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Let’s do this WEYMOUTH COLLEGE Course Guide weymouth.ac.uk 2019 / 2020 weymouth.ac.uk 1 CONTENTS A student-centred campus 4 OUR COURSES 35 Last year 6 A Levels and Applied Science 36 Get involved 8 Bay Studios 38 Supporting you 10 Business and Management 40 Counselling and multi-faith chaplaincy 12 Catering and Hospitality 42 Financial support 13 Construction and Building Services 44 Information for parents and guardians 14 Creative and Digital Industries 48 Travel and transport 16 Creative and Visual Arts 50 Education that’s more than a certificate 18 Engineering and Automotive 52 Apprenticeships 20 Foundation Studies 54 Higher education 22 Hair and Beauty 56 Fees and funding 26 Health, Social Care and Early Years 58 More study programme information 26 Sport and Public Services 60 The right study programme for you 28 Travel, Tourism and Events 62 Our study programmes 30 We also offer 64 Entry requirements 32 Six steps to application 66 Next steps: how to make an application 34 Our campus 67 Contact details Tel: 01305 761100 facebook.com/weycol Email: [email protected] @WeymouthCollege Web: weymouth.ac.uk OPEN EVENTS Saturday 6th October 10.00am – 1.00pm Thursday 15th November 5.30pm – 7.30pm Monday 4th February 5.30pm – 7.30pm Saturday 8th June 10.00am – 1.00pm Register now at www.weymouth.ac.uk/register-open-day 2 weymouth.ac.uk CHOICES… SCHOOL? SIXTH FORM? COLLEGE? WORK? It can be a tough decision but it is very much your decision. And seizing the opportunity to consider all the options, to take the important decisions and make up your own mind is part of what makes the college experience so different from school. At Weymouth College we have an inspiring centrally-based campus offering over 250 courses in a wide range of study areas. Coupled with our unrivalled apprenticeship opportunities and ever growing range of higher education and degree-level options – offered in conjunction with The University of Plymouth – you can do virtually anything you want here at Weymouth College. So, whoever you are, whatever your background, wherever you’re planning to go – if you have decided that you want to get work-ready and you like the idea of studying in a professional setting with inspiring staff, we could be just what you are looking for. This guide will help to give you the information you need to start to decide if our college is right for you. I hope you find it interesting – I think it says a lot about us and what we believe in. If you like what you see, I’d like to invite you to join us at one of our Open Events for a chat and to find out more. If you already have a subject area in mind, why not find out more about the study programmes available and the specific entry requirements by visiting our website at www.weymouth.ac.uk. We very much look forward to working together with you in the future to help you achieve your goals. Nigel Evans, Principal and Chief Executive weymouth.ac.uk 3 A STUDENT-CENTRED CAMPUS The College Experience FREEDOM FRIENDS GET INVOLVED CLUBS & SOCIETIES STUDENT UNION DIFFERENT FROM SCHOOL PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU 4 weymouth.ac.uk We believe that inspiring spaces are where creativity blossoms so we have invested in facilities, technology and social spaces to create a learning environment that will bring out the best in students. Wi-Fi enabled campus College Square So you can always stay connected. Summer BBQs in College Square are legendary. With music playing in the College’s student Learning Resource Centre performance space, it’s the perfect way to relax With full library facilities and specialist computer at lunch. suite connected to gigabit fibre broadband – so you can access the information you need, when you need it. On-site café – proud to serve Costa Coffee lovers will be in their element in our café Moodle with Costa hot and cold drinks. Unwind or A virtual learning environment for students, perk-up in style. giving you access to resources and study programme materials direct from home so you The Lounge can study your way. A good place to relax and catch up with friends Sixth Form common room and sample a coffee or snack from the Deli. A great place to hang out. Open to students and the public. Students can also enjoy the wide range of public facilities including: • The Bay Theatre • The Avenue training restaurant • hair and beauty salons • Jelly Babies Day Nursery • gym and sports centre • Redlands Community Sports Hub weymouth.ac.uk 5 LAST YEAR WAS QUITE A YEAR... 6 weymouth.ac.uk …WHY NOT COME AND JOIN US? weymouth.ac.uk 7 INVOLVED GET SAMUEL MICO SCHOLARSHIP AT NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE WEYMOUTH COLLEGE Participate in the National Citizen’s Service (NCS) The Samuel Mico Scholarship at Weymouth and you’ll develop skills that employers want, College offers a programme of exciting activities grow your confidence, get a great CV and make and events designed to improve employability friendships that you will treasure for life. skills. Students who successfully complete the You will: programme are able to apply for a paid internship with a local business in their chosen career area. • get active – tackling activities like rock Could you be our next star? climbing, surfing and kayaking. • get involved – get to know your local Contact the Student Support Team on community. 01305 764807 for more information. • make your mark – developing skills for work and life designing a social action project that can make a real difference to where you live. Sounds like fun? You can find out more information by emailing: [email protected] 8 weymouth.ac.uk THE PRINCE’S TRUST SPORTS & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Open to 16-25 year olds, the Prince’s Trust No matter what you’re studying, if you enjoy Team programme is a 12-week personal sport and the outdoors we have amazing development course developing confidence facilities and opportunities - to join teams, get together with team-building, organisational, and fit, stay healthy, learn something new or just motivational skills. have fun – including: competitive team sports and sports You will make new friends, get work experience • academies. and qualifications, develop practical skills and work on a community project. • Weymouth and Portland Adventure at the Weymouth & Portland National If you’d like to chat about the Prince’s Sailing Academy. Trust Team programme, please contact: • campus sports centre and gym. [email protected] • Redlands Community Sports Hub. weymouth.ac.uk 9 INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE (IAG) YOU We offer free impartial information, We want you to enjoy your experience advice and guidance to school leavers with us and we offer support to help you and adults thinking about studying at achieve your full potential. any level. The Student Support team provides We can help you with: information, advice, help and support • student finance at every stage, sensitively and in • choosing the right study programme confidence. The team works closely with • career identification and career change teaching staff to ensure an effective support system for each student, • CV development, application forms and according to individual needs. interview techniques • further and higher education • support with UCAS application process SUPPORTING To access this free service please contact us on: 01305 761100. ADDITIONAL LEARNER SUPPORT There is a wide range of support to all students with additional needs, from learning difficulties to mental health issues, dyslexia to special examination requirements. Services offered include; personal mentoring, support for mobility or sensory requirements, classroom support, learning resources, loan of specialist equipment and workshops. 10 weymouth.ac.uk CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION As a student you will have access to a careers programme which is supported by our online virtual learning environment, Moodle. There are opportunities to complete activities such as CV writing, interview preparation and one-to-one appointments with an adviser. Many students who complete studies at the College progress to university. We guide and support any student who wishes to apply by helping them to research suitable study programmes and universities and to make an application. They can help you make decisions about the future and access the right information to plan next steps including: careers, higher education, employment, apprenticeships and gap years. STUDENT VOICE The views and opinions of our students are important at Weymouth College: • two of the fifteen members of the College Governors are students. • students on every course elect one or more Student Representatives who meet regularly with the Principal and other Senior Leadership Team members to feedback their ideas and suggestions for helping to make improvements to all aspects of College life. Some recent changes made in response to feedback from students include: • contactless payment in place in the canteen plus contactless vending machines. • annual celebration lunch for all students in College Square. • recyclable food containers and cutlery. • creation of a further Student Common Room. • new, secure and covered, 40-place swipe-card entry cycle shelter. SAFEGUARDING Our students feel safe here and we are dedicated to maintain this. A safeguarding culture is actively promoted within the College; incidents of bullying, intimidation and harassment will be acted upon immediately. The College has a senior member of staff who leads on safeguarding along with a team of trained Safeguarding Officers. Immediate access to a Safeguarding Officer is available to all students and staff at college. The College ensures that safe recruitment practices are followed when employing staff and volunteers. weymouth.ac.uk 11 COUNSELLING AND MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY Counselling is a confidential service available to all students at the College whether full-time or part-time.