PASSION West CHILDCARE EXPERT TUTORS VOCATIONAL COURSES College ART AND DESIGN inspirational MUSIC BUSINESS HIGHER EDUCATION Apprenticeship EXCELLENCE TRAINING AMAZING

sport TRAVEL 20 TOURISM FRIENDS AVIATION Plumbing 16 RETAIL DEDICATED EXCITING EXPERIENCE SOCIAL SUPPORT YOUR EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE CHOICE APPRENTICESHIPS HEALTHENGINEERING YOUR FUTURE AWAITS AND CARE www.westlancs.ac.uk 2 FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 1

WelcomeContents to College 3 Children’s Care 38 Boarding pass to college 5 Construction 40

College life 6 Electrical 42

Visit us on campus 9 Engineering 44

Student Life 10 Film and Media 46

Enrichment and enhancement 10 Foundation Learning 48

Student Voice 10 Francesco Hairdressing and Beauty Academy 50

Plan your future 12 Games and Digital 56

Money matters 14 Health and Social Care 58

Free Transport 15 Horticulture 60

Student Services 16 Hospitality and Catering 62

Study Programme 17 Information Technology 64

Maths and English 17 Law 66

Get Active 18 Motor Vehicle 68

Parents and Carers 19 Pathways 16-18 70

Choosing the right qualification 20 Performing Arts and Dance 72

Entry Requirements 21 Plastering 74

Apprenticeships 22 Plumbing 76

Traineeships 26 Public Services 78

Connect with us 28 Science (Applied) 82

Art and Design 30 Sport 84

Bricklaying 32 Travel and Tourism 86

Business 34 Further Information 88

Carpentry and Joinery 36

WESTLANCS.AC.UK 2 FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 3 welcome to west lancashire PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME college A very warm welcome to West Lancashire College and to your further education studies.

Choosing to continue your education beyond school here at West Lancashire College is a very wise choice and you can be sure you will be well taught and very well supported and cared for here. West Lancashire College students are thoughtful, caring and dedicated so you will soon settle in and make new friendships, many of which you will keep for life.

Teachers here are just great. They know their subject well, use lots of different methods to help you learn and they do understand that everybody needs a little extra help sometimes to fulfil their potential and reach ambitious goals. To us you are a precious and unique individual and our goal is to ensure you realise your dreams. Therefore, as well as teaching staff we have a whole host of support staff who will work with you to develop your confidence, your skills and your prospects for higher study, employment and independence.

Our campus is well equipped with learning, social, cultural and lifestyle spaces such as our library and learning zones, theatre, dance studio, cafes, pop-up restaurants, hair and beauty Francesco Academy, nail bar and sports facilities. We ask that you take full advantage of the facilities and enriching events we have on offer here and that you bring your family, carers and friends along to get involved too.

We have a few rules at West Lancashire College and very high expectations. We expect you to attend all classes and appointments on time and be ready and equipped to work, to always give your best and complete any set work, to be respectful of others and the environment, to be ambitious for yourself and an ambassador for the college and to let us know if you are Matrix experiencing any difficulties inside or outside college that we can help you with. By working Accredited together and by being focused on achieving ambitious goals, students here at West Lancashire Enrichment and Advice and College do exceptionally well. You will too. Work Experience Guidance Good luck with your studies and enjoy your time with us – it will pass quickly so don’t waste Programme Financial a moment. Specialise Maria Gilling support Principal in vocational available education

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The Boarding Pass is an exciting way to track your journey to West Lancashire College. Choosing a career and a college can be a difficult decision but here at West Lancashire College we want to ensure you are making the right choice for your future career.

STEP Research your Future Career STEP Attend your College Interview Our School Liaison & Admissions team This is your chance to ask questions about your can help with this and provide Careers, chosen subject and have a careers discussion Information, Advice and Guidance in school prior to starting college. A member of the or at our Campus. Student Services Team will also be able to offer 1 4 information, advice and guidance on Financial Support, Transport and Bursaries available.

STEP Come and Visit Us STEP Take Part in a Course Welcome Event Attend one of our many Advice and Guidance You will meet your course Tutor and find out Evenings or Open Evenings – see page 9 more about your chosen subject. 2 for details. 5

STEP Complete your Application Enrol at College You can complete the one in the back of this Once you have picked up your exam results Course Guide or alternatively you can apply you will receive an appointment to enrol at online at www.westlancs.ac.uk college. Don’t worry if they are not what you expected as experienced guidance staff will 3 You should aim to get this done by 25 March be on hand to offer you advice about your 2016. Applications received after this date next step. will still be considered but your place cannot be guaranteed..

IF YOU COMPLETE ALL THE STEPS ABOVE YOU WILL RECEIVE A GUARANTEED PLACE AT WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE IN SEPTEMBER 2016.

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COLLEGE THE CAMPUS LIFE

Set in the town centre, our impressive Campus provides high-quality facilities for students. It features a light, open atrium area, Francesco Hair and Beauty Academy, The Restaurant The Diner Cafe West The Loft dance studio, performance theatre The Restaurant houses our pop The Diner is our 200 seat refectory Cafe West is our fantastic high street The Loft, West Lancashire up Bistro Nights. All of the menus and dining area for staff and students. style coffee shop which serves up Construction Academy – serves and art and photography studio. are designed and prepared by the Located on level one of the a range of hot drinks, healthy home a range of affordable homemade It also contains a brand new training college’s Professional Cookery Skelmersdale Campus, it serves made sandwiches, tempting pastries, hot and cold food including a range Students and there is sure to be a wide range of affordable homemade luxury drinks and healthy snacks. of snacks. A full vending machine restaurant and industry standard something to suit your tastes. hot and cold food including jacket It is the place to go to take some well service is also available here. kitchens, simulated health care room, potatoes, pastries and made to order earned time out. Special offers are mock aircraft cabin and Employability 19/01/16 - Burns Night paninis, wraps and sandwiches, available throughout the year – see our 09/02/16 - Pie Night along with a wide range of snacks. display notices throughout college. Zone with live vacancies and work 15/03/16 - Italian Night experience opportunites. 19/04/16 - Tapas Night A full vending machine service 17/05/16 - American Night is also available here.

To reserve a table at any of the evenings above please call (01695) Information Zone . 52317 and ask for Bistro Reservations. College Information Zones are based at the Skelmersdale Campus and West Lancashire Construction Academy. These vibrant areas are available to all students both full and part time and are open during the academic year and college holidays.

Information Zones offer: • large number of PC’s all with internet access • 2 PC bookable suites • eight express PC’s • laptops • library facility.

Sports Complex .. Full size Sports Hall with viewing gallery, showers, changing facilities and vending service.

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY I really like how modern the building is. Within our classroom we have a mock aircraft cabin which allows me to experience ‘‘what it is like to work in the Travel Industry. ANNA SOCKETT TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 3 HIGH SCHOOL

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The best way for you to find out about life at West Lancashire College is for you to attend an Open Event. These events are a great The Imagery - Hairdressing Little Learners Hope Theatre and Beauty Academy Francesco Little Learners is our Ofsted Hope Theatre hosts our learner opportunity for you to speak to course tutors about everything the As a learner you may wish to book Grade 1 Outstanding purpose production programme throughout College has to offer. University... Employment... Apprenticeship... an appointment in The Imagery, built nursery based in the the year, seminars from outside We’ll get you there! a luxurious facility offering a range Skelmersdale Campus. speakers including University of for Hairdressing and Beauty Lectures and demonstrations. Therapy treatments. The nursery offers a realistic GO FURTHER AT WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE! working environment for students Look out for discounts and special studying Children’s Play Learning offers for our facilities advertised and Development and includes Open Evening 2016 you the chance to meet college tutors, throughout the year. To book call an observation room. Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, get information on courses and careers The Imagery on (01695) 52317. Skelmersdale WN8 6LH and see the facilities for yourself. Please note: Open Event dates 3rd February 2016 5pm-8pm. are subject to change so please keep an eye on our website westlancs.ac.uk/events Interview and Advice Evenings 2016 Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale WN8 6LH OPEN EVENTS

2nd March 2016 Visit one of our Open Events to find out more. 4th May 2016 Check westlancs.ac.uk/events 8th June 2016 for the latest dates. 6th July 2016 All 4.30pm-7pm. LET’S TALK Come along and find out more about West Lancashire Call us on 01695 52300 College. The events are friendly and informal and give or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Work and play.. Student Voice . At West Lancashire College we aim to give you as many There are lots of ways you can get involved with Student opportunities as possible throughout the academic year to Voice at West Lancashire College. You may wish to become have fun alongside your studies. You’ll therefore benefit from one of our course representatives, student ambassadors College has really helped grow my trips and activities that you can enjoy with your classmates. or join in with fundraising events, volunteering confidence. I have been able to meet Many of these add value to the course you’re studying whilst or community projects. lots of people and made new friends. some are simply a reward for your hard work and dedication. REBECCA GIVENS Course Representative – You will represent the students HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 on your course and feedback at forums. BISHOP RAWSTHORNE CHURCH Student awards.. OF ACADEMY We hold an annual Principal’s Awards where the Student Advisory Committee Representative – You will achievements of students are recognised and celebrated. represent the student body and feedback to the College’s Additionally many courses hold individual award ceremonies Advisory Committee on issues that affect student life. at the end of the academic year to celebrate the achievements of students across a range of categories. This is an opportunity Student Ambassador – You will represent the College for you to be recognised for your hard work and efforts from at internal and external events and be a role model for your time at college. What’s more, it looks great on your CV! potential students looking to study at West Lancashire College. You will organise college events and assist in whole college events. Enrichment and enhancement t As a student at West Lancashire College you will have plenty Getting involved can shape what happens in college. of opportunity to pursue your interests, extend your studies It can make your experience much more enjoyable, and try out new experiences. We call this ‘enrichment’. increase your circle of friends and add another interesting This will include various enhancement activities undertaken dimension to your CV, whether you are applying in your tutor groups, additional courses attached to your main to university or going into employment. qualification and extra activities offered on a Wednesday afternoon including sports teams, dance classes, film club Being involved at college can improve many skills that and much more. The college is committed to making your will be essential to your future including: time with us as full and interesting as possible and through Teamwork enrichment we hope you will discover some things about Interpersonal and communication skills yourself that you never knew existed! Customer service skills Confidence. Whilst in college, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of our Enrichment Events, either relating to your It will also allow you to gain experience in: course or full college activities. You can sign up for college Marketing and event management activities during Fresher’s Fair in September. In addition, Student mentoring you can keep up to date with any special events or activities Public speaking available in college, check out the TV screens located around Front of house. college, the college website or our Facebook and Twitter pages.

WESTLANCS.AC.UK 12 Study a Foundation Degree at West Lancashire College FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 13 You can choose to stay local and study a Foundation Degree! Subjects include: Applied Computing FdSc, Business Management FdA, Children and Young Persons FdA, Social Care FdA, Sports and Exercise

Therapies FdSc, Sports Coaching Science FdSc, EMPLOYMENT PLAN YOUR Tourism and Hospitality Management FdA.

HIGHER HIGHER FUTURE EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIPS

You will have to stay in education or training until you are YOU ARE aged 18, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay on in school! You have a range of choices available to you and HERE studying at West Lancashire College is one of them, read on to see how you can plan your future with us. Study at university Our courses can give you the UCAS points These are ideal if you want to gain needed for you to continue your study at university. a high level vocational qualification, whilst in employment.

If you are not sure what APPRENTICESHIPS VOCATIONAL Use our Career Coach tool to map out you would like to study our and TRAINEESHIPS STUDY a path to your dream career and find out Open Evenings and Advice OPEN which West Lancashire College course can Enter the world of Get experience of work Evenings give you the EVENINGS help you get there. work while continuing combined with hands- chance to find out what it is your education. on learning. like to be a student at West Lancashire College. Visit westlancs.emsicareercoach.co.uk/ to map out your progression to West Lancashire College and find the latest job opportunities available in careers that you are interested in.

If you don’t pass your GCSEs or don’t get the PATHWAYS On-the-job, you’ll work as an employee, alongside We have a fantastic range of courses in over 25 grades you hoped for we COURSES experienced staff members. Off-the-job, you’ll subject areas. You can choose from a course that offer a Pathways course to learn through a combination of learning methods will give you an introduction to your area of interest help you on your journey to such as college study, online assessments and through to courses equivalent to A Level standard. all kinds of further study. assessments in your workplace. You’ll learn through a combination of class-based learning, work experience and compelling project work. Our courses are an ideal route into CAREER vocational study in higher education. COACH

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FROM A -TO- B FOR FREE! MONEY free MATTERS transport (16-18) worth up to

If you are thinking of joining £500 g ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT West Lancashire College g TRAVEL in September 2016

g CHILDCARE you may be entitled to FREE travel g SUPPORT NEEDS This pass will cover you the whole academic year. ** The college has various transport options available.

Pick 1 of the following 3 options: 1 OR 2 OR 3 FREE** Bus Pass for Students Free Coach Service Transport from areas not to get to College for students Plus we offer a free Coach Service* on Arriva Bus Route 16-18 years. from Kirkby, Aintree and Maghull Students who use West Lancashire College is pleased areas to Skelmersdale. alternative bus companies to offer a FREE Arriva bus pass to eg Holmeswood from full-time further education students Bursocugh may also be (aged 16-18 years) who need a entitled to free transport. FINANCIAL SUPPORT bus to get to college. Passes will be issued in the first term for all* Financial support is available to help with essential equipment, travel, students commencing a course childcare and other support needs. Additionally the Young People’s with us in September 2016. Bursary is available to independent students 16-18 who fit the criteria. g PLEASE CALL STUDENT SERVICES ON 01695 52393/52391 FOR FURTHER DETAILS. All bus passes are issued on a first come first served basis and are subject to West Lancashire College terms and conditions. For more information, please contact Student Services on 01695 52393/52391. *Subject to availability and eligibility criteria check. **subject to satisfactory attendance

WESTLANCS.AC.UK 16 FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 17 STUDENT SERVICES your Student Services Student Services are based at our main Skelmersdale from extra support with English and/or maths during your site. The Student Services team members are trained and studies. Throughout your programme of study, you are qualified to support you and should be your first point of encouraged to ask for additional assistance if you feel contact for any query you may have. This could be about: this would help you. study • Free College Meals • Financial Support If you need advice on the range of facilities and equipment • Bursaries available, please contact the ALS Team. programme • Travel passes • Financial support for childcare and course costs Employability Zone • Applying to college The Employability Zone at West Lancashire College will • Information, advice and support promote opportunities for you to find volunteering positions, • Interviews Traineeships, part-time work, Apprenticeships, and routes • Careers and progression into or within your chosen career path. Our Student Services West Lancashire College is committed to your achievement. Your study • CV preparation team are available to provide support and advice on how programme is timetabled over 4 days with the fifth day identified as your • UCAS. to prepare you CV and how to apply. Study Day. The Study Day is reserved for college activities. You will Student Services staff can be contacted on Located at the Skelmersdale Campus our Engagement be asked to attend college on your Study Day if you take time off 01695 52393/52391, or email [email protected] Officers are here to support your path to employment. your main programme.

Additional Learning Support Contact the Work Based Learning Team on 01695 52490/ Maths and English Many students benefit from extra support to help them with 01695 52493 or [email protected] their studies. The additional learning support team can help When you start your programme you will: Maths and English are central to work and life and success you with any support needs you may have whilst in college. • be given a named personal tutor in these subjects is linked to better life chances and greater A range of support is available, including support for • have scheduled one to one meetings with your tutor achievement. Almost every job requires the ability to read, students with: • receive tutorial support write and use numbers confidently. • Dyslexia • receive regular tutorials to plan your learning • Dyspraxia and agree targets All 16-18 year old students in education are expected (if not • Asperger’s Syndrome • attend group tutorials with a wide range of activities already achieved) to study maths and/or English as part of • Physical Disabilities to encourage and support your personal, social and their study programme. • ADD/ADHD academic development. • Hearing/Visual Impairment Here at West Lancashire College we want to make sure you • Mental Health Concerns In addition, study programmes also include activities are prepared for the future and have the skills required for • Learning Difficulties and sessions to enhance your employability and enterprise employment or University. • Personal Care Needs skills this could include: • Exam Support. • Work experience e.g. weekly or block placements All students will improve their English and maths skills • Opportunities to practice skills within college in through their study programme: ESOL support is available for students for whom English simulated and realistic working environments including • Students will carry out maths and English Skills is not the main language. You will complete an initial Francesco Hair & Beauty Academy and The Restaurant development as part of their vocational programme. assessment in maths and English, usually prior to • Enterprise projects • Students enrolling onto a study programme with enrolment. This helps us to identify the right level of course Learner Support Fund • Live projects. a GCSE English and/ or maths at grade D will for you. The assessment also identifies if you would benefit be required to re-take the GCSE. The Learner Support Fund is a government Study programmes will also develop the attitudes • Students with less than a grade D will be required to initiative to help students stay in college. The fund and behaviours needed for work such as punctuality, complete functional skills maths and / or English assists with the purchase of some equipment, appearance, teamwork and resilience. at an appropriate level. travel, childcare and many other essential student costs for those in financial hardship. Please call Student Services to find out more.

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We always welcome your support while your son or daughter is with us. We have an excellent advice and guidance team to take young people through all their options, focussing wholly on their needs and finding the best route to fulfil their potential and achieve their ambitions.

We value parents/carers support and want to work in We welcome you to all the events and review meetings partnership with you to maximise your son/daughter’s the college hosts and especially value your feedback and success on their course. input on what more we can do to ensure your son/daughter achieves their full potential. You can help us by: • Encouraging your son/daughter to be on time for class • Ensuring that we have your correct contact details DIARY DATES • Attending the parents/carers evenings during the New Parents’ Welcome Evening – September year – These give you the opportunity to meet staff Progress Reports sent home – Sent home and check on your son/daughter’s progress during October and February • Encouraging your son/daughter to tell us about any Parents’/Carers’ Evening – May concerns they have regarding their studies and life at college Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for updates. get • Not taking your son/daughter out of college for family holidays during term time By working together and being focused on achieving • Completing our Parent Survey to give us feedback ambitious goals, students here at West Lancashire College on how we can improve. do exceptionally well.

active We believe that working together with parents/carers is key to our students’ success. For 2016 we are offering a new Sports Enrichment Programme in conjunction with Sport England. This project will allow you to access many sporting opportunities and will help you see the value of taking part in sports activities and how it can support your development.

The programme will offer sessions throughout the college year and we welcome your ideas and opinions to expand the variety of activities that are available.

You will receive information on what is available during Induction, Fresher’s Fair and through tutorial sessions and on TV Screens.

WESTLANCS.AC.UK 20 FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 21 CHOOSING WHICH LEVEL? APPRENTICESHIPS 01 An Apprenticeship is These courses are suitable if you don’t a combination of work THE RIGHT hold any qualifications. If you don’t pass and study. You’ll be your GCSEs, or perhaps don’t get the grades you had expected, then you employed as a member can make a fresh start with an QUALIFICATIONS Entry Level or Level 1 course. of staff, learning on As the only further education college in West Lancashire, the job and through we have a diverse range of courses, available at different 02 college attendance, levels so you are sure to find something that’s right for you. If you gain four GCSEs at grade D or above or equivalent at Pass level, you can usually online assessments go straight onto a one-year Level 2 course. After a year of successful study you can and assessments in your progress onto a Level 3 course for your Full-time vocational courses Which level should I choose? workplace. Visit page 22 second year at college. Vocational Courses are fantastic for You can study at any one of three levels, for more information. those wishing to focus on one subject depending on your GCSE results, and be in college most days. Vocational however they will vary a little between courses are practical and particularly subjects. If you don’t get the grades you 03 good if you’re looking for a career- need to do the course you want, don’t If you gain four to five or more GCSEs at focused option. With these courses worry. No matter what level you start at, grade C or above or equivalent at Pass level, you will learn in a hands-on way, with if you successfully complete the course you can usually enter directly at Level 3 much of the teaching delivered through you can then progress to the next level. and follow a two-year programme. project and practical work. Your course When you apply, we’ll invite you to come may also include a work placement to and meet us to talk in more detail so that give you a taste of employment in your we find the best option for you.

subject area. The vocational courses throughout this guide are made up of English and maths

First Diplomas, Extended Diplomas, If you do not already hold a grade C BTECs and National Vocational or above in GCSE English and GCSE Qualifications (NVQs) Full Time “ maths you will automatically take further vocational courses City & Guilds. study in these subjects as part of your course. Please see page 17 for details.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY I came to an open evening and saw for myself the great career routes students who have studied this course progress onto. It’s great knowing that everything I study on the course will help me to achieve my dream career including the ‘‘extra-curricular activities such as Police Cadets. THOMAS GRAINGER PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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Being an Apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a nationally If you are not ready for an Apprenticeship recognised qualification while gaining skills with an employer. why not consider a Traineeship. To be considered for an Apprenticeship Apprenticeships are growing and many more young people and you need: employers are recognising them as a great way to start a career. • To have lived in the UK for the past three years • A willingness to learn and to apply your learning at work As a West Lancashire College Apprentice • To be self-motivated. you will: • Learn on the job, building up knowledge and For some Apprenticeships such as Construction, Apprenticeships available skills and earning money at the same time Motor Vehicle Engineering, Barbering and We offer a range of different areas including: • Receive a salary, paid holidays and Hairdressing you will also attend college. • Barbering opportunities to progress your career • Business Administration • Be trained in the work place Plus as part of the Government’s initiative • Bricklaying by a company mentor all apprentices*, will improve their English • Catering and Hospitality • Be visited regularly in the workplace by one and maths skills. • Childcare of our experienced trainers and assessors. • Customer Service * If you have GCSE at Grade C you will not be • Electrical Installation required to sit further exams in English or maths. • Hairdressing Your programme will include: • Health and Social Care • Information Technology

• Joinery • Motor Vehicle Engineering GCSE • Plastering

EMPLOYMENT TECHNICAL NVQ ENGLISH/MATHS • Playwork CERTIFICATE QUALIFICATION OR FUNCTIONAL • Plumbing “ • Sports SKILLS • Teaching Assistant • Warehousing and Logistics.

Look out for the Apprenticeship symbol in subject area in this prospectus to identify all our Apprenticeship opportunities.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY OPEN DAYS West Lancashire College has great links with local salons in the area. I am really enjoying my Apprenticeship, gaining qualifications whilst I Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. earn a wage has given me a great foundation on which to fulfil my long Check westlancs.ac.uk/events ‘‘term career goal of owning my own salon. for the latest dates.

VICTORIA SHARROCK LET’S TALK HAIRDRESSING LEVEL 3 APPRENTICE AT WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE / A KUT ABOVE SALON Call Vicky on 01695 52490 PRIORY HIGH SCHOOL or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Steps to Start your Apprenticeship APPRENTICESHIPS

GO FURTHER GO HIGHER WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY STEP CHOOSE Higher Apprenticeships offer a work-based learning We offer a range of different Apprenticeship Programme, look out for the Apprenticeship programme. They are a great alternative to university ‘‘ symbol in subject area in this prospectus to identify all our Apprenticeship opportunities. and many now offer qualifications up to degree level. 1 You will receive training both on and off the job, a salary and the opportunity to really start moving your career forward. All without paying tuition fees or running STEP APPLY up a student debt. They are available at Complete an application form either via our website or by contacting Admissions • Level 4 and 5 - equivalent to a higher education on 01695 52383 to register your interest for an Apprenticeships Programme certificate, higher education diploma 2 at West Lancashire College. or a foundation degree • Level 6 - equivalent to a bachelor degree.

STEP Types of Higher Apprenticeships available EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED at West Lancashire College include: • Business Management You have a job with an employer Find a Job. All of our current apprenticeship • Accountancy vacancies are available and can be applied • Logistics I’ve always wanted to do a Motor Vehicle course. When I checked around for at www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Legal Studies. 3 or at www.westlancs.ac.uk all the colleges, I thought this college was the best. The tutors were brilliant To get onto a Higher Apprenticeship you will need when I met them and the facilities are to have entry qualifications at Level 3 - such as STEP a real working environment. A Levels, BTEC or OCR Cambridge National, EMPLOYED UNEMPLOYED NVQ Level 3 or an Advanced Apprenticeship. PHIL ACKERS Last year, over 5,200 people were studying MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE LEVEL 1 Our Apprenticeship Team will Our Apprenticeship Team will work ST BEDE’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL work with you and your employer with you to secure an employer. Help is for a Higher Apprenticeship in one of 40+ to organise your training. available with Job Search, Career Coach subject areas. 4 and Interview Techniques and CV Writing. To find out more and for advice and information on Higher Apprenticeships offer, please contact EARN while you STEP BEGIN Vicky today on 01695 52490. LEARN.

You have secured your employment and now your training will start. An assessor specialising in your chosen area will meet with you at your workplace every four to five weeks for training and to support you to work towards your qualifications. They will set you 5 assignments, complete observations and guide you towards achieving your Apprenticeship. STEP FINISH IT’S A FACT Since 2010, there have been After you complete your training? A high over 2 million apprenticeship number of Apprentices will continue working LET’S TALK starts in England with their employer as a permanent member Call Vicky on 01695 52490 6 of staff. to find out more.

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Traineeships are designed for students who are not ready for an Apprenticeship or employment and require support and development before progressing. This programme will help with confidence and motivation to help you start your journey to your career goal.

You can start a Traineeship at various times during the year and it can last up to 6 months.

Traineeships are made up of three CAREER IDEAS main elements: • Preparation for work including CV writing, GO FURTHER interview preparation, job search and GO HIGHER inter-personal skills. • Work experience with an employer where you will develop skills, knowledge and confidence Traineeships are a stepping stone to your future needed to succeed at work. Once you have completed your Traineeship you may • English and maths – essential skills wish to progress onto an Apprenticeship Programme for employment. and continue to gain skills in the workplace.

Traineeships available include: • Catering and Hospitality • Construction • Equine Studies • Hairdressing OPEN DAYS • Beauty and Nails. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events To find out more and for advice and information for the latest dates. on Traineeships available please contact The Traineeship team today on 01695 52490. LET’S TALK Call us on 01695 52490 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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In partnership with Burrows Lane Farm, we are offering an Equine Traineeship starting September 2016

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WESTLANCS.AC.UK 30 FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 31 Photography Fashion Textiles Art and Design (Digital Industries Pathway inc. Games Design, Digital Design, Print Making) CAREER IDEAS Graphics Diploma Level 3 BTEC Animation Duration: 2 Years GO FURTHER Fine Art ART AND DESIGN Students will study twelve modules over the course of two GO HIGHER Computers years. During the course students will work in a number (INC. FASHION, GRAPHIC DESIGN of art and design specialisms, which will include: drawing, 3D Design On successful completion of Level 3 courses students graphics, printmaking, 3D, photography, digital imaging, Sculpture may wish to progress to higher-level studies at university AND PHOTOGRAPHY) animation and moving image. During the second year or to gain employment in the Art and Design industry. of the course students are able to specialise in their Future career options could include: Art Therapist, chosen subject area for university / employment. Art Gallery Curator, Fine Artist, Illustrator, Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Textile Designer, Interior Designer, Entry Requirements Photographer or Animator. Students are advised to check A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including entry requirements with the higher education establishment English), with a Grade B in an art related subject and/or they intend to apply to. A certain level of manual dexterity a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject. A portfolio will be required for art and design courses. of previous work is required.

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Visits London – Harry Potter World/Tate Art and Design Diploma Level 3 (General Pathway Modern/Globe Theatre (also Performing inc. Fashion, Graphic Design and Photography) Arts)/National Gallery, The Lowry Salford If you are a keen creative person and you are sure that you Duration: 2 Years want to pursue a career in the Art & Design industry then Exhibition and Theatre visit, Liverpool a BTEC is a great route for you. This is because the course Students will study twelve modules over the course of two Tate, Manchester Whitworth Museum. will provide you with the professional training you need years. During the course, students will work in a number to enable you to build a portfolio of work for university entry of art and design specialisms, which will include: drawing or for employment. Most universities interview applicants for and painting, fashion and textiles, fine art, 3D design Work Experience places on their Art & Design related courses. They interview and sculpture, computers and digital photography, Blaze project/festival – Skelmersdale because they want to see what sort of person you are and print-making. During the second year of the course how good your portfolio is. Your portfolio will often be the students are able to specialise in their chosen subject Library, Engine Rooms to produce props determining factor in whether you are offered a place or not. area for university/employment. and set for Halloween event, business Grades matter too but also universities and employers are looking for talented and committed creatives and artists. Entry Requirements projects including photography A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including for websites. Art and Design Diploma Level 2 English), with a Grade B in an art related subject and/or Duration: 1 Year a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject. A portfolio of previous work is required. Exhibition Subjects include: Drawing and painting, graphics, ‘Plant a Seed, Grow your Mind’. multimedia, photography, print-making, 3D design, textiles and fashion. During the latter part of the course you will be able to specialise in one of your favourite subject areas. Students will be able to undertake an additional IT’S A FACT GCSE level course in Photography or Art and Design. The Arts and Culture Sector in the UK has Entry Requirements an annual turnover of £81 billion, and each OPEN DAYS LET’S TALK A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above, year tourists to the UK spend £900 million Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Call us on 01695 52300 with an appropriate level of English and maths. on artistic and cultural products. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events or tweet to @WLancsCollege A portfolio of previous work is required. for the latest dates.

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Visits / Guest Speakers Ibstock, Hanson“ Bricks, Waites Living Spaces. 100% PASS RATES BRICKLAYING IN 2014/15

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 The bricklaying department at West Lancashire College offer Duration: 1 Year City & Guilds qualifications for those wishing to take the first ‘‘ steps into a skilled trade. The programmes of study allow Areas covered include: students to develop their practical and employability skills • Health, safety and welfare in construction which can then be further developed on site. • Principles of building construction, information and communication Bricklaying Diploma Level 1 • Interpreting work drawings to set out masonry structures Duration: 1 Year • Producing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding • Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers Areas covered include: • Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures. • Health, safety and welfare in construction • Principles of building construction, information Entry Requirements and communication Students will need to have a recognised Bricklaying Level 1 • Carry out bricklaying activities qualification. All successful candidates will be interviewed • Carry out block laying activities and selected for the course. • Carry out cavity walling activities • Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course. In addition students The practical element of the course is will study functional skills and employability skills. really beneficial; I am able to put the skills CAREER IDEAS into practice when working part time for Entry Requirements my family’s construction business. A recognised maths and English qualification is required. All successful candidates will be interviewed GO FURTHER ALEX WALLWORK BRICKLAYING LEVEL 2 and selected for the course. GO HIGHER MEOLS COP HIGH SCHOOL

Level 1 Students may wish to Progress onto Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or Level 2 General Construction Operations. OPEN DAYS Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. IT’S A FACT Bricklaying courses may allow students to gain employment Check westlancs.ac.uk/events within the construction industry. Alternatively students may for the latest dates. Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, wish to move on to an Apprenticeship. with 2 million people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for these courses. LET’S TALK Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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LAW FINANCE

ACCOUNTING MARKETING

AND SALES MANAGEMENT BUSINESS “

ENRICHMENT Business Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 Our business courses are developed to meet the needs Duration: 2 Years of employers and enhance employability skills. Students Visits will gain a broad understanding of business and get to You will study a range of eighteen units these include European cities, London’s financial experience realistic workplaces and carry out practical 4 mandatory units: WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY business activities through industry based projects • The Business Environment district, Chester Zoo, The Trafford Centre and assignments. • Business Resources and Alton Towers. • Introduction to Marketing Business Diploma Level 2 • Business Communication. ‘‘ Duration: 1 Year Work Experience Plus specialist units including: Understanding Business Students will have opportunities to Core Units: Ethics, Business Accounting, Understanding Retailing, • Enterprise in the Business World Managing a Business Event, Supply Chain Management, complete work experience, volunteering • Finance for Business Starting a Small Business, Developing Teams in Business. and engage with local and national • Small Business Planning. employers through a range of events. Entry Requirements Mandatory Units: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above Contributors to the programme include • Promoting a Brand (including English Language and/or Maths). Walkers (Pepsico), West Lancashire • Principles of Marketing A Level 2 Diploma in related subject at Merit Level. • Introducing Project Management. Borough Council, West Lancashire Volunteers Service, Chambers O Neill Plus 4 Specialist Units: Work Experience in Business, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising in Business, Solicitors, West Lancashire Chamber Sales and Personal Selling. of Commerce. CAREER IDEAS Entry Requirements A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above and, or a Level GO FURTHER 1 qualification in Business. Candidates will be interviewed to GO HIGHER assess their suitability for the course and we will be looking for an appropriate standard of English and maths. We are OPEN DAYS Potential careers include banking and finance, accounting, interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to succeed. I chose to study the BTEC in Business as marketing and sales, human resources, law, supply chain, Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. it allows me to keep my options open with logistics or starting your own business. The course will Check westlancs.ac.uk/events access to a wide spectrum of careers. The prepare you for employment, a Higher Apprenticeship or for the latest dates. IT’S A FACT level of maturity in the college is brilliant. to continue your studies in higher education. This includes The transition into college was smooth At the start of 2015 there were an estimated progression onto the Foundation Degree in Business and induction week was great! 5.4 million businesses in the UK which Management (FdA) at West Lancashire College or a LET’S TALK employed 25.9 million people business related degree at a Higher Education Institution. CALLUM NICOL Call us on 01695 52300 BUSINESS LEVEL 3 or tweet to @WLancsCollege BURSCOUGH PRIORY SCIENCE COLLEGE

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CARPENTRY 100% PASS RATES AND JOINERY ON LEVELS 1,2 & 3

Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3 Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, with 2 million Duration: 1 Year people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. Once working in the industry there are many Areas covered include: opportunities to develop skills and abilities to progress • Health, safety and welfare in construction in your career. • Principles of building construction, information and communication Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing Duration: 1 Year • Carry out second fix operations • Carry out first fix roofing and stairs • Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings • Health, safety and welfare in construction • Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery. • Principles of building construction, information

and communication Entry Requirements • Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools Recognised Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery. • Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools • Produce woodworking joints. A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for carpentry and joinery courses. Entry Requirements A recognised maths and English qualification is required. All successful candidates will be interviewed and selected for the course. CAREER IDEAS

Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2 GO FURTHER Duration: 1 Year GO HIGHER

Areas covered include: To progress to the next level of Carpentry and Joinery • Health, safety and welfare in construction students must have successfully completed the previous • Principles of building construction, information level. In 2014-15 we had 100% Pass Rates on Levels 1, 2 & 3. and communication After Level 2 students may wish to progress onto either Level • Carry out first fix flooring and roofing 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Apprenticeship or Employment. • Carry out first fix frame partitions and stairs • Carry out second fixing operations • Carry out carpentry maintenance ENRICHMENT • Set up and operate circular saw. Visits / Guest Speakers OPEN DAYS LET’S TALK Entry Requirements Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Call us on 01695 52300 Candidates must hold a Level 1 qualification Makita Tools, DeWalt Tools, Brooks Check westlancs.ac.uk/events or tweet to @WLancsCollege in Carpentry and Joinery. Timber, Trade Shows. for the latest dates.

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Children’s Play, Learning and Development National Diploma Level 3 BTEC CAREER IDEAS (Early Years Educator) Duration: 2 Years GO FURTHER PRIMARY TEACHING GO HIGHER The course consists of 11 core units, 3 mandatory SOCIAL WORK units and 4 specialist units, in addition to the 800 hours Completion of the Level 3 qualification gives a Qualified compulsory work placement in 3 different placement Children’s Care PAEDIATRIC NURSING Practitioner Status allowing the learner to go into settings and age ranges. NURSERY NURSE employment in childcare and learning settings such as (Early Years Educators) nurseries, schools, Sure Start centres, workplace crèches Core units: and with holiday companies in this country and abroad. • Child development Entry to University to study early years/primary teaching, • Play in early years settings social work, paediatric nursing, children’s holiday rep • Meeting children’s physical development, physical or other related degree. Many of the students on the care and health needs course decide to continue their higher education at • Health and safety practice in early years settings West Lancashire College undertaking the Foundation • Collaboration with parents, colleagues and other Degree in Children and Young People. professionals in early years • Supporting children’s communication and language A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) • Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional is required for the Level 2 and Level 3 courses. development • Child protection • Observations, assessment and planning for play and development • Diversity, equality and inclusion in the early years ENRICHMENT • Reflecting on own early years practice. Visits Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above The Zoo, The Theatre (panto), Beacon (including English and maths) or a relevant Level 2 Country Park- mini Beast Hunt, The Children’s Play, Learning and Development qualification at Merit or above in a related subject. Certificate BTEC Level 2 Forest (School Visit), Formby Nature Good with children? Want to work as a primary school Duration: 1 Year Reserve, Early Years Professional teacher or nursery nurse? Our Early Years Educator Programmes are designed to provide a specialised Students will undertake 300 placement hours during OPEN DAYS Development Centre (Chorley). work related qualification in the early years sector. the Level 2 course. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events Guest Speakers Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young Core units: for the latest dates. People’s Settings Certificate Level 1 • Patterns of child development Children’s Centre, SEN, Dental Oral Duration: 1 Year • Promoting children’s development through play. Health Nurse, Makaton - sing and LET’S TALK • Understand the different services available in care Mandatory units: sign, Safeguarding Expert. Call us on 01695 52300 • Understand the principles and values of caring • The principles of early years practice or tweet to @WLancsCollege • Awareness of protection and safeguarding • Promoting children’s positive behaviour. • Introduction to communication Work Experience • Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion Specialist units: Primary Schools, Nurseries, Special • Introductory awareness of health and safety • Health and safety in early years settings Educational Needs Environments. • Introductory awareness of person – centred support • Supporting children’s language and literacy development • Introduction to dementia • Introduction to working in the early years sector. • Introduction to the development of children through play. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above (including There are no formal entry requirements, but a reasonable English and maths – with at least one at Grade C), standard of English and maths is expected. or a relevant Level 1 qualification in a related subject.

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FENCING FLAGGING, GROUNDWORKS CONSTRUCTION PAVING

Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, with 2 million people already at work in more than 700 different types CAREER IDEAS of jobs. Once working in the industry there are many opportunities to develop skills and abilities to progress GO FURTHER in your career. GO HIGHER

Construction Operations Certificate Level 2 (General Construction) General Construction courses may allow students to gain Duration: 1 Year employment within a range of skills within the construction industry. Alternatively students may wish to move Students will study units which may include: on to an Apprenticeship. • Health, safety and welfare in construction • Principles of building construction, information A certain level of manual dexterity will be required and communication for this course. • Interpreting work drawings to set out masonry structures • Construct site protection barriers • Lay domestic drainage • Construct foundations, slabs and paths in concrete. ENRICHMENT

As well as the main programme, students will have opportunity to develop and enhance their skills with Visits/Guest Speakers additional practical activities: Makita Tools, DeWalt Tools, • Block paving Brooks Timber, Trade Shows. • Paving • Bricklaying.

Entry Requirements A recognised maths and English qualification is required. All successful candidates will be interviewed and selected OPEN DAYS for the course. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates. IT’S A FACT

Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, LET’S TALK with 2 million people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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CAREER IDEAS

ELECTRICIAN GO FURTHER IN DOMESTIC GO HIGHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL 100% Pass Rates on Levels 1, 2 and 3. Students who successfully complete the course are given support and INSTALLATIONS guidance regarding potential career opportunities and ELECTRICAL further study opportunities during the course and at our annual progression fair.

Electrical Installation Level 2 Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, with 2 million Duration: 1 Year ENRICHMENT

people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. Once working in the industry there are many The course covers a wide range of subjects including: Visits/Guest Speakers opportunities to develop skills and abilities to progress • Principles of electrical science in your career. • Electrical installation technologies Quetech, Fiddlers“ Ferry, • Installation of wiring systems and enclosures Hoare Lea, Chill Factor. Electrical Installation Level 1 • Health and safety in building services engineering Duration: 1 Year • Communicating with others in building services engineering. The course covers a wide range of subjects including: • Understand and demonstrate fundamental safe working Entry Requirements practices in building services engineering A minimum of 3 GCSE Grades A to C, and/or the Electrical Installation Level 1 qualification, plus an interview with • Understand fundamental scientific principles within WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY building services engineering appropriate curriculum staff. • Electrical installation operations • Cutting and forming wiring equipment and circuits • Assembly of electrical support Electrical Installation Level 3 Duration: 1 Year ‘‘ • Introduction to electrical installations.

Entry Requirements The City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical A minimum of 3 GCSE Grades A to D and interview Installation covers part of both the Practical and Theory with appropriate curriculum staff. training units for installation electricians and consists of the following units: • Health and safety in building services engineering • Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems • Principles of electrical science • Electrical installations: fault diagnosis and rectification • Electrical installations: inspection, testing OPEN DAYS and commissioning Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. • Electrical systems design Check westlancs.ac.uk/events • Career awareness in building services engineering. for the latest dates. I really enjoy the course. I am already learning about Electronics and putting my Entry Requirements knowledge into practice, which is the best Successful completion of the Level 2 in Electrical Installation, way for me to learn! LET’S TALK and interview with appropriate curriculum staff. PATRICK BERRY Call us on 01695 52300 A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LEVEL 2 or tweet to @WLancsCollege these courses. ST BEDE’S RC HIGH SCHOOL

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLER ENGINEER ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE FITTER

There are a wide range of opportunities for careers in Engineering. Once working in the industry there are CAREER IDEAS many opportunities you could consider including welding, manufacturing or the maritime sector. GO FURTHER GO HIGHER Engineering (Performing Engineering Operations) Level 2 Duration: 1 Year Students who successfully complete the course are given support and guidance regarding potential career This manufacturing course is ideal for those who wish opportunities and further study opportunities during the to improve or learn engineering skills, the course will also course and at our annual progression fair. give students the opportunity to study generic areas such as health and safety and the design process. A certain level of manual dexterity will be required Students will study a variety of the following units: for this course. • Working safely in an engineering environment • Working efficiently and effectively in engineering • Using and communicating technical information ENRICHMENT • Making components using hand tools and fitting techniques • Preparing and using workshop machine tools Visits/Guest Speakers • Wiring domestic electrical circuits Fiddlers Ferry, Tool Specialists, • Engineering environment awareness • Engineering techniques Trelleborg, Martindale Engineering. • Technical drawing • Engineering and maintenance principles • Welding processes • 2D and 3D computer aided design.

Entry Requirements A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (preferably OPEN DAYS including maths) or a Level 1 Engineering qualification. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates. IT’S A FACT

Engineering companies in the UK are LET’S TALK projected to have 2.74 million job openings between 2010 and 2020. Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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ENRICHMENT FILM TV & RADIO Visits ANIMATOR Salford Media City, Bradford National FILM and PHOTOGRAPHER Media Museum. ADVERTISING Work Experience MARKETING MEDIA Blaze project – Making Zombie movie (editing with director Jamie) in collaboration with Media Make Up students and Performing Arts Film & Media Extended Diploma Level 3 BTEC CAREER IDEAS Students. Filmed and Photographed Duration: 1 Year Get it loud libraries, Ratboy and GO FURTHER Young Fathers. The programme provides professional training for those GO HIGHER students who are clear that they would like to pursue

a career in the Media industry. The content of the course Students can use this course for UCAS applications Guest Speakers is broad - you will be introduced to techniques and

to HE institutions to study HND/HNC, Foundation Degree Ex Student who works in film making professional practices across a range of Media sectors or BA (Hons) courses or possible career opportunities including film, television, radio, print media, photography, in Film and TV, Radio, Animation, Photography, Marketing, industry - Geoff Owens (Editor for graphics, animation, advertising and marketing. Advertising or the Publishing“ industry. Apprenticeship Captain America). • Understanding the creative media sector programmes within the Creative Media Sector are also • Music video production available, subject to successful applications. • Digital Photography • Digital graphics • Film studies OPEN DAYS • Film and video editing Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. • Multi-Camera Production Check westlancs.ac.uk/events • 2D animation production WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY for the latest dates. • Page layout and design • Graphic narrative production • Radio drama LET’S TALK • Advertising. ‘‘ Call us on 01695 52300 Entry Requirements or tweet to @WLancsCollege You will have a minimum 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English Language. If you are coming directly from school you must have GCSE English Language at Grade C.

IT’S A FACT The course is really interesting because I can learn about what goes on behind the TV screens The UK has the third largest consumer with the cameras and audio. I really enjoy being market worldwide for filmed entertainment, able to edit and then seeing the final product. and is forecast to overtake Japan in size by 2018. CERYS GROVEHAM FILM AND MEDIA LEVEL 3 HIGH SCHOOL

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Foundation ‘‘ Learning

Level 1 – Skills for Employment Foundation Learning offer programmes at a variety of levels This course is designed for students who are preparing to improve skills for the next step. to gain access to the world of work. Work experience is an important part of education for employability, which Entry Level 1 – Skills for Living allows students to have experience in a ‘real life’ situation. The course will appeal to a broad range of students This program provides students with a good understanding of all age groups who may have physical, social, mental of what is required to get into the job market and also gain I like my course, I enjoy cooking, computers, or learning difficulties. It follows that barriers to entering the skills needed to succeed in it. Each qualification going on trips and learning new things. the qualification should be minimised. is taught in modules with on-going assessment. JACK BRECKELL Every student then studies for a Certificate ENTRY LEVEL 2 – SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE The course is made up of modules including in Skills Development and maths and English. WEST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Communication Skills, Money Skills, Being Healthy and Getting Out and About. The students will also learn about Entry Requirements basic kitchen and domestic skills, together with improving There are no requirements for prior learning to the their maths and English. qualification, but it is important that the students’ physical ENRICHMENT and mental facility to perform and extend existing skills, are Entry Level 2 – Skills for Independence sufficient for them to complete the assessments. In view The course has been designed for students who are to this students will be interviewed to assess their suitability Visits seeking or receiving training at Entry Level. It will appeal for the course. We are interested in your enthusiasm and Library, Restaurants, Theatre Trips, to a broad range of candidates of all age groups who may commitment to succeed. have physical, mental or learning difficulties in schools, Bowling, Formby Point. colleges and training centres.

The objectives of the course clearly seek to provide access Work Experience to training and education for such groups. It follows that CAREER IDEAS We work closely with barriers to entering the qualification should be minimised. Each qualification is taught in modules with on-going and District General Hospital who GO FURTHER assessment. Every student then studies for qualifications provide supported work placement in Skills for Independence and Work. The modules include GO HIGHER shopping for Daily Living, Healthy Living, Planning for and opportunities for students. Students taking part in a visit. The students will also learn about There are several ways in which candidates are able also get the chance to have a work basic kitchen and domestic skills, as well as improving to progress which would equally apply: their maths and English. • A student could progress incrementally from placement in college in various Entry Level 1 to Level 1. departments. Entry Level 3 – Skills for Progression • A student could make progress at the same level, Students will enjoy a variety of units including introduction but continue to practice the activity by repetition thereby to computer programs, ICT skills, healthy lifestyles, increasing the range of circumstances in which the enterprise activities, learning new leisure activities, activities can be carried out. In addition we also offer OPEN DAYS basic food preparations and cooking and a few others. one day a week courses aimed at students with a variety Students will also complete literacy and numeracy and of abilities who would benefit from developing literacy Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. learn new skills such as textiles, card making, financial and numeracy skills through themed topics throughout Check westlancs.ac.uk/events skills, teamwork and domestic skills. the academic year. for the latest dates.

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SPA THERAPY FRANCESCO BEAUTICIAN HAIRSTYLIST COLOUR SPECIALIST SALON MANAGER HAIRDRESSING AND NAIL TECHNICIAN MAKE-UP ARTIST SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE-UP BEAUTY ACADEMY ARTIST

Spa Therapy Diploma Level 3 Francesco Group is one of the largest, award winning Duration: 1 Year hairdressing companies in the UK. Owned and run by the Italian Dellicompagni family. Francesco Group ensure The following are unit examples: the highest levels of training, commerciality and industry • Monitor procedures of safety standards in hairdressing. • Provide body and facial electrical treatments You will: e.g. dermabrasion • Experience a professional salon environment • Provide body massage/Swedish/ pre-blended with education aromatherapy • Learn cutting edge skills • Provide electrical epilation treatments (optional unit) • Get professional employable skills • Contribute to the planning and implementation • Gain high calibre customer care skills of promotional activities • Understand and appreciate your client’s needs. • Anatomy and physiology FRANCESCO • Provide self tanning services Our hairdressing and beauty therapy courses are • Provide Indian Head Massage career-focused have an emphasis on practical and • Relevant work experience vocational projects. Our tutors all have experience in the • Home study will be required. HAIRDRESSING industry meaning our students benefit from specialised industry knowledge. Entry Requirements Students must have Level 2 Beauty Therapy or equivalent Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2 qualifications in this subject. & BEAUTY Duration: 1 Year For Beauty Therapy and Spa courses students should be The following are unit examples: able to demonstrate a commitment to entering a career ACADEMY • Anatomy and physiology in the relevant industry and an understanding of the • Health and safety requirements of working in this area. Students must be Francesco Group is one of the largest, award winning hairdressing • Reception duties able to work effectively with others and be willing to carry • Make-up out and receive treatments. You will be expected to carry companies in the UK. Owned and run by the Italian Dellicompagni family. • Facial waxing out treatments on the general public. All students must • Manicure and pedicure purchase a relevant kit and uniform from the Beauty Therapy Francesco Group ensure the highest levels of training, • Health and safety department. You will also need to provide paying models for commerciality and industry standards in hairdressing. You will: • Experience a professional salon environment with education • Promoting products and services your practical assessments. • Learn Cutting edge skills • Functional skills, relevant work placement, home study. • Get professional employable skills A certain level of manual dexterity will be required • Gain high calibre customer care skills Entry Requirements for beauty therapy courses. • Understand and appreciate your client’s needs. A minimum of 3 GCSE’s Grade D preferably including Our hairdressing and beauty therapy courses are career-focused English and maths or completion of a Level 1 Beauty have an emphasis on practical and vocational projects. Our tutors Therapy qualification. all have experience in the industry meaning our students benefit from specialised industry knowledge.

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Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Hair and Beauty Introduction Diploma Level 1 Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 Make-up Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year

On this course you will study an Introduction to the Hair Students have the opportunity to develop further skills in: • Health and Safety and Beauty Sector Diploma Level 1, relevant enrichment • Health and safety • Working in related industries course and functional skills (at the appropriate level). • Promotion • Camouflage make up • Consultation • Airbrushed face make up Units of study will include: • Style and dress hair • Designing face and body art • Blow drying into styles • Colour correction • Fashion and photographic make up • Styling and dressing long hair • Colouring of hair • Creative hair and design • Create an image • Creative cutting • Media make up

• Show work • Style and dress long hair • Style and dress hair • Consultation and diagnosis • Functional skills • Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps • Shampooing • Develop and enhance creative hairdressing skills. • SFX .

• Customer service • Employment and personal development Entry Requirements Entry Requirements • Assisting with colouring Students must have an Level 2 Hairdressing qualification Students must have a“ Level 2 Media Make-up • Health and safety or equivalent. qualification or equivalent. • Understanding the hairdressing and beauty industry.

Entry Requirements Media Make-up (with Hairdressing) Level 2 There are no formal entry requirements. Duration: 1 Year

Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 • Health and safety Duration: 1 Year • Skin tanning techniques • Applying make up WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY All students will study the following: • Body art design • Working in the hairdressing industry • Eyelash and brow treatments • Consultation/diagnosis • Art of photographic make up • Shampooing and conditioning • Working in related industries ‘‘ • Health, safety and hygiene • Art of dressing hair • Cutting hair • Art of colouring hair • Style dress and finish hair • Make and style a hair addition • Colour • Client care and communication skill. • Functional skills/GCSE’s • Retail promotions Entry Requirements • Displays A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above. • Create an image. All Level 2 and 3 students must attend work placements Entry Requirements during the year. New students should have 3 GCSE Grade C or above including English.

All Level 2 and 3 students will have the opportunity to undertake IT’S A FACT work placements in a salon during the year. There has been a 66% increase in male I love the community feel around the college. customers at beauty salons. You meet people of all ages and backgrounds. LET’S TALK SHANIA MCCARTHY Call us on 01695 52300 HAIRDRESSING LEVEL 2 or tweet to @WLancsCollege UP HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL

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Nails – Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 ENRICHMENT (combined in 1 year) Fast Track CAREER IDEAS Duration: 1 Year GO FURTHER Visits Students will study the following units: GO HIGHER Clothes Show, Formby Hall, Wella • Health and Safety Academy (Manchester), G Mex Beauty • Salon reception duties Students who successfully complete our Hair and Beauty • Develop and Maintain effectiveness at work Exhibition, Chill Out Spa, Beauty UK Academy are given support and guidance regarding • Promote additional services and products to customers potential career opportunities and further study 2015 – Birmingham NEC Exhibition. • Manicure opportunities during the course and at our • Pedicure annual careers and progression fair. • Nail Art Work Experience • Acrylic Nail Application Beauty Therapy Liverpool Fashion Week, Bridal • Apply and maintain nail enhancements Excellent opportunities for employment in beauty salons, • Airbrush designs for nails Fairs, House of the Dead, Skills UK, health farms, leisure centres, cruise liner spas, plus scope • Working with colleagues within beauty related industries for setting up a new business. Francesco. Placements with local • Enhance nails using electric files

• Promote and sell products and services to clients salons, Tibbi Oliver Body Wrap Hairdressing • Contribute to the effective running of business Excellent opportunities for employment as a hairstylist, Training, Tibby Olivier waxing • Client care and communication in beauty-related industries cutting technician, colour specialist, salon manager. system workshop. • Design and apply nail art • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice Media Make-up in the salon. These include make-up artiste, special effects make-up Guest Speakers artiste, photographic make-up artiste. Entry Requirements Master classes from professional

A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above is required. Nails hairdressers including: Lee Stafford, All candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability This course could lead to a career as a nail technician Patrick Cameron and Andrew Barton, for the course. All applicants must have an artistic flair who can be found working in salons, spas, health farms and a reasonable standard of English and maths. Prosthetics Artist, Jane Bellis and cruise liners. of Bellissimo, Wella, Francesco, If you successfully complete a Level 3 course at West Steiner Cruise Liner Employment Lancashire College you are eligible to apply for the Level 4 Higher Professional Certificate in Salon Management Presentation.

(subject to satisfactory interview). LET’S TALK

Call us on 01695 52300 A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for or tweet to @WLancsCollege these courses. “ OPEN DAYS Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY I really enjoy my course and particularly spa therapies which includes relaxation IT’S A FACT and holistic therapies. I have been able to secure part time employment and further develop my skills in the workplace. The hair and beauty industry employs ‘‘ over 180,000 people, with a turnover EMMA WALLIS of more than £4.8 billion. BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 3 DEYES HIGH SCHOOL

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Games Designer GO FURTHER Graphics Designer GO HIGHER GAMES Animator Web Designer Following completion of Level 3 students may wish to progress on to university to study a range of courses AND DIGITAL App Developer including Games Design, Digital and Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Animation, IT, Software Design, Web Design and Multi Media Design. Future employment options could include: Games Designer, Graphic Designer, IT Technician, Web Designer, Animator, App Developer, Computer Programmer Games Design Diploma Level 2 BTEC Games Design Diploma Level 3 BTEC or Software Developer. (Art/IT pathway) (Art/IT pathway) Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year

There are two pathways at Level 2 in our Games There are two pathways in our Games and Digital Academy ENRICHMENT and Digital Academy which share the common goal which share common units. One pathway is designed of providing students with the skills they need to progress for those students interested in a career in the IT/digital Visits onto our Level 3 Games and Digital Academy. One pathway industries and one for those who want to develop digital Gadget Show Birmingham is designed for those students interested in progressing into art skills. employment in the IT/digital industries and the second is for and Bletchley Park. those who want to develop their art skills using traditional Course core units will include: and digital media. • Games Design • Games Platforms and Technologies Level 2 IT pathway: • Digital Graphics • The Online World • 2D and 3D Animation • Technology Systems • Web Animation OPEN DAYS • Creating a Digital Portfolio • The computer games industry and story development. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. • Website Development Check westlancs.ac.uk/events • Multimedia Products Development. IT Pathway units include: for the latest dates. • Employability skills for the IT industry Level 2 Art and Design pathway: • Computer systems • Drawing • Information Systems. • Graphic design LET’S TALK • Digital graphics Art & Design Pathway units include: Call us on 01695 52300 • Photography • Drawing or tweet to @WLancsCollege • Traditional 2D and 3D media. • Graphic design • Photography Entry Requirements • Traditional 2D and 3D media. A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above (preferably including both English and maths) and/or a Level 1 Diploma Entry Requirements in a related subject. A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including IT’S A FACT both English and maths), preferably a Grade B in an Art/IT related subject and/or a Level 2 Diploma in a related The average annual income of those subject. You will develop skills on both PC and Apple working in the television, film, radio, Mac Suites, with industry standard software and the games, digital and visual effects (VFX) latest technology. sectors was £33,900, with the highest paid average found in VFX.

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Health and Social Care Extended Diploma ENRICHMENT Level 3 Duration: 2 Year NURSE Visits MIDWIFE Students will study 8 compulsory units: Stocks Hall Care Home, Thackeray • Developing effective communication in health Museum Leeds, Slavery Museum, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORKER and social care Liverpool Museum, Chester Zoo. PARAMEDIC • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care • Health, safety and security in health and social care PSYCHOLOGIST • Development through the life stages SOCIAL CARE Guest Speakers • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care • Sociology perspectives for health and social care Royal College of Nursing, • Personal and professional development in health The Challenge Group, and social care • Psychological perspectives for health and social care Gary Skyner – Inspirational Speaker. Plus a range of specialist units on topics. There will

be a period of compulsory work experience within this qualification. Work Experience

Previous work Placements include; Entry Requirements A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, (preferably Aintree Hospitals, Alder Hey Children’s including English and/or maths); or a First Diploma Hospital, Southport“ and Ormskirk NHS at a merit or distinction in a related subject or other Trust, Residential and Care Homes. appropriate Level 2 qualification.

You will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure Health and Social Care Extended Certificate and Barring Service (DBS). Level 2 Would you like to work as a nurse, midwife, social worker Duration: 1 Year or paramedic? Our Health and Social Care courses are WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY designed to provide a specialised work related qualification Students will study 11 units throughout the year which will in the caring sector. In 2014-15 we had 100% pass rate be a combination of both compulsory and optional units: on all of our Health and Social Care courses. • Social influences on health and well being CAREER IDEAS • Promoting health and well being ‘‘ Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young • The impact of nutrition on health and well being People’s Settings Certificate Level 1 • Creative and therapeutic activities in health GO FURTHER Duration: 1 Year and social care GO HIGHER • Assessment will be in the form of external assessed The units cover a range of care topics including: examination and internally assessed written assignments. Students who successfully complete the course • Understand the different services available in care are given support and guidance regarding potential Entry Requirements • Understand the principles and values of caring career opportunities and further study opportunities A minimum of 3 GCSE’s at Grade D. • Awareness of protection and safeguarding during the course and at our annual careers and • Introduction to communication progression fair. We have high success rates with • Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion students gaining university places to study different • Introductory awareness of health and safety OPEN DAYS aspects of nursing, midwifery and social work. If you • Introductory awareness of person – centred support successfully complete a Level 3 course you are eligible • Human growth and development Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. to apply for a Foundation Degree for example Children • Introduction to physical care of children and babies. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events and Young Persons (FdA) or Social Care (FdA) at West I like how interactive the classes are. I want for the latest dates. Functional skills in English, maths and IT will also Lancashire College subject to satisfactory interview, to go into teaching when I’m older and I think be studied as an integral part of the course. references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) I might use this style for when I’m teaching Clearance and an application through UCAS. in the future. LET’S TALK Entry Requirements Please visit www.ucas.com for more information. RACHAEL POTTS You must show through initial and diagnostic assessment Call us on 01695 52300 CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL that you have English and maths skills at Level 1. or tweet to @WLancsCollege HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2

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Landscape Maintenance Visits Landscape Construction Links with Royal Horticultural Society, prepare and plant hanging basket Grounds Maintenance and containers for display – sale a Amenity and Sportsturf Christmas fair and Easter fair, Chester HORTICULTURE Maintenance Zoo, New Kitchen Garden launching January 2016 with brand new facilities.

Horticulture Diploma Level 2 Work Experience If you would like to start a career in horticulture and develop Duration: 1 Year practical skills to help you gain employment, our horticulture Fir Tree Farm St Helens, Renovated

courses could be for you. You will study: local care home garden as part of • Introduction to amenity and decorative horticulture Care for Planted area/Prepare Soil Horticulture Diploma Level 1 • Landscape construction “ Duration: 1 Year • Industry and organisations and Organic Mulch units. • Sports turf You will study: • Horticultural machinery • Prepare ground for sowing or planting under supervision • Industrial experience (as part of the programme • Plant container grown subjects candidates complete a period of work experience). • Prepare soil and apply organic mulch • Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers Functional skills will also form an important part of your • Cultivate land by single digging or forking course with evidence generated from the units. • Apply fertilizer by hand to bare ground WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

• Determine soil pH with colour indicator test Entry Requirements kit under supervision A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above. • Plant flower bulbs for naturalization or bedding • Prepare and plant a hanging basket ‘‘ • Prepare and plant a container for display • Care for planted area • Prune hedges by hand • Sow seeds outdoors in drills by hand • Sow seeds indoors in containers CAREER IDEAS • Identify weeds • Identify annuals and herbaceous perennials GO FURTHER • Build or repair a dry stone wall. GO HIGHER

Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. On successful completion of Level 2 students may wish to progress to a BTEC Diploma Level 3 course. Students who successfully complete OPEN DAYS the course are given support and guidance regarding potential career opportunities and Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. further study opportunities during the course Check westlancs.ac.uk/events The course is brilliant. I’ve gained confidence and at our annual careers and progression fair. for the latest dates. and employability skills such as team building. Employment at a practical level in Landscape The support from the tutors and Learning Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Support Assistants is really good! LET’S TALK Grounds Maintenance, Amenity and Sportsturf Maintenance, Plant production. SEAN ATKINS Call us on 01695 52300 HORTICULTURE LEVEL 1 or tweet to @WLancsCollege WEST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

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GO FURTHER GO HIGHER HOSPITALITY CHEF DE PARTIE Students who successfully complete the course are JUNIOR SOUS CHEF given support and guidance regarding potential career COMMIS CHEF opportunities and further study opportunities during the AND CATERING course and at our annual careers and progression fairs. Any candidate achieving this qualification should be looking for employment as Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.

Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 Our food and hospitality courses give you the skills Duration: 1 Year to become a first class chef or manager and you will ENRICHMENT learn about all aspects of the industry. • Investigate the hospitality and catering industry • Food safety in catering Visits Professional Cookery Diploma Level 1 • Health and safety in catering Duration: 1 Year • Kitchen operations, cost and menu planning Football stadium, award-winning local • Applying work place skills butchers and fishmongers. Units of study include: • Prepare and cook soups • Investigate the hospitality and catering industry • Prepare and cook sauces • Food safety in catering • Prepare and cook vegetables Guest Speakers • Health and safety in catering • Prepare and cook rice dishes Author and Chef Tom Bridge, • Healthier food and special diets • Prepare and cook pasta dishes • Kitchen operations, cost and menu planning • Prepare and cook meat and offal Marco Pierre White’s Head Chef • Applying work place skills • Food and Drink Service. Matt Castelli. • Prepare and cook food by: steaming, poaching and boiling, stewing and braising, roasting and grilling Entry Requirements • Deep and shallow frying Students should have at least 3 GCSE Grade D Work Experience • Regeneration of pre-prepared food or above including English or maths or a Level 1 External Events – Youth Zone Launch. • Cold food preparation Diploma in Professional Cookery. • Food and drink service. Success Entry Requirements Professional Cookery Diploma Level 3 There are no formal entry requirements, a reasonable Duration: 1 Year Intercollege Competition Winners standard of English and maths is expected. 2014/15. Our training kitchens Subjects include: benefitted from £7k worth • Supervising food safety for catering • Gastronomy and food culture of IT equipment. • Sourcing produce for the professional kitchen OPEN DAYS • Advanced skills and techniques in producing vegetable Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. and vegetarian dishes Check westlancs.ac.uk/events • Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish, meat IT’S A FACT for the latest dates. and poultry dishes • Advanced skills and techniques in producing desserts, The hospitality and catering industry petit fours and baked decorative products. is a fast-paced, busy and vibrant sector employing over 2.5 million people across LET’S TALK Entry Requirements the UK. Call us on 01695 52300 Students should have a Level 2 Professional Cookery or tweet to @WLancsCollege qualification or equivalent.

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Visits COMPUTER TECHNICIAN Gadget Show “ Birmingham, Prague, INFORMATION NETWORK ENGINEER Bletchley Park. WEB DEVELOPER TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE ENGINEER

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

IT Extended Diploma Level 3 Are you interested in a career in the IT industry Duration: 2 Years or progressing to Higher Education? This programme ‘‘ is ideal for those students interested in a career • Principles of computer networks in Computing and IT industries. This could be • Computer systems as a Web Developer, Network Engineer, • Communication technologies Computer Technician or Software Engineering. • Organisational systems security • Multimedia design The programme will allow you to develop • Information systems the latest skills for employment including programming, • Customisation of web pages multimedia design, networking and web development • Computer games design. and take part in work placement opportunities. Entry Requirements Information and Creative Technology A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above Diploma Level 2 (including English and/or maths); or a First Diploma This course has prepared me well for Duration: 1 Year in a related subject; or equivalent qualifications. University, equipping me with the knowledge andunderstanding of the many programs that On this course you will study the IT Diploma Level 2 I will be using on my university course and in my plus functional skills in application of number and working life such as visual studios, Adobe Flash communication (at an appropriate level). and Adobe Dreamweaver. Being able to explore CAREER IDEAS so many different aspects of IT on this course Units include: and with advice from my course tutors I have • The online world GO FURTHER been able to develop a clear progression • Creating a digital portfolio GO HIGHER decision to become be a programmer. • Software development • Database development MAC LUAB IT EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 • Web development Students who successfully complete the course are OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE HIGH SCHOOL • Computing in the workplace. given support and guidance regarding potential career opportunities and further study opportunities during the Entry Requirements course and at our annual careers and progression fair. A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above. In 2014/15 100% of students progressed to employment OPEN DAYS or HE. These include a variety of careers such as Computer Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Technician, IT Technical Support Advisor, Network Engineer, Check westlancs.ac.uk/events Software Engineer, Web Developer, or progression for the latest dates. to a Foundation Degree at West Lancashire College, or an Honours Degree at University. LET’S TALK Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Law is a vital pivot in our lives; it shapes us and the society around us. It is a set of rules which are enforced through CAREER IDEAS a variety of methods. Much of the material that you will study in your first year as an undergraduate will be studied at a basic level, giving you a real advantage. GO FURTHER GO HIGHER Law (Applied) Level 3 BTEC Duration: 1 Year Students who have undertaken an 90 Units of study include: Credit Diploma in another subject may • Dispute solving in the legal system wish to study Applied Law in the second • Understanding law making year of their programme. • Aspects of legal liability • Unlawful homicide and police powers Students who have completed this joint BTEC • Aspects of property offences and police powers for 2 years can go to university and study I love the topics we cover on the law • Aspects of employment law degrees such as Law, Criminology, Business BTEC. I particularly enjoy studying Latin terminology, understanding how the house • Plus optional modules. or even combined degrees. of commons works and knowing about laws and how the severity of crimes alter them. In year 2, you will be directed towards undertaking a year of Public Services or Business Studies to enable ADAM FAIRHURST you to get the UCAS points required for university. APPLIED LAW BTEC LEVEL 3 ENRICHMENT ABRAHAM GUEST ACADEMY Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, (including Visits English & maths or a Level 2 Diploma/First Diploma/National Westminister, London, Law Courts, Certificate at Merit/Distinction level in a related subject. Prison Service.

Guest Speakers OPEN DAYS Including Lawyers and Universities. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates.

LET’S TALK Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 Year

LIGHT VEHICLE This course consists of four core units: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN • Diagnose and Rectify Light Vehicle Engine and Component Faults LIGHT VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC • Diagnose and Rectify Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults TECHNICIAN • Diagnose and Rectify Auxiliary Equipment Electrical Faults MOTOR VEHICLE RACE TECHNICIAN • Diagnose and Rectify transmission faults. Entry Requirements Students must hold Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 2 Are you interested in vehicles and how an engine works? Duration: 1 Year Our vehicle maintenance and repair course helps students CAREER IDEAS with a firm foundation of practical skills alongside the This course consists of eight core units plus one other unit: relevant technical knowledge of motor vehicles to enable • Contribute to workplace good housekeeping GO FURTHER them to progress in the industry. • Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health GO HIGHER and safety Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1 • Maintain positive working relationships After successful completion of the Level 3 students may Duration: 1 year • Carry out routine vehicle maintenance look at progression into employment or other work-based • Knowledge of tools and their uses training in the motor vehicle industry. Students who This course consists of eleven core units: • Remove and replace light vehicle engine units successfully complete the course are given support and • Working safely and effectively during light vehicle and components guidance regarding potential career opportunities and maintenance and repair • Remove and replace light vehicle auxiliary electrical further study opportunities. • Tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance units and components A certain level of manual dexterity will be required • Foundation skills for light vehicle maintenance and repair • Remove and replace light vehicle chassis units for these courses. • Operating principles of light vehicle spark ignition engine and components systems, components and operation • Remove and replace light vehicle transmission • Operating principles of light vehicle compression units and components. ignition engine systems, components and operation ENRICHMENT • Operating principles of light vehicle engine liquid Entry Requirements cooling and lubrication systems components Students must have a Level 1 qualification in Vehicle Visits and operation Maintenance or experience in the Motor Vehicle Trade. • Operating principles of light vehicle steering and Go Karting Centre, Toyota Manufacturing suspension systems components and maintenance Plant in Deeside, Euro Car Parts. • Operating principles of light vehicle braking systems components and maintenance • Routine vehicle maintenance processes and procedures Guest Speakers • Operating principles of light vehicle wheels and tyres Pipewerx, D1 Ultimate driving construction and maintenance • Operating principles of light vehicle electrical OPEN DAYS experience, AA, VOSA, Lancashire foundation skills Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Fire Service, along with tool and • Operating principles of light vehicle lighting Check westlancs.ac.uk/events product demonstrations from system maintenance. for the latest dates. Snap-On tools, Safety Control Entry Requirements Supplies, Halfords. A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above and/or completion of an entrance test. All our students take LET’S TALK a college screening test that will be used to find the Call us on 01695 52300 Work Experience most suitable level for you. or tweet to @WLancsCollege Vauxhall Motors.

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PATHWAYS TRAINEESHIPS FULL TIME This course will help students to gain knowledge and skills to choose the next step to a vocational course, Traineeship 16-18 “ PROGRAMMES or Apprenticeship Programme. The course will help students to improve their personal skills and employment prospects to progress to their future career choice.

This programme is for 16-18 year olds who are not ENRICHMENT in employment, education or training. We have start dates available throughout the year. WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Visits Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Programmes. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (as part of Duration: 1 year the Researching a Tourist destination Students will study: ‘‘ unit), Chester Zoo. • Vocational training within a chosen area • Employability Academy • Progression qualifications Employer/Community Links • Functional Skills British Heart Foundation, West Lancs • Drugs awareness • Tutorial. Recycling, YPS, Nye Bevan, Park Pool, Equestrian Centre, Engine Students will gain knowledge to choose the next step to a vocational course at college, training or employment. Rooms, Superdrug, Brookfield Park These programmes of study are ideal for those students Primary, The Twirlies (Birch Green who are unsure of their next steps. This programme could Computer Club), Woodland Animal be a first step into a Traineeship, Apprenticeship, future I really enjoyed the course. It’s a really good career or progression onto another subject area. course for people who want to progress Sanctuary, Queenscourts Hospice, further but are unsure as to what course The Grove, Pets at Home, The programme will allow students to explore their to take. The employability academy unit prepares you for employment as well strengths and develop skills that would be transferable Skelmersdale and Ormskirk Library, as further study. to other programmes of study, all delivered in a caring, Pemberton Pet Shop, Aughton Town supportive learning environment. Teamwork is a major EMMANUEL LOURENCO Green Primary School (After School part of the programme and students will undertake PATHWAYS ENTRY 3 – LEVEL 1 a work placement and community challenge project. Club), Care Afloat, Food Bank.

Qualifications gained: • Entry Level 3 Vocational Studies OPEN DAYS Guest Speakers • Level 1 Personal Social Development Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Choose Life (Ex-prisoners drug • Level 2 Work Skills. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events related role play talk), Fire Service – for the latest dates. Entry Requirements Bright Spark – Firework Safety, Students will be assessed during induction to find Manual Handling, Barclays Bank out which level a learner is suitable for. LET’S TALK (Money Skills Talk), Gary Skyner Call us on 01695 52300 (Inspirational Speaker). or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Dance (Performing Arts) Extended Diploma Level 3 ENRICHMENT Duration: 2 Years ACTOR Visits DANCER Throughout this course you will experience different dance styles including tap, jazz, contemporary and ballet as well UCAS Fair Compose Your Future, PERFORMING ARTS MUSICAL THEATRE as developing skills in choreography and dance Drama Schools, Storm2 Theatre

PERFORMER improvisation. You will take part in several performances throughout the year to paying audiences which integrate Drama Festival – Winners 2015.

AND DANCE TEACHER the units and provide a vocationally relevant experience. There is also an academic element to the course which Projects

involves researching, contextual studies and business. Working with Film Maker Jamie Shaw,

Entry Requirements Blaze Festival “ Zombie Film. A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English, previous experience of dance is essential. All applicants must also attend an audition where they will attend college for a full day of workshops. Applicants will also need to prepare a solo piece of their choice.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY CAREER IDEAS

GO FURTHER ‘‘ GO HIGHER Performing Arts Extended Diploma Level 3 Are you creative, ambitious and have a real passion for Duration: 2 Years This course is geared towards students progressing onto performing arts? Let Hope Theatre make your dreams HE courses and eventually to a career in the Performing come true, with one of our Performing Arts programmes. On this course, you will study the Level 3 Extended Diploma Arts industry. Performing Arts and Dance courses have Throughout the course you will learn various key areas in Performing Arts plus Functional Skills (at the appropriate 100% pass rates. Career progression could include: dancer, of Performing Arts, including performing scripted plays, level). Modules on this course will include: teaching or working in the entertainment industry. Many performing dance and musical theatre, as well as having • Different acting styles students will progress to university studying various aspects the opportunity to perform in various theatres across • Singing of Dance, Performance or Performing Arts. the country. • Performing in musical theatre • Dance There is also an academic element to the Productions 2014-15 Performing Arts Diploma Level 2 course which involves researching, contextual studies • A Midsummer Night’s Dream Duration: 1 Year and business. • Cabaret • Aladdin On this course you will study the BTEC Level 2 Diploma Entry Requirements • Macbeth in Performing Arts plus Functional Skills (at the appropriate A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including • Into the Woods level). Modules on this course will include: English, previous performing arts experience is preferable. • Dance Show. Studying Performing Arts at West Lancashire • Basic acting styles All applicants must also attend an audition where you will college was amazing! I have learnt so much • Singing attend college for a full day of workshops. Applicants will over the past two years and it boosted my • Performing in musical theatre also need to prepare a solo piece of your choice. confidence in performing. Spending five days • Dance. a week with so many talented people builds such a strong family bond and that’s what I’m Entry Requirements going to miss the most. This course really A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above. All applicants OPEN DAYS LET’S TALK prepared me for my degree at UCLan. must also attend an audition where you will attend college Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Call us on 01695 52300 HOLLY ALLEN for a full day of workshops. Applicants will also need to Check westlancs.ac.uk/events or tweet to @WLancsCollege PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 3 prepare a solo piece of your choice. for the latest dates. UP HOLLAND HIGH

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Companies such as Gypson, Ibstock.

100% PASS RATES Guest Speakers IN 2014/15 A number of industry speakers attend PLASTERING “ throughout the year.

Plastering Diploma Level 2 (solid) Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, with 2 million Duration: 1 Year people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. Once working in the industry there are many Areas covered include: WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY opportunities to develop skills and abilities to progress • Health, safety and welfare in construction in your career. • Principles of building construction, information and communication Plastering Diploma Level 1 • Apply plastering materials to interiors ‘‘ Duration: 1 Year • Fix dry lining and plasterboard to interiors • Lay sand and cement screeds Areas covered include: • Apply plastering materials to external backgrounds • Health, safety and welfare in construction • Produce reverse moulds to fibrous work • Principles of building construction, information • Cast and fix fibrous plaster work.

and communication • Prepare background surfaces and mix plastering materials A Dry Lining Diploma Level 2 option may also • Applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds be available. • Fixing sheet materials • Applying floating coats to wall Entry Requirements • Applying setting coats to walls. GCSE Grade D or above in English and maths and must have a recognised Level 1 qualification within the area. Entry Requirements I am being taught by experts in the industry. A recognised maths and English qualification is required. The facilities and the equipment are just like All successful candidates will be interviewed and selected I would expect to use in the industry. for the course. BRANDON EGAN PLASTERING LEVEL 2 CAREER IDEAS

GO FURTHER GO HIGHER OPEN DAYS Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Students who successfully complete the course are Check westlancs.ac.uk/events given support and guidance regarding potential career IT’S A FACT for the latest dates. opportunities and further study opportunities during the Currently 1,006 Plasterers are employed course and at our annual careers and progression fair. in the North West. LET’S TALK A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for these courses. Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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Visits PLUMBER Plumbing and Heating Exhibition –

SITE MANAGER Phex. FOREPERSON

PLUMBING SELF EMPLOYMENT Guest Speakers Huyton Plumbing & Heating, Dallium, Speed Fit, Salamander“ Pumps, Grundfos Pumps, Hoare Lea.

Plumbing Studies Level 3 Construction is the UK’s biggest industry, with 2 million Duration: 1 Year people already at work in more than 700 different types of jobs. Once working in the industry there are many The Certificate in Plumbing covers lots of subjects including: opportunities to develop skills and abilities to progress • Health and safety within the construction industry in your career. • Complex cold water systems WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY • Complex domestic hot water systems Plumbing Diploma Level 1 • Central heating systems (boilers and controls) Duration: 1 Year • Domestic gas supply (natural or LPG) • Plumbing studies practical task (gas) ‘‘ This course is ideal for those who wish to learn plumbing • Plumbing studies practical task (oil). skills, the course will also give students the opportunity to study generic areas such as health and safety and the Entry Requirements building process. Returning students must hold a Level 2 Plumbing qualification. You will study: • Health and safety within the construction industry • Installation • Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems CAREER IDEAS • Above ground drainage • Pipework (copper, plastic, low carbon steel) • Plumbing science. GO FURTHER GO HIGHER Entry Requirements A recognised maths and English qualification is required. Students who successfully complete the course are All successful candidates will be interviewed and selected given support and guidance regarding potential career for the course. opportunities and further study opportunities during the course and at our annual careers and progression fair. Students may wish to consider areas such as Labouring, Plumbing Studies Level 2 (City and Guilds) Plumbing Apprenticeship, Self Employment, Foreperson, Duration: 1 Year Plumbers merchants or Site management. You will study: • Health and safety within the construction industry A certain level of manual dexterity will be required for • Complex cold water systems these courses. Here at WLC you learn the skills you need • Domestic hot water systems for a job. The tutor knows what it is like to • Central heating systems (pipework only) work in the industry which makes learning • Electrical supply and earth continuity. OPEN DAYS more interesting. Entry Requirements Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. LEWIE MORRIS GCSE Grade C or above in English and maths; all successful Check westlancs.ac.uk/events PLUMBING LEVEL 3 candidates will be interviewed and selected for the course. for the latest dates. GLENBURN SPORTS COLLEGE

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FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES POLICE PUBLIC HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS LAW LEGAL SERVICES SERVICES ARMED SERVICES

Public Services Diploma Level 2 Are you interested in a career in Public Services, legal Duration: 1 Year profession or as a Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Customs and Revenue Officer, Prison Officer or are you set for a career The Level 2 Public Services course is a dynamic course in the Armed Forces? Why not take your first step with for students who want a career in public services, the legal a Public Services course. profession, outdoor activities or fitness training. Students will discover what public service careers and jobs there are. Public Services Level 1 The course helps you to develop skills relevant to seeking Duration: 1 Year employment in a range of public service organisations, outdoor activities, law or fitness training. The Level 1 course covers a variety of subjects including: • Searching for a job You will study: • Conduct at work • The role and work of the public services • Wellbeing and fitness for public service • Working skills in the public services • Public service careers • Society, citizenship and the public services • Improving health and fitness for entry into the uniformed • Crime and its effects on society and individuals public service • Working skills in the public services • Personal skills for the public service • Employment in the public services • Practical teamwork in the public service • Improving health and fitness for entry to public services • Map reading using ordinance survey maps • Crime and its effects on society and individuals

• Public service incidents • Sport and recreation in the public services • Public services: Assisting the public • Land navigation by map and compass • Developing personal skills for leadership

• Communication technology and the public services. • Investigating rights and responsibilities at work • Self-management skills Entry Requirements • Working as a volunteer “ A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above. • Introduction to expedition skills.

Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements, but a reasonable standard of English and maths is expected.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY IT’S A FACT Tutors make the lessons fun and interesting! I would advise pupils in school to take their career goal into consideration when choosing their college 100% pass rate for the Extended Diploma course, this course is great for my future career. in Public Services in 2015. ‘‘ ADAM CHAPMAN, PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 ST PETER’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 80 “ FULL-TIME COURSE GUIDE 2016 81

Public Services Diploma/Extended Diploma CAREER IDEAS Level 3 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Duration: 2 Years GO FURTHER GO HIGHER Students will study mandatory units and a range of optional units. ‘‘ Students who successfully complete the course are Mandatory Units: given support and guidance regarding potential career • Government, Policies and the Public Services opportunities and further study opportunities during the • Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services course and at our annual careers and progression fair. • Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services This course is ideal for students looking for a career • Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services. in Public Services, for example, HM Revenue and Customs, the Police, Fire and Rescue Services or Armed Services,

Plus Optional Units chosen from: Paramedics, outdoor activity instructors, physical training • Fitness testing and training for the uniformed instructors or professions in law and legal services.

public services • International institutions and human rights Additionally students may wish to progress to Higher The tutors on the course are friendly and • Understand the impact of war, conflict and terrorism welcoming. I was familiar with college staff Education in areas such“ as criminology, management on public services of outdoor activities, leadership and management at WLC as I attended a taster day when I was • Outdoor and adventurous expeditions in fire studies or public services management. in school. I couldn’t wait to start a course at • Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities college that leads to my dream career. • Crime and its effects on society JOE HARRIS • Responding to emergency service incidents PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 • Planning and management of major incidents OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL • Career planning for the public services • Behaviour in public sector employment • Custodial care services WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ENRICHMENT • Aspects of the legal system and law making process • Current and media affairs in public services • Land navigation by map and compass Visits • Employment in the uniformed public services. ‘‘ Public organisations centres such,

Entry Requirements Fire and Rescue Services; Outdoor A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above Activity Centres including RAF Aintree, (preferably including English and/or maths); Fire and Rescue Centre, and major or a First Diploma in a related subject at a merit or distinction; or equivalent qualifications. incident activity days. Visits to 4 Universities including UCLan.

Guest Speakers Guest speakers by public service organisations, Henry Olonga

OPEN DAYS I love college! I have met so many new friends. International Cricketer. Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. I came here on a taster day and I’ve wanted Check westlancs.ac.uk/events to come back ever since! Choose the college Work Experience for the latest dates. that has the right course to help you achieve your career, not the one all your friends are Real life experience in the Police going to. LET’S TALK Cadetship held weekly at the ESTELLE MADDEN Skelmersdale Campus, 25km search Call us on 01695 52300 PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 or tweet to @WLancsCollege UP HOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL and rescue operations.

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CRIMINOLOGIST FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST ENGINEER MEDICAL PROFESSIONS RESEARCHER BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST SCIENCE (APPLIED) PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE

These courses are for those interested in progressing to university or as a step to working in the science CAREER IDEAS industry. They are ideal for those aiming to build careers in criminal investigation, forensic science or psychology, GO FURTHER or for those aiming to work as a laboratory technician GO HIGHER or in the science sector.

This course has very high levels of progression to university Science (Applied) to study forensic science, psychology, forensic psychology, Extended Diploma Level 3 criminal investigation, criminology and policing degrees. Duration: 2 Years Students who successfully complete the course are given support and guidance regarding potential career You will study a variety of units including: opportunities and further study opportunities during the • Working in the science industry course and at our annual careers and progression fair. • Scientific practical techniques • Perceptions of science • Physiology of human reproduction and regulation • Chemical laboratory techniques ENRICHMENT • Physiology of human body systems • Genetic and genetic engineering. Visits

Entry Requirements Skills North West, Local Universities. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English, maths and science); Guest Speakers or a First Diploma Level 2 at a merit or distinction in a related subject; or equivalent qualifications. University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, Science is Cool seminar.

Projects/Work Experience OPEN DAYS Crime Scenes at Careers Fairs and Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. Check westlancs.ac.uk/events School Pupil Master Classes. for the latest dates.

LET’S TALK Call us on 01695 52300 or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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CAREER IDEAS PE TEACHER SPORTS PYSIOTHERAPIST GO FURTHER SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST GO HIGHER

SPORTS SCIENTIST These include: Sports Physiotherapist, PE Teacher,

PERSONAL TRAINER Sports Psychologist; Sports Nutritionist; Sports Scientist; Strength and Conditioning Coach; Fitness Instructor COACH SPORT “ or Coach and Sports Therapist. If you successfully complete a Level 3 course you are eligible to apply for a place on the Foundation Degree Sports and Exercise Therapies (FdSc) or Sports Coaching Science (FdSc) at West Lancashire College (subject to satisfactory interview, references, State of the art facilities, including a £70k rehabilitation Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) room/sports science laboratory, makes this college Clearance and an application through UCAS). unique within the North West. Please visit www.ucas.com for more information. Sport Level 2 WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Duration: 1 Year ENRICHMENT With a combination of both practical and theoretical learning this course prepares students ready for employment and ‘‘ the knowledge required to progress to Level 3. Visits Mount Snowden, Awesome Walls, The course covers: • Health and exercise studies Formby Beach, Ormskirk Tennis Club, • Planning and preparing for personal exercise St Georges Park, Sports Direct Aintree. • Instructing exercise • Sports coaching. Guest Speakers Entry Requirements A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D and/or relevant Henry Olonga International Cricketer, Level 1 qualifiation. Rugby Coaches, Handball Coaches, Women’s Football Coaches. Sports Science Diploma/ Extended Diploma Level 3 Work Experience Duration: 2 Years International Fitness Show in On this course you will study the Sports Science Extended Having the option to choose a pathway meant Blackpool, Southport Rugby Club, Diploma Level 3, plus Functional Skills in Communication, that I could specialise in Sports Science. IT and Application of Number (at the appropriate level). Skills North West, Coaching sessions The modules are designed around careers

in sports science. The staff support you at local Primary Schools. Units Include: beyond your course by helping you apply • Anatomy for sport and exercise to university or secure employment. • Sport and exercise psychology • Sports biomechanics ALANNAH MCDONALD IT’S A FACT • Analysis of sports performance SPORTS BTEC LEVEL 3 • Research methods. ACADEMY Currently 3,684 Physiotherapists are employed in the region. This career Entry Requirements A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, (including has grown by 6% over the last 2 years, English, maths, physical education and science); LET’S TALK and is expected to grow by 2% over or a First Diploma in a related subject at a merit Call us on 01695 52300 the next 4 years. or distinction; or equivalent qualifications. or tweet to @WLancsCollege

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EVENT MANAGER TRAVEL CONSULTANT CAREER IDEAS HOTEL MANAGEMENT TOUR OPERATOR GO FURTHER OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVE GO HIGHER TRAVEL and CABIN CREW On completion of the Extended Diploma Level 3, TOURIST INFORMATION students could progress onto a Foundation Degree ASSISTANT in Tourism and Hospitality Management (FdA) TOURISM at West Lancashire College or onto a relevant degree at a Higher Education institute. Potential careers include: Travel Consultant, Tour Operator, Overseas Representatives, Cabin Crew, Tourist Information Centre. Travel and Tourism Extended Diploma Level 3 Over 2 million people are employed in Travel and Tourism in Duration: 2 Years the UK. If you are self- confident and have an outgoing nature then a Travel and Tourism course at West Lancashire College Throughout the course you will develop a range of skills and ENRICHMENT could be for you. techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. Visits Travel and Tourism Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 2 You will cover a variety of modules such as: Paris, Belfast, Thomas Cook training Duration: 1 Year • Working in the Travel and Tourism Industry facility in Woodford, Liverpool John • The Business of Travel and Tourism Lennon Airport, Formby Point, This programme of study has been designed to provide • Marketing Travel and Tourism Products and Services students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue • Tourist Destinations Alton Towers, Chester Zoo, a career within the travel and tourism industry. The programme • Customer Services in Travel and Tourism. Hilton Hotel, Titanic Hotel, of study includes a number of qualifications ranging from a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism through You will also be given the opportunity to gain additional Formby Hall Golf and Spa. to NCFE level 2 cabin crew. These include: qualifications such as:

• BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism • Air Cabin Crew Course Guest Speakers • NCFE Level 2 Cabin Crew. • Overseas Representative • Event Planning Myraid Travel, Easyjet, P&O Cruises,

Students will also have the opportunity to complete • Tourism functional skills – English, maths, ICT. Stuart Campbell – Deputy Transport a personal presentation unit and various enrichment activities designed to enhance their time at West Entry Requirements Director for the Olympics. Lancashire College and further develop their knowledge A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (preferably “ and understanding of the aviation and cabin crew industry. including English and/or maths); or a First Diploma in a related subject at merit level or equivalent qualifications. Entry Requirements A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade D or above and/or related Level 1 qualification. OPEN DAYS Visit one of our Open Days to find out more. WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY Check westlancs.ac.uk/events for the latest dates. The mock air cabin is awesome. I really enjoy how much more IT’S A FACT responsibility and interaction is given from the tutors. As there isn’t anyone from my school on my course I’ve made so many Tourism provides 3.1 million jobs. ‘‘new friends. That’s 1 in 10 of all jobs. LET’S TALK GABRIELLE EMMETT Call us on 01695 52300 TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 3 or tweet to @WLancsCollege BURSCOUGH PRIORY SCIENCE COLLEGE

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