COURSE GUIDE 2018/19 Six reasons Define to choose College Telford College of Arts and Technology and New College Telford have combined to offer an amazing learning experience at one single campus – now known as Telford College.

your #1 The best student experience #4 Ultra-modern campus facilities Hear straight from our students who Our university-style campus is a can show you that whoever you are, vibrant and friendly place. It’s easy to no matter what your starting point, you meet new friends, play sports or take will fit in and you will succeed at Telford part in activities, while the latest study future College. resources and industry-standard facilities page 4-5 guarantee your success. It’s your future. It’s our role to help you shape it, work of students would page 12-13 for it and achieve it. recommend the college 95% is being invested £2.5m in facilities this year Before you join us, we help you set your goals and choose the course that’s right for your future based on your career #2 Extensive course choice opens aspirations. a world of possibilities #5 Connect with top employers From the new 7th Form for A level, & universities As a student here, you’ll receive all the support you need to combined and career route students, to Our new college combines academic land your dream career, get into the best universities, or apprenticeships, vocational and university expertise and university links, with a long simply find out what you’re REALLY good at. courses, there’s a route to suit you. history of collaborating with the region’s page 6-10 biggest employers. These links are the key Telford is now the fastest growing town in the Midlands with to your success. thousands of new career opportunities on offer and billions 70 different industries to choose from page 14 of pounds invested in the area. That’s why we work with big Students went on to 70 UK universities last year name employers and renowned universities to ensure a direct route into careers with businesses in the region. #3 All the support you need From financial support and help with #6 Endless opportunities to progress You’ll gain work experience and learn from lecturers travel costs, to mentoring, personal Whichever level you start at, you can with lots of industry knowledge, in a friendly campus tutors and a student services team – continue your journey with us by that is easily reached by bus and train routes throughout ensuring your personal wellbeing and progressing to the next level, or to professional success. university courses and apprenticeships. . /TelfordCollege page 11 page 15 Define your future AND make it happen at Telford College. @TelfordCollege of students praised the support of students progress into 98% from their personal tutor 80% education or a career 01952 642237 W defineyourfuture.co.uk Getting started with Telford College page 16 For OPEN EVENT dates visit DEFINEYOURFUTURE.CO.UK How to apply or find open event dates

2 defineyourfuture.co.uk defineyourfuture.co.uk 3 7th FORM LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 Meet Emma Meet Karinne Meet Shannon Meet Oliver

For students who I studied a level 3 My experience I joined a level have a lot of drive course in art and at Telford one hospitality and enjoy freedom, design, which is College has and catering Telford College is a equivalent to been life course and did great place to study three A levels changing. When a 36-hour A levels. I achieved and allows me to I left school I placement at AAA* as well as an A in specialise in a was quiet and the Ramada my Extended Project vocational subject I know I want a career shy with social anxiety issues. I’m not as and Holiday Inn hotels in the town Qualification. I’m now going to study in. The college has helped me become shy now, and I can talk to others when centre. Geography at Cambridge University. the person I wanted to be, and given me needed. so many skills and friends that I wouldn’t As well as learning at college, I worked Shape your I chose Telford College because of its have got anywhere else. My course and I have become more confident in myself with the front of house team on friendly, welcoming feel. All my teachers tutors challenged me to step out of my and my work and I feel like I have come reception and really enjoyed it. I got were highly giving with their time – they comfort zone and try out new things, a long way in the past two years. I joined great feedback from the guests and as a were willing to stay behind class or answer ensuring I produced work I never the college on a full time childcare result, I was offered a part time role with experience any emails whenever I needed additional thought I could create. course. Southwater Event Group, which owns help or had questions. both hotels. Will I make friends? Will I get the grades I need? Will I enjoy the I now work as a freelance designer, but I I achieved merits and went on to an course? Will I get the career I want? There is a very relaxed feel to the place, also have the option to continue my apprenticeship – which means I work I’ve had a great start in a hospitality and you are given more freedom and studies at university, or I could study a full time at a local nursery and combine career thanks to Telford College. independence – so it feels more like a foundation degree at Telford College that with studying at the college to These are just some of the questions our students tell us they have university than a school. part time while I work. further my qualifications. when they’re starting college. Your experience here at Telford College is the most important thing about everything we do.

From day one, we put everything in place so you feel supported, You can be a success You can be a success You can be a success You can be a success encouraged, welcomed, motivated, challenged and inspired to like Emma: like Karinne: like Shannon: like Oliver: succeed. Whether you’re working towards a place at a leading university, or you want to get away from your previous education If you achieve five GCSE passes at If you have four or more GCSEs at If you have four GCSEs at grades 3 - 1 If you’re leaving school with experience, your time here will deliver the future you want. grades 9 - 4 including English and grades 9 - 4 you’ll join an A level including English or maths, you’ll four GCSEs at grades 2 - 1 including maths, you can choose A levels, pathway equivalent programme linked to a job start a one year, level 2 course in a English or maths, then you’ll start These are real students who studied here. Reading their stories or combined courses at our 7th Form. you’d like to work in, alongside subject linked to a career you want, a one year, level 1 course like should help you understand what level of study suits you, and what English and maths. as well as studying English and Oliver did. kind of goals you want to set. Success will look different to each maths. After you successfully one of you. After this you can go on to university, complete the course, you can You’ll then get lots of opportunities Visit defineyourfuture.co.uk to see start an apprenticeship or stay on at progress to a level 3 full time course for work experience and to progress all the subjects available. college to study a degree level course. with us, or on to an apprenticeship. on to the next level. Picture Karinne: Simon Hadley / The Arts Society / The Hadley Simon Karinne: Picture

4 defineyourfuture.co.uk defineyourfuture.co.uk 5 A world of COURSES 7th FORM CAREER ROUTES Our 7th Form career routes group relevant A level and A LEVELS combined options linked to possibilities • Biology your chosen career & Define your future with Telford’s most extensive course choice at every level, • Business Studies university. including an exciting range of 7th Form career routes in partnership with leading • Chemistry employers and universities. • Computing • Business & Financial • Economics • Childcare & Early Years • English Combined • Computing & IT Industries • English Language • Creative & Design A LEVELS & 7th FORM • English Literature • Engineering, Manufacturing • Extended Project & Construction The all-new 7th Form at Telford College Our 7th Form centre is the first of its kind • A direct link and clear pathway Qualification (AS) • Health & Social Care connects your academic A level studies in the UK. As a student here, you’ll benefit between your programme of study • Film Studies • Medical & Science with a clear route to university or from: here at 7th Form, your place at • Fine Art • Multimedia & Marketing high-quality employment. university, and your intended career. • French • Politics & Legal • The widest range of A level • The confidence of knowing that • Further Maths • Public Services & Sport Study what you love, love what you courses anywhere in Telford. leading employers and UK universities • Geography study… and have confidence that you will • A unique university-style have worked with us to shape your • History COMBINED achieve what you need to get to your community, just for A level study programme, giving you the best • Law Combine one or two chosen university and career. students in your own study centre. possible start to your career. • Maths A levels with one or two • £2.5m investment in facilities, • Media Studies vocational courses. computers and software in our new • Philosophy & Ethics 7th Form building. • Photography • Business • Physics • Criminology • Psychology • Childcare & Education • Sociology • Computer Graphics DOMINIC’s story • Theatre Studies • Health & Social Care • IT I would absolutely recommend Telford NEW A LEVELS • Law College. Everybody is so friendly and FOR 18/19 • Media Production • Accounting • Music Performance Visit defineyourfuture.co.uk for encouraging, wanting you to be the best you • Geology • Music Events Management 7th Form and A level information. can possibly be. It’s a fantastic bridge between school and university life and • Government & Politics • Music Technology Visit our 7th Form Official my teachers were outstanding. • Medical Science • Outdoor Education Launch & Open Events: • PE • Performing Arts Wed 18 Oct 5pm - 7.30pm Dominic Rogers, 18, achieved • Product Design • Science Tue 21 Nov 5pm - 7.30pm A*AB and now studies • Sports Haybridge Road Campus history at Exeter University • Travel & Tourism

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ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MEDIA Accounting courses can lead to careers in Our electrical courses will train you for a Media courses can launch careers in financial services, corporate finance, career as an electrician in domestic or broadcasting, video production, auditing, accountancy or consultancy. industrial settings. photography, journalism, PR, and Business courses can lead to careers in marketing. marketing, law, HR, operations, finance ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS and management. Our electro-technical or mechanical MOTOR VEHICLE engineering courses can train you for roles Our motor vehicle maintenance courses ART & DESIGN in automotive, aerospace, aviation, marine, prepare you for a career repairing cars, Our £2.5m Creative Hub is a perfect civil or environmental engineering and vans and motorcycles, which could launch pad for careers in graphic design, robotics. include mechanical, transmission or product design, artists, textile design, engine issues, or in car electronics. fashion design, ceramics, printing and GAMES TECHNOLOGY more. Train to develop the next big gaming trend. PUBLIC SERVICES Our courses will help you learn 3D Want a career where you can really make ENTRY REQUIREMENTS* CAD & MANUFACTURING modelling, script development, game an impact, serving your community or 5 GCSEs at grades Computer Aided Design (CAD) has engine integration and programming. your country? Our public services courses A levels 9 - 4 including become a key skill in careers such as can lead to careers in the armed forces, English and maths. architectural consultancy, manufacturing, HAIR & BEAUTY emergency services, local government or product development and construction. Our on-campus salon is a great training politics. 4 GCSEs at grades Manufacturing is one of the biggest environment for any aspiring hair or beauty COURSES L3 9 - 4 including growth industries in Shropshire with professional. Whether your ambition is to SCIENCE English and maths. several big brand names on our start your own business, work for a salon or Science is the foundation to a wide range doorstep. even work on a cruise ship, there are plenty of careers, which could include biomedical Accounting L3 L2 L1 Motor Vehicle L3 L2 L1 L 4 GCSEs at grades of opportunities after you qualify. science, engineering, forensic science, Art & Design 4/3 L3 L2 L1 Music L2 L2 3 - 1 including English CARING PROFESSIONS medicine, healthcare and many more. Barbering L2 Painting & Decorating L2 or maths. Careers in care are varied, including HOSPITALITY & CATERING Beauty Therapy L3 L2 L1 Plumbing L3 L2 L1 childcare, youth work, elderly care, Shropshire is a leading conference and SPORT & FITNESS Business L3 L2 L1 Professional Chef L3 L2 L1 4 GCSEs at grades hospice work and caring for vulnerable tourism destination thanks to major If you’re a sporty type, what could be Business Administration L3 L2 Public Services L3 L2 L1 2 & 1, including people. Study childcare as a route to attractions and employers like the better than a career in sports development, CAD & Manufacturing L3 L2 Science L3 L2 English or maths. nursery work or primary teaching, or Southwater Group, who we work closely sports science, sports coaching, fitness or Construction L3 L2 L1 Sport L3 L2 L1 health and social care university routes with. You can train to be a chef or to work being a professional athlete? Childcare L3 L2 L1 Sport & Exercise Science L3 include nursing, midwifery, speech in hotels and restaurants worldwide. Electrical Engineering L3 L2 Travel & Tourism L3 L2 *Full entry requirements vary for each therapy, occupational health and more. TRAVEL & TOURISM Engineering & Robotics L3 L2 L1 course. Equivalent qualifications and/or IT A career in travel isn’t just about being a Games Technology L3 L2 relevant experience may also be CONSTRUCTION Digital skills are needed everywhere. It’s rep or air steward. Studying travel also Hairdressing L3 L2 L1 accepted. Please visit our website for L3 L2 L1 detailed entry requirements. This guide Our workshops offer the perfect practical one of the world’s fastest growing includes events, hospitality and business Health & Social Care Visit defineyourfuture.co.uk was correct at the time of print and some and technical training for careers as a industries, covering a vast range of careers skills so you can become an event Hospitality Management L3 for a full list of vocational courses may be subject to change. woodworker, joiner, carpenter, bricklayer, from coding to cybersecurity, network manager, conference organiser, resort IT L3 L2 L1 courses and details. painter and decorator, electrician or administration to website building, manager, or work for hotels, spas and Media L3 L2 L1 plumber. software and app development. leisure attractions.

8 defineyourfuture.co.uk defineyourfuture.co.uk 9 FOUNDATION & ENTRY LEVEL All the If you’re not quite ready for a level one course, our entry level awards will help you find what you really enjoy, what you’re good at, and take important next steps in your training and education. support Choose from:

• Art & Design • Hair, Beauty, Health & Social Care & Childcare you need • Land-Based, Construction & From financial support such as bursaries and help with travel costs, Motor Vehicle to mentoring, personal tutors and our student services team. It’s all • Retail & Employability here to ensure your personal wellbeing and professional success. • Sport & Public Services • Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Catering

We also offer programmes to help Experience & lifestyle Travelling to college SAMMY’s story students with learning difficulties to You’ll take part in student trips, There are extensive free parking facilities on 95% develop their independence and of our students I work as an apprentice competitions, employer visits, clubs and site for those who drive. working skills. feel treated fairly business administrator at activities as part of your studies. and with respect Bespoke Computing. I am We work closely with transport companies learning new skills all the time You’ll also have lots of opportunities to have so you can get to the campus by direct bus and am really enjoying being part APPRENTICESHIPS your say on the future of the college, such routes throughout Telford as well as from of the ‘engine as becoming a student rep or joining the Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, room’ that student council. Shrewsbury, Newport, Gnosall, Stafford, supports Get into a career and go far with an • Engineering Shifnal, Pattingham, Madeley, Dawley and 95% the whole apprenticeship. You’ll start work with a • Financial Services You’ll be given an ID badge when you enrol more. of students say organisation. local or national company and learn on • Hairdressing and become part of the college community. that staff are the job, as well as studying a qualification • Hospitality Wellington station provides easy access by friendly and helpful Sammy Davies, We have over age 18 at college. 93% of all our apprentices are • Health & Social Care You’ll also be eligible to join the NUS extra train service from Telford, Wolverhampton offered a full time role after they complete • IT User/Professionals 1800 student discount scheme. and Shrewsbury. their apprenticeship in subjects such as: • Leisure Operations apprentices • Management working with • Accounting • Motor Vehicles employers 98% Follow /TelfordCollege for all • Beauty • Retail of students surveyed the latest apprenticeships news • Business Administration • Supporting Teaching & Grants may be available to help with bus pass, equipment, uniform and trip costs as well praised their and vacancies. • Childcare Learning as free meals. Call our student services team on 01952 642523 to see if you are eligible. personal tutors • Customer Service • Warehousing

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Our lively and supportive campus has been Brilliant purpose-built to offer the best resources, study centres and training zones. £2.5m NEW £2.5m 7th Form Centre for A levels, CONSTRUCTION 1 including virtual reality. Our highly £3.5m CENTRE campus experience experienced A level team will teach in a new AUTOMOTIVE Make friends for life and achieve your career goals at our safe, friendly and vibrant university-style campus. bespoke facility at Haybridge Road campus. CENTRE £3.5m Automotive Centre includes three 2 specialist workshops and strong links with dealerships and garages.

£2.5m Construction Centre teaching 3 painting and decorating, plastering, bricklaying, tiling, plumbing, electrical installation and carpentry. The centre will expand in 2018 due to demand and careers £3m £2.5m DISCOVERY CREATIVE on offer in Telford. CENTRE £3m Discovery Centre with technology HUB 4 including CAD suite, welding bays, milling stations, robotics and computer numerical control machines.

£2.5m Creative Hub with Apple Macs, art 5 and design studios, media suites, printroom, dark rooms and gallery space. LEARN & SUCCEED

The Retreat is home to hair and 6 beauty courses with salons, whirlpool, steamrooms and massage bays.

The Orange Tree is our exclusive on-site Meet & mingle: At our lively and stylish Sports: Take up free gym 7 restaurant which is open to the public and café, Rendezvous – serving Starbucks membership, enjoy organised sports has two professional kitchens to put your skills coffee, hot and cold drinks and snacks. or dance and fitness classes, or a to the test. kick about with friends. Our THE Eat with friends: Enjoy hot meals, salads, extensive indoor sports dome and NEW Music & STEM facilities featuring THE ORANGE sandwiches and drinks at The Haybridge outdoor facilities are amongst the 8 music and performance facilities RETREAT TREE Restaurant for those looking for a great best college sports facilities in and a science, technology, engineering and choice, at affordable prices. the country. maths hub.

12 defineyourfuture.co.uk defineyourfuture.co.uk 13 Telford College has offered a fantastic service to ABP, reacting to the needs of the company really well. Stay and We can see the skills learnt at college coming through in the work the students are now doing at our company. progress Graeme MacLeod, Technical Manager at ABP Whichever level you join us at, you can continue your journey with university courses and apprenticeships at Telford College.

University courses at our campus offer lower course fees, small class sizes, industry-standard facilities and links with Get connected regional employers. Get connected with our links to top employers and universities. Telford College combines academic expertise and university links, with a great reputation for working with major employers to create career opportunities. You can also study at the University Centre Telford in Southwater Square. The centre is a partnership between Telford College, the University of Wolverhampton and Telford and Wrekin Council. KIRSTIE’s story University links Employer partnerships Apprenticeships After your full time course, you could start a After my level 3 course, Our new combined 7th Form career Students benefit from training Apprentices from Telford College start career as an apprentice working up to four I wanted to keep studying. I routes offer subject combinations opportunities, work experience their career with leading local days a week and earning a salary, while chose a university course at supported by key university partners, placements and our strong employers in the public and private continuing your qualifications at college. Telford College because of the providing a more defined study route partnerships with leading employers sectors. These include the Princess friendly learning environment and to undergraduate programmes at a such as Müller, GKN, Faccenda, ABP, Royal and Royal Shrewsbury Hospitals, I’ve had two promotions at work number of universities. Students on McPhillips, Carnell, Fujitsu, Southwater Coverage Care, Denso Manufacturing, since I started the course. A levels and vocational courses Event Group, Amey, Keysight Heart of NHS Trust, John ALASTAIR’s story Kirstie Shelley, university progress to more than 70 UK Technologies, Makita, Bischof and Reilly, Radis, Ricoh and Telford and student at Telford College universities each year. Klein, Pork Farms and Viessmann. Wrekin Council. My time at Telford College has equipped me with a sound knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering, and has Telford’s growth is your future THERE ARE LOTS OF enabled me to progress my desired OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU career path at GKN. Did you know that Telford is the fastest growing town in the Midlands? Telford and Alastair Beaman, former Telford College Wrekin is home to some of the UK’s most well-known companies. With 13,000 TO LIVE AND WORK HERE student now quality assurance Manager at new houses being constructed, several new developments underway and £1 billion & BEYOND GKN Telford invested in the area, new career opportunities are being created at a very fast rate. IN SHROPSHIRE

1412 defineyourfuture.co.uk defineyourfuture.co.uk 15 Here are five essential steps to get started at Telford College 1 Apply online or visit www.defineyourfuture.co.uk On our website you can find out which course type suits you, find fullcourse information, read about entry requirements and find open event dates. You can also read more inspirational stories from current and former students. 2 Contact our friendly careers advisors if you’re not sure which route to take. 3 Attend an open event - meet tutors, have a go at taster activities, talk to employers and universities, and meet existing students to find out what studying with Telford College is really like. 4 Apply online or at our open events, attend an interview and taster days before you join us in September. 5 Enrol at Telford College and DEFINE your future with successful career opportunities.

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