2021-2022 A Guide for School Leavers OPEN DAYS OPEN DAYS
We are currently planning for our October and November We hold Open Days throughout the year so Open Days to be hosted virtually. Information about how you can come and see what we do for yourself! to join our Virtual Open Days can be found at www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days Whether you are able to visit our City, Hillsborough, VIRTUAL OPEN DAY VIRTUAL OPEN DAY Olive Grove or Peaks Campus, or attend a Virtual Open Day, you will have the opportunity to: Wednesday Thursday meet our tutors and discuss find out more about student what our study programmes support and how to travel to st th involve our campuses 21 19 see our fantastic teaching enjoy interactive taster October 2020 November 2020 facilities and where you’ll be sessions and look at spending your spare time on examples of work you’ll campus, including our coffee be doing on your study shops, refectories, Revive programme We will update our website throughout the year to confirm Beauty Salon and The Silver how and when we will be delivering our Open Days in 2021. Plate Restaurant get the chance to look Please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days for more information. at our sports teams and speak to our Careers Team enrichment offer, and the about your interests, ambitions clubs and societies we have Tuesday Monday and what career path to for you to join 26th 8th follow to achieve them January 2021 March 2021
From 4pm – 7pm Head to www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days to find out more All information is available at our Virtual Open Days. information. Please note: How and when we deliver our Open Days in 2021 may change. Please continue to check www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days for the most up-to-date information or to book your place. Welcome 02 – 03 Join us 04 – 05 Student Experience 06 – 09 Teaching 10 – 11 English and Maths 12 – 13 Getting you ready for work 14 – 15 Gaining career experience 16 – 17 Employer Skills Academies 18 – 19 Students’ Union 20 – 21 The Silver Plate Restaurant 22 – 23 Revive Hair and Beauty Salon 24 – 25 Sport 26 – 27 SHAPE Your FUTURE 28 UNIHEADS 29 Clubs, trips and societies 30 – 31 Student support 32 – 37 Transport 38 – 39 What can I study? 40 – 45
CONTENTS Careers index 46 – 53 Course contents 57 – 139 A Levels at The Sheffield Sixth Form 140 – 143 Apprenticeships 144 – 145 Inclusion 146 – 149 How to apply 150 – 151 Entry requirements 152 – 163 A Guide for School Leavers 2021/2022 www.sheffcol.ac.uk
WELCOME
Are you thinking about leaving school and looking forward to a fresh start and making new friends?
College life is different to school – you We provide independent careers can specialise in one subject or several, information, advice and guidance to help depending on the courses you choose, you achieve your goals as well as a wide and you get opportunities to be involved range of enrichment activities. in so much more. Employers support us by providing We offer a fantastic range of vocational work-related talks, projects and and academic courses to help you experiences that will help you develop go further in education, training and the employability skills and confidence employment, and your long-term career. to go further in your career. You will start at the qualification level The majority of our students go on to that is best for you with the opportunity a wide range of destinations including to progress to the next level. Apprenticeships, further training, Our students learn in multi-million employment and university. pound facilities at four main campuses We are proud of our vibrant student across the city, all easily accessible by community and look forward to public transport. welcoming you!
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JOIN US
At The Sheffield College you have an unrivalled choice of study programmes and A Levels to choose from.
Alternatively, you may prefer to gain To give you every opportunity to succeed, experience and new skills on-the-job your study will include masterclasses by whilst earning a wage with an professionals, visits to the workplace, Apprenticeship. We offer exactly the industry placements, mentoring, careers right option to help you go further; not advice, projects set by employers, and only in the first instance but also as you opportunities to exhibit work and make grow, develop and progress. presentations. Our study programmes, A Levels and With us, you’ll be able to join sports Apprenticeships focus on your personal teams, societies and clubs, enjoy days and academic development, as well as out and trips away, and take advantage your progression to help you achieve of our fantastic fitness, beauty and your career goals as we work with you catering facilities. throughout your journey. All of this comes from within a college Our key focus is ensuring your career that sits at the heart of a vibrant city success by creating opportunities and alongside two of the UK’s largest experiences so that you gain the skills universities. employers find the most valuable. By We look forward to welcoming you. the time you leave us, we want you to feel confident applying for university or employment, and to help you stand out in your career.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Joining The Sheffield College is about far more than studying for a qualification. Your technical/ Career academic qualification experience
It’s about your whole experience with us Universities and employers will want as we support your progression through to see evidence of your employability your qualifications to your career goal. skills, your personal development and From the minute you walk through the career experience, English and maths door, the experience and the environment qualifications, and study skills. Your student that we create is focused on maximising experience at The Sheffield College Student Employability your potential. It’s about preparing and will ensure that you are equipped with support motivating you for a fresh and focused everything you need to be successful. skills career pathway. Joining us is one of the first steps you We will help you to go further by take towards the world of work. Because of that, we ensure that your experience is YOU equipping you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to successfully apply for designed specifically around your needs jobs, Apprenticeship vacancies and and what employers are looking for. university level study. SHAPE English, maths Your and study skills FUTURE support
6 7 CAMPUSES CITY Granville Road, S2 2RL
You can find our City Campus just a ten minute walk from the city centre, five minutes from the train station, and get to us easily by tram, bus and bicycle!
Bakery Revive Hair and Beauty Salon Children’s nursery Science labs Construction workshops Sports hall Dental labs The Sheffield Sixth Form Digital classrooms The Silver Plate Restaurant Early years sensory rooms Training kitchens Hospital ward Learning Resource Centre
If you require childcare, our on-site nursery is available to students. Please contact [email protected] for more information. HILLSBOROUGH Livesey Street, S6 2ET
Our Hillsborough Campus, in the north of the city, is our creative hub; with art and design, photography, performing arts, media production and music all based there. Hillsborough also offers animal care, business, health and social care, land-based studies, public services and sport.
3D, fine art & print On-site nursery workshops Photography studios 3G sports pitch Science labs Automated glasshouses Sports hall Fitness suites Sprung floor dance studios Floristry studios Theatre TV studio & control Learning Resource Centre room Mac suites Veterinary suites Music rehearsal & recording studios
PEAKS Waterthorpe Greenway, S20 8LY
The Sheffield College’s Peaks Campus in the south-east of the city has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Loft canteen and social area provides a fantastic place to meet with friends, whilst the Attic provides a vast learning space and climbing wall.
Classrooms The Loft canteen Climbing wall Social area (including pool tables and table tennis Learning Resource Centre tables) Science labs The Attic learning space
Peaks Campus also has excellent transport links with a tram stop right outside, and regular trams to and from the city centre. Peaks offers study programmes including health and social care, games design and public services, and has a close-knit community feel. OLIVE GROVE Olive Grove Road, S2 3GE
Olive Grove is The Sheffield College’s home of electrical installation, engineering, gas fitting, motor vehicle and plumbing, and is just a five minute walk down the road from our City Campus.
3D printer Manufacturing engineering Body and paint respray Motor vehicle workshops studio Plumbing and gas fitting CAD machinery Tyre fitting machines Car ramps Wheel balancing machines Electrical engineering Virtual welding suite Electrical installation To plan your route to our campuses via public transport, please visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com and click on the ‘Journey Planner’. For more information about travel, see page 38 of our guide. A Guide for School Leavers 2021/2022 www.sheffcol.ac.uk
WHAT’S INCLUDED? SHAPE Your FUTURE
Brand-new for 2020/21, we are Employability skills providing a new range of activities and learning opportunities designed to Employability skills are also known help you progress towards your career. as key skills, which should give you Your qualification an indication of how important they These will focus on the topics of: are. They are the personal skills that When you enrol to study with us, you – Staying safe everyone requires if they want to be are signing up for a technical (study – Health and well-being successful in employment, including: programme) or academic (A Level) – Active citizenship – time-management English and maths qualification, or an Apprenticeship. – Progression & careers – problem solving You can find them listed at the back – Equality matters Apprenticeship applications, university of this guide. – communication See page 28 for more information. applications and job applications; – working as a team You’ll spend your time working with all of these applications will ask – initiative us to achieve this qualification before you to prove that you have English progressing to the next qualification, and maths qualifications to a good During lessons, career fairs and by university level study or employment. standard before considering you. Student support gaining career experience, we will develop your employability skills by Why are they so important? Well, it’s explaining how you can demonstrate We want you to know that you can because they are unavoidable. You'll them in interviews and applications, always ask us for help with anything to need English and maths skills for Career experience and in your working life. everyday life, not just work. do with your qualification, progression and general well-being. Throughout Our Careers Team can also support We will help you to gain these Gaining experience in relevant your study, we will monitor, enhance you with other tips and advice qualifications alongside your course industries to your qualification is and support your learning through for interviews and completing if you need to improve them to the something that all employers expect tutorials. applications. required level. to see on all job applications, but it During your tutorials we will be able See page 12 for more details. can be difficult to gain. to talk to you about any concerns that Your placement will be linked to you have, update you on progression your study programme and interests, and employment opportunities, and and we will support you through support you with filling in applications the process by providing regular for future courses, universities or jobs. feedback and training to ensure you You will also be able to access expert stand out to employers. support from our Careers Team during See page 16 for more details. your studies. See page 32 for more details.
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TEACHING
Insight, knowledge, passion and commitment. Real industry experts.
Our excellent teaching staff have worked, you qualify, what problems you might or are still working, in the industry that experience and how to overcome them. you are trying to discover. It also means they can introduce you to They are all about you. It’s their job to some great contacts in the industry and support you on your career path from arrange some unrivalled behind-the-scenes start to finish. They go further to help trips to the workplace. you go further. This experience is invaluable to your Because they have worked in the industry progression and their passion for the you want to get into, our Tutors share industry gives you a fantastic advantage their knowledge and experiences with when it comes to applying for a job. you, including what to expect when
“Before teaching I worked for Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage. Now I love passing on my skills and knowledge to the next generation of chefs.”
Joe Hunt Catering Tutor
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Young adults seeking ENGLISH AND MATHS work are 50% more likely to succeed if 50% they hold GCSEs MORE LIKELY
To be successful in your career, many employers will require a minimum grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths.
These qualifications are essential for Classes will focus on promoting English Lessons are engaging and your Tutors will Your success in English and maths is at the your future progression, whether onto a and maths skills so that they will come pass on their enthusiasm and passions heart of everything we do at The Sheffield higher-level study programme, university, naturally to you when studying, working for their subjects, ensuring you have the College, and crucial to everything you will an Apprenticeship or into employment. or applying for new opportunities. If you chance to achieve your personal best do when you progress into work or further If you don’t already have a grade 4 in are committed to going further, your through the negotiation of meaningful learning. We look forward to helping you these vital subjects when you join us, English and maths skills are essential. and stretching individual learning targets achieve this. English and maths will form an essential Not only will you be developing these and personalised feedback, as well as part of your studies whatever subject skills, you will also be developing your offering: you’re studying. At the beginning of the communication and employability skills year your prior GCSE grades will be used to make you stand out further. Tutors will catch-up sessions run by English and to enrol you onto the appropriate class. work closely with you to make sure that maths specialists you make progress. We hope that you will enjoy studying these subjects with us. masterclasses on key areas of the syllabus access to Google Classrooms and other high-quality online resources revision sessions during term-time and during the holidays one-to-one support
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GETTING YOU READY FOR WORK
We work closely with employers across Sheffield and the region to make sure the skills you develop are the exact skills and industry-specific knowledge that will help you shine throughout your career.
We create opportunities for you to: Just to give you an idea, this year our students have had the opportunity to work with the following companies: work on live projects take part in masterclasses ARM Premier Inn visit employers at their place of work City Taxis Sheffield Children's Hospital undertake industry placements NHS Foundation Trust Department for Education and much more Sheffield International Venues Drop Dead Clothing Sheffield Sports Stadiums Ecco Theatre Arts Sheffield United Football Club Galliford Try Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Heeley City Farm SUMO Digital JE James Universal Office Products MAG Orthotics Ltd Vets For Pets Mercure Hotel Playmania
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GAINING CAREER EXPERIENCE
To help you gain the career experience that you need to go further, we support you to build and develop key employability skills, confidence and your CV to make sure you’re ready for work. “I really enjoyed the experience of working with a professional company for a live assignment. I was You will work closely with our Work- Enrichment activities provided with a fantastic insight into professional related Activity Team who will support you Doing the things that you enjoy outside design practice, which has dramatically enhanced to participate in one or more of the below of college will develop skills such as my studies.” activities: commitment, good citizenship, initiative, leadership and team spirit. We fit these Jonah Jerrison-Carter Industry placements activities into your timetable to give Graphic design student Industry placements give you an exciting you the best chance to continue opportunity to put your learning into your development. practice, develop your technical skills and gain unrivalled experience. Your Preparing for self-employment placement will be closely linked to a job Fancy yourself as an entrepreneur or role that matches your study programme future business owner? Our Sheffield and career aspirations. Chamber of Commerce Business and Enterprise Academy will teach you more Industry tasters about risk-taking, finances, planning, Industry tasters are an introduction to the media and marketing. Giving you the workplace and allow you to experience opportunity to be bold and creative, what it is like to do a certain job by enterprise will be a great choice of working alongside, and be supervised enrichment activity. by, staff who are already doing it. Tasters may be a project that you work on with an external employer.
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EMPLOYER SKILLS ACADEMIES
Our Employer Skills Academies will give you exclusive opportunities to work with some of the best local and regional employers.
Each academy has its own interactive By joining one of our academies, you will classrooms or spaces within the college get exclusive opportunities within that that are branded by the employer business to: sponsor – creating a professional business environment. explore all aspects of the business
WANdisco listen to specialist speakers Sheffield Chamber of Commerce go on workplace visits Millgate undertake industry placements Sheffield Sharks work on special projects PJ Taste be part of masterclasses Greene King gain references for your CV MSK Kryolan Discovery STEM Education Liberty Speciality Steels NextGen UNIHEADS KIER Construction
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STUDENTS’ UNION
Your Students’ Union gives you the chance to influence Led by a student-elected President and working to defeat the discrimination and input on the shape of The Sheffield College of now, supported by fourteen other part-time and stigma attached to mental health voluntary executive officers, your SU hosts discussing lowering the voting age and in the future. events, campaigns and stalls to raise to 16 with MPs It provides you with a voice and a platform for change, awareness of issues which are important to you. These have included things like: running a voter registration drive to a chance to express your views, and the opportunity ensure students had the right to vote in to make a real impact on community, local, national the 2017 General Election, helping over and educational matters. 200 students to register introducing clubs and societies for all students becoming the first FE college to have a Camerados living room to combat loneliness discussing English and Maths GCSE resits with the national media working with the college’s marketing team to promote key topics such as mental health, sustainability and going green
“I’m delighted to have been able to support LGBTQ+ students at The Sheffield College and empower them to create the spaces they want and need. We need to do more for our LGBTQ+ young people, our disabled young people and our young people of colour.”
Yosh Kosminksy Former student
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THE SILVER PLATE RESTAURANT
SAMPLE MENU Each week, our nationally-acclaimed restaurant opens its doors to the public for lunch and evening Starters meals, gourmet nights and tasting menus. Mixed game terrine, apple chutney Sautéed mushrooms on brioche Serving exquisite, varied and locally The Silver Plate Restaurant holds with poached egg sourced food, our catering, hospitality a prestigious AA College Rosette Highly Soup of the day and aviation students are the heartbeat Commended award, and our students of The Silver Plate and work under the working in the restaurant have also supervision of our expert staff – some of won numerous awards, including Young Mains whom are Master Chefs of Great Britain! Restaurant Team of the Year and Young Pan-fried cod, curried mussels, It’s the students who are in the kitchens Master Chef of the Year. Bombay potatoes cooking exciting, high-quality and If you’re interested in studying catering Braised lamb shoulder, celeriac mash, seasonal dishes, and who are providing and hospitality, we feel confident in red wine jus exceptional silver service, managing saying there’s no better place to do it Maple-glazed tofu, bok choy front-of-house and running the bar. than The Silver Plate Restaurant and & soba noodles Each service is an experience that helps The Sheffield College. served with seasonal vegetables our students prepare for successful Make sure you pop in and take a look careers in the industry, developing when you visit one of our Open Days. confidence, communication and working Desserts to customer expectations. Vanilla panna cotta with Thomlinson’s new season forced rhubarb & brandy snap The Silver Plate Restaurant has links with a range of top industry chefs who are past Chocolate & clementine mousse students of The Sheffield College. They Panettone bread & butter pudding include Rupert Rowley, former Head Chef with sauce anglaise of Michelin starred restaurant Fischer’s at Baslow, and Tom Lawson of AA Rosette restaurant, Rafters.
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REVIVE HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON
Whether you’re a budding hair stylist, beauty therapist, beautician or make-up artist, hair and beauty study programmes and Apprenticeships at The Sheffield College give you the opportunity to learn your trade in our hair and beauty salon, Revive. HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY
Sample treatments AM PM
Revive is a public salon and operates Monday Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Lash, Brow and Tanning just as all other hair and beauty salons Colour Services, Lash, Brow with paying customers do. and Tanning Hair and beauty students are an Tuesday Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Advanced Colour and Cutting Colour Services Services, Advanced Facials, Full integral part of the team at Revive with Body Massage and Pamper responsibilities to represent and promote Package the salon, keep the salon stocked, look after customers and perform treatments Wednesday Advanced Cutting Services, Advanced Cutting and Colour, – exactly as you will when you enter the Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, world of work. Eye Treatments and Facial Eye Treatments and Facial
Thursday Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Advanced Cutting and Colour Colour Services, Lash, Brow Services, Advanced Facials, Full and Tanning Body Massage and Pamper Packages
Friday Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour Services, Manicure, Colour Services, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eye Treatments Pedicure, Waxing, Eye Treatments and Facial and Facial
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SPORT
Sport lies deep in the roots of Sheffield and its people. We take an enormous amount of pride in the city’s rich sporting heritage.
At The Sheffield College you will have athletics the chance to be part of our sports teams badminton and continue the city’s sporting legacy on our floodlit 3G all-weather pitches at basketball Hillsborough, in our fully equipped fitness cricket suites, sports halls and dance studios. football You don’t need to be enrolled on a sport study programme to get involved, any futsal of our students can join our teams which table tennis include: It’s up to you how seriously you want You will also be coached to compete in to take it. the Association of Colleges regional and If you’re a serious competitor, our teams national competitions. give you the opportunity to represent the If you’d rather just get involved for college and compete and develop your a bit of fun and to keep fit as part of skills at a national level. your enrichment, we have activities for Our Basketball Academy play in the you too! You’ll also have access to our invitation-only Academy Basketball fitness suites and sports halls which you League (ABL) because of their continued can book for your own activities. success. Joining The Sheffield College Our sports activators will also be Basketball Academy and studying our hosting activities at different campuses Level 3 Sport Basketball Elite Performance throughout the year from tennis, indoor Route will give you the chance to train cricket and 5-a-side football. with professional coaches at the college If you love sport, this is the place to be. and play in this top league.
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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE UNIHEADS
Brand-new for 2020/21, all students will access and attend a new Also new for 2020/21, UNIHEADS provides all students at range of activities and learning opportunities designed to help you The Sheffield College with access to proactive online mental progress towards your career. health & well-being training.
These will focus on the topics of: You will also be able to join our clubs By accessing the platform, you will We’ve also teamed up with UNIHEADS and societies (see more on page 30), develop your understanding, skills and to launch a Mental Health and Well- participate in campaigns and coping mechanisms to help you to: being Employer Skills Academy, to offer Staying safe competitions, engage with numerous students experience within the health Health and well-being external organisations, become a understand mental health and key technology industry and opportunities Student Representative, and be to contribute to regional and national Active citizenship influences for students involved with our Students’ Union. projects in this field. Progression & careers learn strategies to maintain good mental health Equality matters build resilience and develop emotional fitness identify the warning signs of poor mental health look out for and support for your friends identify and access support from college student services and our wider welfare partners
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CLUBS, TRIPS AND SOCIETIES
We go further to ensure that you get the best learning There’s a club and society for almost Here’s a list of a few below: and cultural experiences possible to enhance your everything, from chess through to our media society – perfect for pursuing Arts club time with us. Recently, we’ve taken students to New hobbies new and old, and meeting like- York, Beijing, London, Berlin, Morocco, Iceland, Bruges, minded people who share your passions. Athletics behind the scenes at East Midlands Airport, Whitby Remember, if we don’t have what you’re Badminton and even Florence in Italy. looking for, we’ll help you to set up your own! Book club Chess Dance club Enterprise Fitness classes Football LGBTQ Media society Netball Students’ Union Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Volunteering
Embrace it! Go on a number of trips, join clubs and try new activities that can enhance your time at college.
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STUDENT SUPPORT ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT FUNDING TEAM
To make sure you don’t have to worry money added to your college account for about money whilst your studying, free college meals our Admissions and Student Funding course-related costs Team can support you with advice and applications for our Student Support Fund course fees which includes: travel passes for students and Apprentices aged 16-18 South Yorkshire SUPPORT AND SAFEGUARDING childcare costs They can also support you with:
We want your college experience to Our Safeguarding Team will support you application queries and updates be as enjoyable and as safe as possible. with any issues that you’re having that funding for courses (e.g. 19+ Advanced To make sure you can spend your time make you feel at risk, either at college or Learner Loan) focusing on your studies, we offer the at home. They work with lots of amazing following support throughout the year to agencies who can help you with: all students: being/becoming homeless in-class support domestic abuse childcare exploitation support with exams online safety support with a learning or physical disability mental health and well-being online counselling
Please tell us of any support needs during the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub the admissions process so we can ensure support is in place as soon as possible.
Please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/student-support To find out more, please email [email protected] for more information about support. or visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/financial-support
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STUDENT CENTRAL CAREERS TEAM
The Student Central Team will be travel support and planning The decisions you make about your finding out about education, employment available on campus and can provide printing college ID cards education during your study are really and training options information, advice and guidance (IAG) important for your future career. on the following things: student updates and payments for Student university and UCAS Support Fund applications, trips, exam, Our Careers Team will support you developing employability skills fees and DBS checks with impartial information, advice and guidance so that you have all the completing application forms and CVs providing proof of student status letters information you need to make the right preparing for interviews collecting your NUS card decision for you. You can book personal careers guidance creating a positive online presence appointments at any time, or join small finding jobs and volunteering group workshops and themed drop-in opportunities clinics throughout the year. They cover things like:
Visit them at our City and Hillsborough Campuses, or contact them on [email protected] Contact our Careers Team by emailing [email protected]
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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE STUDENT DISCOUNT
Looking for a wide variety of digital and books We work closely with the National Union NUS Totum Card discount includes: print resources to support you on your of Students which means you can buy digital equipment programme? a NUS Totum card (powered by NUS 10% off at Co-op supermarkets The Learning Resource Centres (LRC) at journals Extra) for only £14.99 for 12 months. This card offers fantastic discounts at hundreds each of our four main campuses can help online Discovery Service 10% off at ASOS provide you with: of shops, restaurants and cinemas across study support the city and online. 25% off Odeon cinema student priced tickets study skills workshops (notetaking, Up to 40% off at Las Iguanas referencing, research and more) Buy your card online or from the SU president! 42,000 international discounts
You will be introduced to the LRC during your induction week and will find them a really helpful service throughout your time with us. We recommend seeing them sooner rather than later!
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TRANSPORT
We're really easy to get to! Travel Passes
No matter which of our campuses you’re Students (including Apprentices) of trying to reach, all are very accessible The Sheffield College who live in South by public transport and within walking Yorkshire are eligible for a 16–18 Travel distances of tram and bus stops. Our Pass, entitling pass holders to cheaper City Campus is right by the bus and travel on buses and trams in South train station too! Yorkshire. Pass holders are also entitled Trams come every 5 – 10 minutes or to half-price fares on Northern train so, and buses are frequent to all of our services in South Yorkshire. campuses if you don’t fancy the walk. You can apply for a student pass at Each campus also contains secure www.travelsouthyorkshire.com To plan your route, simply: cycle parking. or purchase a value pass from us at reception, including a college-specific product for all ages. Go to www.travelsouthyorkshire.com 1 and click on the ‘Journey Planner’
The Sheffield College by tram stop Enter your postcode and the postcode 2 of the college campus you’re going to CITY The Sheffield College/Granville Road Hillsborough Interchange HILLSBOROUGH Select ‘Arrive By’ and enter a time 3 before you are due to start college OLIVE GROVE The Sheffield College/Granville Road Moss Way PEAKS Choose your route of travel making sure 4 you give yourself enough time to get to us
To get home, simply swap the postcodes in View our discounted travel fares at www.sheffcol.ac.uk/student-support/travel 5 the journey planner and plan your route back!
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WHAT CAN I STUDY?
Working out what to do to help you get All of our study options include: You’ll find the most detailed and If you haven’t got a grade 4 or 5 and the career you want can be overwhelming up-to-date entry requirements for above in GCSE English Language and and a little confusing. There are so many fantastic study support each study programme on our website Maths, don’t worry. The majority of our choices but it’s also very exciting! (www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses). Specific study programmes have the opportunity progression opportunities to further We’ve broken it down so you can have entry requirements are at the back to gain these alongside them. study, university and employment a clear look at the differences between of this guide. For some of our study Please note all entry requirements are them all and how they work. career experience programmes you may need to have to be used as a guide only. specific subjects and grades at GCSE level as part of our entry requirements.
TOP TIP
Note the advantages of each, the entry requirements, and work out which suits you and your ambitions best. Don’t worry if you’re still unsure, we can help with careers advice to clear things up.
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STUDY PROGRAMMES Level Explanation Typical entry requirements If you currently have no formal No formal qualifications but you qualifications this may be your will be invited for an interview/ Key features: best option. Entry Level study assessment.
ENTRY programmes offer a basic Full-time study understanding of a subject area, help to enhance your career Job-specific technical qualifications prospects, and improve your Develop your skills in facilities that are the English and maths skills. same as in the workplace
Career experience Level 1 study programmes are 4 GCSEs at grade 2, including 1 practical and prepare you with English Language. skills for a specific career. You will gain a wide range of background knowledge in your chosen subject. There will be the chance to improve your English, maths and ICT skills.
Level 2 study programmes equip 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including 2 you with the skills you need for English Language. Some study a specific career. You will start programmes with high practical to specialise in the areas you content will require you to start at find the most interesting, but Level 1 as you will need to build are still broad enough to give skills in these areas. you a wide range of progression opportunities if you’re not sure what you’d like to do in the future.
Level 3 study programmes usually 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, 3 last one or two years, and offer plus a grade 4 or above in more specialised, advanced English Language. Some study learning which give you the skills programmes with high practical and knowledge to progress content will require you to start at directly into a job, a Higher Level 1 as you will need to build Apprenticeship or university skills in these areas. level course.
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APPRENTICESHIPS A LEVELS AT THE SHEFFIELD SIXTH FORM
Key features: Key features: Certain A Levels will require a grade 6 or above in a specific subject. Please refer to Employed in a full-time job Full-time study our website for more detailed information www.sixthform.sheffcol.ac.uk Typically attend college one day a week Study 3 or 4 subjects to tailor your to complete your qualification learning to your career pathway Learn on the job Exam and coursework assessments Earn a wage Exclusive The Sheffield Sixth Form facilities in the city centre
Level Typical entry requirements
Intermediate 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 3, Apprenticeship including a minimum grade 3 in GCSE English Language and Maths Level Typical entry requirements Advanced 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 4, Apprenticeship including a minimum grade 4 3 A Levels 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, in GCSE English Language and including GCSE English Language Maths and Maths
4 A Levels 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, Please note: Apprenticeship entry requirements are set by individual employers including GCSE English Language and can be found on our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeship/vacancies and Maths
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We know that there are a lot of different jobs out there. The list of job roles and job titles is endless!
Over the next few pages, we have listed a sample of the careers each of our subject areas can progress to. We hope that this will give you an idea of the career opportunities our qualifications will give you. It will also be helpful if you know what career you want to do but don’t know what to study to get there. Please note that this is just a guide and these careers may need other supporting qualifications. If you would like to find out more information about our qualifications and career opportunities, contact our Careers Team who can advise on the best career pathway for you.
[email protected] CAREERS INDEX CAREERS
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Animal Care 58 – 61 Hotel and accommodation manager Insurance broker English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher Leisure attendant Legal executive Early years teacher Animal care worker Tourist guide Legal secretary Education welfare officer Animal technician Travel agent Paralegal Further education lecturer Assistance dog trainer Visitor attraction general manager Pensions adviser Headteacher Dog groomer Volunteer organiser Retail buyer Higher education lecturer Farm worker Wedding planner Sales administrator Nursery manager Kennel worker Sales manager Nursery worker RSPCA inspector Business 70 – 73 Solicitor Playworker Vet Tax adviser Primary school teacher Veterinary nurse Accounting technician Secondary school teacher Administration assistant Zookeeper Catering & Hospitality 74 – 77 Special educational needs (SEN) teacher Zoologist Advertising executive Speech and language therapist Baker Bank manager Teaching assistant Automotive 62 – 65 Barrister Bar staff Cake decorator Bookkeeper Civil Engineering 82 – 85 Auto electrician Business adviser Catering manager Automotive engineer Business analyst Chef Archaeologist Garage owner Business development manager Cruise ship steward Building site inspector Motor mechanic Business project manager Food scientist Building surveyor Tyre, exhaust or windscreen fitter Chief executive Head chef Civil engineer Vehicle body repairer Court legal adviser Hotel manager Civil engineering technician Vehicle paint technician Credit controller Hotel receptionist General practice surveyor Crown prosecutor Restaurant manager Land and property valuer Aviation, Tourism & Events 66 – 69 Customer services manager Street food trader Land surveyor Waiting staff Landscape architect Air cabin crew Economic development officer Wine merchant Planning and development surveyor Airline customer service agent Economist Quantity surveyor Band manager Finance officer Childcare & Education 78 – 81 Technical surveyor Charity fundraiser Hotel receptionist Human resources assistant Events manager Careers adviser Human resources manager Construction & Building Trades 86 – 91 Festival organiser Childminder Children’s nurse Bricklayer 48 49 A Guide for School Leavers 2021/2022 www.sheffcol.ac.uk
Building site inspector Furniture designer Games Development 100 – 103 Family support worker Building surveyor Graphic designer Health and safety adviser Audio programmer Building technician Illustrator Health service manager Animator Carpenter Interior designer Health visitor Character artist Construction contracts manager Jewellery designer/maker Healthcare assistant Computer games developer Dryliner Product designer Learning disability nurse Computer games tester Electrician Prop-maker Nurse Games designer Estates officer Set designer Nutritional therapist Games developer Facilities manager Signwriter Occupational therapist VFX artist Furniture maker Textile designer Paramedic Furniture restorer Web designer Physiotherapist Hair & Beauty 104 – 107 Gas service technician Web developer Practice nurse
Heating and ventilation engineer Barber Psychologist Joiner Engineering 96 – 99 Beauty consultant Radiographer Kitchen and bathroom fitter Beauty therapist Sexual health adviser Aerospace engineer Oil and gas operations manager Hairdresser Social services manager Broadcast engineer Painter and decorator Hairdressing salon manager/owner Social worker CAD technician Roofer Make-up artist Speech and language therapist CNC machinist Scaffolder Nail technician Welfare rights officer Chemical engineer Shopfitter Spa manager Youth worker Electrical engineer Signmaker Energy engineer Welder Health & Social Care 108 – 111 IT & Computing 112 – 115 Nanotechnologist
Network engineer Ambulance care assistant Computer games developer Design & Visual Arts 92 – 95 Nuclear engineer Care home manager Cyber security technologist Animator Production manager (manufacturing) Care worker Data analyst Artist Production worker (manufacturing) Cognitive behavioural therapist Digital marketing officer Costume designer Rail engineering technician Counsellor E-learning developer Exhibition designer Sample machinist Dietitian Forensic computer analyst Fashion designer Satellite engineer Drug and alcohol worker IoT developer Fine artist Signalling technician Emergency care assistant IT project manager Footwear designer Thermal insulation engineer IT service engineer
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IT support technician Newspaper journalist Science, Dental & Pharmacy 128 – 131 Sport and exercise psychologist IT trainer Newspaper or magazine editor Sports coach Anaesthetist Network engineer Photographer Sports development officer Biochemist Robotics / automation developer Public relations officer Sports physiotherapist Biologist Software developer Radio broadcast assistant Sports professional Biomedical scientist Software tester Social media manager Sports scientist Chemist Systems analyst Sub-editor Dental nurse Web developer TV or film director Protective Services 136 – 139 Dental technician TV or film producer Dietitian Ambulance care assistant Land-based Studies 116 – 119 TV presenter Food scientist Army officer Video editor Botanist Forensic scientist Civil servant Web content manager Ecologist GP Criminal intelligence analyst Web editor Florist Laboratory technician Firefighter Writer Garden nursery assistant Nutritional therapist Health and safety adviser Gardener Nutritionist Immigration officer Performing Arts & Music 124 – 127 Groundskeeper Pharmacist Paramedic Horticultural manager Actor Pharmacy technician Police community support officer Landscaper/gardener Audio-visual technician Physicist Uniformed police officer Pitch manager Broadcast engineer Physiotherapist Prison officer Tree surgeon Choreographer Surgeon Probation officer Dancer RAF officer Media, Journalism 120 – 123 Dance teacher Sport 132 – 135 Royal Marines officer & Photography Lighting technician Royal Navy officer Fitness instructor Advertising officer Music teacher Security officer Football coach Broadcast journalist Pop musician Leisure centre assistant Copy editor Screenwriter Leisure centre manager Copywriter Set designer Outdoor activities instructor Digital marketing officer Singing teacher PE teacher Editorial assistant Sound engineer Personal trainer Librarian Stage manager Physiotherapist Referee
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Animal Care 58 – 61 NOTES Automotive 62 – 65 Aviation, Tourism & Events 66 – 69 Business 70 – 73 Catering & Hospitality 74 – 77 Childcare & Education 78 – 81 Civil Engineering 82 – 85 Construction & Building Trades 86 – 91 Design & Visual Arts 92 – 95 Engineering 96 – 99 Games Development 100 – 103 Hair & Beauty 104 – 107 Health & Social Care 108 – 111 IT & Computing 112 – 115 Land-based Studies 116 – 119 Media, Journalism & Photography 120 – 123
COURSES Performing Arts & Music 124 – 127 Science, Dental & Pharmacy 128 – 131 Sport 132 – 135 Protective Services 136 – 139 A Levels at The Sheffield Sixth Form 140 – 143 Apprenticeships 144 – 145 Inclusion 146 – 149
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ANIMAL CARE
If you’re an animal lover and have Our dog grooming salons, veterinary an interest in learning about domestic, suites and kennels at Hillsborough exotic and farm animals, one of our Campus, and the employers we work animal care study programmes is with, constantly provide opportunities for you. for you to practise everything you’ve been learning. “My tutors were really supportive. A day in animal care is never boring! An I would never have thought to work average day could include anything from dog grooming and handling small animals as a veterinary care assistant if it wasn’t to dealing with exotic snakes. for the nurses that taught me.”
Danny Exley Former animal management student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Veterinarian Starting salary £14.00 – Surgeries – Ultrasound Average salary £18.00 – Knowledge of biology and medicine High-end salary £26.00
Veterinary nurses Starting salary £7.50 – Communication – Teamwork Average salary £9.00 – Small animal care High-end salary £10.00
Animal care Starting salary £8.00 – Animal handling services – Animal welfare Average salary £8.50 – Ability to work calmly High-end salary £10.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Animal Management Veterinary Nursing 1,400 1,300 Technical Diploma in Animal Care +100 NEW JOBS CREATED
Diploma in Animal Care Companies we work with:
WHIRLOW HALL SAM'S SAFARI FARM
HEELEY CITY FARM VETS FOR PETS
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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AUTOMOTIVE
The automotive industry is about much Studying at our Olive Grove Campus, more than car maintenance and repair. you will learn your trade in state-of-the- With manufacturers such as Tesla leading art automotive facilities which resemble the way in developing cutting-edge mechanical workshops and garages “The staff and tutors who taught me at around the country. sustainable technology and electric college were brilliant. No question was vehicles, a career in automotive could be one of the most varied around. left unanswered and I was given help if I Our study programmes combine hands- required it, or asked for it. I learnt the basics on practical work in our industry-standard of mechanics as well as enhancing my team workshops, with the relevant theory and working skills.” technical knowledge. Arron Fairweather Former motor vehicle maintenance & repair student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Vehicle technicians, Starting salary £10.00 – Mechanics mechanics and – Electrical systems electricians Average salary £12.50 – Vehicle maintenance High-end salary £15.00
Vehicle and parts Starting salary £9.00 – Sales techniques salespersons and – Customer satisfaction advisors Average salary £10.00 – Vehicle parts High-end salary £12.00
Vehicle valeters Starting salary £8.00 – Communication and cleaners – Teamwork Average salary £8.50 – Customer service High-end salary £9.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Advanced Vehicle Accident Repair (Body or Paint) 20,700 20,400 Intermediate Skills in Intermediate + Vehicle Inspection Vehicle Accident Repair 300 (Body or Paint) NEW JOBS CREATED Intermediate Skills in Vehicle Fitting
Companies we work with: Intermediate Skills in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Intermediate Skills in Vehicle Accident Repair JCT600 EUROPA
Basic Skills in Transport Maintenance
Basic Skills in Vehicle Accident Repair
OC MOTOR REPAIRS AMEY
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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AVIATION, TOURISM & EVENTS
Five reasons you should consider a 4. Skills for life – you’ll gain skills career in aviation, tourism and events: that employers from every industry will value; delivering outstanding 1. Life experience – this is the industry customer service, time management to be in if you want to travel the and organisation. Your experience will world, experience new cultures and be invaluable! meet new people. 5. Training opportunities – we provide 2. Amazing career opportunities – you with access to some of the some of the biggest companies in the best opportunities around, visiting word operate in this sector. You could company HQs for special training be running hotels, hosting events or sessions and at college with our working as cabin crew! life-size plane cabin. 3. Every day is different – there are so many varied jobs in this sector and the nature of the industry means that you will be dealing with something completely new every day. Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Travel agent Starting salary £10.50 – Sales techniques – Booking skills Average salary £12.50 – Knowledge of world-wide destinations High-end salary £15.50 “After leaving The Sheffield College, Starting salary £7.50 – Customer service I got a job with British Airways. I love Air travel assistant – Teamwork working with the public, discovering Average salary £9.00 – Knowledge of public safety different cultures and, of course, High-end salary £11.50 travelling the world is the biggest perk of the job.” Aircraft pilot and Starting salary £23.00 – Aviation flight engineers – Precision and attention Average salary £31.00 to detail Jorja Rhodes – Concentration Former air cabin crew student High-end salary £44.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma in Travel & Tourism JOBS IN THE Diploma in Aviation Operations SHEFFIELD Diploma in 1,100 Hospitality & Event Management CITY REGION
Extended Certificate in Companies we work with: Travel & Tourism
Diploma in Air Cabin Crew BRITISH EMIRATES AIRWAYS
CHATSWORTH HOUSE P&O AND GARDENS FERRIES
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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BUSINESS
Business is undoubtedly one of the As a business student at The Sheffield largest and most important sectors in College, you will be able to join our the world, and includes management, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business finance, law and marketing. and Enterprise Academy and learn more about risk-taking, finances, planning, You will find that its wide variety of media and marketing from some of “I chose The Sheffield College because occupations cut across every single Sheffield's most successful and well- I found it is the best college in South industry, giving you the opportunity known employers. to specialise your business skills for Yorkshire. I achieved grades D*D* and companies around the world. I am just about to start my university level course at The Sheffield College.”
Khaled Al Ameri Former business student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Human resources Starting salary £10.50 - Communication officer - People skills Average salary £13.00 - Sensitivity and understanding High-end salary £16.00
Solicitor Starting salary £15.50 - Legal knowledge - Thorough and attentive Average salary £21.00 - Analytical thinking skills High-end salary £29.00
Chartered Starting salary £13.50 - High level of maths skills and certified - Knowledge of economics accountants Average salary £17.50 - Initiative High-end salary £23.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Business & Accounting Assistant Accountant 131,800
Extended Diploma in Advanced Business & Law Business Administration 131,100
Extended Diploma in Advanced Business & Marketing HR Support +700 NEW JOBS CREATED
Advanced Paralegal Companies we work with: Advanced Team Leader/Supervisor SHEFFIELD CHAMBER CITY TAXIS Extended Certificate in Intermediate Business Accounting OF COMMERCE
Intermediate Business Administration
Intermediate Customer Service Practitioner TWINKL CAPITA Introductory Diploma in Business
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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CATERING & HOSPITALITY
Chefs, bakers and front-of-house staff You’ll learn classic techniques, be given “I have gained so much from my time at perfecting the basics, getting creative the confidence to find your own style and The Sheffield College - I am indebted to my with new ideas and creating amazing develop an incredible understanding of the customer experiences is why we love industry from staff, former students and tutors for all the knowledge, time and expertise this industry so much. employer partners through masterclasses, that they passed on to me. Their passion, drive, placements and more. There are opportunities to work in pubs, creativity and care are inspiring. I still use their restaurants, hotels, as independent street Our students are also a crucial part of recipes today because they are so good.” food vendors and to travel the world. our AA Rosette Highly Commended and People 1st Gold rated restaurant, The Daniel Ashmore Silver Plate, serving exquisite food and Head Chef at Gleneagles, Edinburgh and former catering providing top-class service to the public. and hospitality student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Kitchen and Starting salary £7.50 – Food safety catering assistants – Food preparation Average salary £8.50
High-end salary £9.00
Chefs Starting salary £8.00 – Cooking – Knowledge of world-wide Average salary £9.00 cuisines – Organisation and time High-end salary £10.50 management Restaurant Starting salary £8.50 – Restaurant operation managers – Hospitality Average salary £10.50 – Teamwork High-end salary £13.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma in Professional Bakery 58,600
Diploma in Professional Cookery +3,150 55,700 Diploma in Hospitality & Event Management NEW JOBS CREATED
Intermediate Companies we work with: Catering & Hospitality Bakery
Certificate in Intermediate Professional Bakery Hospitality Team Member MSK INGREDIENTS PJ TASTE Intermediate Commis Chef
Catering & Hospitality
Bakery RAFTERS GREENE KING
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CHILDCARE & EDUCATION
Not many careers are more rewarding Our childcare and education programmes than helping to nurture and develop teach you about child development the next generation. and working with parents, alongside developing transferable skills like We prepare you for careers in nurseries communication and First Aid that will “Attending The Sheffield College has made a real and schools, creating games and activities come in handy in a wide variety of jobs. difference to my future as it has made my dream of for toddlers in early years learning or inspiring a class of children to fulfil working with children become a reality. I have gained their potential. valuable work experience from a placement in which I developed and extended my skills in childcare.”
Ayesha Nadeem Former childcare and education student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Primary and nursery Starting salary £17.50 – Lesson planning education teaching – National curriculum professionals Average salary £22.00 – Teaching qualification High-end salary £26.50
Teaching assistants Starting salary £9.00 – Communication – Patience Average salary £9.50 – Welfare High-end salary £11.00
Educational support Starting salary £8.50 – Learning support assistants – Sensitivity Average salary £9.00 – Understanding of learning difficulties and disabilities High-end salary £10.50
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma in Advanced Childcare Teaching Assistant 76,600 77,100 Certificate in Advanced Childcare Teaching Assistant +500 NEW JOBS CREATED
Diploma in Childcare Companies we work with:
THE SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD HALLAM COLLEGE NURSERIES UNIVERSITY
WATERTHORPE JUST FOR KIDZ NURSERY INFANTS
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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“I learnt a number of key skills during my CIVIL time at The Sheffield College. Aside from the fundamental principles of civil engineering, ENGINEERING I also gained confidence in presenting, report writing and inter-personal skills, all of which have translated into my working life.”
Look across the Sheffield skyline; things We teach the latest sustainable civil are changing rapidly. They’re changing engineering methods and Computer Kristian Denton because of civil engineering. Aided Design (CAD) to make sure you Former civil engineering student leave us with the skills to break into this Civil engineering is a varied profession exciting industry. vital to the design, construction and maintenance of all building projects such as roads, tunnels, bridges, dams, transport infrastructures and power stations. We could go on.
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Civil engineers Starting salary £16.00 – Surveying – Structural engineering Average salary £21.00 – Design skills High-end salary £26.00
Production Starting salary £14.50 – Geotechnical engineering managers and – Risk analysis directors in Average salary £19.50 – Business knowledge construction High-end salary £26.00
Building and Starting salary £12.00 – AutoCAD civil engineering – Civil engineering technicians Average salary £15.50 – Maths knowledge High-end salary £20.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Construction & The Built Environment Construction & The Built Environment (Civil Engineering) THERE WILL BE 5,900
Extended Diploma in Construction & The Built Environment JOBS IN SHEFFIELD (Construction) CITY REGION BY 2024
Companies we work with:
AMEY WATES
DONCASTER MBC NMCN HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND FLOODS DEPARTMENT
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CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TRADES
The construction industry is in global We teach the most sustainable demand and moving fast! Everywhere construction methods in joinery, you look something is being built, brickwork, painting and decorating, being fixed. But as the demand for plumbing and electrical installation in our construction increases, so does the industry-standard facilities. demand for skilled workers. Our programmes also develop your business skills to give you the opportunity to become self-employed in the future!
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Electricians and Starting salary £12.00 – Knowledge of electricity electrical fitters and circuits Average salary £14.50 – Maths skills for adjusting technical plans High-end salary £17.00 – Patience and ability to remain calm Plumbers and Starting salary £12.50 – Problem-solving heating and – Ability to use, repair and ventilation Average salary £15.00 maintain machines and tools engineers – Initiative High-end salary £17.00
Carpenters and Starting salary £10.50 – Precision and accuracy joiners – Knowledge of building Average salary £13.00 and construction – Customer service High-end salary £14.50
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“THE TUTORS Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024: THERE WILL BE 38,000 WENT ABOVE JOBS IN SHEFFIELD & BEYOND FOR CITY REGION BY 2024 ME & HELPED Companies we work with: TAYLOR PHOENIX ME TO GET A JOB TUXFORD BRICKWORK WITH SCORPIO BUILDERS.” KIER CONSTRUCTION HORBURY
Aaron Nicholson Former brickwork student
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships
Advanced Skills in Advanced Skills in Advanced Advanced Electrical Installation Plumbing Plumbing Painting & Decorating
Advanced Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Bricklaying
Intermediate Intermediate Skills in Intermediate Skills in Intermediate Construction Building Brickwork Plumbing Carpentry & Joinery (Maintenance Operations)
Intermediate Skills in Intermediate Skills in Painting & Decorating Electrical Installation Intermediate Intermediate Plumbing & Heating Painting & Decorating
Intermediate Skills in Carpentry & Joinery Intermediate Intermediate Dry Lining Bricklaying
Intermediate Plastering
Introductory Skills in Introductory Skills in Brickwork Painting & Decorating
Introductory Skills in Introductory Skills in Carpentry Plumbing
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DESIGN & VISUAL ARTS
Sheffield is full of creativity and That could be at our Creative and Design studying at The Sheffield College Exhibition in Sheffield city centre, or provides you with lots of opportunities in one of the many showcases and live for you to learn and exhibit work on projects the tutors arrange with some your doorstep! of the best employers in Sheffield. “When I came to The Sheffield College I didn’t really know what to do with myself but my Because the sector is so diverse, we This year, our Creative and Design work with you to develop your own style Exhibition was hosted online. If you'd like to tutor inspired me. Working independently on in design, fine art, fashion and more! see some of the work our students create, projects has really helped me to grow up and please visit www.sheffcolshowcase.com You will have access to our many art learn to manage my time, it’s given me some workshops or Mac design suites, and skills that I’ll never forget.” our tutors who also work in the industry will help you make some amazing Sasha Bushnell connections. Art and design student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Graphic designers Starting salary £11.50 – Graphic design – Adobe Creative Suite Average salary £13.00 – Creativity High-end salary £16.00
Product, clothing Starting salary £12.00 – Product design and related – Research designers Average salary £14.00 – Maths High-end salary £17.00
Arts officers, Starting salary £12.00 – Business skills producers and – Communication directors Average salary £14.50 – Organisation and planning High-end salary £18.00
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Study Programmes Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
UAL Extended Diploma in 3D Design MANY MORE PEOPLE ARE SELF-EMPLOYED UAL Extended Diploma in Fine Art 1,400 IN THIS INDUSTRY! UAL Extended Diploma in Fashion & Textiles JOBS BY 2024 UAL Extended Diploma in Graphic Design
18+ Foundation Diploma in Companies we work with: Art & Design
UAL Diploma in FIELD DESIGN UAL Art & Design
SHOWROOM SITE WORKSTATION GALLERY SHEFFIELD
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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ENGINEERING
Engineering has forever been We continue the tradition of developing associated with Sheffield and its high-skilled, innovative engineers in our people, known for its cutting-edge workshops for careers in the development technology and innovation. of aerospace technologies, the latest in low carbon and renewable energies, Engineering is inventive, creative and ever as well as looking into the modern day influenced by new technologies like VR, manufacture of materials such as steel. robotics and nanotechnologies.
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Production Starting salary £14.00 – Business managers and – Planning directors in Average salary £19.50 – Organisation manufacturing High-end salary £28.50
Mechanical Starting salary £17.50 – Machining engineers – New product development “I chose The Sheffield College because the Average salary £22.00 – Mechanical engineering facilities looked amazing, the qualification is High-end salary £28.00 equivalent to three A Levels (but taught me Engineering Starting salary £13.00 – Communication much more practical, work-related skills) and technicians – Manufacturing processes it enabled me to go onto university.” Average salary £16.00 – Teamwork High-end salary £20.00 Ayesha Ahmed Former engineering student
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Electrical & Electronic Engineering Maintenance Operative Engineering Technician 93,300
Extended Diploma in Advanced Engineering Engineering Technician +3,200 91,700 NEW JOBS CREATED
Certificate in Engineering Operations
Companies we work with:
Certificate in Engineering LIBERTY MONDELEZ SPECIALITY STEEL
SHEFFIELD CTL SEAL FORGEMASTERS
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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GAMES DEVELOPMENT
If you love to talk about games, design As well as joining national game jams, them and most importantly play games our students also get the chance to visit “My biggest achievement whilst at college was for hours on end, there is no doubt that huge game conventions. being nominated as a finalist for the Young these are the programmes for you. We have load of guests joining us Games Designer award that BAFTA run!” Whether it’s the characters, the stories, throughout the year for interactive the gameplay or the graphics that you workshops on animations, gameplay and Caleb O'Brien love most, you will analyse the classics VFX, including some of our former students Junior Character Artist at Firesprite Games and look at the development of the new who are now working in the industry. and former games design student generation of games before planning and Visit www.sheffcolshowcase.com to see building your own. examples of their work from this year!
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Computer Starting salary £8.50 – Good maths skills for games tester programming Average salary £15.50 – Attention to detail for finding ‘bugs’ High-end salary £22.50 – Problem-solving skills for fixing issues App developer Starting salary £12.00 – Thorough understanding of computer systems and Average salary £21.50 applications – Creating new processes High-end salary £31 – Persistence and determination
Computer games Starting salary £11.00 – Design skills and knowledge developer – Ability to write computer code Average salary £22.00 – Analytical thinking skills
High-end salary £33.00
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Study Programmes Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
NextGen/Aim Awards Extended Diploma in Games, Animation & VFX Skills 4,462 + 4,323 UAL Diploma in 139 Games Design & Interactive Media NEW JOBS CREATED
BTEC Introductory Certificate in Companies we work with: Games, Film & Photography
BTEC Introductory Certificate in Games NEXTGEN FRAMESTORE
BLUEZOO SUMO DIGITAL
Campus Key: City Hillsborough Peaks Olive Grove
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HAIR & BEAUTY
If you love experimenting with new Beauty isn’t just confined to a salon hair styles, obsess over the latest environment, though. Our media make- fashion trends and want to make up programmes prepare you for careers people look their best, the hair and on film, theatre and tv sets by exploring “After I finished my Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media beauty industry needs you! the latest special effects make-up and Make-up at The Sheffield College, I decided to stay on techniques. We’ll teach you everything you need and study for my Level 3 in the same course. I decided to make it in the industry by working in to stay at the college because I knew it would give Revive, our working salon with paying customers, where you’ll learn everything me the experience, skills and knowledge I needed from treating customers to running your to become a successful make-up artist.” own business. Imani Hamilton Former hair and media make-up student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Hairdressers and Starting salary £8.00 – Customer service barbers – Creativity Average salary £8.00 – Cutting skills High-end salary £9.00
Beauticians and Starting salary £8.00 – Advising related occupations – Beauty treatments Average salary £8.50 – Sensitivity High-end salary £9.50
Hairdressing and Starting salary £11.50 – Bookings and sales beauty salon – Management skills managers Average salary £14.00 – Teamwork High-end salary £19.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma in Beauty Therapy JOBS IN THE Diploma in Hairdressing +2,600 SHEFFIELD Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up CITY REGION
Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate Companies we work with: Hairdressing Hairdressing Professional
Diploma in Intermediate Beauty Therapy Barbering KRYOLAN RANDLE AND RANDLE Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up HAIRDRESSERS
Award in Hair & Beauty
EVE WELLA TAYLOR
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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
The health and social care sector The industry will always require caring, makes up a huge proportion of the compassionate and knowledgeable jobs market in the UK, with the NHS professionals so you can be sure that alone employing 1.5 million people. you are learning hugely valuable skills from our expert team who have worked, Regardless of whether you go into or still work, in the industry. “My tutor was great, he was really invested nursing, social work or something else, in what we were doing. I have now moved all of these careers have one thing in common – they’re all incredibly rewarding. onto a Higher Apprenticeship which will help me progress my career to become a band 4 biomedical support worker at St James's Hospital, Leeds.”
Aaron Gledhill Healthcare Apprentice
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Nurses Starting salary £15.00 – Compassion – Attention to detail Average salary £17.50 – Nursing and medical High-end salary £21.00
Care workers and Starting salary £8.00 – Personal care home carers – Time-management Average salary £9.00 – Social skills High-end salary £11.00
Social workers Starting salary £15.50 – Knowledge and understanding of mental health Average salary £18.50 – Organisation – Patience High-end salary £21.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma/Extended Advanced Diploma in Adult Care Health & Social Care 21,600
Advanced Health & Social Care +1,050 20,500 NEW JOBS CREATED Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate Health & Social Care Adult Care
Intermediate Companies we work with: Health & Social Care
Intermediate Hospital Care (NHS) SHEFFIELD BARNSLEY HOSPITALS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION Award/Certificate in Health, Social Care NHS FOUNDATION TRUST & Children’s and Young People’s Settings TRUST
KICKBACK DONCASTER AND RECOVERY BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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IT & COMPUTING
The IT and computing industry is one of Our specialist computing labs and LEGO “My Apprenticeship has given me the the biggest and fastest-growing sectors innovation robotics suites give you the opportunity to combine study and valuable around. With technology constantly opportunity to master code and software developing, there are new opportunities applications, so you have the skills and hands-on work experience in a large in software development, app writing confidence to break into the industry IT department at Liberty Speciality Steels. and artificial intelligence every day. and lead the way for new technologies I love all aspects of my job and am extremely in the world! fortunate to benefit from the expertise and support of my mentor and colleagues.”
Robert Henson Apprentice IT Practitioner at Liberty Speciality Steels
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Programmers Starting salary £15.00 – Software development and software – Knowledge of computers development Average salary £19.50 and software systems professionals – Creativity High-end salary £24.50
IT business analysts, Starting salary £16.00 – Data analysis architects and – Attention to detail systems designers Average salary £21.00 – Initiative High-end salary £27.00
IT user support Starting salary £11.00 – Communication technicians – Customer service Average salary £13.50 – IT systems knowledge High-end salary £17.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Diploma in Advanced Information Technology Infrastructure Technician 20,000
Diploma in IT Advanced (Networks & Cyber Security) Digital Marketer +2,500 17,600 Diploma in IT Advanced (Software & Data) Software Development Technician NEW JOBS CREATED
Companies we work with: Diploma in Intermediate Digital Applications IT Practitioner
Diploma in Networks & Cyber Security MILLGATE WANDISCO
Introductory Diploma in Information Technology
AALFY UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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LAND-BASED STUDIES
Sheffield is The Outdoor City, Alternatively, our florists learn how to one of Europe’s greenest cities condition, design, package and sell and the gateway to the Peak District. flowers and foliage for retail in our It’s stunning, inspiring, and makes industry-standard workshop. for unrivalled and unique work Keeping our countryside, green spaces, environments. homes and events looking beautiful is Studying one of our land-based a rewarding and creative job! study programmes in our automated “Doing an Apprenticeship jump starts glasshouses and workshops creates your career which means you develop opportunities to maintain and design a strong work ethic. Since completing country gardens, landscape gardens my Apprenticeship, I now have my or work as a grounds person. own business where I employ another Apprentice.”
Alfie Hulbert Former Apprentice and owner of Valley Landscapes Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Farmers Starting salary £9.50 – Knowledge of crops and seasons Average salary £11.50 – Manual work – Attention to detail High-end salary £13.00
Florist Starting salary £8.20 – Creativity – Design Average salary £8.50 – Knowledge of flowers High-end salary £10.50
Gardeners Starting salary £8.50 – Landscaping and landscape – Business gardeners Average salary £10.00 – Customer service High-end salary £11.50
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Advanced Apprenticeship in Floristry JOBS IN THE
Diploma in 6,500 SHEFFIELD Horticulture
Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate Diploma in CITY REGION Environmental Conservation Floristry
Companies we work with:
Award/Certificate/Diploma in Horticulture SHEFFIELD CITY SHEFFIELD UNITED COUNCIL FOOTBALL CLUB
BRITISH FLORIST RHS FLOWER SHOW ASSOCIATION
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MEDIA, JOURNALISM & PHOTOGRAPHY
Getting the experience to start a career This year, we hosted our Creative and “I decided to study at The Sheffield in media, journalism and photography Design Exhibition online. If you'd like to can be challenging. see some of the work our students create, College because I saw it as a direct path please visit www.sheffcolshowcase.com into the career I wanted. The tutors were That’s why we have invested millions of pounds in our photography studios, TV great, really approachable and always studio, edit suites and production facilities ready to help, and the software and for TV, radio and film to give you the facilities available to me as a student opportunities to train and showcase your work. really helped with my course and building my experience.” Recent opportunities have included filming and reporting on live Sheffield Sharks basketball matches, as well as Ricky Charlesworth industry placement projects on short films. Former journalism student and senior journalist for The Yorkshire Post
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
TV or film Starting salary £8.50 – Organisation production – Leadership assistant Average salary £13.00 – Ability to work in a fast paced environment High-end salary £17.00
Journalists, Starting salary £12.00 – Editorial newspaper and – Creative writing periodical editors Average salary £15.00 – Persistence High-end salary £19.00
Photographers, Starting salary £10.00 – Creativity audio-visual and – Eye for detail broadcasting Average salary £12.50 – Media equipment High-end salary £15.00 operators
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
UAL Extended Diploma in Advanced Creative Media (TV & Film) Journalism MANY MORE PEOPLE ARE SELF-EMPLOYED UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Media (Journalism) 4,200 IN THIS INDUSTRY! UAL Extended Diploma in Photography JOBS BY 2024 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism
Companies we work with:
UAL Diploma in Creative Media SHEFFIELD HALLÉ UAL Diploma in Photography SHARKS ORCHESTRA
BTEC Introductory Certificate in Games, Film & Photography
JPI MEDIA UAL
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PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
The biggest thing that all drama, What goes on behind-the-scenes is crucial musical theatre, acting, dance and to a good performance. If you prefer to be music students have in common is backstage or behind the camera, we have “I chose The Sheffield College because of the the desire to perform, rehearse and lots of exciting opportunities for you to be friendly feel I got on my first visit during an Open perform some more! working in our TV studio, edit suites and on our lighting rigs to direct performances Day. The college has given me a lot of different Our students are always performing in or produce props for the show. opportunities which have constantly opened new our fully equipped theatre and at venues across Sheffield, using our TV and dance doors to different career paths. I am now studying studios, recording studios and rehearsal Theatre and Performance Technology at Liverpool spaces to bring their visions to life. Institute for Performing Arts.”
Jake Childe Former production arts student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Musicians Starting salary £17.00 – Performance – Technical musical ability Average salary £21.50 – Songwriting High-end salary £26.00
Actors, entertainers Starting salary £11.50 – Improvisation and presenters – Confidence Average salary £14.00 – Acting High-end salary £18.00
Dancers and Starting salary £11.50 – Creativity choreographers – Coordination Average salary £14.50 – Teamwork High-end salary £18.00
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Study Programmes Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
UAL Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts (Acting) 1,850
UAL Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts 1,400 UAL Extended Diploma in + Music 450 NEW JOBS CREATED UAL Extended Diploma in Music Technology
UAL Extended Diploma in Companies we work with: Production Arts
CHOL THEATRE TIMM CLEASBY Diploma in Music COMPANY
UAL Diploma in Performing & Production Arts
THEATRE KELHAM ISLAND DELI MUSEUM
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SCIENCE, DENTAL & PHARMACY
Science, dental and pharmacy are all It has great progression opportunities to underpinned by three main subjects go to university and study a whole range (biology, chemistry and physics) but the of courses. career opportunities that evolve out Going down a slightly different route, you of studying them are huge and maybe could choose to study dental technology quite surprising. “The tutors at the college make every module which is an aspect of dental science. Whether you’re looking to start a interesting and I really believe they’ve helped Dental technology is involved in health-related career like nursing, me get where I am today. I love my job and I’m designing, fabricating and repairing radiography or occupational therapy, custom made dental appliances. These glad I had the tutors at The Sheffield College to or a non-health related career like include dentures, crowns, bridges and help me discover the career path I wanted and forensics, biomedical science and dental braces. criminology, studying science is the to help me get there.” perfect starting place. Chris Parker Former science student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Pharmacist Starting salary £17.50 – Pharmaceuticals – Chemistry Average salary £21.50 – Good maths skills High-end salary £30.50
Dental technician Starting salary £10.80 – Attention to detail – Hand-eye coordination Average salary £12.00 – Creativity High-end salary £15.20
Laboratory Starting salary £8.00 – Communication technician – General knowledge Average salary £10.00 of sciences – Teamwork High-end salary £12.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Science with Forensics Dental Nursing SCIENCE JOBS Extended Diploma in Advanced Applied Science Pharmacy Services IN THE SHEFFIELD Extended Diploma in Advanced 500 Dental Technology Laboratory Technician CITY REGION*
Extended Certificate in Intermediate Companies we work with: Applied Science Pharmacy Services
Extended Certificate in Working in Dental Settings CHARLES CLIFFORD SHEFFIELD HALLAM NHS DENTAL UNIVERSITY Diploma in Science HOSPITAL
DENCRAFT DENTAL UNIVERSITY LABORATORY OF SHEFFIELD
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SPORT
The Sheffield College is an amazing place to study sport! Whether you study Sport Science, Coaching, Fitness or our Elite Basketball pathway, you’ll have the chance to “The skills that I learnt have set me up for represent the college competitively for life within sport coaching. It's allowed me one of our many teams in the national leagues and gain additional sporting to set my own business up and learn how qualifications along the way. to manage my staff.” We also have great connections with all the major sporting clubs across the city, Joe Slater which provide unrivalled opportunities Former sport student for career experience at places such as Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield Sharks.
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Fitness instructor Starting salary £10.50 – Physiology – Instructing Average salary £12.50 – Anatomy High-end salary £17.00
Sports coaches, Starting salary £9.50 – Coaching instructors and – Communication officials Average salary £11.50 – Welfare High-end salary £15.00
Leisure and sports Starting salary £12.00 – Management managers – Business Average salary £15.00 – Customer service High-end salary £20.00
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Advanced Sport and Exercise Science Supporting Teaching & Learning in PE 12,700
Extended Diploma in Sport +600 12,100 Certificate in NEW JOBS CREATED Sport - Coaching / Fitness
Companies we work with:
Introduction to Sport & Active Leisure SHEFFIELD SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL VENUES (SIV) CLUB
NCS ENGLAND BASKETBALL
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Saving lives as the first call of response, the police protecting others from any type of threat the prison and probation service or danger, and generally keeping the country safe is as important as any job. fire service
You could be working on the frontline for ambulance service “I developed the vital skills I need for this one of the country’s emergency services, to serve and protect for: Army, RAF, Royal Marines or the Royal Navy career, such as problem solving, teamwork and leadership. To say the tutors were great It’s not for everyone but if it’s for you, our is an understatement. Nothing was ever too protective services study programmes will much trouble for them and they would go make a whole range of careers available. out of their way to help and support me.”
Cole Stevenson Former protective services student
Example careers Average hourly wage Key skills
Police officers Starting salary £15.50 – Knowledge of the law (sergeant and – Understanding below) Average salary £19 – Law enforcement High-end salary £20.50
Fire service officers Starting salary £12.50 – Physical fitness (watch manager – Reactions and below) Average salary £15.00 – Problem-solving High-end salary £17.00
Prison service Starting salary £9.50 – Security officers (below – Assertiveness principal officer) Average salary £12.00 – Communication High-end salary £13.50
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Study Programmes Apprenticeships Jobs in the Sheffield City Region by 2024:
Extended Diploma in Public Services JOBS IN THE
Diploma in SHEFFIELD Public Services 10,100 CITY REGION
Introductory Diploma in Public Services Companies we work with:
DUKE OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE EDINBURGH POLICE FORCE
YORKSHIRE ARMY AMBULANCE CADETS
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A LEVELS AT THE SHEFFIELD SIXTH FORM
If an academic approach to learning suits you best and you fancy studying more than one subject at a time, A Levels are the perfect option. “It’s been a great experience studying at the college. I made a good decision going back into education. I really enjoy writing and have benefited from improving my writing and academic skills including analytical thinking.” A Levels at The Sheffield Sixth Form are If you don’t know yet, don’t worry. We’ll be varied and exciting, with subjects ranging on hand to advise you on which subjects Alex Durham from Fine Art and Film Studies to English you need to take to get you to where you Former English Language (A*), English Literature (A*) and Literature and Physics. You can study want to be. Just ask! There will also be History (A*) student. Now studying Politics and American three or four A Levels at the same time, support available during your study to Studies at the University of Sussex. giving you the chance to enjoy a varied help you make those big decisions, which education and keeping your options open university, which course, which career. for the future. We’ll be organising trips to university A perfect route into university, Higher and open days and employer workplaces, Degree Apprenticeships, or any career as well as supporting you with UCAS you fancy turning your hand to, you applications, CV writing and interview will study A Levels for two years at The preparation. Sheffield Sixth Form at our City Campus. By the time you finish with us, you’ll be During your study you will also gain key ready for anything! 98% skills such as research and report writing to help you succeed in the future, be it at university or in your job. overall pass rate in 2020! Before you choose your A Levels it’s important to have a think about what your end goal might be. If you’ve already got a university course or career in mind, you’ll need to choose A Levels that relate to that.
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A Levels
Business Studies Geography
Biology History
Chemistry Law
Computer Science Maths
Criminology Media Studies
Economics Photography
English Language Physics
English Literature Politics
Film Studies Psychology
Fine Art Sociology
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Do you like the idea of developing your skills whilst Do I get paid for doing an What subjects can I do an working as an Apprentice? We’ve put together a list of Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship in? Frequently Asked Questions about Apprenticeships to Yes. An Apprenticeship is a full-time job The list is endless. Here at The Sheffield which includes on-the-job training, so College we currently offer Apprenticeships help you with the basics. you get a qualification at the same time in over 30 different subjects. These range as earning a wage. from IT to catering, engineering and sport. You can find our full offer at www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeships Do employers value an Apprenticeship on my CV as much as other qualifications? How do I find an Apprenticeship? A recent study found that UK employers You’ll find all our Apprenticeships listed cited work experience as their top within the study programme sections of priority when hiring new candidates. this guide. However, as an Apprenticeship An Apprenticeship shows that you’re is a real job, you’ll also need to apply for qualified and already have experience one of our vacancies. of doing the job you’re applying for – We have an internal Apprenticeship something that is invaluable. recruitment team, Job Connect, who’ll help you to find the role you want and What does an Apprenticeship involve? help you to apply. Get in touch with them today at [email protected] Every Apprenticeship is different. Typically you’ll be employed on a full-time basis spending roughly four days a week All our live vacancies can be found at training and working with your employer, www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeship/ and one day a week in college. Applying vacancies for an Apprenticeship is like applying for a job as you will need a vacancy to apply for.
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INCLUSION
The Inclusion offer at The Sheffield College We also offer a third pathway which 3. Pathway to Career Discovery is for students who have a variety of support has been designed to help students Unsure about what the future might re-discover their passion for education needs, learning difficulties or disabilities. hold? This exciting pathway gives and work. students the opportunity to discover new passions and career inspiration through a variety of interactive cross-college We offer two different pathways for 2. Pathway to Supported Work curriculum taster sessions, including students with high support needs, By continuing to develop skills for animal care, catering, horticulture, sport designed to give them the opportunity self-confidence, students will be and more. As well as spending time to develop their independence, prepared for a successful working life pursuing new interests, students will confidence and skills for social and gain experience of what it means refresh their English and maths skills to situations, everyday life and work. to be employed as part of a wider re-energise their appetite for success. team through our fantastic experience 1. Pathway for Independent Living of work opportunities. Students will This pathway is the perfect be supported with key employability preparation for students who are skills throughout and receive regular Our Inclusion Programmes are priority is to make sure our students looking to take their next step in life. feedback from our expert staff. On further enhanced throughout the learn in a safe environment. Our We will promote and develop the this pathway, students have the year with opportunities for students friendly staff are experts in providing experience of living independently, opportunity to study and progress to participate in additional sporting support for young people with a wide working with students on their on Supported Work Skills, Retail, events, overnight and week-long range of specific needs. They provide self-sufficiency and self-confidence. Independent Work Skills and also gain residential stays, educational visits, students with the best possible learning Students will be introduced to crucial a Supported Internship with one of our lunch-time activities and end-of-year environment so that they can achieve skills for living independently such as employer partners, including Amey. celebration events. Our number one their goals. travel, cooking, domestic skills, the value of money, forming appropriate relationships, healthy living and being involved in the community. “It changes your frame of mind and it helps you to go about things in a proper workplace. I wasn’t a very confident person, pretty quiet and shy, but it has opened me up a lot.”
Danny Bremner Pathway to Supported Work former intern and now Grounds Maintenance Apprentice at Amey
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Please note: each pathway has various entry points to meet individual needs.
Supported Internships “AMEY HAVE (EHC Plan)
Find Your Future Level 1 Retail
Steps to Success Independent Work Skills FILLED MY Prince's Trust Supported Work Skills* Supported Work Skills* CONFIDENCE Independent Living Skills UP SO WELL. Pathway to Career Discovery Pathway to Supported Work Pathway to Independent Living I CAN’T BELIEVE I AM STILL HERE.”
*Please note: this is the same programme.
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4 Come and meet us We will invite you for an interview or audition. HOW TO APPLY There's nothing to be nervous about, we just want to make sure the course is right for you.
To apply for a study programme or A Levels, simply follow these steps: We'll make you an offer 5 We’ll make you a conditional offer and remind you of the entry requirements. If you don’t think you’ll get the grades, don’t worry. We will help you 1 Apply online explore alternative options. If you’re currently in Year 11 and at school in Sheffield, Rotherham or 6 Barnsley, please apply online through Sheffield Progress. Your school will support you through this process. Keep in touch If you are applying from outside of Sheffield, you can apply directly through our website by clicking ‘Apply Now’ on the page of your chosen If anything changes and you don’t want to do the study study programme or A Levels. programme you originally applied for, please let us know. Get in touch with our admissions team and we’ll If you’re unsure which study programme is right for you, please visit an help you move forward or apply for something else. Open Day to get an idea of what’s on offer, or contact our admissions team on 0114 260 2600 who will be able to help you. 7
Give us a try 2 We’ll let you know when we’ve You’ll be invited to attend an admissions event received your application to meet your tutors and some of your classmates who will be on your study programme. Check online at Sheffield Progress or, if you have applied through our website, keep an eye on your 8 emails for our confirmation. Enrol on your course
You’ll be invited to attend a welcome event or enrolment session (we’ll contact you with the exact date and time) either online or in person. You’ll Application processing need to bring things like your exam certificates and ID with you. If you don’t 3 get the grades for the study programme you applied for, come to enrolment Our expert team will process your application. anyway and we can arrange an alternative study programme for you. Please make sure your contact details are accurate as we may need to contact you to If you are applying for an Apprenticeship, please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ discuss your application further. apprenticeship/vacancies to find one of our live vacancies.
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Automotive
Level Course Entry requirements Campus 1 Basic Skills in Transport Grade 2 in English Language and Maths, O Maintenance or completion of a foundation certificate ENTRY Basic Skills in Vehicle Grade 2 in English Language and Maths, O Accident Repair or completion of a foundation certificate 2 Intermediate Skills in Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, O REQUIREMENTS Vehicle Inspection or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance Intermediate Skills in Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, O Vehicle Fitting or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance Intermediate Skills in Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, O Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance Please note the following entry requirements are intended Intermediate Skills in Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, O as a guide only. For more detailed and the most up-to-date Vehicle Accident Repair or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Accident Repair information, please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses Intermediate Vehicle 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Accident Repair Language and Maths (Body or Paint) Apprenticeship 3 Advanced Vehicle Accident 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Repair (Body or Paint) Language and Maths Apprenticeship
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Aviation, Tourism and Events
Level Course Entry requirements Campus Animal Care 2 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English C Language and Maths Level Course Entry requirements Campus Extended Certificate 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC C 1 Diploma in No formal requirements. English and Maths assessment H in Travel & Tourism Qualification Animal Care at enrolment 3 Diploma in Aviation 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C 2 Technical Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language H Operations Language and Maths Animal Care and Science Diploma in Travel & Tourism 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C 3 Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language, H Language and Maths Animal Management Maths and Double Science Diploma in Hospitality 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C Advanced Veterinary 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language, & Event Management Language and Maths Nursing Apprenticeship Maths and Science
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Business Catering and Hospitality Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus 1 Introductory Diploma 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including H Catering & Hospitality 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Language C in Business English Language 1 2 Extended Certificate 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including C/H Bakery 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Language C in Business English Language and/or Maths 2 Catering & Hospitality Level 1 Catering, min. Entry 3 Functional Skills C Intermediate Accounting 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Certificate in Professional Level 1 Bakery, min. Entry 3 Functional Skills C Bakery Intermediate Business 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Administration English Language and Maths Intermediate Bakery 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language Apprenticeship Apprenticeship and Maths Intermediate Customer 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Intermediate Hospitality 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language Service Practitioner English Language and Maths no lower than E/2 Team Member and Maths Apprenticeship Apprenticeship 3 Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including C Intermediate Commis Chef Minimum Level 1 English and Maths, or equivalent Business & Accounting English Language and Maths Apprenticeship Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including C 3 Diploma in Professional Level 2 Bakery, 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above C Business & Law English Language and Maths Bakery Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including H Diploma in Professional Level 2 Catering, min Level 1 Functional Skills C Business & Marketing English Language and Maths Cookery Advanced Assistant 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Diploma in Hospitality 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language C Accountant Apprenticeship English Language and Maths & Event Management Advanced Business 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Administration English Language and Maths Apprenticeship Childcare and Education Advanced HR Support 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Level Course Entry requirements Campus Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 1 Diploma in Childcare 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English C Advanced Paralegal 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Language Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 2 Certificate in Childcare 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Maths at 3 C Advanced Team Leader/ 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including and English Language at 4 or above Supervisor Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Intermediate Teaching 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Assistant Apprenticeship Language and Maths 3 Diploma in Childcare 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C Language and Maths Advanced Teaching Assistant 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Apprenticeship Language and Maths
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Civil Engineering Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus Intermediate Plastering 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 3 Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C Construction & The Built Language, Maths & Science Intermediate Bricklaying 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Environment (Civil Engineering) Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C 3 Advanced Skills in Electrical Level 2 Electrical Installation, min. Level 2 O Construction & The Built Language, Maths & Science Installation Functional Skills Environment (Construction) Advanced Skills in Plumbing Level 2 Electrical Installation, min. Level 2 O Advanced Construction 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Functional Skills & The Built Environment Language and Maths Advanced Plumbing 5 GCSEs grade 2 or above Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Advanced Carpentry 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum & Joinery Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) Construction and Building Trades Advanced Painting & 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Level Course Entry requirements Campus Decorating Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 1 Introductory Skills in Brickwork 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English C Advanced Bricklaying 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Language Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) Introductory Skills in Carpentry 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English C Language Introductory Skills in Painting 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English C Design and Visual Arts & Decorating Language Level Course Entry requirements Campus Introductory Skills in Plumbing 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English O UAL Diploma in Art & Design 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English H Language 2 Language and preferably an art-related subject Intermediate Skills in Brickwork Level 1 Brickwork, plus a minimum grade 4 in C 2 UAL Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H GCSE English Language and Maths 3 Fine Art Language and preferably an art-related subject Intermediate Skills in Painting Level 1 Painting & Decorating, plus a minimum C UAL Extended Diploma in 3D 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H & Decorating grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths Design Language and preferably an art-related subject Intermediate Skills in Carpentry Level 1 Carpentry, plus a minimum grade 4 in GCSE C UAL Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H & Joinery English Language and Maths Fashion & Textiles Language and preferably an art-related subject Intermediate Skills in Plumbing Plumbing Level 1, plus a minimum grade 4 in GCSE O UAL Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H English Language and Maths Graphic Design Language and art-related subject Intermediate Skills in Electrical 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including O UAL 18+ Foundation Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H Installation English Language and Maths in Art & Design Language Intermediate Construction 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above Building (Maintenance Operations) Apprenticeship Intermediate Plumbing 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above & Heating Apprenticeship Intermediate Carpentry 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum & Joinery Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) Intermediate Painting & 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Decorating Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) Intermediate Dry Lining 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent)
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Engineering Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy Level 2 C 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Certificate in Engineering O Diploma in Hairdressing Hairdressing Level 2 C 1 Language Diploma in Hair & Media Hair & Media Make-up Level 2 or Level 2 Beauty Certificate in Engineering 5 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English C O Make-up Therapy. Minimum of Functional Skills at Level 1 2 Operations Language, Maths and Science Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English in Electrical & Electronic O 3 Language, Maths and Double Science Health and Social Care Engineering Level Course Entry requirements Campus Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English O in Engineering Language, Science and Maths (preferably at grade 6) Award/Certificate in Health, 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including Social Care & Children’s and C/H/P Advanced Maintenance 1 English Language 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Young People’s Settings Operative Engineering Language, Maths and a Science Technician Apprenticeship Certificate/Extended 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Diploma in Health C/H/P 2 English Language Advanced Engineering 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English & Social Care Technician Apprenticeship Language, Maths and a Science Intermediate Adult 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Care Apprenticeship Language and Maths Games Design Intermediate Health & Social 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Care Apprenticeship Language and Maths Level Course Entry requirements Campus Intermediate Hospital Care 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English 1 Introductory Diploma 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English H (NHS) Apprenticeship Language and Maths in Games, Film & Photography Language Diploma/Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C/H/P BTEC Introductory Certificate 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English P 3 in Health & Social Care Language and Maths in Games Language Advanced Adult Care 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English 2 Diploma in Games Design 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English H/P Apprenticeship Language and Maths & Interactive Media Language Advanced Health & Social 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English 3 NextGen/AIM Extended 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H/P Care Apprenticeship Language and Maths Diploma in Games Animation Language & VFX Skills
Inclusion Hair and Beauty Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus No formal entry requirements, learners must have Pathway to Supported Work C/H/P 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English a current EHCP Award in Hair & Beauty C 1 Language Pathway for Independent No formal entry requirements, learners must have C/H Certificate/Diploma 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Living a current EHCP C 2 in Hairdressing Language No formal entry requirements. Learners may Pathway to Career Discovery C/H/P 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English be expected to attend an interview Diploma in Beauty Therapy C Language Diploma in Hair & Media 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English C Make-up Language Intermediate Barbering 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Apprenticeship Language Intermediate Hairdressing 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Professional Apprenticeship Language
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IT and Computing Media, Journalism and Photography Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus Introduction Diploma to 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (or equivalent), including BTEC Introductory Diploma 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English C H 1 Information Technology English Language and Maths 1 in Games, Film & Photography Language 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Diploma in Digital Applications C UAL Diploma in Creative Media H 2 English Language and Maths 2 Language Diploma in Networks 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English C UAL Diploma in Photography H & Cyber Security English Language and Maths Language Intermediate ICT Practitioner 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalents), including UAL Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 3 Creative Media (TV & Film) Language 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including UAL Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Diploma in IT (General) C H 3 English Language and Maths no lower than a 3 Creative Media (Journalism) Language Diploma in IT (Networks UAL Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including H & Cyber Security) – Millgate C in Photography Language English Language and Maths plus employer interview Skills Academy NCTJ Diploma in Journalism GCSE English Language grade 4 or above H Diploma in IT (Software 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including & Data) – WANdisco Skills C Advanced Journalism Set by employers on an individual basis, English Language and Maths plus employer interview Academy Apprenticeship plus English and Maths at Level 2 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Advanced Infrastructure Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology Technician Apprenticeship subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship Performing Arts and Music 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Level Course Entry requirements Campus Advanced Digital Marketer Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Apprenticeship Diploma in Music H subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship 2 Language plus audition Advanced Software 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English UAL Diploma in Performing 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English H Development Technician Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology and Production Arts Language plus audition Apprenticeship subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship UAL Extended Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Performing and Production H 3 Language plus audition Arts (Acting) Land-based Studies UAL Extended Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Level Course Entry requirements Campus Performing and Production H Language plus audition Award/Certificate/Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Arts 1 H Horticulture Language UAL Extended Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H Award/Certificate/Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Music Language and Music plus audition 2 H Horticulture Language UAL Extended Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H Certificate/Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Music Technology Language plus audition H Environmental Conservation Language UAL Extended Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Production Arts Language plus audition Intermediate Diploma in Language and Maths no lower than Level 1 Floristry Apprenticeship Functional Skills Advanced Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 3 Floristry Apprenticeship Language and Maths, or Floristry Level 2
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Science, Dental and Pharmacy A Levels Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English Diploma in Science 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Language C 3 A Levels 1 3 Language and Maths Extended Certificate 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language, 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, including English C/H 4 A Levels 2 in Applied Science Maths and Double Science/individual sciences Language and Maths
Extended Certificate in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language, Additional requirements C Working in Dental Settings Maths and Double Science/individual sciences Business Studies n/a C Intermediate Pharmacy 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Services Apprenticeship Language and Maths Grade 6 - 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core + Biology Additional Science. 6 – 9 Biology (if sciences taken C Extended Diploma in Science 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language, C individually). 3 with Forensics Maths and Double Science/individual sciences Grade 6 – 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core Extended Diploma in Applied 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language, H/P Chemistry + Additional Science. 6 – 9 Chemistry (if sciences C Science Maths and Double Science/individual sciences taken individually). Extended Diploma in Dental 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English C Computer Science n/a C Technology Language, Maths and Double Science Advanced Dental Nursing 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Criminology n/a C Apprenticeship Language and Maths Economics n/a C Advanced Pharmacy Services 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Apprenticeship Language and Maths English Language Grade 5 – 9 English Language C
Advanced Laboratory 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English English Literature Grade 5 – 9 English Language C Technician Apprenticeship Language, Maths and Double Science Film Studies n/a C
Sport Fine Art Grade 4 or above in an art-related subject C
Level Course Entry requirements Campus Geography Grade 4 – 9 in Geography (if taken) C Introduction to Sport & Active 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Language H 1 Leisure History Grade 4 – 9 in History (if taken) C Certificate in Sport – Coaching/ Law n/a C 5 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language H 2 Fitness Maths Grade 6 – 9 in Maths C 3 Extended Diploma in Sport 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language H Media Studies n/a C Extended Diploma in Sport and 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H Exercise Science Language, Maths and PE/Science Photography Grade 4 or above in an art-related subject C
Advanced Supporting Grade 6 – 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core + 5 GCSEs grade 4 or equivalent, including English Teaching & Learning Physics Additional Science. 6 – 9 Physics (if sciences taken C Language and Maths in PE Apprenticeship individually). Politics n/a C Protective Services Grade 5 – 9 in Maths and English Language. Psychology C Level Course Entry requirements Campus Grade 5 – 9 in at least one science subject. Introductory Diploma Sociology n/a C 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above H/P 1 in Public Services 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Diploma in Public Services H/P 2 Language Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H/P 3 in Public Services Language
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