WE ARE BIOLOGISTS. CHEMISTS. PHYSICISTS. FINANCIAL MANAGERS. CONSULTANTS. PROJECT MANAGERS. MARKETERS. STRATEGISTS. TEACHERS. EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS. MENTORS. PLAYWORKERS. CODERS. ETHICAL HACKERS. SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS. MOBILE APP DEVELOPERS. DESIGNERS. ACTORS. PRODUCERS. JOURNALISTS. DANCERS. MAKEUP ARTISTS. HAIR STYLISTS. SALON OWNERS. BEAUTY THERAPISTS. ENGINEERS. TECHNICIANS. WELDERS. EVENT PLANNERS. PROJECT MANAGERS. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. ENTREPRENEURS. YOUTH WORKERS. CARE ASSISTANTS. PHYSIOTHERAPISTS. CLINICAL SUPPORT WORKERS. PARAMEDICS. DOG HANDLERS. ANIMAL BEHAVIOURISTS. ZOO KEEPERS. POLICE OFFICERS. FIRE FIGHTERS. SOLDIERS. FIRST RESPONDERS. ROYAL MARINES. ATHLETES. COACHES. PERSONAL TRAINERS. NUTRITIONISTS. CHEFS. BAKERS. BUTCHERS. MIXOLOGISTS. CABIN CREW. HOTEL MANAGERS. WE ARE FUTURE.
FULL-TIME PROSPECTUS 2019 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 1
We are one of the largest further education institutions in the country. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of courses that complement the thriving workforce across the city and beyond.
Choosing to study at Leeds City College means that you will be part of an inclusive, dynamic and encouraging environment, with industry standard facilities and friendly teachers who are experts in their fields.
Rated ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted, we are passionate, respectful, inspiring, collaborative and aspirational.
We’re confident that we can take you to the next step in your educational journey or into employment and look forward to welcoming you on campus.
We are Leeds City College.
Colin Booth OBE Principal and CEO
#WE ARE FUTURE.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 3 03 OCTOBER 20 MARCH
Skills Yorkshire Leeds City College 9.30am - 3pm Open Event 4.30am - 7pm 4pm - 7pm Elland Road 10 MAY 04 OCTOBER Enterprise Festival Skills Yorkshire 9am - 5pm 9.30am - 3pm Trinity Leeds Elland Road 22 MAY 10 OCTOBER Leeds City College Leeds City College Open Event Open Event 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm All campuses All campuses
14 NOVEMBER For Leeds Sixth Form open events Leeds City College visit leedssixthform.ac.uk Open Event 4pm - 7pm All campuses For 14+ Apprenticeship 26 JANUARY Academy open events visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/events Leeds City College Open Event 10am - 1pm All campuses
We run interactive campus-wide open days throughout the year so you can find out more about our courses, life at college and how we can support you. For more information on our upcoming events and to book on to a specific campus, go toleedscitycollege.ac.uk/events
4 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Welcome 03 Support 17 College map 06 Your journey to college 18 Our campuses 08 Student Life 152 Why college? 14 Traveling by bus 157 Your route 15 School Liaison 158 Entry requirements 16 Course index 166
OUR SCHOOLS School of Applied Science 20 The Foundry 142
School of Business 26 14+ Apprenticeship Academy 146
School of Creative Arts 32 Foundation Studies 148
School of Digital & IT 52
School of Engineering 60
School of Enterprise, Employability & Events 74
School of Hair, Beauty & Media Makeup 82
School of Health, Care & Public Services 94
School of Land & Animal Sciences 114
School of Sport Science & Exercise 120
School of Travel, Food & Drink 128
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 5 CAMPUS MAP LEEDS CITY COLLEGE
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see page 157 for travelling to our core campuses 7 14 minute walk from train station 2 minute walk from bus station
Quarry Hill is our exciting, new campus in The campus is perfectly situated for the cultural quarter of the city, boasting industry links to creative and healthcare specialist childcare training facilities, partners, from the NHS to the BBC. digital technology labs, and industry standard studios and theatres.
HERE YOU CAN FIND:
SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS HEALTH SCIENCE & SOCIAL CARE SCHOOL OF CHILDHOOD SCHOOL OF & EDUCATION PUBLIC SERVICES
Bird's eye view of the schools at Quarry Hill.
Our creative arts' team designed the tree etchings on the side of the building.
There is plenty of green space around the new campus for students to relax inbetween studies.
8 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Panoramic view of Quarry Hill campus including Leeds College of Music and Leeds Playhouse.
Artist’s impression of the front of the building adjacent to York Road.
Facilities include practical work rooms for Performances by creative arts students will be taking School of Health, Care and Public Services. place throughout the year in our new theatre space.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 9 14 minute walk from train station 15 minute walk from bus station
Printworks is our second flagship campus, now students benefit from cutting-edge based in the South Bank area of Leeds. hair and beauty studios, world-class The historic listed building underwent kitchens, state-of-the-art engineering a multi-million-pound renovation and workspaces, digital labs and air-cabin!
HERE YOU CAN FIND:
SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF DIGITAL & IT TRAVEL, FOOD & DRINK SCHOOL OF HAIR, BEAUTY & MEDIA MAKEUP
Our hair and beauty salons include industry standard facilities for students to practise treatments.
The School of Engineering also encompases Alongside world-class kitchens, the food department motor vehicle workshops. houses our unique butchery provision.
The School of Hair, Beauty and Media Makeup hair salon is an excellent place for transforming clients. 10 Printworks Kitchen & Bar combines It offers a mix of mouth-watering creative food and exceptional drinks contemporary food with diverse, in an industrial-inspired setting locally sourced produce. Call 0113 within our Printworks Campus. 284 6262 to make a reservation.
PRINTWORKS SALON & SPA
This impressive, newly refurbished salon offers professional hair and beauty services. The mid-century interior references back to the original use of the printworks building.
Book a treatment and relax, kick back, and enjoy a professional experience with high quality products in a unique spa environment.
Visit printworksleeds.co.uk for more information and to make a booking.
11 13 minute walk from train station 22 minute walk from bus station
A short walk from the city centre, this The campus has a seven storey, 60 room, campus is ideal for access to Leeds and all energy efficient annexe that incorporates the experiences it has to offer students. solar panels to generate electricity. The roof is covered with sedum plants to provide insulation and green space in the city. HERE YOU CAN FIND:
SCHOOL OF SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE SPORT SCIENCE & EXERCISE SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE, EMPLOYABILITY & EVENTS
Beehive on the roof of Park Lane, looked after by School of Enterprise, Employability and Events.
Sports students practise at nearby gym Firehouse Fitness alongside studying at Park Lane.
One of our School of Applied Science laboratories. Our Leeds Sixth Form building is also based on this site!
12 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Buses available from Leeds city centre to Selby Road and New Temple Gate
Our campus at Temple Newsam is based Home Farm is the largest working rare on Home Farm, within acres of beautiful breeds farm in Europe and nationally parkland and gardens which are overlooked it’s one of only 16 approved by the by a stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion. Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
This is where you will learn the HERE YOU CAN FIND: practical elements of your course, whilst classroom sessions will take ANIMAL CARE ANIMAL COURSES MANAGEMENT place at Printworks Campus.
Panoramic view of Temple Newsam Home Farm where students put their theory into practice.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 13 Why choose college
Coming to college can be a big change, but it’s an exciting alternative to a school sixth form. Here’s why...
Not only are you treated like an adult, you will be given the freedom to develop confidence and independence, while being guided by friendly staff.
College can be a brilliant alternative route to university or employment, especially if you feel you need a bit of extra support. Many of our students use college as a means of gaining fantastic work and life experience as they prepare for their next important step.
We offer a range of vocational, hands- on qualifications, apprenticeships and A levels in loads of different subjects. You can even do a degree with us. We will also have T levels coming soon. Search T levels at gov.uk for more info.
Our staff have all worked in their specialist industry and we strive to teach core skills in environments that will prepare you for your chosen career.
We promise to treat you like a grown up, allow you to wear your own clothes (unless your course requires a uniform) and guarantee there is absolutely no “Sir” or “Miss” needed here!
14 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Depending on your starting point, take a look at the various routes you can take; leading you to university, an apprenticeship or your dream job.
ENTRY LEVEL
NO FORMAL ENTRY LEVEL TRAINEESHIP REQUIREMENTS COURSES
LEVEL 1
GCSE AT GRADE 3-1
VOCATIONAL LEVEL 2 COURSES AT LEVEL 1-2 GCSE INTERMEDIATE AT GRADE 7-4 APPRENTICESHIP
LEVEL 3
VOCATIONAL A LEVELS ADVANCED COURSES TWO YEARS APPRENTICESHIP AT LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4+
UNDERGRADUATE FOUNDATION HIGHER DEGREE DEGREE/TOP UP APPRENTICESHIP
YOUR DREAM CAREER
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 15 Don’t be put off if you don’t meet the exact entry requirements. We will always consider your personal circumstances and help you find the course that’s best for you. Each course will vary as detailed throughout this guide. 4 3 Typically A 2 Typically levels or level ENTRY 1 Typically five GCSEs 3 diploma three/four grade 9-3, or access No formal Typically qualification entry three/four GCSEs grade including requirements GCSEs 9-3 maths and English NVQ Level minimum 3 may be grade 5/4 accepted in some cases
ENGLISH AND MATHS
Don’t worry if you haven’t got English and maths GCSE at grade 4. It will be built into your course alongside your subject. Some courses may need you to have English and maths GCSE at grade 5 due to the content. This will be explained when you speak to one of your department tutors.
16 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk The college offersextensive support to you before and during exams to ensure that you are getting the support you need.
If you have any questions, concerns or need to talk to someone, there are plenty of staff members within each department that you can speak with, such as coaching tutors.
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE DURING EXAMS? Leeds City College provides readers or scribes for students that require additional support during exams. A reader is an individual who provides a verbal presentation of text to a student who is eligible for this service. A scribe writes, types and records answers for exam questions. Where required, assistive technology, software and/or exams in alternative formats may be provided to accommodate your needs. When the need for a reader or scribe occurs, a private room and/or extra time for testing may be given to you.
ADJUSTMENTS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES There are also provisions made if you have a learning difficulty or disability and where required, provisions Aa such as coloured or enlarged paper will be provided. We also support students who require a detailed transition into college. For those holding an EHCP, our high needs transition team will ensure that any requirements are in place and monitored.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT To apply for extra support and to find out At college there are lots of ways we can more, either visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/ support you with course-related costs, extrasupport or speak to a member of staff. like travel passes, free lunches, college For more detailed information regarding equipment, uniforms and much more. support and student life go to page 152.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 17 Follow these simple steps for your journey to becoming a Leeds City College student.
SEARCH FOR A COURSE
PROSPECTUS ONLINE OPEN EVENT
Or just pop in to one of our campuses!
CAREERS ADVICE Search for careers and find course routes
APPLY FOR A COURSE
ONLINE CALL US VISIT OUR CAMPUS
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 18 ACCEPT YOUR OFFER By phone or email BOOK YOUR ENROLMENT SLOT We will email you a link
TASTER DAYS A great chance to try things out and meet new friends!
ENROL WITH US See us in August and receive an information pack
YOUR INTERVIEW Check that the course you have chosen is right for you
We will contact you with a suitable time and date START COLLEGE We'll see you soon!
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 19 WE ARE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE. Your route to a career in science
CAREERS
Pharmacist Physicist
Biologist Geologist
LEVEL 4+ APPRENTICESHIP
Degree level study Lab Technician
Biomedical Sciences Degree (Biotechnical or Chemical and Pharmaceutical)
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Applied Science Access to Science
LEVEL 2
Applied Science
for apprenticeship information see page 161 21 APPLIED SCIENCE APPLIED SCIENCE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Park Lane EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY: Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade CAMPUS: Park Lane 3/2 including maths or English. ENTRY: Good understanding of science at level 2, GCSE Science at 4 or a This discipline of science is an exciting level 2 BTEC at Pass or above. and developing area of work that broadens your career opportunities. Develop your practical and theoretical Get practical and theoretical experience of knowledge further and prepare for university or working in a laboratory, along with a broad employment in the different areas of science. understanding of chemistry, physics and biology. You will develop your practical scientific Applying this knowledge in your practical techniques and learn about working in sessions will better prepare you for employment the industry. You will also build on study or your next steps in higher education. skills for science such as communication, analytics, evaluation and research skills. COURSE THEMES: COURSE THEMES: - Principles of science - Chemistry and our earth - Principles and applications of science - Energy and our universe - Practical scientific procedures and techniques - Biology and our environment - Scientific investigation skills - Laboratory techniques and their applications
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
Visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/science
22 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk APPLIED SCIENCE LEVEL 3 NATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: Good understanding of science at level 2, GCSE Science at 4 or a level 2 BTEC at Merit or above.
Additionally you need maths and English GCSE, grade 4 (C) or higher. Develop your practical and theoretical knowledge further and prepare for university or employment in the different areas of science. You will develop your practical scientific techniques and learn about working in the industry. You will also build on study skills for science such as communication, analytics, evaluation and research skills.
COURSE THEMES - Principles and applications of science - Practical scientific procedures and techniques - Scientific investigation skills - Laboratory techniques and their applications - Investigative project - Contemporary issues in science
A qualification in science can lead to a whole host of opportunities in health-related industries, the pharmaceutical industry, land-based industries, environmental work as well as sport and fitness.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 23 WE ARE SCIENTISTS. MICROBIOLOGISTS. CLINICAL RESEARCHERS. RADIOLOGISTS.
PHARMACIST BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST As a pharmacist, you will dispense As a biological scientist you drugs and medicaments in hospitals will examine and investigate the and pharmacies, advising and morphology, structure, chemistry participating in the development and and physical characteristics testing of new drugs, compounds of living organisms, including and therapies. Pharmacists counsel their inter-relationships, on the proper use and adverse environments and diseases. effects of drugs and medicines. OTHER CAREERS LABORATORY COULD INCLUDE: TECHNICIAN As a laboratory technician you will BIOCHEMIST carry out routine laboratory tests and checks, and perform a variety CLINICAL RESEARCHER of technical support functions. DOCTOR You will follow established or MICROBIOLOGIST prescribed procedures and techniques to assist scientists with their research, NURSE development, analysis and testing. PHYSICIST You will verify the physical, chemical and other characteristics PHARMACIST of materials and products. RADIOLOGIST SCIENCE ACADEMIC
Top paid roles are in biological science (£41,000), biomedical engineering (£44,000) and analytical chemicals (£38,000)
24 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THE APPLIED SCIENCE COURSE WAS HARD WORK BUT GAVE ME A GREAT SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT." Tafadzwa Mumbanya | Applied Science
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 25 WE ARE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. Your route to a career in business
CAREERS
Project Manager Business Owner EconomistECONOMIST Consultant
Marketing Director E-Commerce Consultant
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Business, Enterprise and Management Leadership and Management
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Business Retail Team Leader Team Leader/Supervisor
Access to Business Business and Administration
Marketing Customer Services
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Business Marketing Retail Sales Professional
Business and Administration
Customer Services Practitioner
ENTRY/LEVEL 1
Business
for apprenticeship information see page 161 27 BUSINESS BUSINESS ENTRY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: No specific entry requirements. Students ENTRY: Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade must demonstrate that they are working towards 3/2 including maths or English. entry level 2 in both maths and English. Learn practical skills in business to take Discover your future career by your first steps in the world of business. studying business and IT units. Develop your basic understanding of business Enhance your personal, social development and IT, including events, digital information using and work skills. You'll be studying a range of IT. You will study both IT and business units, business units. You'll also benefit from weekly giving you a better understanding of both areas. work placements and maths and English classes. You will be given the tools to build a career COURSE THEMES in the sector, and access the wealth of jobs available in the Leeds city centre area. - Planning events - Using Publisher to create documents/cards COURSE THEMES - Design posters - Being organised - Word Processing - Developing a personal progression plan - English and maths classes - Contributing to running an event - Work placements - Developing digital information using IT
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
Visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/business
28 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk BUSINESS BUSINESS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 CAMPUS: Printworks including maths and English ENTRY: 4 GCSEs grade 4 including English and preferably maths. Interested in a career in business or running your own company? Extend your existing knowledge of Be your own boss or develop your skills in business on this one year programme. marketing, accounting, human resources or This course is ideal for pursuing a career in events. This course builds your understanding business and extends your existing knowledge. of all aspects of business. Learn what makes It can count as the first year of a two year organisations tick, how to promote a product programme of study to support progression to or service, e-commerce, online selling and the university as well as increasing your UCAS points. all-important principles of customer service. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Exploring business - Finance for business - Developing a marketing campaign - Principles of marketing - Personal and business finance - Sales and personal selling - One other topic from a range of - Promoting a brand five other business areas - Building successful business teams - Business online - Principles of customer service - The customer experience - Financial planning
You will learn in our purpose-built business space at our iconic Printworks Campus.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 29 BUSINESS LEVEL 3 NATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs grade 4 including maths and English.
Aspiring to run your own business, or build a career in the industry? This course equips you with the required skills. You will study a range of industry relevant business areas, preparing you for employment. The qualification runs over one year and could be your first step towards securing ‘The Dragons’ investment’. The course is designed to be the first year of a two year programme to support progression to university, or increase your existing UCAS points.
COURSE THEMES - Exploring business - Developing a marketing campaign - Personal and business finance - Managing an event - Two other business related topics
"I GOT A QUALIFICATION RECOGNISED BY INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPED MY SKILLS IN PLANNING, TIME MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION"
Nish Ahmed | Business
30 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk WE ARE BUSINESS OWNERS. CONSULTANTS. PROJECT MANAGERS. MARKETERS.
MARKETING DIRECTOR FINANCIAL MANAGER As a marketing director you will As a financial manager you will provide plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate financial guidance and support to the marketing strategy, advertising, clients and colleagues so they can customer communications, public make good business decisions. relations and public information You may be employed in a number activities of an organisation. of different environments including organisations, charities, general HUMAN RESOURCE businesses and retail companies. MANAGER As a human resource manager you OTHER CAREERS will plan, organise and direct the COULD INCLUDE: personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations. PROJECT MANAGER As well as advising on resource allocation and utilisation problems, ACTUARY you will measure the effectiveness FINANCIAL MANAGER of an organisation’s systems and plan and implement procedures CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT to improve utilisation of labour, ECONOMIST equipment and materials. STATISTICIAN
The Finance sector employs 42,000 in West Yorkshire. Financial advisors are among the highest earners (£44,000)
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 31 WE ARE SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS. Your route to a career in media and performance See page 44 for our visual and CAREERS digital routes!
Actor, Entertainer or Presenter Costume Designer
Choreographer TV/Video Technician
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Dance Performance Film & Screen Media Art Enterprise
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Acting Dance Music Journalism Supporting Cultural Venue Operations Theatre Design and Production Community Arts Management
Technical Theatre (Lighting, Sound and Stage) Live Events and Promotion
TV and Film Production Performing Arts Technical Theatre Music Technology Musical Theatre
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Musical Theatre Performance Supporting Cultural Venue Operations
Acting Dance Community Arts Administration Cultural Heritage Technical Theatre
Live Events and Promotion
LEVEL 1
Performing Arts
for apprenticeship information see page 161 33 MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE
PERFORMING ARTS ACTING LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or equivalent. ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent.
This course is designed to help you On this course you will develop your acting discover your talents, interests and skills through exploring various performance strengths in a range of disciplines. genres, different practitioners and texts. You will also extend your knowledge about Whether you're a complete beginner to the working in the performing arts industry. performing arts world or you feel like you need to build your confidence as a person or From performing in a large scale Christmas as a performer, this is the right start. Take pantomime to creating theatre from people's part in acting, singing and dancing workshops, stories, this year-long programme is packed to create your own music and showcase two ensure that you have built your acting skills and major productions during the year. are confident and ready for your next step.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Preparing and presenting performing arts work - Performing scripted plays - Acting skills - Devising performance work - Dance skills - Movement skills - Working in the creative arts industry - Performance in context - Music production - Multimedia performance - Exploring improvisation - Performing arts industry - Performance, preparation and production - Individual showcase
Keep up to date with @LCCActing what we’re up to over @LCCDance on twitter! @LCC_MT @CreativeArtsLCC @LCCCMJ @PerfArtsLCC @LCCTVandFilm
34 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk DANCE MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: You need to be 16 or over and have a ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent. minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3. All applicants You will also take part in an interview will attend an audition and interview at college. and audition process.
On this course you will develop your On this course you will develop dance, singing technique, choreography, performance and and acting skills as well as knowledge about dance theory skills by taking part in a range working in the performing arts industry. You of classes, workshops and projects. You will build techniques in all three areas looking will be involved in two major performance at jazz and urban dance styles, creating the pieces over the year where you will showcase illusion of truth in acting and developing both your skills providing you with experience of a pop and a musical theatre singing voice. working in a professional environment. We also develop your academic skills to COURSE THEMES ensure you are ready for the next level of your education or employment. You will also - Contemporary techniques participate in work experience that will enhance - Exploring urban dance styles your CV and give you first-hand valuable experience of the performing arts industry. - Jazz dance techniques - Choreography COURSE THEMES - Multimedia performance - Exploring urban dance styles - Individual showcase - Individual showcase - The performing arts industry - Preparation performance and production - Acting skills - Musical theatre skills - Performance in context - Performing scripted plays
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 35 MEDIA AND PERFORMANCE
PERFORMING ARTS ACTING LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English. A ENTRY: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English. A level level 2 first diploma at Merit or above. An 2 first diploma at Merit or above. An audition audition is compulsory for this course. is compulsory for entrance on to this course, where you must perform a scripted monologue The art of performance continues to shift and or a devised piece of around two minutes. evolve, making it a dynamic industry to work in. This course will build on your existing acting This course will give you the practical training techniques by developing both vocal and necessary to develop your skills as a performer. physical skills in order to create characters The course includes contemporary and urban and different roles within a performance. dance, circus aerial, acrobatics, singing, Explore a range of acting styles, such as physical theatre and acting. Through continued naturalism, epic theatre, surrealism, physical experience of external and internal performances, theatre and drama improvisation. our aim is to develop you as a professional You will participate in practical workshops, performer with a strong work ethic. lectures and performance projects allowing you to develop skills in acting for camera and stage. COURSE THEMES We work closely with local and national theatre - Circus aerial and acrobatics companies, providing opportunities to experience - Contemporary and urban dance techniques the different options available in the industry. - Solo and ensemble singing techniques COURSE THEMES - Contemporary and classical theatre - Investigating practitioners’ work - Acting techniques - Group performance workshop - Audition techniques - Performing arts in the community - Devising theatre skills - Developing skills and techniques - Choreographing dance skills for live performance - Academic skills in preparation for - Screen acting university, drama or dance school - Improvisation
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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36 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk School of Creative Arts
DANCE MUSICAL THEATRE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 in relevant subjects, including English. Applicants relevant subjects, including English or a first will attend an interview and audition at college. diploma with a Merit or Distinction grade. All applicants will be interviewed and attend This course will develop your skills as a dancer, a preliminary musical theatre workshop. performer and choreographer. You will study a variety of styles, including contemporary, Explore musical theatre by looking at a range urban, jazz, ballet, tap and musical theatre. of performance techniques and skills including singing, acting and dance. You will participate in You will have a number of opportunities to practical and theoretical workshops to expand your perform in-house, tour locally and work on knowledge on practitioners, theories and methods. large scale projects where we will look at current dance pieces and choreographers. The course offers a wide range of professional The course will be enhanced by visiting performance opportunities, including practitioners and local dance companies. regular visits to local and national theatres. Our performing arts department is locally COURSE THEMES recognised for its ambition and energy resulting in a wide network of performance - Contemporary dance techniques events, including Leeds Carnival, Elland Road - Urban dance Football stadium, Roundhouse Covent Garden - Jazz dance techniques in London, Kirkstall Abbey and Trinity Leeds. - Ballet, tap and musical theatre COURSE THEMES - Choreography - Developing skills and techniques - Developing skills and techniques for live performance for live performance - Musical theatre techniques - Investigating practitioners’ work - Jazz, urban and tap dance - Performing arts in the community - Singing repertoire - Acting styles - Audition techniques - Conditioning - Performing arts in the community
"MICHAEL’S PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM FOR DANCE WAS EVIDENT IN HIS WORK AND WAS THE REASON WHY WE INVITED HIM TO BECOME PART OF THE TEAM. HE NOW TEACHES MUSICAL THEATRE AND STREET DANCE TO STUDENTS AGED 4-11 YEARS ACROSS LEEDS."
Michael Brooke-Horsfall | Flex Dance employer
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TECHNICAL THEATRE THEATRE DESIGN AND (LIGHTING, SOUND & STAGE) PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English, ENTRY: 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English, along with a along with a successful interview. successful interview and portfolio of creative work.
You don't need to be in front of an audience Design costume, hair, makeup and props for to stand out. Explore all aspects of backstage performance. You will explore a wide range production roles, instilling the skills, knowledge, of products and techniques, developing your and professionalism needed to progress. skills with real production experience of the backstage roles that are essential for the As a technical team member you will work staging of a successful performance. closely with production managers, directors and designers to create a variety of performance You will work closely with production managers, spaces, whilst having the opportunity to manage directors and designers to create a variety of a team in your preferred specialist area. performance spaces. We have strong links with theatres including West Yorkshire Playhouse, COURSE THEMES Opera North and Howard Assembly Rooms. - Production workshop COURSE THEMES - Stage lighting operations - Makeup application skills and - Stage sound operations creative uses in performance - Technical stage operations - Special effects makeup - Visual imagery - Stage costume design and creation - Assistant stage management - Drawing development - Deputy stage management - Production planning - Stage management - Stage wardrobe management - Lighting design - Props creation - Sound design - Fantasy hair for performers
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38 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk JOURNALISM MUSIC LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above or ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including equivalent BTEC first diploma at Merit grade English and maths. You will be required plus English language at grade 4 or above. to attend a performance audition where you will be asked to play two contrasting You will explore many aspects of pieces on your main instrument. journalism including broadcast, websites, photography, print and radio. Develop your skills in your chosen genre whether that's classical, jazz or pop. You Develop your skills in carrying out revealing will get a better understanding of a broad interviews, writing sparkling, professional range of topics such as ensemble skills, copy for news, magazines and websites, performance techniques and composition. shooting engaging factual programmes, recording radio news and designing eye- You will learn a range of skills from video catching pages for magazines and websites. production and editing to photography and audio production, giving you the tools COURSE THEMES to succeed in the media industry. - News production in TV, radio and print Course themes - Producing a media campaign across - Ensemble music performance print, film and social media - Practical music theory and harmony - Factual programming on TV, - Professional practice in the music industry radio, cinema and online - Music skills development - Producing a website - Composing promotion
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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY TV AND FILM PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at 9-4 or an equivalent including maths and English. You will BTEC in any subject. Does not have be required to demonstrate that you to include English and maths. have music technology experience. A practical course, which is the equivalent Develop your understanding of core principles of two A levels, to give a grounding in in music technology and production. The the skills needed to produce digital film course will give you the technical skills in your and video to industry standards. preferred genre of either classical, jazz or pop. You will learn from tutors and technical support You will explore areas such as live sound, staff with up-to-date industry experience and sound recording, sequencing, mixing complete practical projects which you will submit and mastering. As well as the practical as coursework. You will use DSLR cameras elements, you will also learn how to use to film and Adobe Creative Suite software to music software in a variety of contexts. edit and produce your media products.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Live sound - Developing technologies in TV and film - Studio recording techniques - Opportunities to produce documentary, - Music and sound for media music video and promo videos - Music technology project - Live TV studio production - Music technology in context - Project management - DAW production - Music technology enterprise opportunities
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40 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk EXTENDED TV AND FILM PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including English.
Develop your practical skills in filmmaking alongside investigating media theory to gain a substantial qualification which is the equivalent of three A levels. Designed to support further study of related degree courses in higher education, you will learn the practical aspects of filmmaking and TV production. Using DSLR cameras and film production equipment to produce professional products, you will develop editing and post-production skills using Adobe Creative Suite software.
COURSE THEMES - Developing technologies in TV and film production - Opportunities to produce documentary, music and promo videos - Working with internal and external clients - Project management
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Full-length article Upcoming artists Exclusive Interview with Kaytranada 2 APRIL# 2017 43 Your route to a career in visual and digital arts CAREERS
Games Developer Graphic Designer
Photographer Artist
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Art Enterprise Art Enterprise (Graphic Design and Illustration)
Art Enterprise (Fashion and Textiles) Access to HE: Computer Games
Computer Games Photography Computer Games (Concept Art) Film & Screen Media
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Computer Games Photography Machine Print
Web and App Development Pre-Press for Print (Digital Artwork)
Graphic Design Art and Design Print Administration
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Graphic Design and Photography Pre-Press for Print
Art and Design Digital Artwork (Graphic Design)
Computer Games Print Administration Digital Printing
Digital Media Print Finishing Machine Print
LEVEL 1
Art and Design Computer Games Digital Media
44 for apprenticeship information see page 161 ART AND DESIGN COMPUTER GAMES AND SKILLS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 1 or equivalent. ENTRY: 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or equivalent. You will be asked to bring in previous A genuine interest in games design, a work that demonstrates your interest. commitment to completing set work at home and in class time. Independent study and Get creative insight into the fundamental meeting deadlines will also be required. techniques of art and design, focusing on traditional and modern digital elements. This course is an opportunity for you to explore some of the fundamental areas of You will gain an understanding of art and games design. By the end of the course, design (drawing, painting, printmaking and you will have the skills to design both 2D sculpture), digital media techniques (animation and 3D objects and use a games engine. and Adobe applications) giving you progression opportunities to level 2 in our art and design, You will develop your ideas through professional photography and creative media courses. practice whilst acquiring both traditional and digital design-based skills. In addition, COURSE THEMES you will work towards producing appealing and exciting computer game products. - Drawing - Painting COURSE THEMES - Printmaking - Media production skills - Mixed media including digital and - Game engines 3D photographic processes - Digital 3D modelling - 3D design - Comic book illustration - Sculpture (3D fine art) - Digital graphics - Employability skills
"IT WAS A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE TO GET A STUDIO'S BRIEF AND HELP THEM GENERATE IDEAS. THE PROJECT DEVELOPED OUR CREATIVE SKILLS AND IT BOOSTED OUR CONFIDENCE TO KNOW THAT THE COMPANY EMBRACED OUR THOUGHTS."
Martell Edgar-Burke and Bailey Sunderland | Sleepy Brain Studios
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DIGITAL MEDIA ART AND DESIGN LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or equivalent ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including English. and an interest in the subject. You will be asked to bring in previous work that
School of Creative Arts School of Creative demonstrates your interest in art and design. You will explore the different sectors such as creative media, performing arts, Deepen your knowledge of art and design music and art, craft and design, with a practice and theory. Build your art portfolio focus on digital creative media. exploring traditional art techniques as well as investigating visual design leading into You will learn a range of skills from video knowledge of the creative industries. production and editing to photography and audio production, giving you the tools COURSE THEMES to succeed in the media industry. - Contextual references in art and design COURSE THEMES - 2D visual communication - Learn how to use a DSLR camera - 3D visual communication - Learn how to use Adobe Premiere to edit film - Using ideas to explore, develop - Edit sound with Adobe Audition and produce art and design - Building an art and design portfolio - Working in the art and design industry - Two specialist units: visual arts and graphic design briefs
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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46 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk COMPUTER GAMES DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
Designing computer games has grown in This course gives you technical and writing skills popularity along with new advances in technology. and the confidence to develop your ideas which can Programmers, artists, writers and animators come lead to a rewarding career in the media industry. together to create exciting and innovative work. You will learn the fundamentals in learning You will gain the vital knowledge and how to plan and produce professional practical skills you need to succeed in today's films, recording and editing audio, taking computer games industry. You will also get photos and writing professional copy. the opportunity to understand the games making process and produce your own. COURSE THEMES - Video editing using Adobe Premiere COURSE THEMES - Audio editing using Adobe Audition - Digital media sectors and audiences - Working in a team to create your - Planning and pitching a digital media product own media production - Digital audio production - Learning how to use a DSLR camera - Digital games production - Media industry in context - Digital editing for moving image - Graphic design/animation for digital media - Digital games testing
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GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including above, including English. You will be required to English. You will be asked to bring in previous present your own portfolio during interview. work, demonstrating your experience and interest in photography or graphic design. This course allows you to strengthen your creative skills using a variety of materials and techniques. Develop your creativity through understanding the There are two pathway options available to potential of art, graphic design and photography. choose from, either textiles or art and design. In addition to developing your traditional art You will have the opportunity to explore skills you will use industry standard hardware a wide range of art processes, such as and software to explore digital techniques painting, printmaking, drawing, textiles and including: digital illustration, image manipulation, sculpture allowing you to focus on your own branding, page layout and photography. personal practice and prepare yourself for a range of progression opportunities. COURSE THEMES During the second year, you will be provided - Contextual references in art and design with an individual studio space to develop - 2D and 3D design briefs the ability to work more independently. - Building an art and design portfolio COURSE THEMES - Working in the art, graphics and - Visual recording and communication photography industry - Critical and contextual studies in art and design - Working with graphic design briefs - Materials, techniques and - Working with photography briefs processes in art and design - Contemporary fine art/textile practice - Developing an art and design portfolio - Curating an exhibition
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48 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk COMPUTER GAMES WEB AND APP DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at 4 or above including English ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or Language or a first diploma (level 2) at Merit or above including English and ideally maths above (including GCSE English Language at 4 or or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills), above or Level 2 Functional Skill in English). NVQ2 or level 2 diploma at Merit grade with English and maths at minimum grade 4 or The two pathways we offer are Computer Games equivalent (e.g., Level 2 in Functional Skills). Development and Computer Games Design. Web and App Development is the first course In games development, you will learn in the Yorkshire region to combine mobile and about the different areas ranging from web technologies with desktop applications computer programming (coding) and development. The two year course is designed to computer hardware, to graphics and web meet demand for technical and creative experts. development. You will also develop your skills in software and programming language. Learners will develop an understanding and skills in using various software tools to design In the games design course you will be able and develop mobile and desktop applications. to turn the game ideas you already have This includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, into fully realised characters, engaging Animate, Android Studio, Unreal Engine, stories and playable game levels. PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and C++. COURSE THEMES (GAMES DEVELOPMENT) The course will provide assessment opportunities in relation to work-related/employer-led work. - Games development: You will explore this growing industry by - Digital computer industry designing and developing both desktop and - Games development (Unreal, Unity and Stencyl) mobile-based apps and games. The course will - Programming/coding (C++, increase your knowledge of mobile-based apps JavaScript, Visual Basic) and games, web based applications, manipulating graphics, programming and designing user - 3D modelling and animation (3DS Max, Maya) interfaces for digital marketing and businesses. - Game design - Game story development COURSE THEMES - Web technologies (HTML, CSS, - Website development PHP and Adobe Animate) - Mobile apps development - Digital graphics (Adobe Creative Suite) - Computer games development COURSE THEMES (GAME DESIGN) - Digital 2D and 3D graphics - Digital animation and effects - Game story and level design - The Internet of Things - Game mechanics - Creating systems to manage information - Concept art and digital graphics - Using social media in business - 3D Modelling and animation - Programming - Character and environment design - Project management - Games audio - Finding a career in the games industry
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GRAPHIC DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. You will be required to equivalent including English or maths. You present your own portfolio during interview. will be required to complete a photography task and present a portfolio of your work. Think graphic design, think advertising, marketing, branding, web and magazine design, Whether you see yourself in the studio, setting display and illustration. This course introduces up lighting for a fashion shoot or out on location you to a broad spectrum of opportunities photographing a documentary, this course will and will help you to explore your digital and help you explore digital and traditional processes creative skills in a commercial direction. from both an artistic and technical perspective. As well as developing your professional graphic It will prepare you for the professional world of design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, you photography and the various pathways available as will also explore traditional techniques such well as introducing you to the potential of applying as printing, drawing and painting to prepare a your photographic work to video and design. highly personalised portfolio, shown as part of the end of year exhibition in your final year. COURSE THEMES - Theory and history of photography COURSE THEMES - Digital and traditional materials, - Working on professional client briefs techniques and processes in photography - Presentation skills (including darkroom processing films) - Theory and history of graphic design - Developing a photography portfolio - The creative thinking process - Managing a professional client brief - Materials, techniques and processes - Developing and realising creative intentions (digital and traditional) - Studio photography - Creating final pieces to industry standard - Location photography - Digital image capture and editing - Narrative image making
50 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk WE ARE ARTISTS. PERFORMERS. JOURNALISTS. PHOTOGRAPHERS.
GAMES DEVELOPER CHOREOGRAPHER As a games developer you will As a choreographer, you will research, work within the industry designing, prepare and teach a range of dance developing, testing and implementing styles. As well as theatre plays and systems used for games over various performances, choreographers can be platforms. employed on film and TV productions that involve dance routines. GRAPHIC DESIGNER As a graphic designer you will PHOTOGRAPHER use illustrative, sound, visual and As a photographer you will operate multimedia techniques to convey a and assist with still cameras to variety of messages, depending on the record, manipulate and project purpose of your brief. It may be for images for entertainment, cultural, information, entertainment, advertising, commercial and industrial purposes. or publicity purposes.
JOURNALIST OTHER CAREERS COULD INCLUDE: As a journalist, you will research, conduct interviews, write and deliver stories that are in the public interest. ACTOR Working in a fast-paced newsroom, you ARTIST could specialise in an area of interest, in print or broadcast. COSTUME DESIGNER PP DEVELOPER GAMES DEVELOPER DESIGNER In the Leeds city region, the number of jobs in advertising and media is 40% higher GALLERY OWNER than anywhere else in the country.
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CAREERS
Web Designer Software Developer
Network Engineer Computer Programmer
LEVEL 4+ APPRENTICESHIP
Degree level study Applied Computing Network Engineer
Cyber Security and Networking Software Developer
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Computer Science Infrastructure Technician
Software Development IT
Access to Computer Science
LEVEL 2
Computer Science and Networking IT
LEVEL 1
Computer Science
for apprenticeship information see page 161 53 COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE LEVEL 1 AND NETWORKING CAMPUS: Printworks LEVEL 2 ENTRY: Minimum 2 GCSEs at grades 3/4 CAMPUS: Printworks and literacy skills at entry level 2 or above. ENTRY: Minimum of 4 GCSEs: 3 GCSEs If you haven't achieved GCSE English and at grade 4 or higher, 1 GCSE at grade 5 maths to grade 4/5 then you will study or higher in either English or maths (or these alongside your programme. equivalent). You may be required to study English and maths as part of your course. Develop the essential skills to take the first step towards your career. Interested in website development? Programming Gain essential software and hardware your own software? Graphic design or networking? skills on a course which combines IT with This course will develop your practical skills in business practices. Learn about software all these areas and give you the understanding to and hardware in computing technologies to progress on to a career in the computing sector. support devices that everyone is using. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Creating a digital portfolio: - Being organised showcase all your work - Developing a personal progression plan - Creating digital graphics - Working with others - Networking skills - Researching a topic - Website creation - Developing digital information using IT - Software programming - Using digital communication technologies - Database design and development: using Microsoft Access - Creating a spreadsheet to solve problems - The online world (external assessment) - Creating a website - Technology systems (external assessment) - Creating a computer program - Developing a digital product
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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54 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk IT COMPUTER SCIENCE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks EXTENDED CERTIFICATE ENTRY: 4 GCSEs grade 3 CAMPUS: Printworks including maths and English. ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including maths and English Learn a variety of skills from web development to animation, and be equipped to work in IT. Get equipped with the skills that are fast IT is essential for businesses to run and is becoming essential in the computing industry. integral to every industry. You will learn about Leeds is a digital hub for the north of England, multimedia, types of technological systems, and there are surplus job opportunities platforms and database management. in this sector. This course develops and COURSE THEMES enhances computer science skills that will equip you to apply for a variety of roles. - Online world - Technology systems COURSE THEMES - Spreadsheets - IT systems, security and encryption - Digital graphics/animation - Principles of computer science - Databases - Software design and development project - A digital portfolio - Business applications of social media - Website development - Website content design and implementation - Multimedia - Mobile applications development - Human-computer interaction
You will be equipped with the knowledge you need to thrive in this growing industry, in our state-of-the-art digital facilities.
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Work on computer programming, making software This course will give you skills to utilise IT in your for the latest games, websites, and programmes. future employment. Go from user to creator and take your social media knowledge further, from You will be introduced to the fundamentals learning how to schedule social media posts and of computer science, enabling you to creating systems to managing information. sample computer science, networking and software development. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Information technology systems - Fundamentals of computer systems - Creating systems to manage information - Human-computer interaction - Using social media in business - Computer games development - Website development - Principles of computer science - Software design and development - IT systems, security and encryption - Business applications of social media
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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56 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk IT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA FOUNDATION DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs grade 4 or higher ENTRY: 5 GCSEs grade 4 or higher including maths and English. including maths and English.
Interested in programming, web design, Want to work in computer programming and IT systems or social media in business? make software for websites, and programs used within the computing industry? You'll gain the equivalent of one and a half A levels, which combined with the You will be introduced to the fundamentals of extended diploma, will then give you the computer science. It enables you to sample both equivalent of three A levels with enough computer science, networking and software UCAS points to go to university. development and you will then be able to specialise in either of these disciplines in your second year. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Information technology systems - Creating systems to manage information - Fundamentals of computer systems - Using social media in business - Human computer interaction - Programming - Computer games development - Data modelling - Principles of computer science - Website development - Software design and development - IT systems security and encryption - Business applications of social media
You will be equipped with the knowledge you need to thrive in this growing industry, in our state-of-the-art digital facilities.
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School of Business & IT ENGINEERS. MOBILE APP DEVELOPERS.
PROGRAMMER/ NETWORKING ENGINEER SOFTWARE DEVELOPER As a networking engineer you will As a programmer or software developer be responsible for implementing, you will design, develop, test, implement maintaining, supporting, developing and maintain software systems in and, in some cases, designing order to meet the specifications and communication networks within an business objectives of the information organisation or between organisations. system. You will also design and develop specialist software. OTHER CAREERS COULD INCLUDE: WEB DESIGNER As a web designer you will COMPUTER SYSTEMS design, develop and maintain ANALYST either your organisation's website or a client's website ensuring WEB DEVELOPER that requirements are met. COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEER NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST COMPUTER PROGRAMMER CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
58 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THE COMPUTER SCIENCE TEAM ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND VERY SUPPORTIVE." Barnaby Mortlock | Computer Science
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LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Electrical and Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Engineering
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology Warehousing and Storage Engineering academic route Engineering Maintenance Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (Fabrication and Welding) Engineering Technology Electrical Engineer/Mechanical Technician Electrical Installation Access to Engineering
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Fabrication and Welding) Engineering Technology Warehousing and Storage Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Technology Engineering academic route Electrical Installation
LEVEL 1
Engineering Technology
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 3 ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 including maths and English. or higher, including maths and English. Satisfactory school report to include Learn the practical skills to start attendance and attitude grading along with your career in engineering. a successful college admissions interview. You will develop practical skills to progress Gain practical skills and knowledge in electrical on to a career in the engineering industry, installation for employment in the trade. from fabrication to maths in engineering, discover the right pathway for you. Learn a practical trade that will serve you well. This will give you the knowledge COURSE THEMES and skills to progress on to a level 3 - Fabrication programme or advanced apprenticeship. - Welding COURSE THEMES - Mechanical engineering - Electrical engineering - Electrical principles - Maths for engineering - Electrical installation - Health and safety - Health and safety - Practical workshop - Communications
With bespoke facilities to hone your craft, modern classrooms and a passionate team of tutors with industry specialisms, the engineering department is the perfect place to start your career.
62 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ACADEMIC ROUTE MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING LEVEL 2 TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS: Printworks LEVEL 2 ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 5 including maths. CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs with 4 at grade 3 or higher. This course provides a pathway to university One in GCSE Maths at grade 4 or or an advanced apprenticeship. higher. Alternatively you could have Become an advanced engineer; get equipped successfully completed the Engineering with the skills to study engineering at a Technology Level 1 Diploma. higher level. Sharpen your mathematical and scientific skills to a level used in the industry. Get involved in the installation and maintenance of engineering systems. COURSE THEMES - Health and safety Take the next steps towards a well paid and rewarding career in mechanical engineering. - Maths for engineering You will gain a wide variety of skills from - Science for engineering health and safety to turning and milling. - Engineering principles COURSE THEMES - Health and safety - Environmental awareness - Engineering principles
THREE OPTIONAL UNITS: - Turning and milling - Bench fitting - Electrical engineering
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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FABRICATION AND WELDING ENGINEERING ACADEMIC ROUTE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs, 4 at grade 5. Grade 6 in maths. ENTRY: 5 GCSEs, 4 at grade 3 or above. One in Alternatively you could have successfully GCSE Maths at grade 4 or higher. Alternatively completed our Academic Route Level 2 course. you could have successfully completed the Engineering Technology Diploma Level 1. This course provides a pathway to university or an advanced apprenticeship. Take a step towards specialising Building on the scientific and mathematical skills in fabrication and welding. developed at level 2, this course prepares you Learn one of the most important construction for higher level study at university. This course techniques used in engineering, from structural will equip you with the theory, academic skills steelwork to steel fabrication and sheet and engineering know-how. You will complete metal work. You will gain the skills to read a foundation diploma in your first year and an drawings for component productions, and extended diploma (top-up) in your second year. assemble test pieces ready for welding. COURSE THEMES MANDATORY UNITS: - Health and safety - Health and safety - Maths for engineering - Environmental awareness - Science for engineering - Engineering principles - Engineering principles - Electrical principles THREE OPTIONAL UNITS: - Bespoke project - Fabrication - Welding YOUR COURSE WILL BE SPLIT: - Thermal cutting - Year 1: Engineering Foundation Diploma - Year 2: Engineering Extended Diploma (this is a top-up course) For the extended diploma you will undertake a further six modules in various engineering disciplines.
64 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk FABRICATION AND WELDING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Successful completion of a ENTRY: Successful completion relevant level 2 qualification. of a level 2 programme.
Build on your level 2 knowledge on this highly Enhance your level 2 skills and focus your advanced course with a more academic focus. pathway on mechanical engineering. Develop higher level skills in areas such as Deepen your knowledge of areas such as pattern development and fabrication activities engineering inspection, quality control, management. You will learn from a more academic milling and turning. Learn new skills in 3D approach and gain the experience to progress on to Parametric Modelling and Computer Numerical an apprenticeship or employment in the industry. Control. You will focus on practical skills and knowledge, taking a more academic MANDATORY UNITS: approach to mechanical engineering. - Health and safety COURSE THEMES - Environmental awareness - Health and safety - Environmental awareness SIX OPTIONAL UNITS: SIX OPTIONAL UNITS: - Plate work - Milling - Mig welding - Turning - Tig welding - Mechanical principles - MMA welding - CAD - Pattern development - CNC - Managing fabrication activities - Design
“IT’S A FANTASTIC COURSE AND I HAVE GAINED A LOT OF RELEVANT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE PROGRESS I HAVE MADE AND MY TUTORS HAVE REALLY SUPPORTED ME.”
Sarang Namath | Engineering Technology Electromechanical Maintenance
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 65 ENGINEERING
ELECTRO MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES) TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 ENTRY: 5 GCSEs, 4 at grade 3 or higher. or above, including maths and English. One in GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above. Alternatively you may have Functional Skills Alternatively you could have successfully level 2 in maths and English, or a relevant level completed the level 2 programme. 2 vocational qualification along with GCSEs.
Develop the higher level skills involved Get to grips with the advanced principles in the installation and maintenance of electrical installation, from electrical of engineering systems. science to health and safety. Enhance your skills further for the electro- The qualification covers many areas within mechanical sectors by developing your level electro-technical technology such as principles 2 knowledge and studying new units such of electrical science, electrical installation as fluid power and electrical principles. technology and health and safety within building services engineering. You will also study MANDATORY UNITS: environmental systems, science and electrical principles, installation and design, testing, - Health and safety fault finding and career progression studies. - Environmental awareness COURSE THEMES SIX OPTIONAL UNITS: - Environmental systems - Maintenance principles - Science and electrical principles - Mechanical maintenance - Installation and design - Electrical engineering - Testing and fault finding - Electrical principles - Career progression studies - CAD - Health and safety - Fluid power
With bespoke facilities to hone your craft, modern classrooms and a passionate team of tutors with industry specialisms, the engineering department is the perfect place to start your career.
66 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 67 Your route to a career in automotive engineering
CAREERS
Vehicle Technician Mechanic Vehicle Paint Refinisher
Automotive Sales Vehicle Body Repairer
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Light Vehicle Maintenance Automotive Retail Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Principles and Maintenance Technician
Vehicle Accident Repair Body
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Accident Repair Paint Principles Vehicle Accident Repair Body
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Repair Principles Light Vehicle Fitting Principles Light Vehicle Fitting Principles Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
LEVEL 1
Vehicle Accident Repair (Multi-Skill)
68 for apprenticeship information see page 161 VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPAIR ACCIDENT REPAIR MULTI-SKILL PAINT PRINCIPLES LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Entry requirements are at least 5 GCSEs ENTRY: A minimum of GCSE grade 4 or at grade 3 including maths and English. Functional Skills at level 2 in maths and English.
Develop your general understanding Get the essential knowledge and practical skills in of the automotive industry to help paint preparation and primer paint application. choose your future pathway. You will work at a practical and theoretical This introductory course provides a general level whilst studying in our modern workshops. understanding of the automotive industry to make Learn skills in the preparation and application of informed choices about suitable pathways. You primers and paint finishes on motor vehicles. Gain could go on to study motor vehicle mechanics, understanding of the use of fillers and foundation vehicle body repair and vehicle paint refinishing. materials, repairing minor paint defects and understanding the importance of health and safety. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Health and safety for motor vehicle studies - Engineering equipment and materials - Health and safety - Engine liquid cooling and lubrication systems - Tools and equipment used in vehicle refinishing - Vehicle braking systems - Applying fillers and foundation materials - Vehicle inspections - Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces - Vehicle body repair - Repairing minor paint defects - Vehicle paint refinishing - Vehicle valeting
“I HAVE CEREBRAL PALSY BUT I DON’T LET THIS HOLD ME BACK. I GET TO SPEND EVERY DAY DOING SOMETHING I LOVE AND LEARNING MORE ABOUT IT.”
Nathan Hodgson | Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 69 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE LIGHT VEHICLE AND REPAIR PRINCIPLES FITTING PRINCIPLES LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 5 GCSEs grade 3 including ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 3 to include, maths, English and science. maths, English and science.
Carry out an in depth study of vehicle Gain the skills for fast fit related work or systems and prepare your skills for progression to Light Vehicle Maintenance further study or employment. and Repair Principles Level 3. You'll develop specialist knowledge and skills You will develop knowledge of operating principles required by the automotive sector. Build your and practical skills including non-complex experience of maintenance and repair by diagnosis methods. In our industry standard working on components from engine systems, garage you will learn how to inspect and replace chassis systems and transmissions. various components in the course themes.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Engine systems - High performance tyres - Transmission - Exhaust components - Chassis systems: steering, suspension and brakes - Batteries and related components - Vehicle electrical systems - Four wheel alignment - Routine service and maintenance - Health and safety in the automotive environment - Health and safety in the automotive environment - Tools, equipment and materials - Tools, equipment and materials - Job roles within the automotive sector - Job roles within the automotive sector
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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70 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PRINCIPLES LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Successful completion of the Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 programme. 5 GCSEs at grade 3, including maths, English, and science.
This advanced course is a Technical Level (T level) qualification. You will deepen your understanding of diagnosis, rectification and testing of faults in motor vehicles; building on knowledge and skills gained at level 2. Learn the specialist technical knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the motor vehicle industry.
COURSE THEMES - Skills and knowledge in diagnosing and rectifying - Electrical faults - Light vehicle engine faults - Light vehicle transmission and drive line faults - Light vehicle chassis system faults - Health and safety in the automotive environment - Tools, equipment and materials - Job roles within the automotive sector
Learn a trade to the highest standard in our simulated vehicle workshop at Printworks Campus
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 71 WE ARE ENGINEERS. WELDERS. MECHANICS.
School of Business & IT ELECTRICIANS.
VEHICLE TECHNICIAN VEHICLE PAINT As a vehicle technician you will repair TECHNICIAN and service the mechanical parts and As a vehicle paint technician you will electrical/electronic circuitry and use spray equipment to apply paint and components of cars, lorries, buses, other protective or decorative materials motorcycles and other motor vehicles. to the bodywork of motor vehicles. This You will also repair and service can include car wrapping and decals. auto air-conditioning systems.
VEHICLE BODY OTHER CAREERS REPAIRER COULD INCLUDE: As a vehicle body repairer you will remove, repair and replace MECHANIC damaged panels of the outside body GARAGE OWNER of road vehicles, including cars, lorries, buses and motorcycles. PANEL BEATER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER CLASSIC CAR RESTORER Electrical engineers design, develop WRAP SPECIALIST and maintain electrical control AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC systems to specifications. This could SPECIALIST be in a variety of sectors, including the building industry, transport, AUTOMOTIVE SALES manufacturing or power.
Higher earners include include mechanical engineers (£47,000), electronic engineers (£45,000) and engineering technicians (£36,000)
72 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "IT'S A FANTASTIC COURSE AND I HAVE GAINED A LOT OF RELEVANT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE PROGRESS I HAVE MADE AND MY TUTORS HAVE REALLY SUPPORTED ME."
Sarang Namath | Engineering Technology Electromechanical Maintenance
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 73 WE ARE SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE, EMPLOYABILITY & EVENTS. Your route to a career in enterprise or events
CAREERS
Event Manager Project Manager
Small Business Owner Entrepreneur
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Business, Enterprise and Management Leadership and Management
LEVEL 3
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Event Management and Marketing
LEVEL 2
Employability and Enterprise Community Arts, Projects & Events
Customer Service and Sales Events and Marketing Assistant
LEVEL 1
Community Arts, Projects & Events
for apprenticeship information see page 161 75 COMMUNITY ARTS, PROJECTS, COMMUNITY ARTS, PROJECTS, AND EVENTS AND EVENTS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Park Lane CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent. Successful interview. equivalent. Successful interview.
Get involved and work on creative ideas Build on your existing knowledge, for projects, while working alongside by getting involved with projects, others in the community. and working alongside others. If you enjoy subjects such as art, photography, If you enjoy subjects such as art, photography, film or music, you will be able to develop your film or music, you will be able to develop your interests into valuable skills for future study or interests into valuable skills for future study or employment. Through working on community employment. Through working on community arts projects with a practical focus, you will learn arts projects with a practical focus, you will learn how to work with colleagues and the importance how to work with colleagues and the importance of teamwork to meet deadlines, as well as of teamwork to meet deadlines, as well as gaining valuable skills, such as CV writing. gaining valuable skills, such as CV writing.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Creating ideas for projects - Creating ideas for projects - Preparing and running projects - Preparing and running projects - Working in the community - Working in the community - Marketing your events - Marketing your events
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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76 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTERPRISE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE EXTENDED CERTIFICATE CAMPUS: Park Lane CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent. ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent. A keen interest in employability and A keen interest in employability and enterprise. Successful interview. enterprise. Successful interview.
Whether you want to study or gain employment, Learn the skills needed to be at the you will expand your enterprise and employability heart of one of the fastest growing skills to help you take those next steps. industries in the Yorkshire region. You will develop a range of employability and Meeting with new people in professional enterprise skills, which will help you decide contexts will expand your knowledge and where you want to go with your future career experience of customer service. You will or study. Learn more about working in a show off your new skills and gain practical team and writing your CV. You will have the experience of dealing with customers on opportunity to produce a product, plan and run your work placement. This is combined with an enterprise. You will also gain valuable work employability skills to help you with the next experience by undertaking a work placement. steps into an apprenticeship or employment.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Study different areas of enterprise - Planning and participating in work experience - Plan and run your own enterprise - Customer service principles - Work experience - Understanding customer service delivery - Volunteering - Communicating with customers - CV writing - Principles of direct selling - Workskills Extended Certificate Level 2 - Understanding how to handle customer problems - Understanding personal development
These courses offer you the opportunity to work on live projects, gaining hands-on experience, increasing your employability skills and supporting your progression.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 77 Enterprise & Employability Studies
EVENTS AND MARKETING ASSISTANT EVENT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Park Lane CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent, including equivalent. A keen interest in events and either English or maths. A keen interest in event marketing. Successful interview. management and marketing. Successful interview.
Kick-start your career with a broad range Enhance your skills to progress on to employment, of knowledge and experience in organising, a higher level course or apprenticeship. running and marketing events. By broadening your knowledge and experience, You will work in a team to support the organisation you will be ready to pursue a career in these of live events, such as writing press releases and industries. You will organise live events from helping create and distribute marketing material. the planning stages right through to execution, You will develop a broad base of knowledge and and you will also have the opportunity to experience planning and running live events, develop and manage your own event. both internally and with external organisations. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Understanding the events industry - Supporting the planning of a live event - Understanding the role of - Supporting the organisation of a live event marketing and advertising - Producing publicity materials - Practical skills required to manage an event - Supporting publicity activities - Production and distribution of - Assisting in writing press releases publicity to market an event - Identifying funding streams - Preparing and maintaining a budget - Actions to reduce health and safety risks
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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78 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent, including English or maths. A successful interview. A keen interest in enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Learn the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur, and gain valuable practical experience of running a business! You will get the chance to take the helm of your own enterprise, looking at a wide range of aspects from business and personal finance, survival and growth, and the principles of management. Gain experience of developing an enterprise strategy and feed this into your work both on the course and in the future.
COURSE THEMES - Enterprise and entrepreneurs - Launch and run an enterprise - Business and personal finance - Developing a marketing campaign - Survival and growth - Business decision making - Principles of management - Developing an enterprise strategy
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 79 WE ARE EVENT MANAGERS. PROJECT MANAGERS. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS. ENTREPRENEURS.
EVENT MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER Event managers are responsible for A project manager is responsible putting on a range of events. You for delivering projects on time would manage the whole process and in budget. You will need to be from planning right through skilled at planning and organising to running the event itself. resources and people. To be an event manager you need to You will need to be confident in be outgoing, self-motivated. The role managing people and organised to track is very hands-on and you will need work and manage changes to plans. to work well as part of a team. You can work in a variety of areas Some people choose to specialise such as construction, engineering, IT in a certain type of event such as and marketing. Experience managing fundraising or music festivals. resources, costs and people will help you to get into project management. ENTREPRENEUR Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Alan OTHER CAREERS Sugar (The Apprentice) and Richard COULD INCLUDE: Branson (Virgin) are all entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur often creates new ideas grown from their skills, interests COMMUNITY GROUP LEADER or personal circumstances. CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISER To be a successful entrepreneur you will HELP DESK OPERATIVE need to be creative, decisive, passionate, good at multi-tasking and a risk taker. RECEPTIONIST These skills, as well as many others, help when you are self-employed CALL CENTRE ADVISER and want to succeed in business. CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATOR
80 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Enterprise & Employability Studies
"THE COURSE HAS REALLY HELPED TO RAISE MY ASPIRATIONS.
I FEEL SUPPORTED AND ENCOURAGED BY MY TUTORS AND NOW HAVE A DEFINITE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE."
Bethany Parker | Enterprise & Employability
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 81 WE ARE SCHOOL OF HAIR, BEAUTY & MEDIA MAKEUP. Your route to a career in hair and beauty CAREERS
Hairdressing Beauty Spa Therapist Makeup Artist (MUA) Hair Stylist
Colour Technician Theatrical Makeup Artist Wig Technician
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Fashion, Theatrical and Media Hair and Makeup
Skin Rejuvenation and Permanent Methods of Hair Removal
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Theatrical, Special Effects, Beauty Therapy Treatments Hair and Media Makeup Hairdressing Beauty Therapy Treatments Women's Hairdressing
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Beauty Therapy Studies Barbering Beauty Therapy Treatments
Hair and Media Makeup Hairdressing Women's Hairdressing
Hair and Beauty Skills
ENTRY/LEVEL 1
Hair and Beauty Skills Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
for apprenticeship information see page 161 83 HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL VTCT AWARD VTCT CERTIFICATE CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: No qualifications required. ENTRY: To have successfully achieved the Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Entry Level Award (Entry 3). Learn the skills to look after yourself independently in life, learning and work. Enhance your skills of how you look after yourself in your everyday life, learning and work. Being able to care for your personal hygiene and grooming are all part of the essential skills needed Personal presentation and hygiene are really to live a healthy, confident and happy life. Personal important self-care skills which will help presentation and hygiene are important self-care you to mix well with others, whether you skills, which will help you to mix well with others. are in a learning or work environment.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Create your own hair and beauty image - Create your own hair and beauty image - Care for your own hygiene in the salon - Care for your own skin - Paint your own nails - Care for your own hands - Apply your own makeup - Blow dry and finish your own hair - Communicate in a professional manner
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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84 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 VTCT AWARD VTCT CERTIFICATE CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: GCSE grades 3-1 ENTRY: GCSE grades 3-1 and to have including maths and English. successfully completed Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Level 1 Award. Gain the basic hair and beauty skills to progress on to the next level of vocational learning. Get the skills you need to progress on to the next level of study within hair and beauty. This course will prepare you for further study in this creative sector. It provides access to You will gain practical skills for face painting and all of the techniques required to develop blow drying hair whilst learning the essentials your practical hair and beauty skills. for delivering great customer service.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Create a hair and beauty image using colour - Creating a hair and beauty image using colour - Nail art - Face painting - Makeup application - Hand and nail care - Plaiting hair - Blow drying hair - Customer service skills
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 85 HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS INTRODUCTION TO THE HAIR LEVEL 1 AND BEAUTY SECTOR VTCT DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: GCSE grades 3-1 ENTRY: GCSE grades 3-1 and have including maths and English. successfully achieved Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Entry/Level 1. Get to grips with the basics of hair and beauty, ready for your next level of study. Get a flavour for the hair and beauty sector, understanding the different areas and On top of developing your skills in this developing knowledge to progress further. exciting industry, you will build your confidence, communication skills and This course will build your skills in both provide treatments to clients. hair and beauty and will provide you with the foundations for further learning. It COURSE THEMES will also enable you to perform your own services and assist others in the salon. - Creating a hair and beauty image using colour - The hair and beauty sector COURSE THEMES - Following health and safety in a salon - Introduction to the hair and beauty sector - Promoting hair and beauty products - Presenting a professional image in a salon - Designing a retail display area in the salon - Hand care - Nail art - Nail art application - Skincare - Shampooing and conditioning - Foot and nail care - Styling men and women's hair - Makeup application - Basic makeup application - Winding skills - Themed face painting - Shampooing and conditioning hair - Hair plaiting - Plaiting hair - Following health and safety practice in the salon - Colouring hair - Creating a hair and beauty image - Colouring hair using temporary colour
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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86 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk BEAUTY THERAPY STUDIES HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks VTCT CERTIFICATE ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (one CAMPUS: Printworks of the grades must be in maths, English or ENTRY: To be accepted on this qualification, both) or previous attainment of a level 1 learners must have a successful qualification in beauty therapy along with interview and be aged 14 or over. a successful skills test and interview.
Develop the essential skills of hair and beauty, Develop the skills that will open doors to preparing you for the next level of your the diverse world of beauty therapy. vocational journey and a career in the industry. You will cover the skills and knowledge that This course nurtures the practical hair and is vital for a successful career as a beauty beauty skills and techniques that are required to therapist. From facial skincare and eyebrow create a full look. You will learn the foundations treatments, to pedicures, manicures and waxing of styling hair, skincare and makeup. techniques, you will work on real clients to hone your skills and get a taste for the industry. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Basic face painting - Facial skincare - Basic nail art - Removal of hair using waxing techniques - Eyebrow shaping - Providing eyelash and brow treatments - Basic skincare - Providing manicure treatments - Basic photographic makeup - Providing pedicure treatments - Basic manicure - Client care and communication in - Basic pedicure beauty related industries - Blow drying and finishing hair - Following health and safety practice in the salon - Basic winding techniques - Shampooing and treating the hair - Basic plaiting and twisting hair - Using semi-permanent colour - Basic clipper cutting techniques for men or women's hair
You will get an authentic salon experience and demonstrate your skills on real clients.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 87 HAIR AND BEAUTY SKILLS WOMEN'S HAIRDRESSING LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 VTCT DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Attainment of a level 1 qualification in hairdressing and/or a ENTRY: Attainment of a level 1 qualification successful skills test and interview. and successful interview. Start your journey in the exciting and creative Get the skills and knowledge to prepare world of hairdressing, building up your skills you for an apprenticeship or specialist role to work effectively as a junior stylist. in hairdressing and beauty therapy. This course ensures that you develop the You will create a full look on a client including hair, required theoretical and practical knowledge makeup and nails, based on a theme. Other skills that's expected and required in the industry. that will be developed include communicating ideas and understanding the importance of COURSE THEMES mood boards in developing an overall look. - Health and safety COURSE THEMES - Client consultation - Create a full look on a client - Shampooing and conditioning hair - Communicate ideas - Research unit - working in the hair industry - Understand the importance of mood - Cutting women’s hair boards in developing an overall look - Colouring and lightening hair - The art of dressing hair
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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88 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk HAIR AND MEDIA MAKEUP BEAUTY THERAPY TREATMENTS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 ENTRY: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above (one of including maths and English. An interview the grades must be in maths, English or will be required to determine your skillset and both. Or previous attainment of a level 2 review your portfolio of creative evidence. qualification in beauty therapy along with a successful skills test and interview. Discover the makeup industry in diverse sectors such as fashion, photography studios Develop your practical beauty therapy or specialist makeup store counters. skills in areas such as face and body electrotherapy and body massage. This course will give you comprehensive knowledge of makeup techniques. You This course is perfect for learners who want will have the opportunity to work in to pursue a career in the industry, covering realistic environments with a professional practical and theoretical modules designed photographer, working on hair and makeup. to equip you with the necessary skills to become a successful beauty therapist. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Client care and communication - Applying makeup - Client care and communication in beauty related industries - The art of photographic makeup - Following health and safety practice in the salon - Creating an image (photoshoot) - Providing facial electrotherapy treatments - Themed face painting - Providing body electrotherapy treatments - Body art design - Providing body massage - Nail art - Designing and applying mehndi - Eyelash and eyebrow treatment - The art of dressing hair - Plaiting and twisting hair - Colouring hair
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 89 WOMEN'S HAIRDRESSING THEATRICAL, SPECIAL EFFECTS, LEVEL 3 HAIR AND MEDIA MAKEUP CAMPUS: Printworks LEVEL 3 ENTRY: Attainment of a level 1 CAMPUS: Printworks qualification in hairdressing and/or a ENTRY: 4 GCSE grades 9-4 including maths successful skills test and interview. and English. Be prepared to attend an interview to determine your skillset and Delve into this technical qualification to kickstart review your portfolio of creative evidence. a career in a salon or as a self-employed stylist. This course builds on existing knowledge and Explore the exciting world of creative understanding of hairdressing and will develop an makeup and hair in the industries of enhanced repertoire of technical skills to prepare fashion, photography, film and theatre. you for employment as a senior hairdresser/stylist. This course has excellent links with the industry and you will get the opportunity to practice COURSE THEMES your skills in many areas including theatre - Health and safety productions, fashion shoots and more.
- Client consultation COURSE THEMES - Shampooing and conditioning hair - Fashion photographic makeup - Research unit - working in the hair industry - Media makeup - Cutting women’s hair - Style and fit postiche (wigs) - Colouring and lightening hair - Creative and fantasy hair design - The art of dressing hair - Camouflage makeup - Applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps - Applying airbrush makeup to the face - Monitoring and maintaining health and safety - Client care and communication
You will get an authentic salon experience and demonstrate your skills on real clients.
90 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL AND SKIN REJUVENATION LEVEL 4 CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (one of the grades must be in maths, English or both or previous attainment of a level 2/3 qualification in beauty therapy along with a successful skills test and interview.
Work in a growing area of the beauty industry, specialising in hair removal and skin rejuvenation. Focusing on basic and advanced epilation along with IPL applications, this course will allow you to make informed decisions on hair removal and skin rejuvenation techniques. It will also develop your communication, management, legislation and awareness of environmental sustainability and commercial skills at a high level.
COURSE THEMES - Providing electrical epilation - Advanced epilation techniques - Laser and light treatments for hair removal - Laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation - Management of health, safety and security in the salon - Physiology of ageing - Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 91 WE ARE MAKEUP ARTISTS. HAIR STYLISTS. SALON OWNERS.
School of Business & IT BEAUTY THERAPISTS.
CREATIVE HAIR STYLIST MAKEUP ARTIST (MUA) As a creative hair stylist, you draw As a makeup artist, you will upon your professionalism, creativity, have a natural creative flair and imagination and strong interpersonal passion for makeup, colour, and skills to create beautifully bespoke cosmetics, as well as demonstrating hairstyles to suit and match your client’s the ability and expertise to apply requirements. professional techniques. Ambition and a passion for the industry You will interpret professional briefs, plays a crucial part in ensuring you allowing you to experiment with maintain currency of fashionable trends contextualizing both historical and and techniques within this creative and current trends into your work. rewarding sector. OTHER CAREERS BEAUTY SPA THERAPIST COULD INCLUDE: As a beauty spa therapist, you will draw upon your professional knowledge SALON OWNER and skill to carry out treatments that enhance the appearance and the THEATRICAL confidence of your clients, as well as MAKEUP ARTIST improving their general health and PROSTHETICS ARTIST wellbeing. Ambition and a passion for the industry MORGUE ARTIST plays a crucial part in ensuring you CREATIVE COLOUR maintain currency of fashionable trends TECHNICIAN and industry techniques within this innovative and rewarding industry. WIG TECHNICIAN BARBER Beauty therapy isn't just about TRICOLOGIST practical elements. It also requires a friendly and outgoing personality with good listening skills.
92 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "WHILST STUDYING THE ADVANCED NAIL TECHNIQUES COURSE, I FOUND MY REAL PASSION FOR ALL THINGS NAILS."
BETHANY NOW RUNS HER OWN SALON AND HAS FEATURED IN NAIL MAGAZINES. Bethany Savage | Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 93 WE ARE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, CARE & PUBLIC SERVICES. WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH, CARE AND PUBLIC SERVICES AT QUARRY HILL. We consist of three exciting schools, all connected by our commitment to nurturing the next generation of carers, educators and public service workers. Here is a little bit about each one...
SCHOOL OF CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION Taught by professionals who have industry experience in play, education and development, we will help you obtain the skills needed for a career working with children in early years settings or schools.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE & SOCIAL CARE From nurseries and care homes to schools, hospitals and aftercare, we have the courses that will help you support and educate others in these settings. You can also get real hands-on experience through work placements and practical learning.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICES Our strong links with the armed forces, police and fire services as well as local professional sports clubs, ensure your studies provide a real insight into your particular area of interest, equipping you with the essential skills to succeed.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 95 WE ARE SCHOOL OF CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION. Your route to a career in childcare CAREERS
Teaching Assistant Behaviour Support Worker
Playworker Mentor SENCO
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Professional Practice in Higher Education
Advanced Practioner (schools & colleges) Education and Training Pre-Service/In-Service
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Early Years Advanced Practitioner
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Supporting Teaching and Learning Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) Early Years Educator in Children's Learning and Development Access to Education Professions
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Supporting Teaching and Learning Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Children and Young People's Workforce
LEVEL 1
Caring for Children
for apprenticeship information see page 161 97 CARING FOR CHILDREN INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS LEVEL 1 EDUCATION AND CARE CAMPUS: Quarry Hill LEVEL 2 ENTRY: 2 GCSEs at grade 2. You must be committed CAMPUS: Quarry Hill to working in the health, social care or childcare ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including sector; be caring, creative and energetic. maths and/or English, or satisfactory completion of a programme at level 1. Do you enjoy working with children or young people and want to understand how you can turn If you are interested in working with your passion into a career? This introduction will children, this course gives you the skills and offer all the key elements in a variety of settings. knowledge you need to work as an assistant The course includes a range of work in childcare, or progress to level 3. placement opportunities where you will You will gain knowledge of children's work develop skills related to working with places and develop to meet industry expectations. young people and children including child development, care, play and growth. COURSE THEMES
COURSE THEMES - Needs of the developing child - Supporting children's play - Promoting healthy lifestyles - Understanding legislation - Exploring local services and child development - Supporting positive behaviour - Personal and social development - Communication in children's settings - Communication with children - Supporting children's creative development - Understanding the role of play in a child's development - Practical health and safety - Craft activities - Growth and development - Healthy eating
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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98 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk SUPPORTING TEACHING CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION AND LEARNING LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: You will need 5 GCSEs with English ENTRY: You will need a minimum of 4 GCSEs and maths at grade 4 or higher, a higher at grade 3 or above, including maths and/or diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at English, or completion of a level 1 course. grade 4-9), NVQ2, or level 2 certificate.
This course has been designed to provide you with If you wish to explore a career working with an understanding of the knowledge and skills children in early years or progress to university, needed when working directly with children and then this course can offer both options. young people in school or college environments. It gives you the knowledge and understanding It covers a wide range of areas including to further your study at university. It children and young people’s development, develops the wide ranging knowledge and positive behaviour, communication skills needed when working with children and professional relationships. and young people up to the age of seven.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Understand schools and colleges - Child development as organisations - Play and learning - Support the health and safety of - Health and wellbeing children and young people - Child health - Contribute to teamwork in a - Understanding children’s additional needs learning environment - Observation, assessment and planning - Understand children and young people’s play and leisure - Provide displays in a learning environment - Maintain relationships with children and young people
“THE COURSE IS GOOD, THE TEACHERS ARE PROFESSIONAL AND THE PEOPLE IN THE GROUP ARE FRIENDLY. I HAVE ENJOYED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.”
Jade France | Childcare
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 99 SUPPORTING TEACHING SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING AND LEARNING LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CACHE CERTIFICATE CACHE DIPLOMA CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: 4 GCSEs grade 3/4 to ideally include ENTRY: You must hold a CACHE level 3 certificate maths and English grade 4 or above. Or a in Supporting Teaching and Learning. full childcare qualification at level 2. Are you wanting to become a qualified teacher Are you wanting to become a qualified teacher or assistant, working with children or young or assistant, working with children or young people in primary, secondary or schools for people in primary, secondary or schools for specialist support? This course will equip you specialist support? This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to do so. with the knowledge and skills to do so. You will learn about children and young You will learn about children and young people’s development, safeguarding their people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, supporting literacy and numeracy and welfare, supporting literacy and numeracy and schools as organisations. A work placement in schools as organisations. A work placement in a relevant setting is built into this course. a relevant setting is built into this course. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Support children and young people's - Understand how to safeguard speech, language and communication children and young people - Understand how to support bilingual learners - Develop professional relationships - Understand how to support learning of with children, young people and adults children and young people with special - Understand how children and educational needs and disabilites young people develop - Support the role of play, leisure - Support positive behaviour in and extra-curricular activities for children and young people children and young people - Support children and young people during learning activities - Support assessment for learning
Proud to be working in partnership with cache
100 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk WE ARE TEACHERS. EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS. MENTORS. PLAY WORKERS. NURSERY ASSISTANTS.
NURSERY ASSISTANT PRIMARY / SECONDARY As a nursery assistant you will SCHOOL TEACHER care for children up to the age of As a teacher you will develop schemes five in day or residential nurseries of work and lesson plans in line and similar settings. You will with curriculum objectives, whilst work under the supervision of a establishing relationships with pupils practitioner and play a vital role in in the classroom environment. the childrens' learning journeys.
EARLY YEARS OTHER CAREERS EDUCATOR (EYE) COULD INCLUDE: As an early years educator you will work with children up to the age of NURSERY MANAGER five in a variety of settings. You will be YOUTH WORKER responsible for observation, assessment and planning alongside meeting the COMMUNITY PROJECT needs of the children and families in WORKER your care. TEACHER AU PAIR EARLY YEARS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TEACHING ABROAD
The education sector employs around 101,000 people in West Yorkshire. Typical roles include mentors, teaching assistants, administration staff and more.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 101 WE ARE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE & SOCIAL CARE. Your route to a career in health care CAREERS
Social Worker Nurse
Care Worker Occupational Therapist
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Health and Wellbeing Social Care (Adult and Community)
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Health and Social Care Lead Adult Care Worker Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Senior Healthcare Support (Clinical) Access to Health Science Professions
Access to Humanities and Social Sciences
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Health and Social Care Adult Care Worker Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Healthcare Support Work (Clinical) Access to Health Science Professions
Access to Social Science Professions
LEVEL 1
Health and Social Care
for apprenticeship information see page 161 103 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PREPARING TO WORK IN LEVEL 1 ADULT SOCIAL CARE CAMPUS: Quarry Hill LEVEL 2 ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 2-1 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill including maths or English, a foundation diploma ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at 3-2 including (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades 2-1.) To work with maths or English grade 3, a foundation diploma children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, students (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade 3). To work with will need to complete an enhanced disclosure children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, students check for the Disclosure and Barring Services. will need to complete an enhanced disclosure check for the Disclosure and Barring Services. This course is a mix of health, science and social care, and if you are passionate about people, This course will help you develop your knowledge then this course is the perfect introduction into and skills for the adult care sector and help you a career that will broaden your opportunities. understand the principles of infection prevention Get practical and theoretical experience of and control, as well as dementia care. working with adults and children. Understand COURSE THEMES the responsibilities of working as a professional in a caring environment. Taught by industry - Diversity, equality and inclusion experts, you will gain an insight into the - Safeguarding and protection sector, whilst learning best practice. - Duty of care COURSE THEMES - The role of the social careworker - Promoting healthy lifestyles - Person-centred approaches - Exploring local services - Health and safety - Child development - Work ethic and responsibility - Skills for effective care - Effective communication
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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104 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk HEALTH SCIENCE AND HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or ENTRY: You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including above including English and maths. Science at English and maths. We will also take into account grade 4 is also encouraged if considering health/ prior experience and general suitability for science routes. In order to work with children working in this sector. To work with children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, students will (under 18) or vulnerable adults, students will need to complete an enhanced disclosure check need to complete an enhanced disclosure check for the Disclosure and Barring Services. The for the Disclosure and Barring Services. The college will organise this for you but if your college will organise this for you but if your course is not fully funded a fee may apply. course is not fully funded a fee may apply. Are you passionate about people and want to make Build your knowledge and skills while a difference? Why not study a course that offers gaining the necessary qualifications industry standard skills and knowledge that you needed to work in the care sector. need to work in the care and education sector. There are six in-depth and insightful main You will learn about effective communication modules, which will cover a broad range of skills and develop skills for dealing with complex for working with adults, children and young issues including safeguarding, equality, people. You will also have the opportunity to diversity and rights in care. You will also be further your knowledge of health and wellbeing, required to complete a substantial amount creative activities, or infection prevention of work experience and assessments for this and control as an extra area of study. programme including coursework, externally marked assignments and an exam in year 2. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Communication - Infection prevention and control - Equality and diversity in health and social care - Safeguarding and protection - Anatomy and physiology for - Human growth and development health and social care - Working in health and social care - Dementia awareness - Mental health and wellbeing - Complementary therapies - Mental health and wellbeing - Science of nutrition - Psychology - Sociology
“I AM NOW A QUALIFIED ADULT NURSE AND STILL IN TOUCH WITH SOME OF MY TUTORS. I ALSO FREQUENTLY VISIT COLLEGE TO SPEAK TO STUDENTS ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AND OFFER ADVICE.”
Amanda Rodriguez | Health and Social Care
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 105 PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.
Working in adult social care can be a rewarding experience. This course will prepare you for the sector by developing your knowledge including duty of care, roles and responsibilities, and the skills you will need to succeed.
Through placement opportunities, you will gain experience in adult care settings. You will study an extra qualification in prevention and control of infection to support your professional progression.
COURSE THEMES - Diversity, equality and inclusion - Safeguarding and protection - Duty of care - The role of the health social care worker - Person-centred approaches - Health and safety - Handling information - Dementia awareness - Supporting individuals with learning disabilities
We also offer additional qualifications in occupationalEnglish and studies maths and will essential be built skillsinto your related to the coursehealth scienceif your grades and social are belowcare sector 4 as part of internal progression between levels. Visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/health Visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/health
106 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk WE ARE NURSES. CARE ASSISTANTS. SOCIAL WORKERS. CLINICAL
School of Business & IT SUPPORT WORKERS. PARAMEDICS.
NURSE CARE WORKER As a nurse you will provide general As a care worker you will attend to and/or specialised nursing care the personal needs and comforts of for the sick, injured and others in the elderly and the infirm (‘service need of care, assist medical doctors users’) with care and support needs with their tasks and work with within residential and day care other healthcare professionals. establishments or in their own homes.
SOCIAL WORKER OTHER CAREERS As a social worker you will provide COULD INCLUDE: information, advice and support to those who are socially excluded or are experiencing crisis. PARAMEDIC You will protect the welfare of HOME CARER vulnerable groups including children, young people, people with disabilities, MEDICAL TECHNICIAN the elderly and people who are MIDWIFE mentally or physically ill. You may specialise in specific areas of work. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST RADIOGRAPHER PARAMEDIC YOUTH WORKER Paramedics have a highly responsible role, in emergency PSYCHOLOGIST and non-emergency situations. You would be the senior ambulance SOCIOLOGIST service healthcare professional FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER and the first to arrive at the scene.
13.3% of jobs in West Yorkshire are in Health and social care. Top jobs include nurses and care workers.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 107 WE ARE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICES. Your route to a career in public services
CAREERS
Fire Fighter Prison Officer
Police Officer Soldier
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Law (LLB) (Hons) Law and Criminal Studies
LEVEL 3
Public Services
LEVEL 2
Public Services
LEVEL 1
Public Services
for apprenticeship information see page 161 109 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: You will need 2 grade 2 GCSE qualifications ENTRY: A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade to study this course. These need to be in English 3 including English and maths. and maths. If you do not have these grades, do not worry. Please contact us and we can look into Working with West Yorkshire Police, local other alternatives we can offer in public services. fire services and armed forces, you will get first-hand experience of working in public Are you interested in working in the emergency services and what each sector entails. services or the armed forces? This course You will have the opportunity to develop will focus on promoting positive attitudes your teamwork and personal development through fun, challenging teamwork and fitness skills, as well as build knowledge on why activities, while allowing you to demonstrate public service professionals exist. high levels of self-discipline that include attendance, punctuality and behaviour. COURSE THEMES You will benefit from meeting people currently - Working in the emergency working in the emergency services and armed services and armed forces forces. In partnership with the West Yorkshire Police, you will also be able to interact with public - Skills for public service work service personnel and find out first-hand what it - Crime and its effects on society would be like to have a career in various sectors. - Health, fitness and lifestyle COURSE THEMES - Teamwork in the public services - Outdoor and adventurous activities - Forensic detection - Teamwork and personal development - Security work - Health and fitness - Teamwork and leadership - Emergency incidents
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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110 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Quarry Hill ENTRY: A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths or Public Services Diploma Level 2. If you do not have these grades contact us and we can find an alternative public services course.
This energy driven course will give you the opportunity to undertake riot training, outdoor pursuits and army assault courses. You will also get the chance to visit barracks and experience drop-ins from prison officers and dog handlers as part of your training. You will develop your own leadership style, work with personnel currently serving in the public services sector and practice working in teams to solve problems and manage projects.
COURSE THEMES - Teamwork and leadership - Government and policy - Fitness testing - Crime and its effects on society - War and terror - Working in prisons and probation services
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 111 WE ARE POLICE OFFICERS. FIRE FIGHTERS. SOLDIERS. FIRST RESPONDERS. ROYAL MARINES.
FIRE FIGHTER BORDER FORCE OFFICER As a fire fighter you will As a border force officer you will co-ordinate and participate in inspect goods to ensure compliance fire fighting activities, provide with regulations concerning emergency services in the event payment of duty and establish that of accidents or bomb alerts and persons entering and leaving the advise on fire prevention. UK have necessary authorisation for crossing national borders. PRISON OFFICER As a prison officer you will direct, OTHER CAREERS co-ordinate and participate in guarding COULD INCLUDE: inmates and maintaining discipline in prisons and other detention centres. SOLDIER AMBULANCE TECHNICIAN POLICE OFFICER CALL HANDLER POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABLE ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO DOG HANDLER PARAMEDIC SCENE OF CRIME OFFICER PROBATION OFFICER
112 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THE COURSE ALLOWED ME TO TAKE PART IN VARIOUS PRACTICAL EVENTS WITH THE POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE.
I AM NOW A SERVING WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE OFFICER." WILLIAM METCALF | PUBLIC SERVICES
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 113 WE ARE SCHOOL OF LAND & ANIMAL SCIENCES. Your route to a career in land and animal science
CAREERS
Zookeeper Veterinary Nurse
RSPCA Inspector Zoologist
LEVEL 3
Animal Management (with sciences)
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Animal Care Animal Care
LEVEL 1
Animal Care
for apprenticeship information see page 161 115 ANIMAL CARE ANIMAL CARE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Temple Newsam CAMPUS: Temple Newsam ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 1 or above, ENTRY: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including including English, maths and a science. English, maths and a science, or successful completion of the level 1 programme of study. Based at Home Farm at Temple Newsam, this course is ideal if you are interested Gain an understanding of the skills and in a career working with animals. knowledge that are essential for working with animals, or progressing on to further This course introduces you to the main learning and training in this sector. principles and practices of animal care and welfare. It gives you a broad introduction to You will learn the fundamentals of the industry, from managing a pet shop or animal health and welfare, behaviour and grooming dogs to caring for exotic animals. working in the animal care industry.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Feeding and watering animals - Maintain animal health and welfare - Preparation of animal accommodation - Animal feeding and accommodation - Maintaining health and wellbeing of animals - Animal behaviour and handling - Handling and restraining animals - Working in the animal care industry - Safe and effective working practices - Health and safety for land-based industries in land-based studies - Animals in the wild and society
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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116 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk ANIMAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Temple Newsam ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, maths and a science. Or a level 2 qualification with a Merit grade in a relevant subject.
Looking to start a career in the animal care industries? If so, this course is for you. You will learn about animal behaviours, grooming, nutrition and welfare, giving you an advanced knowledge to thrive in this rewarding industry.
COURSE THEMES - Practical animal husbandry - Animal behaviour - Animal health and diseases - Work experience in the animal sector - Investigative research project - Practical skills in animal science - Advanced animal nutrition
Bask in the scenery at Temple Newsam farm as you study for a rewarding career with animals.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 117 WE ARE LANDSCAPERS. GARDENERS. DOG GROOMERS.
School of Business & IT KENNEL ASSISTANTS. FARM WORKERS.
ZOOKEEPER VETERINARY NURSE As a zookeeper, you are responsible for A veterinary nurse delivers medical the welfare of animals kept in safari care to animals and assists veterinary parks, zoos, petting farms, wildlife surgeons to promote animal health parks or other animal attractions and welfare. A strong attention to open to the public. Usually you would detail is important as well as good specialise in working with one type communication skills and being able of animal so that you can understand to stay calm in stressful situations the animals in your care well and such as emergency cases. give them the best environment. There are three different types of Although animal welfare is the practice that you can work in; general, main focus of the job, it will be for vaccinations and health checks, important to teach the public about referral, for specialist cases or the animals within the zoo, so emergency for delivering urgent care. good people skills are needed. To become a veterinary nurse you will need to have a qualification which RSPCA INSPECTOR is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The role of being an RSPCA inspector is a hugely rewarding career where you can make a huge difference OTHER CAREERS to the welfare of animals. COULD INCLUDE: This role uses strong people skills as well as confidence with animals. The role can be both physical and practical ZOOKEEPER and you will need to be comfortable ZOOLOGIST working at height, up ladders or lifting and carrying equipment. RSPCA INSPECTOR The RSPCA expects at least 5 GCSEs VETERINARY NURSE including maths and English. ANIMAL HANDLER DOG HANDLER
118 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THIS COURSE IS SO EXCITING. GETTING HANDS-ON WORK WITH ANIMALS AND LEARNING SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THE COURSE TO ANYONE WHO LOVES ANIMALS." BETHANY CRAMPTON | ANIMAL CARE
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 119 WE ARE SCHOOL OF SPORT SCIENCE & EXERCISE. Your route to a career in sport science CAREERS
Professional Sports Player Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Physiotherapist Physical Education Teacher
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Physical Education Sports Coaching Sports Performance
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Supporting the Delivery of Physical Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport Education and School Sport Sports Therapy, Coaching and Personal Training Teaching, Performance Access to Sport Personal Training Sports and Exercise Science
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Supporting the Delivery of Physical Leisure Operations Education and School Sport Fitness Instructing Fitness Instruction Sport and Leisure Activity Leadership Sport Coaching (Football)
LEVEL 1
Introduction to Sport
for apprenticeship information see page 161 121 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT FITNESS INSTRUCTING LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Park Lane CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: Students wishing to enrol on to a ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including level 1 programme will come with a range of English and/or ideally maths or equivalent qualifications which could include GCSEs, units of (eg Functional Skills Level 1). Or satisfactory qualifications already taken or have few or none. completion of a foundation learning programme at Level 1 with a minimum of 37 credits. Are you passionate about sports and can see yourself making a career out of it? Do you have a passion for helping people? This course is an amazing introduction enjoy creating meal plans and delivering to turning what you love into a job. safe and effective fitness instruction? If so, this course is for you! With a mixture of practical and theoretical units, it aims to develop your readiness After successfully completing this qualification, for work. It will improve your knowledge you will be able to gain access to the Register and understanding of sport, as well as of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 2. your personal and social confidence. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Anatomy and physiology for exercise - Organising a sports event - How to support clients who take part - Training for fitness in exercise and physical activity - Coaching sport - Health, safety and welfare in - Being organised in sport a fitness environment - Developing a personal progression plan - Principles of exercise, fitness and health - Planning gym-based exercise - Nutrition for health and performance
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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122 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk SPORT COACHING (FOOTBALL) SUPPORTING LEARNING IN PHYSICAL LEVEL 2 EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SPORT CAMPUS: Park Lane LEVEL 2 ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including CAMPUS: Park Lane English and/or ideally maths or equivalent ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 including (eg Functional Skills Level 1). Or satisfactory English and/or ideally maths or equivalent completion of a foundation learning programme (eg Functional Skills Level 1). Or satisfactory at level 1 with a minimum of 37 credits. completion of a foundation learning programme at level 1 with a minimum of 37 credits. Are you interested in coaching football to students, adults and communities? This course Are you passionate about sport and love will provide you with a mixture of practical and teaching? This course aims to provide you with theoretical units, as well as work experience, an introduction to a number of roles through where you will go out on placement in schools an engagement with Physical Education and and clubs. There will be a number of field School Sport (PESS), including teaching, activity trips including an optional residential. leadership and coaching for young people. You will also have extensive periods of coaching The course will provide you with guidance on football with professional organisations how to contribute to PESS programmes as a and an opportunity to gain work experience sports leader, coach and teaching assistant. in Europe and/ or the United States. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Understanding key legislation related to - Support the work of your team and organisation physical education and school sport - Leading activity sessions - Principles of teaching physical education - Promote health, safety and welfare and coaching school sport in active leisure and recreation - Promoting lifelong health and wellbeing - Support equality and diversity in - Principles of inclusion in physical active leisure and recreation education and school sport - Enable disabled people to take part in activities - Leading physical education and school sport activities
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 123 PERSONAL TRAINING SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Park Lane CAMPUS: Park Lane ENTRY: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 ENTRY: English and maths at grade 4 or including English and/or ideally maths or above and 3 other grades including science. equivalent (eg Functional Skills Level 1). A level 2 diploma at Merit grade with English and maths at minimum grade 4. Following on from the Fitness Instructing Level 2 course, you will develop your Do you have an equal passion for sport as skills in personal training further and you do science? This course is centred on pursue a job within the industry. you developing practical skills needed for a scientific or medical career in sport. Once you successfully complete this course, you will be able to gain access to the Register Focusing on applied sport science, it of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and will develop your testing and research enter the world of personal training. This is skills for you to successfully progress also a hybrid course and can be combined on to university for further study. with the fitness instructing course. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Functional activity - Support clients who take part in - Applied sports and exercise psychology exercise and physical activity - Applied research methods in - Health, safety and welfare in sport and exercise science a fitness environment - Coaching for performance and fitness - Principles of exercise, fitness and health - Specialised fitness training - Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health - Physical activity for individual - Delivering personal training sessions and group-based exercise - National activity planning
Our partnerships mean you will experience working with professionals, to hone your skills and take you to the next level.
124 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk SPORTS THERAPY, COACHING/ SUPPORTING THE DELIVERY TEACHING, FITNESS AND LEISURE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEVEL 3 AND SCHOOL SPORT CAMPUS: Park Lane LEVEL 3 ENTRY: English or maths at grade 4 or above, CAMPUS: Park Lane and 3 other grades including science at either 4 ENTRY: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or or above. 2 A levels or a level 2 diploma at Merit above including maths and English or equivalent grade with English and maths at minimum grade 4. (Functional Skills Level 2), a higher diploma (which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades Experience the different pathways in 9-4), NVQ2 or level 2 diploma at Merit grade sport, including sports therapy, coaching, with maths and English at minimum grade 4 teaching and performance. or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2). In your second year you will focus on your preferred area. This allows you to specialise Do you have a keen interest in becoming a teacher, before progressing into employment or sports coach or leader? This course will give you on to a higher education programme. the opportunity to do just that in various settings. You will gain a mix of theory and practice in COURSE THEMES this course, making you employment ready. It - Anatomy and physiology also includes a placement in a school setting. Support will be given to find one if required. - Fitness training for health, sport and wellbeing COURSE THEMES - Professional development - Understand child and young person development - Sports leadership - Support assessment for learning - Skills acquisition in sport - Plan, deliver and review a physical - Business in sport education and school sport programme - Specific chosen units dependent on the - Organise and lead a sports event or competition sporting area you wish to go into - Support gifted and talented learners - Facilitate community-based sport and physical activity
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 125 WE ARE ATHLETES. COACHES. PERSONAL TRAINERS. PHYSIOTHERAPISTS.
PROFESSIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST SPORTS PLAYER As a physiotherapist you will plan As a professional sports player, and apply massages, promote and you will train and compete, encourage movement and exercise, either individually or as part of a use hydrotherapy, electrotherapy team in your chosen sporting area. and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities FITNESS INSTRUCTOR/ in order to assist rehabilitation. PERSONAL TRAINER As a fitness instructor or personal OTHER CAREERS trainer you will deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including COULD INCLUDE: weight training, yoga, pilates and other forms of exercise. This could be SPORTS COACH at private health and fitness centres, local authority-run sports and leisure PHYSICAL EDUCATION centres, other public and community TEACHER establishments, and in private homes. SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST LEISURE CENTRE MANAGER OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY LEADER SPORTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR High earning job roles include sport and exercise psychologists (£42,000) and sports and leisure managers (£34,000)
126 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE FOOTBALL ACADEMY AND MOVED HERE FROM GUERNSEY.
IT’S BEEN FANTASTIC."
CHANTELLE BUTT | SPORT
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 127 WE ARE SCHOOL OF TRAVEL, FOOD & DRINK. Your route to a career in food and drink See page 137 for our travel and aviation routes! CAREERS
Butcher Hospitality Events Manager Hotel/Accommodation Manager Chef
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study
LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Professional Food and Beverage Service Butchery Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Hospitality Supervisor Professional Cookery Professional Bakery Advanced Professional Cookery
LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Professional Food and Beverage Service Butchery
Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Commis Chef
Professional Cookery Professional Bakery Hospitality Team Member
ENTRY/LEVEL 1
Hospitality and Catering
for apprenticeship information see page 161 129 FOOD AND DRINK
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING HOSPITALITY AND CATERING ENTRY 3 LEVEL 1 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: You will be assessed throughout ENTRY: No formal entry qualifications are the year via written assignments as required, however a good level of written well as regular practical sessions. and spoken English skills are essential, along with a commitment to succeed. This course is perfect for you if you're starting out and want a good basic understanding of Would you like to pursue a career in the the industry - you may still be at school and food industry? This course will give you an preparing for GCSEs or an apprenticeship. introduction to the sector and provide you with This qualification can help you with ongoing opportunities to learn a wide range of skills. study or to find your first job in hospitality. You will learn about the catering industry and COURSE THEMES cover basic cookery, patisserie, bakery and butchery skills. You will be taught about the - Customer/guest service essentials of food safety and hygiene, preparing - Serving food and drink you for further study or employment. - Healthy eating COURSE THEMES - Using kitchen equipment - Introduction to working in the food industry - Basic food preparation - Developing skills in professional - Front office operation cookery and butchery - Developing skills in bakery, patisserie and cake decoration - Food safety and hygiene - Team working and employability skills
Our industry standard kitchens mean that you will develop your culinary skills to deliver a first class service.
130 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk PROFESSIONAL BAKERY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: No previous qualifications are required. ENTRY: No formal qualifications are required If you do not have a grade 4 or above in however a strong interest in working as a chef English and maths, you will need to undertake within the hospitality industry and a basic level of an assessment so that we can ensure you spoken and written English and maths is a must. receive the appropriate support for that subject. All applicants will need to attend This course will equip you with a basic an interview and practical session. understanding of food preparation, cooking and presentation to a professional standard Develop your practical bakery skills to an required in the hospitality industry. intermediate level, learning a wide range of It will involve practical and theoretical approaches techniques in our industry standard facilities. and you will take part in local events and work You will learn essential bakery skills such placements to get a true flavour of the industry. as mixing, processing, baking, finishing and presenting bakery products. The COURSE THEMES skills you will develop producing bread, - Introduction to the catering pastry, flour confectionery and cake and hospitality industry decoration will support your progression on to further study or employment. - Health, safety and food hygiene awareness - Introduction to kitchen equipment COURSE THEMES - Introduction to workplace skills - Develop essential theoretical and - Preparation and cookery using practical bakery skills a range of methods - Understanding baking processes - Skills in flour confectionery, making cake and sponge products - Chocolate craft - Cake decoration
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND PROFESSIONAL PATISSERIE BEVERAGE SERVICE AND CONFECTIONERY LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. You may ENTRY: A level 1 qualification in a related subject. have to study English and maths alongside this Or a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 4 or course if you do not have the required grades. above including English and maths.
Do you love going above and beyond when Do you want to pursue a career as a it comes to customer service? This course specialist in the area of patisserie and School of Sport Science & Exercise will teach you the skills needed to pursue confectionery? This course will give you the a career in the food and drink industry. professional skills you need, to progress on to a higher level course or employment. It gives you an introduction to this fast paced and exciting sector, with regular work As well as the practical skills you will develop, experience opportunities in hotels, restaurants you will learn about the industry and build and bars to prepare you for your next steps. up employability skills, complemented with external local work placements. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Principles and provision of customer service - Food and beverage service skills - Hot and cold desserts - Barista skills - Biscuits, cake and sponge products - Alcoholic beverage knowledge and service - Fermented dough products - Menu and product knowledge - Pastry products - Health and safety - Basic chocolate and confectionery skills - Food hygiene - Food safety - Health and safety - Nutrition
132 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL COOKERY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: You will need to have successfully ENTRY: You will need to have successfully completed a professional cookery level 2 course. completed the Professional Cookery Diploma Level 2 to enrol on to this programme. Take your professional cookery skills a step further and develop your skills learnt at level 2. Gain a deeper understanding of the high standards expected in the industry, You will be working at senior commis or chef including developing your skills in food de partie level, exploring gastronomy and preparation, cooking and presentation. understanding the principles of food safety and supervisory skills in the hospitality industry. The course will give you a practical and theoretical approach, including experience COURSE THEMES working at local events and training in real restaurant environments. - Producing vegetable and vegetarian dishes - Producing meat dishes COURSE THEMES - Producing poultry and game dishes - Prepare, cook and finish meat, poultry, - Producing fish and shellfish dishes fish and vegetables for complex dishes - Producing dough and batter dishes - Prepare, cook and finish complex hot sauces, - Producing paste products soups, pasta, dressings and cold sauces - Health and safety - Food hygiene - HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) - HR and employee/ employer relationships
English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4
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PROFESSIONAL PATISSERIE PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND AND CONFECTIONERY BEVERAGE SERVICE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: Professional Patisserie and Confectionery ENTRY: Food and beverage level 2 qualification Certificate Level 2 or relevant level 2 qualification or prior experience within the food and drink e.g. Professional Cookery Diploma/Certificate service industry. You may have to study Level 2 or Bakery Level 2. Relevant industry English and maths alongside this course experience will be taken into consideration. if you do not have the required grades.
Do you want a career in the specialist Are you a natural leader? Confident in area of patisserie and confectionery supporting and coaching others to deliver at a higher professional level? exceptional service? This course will develop your leadership skills so that you can supervise On this course, you will develop supervisory skills teams within the food and drink industry. to prepare you for senior positions within the industry. You will get opportunities to enhance As part of the course, you will undertake your learning with trips, masterclasses, work work experience in hotels, bars and placements and visits from guest speakers, restaurants, to prepare you for further who are professionals in the industry. study or employment in the industry.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Hot, cold and frozen dessert - Hospitality service supervision - Biscuits, cake and sponge products - Leadership and team development - Batter and fermented dough products - Hospitality service business operations - Petits fours - Principles of beverage service - Pastry products - Gastronomy and the dining experience - Display pieces - Planning and delivering events - Supervision of food safety - Health and safety
134 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THE TRAINING FOR FRONT AND BACK OF HOUSE IS AMAZING, AND MADE OUR CHOICE TO EMPLOY APPRENTICES AN EASY ONE. WE FEEL THAT WITH THE CONSTANT COMMITMENT TO WORK WITH LOCAL BUSINESS, THAT THIS WILL BE A LONG AND FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIP."
MARK OWENS | CHEF AT HOME RESTAURANT
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 135 WE ARE CHEFS. BAKERS. BUTCHERS. MIXOLOGISTS. CABIN CREW. HOTEL MANAGERS.
BUTCHER HOTEL MANAGER As a butcher you will direct and As a hotel or accommodation manager carry out the slaughter of animals you will plan, organise, direct and prepare meat and poultry for and co-ordinate the activities and storage, processing and sale. resources of hotels, hostels, lodging homes, holiday camps, holiday flats CHEF and chalets, as well as organise the domestic, catering, and entertainment As a chef you will plan menus and facilities on passenger ships. prepare or oversee the preparation of food in hotels, restaurants, clubs, private households and other establishments. OTHER CAREERS COULD INCLUDE: AIR CABIN CREW Air cabin crew provide exceptional BAKER customer service to passengers while ensuring they’re safe and PATISSERIE CHEF comfortable during their flight. WAITER/WAITRESS You would be trained to deal with emergency situations and administer MIXOLOGIST first aid to passengers if needed. SOMMELIER MAÎTRE D'HÔTEL BARISTA SOUS CHEF PORTER FOOD CRITIC PROFESSIONAL TASTER FOOD AND DRINK SALES
136 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk Your route to a career in travel and aviation
CAREERS
Cabin Crew Holiday Representative Travel and Tourism Sales Air Traffic Controller
LEVEL 4+
Degree level study Tourism and Aviation
LEVEL 3
Aviation Operations Travel and Tourism
LEVEL 2
Air Cabin Crew Travel and Tourism
LEVEL 1
Travel and Tourism
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 137 TRAVEL
TRAVEL AND TOURISM AIR CABIN CREW LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: We interview all applicants and require ENTRY: You need 4 GCSEs grade 7-4 you to have GCSEs at grade 3-1 or equivalent. including maths and English. You must hold a valid passport and an interview will be required Kick-start your career in one of the fastest to assess your suitability for the course. growing industries in the world. If you dream of travelling the world, working for This course gives you a broad understanding one of the major airlines, then this course will of the different aspects of working in the travel prepare you for your career in the industry. and tourism sector, from the importance of customer service to the role and responsibilities Using our air cabin simulator, you will study of a resort representative and air cabin crew. the skills needed to become a successful air cabin crew member. As part of the course, COURSE THEMES you will develop strong links with major UK airports which will give you an excellent insight - Interpersonal skills for the travel into the workings of the aviation sector. and tourism workplace - Customer service and selling COURSE THEMES skills for travel and tourism - Role of air cabin crew - Travel and tourism support services - Airline health, safety and security - Resort representatives - Airline emergency procedures - Meet and greet in travel and tourism services - Crew room duties - Planning an event - Introduction to airline aviation operations - Review and evaluation skills - Preparation for employment
Study in style with our real air cabin and get a feel for working in the industry. Our partnerships with airports such as Leeds Bradford Yorkshire’s Airport means that you will benefit from strong industry links.
138 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk TRAVEL AND TOURISM AVIATION OPERATIONS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 FAST TRACK CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: At least 1 GCSE at grade 4, preferably ENTRY: You must have 5 GCSEs at grade 4. in English, or a standard of literacy and The aviation industry requires GCSE grade 4 or numeracy supported by a general education above in English and maths. An interview will equivalent to at least 2 GCSEs at grade 3 be required to assess your suitability for the and 1 at grade 4. Alternatively, if you have course. You must also hold a valid passport. completed the Travel and Tourism Level 1 qualification you can apply for this course. Develop an in-depth understanding of the aviation industry and enhance your skills Develop a broad knowledge of the travel to get your career off to a flying start. and tourism industry, helping you to choose You will be taught using the college's air the area you're passionate about, whether cabin simulator as well as training facilities that is cabin crew, travel and tourism at Leeds Bradford Yorkshire's Airport, giving services or as a resort representative. you an excellent insight into the industry. You will learn how to communicate effectively You will also be given the opportunity to and there will be opportunities throughout the undertake fire, smoke and wet drills training. course to build on your social development, confidence and presentation skills. COURSE THEMES - Airline health and safety COURSE THEMES - Security in the aviation industry - Interpersonal skills - Conflict management - Principles of customer service in - Onboard passenger services hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism - Marketing - Worldwide travel and tourism destinations - Air travel geography - Customer service and selling skills for travel and tourism - Ramp handling - Travel and tourism support services - Preparation for employment - Resort representatives - Tourist information services - Planning an event
Our aviation operations fast track level 3 course is a fast paced, exciting qualification to prepare you for a career in the industry.
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AVIATION OPERATIONS TRAVEL AND TOURISM LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 CAMPUS: Printworks CAMPUS: Printworks ENTRY: You must have 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or ENTRY: 5 GCSEs at grades 7-4 equivalent. The aviation industry requires GCSE preferably including English and maths. grade 4 or above in English and maths. An interview will be required to assess your suitability Prepare yourself for a career in the for the course and you must hold a valid passport. travel and tourism industry and take part in overseas work placements. Prepare to take off with a career
School of Sport Science & Exercise You will learn about worldwide tourist in the aviation industry. destinations and tourism in the UK, as well as Using our air cabin simulator and training undertake a work placement. You will also study facilities at Leeds Bradford Yorkshire's Airport, specialist units investigating the cruise industry, you will get an excellent insight into the industry. conferences and events, and be introduced to There will be opportunities to undertake the exciting world of adventure tourism. fire and smoke and wet drills training. COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES - Interpersonal skills - Handling air passengers - Planning and executing conferences and events - Air travel information - Adventure tourism - Meeting customer needs - European tourism - Health, safety and security - The cruise industry - Preparation for working in the aviation industry
Supplement your skills and knowledge, and put your course theory into practice with our wealth of work experience opportunities.
140 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "I WENT TO GREECE ON AN INTERNATIONAL WORK PLACEMENT AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT.
I LEARNT WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LIVE AND WORK ABROAD, AND THIS HELPED INFLUENCE MY DECISION ABOUT WHAT JOB I WOULD LIKE IN THE FUTURE."
SOPHIE APPLEYARD | TRAVEL & TOURISM
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 141 THE FOUNDRY
The Foundry is our brand new learning space for our Alternative Provision, including pre and post 16 SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), school partnerships, Progression Studies and The Prince’s Trust. Located on Leathley Road, just a stone’s throw away from our Printworks Campus, the building boasts dedicated vocational areas, state-of-the-art technology, a new canteen and communal study space.
Learners are also able to access vocational facilities at Printworks and participate in work experience and community projects to broaden their experience beyond the campus. This creates opportunities for developing wider skills including enterprise, teambuilding, leadership, communication and other key employability and life skills.
142 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk THE PRINCE’S TRUST PROGRESSION STUDIES TEAM PROGRAMME CAMPUS: The Foundry CAMPUS: The Foundry If you are unsure about what you would Are you aged 16-25 and looking to develop vital like to do in your future or need support skills that you will need to get into employment, to help make those decisions, then this further education or training? The Prince’s course can help you do so on a pathway. Trust, TEAM Challenge is a 12-week, full-time course that offers you fantastic opportunities. This full-time course can help you decide on your next steps, whether you choose to study towards You will take part in a residential, work placement a vocation, a higher level of study or progress and a community project - all building confidence into employment. As part of the course you will and team work skills. You will also develop skills work towards individual goals and targets, and in creating personal goals, interview techniques, will be given a personalised programme with writing a CV and delivering team presentations. support to enable progression. You will complete a work placement and have the chance to This course will give you lots of valuable skills improve your personal and social skills in areas and experiences to help with job applications. such as teamwork and confidence building. You will gain either Entry Level 3, Level 1 or Level 2 in Employment, Teamwork and COURSE THEMES: Community Skills, dependent upon your level. - Personal confidence COURSE THEMES: - Effective communication - Team residential trip - Work placement - Plan and fundraise for your own group project - Vocational qualifications including BTEC - Two-week work placement - English and maths GCSE, to support progression - CV building and progression support - Science
English and maths is built into the progression studies course. There are no formal entry requirements.
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 143 "I LEARNT A LOT, DEVELOPED MY SKILLS AND I NOW HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE BEING IN COLLEGE AND ATTENDING MY NEW COURSE. THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED HELPED ME TO FIND SOMETHING TO SUIT MY NEEDS." DAN MCCALL | PROGRESSION STUDIES
144 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 14-16 ALTERNATIVE PROVISION & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Leeds City College has a successful Specialist Inclusive history of working in partnership Learning Centre Links (14-19yr olds) with schools, including the city’s These are one day per week vocational Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres courses for students with moderate to provide a range of programmes to severe learning difficulties either to support, engage and progress on an unaccredited carousel or year- 14-16 year old students. long accredited programme of study.
The outcomes for our students are Alternative Provision excellent, with preparation for a This is full-time provision for year 10 vocational course pathway at the and 11 students including specialist heart of everything we provide. The SEMH. Programmes of study focus department has outstanding year-on- on maths and English but are year progression rates for students personalised and include vocational continuing on to further education, tasters to give students experiences employment and training post-16. to inform their post-16 pathways.
School Partnerships Elected Home Educated These are one day per week accredited This provision is for up to 15 hours vocational courses for year 10 and 11 a week to access vocational courses students in a range of curriculum areas for years 10 and 11 students. including hair and beauty, hospitality, catering and travel and tourism. Courses are planned in collaboration with local high schools. You can find more details on our website leedscitycollege. ac.uk/schoolpartnerships
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 145 "THE ACADEMY IS HOME. WE ARE NOT SINGLED OUT, WE ARE EQUALS, WE ARE ALL ACCEPTED AND IT IS OUR SAFE PLACE."
MEGAN JORDAN | 14+ APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY
146 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 14+ APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY
The 14+ Apprenticeship Academy Strong parent partnerships offers an outstanding provision and The academy prides itself on delivers both a stimulating educational its supportive relationship with environment and an inclusive, parents and carers. We place welcoming and supportive community engagement with the learners’ for 14 and 15 year olds. homes at the heart of our work.
With a strong focus on developing Outstanding outcomes real world and employability skills, 100% of our learners progress the academy delivers close pastoral successfully on to post 16 education support and strong communication or training across a range of with parents and carers. provisions. Whether a learner aims for A levels, vocational options or Smaller class sizes an apprenticeship, we do all we can With a class size of no more than 20, to secure them the right course our team can understand the needs to achieve their future goals. and learning styles of individual learners with many classes containing Innovative use of two qualified members of staff. learning technology Through our partnership with Excellent progress Google and equipping staff with the We secure a 98% academic latest technological knowledge, pass rate for our learners. our learners develop skills in a modern, interactive environment. Outstanding external reviews The strength of our provision is Contact us on 0113 284 6493, recognised and a recent assessment email apprenticeshipacademy@ of our practice by Ofsted graded leedscitycollege.ac.uk us “Outstanding” stating “students Come and visit us at one thrive in the highly supportive college environment and make of our open events: outstanding progress.” leedscitycollege.ac.uk/events
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 147 FOUNDATION STUDIES
Foundation Studies incorporates a bespoke curriculum that promotes independent living, community inclusion, health and wellbeing and employment opportunities.
Awarded an Ofsted grade of Outstanding, each course has a progressive and differentiated curriculum to meet individual student needs. The course is suited to those who have a mild to moderate learning disability and / or who need support with managing emotions and behaviour.
148 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE SKILLS CAMPUS: Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston CAMPUS: Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Students will work with external companies This course is designed for students who and large organisations such as KPMG and have learning difficulties and disabilities. National Express and will be supported It aims to develop students' lives and by our expert team of job coaches. independent living skills, empowering them to function as independently as For students who are not ready for a possible whilst embracing individual needs. full supported internship course, we Predominantly based at our Joseph Priestley offer a pre-internship programme. Campus, students get to learn in our flat These students would still get the with kitchen facilities as well as using the opportunity to gain valuable work college-run house located in the community. experience within the college such as catering, ground maintenance, gardening, Students on this course will keep a portfolio receptions and the students’ union. of their work and achievements which can lead to certification where appropriate. COURSE THEMES
- Two-four days per week at COURSE THEMES a work placement - Personal and social development - Develop confidence in an - Communication skills organisational setting - Practical maths and English - Develop work-based skills - Accessing the community - Personal presentation and hygiene - Personal and social development - Using computers - Sport and social activities - Enrichment, hobbies and interests
Our courses are highly personalised and are designed to support progression. These courses might be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 149 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND VINE PREPARATION FOR WORK CAMPUS: The Vine CAMPUS: Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Vine at Queenswood Education Centre This course is designed for students who provides personalised learning programmes have learning difficulties and disabilities. It to meet the needs of learners with aims to boost life and independence skills severe and complex learning difficulties. whilst also developing skills for work. The Learning programmes are created around pathway includes aspects of independent the individual learner’s EHC* outcomes living, community living and working alongside the development of life skills, with others. Students will work with real communication and independence. local businesses to gain experience. We understand that all learners’ skills and Students develop their English and needs vary and recognise that it is likely maths, as well as computer skills and that Vine learners will need a high level of knowledge to help them later on in life. support throughout their lives. We support They will keep a portfolio of their work each learner to reach their potential and and achievements and will be able to encourage them to be as independent as complete a certification where appropriate. they can be as they prepare for adulthood.
COURSE THEMES COURSE THEMES
- Producing products to sell - Cooking, shopping and household tasks - Working in a sales environment - Creative activities - Taking part in running a small - Enterprise activities business such as a café - Personal and social development - General administration duties - Practical maths and English - Health and safety - Using public transport - Personal progression - Using computers - Catering skills - Using money and managing - Horticulture skills personal budgets
*Education Health and Care (EHC) plan. Your local authority can carry out these assessments if they are not already in place, search EHC at leeds.gov.uk for more information.
150 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk "THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME HAS BEEN A REAL SUCCESS. STAFF ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE INTERNS JOINING THEIR TEAMS."
JODY | YORKSHIRE WATER
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 151 STUDENT LIFE
There are lots of services available at college to improve your student experience, ensuring you have the best time. Over the next few pages, you will meet different students who will tell you about their time at college and the support they have received.
HAVE FUN AND TRY NEW THINGS!
Hi I'm Romana the Debating Society President, a course representative and member of the Islamic Society, Raise and Give Society, LCCSU committee and Duke of Edinburgh award. I’m also the Black and Ethnic Minorities Officer.
TRIPS TO LONDON, ALTON “Having all of these roles has filled TOWERS, AND me with confidence. The things that I WHITBY have managed to achieve has resulted in me believing in myself more and made me realise what I’m capable of. They have also allowed me to gain valuable leadership skills."
“I would advise you to get involved with the SU and find out about trips, events and societies. These help you grow as individuals and enable you to do more of what you are passionate about.”
152 152 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk HAVE FUN AND TRY NEW THINGS!
Hi I'm Sakib I play table tennis and I'm part of the Board Games Society, student leadership team and Duke of Edinburgh award.
“Being part of these activities has increased my confidence in leading sessions. It has exposed me to different cultures and people who I wouldn’t have normally spoken to."
“Getting involved and having things to write about played a massive role in securing me a place at university through my UCAS application’s personal statement."
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 153 IMPROVE SKILLS AND GAIN EXPERIENCE
Hi I’m Mahmud Mahmud, I’m the Disabled Students Executive Officer at LCCSU. I campaign for equality, and I want to improve overall student experience.
“I’m currently on a placement and I’d recommend getting some work experience during your time at the college too. It’s given me a much better understanding of what it’s like to work in a real life situation, and improved my confidence massively.
It has really improved my communication skills, I find it easier to talk to people, and feel like I’m improving and learning new skills all the time. ”
3 week Erasmus+ Our Careers Advisers are3 week here Erasmus+ to help you with placement in Finland applying for work, universityplacement or anin apprenticeship,Finland or just to help you work out your interests and what you would like to do in the future.
Work experience and volunteering are a great way to add new skills to your CV, and we offer lots of great opportunities both in this country and abroad! This placement to Italy was funded by the Erasmus+ programme. Speak to your tutor for more information or check out the information boards around campus.
154 154 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk GET SUPPORT WITH YOUR STUDIES
Hi, I’m Salman Daji, the Students’ Union Deputy President. I work with students for activities, campaigns and get feedback about any improvements we can make to the college.
“The main focus of the students’ union is to make sure that students’ voices are heard; we’re run by students for students to make changes happen.
Part of my role as Deputy President is to help students who have ideas or need support and want someone to talk to. I have drop-in sessions, and there’s also a professional team that can help with issues such as mental health.
Some students need support with student funds (I’ve received that help myself). Whether it’s travel, meal vouchers or anything else, all the staff here are very supportive, friendly and want to help students."
equipment childcare uniforms free lunches
travel bursaries support fund trips
At college there are lots of ways we can support you with course related costs, like travel passes, free lunches, college equipment, uniforms and more.
To apply for extra support and to find out more, either visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/extrasupport or speak to a member of staff.
155 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 155 SAFEGUARDING MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT We are committed to doing everything we can to make sure all of our students Any student feeling worried or anxious and staff are kept safe and protected about something can access help. from harm. All our staff are trained We have specialist counselling and in safeguarding and child protection mental health officers who are able and we have clear procedures in place. to offer guidance and direct students Our dedicated safeguarding team are to the relevant support services. on hand to offer advice and support. For more information and tips on mental health, visit: PREVENT www.mindmate.org.uk Prevent is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism For help and advice for young people in and is part of the government's overall Leeds, their carers and professionals visit: counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST. It www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. We aim to prevent HELP AND GUIDANCE people from being drawn into all forms of extremism. One of our key priorities Students can talk to any member is keeping our students safe; so we of staff or click the ‘REPORT IT’ educate and raise awareness about issues button on the student intranet about that could endanger or cause harm. any safeguarding concerns. More information and advice about BRITISH VALUES keeping children and young people As a college we believe in and safe is available at parentinfo.org promote what are known as British Abuse can be reported online directly values. We expect all our students to CEOP or a local police force at to uphold these values too. ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/
These values are: Our safeguarding has been judged • Democracy as effective by Ofsted. If you want to learn more about Prevent and • The rule of law safeguarding or read our safeguarding • Individual liberty children and vulnerable adults policy, visit the college website • Mutual respect and tolerance for those leedscitycollege.ac.uk/safeguarding with different faiths and beliefs
156 156 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk TRAVELLING TO COLLEGE
Getting to college couldn’t be easier!
Wherever you live in Leeds or surrounding areas, there are easy and accessible public transport routes to our campuses.
If you live in east Leeds, you can get the number 4 and 16 buses to the city centre.
From the north and south Leeds areas, bus numbers 2, 3, 12 and 13 go to the city centre and stop by Printworks Campus.
Our Quarry Hill Campus is conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk away from the bus station.
For more information on bus routes and timetables, visit wymetro.com
If you’re travelling by train, head to trainline.com for details and times.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 157 SCHOOL LIAISON
The School Liaison team at Leeds City College work in partnership with schools, colleges and education providers across Yorkshire to provide a variety of information and activities for students to discover their post-16 options.
If you’re a school or provider in the local authority area, the team would love to work with you to support with:
Careers fairs | Parents’ evenings | Bespoke transition talks | Assemblies | Curriculum experience sessions | Taster days | Campus tours | Progression workshops
Can I just say thank you for I just wanted to thank you for all all of the work you’ve done your support you have given us for the JSA student and in school this year, it is greatly myself this year. It has been appreciated. We look forward to so much appreciated. working with you again.
John Smeaton Academy Co-operative Academy Priesthorpe
We can provide information on each of the college’s subject areas, along with updates on the range of courses, apprenticeships, and the choice of career options available to prospective students.
The team help break down barriers to learning and offer current labour market information to enhance student progression.
Each event and activity can be tailored to meet your students’ needs.
If you are a member of staff in school please contacttransitionteam@ leedscitycollege.ac.uk to discuss your requirements. For bookings and more information visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/school-liaison-team
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158 158 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
Award winning, with an Ofsted rating In 2017, we were named FE team of outstanding, our English for of the year by the prestigious speakers of other languages (ESOL) Pearson Teaching Awards. provision has one of the highest achievement rates in the UK. We strongly believe that teachers who love teaching inspire We have a dedicated team of English students to love learning. language teachers who are committed to giving every student the best quality learning experience. Call 0113 386 1997 or visit leedscitycollege.ac.uk/ esol to study with us.
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 159 Open doors you thought were closed with an Access Foundation course.
If you’d like to change your You will work towards gaining good career, progress in your current passes in five GCSE qualifications, including English Language, role or look at higher levels Mathematics and Science enabling of study, but don’t have the your progression in employment qualifications you need, then or on to higher levels of study. a GCSE access foundation course could be the step you This course can be studied on a full- need to move forward. time or part-time basis. For more information visit leedscitycollege. ac.uk/accessfoundation or call us on 0113 386 1997.
Make university a possibility with an Access to HE course.
Have you considered studying We have Access courses available at university but don’t yet have in the following areas: the right qualifications or the business, computer science, education grades to get you there? professions, engineering, health science professions, humanities and social An Access to HE course gives sciences, law, science and sport you the opportunity to study at university regardless of your previous education. Access to HE has no For more information visit our website upper age limit and most require leedscitycollege.ac.uk/access few, if any prior qualifications. or if you have any questions call us on 0113 386 1997. If you go on to complete a degree, you won't have to pay your Access fees back.
160 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk GET A JOB NOW WHILST GAINING A QUALIFICATION AT THE SAME TIME!
Apprenticeships are work-based You can gain better progression training programmes, combining opportunities, potentially benefit employment and a qualification, from higher wages long-term and meaning you’ll get the opportunity you can start working straight away. to develop your skills through Apprenticeships are available a mixture of practical work at intermediate, advanced and experience and studying at college! higher levels - which means you can even achieve a degree through apprenticeships! It’s a great alternative to university.
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 161 Leeds City College Star Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible success and achievements of our students every year, often against extreme adversity.
Among the rewarded students was Georgia Moore, who came to the college’s 14+ Apprenticeship Academy after being bullied at her school. She was acknowledged for her excellent work ethic, sensible influence on fellow students and regaining her confidence.
Of many deserving nominees, childcare student, Tanaya Benoni won the Principal’s Award for Overcoming Adversity. In 2017, Tanaya was diagnosed with cancer and began chemotherapy but despite this, she relentlessly persevered with her education. She is now in remission and on track for achieving her diploma.
Hosted by Capital FM’s Adam and JoJo, who added a bit of ‘sparkle and pizzazz’, the evening was a heart-warming night of student celebration, with entertainment provided by our Creative Arts students and more.
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162 162 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk WANT TO GAIN A DEGREE BUT HAVE BEEN OUT OF EDUCATION FOR A WHILE? Need education to fit around your lifestyle?
We provide a learning environment If you're interested in finding out designed to suit your individual more, please visit ucleeds.ac.uk, needs, enhance your knowledge and email [email protected] help you fulfil your ambitions. or call 0113 216 2406.
163 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 163 I'm a Leeds Sixth Form Student ‘I chose a sixth form that allows me to study the subjects I enjoy.’
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[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 165 Engineering Academic Route 63, 64 A Engineering Technology 62 Accident Repair Paint Principles 69 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 79 Acting 34, 36 Event Management and Marketing 78 Advanced Professional Cookery 133 Events and Marketing Assistant 78 Air Cabin Crew 138 Extended TV and Film Production 41 Animal Care 116 Animal Management 117 Applied Science 22, 23 F Art and Design 45, 46, 48 Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology 64, 65 Aviation Operations 139, 140 Fitness Instructing 122 B Beauty Therapy Studies 87 G Graphic Design 50 Beauty Therapy Treatments 89 Graphic Design and Photography 48 Business 28, 29, 30 C H Hair and Beauty Skills 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 Caring for Children 98 Hair and Media Makeup 89 Childcare and Education 99 Health and Social Care 104, 105 Community Arts, Projects and Events 76 Health Science and Social Care 105 Computer Games 47, 49 Computer Games and Skills 45 Hospitality and Catering 130 Computer Science 54, 55, 56 Computer Science and Networking 54 I Customer Service and Sales 77 Independence and Life Skills 149 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care 98 D Introduction to Sport 122 Dance 35, 37 Introduction to the Hair Digital Media 46, 47 and Beauty Sector 86 IT 55, 56, 57 E Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) 66 Electrical Installation 62 Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Technology 63, 66 Employability and Enterprise 77
166 [email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk J S Journalism 39 Software Development 57 Sport and Exercise Science 124 Sport Coaching (football) 123 L Sport Therapy, Coaching/Teaching, Light Fitting Principles 70 Fitness and Leisure 125 Light Vehicle Maintenance Supported Employment and Repair Principles 70, 71 and Preparation for Work 150 Supported Internships 149 M Supporting Learning in Physical Mechanical Engineering Technology 65 Education and School Sport 123 Music 39 Supporting Teaching and Learning 99, 100 Music Technology 40 Supporting the Delivery of Physical Musical Theatre 37 Education and School Sport 125 Musical Theatre Performance 35 T P Technical Theatre Performing Arts 34, 36 (lighting, sound & stage) 38 Permanent Hair Removal Theatre Design and Production 38 and Skin Rejuvenation 91 Theatrical, Special Effects, Personal Training 124 Hair and Media Makeup 90 Photography 50 Travel and Tourism 138, 139, 140 Preparing to Work in TV and Film Production 40 Adult Social Care 104, 106 Prince’s Trust Team Programme 143 Professional bakery 131 V Vehicle Accident Repair Multi-skill 69 Professional cookery 131, 133 Professional Food and Vine 150 Beverage Service 132, 134 Professional Patisserie and Confectionery 132, 134 W Web and App Development 49 Progression Studies 143 Women’s Hairdressing 88, 90 Public Services 110, 111
[email protected] | 0113 386 1997 | leedscitycollege.ac.uk 167 Quarry Hill Campus Enfield Centre Course enquiries Quarry Hill, Enfield Terrace, 0113 386 1997 Leeds LS2 7UP Leeds LS7 1RG [email protected]
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