2017 / 19 Schools Course Guide 2 INTRODUCTION

WCG (Warwickshire College Group) is proudly in its eighteenth year delivering courses for 14-16 year old students. Spanning centres in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, our Colleges deliver vocational courses, personal and social development and English and maths. Our 14-16 programmes are offered to meet the needs of those students who have a vocational interest and those who are at risk of school exclusion or lacking in motivation and engagement. These programmes not only offer a stepping stone into post- 16 study but also raise a student’s self- esteem, motivation and aspirations.

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3 HELLO We understand that the next stage in your education is hugely important and that there are a lot of decisions to make. In this guide you’ll find information about course options across WCG for schools students.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS We’re WCG - seven colleges of excellence across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, each with their own feel and specialist 7 subjects.

MONITORING AND SAFEGUARDING WCG is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our students. We have a duty of care to our students and want them to feel safe at college. We have staff for students to turn to who are responsible for dealing with reported cases of abuse of children and vulnerable young adults. All students will be informed of these designated people as part of their course induction. Whilst at college all students will have a personal tutor and parents/guardians and carers will receive 2 college reports each year – there will also be the opportunity to attend parents events.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW All students will be expected to complete a pre-programme interview and assessment. In some cases students may be asked to complete a taster session or work trial to confirm suitability for a programme. Places on all programmes will be offered subject to this and satisfactory disclosure of supporting information.

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TRANSPORT TO COLLEGE We are unable to provide transport for 14-16 programmes but with over 150 bus routes running to our colleges every day, we’re sure there will be an option for your students. Check out our transport route finder at www.warwickshire.ac.uk/transport or call us and we’ll help you find the quickest and easiest way to get to college.

COSTS For cost information and to discuss bespoke courses and home education programmes please contact;

Warwickshire Chris Gately 01926 884820 [email protected]

Worcestershire Louise Badham 01386 712722 [email protected] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please be advised this document is produced in advance to provide information before application. Qualifications may be subject to change. Please note that all progress 8 courses and bespoke groups are subject to minimum numbers, if programmes do not commence, alternative offers will be made to students with schools concent.

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6 Our Royal Leamington Spa College was redeveloped in December 2014 and we can’t wait for you to explore our improved, modern, creative facilities where you can learn and develop in an innovative space. THE £12 MILLION NEW BUILD INCLUDES: • Exciting state-of-the-art facilities that will allow you to ‘learn by doing’ with technology integrated into the building • Learning zones on each floor – flexible, open-plan spaces for students • New purpose built construction areas for plumbing and electrical courses • Professional hairdressing and beauty salons and state-of- the-art learning spaces where students will develop their skills before getting the hands-on experience of working with real clients in the salon ...AND THAT’S NOT ALL! WE ALSO HAVE: • £5.8 million School of Arts building designed with spaces to meet the creative needs of our students • 266 Apple Macs, three fashion studios, photographic and recording studios • New science labs full of the latest gadgets including Apple TV linked up to iPad technology, interactive whiteboards and 3D television screens • University-style lecture theatre • Sports hall and gym • Spacious, well-equipped library • New for 2017 - STEM Centre to enhance learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for all students.

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7 DESIGN ENGINEER CONSTRUCT*

The DEC! programme offers a new and innovative project based approach to learning that is both challenging and rewarding with a focus on the technical and professional aspects of the Construction and Built Environment sector of industry. This 1 year programme is predominantly theory based and will be offered for 1 day per week. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. This is a Level 2 progarmme and all students should be predicted/working towards at least 4 grade D GCSEs including English and Maths. Students should also have a proficient use of IT. Progression can include study at Level 3 and A-Levels. All students will be expected to attend a pre-course interview and will be required to complete an assessment. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only. Individual applicants will also be considered for infill places on alternative programmes.

AWARD IN HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDIES*

This course will offer an introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector and is designed to build on students interest and passion for the hair and beauty industry. The course will have theory and practical elements to prepare students for further learning or training such as Level 2 Hairdressing or Level 2 Beauty Therapy. This 1 year programme is predominantly theory based and will be offered for 1 day per week. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only. Individual applicants will also be considered for infill places on alternative programmes.

FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

This Entry 3 Award programme will offer students the opportunity to study a variety of trades with equal practical and theory elements. This will include the craft areas of Brickwork, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Painting and Decorating and Tiling. Successful completion of the course could lead to progression onto specialist full-time courses in the trade areas covered.This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

POSITIVE CHOICES

This course is intended for students who want to gain new skills, improve confidence, self-esteem and progress onto further education programmes or employment. Students will study towards a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Workskills for 3 days per week and content will include; personal, team and interpersonal Skills, enterprise activities, preparation for work and employment and presentation Skills. Students will also have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English and Maths.This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

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8 PRINCE’S TRUST ACHIEVE

This 3 day per week course will run from September 2017 for 18 weeks and is delivered in partnership with Prince’s Trust. Students will have the opportunity to gain new skills, improve confidence, self-esteem and progress onto further education programmes or employment. Students will complete the Prince’s Trust Level 1 Award in Personal Development & Employability and also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications. This programme leads onto the Headstart programme as detailed below.

HEADSTART This Level 1 programme will run from January 2018 for 18 weeks. Students will study a BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Workskills with and is intended for those who wish to gain new skills, improve confidence, self-esteem with a focus on post- 16 progression. Students will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English and Maths and complete enterprise and preparation for work activities.

CATERING This Entry Level 3 course is intended for students who wish to gain vocational skills in the catering area. It offers students the ideal opportunity to train in a work based environment and learn how to prepare, cook and serve food. Areas of study will include; Food preparation and cooking in a catering kitchen, Food service and maintaining a dining area in the college Bistro, Safety in a catering environment, Personal and food hygiene and Nutrition and healthy eating. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

INFILL OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the above courses there will also be the opportunity for students to enrol with post-16 students on the following courses; Fashion and textiles and Business and IT.

*Progress 8 compliant

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10 The £33 million Rugby College has specialist facilities for engineering, construction, sport, hair, beauty therapies and performing arts. ENJOY: • Recently completed engineering centre with industry- standard facilities and cutting-edge Power Academy • First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops including CAD facilities • Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities • Full size training bays for plumbing and carpentry • IT facilities with industry standard software and design suites • Purpose-built art, design and craft workshops • Four hairdressing and beauty salons offering a full range of treatments • 150 seat theatre • Performance and dance facilities • Outdoor, all-weather sports pitches, four-court sports hall and multi-gym • On-site nursery • Conferencing and business facilities • Well-stocked and spacious library

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AWARD IN HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDIES*

SPORT*

The aim of this programme is to provide students with an introduction to the sports industry, there will be both practical and theory elements to this course. Through studying different career options students will develop a range of valuable skills such as leadership, planning, initiative and teamwork. On successful completion of this qualification, students can progress onto further study in Sport and Public Services. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only. Individual applicants will also be considered for infill places on alternative programmes.

FOUNDATION MOTOR VEHICLE

This course will offer an introduction to the Motor Vehicle industry with equal theory and practical elements. Offered at Level 1 students will study Health and Safety, Foundation Skills, Chassis Components, Engines and Components, Transmissions, Vehicle Electrics and Vehicle Construction. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

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12 FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

This Entry 3 Award programme will offer students the opportunity to study a variety of trades with equal practical and theory elements. This will include the craft areas of Brickwork, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Painting and Decorating and Tiling. Successful completion of the course could lead to progression onto specialist full-time courses in the trade areas covered. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

PRINCE’S TRUST ACHIEVE

HEADSTART This Level 1 programme will run from January 2018 for 18 weeks. Students will study a BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Workskills with and is intended for those who wish to gain new skills, improve confidence, self-esteem with a focus on post-16 progression. Students will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English and Maths and complete enterprise and preparation for work activities. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

INFILL OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the above courses there will also be the opportunity for students to enrol with post-16 students on the following courses; Business and IT, Art and Design and Sport and Public Services.

*Progress 8 compliant

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14 Moreton Morrell College covers 750 acres of countryside - giving our land-based students a fantastic ‘real life’ learning environment. The stunning campus is the perfect setting for you to launch your career. ENJOY: • A working commercial farm over 230 hectares • Large dairy herd and sheep flock • Stabling for over 100 horses • Equine therapy and rehabilitation centre • An indoor school, a covered outdoor school, a large outdoor riding arena and horse walker • Purpose-built farriery teaching unit • Traditional brick-built forge and fully equipped farriery • Wildlife habitats including woodlands, wetlands and grasslands • Specialist facilities for veterinary nursing, as well as a large animal welfare centre • Construction facility with an open workshop area for brickwork, carpentry and multi-skilling • Spacious library and resource centre • Halls of residence • Intercampus transport • Sports hall and facilities • New Sports Academies

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ANIMAL CARE (2 YEAR PROGRAMME)

This Level 1 or 2 programme will offer students the opportunity to gain skills in the the care, feeding and watering of small animals. Study will also include; animal health, animal housing and safe and effective working practices. This course provides a foundation for developing general skills, with a balance between practical skills development and underpinning knowledge.All applicants will complete a pre- programme interview and should have a keen interest in the subject area. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only.

EQUINE/HORSE CARE (2 YEAR PROGRAMME)

The Equine and Horse Care course will provide a foundation for developing general and equine skills, with focus balanced between practical skills development and underpinning knowledge. Students must have a keen interest in the subject area and all applicants must be competent riders and securely able to walk, rising trot and canter. All applicants will complete a riding assessment at interview. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only.

*Progress 8 compliant

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18 The specialist engineering facilities at Warwick Trident College include state-of-the-art engineering workshops and laboratories for students and employers. NEW TO WARWICK TRIDENT... We’re excited to welcome you to our new £3m Centre for Product Creation which opened in December 2015. The 6,000m2 three-storey building includes specialist engineering workshops, 12 teaching labs, 3 computer labs and 3 specialist engineering technology labs tailored to the high quality courses demanded by our students. Working in partnership with internationally-renowned companies such as Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls Royce, we deliver courses in engineering and motorsport up to degree level. ENJOY: • First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops including CAD facilities • Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities • Comprehensive vehicle engineering facilities with 1000m2 fitted with the latest industry test equipment and a separate, 400kw rolling road • Vehicle diagnostic equipment including 4-wheel alignment systems, brake and suspension testers, management systems analysers and 450hp chassis dynamometers • Training vehicles include a new Range Rover and Jaguar F-Type • Well-stocked library • Full conferencing facilities

FOUNDATION MOTOR VEHICLE

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20 NEW FOR 2017 We recently opened our brand new £5.8m building which hosts our spectacular Collections House, living wall, library and classrooms. But it doesn't stop there, we're planning a brand new Agri-Tech Lab and STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). In the lab will be state-of-the-art technology used in agriculture and horticulture including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles with HD, thermal and multi-spectral imaging. Gaming equipment and high-spec PCs will enable you to create simulations and visualisations of different environments. Try out GPS and GIS surveying equipment, sensor technology and robotics and see how they are used in industry. As well as this, we'll have new aquaponics and hydroponics equipment and will be creating a vertical farm on campus.

ENJOY: • Collections House • Dedicated HE suite • Living wall, vivariums and aquaponics • Commercial plant nursery system • Commercial plant centre • Soil and plant science laboratories • Fruit unit with commercial juice • Landscape design studios production facilities • Organic and specialist plant units • Commercial orchards • Landscape workshops • Extensive landscaped gardens and • Modern controlled glasshouses arboretum • Horticultural machinery • 30 acre wood • Specialist animal centre • Library • Veterinary nursing suite • Halls of residence • Dog grooming parlour • Sports fields • Large and small animal enclosures • Students’ Union • Tropical species unit

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21 CERTIFICATE IN LAND BASED STUDIES

This course will offer an introduction to the Landbased sector, students can select one of three pathways, Animal Welfare, Countryside Skills or Horticulture. This can be offered at Level One and will introduce the student to a range of skills, these will include safe working practices, working with plants and animals to include animal handling This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.All students will be expected to attend a pre-course interview

ANIMAL CARE (2 YEAR PROGRAMME)*

HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

This course will offer an introduction to the Horticultural Machinery Maintenance industry with equal theory and practical elements. Offered at Level 1 students will study Health and Safety, Foundation Skills, and practical elements including the maintaining of; quad bikes, hedge trimmers and lawn mowers. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. All students will be expected to attend a pre- course interview.

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24 Evesham College offers its students specialist facilities in many areas including engineering, motor vehicle, beauty therapy, hairdressing, plumbing and heating, ensuring a ‘real life’ learning experience in this small and friendly campus. ENJOY: • Fully equipped IT facilities and media suites • Dedicated photography studio • Hairdressing and beauty training salons offering a full range of treatments to the public • Energy Training Centre • Recently completed engineering centre with industry- standard facilities • Specialist car body repair and paint training centre • Excellent Land-Based Engineering training facility • Large industry standard motor vehicle training workshops • Excellent practical training facilities for our sport students at Evesham Leisure Centre • A well equipped Learning Resource Centre • An excellent refreshment and relaxation area in The Hub, which includes a Costa Coffee Shop

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25 DESIGN ENGINEER CONSTRUCT*

The DEC! programme offers a new and innovative project based approach to learning that is both challenging and rewarding with a focus on the technical and professional aspects of the Construction and Built Environment sector of industry. This 1 year programme is predominantly theory based and will be offered for 1 day per week. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. This is a Level 2 programme and all students should be predicted/ working towards at least 4 grade D GCSEs including English and Maths. Students should also have a proficient use of IT. Progression can include study at Level 3 and A-Levels. All students will be expected to attend a pre-course interview and will be required to complete an assessment. This course is offered on a bespoke basis only. Individual applicants will also be considered for infill places on alternative programmes.

FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

This Entry 3 Award programme will offer students the opportunity to study a variety of trades with equal practical and theory elements. This will include the craft areas of Brickwork, Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Painting and Decorating and Tiling. Successful completion of the course could lead to progression onto specialist full-time courses in the trade areas covered. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11.

HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

This course will offer an introduction to the Horticultural Machinery Maintenance industry with equal theory and practical elements. Offered at Level 1 students will study Health and Safety, Foundation Skills, and practical elements including the maintaining of; quad bikes, hedge trimmers and lawn mowers. This programme is aimed at students in school years 10 and 11. ll students will be expected to attend a pre- course interview.

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26 FOUNDATION MOTOR VEHICLE/SERVICE MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

AWARD IN HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDIES*

*Progress 8 compliant

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28 Malvern Hills College has been a centre of excellence for Art and Crafts for many years, and also boasts specialist facilities for those studying hairdressing and beauty therapy, ensuring our students reach their full potential at this small friendly college which has the fabulous backdrop of the Malvern Hills. ENJOY: • Inspirational art studios and workshops • Hairdressing and beauty training salons offering a full range of treatments to the public • Fully equipped IT facilities • A well equipped Learning Resource Centre • Excellent links with local Artists and Craftpersons, giving students access to an array of exhibitions right on their doorstep.

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29 AWARD IN HAIR AND BEAUTY STUDIES*

*Progress 8 compliant

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31 HOME EDUCATION

WCG can also support year 10 and 11 students who are registered as ‘Elective Home Educated’. Alongside our Level 1 vocational courses students may wish to enrol on the following courses offered to help prepare for the next stage of their education or training.

POSITIVE CHOICES

PRINCE’S TRUST ACHIEVE

HEADSTART

This Level 1 programme will run from January 2018 for 18 weeks. Students will study a BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Workskills with and is intended for those who wish to gain new skills, improve confidence, self-esteem with a focus on post-16 progression. Students will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English and Maths and complete enterprise and preparation for work activities

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32 WHAT ELSE CAN WE OFFER

Alongside our offer of infill and bespoke programmes we are pleased to be able to offer a range of activities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire for schools. These include; • Free evening GCSE English and Maths classes for schools staff in Leamington Spa, Rugby and Evesham • ICT and Network support provided on-site by Level 3 computing students • Sports coaching for schools students by our Level 3 sports students • Team building activities provided by Prince’s Trust and Public Services staff and students • Practical projects completed by Horticulture and Arboriculture students • Health and Social Care students can complete work placements in schools to provide In class support • Hire of excellent conference and banqueting facilities • Opportunities for forest schools • STEM Club activities • Attendance by expert staff at schools careers and options events

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