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TOP 10% IN THE COUNTRY FOR PROGRESS IN ADVANCED LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL COURSES, ENGLISH & MATHS

Department for Education Performance Table - January 2018

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01 VOCATIONAL 68 APPRENTICESHIPS 134 PROGRAMMES About Apprenticeships 134 - 135 Animal Care 70 - 71 Accounting 136 WELCOME A LEVELS 38 Animal Care 70 Animal Care 136

Animal Management 71 Business Administration 137 CONTENTS Welcome from the Principal 04 Art & Design 40 - 41 Art & Design 72 - 75 Catering & Hospitality 138 Travelling to Bury College 06 Art, Craft and Design 41 Art & Design 72 - 73 Childcare 138 Being in Bury 07 Photography 41 Interactive Media 74 Construction 140 - 141 Working in partnership with you 08 - 11 Accounting & Finance 42 Games Design 74 Bricklaying 140 Information, Advice and Guidance 08 Accounting 42 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design 75 Buildings Maintenance 140 Helping you make the right choice 08 Financial Studies 42 Business & Finance 76 - 77 Carpentry & Joinery 141 Safeguarding 09 Business Studies 43 Catering 78 - 81 Plastering 141 Opportunities for all 12 - 15 Computer Science 44 Childcare 82 - 83 Plumbing 141 Fees and finances 15 Drama and Theatre Studies 47 Construction 84 - 94 Creative Design 142 Choosing a programme at Bury College 16 - 19 Economics 48 Bricklaying 84 Customer Service 142 What are the entry requirements 18 Engineering 49 Carpentry & Joinery 86 Dental Nurse 143 Application and Interview 19 English 50 Plastering 88 Electrical Installation 143 English and Maths at Bury College 20 - 21 English Language 50 Electrical Installation 90 Engineering and Manufacturing 144 Positive Futures 22 - 23 English Language and Literature 50 Plumbing 92 Business Improvement Techniques 144 Bury College campus 24 - 25 English Literature 50 Construction and the Built Environment 94 Performing Engineering Operations 144 Facilities at Bury College 26 - 27 Film Studies 51 Dental Nursing 95 Performing Manufacturing Operations 144 Get more - Support in your learning 28 - 29 Geography 52 Engineering 96 - 99 Advanced Engineering 144 Be involved 30 - 31 History 54 Hair & Beauty 100 - 107 Food Manufacturing 144 Educational visits 32 - 33 History 54 Hairdressing & Barbering 100 - 103 Hairdressing 146 Meet our former students 34 - 35 Law 56 Beauty Therapy & Media Make-up 104 - 107 Health & Social Care 146 Your application to Bury College 36 Mathematics 57 Healthcare 108 - 109 Human Resources 147 Mathematics 57 Health & Social Care 110 - 113 IT Professionals 147 Further Mathematics 57 Information & Communication Technology 114 - 115 IT User Skills 147 Level 3 Mathematical Studies 57 Media 116 - 117 ICT, Software, Web & Telecoms 147 Media Studies 58 Music 118 - 119 Laboratory Technician 148 Science 60 - 63 Performing Arts 120 - 121 Management and Team Leading 148 Biology 60 Public Services 122 - 123 Social Media 150 Chemistry 60 Science 124 - 125 Teaching Assistants 150 Physics 61 Sport & Fitness 126 - 127 Warehousing 151 Environmental Science 62 Travel & Tourism 128 - 129 BTEC Applied Science 62 Foundation Studies 130 - 133 Social Sciences 64 - 65 Life Challenge 130 Criminology 64 Life Wise 130 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS 152 Psychology 64 Next Steps 130 Sociology 65 New Horizons 130 ACCESS COURSES 154 Sport 66 - 67 Supported Internship 131 Steps to Work 131 Access to Learning and Employment 154 Practical Skills for Life 131 Access to Further Education 154 Work Challenge 131 Access to Higher Education 154 Work Wise 131 Learning for Work 132 - 133 UNIVERSITY COURSES 156

INSIDE BACK APPLICATION FORM COVER

02 03 I am delighted to welcome you to the 2019/20 prospectus, which outlines courses, support and facilities available to you as a Bury College student.

At Bury College we aim to help prepare you for life and your dream career. Qualifications are essential to enable successful progression, but employers are also attracted

to motivated individuals who display wider skills such as PRINCIPAL THE FROM WELCOME resilience, tenacity, great communication skills and excellent team work. Your attitude and enthusiasm, alongside your qualifications, will help you secure a successful career and we will do everything we can to help you develop.

We are dedicated to providing you with the very best facilities to ensure the environment in which you study enables you to learn effectively. In recent years, the Bury College campus has seen investment of over £48 million. The wide range of modern facilities will not only support you in your studies but also enhance your learning experience.

Whilst at college, you may wish to take part in our wide range of enrichment activities which include clubs and societies, sport and physical activities and voluntary work on top of

your main course. All aspects of your study will help when you apply for university or pursue a career at the end of your time with us. The skills you develop here at Bury College will feature highly in any application you write.

Bury College has been recognised as one of the top 10 per cent in the country for progress in advanced Level 3 vocational courses, English and maths by the Department for Education performance table 2018. With over 800 students ‘‘ progressing onto university each year, we are proud to ..Your attitude and support students to achieve their ambitions and succeed in their studies. enthusiasm, alongside your Above everything, Bury College aspires to provide the best for every student and this lies at the heart of all that we do. qualifications, will help you Come and join us. We are all waiting to help you. ‘‘ secure a successful career.

Charlie Deane Principal and Chief Executive

04 05 Bury Town Centre Shopping and Rock Development

FREE Return Coaches for Bury College students As a Bury College student you will have free access to coach services which cover , Rochdale and North Manchester areas. All full-time students living within the areas where the services are available are eligible to use the service.

Entry onto the coach requires a valid Bury College ID badge which is provided during enrolment. The service will operate from the first full week at college. The coaches drop off students outside the Millennium Centre campus

and run throughout the academic year. COLLEGE BURY TO TRAVELLING Bury College has provided this free service for many years Burrs Country Park and has made a valuable difference to many students and further enhanced their college experience. Local Bus and Travel Services Metrolink Network As a student studying in Bury, you will benefit from excellent transport links. Many of the student friendly services offer travel passes and discounted rates which means travelling to and from college is easy and Studying in Bury means you will be ideally located affordable. Bury College campus is conveniently located to enjoy the best the town has to offer. The Bury within walking distance of: College campus is situated in the town centre, close to The Rock development which houses • The Metrolink restaurants, a cinema, bowling alley, onsite gym • The Bus Station and a great selection of high street shops. To help you make the most of your time with us, Bury boasts a wide range of local attractions help may be available to those who need support from museums and art galleries to theatres and with their travel. For more information please football clubs. Burrs Country Park and Burrs contact the Student Services team on: Tong Lane, New Line Whitworth Bentley Street Activity Centre are also on the doorstep, making ROCHDALE/RAWTENSTALL Toll Bar, Stackstead Bury a thriving town which offers something Shawforth Whitworth Falinge Howard Bottom of 0161 280 8421 Co-op, Waterfoot Chapel Road Road Street Whitworth Road for everyone. Rawtenstall Egerton (bus stop opposite St. Mary’s St James Chruch Street Fire Station) Haslingden Gate LITTLEBOROUGH Road Bury is located less than eight miles away from the Manchester Halifax Road/ Church Street Road Manchester Road Smithy Bridge Road BOLTON NORTH 1 (Tesco) Rostron Arms, (Woolpack Hotel) centre of Manchester. With convenient transport Edenfield Bolton Road Daventry Bottom Halliwell Moss Bank Crompton Bolton/ Walmersley (opposite Springfield Park) Road/ Broad Turf Hill of Halliwell Road Way Way Bury Road Road Newgate Queensway Lane Road links such as buses and trams taking you straight Road (opposite St. (opposite Asda) (opposite (Morrisons) Ainsworth (Post Office) Heywood Bagslate (Newgate House) ROCHDALE Paul’s Church) Fire Station) Arms Library Moor Road into the city centre, you will find a wider range Heywood Summit Manchester Oldham Road Kingsway Rochdale Milnrow Lea Hardy Church Cockey Ainsworth Road (bottom of Broad Lane) Road (Elizabethan Way) Gate Mill Road Street Moor Road Road Spotland of activities are within easy reach. BOLTON NORTH 2 Bamford Bridge Heywood Precinct Heywood Library “I regularly use the free Blackburn Darwen Turton Bolton Longsight Arthur Bury Old Manchester Summit Opposite Heywood Hollin Lane/ Road Road Road Road Lane Road Road Bolton Road Fire Station Rochdale Road (through Radcliffe MIDDLETON/HEYWOOD onto Bury Road) coach service and have Nelson Plodder Little Lever Heywood Heywood Top of St Anne’s Assheton Oldham Road/ Middleton Street Lane High School Summit Library Coronation Way Kenyon Lane Road BOLTON SOUTH 1 Avenue (Broadway) Manchester Road (Total Petrol Station) found that is it very Bolton Town Centre Trinity Bradford Egerton Manchester Road/ Victoria Avenue (Bus stop after Plant Hill Road) (Albion Pub) Street Road Street Dumers Lane Bury New Road MOSTON (Mogul Restaurant) Victoria Avenue Victoria Avenue East Lightbowne Road quick and efficient.” Manchester Road/ Bolton Ringley Bury Old Road (Bus stop after Hill Lane) (Bus stop after Northwold Road) (Bus stop after Nuthurst Road) Raikes Lane Road Road Bury New (Opposite Besses o’ th’ Barn BOLTON SOUTH 2 Road Metro Station) (Fire Station) St Monica’s High School Cheetham Hill Road (Bury Old Road) (junction of Queens Road) Name: Hamzaa Hussain Derby Street Trinity Street Market Street Stoneclough Higher NORTH MANCHESTER/BURY SOUTH PLEASE NOTE - (Lloyds TSB) (near ) (Farnworth) Road Lane Coaches will stop at any designated bus Former School: Co-op Academy Manchester Sheepfoot Middleton Elizabeth Great Cheetham Cromwell stop along all routes. Lane Road Street Street West Road Studying: A Level History, Photography, Law and Psychology Please note - the routes are correct at the time of printing (August 2018), however they are subject to change throughout the year. 06 07

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU WITH PARTNERSHIP IN WORKING

Bury College - a safe working environment

Bury College is committed to creating and RESPECT maintaining a friendly, welcoming and safe At Bury College we emphasise the importance of working environment for all. Your safety and respecting staff, students and visitors to the college and welfare is of the utmost importance and will respecting their property and the facilities of the college, be protected whether learning is taking which exist for the benefit of all. You are asked to help place on or off Bury College premises. us create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued and where you can work successfully INFORMATION, ADVICE ­HELPING YOU MAKE We have a duty of care and a legal obligation to to achieve your full potential. safeguard you and staff. Designated Safeguarding AND GUIDANCE THE RIGHT CHOICE Officers will respond immediately if there is a suspicion that any student may be the victim of any form of abuse. For further course information and free, At Bury College we will do everything we can to PREVENT impartial careers and educational advice, help you make the right decision about your The college is committed to the Government’s For more information about Safeguarding at Bury please contact Bury College and ask for programme of study. National Strategy for ‘Prevent’ which safeguards you from College please email: [email protected] Information, Advice and Guidance or extremism and radicalisation. To this end we promote the Student Services. We understand that each student’s needs are fundamental British Values of rule of law, democracy, different and we will discuss at interview which is the individual liberty, tolerance and mutual respect. best option for you. On the following pages we aim SECURITY Contact us on: to provide some indication of which type of course To ensure your security we operate an identity card For more information contact Bury College and might be most suited to you and the steps you will system where you will wear lanyards and ID badges. ask for Student Services who can help you. go through when applying. If you are unsure about Students use their ID badge to swipe in and out at the Telephone: 0161 280 8280 0161 280 8280 which route to choose, you can hold offers for security barriers and wear their /lanyards whilst on the more than one course. Your final decision does college campus. We also have measures in place not need to be made until enrolment. to protect students online.

08 09 AS A PARENT/CARER YOU CAN EXPECT:

During this transitional time in your son or daughter’s life, we want you to carefully consider all the options available for advancement and progression. You can be confident that at Bury College we will:

• Provide a safe, caring, welcoming and friendly On your journey to becoming environment for your son or daughter. • Ensure a high quality learning experience. a strong, happy, confident • Maintain highly qualified and xperiencede staff, who guarantee personal attention for both and contributing adult students and parents.

We offer a comprehensive education system including:

• One-to-one support from teachers and personal tutors. AS A STUDENT YOU YOU ARE ENTITLED TO: • Regular marking of work and feedback. • Parents/carers consultation evenings.

CAN EXPECT: YOU WITH PARTNERSHIP IN WORKING • Supervised study. • Impartial information, advice and guidance about • Policy of reporting absences to parents/carers. courses available to you. • A broad and balanced Study Programme that will • A personal interview. support your career and progression aspirations. We also: • Details of examination results by course/subject and • High quality teaching and a variety of learning summary information of student destinations. Provide state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that opportunities. • • Have your application handled fairly and efficiently your son or daughter has the best possible chance Tutorial and pastoral support, including one-to-one • and within a specified timescale. to prepare for the future, whether in employment support. • Help with physical, sensory or learning difficulties. or higher education. Regular reports on your progress. • Please contact us to discuss your needs. • Provide opportunities for your son or daughter to • Help in applying for university and higher education • Advice and information about fees, grants, bursaries discuss career options with our own experienced courses. and free college meals. tutors or Guidance Officers. • Help in applying for apprenticeships, employment • Access to online information about your studies and • Welcome regular interactions with parents/carers and the opportunity to develop employability skills. your progress. and seek to maintain a productive partnership, that • Agreed but challenging targets for your Study supports each student throughout his/her time Programme, and to receive academic support to at college. enable you to be successful. • Maintain a secure campus so that your child will be • Support in your learning if you have a disability or WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU: as safe as possible whilst studying at any of our learning difficulty. centres. Health and safety policies and procedures • Opportunities to undertake work experience are in place to protect your son or daughter whilst placements. Bury College expects you to act responsibly at studying at Bury College. (Lanyards and ID badges • Access to facilities, resource areas and learning all times. Bury College is committed to the provision of must be worn to access the college campus). resource centres including libraries. high quality courses for all its students. • Deal with unacceptable and anti-social student • Opportunities to contribute to the college and the behaviour on campus promptly and appropriately. “I like Bury College community. We want to help you maximise your educational potential. • Help students to develop essential life skills such When you enrol at the college you become a member of the as time management, self-discipline and • To be involved in events and activities and have responsibility, through allocating personal because it is a tight-knit a say in the way the college and your course are college community and, as such, are expected to co-operate study time. managed and organised. in the pursuit of the college’s ideals. community and you get • To enjoy your time at Bury College. The Student Contract outlines the obligations of students Our examination results show that this kind of to know your tutors while at college and contains regulations that have been investment pays. drawn up in the interests of all college members. There is really well.” reference to the Computer Usage and Health and Safety If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please do not hesitate to contracts and by accepting and signing you accept that Name: Bethany Rigby contact us on 0161 280 8280. any breach of these contracts may result in the college’s Former School: Broad Oak Sports College disciplinary procedure being applied. Studying: Level 3 Travel and Tourism

10 11 EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Bury College has an Equality Policy, and an Equality

and Diversity Statement which states: ALL FOR OPPORTUNITIES

“Bury College is committed to providing an inclusive culture which advances equality and diversity in the delivery of services and employment opportunities and aims to • Mentoring Support provide an environment where staff, • Support from the Medical/Physical/Sensory ADDITIONAL LEARNING Impairment/Autism Spectrum coordinators students, partners and other users feel SUPPORT (pre-entry and on programme) valued and respected.” • Enrichment Activities • Advocacy Equality means that all members of Bury College and its Additional Learning Support is available to • Links to external services, e.g. Visual and Hearing communities can expect to be treated fairly and have equal students with learning difficulties and Impairment Services opportunity to access college activities and services. disabilities to help and support you to You can ask for support at any time. Tell us about any Diversity is about recognising, valuing and celebrating the succeed on your chosen course. needs you may have on your application form, at interview, differences of the people at Bury College including staff, advice days and enrolment. If you are already at college, learners, visitors and the extended communities. Members of the Additional Learning Support team are your group or subject tutor will be able to help. We have experienced in working with students with a range of learning Inclusion - Bury College is a place where all staff and a team of learning support tutors and support workers difficulties and disabilities including: students can have a sense of belonging and are motivated who will talk to you about your needs, and support you to work/study to their full potential. in whichever way is best for you. • Profound/Moderate learning difficulties

Specific learning difficulties LD)(Sp including dyslexia • We will work with you and staff in the college to negotiate No one should be victimised, discriminated against, and dyspraxia harassed or bullied and we are committed to ensuring an individual support plan to help you make the most of • Physical and Sensory impairments that this does not happen. your time at college. Please help us to help you. Please • Medical conditions tell us if you have a disability or any other needs in advance • ASD/Asperger’s of starting your course, and we will endeavour to provide • ESOL support on commencement of your course. Social/Emotional and Mental Health needs DISABILITY • The type of support available will depend on individual needs, this may include: Bury College promotes disability equality and is committed to EXAM ACCESS ensuring that people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities • Enhanced Transition are treated fairly. Reasonable adjustments to provision will • Specialist assessment/individual support plan ARRANGEMENTS be made to ensure all students reach their potential. • Small group provision (Foundation Studies) • In class support from an Educational Support Worker The college publishes a Disability Statement. Copies of the • Personal Care Support Exam Access Arrangements do not automatically continue statement can be obtained from the Information, Advice • Mobility Support when moving to college and a new assessment will normally and Guidance Centre and on the college intranet. Please • Academic 1-1 support outside of the classroom be needed. If you have had special access arrangements at tell us if you have a disability so we can help you in your • ESOL workshops school (extra time and/or a reader and/or a scribe) please studies appropriately. • Access to Specialist Equipment/Adapted let us know as soon as you can. This will ensure that an Materials/Software appointment is arranged with the Additional Learning • Social Communication/Friendship Groups Support team, who will assess your individual need at • Exam Access Arrangements the earliest opportunity. 12 13 FEES

Courses are available to all applicants. For learners that were aged 16-18 on 31st August 2019 enrolling on a Study Programme the tuition fee is paid by the Education and Skills Funding Agency on behalf of the learner. The STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT FINANCIAL exam fee for the first sitting of each exam is free. AT BURY COLLEGE For adult learners who are 19 years of age or older as SUPPORT WHILST of 31st August 2019, the Education and Skills Funding STUDYING Agency may pay all or some of the tuition fee on your Our students are extremely important and we want to behalf. Although courses are open to applications from support and help you to have the best possible experience all learners, this funding will only be provided by the There are various financial support mechanisms available for at Bury College. Student Services aims to offer a ‘one stop Education and Skills Funding Agency in relation to the students who are experiencing financial difficulty whilst ALL FOR OPPORTUNITIES shop’ and the support we offer extends to all aspects of level of course, age, previous achievement and economic studying at Bury College. These include Learner Support student life including: circumstances. The funding eligibility is not determined Funds, Bursaries and Awards*. by Bury College. If a learner is not eligible for full funding • Careers advice and guidance Support can be used to supplement the costs of attending a fee will apply. This is an inclusive fee which includes • Additional learning support college, e.g. transport, college equipment, meals in college, tuition, examination, and registration fees for one year. • Safeguarding/general support books, trips, specialised kits and other course related costs. On a small number of courses, there may be additional • Counselling There is also a limited amount of funding to support students costs for residentials, materials or individual registration • Financial support PASTORAL SUPPORT with childcare costs. All financial support is subject to to the awarding body. • Learning Resource Centres eligibility criteria so we urge you to make contact with Student • Chaplaincy Fees are payable upon enrolment by cash, cheque, debit or Services staff as soon as you enrol (or before if possible) • Volunteering and progression opportunities Moving from a school to a college is an exciting time. Life credit card. If your employer is paying your tuition fees we on and they will be able to advise you. is fast moving and challenging, and we are very keen to take 0161 280 8421 will accept a letter confirming this. Payment by instalments great care to ensure that all students who join Bury College All students are welcomed in Student Services at any time. * Please note, there are terms and conditions that apply to financial is available by setting up an online recurring card payment have the individual support they need. We do this through support for students. These are prescribed by the Government along plan. If you are studying at Level 3 or above you may be our excellent Pastoral system which is committed strict guidelines that Bury College must follow. eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Please visit to support you through life at college and beyond. www.gov.uk/advancedlearnerloan. Our Student Learning Mentors and Pastoral Officers are Most learners will be eligible for government funding if available to help you with any issues you may have and help they are citizens of the UK or the European Economic Area you overcome these in order to achieve your full potential. (EEA) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA They can offer confidential support and advice and are for at least three previous years prior to the first day of always there to listen. learning. Other individuals could be eligible for funding and this will be assessed on enrolment. Please contact Personal Tutors the college for details. Your Personal Tutor will help you settle quickly into college life and they will work with you to ensure you achieve the For fee enquiries please contact the funding team on: best results possible. Your Personal Tutor will meet with you individually five times during the academic year, to help you 0161 280 8500 think about your goals, set targets to enable you to reach those goals and track your progress. Being a Bury College student is about being an independent learner and being able to self evaluate which means recognising your strengths “The staff at Bury College and weaknesses and taking responsibility for your own learning. Your Personal Tutor will have a clear overview of are really helpful and the your academic and personal development whilst at college Student Services team and will support you along your journey to success and a positive destination. are always on hand to Pastoral Managers discuss any issues and As well as Personal Tutors we have Pastoral Managers who provide advice.” are also there to support you and will work closely with your Personal Tutor in monitoring your progress. They are there to Name: Anisa Butt help you should you be having any difficulties, be it in college Former School: Philips High School or at home, to achieve and enjoy your time at college. Studying: Level 1 Diploma for IT Users 14 15 When considering your next steps, you APPRENTICESHIPS 134 should choose a programme of study which is best for you ­Qualifications and experience that benefit you:

What are the entry requirements? Apprenticeships at Bury College are high quality work-based training programmes, which provide the Our Study Programmes at Bury College have been To study A Levels at Bury College you must obtain: opportunity to earn a wage as you learn and gain designed to meet individual needs and to prepare • A minimum of grades 4/5 in English Language and practical skills in the workplace. all students for their next step. When you apply to mathematics (minimum total of 9) Bury College we will explain your options to you. • Plus, a minimum of two additional GCSEs at grade 4 With the perfect balance between on the job This will largely depend on your aspirations, longer or higher training, employment and assessments, you can gain term goals, your interests and your qualifications. • Plus, a minimum of two additional GCSEs at grade 5 the essential skills and experience employers want, or higher

whilst achieving qualifications to support your PROGRAMME A CHOOSING As well as your main qualification aim(s), your Study career development. Programme will include further development of In addition, some subjects will demand higher grades e.g. critical skills to support your progression, including in order to study Further Maths you need a minimum With a Bury College Apprenticeship you will achieve your English, mathematics and employability of a grade 7 in mathematics. hands-on practical experience, skills and knowledge skills. You will also have opportunities for work gained from the job you are doing. experience or volunteering and to get involved in a wide range of enrichment activities. Your Study You can achieve the following qualifications: Programme at Bury College is about learning, achieving and progressing. We look forward to VOCATIONAL STUDY 68 • Apprenticeship (Level 2) - Equivalent to supporting your journey. PROGRAMMES five GCSEs grade A-C 9-4).(

• Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) - The Vocational Study Programme option Equivalent to two full A Levels. will appeal strongly to students who: • Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 and 5) - A LEVEL STUDY 38 Equivalent to a Higher National Certificate, PROGRAMMES • Want to gain qualifications which are nationally recognised. Diploma or Foundation Degree. • Have an interest in a career in a specific vocation. • Are keen to learn new skills by approaching them from The level you can work towards as an apprentice the practical side. depends on previous qualifications and past work The AS or A Level Study Programme • Are keen to apply their knowledge and skills to practical, experience. option will appeal strongly to work-related situations. students who: • Are inquisitive, persistent, flexible and able to transfer their Apprenticeships allow you to secure recognised knowledge and skills from one situation to another. qualifications which are highly valued by employers. • Are keen to develop research, analytical and report • Have enjoyed academic teaching and learning in schools To gain the employability skills which are wanted by writing skills. and are comfortable and successful with examinations as employers, English and maths will be built into your

the main form of assessment. apprenticeship as part of your programme. This will Please note that a BTEC Level 3 Diploma can be • Enjoy private study, researching topics, reading give you the opportunity to further develop your around subjects and can work independently. combined with an A Level in certain subjects. existing knowledge. Most successful BTEC Level 3 Diploma students • Want to study traditional subjects such as Geography, History, mathematics, French etc; to a higher level. progress directly to higher education. “I am really enjoying the • Are interested in a career where, at present, A Levels are the preferred entry route e.g. Veterinary Science, practical parts of my Medicine, Dentistry etc. What are the entry requirements? • Wish to take a more academic route to your eventual The college entry requirements for the majority of Level 3 course and I receive great career. vocational programmes are five GCSEs at or above grade • Would like to study several different subjects. C/4. A minimum of 8 grade points are required from maths support from my tutors.” and English combined. For other vocational level entry Name: Lorna Crawley Most students study three AS subjects in their first year, requirements, please refer to the course detail Former School: St Monica’s RC High School progressing to three A Level subjects in their second year. information within this prospectus. Studying: Level 3 Travel and Tourism

16 17 FOUNDATION STUDIES UNIVERSITY COURSES - see page 130 - see page 156 We are here to help you make appropriate and well-informed

Foundation Studies offers a range of courses for students At Bury College we offer a wide range of full-time and decisions about your course of who need to build on their essential skills through further part-time university qualifications in partnership with the study, so that you make the education. Courses follow three distinct pathways: Education, University of Bolton, University of Cumbria and Pearson UK. Employment and Independence. Foundation Studies also These include Higher National Certificates (HNC), Higher right choice for you. provides educational courses for learners with learning National Diplomas (HND), Higher Apprenticeships, CHOOSING A PROGRAMME A CHOOSING difficulties and/or disabilities. Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees, Professional Diplomas and Professional Graduate Diplomas. In order for us to do this, and to be able to offer you a place, please: ACCESS COURSES - see page 154

Access courses are offered specifically for those who wish • Apply to Bury College by the priority deadline date: to return to education. They are designed to help you decide your future and realise your ambitions. Friday 23rd November 2018

• Use your application form to demonstrate your Complete your application form potential to benefitfrom your preferred course. online at: www.burycollege.ac.uk • Keep your first appointment for interview, unless Alternatively, please use the form there are important reasons for you not being able that is enclosed at the back of to do so. this prospectus. • Complete any specific auditions, skills test, or post-interview task relevant to your application. If you have not got an application form, you can download one online A LEVELS LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL If you are able to meet these requirements you will then need either to achieve the minimum entry requirements at: www.burycollege.ac.uk or you PROGRAMMES as outlined at interview or in the college’s publications, can get one from the college. To study A Levels at Bury College you or show that you already have them. must obtain:- The college entry requirements are five GCSEs at or above grade C/4. Applications will be accepted after the priority deadline Please note - If your school is involved • A minimum of grades 4/5 in English A minimum of 8 grade points are required from maths and English. date, however this may delay your interview. in the Greater Manchester Common Language and mathematics For other vocational course entry requirements, please refer to the Application Process, we will also accept (minimum total of 9) course detail information within this prospectus. an application submitted to Bury College • Plus, a minimum of two additional through this process. GCSEs at grade 4 or higher Next steps.. • Plus, a minimum of two additional Read the course descriptions in the rest of the prospectus • Bury College offers a wide range of subjects, GCSEs at grade 5 or higher COURSE SPECIFIC ENTRY and choose a programme which interests you and will courses and programmes of study with a help you achieve your ambition. variety of entry requirements. In addition, some subjects will demand REQUIREMENTS higher grades e.g. in order to study Ask for advice from teachers, parents, Careers Officers, • Progression to the next level of study is not Further Maths you need a minimum In addition to the entry requirements above, some courses also have college staff, friends and existing and past students. Attend automatic. Again, this will be discussed of a grade 7 in mathematics. specific entry requirements. These are indicated with the course open evenings, talks, events and course requirements. during your interview and before you details throughout this prospectus. complete your initial programme of study.

18 19 For some students you will continue with your GCSE studies to improve your grade(s). These programmes will not only build your confidence but also improve your independence and have been designed to help you succeed in life after college. TOP 7% Some learners will need to study Functional Skills as IN THE COUNTRY a stepping stone to your GCSE studies. During your Functional Skills studies you will develop skills in reading, FOR PROGRESS IN writing and communication as well as core mathematical skills. The level you work towards will depend on the MATHEMATICS previous qualifications that you have achieved. Department for Education Performance Table - January 2018

To help you successfully complete your English and MATHS AND ENGLISH maths qualifications you will be supported by experienced members of staff who will do all that they can to help you achieve your education goals, progress onto university and/or secure your dream career.

TOPIN THE COUNTRY 6% FOR PROGRESS IN ENGLISH Department for Education Performance Table - January 2018

“I was so overwhelmed when I finally secured my maths qualification! The support I have received from Bury College has English and maths qualifications are During your time at Bury College, you will continue to develop your English and maths skills embedded been beyond amazing highly valued by employers and throughout your Study Programme. English will help universities. with your communication skills and you will also and I appreciate every develop technical and numerical skills which are little thing that they Gaining the essential skills and transferable to higher education and your career. knowledge needed to operate If you have not yet achieved your Grade 4 in the new have done for me.” confidently and effectively in everyday GCSE examinations or a Grade C in the old GCSE Name: Leah Thomas examinations, in either English and/or maths, you life and at work will help you progress Former School: Saddleworth School to achieve your career goals. will continue to study these subjects as part of your Studying: Level 2 Apprenticeship in timetable to ensure that you have no barriers to Customer Service your progression.

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23 POSITIVE FUTURES INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE In addition to the current campus developments, the Bury College campus has seen investment of over £48 million in recent years. As one of our students, you can benefit from a wide range of modern facilities.

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Library/Learning Continued investment in the Bury College campus. Resource Centre Woodbury CAMPUS COLLEGE BURY Theatre

As a Bury College student you will benefit from a wide range of innovative developments The Piazza Market Street which will further enhance your learning. These new facilities include: Print Services Enterprise • NEW A Level Centre • NEW Digital Media Centre Prospects • NEW Business Suite Innovation • NEW Travel and Tourism Hub Construction • NEW Specialist Foundation Studies facilities R Fisherfield Millennium Nursery

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Join us for our open events and view our campus: Wednesday 10th October 2018 - 5.30-7.30pm Tuesday 16th October 2018 - 5.30-7.30pm Saturday 10th November 2018 - 11.00am-1.00pm Wednesday 27th February 2019 - 5.30-7.30pm

To arrange a personal tour please email: [email protected] 24 25 HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONS • Three modern Hairdressing salons • Four well equipped Beauty As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of general and Therapy and Holistic Salons specialised facilities to support you with your studies. Here is just a snapshot • A retail outlet selling professional products of some of our career-enhancing facilities: • Open to students, staff and the public

PLAYFOOTBALL CENTRE THREE SEASONS REFECTORIES • Six 5-a-side pitches RESTAURANT AND SOCIAL AREAS • Two 7-a-side pitches • Working restaurant which is open • Refectories are situated around • Exclusive daytime use of the facility to the public and run fully by the the campus serving hot and cold during term time and PlayFootball Catering and Hospitality students food and drinks including Starbucks COLLEGE BURY AT FACILITIES run football leagues in the evening • Open during lunchtime serving products a three course menu (bookings • Designated social areas located required) through out the college campus A LEVEL CENTRE SPORTING • A programme of specially • Social areas can be used for eating FACILITIES themed evening menus runs and drinking, socialising with • State-of-the-art facilities throughout the year friends or for quiet reading • Modern, purpose-built • Modern sports centre • Student-run Bistro science laboratories • Extensive playing fields • A wide range of IT suites • Fitness suite • Brand new language laboratory • Fully equipped gym • An extensive Learning • Sports massage clinic Resource Centre • Access to the PlayFootball • A bistro and courtyard to enhance pitches ART GALLERY your student experience • Sport Science laboratory • Opportunity to display art and • Welcoming social area • Fitness studio design work professionally • 3D Art Studio WORK EXPERIENCE HUB • Home to our dedicated Work Experience Placement Co-ordinators who can help you secure placements • Discover our wide range of work experience opportunities IT SUITES • Receive advice and support in • State-of-the-art PC and applying for work experience SCIENCE Apple Mac networks LANGUAGE placements LABORATORIES LABORATORY • State-of-the-art Science LEARNING laboratories to carry out a wide • Fully computerised language range of practical investigations learning facilities RESOURCE in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, • Access to tailor-made revision CENTRES Environmental Studies and activities and discussion forums Well equipped with: vocational BTEC Science JIM CARTWRIGHT • Drop-in access for all modern • Fully equipped laboratories • Books and DVDs language students with data projectors, smart THEATRE • Self-study packs on MyVLE to • Reference journals and boards, demonstration • Performing arts theatre, build your language and study skills newspapers equipment and apparatus dance and recording studio • Hundreds of online language • Over 150 computers • Highly-trained technical and rehearsal studio games and activities for learning including Apple Macs staff to supervise the • Purpose-built theatre for and enjoyment • Wi-Fi for students laboratories live performances • Specialist online resources 26 27 getmoregetmoresupportsupportsupportmore ininin youryouryour learninglearninglearning

At Bury College we are committed COLLEGE BURY AT MORE GET to supporting your development to help you fulfil your potential, become more employable, progress further and achieve your goals. SUPPORTIVE STAFF

Our supportive and committed staff help you learn in a safe and encouraging learning environment. You will also have access to a dedicated tutor and receive a SCHOLARSHIPS personal approach to help encourage success. Support from experienced members of staff with industry knowledge will also be on-hand throughout your Bury College offers two scholarships to encourage time with us to help guide and support you. participation in activities that can enhance your life VIRTUAL LEARNING experiences and give you additional skills.

Bury College has a dedicated online learning platform Sports Scholarship FINANCIAL SUPPORT called MyVLE. This provides access to your course Bury College actively encourages students who excel in resources, assignment briefs and other learning their sports to gain selection for regional and national materials. Once you join the college you will have teams. If you compete at this level, a Sports Scholarship We want you to make the most of your time with us your own personal access and login to MyVLE. of £150* is available to help provide some financial and support is available to help you enjoy your Bury assistance. You do not have to be on a sport-related College experience. Support may include: course to qualify for this Scholarship. • Bursaries and hardship funds* • Subsidised trips and visits PROGRESSION Community Scholarship STUDENT UNION • Free enrichment activities If you are a student who actively volunteers in the • Free college meals* community then you could be eligible for a Community Bury College provides a range of A Levels, Vocational Scholarship of £150*. This scholarship recognises the Bury College is affiliated to the National Union of *Subject to criteria. Programmes, Apprenticeships and University important work you carry out in the community to Students and every student is automatically a member. qualifications from Entry Level to Level 6; supporting make a genuine difference to people’s lives. NUS cards are available free of charge from the Student For more information contact Bury College and your development and providing you with the Learning Mentor offices. This card can be used to prove ask for Student Services who can help you on: opportunity to stay local and achieve your ambitions. *Correct at time of print - August 2018. you are a student and is recognised by a wide range of high street shops and organisations that offer exclusive discounts to students. 0161 280 8280 28 29 As a Bury College student you will be encouraged to take part in wider enrichment activities and groups which include:

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME SPORTS AMBASSADOR SCHEME Gain new skills by taking part in our Enrichment beinvolvedinvolved Programme. These activities change every year in beinvolved This exciting initiative is open to all Bury College students response to the student voice and have included: that demonstrate hard work and commitment. You will Creative writing • gain new knowledge and experience by developing your Cooking on a budget • leadership skills through sport. As part of the role you will: • Starting a small business • Practice for your driving theory test • Become a role model and advocate for sport in college • First aid • Endorse the positive values of being physically active • Self defence Add value to your learning • Assist in session delivery • Film club • Raise the profile of Sport Enrichment across college and enrich your studies • Accentu8 performing arts club • Student volunteer projects This role is open to all Bury College students with a selection COLLEGE BURY AT INVOLVED BE Heart Start At Bury College we are committed • process for new candidates taking place each year. to supporting your personal development to help you achieve SPORT AND PHYSICAL your potential and gain a range SPORT CLUB/COMMUNITY of employability skills. ACTIVITY LINKS

Bury College have a dedicated Sport Enrichment Team The wide range of clubs and societies We actively link with local sports clubs to ensure a who help to increase participation in sport and physical development pathway for those students that would like to that you can join and enrichment activity within college. They promote the benefits of staying participate in sport outside of college. In order to provide activities that you can take part in physically active and encourage students to reach their sports sessions of the highest quality we use local Sports potential. They are also committed to enhancing the gives you the chance to make Club coaches to deliver sessions in college, strengthening student experience through a comprehensive activity the link with local clubs and giving students an exit route friends, have fun and develop programme. Sessions include*: a range of new skills. out into the community. • Badminton • Football If you have any queries regarding Sport Enrichment • Volleyball please do not hesitate to contact us at: • Rollerblading [email protected] STUDENT ACTION GROUPS • Pilates • Boxing • Cricket Student Action Groups are run by students to promote • Street Dance the student voice across college, as well as organise • Basketball charity fundraising events and raise awareness of a wide • Trampolining range of student and community issues. • Parkour • Dodgeball The groups provide the ideal opportunity to socialise, MAKING FRIENDS IS EASY • Circuit Training enhance your organisational skills, meet new people • Rugby and make friends. Being part of a Student Action Group gives you the opportunity to make a difference. College can be one of the best times in your life. A time Activities are open to all Bury College students who you will reflect on in years to come with fond memories. can also access free gym membership to the college In addition to the college wide Student Action Group, This is your opportunity to make lots of new friends, gym and free swimming vouchers that can be each directorate has its own Student Action Group with involve yourself in college life, gain independence and used at local swimming pools. representation from every tutor group making up the succeed in your studies. Bury College is recognised as a team. These groups will champion charity initiatives and welcoming and friendly environment where students are *Sport Enrichment programmes are tailored by the demand will help to support the community. supported to achieve their ambitions. from students with new activities being added each year. Sessions cater for all abilities from beginner to advanced level students. Please note provision may vary each year. 30 31 Berlin

As a student, you are invited to further enrich Iceland your learning experience by taking part in an exciting range of academic trips and visits. As part of your course, you may have the Paris opportunity to take your learning outside of the classroom and enjoy educational trips in order to broaden your skills and abilities. VISITS EDUCATIONAL

Some examples of these are: Malaga

• Theatre or workshop trips New York • Sports trips • University visits including Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester and Durham • Visits to locations of interest such as Manchester Art Gallery, Liverpool and Albert Dock • National and international fieldtrips such as Paris, Dubai, Liverpool, Berlin, Iceland, China, Spain, London and New York • Recreational trips such as Blackpool and Chill Factore • Visits to employer premises • Courts of law, Army Training camps and Police and Fire stations London

*Please note provision may vary each year.

Blackpool

China Dubai Rome

Liverpool

32 33 LEWIS FOURACRE Former School: St Monica’s RC High School Bury College qualification: Health and Social Care (Cadet Scheme) Progression: Manchester Royal Infirmary Current job role:

VOCATIONAL Emergency Medical Technician for the North West Ambulance Service

Bury College is dedicated to HOLLY ROSTRON supporting you to achieve your Former School: ambition and prepare you for Bury Church of High School progression within your chosen area. Bury College qualification:

Extended Diploma in Performing Arts STUDENTS FORMER OUR MEET Bury College is proud of its many and Drama and Theatre Studies A Level Progression: students who have enjoyed great Bird College of Dance and Theatre success in their chosen industries. Performance Below is a selection of just some of Current job role: Performer our exceptional former students.

STEPHANIE MOYLE Former School: Bury College qualification: SAEED ATCHA Business Administration Level 2 and 3 Current job role: Former School: Ladybridge High School Primary School Office Manager Bury College qualification: A Level Media (B), English Language (B),

A LEVEL A Business (C) Progression: Manchester Metropolitan University

Current job role: APPRENTICESHIP CEO of Xplode Magazine GIANCARLO PAOLUCCI Former School: St Cuthbert’s RC High School GABRIELLA HAYDEN Bury College qualification: AAT Accounting Level 2 Former School: Current job role: Bury College qualification: Senior Finance Officer A Level Chemistry (A*), Biology (A*), Mathematics (A) Progression: The University of Manchester Current job role: Be a part of the Bury College success! We love to keep in touch with our former students and find Junior Doctor out how their careers are moving forward. Help us to inspire and encourage our future students and demonstrate the wide range of career and progression opportunities available. Join now! Email: [email protected] 34 35 YOUR APPLICATION TO BURY COLLEGE

Copies available in your school with an application form September 2018 Bury College Prospectus 2019-2020 OUT NOW! included. You can also get one directly from Bury College. Or download from www.burycollege.ac.uk.

A college member of staff visits your school to talk about the courses we have to offer and to answer any questions. Open Evenings Wednesday 10th October 2018 5.30 - 7.30pm October 2018 Tuesday 16th October 2018 5.30 - 7.30pm

More school visits are arranged throughout the month. Your application form should be completed online, handed to your teacher, or sent directly to Admissions at Bury College if you do not attend a Bury school. ­­­­­ Please note - If your school is involved in the Greater Manchester Common Application Process, we will also accept an application submitted to Bury College through this process.

Interviews take place in college. Don’t forget to bring your latest COLLEGE BURY TO APPLICATION YOUR October 2018 onwards school report and Record of Achievement if available. Open Day November 2018 Saturday 10th November 2018 11.00am - 1.00pm

Priority Deadline: Have you handed in your application form? 23rd November 2018

February 2019 Open Evening Wednesday 27th February 2019 5.30 - 7.30pm

Have you confirmed your place at Bury College? April 2019 Contact us if you need further information. Ring our helpline on: 0161 280 8280

You will receive information about May 2019 our Introductory Days. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR EXAMS

June, July 2019 Only 12 weeks to go until you start at Bury College.

GCSE RESULTS DAY AND ENROLMENT

August 2019 Thursday 22nd August 2019 We will send your enrolment information in the post. College staff are available to advise you on all courses at Bury College. There will be lots of advice available. Our number is 0161 280 8280.

September 2019 WELCOME TO BURY COLLEGE

36 37 38 opportunities too. although more are seekingHigher Apprenticeships The majority of our ALevel students progress toUniversity curriculum andhelpyou make thatvital “next steps”decision. speakers, work experience anduniversity visits enrich the that university, higher apprenticeship or employment. Visiting We also focus onhelping you prepare for thenext step,be committing toindependent study. regularly. You willneedtogetinto goodstudy habitsincluding has five hourstimetabled weekly withhomework setandmarked A Levels you needtobeprepared towork hard. Eachsubject A Levels are renowned tobetough! To besuccessful on year, withstudents progressing to3ALevels intheir second year. An ALevel Study Programme consists of 3ASLevels inyour first programme. interesting andpersonalisedstudy your full potential through engaging, our provision aimstosupportyou toachieve We are aninclusive college community and Bury College isagreat place tostudy. STUDY PROGRAMMES A LEVEL A ‘‘ ‘‘ try new things. the confidence to helped medevelop Bury College has yourself for career success. you wishyou progress your career in,you are preparing gaining theknowledge andexperience related totheindustry aspirations toensure you develop abroad range of skills.By future skills, work experience, enrichment andpersonalcareer Your • • • • • • • • following pathways: Bury College student you canchoose from oneof the and toprepare you for progression after college. AsanALevel which have beendesignedtohelpyou achieve your career goals Bury College isdelighted tooffer eight exciting A Level Pathways A Level Pathways

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e ‘‘ most importantly, acommitment toworking very hard. attendance, engagement, contribution inclassand,perhaps and challengingtime,your success willbedependent on full Whilst thistransition from GCSEtoALevel isanexciting extra-curricular activities. experience andalsobeencouraged totake partinarange of your study programme you willalsobenefit from work related sure you are on target andtooffer supportifneeded.Aspart of You willattendgroup andindividual progress meetingstomake evenings, interviews, introductory days andduring enrolment. We offer thissupport atthestart of your learner journey atopen Your choices willbeinformed by excellent advice andguidance. Your subjectcombinations willcomplement your career pathway. qualifications withachoice from over 30different courses. with theopportunity totake abroader range of academic Our innovative range of ALevel qualificationsprovides you specific career goals. have beendesigned to supportyour Bury College ALevel Study Programmes to study Biochemistry Progression: University of Manchester two Bgrades inBiology Achievement: Former School: Name: Nishan Nathoo A inPsychology and a broad range of employability skills. their future career direction whilst helpingtodevelop valued by our students, asinmany cases,ithelps tocement activities during their Study Programme. This activity ishighly students participate inwork experience andwork related thinking skillsthatare valued inall employment fields.All Students onALevel Study Programmes develop critical Employability andwork experience an opportunity tomeetlecturers andcurrent students. unique insight into university life, campusandcity tours, and Oxford andManchester. These programmes willgive you a days atsomeof theUK’stopuniversities, includingCambridge, You willbeencouraged toattendsummer schoolsandtaster wider growth andpersonaldevelopment. opportunity totake partinactivities thatcontribute toyour During your ALevel Study Programme you willhave the Enrichment opportunities

39 A LEVELS PHOTOGRAPHY Apprenticeships in Creative Design available - see page 142 Overview of the course In AS and A Level Photography you will have the opportunity to develop and Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration demonstrate practical and technical skills, A LEVELS A whilst experimenting with a wide range College requirements for AS/A Levels of approaches to the subject. We have (see page 16) including grade 9-4 (A*-C) excellent facilities for black and white AS/A Level Art, Craft in Art or a Design subject or developing and printing, a large dark MS055 and Design a portfolio of your own work for 1 year room and well-equipped studio in discretionary approval and Pre Degree, HND/C for AS or addition to excellent state-of-the-art English at grade 9-5 (A*-C)† & Degree courses, 2 years Apple Mac suites for digital editing facilities. 3 Art & Design Foundation for the Trips and visits to galleries also take place. course or employment full College requirements for AS/A Levels A Level How is the course structured and (see page 16) including English at how will I be assessed? MS010 AS/A Level Photography grade 9-5 (A*-C). Please note: students You will complete two coursework do not need a A*-C in Art or a components in each year. Component 1 Design subject to do this course runs from September to January and is worth 60% of your final mark. Component 2 runs from February to May and is worth † Please note - applicants who have not previously had the opportunity to study an Art & Design subject can be assessed for entry at the 40% of your final mark. The components interview stage through the presentation of examples of their own artwork for negotiation. are very practical in nature and are wholly coursework based, although for Component 2, you will complete your final visual developments and outcomes How is the course structured and under exam conditions for 10 hours (AS ART, CRAFT how will I be assessed? Career opportunities Level – Year 1) and 15 hours (A Level - Year 2). Coursework is assessed by staff You will complete two coursework • Textile Designer AND DESIGN at regular intervals throughout the year components in each year. Component 1 • Fine Artist runs from September to January and is and the final submissions are externally Overview of the course • Fashion Designer worth 60% of your final mark. Component moderated by the exam board. In AS Level and A Level Art, Craft and • Costume Designer 2 runs from February to May and is worth Design you will work in the area of 2D Fine • Set Designer 40% of your final mark. The components Art plus at least one of the following areas: • Art Director are very practical in nature and are Textile Design, Graphic Communication, or • Fashion Journalist wholly coursework based, although for Career opportunities Photography. You may explore overlapping • Teacher Component 2, you will complete your final areas and combinations of areas in order • Advertising visual developments and outcomes under to develop your art and design skills to an • Fashion Photography exam conditions for 10 hours (AS Level advanced level. As part of your studies, you • Photo Journalism – Year 1) and 15 hours (A Level – Year 2). will explore a range of creative skills leading • Fine Art Photography Coursework is assessed by staff at regular to further development in your best area. • Creative Directing intervals throughout the year and the final You will be encouraged to work in a variety • Product Photography submissions are externally moderated by of different media as stated in the individual • Commercial Photography the exam board. subject areas. You will also have the opportunity to visit galleries.

For more Art and Design courses - go to page 72 “The staff are really helpful and everyone at Bury College is so friendly.”

Name: Karla Callaghan Former School: Harper Green School Studying: A Level Textiles, Psychology and Business Studies

40 41 Apprenticeships in Business Administration available - see page 137 Apprenticeships in Accountancy available - see page 136 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration LEVELS A

College requirements for AS/A Levels Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration 1 year for AS or (see page 16) including GCSE maths Higher education MS001 AS/A Level Business Studies 3 2 years for the College requirements for AS/A Levels grade 9-4 (A*-C) and English at or employment full A Level (see page 16) including GCSE maths at 1 year for AS or grade 9-5 (A*-C) MS037 AS/A Level Accounting grade 9-4 (A*-C) and English at 2 years for the grade 9-5 (A*-C) full A Level 3 Higher education or employment LIBF Certificate (CeFS)/Diploma LIBF Certificate: (DipFS) in Financial Studies College requirements for AS/A 1 year MS065 BUSINESS STUDIES (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as Levels (see page 16) LIBF Diploma: part of an A Level Study Programme) 2 years Overview of the course On this course you will discover how businesses operate and explore the vital role that they can play within society. Amongst other things, you will find out: ACCOUNTING LIBF CERTIFICATE Career opportunities • What you need to do to become a Accounting and Finance provides Overview of the course (CEFS)/DIPLOMA successful entrepreneur a step to a career in accounting or Accounting is a popular subject that • What makes a successful marketing (DIPFS) IN financial related fields and provides a provides excellent progression to higher campaign foundation for your studies in higher education or employment. During the • How to employ the right people and then FINANCIAL STUDIES education. It is also the first step to course you will understand how accounting how to motivate them professional exams such as AAT and information and procedures play an Overview of the course • How international brands get their a career within any department of a important role in business decision-making. If you are considering a career in Banking products made and into stores bank or financial services company These organisations could be sole traders, or the financial services industry then this • How a business can make lots of money (e.g. in personal and corporate partnerships or limited companies. You will course is for you. You will adopt the role but still be ethical and kind to the banking, marketing, human resources learn to deal with a variety of accounting of financial advisor, analysing a person’s environment and accounting). It also combines principles and techniques to interpret situation and suggesting financial products effectively with subjects like Business Financial Accounting data and reports. to suit their circumstances. This course You will learn how to problem solve, think Studies and Mathematics and will help you understand finances and the independently and make decisions such as provides an excellent basis for any The course also introduces you to influences that they have on everyday life. whether a business should launch a new student who might ultimately start Management Accounting, where you product, enter a new market or takeover and own their own business. learn to evaluate and analyse the financial This is a modern subject using up to the another company. strengths and weaknesses of a company. minute news and economic developments The financial performance is evaluated that have an ever increasing role within the How is the course structured and using a variety of techniques including jobs market and the economy. Financial how will I be assessed? Ratio Analysis, Variance Analysis and Studies students are expected to be aware At AS Level you will study two components: Budgeting. You develop a written structure of the news and developments within Component 1 – Business Opportunities is when recommending courses of action financial services markets. a one hour paper and worth 40% of the and discussing the impact of ethical marks. considerations. This qualification is an AS/A Level equivalent Component 2 – Business Functions is a awarded by the LIBF (The London Institute two hour examination worth 60% of the How is the course structured and of Banking and Finance). AS qualification. how will I be assessed? The A Level is assessed at the end of the How is the course structured and At A2 Level you will have three exams each two years. Exams normally take place in how will I be assessed? worth 33% and lasting just over two hours: May or June. The AS will become a There are four units: two in year 1 and Component 1 - Business Opportunities standalone qualification for which there two in year 2. Each unit has paper A and and Function. (The two AS elements are will be exams at the end of the first year. paper B. Paper A is assessed through combined and re-assessed) multiple choice questions and paper B Component 2 - Business Analysis and Career opportunities is a case study based exam. Strategy. Component 3 - Business in a Changing Business Studies offers you a World. high degree of versatility in your career choice and provides an ideal foundation if you are aiming to You could study Level 3 study a Business related degree Mathematical Studies, a new maths at university. These courses can qualification for Work, Study and You could study Level 3 lead onto careers in: Management, For more Life alongside this course. Mathematical Studies, a new maths Marketing, Human Resources, Business See page 57 for more details. qualification for Work, Study and Finance and Accounting, Production courses - go Life alongside this course. and International Business. to page 76 See page 57 for more details.

42 43 Apprenticeships in IT Professionals available - see page 147

SCIENCE LEVELS A

Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration

College requirements for AS/A Levels 1 year (see page 16) including GCSE grade Further education, for AS or 9-4 (A*-C) in English and grade 9-6 higher education 2 years for MS015 AS/A Level Computer Science 3 (A*-B) in maths. You must also study or employment the full Level 3 Mathematical Studies or AS A Level mathematics alongside this course.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Overview of the course For more IT The Computer Science course we offer at courses - Bury College has recently been refreshed go to to move with the times and adapt to page 114 the advances in computing which are constantly transforming the way we work. Computer Science embraces the logical, imaginative and creative skills needed to create the technologies of tomorrow. The course has a strong emphasis on problem solving and practical programming using the C# programming language. This is complemented by a study of computational theory giving you the skills to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? In the first (AS) year you will study two equally weighted units, one assessed by a written examination and the other by an on-screen practical examination.

In the second year (A Level) you will study two units (both 40% of final grade) one assessed by a written examination and the other by an on-screen practical examination. In addition, you will complete an individual practical project (20%). “I enjoyed my time at Bury College and You could study Level 3 Mathematical Studies, a new maths achieved the grades qualification for Work, Study and Life alongside this course. See page 57 for more details. that I needed to secure a place at the university of my choice.”

Name: Nathan Challinor Former School: Bury Church of England High School Achieved: A Level Computer Science (A), Chemistry (B) and Maths (A) Progression: University of Leeds 44 45 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration A LEVELS A College requirements for AS/A Levels 1 year for AS or AS/A Level Drama and (see page 16) including GCSE English Pre Degree & MS033 3 2 years for the Theatre Studies grade 9-5 (A*-C), evidence of an interest Degree courses in the theatre and a successful audition full A Level

AS Component 2: Theatre Makers in DRAMA & THEATRE Practice - 40% Career opportunities Exploration of a set text, an Evaluation of This course provides fantastic STUDIES Live Theatre - written exam. preparation for a career in the Overview of the course performing arts industry and for A Level Drama and Theatre is divided into careers where good communication These courses are an exciting and practical three components. Alongside revisiting skills and team work is essential. exploration of drama and theatre, the work undertaken at AS Level, you will considering plays, creating theatre, devise an original performance and record performance and performance analysis. your process in a portfolio and create an You will study plays from the point of view interpretation of a production for a set of director, designer, performer and build text which is assessed in a written exam. your skills in communication, teamwork and critical analysis. You will also have the A Level Component 1: Devising - opportunity to go on theatre trips and 40% of A Level take part in workshops by current actors, - A group performance of original material, directors and choreographers. a coursework portfolio

How is the course structured and A Level Component 2: Text In Performance how will I be assessed? - 20% of A Level AS Drama and Theatre is divided into two - A group performance and a monologue/ components and is assessed through a duologue performance - externally assessed combination of practical performance, by a visiting examiner coursework and written exam. You will explore three contrasting play texts and A Level Component 3: Theatre Makers take on a role as a performer or designer in In Practice - 40% of A Level two practical performances. The third text - An exploration of two set texts and an will be practically explored and assessed evaluation of live theatre - written exam through a written exam.

AS Component 1: Exploration and Performance - 60% Group performance, monologue/duologue performance, coursework portfolio. Internally assessed, externally moderated.

“The training that I received at Bury College really helped prepare me for my future.”

Name: Holly Rostron Former School: Castlebrook High School Achieved: Drama and Theatre Studies A Level (A) and Performing Arts Diploma (D, D, D) Progression: Performer 46 47 Course Code MS017 Course Code MS067 A LEVELS A Course Title AS/A Level Economics Course Title Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Engineering (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as Level 3 part of an A Level Study Programme) Entry College requirements for AS/A Levels Level 3 Requirements (see page 16) including GCSE maths grade 9-6 (A*-B) and English grade 9-5 (A*-C) Entry GCSE Maths grade 9-6 (A*-B). GCSE English Requirements grade 9-5 (A*-C). Two separate Sciences Progression Higher education or employment including Physics grades 9-6 (A*-B) and Duration 1 year for AS or 2 years two other GCSEs grade 9-5 (A*-C) for the full A Level Progression Higher education or employment Duration 1 or 2 years

ECONOMICS

Overview of the course ENGINEERING This course examines economic and social problems and Overview of the course attempts to offer solutions to them. Problems covered include: congestion and pollution, smoking, global poverty, This is a specialist qualification which can be studied alongside recession, unemployment and inflation. Possible policies to AS Level mathematics and Physics for those who wish to resolve these problems are then explored, such as taxation pursue a career in Engineering. You will study this qualification and the provision of information by the Government. It is as part of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and important you have an interest in current affairs and a clear Mathematics) programme to provide a progression pathway grasp of mathematical concepts. which develops a set of specialist skills and competences required for working in the Engineering sector. A significant How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? proportion of recruitment in the Engineering sector is at graduate level and this course will allow progression to a range You will sit exams at the end of the first year (AS) and further of Degree and HNC/HND programmes and also Higher and exams in the second year (A Level). Degree Apprenticeships. On completion of the certificate course there is the opportunity to study for the subsidiary What topics will I study? diploma in year 2, this is equivalent to one A Level. You will study microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics looks at individual markets to discover How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? how prices are set and the impact of decision making by You will complete a combination of mandatory and optional consumers, business and the Government. Macroeconomics units, all assessed by coursework assignments: covers the rise of economies such as China and India and the impact of globalisation. • Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace • Engineering Drawing for Technicians • Applications of Computer Numerical Control

You could study Level 3 Mathematical Studies, a new maths qualification for Work, Study and Life alongside this course. Career opportunities See page 57 for more details. Engineering career opportunities increasingly focus on working with innovative technology and are exceptionally diverse. Roles exist in research, design, simulation, testing “Bury College and production and there are many sectors to choose from, including has great aerospace, renewables, automotive, facilities and the mechanical and space. For more tutors are helpful Engineering courses and offer support to students.” - go to pages 96 - 99 Name: Umer Farooq Former School: Studying: A Level Business Studies, Accounting and French 48 49 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration

Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration LEVELS A MS003 AS/A Level English Language 1 year College requirements for AS or College requirements for AS/A 1 year for AS or Pre Degree Higher education for AS/A Levels (see page 16) 2 years MS038 AS/A Level Film Studies 3 Levels (see page 16) including 2 years for the AS/A Level English Language & or employment MS002 3 including GCSE English at for the GCSE English grade 9-5 (A*-C) full A Level and Literature Degree courses grade 9-5 (A*-C) full A Level MS018 AS/A Level English Literature

FILM STUDIES How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Career opportunities There is a 30% coursework component Overview of the course • Journalism (print and broadcast) which offers you the opportunity to develop ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • Television Film Studies is designed to introduce you your own skills as a filmmaker. Through • Film and radio production LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LITERATURE to the in-depth study of films in order to studying a diverse range of films, you will • Research broaden your knowledge and understanding apply this knowledge and understanding to Overview of the course AND LITERATURE Overview of the course • Advertising and marketing of the wide range of responses that films creating your own films and screenplays, • Digital media English Language at A Level is an English Literature at A Level is the detailed can generate. Film Studies creates the providing a valuable insight into the Overview of the course • Press/magazine sectors introduction to the study of Linguistics. study of novels, plays and poetry from a opportunity to study mainstream and filmmaker’s perspective. Components 1 English Language and Literature at A Level • Post-production Working with a highly motivated team range of countries and eras. The course will independent American and British films (35%) and 2 (35%) are externally assessed involves the detailed study of the language • Animation of subject specialists, you will study the enable you to develop an understanding of from the past and the present as well through written examination. structure, history and use of the English of literature. The focus is on how writers the significance of cultural and contextual as more recent, non-English language, • Photography Language in a range of situations, using a have used language to create characters influences on both the reader and the writer. European and World film. wide variety of printed and spoken texts. and achieve different effects across a variety Studying English Literature at Bury College You will develop your understanding of the of different genres. There will be a linguistic with our highly committed and specialist social, cultural and personal factors that focus on both literary and non-literary texts, staff will enable you to develop the rigorous affect language use and will develop your and you will develop your own creative and critical skills that are required to critique analysis skills. You will have the opportunity journalistic writing skills through analysis of your own work as well as the work of others. to go on cultural visits related to the course what other writers do and then emulating In addition, you will need a commitment to and guest speakers and lecturers may also these techniques in your own work. There a substantial amount of private reading and feature. will also be occasional theatre and cultural independent study. You will also have the visits related to the course. chance to go on theatre and cultural visits You will explore different ways to related to the course. analyse language in use and develop an How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? understanding of the relationship between You will learn the importance of language and society by looking at how The first year will be assessed by two exams. interpretation and of the significance of communication relates to gender, ethnicity, The second year involves coursework worth themes and ideas generated by texts. The nationality and identity. You will study an 20% of the overall grade, with two exams two years offers an inspiring and fantastic extensive range of texts, from websites to worth 40% each. range of literature. From Shakespeare, scripts and from postcards to speeches. You through to Victorian writing, taking in will also create your own writing and learn American fiction and finishing with twenty- how to adapt it for different situations. In the first century British writing, the course second year, you will study the history of the covers a great variety of work from different English language and how it changes as well eras, genres and writers. You will study the as how children learn language. In addition language writers use, the historical contexts you will produce an investigation into a of the literature, the critical works about language topic of your choice. texts and much more.

How is the course structured and How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? how will I be assessed? The AS is assessed by two summer exams, The AS is assessed by two summer exams, each worth 50%. The full A Level is assessed each worth 50%. The full A Level is assessed by two exams worth 40% each and also a by two exams worth 40% each and also a coursework project worth 20%. coursework project worth 20%.

Career opportunities For more English courses provide you with skills For Media courses that are recognised and valued by a Language - go to page wide range of universities and courses - go 58 and 116 employers. to page 55

50 51 Course Code MS021 A LEVELS A Course Title AS/A Level Geography Level 3 Entry College requirements for AS/A Levels Requirements (see page 16) including GCSE English grade 9-5 (A*-C), Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) and GCSE Geography 9-4 (A*-C) if taken

Progression Higher education or employment Duration 1 year for AS or 2 years for the full A Level

GEOGRAPHY

Overview of the course Geography is an engaging and flexible course allowing you to study the relationships between human populations with their physical environments at a variety of levels from the local to the global. You will consider your own role in relation to the key issues being studied, as geography is relevant to all our lives. You will have the opportunity to engage in practical fieldwork activities. In the past this has included overseas visits to Iceland and New York or other relevant destinations. There are also occasional lecture events and guest speakers as well as classroom based activities.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Geography is a linear course, with a combination of physical and human topics. During the first year, you will study the Landscape and Place topic including dryland landscapes and changing spaces and Geographical debates, which involves the Hazardous Earth and Disease Dilemmas topic. At the end of the AS year, there are two examinations consisting of structured questions. The second year will cover topics such as Earth’s Life Support Systems, Global Migration and Power and Borders. The A Level consists of three examinations on theory and geographical skills and Independent Investigation coursework.

Career opportunities You may choose to continue your studies on a degree course (BA or BSc) in Geography or combined with various subjects such as Biology or Environmental Studies. Geography plays a huge part in our everyday “I have made lives and therefore jobs may be found in all areas, from drilling oil in the middle of the ocean to conservation lots of friends work in tropical ecosystems. Geographers help to find natural resources and research into alternative energy and have made technologies. The potential of GIS systems is virtually limitless, while environmental protection and the creation You could study Level 3 good progress during of sustainable societies are important elements of Mathematical Studies, a new maths Government agendas. With qualifications in Geography qualification for Work, Study and you can help change the future. Geography graduates Life alongside this course. my studies at Bury College.” are highly employable. See page 57 for more details. Name: Paige Sellers Former School: Woodhey High School Studying: A Level Geography, Sociology, Accounting and Maths 52 53 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration A LEVELS A

College requirements for AS/A Levels (see page 16) including GCSE Higher education MS023 AS/A Level History 3 2 years English grade 9-5 (A*-C) and maths or employment grade 9-4 (A*-C)

How is the course structured and HISTORY how will I be assessed? Career opportunities You will complete a document based and an Overview of the course History is highly regarded by essay based paper at the end of the second universities and employers because History is a fascinating subject that allows year. You will also complete one piece of students who study it develop you to learn about some of the greatest coursework in your second year to be experience in gathering and analysing personalities and most significant events completed by the end of December. There is information. You will find a History of the past. Learning about history is also a synoptic paper in June of year two. important in helping you to understand what qualification useful in many areas significance they had on modern day. This such as: Journalism, Teaching, Legal You will study four units to complete the course is an analytical subject; if you enjoy Professions, Civil Service, Media, two year A Level course including topics asking questions and discussing points of Business and Accountancy. such as the English Civil War and the Tudor view, you will be well suited to it. rebellions. There will also be coursework in which you can choose your own topic. The department recognises the value of Studying this course will involve gaining trips and visits to our students and seeks skills in essay writing, document study to provide the opportunity to visit sites of and developing research skills. You will historical significance in the UK and abroad. also enhance your ability to participate confidently in a range of historical Although there is no AS Level associated discussions. with the subject, there will be a full internal examination at the end of the first year of the course.

“It feels amazing to have received the A Level results that I have done at Bury College.”

Name: Lyndsay Turnham Former School: Woodhey High School Achieved: A Level History (A), English Literature and Language (A), Psychology (C) Progression: University of Stirling to study Criminology and Sociology 54 55 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration A LEVELS A 1 year for College requirements for AS/A Levels Edexcel BTEC Level 3 in Certificate MS005 AS/A Level Mathematics (see page 16) including GCSE maths Applied Law (QCF) College requirements for AS/A Levels 1 year Higher education or 2 years grade 9-6 (A*B) MS057 (Equivalent to a full A Level) 3 (see page 16) including GCSE for AS or or employment for the College requirements for AS/A Levels English Language grade 9-4 (A*-C) 2 years (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as full part of an A Level Study Programme) (see page 16) including GCSE maths for the Diploma AS/A Level Further grade 9-7 (A*-A). full MS025 Higher education Mathematics Please note: students studying 3 or employment A Level AS Further Mathematics must also study AS mathematics College requirements for AS/A Levels regulations regarding the search of people Level 3 Mathematical Studies (see page 16) including GCSE maths EDEXCEL BTEC on the street and premises by the police. MS056 1 year Career opportunities (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as grade 9-5 (A*-C)†. Students with a These courses are a stepping stone part of an A Level Study Programme) grade 4 may also be considered LEVEL 3 IN APPLIED Unit 7 looks at all aspects of consumer law, to becoming a Solicitor or Barrister, such as your rights to return faulty goods. LAW (QCF) but you may also opt for a career in the legal department of your Overview of the course Achieving both the Certificate and local government or commercial Subsidiary qualifications is equivalent This coursework-based programme is organisations, the Police, Probation to one whole A Level. All BTEC Level MATHEMATICS FURTHER LEVEL 3 designed to give you a broad study of the Service, Crown Prosecution legal processes involved and the various 3 qualifications are recognised as an Service or criminal profiling. Overview of the course MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICAL people associated with the administration of alternative qualification to get into justice. It has a practical element attached university. The course covers the two main areas of Overview of the course STUDIES with visits to the courts and is enriched Pure and Applied Mathematics; all content Students study A Level Further Mathematics with talks and workshops from legal is compulsory, there are no-longer optional Overview of the course alongside A Level Mathematics. This course professionals. units in A Level Mathematics. is suitable for keen and able mathematicians Level 3 Mathematical Studies is one of the ‘Core Maths’ qualifications. This The pure mathematics content includes and is particularly suited to those who are How is the course structured and how confident that they want to pursue a career course maintains and develops real life will I be assessed? the study of coordinate geometry, algebra in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, mathematical skills. It is a course for Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Certificate and functions, trigonometry, calculus and those who want to keep up their valuable vectors. Computer Science or related disciplines. in Applied Law The A Level Further Mathematics course mathematics skills, but who are not planning The course is split into three units: builds on the topics covered in A Level on taking AS or A Level Mathematics. The Unit 1 looks at the roles of magistrates The applied mathematics part of the skills developed in the study of mathematics course includes statistics and mechanics. Mathematics as well as introducing new and and juries and lawyers, alongside how civil challenging ideas and concepts. As with A are increasingly important in the workplace disputes are resolved. The statistics includes sampling, data and in higher education and studying representation and analysis and probability Level Mathematics there is a large emphasis on Pure Maths with the remaining exams Mathematical Studies will help you maintain Unit 2 focuses on the different ways that functions and the Mechanics covers forces, these essential skills. On average, students dynamics and kinematics. being optional topics chosen from Pure, law is made and interpreted by those in Statistics, Mechanics or Decision Maths. who study mathematics after GCSE improve court in England. their career choices and increase their As part of the A Level Mathematics course, Decision Maths includes topics relevant to Computing, Business and Economics. learning prospects. Unit 3 considers how a person may be liable you will also develop your IT skills on a range under both the criminal and civil law and the of packages including Excel and Autograph. How is the course structured and † This course is aimed at students with grade various sentences and damages that could Classes in IT suites will include hands-on how will I be assessed? 4 to 6, if you are expected to achieve a result. There are assignments set for each work to investigate and analyse a large You will be assessed with two exams at the grade 7 or above then you should consider unit and is the equivalent of an AS Level. set of data. end of year 1 for the AS qualification, and A Level Mathematics. three exams at the end of year 2. Each Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary How is the course structured and exam will be externally set and contain How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Diploma in Applied Law elements from the pure and applied how will I be assessed? This is the second year of the BTEC Law You will be assessed with two exams at the sections of the course. Level 3 Mathematical Studies is a one year course. It is assignment and coursework end of year 1 for the AS qualification, and course, you will come out with a Level 3 based. three exams at the end of year 2. Each Mathematical Studies qualification which exam will be externally set and contain is equivalent to an AS. The qualification is During Unit 4, you will learn the legal rules elements from the Pure and Applied assessed by two final examinations at the governing the offences of murder and parts of the course. end of the year. Two modules are studied; manslaughter, alongside the regulations the first contains the compulsory topics: relating to the detention of suspects at the Analysis of Data, Mathematics for Personal police station. Career opportunities Finance and Estimation. In the second exam Mathematics is an excellent qualification to have for a wide variety of higher you can choose from the following options: Unit 5 you will study the legal elements education courses and careers. It is vital if you wish to study Mathematics or Statistical Techniques, Critical Path and Risk surrounding theft, robbery and burglary, Engineering at university and is advisable for Economics, Business, Banking, Analysis or Graphical Techniques. fraud and criminal damage, as well as the Accountancy, Design, Engineering, Statistics, Computing, IT and Sciences. If you study mathematics your skills will also be welcomed for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Teaching, Technology and Architecture.

56 57 Course Code MS026 A LEVELS A Course Title AS/A Level Media Studies Level 3 Entry College requirements for AS/A Levels Requirements (see page 16) including GCSE English grade 9-5 (A*-C)

Progression Higher education or employment Duration 1 year for AS or 2 years for the full A Level

MEDIA STUDIES

Overview of the course This course enables you to analyse a variety of media products, with texts set by the awarding body. These include newspapers and magazines, television, film marketing and advertising, music videos, computer games and online media. You will develop knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, audience and industrial and cultural contexts. Key media theories are also studied, with application and evaluation of these assessed through written examinations.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? There is a 30% coursework component which offers you the opportunity to use your own photographic, design and written skills to create original media products in a multimedia context. Components 1 (35%) and 2 (35%) are externally assessed through written examination with some unseen material.

Career opportunities • Journalism (print and broadcast) • Television • Film and radio production • Research • Advertising and marketing • Digital media • Press/magazine sectors • Multimedia • Graphics • Photography

“The pastoral support at Bury For more Media courses - go to page College is amazing, 51 and 116 you are cared for as an individual.”

Name: Anna Johnson Former School: Philips High School Studying: A Level Media, French and BTEC Level 3 IT 58 59 PHYSICS Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician available - see page 148 Overview of the course SCIENCE Physics will enable you to develop an understanding of how the world around you Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration functions. This is from the extremely large A LEVELS A (the Cosmos); right down to the extremely College requirements for AS/A Levels (see page 16) small (the Quantum world). You will learn MS013 AS/A Level Biology including 9-6 (A*-B) in Combined Science or 9-6 (A*-B) 1 year about a whole variety of topics such as the in two Separate Science subjects, which should include: for AS or fundamental forces in nature, event horizons The science subject(s) to be taken at AS/A level; Higher 2 years of black holes, quantum physics and particle MS014 AS/A Level Chemistry 3 GCSE English grade 9-5 (A*-C) and GCSE maths education or for the physics. Many of these topics have links to grade 9-5 (A*-C) employment full some of the outstanding scientific brains the *Physics requires GCSE maths grade 9-6 (A*-B). A Level A Level world has produced and we cover some of mathematics or Level 3 Core Mathematics must be taken MS029 AS/A Level Physics their work in a little more detail. alongside the Physics A Level course This course enables you to improve your problem solving ability and it will help you to analyse information and reach conclusions The A2 exam consists of three 2-hour long about what you have witnessed during BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY exam papers, structured as follows: practical work.

Overview of the course Overview of the course Paper 1 - Physical and inorganic chemistry How is the course structured and Modern Biology is an exciting and rapidly Chemistry has a direct impact on our lives, Paper 2 - Physical and organic chemistry how will I be assessed? changing science where the pace of new from the water that flows through our Paper 3 - Physical, organic and inorganic The course is 100% exam based. discovery means that our knowledge of taps, the gas that runs into our cooker, the chemistry - practical questions. AS - Two exams (1.5 hours), each worth living organisms is constantly being updated. clothing we wear, the vehicles we travel 50% of your final AS grade. Throughout the course you will gain an in, to the food we eat. This course is a A2- Three exams (2 hours) covering all understanding of the full range of biological continuation of the discoveries that you A Level content. processes and you will develop analytical made from GCSE Chemistry and will cover Career opportunities and practical skills necessary for aspiring all major aspects of theoretical chemistry Many of our students go on to study You will study a course that covers all the AS scientists. and includes practical skills. chemistry, chemical engineering, topics (Measurements and Errors, Particle pharmacy or a chemistry-related and Quantum, Waves, Mechanics, Materials, How is the course structured and How is the course structured and degree such as pharmaceutical science Waves) and integrated into that will be the how will I be assessed? how will I be assessed? at university. Others require chemistry practical skills elements that are required AS Biology: The content of the AS Level The A Level is a full-time two year as an essential subject to go on to study by Ofqual. will be assessed in two 1.5-hour exams in programme, starting in September, with the medicine, dentistry and optometry. the summer of your course. The exams will opportunity to take AS after one year. There Upon completion of a chemistry If you progress to second year you will consist of short answer questions, extended will be a continuous assessment of practical degree, common areas of employment cover the remaining topics (Circular motion, response questions and comprehension skills that are developed throughout the include analytical chemist, chemical Simple harmonic motion, Fields, Thermal questions. course and assembled in a portfolio. engineer, healthcare scientist, clinical physics, Nuclear physics and Astrophysics) biochemistry, forensic scientist, as well as any further practical skills A Level Biology: The full content of the The AS exam consists of two 1.5-hour long pharmacologist, research scientist elements of the course. A Level will be assessed in three 2-hour papers, structured as follows: (physical sciences) and toxicologist. exams in the summer of your final year. The exams will consist of a mixture of short and Paper 1 - Physical and inorganic chemistry. long answer questions, extended response Paper 2 - Physical and organic chemistry. Career opportunities questions, comprehension questions and Physics students from Bury College an essay (from a choice of two) in the final Both papers contain multiple-choice have gone onto study a wide range paper. Both AS and A Level Biology papers questions and questioning based on of degrees including Physics, will also assess your data analysis skills. practical skills that have been taught mathematics, Computing, Medicine throughout the year. and various engineering courses.

Progression opportunities You can progress into a range of Science and Health related university courses such as Microbiology, Biotechnology, Medicine, Nursing “I received great and Conservation. Biology is also an academically challenging subject that teaching at Bury is held in high regard for many other College and made a university courses. For more You could study Level 3 Science Mathematical Studies, a new maths brilliant group of friends.” courses - see qualification for Work, Study and overleaf Life alongside this course. Name: Emmah Younis See page 57 for more details. Former School: Oulder Hill Community School Achieved: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A), Geography (A*) Progression: University of York to study Biochemistry 60 61 Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician SCIENCE available - see page 148

Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration A LEVELS A College requirements for AS/A Levels (see page 16) including 1 year AS/A Level 9-6 (A*-B) in Combined Science or in two Separate Science for AS or MS019 Environmental Science subjects; GCSE English and maths grade 9-5 (A*-C); 2 years Students are expected to take another Science or for the Geography alongside this qualification Higher full A Level 3 education or BTEC Level 3 Certificate/ employment Subsidiary Diploma in College requirements for AS/A Levels (see page 16) MS069 Applied Science including two separate GCSE Sciences and maths 1/2 years (AS/A Level equivalent to and English at grade 9-4 (A*-C). be taken as part of an A Level Study Programme)

How is the course structured and ENVIRONMENTAL BTEC LEVEL 3 how will I be assessed? SCIENCE CERTIFICATE/ The course consists of mandatory units studied in the first year, with a scientific investigation and an optional unit studied in Overview of the course SUBSIDIARY the second year. You will be assessed both If you have a keen interest in environmental DIPLOMA IN internally by coursework assignments set issues and the sustainability of our planet and marked by your tutors, as well externally you will find this course exciting and APPLIED SCIENCE by the exam board. Each individual unit is thought provoking. Current issues relating graded Pass (P), Merit (M) or Distinction (D) to the environment, energy resources, Overview of the course and your overall qualification will have one pollution, circular economy and sustainability The Level 3 qualification in Applied Science grade from P to D*. will be related to real life case studies. is a work-related qualification that focuses Environmental Science will allow you to on the development of practical skills and What topics will I study? research and understand a vast array of underpinning knowledge in the science Many different aspects of Biology, current issues such as why we should be industry. The course will appeal to you Chemistry and Physics are studied on this interested in fracking in the North West, if you enjoy studying science through course. Mandatory units contain practical why certain cultures farm certain crops, or practical work by completing projects and skills and underpinning knowledge judged to why a particular set of people design their assignments based on realistic workplace be essential. These units are: cities and homes in a particular way. Being situations. Successful completion of Principles and Applications of Science 1 exposed to a world of drastically different the course will provide a progression • Practical Scientific Procedures and situations, a budding Environmental pathway, alongside additional A Levels, • Techniques Scientist is a highly employable individual, onto higher education, as well as advanced whose career path could make a significant apprenticeships. These will be completed in the first year difference in the future. and you will gain a National Certificate in The National Certificate is an introduction Applied Science. How is the course structured and into the vocational sector and is useful for how will I be assessed? students for whom an element of science Second year units include: Assessed through one 3 hour paper for would be complementary alongside other • Science Investigation Skills the AS qualification and two 3 hour papers qualifications. • Plus an optional unit for the A Level qualification. These written The National Extended Certificate is useful papers will also assess practical skills These will be completed in the second year Career opportunities for students who are interested in the sector gained by undertaking a range of practical and will top up the first year qualification to Many Environmental Science students alongside other fields of study, with a view investigations; 6 (AS) and 12 (A Level). give you a National Extended Certificate in progress on to Environmental Studies to progressing onto a wide range of higher Applied Science. degrees which lead to employment education courses, not necessarily through a number of employers. in science. These include the Environment Agency (EA), DEFRA, local authorities, environmental consultancies and Natural England. There are a range of careers opportunities including You could study Level 3 For more Environmental Manager/Education Mathematical Studies, a new maths Science Officer; Conservation/ Waste qualification for Work, Study and courses - go Management/Recycling Officer; Life alongside this course. to page 124 Environmental/Sustainability See page 57 for more details. Consultant.

62 63 SOCIOLOGY

Overview of the course Sociology is the study of human societies and how they interact to shape people’s Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration

beliefs, behaviours and identity. Academics LEVELS A claim sociology is more than a subject – it’s Certificate/Diploma in Criminology College requirements for AS/A Levels 1 year for the MS064 (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as (see page 16) including GCSE maths and certificate and a a whole way of seeing the world. The course part of an A Level Study Programme) English Language grade 9-4 (A*-C) further year for provides a lively interesting introduction to the diploma sociology, examining a range of questions College requirements for AS/A such as: Why do some people commit Higher education 1 year MS007 AS/A Level Psychology 3 Levels (see page 16) including GCSE crime? Why are girls performing better than English Language grade 9-5 (A*-C) or employment for AS or boys in education? Does the media reflect 2 years today’s social reality? Subject related topics College requirements for AS/A Levels for the and guest speakers will also feature as part MS006 AS/A Level Sociology (see page 16) including GCSE full of the programme. English Language grade 9-5 (A*-C) A Level How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? For the AS programme you will study: Families and Households, Education and psychopathology, approaches in psychology Research Methods. CERTIFICATE/ PSYCHOLOGY and biopsychology, research methods and issues and debates in psychology. Your For the A Level programme you will study: DIPLOMA IN Overview of the course options may be gender, schizophrenia Families and Households, Education, CRIMINOLOGY Psychology is the scientific study of mind and forensic psychology. Theory and Research Methods, Crime and and behaviour. If you are considering taking Deviance, and Mass Media. Overview of the course Psychology you need to be curious about AS – You will study six compulsory topics, Criminology will allow you to develop your both typical and atypical behaviour. You assessed over two 1.5 hour exams (three You will develop the ability to make reasoned knowledge and understanding of a wide should enjoy thinking about and scientifically topics per exam, over one year). arguments and interpret evidence as well as range of crimes and gain an understanding researching questions such as: Why do I appreciating the complexity and diversity of of the work done in the criminal justice obey police officers? Why can I listen to the A2 – You will study eight compulsory topics social situations. system. radio and play on a computer game at the and three optional topics over two years. same time? How can a person with a fear These will be assessed with three two hour AS is a one year course which consists of The course incorporates elements of of spiders be treated? This course also exams at the end of year two. two units which will be examined by external psychology, law and sociology and covers a includes occasional guest speakers and exams at the end of the course. A Level is a wide variety of crime-related topics. These trips relevant to psychology. two year course which consists of four units include biological and sociological theories which will be examined externally at the of criminality, processes used for law making How is the course structured and end of the course. how will I be assessed? and media representations of crime. For the AS programme you will study: You will have the opportunity to acquire social influence, memory, attachment, both practical and academic skills through psychopathology, approaches in applied learning. There will be the psychology and biopsychology. Career opportunities flexibility to enable you to study crimes A qualification in Social Sciences you personally find interesting. For the A Level programme you will study: gives you a good background and social influence, memory attachment, provides you with skills and knowledge How is the course structured and which are applicable in a wide range how will I be assessed? of areas. On completion of these The four units that you will cover are: courses you may choose to study at degree level and pursue a career in • Changing Awareness of Crime any of the following areas: National • Criminological Theories and Local Government, Human • Crime Scene to Courtroom Resources, Health, Social Work, • Crime and Punishment Voluntary Agencies, Education, the “I really enjoyed Criminal Justice System, the Media, Commerce, Industry, Commercial my time at Bury Marketing or Advertising, Research, Forensics, Therapy (including Sports, College. I met lots Occupational, Life Coaching), Leisure and Tourism, Criminology, You could study Level 3 Management, and Health and Mathematical Studies, a new maths of new people and have Social Work. In order to become a qualification for Work, Study and Psychologist you will need to study Life alongside this course. been successful in my studies.” Psychology at university. See page 57 for more details. Name: Harriet Cooper Former School: Little Lever School Achieved: A Level Sociology (A), Geography (B), English Language (C), BTEC Law (D*) Progression: Lancaster University to study Geography 64 65 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration A LEVELS A

BTEC Level 3 Certificate College requirements for AS/A Levels in Sport Higher education MS061 (see page 16) including GCSE English 1/2 years 3 or employment (AS/A Level equivalent to be taken as Language and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) part of an A Level Study Programme)

BTEC LEVEL 3 Career opportunities CERTIFICATE On completion you may progress to university to study a variety IN SPORT of courses including; Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Psychology, Overview of the course Sports Rehabilitation, Leisure The course prepares you for a wide Management and Sport Coaching range of careers in the Sport sector and courses. There are also many will provide you with a specialist work- career opportunities within Greater related programme of study that covers Manchester in a variety of sports the key knowledge and practical skills settings, including leisure centres, required in the sports sector. The main health and fitness clubs, sports focus of the course is developing the key development units, coaching knowledge and underlying skills needed for organisations and private sports employment in a diverse sports industry. clubs. You may choose to pursue careers in health and lifestyle How is the course structured and services, coaching/teaching/ how will I be assessed? instructing, sports rehabilitation or You will complete a combination of sports development. internally and externally assessed units. These vary from examinations, controlled assessments and internal assessments ranging from reports, practical assessments and presentations. Assessments are graded Pass (P), Merit (M) and Distinction (D).

Units covered include; year 1: Anatomy and Physiology and Practical Sports Performance. If you then successfully progress onto year 2 you will then complete Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being and Professional Development in the Sports Industry. “I loved my time at Bury College

For more and I am so happy Sport & Fitness courses - go with the A Levels that to page 126 I achieved.”

Name: Katie Oakley Former School: Philips High School Achieved: A Level Sport (B), Sociology (A*), Biology (B) Progression: Apprenticeship

66 67 I really enjoyed

my time at Bury

‘‘College. I feel very pleased with the results I got‘‘

which allowed me PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL to progress onto

university. Name: Megan Russell Former School: Castlebrook High School Achievement: Triple Distinction Star in Health and Social Care Progression: Sheffield Hallam University to study Children’s Nursing

Study Programmes Our Study Programmes at Bury College have been designed to meet individual needs and to prepare all students for their next industry standard facilities will further develop your confidence Bury College has a national reputation for step. When you apply to Bury College we will explain your options and support your career progression. innovation and excellence in its vocational to you. This will largely depend on your aspirations, longer term goals, your interests, and your qualifications. As well as your areas. Vocational Study Programmes have A supportive learning environment and access to a dedicated main qualification aim(s), your Study Programme will include been designed with a combination of practical personal tutor means that as a Bury College student you further development of critical skills to support your progression, receive a personal approach to help encourage success. You will TOP 6% and theoretical learning. The college is including your English, mathematics and employability skills. committed to provide you with the equipment, receive help and support from experienced members of staff IN THE COUNTRY who have industry knowledge of their areas and are on-hand facilities, skills and knowledge needed to You will also have opportunities for work experience or work- FOR PROGRESS throughout your time with us to help guide and support you. progress your careers, you will be supported related training and to get involved in a wide range of to succeed within your chosen industry. enrichment activities. IN LEVEL 3 What are the entry requirements? Your Study Programme at Bury College is about learning, VOCATIONAL Bury College is proud to offer a wide range of vocational The college entry requirements for a Level 3 vocational achieving and progressing. We look forward to supporting programmes in many subject areas. These courses have been qualification is typically five GCSEs at or above grade C/4. A your journey. developed to improve your knowledge and skills in preparation minimum of 8 grade points are required from maths and English. COURSES for progression onto university or directly into employment. For other vocational course entry requirements, please refer to Please note that because of national educational developments Department for Education Performance Table - January 2018 Gaining first-hand experience working with state-of-the-art, the course detail information within this prospectus. some of these courses may be replaced by a similar programme of study.

68 69 • Undertake animal handling and safe BTEC LEVEL 3 working SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Animal Care • Plan and monitor animal feeding YOUR SUCCESS available - see page 136 ANIMAL • Manage animal accommodation MANAGEMENT • Undertake an investigative project in the land-based sector Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration EXTENDED • Understand the principles of Animal programmes provide Level 2 Animal Care course, Nursing additional skills, BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in A minimum of four GCSEs at DIPLOMA/90 Y897-0A 1 apprenticeship, traineeship 1 year • Understand and interpret animal experience and Vocational Studies (Animal Care) grade 9-2 (A*-E) including English or employment CREDIT DIPLOMA behaviour and communication opportunities • Understand animal welfare and breed A minimum of four GCSEs at grade /SUBSIDIARY development 9-3 (A*-D) including English Language. • Understand the Principles and carry out Personal Development Level 3 Animal Care course, DIPLOMA BTEC Level 2 Diploma If progressing from Level 1 you must the Practice of Exotic Animal Health and Benefit from the essential skills Y988 2 achieve at least grade MM in your apprenticeship, traineeship 1 year Husbandry in Animal Care Overview of the course needed to progress your career. Level 1 Vocational Course and evidence or employment This course is designed for anyone who During your study programme you of progress in English Second year units include: wants to work in the animal care industry. will receive support to further • Understand animal anatomy and It is practical in nature with opportunities for develop your English and maths, A minimum of five GCSEs at grade physiology trips, visits and work experience alongside have the opportunity to participate 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language • Undertake and review work related in enrichment activities and take Further education, classroom based delivery. BTEC Level 3 Animal Management or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in a relevant experience in the land-based industries part in a tutorial programme Higher Education, subject (Merit). If progressing from • Understand the Principles of Aquatics designed to enhance your Extended Diploma/90 Credit 3 1/2 years PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Y807 apprenticeship, traineeship How is the course structured and Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care you Husbandry and Management personal skills. Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma or employment how will I be assessed? must achieve at least grade Merit and • Understand the Principles of Wildlife 1 year - 90 Credit Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma evidence of progress in English Populations, Ecology and Conservation Work Experience 2 years - Extended Diploma • Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation At Bury College you will benefit The units you will study will vary depending on • Undertake kennel and cattery from work experience as an the number of credits you are studying. management essential element of your study • Responding to an Incident involving the animal care sector to ensure it enables • Undertake animal training programme. You will be supported BTEC LEVEL 1 Animals you to develop the skills and behaviours First year units include: • Understand the principles of zoological to secure a five day work experience INTRODUCTORY • Contributing to Animal Welfare or that will give you the best opportunity to be • Understand and promote animal health animal health and husbandry placement allowing you to gain hands- Conservation in Your Community successful when applying for work. • Understand the principles of animal • Understand the principles of animal on work based industry skills. Animal DIPLOMA IN • Keeping Yourself Active and Healthy biology breeding and genetics Care students have previously whilst Caring for Animals How is the course structured and secured high quality work VOCATIONAL • Exploring Local Animal Visitor how will I be assessed? experience placements at: STUDIES Attractions All the content of the qualification is mandatory and relates directly to the skills, • Veterinary Practices (ANIMAL CARE) Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or knowledge and behaviours expected by • Dog Groomers Distinction and your overall grade will have employers in the animal care sector. • Animal Boarding • Aquariums Overview of the course two grades in the range of PP to DD. Pet Suppliers This course is designed around practical skills The areas you will cover include: • and tasks that place an emphasis on you • Animal Welfare showing what you can do rather than what • Work Placement you know in theory. This qualification will BTEC LEVEL 2 • Animal Handling and Behaviour give you the opportunity to gain knowledge DIPLOMA IN • Equine Management on how to care for and feed animals, how to • Animal Accommodation grow plants and will include educational trips ANIMAL CARE • Animal Feeding and visits to local animal care attractions. You will complete a series of tasks and Overview of the course Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or demonstrate skills and knowledge that This course will prepare you for work, further Distinction and your overall grade will have enables you to progress to further learning. studies or an apprenticeship by giving two grades in the range of PP to DD. You will also have the opportunity to gain you the opportunity to develop skills and valuable employability skills including work knowledge in feeding, accommodating and experience. moving animals. This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers in How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? You will complete a combination of Career Opportunities mandatory and optional units, all assessed through coursework assignments. • Park Ranger “The Animal Care • Gardener Mandatory units include: • Animal Nursing Assistant • Being Organised resources at Bury • Conservation/Environment Worker • Developing a Personal Progression Plan • Game and Wildlife Worker • Working with Others • Animal Technologist • Researching a Topic College are brilliant.” • Dog Groomer • Animal Inspector/Dog Warden Optional units may include: Name: Curtis Darbyshire • Exotic Importer • Caring for and Feeding Animals Former School: Parrenthorn High School • Kennel Hand • Growing Plants Studying: Level 3 Animal Management • Animal Behaviourist

70 71 How is the course structured and SUPPORTING UAL LEVEL 3 how will I be assessed? DIPLOMA/ During your first year of the Diploma YOUR SUCCESS and Extended Diploma you will study five EXTENDED cornerstone subjects of the design field: Bury College study Painting and Drawing, 3D Design, Fashion Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration DIPLOMA and Textiles, Graphics and Photography. programmes provide additional skills, UAL Level 2 Art & Design The emphasis will be on challenging your UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, At least four GCSE grades 9-2 (A*-E) IN ART & DESIGN Y152 1 Diploma or other Level 2 1 year creativity, combining media and developing experience and Design and Media to include Art or Design and English† skills. You will also be introduced to vocational courses Overview of the course opportunities industry standard design software skills Depending on your career aspirations and UAL Level 3 Art & Design that give you the opportunity to develop qualifications you will either complete a Diploma or UAL Level 3 Art your ideas, skills and reflect on current Personal Development one year Diploma or a two year Extended & Design Extended Diploma, professional practice. At the end of each UAL Level 2 Diploma in At least four GCSE grades 9-3 (A*-D) Diploma. We can discuss this with you at Benefit from the essential skills Y154 2 or other Level 3 Vocational 1 year year you will respond to a personal brief Art and Design to include Art or Design and English† your interview. Both courses are aimed needed to progress your career. courses, apprenticeships, that will allow you to creatively develop at developing creative Art and Design During your study programme you higher education or and present an independent portfolio of skills which will enable you to pursue a will receive support to further employment work in your specialist field (e.g. Fashion, successful career in the Art and Design develop your English and maths, Textiles, Photography, Graphics, 3D or world. In the first year of the course you have the opportunity to participate At least five GCSE grades 9-4 Painting and Drawing). In your second year Higher education (A variety will develop a broad range of skills to give in enrichment activities and take UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended (A*-C) to include Art or Design of the Extended Diploma you have the V517 3 of Degree courses or HND/C 1/2 years you the knowledge and confidence to part in a tutorial programme Diploma in Art & Design and English or a Merit at a Level 2 opportunity to increasingly focus on one designed to enhance your Courses) or employment specialise in your chosen Art and Design PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Art and Design course† or a combination of these specialist fields. discipline. This will allow you to build your personal skills. The intention is to support and challenge confidence to make independent creative † Please note - applicants who have a passion for Art & Design but, who may not have had the opportunity to study an Art & Design GCSE you in the development of your skills and decisions. On successful completion of Work Experience at school will be considered for a place on these courses at interview along with suitable examples of their work. explorations in an area of Art and Design the one year Diploma you will have the you like best and will give you the knowledge At Bury College you will benefit opportunity to further your studies and and ability to progress to the next level in from work experience as an progress onto the second year and work essential element of your study The course is made up of a minimum of a keen interest and a desire to creatively your journey. towards achieving the Extended Diploma. programme. You will be supported UAL LEVEL 1 seven units of work. Each unit is aimed at explore and experiment in all the different The Extended Diploma is equivalent to The Diploma is one year and the Extended to secure a five day work experience developing your creative skills, improving areas offered. Some ability to express three A Levels and allows you to achieve DIPLOMA IN ART, Diploma is two years, they consist of placement allowing you to gain hands- reflective confidence and encouraging you yourself in drawing and words so that you the UCAS points you require to progress projects and assignments that cover 9/13 on work based industry skills. Art and DESIGN AND to develop independent personal responses. can analyse your own and others work is also onto higher education, apprenticeships or coursework assessed units. Units are Design students have previously Assessment is continuous with grades given required. GCSE/Functional Skills in English employment. Throughout the course you designed to develop your artistic skills and secured high quality work MEDIA at the end of each completed unit. Units and maths are a compulsory part of this will be encouraged to explore a variety of lead you to making personal explorations experience placements at: one to six must be completed and passed course depending on your GCSE results. creative skills and techniques through both Overview of the course in a specialist artistic field of your choice before the final unit/project can commence. However, your main focus of study will be course led briefs and live brief opportunities. • Local Football Clubs through the course. At the end of each year, This course is designed to give you the Your final Art and Design unit will give you designed to develop your creative skills These courses are designed to encourage • Hospices your final Art and Design project will give chance to learn and experiment within art, the opportunity to express yourself in the leading you to make informed independent you to make confident informed decisions • Heritage Lottery Funds you the opportunity to express yourself media and design. You will find out about media you enjoy best. Your final piece will decisions and judgements about how best and judgements regarding your work and • Local Schools independently in your chosen specialist field. painting, drawing, graphic applications be celebrated and showcased during the you can create personal artistic outcomes in how best to develop your creative skills in • Bury Council This unit will be moderated to determine a (Apple Macs), printmaking, textiles and End of Year Exhibition. This unit will be response to the themes you explore. a positive independent manner. You will • Card Retailers final Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. photography. In addition you will also look moderated to determine a final Pass, need to possess sound artistic ability, good • BBC at the work of famous artists and designers, Merit or Distinction grade. The course is made up of a minimum of communication skills and the desire to all of which will help you to develop the skills eight units of work. Each unit is aimed at express yourself creatively. Career Opportunities needed for work or further studies. You will developing your creative skills, improving also be required to study maths and English reflective confidence and encouraging you • Web designer at an appropriate level based on your entry UAL LEVEL 2 to develop independent personal responses. • Photographer qualifications. DIPLOMA IN ART Assessment is continuous with grades • Animator given at the end of each completed unit. • Illustrator How is the course structured and AND DESIGN Units one to seven must be completed and • Fashion designer how will I be assessed? passed before the final unit/project can • Graphic designer You will study a wide range of areas Overview of the course commence. Your final Art and Design Unit • Advertiser including: Observational Drawing, Graphic This course is designed to give you the will give you the opportunity to express • Art education Applications (Apple Macs), Painting, chance to learn and experiment in a range yourself in the media you enjoy best. Your • Ceramics designer Sculpture, 3D Craft Design, Graphics, of Art and Design disciplines. You will also final piece will be celebrated and showcased • Fine artist Textiles and Photography. You will need need to research and reflect on the work in the End of Year Exhibition. This Unit will be • Freelance designer / art worker a keen interest and a desire to creatively of others, and develop your own personal moderated to determine a final Pass, Merit • Interior designer explore and experiment in all the different ideas. In addition there will be trips to art or Distinction grade. • Production designer areas offered. Some ability to express galleries and other locations to carry out • Social media professional yourself in drawing and words so that you research required to develop your projects. • Teacher can analyse your own and others work is also required. GCSE/Functional Skills in English How is the course structured and and maths are a compulsory part of this For A Level how will I be assessed? Art & Design course depending on your GCSE results. You will study a wide range of areas - go to However, your main focus of study will be including: Observational Drawing, Graphic page 40 designed to develop your creative skills Applications (Apple Macs), Painting, leading you to make informed independent Sculpture, 3D Craft Design, Graphics, decisions and judgements about how best Textiles and Photography. You will need you can create personal artistic outcomes in response to the themes you explore.

72 73 How is the course structured and SUPPORTING how will I be assessed? UAL FOUNDATION You will learn how to plan, create concepts DIPLOMA IN ART YOUR SUCCESS and structure games through practical workshops and assignments. The course AND DESIGN Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration allows you to build skills in pre-production, programmes provide story development, multi-camera video Overview of the course At least five GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) to and digital graphics for computer games. This course provides you with you with an additional skills, UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended include Art or Design, English and maths or a The second year will give you technical exciting opportunity to develop your skills experience and Y124 Diploma in Art & Design 3 Merit on a UAL Level 2 Diploma and a Level 2 and creative skills including how sound is and knowledge within Art and Design. opportunities (Interactive Media) English qualification†. Please bring a portfolio constructed and used within gaming. This During the course you will focus on a of Art or Design work to your interview. will be developed through the planning and specialist pathway: Graphic Design, Fine Art, 1/2 years production of your own interactive game. Photography, Textiles/Fashion or 3D. Personal Development At least five GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) to Theory will provide you with research skills, Benefit from the essential skills Higher education UAL Level 3 Diploma/Extended include Art or Design, English and maths or a giving you an understanding of target How is the course structured and needed to progress your career. Merit on a UAL Level 2 Diploma and a Level 2 or employment Y015 Diploma in Art and Design 3 audiences and products related to the how will I be assessed? During your study programme you English qualification†. Please bring a portfolio (Games Design) industry. From hand rendered drawings, The course is structured in three stages: will receive support to further of Art or Design work to your interview. to graphic tablets and digital illustrations, Stage 1 – Thorough exploration of media, develop your English and maths, you will design and create 3D models materials and techniques that encourages have the opportunity to participate One A Level at Pass grade or an equivalent 3 and environments, animating your own your creative development across a in enrichment activities and take UAL Foundation Diploma Level 3 qualification. Four GCSEs at grade V001 and 1 year characters and navigating through your variety of Art and Design workshops. You part in a tutorial programme in Art and Design 9-4 (A*-C). Mature students will be considered own interactive worlds and immersive app designed to enhance your 4 will also have an opportunity to explore PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL based on a creative portfolio and interview. developments. You will be able to create new technologies, such as laser cutting, personal skills. innovative digital illustrations to make sublimation printing and darkroom exciting concept art and engaging graphic † Please note - applicants who have a passion for Games Design and Interactive Media but, who may not have had the opportunity to study experimentation. Stage 2 – A personal Work Experience an Art & Design GCSE at school will be considered for a place on these courses at interview along with suitable examples of their work. narratives. The course will allow you to tackle specialisation in Graphic Design, Fine At Bury College you will benefit motion graphics and video effects. You Art, Photography, Textiles/Fashion or 3D. from work experience as an will also boost your web skills, developing Stage 3 – Working independently on a essential element of your study interactive applications and online games. self-directed assignment concluding in You will need a strong desire to learn all diploma. These courses are suitable if programme. You will be supported In addition the course covers structured an exhibition that showcases your final UAL LEVEL 3 aspects of design and interactive media, plus you have a passion for games and app to secure a five day work experience drawing development, research and analysis. outcomes. passion, enthusiasm and a creative mind. design, games character design, 2D and You will also receive regular tutorials to placement allowing you to gain hands- DIPLOMA/ The course is broken down into several 3D animation, illustration, social media on work based industry skills. Art and support your work. The seven units will be linked to a range projects that you will complete over one design and construction. These courses Design students have previously EXTENDED of creative assignments through the year. or two years. Work is assessed by your will give you opportunity to realise your secured high quality work The course is broken down into several These units allow you to develop your DIPLOMA IN tutors who will grade your work once it is creativity in the exciting world of games experience placements at: projects that you will complete over one creative skills when using different materials complete. You will receive regular verbal and design and animation/illustration. You will or two years. Work is assessed by your and techniques, gaining confidence Local Football Clubs ART & DESIGN written feedback throughout the projects to explore your creative potential in a hands-on • tutors who will grade your work once it is when reflecting and responding to the Hospices help you aim for the highest grade possible. environment using our modern Apple Mac • (INTERACTIVE complete. You will receive regular verbal and work of others, as well as developing Heritage Lottery Funds suite and using a range of dynamic software • written feedback throughout the projects to a growing independence in your own Local Schools MEDIA) applications. In addition to developing your • help you aim for the highest grade possible. personal expressiveness. You will have Bury Council IT and software development skills this • the opportunity to show your reflective Card Retailers Overview of the course UAL LEVEL 3 course will provide you with the knowledge • understanding through a written or BBC Depending on your career aspirations and and practical skills required to progress into • videoed dissertation. qualifications you will either complete a DIPLOMA/ this competitive industry. Course content

one year diploma or a two year extended EXTENDED will also develop your drawing skills as you Career Opportunities diploma. We can discuss this with you at your learn how to visualise your ideas through • Art Education interview. These are essential courses if you DIPLOMA IN practical workshops. • Games Designer want to enter the dynamic and fast growing • Graphic Designer field of design and interactive media. They ART AND DESIGN • Art Director employ a highly desirable mix of creative (GAMES DESIGN) • Concept Artist and technical aspects that will prepare you • Environment Artist for creative/professional higher education Overview of the course • Animator courses or employment. There are also Depending on your career aspirations and • Creative Manager excellent opportunities to work with industry qualifications you will either complete a • Web Designer professionals via keynote lecturers, visits one-year diploma or two year extended • Photographer and competitions and work placements/ • Illustrator experience. • Advertising • Social Media professional How is the course structured and • Teacher how will I be assessed? You will study a wide range of topics including: Graphics, Computer Animation, “I am learning so 2D and 3D Illustration, Web Design, Video and Audio Studies, Interface Design, many things and Product and Fashion Photography, Design For A Level Skills, Life Drawing, Advertising and it’s a lot of fun” Art & Design Promotion. Drawing ability is important - go to for computer designers and therefore life Name: Janice Julius page 40 drawing is included as part of this course. Former School: Kingsway Park High School Studying: UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design 74 75 BTEC LEVEL 3 BTEC LEVEL 3 SUPPORTING DIPLOMA EXTENDED DIPLOMA YOUR SUCCESS

Apprenticeships in Business IN BUSINESS IN BUSINESS Bury College study Overview of the course programmes provide Administration available - see page 137 Overview of the course This qualification is the equivalent to two This qualification is the equivalent to three additional skills, A Levels and will provide a progression A Levels and will provide a progression experience and Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration pathway onto higher education, pathway onto higher education, apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships opportunities apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships Four GCSE grades 9-2 (A*-E) including BTEC Level 2 Extended or employment across a wide range Level 1 Introductory or employment across a wide range Y158 1 maths and English or an appropriate Certificate in Business or other 1 year of industries. The course provides the Diploma in Business of industries. The course provides the Personal Development Functional Skill Level 1 Level 2 vocational courses opportunity to study all the different opportunity to study all the different Benefit from the essential skills aspects of business, as well as improve your Four GCSE grades 9-3 (A*-D) including BTEC Level 3 Diploma in aspects of business, as well as improve your needed to progress your career. BTEC Level 2 Extended employability skills. You will develop good Y156 2 maths and English or an appropriate Business or other 1 year employability skills. You will develop good During your study programme you Certificate in Business organisational and time management skills Functional Skill Level 2 Level 3 courses organisational and time management skills will receive support to further to meet regular coursework deadlines, to meet regular coursework deadlines, develop your English and maths, communication skills to work in teams, Four GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) including communication skills to work in teams, and have the opportunity to participate BTEC Level 3 Diploma Higher education and independent research and study Y629 3 maths and English or MM in BTEC 2 years independent research and study skills that in enrichment activities and take in Business or employment skills that will be essential for higher Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business will be essential for higher education or the part in a tutorial programme education or the workplace. designed to enhance your workplace. PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Five GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) including BTEC Level 3 Extended Higher education personal skills. Y805 3 maths and English or DD in BTEC 2 years How is the course structured and Diploma in Business or employment How is the course structured and Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business how will I be assessed? how will I be assessed? Work Experience The course consists of a range of The course consists of a range of mandatory, specialist and optional units At Bury College you will benefit mandatory, specialist and optional units studied over two years. You will be assessed from work experience as an studied over two years. You will be assessed by assignments set and marked by your essential element of your study Extended Certificate in Business. You observations. There are also two by assignments set and marked by your tutors and tasks and written exams set programme. You will be supported LEVEL 1 would also need to attend all lessons, externally set exams. tutors and tasks and written exams set and marked by Edexcel. Each individual unit to secure a five day work experience work hard at improving your English and and marked by Edexcel. Each individual is graded Pass (P), Merit (M) or Distinction placement allowing you to gain hands- INTRODUCTORY maths skills, and take part in all activities. A selection of the 12 unit titles include: unit is graded Pass (P), Merit (M) or (D) and your overall qualification will have on work based industry skills. Business • Sales and Selling Distinction (D) and your overall DIPLOMA IN two grades from PP to D*D*. and Finance students have previously • Customer Service qualification will have three grades secured high quality work experience BUSINESS • Finance from PPP to D*D*D*. Mandatory units include: placements at: BTEC LEVEL 2 • Marketing • Exploring Business Overview of the course EXTENDED • Promoting a Brand • Developing a Marketing Campaign (Task) Mandatory units include: • Estate Agents This is a work-related qualification which • Enterprise • Personal and Business Finance (Exam) • Exploring Business • Banks will provide a progression pathway to the CERTIFICATE IN • Recruitment and Selection • Managing an Event • Developing a Marketing Campaign (Task) • Local Authorities Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business. • International Business • Personal and Business Finance (Exam) • Libraries There are links with the local business BUSINESS The Level 2 course offers a variety of topics • Principles of Management (Task) • Managing an Event • Museums community and the course is designed to and the chance to experience many areas Plus two other units. • International Business • Law firms Overview of the course give an introduction to working in business, of interest. Each unit will be graded Pass, • Principles of Management (Task) • Accounting firms retail and customer service industries. This qualification will provide a progression Merit or Distinction. Grades are awarded • Business Decision Making (Task) • Retail sectors pathway to a Level 3 Business Diploma, or according to the level of detail produced, Plus six other units. • Charities How is the course structured and an apprenticeship in an area such as the accuracy of the work and the level of how will I be assessed? Business Administration or Customer complexity applied when completing the Career Opportunities You will complete a combination of units, Service. It will help you gain an insight into tasks. A MM would be required to progress all assessed by coursework assignments, business and related industries. There are to the Level 3 Diploma in Business course. • Administrative Office Clerk practical role-plays and observations. close links with the local business and retail You would also need to attend all lessons, • Purchasing Manager There are no external exams. community, and the course is designed to work hard at improving your English and • Marketing Professional provide the knowledge and skills required maths skills, and take part in all activities. • Business Owner A selection of the 10 unit titles include: to work in the business, retail and customer Meeting deadlines is also an important • Manager • Working with others service industries. part of the assessment criteria to ensure • Entrepreneur • Researching a topic good use of time management and • Organising a meeting How is the course structured and organisational skills. • Presenting a business idea how will I be assessed? • Contributing to running an event You will complete a combination of units, • Recording income and expenditure the majority assessed by coursework • Communicating with customers assignments, practical role-plays and

The introductory course offers a variety of topics and the chance to experience many areas of interest. Each unit will be For A Level graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Grades Business are awarded according to the level of detail - go to produced, the accuracy of the work and page 43 the level of complexity applied when completing the tasks. A Merit would be required to progress onto the Level 2

76 77 • Prepare and cook fish and shellfish LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA • Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grains SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Catering and and egg dishes YOUR SUCCESS Hospitality available - see page 138 IN PROFESSIONAL • Produce hot and cold puddings and COOKERY desserts Bury College study • Produce paste products Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration programmes provide Overview of the course • Produce biscuits, cakes and sponges Level 2 course dependant This Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery • Produce fermented dough products additional skills, Level 1 Diploma in Introduction Three or more GCSEs at grades Y161 1 on Maths and English 1 year is designed for those who would like to have experience and to the Hospitality Industry 9-1 (A*-G) including maths and English qualifications a career in a professional kitchen. You will also learn: opportunities • Food Safety within the catering and Level 3 qualification or How is the course structured and hospitality industry Y679 Level 2 Catering and Hospitality 2 Three GCSE Grades A*-C (9-4) 1 year Health and safety within the catering and Personal Development employment how will I be assessed? • hospitality industry This qualification covers the knowledge and Benefit from the essential skills Menu planning, and business skills skills you will need to progress to further • needed to progress your career. Level 2 Diploma in Three GCSE Grades 9-4 (A*-C) Level 3 qualification or 2 learning and training, or to enter work as a During your study programme you Y677 Culinary Skills including maths and English 1 year The course is assessed by: employment professional chef. You will learn many of the will receive support to further Practical tasks covering a range of food techniques used in professional cookery, • develop your English and maths, commodities and cooking techniques covering the following food commodities: have the opportunity to participate Level 2 Diploma in Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Level 3 qualification or • Written examinations, which are internally in enrichment activities and take Y529 2 1 year • Prepare, cook and serve stocks, soups Professional Cookery Skills or industrial experience employment marked part in a tutorial programme and sauces • Knowledge and understanding tasks in designed to enhance your • Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL the form of assignments personal skills. • Prepare and cook meat and offal • Prepare and cook poultry Work Experience LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CATERING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA At Bury College you will benefit from work experience as an DIPLOMA IN AND HOSPITALITY IN CULINARY essential element of your study INTRODUCTION TO Overview of the course SKILLS programme. You will be supported to secure a work experience The Level 2 Catering and Hospitality Study THE HOSPITALITY Overview of the course placement allowing you to gain Programme will help to prepare you for This Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills is hands-on work based industry skills. INDUSTRY employment in roles such as kitchen/ Catering students have previously catering assistant or food and beverage ideal for anyone who would like to gain Overview of the course work specific skills and knowledge in the secured high quality work experience assistant. placements at: This Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to the catering industry. Hospitality Industry is ideal for anyone who How is the course structured and • Prestigious Hotels and Restaurants would like to work in the hospitality and how will I be assessed? How is the course structured and • Events such as the Grand National how will I be assessed? catering sector. This qualification covers the knowledge and Labour Party Conference and skills you need to progress to further This qualification covers the knowledge and • Catering and Banqueting companies You will be encouraged to develop and learning and training, or to enter work as a skills you will need to progress to further practise basic catering and food safety skills professional chef. You will learn many of the learning and training, or to enter work as a Career Opportunities required for employment and/or career techniques used in professional cookery, professional chef. You will learn many of the • Restaurant Manager progression in the hospitality sector. By covering the following food commodities: techniques used in professional cookery, • Chef gaining an understanding of the hospitality • Prepare, cook and serve stocks, soups covering the following food commodities: • Kitchen Manager industry you will be able to choose which and sauces • Prepare, cook and serve stocks, soups • Bar Person direction you would like to progress in. • Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables and sauces • Baker • Produce fermented dough products • Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables • Confectioner How is the course structured and • Prepare and cook meat and offal • Barista how will I be assessed? You will also learn: • Prepare and cook poultry • Food Service Person The course is structured into units that • Food safety within the catering and • Produce fermented dough products consist of assignments and a range of hospitality industry practical tests. • Restaurant service skills to broaden You will also learn: your understanding of how the industry • Food safety within the catering and The assignments focus on aspects of the operates hospitality industry catering industry including: • Restaurant service skills to broaden your • Introduction to the hospitality industry The course is assessed by: understanding of how the industry • Customer service in the hospitality • Practical tasks covering a range of food operates industry commodities and cooking techniques • Basic cookery and food preparation • Written examinations, which are internally The course is assessed by: • Introduction to healthy eating marked • Practical tasks covering a range of food • Using kitchen equipment commodities and cooking techniques • Written examinations, which are Practical tests are based around using internally marked For more different food items and cooking Catering methods. courses see overleaf

78 79 • Principles of promoting customer LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA service skills SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Catering and • Supervise food and beverage services YOUR SUCCESS Hospitality available - see page 138 IN FOOD AND • Legislation in food and beverage BEVERAGE • Supervise hospitality events Bury College study • Prepare and serve cocktails Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration SUPERVISION programmes provide Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Professional To support the development of these skills, additional skills, Level 3 Diploma in Professional Higher education Overview of the course Y666 3 Cookery or relevant industrial 1 year you will also undertake the following topics: experience and Patisserie and Confectionery or employment experience This qualification is for those who aspire • Food safety supervision opportunities to work towards becoming a professional • Supervision in the professional restaurant restaurant manager. environment Level 2 Diploma in Professional Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Higher education • Sustainability Personal Development T022 3 Cookery/Culinary skills or relevant 1 year Professional Cookery or employment How is the course structured and industrial experience. Benefit from the essential skills how will I be assessed? The course is assessed by: needed to progress your career. This qualification will help you develop • Practical tasks covering a range of During your study programme you advanced skills and techniques to undertake restaurant skills, such as supervising the Level 3 Diploma in Food and Level 2 qualification in Food and Higher education will receive support to further T017 3 1 year a range of food and beverage services. restaurant, cocktail making and running Beverage Supervision Beverage /Professional Cookery or employment develop your English and maths, The topics that will be undertaken develop an event/function have the opportunity to participate advanced skills and techniques in producing: • Written examinations, which are internally in enrichment activities and take • Principles of food and beverage service marked part in a tutorial programme • Principles of promoting food and • Knowledge and understanding tasks in the designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL beverage products form of assignments personal skills. To support the development of these skills, LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA you will also undertake the following topics: Work Experience IN PROFESSIONAL IN ADVANCED • Food safety supervision At Bury College you will benefit • Supervision in the professional kitchen from work experience as an PATISSERIE AND PROFESSIONAL • Sustainability essential element of your study • Gastronomy programme. You will be supported CONFECTIONERY COOKERY to secure a work experience The course is assessed by: placement allowing you to gain Overview of the course Overview of the course • Practical tasks covering a range of food hands-on work based industry skills. This qualification is for those who aspire to This qualification is for those who aspire to commodities and cooking techniques Catering students have previously work towards becoming a professional chef work towards becoming a professional chef. • Written examinations, which are internally secured high quality work experience in the pastry section of a kitchen. marked placements at: How is the course structured and • Knowledge and understanding tasks in the How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? form of assignments • Prestigious Hotels and Restaurants how will I be assessed? This qualification will help you develop • Events such as the Grand National This qualification will help you develop advanced skills and techniques to work and Labour Party Conference advanced skills and techniques to produce with meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. • Catering and Banqueting companies patisserie products, for example fine The topics that will be undertaken develop desserts and pastries. The topics that will advanced skills and techniques in producing: be undertaken develop advanced skills and techniques in producing: • Meat dishes • Dough and batter products • Fish and shellfish dishes • Petits fours • Poultry and game dishes • Pastry products • Vegetable and vegetarian dishes • Hot, cold and frozen desserts • Cakes and sponges • Display pieces and decorative items

To support the development of these skills, you will also undertake the following topics: • Food safety supervision • Supervision in the professional kitchen • Sustainability “I am enjoying • Gastronomy learning new The course is assessed by: • Practical tasks covering a range of food things on my commodities and cooking techniques • Written examinations, which are internally course and I like how Career Opportunities marked • Restaurant Manager • Knowledge and understanding tasks in friendly all the tutors • Chef the form of assignments • Kitchen Manager

and students are.” • Bar Person • Baker Name: Lauryn Monks • Confectioner • Barista Former School: Little Lever School • Food Service Person Studying: Level 2 Professional Cookery 80 81 How is the course structured and NCFE/CACHE how will I be assessed? SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Childcare and Teaching LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA You will alternate between college and YOUR SUCCESS Assistants available - see pages 138 and 150 placement on a week in and week out basis. IN CHILDCARE One day each week will be allocated to Bury College study study English and maths. You will complete Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration AND EDUCATION a range of units (16 for the full diploma). programmes provide additional skills, NCFE/CACHE Level 1 Level 2 Childcare course or EARLY YEARS Four or more GCSEs at grade Topics include: experience and V440 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Level 2 apprenticeship 1 year 1 9-2 (A*-E) including English • Child development from conception programme EDUCATOR (EYE) opportunities Caring for Children to 7 years Overview of the course • Providing safe environments for children NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma Personal Development Four or more GCSEs at grade This qualification is designed to build the • Play and learning in Childcare and Education NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate 9-3 (A*-D) including English or knowledge and skills you will need when • Observation assessment and planning Benefit from the essential skills Y527 Early Years Educator (EYE) 1 year in an Introduction to Early Years 2 a pass at Level 1 and a pass working with children. During the course, needed to progress your career. or Level 3 apprenticeship Education and Care in functional skills you will study a wide range of subjects in The course will be assessed by completion During your study programme you programme or employment college, and have the opportunity to put of assignment tasks, and two external will receive support to further new skills into practice during periods assignments, with grading Pass, Merit and develop your English and maths, NCFE/CACHE Level 3 Diploma Five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) Bury College Foundation of work placements. You will need to be Distinction. have the opportunity to participate Y528 in Childcare and Education Early 3 including English and preferably maths Degree or other higher 2 years a reliable and enthusiastic person with in enrichment activities and take Years Educator (EYE) plus a clear DBS check education or employment sensitivity to the needs of children and be part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your willing to work hard. Successful completion PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL of this course will give you a professional personal skills. qualification to work with children without How is the course structured and supervision in a wide range of different Work Experience how will I be assessed? work roles. NCFE/CACHE NCFE CACHE At Bury College you will benefit LEVEL 1 AWARD/ LEVEL 2 You will alternate between college and from work experience as an placement on a week in and week out basis. essential element of your study CERTIFICATE/ CERTIFICATE IN AN One day each week will be allocated to programme. You will be supported study English and maths, in order to achieve to secure a five day work experience DIPLOMA IN INTRODUCTION a grade 4/5 for future progression. placement allowing you to gain hands- CARING FOR TO EARLY YEARS on work based industry skills. Childcare Each unit, there are 16 in total, will have a students have previously secured CHILDREN EDUCATION series of written tasks and your practical high quality work experience skills will be assessed throughout your work placements at: Overview of the course AND CARE placements. This qualification is designed to stimulate • Primary Schools Overview of the course interest and encourage your understanding Units covered include: • Day Nurseries of the skills and knowledge needed to care This qualification is designed to help you • Introducing the role of the Early Years • Holiday Clubs and After School Care for a child. You will learn about the growth build the skills needed when working with Practitioner and development of children and will need children from birth up to five years. It gives • Legislation framework and professional Career Opportunities an ability to relate to children. you a professional qualification to work practice • Nursery Manager under supervision in a range of job roles in • Play, development and learning for • Playworker How is the course structured and a childcare environment e.g. Day Nurseries schools readiness and Schools. You will need to be a reliable, • Care Assistant how will I be assessed? • Professional development enthusiastic person with sensitivity to the • Teaching Assistant You will complete a combination of needs of children. You should enjoy working • Childminder mandatory and optional units, all assessed with children and be willing to work hard. by coursework and portfolio tasks. Units covered include: • Growth and development of young children • Children’s play • Practical health and safety • Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people “I’m enjoying completing my hands-on work experience placement and I like how interactive the lessons are.”

Name: Sashka Slavinski Former School: Bury Church of England High School Studying: Level 3 Childcare 82 83 Each knowledge unit also has a mandatory DIPLOMA IN series of questions produced by NOCN SUPPORTING and managed by the lecturer. The practical YOUR SUCCESS BRICKLAYING assessment is set by the awarding body and LEVEL 2 controlled by the lecturer. You must pass all practical and theoretical elements of Bury College study programmes provide Apprenticeships in Bricklaying available - see page 140 Overview of the course the programme to achieve this nationally The Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying is recognised qualification. additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration designed to further develop your skills experience and and knowledge, enabling you to work in Practical and theoretical units include: opportunities Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, the industry as a trainee bricklayer. The • Health, Safety and Welfare in Ascentis Level 1 Diploma in Four or more GCSEs at Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, qualification provides you with opportunities Construction and associated Industries Y094 Preparation for Employment in 1 grades 9-2 (A*-E) including 1 year Plumbing or Electrical to enhance and further develop your (unless completed at Level 1) Personal Development the Construction Industry English and maths Installation or an apprenticeship brickwork skills. The course offers • Understanding Information, Quantities Benefit from the essential skills opportunities to further develop hands and Communicating with others needed to progress your career. Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, on practical skills covering all aspects of • Understanding Construction Technology During your study programme you Diploma in Bricklaying Maths and English 9-3 (A*-D) plus • Set Out Masonry Structures Y586 1 apprenticeship or 1 year bricklaying, setting out, estimating, building will receive support to further Level 1 one other GCSE employment design and related areas. Approximately • Construct Masonry Cladding develop your English and maths, 60% of the course is practical based and • Construct Solid Walling Incorporating have the opportunity to participate 40% is theory. You may also have an Isolated and Attached Piers in enrichment activities and take Diploma in Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying plus Apprenticeship Y587 2 1 year opportunity to develop skills in a different • Construct Cavity Walling Forming part in a tutorial programme or employment Level 2 equivalent literacy and numeracy Masonry Structures designed to enhance your trade such as joinery or plastering. PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL personal skills. How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Work Experience Achievement of each unit is by internal How is the course structured and At Bury College you will benefit testing undertaken by the lecturer. ASCENTIS LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN how will I be assessed? from work experience as an DIPLOMA IN BRICKLAYING Achievement of each unit is by internal essential element of your study testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each programme. You will be supported PREPARATION LEVEL 1 knowledge unit also has a mandatory to secure a five day work experience series of questions produced by NOCN placement allowing you to gain hands- FOR EMPLOYMENT Overview of the course and managed by the lecturer. The practical on work based industry skills. Bricklaying IN THE The Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is assessment is set by the awarding body and students have previously secured designed to prepare you for entry into the controlled by the lecturer. You must pass high quality work experience CONSTRUCTION construction industry as a trainee bricklayer. all practical and theoretical elements of placements at: You will learn about the techniques the programme to achieve this nationally • National Building Corporations INDUSTRY used in all aspects of basic brickwork in recognised qualification. • Housing Associations an appropriate training environment. Overview of the course • Local building firms Bricklayers also use a variety of specialist Practical and theoretical units include: • Local schools This course will provide you with a basic tools to spread and joint mortar and cut • Health, Safety and Welfare in • Heritage Centres introduction to a variety of construction bricks or blocks to size, which you will Construction and associated Industries trades including plastering, brickwork, become familiar with on the course. • Knowledge of Technical information, carpentry and joinery. The course will As a bricklayer you will need a good head quantities and communicating with others provide an insight into the industry, for heights and be happy to work outdoors. • Knowledge of Construction Technology organisations and job roles. You will be Bricklaying can also be quite physical, so • Construct Block Walling required to complete a range of practical good fitness is also important. You will also • Construct Brick Walling projects and develop your skills and need to be precise, accurate and be able • Construct Cavity Walling knowledge through studying a range of units to follow instructions. Approximately 60% • Setting Out for Basic Masonry Structures including Health and Safety and Carrying of the course is practical based and 40% is • Mix Construction Materials out Operations. Approximately 80% of the theory. You may also have an opportunity to course is based in workshops and 20% is develop skills in a different trade such theory. as joinery or plastering.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Achievement of the mandatory unit ‘Introduction to Construction Work’ is internally assessed through building up “I really enjoy my a portfolio of evidence. Other units are assessed by a series of questions produced Bricklaying lessons by Ascentis and managed by your tutor. To gain the award you must be successful and I get great in all units. support from my Career Opportunities Topics covered include: For more • Bricklayer • Introduction to Construction Work Construction • Project Manager Introduction to Health and Safety tutors.” • courses - • Construction Operative • Personal Work Skills see overleaf • Handling and Storing Materials Name: Tylar Hodkinson and Components Former School: Parrenthorn High School • Carrying out Operations Studying: Level 1 Bricklaying 84 85 DIPLOMA IN LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA SUPPORTING CARPENTRY AND IN SITE CARPENTRY YOUR SUCCESS Apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery JOINERY LEVEL 2 Overview of the course Bury College study available - see page 141 This course will provide you with an programmes provide Overview of the course opportunity to develop advanced level skills additional skills, This course will provide you with an underpinning knowledge and associated Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration intermediate level of underpinning practical skills which are demanded of a Site experience and knowledge and associated practical skills opportunities Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, Carpenter within the construction industry. Ascentis Level 1 Diploma in Four or more GCSEs at which are demanded of a Carpenter and Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, You will be required to complete a range Y094 Preparation for Employment in 1 grades 9-2 (A*-E) including 1 year Joiner within the construction industry. Plumbing or Electrical of practical projects and develop your skills Personal Development the Construction Industry English and maths You will be required to complete a range Installation or an apprenticeship and knowledge through studying a range of of practical projects and develop your skills subjects including: Benefit from the essential skills and knowledge through studying a range needed to progress your career. Level 2 Diploma in • Analysing the construction industry and Maths and English 9-3 (A*-D) of units including Health and Safety, Trade During your study programme you Y091 Diploma in Carpentry and Carpentry and Joinery, 1 year the built environment 1 Technology and other related subjects. will receive support to further Joinery Level 1 plus one other GCSE apprenticeship or employment • Trade Technology and sustainability Approximately 60% of the course is develop your English and maths, practical based and 40% is theory. have the opportunity to participate Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry You will also have the opportunity to Diploma in Carpentry and Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery in enrichment activities and take Y097 2 and Joinery, apprenticeship 1 year continue to develop your knowledge and Joinery Level 2 with equivalent literacy and numeracy How is the course structured and practical skills in woodworking machinery part in a tutorial programme or employment how will I be assessed? designed to enhance your and first and second fixing operations. PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Achievement of each unit is by internal Approximately 60% of the course is personal skills. Level 3 Diploma in Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery Higher education, Y101 3 1 year testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each practical based and 40% is theory. Site Carpentry with equivalent literacy and numeracy apprenticeship or employment knowledge unit also has a mandatory Work Experience series of questions produced by NOCN How is the course structured and At Bury College you will benefit and managed by the lecturer. The practical how will I be assessed? from work experience as an assessment is set by the awarding body and Achievement of each unit is by internal essential element of your study controlled by the lecturer. You must pass testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each programme. You will be supported Topics covered include: How is the course structured and all practical and theoretical elements of knowledge unit also has a mandatory to secure a five day work experience ASCENTIS LEVEL 1 • Introduction to Construction Work how will I be assessed? the programme to achieve this nationally series of questions produced by NOCN placement allowing you to gain hands- • Introduction to Health and Safety recognised qualification. Achievement of each unit is by internal and managed by the lecturer. The practical on work based industry skills. Carpentry DIPLOMA IN • Personal Work Skills testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each assessment is set by the awarding body and and Joinery students have previously • Handling and Storing Materials Theoretical and practical units include: PREPARATION knowledge unit also has a mandatory controlled by the lecturer. You must pass secured high quality work experience and Components • Health, safety and welfare in construction series of questions produced by NOCN all practical and theoretical elements of placements at: FOR EMPLOYMENT • Carrying out Operations and managed by the lecturer. The practical and associated industries (unless the programme to achieve this nationally IN THE assessment is set by the awarding body and completed at Level 1) recognised qualification. • National Building Corporations controlled by the lecturer. You must pass • Understanding information, quantities and • Housing Associations CONSTRUCTION all practical and theoretical elements of communication with others Theoretical and practical units include: • Local building firms DIPLOMA IN the programme to achieve this nationally • Understanding construction technology • Analysing technical information, quantities • Local schools INDUSTRY recognised qualification. • Preparing and using carpentry and joinery and communication with others • Heritage Centres CARPENTRY AND portable power tools Overview of the course • Analysing the construction industry and JOINERY LEVEL 1 Practical and theoretical units include: • Carry out first fixing operations built environment Career Opportunities This course will provide you with a basic • Health, safety and welfare in • Carry out second fixing operations • Setting up and operating cutting and introduction to a variety of construction • Carpenter Overview of the course construction and associated industries • Carry out structural carcassing operations shaping machinery trades including plastering, brickwork, • Joiner This course is designed to prepare you for • Knowledge of technical information, • Carry out maintenance to non-structural • Erecting complex structural carcassing carpentry and joinery. The course will • Construction Manager entry into the construction industry as a quantities and communication with others carpentry work components provide an insight into the industry, • Project Manager trainee joiner. You will have the opportunity • Knowledge of construction technology • Installing and maintaining non-structural organisations and job roles. You will be • Timber Yard Operative to develop basic hand skills and learn about • Produce woodworking joints and structural components • Wood Machinist required to complete a range of practical the techniques used in all aspects of joinery • Maintain and use carpentry and joinery projects and develop your skills and in an appropriate training environment. You hand tools knowledge through studying a range of units will experience various elements of bench • Prepare and use carpentry and joinery including Health and Safety and Carrying and site based practical and theory work, portable power tools out Operations. Approximately 80% of the helping to prepare you for the industry and course is based in workshops and 20% is have the opportunity to practice the skills theory. you learn, building your confidence with the tools and materials commonly used in How is the course structured and industry. You will also need to be precise, how will I be assessed? accurate and be able to follow instructions. Achievement of the mandatory unit Approximately 60% of the course is ‘Introduction to Construction Work’ is practical based in workshops and 40% internally assessed through building up is theory. a portfolio of evidence. Other units are assessed by a series of questions produced For more by Ascentis and managed by the lecturer. Construction To gain the award you must be successful courses - in all units. see overleaf

86 87 How is the course structured and SUPPORTING DIPLOMA IN how will I be assessed? PLASTERING Achievement of each unit is by internal YOUR SUCCESS testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each LEVEL 2 knowledge unit also has a mandatory Bury College study series of questions produced by NOCN programmes provide Apprenticeships in Plastering available - see page 141 Overview of the course and managed by the lecturer. The practical The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering is assessment is set by the awarding body additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration designed to further develop your skills and and controlled by your tutor. You must pass experience and knowledge, enabling you to work in the all practical and theoretical elements of opportunities Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, the programme to achieve this nationally Ascentis Level 1 Diploma in Four or more GCSEs at industry as a trainee plasterer. You will have Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, recognised qualification. Y094 Preparation for Employment in 1 grades 9-2 (A*-E) including 1 year the opportunity to develop your tool skills Plumbing or Electrical Personal Development the Construction Industry English and maths and associated practical skills, and enhance Installation or an apprenticeship your underpinning knowledge demanded of Theoretical and practical units include: Benefit from the essential skills a plasterer within the construction industry. • Health, safety and welfare in the needed to progress your career. Diploma in Maths and English 9-3 (A*-D) Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, Y092 1 1 year You will be required to complete a range construction and associated industries During your study programme you Plastering Level 1 plus one other GCSE apprenticeship or employment of practical projects and develop your skills (Unless completed at Level 1) will receive support to further and knowledge through studying a range of • Understanding information, quantities, develop your English and maths, Diploma in Level 1 Diploma in Plastering with Apprenticeship and communication with others have the opportunity to participate Y099 2 1 year subjects including Health and Safety, Trade Plastering Level 2 equivalent literacy and numeracy or employment Technology and other related subjects. You • Understanding construction technology in enrichment activities and take will also have the opportunity to continue to • Applying plaster materials to internal part in a tutorial programme surfaces designed to enhance your develop your knowledge and practical skills PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL in both solid and fibrous plastering. • Fixing dry lining and plasterboard personal skills. products to interiors How is the course structured and Approximately 60% of the course is • Applying render materials to external Work Experience ASCENTIS LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN how will I be assessed? practical based and 40% is theory. You may surfaces DIPLOMA IN PLASTERING Achievement of each unit is by internal also have an opportunity to develop skills in At Bury College you will benefit testing undertaken by the lecturer. Each a different trade such as joinery. from work experience as an PREPARATION LEVEL 1 knowledge unit also has a mandatory essential element of your study series of questions produced by NOCN programme. You will be supported to secure a five day work experience FOR EMPLOYMENT Overview of the course and managed by the lecturer. The practical placement allowing you to gain hands- The Level 1 Diploma in Plastering is assessment is set by the awarding body and IN THE on work based industry skills. Plastering designed to prepare you for entry into the controlled by the lecturer. You must pass students have previously secured CONSTRUCTION construction industry as a trainee plasterer. all practical and theoretical elements of high quality work experience You will develop basic practical hand skills the programme to achieve this nationally placements at: INDUSTRY and have the opportunity to learn how to recognised qualification. use a variety of tools. You will also learn • National Building Corporations Overview of the course about various plastering techniques such Topics covered include: • Housing Associations This course will provide you with a basic as how to prepare surfaces. You will have • Know how to carry out safe working • Local building firms introduction to a variety of construction the opportunity to build your confidence practices in construction • Local schools trades including plastering, brickwork, by practising the skills you learn in a realistic • Knowledge of information, quantities and • Heritage Centres carpentry and joinery. The course will training environment. To be successful you communicating with others provide an insight into the industry, will need to be precise, accurate and be able • Knowledge of building methods and Career Opportunities organisations and job roles. You will be to follow instructions. Approximately 60% construction technology required to complete a range of practical of the course is practical based in workshops • Know how to prepare background • Plasterer projects and develop your skills and and 40% is theory. You may also have an surfaces and plaster materials • Project Manager knowledge through studying a range of units opportunity to develop skills in a different • Know how to apply plaster materials to • Business Owner including Health and Safety and Carrying trade such as tiling or brickwork. internal backgrounds out Operations. Approximately 80% of the • Know how to produce components course is based in workshops and 20% is from moulds theory.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Achievement of the mandatory unit ‘Introduction to Construction Work’ is internally assessed through building up a portfolio of evidence. Other units are assessed by a series of questions produced by Ascentis and managed by your tutor. “I really enjoy To gain the award you must be successful in all units. the hands-on

Topics covered include: plastering sessions For more • Introduction to Construction Work Construction • Introduction to Health and Safety in the workshop.” courses - • Personal Work Skills see overleaf Handling and Storing Materials • Name: Joshua Couperthwaite and Components Former School: The Elton High School • Carrying out Operations Studying: Level 2 Plastering

88 89 Apprenticeships in CITY & GUILDS CITY & GUILDS SUPPORTING Electrical Installation available - see page 143 LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA YOUR SUCCESS IN ELECTRICAL IN ELECTRICAL Bury College study INSTALLATION INSTALLATION programmes provide additional skills, Overview of the course Overview of the course Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration experience and The Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation The Level 3 Diploma is aimed at those opportunities Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, is designed to develop your skills and who have completed the Level 2 Ascentis Level 1 Diploma in Four or more GCSEs at Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, knowledge, enabling you to work in the qualification who want to further their Y094 Preparation for Employment in 1 grades 9-2 (A*-E) including 1 year Plumbing or Electrical industry as a trainee electrician. It is knowledge and abilities. Completion of Personal Development the Construction Industry English and maths Installation or an apprenticeship designed for new entrants to the industry, this course significantly reduces the time Benefit from the essential skills providing you with the basic skills and needed to complete an Electrotechnical needed to progress your career. Four or more GCSEs at grades Level 2 Diploma in City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in experience you need. The course combines Apprenticeship programme and is highly During your study programme you Y770 1 9-3 (A*-D) including maths, English Electrical Installation or 1 year Electrical Installation theoretical and practical competencies, valued by employers. will receive support to further and science an apprenticeship which include the installation of electrical develop your English and maths, circuits, equipment, cables and accessories How is the course structured and Four or more GCSEs at grades Level 3 Diploma in Electrical have the opportunity to participate City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in and the use of hand and power tools.. how will I be assessed? V635 2 9-4 (A*-C) including maths, Installation, apprenticeship 1 year in enrichment activities and take Electrical Installation English and science or employment The course is structured to reflect the wide part in a tutorial programme How is the course structured and range of activities that an Electrician would designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL how will I be assessed? encounter and is broken down into six units. personal skills. City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship Y620 3 1 year The course is structured to reflect the wide Assessment is by written assignments, Electrical Installation in Electrical Installation or employment range of activities that an Electrician would written exams and practical assessments. Work Experience encounter and is broken down into five units. Assessment is through a series of City You will study six units: At Bury College you will benefit and Guilds on-line multiple-choice tests and • Understand the Fundamental Principles from work experience as an externally set assignments, which include and Requirements of Environmental essential element of your study Topics covered include: Approximately 60% of the course is practical tasks. Technology Systems programme. You will be supported ASCENTIS LEVEL 1 • Introduction to Construction Work practical based in workshops and 40% is • Principles of Electrical Science to secure a five day work experience • Introduction to Health and Safety theory. You may also have an opportunity You will study five units: • Electrical Installations Fault Diagnosis and placement allowing you to gain hands- DIPLOMA IN • Personal Work Skills to develop skills in a different trade such as • Health and Safety in Building Services Rectification on work based industry skills. Electrical • Handling and Storing Materials brickwork or plastering. PREPARATION Engineering • Electrical Installations Inspection Testing Installation students have previously and Components • Principles of Electrical Science and Commissioning secured high quality work FOR EMPLOYMENT • Carrying out Operations How is the course structured and experience placements at: how will I be assessed? • Electrical Installations Technology • Electrical Systems Design • Installation of Wiring Systems and • Career Awareness in Building Services IN THE • National Building Corporations The qualification is assessed through a Enclosures Engineering • Housing Associations CONSTRUCTION series of practical and written assignments, • Understanding how to communicate to CITY & GUILDS • Local building firms which are set by City & Guilds and marked others within Building Services INDUSTRY • Local schools LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA by your tutor. You must pass all practical Engineering and theoretical elements of the programme • Heritage Centres Overview of the course IN ELECTRICAL to achieve this nationally recognised This course will provide you with a basic qualification. Career Opportunities introduction to a variety of construction INSTALLATION • Electrician trades including plastering, brickwork, Practical and theoretical units include: Overview of the course • Electrical Engineer carpentry and joinery. The course will • Structure of the construction industry • Technician provide an insight into the industry, The Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation • Fundamental safe working practices organisations and job roles. You will be is designed to prepare you for entry into the • Environmental and sustainability measures required to complete a range of practical construction industry as a trainee electrician. in domestic dwellings projects and develop your skills and The course is suitable for students who are • Site preparation for working in the knowledge through studying a range of units just starting out a career pathway within the construction industry including Health and Safety and Carrying electrical sector and require a broad range • Electrical installation wiring and out Operations. Approximately 80% of the of skills to progress into the workplace. terminations course is based in workshops and 20% is There is a combination of practical and • Fabrication techniques for electrical theory. theoretical elements covering essentials installation such as health and safety, wiring, fabrication • Electrical science and technology How is the course structured and and electrical science. The course includes how will I be assessed? hands-on practical training and assessment Achievement of the mandatory unit in Electrical Installation. You will use a variety ‘Introduction to Construction Work’ is of hand tools, equipment and materials. internally assessed through building up You will be working with different types a portfolio of evidence. Other units are of wiring systems and enclosures. The assessed by a series of questions produced theoretical-based units include electrical by Ascentis and managed by your tutor. science, environmental measures, general For more To gain the award you must be successful construction and health and safety. Construction in all units. courses - see overleaf

90 91 CITY & GUILDS CITY & GUILDS SUPPORTING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA YOUR SUCCESS IN PLUMBING IN PLUMBING Bury College study programmes provide Apprenticeships in Plumbing available - see page 141 Overview of the course Overview of the course The course is suitable for those who wish to This Level 3 Diploma will suit you if you additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration pursue a career in the plumbing sector and already have a good understanding of experience and require a broad range of skills to progress basic plumbing knowledge and skills. The opportunities Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, Ascentis Level 1 Diploma in Four or more GCSEs at into the workplace. On the Level 2 Diploma qualification focuses on the development Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, Y094 Preparation for Employment in 1 grades 9-2 (A*-E) including 1 year in Plumbing there is a combination of of the underlying principles and practical Plumbing or Electrical Personal Development the Construction Industry English and maths practical and theoretical elements covering skills required in the Plumbing sector. Installation or an apprenticeship essentials such as health and safety, It is designed to deliver a high level of Benefit from the essential skills electrical and scientific principles. occupational skills and provide a sound needed to progress your career. Four or more GCSEs at grades City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma platform from which to progress. The During your study programme you Y680 1 9-3 (A*-D) including maths, in Plumbing, apprenticeship or 1 year in Plumbing At Level 2 you will further refine your hand course will also enhance your ability to work will receive support to further English and science Employment skills and gain the ability to complete a to deadlines and increase your speed in develop your English and maths, variety of detailed plumbing involving both the workshop. Excellent organisational and have the opportunity to participate Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma hot and cold water systems. You will also time management skills will be developed in enrichment activities and take City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma (A*-C) including maths, English and Y681 2 in Plumbing, apprenticeship or 1 year further develop your ability to interpret through working to strict deadlines to part in a tutorial programme in Plumbing science or City & Guilds Level 1 designed to enhance your Employment information by working out materials complete practical projects. You may also PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Diploma in Plumbing required and costings for a variety of have an opportunity to develop skills in a personal skills. systems. The course will also enhance your different trade such as joinery or plastering. City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma Higher Education, Y816 3 1 year ability to work to deadlines and increase Work Experience in Plumbing in Plumbing apprenticeship or Employment your speed in the workshop. Excellent How is the course structured and At Bury College you will benefit organisational and time management skills how will I be assessed? from work experience as an will be developed through working to strict The qualification is assessed through a series essential element of your study deadlines to complete practical projects. of practical assignments and online multiple programme. You will be supported Introduction to Health and Safety pipework and plastic pipework pressure. You may also have an opportunity to develop choice examinations and four written • to secure a five day work experience ASCENTIS LEVEL 1 Personal Work Skills Approximately 60% of the course is skills in a different trade such as joinery or projects set by City & Guilds. You will be • placement allowing you to gain hands- Handling and Storing Materials practical based in workshops and 40% is plastering. guided and supported as you move through • on work based industry skills. Plumbing DIPLOMA IN and Components theory. You may also have an opportunity the programme and regular feedback will students have previously secured Carrying out Operations to develop skills in a different trade such How is the course structured and ensure you always know how well you are PREPARATION • high quality work experience as joinery or brickwork. how will I be assessed? performing. placements at: FOR EMPLOYMENT Assessment is by practical assessments, IN THE How is the course structured and theory knowledge checks and a practical You will complete all the mandatory units • National Building Corporations CITY & GUILDS how will I be assessed? end test. plus the following units: • Housing Associations CONSTRUCTION LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA The qualification is assessed through a • Understand the Fundamental Principles • Local building firms series of practical and written assignments, This course covers key plumbing principles and Requirements of Environmental • Local schools INDUSTRY IN PLUMBING which are set by City & Guilds and marked and processes including: Technology Systems • Heritage Centres by your tutor. You must pass all practical • Common plumbing principles • Plumbing system installation planning Overview of the course Overview of the course and theoretical elements of the programme • Environmental awareness • Complex cold water systems Career Opportunities This course will provide you with a basic The Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing is to achieve this nationally recognised • Hot and cold water • Domestic hot water • Plumber introduction to a variety of construction designed to prepare you for entry into the qualification. • Sanitation • Sanitation and drainage systems • Heating Engineer trades including plastering, brickwork, construction industry as a trainee plumber. • Working relations • Central heating systems • Gas Engineer carpentry and joinery. The course will You will learn about the techniques used Theoretical and practical units include: • Health and safety • Domestic gas principles • Drainage Specialist provide an insight into the industry, in all aspects of basic plumbing in an • Common plumbing principles • Career awareness in building services organisations and job roles. You will be appropriate training environment. This • Environmental awareness engineering required to complete a range of practical course is designed to give you a taster of the • Hot and cold water projects and develop your skills and skills associated with the electrical, heating • Sanitation knowledge through studying a range of units and ventilation and plumbing industries. • Working relations including Health and Safety and Carrying The course will also provide an introduction • Health and safety out Operations. Approximately 80% of the to above ground drainage, copper course is based in workshops and 20% is theory.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? Achievement of the mandatory unit “Bury College ‘Introduction to Construction Work’ is internally assessed through building up a portfolio of evidence. Other units are is great, I am assessed by a series of questions produced For more by Ascentis and managed by the lecturer. learning new skills Construction To gain the award you must be successful courses - in all units. all the time.” see overleaf

Topics covered include: Name: Kai Haslam • Introduction to Construction Work Former School: Philips High School Studying: Level 1 Plumbing 92 93 Apprenticeships in construction available - see pages 140-141 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing available - see page 143 Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration Course Code Y678 BTEC Level 1 or 2 in Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Course Title City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in SUPPORTING Level 3 BTEC Foundation Installation, Plastering or Plumbing, plus Dental Nursing Employment or Y831 Diploma Construction and 3 GCSEs in English and maths at grades 1 year YOUR SUCCESS higher education Level 3 the Built Environment 9-4 (A*-C). In certain circumstances it may be possible to enrol on this course Entry Requirements Four or more GCSEs at grades Bury College study with alternative post-16 qualifications 9-4 (A*-C) including English programmes provide Language additional skills, Progression Employment or further study experience and opportunities Duration 1 year by coursework assignments, externally Personal Development LEVEL 3 BTEC set examinations and tasks.

Benefit from the essential skills PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL FOUNDATION Mandatory units include: SUPPORTING needed to progress your career. DIPLOMA • Health, Safety and Welfare in YOUR SUCCESS DENTAL NURSING During your study programme you Construction will receive support to further Overview of the course CONSTRUCTION • Sustainable Construction Bury College study develop your English and maths, • Mathematics in Construction Enhance your career prospects with a Bury College Dental Nursing qualification and have the opportunity to participate AND THE BUILT • Science and Materials in Construction programmes provide combine hands-on work experience with college study. You will spend two days in college in enrichment activities and take ENVIRONMENT additional skills, and 16 hours per week on a placement where you will provide support during a range part in a tutorial programme Optional units may include: experience and of dental treatments. designed to enhance your Overview of the course • Building technology opportunities personal skills. This is a specialist and work-related • Measuring, estimating and tendering How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? qualification that will provide a progression • Project in construction The course is assessed through coursework, four exams and observation of your skills Career Opportunities • Employment framework in the built Personal Development pathway to advanced apprenticeships for whilst on placement. You will have the opportunity to study both GCSE maths and English. • Dental Nursing environment technical and managerial roles and also onto Benefit from the essential skills During your placement you will have the opportunity to provide support on a range of • Oral Hygienist • Conversion and adaptation of buildings higher education. A significant proportion needed to progress your career. dental treatments and you will be observed. You will develop a range of employability skills • Nurse Training • Measurement techniques of recruitment in the construction sector During your study programme you such as working as part of a team, using your own initiative and listening to the needs • Practice Management is at graduate level and this course will will receive support to further of service users. • Dental Technician allow entry to a range of HNC/HND and Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit or develop your English and maths, Foundation Degree programmes. Distinction. Your final qualification will have have the opportunity to participate two grades in the range PP to D*D* and in enrichment activities and take How is the course structured and attract up to 84 UCAS points. part in a tutorial programme how will I be assessed? designed to enhance your You will complete a combination of personal skills. mandatory and optional units, assessed Work Experience At Bury College you will benefit from work experience as an essential element of your study programme. You will be supported to secure a five day work experience placement allowing you to gain hands-on work based industry skills. Construction students have previously secured “I enjoy high quality work experience placements at: going out on • National Building Corporations • Housing Associations placements • Local building firms • Local schools and gaining the • Heritage Centres experience of being in Career Opportunities For more • Health and Safety Officer a working environment.” Construction • Project Manager courses - • Development Manager Name: Imaan Nawaz see pages Former School: Falinge Park High School 84 - 93 Studying: Level 3 Dental Nursing

94 95 How is the course structured and BTEC LEVEL 3 how will I be assessed? SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Engineering and EXTENDED In year one, you will complete a combination YOUR SUCCESS Manufacturing available - see page 144 of mandatory and optional units, assessed CERTIFICATE IN by coursework assignments, externally Bury College study set examinations and tasks. Units include: Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration ENGINEERING programmes provide • Health and Safety in the Engineering additional skills, Level 1 BTEC Introductory Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-2 (A*-E) Level 2 programme in /LEVEL 3 BTEC 1 year Workplace experience and Y120 Diploma in Engineering 1 including maths, English and science Engineering or an apprenticeship DIPLOMA IN • Mechanical Principles and Applications opportunities • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians Four or more GCSEs at grades Level 3 programmes in ENGINEERING • Properties and Applications of EAL Level 2 Diploma in Personal Development Y108 2 9-3 (A*-D)including maths, Engineering or an 1 year Engineering Materials Engineering Technologies Overview of the course English and science apprenticeship • Setting and Proving Secondary Benefit from the essential skills The BTEC Extended Certificate is a Processing Machines needed to progress your career. specialist qualification for those who wish • Fabrication Processes and Technology During your study programme you BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate Five or more GCSEs at grades Apprenticeship, to pursue a career in Engineering. The will receive support to further Y463 in Engineering/Level 3 BTEC 3 9-4 (A*-C), including maths and higher education 1/2 years course is designed to provide you with a Year two Level 3 Diploma in Engineering develop your English and maths, Diploma in Engineering core science and English 9-3 (A*-D) or employment good knowledge and understanding of units include: have the opportunity to participate Engineering whilst developing the skills • Communications for Engineering in enrichment activities and take required to prepare you for employment Technicians part in a tutorial programme or progression into further study within the • Engineering Projects designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL engineering sector. The qualification allows • Electrical and Electronic Principles personal skills. you to study English and maths alongside it. • Engineering Drawing for Technicians How is the course structured and On completion of the Extended Certificate Engineering Secondary and Finishing LEVEL 1 BTEC EAL LEVEL 2 how will I be assessed? • Work Experience there is the opportunity to study for the Techniques INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN You will complete a combination of Level 3 BTEC Diploma in year two, this is At Bury College you will benefit mandatory and optional units assessed by equivalent to two A Levels. from work experience as an DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING an on-screen multiple choice examination, essential element of your study coursework and practical assessments: programme. You will be supported ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES • Engineering Environment Awareness to secure a five day work experience • Engineering Techniques placement allowing you to gain hands- Overview of the course Overview of the course • Engineering Mathematics and Science on work based industry skills. This is a specialist foundation qualification This is a highly practical qualification which Principles Engineering students have previously in engineering which will provide you with will provide you with an intermediate • Understanding Computer Aided secured high quality work experience the opportunity to develop a range of knowledge and understanding of a broad Drawing (CAD) placements at: engineering skills and techniques alongside range of practices and processes related • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) the personal skills and attributes essential to engineering technology. You will also • Fitting and Assembly Techniques/ • National Engineering Organisations for a successful career in the sector. develop understanding and skills that are Manual Turning Techniques/Manual • Local Businesses Studying the Level 1 BTEC Introductory relevant to a wide variety of careers and Milling Techniques • Engineering Services Diploma in Engineering will allow you to study routes using a hands-on approach achieve a nationally recognised vocational to basic engineering training. This course In addition to the main qualification you Career Opportunities qualification which will provide a progression will enable you to make more informed will continue to study GCSEs in English pathway to a Level 2 programme or decisions about your career and progression • Civil Engineer and maths unless you have passed at • Engineering Technician apprenticeship. options and help you to develop the grade 4 or above. personal skills necessary to help you • Energy Engineer Engineering Maintenance Fitter How is the course structured and to work effectively. • • Process Operator how will I be assessed? • Systems Engineering You will complete a combination of mandatory and optional units, all assessed by coursework assignments: • Being Organised • Developing a Personal Progression Plan • Working with Others • Researching a Topic • Manufacturing and Engineered Product Using Hand Tools “I really enjoyed • Manufacturing a Component Using Machining Processes my time at Bury • Using a Welding Process to Join Materials • Assembling Electronic Circuits College and I am • Carrying Out an Electrical Installation • Producing Engineering Drawings proud to have achieved using CAD For more Triple Distinction Stars.” Engineering In addition to the main qualification you courses will complete Functional Skills or GCSEs - see overleaf in English and maths. Name: Mohammed Adil Tufail Former School: Abraham Moss Community School Achieved: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (D*, D*, D*) Progression: Engineering 96 97 SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in Engineering and Manufacturing available - see page 144 YOUR SUCCESS Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration programmes provide additional skills, Five or more GCSEs at grades BTEC Level 3 Foundation Apprenticeship, 9-4 (A*-C), including maths, English experience and Y464 Diploma/Extended Diploma 3 higher education 1/2 years and science or a Level 2 Engineering opportunities in Engineering or employment qualification Personal Development BTEC Level 3 Foundation Five or more GCSEs at grades Benefit from the essential skills Apprenticeship, Diploma/Extended Diploma 9-4 (A*-C), including maths, English needed to progress your career. Y380 3 higher education 1/2 years in Electrical and Electronic and science or a Level 2 Engineering During your study programme you or employment Engineering qualification will receive support to further develop your English and maths, have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities and take part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in How is the course structured and personal skills. BTEC LEVEL 3 Engineering units: how will I be assessed? FOUNDATION • Specialist Engineering Project In year one you will complete a combination Work Experience • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers of mandatory and optional units, assessed DIPLOMA/ • Further Engineering Maths by teacher marked assignments, work-based At Bury College you will benefit • CAM and Planning tasks and written exams. from work experience as an EXTENDED • Modern Manufacturing Systems essential element of your study DIPLOMA IN • Manufacturing CNC Machining Processes Year 1 Level 3 Foundation Diploma in programme. You will be supported • Additive Manufacturing Processes Electrical and Electronic Engineering units: to secure a five day work experience ENGINEERING • Work Experience in the Engineering • Engineering Principles placement allowing you to gain hands- Sector • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely on work based industry skills. Engineering students have previously Overview of the course as a Team secured high quality work experience The BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma is a • Engineering Product Design and placements at: specialist qualification for students who wish BTEC LEVEL 3 Manufacture to pursue a career or higher education route • Applied Commercial and Quality • National Engineering Organisations in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical FOUNDATION Principles in Engineering • Local Businesses Engineering. The course is designed to • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems • Engineering Services provide you with a good knowledge and DIPLOMA/ • Electronic Devices and Circuits understanding of Engineering whilst • Electronic Measurement and Testing Career Opportunities developing the skills required to prepare you EXTENDED of Circuits for employment or progression into Higher DIPLOMA IN • Electrical/Electronic Engineer Education within the engineering sector. Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in • Civil Engineer On completion of the Level 3 Foundation ELECTRICAL AND Electrical and Electronic Engineering units: • Engineering Technician Diploma there is the opportunity to study • Specialist Engineering Project • Energy Engineer for the Level 3 Extended Diploma in year 2, ELECTRONIC • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers • Maintenance Engineer this is equivalent to three A levels. ENGINEERING • Further Engineering Maths • Systems Engineer • Three Phase Electrical Systems • Electrical Machines How is the course structured and Overview of the course how will I be assessed? • Digital and Analogue Electronic Systems The BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma is • Programmable Logic Controllers In year one you will complete a combination a specialist qualification for students who • Work Experience in the Engineering of mandatory and optional units, assessed wish to pursue a career or higher education Sector by teacher marked assignments, work-based route in Engineering with a focus on tasks and written exams. Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The course is designed to provide you with a Year 1 Level 3 Foundation Diploma in good knowledge and understanding of Engineering units: Engineering whilst developing the skills • Engineering Principles required to prepare you for employment or • Delivery of Engineering Processes progression into Higher Education within Safely as a Team the engineering sector. On completion • Engineering Product Design and of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma there Manufacture is the opportunity to study for the Level • Applied Commercial and Quality 3 Extended Diploma in year 2, this is Principles in Engineering equivalent to three A levels. • Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems • Computer Aided Design in Engineering (CAD) • Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes

98 99 then developing the practical skills. You will LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA be assessed by completion of continual SUPPORTING practical assessments, oral questions, YOUR SUCCESS IN WOMEN’S assignments, and online external tests. Apprenticeships in Hairdressing HAIRDRESSING Each module will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Bury College study available - see page 146 programmes provide Overview of the course This is a one year course covering all aspects Whilst on your Study Programme, you additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration of hairdressing skills to enable progression will achieve the technical skills in the experience and to a Junior Stylist in industry. An enthusiasm following services: opportunities Introduction to the Three or more GCSEs at grades Level 2 programme in for hairdressing is essential, in addition to 1 year Y005 Hairdressing and Beauty 1 A*-G, including maths and English Hairdressing, Barbering or personal qualities of motivation, good • Reception Duties Sector (Hair Route) at grade 9-1 (A*-G) Beauty Therapy or employment communication and dexterity skills. Mature • Shampoo, condition and treat the Personal Development students are welcome on this course. The hair and scalp Benefit from the essential skills Three or more GCSEs at grades 9-3 Level 3 Diploma in Women’s • Consultation needed to progress your career. Level 2 Certificate in skills include carrying out services such as Y923 2 (A*-D) including maths and English or a Hairdressing, Level 2 Certificate 1 year • Promoting Products and Services During your study programme you Hairdressing shampooing, conditioning, styling, dressing Level 1 qualification in Hairdressing in Barbering or employment and setting hair, cutting, perming and • The Art of Dressing Hair will receive support to further colouring. • Creating an Image Based on a Theme develop your English and maths, Three or more GCSEs at grades Level 3 Advanced Technical within the Hair and Beauty Sector have the opportunity to participate Level 2 Diploma in 9-3 (A*-D) including maths and Diploma in Hairdressing, Level 2 • Cutting 2 1 year How is the course structured and in enrichment activities and take Y534 Perming Women’s Hairdressing English or a Level 1 qualification Technical Certificate in Barbering how will I be assessed? • part in a tutorial programme in Hairdressing and Beauty or an apprenticeship • Health and Safety designed to enhance your You will complete a comprehensive PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Colour and lighten hair programme of study to enable you to • personal skills. achieve up-to-date hairdressing skills. This course is based around learning the theory Work Experience • Colour in the Hair and Beauty Industry How is the course structured and At Bury College you will benefit INTRODUCTION TO • Styling Women’s Hair how will I be assessed? from work experience as an essential THE HAIRDRESSING • Plaiting and Twisting You will complete the mandatory element of your study programme. • Salon Reception assessment components of a theory based You will be supported to secure a work AND BEAUTY • Colouring Hair using Temporary Colour exam and a practical synoptic assignment experience placement allowing you • Creating a Hair and Beauty Image towards the end of the course. You will to gain hands-on work based SECTOR (HAIR • Health and Safety provide evidence of work experience. industry skills. ROUTE) • Working with Others Whilst on your Study Programme, you will Career Opportunities achieve the technical skills in the following Overview of the course services: • Hairdresser This course will provide you with an LEVEL 2 • Salon Owner introduction to a career in hairdressing. It will Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and • Stylist give you a valuable insight into the industry, CERTIFICATE • scalp • Barber develop your skills and provide you with IN HAIRDRESSING The art of dressing hair • Freelance Hairdresser relevant industry knowledge. An enthusiasm • Client consultation • Cruise Liner Stylist for hairdressing is essential, in addition Overview of the course • Health and Safety • Salon Manager to personal qualities of motivation, good • This course has been designed to meet the Working in the hair industry • Manufacturer Technician communication and dexterity skills. Mature • latest education reforms which are relevant Reception • Salon Receptionist learners are welcome on this course. • to industry needs and are more rigorous • Create an image based on a theme within with high quality practical learning. This the hair and beauty sector How is the course structured and qualification will also support your progress how will I be assessed? onto further education, university and The qualification is based on practical employment. The skills include carrying out experience. You will work at your own pace services such as shampooing, conditioning, throughout the programme and styling, dressing and setting hair, cutting competence will be assessed during the and colouring. year. Assessments will take place through practical observations, assignments and online theory tests. Each module will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Whilst on your Study Programme, you “I love the working will achieve knowledge and skills in the following areas: atmosphere at Bury • Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector College. The tutors For more • Presenting a Professional Image Hair & • Shampooing and Conditioning Barbering really encourage you courses and help you to progress.” - see overleaf

Name: Jade Susannah Houghton Former School: The Derby High School Studying: Level 3 Hairdressing 100 101 questions, assignments, and online LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA external tests. This course will also SUPPORTING IN HAIRDRESSING include a work placement. YOUR SUCCESS Whilst on your Study Programme, you Apprenticeships in Hairdressing Overview of the course Bury College study available - see page 146 will achieve the technical skills in the This course is designed for hairdressers following services: programmes provide wishing to develop advanced skills in additional skills, specialist areas and is based around learning Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration • Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety experience and theory and knowledge and practising skills. Practice in the Salon An enthusiasm for hairdressing is essential, in opportunities • Hairdressing Consultation Support for Three or more GCSEs at grades Level 2 programme or addition to personal qualities of motivation, Y005 Level 1 Certificate in Barbering 1 1 year Colleagues 9-1 (A*-G) including maths and English employment good communication and dexterity skills. • Cut Women’s Hair to Create a Variety of Personal Development Mature learners are welcome on this course. Looks Benefit from the essential skills Three or more GCSEs at grades 9-3 • Style and Dress Hair using a Variety of needed to progress your career. Level 3 programme or How is the course structured and Y550 Level 2 Diploma in Barbering 2 (A*-D) including maths and English or 1 year Techniques employment how will I be assessed? During your study programme you a Level 1 qualification in Hairdressing • Colour Hair to Create a Variety of Looks will receive support to further You will complete a comprehensive • Perm Hair to Create a Variety of Looks develop your English and maths, programme of study to enable you to • Creative Hairdressing Design Skills have the opportunity to participate Level 2 qualification Higher education achieve advanced and creative hairdressing Y927 Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing 3 1 year • Hair Colour Correction Services in enrichment activities and take in Hairdressing or employment skills. This course is based around learning part in a tutorial programme the theory then developing the practical designed to enhance your skills. You will be assessed by completion PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL personal skills. of continual practical assessments, oral

Whilst on your Study Programme, you will Work Experience LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA achieve the technical skills in the following At Bury College you will benefit CERTIFICATE IN BARBERING services: from work experience as an essential • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and element of your study programme. IN BARBERING Overview of the course scalp You will be supported to secure a work • Cut hair using basic barbering techniques This course has been designed to meet the experience placement allowing you Overview of the course • Cut facial hair to shape using basic to gain hands-on work based demands of the hairdressing industry and techniques This qualification is a great start to help you meet the latest educational reforms. The industry skills. • Dry and finish hair men’s hair achieve your career goal of becoming a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Barbering • Create basic outlines and detailing in hair professional barber. The skills, knowledge aims to provide you with a range of essential • Advise and consult clients Career Opportunities and experience you will gain will prepare and practical skills and knowledge, which • Develop and maintain effectiveness • Hairdresser you to progress on to a Level 2 course. will lead to employment or further training at work • Salon Owner within the barbering industry. The skills • Assist with shaving services • Stylist How is the course structured and include carrying out services such as; how will I be assessed? • Reception • Barber shampooing, conditioning, cutting men’s • Freelance Hairdresser This qualification will help you develop hair, cutting men’s facial hair, drying and • Cruise Liner Stylist skills and techniques to carry out finishing men’s hair and creating basic • Salon Manager professional treatments following health outlines in the hair. and safety requirements. The topics that • Manufacturer Technician • Salon Receptionist will be undertaken will help develop skills How is the course structured and and dexterity and will prepare you for how will I be assessed? employment within the industry. You will complete the mandatory assessment components of a theory Units include: based exam and a practical synoptic • Assist with wet shaving assignment towards the end of the course • Assist with colouring and additionally will achieve an award in • Assist with perming employment involvement. • Assist with salon duties • Blow dry hair

There are two elements to the assessment of this qualification: • Externally marked exams (on-line) and assignments • Practical assessments for each unit “The Barbering course has helped For more Hair & Barbering to develop my courses - see pages employability skills.” 100 -101

Name: Billy Kendall Former School: Bolton St Catherine’s Academy Studying: Level 2 Barbering

102 103 Mandatory units include: LEVEL 3 VRQ • Working with colleagues within the beauty SUPPORTING related industries YOUR SUCCESS DIPLOMA IN • Monitor and maintain health and safety BEAUTY THERAPY practice in the salon Bury College study • Client care and communication in beauty programmes provide Overview of the course related industries This qualification is for those who aspire • Promote and sell products and services to additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration to work towards becoming a professional clients experience and beauty therapist working in salons or spas’ • Provide body massage opportunities Introduction to the Level 2 programme Provide facial electrotherapy treatments Three or more GCSEs at grades or in beauty related industries. • Y005 Hairdressing and Beauty 1 in Hairdressing, Barbering 1 year • Provide body electrotherapy treatments 9-1 (A*-G) including maths and English Personal Development Sector (Beauty Route) or Beauty Therapy How is the course structured and • Provide electrical epilation Apply micro dermabrasion techniques how will I be assessed? • Benefit from the essential skills Three or more GCSEs at grades Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Level 3 programme in This qualification will help you develop skills needed to progress your career. Y533 9-4 (A*-C) including science and English 1 year There are two elements to the assessment Beauty Therapy 2 Beauty or employment and techniques to carry out professional During your study programme you language or a Level 1 qualification of this qualification: beauty treatments following health and will receive support to further Externally marked exams (on-line) and safety requirements. The topics that will • develop your English and maths, assignments Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Higher education be undertaken develop skills and related have the opportunity to participate Y613 1 year • Practical assessments for each unit Beauty Therapy 3 Beauty Therapy or employment underpinning knowledge including extensive in enrichment activities and take anatomy and physiology relating to the units part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your studied. PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL personal skills.

Mandatory units include: Work Experience INTRODUCTION TO LEVEL 2 VRQ • Working in the Beauty Related Industries At Bury College you will benefit THE HAIRDRESSING DIPLOMA IN • Follow health and safety practice in the from work experience as an essential salon element of your study programme. AND BEAUTY BEAUTY THERAPY • Client care and communication in beauty You will be supported to secure a work related industries experience placement allowing you SECTOR (BEAUTY Overview of the course • Provide facial skin care to gain hands-on work based ROUTE) This qualification is for those who aspire • Promote products and services to clients industry skills. to work towards becoming a professional in a salon Overview of the course beauty therapist working in salons or spas’ or • Remove hair using waxing techniques Career Opportunities • Provide manicure treatments This course is designed for newcomers in beauty related industries. • Provide pedicure treatments • Beauty Therapist to the industry to give you an insight into Salon Owner How is the course structured and • Apply make-up • beauty therapy. You will receive up to Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments • Nail Technician how will I be assessed? • date training in a range of beauty related Create an image based on a theme within • Cruise Liners This qualification will help you develop skills • skills; this will prepare you for progression the hair and beauty sector • Hotels and Spas onto Level 2 Beauty Therapy. The course and techniques to carry out professional • Salon reception duties • Department Stores allows you to study at a steady pace whilst beauty treatments following health and safety requirements. The topics that will developing personal and academic skills. There are two elements to the assessment be undertaken develop skills and related Work placement is included in the course of this qualification: underpinning knowledge including extensive giving you the opportunity to experience Externally marked exams (on-line) and anatomy and physiology relating to the • the industry. A pleasant personality and assignments good communication skills are important units studied. • Practical assessments for each unit qualities for this course.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? You will work at your own pace throughout the course. Your competence will be assessed through practical observations, assignments and theory tests. Each assignment module taken will be graded on a pass, merit and distinction basis. “The Beauty Modules include: • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector tutors are great • Presenting professional image in a salon • Skincare and I really enjoy For more • Hand care Hair & Beauty • Applying basic make-up the course because courses • Theme face painting - see pages • Nail art I get a lot of support.” 100 and 103 • Providing Manicure treatments • Providing Pedicure treatments Name: Leah Painter • Create a hair and beauty image St Anne’s Church of England Academy • Health and safety in the salon Former School: • The art of photographic makeup Studying: Level 1 Beauty Therapy

104 105 will be undertaken will help develop skills LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA and dexterity and will prepare you for SUPPORTING IN HAIR AND employment within the industry. YOUR SUCCESS MEDIA MAKE-UP The topics studied include the following: Bury College study • Working with colleagues within the beauty programmes provide Overview of the course related industries This qualification is for those who aspire • Monitor and maintain health and safety additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration to work towards becoming a professional practice in the salon experience and make-up and hair artist working in range of • Creative hair design opportunities Introduction to the • Design and apply face and body art Three or more GCSEs at Level 2 Diploma in Hair media make-up related industries. Y005 Hairdressing and Beauty 1 year • Fashion and photographic make-up 1 grades 9-1 (A*-G) including and Media Make-up Personal Development Sector (Make-up Route) maths and English How is the course structured and • Apply airbrush make-up to the face Camouflage make-up how will I be assessed? • Benefit from the essential skills Five or more GCSEs at grades • Media make-up Level 3 Diploma in Hair This qualification will help you develop needed to progress your career. Level 2 Diploma in Hair 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language • Style and fit postiche Y631 2 and Media Make-up or 1 year skills and techniques to carry out During your study programme you and Media Make-up or previous study of Beauty • Style and dress hair using a variety employment professional treatments following health will receive support to further Therapy/Hairdressing of techniques and safety requirements. The topics that develop your English and maths, have the opportunity to participate Level 3 Diploma in Hair Level 2 VRQ Diploma in media Higher education in enrichment activities and take Y787 3 1 year and Media Make-up make-up or beauty therapy or employment part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL personal skills.

Work Experience Modules include: At Bury College you will benefit INTRODUCTION TO LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA Working in the beauty related industries • from work experience as an essential Follow health and safety practice in • element of your study programme. THE HAIRDRESSING IN HAIR AND the salon You will be supported to secure a work Client care and communication in beauty AND BEAUTY MEDIA MAKE-UP • experience placement allowing you related industries to gain hands-on work based SECTOR (MAKE-UP Apply make-up Overview of the course • industry skills. This qualification is for those who aspire • Provide eyelash and eyebrow treatments ROUTE) • Create an image based on a theme within to work towards becoming a professional Career Opportunities Overview of the course make-up and hair artist working in range of the hair and beauty sector • The art of photographic make-up • Make-up Consultant This course is designed for newcomers media make-up related industries. • Body art design • TV, Film, Theatre work in make-up to the industry to give you an insight into • Apply skin tanning techniques • Make-up Artist the make-up industry. You will receive How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? • The art of colouring hair • Salon Owner up-to- date training in a range of make- • The art of dressing hair up related skills which will prepare you for This qualification will help you develop • Make and style a hair addition progression onto Level 2 Hair and Media skills and techniques to carry out professional treatments following health Make-up. The course allows you to study at a Additional to the core subject areas and safety requirements. The topics that steady pace whilst developing personal and listed above, you will be involved in will be undertaken will help develop skills academic skills. Work placement is included work experience at prestigious make-up and dexterity and will prepare you for in the course giving you the opportunity establishments. to experience the industry. A pleasant employment within the industry. personality and good communication skills are important qualities for this course.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? You will work at your own pace throughout the course. Your competence will be assessed through practical observations, assignments and theory tests. Each assignment module taken will be graded “I really enjoy the on a pass, merit and distinction basis. variety of topics Modules include: • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector we cover on the • Presenting professional image in a salon For more • Skincare Media Make-up Hair & Beauty • Styling Women’s Hair courses • Plaiting and Twisting Hair course and the salon - see pages • Applying Basic Make-up 100 -105 • Theme face painting facilities are great.” • Nail art • Create a hair and beauty image Name: Natasha Hutton • Health and safety in the salon Former School: Oulder Hill Community School • Working with others Studying: Level 3 Media Make-up Artistry • The art of photographic make-up 106 107 SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care available - see page 146 Bury College study programmes provide Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration additional skills, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Five or more GCSEs at grades experience and in Health and Social Care 9-4 (A*-C) including English, Higher education opportunities 2 years Y413 (Health Sciences) Multi- 3 mathematics and Core and or employment Professional Cadet Scheme Additional Science Personal Development Benefit from the essential skills needed to progress your career. During your study programme you will receive support to further You will study: develop your English and maths, BTEC LEVEL 3 Equality and diversity • have the opportunity to participate Effective communication • in enrichment activities and take EXTENDED Health safety and security • part in a tutorial programme Lifespan development DIPLOMA IN • designed to enhance your Anatomy and physiology PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL • personal skills. HEALTH AND • Personal and professional development • Sociological perspectives SOCIAL CARE • Psychological perspectives Work Experience (HEALTH SCIENCES) • Promoting health education At Bury College you will benefit • Health psychology from work experience as an MULTI- • Caring for children and young people essential element of your study PROFESSIONAL • Physiological disorders programme. You will be supported • Physiology of fluid balance to secure a five day work experience CADET SCHEME • Biochemistry for health placement allowing you to gain hands-on • Counselling work based industry skills. Healthcare Overview of the course • Vocational experience students have previously secured high This two year course is delivered in quality work experience placements partnership with the Pennine Acute at various adult care settings and Trust. You will spend three days a week in NHS placements in: college working towards the BTEC Level 3 • Maternity Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care • Orthopaedics (Health Sciences) and two days on a clinical • Paediatrics placement gaining valuable hands-on work • Theatre experience. The BTEC Level 3 Extended • Community Diploma provides much of the underpinning • Occupational Therapy knowledge for the National Occupational • Radiotherapy Standards in Health and Social Care. The

units studied are mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, which sets Career Opportunities out how NHS staff roles are defined and • Healthcare Assistant developed. • Speech Therapist • Nursing How is the course structured and • Midwifery how will I be assessed? • Physiotherapy The course consists of a range of • Occupational Therapist mandatory, specialist and optional units • Residential Support Worker studied over one or two years. You will be assessed by assignments set and marked by “My time at Bury your tutors. Each individual unit is graded Pass (P), Merit (M), or Distinction (D) and College has been your overall qualification for the two year Extended Diploma will have three grades very enjoyable. I have from PPP to D*D*D*. received a lot of support throughout the last two years.” For Health & Social Care courses - see Name: Molly Fitzpatrick overleaf Former School: Prestwich Arts College Achieved: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Multi- Professional Cadet Scheme (D*, D*, D*) Progression: University of Salford to study Mental Health Nursing

108 109 SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care available - see page 146 Bury College study programmes provide Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration additional skills, BTEC Level 2 Health and Social experience and BTEC Level 1 Introductory Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 (A*-E) Care course, apprenticeship, Y896 Diploma in Vocational Studies 1 including English Language 1 year opportunities (Health & Social Care) traineeship or employment

Four or more GCSEs at grade Personal Development 9-3 (A*-D) including English Language. Benefit from the essential skills BTEC Level 3 Health and Social BTEC Level 2 Extended If progressing from Level 1 you must needed to progress your career. Y151 Care course, apprenticeship, 1 year Certificate in Health and 2 achieve at least grade MM in your During your study programme you traineeship or employment Social Care Level 1 Vocational Course and will receive support to further evidence of progress in English develop your English and maths, have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities and take part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL • Measuring older adults’ fitness levels How is the course structured and personal skills. BTEC LEVEL 1 • Contributing to caring for others in how will I be assessed? INTRODUCTORY your community You will complete a combination of core, • Keeping yourself active and healthy mandatory and specialist units, assessed Work Experience DIPLOMA IN through coursework assignments and two At Bury College you will benefit Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or externally set exams. from work experience as an VOCATIONAL Distinction and your overall grade will have essential element of your study STUDIES (HEALTH two grades in the range of PP to DD. Core units: programme. You will be supported • Human Lifespan Development (Exam) to secure a five day work experience & SOCIAL CARE) • Health and Social Care Values placement allowing you to gain hands-on work based industry skills. Health and Overview of the course BTEC LEVEL 2 Mandatory units: Social Care students have previously This course is designed around practical skills EXTENDED • Effective Communication in Health and secured high quality work experience and tasks that place an emphasis on you Social Care placements at: showing what you can do rather than what • Healthy Living (Exam) CERTIFICATE IN • Adult Care settings you know in theory. This qualification will • Primary Schools give you the opportunity to gain knowledge HEALTH AND Specialist units: • Day Nurseries on how to care for and communicate with SOCIAL CARE • Equality and Diversity in Health and people of all ages within a variety of health Social Care • Human Biology Systems and Care of Career Opportunities and social care settings. You will complete Overview of the course Disorders a series of tasks and demonstrate skills and This specialist work-related qualification will • Nursing • Creative and Therapeutic Activities knowledge that enables you to progress give you the knowledge and understanding • Health Care Assistant • The Impact of Nutrition on Health to further learning. You will also have the of the health and social care industry. • Teaching and Wellbeing opportunity to gain valuable employability Specifically you will learn about how • Social Work • Individual Rights in Health and Social Care skills including work experience. people develop through their various life • Support Work • Health and Social Care Sector stages, how to communicate effectively • Youth and Community Work How is the course structured and and the importance of good nutrition. To • Criminology/Psychology how will I be assessed? Each unit will be graded at Pass, Merit or be successful on the course you will need • Counselling Distinction and your overall grade will have You will complete a combination of to be able to use communication skills to • Playworker two grades in the range of PP to D*D*. mandatory and optional units, all assessed solve problems, meet deadlines and work • Occupational Therapy through coursework assignments. effectively as part of a team. There are two • Probation Work exam units as part of your course, and so Mandatory units include: effective study skills are needed. • Being Organised • Developing a Personal Progression Plan • Working with Others • Researching a Topic

Optional units may include: • Contributing to running an event for “The tutors are Health and Social Care • Communicating with People in Health really helpful and For more and Social Care Health & Social • Making healthy snacks when caring for approachable.” Care courses - people see overleaf Name: Rachel Tempest Former School: Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Studying: Level 2 Health and Social Care 110 111 SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care available - see page 146 Bury College study programmes provide Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration additional skills, Four or more GCSEs at grade experience and 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language. opportunities BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary If progressing from Level 2 Extended Higher education Y409/ Diploma/Diploma in 3 1/2 years Certificate you must achieve at least or employment Personal Development Y410 Health and Social Care grade MM and evidence of progress in English Benefit from the essential skills needed to progress your career. Five or more GCSEs at grade During your study programme you 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language. BTEC Level 3 90-Credit will receive support to further If progressing from Level 2 Extended Higher education Y575 Diploma/Extended Diploma 3 1/2 years develop your English and maths, Certificate you must achieve at least or employment in Health and Social Care have the opportunity to participate grade MM and evidence of in enrichment activities and take progress in English part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL personal skills.

• Health psychology skills and practice. You are required to Work Experience BTEC LEVEL 3 • Caring for children and young people complete a minimum of 200 hours of • Physiological disorders work experience divided between three At Bury College you will benefit SUBSIDIARY • Dementia care different placements. To be successful from work experience as an DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA • Caring for older people on the course you will need to be able to essential element of your study • Counselling use communication skills to solve problems, programme. You will be supported IN HEALTH AND • Nutrition meet deadlines and work effectively as part to secure a five day work experience of a team. A commitment to studying on placement allowing you to gain hands-on SOCIAL CARE a full-time course is essential. work based industry skills. Health and Social Care students have previously There is an opportunity to study this secured high quality work experience course for one year (Subsidiary Diploma) BTEC LEVEL 3 How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? placements at: before deciding if the full two year 90-CREDIT diploma is the right course for you. The course consists of a range of • Adult Care settings DIPLOMA/ mandatory, specialist and optional units • Primary Schools studied over one or two years. You will be Overview of the course • Day Nurseries EXTENDED assessed by assignments set and marked by This course follows the same structure as the your tutors. Each individual unit is graded BTEC 90-Credit Diploma/Extended Diploma. DIPLOMA Career Opportunities Pass (P), Merit (M), or Distinction (D) and However, there are fewer units covered on your overall qualification for the two year • Nursing the Diploma. The advantage of this course IN HEALTH AND Extended Diploma will have three grades • Health Care Assistant for some students is that it allows you the SOCIAL CARE from PPP to D*D*D*. • Teaching opportunity to study maths and/or English • Social Work alongside this course. At the end of this two There is an opportunity to study this You will study: • Support Work year course, you will gain the equivalent of course for one year (90-Credit Diploma) • Equality and diversity • Youth and Community Work two A Levels. This course can lead to higher before deciding if the full two year • Effective communication • Criminology/Psychology education courses and employment. extended diploma is the right course • Health, safety and security • Counselling for you. • Lifespan development • Playworker How is the course structured and • Anatomy and physiology • Occupational Therapy how will I be assessed? Overview of the course • Personal and professional development • Probation Work The course consists of a range of mandatory, This qualification provides the knowledge • Sociological perspectives specialist and optional units studied over required to progress in the Health and • Psychological perspectives one or two years. You will be assessed by Social Care sector and will prepare you for • Promoting health education assignments set and marked by your tutors. employment in the sector or for Higher • Health psychology Each individual unit is graded Pass (P), Merit Education. The units studied are relevant • Caring for children and young people (M), or Distinction (D) and your overall to a variety of careers within the health and • Physiological disorders qualification will have two grades from social care sector. Work experience is a key • Dementia care PP to D*D*. feature of the course and is used to support • Caring for older people personal and professional development. • Counselling You will study: You will prepare a self-development plan • Nutrition • Equality and diversity reflecting personal abilities, goals and career • Vocational experience For Healthcare • Effective communication aspirations and identify vocational work • Health safety and security courses - placements, formal study and voluntary see page 108 • Lifespan development activity to enhance your knowledge, • Anatomy and physiology • Personal and professional development • Sociological perspectives • Psychological perspectives

112 113 Animation/Graphics: For those interested in Virtual and Augmented Reality; where a field where you can use your imagination your will research and design both a VAR SUPPORTING Apprenticeships in IT Professionals and develop your creative skills. Typical tasks resource and suggest future applications YOUR SUCCESS INFORMATION available - see page 147 include devising and planning projects, using for VAR. computer animation packages to bring your Bury College study ideas to life and testing for accuracy and Pathway Two: Application Data Technician & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY detail. Application design; where you will explore programmes provide application design and develop a prototype additional skills, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration Web Design: For those interested in creating to meet a user requirement. experience and and developing websites. Typical tasks Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 (A*-E) opportunities BTEC Level 1 Introductory OCR Level 2 Cambridge include designing web pages, uploading Data Analysis and Design; where you will Y105 1 including maths and English 1 year Qualification in IT Technical Diploma in IT media content and creating a vision for a acquire the skills and knowledge required and IT (if studied) client. to use data analysis techniques and develop Personal Development Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 (A*-D) BTEC Level 3 Foundation data design solutions to meet specific Benefit from the essential skills OCR Level 2 Cambridge including maths and English and IT (if Diploma/Diploma/Extended business requirements. needed to progress your career. Y106 2 1 year Technical Diploma in IT studied), or a Pass at BTEC Diploma in Information During your study programme you Level 1 Diploma in IT Technology OCR LEVEL 3 How is the course structured and will receive support to further CAMBRIDGE how will I be assessed? develop your English and maths, BTEC Level 3 Foundation There are two further mandatory units that have the opportunity to participate Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) Higher Education, Diploma/Diploma/Extended are assessed by exam and externally marked: in enrichment activities and take 3 including maths and English apprenticeship or 2 years TECHNICAL Y107 Diploma in Information part in a tutorial programme and IT (if studied) employment Technology FOUNDATION • Fundamentals of IT designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA IN IT • Global Information personal skills. OCR Level 3 Cambridge Five or more GCSEs at grade Higher Education, Optional units that are internally assessed Y779 Technical Foundation 3 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and apprenticeship or 1 year Overview of the course Work Experience Diploma in IT English and IT (if studied) employment by coursework, include: You will start on a pathway determined At Bury College you will benefit by your career aspirations. There are two • Project Management from work experience as an designated mandatory units for each • Product Development essential element of your study pathway, only one will be taken. • Systems Analysis and Design programme. You will be supported Each unit will be graded as Pass, • Social Media and Digital Marketing to secure a five day work experience Pathway One: Digital Technician BTEC LEVEL 1 Merit or Distinction. BTEC LEVEL 3 • Internet of Everything placement allowing you to gain Computer Networks; will give you the • Mobile Technology hands-on work based industry skills. INTRODUCTORY FOUNDATION practical ability to plan, implement and • Big Data Analytics QUALIFICATION DIPLOMA/ maintain computer networks, building the Career Opportunities OCR LEVEL 2 key skills, knowledge and understanding IN IT DIPLOMA/EXTENDED relevant to job roles in this field. • Computer Games Designer CAMBRIDGE • Database Administrator • Helpdesk Professional Overview of the course DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL • IT Security Manager IT is at the heart of everyday life, at INFORMATION • IT Technician home, work and in our leisure time. From DIPLOMA IN IT • Network Technician computer graphics and control systems to TECHNOLOGY • Software Developer communications and problem-solving, IT Overview of the course • Graphics and Web Designer has an ever increasing role to play. These Cambridge Technical is a popular Overview of the course • Animator new qualifications have been designed to qualification that has a wide choice of units, The course consists of a variety of units that develop skills that will help prepare you for that incorporate practical activities and explore emerging themes and will prepare further study or employment. The course is develops transferable skills ready for the you for a range of higher education courses about demonstrating your knowledge and workplace. This course will develop your and job roles related to a particular sector. understanding of both the IT sector and understanding of several key areas of IT and industry techniques. help you apply it in practical, work-related How is the course structured and assignment scenarios. how will I be assessed? How is the course structured and You will start on a pathway determined by how will I be assessed? How is the course structured and your career aspirations. Pathways include: You will complete a combination of core how will I be assessed? For more IT and optional units. All units are internally You will complete a combination of Networking: For those interested in assessed. courses mandatory and optional units. All units are becoming network specialists. Typical tasks - go to assessed by coursework assignments that include monitoring systems for potential page 44 Core units are based on realistic workplace situations. issues, performing routine maintenance • Being Organised and developing recommendations for • Developing a Personal Progression Plan Mandatory Units improvements to computer systems. You Working with Others • • Communicating in the IT Industry will have the opportunity to study for the Researching a Topic • • Working in the IT Industry Cisco IT Essentials, which is an industry recognised PC Technician Qualification. Optional Units Optional Units • Developing Digital Information Using IT • Installing Computer Hardware Programming: For those interested in • Solving Technical IT Problems • Developing Computer Games developing your skills using a variety of • Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve a Computer Graphics languages, to write, test, maintain and Problem • • Database Systems develop software. Typical tasks include • Creating a Website • Website Development updating and expanding existing • Developing a Digital Product programmes, debugging and fixing errors, • Using Digital Communication Each unit will be graded as Pass, and developing code to suit an end user. Technologies Merit or Distinction. 114 115 television and marketing campaigns using BTEC LEVEL 3 professional production management SUPPORTING 90-CREDIT techniques. YOUR SUCCESS DIPLOMA/ Mandatory units Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration • Pre-production EXTENDED • Communication Skills programmes provide UAL Level 2 Diploma in • Research Techniques additional skills, Creative Media Production DIPLOMA • Understanding the Creative Media UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, At least four GCSE grades 9-2 (A*-E) & Technology or UAL experience and Y152 1 1 year Industries Design and Media to include Art or Design and English Level 2 Art & Design CREATIVE MEDIA opportunities • Creative Media Production Management Diploma or other Level 2 PRODUCTION • Working to a Brief vocational courses • Critical Approaches Personal Development Overview of the course Four or more GCSEs at grades Benefit from the essential skills 9-3 (A*-D) including English or a pass on These courses aim to equip those wanting Optional units needed to progress your career. UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative BTEC 90-Credit Creative Y110 2 the Level 1 UAL Diploma in Art, Design 1 year a career in the media industries with the • Film and Video Editing Techniques During your study programme you Media Production & Technology Media Production & Media or First Extended Certificate in knowledge and production skills required • Single Camera Techniques will receive support to further Creative Media Production for higher education and employment. • Advertising Production develop your English and maths, Work placements, industry visits (e.g. BBC, • Audio Production have the opportunity to participate Five or more GCSEs at grades British Film Institute masterclasses) and • Page Layout and Design in enrichment activities and take BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma 9-4 (A*-C) including English or a merit Higher education guest speakers form part of a fast-paced • Digital Graphics for Print part in a tutorial programme Y111 /Extended Diploma Creative 3 on the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative 1/2 years or employment exciting course. Depending on your career • Print-Based Media designed to enhance your Media Production Media Production & Technology PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL aspirations and qualifications you will either • Writing for Television personal skills. complete a one year 90-Credit Diploma or a • Marketing and PR two year Extended Diploma. We can discuss • Factual Programme Production Work Experience this with you at your interview. The Extended • Music Video Production decisions and judgements about how best How is the course structured and Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels. • Web Authoring At Bury College you will benefit UAL LEVEL 1 you can create personal artistic outcomes how will I be assessed? from work experience as an DIPLOMA IN ART, in response to the themes you explore. Assessment is continuous with grades given How is the course structured and Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit or essential element of your study The course is made up of a minimum of at the end of each completed unit. The how will I be assessed? Distinction. Your final 90-Credit qualification programme. You will be supported DESIGN AND seven units of work. Each unit is aimed at course is made up of eight units of work. You will complete a combination of will have two grades in the range of PP to secure a five day work experience developing your creative skills, improving Units one to seven must be completed mandatory and optional units all assessed by to D*D* and can achieve up to 84 UCAS placement allowing you to gain MEDIA reflective confidence and encouraging you and passed before the final unit project coursework assignments set by your tutors. points. Should you continue on to the hands-on work based industry skills. to develop independent personal responses. can commence. Each unit is internally You will produce a variety of media products, Extended Diploma, you will be graded PPP Media students have previously Overview of the course Assessment is continuous with grades given moderated by the team. Your final Unit 8 reports, presentations, group work and case to D*D*D* worth up to 168 UCAS points, secured high quality work experience This course is designed to give you the at the end of each completed unit. Units project will give you the opportunity to studies. These will include media products the equivalent of three A* grade A Levels. placements at: chance to learn and develop creative skills one to six must be completed and passed such as DVD covers, magazines, websites, express yourself using the media production • BBC through exploring and experimenting before the final unit/project can commence. skills you enjoy best. Your final production • ITV within art, media and design. This creative Your final Art and Design unit will give you will be celebrated and showcased in our End • Local Radio Stations experience will support progression onto the opportunity to express yourself in the of Year Awards event. Your final project is • Football Clubs Level 2 Creative Media or Art courses. media you enjoy best. Your final piece will externally moderated to determine a Pass, • Newspapers Throughout the course you will find out be celebrated and showcased during the Merit or Distinction grade. about drawing, painting, graphic applications End of Year Exhibition. This unit will be (Apple Macs), photography (inc digital moderated to determine a final Pass, You will study a wide range of areas Career Opportunities editing), printmaking, textiles and 3D design. Merit or Distinction grade. including: video production, audio • Media Producer In addition you will also look at the work of production, interactive and graphic design. • TV or Film Director famous artists and designers, all of which You will need a keen interest and a desire • TV or Film Production Manager will help you to develop the skills needed to research and creatively explore all • TV Presenter for your personal work or further studies. UAL LEVEL 2 the different areas offered. This involves • Video Editor You will also be required to study maths DIPLOMA IN developing your own skillset and gaining an and English at an appropriate level based understanding of how professional media on your entry qualifications. CREATIVE MEDIA production works. You will gain skills using digital video editing (Final Cut Pro X), audio How is the course structured and PRODUCTION & production and graphic/interactive design how will I be assessed? TECHNOLOGY software (Adobe Master Suite). You will also You will study a wide range of areas be trained to use professional high definition including: Observational Drawing, Graphic filming equipment. Overview of the course Applications (Apple Macs), Painting, This course is an introduction to an exciting Photography (inc digital editing), 3D Your main focus of study is to develop your range of creative and technical skills needed Design and Textiles. You will need a keen creative and practical skills leading you to for media production. The qualification interest and a desire to creatively explore make informed decisions about how best is production-based and uses industry For A Level and experiment in all the different areas you can create media products in response standard equipment. The course enables Media & Film offered. Some ability to express yourself to the themes and topics you explore. students to enjoy learning through practical Studies - go in drawing and words so that you can Each part of the course will add to your activity, where the focus is on gaining to page 58 analyse your own and others work is also technical skills, and encourage you to use production experience and technical skills. and 51 required. GCSE/Functional Skills in English your reflections about professional practice Work experience placements and projects and maths are a compulsory part of this and media products to create your own for employers play a key part alongside visits course depending on your GCSE results. independent productions. to professional institutions (BBC) and guest However, your main focus of study will be lectures. The course is designed to be a designed to develop your creative skills stepping stone on to our Level 3 courses. leading you to make informed independent

116 117 Emphasis is placed on providing you with • Extended Project in Music Performance an experience which draws on the realities and Production SUPPORTING for the industry, with you being treated as YOUR SUCCESS a young professional and encouraged to How is the course structured and take increasing responsibility for your own how will I be assessed? Bury College study learning and development. The course consists of a range of mandatory Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration and specialist optional units studied during programmes provide You will study units such as: additional skills, Four GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) and have the year. You will be assessed by assignments • Principles of Music Performance Level 2 Award and Diploma a degree of instrumental/technical Level 3 Diploma and Extended set over projects and given an indication experience and and Music Production Y157 in Music Performance and 2 ability (roughly Grade 4 standard), plus a Diploma in Music Performance 1 year of what grade you are working towards. opportunities • Critical Listening Skills for Music Production successful audition (performers) and and Production The final graded units for the Diploma will Composition a 500 word written assignment be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. The • Music Industry and Professional Practice final graded units for the Extended Diploma Personal Development Five GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) and have • Critical and Contextual Awareness for will be Pass, High Pass, Merit, High Merit Benefit from the essential skills Level 3 Diploma and Extended a degree of instrumental/technical Music Performance and Production or Distinction. All internal assessment and needed to progress your career. Higher education Diploma in Music Performance 3 ability (roughly Grade 4 standard), plus a • Music Performance/Production grading decisions are subjected to During your study programme you Y476 or employment 1/2 years and Production successful audition (performers) and in Context external moderation. will receive support to further a 500 word written assignment • Collaborative Music Performance Project develop your English and maths, • Units in Developing/Exploration/ have the opportunity to participate Preparing Music Performance and in enrichment activities and take Production part in a tutorial programme designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL How is the course structured and you will then begin to take ownership of personal skills. LEVEL 2 AWARD how will I be assessed? your development and your understanding AND DIPLOMA The course consists of a range of mandatory of music performance and production. By Work Experience and specialist optional units studied during the end of the course it is expected that you At Bury College you will benefit the year. You will be assessed by assignments will have undertaken research, investigation, IN MUSIC from work experience as an set over projects and given an indication of discussion, reflection, experimentation and essential element of your study PERFORMANCE what grade you are working towards. exposure to a diverse range of creative programme. You will be supported The final unit will be graded Pass, Merit or experiences. You will also demonstrate your AND PRODUCTION to secure a five day work experience Distinction. All internal assessments and individual expression of artistic and technical placement allowing you to gain grading decisions are subjected to competence and creativity. Overview of the course hands-on work based industry skills. external moderation. The course is designed to give you an introduction to the skills, knowledge and Career Opportunities understanding necessary to explore, enhance and sustain your creative LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA • Musician development. Following a diagnostic • Performer introduction, which will determine your skill AND EXTENDED • Music Teacher set and experience, you will then develop • Music Technician your understanding of music performance DIPLOMA IN MUSIC • Producer and production. By the end of the course PERFORMANCE • Promoter it is expected that you will take greater • Composer ownership of your learning, through a AND PRODUCTION • Arranger process of discussion and evaluation. You will also demonstrate your individual Overview of the course expression of artistic and technical The course is designed to give you an competence and creativity. in-depth understanding of the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary Emphasis is placed on providing you with to explore, enhance and sustain your an experience which draws on the realities creative development. Following a for the industry, with you being treated as diagnostic introduction, which will a young professional and encouraged to determine your skill set and experience, take increasing responsibility for your own learning and development.

You will study units such as: • Introduction to Music Performance and Music Production • Listening Skills for Music Performance “The skills I learnt /Production • Music Performance/Production Skills prepared me well and Practice For more Music Performance/Production for studying music • Music Project courses - go at university.” to page 59

Name: Craig Lees Former School: Wardle Academy Achieved: BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance Progression: Contemporary Vocal Coach, Choral Director and Arranger

118 119 SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration programmes provide additional skills, Four or more GCSEs 9-3 (A*-D) Level 2 Award and Diploma Level 3 Extended Diploma experience and and a degree of performance ability 1 year Y132 in Performing Arts 2 in Performing Arts opportunities demonstrated in an audition Personal Development Five or more GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) Level 3 Extended Diploma including English Language and a degree Higher education Benefit from the essential skills 2 years V571 in Performing Arts 3 of performance ability demonstrated or employment needed to progress your career. in a successful audition During your study programme you will receive support to further develop your English and maths, have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities and take part in a tutorial programme Introduction to professional practice, Critical designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 AWARD LEVEL 3 EXTENDED and contextual awareness, Performance personal skills. AND DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN skills and context, Preparation for specialist study, Collaborative performance project, Work Experience PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING ARTS Developing performance skills, Preparing for progression, Exploration of specialist study At Bury College you will benefit Overview of the course Overview of the course and context and Extended Project. from work experience as an essential The course is an exciting introduction to Depending on your career aspirations element of your study programme. the vocational study of the Performing this course is an exciting exploration of You will be supported to secure a five Arts industry. You will have the opportunity the vocational study of Performing Arts How is the course structured and day work experience placement to work individually and as part of a team subjects. You will also have the opportunity how will I be assessed? allowing you to gain hands-on work within a performance environment. You will to specialise in Acting, Dance or Musical The course consists of a range of units based industry skills. learn to develop a professional approach to Theatre. There will be the opportunity to studied during the year. You will be assessed all aspects of the entertainment industry. work individually and as part of a team by assignments set over projects and given Career Opportunities feedback of what grade you are awarded You will also have the opportunity to go on within a performance environment. You will • Actor and what you should be working on to theatre trips and take part in workshops with learn to develop a professional approach to • Choreographer improve. The final graded unit will be graded external practitioners from the industry. all aspects of the entertainment industry. • Performer Pass, Merit or Distinction. All internal Successful completion of the course at You will also have the opportunity to go on • Dancer assessment and grading decisions are Merit is equivalent to three GCSEs at theatre trips and take part in workshops with • Dance Teacher subjected to external moderation. grades 9-4 (A*-C). external practitioners from the industry. • Stage Technician Successful completion of the course is the • Stage Manager You will study topics such as Introduction equivalent of 3 A Levels. • Teacher to performance, Communicating with • Producer an audience, Staging a performance, You will study topics such as Principles of • Promoter Contextual research for performance, performance, Engaging with an audience, • Composer Performance skills and practice, Personal • Director project and presentation and Producing and performing to an audience.

How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? The course consists of a range units studied during the year. You will be assessed by “The opportunities assignments set over projects and given For Music feedback of what grade you are awarded I received during courses - go and what you should be working on to to page 59 improve. The final graded unit will be graded and page 118 Pass, Merit or Distinction. All internal my Performing Arts assessment and grading decisions are subjected to external moderation. diploma were great and I am very proud to have For Dance and Drama been a part of the department.” courses - go to page 46 Name: Zoe Sutherland and page 47 Former School: Tottington High School Achieved: Level 3 Performing Arts (D*, D*, D*) Progression: Performance Career

120 121 and practical tasks set and marked by your BTEC LEVEL 3 tutors. There are currently no exams. SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS EXTENDED You will complete units such as: Government DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC Policies, Team Leadership, Citizenship, Understanding Discipline, Fitness Testing Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration SERVICES and Training, Impact of War and Conflict, programmes provide Expeditions (which may include an overnight additional skills, BTEC Level 1 Public Services Five or more GCSEs at grades BTEC Level 2 Extended Overview of the course Y802 1 1 year expedition), Land-based Adventurous experience and Vocational Studies 9-2 (A*-E) Certificate in Public Services This qualification is aimed at helping you Activities, Water-based Adventurous opportunities progress into employment in the Public Activities, Crime and its Effects on Society, BTEC Level 3 Extended Services sector, or progress onto higher BTEC Level 2 Extended Three or more GCSEs at grades Management of Major Incidents, Police Y019 2 Diploma in Public Services 1 year education. You will study a wide variety Personal Development Certificate in Public Services 9-3 (A*-D) including English Language Powers, Custodial Care Services, English or an apprenticeship of subjects, including those that are Legal System, Current and Media Affairs, Benefit from the essential skills closely related to the uniformed public Practical Team Sports, Exercise, Health and needed to progress your career. BTEC Level 3 Extended Five or more GCSEs at grades Higher education, services such as Policing or Criminology. Lifestyle and Volunteering. During your study programme you Y415 3 2 years Diploma in Public Services 9-4 (A*-C) including English Language apprenticeship or employment Throughout the course you will develop will receive support to further an understanding of the skills needed to During the course you will investigate UK develop your English and maths, prepare for a career in the Emergency government policies and the democratic have the opportunity to participate Services, the Armed Forces or working for election process, develop knowledge in enrichment activities and take local councils through a diverse range of of leadership styles and team dynamics, part in a tutorial programme activities and subjects that will prove useful understand the skills, attitudes and values designed to enhance your How is the course structured and PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL in any walk of life. to become a thoughtful and informed BTEC LEVEL 1 BTEC LEVEL 2 how will I be assessed? personal skills. citizen, understand the importance of The course is assessed through the PUBLIC SERVICES EXTENDED How is the course structured and self-discipline, identify different fitness successful completion of coursework for Work Experience how will I be assessed? training methods and incorporate them seven units and for the remaining two units VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN into a fitness programme, provide advice At Bury College you will benefit there are end of unit exams. The course consists of a range of STUDIES PUBLIC SERVICES mandatory, specialist and optional units. on lifestyle choices, participate in numerous from work experience as an Each individual unit is graded Pass (P), Merit adventure activities including rock climbing, essential element of your study Overview of the course Overview of the course (M) or Distinction (D) and your overall hill walking, canoeing and kayaking, evaluate programme. You will be supported This is a specialist qualification which This work-related qualification will give qualification will have three grades from how the emergency services deal with major to secure a five day work experience provides you with the opportunity to you the knowledge, understanding PPP to D*D*D* and is equivalent to three incidents and identify the role the media placement allowing you to gain develop key transferable skills through and competency needed for entering A Levels. You will be assessed by written plays in the work of the public services. hands-on work based industry skills. both core and sector units whilst providing employment in the public service sector, essay-type assignments, verbal assessments a progression pathway onto Level 2. On including the Armed Forces, Emergency Career Opportunities completion of this course, you will have Services and Local Authority jobs. You will • Police developed a set of transferable and sector develop an understanding of public services • Fire Service skills that will benefit you with your chosen and how they fit into modern society. You • Armed Forces progression route. Transferable skills will identify and practice different skills • Civilian Support to emergency covered include; communication skills, as well as learning about the effect of services working with others, problem solving, crime and about society and citizenship. • Local Authority managing information, self-management You will also participate in practical units and personal development. including learning to navigate using a map and compass and various sport and fitness How is the course structured and associated activities. To be successful on how will I be assessed? the course you will need to be able to solve You will complete a combination of problems, meet deadlines, work in a team diverse units. Assessment methods and keep fit. A commitment to studying on a include written assignments, verbal full–time course is essential. and practical assessments.

Units include: • Being Organised • Developing a Personal Progression Plan • Working with Others • Researching a Topic • Responding to an Incident “I loved my Public • Contributing to your Community • Keeping Active and Healthy • Playing Sport Services course • Exploring Local Attractions • Developing Digital Information using IT and would

Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit or recommend it Distinction. Your final qualification will have two grades in the range PP to DD. to anyone.”

Name: Harriet McIntyre Former School: Bury Church of England High School Achieved: Level 3 Public Services (D*, D*, D*) Progression: University of Central Lancashire studying Policing 122 123 SUPPORTING Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician available - see page 148 YOUR SUCCESS Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration programmes provide additional skills, Four or more GCSEs including Combined BTEC Level 3 90-Credit BTEC Level 2 First Extended Science or two Separate Sciences at experience and Y112 2 Diploma/Extended Diploma 1 year Certificate in Applied Science grades 9-3 (A*-D) and GCSE maths and opportunities English at grade 9-3 (A*-D) in Applied Science Personal Development Five or more GCSEs including Combined BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma/ Science or two Separate Sciences at Benefit from the essential skills Higher education Y113 Extended Diploma in Applied 3 grades 9-4 (A*-C) and GCSE maths 1/2 years needed to progress your career. or employment Science and English at grade 9-4 (A*-C) and one During your study programme you other GCSE at grade 9-4 (A*-C) will receive support to further develop your English and maths, have the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities and take part in a tutorial programme qualification will have two grades in your designed to enhance your VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL BTEC LEVEL 2 BTEC LEVEL 3 first year, from PP to D*D* from six units, personal skills. FIRST EXTENDED 90-CREDIT or three grades in your second year, from CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA/ PPP to D*D*D* from 13 units. Work Experience What topics will I study? At Bury College you will benefit IN APPLIED EXTENDED Many different aspects of Biology, from work experience as an Chemistry and Physics are studied on this essential element of your study SCIENCE DIPLOMA IN course. Mandatory units contain practical programme. You will be supported to secure a five day work experience Overview of the course APPLIED SCIENCE skills and underpinning knowledge judged to be essential. Studied in the first year, unless placement allowing you to gain hands- The course will be of interest to you if Overview of the course otherwise stated, these units are: on work based industry skills. Science you’ve enjoyed science at school. It allows • Principles and Applications of Science 1 students have previously secured high you to develop many of the skills necessary The Level 3 qualification in Applied Science is a work-related qualification that focuses • Practical Scientific Procedures and quality work experience placements in: for a career in science and builds on the Techniques work carried out at GCSE. Upon successful on the development of practical skills and • Radiography • Science Investigation Skills completion of the Level 2 Applied Science underpinning knowledge in the science • Dentistry • Laboratory Techniques and their industry. The course will appeal to you • Pharmacy course, you can gain entry onto a Level Application 3 course, where you will gain a Level 3 if you enjoy studying science through • Optometry • Principles and Applications of Science 2 practical work by completing projects and • Animal care qualification, which would help you progress (Second Year) onto higher education or an apprenticeship. assignments based on realistic workplace • Civil Engineering • Investigative Project (Second Year) situations. Successful completion of the • Education and nursery care • Contemporary Issues in Science (Second How is the course structured and course will provide a progression pathway onto higher education, as well as advanced Year) how will I be assessed? apprenticeships. Career Opportunities The course allows you to study science by Specialist units make up the remainder of • Technician completing projects and assignments that The 90-Credit Diploma is designed as a one the course and these may include, but are • Chemist are based on realistic workplace situations, year, full-time course of study for those who not limited to, units such as: • Scientist activities and demands. The course is made wish to learn about the practical elements of • Physiology of Human Body Systems • Technologist up of 12 units; 10 are internally assessed and science. Upon successful completion of the • Biological Molecules and Metabolic • Research Scientist two are externally assessed. 90-Credit Diploma, you would then top up Pathways • Laboratory Technician your qualification to an Extended Diploma. • Genetics and Genetic Engineering Units include: • Applications of Organic Chemistry • Principles of Science How is the course structured and • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry • Scientific Skills Industrial Chemical Reactions how will I be assessed? • • Biology and our Environment Practical Chemical Analysis The course consists of a range of • • Health Applications of Life Science Electrical Circuits and their Application mandatory, specialist and optional units • • The Living Body • Medical Physics Applications • Chemistry and our Earth studied over two years. You will be assessed • Applications of Chemical Substances by both coursework assignments set and • Energy and our Universe marked internally by your tutors, as well as • Applications of Physical Science assessments marked externally by the exam board. Each individual unit is graded Pass (P), For more Science Merit (M) or Distinction (D) and your overall There will also be one additional unit from courses - go Physics, Chemistry and Biology. to page 60

Each unit is graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

124 125 The main focus of the course is developing BTEC LEVEL 3 the key knowledge and underlying skills SUPPORTING EXTENDED needed for employment in the diverse YOUR SUCCESS SPORT & FITNESS sports industry. This is supported by the CERTIFICATE/ embedded work experience aspects of the course. Bury College study Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration FOUNDATION programmes provide How is the course structured and additional skills, BTEC Level 1 Introductory Four or more GCSEs at grades BTEC Level 2 Extended DIPLOMA/ how will I be assessed? Y165 1 1 year experience and Diploma in Sport 9-2 (A*-E) including English Certificate in Sport DIPLOMA/ You will complete a combination of opportunities EXTENDED internally and externally assessed units. These vary from examinations, controlled Personal Development Four or more GCSEs at grades BTEC Level 3 Extended DIPLOMA IN SPORT assessments and internal assessments BTEC Level 2 Extended 9-3 (A*-D) including English. Regular Certificate/Foundation ranging from reports, practical assessments Y169 2 1 year Benefit from the essential skills Certificate in Sport participation in sport/training outside Diploma/Diploma/Extended and presentations. Assessments are graded needed to progress your career. Overview of the course of college is essential Diploma in Sport Pass (P), Merit (M) and Distinction (D). Depending on your career aspirations and During your study programme you qualifications you will either complete a will receive support to further Units covered include: one year Extended Certificate/Foundation develop your English and maths, BTEC Level 3 Extended Anatomy and Physiology Five or more GCSEs at grades Higher education, Diploma or two year Diploma/Extended • have the opportunity to participate Certificate/Foundation Fitness Training V804 3 9-4 (A*-C) including English apprenticeship 1/2 years Diploma. We can discuss this with you at • in enrichment activities and take Diploma/Diploma/Extended Professional Development in Sport Language and maths or employment your interview. These courses prepare you • part in a tutorial programme Diploma in Sport • Sports Leadership designed to enhance your for a wide range of careers in the sport PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL Application of Fitness Testing sector. The course provides a specialist • personal skills. Sports Psychology work-related programme of study that • Practical Sports Performance covers the key knowledge and practical • Work Experience Work Experience skills required in the sport sector. • How is the course structured and At Bury College you will benefit BTEC LEVEL 1 BTEC LEVEL 2 how will I be assessed? from work experience as an INTRODUCTORY EXTENDED You will study twelve units across the essential element of your study year, two units are assessed by external programme. You will be supported DIPLOMA IN SPORT CERTIFICATE examinations which you will have to to secure a five day work experience complete online and is made up of multiple placement allowing you to gain hands- on work based industry skills. Sport Overview of the course IN SPORT choice questions. Ten units will be assessed students have previously secured high This course is an ideal starting point if you by coursework through a variety of Overview of the course quality work experience placements at: are considering a career in the sports sector. methods and each unit will have a This course will allow you to develop a If you have a genuine interest in all aspects minimum of three assignments. • Education Establishments broader understanding of the sports sector; of sport then this course will develop your • Fitness industries including exploring sports events and an knowledge and skills further, turning your A variety of assessment methods are • Sport Therapists in-depth look at sports health and fitness passion for sport into a rewarding career in used including; written reports, graphs, • Professional Coaching topics. In addition, the course introduces the sport and leisure industry. posters, projects, project plans, time • Outdoor recreation you to a number of specialist areas and constrained practical assessments, audio How is the course structured and the opportunity to acquire some of the visual recordings, a working logbook and practical skills identified by employers as how will I be assessed? presentations. Each individual unit is graded the fundamental building blocks for future You will be assessed using a variety of styles Pass (P), Merit (M) or Distinction (D). competence in the work place. You will to help you to develop a broad range of The overall qualification will have two develop your knowledge and skills to be able transferable skills including: grades e.g. PP, MP, MM, DM, DD, D*D. to plan and lead a range of practical sports • Carrying out practical tasks activities, helping you to improve your • Presenting information you have practical sports performance. gathered • Keep working log-books, records and journals • Practice English and mathematical skills • Take part in oral and written presentations • Take part in role play, interviews and other activities “I really enjoyed my time at Bury

College and I have Career Opportunities • Physiologist developed a lot of • Dietician For more • Fitness Instructor new skills.” Sport • Personal Trainer courses - go • Physical Activity Manager Name: Paris Nelson to page 66 • Sports and Exercise Coach Former School: The Elton High School • Sports Development Officer Achieved: Level 3 Sport (D*, D*, D*) Progression: University of Bolton to study Sport Rehabilitation

126 127 How is the course structured and SUPPORTING BTEC LEVEL 3 how will I be assessed? NATIONAL You will complete a combination of YOUR SUCCESS mandatory and a optional units in which you EXTENDED will be assessed in variety of ways, including Bury College study coursework assignments, practical activities, Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration DIPLOMA IN externally set and marked assessments and programmes provide one externally set exam. additional skills, BTEC Level 1 Introductory Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-2 (A*-E) BTEC Level 2 First Diploma TRAVEL AND Y160 1 1 year experience and Diploma in Travel and Tourism including English in Travel and Tourism TOURISM Mandatory units include: opportunities • The World of Travel and Tourism BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Overview of the course • Global Destinations BTEC Level 2 First Diploma Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D) National Extended Diploma Y163 2 1 year This course is for you if you wish to • Managing the Customer Experience Personal Development in Travel and Tourism including English in Travel and Tourism continue your education through a work- • Travel and Tourism Enterprises Benefit from the essential skills BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) Higher education related pathway in the travel and tourism • Researching Current Issues in Travel and needed to progress your career. 3 1 year Y803 Travel and Tourism including English Language or employment industry. The aim of the qualification is Tourism During your study programme you to prepare you for entry on to a range of • The UK as a Tourist Destination will receive support to further BTEC Level 3 National Extended Five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), Higher education progression opportunities including higher • Business Operations in Travel and develop your English and maths, Y109 3 2 years Diploma in Travel and Tourism including English Language or employment education or employment within the travel Tourism have the opportunity to participate and tourism sector. The qualification is in enrichment activities and take equivalent to three A Levels, and is designed Optional units may include: part in a tutorial programme • The Airport Experience designed to enhance your as a full two-year programme, giving you the PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL opportunity to cover the travel and tourism • Working Overseas personal skills. BTEC LEVEL 1 BTEC LEVEL 2 BTEC LEVEL 3 sector by studying an interesting range of • The Cruise Industry units. In addition to this qualification you • Events, Conferences and Exhibitions Work Experience INTRODUCTORY FIRST DIPLOMA DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL will also achieve a Level 2 NCFE Airline • Work Experience in Travel and Tourism Cabin Crew. • Marketing in Travel and Tourism At Bury College you will benefit DIPLOMA IN IN TRAVEL AND AND TOURISM from work experience as an Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit or essential element of your study TRAVEL AND TOURISM Overview of the course Distinction. Your final qualification will have programme. You will be supported This course is for you if you wish to continue three grades in the range PPP to D*D*D* to secure a five day work experience TOURISM Overview of the course your education through a work-related and attract up to 270 UCAS points. placement allowing you to gain hands- This course is for you if you wish to gain a on work based industry skills. Travel Overview of the course pathway in the travel and tourism industry. broad knowledge and understanding of, The aim of the qualification is to prepare and Tourism students have previously This course is for you if you wish to gain and develop skills in, the travel and tourism secured high quality work experience an introduction to the travel and tourism you for entry on to a range of progression sector. The aim of the qualification is to opportunities into employment within the placements at: industry and provides opportunities to support and prepare you for progression develop a range of skills and techniques, travel and tourism sector. The qualification • Hotels/Travel Agents onto Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in is equivalent in size to one A Level, and is personal skills and attributes essential for Travel and Tourism. The qualification is • Airport Handling Agents a successful performance in the travel designed as a full one-year programme, • Cruise Liners designed as a full one-year programme, giving you the opportunity to cover the industry. The aim of the qualification is to giving you the opportunity to cover the • East Lancashire Railway support and prepare you for progression travel and tourism sector by studying an travel and tourism sector by studying an interesting range of units. onto Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Travel interesting range of units as part of your Career Opportunities and Tourism. The qualification is designed as programme of study. a full one-year programme, giving you the How is the course structured and • Overseas Holiday Rep how will I be assessed? • Cabin Crew opportunity to cover the travel and tourism How is the course structured and sector by studying an interesting range of You will complete a combination of • Events and Conference Coordinator how will I be assessed? units as part of your programme of study. mandatory and optional units in which • Holiday Reservations Agent You will complete a combination of you will be assessed in a variety of ways, • Hotel Receptionist mandatory and optional units in which How is the course structured and including coursework assignments, practical • Overseas Hotel Contractor you will be assessed in a variety of ways, how will I be assessed? activities, externally set and marked • Resort Operations Manager including coursework assignments, practical assessments and one externally set exam. • Holiday Entertainer You will complete a combination of activities, and two externally set exams. mandatory and optional units in which • Airport Check-in Agent you will be assessed in a variety of ways, Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit or • Retail Travel Consultant Units include: Distinction. Your final qualification will • Tour Operator including coursework assignments and UK travel and tourism destinations, The practical activities. have two grades in the range PP to D*D*. • Tourism Manager Development of Travel and Tourism in • Business Development Manager the UK, Marketing in Travel and Tourism, • Reservation Sales Agent Units include: Airports and Airlines, The Cruise Industry, The UK Travel Industry, The UK Tourism Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel and Industry, Service in Travel and Tourism, Tourism, Organising a Travel and Tourism Locational Geography, Package Travel Study Visit, International Travel and Tourism and Tourism Products and Services, Destinations, UK Travel and Tourism Sector, UK Travel and Tourism Destinations, Travel and Tourism Business Environments, Recommending Holidays to Suit Customers’ Work Experience, Delivering the Customer Needs, Worldwide Travel and Tourism Travel and Tourism Experience. Destinations, The Role of Overseas Resort Representatives, Travel and Tourism Each unit will be graded Pass, Merit Itineraries, Accessible Travel and Tourism or Distinction and your overall final and Promotional Materials for Travel and qualification will be graded the same. Tourism. For each unit you will be graded a pass provided you meet all the assessment criteria. 128 129

COURSE CODE: Y662 COURSE CODE: V204 SUPPORTED COURSE CODE: Y771 LIFE CHALLENGE INTERNSHIP STEPS TO WORK Overview of the course Overview of the course Overview of the course This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It is for This is a course for those who have learning This is a course for those who have learning those who wish to further develop their difficulties and/or disabilities who want to be difficulties and/or disabilities who are considering skills in independent living at home and in employed. You will develop and acquire specific employment. You will develop and acquire and transferable employment skills required in the • specific transferable skills required in the the community. To develop these skills, competitive world of work by taking part in three competitive world of work and take part

you will engage in community projects, PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL access travel training where intensive work experience placements at different in a meaningful internal and external applicable and participate in local employers whilst being supported by a job work placements which match your a residential. coach. Time and consideration is taken aspirations and are within • • • COURSE CODE: V224 to match your working aspirations, the local community. your choices and employers LIFE WISE business needs. Overview of the course This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It is for those who wish to start COURSE CODE: Y524 developing skills for independent living at home and in the COURSE CODE: Y525 COURSE CODE: V293 NEXT STEPS community. • • • • • Overview of the course WORK CHALLENGE PRACTICAL SKILLS Overview of the course This is a course for those who have learning • • • • FOR LIFE difficulties and/or disabilities. Students on this This is a one-year course for those with Overview of the course course are fully supported to access a varied learning differences/disabilities to improve range of sessions designed to develop life This is a course for those who have confidence and gain practical experience of and independence skills. You will also learning difficulties and/or disabilities or ESOL running a small business. This will involve study a range of ASDAN Units. Sessions as a second language. You will have the • • participating in the Young Enterprise Scheme, COURSE CODE: Y628 include; Maths, English, Cooking, opportunity to develop independently for which includes setting up a business name, Community, Work Experience, • • • daily living, working life or further learning. developing stock and attending external Life Skills and Yoga. NEW HORIZONS Please note that because of national Young Enterprise events such as trade fairs and exhibitions outside of the Overview of the course educational developments this course regular college timetable. New Horizons is a specialist provision for may be replaced by a similar students with Profound and Multiple Learning programme of study. Difficulties and Autism. It is designed to help every student achieve their full potential; this is done through a combination of rigorous assessment, bespoke timetabling and person ENRICHMENT centred planning. COURSE CODE: Y196 • • • • Opportunities may include: Travel Training • • • • WORK WISE Residentials Smart Shop Overview of the course Smart Café This is a course for those who have Community Action learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Sports It is for you if you who wish to develop Youth Club work awareness with a view to future Drama potential supported employment. Students on this course will run the Smart Café and help in the Smart Shop. Please note that because of national educational developments some of these courses may be replaced by a similar programme of study.

130 131 For more Foundation Studies courses please see Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration page 130

Entry is subject to interview, school/college reference and initial assessment. Students should be working at Entry Learning for Work Level 1 vocational Y526 Entry Level 3 and be interested in improving their academic 1 year (Entry Level 3) Level skills, employability skills and confidence. Students should programmes be willing to participate in a work experience placement related to the study pathway.

Entry is subject to interview and school/college reference and initial assessment. Students should be working Level 2 vocational Level above Entry Level 3 and be interested in improving their Y658 Learning for Work programmes 1 year (Level 1) 1 academic skills, employability skills and confidence. Students should be willing to participate on a work Employment experience placement related to the study pathway. VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES VOCATIONAL

the following units depending on the LEARNING FOR LEARNING FOR pathway chosen:

WORK (ENTRY 3) WORK (LEVEL 1) • Level 1 Pathway to Retail Overview of the course Overview of the course Retail and the selling process, customer service skills, health and safety, reception This course offers you a chance to study This course offers you a chance to study a skills, team work, business communication one of seven different vocational pathways Level 1 Certificate in one of four different at Entry Level 3 in either Animal Care, vocational pathways including: • Level 1 Pathway to Digital Media Business, Childcare, Construction, ICT, Photography, film, animation, design Performing Arts or Employment. Please • Level 1 Pathway to Retail software, imaging and multimedia note that because of national educational • Level 1 Pathway to Digital Media software, mobile IT devices developments, this course may be replaced • Level 1 Pathway to Performing Arts • Level 1 Pathway to Performing Arts by a similar programme of study. • Level 1 Pathway to Employment Performance improvisation techniques, performing physical theatre, technical The course consists of academic vocational skills for performance How is the course structured and units and provides opportunities to develop how will I be assessed? a range of techniques and personal skills for • Level 1 Pathway to Employment You will have the opportunity to achieve an successful performance in working life and Customer care, health and safety, Entry Level 3 NOCN qualification in Skills to support progression onto Level 2 courses business enterprise, presentation skills, for Employment, Training and Personal or into employment. team work and problem solving Development and an additional qualification in your vocational pathway. The course is How is the course structured and You will also study English and maths, unit led and the options studied depend on how will I be assessed? take part in a work experience placement the vocational pathway chosen. You will have the chance to obtain a Level 1 and study units to improve employability, Certificate with the NOCN exam board. personal and social skills. The course The course is unit led and you may study is assessed using a variety of methods including written work, practical activities, role play, presentations, group discussions, diagrams, posters and work experience.

132 133 APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINING APPRENTICESHIPS Take your first steps into a dream career with a Bury College apprenticeship. An apprenticeship provides you with a practical understanding of the industry you are looking to start your YOUR career in. You will have the opportunity to earn JOURNEY TO AN while you learn and gain nationally recognised APPRENTICESHIP qualifications and training which helps to - See overleaf improve your career prospects.

Bury College offers apprenticeship programmes in a wide range of industries and allows individuals to gain industry-related skills and BURY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS – OUR OFFER knowledge required by employers. Bury College apprenticeships are available within a wide range of dynamic sectors and have been developed by employers to ensure professional training with huge potential for career progression. Apprenticeships are available in:

Area Code

ACCOUNTING M01 A BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP

BRICKLAYING (TROWEL OCCUPATIONS) M44 Area Code

BURY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES Apply ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION directly to PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M02 (In partnership with JTL) LEADING SPECIALIST JTL* TRAINING PROVIDER CATERING AND HOSPITALITY M05 HAIRDRESSING M11

Bury College is delighted to announce its new CARPENTRY AND JOINERY M41 partnership with one of the country’s largest HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE M14 apprenticeship delivery providers, JTL. CHILDCARE M06 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN M35 The new partnership will initially focus on the delivery of electrical apprenticeships and individuals will CUSTOMER SERVICE M21 develop skills in installation, maintenance and repair PLUMBING M43 of electrical services both inside and outside of buildings and structures. DENTAL NURSING M09 TEACHING ASSISTANTS M15

* For more information visit: www.burycollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships

124 125 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE:

• Business and Professional Administration Level 4 • Care Leadership and Management (Adult Social Care) Level 5 Higher Apprenticeships are higher level qualifications • Dental Practice Management Level 4 that support your career development through • Hospitality Management Level 4 improving your knowledge and developing your • Leadership and Management

advanced specialist skills and expertise. Level 4 and 5 APPRENTICESHIPS HIGHER • Management Consultant As a higher apprentice you will demonstrate your Level 4 commitment to your job role, ensuring you stay ahead • Management of the latest developments within your industry. (Operational/Departmental) Level 5

New frameworks are constantly added to meet local employer You will require technical knowledge and will show skills demands. BENEFITS OF HIGHER competence through complex work activities. Assessments are conducted in the workplace through observation of the For more information please APPRENTICESHIPS: duties carried out and a range of other methods; including witness statements, professional discussions and reflective contact us on: Higher Apprenticeships have been developed with • accounts, written reports and computer based employers, colleges, universities and sector skills assignments. To fulfil the requirements of the course you councils to give you the most relevant work will also be required to undertake research and written 0161 761 4685 based learning. tasks in your own time. As part of your Higher Apprenticeship [email protected] • Receive support from industry professionals and you maybe required to attend classroom-based sessions. dedicated tutors. www.burycollege.ac.uk “The NHS have been • You will gain a nationally recognised higher education really supportive with my qualification. Level 4 Higher Apprenticeships are equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and apprenticeship and I have Level 5 equivalent to a Foundation Degree.

• Advanced training can provide you with excellent had exceptional support career progression opportunities and allow you to compete for higher salaries and promotions. from my Bury College • Funding is available, with any fees being significantly assessors who share less than university fees. Funded by: their advice and industry Higher apprenticeships consist of qualifications that experiences.” contain mandatory units and a range of optional knowledge and competence units. These will be chosen in discussion between yourself, your employer and the Name: Andrew Dunne tutor to meet your needs. Achievement: Level 4 Hospitality Management Higher Apprenticeship Progression: Acting Assistant Catering Manager at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

152 153 as developing your subject knowledge, this course will enhance your essential study skills in preparation for university studies, including referencing, academic writing and ICT skills. Experienced tutors in Access to HE will provide one-to-one guidance on your There has never been a better time to return to education! applications to university courses. Access Courses are designed for learners who have had significant life experience but have left education with few, if any, qualifications. Courses are run at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Your entry level will depend on various factors including an Successful completion of the 60-credit diploma programme will provide you with interview, initial assessment and your own aspirations. If you are interested in an Access Course, please apply and you will be opportunities to progress to studying a wide invited to a recruitment evening where college staff will explain the programmes of study and answer your questions. range of subjects at university level. For example: ACCESS COURSES ACCESS Code Course Title Level Entry Requirements Progression Duration • Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Further education (Level 2), Professions: healthcare-related degrees Access to Learning T027 1 apprenticeships, employment • Social Sciences with Social Work or and Employment Level 1 You will be invited to attend a recruitment evening which includes or career progression Criminology: Social Work / Care / Policies; Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology a presentation, assessment in maths Further education (Level 3), Access to Further Education • Education and Humanities: English, History, V321 2 and English and an interview apprenticeships, employment Level 2 Creative Writing, Media Studies, Education or career progression Studies, Primary Teaching Access to Higher Education GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in two of the • Sciences and Engineering: traditional V307 Diploma (Nursing, Midwifery and following subjects: English, Maths or and applied sciences, different types of Allied Health Professions pathway) Science plus relevant work experience Engineering degrees, Pharmacy, Forensic Science GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Access to Higher Education Maths. For applicants applying for How is the course structured and how will I be assessed? V309 Diploma (Education and Primary Education, GCSE English, Maths 1 year Humanities pathway) and Science at grade C (4/5) or above For the diploma programme, ranges of with relevant work experience Higher education, assessments are used depending on the nature 3 apprenticeships, of subjects; these include exams, coursework, research projects and oral presentations. All Access to Higher Education employment or the GCSE additionalities are assessed through Diploma (Social Science with career progression V308 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and external examinations in the summer. Modules Criminology or Social Work Maths plus relevant work experience offered in each diploma programme are listed pathway) as follows: Access to Higher Education GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Diploma (Business and • Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health V312 Maths plus relevant work experience Management pathway) Professions: Human Biology, Science for Health, Health Studies and Psychology. Access to Higher Education GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English, V314 Diploma (Science and Maths and Science plus relevant • Education and Humanities: Engineering pathway) work experience - For Primary Teaching and Education: Study Skills, English (Language, “Every single piece of information Literature, and Creative Writing), and History. - For Humanities and Media Studies: that was touched upon during my exams, coursework and oral presentations. Study Skills, English (Language, ACCESS TO ACCESS TO Please note, GCSE’s are assessed through Literature, and Creative Writing), Access course has been crucial in external examinations in the summer. LEARNING AND FURTHER and Media Studies. helping me develop an excellent EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION • Social Science with Criminology or Social ACCESS TO HIGHER Work: Sociology and Psychology with understanding of my subjects at LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Social Work or Criminology. Overview of the course Overview of the course EDUCATION • Business and Management: Study Skills, university. Thank you Bury College, This is a skill-building course which takes If you have an aspiration to go to university DIPLOMA Business Studies and Management. place two days a week. The aim is to but do not possess GCSEs in English without the fantastic course Overview of the course provide you with the opportunity to and maths, this course offers a fantastic • Science and Engineering: study at college and develop vital progression opportunity. In addition to The Access to Higher Education Diploma - Sciences, Forensic Sciences, delivered by some of the best English, maths, ICT and study skills. gaining these vital qualifications you will is a QAA accredited course that provides and Pharmacy: Study Skills and also develop crucial study skills and ICT skills adult learners with the essential qualification, foundation Maths and Science, tutors I have ever had, I wouldn’t How is the course structured and that can help progress to Level 3 then onto subject specific skills and knowledge to Level 3 Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. how will I be assessed? higher education. You will be fully supported progress to studies at university level. - For Engineering (Civil, Mechanical): be where I am today” Assessment is through presentations, by a group tutor and specialist GCSE tutors. Study Skills and foundation Maths and teamwork and assignments as well A range of diplomas are offered at Bury Science, Level 3 Maths, Physics, and as external exams for nationally How is the course structured and College to enable progression to degree Electrical and Electronic Engineering. recognised qualifications in English, how will I be assessed? studies. Each consists between three Name: Michelle Mack maths and ICT. A range of assessments are used depending and four academic modules that meet Achieved: Access to Higher Education diploma on the nature of the subject, these include the demands of HE institutions. As well Progression: Secured a Criminological and Forensic Psychology degree at the University of Bolton 154 155 BURY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• Art and Design Foundation Diploma • Beauty Management (FdA) SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS • Beauty Management Top-up (BA Hons) • Business Studies (HNC) • Creative Media Production (HND)

• Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) COURSES UNIVERSITY • Design in Media Make-up Foundation Degree (FdSc) • Early Years Childhood Studies Foundation Degree (FdA) • Engineering (HNC) • Hairdressing Management Foundation Degree (FdA) • Hairdressing Management Top-up (BA Hons) • Health Care Foundation Degree (FdA) • International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) Get the best start in your higher • Professional Development in Early Years BA (Hons) Top-up education with a Bury College • Professional Development in Teaching University Centre qualification. Assistants BA (Hons) Choose from our wide range of high • Public Services (HNC/HND) quality courses to study for a career • Teaching Assistants (Primary) Foundation Degree (FdA) change or secure an industry TEF SILVER AWARD • Working with Children and Families recognised qualification to help The quality of education at Bury College University Centre has been recognised with a silver award under (Children, Young People and Family Studies with career progression. the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Pathway) BA (Hons) Enjoy studying in a student-focused The TEF panel judged that Bury College University Centre students achieve excellent outcomes, with a environment and receive caring, high number of learners progressing onto highly skilled employment or further study. HIGHER For more tailored support from our highly information APPRENTICESHIPS - see overleaf experienced tutors. Feedback from the TEF panel praised Bury College University Centre for having: For more details about higher apprenticeships go to page 152 • An institutional culture that values teaching and recognises and rewards staff • Effective systems for student engagement Courses are in partnership with: • Representation structures to empower students OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU • High quality support for students in the transition For full course information please visit: To support your progression to higher education, Bury College to higher education through the development of www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk University Centre is constantly reviewing and developing its study skills and progression monitoring growing provision. Our high quality courses are designed, often • Strategic and highly valuable engagement with in partnership with businesses, to provide you with the skills industry to inform curriculum design and to you need to secure your dream career. enhance employability opportunities Approved Centre from Pearson

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REASONS TO CHOOSE BURY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY CENTRE UNIVERSITY COURSES UNIVERSITY

High level of progression into employment and further training

SUPPORTIVE STAFF You will benefit from a personal approach and one-to-one feedback that allows you to achieve your full potential. Our enthusiastic and well experienced tutors bring a breadth WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP of industry experience to lectures to ensure you are CAREER FOCUSED well-prepared for your first step into your career. Bury College works in partnership with the University Our high quality courses are designed, often in partnership of Bolton, University of Cumbria and Pearson Education. with businesses, to provide you with the skills you need to These partnerships allow us to deliver a wide range of LOW FEES AND secure your career. Many of our courses provide students courses that are constantly reviewed to reflect the needs FINANCIAL SUPPORT with the opportunity to gain valuable real work experience of students and the job market. You may also have through high quality work placements. access to the range of facilities at the university affiliated Bury College University Centre offers lower full and with your course. This could include swimming and gym part-time fees than most universities. We also provide facilities, use of the library and access to the Student “I am very proud of myself additional support for students progressing directly MODERN FACILITIES Union and social events. from a Level 3 full-time course at Bury College - a £500 and all that I have achieved. You will have access to our modern facilities including a bursary will be paid each academic year of your course purpose built centre that includes a lecture room, seminar in two instalments and will be available to assist you I have loved every minute and meeting rooms and a social learning area. Courses are in partnership with: during your time with us*. of my time at Bury College For more details about our fees and bursaries please visit the website: www.burycollegeunicentre.ac.uk GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS University Centre.” Or call Advice and Guidance on: 0161 280 8280 The Bury College University Centre campus is easily *Terms and conditions apply. accessible by Metrolink, bus and car. Holly Shadwell achieved a First Class Honours Degree Approved Centre from Pearson in BA (Hons) Hairdressing Management.

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Applicants for full-time university courses should apply through UCAS. The online application form and guidance notes are available on the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com or telephone 0371 468 0468.

To apply for a part-time or post graduate course please complete an application form which is DISCLAIMER available to download from our website at: Please Note: All information contained within this prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed in this publication, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate www.burycollegeunicentre.co.uk Courses are in partnership with: any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most Or for more information please contact us on: importantly to students. Date of Publication: August 2018. 0161 280 8280 Email: [email protected]

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