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SCHOOL LEAVER COURSE GUIDE

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Hello 4 Childhood Studies 45 Open Events 2020/21 5 Construction 46 More than a course 6 Countryside Management 47 Supporting you all the way 7 Digital and Cyber Technologies 48 Applying for a course 8 Engineering 49 Education explained 10 Equine and Farriery 50 It’s not all work: Social and 12 Floristry 51 sports activities Games Art and Design 52 Our students go far 14 Hair, Barbering and 53 Student awards 16 Beauty Therapies What our students say 18 Health and Social Care 54 Apprenticeships 20 Hospitality & Catering 55 Our Warwickshire colleges 24 Motor Vehicle 56 Royal Leamington Spa College 26 Music 57 Rugby College 28 Performing and Production Arts 58 Moreton Morrell College 30 Public Services 59 Warwick Trident College 32 Re-engagement Programmes 60 A Levels 34 Sport 61 T Levels 36 Supported Learning 62 Access to Higher Education 38 Programmes Agriculture 40 Travel and Tourism 63 Animal Welfare 41 Veterinary Nursing 65 Applied Sciences 42 Safeguarding 66 Art, Design and Media 43 Next steps 68 Business and Events 44 Student application journey 70 Management USING THIS GUIDE On each subject page you will see a grid displaying the courses offered and which college each level is offered at. The colleges are abbreviated as follows: RLS Royal Leamington Spa College RUG Rugby College TRI Warwick Trident College MM Moreton Morrell College

APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 3 HELLO OUR 2020/21 We understand that the next stage in your education is important and that 19 there are a lot of decisions to make. Don’t worry - we’re here to help! OPEN EVENTS This guide tells you about the different courses and apprenticeships we offer as well as how studying at a college is different from studying at school. We’ve also explained the different course levels, what they mean and what you can do after completing them. Don’t take our word for it - come and see for yourself what we have to offer. SO WHY STUDY WITH US? • Locations Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to visit our colleges, see our facilities • Choice and freedom With over 150 bus routes running to our and chat with expert tutors - whether you’re thinking about a full-time course or Because we have seven colleges across colleges every day, we’re sure there an apprenticeship. Warwickshire and Worcestershire, will be an option for you. Check out our transport route finder online or call us Undecided about your future career choices? Talk to our Careers Advice and each with their own feel and specialist Guidance team who will be happy to help discuss your options. subjects, we can offer you a huge choice on 0300 456 0049 and we’ll help you find the quickest and easiest way to get to as well as specialist expertise that you ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE RUGBY COLLEGE won’t find in school. college – wcg.ac.uk/transport • Tue 10 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 17 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm And, at college you’ll be treated like an • Thu 14 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Support • Tue 19 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm adult, be able to focus on a subject you Helping you to be successful in your • Thu 18 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 23 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm are genuinely interested in and discover studies and beyond is something we take a whole new group of friends. Wherever very seriously. Turn to pages 6 and 7 to WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE you’re coming from, we have a course find out more. • Thu 12 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 14 November 2020, 10am – 2pm and study route that’s right for you - including apprenticeships and supported • Thu 21 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 16 January 2020, 10am – 2pm learning programmes. • Thu 25 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Sat 20 March 2021, 10am – 2pm

• Results WCG was awarded a ‘Good’ grade by HERE ARE THE OPEN EVENT DATES FOR OUR Ofsted in March 2018. Our students COLLEGES IN WORCESTERSHIRE. achieved a 100% A Level pass rate*. You can see the courses offered at these colleges at wcg.ac.uk

EVESHAM COLLEGE MALVERN HILLS COLLEGE • Thu 19 November 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 24 Nov 2020, 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Thu 28 January 2020, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 26 January 2020, 5.30pm – 7.30pm • Wed 31 March 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm • Tue 30 March 2021, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

PERSHORE COLLEGE • Sat 21 November 2020, 10am – 1pm • Sat 23 January 2020, 10am – 1pm • Sat 27 April 2021, 5.30pm – 8pm

Find out more at wcg.ac.uk/openevents

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

You can apply for a course at any time but there’s a couple of things that will WHAT IS A FULL-TIME COURSE? help you make the right decision. Each subject and course will be different but generally full-time courses consist of up to three full days in college, providing you with the time outside of lessons to do independent CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE study or an industry placement. Choosing the right course can be daunting but think about what you enjoy and what inspires you. Consider the style of teaching that you are best suited to. Once you’ve seen a APPLY ONLINE subject area that interests you, read more information about each course on our website. Applying for a course online couldn’t be easier. Simply find the course using our search You can work out which level of course may be best for you by looking at the table and then click ‘Apply’. You will need to provide: on page 11. • Date of birth You can ask any questions by calling 0300 456 0049, enquiring online or emailing • Home address [email protected] • Predicted / achieved grades • ADVICE • Your email address (one that you use frequently) If you are unsure about which subject or course to choose, we offer high quality, • Your contact number and / or home number (if you have one) free and independent careers advice at every college. • Your parent’s / next of kin’s / guardian’s emergency contact email Our Careers Advice and Guidance team are happy to talk you through all your address and telephone number options confidentially and impartially. You can also make an appointment for • Your current school / college (if you are in education) a time that’s convenient. Call 0300 456 0048 or email [email protected] • Name and address of employer (if you are employed) • VISIT By creating an account you will be able to track your application. We’d love you to come and see our colleges, so that you are confident that you are making the right decision. You’ll find our open event dates in this guide and online at DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE COURSE? wcg.ac.uk/openevents Speak to us for more information. When you apply online, our system will remember your details should you wish to apply for a different course in the future.

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

LEVEL 3 • T Levels Typically you will need • Employment • A Levels to have: • University / college • Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma • 4/5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (Bachelor’s or Foundation (Equivalent to 1 A Level) including maths and degree) • Level 3 Diploma English • Higher Apprenticeship (Equivalent to 2 A Levels) or • Level 3 Extended Diploma • Level 2 qualification (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) with a Merit profile • Advanced Apprenticeship and GCSE English (Equivalent to 3 A Levels) and maths Grade 4 or The diplomas are often referred above to as BTEC qualifications, or by awarding body name such as CACHE, City & Guilds, etc.

LEVEL 4 & 5 • Foundation and Higher Typically you will need • University / college National Diploma to have: (Bachelor’s degree) • Foundation degree • Full Level 3 • Degree Apprenticeship • Higher Apprenticeship or • Employment • A Levels / T Levels

LEVEL 6 Bachelor’s degree Typically you will need • Post graduate education to have: • Employment • Full Level 3 or • A Levels / T Level

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

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

FITNESS FACILITIES Rugby, Moreton Morrell, and Royal Leamington Spa colleges all have sports and fitness facilities which students can use. For more information see wcg.ac.uk/gyms For residential students at Moreton Morrell College and Royal Leamington Spa College, our Sports and Social Co-ordinators organise exciting opportunities for getting involved in sport and physical activities, volunteering and coaching to help you develop skills for life, make new friends and enjoy your time at college.

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

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

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

HAIR & BEAUTY 92% CREATIVE ARTS

14 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY *2018 WCG leavers destination data APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 15 for learners aged 16-18. STUDENT AWARDS Rugby College Student of the Year: Katie - Level 3 Early Years Each year our exceptional students are celebrated for their achievements. Katie received the award after completing the Children’s In June 2020 a total of 133 learners studying at WCG colleges were recognised Play, Learning and Development course at Rugby College. for their hard work, dedication and attainment throughout the 2019/20 She initially won the Outstanding Achievement award for academic year. Certificates were presented to all students who were put Early Years and was put forward by her tutors for the Rugby forward by teaching teams for the categories of Commitment to Learning, College Student of the Year award – with a panel awarding Outstanding Achievement and Student of the Year. her the overall prize. She is planning to attend the University of Northampton to study Special Educational Needs and Inclusion, with plans AWARD WINNERS 2020 to complete a teaching conversion course afterwards. Royal Leamington Spa College Student of the Year: Katie said: “I feel very proud and honoured that I’ve been recognised by my teachers for Oliver - Level 3 Digital and Cyber Technologies my hard work and dedication. I was shocked too, especially to win two awards. I love Oliver won the top prize at Royal Leamington Spa working with children, I think they’re absolutely amazing. I had a really good experience College where he completed a two-year extended at Rugby College. I made loads of friends and the tutors were really supportive and they diploma in Computing. Alongside winning the overall worked hard to make sure I was in the best position to get to university.” college prize, he was also named as Digital and Cyber Technologies Student of the Year by his tutors. He has now received an offer to attend Oxford Brookes University Moreton Morrell College Student of the Year: to study Computer Science and will be the first member of his immediate Todd - Level 1 Land-based Studies family to attend university. Todd won the overall prize at Moreton Morrell College as Oliver said: “I was very happy when I heard I won the award but to be honest I didn’t well as the Land-Based Studies Student of the Year. actually believe it for a bit! My family is proud of me and the award is already on the He is now hoping to progress to a Level 2 Diploma in mantelpiece. Computing has always been a passion of mine and is something I’d really like Agriculture at Moreton Morrell College as he looks forward to to get into for a job. I saw that the college had a good course and so I decided to travel to a career in estate management. Leamington. I enjoyed helping my course mates to improve too.” Todd said: “I was quite surprised and pleased to win the awards. It’s made me and my family quite proud. I had done a Level 1 Diploma in Animal Care and then moved on to Land-Based Studies. The course was quite practical Warwick Trident College Student of the Year: so you could get your hands dirty and experience things that you are learning about Ali - Level 3 Engineering which was great. I even learnt to drive a tractor! The tutors were very helpful and made Ali completed a two-year Engineering course at Warwick Trident the lessons interesting. I am hoping to go on to a Level Two Diploma in Agriculture and in College, which boasts state-of-the-art engineering workshops the future, would like to manage an estate.” and laboratories, as well as motor vehicle facilities. He is now looking to continue studying engineering at university and pursue a career in aerospace automation in the future. Ali said: “Engineering has been my passion from a young age and I want to take it forward and follow it as a career. My final year project was a robotic arm. It was a small scale robotic arm which I built completely from scratch using different aspects of engineering. I enjoyed my time at the college and made some good friends. The tutors helped me to achieve my goals too and it was a good experience.” Student Awards winners 2019

I wanted a complete change of career and I enjoyed the freedom to personalise decided to change office work for farm work. my studies and areas the course I wanted to learn as much as possible about offered, therefore I could focus on the the world of farming, and I knew Moreton areas I wanted to do and in what I Morrell offered a good course locally that enjoyed. For example, I enjoyed very meant I wouldn’t have to move away from home. much doing Logic Programming and The best thing about my course has been learning about the decided to study this further. latest farming practises and technologies, which will put me at a The lecturers at college make the great advantage in my career. The support and encouragement from my tutors has experience of studying there so enjoyable. I been fantastic. They have always believed in me and pushed me to achieve the best have decided to do Electronic Engineering at grade I possibly can. They are also extremely knowledgeable, helping to expand University with the objective of specialising in my learning beyond what is required of the course. I am moving to Bridgwater to Machine Learning technologies. attend University Centre Somerset in 2020 to study a BSc degree in Agricultural Management. I also hope to set up my own business whilst I am down there. Rodrigo, Level 3 Engineering at Rugby College

Annelie, Level 3 Agriculture at Moreton Morrell College

I chose this course as I would like Last year I decided on a career to work with children, especially change. Farriery is something those with learning difficulties I’ve always been interested in; this as I would like to help those with course was a great chance to start similar needs to my own. The down that path. Having not worked with Leamington Spa campus is local horses for a few years, the horse management with excellent facilities and amazing element along with the forging certificate staff. The tutors, including the support seemed a brilliant way to gain more experience. staff have made the course interesting The teaching has been great on this course. Tutors have also assisted with and engaging. suggestions on people to contact for work experience and apprenticeship As a deaf / hard of hearing student, all of the staff have supported me by opportunities. The facilities have been great; the forge and equine ensuring they understand my specific needs. I am planning to continue my centre provide a great environment to learn in. I am now seeking an studies at WCG onto the next level. apprenticeship to continue my development in the farriery industry. Joshua, Farrier Access Course at Moreton Morrell College Elise, Level 2 Childhood Studies at Royal Leamington Spa College

Get fantastic on-the-job experience with an apprenticeship. ALL APPRENTICESHIPS HAVE AN With an apprenticeship you can earn while you learn. They are the ideal way to develop EQUIVALENT EDUCATION LEVEL: knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace while undertaking study. You will • Intermediate - equivalent to five GCSE passes We have combine industry training with college, gaining experience and qualifications. You will • Advanced - equivalent to three A Level passes need an employer to take part in an apprenticeship but we can help you with that. • Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, 2500+ apprentices or a Foundation degree WHAT AREAS DO APPRENTICESHIPS COVER? TRAINING WITH US Pretty much anything! The majority of our apprenticeships are in technical subjects, but WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AT ANY ONE TIME we cover lots of other subjects too. • Work alongside experienced staff • Accounting • Dental Nursing • Human Resources • Earn a wage and get holiday pay Working with • Adult Care • Early Years Education • IT • Develop transferable skills that can be • Agriculture • Electrotechnical • Land-based used across a range of industries 1100+ • Animal Care & • Engineering Service Engineering EMPLOYERS • Enhance future career prospects Veterinary Nursing • Equine & Farriery • Marketing ACROSS THE • Build your confidence MIDLANDS AND • Bricklaying • Events • Motor Vehicle • Degree apprenticeship progression opportunities NATIONALLY • Business Administration • Hair • Plumbing • Carpentry & Joinery • Horticulture • Team Leading WHO CAN APPLY? • Customer Service • Hospitality • Welding Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16. There is no upper age limit for an apprentice. OUTSTANDING Apprenticeships can be completed by someone who has You will work towards an employer-led Apprenticeship Standard. Dependent APPRENTICESHIP on the discipline and sector this could include a range of qualifications such as joined an organisation specifically as an apprentice, SUCCESS RATE an NVQ, a Technical Certificate and Functional Skills. or by an existing employee. 8% ABOVE HOW TO APPLY national average* Visit our website for more information on all of the apprenticeships we offer and also to see our live vacancies. You can register your interest in a particular apprenticeship or apply for a job straight away if there’s a suitable vacancy. We are constantly adding new vacancies so don’t be disappointed if there isn’t one for you; get in contact and we’ll be able to help! wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships

20 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY *2018 / 19 21 apprenticeship results WHAT DO THE APPRENTICES SAY? WHAT DO THE EMPLOYERS SAY?

Beth completed an apprenticeship in advanced manufacturing, engineering and design with Jaguar Land Rover and studied at Warwick Trident College. We take on apprentices because we’ve got a lot of knowledge within Ricardo and we need to make sure we pass that on to the next generation of engineers. Beth said: “I’d never really considered an Our apprentices from WCG have developed apprenticeship but I had a leaflet come through through the company and are now in for the ‘Young Women in the Know’ scheme, prominent positions, i.e. team leaders and I was really interested from there. I’m and manufacturing engineers. in a better position than a lot of people my age now. I was quite shy at school John Walker, Head of Manufacturing at Ricardo and being thrown into the world of work definitely helped me to come out of my shell. I’ve learned all the skills associated with manufacturing and design, but doing an apprenticeship has definitely helped me to We are committed to nurturing talent, improve as a person as well.” and we have had 17 apprentices since 2010. Beth - Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Design Apprentice with Jaguar Land Rover For us, it is about imparting knowledge and skills to those who haven’t worked yet, or are re-training, and supporting them as part of the organisation. Josh is studying a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Anne Doughty, HR Manager, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Architectural Joinery at Moreton Morrell College, and was recognised by a member of the City of London Livery Companies. He was invited to the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London prior to the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, to be presented with the annual prize of £500 awarded by the Worshipful Company of Joiners and Ceilers, which is one of the trade guilds known as livery companies.

Josh said: “I really enjoy my work and combining that with studying has been great for me. The tutors are very helpful, and keen to put us forward for competitions and awards to demonstrate our skills.”

Josh – Architectural Joinery Apprentice with OFW Joinery

CAMPUSES • Moreton Morrell College • Royal Leamington Spa College • Rugby College • Warwick Trident College

ACCOMMODATION M42 • Moreton Morrell College • Royal Leamington Spa College Nuneaton M69 Birmingham TRAVEL LINKS • Leamington Spa direct train links to M6 Birmingham (30 mins), Manchester (2 hours 15 mins), London (1 hour 20 mins) and Oxford (40 mins)

M6 • Birmingham Airport – 30 mins by train or car Coventry • Heathrow Airport – 1½ hours by car Rugby • Rugby – direct train links to Birmingham (40 mins), London (from 1 hour)

A46 M42 POINTS OF INTEREST & THINGS TO DO Royal Leamington Spa • Warwick Castle • Shakespeare’s Birthplace A426 • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage • British Motor Museum Warwick • Jephson Gardens • Ricoh Arena, Coventry • Experience an eclectic mix of local crafts, artists, traders and entertainers Warwickshire at the annual two-day Peace Festival in the heart of Leamington Spa. M40 One not to be missed! Stratford-upon-Avon • Watch a play at one of three theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon. Shows are A46 A423 broadcast live around the world, and you might even see someone you recognise on stage • Be wowed by the turrets of Warwick Castle where you can see a jousting contest come to life, or explore the castle’s history within the depths of their dungeon • Visit the world-class destination of Ricoh Arena. An array of sporting events, including rugby and football, awaits. Plus, you can expect to see some of the world’s biggest entertainment acts performing

Royal Leamington Spa College has a really modern feel and we’re sure you’ll be impressed. The facilities are excellent and the social life is, too – you’ll make so many friends and of course you’re very close to town for shopping and going out.

• We’re well connected with lots of buses to bring you from home and transport you to our other colleges if you need that.

• Our construction, plumbing and electrical installation workshops are bespoke and we have a great fabrication and welding workshop.

• Our STEM Centre has Nao robots, 3D printers and the latest VR kit for testing our games designs.

• We have a small gig venue on site where our music students put on live shows.

• Our students stage fashion shows, art exhibitions and special effects make up displays through the year and there are hair and beauty salons here too.

• Eat with your friends at the Bistro or Refectory or relax on the grass at the nearby park.

• Focus on a subject you really enjoy and get treated like an independent adult learner.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • A Levels • Hair, beauty and barbering • T Levels • Health and social care • Applied sciences • Hotel, tourism and • Art, design and media destination management • Business • Music • Childhood studies • Production arts • Digital and cyber technologies • Re-engagement programmes • Construction • Supported learning programmes • Events management • Apprenticeships • Games art and design

26 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY *2019 / 20 A Level results RUGBY COLLEGE

Rugby College is a modern college which has a great learning atmosphere because of its mix of curriculum including acting, engineering, hairstyling and construction as well as lots of other subjects. • Our modern campus has an on-site sports hall, gym and all-weather pitch. We also have a nursery, restaurant, shop and library. • There is lots of parking and we’re well connected to buses and Rugby train station (only a five minute walk). • Regular shows from our Performing Arts students are worth seeing as well as the end of year theatre festival. • You can play pool in the Students’ Union or take a short walk down to Elliott’s Field for some shopping and there’s a Cineworld, McDonald’s and other well known brands nearby. • Extensive engineering facilities with a wide range of technology in our Power Academy as well as motor vehicle workshops. • Fantastic facilities for brickwork, carpentry and plumbing. • Hair and beauty students have four salons to work in and there’s a 150 seat theatre for performances or gigs. • State-of-the-art catering facilities including fully equipped training kitchens and a commercial kitchen serving the restaurant, which is open to the public.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • Health and social care • A Levels • Hospitality and catering • Art and design • Motor vehicle • Business • Performing arts • Childhood studies • Public services • Construction • Sport • Digital and cyber technologies • Re-engagement programmes • Engineering • Supported learning programmes • Events management • Travel and tourism • Hair, beauty and barbering • Apprenticeships

28 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE

Moreton Morrell College is a stunning place to study and to live. It has 750 acres of countryside - giving our land-based students a fantastic ‘real life’ learning environment. • We have a working commercial livestock and arable farm enterprise with a large beef herd and sheep flock. You’ll get the chance to help out at lambing and have lots of hands-on time on the farm. • We have stabling for over 100 horses so you can bring your horse with you while you study, plus we have a state-of-the-art purpose-built farriery teaching centre alongside two blacksmithing forges. • Our new Sports Hall and all weather pitches can be used by Sports students or student teams. Our Football Academy in partnership with Leamington FC opens up great new opportunities for budding footballers and coaches. • The Equine Centre is a great place to develop your competition skills while you study. There is a full annual calendar of equine events and we are proud to host British Eventing horse trials at Moreton Morrell. • Our extensive Animal Centre includes a hundred species of animals including exotics, reptiles and mammals. Popular animals such as meerkats, coatis and porcupines are all part of the centre’s attraction. A well established partnership with the Blue Cross and Cats Protection includes a superb on-site cattery. • Bespoke construction workshops include extensive carpentry and bricklaying learning spaces.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • Equine and farriery • Agriculture (including agricultural • Football Academies engineering) • Floristry • Animal welfare • Sport and fitness • Blacksmithing • Supported learning courses • Construction • Veterinary nursing • Countryside management • Apprenticeships

30 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE

Warwick Trident College is unashamedly dedicated to engineering and motor vehicle study, with a highly professional atmosphere as well as excellent facilities. If you’re focused on a future in engineering or motor vehicle, this college is one of our two centres in Warwickshire specialising in these professions. • First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops.

• Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities.

• Comprehensive vehicle engineering facilities with 1000m2 of workshops, fitted with the latest industry test equipment and a separate 400kw rolling road.

• Vehicle diagnostic equipment including 4-wheel alignment systems, brake and suspension testers, management systems analysers and 450hp chassis dynamometers.

• A wide range of training vehicles, including Range Rover and Jaguar.

• There’s an on-site refectory and pool table as well as a library.

• Our motorsport team often take students to external events and help them take part in competitions.

• Engineering students enjoy the opportunity to undertake visits to national and international companies as well as to events that will enhance their learning.

WHAT’S ON OFFER • Engineering • Motor vehicle • Apprenticeships

32 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY A LEVELS

We’re very proud of our A Level students who work extremely hard and gain excellent results – they achieved a 100% pass rate I’m really pleased. I was expecting * in August 2020 . A, B, B and was surprised We provide students with an adult about the A in English. learning environment where they have the independence to I’m really happy. Part of the reason I take control of their studies went to Rugby College was because which sets them up for of the accessibility. It was a challenge success at university and starting A Levels in a wheelchair the working world. because I had just had surgery and was in cast for 12 weeks. They were Our high-quality resources at really good with accessibility. Royal Leamington Spa College and Rugby College include Lillie, 18 - achieved AAB in English Language and Literature, Sociology and Criminology expansive libraries, dedicated study and secured a place to study Primary Teaching at Northampton University. areas, friendly tutors and all of the leisure facilities you’d expect at college. Our personalised study programmes mean there’s truly something for everyone.

SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

COURSE ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE RUGBY COLLEGE

Applied Law (BTEC) Yes Yes

Applied Science (BTEC) Yes - equivalent to three A Levels

Business Studies Yes

Criminology Yes Yes

Economics Yes

English Literature Yes Yes

Psychology Yes Yes

Sociology Yes Yes

T Levels are a brand new qualification HOW ARE T LEVELS GRADED? UCAS points will only be allocated to the designed to give you a head start towards Once you complete your T Level, there overall T Level grade, so you must achieve the future you want. The 2-year T Level are several options that are available to at least an overall pass grade to receive qualification brings classroom and work you. These include moving into full-time UCAS points. placement together on a course designed employment, an apprenticeship or WHEN AND HOW CAN I APPLY? higher education. alongside employers and businesses. You can apply for a September start at any Your T Level will help you to your next step - whether this is straight To help T Level students get into higher time throughout the year. Find the course into your chosen career, an apprenticeship or a degree. education, UCAS tariff points have been on our website at wcg.ac.uk/study and allocated to T Levels, which means they simply click ‘Apply now’ which will take you WHAT ARE T LEVELS? WILL THEY BE RECOGNISED will be equivalent to three A Levels. to our online application form. T Levels are a new qualification designed BY EMPLOYERS? to give you a head start towards the T Levels are designed with businesses future you want. They follow GCSEs and and employers, to make sure you have are equivalent to three A Levels. The the skills and knowledge they are 2-year qualification brings classroom and looking for in an employee. work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO APPLY? T Levels give you the opportunity to EQUIVALENT TO You will need a minimum of five GCSEs experience an industry while you at grades 4-9 including Maths and continue your studies, with the THREE A LEVELS English at grade 4. opportunity to specialise later. LEVEL 3 While gaining practical experience, you also achieve the qualifications QUALIFICATION needed to move into a higher level of DAYS IN study, if you choose to later. HOW LONG IS THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT? 45 PLACEMENT An industry placement lasts around 45 days, undertaken as a block or as 20% individual days. WORK The specific length of the placement and when it will take place will differ depending on your T Level. 80% CLASSROOM DESIGNED WHAT COURSES CAN I STUDY? WITH COURSE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Digital Support Services T Level RLS EMPLOYERS

Digital Support Services Transition Programme RLS

36 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION (19+) AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO A DEGREE

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

LOCATIONS

COURSE LOCATION

Access to HE – Art and Design Malvern Hills College

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

Access to HE – Digital Security and Technology Royal Leamington Spa

Access to HE – Engineering Rugby College

Royal Leamington Spa, Rugby, Access to HE – Health Professions Malvern Hills and Evesham colleges

Access to HE – Midwifery Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Nursing Royal Leamington Spa & Rugby College

Access to HE – Science Royal Leamington Spa College

Access to HE – Social Science Rugby College

Access to HE – Social Science and Humanities Royal Leamington Spa College I applied to go to University after my A Levels but missed Please note these courses are only available to students aged 19 years plus. out by one grade so I took a year out before doing this course. I didn’t enjoy the sixth form I was at so I decided not to retake my A Levels and when I found out universities accepted this course I decided to enrol. It’s a lot more intensive workload but I feel like access is teaching you how to study at university, with research and study skills as part of the course. I’ve got my place at University of Northampton to do midwifery - I’m so pleased to have finally got there. I was on the phone to my mum and we were both in tears - they know how long it’s taken to get me to this point.

38 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY Sarah – Access to HE Diploma in Social Science and Health AGRICULTURE ANIMAL WELFARE

Agriculture is more than just Our students will have full access to our farming; one of the world’s biggest working farm including: businesses, there are over 200 • Commercial sheep and beef enterprises different career areas available. • Forage and arable crops Working with animals is an fish to exotics including coatis, meerkats, You will be trained in all practical areas • Farm mechanisation, tools incredibly rewarding career. porcupines, raccoon dogs and marmosets. of farming and will leave equipped with and machinery knowledge in science, technology and Our Animal Centre is the perfect place to You may also benefit from learning on a • Ongoing farm trials with innovation as well as business, which develop your animal welfare and practical fully working farm giving you access to agriculture businesses is highly sought after by employers. skills with a wide range of resident work with commercial livestock such as • Extensive areas of natural habitat animals such as rabbits, reptiles and cattle and sheep. • Excellent links with employers to provide additional work experience SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Animal Care MM MM

SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Animal Management (Zoological Science, Exotics and Conservation) MM

Agriculture MM MM Animal Management (Companion Care, Farm Parks and Rescue) MM

Blacksmithing and Metalworking MM

Land-based Studies MM DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 2,095 (2019) DID YOU * DID YOU CAREER STATS Moreton Morrell % Change 2020-25 = +0.3% (West Midlands) KNOW? KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 6,167 (2019) College hosts a large Median Hourly Wage = £9.19 Agriculture Animal Welfare Centre Agriculture % Change 2020-25 = +1.1% Annual Job Openings = 102 (avg per year) students have with animals such students have Median Hourly Wage = £9.78 the oppurtunity as coatis, meerkats, TYPICAL CAREERS Annual Job Openings = 321 (avg per year) to learn on our porcupines, raccoon • Animal care services • Managers and 230 hectarehectacre TYPICAL CAREERS dogs, marmosets, • Veterinary nurses and proprietors commercial farm. in forestry, fishing and commercial farm. •• ConservationConservation professionalprofessional •• Landscaper Landscaper pygmy hedgehogs, physiotherapists related services •• FarmFarm managermanager •• Livestock Livestock managermanager tortoise, spiders, • Managers and proprietors • Field agronomist insects, snakes and so in agriculture and • Field agronomist *EMSI Analyst data *EMSI Analyst data and forecast 2020-2025 much more. horticulture and forecast 2020-2025

The creative industries continue to with spaces to meet the creative needs of grow and make a vital contribution our students and our courses encompass to the UK’s economy. In a rapidly many different practises from Fine Art changing employment marketplace, to Fashion, 3D Design to Games Art, the creative sector is one of the few Photography to Film and Television. areas at little risk of automation. Along with our links with University of Our Royal Leamington Spa and Rugby the Arts London, these courses make colleges offer facilities in a vast range WCG the perfect place to begin your of creative subjects, such as dedicated career in the arts. These exciting programmes which each unit of study you will investigate studios and state-of-the-art equipment. focus on forensic and criminal how each subject relates to your chosen The School of Arts building is designed investigation or biomedical science pathway on this course. are ideal for students who want Extended Diplomas are a technical to work in the fascinating areas of alternative to academic study such as SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 medical and forensic science. A Levels. These courses give an insight Art and Design RLS RLS & RUG RLS & RUG You will learn about the principles and into two evolving industries which have Art and Design (Foundation Diploma) RLS & RUG RLS & RUG practicalities of working in a scientific great career prospects and are highly Creative Media Production / Film and Television Production RLS RLS setting and the practical application of valued by universities. Furniture Making and 3D Design RLS biology, physics and chemistry. Through Furniture Making and Design RLS Fashion and Clothing RLS

Games Art and Design RLS

SUBJECT LEVEL 3 Visual Communication (Graphic Design, Interactive Media, and Photography) RLS

Applied Science (Biomedical Science / Forensic and Criminal Investigation) RLS 3D Design RLS

* DID YOU CAREER STATS DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 28,809 (2019) KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 9,690 (2019) Royal Leamington % Change 2020-25 = +2.4% Each year our annual % Change 2020-25 = +2.4% Spa College has Median Hourly Wage = £19.60 end of year shows Median Hourly Wage = £15.89 state-of-the-art presented by all school Annual Job Openings = 1,245 (avg per year) Annual Job Openings = 405 (avg per year) new science labs of arts students full of the latest TYPICAL CAREERS showcase the best in TYPICAL CAREERS gadgets including: • Nurses • Biological scientists art, design and craft. • Product, clothing and • Printers Apple TV linked up • Medical practioners and biochemists related designers • Arts officers, producers to iPad technology, • Engineering porfessionals • Research and • Photographers, audio- and directors interactive • Police officers development managers visual and broadcasting whiteboards and 3D (up to sergeant) equipment operators *EMSI Analyst data *EMSI Analyst data television screens. • Lab technicians and forecast 2020-2025 • Graphic designers and forecast 2020-2025

Business and Events Management works in a modern way using Working in childcare and environment and resources that support are fast-changing and continuously collaborative learning with Google curriculum delivery. Work placement is packages. Our course is designed to development is hugely growing areas, offering a wealth of an integral part of the course structure help you to progress on to university, rewarding - helping children to career opportunities. and a dedicated Placement Team employment or an apprenticeship. develop physically, emotionally, Whether it’s running your own business, intellectually and socially. supports students in this area. Events students will benefit from industry or making a business run smoothly, our Our courses will provide you with the placements with local hotels, tourist The sector provides many different career professional and experienced staff will knowledge, experience and qualifications attractions and restaurants. They will paths, such as teacher, private nanny, support you to develop your skills to you need to progress to the next stage, then have the option to progress onto au pair, children’s representative, nursery make sure you really are the best in the whether this is working in the sector or an apprenticeship. worker or teaching assistant. business! The Business department moving on to further study at college We have dedicated teaching rooms or university. fully equipped to replicate a nursery SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Business RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

Business and Digital Technologies RLS & RUG SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Events Management RLS Childhood and Health Studies RLS & RUG Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator) RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

CAREERS CAREER STATS* APPRENTICESHIPS * ADVICE & No. of Jobs in Sector = 66,294 (2019) CAREER STATS GUIDANCE % Change 2020-25 = +2.1% Get fantastic on-the-job No. of Jobs in Sector = 4,779 (2019) Speak to our expert Median Hourly Wage = £18.62 experience. See pages % Change 2020-25 = +2.1% (West Midlands) team for impartial 20 – 23 for full details on Annual Job Openings = 3,137 (avg per year) Median Hourly Wage = £9.40 careers advice how to apply. Annual Job Openings = 239 (avg per year) and guidance. TYPICAL CAREERS Visit wcg.ac.uk/ • Managers / directors • Business / financial project TYPICAL CAREERS 0300 456 0048 apprenticeships in retail, wholesale and management professionals • Nursery nurses • Playworkers [email protected] financial positions • Vocational / industrial and assistants • Child and early • Production managers and trainers and instructors • Youth and years officers directors in manufacturing • Marketing / sales directors community workers • Human resources and • Childminders and *EMSI Analyst data *EMSI Analyst data industrial relations officers and forecast 2020-2025 related occupations and forecast 2020-2025

If you’re a practical, hands-on person Our students have been successful in and you’re interested in how things both regional and national SkillBuild are put together, or you are interested competitions, coming away with in construction management, our top awards. courses could be for you. You may choose to go straight into We have fantastic workshop facilities and employment after your course or Managing the countryside involves over 250 hectares of estate, including experienced tutors who have invaluable undertake further study or move onto balancing the needs of rural 14 hectares of woodland, our countryside industry experience, which will help an apprenticeship programme. industries such as agriculture and students have different habitats to you get the best start in your career. forestry with the needs of wildlife, observe, monitor and improve, as well and access to the countryside for as the opportunity to create new ones. leisure and recreation. There are many career opportunities SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Moreton Morrell College’s estate offers in conservation, ecology, game and Foundation Skills - Multi-Skills RUG & MM students a range of working and natural wildlife management or in managing our rural resources. RLS, RUG habitats to practice new skills amongst Foundation Construction Skills & MM woodland, grassland and wetland. With Electrical Installation RLS & RUG RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

Plumbing RLS & RUG RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

Construction and the Built Environment RLS & RUG RUG SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3

Brickwork RUG & MM RUG & MM RUG & MM Countryside Skills MM

Site Carpentry RUG & MM MM Land-based Studies MM

Carpentry and Joinery RUG & MM Wildlife and Countryside Management (Conservation and MM Wildlife Management)

Countryside Management (Games and Estates) MM DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 25,144 (2019) DID YOU * Brickwork CAREER STATS % Change 2020-25 = +1.8% KNOW? students teamed Median Hourly Wage = £13.67 No. of Jobs in Sector = 834 (2019) up with a regional Harvest mice are the % Change 2020-25 = +2.9% Annual Job Openings = 1,081 (avg per year) construction only British mammal Median Hourly Wage = £16.76 to have a prehensile company, Deeley TYPICAL CAREERS Annual Job Openings = 34 (avg per year) Construction, to • Fork-lift truck drivers • Plumbers and heating and tail, which enables get real-life, on • Electricians / electrical fitters ventilating engineers them to grasp plant TYPICAL CAREERS the job experience • Construction production • Carpenters and joiners stems as they move • Conservation Manager in Ryton-on- managers and directors • Chartered surveyors through vegetation. • Countryside Officer Dunsmore. • Elementary construction • Gamekeeper *EMSI Analyst data *EMSI Analyst data occupations and forecast 2020-2025 • Park Ranger and forecast 2020-2025

Our courses in Digital and Cyber of the Business or Technology sector Engineering affects every aspect of The strength of our engineering Technologies are designed to get you would like to continue your study. our lives from vehicles to buildings programmes lies in our state-of-the-art you into a career in one of the You can progress on to Level 3 in your and the technology we use. facilities, success rates and extensive preferred area. We offer courses that allow industry links – including internationally- most vibrant and successful Engineers design, manufacture you to specialise in creative computing, renowned companies such as Cummins, employment sectors in the UK. and test across many fields, such as programming, software design, games Alstom, GE Energy, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar The Digital and Cyber industry contributes mechanical, electrical, production and development, interactive media production, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Mercedes and £71 billion to the UK economy and has civil engineering. Our courses allow you to networking, computer hardware and the rail companies. a job market growing at four times the follow any of these routes into any industry brand new cybersecurity pathway. national rate. On the Level 2 course, you and are delivered by professionally trained Our students progress to highly respected will have the opportunity to develop a wide We have excellent facilities and courses engineers who have in-depth knowledge universities, employment and sought range of Business and Digital Technology which are delivered by expert staff who and experience, using industry standard after apprenticeship programmes. skills enabling you to choose which area will support you into the exciting world of software and equipment. digital and cyber technologies.

SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Engineering RUG & TRI RUG & TRI RUG Business and Digital Technologies RLS & RUG Engineering Enhanced Level 3* RUG & TRI Digital Information Technology RLS & RUG Electric Vehicle Technology TRI Digital Support Services T Level - see page 36 for RLS *Subject to existing qualifications, Level 3 students have an option to study A Level Maths as an additional qualification. Digital Support Services Transition Programme RLS

DID YOU CAREER STATS* DID YOU * CAREER STATS KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 27,051 (2019) KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 2,273 (2019) Warwick Trident % Change 2020-25 = +2.6% (for West Midlands) Our students can % Change 2020-25 = +1.6% College hosts Median Hourly Wage = £16.13 access IT facilities first class Median Hourly Wage = £18.84 Annual Job Openings = 1,044 (avg per year) with industry laboratory Annual Job Openings = 80 (avg per year) standard and practical TYPICAL CAREERS software and TYPICAL CAREERS engineering • Vehicle technicians, • Mechanical engineers design suites in • Computer consultancy • Security specialist workshops mechanics and electricians • Engineering technicians order to assist activities • Computer programming including advanced • Metal working production • Production and process / with testing • Other information activities machining centre and maintenance fitters quality control and planning and real-world technology and computer and robotic • Design / development engineers engineers *EMSI Analyst data *EMSI Analyst data procedures. service activities and forecast 2020-2025 facilities. • Engineering professionals and forecast 2020-2025

Our courses give you a great • Grazing enclosures – totalling 50 hectares grounding in theory as well as the • BSJA standard show jumps practical skills that you’ll need to Studying with us, you will improve your progress onto Higher Education practical skills, gain valuable experience in or employment. our busy equine yard, and support events Florists use their creativity and an inspiring place to study. Our award winning, expert tutors will help you to We offer fantastic on-site equestrian and such as our Autumn and Spring Horse knowledge of plants and flowers explore and develop your creative skills. farriery facilities, including: Trials – all of which will help you impress to design and assemble flower • Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre employers and universities. arrangements for all kinds of As a trained and experienced florist, you occasions and venues. • 60 well-schooled, competitive horses – We are one of only three colleges in the could start your own business or take livery options available country to offer farriery apprenticeships If you love plants and flowers, and you further training and move into areas such as freelance floral decoration, floral • An indoor arena – 60 x 25m silica sand and our Farriery Access Course is the have artistic talents, floristry could be the design, exhibition work, demonstration and rubber surface with a gallery and perfect step onto this apprenticeship. career you are looking for. and teaching. seating for 286 people Our modern floristry classrooms are well equipped and our rural estate is

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Horse Care MM SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Farriery Access Course MM Floristry MM MM Horse Management MM

Blacksmithing MM DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 482 (2020 - West Midlands) * DID YOU CAREER STATS Students from WCG % Change 2020-25 = +0% KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 1,379 (2020 - West Midlands) have competed Median Hourly Wage = £7.70 Eighteen of our Median Hourly Wage = £8.08 in international farrier students competitions such as TYPICAL CAREERS were recognised TYPICAL CAREERS Renata Egan-Wyer • Event florist at a ceremony • Farrier and Jen Jones who • Floristry held at the Royal • Blacksmith are two florists from business owner Artillery Company • Forge worker Moreton Moreton • Floral designer competing at the in London. • Equine performance coach *EMSI Analyst data • Florist *EMSI Analyst data and forecast 2020-2025 WorldSkills UK Final. and forecast 2020-2025

If you want a career that’s creative Our expert tutors and industry experts and hands-on, and you enjoy making will train you in all the latest techniques people feel great about themselves, to equip you with all of the skills you’ll then a future in the hair and beauty need to make a name for yourself in this sector could be for you. exciting industry. Our commercial training salons at Royal We pride ourselves on our high standards. At WCG we have been offering directly into our courses, through guest Leamington Spa College and Rugby College Our students have won awards at national Games Art and Design courses lectures, live briefs, and work experience are state-of-the-art and give you the chance competitions such as WorldSkills UK for more than 15 years, and are opportunities. Over the last few years, to learn in a real-life business environment. and benefit from a variety of enrichment our students have been credited on a activities and additional product training fortunate to be located in the middle Vocational work experience is integrated number of games from both small and to support progression in the world of of ‘Silicon Spa’, one of the country’s into your study package to give you the best large studios. hair, beauty and make-up. largest hubs of games development. chance of employment following completion. Our courses have been designed with This course leads directly on to our FdA games industry input to ensure that and BA (Hons) Level 6 Games Art degree they meet the needs of employers in courses, which have also been designed SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 this fast-moving industry sector. This and developed in conjunction with the Hairdressing - Introduction RLS means that game studios can input local games industry. Hairdressing RLS & RUG RLS & RUG Barbering RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

Beauty Therapy RLS & RUG RLS

SUBJECT LEVEL 3 Media and Make-up Artistry / Theatrical Special Effects and Media and Make-up Artistry RLS & RUG RLS & RUG Games Art and Design RLS

DID YOU CAREER STATS* DID YOU * CAREER STATS KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 2,448 (2019) KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 9,690 (2019) Royal Leamington % Change 2020-25 = +6% Leamington Spa % Change 2020-25 = +2% Spa College has been Median Hourly Wage = £8.42 is also known as awarded College of Median Hourly Wage = £15.89 Annual Job Openings = 151 (avg per year) Silicon Spa and is Excellence status by Annual Job Openings = 405 (avg per year) a UK hub for the one of the UK’s leading TYPICAL CAREERS games industry TYPICAL CAREERS spas, Ragdale Hall, • Hairdressers / barbers • Hairdressing / beauty salon hosting some • Programmers • Designers in recognition of its • Beauticians and managers / proprietors industry leaders. and software • Web design and outstanding practice related occupations development development and standards in *EMSI Analyst data • Health associate *EMSI Analyst data professionals professionals and forecast 2020-2025 beauty training. professionals and forecast 2020-2025

Studying Health and Social Care to support teaching and our experienced can lead to a rewarding career and staff have current, working knowledge of provide the opportunity to make a sector developments. real difference to people’s lives. Going on a work placement is a huge The hospitality and catering world internationally, because of their unrivalled breadth of attractions. Our courses provide you with skills, component of our courses. You’ll benefit is constantly evolving as customer experience and qualifications to move into from spending one or more days each expectations increase, standards To make sure this ambition is matched employment in a range of hospital or social week with one of over 200 established rise and the market becomes by talented, skilled staff we have created care settings or to progress on to study at placement settings across Warwickshire. increasingly sophisticated on a local course programmes that prepare the next university in areas such as nursing, social We have a dedicated Placement Team and global level. generation of chefs, waiters, hoteliers, who source appropriate placements for work, physiotherapy, occupational health Warwickshire and the surrounding managers, marketers, event organisers, full-time students and provide support or training to become a paramedic. areas play a huge part in the hospitality and the whole range of opportunities that throughout their courses. this sector offers. We have well-equipped rooms with sector, both domestically and sector-related resources that are used

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SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Hospitality and Catering - Professional Cookery RUG RUG RUG

Health and Social Care RLS & RUG RLS & RUG Foundation Catering RLS & RUG

Childhood and Health Studies RLS & RUG Events Management RLS

CAREERS CAREER STATS* DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? ADVICE & No. of Jobs in Sector = 46,696 (2019) No. of Jobs in Sector = 46,230 (2019) GUIDANCE % Change 2020-25 = +2.4% Rugby College % Change 2020-25 = +1.7% Speak to our expert Median Hourly Wage = £13.58 hosts three Median Hourly Wage = £8.66 team for impartial commercial Annual Job Openings = 2,319 (avg per year) Annual Job Openings = 2,200 (avg per year) careers advice kitchens, which and guidance. TYPICAL CAREERS are equipped to TYPICAL CAREERS • Care workers and • Nursery nurses / assistants a professional • Bar staff • Catering / bar managers 0300 456 0048 home carers • Welfare and housing standard, allow • Waiters / waitresses • Restaurant and catering [email protected] • Nurses / nursing auxiliaries associate professionals students to work • Chefs / cooks establishment managers and assistants • Youth / community workers in a real-life • Cleaning and housekeeping and proprietors • Human resources and • Housing officers environment. managers / supervisors industrial relations officers *EMSI Analyst data • Kitchen / catering assistants *EMSI Analyst data • Medical practitioners and forecast 2020-2025 and forecast 2020-2025

With the ever-increasing complexity You’ll get the opportunity to work with Our Royal Leamington Spa College boasts of today’s motor vehicles and Toyota MR2 race cars, electric vehicles, Studying music with us, whether a purpose-built 24-track recording society’s dependence on them, tiger kit car and attend track days. You performance or production, studio, two Mac and Oxygen composing jobs in this industry are likely to be will also partake in various motor related will offer you a contextual and suites, and two home-studio editing assured well into the future. projects and industry visits. relevant experience. suites designed for students to edit, mix Whether you want to develop your If you are looking to develop a career in We have state of the art equipment, and master on their own machines, with confidence, learn new skills, discover the motor vehicle industry , the purpose- extensive resources and an excellent ProTools and Logic Pro X. Our students how to run your own small independent built facilities at Warwick Trident and Health and Safety policy within our have the opportunity to perform at live gigs music business or understand the thrill Rugby colleges are ideal. These comprise workshops to best support a career within externally and in our Live Lounge, or work of live performance, we can offer the 1000m2 workshops fitted with the latest the motor vehicle industry. as producers or live sound engineers to perfect experience. industry test equipment and a separate showcase their work and talents. 400kw rolling road.

SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 SUBJECT ENTRY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Music (Performance and Production) RLS

Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies RUG & TRI Music, Performance and Production (Music Production and Sound Design Pathway) RLS

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair RUG & TRI RUG & TRI Music, Performance and Production (Performance) RLS Motorsport (Vehicle Technology) TRI TRI

Transport, Maintenance and Repair / Vehicle Systems Maintenance RUG & TRI APPRENTICESHIPS * Electric Vehicle Technology TRI CAREER STATS Get fantastic on-the-job No. of Jobs in Sector = 1,602 (2020 - West Midlands) experience. See pages % Change 2020-25 = +1.4% (West Midlands) DID YOU * CAREER STATS 20 – 23 for full details on Median Hourly Wage = £26.70 KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 6,395 (2019) how to apply. Annual Job Openings = 83 (avg per year) Motor Vehicle % Change 2020-25 = +4.4% Visit wcg.ac.uk/ students have the TYPICAL CAREERS Median Hourly Wage = £12.01 apprenticeships opportunity to work Annual Job Openings = 268 (avg per year) • Composer / sound designer on a range of recently • Live sound engineer donated cars including TYPICAL CAREERS • Music manager convertibles, manual • Vehicle technicians, • Vehicle body builders • Performer and automatics and mechanics and and repairers *EMSI Analyst data • Producer *EMSI Analyst data a smart car! electricians and forecast 2020-2025 and forecast 2020-2025

Studying a Performing Arts course The facilities at Rugby College consist Enter the world of public service Our experienced and dedicated tutors will provide the experience to enable of a purpose-built 150-seat theatre with and join the proud and dedicated will help students develop the essential you to progress into the industry. lighting, sound and stage equipment, a qualities of teamwork, leadership, dance studio with a sprung floor, dressing individuals who keep our Our programmes cover a range physical fitness and discipline, which rooms and practice rooms, allowing for communities safe. of exciting areas including acting, are tested to the full in preparation for a live public performances and productions These courses help students pass the singing, dance and musical theatre career in the public services. You will also as an integral part of the course. selection process for careers with the through a well designed programme learn about the roles, responsibilities and police, fire service, prison service, of classes and productions. Our links to University of the Arts London, career opportunities in the various public as well as our facilities, make WCG the ambulance service, army, RAF, Royal Whether you want to develop your services – with visits to the Police, perfect place to begin your career in Navy, Customs and Excise, probation confidence, learn new skills, or Fire Service and Military as well as from a performing arts. service, special police and police understand the thrill of live performance, variety of visiting speakers. dog handling. we can offer the perfect platform.

SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Public Services RUG Performing and Production Arts RUG RUG Public Services (Uniformed) RUG Media and Make-up Artistry / Theatrical Special Effects and Media and Make-up Artistry RLS & RUG RLS & RUG

DID YOU CAREER STATS* DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 42,211 (2019) KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 2,074 (2019) WCG Public % Change 2020-25 = +2.2% Throughout % Change 2020-25 = +1.4% (West Midlands) Services students Median Hourly Wage = £13.78 the year our Median Hourly Wage = £16.39 work with Performing Arts Annual Job Openings = 2020 (avg per year) Annual Job Openings = 96 (avg per year) Warwickshire students present and West Mercia TYPICAL CAREERS shows at our own TYPICAL CAREERS Police forces to • Business and financial • Property, housing Platform One • Public relations professionals • Musicians test knowledge in project management and state managers theatre at Rugby • Photographers, audio-visual • Actors, entertainers ‘stop and search’ professionals • Senior professionals of College such as and broadcasting and presenters procedure. • National government educational establishments Les Miserables, equipment operators • Dancers and choreographers administrative occupations Chicago and • Arts officers, producers *EMSI Analyst data • Local government *EMSI Analyst data many more. and directors and forecast 2020-2025 administrative occupations and forecast 2020-2025

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Whether you see yourself as a sports Catering to all interests from sports coach, sports therapist, personal science to coaching, fitness or elite trainer or PE teacher, we have a performance training, we’ll get you on course to set you up for a great track to a fast-paced career. Prince’s Trust, Headstart and Positive • complete enterprise projects and career in sport. Our professional sports academies are a fundraising activities and take part in an Choices programmes support you to way to improve your sporting aspirations. develop your skills and improve your action packed residential trip (Prince’s We have extensive sports facilities at our Moreton Morrell and Rugby colleges For example, improve your footballing confidence and self-esteem whilst Trust Team) such as state-of-the-art sports halls, career by joining our academy team in you gain a qualification that will help • complete work experience placements all-weather pitches, fully-equipped gym, partnership with Leamington Football Club you progress onto further education in something you’re interested in massage suite and sports science lab. and be coached by the professionals. or employment. • develop your English and maths skills As part of these programmes you will have You can also complete a Traineeship the opportunity to: programme to help you become work SUBJECT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 • take on your own group community ready. Prince’s Trust and Traineeship Sport and Activity Leadership RUG & MM project and make a positive difference programmes have flexible start dates. Sport - Extended Diploma RUG & MM

to the place where you live Sport (Football Academy) - Men’s MM

Sport (Football Academy) - Women’s MM

SUBJECT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 * Prince’s Trust Achieve RLS & RUG DID YOU CAREER STATS Prince’s Trust Team Various KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 2,411 (2019) Headstart RLS & RUG In 2019, WCG % Change 2020-25 = +4.7% Positive Choices RLS started a Median Hourly Wage = £11.51 collaboration with Annual Job Openings = 141 (avg per year) Leamington FC APPRENTICESHIPS to offer Ladies TYPICAL CAREERS Get fantastic on-the-job experience. Academy Courses. • Sports coaches, • Fitness instructors See pages 32 – 35 for full details on how to apply. instructors and officials • Sports players • Leisure and Visit wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships *EMSI Analyst data sports managers and forecast 2020-2025

The travel and tourism industries are and so can provide students with a ever growing - with exciting careers real understanding and appreciation of including retail travel, passenger the industries. transport, visitor attractions, hotels As part of this team, you will have the and conferencing. opportunity to go on various trips which will Our travel and tourism staff are very enrich your travel and tourism experiences. experienced and have worked for tour Study with us and we’ll get you on your way operators, travel agents and airlines to your perfect career destination!

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Preparing to Work in Travel and Tourism RLS Our supported learning programmes FULL-TIME STUDY are suitable for learners with PROGRAMMES INCLUDE: DID YOU CAREER STATS* learning difficulties or disabilities. KNOW? • Pathways (Rugby) No. of Jobs in Sector = 3,523 (2019) Each programme is tailored to individual WCG tourism % Change 2020-25 = +1.9% • Skill Builder students’ needs and helps to develop courses are Median Hourly Wage = £10.39 supported by a mixture of interests and skills in a • Ready for Adulthood Annual Job Openings = 188 (avg per year) supportive environment. sector leasers • Countryside Skills (Moreton Morrell) such as Hand TYPICAL CAREERS Learners on the Foundation Skills Picked Hotels, Programme are offered personalised • Supported Internships • Hotel and accommodation • Care escorts Bespoke Hotels, managers and proprietors learning opportunities. • Air travel assistants For more information on the the Institute of • Other drivers and • Rail travel assistants These help them gain credit at Entry Level programmes available visit Hospitality and transport operatives • Travel agency managers and Level 1, on a learning journey leading wcg.ac.uk/supportedlearning Eden Hotel Group. • Mobile machine drivers and proprietors to a range of appropriate destinations or contact us on 0300 456 0049 or email and operatives • Marine and waterways such as Level 2 qualifications, supported [email protected]. • Leisure and travel transport operatives employment or independent living. service occupations *EMSI Analyst data • Travel agents and forecast 2020-2025

Veterinary nurses have an important as well as BSc degrees. Completion of role, working with veterinary any one of these courses will enable surgeons providing the highest students to register and work as a qualified standards of health care. Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Post-qualification opportunities include specialisation They are involved in all aspects of in exotic, emergency and critical care, veterinary practice from educating pet working as a technical advisor for specialist owners to carrying out a wide range of companies, and teaching. skills including inpatient care, diagnostic testing and minor surgical procedures. We work with RCVS-approved training practices to oversee and support students WCG is a Royal College of Veterinary whilst in practice. By studying with us, Surgeons (RCVS) approved training students benefit from highly-qualified staff centre offering both City and Guilds with a wealth of industry experience and Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing have access to a range of resources.

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Veterinary Nursing MM

DID YOU CAREER STATS* KNOW? No. of Jobs in Sector = 920 (2020 - West Midlands) Moreton Morrell hosts % Change 2020-25 = +2.3% dedicated Veterinary Median Hourly Wage = £8.25 Nursing suites Annual Job Openings = 49 (avg per year) compromising of an operating theatre, TYPICAL CAREERS Radiography room, • Veterinary nurse preparation room, • Veterinary physiotherapist reception area, laboratory • Animal care services occupations *EMSI Analyst data and hospital room. and forecast 2020-2025

APPLY TODAY | 0300 456 0049 | [email protected] | wcg.ac.uk 65 SAFEGUARDING

WCG is committed to ensuring that young people and vulnerable adults in our colleges are offered the information, advice and support that they need to stay safe and be able to actively participate in their education and training. Our Safeguarding responsibilities do not just cover when a student is in college but also if matters outside of college put them at risk. We recognise our statutory duty to safeguard the welfare of our students and ensure that relevant and effective safeguarding practices exist and are actively promoted within the college.

PREVENT The Government’s Prevent strategy places a duty on Further Education Colleges to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. WCG fully adheres to this duty and ensures that staff and students receive appropriate advice and support to understand the risks associated with radicalisation and extremism. The Prevent duty is embedded within the college safeguarding responsibilities and any concerns can be raised through the team of Designated Persons.

BRITISH VALUES At WCG we promote the four key British values of democracy, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, the rule of law and individual liberty.

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COME AND SEE US All of our colleges have regular Open Events so you can see our fantastic facilities, chat with expert tutors and find out more about our courses. Visit our website at wcg.ac.uk/openevents for upcoming dates or see page 5. Booking is essential for some events, so make sure to book early so you don’t miss out!

Please tell us in advance if you have any individual requirements ahead of your visit. APPLY NOW All of our full-time courses can be found at wcg.ac.uk/study. Applying for a course online couldn’t be easier. Simply find the course using our search on the homepage and then click ‘Apply’. You will need to provide some basic information before you submit your application. If you create an account you will be able to track your application. You can apply for more than one course. See page 8 for more information. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once you have applied for a course, our Admissions Team will be in contact within 21 days to either offer you a place or invite you to attend an Applicant Event at the college. Depending on the course you have applied for, this may include a short informal interview where you will have the opportunity to ask a tutor questions about your course.

If you are unsure about which subject or course to choose, we offer high quality, free and independent careers advice at every college. Our Careers Advice and Guidance team are happy to talk you through all your options confidentially and impartially. You can also make an appointment for a time that’s convenient. Call 0300 456 0048 or email [email protected]. HOW TO FIND US Maps and directions to all of our colleges are at wcg.ac.uk/colleges Please visit wcg.ac.uk for the latest information.

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ATTEND AN OPEN EVENT

MAKE AN APPLICATION ATTEND AN APPLICANT EVENT (DEPENDING 19 ON COURSE)

RECEIVE AND ACCEPT AN OFFER

WE’LL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU

GET YOUR EXAM RESULTS

START YOUR FUTURE ENROL ON YOUR COURSE

70 BE CHALLENGED | BE INSPIRED | BE EXTRAORDINARY Visit wcg.ac.uk for full course details and to find out about all of our colleges. [email protected] Courses and Funding Advice Apprenticeships 0300 456 0048 0300 456 0049 Transport Information General Enquiries [email protected] 0300 456 0047 Careers Advice 0300 456 0048

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