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Contents
Our Promise To You...... 4 Childcare...... 66 Careers Reference...... 6 Computing & IT...... 70 Facilities...... 8 Construction...... 74 Life on Campus...... 10 Creative Arts...... 80 Student Support...... 12 Hair & Beauty...... 86 Financial Support...... 14 Health & Social Care...... 90 Advice For Parents...... 16 Media...... 94 Guide to Course Levels...... 18 Motor Vehicle...... 98 Discover Stamford...... 20 Performing Arts & Music...... 102 Air & Defence College...... 22 Public Services...... 108 Guide to Apprenticeships...... 26 Skills for Work & Living...... 112 Apprenticeships...... 29 Sport...... 116 Maths Centre of Excellence...... 30 Sport & Football Academy...... 118 Choosing the Right A Levels...... 32 Travel & Tourism...... 120 A Level Honours Programme...... 34 What’s Next?...... 124 A Levels...... 37 University Centre Animal Studies...... 54 Peterborough...... 126 Business...... 58 Getting to College...... 128 Catering & Hospitality...... 62
2 Welcome Welcome 3 WE WILL SUPPORT YOU OUR to succeed
PROMISE WE WILL TREAT YOU TO YOU like an adult WE WILL VALUE YOU as an individual
WE WILL HELP YOU BE OUTSTANDING and ready for your next steps
WE WILL GIVE YOU AN EXPERIENCE as well as an education
WE ARE AMBITIOUS FOR Welcome to Stamford College! We promise YOU and expect you to be to enable students of all ages to maximise their potential through excellent teaching, ambitious learning, training and support.
4 Our Promise To You Our Promise To You 5 Accountant ...... 58 Graphic Designer...... 80, 94 RAF...... 22, 58, 70 Airline Cabin Crew...... 120 Hair Colourist ...... 86 Recreation Assistant...... 116 Animal Behaviourist...... 54 Hair Stylist...... 86 Seamstress...... 80 CAREERS Animal Care Shelter Helpdesk Analyst...... 70 Senior Stylist...... 88 Worker ...... 54 Higher Level Teaching Session Musician...... 102 Animal Technician...... 54 Assistant...... 68 Site Carpenter...... 74 Animal Welfare Home-based REFERENCE Inspector...... 54 Child Carer...... 68 Social Media Manager...... 70 Animator...... 80, 94 HR Advisor...... 58 Social Worker...... 90 Artworker ...... 80 Illustrator...... 80, 94 Software Developer...... 70 Audit Trainee...... 58 Kennel or Cattery Sous Chef ...... 62 Worker...... 54 Bathroom Fitter...... 74 Sports Coach...... 118 Kitchen Assistant...... 62 Bench Joiner...... 74 Sports Journalist...... 116 Labourer...... 74 Bricklayer ...... 74 Sports Therapist...... 116 Live Sound Engineer...... 102 Broadcaster...... 102 Stylist...... 80 Machinist...... 74 Care Worker...... 90 Systems Analyst...... 70 Make-up Artist...... 86 Chef de Partie...... 62 Teacher...... 68, 90 Marketing Officer...... 58 Commis Chef ...... 62 Teaching Assistant...... 68 Motor Vehicle Community Sports Technical Service Advisor...... 98 Officer...... 116 Representative...... 86 Motor Vehicle Corporate Recovery Textile Designer...... 80 Technician...... 98 Analyst...... 58 Therapist...... 90 Music Manager...... 102 Costume Designer...... 80 Timber Salesman...... 74 Music Producer...... 102 Creative Director ...... 80 Travel Agent...... 120 Music Promoter ...... 102 Credit Controller...... 58 Typographer...... 80 Network Administrator ...70 Customer Service Uniformed Public Practitioner...... 58 Nurse...... 90 Services...... 22 Digital Designer ...... 80 Outdoor Activity Visual Effects Designer....94 Team Leader...... 116 Drainage Engineer...... 74 Web Designer...... 70 Overseas Resort Early Years Teacher...... 68 Representative...... 120 Zoo Keeper...... 54 Editorial Designer...... 80 Packaging Designer...... 80 Electrician...... 74 Pattern Cutter...... 80 Events Management...... 58 PE Teaching...... 116 Can’t find what Family Support Worker....90 you’re looking for? Pet Shop Manager...... 54 Our Careers Advisor Fashion Designer...... 80 Photographer...... 80, 94 has the expertise to help you decide on a Film & TV Production...... 94 A quick guide to some of the Physiotherapy...... 116 career path and our Finance Officer...... 58 Information Advice Plumbing and Heating and Guidance Team opportunities our courses Engineer...... 74 Front of House are on hand to help Supervisor...... 62 can open up for you. Stand Pre-School Worker...... 68 you choose the course Game Designer ...... 94 that is right for you! out with Stamford College. Print Designer...... 80 Gas Engineer...... 74
6 Careers Reference Careers Reference 7 Investing in our Facilities
INDUSTRY Our brand new Digital Skills Centre is a hub for IT students and hosts state-of-the-art equipment, perfectly suited to prepare you for the modern, digital world. Study in modern, STANDARD We have also developed our £3.5m bright spaces Construction and Automotive Skills Centre which replicates real trade workshops.
FACILITIES Library & Study Areas
Our newly refurbished library has group and silent study rooms where you can complete your coursework in your free periods. State-of-the-art IT technology
Industry replica workshops
Fully stocked library for independent study
Specially designed facilities across the campus to replicate the working world in the classroom.
8 Facilities Facilities 9 Borderville & Stamford Fitness
Also home to Stamford AFC and Stamford Fitness gym, Borderville Sports Centre has been specifically designed for sport and fitness development training. The £6m centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities such as a 3G Discount memberships LIFE ON floodlit artificial grass pitch, gym, FA rated pitch and a at Stamford Fitness gym 735 m2, multi-purpose sprung-floor sports hall.
Inspire Salon
CAMPUS From massages to manicures, haircuts to highlights, our Inspire Hair and Beauty Salon offers fabulous hair and beauty treatments at great prices! It’s a real salon with paying clients to allow us to deliver the best possible Free breakfast training to students. To book, please call 01780 484 372. every morning for all students Starbucks & The Bistro
The Bistro and Refectory are great places to meet, relax with friends, grab lunch, snacks or have a Starbucks coffee. Both sell a wide variety including home-made healthy choices and cater for vegan and vegetarian diets.
Gallery Kitchen Healthy, daily, fresh food options
Our Gallery Kitchen restaurant is open to the public, offering the finest gourmet dining in the evenings and delightful lunchtime offerings, all at affordable prices. Our food is freshly prepared with great emphasis on local and seasonal produce and is presented by our own catering students to the highest standards, supporting the next generation of talented chefs.
Enjoy Starbucks coffee on-site in the Bistro!
The Bistro and Refectory are great places to meet, relax with friends, grab lunch, snacks or have a Starbucks coffee. Great deals in the on-site Inspire Hair & Beauty Salon
10 Life on Campus Life on Campus 11 Careers Advice & Work Experience
Our qualified and experienced Careers SUPPORTING Advisor has the expertise, tools and the all- important contacts to help you decide on a career path and progress to wherever is next on your journey. Whether you want to brush up on your interview technique, find YOU TO out about apprenticeships, write your CV or complete an application form, they can help! Our Careers Advisor can also work with you to choose your ideal university and guide you through the university/UCAS application SUCCEED process. Our dedicated Work Experience Student Advisors & Tutorials Team are here to help you find meaningful work placements as part of your Study Programme to give you valuable experience When you start College, you will be allocated in a real work environment and develop your a Student Advisor, who will work closely with employability skills. you, your lecturers and parents to help you achieve your goals. The tutorial programme Additional Learning Support is designed to equip you with important skills beyond your main qualification. You will have the chance to experience a If you are worried about revision, your English range of tutorials and meet visiting speakers and maths, or need extra help because of who will introduce you to topics such as: a learning difficulty or disability, we have a personal and mental health, drugs and dedicated team and learning resources to alcohol, managing money, online safety as support you! well as more active sessions such as self- defence, Tai Chi and yoga. Help is available in The Study Centre, in class or on a one-to one basis. Just pop in and see Safeguarding our dedicated Additional Learning Support Team to find out more, or call 01780 484300. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, Welfare Team safe and secure environment for everybody at Stamford College. The core British Values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule Our experienced Welfare and Guidance of law and mutual respect for each other’s Advisors can support you through a number faith or beliefs underpin everything we of issues that might affect you whilst you do. Stamford College is a positive and are studying at Stamford College. We offer welcoming learning environment with practical support and work in partnership specially qualified safeguarding staff ready to with external agencies who can offer you discuss any issues you may have during your targeted support that best meets your time at college. needs. We also have a College Counselling Service that can give you the extra support you need to achieve. There is a multi-faith Student support is central to everything prayer room available to all staff and students who wish to use it for quiet contemplation, we do at Stamford College. prayer or meditation.
12 Student Support Student Support 13 Under 19?
Full-time courses are free to UK students under MONEY 19 years of age on 31 August 2021. Bursary Fund
Take advantage of our For those aged 16 – 18, the Bursary Fund could Laptop Loan Scheme MATTERS support you with essential course-related costs such as equipment, uniform and transport to college and your work placement. For more information about eligibility, please contact our Financial Support Advisor.
Free College Meals
If you meet the required criteria, you may be eligible to receive free meals on the days you are in College. We make getting to College easy, and can Under 20 and need childcare? subsidise the cost
The Care to Learn Scheme can help fund your childcare. Visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn for more information.
Aged 19 - 23?
If you are aged 19-23 on 31 August 2021, you may Contact our not have to pay course fees depending on the Financial Support qualifications you already hold. team for more info!
Advanced Learner Loans
An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help you pay for your course fees if you are aged 19 to 23 and already hold a Level 3 qualification, or are 24 and over, studying from Level 3 to Level 6.
Learner Support Fund (19+) You may be eligible for Free College Meals As you progress towards your Like the Bursary Fund, if you are over 19 years old, the Learner Support Fund (19+) could help you with future career, our Financial Support course-related costs such as equipment, uniform, Team will provide you with advice transport, childcare and course fees. This is available and guidance on all money matters. for Level 1 and 2 courses only.
14 Financial Support Financial Support 15 Your young person will be supported with: ADVICE FOR • Completing a ‘Study Programme’ to show employers they are work ready! Learners benefit This will record the skills they have from a range of developed and the industry-relevant PARENTS, training they have received. additional activities that broadens • Developing communication skills, interview tips, CV writing, and help their experience with job and UCAS applications. and prepares them GUARDIANS • Gaining and completing work well for life after experience placements. college. • Citizenship and enterprise OFSTED & CARERS opportunities. • Equality and diversity, personal development, health and wellbeing.
• Developing their English and maths as part of their Study Programme.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between What is the application deadline? vocational qualifications and A Levels? We don’t have a deadline for applications, in fact, our applications stay open until late A Levels are assessed mainly through September 2021! However, if your young exams, whereas diploma courses are person knows what they want to do, it’s best assessed mainly by coursework. In terms to get their application in quickly as some of UCAS points, Level 3 Diploma vocational courses are very popular. qualifications are often equivalent to three A Levels. Even if your young person starts a course they’re not happy on, our 6-week transfer Do you need to study A Levels to get window at the start of their course will into university? ensure they continue on the right course for them.
No. Students studying Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as the BTEC (Extended) Diploma, can gain up to 168 UCAS points Download our full Parent, Guardian (depending on their grades) which is equivalent to 3 A* at A Level. Apprentices and Carer Guide from our website! can also progress to University Level study or Higher Level Apprenticeships (Level 4).
16 Advice For Parents Advice For Parents 17 A Levels Entry Level
Studying A Levels will give you a broad GUIDE TO knowledge base and although A Levels are No formal qualifications traditionally an academic, theory-based route, we pride ourselves on our modern approach, which includes practical elements, live projects, Level 1 community work and a dedicated A Level COURSE Honours Programme. To find out more about our A Levels and our guide to choosing the right GCSE Grades 3/D to 1/G subjects, see page 32. LEVELS Diplomas Level 2
These vocational subjects allow you to gain GCSE Grades 9/A* to 4/C, the practical skills and knowledge to progress Apprenticeship Standard straight into employment in industry. Most Level 2 (Intermediate) Level 3 Diplomas are equivalent to 3 A Levels and are an alternative route to university. If you prefer to learn in a hands-on way – this is the Level 3 route for you!
English & maths A Levels, Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 (Advanced) If you have not achieved a 4/C in GCSE English and maths, it will be mandatory for you to continue to study English and maths alongside your main qualification. We will assess your Level 4 need for this at enrolment in the August before you start your course, and we will ensure you receive the support to achieve these whilst Higher National studying your chosen qualification. Certificate (HNC), Higher Apprenticeship Level 4 - 6
Level 5
Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree
Level 6
Study from Entry Level all the way to Bachelor Degree degree level at Stamford College and (Top-Up Degree) University Centre Peterborough.
18 Guide to Course Levels Guide to Course Levels 19 Why study in Stamford? Put on exhibitions at DISCOVER Stamford Arts Centre, Often named as one of the best places play live music at the to live in the UK, Stamford has a lot Voodoo Lounge, work to offer. Full of historic buildings and on live briefs that picturesque cobbled streets, Stamford support important STAMFORD is also brimming with a busy high street, bustling cafés and big open local causes in the green spaces. community, and so much more! We have great links with the town and our students have the opportunity to work with lots of local business on real projects such as; Second Helpings, part of the national Real Junk Food Project, recording and editing audio for ‘The Stamford Podcast’ and interior design, styling and motion graphics for the annual ‘Sue Ryder Ice Ball’ to name a few!
LIVE BRIEF SECOND HELPINGS
Our Graphic Design students were commissioned by local business, Second Helpings to produce graphics and promotional banners.
Second Helpings aims to reduce food waste by using food gifted from local sources that would otherwise go to landfill and they serve the needs of local people from all walks of life We are very proud to be at the heart of Stamford regardless of the ability to pay. which teems with culture and history.
20 Discover Stamford Discover Stamford 21 Working with the Royal Air Force and time. If you decide not to enter the RAF, aerospace industry firms, these carefully you can also progress to employment designed study programmes have been in your chosen sector, undertake an shaped with current aerospace skills gaps apprenticeship, or progress to university. AIR & in mind to create secure career paths in the RAF and aerospace industries. Unique access to RAF and aerospace working environments and expertise. You will get involved with visits to Royal Air Force stations and their associated The best professional technical training in DEFENCE industrial partners, experiencing industry the region. environments first hand through an extensive programme of enrichment and Head start to securing a place on RAF work experience. Basic Recruit Training for graduates, who COLLEGE will be well equipped to pass first time. Stamford College works in partnership with the Royal Air Force and a range of Exciting residential visits developed by the top aerospace industry firms including RAF and the Royal Society of Engineers. Raytheon, Thales, Leonardo, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and AAR Corp to Career-ready students with the technical provide this unique training model. qualifications, confidence and leadership skills to succeed. Graduates are provided a head start to securing a place on RAF Basic Recruit Once in a lifetime experiences for top Training (subject to entry criteria) and performing students with aircraft flights. following successful completion of the course, will be well equipped to pass first
2021 - 22 COURSES:
Business (Extended) Diploma Level 3 Page 59
Computing Certificate Level 2 Page 72
(Extended) Certificate Level 3 Page 72
Public Services First Diploma Level 2 Page 109 Offering employer-led, career-focused Public Services Look out for this education and technical training for Diploma Level 3 symbol to spot 16 to 19 year-olds. Page 109 the courses.
22 Air & Defence College Air & Defence College 23 Achieve your goals and find your path to a future you can be proud of with support from our experienced and passionate staff. Stand out with Stamford College.
“Studying at Stamford College on the RAF course has been life changing. This course has given me the insights and skills I need to join the RAF. The staff are passionate and experienced within the field so they can provide you with expert support and guidance to help you achieve your goals.”
Alisha Werrit Air & Defence College 24 STAND OUT 25 What is an apprenticeship and where can it take you? Apprenticeships are available across a wide To kick start any career you are likely to range of industries and A GUIDE TO need a combination of experience and organisations, from qualifications. An apprenticeship gives you local businesses to large both, by combining on-the job training national brands. with study. An apprenticeship is a real job. APPRENTICESHIPS It’s a way to:
• Earn a wage and learn at the same time, with at least 20% of your time set www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide. Many aside for learning at College or in the employers choose to pay more and higher work place. apprentices can earn as much as £500 per • Gain an official ertificationc of your week! skills, equivalent to qualifications ranging from Level 2 up to degree What hours will I work? level. • Start a long-term career path with the possibility of higher earnings. Apprentices work a minimum of 30 hours • By successfully completing your per week and training is included as part apprenticeship, you’ll have gained of your apprenticeship. You will typically the confidence and skills needed to be in College 1 day per week but some progress in your chosen career. apprenticeships are carried out entirely in • Apprenticeships are available across the workplace. a wide range of industries and organisations, from local businesses to Do I get holiday pay as an apprentice? large national brands.
Who are apprenticeships for? Yes, apprentices get a minimum of 20 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
Many apprentices are school leavers and How do I apply for an young people, but there is no upper age apprenticeship? limit. If you’re over 16, living in England and not in full-time education, then an apprenticeship could be perfect for you. First, find an employer. Visit our website Apprenticeships are available across a for the latest vacancies. If there’s not huge range of industries, whether it’s something for you in there, don’t worry, business, construction or hairdressing. the National Apprenticeship Service has Stamford College offers both Level lots more! Then register your interest by 2 and 3 apprenticeships with higher filling in the form on our website. If you apprenticeship opportunities potentially haven’t got an employer yet, register or available in some areas - you’re sure to find apply anyway, we may be able to help something to suit you! you find one. Next,we will assess your application and establish any support Learn and earn at least £124.50 per week! What are the wages like? needs you may have. Finally, earn while 25,000 apprenticeship vacancies are you learn! Start your workplace training with your employer and commence your available online at any one time. 90% of The minimum wage for apprentices aged programme of study. apprentices go into work or further training. 16-18 is £124.50 per week (£4.15 per hour), however, this increases each year. For the latest apprenticeship minimum wage visit
26 Guide to Apprenticeships Guide to Apprenticeships 27 APPRENTICESHIPS 29 P U
“My Bricklayer Apprenticeship at Stamford College College at Stamford Apprenticeship “My Bricklayer in the foot me step the practical I needed skills to gave Inspirational CiTB’s awarded was I construction industry. in 2017. of the Year Apprentice the employers celebrate Awards Apprenticeship within thecontribution UK’s a significant who make be an honour to it was so construction industry, them.” by recognised Jack Hutchinson Jack Apprenticeship Bricklaying I E S R 100 100 118 91 91 118 ...... ommunity Sportommunity & Motor Vehicle Service & Vehicle Motor Technician Maintenance Sport Coach Activator Community Officer Health Hair and Beauty Professional...... 88 Hair & Barbering & Creative Advanced Professional...... 88 Hair & Barbering HealthSocial Care & Worker Care Adult Worker Care Adult Lead Vehicle Motor Technician Motorcycle C 67 67 72 72 75 76 78 77 78 78 Look out for this symbol to to this symbol out for Look spot the courses......
2021 - 22 COURSES: - 22 2021 Teaching Assistant Teaching & IT Computing Digital Marketer Infrastructure Technician Construction Bricklaying & JoineryCarpentry Gas Engineering Installation/Maintenance Electrician Plumbing & Domestic Technician Heating Maintenance Property Operative Childcare Educator Years Early Business Business Administrator...... 59 All our current apprenticeship courses are listed below. Keep an eye on our social channels channels on our social an eye Keep below. listed are courses apprenticeship All our current and the Lincolnshire with businesses across vacancies apprenticeship the latest for counties. neighbouring Guide to Apprenticeships Guide to 28 Stamford College was proud to be named a Maths Centre of Excellence in 2019 after MATHS receiving funding to develop new methods and enhance maths teaching.
The College is one of 21 further education institutions in the country to be recognised CENTRE OF for their impressive maths provision and the high outcomes achieved for students. The institution provides an opportunity for students at all levels to succeed and progress in maths, from those with no EXCELLENCE GCSEs to those who need to increase their grades. The centres are designed to test and share new ways to teach students who are re-sitting their maths and will share £40 million over the next five years to help Staff will be supported throughout the them in providing this new and innovative process to be up-skilled in developments way of learning. in maths mastery and will use technology to support teaching and learning. We’re Paula David, Project Director at Stamford proud to be paving the way for an College said, “The Maths Centre of innovative maths programme to support Excellence will give students the and empower students to achieve their motivation and opportunity to learn maths qualifications.” with methods that suit their preferences and build on their existing skills. This The model will benefit over 800 students will be through personalised learning and the College aims to collaborate with programmes, supported by high-quality other colleges to improve achievement teaching and learning and integrating and attainment in maths. online learning assessment and feedback, combined with rigorous tracking and monitoring.
Need to re-sit? No problem. If you don’t achieve a grade 4/C Stamford College was one of in GCSE maths or English, you’ll only 21 FE institutions in the re-sit the exams with us and we’ll help you prepare. country to be named a Maths Centre of Excellence in 2019.
30 Maths Centre of Excellence Maths Centre of Excellence 31 Which subjects do you enjoy Which subjects go well together? the most?
It might seem like fun to do computing, CHOOSING This is the most important question. We history and physical education but what want you to be happy during your 2 years at kind of career would require this mix of Stamford College. knowledge and skills? Some subjects complement each other, maths and What do you want to do after physics, for example, or media, graphic THE RIGHT A Levels? design and photography. So think carefully about the mix of subjects you choose.
If you want to go to university, you may How many subjects should I choose? need to do some research to find out A LEVELS which subjects are needed for the course you want to study. Some universities You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus require you to study at least two facilitating tutorial and career development sessions. subjects, to check visit: Each subject has 6 hours per week class www.informedchoices.ac.uk. time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. You will be taught by What career path are you interested lecturers with lots of experience and your in following? own personal tutor will help you develop the independence and skills you need for the next step in your career. If you have some idea of what you want to do in the future, it may be useful to Linear Subjects find out which A Level subjects you need to be studying. You can contact professional organisations to find out which A Level subjects are now linear meaning qualifications they require. that your final exams will be undertaken at the end of your second year. In order to Do you prefer coursework or are progress to Year 2 you will need to achieve a you better at exams? D grade or above in the end of Year 1 exams.
What if I do not meet the entry Some subjects have a 20% practical requirements? coursework component, while the majority are all exam-based. If you are good at organising your own time, coursework- You may be considered for A Level study based subjects will work well for you; if not, if you do not meet the requirements. You it might be better to avoid these subjects. would need to come in for an interview and discuss this with us.
When choosing your A Level subjects, you need to ask yourself some difficult questions, but we are here to help!
32 Choosing the Right A Levels Choosing the Right A Levels 33 We recognise A Level study is important As part of our Aim Higher Programme, and demands focus, hard work and students can access preparation sessions for determination, but universities and university entrance exams including: A LEVEL employers are looking for more than just academic performance in A Level subjects. • Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
• UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) We’re an approved centre for entrance tests so you can take yours in a familiar • Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP) HONOURS environment, right here at Stamford College. for mathematics
• The National Admissions Test for Law You can also access: (LNAT) PROGRAMME • Mock interviews, including those for • Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment Oxford and Cambridge applicants as well (NSAA) as for job applications.
• The opportunity to develop the research, analysis, presentation and evaluation skills needed for university study, and employment by researching a topic of your choice through the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
• The opportunity for chemists to enter the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge.
• Masterclasses at local universities.
• Subject specific conferences.
• Volunteering opportunities, involvement in community projects and/or work experience.
• Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.
• A busy Debating Society that regularly enters the English Speaking Union’s competitions.
• A guest speaker programme that is designed to motivate and open your mind to different possibilities.
• Regular one-to-one academic tutorials to explore the best university and career opportunities for you.
• Specialist input for Medical, Veterinary We are proud to be able to and Dentistry applications. support students who want to get into the best universities or take up challenging careers.
34 A Level Honours Programme A Level Honours Programme 35 A LEVELS
YOU WILL STUDY • Biological molecules • Cells • How organisms exchange A LEVEL substances with their environment A LEVELS • Genetic information, variation and BIOLOGY relationships between organisms • Energy transfers in and between organisms We are proud of our 100% pass rate in 2019 and 20% 80% offer an Aim Higher Programme so you can access • How organisms respond to PRACTICAL VS THEORY changes in their internal and the value of a sixth form, whilst developing your external environments independence and experiences to prepare you • Genetics, populations, evolution effectively for university and beyond. and ecosystems Gain practical and written • The control of gene expression scientific skills to make connections with all living HOW YOU WILL LEARN things around you. Biology You will undertake 12 core practical literally means the study of units including: using microscopes to life and if that’s not important, see cell division, dissection of animals what is? Studying this broad or plant systems, aseptic technique to subject will allow you to study microbial growth, investigating discover your area of interest activity in cells and investigating animal and open the door to a fantastic behaviour. You will study in a variety range of interesting careers. of ways including worksheets, quizzes, research, practice exam questions, practicals, skills assessments, lab books, extended reading, group work and independent study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grades 6/B or above in maths and 6/6/B/B in combined science or grade 6/B in biology plus 6/B in chemistry or physics.
EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Doctor, Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Nature Conservation Officer, Pharmacologist, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Research Scientist, Vet, Secondary School Teacher, Marine Biologist, Dentist.
360° STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Biology, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Want to look around? Pathology, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Take a virtual tour of Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmacy, our amazing facilities Chemistry. on our website!
COURSE CODE ALBIOAP Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! DURATION 2 YEARS 36 37 A LEVELS A LEVELS
YOU WILL STUDY YOU WILL STUDY A LEVEL • What is business? A LEVEL • Atomic Structure • Managers, leadership and • Bonding decision-making • Energetics and Kinetics BUSINESS • Marketing CHEMISTRY • Chemical equilibria • Operations • Theremodynamics 0% 100% • Finance 20% 80% • Alkanes and halogenalkanes • Human resources • Alcohols PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Strategic methods, direction and • Organic analysis positioning of a business • Electrode potentials and • Managing strategic change Electrochemical cells Gain an introduction to Gain an understanding of • Biochemistry and Spectroscopy key business areas such HOW YOU WILL LEARN underlying chemical concepts as marketing operations, You will learn through the through practical techniques and HOW YOU WILL LEARN finance, human resources and investigation of contemporary case calculations that develop your Alongside theory, you will study 12 core management with a special studies, presentations, group work and analysis and practical scientific practical units involving inorganic and focus on decision-making. You research projects. skills. Chemistry attempts to organic chemistry including: period 3 will learn essential managerial answer the big question: What is elements and their oxides, transition skills alongside techniques to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS everything made from? metals and reactions of ions in aqueous help you become an analytical 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus solutions. Organic chemistry practicals problem solver through the grade 5/C or above in maths and 6/B in Not only does chemistry help include: optical isomerism, aldehydes investigation of the strategic two humanities subjects. us to make sense of the world and ketones, aromatic chemistry, decisions that all businesses around us, but chemistry also amines, polymers, amino acids and have to make. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES touches upon the main social, proteins, DNA, organic synthesis and Accountant, Lawyer, Entrepreneur, ethical and cultural issues chromatography. Marketing Assistant, Advertising affecting our lives today. From Assistant, Human Resources Assistant archaeology to other planets’ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS atmospheres, and the effect of 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN drugs to the colour of precious grade 6/B or above in maths and Progress to an HND in Business at stones, chemistry helps us to 6/6/B/B in combined science or grade University Centre Peterborough or understand and enables us 6/B in maths and 6/B in chemistry plus other business degrees at university to make life better and more 6/B in biology or physics. in areas such as Management, interesting. From a knowledge Marketing, HR or Finance. of chemistry, we can prevent EXAMPLE JOB ROLES and cure disease, develop new Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, You could also progress to a Business materials and explore space – Clinical Biochemist, Pharmacologist, apprenticeship in sectors such as chemistry is all around us. Doctor, Accounting, Business Administration, Toxicologist, Environmental Consultant, Customer Service and Management. Science Writer, Secondary School Teacher.
STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN COURSE CODE ALBUSAP Chemistry, Biochemistry, DURATION 2 YEARS Pre-clinical Medicine, Mathematics, Pharmacology.
COURSE CODE ALCHEAP DURATION 2 YEARS
38 Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 39 A LEVELS A LEVELS
YOU WILL STUDY YOU WILL STUDY A LEVEL • Literature and Linguistic Analysis A LEVEL • Water and carbon cycles • Creative Writing • Landscape systems (including the study of drylands, coastal or glacial ENGLISH 5 set texts including: GEOGRAPHY landscapes) • Non-fictional Anthology • Changing places and the LANGUAGE • The Great Gatsby connections between people, • Shakespeare’s Othello 20% 80% the economy, society and the • Wider Fictional Reading PRACTICAL VS THEORY environment AND Programme • Global systems • Global governance LITERATURE HOW YOU WILL LEARN You will have the opportunity to Develop your knowledge of HOW YOU WILL LEARN locations, places, processes 20% 80% explore your own interests through You will develop your research skills investigative coursework based on and environments locally and by taking part in fieldwork. You PRACTICAL VS THEORY extracts of your own choice. You globally. You will learn about will complete an individual field will also complete group work, the complexity of people, investigation as part of this course presentations, quizzes, discussions, environment interactions and exploring your chosen topic. You will debates and role play. understand some of the key also be required to take part in a 4-night Engage creatively with a wide issues facing the world today, field trip and a number of field visits to range of texts and develop ENTRY REQUIREMENTS such as climate change and help with your research development. In transferable, analytical skills as 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above migration. You will also develop class, you will investigate case studies, producers and interpreters of plus grade 6/B or above in English quantitative and qualitative skills explore the formation of and effects written language. This combined literature or English language or 6/B including observing, collecting of glaciation. There will be practical A Level is designed to give you an in another humanities subject. and analysing geo-located data to activities to support your understanding in-depth understanding of writing apply to fieldwork and research. of landscape formation as well as and linguistics through the study EXAMPLE JOB ROLES discussions about human geography, of an anthology, two plays and Publisher, Journalist, Teacher, data gathering and investigation of one novel. You will also undertake Communications Executive, Public social deprivation issues in the locality. a wider reading programme to Relations Consultant. There is also a course work requirement prepare for your coursework in which you will begin work on at the end the second year. Your responses STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN of year 1. to texts will cover creative writing English Language or Literature, and analytical essays. Teaching, Journalism or Creative ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Writing. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C in science.
COURSE CODE ALENGAP EXAMPLE JOB ROLES DURATION 2 YEARS Teaching, Environmental Health, Water Management Officer, Town Planner, Conservation Officer.
STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Environmental Planning, Business, Social Services, Teaching.
COURSE CODE ALGEOAP DURATION 2 YEARS
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YOU WILL STUDY YOU WILL STUDY A LEVEL • British history 1918 – 1990 A LEVEL • Law making and the legal system • The Thatcher years • Criminal law and tort liability • American history 1918 – 1955 • Human rights HISTORY • American society and the LAW • Contract law economic boom • Concepts of law • The Jazz Age 0% 100% 20% 80% • The Civil Rights movement HOW YOU WILL LEARN PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Causes of the Cold War You will be provided with module • Poverty, public health and the state booklets to complete in class and in 1780 – 1939 your own time. You will complete case Investigate key periods in Develop your analytical, problem studies, undertake research, look at modern history and develop HOW YOU WILL LEARN solving and critical thinking skills contemporary legal issues in the news, your passion for the past. You will work with primary sources through the study of legal rules complete practice exam questions and Explore topics such as 20th in all units of this A Level to develop and the structure and operation examinations. Century American history, your skills as a conscientious Historian. of the English legal system. You British history and The Cold Regular visits to the Houses of will also gain an understanding of You will take part in a mock trial to War. Parliament, Churchill War Rooms and legal method and reasoning for provide you with an insight into the Victorian Workhouses will develop your you to progress onto university or legal sector. understanding of the past through real pursue a wide range of careers. experiences. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS grade 6/B or above in English literature 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus or English language plus 6/B in another grade 6/B or above in history. humanities subject, plus 6/B in one other subject. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Teacher, Lawyer, Journalist, Business EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Executive. Lawyer, Legal Executive, Barrister, HR Officer STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Health and Safety Officer. History, Teaching, Law, Business. STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Criminal Justice, Human Rights Law, COURSE CODE ALHISAP Criminology, Sociology. DURATION 2 YEARS
COURSE CODE ALLAWAP DURATION 2 YEARS
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YOU WILL STUDY YOU WILL STUDY A LEVEL • Algebra A LEVEL • 2 x 2 matrices • Trigonometry • Summation • Calculus • Proof of series MATHS • Differentiation and integration FURTHER • Complex numbers and parabolas • Circle theorem • 1st and 2nd differential equations 0% 100% • Geometric series and trigonometric MATHS • Further complex numbers identities • Modulus of graphical functions PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Statistics 0% 100% • Approximations using Taylor’s • Numerical methods and Maclaurin’s Series • Logarithms PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Projectile Motion Enhance your mathematical • Binomial expansions • Centre of Gravity knowledge and problem-solving • 3D vectors • Momentum skills through challenging • Mechanics If you want to develop your • Energy and moments and interesting topics such as mathematical ability, this course algebra and trigonometry. You HOW YOU WILL LEARN extends your knowledge of topics HOW YOU WILL LEARN will explore new topics such as You will work on solving problems and studied in mathematics. It is You will study in a variety of ways. calculus, circle theory, binomial will complete regular mock exams for also a preferred subject for those These will include: In class activities, expansions and how objects each topic. wishing to progress to degrees worksheets, practice exam questions, respond to the forces acting You will study in a variety of ways. in Mathematics, Physics and tests, group work and independent upon them. These will include: in-class activities, Engineering. study. You will be provided with topic worksheets, practice exam questions, booklets which you will be expected to tests, group work and independent complete both in and outside of class. study. You will be provided with topic booklets which you will be expected to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS complete both in and outside of class. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/6/B/B in double award science ENTRY REQUIREMENTS or a 6/B in a single science and 7/A in 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus maths. grade 6/6/B/B or above in double award science, or grade 6/B in a single science EXAMPLE JOB ROLES and maths. Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Accountant, Business Executive. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Accountant, Business Executive, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Teacher. Economics, Mathematics or Physics.
STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Accounting, Finance, Engineering, COURSE CODE ALFMAAP Economics, Mathematics. DURATION 2 YEARS
COURSE CODE ALMATAP DURATION 2 YEARS
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YOU WILL STUDY • Measurements and their errors YOU WILL STUDY • Particles and radiation A LEVEL • Media theory and critical theoretical A LEVEL • Waves approaches • Mechanics and energy • Close study of products from 9 • Electricity MEDIA media platforms PHYSICS • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Creative and practical skills in video • Fields production, print design and online • Nuclear physics 20% 80% media 20% 80% PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Media language, media audiences, PRACTICAL VS THEORY And one of the following: media representation and media • Astrophysics industries • Medical physics • Social, historical and political • Engineering physics Study the inner workings perspectives Study topics such as the effects • Turning points in physics of the media industry and of excitation in nuclei, wave • Electronics understand the theories that HOW YOU WILL LEARN particle duality and Einstein’s underpin how we interact with You will utilise your creativity through photoelectric effect, mechanics HOW YOU WILL LEARN the world of TV, film, print, practical work which will include the and waves, gravitational Physics, like all sciences, is a practical subject. radio and digital online media use of specialist software to prepare fields including planetary You will study 14 core practical activities through the study of a wide newspaper and magazine layouts, as motion and escape velocity, including: investigating interference and range of contemporary media well as the preparation of film pieces. astronomical imaging systems diffraction of laser light; measuring acceleration products. You will also take part in group work, and astrophysics. due to gravity; investigating systems that investigations of contemporary case oscillate; investigation of the links between Develop practical skills using studies, presentations, research projects temperature and pressure; investigating industry-standard creative and regular practice exam questions. magnetic fields; volume and pressure and the software to design magazines, safe use of ionising radiation; and, investigating build websites and create a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS magnetic fields. You will study in a variety of range of video productions. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above. ways. In science these will include: in-class Throughout the course you activities, worksheets, research, practice will use these skills to produce EXAMPLE JOB ROLES exam questions, practicals both assessed a selection of coursework Marketing Assistant, Advertising and not, skills assessment, lab book, tests, following live briefs for local Assistant, Broadcast Journalist, Editorial group work and independent study. We also and College projects. Assistant, Event Organiser, Information organise industry visits that are relevant to your Officer, Magazine Journalist, Market subjects and, where possible, subject specific Researcher, Writer, Online Blogger, conferences. Public Relations Assistant. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B Progress to study the HND in Creative or above in maths and 6/6/B/B in combined Media at University Centre Peterborough science or grade 6/B in maths and grade 6/B in or degrees in Journalism, PR, Advertising, physics plus grade 6/B in chemistry or biology. Marketing, TV and Film Production at university. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching.
COURSE CODE ALMEDAP STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN DURATION 2 YEARS Mathematics, Physics, Teaching, Engineering.
COURSE CODE ALPHYAP DURATION 2 YEARS
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YOU WILL STUDY YOU WILL STUDY A LEVEL • Politics in the UK A LEVEL • Social Influence • Political participation in the UK • Memory • Political ideas • Attachment POLITICS • Government and politics of the PSYCHOLOGY • Approaches in Psychology USA • Bio-psychology 0% 100% 0% 100% • Psychopathology PRACTICAL VS THEORY HOW YOU WILL LEARN • Research methods You will be able to critically analyse, PRACTICAL VS THEORY • Relationships comprehend and interpret political • Stress information and evaluate areas • Addiction This course explores political of politics through debates and Ever wondered if prison really does and social issues, current affairs discussions. You will identify parallels, change criminal behaviour? Or why HOW YOU WILL LEARN and how decisions affecting connections and similarities between some people conform? Or perhaps You will study in a variety of ways. society are made. You will gain an the aspects of politics you have if the experiences you had before These will include: in-class activities, understanding of contemporary studied and be able to communicate the age of five really do shape the worksheets, quizzes, games, practice political structures and their arguments using appropriate political person you are today? Psychology is exam questions, practical research historical contexts both within vocabulary. the science of the human mind and activities, extended reading, tests, the UK and globally. You will also behaviour, and includes the study of group work and independent study. develop your critical awareness of You will be given subject booklets mental health and social change. You will be provided with topic the changing nature of politics and which you will be required to work on in booklets which you will be expected the relationships between political class and outside. to complete both in and outside of ideas, institutions and processes. class. We also organise industry visits ENTRY REQUIREMENTS that are relevant to your subjects 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus and, where possible, subject specific grade 6/B or above in English language conferences. or English literature plus grade 6/B in another humanities subject, plus grade ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 6/B in one other subject. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C or above in science, and EXAMPLE JOB ROLES grade 6/B or above in English or a Politician, Journalist, Social Worker, humanities subject. Teacher, Consumer Affairs and Trade Unions Representative. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Forensic Psychologist, Occupational STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Politics, Law, Social Work, Teaching, Teacher. Consumer Affairs, Journalism. STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, COURSE CODE ALPOLAP Teaching, Law. DURATION 2 YEARS
COURSE CODE ALPSYAP DURATION 2 YEARS
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YOU WILL STUDY PROGRESSION ROUTE A LEVEL • Socialisation, culture and identity A LEVEL You will be awarded a Level 3 • Family and relationships certificate and UCAS points • Researching social inequalities equivalent to an AS qualification. SOCIOLOGY • Understanding social inequalities EPQ Several universities take this • Globalisation and the digital social qualification into consideration 100% 0% 20% 80% world when offering places, and some will • Research methods in the context PRACTICAL VS THEORY accept a lower subject grade should PRACTICAL VS THEORY of education, crime and deviances, you achieve a grade A in your EPQ. and faith beliefs in contemporary society The Extended Project Qualification COURSE CODE EXTPRAP Engage with theoretical debates HOW YOU WILL LEARN (EPQ) is available for those DURATION 1 YEAR related to the education system, You will develop your skills of analysis, interested in extending their family, religion and crime. evaluation, active reading and research and writing skills in Sociologists undertake research sociological imagination. You will addition to your A Levels. You will to identify social problems and evaluate both theoretical perspectives produce a dissertation or create attempt to influence governments and research studies so that you are an artefact or plan an activity in a to improve the social world. able to construct evidence-based subject of your choice, complete As part of your studies you will arguments and critical sociological a project plan, undertake primary evaluate the effectiveness of essays, which lead to justified and secondary research and give government policies, theories conclusions. a presentation of your project at and research. Studying sociology the end. You will have a project will challenge you to think deeply ENTRY REQUIREMENTS supervisor with whom you will liaise about society and rethink many 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus during the project and who will assumptions that we take for grade 6/B or above in English or a assess your final evidence. granted. humanities subject.
EXAMPLE JOB ROLES Teacher, Social Worker, Nurse, Human Resources Officer, Journalist.
STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN Sociology, Social Policy, Journalism, Criminology, Social Work, Teaching, Law.
COURSE CODE ALSOCAP DURATION 2 YEARS
50 Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 51 Head off to university knowing just what to expect as our tutors and staff support you all the way through your course. Katy studied A Level Physics, Maths and Further Maths at Stamford College and is now studying Astrophysics at university. Stand out with Stamford College.
“Studying A Levels at Stamford College isn’t just text book work, the practical sessions, especially the lab experiments, really help prepare you for the work you’ll do at uni. The support has been amazing and the tutors on the A Level programme have been brilliant at getting people, (like me) out of their shell. They were determined to get an A out of me and that determination definitely helped give me the confidence I needed to succeed.”
Katy Ashdown A Levels 52 STAND OUT 53 ANIMAL STUDIES
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ANIMAL Animal Diploma No formal entry 1 year FLDAMAP Care Level 1 requirements are required, just a desire STUDIES to work with animals. Animal Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 3/ 1 year DP2AMAP Care Level 2 D or above, including English, maths and Do you love animals? preferably a science. Study a course you love in our state-of-the-art (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ 2 years ED3AMAP Animal Studies Centre Animal Care Diploma C or above including which is home to over Level 3 English, maths and science, or a Merit in 100 different species from Animal Care Diploma boa constrictors and Level 2 including chameleons to meerkats GCSE English and maths at grade 4/ and marmoset monkeys. C or above and a Distinction in Biology.
Gain real hands-on experience and explore different careers in the industry. You’ll also have the chance to take part in local zoo visits, wildlife centres, aquariums, farms, kennels and even a Safari Study Tour in Africa.
Earn up to £72,360 as a senior vet
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“The Animal course has been absolutely amazing. The lectures and the trips we go on have all helped me to progress onto studying Animal Behaviour at the University of Lincoln. Studying a college course is not doing the ordinary, it’s doing something unique and out of the ordinary.”
Charlotte Eadie Animal Studies 56 STAND OUT 57 BUSINESS
Meet and learn from industry professionals from the business world. Work on live projects, and enter Dragons’ Den style competitions to experience business enterprise, planning and BUSINESS development of business skills.
Whether you dream of running your own business, climbing the corporate ladder or progressing to Take part in the international Student university, you can gain real experience to help Investor Challenge run by The London you succeed with our Business courses. Institute of Banking & Finance
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Employability Extended No formal entry 1 year FLDBUAP Skills Certificate requirements. Level 1
Business Certificate 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year FECBUAP Level 2 3/D or above including English and maths, or an equivalent Level 1 qualification.
Business (Extended) 5 GCSEs including 2 years ED3BUAP Diploma English and maths Level 3 at grades 4/C or above, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma including English and maths at 4/C or above.
Air & Defence (Extended) 5 GCSEs including 2 years AD3BUAP (Business) Diploma English and maths Level 3 at grades 4/C or above.
360° Business Apprenticeship Individual 18 months FRABUAP Administrator Standard employers set Want to look around? Level 3 their own entry Take a virtual tour of requirements. our amazing facilities However, you will typically require 5 on our website! GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! and maths. 58 59 Our supportive and experienced staff will make sure you engage with your course and get the best possible results. Stand out with Stamford College.
“I have really enjoyed studying the business course and the support from the lectures has been amazing, they’re always on hand to help with everything you need. I’m now predicted D* D* D* grades which will see me progress to study Business Accounting at University.”
Monika Bulkyte Business 60 STAND OUT 61 CATERING & HOSPITALITY
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Hospitality Diploma 2 GCSEs at grades 1 year FLDPCAP Services Level 1 1/G or above, or an CATERING & appropriate Entry Level Certificate.
Food Diploma Hospitality Services 1 year DP2PCAP HOSPITALITY Level 2 Diploma Level 1 or Production equivalent. & Cooking Always dreamed about running your own 5 star Professional Diploma Food Production and 2 years DP3PCAP restaurant or becoming Cookery Level 3 Cooking Diploma Level a chef? Get hands-on 2 or equivalent. You will also be required to experience designing gain evidence for this menus, cooking, serving qualification through and hosting events in work experience. our 3 industry standard kitchens and real Hospitality Diploma A relevant Diploma 1 year NV3HPAP working restaurant. Supervision & Level 3 Level 2 or equivalent. You will also be Leadership required to gain evidence for this qualification through work experience.
With excellent relationships with prestigious local chefs and employers such as The William Cecil Hotel, The George of Stamford and The Cosy Club our courses and apprenticeships offer you the chance to meet and gain top tips from real experts from the industry.
Become part of 360° a £79 billion industry Want to look around? Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities on our website!
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 62 63 Our lecturers have excellent industry links and can help you on your way to securing placements that could be life-changing, as they were for alumni, Adam Stokes. Stand out with Stamford College.
Adam maximised opportunities for work experience while at College. He joined Hambleton Hall, Rutland, in 2001 and rose from commis to sous chef, all the while learning from his kitchen boss and also from Hambleton Hall owner Tim Hart. “At Hambleton I learnt how to produce a high quality product well while also honing my business skills.”
After 8 years, a young Adam undertook a brief spell at Tim Hart’s second restaurant, Hart’s of Nottingham, before gaining his first Head Chef role at Glennap Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland achieving the accolade at just 26! Within 5 years Adam had earned his first of 2 Michelin Stars, days before his 30th birthday, and was awarded four AA Rosettes shortly after.
Adam now owns his own Restaurant in Central Birmingham ‘Adam’s’ and less than six months after opening, Adam Stokes and his wife Natasha were awarded their own Michelin star – only the fourth restaurant in Birmingham with this recognition, with three AA rosettes following shortly after.
Adam Stokes Catering & Hospitality 64 STAND OUT 65 CHILDCARE COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Introduction Certificate No formal 1 year FLDEYAP to Health, Level 1 qualifications required. CHILDCARE Social Care & Children & Young People’s Settings Access our on-site mock nursery where you will study child development and learn activities Early Years Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2EYAP Practitioner Level 2 3/D or above, and techniques to encourage play including English and learning in young children. and maths.
Childcare CACHE 5 GCSEs at grade 1-2 years DP3EYAP & Education Technical 4/C or above, Diploma including maths (Early Years Level 3 and English. Educator) Applicants who wish to progress to a career in primary teaching will also need a GCSE science grade at 4/ C or above.
Early Years Apprenticeship Individual 18 months FRAEYAP Educator Framework employers set Level 3 their own entry requirements. However, you will typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths.
Teaching Apprenticeship A minimum of 3 12-18 months FRATAAP Assistant Standard GCSEs at grades 4/C Level 3 or above preferably including English, mathematics and a science, or relevant / appropriate experience. 360° Individual employers will also set their own Want to look around? selection criteria Take a virtual tour of and will include our amazing facilities a recognised on our website! background check, equivalent to a Disclosure and Barring Service Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! (DBS). 66 67 Our dedicated Work Experience team will work with you to set up meaningful placements in industry. Build your network, your confidence, your CV or your application to further study. Stand out with Stamford College.
“I’m now heading to Leeds Beckett University to study Primary Teaching as I’ve gained real experiences through work placements and practical modules to help me find the right career path.”
Rhiannon Kersely Childcare 68 STAND OUT 69 COMPUTING & IT
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Employability Certificate No formal 1 year FLDINAP COMPUTING Skills Level 1 qualifications are required, but an interview is necessary where you will display a desire & IT to work in either the IT or computing sector. With an estimated global cyber security skills gap of 1.8 million people by 2022, there has Information Certificate 4 GCSEs at grades 3/ 1 year FECITAP never been a better time to study and gain skills and Creative Level 2 D or above, including English and maths, and knowledge for a career in the industry. Technology or a relevant Level 1 Diploma including English and maths.
Computing (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ 1-2 years ED3CPAP Diploma C or above, including Level 3 English, and a grade 6/B in maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at Merit or above.
Information (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ 1-2 years ED3ITAP Technology Diploma C or above, including Level 3 English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma including maths and English at 4/C or above.
Visit Bletchley Park and the Centre for Computing History where you 360° will investigate the development of computer systems and get top tips for advancing your career from guest Want to look around? speakers who work in the industry. Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities on our website!
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 70 71 COMPUTING & IT 73 P U “The support I received at College gave me the gave “The at College support I received with forward and move understanding to backdrop I had a much course, my to Thanks education. my than and of IT Computing knowledge wider base helped which me secure at university, peers my up way my with Anglia UK andemployment work position as Recruitment Manager.” current my to Jake Wilerton Jake & IT Computing I E S R AD2CSAP 1 -2 years1 -2 AD3CSAP 18 months FRADMAP 18 months FRAINAP 1 year DURATION CODE ve ve ve C or abo C or abo 5 GCSEs at grades at grades 5 GCSEs 4/ English including and maths, or the Air and Defence (Computing) 2. Level Certificate Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements. will you However, 5 require typically at grades GCSEs 4/ English including and maths. Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements, will you however, 5 require typically at grades GCSEs 4/C or above English including and maths. 4 GCSEs at grades at grades 4 GCSEs 3/D or above, English including and maths. LEVEL ENTRY Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level (Extended) (Extended) Certificate 3 Level Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level Certificate Certificate 2 Level Infrastructure Technician Digital Marketer Air & Defence Air & Defence (Computing) Air & Defence Air & Defence (Computing) COURSE
COMPUTING & IT 72 CONSTRUCTION
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Bricklaying Diploma No formal 1 year FLDBRAP Level 1 qualifications CONSTRUCTION required, but you will be required to pass an initial assessment Take your first steps towards a career in the aptitude test. construction industry and study our practical, hands-on courses that cover a variety of skills in our ever expanding, £3.5 million Construction Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 Diploma 1 year DP2BRAP Level 2 in Bricklaying, and Automotive Skills Centre. or equivalent in industry experience.
Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 Diploma 1 year DP3BRAP Level 3 in Bricklaying or equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship Individual 24 months FRIBRAP Standard employers set Level 2 their own entry requirements. However, you will typically require 3 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths.
Meet industry professionals to develop your knowledge of the different career opportunities 360° within the trade and provide you with advice from experts in your field. Take part in regional and Want to look around? national competitions such as Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities World Skills. on our website!
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 74 75 CONSTRUCTION 77 FLDESAP CT2ESAP CT3ESAP 1 year 1 year 48 months FRAELAP 1 year ve ve C or D or glish and ve including including ve including ve C or abo English and maths. abo English and maths, or an Electrical Installation Diploma Level 1 with good academic potential. Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements. will you However, 5 require typically at grades GCSEs 4/ English including and maths. You pass will need to an initial aptitude test. 4 GCSEs at 4 GCSEs 3/ grades abo at 5 GCSEs 4/grades 4/ grades GCSE C in En maths, Electrical Installation Technical 2 Level Certificate or or equivalent, industry relevant experience. LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 2 Level Diploma 1 Level Technical Certificate 2 Level Technical Certificate 3 Level Earn an Earn £32,315 £32,315 electrician of as a qualified average wage wage average Installation Electrician/ Maintenance Electrician COURSE Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation FLDCJAP DP2SCAP DP3SCAP 18-24 months18-24 FRICJAP months18-24 FRACJAP 1 year 1 year 1 year DURATION CODE C or D or ve including including ve ve. You will You ve. English and will maths. You pass also need to an initial aptitude and be test work to prepared achieving towards Skills Functional 1. Level Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements. you However, will typically 3 GCSEs require 4/at grades Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship 2 and be Level work to prepared achieving towards Skills Functional 2. Level abo 3 GCSEs at 3 GCSEs 3/ grades abo also be required an initial pass to assessment aptitude test. Carpentry and Joinery 1 Diploma Level or or equivalent, industry relevant experience. Carpentry Site Diploma Level 2, or equivalent qualification, or industry relevant experience. Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 2 Level Diploma 2 Level Diploma 3 Level Diploma 1 Level LEVEL ENTRY Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery Site Site Carpentry Site Site Carpentry COURSE
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“I would encourage anyone to consider learning a trade, male COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE or female. In an increasingly uncertain and automated world, your skills will always be in demand. I think there is a bit of a misconception that plumbing is just fixing leaks and unblocking Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 3/ 1 year FLDPBAP Plumbing toilets, but that is not the case at all. There is so much scope for Level 1 D or above including career progression; becoming qualified on the Gas Safe Register, English and maths, or a construction venturing into the rapidly advancing sector of renewables, there’s related Entry Level so many opportunities to find your niche. Ladies should consider course. that there are many elderly and vulnerable people out there, who R feel safer with a female tradesperson working in their home.” Plumbing Technical 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year CT2PBAP Certificate 5/C or above, or Level 2 progression from a Level 1 Plumbing qualification having demonstrated good academic potential.
Plumbing Technical Plumbing Technical 1 year CT3PBAP Certificate Certificate Level 2 Level 3 or relevant industry I experience.
Plumbing Apprenticeship Individual employers 48 months FRAPLAP & Domestic Standard set their own entry Level 2/3 requirements. Heating However, you will Technician typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ C or above including English and maths. You will need to pass S an initial aptitude test.
Gas Apprenticeship Individual employers 24 months FRAGEAP Engineering Standard set their own entry Level 3 requirements. However, you will typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, preferably including English, E maths and science.
Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs at grades 18 months FRIPMAP U Property Maintenance Standard 3/D or above, or a Level 2 Level 1 Diploma in a Operative relevant subject.
Stephanie Reynolds Plumbing 78 P 79 CREATIVE ARTS
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Art & Design Diploma 3 GCSEs at grade 1 year FLDADAP Level 1 2/E including CREATIVE ARTS English or maths or equivalent. You will also need to bring If you’re passionate about your own artwork to your interview to a career in Art and Design, demonstrate your get inspired by our courses artistic strengths. awarded by the world- renowned, prestigious Art & Design Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2ARAP University of the Arts Level 2 3/D or above, London (UAL), ranked including English or maths, and second in the world for Art either an art or and Design in the 2019 QS design-based subject. You will World University Rankings. also need to bring a portfolio of work to your interview to demonstrate your artistic strengths.
Art & Design (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years DP3PCAP Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English and preferably maths, and an arts-based subject at grade 6/B or above. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for Functional Skills Level 2 English. You will also need to bring a portfolio of artwork to your interview to demonstrate your artistic strengths.
360° There are over 1 Want to look around? 77,000 design jobs Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities in the UK on our website! creative economy
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Art & Design Foundation One arts-based 1 year DPFDAAP Photography Foundation 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3PHAP Diploma A Level or a Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 vocationally Level 3 including English relevant and preferably qualification such maths, and an arts- as an Extended based subject at Diploma and 5 grade 6/B or above. GCSEs at grades Alternatively a Merit 4/C or above in a relevant Level including English. 2 Diploma, and a A Merit grade at GCSE grade 4/C or a Level 3 Diploma pass for Functional or equivalent. You Skills Level 2 will be required to English. provide a portfolio at interview.
Fashion (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3FAAP Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English and preferably maths, and an arts- based subject at grade 6/B or above. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for Functional Skills Level 2 Travel around the world to enrich your English. studies with trips to New York and Italy. Visit Times Square, soak up the culture in the MoMA and Guggenheim and be Graphic (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3GDAP inspired by the city that never sleeps! Design Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English and preferably maths, and an arts- UK businesses based subject at grade 6/B or above. spend over Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level £33 million 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C or a on design pass for Functional Skills Level 2 every year English.
82 83 Enjoy the freedom to express your creativity and independance. Our vocational courses will develop your skills and help you stand out to secure a place at any university. Stand out with Stamford College.
“My favourite thing about College was the freedom to express my creativity, they allowed me to have that independence that really put me in a good place for starting university. During the course I learnt how to manage my own work and use my creative skill set to its full potential, they provided the guidance, knowledge and resources that made me feel confident when moving onto my next step. For me the 2 years of College were the most important as a designer, having always had a passion for the more creative subjects, taking that leap from school and focusing all my skills and energy on a more direct course really benefited me later on in life.
Stamford was the starting point to my journey as a designer. The skills taught and the resources available were a higher standard than any school in my local area, it put me ahead of the game when it came to starting university with a diverse skillset and creative flare within my portfolio when at interview.
I feel without the experience and teaching on this course I wouldn’t be where I am today. I graduated with a First Class Honours, studied in Hong Kong after being awarding a Scolarship in my 2nd year of university and recently featured in magazines like Vogue. I can’t thank Stamford College enough for everything they helped me achieve.
Lydia Jackson Creative Arts 84 STAND OUT 85 HAIR & BEAUTY
Visit The Clothes Show, Goldwell Academy London and Steiner Cruise Ships Careers Event. Plus gain experience from local HAIR & BEAUTY employer masterclasses and the chance to showcase your new skills in our annual Fashion Show!
Always dreamt of becoming a Beautician, Spa Therapist, Hairdresser, Barber or COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE Make-Up Artist? Study a course you love and Beauty Diploma No formal 1 year NV1BYAP get professional, real-life Therapy Level 1 qualifications experience in our Inspire required, but you will need good skills Hair and Beauty Salon. in communication and a willingness to learn. You must also have a professional appearance and attitude to learning.
Beauty Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year NV2BYAP Therapy Level 2 3/D or above, including English, maths and science, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Beauty Diploma Level 2 Beauty 1 year NV3BYAP Therapy Level 3 Therapy. Good communication skills, dedication, commitment and reliability. You must demonstrate a professional appearance and a mature attitude to take responsibility for your own learning.
360° Hairdressing Diploma No formal 1 year FLDHDAP Level 1 qualifications Want to look around? required. Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities Hairdressing Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 3/ 1 year NV2HDAP on our website! Level 2 D or above including English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! qualification. 86 87 HAIR & BEAUTY 89 P U Former Stamford College Hairdressing students, Ashlee Ashlee students, Hairdressing College Stamford Former salon, opened their up own Smith, recently and Vicky Mears said studying at the College Oakham. They in Twenty, Twenty alongside their time was popular salon in Oakham, at a to their career. beneficial “The you theory teach course units on the hairdressing learnt we hair, cut and dress to than just how more much of products theand science about allergies, formulas alongside All of which, practice. work and professional to our careers.” has been hugely beneficial experience Ashlee Mears & Vicky Smith & Vicky Mears Ashlee Salon Twenty Twenty I E S R DP2MMAP DP3MMAP NV3HDAP 24 months24 FRAHDAP 1 year 1 year 24 months24 FRIHDAP 1 year DURATION CODE ve, ve, ve ve ve ve C or abo C or abo D or abo A Hair and Up, Media Make or Hairdressing Therapy Beauty 2. Diploma Level Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements, will you however, 5 require typically at grades GCSEs 4/ English including and maths. at grades 4 GCSEs 3/ English, including maths and science. that It is desirable a GCSE have you in Art, Fashion or or Textiles, hold currently or a Beauty Level Hairdressing 2 qualification. Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements. will you However, 5 require typically at grades GCSEs 4/ English including and maths. Level 2 Level Hairdressing or qualification Mature equivalent. students may experience offer in a salon as an alternative formal to qualifications. LEVEL ENTRY Diploma 3 Level Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level Diploma VTCT 2 Level Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 2 Level Diploma 3 Level Theatrical, Theatrical, Special Effects Hair and Media Make-up Hair and Media Make-up Hairdressing Advanced & Creative Hair & Barbering Professional Hair & Barbering Professional COURSE
HAIR & BEAUTY 88 HEALTHSOCIAL CARE &
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Health & (Extended) 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2HSAP Social Care Diploma 3/D or above HEALTH & Level 2 including English and maths.
SOCIAL CARE Health & Certificate/ 5 GCSEs at 2 years CT3HCAP Social Care (Extended) grades 4/C or Diploma above including Level 3 English, maths Do you love working with and science, or Health and people? Study our Health and Social Care Level Social Care courses and get 2 qualification at hands-on experience along grade B, with 3 GCSEs at grades the way, gaining knowledge 4/C or above in and skills from real Midwives, English, maths Nurses and Therapists who and science. are dedicated to help you succeed in a course you love. Adult Care Apprenticeship Individual 12 months FRIHSAP Worker Standard employers set Level 2 their own entry requirements. However, you will typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths.
Lead Apprenticeship Individual 18 months FRAHSAP Adult Care Standard employers set Level 3 their own entry Worker requirements. However, you will typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths.
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Want to look around? Take a virtual tour of Visits from industry guest speakers our amazing facilities enrich your course and gives you the on our website! opportunity to find out more about where you can progress to in the sector.
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 90 91 Harry stood out in front of 1700 other aspiring paramedics to secure himself a fully-funded place to study Paramedic Science at Northampton University. The experience Harry gained whist at college meant he not only secured himself a place on the course but also an additional £1000 bursary for high achievers, paid fees and the opportunity to do his Blue Light License whilst on the course. All students at Stamford College undertake at least 200 hours of work experience, which gives them the specialist experience they need to stand out in such a competitive industry – just like Harry did! Stand out with Stamford College.
“During my course I was able to shadow a paramedic on a 12 hour shift that gave me the experience I needed to stand out with my university application. Lecturers are very supportive and because they are from industry, any question you have they can answer.”
Harry Byton Health & Social Care 92 STAND OUT 93 MEDIA
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Creative Diploma 3 GCSEs at 1 year FLDDMAP Media Level 1 grades 2/E or MEDIA above including English or maths or equivalent. Gain experience and knowledge in computer You will also games design, magazine publishing, need to bring a portfolio of work animation, illustration, videography and to your interview. much more! Access to industry standard HD cameras, the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software and our Mac suites. Creative Diploma 4 GCSEs at 1 year DP2CMAP Media Level 2 grades 3/D or above including Production & English, maths, Technology and either an art or design- based subject. A portfolio of work will be required when enrolling for this course.
Creative (Extended) 5 GCSEs at 1-2 years ED3CMAP Media Diploma grades 4/C or Level 3 above, including Production English and maths and an arts or media based subject, or Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. A portfolio of work is required when you enrol.
Inspire your creativity with trips to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London, EGX Rezzed Games, Leicester City FC Ground and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Take part in live briefs for real clients, produce videos, websites, apps and more!
Earn an average annual salary of £32,500 as a Web Designer Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 94 95 Make your university applications really stand out by studying something you are truly passionate about. Regular opportunities to work on live briefs for real clients expands your network and your experience. Stand out with Stamford College.
“The College allowed me to explore my passion for 3D modelling and games design and work on a live brief to design and launch an app which has been a fantastic example of interactive work to add to my portfolio. I’m now progressing to study 3D Games Art and Design at the University of Hertfordshire.”
Billy Gray Media 96 STAND OUT 97 MOTOR VEHICLE
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Vehicle Diploma No formal 1 year E3DVTAP Technology Entry qualifications MOTOR Level 3 required, but you will be required to pass an initial assessment VEHICLE aptitude test.
Light Vehicle Diploma 3 GCSEs at 1 year FLDVMAP Work in our brand new state-of- Maintenance Level 1 grades 3/D or the-art workshops built as part above including & Repair English, maths of our £3.5 million Construction Principles and science and Automotive Skills Centre, and or the Vehicle utilise excellent links with local Technology Entry Level Diploma. employers who provide work experience opportunities so you are fully prepared for work. Light Vehicle Technical Light Vehicle 1 year CT2LVAP Maintenance Certificate Maintenance and Level 2 Repair Principles & Repair Diploma Level Principles 1, or significant industry experience with GCSE English and maths at grades 4/C or equivalent.
Light Vehicle Diploma Light Vehicle 1 year CT3LVAP Maintenance Level 3 Maintenance and Repair Principles & Repair Technical Certificate Level 2, or relevant industry experience.
Take part in regional and national competitions such as World Skills, take part in track 360° day events and meet industry related specialists. Gain the skills and knowledge to help Want to look around? you enter the automotive and Take a virtual tour of motorsport industries. our amazing facilities on our website!
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 98 99 MOTOR VEHICLE 101 P U After showing incredible determination to overcome overcome to determination incredible showing After up from rose Jake and obstacles, challenges Entry Student of the Year! to Level “With support and from guidance theCollege, I career. my into hobby my turn to I decided in all the well and achieved course my embraced my in confidence My new-found academic areas. and employment.” experience work led to ability Jake Arnold Jake Student of the Year awards student I E S R CT3MSAP CT2MSAP Earn an Earn salary of £32,500 £32,500 as a Technician average annual average 36 months FRAMVAP 2 years 18 months FRAMCAP 1 year DURATION CODE ve ve ve ve ve ve C or abo C or abo C or abo including English including and maths. Motorsport Vehicle Vehicle Motorsport and Maintenance Diploma Repair 2, or Level having equivalent demonstrated good academic potential. Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements, will you however 5 require typically at Grades GCSEs 4/ English including and maths. C Individual set employers entrytheir own requirements. will you However, 5 require typically at grades GSCEs 4/ including English including and maths, or a Light Vehicle and Maintenance Principles Repair 1. Diploma Level 4 GCSEs at grades at grades 4 GCSEs 5/ Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level Technical Technical Certificate 3 Level Apprenticeship Standard 3 Level Diploma 2 Level LEVEL ENTRY
Motor Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Motorcycle Motorcycle Technician Motorsport Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance & Repair COURSE Motorsport Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
MOTOR VEHICLE 100 PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Performing Diploma No formal entry 1 year FLDPAAP PERFORMING Level 1 qualifications are Arts required, but an interview and audition are necessary where you’ll display a desire to ARTS & MUSIC work in the performing arts industry. Develop your performance techniques, rehearsal skills and production Performing Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 3/ 1 year DP2PEAP knowledge. Host your own radio show Arts Level 2 D or above including English and maths, live on air and produce music for our or a relevant Level 1 very own record label – Infinity, where qualification. In order to be offered a place you can release your own music through on the course, you major online retailers such as iTunes. must also successfully complete an audition and interview.
Music (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ 1-2 years ED3MUAP Production Diploma C or above including Level 3 English and maths.. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for Functional Skills Level 2 English. You will also be required to provide examples or a portfolio of work at interview.
360° Visit industry shows and workshops including BBC Introducing Live Festival in Want to look around? London and PLASA. Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities on our website!
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 102 103 PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Music (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3MPAP Performing (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 4/ 2 years ED3MTAP Performance Diploma 4/C or above Arts - Diploma C or above including Level 3 including English Level 3 English and maths, and maths. Musical and a successful Alternatively a Theatre audition at one of our Merit in a relevant audition days. This Level 2 Diploma, course will be taught and a GCSE grade by our partners at 4/C or a pass for The Eastern School of Functional Skills Performing Arts. Level 2 English. You will also be required to audition with Performance Professional 80 UCAS points 1 year DP4PEAP your instrument of (Acting) Diploma typically from A Levels choice at interview. Level 4 or a Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, although students Performing (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 1-2 years ED3PEAP from other subjects & Production Diploma 4/C or above specialisms are Level 3 including English, encouraged to apply. Arts plus Drama at An interview and grade 6/B or above. audition will also be Alternatively a required, in which Merit in a relevant you will be asked to Level 2 Diploma, perform 2 contrasting and a GCSE grade monologues of 4/C or a pass for your choice. Mature Functional Skills students who may Level 2 English. You not have formal will also be required qualifications are to complete a encouraged to apply successful interview for an interview where and audition you will be considered of a prepared on your experience, monologue of your enthusiasm and choice. commitment.
Performing (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3DAAP Earn an Arts - Dance Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English average salary and maths, and a successful audition of 2 prepared of £35,000 pieces. This course as an Actor in will be taught by our partners at The the UK Eastern School of Performing Arts.
Students take to the stage at the Undercroft in Peterborough 104 105 Auditions and interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with our help you can rise to the challenge and feel confident about where you are heading next. Stand out with Stamford College.
“During the second year of his course at Stamford College, Ryan auditioned for the BBC1 drama “Doctors” for the role of a young man with Tourette’s Syndrome. Ryan impressed the directors so much, that he was cast immediately for the role. Ryan features in large sections of the programme and does an amazing job of portraying the character.
Ryan filmed his scenes whilst studying at College, and not only achieved an outstanding performance on camera, but also achieved a Distinction for his Level 3 Diploma.”
Ryan Chapman Performing Arts 106 STAND OUT 107 PUBLIC SERVICES
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Sport & Diploma This qualification 1 year FLDPSAP Public Level 1 requires at least Entry Level 3 in PUBLIC Services English and maths.
Public Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2PSAP SERVICES Services Level 2 3/D or above, including English and maths. Public Services courses are for those interested in a career in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Royal Public (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 2 years ED3PSAP Marines, Police, Fire Brigade, Prison Service, Services Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English Ambulance Service or the security industry. and maths, or a a Merit in Public Services Diploma Level 2 with GCSE English and maths at grades 4/C or above.
Air and First Diploma 4 GCSEs at grade 1 year AD2PSAP Defence Level 2 3/D or above, including English (Public and maths. Services)
Air and Diploma 5 GCSEs at grade 2 years AD3PSAP Defence Level 3 4/C or above including English (Public and maths, or a Services) Merit in Public Services Diploma Level 2 or the Air and Defence (Public Services) First Diploma Level 2.
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Enhance your CV with activities, work Want to look around? experience and volunteering. Meet Take a virtual tour of guest speakers including; The Prison our amazing facilities Service, Police, Royal Air Force, on our website! Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Fire Service.
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 108 109 Build your confidence and world experience. With support from our expert tutors and staff, you can really go far! Stand out with Stamford College.
“The Public Services course helped me become aware of different issues and cultures outside of the UK giving me the confidence and realisation I could do things outside of my comfort zone. I’ve now received a £45,000 scholarship to study at University of Evansville in America”
Catherine Snodgrass Public Services 110 STAND OUT 111 SKILLS FOR WORK & LIVING
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Independent Pre-Entry No formal 1 year PEILSAP SKILLS FOR Level qualification Living required.
WORK & LIVING Pathways Entry No formal 1 year L1PATAP Level qualification required.
Our Independent Skills Centre provides Employability Entry No formal 1 year EMPPSAP Plus Level qualifications a discrete and highly- required. Must effective provision for be motivated towards gaining students with learning employment. difficulties and/or disabilities, offering first-class education Independent Entry No formal 1 year E1INLAP Living (Life Level 1 qualification delivered by dedicated required. teams of specialist and Work) and experienced staff.
Enrich your studies and build your social and independence skills with trips to garden centres, bowling alleys, farms, nature reserves, restaurants and supermarkets. Our programmes are designed to support you to achieve your aspirations and goals, whether this may be to live more independently, access further learning or get prepared for work.
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Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 112 113 SKILLS FOR WORK & LIVING 115 P U “Skills for Work & Living student, William, was & Living student, was William, Work “Skills for named the winner of the Northamptonshire East The 2019. Sports Award Council Person Disabled Council Northamptonshire East by sponsored award, of the local a celebration is Leisure, and Freedom thesports districtandacross and personalities clubs in local communities.” do they work the excellent William Roberts William & Living Work for Skills I E S R EXCSIAP SUPINAP EXCLBAP Students study in our specially adapted two houses with newly a classrooms, built a greenhouse, large sports small outdoor and a gardens area, run. chicken 1 year 1 year 1 year DURATION CODE No formal No formal qualification required. an have must You Health Education, Plan or and Care of be in the process one. applying for Must be 16 – 24 at the start of Must the course. be motivated gaining towards employment. No formal No formal qualification required. LEVEL ENTRY Entry 2 & 3 Level 1 Level Entry 2 & 3 Level Supported Supported Internship Exploring Exploring Catering, Retail and Skills Life COURSE Exploring Exploring Animals, Horticulture and Life Skills
SKILLS FOR WORK & LIVING 114 SPORT
COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE
Sport & Public Diploma This qualification 1 year FLDPSAP SPORT Services Level 1 requires at least Entry Level 3 in English and maths. We offer a range of sports courses designed to develop your performance, theoretical Sport Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2SPAP knowledge and practical coaching Level 2 3/D or above and training skills. You will have including English and maths. access to Borderville – our sports centre complete with all-weather outdoor pitch, fitness suite, and Sports Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 2 years DP3FSAP a newly laid FA-rated football Coaching & Level 3 4/C or above pitch, alongside opportunities including maths Development or English. to get involved sports coaching activities with our students and in partnership with local schools. Sport, Fitness Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 2 years DP3FPAP & Personal Level 3 4/C or above including maths Training or English.
Sport & (Extended) 5 GCSEs at grades 1-2 years ED3SEAP Exercise Diploma 4/C or above Level 3 including English Science and maths or a Merit grade in the Sport Diploma Level 2.
Visit real workplaces in the industry such as St. George’s Park, King Power Stadium, English Institute of Sport, the Olympic Stadium and Birmingham Futsal Arena. Get top tips from industry professionals to 360° further your career!
Want to look around? Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities on our website! Football, Badminton, Volleyball, Netball and Table Tennis teams visited Lincoln to represent the Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! College at AoC Sport. 116 117 SPORT & FOOTBALL ACADEMY SPORT & FOOTBALL ACADEMY
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“College is great for allowing you to practice Community Apprenticeship Individual 18 months AP2CAIN what you love. Whilst studying I was able to Activator Standard employers set continue training as well as represent the college Level 2 their own entry in national competitions and I have now received Coach requirements. a scholarship for 400m Cross Country and an However, you will offer to study Sport Management and Marketing typically require 5 at university.” GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English R and maths.
Community Apprenticeship Individual 18 months AP3CAIN Sport & Standard employers set Level 3 their own entry Health requirements. Officer However, you will typically require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English I and maths.
Stamford Diploma 4 GCSEs at grades 1 year DP2FDAP Football Level 2 3/D or above including English Academy and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Stamford Diploma 4 GCSEs at 2 years DP3FDAP S Football Level 3 grades 4/C or above including Academy English or maths, or a Football Development Diploma Level 2 at Distinction. E U
Stamford Football Academy players of the month Finn and Austin were awarded their certificates at the Leicester City Football Ground, Joe Prince Sport 118 P 119 TRAVEL& TOURISM
TRAVEL & COURSE LEVEL ENTRY DURATION CODE Travel & Diploma 4 GCSEs at 1 year DP2TLAP Tourism Level 2 grades 3/D or above including English and TOURISM maths.
You will gain first-hand experience Travel & Diploma 5 GCSEs at 2 years DP3TLAP Tourism Level 3 grades 4/C or of the travel and leisure industry above including through work placements, trips, (With Cabin English and Crew) maths. visits and guest speakers. Level 3 students will study towards the NCFE certificate in the Introduction to Cabin Crew in our exceptionally impressive on-site mock aircraft cabin. Many of our students progress well into the industry with some students going on to become cabin crew for a range of airlines. Gain a real insight into the UK and European tourism industries with overseas travel and guest lecturers including Easy Jet and British Airways. Visit the Stansted Airport Aerozone training centre.
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Want to look around? Take a virtual tour of our amazing facilities In one of many industry visits, on our website! Easy Jet staff delivered workshops and training for our students.
Visit stamford.ac.uk for full course info and to apply! 120 121 Discover new passions and see where Stamford College could take you! We can support you into employment with excellent links to industry, and if you want to go to university, our dedicated Careers Advisor will support your application every step of the way. Stand out with Stamford College.
“When I joined the Travel and Tourism course I had planned to progress to Cabin Crew especially with their great links to professionals such as Jet 2 and British Airways. However the varied units and business modules on the course helped me find a new passion for Marketing and I’m now heading to university to study for my degree.”
Alice O’Reilly Travel & Tourism 122 STAND OUT 123 Apply and attend an interview or audition
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FURTHER Choosing to study with us can save you tens of £ thousands of pounds. Our fees are up to £3000 per year less than most universities, but that’s not all. The average UK student spends £26,970 Save thousands by over a three-year period on living expenses. If studying locally at with you study without moving away then you can campuses at Stamford STUDY and Peterborough avoid this debt.
Small Class Sizes
Our classes rarely exceed 15 students, meaning your tutor has more time to support you and you have better access to resources. We also provide tailored one-to-one academic support and careers advice to all of our students meaning you have the best opportunity to One-to-one support from industry- succeed in your studies and life beyond. experienced tutors
Specialist Equipment & Resources
We provide industry-standard facilities to ensure you learn on the same equipment you will typically use in your future career. From state-of-the-art Apple Mac and PC suites, to free WiFi for all and Chromebooks you can borrow, there is everything you need to study Industry-standard for success. facilities
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