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Let’s do this WEYMOUTH COLLEGE Course Guide 2021 / 2022 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 1 At Weymouth College we have an inspiring centrally- SCHOOL? based campus offering over 250 courses in a wide CHOICES… range of study areas. Coupled with our unrivalled apprenticeship opportunities and ever growing range of SIXTH FORM? higher education and degree-level options – offered in conjunction with The University of Plymouth – you can do virtually anything you want here at Weymouth College. COLLEGE? WORK? Once again our A level and vocational course outcomes in Summer 2020 were outstanding – with a 100% pass It can be a tough decision but it is very much your decision. Seizing the opportunity to rate at A level and achievement rates across the College consider all the options, to take the important decisions and make up your own mind is part of consistently above the national average. what makes the college experience so different from school. So, whoever you are, whatever your background, wherever you’re planning to go – if you have decided that you want to get work-ready and you like the idea of studying in a professional setting with inspiring staff, we could be just what you are looking for. This guide will help to give you the information you need to start to decide if our College is right for you. I hope you find it interesting – I think it says a lot about us and what we believe in. If you like what you see, I’d like to invite you to join us at one of our Open Events for a chat and to find out more. If you already have a subject area in mind, why not find out more about the study programmes available and the specific entry requirements by visiting our website at www.weymouth.ac.uk We very much look forward to working together with you in the future to help you achieve your goals. Nigel Evans, Principal and Chief Executive 2 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 3 CONTENTS A student-centred campus 6 OUR COURSES 40 Get involved 8 A Levels and Applied Science 42 Supporting you 10 Bay Studios 44 Careers and Guidance 12 Business and Management 46 Counselling and multi-faith chaplaincy 14 Catering and Hospitality 48 Financial support 15 Computing and IT 50 Information for parents and guardians 16 Construction and Building Services 52 Education that’s more than a certificate 18 Creative Media Production 56 English and Maths at Weymouth College 20 Creative and Visual Arts 58 Work experience 21 Engineering and Automotive 60 Travel and transport 22 Foundation Studies 62 Apprenticeships 24 Hair and Beauty 66 OPEN EVENTS* Higher education 26 Health, Social Care and Early Years 68 Fees and funding 30 Sport and Public Services 70 Saturday 10th October from 10.00am The right study programme for you 32 Travel, Tourism and Events 72 an online only event Our study programmes 34 We also offer 74 Wednesday 11th November 5.30pm – 7.30pm Entry requirements 36 Six steps to application 76 an online only event Next steps: how to make an application 38 Our campus 78 Tuesday 2nd February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Saturday 12th June 10.00am – 1.00pm Contact details facebook.com/weycol *All dates are provisional – please check our website Tel: 01305 761100 @WeymouthCollege for confirmed dates and register for our open events at Email: [email protected] www.weymouth.ac.uk/register-open-day Web: weymouth.ac.uk weymouthcollege 4 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 5 Wi-Fi enabled campus Students can also enjoy the wide range of So you can always stay connected. public facilities including: Learning Resource Centre • The Bay Theatre With full library facilities and specialist computer • The Avenue training restaurant suite connected to gigabit fibre broadband – so • Coastal hair and beauty salons you can access the information you need, when • Jelly Babies Day Nursery you need it. • Gym and sports centre Moodle and Google Classroom • Redlands Community Sports Hub. Virtual learning environments for students, giving you access to resources and study A programme materials direct from home so you can study your way. STUDENT- Sixth Form common room A great place to hang out. College Square The College Experience CENTRED Summer BBQs in College Square are legendary. With music playing in the College’s student FREEDOM FRIENDS CAMPUS performance space, it’s the perfect way to relax GET INVOLVED at lunch. CLUBS & SOCIETIES On-site café – proud to serve Costa We believe that inspiring Coffee lovers will be in their element in our café STUDENT UNION spaces are where creativity with Costa hot and cold drinks. Unwind or perk- blossoms so we have invested DIFFERENT FROM up in style. in facilities, technology and SCHOOL social spaces to create a Student HQ learning environment that will A quiet place to relax and catch up with friends PEOPLE JUST LIKE bring out the best in students. and sample a coffee or snack from the Deli. YOU 6 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 7 GET INVOLVED NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE Participate in the National Citizen’s Service (NCS) and you’ll develop skills that employers want, grow your confidence, get a great CV and make friendships that you will treasure for life. SPORTS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE You will: No matter what you’re studying, if you • get active – tackling activities like rock enjoy sport and the outdoors we have climbing, surfing and kayaking. amazing facilities and opportunities - to join • get involved – get to know your local teams, get fit, stay healthy, learn something community. new or just have fun – including: • make your mark – developing skills for work • competitive team sports and sports and life designing a social action project that academies can make a real difference to where you live. • Weymouth and Portland Adventure at the Weymouth & Portland National Sounds like fun? You can find out more Sailing Academy information by emailing: [email protected] • campus sports centre and gym • Redlands Community Sports Hub. 8 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 9 SUPPORTING YOU SUPPORT BEFORE YOU START COLLEGE STUDENT VOICE You may feel anxious or nervous about starting The views and opinions of our students are college and we can offer you support and guidance important at Weymouth College: as you make the transition to college including: • two of the fifteen members of the College Governors are students. • regular campus visits in the 12 months before you join us* • students on every course elect one or more Student Representatives who meet regularly • meet staff and visit classrooms, the library, social with the Principal and other Senior Leadership spaces and student HQ* Team members to feedback their ideas and suggestions for helping to make • get help with interview, enrolment and induction. improvements to all aspects of College life. We will work with you to ensure you feel prepared and know what to expect when you start college. SAFEGUARDING Our students feel safe here and we are ADDITIONAL LEARNER SUPPORT dedicated to maintaining this. A safeguarding culture is actively promoted within the There is a wide range of support to all students College; incidents of bullying, intimidation and with additional needs, from learning difficulties harassment will be acted upon immediately. The to mental health issues, dyslexia to special College has a senior member of staff who leads examination requirements. on safeguarding along with a team of trained Safeguarding Officers. Immediate access to the We want you to enjoy your experience with us and we offer support to help you achieve Services offered include; personal mentoring, Safeguarding Team is available to all students your full potential. support for mobility or sensory requirements, and staff at College. The College ensures that classroom support, learning resources, loan of safe recruitment practices are followed when The Student Support team provides information, advice, help and support at every specialist equipment and workshops. employing staff and volunteers. stage, sensitively and in confidence. The team works closely with teaching staff to ensure an effective support system for each student, according to individual needs. *Please be aware visits to campus are currently being conducted remotely (September 2020). 10 weymouth.ac.uk weymouth.ac.uk 11 CAREERS AND GUIDANCE Our Careers Advice and Guidance Team are here to help all our students with planning their career future and accessing the right information to plan next steps. PLANNING YOUR FUTURE INFORMATION, ADVICE & MOVING ON TO HIGHER EDUCATION Our professionally qualified team of careers GUIDANCE (IAG) As a student you will have access to a advisors will support students with advice and We offer free impartial information, careers programme which is supported by guidance: advice and guidance to school leavers and our online virtual learning environment. There • before they come to College adults thinking about studying at are opportunities to complete activities such any level. as CV writing, interview preparation and one- • whilst they are at College to-one appointments with an adviser. • when they leave and take their next steps We can help you with: • student finance Many students who complete studies at the If you are unsure of your career path and College progress to university. We guide and • choosing the right study programme don’t know if a course, an apprenticeship, support any student who wishes to apply career identification and career change employment or a gap year is the right next step • by helping them to research suitable study for you after college – we will help you identify • CV development, application forms and programmes and universities and to make and consider your options so you can make the interview techniques an application.