Hopwood Hall College

HOPWOOD HALL FULL TIME PROSPECTUSEdition 2018/19 1

MIDDLETON CAMPUS HOPWOOD HALL Rochdale Road Middleton M24 6XH Tel: 0161 643 7560 FULL TIME PROSPECTUS 2018/19 Textphone: 01706 650 904

ROCHDALE CAMPUS St. Mary’s Gate Rochdale, OL12 6RY Tel: 01706 345 346 Textphone: 01706 650 904 e. [email protected] www.hopwood.ac.uk CONTENTS

Creative and Digital Media Principal’s welcome ...... 4 Games Development ...... 54 Open Days ...... 5 Graphic Design ...... 56 Why choose Hopwood Hall ...... 6 Media Production ...... 58. Where are they now ...... 7 What’s on campus ...... 8 ESOL and Skills for Life Help and support ...... 9 ESOL ...... 60 Fees and finance ...... 11 Skills for Life ...... 62 Student Cabinet ...... 12 What’s on ...... 12 Entry requirements ...... 13 Hair & Beauty How to apply ...... 14 Beauty Therapy ...... 64 How to find us ...... 15 Hairdressing ...... 66 Free bus timetable ...... 16 Hair & Media Make-up ...... 68

Apprenticeships Health & Childhood Studies Why be an Apprentice ...... 17 Dental Nursing ...... 71 What we offer ...... 18 Early Years ...... 72 Traineeships ...... 18 Health & Social Care ...... 74 How to become an Apprentice ...... 18 Hospitality & Catering COURSES Hospitality & Catering ...... 76

Arts and Performing Arts IT & Computer Science Art & Design ...... 20 Computer Science ...... 78 Fine Art ...... 22 Fashion and Textiles ...... 24. Science, Gardening & Animal Performing Arts ...... 26 Management Applied Science ...... 80 Building Trades & Engineering Landscaping, Gardening and Aquaponics . . .82 Brickwork ...... 28 Animal Management ...... 84 Carpentry & Joinery ...... 30 Veterinary Nursing ...... 86 Electrical Installation & Security Alarms . . .32 Electrical Engineering ...... 34 Sport & Public Services Mechanical Engineering ...... 36 Sport ...... 88 Motor Vehicle ...... 38. Sports Science and Rehabilitation . . . . . 90 Multi-skilled ...... 40 Fitness and Health Academy ...... 92. Painting & Decorating ...... 42 Rugby Academy ...... 94 Plastering ...... 44 Football Academy ...... 96 Plumbing ...... 46 Jill Scott Ladies Football Academy . . . . 98 Rochdale AFC Football Academy . . . . . 100. Business, Travel & Accounts Uniformed Public Services ...... 102 Accounting ...... 48 Business ...... 50 Travel & Tourism ...... 52

3 OPEN DAYS

Open days and evenings are a great way to experience college life at Hopwood Hall first hand and have a go at our courses. For your chance to visit our campuses, speak to our tutors and find out more about the courses we offer, come and see us on any of the dates below. Saturday 7 October 2017 Thursday 26 April 2018 10am - 2pm 4pm - 7pm Wednesday 15 November 2017 Saturday 19 May 2018 4pm - 7pm 11am - 3pm (Middleton campus only) Saturday 3 February 2018 Thursday 9 August 2018 PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME 10am - 2pm 10am - 3pm

Visit Middleton Campus for Hello and welcome to our 2018/19 full-time prospectus. Access to HE • Accounting • Animal Care • Apprenticeships • Building Maintenance • Business • Early Years • Electrical Installation • Electrical & Mechanical Engineering • Health & Social Care • ICT This prospectus includes information on courses at both our • Landscaping, Gardening and Aquaponics • Painting & Decorating • Performing Arts • Plastering • Middleton and Rochdale campuses and our sport in the community Plumbing • Science • Sport • Travel & Tourism • Uniformed Public Services programme at Rochdale AFC. There is also information on the apprenticeships pathways we offer, Visit Rochdale Campus for: Apprenticeships • Art & Design • Dental Nursing • Early Years • Fashion with Textiles • Games our facilities and the support available to all our learners. Development • Graphic Design with Photography • Hair & Beauty • Health & Social Care • Hospitality & Catering • Media Production Hopwood Hall College has opportunities to get involved To find out more about been confirmed as one of the in activities outside of your applying for a course at top performing colleges in studies to build confidence, Hopwood Hall College Greater Manchester, having meet new people and enhance visit our website recently achieved another your employability skills so you www.hopwood.ac.uk, come Grade 2 in our Ofsted stand out from the crowd . along to one of our many open inspection in November 2016 . Our extracurricular activities days (see page 5) or contact We’re also 6th in the country include free gym membership, us on tel . 0161 643 7560 and for the progress our students team sports, volunteering speak to one of our advisors . make on their course! opportunities, educational I hope to see you soon at I’m committed to enabling our visits and the chance to be Hopwood Hall College . learners to be the best they on the Student Cabinet and can be and if you join us you’ll represent your peers . benefit from the high quality To help you financially we teaching and learning that also provide 8 free buses, free Ofsted praised during their two breakfast before 9am and offer day visit, plus purposeful work bursaries to help with the costs Derek O’Toole experience throughout your associated with coming to Principal course . college . I want you to enjoy your time at college and understand that employers are looking for more than just good grades . That’s why we provide lots of

5 WHY CHOOSE WHERE ARE THEY NOW? HOPWOOD HALL

85% SUCCESS RATE 8 FREE BUSES One of the highest in Greater From areas including: Blackley, Manchester Bury, Castleton, Chadderton, Failsworth, Heywood, OFSTED SAID WE’RE Littleborough, Middleton, Milnrow, Moston, Norden, A ‘GOOD’ COLLEGE Oldham, Rawtenstall, Royton, In addition to our good rating Saddleworth, Shaw and in November 2016, inspectors Wardle . praised many aspects of the College including the high aspirations our teachers have HIGH ASPIRATIONS for their learners and the We stretch and challenge all way teachers use a variety of our students to be the best DR KIRSTY HOLT JACK MORRISON challenging and interesting they can be, and you’ll be activities to motivate them . allocated a Student Support Studied: Animal Management Studied: Business Tutor (SST) to keep you on Previous school: Wardle Academy Previous school: Crompton House track with your studies . Currently: Small Animal Vet Currently: Apprenticeship with KPMG 6TH NATIONALLY Kirsty was one of the first group of students Jack excelled on his two year course at FOR VALUED ADDED TERMLY PARENT’S to embark on a Veterinary Medicine degree Hopwood Hall and was the Student of the PROGRESS via the BTEC route . Since graduating from Year at our 2016 awards ceremony . In his EVENING the University of Liverpool she is now fully final year he secured a place with global In a nutshell…this means that We value the role parents qualified and working as a vet near Leeds . auditors KPMG on their prestigious 360 students at Hopwood Hall far have in helping learners Apprenticeship programme . exceed their predicted grades achieve their potential . That’s based on previous exam why we have termly parents’ results . evenings and an online parent portal that shows attendance, FREE BREAKFAST academic targets, course Includes toast or porridge progress and student support before 9am . tutor reviews .

RIZWANA ALI CONNOR MATHER Studied: Performing Arts Studied: Uniformed Public Services Previous school: Matthew Moss Previous school: Hollingworth Academy Currently: Royal Exchange Theatre Currently: Pirbright Army Training Centre Rizwana joined the college as an aspiring Connor praised the course and a trip actor in 2014 and became one of the most to Altcar Army Base for giving him the consistent performers on her course . She preparation and experience to progress to now works in youth programmes at the Royal Pirbright and hopefully become a Military Exchange Theatre, delivering workshops in Police Soldier in the British Army . schools and colleges .

7 WHATS ON CAMPUS HELP AND SUPPORT

We’re really proud of our College and its facilities, which is why we’ve invested over £32 million to The Student and College STUDENT SUPPORT ADDITIONAL continually upgrade and improve both our campuses . Services team at Hopwood Hall are here to make sure you get TEAM LEARNING SUPPORT MIDDLETON CAMPUS the best out of your time at The Student Support Team To help you reach your college . helps to create a safe and potential we offer a dedicated, They can help you with: inclusive environment where highly qualified and the needs of learners are experienced Learning Support • Careers information, advice appropriately identified and Team to provide assistance and guidance supported . The team include to learners who have specific • Purchasing stationery specialist staff who can needs or requirements, such • Choosing the right support with pastoral, social as: programme to match your and welfare issues, learning • Learning difficulties and/or skills and abilities difficulties and disabilities, disabilities • Advice on enrolment and safeguarding, counselling • Blind and partially sighted funding including Advanced and ensure that students can learners Refectory The Lounge Free gym membership Animal Management Learning Loans access and fully participate in • Deaf learners and those with at our Sports Arena & Landscape Gardening • Information and financial college life . hearing impairments support • Learners with a physical • Help in researching Higher STUDENT SUPPORT disability or mobility needs Education courses and applying through UCAS TUTORS (SST) • Medical conditions • Preparing for interviews When you arrive at Hopwood • Social Emotional Behavioural for Higher Education and Hall College you will be Difficulties (SEBD) employment allocated a Student Support Please let us know on your • Job searching, CV writing Tutor who will be your main application form if you have and applications point of contact throughout any specific needs so that we can ensure a member of • Advice on voluntary your studies . Student Support the team is present at your Sports Park Technology Centre iLearn Centre Destination Lounge opportunities to improve Tutors are committed to your interview . employability progress, performance and personal development . They will help you to make the most LINKS WITH ROCHDALE CAMPUS Advice is also available from of your time at college by the National Careers Service giving you support, guidance PARENTS/CARERS if you are 19+ . Please see their and lots of encouragement . Parents or guardians are kept website for details: informed of your progress www.nationalcareersservice. TUTORIALS through consultation evenings direct.gov.uk and open days . We also have As part of your Study an online Parent Portal that Programme you will have is accessible 24/7 to help a weekly tutorial session keep track of your child’s carried out by your SST to progress while studying with help develop and enhance us . It includes information your personal, social and Riverside Salon Riverside Restaurant The Cube Dental Examination on attendance plus grades employability skills . They will Room awarded for each practical motivate, support and help assessment and written make sure you are on track to assignment . Parents are achieve success . welcome to contact your Student Support Tutor at any All our time with any concerns or students questions they may have . get free breakfast

Creative Media Suite Virtual Nursery iLearn Centre On-site Crèche before 9am

9 FINANCE AND FEES

College course fees are made up of several elements including tuition fees and administration fees and the cost depends on your age, prior qualifications and personal circumstances. If you qualify for free tuition, you won’t be charged any fees during your course. Contact 0161 643 7560 for further information. Due to funding changes, most learners aged 24+ FINANCIAL SUPPORT have to pay in full for their course . If you wish to study at Level 3 or above, you can pay for your We have a number of financial support course using an Advanced Learning Loan . packages, funded by the Government, that are available to assist students who are Our advisors can help you submit your experiencing financial hardship . application and explain how it works, but essentially you won’t start making repayments The funds are to enable you to participate and until you are earning over £21,000 . remain in education and can assist with course associated costs such as travel, equipment, childcare and lunch . Please visit the financial support page on our website for detailed information and how to apply: www.hopwood.ac.uk/financial-support

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY LEARNER ENGAGEMENT Hopwood Hall College celebrates equality and At Hopwood Hall College we value what you, diversity irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, our students, have to say . We welcome your sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender feedback and offer the opportunity for you to identity and social economic background . be involved in the future of the College . We seek to ensure that no member of the We give all our students a voice through: college community receives less favourable • Tutorials treatment on any of these grounds . Equality of • Principal’s Question Time opportunities at Hopwood Hall are available to every student . • The Student Cabinet • Surveys • Learner engagement activities such as focus SAFEGUARDING weeks Safeguarding is a key priority for Hopwood • Student representation on key college forums Hall College and all concerns will be treated e g. . Equality & Diversity Group seriously with support put in place where • Representation on local and national Learner needed . We have a team of well-trained Voice panels Designated Safeguarding Officers and Student • Being elected as a Student Governor Support Tutors who will work with internal staff and external agencies to ensure a safe learning culture across the College .

11 STUDENT CABINET WHAT’S ON Hello and welcome In addition to our ENTRY REQUIREMENTS from the Student high standards of Cabinet at Hopwood teaching, we offer a All students who have not attained GCSE grades 4-9 (A*-C) in Hall College. wide programme of English and mathematics will automatically be enrolled in classes We are a group of learners enrichment activities to work towards these qualifications. from each curriculum that for students to have been selected to be This is a Government requirement to ensure people have the necessary skills to do well in life and in the Student Cabinet . We enjoy; enhancing get better jobs . Your previous English and maths grades will determine what you can study . work within the college, with your CV and future senior managers and external agencies, and have specific job prospects and responsibilities for an area expanding your Level within the college . Our main If you have What can you study role is to represent the voice circle of friends. of Study of the students at Hopwood This includes: Hall College and to provide a support mechanism to other • Team sports including 1 or more A Level BTEC Level 3 • Level 5 HND Level 4 or learners . We are here for you, football, netball and rugby qualification NVQ Level 3 VRQ Level 3 • Level 4 HNC Level 5 and we work to help improve • Fitness classes • Foundation Degree the college for all students of • Fantastic student social the future . spaces with game consoles, 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to interactive TVs, computers We would like to wish you a include English and mathematics warm welcome . and relaxation areas BTEC Level 2 qualification We think Hopwood Hall • Free access to the Sports • Extended Level 3 Diploma College is a great place Arena and gym NVQ Level 2 to study, develop and get • Themed focus weeks VRQ Level 2 involved in really exciting • Access to volunteering projects and activities opportunities 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to throughout the year . • Learner engagement • BTEC Level 3 Diploma Level 3 include English or mathematics We hope that you will enjoy activities BTEC Level 2 qualification • Advanced Apprenticeship • Work experience your experience here too! • NVQ Level 3 • Educational visits and NVQ Level 2 • VRQ Level 3 residential trips VRQ Level 2 • AAT Level 3 • Guest speakers • Charity fundraising • CACHE Level 3 Diploma • Competitions and prizes • GCSEs

FIND OUT MORE • BTEC Level 2 Diploma DURING WELCOME WEEK. • AAT Level 2 • C&G Level 2 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to Level 2 include English and mathematics • Intermediate Apprenticeship • NVQ Level 2 • VRQ Level 2 • CACHE Level 2 Certificate

No formal qualifications • Foundation Learning Level 1 • Skills for Life Entry Level

13 HOW TO APPLY HOW TO FIND US

Step 1 Choose Priority We offer a huge range of exciting courses . All you need to Application do is browse through, choose your course then check the Deadline level and entry requirements . Pre-entry IAG is available to applicants and potential learners from the Student & College Friday 1 December 2017* Services team by telephoning 0161 643 7560 or emailing *Applications will still be [email protected] accepted after this date

Do we have your Step 2 Apply correct contact Middleton Campus Rochdale Campus Apply online at www.hopwood.ac.uk, it’s quick, easy and details? Rochdale Road St . Marys’s Gate secure . Application forms are also available on request . Don’t Middleton Rochdale We communicate on a leave it too late as a lot of our courses are really popular and M24 6XH OL12 6RY regular basis via text and fill up fast! We’ll confirm we’ve received your application by t. 0161 643 7560 t. 01706 345346 text and by email . email . Let us know if your details change by emailing Car Car [email protected] The Middleton Campus is two miles from The Rochdale Campus is three miles from junction 20, M62 . Take the A627(M) towards junction 20, M62 follow signs to Rochdale town Step 3 Interview Oldham and leave at first junction and follow centre . signs to Middleton . Once you’ve submitted your online application check for GCSE results day texts and emails regularly . You’ll receive an interview date to Rail Thursday 23 August 2018 make sure you are suited to the course and, more importantly, Rail Rochdale train station, with frequent that the course is suited to you . The interview also gives you Castleton train station is two miles from the connections to Leeds, Bradford and Manchester, chance to see the college, meet the staff and ask questions . Middleton Campus and there are regular buses is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus New Starter Day to Middleton or Manchester that take ten through the town centre . minutes to reach the Middleton Campus . Tuesday 3 July 2018 Once you’ve had a Metrolink Step 4 Offer conditional offer from us Bus Trams run into the Rochdale Interchange in register online for your After your interview you will probably be made a conditional The number 17 bus runs regularly between the town centre, a five minute walk from the place at: offer . This means that you have a guaranteed place as long Manchester and Rochdale stopping at the top of campus . www.newstarterday. as you get the GCSE grades that you need for that level of the drive at Middleton Campus . eventbrite.co.uk course . Bus Frequent buses operate to Rochdale Interchange, which is in the town centre . The Rochdale Campus is a five minute walk from the transport interchange . Step 5 Enrolment In August you will receive a reminder about the enrolment date for your course . Once you have received your results just come in to confirm your place and you will receive the information needed to start in September 2018!

15 H5 FROM BLACKLEY BUS TIMES Heaton Park, J19 M60, Higher Blackley . . . . 7:55 APPRENTICESHIPS Middleton Rd/Victoria Ave ...... 7:57 Middleton Rd/Crumpsall Lane ...... 8:00 H1 FROM OLDHAM Cheetham Hill Rd/Waterloo Rd ...... 8:04 Oldham Rd/Kingsway Stand F ...... 7:50 Queens Rd/Rochdale Rd ...... 8:09 APPRENTICESHIPS Halfway House Royton ...... 7:55 Moston Lane, Harpurhey ...... 8:12 Highbarn St Royton ...... 8:03 Charlestown Road, Moston ...... 8:20 Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for anyone aged 16 Milnrow Rd/Bridge St Shaw ...... 8:11 Rochdale Rd/Victoria Ave ...... 8:30 and over and offer a flexible approach to learning. They combine Middleton Town Centre ...... 8:33 Elizabethan Way Milnrow ...... 8:12 practical on-the-job learning with technical education and skills Rochdale Road Firgrove ...... 8:13 Middleton Campus ...... 8:38 and we offer a wide range of roles in a variety of industries. Kingsway Retail Park ...... 8:15 H6 FROM RAWTENSTALL Kingway Turf Hill ...... 8:20 Rawtenstall (opp bus station) ...... 7:25 Together with our state-of-the art facilities Queensway Castleton ...... 8:25 Why be an apprentice? Bacup Centre ...... 7:38 and high standard of teaching, assessment Middleton Campus ...... 8:35 • You’ll have a full time job with a wage Market Street, Shawforth ...... 7:45 and resources, you can be assured that an • Achieve a recognised qualification Healey Corner, Shawclough Rd ...... 7:55 Apprenticeship with Hopwood is the right H2 FROM BROADWAY choice for you . • Get fantastic support from our tutors and Bentley Street, Shawclough ...... 7:57 Broadway, Gorse Mill (Litecraft) ...... 7:40 assessors Sheriff Street ...... 8:00 We offer apprenticeships in the following Whitegate, Broadway ...... 7:45 • Gain practical skills and technical knowledge Newgate (Rochdale Campus) ...... 8:10 industries: Oldham Road/Broadway ...... 7:50 • Learn through hands on experience Oldham Road/Ashton Road West . . . . . 7:53 Sudden (Tesco) ...... 8:15 • Business and Professional • There are excellent progression routes Ashton Road East/Westminster Road . . . . 7:58 Castleton, Manchester Rd/ Miln St . . . . . 8:20 • Childcare • It’s an alternative to full-time education Hollinwood Crem, Roman Road ...... 8:00 Middleton Campus ...... 8:30 • Health & Care Oasis Academy, Hollins Road ...... 8:03 H7 FROM SADDLEWORTH • Construction/Trades Honeywell Centre, Ashton Road ...... 8:05 • Engineering and Manufacturing Lees Road, Fire Station ...... 7:35 Stand C, Oldham Bus Station ...... 8:15 • Catering and Hospitality Cooper St/Oldham Rd, Springhead . . . .7:40 Middleton Road/Broadway ...... 8:20 Oldham Road, Grasscroft ...... 7:44 Middleton Road/Firwood Park ...... 8:23 High Street, Uppermill ...... 7:50 Apprenticeship programmes are offered at three different levels Oldham Road/Hilton Fold Lane ...... 8:25 New Road, Dobcross ...... 7:54 Stannycliffe Lane/ Rochdale Road . . . . . 8:30 Delph Crossroads ...... 7:55 Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Middleton Campus ...... 8:32 Huddersfield dR (War Memorial) ...... 7:58 • Level 2 • Level 3 • Levels 4, 5, 6, 7 H3 FROM BURY Waterhead Academy ...... 8:00 • 12-18 months • 18-48 months • 24 months+ Market Street, Tottington ...... 7:30 Huddersfield oadR (bottom 40 steps) . . . 8:02 • Equivalent to 5 GCSEs • Equivalent to 2 A-levels • Equivalent to foundation A* - C degree level+ Bury Road ...... 7:45 Huddersfield Rd/Ripponden Rd ...... 8:04 Picture House, Bury Town Centre . . . . . 7:50 Ripponden Rd (Moorside Co-op) . . . . . 8:12 Bury New Road, Summit ...... 7:55 Grains Road Junction (Grains Bar) . . . . 8:15 Dawson Street, Heywood ...... 7:59 Hillside Ave, Shaw ...... 8:18 Middleton Road, Hopwood ...... 8:01 Broadway (opp Oldham Academy N) . . . 8.28 Hollin Lane ...... 8:05 Broadway (opp Elk Mill) ...... 8.30 Windermere Road, Langley ...... 8:07 Middleton Campus ...... 8:40 Bowness Road, Langley ...... 8:13 H8 FROM NORDEN Wood Street/Eastway, Langley ...... 8:15 Oakenrod, Bury Road ...... 7:52 Rochdale Road ...... 8:21 War Office Road ...... 7:59 Middleton Campus ...... 8:26 Norden Road ...... 8:00 H4 FROM MILNROW Bagslate Moor Road ...... 8:01 Kiln Lane ...... 7:45 Edenfield Road, Norden terminus . . . . .8:06 Hollingworth Road, Smithybridge . . . . . 7:50 Caldershaw Road ...... 8:11 Lake Bank ...... 7:52 Ings Lane ...... 8:13 Littleborough Centre, (Wheatsheaf Pub) . 7:55 Rooley Moor Road ...... 8:14 Halifax Road, Dearnley ...... 8:00 Spotland Bridge ...... 8:15 Birch Road ...... 8:05 Edenfield Road/Sandy Lane ...... 8:16 Wardle Road ...... 8:10 Roch Valley Way ...... 8:20 Halifax Road ...... 8:20 Manchester Road, Sudden (Tesco) ...... 8:26 Newgate (Rochdale Campus) ...... 8:25 Manchester Road, Slattocks ...... 8:32 Manchester Road, Sudden ...... 8:30 Middleton Campus ...... 8:36 Manchester Road, Slattocks ...... 8:35 Middleton Campus ...... 8:40 17 APPRENTICESHIPS ON OFFER CASE STUDY: • Business and Professional • Adult Care Worker • Performing Manufacturing Luke Webster - Human Resources Apprentice • Administration • Lead Adult Care Worker Operations • Accounting • Construction / Trades • Performing Engineering Apprenticeship studied: Human Resources at Hopwood Hall College • Customer Service • Bricklaying Operations Previous School: St Matthew’s RC High School • Team Leader • Carpentry and Joinery • Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Initially, Luke was pursuing an apprenticeship in What would you say to young people considering • Operations / Department • Plastering • Motor Vehicle Service and the railway engineering industry, but after being doing an apprenticeship? Manager • Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Technician advised to embark on a different career path “Definitely go for it! There are a variety of • Facilities Services / • Electrical (Light) due to a medical injury he had to discover a new benefits such as work experience, earning a Management • Painting and Decorating • Operations and Quality career path . wage, gaining a qualification and progressing • IT Professional • Property Maintenance Improvement After applying for a business administration into a possible future career . You also have a • IT User great opportunity to gain a full time job as 60% • Fire Emergency and Security • Catering and Hospitality role he saw advertised on the Hopwood Hall • Childcare of apprentices go on to secure a full time job Systems • Commis Chef College website, the apprenticeship team • Children and Young People advised Luke to apply for the Human Resources after they finish their apprenticeship ”. • Engineering and • Senior Chef Production Services Manufacturing apprenticeship role and guided him through his What advice would you give a prospective • Hospitality Team Member • Health & Care • Welding interview preparation . Apprentice? • Hospitality Supervisor • Dental Nurse “I had no experience of Human Resources “Time management is vital when working in before starting at Hopwood Hall, but as I business, as long as you work hard and manage TRAINEESHIPS How to become an Apprentice: progress through my apprenticeship I continue your time effectively, your apprenticeship will be a fantastic experience . Maybe have a trial week Traineeships are a pre- 1. Register your interest to gain more and more knowledge about each role in HR with the help of all the staff . I also as I did to see if you enjoy the job role and can apprenticeship programme Research which type of apprenticeship interests you, search picture yourself pursuing this career ”. designed for those who our website www.hopwood.ac.uk to see the full range of feel the role has boosted my communication don’t yet have the skills or apprenticeships available . Apply online or register by email at skills and self-confidence in general which has experience to start a full [email protected] . We will provide advice and enabled me to be more professional in the work apprenticeship . guidance and notify you of opportunities . place ”. They provide: • A work placement 2. Search for a vacancy opportunity - up to 6 months We have a full list of apprenticeship job vacancies available duration and can provide support with applications, writing a CV and • Employability skills and interviews . experience If you have already secured a job or are already employed - • Vocational skills and contact us by email at [email protected] and we qualifications will work with your employer to create an apprenticeship training • English and maths plan and get you started . development (if you’ve not already attained a grade 3. Start employment C/3) Once you have secured a job, you will be ready to begin your • Professional experience for apprenticeship journey, developing a range of new skills and your CV knowledge whilst working . • A progression route onto an apprenticeship

For more information contact our Apprenticeships Team t. 0161 654 4373 e. apprenticeships@hopwood ac. .uk

19 ART AND DESIGN Vocational Programme in Art & Design Extended Certificate in Art & Design 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 These courses are for those who want a route into the art & design Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus industry and already have a current portfolio of creative work Entry requirements Entry requirements that shows good drawing and application skills or ability to create No formal qualifications 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English digital images, sketches and photographs. and mathematics Throughout the year you will Course content: study a range of disciplines • Contextual references in art and gain knowledge about & design contemporary art practice • 3D/2D visual communication and art history . You will also Did you know: take part in trips and visits to • Building an art and design Participation in art & culture various galleries and museums, portfolio is significantly associated as well as carrying out research • Working in the art and with good health and high life Your on the possibilities of working design industry satisfaction in the art and design industry . • Textiles learning Art and design courses are • Graphics lively, innovative and train • Drawing ladder students in both creative and • Painting technical aspects of art . • Printmaking Level 4: HNC Games • Surface relief Development • 3D design, crafts and fine art

Level 3: Art & Graphic Design, Games Development, Media Production, Performing Arts

Level 2: Creative Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

Employment opportunities 529,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Arts producer, artist, illustrator, interior designer, fashion designer, actor, lighting & sound engineer, graphic designer, audio-visual technician, journalist, product/clothing designer, upholsterer, tailor, furniture maker, photographer

21 FINE ART Extended National Diploma in Fine Art 2 years Level 3 Learners on this course will have a good portfolio that Location: Rochdale campus demonstrates strong observational drawing skills, an ability to use Entry requirements mixed media and an interest in the use of colour. 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English It is aimed at those who have Course content: and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 an interest in fine art and are • Visual recording in art and committed creative people design who would enjoy drawing, • Materials, techniques and painting, ceramics, sculpture processes in art and design and print . This is a lively, Did you know: innovative and intellectually • Concepts in art and design Damien Hirst is one of the challenging course that trains • Visual communication in art wealthiest living artists today and design students in both the creative and he also directed Blur’s • Contextual influences in art Your and technical aspects of art Country House music video and design giving a taste of and design in 1995 the specialisms available for • Sculpture, ceramics, print, learning further study . painting and photography or video ladder • Final term students complete a final major project Level 4: HNC Games (equivalent to 2 units in the Development second year)

Level 3: Art & Graphic Design, Games Development, Media Production, Performing Arts

Level 2: Creative Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

23 FASHION WITH TEXTILES Extended Certificate in Fashion & Textiles Extended Diploma in Fashion & Textiles 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for those with a keen interest in both the Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus creative and technical aspects of textiles and fashion. The Level Entry requirements Entry requirements 2 course is designed to act as an introduction to fashion and 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English textiles, developing your drawing, sewing, garment design, styling, and mathematics and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, photography and computer design skills. NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 You will learn about the During your time on Course content: history of fashion and the these courses, you will be • Printed textiles creative industries, exploring encouraged to develop • Exploring specialist textile techniques and approaches creative ideas through techniques from designers and artists to drawing, illustration, garment Your other cultures, bringing this making, accessory design • Fabric manipulation into your own work . and production, printed and • Felt making and felting learning The Level 3 course further embellished textiles, digital • Fashion visualisation develops these skills, photography and manipulation • Pattern construction for ladder combining technical and with CAD . You will also have fashion and clothing creative approaches . Students the opportunity to visit places • Image manipulation using are encouraged to develop of relevant interest such as CAD Level 4: HNC Games their individuality, whilst The Zhandra Rhodes Fashion • Visual communication Development responding to new challenges & Textile Museum, The Clothes with personal interpretations . Show, Tate Modern & The Level 3: Art & Graphic ‘Live’ briefs introduce all Gallery of Costume . Design, Games learners to the professional Development, Media world of design, delving into Production, Performing the commercial and creative Arts industries .

Level 2: Creative Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

25 Diploma in Music, Performing Diploma in Performing and Extended Diploma in Performing PERFORMING ARTS and Production Arts Production Arts and Production Arts 1 year 1 year 2 years Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Working as part of the university of Arts London (UAL) Location: Location: Location: qualification, these courses are designed for learners who have a Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus true passion and curiosity for all aspects of performing arts. Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements Students will have the Course content: No formal qualifications 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above above to include English and to include English and opportunity to develop • Five in house performances mathematics mathematics . BTEC Level 2 their performance skills in a a year Did you know: vocational context, where they qualification, NVQ Level 2 or • Music, sound and lighting It’s been predicted that many will practically apply their skills VRQ Level 2 production more technical staff are in rehearsal and at external events that directly relate • Devising theatre required in the performing to the industry . Professional • Aerial acrobatics arts and live performance Your portfolios will be created by • Acting technique and sector the students during their study performance learning which will be essential for • Dance technique and future progression in either performance ladder higher education or an industry • Physical theatre technique placement . and performance The Level 1 course is designed • Working from script Level 4: HNC Games Development to give learners a foundation • Staging techniques in the basic principles across • Contextual research all performance disciplines • Stage craft for performance Level 3: Art & Graphic including make-up, acting and • Vocal and singing technique THEATRE Design, Games dance . The Level 2 course has and performance Development, Media a strong focus on the practical Production, Performing • Workshop leadership application of acquired skills Arts and the course is assessed • Various workshops from through a combination of external professionals internal and external tasks . Level 2: Creative Level 3 is a predominantly Media, Graphics & Art, practical course with an Performing Arts emphasis on the application of discipline skills through Level 1: Arts & Design, rehearsal, performance and Performing Arts reflection . THEATRE

27 City & Guilds Construction City and Guilds Diploma in City and Guilds Diploma in BRICKWORK Certificate in Brickwork Brickwork Brickwork Foundation Learning 1 year 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 These courses are for learners who want to further develop their Entry Level 3 Location: Location: skills in brickwork and pursue a career in this area of construction. Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus Our qualifications are aimed Course content: Entry requirements Entry requirements at people wishing to become • Safe working practices in Entry requirements 2 GCSE’s grade E/2 and above Students who have experts in their field and construction Did you know: No formal qualifications in English and mathematics successfully completed the allow progression onto an • Knowledge of building The colour of bricks is Level 1 Brickwork course or apprenticeship while working methods and construction determined by the minerals have 1 - 5 years experience in a towards becoming a master technology relevant trade craftsman . Learners are taught used to make them. in new bespoke workshops • Structural and decorative and classrooms by industry brickwork Your experienced tutors . • Repair and maintain masonry structures learning • Complex masonry structures Apprenticeship programme available - see page 17 ladder

Level 3: Apprenticeship

Level 2: Brickwork, Apprenticeship

Level 1: Brickwork, Multi-skilled

Entry Level: Foundation Brickwork

Employment opportunities 1.6 million currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Bricklayer/mason, building/civil engineering technician, carpenter, joiner, construction supervisor, motor mechanic, painting contractor, plasterer

29 City and Guilds Diploma in City and Guilds Diploma in City and Guilds Diploma in CARPENTRY & JOINERY Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery 1 year 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for students who want to further develop Location: Location: Location: skills in carpentry and joinery and pursue a career in this area of Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus construction. Our qualifications are aimed at people wishing to Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements become experts and master craftsman in their field. 2 GCSEs grade E/2 and above Students who have Students who have for English and mathematics successfully completed successfully completed the Students will have the Course content: the Level 1 Carpentry & Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry opportunity to work with • Safe working practices in Joinery course . Or 1 – 5 years & Joinery . Or 5 years plus real life clients and projects construction Did you know: experience in a relevant trade experience in a relevant trade undertaken by previous • Knowledge of building An experienced carpenter can students have included an owl methods and construction earn up to £40,000 per year enclosure and the creation technology of picnic benches for a local cricket club . Successful • Basic woodworking joints completion of this course • How to maintain and use would enable you to progress carpentry & joinery hand Your onto an apprenticeship . tools Apprenticeship programme • Carpentry & joinery portable available - see page 17 power tools learning ladder

Level 3: Carpentry & Joinery, Apprenticeship

Level 2: Carpentry & Joinery, Apprenticeship

Level 1: Carpentry & Joinery, Multi-skilled

31 City & Guilds 7202-01 City & Guilds 2365-02 Diploma City & Guilds 8202-03 Diploma ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND SECURITY ALARMS Performing Engineering in Electrical Installation in Electrical Installation Operations (electrical installation 1 year 1 year pathway) Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for those people who like working in practical 1 year Level 1/2 Location: Location: roles that offer challenge and variety. All levels include a wide Middleton campus Middleton campus range of activities and you will learn skills that are associated with Location: Middleton campus Entry requirements Entry requirements industrial installations, inspection and testing, fault finding and GCSE grade C/4 in Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Entry requirements mathematics, English and Electrical Installation diagnosis. No formal qualifications but science . Students will complete • Generators including micro HOPWOOD HALL IS THE subject to initial assessment Entrants with grade D’s/3 will and diagnostics tutorials, practical work and generation theory ONLY COLLEGE IN be considered subject to initial study functional skills for the • Data circuit points GREATER MANCHESTER assessment and diagnostics construction industry . Our • SWA Sub-mains TO OFFER THESE COURSES qualifications are aimed at • Installation of fire alarms, people wishing to become burglar alarms, door entry experts in their chosen field . systems and emergency Course content: lights Your • Lighting circuits • Various containment systems Apprenticeship programme – PVC/Steel Trunking, PVC/ • Rings and radials (sockets) available - see page 17 learning • Cooker circuits Steel conduit, Cable tray • Shower circuits • Various wiring systems – ladder PVC/PVC, PVC singles, MIMS • 17th edition consumer unit cable, SWA/SY cable, FP200, installations Cat 5e and telephone wire Level 4: HNC/HND • Single and three line motors Electrical/Electronic • Intruder alarm systems and and associated starters Engineering communication systems

Level 3: Electrical Installation, Apprenticeship

Level 2: Electrical Installation, Apprenticeship

Level 1: Electrical Installation

Employment opportunities 1.3 million currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Engineering technician, aircraft fitter, process technician, energy plant operative, computer technician, plumber, heating engineer, sheet metal worker

33 BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Engineering Engineering 2 years 2 years Level 3 Level 4 These courses are for students who wish to take up employment Location: Location: as electrical/electronic junior or as a trainee in the electrical/ Middleton campus Middleton campus electronic engineering field. Entry requirements Entry requirements The nature of these courses Course content: ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English BTEC Level 3 qualification (Merit profile) in and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, Electrical or Electronic engineering . means that there is a mixture • Electrical power and further IN OUR PURPOSE BUILT NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 of both practical activities and electrical power TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Electrical lectures and the skills you gain Installation will be considered following your • Electrical and electronic COMPLETE WITH THE are transferable to employment interview principles within the electrical and LATEST EQUIPMENT AND electronic industries . • Combinational and MACHINERY sequential logic • Utilisation of electrical energy • Health and safety in the Your engineering workplace Apprenticeship programme • Communications for available - see page 17 engineering technicians learning • Mathematics for technicians • Using CAD techniques in ladder engineering • Interpreting and using Level 4: HNC/HND engineering information Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Level 3: Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Apprenticeship

35 Diploma in Performing Diploma in Engineering Level 3 Diploma in BTEC Extended MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Engineering Operations - Fabrication and Engineering Diploma in Engineering 1 year Welding 1 year 2 years Level 1 1 year Level 3 Level 3 This course is for those students who enjoy design technology Level 2 Location: Location: Location: and are looking to start or progress their career in engineering and Middleton campus Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus advanced manufacturing. It focuses on the major disciplines within Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements engineering giving the learner the knowledge and hand skills No formal Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade qualifications 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to C/4 or above to needed to develop or build on a successful career in engineering D/3 or above to include English and include English and and advanced manufacturing. include English and mathematics . BTEC mathematics . BTEC mathematics Level 2 qualification, Level 2 qualification, You will have the opportunity Course content: Apprenticeship programme NVQ Level 2 or VRQ NVQ Level 2 or VRQ to study one of four • Working in engineering available - see page 17 Level 2 Level 2 engineering technology areas . • Principles of engineering These are: manufacturing, technology welding & fabrication, engineering maintenance or • Either manufacturing or electrical & electronics . welding & fabrication Your (choose one) GREATER MANCHESTER Study comprises a mixture of • Using fitting skills/hand oolst both practical fabrication and HAS A LONG HISTORY learning (files, set square, micro- welding activities and lectures . AS A CENTRE OF meter’s etc .) MANUFACTURING WITH ladder • Use of machines (drills, THE SECTOR CURRENTLY lathes, CNC, specialised CAD EMPLOYING ONE IN TEN software) Level 3: Engineering, RESIDENTS IN THE REGION • Manufacturing various Apprenticeship components (design, CAD / drawing, plan production) Level 2: Engineering, • Appreciation of different Apprenticeship welding applications

Level 1: Engineering

37 Vehicle Systems Diploma in Vehicle City and Guilds VRQ City & Guilds VRQ MOTOR VEHICLE Maintenance Maintenance and Repair Diploma in Vehicle Diploma in Vehicle 1 year 1 year Maintenance and Repair Maintenance and Repair Entry Level 3 Level 1 1 year 1 year This course is for learners who want to diagnose, test and repair Level 2 Level 3 Location: Location: a range of vehicles including cars and light vehicles. The courses Middleton campus Middleton campus Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus provide a mixture of both practical activities and lectures, with the Entry requirements Entry requirements greater emphasis being placed on practicals, to help you gain a No formal 2 GCSEs grade E/2 Entry requirements Entry requirements qualifications and above for English Level 1 Diploma in Level 2 Diploma in successful career in the motor industry. and mathematics Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance The Level 1 course is for those Course content: Did you know: and Repair and Repair with no prior experience or • Using hand tools (spanners, Manchester is where Rolls met knowledge . Level 2 requires torque wrenches, socket Royce and where Ford built some knowledge and sets, screw drivers) his first cars in Europe experience . For Level 3 we • Using specialised diagnostic expect you to have a lot of equipment knowledge and are looking to gain more responsibility . • Removing and replacing Your Assessment is via observation motor vehicle components and portfolio of evidence . and parts Apprenticeship programme For some units you may also • Diagnose and rectify available - see page 17 learning have to complete an online common faults knowledge test . ladder All learning will take place in our Technology Centre with Level 3: Vehicle classes taught by tutors with Maintenance, industry experience . Apprenticeship

Level 2: Vehicle Maintenance, Apprenticeship

Level 1: Vehicle Systems Maintenance

39 MULTI-SKILLED Diploma in Construction Skills 1 year Level 1 This course will enable you to try your hand at a variety of different Location: Middleton campus construction and building tasks. You’ll study brickwork, carpentry, Entry requirements painting, tiling and plumbing, and get a feel for whether a career in No formal qualifications construction is right for you. The level 1 qualification is suitable for individuals of any age Your wanting an introduction to the construction industry, or for learners interested in learning more about construction jobs. You learning don’t need any experience - you just need to be serious about ladder having a go and enjoy practical work Level 3: Brickwork, You can look to specialise in an Course content: Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Painting area following the completion • Bricklaying THIS COURSE IS A GREAT of your course by enrolling & Decorating, • Carpentry & joinery INTRODUCTION TO A on one of our construction Apprenticeship NUMBER OF TRADES IN THE programmes . • Painting & decorating • Plastering CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Level 2: Brickwork, • Tiling Carpentry & Joinery, • Plumbing Plastering, Painting & Decorating, Apprenticeship Apprenticeship programme available - see page 17 Level 1: Multi-skilled, Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Painting & Decorating

41 Diploma in Painting & Diploma in Painting & Diploma in Painting & PAINTING & DECORATING Decorating Decorating Decorating 1 year 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 These qualifications are aimed at learners who currently work, or Location: Location: Location: want to work, in the construction industry and specialise in the Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus area of painting and decorating. You can also progress through Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements an apprenticeship route and work towards becoming an expert in No formal qualifications Students who have Students who have successfully completed the successfully completed the your chosen trade. Level 1 painting and decorating Level 2 Diploma in painting The Level 1 qualification allows Course content: course . Or 1 - 5 years and decorating . Or 5 years plus experience in a relevant trade experience in a relevant trade you to learn, develop and • Apply basic paint systems by practise the skills required for brush and roller Did you know: employment and/or career • Apply foundation and plain The average Briton will progression . Level 2 is ideal papers redecorate their home 36 if you have some knowledge and basic skills in painting and • Erect and dismantle access times in their lifetime Your decorating, probably from a equipment and working role where you worked under platforms supervision . • Health, safety and welfare in learning construction and associated Level 3 is for those who’ve industries worked in the construction Apprenticeship programme ladder industry and have plenty • Knowledge of construction available - see page 17 technology of experience, including Level 3: Painting • Knowledge of technical supervising others . This & Decorating, information, quantities and qualification will develop your Apprenticeship skills and help you to move communication with others into a senior role or a position • Prepare common surface with more responsibility . types for decoration Level 2: Painting • Produce standard decorative & Decorating, finishes Apprenticeship

Level 1: Painting & Decorating, Multi-skilled

43 PLASTERING Diploma in Plastering Diploma in Plastering 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 These qualifications are aimed at learners who currently work or Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus want to work in the construction industry and specialise in the area Entry requirements Entry requirements of plastering. You can also progress through an apprenticeship No formal qualifications Students who have successfully completed route and work towards becoming an expert in your chosen trade. the Level 1 Plastering course . Or 1 – 5 years experience in a relevant trade The Level 1 course allows Course content: you to learn, develop and • Apply plaster materials to practise the skills required for internal backgrounds PLASTERING AND employment and/or career • Form sand and cement PLUMBING COURSES TAKE progression in plastering . screeds PLACE IN OUR BRAND NEW Level 2 is ideal if you have • Health, safety and welfare in CONSTRUCTION CENTRE some working knowledge construction and associated of plastering, probably industries from taking a lower level of Your • Knowledge of construction qualification, or working under technology supervision in the industry . learning • Knowledge of technical Apprenticeship programme information, quantities and available - see page 17 communication with others ladder • Prepare background surfaces and plaster materials Level 3: Plastering, • Produce components from Apprenticeship moulds Level 2: Plastering, Apprenticeship

Level 1: Plastering, Multi-skilled

45 PLUMBING Diploma in Plumbing Diploma in Plumbing Diploma in Plumbing 1 year 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 The qualification covers many areas within plumbing and Location: Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus domestic heating, such as hot and cold water supplies, sanitation Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements and understanding health and safety within Building Services No formal qualifications 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above Engineering. Candidates will be assessed by on-demand multiple above to include English and to include English and choice tests (available through the City & Guilds assessment mathematics mathematics platform e-volve) and practical assignments The Level 1 and 2 qualification Course content: is designed especially for new • Health and safety in building entrants to the plumbing and services engineering Did you know: heating industry, providing • Electrical principles and The word ‘plumber’ dates you with the basic skills and processes for building back to the Roman Empire experience you need . Your services engineering when pipes were made with The Level 3 qualification • Scientific principles orf lead, which is ‘plumbum’ in is a technical vocational learning domestic, industrial and Latin qualification which focuses commercial plumbing on the development of the • Common plumbing ladder underlying principles and processes practical skills required in the plumbing sector . It is • Cold water systems Level 3: Plumbing, designed to deliver a high • Domestic hot water systems Apprenticeship programme Apprenticeship level of occupational skills • Sanitation available - see page 17 and provide a sound platform • Central heating systems Level 2: Plumbing, from which to progress onto • Drainage systems Apprenticeship a HE qualification or into • Understand how to employment . communicate with others Level 1: Plumbing, Both qualifications cover all within building services Multi-skilled the essential knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in domestic plumbing and heating .

47 ACCOUNTING Accounting Academy 1 or 2 years Level 2 & 3 These courses are aimed at individuals who have strong numeracy Location: Middleton campus and problem solving skills and are looking to pursue a career in Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English or mathematics . accountancy or finance. Learners have a unique opportunity to BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 specialise in accountancy and have a fast track route through AAT Level 2 and Level 3, progressing onto Level 4 AAT in year two. In addition you will have the Course content: opportunity to undertake work • Preparing final accounts experience in an accounts (sole trader/partnership) THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR office for 1 or 2 days per week • Cost accounting A NEWLY QUALIFIED AAT Students can progress to a • Preparing VAT returns TECHNICIAN IS £30,000 Your second year to complete their • Double entry bookkeeping Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and achieve qualified status . • Computerised accounts learning • Spreadsheets • Students will be expected ladder to undertake a minimum of Apprenticeship programme 2 days work experience per available - see page 17 Level 4: Diploma in week . Business, Diploma Students can progress to a Accounting second year to complete their Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and achieve qualified status . Level 3: Business Students will be expected Enterprise, Accounting to undertake a minimum of Academy, Travel & 2 days’ work experience per Tourism week . Level 2: Business Enterprise, Travel & Tourism

Employment opportunities Typical job roles include: Human resources officer, office manager, administrative officer, housing officer, Over 2 million marketing executive, accounting currently employed within business and technician, paralegal, financial account administrative roles and manager, payroll manager, finance officer, legal secretary, overseas resort 1.3 million rep, airline/airport personnel in legal, finance and accounting

49 BUSINESS Business Enterprise Academy preparatory year Business Enterprise Academy 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 These courses are aimed at people with a lively and enquiring mind Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus who have an interest in business, including setting up their own. Entry requirements Entry requirements You’ll need to have a willingness to explore new ideas and an ability 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English to communicate ideas effectively. and mathematics or mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities, often with businesses in the local community. Level 2 course content: Level 3 course content: 75% OF OUR LEARNERS Your • Finance in business • The business environment PROGRESS TO UNIVERSITY • Customer service • Business resources learning • Marketing • Business accounting • Introduction to retail • Starting a small business ladder • Visual merchandising • Aspects of the legal system and law-making process Apprenticeship programme • Sales and personal selling Level 3: Business • Recruitment and selection • Developing teams in available - see page 17 Enterprise, Accounting business • Enterprise in the business Academy, Travel & world • Customer service Tourism • Using business documents • Introduction to marketing • Managing a business event • Promoting a brand Level 2: Business • Business online • Business communication Enterprise, Travel & • International business Tourism

51 TRAVEL & TOURISM Foundation Learning BTEC Level 2 Extended BTEC Extended Diploma Travel 1 year Certificate in Travel & Tourism & Tourism or BTEC Diploma Level 1 1 year Travel & Tourism (with Cabin Level 2 Crew and Travel Services) Travel and tourism is an exciting, challenging and vibrant industry, Location: 2 years Middleton campus Location: Level 3 and accounts for over 200 million jobs worldwide and 3 million Middleton campus in the UK. It is a multi-billion pound business and is the fastest Entry requirements Location: No formal qualifications Entry requirements Middleton campus growing sector in the world, accounting for 1 in 10 jobs in the UK, 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English and Entry requirements 21,500 at Manchester Airport alone! mathematics 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above Level 2 course content: Level 3 course content: The Level 3 course is to include English and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 • The UK travel and tourism • Marketing designed as a two year study programme but there is an qualification, NVQ Level 2 or sector • Customer service option to undertake a one year VRQ Level 2 • UK travel and tourism • Visitor attractions Diploma instead . Please ask for destinations • The travel and tourism more details at your interview . • International travel and industry tourism destinations • The business of travel and • The cruise industry tourism Your • Holiday representatives • Overseas resort • Customer service representative Did you know: learning • Organising a travel and • Entertainment for holiday Since 2010, tourism has tourism study visit makers been the fastest growing ladder • UK visitor attractions • Retail and business travel sector in the UK • UK, European and long-haul Level 3: Business travel destinations Enterprise, Accounting • Events in the hospitality Academy, Travel & industry Tourism • Specialist and responsible tourism Level 2: Business • Work experience (year 2) Enterprise, Travel & Tourism

Employment opportunities

Over 3 million Typical job roles include: Event currently employed within the travel and management, hospitality management, tourism industry travel agency and tour operator, cabin crew, airport personnel, overseas representative, various roles on cruise 1.3 million ships in legal, finance and accounting

53 GAMES DEVELOPMENT Extended Certificate in Games Development Extended Diploma in Games Development 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 The world of video games is incredibly exciting with many different Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus job roles and career paths. Here at Hopwood, we will provide you Entry requirements Entry requirements with a strong visual and creative base and you’ll have access to 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English four industry standard PC gaming labs with facilities including; a and mathematics and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, 3D printer, green screen, sound recording suite, Wacom Tablets NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 and Oculus Touch and VIVE VR technology. From the start you will design, Course content: The Level 2 course is a one develop and make a range of • Games design theory & year study programme where Your games incorporating both 2D practise you can develop the game and 3D, producing all assets making skills needed to create • 2D games engines from the story and characters a 2D game . learning • 3D games engines to sounds, sprites, animations, The Level 3 course is • 3D modelling 3D models and more . You will designed as a two year study ladder be encouraged to ‘play’, to • Lighting and rendering programme but there is an techniques experiment, to understand and option to undertake a Diploma Level 4: HNC Games question the nature of games, • 2D & 3D animation in one year instead . Please Development expressing your concepts and • Concept art and digital ask for more details at your ideas through personal project painting techniques for interview . work using industry standard characters and environments Level 3: Art & Graphic software and hardware all • Computer game story Design, Games set within the framework of a development Development, Media games design studio . Production, Performing • Cut scene development, CGI Arts & visual effects • Video game sound effects • Video game sound track Level 2: Creative production Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

55 GRAPHIC DESIGN Extended Certificate in Graphic Design Extended Diploma in Graphic Design 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for those who want to develop the skills to Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus enable them to work within the graphic design industry and Entry requirements Entry requirements have a passion for creative work and enjoy creating digital 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English 4 GCSEs grade C/4or above to include English images, designs and photographs. You will work in a professional and mathematics and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, environment on Apple Mac computers and will be introduced to NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 industry standard software. The Level 2 course is one Course content: year and designed to act as • Graphic design projects an introduction to graphic • Computer design using AS BUSINESSES BECOME design, developing your skills industry standard software MORE RELIANT ON THE with design ideas generation, INTERNET, THE DEMAND photography and computer • Photography design skills . You will work on • Typography FOR GOOD GRAPHIC graphic design briefs and learn • Drawing and manipulating DESIGNERS WILL ONLY to explore design techniques images INCREASE and processes and bring this • 3D/2D visual communication into your own work . • Animation The two year Level 3 course • Mixed media Your further develops your skills • Presentation skills combining technical and • Building a professional learning creative approaches . Students design portfolio are encouraged to develop • Industry live briefs their own individuality whilst ladder working on live design briefs and create exciting, Level 4: HNC Games imaginative and professional Development design work for external clients . Level 3: Art & Graphic Design, Games Development, Media Production, Performing Arts

Level 2: Creative Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

Employment opportunities 529,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Arts producer, artist, illustrator, interior designer, fashion designer, actor, lighting & sound engineer, graphic designer, audio-visual technician, journalist, product/ clothing designer, upholsterer, tailor, furniture maker, photographer

57 MEDIA PRODUCTION Extended Certificate in Creative Media Production Extended Diploma in Media Production 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 Our Creative Media Production course is for those who want a Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus practical, work related programme with ample opportunity for Entry requirements Entry requirements hands on media production experience. It’s ideal for those who 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English wish to develop new skills and hone existing ones in the creative and mathematics and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, media industries, including; camera work, editing moving image, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 . radio production and pre-production planning. The aim of the course is to Course content: encourage your creativity • Short film production with emphasis on practical • TV studio work skills, allowing you to learn GREATER MANCHESTER • Photography by completing projects and HAS THE UK’S LARGEST • Audio recording and editing assignments with real clients CREATIVE AND DIGITAL • Radio broadcasting using the latest equipment ECONOMY OUTSIDE OF Your and editing suites . In addition • Radio presenting LONDON to contributing to the student • Podcasting learning radio station broadcasts, • Documentary making you will also participate • Promotional and corporate in live multimedia camera ladder video project productions in our fully furbished TV studio . • Video editing Level 4: HNC Games • Music video Development • Stop motion animation • Soundtrack for video Level 3: Art & Graphic production Design, Games Development, Media Production, Performing Arts

Level 2: Creative Media, Graphics & Art, Performing Arts

Level 1: Arts & Design, Performing Arts

Employment opportunities 529,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Arts producer, artist, illustrator, interior designer, fashion designer, actor, lighting & sound engineer, graphic designer, audio-visual technician, journalist, product/ clothing designer, upholsterer, tailor, furniture maker, photographer

59 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES ESOL 1 year/2 year depending on assessment (ESOL) Level dependant on assessment Location: Rochdale campus If your first language is not English and you want to improve your Entry requirements written and spoken English, this course is for you. Covering the No formal qualifications four main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, you will gain nationally recognised qualifications in English language, ICT, maths and employability skills. In addition, you will learn Course content: about UK culture and take • Write emails, reviews, part in events to celebrate reports, job application your own . You’ll also take letters and supporting Your part in fun competitions to statements to apply for develop job interview skills college courses and entrepreneurial skills, and learning • Work in sports, IT, develop the confidence to accounting, health care and live, study and work in the UK child care, hairdressing ladder successfully . • Speak to and understand doctors, work colleagues and Level 2: English, GCSE teachers English, Speaking & • Read and understand Listening, Maths, GCSE information, news, Maths instructions and books • Make friends using English Level 1: English, Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Maths, ICT, Skills for Life, Employability Skills

Entry Level: Functional English, Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Functional Maths, Functional ICT, Stepping Up to Life Skills, Life Skills Plus, Life Skills, Supported Internship, Work Skills

Employment opportunities

Once a good level of spoken and written English is attained, you will be able to undertake courses in any area of the College . Please see individual course pages for details of typical job roles within each industry .

61 SKILLS FOR LIFE Stepping Up Life Skills Life Skills Plus Work Skills 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 or 2 years Entry Level 1 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 3 These courses accommodate learners aged 16-24 who have Location: Location: Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus challenges/barriers to entering education, employment or Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements training. They are designed for students who want to gain some No formal No formal No formal No formal qualifications in a mixture of life, vocational, functional skills or in a qualifications qualifications qualifications . qualifications . Entry 2 Entry 1 or Life Skills . or ability to carry out chosen vocational area. Units covered Units covered a work placement • Understanding • Health & fitness Units covered Courses are nationally accredited and offer a variety of relationships • Using public • Participation in team Units covered • Exploring music transport activities • NOCN E3 Award in opportunities including enrichment, work placements, sports, trips, Independent Living • Gardening for • Accessing helping • Outdoor pursuits - Leisure Activities visits and guest speakers. Students will also gain functional skills in pleasure services • Knowing your local • E3 NOCN Award • Exploring art • Getting about safely area English, maths and ICT at an appropriate level. in Skills For • Volunteering • Making choices • Action planning Employment, • Living in a diverse • Personal awareness • Building confidence Training and PSD society Life Skills Work Skills • Working as a • Dealing with • Customer service • Independent living volunteer These courses help develop the necessary skills The programme aims to provide a broad problems at work skills for independence in order to make positive learning experience with the development of • Travelling to and • Active citizenship decisions about your future which may or may the personal and social skills you need to access from work • Work experience not involve a working life . Students will also gain employment . Students will also gain functional • Participation in a • Participation in team functional skills in English, maths and ICT at an skills in English, maths and ICT at an appropriate supported work activities appropriate level . level . placement Your • Outdoor pursuits

Course content: Course content: learning Supported Internship • Getting about safely • Searching and applying for jobs 1 year • Building confidence • Preparing for a work placement ladder Location: Middleton campus • Understanding relationships • Introduction to customer service • Outdoor pursuits • Young enterprise and volunteering Level 2: English, Entry requirements Learners need to demonstrate their willingness • Using public transport • Participate in a work placement GCSE English, Maths, GCSE Maths, specific to achieve sustainable employment and • Supported employment opportunities vocational course should be able to complete a supported work • Working as a volunteer placement .

Level 1: English, Maths, Units covered ICT, Skills for Life, • Employability skills • Customer service Employability Skills, • Communication • Work experience specific vocational course

Entry Level: Functional English, Functional Maths, Functional ICT, Stepping Up to Life Skills, Life Skills Plus, Life Skills, Supported Internship, Work Skills

Employment opportunities

Please see individual course pages for details of typical job roles within each industry .

63 Introduction to Technical Certificate in Technical Certificate in Advanced Diploma BEAUTY THERAPY Hairdressing and Beauty Retail Beauty Therapy in Beauty and Spa Beauty Therapy 1 year 1 year Therapy - Beauty route Level 2 Level 2 1 year These courses are for those who want to gain beauty therapy skills 1 year Level 3 Location: Location: Level 1 and knowledge, plus industry experience, through working in a real Rochdale campus Rochdale campus Location: Location: Rochdale campus salon environment. Students will get the opportunity to develop Entry requirements Entry requirements Rochdale campus the skills learned in the training rooms, in our own commercial 4 GCSEs grade D/3 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements Entry requirements or above to include C/4 or above to Level 2 technical Riverside Salon and also practice many new treatments within the No formal English and E/2 in include English and certificate in beauty beauty therapy field. requirements mathematics mathematics therapy 4 GCSEs grade Level 2 is the starting point Level 2 course content: WE HAVE EXCELLENT C/4 or above to for a career in beauty therapy . • Beauty retail LINKS WITH LOCAL include English or It can be a one or two year • Anatomy and physiology AND INTERNATIONAL mathematics programme based on IAG and EMPLOYERS IN THE qualifications on entry . Level 3 • Facial treatments is the progression route for a • Manicure & pedicure services BEAUTY INDUSTRY, WITH career in beauty therapy and • Light cured gel polish EX-STUDENTS BEING spa . • Hair removal EMPLOYED IN SPAS AND Your • Lash and brow treatments SALONS AND ON CRUISE • Make-up application LINERS learning • Tanning ladder Level 3 course content: • Body massage Level 3: Beauty • Facial and body Therapy, Special Effects electrotherapy Theatrical Make-up & • Microdermabrasion Hair, Hairdressing • Dry spa treatments • Stone therapy Level 2: Beauty Therapy, Hair & Media Make- up, Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

Level 1: Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector

Employment opportunities 293,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Hairdresser, barber, beauty therapist, make-up artist

65 Introduction to Technical Certificate for Technical Certificate Advanced Technical HAIRDRESSING Hairdressing and Hair Colouring Services for Cutting and Styling Diploma in Hairdressing Beauty Therapy 1 year Services 1 year - Hairdressing route Level 2 (year 1) 1 year Level 3 These courses are for those who want to gain hairdressing skills I year Level 2 (year 2) Level 1 Location: Location: and knowledge, plus industry experience, through working in a real Rochdale campus Location: Rochdale campus salon environment. Students will get the opportunity to develop Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus Entry requirements Entry requirements the skills learned in the training rooms in our own commercial 4 GCSEs grade D/3 Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements or above to include 4 GCSEs grade D/3 C/4 or above to Riverside Salon and also practice new fashion and current trends No formal entry English and E/2 in or above to include include English or within hairdressing. requirements mathematics English and E/2 in mathematics plus mathematics Level 2 technical Level 2 is the starting point Level 2 course content: HOPWOOD HALL WON certificate in for a career in hairdressing • Consultation LEVEL 3 HAIRDRESSING hairdressing and is a two year programme . • Shampooing and AT THE GREATER Successful completion will conditioning MANCHESTER COLLEGES enable you to progress onto Level 3 . • Styling, setting and dressing GROUP SKILLS hair COMPETITION 2017 • Plaiting and twisting Your • Basic cutting techniques • Colouring and lightening hair learning • Perming hair ladder Level 3 course content: • Cutting hair using a Level 3: Beauty combination of techniques Therapy, Special Effects • Creatively colouring and Theatrical Make-up & lightening hair Hair, Hairdressing • Creatively styling and dressing hair Level 2: Beauty Therapy, • Hair colour correction Hair & Media Make- • Cutting men’s hair up, Ladies & Men’s Hairdressing

Level 1: Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector

Employment opportunities 293,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Hairdresser, barber, beauty therapist, make-up artist

67 Technical Certificate in Beauty Advanced Technical Diploma in Advanced Technical Diploma in HAIR AND MEDIA MAKE-UP Retail Media Make-up Artistry Theatrical, Special Effects and 1 year 1 year Media Make-up Level 2 Level 3 (year 1) 1 year These courses are for students who would like to work in the areas Level 3 (year 2) Location: Location: of theatrical, fashion, TV and photographic make-up and make-up Rochdale campus Rochdale campus Location: Rochdale campus retail. You will gain real experience working on live projects and Entry requirements Entry requirements client briefs as well as entering competitions. This will give you 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above Entry requirements to include English and E/2 in to include English and 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above the opportunity to show your creativity and ability to work under mathematics mathematics to include English and pressure. mathematics These one year courses Level 3 course content: • Create, dress and fit facial will give you a recognised • Working in the film, TV and postiche qualification that demonstrates theatre industry • Body art for competition your knowledge, creative • The creation and • Wig dressing and fitting skills and understanding of Your presentation of a look book • Make-up blogging the industry . You’ll also have and industry portfolio the opportunity to show learning your inter-personal skills and • Fashion and photographic professionalism through work make-up HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE ladder in our own commercial salon . • Media make-up creative hair MEDIA MAKE-UP STUDENTS design Learners can start on the one HAVE WON THE REGIONAL Level 3: Beauty year Level 2 programme or • Creative historical hair and HEATS OF WORLD SKILLS Therapy, Special Effects the two year Level 3 course make-up looks FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE Theatrical Make-up & depending on qualifications on • Applying body art YEARS Hair, Hairdressing entry . • Camouflage make-up Level 2 course content: • Cutting and styling for performers Level 2: Beauty Therapy, • The principles of working in Hair & Media Make- the make-up industry • Avant-garde hair and make- up up, Ladies & Men’s • Anatomy & physiology • Creative make-up design Hairdressing • Researching, developing and for production and industry showcasing designs demands • The art of applying make-up Level 1: Introduction to • Creating and applying the Hair & Beauty Sector • Hair artistry prosthetics and bald caps • Creative make-up artistry • Special effects make-up

Employment opportunities 293,000 currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Hairdresser, barber, beauty therapist, make-up artist

69 RIVER SIDE RESTAURANT

DENTAL NURSING

RIVER This qualification focuses on direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments and is suitable for anyone SIDE who wants to work as a dental nurse. It covers all the General Dental Council (GDC) learning outcomes for the Health NOS and SALON upon completion will enable learners to register with the GDC (pending approval). Note: Students on this course are Diploma in Dental Nursing required to have three Hepatitis B 18 months injections and a blood test prior to Level 3 going on placement . Location: PRACTICAL LEARNING TAKES Rochdale campus PLACE IN OUR STATE OF THE Entry requirements ART DENTAL EXAMINATION 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English or ROOM mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or RIVER VRQ Level 2

Apprenticeship programme SIDE available - see page 17 SALON Your learning ladder

Level 3: Diploma in RIVER Health & Social Care, Diploma in Dental Based at the Rochdale Campus, the Riverside Salon is Nursing open five days a week to the general public allowing our SIDE Level 2: Certificate in experienced hair and beauty students to demonstrate Health & Social Care theirRESTAURANT skills in a customer service focused environment. Level 1: Award in Health Whether it is a manicure, facial, massage & Social Care or new hairstyle you want, why not come to our salon and be pampered in style for a fraction of the cost . Employment opportunities For more information on treatments, prices and current offers visit our website or 1.7 million social media profiles . We’re open Tuesday currently employed within the social care, health and to Saturday in term-time - just call to book science industry an appointment . Typical job roles include: Care worker, residential warden, home carer, probation officer, welfare counsellor, nursing t: 01706 751106 assistant, pharmaceutical technician, sports therapist, www.riversidesalon.net laboratory technician, dental nurse, food technician

@riverside_salon @theriversidesalon 71 NCFE CACHE Award, NCFE CACHE NCFE CACHE Diploma Pearson BTEC EARLY YEARS Certificate and Diploma Certificate in an for the Early Years National Extended in Caring for Children Introduction to Early Workforce (Early Years Diploma in Children’s 1 year Years Education and Educator) Play, Learning and We offer a comprehensive portfolio of competence based Level 1 Care 1 year Development (Early programmes to meet the needs of diverse learners, the community 1 year Level 3 Years Educator) Location: Level 2 2 years and local employers ranging from Foundation level through to Middleton or Rochdale Location: Level 3 campus Location: Middleton or Rochdale Level 5. Middleton or Rochdale campus Location: Entry requirements campus Middleton or Rochdale A variety of modes of study are available including full-time, part- No formal Entry requirements campus qualifications Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade time, flexible learning and work based learning routes. 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to Entry requirements In addition to all core Course content across the D/3 or above to include English or 4 GCSEs grade programmes, work placement curriculum portfolio includes: include English and mathematics . CACHE C/4 or above to mathematics Level 2 Certificate, include English or experience is a mandatory • Health and well-being OUR DEPARTMENT BOASTS requirement of the early years BTEC Level 2 Mathematics . BTEC • Legislation, frameworks and A VIRTUAL NURSERY FULLY curriculum at level 2, 3 and qualification, NVQ Level 2 qualification, professional practice RESOURCED TO THE SAME higher . All learners complete Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 NVQ Level 2 or VRQ one or two full days a week • Play, development and STANDARD AS AN EARLY Level 2 in an early years/school learning YEARS SETTING setting and practical skills are • Professional development assessed in the workplace by a • Observation, assessment and vocational competent assessor . planning All students will be subject to • Working in partnership Your a Disclosure Barring Service • Keeping children safe Apprenticeship programme (DBS) check . • Supporting children with available - see page 17 learning additional needs • Reflective practice ladder • Children’s development outdoors Level 4: Foundation Degree in Early Years

Level 3: Diploma in Early Years

Level 2: Introduction to Early Years

Level 1: Foundation caring for children

Employment opportunities 1 million currently employed within the industry Typical job roles include: Nursery assistant, early years educator, teaching assistant, youth worker, assistant in children’s centres, practitioner in nursery schools and reception classes

73 BTEC Extended Diploma in BTEC Extended Diploma in CACHE Diploma in Health and HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Health & Social Care Health & Social Care Social Care (Health Studies) 2 Years 1 Year 2 Years Level 3 Level 3 These courses provide learners with the competences to work Level 3 Location: Location: within the health and social care field and progress to university or Location: Middleton or Rochdale campus Middleton or Rochdale campus Middleton or Rochdale campus employment. Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed when working 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and including English, science or with adults in health and social care environments and the course to include English and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 mathematics plus one other mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or academic subject . Or BTEC covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 First Diploma at Merit or their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health VRQ Level 2 above and GCSE at grade C in English/Level 1 Functional Skill care procedures. in English Courses consist of academic • Anatomy and physiology HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE work within the college and • Enquiries into Current SECTOR IS THE SECOND practical work within the Research in Health and LARGEST EMPLOYER IN industry and entry is subject Social Care THE REGION WITH 325,000 to a Disclosure and Barring • Meeting Individual Care and Your Service (DBS) check . PEOPLE WORKING ACROSS Support Needs GREATER MANCHESTER • Principles of Safe Practice in learning Course content: Health and Social Care • Creative & Leisure Activities • Promoting Public Health ladder • Health & Social Care Needs • Physiological Disorders and Their Care • Working in a Team Apprenticeship programme Level 3: Diploma in • Caring for Individuals with • Effective communication available - see page 17 Health & Social Care, Dementia • Human Lifespan Diploma in Dental • Nutrition for Health & Social Development Healthy Living Nursing Care • Creative & Therapeutic • Safeguarding vulnerable Activities Certificate in adults Level 2: • Equality Diversity and Rights Health & Social Care • Psychological and • Working in Health and Social Sociological perspectives Care Level 1: Award in Health & Social Care

Foundation Learning BTEC First Extended Certificate CACHE Diploma in Health and 1 year in Health & Social Care Social Care Level 1 1 year 1 year part time Level 2 Level 2 Location: Middleton or Rochdale campus Location: Location: Middleton or Rochdale campus Middleton Entry requirements No formal qualifications Entry requirements Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade D/4 or above 4 GCSEs grade C/3 or Employment opportunities to include English and above to include English and mathematics mathematics . BTEC Level 2 1.7 million qualification, NVQ Level 2 or currently employed within the social care, health and VRQ Level 2 science industry Typical job roles include: Care worker, residential warden, home carer, probation officer, welfare counsellor, nursing assistant, pharmaceutical technician, sports therapist, laboratory technician, dental nurse, food technician

75 City & Guilds Advanced City & Guilds Advanced City & Guilds Advanced City & Guilds Advanced HOSPITALITY & CATERING Technical Diploma in Technical Diploma Technical Diploma for Technical Diploma in Professional Chefs for professional Professional Chefs supervision in Food and 1 year Chefs (Patisserie & (kitchen and larder) Beverage Services These courses are designed for those who wish to pursue a career Level 3 Confectionary) 1 year 1 year in the hospitality and catering industry. With thousands of outlets 1 year Level 3 Level 3 Location: Level 3 in Greater Manchester, there’s plenty of work opportunities and our Rochdale campus Location: Location: Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus students are able to gain lots of hands on experience to get a solid Entry requirements Rochdale campus 4 GCSEs grade C/3 or Entry requirements Entry requirements foundation in the industry that prepares them to go to the very top above in English and Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade of their career. mathematics . Level 3 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to C/4 or above to Technical Diploma in C/4 or above to include English and include English and You will be taught by staff Course content: Professional Cookery include English and mathematics . Level 3 mathematics . Level 3 who have extensive industry • Structure and functions of mathematics . Level 3 Technical Diploma in Technical Certificate experience gained from the hospitality industry Did you know: Technical Diploma in Professional Chefs in Professional Food working in some of the • How to create savoury There are 569,000 people Professional Chefs and Beverage Service country’s top restaurants and products employed in the hospitality or relevant industry hotels . • Preparation of sweet industry across the UK experience Culinary and service skills will products be developed in our industry • Preparation of beverages standard professional kitchens, our award-winning restaurant • Serve food and beverages to and bar and the college bistros . customers Your Theory classes will underpin • Working safely and Apprenticeship programme your skill development in hygienically available - see page 17 learning preparation for employment in the industry . ladder To succeed in catering it is important that you are a people-person and able to Level 3: Professional demonstrate good customer Cookery, Food & service . You need to be Beverage Service hardworking, be able to work Supervision, Patisserie as a part of a team and have & Confectionery, good communication skills Advanced Diploma in order to reach your full Professional Chefs, potential . Advanced Diploma Food & Beverage

Level 2: Professional Cookery, Patisserie & Confectionery

City & Guilds Diploma City & Guilds Technical City & Guilds Advanced Professional Cookery plus Certificate in Food preparation Technical Diploma in Level 1: Professional Professional Food and Beverage and service Professional Cookery plus Cookery, Food & Service 1 year Professional Food and Beverage Beverage Service 1 year Level 2 Service Level 1 1 year Location: Level 3 Location: Rochdale campus Rochdale campus Location: Entry requirements Rochdale campus Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to Employment opportunities No formal qualifications include English or mathematics Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or 569,000 above to include English or currently employed within this industry mathematics . Level 2 technical certificate or diploma in Typical job roles include: Chef, butcher, catering Professional Cookery manager, events manager, patissier

77 COMPUTER SCIENCE Foundation Learning Computer Science Computer Science 1 year 1 year 2 years Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Enjoy creating computer programs, websites and games? Do you Location: Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus Middleton campus like the challenge of troubleshooting computers and want to work Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements on live servers? Then this is the course for you. No formal qualifications 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above above to include English and to include English and We’ll enable you to combine your creative ideas with the latest PC mathematics mathematics . BTEC Level 2 technology and generate multimedia applications for use in the qualification, NVQ Level 2, VRQ Level 2 or completion of real world. year 1 of this course The focus of this course is Course content: OUR LEARNERS HAVE to give you the skills and • Computer programming ACHIEVED A 95% PASS knowledge on a variety of • Computer games RATE OVER THE LAST programming languages development FIVE YEARS enabling you to get a good job and career in computer • Website design and programming or IT networking . development Your • SQL database development You will gain experience undertaking real live projects • Object oriented learning using current industry standard programming Apprenticeship programme programming software . You • Web server scripting available - see page 17 ladder will also gain insight into PC • IT technical support and server technology . • IT systems troubleshooting Level 3: Computer Science This course will also give you and repair hands-on experience in our • Maintaining computer own IT Repair Shop, dealing systems Level 2: Computer Science with customers and problem • Networked systems security solving technical hardware and • Managing networks software issues . Level 1: Information • Languages taught: Visual Technology Basic, HTML5, Python, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, PHP

Employment opportunities 351,600 currently employed within the social care, health and science industry Typical job roles include: IT business analyst, systems designer, programmer, software developer, IT technician, web designer, network administrator

79 APPLIED SCIENCE OCR Diploma in Science BTEC National Foundation BTEC National Extended 1 year Diploma in Applied Science Diploma in Applied Science Level 2 1 year 2 years Level 3 Level 3 Applied Science is a suite of courses that provide an educational Location: Middleton campus Location: Location: foundation for those wishing to pursue a career in science. They Middleton campus Middleton campus Entry requirements cover a wide range of topics and require a high level of practical 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to Entry requirements Entry requirements laboratory skills. include English, mathematics 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to and double or triple science include English, mathematics include English, mathematics Successful students will achieve a recognised qualification to and science . BTEC Level 2 and science . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ/VRQ Level qualification, NVQ/VRQ Level enable them to move into employment or apply to study at degree 2 or progression from 1 year 2 or progression from 1 year or Higher National Diploma/Certificate level. Diploma in Applied Science Diploma in Applied Science

The Level 3 course is Course content: Year 2 equivalent to three full A Year 1 • Principles and applications Levels and contains a large • Principles and applications of science II Your amount of practical work of science I • Investigative project • Practical scientific • Contemporary issues in learning procedures and techniques science • Science investigation skills • Physiology of human body ladder • Laboratory techniques and systems • Biological molecules and their application Level 3: Animal metabolic pathways • Genetics and genetic Management, Applied engineering • Practical chemical analysis Science, Horticulture • Application of organic chemistry Level 2: Work-based • Microbiology and Animal Care, Animal microbiological techniques Care, Animal Nursing, Applied Science, Horticulture

Level 1: Animal Care, Practical Horticulture

Employment opportunities Over 1.3 million currently employed within agriculture, environmental, animal care and health & science industry Typical job roles include: Conservationist, park ranger, farmer, horticulturist, agriculture manager, agriculture technician, pharmaceutical technician, laboratory technician

81 LANDSCAPING, GARDENING AND AQUAPONICS City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture Diploma in Horticulture (180 credits) 1 year 2 years Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for people who have a keen interest in gardening Location: Location: Middleton campus Middleton campus and aquaponics. With over 70 acres of land at our Middleton Entry requirements Entry requirements campus, we give students hands on experience in landscaping, Students need a minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English estate maintenance and aquaponics. D/3 including English and mathematics and mathematics . BTEC Level 2 qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 or Level 2 Diploma Students work in diverse areas over the course including a rose in Horticulture nursery, an aquaponics garden and within the 2 acre market garden at our Middleton campus. In the next few years over Course content: Did you know: 11,000 jobs will be created • Establish and maintain plants In the UK we spend £1.5 billion in the horticulture field . Our outdoors per year on plants and flowers courses ensure that learners • Basic principles of plant will acquire the knowledge, science understanding and technical skills that employers will need • Basic principles of soil from those entering the sector science • Horticultural crop production AL AL AL in the coming years . D H L C D H L C D H L C O O O O O O • Horticultural plant O L O L O L Your L L L production W E W E W E

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83 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Practical Small Animal Care Skills City and Guilds Work Based City and Guilds Level 2 Technical 1 year Animal Care Certificate in Animal Care Entry Level 1 year 1 year Level 1 Level 2 If you have a keen interest in learning about animals and want to Location: Middleton campus Location: Location: develop or learn new skills, we offer a wide range of courses to Middleton campus Middleton campus Entry requirements help you achieve your career goals. Our courses cover all aspects No formal qualifications Entry requirements Entry requirements of animal management to fully prepare you for employment in Some GCSEs at grade E, F 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or and G above to include English and a variety of animal industries as well as progression onto higher mathematics education. City and Guilds Work based City and Guilds Advanced Our purpose built indoor and Course content: OUR LEARNERS AND Diploma in Animal Care Technical Extended Diploma in outdoor teaching centres • Maintain animal health and STAFF RUN THE GREATER 1 year Animal Management provide students with some welfare MANCHESTER REHOMING of the best facilities in Greater Level 2 2 years • Animal feeding and SERVICE FOR THE BLUE Manchester and include: Location: Level 3 accommodation specialised teaching zones CROSS Middleton campus Location: for each group of animals, • Animal handling Middleton campus Entry requirements veterinary nursing teaching • Working in the animal care 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above Entry requirements facilities and dedicated industry 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to treatment room, dog grooming • Health and safety for land- Apprenticeship programme include English, mathematics salon, dog boarding kennels, based industries available - see page 17 and science . Level 2 City and Blue Cross rehoming centre • Animal nursing Guilds Technical Certificate in and zoo animal zone . Your • Animal breeds and grooming Animal Care grade Merit We have over 600 animals • The principles of animal which include small mammals, biology learning birds, reptiles, amphibians, • Animal anatomy and alpacas, meerkats, rhea, bats, physiology ladder owls, farm animals, cats and • Genetics and inheritance dogs and aquatics . As part of • British wildlife species, Level 3: Animal our courses we have a small habitats and rehabilitation Management, Applied animal production farm where Science, Horticulture students help raise animals for • Care of exotic animals, food production . Additionally, zoo animals, ornamental we are members of Rochdale aquatics, horses, livestock Level 2: Work-based and District Riding Club and • Kennels and catteries Animal Care, Animal have a team of students who Care, Animal Nursing, compete with our Shetland Applied Science, ponies Horticulture

Level 1: Animal Care, Practical Horticulture

85 ABC Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants VETERINARY NURSING (ANA) 1 year Level 2 Veterinary Nursing is a popular career choice for people of all ages Location: and there is no age limit when you can become a veterinary nurse. Middleton campus The Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants is held in Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English high regard in veterinary practices, providing an alternative route and mathematics to GCSEs and enhanced opportunities to progress to the Royal Your College of Veterinary Surgeons Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. learning The ABC Level 2 Certificate We also encourage students STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT covers a range of units and to look for volunteering and BY A QUALIFIED ladder provides learners with the work experience opportunities VETERINARY SURGEON information and skills required as this will allow you to AND REGISTERED NURSE Level 3: Animal to play a valuable supporting demonstrate your commitment WITH OVER 15 YEARS Management, Applied role to qualified veterinary to a prospective employer and Science, Horticulture staff, and to assist owners in enhance your CV . EXPERIENCE the correct management of Course content: their companion animals . Level 2: Work-based • Deliver basic treatments to Animal Care, Animal Key to successfully completing animals Care, Animal Nursing, the course is securing • Companion animal anatomy Applied Science, a position in a Training and physiology Horticulture Practice (TP) . There is fierce competition within the industry • Exotic animal and physiology • Infection control and you may have to accept a Level 1: Animal Care, ward assistant or receptionist • Companion animal Practical Horticulture role to enable you to get a parasitology and zoonosis little experience before you are • Feed, water and successful in finding a student accommodation of animals position . • Meet and welcome visitors • Companion animal pharmacy • Principals of basic nursing

87 SPORT BTEC in Sport and BTEC Extended BTEC Diploma in Sport BTEC Extended Active Leisure Certificate in Sport 2 year Diploma in Sport 1 year 1 year Level 3 2 years Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 These courses are for students who ultimately want to work in and Location: Location: Location: Middleton Location: around the sports industry. Middleton Middleton Middleton Entry requirements The majority of students progress onto university and obtain Entry requirements Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements No formal 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade a degree in either sports psychology, sports science, sports qualifications D/3 or above to include English or C/4 or above to development, sports marketing, sports coaching or something include English and mathematics . BTEC include English mathematics Level 2 Qualification, and mathematics . similar. NVQ Level 2 or VRQ BTEC Level 3 90 Our courses have been Course content: Alongside the core programme Level 2 credit Introductory developed to meet the of BTEC Sport there is an Qualification, NVQ • Anatomy and physiology in Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 expanding employment sport opportunity to achieve other opportunities within the qualifications, including: • Sports coaching and industry including: health leadership • Award in Principles of Your and fitness, coaching and Coaching teaching, professional sport • Sports nutrition • Award in Active, Healthy and performance analysis • Sports psychology learning Lifestyles and we have excellent links • Sponsorship and sport as a with Link4Life cultural trust, business • Sports Leaders Award ladder Rochdale Hornets RLFC, and • Fitness training • First Aid Qualifications and Rochdale AFC . • Organising sports events • Sports Specific oachingC Badges . Level 4: Foundation • Healthy lifestyles . Degree (FdSc) Sports Coaching Apprenticeship programme ALL OUR SPORT COURSES NOW INCLUDE ADDITIONAL available - see page 17 Level 3: Diploma in Sport, QUALIFICATIONS SO YOU CAN PROGRESS INTO Football Academy, EMPLOYMENT Rugby Academy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Advanced Fitness Academy

Level 2: Certificate in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Fitness Academy

Level 1: Award in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy

Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

89 SPORTS SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Science 2 years Level 3 The career opportunities for sport and exercise science students Location: Middleton have increased in recent years, and that rise looks set to continue. Entry requirements Spectators of the Olympic and Paralympic Games will have seen 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and mathematics . BTEC Level 3 90 credit the role of sport and exercise science in the development and Introductory Qualification, NVQ Level 2 or VRQ success of the athletes. Experts in psychology, physiology and Level 2 biomechanics have helped professional sportsmen and women improve their everyday training and their ability to compete at the highest level. When things go wrong, when an athlete is injured, the sport and exercise science professional can help. Our new sports science labs In addition to the core BTEC The Level 3 course is ensure our students learn programme students will have designed as a two year Your using the latest equipment, an opportunity to complete: study programme but there with many of our graduates • A First Aid in Sport Award is an option to undertake a going on to careers into sports Subsidiary Diploma in one learning • Level 1 in Strength and science and the world of sports year instead . Please ask for Conditioning therapy and rehabilitation . more details at your interview . ladder • ‘Extended Project’ This course is an extended Course content: (Independent Research diploma course and therefore Level 4: Foundation • Sport and exercise Project to obtain additional you need to pass both English physiology UCAS points) Degree (FdSc) Sports and mathematics GCSEs at the Coaching • Anatomy point of entry . • Applied sport and exercise psychology Level 3: Diploma in Sport, Apprenticeship programme • Nutrition for sport and Football Academy, THIS COURSE HAS A available - see page 17 exercise performance Rugby Academy, Sports DEDICATED SPORTS Science, Sports Therapy, • Field and laboratory based SCIENCE LAB AND TWO fitness testing Advanced Fitness SPECIFIC SPORTS Academy • Applied research methods in MASSAGE SUITES sport and exercise science • Sports injury and massage Level 2: Certificate in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Fitness Academy

Level 1: Award in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy

Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

91 FITNESS AND HEALTH ACADEMY CYQ Fitness Academy Advanced Fitness Academy 1 year 1 years Level 2 Level 3 Fitness and health is a multi-million pound industry and growing. Location: Location: Middleton Middleton The Hopwood Hall Fitness Academy is a unique opportunity for Entry requirements Entry requirements enthusiastic young people who are interested in becoming Fitness 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include a grade 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English C in English or mathematics or mathematics . Level 2 gym qualification, NVQ Instructors and Personal Trainers. The course is aimed at people Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 who already attend gyms and aspire to work in gym environments, or may have gym instructor qualifications that they wish to add to. Once you have completed Course content: Year 1 of the Fitness Academy • Gym instructor you will be equipped with • Personal trainer ALL OUR STUDENTS GET a portfolio of qualifications TO UNDERTAKE WORK which meet the needs of both • Circuit instructor EXPERIENCE AT THE local and national employers . • Outdoor fitness • Nutrition INTERNATIONAL FITNESS Your NEW! Learners will complete SHOWCASE IN BLACKPOOL. additional industry recognised • Exercise and fitness qualifications to become knowledge learning an Insanity instructor and • Business and marketing Group Exercise Teacher which • Indoor cycling Please note - This is an industry ladder ready qualification and now will make you unique in the • Studio resistance industry . The courses are carries UCAS points at Level 3. • Exercise for healthy children Level 4: Foundation endorsed by Skills Active and Degree (FdSc) Sports carry 12 industry points . These Coaching will incur separate course fees . Apprenticeship programme available - see page 17 Level 3: Diploma in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Advanced Fitness Academy

Level 2: Certificate in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Fitness Academy

Level 1: Award in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy

Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

93 Rugby League BTEC Rugby League BTEC Rugby League BTEC Rugby League BTEC RUGBY ACADEMY Diploma in Sport Extended Certificate Diploma in Sport Extended Diploma in 1 year 1 year 2 years Sport Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2 years This sports performance academy is for those who have a talent Level 3 Location: Location: Location: for rugby league. The academy is delivered alongside one of the Middleton Middleton Middleton Location: Middleton educational qualifications opposite and places are subject to Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements maintaining the required academic standard and attendance. No formal 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements qualifications D/3 or above to C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade A ‘work hard play hard’ ethos is expected of all students and a include English and include English or C/4 or above to mathematics mathematics . NVQ include English and balanced approach to the sporting/academic demands of the Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 mathematics . NVQ programme is essential. Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 The rugby academy is run by qualified, highly respected and well-known professional OUR RUGBY ACADEMY ARE coaches who have developed THE REIGNING NATIONAL a unique training programme COLLEGES CHAMPIONS, Your which includes specialist advice on nutritional, sports HAVING WON THE TITLE IN learning therapy, sports psychology and BOTH 2016 AND 2017 skills development . ladder

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Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

95 Football BTEC Diploma Football BTEC Football BTEC Diploma Football BTEC FOOTBALL ACADEMY in Sport Extended Certificate in Sport Extended Diploma in 1 year 1 year 2 years Sport Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2 years This sports performance academy is for those who have a talent Level 3 Location: Location: Location: for football. The academy is delivered alongside one of the Middleton Middleton Middleton Location: Middleton educational qualifications opposite and places are subject to Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements maintaining the required academic standard and attendance. No formal 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements qualifications D/3 or above to C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade A ‘work hard play hard’ ethos is expected of all students and a include English and include English or C/4 or above to balanced approach to the sporting/academic demands of the mathematics mathematics . NVQ include English and Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 mathematics . NVQ programme is essential. Level 2 or VRQ Level 2

The football academy is run Course content: The Level 3 course is by qualified, highly respected • Principles of anatomy and designed as a two year study and well-known professional physiology in sport programme but there is an coaches who have developed option to undertake a Diploma • Sports coaching a unique training programme in one year instead . Please Your which includes specialist • Practical team sports ask for more details at your advice on nutritional, sports • Sports nutrition interview . learning therapy, sports psychology • Psychology for sports and skills development . performance ladder Competitive fixtures mean that • Fitness training and students must be under 19 at programming OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM ARE THE CURRENT Level 4: Foundation the start of the course . • Sports leadership ECFA PREMIER LEAGUE Degree (FdSc) Sports • Organising sports events CHAMPIONS Coaching • Injury in sport Level 3: Diploma in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Advanced Fitness Academy

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Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

97 Ladies Football BTEC Ladies Football BTEC Ladies Football BTEC Ladies Football BTEC JILL SCOTT LADIES FOOTBALL ACADEMY Diploma in Sport Extended Certificate Diploma in Sport Extended Diploma in 1 year 1 year 2 years Sport Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2 years Hopwood Hall College has teamed up with professional footballer Level 3 Location: Location: Location: Jill Scott to offer a range of qualifications in sport. The academy is Middleton Middleton Middleton Location: Middleton delivered alongside one of the educational qualifications opposite Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements and places are subject to maintaining the required academic No formal 4 GCSEs grade 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements qualifications D/3 or above to C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade standard and attendance. include English and include English or C/4 or above to This course is for ladies who Course content: mathematics mathematics . NVQ include English and Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 mathematics . NVQ have a talent for football and • Principles of anatomy and Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 a ‘work hard play hard’ ethos physiology in sport YOU’LL RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE is expected of all students • Sports coaching TRAINING FROM JILL, WHO alongside a balanced approach PLAYS FOR MANCHESTER to the sporting/academic • Practical team sports demands of the programme . • Sports nutrition CITY AND HAS MORE The Jill Scott Football • Psychology for sports THAN 100 ENGLAND Your Academy is run by qualified, performance INTERNATIONAL CAPS highly respected professional • Fitness training and learning coaches, including Jill herself, programming and is aimed at increasing • Sports leadership ladder the numbers of girls playing • Organising sports events football and being involved in • Injury in sport sport . Level 4: Foundation The Level 3 course is Degree (FdSc) Sports designed as a two year study Coaching programme but there is an option to undertake a Diploma Level 3: Diploma in Sport, in one year instead . Please Football Academy, ask for more details at your Rugby Academy, Sports interview . Science, Sports Therapy, Advanced Fitness Academy

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Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

99 ROCHDALE AFC FOOTBALL ACADEMY Level 3 Diploma in Sport 2 years Level 3 Hopwood Hall College has teamed up with Rochdale AFC to offer Location: Crown Oil Arena, Spotland, Rochdale a Level 3 Diploma in Sport. On this course you will learn about Entry requirements different aspects of the sports industry including fitness training, 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include English and mathematics . nutrition, understanding how the body works, preparing to coach a NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 range of sports activities, as well as organising sports events. In addition to this you will have the opportunity to undertake work experience alongside playing football. This course is based at Rochdale AFC and students will play in the BCS ECFA League. The Level 3 course is Course content: Your designed as a two year study • Principles of anatomy and programme but there is an physiology in sport FORMER SPORT STUDENT learning option to undertake a Diploma • Sports coaching CRAIG DAWSON STARTED in one year instead . Please HIS PROFESSIONAL ask for more details at your • Practical team sports ladder interview . • Sports nutrition CAREER AT ROCHDALE AFC • Psychology for sports AND CURRENTLY PLAYS Level 4: Foundation performance FOR WEST BROMWICH Degree (FdSc) Sports • Fitness training and ALBION IN THE PREMIER Coaching programming LEAGUE • Injury in sport Level 3: Diploma in Sport, Football Academy, Rugby Academy, Sports Science, Sports Therapy, Advanced Fitness Academy

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Employment opportunities 916,000 currently employed within the health & science industry Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, coach, leisure supervisor/manager, journalist, gym instructor

101 BTEC Diploma in Public BTEC Extended BTEC Diploma in Public BTEC Extended UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES Services Certificate in Public Services Diploma in Public 1 year Services 2 years Services Level 1 1 year Level 3 2 years The public services industry is very diverse and not only includes Level 2 Level 3 Location: Location: the armed forces and emergency services such as the police force Middleton Location: Middleton Location: Middleton Middleton or fire brigade, it encompasses security organisations, the Prison Entry requirements Entry requirements Service, HM Customs and Exercise and others. It’s also a great No formal Entry requirements 4 GCSEs grade Entry requirements qualifications 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to 4 GCSEs grade choice for those considering a career in any of the uniformed D/3 or above to include English or C/4 or above to services at officer or technical trade level. include English and mathematics . BTEC include English and mathematics Level 2 Qualification, mathematics . BTEC Due to the number of learners Course content: Note: You will be expected to NVQ Level 2 or VRQ Level 2 Qualification, who progress into employment • Team leadership join our gym and to take part Level 2 NVQ Level 2 or VRQ within this sector, Hopwood in extra curriculum activities • Understanding discipline Level 2 Hall College is a platinum such as voluntary work and partner to several armed and • Physical preparation and local sporting activities . fitness emergency services . The Level 3 course is • Outdoor and adventurous designed as a two year study expeditions programme but there is an • Equality and diversity option to undertake a Diploma Your • Citizenship in one year instead . Please • Responding to emergency ask for more details at your service incidents interview . learning • Communication and technology HOPWOOD HALL UPS ladder • Visits to a variety of public STUDENTS WON THE 2017 service organisations with GREATER MANCHESTER Level 3: Certificate talks by guest speakers from COLLEGES PUBLIC in Public Services, the industry SERVICES COMPETITION Advanced Fitness • Residentials at public service Academy establishments, including expedition weekends Level 2: Certificate in Public Services, Fitness Academy

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Employment opportunities 398,400 currently employed within the protective services industry Typical job roles include: Police Officer, fire service officer, army officer, naval officer, fitness instructor, non-commissioned officer (NCO), maritime operations officer (coastguard)

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