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Course Guide 2018 Guide Course College Barnsley

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Welcome to Barnsley College

means the excellent and innovative teaching, learning and social Welcome to our Course Guide experience we provide can continue to be our main focus, allowing you to make the best of your time at college whilst supporting every for 2018/19. individual’s need. Thinking about your career and how you will get there If you have any questions, please feel free to pop in and speak to us. is an exciting but daunting time. We hope this guide We offer comprehensive Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to ensure that you and your family are fully informed. If you want and the huge range of courses we offer will help you to to see our fantastic facilities first-hand, then visit one of our Open be inspired by your options and take the next step to Events where you can see the wide selection of courses we have to success. offer and to experience our facilities.

At Barnsley College, we care about you. We want to give you the I’m honoured to be Principal of Barnsley College. I work with the knowledge, skills and experience that will help you to progress best teachers, learning assistants and support staff who all strive to to the next stage in your career, whether that’s university, an ensure our students enjoy their college experience and achieve the apprenticeship or employment. We pride ourselves on transforming best grades they can whilst supporting them to progress onto higher lives and we offer a wide range of study programmes in many education, an apprenticeship or employment. different subjects, along with a variety of fun enrichment and enterprise activities you can get involved in which will enhance We are proud of our outstanding status and the fact we are the your CV. In the 2017 Department for Education learner satisfaction most successful General Further Education College in the region, but survey our students ranked top in Yorkshire for satisfaction, and we are even prouder of our students and their incredible successes fourth in the UK. Making our students happy and inspiring them to and achievements. be the best they can be is our priority. I hope you will choose to start your journey with us. We have a fantastic range of facilities so we can provide you with Christopher Webb the best foundation upon which to build your future. This also Principal and Chief Executive 2 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 3 Open HAPPY STUDENTS Days Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Wednesday 18 October 2017 Learner Satisfaction 6.00pm-8.00pm Survey 2017 Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm

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Subject Page General Information Page Animal Care 9-14 Welcome to Barnsley College 3 Art, Design and Fashion 15-20 What is a Vocational Course? 6 Business, Warehousing and Logistics 21-28 What is an Apprenticeship? 7 Catering and Hospitality 29-34 Study Programmes and GCSE Grades 8 Childcare and Education Professions 35-40 Microsoft Academy 46 Computing 41-46 College Life 136 Construction 47-56 Barnsley Sports Academy 137 Engineering 57-66 Student Support 138 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 67-70 Money Matters 139 Foundation Learning 71-74 Student Travel 140 Hair and Beauty 75-84 A Levels 141 Health, Science and Social Care Professions 85-90 Progress to Higher Education 142 Horticulture (Professional Gardening) 91-96 How to Apply 144 Learning for Living and Work 97-100 Application Checklist 146 Media 101-106 Application Form 147 Music 107-112 Our Locations 148 Performing Arts 113-118 Index 149-150 Public Services 119-124 Sport 125-130 Travel and Tourism 131-135 HAPPY Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm STUDENTS Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Our students are the Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm happiest in Yorkshire.* Open Days *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

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4 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 5 These pathways offer a more practical hands-on approach to learning over a more traditional What is a academic route to studying. What is an WINNER Available at different levels, from Entry Level BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of upwards, they are nationally recognised the Year qualifications designed to prepare you for a job, Vocational help you progress your career or get a place at apprenticeship? 2017 university. Just get in touch if you would like further details: Interview Techniques Workshops too. If you’re already employed Course? > Start a career and want to gain a recognised qualification, then ask your www.barnsley.ac.uk employer to contact our Business Development Team on: 01226 216 166 to find out more. +44 (0)1226 216 123 > Get qualified We offer a wide range of apprenticeships from Accounting to [email protected] Warehousing and Logistics. The list of what we offer is updated frequently, so please visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships > Earn a wage to see the current listings. We really do have something for everyone! Whether you’re ready to take your first step onto the career ladder, looking for a career change or How to become an apprentice thinking about getting qualified in your existing job, 1. Decide which area you’d like to work and train in. an apprenticeship could provide everything you’re 2. a: Register in college and book an information session. looking for. b: If still at school follow the application process on page 145. 3. Search for vacancies using the Find An Apprenticeship website Available on three levels, Intermediate, Advanced and Higher, or visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships. apprenticeships are work based qualifications combining on-the- 4. Prepare a strong CV to give you the best chance of attracting job experience with off-the-job training. Normally, you’ll be in the an employer. work place for four days per week and you’ll have one day per week in college. What apprenticeships are available? We offer apprenticeships in a wide range of occupational areas. We’re here to support you through the application process. If you We are always adding to this list, so visit: want to be an apprentice and don’t have a job, then we can help www.barnsley.ac.uk/ap-jobs to see the current listings. you find suitable employment. We offer informal CV Writing and

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Pathways Did you know? Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma You will gain work-related experience and possibly undertake a work placement Animal Care Animal Animal Level 6 Higher Education at other universities as well as going on relevant field trips. Care Management Level 5 Higher Education at University Campus Barnsley* Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, this course is ideal if you are (with Science) interested in a career working with Based at our Wigfield Farm animals and it introduces the main campus, you will gain work-related Level 3 Animal Management (with Science) principles and practices of animal experience studying a mix of Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, care and welfare. practical and theory subjects. this programme is for learners who Did you This course gives you a broad The wide range of topics covered on wish to develop an expertise in the introduction to the animal care Level 2 Animal Care this course open up a diverse range of care and welfare of a variety of know? industry, animal care and welfare We offer our students career opportunities within the animal animals and prepare themselves to from managing a pet shop or a free bus service, see care industry for you to pursue. work in this interesting industry. grooming dogs to caring for exotic Entry Level/ page 140 for more You will further develop your Animal Care animals. Course themes: Level 1 information. knowledge of animal biology, care Course themes: • Maintaining animal health and management. In the second year and welfare you will undertake a work placement *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) • Feeding and watering animals • Maintaining animal within an approved organisation to universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Preparation of animal accommodation enhance your practical skills. accommodation • Undertaking practical animal • Maintaining health and wellbeing feeding Course themes: of animals • Care of exotic animals • Animal breeding and genetics • Handling and restraint of animals • Principles and practice of animal • Animal biology Student Profile • Safe and effective working practices behaviour and handling • Animal welfare and ethics “I’m really enjoying learning about in Land Based Studies • Basic principles of animal biology • Practical animal husbandry • Animals in the wild and in society • Work related experience • Principles of animal nursing and working with the animals at • Animal grooming Entry requirements: Wigfield Farm. I’ve learnt a lot about Entry requirements: • Animal behaviour Three GCSEs at grade 1/G or above Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above the range of careers I can progress including English, maths and science. including English, maths and science. Entry requirements: on to and hope to achieve my goal of Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including becoming a Zookeeper.” English, maths and science (preferably Biology).

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

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We have...

over 60 species of animals including pigs, cows, goats, Shetland ponies, donkeys, meerkats, raccoon dogs, alpacas and reptiles.

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We have...

over 60 species of animals including pigs, cows, goats, Shetland ponies, donkeys, meerkats, raccoon dogs, alpacas and reptiles.

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Conservation or Environmental professional Other Careers • Animal Nutritionist • Groom/Stable Hand • Animal Technician • Kennel/Cattery Worker Earning Potential: £21k - £37k • Dog Trainer/Handler • Pet Behaviour Counsellor Conservation and Environmental Professionals are responsible for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the countryside and the wider environment. They carry out practical conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the natural environment. They also assist with ecological surveys to identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw up conservation plans. Art, Design and Fashion Z00 Keeper Earning Potential: £10k - £24k “I would recommend the course as it allows you to explore a range of subjects Zoo Keepers look after animals in zoos and safari parks. They within art and gives you the opportunity to specialise. The college provides also work in aquariums and sometimes in the wild. you with the confidence and support to achieve the career path you want.”

Ellie Fisher Level 3 Art and Design Former Kirk Balk Academy pupil

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Ellie Fisher Level 3 Art and Design Former Kirk Balk Academy pupil

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The creative pathway in Art and Design means that you can start at Level 1 or 2 and then progress to a Level 3 Art, Design Art and Art and in one of the four specialist areas: Graphic Design, Art and Design, Fashion and Clothing or Digital Photography. and Media Design Design Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Higher Education at UCB* Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 7 for more information) Throughout the course you will be Providing an opportunity for those An opportunity for those with an introduced to a range of topics who are intrigued by art and design interest in the visual arts to explore, within Art, Design and Media. to explore and develop art and develop and test your creativity design ideas in both 2D and 3D. within a qualification structure Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* The course will encourage you to which is stimulating and demanding re-engage with education and Develop and test your creativity and provides a supportive transition understand the required knowledge within a structure that will provide a from further to higher education. Level 4 and gain skills you will need to sound base of skills and knowledge, progress to further education or enhance self-confidence and reveal You will explore all areas of art and Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) employment within the creative the potential career demands and design, developing your skills through industries. opportunities that exist with in the practical work and theoretical sector. study. Your work will be enhanced You will be encouraged to explore and through educational and gallery Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design develop art and design ideas in both The work you produce will be shaped visits; previous students have visited 2D and 3D. The work you produce will by your own research. galleries in Barcelona, New York and Level 3 Access to HE: Art and Design (19 years plus, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk) be shaped by your own research. Course themes: Paris. Level 3 Art and Design Fashion and Clothing Graphic Design Course themes: You will work with a range of media Course themes: You will work with a range of media and techniques within the following In Year 2 you can choose from a Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) and techniques within the following areas: range of specialist units in the areas areas: • Painting and drawing of: • Painting, drawing and visual arts • Graphic design and photography • Fashion textiles • Graphic design and photography • Fashion design and textiles Level 2 Art and Design • 3D design • Fashion design and design crafts • 3D design and design crafts • Fine art • Visual arts Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Entry requirements: “Being at Barnsley College Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above plus English grade 2 and a positive Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English. Level 1 Art, Design and Media and President of the school report. including English. Students’ Union has *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk enabled me to make friends and develop new skills in art.” English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art Moussa Haydar Level 3 Art and Design 16 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 Former Horizon Community College pupil www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 17 Art and Design Live Briefs Students won the Best of Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Barnsley Mayor’s Award for Pathways their artwork based on the Diploma Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Picasso Live Brief set by The Cooper Gallery. The creative pathway in Art and Design means that you can start at Level 1 or 2 and then progress to a Level 3 Art, Design Art and Art and in one of the four specialist areas: Graphic Design, Art and Design, Fashion and Clothing or Digital Photography. and Media Design Design Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Higher Education at UCB* Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 7 for more information) Throughout the course you will be Providing an opportunity for those An opportunity for those with an introduced to a range of topics who are intrigued by art and design interest in the visual arts to explore, within Art, Design and Media. to explore and develop art and develop and test your creativity design ideas in both 2D and 3D. within a qualification structure Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* The course will encourage you to which is stimulating and demanding re-engage with education and Develop and test your creativity and provides a supportive transition understand the required knowledge within a structure that will provide a from further to higher education. Level 4 and gain skills you will need to sound base of skills and knowledge, progress to further education or enhance self-confidence and reveal You will explore all areas of art and Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) employment within the creative the potential career demands and design, developing your skills through industries. opportunities that exist with in the practical work and theoretical sector. study. Your work will be enhanced You will be encouraged to explore and through educational and gallery Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design develop art and design ideas in both The work you produce will be shaped visits; previous students have visited 2D and 3D. The work you produce will by your own research. galleries in Barcelona, New York and Level 3 Access to HE: Art and Design (19 years plus, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk) be shaped by your own research. Course themes: Paris. Level 3 Art and Design Fashion and Clothing Graphic Design Course themes: You will work with a range of media Course themes: You will work with a range of media and techniques within the following In Year 2 you can choose from a Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) and techniques within the following areas: range of specialist units in the areas areas: • Painting and drawing of: • Painting, drawing and visual arts • Graphic design and photography • Fashion textiles • Graphic design and photography • Fashion design and textiles Level 2 Art and Design • 3D design • Fashion design and design crafts • 3D design and design crafts • Fine art • Visual arts Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Entry requirements: “Being at Barnsley College Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above plus English grade 2 and a positive Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English. Level 1 Art, Design and Media and President of the school report. including English. Students’ Union has *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk enabled me to make friends and develop new skills in art.” English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art Moussa Haydar Level 3 Art and Design 16 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 Former Horizon Community College pupil www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 17 Art and Design

Level 3 Level 3 Level 3/4 Diploma/Extended Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Foundation Diploma WINNER BTEC Apprenticeship Graphic Fashion and Art and Provider of Design Clothing Design the Year 2017 Looking for an

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

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Studying Art, Design and Fashion at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Graphic Designer Designer, Advertising, Graphic Artist Earning Potential: £16k - £35k Graphic Designers use illustrative, sound, visual and multimedia techniques to convey a message for information, entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes. Other Careers • Advertising/Marketing • Interior Designer Assistant • Jewellery Designer • Animator • Logo Designer Fashion Buyer • Architect • Medical Illustrator • Arts Administrator • Museum/Gallery Curator • Art Therapist • Package Designer Earning Potential: £14k - £38k • Brand Designer • Photographer Buyers and Procurement Officers organise and • Cartoonist • Printmaker undertake the buying of raw materials, and • Costume Designer • Print Publication merchandise from manufacturers, importers, • Creative Director Designer wholesalers and other sources. • Fine Artist • Product Designer • Gold Designer/ • Sculptor This career has grown by 5% over the last two years. Silversmith • Stage Set Designer Business, Warehousing Currently 6,689 Buyers and Procurement Officers are • Graphic Designer • Teacher employed in the region. • Illustrator • Web Designer and Logistics Stage/set designer Earning Potential: £13k - £38k “I love college. It has an amazing atmosphere and the people are Stage Designers are responsible for the visual aspects of so easy to get along with. I feel a valued member of the team a theatre production. It is their job to help bring the drama to life by creating a convincing environment for the actors to and aim to use the experience and skills I gain from my work in. They may be involved in costumes and props as well apprenticeship to get a well-paid job in the future.” as sets and locations. Set Designers do the same for TV or film productions. James Swift Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship Former Stocksbridge High School pupil

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Pathways Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Certificate Certificate Foundation Certificate Advanced Diploma Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 7 for more information) Business Awareness Business and Accounting Accounting for Logistics Enterprise Association of Accounting Association of Accounting Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* Technicians (AAT) Technicians (AAT) Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 7 for more information) This qualification is designed for those If you are considering setting up your This course is for those who want to Move forward in your finance career new to, or preparing to work in, the own business then this qualification is the work in the accountancy sector. It with an AAT qualification, opening logistics industry. perfect choice. will teach you many aspects of the doors to chartered accountancy, Level 4 Accounting (AAT) at other education providers accountancy industry university, being self employed and Developed in partnership with industry This qualification is designed for those Course themes: more. Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) specialists to provide an introduction who want an introduction to business and to the logistics industry, this course will enterprise. You will develop your knowledge • Bookkeeping transactions and Course themes: give you the opportunity to develop your of the industry and gain an understanding controls • Advanced bookkeeping business awareness and understanding of the business sector. You will also take • Elements of costing • Final accounts preparation Level 3 Accounting (AAT) Accounting Honours in a logistics environment. You will also part in a work placement. • Using accounting software • Management accounting: costing take part in a work placement. • Working effectively in finance • Indirect tax Business Business and Management Honours Course themes: Course themes: • Ethics for accountants Entry requirements: • Spreadsheets for accounting Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) • Introduction to logistics • Introduction to business and enterprise Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above • Working in warehousing and storage • Marketing for business and enterprise including English and maths. Entry requirements: • Rights and responsibilities in the • Finance for business and enterprise You will need Foundation Certificate workplace • Planning for business and enterprise Accounting Level 2. Level 2 Accounting (AAT) Accounting Honours • Customer service • Health, safety and security at work Entry requirements: Event Planning with Business • Personal presentation Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above. It is • Preparing for work placement desirable that you have English and maths Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) • Business and customer awareness at grade 3 or above but this is not essential as English and maths will be delivered as Entry requirements: part of the programme. Level 1 Business Awareness for Logistics Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Did you know? including English and a positive school You can progress to AAT Professional Diploma (Level 4) and graduate. report. Business and Enterprise With relevant work experience you can apply to use the designatory letters MAAT. *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Open Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm English and Maths Thursday 1 February 2018 Apply Now! Days 6.00pm-8.00pm If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/business

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Pathways Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 2/3 Level 3

Certificate Extended Diploma Certificate Certificate HAPPY Event Planning Business Accounting Business and STUDENTS Honours Programme Our students are the with Business Management happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction For budding entrepreneurs and Honours Programme Survey 2017 those wanting to progress in the If you are considering a career in world of business, this course is The Honours Programme is aimed events planning and management, designed to provide you with the at ambitious and talented students including conferences, music skills and knowledge needed to work that want to pursue a vocational The Honours Programme is aimed at festivals, weddings and sporting successfully in the business and career. ambitious and talented students who events, then this is the qualification commercial sector. This course is designed to provide you want to pursue a vocational career. for you. You will study seven mandatory with the skills and knowledge needed It will give you the opportunity to This course provides you with business units which will provide an to work successfully in the finance, be stretched and demonstrate your the opportunity to develop your introduction to the fundamentals of business and commercial sector and/ personal best. You will be provided knowledge of the industry, the business and six specialist units which or to progress onto higher education. with an opportunity to study on a principles of event planning and cover a range of business specialisms. You will undertake a range of bespoke pathway, ensuring you have gain a broad knowledge and accountancy units at Levels 2 and 3 transferable skills and the technical understanding of the business sector. Course themes: including: Bookkeeping, Computerised ability employers and universities want. • Marketing Course themes: Accounts, Management Accounting, Course themes: • Enterprise Financial Accounting and Indirect Tax. • Marketing You will study a range of event • Finance • Enterprise planning and business units including: • Event planning Year 1: • Finance • Planning an event • Human resources • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate • Event planning • Event review and evaluation • International business • Extended project qualification • Human resources • Enterprise • Retail • International business • Marketing • Team leadership Year 2: • Retail • Visual merchandising • Work experience • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma • Team leadership • Human resource planning at events • Business law • Level 3 core maths • Work experience • Communication and customer Entry requirements: • Business law service at events Entry requirements: • Level 3 Core Maths Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Open Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, • Extended project qualification Entry requirements: including English OR a merit or including GCSE English and maths distinction in a BTEC First Diploma in a Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above plus grade 6 or above. Entry requirements: English at grade 3 or above. relevant subject area. Days Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including GCSE English and maths at Wednesday 18 October 2017 grade 6 or above. 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm English and Maths Apply Now! Thursday 1 February 2018 If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will 6.00pm-8.00pm automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/business

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We have a range of apprenticeships in the business, warehousing and logistics sector. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Accountant • Operations/Departmental Manager • Retailer To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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Level 5/6 Higher Education at UCB* Days Hospitality Introduction to Culinary Skills and Wednesday 18 October 2017 Higher Education at other universities 6.00pm-8.00pm Industry Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Saturday 25 November 2017 1 Year 11.00am-2.00pm City and Guilds Hospitality Service Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Professional Cookery Thursday 1 February 2018 City and Guilds City and Guilds 6.00pm-8.00pm Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) This course will teach you about many aspects of the industry and This course is for those interested in you will gain valuable practical and This qualification is for anyone the hospitality and catering industry teamwork skills. who is interested in a career in the Level 2 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service hospitality sector. where you will be introduced to You will cover various routes, including professional cookery skills in stove, It will teach you about many aspects Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) cookery, food service and the industry larder and patisserie. as a whole. of the industry and you’ll gain valuable practical and teamwork Giving you an initial insight and Course themes: skills. introduction into culinary skills, customer care and quality service. • Basic cooking skills Level 1 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Course themes: HAPPY • Front of house skills including Course themes: customer care and food and • Basic cooking skills • Cooking skills in stove, larder beverage service • Front of house skills including and patisserie Entry Level Hospitality Industry STUDENTS • Food safety customer care and food and • Front of house skills including Our students are the • Healthy eating beverage service *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) happiest in Yorkshire.* • Food safety customer care and food and *Department for Education You will also gain a qualification in: beverage service universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk Learner Satisfaction • Healthy eating Survey 2017 • CIEH Food Safety • Food safety You will also gain a qualification in: “I love cooking, it’s definitely • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in • Healthy eating Workskills • CIEH Food Safety You will also gain a qualification in: one of my favourite things to do • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in Entry requirements: Workskills • CIEH Food Safety • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in and college has only increased There are no formal entry Entry requirements: Workskills my desire to be a professional requirements for this course. Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Entry requirements: chef in the future. The tutors including English at grade 2 or above and a positive school report. Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above are really supportive here and in English and maths OR Level 1 Certificate in Culinary skills go out of their way to help you or equivalent. achieve.” English and Maths Apply Now! Benjamin Gold If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will Level 2 Culinary Skills automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/candh Former St. Pius X Catholic High School pupil

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Certificate/Diploma Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma WINNER Culinary Skills and Patisserie and Professional BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of Hospitality Service Confectionery Cookery the Year 2 Years City and Guilds City and Guilds 2017 City and Guilds

This is a professional programme The Diploma in Professional Cookery for those wanting a career within is for anyone who works or wants to This course is for those who wish the specialist area of patisserie and work as a chef in the catering and to become Chefs and covers stove, confectionery. hospitality sector. larder and patisserie skills. You will learn and develop advanced It allows you to further develop skills This course also allows you to Looking for an practical techniques and knowledge and enhance your understanding of investigate specialist areas including relating to all aspects of patisserie stove, larder and patisserie skills. You butchery, fish preparation and pastry and confectionery as well as will take part in two to three months work. There is also the possibility for Apprenticeship? supervisory skills. work placements in restaurants such industry visits, residential trips and as Manior aux Quat’ Saisons, The work placements. Course themes: Waterside Inn and Chewton Glen. We have apprenticeships in the catering and Course themes: • Supervisory skills hospitality industry. • Principles of food safety supervision Course themes: • Food preparation Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for • Practical gastronomy • Advanced food preparation and • Cooking techniques example: • Fermented doughs cooking techniques • Food costing • Petit fours • Advanced pastry and pâtisserie • Chef de Partie • Nutrition and health • Hot, cold and frozen desserts skills • Commis Chef You will also gain a qualification in: • Biscuits, cakes and sponges • Food hygiene and health and safety • Hospitality Team Member/Supervisor • Decorative display item • Kitchen management and • CIEH Food Safety To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within • Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in supervisory skills Entry requirements: • Resource management and control an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry Workskills willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to Level 2 CertificateOR Diploma in • Menu planning and cost control find employment. Entry requirements: Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above including For more information and a full list of apprenticeships English. Level 2 CertificateOR Diploma in visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service.

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

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Other Careers

Hotel Manager • Bar Manager/Licensee • Kitchen Supervisor/ • Catering Services Manager Earning Potential: £15k - £44k Manager • Pastry Chef/ • Function and Confectioner Hotel Managers organise, co-ordinate and direct the Banqueting Manager/ • Restaurant Manager/ activities and resources of hotels, hostels, holiday Supervisor Supervisor camps and chalets. They are also responsible for the • Housekeeper recruitment and management of hotel staff and suppliers. This career has grown by 16% in the last two years. Childcare and Education Professions Baker and Confectioner

Earning Potential: £15k - £30k “I have settled into college life well. The tutors are nice and I have made friends. Bakers and Flour Confectioners prepare and bake dough, I particularly enjoy the various tasks I do as part of my course. I am aiming to pastry and cake mixtures, and make and finish confectionery progress to a Level 2 course when I complete my current course.” products by hand. This career has grown by 13% over the last two years. Bradley Charlesworth Level 1 Childcare Former Horizon Community College pupil

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Other Careers

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Pathways Did you know? Level 1 Level 2 Alumni Profile You will be taught by Award/Certificate/Diploma Certificate experienced Childcare professionals in excellent Level 6 Higher Education at UCB* facilities, including the Caring for Introduction college’s own Higher Education at other universities nursery setting. children to Early years Education and Care Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 7 for more information) This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young The aim of this qualification is to children. prepare you to work with children “I would recommend the Level 4 Higher Education at UCB* Did you It covers children’s growth, learning between birth and five years of age, know? and development. This qualification is with knowledge of children up to college to others because We offer our students suitable if you are considering a career seven years. they will be learning within in caring for children. Level 3 Childcare and Education a free bus service, see Course themes: modern facilities with a page 140 for more Course themes: • Introducing the role of the Early wide variety of classroom Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) information. • Sharing learning experiences with Years Practitioner equipment to make young children • Legislation, frameworks and • Growth and development of young professional practice learning interesting.” Level 2 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care children • Play, development and learning for • Healthy living school readiness • Professional development Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) Entry requirements: Calum Wilson College course: Level 3 Childcare Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Entry requirements: Now: Studying Education with TESOL including English and a positive Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above at the University of Hull Level 1 Caring for Children school report. You will also need to including English and maths OR Level Former Stocksbridge High School pupil successfully pass a Disclosure and 1 Diploma in a relevant subject, plus *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) Barring Service check (DBS). GCSE grade 3 or above in English and universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk maths or Level 1 Functional Skills in Wednesday 18 October 2017 English and maths. 6.00pm-8.00pm Open Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 Days 6.00pm-8.00pm English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare

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Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma Did you know? You could gain a maximum WINNER of 168 points for 2017 entry Childcare and by studying our Level 3 BTEC Apprenticeship course. Provider of Education the Year 2017

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. The course is suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education. You must complete 15 mandatory units, including all the criteria you must know about which is contained within the delivery guidance. You must also complete an Effective Student Profile Practice Study and Extended Assessment. “The course attracted me to study at Barnsley College as I enjoy learning Looking for an Course themes: new things about children and their • Child development from conception Apprenticeship? to seven years of age development. I would recommend the • Play and learning college to others as you learn what • Children’s additional needs We have a range of apprenticeships in the skills you need to get to where you childcare and education sector. Entry requirements: want to be.” Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for including English and maths OR example: Level 2 Early Years and Education, William Barton • Early Years Educator plus GCSE English and maths at Level 3 Childcare • Playworker grade 4 or above or equivalent Level 2 Former Shafton ALC pupil qualification. To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships English and Maths Apply Now! visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare

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Playworker Earning Potential: £11k - £19k Other Careers Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities • Children and Family • Hospital Play Specialist for children in a range of formal and informal Social Worker • Primary Education jobs settings including play groups, play schemes, free • Early Years Practitioner • Play Worker play locations, and in pre and after-school activities. • Family Support Worker • Resort Representative

Child/Early Years officer (Family support worker) Earning Potential: £18k - £35k Computing Family Support Workers give emotional and practical help and advice to families that are having long or short-term difficulties. This would include support in helping children to “I enjoy coming to college as it is more relaxed than school. I stay with their families if that is what’s best for them in their enjoy learning new things and the tutors are friendly and particular situation. help you out when you need them.” Thomas Coleman Level 3 IT Former Ecclesfield School pupil

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Pathways Introductory Diploma Extended Certificate Diploma Extended Diploma Information Information Information Computing Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Technology and Creative Technology

Level 4/5 Higher Education at UCB* Technology Computing is an exciting and fast- moving field of study. This course will If you want to develop your own IT Information Technology has a significant allow you to combine your skills of Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) skills rather than specific computing or role in the world around us. This course is problem-solving, analysis and creative IT knowledge, then this is the course This course is suitable if you are designed for those interested in studying thinking to come up with solutions for for you. seeking a career within the IT industry various technology systems. or want to progress onto further study. a range of IT topics that will enhance Level 3 Computing Information Technology their progression to further study or This course covers a wide range of topics This course allows you to learn about employment. The units are designed to give you Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) which will help you progress onto further different technologies and types of IT. It an insight into the varied careers in study or enter the workplace. will give you an overview of how IT and This course provides an introduction to the computing and IT, helping you to Computing Systems can be merged and study of creating IT systems to manage identify areas of interest and your Course themes: work together to produce benefits for future specialism which includes Level 2 Information and Creative Technology and share information. You will study a • Developing digital information using IT companies and individuals. wide range of IT topics and helps develop mobile app and games development • Using digital communication and social media applications. Apprenticeships knowledge and practical skills needed for a Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) technologies Course themes: career in IT. • Solving technical IT problems • The online world Course themes: • Database development • Creating a spreadsheet to solve Course themes: • Computer systems and networking Information Technology problems • Installing and maintaining hardware • IT systems security and encryption Level 1 • Technology systems • Information technology systems • Creating a website • Using social media in business • Digital graphics and animation • Creating a computer program • Computer networks • Website production *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) • Installing and maintaining software • Creating systems to manage data • Developing a digital product • Cyber security • Software design and development universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Creating a digital animated graphic • A digital portfolio project • Developing spreadsheets • Mobile apps development • IT project management • Systems analysis and design Student Profile Entry requirements Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Entry requirements: “I enjoy the fact that college Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths along with including English and maths OR BTEC Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths a is diverse, all sorts of people a good reference from your school. Introductory Diploma in Information including English and maths plus a good plus good personal reference, successful Technology plus Level 1 Functional Skills personal reference, successful interview and come here and my teachers in English and maths. In addition we attendance at a taster session. interview and attendance at a taster are helpful. I previously require a good school/college report, session. with regards to attendance, punctuality went to another college HAPPY and standard of behaviour. and the facilities at Barnsley College are much better.” STUDENTS English and Maths Our students are the Apply Now! happiest in Yorkshire.* If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will Lida Khairy *Department for Education automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/computing Learner Satisfaction Level 3 IT Survey 2017

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Studying Computing at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: WINNER BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of Information Technology or the Year Telecommunications Director 2017 Looking for an Earning potential: £31k - £75K Apprenticeship? Information Technology or Telecommunications Directors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources We have a range of apprenticeships in the necessary to provide and operate information technology and telecommunications services within an organisation. computing industry. Other Careers Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Games Designer • IT/Telecommunications • Graphic Designer Director • Cyber Security Technologist Web Designer or • IT Business Analyst/ • IT Teacher • Data Analyst Architect • IT User Support • Software Developer/Tester • IT Engineer • Technician To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within Development Professional • IT Operations • Programmer/ an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry Technicians Software Development willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to Earning potential: £22k - £34K • IT Project/Programme Professional find employment. As a Web Designer you will liaise with internal and external clients Manager • Systems Designer to design, develop and maintain websites to meet their specified • IT Specialist Manager • Web Designer For more information and a full list of apprenticeships requirements. visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

IT Operations Technicians Earning potential: £16k - £40K IT Operations Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day running of IT systems and networks including the preparation of back-up systems, and performing regular checks to ensure the smooth functioning of such systems.

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Our IT Academy offers a range of Microsoft Office Specialist IT Academy Barnsley College qualifications so you will be more confident using Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.

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“My college courses provided me with practical experience and the HNC is providing me with theory based knowledge, therefore by the time I have finished my current course I will have gained experience from a wider spectrum.” Vicky Thornton College course: Level 1, 2 and 3 in Bricklaying Now: Studying a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment at University Campus Barnsley Former Darton College pupil

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Construction Alumni Profile

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Level 1 Level 1/2/3 Pathways Did you know? Certificate Certificate/Diploma Level 3 In 2017, one of our • Principles of organising, planning and Level 6 Higher Education at other universities students won the Guild pricing construction work of Bricklayers Junior Introduction to Bricklaying • Constructing radial and battered competition. brickwork Construction • Carrying out decorative and reinforced Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* brickwork • Constructing fireplaces and chimneys Bricklaying allows you to work on a Entry requirements: Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) range of projects, from creating a single conservatory to building brand Find out what it is really like to work Level 1: Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above new homes or large commercial on a construction site. This course will including English OR successful interview developments. provide you with first hand experience with an initial assessment in English and Level 3 maths at Entry Level 3 or above. Construction and the Built Environment of working on a construction build You could also work on restoration from start to finish. To progress to Level 2/3 you must Bricklaying Plastering projects, refurbishing brickwork and Painting and Decorating masonry. To become a bricklayer, you complete the previous level. You will be based at the Skills Village will need to be able to read plans and Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) in Barnsley town centre, a ‘live’ work in an organised way. If you enjoy construction site. You will study in a doing practical things and you are working environment to get real life interested in construction, bricklaying work experience in order to provide you could be the perfect career for you. Level 2 Bench Joinery and Site Carpentry Bricklaying Plastering Plumbing with the practical skills required for a successful career within construction. Course themes: Painting and Decorating Construction and the Built Environment Level 1 Open You will learn practical skills in a Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) range of construction trades including • Principles of building construction, painting and decorating, bricklaying, information and communication plastering, carpentry and joinery and • Contribute to setting out and building Days plumbing. of masonry structures up to damp Level 1 Bricklaying Carpentry and Joinery Introduction to Construction proof course Wednesday 18 October 2017 Course themes: • Carrying out blocklaying, bricklaying 6.00pm-8.00pm Painting and Decorating Plastering Plumbing • Bricklaying cavity and walling activities Saturday 25 November 2017 • Block paving 11.00am-2.00pm *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) Level 2 • Guttering Thursday 1 February 2018 universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Principles of building construction, • Mixing materials 6.00pm-8.00pm information and communication • Laying/preparing foundations Student Profile • Building solid walling, isolated and Entry requirements: attached piers “I am really enjoying my time here. The tutors are • Interpreting working drawings to set experienced and I am getting to learn new skills No formal entry requirements. out masonry structures related to professional construction.” English and Maths Apply Now! Michael Roberts If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction Former Carlton Community College pupil

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Level 1/2/3 Level 1/2/3 Level 1/2

Certificate/Diploma • Applying standard papers to walls Certificate/Diploma Level 3 Certificate/Diploma and ceilings • Health, safety and welfare in • Producing specialist finishes for construction Painting and decorative work Plastering • Principles of organising, planning Plumbing Level 3 and pricing construction work • Running in-situ moulds Decorating • Applying hangings to walls and ceilings Entry requirements: • Producing specialist architectural Level 1: Three GCSEs at grade finishes for decorative work Plastering serves a protective As a plumber you could work on 2/E or above including English OR • Applying water-borne paint systems function, in that it makes buildings installing or maintaining heating successful interview with an initial using airless equipment more robust. It is a skilled job and systems, fitting domestic appliances, Painters and Decorators use a range assessment in English and maths at • Applying water-borne paint systems there is a high demand for good fitting bathrooms and emergency of coverings to enhance and protect Entry Level 3 or above. surfaces. These surfaces could using High Volume Low Pressure plasterers. repairs. They also work with gas fires include plaster, metal and wood. (HVLP) spray equipment Plasterers mix and then paste plaster To progress to Level 2/3 you must and cookers. onto the interior surfaces of buildings complete the previous level. Course themes: Painters and Decorators work on Entry requirements: to prepare them for decoration. They a variety of jobs which require a Level 1 Level 1: Three GCSEs at grade work on a range of buildings including different set of skills and techniques. 2/E or above including English OR houses and commercial buildings. • Introduction to health and safety You could be painting and decorating successful interview with an initial in construction a house or large commercial buildings. assessment in English and maths at Course themes: • Connecting pipes and fitting appliances If you like practical work and enjoy Entry Level 3 or above. Level 1 • Installing rain water goods being artistic, this could be a perfect Level 2 career for you. To progress to Level 2/3 you must • Introduction to health and safety in complete the previous level. construction • Installing and testing components This practical course will equip you • Preparing background surfaces and of plumbing systems with the specialist techniques in applying finishing coats • Commissioning and painting and decorating. • Producing components from decommissioning systems moulds • Maintaining the effective operation Course themes: of systems Level 1 Level 2 Did you know? Entry requirements: • Introduction to health and safety • Principles of building construction, in construction You will have the opportunity to information and communication Level 1: Three GCSEs at grade • Painting techniques take part in regional and national • Apply plastering materials to 2/E or above including English and • Painting and wallpapering trade competitions such as interiors maths OR successful interview with • Applying decorative effects Johnstone’s Young Painter of the • Fix dry lining and plasterboards to an initial assessment in English and Year and SkillBuild. interiors maths at Entry Level 3 or above plus Level 2 successful BPEC assessment. • Preparing surfaces for decoration To progress to Level 2 you must • Applying paint systems by brush complete the Level 1. and roller to complex areas English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction

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Level 1/2/3 Level 1/2/3 Level 1/2

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Certificate Diploma Diploma Open Carpentry Bench Site Days and Joinery Joinery Carpentry Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 Carpentry and joinery focuses on the Bench joinery is the preparation, If you want to work in the 6.00pm-8.00pm installation of joinery components setting out, and manufacture of construction industry and specialise and on the setting out and joinery components. in working with wood then this is the fabrication of timber elements used Timber is still an important course for you. in construction. construction material. It is used You will learn the skills and techniques Level 1 introduces you to carpentry throughout the industry and working required for the carpentry and and joinery skills and allows you with it can be extremely varied and joinery trade which focuses on the to learn, develop and practise the rewarding. installation of joinery components skills required for employment and/ Using carpentry tools and equipment and on the setting out and fabrication or career progression in carpentry or you will learn skills in measuring and of timber elements. joinery. setting out joinery products. You will This course provides a general Course themes: also have the opportunity to use understanding of theory and develops power tools. the practical skills needed to work as • Maintain and use carpentry and a carpenter or joiner. joinery hand tools Course themes: • Prepare and use carpentry and Course themes: joinery portable power tools • Set up and operate a circular saw • Produce woodworking joints • Produce setting out details for • Principles of building construction, bench joinery products information and communication Entry requirements: • Mark out from setting out details for • Carry out first fix flooring and Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above bench joinery products roofing • Manufacture bench joinery products • Carry out first fix frames, partitions including English OR successful initial and stairs assessment in English and maths at Entry requirements: Entry Level 3 or above. • Carry out second fixing operations Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery. Entry requirements: Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery. HAPPY STUDENTS Our students are the English and Maths Apply Now! happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will Learner Satisfaction automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction Survey 2017

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Level 2 Level 3 Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma WINNER Construction Construction BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of and the Built and the Built the Year Environment Environment 2017

This qualification is suitable for you This qualification is suitable for you if you are interested in pursuing a if you are interested in pursuing a professional or technical career in the professional or technical career in the construction industry and will prepare construction industry and will prepare you for employment and higher you for employment and higher education. education.

There are six mandatory units which There are six mandatory units which provide a comprehensive introduction to provide a comprehensive introduction to Construction and the Built Environment. Construction and the Built Environment. There are another 12 optional units There are another 12 optional units which look into specialist areas within which look into specialist areas within Looking for an construction. construction. Course themes: Course themes: Apprenticeship? • Maths • Construction technology and design • Technology in construction and civil engineering We have a range of apprenticeships in the • Sustainability • Project management in construction construction industry. • Design • Building surveying • Computer Aided Design for Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for Entry requirements: construction example: Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English and maths Entry requirements: • Bricklayer • Construction Manager plus pre-admission assessments. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above • Plasterer including English and maths plus pre-admission assessments. To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to English and Maths find employment. Apply Now! For more information and a full list of apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/construction visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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Level 2 Level 3 Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma WINNER Construction Construction BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of and the Built and the Built the Year Environment Environment 2017

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Bricklayer Earning Potential: £16k - £29k Other Careers Bricklayers erect and repair structures of stone, brick • Builder • Plumber and similar materials and cut, shape and polish • Building Conservation • Quantity Surveyor granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, Officer • Self Employed ornamental and other purposes. • Building Surveyor Tradesperson • Carpenter • Site Supervisor/ The career has grown by 10% over the last 2 years. • Chartered Surveyor Manager • Joiner • Town Planner • Plasterer Painter and Decorator Earning Potential: £14k - £26k Painters and Decorators apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and Engineering other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces. They also paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials, and stain, wax and french polish wood surfaces by hand. “I enjoy everything about my course and I really like the relaxed environment at college. Eventually, I would like to work as a Civil Engineer and this course is the starting point to help me reach my career goal.”

Victoria Simpson Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Former Darton College pupil

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Victoria Simpson Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Former Darton College pupil

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Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) Level 3 Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 Engineering (Mechatronics) - Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) Electrical Installation Engineering (Mechatronics) - Electrical/Mechanical Fast Track

Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Vehicle Fitting Vehicle Maintenance Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Electrical Installation Engineering Technology Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information)

*University Campus Barnsley (UCB) Level 1 Gateway to Engineering Level 1 Body Repair Transport Maintenance *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk

Level 1 Student Profile Diploma “I really enjoy the practical side The course offers a broad based Gateway to foundation in engineering. of this course. You get a sense of Course themes: achievement because you get to Engineering • Motor vehicle maintenance work on real cars in a workshop • Machining • Welding and the chance to go to a track • Electrical wiring day to see the finished car in a Entry requirements: professional racing competition.” Are you the kind of person who Two GCSEs including maths grade 3 enjoys pulling things apart to see and English grade 2 or above. Plus how they work? Better still, can you initial assessment and successful figure out how to put something interview. English and Maths back together again? Or do you have Adam Whittle If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in a knack for designing things? If Level 3 Motorsport GCSE English and maths you will automatically you’re itching for hands-on learning Former Holy Trinity School pupil undertake further study in these subjects as part of right now, it sounds like you could your study programme. really thrive in engineering.

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Level 2/3 Level 2/3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Diploma Diploma Extended Certificate Diploma Extended Diploma 1 Year Diploma Electrical Engineering Engineering: Engineering: Engineering: Engineering: Installation Technology Electrical/ Electrical/ Electrical/ Electrical/ Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical (Mechatronics) (Mechatronics) (Mechatronics) (Mechatronics) Fast Track Electricians fit and repair electrical Mechanical Engineers develop and circuits and wiring in people’s homes design components and machinery and businesses. They also install used in many industries like and maintain electrical equipment, manufacturing, construction, water, If you enjoy designing and developing instruments and machinery. power, health and transport. Mechanical Engineers develop and Engineers use cutting edge Studying on this programme will give you a engineering solutions and wish to gain design components and machinery technology using the principles of broad range of knowledge and skills required employment or progress to higher This qualification allows you to They design power-producing used in many industries. science and maths. for a wide range of exciting careers in acquire knowledge and craft skills machines such as electric generators, education specialising in engineering then Electrical Engineers design, build and You could work in a range of engineering. The course is also suitable for this course is for you! of electrical installation. It does not internal combustion engines and individuals who are considering progression to maintain electrical control systems, engineering areas such as This is a fast track course which has require occupational evidence from steam and gas turbines as well as higher education. the workplace, so is suitable for you power-using machines, including machinery and equipment. After manufacturing, designing, nuclear, or been specifically designed to allow you if you don’t currently work within the refrigeration and air-conditioning successful completion of this one year military engineering. You could also Course themes: to complete a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in course you can progress to a Level 3 progress to HNC/HND on successful electrical industry but want to. systems. Electrical Engineering in one year. Diploma. completion of the course. Course themes: Course themes: • Selection and application of Programmable You will be involved in lectures, demonstrations, self-directed study, practical • Electrical installation theory and • Engineering materials Course themes: Course themes: Logic Controllers (PLCs) work, tutorials, and online activities. There technology • Marking out Electrical Electrical • Principles and applications of electronic will also be work related simulations to • Electrical installation methods • Machining devices and circuits • Electrical and electronic principles • Organisational efficiency and enable you to gain experience through • Procedures and requirements • Fabrication • Electrical technology • Installation of electrical equipment improvement realistic working environments. • Electrical installation craft skills • Welding • Electrical testing and commissioning • Electrical and electronic principles Mechanical • Electrical science and principles • Computer Aided Design (CAD) Course themes: • Building electrical maintenance • Installation of electrical equipment • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and • Electrical testing and commissioning • Manufacturing systems technology Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Mechanical robotics Mechanical • Welding principles/technology • CNC machining Level 2: Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or Level 2: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D • Maths • Manufacturing systems technology • Electrical principles above including English plus maths at including English plus maths at grade • Mechanical principles • Manufacturing systems technology • Hydrolic pneumatics • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) grade 4/C or above. 4 or above OR Gateway to Engineering • Engineering drawing • CNC machining • Computer Aided Design (CAD) Level 1 at Merit or Distinction and • Computer Aided Design (CAD) Entry requirements: Level 3: Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or Entry requirements: • Maths and science evidence of working at Level 2 in Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including above including English plus maths at Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Entry requirements: Entry requirements: English and maths. To progress to English and science plus maths at grade 6 grade 5 or above. including English plus maths at grade Successful completion of the Extended Level 3 you must complete Level 2. or above OR successful completion of the Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including 5 or above OR Level 2 in Engineering. Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering English plus maths at grade 5 or above. Engineering. (Mechatronics). You must be aged 17 years or over. English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering

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Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma Diploma Diploma Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Automotive Technologies: Body Repair Transport Light Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Fitting Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance When cars, vans, motorcycles and larger vehicles are damaged in accidents, they Do you want to maintain and repair are taken to a body repair workshop. and Repair different types of vehicles including cars, vans or trucks? Do you want to Some repairers will complete the process Motor Vehicle Technicians repair and Motor Vehicle Technicians repair and learn how to fit and replace parts from start to finish and others will have service a range of vehicles including service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries specialised roles and work on one part of the cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and and tyres or would you like to run If you enjoy working with cars and want and coaches. repair process. coaches. your own motor vehicle business? to work in the motor industry, this could They work on all vehicle mechanics This course is suitable for anyone They carry out routine services and be the course for you. and electrics, from engines and If you are interested in working in the motor repairs, MOTs, roadside repairs and who has an interest in starting or This course is ideal for anyone wanting exhaust systems to air-conditioning vehicle accident repair industry this course use diagnostic equipment to look for developing a career in the motor to learn more about how to repair and and security. will you provide you with the specialist skills faults on vehicles. industry. diagnose problems with cars. required for a range of job roles including Panel Course themes: You will study in the college’s motor Technicians, Body Repair Technicians and Body Course themes: Course themes: • Identify components and vehicle workshop where you will have Refinishing Technicians. • Carry out wheel alignment • Identify components and understand understand their operation the opportunity to work on a range of • Inspect and replace exhaust their operation • Prepare and use workshop vehicles. Course themes: components • Prepare and use workshop equipment equipment required to remove and • Remove and replace auxiliary Course themes: • Health and safety practices in vehicle required to remove and replace replace components electrical units maintenance components • Follow instructions for using • Remove and refit braking, • Inspect and repair braking systems. • Good housekeeping in the automotive • Follow instructions for using hand tools hand tools to remove and replace suspension, steering and exhaust • Carry out routine vehicle environment to remove and replace components components components maintenance • Basic vehicle body repairs • Remove and replace transmission • Remove and replace components • Remove and refit wheels and tyres and dispose of waste material • Moving loads and vehicle jacking Entry requirements: and drive line and engine and chassis and dispose of waste material • Forming and joining for vehicle body repair components • Identify components and • Basic vehicle preparation Two GCSEs at grade 3/D including Entry requirements: understand their operation maths plus English at grade 2 or Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above above. Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including including English plus maths including including English plus maths at at grade 4 or above OR completion of Transport Maintenance Level 1. Two GCSEs including maths at grade 3 or grade 4 or above. Transport Maintenance Level 1. above and English at grade 2 or above OR Gateway to Engineering Level 1 course at Merit or Distinction and evidence of working at Level 1 in English and maths. English and Maths Apply Now! English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma Extended Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma WINNER Motorsport: Motorsport: Motor Vehicle: BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle the Year and Repair and Repair Maintenance 2017

As a Motorsport Engineer you will Do you have an interest in If you love to be around cars, becoming design, build and test racing cars in a motorsport? Would you like to work a Motor Vehicle Technician is a dream range of motorsports. in the exciting world of professional job. On this course you will develop racing? Motor Vehicle Technicians maintain and the specialist skills and techniques In this industry you could work as a repair vehicles and tune engines. They required for a career within the motorsport engineer, race technician also install parts and accessories and motorsport industry. and even manage a racing team. If diagnose and rectify faults. you have excellent practical skills and a You will work in real, practical situations Course themes: keen interest in motor racing this could to enable you to develop the skills and • Health and Safety and MSA and be the course for you. experience necessary to operate and FIA event regulations Course themes: maintain a modern motor car safely and • Routine maintenance within the Looking for an efficiently. workshop and during competition • Real life race experience with the • Remove and replace engine, chassis college’s supported race team Course themes: • Inspection of motorsport vehicles Apprenticeship? and electrical units • Automotive vehicle workshop practices • Diagnose and rectify faults • Skills in materials, fabrication, • Inspection of vehicles • Skills in materials, fabrication, measuring equipment and • Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical We have a range of apprenticeships in the measuring equipment and specialist specialist motorsport tools engine, chassis and transmission engineering sector. motorsport tools • Applied maths, electronics and systems science • Extended maths, electronics and Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for science Entry requirements: example: Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 • Electrical Installer Three GCSEs at grade 4/C including Extended Diploma in Motorsport Level plus English grade 4 and maths grade 5 or • Mechanic maths plus English at grade 3 or above 2 OR Vehicle Maintenance and Repair above. • Technical Support OR Vehicle Maintenance Level 1. Level 2 OR Maintenance and Repair Level Extended Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance 2 or equivalent plus English grade 4 and Level 2 plus English grade 4 and maths To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within maths grade 6 or above. grade 6 or above. an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. English and Maths For more information and a full list of apprenticeships Apply Now! visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/engineering

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Studying Engineering at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Electrical Engineer Earning Potential: £25k - £36k Electrical Engineers design, build and maintain electrical control systems, machinery and equipment. They work on a wide range of technologies including small pocket devices, large supercomputers, the design of household appliances, lighting and wiring of buildings, telecommunication systems, power stations, satellite communications and building control systems. Other Careers

Motor Vehicle • Electrician • Motor Vehicle Engineer • Electrical Network • Motor Vehicle Technician Designer Mechanical Engineer • MOT Tester • Engineering Craft • Motor Sport Technician • Engineering Geologist Earning Potential: £24k - £58k • Auto Electrician • Fabricator • Roadside Assistance • Machinist Mechanical Engineers undertake research and Technician • Maintenance Engineer design manage the operation and maintenance of • Parts Adviser • Manufacturing Engineer engines, machines, aircraft, building services and • Tyre Fitter • Sheet Metal Worker other mechanical items. • Toolmaker The career has grown by 7% over the last two years. Engineering • CNC Machinist • Water Engineer • Design Engineer • Welder ESOL English for Speakers of Automotive Technician Other Languages Earning Potential: £14k - £28k Automotive Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians apply technical knowledge and skills for repair and maintenance Completing an ESOL course can help to develop the skills, of vehicles. knowledge and confidence necessary to progress onto further study at Barnsley College providing you with the opportunity to gain further qualifications.

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Entry Level Did you Pathways know? Esol We offer our students a free bus service, see (English for Speakers of Level 1 Further Study page 140 for more information. other languages) Entry Level ESOL

Would you like to improve your English speaking, reading, writing and numeracy skills? Our ESOL courses Student Profile are offered at different levels which are flexible and can be customised to fit around your abilities and needs. The course is designed to provide you with an intensive ESOL and maths qualification. Course themes: • Speaking and listening • Reading and writing • Vocabulary • Punctuation and grammar You can also try a range of different courses to help you decide on future study and career choices including: “The tutors are really • Animal Care and Horticulture • Art and Design helpful, very patient and • Business Administration and Retail provide good examples • Catering and Hospitality • Construction which makes the subject • Hair and Beauty easier to understand. Open • Sport and Recreation Coming to college has Entry requirements: given me the confidence You will need to be aged 16-18 years to continue with my Days old. There are no formal requirements studies and after this for this course. Wednesday 18 October 2017 course I intend to study 6.00pm-8.00pm Health and Social Care.” Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Apply Now! Thursday 1 February 2018 Maria Palacios www.barnsley.ac.uk/essential 6.00pm-8.00pm ESOL

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Entry Level Did you Pathways know? Esol We offer our students a free bus service, see (English for Speakers of Level 1 Further Study page 140 for more information. other languages) Entry Level ESOL

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Foundation Learning

“I feel like Barnsley College has helped me learn so many new things and helped me achieve such a lot. I’m really looking forward to starting a full-time course in construction next year.” Bryce Kirk Foundation Learning Former Kirk Balk Academy pupil

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Foundation Learning

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Level 3 A Levels Level 3 Vocational Course Learning Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) A Traineeship is an education and This is a short 12 week programme training programme with work for young people not in education, This study programme will provide experience to help young people aged employment or training who wish to Level 2 Level 2 Vocational Course plus GCSE English and maths you with the essential skills required 16 to 24 become ‘work ready’. transform their lives. to enable personal development in You will spend a significant amount of Also available to employees who Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) preparation for life, learning and time on work experience to develop would like a chance to improve employment. the skills and confidence needed to long-term career prospects, the It is a flexible study programme that gives succeed at work. You will also spend programme focuses on practical skills that will help you in work and in life, Level 1 Foundation Learning Level 1 Vocational Course Traineeship you the opportunity to try different things some time in college. at Entry Level or Level 1. You will follow CV writing, careers advice and the A member of staff will work closely a bespoke programme, tailored to your chance to make a difference in your Entry Level/1 Foundation Learning Prince’s Trust with you in the workplace to help you needs and also spend time on placement community. learn new tasks and settle in to the job. in a real work environment. Course themes: Entry Level Foundation Learning You will achieve an Award/Certificate or Course themes: You will, among other things: Diploma in Skills for Employment and We will match your skills, interests and • Be part of a team of 15 people for Further Learning. abilities with the right employer. This 12 weeks could include: Course themes: • Take on community projects of your • Administration choosing You will have the opportunity to choose • Catering • Have an action-packed residential from the following: • Gardening week You study your way… • Animal Care • Retail • Take part in two weeks’ work • Art and Design experience • Business You will also learn other skills such as: • Construction Entry requirements: Within Foundation Learning, you will have • Working safely • Catering a bespoke activity plan which is tailored to • Working in a team You must be aged between • Engineering meet your needs. You decide when and how • Communication skills 16 and 24 years old and not hold • Hair and Beauty • Interview skills a Level 2 qualification or higher. you will study. • Media • Job search • Sports and Recreation The activity plan allows you to choose when you will attend • Enterprise college as long as you complete 16 hours per week. You can You will study English and maths as part • Social skills choose which subjects you will study and how much time you of your course (either GCSE or Functional will dedicate to each course. Skills). Developing your English and maths Entry requirements: We offer a range of study options including Art and Design, skills is important in order to progress to You must be aged between 16 and 24 Engineering, Sport, Hair and Beauty, Catering, plus many more. another course in college or to progress to years old. After completing your programme with us you should then be employment. able to choose one subject area you would like to specialise in. We will support you in making the transition from Foundation Entry requirements: Apply Now! Learning to your next step whether that be an apprenticeship, You must be 16-18 years of age or 19-25 a vocational course or a job. (with an Educational Health Care Plan). www.barnsley.ac.uk/foundation Some 14-16 year olds may also be able to join the course. 72 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 73 Foundation Learning Pathways Did you know? Entry Level/Level 1 Level 1 Entry Level/Level 1 We enrol throughout the academic year so it’s never Foundation Traineeship Prince’s Trust too late to apply. Level 3 A Levels Level 3 Vocational Course Learning Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) A Traineeship is an education and This is a short 12 week programme training programme with work for young people not in education, This study programme will provide experience to help young people aged employment or training who wish to Level 2 Level 2 Vocational Course plus GCSE English and maths you with the essential skills required 16 to 24 become ‘work ready’. transform their lives. to enable personal development in You will spend a significant amount of Also available to employees who Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) preparation for life, learning and time on work experience to develop would like a chance to improve employment. the skills and confidence needed to long-term career prospects, the It is a flexible study programme that gives succeed at work. You will also spend programme focuses on practical skills that will help you in work and in life, Level 1 Foundation Learning Level 1 Vocational Course Traineeship you the opportunity to try different things some time in college. at Entry Level or Level 1. You will follow CV writing, careers advice and the A member of staff will work closely a bespoke programme, tailored to your chance to make a difference in your Entry Level/1 Foundation Learning Prince’s Trust with you in the workplace to help you needs and also spend time on placement community. learn new tasks and settle in to the job. in a real work environment. Course themes: Entry Level Foundation Learning You will achieve an Award/Certificate or Course themes: You will, among other things: Diploma in Skills for Employment and We will match your skills, interests and • Be part of a team of 15 people for Further Learning. abilities with the right employer. This 12 weeks could include: Course themes: • Take on community projects of your • Administration choosing You will have the opportunity to choose • Catering • Have an action-packed residential from the following: • Gardening week You study your way… • Animal Care • Retail • Take part in two weeks’ work • Art and Design experience • Business You will also learn other skills such as: • Construction Entry requirements: Within Foundation Learning, you will have • Working safely • Catering a bespoke activity plan which is tailored to • Working in a team You must be aged between • Engineering meet your needs. You decide when and how • Communication skills 16 and 24 years old and not hold • Hair and Beauty • Interview skills a Level 2 qualification or higher. you will study. • Media • Job search • Sports and Recreation The activity plan allows you to choose when you will attend • Enterprise college as long as you complete 16 hours per week. You can You will study English and maths as part • Social skills choose which subjects you will study and how much time you of your course (either GCSE or Functional will dedicate to each course. Skills). Developing your English and maths Entry requirements: We offer a range of study options including Art and Design, skills is important in order to progress to You must be aged between 16 and 24 Engineering, Sport, Hair and Beauty, Catering, plus many more. another course in college or to progress to years old. After completing your programme with us you should then be employment. able to choose one subject area you would like to specialise in. We will support you in making the transition from Foundation Entry requirements: Apply Now! Learning to your next step whether that be an apprenticeship, You must be 16-18 years of age or 19-25 a vocational course or a job. (with an Educational Health Care Plan). www.barnsley.ac.uk/foundation Some 14-16 year olds may also be able to join the course. 72 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 73 HAPPY STUDENTS Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

Hair and Beauty Open “I’ve loved meeting new people here and learning about my options once Days I have qualified in Hairdressing. I’m really enjoying learning new skills and hope to progress onto a Level 3 Hairdressing course next year.” Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Chloe Beckett Saturday 25 November 2017 Level 2 Hairdressing 11.00am-2.00pm Former Minsthorpe Community College pupil Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm

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You will learn the a commercial salon environment. skills required to assist the beauty therapist in their role and carry out Alongside this course you will also Level 2 Beauty Therapy Make-up Artistry Nail Treatments treatments within a commercial gain additional qualifications, salon environment. personal and social development and functional skills. Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) On this course you will start to build Alumni Profile the practical skills and knowledge that Course themes: you need to start a career in the hair • Salon reception duties Level 1 Beauty Therapy and beauty industry. • Shampooing and conditioning hair Course themes: • Blow-drying • Styling hair • Contribute to the development of • Health and safety effective working relationships • Plaiting hair • Prepare for and maintain the beauty therapy work area Entry requirements: • Assist with facial treatments/carry Hair Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above out express facials including English and a positive • Assist with nail treatments on the Higher Education school report. Level 4+ hands and feet/carry out express “I had heard that the tutors were manicures/pedicures Level 3 Hairdressing amazing at Barnsley College and Entry requirements: would be able to help fit my studies Apprenticeships Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) around my full-time job. I am now including English and a positive employed as a hair and make-up school report. Level 2 Barbering Cutting and Styling Services artist. I would not have been able to progress in my career if it wasn’t Hair Colouring Services for the skills I learnt during my Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) time here.” English and Maths Apply Now! Level 1 Hairdressing Poppy Nicholson If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will College course: Level 3 Hairdressing (Part-time) automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb Now: Working as a Hair and Make-up Artist on Coronation Street 76 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 77 Did you know? Hair and Beauty The department has outstanding facilities consisting of four fully equipped hair salons, three Level 1 Level 1 Pathways beauty therapy rooms, a media make-up room and a nail salon Technical Certificate Technical Certificate creating a real working salon Beauty environment. Beauty Hairdressing Level 4+ Higher Education Therapy This course is an introduction to Level 3 Beauty and Spa Therapy Media Make-up Artistry Nail Technology hairdressing, you will learn the skills required to assist the stylist in their This course is an introduction to Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) role and carry out treatments within beauty therapy. You will learn the a commercial salon environment. skills required to assist the beauty therapist in their role and carry out Alongside this course you will also Level 2 Beauty Therapy Make-up Artistry Nail Treatments treatments within a commercial gain additional qualifications, salon environment. personal and social development and functional skills. Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) On this course you will start to build Alumni Profile the practical skills and knowledge that Course themes: you need to start a career in the hair • Salon reception duties Level 1 Beauty Therapy and beauty industry. • Shampooing and conditioning hair Course themes: • Blow-drying • Styling hair • Contribute to the development of • Health and safety effective working relationships • Plaiting hair • Prepare for and maintain the beauty therapy work area Entry requirements: • Assist with facial treatments/carry Hair Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above out express facials including English and a positive • Assist with nail treatments on the Higher Education school report. Level 4+ hands and feet/carry out express “I had heard that the tutors were manicures/pedicures Level 3 Hairdressing amazing at Barnsley College and Entry requirements: would be able to help fit my studies Apprenticeships Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) around my full-time job. I am now including English and a positive employed as a hair and make-up school report. Level 2 Barbering Cutting and Styling Services artist. I would not have been able to progress in my career if it wasn’t Hair Colouring Services for the skills I learnt during my Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) time here.” English and Maths Apply Now! Level 1 Hairdressing Poppy Nicholson If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will College course: Level 3 Hairdressing (Part-time) automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/handb Now: Working as a Hair and Make-up Artist on Coronation Street 76 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 77 Hair and Beauty

Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2

Technical Certificate Technical Certificate Technical Certificate Technical Certificate Technical Certificate Technical Certificate Beauty Make-up Nail Barbering Cutting and Hair Colouring Therapy Artistry Treatments Styling Services Services

This course is ideal for students This course will give you training for Are you creative and looking to If you want to have a recognised Become part of the glamorous hair Become part of the glamorous hair wishing to embark on a career in a career in the cosmetic or make-up specialise as a Nail Technician in the qualification which may lead to and beauty industry by getting and beauty industry by getting beauty therapy. industry. beauty therapy industry? job opportunities in the barbering hands-on experience on one of our hands-on experience on one of our This course will help you develop This make-up course is for anyone This course will give you the practical industry, this course is for you. hairdressing courses. hairdressing courses. a foundation of beauty therapy skills who is new to the industry. It provides skills you need to provide a range of Course themes: This qualification is suitable for you This qualification is suitable for you required in industry. you with skills in make-up, fashion services. if you want to increase your skills if you want to increase your skills • Shampoo, condition and treat hair and photography. and knowledge to become a great and knowledge to become a great Completion of this course will and scalp Course themes: hairdresser. It will give you skills in a hairdresser and have completed enable you to enter the industry • Cut using basic barbering • Provide facial skin care treatment Course themes: variety of hairdressing techniques plus the Cutting and Styling Services as a professional Nail Technician techniques • Lash and brow treatments • Principles of working in the make- areas including health and safety, qualification. It will give you skills in a or progress on to our Level 3 Nail • Dry and finish men’s hair • Carry out waxing services up industry salon reception duties and how variety of colouring techniques. Technology course. • Cut facial hair to shape using basic • Provide manicure services • Anatomy and physiology of make- to promote additional products or techniques • Provide pedicure service techniques up artists services to clients. Course themes: Course themes: • Create basic outlines and detailing • Provide make-up services • Researching, developing and • Colouring and lightening hair • Client care • Provide gel polish showcasing designs You will also be required to participate Course themes: • Styling finishing services • Nail enhancements • Anatomy and physiology • The art of applying make-up in compulsory in-house college • Shampoo and condition hair and • Perming and neutralising hair • Manicure • Hair artistry competitions. scalp • Nail art Entry requirements: • Creative make-up artistry • Basic cutting, basic colouring and Entry requirements: • Pedicure Entry requirements: styling hair Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Gel polish Completion of Level 2 Cutting and Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above plus • Styling and finish hair using basic plus English grade 4 or above OR Level • Anatomy and physiology Styling Services course. Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above English at grade 4 or above OR Level 1 techniques 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ). • Working in the nail industry plus English grade 4 or above OR Level Hairdressing (NVQ). • Plaiting and twisting the hair 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ). Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including English at grade 3 or above plus English at grade 4 or above OR OR Level 1 in Beauty Therapy (NVQ). Level 1 Hairdressing (NVQ).

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

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1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Advanced Technical Diploma Advanced Technical Diploma Advanced Technical Diploma Advanced Technical Diploma HAPPY Beauty media Make-up Nail Hairdressing STUDENTS Our students are the and Spa Therapy Artistry Technology happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

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

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We have a range of apprenticeships in the hair and beauty industry. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Hair Professional (Barber or Hairdresser) To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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Salon Manager Earning Potential: £15k - £50k Other Career opportunities Salon Managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities, finances and resources of hairdressing and • On cruise ships as a: • Make-up Consultant beauty salons and similar establishments. - Hairstylist and Barber • Sales Rep - Beauty Therapist • Spa Therapist/Technician - Nail Technician • Visual Merchandiser • Make-up Artist Beauty Therapist, Facial Health, Science and consultant, Nail Technician, Make-up Artist Social Care Professions Earning Potential: £12k - £25k Beauty Therapists - Provide a range of beauty treatments such as nails, waxing, facial and body massage. Nail Technicians - Provide a range of treatments such as “The college is flexible, offers a lot of independence and is good preparation acrylic nails, gel nails, manicure, pedicure and nail art. for university. It was good to get real life experience during a three-week Beauty Consultant - Provide advice and specialise in placement in a care home as part of my course.” customer service and retail sales working for companies such as Clarins, Decleor, Espa and Dermalogica. Freya Atkinson Make-up Artist - Interpret the make-up requirement of Level 3 Health and Social Care clients to produce both a creative and technically accurate Former Barnsley Academy pupil visual representation.

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Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* Social Care Social Care Social Care Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 7 for more information)

This course will provide you with an If you want to make a difference to This course will provide learners with the Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 7 for more information) introduction to the health and social people’s lives in a positive way and opportunity to explore health and social care sector. at the same time gain skills, then a care in its broadest context so you can qualification in Health and Social Care progress onto higher level qualifications Open It will develop your knowledge and is the route for you. or into employment within the health and Level 3 Health and Social Care Applied Science awareness of the types of provision social care industry. in the health and social care sectors This qualification is designed to give you Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) Days and the roles played by workers – from the knowledge, understanding and skills You will have the opportunity to take part principles and values through to health to prepare you for employment within in valuable work experience in a range of Wednesday 18 October 2017 and social areas. the health and social care industry. placements with local health and social 6.00pm-8.00pm care providers, such as early years, care Level 2 Health and Social Care Saturday 25 November 2017 Course themes: Course themes: of the elderly and specialist health care 11.00am-2.00pm • Awareness of protection and • Safeguarding and protection in health Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) placements including hospitals. Thursday 1 February 2018 safeguarding in health and social and social care • Dementia awareness 6.00pm-8.00pm care (adults and children and young Course themes: people), early years and childcare • End of life care • Effective communication for health and Level 1 Health and Social Care • Communication in health and social • Infection prevention and control in social care care (adults and children and young health and social care • Psychological perspectives in health and *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) people), early years and childcare • Learning disability social care universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Health and safety in health, social • Mental health and well-being • Public health • Health psychology care and children’s and young Entry requirements: people’s settings Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Entry requirements: Entry requirements: including English and maths or Level Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including You must hold at least three GCSEs 1 Health and Social Care plus Level 2 English and maths OR a Diploma at merit at grade 2/E or above including Functional Skills in English and maths. In grade in a related subject with GCSE English English. A good reference from your addition we require a good school/college at grade A* to C and Level 2 maths. Students school and evidence of previous work report, with regards to attendance, will normally take part in an interview prior experience in a related area. punctuality and standard of behaviour. to being enrolled on the course.

To study on these courses you will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/health

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Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* Social Care Social Care Social Care Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 7 for more information)

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Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma Open Applied Days WINNER BTEC Apprenticeship Science Wednesday 18 October 2017 Provider of 6.00pm-8.00pm the Year Saturday 25 November 2017 This course will broaden your Course themes: 11.00am-2.00pm 2017 theoretical knowledge through • Awareness of protection and Thursday 1 February 2018 experiments and practical activities. safeguarding in health and social 6.00pm-8.00pm Applied science can lead to work or care (adults and children and young further study on the science industry. people), early years and childcare • Communication in health and social With the Applied Science Level 3 care (adults and children and young course, you will be able to further your people), early years and childcare knowledge in chemistry, physics and • Health and safety in health, social biology. During this course you will care and children’s and young study advanced science practices and people’s settings techniques which will prepare you for further study. Entry requirements You will study in science laboratories and Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, be supported by industry experienced Looking for an including English, maths and science OR and highly qualified tutors who will Functional Skills Level 2, OR successful support you to reach your full potential completion of the BTEC First Diploma OR Apprenticeship? and realise your career aspirations. Certificate in Applied Science/Health and Careers that you may continue into Social Care at Merit grade or above, plus include; biomedical science, chemistry, We have a range of apprenticeships in health, English and maths at grade 4 or above. operating department assistant, You will require positive references and sciences and social care. paramedic, forensic anthropology, interview. pharmaceutical and allied health Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for professions. example: • Adult Care Worker • Dental Nurse/Manager • Health Care Science Assistant To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. English and Maths For more information and a full list of apprenticeships Apply Now! visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/health

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Studying Health, Science and Social Care Professions at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: STUDENTS Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Paramedic Survey 2017 Earning Potential: £25k - £43k Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled care and treatment.

Social Worker Other Careers

Earning Potential: £20k - £41k • Dietitian • Radiographer Social Workers provide information, advice and • Emergency Services role • Social Worker support to those who are socially excluded or are • Nursing • Youth and Community experiencing crisis. They protect the welfare of • Probation Officer Worker vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, elderly people and people who are mentally or physically ill, and they may specialise in specific areas of work.

Nurse Horticulture Earning Potential: £23k - £42k (Professional gardening) Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist Alumni Profile medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare “Having completed my Horticulture Apprenticeship, I am now working workers. at Wigfield Farm organising activities, events and school visits.” Laura Senior College course - Horticulture Apprentice Now works in the Horticulture Department at Wigfield Farm.

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Social Worker Other Careers

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Did you know? Entry Level/Level 1 Level 2 Pathways Our Horticulture study Diploma Diploma programmes are taught at Wigfield Farm with commercial Level 4/5/6 Higher Education at other universities glass houses, polytunnels and Prep 4 Horticulture industry standard horticulture equipment. Horticulture Apprenticeship Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) Working with plants, from designing and building a new city park to developing new food crops, can be Horticulture If you would like a practical job Level 2 working with plants, this course is incredibly rewarding and there are ideal for you. a wealth of career options for you Apprenticeship Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) to choose from. Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, you will be involved in plant Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, production, selling plants in garden you will gain practical experience Entry Level/ Prep 4 Horticulture centres or tending to plants in parks within the land-based industry as Level 1 and gardens. well as developing your skills and horticulture theory knowledge. You will cover various interesting topics in horticulture combining Course themes: practical work with underpinning • Preparing ground for planting knowledge. • Planting container grown plants Course themes: • Application of fertiliser • Careing for a planted area • Preparing ground for sowing and • Pruning deciduous spring flowers planting • Propagating by stem cuttings • Preparing and planting container • Constructing a paved area grown subjects, bulbs and hanging • Designing a contemporary style baskets garden • Cultivating land by single digging and forking Entry requirements: • Caring for a planted area Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Grass and turf care including English. Open • Tree, weed and shrub identification • Assessing soil texture and condition Days Entry requirements: There are no formal entry Wednesday 18 October 2017 requirements for this course. 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm English and Maths Thursday 1 February 2018 Apply Now! 6.00pm-8.00pm If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/horticulture

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WINNER BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2017

Looking for an Apprenticeship?

We have a range of apprenticeships in horticulture. Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for example: • Environment Conservationist • Horticulturist To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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Landscape gardener Other Careers • Arboriculture Worker • Market Gardener Earning Potential: £12k - £22k • Farm Worker • Nursery Operative Landscape Gardeners are both creative and practical. They • Gardener • Nursery Propagator create functional, beautiful and relaxing gardens for all kinds • Garden Designer • Parks Officer of clients, from local councils and education establishments to • Greenkeeper • Planteria Assistant private companies and individual customers. • Horticultural Technician • Tree Surgeon • Landscaper Learning For Living Horticultural Worker Earning Potential: £12k - £19k and Work If you would like a practical job working with plants, this could be for you. As a Horticultural Worker, you could be involved in plant production, selling plants in garden centres or tending to plants in parks and gardens. In this job you would need to “The staff are really friendly and I’ve learnt so much. I like doing be knowledgeable about plants and able to work alone or in creative media and serving customers in Crumbs Café. I feel a a team. lot more confident too.” Joshua Whiting Learning for Living and Work Programme

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The Learning for Living and There are four steps within the study Your individual learning plan will Work department supports programme which enable you to be tailored to meet your needs and Upon completion of the study programme, staff will work closely with learners to support the begin at a suitable point: interests. Staff will work very closely transition to their next step. This may be through taster sessions, interviews, transition events learners with a learning with you to support your transition and job club, one-to-one tutorials, linking with Additional Learning Support or curriculum disability or difficulty to Step 1: For those students with to further study, independent living, departments within college as well as external agencies and organisations. complex additional needs. day opportunities or voluntary/paid prepare them for either Programmes designed to Level 1 Level Step 2: employment. independent living or support learners looking to develop Step 4: The Supported Internship Programme – combining work experience with an employer and their independent living skills. time in college to gain a qualification. supported employment. Comprehensive learning and social Step 3: For learners aiming to develop Supported Internship Step 3: For students aiming to develop their employability skills, including volunteering and work support is available to ensure you their employability skills, including experience opportunities. progress and achieve your personal volunteering and work experience goals. opportunities. The Supported Internship Programme Step 2: Programmes designed to support students looking to develop their independent living skills. Step 4: Supported Internship will enable you to gain skills needed Entry requirements: Programme: Combining work in the workplace, increase confidence Step 1: For those students with complex additional needs. You must have an Education Health experience with an employer and time and prepare you for the world of and Care Plan (EHCP) subject to in college to gain a qualification. work. You will spend one day per An initial assessment will determine which step is an appropriate starting point for each learner commissioning by the local authority week in college studying towards Entry Level Level Entry before putting together a highly personalised study programme tailored to the individual. and be aged 16 to 24 years old. Vocational options include: a personalised qualification and up to four days each week with an You will have an initial assessment • Animal Care employer. A member of staff will work which will determine a highly • Art and Design closely with you in the workplace to personalised study programme to suit • Car valeting help you learn new tasks and help you your individual needs and interests • Catering settle in to the job. which could include: • Construction • Personal and social development/ • Hair and Beauty employability skills • Horticulture • Numeracy/Literacy/ICT skills • ICT and Creative Media Transition Link • Retail You will usually work towards an • Sport Programme accreditied Entry Level or Level 1 study programme and follow an Work experience opportunities inside individual/bespoke timetable. and outside of college are available We offer a Transition School Link Programme as well as the chance to get involved aimed at those Year 11 learners who may in enrichment, volunteering and benefit from attending college whilst at community projects. This could school to introduce them to staff, student include art workshops, trips and visits, routines and the college environment. fundraising events and community work to support the elderly and local This has been very successful in helping to charities. reduce anxiety and build confidence around the transition from school to college.

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Open Days Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm Media

“I enjoy learning new things each day and getting an insight into the media industry. I am proud of the work I have done which has involved the use of various skills.” Jake Cleary Level 3 Interactive Media Former Netherwood School pupil

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Open Days Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm Media

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Pathways Did you know? Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 All of our courses will give you Award Award/Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma the opportunity to work with real clients on live projects. Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Creative Creative Media Creative Media Production Photography Level 5 Higher Education at UCB*

This study programme provides This fun and exciting study This study programme is suitable for Level 3 Creative Interactive Media Creative Photography Film and Television Production you with an introduction to media. programme is for you if you are you if you are considering a career It teaches you the skills and seeking a career in the media in photography or have a particular Video Games Technology and Production understanding to progress to further industry and/or progression to interest in the subject. education or employment within the higher education. creative industries. The course allows you to explore a The programme content is designed wide range of media subjects and to give you the opportunity to create The course aims to introduce you to Level 2 Creative Media Production to gain practical and theoretical photographic images in a wide range of the basics of working in the media knowledge of the concepts and specialisms including, but not limited to: industry including film, radio and processes involved. You’ll experience Fashion, Landscape, Nature and Portrait. iMedia. Level 1 Creative Media working in radio production, You will study modules exploring graphic You will work as part of a production photography, and video and manipulation and displaying your work as team to produce and devise creative television production. a photo montage, gallery and interactive *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) practical pieces. product, opening up an opportunity to universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk Course themes: showcase your work to a wider audience. You may also have the opportunity to Course themes: You will use industry standard hardware demonstrate skills in: • Video/TV production and software in order to design a series of • Digital media e.g animation • Photography creative products that will be displayed in • Working in the industry • Games design a final portfolio. Alumni Profile • Digital media e.g. animation/video “The two years that I spent at Barnsley College were Entry requirements: production Course themes: fantastic and the course was very engaging and Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above • Advertising and marketing including English and a positive Entry requirements: • Research techniques informative. I met some great people and it has guided school report. Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Production management me to the position that I am in today.” including English and maths. Entry requirements: Oliver Martin Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths. College course: Level 3 Interactive Media Extended Diploma Now: Studying New Media at the University of Leeds Former Penistone Grammar School ALC pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/media

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Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Technical Level WINNER Creative Film and Television Video Games BTEC Apprenticeship Provider of Interactive Media Production Technology and the Year Production 2017 This study programme is suitable for This study programme is designed you if you have a particular interest or to equip you with the practical, are considering a career in the creative organisational and analytical skills Games Development is a very media industries. to make professional standard films, fast-moving industry and you will television programmes and online video Whilst producing both practical and therefore need to be up-to-date content. theoretical projects, you will gain skills with the latest technology to give you the edge in this competitive and experience to propel you into Whilst producing both practical and environment. a creative career. Subjects such as theoretical projects, you will gain skills and advertising, creative design, branding, experience to propel you into a creative Video Games Development is an web design, photography, journalism career in the moving image industry. exciting and interesting technical and audio production will be explored study programme, ideal if you aspire as part of the course and you will be You will use industry standard hardware to work in the games industry in the required to carry out research into all and software in order to make a series of future. areas. creative products and explore areas such as lighting, broadcasting and camera Course themes: You will use industry standard hardware operating. • Digital graphics and software in order to design a • Games story development series of creative products that will be Course themes: • Games design document displayed through sketchbooks, blogs, • Planning and production of media • 3D design websites and printed portfolios. products such as short films, • Concept art Course themes: magazine shows, documentaries and • Interface design Looking for an advertisements • Level creation • Graphic design and related theories • Multi-camera opportunities filming • Games engines • Research techniques music events, performing arts • Coding Apprenticeship? • Production management performances and corporate events • Sound for games Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Entry requirements: We have a range of apprenticeships in the creative Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above industries. including English and maths. including English and maths. including English and maths. To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. English and Maths Apply Now! For more information and a full list of apprenticeships If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/media

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Studying Media at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Film/Tv Editor Earning Potential: £18k - £37k Film or TV Editors bring together pictures and sound to produce a piece for film or television that is ready to be shown on screen.

Journalist, newspaper Other Careers

or periodical editor • Advertising Executive • TV/Film Camera • Graphic Designer Operator Earning Potential: £15k - £42k • Marketeer • TV/Film/Radio • Media Researcher Production Assistant or Journalists and Editors investigate and write up stories and • Newspaper/Magazine/ Runner features for broadcasting and for newspapers, magazines Web Editor • TV/Film/Radio Producer and other periodicals, evaluate and manage their style and • Photographer content and oversee the editorial direction of these types of output and publication.

Computer Games Designer or Developer Music

Earning Potential: £25k - £50k “I chose Barnsley College as it has the best music courses Computer Games Developers produce games for PCs and in South Yorkshire. I enjoy having a free range of games consoles. They also produce games for the internet and mobile phones. The work could involve making new performance genres to choose from and I really found games or updating existing titles. the module on music in society interesting.” Katya Fox Level 3 Music Former St Pius X Catholic High School pupil

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Journalist, newspaper Other Careers

Computer Games Designer or Developer Music

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Level 3 Music Performance Music Production This study programme provides you This study programme is suitable for This exciting study programme with an introduction to music and you if you have a particular interest develops your understanding of performing arts. It teaches you the or are considering a career in the the broad subject of music. Level 2 Music, Performance and Production skills and understanding to progress music industry. You will study all areas of music to further education or employment This is a very practical course that including music performance within the creative industries. provides many opportunities for techniques and session styles plus instrumental development, playing in improving your listening skills and This course aims to introduce you to Level 1 Music and Performance Arts bands, rehearsing and gigging. It will sound recording techniques. You the basics of working in the exciting also help you to understand music will look at music theory, the music area of creative arts, music, video and *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) and music theory. freelance world plus modern and pop television. universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk music in practice. Course themes: You will work as part of a production There are many opportunities for team to produce and devise creative • Rehearsal techniques for musicians public performances, playing large practical pieces such as a music • Planning and creating a music and small venues and representing video. product the college at national competitions. • Singing Student Profile Course themes: • Working as a musical ensemble Course themes: “I enjoy recording in the • Video/TV production • Solo musical performance • Planning a music project • Music video/performance • Exploring the music profession • Composing and improvising music college’s studios and having • Working in the performing arts • Working and developing as Open Entry requirements: a musical ensemble the opportunity to perform at industry • Developing acting and dancing skills Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Live sound concerts. I would recommend including English and maths plus a Entry requirements: Entry requirements: the college to others as there Days basic standard of musicianship. You Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above will also be required to demonstrate Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above is a chilled atmosphere and Wednesday 18 October 2017 including English and a positive your musical skills at an interview. including English and maths plus a the tutors are very nice.” 6.00pm-8.00pm school report. competent standard of musicianship Saturday 25 November 2017 on an instrument or vocals. You will 11.00am-2.00pm also be required to demonstrate your Jonathan Bradbury Thursday 1 February 2018 musical skills at an interview. Level 3 Music 6.00pm-8.00pm Former Darton College pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/music

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Level 3

Diploma/Extended Diploma HAPPY Music STUDENTS Our students are the Production happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

This study programme will enable you to develop the skills needed to work within the sound, music, broadcasting and film industries whilst also preparing you for university. You will learn how to create a music product, develop your listening skills and be introduced to acoustics. You will also look at modern and pop music in practice as well as music technology in performance. Alumni Profile “When I went to Barnsley There will be opportunities for you to College I’d just started playing work on real live projects including location and studio based client work. drums and the facilities and people I met there gave me Course themes: amazing opportunities to further • Music and sounds for multimedia • Music production techniques my knowledge. I had great • Music sequencing experiences that I would say • Operating live sound • Composing music definitely prepared me for the • Music theory and harmony career I’m in now.” • Singing and keyboards Entry requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Matt Helders including English and maths plus a College course: Music competent standard of musicianship. Now: Arctic Monkeys’ drummer Former Stocksbridge High School pupil

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Level 3

Diploma/Extended Diploma HAPPY Music STUDENTS Our students are the Production happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

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Studying Music at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Music Therapist Earning Potential: £26k - £47k Music Therapists use music and sound to help improve people’s emotional wellbeing, relieve stress and improve confidence. There will be a 60,000+ job rise within this area by 2020.

Studio Sound Engineer Other Careers • Agent • Roadie Earning Potential: £13k - £40k • Festival Promoter • Singer • Musician • Songwriter As a Sound Engineer in a recording studio you would • Music Promoter • Sound Technician make high quality recordings of music, speech and • Recording Studio • Vocal Coach sound effects. Manager Music Teacher Earning Potential: £22k - £37k Performing Arts Music Teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities. If you are skilled at playing a musical instrument or singing and would like to pass your skills and love of music on to others, then there could be opportunities for you in this career. Patience and encouragement will help you to teach “I chose Barnsley College because it has better facilities than pupils at a pace that is right for them. You’ll also be using other colleges. The most enjoyable aspect of my course is your communication skills to share your enthusiasm for music. dance technique – my tutor is brilliant!” Paige Roberts Performing Arts (Dance) Former Mexborough Academy pupil

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Did you know? Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Our courses are taught by Pathways expert tutors who have Award/Diploma Award/Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma extensive experience in the performance industry. Level 6 Higher Education at other universities Music and Performing Arts Acting/Dance Performance and Production Musical Theatre/ Level 5 Higher Education at UCB* Production Arts This study programme provides you If acting, singing, dancing or theatre Level 3 Performing Arts (options in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre and Production Arts) with an introduction to music and production is your passion then you performing arts. It teaches you the need to start your career with our This course will provide you with skills and understanding to progress Performing Arts study programme. the skills within all aspects of the to further education or employment There are so many career and four disciplines of acting, dance, Level 2 Performing Arts and Production within the creative industries. progression opportunities in this musical theatre and production arts. This course aims to introduce you to exciting, dynamic and creative The course also provides you with the basics of working in the exciting industry, whether that be performing opportunities to develop skills in Level 1 Music and Performance areas including creative arts, music, on stage, TV or film, dancing or creativity and performance, audition video and television. choreography, all of which this course preparation and professional training *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) You will work as part of a production will prepare you. in each discipline. universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk team to produce and devise creative The course will help you to develop practical pieces such as a music This course is highly practical and your voice, projection, movement, HAPPY video. allows you to develop skills to give you acting skills and musical theatre the best chance of a fantastic career Course themes: skills. You will participate in college in performing arts. You will develop STUDENTS • Video/TV production performances which will take place in your communication skills and self- various locations. Student Profile Our students are the • Music video/performance confidence, understand different types “My course is fun and the tutors and happiest in Yorkshire.* • Working in the performing arts Course themes: of theatre and genre and work as part *Department for Education industry of a committed and creative team. You Learner Satisfaction • Acting Survey 2017 will be involved in performances in our other students are fantastic. The • Developing acting and dancing skills • Musical theatre versatile venue, The Electric Theatre, most enjoyable part of the course is • Performing Entry requirements: as well as our more intimate studio • Dance the way it is organised. I chose the performance space. Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above • Technical skills including English and a positive college as the course stood out as the Entry requirements: best one for me.” school report. Entry requirements: Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths. including English and maths.

Shaun Heath Performing Arts (Acting) Former Rawmarsh Community School pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/performingarts

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Alumni Profile HAPPY STUDENTS Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017

“If you are serious about pursuing a performing arts career, Barnsley College will shape and nurture your craft to the greatest standard. You will be given the chance to take risks and experiment with new methods of study and a wide range of techniques which will help you pursue a career in the performance industry.” Adam Davies College course: BTEC in Performing Arts Open Now: Runs the Animikii Theatre Company Days Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 Apply Now! 11.00am-2.00pm Thursday 1 February 2018 www.barnsley.ac.uk/performingarts 6.00pm-8.00pm

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Studying Performing Arts at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Drama Therapist Earning Potential: £26k - £47k Drama therapy is a creative way for groups and individuals to deal with personal and social problems. As a Drama Therapist you would use group work, role-play and movement to encourage people to come to terms with feelings and emotions. Other Careers

Performing Arts/ • Choreographer • Radio Presenter • Cruise Ship Entertainer • Répétiteur/Dance Drama Teacher • Events Manager Captain • Film Production • Theatre Administrator Earning Potential: £21k - £37k Assistant • TV/Film/Theatre Actor • Holiday Rep • TV/Film/Theatre Director Drama Teachers educate their students in different acting • Musical Theatre • TV Researcher styles, methods, and techniques. Teaching drama means Performer • Voiceover Artist training pupils in how to communicate, control and project their voices, and present themselves. Teaching Performing Arts is a very popular progression route. There are job opportunities but it is a very competitive market. Public Services Arts Administrator Earning Potential: £13k - £50k “I enjoy participating in the activities provided by the college such as As an Arts Administrator you would plan and organise arts forensic demonstrations and camping trips. I would recommend the activities and make sure they are successful. If you have a college and course to others as I’ve made friends for life.” passion for the arts and enjoy managing and organising, this could be just the kind of job you are looking for. Ashleigh Crossland Level 3 Public Services Former Darton College pupil

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118 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 119 Public Services Pathways Open Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Diploma Diploma Diploma Level 4/5/6 Higher Education at UCB* Days Public Public Services Skills for Wednesday 18 October 2017 (Entry to 6.00pm-8.00pm Services Public Services Level 3 Skills for Public Services Saturday 25 November 2017 Uniformed Services) 11.00am-2.00pm Public Services (Forensic Science) Thursday 1 February 2018 This course will serve as an Studying this course will equip you The aim of this course is to give a 6.00pm-8.00pm introduction to the practical and with a practical and theoretical realistic insight into the personal and theoretical skills and knowledge you foundation for a range of careers in professional skills needed to be an Level 2 Public Services (Entry to Uniformed Services) will need to prepare for a career in the uniformed public services. effective member of today’s public the uniformed public services. services. You will gain an understanding of this You will gain an understanding of a industry in general and an insight You will also learn about the values and Level 1 Public Services wide range of public services and an into the various career options open attitudes needed for working in this insight into the various career options to you. challenging but unique sector. *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) available within this area. As part of the course you will be expected universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk We have close links with the Police We have close links with the Police Force, Fire Service, Military and other to undertake a range of outdoor Force, Fire Service, Military and other public sector organisations. You activities, including visits to various public sector organisations and you will also take part in practical team public services, e.g. the Army, RAF and will also take part in practical team building exercises and leadership the Magistrates’ Court. You will also take building exercises and leadership activities, which include visits to the part in expeditions which may involve HAPPY activities, including visits to the services. overnight stays. Alumni Profile services. Course themes Course themes: STUDENTS Course themes: • Physical fitness for the uniformed • Understand conflict management and “Barnsley College gave me the • Forensic investigations services personal protection Our students are the • Planning and participating in an • Develop team working and problem • Participate in uniformed service routine foundations to get where I am today happiest in Yorkshire.* event solving skills • Prepare for employment in chosen and achieve my dream career. The *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction • Contributing to your community • Explore volunteering and uniformed service college has great facilities and is Survey 2017 volunteering opportunities Entry requirements: Entry requirements: known for its outstanding Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above and Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Two GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above plus including English. Public Services courses.” a positive school report OR equivalent English at grade 3 or above. qualifications. OR Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the OR Level 1 Diploma in Public Services Uniformed Services plus English at grade Marie Crossland plus English at grade 3 or above. 4 or above. College course: Public Services Now: Police Officer Former Willowgarth High School pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/publicservices

120 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 121 Public Services Pathways Open Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Diploma Diploma Diploma Level 4/5/6 Higher Education at UCB* Days Public Public Services Skills for Wednesday 18 October 2017 (Entry to 6.00pm-8.00pm Services Public Services Level 3 Skills for Public Services Saturday 25 November 2017 Uniformed Services) 11.00am-2.00pm Public Services (Forensic Science) Thursday 1 February 2018 This course will serve as an Studying this course will equip you The aim of this course is to give a 6.00pm-8.00pm introduction to the practical and with a practical and theoretical realistic insight into the personal and theoretical skills and knowledge you foundation for a range of careers in professional skills needed to be an Level 2 Public Services (Entry to Uniformed Services) will need to prepare for a career in the uniformed public services. effective member of today’s public the uniformed public services. services. You will gain an understanding of this You will gain an understanding of a industry in general and an insight You will also learn about the values and Level 1 Public Services wide range of public services and an into the various career options open attitudes needed for working in this insight into the various career options to you. challenging but unique sector. *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) available within this area. As part of the course you will be expected universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk We have close links with the Police We have close links with the Police Force, Fire Service, Military and other to undertake a range of outdoor Force, Fire Service, Military and other public sector organisations. You activities, including visits to various public sector organisations and you will also take part in practical team public services, e.g. the Army, RAF and will also take part in practical team building exercises and leadership the Magistrates’ Court. You will also take building exercises and leadership activities, which include visits to the part in expeditions which may involve HAPPY activities, including visits to the services. overnight stays. Alumni Profile services. Course themes Course themes: STUDENTS Course themes: • Physical fitness for the uniformed • Understand conflict management and “Barnsley College gave me the • Forensic investigations services personal protection Our students are the • Planning and participating in an • Develop team working and problem • Participate in uniformed service routine foundations to get where I am today happiest in Yorkshire.* event solving skills • Prepare for employment in chosen and achieve my dream career. The *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction • Contributing to your community • Explore volunteering and uniformed service college has great facilities and is Survey 2017 volunteering opportunities Entry requirements: Entry requirements: known for its outstanding Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above and Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Two GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above plus including English. Public Services courses.” a positive school report OR equivalent English at grade 3 or above. qualifications. OR Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the OR Level 1 Diploma in Public Services Uniformed Services plus English at grade Marie Crossland plus English at grade 3 or above. 4 or above. College course: Public Services Now: Police Officer Former Willowgarth High School pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/publicservices

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Level 3

Extended Diploma Public Services (Forensic Science)

If you’re interested in joining one of the uniformed public services, such as the Police Force, Ambulance Service, Fire and Rescue Service, British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force, this course will prepare you for the mental and physical demands of life in the services.

As part of the course you will be expected to undertake a range of outdoor activities, including visits to various public services, e.g. the Army, RAF and the Magistrates’ Court. You will also take part in expeditions which may involve overnight stays. Course themes: • Applications of forensic psychology • Criminal investigation in practice • Aspects of the legal system and the law making process Entry requirements: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English OR Level 2 Certificate in Uniformed Services with a merit/ Did you distinction profile. know? We offer our students a free bus service, see page 140 for more information. English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/publicservices

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Level 3

Extended Diploma Public Services (Forensic Science)

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Studying Public Services at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Police Officer Sergeant or below Earning Potential: £26k - £43k Police Officers co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police operate within the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain. Other Careers

• The Ambulance Service You will be able to • Law and the legal develop skills for entry to: Fire Service Officer system • The Fire Service Watch Manager or below • National Health Service • The Military/Armed (NHS) Forces • Police civilian careers • The Police Force Earning Potential: £21k - £34k • The Prison Service Workers in this unit group co-ordinate and participate • Teaching/Lecturing in fire-fighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Probation Officer Sport Earning Potential: £19k - £38k Probation Officers work to rehabilitate offenders. They “I have really enjoyed meeting new people and having a lot of supervise, counsel and help them before trial, during any prison or community sentence and on release control over myself and my future. The staff go a long way to from prison. help us and are really understanding.” Mel Barnes Level 3 in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) Former Ecclesfield School pupil

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124 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 125 Sport Pathways Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Certificate Certificate Extended Diploma Level 4/5/6 Higher Education at UCB* Sport and Sport Sport Leisure Level 3 Sport Sport and Exercise Science Sport Athlete Development Programme This course has been designed to This course covers the organisation Apprenticeship Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) prepare you to succeed in the sport and administration of sport, together This qualification will help you sector. with the planning of sports activities. understand the skills and knowledge You will study practical skills and needed to work in the sport and This programme consists of a increase your theoretical knowledge Level 2 Sport active leisure sector. combination of lectures, practical in relation to planning, conducting and activities, presentations, tutorials, evaluating coaching sessions. Apprenticeship Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) You will also be encouraged to research and group work all of which participate in a wide range of sport will help you gain knowledge in a There will also be opportunities for and active leisure activities. wide variety of subject areas. you to gain additional qualifications including coaching and fitness Level 1 Sport and Leisure Course themes: You will also be encouraged to take instructing awards. part in the college sports teams and • Taking part in sport and exercise recreational sporting activities within Course themes: • Keeping active and healthy *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) the structured college programme. universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Contributing to running an event • Leadership in sport Course themes: • Sport psychology Did you Entry requirements: • Fitness training and programming • Sports coaching Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above and know? • Planning and running an event Entry requirements: a positive school report. We offer our students • Participating in sport Alumni Profile a free bus service, see Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English. “I enjoyed the interaction with tutors. They page 140 for more Entry requirements: information. Two GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above OR Level 2 in Sport with a merit/ were a big part of my decision to study at plus English at grade 3 or above. distinction profileplus English at Barnsley College as they sold it to me at an Did you know? grade 4 or above. Level 1 Certificate in Sport We have our own sports OR plus open day. The facilities were good when academies which specialise in English at grade 3 or above. I was a student and they are now world basketball, football (male and female), netball, refereeing class - I wish I was a student there now!” and rugby, plus an individual athlete academy. Marc Roberts College course: Level 3 in Sport Now: Professional footballer Former Penistone Grammar School pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport

126 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 127 Sport Pathways Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Certificate Certificate Extended Diploma Level 4/5/6 Higher Education at UCB* Sport and Sport Sport Leisure Level 3 Sport Sport and Exercise Science Sport Athlete Development Programme This course has been designed to This course covers the organisation Apprenticeship Level 3 (See page 7 for more information) prepare you to succeed in the sport and administration of sport, together This qualification will help you sector. with the planning of sports activities. understand the skills and knowledge You will study practical skills and needed to work in the sport and This programme consists of a increase your theoretical knowledge Level 2 Sport active leisure sector. combination of lectures, practical in relation to planning, conducting and activities, presentations, tutorials, evaluating coaching sessions. Apprenticeship Level 2 (See page 7 for more information) You will also be encouraged to research and group work all of which participate in a wide range of sport will help you gain knowledge in a There will also be opportunities for and active leisure activities. wide variety of subject areas. you to gain additional qualifications including coaching and fitness Level 1 Sport and Leisure Course themes: You will also be encouraged to take instructing awards. part in the college sports teams and • Taking part in sport and exercise recreational sporting activities within Course themes: • Keeping active and healthy *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) the structured college programme. universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk • Contributing to running an event • Leadership in sport Course themes: • Sport psychology Did you Entry requirements: • Fitness training and programming • Sports coaching Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above and know? • Planning and running an event Entry requirements: a positive school report. We offer our students • Participating in sport Alumni Profile a free bus service, see Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English. “I enjoyed the interaction with tutors. They page 140 for more Entry requirements: information. Two GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above OR Level 2 in Sport with a merit/ were a big part of my decision to study at plus English at grade 3 or above. distinction profileplus English at Barnsley College as they sold it to me at an Did you know? grade 4 or above. Level 1 Certificate in Sport We have our own sports OR plus open day. The facilities were good when academies which specialise in English at grade 3 or above. I was a student and they are now world basketball, football (male and female), netball, refereeing class - I wish I was a student there now!” and rugby, plus an individual athlete academy. Marc Roberts College course: Level 3 in Sport Now: Professional footballer Former Penistone Grammar School pupil English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport

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Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma Extended Diploma Open WINNER Sport and Sport BTEC Apprenticeship Athlete Development Days Provider of Exercise Science Wednesday 18 October 2017 the Year Programme 6.00pm-8.00pm Saturday 25 November 2017 2017 This course is more theory based 11.00am-2.00pm than our other sports courses and is The course is aimed at high level Thursday 1 February 2018 ideal for the student who excels in performers who wish to further 6.00pm-8.00pm science subjects. both their academic and sports performance within a professional, Most students progress to university progressive and developmental to study a range of subjects such as environment whilst embarking on a sports therapy, physiotherapy, sports relevant and flexible programme of and exercise science and physical academic study. education. There will also be a variety of opportunities for you to gain There will be a variety of additional qualifications including opportunities for you to gain coaching and fitness instructing additional qualifications. You will also Looking for an awards. receive three or four training sessions HAPPY Course themes: each week and will be considered in the selection process to represent STUDENTS Apprenticeship? • Sports massage one of the college’s teams on match Our students are the • Anatomy and physiology days. happiest in Yorkshire.* We have a range of apprenticeships in sport. • Research project *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction Course themes: Survey 2017 Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for Entry requirements: • Sports business example: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above • Analysis of sports performance • Activity Leader including science and English. • Talent identification in sport • Exercise and Fitness Instructor OR Level 2 in Sport with a merit/ Entry requirements: distinction profile. To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry including science and English. willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to find employment. OR Level 2 certificate in Sport with a merit/distinction profile. For more information and a full list of apprenticeships visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/sport

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Studying Sport at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer Earning Potential: £14k - £35k Fitness Instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, other public and community establishments and in private homes. Other Careers

• Fitness Instructor • Personal Trainer Physiotherapist • Health and Wellness • Performance Analyst Advisor • Sports Coach or Sport Therapist • Leisure Centre Assistant/ • Sports Therapist Manager • Teacher/Lecturer in Earning Potential: £22k - £46k • Lifeguard Sport/Physical Education • Outdoor Activity Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage Instructor movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems. Travel and Tourism Teacher Earning Potential: £22k - £37k “I enjoy learning about the travel and tourism industry and the different Sport Teachers plan, organise and provide instruction to opportunities available. There is more freedom in college than school and we students at all levels. They systematically improve the are treated like adults. I would recommend the college to others as there’s quality of learning activities, ensuring that they meet quality standards and result in improving student success rates. They a friendly atmosphere and the support from tutors is really helpful.” keep up-to-date with sport qualification frameworks, subject specifications and assessment procedures within the subject Bradley Roebuck area. Level 2 Travel and Tourism Former Penistone Grammar School pupil

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Travel and Tourism Level 2 This course will introduce you to This course will enable you to expand This course will allow you to build Travel and Tourism, a dynamic and on the areas covered on the Level 1 upon the knowledge you gained on HAPPY challenging industry that offers Travel and Tourism course. the Level 1 and 2 programmes and Level 1 Travel and Tourism lots of variety and employment learn more about how to succeed in opportunities at all levels. You will increase your knowledge of the world of travel and tourism. *University Campus Barnsley (UCB) key elements of the sector and learn STUDENTS You might be interested in living more about the careers on offer You will also study towards a Level 2 universitycampus.barnsley.ac.uk Our students are the abroad, in transport and tour within travel and tourism. Certificate in Introduction to Air Cabin happiest in Yorkshire.* operations or working in visitor Crew. *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction attractions. Whatever you choose, Survey 2017 Course themes: You will study 14 interesting and varied this course will get you on the right • Customer service and selling skills travel and tourism units, which may path! for travel and tourism include customer service, retail travel Course themes: • Resort representatives operations and long haul destinations. • Worldwide travel and tourism Throughout the course a range of • Introduction to cabin crew destinations assessment methods will be used. • Exploring local visitor attractions Study visits • Communicating with customers Course themes: As part of your course you will Entry requirements: take part in study visits where Entry requirements: Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above. • Investigating the travel and tourism industry you will have the opportunity Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above. plus English at grade 3 or above. to visit a range of UK and • Holiday representatives international organisations OR Level 1 Certificate in Travel and • Organising a study visit including visitor attractions, Tourism plus English at grade 3 or Entry requirements: travel agents, cities and hotels. above. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above You will also have the including English and maths. opportunity to visit European cities such as Amsterdam and OR Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Paris. These exciting visits are Tourism (or related subject), graded designed to help you with Merit, plus English at grade 4 or above. your course and you will be expected to contribute towards the cost of the visits. English and Maths Apply Now! If you do not already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths you will automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/tandt

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Holiday Representative Earning Potential: £450-£525 per month As a Holiday Representative, your duties would include meeting groups of holiday-makers when they arrive at the airport taking them by coach to their accommodation, holding a welcome meeting to give information about resort facilities and local attractions and arranging excursions and sightseeing trips.

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The Students’ Union If you are a talented athlete with the passion to The Students’ Union is located in the atrium on the lower develop your skills, then Barnsley College Sports ground floor at the Old Mill Lane campus. Come in and find Academy could be your ideal destination. All students out how you can get involved in college life. The Union runs are welcome lots of activities, societies and a volunteering scheme. The state-of-the-art sports facilities at Honeywell Sports Village include a 3G pitch, a multi-use games area, indoor sports at the Sports Equality and Diversity arenas, two gyms and a fitness studio. Academy. We celebrate the diversity of people who learn and work in the college. We are opposed to any harassment Sports Performance Academies include Football (Male and or discrimination arising from: race, ethnicity, gender, Female), Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Refereeing and an Individual sexuality, age, disability, religion, faith or class. We will Athlete Academy. challenge any inappropriate attitudes or behaviour. Our Sports Academy has an excellent sporting reputation: Enrichment • Our female footballers have won the Association of Colleges Our enrichment activities give you the opportunity to have (AoC) Yorkshire and Humber League, the Association of some fun whilst developing your personal and social skills. Colleges National Cup and the Komm Mit International Copa Time for enrichment is built into your timetable. Activities Maresme Football Tournament in the past year. include workshops, sport and first aid. • Our male footballers won the Association of Colleges Enterprise (AoC) Yorkshire and Humber League and the Komm Mit International Copa Maresme Football Tournament. We encourage and support you to develop your enterprise • The Academy Basketball team reached the top half of the AoC skills and talents outside of your course. We offer Basketball Yorkshire and Humberside men’s league despite opportunities for you to improve your communication, being together for only one season. team work, problem solving and creativity skills and provide support to set up a business through: • We have supported a range of individual athletes to compete in the very highest level sporting competitions including: • Entrepreneurial Master Classes with guests from industry • Katy Owen is aiming to represent England as part of the sharing their experiences. national Karate Federation team. • Enterprise and employability workshops. • Setting up your own business or social enterprise through Look out for us! • Megan Tinker has recently been selected to represent Great iTrust - www.iTrustBarnsley.co.uk Britain at the European Field Championships. Our Students’ Union roadshow • Tom Speed is setting his sights on representing the Great You can contact the Enterprise Team on: visits all college sites. British Swimming team he has been crowned with two Golds, +44 (0)1226 216 840 one Silver and one Bronze medal in a regional swimming [email protected] festival.

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Guaranteed Bursary You could be entitled to If you are aged between 16-18, living on your own and in financial support receipt of Income Support, or you are in care or leaving Support care you could be eligible for a bursary of up to £1,200 per If your household income is less than £35,000*, academic year. Please apply to the Learner Support Fund. you could be eligible for financial support from the Learning Support Fund to help with: Childcare Financial help towards the cost of childcare may be available in certain circumstances. Travel Printing Laptop Trips costs loans Tuition fees You will not have to pay tuition or exam fees if*: • You are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2018 and studying a Additional Learning Support Safeguarding and e-safety Essential Uniform funded course Food Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team can provide you We have dedicated staff to help keep you safe at college, equipment if required You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees if*: with the support you need to achieve your potential. We outside of college and online. If you would like to discuss any • You receive certain benefits and are actively seeking work with students who have: welfare, safeguarding, child or adult protection issues, please employment contact: • Dyslexia • You are 19-23 years old and looking to study your first You can pick up an application form • Dyspraxia The Safeguarding team full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification from Student Services • Autism or Asperger Syndrome +44 (0)1226 216 142 • You are earning less than £20,000 per year (gross) • ADHD/ADD [email protected] • Learning difficulties/disabilities To find out more about course fees and whether you • Mental health conditions For e-safety information and advice: are eligible for discounts, please call the Information • Sensory impairments www.thinkuknow.co.uk Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123. • Physical difficulties • Medical conditions Health and wellbeing Did you know? • Temporary disabilities Free Meals Our award-winning Wellbeing Centre is available to all You don’t have to carry cash on you. Care to Learn students and offers confidential advice and a range of health If you are aged between The college has more details of the specific support you You can load money onto your student card and pay If you are a young services including: for food, drink and other items available at the college 16-18 and have a are entitled to in its Local Offer at household income of parent aged under 20 www.barnsley.ac.uk/localoffer • Contraception and sexual health advice through our Way2Pay cashless system. less than £20,000 per you can apply to Care • Full STI screening For more information visit: year you may be eligible to Learn for help with If you would like to find out more about the support we • Access to psychological therapies to deal with stress, www.barnsley.ac.uk/way2pay for free meals at college, your childcare costs. can offer then please contact the ALS Team on: depression and anxiety (IAPT) please apply to the +44 (0)1226 216 769 • Counselling Any queries? Learner Support Fund. [email protected] • Referrals to Barnsley Stop Smoking Service Contact the Student Services Team: • Qualified health trainer • Old Mill Lane • Room AG03 Tutorials • Midwife +44 (0)1226 216 267 / +44 (0)1226 216 114 *terms and conditions apply The tutorial programme at Barnsley College is there to • Advice around drug and alcohol issues [email protected] All tuition fee information is correct at the time of publication. support, guide and advise you throughout your time at You can speak to someone in confidence by contacting the college. Health and Wellbeing Team on +44 (0)1226 216 233.

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Student Travel A Levels 9 out of 10 students Free bus services achieved three We realise that getting to and from college may not be very easy for at Barnsley Sixth Form College. students so we offer four FREE bus services that operate on a first or more come, first served basis. • 99% OVERALL PASS RATE A Levels. • South Elmsall > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) (via Hemsworth, Fitzwilliam, Havercroft and Ryhill) • Shelley > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) • 100% PASS RATE IN 21 SUBJECTS • Stocksbridge via Penistone > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) INCLUDING ENGLISH, HISTORY, • Kimberworth – Thorpe Hesley – Ecclesfield – Chapeltown – High Green > Barnsley College (Old Mill Lane campus) GEOGRAPHY, CHEMISTRY, FRENCH • Old Mill Lane campus > Wigfield Farm AND SOCIOLOGY. Each route will operate in the morning in order to get you into college before lessons start and a return service will operate from Old Mill Barnsley Sixth Form College offers the widest range of A Level Lane site at the end of the day. subjects in the area. From Art and Design to PE and Computer For details of pick-up points and times visit Science to Psychology, we have a course to suit you. www.barnsley.ac.uk/travel or contact the Student Services Team: With exceptionally qualified teaching staff and a reputation for delivering Old Mill Lane Room AG03 outstanding results, Barnsley Sixth Form College is the number one choice for +44 (0)1226 216 267 / +44 (0)1226 216 114 school leavers in the region. [email protected] In 2018 our students went on to study at some of the country’s top Concessionary Travel Passes universities including Sheffield, York, Manchester, Bristol and Lancaster. Concessionary Travel Passes are available to young people aged between 16-18 living in South Yorkshire, regardless of the number of Visit the Sixth Form website at www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk for hours in study. They are also available to young people in employment more information on studying A Levels with us. including apprentices, can be used over the summer months and are • Health and Social Care valid for two years so there’s no need to re-apply Subjects we offer: • History each year. • Art and Design • Biology • Information and Communication Visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com for more information. • Business Studies Technology (ICT) • Chemistry • Law • Classical Civilisation • Mathematics • Computer Science • Further Mathematics • Drama and Theatre Studies • Media Studies • Economics • Physical Education (PE) • English Language • Physics • English Language and Literature • Politics • English Literature • Psychology • Film Studies • Religion, Philosophy and Ethics • French • Sociology • Geography

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with University Campus Barnsley.

University Campus Barnsley (UCB) offers HNC/Ds and degrees for students aged 18 or above from all over the country. Many students progress from college onto a Higher Education course at UCB without leaving home.

UCB offers great facilities in its town centre campus and the smaller class sizes and competitive course fees make for a much more personalised university experience.

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142 143 University Campus Barnsley

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with University Campus Barnsley.

UCB offers great facilities in its town centre campus and the smaller class sizes and competitive course fees make for a much more personalised university experience.

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142 143 How to apply Open Year 11 Application Days Process Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm HAPPY Saturday 25 November 2017 Step 1 - Search 11.00am-2.00pm Search for a course in the college guide or online at www.barnsley.ac.uk or Thursday 1 February 2018 www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk STUDENTS 6.00pm-8.00pm or www.ucasprogress.com. Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* Step 2 - Apply *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction You can apply for the course of your choice from the Survey 2017 beginning of October 2017 by completing a paper application, via the college website or UCAS Progress.

Step 3 - College interview You are invited in to college to attend an interview with a Did you tutor from your chosen subject(s). Interviews usually take place on Wednesday afternoons between 3.30pm and know? 4.30pm, starting in November 2017. We offer our students a free bus service, see Step 4 - College place page 140 for more After the interview, you will either be offered information. a place on your study programme or referred to a more appropriate one.

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

Step 6 - Enrolment An invitation and enrolment pack will be sent out at the beginning of August 2018 giving you all the information you will need to enrol onto your study programme at the end of August 2018.

For more information contact our Admissions Team on +44 (0)1226 216 106 or [email protected]

144 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 145 How to apply Open Year 11 Application Days Process Wednesday 18 October 2017 6.00pm-8.00pm HAPPY Saturday 25 November 2017 Step 1 - Search 11.00am-2.00pm Search for a course in the college guide or online at www.barnsley.ac.uk or Thursday 1 February 2018 www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk STUDENTS 6.00pm-8.00pm or www.ucasprogress.com. Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* Step 2 - Apply *Department for Education Learner Satisfaction You can apply for the course of your choice from the Survey 2017 beginning of October 2017 by completing a paper application, via the college website or UCAS Progress.

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

For more information contact our Admissions Team on +44 (0)1226 216 106 or [email protected]

144 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 www.barnsley.ac.uk | [email protected] | +44 (0)1226 216 123 145 Did you know? HAPPY Application We offer our students Our Locations a free bus service, see page 140 for more STUDENTS information. Our students are the happiest in Yorkshire.* *Department for Education Checklist Learner Satisfaction Survey 2017 You can apply by completing the application form attached in this guide or online at:

www.barnsley.ac.uk or www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk or www.ucasprogress.com and enter your details as required.

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The level of programme you wish to apply Belle Vue for (for example Level 2 or Level 3). Site

If the programme is full-time or a work- based apprenticeship. Eastgate House All your information is completed and up to date. Queen’s Court For more information contact our Admissions Team on +44 (0)1226 216 106 or [email protected]

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www.barnsley.ac.uk or www.barnsleysixthformcollege.co.uk or www.ucasprogress.com and enter your details as required.

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The name of the course you are applying for.

The level of programme you wish to apply Belle Vue for (for example Level 2 or Level 3). Site

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Subject Page Subject Page Subject Page Subject Page Accounting 23 Carpentry and Joinery 52 Horticulture 93 Plumbing 51 Accounting (Honours Programme) 24 Childcare and Education 38 Hospitality Industry 31 Prep 4 Horticulture 93 Acting 115 Computing 43 Information and Creative Technology 43 Prince's Trust 73 Animal Care 11 Construction and the Built Environment 54 Information Technology 42-43 Production Arts 115 Animal Management 11 Creative Interactive Media 104 Introduction to Construction 49 Professional Cookery 32 Applied Science 88 Creative Media 103 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care 37 Public Services 121-122 Art and Design 17-18 Creative Media Production 103 Learning for Living and Work 99 Site Carpentry 52 Art, Design and Media 17 Creative Photography 103 Learning for Living and Work: Study Programmes 99 Sport 127-128 Athlete Development Programme 128 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service 31-32 Learning for Living and Work: Taking the First Step 99 Sport and Exercise Science 128 Automotive Engineering 59 Cutting and Styling Services 79 Make-Up Artistry 78 Sport and Leisure 127 Automotive Technologies: Body Repair 62 Dance 115 Media Make-Up Artistry 80 Supported Internship 99 Automotive Technologies: Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 63 Electrical Installation 60 Motor Vehicle: Vehicle Maintenance 64 Traineeship 73 Automotive Technologies: Transport Maintenance 62 Engineering Electrical/Mechanical (Mechatronics) 60-61 Motorsport: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 64 Transition Link Programme 99 Automotive Technologies: Vehicle Fitting 63 Engineering Technology 60 Music and Performance 115 Travel and Tourism 133 Automotive Technologies: Vehicle Maintenance 63 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 69 Music and Performing Arts 109 Video Games Technology and Production 104 Barbering 79 Event Planning with Business 24 Music Performance 109 Beauty and Spa Therapy 80 Fashion and Clothing 18 Music Production 110 Beauty Therapy 77-78 Film and Television Production 104 Music, Performance and Production 109 Bench Joinery 52 Forensic Science 122 Musical Theatre 115 Wednesday 18 October 2017 Bricklaying 49 Foundation Learning 73 Nail Technology 80 6.00pm-8.00pm Open Saturday 25 November 2017 Business 24 Gateway to Engineering 58 Nail Treatments 78 11.00am-2.00pm Business and Enterprise 23 Graphic Design 18 Painting and Decorating 50 Thursday 1 February 2018 6.00pm-8.00pm Business and Management (Honours Programme) 25 Hair Colouring Services 79 Patisserie and Confectionery 32 Days Business Awareness for Logistics 22 Hairdressing 77, 81 Performing Arts and Production 115 Caring for Children 37 Health and Social Care 87 Plastering 51

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