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MIDDLETON CAMPUS HOPWOOD HALL Road Middleton M24 6XH Tel: 0161 643 7560 ACCESS AND HIGHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2018/19 Textphone: 01706 650 904

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

Animal Management Principal’s Welcome ...... 4 HNC in Animal Management ...... 20 Open Days ...... 5 HND in Animal Management ...... 22 How to find us ...... 6 Why choose Hopwood Hall ...... 7 Creative and Digital Media What’s on campus ...... 8 HNC Creative Media Production . . . . . 24 Student Support ...... 9 Tuition Fees and Student Finance . . . . . 11 Advanced Learning Loan ...... 12 Education and Training Financial Support for Mature Students . . . 12 Level 3 Award in Education and Training . 26 Stay Local. Go Far ...... 13 Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training ...... 28

Access to Higher Education Engineering What is Access? ...... 14 HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering . . 30 Entry requirements ...... 14 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering . .32 Level 2 Programme ...... 15 Level 3 Programmes ...... 15 Health & Childhood Studies - Health and Caring Professions Foundation Degree in Early Years . . . . 34 - Health Sciences - Humanities Sport & Outdoor Activity - Public Services and Allied Professions FdSc Sports Coaching ...... 36 How to Apply ...... 16 FdA Outdoor Activity Leadership . . . . .38 Higher Eduation What is Higher Education? ...... 18 Entry requirements ...... 18 How to Apply ...... 19

3 OPEN DAYS

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

Visit Middleton Campus for Hello and welcome to our 2018/19 Access and Higher Education Access to HE • Accounting • Animal Care • Apprenticeships • Building Maintenance • Business • prospectus. Early Years • Education and Training • Electrical Installation • Electrical & Mechanical Engineering • Health & Social Care • ICT • Landscaping, Gardening and Aquaponics • Painting & Decorating • This prospectus includes information on our Access, Education and Performing Arts • Plastering • Plumbing • Science • Sport • Travel & Tourism • Uniformed Public Training and Higher Education courses at both our Middleton and Services Rochdale campuses. Visit Rochdale Campus for: Hopwood Hall College has Our Middleton campus has a To find out more about been delivering higher dedicated Access & Higher applying for a course at Apprenticeships • Art & Design • Dental Nursing • Early Years • Fashion with Textiles • Games dducation qualifications for 25 Education area for teaching, Hopwood Hall College visit our Development • Graphic Design with Photography • Hair & Beauty • Health & Social Care • years and has a long history learning and relaxing, where website www.hopwood.ac.uk, Hospitality & Catering • Media Production of delivering access courses our industry experienced come along to one of our many for those who have been out lecturers can offer all the open days (see page opposite) of education for a while. Our latest knowledge and any or contact us on tel. 0161 643 courses are available to study support you may need. 7560 and speak to one of our full-time, part-time or through What’s more, with great links advisors. distance learning, to meet your to the I hope to see you soon at personal circumstances. We and the Hopwood Hall College. also have January and April we can also help you with start dates for some of our the transition onto top up courses too. qualifications once you’ve The subjects we offer focus completed your course at on local economic priorities Hopwood Hall. so we can ensure our students The college has a commitment Derek O’Toole have the right technical skills to make our courses affordable Principal and professional qualifications and our fees range from under to access jobs across Greater £1000 to £6000 per year. Manchester and the North However, if you think you may West region. You’ll also have need any financial support access to some of the best please contact us or see the tuition and facilities of any information on the Advanced college in the local area. Learning Loan on page 14

5 HOW TO FIND US WHY CHOOSE HOPWOOD HALL

92% SATISFACTION PARTNERSHIPS Rated by our own HE students WITH RESPECTED - the highest of all the FE colleges in . UNIVERSITIES HEFCE National Student Survey 2017 Our Foundation Degree in Early Years and FdSC Foundation Middleton Campus Rochdale Campus OFSTED SAID WE’RE Degree in Sports Coaching Rochdale Road St. Marys’s Gate are run in partnership with Middleton Rochdale A ‘GOOD’ COLLEGE the University of Bolton M24 6XH OL12 6RY In addition to our good rating and University of Salford t. 0161 643 7560 t. 01706 345346 in November 2016, inspectors respectively. They both offer praised many aspects of the a one year top up to a full Car Car College including the high degree following the successful aspirations our teachers have completion of your programme The Middleton Campus is two miles from The Rochdale Campus is three miles from for their students and the with us. junction 20, M62. Take the A627(M) towards junction 20, M62 follow signs to Rochdale town way teachers use a variety of Oldham and leave at first junction and follow centre. challenging and interesting 6TH NATIONALLY signs to Middleton. activities to motivate them. Rail FOR VALUED ADDED Rail Rochdale train station, with frequent BRONZE AWARD PROGRESS Castleton train station is two miles from the connections to Leeds, Bradford and Manchester, FOR TEACHING In a nutshell…this means that Middleton Campus and there are regular buses is a ten minute walk from the Rochdale Campus the students at Hopwood Hall to Middleton or Manchester that take ten through the town centre. EXCELLENCE far exceed their predicted minutes to reach the Middleton Campus. The Teaching Excellence grades based on previous exam results. Metrolink Framework aim is to recognise Bus and reward excellence in Trams run into the Rochdale Interchange in teaching and learning, and help HIGH ASPIRATIONS The number 17 bus runs regularly between the town centre, a five minute walk from the inform prospective students Manchester and Rochdale stopping at the top of campus. within higher education. We stretch and challenge all the drive at Middleton Campus. It ranks institutions based our students to be the best they can be, and you’ll be Bus on results and provides information to help prospective allocated personal tutor to Frequent buses operate to Rochdale students choose where keep you on track with your Interchange, which is in the town centre. The to study. We were placed studies. Rochdale Campus is a five minute walk from the alongside the University of transport interchange. Salford, FREE BREAKFAST and London Metropolitan Includes toast or porridge University. before 9am.

FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP Worth £20 per month for all our students.

7 WHAT’S ON CAMPUS HELP AND SUPPORT

We’re really proud of our College and its facilities, which is why we’ve invested over £32 million to During your course you will have regular one- DISABLED STUDENTS continually upgrade and improve both our campuses over the last five years. to-one sessions with your academic tutor who will not only help you settle into college life, ALLOWANCE (DSA) MIDDLETON CAMPUS but also support you with pastoral issues while Students who meet the definition of disability you are on programme. Tutors are committed under the Equality Act 2010 are eligible to apply to your progress, performance and personal for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) which development and will help you make the most can be used to cover the cost of support whilst of your time at Hopwood Hall. studying a Higher Education qualification. Following a formal assessment of need at STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM an accredited assessment centre, Student Finance England may agree Disabled Students The Student Support Team helps to create a Allowance. safe and inclusive environment where the needs of students are appropriately identified and Once Student Finance England have agreed supported. The team include specialist staff who DSA funding, students will need to bring this evidence to the college so that the relevant Refectory The Lounge Free gym membership Animal Management can support with pastoral, social and welfare at our Sports Arena & Landscape Gardening issues, learning difficulties and disabilities, support can be put in place. If the college safeguarding, counselling and ensure that is unable to provide the type of support students can access and fully participate in recommended by Student Finance England college life. and the needs assessment, the student will be directed to outside agencies and If you require any support please contact: will be responsible for arranging support Nimisha Mistry independently. Head of Student Support and Equality Full details on how to apply can be found at t: 0161 643 7560 (ext: 3312) www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/ m: 07917 233738 overview e: [email protected] Students MUST have Disabled Students Tracey Marrow Allowance in place to receive support on a Sports Park Technology Centre iLearn Centre HE Lounge Student Support Manager and Designated Higher Education course. Safeguarding Officer t: 0161 643 7560 (ext: 3259) ROCHDALE CAMPUS m: 07850 323664 STUDENTS WITHOUT DSA e: [email protected] If you do not meet the criteria for DSA, you will still be able to access support via the loan of ADDITIONAL LEARNING assistive technology or equipment to help you with your studies. For further details please SUPPORT contact: To help you reach your potential we offer a Helen Redman dedicated, highly qualified and experienced Student Support Manager Learning Support Team to provide assistance t: 0161 643 7560 (ext: 3286 / 2285) to students who have specific needs or e: [email protected] requirements, such as: Riverside Salon Riverside Restaurant The Cube Dental Examination • Learning difficulties and/or disabilities Room • Blind and partially sighted students • Deaf students and those with hearing impairments • Students with a physical disability or mobility needs All our • Medical conditions • Social Emotional Behavioural Difficulties students (SEBD) get free Please let us know on your application form

if you have any specific needs so that we can breakfast ensure a member of the team is present at your Creative Media Suite Virtual Nursery iLearn Centre On-site Crèche interview. before 9am

9 TUITION FEES AND FINANCE

All Higher Education students are required to Acceptance on a course is also conditional upon pay tuition fees but with excellent facilities a student agreeing to abide by the College at both campuses, and some of our courses code and completion of pre course checks, affiliated to leading universities, Hopwood Hall specifically those required for Early Years and College represents a good value local alternative Teaching courses (see page 20 for details). for Higher Education. STUDENT FINANCE FEES There are currently a range of student finance Hopwood Hall College is committed to options available to assist you with the cost of providing quality, value for money Higher studying course. These include: Education. Level 4 and 5 course fees are £6000 • Tuition fee loan for full-time and £3000/£4000 for part-time • Advanced Learning Loan courses per year. • Living cost grants Fees for our Education and Training and Access • Living cost loans courses range from £350 - £3,400 with specific fees shown alongside each programme. The • Childcare grant amount you pay depends on the Skills Funding • Parents’ living allowance Agency (SFA) criteria regarding age. Please • Disabled students’ allowance (DSA) contact a Student and College Services on 0161 Tuition loans are now available for students on 643 7560, email us at [email protected] part-time courses, subject to approval. The loan or call into either campus. is not dependent on your household income For up to date information on Higher Education as eligibility depends on the ‘intensity’ of your INFORMATION, ADVICE AND EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY funding please visit www.direct.gov.uk/ study programme being at least 25 per cent of a GUIDANCE Hopwood Hall College celebrates equality and studentfinance. Please consult the BIS website full-time course. The Student and College Services team at diversity irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, for further announcements on issues such as For more information and to apply for all Hopwood Hall are here to make sure you get the sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender bursaries and National Scholarships www.bis. Student Finance England loans and grants best out of your time at college. identity and social economic background. gov.uk. Students should check at the time of contact tel. 0800 731 9133 or visit www.direct. enrolment, or acceptance of any offer, whether gov.uk/studentfinance They can help you with: We seek to ensure that no member of the college community receives less favourable there have been any changes to the course and NB. All students are required to pay a £25 • Careers information, advice and guidance treatment on any of these grounds. Equality of should also note that courses will only run if administration fee at time of enrolment. • Purchasing stationery opportunities at Hopwood Hall are available to there is a viable number of students. • Choosing the right programme to match your every student. skills and abilities • Advice on enrolment and funding including STUDENT ENGAGEMENT advanced learning loans • Information and advice on financial support At Hopwood Hall College we value what you, our students, have to say. We welcome your • Help in researching Higher Education courses feedback and offer the opportunity for you to and applying through UCAS be involved in the future of the College. • Preparing for interviews for Higher Education and employment We give all our students a voice through: • Job searching, CV writing and applications • Tutorials • Advice on voluntary opportunities to improve • The Student Cabinet employability • National Student Survey Careers information is available from the • Student engagement activities in the HE and National Careers Service if you are 19+. Access student social space Please see their website for details www. • Student and Staff Liaison Committee nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk • Being elected as a Student Governor We also have a Higher Education Outreach • Attendance at the Higher Education Officer from Greater Manchester Higher who Committee comes into the college to provide impartial advice and guidance about higher education.

11 ADVANCED FINANCIAL CHARITABLE TRUSTS LEARNING LOAN SUPPORT FOR There are a number of STAY LOCAL | GO FAR (for Level 3 courses and above) Charitable Trusts who MATURE STUDENTS offer funding for students If you’re starting a Level 3 course Professional and Career in education. The criteria you may qualify for an Advanced Development Loans. varies for each one but more Studying close to home has lots of benefits over and above the Learning Loan. These are bank loans that information is available from savings you can make on accommodation costs and university These loans help you pay the can be used to help pay for your Local Authority or visit tuition fees charged for your work related learning. You their websites for details. tuition fees. course. can borrow between £300 Our Level 4 and 5 courses WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS Anyone can apply for an and £10,000 to help support Already in receipt of are not just a stepping stone Advanced Learning Loan to the cost of up to two years benefits? to university, they enable Results from the 2015–16 These results echo those of learning (or 3 years if it Destinations of Leavers published in the Department help with the costs of a college Studying a higher education you to develop your critical or training course as long as includes one year’s relevant from Higher Education for Business, Innovation and course may affect your thinking skills, perfect research they’re 19 or older. The only unpaid practical work). (DLHE) survey, which asks Skills’ 2016 Graduate Labour eligibility for some benefits. methods, hone your written criteria is that the course must The Skills Funding Agency and oral communication skills, UK graduates what they are Market Statistics which found be Level 3 or higher (e.g. A (SFA) will pay the interest For up-to-date information you’ll also meet people from a doing six months after leaving that 87.3% of graduates are in Level equivalent). on the loan whilst you are in on the effect study will have variety of backgrounds, with university revealed that work, compared to 70.4% of young non-graduates. The loan is really easy to apply learning and for one month on your benefits contact whom to collaborate, problem for. It doesn’t depend on your afterwards. the Department for Work solve and much more. 91% of UK and EU domiciled income and there are no credit The loan can be used to pay and Pensions, the Citizens Research also shows that graduates who left university In 2016, working age checks. Once approved, the course fees or other costs such Advice Bureau or Rochdale people who study higher in 2016 were employed; graduates earned on money is simply paid direct to as travel and living expenses. Borough Council’s benefits education are more likely to be working while studying or average £9,500 more than Hopwood Hall College on your You can also use the loan to employed, and in occupations advice line on tel. 0300 303 were in further study. non-graduates. behalf from the Student Loans supplement other forms of 8870 before enrolling on classed as professional. Company. support such as grants or your course. So if you’ve a clear career Repayments don’t start until bursaries. goal and you aspire to What’s more, the average the April after the completion Because the Professional and reach management levels in salary was between £21,000- of your course and you won’t Career Development Loan is your chosen field, a higher £22,000 with those earning have to pay anything back until a commercial loan product, education qualification at the most having studied Hopwood Hall will help you get you earn more than £21,000 a it should only be considered medicine & dentistry year. to where you want to be. as an option once all other (£30,000), veterinary science student funding option have For more information speak (£28,000) and engineering & to a Student Advisor tel. 0161 been investigated. technology (£25,500). 643 7560 or email enquiries@ For further information or hopwood.ac.uk financial assistance to support You can also contact the learning, please visit www. Money Advice Service for direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or independent advice www. contact Careers Advice on moneyadviceservice.org.uk 0800 100 900. Our Learning Provider registration number is 1790.

13 ACCESS TO HIGHER ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION EDUCATION COURSES

Hopwood Hall College delivers There are slightly different specific humanities subject, WHAT IS ACCESS? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS a range of approved pathways entry criteria for each such as Psychology, History or which will help Access pathway which reflects the English. Access courses are designed for students There are two Access programmes (Level 2 students select a programme requirements of differing who want a fast track route to university or to and Level 3), entry to which is determined by The humanities pathway is best suited to their long term Higher Education degree suitable for those wishing to progress into careers and vocations that require students’ existing qualifications. aims and aspirations. programmes. All pathways higher level qualifications. pursue a career in teaching, Immediate entry to the one-year Level 3 Access have mandatory units in Local Government and other Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall to HE Diploma offers students who have already LEVEL 2 PROGRAMME Academic Essay Writing similar professions whereas for many years – changing the lives of many attained sufficient GCSE qualifications the and Research Skills. Please the public services and students. We’re also proud to say that our quickest route to university. Usually this means - GCSE be aware that successful allied professions pathway achievement and success rates are amongst the students must have attained 4 GCSEs grade Students who don’t meet completion of an Access to HE prepares students for careers best in the country. A-C/9-4, including English and Maths. Science is the Level 3 entry criteria can Diploma does not guarantee a in social work, law, probation, usually required for health related courses. join our one-year Level 2 place at university. counselling, psychology and For those students who don’t meet the entry programme. This comprises All our Level 3 Access to HE related fields. criteria for Level 3, successful completion of compulsory GCSE maths and programmes are accredited by 3) Humanities pathway the one year Level 2 programme guarantees English (if not already attained Open Awards. Course content: progression to Level 3 the following academic at grade C/4 or above) and up year. Entry to the Level 2 programme will • English to one from the following: HEALTH PATHWAYS require an initial assessment of English and • Science • History maths and science where necessary. Who are these pathways for? • Psychology • Criminology Our two health pathways offer • Sociology routes into Higher Education to 4) Public Services and Allied Students who have attained train for a variety of health- Professions pathway a grade C in English or maths related professions including: can choose two from the Nursing, Midwifery, Podiatry, Course content: above. Chiropody, Paramedics and • Criminology Operations Department • Psychology HOURS OF STUDY Practitioner. • Sociology 1) Health and Caring Professions Level 2 is up to 16 hours per pathway week (daytime only) for 30 HOURS OF STUDY Course content: weeks. The Access programme • Health Sciences (1 module) requires attendance for 14 LEVEL 3 PROGRAMME • Health Studies hours a week over 34 weeks. • Psychology Level 3 students can, in some ACCESS TO HE cases, combine evening with DIPLOMA 2) Health Sciences pathway daytime study depending on their chosen pathway. Entry requirements for the Course content: one-year Level 3 Access to HE • Health Sciences (2 modules) Diploma are 4 GCSEs grade • Health Studies TUTORIAL SUPPORT A-C/9-4, including English AT ACCESS LEVEL 3 and maths, or successful completion of the one year HUMANITIES Access Level 3 students are Level 2 programme. supported through a tutorial PATHWAYS programme which includes There are four ‘pathways’ on Who are these pathways for? guidance and assistance in the Level 3 programme tailored choosing a university course to different career/ Higher Our humanities pathways offer and applying for a university Education areas. These are: students a route into a variety of Higher Education courses place. 1) Health and Caring and careers. Both pathways are Fees: £620-£3,400 per year Professions suitable for students who may 2) Health Sciences be undecided on their future 3) Humanities career but who nevertheless 4) Public Services and Allied may wish to undertake a single Professions or joint honours degree in a 15 HOW TO APPLY | ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Step 1 - Is this course for you? Step 5 - Funding The first thing you need to decide is which You will need to know how you are going to programme level is suitable for you. If you don’t fund your course before you start. If you are have 4 GCSEs at grade A-C/9-4, including over 19 doing a Level 3 programme you can English and maths, the Access Level 2 route is look at funding it through a the appropriate one for you. Advanced Learning Loan (see page 14) for Those with sufficient GCSEs will be eligible for which you’ll need a Funding Information the Level 3 programme, though you will need to Letter from the college. For further funding check the specific entry requirements for that information please email us at enquiries@ pathway. If you are unsure of the validity of your hopwood.ac.uk or telephone 0161 643 7560 existing qualifications contact the college on tel. providing your full name, date of birth and 0161 643 7560 and speak to a member of our course that you wish to study. Student and College Services Team. For more information on Advanced Learning Loans please visit www.gov.uk/advanced-learner- Step 2 - Apply loan/overview. It is important you consider your You can apply from October 2017 onwards own circumstances and look into all options. for courses starting in September 2018. You You can access free impartial money advice can apply online at www.hopwood.ac.uk. It’s from The Money Advice Service at quick, easy and secure. Application forms are www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk also available on request. We’ll confirm your application by text and by email.

Step 3 - Interview Once you’ve submitted your online application form, check for texts and emails regularly. You’ll be invited for an informal interview with a course tutor. Prospective Access Level 2 students will also be required to take initial assessments in English, maths and science (should you opt to study science). The interview will also give you the chance to meet the staff and ask questions. Those students who have English as their second language may be assessed by our ESOL department. Prospective Access Level 3 students will be required to produce their certificates at enrolment to satisfy us that you are eligible for the programme.

Step 4 - Offer After your interview you will be informed if you have been successful and given information regarding enrolment and induction.

17 HIGHER EDUCATION HOW TO APPLY |

Higher Education is the broad term given to university level HIGHER EDUCATION qualifications at Level 4 and above. At Hopwood, provision includes Foundation Degrees, HNCs and HNDs. There are three types of 3. Overseas students Courses are offered at both Fit Person Registration Step 1 Choose EARLY YEARS AND applicant: Overseas students may be our Middleton and Rochdale Specific health criteria apply to Browse through our range asked to provide evidence of campuses, with full and part- TEACHING COURSES students who wish to progress 1. Students at a school or college of programmes, choose your their residency in the UK to time study options giving Protection of Client Groups into employment in nursing, registered with UCAS course, check the level and determine their fee status/ students the flexibility to In order to safeguard children nursery nursing, teaching and entry requirements. All UK schools and colleges course fees. choose a course that suits their or the elderly, with whom social work. are registered with UCAS If you need any more advice, The college is unable to lifestyle. you will come into contact, This will be explained at to manage their students’ contact the college on tel. accept applications from students applying for interview. At enrolment you applications. Advice is 0161 643 7560 and speak to overseas students who need programmes in these areas will be asked to disclose any available from your teacher PART-TIME ENTRY a member of our Student and or have student immigration should note that as part of specific health criteria that or a careers advisor at your College Services Team. permission under Tier 4 (visa). REQUIREMENTS your application you may be may prevent progression into school or college. Complete an Entry requirements vary asked to undertake a formal employment. If necessary, online application and submit depending on the level of Disclosure and Barring Service please contact the College for Step 2 Apply it to a member of staff. After course you wish to study. (DBS) check for which a more information. Option 1 – Apply online to checking your details, and STEP INTO However, most would expect charge will be made. DBS having added the academic Hopwood Hall a Level 3 qualification or clearance is a requirement of reference, your school or HE DAY equivalent e.g. A levels. Check Each course tells you where course entry. college submits the completed Wednesday 4 July 2018 each course for specific details. and how to apply. If you application online to UCAS. A chance to meet fellow are applying directly to the You pay online using a credit College, please apply online at card or debit card. You may students, take a look around www.hopwood.ac.uk it’s quick, also be able to pay through our higher education easy and secure. Application your school or college. facilities. forms are also available on request. 2. Independent applicants in You’ll also be given an We’ll confirm your application exercise to assess your by text and by email and invite the UK, who are not at school or academic writing abilities you to an informal interview college. with a course tutor to make Mature applicants, who, unlike prior to the course starting sure that you are suited to the school or college students, in September. course and more importantly, cannot readily seek advice that the course is suited to from a teacher, need to consult Once you’ve had a you. The interview will also careers organisations for help conditional offer from us give you the chance to see the and advice or contact one register online for your college, meet the staff and ask of our Student Advisors. You place at: www.hopwood questions. are responsible for paying eventbrite.co.uk Option 2 – apply online at UCAS the correct application fee, for obtaining and attaching For all full-time Higher the academic reference, and Education courses at for submitting the completed universities and colleges in the application online to UCAS. UK, students must apply online at www.ucas.ac.uk. You can do this from October 2017.

19 HNC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Higher Education at Hopwood Hall is a valuable learning Course summary Location: Assessment: experience that has helped me understand what path I would Middleton campus like to take with my studies and allowed me to achieve my This course provides a good Internally assessed theory goals. The staff have been kind and helpful foundation for those students Duration: work, presentations, creation throughout my time here and have always been who have a real passion for 1 year full time of public information there when I needed them. working with animals, aiming resources, written scientific M Allanson to prepare participants for Start date; reports, practical observations employment at supervisory September 2018 when managing the care of level jobs within the industry. Fees: animals and supervising those This course is also well suited £6000 carrying out various animal for those who currently work husbandry procedures. in the industry and would like Entry requirements: to further develop their skills, 80 UCAS tariff points which Delivery: knowledge and understanding can include: Lectures, tutorials, practicals. to enable them to progress • Level 3 Extended Diploma in You will be in college within the sector. Animal Management (Pass/ three days a week and As a student on this course Merit/Merit). also undertake industrial you will also be responsible • If you have undertaken BTEC experience placement one day for the welfare of animals on Applied Science instead a week. the college animal care unit, of GCSE, you should have with particular emphasis on achieved an overall Merit. UCAS code: those animals in our Blue • 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above DD32 Cross Rehoming Centre, Day which must include English Boarding Dog Kennels and and maths. Apply to livestock production farm. • It is highly recommended that you have also achieved www.ucas.ac.uk Course content Double Science at grade C The course is made up of both or above due to the scientific compulsory and specialist content of some of the units. units that enable you to study particular areas in depth. Compulsory units include: • Business Environment • Animal Husbandry Management • Animal Health and Welfare • Research Project

Specialist units include: • Anatomy and pPhysiology • Production Animal Management • Exotics and the Pet Trade • Plan and Manage the Health and Welfare of Animals Employment opportunities Career prospects Employment in a range Over 1.3 million of animal industries, currently employed within agriculture, environmental, progression onto the Higher animal care and health & science industry National Diploma in Animal Typical job roles include: Conservationist, park ranger, Management at Hopwood Hall farmer, horticulturist, agriculture manager, agriculture or degree programme. technician, pharmaceutical technician, laboratory technician, veterinary nurse

21 HND ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Course summary Location: Assessment: Middleton campus I’ve been studying at Hopwood for the last 2 years on the This course is for those who Internally assessed theory Extended Diploma in Animal Management and recently want an advanced qualification Duration: work, presentations, creation progressed onto the HND. I am finding this highly enjoyable, in animal management which 2 years full time of public information the modules taught cover a wide range of subjects. The will enable you to manage the resources, written scientific course is interesting and the way the classes are care of animals rather than Start date; reports, practical observations September 2018 delivered by the lecturers are well structured undertake that care yourself. when managing the care of and informative. animals and supervising those When undertaking practical Fees: K Cope assessments you are £6000 per year carrying out various animal expected to perform to an Total course cost £12,000 husbandry procedures. industry expected standard, (2 years full-time) use initiative and work Delivery: independently. You will also be Entry requirements: Lectures, tutorials, practicals. responsible for the welfare of 80 UCAS tariff points which You will be in college animals on the college animal can include: three days a week and will care unit, with particular also undertake industrial • Level 3 Extended Diploma in emphasis on those animals experience placement one day Animal Management (Pass/ in our Blue Cross Rehoming a week. Centre, Day Boarding Dog Merit/Merit) Kennels and livestock • 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above UCAS code: production farm. which must include English Language and maths DD33 Course content • It is highly recommended that you have also achieved Apply to The course is made up of Double Science at grade C www.ucas.ac.uk both compulsory units, and or above due to the scientific specialist units chosen by content of some of the units. tutors that enable you to study If you have undertaken BTEC particular areas in depth. Applied Science instead Compulsory units include: of GCSE, you should have • Business Environment achieved an overall Merit. • Animal Husbandry Management • Animal Health and Welfare • Research Project

Specialist units include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Production Animal Management • Exotics and the Pet Trade • Plan and Manage the Health and Welfare of Animals • Animal Behaviour • Animal Nursing Employment opportunities • Animal Adaptions • Horse Husbandry Career prospects Over 1.3 million Employment in a range currently employed within agriculture, environmental, of animal industries, or animal care and health & science industry progression onto a degree Typical job roles include: Conservationist, park ranger, programme. farmer, horticulturist, agriculture manager, agriculture technician, pharmaceutical technician, laboratory technician, veterinary nurse

23 HNC CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION GAME ART, ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS

Course summary There is also the opportunity Entry requirements: for suitable students to This course is aimed at people 80 UCAS tariff points which undertake work experience who work or who wish to could include: with a local games company. work in the games industry. • 1 or more A Level Units focus on the creative This is an exciting opportunity • BTEC Level 3 art elements considered to enhance your portfolio and fundamental to successful gain creative experience in the • NVQ Level 3 performance in a vocational development of commercial • VRQ Level 3 games industry context, and games and to develop content • Access programme for employment in the exciting for Oculus Touch and HTC GCSE English and maths at world of games art animation Vive in addition to the creation Grade C/4 or above of high quality game ready and visual effects. Mature students can apply assets. You will also undertake a with no formal qualifications number of industry related but must have a minimum of enrichment visits such as Location: three years relevant industry developer conferences Rochdale campus experience. to enhance your learning experience. Duration: Assessment: 1 year full time 100% coursework including Course content Start date; presentations, projects and live Specialist units will develop September 2018 briefs. your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to Fees: Delivery: specific creative activities in £6000 Lectures, tutorials, design games art application and studio practice, conferences, in the creation of your own work experience. I was really keen to pursue a career in games development professional portfolio. They and while on the course I became team leader for the game include: UCAS code: Primate Planet, a live brief run by the creator of Angry Birds • Contextual Studies and also had one of my completed games published on PP31 • Research Techniques Google Play. • Computer Game Platform Apply to I also won several awards including Outstanding Media Fundamentals Student of the Year at the National BTEC Awards - • Practical Animation Skills www.ucas.ac.uk something I never imagined I’d be considered • Digital Graphics for for. It’s allowed me to make my dream a reality. Computer Games C Walker • Drawing Techniques for Computer Games • 3D Modelling for Computer Games • 3D Environments for Computer Games

Career prospects Employment opportunities Students who achieve this qualification can progress onto the second year of a HND or 529,000 degree programme in Games Art, Animation currently employed within the industry and Visual Effects or other relevant subject area. Typical job roles include: Film production, 3D Employment in the games/media sector is also an Generalist, Animator, VFX Artist, Concept Artist option

25 LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Course summary Assessment: The Award offers an Location: Three written assignments and introduction to teaching in the Middleton campus delivery of a 20 minute micro post 16 and adult sector and is teach to your peers. appropriate for teachers, tutors Duration: and trainers working within 12 weeks (3hrs one evening a Delivery: businesses, colleges, adult and week) Lectures, tutorials, work community learning centres. Start date; experience, independent study It’s also for those who aspire January 2018, April 2018, to work within areas such as September 2018 Apply to work-based training, voluntary, Fees: www.hopwood.ac.uk community, private and public £350 organisations. You must be aged 19 at the start of the Entry requirements: course. GSCE/Level 2 qualification in This course was previously English known as PTLLS.

Course content • Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher/Trainer • Planning and Delivering I found the course useful for learning Inclusive Sessions the correct terminology for assessment • Assessing Learning etc. Group work was really good for developing understanding and learning how other people deliver things. Because the Award is widely recognised, I think it will be a really good addition to my CV. K. Moreton

Employment opportunities Career prospects The Award may be sufficient 1 million for your teaching/training currently employed within the industry needs, or you can progress Typical job roles include: Work-based vocational onto our Level 4 Certificate in trainers, Apprenticeship assessors, adult and Education and Training. community tutors, prison educators

27 LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Course summary Assessment: My knowledge of teaching has Location: This Level 4 Certificate Written assignments, practical developed. I feel more confident when extends and builds on Middleton campus teaching, compilation of an the previous Level 3 e-portfolio, a minimum of 30 delivering a class, and I have a wealth Award in Education and Duration: hours teaching practice of resources to turn to. Thoroughly Training (formerly PTLLS) 1 year part-time enjoyable - the tutors were excellent, motivational and qualification, giving the Start date; Delivery: candidate the underpinning enthusiastic. October 2018 Lectures, tutorials, work knowledge, understanding P Campbell experience, independent and skills needed to ‘confirm Fees: study occupational competence’ in a £900 teaching or training role. Entry requirements: Apply to The course is aimed at • GCSE or equivalent in www.hopwood.ac.uk teachers, tutors, trainers, English and maths. lecturers, support tutors, • Level 3 qualification in assessors and instructors who specialist subject area. may be working within an FE college, adult and community learning centre or learning provider including prisons, as well as people delivering work-based training such as voluntary, community, private and public organisations. The Certificate can be achieved by pre-service or in-service candidates.

Course content • Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training • Planning to meet the needs of students in education and training • Delivering education and training • Assessing learners in education and training • Using resources for education and training • Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment Career prospects • Delivering employability Employment opportunities skills You’ll be able to progress • Preparing for the coaching onto the Level 5 Diploma in 1 million and mentoring role Education and Training with a variety of specialisms currently employed within the industry possible depending on Typical job roles include: Work-based vocational the provider. Accelerated trainers, Apprenticeship assessors, adult and progression onto a Cert Ed /PGCE community tutors, prison educators, tutor in course is also possible. further education

29 HNC ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Course summary Assessment: Hopwood Hall College was a fantastic This course is for those who Location: Written assignments, environment for me to learn in as it has are currently in employment Middleton campus practicals, oral questioning, superb facilities and atmosphere. The range but aspire to promotion at case studies, examinations (no Duration: of practical electrical work that I as a student professional engineer level. written exams). was able to undertake was great. Graduates of this course may 2 years part-time The staff were extremely helpful, always move onto a Level 5 (HND) Start date; Delivery: course. As a graduate you will willing to go the extra mile for students, and September 2018 Lectures, practicals. be competent in both electrical very knowledgeable within the and electronic engineering Fees: electrical industry. design and analysis. £3000 per year Apply to L Orme (Total course cost £6000 www.hopwood.ac.uk Course content 2 years part-time) Compulsory units: Entry requirements: • EngineeringDesign 80 UCAS tariff points which could include: • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Edexcel BTEC National Certificate/ • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson • Diploma in Electrical & set) Electronic • Engineering or related areas Specialist units: • Level 3 Certificate in Electrical • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Installation 2360/2330/2365 • GCSE English and maths at Extra units: grade C/4 or above • Mature students can apply • Mechatronics (PLCS) and will be accepted • Electrical Principles following interview and • Electrical Machines (Three accreditation of prior phase) learning (APL)

Career prospects Employment opportunities This course is recognised in the engineering sector as a 1.3 million pathway into supervisory currently employed within the industry and/or management positions. Successful Typical job roles include: Engineering candidates can also progress technician, aircraft fitter, process technician, onto the Higher National Diploma energy plant operative, computer technician, (HND). plumber, heating engineer, sheet metal worker

31 HNC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Course summary Location: Assessment: Middleton campus This course is aimed at people Written assignments working in a production, Duration: design, technical or 2 years part-time Delivery: supervisory capacity within the Lectures, practicals. engineering industry who wish Start date; September 2018 to gain higher qualifications. Apply to The course is also suitable for Fees: www.hopwood.ac.uk those who do not currently £3000 per year work within the industry who (Total course cost £6000 wish to further their studies 2 years part-time) whilst working elsewhere. Entry requirements: Course content 80 UCAS tariff points which Compulsory units: could include: • Analytical Methods for • BTEC National Certificate Engineers Diploma in an engineering • Engineering Science subject or an appropriate • Engineering Project combination of the following: • AVCE/GNVQ in a relevant vocational area Specialist units: • GCE A level profile which • Mechanical Principles demonsatres strong • Dynamics of Machines performance in maths/ • Fluid Mechanics physics subjects • Management of Projects Relevant level 3 qualification • Engineering Design GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above. Mature students can apply I am extremely grateful for my time at Hopwood and will be accepted following Hall College, and without the support and interview and accreditation of guidance from the lecturers, I wouldn’t be prior learning (APL). where I am today. I am still in touch with the lecturers and would encourage anybody who is passionate about engineering to enrol at the college and take full advantage of the teaching and facilities on offer. S Bennett

Employment opportunities Career prospects 1.3 million HND, foundation degree currently employed within the industry or under graduate degree programme. Employment or Typical job roles include: Engineering further more specialist study. technician, aircraft fitter, process technician, energy plant operative, computer technician, plumber, heating engineer, sheet metal worker

33 FOUNDATION DEGREE EARLY YEARS

The University of Bolton is an intensive resource, a regional asset and a national Course summary Location: Assessment: teaching institution whose distinctive high and international centre of excellence with quality and student-focused programmes programmes delivered in Bolton and across Middleton campus This course prepares students Assignments, projects, attract applications from all over the world. the world. Where appropriate, our students for a range of careers in case studies and practical Duration: It offers an exciting and challenging will study in an environment which reflects as childcare at supervisory assessments in the workplace. 2 years full-time undergraduate and postgraduate experience closely as possible the working management level and can A problem solving, research 3 years part-time with high levels of proactive student support environment in which they are provide an appropriate based approach is used. and excellent facilities which match the likely to enter, with industry pathway for gaining Early Start date; quality of its academic provision. It is a local standard equipment. Years Teaching Status (EYTS). January 2018 Delivery: September 2018 Lectures, tutorials, work Course content Fees: experience. The course is made up of both £6000 per year full-time compulsory modules, which (Total course cost £12000 UCAS code: all students undertake, and a 2 years full-time) X310 specialist unit that enable you £4000 per year part-time to study particular areas in (Total course cost £12000 Apply to depth. 3 years part-time) www.ucas.ac.uk (full-time) Level 4 modules Additional charge for DBS www.hopwood.ac.uk (part- • Learning in the Digital Age check time) • Study skills Entry requirements: • Facilitating Children’s 80 UCAS tariff points which Learning could include: • Inclusive Practice • 2 or more A Levels • Social Policy • BTEC/Edexcel National Level 3 Level 5 modules • Level 3 Diploma in Early • Safeguarding Children Years Education and Care • Reflective Practice (Early Years Educator) • Managing Sessions • GCSE English and maths at • Research Perspectives Grade C/4 or above Mature students can apply with Level 5 Specialist unit no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three years • Independent Study relevant industry experience. A formal literacy diagnostic and Students not currently comprehension assessment will in employment, but with be required to assess academic relevant work experience, will capability. undertake placements during Acceptance subject to the course. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Fit Person Registration (see page 20 for details)

Employment opportunities Career prospects Accelerated progression onto 1 million a relevant degree course is possible. Certain universities currently employed within the industry may give you exemption Typical job roles include: Nursery assistant, early from units within related degree years educator, teaching assistant, youth worker, courses. assistant in children’s centres, practitioner in nursery schools and reception classes

35 FdSc FOUNDATION DEGREE SPORTS COACHING

Course summary Location: Assessment: Middleton campus This highly applied course is Reports, essays, exams for students wishing to develop Duration: (anatomy & physiology), a sound understanding of the 2 years full-time (2 full days presentations, practical key principles underpinning per week) assessments in sports advanced sports coaching and coaching. performance analysis. Start date; September 2018 You will develop the skills Delivery: required for effective Fees: Lectures, tutorials, seminars, communication, self- £6000 per year practicals. development and career (Total course cost £12000 progression making you 2 years full-time) UCAS code: ready for a career in sport, Entry requirements: C602 or progression to continuing 80 UCAS tariff points which higher education. should include: Apply to Course content • Successful completion of www.ucas.ac.uk Access to HE The course is made up of • Distinction Merit grades in a compulsory units, which all The University of Salford is located within easy travel distance Level 3 related subject Institution code: students undertake, that to the College with good transport links, making accessing SO3 enable you to study particular • GCSE English, maths and University services and facilities particularly convenient for areas in depth. science at grade C/4 or students studying on our University of Salford provision. above. Compulsory units: Flexible work-based learning is central to all programmes of • Sports Coaching 1 study. This concept is underpinned by the University’s Vision: • Sports Development ‘By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life’. • Developing Academic and Professional Skills The University is located in three main areas of • Talent Identification and the city; at Peel Park, and Frederick Road, both a Development short distance from Manchester City Centre, and • Fitness Testing and Sports at MediaCityUK at Salford Quays. Training • Anatomy and Physiology

Year 2: • Applying Sports Coaching Pedagogy • Research Methods • Performance Analysis for Sports Coaches • Applied Practitioner Skills in Sports Coaching • Strength and Conditioning for Sports Coaches Career prospects • Introduction to Sport Employment opportunities On successful completion of the Foundation Degree you can apply Psychology to study for a further year on the University of Salford’s BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Analysis top-up (one year) degree 916,000 programme or apply for other sport or leisure degree currently employed within the health & programmes at other learning providers. science industry You could also gain employment in sports development, Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, health club management, physical activity consultancy (e.g. GP coach, leisure supervisor/manager, referral), sports administration/ management, physical activity and journalist, gym instructor promotion, sports coaching and instruction in schools or colleges.

37 FdA FOUNDATION DEGREE OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY The University of Derby prides itself on being foot climbing wall, high and low rope courses the first choice for students who want a and an artificial underground caving course. caring, aspirational environment where they It’s the ideal setting for the next generation Course summary Location: Assessment: can equip themselves for the career they of outdoor leaders. You’ll build your own skills Middleton campus choose. If you’re seeking adventure Reports, essays, tests, in outdoor activities but also gain insights and could see yourself working Duration: presentations, practical You’ll study mainly at the Oaklands Manor into the running of a centre which is popular in the outdoor sector, our 2 years full time observation. Outdoor Leadership Centre on the edge of with corporate clients, children’s foundation degree is your the Derbyshire Peak District. Set in 55 acres of groups and outward bound first step to an action-packed Start date; Delivery: mixed woodlands, its attractions include a 30 enthusiasts. career. September 2018 Lectures, tutorials, field trips. You’ll develop practical Fees: leadership skills and gain £6000 per year UCAS code: additional qualifications in a (Total course cost £12000 N295 variety of outdoor activities 2 years full-time) from climbing, caving to Entry requirements: canoeing. Apply to 80 UCAS tariff points which www.ucas.ac.uk should include: Course content • Successful completion of The course is made up of Access to HE compulsory units, which • Merit Merit grades in a Level all students undertake, and 3 related subject specialist units that enable you to study particular areas in • GCSE English and maths at depth. grade C/4 or above

Stage One • Research and Academic Skills • Leadership of the Adventure Experience • Introduction to the Natural Environment • Work Based Learning Module 1 • Introduction to Outdoor Adventure • Risk Management in Adventure

Stage Two • Outdoor Research • Approaches to Programme Leadership and Management • Applied Coaching Practice • Work Based Learning Employment opportunities Module 2 Career prospects On successful completion of this course, 916,000 Optional Modules you will have the opportunity to top currently employed within the health & • Outdoor Experiential up your qualification by studying our science industry Education BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership and Typical job roles include: Sports therapist, • Inclusive Adventure in the Management at the University of Derby. coach, leisure supervisor/manager, Outdoors journalist, gym instructor • Outdoor Conservation

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