Grade 1 College
Working with over 3,000 employers*
GIVING YOU A HEAD START IN YOUR CAREER
4th year in a row 9 out of 10 students in work or further study within six months **
BLACKBURN COLLEGE 16-18 YEAR OLD 2017 PROSPECTUS VOCATIONAL | A-LEVELS | APPRENTICESHIPS
BLACKBURN COLLEGE | WHERE STUDY WORKS
*(from August 2013 to June 2016) **Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education data (2013, 2014 and 2015), known outcomes 2 3
STUDENT CONTENTS TOP CONTENTS RECRUITMENT Your Study Programme 4 - 7 Our Offer 8 Guide to Qualifications 9 EVENTS Services for Students 10-11 5 Financial Support 12 Student Recruitment Events are a perfect way to find out what studying with us is really like. Speak £1,000 Scholarships 13 to tutors, find out what support is available and Your £65m Campus 14-15 discover our state-of-the-art facilities. REASONS TO Enrichment Activities 16-17 Welcome to A-Levels 18-19 University Plus Programme 20-21 BLACKBURN COLLEGE STUDY WITH US: A-Level Pathways 22-26 STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT A-Level Subjects 27 (all ages & levels) A-Level Results 28-29 £65 million state-of-the-art Welcome to Vocational Studies 30-31 Tuesday 20th September 2016 1 campus complete with world Accounting 32-35 4.30pm - 8.00pm class facilities, located in the heart Business 36-39 of Blackburn Town Centre. Beauty Therapy 40-43 Saturday 15th October 2016 Catering & Hospitality 44-47 11.00am - 2.30pm Childcare 48-51 A rich, diverse learning Computing & IT 52-55 2 experience from our highly WELCOME Construction 56-59 A-LEVEL dedicated teaching faculty TO BLACKBURN COLLEGE Creative Arts 60-63 STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT designed to nurture real world Engineering 64-67 Thursday 22nd September 2016 skills. Hairdressing 68-71 THE COLLEGE IS 128 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR AND Health & Social Care 72-75 4.30pm - 8.00pm IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST FURTHER AND HIGHER Law 76-79 Working with over 3,000 EDUCATION PROVIDERS IN THE COLLEGE SECTOR IN Media 80-83 APPRENTICESHIPS 3 employers to create the ENGLAND. Motor Vehicle 84-87 Music 88-91 STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT workforce of tomorrow through We are located in the heart of Blackburn, in a truly world class Public Services 92-95 academic and vocational campus designed around the needs of students and providing Science 96-99 Wednesday 9th November 2016 excellence. a rich and diverse learning environment. We offer a high quality range of courses designed to meet the needs of employers and Sport 100-103 4.30pm - 8.00pm hopefully offer intellectual challenge to those who come to Travel & Tourism 104-106 Long standing partnerships study here; and indeed to gain additional and valuable skills to Apprenticeships 108-111 4 with institutions such as the advance their job and career prospects. University Centre at Blackburn College 112-113 How to Apply 115 University of Lancaster and Blackburn College has an outstanding reputation for getting University of the Arts, London. students into work. This is testimony to what we do as being VIP TOURS relevant and fit for purpose in the job market. We couldn’t achieve this without the dedication of our high quality staff and If the above Student Recruitment dates 100% A-Level pass rate in the employers we work with to make sure the courses provided PLOT YOUR CAREER aren’t suitable, you can arrange a VIP 5 deliver the skills needed for the workplace. tour with our School Partnership Team 22 subjects and Number 1 in WITH OUR APP at a time that suits you. England for Apprentice Success.* Welcome to Blackburn College – I hope you will enjoy and Search ‘Blackburn College Courses’ from Apple App Store or Just call 01254 292511, email sl@ benefit from your time with us. Google Play Store. blackburn.ac.uk or register online at www.blackburn.ac.uk/vip Dr Thomas Moore
*Source: 2014 to 2015 SFA National success rates table: Aged 19-23 All Level Apprenticeship Achievement Principal and Chief Executive 4 5 CORE YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME YOUR STUDY QUALIFICATION
The main part of your study programme will be your core PROGRAMME qualification. This may be A-Levels, Vocational or an Apprenticeship. You will receive a certificate upon completion of your qualification NOT JUST A QUALIFICATION - BUT which will support your progression. THE SKILLS AND QUALITIES THAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR. CORE As a student at Blackburn College you will undertake a study programme tailored to your QUALIFICATION individual needs, abilities and interests, to help you achieve your future goals.
A-Level students will have the opportunity to take part in our innovative University Plus Programme. See page 20.
PERSONAL WORK DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WORK & STUDY SKILLS EXPERIENCE
At Blackburn College we work with over YOUR STUDY 3,000 employers to provide you with vital work experience to get you ready for PROGRAMME employment in the real world. As part of your study programme you will be encouraged to gain as much work experience as possible which may be in the form of volunteering, apprenticeships, traineeships, internships, paid work and working on client briefs. MATHS & ENRICHMENT & ENGLISH EMPLOYABILITY
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ENRICHMENT YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME MATHS & ENGLISH ACTIVITIES
Blackburn College is committed to improving M aths FREE WIFI Alongside your core qualification, you will be and English skills and offers opportunities to develop encouraged to participate in activities and events this knowledge. If you don’t yet have a GCSE Grade C or OVER 600 iPads which will help you build confidence whilst making above in Maths or English you will study towards these as FOR STUDENTS new friends. part of your study programme. TO USE Activities include lunchtime & evening sports, Skills and qualifications in Maths and English are useful in creative arts & music clubs, first aid sessions, hair many areas of life and expected by most employers. & beauty, volunteering, enterprise club, interfaith If you join College without a minimum of Grade C groups, cookery skills, driver awareness and the you will study Maths and English as part of your College choir. study programme. STUDENT VOICE & STUDENTS’ WORK UNION
EXPERIENCE We really value feedback from our students. Help make a difference and create the Most students on study programmes will College you want. undertake some kind of work experience and all will be encouraged and supported to develop There are lots of ways that you can get entrepreneurship and employability involved and make your voice heard: skills, that will get you into work. • Become a Student Representative
PERSONAL • Participate in meetings and focus groups
• Represent the College at prestigious and DEVELOPMENT fun events. EMPLOYABILITY & STUDY SKILLS Student Voice As part of your study programme you will Here at Blackburn College, we are keen to help you attend weekly one to ones and group personal gain skills and qualifications to successfully move into development sessions with your personal tutor employment. to discuss your targets and progress. We offer regular employer workshops, seminars and These sessions are there to support you and events to help you understand what employers are aim to develop your personal and social skills. looking for and how to develop your CV. We will help you plan work experience, set goals and identify progression opportunities. The programme also includes regular guest speakers. 8 9 OUR OFFER & GUIDE TO QUALIFICATIONS OUR OFFER: GUIDE TO VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Vocational study programmes offer a practical • Option to study from Entry Level through to Level 3 learning route and relate directly to a specific job • Gain the equivalent of three A*s at A-Level with a Triple WE HAVE STUDY PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FROM role or industry. Distinction Star (D* D* D*) Employers value the skills you will develop on a • Gain essential skills through work placements and live ENTRY LEVEL THROUGH TO LEVEL 3. vocational course. Level 3 qualifications are an ideal employer briefs qualification for entrance to university as each overall • Achieve qualifications through assignments and distinction achieved is equivalent to a Grade A coursework ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 at A-Level. • Progress to university, an apprenticeship or into a career • Improve your Maths and English skills alongside your study Designed to help you decide Learn more about your choice Level 2 courses will develop your programme. what you want to do in the of vocational area, and develop knowledge and skills, enabling future. Gain skills to get you skills that will help you take the you to progress to the next level, ready for work, gain a recognised next steps in learning or work. or into work. qualification, and improve your A-LEVELS Maths & English. Entry Criteria: Grade E/F profile Entry Criteria: Minimum 3 at GCSE plus a positive attitude, Grade D at GCSE or successful A-Level study programmes are ideal if you want to • Choose your favourite subjects and focus on these over Entry Criteria: Interview, positive and willingness to attend and completion of a Level 1 course. go to university, move into a profession or are unsure two years attitude, and willingness to work hard. about which career route you want to take, but want • Be taught by highly experienced tutors in a classroom attend and work hard. to be challenged academically. environment • Study, pass your exams and gain the qualifications you You will have the opportunity to choose 3 or 4 different need to get into university LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIPS subjects to study over 2 years. • Take part in lots of employment focused activities • Join our innovative University Plus programme • Get support with UCAS applications. Level 3 qualifications help prepare you for higher Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job education or employment by developing higher with study. As an Apprentice you’ll work alongside level skills and academic knowledge. experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, study towards a qualification, and improve your Maths & Entry Criteria: Minimum 4 Grade A*-C at GCSE or English. APPRENTICESHIPS successful completion of a Level 2 course. Intermediate Level Apprenticeship – equivalent to Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge • Start working in your chosen career whilst studying for a five GCSE passes and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money nationally recognised qualification For A-Levels you will need a minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C including Maths and Advanced Level Apprenticeship – equivalent to two all at the same time. • Gain essential skills, knowledge and training from fully English Language. A-Level passes qualified staff They are perfect if you are eager to earn straight away Higher Apprenticeship – equivalent to a Foundation • Earn a wage or already have an employer who will take you on as an Note: A triple distinction in a vocational qualification is Degree apprentice. • Work alongside professionals and be assessed and the equivalent to 3 As at A-Level. supported by college tutors • Learn through practical hands-on experience. Note: Entry requirements for each programme may vary and the above is a general guide.
Level 3 students are guaranteed progression to the University Centre at Blackburn College subject to If you are an adult (aged 19+), please see the website for a list of our courses. meeting entry criteria. 10 11
SAFEGUARDING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS SERVICES FOR & PASTORAL SUPPORT
STUDENTS At Blackburn College everybody is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where students feel safe and receive effective pastoral and safeguarding care, guidance and support. THE HUB As a student at Blackburn College, you will have access to: The Hub team are here to ensure you have a positive student experience and get all the support you need. • A Personal Development Tutor providing on- They offer matrix accredited advice and guidance as well going support and guidance as the following careers and employability support: ADDITIONAL • The Student Engagement and Pastoral Support • How to achieve your dream job Team – they can help with travel issues, finance, relationships, lifestyle choices, well-being and LEARNING • Writing a CV and personal statement School Partnership Team offer mentoring • Finding a course • A specialist Safeguarding Team that provides • Options after your course SUPPORT (ALS) early help and prevention support and access to • UCAS/university applications external support agencies • Mock interviews Our award-winning team can help you with: SCHOOL • Regular drop-in sessions throughout the year to discuss your circumstances face-to-face with For more information contact • Physical Disabilities specialist staff The Hub on 01254 292929. PARTNERSHIP TEAM • Learning Difficulties or Disabilities For more information contact us on 01254 292424. • Mental Health Needs Our School Partnership Team will be visiting your • Visual Impairment @bbcollSAFEe bbcollSAFEe schools throughout the year, and are able to answer • Dyslexia any questions you may have. However, if you can’t wait • Hearing Impairment that long, have your very own VIP Tour of the campus. Contact the below to book: • Language, Literacy & Numeracy needs • Assistive Technology Call: 01254 292511 STUDENT Visit: www.blackburn.ac.uk/vip The ALS team are a dedicated and highly skilled team Email: [email protected] COUNSELLING which include: dyslexia specialists, a teacher of the deaf, a teacher of the visually impaired, qualified British sign language communicators, note takers and support If you need emotional support, we have a free, workers. We are here to support you, so please contact STUDENT FINANCE on-site, confidential and professional counselling service us, and where possible share any documents which will available. help us to plan your support needs at the College. • Apply for your low cost travel pass Call: 01254 292585/292336 The Hub Team • Apply for up to £1,200 support allowance* For more information contact The Hub on 01254 292929. Text phone: 07837418148 • Apply for FREE College meals* Email: [email protected] For more information contact The Hub on 01254 292929.
*Note: Eligibiltiy criteria applies, speak to a Hub advisor for more information. 12 13 FINANCIAL SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL £1,000
SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS 16-18 YR OLDS BLACKBURN COLLEGE OFFER A RANGE OF LOW COST SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEW STUDENTS.
Bus Pass We know that every penny counts, and that 16-18 year olds need money whilst studying full-time, so we want to help motivate you to work hard and show dedication to your FREE success, by offering a£1,000 scholarship. Scholarship money can go towards books, travel to university Essential Kit & Uniform open days and curriculum trips. ACADEMIC Guaranteed for all students who achieve Up to £1,200 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE IN: 3 A*s and 3 As in their GCSEs. Support Allowance*
FREE Breakfast £1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS available for new students aged 16-18 £1 Lunch CREATIVE ARTS SPORT FREE College Meals*
For more information see www.blackburn.ac.uk/ financial-support
*Subject to eligibility STEM HEALTH CARE A6078
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Paradise Street Blackburn Town Centre Vue Cinema reet The Mall King George’s Hall Feilden St Ice Arena Train Station Oakenhurst Road 8 Bus Station Blackburn Youth Zone Three Starbucks Cafés The Everybody Centre 8. Regional Automotive Technology Hub 9. Sports & Leisure Centre at Blackburn College (where you can find the College nurse) Prince St
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16 17 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SPORTS AND ENRICHMENT LEISURE CENTRE ACTIVITIES BECOME A MEMBER FROM AS LITTLE AS £3.75 PER WEEK AND HAVE ACCESS TO: ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM HELP YOU TO BUILD SKILLS AND • 6 lane, 25m swimming pool CONFIDENCE WHILST MAKING NEW • 2 sports halls FRIENDS. • 80 station fitness centre • Aerobics studio Take part in a wide range of activities whilst studying at • Spin studio Blackburn College: • Rehabilitation pool • Lunchtime and Evening Sports • Sports Performance Laboratory • Creative Arts and Music • First Aid • Hair and Beauty • Volunteering • Interfaith Groups • Cookery Skills • Driver Awareness • College Choir SPORTS ACADEMIES
Our Sports Academies give young athletes who may be studying a subject other than Sport, the opportunity of developing as athletes whilst also studying full-time.
We offer Sport Academies in the following Sports:
• Men’s Football • Cricket • Women’s Football • Swimming • Basketball • Badminton • Netball • Table Tennis 18 19 WELCOME TO WELCOME RO A-LEVELS
A-LEVEL A-LEVELS SUBJECTS (CHOOSE 3 OR 4) A-LEVEL STUDY PROGRAMMES AT BLACKBURN COLLEGE COMPRISE NOT ONLY YOUR A-LEVEL WORK SUBJECTS, BUT A VARIETY EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY OF INITIATIVES DESIGNED OPPORTUNITIES/ PLUS SHADOWING TO FURTHER YOUR SKILLS PROGRAMME (including the NHS & THROUGH ENRICHMENT, Santander) WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AND THE YOUR STUDY UNIVERSITY PLUS PROGRAMME. PROGRAMME A-Levels - Biology, These initiatives allow our students to stand out MEET to both employers and universities, through the Chemistry, Maths development of key personal and professional & Classical skills. Our A-Level Study Programmes have been Civilisation carefully formulated with input from leading ENRICHMENT PERSONAL CHLOE universities and employers. & DEVELOPING DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYABILITY & STUDY SKILLS SKILLS Previous Education: Our Lady & St John Catholic College
“I chose Blackburn College Sixth Form because of the friendly and supportive “We will help you become a resilient learner, environment and the independence you have mixing your academic studies with able to adapt to the challenges of extra-curricular activities. I also love the education and the world of work.” amazing facilities such as the Sports & Leisure Centre. I have one more year Alastair Mollon | Assistant Principal Sixth Form 100% of studies and then want to progress to A-Level the University of Nottingham to study Pass Rate Veterinary Medicine.” in 22 subjects Chloe Arkwright 20 21
INTRODUCING THE LANCASTER UNIVERSITY PLUS PROGRAMME UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
We have a strong partnership with Lancaster University. PROGRAMME For students who compete in the Target Lancaster Mentoring Programme there are guaranteed offers or SUMMER Victoria Ashton The University Plus programme makes us different to interviews for most of their degree programmes. other further education providers. We have created a programme of extra-curricular activities to help our SCHOOL students stand out when applying to universities. OPPORTUNITIES
Victoria Ashton, through the Sutton Trust, was invited to MEET MAYA MAHMOOD take part in a summer residential in Chemistry at Durham University. The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading charity Achieved: A*, A, B improving social mobility through education. Due to her outstanding performance at the summer residential, “My grades have meant that I am now going EXTENDED Victoria was offered a place at Durham University to to study BA (Hons) Geography at Lancaster study Pharmacy. University. PROJECT
“I got an A* in Geography, an A in Religious Students had the chance to research a 5,000 word Studies and a B in English Language. I’m Extended Project during the Summer between Year 12 & so thrilled that I got an A* in Geography – 13. This is excellence preparation for developing research EAST LANCASHIRE especially as I’m going to study that for my and analytical skills for university. This is increasingly degree.” recognised by universities when making offers. Previous students have researched topics as diverse as language SCHOLARS’ “Since starting Blackburn College I have acquisition in linguistics, viability of nuclear fusion and David Jones - grown in confidence and improved my inter- University Plus Programme Leader the status of women in 19th century literature. Former PROGRAMME personal skills. The tutors have helped me students who have completed an Extended Project come out of my shell. I have definitely loved include Chris Talbot, who is currently studying Natural my time at Blackburn College. I have made a Science at Cambridge and Lorna Temple, who is about to With our partners at Lancaster University and the Villiers lot of memories here and would recommend start her PhD at Keele University. Park Educational Trust, Blackburn College also offers the it to anyone.” opportunity to take part in the East Lancashire Scholars’ HIGH ACHIEVERS Programme. The two year programme features one-to- “Blackburn College have a relationship one mentoring, day workshops and a two day residential PROGRAMME with Lancaster University which means that to Foxton, near Cambridge. The East Lancashire Scholars’ A-Level students are guaranteed an interview PRE-DEGREE Programme is designed to help students achieve the very with the University. highest grades and attain places at top universities. Learners can take part in a range of workshops delivered by a high achievers coordinator, who will teach them “There are mock interviews at College and COURSES analytical thinking, discussion and interview skills, all of support with your personal statement. The which will help learners with their university interviews. tutors have always been approachable and If learners are interested in a career in Medicine or there for me. I don’t believe I would have Teaching they can take part in an additional module done as well as I have without their support.” alongside their A-Levels, to help them learn that little bit more about the subject and gain an extra 16 UCAS points. 22 23 I’M INTERESTED IN CLASSICS A-LEVEL PATHWAYS Would you like a career that entails history, culture, WHAT PATHWAYS mythology, archaeology and much more? Then our Classics Pathway is a great route for you. CAN I STUDY? We recommend studying: • Archaeology • History • Classical Civilisations • Religious Studies WE HAVE DEVELOPED WE • English Literature RECOMMEND A RANGE OF PATHWAYS THAT STUDENTS And we recommend taking the following enrichment WHICH HAVE BEEN CHOOSE 3 programmes: OR 4 A-LEVEL TAILORED TO SUPPORT SUBJECTS • Cambridge Latin course PROGRESSION TO • Volunteering at an archaeological dig UNIVERSITY AND INTO YOUR Recent trips: I’M INTERESTED IN THE ARTS CHOSEN CAREER. • Rome • The Ribchester Dig & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Discussions with universities and employers have • Pompeii • Hadrian’s Wall highlighted that certain A-Level subject combinations • Leeds Armouries Are you interested in a career in creative industries such give students the edge when applying to university or I’M INTERESTED IN BUSINESS as advertising and marketing, architecture, product their dream career. This is why our A-Level academic design, working in museums and galleries? Then the pathways have been created across 9 key career areas. & LEGAL STUDIES Creative Industries pathway is for you. REAL LIFE WORK At some point in your working career, OPPORTUNITIES We recommend studying: you will either work for a business or run & INTERNSHIPS BUT DOES THIS MEAN YOU CAN’T CHOOSE • Media • Textiles YOUR OWN A-LEVEL? your own. Our Business & Legal Pathway is a great route into careers and degrees in • Film • Fine Art Of course you can still choose your own combination Accountancy, Law, Marketing, HR and Management. • Photography • Graphics of A-Levels to study. Having the opportunity to set up your own bespoke A-Level study programme is We recommend studying: And we recommend taking the following enrichment still available! See page 27 for a full list of A-Level programmes: subjects. • Accounting • Law • Business Studies • Economics • Access wider facilities within creative arts, including a 3D workshop, printmaking, a TV studio and industrial And we recommend taking the following enrichment sewing room programmes: Recent trips: • Young enterprise competition • Tate Modern • National BASE competition • The Whitaker Gallery • ICAEW (The Institute of Chartered Accountants in • Helmshore Textile Museum England & Wales) commercial awareness workshops • Employability coaching with Marks & Spencer, Decoitte & Santander Progress on to our Foundation Diploma and your qualification will be accredited by the University of the Recent trips: Arts, London. See page 113 for more details. • New York • Madrid 24 25
I’M INTERESTED IN I’M INTERESTED IN SOCIAL A-LEVEL PATHWAYS JOURNALISM SCIENCES If you’re interested in current affairs and you’d like a Would you like a career where you actively engage career using your excellent writing skills, our Journalism with society, looking at how people behave and work Pathway may be the right option for you. towards influencing the world around us? Then the Social Sciences Pathway is for you. We recommend studying: • English Language and/or Literature We recommend studying: REAL LIFE • Film studies • Psychology WORK • Government & Politics • PE OPPORTUNITIES • Law • Government & Politics • Media Studies • Sociology • Photography And we recommend taking the following enrichment programmes: And we recommend taking the following enrichment programmes: • British Sign Language course • Photography • The AOC Sport National Championships • Debating Matters Recent trips: I’M INTERESTED IN Recent trips: • Houses of Parliament • Lancashire Telegraph Offices ENGINEERING • Blackburn Courts I’M INTERESTED IN MEDICINE Our Engineering Pathway is an enhanced route into Our Sixth Form Alumni include Doctors, Pharmacists and Engineering and is an alternative to the usual vocational Dentists. If you want to follow in their footsteps, then the route. Students leave with the technical ability employers Medicine Pathway is for you. want, as well as giving industry the skilled workforce it needs. We recommend studying: GUARANTEED • Biology We recommend studying: WORK • Chemistry EXPERIENCE • Computing OPPORTUNITIES • Maths • Physics • Psychology • Maths • Further Maths And we recommend taking the following enrichment • Fine Art programmes: • Pre-Medical Enhancement Course (worth 16 UCAS And we recommend taking the following enrichment points) programmes: • Work shadowing / experience • Technical architectural drawing • Royal Society of Chemistry visit Recent trips: Recent trips: • Professional engineering and manufacturing organisations • Operation Wallacea Expedition in Cuba • Clinical engineering department at Blackburn Royal Hospital (NHS) 26 27 I’M INTERESTED IN TEACHING A-LEVEL SUBJECTS
Interested in gaining practical experience teaching in a A-LEVEL primary or secondary school classroom?
Our Teaching Pathway will help you gain both the practical and theoretical experience required to follow SUBJECTS that dream. WE OFFER 29 A-LEVEL SUBJECTS FOR We recommend studying: YOU TO CHOOSE FROM. • English Language GUARANTEED • English Literature WORK Most students study 3 or 4 A-Level subjects over the EXPERIENCE two years. • English Language/Literature OPPORTUNITIES • Geography • Accounting • Graphics • History • Archaeology • History • Mathematics • Art • ICT • Biology • Law And we recommend taking the following enrichment • Business Studies • Maths programmes: • Chemistry • Maths & Further Maths • Pre-Teaching Enhancement Course (worth 16 UCAS points) • Classical Civilisations • Media Studies • Teaching placements in a school • Computing • Photography • Economics • Physical Education I’M INTERESTED IN • English Language • Physics TECHNOLOGY • English Language & Literature • Psychology • English Literature • Religious Studies Our Technology Pathway has been set up to offer • Film Studies • Sociology students a range of skills and knowledge to progress into a technological career. • Geography • Textiles • Government & Politics We recommend studying: • Computing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade B and 3 GCSEs • Maths Grade C including Maths and English Language. • Further Mathematics • ICT
And we recommend taking the following enrichment programmes: • Games programming • The Math Challenge
Recent trips: • The Battle of Ideas in London 28 29 A-LEVEL RESULTS PROGRESS TO: CONGRATULATIONS University Centre at TO OUR Blackburn College Lancaster University University of Cambridge CLASS OF 2016 The University of Manchester King’s College London and many more...
A-Level results have improved every year for three years
Adam Lang achieved A, B, B 100% A-Level Pass Rate in 22 subjects
Zain Chishty achieved A*, A, A Maya Mahmood achieved A*, A, B 30 31 WELCOME TO WELCOME TO VOCATIONAL STUDIES VOCATIONAL STUDIES
STUDYING A VOCATIONAL BASED IS A VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION SUBJECT IS A GREAT WAY TO GAIN FOR ME? REAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND • You can study a vocational course, regardless of the KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL EQUIP YOU grades you left school with FOR YOUR CHOSEN CAREER. YOU’LL • You can focus on one particular subject area ALSO LEARN ABOUT INDUSTRY BEST • You can develop your practical skills Level 3 PRACTICE AND STANDARDS. • Mainly classroom based with assessment by written MEET Extended and practical examinations Diploma in Vocational qualifications often focus on the practical • An ideal qualification for entrance to university. A Health & element and will prepare you for a real work triple distinction on a vocational course is the same Social Care environment. Employers really love these skills but they as 3 As at A-Level. MOLLY are also a good option if you want to progress on to university. VOCATIONAL PROGRESSION Previous education: Norden High School
ENTRY LEVEL Molly chose to study at Blackburn College because of 750 hours guaranteed work placement which she has completed LEVEL 1 by working in care homes, community centres and nurseries.
LEVEL 2 “It’s been great meeting new friends with similar interests and learning about different health related subjects. I have now secured a place at UCLan to LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA study Paramedic Practice. Once I have completed my studies I would like to register with the North West Ambulance LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Service. The experience and skills I have learnt at Blackburn College have been invaluable to my success.” FOUNDATION DEGREE Molly Wilson 32 33 ACCOUNTING Level 3 WHERE Extended MEET Diploma in Business with ACCOUNTING SANA Accounting
WORKS. Previous education: Tauheedul Girls High School
“As part of my study programme I have YOUR FUTURE IN ACCOUNTING: taken part in the Barclays Life Skills project, and carried out work experience. It has been a really good experience and has Management, entrepreneurship BUSINESS: helped me realise that I want to work in a bank one day. I’ve learnt lots of new skills EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing such as money handling, transactions, customer service and I spent time with the business management team which FINANCE: Accountancy, banking, financial advice, insurance, investments, bookkeeping was a great insight into how banks are run. After my course I want to go to University to study Accountancy with Finance and Store management, sales, marketing, banking, advertising RETAIL: eventually want to be an Accountant.” WHY STUDY WITH US? Sana Essa
GUARANTEED GAIN WORK INTERNATIONAL JOIN THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE TRIPS ENTERPRISE CLUB when you join the Business at a range of businesses to learn about how and get involved in Career Academy such as Barclays Bank, international organisations organising charity events for Santander, BwD Council, operate in the Business & organisations such as East Marks and Spencer & Boots Finance world Lancashire Hospice & Global Rahmah Foundation
OPPORTUNITY GAIN A FUN TRIPS PROGRESS TO TO STUDY PROFESSIONAL to places such as Alton a leading university including Towers, Barcelona, Cyprus, Lancaster University, an additional pre-degree QUALIFICATION Disneyland Paris, Manchester University of Cambridge, The module in Enterprise if you with the Institute of Trafford Centre & Blackpool University of Manchester study A-Levels Financial Services when & the University Centre at you study a Level 3 Blackburn College vocational Business course 34 35 WHAT CAN I STUDY? WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTING STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS WITH BARCLAYS BANK
A-LEVELS • A-Level Accountancy A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C • A-Level Business Studies including English Language and Maths. • A-Level Economics
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Business A profile of Grade E at GCSE including Maths and/or English.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Business A profile of Grade D at GCSE including Maths and/or English, or a Level 1 in Business with a Merit.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA Business with Accounting 4 GCSEs at Grade C and Maths and English at Grade D or above. Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 Business course with a Merit or Distinction. STUDENTS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 LEARN EXTENDED DIPLOMA VALUABLE Business with Accounting 5 GCSEs at Grade C including Maths and English. Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 Business LIFE SKILLS course with Merit or Distinction.
APPRENTICESHIPS • Business and Administration Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. Janis Smith, Assistant Manager at Blackburn Barclays, • Customer Service BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you STUDENTS HAVE BEEN CASHING IN said: “It’s really rewarding to give something back to the • Management will be required to study this too. community and our work with Blackburn College has • Team Leading ON VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE AND encouraged staff to help young people develop their LEARNING NEW SKILLS AT BARCLAYS skills and encourage them to think about the careers they want to progress into and their ambitions. Some Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. BANK. students have really excelled and impressed us.”
Barclays help over 1 million people improve their life Zed Hussain, Business and Accounting Tutor at Blackburn skills. Each staff member at Barclays pledges to help College, said: ”This partnership is part of the college- the community and work with schools and community wide employability strategy, to support students groups to help with mentoring, CV writing and interview with work and life skills, to help them become more skills in order to help people get into work. employable once they leave Blackburn College.” 36 37 WHERE BUSINESS BUSINESS WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN BUSINESS:
Management, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, BUSINESS: change management, buying
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing
Accountancy, banking, financial advice, insurance, investments FINANCE: Level 3 Extended RETAIL: Store management, sales, marketing, warehousing and distribution MEET Diploma in Business WHY STUDY WITH US? CONOR with Law BUSINESS CAREER WORK INTERNATIONAL JOIN IN ACADEMY EXPERIENCE TRIPS with the student led Previous education: with regular guest opportunities in to learn what happens College Enterprise Club St Bede’s High School speakers, 1:1 mentoring businesses such as in global industries for a and build strong creative and a guaranteed Barclays Bank and better insight into how and enterprise skills “The Blackburn College ethos has made internship Blackburn with Darwen business works my studying really enjoyable. Council The tutors are friendly and helpful.
I’m now going on to UCLan to study a OPPORTUNITY PROGRESS TO TAKE PART OPPORTUNITY BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management TO STUDY a leading university IN THE TO STUDY because I want to work in Oceanography, an additional pre-degree including Lancaster National BASE an additional finance supporting global conservation and module in Enterprise if University, University competition if you study qualification accredited travelling the world.” you study A-Levels of Cambridge, The A-Levels to develop key by the Institute of University of Manchester employability skills Financial Services (Level Conor Knowles the University Centre at 2 & 3) Blackburn College 38 39 BUSINESS WHAT CAN I STUDY? JOIN THE BUSINESS STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS CAREER ACADEMY WORKING WITH 3,000 A-LEVELS * IF YOU ARE STUDYING A LEVEL 3 EXTENDED EMPLOYERS • Accounting A minimum of 3 GCSE Grade B and 3 GCSE Grade C DIPLOMA YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY including English Language and Maths. • Business Studies TO APPLY FOR A PLACE IN THE BUSINESS • Economics CAREER ACADEMY. • Law You will benefit from: VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 • Regular guest speakers Business A profile of Grade E at GCSE including Maths and/or English. • One to one mentoring by a local employer VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 • An internship within industry to gain Business A profile of Grade Ds at GCSE including Maths and/or English or a Level 1 in Business with a Merit. work experience and invaluable skills • A certificate of completion and VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA something extra to put on your CV! Business with Law 4 or more GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths and Business with Accounting English at a Grade D, or a Level 2 in Business with a Merit or Distinction.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA 5 or more GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths Level 3 and English or Level 2 in Business at Merit or Distinction, Extended Business with Law Diploma in including Grade C in Maths and English. Business with Accounting Business and Finance SAMUEL MARSDEN Previous education: Norden High School APPRENTICESHIPS (LEVEL 2 AND 3) • Accountancy Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. “My work experience at Barclays has given me a real insight into working in the real world. It has made me • Business and Administration If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you want to work in a bank in the future, so after College I • Customer Service will be required to continue studying these subjects. want to apply for the Barclays Graduate Programme and then possibly one day be a Bank Manager.”
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply.
*(from August 2013 to June 2016) 40 41 WHERE BEAUTY THERAPY BEAUTY THERAPYWORKS.
Level 3 YOUR FUTURE IN BEAUTY THERAPY: MEET Beauty Therapy BUSINESS: Salon management, salon owner, distributor KELSEA EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Previous education: HEALTH: Complementary therapies Accrington Academy “I chose this course because I want to be Media make-up artist THEATRE: a Beauty Therapist and own my own salon one day. RETAIL: Spa/holistic therapist, beauty therapist, nail technician, merchandiser I’m progressing to the University Centre at Blackburn College to study Retail WHY STUDY WITH US? Management so that I can develop my management skills and prepare myself for the industry.” TRAIN IN SALONS WORK WITH GAIN WORK EXTERNAL & SPA LEADING BRANDS EXPERIENCE VISITS Kelsea Holden gaining experience including Dermalogica, in local salons, spas and to trade fairs across the with real clients in a NSI and Crazy Angel theatres North West commercial environment
ENTER PROGRESS TO LINKS £1,000 COMPETITIONS the University Centre WITH SCHOLARSHIPS regionally and nationally at Blackburn College salons, spas, cruise ships available for creative to study a Foundation and the media students Degree in Retail Management 42 43 BEAUTY THERAPY WHAT CAN I STUDY? LEARNING INDUSTRY STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS SKILLS IN COMMERCIAL VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL SALONS & Hair & Beauty There are no formal entry requirements for this course but learners must show an interest in Beauty Therapy. SPAS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Beauty Therapy You will be required to attend an interview and provide evidence of good attendance, punctuality and a commitment to achieve.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Beauty Therapy Preferably 3 GCSEs Grade C or above including Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Hair and Media Make-up
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Beauty Therapy Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or other relevant industry experience.
Hair and Media Make-up Level 2 in Hair & Media Make-up or a related course. Applicants with relevant skills or qualifications may be considered at course leader’s discretion.
Nail Technology Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or nail services, plus basic artificial nail experience, or other relevant industry experience.
Spa and Holistic Practice Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or other relevant industry experience
APPRENTICESHIPS • Beauty Therapy Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. • Nail Services If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be required to study this too.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 44 45 WHERE CATERING & HOSPITALITY Level 3 MEET Professional CATERING & Cookery HOSPITALITY JAMES WORKS. Previous education: All Hallows Catholic High School
“I had a look around various colleges YOUR FUTURE IN CATERING & HOSPITALITY: and Blackburn College struck me as the friendliest and the one with the best facilities. The tutors have some amazing Restaurant owner, restaurateur BUSINESS: experience such as working in Michelin star restaurants in Paris, and the Savoy EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing restaurant in London, which has now inspired me to travel the world and work in ENTERTAINMENT: Banqueting, events management a range of top restaurants to develop my skills and one day hopefully own my own. I recently took part in the Cook & Serve WHYHOSPITALITY: STUDY WITHPastry US? Chef, commis chef, chef de partie, catering manager, hotel and competition run by the British Culinary operations, front of house, house keeping, bar work, fast food Federation and got through to the finals competing against 13 other colleges, RETAIL: Catering assistant which was a great experience!” WHY STUDY WITH US? James Donnelly
TAKE PART REAL LIFE INTERSHIPS & PLACEMENT in regional and national TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES competitions including in restaurants and with the world renowned with Yu & You, Mytton the Great British Chef production kitchens Northcote Fold, The Seafood Pub Company & many more
GUARANTEED BLACKBURN COLLEGE ARE WORKING IN PROGRESSION PARTNERSHIP WITH: to the University Centre at Blackburn College if you meet the entry criteria 46 47 WHAT CAN I STUDY? TEAMING UP TO FIND THE CATERING & HOSPITALITY STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS NEXT GENERATION OF VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL RESTAURANT STAFF Introduction to the Catering and Food Profession There are no formal entry requirements but you will need a willingness to learn and have a passion for catering.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Preparing for the Catering and Food Profession Entry Level qualification or equivalent.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Professional Cookery A Level 1 qualification or equivalent. Alternatively you may have experience in the Catering and Hospitality industry.
Patisserie and Confectionary
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Professional Cookery A Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Alternatively you may have experience in the Catering and Hospitality industry. Patisserie and Confectionery
Food and Beverage Supervision A Level 2 qualification or equivalent and a proven ability to serve customers confidently in a restaurant setting.
APPRENTICESHIPS • Food and Beverage Service Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. • Food Production and Cooking If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be • Front of House required to study this too. • Professional Cookery • Hospitality Services BLACKBURN COLLEGE HAS JOINED FORCES programmes to full time students, helping students gain hands on experience whilst learning the skills needed to pursue a • Hospitality Supervision and Leadership WITH AWARD-WINNING NORTHCOTE GROUP career in the restaurant business. TO LAUNCH A RANGE OF CATERING AND HOSPITALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES. Nigel will also be taking part in regular visits to the College, Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. offering mentoring advice to students. He said: The Michelin starred Northcote and Ribble Valley restaurant group, owned by celebrity chef Nigel Haworth and voted the “It is great to work with such a celebrated institution like winner of food and travel magazines ‘UK’s Best Restaurant Blackburn College. The calibre of apprentices they offer are Outside of London’, will now have all their educational of a very high standard, and the support we receive from needs met by Blackburn College who are now running the College is second to none. I hope that our students will apprenticeships in Professional Cookery and Hospitality through progress through the ranks at Northcote, or one of our Ribble a bespoke training programme, as well as offering scholarship Valley Inns.” 48 49 WHERE CHILDCARE Level 3 MEET Diploma in CHILDCARE Childcare WORKS. SKYE Previous education: St Wilfrid’s High School
YOUR FUTURE IN CHILDCARE: “I came to Blackburn College because of the friendly teachers and facilities on campus. It was also a bonus that you are BUSINESS: Nursery manager, childminder, nanny guaranteed at least 750 hours of work placement to gain valuable experience. Nursery nurse, teacher, teaching assistant, school nurse, special EDUCATION: educational needs teacher, playworker, children’s holiday representative I completed my hours in a range of schools, and nurseries and alternated my weeks in college. I now want to own my HEALTH: Health visitor, play therapist, paediatric nurse, child psychology own nursery one day.”
Skye Page SOCIAL CARE: Youth worker, social worker
WHY STUDY WITH US?
EXTENSIVE WORK GAIN AN EXTRA TAKE GET EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION PART INVOLVED at nurseries, schools, in paediatric first aid in our innovative ‘virtual with the Forest School children centres, disability (Level 2 & 3) baby’ programme Experience units and pupil referral units
OPPORTUNITIES GUARANTEED TRIPS EXCELLENT for international students PROGRESSION to Sweden and Chester INDUSTRY LINKS with work placements to the University Centre Zoo to look at the with Blackburn with at Blackburn College Theory of Attachment Darwen Borough if you meet the entry Council, Lancashire criteria County Council and East Lancs Hospitals 50 51 CHILDCARE WHAT CAN I STUDY? EDUCATING STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS THE FUTURE
VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL Occupational Studies in Health and Social Care There are no formal entry requirements for this course but and Early Years learners must have a positive reference from school and a genuine desire to work with people.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health and Social 4 GCSEs Grade E including Maths and English Language. Care and Children and Young People
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Level 2 Certificate in Early Years, Education and Care 4 GCSEs at Grade D including Maths and English Language, along with a positive school report for attendance and punctuality. CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Guaranteed 750 hours VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Early Years Educator (Certificate) 4 Cs at GCSE including English Language and a minimum of a of work D in Maths. placements for
Early Years Educator (Diploma) 5 Cs at GCSE including Maths and English Language. Level 3 students APPRENTICESHIPS • Children and Young Peoples’ Workforce 2 Ds at GCSE including English Language and Maths.
• Supporting Teaching and Learning If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English Language you will be required to study this too.
If you wish to study a childcare course you will be expected to complete a DBS (police check) during your induction.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 52 53 COMPUTING & IT Level 3 WHERE Extended MEET Diploma in Creative Design COMPUTING RAEESA in Technology
& ITWORKS. Previous education: Beardwood High School
“I chose this course because it’s a mix YOUR FUTURE IN COMPUTING & IT: of everything I’m interested in, such as computing, graphic design, animation, computer science and multi-media. I am BUSINESS: Administrator, cyber security, digital advertising, webmaster, IT support, really passionate about drawing so I am business analyst now going on to the University Centre at Blackburn College to study Graphic DESIGN: Games developer, computer-aided design (CAD), graphic designer, Design and want to eventually work in the animation, web designer and editor entertainment industry producing digital artwork for different media.” EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Raessa Jaffer MANUFACTURING: Building computers/laptops/tablets/phones, software developer, network engineer
RETAIL: Stock control, buying, pricing, point-of-sale equipment WHY STUDY WITH US?
OPPORTUNITY HIGH TECH CISCO ACADEMY TEST YOUR TO JOIN FACILITIES accreditation for those Web Design skills in the IT looking for a career in World Skills competitions the IT Career Academy and including our gaming Networking & Forensics get a guaranteed internship room and computer suites, software packages & programming techniques
GAMES PARTNERSHIPS OPPORTUNITY TO GUARANTEED PROGRAMMING WITH GET INVOLVED PROGRESSION enrichment allows you real developers from with developing an App for to the University Centre at to take advantage of our leading software houses institutions such as the NHS Blackburn College if you gaming suite complete with such as Iris meet the entry criteria game development tools 54 55
OPPORTUNITY COMPUTING & IT WHAT CAN I STUDY? TO JOIN WORLD SKILLS WINNERS 2016 the IT Career Academy and get a guaranteed STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS internship (Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma) A-LEVELS • Computing A minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C including English Language and Maths. • ICT
VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL IT and Business Software Skills There are no formal entry requirements for this course but learners must show an interest in using computers.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 IT Skills and Preparation for Work Successful completion of the entry level study programme or an ability to demonstrate a keen interest in IT. GCSE Grade E in English is desirable.
Introductory Diploma in Information Technology 3 GCSEs at Grade E or above including Maths, English and IT. Equivalent qualifications will be considered.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Information and Creative Technology 3 GCSEs Grade Ds including Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. (Including Networking and Security) WINNERS OF THE IT VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Information Technology 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or a WORLD SKILLS (Including Networking and Security) Level 2 in IT at Merit or above. COMPETITION 2016 VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED Information Technology 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. CONGRATULATIONS TO ABDUL BASIT AND Three North West Colleges and one Welsh College APPRENTICESHIPS BAILEY GOULDING FOR TAKING PART IN competed across 3 categories in the competition: Microsoft Advanced Technician, Network Administrator • IT Application Specialist Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. THE IT WORLD SKILLS COMPETITION AND and Web Design Advanced. • Telecoms and Control COMING FIRST PLACE! If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be required to study this too. The top 6 competitors will now be chosen to compete in After competing against a number of other colleges, November at the UK finals at Birmingham NEC. Winners Blackburn College students did a superb job in the in the final are then invited to compete in the World Skills Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. network systems administrator and the web design 2017 being held in Abu Dhabi. Good luck Abdul and competitions. Bailey! 56 57 CONSTRUCTION WHERE CONSTRUCTION WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN CONSTRUCTION:
Project management, quantity surveying, site management, buildings MANAGEMENT: services management, construction management, estate management, commercial management
Bricklaying, plumbing, carpentry and joinery, electrical installation, heating Level 3 Extended TRADES: engineer Diploma in MEET Construction & the Built DESIGN: Architecture, housing and town planning ADIL Environment WHY STUDY WITH US? Previous education: Pendle Vale College TAKE PART STUDY PARTNERSHIPS WORK in National Skills Build in industry standard with Howdens Joinery EXPERIENCE “Blackburn College was recommended to me as the best place to go for construction & Plumbing Skills workshops learning and Festool opportunities with courses because of the experienced and competitions about new innovations Carefoot Construction supportive tutors. I’ve learnt a lot about in construction & other industry related surveying, CAD drawing and designing technologies companies buildings and have now secured a place at the University of Loughborough to study VOLUNTEERING PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying. I want to be a Project Manager PROJECTS TRAINING PROGRESSION and one day own my own construction including Blackburn opportunities with to the University Centre company.” with Darwen allotment Team UK World Skills in at Blackburn College project Plumbing, Brickwork, if you meet the entry Adil Younis Joinery, Bench, Electrical criteria & Aviation 58 59 CONSTRUCTION WHAT CAN I STUDY?
STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Construction There are no formal entry requirements for this course but learners must be Bricklaying GCSE Grade D in Maths and English and completion of a Level 2 in Brickwork competent at basic literacy and numeracy. or equivalent.
Carpentry and joinery GCSE Grade D in Maths and English and completion of a Level 2 in Carpentry VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 and Joinery or equivalent. Construction Entry level certificate or GCSEs including a Grade G or above in Maths & English. Plumbing 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, the completion of a Level 2 Plumbing course, or the equivalent qualifications. Bricklaying GCSE Grade D – E in Maths & English Electrical Installation 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above, including Maths and English, and a Level 2 in Electrical Installation. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Carpentry and joinery Two GCSEs at Grade D-E which must include Maths and English. Alternatively, a Grade C or higher in Resistant Materials/Design Technology. Architecture and Advanced Level 2 qualification in a similar subject area and 4 GCSEs Grade C or above. Construction Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Plumbing Successful completion of the entry level course or equivalent. You will also need to undertake a BPEC aptitude test. Construction and The Built Level 2 qualification in a similar subject area and 4 GCSEs Grade C or above. Fitted Interiors GCSE Grade D in Maths and English. Environment - Building Services Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Engineering (Diploma and Extended Diploma) Electrical Installation No formal entry requirements for this course but learners must have an interest in electrical installation. Environmental Sustainability (Diploma 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above or a Level 2 qualification in a similar subject and Extended Diploma) area. Equivalent qualifications and relevant industry experience will be VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 considered. Construction English Grade D in Maths and English, and the successful completion of Level 1 Technical Baccalaureate in 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English. You must have an A*or A Brickwork or the equivalent. Construction and the Built Environment in Maths. (Diploma and Extended Diploma) Bricklaying English Grade D in Maths and English, and the successful completion of Level 1 Brickwork or the equivalent. APPRENTICESHIPS Carpentry and joinery GCSE Grade D in Maths and English, and the successful completion of the Level 1 or equivalent. • Bricklaying Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. • Carpentry and Joinery Plumbing Completion of the Level 1 or four GCSEs at Grade C including Maths, English, ICT If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you and Science. You will also need to undertake a BPEC aptitude test. • Fitted Interiors will be required to study these. • Gas Utilisation Fitted Interiors GCSE Grade D in Maths and English and successful completion of Level 1. • Plumbing • Warehousing Electrical Installation 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above including Maths and English. • Heating and Ventilation • Refrigeration and Air Con
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 60 61 CREATIVE ARTS WHERE UAL Foundation MEET Diploma in Art & Design, Visual Communications CREATIVE CIARA Pathway
ARTSWORKS. Previous education: Shuttleworth College
“I did A-Levels first and then after YOUR FUTURE IN CREATIVE ARTS: visiting the impressive annual Creative Arts Show decided to progress to the Foundation Diploma. I really like the Galleries, museums and theatres ADMINISTRATION: mix of independence and support at Blackburn College. I have now accepted ART: Fine art, textile art, 2D/3D modelling, ceramics, sculpture, animation a place at Central St Martins University to study a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, and then DESIGN: Products, landscapes, fashion, theatre costumes, textiles, graphics, want to do a Masters in Art Therapy so packaging, websites, games, cards, jewellery, furnishings, interiors that I can eventually work within a prison environment supporting prisoners with EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing, art therapy, community arts anger issues through creativity.”
RETAIL: Store merchandising, fashion buying, art fairs Ciara Brown
WHY STUDY WITH US?
APPROVED BY GUARANTEED CREATIVE ARTS STUDY UAL INTERVIEWS EXHIBITION in the £18.3 million Beacon Centre with modern The University of the Arts with the University of the to annually showcase your workshops and exhibition London (All Level 1,2,3 & 4 Arts London work to the public space study programmes)
PARTNERSHIPS SUPERB SUCCESS WORK ON LIVE ANNUAL with the Sorrell Foundation, RATES BRIEFS TRIPS offering The National Art, with a Distinction rate and collaboration projects to London galleries Design Saturday Club, of 32% compared with with leading employers Blackburn is Open & national rate of 20.5% Saatchi Gallery magazine 622 63 WHAT CAN I STUDY? 2016 ANNUAL CREATIVE ARTS STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS CREATIVE A-LEVELS • Art A minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C including Maths and English ARTS SHOW Language. • Textiles • Photography From Korean pop fashion to electricity pylon inspired paintings, the artistic talents of students from Blackburn • Graphics College were put on display as part of their annual exhibition. This year, Art, Design, Fashion, Photography VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 and Media students put on an impressive show including Art and Design A passion for creative arts and a sample of work that demonstrates this. everything from paintings, photography, short films, to installations and 3D design. VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Art and Design 4 GCSEs with at least 2 at Grade C or D, or a Level 1 in Art and Design.
VOCATIONAL UAL LEVEL 3 AND EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Art and Design 4 GCSEs Grade A-C, one of which must be Maths or English. Applicants must also have a portfolio of work to demonstrate their ability.
Photography 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above, one of which must be Maths or English. Applicants must also have a portfolio of work to demonstrate their ability. Alternatively, you may have a Merit or Distinction at Level 2. Textiles, Fashion and Design 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above, one of which to be English. Alternatively, you may have a Merit or Distinction at Level 2, or equivalent.
Graphic Design 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above, one of which must be Maths or English. Applicants must also have a portfolio of work to demonstrate their ability. Alternatively, you may have a Merit or Distinction at Level 2.
Students have progressed to the Games Design 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above, one of which must be Maths or English. Alternatively, you may have a Merit or Distinction at Level 2. Students will need to demonstrate UAL PROGRESSION following UAL institutions they have an active interest in art, design and gaming. AGREEMENT • Central Saint Martins VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3/4 UAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA • London College of Fashion We are proud to be one of only 10 colleges in the country to have a progression Art and Design Level 3 at Merit or Distinction or 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths or • Chelsea School of Arts English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Applicants must have a portfolio agreement with the University of the Arts, London. of work to be reviewed at the interview. Adults (aged 19+) welcome to present • London College of Communication portfolio only. This means that all of our Level 3 qualifications are awarded by UAL, who are highly regarded and recognised across the world. You will be guaranteed an interview with • Camberwell College of Arts a UAL institution and will be offered advice and guidance in preparation for APPRENTICESHIPS leaving college. • Wimbledon College of Arts • Textiles Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be required to study this too. • Laundry • Design
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 642 65 WHERE ENGINEERING ENGINEERING WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN ENGINEERING:
MANAGEMENT: Project management, engineering, operations management, consultancy MEET Engineering Apprentice DESIGN: Computer aided design in mechanical and electronic engineering
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing/training LIAM
Mechanical engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, Previous education: MANUFACTURING: process control Rivington and Blackrod High School
“I managed to secure an engineering WHY STUDY WITH US? apprenticeship with Shakespeare Foundry in Bolton and I come into college one WORK PROGRESS TO TAKE PART STUDY day per week for my training. I chose an apprenticeship because I wanted to get EXPERIENCE & a leading university in technical drawing in the modern £7 million Futures Centre paid whilst I also get professional training VISITS including Lancaster enrichment University, University at the same time. to professional engineering of Cambridge, The and manufacturing University of Manchester The teachers are really supportive and organisations & the University Centre at knowledgeable about the industry. I Blackburn College have one more year to go and then I will hopefully gain a full time job within the PROGRESSION GUARANTEED WORLD CLASS manufacturing industry.” PATHWAYS PROGRESSION FACILITIES Liam Webber from Apprenticeships to to University Centre at including environmental graduate engineers are Blackburn College if you technology workshops, plant available meet the entry criteria room, mock eco-bungalow, electronics lab & electrical installation workshops 662 67 ENGINEERING WHAT CAN I STUDY? ENGINEERING IN FIRST STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS CLASS FACILITIES VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Engineering No prior knowledge is required but students must demonstrate an active interest in Engineering.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Electrical Engineering 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above. A Grade C in Maths is desirable.
Mechanical Engineering
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Electrical Engineering 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths.
Mechanical Engineering Technical 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English
Baccalaureate in Engineering 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English. You must have an A or A* in Maths.
Telecommunication Systems 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Technical Baccalaureate in Engineering 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English. You must have an A or A* in Maths. Level 3 Electrical/ APPRENTICESHIPS Electronic Engineering HAMZAH AHMED Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. • Mechanical Engineering Previous education: Beardwood College • Telecoms and Control If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be Hamzah beat 2500 other applicants to land a prized • Warehousing and Logistics required to study these. scholarship working for the National Grid. Whilst at College Hamzah produced a solar panel that closes the blinds when it becomes sunny. He has now progressed to Aston Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. University to study a degree in Electrical and Power Systems Engineering before taking his position as a Power Systems Operations Manager. 682 69 WHERE HAIRDRESSING MEET Level 3 Hairdressing HAIRDRESSING CHLOE
WORKS. Previous education: Rhyddings Business & Enterprise School
YOUR FUTURE IN HAIRDRESSING: “I have thoroughly enjoyed learning at Blackburn College. I came because of the positive experience I had on a taster day ART: Media hair and make-up artist and saw the amazing facilities.
I’ve learnt lots of new skills such as BUSINESS: Salon manager, salon owner, sales colouring and cutting, and have now gained a job as a stylist at a salon in EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Blackburn after my tutor recommended me for work experience.”
RETAIL: Hairdresser, creative stylist, barber, merchandiser Chloe Sidwell
WHY STUDY WITH US?
TRAIN IN SALONS WORK WITH GAIN WORK ENTER & SPAS LEADING BRANDS EXPERIENCE COMPETITIONS gaining experience including Wella, GHD, in a range of local salons regionally, often leading with real clients in a Cloud 9 and Neal & Wolf to national competitions commercial environment
LEARN LINKS £1,000 EXTERNAL FROM WITH SCHOLARSHIPS VISITS industry guest speakers salons, spas, cruise ships available for Hairdressing to trade fairs across the and the media students North West 702 71 HAIRDRESSING WHAT CAN I STUDY? HAVE A GOOD STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS HAIR DAY!
VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL Hair & Beauty There are no formal entry requirements for this course but learners must show an interest in Hairdressing. TRAIN IN
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 COMMERCIAL Hairdressing You will be required to attend an interview and provide SALONS & evidence of good attendance, punctuality and a commitment to achieve. SPAS Gaining experience with VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 real clients Hairdressing Preferably 3 GCSEs Grade C or above. You will need a good record of attendance, punctuality, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Hair and Media Make-up Three GCSEs Grade C or equivalent
Barbering You will need a suitable reference from your tutor, evidence of good attendance and punctuality, and a commitment to exceed.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 Hairdressing Level 2 in Hairdressing/Barbering or other relevant industry experience.
Hair and Media Make-up Level 2 in Hair & Media Make-up or a related course. Applicants with relevant skills or qualifications may be considered at course leader’s discretion.
Barbering Level 2 in Barbering or Hairdressing, or other relevant industry experience.
APPRENTICESHIPS • Barbering Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria.
• Hairdressing If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be required to study this too.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 722 73 WHERE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREWORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE:
EDUCATION Teaching/lecturing
Nursing, paediatric nursing, midwifery, mental health nursing, youth HEALTH: work, substance abuse, care home work, paramedics
Clinical, forensic, educational psychology SCIENCE: Level 3 Extended Diploma SOCIAL CARE: Social work, youth work, substance abuse, probation service MEET in Health & Social Care (Cadet Programme) WHY STUDY WITH US? REBECCA
WINNER ACCREDITED EXCELLENT GAIN Previous education: of ‘Nurse Cadet of the Dementia Friendly HEALTH LINKS an additional First Aid at St Christopher’s CE High School
Year’ for two years College with East Lancashire Work qualification (All “I chose the vocational route because of running for Lancashire & hospitals NHS Trust & Level 3 students) the practical learning. As a cadet I gained Cumbria EachStep Blackburn over 800 hours’ work placement in clinic, wards, birthing centres and fracture clinics, TRIPS £1,000 WEEKLY WORK EXCELLENT so I now feel prepared for work in the industry. My next step is university to study to hospitals, the London SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENTS SOCIAL CARE Adult Nursing where I will get experience Bridge Experience, the available for Health & with a number of LINKS working in hospitals. My dream is to own Interactive Medical Social Care students different health and my own clinic.” Museum & Chester Zoo with Blackburn and Darwen social employers Council, Lancashire County to look at the Theory of Rebecca Fletcher Attachment Council & Blackburn Youth Zone 75 HEALTHHEALTH & & SOCIAL SOCIAL CARE CARE the award to Sammy. to the award Quality at Blackburn College, presenting presenting College, Blackburn Quality at Tracy Stuart, Vice Principal of Curriculum & Curriculum of Principal Vice Stuart, Tracy YOUTH OF THE YEAR YOUTH WINNER AWARD Samantha student & Social Care Health the Year of up the Youth picked Partington 2016 Annual Dinner Voice the One at Award the lives improving to her commitment for attends regularly Sammy in care. children of scrutinise services to meetings council Leavers and Care in Care Children for provided events and regional various local and attends key decision challenge and influence to a corporate has also organised She makers. and 80 delegates for conference parenting rights children’s Respect’ ‘Total co-delivers over of audience a multi-agency to training is a true Sammy month. every 100 delegates she was reward and as an extra inspiration in the a hair and beauty makeover to treated Academy. Spa and Hospitality College’s MOLLY WILSON MOLLY School High Norden education: Previous study a to School High Norden from College Blackburn came to Molly study here chose to She & Social Care. in Health Diploma 3 Extended Level she has which placement work guaranteed of the 750 hours because of and nurseries. centres homes, community in care working gained by now and learning new friends with similar interests meeting been great “It’s at UCLan a place secured now subjects. I have related health about different like studies I would my completed I have Once Practice. study Paramedic to Service. Ambulance West with the North register to Level 3 Level Health & Health Extended Extended Diploma in Diploma Social Care GETTING GETTING INVOLVED SHARE THEIR SHARE STUDENTS & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH KNOWLEDGE an educational and ran together got students year Our second and their knowledge share to the College at event promotion health aim Their issues. and wellbeing about health students other teach who may students to health of the importance communicate was to sedentary an inactive, and of poor diet the effects of be aware not lifestyle. 5 GCSEs at Grade C and above including Maths and English and English including Maths C and above Grade 5 GCSEs at independently. working to commitment Language, and a keen 5 GCSEs at Grade C and above, including Maths and English and English including Maths C and above, Grade 5 GCSEs at Language. There are no formal entry criteria but you must have a positive a positive must have but you criteria entry no formal are There with work to desire a genuine school and have from reference people. Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria and initial criteria and employer’s on experience Dependent results. assessment Language and English C in Maths a Grade have do not you If study this too. to will be required you 4 GCSEs Grade D including Maths and English Language. and English D including Maths 4 GCSEs Grade 4 GCSEs Grade E including Maths and English Language. and English E including Maths 4 GCSEs Grade REQUIREMENTS Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria and initial criteria and employer’s on experience Dependent results. assessment Language and English C in Maths a Grade have do not you If study this too. to will be required you 4 GCSEs Grade C and above including English Language and a including English C and above 4 GCSEs Grade and including Maths 2 qualification Level or a Merit D in Maths, Language. English to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. to apply. and how offer we about each course more read to Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses Health and Social Care and Social Care Health Services Support Healthcare Housing Work Youth Clinical Healthcare Support Healthcare Clinical
• • • • APPRENTICESHIPS • Health and Social Care (Cadet Programme) Programme) (Cadet and Social Care Health VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA VOCATIONAL and Social Care Health Care and Social Care in Health Studies Occupational Years and Early VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY VOCATIONAL TRAINEESHIPS and Social Care Health VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 LEVEL VOCATIONAL and Social Care Health VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL VOCATIONAL Social Care and Health to An Introduction and Children If you wish to study a health and social care course you will be expected to complete a DBS (police check) during your induction. check) during your a DBS (police complete to will be expected you course social care and study a health wish to you If VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL and Social Care Health STUDY PROGRAMME STUDY WHAT CAN I STUDY? CAN I WHAT
2 74 762 77 WHERE LAW LAW WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN LAW:
ADMINISTRATION: Court services, legal administration, legal assistance
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Level 3 MEET Business LEGAL SERVICES: Legal practition, paralegal, defense law, law firm partnership with Law
SOCIAL SCIENCE: Crime investigation SHANZA
Previous education: WHY STUDY WITH US? Beardwood High School
OPPORTUNITY GAIN WORK FUN TRIPS JOIN IN “My sister came to Blackburn College and recommended the course to me. TO JOIN EXPERIENCE to Alton Towers, with the student led The best thing about it are the teachers. Barcelona, Cyprus, College Enterprise Club the Business Career opportunities in a wide They are really friendly and supportive. Disneyland Paris, and build strong creative Academy and get a range of businesses We’ve been involved in lots of enrichment Manchester Trafford and enterprise skills guaranteed internship such as Barclays Bank, Centre & Blackpool such as raising money for East Lancashire Marks and Spencer, Hospice which has really developed Boots, Santander & BwD our communication, teamwork and Council entrepreneurial skills, which will all help In the future. REGULAR TRIPS STUDY INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS TO I am now progressing to the University to places such as an additional pre-degree TRIPS a leading university Centre at Blackburn College to study Blackburn Magistrates module in Enterprise if to learn about including Lancaster Criminology and eventually want to work Courts to gain you study A-Levels how international University, University in the Law Industry.” knowledge and insight organisations operate in of Cambridge, The into real life case studies the Business & Finance University of Manchester Shanza Khan world & many more 782 79 WHAT CAN I STUDY? LESSONS OF THE LAW LAW STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
A-LEVELS • Business Studies A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C • Law including Maths and English Language.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Business A profile of Grade E at GCSE including Maths and/or English.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Business A profile of Grade D at GCSE including Maths and/or English, or a Level 1 in Business with a Merit.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA Business with Law 4 GCSEs at Grade C and Maths and English at Grade D or above. Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 Earn up to Business study programme with Merit or Distinction. £70,000 VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 as a qualified EXTENDED DIPLOMA Business with Law 5 GCSEs at Grade C including Maths and English. Solicitor Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 Business study programme with Merit or Distinction.
APPRENTICESHIPS • Business and Administration Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. • Customer Service If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you • Management will be required to study this too. • Team Leading
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. A-Level students on a trip to New York 802 81 WHERE MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN MEDIA:
ADMINISTRATION: Galleries, museums and theatres, journalism
ART: Animation
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing MEET Level 3 Film making, camera operator, film producer, radio producer, TV editor, ENTERTAINMENT: visual FX designer Media
RETAIL: Visual merchandiser, fashion buying, planning store layout GEORGE
Previous education: WHY STUDY WITH US? Lostock Hall Academy
APPROVED BY £7 MILLION INDUSTRY WORK ON LIVE “I’ve always wanted to work in the film industry - directing films - as it is a real UAL FUTURES CENTRE PARTNERSHIPS CLIENT BRIEFS passion of mine. I chose Blackburn College The University of the Arts offering a professional and professional links with to gain industry because of the amazing equipment and London (All Level 3 study TV studio, edit suites and local businesses such as experience facilities. I had never picked up a camera prior to studying at the College, but soon programmes) screening room BBC Radio Lancashire gained confidence working in the TV studio with the fantastic tutors. I now intend on going to university and hope INDUSTRY £1,000 WORK to someday own my own production RELEVANT STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS PLACEMENT company.” with a strong focus available for creative OPPORTUNITIES George Turner on practical media students at The Grand, Clitheroe production skills 822 83 WHAT CAN I STUDY? LIGHTS, MEDIA STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS CAMERA, A-LEVELS • Film Studies A minimum of 3 GCSEs Grade B and 3 GCSEs Grade C ACTION! • Media Studies including Maths and English Language.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 UAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA Creative Media Production 4 GCSEs Grade A-C, one of which must be Maths or English. Alternatively you may have a Level 2 at Merit or Distinction in a similar subject.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3/4 UAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA Art and Design with Media Pathway Level 3 at Merit or Distinction or 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths or English. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Applicants must have a portfolio of work to be reviewed at the interview.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply.
Students have progressed to the UAL PROGRESSION following UAL institutions AGREEMENT • Central St Martins • London College of Fashion We are proud to be one of only 10 colleges in the country to have a progression • Chelsea School of Arts agreement with the Universities of the Arts, London. • London College of Communication This means that all of our Level 3 qualifications are awarded by UAL, who are highly regarded and recognised across the world. You will be guaranteed an interview with • Camberwell College of Arts a UAL institution and will be offered advice and guidance in preparation for leaving College. • Wimbledon College of Arts 842 85 WHERE MOTOR VEHICLE MOTOR VEHICLEWORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN MOTOR VEHICLE:
Workshop supervision, auto electrics, MOT testing, vehicle customisation, AUTOMOTIVE: auto mechanics
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Level 3 Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, MEET Auto ENGINEERING: motorsport engineering Electrical Specialist (IMI) Car sales, sales management, aftersales (parts and service), parts RETAIL: management SHAHEER
Previous education: WHY STUDY WITH US? Blakewater College
PARTNERSHIPS STUDY IN THE SCHOLARSHIP COURSE “I had no idea what I wanted to do when WITH £5.5 million Regional OPPORTUNITIES ACCREDITED I was younger. All I knew was that I was interested in cars. I came to Blackburn Chorley Nissan, Simpsons Automotive Technology including specialist work by IMI City & Guilds Hub College and was amazed by the facilities Skoda, Toyota & Bowker experience, additional and supportive tutors. I’ve now decided BMW qualifications & one to to progress to the University Centre one tuition from Master at Blackburn College to study HND in Technicians Automotive Engineering and then progress on to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering £1,000 GUARANTEED before one day living my dream and SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRESSION owning my own garage.” available for Motor to the University Centre at Shaheer Ganchi Vehicle students Blackburn College if you meet the entry criteria 862 87 WHAT CAN I STUDY? MOTOR VEHICLE MOTOR VEHICLE STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS SCHOLARSHIP VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL Maintenance and Repair Specialist (IMI) GCSE Grade F or above including Maths and English. PROGRAMME
AS A MOTOR VEHICLE STUDENT YOU VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO Maintenance and Repair Specialist (IMI) A suitable entry qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade E or APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP WITH above including Maths and English. ONE OF OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS. Auto Electrical Specialist (IMI) This will give you: • Invaluable specialist work experience VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 • Additional qualifications Maintenance and Repair Specialist (IMI) A Level 1 Motor Vehicle qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade • 1:1 tuition from Master Technicians D or above including Maths and English and a satisfactory understanding of Motor Vehicle. • Opportunity to be taken on as an Auto Electrical Specialist (IMI) apprentice with a worldwide recognised car manufacturer
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 To apply you need to be following a Motor Vehicle Programme of Study. For more Maintenance and Repair Specialist (IMI) information please call the Motor Vehicle team A Level 2 Motor Vehicle qualification. on 01254 292214. Auto Electrical Specialist (IMI)
APPRENTICESHIPS Motor • Auto Electrical Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. Vehicle JADE SMITH • Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Previous education: Witton Park Academy (Mechanical) If you do not have a Grade C in Maths and English you will be required to study these. Jade has had a great year so far at Blackburn College, and has even • Vehicle Parts secured herself a scholarship with Bowker BMW! As part of the scholarship she carries out hands-on work experience at BMW and gets one to one mentoring from a Master Technician. Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. “The College has organised a scholarship for me with a well-known dealership, giving me real-life experience within the industry. I also really enjoy studying in college. The facilities are amazing and the tutors are really experienced and supportive. We are even able to work on customers’ cars. ”
www.chorleygroup.co.uk 882 89 MUSIC WHERE MUSIC WORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN MUSIC:
Composer, music publisher, musician, record producer, recording artist, ART: session musician, song writer
EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing Level 3 Sound engineer ENGINEERING: Extended MEET Diploma HEALTH: Music therapy in Music Performance RETAIL: Music store assistant / manager CALE
WHY STUDY WITH US? Previous education: Bowland High School GAIN WORK MODERN INDUSTRY PRACTICAL “I chose Blackburn College because of the EXPERIENCE FACILITIES & PARTNERSHIPS LESSONS modern facilities and the friendly tutors. at local music venues and studios in the £7 and professional links in music production, One of the tutors has helped me learn to provide technical million Futures Centre sequencing and studio how to play the guitar and arranged gigs and performance work sound recording and paid work for me. I play the bass guitar experience and I’m in a band playing rock, pop and soul music. I’m now progressing to Leeds College of Music to study Popular Music. INDUSTRY SHOWCASE £1,000 WORKING WITH I’d love to eventually be a professional SOFTWARE WORK & ABILITY SCHOLARSHIPS RSL ROCK SCHOOL session musician and join a funk/soul band.” including Pro Tools, at local events organised available for creative to provide specialist music Sibelius and Logic Pro by Blackburn College talent industry qualifications Cale McKno 902 91 WHAT CAN I STUDY? MUSIC TO MUSIC STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS YOUR EARS VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Music Practitioner (Performance and Technology) 4 GCSEs at Grade G or above and a strong instrumental aptitude if you wish to take the performance pathway. If you wish to take the technology pathway you will need experience is music technology, production and modern software/hardware.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 & LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Music Practitioner (Music Performance) 4 GCSEs Grade C and above, one of which must be Maths or English. Applicants must also have a strong instrumental aptitude.
Music Practitioner (Technology) 4 GCSEs Grade C and above, one of which must be Maths or English. Applicants must also have knowledge of modern music production equipment and software.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply.
Earn up to £40,000 Music Performance MARTYN HUNT as a qualified Martyn achieved a Triple Distinction (D*DD) and has now Sound Engineer progressed on to University to study a BA Honours Music Practice.
“I’d really like a job in the music industry, either performing or writing. I currently play the keyboard and love composing music. I’m really chuffed with my results.” 922 93 WHERE PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICESWORKS.
YOUR FUTURE IN PUBLIC SERVICES:
BUSINESS: HM Customs and Excise Officer
PUBLIC SECTOR: Police, Fire Service, Army, Navy, Prison Officer, Paramedic, Royal Air Force
SECURITY: Private security
SOCIAL SCIENCE: Criminologist MEET Public Services
WHY STUDY WITH US? IRFAN
WORK VOLUNTEERING GUEST RECIPIENT OF Previous education: Bowland High School EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES SPEAKERS the RAF Platinum Partner links with the RAF, Navy in the public sector from the Police Cadets Award “I came to Blackburn College because & Army & Army reserves of the reputation of the Public Services course and the amount of experience the tutors have in the industry. We have experienced lots of residential trips and physical fitness testing at the local OPPORTUNITY ORGANISED OPPORTUNITY GUARANTEED barracks. I want to go to university to study TO GAIN TRIPS TO PROGRESS PROGRESSION Criminology and then apply for the Police Service. I eventually want to work in the a National Citizenship to visit Fulwood Barracks, to university to study to the University Centre Traffic Police dealing with drink drivers.” qualification RAF Liverpool and the Criminology, Public at Blackburn College Somme Barracks Service Management or if you meet the entry Irfan Seedat Policing criteria 942 95 PUBLIC SERVICES WHAT CAN I STUDY? PREPARATION STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PUBLIC
VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL SERVICES Occupational Studies for Sport and Public Services There are no formal entry requirements for this course but learners must have a positive reference from school and a genuine desire to work with people.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 Certificate in Personal Development 4 GCSEs Grade E including Maths and English, and a in Public Services genuine desire to work with people.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Public Services (Uniformed / Non-Uniformed) 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above including Maths and English, along with a genuine desire to work with people.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA Public Services (Uniformed / Non-Uniformed) 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and preferably Maths. Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 at Merit grade.
Skills for the Military 4 GCSEs at Grade C and above including Maths or English. Alternatively you may have completed a Level 2 and possess the relevant Maths and English. You must also complete a DBS (police check) and be able to complete all physical aspects of the study programme.
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Public Services (Uniformed / Non-Uniformed) This qualification is suitable for students aged 16 upwards and recommended for those who have achieved five or more A*- C Grade GCSEs which must include English and Maths.
Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. 962 973 SCIENCE WHERE Level 3 MEET Extended Diploma in SCIENCE JANE Applied Science
WORKS. Previous education: Darwen Vale High School
“My goal is to study Chemical Engineering YOUR FUTURE IN SCIENCE: at university and then either become a Chemical or Petroleum Engineer. I am also considering becoming a Commercial Buildings, roads, bridges, equipment, machinery CONSTRUCTION: Diver and working on off-shore oil rigs. I love the excitement that science brings. EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing, demonstrating in a museum or laboratory We do lots of practical experiments at college which is great experience.” Nursing, midwifery, medicine, health care, physiotherapy, occupational HEALTH: therapy, speech therapy, dentistry, dental nursing, laboratory work, Jane Saothong research science, pharmacy, opticians and optical work
MEDIA: Scientific journalism
Physicist, biologist, chemist, meteorology, renewable energy, space research, oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, computing, SCIENCE: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, nuclear engineering
WHY STUDY WITH US?
STUDY £1,000 TRIPS ABROAD GUEST all three Biology, SCHOLARSHIPS to Cuba for the SPEAKERS Chemistry & Physics available for Science Operation Wallacea and events in Maths, disciplines together students Expedition Astrophysics, Cosmology & Quantum Physics
WORK STUDY MODERN EXPERIENCE a pre-medical course LABORATORIES and shadowing in a and earn extra UCAS in our Futures Centre variety of NHS careers points 99 SCIENCE PATHWAY veterinary science. veterinary MEDICAL SCIENCE for those learners who wish to who wish to those learners for an NHS setting. This pathway is pathway This an NHS setting. pursue a medical career such as a medical career pursue You will gain work experience in experience will gain work You radiotherapy, para-medicine and para-medicine radiotherapy, PATHWAY PATHWAY FORENSIC SCIENCE portfolio for a crime scene. scene. a crime for portfolio and be expected to generate a generate to and be expected to investigate crime scenes and crime scenes investigate to You will use laboratory techniques techniques will use laboratory You trained as a forensic photographer photographer as a forensic trained people commit crimes. You will be will be crimes. You people commit study psychology to understand why why understand to study psychology IF YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY THE LEVEL 3 STUDY CHOOSE TO IF YOU PROGRAMME, APPLIED SCIENCE STUDY TO THE OPPORTUNITY HAVE WILL YOU YOU THAT SO CHOOSE A SCIENCE PATHWAY ARE MOST YOU CAN FOCUS ON SUBJECTS INTERESTED IN. solving problem analytical, important will develop You skills. and research study is an opportunity to there the Pathways each of For Maths Chemistry, such as Biology, as well, an A-Level or Law. NEW SCIENCE PATHWAYS SCIENCE NEW A minimum of 3 GCSE Grade B and 3 GCSE grade C B and 3 GCSE grade 3 GCSE Grade A minimum of must also You and Maths. Language including English or Chemistry. Physics B in Biology, a Grade have REQUIREMENTS A minimum of GCSE Grade C in five subjects including subjects including C in five GCSE Grade A minimum of the Level from or progression and English, Maths Science, 2 Diploma. A minimum of GCSE Grade D in five subjects including D in five GCSE Grade A minimum of and English. Maths Science, to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. to apply. and how offer we about each course more read to Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses Biology Chemistry Physics
• • • A-LEVELS STUDY PROGRAMME STUDY Extended Diploma Applied Science Diploma Extended VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 LEVEL VOCATIONAL Applied Science Diploma WHAT CAN I STUDY? CAN I WHAT You will have the opportunity to study an to the opportunity will have You Level Vocational your alongside additional A-Level study programme. 3 Science
4 98 1002 1013 SPORT SPORT WHERE Level 3 MEET Extended Diploma in SPORT NICOLE Sport
WORKS. Previous education: St Wilfrid’s High School
“I came to Blackburn College because YOUR FUTURE IN SPORT: I want to be a Physiotherapist and the course here developed my understanding of anatomy and physiology. I joined the Teaching, lecturing, sports development EDUCATION College’s Sport Academies which means I have access to additional coaching, HEALTH: Sports therapy, physiotherapy, health promotion discounted membership in the Sport & Leisure Centre, and I have also gained additional coaching qualifications in Lifeguard, swimming instructor, exercise instructor, personal trainer, gym netball, safeguarding and umpiring. LEISURE: instructor, sports coach, outdoor activities organiser, group exercise coordinator I’m now progressing to the University of East Anglia because it is the top 3 in the MEDIA: Sports journalism, broadcasting, commentating, photography country for physiotherapy with a 4 stage application process and I managed to get PROFESSIONAL a place!” Individual sports training, local, county or national team member SPORTS: Nicole Carter
WHY STUDY WITH US?
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MEMBERSHIP £1,000 SPORT WITH TO SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIES nationally recognised our £13.5 million Sport & available for Sport in Basketball, Football, clubs, sports coaches Leisure Centre, with our students Cricket, Table Tennis, & physiotherapy very own swimming pool Badminton, Swimming professionals and sport performance and Netball laboratory SPORT 103 SPORT 6 lane, 25 metre swimming pool 6 lane, 25 metre 2 sports halls centre fitness 80 station studio Aerobics studio Spin pool Rehabilitation laboratory performance Sports • • • • • • • SPORT STUDENTS CAN BECOME STUDENTS CAN BECOME SPORT A MEMBER FOR AS LITTLE AS AND HAVE £3.75 PER WEEK TO: ACCESS GET ACTIVE IN IN ACTIVE GET BLACKBURN A keen interest in the gym and the fitness industry and a interest A keen interview. successful 4 GCSEs D Grades and above (including Maths and English) or and English) (including Maths and above 4 GCSEs D Grades will be qualifications 1. Equivalent the Level from progression considered. or progression and English) (including Maths 5 GCSEs C Grades considered. will be qualifications 2. Equivalent the Level from A keen interest in the gym and the fitness industry and/or a in the gym and the fitness industry and/or interest A keen and completion or equivalent Activity in Physical 1 Award Level interview. a successful of There are no formal entry requirements for this course but this course for requirements entry no formal are There school and a from reference a positive must have learners with people. work to genuine desire A passion for sport and completion of a successful interview. interview. a successful of sport and completion A passion for A minimum of 3 Cs and 3Bs at GCSE (Grade C in Maths and C in Maths GCSE (Grade at 3Bs 3 Cs and A minimum of Language). English A keen interest in the gym and the fitness industry, and a and in the gym and the fitness industry, interest A keen interview. successful Dependent on experience and employer’s criteria. criteria. and employer’s on experience Dependent will be you and English C in Maths a Grade have do not you If study this too. to required REQUIREMENTS to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. to apply. and how offer we about each course more read to Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses Activity Leadership Leadership Activity and Fitness Exercise in PE and School Sport Learning Supporting
Physical Education Education Physical A-LEVELS Personal Training Personal VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL Sport Fitness Instructing – Health, Fitness and Fitness – Health, Instructing Fitness Instruction Exercise VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 VOCATIONAL Sport • • • APPRENTICESHIPS VOCATIONAL ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY VOCATIONAL Services and Public Sport for Studies Occupational STUDY PROGRAMME STUDY Fitness Instructing Award in Fitness and in Fitness Award Instructing Fitness Activity Physical Sport Sport VOCATIONAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL VOCATIONAL WHAT CAN I STUDY? CAN I WHAT
4 102 1042 1053 TRAVEL & TOURISM WHERE TRAVEL & TOURISM Level 3 MEET Travel TRAVEL & & Tourism TOURISMWORKS. SIANA Previous education: Rhyddings Business & Enterprise School
YOUR FUTURE IN TRAVEL & TOURISM: “I chose Blackburn College because of the different aspects of the travel industry you learn about such as cabin crew, holiday Travel agent, tour operator, travel consultant RETAIL: representatives, retail travel, responsible tourism, specialist tourism and the cruise EDUCATION: Teaching/lecturing industry. I have gained a triple distinction star (D*D*D*) and I’m now going to Lake Garda for 4 months to work as a holiday HOSPITALITY: Cabin crew, event management, holiday representative, flight attendant representative for Al Fresco Holidays. I eventually want to work as Senior Cabin Crew for Virgin.” ADMINISTRATION: Tourism board, hotel work, tour manager Siana Matthews WHY STUDY WITH US? TRAIN IN OPPORTUNITY INDUSTRY RESIDENTIAL our mock aircraft cabin TO MEET PARTNERSHIPS TRIPS regular industry guest and professional links to popular European speakers with Thomas Cook, cities such as London British Airways and and Paris Emirates
GUARANTEED AIRLINE WORK OVER 50% OF JOB INTERVIEWS TRAINING EXPERIENCE STUDENTS within the Travel and at major UK airports at Manchester Airport, as progress to University, Tourism sector a holiday representative with the rest gaining jobs in Italy, local hotels, within the industry museums and travel agencies 1062 107 WHAT CAN I STUDY? STUDY PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 Grade 1 College Certificate in Travel and Tourism 4 GCSEs at Grade D and above, including Maths and English.
Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Travel and Tourism 4 GCSEs Grade C and above, one of which must be English. Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/courses to read more about each course we offer and how to apply. Outstanding Grade 1 in all areas:
• Effectiveness of provision • Quality of Provision • Capacity to Improve • Leadership and Management • Achievements and Standards • Equality of Opportunity 1082 109 START YOUR CAREER APPRENTICESHIPS EARLY WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP
A JOB. QUALIFICATIONS. SKILLS. EXPERIENCE. PROGRESSION. NO STUDENT DEBT.
These are just a few of the benefits an Apprenticeship has Business Admin to offer with Blackburn College. MEET Apprenticeship Heritage Envelopes An Apprenticeship is a job with lots of extra benefits. You can achieve nationally-recognised qualifications, earn a wage and gain skills. LEE You will receive first class training, dedicated assessor support and knowledge direct from those in the know – Lee Boyle, who progressed from a and with Blackburn College being the Number 1 College Traineeship to an Apprenticeship has been in England for Apprenticeship success* you can be honoured for outstanding achievements, assured your future career will get off to a great start. taking home the accolade of Apprentice of APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE the Year. WILL IT COST ME ANYTHING? AT BLACKBURN COLLEGE The former Our Lady & St John student has been working as an Apprentice at No. If you are aged 16-18 years old an Apprenticeship • Accounting, Business and Management Heritage Envelopes after starting out on is fully funded by the Government so there is no cost • Catering and Hospitality a Traineeship. He said: “I’d recommend for the fantastic training you will receive. • Childcare doing an Apprenticeship as it broadens • Computing and IT and Social Media and Digital your horizons and gives you more skills as well as earning a wage and you can still • Construction and Engineering progress onto other courses and training.” • Customer Service • Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy Lee plans to progress onto his Level 3 • Health and Social Care and Youth Work Advanced Apprenticeship later this year • Housing and continue his career at Heritage • Manufacturing Envelopes. • Motor Vehicle • Sport and Fitness Lee Boyle • Teaching Assistant • Textiles and Apparel
*Source: 2014 to 2015 SFA National success rates table: Aged 19-23 All Level Apprenticeship Achievement 1102 111
WHAT LEVELS OF BENEFITS OF DOING AN WHY BLACKBURN COLLEGE? APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS ARE APPRENTICESHIP Blackburn College has been providing Apprenticeships AVAILABLE? for over 15 years with both national and local 1 Earnings employers and is currently the Number 1 in England
There are three levels of Apprenticeship available at for Apprenticeship success*. We have dedicated teams Research shows that apprentices earn, on average, over Number 1 working on and supporting learners to find an employer. Blackburn College for those aged 16 and over: £100,000 more throughout their lifetime than other employees. INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP in England REASONS TO STUDY AT (equivalent to five good GCSE passes) 2 Prospects BLACKBURN COLLEGE: • Intermediate Apprentices work towards work- Apprenticeships can be demanding but they are very for Apprentice based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level rewarding. Because Apprenticeships train you in 1 Number 1 in England for Apprentice Success* 2, Functional Skills and, in some cases, a relevant the skills employers want, they give you choices in * knowledge-based qualification such as a BTEC. your career. Your career doesn’t have to stop at the Success 2 Dedicated Apprenticeship team to support you • These provide the skills you need for your Advanced Apprenticeship, you can progress onto a throughout your Apprenticeship chosen career and allow entry to an Advanced Advanced Higher Apprenticeship or go on to University Apprenticeship. including the University Centre at Blackburn College 3 Low cost travel passes for 16-18 year old who value your skills and knowledge and will happily Apprentices offer you a place on a Foundation Degree or other ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP 4 Grade 1 Ofsted Outstanding college since 2007 (equivalent to two A-level passes) higher level qualifications. 5 Take advantage of our £65 million student campus • Advanced Apprentices work towards work-based 3 Financial Support Specialist advice and guidance learning qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, HAVEN’T GOT AN EMPLOYER 6 All Blackburn College 16-18 Apprentices can access Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant Access to state of the art facilities, libraries, chill the low cost bus pass for travel across Lancashire TO TAKE YOU ON? 7 knowledge based certificate such as a BTEC. zones and three Starbucks coffee shops. and beyond during the day as well as evenings and • To start this programme, you should ideally have Don’t worry if you haven’t found an employer, we weekends. five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed are currently working with an extensive network of an Intermediate Apprenticeship. employers who are waiting to take an Apprentice on. Call The Hub on 01254 292929 for more NOT QUITE READY FOR AN We understand the skills they demand and the type of information and how to apply. HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP student they are looking for and can support you in APPRENTICESHIP? (equivalent to a Foundation degree) interviews and in employment. Why not start a Traineeship? They are designed to help • You can progress onto this from an Advanced young people who don’t have the appropriate work skills Apprenticeship or from a Level 3 equivalent or experience. Traineeships provide the essential work course. preparation training, English, Maths and work experience needed to secure an Apprenticeship or employment. Working with over 3,000 HOW DO I APPLY? * Apply online at www.blackburn.ac.uk/apply or fill in the employers application form at the back of this prospectus.
Applying is quick and simple, our expert Advice and Guidance team at The Hub can help you with written applications, applying online, and can answer any questions you may have. Call them on 01254 292929 for help.
*(from August 2013 to June 2016) *Source: 2014 to 2015 SFA National success rates table: Aged 19-23 All Level Apprenticeship Achievement 1122 113 UNIVERSITY CENTRE AT BLACKBURN COLLEGE PROGRESS TO THE UNIVERSITY CENTRE AT BLACKBURN COLLEGE
GUARANTEED PROGRESSION FOR BLACKBURN COLLEGE LEVEL 3 85% of degrees STUDENTS. awarded by UK Top 10 Lancaster If you successfully complete your Level 3 course at Now a Blackburn College you will be guaranteed a place on University MEET a course at our University Centre*. qualified teacher Courses are available in a range of areas including: • Accounting, Business and Finance JODIE • Catering and Hospitality • Childcare and Young People Jodie Webb completed her Level 3 UAL • Computing Educating Diploma in Art & Design before progressing • Construction onto BA (Hons) Fine Art. She is now • Creative Arts, Media and Music over 3,000 studying a PGCE (Education & Training) to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. • Education, Coaching and Teaching Higher Education • Engineering students “I’ve loved Blackburn College and the • Health, Social Care and Counselling University Centre at Blackburn College so • Law and Justice much I’d recommend it to anyone. The • Motor Vehicle support I have had from tutors when going • Public Services through hard times has been brilliant. I • Science have now progressed onto a PGCE in (Education & Training) too. It means I will • Social Sciences and 9 out of 10 Humanities have been here six years in total but my tutors have inspired me so much that • Sport and Fitness students I want to pass on that enthusiasm and in work support to other students like me by or further study within becoming a teacher myself.” six months ** Jodie Webb
*Subject to achievement of entry criteria **Destinations of Leavers of Higher Education (2015 data) 114 115 HOW TO APPLY
HOW TO APPLY If you are not sure what to study please speak to a member of The Hub team. ONLINE THE APPLICATION You can complete an application form online at: PROCESS www.blackburn.ac.uk/apply To apply for, and enrol on, a study programme at Blackburn College, you will need to take 6 easy steps: IN PERSON Visit one of our fantastic Student Recruitment 1 Events (from September 2016 onwards we If you need help with your application form or wish have a range of events you can visit, see page to complete it with some guidance, you can arrange 3 for more details). an appointment by calling APPLY The Hub on 01254 292929 or email Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk to choose the 2 right Study Programme for you. [email protected] Complete your application form. Applications are accepted up to September 2017. Apply 3 NOW VIA EMAIL early to avoid disappointment. You will be invited to attend an interview so Visit www.blackburn.ac.uk to download and print an that we can make sure you have applied for electronic version of the application form and send 4 the right course for you. After your interview, it to you can confirm your offer. Start September 2017 [email protected] New Student Day is Monday 3rd July 2017. 5 Come and meet your fellow students and tutors and find out what you will be doing in VIA POST September. 01254 292929 GCSE Results Day is Thursday 24th August You can complete the application form in this 2017. A place on a study programme is www.blackburn.ac.uk/apply prospectus and send it to the following address or 6 guaranteed even if your results are not what bring it in to The Hub in the Beacon Centre (main you expected. Our Student Support Team will reception): be able to find the right course for you. Keep up-to-date on our enrolment dates at www. Lucy Hulme Blackburn College, Feilden Street, blackburn.ac.uk/events Progressing to Nottingham Trent University Blackburn, BB2 1LH. STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENTS
BLACKBURN COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY CENTRE (all ages & levels) Tuesday 20th September 2016 4.30pm - 8.00pm Saturday 15th October 2016 11.00am - 2.30pm
A-LEVEL STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT Thursday 22nd September 2016 4.30pm - 8.00pm
APPRENTICESHIP STUDENT RECRUITMENT EVENT Wednesday 9th November 2016 4.30pm - 8.00pm
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