Your course guide time i2020s now Your time is now Wednesday 16 October 2019 4.00pm to 7.00pm I am delighted that you are thinking about Welcome to Saturday 23 November 2019 coming to Barnsley College as part of your open 11.00am to 2.00pm career journey. Thursday 30 January 2020 At Barnsley College, we care about you. We want to give days 4.00pm to 7.00pm Barnsley you the knowledge, skills and experience that will help you to progress to the next stage in your career, whether that’s university, an apprenticeship or employment. We pride ourselves on transforming lives and we offer a wide range of study programmes in many different subjects, along with a College variety of fun enrichment and enterprise activities which will enhance your CV. Making our students happy and inspiring them to be the best they can be is our priority.

We work closely with employers and other industry partners to ensure our courses are up-to-date, so we can give our students great career opportunities. Every year we help more than 9,000 local people gain skills and qualifications that transform their lives.

Our facilities are first-class and I am proud to say that we have excellent and innovative teaching and learning. Every member of staff is committed to helping our students succeed, allowing you to make the best of your time at College.

If you have any questions, please feel free to pop in and speak to us. We offer comprehensive Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to ensure that you and your family are fully informed. If you want to see our fantastic campuses first-hand, then visit one of our Open Days where you can also see the wide selection of courses we have to offer.

We are proud of our outstanding status and we are even prouder of our students and their incredible successes and achievements.

Please read on to find out more good reasons to make Barnsley College your number one choice.

We look forward to seeing you here in 2020. Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 Yiannis Koursis 4.00pm to Principal and Chief Executive open day 7.00pm

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See index page 149-150 for a full list of courses.

4 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 5 What is an What apprenticeships are available? Did you apprenticeship? know? First year apprentices We have a wide range of apprenticeships to suit everyone’s living in Barnsley may help you find suitable employment. We offer informal CV Writing needs, from Accountancy to Warehousing and Storage. be eligible to access the > Start a career and Interview Techniques Workshops in our Job Shop. If you’re Stanley Race Bursary already employed and want to gain a recognised qualification, Fund. See page 141 for > Get qualified then ask your employer to contact our Business Development The range includes: • Engineering more information. Team on 01226 216 166 to find out more. • Accounting • Hairdressing > Earn a wage What apprenticeships are available? • Automotive Technologies • Health and Social Care We offer a wide range of apprenticeships from Accounting to • Barbering • Journalism Whether you’re ready to take your first step onto Warehousing and Storage. The list of what we offer is updated • Beauty Therapy • Laboratory Technician the career ladder, looking for a career change or frequently, so please visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships JOB SHOP to see the current listings. We really do have something for • Bricklaying • Management thinking about getting qualified in your existing job, • Business Administration • Plastering everyone! Ask here for impartial an apprenticeship could provide everything you’re • Carpentry and Joinery • Plumbing looking for. How to become an apprentice advice about: • Catering and Hospitality • Property Maintenance 1. Decide which area you’d like to work and train in. > CVs • Childcare • Retail Available on three levels, Intermediate, Advanced and Higher, 2. a: Register in College and book an information session. > Job applications apprenticeships are work based qualifications combining on-the- b: If you're still at school follow the application process on page • Civil Engineering Technician • Sales Executive job experience with off-the-job training. Normally, you’ll be in 147. • Cleaning and Support Services • Software Developer > Interviews the workplace for four days per week and you’ll have one day per 3. Search for vacancies using the Find An Apprenticeship website • Computing • Sports > How to use LinkedIn and week in College. or visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships • Construction • Supervising social media We’re here to support you through the application process. If 4. Prepare a strong CV to give you the best chance of attracting • Creative and Digital Media • Supply Chain Management 01226 216 732 you want to be an apprentice and don’t have a job, then we can an employer. • Customer Service • Supporting Teaching and Learning [email protected] • Data Analyst in Schools • Dental Nursing • Teaching Assistant Student Profile • Design • Team Leading • Digital Engineering Technician • Travel Consultant Dane “I enjoy having the opportunity to work in a real life salon. The apprenticeship • Digital Marketing • Warehousing and Storage haywood is flexible and I only have to attend College one day a week. I have not only • Early Years Educator developed my hairdressing skills but experienced how a successful business is run.” Wednesday We offer over 100 apprenticeship programmes in a wide range of apprenticeship 4 March 2020 occupational areas. We are always adding to this list, so visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the current listings. 4.00pm to College course: Level 3 Hairdressing Apprenticeship open day 7.00pm

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T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 year olds that will be studied at the Barnsley College has a huge range of study same level as A Levels. They are for young people who would prefer a more technical education when they come to College, rather than programmes available including vocational, GCSE Grade conversion table following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship. apprenticeships, A Levels and traineeships.

T Levels will provide a mixture of: Study programmes New grade structure Old grade structure Each study programme has a qualifi cation or a work • Technical knowledge and practical skills specifi c to your chosen placement as its core aim. industry or occupation. • An industry placement of at least 45 days in your chosen industry or Every study programme is tailored to each individual 9 occupation. depending on previous qualifi cations, aspirations and A* • Relevant maths, English and digital skills. abilities. Study programmes can include: • Common workplace skills. 8 • A qualifi cation. Students who achieve a T Level will get a nationally recognised • English and maths qualifi cations (if you don’t already 7 A certifi cate which employers will use as evidence in their recruitment. have a grade 4/C or above in English and maths). T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom or workshop-based • Level 3 core maths qualifi cation designed for students learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience. 6 who have already achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths B and would like to study maths further. When are they being introduced? • A work experience opportunity. 5 Barnsley College is one of only 54 colleges, and the only college in • Enrichment opportunities including educational visits, South Yorkshire, to run T Levels from September 2020. guest speaker workshops and participating in charity C events. 4 What can I do with a T Level qualifi cation? When you have completed a T Level course, you will be able to choose Entry requirements D between moving into: Everyone is interviewed before being accepted on a 3 • A skilled occupation. programme to ensure it is the right one for you, and that • Higher or degree level apprenticeships. it matches your skills, abilities and future goals. E • Higher level technical study, including Higher Education. 2 We have a set of standard entry requirements; however, the entry requirements shown on the course pages are What subjects will be available? dependent on individual needs, skills, experience and F Courses in construction, digital and education and childcare will be aspirations. Different subjects require different skills and 1 fi rst taught from September 2020. A further 22 courses will be rolled some of these will be assessed at interview. For example, out in stages from 2021, which will cover subjects such as fi nance and for music or performing arts courses you will usually be G accounting, engineering and manufacturing, and creative and design. required to pass an audition. Our entry requirements are guidelines so that you know U U what level you should be aiming at.

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YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Diploma Certificate Certificate Pathways Animal Care Animal Care Animal Care (Practical Skills) (Practical Skills) (Practical Skills) Level 4/5/6 Higher Education

Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, This one-year study programme This one-year study programme, Level 3 Animal Management Animal Care (Practical Skills) this course is ideal if you are aims to develop your practical skills, based at our Wigfield Farm campus, is interested in a career working with knowledge and understanding of for students progressing from a Level animals and it introduces the main care and welfare for a variety of 2 animal-related qualification. principles and practices of animal animals. Level 2 Animal Care Animal Care (Practical Skills) care and welfare. It will further develop the experience, Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, skills and knowledge required to This course gives you a broad you will have access to the facilities prepare you for further work or study introduction to the animal care the working farm provides to within animal care. Level 1 Animal Care Animal Care (Practical Skills) industry, animal care and welfare help prepare you for work in this from managing a pet shop or interesting industry. Course themes: grooming dogs to caring for exotic Course themes: • Animal handling animals. • Managing the care of young animals Course themes: • Maintaining animal health and • Establishing animals in a new wellbeing environment • Feeding and watering animals • Delivering basic animal treatments • Planning, supervising and controlling FACILITIES • Preparing animal accommodation • Selecting, preparing the movement of animals • Maintaining health and wellbeing and maintaining animal • Promoting and maintaining animal Student Profile • A working farm and of animals accommodation wellbeing and health • Handling and restraining animals • Controlling and restraining animals • Planning animal accommodation visitor attraction. “I particularly like how the tutors incorporate • Safe and effective working practices • Preparing and providing animal Catherine • We have over 60 species in Land Based Studies feed Entry requirements: practical work alongside classroom study. of animals. • Animals in the wild and in society Entry requirements: Level 2 animal-related qualification Lowe Whether it be feeding, grooming animals or • Work experience and Functional Skills Level 1 in English dissection in Biology, it’s always made Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 (E/D) or and maths. Entry requirements: above including English and maths. interesting which makes learning the subject Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above so much easier.” including English.

College course: Level 3 Animal Management English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/animalcare

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Technical Diploma Technical Certificate Advanced Technical Diploma Animal Care Animal Care Animal Management This one-year study programme Based at our Wigfield Farm based at Wigfield Farm is ideal if you campus, you will gain work-related are interested in a career working experience studying a mix of This two-year study programme gives you the with animals. It introduces the main practical and theory subjects. opportunity to develop a range of specialist, principles and practices of animal technical and practical skills and further your The wide range of topics covered on care and welfare. knowledge at our Wigfield Farm campus. this course open up diverse career You will gain experience and opportunities within the animal care You will learn how to work safely around animals confidence handling a wide range of industry for you to pursue. and be responsible for planning and carrying animals including meerkats, cows, Course themes: out animal health and husbandry, feeding and goats, horses, pigs, sheep, rabbits and nutrition. alpacas! • Maintaining animal health Course themes: Course themes: and welfare • Animal feeding and • Animal behaviour and communication • Feeding and watering animals accommodation • Wildlife and ecology conservation • Preparing animal accommodation • Undertaking practical animal • Farm livestock husbandry and welfare • Animal health and wellbeing feeding • Exotic animal health and husbandry • Handling and restraining animals • Care of exotic animals • Business management in the land based sector • Safe and effective working practices • Principles and practice of animal • Undertake estate skills • Animals in the wild and in society behaviour and handling • Animal feeding and nutrition • Basic principles of animal biology • Biological systems of animals Entry requirements: • Animal welfare and breeding Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above You will be required to undertake 150 • Wildlife management and rehabilitation including English. hours of work placement. • Animal nursing • Zoological collections Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Entry requirements: including English and maths. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, maths and Science. (An alternative study programme option is still available at Level 3 if you do not achieve a Grade 4/C in maths and science).

English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/animalcare

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Conservation or Other Careers • Animal Nutritionist • Groom/Stable Hand Environmental professional* • Animal Technician • Kennel/Cattery Worker • Dog Trainer/Handler • Pet Behaviour Counsellor Earning Potential: £21k - £37k Conservation and Environmental Professionals are responsible for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the countryside and the wider environment. They carry out practical conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the natural environment. They also assist with ecological surveys to identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw up conservation plans.

Z00 Keeper** Earning Potential: £16k - £24k Zoo Keepers look after animals in zoos and safari parks. They also work in aquariums and sometimes in the wild.

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FACILITIES Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Pathways Diploma Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma • Print making room. • Six general art and Art, Design Art and Art and The creative pathway in Art and Design means that you can start at Level 1 or 2 and then progress to a design rooms. Level 3 in one of the following specialist areas: Graphic Design, Art and Design or Fashion and Clothing. • 3D workshop. and Media Design Design • Ceramics room with Level 6 Higher Education kilns. • Photography studio. • Three Mac rooms with Throughout the course you will be Providing an opportunity for those who This study programme provides an Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 6 for more information) introduced to a range of topics are intrigued by art and design to opportunity for those with an interest creative cloud software within Art, Design and Media. explore and develop art and design in visual arts to explore, develop and • Industrial sewing ideas in both 2D and 3D. test their creativity within a The course will encourage you to workshop stimulating and demanding Level 5 Higher Education re-engage with education, understand the Develop and test your creativity within qualification structure which supports required knowledge and gain skills you will a structure that will provide a sound transition to university level study or a need to progress to further education or base of skills and knowledge, enhance career in the creative industries. Level 4 employment within the creative industries. self-confidence and reveal the potential career demands and opportunities that Throughout the course you will explore You will be encouraged to explore and Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 6 for more information) exist within the sector. all areas of art and design, developing develop art and design ideas in both 2D and skills through practical work and 3D. The work you produce will be shaped by The work you produce will be shaped by theoretical study. Your work will be your own research. your own research. enhanced through educational and Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course themes: Course themes: gallery visits; previous students have visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Level 3 Access to HE: Art and Design (19 years plus, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk) You will work with a range of media and You will work with a range of media and Tate Modern London. techniques within the following areas: techniques within the following areas: Level 3 Art and Design Fashion and Clothing Graphic Design • Painting, drawing and printmaking • Painting, drawing and printmaking Course themes: • Graphic design and photography • Graphic design and photography After developing the foundation skills Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) • Fashion and textile design • Fashion and textile design within year 1, in year 2 you will be given • Sculpture and 3D design • Sculpture and 3D design a brief for each unit and will complete • Visual arts • Visual arts these within your chosen discipline Level 2 Art and Design including: Entry requirements: Entry requirements: • Fine art Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) Four GCSEs at grade 2/E or above including Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Fashion textiles Live English and a positive school report. including English. Where applicants do • 3D design Where applicants do not quite meet the not quite meet the entry requirements, Briefs entry requirements, the tutor may use the tutor may use their discretion based Entry requirements: Students won the Best of Level 1 Art, Design and Media their discretion based on the portfolio and on the portfolio and interview. Barnsley Mayor’s Award Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above interview. for their artwork based on including English and a portfolio of work. the Picasso Live Brief set by The Cooper Gallery. English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art

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Level 3 Level 3 Level 3/4

Diploma/Extended Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Foundation Diploma Graphic Fashion and Art and Design Clothing Design

Graphic Designers are visual The Fashion and Clothing Extended This qualification aims to facilitate communicators; creating and Diploma is a practical, work related your progression, primarily, but not combining words, symbols, and course. exclusively, to appropriate Higher images to professionally express Education in Art, Design and Media. Looking for an ideas and messages. Throughout the course you will We build on your prior experience, investigate and develop both your linking skills already acquired with On this study programme you will creativity and theoretical knowledge of ideas and challenges which will Apprenticeship? study all areas of graphic design, fashion and clothing. extend your critical independence. photography and digital media You will produce a portfolio of design including web design. This course explores a wide range work including a sample folder of of art and design activities including We have a range of apprenticeships in the techniques, pattern cutting work, You will also get the chance to media experimentation and research. creative industries. practical fashion and clothing projects develop your work through and a small catwalk collection which Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for educational and gallery visits Course themes: you will showcase in our end of year example: including international residential You will specialise in one of the exhibition. You will also get the chance trips to cities such as New York and following areas: • Digital Marketing Officer to go on educational and gallery visits. Paris. • Fine art • Graphic Designer Course themes: • Graphic design • Junior Journalist Course themes: • 3D design • Drawing development and design To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within • Designing for the creative industry • Fashion/textiles method an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry • Design for print • Historical and contextual studies willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to • Design for advertising Entry requirements: • Pattern cutting and development find employment. • Digital photography and image One A Level or Level 3 Diploma • Fashion marketing manipulation qualification. (Individual consideration For more information and a full list of apprenticeships • Computers in art and design • Typography will be given if you are 21 years of age visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships • Design realisation • Social media applications or over with no formal qualifications). Entry requirements: You must be aged 18 or above and Entry requirements: have a good portfolio of work. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Wednesday including English. GCSE in Art or Textiles including English and a portfolio of apprenticeship 4 March 2020 will be an advantage. work. 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art

24 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 25 Future Careers Business,Warehousing Studying Art, Design and Fashion at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Graphic Designer* and Logistics Designer, Advertising, Graphic Artist Earning Potential: £15k - £40k Graphic Designers work on a variety of products and activities, such as websites, advertising, magazines, games, packaging and branding and work with a wide range of media including photography and Computer Aided Design (CAD) to fulfil briefs set out by their clients. They have to think creatively to produce new and innovative ideas which meet their clients’ needs. Other Careers • Advertising Art Director • Museum Curator Fashion Designer* • Animator • Printmaker • CGI Artist • Production Designer • Creative Director • Textile Designer Earning Potential: £20k - £60k • Illustrator Being a Fashion Designer is all about working on the design of clothing. There are three main markets that a fashion designer can work for: haute couture, ready-to-wear and high street fashion. A Fashion Designer may work to their own brief or be given a brief to work towards, but this all depends on the level of responsibility they have and what company they work for.

Art Teacher* Earning Potential: £22k - £32k

Art Teachers work at GCSE level in schools with young people aged 11 to 16 years old, or with people aged 16 or above within Further or Higher Education institutions, there is also the possibility of working with the wider public in a community group setting. Some Art Teachers teach a range of art disciplines, such as painting, drawing, printing, ceramics, photography, model making and computer aided design (CAD). Other teachers may specialise in teaching only one discipline.

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Level 3 Level 2/3 Level 3

Extended Diploma Certificate Certificate Business Accounting Business Honours Programme Honours Programme

For budding entrepreneurs and those wanting to progress in the world of business, this course is The Honours Programme is aimed The Honours Programme is aimed at designed to provide you with the at ambitious and talented students ambitious and talented students who skills and knowledge needed to work who want to pursue a vocational want to pursue a vocational career. career. successfully in the business and It will give you the opportunity to commercial sector. This course is designed to provide you be stretched and demonstrate your Looking for an You will study seven mandatory with the skills and knowledge needed personal best. You will be provided business units which will provide an to work successfully in the finance, with an opportunity to study on a Apprenticeship? introduction to the fundamentals of business and commercial sector and/ bespoke pathway, ensuring you have business and six specialist units which or to progress onto Higher Education. transferable skills and the technical ability employers and universities want. cover a range of business specialisms. You will undertake a range of We have a range of apprenticeships in the Course themes: accountancy units at Levels 2 and 3 Course themes: business, warehousing and logistics sector. including: Bookkeeping, Computerised • Marketing • Marketing Accounts, Management Accounting, • Enterprise Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for • Enterprise Financial Accounting and Indirect Tax. • Finance example: • Finance • Event planning • Accountant • Event planning Year 1: • Human resources • Human resources • Business Administrator • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate • International business • Operations/Departmental Manager • International business • Retail • Retail Year 2: • Retailer • Team leadership • Warehouse Operative • Team leadership • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma • Work experience • Work experience • Extended project qualification • Business law To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within • Business law • Level 3 core maths • Level 3 core maths an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry Entry requirements: • Extended project qualification willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to Entry requirements: find employment. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, Entry requirements: including English OR a merit or For more information and a full list of apprenticeships including GCSE English and maths at Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above distinction in a BTEC First Diploma in a visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships grade 6/B or above. including GCSE English and maths at relevant subject area. grade 6/B or above.

Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 English and Maths 4.00pm to Apply Now! open day 7.00pm If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/business

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Accountants provide accounting and auditing services, advise clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial information and perform other accounting duties required by management for the planning and control of a client’s income and expenditure. Other Careers • Accounts Assistant • Payroll Supervisor • Company Secretary • Pensions Adviser • Credit Controller • Quality Manager • Finance Officer • Retail Banker • Investment/Commercial • Retail Manager Marketing Professional or Banker • Supply Chain Manager • Management Director* Consultant Earning potential: £15k - £55K

Marketing Professionals are involved in the development of marketing campaigns whilst maintaining and building relationships between the business and its customers.

Personal Assistant or Secretary* Earning potential: £16k - £40K

Personal Assistants and Secretaries provide administrative and secretarial support to individuals, departmental or management teams within organisations.

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FACILITIES Student Profile Level 1 Level 2 Pathways Certificate Certificate • Industry-standard ellie kitchens and equipment. Introduction to Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Professional Cookery Culinary Skills and • Commercial training denton bar and restaurant, The Culinary Skills and Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) “I love creating new dishes, Hospitality Service Open Kitchen. it’s definitely one of my • Well-equipped Hospitality Service City and Guilds favourite things to do and classrooms. Level 2 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service College has only increased City and Guilds my desire to be a professional This course is for those interested in Patisserie and Confectionery (Café Culture) chef. The College has a positive the hospitality and catering industry atmosphere and the staff This qualification is for anyone and you will be introduced to Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) are kind and helpful.” who is interested in a career in the professional cookery skills in stove, hospitality sector. larder and patisserie. College course: Level 1 It will teach you about many aspects You will get an initial insight and Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Culinary Skills and of the industry and you’ll gain introduction into culinary skills, open Hospitality Service valuable practical and teamwork customer care and quality service. skills. days Former Ecclesfield Course themes: School pupil Course themes: • Cooking skills in stove, larder • Basic cooking skills and patisserie • Front of house skills including • Front of house skills including Wednesday 16 October 2019 customer care and food and customer care and food and 4.00pm to 7.00pm beverage service beverage service • Food safety • Food safety Saturday 23 November 2019 • Healthy eating • Healthy eating 11.00am to 2.00pm You will also gain a qualification in: You will also gain a qualification in: Thursday 30 January 2020 Did you • CIEH Food Safety • CIEH Food Safety 4.00pm to 7.00pm know? • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in In 2019, our students had Workskills Workskills Alumni Profile the opportunity to showcase their skills at regional events Entry requirements: Entry requirements: including cooking for the Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above declan “I really enjoyed learning so many new and different skills at Royal Family during the including English and a positive school in English and maths OR Level Barnsley College. I liked meeting many other great chefs who shared annual Royal Horse Show. report. 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills or crofts their expertise with us. My course has given me a once-in-lifetime equivalent. opportunity to cook for the Royal Family.”

College course: Level 3 Professional Cookery English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/candh

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 3

Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Patisserie and Patisserie and Professional Confectionery Confectionery Cookery (CafÉ Culture) City and Guilds City and Guilds City and Guilds This is a professional programme The Advanced Diploma in Professional for those looking for a career within Cookery is for anyone who works or This course is ideal if you are the specialist area of patisserie and wants to work as a chef in the catering Looking for an interested in patisserie and confectionery. and hospitality sector. confectionery and you will be You will learn and develop advanced It allows you to further develop skills introduced to the knowledge and practical techniques and knowledge and enhance your understanding of Apprenticeship? skills required to produce items and relating to all aspects of patisserie stove, larder and patisserie skills. You dishes for the pastry section of a and confectionery as well as will take part in two to three months of kitchen or café. supervisory skills. work placements in restaurants such We have a range of apprenticeships in the catering as Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, The and hospitality industry. You will learn and develop advanced Course themes: practical techniques and knowledge Waterside Inn and Chewton Glen. • Supervisory skills Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for relating to all aspects of patisserie Course themes: example: and confectionery. • Principles of food safety supervision • Practical gastronomy • Advanced food preparation and • Chef de Partie Course themes: • Fermented doughs cooking techniques • Commis Chef • Patisserie skills • Petit fours • Advanced pastry and patisserie skills • Hospitality Team Member/Supervisor • Bakery skills • Hot, cold and frozen desserts • Food hygiene and health and safety • Biscuits, cakes and sponges • Kitchen management and supervisory To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within • Confectionery skills an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry • Barista skills • Decorative display items skills • Resource management and control willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to • Hospitality skills Entry requirements: find employment. • Customer service • Menu planning and cost control Level 2 CertificateOR Diploma in Entry requirements: For more information and a full list of apprenticeships Entry requirements: Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service. visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships Level 2 CertificateOR Diploma in Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service. in English and maths OR Level 1 Certificate in Culinary Skills or equivalent. Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 open day 4.00pm to English and Maths Apply Now! 7.00pm If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/candh

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Studying Catering and Hospitality at Barnsley College will enable CHILDCARE AND you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Chef* EDUCATION PROFESSIONS Earning Potential: £13k - £55k Chefs design and plan menus and oversee the preparation and presentation of food in restaurants, pubs, cafés and hotels.

Other Careers Hotel Manager* • Bar Manager/Licensee • Kitchen Supervisor/ • Catering Services Manager Earning Potential: £20k - £40k Manager • Pastry Chef/ • Function and Confectioner Hotel Managers organise, co-ordinate and direct the activities Banqueting Manager/ • Restaurant Manager/ and resources of hotels, hostels, holiday camps and chalets. Supervisor Supervisor They are also responsible for the recruitment and management • Housekeeper of hotel staff and suppliers.

Baker and Patisserie Chef** Earning Potential: £18k - £60k Bakers and Flour Confectioners prepare and bake dough, pastry and cake mixtures, and make and finish confectionery products by hand.

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Level 1 Level 2 Diploma Pathways new Certifi cate Student Profi le Introduction to Early Years Level 6 Higher Education A new approach to qualifi cations Children and practitioner hannah T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 dickinson Level 5 Higher Education year olds that will provide you Young People’s This qualifi cation has been designed “I have received constant Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 6 for more information) with technical knowledge and to provide students with an practical skills specifi c to your Settings and understanding of the knowledge and support from tutors chosen industry or occupation. skills needed when working directly who are fl exible to with babies and young children from my preferred learning You’ll spend 80% of your time Health and birth to seven years of age. Level 4 Higher Education in the classroom and 20% on a style. My placement has 45-day industry placement to Social Care It covers a wide range of areas allowed me to build up equip you with the knowledge including supporting care routines for my experience of working Childcare and Education and skills employers are babies and young children, supporting in different settings.” Level 3 This qualifi cation is aimed at looking for. the well-being of babies and young Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) students who wish to develop an children for healthy lifestyles and College course: Level 3 Childcare and Education understanding of the job roles and supporting the needs of babies and Childcare settings within this sector. T Level Level 3 (See page 8 for more information) Professions will be one of the young children with special educational Former Kettlethorpe High fi rst areas to run the new You will develop knowledge and needs and disabilities. School pupil technical qualifi cations being awareness of the skills required for Course themes: Level 2 Early Years Practitioner launched in September 2020. progression within this area. • Roles and responsibilities of the Barnsley College is one of only Course themes: Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) 54 colleges, and the only • Sharing learning experiences with • Health and safety of babies college in South Yorkshire, young children and young children in the early to offer T Levels from years • Growth and development of young Introduction to Children and Young People’s September 2020. children • Equality, diversity and inclusive Level 1 practice in Early Years Settings Settings and Health and Social Care For more information on T Level • Healthy living English and Maths courses we offer, you can visit • Safeguarding, protection and Entry requirements: welfare of babies and young If you do not already have a grade 4/C or us online or talk to us in person. children in Early Years Settings above in GCSE English and maths, you will Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above We’re here to help. automatically undertake further study FACILITIES including English and a positive school Entry requirements: in these subjects as part of your study www.barnsley.ac.uk/tlevels report. programme. 01226 216 123 Four GCSEs at grades 3/D or above We have superb facilities including English and maths or Level 1 including a nursery and a Functional skills in English and maths, classroom which allow you OR a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant subject and Level 1 Functional skills in Apply Now! to become familiar with a English and maths. work setting whilst you are www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare in College. To study on these courses you will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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This qualification is suitable for a range of students either working or wishing to College course: Level 3 Childcare work in early years education and care. Former Barnsley Academy pupil The course is suitable for those wishing to progress to Higher Education. You must complete 15 mandatory units. Looking for an You must also complete an Effective Practice Study and Extended Assessment. Course themes: Apprenticeship? • Child development from conception to seven years of age We have a range of apprenticeships in the • Play and learning childcare and education sector. • Children’s additional needs Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for Entry requirements: example: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including • Early Years Educator English and maths OR Level 2 Early Years • Playworker and Education, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within Level 2 qualification. an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. English and Maths For more information and a full list of apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these Did you subjects as part of your study programme. Wednesday know? apprenticeship 4 March 2020 You could gain a maximum of Apply Now! 168 UCAS points by studying 4.00pm to our Level 3 course.* www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare open day 7.00pm

*2018 entry To study on these courses you will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Nursery Worker** Other Careers Earning Potential: £14k - £24k • Child/Early Years • Hospital Play Specialist Nursery Workers care for young children, usually Officer • Primary Education jobs from birth to five years old, running activities to • Children and Family • Playworker support their physical and emotional development, Social Worker • Resort Representative their education and play. • Early Years Practitioner

Family support worker*** Earning Potential: £18k - £35k Family Support Workers give emotional and practical help and advice to families that are having long or short-term difficulties. This would include support in helping children to stay with their families if that is what’s best for them in their particular situation.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Pathways Introductory Diploma Technical Diploma Foundation Diploma Extended Diploma Level 4/5/6 Higher Education Information Information Information Information Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 6 for more information) Technology Technology Technology Technology (IT Technical (IT Infrastructure Level 3 Information Technology (Digital Technician) If you want to develop your own IT skills Practitioner) Technician) Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) rather than specifi c computing or IT knowledge, then this is the course for you. This course is suitable if you have a very T Level Level 3 (See page 8 for more information) This course is suitable if you are seeking Information Technology has a signifi cant This course covers a wide range of topics which progression into a career in IT or to role in the world around us. You will keen interest in Computing and IT. It will help you progress onto further study or further study. develop the knowledge, skills and is a fast moving course run over two enter the workplace. understanding required by the IT sector. years which builds on knowledge gained Level 2 Information Technology This qualifi cation focuses on the skills previously. Course themes: required to support the needs of business This one-year course provides an excellent Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) through data analysis and decision • Developing digital information using IT start in IT. You will study a wide range of IT It will allow you to combine your skills of making, to identifying the most suitable • Using digital communication technologies topics that help develop the knowledge and problem solving, analysis and creative channel to communicate a business • Solving technical IT problems practical skills needed for a career in IT. thinking and design to prepare solutions Level 1 Information Technology • Creating a spreadsheet to solve problems need and creating suitable content, or to the various problems encountered in considering how emerging technologies technology, software and data. • Creating a website Course themes: • Creating a computer program can be used to support business needs. FACILITIES • Developing a digital product • Fundamentals of IT Course themes: • Creating a digital animated graphic Course themes: • Global information • Computer networks • Fundamentals of IT • Essentials of IT • Global information Entry requirements • Essentials of cyber security • Project management • You will work with a range • Well-equipped suite of rooms • Product development • Cyber security of software such as Creative including a contemporary Four GCSEs at grade 2/E or above including • Building IT systems • CC+ cloud technology English and maths along with a good reference • Developing a smarter planet Cloud, Offi ce and Visual Studio. Fujitsu laboratory. • Supporting IT functions • Computer networks from your school. • IT software and hardware installation • Internet of everything • Computer hardware • Virtual and augmented reality and upgrade • Mobile technology • Creating a computer network Entry requirements: • Using emerging technologies A new approach to qualifi cations Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Entry requirements: Entry requirements: including English and maths plus a good Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including personal reference, successful interview and English Language and maths. Other T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 Computing will be one of the fi rst For more information on T Level A grade 3/D in English and maths, or attendance at a taster session. relevant qualifi cations or experience will year olds that will provide you with areas to run the new technical courses we offer, you can visit us Level 1 in Functional Skills English and also be considered. technical knowledge and practical qualifi cations being launched in online or talk to us in person. maths, plus an IT qualifi cation. As part of skills specifi c to your chosen September 2020. We’re here to help. your study programme, you will have the industry or occupation. Barnsley College is one of only www.barnsley.ac.uk/ opportunity to improve your English and maths qualifi cations. You’ll spend 80% of your time in 54 colleges, and the only tlevels the classroom and 20% on a 45-day college in South Yorkshire, 01226 216 123 industry placement to equip you to offer T Levels from new English and Maths with the knowledge and skills September 2020. Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will employers are looking for. automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/computing

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Studying Computing at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Mobile App Developer* Earning potential: £21k - £55K Mobile App Developers design and build applications that can run on phones or tablets, usually running either iOS or Android software. Looking for an Web Developer* Other Careers Earning potential: £20k - £50K • Games Designer • IT/Telecommunications Apprenticeship? • Graphic Designer Director Web Developers work on building the framework of a • IT Business Analyst/Architect • IT Teacher website, combining programming skills to create and • IT Engineer • IT User Support Technician We have a range of apprenticeships in the manage complex websites and online systems. • IT Operations Technician • Programmer/Software computing industry. • IT Project/Programme Development Professional Manager • Systems Designer Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for • IT Specialist Manager • Web Designer example: IT Support Technician* • Data Analyst • Infrastructure Technician Earning potential: £16k - £35K • Network Engineer IT Support Technicians fix faults with software and • Software Developer/Tester hardware, install new equipment and may train To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within people on using new technological systems. an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. Student Profile For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships “I chose to study at Barnsley College as alex it has a stellar reputation. It is a brilliant morrison College with a clear focus on getting you where you need to be. Also, the tutors Wednesday make the course both easy to follow and apprenticeship 4 March 2020 fun.” 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm College course: Level 3 Computing Former Stocksbridge High School pupil

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Wednesday 16 October 2019 Saturday 23 November 2019 Thursday 30 January 2020 4.00pm to 7.00pm 11.00am to 2.00pm 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm

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FACILITIES Level 1 Level 1/2/3 Level 3 • Principles of organising, planning and Pathways pricing construction work Purpose built construction General Bricklaying • Constructing radial and battered campus, the CUBE, brickwork containing specialist • Carrying out decorative and reinforced Level 5/6 Higher Education Construction brickwork workshops, equipment, Bricklaying allows you to work on a • Constructing fi replaces and chimneys classrooms and software. Operative range of projects, from creating a Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 6 for more information) single conservatory to building brand Employability skills are general skills that new homes or large commercial you will need in most jobs. On this course developments. you will learn a range of employability skills Find out what it is really like to work such as teamwork, communication, CV Level 3 Bench Joinery Bricklaying Construction and the Built Environment on a construction site. This course will You could also work on restoration writing and self-management, all of which provide you with fi rst hand experience projects, refurbishing brickwork and are required by employers. Painting and Decorating Plastering Plumbing Site Carpentry of working on a construction build masonry. To become a bricklayer, you from start to fi nish. will need to be able to read plans and Entry requirements: work in an organised way. If you enjoy Level 1 Certifi cate: Successful interview Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) You will study in a working environment doing practical things and you are with an initial assessment in English and to get real life work experience in order T Level Level 3 (See page 8 for more information) interested in construction, bricklaying maths at Entry Level 3 or above. to provide you with the practical skills could be the perfect career for you. required for a successful career within Level 1 Diploma: Three GCSEs at grade 2/E construction. Course themes: or above including English OR successful Bench Joinery Bricklaying Construction and the Built Environment Level 1 interview with an initial assessment in Level 2 You will learn practical skills in a English and maths at Entry Level 3 or range of construction trades including • Principles of building construction, above. Maintenance and Operations Painting and Decorating Plastering Plumbing Site Carpentry painting and decorating, bricklaying, information and communication To progress to Level 2/3 you must plastering, carpentry and joinery and • Contribute to setting out and building complete the previous level. Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) plumbing. of masonry structures up to damp proof course Course themes: • Carrying out blocklaying, bricklaying cavity and walling activities Level 1 Bricklaying Carpentry and Joinery General Construction Operative • Bricklaying • Block paving Level 2 Painting and Decorating Plastering Plumbing • Guttering • Mixing materials • Principles of building construction, • Laying/preparing foundations information and communication • Building solid walling, isolated and A new approach to qualifi cations Entry requirements: attached piers • Interpreting working drawings to set T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 Construction will be one of the For more information on T Level No formal entry requirements. out masonry structures year olds that will provide you with fi rst areas to run the new courses we offer, you can visit us technical knowledge and practical technical qualifi cations being online or talk to us in person. skills specifi c to your chosen launched in September 2020. We’re here to help. industry or occupation. Barnsley College is one of only www.barnsley.ac.uk/tlevels You’ll spend 80% of your time in 54 colleges, and the only 01226 216 123 the classroom and 20% on a college in South Yorkshire, English and Maths 45-day industry placement to to offer T Levels from Apply Now! equip you with the knowledge and September 2020. If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will new www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction skills employers are looking for. automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme.

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Level 1/2/3

• Applying standard papers to walls Painting and and ceilings • Producing specialist finishes for open Decorating decorative work Level 3 days • Applying hangings to walls and ceilings Painters and Decorators use a range • Producing specialist architectural of coverings to enhance and protect finishes for decorative work surfaces. These surfaces could Wednesday 16 October 2019 • Applying water-borne paint systems 4.00pm to 7.00pm include plaster, metal and wood. using airless equipment Painters and Decorators work on • Applying water-borne paint systems Saturday 23 November 2019 a variety of jobs which require a using High Volume Low Pressure 11.00am to 2.00pm different set of skills and techniques. (HVLP) spray equipment Thursday 30 January 2020 You could be painting and decorating 4.00pm to 7.00pm a house or large commercial buildings. Entry requirements: If you like practical work and enjoy Level 1: Three GCSEs at grade being artistic, this could be a perfect 2/E or above including English OR career for you. successful interview with an initial assessment in English and maths at Wednesday This practical course will equip you apprenticeship 4 March 2020 with specialist techniques in painting Entry Level 3 or above. and decorating. To progress to Level 2/3 you must 4.00pm to complete the previous level. open day 7.00pm Course themes: Level 1 • Introduction to health and safety in construction • Painting techniques Did you • Painting and wallpapering • Applying decorative effects know? You will have the opportunity to Level 2 take part in regional and national • Preparing surfaces for decoration trade competitions such as • Applying paint systems by brush Johnstone’s Young Painter of the and roller to complex areas Year and SkillBuild.

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Level 1 Certificate Level 2/3 Level 2 Level 1 Certificate Did you Level 1 Certificate/ Level 1/2/3 Diploma know? Level 1/2/3 Diploma Diploma Maintenance and You will have the opportunity to take part Bench Plastering in regional and national Plumbing Carpentry Operations trade competitions such as Joinery Skillbuild. As a plumber you could work on installing and Joinery Level 3 As a maintenance operative, you Plastering serves a protective or maintaining heating systems, fitting function, making buildings more will carry out general repairs and • Health, safety and welfare in domestic appliances, or fitting bathrooms and Bench joinery is the preparation, robust. It is a skilled job and there is Carpentry and joinery focuses on the maintenance to brickwork, paint, construction emergency repairs. You could also work with setting out, and manufacture of a high demand for good plasterers. installation of joinery components plaster, woodwork and other elements • Principles of organising, planning gas fires and cookers. joinery components. of existing buildings. Plasterers mix and then paste plaster and pricing construction work and on the setting out and Course themes: Timber is still an important onto the interior surfaces of buildings • Running in-situ moulds fabrication of timber elements used You will perform tasks associated with Level 1 in construction. construction material. It is used a wide variety of different trades, rather to prepare them for decoration. They Entry requirements: • Introduction to health and safety throughout the industry and working than specialising in just one area. work on a range of buildings including Level 1 introduces you to carpentry Level 1 Certificate: Successful in construction with it can be extremely varied and This qualification is ideal for anyone houses and commercial buildings. and joinery skills and allows you interview with an initial assessment • Connecting pipes and fitting appliances rewarding. working as a maintenance operative in to learn, develop and practise the Course themes: in English and maths at Entry Level 3 • Installing rain water goods Using carpentry tools and equipment domestic and commercial premises. skills required for employment and/ Level 1 or above. or career progression in carpentry or you will learn skills in measuring and Level 2 setting out joinery products. You will Course themes: • Introduction to health and safety in joinery. Level 1 Diploma: Three GCSEs at • Installing and testing components also have the opportunity to use • Health and safety construction grade 2/E or above including English of plumbing systems Course themes: power tools. • Moving, storing and handling • Preparing background surfaces and and maths OR successful interview • Commissioning and resources applying finishing coats • Maintain and use carpentry and with an initial assessment in English decommissioning systems Course themes: • Bricklaying • Producing components from joinery hand tools and maths at Entry Level 3 or above. • Maintaining the effective operation • Repairing and renewing fencing moulds • Prepare and use carpentry and • Set up and operate a circular saw To progress to Level 2/3 you must of systems and gates joinery portable power tools • Produce setting out details for Level 2 complete the previous level. • Installing basic plumbing Level 3 • Produce woodworking joints bench joinery products • Principles of building construction, • Mark out from setting out details for • Preparing surfaces for plastering • Understand and carry out electrical work on information and communication Entry requirements: bench joinery products • Roofing domestic plumbing systems • Apply plastering materials to Level 1 Certificate: Successful • Manufacture bench joinery products • Tiling • Understand central heating systems interiors interview with an initial assessment • Understand water systems Entry requirements: Entry requirements: • Fix dry lining and plasterboards to in English and maths at Entry Level 3 interiors or above. Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery. No formal entry requirements. Entry requirements: Level 1 Certificate: Successful interview with Level 1 Diploma: Three GCSEs at an initial assessment in English and maths at grade 2/E or above including English Entry Level 3 or above. OR successful initial assessment in English and maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Diploma: Three GCSEs at grade 2/E above. or above including English and maths OR successful interview with an initial assessment in English and maths at Entry Level 3 or above plus successful BPEC assessment. English and Maths To progress to Level 2 you must complete the Apply Now! Level 1 course. If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction

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Level 2/3 Level 2 Level 3 Site Construction Construction and the Built and the Built Wednesday Carpentry apprenticeship 4 March 2020 Environment Environment 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm If you want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood then this is the This qualification is suitable for you This qualification is suitable for you course for you. if you are interested in pursuing a if you are interested in pursuing a professional or technical career in the You will learn the skills and techniques professional or technical career in the construction industry and will prepare required for the carpentry and construction industry and will prepare you for employment and Higher joinery trade which focuses on the you for employment and Higher Education. installation of joinery components Education. and on the setting out and fabrication There are six mandatory units which There are six mandatory units which of timber elements. provide a comprehensive introduction to provide a comprehensive introduction to This course provides a general Construction and the Built Environment. Construction and the Built Environment. Looking for an understanding of theory and develops There are another 12 optional units There are another 12 optional units the practical skills needed to work as which look into specialist areas within which look into specialist areas within a carpenter or joiner. construction. construction. Apprenticeship? Course themes: Course themes: Course themes: • Principles of building construction, • Maths • Construction technology and design We have a range of apprenticeships in the information and communication • Technology in construction and civil engineering construction industry. • Carry out first fix flooring and • Sustainability • Project management in construction roofing • Design • Building surveying Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for • Carry out first fix frames, partitions • Computer Aided Design (CAD) for example: and stairs Entry requirements: construction • Bricklayer • Carry out second fixing operations Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Construction Manager including English and maths Entry requirements: • Plasterer Entry requirements: plus pre-admission assessments. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery. including English and maths plus To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within pre-admission assessments. an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction

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Level 4/5/6 Higher Education Level 5/6 Higher Education

Apprenticeships LevelHigher 4 (SeeEducation page 6at for UCB* more information) Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 Engineering (Mechatronics) - Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information)

Electrical Installation Level 2 Vehicle Fitting Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Vehicle Maintenance Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) Level 2 Electrical Installation Engineering Technology

Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) Level 1 Transport Maintenance

Level 1 Engineering Technology Electrical Installation

Wednesday 16 October 2019 4.00pm to 7.00pm Alumni Profile Saturday 23 November 2019 open 11.00am to 2.00pm george “College helped me get to where I am today because it gave me a good foundation. Thursday 30 January 2020 In my current job this gives me an advantage over other designers who have never days 4.00pm to 7.00pm naylor been ‘on the tools’ as I can make the design as ‘buildable’ as possible to reduce the delays on site.”

College course: Level 3 Electrical Installation Apprenticeship Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 Now: Electrical Design Engineer at Waldeck Consulting and studying a HNC in Building Services. 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm

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Level 1 Level 1/2/3 Level 2/3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Diploma Diploma Diploma Extended Certificate Diploma Foundation and Extended Diploma Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering: Engineering: Engineering: technology Installation Technology Electrical/ Electrical/ Electrical/ Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical (Mechatronics) (Mechatronics) (Mechatronics) Are you the kind of person who Electricians fit and repair electrical Mechanical Engineers develop and enjoys pulling things apart to see circuits and wiring in people’s homes design components and machinery how they work? Better still, can you and businesses. They also install used in many industries such as figure out how to put something and maintain electrical equipment, manufacturing, construction, water, Mechanical Engineers develop and Engineers use cutting edge Studying on this programme will give you a back together again? Or do you have instruments and machinery. power, health and transport. design components and machinery technology using the principles of broad range of knowledge and skills required a knack for designing things? If This qualification allows you to You will have the opportunity to study used in many industries. science and maths. for a wide range of exciting careers in you’re itching for hands-on learning acquire knowledge and craft skills at the Premdor Academy. The aim Electrical Engineers design, build and You could work in a range of engineering. The course is also suitable for right now, it sounds like you could of electrical installation. It does not of the Academy is to develop your maintain electrical control systems, engineering areas such as individuals who are considering progression to really thrive in engineering. require occupational evidence from knowledge in order to prepare you for machinery and equipment. After manufacturing, designing, nuclear or Higher Education. This course offers a broad based the workplace, so is suitable for you a successful career in the engineering successful completion of this one year military engineering. You could also foundation in engineering. if you don’t currently work within the industry. Course themes: course you can progress to a Level 3 progress to an HNC/HND on successful electrical industry but want to. Electrical On this course you will have Course themes: Diploma. completion of the course. • Selection and application of Programmable the opportunity to study at the Course themes: • Engineering materials Course themes: Course themes: Logic Controllers (PLCs) AmcoGiffen Academy. The aim of • Electrical installation theory and • Marking out • Principles and applications of electronic the Academy is to develop your technology • Machining Electrical Electrical devices and circuits knowledge in order to prepare you for • Electrical installation methods • Fabrication • Electrical and electronic principles • Organisational efficiency and • Electrical technology a successful career with AmcoGiffen • Procedures and requirements • Welding • Installation of electrical equipment improvement or with other companies in the • Electrical installation craft skills • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Electrical testing and commissioning • Electrical and electronic principles Mechanical engineering industry. • Electrical science and principles • Building electrical maintenance • Installation of electrical equipment Entry requirements: • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Mechanical • Electrical testing and commissioning robotics Course themes: Entry requirements: Level 2: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D • Maths Mechanical • Welding principles/technology • Fabrication Level 1: Two GCSEs including maths including English plus maths at • Mechanical principles • Manufacturing systems technology • Manufacturing systems technology • Electrical Installation grade 2/E and English grade 2/E or grade 4/C or above OR Technology • Engineering drawing • CNC machining • Hydraulic pneumatics • Electrical Maintainance above. Engineering Level 1 at Merit or • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Further maths • Welding Distinction and evidence of working at Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or Entry requirements: Level 2 in English and maths. Entry requirements: above including English plus maths at Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including grade 4/C or above. To progress to Level 3 you must including English plus maths at grade Successful completion of the Extended Two GCSEs including maths grade English and science plus maths at grade 6/B complete Level 2. 5/C or above OR Level 2 in Engineering. Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical 3/D and English grade 2/E or above. Level 3: To progress to Level 3 you or above OR successful completion of the Engineering. Plus initial assessment and successful must complete Level 2. Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering interview. (Mechatronics). English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Diploma/Certificate Diploma Extended Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma Diploma Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Motor Vehicle: Transport Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Fitting Vehicle Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance maintenance and Maintenance AND Maintenance AND Do you want to maintain and repair repair different types of vehicles including REPAIR REPAIR cars, vans or trucks? Do you want to Motor Vehicle Technicians repair and Motor Vehicle Technicians repair and service a range of vehicles including learn how to fit and replace parts service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries If you love to be around cars and cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and and tyres or would you like to run This course is suitable for anyone who If you love to be around cars, becoming and coaches. enjoy fixing things, becoming an coaches. your own motor vehicle business? is wanting to progress onto Higher a Motor Vehicle Technician is a dream They work on all vehicle mechanics auto mechanic could be your dream This course is suitable for anyone Education or become a skilled motor job. They carry out routine services and and electrics, from engines and job. repairs, MOTs, roadside repairs and who has an interest in starting or vehicle technician. Motor Vehicle Technicians maintain and exhaust systems to air-conditioning Auto mechanics repair and tune use diagnostic equipment to look for developing a career in the motor It will give you a good background into repair vehicles and tune engines. They and security. engines to maximum running faults on vehicles. industry. the motor vehicle industry and will also install parts and accessories and efficiency, install parts and Course themes: You will study in the College’s motor prepare you for whatever you decide to diagnose and rectify faults. accessories, and repair dented Course themes: vehicle workshop where you will have do next. • Identify components and body panels. The Extended Diploma You will work in real, practical situations • Carry out wheel alignment the opportunity to work on a range of understand their operation provides you with further knowledge Course themes: to enable you to develop the skills and • Inspect and replace exhaust • Prepare and use workshop vehicles. in applied units which are specialised • Applied physics experience necessary to operate and components equipment required to remove and for the motor vehicle industry. Course themes: • Applied electronics maintain a modern motor car safely and • Remove and replace auxiliary replace components • Applied maths efficiently. electrical units • Follow instructions for using Course themes: • Remove and refit braking, • Inspect and repair braking systems suspension, steering and exhaust • Inspection of vehicles hand tools to remove and replace • Applied physics Course themes: • Carry out routine vehicle components • Diagnose and rectify faults components • Applied electronics • Automotive vehicle workshop practices maintenance • Remove and refit wheels and tyres • Remove and replace components • Applied maths • Inspection of vehicles and dispose of waste material Entry requirements: and dispose of waste material • Identify components and understand • Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical Entry requirements: • Identify components and Level 2 Extended Diploma in Vehicle their operation engine, chassis and transmission Two GCSEs at grade 3/D including Entry requirements: understand their operation Maintenance and Repair. • Prepare and use workshop equipment systems maths plus English at grade 2/E or Completion of Transport Maintenance above. required to remove and replace Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Level 1. components Completion of Transport Maintenance Completion of Diploma Vehicle Entry requirements: Level 1. Maintenance Level 2. Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in maths and English.

English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering

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GIRLS STEM Looking for an Apprenticeship? BREAKING THE STEREOTYPE We have a range of apprenticeships in the engineering sector. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for Girlineers example: • Electrical Installer Would you like to inspire more • Mechanic • Technical Support Assistant females into Engineering? To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within Girlineers is a society set up in the an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry Engineering department with the aim of willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to breaking the stereotype and inspiring the find employment. next generation into Engineering. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships Girlineers members visit schools, colleges and attend events to actively promote Engineering and inform young people of Wednesday the wide range of careers paths available apprenticeship 4 March 2020 within the industry. 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm

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Studying Engineering at Barnsley College will enable you to (English for Speakers of Other Languages) develop skills for a range of careers such as: Civil Engineer* Earning Potential: £20k - £80k Civil Engineering is all about improving and protecting the environment in which we all live. Projects can include development, maintenance and construction of bridges, roads, railways, airports, dams, or sea and river defences. Civil Engineers can either be consulting engineers who advise on Other Careers projects and design them or contracting engineers who make the plans real. Engineering • Water Engineer • Welder • CNC Machinist • Design Engineer Motor Vehicle • Electrician Mechanical Engineer** • Electrical Network • Auto Electrician Designer • Motor Vehicle Engineer Earning Potential: £20k - £45k • Engineering Craft • Motor Vehicle Technician • Engineering Geologist • MOT Tester Mechanical Engineers undertake research and design and • Fabricator • Motor Sport Technician manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, • Machinist • Parts Adviser aircraft, building services and other mechanical items. They work • Maintenance Engineer • Roadside Assistance on projects from design stage to final commissioning of a new • Manufacturing Engineer Technician system. • Sheet Metal Worker • Tyre Fitter • Toolmaker

Automotive Engineer** Earning Potential: £20k - £60k An Automotive Engineer designs, tests and develops vehicles from concept stage right through to production. They tend to specialise in a certain area like aerodynamics or emissions and use both traditional methods and state-of-the-art technology to engineer vehicles to high standards.

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Entry Level ESOL If you are a speaker of another language There are five components to the course and and would like to improve your English and you will study the following subjects each maths skills then this is the course for you! week: As well as English and maths you will also • ESOL Student Profile get the chance to study different subjects • Functional Skills maths within College to help you decide on future • Vocational options such as Art and study or career choices. Hair and Beauty Oskar The course is flexible and we can create an You will also have the opportunity to take individual learning programme that fits your part in: Haubergs needs and abilities which will help to develop your skills, knowledge and the confidence • Group tutorials “When I first came to necessary to progress onto further study. • Self-Organised Learning Environments England my English wasn’t (SOLE) very good but after studying Course themes • Enrichment activities this course it has improved a You will have the opportunity to: Entry requirements • Develop your English speaking and lot. I am now not struggling listening, reading and writing skills. There are no formal requirements for this and find it easier to • Develop your ability to use maths skills in course. understand things.” practical settings. College course: ESOL • Choose a vocational option that interests you. Apply Now! • Be involved in cross-College enrichment activities. www.barnsley.ac.uk/essential

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Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm

74 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 75 Foundation learning Entry Level/Level 1 Entry Level/Level 1 next steps Pathways FACILITIES Once you have completed Foundation Prince’s Trust your Foundation Learning • A comprehensive range study programme, staff will Level 3 A Levels Vocational Course of support staff and Learning help you prepare for your services to help you This is a 12 week programme for next step whether that be: Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) whilst at College. young people not in education, • Further study in College This study programme will provide employment or training who wish to • Access the latest transform their lives. • An apprenticeship technology. you with the essential skills required Level 2 Vocational Course plus GCSE English and maths to enable personal development in Also available to employees who • Employment preparation for life, learning and would like a chance to improve Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) employment. long-term career prospects, the programme focuses on practical skills It is a flexible study programme that gives that will help you in work and in life, Student Profile you the opportunity to try different things CV writing, careers advice and the Level 1 Foundation Learning Level 1 Vocational Course Prince’s Trust at Entry Level or Level 1. chance to make a difference in your community. Your course will include: Joshua Course themes: Entry Level Foundation Learning Prince’s Trust Tutorials – Time each week with an Dawber assigned mentor who will lead sessions You will, among other things: and group discussions about topics • Be part of a team of 15 people for “Everyone is really friendly of interest to you and pass on useful 12 weeks and I’ve made a whole information. • Take on community projects of your choosing new group of friends. I’ve Employability qualification – This will help • Have an action-packed residential enjoyed learning so many you develop the skills needed to prepare week meet the team for the world of work such as CV writing, new things and really • Take part in two weeks’ work job applications and interview techniques. appreciate the support experience Matt Sowerby You will also have the opportunity to I’ve had from staff to help complete work-related activities. Entry requirements: me progress at College.” Tutorial Learning Mentor (TLM) Maths and English – Functional Skills or You must be aged between "I work with a variety of young people with different needs and abilities. As well as GCSEs at the right level for you. 16 and 24 years old. teaching them in group tutorials, I also offer pastoral support around any personal issues or difficulties they are having at College or at home. My aim is to help each Vocational option – You will have the individual overcome any barriers that have been created for them as effectively as opportunity to get hands-on and try possible. I do my utmost to empower every student I come into contact with to help out other subject areas in College such them achieve their goals in any way I can. as: Animal Care, Construction Crafts, Engineering, Hair and Beauty, Health and "I am loud, friendly and hard to miss in my department and because of this, students Social Care, Horticulture and Sport. seek me out regularly to help them with a variety of issues. I love my job and the opportunity to help those who need it the most." Entry requirements: You must be 16-18 years of age (or 19-25 with an Educational Health Care Plan). Some 14-16 year olds may also be able to Apply Now! join the course. www.barnsley.ac.uk/foundation

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Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 hairdressing Beauty Hair and Media Nail

Therapy Make-up Artistry services Become part of the glamorous hair and beauty industry by getting hands-on experience. This qualification is suitable for you if you want to increase your skills This course is ideal for students This course will give you training for Are you creative and looking to and knowledge to become a great wishing to embark on a career in a career in the cosmetic or make-up specialise as a Nail Technician in the hairdresser. It will give you skills in a beauty therapy. industry. beauty therapy industry? variety of hairdressing techniques plus This course will help you develop This make-up course is for anyone This course will give you the practical areas including health and safety, a foundation of beauty therapy skills who is new to the industry. It provides skills you need to provide a range of salon reception duties and how required in the industry. you with skills in make-up, fashion services. to promote additional products or and photography. services to clients. Course themes: Completion of this course will enable you to enter the industry Course themes: • Provide facial skin care treatments Course themes: as a professional Nail Technician • Lash and brow treatments • Principles of working in the make- • Shampooing and conditioning hair or progress on to our Level 3 Nail • Carry out waxing services up industry and scalp Services course. • Provide manicure services • Anatomy and physiology • Basic cutting, colouring and styling hair • Provide pedicure service techniques • Researching, developing and Course themes: • Provide make-up services showcasing designs • Styling and finishing hair using basic • Client care • Provide gel polish • The art of applying make-up techniques • Nail enhancements • Anatomy and physiology • Hair artistry • Plaiting and twisting the hair • Manicure • Creative make-up artistry • Colouring Entry requirements: • Nail art Entry requirements: • Pedicure Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Gel polish Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above plus English grade 4/C or above OR • Anatomy and physiology plus English grade 4/C or above OR plus English at grade 4/C or above OR Level 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ). • Working in the nail industry Level 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ). Level 1 Hairdressing (NVQ). Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English OR Level 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ).

English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb

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Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Beauty make-up Nail services Hairdressing Therapy artistry

This course in beauty therapy This course is aimed at those This course will give you the skills The aim of this course is to has been specifically designed students who have a keen interest in you need to work in a salon or prepare you for working within the to develop your practical beauty and a real flair for the application of become a self-employed Nail hairdressing industry. This course therapy skills such as face and body make-up. Technician. covers most aspects of advanced electrotherapy and body massage. hairdressing. You will learn the specific advanced Course themes: The purpose of this qualification is skills which will be of particular You will take part in various to develop your skills as a Beauty interest to those wishing to enter the • Enhancing and maintaining nails competitions in and out of College Therapist to enable you to provide film and TV industry as a make-up using UV gel, liquid and powder which may then open up more job advanced beauty therapy treatments. artist. • Finishing overlays using electric files opportunities upon completion. • Creating and applying nail art This qualification provides you with a Course themes: • Business practice Course themes: wide range of skills to meet industry • Fashion and photography • Anatomy and physiology needs, making you more employable. • Consulting with and advising clients • Media make-up and creative hair • Chemistry of nail products • Providing hair and scalp treatment Course themes: designs • Enhancing nails using electrical files services • Body electrics • Creating historical and make-up • Cutting and colouring hair to create • Facial electrics looks Entry requirements: a variety of fashion looks • Body massage • Applying body art Successful completion of a Level 2 • Creative hair design skills • Stone therapy • Camouflaging make-up in Beauty Therapy OR Level 2 in Nail • Creatively styling and dressing hair • Anatomy and physiology Services. • Colouring correction • Dry spa treatments Entry requirements: • Selling products Successful completion of a Level 2 in Entry requirements: Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Make-Up Successful completion of a Level 2 Entry requirements: Artistry. in Hairdressing plus suitable industry Successful completion of a Level 2 experience. in Beauty Therapy.

English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb

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Wednesday 16 October 2019 4.00pm to 7.00pm Looking for an Saturday 23 November 2019 11.00am to 2.00pm Apprenticeship? Thursday 30 January 2020 4.00pm to 7.00pm We have a range of apprenticeships in the hair and beauty industry. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Barber • Hairdresser • Manicurist • Beauty Therapist To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Wednesday apprenticeship 4 March 2020 4.00pm to open day 7.00pm

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Salon Manager* Other Career opportunities Earning Potential: £15k - £28k • On cruise ships as a: • Make-up Consultant Salon Managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the - Hairstylist and Barber • Sales Rep activities, finances and resources of hairdressing and - Beauty Therapist • Spa Therapist/Technician beauty salons and similar establishments. - Nail Technician • Visual Merchandiser

Beauty Therapist, Facial consultant, Nail Technician, Make-up Artist** Earning Potential: £15k - £35k Beauty Consultant - Provide advice and specialise in customer service and retail sales working for companies such as Clarins, Decleor, Espa and Dermalogica. Beauty Therapists - Provide a range of beauty treatments such as nails, waxing, facial and body massage. Make-up Artist - Interpret the make-up requirement of clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate visual representation. Nail Technicians - Provide a range of treatments such as acrylic nails, gel nails, manicure, pedicure and nail art.

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To study on these courses you will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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Looking for an Apprenticeship?

We have a range of apprenticeships in health, sciences and social care. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Adult Care Worker • Dental Nurse/Manager • Healthcare Science Assistant To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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social worker** • Dietitian • Social Worker • Emergency Services role • Youth and Community Earning Potential: £24k - £40k • Probation Officer Worker Social Workers help to protect vulnerable children • Radiographer and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.

Nurse** Earning Potential: £24k - £37k Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers.

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Level 1 Level 2 FACILITIES Pathways Diploma Diploma • Commercial glass houses Level 4/5/6 Higher Education and polytunnels. Horticulture Horticulture • Industry-standard horticulture equipment. Level 3 Horticulture at another institution If you would like a practical job Working with plants, from designing working with plants, this course is and building a new city park to ideal for you. developing new food crops, can be Level 2 Horticulture incredibly rewarding and there are Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, a wealth of career options for you you will cover various interesting to choose from. Horticulture topics in horticulture combining Level 1 practical work with underpinning Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, knowledge. you will gain practical experience within the land-based industry as Course themes: well as developing your skills and • Preparing ground for sowing and horticulture theory knowledge. planting • Preparing and planting container- Course themes: grown subjects, bulbs and hanging • Preparing ground for planting baskets • Planting container-grown plants • Cultivating land by single digging • Application of fertiliser and forking • Caring for a planted area • Caring for a planted area • Pruning deciduous spring flowers • Grass and turf care • Propagating by stem cuttings • Tree, weed and shrub identification • Constructing a paved area • Assessing soil texture and condition • Designing a contemporary style garden Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Entry requirements: including English. Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English.

English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/horticulture

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Landscape gardener* • Arboriculture Worker • Market Gardener • Farm Worker • Nursery Operative Earning Potential: £16k - £30k • Gardener • Nursery Propagator Landscape Gardeners are both creative and practical. They • Garden Designer • Parks Officer • Greenkeeper • Planteria Assistant create functional, beautiful and relaxing gardens for all kinds • Horticultural Technician • Tree Surgeon of clients, from local councils and education establishments to • Landscaper private companies and individual customers.

Horticultural Worker* Earning Potential: £17k - £30k As a Horticultural Worker, you could be involved in plant production, selling plants in garden centres or tending to plants in parks and gardens. In this job you would need to be knowledgeable about plants and able to work alone or in a team.

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study Pre Entry Level/ Entry Level Entry Level/ Open to any student Meet the team Entry Level Level 1 with the willingness and programmes capacity to work Lori-Anne Cocking The Learning for Living and Complex Independent Employability/ Supported Tutorial Learning Work department supports Needs-Sensory Living Vocational Options Internship Mentor (TLM) students with a learning “I work with students on a disability or difficulty to one-to-one basis if they need prepare them for adulthood, any extra help with their For those students with Programmes designed to For students aiming to develop The Supported Internship programme: work and offer a listening independent living or the Combining an extended work placement ear for when they might just world of work. complex additional needs. support students looking to their employability and with an employer and time in College to gain need someone to talk to – develop their independent vocational skills, including a bespoke qualification and prepare for the whether that be about things Comprehensive learning and social Curriculum areas include: world of work and increase work readiness. in or out of College. I listen support is available to ensure you • Domestic skills living skills. volunteering and work Students are supported by a job coach while without judgement and will progress and achieve your personal • Contexts for communication experience opportunities. Curriculum areas include: with their employer through Department for do everything I can to ensure goals. • Sensory stories Work and Pensions (DWP) Access to Work they have all the support they • Community • Domestic skills Curriculum areas include: funding. need. Students are at the Entry requirements: • Creative • Looking after yourself • Looking after yourself This is a bespoke programme that focuses on heart of everything we do at You must have an Education Health • Using technology • Community and travel • Community and travel developing the correct attitudes, knowledge College and I really feel this in and Care Plan (EHCP) subject to • Emerging early maths and English • Creative • Creative and skills for work. my role." commissioning by the local authority skills • Using technology • Using technology and be aged 16 to 24 years old. • Enterprise • Volunteering • Volunteering Examples could include: • Work experience • Enrichment • Work experience • Travel training You will have an initial assessment • Embedded maths, English and • Looking after yourself • Embedded maths, English and • Time management and deadlines which will determine a highly Functional Skills Functional Skills • Functions of the employer personalised study programme to suit • Enterprise Progression possibilities: • Enterprise • Employer policies and procedures your individual needs and interests • Progression planning • Vocational options, e.g. hair and • Health and safety in the workplace which could include: • Further study • Enrichment beauty, art and design, computing, • Better off calculations and benefits • Personal and social development/ • Supported living animal care, sport, media and catering advice employability skills • Community participation Progression possibilities: • Day activities • Progression planning • Contracts, pay and pensions • Numeracy/Literacy/ICT skills • Further study • Volunteering • Employability skills • Managing money • Vocational programmes Vocational options include: • Accessing a personal budget • Enrichment • Roles and responsibilities • Supported living/independent living • Travel training • Vocational profiling • Animal Care • Community participation • Job search and interview preparation • Art and Design Progression possibilities: • Day activities • Systematic instruction and in-work job • Car valeting • Volunteering • Further study coaching • Catering • Personal budget • Vocational programmes • Reasonable adjustments/DDA advice • Construction • Supported employment/paid work • Supported living • Hair and Beauty Progression possibilities: • Independent living • Horticulture • Community participation • Supported employment/paid work • ICT and Creative Media • Day activities • Vocational programmes • Retail • Volunteering • Supported or independent living Apply Now! • Sport • Personal budget • Community participation www.barnsley.ac.uk/lflw • Supported employment/paid work • Day activities • Volunteering • Personal budget

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alumni Profile Abbie Williams “I was home-schooled for five years and came to College with no qualifications. The support and understanding I’ve had from the Learning for Living and Work department has really helped me turn things round. My self-confidence has increased and I’m looking forward to starting a full-time Public Services course. Eventually, I’d like to be a Prison Officer.” College course: Level 1 Employability Now: Studying Level 1 Public Services

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FACILITIES Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 • Three camera television • Drama studio with split Diploma Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Pathways studios with graphics and sound system and lighting video playback facility, system and ability to have including lighting grid and 12 multi-camera live recording. Creative and Creative and Creative channel sound system. • Radio studio suitable for live • Video editing facilities. or pre-recorded broadcast. digital Media digital Media Photography • Audio editing facilities. Level 5/6 Higher Education If you like fi lms, television, This study programme encourages If you see yourself in the studio, setting journalism and games and like to get you to explore and enhance your up lighting for product shoots or out in the Level 3 Broadcast Journalism Creative Interactive Media Creative Photography hands on making creative content creative media skills and knowledge. fi eld taking documentary-style shots, this this course is for you. You will gain an understanding study programme will help you develop your Film and Television Production Games Design of how the industry operates and artistic and technical skills to succeed in a This study programme provides infl uences society, alongside gaining photography career. Apprenticeship Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) you with an introduction to media, practical skills in camerawork, You will gain knowledge of photographic teaching you the basics of working in editing and design. styles, how to manage a client brief and T Level Level 3 (See page 8 for more information) the media industry. Within the course You’ll learn how to plan a fi lm editing using the latest Adobe suite all in you will learn how to plan a fi lm production and then get hands preparation for working in the industry. production and use high specifi cation on using high spec equipment This course will suit you if you are equipment to fi lm and edit products. to fi lm and edit. You will gain an Level 2 Creative and Digital Media creative and artistic and have a technical Alongside this you will be able to understanding of the theories; understanding of photography. You will use create and develop characters including audience and the use of the latest SLR cameras and equipment to for computer games and learn narrative and storytelling to create explore your creativity building up a portfolio Level 1 Creative and Digital Media the importance of narrative and quality products. of work. storytelling. Throughout the course Throughout the course you will be Course themes: you will develop digital design and required to work collaboratively in production skills using industry- production teams to create radio • Theory and history of photography standard software packages productions, digital short fi lms, • Digital image capture, techniques and including the full Adobe Creative photography and print media. editing A new approach to qualifi cations Suite. • Studio and location photography Course themes: • Working with a professional client brief T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 Media will be one of the fi rst For more information on T Level Course themes: • Broadcast journalism • Developing a portfolio year olds that will provide you with areas to run the new technical courses we offer, you can visit us • Broadcast journalism • Film and TV theory and production technical knowledge and practical qualifi cations being launched in online or talk to us in person. • Film and TV theory and production • Games design and production Entry requirements: skills specifi c to your chosen September 2020. • Games design and production • Photography Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including We’re here to help. GCSE English and maths and a genuine industry or occupation. Barnsley College is one of only www.barnsley.ac.uk/tlevels Entry requirements: Entry requirements: enthusiasm for multimedia production and You’ll spend 80% of your time in 54 colleges, and the only 01226 216 123 Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above photography. the classroom and 20% on a college in South Yorkshire, including English and a positive including English and maths, a good 45-day industry placement to to offer T Levels from school report. example of coursework or practical equip you with the knowledge and September 2020. experience in media/multimedia and skills employers are looking for. new a successful interview and workshop. Apply Now! www.barnsley.ac.uk/media

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Digital marketing is part of our everyday lives. The perfect course for budding This study programme will give you A keen interest in current affairs and/or Looking for an If you like the sound of planning an effective filmmakers who want to develop a sound understanding of gaming sports TV and radio is essential for this course strategy for a brand and implementing it high levels of creative and practical, development and the technical and where you’ll develop excellent communication through social media campaigns, this is the organisational and analytical skills cultural influences that have shaped and presentation skills to produce creative Apprenticeship? study programme for you. making professional standard films, the sector. industry-standard broadcasting outputs. television programmes and online You will investigate theories on branding, digital You will develop skills planning and Throughout the course, you will be working in content. marketing and social media campaigns, which create game levels, characters and high specification, purpose-built TV and radio We have a range of apprenticeships in the creative are vital to understanding the importance of You will develop theoretical knowledge assets. You’ll develop skills in 3D studios taking on roles like producer, editor industries. modelling and design and learn research and knowledge of your consumer so in codes and conventions and audience and production manager. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for that you make effective marketing choices for texturing techniques becoming an demographics research, giving you the You will have the opportunity to work with example: your clients. all-rounder in preparation for a career underpinning knowledge to plan, film and industry clients planning and producing edit digital short films, live TV programmes in the creative industries or • Digital Marketing Executive You will develop critical analysis skills as you creative content, from TV studio productions and outside broadcasts. university-level study. • Journalist understand customer demographics and to live radio broadcasts. You will also have the • Social Media Executive chance to work on events, audio production patterns of behaviour. You'll then apply these This course is ideal for you if you are Throughout the course you will and written journalism. To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within skills through practical projects like developing a interested in a career as a director, enhance your design skills using new brand, creating digital video and producing an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry producer or camera operator. packages like Adobe Illustrator, Maya, Course themes: willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to audio content for an online marketing campaign. and Photoshop to design 2D and 3D • TV, radio and print news production find employment. You will use industry-standard software to create Course themes: concept art and use industry-standard • Multi-media campaign planning and a portfolio to propel you into a career in the software like Unity and Unreal Engine For more information and a full list of apprenticeships • Developing technologies within TV and implementation digital sector. to develop programming skills in C++ visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships film • TV, radio, film and online factual and C# to create 2D and 3D games. Course themes: • Short film production programming • Promotional video production • Branding Course themes: • Audio in broadcasting • Film and contextual studies • Digital marketing strategic planning • Investigatory skills • Live TV broadcast using • Games development Wednesday • Advertising state-of-the-art TV Studio • Programming and coding Entry requirements: apprenticeship 4 March 2020 • Audience investigation • 3D modelling and animation • Audio in TV adverts Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including • Social media campaigns • Digital graphics 4.00pm to Entry requirements: • Game story and level design GCSE English and maths and a genuine open day 7.00pm Entry requirements: enthusiasm for multi-media production and Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including • Game mechanics Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including broadcast journalism. GCSE English and maths and a genuine • Concept art English and maths. enthusiasm for multi-media production • Character and environment design and film and television production. • Games audio English and Maths Entry requirements: Apply Now! Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will including GCSE English and maths and automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/media a genuine enthusiasm for multi-media production and computer games. 106 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 107 Future Careers Student Profile “I really enjoy the flexibility you music Studying Media at Barnsley College will enable you to develop Jaye have within your work and that you skills for a range of careers such as: Lycett are given the freedom to express yourself within the projects. The course combines my love of both Film/Tv Editor* design and literacy.”

Earning Potential: £18k - £37k College course: Level 3 Film or TV Editors bring together pictures and sound Creative Interactive Media to produce a piece for film or television that is ready Former Darton College pupil to be shown on screen.

Journalist, newspaper Other Careers • Advertising Executive • Radio Presenter or periodical editor* • Copywriter • Social Media Specialist • Graphic Designer • TV/Film Camera Earning Potential: £15k - £40k • Marketeer Operator Journalists and Editors investigate and write up stories and • Media Researcher • TV/Film/Radio Producer features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines • Newspaper/Magazine/ • TV/Film/Radio and other periodicals. They evaluate and manage their style Web Editor Production Assistant or and content and oversee the editorial direction of these • Photographer Runner types of output and publication.

Computer Games Designer or Developer* Earning Potential: £25k - £55k Computer Games Developers produce games for PCs and games consoles. They also produce games for the internet and mobile phones. The work could involve making new games or updating existing titles.

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Pathways Award/Diploma Award/Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Music, performance Music, Performance Music Level 6 Higher Education Did you and production and Production Performance know? Level 3 Music Performance Music Production Our courses are taught by This exciting study programme will This introductory study programme If you have a particular interest develop your understanding of the expert tutors who have provides you with a foundation in music. or are considering a career in the broad subject of music, whilst also extensive experience You will learn the basics in music and music industry, this is the study preparing you for university-level Level 2 Music, Performance and Production in the music and develop the overall confidence needed to programme for you. study. performance industry. aid progression onto further education. Throughout this extremely practical You will work in groups and This very practical course aims to provide course you will be provided with individually to plan, rehearse and Level 1 Music, Performance and Production understanding of and opportunities many opportunities for instrumental create music performances and to develop within the music industry. development, live performance, music products. Throughout the course you will develop composition and studio recording. your instrumental, performance, You will also develop understanding There are many opportunities for composition and recording skills. into the wider music industry and public performances, including music history and theory. performances at the College’s own Course themes: purpose-built venue, The Electric Course themes: Theatre, as well as representing the • Live performance College at national competitions. • Studio recording • Live performance Student Profile FACILITIES • Studio recording • Listening skills Course themes: • Composition • Listening skills • Live performance “I chose Barnsley College as I had heard it had • Music theory • Composition • Industry-standard • Music industry Hermione an amazing Music department, which is true. • Roles in the music industry • Music theory recording studios and • Roles in the music industry • Events and promotion The facilities are great and the tutors are always Sheldon mixdown facilities. Entry requirements: • Composing music incredibly helpful. I really enjoy my course and Entry requirements: • Music theory and harmony • Live music performance Four GCSEs at grade 2/E or above including particularly like learning how to set up and record Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Studio recording space with 24 channel PA English and a positive school report. You including English and maths plus a • Music sequencing performances.” will also be required to demonstrate your system. basic standard of musicianship. You musical skills at an interview. Entry requirements: • Fully-equipped band will also be required to demonstrate College course: Level 3 Music Production your musical skills at an interview. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above rehearsal rooms including English and maths plus a • Music production suites competent standard of musicianship on an instrument or vocals. You will also be required to demonstrate your musical skills at an interview. English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/music

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Level 3

Diploma/Extended Diploma Music Production

This dynamic study programme will enable you to develop the skills needed to work within the music, sound and broadcasting industry, whilst also preparing you for university-level study. You will work in groups and individually, developing music productions and events. There will be opportunities for you to work on real-live projects including location and studio-based client work. Course themes: • Studio recording • Music production techniques • Music sequencing Did you • Events and promotion • Composing music know? open • Music theory and harmony Students can use five Pro • Live performance Tools HD professional days Entry requirements: standard recording Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above studios. including English and maths plus a Wednesday 16 October 2019 competent standard of musicianship. 4.00pm to 7.00pm You will also be required to Saturday 23 November 2019 demonstrate your musical skills at an interview. 11.00am to 2.00pm Thursday 30 January 2020 4.00pm to 7.00pm English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/music

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Other Careers Live Sound Engineer* • Artist Manager • Podcast Editor • Backline Technician • Record Producer Earning Potential: £25k - £40k • Booking Agent • Session Musician Live Sound Engineers set up and manage the technical equipment • Composer • Songwriter and sound during live events, such as music concerts, festivals and • Live Performer • Sound Technician • Musical Director • Vocal Coach theatre performances.

Music Teacher* Earning Potential: £23k - £37k Music Teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities. If you are skilled at playing a musical instrument or singing and would like to pass your skills and love of music on to others, then there could be opportunities for you in this career. Patience and encouragement will help you to teach Did you pupils at a pace that is right for them. You’ll also be using your communication skills to share your enthusiasm for know? music. Our courses are taught by expert tutors who have extensive experience in the performance industry.

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Level 3 Performing Arts (options in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre and Production Arts) Production Arts This introductory study programme If acting, singing, dancing or theatre provides you with a foundation in production is your passion, then you performing arts. need to start your career with us. Level 2 Performing Arts and Production This course is highly practical and allows you You will learn the basics in performing There are many career and to develop skills in acting, dance, musical arts and develop overall voice, progression opportunities in this theatre or production arts. This will give you movement and acting skills to enable exciting, dynamic and creative the best chance of progressing to Higher Level 1 Performing Arts you to progress to further education industry, whether that be performing Education, professional training or a career or employment within the creative on stage, TV or fi lm, dancing or in the performing arts. industries. choreography, all of which this course You will develop your communication skills and will prepare you for. This programme will develop self-confi dence and understand different types your confi dence and allow you to The course will help you to develop of theatre and performance as well as studying Wednesday 16 October 2019 a variety of acting, singing, dance or technical 4.00pm to 7.00pm strengthen your abilities working in your voice, projection, movement, a team or by yourself. acting skills and musical theatre genres, whilst working as part of a committed Saturday 23 November 2019 skills. You will participate in College and creative team. The course provides open 11.00am to 2.00pm FACILITIES Course themes: performances which will take place in the opportunity to develop your specialist • Understanding basic drama various locations. technique and creativity through a variety of Thursday 30 January 2020 • 180-seat theatre with PA techniques group projects, public performances and solo days 4.00pm to 7.00pm Course themes: audition preparation. and lighting facilities. • In-class performance of drama extracts • Acting You will choose an acting, dance, musical • Workshop space for scenic • Developing acting, musical theatre • Musical theatre theatre or production arts pathway and you construction. and dance skills • Performing will get the chance to perform in our versatile • Dance • Costume, props and • Preparation for progression to venue, The Electric Theatre, as well as in our Student Profi le Level 2 Performing Arts • Technical skills more intimate studio performance space. You furniture stores. Entry requirements: will take part in several public performances • Two sprung fl oor dance Entry requirements: and private, in-class assessments throughout “I chose to study at Barnsley College as the Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Isabelle studios with sound Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above the year. vocational aspect of the course offers more including English and maths. Lang systems. including English and a positive Entry requirements: performance time than any other college I looked school report. at. Here you always feel welcomed by everyone • Fully-equipped drama Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths. and you are treated like an adult.” studio/fl exible performance space. English and Maths College course: Level 3 Performing Arts Apply Now! Former Darton College pupil If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/performingarts

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118 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 119 Future Careers public services Studying Performing Arts at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Drama Therapist* Earning Potential: £30k - £43k A Drama Therapist supports people to work through their problems through the use of stories, role play, songs and movement. This could involve building people’s confi dence and self-esteem, supporting with emotional and behavioural issues and mental health conditions. Other Careers

• Arts Administrator • Radio Presenter Performing Arts/ • Choreographer • Répétiteur/Dance • Cruise Ship Entertainer Captain • Events Manager • TV/Film/Theatre Actor Drama Teacher** • Film Production • TV/Film/Theatre Director Assistant • TV Researcher Earning Potential: £22k - £47k • Holiday Rep • Voiceover Artist Drama Teachers educate their students in different acting • Musical Theatre styles, methods, and techniques. Teaching drama means Performer training pupils in how to communicate, control and project their voices, and present themselves.

Theatre Director* Earning Potential: £18k - £45k A Theatre Director co-ordinates all aspects of a theatrical production, from the production stages and rehearsals through to the fi nal performance. They audition for roles, adapt a script and lead all areas of production.

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English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/publicservices

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forensic psychologist* Earning Potential: £26k - £34k

A Forensic Psychologist will mainly relate to the assessment and treatment of criminal behaviour. They not only work with prisoners and offenders, but with other professionals involved in the judicial and penal systems as well as with victims of crime. The career heavily involves providing research-based evidence to develop policy and working practices, as well as giving evidence in court and advising parole boards and mental health tribunals.

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3

Extended Diploma Extended Diploma Extended Diploma Extended Diploma

Wednesday esports esports, Sport and Sport apprenticeship 4 March 2020 Athlete Development 4.00pm to Enterprise and Exercise Science open day 7.00pm Entrepreneurship Programme Esports (electronic sports) is This course is more theory based competitive video gaming. Focusing than our other sports courses and is The course is aimed at high level on the business side of Esports, Esports (electronic sports) is ideal for the student who excels in performers who wish to further this is a unique course, which will competitive video gaming. Focusing science subjects. both their academic and sports prepare you for a career in Esports. on the business side of Esports, performance within a professional, Most students progress to university this is a unique course, which will progressive and developmental We have excellent facilities that to study a range of subjects such as prepare you for a career in Esports. environment whilst embarking on a are tailored to the development sports therapy, physiotherapy, sports relevant and flexible programme of of Esports, including a dedicated and exercise science and physical We have excellent facilities that academic study. Esports Arena and a state-of-the-art are tailored to the development education. There will also be a variety Looking for an classroom environment that provides of Esport, Enterprise and of opportunities for you to gain There will be a variety of opportunities a unique experience for you to get Entrepreneurship including a additional qualifications including for you to gain additional a feel for business expectations dedicated Esports Academy along coaching and fitness instructing qualifications. You will also receive Apprenticeship? within the industry. There is also with a state-of-the-art classroom awards. three or four training sessions each the opportunity to be involved in environment. You will have the Course themes: week and will be considered in the our Esports Academy, as well as opportunity to progress on to Higher selection process to represent one of We have a range of apprenticeships in sport. the opportunity to gain additional Education to study Esports. • Sports massage the College’s teams on match days. qualifications in the Esports • Anatomy and physiology Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for industry and Esports tournament Course themes: • Research project Course themes: example: organisation. • Enterprise and entrepreneurs • Sports business Entry requirements: • Activity Leader • Personal and business finance • Analysis of sports performance Course themes: • Community Health Support Officer • Principles of management Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above • Talent identification in sport • Exercise and Fitness Instructor • Esports business • Marketing communications including science and English • PE and School Sport Teacher • Practical gaming OR Level 2 in Sport with a Merit/ Entry requirements: • Esports tournament organisation Entry requirements: Distinction profile. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within • Gaming citizenship Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English OR Level 2 certificate an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry including English and maths OR Level in Sport with a Merit/Distinction profile. willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to Entry requirements: 2 Esports plus English at grade 3 or find employment. Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above plus above. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships English at grade 3 or above. visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

English and Maths If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will Apply Now! automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Pathways Study visits Certificate Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma As part of your course you will Higher Education take part in study visits where Travel and Travel and Travel and Level 4/5/6 you will have the opportunity to visit a range of UK and international organisations Tourism Tourism Tourism Level 3 Travel and Tourism including visitor attractions, travel agents, cities and hotels. Apprenticeship Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) You will also have the This course will introduce you to This course will increase your This course will allow you to learn opportunity to visit European travel and tourism, a dynamic and knowledge of key elements of the more about how to succeed in the cities such as Finland and challenging industry that offers sector and help you learn more world of travel and tourism. Paris. These exciting visits are lots of variety and employment about the careers on offer within You will also study towards a Level 2 Level 2 Travel and Tourism designed to help you with opportunities at all levels. travel and tourism. your course and you will be Certificate inIntroduction to Air Cabin expected to contribute towards You might be interested in living Course themes: Crew. the cost of the trips. abroad, working in transport and • Customer service and selling skills You will study 18 interesting and varied Level 1 Travel and Tourism tour operations or working in visitor for travel and tourism travel and tourism units. Throughout attractions. Whatever you choose, • Organising an event the course a range of assessment this course will get you on the right • Understanding package holidays methods will be used. This programme path! • UK coastal tourism allows progression into employment or Higher Education. Course themes: Entry requirements: • Communication skills Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above. Course themes: Student Profile FACILITIES • Travel or holiday sales plus English at grade 3/D or above • Investigating the travel and tourism • UK visitor attractions OR Level 1 Certificate in Travel and industry • Air cabin. Tourism plus English at grade 3/D or • Holiday representatives Entry requirements: mckenzie above. • UK conference and events • Industry-standard Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above. ward equipment. Entry requirements: • Well-equipped classrooms. “The College has a really Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above good atmosphere and all the including English and maths OR Level staff are friendly and helpful. 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism (or The course is fun and gives related subject), graded Merit, plus you lots of opportunities and English at grade 4/C or above. you are not always sat in a classroom.” College course: Level 3 Travel and Tourism Former Dearne Valley English and Maths Apply Now! College student If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/tandt

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All students are eligible to be nominated for a Student Award – who knows, you could be a winner next year!

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Student Voice Do you want to represent your classmates? You can become a Course Representative and attend Sports Academy departmental student forums. This is your chance to make changes to your course and College.

The Students’ Union If you are a talented athlete with the passion to develop your skills, then Barnsley Sports Academy could be your The Students’ Union is located in the atrium on the lower ground ideal destination. floor at the Old Mill Lane campus. Come in and find out how you can get involved in College life. The Union runs lots of activities, The state-of-the-art sports facilities at Honeywell Sports campus societies and charity events. include a 3G pitch, a multi-use games area, indoor sports arenas, two gyms, a fitness studio, a physiology laboratory and a spin studio. Equality and Diversity We celebrate the diversity of people who learn and work in the Sports Performance Academies include Football, Referees, Rugby College. We are opposed to any harassment or discrimination Union, Basketball, Netball, Health and Fitness, Individual Athletes and arising from: race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disability, Esports Academy. religion, faith or class. We will challenge any inappropriate attitudes or behaviour. Our Sports Academy has an excellent sporting reputation: • Our male footballers compete at the highest level of College football Enrichment and finished second in the Komm Mit Copa Maresme Football Our enrichment activities give you the opportunity to have Tournament. some fun whilst developing your personal and social skills. • Our football second team won the Association of Colleges (AoC) Time for enrichment is built into your timetable. Activities Yorkshire and Humber League and has been promoted to the AoC include workshops, sport and first aid. Championship. Enterprise • Our female footballers finished third in the Komm Mit Copa Maresme Football Tournament. We encourage and support you to develop your enterprise skills and talents outside of your course. We offer opportunities for • Our Netball and Basketball Academies compete at the highest you to improve your communication, team work, problem solving level of College sport and have established links with Leeds Rhinos and creativity skills and provide support to set up a business Netball Club and Sheffield Sabres Basketball Club. through: We have supported a range of individual athletes to compete • Entrepreneurial Master Classes with guests from industry in the very highest level sporting competitions: sharing their experiences. • Enterprise and employability workshops. • Ellie Hawcroft and Betty Cheetham were selected for the English • Setting up your own business or social enterprise through Colleges Football Association national squad. iTrust. • Cole Kilner geared up to compete in the IAME International Karting Final in Le Mans, France. You can contact the Enterprise Team on: • Yasmin Demircekic skated her way to the National Ice Skating 01226 216 840 Look out for us! Association’s Oxford Open. [email protected] Our Students’ Union roadshow For more information on Barnsley Sports Academy visit visits all College sites. www.barnsley.ac.uk/bsa All students are welcome at the Sports Academy.

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Enhanced Bursary To find out more about course fees and whether you If you are aged between 16-18, and in receipt of Income are eligible for discounts, please call the support Support or Universal Credit in your own right or you are Information Team on 01226 216 123. in care or leaving care, you could be eligible for a bursary Did you know? of up to £1,200 per academic year. Please apply to the Additional Learning Support Health and wellbeing Learner Support Fund. You don’t have to carry cash on you. You can load money onto your student card and pay for Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team can provide you Our award-winning Wellbeing Centre is available to all students Stanley Race Bursary Fund food, drink and other items available at the College through with the support you need to achieve your potential. We work and offers confidential advice and a range of health services with students who have: including: First year apprentices from Barnsley who live in a low our cashless system. income household may be eligible to access the Stanley • Dyslexia • Contraception and sexual health advice Race Bursary Fund. Grants are available up to £500 for Any queries? • Dyspraxia • Full STI screening applications that meet the eligibility criteria and can be Contact the Student Services Team • Autism or Asperger Syndrome • Access to psychological therapies to deal with stress, used to fund: • Old Mill Lane Campus • Room AG03 • ADHD/ADD depression and anxiety (IAPT) 01226 216 267 • Learning difficulties/disabilities • Counselling • Professional tools or equipment. Free Travel • Mental health conditions • Referrals to Barnsley Stop Smoking Service • Clothing or uniforms for work, including interview wear. [email protected] If you are aged between • Sensory impairments • Qualified health trainer • Books and study equipment. 16-18 and have a • Physical difficulties • Midwife • Travel expenses. household income of £20,000-£35,000* • Medical conditions • Advice around drug and alcohol issues This bursary is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis • Temporary disabilities You can speak to someone in confidence by contacting the as limited funding is available. The College has more details of the specific support you Health and Wellbeing Team on 01226 216 233. For more information about the Stanley Race Bursary are entitled to in its local offer at: Fund and to download an application form, visit: You could be entitled www.barnsley.ac.uk/als www.barnsley.ac.uk/bursary to financial support or call our Student Services team on or if your household income is If you would like to find out more about the support we 01226 216 267 [email protected] less than £20,000*. can offer then please contact the ALS Team on: 01226 216 769 or [email protected] Childcare The Learner Support Fund will help, with the cost of: Tutorials Financial help towards the cost of childcare may be available in certain circumstances. If you are under the The tutorial programme at Barnsley College is there to support, age of 20 at the start of your course, please apply to Study guide and advise you throughout your time at College. Care to Learn, visit: studentbursary.education.gov.uk Travel Food programme essentials Safeguarding and e-safety Tuition fees We have dedicated staff to help keep you safe at College, You will not have to pay tuition or exam fees if*: outside of College and online. If you would like to discuss any • You are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2020 and studying a You can apply online at: www.barnsley.ac.uk/lsf welfare, safeguarding, child or adult protection issues, please funded course. or pick up an application form from contact: Student Services. You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees if*: The Safeguarding team • You receive certain benefits and are actively seeking Care to Learn 01226 216 142 employment. If you are a young • You are 19-23 years old and looking to study your first parent aged under 20 [email protected] you can apply to Care full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. For e-safety information and advice: to Learn for help with • You are earning less than £16,009.50 per year (gross). your childcare costs.* www.thinkuknow.co.uk

140 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 *Conditions apply. www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 141 at Barnsley Sixth StudentStudent A Levels Form College. Travel • 99% OVERALL PASS RATE.* Travel • 100% PASS RATE IN 20 SUBJECTS INCLUDING FRENCH, MATHEMATICS, Free bus services For details of pick-up points and times visit FURTHER MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, PHYSICAL For details of pick-up points and times visit WeFree realise bus that servicesgetting to and from College may not be very easy www.barnsley.ac.uk/travel or contact the www.barnsley.ac.uk/travel or contact the forWe students realise so that we getting offer four to andFREE from bus College services may that not operate be very on easy a Student Services Team: EDUCATION (PE) AND PHYSICS.* for students so we offer four FREE bus services that operate on a Student Services Team: first-come, first-served basis. Old Mill Lane Campus, Room AG03 first-come, first-served basis. Old Mill Lane Room AG03 Barnsley Sixth Form College offers the widest range of • South Elmsall > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) 01226 216 267 01226 216 267 / 01226 216 114 (via• South Hemsworth, Elmsall >Fitzwilliam, Barnsley College Crofton (Old and Mill Ryhill) Lane campus) (via [email protected] A Level subjects in the area. From Art to PE, and Chemistry [email protected] • ShelleyHemsworth, > Barnsley Fitzwilliam, College (OldCrofton Mill and Lane Ryhill) campus) to Geography, we have a course to suit you. Concessionary Travel Passes • Stocksbridge• Shelley > Barnsley via Penistone College > (OldBarnsley Mill LaneCollege campus) (Old Mill Lane Concessionary Travel Passes • Stocksbridge via Penistone > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane Concessionary Travel Passes are available to young people aged With exceptionally qualified teaching staff and a reputation for delivering campus) Concessionary Travel Passes are available to young people aged campus) between 16-18 living in South Yorkshire, regardless of the outstanding results, Barnsley Sixth Form College is the number one choice • Kimberworth – Thorpe Hesley – Ecclesfield – Chapeltown – between 16-18 living in South Yorkshire, regardless of the • Kimberworth – Thorpe Hesley – Ecclesfield – Chapeltown – number of hours in study, including apprentices. This pass can be for school leavers in the region. High Green > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) number of hours they study. They are also available to young High Green > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) used over the summer months and is valid for two years so there’s • Old Mill Lane campus > Wigfield Farm people in employment including apprentices, can be used over the In 2019 our students went on to study at some of the country’s top • Old Mill Lane campus > Wigfield Farm no need to re-apply each year. Each route will operate in the morning in order to get you into summer months and are valid for two years so there’s no need to universities including Birmingham, Bristol, Durham, Leeds, Liverpool, Visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com for more information. CollegeEach routebefore will lessons operate start in andthe morninga return servicein order will to getoperate you into from re-apply each year. Manchester and Sheffield. College before lessons start and a return service will operate from the Old Mill Lane campus at the end of the day. Visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com for more information. the Old Mill Lane campus at the end of the day. Visit the Sixth Form website at www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk for more information on studying A Levels with us.

Subjects we offer: • Information Technology (IT) • Art (Fine Art) • Law • Biology • Mathematics • Business Studies • Further Mathematics • Chemistry • Media Studies • Computer Science • Medical Science • Criminology • Physical Education (PE) • Drama and Theatre Studies • Physics • Economics • Politics • English Language • Psychology • English Language and Literature • Religion, Philosophy and Ethics • English Literature • Sociology • Film Studies • Spanish • French We also offer • Geography • Core Maths • Health and Social Care • Extended Project Qualification • History *2019 results

142 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | 01226 216 123 143 Progress to Higher Education Barnsley College Higher Education offers HNC/Ds, foundation degrees, degrees and Higher Apprenticeships for students aged 18 or above from all over the country. Many students progress from College onto a Higher Education course without leaving home.

We offer great facilities in our town centre campus and the smaller class sizes and competitive course fees make for a much more personalised experience.

www.barnsley.ac.uk/highereducation 01226 216 123 [email protected] higher education open days Wednesday 16 October 2019 Saturday 27 June 2020 4.00pm to 7.00pm 11.00am to 2.00pm Saturday 23 November 2019 Monday 17 August 2020 11.00am to 2.00pm 3.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday 30 January 2020 4.00pm to 7.00pm

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Step 1 - Search Search for a course in the College guide or online at www.barnsley.ac.uk or via your school's application system.

Step 2 - Apply You can apply for the course of your choice from the beginning of October 2019 via the College website, by completing a paper application or via your schools application system.

Step 3 - College interview You are invited in to College to attend an interview with a tutor from your chosen subject(s). Interviews usually take place on Wednesday afternoons between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, starting in November 2019.

Step 4 - College place After the interview, you will either be offered a place on your study programme or referred to a open more appropriate one.

days Step 5 - Subject taster You may be invited in to College to take part in a taster session in the subject you have chosen.

Wednesday 16 October 2019 Step 6 - Enrolment 4.00pm to 7.00pm An invitation and enrolment pack will be sent out at the beginning of August 2020 giving you all the information you Saturday 23 November 2019 will need to enrol onto your study programme at the end of 11.00am to 2.00pm August 2020.

Thursday 30 January 2020 For more information contact our Admissions Team on 4.00pm to 7.00pm 01226 216 106 or [email protected]

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Subject Page Subject Page Checklist Accounting 29 Creative Photography 105 Accounting (Honours Programme) 30 Crime and Investigation 124 You can apply by completing the application Acting 117 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service 35 form in this guide or online at: Animal Care 13-14 Dance 117 www.barnsley.ac.uk or Animal Management 14 Early Years 41 via your school's application system Applied Science 19 Electrical Installation 64 Make sure you check... Art and Design 23-24 Engineering Electrical/Mechanical (Mechatronics) 65 Athlete Development Programme 131 Engineering Technology 64 The name of the study programme you are Automotive Engineering Technologies 66-67 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 73 applying for. Beauty Therapy 81-84 Esports 130 The level of programme you wish to apply Bench Joinery 57 Event Planning with Business 29 to (for example Level 2 or Level 3). Bricklaying 53 Fashion and Clothing 24 Broadcast Journalism 107 Film and Television Production 106 If the programme is full-time or a Business 29-30 Foundation Learning 77 work-based apprenticeship. Business (Honours Programme) 30 Games Design 106 All your information is completed and up Carpentry and Joinery 57 Graphic Design 24 to date. Catering and Hospitality 35-36 Hairdressing 81-85 Childcare and Education 42 Health and Social Care 91 Remember, if any of your personal details Children and Young People’s Settings 41 Horticulture (Professional Gardening) 97 or circumstances change, please let us Computing 46-47 Information Technology 46-47 know. Construction 53-58 Learning for Living and Work 100-101 For more information contact our Construction and the Built Environment 58 Make-Up Artistry 82-84 Admissions Team on Construction Operative 53 Media 105-107 01226 216 106 Creative Interactive Media 106 Motor Vehicle: Vehicle Maintenance 66-67 [email protected] Creative and Digital Media 105 Music, Performance and Production 111-112

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Subject Page Subject Page Musical Theatre 117 Professional Gardening 97 Wigfield Farm Park Road Nail Services 82-84 Public Services 123-124 Worsbrough campus 3 miles 1 mile Painting and Decorating 54 Site Carpentry 58 Patisserie and Confectionery 36 Sport 129-131 Performing Arts and Production 117 Sport and Exercise Science 130 Photography 105 Student Awards 137 Police Plastering 56 Supported Internship 101 HQ Plumbing 57 T Levels 8 Barnsley Magistrates’ Prince's Trust 77 Travel and Tourism 135 Sixth Form College Courts Professional Cookery 36 Vehicle Maintenance 66-67

Town Hall Church Street campus (Main HE campus)

Wednesday 16 October 2019 4.00pm to 7.00pm Old Mill Lane campus Construction Saturday 23 November 2019 Centre CUBE open 11.00am to 2.00pm Think Low Electric Theatre Carbon Centre Thursday 30 January 2020 Eastgate Honeywell House Sports campus days 4.00pm to 7.00pm SciTech STEM Centre Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Automotive Barnsley Technologies Interchange

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