Pershore College

BECHALLENGED INSPIRED EXTRAORDINARY

2020/21

SCHOOL LEAVER COURSE GUIDE

wcg.ac.uk 2018 OFSTED RATED: GOOD JULYUPDATE 2020 CONTENTS

Hello 4 Art, Design and Media 39 Open events 5 Business Studies 40 More than just a course 6 Childhood Studies 41 Supporting you all the way 7 Construction 42 Our Worcestershire colleges 8 Digital and Cyber Technologies 43 Pershore College 10 Engineering 44 Evesham College 12 Hair and Beauty Therapies 45 Malvern Hills College 14 Health and Social Care 46 Getting to college 16 Horticulture 47 Applying for a course 20 Motor Vehicle 48 What is a full-time course? 21 Production Arts 49 Education explained 22 Re-engagement Programmes 50 It’s not all work: Social activities 24 Sport 51 Our students go far 26 Supported Learning Student awards 28 Programmes 52 What our students say 30 Veterinary Nursing 53 Apprenticeships 32 Safeguarding 54 Access to Higher Education 36 Next steps 55 Animal Welfare 38

USING THIS GUIDE On each subject page you will see a grid displaying the courses offered and which college each level is offered at. The colleges are abbreviated as follows: EVE Evesham College MAL Malvern Hills College MHDC Malvern Hills Centre for Digital & Cyber Technology PER Pershore College

APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 3 HELLO OUR 2019/20 We understand that the next stage in your education is important and that 19 there are a lot of decisions to make. Don’t worry - we’re here to help! OPEN EVENTS This guide tells you about the different courses and apprenticeships we offer as well as how studying at a college is different from studying at school. We’ve also explained the different course levels, what they mean and what you can do after them. Don’t take our word for it - come and see for yourself what we have to offer. SO WHY STUDY WITH US? Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to visit our colleges, see our facilities and chat with expert tutors - whether you’re thinking about a full-time course or • Choice and freedom • Locations an apprenticeship. Because we have seven colleges across With over 150 bus routes running to our Warwickshire and Worcestershire, colleges every day, we’re sure there Undecided about your future career choices? Talk to our Careers Advice and each with their own feel and specialist will be an option for you. Check out our Guidance team who will be happy to help discuss your options. subjects, we can offer you a huge choice transport route finder online or call us as well as specialist expertise that you on 0300 456 0049 and we’ll help you find EVESHAM COLLEGE MALVERN HILLS COLLEGE won’t find in school. the quickest and easiest way to get to • Thu 21 November 2019, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 19 November 2019, 5.30pm – 8pm college – And at college you’ll be treated like an wcg.ac.uk/transport • Wed 22 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Thu 23 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm adult, be able to focus on a subject you • Wed 1 April 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 31 March 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm are genuinely interested in and discover • Support a whole new group of friends. Wherever Helping you to be successful in your PERSHORE COLLEGE you’re coming from, we have a course studies and beyond is something we take • Sat 23 November 2019, 10am – 1pm and study route that’s right for you - very seriously. Turn to pages 6 and 7 to • Sat 25 January 2020, 10am – 1pm including apprenticeships and supported find out more. learning programmes. • Thu 2 April 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm

• Results WCG was awarded a ‘Good’ grade by HERE ARE THE OPEN EVENT DATES FOR OUR WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGES. Ofsted in March 2018. Our students You can see the courses offered at these colleges at wcg.ac.uk achieved a 98% A level pass rate with 100% in 13 A level subjects, ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE RUGBY COLLEGE including Biology, Chemistry, English, • Tue 12 November 2019, 5.30pm – 8pm • Wed 13 November 2019, 5.30pm – 8pm Maths and Physics*. Our students • Wed 15 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 14 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm achieved a 92% pass rate for all courses at further education level** with success • Wed 25 March 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Mon 23 March 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm rates in the top 25% of all general FE colleges in the country. WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE • Mon 11 November 2019, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 16 November 2019, 10am – 1pm • Mon 13 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 18 January 2020, 10am – 1pm • Tue 24 March 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 28 March 2020, 10am – 1pm

Find out more at wcg.ac.uk/openevents

At WCG we believe education is not just about the vital qualifications and SAFEGUARDING INCLUSION knowledge you need to get ahead, but the essential transferable skills to help There is a full Safeguarding Team at all Our Inclusion Team will support you you on your next steps, whatever they may be. Because of this, we offer unique WCG colleges. Students can speak to any of if you have specific learning needs or learning opportunities in a supportive, friendly environment. the team at any time if they have concerns. an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Specialist support is available for WELFARE, HEALTH learners with dyslexia, autistic spectrum An innovative, subject specific AND WELLBEING condition, hearing or visual impairment, vocational qualification to enhance your Staff at WCG are available to advise and physical needs and emotional needs. The career prospects and / or enable you to signpost on a wide variety of issues in a team provide Access Arrangements for progress to a further level of study. non-judgemental and open environment. examinations and assistive technology to The team have input into tutorials on relevant support independent learning. health and wellbeing topics. There are college They provide support to learners counsellors to help students work through transitioning from school and offer a MAIN issues and concerns and the college nurse Preparation for Adulthood package. Central to PROGRAMME A meaningful is available to residential students. Learners’ needs are looked at on an work and industry-specific individual basis and support is put in life; WCG are placement to STUDENT ACCOMMODATION committed to ENGLISH INDUSTRY provide you with place to help students be successful on We offer on-site student accommodation at help you succeed & MATHS PLACEMENTS ‘real life’ skills their course. If you require further details in these subjects, and experience three of our colleges including Pershore. please contact us to discuss your individual to provide you that will A residential bursary can help those support needs. with better enhance your eligible with the cost of accommodation life chances employment and a range of packages are available. wcg.ac.uk/learningsupport and greater prospects. DIGITAL & wcg.ac.uk/accommodation FINANCIAL SUPPORT achievement. EMPLOYABILITY TUTORIALS SKILLS The 16-19 Bursary Fund exists to help LEARNING SUPPORT young people who face the greatest The Academic Learning Support team are barriers to continuing education or training qualified teachers who are either maths or school leavers. There are grants for A bespoke programme of An allocated Personal English specialists who provide help with transport costs, books and equipment. online activities to gain wider Learning Advisor to support essay writing, maths, English skills and skills preparing you for future your pastoral care as well more at all colleges. Support is flexible wcg.ac.uk/moneymatters careers, employability as a wide range of tutorial and can be arranged to fit in around and working in a themes throughout student timetables. We also offer ‘drop in’ digital world. the year. sessions for all students at lunchtimes.

COLLEGES • Evesham College • Pershore College

A442 • Malvern Hills College • Malvern Hills Centre for Digital & Cyber Technology A456 A491 Kidderminster A435 ACCOMMODATION A448 M42 • Pershore College

A456 Bromsgrove

A449 TRAVEL LINKS Tenbury Wells • Birmingham International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away Worcestershire A44 Shelsley • Worcestershire also has excellent road links to the major motorways Droitwich Spa (M5, M6, M40, M42, M50) and London is just 2½ hours away • Worcestershire has many major train stations throughout the county with a

M5 regular main line train service to and from London, Birmingham, the north A44 Worcester A422 and the south west of England • There are many bus and coach operators that travel to Worcestershire A44

A449 A4103 Great A46 POINTS OF INTEREST & THINGS TO DO Malvern • Elgar’s Birthplace • West Midlands Safari Park Pershore • Broadway Tower • Worcester City and Cathedral Evesham • Three Counties Showground • Severn Valley Railway Upton upon Severn M5 A44 • Explore the royal tombs, medieval cloisters and beautiful grounds of Worcester Cathedral, or visit one of their exhibitions or concerts M40 A46 • Walk, cycle or horse ride the iconic landscape of the Malvern Hills. Prepared to be wowed, but make sure you make a stop at one the cafés and attractions along the route • Take a day out, or spend an evening, at one of two renowned racecourses. Visit the home of jump racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, or the stunning riverside location of Worcester Racecourse • Worcestershire offers an array of sporting venues and fixtures, including cricket, rugby and football and is the home of the Worcester Warriors • The annual metropolitan Worcester Music Festival supports emerging artists, whilst raising money for charity. The festival takes place in more than 20 venues across the city centre, and is host to 250 bands over three days

Surely one of the country’s most spectacular college locations, Pershore College sits in 60 hectares of beautiful countryside just on the edge of Pershore. The £5.8m main building was opened in 2015 and welcomes you into the college via the stunning glass-fronted Collections House, home to exotic and rare plant species in a state-of-the-art environmentally controlled space. Once inside you can enjoy the living wall, library and classrooms, and the building is also home to our degree students and business lounge. Pershore College is more than just this spectacular building, though. Our new Agri-Tech Centre, opened in 2018 has class-leading technology used in agriculture and horticulture including hi-tech drones with HD, thermal and multi-spectral imaging, as well as hydroponics, aquaponics and vertical farming systems – very much the future of farming, but right here in the college. If horticulture is not your thing, then why not consider one of our courses in animal welfare, based in our fantastic animal centre which houses hundreds of different animal species including exotics, reptiles, mammals and aquatics. You can study with us from Level 1 in Animal Care right up to degree level in Veterinary Nursing. For students who travel a long way to study at Pershore College, we offer new residential accommodation, and bursaries are available to help cover the cost of this for eligible students.

ENJOY • Dedicated Higher Education suite • Collections House • Garden Centre • Living wall, vivariums and • Commercial nursery aquaponics system • Fruit unit with commercial juice • Soil and plant science laboratories production facilities • Landscape design studios • Commercial orchards • Organic and specialist plant units • Extensive landscaped gardens • Landscape workshops and arboretum • Modern controlled glasshouses • 30 acre wood • Library • Horticultural machinery WHAT’S ON OFFER • Halls of residence • Specialist animal centre • Animal Welfare • Veterinary Nursing • Sports fields • Veterinary nursing suite • Horticulture including Agri-Tech, • Supported Learning Programme • Gym • Large and small animal enclosures Landscaping, Garden Design • Apprenticeships • Students’ Union • Tropical species unit and Machinery • Sports

10 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY EVESHAM COLLEGE

Evesham College offers its students specialist facilities in many areas including engineering, motor vehicle, beauty therapy, hairdressing, plumbing and heating, ensuring a ‘real life’ learning experience in this small and friendly campus.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • Art, Design and Photography • Business and Events Management • Childhood Studies • Construction • Digital and Cyber Technologies • Engineering • Supported Learning Programme • Hair, Beauty and Therapies • Health and Social Care • Motor Vehicle • Re-engagement Programmes • Apprenticeships

ENJOY • Supported Learning training kitchen • Fully equipped IT • A well equipped Learning Resource Centre facilities and media suites • An excellent refreshment and relaxation • Dedicated photography studio area in The Hub, which includes a Costa Coffee Shop • Hairdressing and beauty training salons offering a full range of treatments to the public • Energy Training Centre • Recently completed engineering centre with industry standard facilities • Large industry standard motor vehicle training workshops

12 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY MALVERN HILLS COLLEGE

Malvern Hills College has been a centre of excellence for Arts and Crafts for many years, and also boasts specialist facilities for those studying hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy. Our students reach their full potential at this small, friendly college which has the fabulous backdrop of the Malvern Hills.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • Barbering • Supported Learning Programme • Beauty Therapy • Make-up Artistry • Theatrical Make-up, design and costume • NEW - Digital and Cyber Technology at Malvern Hills Science Park • Malvern Hills Science Park - home for a number of UK cyber security businesses, is now the location of our new Malvern Hills Centre for Digital and Cyber Technology A variety of part-time art, design and craft courses are also on offer, as well as Access to Higher Education courses. Visit wcg.ac.uk for details.

ENJOY • Excellent links with local artists and craftpersons, giving students access • Inspirational art studios and workshops to an array of exhibitions right on • Barbering, hairdressing and beauty their doorstep training salons offering a full range of • The Long Gallery exhibition space treatments to the public • A unique theatre space in Edith Walk • Fully equipped IT facilities • Refreshment area with inside and • A well equipped Learning outside seating areas Resource Centre

14 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY GETTING TO COLLEGE

Students often ask, “How will I get to college?”, as it may be further to travel KEY BUS ROUTES than you have been used to with school. Bromsgrove BR101 WCG are committed to helping students from all over Worcestershire and beyond to M5 travel in each day, at an affordable cost. For September 2020 we are introducing a Redditch number of new routes to help meet the travel needs of students from further afield in 247 A449 Wychavon District and to make sure that anyone needing to travel to Pershore College, . Droitwich Spa NEW ROUTE Evesham College and Malvern Hills College has transport available. Studley NEW TRANSPORT ROUTES FOR 2020 • NEW ROUTE Droitwich Spa to Pershore College Passing through north Worcester, Spetchley and Peopleton Inkberrow Alcester A422 Stratford- X50 A46 Worcester upon-Avon • Amended BR101 route from Bromsgrove to Pershore College S57 A44 Red X18 Passing through Redditch and Inkberrow, but now also picking up at the NEW S51 Hill SpetchleySpetS chlhlleey Bidford- Whittingtonn Worcestershire on-Avon Worcestershire Parkway railway station Parkway

PePeopleton EXISTING BUS ROUTES Stoulton 553 Drakes Harvington Broughton 552 552 • SW1 • S51 • BR101 South A44 West M5 Fladbury Offenham Littleton Pebworth Malvern Hills College Worcester to Pershore Bromsgrove to Pershore Malvern Pershore to Pershore and and Evesham Colleges, College via Redditch, Evesham Bretforton SW1 Defford Honeybourne Evesham Colleges, via Red Hill, Whittington, Inkberrow, Spetchley Badsey Weston via Welland, Upton on Stoulton and Drakes and now Worcestershire Upton upon Wickhamford Subedge Servern Severn and Defford Broughton Parkway Welland Sedgeberrow Willersey Ashton Childswickham Rural 4 Chipping under Hill Campden Broadway • Public bus services serve a wide range of town and rural villages, bringing students to Buckland all three colleges. Towns and villages served by public services include: Bredon’s Beckford Hardwick Laverton A44 540 4 Toddington » X18 » 552 553 M50 Tewkesbury Aston Stratford-upon-Avon, Bidford-on-Avon, Evesham, Offenham, South Littleton, Cross

Harvington, Norton, Evesham Long Lartin, Pebworth, Honeybourne, M5 Greet

Bretforton, Badsey Winchcombe » 382 From Cheltenham Bus 1 From Worcester, Norton Barracks, » 564 606 Cheltenham Norton, Littleworth, Besford, Pinvin, Throckmorton, Bishampton, Defford, Pershore, Eckington Flyford Flavell, Radford, Inkberrow, The Lenches, The Combertons, Elmley » 540 Castle, Bricklehampton, Hinton Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Bredon, Ashton-under-Hill, » 566 Sedgeberrow, Evesham Pinvin, Pershore Railway Station, Pershore » X50 » Rural 4 Worcester, Drakes Broughton, Willersey, Broadway, Childswickham, Pershore, Fladbury, Cropthorne / Wickhamford, Evesham Charlton, Evesham For more information about our bus routes and public services, or to download a printable version of this map visit: wcg.ac.uk/transport 16 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 17 GETTING TO COLLEGE

TRAIN ROUTES TO PERSHORE COLLEGE CAN I TRAVEL FOR FREE? There is a local rail station in Pershore. Trains travel in from local areas including The criteria for free travel are: Worcester, Hereford, Evesham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Ledbury, Reading and Oxford. • Household income of under £20,000 after deductions of tax and National Insurance You can get a local bus from the train station to Pershore College. (free school meal criteria) – add £1,500 to this figure for each dependent child under age 18 Alternatively, train services stopping at the new Worcestershire Parkway station will OR connect with our BR101 bus service from Bromsgrove, which will pick up and drop off at • A means tested benefit including Housing Benefit, Working Family Tax Credit Worcestershire Parkway. See page 16 for the BR101 bus route. (income limit £16,109) and Income Support Come to an open event and find out if you could be travelling to college for free next year – see page 5 for our Open Event dates for 2019 – 2020. Birmingham In addition, if you are a student coming to Pershore College by train, you could pick up one of our bus services at Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station (newly open in 2019) or Pershore Railway Station and not pay anything extra.

Hagley SUBSIDISED TRAIN TRAVEL Blakedown For 16 and 17 year-olds the 16-17 Saver is available from 16-17saver.co.uk for a one-off Wythall Kidderminster Barnt charge of £30. Bewdley Green Hartlebury This gets you 50% off most rail fares every day of the year with no time restrictions and Alvechurch Bromsgrove no minimum fare. The card is valid for one year or until you are 18, whichever is sooner. Some restrictions and terms apply, but for most college students aged 16 and 17 it should Redditch help you to get to college at a significantly reduced cost. Droitwich Spa

Worcester Foregate Street Worcester Shrub Hill

Worcestershire Parkway Pershore Malvern Link

Great Evesham Malvern Honeybourne

Hereford London

Bristol

You can apply for a course at any time but there’s a couple of things that will Each subject and course will be different but generally full-time courses help you make the right decision. consist of up to three full days in college, providing you with the time outside of lessons to do independent study or an industry placement. CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE Choosing the right course can be daunting but think about what you enjoy and what APPLY ONLINE inspires you. Consider the style of teaching that you are best suited to. Once you’ve seen Applying for a course online couldn’t be easier. Simply find the course using our search a subject area that interests you, read more information about each course on our and then click ‘Apply’. You will need to provide: website. You can work out which level of course may be best for you by looking at the • Date of birth table on page 23. • Home address You can ask any questions by calling 0300 456 0049, filling in an online form • Predicted / achieved grades at wcg.ac.uk or emailing [email protected] • Your email address (one that you use frequently) • ADVICE • Your contact number and / or home number if you have one If you are unsure about which subject or course to choose, we offer high quality, free • Your parent’s / next of kin / guardian’s emergency contact email and independent careers advice at every college. address and telephone number Our Careers Advice and Guidance team are happy to talk you through all your options • Your current school / college (if you are in education) confidentially and impartially. You can also make an appointment for • Name and address of employer (if you are employed) a time that’s convenient. Call 0300 456 0048 or email [email protected] By creating an account you will be able to track your application. • VISIT We’d love you to come and see our colleges, so that you are confident that you are making DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE? the right decision. You’ll find our open event dates in this guide and online at Speak to us for more information. wcg.ac.uk/openevents When you apply online, our system will remember your details should you wish to apply for a different course in the future.

20 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 21 EDUCATION EXPLAINED LEVEL QUALIFICATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PROGRESSION A NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO SCHOOL LEAVER CHOICES ENTRY Vocational Entry Level You don’t need any formal • Level 1 course qualifications to enrol on • Supported Internship BTECs, A levels, Apprenticeships, In this guide you will find lists of all our these courses. • Traineeship Levels 1, 2 and 3... what do they all courses and the available levels. On the mean? It can be a daunting process right is a table to show you the different deciding what to do after school qualifications you can achieve, the general LEVEL 1 Foundation Learning Level 1 • Entry Level 3 Literacy • Level 2 course when there are so many options. grades you need for each level and what and Numeracy • Employment they can lead to... but don’t worry if you’re • GCSEs grade 1 – 2 • Intermediate Apprenticeship The most important thing is working still not sure. Our expert tutors can out what is right for you – which may be help you decide on the exact course and staying on at school or it could be coming level you should take depending on your LEVEL 2 • Level 2 Certificate Typically you will need • Level 3 course to college. We want to help you reach your predicted grades and your aspirations. All (Equivalent to 1 GCSE 9 – 4) to have: • Employment full potential in the subject(s) you feel • Level 2 Diploma • 4 GCSEs Grade 3 you need to do is pick the subject area you • Advanced Apprenticeship passionate about - the ones that make you (Equivalent to 2 GCSEs 9 – 4) including English like and apply or come along to one of our and maths feel really excited to start your career. • Level 2 Extended Diploma open events to find out more. (Equivalent to 4 GCSEs 9 – 4) or With a huge range of BTECs and other • Intermediate Apprenticeship • Level 1 qualification in full-time courses and apprenticeships (Level 2) a relevant subject ranging from Entry Level up to Level 3 These certificates and diplomas and beyond, we’re sure we have are often referred to by awarding body name such as BTEC, something for you. City & Guilds, etc.

LEVEL 3 • A levels Typically you will need • Employment • Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma to have: • University / college (Equivalent to 1 A level) • 4/5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (Bachelor’s or Foundation • Level 3 Diploma including maths and degree) (Equivalent to 2 A levels) English • Higher Apprenticeship • Level 3 Extended Diploma or (Equivalent to 3 A levels) • Level 2 qualification • Advanced Apprenticeship with a Merit profile (Equivalent to 3 A levels) and GCSE English The diplomas are often referred and maths Grade 4 or to as BTEC qualifications, or by above awarding body name such as CACHE, City & Guilds etc.

LEVEL 4 & 5 • Foundation and Higher Typically you will need • University / college National Diploma to have: (Bachelor’s degree) • Foundation degree • Full Level 3 • Employment • Higher Apprenticeship or • A levels

LEVEL 6 Bachelor’s degree Typically you will need • Post graduate education to have: • Employment • Full Level 3 or • A levels

Whichever college you choose, you’ll find lots of opportunities to get involved in new activities and make new friends. Being a large and diverse college group means that there are all kinds of other events for you to enjoy such as exhibitions, performances, sales, visiting speakers and much more.

STUDENTS’ UNION From Freshers’ Fayres to fundraising for charity, nights out to day trips, there’s loads to get involved with at college outside of the classroom – all thanks to your Students’ Union (SU). The SU is managed by students who are elected by you to make sure your voice is heard. You’ll become a member the moment you enrol on a course, so you can enjoy the benefits straight away. You can even run for election and develop stand-out leadership skills while you’re at college.

24 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY OUR STUDENTS GO FAR WE’RE PROUD THAT OUR 16-18 STUDENTS GO ON TO DO GREAT THINGS.

Look how many of our students went directly into employment or further and higher education*: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AND ANIMAL AGRICULTURE EARLY YEARS WELFARE & & COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY NURSING 94% CONSTRUCTION 94% 100% 96%

MOTOR VEHICLE HORTICULTURE ENGINEERING SPORT AND PUBLIC SERVICES BUSINESS 96% 97%

HAIR & BEAUTY 92% CREATIVE ARTS

Each year our exceptional students are celebrated for their achievements at a special awards ceremony. In June 2019 a total of 53 learners studying at the WCG Worcestershire family of colleges were recognised for their hard work, dedication and attainment throughout the 2018/19 academic year. The event, held at the end of June at Pershore College, was attended by family, friends, members of staff and college governors. CEO of WCG, Angela Joyce, gave out awards from each academic department for Outstanding Achievement, Commitment to Learning and Student of the Year, before the overall Student of the Year from each college was announced.

AWARD WINNERS 2019 Pershore College Student of the Year: Jess said: “I have really enjoyed my course and have Ben - Level 3 Horticulture learned a lot about how to be more independent and Head of Department for Horticulture at Pershore work towards the grades that I wanted. The tutors College, Michael Fairclough, said: “Ben is a very have really supported me with my assignments practical student who really enjoys demonstrating and I have always felt that if I needed any help, his machinery knowledge, assisting less confident they were always willing to assist. I would really students during practical lessons. This year his focus, like to come back to Evesham in September and dedication and willingness to understand has impressed do the Level 3 Early Years diploma and perhaps all of his tutors, not only on a practical basis but also on an consider university after that.” academic and written basis. Ben has not only achieved very good results for his assignments he has achieved a distinction grade in his first year exam.” Malvern Hills College Student of the Year: Ben said: “So far I have enjoyed my time at Pershore College and have Claire - Access to HE (Art and Design) Diploma learnt everything from operating chainsaws to effectively planting trees and plants. Claire’s tutor said: “When Claire returned to education to study an Access A Levels were not really for me so I followed a path that was more suited to my to HE (Art and Design) Diploma she had some reservations because outdoorsy nature. I have enjoyed getting to know new people as well and I found them she knew she was dyslexic, and there were several areas of study to be very friendly, and helpful. After I have finished my Level 3 qualification, I will involved which she had not previously explored. However, she hopefully move on to a Foundation degree in arboriculture, with the ultimate goal of worked really hard from day one achieving a high grade finding myself a career in the forestry and woodland management industry.” profile of distinctions and merits for all her modules. Claire said: “I have found my time at college really useful and everything has been positive. Whilst Evesham College Student of the Year: studying I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm which Jess - Level 2 Early Years put back some of my course deadlines but my tutors Head of Department for Health, Social Care and Early Years at Evesham College, Rosalyn have been really understanding and supportive. I have Lambert, said: “Jess is unique in her determined attitude to achieve the best not only found the whole experience really worthwhile, especially for herself but also for her peers, for whom she is always willing to go the extra mile to being a mature student. It was quite hard coming back into it help and support. Excellent attendance, consistently high grades and an unfalteringly but it’s all been a great experience.” positive attitude make her the deserved winner of this award.”

My favourite parts of the course are the During my apprenticeship I have learnt many useful units and the balance between how to speak to and deal with all practical and theory. The tutors are sorts of people which has really always extremely helpful and give out made me grow in confidence. I positive encouragement. The best piece have been really supported by of advice I could give to a student is my tutors at Evesham College so to be committed to the course so you can’t thank them enough. I love my don’t miss out on information and also job and would recommend being an to help you enjoy your course. apprentice one hundred percent!

Chloe, Level 3 Horticulture at Pershore College Rebecca, Customer Services Practitioner Apprentice at Evesham College

Kieran works as an apprentice Since completing her course, technician at Global Plant Sales Shauna has now gained a job in King’s Heath. After doing his as a hairdressing and beauty A levels he realised that going therapist trainee at The down the university route was not Sanctuary at Holloways. for him. After a successful summer She said: “I have had a fabulous holiday job working at the company, time studying at Malvern Hills Kieran was offered employment as College and really enjoyed both an apprenticeship. my courses. I can’t thank my tutors enough, as they’ve both done so much Kieran is now continuing his academic learning by doing for me. I just wouldn’t be where I am his Level 3 qualification at Pershore College in order to become a today without them.” fully-qualified service technician. He said: “Studying for an apprenticeship has changed my life and opened so many doors and possibilities. It’s been Shauna, Level 3 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy the bridge between childhood and adulthood. I’d one hundred percent at Malvern Hills College recommend it - without a doubt!”

Kieran, Level 2 Land-based Services Apprentice at Pershore College

Get fantastic on-the-job experience with an apprenticeship. You will work towards one of the new With an apprenticeship you can earn while you learn. They are the ideal way to develop employer-led Apprenticeship Standards knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace while undertaking study. You will wherever they are available. Dependent on the We have combine industry training with college, gaining experience and qualifications. You will discipline and sector this could include a range need an employer to take part in an apprenticeship but we can help you with that. of qualifications such as an NVQ, a Technical 2500+ Certificate and Functional Skills. apprentices WHAT AREAS DO APPRENTICESHIPS COVER? ALL APPRENTICESHIPS HAVE AN TRAINING WITH US Pretty much anything! Over 80% of our apprenticeships are in technical subjects, but we AT ANY ONE TIME cover lots of other subjects too. EQUIVALENT EDUCATION LEVEL: • Intermediate - equivalent to five GCSE passes • Accounting • Farriery • Health and social care Working with • Adult care • Customer service • Horticulture inc. sports • Advanced - equivalent to three A level passes • Agriculture practitioner turf and greenkeeping • Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, 1100+ or a Foundation degree • Animal welfare • Dental nursing • IT EMPLOYERS ACROSS THE & vet nursing • Design • Land-based service WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS engineering MIDLANDS AND • Beauty therapy • Digital marketing • Work alongside experienced staff • Landscaping NATIONALLY • Bricklaying • Electrical installation • Earn a wage and get holiday pay • Business administration • Engineering • Marketing • Develop transferable skills that can be • Motor vehicle • Carpentry and joinery • Environmental used across a range of industries conservation • Plumbing • Catering and hospitality • Enhance future career prospects OUTSTANDING • Food, drink and catering • Sport and fitness • Early years and • Build your confidence APPRENTICESHIP childcare • Furniture crafts • Trees and timber SUCCESS RATE • Degree apprenticeship progression opportunities • Equine • Hairdressing WHO CAN APPLY? 9% ABOVE national average HOW TO APPLY Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age Visit our website for more information on all of the apprenticeships we offer and also to of 16. There is no upper age limit for an apprentice. see our live vacancies. You can register your interest in a particular apprenticeship or Apprenticeships can be completed by someone who has apply for a job straight away if there’s a suitable vacancy. We are constantly adding new joined an organisation specifically as an apprentice, vacancies so don’t be disappointed if there isn’t one for you; get in contact and we’ll be or by an existing employee. able to help! wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships

32 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY 33 WHAT DO THE APPRENTICES SAY? WHAT DO THE EMPLOYERS SAY?

I went to Sixth Form for a year and decided it wasn’t for me. So, I thought an apprenticeship would be a good stepping stone into working life, as well as gaining qualifications at the same time. I have learnt a lot of skills that I would not have done if I had stayed in education and it has made me more aware of how a business works. Business Admin has given me the basic tools to do any type of office job and going forward, I can move into a more specialised area within Morgan Sindall. After this apprenticeship, I will be doing another apprenticeship in learning and development, again with Morgan Sindall.

Abi, 18 – Business Administration apprentice with Morgan Sindall Our gardens are suffering from a skills shortage that is throughout the industry, so apprenticeships seemed one of the ways to address the problem. We wanted to be able to offer practical training to people who are passionate about horticulture and until now have had very few opportunities to pursue that career. I’d already gone to university to study creative WCG have provided us with excellent support with the recruitment of apprentices, writing and I got a job in marketing and and handling the relationship with the individual training sites. communications which wasn’t for me. I really Kate Nicoll, National Specialist for Garden Training at National Trust wanted to work outside, but after having spent a lot of time and money at university, an apprenticeship was a great way to get into something like this as you get work experience We take on apprentices because we’ve got as well. The best thing is that I get to work a lot of knowledge within Ricardo and we outdoors which is brilliant in the summer; you get need to make sure we pass that on to the incredible work experience out of it and obviously learning at next generation of engineers. the same time which you just don’t get from a regular course. Our apprentices from WCG have developed I hope to continue working here or somewhere in the National Trust after through the company and are now in completing the course. If not, working for the National Trust should help me prominent positions, i.e. team leaders get my foot in the door with a horticulture job. and manufacturing engineers.

Alice, 23 – Horticultural Operative Apprentice with National Trust John Walker, Head of Manufacturing at Ricardo

If you don’t have the traditional for a degree. Students study in qualifications to get onto a a supportive environment with other degree programme, you can adult learners. take a different route. We offer a range of industry-specific Access to HE (Higher Education) diplomas courses so that you can start working are one-year full-time courses that towards your chosen career straight away. prepare students aged 19+ years to study

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Access to HE – Art and Design Malvern Hills College

Access to HE – Business and Accounting Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Cyber Security* Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Engineering Rugby College

Access to HE – Health Professions Evesham & Malvern Hills College

Access to HE – Health Professions Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Midwifery Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Nursing Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Science Royal Leamington Spa College

Access to HE – Social Science Rugby College

Access to HE – Social Science and Humanities Royal Leamington Spa College

Please note these courses are only available to students aged 19 years plus. *Subject to validation.

36 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY ANIMAL WELFARE ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA

Working with animals is a career also the wealth of industry and specialist It’s a great time to get into the If a career in the world of graphic design that can be incredibly rewarding. knowledge that our staff have to offer. creative sector, which is bucking the and photography appeals to you, then our course could be for you! Let your creative Our Animal Centre is the perfect place After completing your qualification with trend and growing at twice the rate juices flow and gain valuable experience to develop your animal welfare and vet us, there are a range of opportunities of the economy. by working in our design and photography nursing skills with a wide range of resident that are waiting for you in the animal care Our facilities, including dedicated studios studios. You will learn to use industry animals from guinea pigs to geckos and industry, for example, in further degree and state-of-the-art equipment, make standard software ensuring that you are donkeys to degus, we have a huge range of studies, RSPCA work, employment in zoos Evesham College the perfect place to ready for future employment or to move on species for you to work with. and animal boarding establishments to begin your career in this sector. name but a few. to further study at college or university. Whilst studying with us you will benefit not only from our quality resources but

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Animator • Animal sanctuaries worker • Fashion designer

• Animal technician • Furniture designer

• Police dog handler CAREERS ADVICE • Graphic designer & GUIDANCE • RSPCA inspector • Product designer DID YOU KNOW? Speak to our expert team for impartial In 2019 we welcomed our first Green • Zoo-keeper careers advice and guidance. • Web designer Iguana, Buddy, from WILD Zoological 0300 456 0048 | [email protected] Park in Stourbridge.

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 ESports and IT EVE Animal Care PER PER Graphic Design with Photography EVE EVE EVE Animal Care (Nursing) PER

Animal Management (Collections and Retail) PER

Animal Management (Science & Behaviour) PER

Business and Events Management Our courses offer an opportunity for you to Working in childcare and curriculum delivery. Work placement is are fast-changing and continually develop the skills needed to be successful development is hugely an integral part of the course structure growing areas, offering a wealth of in this varied and fast-paced sector whilst rewarding - helping children to and a dedicated Placement Team career opportunities. learning the core values and principles of develop physically, emotionally, supports students in this area. the business world. Whether it’s running your own business, intellectually and socially. Our courses will provide you with the or making a business run smoothly, our Our Level 2 programme is designed to The sector provides many different career knowledge, experience and qualifications professional and experienced staff will provide you with the skills, knowledge and paths, such as teacher, private nanny, you need to progress to the next stage, support you to develop your business, experience to progress onto further study au pair, children’s representative, nursery whether this is working in the sector or management, digital marketing and or an apprenticeship. Level 3 will provide worker or teaching assistant. moving on to further study at college customer service skills to make sure you you with the technical and academic skills or university. We have dedicated teaching rooms really are the best in the business! needed to either move into employment or fully equipped to replicate a nursery onto further study at college or university. environment and resources that support

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Business analyst • Child psychotherapist • Digital marketing executive • Nursery assistant • Events manager • Primary school teacher • Project manager APPRENTICESHIPS CAREERS ADVICE • SEN teacher • Web designer • Teaching assistant Get fantastic on-the-job experience. & GUIDANCE See pages 32 – 35 for full details on Speak to our expert team for impartial how to apply. careers advice and guidance. Visit wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships 0300 456 0048 | [email protected]

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Business and Digital Technology EVE EVE Childhood and Health Studies EVE Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator) EVE EVE

The construction sector is Whichever discipline you choose, you Our courses in Digital and Cyber We offer courses that allow you to booming with a wide variety of will work in dedicated workshops with Technologies are designed to get specialise in computer programming, roles available. tutors who have invaluable industry you into a career in one of the most software design, networking, computer experience to help you get the best hardware and the brand new cyber If you’re a practical, hands-on person vibrant and successful employment start to your career. security pathway. and you’re interested in how things are sectors in the UK. put together, or you are interested in You may choose to go straight into On the Level 2 course, you will have the We have excellent facilities and courses construction management, our courses employment after your course, opportunity to develop a wide range of which are delivered by expert staff who could be for you. undertake further study or move onto Business and Digital Technology skills will support you into the exciting world of an apprenticeship programme. enabling you to choose which area of digital and cyber technologies. the Business or Technology sector you would like to continue your study. You can progress on to Level 3 in your LOCATIONS TYPICAL CAREERS preferred area. • Construction manager

• Decorator LOCATIONS TYPICAL CAREERS • Electrician • Cyber security consultant • Plumber DID YOU KNOW? • Head of information security Many of our construction students • Site manager • Information auditor and apprentices have been successful • Security analyst in skills competitions. DID YOU KNOW? Our Digital & Cyber Technologies SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 course will be based at a dedicated

Supported Learning Programme EVE facility at Malvern Hills Science Park.

Foundation Building Services EVE

Carpentry and Joinery EVE SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Site Carpentry EVE

Construction and the Built Environment EVE ESports and IT EVE

Plumbing EVE EVE EVE Digital and Cyber Technologies MHDC

Brick and Stone Crafts PER Business and Digital Technology EVE

If you are technically minded, good at software to be able to design in 2D/3D and If you want a career that’s creative beauty and relaxation training salons maths and science, and like solving manufacture the objects. and hands-on, and you enjoy making enable you to train in a commercial salon setting, providing a professional level problems, a career in engineering If you choose welding and fabrication, you people feel great about themselves, of treatments and exceptional customer could be for you. will study the principles of fabrication then a future in the hair and beauty service to clients. The key areas that engineers work in are and welding technologies and acquire and sector could be for you. civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and develop practical skills in different types The courses involve theory work, Our expert tutors will train you in all the manufacturing. We offer two routes at of welding techniques and processes. ensuring that you have the knowledge latest techniques to equip you with all of Evesham College. You will use industry standard machinery needed to then put your skills into the skills you’ll need to make a name for and resources, including the state-of- yourself in this exciting industry. Our Engineering, CAE and Design courses practice in the salons. Our ‘PURE’ hair, the-art 3D printing equipment in our new will provide you with the skills in how to use engineering workshops. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing LOCATIONS TYPICAL CAREERS • Barber LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Holistic therapist • Civil engineer • Lecturer • Design engineer • Make-up artist • Salon manager • Electrical engineer DID YOU KNOW? Barbering is one of the oldest • Manufacturing engineer professions in the world. APPRENTICESHIPS • Mechanical engineer Get fantastic on-the-job experience. See pages 32 – 35 for full details on SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

how to apply. Barbering MAL MAL

Visit wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships Beauty Therapy EVE & MAL EVE & MAL EVE & MAL

Hairdressing EVE EVE EVE

Make-up Artistry MAL SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Engineering EVE EVE EVE

Studying Health and Social Care support teaching. Our experienced Pershore College is a national centre and gold-medal-winning garden design can lead to a rewarding career and staff have current working knowledge for horticulture, offering you first facilities and the latest aerial provide the opportunity to make a of sector developments. class facilities and opportunities to drone technology for surveying areas. real difference to people’s lives. Going on a work placement is a huge learn from the best in the business. It’s estimated that there will be over Our courses provide you with skills, component of our courses. You’ll You will have the opportunity to study 60,000 new jobs created within the experience and qualifications to move into benefit from spending one or more all aspects of horticulture at Pershore horticulture and food production employment in a range of hospital or social days each week with one of over 200 College from soil science, propagation, industries within the next ten years. care settings or to progress on to study at established placement settings across garden planning and design right through Roles are hugely varied, from research university in areas such as Nursing, Social Worcestershire. We have a dedicated to the latest technology in hydroponics in and propagation to conservation and work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Health Placement Team who source appropriate our state-of-the-art Agri-Tech research everything in between – so there really or training to become a paramedic. placements for full-time students and and development facility. We have is something for everyone. provide support throughout their courses. We have well-equipped rooms with dedicated hard landscape workshops sector-related resources that are used to

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Agricultural technician • Counsellor • Landscape gardener • Midwife • Nursery manager • Park ranger • Nurse • Production operative • Social worker DID YOU KNOW? CAREERS ADVICE Our brand new Agri-Tech Centre • Speech and & GUIDANCE supports research into the development language Speak to our expert team for impartial of diagnostic technologies to support therapist careers advice and guidance. disease management systems. 0300 456 0048 | [email protected]

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Brick and Stone Crafts PER

Childhood & Health Studies EVE Horticulture (Gardening Skills) PER

Health & Social Care EVE EVE Horticulture (Landscaping) PER

With the ever-increasing complexity The courses offer our students a unique We offer an opportunity to experience a major centre of the arts in the West of today’s motor vehicles and opportunity to train in a specialised area the wide range of production and Midlands. Our performance and exhibition society’s dependence on them, jobs of the motor vehicle industry. performing skills that are highly venues include the amazing Theatre of in this area of work are likely to You may choose to go straight into valued within the industry. Small Convenience, once featured in the Guinness World Records as the smallest be assured well into the future. employment after your course, Students explore on- and off-stage theatre building in the world. You will work in up-to-date workshops, undertake further study or move onto concerns from costume and makeup in the purpose-built training facility an apprenticeship programme. through to staging and performing, before This course provides links with University located next to Evesham College, which specialising in their chosen area to create of the Arts London, making WCG accommodates high specification a final performance. the perfect place to begin your career. diagnostic equipment. Take advantage of the opportunity to study in Malvern, home to Malvern Theatres,

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Mechanic LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Arts lecturer • Motorsport technology developer • Theatre director • Motor vehicle surveyor • Community arts manager • Motor vehicle technician • Theatrical make-up artist APPRENTICESHIPS • Vehicle body repairer CAREERS ADVICE • Theatre stage manager Get fantastic on-the-job experience. & GUIDANCE See pages 32 – 35 for full details on Speak to our expert team for impartial how to apply. careers advice and guidance. Visit wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships 0300 456 0048 | [email protected]

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Motor Vehicle Maintenance EVE EVE EVE EVE Make-up Artistry MAL Performing and Production Arts MAL - Make-up, Design and Costume

Re-engagement programmes As part of these programmes you will Whether you see yourself as a sports WCG and Pershore College also provide support you to develop your skills have the opportunity to: coach, sports therapist, personal talented young footballers with the and improve your confidence • Take on your own group community trainer or PE teacher, we have a opportunity to study and learn at Pershore and self-esteem whilst you gain project and make a positive difference course to set you up for a great College in order to gain university a qualification that will help you to the place where you live career in sport. entrance qualifications in sport, whilst developing high level football skills progress onto further education • Complete enterprise projects and Catering to all interests from sports through the expert coaching. or employment. fundraising activities coaching, fitness or elite performance So if you have the talent and potential • Complete work experience placements training, we’ll get you on track for a for a career in football, football coaching in something you’re interested in fast-paced career. or in the wider sports arena and want You will enjoy theory and practical • Develop your English and maths skills to develop your talent by training with a sessions covering anatomy and physiology, professional club, then this is the perfect fitness training, sports nutrition and programme for you. Apply now to join business which will all help you progress our Football Development Centre in LOCATIONS DID YOU KNOW? into further education or employment September 2020, as demand will be high. WCG is one of the largest and most within the industry. successful providers of Prince’s Trust programmes in the UK.

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 • Fitness instructor Prince’s Trust Achieve PER & EVE

Headstart PER & EVE • Gym manager • PE teacher CAREERS ADVICE • Sports development & GUIDANCE manager Speak to our expert team for impartial • Sports coach careers advice and guidance. 0300 456 0048 | [email protected]

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Sport (Pershore Football Academy) PER

SUPPORTED LEARNING PROGRAMMES VETERINARY NURSING

Supported Learning Programmes qualifications at Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 Veterinary nurses have an important register and work as a qualified Veterinary are designed for students who and Level 1, on a learning journey leading role, working with Veterinary Nurse (RVN). to a range of appropriate destinations need to develop their personal, Surgeons providing the highest Post-qualification opportunities such as Level 2 qualifications, supported social and practical skills in a standards of health care for animals. include, specialisation in exotic animals, employment or independent living. supported environment. The are involved in all aspects of veterinary emergency and critical care, working as a We offer courses in construction, Our success rates are high and past practice, from educating pet owners technical advisor for specialist companies catering, animal welfare, gardening, art, students have moved on to various to carrying out a wide range of skills and teaching. full-time courses within the college, information technology, independent including inpatient care, diagnostic testing We work with RCVS-approved training including Animal Care, Horticulture, living and supported employment. and minor surgical procedures. practices to oversee and support students Computing, Sport, Health and Social Learners on the Supported Learning WCG is a Royal College of Veterinary whilst in practice. By studying with us, Care and Motor Vehicle. Programme are offered personalised Surgeons (RCVS) approved training centre students benefit from highly qualified learning opportunities that help them gain offering both City and Guilds Level 3 staff with a wealth of industry experience Diploma in Veterinary Nursing as well as and have access to a range of high Foundation degrees. Completion of any one quality resources. of these courses will enable students to LOCATIONS

LOCATION TYPICAL CAREERS • Veterinary nurse

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 • Veterinary technician

Catering EVE EVE

Construction EVE EVE Land-based PER PER APPRENTICESHIPS Ready for Adulthood EVE Get fantastic on-the-job experience. Skill Builder EVE See pages 32 – 35 for full details on PER, EVE PER, EVE Supported Internship how to apply. & MAL & MAL Visit wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships

SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal) PER

WCG is committed to ensuring that young people and vulnerable adults in our APPLY NOW colleges are offered the information, advice and support that they need to stay All of our full-time courses can be found at wcg.ac.uk/study. safe and be able to actively participate in their education and training. Applying for a course online couldn’t be easier. Simply find the course using our search Our Safeguarding responsibilities do not just cover when a student is in college but also if on the homepage and then click ‘Apply’. You will need to provide some basic information matters outside of college put them at risk. We recognise our statutory duty to safeguard the before you submit your application. If you create an account you will be able to track your welfare of our students and ensure that relevant and effective safeguarding practices exist application. You can apply for more than one course. See page 20 for more information. and are actively promoted within the college. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once you have applied for a course, our Admissions team will be in contact within 21 days with an invite to attend an Applicant event which usually takes place during a PREVENT weekday evening at the college you have applied to study at. Depending on the course The Government’s Prevent strategy places a duty on Further Education Colleges to you have applied for, this may include a short informal interview where you will have the prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. WCG fully adheres to this duty and opportunity to ask a tutor questions about your course. ensures that staff and students receive appropriate advice and support to understand the risks associated with radicalisation and extremism. The Prevent duty is embedded within If you are unsure about which subject or course to choose, we offer high quality, free and the college’s safeguarding responsibilities and any concerns can be raised through the independent careers advice at every college. Out Careers Advice and Guidance team are team of Designated Persons. happy to talk you through all your options confidentially and impartially. You can also make an appointment for a time that’s convenient. BRITISH VALUES Call 0300 456 0048 or email [email protected]. At WCG we promote the four key British values of democracy, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, the rule of law and individual liberty. COME AND SEE US All of our colleges have regular open events so you can see our fantastic facilities, chat with expert tutors and find out more about our courses. Visit our website at wcg.ac.uk/openevents for upcoming dates. Booking is essential for some events, so make sure to book early so you don’t miss out!

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