LOOKING UP
Things are LOOKING UP for Kirklees College and for you.
We know times are tough at the moment but we passionately believe that college can move you on to higher education, build your dream career and brighten your future.
New exceptional facilities and high quality teaching together, mean things are LOOKING UP in Kirklees. Principal’s introduction Contents Our goal at Kirklees College is to with relevant industrial experience nurture, develop and challenge the who care about your success; and a young people who come to us and wide range of specialist vocational Principal’s introduction 1 equip them with the skills they need for qualifications on offer; Kirklees College Where is my course? 2-19 the world of work and progression to is a fantastic choice for you and your You’re invited 20-21 higher level learning. future. Student life 22-23 In this prospectus we aim to provide We look forward to hearing from you. Supporting you 24-25 you with information about our courses Additional learning support 26 and show you just what you can achieve with the qualification you choose. Get some advice 27 Level explained 28-32 Vocational education and training Qualifications explained 33 at the college isn’t just about direct Parents’ guide 34 employment; more than 400 of our full time students go to a UK university Peter McCann How to apply 36-37 each year. Many progress to full Principal Access to higher education 38-39 honours or foundation degrees at the Animal care, equine and countryside conservation 40-49 college which are validated by Leeds Apprenticeships 50-69 Metropolitan University or the University of Huddersfield, and a significantly Business 70-79 lower cost than most similar higher Childcare and education 80-85 education courses. Computing and ICT 86-93 Apprenticeships are a key priority for Construction 94-107 the government, they are good for Creative industries 108-131 business, improve productivity and give
Engineering 132-137 employers a competitive advantage. full time Pros p ectus 2012/13 ESOL (16-18) 138-139 These courses shape your learning in line with the job you are, and will Foundations studies 140-155 be doing. There are more than 14 Hair, beauty and holistics 156-165 apprenticeships to choose from at the Health and social care 166-173 college. Hospitality and catering 174-181 With a number of specialist, dedicated, Motor vehicle 182-187 industry standard, campuses across Public services 188-195 Dewsbury, Batley, Huddersfield and Science 196-201 Ossett; a brand new Huddersfield Centre in the Waterfront Quarter; a Sport 202-207 challenging student experience with Travel and tourism 208-215 lots of ways to get involved Open days 216-217 outside your study; great staff Contacts 219 1 Where is my course? full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
2 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 3 Brunel House Centre A62 TO LEEDS, M62 JCT 25 Situated on the Leeds Road corridor, Brunel E AN L
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Brunel House Centre Old Fieldhouse Lane, Off Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1AG 01484 437141 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
4 5 Dewsbury Centre
The college’s Dewsbury Centre has recently seen major renovations. The developments cost in the region of £450,000 and saw the introduction of new hair and beauty
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F O E D R N R With a refectory, beauty salons T O N H S T O S T D R K T S P P A L T R A R S T R E A W H C K and vibrant students’ union area A D L D 3 J R I D R A D F T 5 A S R EM R
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has everything you need close at E H B M T O A L C V R D C O O R L A E S D B I N G R A D hand. Close to the town centre D S R N S T D A E S S 6 Y D T T E AV A E 3 B L and the railway station, the centre E R D 8 D S WS 8 E A N’ W IL L 3 S W NI R 6 B
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Dewsbury Centre Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2AS 01924 465916 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
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8 9 Highfields Centre
A creative hub, Highfields is home to performing arts, music, art and design and a whole host of the college’s creative
industries courses. A62 TO LEEDS, M62 JCT 25 A641 TO If you’re looking for a future treading the BRIGHOUSE
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6 band, Highfields offers the facilities to help A629 TO A A 6 2 M62 JCT 24 9 you achieve. With an impressive theatre, D
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Highfields Centre Highfields Road, New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5LS Tel: 01484 437047 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
10 11 Huddersfield Centre
In September 2012, the college will open a brand new, state-of-the-art campus for its learners in the shape of the Huddersfield Centre, Waterfront Quarter. As one of only A62 TO 13 colleges in England given funding from LEEDS, M62 JCT 25 A641 TO the former Learning and Skills Council, the BRIGHOUSE
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H I G E ST S ' N H A T R L G 6 SD A N tallest and when complete, will achieve a J ON D H D E L R 4 O W E C 0 Y V R E
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12 13 To Kirklees College: Dewsbury Centre
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6 f a x R D A 6 3 8 A In July 2009, Kirklees College invested M1 TO 3 5 LEEDS, M62 & A1 £120,000 in the specialist Ossett Centre at 6 A B R I N 6 1 Y G 2 Sandbeds Industrial Estate. R R DEWSBU RY U D 8 B S DEWSBURY W M E A 6 3 1 STATION D R D 8 L E E D S Opened by building firm founder, Howard R D D I E L E F 4 4 A K A 6 W D E W S B U R Y A D Cook MBE, the centre boasts state-of-the- L A M S R D R D D 4 A E A 4 L WA K E F I E L D W S 6 6 Y R D B E K L U 3 A R art facilities, including workshops, specialist N I Y E 8 K N R C D M1 9 I G H J 0 C Junction 40 LOW LAITHES S tooling, machinery and plastering bays, an 4 GOLF COURSE C A644 TO 6 W H
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Ossett Centre Sandbeds Industrial Estate, Off Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9ND 01924 436209 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
14 15 A641 TO Taylor Hill Centre BRIGHOUSE
A A629 TO 6 1 E A V 2 M62 JCT 24 4 6 R O 9 2 4 G 0 N 6 6 O S A R T R D G E T E N A The award winning eco-friendly Taylor Hill Centre
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M I A E T B N L CENTERE 3 The Royal Institute Building Architecture called the C O K T H C A S G A E T N MU LTI N 4 S U A E T O B E R E 6 ST OREY B centre “an example of environmentally aware design A 6 2 R D U S B Q T 6 L UNI VERSI TY 4 L T I W H 3 H A 2 H K producing an attractive, delightful place to learn and O L T M U E E O 2 F S I A P 3 E S T 4 L 9 A 6 D EE 2 teach.” R H B R D C D 6 TR S A N S T C E O F I R T H L N UE E Q 6 R O D 61 A D A629 TO R A I A The centre offers a grooming service for domestic R Q L L R D SHEFFIELD, T O M I U I C S A D A V E N L M S I (A642, WAKEFIELD), E D D E R D E A pets, including dogs, cats and rabbits. The service D H E M1 R I T H D T E R W S T O T D includes bathing and drying, trimming, nail clipping O R O O E S B W W W L A K A N A C L L O D A L A and ear cleaning so pets can look and feel their best. E B H E R T I 8 S I H 0 D 1 T W For more information on the grooming service, go to: B 6 G www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/info/services/2 E 6 L O 1 C 6 K W A O O D S
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Taylor Hill Centre Close Hill Lane, Taylor Hill Huddersfield, HD4 6LE 01484 437184 full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
16 17 Wheelwright Centre
Also known as the Batley School of Art and Design, the Wheelwright Centre is the college’s hub of creativity in Dewsbury. Offering a range of further and higher education specialist creative Wheelwright Centre courses, Wheelwright is the perfect
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A D L D 3 J R photography studio, library, new gallery R I D A D F T 5 A S R EM R
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M L H B M E T C O A and other art and design courses. L A V E S R D C O O R L D B I N G R A D D S R N S T D A E S S 6 Y D T T E At the end of each year, Wheelwright is AV 3 A E B L E R D 8 D S WS 8 E A N’ W IL L 3 S W NI
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18 19 20 full time Prospectus 2012/13 Y For moregoto: www.facebook.com/kirkleescollege information, students. Showcase, atalentcompetition forKirkleesCollege for aworthwhilecause.The nightincludestheStudent across theregion tocome togetherandraisemoney The eventallowsindividualsandorganisations from Huddersfield Town Academy. scheme forYorkshire AirAmbulance and supports the‘KeepItUp’campaign,afundraising The KirkleesCharityGalaisaspectaculareventthat tel: 01484437070oremail:[email protected] office, For morecontacttheinformation information, and lifeasastudentatKirkleesCollege. thecollegecentres,Visit talktotutorsandfindoutmore aboutyourcourse are lotsofwaysforyoutogetinvolved. Kirklees Collegehostsanumberofeventsthroughout theyearandthere ou’re invited Wednesday 23November, 5.30-7.30pm(DewsburyCentre) Tuesday 22November, 5.30-7.30pm(HuddersfieldCentre) Thursday 26January, 5.30-7.30pm(HuddersfieldCentre) Tuesday 20March, 5.30-7.30pm(HuddersfieldCentre) Kirklees Collegeopenevenings Kirklees CharityGala2012 May 2012 Inset: Thetalent showcontestants Kirklees Charity GalaMay2011 Main image:
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There’s much more to your time at Facilities for studying and Enrichment - Sports and If you’re the sporty type you can Kirklees College than study. The socialising activities play for the college’s sport teams; social side of college life can build With extensive resources and There’s a massive range of leisure try out for basketball, football, and new friendships, spark new hobbies reference materials, the college activities on offer at Kirklees rugby league. Or why not play and leave you with some precious libraries are open most evenings and College, also known as enrichment. for fun with activities including memories. With so many ways provide the place to get your work You can even take an additional badminton, cheerleading, cricket, to get involved, you might find done. qualification to compliment your swimming and indoor football. yourself struggling to fit it all in. course. State-of-the-art computers and an As a Kirklees College student you’ll impressive network of IT suites across Activities are free and vary from year be able to access a range of free Be part of the lively the college mean you are never too to year; some favourites include activities at local sports centres Students’ Union (SU) far away from a computer. Get your chess, college magazine, and DJ through Kirklees Active Leisure. Get involved in societies, clubs, projects and assignments printed workshops. events and trips; meet new friends; at one of our print rooms with your take part in activities; and relax and student discount. For more information contact the sport team, catch up in the college’s dedicated tel: 01484 437000 ext. 7053 (Huddersfield). social areas. Become a member You can access a number of course of the National Union of Students related services across the college (NUS) and benefit from discounts at centres. Why not meet your friends cinemas, restaurants and shops, your for lunch in one of the college’s socialising doesn’t have to stop at restaurants or cafe bars? You can college. www.nus.org.uk get your hair done or treat yourself to some pampering in one of the college’s newly refurbished hair and Have your say beauty salons. You can become a course representative to voice your opinions Treat your pets to a good grooming full time Pros p ectus 2012/13 and make sure your classmates’ views at the award winning eco-friendly are heard. As a course representative animal care centre, Taylor Hill. you’ll play a key part in decision making at your college. Place your children in safe hands at one of our childcare and crèche You’ll find more information about facilities. You may even be eligible the SU at Freshers’ Fair in September for help with childcare costs. or you can contact the SU team, tel: 01484 437090 / 01484 536521 ext. 7842 (Huddersfield) or 01924 465916 ext. 2406 (Dewsbury). full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
22 23 24 full time Prospectus 2012/13 more tel:01484 437033. information, Contact theadmissionsteam for to payfeesforyourfulltime course. If you’re aged16-18youwon’t need [email protected] or email: tel: 01484437000ext.7266 information, financial supportteamformore grant;contactthe learner learning supportfundandthe adult learner with childcare foryoungparents, the Financial supportcanincludehelp might think. financial helpavailablethanyou ever make–andthere ismore could bethebestinvestmentyou Studying acourseatKirkleesCollege Financial suppor the one-to-onesupportyouneed. success willbeonhandtoprovide all personal tutorandteamleaderfor to helpyousucceed.Your tutor, which iswhywehaveateamhere school tocollegecanbetough, We realise thatthetransitionfrom individual suppor productive andsuccessful. available tomakesure youare There isextensivestudentsupport of yourtimeatKirkleesCollege. We wantyoutogetthemostout youSupporting t t without being judgemental. unconditional respect andregard, successful atcollege.They willoffer and committedtohelping youtobe professionally trained,experienced The collegecounsellorsare service availabletoallstudents. is afree, confidentialcounselling studies oryourpersonallife,there at college,whethertodowithyour If youhaveproblems whilstyouare Counselling service form. on yourapplicationandenrolment Make sure youhighlightyourneeds 01484 437000ext.7060 Huddersfield Centre: 01924 436206(direct voice/textline) 01924 465916ext.2206or Dewsbury Centre: Hearing impairments 01484 437941 Huddersfield Centre: 01924 465916ext.2300 Dewsbury Centre: 01484 437000ext.7765 ALS manager: For morecontact: information difficultyordisability.learning extra helpbecausetheyhavea available tostudentswhomayneed supportis Additional learning Additional learnesuppo t 01484 437000ext.7044. Huddersfield Centre: 01924 465916ext.2298or Dewsbury Centre: For more information: course andmoveontofurtherstudy. are importanttohelpyoupassyour college canoffer support.Theseskills problems withmathsandEnglish,the If youhaveanydifficultystudyingor English andmaths suppor alcohol misuse,orhomelessness. bullying andharassment,drugs you withissues,includingtransition, The pastoralsupportteamcan college. that mayaffectat yourperformance and helpyouwithanypersonalissues can giveyouadviceandguidance personal development.Your tutor monitor youracademicprogress and tutor whomeetsyouregularly to As astudentyouwillhavepersonal P astoral suppo t t [email protected] 01484 437000ext.7406 Huddersfield Centre: 01924 465916ext.2226 Dewsbury Centre: job orgotouniversity. your future, whetheryouwanttofinda help youmakeyourdecisionabout They canalsogiveyouguidanceto for you,before youbeginyourstudy. the rightcourse,levelandqualification The careers teamcanadviseyouabout Carees service screening andpregnancy testing. health andcontraception,chlamydia of contraceptives,adviceonsexual service canprovide awiderange for allatKirkleesCollege.The contraception serviceisavailable A free, confidentialsexualhealthand contraception service Sexual health and of identity. college IDatalltimesasproof students are required towear for yoursafety. Allstaff and video systemare inplace security teamanda to behavesensibly. Aspecialist college andexpectallstudents We wantyoutofeelsafeat Safety andsecurit
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Level 3explained increasingly lookingforapplicantswhoare qualifiedatthislevel. Universities require mostapplicantstobequalifiedthislevel.Employersare inawiderangeoftasksandsituations. you touseyourlearning skills inasubject,specificworkarea orabroad economicsector. Theyhelp Level 3qualificationsdevelopyourdetailedknowledge,understandingand Level 3 Level BTEC DiplomaorExtended Access toHigherEducation Qualification CACHE Diploma Apprenticeships NVQ level2 Diploma Source: Connexions Direct –Understanding QualificationLevels • • • • • • • • • Minimum entry requiements level 2 qualification with overall merit IT atlevel2,or Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsand Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including some coursesmaths, including Englishlanguage,andfor Minimum of5GCSEsgradeA*–C, vocational area and wish to take up a or knowledgeofworkinginthe You shoulddemonstrateaninterest level 2withinoneyear. ability toachieveEnglishlanguage you are workingatlevel1andthe an initialassessmentindicatingthat equivalent qualification,and NVQ level2,or 2. grade and English and maths at level vocational area. or knowledgeofworkinginthe You shoulddemonstrateaninterest one year. language andmathslevel2within the abilitytoachieveEnglish that youare workingatlevel1and An initialassessmentwhichindicates career intherelevant industry.
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work experience. out atyourrelevant parttimejobor time studyingincollegewith You willspendthemajorityofyour employment. and knowledgeyou’llneedfor courses whichwilldeveloptheskill (NVQs) are practicalwork-related National Vocational Qualifications NVQ preparation foruniversity. to focusononesubjectarea; perfect A-levels. Thequalificationallowsyou of, oralongsideyourGCSEsand Your BTECcanbestudiedinplace employment. need togoonuniversityorinto and willequipyouwiththeskills toA-levels(atlevel3) alternative This work-related qualificationisan BTEC explained Qualifications do yourjobwell. to giveyoutheskillsyou’llneed the helpofemployersinindustry Apprenticeships are designedwith into collegeonadayrelease basis. training intheworkplace,coming You willdothemajorityofyour organisation andgainaqualification. awage,workinan you canearn Studying anapprenticeship means Apprenticeship
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Level: 3 Centre: Huddersfield Duration: 1 year Contact: 01484 437070 Access to [email protected] Entry requirements: How will I be assessed? • A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, A combination of: including English language and maths (for • coursework, Higher some pathways), or • exams, and • Higher Diploma at level 2, including • oral presentations. Functional Skills English, maths and IT at level 2. What’s next? Education You could progress onto a range of degree You will have an initial assessment and an courses, which may include: biomedical interview to make sure the course is suitable. science, English, environmental science, For history or literature you may not need history, law, midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy, Access staff are frequently maths. psychology, social and community work and teaching.
thanked by former students, Overview “ This course offers mature students an
who have gone to university alternative route to university or work related and now have new careers, training. “ Access will help you to develop the skills and for the change to their lives self-confidence you will need to return to studying and progress to university. that the course opened up Level 3 pathways include: to them. • Access to Health Science/Nursing in human biology, health studies, medical sciences F ull time Pros p ectus 2012/13 and psychology; claire thomas • Access to Humanities in literature, history, Head of Access to Higher Education politics and sociology; • Access to Social Sciences in sociology, psychology and research methods;
The course is at A-level standard and most universities require a GCSE grade C or above in English and maths.
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Animal care, equine and countryside conservation
Choose a course in the land-
based sector and turn your “ “ interest and passion into a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Stephen Finney Head of animal and land-based studies
40 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 42 Animal care, equine & countryside conservation Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Land-based Studies(AnimalCare) BTEC Diplomain stone tore-enter work. you couldusethisprogramme asastepping either animalcare orotherland-basedsectors If youhaveprevious experienceworkingin Career prospects Diploma inHorseCare level2 BTEC DiplomainAnimalCare orBTEC What’s next? • • • • Assessment iscontinuouswith: How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • You willcoverthefollowingsubjects: and countrysidestudies. You willgainanintroduction toanimalcare Overview with animalsortheenvironment. and youmusthaveakeeninterest inworking assess yourabilitytoworkatliteracylevel1 You willhaveaninterviewandscreening to • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Taylor HillandHuddersfield Level: 1 practical work. written assignments,and presentations, tutorials, small animalhealth. feeding smallanimals,and maintaining equipment, animals, caring forfarm animal accommodation, animalhealth, farm grooming asmallanimal, entry level3Englishlanguage, including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove, Animal Care BTEC Diplomain own animalunitundersupervision. develop. You willalsoworkinthecollege’s change yourplacementasideas veterinary practicesandstables. You may animal grooming parlours,petshops, Many studentsworkatkennels,catteries, the grooming salon. at ourpurposebuiltextensiveanimalunitand practical subjects.Practicalworktakesplace This coursehasabalanceofacademicand • • • • • You will: progress ontohigherlevelcourses. a positionintheanimalcare industryorto knowledge andpracticalskillsyouneedfor The coursewillgiveyoutheacademic Overview and acommitmenttothewelfare ofanimals. You willneedakeeninterest inthesubject • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Taylor Hill Level: 2 grooming. be introduced toanimalbreeds and maintenance, and participate inproviding estate maintain animalhealthandwelfare, animal feeding, maintain animalaccommodation,practical land-based industries, complete workexperienceinthe and ITatlevel1. grade, with Functional Skills English, maths New Diplomaatlevel1overallmerit including Englishlanguage,or Minimum of four GCSEs grade D or above,
• • • • • • • industry, including: You couldmoveontoemploymentwithinthe Career prospects Management level3 BTEC ExtendedDiplomainAnimal What’s next? • • • • continual assessmentprogramme through: Your progress willbemonitored ona How willIbeassessed? veterinary nursingassistant. animal grooming parlours,or animal welfare establishments, pet shops, catteries, kennels, animal collections, practical skills. written assignments,and presentations, tutorials,
43 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Animal care, equine & countryside conservation countryside & equine care, Animal 44 Animal care, equine & countryside conservation Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Animal Management BTEC xtended Diploma in • • • • • On thisprogramme, youwill: and animalcentres. involves industrialvisitstozoos,sanctuaries day workplacementperweek.Thecourse You willhavethree daysincollegeandone Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Taylor HillandHuddersfield Level: 3 communication. animal biology, and animalbehaviourand aquatics, doggrooming, estateskills, study petstore design,principlesof rehabilitation, and aboutwildlifemanagementand learn plan andmonitoranimalfeeding, health, tounderstandandpromotelearn animal specific aspectsoftheindustry, husbandry andwelfare ofanimalsandmore study anddevelopskillsinthescience, Functional SkillsEnglish,level2. Diploma atlevel2meritgrade,andwith including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, • • Successful studentshaveprogressed to: • • • • • work in: Opportunities foremploymentincluding Career prospects • • • with: Assessment iscontinuousoverthetwoyears How willIbeassessed? dog grooming andpetinsurance. employment inthepolice,RAF, vetnursing, College oruniversity, and Higher National Diploma courses at Kirklees commercial organisations wild lifecentres, and animal welfare establishments, laboratories, vets, practical sessions. projects, and assignments,
Diploma inHorse Care which specialisesinyourinterests. chance ofgoingtoabig,professional yard prepared tomove, youstandamuchbetter in alocalyard oranywhere intheUK.Ifyouare The courseinvolvesaworkplacement, either cross-country course. including anoutdoorarena, indoorschooland a widevarietyofhorsestorideandworkwith, The horseyard boastsverygoodfacilitiesand • • • • • • • • • dealing withhorses.Subjectscovered include: You willgainlotsofexperienceworkingand about generalhorsecare. riding ontheflatandjumping,learning and practicalworkatthestables,including You willstudyamixture oftheoryatcollege Overview fitness test. course youmustbeprepared foraphysical horses. Asthisisaphysicallydemanding interview andhavesomeexperiencewith You shouldalsohaveattendedasatisfactory • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: HuddersfieldandLeptonStables Level: 2 Functional Skills. riding horsesontheflat,and principles ofhorsebehaviour, trimming andplaiting, horse grooming, horse handling, routine stableduties, feeding andwateringhorses, work-related experience, and ITatlevel1. including FunctionalSkillsEnglish,maths New Diplomaatlevel1overallmeritgrade, including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, stables, saddleriesorfeedmerchants. You couldgoontoworkatridingschools, Career prospects Management BTEC ExtendedDiplomainHorse What’s next? practical assessments. You willbeassessedwithassignmentsand How willIbeassessed?
45 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Animal care, equine & countryside conservation countryside & equine care, Animal 46 Animal care, equine & countryside conservation Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Horse Management BTEC xtended Diploma in cross-country course. including anoutdoorarena, indoorschooland a widevarietyofhorsestorideand workwith, The horseyard boastsverygoodfacilitiesand • • • • • • • • • Examples ofunitscovered include: management. anatomy andallaspectsofhorsecare and aboutthehorse a varietyofhorses,learning of theoryandpracticalwork,includingriding horse husbandry. Thecourseinvolvesamixture principles andpracticesofequestrianism You willgainagoodgrounding inthe Overview the collegetodiscussyoursituation. If youdonotgettheresult youneedcontact prepared foraphysicalfitnesstest. a physicallydemandingcourseyoumustbe Experience withhorsesisdesirable,asthis • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: HuddersfieldandLeptonStables Level: 3 undertaking equestrianteaching. preparing horsesforpresentation, and stable andyard management, horse behaviourandwelfare, riding overfences, riding ontheflat, animal nutrition, riding andexercising horses, health, understanding andpromoting animal including FunctionalSkillsEnglish,level2. New Diplomaatlevel2meritgrade, including Englishlanguage, Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, saddleries orwithfeedcompanies. instructors, competitiongrooming, in You couldgointoemploymentasassistant Career prospects Management Higher NationalDiplomainAnimal What’s next? assignments andpracticaltests. Assessment iscontinuouswithwritten How willIbeassessed? professional yard. a muchbetterchanceofgoingtobig, the UK.Ifyouare willingtotravelyoustand placement, eitherlocallyoranywhere in The courseinvolvesasixweekwork Countryside M anagement BTEC Diplomain landscape. You couldenteremploymentinthefieldof Career prospects Management level3. BTEC ExtendedDiplomainCountryside What’s next? • • • • Assessment iscontinuouswith: How willIbeassessed? • • • • Example ofunitscovered: tractor andstrimmeroperation. and developskillsintheiruse,forexample aboutlandscapemachinerymaintenance learn woodland, heathlandandcoastal.You will maintenance ofBritishhabitatsuchas The courseincludesplantingandthe fence, footpath,andstonewallconstruction. You willdevelopyourknowledgeandskillsin Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Taylor HillandHuddersfield Level: 2 practical work written assignments,and oral, tutorials, habitats. Conservation andimprovements ofBritish Establish andmaintainplantsoutdoors, machinery, Introduction totheprinciplesofland-based Participate inproviding estatemaintenance, and ITatlevel1. including FunctionalSkillsEnglish,maths Diploma atlevel1overallmeritgrade, including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove,
47 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Animal care, equine & countryside conservation countryside & equine care, Animal 48 Animal care, equine & countryside conservation Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Countryside M anagement BTEC xtended Diploma in entails. will gainavaluableinsightintowhat thejob ranger volunteeratacountrypark where you could, forexample,workasacountryside The courseinvolvesaworkplacement. You • • • • • • • Year two: • • • • • • Year one: environmental career, thiscourseisforyou. you wanttogointoaconservationor that humanimpacthasonourworld.If important thaneverbefore withtheconcerns Conservation ofourenvironment ismore Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Taylor HillandHuddersfield Level: 3 vertebrate pestandpredator control. management, and urban habitatconservationand management, habitat,freshwaterfarm andwetland countryside tourismandrecreation, environmental interpretation, archaeology history, principles ofplantandsoilscience, management. undertaking andunderstandingwoodland ecological conceptsandapplication, land useandenvironmental issues, environmental processes, principles ofphysicalandbiological ecology andconservation, principles ofwildlifepopulations, level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including including Englishlanguage, Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, landscape andconservation. You couldenteremploymentinthefieldof Career prospects Management atuniversity. Higher NationalDiplomainCountryside What’s next? • • • • Assessment iscontinuouswith: How willIbeassessed? practical work. written assignments,and orals, tutorials, Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships open doors to a “ better future and by choosing an apprenticeship at Kirklees
College you can earn while
you learn and gain recognised qualifications“ with one of the region’s leading training providers.
Mark Connolly Head of apprenticeships
50 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 52 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Accounting Apprenticeship in • • • • • • • Job titlescouldinclude: find employment. not, dedicatedcollegestaff canhelpyouto their ownjoborare already employedbutif time off toattendcollege.Manypeoplefind you through yourapprenticeship andallowyou You musthaveanemployer whowillsupport employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) year. You mustlikeworkingwithnumbers. can achievelevel1mathsandEnglishwithina You willhaveaninitialassessmenttoshowyou ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 trainee accountant. finance assistant,and sales ledgerclerk, purchase ledgerclerk, credit control clerk, cashier, accounts assistant, You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. experience ofworkinginaccounting,and GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths, Level 2apprenticeship, or • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, Brickwork Apprenticeship in piers. brickwork skills,suchascavitywalls,arches and environment andyourdutieswillinclude stacks. You willbeworking inaconstruction of brickwork,suchastunnelwallsandchimney outside ofproperties andworkonotherkinds Bricklayers buildandrepair wallsinsideand college staff canhelpyoufindemployment. own joborare already employedbutifnot, off toattendcollege.Manypeoplefindtheir through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployertosupportyou Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) carrying outmanualwork. year. You needtobehappyworkingoutdoors, can achievelevel1mathsandEnglishwithina You willhaveaninitialassessmenttoshowyou ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: BrunelHouse Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. experience ofworkinginconstruction,and GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths, Level 2apprenticeship, or • • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: abrasive wheeltraining. Employee rightsandresponsibilities, and Functional maths-level2, Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, abrasive wheeltraining. Employee rightsandresponsibilities, and Functional maths-level1, Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2,
53 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 54 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and Adminstration Apprenticeship inBusiness suitable employer. staff canhelpyoufindemploymentwitha job orare already employedbutifnot,college to attendcollege.Manypeoplefindtheirown through yourapprenticeship andgivetimeoff You musthaveanemployer tosupportyou 2012. which isexpectedtorise5.2millionby business andadministrationroles intheUK approximately 4.7millionpeopleworkingin employers needandvalue.There are wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) a year. can achievelevel1mathsandEnglishwithin You willhaveaninitialassessmenttoshowyou ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. experience ofworkinginanoffice,and GCSE gradeA*-CinmathsandEnglish, Level 2apprenticeship, or • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1, Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, Carpentry andJoinery Carpentry Apprenticeship in • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: • • • • • • Carpenters andjoinersshouldhave: employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: screening. You willundertakeliteracyandnumeracy Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: BrunelHouse Level: 2or3 Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification -level3, Knowledge basedqualification- level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, an interest inconstruction. independently, and team skills,butequalconfidenceinworking the abilitytopayattentiondetail, written orspokeninstructions, the abilitytofollowdrawings,plansand a responsible, careful workattitude, good practicalandhandskills, You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe
55 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 56 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and Hospitality Apprenticeship inCatering college staff canhelpyoufindemployment. own joborare already employedbutifnot, off toattendcollege.Manypeoplefindtheir through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployer tosupportyou employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployed inindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 achieve thetechnicalcertificate. You examsto mayneedtotakeformal workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe maths andEnglishinayear. the ability to achieve Functional Skills level 1 similar qualificationsandexperience, Apprenticeship,Intermediate or working. You mustbemotivated,flexibleandhard 1 mathsandEnglishinayear. The abilitytoachieveFunctionalSkillslevel
• • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, Apprenticeship inChildcare • • Assessment: on 16yearolds. employers inthesectorare reluctant totake ratios”. Becauseofthislegalrestriction, most times andcannotbecountedinstaffing 17 yearsofagemustbesupervisedatall childminding) statesthat“apprentices under for eachchildcare setting(exceptfor various childcare settings.Theguidance Childminding’ setsouttheregulations for Standards forUnder-8s DayCare and following reason. InEnglandthe`National opportunities are extremely limitedforthe Apprenticeship inChildcare, butemployment 16 yearoldsare eligibletoapplyforan • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) year. You mustlikeworkingwithpeople. can achievelevel1mathsandEnglishwithina You willhaveaninitialassessmenttoshowyou ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotake exams. workplace. You willbeassessed atcollegeandinthe interpersonal skills. good communication,and experience ofworkinginachildcare role, GCSE gradeA*-CinmathsandEnglish, Level 2apprenticeship, or assistant tonurserymanager. and responsibility, forexamplefrom nursery You couldadvancethrough levelsofwork Progression: • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: college staff canhelpyoufindemployment. own job,orare already employedbutifnot, off toattendcollege.Manypeoplefindtheir through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployertosupportyou • • • • • including: their families,inadiverserangeofsettings, with children agedfrom 0to16yearsand This Apprenticeship isforpeoplewhowork employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, nurseries. playgroups, and hospitals, crèches, day care centres,
57 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 58 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Customer Service Apprenticeship in find employment. employed butifnot,collegestaff canhelpyou Many peoplefindtheirownjoborare already off worktoattendcollege. through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployer tosupportyou customer servicereflects thiscrucial role. the customeriskingandanapprenticeship in or small,allbusinessesmustrecognise that role whenworkinginanorganisation. Large Customer serviceisavitalpartofeverybody’s Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. experience ofworkinginaccounting,and GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths, Apprenticeship level2,or skills. good communicationandproblem solving English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, 60 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 college staff canhelpyoufindemployment. own joborare already employed but ifnot, off toattendcollege.Manypeoplefindtheir through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployertosupportyou • • • • Main areas ofengineeringapprenticeships: employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployed inindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (Level3) • • • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: Engineering Apprenticeship in [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 fabrication andwelding. engineering maintenance,and electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, You mayneedtotake exams. workplace. You willbeassessed atcollegeandinthe a satisfactoryinterview. assessment, and a goodscore inthe‘Selectahead’initial science, GCSE gradesA*-Cinmaths,Englishanda English inayear, and the abilitytoachievelevel2inmathsand Level 2apprenticeship, a satisfactoryinterview. assessment, and a goodscore inthe`Selectahead’initial science, GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths,Englishanda English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand • • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional ICT-level2,and Functional maths-level2, Functional English-level2, and 3, Competence basedqualification-level2 Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional ICT-level1,and Functional maths-level1, Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, Fabrication andWelding Apprenticeship in employment. but ifnot,collegestaff canhelpyoufind find theirownjoborare already employed time off worktoattendcollege.Manypeople you through yourapprenticeship andgiveyou You musthaveanemployer whowillsupport employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployed inindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotake exams. workplace. You willbeassessed atcollegeandinthe a satisfactoryinterview. a goodInitialAssessmentscore, and science, GCSE gradesA*-Cinmaths,Englishanda English inayear. the abilitytoachievelevel2inmathsand Level 2Apprenticeship a satisfactoryinterview. score, and a goodInitialAssessment science, GCSE gradesA*-Cinmaths,Englishanda English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand • • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional ICT-level2,and Functional maths-level2, Functional English-level2, and 3, Competence basedqualification-level2 Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional ICT-level1,and Functional maths-level1, Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2,
61 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 62 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Hairdressing Apprenticeship in employment. but ifnot,collegestaff canhelpyoufind find theirownjoborare already employed time off worktoattendcollege.Manypeople you through yourapprenticeship andallowyou You musthaveanemployerwhowillsupport • • • • • • Job titlescouldinclude: employers need. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployed inindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 2or3 salon manager. technician, and hairdresser, senior stylist, stylist, junior stylist, You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. and experience of working in a hairdressing role, GCSE gradeA*-CinmathsandEnglish, Level 2Apprenticeship, or communication skills. demonstrate thepotentialtodevelopgood You mustlikeworkingwithpeopleand English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand
• • • • • • • You willcover: • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: salon reception duites cutting hairusinfbasictechniques,and styling anddressing hair, changing haircolour, the hairandscalp, shampooing andconditioningtreating advising andconsultingwithclients, Health andsafety, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification–level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, ealth andSocialCareHealth Apprenticeship in • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: one dayperweek. with agreed collegedayrelease foratleast You willneedtobeemployedinadultservices, • • • • following qualifications. The advancedApprenticeship includesthe • • • • following qualifications. ApprenticeshipThe intermediate includesthe Course description: and beassessedwithintheworkplace. You willcompleteaportfolioofassignments Assessment: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 considerable experience in a senior role in a (for exampleNVQ),or Level 2healthandsocialcare qualification assessment. achieve level1inliteracyandnumeracy GCSE gradeA*-CinEnglishandmaths,or Level 1Englishandmaths, Functional SkillsmathsandEnglish level2. Employer rightsandresponsibilities, and Certificate inHealthandSocialCare level3, Diploma inHealthandSocialCare level3, Functional SkillsmathsandEnglishlevel1. Employer rightsandresponsibilities, and Certificate inHealthandSocialCare level2, Diploma inHealthandSocialCare level2, health andsocialcare setting.
requirements atthetimeofapplication). to university(dependantoncourse services, communityNHSorprogress adult services,forexampleelderly, disability You maygoontoworkinawiderangeof Progression: requirements. accordance withhealthandsocialcare sector employer rightsandresponsibilities in You willhaveaninductionthatcovers
63 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 64 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Apprenticeship for ITUsers • • • • • • Apprentice include: Job roles thatwouldsuitanAdvanced • • • • • • • Apprentice include: Job roles thatwouldsuitanIntermediate Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • • • You should: Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 sales accountmanager. teaching assistant,and website manager, personal assistant(PA), office manager, software helpdesksupport, teaching assistantorschooladministrator. sales andmarketing, publishing ormultimediaassistant, website designortechnician, application helpdesksupport, office support, personal assistant(PA), You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe to yourjob. have anaccurateandmethodicalapproach be opentochange,and have goodattentiontodetail, have problem solvingskills, part ofateam, have theabilitytoworkindependentlyoras be aproactive, fastlearner, • • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate You willworktowards: Personal learning andthinkingskills Personal learning Employee rightsandresponsibilities Functional ICT-level2 Functional maths-level2 Functional English-level2 Diploma inITUserSkillslevel3 andthinkingskills. Personal learning Employee rightsandresponsibilities, and Functional ICT-level2, Functional maths-level1, Functional English-level1, Diploma inITUserSkillslevel2, Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship in knowledge. electronic systemsthatrequire specialist include agreat dealofcomputerisedand vehiclesareModern verysophisticated and • • • You will: maintenance. in lightandheavyvehiclerepair and Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships are offered employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: BrunelHouse Level: 2or3 diagnostic equipment. systems usingavarietyoftoolsand work onvehiclemechanicalandelectrical work. the optionsandthencarryoutrequired diagnose problems, advise the owner about other vehicles,suchasbusesandcoaches. maintain andrepair cars,vans,lorriesand You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe experience ofworkinginthemotorindustry. GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths,and Level 2Apprenticeship, or and dexterityskills. develop excellent hand to eye co-ordination you willneedtohavethecapacity English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand
organisations suchastheRACandAA. with busandcoachcompanies companies thatoperatetheirownfleets, workshops anddealerships,withlarge There are jobsthroughout theUKingarages, Progression: • • • • • Motor vehicletechniciansneed: electronic equipment. to beinterested incars/heavyvehiclesand quickly andmethodically, and onthejob,working willingness tolearn vision, colour a goodleveloffitnessandnormal team members, to communicatewellwithcustomersand vehicles, an excellentworkingknowledgeofmotor
65 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 66 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Apprenticeship inPlumbing status. 2 or3Diplomatohavequalified operative You willachieveNVQlevel2or3a • • • • • • You shouldhave: employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployed inindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 an interest inplumbing. independently, and team skills,butequalconfidenceinworking the abilitytopayattentiondetail, written orspokeninstructions, the abilitytofollowdrawings,plansand a responsible, careful workattitude, good practicalandhandskills, You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. a satisfactoryBPECscore, and experience ofworkinginplumbing, GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths, Level 2Apprenticeship, or skills. hand toeyeco-ordination anddexterity to showthecapacitydevelopexcellent score, and a satisfactoryBPECtradeaptitudetest English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: • • • • • Plumbing workmayinclude: Functional maths-level2. Functional English-level2,and Competence basedqualification-level3, level 3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities - Knowledge basedqualification,including Functional maths-level2. Functional English-level2,and Competence basedqualification-level2, 2, Employee rightsandresponsibilities -level Knowledge basedqualification,including sheet leadwork. maintenance work;and drainage pipes; fitting andjointingrainwater, soiland emergency repair work; fitting pipework; Apprenticeship inR find employment. employed butifnot,collegestaff canhelpyou Many peoplefindtheirownjoborare already off worktoattendcollege. through yourapprenticeship andgiveyoutime You musthaveanemployer tosupportyou the industry. this aimandwillleadtoarewarding career in qualifications andknowledgetohelpsupport apprenticeship provides awiderangeof profits andimprove customerservice.A retail highly skilledemployeestohelpdriveup Retail isafastpacedindustrythatrequires Course description: • • Assessment: • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe good communicationskills. experience ofworkinginaccounting,and GCSE gradeA*-Cinmaths, Apprenticeship level2,or skills. good communicationandproblem solving English inayear, The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand etail • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level1, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2,
67 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Apprenticeships 68 Apprenticeships Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Leading andManagement Apprenticeship inTeam • • • • • • examples ofjobtitlesare listedbelow: actually becalledamanagerinanother. Afew sector. Ateamleader inonesectormight sectors andjobtitleswillvaryfrom sectorto Team leadersandmanagersworkacross employers needandvalue. wage whilstgainingskillsandqualifications You willbeemployedinindustry, a earning Course description: • • Assessment: • • Advanced Apprenticeship (level3) • • ApprenticeshipIntermediate (level2) Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1-2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2or3 floor manager. co-ordinator, and supervisor, manager, section, assistant,deputyandfirstline foreman, section, shiftandteamleader, You mayneedtotakeexams. workplace. You willbeassessedatcollegeandinthe be workinginasuitablerole. Level 2apprenticeship, or solving skills. Good people,communicationandproblem English inayear. The abilitytoachievelevel1mathsand • • • • • Advanced Apprenticeship • • • • • Apprenticeship You willworktowards: Employee rightsandresponsibilities Functional maths-level2,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level3, Knowledge basedqualification-level3, Employee rightsandresponsibilities. Functional maths-level1,and Functional English-level2, Competence basedqualification-level2, Knowledge basedqualification-level2, Business
Develop business and retail “ skills and knowledge to give you the competitive edge in
your career. Business and
professional studies provide dynamic“ , supportive and professional help to achieve this. full time Pros p ectus 2012/13 Nikki Davis Head of business and professional studies
70 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 71 72 Business Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and Administration BTEC DiplomainBusiness are tested. externally Skills are acompulsorypartofthecourseand personal andsocialdevelopment. Functional You willalsocompletetheaward/certificate in • • • • • • • • • • • The courseincludes: skills required bymanyemployers. thepractical have theopportunitytolearn ICT. thecore Whilstlearning theory, youwill strengthen yourskillsinmaths,Englishand administration knowledgeandwillalso This courseprovides basicbusinessand Overview piece offree writing. ability tocommunicatesuccessfullythrough a All applicantswillneedtodemonstratethe • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 ideas forsmallbusiness. business administrationgroup project, and supporting businessmeetings, creating businessdocuments, environment, using officeequipmentinabusiness welcoming visitors, making andreceiving calls, communication electronically, working inbusinessandadministration, managing yourhealthatwork, work, investigating rightsandresponsibilities at English languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level exceptional circumstances, anassessment or entrylevel3Englishlanguageor, in including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
range ofindustrysettings. You couldenteremploymentwithinawide Career prospects • • • • What’s next? Assessments are allcourseworkbased. How willIbeassessed? Apprenticeship inCustomerServicelevel2. level 2,or Apprenticeship inBusinessAdministration ABC DiplomainFashionRetaillevel2, BTEC DiplomainBusinesslevel2, BTEC DiplomainBusiness • • Entry requirements: situations, activities anddemands. assignments based onrealistic workplace the course.You completeprojects and Functional Skillsare acompulsorypartof up offourcore unitsandsixspecialistunits. real andimaginarybusinessesismade The courseisbasedaround amixture of How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • The coursewillcoverthefollowingunits. this purpose. compulsory educationalvisitsare includedfor andanumberof your owninformation activities anddemands.You havetocollect are basedonrealistic workplacesituations, will completeprojects andassignmentsthat On thispractical,work-related course,you Overview free writing. communicate successfullythrough apieceof You willneedtodemonstratetheability [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyandHuddersfield Level: 2 includes Functional Skills English, maths and Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,which including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, business. verbal andnon-verbalcommunicationin documentation, and business communicationthrough training andemploymentinbusiness, business online, customer relations inbusiness, providing businesssupport, people inorganisations, financial forecasting forbusiness, business organisations, Business purposes, IT atlevel1.
finance, ITorsales. accounting, administration,customerservice, progress intobusinessrelated careers suchas furthertrainingorstudy,With youcan Career prospects • • What’s next? Apprenticeship inCustomerServices. Extended DiplomainBusiness,or Administration (advanced),BTEC Apprenticeship inBusinessand
73 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Business 74 Business Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Business Diplomain BTEC Subsidiary • • What’s next? managerial job. You couldenteremployment inajunior Career prospects on realistic workplacesituations. The courseisassessedbyassignments,based How willIbeassessed? foryourassignment. information into areal workingenvironment andgather experience thatwillgiveyouaninsight There maybeaoneweekperiodofwork foundation degree, thiscourseisforyou. before enteringemploymentorenrolling ona If youwishtodevelopyourbusinessskills for employment. understanding andskillsyou’llneedtoprepare of theworldbusinessandknowledge, This excitingcoursewillgiveanunderstanding Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Dewsbury Level: 3 at university. a widerangeofdegree levelprogrammes Management atKirkleesCollege,or Foundation Degree inBusiness level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including including English,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, 76 Business Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Business BTEC xtended Diploma in • • What’s next? managerial job. You couldenteremployment inajunior Career prospects on realistic workplacesituations. The courseisassessedbyassignments,based How willIbeassessed? foryourassignment. information into areal workingenvironment andgather experience thatwillgiveyouaninsight There maybeaoneweekperiodofwork studies, group workandindividualresearch. and challengingactivities,includingcase apply thesetorealistic assignments,scenarios You willdevelopindependentstudyskillsand for employment. understanding andskillsyou’llneedtoprepare of theworldbusinessandknowledge, This excitingcoursewillgiveanunderstanding Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: DewsburyandHuddersfield Level: 3 at university. a widerangeofdegree levelprogrammes Management atKirkleesCollege, or Foundation Degree inBusiness level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including including English,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, Fashion R ABC Diplomain industry atasupervisorylevel. You couldenteremploymentwithintheretail Career prospects • • • What’s next? purposes. experience whichisusedforassessment workplace situations.You willhavework throughout theyearbasedonrealistic The courseisassessedbyassignments How willIbeassessed? the curriculumofcourse. as aplacementproviding thatitisrelevant to but youcanalsouseyourownparttimework course. We will try to find a suitable placement, Work experienceisanintegralpartofthis rewarding careers. ever changing,challengingandexcitingwith own yourretail outlet.Fashionretail is with theskillsandabilitiestomanageor This dynamicnewcoursewillprovide you Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 Apprenticeship inRetaillevel3. (2 years),or BTEC ExtendedDiplomainBusinesslevel3 (1 year), ABC DiplomainFashionRetaillevel3 Functional SkillsinEnglishandmaths. Foundation Diplomaatlevel1with including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, etail
77 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Business 78 Business Full time Prospectus 2012/13 industry atteamleaderlevel. You couldenteremploymentwithintheretail Career prospects universities. Higher educationatawiderangeof What’s next? workplace situations. throughout theyearbasedonrealistic The courseisassessedbyassignments How willIbeassessed? assignments. experience placementwhichisusedforyour history andculture are supportedbyawork and forecasting, customerserviceandfashion Subjects suchasvisualmerchandising, trends the FashionRetailAcademyinLondon. itcanleadtohigherlevelstudyat Alternatively successful career intheretail industry. and designedtogiveyouaheadstart The courseisexciting,industryspecific retail. that provides anexcellentsteptoacareer in This level3courseisaoneyearprogramme Overview Fashion R ABC Diplomain
• • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 maths andITatlevel2. the achievement of Functional Skills English, or Higher Diploma at level 2, which includes including English, Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, etail
Childcare and education
Everyone in the team has a “ professional qualification in childcare. They know
what it’s like to be a
student as well as an early years worker. Learn from“ people who really know what they’re doing. full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
Rob Chamberlain Head of childcare
80 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 81 82 Childcare Full time Prospectus 2012/13 in Caring forin Caring Children CAC • • • • • • • Typical topicsofstudyinclude: to giveyousomevaluableworkexperience. may alsospendtimeinanearlyyearssetting of handson,practicalactivitiesinclassandyou You willspendthree daysincollegewithlots young children. leaving schoolwhowouldliketoworkwith The courseisdesignedforyoungpeople Overview • • • • You willbeexpectedto: • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 play andpracticalactivities. personal development,and orientation towork, human growth anddevelopment, health andsafetyinthehome groups, food andnutrition, care ofchildren, for whichthere isacharge. have aCriminalRecord Bureau (CRB)check work experience,and children, forexamplevoluntarygroups or experience ofworkingwithorcaringfor where possible,haveevidenceofprevious punctuality andbehaviour, have goodschoolreports forattendance, numeracy skillsasyoustudy, achieve andimprove yourliteracyand work atlevel1inliteracy. an initial assessment indicating the ability to English language,or academic subjects,oneofwhichmustbe four GCSEsatgradeEorabove,preferably A satisfactoryinterviewplusaminimumof HE Award/Certificate
Workforce Certificatelevel2. CACHE Children andYoung People’s What’s next? • • You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough: How willIbeassessed? satisfactory reports from placement. written assignments,and Education CAC years unitsanddaynurseries. and education settings, including schools, early Your placementwillbeinappropriate childcare • • • • • • This coursecoverstopicsincluding: young children. you somevaluableexperienceofworkingwith days aweekinearlyyearssettings,togive with lotsofpracticalactivitiesinclassandtwo You willspendthree daysaweekincollege, Overview • • • • You must: • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 2 the practitionerinworkplace. the developingchild,and children, safe, healthy and nurturing environments for introduction toworkingwithchildren, communication andprofessional skills, children andplay, literacy andnumeracyskillsasyoustudy. you willalsobeexpectedtoimprove your for whichthere isacharge, and have aCriminalRecord Bureau (CRB)check work experience, children, forexamplevoluntarygroups or experience ofworkingwithorcaringfor where possibleevidenceofprevious attendance, punctualityandbehaviour, have goodschool/collegereports for Functional SkillsEnglish,atlevel1. Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including English language,or academic subjects,oneofwhichmustbe four GCSEsatgradeDorabove,preferably A satisfactoryinterviewplusaminimumof HE DiplomainChildcare and
Workforce Diplomalevel3 CACHE Children andYoung People’s What’s next? • • You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough: How willIbeassessed? satisfactory competenceinplacement. written assignments,and
83 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Childcare and education and Childcare 84 Childcare Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and Education CAC experience ofworkingwithyoungchildren. of childcare settingstogiveyoupractical education andtwodaysaweekinrange on thetheoretical aspectsofchildcare and You willspendthree daysincollegefocusing career inchildcare andeducation. for youngpeoplewhowouldliketopursuea range ofchildcare settings,andisdesigned The coursewillprepare youforworkina Overview • • • • You should: • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 3 required. improve yournumeracyskillsasyoustudyif you willbeexpectedtoachieveand for whichthere isacharge, and have aCriminalRecord Bureau (CRB)check, work experience, children, forexamplevoluntarygroups or experience ofworkingwithorcaringfor where possibleevidenceofprevious attendance, punctualityandbehaviour, have goodschool/collegereports for level 2. CACHE andFunctionalSkillsEnglishat level 2,or achievement ofFunctionalSkillsEnglish,at Diploma atlevel2,whichincludesthe including Englishlanguage, A minimumoffiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, HE DiplomainChildcare • • • You couldenteremployment as: Career prospects A foundationdegree. What’s next? • • You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough: How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • Typical topicscovered include: a nannyintheUKandoverseas. company, or a children’s representative foraholiday school, nurseryorchildren’s centre, a childcare andeducationworkerina satisfactory competenceinplacement. written assignments,and children’s education. development ofprofessional skillswithin caring forchildren, and inchildren’splay andlearning education, children, promoting ahealthyenvironment for practitioner workingwithchildren, principles underpinningtherole ofthe keeping children safe, supporting children, development from conceptionto16years, introduction toworkingwithchildren,
85 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Childcare and education and Childcare Computing & ICT
The ICT sector is an “ innovative, fast moving industry with endless possibilities. At Kirklees
College we offer industry
standard software, modern facilities and experien“ ced staff who are committed to full time Pros p ectus 2012/13 learner success.
Vicki Slater Head of computing and ICT
86 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 87 88 Computing and ICT Full time Prospectus 2012/13 BTEC Diplomafor ITUsers standards. assessments, tonationallyset internal You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough How willIbeassessed? Environment (Moodle). Learning your courseusingthecollegeVirtual You’ll beabletoaccess resources relating to • • • • • • techniques,including: learning You willbeinvolved inanumberofdifferent development certificate. and mathsatlevel1apersonalsocial You willalsostudyFunctionalSkillsinEnglish • • • You willlookatareas suchas: understanding ofnewtechnologies. problem solvingandteamworkingan personal skills,includingindependentthinking, On thispracticalcourseyouwilldevelop Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 online activities. tutorials, and practical work, self-directed study, demonstrations, short lectures, imaging software. improving productivity usingIT; and using mobileITdevices; English Languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage, including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
related area. You couldseekemploymentinacomputer Career prospects BTEC DiplomainITlevel2 What’s next? BTEC DiplomainIT standards. assessments, tonationallyset internal You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough How willIbeassessed? qualified computertechnician. You willhavetheopportunity toshadowa Environment (Moodle). Learning your courseusingthecollegeVirtual You’ll beabletoaccess resources relating to • • • • • • techniques,including: learning You willbeinvolvedinanumberofdifferent • • • • • subjects, including: You willstudyarangeofcomputerrelated is foryou. If youwantacareer incomputing,thiscourse Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 2 online activities. tutorials, and practical work, self-directed study, demonstrations, short lectures, working intheITindustry. computer systems,and digital graphics, communicating intheITindustry, website development, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguageandmaths,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, support, orasabusinessITtechnician. working onanITsupportdesk,withinPC web designer, computeroperator/technician, You couldenteremploymentasaprogrammer, Career prospects • • What’s next? BTEC ExtendedDiplomainITlevel3. BTEC DiplomainITlevel3,or
89 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Computing and ICT and Computing 90 Computing and ICT Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and animation) (incorporating game design BTEC DiplomainIT work onprojects provided byemployers. havetheopportunityto A numberoflearners working environments. to helpyougainexperiencethrough realistic You willbeinvolvedinwork-related simulations • • • • • • including: You usingdifferent willlearn techniques, and databaseadministrator. developer, dataanalyst, networkadministrator programmer, helpdesksupport,games make acareer inroles suchaswebdesigner, The courseisdesignedforthosewishingto you willachievetheequivalentoftwoA-levels. The coursecovers12unitsovertwoyearsand for you. advanced ICTapplications,thenthiscourseis in webdesign,games,programming or solutions andare interested inspecialising If youenjoydesigninganddevelopingIT Overview require GCSEmathsgradeC. If youwanttoprogress touniversityyouwill • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 3 online activities. tutorials, and practical work, self-directed study, demonstrations, lectures, and KeySkills/FunctionalSkillsatlevel2. BTEC Diplomalevel2atoverallmerit and mathsatD,or Five GCSEsgradeA*-CincludingEnglish • • What’s next? assessments, tonationallysetstandards. The coursewillinvolvecontinuousinternal How willIbeassessed? Environment (Moodle). Learning your courseusingthecollegeVirtual You’ll beabletoaccessresources relating to a degree. A foundationdegree, or design andanimation) in IT(incorporating games BTEC xtended Diploma work onprojects provided byemployers. have theopportunityto A numberoflearners through realistic working environments. simulations tohelpyougainexperience You willbeinvolvedinwork-related • • • • • • including: You usingdifferent willlearn techniques, administrator, anddatabase administrator. games developer, data analyst,network designer, programmer, helpdesksupport, to makeacareer inroles suchasweb The courseisdesignedforthosewishing A levels. you willachievetheequivalentofthree The coursecovers18unitsovertwoyearsand for you. advanced ICTapplicationsthenthiscourseis in webdesign,games,programming or solutions andare interested inspecialising If youenjoydesigninganddevelopingIT Overview require GCSEmathsgradeC. If youwanttoprogress touniversityyouwill • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 3 online activities. tutorials, and practical work, self-directed study, demonstrations, lectures, and KeySkills/FunctionalSkillsatlevel2. BTEC Diploma level 2 at overall merit level and mathsatD,or Five GCSEsgradeA*-CincludingEnglish
• • What’s next? assessments, tonationallysetstandards. The coursewillinvolvecontinuousinternal How willIbeassessed? Environment (Moodle). Learning your courseusingthecollegeVirtual You’ll beabletoaccessresources relating to a degree. A foundationdegree, or
91 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Computing and ICT and Computing 92 Computing and ICT Full time Prospectus 2012/13 (fast track course) BTEC DiplomainIT working environments. to helpyougainexperiencethrough realistic You willbeinvolvedinworkrelated simulations • • • • • • including: You usingdifferent willlearn techniques, • • • • subjects, including: You willstudyarange ofcomputerrelated on thegradesyouachieve. two A-levelsandgainUCASpoints,depending the courseyouwillachieveequivalentof level 3inoneyear. Bysuccessfullycompleting allow youtocompleteaBTECDiplomainITat This fasttrackcourseisspecificallydesignedto Overview tosucceed. determination rapid rateandhavethecommitment You mustbeready andabletoworkata • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 online activities. tutorials, and practical work, self-directed study, demonstrations, lectures, computer games. computer animation,and communicating intheITindustry, website production andmanagement, numeracy. equivalent andlevel2inliteracy BTEC Diplomaatmeritgradeor grade C,or grade A*-C,includingEnglishandmathsat have aminimumoffiveormore GCSEs You mustbeover17yearsold, animation andgraphics including gamesdesignanddevelopment, of jobsinthedigitalandcreative industries, The courseprepares youforawiderange Career prospects • • What’s next? • • • • • • programme through: You will be continually assessed throughout the How willIbeassessed? Environment (Moodle). Learning your courseusingthecollegeVirtual You’ll beabletoaccessresources relating to a degree. A foundationdegree, or professional discussions. projects andcasestudies, oral presentations, written assessment, group work, observations, Construction
This year, personal and
“ social development will accompany all of the
courses. This means you’ll be able to get even more“ practical work experience in the community.
David Pollard Head of construction full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
94 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 95 96 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 (Brickwork) Diploma inConstruction • • What’s next? course. assessment (GOLA)testtowards theendof synopsis assessmentandaglobalonline during practicalandtheoryincluding You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • The coursecovers: work, thiscourseisforyou. If youwantacareer inbricklayingormasonry Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: BrunelHouseorOssett Level: 1 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. Diploma inBrickworklevel2,or walls. constructing straightforward brick/block structures uptodampcourselevel;and setting outandbuildingbasicmasonry basic cavitywalling; basic blocklayingandbricklayingskills; technology; building methodsandconstruction with others; quantitiesandcommunicating information, safe workingpractices; programme. (PSD) courseatthebeginningofthis eight weekpersonalsocialdevelopment You willneedtosuccessfullycompletean one year. achieve level1inEnglishandmathswithin entry level3andthatyouare ableto assessed tomakesure youare workingat Your levelofEnglishandmathswillbe Undertake literacyandnumeracyscreening. assessments throughout thecourse. through assignmentsandpractical practical subjects.You willbeassessed This coursehasabalanceofacademic and How willIbeassessed? the course. Skills numeracyandliteracyatlevel2whileon at A*-C,youwillneedtoachieveFunctional If youdon’t haveGCSEmathsandEnglish • • • • • • You willstudythefollowing units: progress ontoahigherlevelcourse. construction sector. Itcanalsohelpyouto choice aboutyourfuture career withinthe It willhelpyoutomakeamore informed of constructionandthebuiltenvironment. On thiscourseyouwillstudyvariousaspects Overview the collegetodiscussyouroptions. If youdonotgettheresults youneedcontact • Construction Diplomain BTEC First • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 Construction processes andoperations. Construction drawingtechniques,and Sustainability oftheconstructionindustry, construction, Use ofscienceandmathematicsin Exploring health,safetyandwelfare, Structure oftheconstructionindustry, and mathsatlevel1. merit grade,withFunctionalSkillsEnglish Foundation Diplomaatlevel1overall including Englishlanguage,or minimum of four GCSEs grade D or above, screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy
technician. trainee estimator, siteengineer, architectural the industryatatechnicianlevel,forexample You couldmoveontoemploymentwithin Career prospects 3. BTEC ExtendedDiplomainConstructionlevel What’s next? or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakesand sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE
97 ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Construction 98 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Diploma inBrickwork • • What’s next? the endofcourse. global onlineassessment(GOLA)testtowards including practicalsynopsisassessmentanda You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? • • • • The coursecovers: course isforyou. skills inbricklayingormasonrywork,this If youwanttobuildacareer orimprove your Overview • • • successfulcompletionoflevel1, • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Ossett Level: 2 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. Diploma inBrickworklevel3,or cavity wallconstruction. masonry cladding,and one brickwallwithattachedpiers, walls, thin jointsystemofinternal English languagewithinoneyear. and thatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating thatyouare workingatlevel1 in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy
or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakesand sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE 100 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Diploma in Joinery Diploma inJoinery • • What’s next? the endofcourse. global onlineassessment(GOLA)testtowards including practicalsynopsisassessmentanda You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? and computerbasedactivities. workbooks, practicalsessionsintheworkshop, The classroomcourse includes formal activities, • • • • • • • You about: willlearn a career injoinery, thiscourseisforyou. If you’re newtothebuildingindustryandwant Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: BrunelHouseorOssett Level: 1 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. Diploma inJoinerylevel2,or and latches). fitting ironmongery (hinges,handles,locks gate inspectionhatch,and sash frame, rebated frame, skirtings, dovetail joints, mortice andtenonjoints, English languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove, screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy
(Joinery) (Joinery) Diploma inConstruction You couldenteremploymentinjoinery. Career prospects • • • What’s next? including apracticalsynopsisassessment. You willbeassessed throughout thecourse How willIbeassessed? • • • • • You about: willlearn for you. furniture production industries,thiscourseis a career inbenchjoinery, woodmachiningor If youwanttoenterthebuildingindustryand Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: BrunelHouseorOssett Level: 2 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. House Centre, or Diploma inJoinerylevel3attheBrunel An NVQ, joinery technology. health andsafety, and basic joineryskills, types oftimber, joinery tools, Skills English,mathsandITatlevel1. includes theachievementofFunctional Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,which including Englishlanguage,or minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, successful completionoflevel1, screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakesand sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE
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ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Construction 102 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Diploma inPlastering • • What’s next? the endofcourse. global onlineassessment(GOLA)testtowards including practicalsynopsisassessmentanda You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? • • • • You about: willlearn techniques, thiscourseisforyou. basicplastering If youwanttolearn Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Ossett Level: 1 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. A DiplomainPlasteringlevel2,or rose). casting fibrous plaster(including,ceiling rendering, and plasterboard andskimwallsceilings, coat work), backing plasterandskim(twothree and mathswithinoneyear. able toachievelevel1inEnglishlanguage working atentrylevel3andthatyouare an assessmentindicatingthatyouare entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove, screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy Diploma in Plastering Diploma inPlastering • • What’s next? the endofcourse. global onlineassessment(GOLA)testtowards including practicalsynopsisassessmentanda You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? • • • • You willcovertechniques,including: techniques, thiscourseisforyou. orimproveIf youwanttolearn plastering Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Ossett Level: 2 an Apprenticeship ifyouhaveasuitablejob. A DiplomainPlasteringlevel3,or cornice). fibrous plasterwork(suchasdadomould, floor screeding, and dry liningplastersystem, rendering surfaces, toexternal Skills English,mathsandITatlevel1. includes theachievementofFunctional or FoundationDiplomaatlevel1,which including Englishlanguage, minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, successful completionoflevel1, screening, Undertake literacyandnumeracy or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakesand sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE
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ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Construction 104 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 (plumbing based) Diploma inConstruction many areas ofthebuildingservicessector. A goodsteppingstoneintoemployment in Career prospects good behaviourandattendance. to successfulcompletionofFunctional Skills, A Technical Certificationatlevel2,subject What’s next? throughout thecourse. Your practical and written work will be assessed How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • You willcover: course isforyou. a career inthebuildingservicessector, this If you’re newtothebuildingindustryandwant Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 and communication(level1/2)IT. Functional Skillsinapplicationofnumber hot/cold water, and plumbing practical, above ground drainage, fittings andmaterials, practical technicaldrawings, general maintenance, tiling, beginning ofthisprogramme. personal socialdevelopmentcourseatthe You willalsocompleteathree week satisfactory interviewandreferences. Successful completionofBPECtestanda including Englishlanguage. Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, screening. Undertake literacyandnumeracy (electrical based) (electrical Diploma inConstruction many areas ofthebuildingservicessector. A goodsteppingstoneintoemployment in Career prospects good behaviourandattendance. to successfulcompletionofFunctional Skills, A Technical Certificationatlevel2,subject What’s next? throughout thecourse. Your practical and written work will be assessed How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • You willcover: course isforyou. a career inthebuildingservicessector, this If you’re newtothebuildingindustryandwant Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 and communication(level1/2)IT. Functional Skillsinapplicationofnumber product design,and general maintenance, technical drawing, fittings andmaterials, installing basiccomponents, bending conduit, wiring circuits, beginning ofthisprogramme. personal socialdevelopmentcourseatthe You willalsocompleteathree week satisfactory interviewandreferences. Successful completionofBPECtestanda including Englishlanguage. Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, screening. Undertake literacyandnumeracy
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ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Construction 106 Construction Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Diploma inConstruction BTEC xtended National throughout thecourse. You willbeassessedthrough assignments How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You willstudythefollowingunits: about yourfuture career. and helpyoutomakeamorechoice informed disciplines withintheconstructionsector. Itwill On thiscourseyouwillstudyawidevarietyof Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 economics andfinance. further maths;and maths; construction technologyanddesign; science andmaterials; site surveying; sustainable construction; structural mechanics; computer aideddesign; project management; building technology; health, safetyandwelfare; building surveying; measuring, tenderingandestimating; graphical detailing; personal andprofessional development; building regulations; design procedures; You willalsohaveaninterview. level anda2inliteracynumeracy. BTEC FirstDiplomainConstructionatmerit including maths,scienceandEnglish,or A minimumoffiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, engineer, architectural technician. level, forexampletraineeestimator, site You couldenteremploymentatatechnician Career prospects and structuralengineering. services engineering,landscapearchitecture, civil engineering,buildingsurveying, construction management,quantitysurveying, architectural technology, landsurveying, A degree orHNDcoursesinarchitecture, What’s next? or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakes and sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE Creative industries
Whether it’s music, “ performing arts, media or one of our specialist art and design courses, our students are the future high flyers in their chosen professions. Our industry links are relevant
and exciting and we are the
only college in the area to offer summer schools“ with the Co-operative British Youth Film Academy.
Karen Matula Head of creative industries
108 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 110 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Art, DesignandMedia Art, BTEC Diplomain BTEC Diplomain Medialevel2. BTEC Diplomain ArtandDesignlevel2or What’s next? and youwillcompleteafinalmajor project. Your courseworkwillbecontinuallyassessed How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • You willdevelopyour skillsin: • • • On thecourseyouwill: techniques. and experimentwithdifferent materialsand experience theuseofdigitaltechnologies; 3D design;developdesignandcraftideas; will developyourskillsincolourand2D introduction toart,designandmedia.You This coursewillgiveyouanexciting Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: HuddersfieldorWheelwright Level: 1 sculpture. mixed media;and print/printmaking; photography; introduction tographicdesign; fashion andtextiles; drawing andpainting; 3D product design; carry outapersonalproject. and processes; and explore materials,technologies,techniques explore anddevelopideas; a genuineinterest inartanddesign. English languagewithinoneyear, and 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
Art andDesign Art BTEC Diplomain art anddesign. A level3qualificationinspecialist orgeneral What’s next? coursework andafinalmajorproject. You willbecontinually assessedwith How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • The coursecovers: and presentation techniques. and gainskillsinresearch, imagemanipulation variety ofworkshopandstudiobasedactivities skills. You willhavehands-onexperienceina a rangeofspecialistareas anddevelopyour The courseisfastmovingandyouwillexplore Overview the subject. design workthatshowsyourenthusiasmfor We wouldalsoliketoseeaportfolioofartand • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: HuddersfieldorWheelwright Level: 2 drawing andpainting. 2D and3Ddesign, printmaking, photography, multimedia, graphic design, creative textiles, ceramics andsculpture, Skills English,mathsandITatlevel1. includes theachievementofFunctional Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,which including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove,
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ectus 2012/13 ectus p Pros time ull F Creative Industries Creative 112 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 interests. gain aclearer picture ofyourstrengths and As youprogress through thecourseyouwill and imagemaking. multimedia textiles,designcraft,illustration, design/model making,printmaking,fineart, including drawing,painting,mixedmedia,3D processes through arangeofassignments, and experimentwithmaterials,techniques encourages individualityandyouwillexplore you wanttospecialisein.Thehands-oncourse subjects to help you decide on the subject area You willexplore arangeofartanddesign Overview: your enthusiasmforthesubject. portfolio ofartanddesignworkwhichshows Additionally wewouldalsoliketoseeastrong • Design Pathway and andDesign-Art Art BTEC xtended Diploma in • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Wheelwright Level: 3 maths atlevel2. merit oraboverequired andEnglish First DiplomainArtandDesign,overall craft subject,or maths and IT at level 2 and an art, design or the achievement of Functional Skills English, Higher Diplomaatlevel2,whichincludes or acraftrelated subject, including Englishlanguageandart,design Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C,
design, andtheatre design. designcraft,fashiondesign,interior pattern, multimedia textiles,embroidery, surface painting, sculpture, illustration,printmaking, A degree infineartfordesign,drawing, What’s next? coursework andwithafinalmajorproject. You willbecontinuallyassessedthrough How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • and developskillsin: variety of materials and equipment and explore You willhavetheopportunitytoworkwitha design craft. paper making,and multimedia textiles; illustration; image making; printmaking; sculpture; plaster; 3D materials-ceramics,metal,woodand and concepts; generating anddevelopingfineartideas drawing andpainting; 113 full time Prospectus 2012/13 114 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Textiles Pathway andDesign-FashionArt and BTEC xtended Diploma in • • • • • • • You willstudy: higher educationfairs. as wellfashionevents,tradeexhibitionsand and tripstomuseums,galleriesexhibitions projects andcompetitions,goonregular visits You willhaveopportunities totakepartinlive illustration, aswellusingdigitalsoftware. technical aspectsoffashionpromotion and You willlookintotextiles processes, the research, drawingandfabricmanipulation. creative briefs,developingyourideasthrough of fashionandtextilestakingpartinaseries You willexplore andexperimentwithaspects Overview the subject. design workwhichshowsyourenthusiasmfor You willalsoneedastrong portfolioofartand • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Wheelwright Level: 3 textiles. computer aideddesign,and surface pattern, textile designtechniquesandprocesses, fashion styling,promotion andmarketing, fabric manipulation, fashion illustrationandprinciples, qualification. merit oraboverequired, oranequivalent Diploma inArtandDesignlevel2,overall level 2andanart,designorcraftsubject, Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Diploma atlevel2,including or craftrelated subject, including Englishlanguageandart,design Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, jewellery, illustration,andfinearttextiles. product design,textilecraft theatre andcostumedesign,surfacepattern, marketing, fashionstylingandpromotion, A degree courseinfashiondesign, What’s next? and youwillcompleteafinalmajorproject. Your courseworkwillbecontinuallyassessed How willIbeassessed? 116 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Communication andDesign-Visual in Art BTEC xtended Diploma coursework andafinalmajorproject. You willbecontinuallyassessedwith How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • You willstudy: digital manipulation. advertising, illustration,animation,film/TVand in avarietyofareas, suchasgraphicdesign, the grounding youneedtopursueacareer photography andmultimedia,youwillget Covering thethree mainareas ofgraphics, through yourdesigns. communicate creatively tospecificaudiences you willbeencouragedtothinkabouthow The courseisstimulatingandchallenging Overview design work. You willalsoneedastrong portfolioofartand • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Wheelwright Level: 3 video andfilm. typography, and illustration, photography, graphic design, book ormagazinedesign, digital imagery, animation, advertising, and ITatlevel2orequivalent. including FunctionalSkillsEnglish,maths a level2qualificationatmeritgrade, design orcraftsubject, including Englishlanguageandanart, Minimum offiveGCSEsatgradeA*-C,
P athway digital manipulation. photography, multimedia,filmandTV A degree inadvertising,graphics, What’s next?
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3 2012/1 ectus p Pros time full Creative industries Creative 118 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Pathway andDesign-3D Art BTEC xtended Diploma in • • • • • • • • • • • based activities,whichmayinclude: experience inavarietyofworkshopandstudio The coursegivesyouhands-onpractical highest nationalstandards. develop, produce andpresent designstothe design. You willbecome familiarwithhowto furniture, architecture andinteriorspatial specialising inproduct, industrial,transport, develop theskillsyou’llneedforcourses You willconcentrateon3Ddesignareas and Overview: the subject. design workthatshowsyourenthusiasmfor We wouldalsoliketoseeaportfolioofartand • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Wheelwright Level: 3 computer aided design. professional development,and portfolio development, contextual studies, architectural concepts, product design, model making, sculpture, plaster, 3D materials–ceramics,metal,woodand drawing anddevelopment, concepts, generating anddevelopingideas qualification. merit oraboverequired, oranequivalent level 2DiplomainArtandDesign,overall level 2andart,designorcraftsubject; Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including or craftrelated subject; including Englishlanguageandart,design Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, disciplines. A degree inawiderangeof3Ddesign What’s next? the yearforassessment. projects andwillexhibityourworkattheend You willreceive feedbackoneachofyour How willIbeassessed? Art andDesign Art BTEC Foundation Diplomain An artanddesignrelated degree. What’s next? and youwillcompleteafinalmajor project. Your courseworkwillbecontinuallyassessed How willIbeassessed? an area ofstudytopursueatdegree level. As youprogress youwillspecialiseandselect • • • • • • The coursecovers: serious studyinartanddesign. experience andknowledgeyou’llneedfor mature students,thiscoursewillgiveyouthe NationalDiplomagraduatesor sixth formers, course thatisrightforyou.Suitablepost- The coursewillhelpyouchoosetheuniversity Overview and aninterest inartanddesign. students whocandemonstratesuitableskills Applications are alsoconsidered from mature • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Wheelwright Level: 3-4 textiles. variety ofprintmakingtechniquesand photography; and graphics, illustrationandanimation, sculpture product andcraft; work, plaster, ceramics; 3D activities,includingwood,smallmetal colour theory; including perspectivelifedrawingand traditional drawing and painting techniques, 2D and3Ddevelopment, a level3DiplomaandEnglishat2. above, or Minimum oftwoA-levelsatgradeDor
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3 2012/1 ectus p Pros time full Creative industries Creative 122 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Creative MediaProduction BTEC xtended Diploma in production assignmentwillbeshowcased. At theendof secondyearyourfinal • • • • • You willbeassessedwith: How willIbeassessed? You willspecialisein videoorradioproduction. • • • • • • • • You willdevelopyourskillsin: journalism. studies, andanintroduction tomultimediaand covers radioandvideoproduction, film in aprofessional andcreative way. Thecourse You willuseawiderangeofmediatechnology Overview applicants willattendacollegeinterview. individual basisthrough screening andall Mature studentswillbeassessedonan • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Highfields Level: 3 presentations. case studies,and practical productions, research projects, written assignments, contextual andculturalliteracy. film studies,and practices, critical analysisofthemediaindustryand (radio,videoandprint), journalism designing andpublishingprintmedia, media workshopsinmultimedia, digital photography, video andradioproduction, level 2withameritgrade. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Diploma atlevel2,including or mediarelated subject,or including Englishlanguageandart,design Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, and mediaperformance. design, marketingandevents,screenwriting mediaproduction,industries, journalism, A degree inbroadcasting, film,digital What’s next? 124 Creative services Full time Prospectus 2012/13 BTEC DiplomainMusic • • What’s next? • • You willbeassessed through: How willIbeassessed? studio. performance soundproofed rehearsal studiosand You willbeworking in ourwellequipped, • • • • • • Topics covered willbedrawnfrom: ormusictechnology.either performance course youwillchoosetodevelopyourskillsin to developyourmusicalskills.Whilstonthe This courseprovides youwiththeopportunity Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Highfields Level: 2 Technology. BTEC ExtendedDiplomainMusic BTEC ExtendedDiplomainMusic,or practical assignments. coursework (portfoliobuilding),and musicians. exploring computersystemsusedby understanding music,and producing arecording, working inamusicalensemble, exploring themusicprofession, planning andcreating amusicproduct, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, in Music BTEC xtended Diploma assignments and performance. assignments andperformance. coursework, writtenportfolios,practical You willbeassessedthrough amixture of How willIbeassessed? Huddersfield. atlocalvenues in the opportunitytoperform In thesecondyearofcourseyouwillhave space. studios, musicITsuiteandaliveperformance soundproofed rehearsal rooms andrecording environment, withprofessionally designed, You willenjoyanexcellent modern • • • • • • You willlearn: and inmanagement. the commercial musicbusiness,asamusician knowledge you’llneedtobeginacareer in will gainanunderstandingoftheskillsand skills.Youknowledge andperformance the musicindustryandbroaden yourmusic This coursewillprepare youforworkingin Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2year Centre: Highfields Level: 3 music performance sessionstyles. music performance improvising music,and composing music, the musicindustry, music andsociety, pop musicinpractice Skills English,mathsandITatlevel2. Diploma atlevel2,includingFunctional including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, music industry. You couldenteremploymentinabandorthe Career prospects business andotherrelated subjects. technology, media,multimedia,music arts,music popular music,jazz,performing A HigherNationalDiplomaordegree in What’s next?
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Performing Arts BTEC Diplomain • • • Four mandatoryunits: The coursecovers: in showsovertheyear. given manyopportunitiestopresent yourwork The courseisverypracticalandyouwillbe grounding foracareer indramaanddance. The coursewillgiveyouanexcellent Overview • • Entry requirements: • • • • You willbeassessedwith: How willIbeassessed? artists indance,dramaandmusic. There are opportunitiestoworkwithpractising • Plus oneoptionalunit: • • Two optionalunits: • [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Highfields Level: 2 Professional development in the performing Working artsindustry, intheperforming Acting skillsandtechniques, includes FunctionalSkillsEnglishatlevel1. Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,which including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, coursework. and practical performances, assignments, projects, dance Performing scriptedplays. Performing Devising plays,and artsproductionPerforming process. arts industry, and
You couldapplyforjobsintheatre, TVorfilm. Career prospects • • • What’s next? school oruniversity. You couldthengotoadramaordance Arts, BTEC ExtendedDiplomainPerforming Production, BTEC ExtendedDiplomainCreative Media
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Our qualifications offer a “ stepping stone into your chosen career and your qualification will be valued
by employers. The courses
are work related and ideal for you if you“ are already working and wish to study part time.
Gary Bates Head of engineering technology
132 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 134 Enigneering Full time Prospectus 2012/13 ngineering BTEC Diplomainngineering BTEC DiplomainEngineeringlevel2. What’s next? evidence collectedthroughout thecourse. You willbeassessed usingaportfolioof How willIbeassessed? • • • • The coursemodulesinclude: technology. from electronicsmachining tomodern You willcoverarangeofengineeringtopics, technology. route intotheexcitingworldofengineering This entrylevelcourseoffers avocational Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Engineering Level: 1 electrical assemblyandwiring. electronics, and machining, welding, English languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
(Mechanical orElectrical) BTEC Diploma inManufacturing repair. mechanical andelectronic faultdiagnosisand Computer AidedDraughtingand Design, technician levelintelecommunications, You couldtakeupa positionattrainee Career prospects Engineering level3. BTEC ExtendedDiplomainManufacturing What’s next? evidence collectedthroughout thecourse. You willbeassessed usingaportfolioof How willIbeassessed? backed upwithunderpinningknowledge. The practicalelementsofthecourseare • • • • • challenging technologicalsubjects,including: You willcoveraseriesofstimulatingand be decidedatinterview. mechanical orelectricalengineering.Thiswill You willchoosetospecialiseineither Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Engineering Level: 2 CNC programming andmachining. fabrication andweldingtechniques, electronic circuit constructionandtesting, engineering processes andtechniques, Computer AidedDesign(CAD), level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove,
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ngineering E 136 Engineering Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Manufacturing BTEC xtended Diploma in • • Higher NationalDiplomainEngineering, What’s next? evidence collectedthroughout thecourse. You willbeassessed usingaportfolioof How willIbeassessed? backed upwithunderpinningknowledge. The practicalelementsofthecourseare • • • • • • You willcoverexcitingsubjectareas, including: Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Engineering Level: 3 an apprenticeship. certificate ordegree atuniversity, or techniques. mechanical measurement andinspection Computer AidedDesign(CAD),and individual project work, CNC machining, programmable logiccontrollers, Electronic Circuit Manufacture (ECM), level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including science, or including Englishlanguage,mathsand Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, ES OL ESOL (16-18)
Level: Entry and 1 Centre: Dewsbury or Huddersfield Duration: 1 year Contact: 01484 437070 [email protected] ESOL Entry requirements: • For people with English as a second language. (16-18) • 16-18 years old with a positive commitment to learning. • You will have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level and type of course If you want to gain for you. Overview skills, build your On the course, you will: “ • improve your English, maths and ICT confidence and develop skills; • work towards external Functional Skills, your English skills, personal social development and vocational taster qualifications; our full time course • receive course and careers guidance; and • access vocational taster courses and other for speakers of other vocational taster courses.
languages is a great You will learn through: • individual and group tutorials,
starting point. It will • vocational taster courses, • visits, and help you build a bridge “ • other activities.
You will study F ull time Pros p ectus 2012/13 to other courses at • English, • maths, college in the future. • ICT • personal social development, and • enrichment activities. Michele Mackay ESOL curriculum team leader How will I be assessed? You will: • have an initial assessment for English and maths. • complete nationally recognised qualifications, assessed through exam and coursework.
138 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 139 Foundation Studies
In foundation learning we “ aim to meet the needs of the individual, providing
a safe environment where
young people can enjoy learning, develop“ socIally and progress at their own pace.
Jenny Evans Head of foundation learning
140 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 142 Foundation studies Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Connections • • What’s next? college CertificateofAchievement. willreceiveAt theendofcourse,learners a • • • • • • Course modulesinclude: individualised programme oflearning. communication andadvocacyskillsthrough an The coursewilldevelop,enhanceandbuildon working atmilestones5-8. difficulties andcomplexneeds,whoare severe/profound andmultiplelearning A programme ofstudyforstudentswith Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: Pre-entry Adult Network. Edexcel LifeSkills,or life skills. healthy lifestylesandleisure, and citizenship, creative andexpressive arts, environment, communication, support needs. and toseeifyouhaveanyadditional tutor to make sure the course is right for you There willbeaninterviewwiththecourse entryrequirements.No formal
Skillbuild Introduction to • • • What’s next? receive acollegeCertificateofAchievement. When youhavefinishedyourcoursewill • • • On thecourseyouwill: staff willhelpyoutoprogress andachieve. supportstaffLearning andspecialistteaching participate ascitizenswithinthecommunity. This coursewillgiveyoutheskillsneedto Overview see ifyouhaveanyadditionalsupportneeds. to makesure thecourseisrightforyouandto You willhaveaninterviewwiththecoursetutor Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Dewsbury Level: pre-entry Adult Network. Edexcel LifeSkills,or Preparation forLife, become more independent. esteem, and increase yourself-confidenceandself- skills, improve yourpersonal,socialandpractical
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Edexcel Life skills • • What’s next? • • • • • citizenship pathwayandwillcovermodulesin: If youare aged16-18,youwillcompletethe Huddersfield andDewsbury diploma inEdexcelLifeSkillsatentrylevel1. You willstudyforeitheracertificateor Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: entrylevel1 Adult Network. Life Skillsentrylevel2,or working together. transport andtravel, producing aproduct, investigating communityfacilities, independent livingskills, support needs. and toseeifyouhaveanyadditional tutor to make sure the course is right for you You willhaveaninterviewwiththecourse entryrequirements.No formal
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Working Life Edexcel Skillsfor • • Entry requirements: Level 1courses. What’s next? • • How willIbeassessed? skills. will besupportedtodevelopworkrelated You willtakepartin work-related activitiesand art anddesign. joinery, publicservices, sportandleisure, and caring forchildren, catering,hairandbeauty, (dependent oncentre), includinganimalcare, A numberofvocationaloptionsare available and ICT. development, FunctionalSkillsEnglish,maths awards, acertificateinpersonalandsocial You willbeworkingtowards fourvocational and theworldofwork. The courseprepares youforlevel1courses Overview • [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: entrylevel3 tutor to make sure the course is right for you You willhaveaninterviewwiththecourse entryrequirements.No formal exams inEnglish,mathsandICT. Assignments, with you. You willneedtobringyourprogress file support needs. and toseeifyouhaveanyadditional
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New Horizons • • What’s next? You willbeassessed through assignments. How willIbeassessed? the relevant certificate. studyingtowardattend foroneortwoterms three oryoucan certificates,oneperterm You canattendallyear andstudytowards the • • • You willworktowards three certificates: such asanxietyordepression. is aimedatstudentswithmentalhealthissues, employment orothercoursesatcollegeand The coursewillprepare youformovingonto Overview right foryou. the coursetutortomakesure thecourseis You willhaveaninterviewandassessmentwith • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: Flexible(1or2terms) Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 employment. Further educationortraining, and PersonalDevelopment. City andGuildsCertificateinEmployability Community, and Social Development and Contributing to the City andGuildsAward inPersonaland Development through Learning, City andGuildsCertificateinSelf- work atlevel1. You willneedtoshowthatyouare ableto
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Hair, beauty and holistics
The hair and beauty team “ are inspirational educators committed to raising standards. Experience
dynamic, creative and
innovative style first hand from meti“ culous consultation to vital salon experience.
Lisa Buckley Head of hairdressing and beauty therapy
156 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 158 Hair, beauty and holistics Full time Prospectus 2012/13 VTCT VRQinBeautyTherapyVTCT VTCT NVQinBeautyTherapylevel 2 What’s next? • • How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • • • During theyearyouwill: yourownbasicservices. perform Itwillalsoenableyouto for furtherlearning. beauty therapyandwillgiveyouafoundation This qualificationwilldevelopyourskillsin Overview this area. beauty therapyandwishtotakeupacareer in also demonstrateaninterest orknowledgeof language withinoneyear. Applicantsshould show youare abletoachievelevel1English but youwillhaveaninitialassessmentto entryrequirements,The coursehasnoformal Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 the course. evidence ofyourworkcompleted during You willalsoneedto submitaportfolioof commercial beautysalon. providing treatments willbeassessedina Your practicalskills in assistingand create ahairandbeautyimage. provide nailart,and aboutbasicmake-upapplication, learn cover themedfacepainting, howtodophotographicmake-up, learn aboutbasicmake-upapplication, learn aboutskincare,learn carry outsalonreception duties, basicmanicurelearn andpedicure, headmassage, learn follow healthandsafetyinsalon, create andmaintainretail displays, VTCT NVQinBeautyTherapyVTCT professional establishments. You willbenefitfrom workplacementswith • • • • • • • • • • • You willcoversubjects, including: treatments to. salon withclientsyou’lleventuallybeoffering environment, whichisrunasacommercial You’ll bebasedina purpose-builtlearning pace. through thecourseflexiblyandatyourown practising beautytherapist.You willwork need tobecomebothadiagnosticand This coursewillgiveyouthetrainingyou’ll Overview area. industry andwishtotakeupacareer inthis knowledge ofworkinginthebeautytherapy You shoulddemonstrateaninterest or • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 2 Functional Skills. make-up, and working relationships, contribute tothedevelopmentof effective reception, waxing, promoting products andservices, pedicure, manicure, health andsafety, basic facials, eyelash andbrow treatments, one year. to achieveEnglishlanguagelevel2within are workingatlevel1andtheability an initialassessmentindicatingthatyou equivalent, and a level1beautytherapyqualificationor Four GCSEsatgradeD, role. therapy industryinatraineeorjuniormanager You couldenteremploymentinthebeauty Career prospects NVQ inBeautyTherapylevel3. What’s next? course. evidence ofyourworkcompletedduringthe You willalsoneedtosubmitaportfolioof treatments inacommercial beautysalon. Your practicalskillswillbeassessed,providing How willIbeassessed?
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air, beauty and holistics and beauty air, H 160 Hair, beauty and holistics Full time Prospectus 2012/13 (General R NVQinBeautyTherapyVTCT of yourworkcompletedduringthe course. will alsoneedtosubmitaportfolio ofevidence treatments inacommercial beautysalon.You Your practicalskillswillbeassessed,providing How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • • You willcover: advanced skills. newandmoreachieved inlevel2,andlearn and body. You willenhancetheskillsyou of advancedbeautytreatments fortheface therapy andwilldevelopyourunderstanding The coursecoversadvancedaspectsofbeauty Overview up acareer intheindustry. knowledge ofbeautytherapyandwishtotake You shoulddemonstrateaninterest or • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 3 treatment. electrical/mechanical facialandbody electrical epilation,and promotional activities, self tanning, eyelash extension, health andsafety, Functional Skills, business andfinance, aromatherapy, body massage, anatomy andphysiology, 2 withinoneyear. the abilitytoachieveEnglishlanguagelevel working atlevel1,and an initialassessmentindicatingthatyouare equivalent, A level2beautytherapyqualificationor oute) industry. You couldenteremploymentinthebeauty Career prospects • • What’s next? a degree. massage, or aromatherapy, reflexology andIndianhead A holistictherapiescourse,suchas Complementary Therapies Complementary Diplomain VTCT of yourworkcompletedduringthe course. will alsoneedtosubmitaportfolio ofevidence treatments inacommercial beautysalon.You Your practicalskillswillbeassessed,providing How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • The coursecovers: working therapist. you sufficientexperiencetobecomeagood treatments onclients.Thecoursewillgive superior toperform and youwilllearn The qualificationisbasedonpracticalwork advanced treatments forthefaceandbody. therapy anddevelopyourunderstandingof You willcoveradvancedaspectsofholistic Overview ability atlevel2inliteracy. Alternatively, aninitialassessmentindicating • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 pathology. reflexology, and health andsafety, business andfinance, aromatherapy, body massage, anatomy andphysiology, qualifications. level 2orevidenceofequivalent Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including science subject, including Englishlanguage,mathsanda Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, industry. You couldenteremploymentinthebeauty Career prospects • • What’s next? a degree. massage, or aromatherapy, reflexology andIndianhead A holistictherapiescourse,suchas
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air, beauty and holistics and beauty air, H 162 Hair, beauty and holistics Full time Prospectus 2012/13 VTCT VRQinHairdressingVTCT VTCT NVQinHairdressing level2 What’s next? • • How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • You’ll cover: then progress tothelevel2qualification. complete therequirements ofthefirstyearand level (level1).Thesecondstageallowsyouto provides trainingtoanassistanthairdresser separately orconsecutively. Thefirststage hairdressing, intwostages,whichcanbetaken The coursewillgiveyouagoodintroduction to Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 1 the course. evidence ofyourworkcompleted during You willalsoneedtosubmitaportfolioof commercial hairsalon. providing treatments willbeassessedina Your practicalskillsin assistingand plaiting andtwistinghair. styling hair, and assisting withreception, assisting withhaircolourservice, working inhairdressing, contributing to the development of effective shampooing andconditioning, maintaining workareas, preparing forhairdressing servicesand health andsafety, assessed atinterview. in workingwithpeople.Thiswillbe enthusiasm and commitment and an interest A highstandard ofpersonalpresentation, language withinoneyear. are abletoachieveentrylevel3English An initialassessmentwhichindicatesyou entryrequirements.No formal
role. therapy industryinatraineeorjuniormanager You couldenteremploymentinthebeauty Career prospects VTCT NVQinHairdressingVTCT • • How willIbeassessed? realistic workingenvironment. You willworkinthe college’s hairsalon,a • • • • • • • • You’ll cover: employable stylist. You willbetrainedtoaprofessional and Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 2 the course. evidence ofyourworkcompletedduring You willalsoneedto submitaportfolioof hair salon. services willbeassessedinacommercial Your practical skills inproviding hairdressing salon reception duties. cutting hairusingbasictechniques,and setting anddressing hair, changing haircolour, styleandfinish, hair andscalp, shampooing, conditioningandtreating the advising andconsultingwithclients, giving clientsapositiveimpression, health andsafety, career asahairdresser. hairdressing industryandwishtotakeupa You shoulddemonstrateknowledgeofthe 1 withinoneyear. the abilitytoachieveEnglishlanguagelevel working atentrylevel3,and an initialassessmentindicatingthatyouare Level 1orequivalent, employment, andcruiseships Employment, includingsalonwork,self- Career prospects A level3hairdressing industryqualification. What’s next?
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air, beauty and holistics and beauty air, H 164 Hair, beauty and holistics Full time Prospectus 2012/13 VTCT NVQinHairdressingVTCT • • How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • You willcover: advanced skills. newandmoreachieved inlevel2andlearn services. You willenhancetheskillsyou understanding ofadvancedhairdressing of hairdressing andwilldevelopyour This coursecoversadvancedaspects Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyorHuddersfield Level: 3 the course. evidence ofyourworkcompletedduring You willalsoneedto submitaportfolioof commercial hairdressing salon. providing hairdressing servicesina Your practicalskills will beassessed, implementation ofpromotional activities. contributing totheplanningand creative cuttingskills,and product promotion, all varietiesofcolouringtechniques, creatively stylinganddressing hair, remedies, all aspectsofcolourcorrection servicesand in hairdressing. hairdressing andwishtofurtheryourcareer acquiredknowledge orformerly skillsin you shoulddemonstrateaninterest, and numeracyFunctionalSkills, the abilitytoworktowards level2English Level 2hairdressing, of promotion. hairdressing industryorincrease yourchance You couldenteremploymentinthe Career prospects • • What’s next? additional diplomainhairdressing. industrial experience,and recommended fiveyearshairdressing providing youhavetherelevant a CertificateofEducationin Teaching, A highereducationcourse,suchas Health & social care
Courses in health and social “ care lead to a great diversity of career opportunities. they help you to Develop
your skills, knowledge and
experience so that when you leave us you will“ be prepared for work or progression on
to university. full time Pros p ectus 2012/13
Julie Pearson Head of health and social care
166 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 167 168 Health and social care Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and socialdevelopment) Social Care personal (with and BTEC DiplomainHealth sector, suchasacare assistant. Employment inthe healthandsocialcare Career prospects • • What’s next? • • • You willbeassessed through: How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • You willcover: and socialcare orfurtherlearning. and qualitiesyou’llneedforworkwithinhealth This coursewillhelpyoutodeveloptheskills Overview
• • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyandHuddersfield Level: 1 level 2. Health andSocialCare Apprenticeship level 2,or BTEC DiplomainHealthandSocial Care coursework. assignments, and projects, career progression. community action,and promoting healthyeatingincare, creative activitiesforchildren, health andsocialcare needs, managing yourhealthatwork, work, investigating rightsandresponsibilities at English languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or language, at You willneedaminimumoffourGCSEs grade Eorabove,includingEnglish
Social Care and BTEC DiplomainHealth Care level3. BTEC ExtendedDiplomainHealth andSocial What’s next? • • • • You willbeassessed with: How willIbeassessed? give youvaluablepracticalexperience. The courseincludesaworkplacementthatwill • • • • You willcover: within thehealthandsocialcare fields. the care sector, aswelltheservicesavailable workplace environments, andknowledgeof understanding ofthestructure andfunctionof to progress ineducation.You willgainan you needtoworkinthecaringsectoror This coursewillgiveyoutheexperience Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: DewsburyandHuddersfield Level: 2 coursework. work basedassignments,and case studies, projects, social care. anatomy andphysiologyforhealth and cultural diversityinhealthandsocialcare, vocational practiceinhealthandsocialcare, communication inhealthandsocialcare, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, • • • • • the healthandsocialcare sector, asa: You couldalsoprogress intoemploymentin Career prospects health care assistant. home care assistant,or support worker, nanny ornurseryassistant, disabilities, care assistantwithelderlyorpeople
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ealth and social care social and ealth H 170 Health and social care Full time Prospectus 2012/13 • • • • methods, including: You willbeassessedthrough different How willIbeassessed? • • • • in avarietyofcare settings,suchas: be basedontheseexperiences.Thesemay placements andsomeofyourcourseworkwill You willcarryoutat leasttwodifferent work • • • • • • The courseincludes: Overview community, thiscourseisforyou. nursing, socialwork,teachingoryouthand If you’re lookingforacareer inmidwifery, • ealth andSocialCareHealth BTEC xtended Diploma in • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Dewsbury Level: 3 reports. essays, and role play, presentations, disabilities. residential ordaycare withpeople primary schoolsupport,and day care, elderly personshomes, anatomy andphysiology. caring forchildren andyoungpeople, health andsocialcare, developing effective communicationin sociology, health psychology, health andsocialcare, personal andprofessional developmentin interview. You alsoneedtocompleteasatisfactory maths andITatlevel2. the achievement of Functional Skills English, Higher Diplomaatlevel2,whichincludes including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C,
health andsocialcare sector. You couldenterdirect employmentinthe Career prospects nursing, socialwork,orteaching. A degree inareas suchassocialscience, What’s next? 172 Health and social care Full time Prospectus 2012/13 ealth S Health BTEC xtended Diploma in radiography, orchiropody. A degree inareas suchasnursing,midwifery, What’s next? • • • • methods, including: You willbeassessed through different How willIbeassessed? into practice. atcollege help youtoputwhatyou’velearned You willcarryoutawork placement,whichwill • • • • • • The courseincludes: Overview ambulance service,thiscourseisforyou. radiography, midwifery, nursing,orthe If you’re lookingforacareer inhealthcare, • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 reports. essays, and role play, presentations, nutrition forhealthandsocialcare. health andsocialcare, and developing effective communicationin equality anddiversity, health psychology, physiological disorders, human physiologyandanatomy, You alsoneedtodoasatisfactoryinterview. at level2. the achievementofFunctionalSkillsEnglish Diploma atlevel2,whichincludes including Englishlanguageandscience,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, tudies • • • • You couldenteremploymentin: Career prospects teaching. health related careers, or paramedical careers, environmental health, sciences oryouthandcommunity work. A degree innursing,socialwork, What’s next? • • • • methods, including: You willbeassessed through different How willIbeassessed? into practice. atcollege help youtoputwhatyou’velearned You willcarryoutawork placement,whichwill • • • • • • The courseincludes: Overview the ambulanceservice,thiscourseisforyou. radiography, midwifery, nursing,teaching, or If you’re lookingforacareer inhealthcare, • Social Care BTEC xtended Diploma in • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 reports. essays, and role play, presentations, caring forchildren andyoungpeople. health andsocialcare, and developing effective communicationin equality anddiversity, health psychology, dementia care, human physiologyandanatomy, You alsoneedtodoasatisfactoryinterview. maths andITatlevel2. the achievement of Functional Skills English, Higher Diplomaatlevel2,whichincludes including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C,
health andsocialcare. You couldenteremploymentinmanyareas of Career prospects
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ealth and social care social and ealth H Hospitality & catering
The hospitality and catering “ industry offers amazing career opportunities. Pursuing qualifications in professional
cookery, food and beverage
service or hospitality supervision will allow you to“ get the skill and knowledge to make your career happen.
Lesley Wilson Head of catering and hospitality
174 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 176 Hospitality and catering Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Beverage Service Cookery Food with and VRQ DiplomainProfessional maths through FunctionalSkills. You willhavetheopportunitytoimprove your participating intripsandvisitsto industry. Your coursewillbeenhancedthrough restaurants. give thebestcustomerserviceintraining experienced tutorsandyouwillbetrainedto environment supportedbyateamof You tocookinaprofessional willlearn hygiene andhealthyeating. inpracticalclasses,includingfood safety,learn and theoryelementstounderpinwhatyou vegetables, soups,stocks,saucesandbakery preparation andcookingofmeat,fish,poultry, There are practicalelements,includingthe working intheindustry. restaurants whichgivesyouareal tasteof the college’s purpose-built kitchensand and beverageservicethrough trainingin in foodpreparation andcookingfood This courseprovides youwithpracticalskills Professional CookeryDiplomaatlevel2. as acheftoideallyprogress ontoourVRQ career inthehospitalityandcateringindustry essential knowledgeandskillsforstartingyour This introductory programme willgiveyouthe Overview including Englishlanguageandmaths. Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove, Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 • • Career prospects • • • What’s next? to completeanassignment. distinctions; youwillneedapassineverytask The assignmentswillbegradedpass,credit or • • • • You will: How willIbeassessed? an intermediate apprenticeship.an intermediate Employment, or a level2Apprenticeship. and Professional Food and Drink Service level 2, VRQ inProfessional Cookery, subject knowledgeandskills. carry outassignments,demonstratingyour have yourskillsassessedpractically, and do presentations, complete writtenwork,
ospitality and Catering andCatering Hospitality Foundation in Tier Learning maths andEnglishtolevel1. Skills qualificationsandFunctional Skillsin social developmentthrough additionalWork You willalsocompletesomepersonaland by aBTECCertificateinHospitalitylevel1. Certificate inHomeCookingSkills,followed Your studieswillstart withanIntroductory supported byateamofexperiencedtutors. tocookinaprofessionallearn environment customer serviceandteamwork.You will units, includingfoodpreparation andcooking, and theorybasedlessonscoveringavarietyof Your trainingwillbe amixofbothpractical position intheindustry. progress withyourstudiesorobtainfirst togiveyoutheconfidence perfect platform working intheindustry. Thecourseisthe is handsonandgivesyouareal tasteof purpose-built kitchensandrestaurants. It service through traininginthecollege’s in foodpreparation andcookingfood This courseprovides youwithpracticalskills level 2Apprenticeship. Professional CookeryDiplomaatlevel1ora industry andideallyprogress ontoaVRQ your career inthehospitalityandcatering the essentialknowledgeandskillsforstarting An introductory programme thatwillgiveyou Overview • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 language andmaths. are workingatentrylevel3inbothEnglish An initialassessmentindicatingthatyou • • • • What’s next? • • • • You will: How willIbeassessed? NVQ level2. a level2Apprenticeship, or Professional FoodandDrinkServicelevel1, VRQ DiplomainProfessional Cookery, be assessedpracticallyonyourskills. do presentations, and reflect onyourlearning, complete writtenwork,
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ospitality and catering and ospitality H 178 Hospitality and catering Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Beverage Service Cookery Food with and VRQ DiplomainProfessional restaurants, whichincludesbaristaservice. give ahighstandard ofserviceinthetraining experienced tutors.You willbetrainedto environment supportedbyateamof You tocookinaprofessional willlearn operations. menu planning,costingsandkitchen inthepracticalclasses,including you learn and theorybasedelementstounderpinwhat vegetables, soups,stocks,saucesandbakery, preparation andcookingofmeat,fish,poultry, There are practicalelements,includingthe working intheindustry. restaurants givingyougreater confidencefor in thecollege’s purpose-built kitchensand food andbeverageservicethrough training in bothfoodpreparation andcooking This coursedevelopsyourpracticalskills restaurateur. hospitality andcateringindustryasachefor 1. Thiswillenhanceyourcareer potentialinthe atVRQlevel knowledge andskillsyoulearned This followonprogramme willdevelopthe Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 cookery. a level1qualificationinprofessional including Englishlanguageandmaths, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, advanced apprenticeship. Seek employmentinthisindustryorstudyan Career prospects • • What’s next? to completeanassignment. distinctions; youwillneedapassineverytask The assignmentswillbegradedpass,credit or • • • • You will: How willIbeassessed? Advanced Apprenticeship. and confectionery, or level 3ineitherkitchenandlarder orpastry VRQ inAdvancedProfessional Cookery subject knowledgeandskills. carry outassignments,demonstratingyour have yourskillsassessedpractically, and do presentations, complete writtenwork, Preparation andCooking (19+) NVQ DiplomainFood Employment withinthecateringindustry. Career prospects Confectionary level3 Cookery –KitchenandLarder orPastryand Advanced DiplomainProfessional What’s next? course. Assessment willtakeplacethroughout the How willIbeassessed? and is for people from difference backgrounds. to suitchildcare;onbenefits; supportslearners The courseisparent friendlywithflexibletimes collect evidenceofwhatyouhavedone. The courseismostlypractical,butyouwill issues. You abouthealthandsafety willalsolearn European cookeryandpastryskills. topics, includingAsian,African-Caribbeanand this courseisforyou.You willstudyarangeof cookeryandcateringskills, of international If youwanttogainagoodworkingknowledge Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 by notessential. previous cateringexperienceinpreferred numeracy, and Minimum ofentrylevel3inliteracyand
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ospitality and catering and ospitality H 180 Hospitality and catering Full time Prospectus 2012/13 ospitality andEventsHospitality BTEC Diplomain to enhanceyouremployability. additional level2qualificationin baristaskills You willhavetheopportunitytotakean and runyourownrestaurant concept. speakers andhavetheopportunitytodesign You willgoonvisits toindustry, listentoguest • • • including: You willstudynineunits,three perterm, catering outletoroncruiseships. hotel, restaurant, events,alicensedpremise, a you are focusedonamanagementcareer ina practical andtheoryworkissuitableif This interesting coursecombinesboth industry. supervisory levelinthehospitalityandevents you’ll needtodevelopyourcareer ata You thebasicskillsandknowledge willlearn Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 event planningandorganisation. and marketing; business studies,includingfinancialcontrol European food,andsupervisoryskills; operations, alcoholicbeverages,cooking of customerservice,foodservice and restaurant, incorporatingthetheory practical traininginthecollege’s kitchens Functional Skillsatlevel2. level 2Diplomaatoverallmeritgradeand including Englishlanguageandmaths,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, diverse industry. You couldenteremploymentinthisvery Career prospects A highereducationcourse. What’s next? to completeanassignment. distinction. You willneedapassineverytask The assignmentswillbegradedpass,meritor • haveyourskillsassessedpractically. • dopresentations, and • completewrittenassignments, You will: How willIbeassessed? Confectionary and Larder orPastry and Professional Cookery –Kitchen Advanced Diplomain or bothtogether. larder route, thepastryandconfectionary route pieces. You cantakeeitherthekitchen and and cookingofgame,shellfishor decorative Additional unitsmayincludethe preparation • • • • including: Theory lessonssupportyourpracticalclasses, your ownevent. design yourownmenuandbeheadchefat chef lecturer, andwillhavetheopportunity leading sectionsundertheguidanceof You willtraininthe college’s newkitchens, chef, particularlyinafine-dineenvironment. advance tothepositionsofsouschefandhead It isparticularlyrelevant ifyouare lookingto other cateringoutlet. business, whetheritisinahotel,restaurant or you toworkasachefdepartieinhospitality skills infoodpreparation andcookingtoallow On thecourseyouwilldevelopmore complex Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 teamwork. food storage,healthandhygiene; and hot andcolddessertsconfections; poultry; the preparation andcookingofmeat,fish, skills testing. and experiencebackedbyreferences and may bebasedonindustryacquired skills in exceptionalcircumstances acceptance level 2, level 1,anddemonstratingsomeskillsat Functional SkillsinmathsandEnglishat Diploma inProfessional Cookerylevel2, seek furtheremployment. You couldprogress ontohighereducationor What next? • • • You willbe: How willIbeassessed? testing. carry outonline,shortanswer, endofunit complete aportfolioofevidence,and observed bycheflecturers,
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ospitality and catering and ospitality H Motor vehicle
Our full time courses
“ offer you an excellent opportunity to develop
the vehicle mechanical, electrical and body repair “ skills you’ll need for the modern motor industry.
Mike Whitehouse Head of transport studies
182 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 184 Motor vehicle Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and R Motor Vehicle Maintenance City andGuilds3901 in • • What’s next? portfolio ofevidence. knowledgetests.Youinternal willproduce a You willcompletepractical tasksandan How willIbeassessed? your portfolio. carried outtoaddtheevidencerecorded in You willalsocomplete jobcards onwork The courseinvolvespracticalworkandtheory. • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 units,covering: The courseismainlypracticalandconsistsof Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Engineering Level: entrylevel3 Service andRepairofRoadVehicles. City andGuildsTechnical Certificateinthe Operations level1,or Motor Vehicle Bodyand Paint/Refinishing City andGuildsTechnical Certificatein vehicle powerunits. wheels andtyres, and steering andsuspensions, transmission systems, braking systems, electrical systems, ignition systems, fuel andexhaust, cooling systems, lubrication systems, engineering equipmentandmaterials, health andsafety, need anyadditionalsupport. of courseisrightforyouandtoseeif assessment tomakesure thelevelandtype A courseguidanceinterviewandaninitial entryrequirements.No formal epair Employment withinthemotorvehicleindustry. Career prospects and Paint/R inMotorCertificate Vehicle Body City andGuildsTechnical • • Level 1 Entry requirements: and knowledgeof thebodyrepair industry. attend aworkplacement todeveloptheirskills refinishing. Allstudentsare encouraged to specialist areas: 1.bodyrepair, or2. paintand skills, butcanonlyqualifyforone ofthe will developbothbodyrepair andrefinishing Please note:studentsattendingthe course • • • • • • • • You willstudy: industry, thiscourse isforyou. If youwantacareer inthemotorbodyrepair Overview • • Level 2 • • [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Engineering Level: 1-2 an initial assessment indicating the ability to including English,or A minimumoffourGCSEsatgradeE, body repair andpaintrefinishing. Coursework consistsoftheory, covering repairs tominorvehiclepaintdefects. materials, and preparation andapplicationoffoundation coats, preparation ofpanelstoacceptprimer welding andmechanicalfittingtechniques, repairs tominordamageonbodypanels, removal andreplacement panelprocedures, vehicle constructionanddesign, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, grade andhavealevel1inFunctionalSkills. expected tohaveachievedanoverallpass Students progressing from level1are a courseguidanceinterview. work atlevel1inliteracyandnumeracy, and efinishing Operationsefinishing
Employment withinthemotorvehicleindustry. Career prospects Service andRepairofRoadVehicles. or CityandGuildsTechnical Certificateinthe Vehicle BodyandPaint/RefinishingOperations, City andGuildsTechnical CertificateinMotor What’s next? repair industry. advance yourskillsandunderstandingofthe in thevariousmodules.Work experiencewill completing practicaltasksandtheorytests Certification dependsonsuccessfully • • • You will: How willIbeassessed? produce aportfolioofevidence. assignments, and tests, complete practicaltasksandknowledge
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otor vehicle otor M 186 Motor vehicle Full time Prospectus 2012/13 R and Service inthe Certificate City andGuildsTechincal course isforyou. If youwantacareer inthemotorindustry, this Overview • • • Level 3 • • • • Level 2 • • • • Level 1 Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year(eachlevel) Centre: Engineering Level: 1-3 epair ofR level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including courses maths,or including Englishlanguage,andforsome minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, award invehicleservice, Level 2vehiclequalification,progression a courseguidanceinterview, level 1,and Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, experience, Level 1vehiclequalificationor relevant a courseguidanceinterview. English languagewithinoneyear, and 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove, oad Vehicles
vehicle industry. You couldenteremployment withinthemotor Career prospects in theServiceandRepairofRoadVehicles. level 2orCityandGuildsTechnical Certificate Vehicle BodyandPaint/RefinishingOperations City andGuildsTechnical CertificateinMotor What’s next? • • • You willneedtocomplete: How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • You willstudy: produce aportfolioofevidence. assignments, and practical tasksandaknowledgetests, vehicle. Coursework consistsoftheorycovering body andpaintrepair. vehicle servicing,and relationships, how tomaintaineffective working preparation ofnewandusedvehicles, diagnostics andreplacement procedures, vehicle needs, contact withcustomerstoprovide fortheir vehicle systems, Public services
Interested in a career in
“ public services? Then why not gain a valuable insight
into the requirements of the various roles“ and develop the skills you need to be successful.
David Stockbridge Head of public services
188 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 190 Public service Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Public Services BTEC Diplomain BTEC DiplomainPublicServices level2. What’s next? throughout theyearthrough variousactivities. assessed tonationallysetstandards There areexams.You noformal willbe How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • The mainunitsofstudyinclude: pursuits andphysicalfitness. course isforyou.Theincludesoutdoor such assecurity, forces, policeandarmed this If youwantacareerservices, intheuniformed Overview attendance record. character andhaveagoodreference and course isrightforyou.You mustbeofgood You willhaveaninterviewtomakesure the • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 self-management skills. an introduction toexpeditionskills,and map reading usingordinance surveymaps, developing personalskillsforleadership, practical teamworkinthepublicservices, personal skillsforthepublicservices, wellbeing andfitnessforpublicservices, the publicservices, improving healthandfitnessforentryinto public servicescareers, English languagewithinoneyear. 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3Englishlanguage,or including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
Public Services BTEC Diplomain Services level3. BTEC DiplomaorExtended inPublic What’s next? activities. assessed throughout theyearthrough various There areexams.You noformal willbe How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • The mainareas ofstudyinclude: includes outdoorpursuitsandphysicalfitness. forces,armed thiscourseisforyou.The servicessuchassecurity,uniformed policeand If you’re interested inpursuingacareer inthe Overview attendance record. character andhaveagoodreference and course isrightforyou.You mustbeofgood You willhaveaninterviewtomakesure the • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 self-management skills. an introduction toexpeditionskills,and map reading usingordinance surveymaps, developing personalskillsforleadership, practical teamworkinthepublicservices, personal skillsforthepublicservices, wellbeing andfitnessforpublicservices, the publicservices, improving healthandfitnessforentryinto public servicescareers, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglishandmathsat BTEC Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakes and sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE
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You’ll todealwith challenging learn in thepublicservicesatoperative orofficer understanding andskillsyouneed forworking The coursewillgiveyoutheknowledge, pursuits, tripsandphysicalfitness testing. course isforyou.Theincludesoutdoor ministry ofdefence,androyal airforce, this public services,forexamplepolice,fire, prison, If you’re interested inpursuingacareer inthe • • • • • • • • • • • • at gradeA*-E.Topics will include: you willachievetheequivalentoftwoA-levels The coursecovers12unitsovertwoyearsand Overview attendance record. character andhaveagoodreference and course isrightforyou.You mustbeofgood You willhaveaninterviewtomakesure the • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 health andfitness. diversity andcitizenship, work oftheemergency services, careers services, intheuniformed politics andglobalaffairs, outdoor skills, psychology, sociology, criminology, law, communication, teamwork andleadership, level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat BTEC Diplomaatlevel2,including including Englishlanguageandmaths,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, A foundationdegree. What’s next? throughout theyearthrough variousactivities. assessed tonationallysetstandards There areexams.You noformal willbe How willIbeassessed? services. to giveyouaninsightintoanumberofpublic receive presentations from visitingspeakers, You willvisitemergency servicepremises and or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakes and sports performanceatthesametime. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE 194 Public service Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Public Services Diplomain BTEC Subsidiary work. activities withpersonalresearch andwritten circumstances. Thecoursecombinespractical level. You’ll todealwith challenging learn in thepublicservicesatoperative orofficer understanding andskillsyouneed forworking The coursewillgiveyoutheknowledge, pursuits, tripsandphysicalfitnesstesting. course isforyou.Theincludesoutdoor ministry ofdefence,androyal airforce, this public services,forexamplepolice,fire, prison, If you’re interested inpursuingacareer inthe • • • • • • • • • Topics willinclude: at gradeA*-E. you willachievetheequivalentofoneA-level The coursecoversfiveunitsoveroneyearand Overview attendance record. character andhaveagoodreference and course isrightforyou.You mustbeofgood You willhaveaninterviewtomakesure the • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 health andfitness. diversity andcitizenship, work oftheemergency services, careers services, intheuniformed politics andglobalaffairs, outdoor skills, sociology, communication, teamwork andleadership, level 2. Functional SkillsEnglishandmathsat BTEC Diplomaatlevel2,including including Englishlanguageandmaths,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, A career inthepublicservices. Career prospects • • What’s next? throughout theyearthrough variousactivities. assessed tonationallysetstandards There areexams.You noformal willbe How willIbeassessed? services. to giveyouaninsightintoanumberofpublic receive presentations from visitingspeakers, You willvisitemergency servicepremises and an Apprenticeship atlevel3. Further level3qualifications,or or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakes and sports performanceatthesame time. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE Public Services BTEC xtended Diploma in work. activities withpersonal research and written circumstances. Thecoursecombinespractical level. You’ll todealwithchallenging learn in thepublicservicesatoperative orofficer understanding andskillsyouneed forworking The coursewillgiveyoutheknowledge, pursuits, tripsandphysicalfitness testing. course isforyou.Theincludes outdoor ministry ofdefence,androyal airforce, this public services,forexamplepolice,fire, prison, If you’re interested inpursuingacareer inthe • • • • • • • • • • • • Topics willinclude: A-levels atgradeA*-E. and youwillachievetheequivalentofthree The coursecovers18unitsovertwoyears Overview attendance record. character andhaveagoodreference and course isrightforyou.You mustbeofgood You willhaveaninterviewtomakesure the • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 health andfitness. diversity andcitizenship, work oftheemergency services, careers services, intheuniformed politics andglobalaffairs, outdoor skills, psychology, sociology, criminology, law, communication, teamwork andleadership, 2. Functional SkillsEnglishandmathsatlevel BTEC Diplomaatlevel2,including including Englishlanguageandmaths,or Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, A foundationdegree. What’s next? throughout theyearthrough variousactivities. assessed tonationallysetstandards There areexams.You noformal willbe How willIbeassessed? services. to giveyouaninsightintoanumberofpublic receive presentations from visitingspeakers, You willvisitemergency servicepremises and or tel:01484437053 [email protected] would likemoreemail: information, If youthinkhavewhatittakes and sports performanceatthesame time. developing bothyoureducationand train withtopprofessional coaches, You willcompleteyourstudiesand in theKirkleesCollegeSportsAcademy. able tocombinethiscoursewithaplace football orrugbyleagueyoumaybe If youenjoysportandplayeither SPORTS ACADEMY K IR K LEES C OLLEGE
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Science is always pushing
“ the boundaries, asking questions we don’t have the technology to “ answer yet - we aim to inspire students to try.
DR A C Richards Science curriculum team leader
196 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 198 Science Full time Prospectus 2012/13 BTEC DiplomainScience • • for example: Employment inascientificandtechnical area, Career prospects • • • What’s next? practical tasksandwrittenwork. though avarietyofassignments,involving You willbeassessed throughout thecourse, How willIbeassessed? • • • • The coursecovers: developing yourpracticalandscientificskills. work, coveringbiology, chemistryandphysics, You willexperiencewhatscientistsdointheir is foryou. advanced levelcourseinscience,this If youwanttopursueacareer orstudyan Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 production research anddevelopment. laboratories, and Medical Science. BTEC ExtendedDiplomain Forensic Science,and BTEC ExtendedDiplomain Applied Science, BTEC ExtendedDiplomain applications ofphysicalscience. science, and designing andmakingusefuldevicesin chemical analysisanddetection, the livingbody, level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including including Englishlanguage,or Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, Applied Science BTEC xtended Diploma in course inscienceandtechnology. A degree orHigherNationalDiploma(HND) What’s next? through shorttests. theoretical knowledgeissometimesassessed Although there are nofinalexaminations,your • • through: You’ll beassessedthroughout thecourse How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • The courseincludes: science. complimentary unitsinchemistryandmedical applications ofbiologicalsciencesalongside This coursefocusesonthepractical Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 practical assignments. coursework and medical physicstechniques. scientific practicaltechniques,and statistics forsciencetechnicians, energy changes, genetics andgeneticengineering, microbiological techniques, human physiology, human physsiology, practical chemicalanalysis, working inthescienceindustry, level 2. Functional SkillEnglish,mathsandIT overall meritlevelorequivalent,and BTEC DiplomainAppliedSciencelevel2at science andmaths,or Five GCSEsgradesA*-C,includingEnglish, • • for example: Employment inascientificandtechnicalarea, Career prospects production research anddevelopment. laboratories, and
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cience S 200 Science Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Forensic Science BTEC xtended Diploma in through short tests. theoretical knowledgeissometimesassessed Although there are nofinalexaminations,your • • through: You’ll beassessedthroughout thecourse How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • You willcover18units including: the secondyearofcourse. chemistry, alongsidetheExtendedDiplomain you willbeabletostudyforanASlevelin theappropriateforensic grades, science.With reasoning skills,asyoustudyaspectsof You willdeveloppracticalanddeductive alongside unitsincriminologyandpsychology. skills inchemistry, biologyandphysics, The coursecombinespracticalandtheoretical Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 practical assessments. coursework, and chemical laboratorytechniques. criminal psychology, and criminology, statistics forsciencetechnicians, forensic photography, forensic fire investigation, genetics andgeneticengineering, criminal investigationprocedures, working inthescienceindustry, fundamentals ofscience, level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandIT overall meritlevelorequivalent,and BTEC DiplomainAppliedSciencelevel2at science andmaths,or Five GCSEsgradesA*-CincludingEnglish, technician. You couldenteremploymentasascience Career prospects criminal justicestudies. area, suchascriminology, psychologyor forensic science,appliedscienceorarelated A degree orHigherNationalDiploma(HND)in What’s next? Medical Science BTEC xtended Diploma in course inscienceandtechnology. A degree orHigherNationalDiploma(HND) What’s next? through shorttests. theoretical knowledgeissometimesassessed Although there are nofinalexaminations,your • • through: You’ll beassessedthroughout thecourse How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • The courseincludes: science. complimentary unitsinchemistryandmedical applications ofbiologicalsciencesalongside This coursefocusesonthepractical Overview • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 practical assignments. coursework and medical physicstechniques. scientific practicaltechniques,and clinical psychology, diseases andinfection, genetics andgeneticengineering, microbiological techniques, human physiology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry andmedicalscience, working inthescienceindustry, level 2. Functional SkillEnglish,mathsandIT overall meritlevelorequivalent,and BTEC DiplomainAppliedSciencelevel2at science andmaths,or Five GCSEsgradesA*-C,includingEnglish, • • for example: Employment inascientificandtechnicalarea, Career prospects research anddevelopment. hospital laboratories,and
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cience S Sport
Regardless of what sport you “ are interested in, regardless of what level you participate, a sports course will give you the
knowledge and understanding
of what makes an outstanding athlete. A career“ in sport is so diverse, there’s something for everyone.
vicki slater head of Sport
202 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 204 Sports Full time Prospectus 2012/13 and Active Leisure BTEC DiplomainSport and recreation industries. You canenteremploymentinthesport,leisure Career prospects BTEC DiplomainSportlevel2. What’s next? with assignmentsandpracticalassessment. You willbeassessed tonationallysetstandards How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • you willcover: bothpracticalandtheorybasedlessons, With industry, thiscoursewillbeagreat firststep. If youwanttoworkinthesportandleisure Overview • • • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 when working. risks andhazards youwillbefacedwith industry, and jobs withinthesportandactiveleisure how thebodyresponds toexercise, planning afitnessprogramme, practical sport, planning andleadingsportsactivities, you willalsoneedastrong interest insport. English languagewithinoneyear, 3 andthatyouare abletoachievelevel1in indicating that you are working at entry level in exceptional circumstances, an assessment entry level3EnglishLanguage,or including Englishlanguage, Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove,
BTEC DiplomainSport • • Entry requirements: • • • standards through: You willbeassessed tonationallyset How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • You willcover: Exercise StudiesandFA level1. Leaders Award, emergency firstaid,NCFE take partinsportteamsandtheSports theory sessions.There willbeopportunitiesto practical (sportshall),exercise studioand You willtakepartinarangeofworkshops, of sport,thisisanidealstartingpoint. want topursueacareer intheenergetic world organisation anddevelopmentofsport.Ifyou The coursewillgiveyouanintroduction tothe Overview • [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 BTEC Diploma in Sport at level 1, including activities), or (or ahighlevelofparticipationinsporting including maths,English,scienceandPE Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, practical assessments. oral presentations and written assignments, development ofpersonalfitness. and nutrition forsportsperformance, psychology forsportsperformance, planning andleadingsportsactivities, injury insport, practical sport, fitness testingandtraining, a goodinterviewandreference. level 1,and Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat
level 2industryqualifications. voluntary basis,whilstworkingtowards your facilities, atajuniorlevelorevenon You couldenteremploymentinsports Career prospects level 3. BTEC DiplomaorExtendedinSport What’s next?
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port S 206 Sports Full time Prospectus 2012/13 (Development andFitness) BTEC DiplomainSport • • • • • • • • • • • • at gradeA*-E,topicswillinclude: you willachievetheequivalentoftwoA-levels The coursecovers12unitsovertwoyearsand level 1. 1 and2,CommunitySportLeadersAward emergency firstaid,fitnessinstructoratlevel and totakeotherrelated awards, including opportunities totakepartinteamsports and developmentofsport.There willbe You aboutmanagement,organisation learn understanding insport,thiscourseisforyou. If youwanttodevelopyourskillsand Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 work experienceinsport. and rules, regulations andofficiatinginsport; sports injuries; sports development; sports coaching; exercise, healthandlifestyle; leadership insport; practical teamsports; fitness trainingandprogramming; assessing riskinsport; the physiologyoffitness; sport; principals ofanatomyandphysiologyin level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including activities), or (or ahighlevelofparticipationinsporting including maths,English,scienceandPE Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, coach oraspartofthemanagementteam. and fitnessstudios,asainstructor, You couldenteremploymentinsportscentres Career prospects related subject. Foundation degree ordegree inasport What’s next? through shorttests. theoretical knowledgeissometimesassessed Although there are nofinalexaminations,your through assignments. You willbeassessedtonationallysetstandards How willIbeassessed? Fitness) (DevelopmentSport and BTEC xtended Diploma in • • • • • • • • • • • • A-levels atgradeA*-E,topicswillinclude: and youwillachievetheequivalentofthree The coursecovers18unitsovertwoyears level 1. 1 and2,CommunitySportLeadersAward emergency firstaid,fitnessinstructoratlevel and totakeotherrelated awards, including opportunities totakepartinteamsports and developmentofsport.There willbe You aboutmanagement,organisation learn understanding insport,thiscourseisforyou. If youwanttodevelopyourskillsand Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 2years Centre: Huddersfield Level: 3 work experienceinsport. and rules, regulations andofficiatinginsport; sports injuries; sports development; sports coaching; exercise, healthandlifestyle; leadership insport; practical teamsports; fitness trainingandprogramming; assessing riskinsport; the physiologyoffitness; sport; principals ofanatomyandphysiologyin level 2. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Higher Diplomaatlevel2,including activities), or (or ahighlevelofparticipationinsporting including maths,English,scienceandPE Minimum offiveGCSEsgradeA*-C, coach oraspartofthemanagementteam. and fitnessstudios,asainstructor, You couldenteremploymentinsportscentres Career prospects related subject. Foundation degree ordegree inasport What’s next? through shorttests. theoretical knowledgeissometimesassessed Although there are nofinalexaminations,your through assignments. You willbeassessedtonationallysetstandards How willIbeassessed?
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port S S port BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma BTEC Diploma in Sport - and Subsidiary Diploma in Sport - sports academy performance S ports sports academy performance and and excellence pathway excellence pathway
Level: 3 Level: 2 Centre: Huddersfield Centre: Huddersfield Duration: 1-2 years Duration: 1 year Contact: 01484 437070 Contact: 01484 437070 [email protected] [email protected]
Entry requirements: Entry requirements: How will I be assessed? • Minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, The course covers a minimum of six units in • Minimum of four GCSEs grade D or above, You will be assessed to nationally set standards including English, maths and preferably the first year with a maximum of 18 units over including English, maths and preferably through assignments. These may take the form science and PE, or two years. It is equivalent to three A-levels at science and PE, or a high level of of written projects, presentations, professional • Higher Diploma at level 2, including grade A*-E, topics will include: participation in sporting activities, or discussions and practical observations. There Functional Skills English, maths and IT at • principles of anatomy and physiology in • BTEC Diploma in Sport at level 1, including are no final examinations; however, your level 2. sport, Functional Skills English, maths and IT at theoretical knowledge is sometimes assessed • the physiology of fitness, level 1. through short tests. You will attend a trial for your selected • assessing risk in sport, academy sport where you will be expected to • fitness training and programming, You will attend a trial for your selected What’s next? display a suitable level of performance. • fitness testing for sport and exercise, academy sport where you will be expected to After the course many students will continue • psychology for sports performance, their studies at college with the level 3 Overview display a suitable level of performance. • sports nutrition, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport. This You will complete the Subsidiary Diploma in • technical and tactical skills in sport, and Overview could lead to a degree course at university the first year and have the option to complete • the athletes lifestyle. You will get an introduction to sports or alternatively, alongside additional the Diploma or Extended Diploma in the performance, and investigate the organisation qualifications you can achieve at college, second year. How will I be assessed? and development of sport, and basic straight into employment or volunteering in You will be assessed to nationally set standards principles of sports science and nutrition. the sports industry. If you have a passion for playing sport, a through assignments. These may take the form desire to know and understand more about of written projects, presentations, professional Career prospects sports performance, and are considering You will train with top professional coaches discussions and practical observations. There Careers in sport are as varied as sports a career in the sports industry, you may be for your chosen sport and compete in high are no final examinations; however, your themselves. Career opportunities may include, suitable for a place in the Kirklees College quality British Colleges Sport Leagues and theoretical knowledge is sometimes assessed cup competitions. You will also have the sports coaching, working in community sports Sports Academy. through short tests. opportunity to take other related awards, development, personal training and fitness F ull time Pros p ectus 2012/13 including NGB Coaching Awards, a level 1 instruction, as well as potential to work in You will learn about elite performance, What’s next? Award in Sports Leadership and CYQ Gym national governing bodies of your chosen and organisation and development of sport; key After the course many students will go on to Instructor Awards. favourite sports. principles of sports science, nutrition and study either foundation degree or degree psychology; and have plenty of opportunities in a sport related subject, including sports You will cover: to take part in practical sport and assess your coaching, sports development, sport science, • fitness testing and training, own performance. You will train with top or with the right grades physiotherapy or • practical sport, professional coaches for your chosen sport, podiatry. and compete in high quality British Colleges • anatomy and physiology for sport, Sport Leagues and cup competitions. Career prospects • technical skills and tactical awareness for Careers in sport are as varied as sports sport, You will also have the opportunity to take themselves. • planning and leading sports activities, other related awards, including NGB Coaching • nutrition for sports performance, and Awards, a level 2 Award in Sports Leadership Career opportunities may include, professional • development of personal fitness. and CYQ Gym Instructor Awards. coaching, working in sports development,
F ull time Pros p ectus 2012/13 personal training and fitness instruction, sports rehab and injuries, sports nutritionist, strength and conditioning coaches, teachers, lectures 208 and sports business management. 209 Travel & tourism
From helping holiday makers “ as a resort representative, to finding people their dream destination as a travel
agent and flying high as a
member of air cabin crew, these qualifications give“ you all you need to find the job that’s right for you.
Ken Merry curriculum team leader travel and tourism
210 www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk 212 Travel and tourism Full time Prospectus 2012/13 Travel andTourism BTEC Diplomain • What’s next? Practical assessmentandassignments. How willIbeassessed? • • • • • • • • • • You willcover: travel andtourismindustry. representatives andtravelagentswithinthe the difference roles, suchascabincrew, resort present yourselftofuture employersandabout industry, aboutplanningtripsandvisits,howto You aboutcustomerserviceinthe willlearn behind theindustry. your chosencareer pathandstudythetheory You thenecessaryskillstomakeiton willlearn Overview • • Entry requirements: [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 1 Diploma inTravel andTourism level2. Planning forajobintravelandtourism. Planning andparticipatinginanevent, The role ofoverseasresort rep, The role ofaircabincrew, Recommend apackageholiday, UK traveldestinations, Planning atriptovisitorattraction, services, Displaying travelandtourismproducts and Customer service, Speaking confidentlyatwork, English languagelevel1withinoneyear. level 3andthatyouare abletoachieve indicating thatyouare workingatentry in exceptional circumstances, an assessment English language,or including Englishlanguageorentrylevel3 Minimum offourGCSEsgradeEorabove
Travel andTourism BTEC Diplomain • Entry requirements: based residential studyvisit. the NCFEAward in Travel. There willbeaUK You willalsohavetheopportunitytostudy of realistic workexperience. The courseistheoretical andpractical,based grade A*-C. The programme isequivalenttofourGCSEsat • • • • • • • • • • of different units,including: industry andtheopportunitytostudyarange understanding ofthetravelandtourism The programme willgiveyouaclear Overview • • [email protected] Contact: 01484437070 Duration: 1year Centre: Huddersfield Level: 2 including English language and grade E Minimum offourGCSEsgradeDorabove, exploring airportsandairlines. marketing fortravelandtourism, tourism, preparing foremploymentintraveland exploring marketingintravelandtourism, worldwide holidaydestinations, European holidaydestinations, UK tourismdestinations, world travel, understanding thenature andeffects of service intravelandtourism, developing andunderstandingcustomer the UKtravelandtourismsector, programme. study FunctionalSkillsalongsideyourmain in Englishand/ormathsyouwillneedto If youdon’t haveagradeCorequivalent level 1. Functional SkillsEnglish,mathsandITat Foundation Diplomaatlevel1,including maths, or
• • • What’s next? • • • You will: How willIbeassessed? National Award inAviation. Certificate in Travel IndustryOperations,or Tourism, City andGuildsDiplomainTravel and will beassessedpractically. do somepresentations, and complete writtenwork,
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