Truro College Further Education Prospectus

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04 Why choose us? Find out about our Outstanding College. With first-class facilities and resources and a proven track record of student achievement, Truro College is your stepping stone to a bright future. 20 What to choose Discover all your options and see which one is right for you. With academic, vocational and work-based options, there’s bound to be something perfect for you. 28 Courses All our courses are listed by subject area. Once you’ve narrowed down your options here, be sure to find out more about the course online or at one of our open events (see page 183 for details). 134 Academies More of the things you love. Choose academic, creative or sporting options as an additional pathway alongside your full-time studies. 146 Apprenticeships Want to earn while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great option to gain nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and get paid while you learn. 168 The Low-Down All the other stuff you need to know including how to get to College, how to apply and our open event dates. A full index can be found on page 181. Welcome

Martin Tucker Truro and Penwith College Principal

What an extraordinary year it has The College resides in the top of from those outcomes. It is their been, and for many reasons. all colleges nationally year-on-year success that allows us to present for academic and vocational results ourselves with confidence as the The challenges posed by the and 2020 was no exception. The best educational institution for you covid-19 pandemic have been summer exams were cancelled, to pursue your ambitions. extensive but I want to take the with Centre Assessed Grades opportunity firstly to congratulate awarded across academic and To deliver these high levels everyone reading this prospectus vocational qualifications. As of student achievement, we for showing determination, expected, Truro and Penwith focus constantly on providing dedication and patience in College students achieved results outstanding teaching, exceptional continuing your education in the consistent with years of very high personal support, and a world- face of this extraordinary challenge. performance. Overall, the results class student experience. Our I hope you are extremely proud of saw a further increase to record impressive academies provide a yourselves. levels both in high grades awarded platform for students to pursue and in the progress students make excellence in specific fields such as I would also like to remind during their time here. sports, medicine, music, art, and everyone who is thinking of enterprise, alongside their chosen becoming a student here that we Our students have achieved these course. They also ensure that are taking all appropriate measures results across the full range of our specialised guidance and support to ensure you enjoy a safe but offer, in partnership with excellent is available for applications to the productive learning environment. teaching and support staff who most competitive jobs and to the Both you and your parents/carers deliver the highest standards of most selective universities. can be confident of a caring and education. The College continues quality education when you arrive to expand its world-class facilities As you explore our prospectus, at Truro and Penwith College. and to enhance access and you will see the level of passion opportunity for students across the and commitment we bring to all Despite the uncertain times, there whole of Cornwall. aspects of College life. I hope you are things you can be assured will decide to become a part of our of. At Truro and Penwith College, Truro and Penwith College is a College, and in doing so create you will be studying at one of the leading example of a Tertiary your own outstanding experiences top non-selective colleges in the college. Our students not only and achievements to shape your country. achieve outstanding outcomes future. but secure the best progression opportunities into higher education and employment, which follow

04 Why choose us?

Teachers are highly skilled, apply their expertise to great effect in planning lessons, and bring a passion to their teaching that challenges and inspires learners to make rapid progress.

Ofsted

There is a culture of striving for excellence and continuous improvement, which is evident across the whole organisation.

Ofsted

05 Student Stories: See more of England pole vaulter and Former elite academy student Molly Caudery on youtube.

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At Truro College, we’re big believers in choice. YOUR choice.

Studying here means you get to choose from an exciting range of subjects. Whether More of you are academic or prefer to learn by doing, it’s easy to find the course that matches your interests, university goals or career aspirations. Our students tell us they have the time of their lives and make best friends here. You’ll see what you why, surrounded by those who have made similar choices and opening doors to new opportunities you never knew you had. It’s why we love our students having a choice.

This is YOUR time, and choosing love Truro College could be one of the best choices you ever make.

Whatever your passion, pursue your dreams at TRuro & Penwith College.

06 Why choose us?

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Student Stories: see more of singer, song writer and Former Level 3 Music student Daisy clark on youtube.

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I love having the freedom to take control of my own future and the opportunities you get.

07 Keeping Us Connected Through challenging times Truro and Penwith College is keeping us connected.

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but thanks to innovative IT, combined with outstanding levels of teaching and support, we have been able to focus on what matters most - giving our students the very best education and support. The College has been nationally recognised for this focus, which included the online delivery of over 1,000 timetabled lessons for all students each day during lockdown. Our connected approach has seen us selected to lead on a collaborative project to develop national, ‘cutting edge digital approaches to online learning.’

You can now even get the College experience from the comfort of home! We’ve created interactive campus tours to help you discover our facilities remotely, combined with 360 degree aerial views of every campus and subject spotlight videos from our tutors giving you a personal insight into our fantastic range of course and subject options.

Subject Spotlight Videos Our tutors have created these personal videos and subject pages to show the wide range of courses you can study here, what you can expect to learn and to give you an idea of what life as a student at our Outstanding College is like.

Discover more online: truro-penwith.ac.uk/ subjectspotlight

08 Why choose us?

360 degree Aerial campus Views Soar above our campus for a real bird’s-eye view. Tour the campus, see the impressive purpose-built facilities made just for you and marvel at our fantastic locations among the stunning Cornish landscape.

See the view online: truro-penwith.ac.uk/ tourtruro

Interactive Campus Tours Get hands on with amazing, fully interactive campus tours. Take control to zoom around buildings, click information points to find out more and explore the fantastic resources and facilities on offer. Walk around to get a real sense of the spaces where you will study and discover a world of opportunity.

Take the tour online: Be part of the truro-penwith.ac.uk/ tourtruro connected College

09 1 / George Sioufi Former Student Council Chair

I chose to take part to act as a voice for students. It’s great to get involved with extra-curricular activities as it helps to boost your CV and personal statement for university as well as being Make an enjoyable activity to complement your studies. the 1 most of it 2 It’s not all about your studies. Student life is rich, vibrant and hugely rewarding. Embrace the opportunity.

2 / Izzy Grant-French Cricket Academy

Truro College is the perfect College for new opportunities. The timetable for each student is very organised allowing for each student to have lectures and have free time to meet old friends and interact with other members of the College in an area that you are passionate about, from Medical Science to Cricket Academies.

10 Why choose us? 3 / Charlotte Hornby College Trips to France, eSwatini and Iceland

Going on the trips made me more motivated and increased my interest in a subject. I’m not just sat in a classroom learning and writing about a country and its culture, it becomes more relatable and I have memories of the place and the people. I would have never been able to go to places like the Kingdom of eSwatini without the College.

4 / Finn Corney former Maths Challenge 4 Representative I enjoyed maths so it was great to represent the College in London in a subject I love, I felt 3 a part of something, like I was contributing to something. It really added something to my experience here.

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5 / Olivia Dunn Health, Wellbeing and Sport Activator

I would recommend the HWS programme 100%. I put a lot into it and I got so much out of it; in terms of support, making new friends, doing new sports, having more things to put on my university application and I was nominated to become a This Girl Can ambassador. It helped to split up my day so I wasn’t working all the time and it helped to get some energy out to relieve stress.

11 Academies Make the most of it Whether it is sporting, academic or artistic, by joining an academy you will love being immersed in an environment that will see your skill-levels soar. Music The achievements of our academy students are a huge source of pride for all involved, with many representing their country in sport, gaining national recognition with their music or breaking new ground in their chosen field of study.

Alex Moreman Medics’ Academy

When I decided to study medicine, the Medics’ Academy was the thing that helped most on my application. The support available is irreplaceable and makes the academy an excellent choice. Emily Myatt Medics’ Academy Medics’ Coordinator

Every year we help our students get places on their dream courses, which include medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. We bring in guest lecturers, hold hands-on workshops and provide you with practice interviews to help you through the application process.

12 Why choose us? See more of our Academies on page 134

Sports Art & Design

Tom Findlay Music Academy - Brass Emmanuel Moses Basketball Academy Anya Harper Print Academy

I really loved being part of it I enjoyed the Basketball Academy As I chose English, Geography, because of the challenging because it helped me to get better German and Politics A Levels, the pieces that we got to explore. It is in the sport, helped build my academy allowed me to still enjoy open to people of all levels from confidence and helped many other a creative subject. I wanted an beginner to advanced and is a aspects of my life. outlet for my creative side and this great environment where you can allowed me to do so while meeting improve your skills. Emily Lord Sport Academy new friends. Coordinator Tom quirke Music Academy Tristan Sherwood Print Academy Coordinator The great thing about the Coordinator academies is that they’re there for Academies provide the perfect everyone. Whether you’re new to a Joining an academy different to space for students to nurture and sport you’ve always wanted to play your course is a fantastic way to develop creative skills alongside or you’re looking to reach the next add some variety to your week. their studies. Joining an academy level of a sport you’ve played for It will give you a chance to learn and meeting like-minded people is years, our academies are here to something new, meet people with a great way to make new friends help you improve and have fun. similar interests and provide a from across the College. break from your studies.

13 Outstanding opportunities Former and current students are having the most incredible experiences.

With a little ambition and the support from Truro and Penwith College, we’ll help you get where you want to go, no matter where in the world that may be. Here is just a taster:

A World of Opportunity Course trips

Students at the College have been to America, Portugal, Spain, France, Canada, Iceland, Eswatini, Honduras, Japan, Belgium and Germany through trips in their subject area.

14 Why choose us? Art & Design New York Trip

Art & Design students made a trip across the pond to New York, where they had the opportunity to visit some incredible museums as well as immerse themselves in the local art.

Honduras Conservation Trips

Students enjoy conservation Student success trips to learn about biodiversity, Worldskills Competition preservation and to conduct surveys on local flora and fauna Painting and Decorating in forests and in the waters off Apprentice Thomas, from the Caribbean coast. Penzance, is on the road to Shanghai, for the finals of the International WorldSkills Competition, after being selected for the UK Squad.

Expert Guidance Mentoring Programme

English and languages students received mentoring from world- leading journalists from the BBC, Sky News, CNN and more thanks to our 12-week mentoring Chemistry partnership with the John Competition success Schofield Trust.

Our Chemistry students came out on top, plus gained valuable experience, at the Regional Schools’ Analyst competition, run by the Royal Society of Chemistry and hosted by Plymouth University.

15 Supporting Whatever you choose to study, support is available throughout You your time at Truro College.

Tamsin Merritt Learning Services - Transition & Support Team Leader

Caroline Keech What do you offer? Student Services Team Leader I am here to help students with additional needs on mainstream What do you offer? courses. I provide support during Student Services offers wrap- We might be able to help you the transition from school to around support for students so that financially using the bursary for a College and my team offers in- they can achieve their potential. bus pass or to purchase equipment class support to students who have The team offers support for for your course. Later on we might Education Health Care Plans for students about bursaries, mental be able to help you decide about their additional needs. health concerns, counselling, your career aspirations and support safeguarding, careers advice, you with applications to universities How will it help me? sexual health advice and much or employment. Throughout your Our team of study tutors offer 1:1 more. time at College, we are here to tuition in Maths and English, we support you. can screen you for Dyslexia and How will it help me? offer follow-up advice and our It could help you throughout your How do I find out more? Autism Champions are here to time at College. At the start we We are based in the Mylor building support students on the autistic might be able to help you settle into where you can drop in at any time. spectrum. a new environment and help if you We can also be contacted online are feeling anxious about anything. or via phone through one of our How do I find out more? dedicated emails or numbers. You will find me in Mylor Learning Services or you can email me at [email protected].

16 Why choose us?

Sally Woodley Learning Services - RESOURCES Team Leader

What do you offer? How will it help me? Truro and Penwith College From help accessing the right Learning Centres offer a range of information online and from relaxed and quiet environments for physical resources to guidance studying with access to physical with computers, printing, copying and online resources and support and scanning, we are here to from experienced members of support your studying in anyway staff. Most of the Learning Centres we can. have open-access computers and study spaces for individual and How do I find out more? group work. To find out more come and talk to us in the Learning Centres, call us Julian Wills We stock a wide range of resources on 01872 308356, or email us at that provide credible and relevant learningservices@truro-penwith. Health, Wellbeing and Sport information, which will help you ac.uk. Coordinator with your course work. All of our resources are free to borrow. We What do you offer? provide: books, e-books, online HWS offers over 100 free physical resources, subject specific journals activity opportunities every week (magazines) and DVDs. across the Truro, Penwith and Callywith sites.

How will it help me? Helping you to achieve your best, both The HWS programme offers non- competitive, relaxed and friendly academically and personally, is our physical activity opportunities to help promote good physical health top priority. We’re here to support you and mental wellbeing. every step of the way. How do I find out more? You can find out more by emailing [email protected] or following us on Facebook at HealthWellbeingandSport and Twitter at @HWStruropenwith

17 Get Results Go places we know you will have the time of your life at Truro and Penwith College, and your results are a big part of it.

You will be studying at one of the top non-selective colleges in the country. Department for Education league tables again placed us as one of the top Further Education colleges in the country in 2020 across both academic and vocational measures.

The College resides in the top of all colleges nationally year-on-year for academic and vocational results and 2020 was no exception. The summer exams were cancelled, with Centre Assessed Grades awarded across academic and vocational qualifications. As expected, Truro and Penwith College students achieved results consistent with years of very high performance. Overall, the results saw a further increase to record levels both in high grades awarded and in the progress students make during their time at the College.

Sarah Shepherd Kim Shail

Sarah from Wadebridge studied Kim from Gulval, near Penzance, A Level History, Geography studied A Level Biology, Chemistry and Politics A Levels. Sarah’s and Maths at Penwith College after outstanding results will see her completing his GCSEs at Mounts study History at the Russell Bay Academy. Group’s University of Nottingham. “I’m thrilled and over the moon,” he “I’d like to be an MP, so my A* in said after receiving his results. Kim Politics was really pleasing. I live in will be using his grades to study Wadebridge but chose to travel to Medicine at university level in 2021. the College for its Politics course, my tutor was amazing and really enthusiastic. Work as hard as you can and it will pay off.”

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Alice Crooks

Alice, from Helston, studied “I really enjoyed the variety. I’d Biology, Psychology and Sociology find myself doing practical work A Levels at Penwith College. in science and then learning in a Alice had her place confirmed at classroom environment, always Reading University to study Clinical getting the help and support I Psychology. needed.

“Penwith College is a really nice “I’d advise new students to say ‘yes’ environment. It’s closer to a to everything. I got the opportunity university experience and a good to go on trips and take part in stepping-stone. research projects which was cool.”

Tanya Maduveko

A Level student Tanya from Threemilestone near Truro studied Chemistry, Biology and Psychology. Tanya is planning a gap year and will then apply to study medicine at the Russell Group’s University of Exeter and Cardiff University

“I am really pleased with my results, they are what I was expecting. I really enjoyed studying at the College. I liked having the opportunity to meet new people from different areas and with different interests.

Mia Abbott-Smith “Don’t be afraid to ask if you’re not sure if your course is for you BTEC Sport Diploma student Mia or what career to pursue. I went to from Camborne was delighted career workshops and discovered to receive her result. Mia is a the Medics’ Academy, which keen rugby player and was part helped me confirm my career of the College’s Women’s Rugby ambitions in medicine.” Academy - she is now off to Gloucestershire University to study for a BSc in Physical Education and Coaching and also hopes to advance her rugby career.

“I was really pleased with my results. I was struggling a bit in the final year, but my tutors definitely helped me a lot.”

19 What to Choose Are you aware of just how many options there are for you? You have so much choice.

If you want to stay in full-time All of these options will give you see page 183 for education, you can choose an advantage whether you want subjects that interest you, either to find a job or go on to university. our Open Event a variety at A Level or on the IB We’ll help you make the choice Diploma, or specialising in one that’s right for you. details. area on a vocational course. You may decide classroom-based For more information about your Please note at the time of going learning isn’t for you anymore. options, make sure you attend one to print the College is awaiting Many of our full-time Vocational of our many Open Events. Whether clarification from awarding bodies courses are practically based, or online or in person, you will get the regarding provision that will be you could start an Apprenticeship, opportunity to see our fantastic approved to run from 2021. learning while at work and coming facilities and find out about your to College on specific days. We life as a student at one of the best also offer programmes for those colleges in the country. with no prior qualifications, who are seeking employment or access to full-time education.

20 What to Choose

For those with Programmes that Work-based learning difficulties and balance work qualifications that disabilities. experience and enable you to get real qualifications leading life experience and to Apprenticeships, earn while you learn. further study or work.

Foundation Personal Apprenticeships Studies Professional Level 2 & 3 Entry & Level 1 Development How long is it? A minimum of 12 Level 1, 2 & 3 months. How long is it? Various durations. How long is it? Various durations. What do you need? There What do you need? No prior are no formal requirements as qualification required. What do you need? No prior Apprenticeships are not just qualification required. based on previous academic What is it? These Entry Level achievement. Apprenticeships are and Level 1 courses are designed What is it? These programmes put available to anyone over the age of to enable students with learning an equal emphasis on qualifications 16. Some start in September but difficulties and disabilities to obtain and work experience leading to an many start throughout the year. the skills they need to participate Apprenticeship, Further Education You will need to be committed, within the community. Many or paid employment. motivated, enthusiastic and programmes are tailored to your reliable. Applicants will typically individual needs and have a flexible You will be able to develop your be interviewed prior to starting an approach. skills to ensure that you are ready Apprenticeship programme. and able to obtain a full-time job or an Apprenticeship. Alternatively, What is it? As an Apprentice you you may decide that after your will be working for a local business, work placement, further education earning a real wage, gaining is required to obtain your career practical skills and completing aspirations; as a Truro and nationally recognised qualifications. Penwith College student you will Choosing the Apprenticeship route have access to all of the relevant gets you straight into the career courses that the College has to of your choice. After finishing, the offer. majority of Apprentices (85%) will stay in employment, with two- thirds (64%) staying with the same employer. You will be employed for at least 30 hours per week and take part in a mixture of taught courses, workshops, work-based assessments and e-learning. You will also have a dedicated training adviser who will help and support you throughout. For further details please call 01872 242711 or email apprenticeships@truro-penwith. ac.uk

21 Specialist vocational Courses focused on A full-time vocational courses. In order to progression to further course in a single reach Level 3 you study or employment. specific subject that must complete an is equivalent to three appropriate lower level. A Levels.

Technical Courses Progression Extended Diploma Level 1, 2 & 3 Level 1 & 2 Level 3

How long is it? Various durations How long is it? One year. How long is it? Two years - In depending on subject and level. year one you will complete a What do you need? Progression Level 3 Foundation Diploma What do you need? 1: No prior qualification required. before progressing to gain the full Hair, Beauty and Catering Level 1: Progression 2: You are required Extended Diploma at the end of Three GCSEs at Grade 2 including to achieve three GCSEs at Grade Year 2 unless otherwise stated. English Language (or English 3 including English Language (or Literature) and/or Maths. English Literature) and/or Maths. What do you need? Four GCSEs at Grade 4 to include either English Hair, Beauty and Catering Level What is it? These courses are Language or Literature and/ 2: Three GCSEs at Grade 3 plus focused on progression, either to or Maths. A Merit on a Level 2 either English Language (or English further study, an Apprenticeship or Diploma in an appropriate subject Literature) and/or Maths at into employment. You will develop can also be considered (plus Grade 4. knowledge and understanding by English and/or Maths). applying your learning and skills in Construction Level 1: Two GCSEs a work-related context. What is it? Previously known at Grade 2 including English as the National Diploma, the Language (or English Literature) Progression 1 pathways include 180-credit, 13-unit qualification and/or Maths. * Functional Skills English and Maths is referred to as the Extended up to Level 1 and a Work Skills Diploma. This Diploma is equivalent Motor Vehicle Level 1: Three qualification. Achievement at Level to three subjects at A Level. It GCSEs at Grade 2 including 1 is essential for progression onto is an excellent route if you have English Language (or English Level 2 courses. The Progression decided on the broad area of Literature), Maths and a Science.* 2 pathway encompasses specific employment you wish to pursue. vocational qualifications, Level The combination of a range of * These grades are desirable but 2 Maths and English courses specialist modules with the depth all will be considered following a and prepares learners for the of knowledge acquired enables you successful interview. world of work. Learners have the to progress successfully into higher opportunity to progress to Level 3 education or into employment. You Level 3 Technical courses require courses such as Level 3 courses will also be required to undertake successful completion of a lower- including Extended Diplomas, several hours of independent level qualification in an appropriate and the programme also prepares study. Assessment is through subject. learners well for Apprenticeships coursework, external written exams and employment. Assessment and evaluation of practical skills. What is it? Technical courses will be through a combination involve studying the theory and of external examination and practical elements of your chosen coursework. subject. These will enable you to develop occupational knowledge and progress into industry.

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You can study this Choose three A Levels Study six subject areas alongside A Levels or from over 40 subjects. in this highly regarded an Extended Diploma. It’s a good way of alternative to A Levels, keeping your options which is fully recognised open. by universities.

Extended A Level IB Diploma Certificate/ Level 3 Level 3 Diploma Level 3 How long is it? Two years How long is it? Two years What do you need? Five GCSEs What do you need? Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in appropriate at Grade 4 or above in a broad How long is it? Two years. subjects, to include English range of subjects, including English Language or Literature and/or and Maths at Grade 5. Grade 6 is What do you need? Four GCSEs Maths at Grade 5 or above and required in subjects appropriate to at Grade 4 or above or a Level 2 with specific relevant subjects Higher Level options. Diploma in appropriate subjects. related to your A Level choices at Grade 6 and above. What is it? The IB Diploma What is it? The Level 3 Extended (International Baccalaureate) Certificate/Diploma are an excellent What is it? Advanced Level is an excellent alternative to A addition if you are studying A programmes consist of formal Levels. It will be attractive if you Levels. They can add breadth lectures, class activities and have enjoyed studying a range to an academic programme of assessments, set homework of subjects at GCSE and want to study and provide a vocationally and problem solving. For each continue doing so at an advanced relevant dimension. The six-unit subject, you will also be required level. You will study three subjects qualification is equivalent to one to undertake several hours of at Higher Level and three subjects A Level. Assessment is through independent study. Modern study at Standard Level. You will also coursework and evaluation of facilities are available in the College follow a Theory of Knowledge practical skills including a final and successful students use these course, produce an Extended major project. effectively. Essay and undertake Creativity, Action and Service-based projects. We strongly encourage a broad programme for A Level students. Specialised forms of assessment Most subject specifications are are used as appropriate to assessed by examination but some each subject as well as written include coursework assessment. examinations, all reflecting the All A Levels at the College will be balance and educational diversity Need some delivered in the new linear format of the IB programme. The IB is fully with no qualification at the end of recognised by all UK universities. year one. Academic assessment help? for Linear A Levels will take place at the end of two years of study. Need help choosing the right Students must study a minimum of option for you? Check out page three A Levels. 183 for details of our Open Events.

23 This new qualification combines classroom theory and practical learning with an extended industry placement of 45 days.

T Levels Level 3

How long is it? Two years. Experience with a real employer in a real workplace will allow you What do you need? Four GCSEs to apply the skills and knowledge at Grade 4 to include either English you learn in the classroom to the Language or Literature and/or job, giving you a taste of the world Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit of work you can expect once you in an appropriate subject can also complete your studies. be considered (plus English and/ or Maths). T Levels will be of particular interest to students thinking about What is it? T Levels are equivalent employment or a higher-level to three A Levels. T Levels combine Apprenticeship on completion. classroom theory, practical learning These qualification are highly and a three-month industry respected as a recognised placement with an employer to vocational equivalent to three make sure students have real A Levels for progression to higher experience of the workplace. education. T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work. They provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door to highly skilled employment, an Apprenticeship or higher level study.

Around 80% of your time will be spent at College with the remaining 20% being spent at your placement. This differs to an Apprenticeship, which is typically 80% on-the-job and 20% in the classroom.

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T Level T Level Construction: Construction: Design, Surveying On-Site & Planning

Why choose this course? This course is for those who have an Why choose this course? If interest in construction craft skills you have an interest in technical and possibly wish to progress construction or civil engineering to an organisational role in the this T Level may be the right course construction industry. for you. What will I learn? This T Level What will I learn? This T Level consists of a core component, T Level Digital consists of a core component, occupational specialisms, and occupational specialism and an industry placement. You will Business Services an industry placement. You will study a number of core and study a number of core and specialist modules to develop specialist modules to develop your knowledge, understanding Why choose this course? If you your knowledge, understanding and competence including: have an interest in data analysis and competence including: Health & safety, science, then this T Level may be the Health & safety, science, design, construction & the built right course for you. This brand design, construction & the built environment industry, sustainability, new course has been developed environment industry, sustainability, measurement, building technology, in collaboration with employers measurement, building technology, information and data, relationship to give you the skills needed to information and data, relationship management, digital technology, gain employment within the data management, digital technology, construction and business analysis sector. construction business structure, structures. In addition, you will project management, law, specialise in one area of on-site What will I learn? This T Level valuations, material properties, construction - Plastering, Painting consists of a core component, structural elements, loading & Decorating, Bricklaying or occupational specialism and and potential failure, maths for Carpentry. Skills developed in your an industry placement. You will structural analysis, structural chosen specialism will be focused learn about; common sources mechanics, maths techniques, on preparing you for the workplace of data, data structures, data geology and setting out with the skills and knowledge you blending, data architecture, solving earthworks. In addition to modules will need to hit the ground running. business problems using data studied at College, you will spend a In addition to modules studied at and interpreting data. You will also significant amount of time learning College, you will spend a significant undertake an industry placement in the workplace. You will be amount of time learning in the with an employer focused on guided and supported to develop workplace. An employer set project developing your practical and skills and competence, applying will form part of your assessment. technical skills. These will last a what you have learnt to a real- A significant work placement minimum of 45 working days but world scenario. will allow you to develop skills can last longer. and competence, applying what Where will it take me? With you have learnt to a real-world Where will it take me? Careers further training this qualification scenario. within Digital Business Services could lead to many careers within include data technician, data the building industry including Where will it take me? With architect, data analyst, content construction site engineering, further training this qualification management and IT consultancy. building control, geospatial could lead to many careers within surveying and town planning. the building industry. T Levels will also allow progression into higher education.

25 T Level Digital T Level Education Production, Design & Childcare & Development Why choose this course? If you have an interest in education and Why choose this course? If childcare then this T Level may be you have an interest in computer the right course for you. In addition programming then this T Level to your College studies you will may be the right course for you. undertake a placement within a This brand new course has been childcare/education setting for a developed in collaboration with minimum of 45 days. employers to give you the skills needed to work within the software What will I learn? In 2020 the development industry. T Level Digital Education pathway and Early Years pathway will be offered. What will I learn? This T Level Support & Services These pathways will consist consists of a core component, of studying core topics to gain occupational specialism and an Why choose this course? If you knowledge and understanding, industry placement. The Core have an interest in networking and an industry placement and Component topics include; security then this T Level may be occupational specialist topics. fundamentals of data, physical the right course for you. This brand Core topics include: an overview and cloud systems, legislation and new course has been developed of childcare and education (0-19), security. Occupational specialism in collaboration with employers child development, supporting topics covered include; systems to give you the skills needed to education, safeguarding, health analysis, designing and developing gain employment working within and safety and wellbeing, software, testing software, network infrastructure. behaviour, observation and maintaining and supporting assessment, equality and diversity, software, developing software in What will I learn? This T Level Special Educational Needs and a collaborative environment and consists of a core component, disability, English as an additional legal and regulatory requirements. occupational specialism and language, parents, families and You will also undertake an industry an industry placement. You will carers, working with others and placement with an employer learn about; business control reflective practice. Students focused on developing your techniques, principles of network will study and be assessed on practical and technical skills. These and infrastructure design, occupational specialism topics. will last a minimum of 45 working communication methods and days but can last longer. problem analysis. You will also Where will it take me? On undertake an industry placement successful completion of the Where will it take me? Careers with an employer focused on Technical Level 3 Certificate in within the software development developing your practical and Childcare and Education, you industry include software testing, technical skills. These will last a will be ideally placed to seek software development, games minimum of 45 working days but employment in a variety of roles, design, web development, and can last longer. such as a children’s centre worker, database administration. nursery nurse, nanny, teaching Where will it take me? Careers assistant, or learning assistant. within Digital Support Services Alternatively, you may continue include network engineer, cyber on to higher education courses in security professional, systems Early Years and Family Studies, or You can also see engineer and computer systems Primary Teaching. more course details analyst. on our website.

26 What to Choose

T Level Health/ T Level Science HealthCare Science Why choose this course? You will also undertake an industry For those who have an interest placement with an employer in working within an industrial focused on developing your scientific laboratory setting, as well practical and technical skills. You Why choose this course? If as the desire to learn about the will be guided and supported to you have an interest in Nursing, application of a range of biological, develop skills and competence in Health or Healthcare Science, chemical and physical scientific a variety of real-life applications, then this T Level may be the right concepts. including an employer set project. course for you. In addition to your College studies you will undertake What will I learn? This T Level Where will it take me? With a placement within a Health/ consists of a core component, an further training this qualification Healthcare setting for a minimum occupational specialism and an could lead to many careers within of 45 days. industry placement, which will give fields including medical, chemical, you valuable vocational insight and biological, physical, environmental What will I learn? In 2021 prepare you for the world of work. and earth science, food science, the Health and Health Science You will study a number of core manufacture and quality control. pathway will be offered. These and specialist modules to develop pathways will consist of studying your knowledge, understanding core topics to gain knowledge and competence including: health and understanding, an industry and safety legislation, industry placement and occupational regulation, scientific methodology, specialist topics. Core topics scientific best practice and include working within the Health operating procedures, a wide and Science sector, Health, Good range of experimental procedures, Scientific and Clinical Practice and data handling and processing, Core Science concepts. Students biology (cellular biology, molecular will study and be assessed on biology, genetics, microbiology, occupational specialism topics. immunology and classification), There are a range of specialisms chemistry (chemical properties, available this includes, Adult reactions, acids/bases, energy Nursing, Midwifery. Mental Health, changes, chemical analysis and Supporting Care of Children and chemical equations) and physics Young People and assisting with (electricity, magnetism, waves, Healthcare Science. nuclear radiation, gases, materials science and thermal physics). Where will it take me? On successful completion of the T-Level, you will be ideally placed to seek employment in a variety of roles within the health and social care sector. Alternatively, you may continue to higher education courses in a specific area of Nursing, Midwifery or other health related subject.

27 Your Future StartsCourses Here 28 See page 24 for T levels >

Art and Design 32 Automotive and Engineering 38 Business and Law 44 Computing and IT 50 Construction 54 English and Languages 60 Food, Catering and Hospitality 66 Foundation Studies 70 Hair and Beauty 74 Health, Social Care and Childcare 80 Humanities and Social Sciences 86 IB Diploma 92 Mathematics 96 Media and Photography 100 Music and Performing Arts 106 Personal and Professional Development 116 Public Services 120 Science 124 Sport 130 Apprenticeship Programmes 146

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Vocational

Art & Design 32 Art & Design UAL L2 Diploma �����37 Creative Practice: Art & Design Media & Photography 100 UAL L3 Diploma & Extended A Levels Film Studies �������������������������������102 Diploma ����������������������������������������37 Media Studies ����������������������������102 Art & Design 32 Photography ������������������������������102 Automotive & Engineering 38 Fine Art �����������������������������������������34 Transport Maintenance L1 Illustration/Graphics ��������������������34 Music & Performing Arts 106 Diploma ����������������������������������������41 Product Design & the Built Dance �����������������������������������������108 Engineering L2 Diploma ���������������42 Environment ���������������������������������34 Drama & Theatre Studies �����������108 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Textiles �����������������������������������������36 Music ������������������������������������������109 Repair L2 Diploma ����������������������42 Textiles Fashion ����������������������������36 Music Technology ����������������������109 Engineering L3 Extended Diploma ����������������������������������������43 Automotive & Engineering 38 Science 124 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Electronics �����������������������������������41 Biology ���������������������������������������126 Repair L3 Diploma �����������������������43 Chemistry �����������������������������������126 Business & Law 44 Environmental Science ��������������127 Business & Law 44 Accounting ����������������������������������46 Geology ��������������������������������������127 Business/Travel & Tourism L2 Business Studies �������������������������46 Physics ���������������������������������������128 Progression ����������������������������������48 Economics �����������������������������������46 Business L3 Extended Diploma ��49 Law �����������������������������������������������48 Sport 130 Travel & Tourism L3 Extended Physical Education ��������������������132 Diploma ����������������������������������������49 Computing & IT 50 Computer Science ����������������������52 Computing & IT 50 Introduction to Information English & Languages 60 Extended Technology L1 Progression ���������52 English Language �����������������������62 Information & Creative English Language & Literature �����62 Certificate / Technology L2 Progression ���������52 English Literature �������������������������64 Diploma Computing L3 Extended French ������������������������������������������65 Diploma ����������������������������������������53 Spanish ����������������������������������������65 Information Technology L3 Spanish ab initio ��������������������������65 Health, Social Care & Extended Diploma �����������������������53 Childcare 80 Humanities & Social Sciences 86 Health & Social Care Level 3 Construction 54 Classical Civilisation ��������������������88 Certificate/Diploma ���������������������82 Construction Skills L1 Diploma ���56 Geography �����������������������������������88 Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma �56 History ������������������������������������������89 Mathematics 96 Plastering L1 Diploma ������������������56 Religious Studies �������������������������89 Mathematical Studies - Core Bench Joinery L2 Diploma �����������57 Politics ������������������������������������������90 Maths Level 3 Certificate �������������99 Bricklaying L2 Diploma ����������������57 Psychology ����������������������������������90 Plastering L2 Diploma ������������������58 Sociology ������������������������������������90 Music & Performing Arts 106 Site Carpentry L2 Diploma ���������58 Music - Classical/Jazz Level 3 Bench Joinery L3 Diploma �����������59 Mathematics 96 Extended Certificate ������������������111 Bricklaying Level 3 Diploma ��������59 Mathematics ��������������������������������99 Music - Rock & Pop Level 3 Site Carpentry L3 Diploma ���������59 Further Mathematics ��������������������99 Extended Certificate ������������������111 Musical Theatre Level 3 Food, Catering & Hospitality 66 Extended Certificate ������������������112 Professional Cookery L1 Diploma ����������������������������������������68

30 Course Contents

Professional Cookery L2 Music Technology L3 Extended Business & Law Diploma ����������������������������������������68 Diploma ��������������������������������������113 Business Administration L2 Advanced Professional Cookery Performing Arts - Dance L3 Extension to L3 ��������������������������151 L3 Diploma �����������������������������������68 Extended Diploma ���������������������114 Customer Service Practitioner Food & Beverage Supervision Performing Arts - Performance L3 L2 �����������������������������������������������152 L3 Diploma �����������������������������������69 Extended Diploma ���������������������114 Assistant Accountant L3 �����������152 Popular Music L3 Extended Business Administrator L3 ���������152 Foundation Studies 70 Diploma ��������������������������������������115 Business Improvement L3 ���������153 Access Inclusive Learning �����������72 Production Arts & Live Events Learning Mentor L3 ��������������������153 Access Skills Development ���������72 L3 Extended Diploma ����������������115 Marketing Assistant L3 ��������������154 Access to Community & Team Leader Supervisor L3 �������154 Education �������������������������������������73 Personal & Professional Skilled for Life Entry L3 ����������������73 Development 116 Construction Traineeships Level 1, 2 & 3 ��������118 Bricklayer L2 ������������������������������155 Hair & Beauty 74 Personal & Professional Carpentry & Joinery - Hair & Beauty Skills L1 Diploma ��76 Development L2 & 3 ������������������118 Architectural Joinery L2 �������������155 Barbering L2 Diploma ������������������76 Carpentry & Joinery - Site Beauty Therapy L2 Diploma ��������77 Public Services 120 Carpenter L2 �����������������������������156 Ladies Hairdressing L2 Diploma ��77 Public Services L2 Progression �123 Painter & Decorator L2 �������������156 Beauty Therapy L3 Diploma ��������77 Public Services L3 Extended Plasterer L2 ��������������������������������156 Hairdressing L3 Diploma �������������79 Diploma ��������������������������������������123 Carpentry & Joinery - Nail Technologies L3 Diploma �����79 Architectural Joinery L3 �������������157 Theatrical & Media Make Up Science 124 Carpentry & Joinery - Site L3 Diploma �����������������������������������79 Applied Science - Analytical & Carpenter L3 ������������������������������157 Forensic Science L3 Extended Health, Social Care & Diploma �������������������������������������128 Computing & IT Childcare 80 Applied Science - Biomedical Infrastructure Technician L3 �������158 Introductory Diploma in Health Science L3 Extended Diploma ��128 & Social Care L1 Progression ������82 Food, Catering & Hospitality Children’s Play, Learning & Sport 130 Baker L2 �������������������������������������158 Development L2 Progression ������83 Sport L2 Progression �����������������132 Commis Chef L2 ������������������������159 Health & Social Care L2 Sport L3 Extended Diploma �����133 Hospitality Team Member L2 �����160 Progression ����������������������������������83 Sport & Exercise Science L3 Production Chef L2 ��������������������160 Children’s Play, Learning & Extended Diploma ���������������������133 Chef de Partie L3 ����������������������161 Development L3 Extended Hospitality Supervisor L3 ����������161 Diploma ���������������������������������������85 Senior Production Chef L3 �������162 Health & Social Care L3 Extended Diploma �����������������������85 Apprenticeships Hair & Beauty Beauty Therapy L2 ���������������������162 Media & Photography 100 Automotive & Engineering Hair Professional - Barber L2 ����163 Media & Photography L1 Engineering Operative L2 ����������149 Hair Professional - Hairdresser Progression ��������������������������������103 Engineering Technician - Machinist L2 �����������������������������������������������163 Art & Design - Photography / Toolmaker L3 ���������������������������149 Nail Services Technician L2 ������164 UAL Level 2 Progression �����������103 Engineering Technician - Advanced Beauty Therapist L3 �164 Creative Media Production & Mechatronics Maintenance Advanced & Creative Hair Technology UAL L2 Technician L3 �����������������������������150 Professional L3 ��������������������������165 Progression ��������������������������������104 Engineering Technician - Creative Practice: Photography Technical Support Technician / Health, Social Care & Childcare UAL L3 Diploma & Extended Production Engineer L3 �������������150 Adult Care Worker L2 �����������������165 Diploma ��������������������������������������104 Motor Vehicle Service & Repair Early Years Practitioner L2 ���������165 Creative Media Production & Maintenance Technician - Light Early Years Educator L3 �������������166 Technology UAL L3 Extended Vehicle L3 �����������������������������������151 Lead Adult Care Worker L3 �������166 Diploma ��������������������������������������104 Metal Fabricator L3 �������������������151 Teaching Assistant L3 ���������������167

Music & Performing Arts 106 Acting L2 Progression ����������������112 Music L2 Progression ����������������113

31 Why choose art and design at Truro college?

Dedicated and unique Excellent links with the Students thrive in a Art and Design building creative industries and creative and supportive equipped with specialist lecturers with real-life environment. 1 facilities. 2 experience. 3 Art and Design

Discover more about the Foundation Diploma in Art & Design on page 178

An opportunity to develop your creative skills, explore a wide range of disciplines, learn new techniques and challenge your imagination. Students will normally be 18 years old when starting this course, having achieved A Level qualifications or an Extended Diploma within art-based subjects.

32 See more course details online: truro-penwith.ac.uk/art-design

As an Art and Design Your creativity will be enhanced with a unique learning environment. The student, you will have White building is a purpose-built art facility containing specialist studios and exhibition spaces. These studios will provide you with an experience of the freedom to explore the diverse creative industries. new ideas while developing technical You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work as well as a chance to exhibit in our exhibitions. Many students progress to university skills in your chosen or to our successful Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course, based medium. at our Tregye campus.

Every year, students develop and explore new skills and ideas. They progress to prestigious universities and become part of the creative industries.

Mark Dunford Programme Team Leader

• Animation • Interior Design • Architecture • Product Design Choose ART • Ceramics • Jewellery Design • Fashion & Textiles • Print Making and Design for • Fine Art • Sculpture careers in: • Graphic Design • Illustration

33 A Level A Level Fine Art A Level A Level Product Illustration/ Design & the Built Why choose this course? Do you enjoy drawing? Would you Graphics Environment like to improve your skills and knowledge? Would you like the opportunity to see and understand Why choose this course? Do Why choose this course? Do the world in a different way? This you possess a lively, enquiring you have an interest in modelling course offers you the opportunity mind? Do you enjoy developing your three dimensional ideas to develop creatively, either as your ideas through drawing and using traditional materials such a personally enriching interest utilising a range of processes as card, wood, and expanded or as part of your progression towards a final product? You will foam, but also wish to explore towards a career within the creative learn to develop design solutions, the possibilities of computer industries. exploring the power of visual design and computer modelling? communication as an invaluable Develop creative practice and What will I learn? You will commercial tool. understanding of the wider design develop key skills and knowledge industries with Product Design and fundamental to the world of art What will I learn? You will the Built Environment. and design. During a series of begin with a range of varied and workshops you will explore a range challenging workshops, developing What will I learn? You will of two-dimensional materials and fundamental skills and knowledge begin with a variety of different approaches, such as tone, mark integral to the world of illustration workshops, working and modelling making, ink, mixed media, colour and design including a mix of with wood, clay, wire and foam. and painting. You will explore how traditional and contemporary Use creative technologies, CAD, 3D a range of modern and historic processes. You will develop skills printing and laser cutting/engraving artists have communicated in industry standard software and wherever possible ensure the ideas through their imagery and including Adobe Photoshop, use of sustainable materials and techniques. Year two builds Illustrator and InDesign. Other processes. Throughout the course on your learning. Experimental aspects include typography, you will explore the rich history of drawing practical workshops are thumbnail sketches, layout design design and learn from designers held throughout, encouraging you and mixed media. You will research and architects both past and to take risks and work in new and a range of illustrative and graphic present. As well as being creative, different ways. styles, applying this knowledge to there is a small written element. develop your individual practice. Varied experimental 3D modelling Where will it take me? A workshops encourage you to qualification in Fine Art is highly Where will it take me? You can work in new and exciting ways valued by many universities progress directly from A Level to while extending your learning and and employers. As a ‘classical’ an arts degree such as Graphic potential. ‘creative’ subject it is applicable to Design, Visual Communication, almost any progression in art and Illustration, Games Design and Where will it take me? A design and an excellent subject Multi-Media Design. Employment qualification in 3D Design is to complement courses such as as a graphic designer is the highly valued by universities and Architecture, History of Art, Film, clearest route but this course also employers and is applicable to Prosthetics and Theatrical Make offers a way into illustration or, with almost any progression in Art and Up, Art Therapy and Education. further study, animation; you could Design. This course would be work for the media, an advertising suitable for students interested in company or design agency. Architecture, Interior Design, Set Design and Sustainable Product Design.

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See page 20 for entry requirements

34 Lecturers are really supportive and so enthusiastic about their Meet the Student subjects. Q&A

Lara Read

Lara is from Redruth and studied Art & Design: Fine Art, Illustration/Graphics and Classical Civilisation A Levels. She previously attended Pool Academy.

How did you find the teaching staff? Really good, really supportive and so enthusiastic about their subjects which is great. They’re constantly helping throughout the projects, giving help and advice and recommending artists and stuff to look at.

What did you enjoy most about your time at College? Probably the social life actually. I made a lot of really good friends here which I wouldn’t have met otherwise because people come from all over Cornwall.

Would you recommend Truro College? Oh yeah, I definitely recommend it. It’s got such a broad range of subjects that you can study and the teachers are all specialists in them, so I think it’s definitely a good choice.

What are you planning to do next? I’m staying on for another year doing the Foundation Art and Design course at the Tregye campus. A Level A Level Textiles

Why choose this course? Do you love the tactile qualities of fabrics and stitch? Do you enjoy drawing and visualising your ideas through a hands-on approach to materials? The Textiles course encourages you to explore the breadth of approaches available within contemporary textiles today, developing your skills in stitched, printed and constructed textile processes.

What will I learn? Starting by exploring stitch (both hand and machine) as a drawing medium, you will build a comprehensive textiles vocabulary to help you find your own voice within the subject. Workshops are structured to familiarise you with different techniques including: appliqué, soluble fabrics, heat reactive materials, weaving, fabric manipulation, screen printing, A Level Textiles Fashion collagraph printing, and repeat pattern design. We will also explore how contemporary and historic Why choose this course? Do and model a garment on a dress textile makers communicate ideas. you enjoy drawing and designing form, pattern making, how to select garments and accessories, as appropriate fabrics and fibres, Where will it take me? You can well as the challenge of bringing together with garment construction progress directly to a wide range of your ideas to life through making? techniques. You will explore how degree courses in preparation for a The Textiles Fashion course historic and contemporary fashion career in textiles, fashion or interior will encourage you to develop designers communicate their ideas design. a creative and experimental and how fashion is influenced approach to contemporary fashion by social and political events. design and garment making. Working in sketchbooks, you will evidence your evolving skills and What will I learn? You will learn knowledge, fashion terms and a diverse range of skills including ideas, documenting and constantly fashion drawing, how to drape reflecting on your creative development.

Where will it take me? You can Check it out. See the art studios progress directly to a wide range of degree courses in preparation for a and fantastic facilities online career in fashion or textiles. through our 360o interactive campus tours.

See page 20 for entry requirements

36 Vocational UAL Level 2 UAL Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma Diploma Art & Creative Practice: Art & design Design Why choose this course? You Where will it take me? The will discover how artists, designers Extended Diploma will provide Why choose this course? and makers see the world and you with the opportunity to utilise If you are interested in creative learn how they develop and realise and develop broad, transferable study, then this course will provide their original ideas in both gallery skills, encouraging your personal you with a range of skills and and commercial settings. You will and professional development. knowledge of the art and design be able to use art and design to Progression to a higher education area. communicate your innovative ideas degree course is usual, allowing effectively and realise your potential direct access to courses such as What will I learn? You will within the creative industries. Fine Art, Illustration, Interior Design, develop practical art and design Fashion, Architecture, History of skills in drawing and painting, What will I learn? Your journey Art, Film, Prosthetics and Theatrical graphics, mixed media, stitch, and will begin with experimentation Makeup, Therapy and Education. three dimensional materials such and development of essential as wire, as well as researching art and design skills in all the historical and contemporary specialist areas we offer. Your art and design. This course will diploma programme will combine develop your confidence to enable nine creative areas by themes, you to make personal creative enabling you to discover your choices through a range of themed interest, including ceramics, digital, projects. This will involve your fine art, graphic design, contextual discovery through the processes understanding, life drawing, of making and designing within printmaking, textiles and three- the context of art and design. You dimensional design. will gain experience of working through project briefs with a variety of media, materials and processes in the areas of fine art painting and sculpture, design, graphics and textiles. During this course you will explore the potential of technology, a range of tools, processes, equipment and techniques.

Where will it take me? This course will provide preparation for further study at Level 3, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design or an Apprenticeship. During the course you will create a portfolio of diverse art and design work, which can be taken to interviews.

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37 Why choose automotive and Engineering at Truro college?

Develop skills and Study in outstanding Learn from extremely knowledge that are in facilities providing the experienced staff who demand both locally and best possible experience. know how to help you 1 nationally. 2 3 succeed. Automotive and Engineering

Learn more about our Automotive & Engineering apprenticeships on page 146. 38 See more course details online: truro-penwith.ac.uk/auto-engineering

You will learn and Purpose-built workshops and classrooms provide the resources to develop hone essential industry the knowledge needed for a successful career. You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and skills within the Seaton Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. building, the centre for construction and Away from the College, you can follow previous students who have seen the pinnacle of technology and engineering with trips to Silverstone for engineering. Formula 1, as well as explore the combination of creativity and production with a behind-the-scenes look at Disneyland Paris.

The knowledge gained on your course will give you skills to successfully gain a job in industry or progress to higher education.

Nick Tillyer Programme Team Leader

• Aeronautical Engineering • Electronic Control Systems • Automotive Engineering Design Choose • Civil Engineering • Electronic Engineering • Fabrication & Welding • Motor Vehicle Retail AUTOMOTIVE AND • Vehicle Service & • Vehicle Diagnostic & Fault ENGINEERING for Maintenance Finding careers in: • Environmental Engineering • Production Engineering

39 Meet the Student Q&A Laura Burley

Laura is from Falmouth and studied the Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma. She previously attended Penryn College.

Why did you choose this course? I chose this course because I enjoyed doing practical work and because it was a stepping stone to doing Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at university, which will hopefully get me to be an officer in the Navy as a Marine Engineer.

What’s was your favourite part of the course? Definitely the workshop or manual drawing. I loved being practical and you got to be very creative. I’m not a particularly academic person I loved being so this is why I chose a diploma rather than A Levels. There was a lot to do on the practical course and a lot of writing but it was still really fun. and I got What was your time at the College like? The College was great. All the staff are really lovely as well. I thought to be very I would be nervous coming onto an ‘all-boys’ course but everyone was lovely and they creative. all treated you like family. A Level Vocational A Level Level 1 Diploma Transport Maintenance Electronics Why choose this course? Do Where will it take me? On you enjoy Science and Maths? Are completion of this qualification Why choose this course? If you curious about how vehicles you could gain employment as you enjoy finding out about how work? Do you ever have the urge to an Apprentice, or progress onto electronic devices work and fancy take things apart to see how they a Level 2 course to further your designing your own circuits then work and have an inquisitive mind? knowledge and increase your the A Level in Electronics is for Then this course could be for you. chance of employment. The you. You may also be interested course is structured to enable in computers and programming What will I learn? The motor you to gain work experience over and these skills are taught on the industry is a diverse and interesting the duration of the course. This is course. You should already have career path that can lead you down highly recommended in order to a good knowledge of maths and many avenues such as motorsport, build your confidence in the vehicle algebra. Having some experience environmentally friendly transport, systems being taught and to give of electronic design and technology vehicle modification, sales, parts you a taste of work as a vehicle would be advantageous. distribution, industrial or even technician in industry. agricultural vehicles. Our Level 1 What will I learn? You will Diploma in Transport Maintenance learn about blocks of circuits and is designed to be an introduction constructing them and testing to various systems found on a voltages and currents. You will look modern day light vehicle and at timing circuits and how using enable you to make an informed capacitors and timer chips help decision on a career path within the us keep regular time and switch industry. things on and off. You will spend time designing and testing power amplifiers as used in hi-fi and radio. You will discover how the basic microprocessor circuit works. You will learn to program the chips to perform tasks such as reading sensors, displaying information, and controlling robots.

Where will it take me? After studying electronics, you can progress to university to study a wide variety of electrical and electronic-based courses - from robotics to control systems, medical electronics to artificial intelligence, or just general electrical and electronic engineering.

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41 Vocational Level 2 Diploma Engineering Level 2 Diploma Light Vehicle Why choose this course? If you Where will it take me? enjoy understanding how things Experienced engineers have high Maintenance & work, problem solving and making levels of job satisfaction as well as things, a Level 2 Engineering good levels of pay. This course is Repair course can develop your skills and designed as a stepping stone into put you in a better position to work the exciting and diverse world of in the exciting field of engineering. engineering and the wide range Why choose this course? If you of opportunities it offers. Once want to work in a garage repairing, What will I learn? You will be you have achieved the Level 2 modifying, servicing or carrying out studying in our well-equipped Progression to Engineering you routine maintenance on cars and classrooms and our hi-tech, will be more employable in the light commercial vehicles this is an on-site engineering workshops, engineering sector and you will excellent qualification that will help being trained on modern manual have better prospects in gaining an you achieve your aim. machines. You will be taught the Apprenticeship. technical and practical aspects What will I learn? You will of engineering manufacturing at be customer-facing and need our modern, industry-standard to develop skills to allow you to workshops, gaining underpinning communicate effectively both knowledge of how to solve a verbally and in writing. You will diverse range of engineering gain excellent technical knowledge problems, while being guided on all of the systems fitted to a by our team of experienced and modern vehicle. qualified tutors. Where will it take me? The qualification that you will be working towards is highly valued by the industry not only in the UK, but in other English speaking countries, potentially allowing you to work all over the world. The IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) governs the standards and skills required by employers in many sectors of the motor vehicle industry. On completion of this qualification, you could gain employment as an Apprentice, you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer or work for an independent garage that services and repairs many different makes of vehicles.

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42 Level 3 Extended Level 3 Diploma Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Engineering Why choose this course? This Where will it take me? After advanced level course is for those successfully completing the Level 3 Why choose this course? If with a previous qualification or award you will have expanded your you enjoy understanding how and industry experience. If you are skills and have better confidence why things work, then the Level 3 interested in diagnostics and the and opportunity to progress onto a Extended Diploma in Engineering technology involved in modern light work-based qualification such as will give you the opportunity to vehicles then this is the course for an Apprenticeship. apply the mathematics and science you. skills you learnt at school to build working systems both virtually and What will I learn? Studying physically. If you are self-motivated this course allows candidates to and resourceful and want to learn learn, develop and practice the to communicate effectively and skills required for employment work well as part of a team, you and/or career progression in the could work in one of the most automotive industry. This involves exciting careers available. the overhauling, diagnostics and knowledge of the vehicle systems, What will I learn? You will which include engines, steering, be stretched and challenged to suspension, brakes, electrics apply the knowledge learned to and transmissions. The course solve engineering problems, to includes six mandatory units, seven understand the importance of specialist mandatory units and one each link in the chain, and develop set of optional units. the skills to overcome problems as they arise. You will have the opportunity to work as an individual and as part of a team both in the classroom environment and in the workshop.

Where will it take me? The Diploma can lead into a wide range of engineering fields including: mechanical, manufacturing, electrical/electronic, civil, marine, environmental, control, automotive, aerospace etc. Completion of the course will enable you to progress into industry, as a technician on an advanced Apprenticeship or lead to further study at university on a wide range of engineering degrees in your preferred field.

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43 Why choose Business and Law at Truro college?

Exciting opportunities to The option to participate Accessible subject study subjects in depth in a wide range of extra- specific resources in providing insight and curricular subject related a specialist Learning transferable skills for further activities. Resources Centre. 1 study and/or employment. 2 3 Business and Law

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Many careers require commercial awareness and business sense. You will develop an understanding of the knowledge, skills and resources that are required for success in the commercial world, learning practical skills that are transferable to any industry.

The excellent range of courses on offer provides really exciting opportunities for both employment and higher education.

Sean Irwin Programme Team Leader

Choose Business AND Law for careers in:

• Advertising Exploring the global world of business, past students have visited • Accountancy Brussels, Barcelona, Paris and New York. Accounting, Economics and • Administration Business Studies will give you a valuable grounding into the concepts • Banking and skills used within the business world. Your exploration of law and the justice system will develop analytical skills and the ability to interpret • Event Management and evaluate problems. Specific progression advice will be available to • Law you if you are seeking to continue your studies in law and past students • Marketing have successfully progressed to prestigious law schools at competitive universities. • Management Consultancy • Project Management • Public Relations • Recruitment & HR • Retail Management • Sales

45 A Level A Level Accounting A Level Business A Level Economics Studies Why choose this course? Why choose this course? You should be able to think in a Economics relates to every aspect structured and logical way; relish Why choose this course? Plan of our lives, from the decisions we problem-solving with figures and on joining the world of work and make as individuals to the policies have a strong desire for accuracy; industry? Whether it is setting of firms and governments. The make written comments on your up your own small business or study of economics enables you to findings; have an eye for detail working for a global multinational, develop a deeper understanding and careful presentation with a many of the key areas of of the world around us that is as willingness to work hard. understanding and useful skills are valuable as it is interesting. introduced within this course. What will I learn? You will What will I learn? Economics gain an excellent understanding What will I learn? You will has been defined as the study of the processes and practices reflect upon the commercial world of the allocation of scarce a business must undertake and how it impacts your daily resources between competing to safeguard its finances, the life and future. You will explore claims and needs. You will explore financial decisions it must make how different businesses interact the nature of markets and their and the preparation of its financial with consumers and competitors role in allocating resources in a statements to satisfy stakeholders. and how they make operational modern economy. You will use the You will be introduced to and and financial decisions. This will concepts of supply and demand practice double-entry bookkeeping help build on your understanding to analyse markets as well as along with the production of of what it takes to manage a investigating the central role of financial statements. Students business, the importance of the government when markets fail are expected to learn how to the everyday decisions facing a and examine the performance of accurately produce financial business and how to consider the UK economy. You will focus statements when calculating the a business’ finances. You will on an understanding and analysis profit made by a business and embrace the global environment of the labour market and business also when valuing a business’ that businesses now operate within structures and investigate the role assets and liabilities. You are and how a business’ strategy of the government and examine expected to produce and must consider technological, key issues and policies affecting interpret your calculations and social, environmental and ethical economic performance. must be able to evaluate by influences. making recommendations on Where will it take me? The how a business might improve its Where will it take me? Many qualification is highly valued performance. universities highly value the by universities and employers. qualification and it is a stepping Employers value economics Where will it take me? Many stone to related topics such as graduates for their analytical way of students undertake accounting business management, economics, thinking and problem-solving skills. and finance degrees. A small marketing and accountancy. The Economics graduates are amongst number of universities may course provides an excellent the highest paid graduates and require a specific grade in A understanding of business there are numerous career options Level Mathematics to go onto concepts that will assist you within in public and private sectors. an Accounting/Finance degree. the commercial world, whether Students may apply directly to running your own business or as an accountancy firms and may be employee. able to undertake Apprenticeship training in conjunction with the AAT See more course qualification. details online.

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46 Renowned as the best college in Cornwall, for me there was no other Meet the Student Choice. Q&A

Joshua Barden

Joshua is from St Austell and studied Accounting, Geography and Mathematics A Levels. He previously attended Penrice Academy.

What did you enjoy most about your courses? They were all really inclusive and the tutors were very hands on in terms of trying to teach us everything we needed to know, I really enjoyed all the lectures. They were teaching us to a really high standard and they made everyone feel included which is good. They were always there to help, particularly my personal tutor.

Why did you choose to study here? It’s widely renowned at the best college in Cornwall, for me there was no other choice. I knew if I wanted a good education this was the place to come.

What advice would you give to new students? It’s a big step up from secondary school. It helps you to learn the differences in the world between being a child and an adult. Knuckle down, it might not be as easy as you think it’s going to be, but there is always someone there to help you if you need it.

What are you planning to do next? I’m currently doing a Level 2 Accountancy Apprenticeship with the College and I’m hoping to progress to the Level 3 and 4. A Level Vocational A Level Law Level 2 Progression Why choose this course? You will be encouraged to engage Should suspected terrorists have fully and critically with current Business/Travel & rights? Should euthanasia be affairs, develop high-level skills legalised? Can you really get away in research, communication, Tourism with murder? Can we trust our analysis and debating together with judiciary? Does ‘life’ really mean experiencing the practical realities life? Are sentences too soft? If of advocacy by participating Why choose this course? these are the kind of questions that in the Bar National Mock Trial Choosing to study the Level interest you, then studying law can Competition. Previous trips include 2 Business/Travel & Tourism give you the answers. visits to Parliament, the United qualification is a great decision Nations in New York and the Truro for lots of reasons, particularly What will I learn? You will have Crown Court. Law is a natural considering the nature of the opportunity to examine the partner to English and history as employment within Cornwall. The English legal system as well as well as politics, psychology and qualification will prepare you for areas of both private and public sociology. different careers by equipping you law together with developing an with organisational skills, marketing understanding of legal method and Where will it take me? Highly knowledge, the ability to present reasoning. valued by many employers, your ideas clearly and financial studying law could not only lead to skills. You will also have the a career in the legal profession as opportunity to undertake a one day a barrister, solicitor, legal executive a week work placement to develop or paralegal, but also to work in the your employability skills and commercial sector, business and prepare you for the world of work. finance, social welfare or politics. What will I learn? The qualification contains a range of core and optional units to ensure that students learn the essential knowledge and skills so that they get connected. can progress onto further study (a more specialist Level 3 Extended See more of College Diploma in Business or Travel & life on social. Tourism for example), or enter into employment. Units you will study range from marketing to customer service. This is an exciting one-year opportunity to study both business and travel and tourism before specialising at the next level.

Where will it take me? In business, you would be aiming to move into entry-level roles, such as assistants in business administration, marketing, finance, human resources, sales and customer service. For travel and tourism this could include positions within travel agencies, visitor attractions or hotels.

48 Level 3 Extended Diploma Business

Why choose this course? The course will provide you with an understanding of how a business operates in an ever changing environment and how marketing, human resources, finance, operations and R&D interlink to achieve business aims and objectives. It will provide you with essential knowledge of how the UK environment impacts upon how a business plans and operates to ensure its success. It will enable you to acquire vital skills and the critical awareness necessary for managing teams and creating value for a business, whilst preparing you Level 3 Extended Diploma for a successful career. Travel & Tourism What will I learn? The course offers a comprehensive range of units including: Change Why choose this course? airports, and for airlines as cabin Management, which explores how Travel and tourism is the fastest crew. A range of study visits will businesses respond to changes growing global industry with an broaden experience of the industry in legislation, new technologies estimated workforce of around and provide invaluable exposure to and market conditions; Business 10% of the world’s population. successful entrepreneurs and the Events where you will be involved The travel and tourism sector scope of the UK tourism industry. in planning and carrying out your offers the opportunity to work for This is an opportunity to take a own event, taking control of every international organisations that vocational course as an initial or aspect; Marketing and Market allow career paths to combine further qualification and gain an Research, which will further both work and travel. Studying understanding of the many sectors develop your understanding of the Diploma will enhance your in the travel & tourism industry. marketing including the creation geographical and business It will develop understanding, of promotional materials and knowledge through the completion knowledge and skills to a high level innovative marketing strategies. of the core and option units. of competence for employment You will have a varied learning within the travel & tourism industry experience involving research for What will I learn? The course will or for progressing to university. assignments, guest speakers, provide an insight into the world lectures, group work and of tour operations and package Where will it take me? discussions and visits. holidays, including being a holiday Successful students progress representative, working as a travel to higher education, studying Where will it take me? Business agent or on a cruise line; the International Tourism Management, is such as diverse subject that hospitality sector, including hotels Events Management or related there are a wide number of ranging from budget to luxury, as subjects. Others readily find progression opportunities available well as restaurants, coffee shops employment in a wide range of ranging from studying the subject and bars; tourist attractions, from businesses. further in higher education, purpose built theme parks to securing a business related historic houses; and the transport apprenticeship or even starting sector, including working at your own business. See page 20 for entry requirements

49 Why choose Computing and IT at Truro college?

Opportunities to learn a Excellent links with local Students flourish in a range of programming industry professionals. challenging environment languages. and will explore their interest in specialist 1 2 3 technology fields. Computing and IT

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With an enjoyment of problem-solving, you will You will have many opportunities be keen to develop your analytical skills. To enjoy to enrich your learning experience with fellow Science, Technology, success in the world of computing and IT you will Engineering and Mathematics add to your technical skills with teamwork and (STEM) students. You could also communication. test your skills against other students across the country and compete in the British Informatics Olympiad.

In an IT focused world, you will learn the skills required to excel in academia and future employment.

Kevin McCoag Programme Team Leader

• Robotics • Systems Analysis • Software Engineering • Digital Design Choose • Games Development • Computer Programming • Information & • Database Administration Computing and IT Communication • Telecommunications for careers in: Technology Industries • Cyber Security • Web Design • Network Security

51 A Level Vocational A Level Computer Level 2 Science Progression Information Why choose this course? If you enjoy learning about the & Creative fundamental principles and concepts behind computer science Technology and how software is engineered, then this course will stretch and challenge you. You will gain Why choose this course? If you skills in a range of programming enjoy learning about information environments, how we use and creative technology, working programming languages to solve Level 1 with images, using the internet problems, how digital technology for research and like the idea is used, and the moral, ethical, Progression of building your own website, legal and cultural opportunities and then this course will stretch and risks. Introduction challenge you by providing valuable insights into how ICT is used today. What will I learn? You will to Information This programme includes the BTEC develop practical skills in a range Level 2 Certificate in Information of programming languages Technology & Creative Technology, GCSE principally Visual C# and Visual English and Maths and the study of Basic.NET and perform systems enterprise. analysis, software engineering Why choose this course? If you and program construction. You enjoy learning about a range of What will I learn? You’ll start will learn how software interacts exciting technologies, this one year off by exploring how ICT is used with hardware, data structures and course will stretch and challenge in a range different environments processes and how the principles you while providing valuable and how useful it can be. The of hardware impact on software insights into how ICT is used today. course gives you an opportunity and data communication. You This programme includes the BTEC to use software applications such will also discover how software Level 1 Certificate in ICT and GCSE as Adobe Animate to create a drives the digital economy and the English and Maths. digital animation and HTML, and implications of the digital revolution CSS to build a website for your on society. What will I learn? You will study professional, digital portfolio. four core units to help develop Furthermore, you will learn how to Where will it take me? skills in planning for progression, create and develop spreadsheets Computer Science complements working with others, internet within a real world environment, many courses, such as Physics, research and being organised. and you will also be using Python Electronics, Mathematics, Other units will include developing to create software applications. technology-related courses, and digital information, solving technical All of this will give you an insight other sciences and could lead to IT problems, creating a working into how the professionals do a degree in Computer Science or spreadsheet model, building a things and will prepare you for computing-related subjects or a website and developing digital progression to Level 3. future in programming, networking, and animated graphics. There business, engineering or banking. are no course exams; all units are Where will it take me? assignment based. Successful completion of the course to at least an overall merit Where will it take me? will allow progression to the Level See more course Successful completion of the 3 Extended Diploma in IT. ICT is course to at least an overall merit constantly evolving and creates details online. will allow progression to the many career opportunities for the Level 2 Information and Creative skilled professional. Technology course.

52 Level 3 Extended Level 3 Extended Diploma Computing Diploma Digital Business Information Services Why choose this course? Based on our hugely successful Technology Extended Diploma for IT, this brand new course has been Digital Production, completely revamped to cover the Why choose this course? very latest subjects in computer This course has been completely Design & science. Building on your existing revamped to cover the very latest Development knowledge, this course will stretch subjects in information technology. and challenge your IT knowledge Building on your existing and skills. knowledge, this course will stretch and challenge your IT knowledge What will I learn? You will study and skills. Digital Support & a wide range of topics including the Principles of Computer What will I learn? By the end of Services Science, Computer Hardware and this course, you will be confident Networking, Digital Graphics and in planning, designing and writing Animation, Computer Programming computer programmes, building These new Level 3 and Games Development. You websites, developing mobile phone qualifications are based on will work on a wide variety of apps, configuring and managing employer-designed standards interesting practical and theoretical networks, and designing complex and will equip you with the projects. By the end of this computer graphics. You will knowledge and skills to enter course, you will be confident in understand how to configure and skilled employment in a planning, designing and writing protect an IT system from attack particular occupation, through computer programmes, building and subsequent data loss. You will both traditional classroom websites, developing mobile phone be able to describe the impact that learning and an industry apps, configuring and managing IT systems are having on our world placement of at least 45 days. networks, and analysing and and how businesses are using See page 24 for more details. designing complex computer the latest technologies to gain systems for business. You will competitive edge. understand how to configure and protect an IT system from attack Where will it take me? The and subsequent data loss. You will majority of students continue on be able to describe the impact that computing and IT related degree IT systems are having on our world courses at university, such as and how businesses are using Computer Science, Computer the latest technologies to gain Forensics, Game Development, competitive edge. Digital Graphics and Animation, and Artificial Intelligence. The Where will it take me? The course also forms an excellent majority of students continue skills base for employment in on to related degree courses at the IT industry as a technician or university, such as Computer developer. Science, Computer Forensics, Game Development, Digital Graphics and Animation, and Artificial Intelligence. The course also forms an excellent skills base for employment in the IT industry as a technician or developer.

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53 Why choose Construction at Truro college?

Develop skills and Study in outstanding Learn from extremely knowledge that are in facilities providing the experienced staff that demand both locally and best possible experience. know how to help you 1 nationally. 2 3 succeed. Construction

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There are acute shortages in skilled tradespeople You will learn essential industry both locally and nationally. With hard work and skills within the Seaton building, the centre for construction and dedication you can gain skills, security, satisfaction engineering. Purpose-built learning and ensure a stable future with qualifications in craft spaces provide the resources to and trade areas. develop the knowledge needed for a successful career.

Many students progress into Apprenticeships and industry, some even choose to take their skills and work overseas. I can’t think of many other careers that offer so much opportunity. Nick Tillyer Programme Team Leader

Choose Construction for careers in:

• Architectural Joinery • Bricklaying • Site Carpentry • Carpentry & Joinery • Plastering

55 Vocational Level 1 Diploma Level 1 Diploma Level 1 Diploma Construction Carpentry & Plastering Skills Joinery Why choose this course? If you want to work as a plasterer in the Why choose this course? If you Why choose this course? construction sector, this course has are just starting out on your career It offers you the opportunity to been designed around the needs of or have little/no prior knowledge or design, create and to build. The local employers and provides a mix experience in construction or don’t industry itself is diverse and of both practical and theory-based know which trade you want to go embraces all kinds of projects such learning. into, the Diploma in Construction as office buildings, plants, schools, Skills is the perfect place to start. colleges, highways, hospitals, What will I learn? You will churches and houses. It also study units such as; principles What will I learn? The includes major maintenance and of building construction, programme provides basic training alteration projects. information and communication; in a variety of construction skills for preparing background surfaces those seeking employment within What will I learn? Carpenters and mixing plastering materials; the construction industry, providing and joiners will carry out the applying scratch coats to a understanding of several areas. following: understand drawings, internal backgrounds; fixing The programme consists of 85% which they use to create a project; sheet materials; applying floating practical work and 15% theory. planning tasks/projects to the coats to walls; applying setting You will undergo practical training most effective and efficient way; coats; health, safety and welfare to support your understanding laying out, measuring, cutting, in construction. You will learn and almost all units are assessed putting together and joining various how to use different types of via practical assignments. One-to timbers and materials; using a plaster, render, plaster board, all one support, tuition and advice variety of different hand and power professional tools and equipment are available from our team of tools to the industry and safety and you will gain the skills and experienced and qualified tutors, standards. As a carpenter or joiner, techniques needed to start a assessors and advisors. The you will carry cut and shape timber career in the trade. We have all the Level 1 Diploma covers units on for floorboards, skirting boards professional tools and equipment bricklaying, carpentry, plastering and window frames; make and and you will develop your skills in and maintenance. assemble doors, window frames, sand and lime rendering, scratch staircases and fitted furniture; fit coats and float coats and the use Where will it take me? wooden structures, like floor and of lightweight plaster, as well as Successful completion of the Level roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, plaster boarding and much more. 1 Diploma in Construction Skills partition walls, and door and will enable you to progress to a window frames, and much more. Where will it take me? suitable Level 2 qualification or Progression routes on completion Apprenticeship programme. Where will it take me? On of this course include advancement successful completion of the onto a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 Plastering, progression onto programme you will be able to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in progress onto the next level. The Plastering or employment within following options are Level 2 Site the construction industry. Apply now Carpentry or Level 2 Bench Joinery. Find out how on page 182.

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56 Level 2 Diploma Bench Joinery Level 2 Diploma Bricklaying Why choose this course? The College have realistic, If you work or want to work as simulated work environments an architectural joiner in the where you will learn and develop Why choose this course? If construction industry and have your practical skills as well as you work or want to work on a a recognised qualification in the most up-to-date professional site or around domestic/industrial carpentry and joinery (Level 1 equipment to make studying dwellings as a bricklayer in the Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery) here as close to the working construction industry and have a then this course is an ideal way of environment as possible. recognised qualification in trowel gaining experience while working occupations (Level 1 Bricklaying) towards an industry-recognised Where will it take me? You then this course is ideal for you. qualification. will be able to progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery What will I learn? You will What will I learn? This as a full-time course or as an develop the skills required qualification has been designed Apprenticeship at an intermediate for employment and career around the needs of employers level or enter employment as a progression as a bricklayer at within the construction industry. semi-skilled craftsperson. intermediate level through the During the course you will study of units such as; principles develop the skills required for an of construction; building cavity architectural joiner through the walls; constructing basic arches; study of units such as: principles setting out buildings. You will learn of construction; planning and the processes associated with preparation for architectural joinery the role of the bricklayer including production; use of woodworking building and repair, working with machinery; architectural joinery different materials and brick and component production; assembly block laying, amongst other tasks. and finishing of architectural joinery You will also learn to use the products. hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated with the trade to enable you to fulfil the role of a bricklayer.

Where will it take me? You will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying or progress onto an Apprenticeship and/or employment within the construction industry.

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57 Vocational Level 2 Diploma Plastering Level 2 Diploma Site Carpentry Why choose this course? The What will I learn? This course Level 2 Diploma in Plastering helps you to learn, develop provides you with the opportunity and practice the skills required Why choose this course? If to progress from beginner to for employment and career you work or want to work as a advanced level plastering. This progression in plastering. You will site carpenter in the construction qualification is aimed at those study units such as; principles of industry and have a recognised who have completed their construction; internal plastering Level 1 qualification in Carpentry Level 1 and want to progress and fixing sheet materials; applying & Joinery then this course is an further and develop practical external plain rendering; floor ideal way of gaining experience skills and techniques already screed systems; direct bond while working towards an learnt into professional-standard tapping and jointing; producing, industry-recognised qualification at skills, or to progress through an fixing and finishing plain plaster intermediate level. Apprenticeship and work towards mouldings to match existing; becoming a master craftsperson. installing linings and encasement What will I learn? During the systems; installing metal furring course you will develop and ceiling systems; installing metal practice the skills required for stud partitioning systems. employment as a site carpenter through studying principles of Where will it take me? construction, structural carpentry, Progression routes on completion non-structural carpentry prior of this course include advancement to plastering, non-structural in Construction: onto a Level 3 Diploma in carpentry following plastering, Design, Surveying & Plastering, progression onto timber technology and the use of a an Apprenticeship in Plastering circular saw and many other tasks Planning or employment within the associated with the role of site construction industry. carpenter and will use equipment associated with the trade to enable you to install joinery products in a site carpentry environment. in Construction: Where will it take me? On On-site successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Site These new Level 3 Carpentry as a full-time course or qualifications are based on progress onto an Apprenticeship employer-designed standards and/or employment within the and will equip you with the construction industry. knowledge and skills to enter skilled employment in a particular occupation, through both traditional classroom learning and an industry See more course placement of at least 45 days. See page 24 for more details. details online.

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58 Level 3 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Bricklaying Site Carpentry

Why choose this course? Why choose this course? If you This advanced level qualification have been working for some time builds on skills that students have or want to work as a site carpenter learned in Levels 1 and 2. Level in the construction industry 3 encourages students to grow and have a recognised Level 2 in confidence to develop their qualification in Carpentry & Joinery own ideas around decorative and then this course is an ideal way reinforced brickwork and more of gaining further, more advanced technically challenging work such experience while working towards Level 3 Diploma as chimneys and fireplaces in a an industry-recognised qualification variety of materials. There is also at advanced level. Bench Joinery a focus on repairing structures, which is an important set of skills What will I learn? You will for employment. develop and practice the skills Why choose this course? If you required for employment and have been working for some time What will I learn? Where career progression as a site or want to work as an architectural possible, students will be given carpenter through the study joiner in the construction industry experience of live building projects of units such as; principles of and have a recognised Level 2 either through work experience organising, planning and pricing qualification in Bench Joinery or visits to sites. Employers want of construction work; constructing then this course is an ideal way of smart and switched on people to cut roofing; fitting doors, windows gaining further experience while help their business grow and you and their finishings; fixing working towards an industry- need to gain knowledge of how the stairs with turns; principles of recognised qualification at construction industry operates in maintenance and repair; set up advanced level. our well-equipped classrooms and and use fixed and transportable computer suites. Topics include; machinery. You will also learn to What will I learn? During organising, planning and pricing use the hand tools, power tools, the course you will develop construction work; repairing and woodworking machinery and other and practice the skills required maintaining masonry structures; equipment associated with the for employment and career constructing radial and battered trade to enable you to install quality progression as an architectural brickwork; decorative and re- joinery products. The College has joiner through the study of units enforced brickwork; constructing extremely realistic simulated work such as; principles of organising, fireplaces and chimneys. environments where you will learn planning and pricing construction and develop your practical skills, work; set up and use fixed Where will it take me? Upon as well as the most up-to-date and transportable machinery; successful completion of this professional tools and equipment. manufacture curved joinery; course you will be able to progress manufacture stairs with turns and directly into employment or further Where will it take me? other joinery products in both the study. Successful completion of this theory classroom and practical course could lead to full-time workshops. employment or further study.

Where will it take me? Successful completion of this course can lead to full-time Check it out. See the work environments employment in the construction and fantastic facilities online through industry or further study. our 360o interactive campus tours.

59 Why choose English and Languages at Truro college?

Enthusiastic lecturers, Lecturers have expert Excellent progression committed to helping subject knowledge. rates to university. you achieve the very best 1 you can. 2 3 English and Languages

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Language is intrinsically linked with a country’s literature, traditions and history.

You will explore the linguistic and literary heritage of the English language, understanding how it influences all communication. Your skills of self- expression and analysis will develop as you read widely and look at the genres of poetry, prose, drama and a range of non-literary texts.

On our exciting English and Languages courses you will develop the ability to think critically about different texts and about the world around you.

Jen McConnell Programme Team Leader

Choose English and Languages for careers in:

As you progress in higher study or your chosen career, you will value your • Teaching ability to interpret and communicate effectively in written and spoken form, • Journalism which are essential skills for any profession. • Translating The world will be opened up to you as your foreign language skills develop • Interpreting and you become immersed in a new culture. You will also have the • Law opportunity to test your linguistic talents around the world, not just within • Europe but further, where your chosen language may be spoken across the Publishing globe. • Speech Therapy • International Aid/ Development Work

61 A Level A Level English Language A Level English Language & Why choose this course? What will I learn? You will Imagine you could take your learn to analyse texts effectively Literature innermost thoughts and insert them while applying a range of theories into someone else’s mind. Well, and using detailed linguistic language allows you to do this. You terminology. You will explore how Why choose this course? Love will explore questions like: how do spoken, written and multimodal writing? Like to analyse... well, children learn to speak and write? texts are influenced by context everything? This course allows Are we witnessing the corruption of and both reflect and construct you to be creative - not only in the our language or is linguistic change personal identities. The language fiction and non-fiction writing you gr8? analysed will be incredibly diverse will produce - but in your analytical ranging from informal interactions work by imposing no rules as to within friendship groups to formal how you should approach your speeches by politicians. You will analysis of a text. Word class? also have plenty of opportunity to Sure. Imagery? Of course! pursue your own interests in this subject: you will produce your What will I learn? Explore both own creative writing in a genre non-literary and non-fiction texts of your choice and conduct an and expect to study prose, drama independent investigation on and poetry as well as a range topics such as gender, power and of texts such as articles, online journalism. copy and adverts. You will also explore the nature of spoken and Where will it take me? This multimodal language: how people course is highly valued by talk and why they talk in the way universities and employers and is they do. You will develop your an excellent subject to complement creative writing in different genres, many courses, such as English reflecting on your practice in order literature, psychology, sociology, to become a critical reviewer of media studies and education. your own, as well as others’, works. Some university courses also You will also explore how literature require A Level English Literature. represents ‘Society and the Individual’ by studying Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and the poetry of Larkin.

Where will it take me? This Apply now A Level enables you to develop the key critical, creative and Find out how on analytical skills required both for page 182. progression to higher education and for enhanced employability. The course provides a grounding for either Language or Literature at degree level and is an excellent subject to complement many courses, such as Psychology, Sociology, any media-related course, Communication and Education.

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62 I Came to an Open event and Everyone was really Meet the Student friendly. Q&A

Charlotte Cummings

Charlotte is from Mullion and studied English Literature and Language, Dance and Sociology A Levels. She previously attended Mullion School.

Why did you choose Truro College I came to an open day and everyone was really friendly. Some of my friends were coming here too and it just felt right above other colleges. It also offered all the courses I wanted.

How have your lecturers helped you? They always had guidance when you were struggling, they’d tell you where to go or where to get the books. They were just glad to help really.

How did you spend you free periods? I normally spent my time either in Kenwyn Learning Centre or Mylor going over revision with friends because you can work in little groups.

Do you have any advice for prospective students? Do what you’re interested in because that will help you along the way. Come to a College open event because then you’ll know exactly what lecturers will be like and what the experience will be like before you commit to your choice. Just ask questions, people are really friendly here.

What do you plan to do next? I’m going to take a gap year to gain experience in journalism before applying for a degree in journalism, maybe at either Bath or Cardiff. A Level A Level English Literature

Why choose this course? If What will I learn? You will be you enjoy reading and analysing introduced to dystopian fiction, literary texts, then this is the course studying Orwell’s ‘Nineteen for you. You will study a range of Eighty-Four’ and Atwood’s ‘The challenging and stimulating works Handmaid’s Tale’. A dystopia is a from a variety of periods from nightmarish future world; writers 1610-2019. The course offers use this genre to comment on and opportunities for comparisons criticise their society. You will also between texts and genres and study Williams’ play ‘A Streetcar considers works of literature in their Named Desire’; the 19th century historical and cultural contexts. You poems of Rossetti; Shakespeare’s will learn the skills of close textual ‘The Tempest’ and Ibsen’s ‘A analysis and literary criticism. Doll’s House’, a 19th century play with an ending so controversial Ibsen had to rewrite it in order to have it performed in Germany. You will have a large degree of independence in your choice of texts and tasks for coursework.

Where will it take me? This A Level is highly valued by universities. It provides an excellent grounding for studying English or other courses such as modern languages, law and teaching/ education.

64 A Level French A Level Spanish A Level Spanish ab initio Why choose this course? A Why choose this course? knowledge of French opens the Spanish is spoken in 23 countries doors to companies in France and by more than 400 million people Why choose this course? other French-speaking parts of the and is the second most important Spanish is spoken in 23 countries world. As the world’s fifth biggest global language with regard to by more than 400 million people economy and number-three international communication. It and is the second most important destination for foreign investment, is one of the official languages of global language with regard to France is a key economic partner. the European Community and the international communication. It is That makes learning French United Nations and Spain is one also one of the official languages an excellent choice for young of the UK’s most important trading of the European Community, the people wanting to maximise their partners. United Nations and Spain is one employment chances. of the UK’s most important trading What will I learn? You will partners. What will I learn? You will be develop all four language skills: able to improve your language speaking, reading, listening and What will I learn? This fast- skills, which means that you will writing through a wide range of paced course aimed at proven learn vocabulary based on a variety materials, both inside and outside linguists, will give you the of topic areas as well as grammar the classroom. You will also have opportunity to develop competence rules, which will enable you to the opportunity to take part in one in the Spanish language and an make sense of the language and of our language visits to Spain. insight into Hispanic culture. You to use it accurately. Your lessons You will develop your knowledge will quickly develop your language will be conducted in specialist of Spanish speaking countries and skills by learning vocabulary based language rooms. You will have their culture. You will do this by on a variety of topic areas as well regular conversation sessions studying various topics as part of as grammar rules and you will with our French assistant to help your course, as well as a Spanish have the opportunity to study a you improve your confidence in language film and novel. In addition Spanish language film and a novel. speaking. Students can take part to your weekly lectures, you will In addition to lecture time, you in one of two trips to France, a ten- also have a conversation session will have a weekly conversation day stay in Brittany with a five-day with one of our Spanish language session with one of our Spanish work experience placement in a assistants to help you improve your language assistants to help primary school, and an exchange confidence in speaking. you improve your confidence in trip to Morlaix. speaking. You will also have the Where will it take me? Spanish opportunity to take part in one of Where will it take me? A can be studied alone or combined our language visits to Spain. qualification in French is highly with almost any other subject valued by universities and including Business, Law and Where will it take me? employers alike. At university, Science. Spanish is of huge Spanish can be studied alone or French can be studied alone or global importance. There are combined with almost any other combined with almost any other ever increasing opportunities subject. There are ever increasing subject. Employment prospects for Spanish speakers to work opportunities for Spanish speakers are very good for graduates with a in Europe and Latin America. to work in Europe and Latin language qualification. Language graduates have the America. Language graduates have highest employment rate after the highest employment rate after students of Medicine, Dentistry and students of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. Veterinary Science. See more course details online.

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65 Why choose Food, Catering and Hospitality at Truro college?

Outstanding facilities Join our Rick Stein Be part of our award- enabling development Academy, which provides winning AA Rosette of skills in all areas of additional breadth Highly Commended hospitality. and depth to your team. 1 2 qualifications. 3 Food, Catering and Hospitality

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The hospitality industry is one of the cornerstones of the Cornish economy and you will gain the skills needed for success.

You will discover and develop new talents, working as part of a team and experiencing the buzz of a professional kitchen in our Spires Restaurant. You could choose to work part-time within the industry while at College and will be able to put your new-found knowledge to immediate use, gaining a real sense of achievement throughout your course.

“There is no substitute for learning while working as you quickly develop the skills you need to progress in this fast-paced industry. We’re proud to support The Rick Stein Academy and work with those who are passionate about great food and making people smile.” Rick Stein

Students take ownership of the restaurant and become very supportive of each other. Different pathways provide breadth to the qualifications allowing students to widen their knowledge and experience.

Hayley McKinstry Programme Team Leader • Catering Management • Event Management Choose Food, • Restaurant Management Catering and • Professional Cookery Hospitality for careers in:

67 Vocational Level 1 Diploma Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Professional Professional Advanced Cookery Cookery Professional Cookery Why choose this course? If Why choose this course? If you you enjoy cookery, creating your enjoyed the skills and knowledge own dishes and want to learn more you gained in Level 1 Professional Why choose this course? If you about becoming a professional Cookery, this will further your enjoyed the skills and knowledge chef then this course will stretch ability to create your own dishes you gained in Level 1 and 2 and challenge you, by providing and learn more about becoming a Professional Cookery, this will valuable insights into what qualities professional chef. further your ability to create your you need to work in a busy, but own dishes and learn more about rewarding hospitality industry. What will I learn? You will be becoming a professional chef. This practicing more advanced cooking course will stretch and challenge What will I learn? You will methods such as preparing and you by providing valuable insights be practicing different cooking cooking various dishes. Theory and into what qualities you require to methods, such as boiling, practical classes will underpin why work in a busy, sometimes stressful steaming, stewing, braising, we cook food and how, as chefs, but ultimately rewarding, hospitality and shallow frying, as well as we can make basic ingredients industry. cold foods and regeneration of more palatable and appealing. pre-prepared foods. Theory and You will work in Spires restaurant, What will I learn? For the practical classes will underpin why where you will prepare, cook and professional cookery element, we cook food and how as chefs, present fine dining food to paying you will develop the knowledge, we can make basic ingredients customers during a lunchtime understanding and advanced skills more palatable and appealing. service. You will learn new skills in and techniques to prepare, cook You will be working in our Spires our two training kitchens, where and finish dishes, which include training restaurant as part of a food produced will be sold in our meat and offal, poultry and game, team, where you will prepare, Spires restaurant, Coffee Bar and fish and shellfish and vegetables. cook and present fine dining food Express. You will learn advanced In parallel, you will develop your to paying customers during a service skills such as how to make communication and customer lunchtime service, gaining valuable, cocktails and serve wines to match service skills, your awareness of real working environment skills. food. environmental sustainability and commercial skills, all of which Where will it take me? A Level Where will it take me? You are valued highly by employers. 1 qualification will enable you to can progress on to VTCT Diploma Theory and practical classes continue and develop your existing Level 3 in Professional Cookery will underpin the supervisory skills on our Level 2 Diploma or a Level 3 Apprenticeship. You skills in the hospitality industry course, then progress onto Level can gain employment in one of the and the principles of food safety 3 where you can specialise either many food outlets in the county. supervision. This will provide you in patisserie, bakery, butchery, Continued studies would enable with the knowledge and skill to kitchen and larder or restaurant you to start your own business or complete the written examinations manager. Alternatively, you could franchise while higher education and the practical synoptic exam. opt for a Level 3 Apprenticeship courses could qualify you for or seek employment in one of the teaching, training or assessing Where will it take me? You many food outlets in the county. posts. will be able to gain employment in one of the many food outlets in the county. Continued studies o would enable you to start your Check out our 360 Interactive own business or franchise while higher education courses could campus tours. qualify you for teaching, training or assessing posts.

68 Level 3 Diploma Food & Beverage Supervision

Why choose this course? If you There will be additional enjoy food and beverage service, opportunities to take part in want to build on existing skills evening functions and outside and learn more about becoming events; these may include skills a professional supervisor or shows, weddings, birthdays, and manager in the hospitality industry, fine dining evenings. It will be your then this course will stretch and responsibility to plan and execute challenge you by developing your these to a high standard. management skills and building a strong work ethic in which you Where will it take me? The will learn the qualities you require qualification incorporates the Level to work in an industry that is 3 Food Safety certificate to ensure challenging, but very rewarding. you have the relevant health and safety knowledge to enter the What will I learn? You will be industry ready for work and are given a team of students who you fully up-to-date. will be directly responsible for. Spires training restaurant is a 50- seat open-plan restaurant with the latest equipment and service. You will be practicing your management skills, food and beverage service, promotion, customer service and additional units such as barista skills, serving alcoholic beverages and cocktails to name a few.

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69 Why choose Foundation Studies at Truro college? 1 Outstanding Curriculum. 2 Excellent facilities. 3 Dedicated staff. Foundation Studies

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We welcome students with additional learning and support needs. Our range of courses will help you to gain skills for personal progression, whether it be accessing mainstream education or developing independent living skills.

We offer an outstanding curriculum providing opportunities for all students to develop independent living skills and to prepare for adulthood.

Theresa Edwards Programme Team Leader

Choose Foundation studies for:

• additional learning and As a student in Foundation Studies, you will be part of the College’s most support needs active group of students. You will be able to attend residentials, take part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge, obtain a work placement through our dedicated job coach and most of all, enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment.

71 Vocational Foundation Studies Foundation Studies Access Inclusive Learning Access Skills Development Why choose this course? It is an employment-focused Access Inclusive Learning is transition programme that gives designed to meet the needs of students the opportunity to Why choose this course? students who have moderate or develop key employability skills. Access Skills Development is a severe learning difficulties who Sheltered work opportunities are an three-year course designed to wish to continue their education. integral part of the Pathway with an meet the needs of students who appropriate community placement have complex Autism and who What will I learn? AIL focuses at the end of the course. wish to continue their education on the individual student; the in an inclusive Further Education timetable, target setting, review Where will it take me? On college. procedures and transition are completion of the course you may person centred. At the end of the progress onto a community work What will I learn? ASD focuses first year a Progression Pathway placement, sheltered employment on the individual student; the for each student is determined. or open employment. Our aim is timetable, target setting, review The focus here is to develop to promote lifelong learning and to procedures and transition are communication skills, all aspects of help you reach your potential as person centred. At the end of the self-care and making choices. The valued members of society. first year a Progression Pathway Supported Internship Programme for each student is determined, is a two-day-a-week teaching which takes into account their programme that takes place individual aspirations. The focus at RCHT, Tescos or Children’s here is to develop communication Hospice South West. skills/social skills, all aspects of self-care and making choices. For all students our aim is to promote lifelong learning and to help them reach their potential as valued members of society. Truro College is a positive and inclusive learning environment. Our well-resourced department means we are able to uphold this ethos, endeavouring to provide an empowering, successful education for all our students.

Where will it take me? On completion of the course you may progress onto a community work placement, sheltered employment or other appropriate work placement.

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72 Foundation Studies Entry Level 3 Skilled for Life Access to Why choose this course? An Many of our students enrol on the Community & innovative course offered at Entry course to gain the extra skills and Level 3 that provides you with the qualifications needed to access Education opportunity to experience a range further courses in the College. The of vocational sectors and learning flexibility of the course enables experiences. The qualification tutors to target your individual Why choose this course? provides a progression route learning needs, which may have Access to Community and onto Further Education or work. previously prevented you from Education is a specialist learning It is aimed at post 16 students accessing a Further Education programme designed to meet the who have not yet decided on a pathway. You will also have the educational needs of students with career, or those who need more opportunity to study and gain PMLD and SLD streamed via two qualifications to gain entry onto accreditation in Functional Skills: pathways. other courses. Maths, English and ICT.

What will I learn? ACE adopts a What will I learn? Skilled for Where will it take me? multi-sensory curriculum adhering Life is suitable for you if you Completion of the course could to the principles of Sensology. are preparing to work or gain lead to further College courses or The timetable denotes its sensory sustainable employment, as you employment. focus integrating a plethora of will develop the knowledge and sense specific sessions. ACE tutors skills needed to succeed in the incorporate a range of techniques workplace. Work experience is to ensure that the learning style of organised for you if you are ready every student is met, these include: to work both in a supported TACPAC, intensive interaction, environment and independently. body mapping, tactile signing, TEACHH, PECS and Makaton. We are able to access a wide range of facilities and experience the hustle and bustle of College life. The ACE course has three well-equipped teaching rooms, a sensory room and two personal care suites and a fully accessible kitchen area. Students have the opportunity to experience a wide range of sensory equipment such as the latest eye gaze technology, Skoog music and ultraviolet lighting. We offer an inclusive education programme developed by working with families, carers and multi agency professionals.

Where will it take me? You may have the opportunity to access Further Education opportunities or other appropriate placements.

73 Why choose Hair and Beauty at Truro college?

Newly refurbished salons Excellent links with Opportunities to gain that replicate industry. industry professionals additional qualifications that are utilised to throughout your course support and accelerate to improve prospects of 1 2 skills and development. 3 gaining employment. Hair and Beauty

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Working within Inspiration, our commercial salons, you will learn with members of the public as your clients and develop the theory and business skills needed to succeed in your chosen therapy.

We host showcases given by leading experts including Steve Smart, Lee Stafford and Andrew Barton, which will give you the real view of life in the industry. Hairdressing and beauty therapy are careers with tempting opportunities. They are becoming more and more diverse, leading to many dynamic paths of employment.

Nikki Dixon Deputy Team Leader

Choose Hair and Beauty for careers in:

• Barbering • Complementary Therapies • Beauty Therapy • Hairdressing You will take part in the annual Cornish Skills competition, taking • Media Make Up place at Truro College, where you will display your creativity alongside • Nail Services representatives from other colleges and salons. We are very proud of our • Salon Management students’ successes, who regularly achieve gold medals, and hope you will join those who progress on to the national UK Skills competition.

75 Vocational Level 1 Diploma Level 2 Diploma Barbering Hair & Beauty Why choose this course? Where will it take me? Skills Male grooming is one of the Opportunities for the enterprising fastest growing industries in barber can include: working in the hairdressing sector. This a small barbers to high fashion Why choose this course? qualification focuses on all aspects large city barbershops; television, This qualification is designed of barbering including cutting, film and theatre; catwalk and to introduce you to a range of styling, male colouring techniques competitions. Progression onto practical skills from across the and creating pattern work in the Level 3 Barbering would give you hair and beauty industry and will hair. more advanced knowledge and prepare you for employment. skills with which to start your own What will I learn? Your lessons business, while higher education What will I learn? You will learn will be held in a professional courses could qualify you for different techniques of styling, commercial salon environment teaching, training or assessing plaiting and twisting, along with where you will practice your posts. some basic skills in beauty therapy. newly acquired skills on training We will focus on how we present heads in preparation for client ourselves and how to develop your services. You will be provided skills in communicating knowledge with opportunities to research and about hairdressing. You will start investigate the history of barbering off by exploring and learning how and the importance it plays in hair different kinds of hair styles are fashion today. You will learn how to created. You will learn how to analyse the hair and skin structure. communicate with a variety of You will look at how to adapt clients and the range of hairstyles communication techniques to meet that they have. You will develop a variety of needs. You are required your spoken and written language to attend a work placement for one to communicate in a professional day a week and attend workshops salon manner with clients. You will led by leading barbers. discover how English and Maths play an important part in everyday life and how crucial these skills are to enable you to gain employment. You will investigate how you can adapt socially, looking at different accents and cultures.

Where will it take me? On completion of this qualification you could progress onto one of the following: Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing or Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

76 Level 2 Diploma Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Beauty Therapy Ladies Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Why choose this course? Why choose this course? This The Diploma is a Technical level advanced course is the next step vocational qualification, which has Why choose this course? If you from Beauty Therapy Level 2. If been developed collaboratively are interested in having a rewarding you would like an exciting career in with employers, professional career within the hairdressing the beauty sector, this course will associations and trade bodies industry and enjoy meeting people, enable you to enter into one of the to set the standard and content then this is the course for you. many career pathways within the that will prepare you for a career beauty therapy industry. You will as an employed or self-employed What will I learn? Your lessons learn new and exciting treatments beautician/beauty specialist. will be held in a professional in our industry standard salons. commercial salon environment, What will I learn? This where you will practice on What will I learn? If you enjoyed qualification includes waxing training heads in preparation for learning Beauty Therapy Level 2 services; make up applications; client services. You will discover and would like to develop your eyelash and eyebrow tinting the importance of English and skills to an advanced level, this services; eyebrow shaping Maths skills and the crucial role course will teach you techniques in services; manicure and pedicure they play in your everyday life, massage, advanced face and body treatments; facial treatments; from timing services, mixing and treatments and much more. It will skin type analysis; consultation measuring chemicals, reading also help you to develop your skills techniques and client care; health, manufacturer’s instructions and in consultation and communication safety and hygiene; anatomy and so on. This is a qualification that within the salon environment. You physiology for beauty therapists. has been specifically designed will learn the techniques and theory The qualification’s structure to develop your practical skills for these advanced treatments. You provides you with the flexibility in: the creative art of cutting and will learn how the body works and to develop your knowledge, dressing women’s hair; how to the impact that your treatments understanding and skills as a provide effective shampooing have on the individual systems of beauty therapist. and conditioning services; the the body. You will have to attend a artistic skill of colouring and work placement one day a week, Where will it take me? While this lightening hair; how to provide a which will give you the opportunity qualification’s primary purpose is good consultation service for your to gain real life practice in a salon to prepare learners for employment clients. or spa of your choice. as a beautician/beauty specialist, learners may choose to develop Where will it take me? You Where will it take me? The their skills by undertaking further could work in a variety of settings beauty industry is constantly qualifications in Beauty Therapy at from small salons to high fashion, evolving and developing and this Level 3. large city salons, ocean liners, course will give you all the current television and theatre. Progression skills and techniques needed to be onto Level 3 Hairdressing would the best you can be. enable you to start your own business or franchise, while higher education courses could qualify you for teaching, training or get connected. assessing posts. See more of College life on social.

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77 I really enjoyed it. the course offered a lot more than I thought it Meet the Student would. Q&A

Ruben Hardy

Ruben is from Truro and studied the Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing. He previously attended Penair School.

How did you find out about the course? I was told by my secondary school placement finder because I told them I was interested in hair. I then came to have a look at an open evening and I really liked the look of the course.

How did you find the course? I really enjoyed it, the course offered a lot more than I thought it would. I really enjoyed cutting all hair and I liked the different aspects and how every person wants something different.

What will you be doing next? I’m hoping to do a Barbering Apprenticeship through the College.

Any advice for those making their course choices? I think you should do what you want to do and not necessarily listen to everyone else because I was told to join the army but I didn’t want to and I loved doing this course. Vocational Level 3 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Level 3 Diploma Hairdressing Nail Technologies Theatrical & Media Make Up Why choose this course? If you Why choose this course? enjoy studying hairdressing and This qualification will extend the would like to develop your skills knowledge previously gained Why choose this course? If you to an advanced level by learning during your Level 2 qualification. enjoy learning about the exciting about how to correct colour and You will be working within our world of make up artistry and advanced cutting techniques, commercially-equipped nail bar, would like to develop your creative then this course will stretch and using professional products. skills to an advanced level, this is challenge you. the course for you. What will I learn? You will be What will I learn? You will learn learning about the application of What will I learn? You will start the techniques and science for gel, liquid and powder, fibreglass by learning the techniques and these advanced techniques. You and silk and advanced nail art the theory behind these advanced will then have the opportunity to techniques. You will be applying skills. You will then have the practice all of your new skills on these over natural nails, tips and opportunity to practice all you training heads before carrying out sculpting forms. You will also be have learned before carrying out the chosen techniques on clients in taught advanced methods of use the chosen techniques on models the salon. You’ll develop your skills such as embedding, competition in the salon. You can plan and by working to meet clients’ many techniques and masking. When design all your own creations requirements. This will build your learning about liquid and powder and show them off by choosing confidence and employability skills (acrylic) you will learn all of the the perfect faces to work on. to enable you to find employment above and also spend time using Then you will rapidly increase within the hairdressing industry. the system for 3D adornments your understanding, skills and You’ll be able to gain industrial such as flowers and bows. You confidence by working to meet experience by attending a will explore making exciting clients’ requirements in various hairdressing salon of your choice creations with liquid and powder work experience settings. These one day per week. ranging from small insects to will include movie work, shoots larger decorative ornaments. To with photographers, make up for Where will it take me? A good showcase your talents, you will theatrical performance groups hairdresser could work in: salons, be involved in a competition unit and fashion show work. These leisure clubs and gyms, health that will allow you to explore your opportunities will build your self- and fitness clubs, spa industry, creative side and to allow you to assurance and employability skill. fashion/photographic industry, film/ think outside of the box. Electric television/theatre, client’s homes, nail files, when used correctly, are a Where will it take me? Freelance trichology, cruise liners, clinics and valuable tool to any nail technician. and mobile make up businesses hospitals and much more. The are prevalent in Cornwall with a course will also enable you to study Where will it take me? Our thriving wedding industry. You can at Level 4 and 5, or subjects such lecturers use current trending also: link with photographers in the as a Diploma in Level 3 Theatrical, techniques to ensure that you are fashion industry; work in beauty Special Effects or Hair and Media qualified to the highest standard salons and health spas; provide Make Up. and will stand out when ready to make up for film/television/theatres; enter the work place. work with model agencies; work within the large cosmetic houses in department stores. Check it out. See the salons and fantastic facilities online through our 360o interactive campus tours.

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79 Why choose Health, Social Care and Childcare at Truro college?

Vocationally qualified and Excellent links with Students thrive in a experienced staff who the health, social care, supported environment provide specialist skills childcare and education and are encouraged to required for working in sectors. develop a wide range of 1 this sector. 2 3 relevant skills. Health, Social Care and Childcare

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As a caring individual, it is vitally important that you have the necessary qualifications to play a role in shaping the lives of others.

We will help you gain the skills you need to benefit society, helping others through support and education and being able to fulfil the growing demand for high quality, caring professionals. Alongside specialist knowledge, communication and organisation, you will develop your empathy and compassion to excel in a rewarding career.

Students are supported and encouraged to develop a comprehensive range of skills that allow them to progress and achieve.

Elizabeth Phillips Programme Team Leader

• Childcare • Occupational Therapy • Counselling • Radiography Choose Health, • Health Care • Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Health Social Care and • Teaching • Social Care Childcare for • Speech & Language • Therapy careers in: Therapy • Youth Work • Paramedicine • Physiotherapy

81 Extended Certificate/Diploma Vocational Level 1 Progression Introductory Diploma in Health & Social Care

Why choose this course? If you want a career where you can progress, feel secure and get an enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing you are positively supporting individuals with a range of health and social care needs, then this course is for you. This programme includes the BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care as well as English Level 3 Certificate/Diploma and Maths. What will I learn? With a huge Health & Social Care demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for progression and a job in which a high percentage Can be taken alongside A Levels For you to be able to provide the of workers report they feel their care and support that individuals work makes a difference, the BTEC Why choose this course? Are need, it is important that you Level 1 Diploma in Health and you interested in working in a have a good understanding of the Social Care has lots to offer. The health and social care setting? A principles behind providing quality knowledge base you will develop, career in healthcare is challenging, care and support. You will be such as being organised, working rewarding, interesting and exciting, introduced to the values and issues with others, developing a personal requiring you to have a variety of that need to be considered when progression plan, communication skills, knowledge and expertise to planning care and support that skills and finding out about health succeed. meets the needs of an individual and social care services, is not only in a health and social care vitally important but essential to What will I learn? You will environment. progress onto a career. discover the influences, factors and life events that shape people Where will it take me? Where will it take me? into the individuals they are. You Successful completion of the Previous students have taken will realise that while we all share course should allow entry into the opportunity to continue their a common biological pattern of higher education, including studies onto our Edexcel BTEC development, our actual life course Nursing, Midwifery, Teaching and Level 2 Diploma in Health and may differ considerably from what many other degrees. Previous Social Care. Career opportunities is expected. students have also progressed into such as support work, health care nutrition, primary school teaching, assistants, Apprenticeships in dental nursing and other allied early years settings or other health health care professions. and care organisations are also considered.

82 Level 2 Level 2 Progression Progression Education & Children’s Play, Health & Social Childcare Learning & Care Development Health/Healthcare Why choose this course? This qualification aims to give you the Science Why choose this course? opportunity to develop the skills This qualification aims to give and knowledge that are used you the opportunity to develop within the health, social care and These new Level 3 the skills and knowledge that are childcare sectors. This programme qualifications are based on used within the childcare sector. includes the BTEC Level 2 employer-designed standards This programme includes the Certificate in Health and Social and will equip you with the BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma Care, GCSE English and Maths and knowledge and skills to enter in Children’s Play, Learning and the study of enterprise. skilled employment in a Development, GCSE Maths and particular occupation, through English and the study of enterprise. What will I learn? This course both traditional classroom aims to give you the opportunity learning and an industry What will I learn? The BTEC to gain a broad understanding and placement of at least 45 days. Level 2 Technical Diploma aims knowledge of, and skills in, the See page 24 for more details. to give you the understanding of health and social care sector, e.g. the role of an early years educator. the underpinning care values and This includes providing a safe, an understanding of the different secure and stimulating environment life stages that individuals go that enables children to reach their through. full potential. You will plan for a curriculum that is aimed at ensuring Where will it take me? The high-quality education for children course supports progression to a aged from birth up to five years. more specialised Level 3 vocational or academic health and social Where will it take me? The care course, an Apprenticeship or College supports progression to a qualifications in other sectors, such more specialised Level 3 vocational as early years. These, in turn, give or academic Children’s Play, you the potential opportunity, in Learning and Development course, due course, to enter employment an Apprenticeship or qualifications within a range of junior job roles in other sectors such as health and across the health and social care social care. These, in turn, give you sector. The course aims to inspire the potential opportunity, in due and enthuse you to consider a course, to enter employment within career in the health and social care a range of junior job roles across sector, or in a related sector where the early years sector. The course knowledge of health and social aims to inspire and enthuse you to care will be of use. consider a career in the early years sector, or in a related sector where knowledge of early years will be of use, such as health and social care.

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83 I Honestly can’t thank my lecturers Meet the Student enough. Q&A

Shannon Cookson

Shannon is from Helston and studied the Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma. She previously attended Helston Community College.

How has your time at Truro College been? I wasn’t quite sure what career pathway I was going to go down and I didn’t really have that much advice until I came here. The lecturers welcomed me so much - I lacked a huge amount of self-confidence but with their help I have managed to get into uni.

How have the lecturers helped you? I really lacked motivation and confidence and I wasn’t able to concentrate for a long period of time. My tutor and the head of Health and Social Care put in that extra time for me and made sure that they were there when I was wasn’t fully myself. They picked me up time and time again until I was actually able to do it and they just wouldn’t give up on me.

What advice would you give to prospective students? I would say do it, absolutely do it! You get the chance to mix with a range of people which actually makes you grow as a person. You get the opportunity to do loads of different things. The lecturers have got all the time in the world for you and I honestly can’t thank them enough. I think this is the best College ever. Vocational Level 3 Extended Level 3 Extended Diploma Diploma Health & Social Care Children’s Play, Why choose this course? Where will it take me? Learning & Are you interested in working in Successful completion of the a health or social care setting? course should allow entry into Development A career in health care or social higher education, including nursing, care is challenging, rewarding, midwifery, teaching, social work, interesting and exciting, requiring psychology and youth work Why choose this course? Your you to have a variety of skills, degrees and/or employment or role will include providing a safe, knowledge and expertise to training in the health or social care secure and stimulating environment succeed. This course will provide sector. Previous students have that enables children to reach their you with a broad scientific base also progressed into criminology, full potential. You will plan for a and an opportunity to study health sociology, nutrition, dental curriculum that is aimed at ensuring and social care issues. nursing and other allied health high-quality education for children care professions including OT, aged from birth up to seven years What will I learn? An paramedicine and health care and eleven months. If you are experienced team of lecturers, assistants. looking to work with children and many of whom have worked in the their families and enjoy working in health and social care profession, a challenging but highly rewarding will support your learning. You environment then this course is for will need to prepare to work hard you. independently, carry out in-depth research and use a variety of What will I learn? As an early information sources. You will have years educator you will have the the opportunity to be placed in necessary skills to observe, plan a variety of settings totalling a and assess children’s individual minimum of 100 hours, which is care and learning needs. You will a mandatory part of the course. develop those skills within College Previous settings have included and in a practical work placement hospitals, dentists, residential setting. homes for the elderly and day centres for clients with mental Where will it take me? Students health problems or learning have undertaken degrees in BA disabilities. Early Childhood Studies, BA in Education, BEd in Early Years or Primary Education, BA in Social Work and Child and Family Welfare Studies. Truro and Penwith College also provides Foundation Degrees in Children and Young People’s Workforce, Childhood Education, Youth and Community Studies and Psychology. Students have also gone on to successful careers direct from the course including teaching assistants in primary and specialist schools, play work, early years educators in pre-school and day care settings as well as nannies.

85 Why choose Humanities and Social Sciences at Truro college?

A wide variety of courses. Strong ‘enabling’ Highly experienced staff. 1 2 academic subjects. 3 Humanities and Social Sciences

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You will explore compelling questions that have an impact on societies past, present and future, and through debate, research and study you will develop a mature, questioning intellect.

Studying Humanities and Social Sciences develops critical thinking and written communication to the benefit of your other subjects. These skills are essential for university and future careers. Further enrichment comes from participation in one of our regular visits to exciting locations including Rome, Athens, Iceland, Toronto and Eswatini.

In an increasingly complicated and interconnected world, it is essential that we encourage students to engage, collaborate and be critical of the information they consume.

Flora Thomas-Kamali Programme Team Leader

• Public Service • Conservation & Heritage • Environmental Consultancy • Social Services Choose • Education • Human Resources • Counselling • Journalism Humanities and • Politics • Marketing Social Sciences • Research for careers in: • Public Relations • Law • Curation & Archiving

87 A Level A Level Geography

Why choose this course? This course offers an exciting issues-based approach to studying both physical and human aspects of the subject. Applying your geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to the world around you, you will engage critically with a wide range of complex contemporary issues such as tectonic hazards, climate change, resource insecurity, globalisation and superpowers.

What will I learn? You will make links between varied geographical concepts through synoptic themes embedded in the subject content including the different players involved in geographical issues and decisions, why attitudes to A Level Classical Civilisation geographical issues vary so greatly and how this influences actions as well as futures and uncertainties. Why choose this course? You will look at Greek religion Inspired by geography as one Classical Civilisation is an engaging and the nature of the Olympian of the key disciplines relevant to course that explores aspects of Gods. Classical civilisations understanding the world’s changing Ancient Greek and Roman culture, allow historians to develop their places and people, you will also mythology, literature, philosophy enjoyment and understanding of develop a sense of achievement as and society. This is an opportunity major world events. you grow as a critical, independent to explore the first great western thinker and as an informed and civilisations and understand the Where will it take me? The engaged citizen. impact they still have on western A Level is a highly regarded culture in particular, especially qualification by both higher Where will it take me? A regarding language, philosophy education establishments and qualification in Geography is highly and politics. employers. You will gain access valued by many universities and to careers including business, law, employers alike. Geography is also What will I learn? You will marketing, media, politics and an excellent subject to complement study both Greek and Roman the retail trades; as well as career many other courses, such as Epic; Homer’s ‘Iliad’, the first book pathways specifically involving Environmental Studies, Politics and of western literature and Virgil’s historical skills. Sociology. ‘Aeneid’, Rome’s sequel to the fall of Troy and the subsequent creation of the Roman race. From a visual perspective you will study Apply now the Imperial Image of Augustus, from the functional to the symbolic Find out how on imagery and the propagandistic. page 182.

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88 A Level History A Level Religious Studies

Why choose this course? Why choose this course? This Philosophy delves into arguments The study of History helps us course contains three aspects of for the existence of God, The to understand and explain the study: Christianity, Philosophy and beginning of the Universe, Atheism, past and is a fascinating subject Ethics. This is a well respected and Religious Experience and Religious in its own right. The course academic subject which requires Language as well as ideas about allows students to develop their high levels of focussed study Evolution and End of life debates. enjoyment and understanding and is richly rewarding. Are you Ethics covers Meta-ethics as well of the past and make sense of interested in World Religions would as applied Ethics looking at Capital contemporary events and issues. you like to know how they relate to Punishment, Abortion, Euthanasia, Successful history students have each other and how to study holy Animal rights and Immigration as a high degree of factual recall, texts? Do you question the nature well as Medical ethics. enjoy wider reading and can write of existence and wonder what analytical and evaluative essays. philosophers have had to say about Where will it take me? Religious these and other massive questions, Studies is a core subject for What will I learn? You must such as what do we know about Primary school teaching, and choose either Modern or Medieval the beginning of the Universe? widely respected, by Universities. History. In Modern, you will study Are you interested in the study Other professions it is useful for are the British Empire 1857-1967, of Ethics linked with human and Medicine, Law, Social work, and Germany 1918-1945 and the animal welfare, the beginning, and the Police Force amongst many founding of the USA 1763-1865. the end of life? If you can answer others. It develops an individual’s For the Medieval course, you yes to some of these questions this ability to communicate, make will study Spain in the Age of subject may be for you. logical decisions and think through Discovery 1469-1598, The Tudors arguments in a considered way. and Religious Conflict c1529-1570 What will I learn? You will study and the Age of the Crusades from three areas, Christianity covers c1071 to 1204. You will examine holy books and important figures, primary sources, extracts from festivals, doctrine, the wider historians and complete a 3,500 religious community and the nature word piece of research. of Faith.

Where will it take me? History is a popular and well-regarded qualification by both universities and employers. The ability to think clearly, to weigh up arguments, to analyse problems and communicate effectively are highly desirable to a range of employers. History students gain access to a wide variety of careers including business, law, marketing, media, teaching, research, journalism and politics.

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89 A Level A Level Politics A Level Psychology A Level Sociology

Why choose this course? If Why choose this course? A Why choose this course? you are interested and engaged successful Psychology student has Sociology is the study of society, in learning about political issues, an appetite for understanding how explanations of social behaviour then the government and politics scientific principles can be applied and an investigation into an specification will provide you to human behaviour. If you are individuals’ relationships with with the tools to analyse and interested in people and inquisitive society. Sociologists would claim understand politics in depth. You about their behaviour, this is the that society is the single most don’t need extensive knowledge subject for you. important influence in your life and of politics to study the subject, would argue that our behaviour but an interest and desire to keep What will I learn? Psychology is can be largely explained by social informed about politics and political the science of mind and behaviour. circumstances and experiences. issues is essential to your success We look at people’s motivations on this course. behind different behaviours from What will I learn? This course a scientific point of view. We considers points of view on society, What will I learn? You will explore research into behaviours including those that largely approve analyse politics, focusing on a in an attempt to find answers to; of the way it works (Functionalism) range of themes. These include ‘are some people just born evil?’, to those that argue for change the nature of democracy and ‘are each of the hemispheres of (Marxism and Feminism). You representation and whether there is the brain responsible for different will learn to think critically and a participation crisis in Britain. You functions and behaviours and how independently about society and will then turn your attention to how would we know?’ Topics range your place in it, and develop a government operates within the from biological explanations of critical and informed understanding UK, looking at how well Parliament behaviour to how interacting with of the world around you. Topics functions, whether the constitution other people can influence your include: Families and Households, is fit for modern Britain and if Prime behaviour. Education, Research Methods, Ministers are becoming more Beliefs, and Crime and Deviance. powerful or not. Once grounded Where will it take me? Studying in key political concepts, you will Psychology will equip you with Where will it take me? be introduced to a series of key numeracy, communication, Sociology is highly valued by many political thinkers to study. This IT, organisation and analysis universities and employers and is followed by an examination of skills and provides a valuable provides students with valuable the global political system and background for a variety of careers analytical and evaluative skills. the relationship between states. including management, personnel, The objective and rigorous nature advertising, marketing, teaching, of this subject can lead to a range Where will it take me? A uniformed services, nursing of careers, such as management, qualification in Politics is highly and health and welfare. Further human resources, social work, valued by many universities and training and experience beyond the civil service, the criminal employers alike. Many of our degree level is usually required justice system, national or local Politics students go on to study for qualification as a professional government and law. Politics and related courses psychologist; clinical, educational, including International Politics, forensic or organisational. Law, and History at a range of prestigious universities.

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90 If you do need help, all you have to do Meet the Student is ask. Q&A

Keron Day

Keron is from Breage and studied Geography, Politics and Drama and Theatre Studies A Levels. He previously attended Mullion School.

What was the most interesting thing you’ve learnt in Geography? I enjoyed learning how places develop. I went on the Toronto trip and was able to see what we studied in class in real life, which was very cool but also very cold. It was great to be able to see things in real life and not just out of a book.

What are you planning on doing next? I love Geography so I’ll be studying it at university. I would also like to look at disability and how society changes in human geography.

How did you find your time at Truro College? The College is really good. It was easily accessible, which is important for me, and the people were genuinely helpful and nice.

Do you have an advice for those looking at their options? I would say choose Truro College because it helps you become more independent. Lecturers set extra work to follow up in study centres outside lessons, which is good preparation for university. Of course, if you do need help, all you have to do is ask. Why choose the IB Diploma at Truro college?

To develop the skills that To nurture your identity To join a learning top universities desire as a global citizen and community with nearly 20 and that will ensure you widen your horizons; years of demonstrating excel when you get there. qualities employers excellence in delivering 1 2 value. 3 the IB. IB Diploma

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As an academic all- You will be part of an enthusiastic and pro-active group of students and rounder, you will have will develop your understanding, respect and compassion alongside your studies. The IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) actively promotes enjoyed studying a international mindedness with many IB students developing an interest in range of subjects at the wider world, and you have a chance to take part in the annual visit to GCSE and will want to Eswatini for the Shewula Orphan Project. You could see for yourself how the £100,000 plus already raised by Truro College IB students has been continue to do so at invested and work with your fellow students to decide on which future a higher level with this aspects of the project the money is to be used. excellent alternative to A Levels. In 2020, the average point score was just over 36 points, equivalent to three A* grades and one A grade at A Level. Nearly a third of the cohort scored 40 points or more, equivalent to four A*s or more than five As at A Level.

The IB is a dynamic course offering academic breadth and depth. It facilitates meaningful learning experiences inside and outside the classroom, independent learning skills, the ability to think critically and cultivates an international mindset. • a broad base of subjects Choose The IB and a highly regarded Diploma for: route to university Angela Liversedge IB Diploma Coordinator

93 IB Diploma

Why choose this course? The IB Diploma programme is a two year course, which students may consider as an excellent alternative to A Levels. It will be attractive to students who have enjoyed studying a range of subjects at GCSE and who want to continue doing so at an advanced level. The IB Diploma is an internationally Induction: each September, on the Group 1: Studies in Language recognised university entry day before Year 1 students officially and Literature qualification, which is offered in start their courses, the new IB English (H & S) more than 40 countries around the students get together for a day out. world. It is fully recognised by all Whether going to Tehidy, Bodmin, Group 2: Language Acquisition UK universities. The IB programme Tomperrow or Lusty Glaze, by French (H & S) at Truro College is one of the the end of this day students have Spanish (H & S) biggest and most successful in shared time outside the academic Spanish (ab initio) (S) the UK. environment - travelling, problem- solving, eating and invariably Group 3: Individuals and As a group, the IB students of Truro getting wet - together! So, when Societies College are lively, enthusiastic and lessons start the next day, IB Geography (H & S) willing to get involved; however, students are surrounded by familiar Global Politics (H & S) there is no such thing as a typical and friendly faces. History (H & S) IB student. The entry requirements Psychology (H & S) are identical to those for A Level CAS Residential: at the end of programmes and the qualifications the first half term you get the Group 3/4 of our current IB students cover opportunity to do some voluntary Environmental Systems and a wide range of GCSE results. work with the National Trust. Societies (S) Academically, you need to be a Students stay for two nights at reasonably competent, all-round youth hostels and contribute to Group 4: Experimental Sciences student who enjoys a range of conservation work on the Lizard. Biology (H & S) subjects. Everyone comments on The experience of living together Chemistry (H) the special friendly atmosphere for a few days - shopping, cooking, Physics (H) of the IB group. Various activities eating, working and keeping each during the first weeks of the course other entertained - helps to form Group 5: Mathematics contribute to this strong group relationships that last beyond the Mathematics: Applications and identity. two years of the IB programme. Interpretations (H & S)

What will I learn? Three subjects Group 6: The Arts are taken at Higher Level (H) Art & Design: Visual Arts (H & S) and three at Standard Level (S). Theatre (H & S) Candidates are required to select (or a choice from one of the other get connected. one subject from each of the six subjects in groups 2, 3 & 4) subject groups, except Group 6, See more of College which is optional. Environmental In addition, all students study life on social. Systems and Societies covers both Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Group 3 and Group 4. produce an Extended Essay and take part in Creativity, Action and At present, the College is offering Service (CAS). the following:

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94 Internationalism: “Beyond IB students also have a wealth of While you don’t need to be intellectual rigour and high opportunity to travel. In addition committed to internationalism to academic standards, strong to participating in language study the IB, many students do emphasis is placed on the ideals exchanges in France, Germany, develop an interest in the wider of international understanding Italy and Spain, IB students have world. Some hope to eventually and responsible citizenship... IB travelled to various destinations study/work abroad and many plan students may become informed on field trips. The following trips to take a gap year abroad. participants in local and world have been offered during recent affairs, conscious of the shared years: Paris, Berlin, Venice and Where will it take me? Students humanity that binds all people London (Art), Moscow (History) with an IB Diploma are strongly together, while respecting the and Eswatini (CAS). None of these sought after by universities variety of cultures and attitudes trips are compulsory; yet many and employers worldwide. It is that makes for the richness of life.” IB students have been able to anticipated that the majority of IB (Taken from the IBO mission broaden their horizons by taking students will progress to Higher statement.) part in an overseas visit during their Education. The broadly-based time at Truro College. curriculum means that options We seek to follow this educational could be available in all spheres of philosophy primarily through the Responsible citizenship is professional life. The international curriculum itself. For example, encouraged by the CAS framework may enhance through global topics studied in programme and this has found an opportunities to study and work Group 3; through studying a foreign international dimension through abroad. language in Group 2; and through the Shewula Project (otherwise sampling a range of literature, known as Boom Shewula Wula!). music and art from around the Following annual visits to the world in Groups 1 and 6. In Groups remote Shewula region on the 4 and 5 (Maths and Sciences), Eswatini/Mozambique border we are also keen to promote since 2001, IB students have set internationalism through project up a fund to support schools for work and looking at the work of orphans of AIDS victims and a international cooperative research. scheme to sponsor the education of individual Swazi children. This is an ongoing project and a further visit to Eswatini is planned.

95 Why choose Mathematics at Truro college?

At Truro College you will Problem solving is a Maths is the most be taught by Maths crucial skill in the 21st versatile and useful specialists who are century. qualification you can 1 experts in their subject. 2 3 have. Mathematics

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Mathematics underpins many industries today, forming foundations for technology, engineering, construction, science and medicine.

You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. You could test your knowledge and ability skills against other students across the country and compete in the UK Senior Mathematical Challenge. Anything worth having will involve hard work, but with Maths the more you learn the more enjoyable it gets.

Kevin McCoag Programme Team Leader

Choose Mathematics for careers in:

• Accountancy • Banking • Construction • Cyber Security • Engineering • Film Animation • Financial Trading • GCHQ • Investment Banking • Medicine • Physics

97 You’re here to learn and They’ll help you so Meet the Student much. Q&A

Harriet Angelo-Sparling

Harriet is from St Ives and studied Mathematics A Level and the IB Diploma. She previously attended Truro School.

What attracted you to the College? Being number 1 in the UK for the IB and I didn’t particularly know what I wanted to do at university so it just kept as many options open for me as possible.

Why would you recommend Truro College? I think there’s just such a wide range of courses so you will definitely find something you like. The College is really helpful and flexible with what you want to do. They make sure you’re happy and you will be able to progress in the way that you want to.

How did you managed your workload? Just make sure you get the work done, it doesn’t matter when you do it, just get it done. Especially in second year, don’t waste study periods, you’ll need to be revising from the start. Of course, you have to balance it - If you think, ‘I want to relax now,’ just make sure you do the work later at home.

What advice would you give to prospective students? Make the most of it, you’ll get out what you put in. If you want help, just say, you just have to go and ask for it. If you’re sitting there, head down, thinking, ‘I don’t get it’ just put your hand up. You’re here to learn and they’ll help you so much. All the lecturers are actually so willing to help you. A Level Extended Certificate A Level A Level Further Level 3 Certificate Mathematics Mathematics Mathematical Studies - Core Why choose this course? Why choose this course? Mathematics is a challenging Enjoy solving puzzles and playing Maths and stimulating course that will strategy games? Want to develop encourage you to develop your a deep understanding of big ideas mathematical skills, improve and to know ‘why’ and not just Can be taken alongside A Levels your ability to think logically and ‘how’? Do you want to develop enable you to determine solutions problem-solving, logical reasoning, Why choose this course? to a wide range of problems. communication and resilience The new Core Maths Level 3 If you enjoyed studying GCSE skills? Then this course is for you. qualification is for students who maths, particularly the more have passed GCSE at Grade 5 or algebraic topics, and would like What will I learn? By studying above, have decided not to study to significantly improve your Further Mathematics you will A Level Mathematics, but may mathematical skills, then this would increase your knowledge and require Mathematics in their other be an ideal subject for you. understanding of mathematical courses. techniques and their applications. What will I learn? You will need A Level Further Mathematics What will I learn? Core Maths to be good at algebra before is taken, together with A Level builds upon and strengthens the you start the course. You will Maths and two other A Levels. existing skills developed during the learn many new mathematical The course is designed to GCSE maths course. There is a techniques and will apply them to stretch and challenge able young sharper focus on problem-solving, a variety of practical situations. At mathematicians by introducing you using and applying mathematics this level, mathematics is all about to new techniques and concepts, to solve problems relevant to applying your knowledge to solve such as complex numbers and students’ everyday lives. This problems in real-life situations. You matrices. includes financial applications of need to be logical so that you can mathematics as well as further follow a mathematical argument, Where will it take me? statistical and graphical work and you need to be creative so that A qualification in Further that can support work in other you can look for different ways to Mathematics is highly valued by subjects such as Psychology, apply your skills to solve a problem. universities and employers. There Business Studies, Geography, are obvious links with computing, Sociology, Economics, Biology, Where will it take me? sciences and finance-based Applied Science, Engineering, Mathematics is a versatile courses but the course can also be Construction, Computing and qualification that is well respected useful for sharpening up thinking Sport. by employers and will be desirable skills, logical reasoning and pattern if you are thinking of going on spotting. Many universities require Where will it take me? The to study courses in subjects Further Mathematics for admission skills developed in the study of such as Computing, Economics, to Mathematics degrees, some also Mathematics are increasingly Engineering, Finance, Geography, prefer applicants for Engineering, important in the workplace and Psychology or any of the Sciences Computing, Economics and in higher education. Universities, at degree level. actuarial science courses to have colleges and employers have studied Further Mathematics. welcomed the new Core Maths qualification as students will be better equipped with the mathematical skills that are required for many degree courses and employment. Studying Core See more course Maths will help students improve details online. their career choices.

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99 Why choose Media and Photography at Truro college?

Challenging and exciting Courses that draw on the Access to high-quality, courses that develop best academic traditions industry-standard the skills and knowledge while incorporating resources, facilities and that are important in our practical vocational skills. support. 1 contemporary world. 2 3 Media and Photography

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Behind the camera or on the screen, analysis In the studio, cinema, outside with and creativity come together in these constantly the amazing panorama of Cornwall evolving, exciting mediums. You may explore the to inspire you, or travelling further afield to London, Rome or New richness of the history of cinema or explore modern York - your view of life through a techniques to capture a breathtaking moment. lens will be enriched.

Our innovative visual arts qualifications offer exciting, relevant and challenging opportunities, intended to nurture your creative knowledge, understanding and skills.

Lee Clark Programme Team Leader

• Camera Operation & Video • Social Media Management • Film & Television • Public Relations Choose Media • Screenwriting • Events Management • Visual Effects • Presenting and Photography • Design • Fine Art for careers in: • Editing • Broadcast, Print & Online • Media Marketing • Journalism • Commercial Photography

101 A Level A Level Film A Level Media A Level Studies Studies Photography

Why choose this course? Fancy Why choose this course? Why choose this course? being the next Quentin Tarantino or The media play a central role in Photography is an art of Christopher Nolan? Studying film contemporary culture, society observation. It has little to do with could put you on the right path. and politics. They shape our the things you see and everything Film Studies offers the chance perceptions of the world through to do with the way you see them. to gain hands-on experience the representations, ideas and It allows us to tell our story and of filmmaking and explore film points of view they offer and have show others our framing of the language, history, theory and real relevance and importance in world around us. This course criticism. our lives today, providing us with provides opportunities to engage ways to communicate, forms of in projects that encourage What will I learn? You will cultural expression and the ability creativity, investigation, analysis begin by exploring how aspects to participate in key aspects of and experimentation as a means of film form and language are society. of developing technical and motivated for expressive effect. expressive skills. This includes an examination of What will I learn? You will study the creative decisions involved in a wide range of media products, What will I learn? The course mise-en-scene, cinematography, undertaking detailed analysis of encourages the development of editing, special effects and sound how the media communicate your own visual language while and a consideration of how the meanings in a variety of forms. You improving your understanding structuring concepts of narrative will debate the social, cultural and of the broad visual, cultural and and genre control meaning and economic relevance and impact of theoretical contexts in which spectator response. Film contexts the media as well as the way TV, contemporary photographers are also explored, examining how radio, film, news, music, publishing, operate. You will learn a broad social, cultural, political, historical social media, advertising and range of photographic and camera and institutional factors shape games are constructed to better skills - both analogue and digital - meaning. You will analyse different understand the powerful and utilising traditional darkroom and films and engage in research complex messages we receive. digital Photoshop techniques. involving Hollywood 1930- You will also develop photography The course will teach you to 1990, contemporary American and design skills using Adobe appreciate photographic theory independent film, British film and Photoshop and InDesign as well as and practice and to understand the non-English language European developing web and film skills. work of artists and pioneers in the film. You will explore global development of the photographic filmmaking perspectives including Where will it take me? The medium. world cinema, documentary, silent course can lead to a degree in cinema and experimental film. Journalism, Graphic Design, Where will it take me? Advertising or Film. You will not Successful completion of the Where will it take me? A only develop practical skills and course can lead to further study qualification in Film Studies is a critical awareness of the media or employment in all areas of lens- highly valued by many universities but also employability skills such based and visual arts including art and employers alike. Film Studies as communication, interpersonal, foundation, media, film, multi- is also an excellent subject to organisational and problem-solving media, graphic design, journalism, complement many courses, such skills. advertising, Illustration, PR, etc. as Media, English, Psychology, Sociology, Photography and Art and Design. Apply now Find out how on page 182.

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102 Vocational Level 1 UAL Level 2 Progression Progression Art & Design - Photography Media & Why choose this course? If What will I learn? It will provide Photography you enjoy creating photographic you with an introduction to image images, then the course will making, enabling you to acquire stretch and challenge you by the requisite knowledge, skills Why choose this course? This providing an opportunity to and understanding to progress. course will introduce you to digital engage in projects that encourage You will learn a broad range of imaging and media production. creativity, investigation, analysis photographic and camera skills The course is designed to stimulate and experimentation as a means - both analogue and digital - basic visual exploration, inspire of developing technical and utilising traditional darkroom and simple creative practice, promote expressive skills. It encourages digital Photoshop techniques, independent study and develop your own visual language while working with industry-standard elementary skills in research. This improving your understanding equipment and workspaces to programme includes the BTEC of the broad contexts in which support you from image capture Level 1 Progression in Media & contemporary photographers through to exhibition. It seeks to Photography and GCSE English operate. This programme includes nurture perceptive, resourceful and and Maths. the UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art creative photographers with strong & Design: Photography, GCSE transferable skills. What will I learn? The course English and Maths and the study of will provide you with a broad enterprise. Where will it take me? The range of creative and technical course will enable students skills in media production and to develop a portfolio of work photography. The qualification will that could support progression provide you with a base of skills into courses at Level 3, usually and knowledge that will enhance Photography, Creative Media or Art your self-confidence and impart & Design, while others will progress an understanding of the career onto Personal and Professional demands and opportunities within Development pathways. the exciting and dynamic creative media industries. You will learn traditional and digital photographic techniques in addition to time-based multimedia video production. Emphasis is placed on the development of your own practice and aspirations. You will study modules such as Creative Media Skills, Multimedia Products, Digital Photography and Audio & Video Editing.

Where will it take me? The course will enable you to develop a portfolio of work that could support progression into courses at Level 2, usually Creative Media, Photography or Art & Design. Alternatively, you could progress onto an Apprenticeship or a Personal and Professional Development pathway.

103 Vocational UAL Level 2 UAL Level 3 UAL Level 3 Progression Diploma & Extended Diploma Creative Media Extended Diploma Creative Media Production & Creative Practice: Production & Technology Photography Technology

Why choose this course? Why choose this course? If Why choose this course? The media is a powerful entity you enjoy creating photographic The media is a powerful entity that plays a significant role within images, then the course will that plays a significant role within society. The centrality of the media stretch and challenge you by society. The centrality of the media to our everyday experience - from providing an opportunity to to human experience - from the the conduct of your daily life to the engage in projects that encourage conduct of everyday life to the exercise of power to the creation creativity, investigation, analysis exercise of power to the creation of culture - is inescapable. This and experimentation as a means of culture - is inescapable. We live programme includes the UAL of developing technical and in an intensely mediated world, Level 2 Award in Creative Media expressive skills. as philosopher Marshall McLuhan Production & Technology, GCSE famously said, “The Medium is the English and Maths and the study of What will I learn? You will learn Message.” enterprise. a broad range of photographic skills - both analogue and digital - What will I learn? The course What will I learn? The utilising traditional darkroom and provides an opportunity for Diploma will provide you with an digital Photoshop techniques, you to engage with a diverse introduction to a broad range of working with industry-standard range of media - TV, filmmaking, creative and technical skills. The equipment and workspaces radio, animation, photography, course incorporates vocational to support you from image graphic design, social media, learning to provide you with capture through to exhibition. marketing - often in the form of the necessary understanding, You will learn how to develop ‘live’ or ‘real-world’ briefs and knowledge and skills for future your contextual understanding assignments where you will progression and employment. You and record your workflow in explore, develop and test your will have the opportunity to engage sketchbooks. It will teach you to creativity within a stimulating with a diverse range of media - appreciate photographic theory and demanding environment. TV, filmmaking, radio, animation, and understand the work of The course will provide you with photography, graphic design, important artists and pioneers in opportunities to develop and utilise social media, marketing - often history. Photography offers you broad, transferable skills through in the form of ‘live’ or ‘real-world’ the chance to take risks, discover encouraging an ethos of personal briefs and assignments where you ideas and realise your creative and professional development. will explore, develop and test your potential. The course seeks to creativity within a stimulating and nurture perceptive, resourceful and Where will it take me? This demanding environment. creative photographers with strong course is about progression: transferable skills that can be it is designed to build up your Where will it take me? The applied to a range of careers. portfolio of work and provide you course will enable you to develop a with the knowledge, skills and portfolio of work that could support Where will it take me? This understanding necessary to enable progression into courses at Level course is about progression; it is you to apply to a higher education 3. Alternatively, you could choose designed to build up your portfolio, course, or gain employment in to progress onto an Apprenticeship which will enable you to apply to the exciting and dynamic creative or a Personal and Professional a higher education course, or gain media industries. Development pathway. employment in your specialist area.

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104 definitely choose Truro College. It’s a great place Meet the Student to be. Q&A

Emma Rand

Emma is from Blackwater and studied the Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma. She previously attended Richard Lander School.

Why did you choose Truro College? I found the course I wanted to do and just fell in love with it.

What was the most interesting thing about your course? A bit of everything really. You do radio production, film production; I liked the production side of it so you go out filming and it’s really hands on, it’s really beneficial for learning how to use those different software and equipment”.

Is there any advice you would give to prospective students? Definitely choose Truro College. It’s a great place to be; the environment’s really friendly and the lecturers are specialists in their subject. I really enjoyed my experience personally. If you can find the course that you like you should definitely do it.

What do you plan to do next? I’m going to study Media Production at Bournemouth. It’s a similar kind of course and what I learnt here is really transferrable to the course up at Bournemouth. Why choose Music and Performing Arts at Truro college?

To develop individual To develop confidence To give yourself job skills, which will lead to and important skills such opportunities. Many of exciting and valuable as working with others, our students have found performance experience. using initiative and success across a range 1 2 communication. 3 of sectors. Music and Performing Arts

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You will be joining a vibrant and dynamic department with opportunities to showcase your talents in one of the many performance spaces within the College, or beyond.

As part of the artistic community that Cornwall is celebrated for, all the world really is your stage. Supported by experienced lecturers and technicians, your course will give you a solid foundation from which to springboard your talents. Bands, theatre groups and West End performers have all emerged from this exciting department and we keenly await the chance to see your talents.

The dedication, experience and industry-related skills of the teaching team, combined with up- to-date resources and highly talented students create one of the most accomplished Performing Arts • Music Performance departments in the • Dance Performance country. Choose Music and • Live Sound Production • Choreography Performing Arts • Acting Tracey Tickle for careers in: • Theatre Direction Programme Team Leader • Lighting & Set Design • Stage Management • Music Production • Events Management • Script Writing • Television

107 A Level A Level Dance A Level Drama & Theatre Studies Why choose this course? If you You’ll explore how to develop enjoy dancing, creating dance and technique in a variety of styles, are inquisitive about how dance leading to a consideration of the Why choose this course? This has evolved throughout history, performance qualities needed by is a practical course that develops then the Dance specification will a dancer in order to communicate your theoretical understanding stretch and challenge you by with an audience. You will explore of theatre, nurturing your talent providing valuable opportunities how to create and develop your creatively and academically. We for you to develop as both a own work both as a soloist and will study the work of the influential practitioner and commentator of as part of a group. You will be playwrights, directors and theatre the subject. given every opportunity to develop companies that make theatre so analytical skills in relation to your exciting and diverse. This course What will I learn? You will own work and that of professional is designed to provide a balance explore a variety of visual and repertoire. You’ll learn about dance between performance, research, thematic sources in a creative within two different historical analysis and design and, most way and will also be given the periods/genres. importantly, to encourage you to opportunity to develop your written develop your own vision of what communication skills. There Where will it take me? A makes great theatre. are three strands to the course: qualification in Dance is highly performance, choreography and valued by many universities and What will I learn? We approach critical engagement. employers alike. Dance is also an the study of drama and theatre excellent subject to complement from three key viewpoints: many courses, such as Drama, actor, director and designer. You Musical Theatre, Psychology, will develop these skills while English Literature, History and Art. creating original performance material in addition to studying and performing three plays with contrasting theatre styles. Our exploration of contrasting styles supports the development of your own performance skills and will @trurocollegedance build your critical appreciation of theatre. Drama is a collaborative course and will help you to develop important communication skills, creativity and promote your personal and social development.

Where will it take me? The skills that you will develop on this course are transferable to all areas of further study. Our students have the option of university to study any degree subject or a vocational route such as drama school to study acting, musical theatre or design. Drama is also an excellent subject to complement many courses, such as English literature, dance, classics, humanities, any media-related course and education.

108 A Level Music

Why choose this course? This course will develop your knowledge and performance skills across the whole world of music, looking at a wide range of styles, techniques and practitioners from the origins of orchestral music right up to the present day.

What will I learn? You will learn the central aspects of music: performance; composition; analysis. You will develop your performance skills to a high level. In composition you will grow to understand the mechanics of music, how it works in terms of harmony, structure and arranging, and you will be able to recognise and talk about different styles of music. You will work with an accompanist each week so that your recital is as polished as possible. As a result, in this section A Level Music Technology of the course most students get a high grade. Your composing will improve as you will be able to write Why choose this course? If You will be taught to record, down what you can hear in your you enjoy making music and using edit, mix and master sound head. technology, then A Level Music to the highest of professional Technology will prepare you both standards. You will also be given Where will it take me? It is a practically and theoretically for this the opportunity as a musician to suitable subject for progression creative industry. play on your own and your peers’ to a BMus degree or to a degree recording projects. course in which music forms What will I learn? You will part of a BA. It’s useful for those develop your musical knowledge, Where will it take me? Many intending to teach, and can lead to understanding and skills. These students progress onto higher a career in the recording industry, include recording, technology- education in fields of music, music arts administration and the based composition, listening, technology, acoustics or sound performing arts. We are successful analysing and producing. You engineering. We have alumni in getting students into several will be encouraged to engage now working for Allen & Heath conservatoires including Guildhall with a wide range of music (professional audio equipment and the Royal Academy. technology techniques and manufacturer), RouteNote develop understanding of the (online music distribution) and as historical and cultural context of professional touring musicians, the use of music technology in conductors and composers in their the creation and production of own right. music. You will be using the latest See more course music programming software and details online. professional recording studios.

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109 It was really fun. The Lecturers were so Meet the Student helpful. Q&A

Joe Webster

Joe is from Shortlanesend and studied the Performing Arts: Dance Level 3 Extended Diploma. He previously attended Richard Lander School.

What was your favourite part of the course? The creativity side of it definitely. In one of our modules you have to pick a choreographer and make a dance in a pair or group using their choreographic style. I just love the freedom to take someone’s way of dancing, transform it into my own and create a brand new professional piece.

What was your time at College like? It was really fun. The lecturers were so helpful in technique classes and setting me up for what I want to do next. I received a place at Kingston University to study BA Hons in Urban Practices, which is something I never thought I would be doing.

Have you got any advice for anyone considering their options? Definitely look in-depth at all your options. If you are unsure of what to do, really make sure you look at the pros and cons, don’t just consider the bits of the course you enjoy but think about the aspects that will benefit you after College and as a person. It’s also good to talk to current and former students and your teachers about what area of dance you should go in to. And, of course, talk to your parents, carers and friends to see what they think. Extended Certificate Level 3 Extended Level 3 Extended Certificate Certificate Music - Music - Rock & Pop Classical/Jazz Can be taken alongside A Levels Roles will include designing and distributing posters around your Can be taken alongside A Levels Why choose this course? If venue as well as social media, you enjoy performing music, then booking and hiring of venues, Why choose this course? If the Popular Music Subsidiary organising equipment etc. These you enjoy performing music, then Diploma will stretch and challenge performances will be in a venue the Classical Diploma will stretch you in this area. This course gives chosen by you and can be and challenge you in this area. you valuable development of your anywhere around the county. Your This course offers you valuable knowledge and skills in performing final major project will be assessed development of your sight-reading and working with a band. on your performance; an interesting and ensemble skills. Your musical and varied set of music will be repertoire can vary in genre What will I learn? You will start crucial. and does not have to be strictly performing straight away. Working classical. with peers, you will develop a set Where will it take me? Together of songs that span popular music with other A Levels, this will be What will I learn? You’ll start from the 1960s through to the suitable for progression to higher performing straight away. Working present day. You will learn how education. with peers, you will create a to organise and market your own tailor-made set of music that suits gigs with the aim of getting your your instrumentation and you will band heard. You will learn about perform at live events. You will the wide ranging and stylistic perform a minimum of six concerts elements of popular music. You will in a variety of venues. This will discover how to organise your own o enable you to learn how to organise live music events, ensuring fellow Check out our 360 and market your own concerts with musicians have equal roles and the aim of getting your ensemble fulfil them in providing a successful Interactive campus heard. You will also develop your performance. tours. theoretical knowledge, which will enhance your performance skills and improve your ensemble. This will include conducting, analysis of dynamics, regular and irregular tempos and time signatures, aural perception skills and transposition. You will discover how to organise and arrange your own live music events.

Where will it take me? Students who successfully complete the assessment for the Diploma will have a qualification equal to one A Level. Together with other A Levels, this will be suitable for progression to higher education.

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111 Extended Certificate Vocational Level 2 Progression Acting

Why choose this course? Whether you aim to be an actor, dancer, director or stage manager, this course prepares you for the next step towards your chosen career. This programme includes the BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Acting, GCSE English and Maths.

What will I learn? You will explore how the performance industry works, including the job opportunities available. Practical advice and support will help you to develop a broad range of skills to enhance your progression within the industry, including the finance and marketing aspects of running a Level 3 Extended Certificate performance arts company. Students will study movement from Musical Theatre different countries and cultures and will learn the process of choreographing their own pieces. Can be taken alongside A Levels You will continually develop They will also perform dance your ability to analyse, evaluate pieces in a range of different styles, Why choose this course? and research through written including contemporary, jazz and The BTEC Extended Certificate assignments and the development street dance. You will rehearse in Musical Theatre is a highly of logbooks. The assessment and perform a piece of dance/ practical course, based on is through coursework-based drama for a public audience. The technique and skills building on projects and there is a controlled performance will bring together the the three disciplines of singing, assessment in which you will write skills developed on the course. acting and dance. The course will an essay on chosen practitioners. develop your abilities as a ‘triple Within units, you will be required Where will it take me? threat’ performer and member of to study the historical context Completion of this course along a company, allowing you to hone and themes of different works as with either a GCSE Grade 4 your skills and develop confidence well as a variety of practitioners. or above in Maths or English in areas that you may not have Performing to an audience is an will provide you with the entry explored prior to attendance. important element to the course. requirements for Level 3 study. You will also have the opportunity Many students go on to complete What will I learn? Through to travel to London to watch West BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas targeted acting, singing and End theatre and visit Performing in Performing Arts or Dance. dance lessons, you will develop Arts and Drama Schools. skills and techniques enabling you to rehearse and perform set Where will it take me? Together repertoire from musicals and with other A Levels, this course devise group performance pieces will be suitable for progression to while identifying style, theme and higher education. context.

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112 Level 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma Progression Music Music Technology

Why choose this course? The Why choose this course? If you Where will it take me? This music business is one of the UK’s enjoy creating, recording, playing qualification will open options for most successful industries and music live with technology, working higher education and employment. whether you aim to be a performer, with other creative minded people The qualification will provide songwriter, producer or manager, on interesting projects, while gateways into other subject areas this course prepares you for the making a living from all of these, such as computer game music/ next step towards your chosen then music technology could be sound, acoustics (alongside a career. This programme includes the option for you. mathematics/science qualification), the BTEC Level 2 Certificate in live sound/eventing along with Music, GCSE English and Maths. What will I learn? You will music production and sound focus on developing the skills, engineering courses. What will I learn? You will form techniques, habits and attitudes a band within the first two weeks, a professional would require to where you will prepare for gigs, thrive in a competitive and creative exploring a wide range of material industry. You will learn how a before finally crafting a marketable professional in the music industry set for your end of year event. must adapt quickly to the needs All rehearsals take place in our of any creative situation, where fully equipped rehearsal studios. we shall look to make you not You will receive free instrumental only cope with current industry lessons, supporting the Rock requirements but flourish in the School syllabus, enabling you to music industry of the future. You pick up additional qualifications as will look at a range of topics part of the course. You will have such as studio recording, audio access to dedicated sequencing engineering, synthesis, sampling, rooms, digital mix down suites and production, promotion, eventing, our state-of-the-art, 24-track digital multi-media and many more. recording studio. You will explore how the music industry works, including the job opportunities available. Practical advice and support will help you to develop a broad range of skills to enhance your progression within the industry.

Where will it take me? Completion of this course along with either a GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths or English will provide you with the entry requirements for Level 3 study.

113 Vocational Level 3 Extended Diploma Level 3 Extended Performing Arts - Dance Diploma Performing Arts - Why choose this course? If You will participate in you are passionate about dancing, choreographic projects and study Performance enjoy working as a member of an dance practitioners and their works ensemble and have the desire to across a range of genres and further your contextual knowledge styles. There is also the opportunity Why choose this course? and understanding of dance as to investigate the business aspect Developing the whole person, this an art form, then this course will of the dance industry, which will course will equip you either to seek stretch and challenge you as a allow you to develop knowledge of employment in many areas of work performer, a choreographer and a a range of essential topics for work (not limited solely to the performing commentator of the subject. within the profession. arts) or for you to move into higher education. What will I learn? Throughout Where will it take me? This the two-year course, you will Extended Diploma can lead to What will I learn? By working participate in formal technique a university degree course in regularly in groups, you will learn classes in classical ballet, jazz and dance or can provide an excellent how to work cooperatively with contemporary dance, leading to a progression to professional others, a key factor in all aspects final major performance that will training programmes at specialist of study and employment. You contain both original choreography musical theatre or dance schools/ will also develop your verbal and and excerpts from professional conservatoires. written communication skills repertoire. In order to enrich and improve your performing your understanding of current and critical abilities. The course professional working practices, you is divided into two different will also study tap dance in year pathways, allowing you to focus one and urban dance in year two. your development as a performer Get connected. in either acting or musical See more of College theatre performances. There is a strong common practical core life on social. to the course, in which you will be expected to work with the whole group in the preparation of dance, drama and musical theatre performances that will stretch and develop you as a performer.

Where will it take me? This Diploma can lead to a university or drama school degree course in subjects such as Drama, Acting or Musical Theatre. You may be able to progress into employment in an area of the performing arts as a trainee or Apprentice in backstage operations with a theatre or theatre/dance company. You will also have the skills to pursue a career in advertising, teaching, HR, events management and retail to name but a few.

114 Level 3 Extended Level 3 Extended Diploma Diploma Popular Production Arts & Live Events Music Why choose this course? If You will have the chance to you have ever envied the sound apply to work backstage at a Why choose this course? If engineer, found yourself gazing at national festival. You will have the you are passionate about writing, the lighting rig, or wondered what opportunity to manage your own performing or producing music and is going on backstage, then this crew, create your own designs and can see yourself working in one of might be the course for you. choose which specialisms you the most competitive and exciting would like to be assessed in. Many industries in the world, then the What will I learn? You will have learners combine assessments Extended Diploma in Popular access to cutting-edge equipment with paid work. You will get the Music could be the obvious choice used in the industry and the opportunity to work in local venues, for you. opportunity to work on a variety building your portfolio. of real events from theatre shows What will I learn? You will look to festivals. You will develop skills Where will it take me? Past at the practical skills required in rigging, lighting, live sound, students are currently studying at for performing in bands or as a visuals and set/stage design. You the Royal Central School of Speech session musician, developing the will learn how to create industry and Drama, Backstage Academy techniques needed for playing specific documents, such as stage and Rose Bruford. Former in a range of styles and genres. plans, technical riders and risk Production Arts students are You will take part in a number of assessments. currently working for Ibiza Rocks, practical projects ranging from Snowbox Festival and Glastonbury, gigs at local venues, to community while others are touring across the based music projects and events. USA and Europe with signed acts You will investigate the music and some have successfully set up industry, preparing you for life in their own companies. the business, and look at popular music history and the way in which music affects society. Within our state-of-the-art performance and recording facilities, you will develop composition and song-writing skills, look at music sequencing and recording, and receive a free instrumental lesson every week.

Where will it take me? On completion of the course, you will have the qualifications necessary to progress onto a range of higher education options, either in music or from a wide range of other options. You will already have the skills required for a number of career options within the performance and production industries.

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115 Why choose PPD at Truro college?

A dedicated work An opportunity to An opportunity to create placement coordinator enhance your CV with a ‘story’ that will open and job coach to ensure external courses as well future employment you gain an outstanding as sector specific pathways. 1 placement. 2 internal qualifications. 3 Personal and Professional Development

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We welcome learners A competitive job market means you need to be fully equipped with who, for whatever employment skills to gain work. On the course, you will gain the knowledge to prepare yourself effectively for employment, an Apprenticeship/ reason, may not Traineeship or for further study. If you are unsure of the career path you have previously been wish to take, we will work with you to look at your skills and qualities and academically successful match these to your ideal career. or who are unsure of a A key part of the course will be a work placement learning opportunity in future career path. We an area of your choice supported by a job coach. You will work for a real offer you a chance to business with a view of gaining sector specific skills. Multiple placements have a fresh start in an are available if you are unsure of a career path and you will gain references from these businesses to enhance your CV. Employers are saying that Outstanding college. work experience is just as important as qualifications. For learners who are thinking of moving onto further learning, UCAS points are available on the Level 3 course.

Businesses report that workplace experience can be just as important to them as formal qualifications.

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117 Vocational Level 1, 2 & 3 Level 2 Level 3 Traineeships Personal & Personal & Professional Professional Why choose this course? You will already have a fairly Development Development clear idea that you would like an Apprenticeship or full-time work and you may have been trying, Why choose this course? Why choose this course? The without much luck, to secure a job These courses offer an equal course will allow learners to explore or Apprenticeship. emphasis on qualifications, progression routes into further personal development and learning, employment or training What will I learn? A Traineeship work place learning leading to and offers an equal emphasis will set you up with a placement in an Apprenticeship, full-time on qualifications, personal a business of your choice with a employment or further learning. development and work place view of progressing onto an learning. The Level 3 qualification Apprenticeship or a full-time What will I learn? You will be offers up to 54 UCAS points position. You will be supported with equipped with employment skills for those thinking of attending a dedicated one-to-one job coach. and an enhanced CV to ensure university in the future. While on the Traineeship, you will that you have the best opportunity undertake a variety of recognised to gain the career of your choice. What will I learn? The course short qualifications linked to The course will cover personal allows learners to acquire, the placement. For instance; preparation for employment, practice, develop and apply the CSCS training, pool lifeguarding, self-improvement and effective skills needed to be successful bookkeeping, paediatric first aid, behaviour at work. A key part of the in higher education, training or website design, using social media course will be a work placement employment. Students will study for marketing, emergency first aid, learning opportunity in an area of a variety of topics including; as well as any vocationally specific choice supported by a job coach. enterprise, active citizenship, courses that will help you obtain You will work for a real business to psychology, interpersonal skills, your goal. You will also have help gain practical experience that will study skills and current affairs. with applications and support with not only enhance your CV but also In addition to the core subjects interview preparation via video help cement your career choice are a wide range of optional units analysis. While you are on the when leaving education. Additional and extracurricular activities that course, you will be classed as in courses linked to the placement students will choose to opt into full-time education. You can enrol are also available. according to their interests and at any point in the year and the ambitions. This course will include course lasts between three weeks Where will it take me? In a substantial work placement and six months, depending on how some cases you may stay with and the opportunity to achieve quickly we can progress you into the business and undertake an additional UCAS points to support your desired outcome. Apprenticeship or gain full-time Higher Education applications. employment. For those seeking to Where will it take me? Our move into the work environment, Where will it take me? You progression outcomes will vary we will help with applications will be able to move into an upon your personal goal, but and support you with interview Apprenticeship or employment you may choose to go into an preparation via video analysis. at any point in the year, or move Apprenticeship, full-time paid You will be able to move into an into further learning the following employment or you may decide to Apprenticeship or employment academic year. do further study. at any point in the year, or move into further learning the following academic year.

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118 Meet the Student Q&A Megan Harris

Megan is from Redruth and studied the Personal and Professional Development Level 2. She previously attended Redruth School.

What was your favourite unit in the course? My favourite unit was definitely mental health awareness because quite a few people I know have had issues and it’s really helpful to know how to help people. It was good because if you get issues in the future it will be easier to understand what’s happening and how to help prevent it in yourself and others. I made loads

What was your favourite part of the course? I made of new friends loads of new friends and got to study lots of different topics. Being able to do work but not and I enjoyed finding it stressful was great.

What was your time at the College like? It was really studying lots fun. It was a big step from secondary school but this course was a really good step of different to take.

What are you doing next? I’m going to study Musical topics. Theatre here. I’m really excited about it. Why choose Public Services at Truro college?

Excellent links with An emphasis is placed Students thrive in a the full range of public on outdoor activities supportive environment services, providing and practical learning and enjoy numerous real life experiences to to develop necessary guest speakers and 1 contextualise learning. 2 employment skills. 3 visits. Public Services

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Your team work and You will benefit from visits by members of the uniformed and armed leadership qualities services as well as having the chance to visit key public services such as the army, marines and Truro Crown Court. Former service personnel will will be expanded in also put you through your paces, pushing you physically and mentally. this challenging and We look forward to seeing you in the career of your choice as you join the rewarding area. successes of our past students.

Students develop personal and professional qualities that help prepare them for the public service career of their choice.

Louise Coley Deputy Team Leader

• British Army • Fire & Rescue Service • Royal Navy/Royal Marines • HM Revenue & Customs Choose Public • Royal Air Force • HM Prison Service • Police Service • Coastguard/Lifeguard Services for • Local Authorities careers in: • Central Government • Fitness Industry • Outdoor Education

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Cooper Clarke

Cooper is from Hayle and studies the Public Services Level 3 Extended Diploma. He previously attended Hayle Community School.

What is your favourite thing about doing Public Services? I like the freedom that the different course elements offer. It has a bit of citizenship and it has a bit of the life of the public services. It also involves a lot of teamwork. We act as if we’re a family and we’re quite close when we go out on exhibitions.

Why did you choose to study Public Services at Truro College? I want to join the Royal Marines after College.

How have you found your time at College? It’s been very freeing. Compared to my old school I get a lot more independence here, it’s just like the real world.

Do you have any advice for those considering this course? Give it a go. It’s great if you’re not sure what you want to do because it gives you more options than just joining the military. It includes all the emergency services, public services and even education if you want to become a teacher. Vocational Level 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma Progression Public Services Public Services Why choose this course? A You will be assessed in career in the public services is challenging situations, expected Why choose this course? challenging, rewarding, interesting to conduct self-directed study This qualification will allow you and exciting, requiring you to have and research and attend visits to, to develop knowledge and a variety of skills, knowledge, and presentations from, various understanding by applying your and expertise to succeed. If services. learning and skills in a work-related you enjoy studying a variety of scenario. Alongside the Level 2 subjects chosen to help develop Where will it take me? Previous Award you will work towards OCN your confidence, understanding students have undertaken Work Skills qualifications. These and skills and then applying them degrees in Law, Public Services, are designed to provide you with in and out of the classroom, this Criminology, Psychology, Sociology a range of employability skills course could be for you. and many more. The College that are key to preparing you for also provides the opportunity to the workplace and assist you in What will I learn? You will need continue your studies onto our acquiring the skills, attributes and to be willing to ‘have a go’ at Foundation Degree in Public behaviours that are needed to things, be prepared to get cold, Services. Career opportunities enter and succeed in any future wet and dirty, push yourself and such as the armed forces, police, progression routes. All Progression us, develop your team work and, fire service, coastguard, prison 2 pathways will include English and most importantly, work hard. Your service, customs or other public maths up to Level 2. learning will be through lectures, organisations are also options. practical sessions and residential What will I learn? You will trips. The course is an academic learn through a range of methods programme that combines both including practical experiences practical and theoretical means and theory-based lessons. You will of assessment. These will include be taught in classroom lectures, external examinations in both the presentations from public service first year and second year of the teams, practical sessions and programme, practical assessments group discussions. Topics such as plus some in-depth coursework. health, fitness and lifestyle for the public services, citizenship, society and the public services, the role and work of the public service and employment in the public services are some of the units you will study over the one-year course.

Where will it take me? In completing this qualification you will be able to progress onto further study, training, or employment and make informed choices with regard to a career in the uniformed public services. You will also have developed academic and practical skills that may be applicable in other work situations or will enable you to progress to Level 3 qualifications in areas such as Public Services or Sport.

123 Why choose Science at Truro college?

A team of highly Access to 14 extensively Exceptional technical qualified, outstanding equipped teaching labs support that gives teachers who are that provide the setting students real world passionate about their for advanced practical experience. 1 specialist subject areas. 2 lessons. 3 Science

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The College is a member of the Royal Society Associate Schools and College scheme, hosts the South West’s educational coordinator for the Royal Society of Chemistry and is a Lead School for the Institute of Physics.

As a student of Truro College, you will benefit from these close links with the UK’s most prestigious scientific institutions. With a STEM guest lecture programme including Oxbridge professors at the forefront of scientific research, together with exciting opportunities to join international conservation expeditions, the study of Science at Truro College has never been more exciting.

We are a truly outstanding Science department of dedicated experts who take pride in enabling learners to excel.

Matthew Bennett Programme Team Leader

• Astronomy • Medicine & Dentistry • Chemistry • Microbiology Choose Science • Forensic Science • Nursing • Genetics • Physics for careers in: • Geochemistry • Research Science • Geophysics • Veterinary Science • Marine Science

125 A Level A Level Biology A Level Chemistry

Why choose this course? If Where will it take me? A Level Why choose this course? If you you enjoy learning about life and Biology is a highly respected enjoy the study of the substances living organisms and want to delve qualification that is valued for that make both us and our deeper into concepts that you have most degree subjects and by surroundings then chemistry is for been introduced to at GCSE, from employers worldwide. To broaden you. It is everywhere; in the food biochemistry and cell biology as your higher education options, it we eat and the water we drink, well as behaviour and ecology, then is recommended that you study from the clothes we wear and our this course will offer you an exciting this course alongside A Level mobile phones to the medicines and challenging area of study. Chemistry. Biology also opens up that keep us healthy. a wide range of opportunities for What will I learn? Biology university level study, including What will I learn? You will encompasses the cellular basis of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, develop your knowledge, living things, the transformation of Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science, competence and confidence in energy that underlies the activities Zoology, Radiography, Agriculture practical skills and problem solving, of life, and the genetic basis for and Horticulture, Marine Biology, together with enhancing your inheritance in organisms. You will Biochemistry, Genetics, Nutrition, understanding of key chemical study the evolutionary relationships Botany, Forensic Science and ideas and how they link to each between organisms and the many other possibilities. other. You will study a variety of diversity of life on earth, to include topics including organic chemistry, microorganisms, plants, animals energy, quantitative chemistry and fungi. and chemical bonding alongside contemporary issues.

Where will it take me? If you want to study Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Veterinary Science then chemistry is essential. An understanding of chemistry is desirable for the study of many subjects, is valued highly by universities and equips you for further study in the sciences as well as areas such as law and finance. Studying chemistry will provide you with problem-solving, communication, creativity and teamwork skills; hence chemical scientists are much sought after and can pursue careers in many exciting and varied fields of work.

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126 A Level A Level Geology Environmental Why choose this course? If you Where will it take me? Science are fascinated by fossils and their Geologists are required in the evolutionary roots, which forces oil industry, mining, materials drive volcanoes and tsunamis, or science, hydrogeology (water Why choose this course? You perhaps you are concerned about resources), civil engineering, will gain an understanding of how the environmental consequences geotechnical engineering, public different events and cycles within of the extraction of oil and gas and services, geohazard prediction and the environment interrelate, how radioactive materials, then A Level mitigation, scientific research (e.g. human activity impacts upon these Geology may be for you. climate change, seismology) and systems and the strategies used to education. minimise the problems that may be What will I learn? You will caused. investigate the Earth from its meteorite origins through to the What will I learn? The course range of rocks found in its different begins by studying how the layers and surface environments. properties of our Earth have You will discover how geologists allowed life to develop. We will need a multitude of different in Science examine further the structure, skills to accurately measure characteristics and human impacts and describe features in the on our physical environment environment and develop these This new Level 3 qualification by studying the science of our skills through field trips in the UK is based on employer- atmosphere, hydrosphere and and abroad. You will use geological designed standards and will lithosphere. The biosphere is also maps and cross sections to equip you with the knowledge an essential component in creating investigate the difficulties of finding and skills to enter skilled and maintaining life processes on and extracting resources as well employment in a particular Earth, unfortunately many species as studying the evolution of life on occupation, through both and biomes are under threat and Earth and how geologists can use traditional classroom learning you will be able to evaluate how this knowledge to re-construct a and an industry placement of effective management strategies geological timescale stretching at least 45 days. See page 24 are in trying to save many species back a billion years. for more details. from extinction. In your second year, we will examine further how humans affect the planet through our demand for energy sources, release of pollutants and need for biological resources. The course embeds scientific enquiry into your learning and you will have the opportunity to take part in lab investigations and local fieldwork.

Where will it take me? The course could lead you to a career with an environment agency, National Trust, Forestry Commission, local wildlife trusts, environmental consultancies, National Parks, recycling organisations, waste management and water quality organisations.

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127 A Level Vocational A Level Physics Level 3 Extended Level 3 Extended Diploma Applied Diploma Applied Why choose this course? If you are interested in questions Science - Science - like “what happens if I go into a black hole?”, “what is a Higgs Analytical & Biomedical Science Boson?” and “what happens if I travel near to the speed of light?”, Forensic Science then this course will challenge you Why choose this course? Are to consider these questions - and you interested in pursuing a career many more. Why choose this course? in the ever-expanding field of Do you enjoy using scientific biomedical science? Do you wish What will I learn? Physics allows knowledge to solve problems? Are to use your scientific knowledge you to understand the fundamental you keen to learn how to piece to benefit others? This course is structure of the universe from together evidence and data to designed to give you a detailed atoms (or smaller) to galaxies (or reach valid conclusions? understanding of aspects of bigger) and how the matter within science. the universe interacts. You will What will I learn? This course discover that the same underlying is designed to give you a detailed What will I learn? You will study physical laws can be applied from understanding of aspects of a range of core scientific units and everyday situations such as electric science with an emphasis on the specialist units with a particular circuits or theme park rides to skills and knowledge used in the emphasis on the knowledge, skills complex situations like particle fields of analytical and forensic and techniques used in biomedical accelerators or black holes. science. You will develop your science. Throughout the course scientific understanding and you will develop your scientific Where will it take me? To practical skills through a series understanding and practical skills study physics, electronics or of assignments and challenging through a series of assignments engineering at degree level investigations that utilise some and challenging investigations, you will need A Level Physics. of the techniques used by crime which utilise some of the However, an understanding of scene investigators and analytical techniques used by scientists in the physics is also desirable for and forensic scientists including workplace including the application Mathematics, Computer Science, collecting evidence from crime of modern biological and chemical Chemistry, Geology, Medicine, scenes and analysis of evidence practical techniques to biomedical Dentistry, Veterinary Science and through chemical spectroscopy, science and the knowledge Environmental Science university fingerprint analysis and chemical required by biomedical scientists. courses. Studying the physical and biological testing. sciences at university level Where will it take me? Scientific provides you with problem solving, Where will it take me? Scientific skills are always in demand in communication, creativity and skills are always in demand in the workplace and a wide range teamwork skills and opportunities the workplace and a wide range of careers are possible including in careers within many exciting of careers are possible including working in hospital laboratories, fields of work including analytical laboratory work, forensic research laboratories, school or meteorology, finance, law and laboratory work and scenes of college laboratories or quality journalism. crime work. The course can also control laboratories (for example in lead to a variety of science-based the food and drink industry). The courses at higher education. course can also lead to a variety of science-based courses at higher education. See more course details online.

See page 20 for entry requirements

128 I’m so happy I picked the Diploma. It was Really Meet the Student Good. Q&A

Chloe Giltjes-Vincent

Chloe is from Threemilestone and studied the Applied Science - Analytical and Forensic Science Level 3 Extended Diploma. She previously attended Richard Lander School.

Why did you choose this course? Forensic science seems really interesting to me, I’m always watching crime documentaries so I thought that would be quite a good pair if I went with forensic science. At the time I wasn’t that confident with exams and I found out that the course was assignment based so i thought that would be quite nice to just have assignments all the way throughout, rather than the panic at the end of the year. I’m so happy that I picked the diploma, it was really good.

What appealed to you about Truro College? The location is amazing and I live close by as well so it was really convenient. My brother went here as well and he said it was excellent”.

How was the support at College? It was really good. I was sick in my second year so I had to take a break, but the support that I received from the lecturers and everyone around me was great.

What are your plans now? I’m hoping go to university at Exeter to study Marine Biology. I’ve always believed in picking what you have a big interest in - Marine Biology is something that I am really passionate about so I thought that would be a good way to go. Why choose Sport at Truro college?

Dedicated state-of-the- Excellent links with Students excel in their art facilities including professional clubs and chosen areas through two sports halls, fitness sport employers. support from highly suite, gym and exercise qualified staff. 1 physiology laboratory. 2 3 Sport

Love Sport? Learn more about our wide range of sports academies on page 134.

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You will have the opportunity to participate, compete and excel in a wide range of physical activities at Truro College.

You will also be able to become a member of our academy programmes irrespective of your academic course or standard of performance. Our sports teams play within the AoC Sport organisation, which runs leagues and cups across the country, as well as sport specific competitions and tournaments. Teams from the College have competed in the AoC Sport Students National finals and travelled across the South West as well as to London, have fantastic Birmingham, Dallas and Japan where we have had success at both regional and national level. opportunities to develop both their academic and sporting ability in great facilities, inspiring progression to university and sports related careers.

Vicky Pring Programme Team Leader

Choose Sport for careers in:

You will have the opportunity for personal development by taking part in • Sports Coaching the Sports Leaders Awards schemes through which over 800 students • PE Teaching have already trained. Students are involved in volunteering in local primary, secondary and special schools as well as at community events such as the • Personal Training Cornwall School Games. • Sports Therapy • Professional Athletics Provision has been made for a wide spectrum of abilities with recreational • sessions and non-competitive activities. There are more than 60 free Sports Nutrition activity sessions delivered each week as part of the Health, Wellbeing and • Strength & Conditioning Sport Programme. Coaching

131 A Level Vocational A Level Physical Level 2 Progression Sport Education Why choose this course? This Alongside the Progression 2 Sport pathway will provide training and pathway you will study Maths and Why choose this course? This experiences for those intending English for 4 hours each a week. course is designed for students to work in the sport industry and Progression onto a Level 3 course with an interest in the main will provide the opportunity to will only be secured once you have theoretical components of physical develop a range of practical skills completed the course. education and those who display and techniques, personal skills and a high sporting level in at least one attributes essential for successful Where will it take me? In sport as a performer and/or coach. performance in working life. If completing this qualification you you enjoy studying a variety of will be able to progress onto further What will I learn? The course subjects chosen to help develop study, training, or employment looks at anatomical, physiological your confidence, understanding and this will enable you to make and psychological theories and and abilities and then applying informed choices with regard to a applies them to current sporting them in and out of the classroom, career in the Sport sector. You will activity and performance. Everyone this progression could be for you. also have developed academic on the course will undertake Sport participation, anatomy and and practical skills that may be personal study, where you will physiology and coaching are some applicable in other work situations analyse sporting performance and of the units you will study over the or will enable you to progress to develop ways to improve either one-year course. Level 3 qualifications in areas such your own personal skill level or that as Public Services or Sport. of others. You are also assessed What will I learn? You will learn in personal skill levels and in in a range of methods including competitive practical situations. practical experiences and theory- You will study anatomy and based lessons. You will be taught in physiology, acquisition of skills, classroom lectures, practical sport and sport and society relating to and group discussions using the participation in physical activity. extensive facilities at the College, including a purpose-built sports Where will it take me? Further hall, fitness suite, 3G astro pitch possibilities include Truro and and massage suites. Penwith College’s Higher Education courses in Sports Coaching, Sports Therapy and Exercise Health and Fitness. Future careers include; teaching, coaching, physiotherapy, sports retail, sports therapy, journalism, sport administration in leisure and sports development.

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132 Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport

Why choose this course? This National Extended Diploma in Sport includes elements of both theory and practical sport and will allow you to investigate the diversity within sport, health and the leisure industry.

What will I learn? The course is an academic programme that combines theory and some practical sessions. Core units of Anatomy and Physiology, Training and Programming, Sports Development and Business will be assessed by external exams. Other units including Leadership, Level 3 Extended Diploma Current issues and Psychology are assessed by a combination of Sport & Exercise Science continuous practical assessment and in-depth coursework. Each assignment will be based around a Why choose this course? You will also learn the appropriate scenario that reflects tasks/projects The Sport & Exercise Science use of both laboratory and that sports employees would be programme is a challenging and field-based testing and undertaking in the workplace. enjoyable science-based course training equipment using For example, a personal trainer that will direct learners towards a our highly equipped sports conducting client health and fitness detailed understanding of the many science laboratory and gyms. assessments. facets of the human body and its interaction with the physical world Where will it take me? This Where will it take me? This in relation to sports performance, course prepares you for both course prepares you for both exercise and health. It can lead employment in the health and employment and progression onto students on to exciting careers leisure industry and progression higher education courses such as within the sports performance, on to higher education to study for the Foundation Degree in Sports exercise and health industries. a degree in areas related to sport, Coaching at Truro and Penwith exercise, health or education. This College, or a degree programme at What will I learn? The course could include Sports Science, another university. Common career is an academic programme that Sports Therapy, Physiotherapy, paths for sport students include combines theory and some Nursing, Physical Education, sports coaching, teaching, strength practical sessions to cover the Coaching and Sports Psychology. and conditioning coach, sports sport and exercise sciences’ core Courses such as the Foundation therapist and personal trainer. elements of Anatomy, Physiology, Degrees in Sports Rehabilitation or Psychology and Nutrition, all of Exercise, Health & Fitness at Truro which are assessed by external and Penwith College, or a degree Apply now exams. Other units, including programme at another university. Biomechanics, Research Methods, Find out how on Sports Injuries and Fitness Training are assessed by a combination of page 182. continuous practical assessment and in-depth coursework.

See page 20 for entry requirements

133 Why choose academies at Truro college?

More of what you love. They encourage The skills you acquire Academies are open development and will stay with you as you to all students and excellence and can offer progress to university, are included in your additional breadth to your career and into life 1 timetable. 2 your studies. 3 as an enriched individual. Academies

Please note that academies can only be joined in conjunction with a full-time programme of study.

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As a full-time student you could join one of our academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence. Whether your interest is sporting, academic or artistic, we have created programmes and support to help you excel.

As part of any academy you can expect to enjoy success during your time at Truro College, but the skills you acquire will stay with you as you The progress to university, a career and into life as an enriched individual. academies are Academy activities are included into your timetable, enabling you to access as much as possible without interfering with your studies. fantastic to be a part of, and a great way to add structure to your College day. Whatever your interest, the academies allow you access to experienced members of staff who can aid your development and support your future goals.

Emily Lord Sport Academies Coordinator

Sport Academies In Association with:

135 Academic Academy

Why choose this academy? If you are curious, inquisitive and enjoy learning, then the Academic Academy is for you. Explore new and interesting ideas that broaden your knowledge and supplement your College studies.

What can I expect? The Academic Academy is a 30- week programme of lectures and discussions designed to stretch, challenge and provide support for students who want to apply for selective universities or enrich their programme of study. It is open to all students and taken alongside a full-time programme. Academic Academy only requires a commitment of one hour a week.

The programme is fun, exciting and aims to increase your intellectual curiosity and confidence in ways that will support applications to the most competitive universities and careers. We’ll introduce you Art & Design Academy to fresh ideas and new ways of looking at the world. Every Wednesday afternoon you will have Why choose this academy? The Workshops will develop skills in a lecture from a guest academic Art Academy provides a range of a range of technical specialisms or public figure. Previous speakers opportunities for you to develop providing extensions to your include a member of the House of both your technical skills and your work in portfolios suitable for Lords, an Oxford professor, BBC knowledge of the art and design applications to both Degree and national newsreader, an eminent creative industries. Foundation courses. Art Historian and the Director of Experiments at CERN. What can I expect? Members Creative industry talks will give of the Art Academy will be able to you an insight into the life of The academy also provides take part in specialist workshops practitioners, drawing them from Oxbridge support for any students delivered to extend your experience both outside as well as within the who wish to apply to Oxford or of processes and materials, which area. Opportunities are available for Cambridge universities. you will be able to use directly or students to work with galleries and transfer into your course work. museums on a range of different Regular talks from practitioners themes from contextual referencing within the creative industries will and workshops to competitions. stimulate and confirm your interest See more Academy as well as giving you a flavour of details online. life as a working arts professional.

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Basketball Computing Academy Academy

Why choose this academy? Why choose this academy? Whatever the ability or experience Run in partnership with local students have, the Basketball businesses, the Computing Academy can provide the quality Academy will enhance your coaching, player development and technical skills and employability, game experience to help players preparing you for a career in the fulfil their ambitions and enjoy the fast-changing field of computing. game. What can I expect? Badminton What can I expect? Players Ethical Hacking: You will shadow have the opportunity to take part a real life target, gathering Academy in on court sessions, which include intelligence and collating evidence up to five hours a week training that could be used to gain on the basketball court, strength electronic access. You will then Why choose this academy? All and conditioning coaching in the map the real target’s network players, from beginners to county- fitness suite, match and personal remotely, identifying the types and level players, are welcome in the performance analyses, nutritional names of those network devices academy. Training and fitness advice and psychological and undertake cyber-attacks. sessions in our extensive facilities guidance. The academy also has a prepare you for competitive match link with the professional BBL team CISCO Networking CCNA1: You play. Plymouth Raiders, where further will undertake the Cisco CCNA experience can be gained by our Routing and Switching course, What can I expect? Players players training with the Raiders’ which consists of four modules and will take part in badminton-related coaches at their training facilities at is considered to be the industry activities, including individual Marjons University. entry level certification for network racket skills, drills and preparation engineers. for match play. All Badminton The Basketball Academy competes Academy players will receive regularly on Wednesday afternoons Software Development & Emerging additional support and advice on in the Association of Colleges Technologies: You will learn how to strength and conditioning and gain (AOC) Sport competitions, program a number of components access to the College’s extensive including the Southwest League, and devices including; temperature fitness facilities. Southwest Cup, and National sensors, robotic arms and robotic Championship qualifying buggies. These will be connected The College plays in the tournament. We also compete in to a Raspberry Pi computer. There Association of Colleges Sport the ‘Dynamic’ England Schools will be an opportunity to try out tournaments and cups, with the Competition. When feasible for emerging technologies such as 3D opportunity to qualify for the students, we can also enter our printing and virtual reality. national finals, as well as a range team in to the county men’s of county and regional schools league (CBA), which runs on tournaments. In recent years the Friday evenings. The academy badminton team has been very also supports and encourages the successful on a national stage: they development of players interested were winners of the AoC National in coaching or officiating - and Cup in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and through our strong involvement had representatives in the South in basketball development in the West team at the AoC National county - we are able to provide Championships. the opportunity for experience and qualifications to be gained in these areas.

137 Enterprise Academy

Why choose this academy? Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test. Become the director of your own company and experience what it is like to set up and run a business.

What can I expect? This programme will provide you with skills in business management, financial accounts, marketing, Cricket Academy Elite Academy managing people, operational logistics and customer care. You and your fellow directors will Why choose this academy? If Why choose this academy? The make all the decisions about your you would like to join the Cricket Elite Academy is designed to offer company, from raising initial share Academy, you’ll need to be of specialist training to exceptional capital through to designing a club or county level with a deep athletes across a range of sports. product or service, selling directly commitment to cricket and strong to customers and, ultimately, desire to improve. What can I expect? Athletes are winding up the company. The required to be of at least county or academy is delivered across one What can I expect? Coaching regional standard (where available) academic year. You will take part and training sessions will take to apply for the Elite Academy. in a range of events to launch your place in the Cornwall Indoor Training programmes will be product/service, as well as regional Cricket Centre - a world-class produced, where necessary, in competitions. All this takes place facility and the most modern in conjunction with relevant coaches, with the support of a business the UK, with five lanes of nets, and athletes will be encouraged to adviser who brings a wealth of five bowling machines, advanced train with each other depending on business knowledge and expertise video technology and a specialist their fitness requirements. There to your team. floor. There is a strong fixture list, will be several training sessions including indoor tournaments, the each week that can be accessed to Alongside this academy, you will Schools Sports Magazine National suit individual needs. have the opportunity to undertake U17 Cup, and AoC Outdoor the AQA Extended Project. This Twenty20 League. Specific athletic and cross country is an independent dissertation training will also be held off site on a subject of your choice that During the year, players will also with Michelle Penhaligon, our UK will provide you with additional have the opportunity to train as Athletics Coach and Leader in UCAS points. It is a recognised umpires and coaches within the Running Fitness. Michelle also qualification by both employers England and Wales Cricket Board works closely with our disabled and universities. structure. Annual trips to the ECB students improving their fitness Academy at Nottingham, ECB levels and preparing them for Academy at Loughborough and competition. Elite athletes will overseas trips may also take place. get the opportunity to compete Players will receive theory sessions in Association of Colleges Sport on mental, technical and tactical events including cross country, aspects of the game and undergo track and field championships, some lifestyle management watersports championships as training. well as other county and regional competitions.

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Football Football Academy - Women’s Development Why choose this academy? Through our Football Academy Programme The Women’s Football Academy we plan to be the development programme is for players of all centre for women’s football in levels, with the added opportunity Cornwall. We also hope to develop Why choose this academy? to play recreational football through the girls’ coaching abilities with Working in association with the the Team19 initiative during an the possibility of them pursuing Chelsea FC Foundation, we bring intramural six-a-side league. professional careers as coaches you a comprehensive and powerful and players. Previous players have football training programme What can I expect? Players progressed onto Apprenticeships in designed to develop you physically, can take part in football related football coaching and scholarships technically and psychologically. activities each week, including to universities in the USA. theory sessions, coaching, What can I expect? You will fitness, skills work and post- work with UEFA A and B licensed match analysis, in addition to coaches, using the FA’s Four competitive matches, which Corner Model of Learning, and will normally take place on Wednesday take part in around six hours of afternoons. The College enters football-related activities per week. teams in all major ESFA and British The Four Corners cover practical Colleges Sport leagues, cups and and theoretical learning across tournaments, as well as playing in a wide range of topics such as: local leagues and friendlies. As a strength and conditioning; nutrition player, you’ll have the opportunity and hydration; sports injury/ to develop your coaching skills physiotherapy. by completing the Sport Leaders Awards and FA Level 1 Coaching. Those selected to be in the Chelsea FC Foundation Truro squad will usually be of county standard or higher and will compete in the National U19 Football Youth Development League. The team plays against AFC Bournemouth, Chelsea FC Foundation (Dartmoor), Cheltenham Town, Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle and Swindon Town. You’ll play in official Chelsea kit and will also take part in Chelsea FC Foundation’s annual Competitions Day where all of their college academies are invited to compete. Both students and coaches involved in the programme benefit from world-class training at Chelsea FC’s Training Centre throughout the year. Students not selected for the Chelsea squad will play in the AoC Sport or Cornwall League depending on standard.

139 Hockey Development Squad

Why choose this academy? Medics’ Academy The Hockey Development Squad welcomes players of all levels, from beginners to national competitors. Why choose this academy? You will also learn about the Whatever your ability, we’ll hone If you are interested in following application process and the your skills and raise your standard a career in medicine, dentistry different types of medical courses of play. or veterinary science then the that are available. We can even Medics’ Academy is for you! The help you to find work experience, What can I expect? There are process of applying to these highly which is essential for a successful normally about 30 players in our competitive courses has multiple application. male and female hockey teams, stages and can be confusing - the playing over 20 games in the Medics’ Academy is here to help In the second year, you will season. The majority of our men’s guide you through this process receive advice on writing personal and women’s 1st elevens play club and to optimise your chances of statements, admissions tests and hockey and we recommend players receiving an offer. choosing the right medical course who want to play at 1st team level for you. After your application has to be already playing in or to join What can I expect? The Truro been submitted, you will have the local clubs, although there have and Penwith Medics’ Academy is opportunity to take part in two been some exceptions to this. run in partnership with students mock interviews and a full day from Exeter Medical School as part of MMI training, enabling you to Players will engage in hockey- of the Widening Access initiative. perform at your best when you related activities, which will We also work closely with ex- have your real interview and give include theory classes, coaching, academy members at all stages you the confidence to succeed. fitness sessions, skills work and of their careers, foundation year post-match analysis. Competitive doctors, GPs, dentists and vets to matches usually take place on give you the widest exposure to Wednesday afternoons. Coaching careers in this field. The first year and umpiring courses may also be is about building your knowledge offered throughout the year. and skills through talks, interactive workshops and seminars, in which you will learn communication skills, manual dexterity and basic clinical skills.

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Music Academy Netball Academy

Why choose this academy? Why choose this academy? The Truro College 1st team The Music Academy offers Netball players of all abilities are competes in the superleague, opportunities to musicians of all welcome in the Netball Academy. Truro 2nds and Penwith 1st teams styles and instruments, promoting See your skills develop with our compete in the AOC SW1 League a range of genres as a part of the expert training. and Truro 3rds and Penwith 2nds College’s musical culture. play in the local social league. What can I expect? Most What can I expect? This is players tend to play for local Players have the opportunity for where you’ll get to take part clubs, many of them in regional netball-related activities such in musical ensembles of all leagues, although the 3rd team as work on skills, tactics and kinds. A jazz band, vocal group, often play more for the social fitness, match play and match string ensembles, brass group, side of the game and are not analysis. All students have the percussion group, flute ensemble always connected to local clubs. opportunity to develop their own and saxophone ensemble are However, we are proud that many personal performance. There is a our current activities. In addition, players have progressed from 3rd real club feeling to the academy there is a music theory class, team status to 1st team over the with a friendly atmosphere where which helps develop musicianship two-year programme. Truro and everyone, regardless of experience and leads to grade exams. We’ll Penwith College Netball Academy or ability, is valued. Students are ask you to be involved in at least provides fixtures where possible also encouraged to be involved two activities. Participants in any for our squads with local sides, in coaching and umpiring musical activity must be available schools competitions and in the opportunities. for public performance. The Association of Colleges Leagues calendar of music performances and tournaments. will be published in September of the academic year and is likely to include at least four events for each performance group. Some groups may share participation in the same event.

You can play all kinds of music as long as it requires reading the dots! You can suggest music or composers you would like to perform. Most popular are film music, funk, jazz and musical theatre. Mozart always seems to have a place.

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141 STEM Academy

Truro and Penwith College provides over half of all post-16 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related courses in the county and is one of the largest in the country. This volume of activity, together with exceptional student achievement and progression to some of the top institutions in the world, has cemented the College as a national leader and outstanding STEM provider.

It is this commitment to excellence that was recognised by STEM Learning who have awarded the College the prestigious Platinum Science Mark Award, in recognition and celebration of the delivery of inspirational science education. Truro and Penwith College is very proud to be the first provider in Cornwall to receive the Platinum Award. Biology Pathway

This extensive provision attracts the very best academic teaching staff with unrivalled access to industry-leading organisations and people. Why choose this academy? The College is host to the South West’s educational coordinator for the The Biology Pathway allows renowned Royal Society of Chemistry, has Institute of Physics (IOP) Lead students in their second year of School status and was selected as one of the first Maths Hubs in the study to extend their understanding country. After a national competitive process, Truro and Penwith College of a range of topics beyond the has also been chosen to become one of the first providers in England scope of the classroom lectures. to be awarded official Computer Hub status by the National Centre for Current issues in the news, Computing Education (NCCE). recent publications and cutting- edge research can be debated, This unrivalled provision also attracts industry leaders looking to share discussed and investigated. their knowledge with our enthusiastic and well-supported students. Visits include the former leader of Experiments at CERN, now Director of Particle What can I expect? Therapy at the Cancer Research Institute, and Oxford Professor Ken Peach The British Biology Olympiad and the University of Cambridge’s Dr James Grime, who have both given challenges and stimulates students invaluable insights into how to excel in the field of STEM. with an interest in biology to expand and extend their talents. It Each summer, a number of our students are placed with one of the most enables students to demonstrate prestigious STEM schemes in the country. Much of the Truro and Penwith their knowledge and to be suitably students’ work with Nuffield Research Placements is so cutting-edge that rewarded and publicly recognised it is classified due to commercial sensitivities. Rachel Delourme, STEM by the award of medals, certificates Advisor and Nuffield and Sustainability Coordinator at the College said the and other prizes. Nuffield scheme is an “opportunity for students to take part in exciting, cutting-edge, world-class research”. The BBO consists of two one hour multiple choice papers to be taken Ofsted, when awarding the College its Outstanding status, identified the online under staff supervised exam College’s “inspirational and highly-skilled teaching with exceptionally well- conditions. Students may then developed facilities,” both of which have been fundamental to our students’ have an opportunity to progress successes while at College and in helping prepare them for further STEM further to national or international research and study, usually at university level. competitions. It is hoped that competing in the Olympiad will Truro and Penwith College seeks to extend students’ interest and encourage students already understanding in the STEM subjects beyond the scope of the IB interested in this valuable, wide- Diploma, A Level and Extended Diploma courses offered. We have a ranging and rewarding subject number of extra-curricular pathways available to our students, which are to continue their study beyond grouped as the STEM Academy. A Levels or the IB Diploma.

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Chemistry Pathway Mathematics Physics Pathway Pathway Why choose this academy? Why choose this academy? The Chemistry Pathway supports In Physics, students have the students to explore their interest in Why choose this academy? opportunity to enter a number of chemistry further. Mathematics students have the competitions each year. opportunity to enter for the UKMT What can I expect? Senior Mathematics Challenge and What can I expect? Chemistry students can be entered those who achieve very high scores The competitions include: for the Cambridge Chemistry may progress to the Senior Maths the British Physics Olympiad Challenge Lower Sixth competition Kangaroo or British Mathematics Competition, which rewards at the end of their first year. The Olympiad. Each year, four students excellence in physics through first round is a written exam that is represent Truro and Penwith solving complex physics sat in June, and those who perform College in the UKMT Senior Team problems. The British Physics best will win an invitation to a Challenge, success in which leads Olympiad Experimental Project, residential camp at the University to representing Cornwall at the where students work either in of Cambridge at the end of August. National finals in London. groups or individually on an open experimental brief set by the Second year students work What can I expect? British Physics Olympiad. Projects towards competing in the In maths, the STEM Academy also are written up and the best one Royal Society of Chemistry: UK stretches and challenges students in the College is submitted for Chemistry Olympiad. Round one by working on problem-solving the national competition. The consists of a challenging written activities, which take them beyond Competitive Physics Project, a test of chemical knowledge, the scope of that covered during physics-based project that involves which is sat in January. The class lectures. researching and developing top-performing students from investigative and theoretical skills participating UK schools are This is then extended towards and presenting ideas. Projects can chosen by the Royal Society of preparation for university be presented at the Big Bang Fair Chemistry Olympiad Selection admissions tests in mathematics (South West), and entered into the Committee to progress to round (TMUA, AEA and STEP papers). National Science and Engineering two. Questions are based on These are nationally recognised competition. real-world chemistry problems additional qualifications, which that often stimulate much debate, are essential for applications for Finally, the British Astronomy and raising awareness of what an increasing number of Maths Astrophysics Olympiad is a new chemistry is all about. They are degrees. project that has formed within the also an opportunity to develop BPhO trust. Students are invited to and showcase some of the skills take part in this competition if they required for studying chemistry at have performed highly in the British university and beyond. Physics Olympiad.

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Why choose this academy? Open to players of any standard, the Women’s Rugby Academy is ideal for any fan of the sport and welcomes everyone who wants to improve and excel in this exciting sport. Whether you have been playing rugby for years, want to try something new or you wish to add rugby into the mix of your existing activities, the Women’s Rugby Academy is perfect to run alongside other Sport Academies.

What can I expect? Rugby- related activities ensure players can work coaching, fitness sessions and skills work into their training, with team building and officiating activities adding even more diversity into the mix. As women’s rugby is a developing sport, the College academy programme is dependent on the numbers recruited each year, so if you love rugby, join in force with your Rugby Academy friends.

When numbers allow, the College Why choose this academy? The academy has toured to South plays within the Association The Rugby Academy caters for Africa, Dubai and Canada, as well of Colleges Sport League and a range of abilities, providing the as competed at The Sanix Junior cups as well as festivals, friendly opportunity to play in one of four World Rugby Tournament in Japan matches and tournaments at 15s, College teams. in 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2016. 10s and 7s. Players will also join other colleges across the South What can I expect? With over The Cornwall RFU has been very West to train and play a number 80 students in the academy, our successful in developing players of barbarian style festivals and four teams play in over 70 fixtures in the under 16 age groups. This fixtures. Players are also given and tournaments per season. All joint initiative between Truro and the opportunity to represent the students will have the opportunity Penwith College and Exeter Chiefs’ College at a South West Colleges to compete for places in any of the Rugby Academy provides players level and are encouraged to play teams, which play weekly, although with the real opportunity of a in the county and regional set up players in the first team squad will first-class education coupled with within the Rugby Football Union normally be of county standard first-class rugby coaching, all while Women’s player pathway. or higher. Players will engage in staying in Cornwall. rugby-related activities, which will include theory sessions, coaching, video analysis, fitness sessions, skills work and weight training.

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Surf Academy Tennis Academy

Why choose this academy? Why choose this academy? All All academy players will receive The Surf Academy has two strands students are welcome to join the additional support and advice on - competition (for experienced Tennis Academy, from enthusiastic strength and conditioning and gain surfers) and participation (for beginners to county and club-level access to our extensive fitness beginners). Whatever level you are, players. Improve your skills, have facilities. We play in the Association you’ll have plenty of opportunities fun and compete nationally. of Colleges (AoC) Sport to improve and test your skills. tournaments, with the opportunity What can I expect? In to qualify for the AoC National What can I expect? Surfing is conjunction with Truro Tennis finals, as well as a range of county available from both campuses and Club, players from Truro College and regional tournaments. has produced a competitive team have the opportunity to receive of male and female surfers who professional coaching. Coaching There is also opportunity to play in compete in Surfing GB and UK pro will include individual racket skills, the National LTA Senior Students tour events during the season. The drills and preparation for match Cup, which the male team won in competition strand is for students play. Sessions will take place at 2016 and 2017. with a high level of surfing skill and both the College and Truro Tennis experience. Opportunities exist Club. At Penwith, players have the to take part in local and national opportunity to receive professional competitions and events. coaching in conjunction with Penzance Tennis Club. Coaching The participation strand includes individual racket skills, encourages students to develop drills and preparation for match @TCSportsAcademy practical techniques and play, and sessions take place at understanding of sea conditions Penzance Tennis Club. and will normally see students having a competent level of surfing ability that includes relevant personal equipment, knowledge of etiquette and green wave surfing.

145 Why choose Apprenticeships at Truro & Penwith college?

Start your career and LEARN from the best. TRAIN at our Ofsted EARN with Cornwall’s We’re in the UK’s top Outstanding College. top employers. ten for Apprenticeship 1 2 achievement. 3 Apprenticeship Programmes

Want to find out more? Discover apprenticeships At one of our Open Events. See page 183 for dates.

146 See more details and view all our vacancies online: truro-penwith.ac.uk/apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship - Is it right for you?

Apprenticeships are for anyone over the age of 16. Entry requirements vary by programme and take into account practical experience as well as academic qualifications. Apprenticeships are the ideal option for someone looking to earn while they learn as a full-time employee at a local business. You can do an Apprenticeship with a current employer, or use them to find a new job and take your first steps on the career ladder. Training is available from Level 2 to degree level - Levels 2 and 3 are covered in this prospectus:

• Level 2 - foundation training needed to start a career in your chosen sector (equivalent to five GCSEs at 9-4) • Level 3 - equivalent to two A Levels

Contact the College’s Apprenticeship team or come to a College Open Event to find out more, discuss your options and identify the best Apprenticeship for you. Please note, some Apprenticeship programmes are only delivered at the Truro or Penwith campus. Contact us to check where your preferred programme is delivered.

We can’t speak any more highly of the Apprenticeship scheme. It’s great to see the development of these young workers.

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• Administration • Hair & Beauty • Accountancy • Health & Social Care Choose • Automotive Engineering • Hospitality • Engineering • Information Technology Apprenticeships • Business • Teaching for careers in: • Catering • Management • Childcare • Construction

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Contact the Apprenticeship team or attend an Open Event to find out more. Discuss your options and identify the best Apprenticeship for you. See page 183 for Open Event dates or contact the team on 01872 305500.

I don’t have an Arrange an Meet the tutor from the department where you will be trained, discuss the programme and make sure employer and interview with it’s right for you. want to start an the College Apprenticeship

If you are not employed you will need to find Apply for an We advertise all of our Apprenticeship jobs online at an Apprenticeship job truro-penwith.ac.uk/apprenticeshipvacancies and before you start your Apprenticeship our team will support you with your application. If training. job we don’t have a vacancy in your chosen sector we will look to create one at a local business.

Attend an As with any job application, if you are shortlisted you will be invited to an interview with the employer. employer This is often an informal chat to ensure the interview employer is right for you and, in turn, you are right for the employer.

I wish to start an Start your You will start work and your new employer will introduce you to the business and allocate a Apprenticeship Apprenticeship mentor or line manager to support you. A training with my current advisor from the College will also support you and employer your employer and will arrange regular meetings in the workplace.

Your employer will need to contact us to discuss the Apprenticeship Learn and You will learn while working for your employer, your programmes available training advisor will support you to ensure your role for you so we can work develop is relevant to your qualification. You will also have together to prepare ‘off the job’ training sessions with the College. for you to start your Apprenticeship.

Complete your Achieve your qualification and complete your Apprenticeship Apprenticeship training.

Progress in Continue your career with the same employer and/ your career or progress to the next level of the Apprenticeship. Automotive & Engineering Level 2 Apprenticeship Engineering Operative

How long is it? 24 months

Why choose this course? Engineering operatives play an important part in manufacturing and are involved in the production of a huge variety of products and services. They work in all branches of engineering including mechanical, electrical, transport, marine and aviation, and are exposed to a diverse range of engineering activities in the Level 3 Apprenticeship workplace at an intermediate level. The progression route for these Engineering Technician - Machinist / Apprentices depends on the future role that the company envisages Toolmaker for them.

What will I learn? Learn, develop and practice the skills required How long is it? 42 months You will understand devices, for continued employment and cutting tools, and setting up progression. Meet the occupational Why choose this course? This procedures, as well as the practical requirements to be recognised course is suitable for Apprentice and theoretical uses of the as a highly skilled individual. Gain machinists working in the machines used and the efficient a qualification that is valued by advanced manufacturing sector. and effective approaches to employers across the engineering machining processes. You will also sector and is in demand in What will I learn? You will learn about business improvement Cornwall, SW and worldwide. learn how to produce highly techniques. Develop an understanding of skilled, complex and precise technical systems, equipment work from specialist materials Where will it take me? After and machinery. Gain an excellent using conventional and/or CNC your Apprenticeship, you will understanding of faults and fault machine tools. You will be aware be able to continue your career rectification within an engineering of the typical problems that can as a machinist manufacturing or manufacturing environment. occur during the machining engineer and progress within your process and how they can be organisation. Where will it take me? resolved. Apprentices will learn Engineering Operatives who to use mathematical techniques undergo an Apprenticeship gain to interpret technical drawings, craft-level qualifications and documents and data. You will learn See all our can, with experience, move into to comply with statutory, quality, supervisory positions that can organisational and health and Apprenticeship lead to a range of qualifications at safety regulations, ensuring the vacancies online. various levels, which could lead appropriate materials, tools and to other engineering roles in a equipment are being used. supporting capacity.

149 Automotive & Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship Engineering Technician - Technical Support Technician / Production Engineer

How long is it? 42 months

Why choose this course? Technical support technicians, work as part of a team to provide technical support and expertise Level 3 Apprenticeship for all areas of the engineering and Engineering Technician - Mechatronics manufacturing functions. What will I learn? Read and Maintenance Technician interpret relevant data and documentation used to produce and/or maintain tool and die How long is it? 42 months What will I learn? Develop in- components, assemblies and depth understanding of complex systems. Apply methods and Why choose this course? technical systems and gain an techniques to produce, assemble, Mechatronics maintenance excellent understanding of faults disassemble repair and/or maintain technicians ensure that plant and fault rectification within an tools, dies, jigs and fixtures and equipment perform to the engineering or manufacturing as applicable to the employer required standard to facilitate environment. requirements. Manufacture production targets regarding components such as tooling, dies, safety, quality, delivery and cost Where will it take me? Gain jigs and fixtures. Undertake testing within high value manufacturing a qualification that is valued by to confirm correct operation, and environments. Typically the work employers across the engineering of the effectiveness of repairs and would cover a broad range of sector and is in demand in maintenance activities carried activities including installation, Cornwall, SW and worldwide. out. Undertake equipment/asset testing, fault finding and the on- Learn, develop and practice care and/or preventative planned going planned maintenance of the skills required for continued maintenance processes and complex automated equipment. employment and progression. procedures. Carry out complex This requires the application of a fault diagnosis and repair activities complex blend of skills, knowledge covering the following technologies and occupational behaviours as applicable to the tool, die, jig across the electrical, electronic, and fixture environment. mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines. Where will it take me? Following this, a Level 4 and Level 5 HNC/ HND in Engineering would progress you to the next steps for your career in engineering.

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150 Business Level 3 Level 3 Level 2 Extension Apprenticeship Apprenticeship to Level 3 Motor Vehicle Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Service & Repair Business Maintenance How long is it? 38 months Administration Why choose this course? Technician - Light This course is suited for general welders who have completed How long is it? 6 months Vehicle their intermediate training and are followed by 15 months on Level 3 looking to progress to a multi- Apprenticeship position welder role. How long is it? 36 months Why choose this course? The What will I learn? You will learn Level 2 Business Administration is Why choose this course? how to produce high quality welds no longer available as a standalone This course is suitable for that meet international standards course so this extension to the Apprentices working as motor using multiple welding processes Level 3 Apprenticeship allows vehicle technicians, who service and material combinations in all Apprentices new to administration and repair light vehicles such welding positions. You will be able roles time to grow their skills and as cars and vans, and work in to position, prepare and check confidence before commencing the either dealerships that focus welding equipment and materials Level 3 programme. Apprentices on one manufacturer, or for an while receive, handle and maintain who sign up to the programme are independent garage that deals with consumables. You will ensure that committing to the full 21 months, many different types of vehicle. health and safety requirements so must be in a role where there and potential hazards are fully is room for growth and they will What will I learn? You will accounted for in everything you do be able to comply with Level 3 further your skills with the aim of while minimising welding defects. requirements (please see Level 3). becoming a qualified diagnostic You will understand the major technician. Areas covered by this components of welding equipment What will I learn? This course include, advanced engine including physical and mechanical course focuses on building your technology, lubrication systems, properties of materials, common confidence, professionalism and cooling systems and engine arc welding processes, joint types communication skills so that management systems. You will and positions and know the basics you are able to take on more also develop in-depth knowledge of welding quality documents, responsibility at work. It will help of electric systems, including reporting systems and procedure you build strong relationships CAN Bus, flex ray and fibre optics specification. You will also be able with colleagues and customers systems. Chassis units will also to address the different types of and effectively manage your work be studied including elements of welding consumables, including load and the tasks you are set, ABS, ESP, advanced suspension the correct storage, handling and ensuring they are completed to a and steering systems as well as recycling of them. high quality. The taught sessions transmission systems including will also raise your awareness of clutches, manual and automatic Where will it take me? After the financial and legal aspects of gearboxes, final drive units and your Apprenticeship, you could your role. Throughout the 6 months differentials. You will learn to look to progress into other there is a strong focus on self- diagnose and rectify vehicle engine roles such as high integrity development and career planning. units and component, auxiliary welder, welding instruction and equipment and electrical faults. teaching, welding inspection and Where will it take me? This management or supervisory roles. programme enables you to Where will it take me? After complete the Level 3 Business your Apprenticeship you can Administrator Apprenticeship. continue in your career as a motor vehicle technician.

151 Business Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Customer Service Assistant Business Practitioner Accountant Administrator

How long is it? 15 months How long is it? 18 months How long is it? 15 months

Why choose this course? This Why choose this course? This Why choose this course? course focuses on effectively course is ideal for Apprentices For anyone with administration managing and meeting the needs working as an assistant accountant experience and in a role with of internal and external customers. or within the finance department of responsibility for specific admin It is suitable for roles that provide an organisation. processes or areas. You will be customer service face to face, required to work independently, digitally or over the phone. The What will I learn? In the first suggest improvements and make skills, confidence and interpersonal year you will study the AAT decisions. Your role should involve skills you will develop will support Certificate in Accounting, which communication with a range of progression into various roles. will enable you to work effectively colleagues, customers or suppliers. in finance and covers bookkeeping This course supports you to What will I learn? You will be transactions and controls, a basic become confident, effective and taught how to understand your introduction to costing and using efficient and have a positive impact customers and their expectations. accounting software. In the second on your business and colleagues; A key focus will be learning how year, Apprentices study the AAT building the foundations for future to build trust, establish facts and Advanced Diploma in Accounting, promotion. information and influence others. which covers bookkeeping at an You will build in-depth knowledge advanced level and spreadsheets What will I learn? There is a of your organisation’s products for accounting. You will also work strong focus on self-awareness and services and understand on preparing final accounts for sole and enhancing your interpersonal their brand promise and values so traders and partnerships, as well as skills and workplace relationships. that you can reflect these in your developing your skills in costing. The course teaches you how to practices. You will learn about identify business and process regulatory requirements, how to This will include how to analyse improvements, how to solve measure and evaluate the quality of and report cost and revenue problems and make decisions. the service you provide and how to information to support managerial You will learn about continuous confidently and effectively deal with planning, control and decision improvement, change management conflict and complaints. making. Ethics for accountants will and project management. You also be covered, highlighting why will be expected to manage an Where will it take me? accountants need to act ethically, improvement project within your Depending on how your job role including the main principles, what team. The course will also increase develops you could progress onto is meant by ethical behaviour at your financial and commercial the Business Administrator Level 3. work and when/how to take action awareness, enhance your IT when unethical behaviour or illegal skills and ensure you are able acts are encountered. to prioritise and manage your workload. Where will it take me? After See more your Apprenticeship, you will Where will it take me? You be able to progress onto a could progress onto various Programme Professional Accounting/Taxation Apprenticeships including; details online. Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship. Assistant Accountant, Team Leader/ Supervisor, Learning Mentor or Improvement Technician.

152 Level 3 Apprenticeship Learning Mentor

How long is it? 14 months

Why choose this course? This course is for people who are established in their job role and what to use their qualifications and experience to support others with their development.

What will I learn? You will learn how to mentor and support the development of new or less experienced members of staff, whilst they undertake Apprenticeships or other learning Level 3 Apprenticeship and development programmes. You will learn about the Business Improvement fundamentals of education and development and how to effectively mentor, using different techniques How long is it? 16 months This course will help you to resolve and tools. Due to the nature of problems, prevent re-occurrence mentoring you will also focus on Why choose this course? and support others to improve safeguarding, confidentiality and This course is for people in job performance. data protection. roles where they are responsible for business improvement and What will I learn? You will learn Where will it take me? If your managing improvement projects about a number of Lean and Six job role allows you could progress within their team or area of the Sigma methodologies, tools and onto the Level 3 Team Leader/ business. This course helps you techniques. These will help you Supervisor Apprenticeship or you to build the skills, knowledge and to identify inefficiencies and the may find a passion for training and network of contacts to effectively root cause of business problems. education and wish to follow that identify, plan, deliver, manage and You will be taught problem solving route. review improvement projects. and process mapping techniques as well as quality management, change management and project 96% of Cornish management. Earn while you learn Apprentices are in Where will it take me? Following On the job training this course individuals may work employment after means that you get paid towards promotion at work or completing their a higher level qualification in while you learn. business improvement. Apprenticeship and 77% are working with the same employer.

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153 Business Level 3 Apprenticeship Marketing Assistant

How long is it? 18 months

Why choose this course? This course is suitable for Apprentices who wish to enter the marketing profession before progressing to more senior positions. Apprentices will be responsible for coordinating and delivering specific marketing activities which may include content creation, copywriting and proofreading, marketing administration, posting social media and website content and attending events. Level 3 Apprenticeship

What will I learn? You will learn Team Leader Supervisor about marketing theory, concepts and basic principles such as the marketing mix, the promotional How long is it? 12 months What will I learn? mix and marketing plans, as well • Develop core management as current technologies, systems Why choose this course? skills that will act as a and software that can help deliver This course is suitable for staff in solid foundation for future effective marketing. Legislation will their first line management role, management progression also be covered including General those with operational or project • Meet managers from other Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), management responsibilities organisations and share best trading law, copyright lawn, and existing managers wishing practice advertising standards and ethics. to hone their knowledge and • Gain confidence in yourself as You will develop your skills and skills ahead of promotion. Key a manager and the approaches understanding of copywriting and responsibilities are likely to you take proofreading techniques, search include supporting, managing engine optimisation (SEO), effective and developing team members, Where will it take me? Upon video production, social media managing projects, planning completion, Apprentices may platforms and brand theory. and monitoring workloads and choose to register as Associate resources, delivering operational Members of the Institute of Where will it take me? After plans, resolving problems, and Leadership & Management and/ your Apprenticeship, you can building relationships internally and or the Chartered Management continue your career in marketing. externally. Institute to support their career The College offers a number of progression. accredited and non-accredited management and marketing courses to help you progress in your career.

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154 Construction Level 2 Apprenticeship Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Carpentry & How long is it? 30 months • Gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the Joinery - Why choose this course? This whole construction sector Apprenticeship is for Bricklaying • Gain a more in-depth Architectural Apprentices to gain a formal understanding of bricklaying as qualification and training at the part of the Apprenticeship Joinery College while working. This level of Apprenticeship will suit individuals Where will it take me? This who are starting a role within a qualification has been designed How long is it? 18 months construction environment, offering to enable students to progress a practical approach and a solid directly into employment in the Why choose this course? This platform for anyone wishing to construction sector as a bricklayer Level 2 Apprenticeship will suit develop in this career path. or onto higher levels of study individuals who are starting a role at Level 3. This course will also as an architectural joiner within a What will I learn? Achieving suit existing bricklayers or craft construction environment, offering the Level 2 Apprenticeship in masons, assisting them to gain a a practical approach and a solid Bricklaying will enable you to: qualification that will enhance their platform for anyone wishing to • Learn, develop and practice the career prospects or progress onto develop in this career path. skills required for employment further study at advanced level. and/or career progression within What will I learn? During this this construction sector Apprenticeship, you will have the • Meet the occupational opportunity to; conform to general requirements to pursue a career health, safety and welfare; conform within the construction sector to productive working practices; as a whole move, handle and store resources; set up and use transportable cutting and shaping machines; manufacture routine architectural joinery products; mark out from setting out details for routine architectural joinery products; produce setting out details for routine architectural joinery products.

Where will it take me? The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery - Architectural Joinery has been designed to enable students to progress directly into employment in the construction sector as an architectural joiner or advance to further studies at Level 3.

155 Construction Level 2 Level 2 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Carpentry & Plasterer Joinery - Site Carpenter How long is it? 36 months Why choose this course? The programme is for individuals How long is it? 18 months working in the construction industry and wanting to progress further Why choose this course? and go onto become a professional This Level 2 Apprenticeship will Level 2 plasterer. This course helps you suit individuals who are starting learn, develop and practice the a role as a site carpenter within a Apprenticeship skills required for employment and construction environment, offering career progression. a practical approach and a solid Painter & platform for anyone wishing to What will I learn? In your develop in this career path. Decorator Apprenticeship, you will learn about the principles of building What will I learn? During this construction while developing your Apprenticeship you will learn to; How long is it? 36 months knowledge of plastering and how conform to general health, safety to communicate effectively within and welfare; conform to productive Why choose this course? This the industry. You will learn how to working practices; move, handle course is designed for individuals apply plastering material, dry lining and store resources; erect working in painting and decorating and plasterboards to interiors. structural carcassing components; and provides a practical approach Laying sand and cement screeds install first fixing components; and a solid platform for anyone and applying plastering materials to install second fixing components; wishing to develop in this career external backgrounds will also be maintain non-structural carpentry path. covered. work; set up and use transportable cutting and shaping machines; all What will I learn? You will Where will it take me? After while in the workplace. understand and conform to general your Apprenticeship, you will health, safety and welfare involved be able to progress onto a Where will it take me? The Level in the industry. You will work on range of specialist construction 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry and moving, handling and storing programmes in your area of Joinery - Site Carpenter has been resources. You will learn how to interest. designed to enable students to effectively apply paint systems by progress directly into employment brush and roller and will understand in the construction sector as a site how to prepare surfaces for carpenter or advance to further painting and decorating. As part studies at Level 3. of general health and safety, you will learn how to correctly erect See more and dismantle access/working Programme platforms. details online. Where will it take me? After your Apprenticeship, you can progress onto the Decorative Finishing Level 3 Apprenticeship or a range of specialist construction or business skills programmes.

156 Level 3 Apprenticeship Carpentry & Joinery - Site Carpenter

How long is it? 12 months

Why choose this course? This Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are continuing a role as a site carpenter within a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing Level 3 Apprenticeship to develop in this career path.

Carpentry & Joinery - Architectural What will I learn? On this course you will learn how to; conform to Joinery general health, safety and welfare; conform to productive working practices; move, handle and store How long is it? 12 months Where will it take me? The Level the resources; erect structural 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry carcassing components; install first Why choose this course? This and Joinery - Architectural Joinery fixing components; install second Level 3 Apprenticeship will suit has been designed to enable fixing components; maintain non- individuals who are continuing students to progress directly into structural carpentry work; set up a role as an architectural joiner employment in the construction and use transportable cutting and within a construction environment, sector as an architectural joiner. shaping machines, all while in the offering a practical approach and a This course will also suit existing workplace. solid platform for anyone wishing bench joiners, assisting them to develop in this career path. to gain a qualification that will Where will it take me? After enhance their career prospects or your Apprenticeship, you will What will I learn? During this allow them to progress onto further be able to progress directly into Apprenticeship you will learn how study. employment in the construction to; conform to general health, sector as a site carpenter. This safety and welfare; conform to course will also suit existing site productive working practices; carpenters, assisting them to gain a move, handle and store resources; qualification that will enhance their set up and use transportable career prospects or enable them to cutting and shaping machines; Earn while you progress onto further study. manufacture routine architectural learn - On the job joinery products; mark out from setting out details for routine training means that architectural joinery products; you get paid while produce setting out details for routine architectural joinery you learn. products; all while in the workplace.

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157 Computing & IT Food, Catering & Hospitality Level 3 Level 2 Apprenticeship Baker Apprenticeship How long is it? 12 months Where will it take me? Infrastructure Successful Apprentices will be Why choose this course? This qualified as a craft baker and with Technician programme is suitable for those the appropriate experience could with a passion for traditional craft progress to the L3 Advanced baking, making a wide range of Baker Apprenticeship or similar How long is it? 12 months plus 2 breads and baked goods using a qualifications. months End Point Assessment range of traditional and mechanical methods. Why choose this course? This qualification is ideally suited to What will I learn? Craft Employable those working on an IT Helpdesk, bakers will be able to produce; Employers think that First or second-line support, IT individual dough-based bread Infrastructure Technician, Network and confectionery products; qualified Apprentices Support. hand deposit, pipe and sheet; produce and finish cakes by hand; are 15% more What will I learn? An understand when and how to use employable than Infrastructure Technician provides specialised ingredients, including support to internal and external chocolate, fruit, icing and jelly. those with other customers, helping them to be You will gain a core knowledge in: qualifications. productive when using technology History of Bread Making, Theories to do their own jobs, by using tools of Baking, Basic Recipe, Methods to problem solve and trouble- and Processes, Use of Equipment, shoot non routine problems. They Ingredients, Waste Management, set people up on systems and Consumer Trends, Frying off provide support when they need Products, Problem-solving, New it, rectifying issues to maintain the Product Development and Quality organisations productivity. You Assurance. will study five modules during the Apprenticeship: Networking and Architecture, Mobile and Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Coding and Logic, and Business Processes.

Where will it take me? This Apprenticeship has been designed to enable students to progress within their career or progress onto further study.

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158 Level 2 Apprenticeship Commis Chef

How long is it? 12 months

Why choose this course? This programme is designed for staff to train as commis chefs in fine/casual dining settings in restaurants, hotels and gastro pubs. There are no formal entry requirements but employers are looking for those who are keen to work as part of a team and have a ‘can do’ attitude.

What will I learn? The primary objective of the commis chef is to learn and understand how to carry out the key functions Fuelling your journey in every section of the kitchen. Therefore, having the opportunity to experience, consider and into Hospitality value each section with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired. Achieving the Level APPRENTICESHIPS & FULLY-FUNDED BUSINESS COURSES 2 Apprenticeship will enable you to: • Learn and develop the skills required for work and career Apprenticeships allow you to earn an industry recognised qualification progression in the hospitality and gain hands-on experience in a working role, all while being paid! and catering sector Working with some of Cornwall’s top Hospitality employers, not only • Develop a good understanding do we have regularly updated vacancies through Truro and Penwith of professional cookery in the College, but we can also work with employers to find and tailor hospitality environment. Apprenticeship placements that suit you.

Where will it take me? Hospitality Table Cornwall also provides fully-funded business support This Apprenticeship has been and as a team with collectively over 100 years’ experience within the designed to enable you to progress industry, we can work together with the support of the sector to upskill in the industry as a sous chef, and inspire individuals in businesses. commis chef or trainee chef de partie. This course will also suit To find out more about how the project can support you into the existing chefs wishing to enhance hospitality industry, visit hospitalitytablecornwall.co.uk their career prospects or to progress onto further study. Hospitality Table Cornwall is led solely by like- minded employers from the Cornish Hospitality Sector. The project’s aim is to increase recruitment and aspirations for quality careers while developing industry relevant courses to fill skills gaps.

Part-funded by the European Social Fund and delivered by Truro and Penwith College 159 Food, Catering & Hospitality Level 2 Apprenticeship Production Chef

How long is it? 12 months

Why choose this course? This programme is for Apprentice production chefs working as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments in schools, hospitals, the armed forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. They report to the senior production chef or appropriate line manager and are likely to work with centrally- developed standardised recipes and menus, often producing food Level 2 Apprenticeship in high volumes. What will I learn? The Hospitality Team Member programme involves developing effective knowledge, behaviours and skills in topics such as; How long is it? 12 months You will learn to prepare and serve maintaining excellent standards wines, cocktails and hot drinks of personal, food and kitchen Why choose this course? This together with providing counter, hygiene, ensuring compliance to course is ideal for Apprentices buffet, take-away and carvery procedures, menu specifications who are new to, or already work service. You will develop your skills and recipes; producing food, in, situations including front of in housekeeping and providing meeting portion controls and house, food preparation, barista quality guest services. All will be budgetary constraints; adapting services and guest services within done while maintaining health, and producing dishes to restaurants, bars, hotels and pubs. safety and security of the working meet special dietary, religious environment including food safety and allergenic requirements; What will I learn? The and hygiene practices. following, completing and programme involves working maintaining production independently and as part of Where will it take me? This schedules, legislative and quality a team, developing effective Apprenticeship has been designed standard documentation; using knowledge, behaviours and to enable students to progress specialist kitchen equipment; skills in meeting and exceeding within their hospitality career or communicating internally and customer expectations including progress onto further study at externally with customers and dealing with customer feedback. Level 3. colleagues; committing to personal You will communicate clearly, development activities engaging customers to build strong relationships and customer loyalty Where will it take me? This by promoting the organisation in a Apprenticeship has been designed positive way. to enable students to progress within their hospitality career or progress onto further study at Level 3.

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160 Level 3 Apprenticeship Level 3 Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Hospitality How long is it? 18 months Where will it take me? This Supervisor Why choose this course? This Apprenticeship has been designed programme is for staff training as to enable learners to progress senior chefs working in fine/casual directly into employment in the How long is it? 12 months dining settings in restaurants, industry as a chef de partie and hotels and gastro pubs. eventually as a senior culinary chef. Why choose this course? This This course will also suit existing programme is designed for new or What will I learn? A chef de chefs wishing to enhance their existing front of house managers, partie is responsible for running career prospects or to progress head housekeepers or those a specific section of the kitchen. onto further study. supervising reception, concierge, This type of chef usually manages guest, barista, reservations, a small team of workers, which conference and banqueting they must keep organised so services. It is suitable for virtually that dishes go out on time and any duty supervisors and managers the work area remains clean working in a variety of hospitality and orderly. However, in smaller establishments. kitchens, a chef de partie may work independently as the only person in What will I learn? You will learn their section. See all our understanding of the financial Apprenticeship operations of the hospitality Also known as a station or section business; understanding of how chef, the chef de partie reports vacancies online. your own business area interacts to the senior chef and has a very with others and the business as important role in any kitchen. The a whole; operating with a quality Apprenticeship develops skills focus to achieve the best for the in four main areas: culinary, food business; developing effective safety, people and business. working relationships with colleagues; training and developing the team; improving customer relationships and building repeat business. You will gain experience in supervising operations such as food and drink services, portering and concierge operations, housekeeping, functions and events, reservations and bookings; supervising and leading the team; leading and managing meetings; health, safety and security of the working environment including hygiene practices; managing the environmental impact of work activities.

Where will it take me? This has been designed to enable learners to progress directly into employment in the hospitality industry as a supervisor/manager.

161 Food, Catering & Hospitality Hair & Beauty Level 3 Apprenticeship Senior Production Chef

How long is it? 12 months

Why choose this course? This course is designed for Apprentices training as sous or senior chefs, working in establishments where menus and dishes are created by a central development team for high volume production, and need to be created with constant perfection.

What will I learn? The programme involves developing effective knowledge, behaviours Level 2 Apprenticeship and skills in topics such as understanding the principles of Beauty Therapy food preparation and cooking; including nutrition, diet and taste. Knowing the food safety practices How long is it? 15 months You will be able to select, use and and procedures to ensure the safe apply a range of beauty therapy preparation and cooking of food Why choose this course? techniques, products, tools and as well as being able to recognise The Apprenticeship will suit an equipment to provide: waxing hazards to ensure a clean, safe individual who wants to start a services, hand and nail treatments, and hygienic kitchen environment. career within the beauty industry. foot treatments, facial skin care Use effective communication and treatments, eyelash and eyebrow work as part of a team while taking What will I learn? On treatments, make-up application supervisory leadership. completion, you will be able to and basic massage treatments. perform beauty therapy treatments You will be able to produce menu and implement safe working Where will it take me? items and dishes according to practices that meet legal, industry After your Apprenticeship, you business specifications and current and organisational requirements. can progress towards Level 3 trends, knowing what to look for You will maintain the standards Advanced courses in general in ingredients and ensuring they of professional appearance and or specialised areas such as maintain quality. the salon/spa image, etiquette Level 3 Beauty Therapy General, and required hygiene. You will Level 3 Nail Services and Level 3 Where will it take me? After be able to provide advice and Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and your Apprenticeship, you can recommendations on beauty Media Make Up. continue in your role of senior or treatments, appointments and sous chef, or progress onto the service timings. You will also be Senior Chef Culinary Arts - Higher able to facilitate the client journey, Apprenticeship (Level 4). from appointments through to completion of the services to handling payments while portraying the professionalism and values expected by the beauty therapy industry.

162 Level 2 Apprenticeship Hair Professional - Barber

How long is it? 24 months

Why choose this course? This course is designed for staff working within hairdressing/ barbering including cutting, styling, male colouring techniques and creating pattern work in the hair. You will learn the basic barbering techniques that are the foundation of becoming a successful barber.

What will I learn? You will learn to advise and consult clients through effective communication while considering the customers’ Level 2 Apprenticeship needs and latest trends. While considering health and safety Hair Professional - Hairdresser in your working environment, you will be able to develop and maintain your effectiveness at How long is it? 24 months You will develop your skills in work - taking responsibility for styling and finishing hair to achieve improving your performance at Why choose this course? This different looks. The course will work and working well with your course is suited for Apprentices enable you to learn how to cut, colleagues. You will be taught employed within a hairdressing colour and perm hair. All will the basics of barbering including setting. The Apprenticeship be done while developing and shampooing, conditioning, treating gives you the knowledge, skills maintaining your effectiveness at and styling men’s hair and the and techniques to start your work both independently and in a different techniques involved for hairdressing career. team. different cuts. You will understand how to cut facial hair. Detailing in What will I learn? The course Where will it take me? After your hair will be taught through clipping will allow you to advise and consult Apprenticeship, you could decide and cutting techniques. You will with clients - to determine their to move onto the Hairdressing also be taught to colour and lighten ideas and requirements while Level 3 Apprenticeship. men’s hair - using semi-permanent, fulfilling salon reception duties permanent and lightening products. and providing excellent customer service. You will learn how to AAC Apprenticeship Where will it take me? After shampoo, condition and treat hair your Apprenticeship, you can and the scalp. Awards 2020 continue your career as a barber, or further develop your skills Hair and Beauty with the Hairdressing Level 3 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship. Provider of the Year

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163 Hair & Beauty Level 3 Apprenticeship Advanced Beauty Therapist

How long is it? 21 months

Why choose this course? The Apprenticeship will suit an individual who wants to further their career in beauty therapy, learning advanced beauty treatments for the industry. This will enable them to become more employable in this skills sector.

What will I learn? On completion, you will be able to perform advanced beauty therapy Level 2 Apprenticeship treatments and implement safe working practices that meet Nail Services Technician legal, industry and organisational requirements.

How long is it? 12 months Where will it take me? You will maintain the standards Upon successful completion of professional appearance and Why choose this course? of this course, you could have the salon/spa image, etiquette On the Level 2 Apprenticeship, the opportunity to progress and required hygiene. You will be you will provide a limited range onto the Level 3 Nail Services able to select, use and apply a of services to clients as well as Apprenticeship. range of advanced beauty therapy assisting and supporting more techniques, products, tools and senior nail technicians in more equipment to provide, design and advanced nail services. You will implement bespoke treatment carry out a range of tasks. A plans. You will learn advanced nail services technician works massage techniques, face and independently or as part of a team, body electrical treatments and will supported by a salon/nail bar also learn how to contribute to manager. You should demonstrate Earn while you the financial effectiveness of the a willingness to learn, have an business. enquiring and curious mind and learn - On the job be enthusiastic to learn about your Where will it take me? An chosen career. training means that advanced beauty therapist can you get paid while be employed within the beauty What will I learn? You will industry, travel, leisure and health learn manicure services, pedicure you learn. sectors, in a variety of salons, spas services, Advice to customers/ and aesthetic environments. clients on nail products and services, gel polish services for nails, basic nail art services and nail enhancement services.

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164 Health, Social Care & Childcare Level 3 Level 2 Level 2 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Advanced & Adult Care Worker Early Years Creative hair Practitioner How long is it? 16 months plus 3 professional months End Point Assessment How long is it? 12 months plus 3 Why choose this course? This months End Point Assessment How long is it? 18 months course is suitable for anyone who is new to the sector and would like Why choose this course? The Why choose this course? This to pursue a career in health and Apprenticeship was created to course is suited for Apprentices social care. It would also suit those allow learners to gain an in-depth working in hairdressing who have already working in the sector in a understanding of the childcare completed their Intermediate care assistant type role. sector. Designed for Apprentices Apprenticeship or Level 2 and want who are new to the sector or to develop their skills to a more What will I learn? You will learn for those who have limited advanced level in all aspects of how to care for individuals and to responsibilities and are working hairdressing. make a positive difference to their under close supervision as either lives by delivering care and support a nursery assistant, pre-school What will I learn? You will learn with kindness, consideration, assistant, early years practitioner or how to creatively style, dress, cut dignity and respect. You will be assistant child minder. and colour hair - using a variety able to demonstrate courage and of methods and techniques, study the appropriate channels What will I learn? You will enhancing and evaluating your to use if the individuals you learn and demonstrate skills creative hairdressing skills. You will support are at risk, using effective for supporting children and also be able to deliver hair colour communication, which is central young people’s learning and correction services. The course will to successful caring relationships development. You will gain a broad also enable you to style men’s hair. and effective team working. understanding of the sector and You will provide client consultation You will show competence and an introduction to the practical - showing a comprehensive commitment to improve the skills and knowledge required. consultation and advisory service experience of people who need You will gain a qualification that is to clients while fulfilling salon support while safeguarding. You valued by employers across the reception duties and providing will promote health and wellbeing early years workforce. You will gain excellent customer service. while developing core skills, a more complex understanding including verbal and written of your role and responsibilities Where will it take me? After communication and improving from a nationally recognised your Apprenticeship, you can professional working relationships. qualification that provides a broad develop managerial skills on the and thorough programme for all Salon Management qualification, Where will it take me? After childcare professionals. Subjects further business skills or specific your Apprenticeship, you can taught include Child Development, specialist training programmes. continue in your role of adult Safeguarding, Equality and care worker or progress onto the Inclusion, Supporting Relationships Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 with Children and Young People Apprenticeship. and Understanding Partnership Working.

See all our Where will it take me? After your Apprenticeship, you can Apprenticeship progress onto an Early Years vacancies online. Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship if the necessary requirements are met.

165 Health, Social Care & Childcare Level 3 Apprenticeship Early Years Educator

How long is it? 18 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment

Why choose this course? This course is designed for Apprentices working in a childcare setting e.g. nurseries, pre-school and childminders with an area of responsibility.

What will I learn? In this course you will learn about health and wellbeing and will be able to support healthy lifestyles through Level 3 Apprenticeship exercise, food and nutrition. This includes promoting children’s Lead Adult Care Worker emotional wellbeing. You will understand legislation and cover safeguarding, health and safety, How long is it? 20 months plus 3 You will also learn about effective equality and inclusion. You will months End Point Assessment communication and gain an understand the value of play, how understanding of a range of health to support children’s transition Why choose this course? This conditions including dementia and to school, develop children’s course is designed for those who mental health. You will demonstrate emergent literacy and numeracy have already achieved the Level 2 professional practice, code of skills and use longitudinal studies Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship conduct and teamwork and use to observe, assess and plan for and have progressed onto a more the ‘six C’s’ - care, compassion, children’s needs. You will work on senior role with higher levels courage, communication, your professional development - of responsibility. The Level 3 competence and commitment to the options and values of continued Apprenticeship may also suit those underpin your own practice and professional development. already working in the care sector promote this within your role as a in a senior caring role. lead adult care worker. Where will it take me? After your Apprenticeship, you can What will I learn? You will Where will it take me? After continue in your role as an early study an integrated programme your Apprenticeship, you can years educator or seek further of knowledge and skills, which continue your career as a lead training at university level (4 are developed alongside the core adult care worker. You may want and 5) with courses such as values expected of a competent to consider higher-level specialist FdA Childhood Education (3 - 8 lead adult care worker. This will qualifications, for example clinical years) or FdA Children and Young include topics such as Compassion skills, dementia care, mental health People’s Workforce (0 - 19 years). in Practice, Duty of Care and or end of life. Person Centred Care Planning and Handling Information.

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166 Newly designed level 2 & 3 Level 3 Apprenticeships in Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant Social Care Co-produced with Employers How long is it? 18 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment

Why choose this course? This qualification is suitable for This Apprenticeship has experienced teaching assistants been a fantastic journey. It has who support teaching and provided me with the skills, learning in a primary, secondary knowledge, challenges, experience or specialist school. You will be and confidence needed to progress working under the direction of a and thrive in my current job role. teacher but will also be able to use your own initiative. You will need Kelly Dalton to be contributing to planning and assessment. Community Carer & Admin Assistant at Duchy Care Agency What will I learn? You will learn, develop and practice the skills required to support and assess learning. You will study Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship 15 mandatory units including: Understanding how pupils learn Level 2 Duration: 16 months + 3 Month EPA and develop, keeping children safe in education, developing strategies Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship for support, problem solving/ Level 3 Duration: 20 months + 3 Month EPA ability to motivate pupils, building relationships/ embracing change, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and professional I love working in social care as it’s so rewarding and the standards and personal opportunities are limitless. I wanted to bring youth and accountability. innovation into care management - benefitting those using the services. Social care is so embracing and Where will it take me? After supportive of staff development. your Apprenticeship, you could move onto Higher Level Teaching James Godolphin Assistant or a Foundation Degree Assistant Manager at Perran Bay Care Home in Early Education or Children and Young People’s Workforce.

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Part-funded by the European Social Fund and delivered by Truro and Penwith College The Low-Down Information for new students and parents

Health, Wellbeing & Sport (HWS) The College recognises that Truro and Penwith College is different students will be motivated committed to providing an to participate in physical activity by Student Life environment where students can different things. Whether it’s about grow and develop by offering a a healthier lifestyle, to develop & Opportunities wide range of physical activities friendships, or to help complete and recreational sports across a challenge to raise money for Study Plus the College through our national charity, the HWS programme is for In addition to your course and as award-winning Health, Wellbeing everyone. The menu of timetabled part of your timetable, you will and Sport (HWS) programme. HWS activities includes gym sessions, choose from the wide range of also delivers a number of health fitness classes, drop-in badminton, activities that form our Study Plus initiatives to help support students climbing, trampolining and programme. Study Plus activities during their time at the College. swimming sessions, all of which are offered throughout the week. are totally free to access. As well as adding to your CV or The HWS Coordinator oversees university application, these can the delivery of the National The HWS programme, which has give you a break from your studies Lottery funded physical activity the full support of the College and enable you to meet people programme, with the support of the Principal and Senior Management from other courses. HWS Team. The HWS programme Team, has been developed through has been developed to help create consultation with Sport England, You can follow an activity that a cross-college culture of activity, the Cornwall Sports Partnership complements your existing study and is designed to offer physical and national governing bodies or use it to discover something activity opportunities that are fully for sport. We are delighted to be entirely new. There are many inclusive and diverse to encourage able to offer life changing physical activities you can chose from, all students to participate in regular activity opportunities to all our plus the opportunity to gain work active recreation and in turn help students, and to support their experience. If we don’t offer an them achieve their academic goals. mental wellbeing and physical activity that interests you, let us health. know and we’ll see if we can add it to the Study Plus programme.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Annually, the College holds an art Travel Opportunities The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and design exhibition in Truro that Travel opportunities exist either is universally recognised as one is open to the public. This event as part of your studies or for of, if not the best, programmes attracts hundreds of people daily to enrichment. Previous destinations for the personal development of the Lemon Quay piazza. have included Iceland, Eswatini, young people. If you participate Canada, Valencia and Madrid, in the award you will experience Fundraising South Africa and Japan. There an enjoyable, challenging and You may want to become part of are also language exchange rewarding programme of personal the strong tradition of fundraising opportunities, local field trips and development. Taking part builds within the College. You and your activity trips including surfing, confidence and develops self- friends can select charities to coasteering and mountain and esteem. It requires persistence, support, which in the past have moorland expeditions. commitment and will have a lasting included Shelterbox, CLIC, Lamin impact on your attitudes and Appeal, Heart Foundation, Breast Student Ambassadors outlook. Cancer Care, Cancer Relief, Comic You can help us spread the word Relief and Children in Need. Fancy about the amazing experience On the DofE programme you dress, hair dyeing and shaving you have at Truro College to will complete different types of are just some of the antics you future students. You can become activities to achieve an award could be involved with in order to a Student Ambassador and gain e.g. volunteering, physical, skills, raise funds as well as the more experience in PR work, visiting expedition and residentials. formalised events such as fun runs schools around the county, and marathons. attending our Open Events as well Campus Life as helping new students at the start As you can see, there are many If you are an IB Diploma, of term. chances for you to thrive, explore, Geography or World Development develop and learn, but some days student, you can take part in the Student Association you may just like to enjoy campus annual visit to Eswatini for the The Student Association (TCSA) life, meet your friends and relax in Shewula Orphan Project. Since exists to represent all full-time one of the cafés and outdoor areas 2001, Truro College students Further Education (FE) students in around the campus. have raised over £15,000 for advising the College management the Shewula Project, which is of educational and recreational Academies committed to building schools matters that are of interest to the As a full-time student you could and providing education for AIDS students of the College. Students join one of our academies. These orphans. All the money raised goes are automatically members of the have been set up to encourage directly to support the orphans and TCSA unless they choose not development and excellence in it is the students themselves who to be. a wide range of sports as well as decide which aspect of the project music, academic study, the arts, the money is used on. You could The Student Association enterprise and for those interested see for yourself how money from The committee is elected at in the medical profession. Academy previous years has been invested. the end of the spring term. No activities are included into your You will spend days in the schools Association membership fee timetable, enabling you to access playing with the children and is charged. Membership is not as much as possible without assisting in classrooms. In addition, compulsory. One member of interfering with your studies. the trip affords various stops to the Association acts as Student view the beautiful landscape and Governor, representing student Creative Arts cultural sights of Eswatini. views at relevant Board of If you have an interest in the Governor meetings. creative arts, you may be able to contribute to one of the many performances or exhibitions throughout the year, both at College and outside venues.

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Covid-19 Guidelines The College has well established guidelines, support and safety In addition, catering students There are a number of sports procedures in place to ensure will get to develop their skills pitches both on site and at the our students, staff and College and experience the buzz of a nearby Tregye campus. There is community are kept safe. One- professional kitchen within our also a third generation Astro turf way systems, sanitisation stations, Spires Restaurant, which is open to floodlit facility as well as outdoor additional cleaning of communal the public. tennis courts. We also have a areas, teaching staff training and performance lab, a therapy suite for improvements to room layouts There are multiple, well- injury treatment and rehabilitation are all successfully operated. The equipped performance spaces and a new biomechanical analysis College is well placed to respond to for you to explore your talents. room. Truro Leisure Centre is eventualities and changes that may Music technology rooms have situated on the College site and be required by the Government workstations, running current comprises of a sports hall, gym during the Covid-19 pandemic. music software. The fully-equipped and the local council swimming recording studios are used for pool. The College Campus teaching and you can book them Mac suites, media studios, for your use. Hair and beauty students learn physiology labs, construction in our Inspiration salons that are workshops, dance studios and a You can use our theatre and open to the public and where you cricket centre are just some of the studio spaces for dance and can enjoy a discounted hair cut facilities you will find around the drama performances or if your or treatment. If you are looking campus to enhance your studies, interests are more behind the to unwind from your studies with as well as the subject-relevant labs, scenes, our technical theatre a relaxing massage, get a quick classrooms, studios, performance equipment forms a great learning trim before heading out with your space and IT suites you would tool. As you enjoy the expressive friends or a quick splash of colour expect from one of the top colleges arts you will be supported by our in our nail bar, you can get it all in the country. dedicated technicians. Due to our right here at the College. excellent facilities, there is a varied Buildings on the Truro College programme of performances, Through our Learning Centres, campus provide outstanding workshops and external classes you will have access to a facilities. The White building is a across the College as a whole, comprehensive range of centre for art and design with large which you will be able to access. contemporary books, journals, teaching studio spaces, a central audiovisual and online materials atrium reaching from the ground We have excellent sports facilities that will provide inspiration for floor through to the top of the that you can access during the day. studying and to help improve your building, a social area with display There is a well-equipped sports results. spaces and a large gallery. hall for a range of sports, a fully- equipped fitness suite for strength, Learning and leisure are blended The Seaton building houses the conditioning and aerobic activity, a successfully. There are lots of expanding area of construction strength gym, an aerobics studio, cafés and social spaces across and automotive engineering. By an indoor multi-use games area the campus to enable you to enjoy creating a large covered courtyard along with a purpose-built, five lane your time outside of taught classes. and workshops, students are able cricket hall. to learn building and maintenance If you have childcare needs, we skills and prepare for work in the also have an on-site nursery. motor industry and engineering.

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Access Learning Centres/Libraries The buildings and facilities at The College has many Learning Truro College are accessible to all Centres and Libraries across the students. All parts of the College campus. These are places where may be accessed by people with you can borrow books, journals limited mobility and within the and DVDs to help you with your College there are a number of lifts course work and assignments. designated for their use. The books and journals are free to borrow once you’ve paid your £35 Refreshments college deposit. They are loaned Truro College has several eating to you by the College and must be areas around the campus, which returned in good condition and by are operated by Caterlink. A wide their due date. variety of reasonably priced meals, sandwiches, drinks and snacks Learning Centre staff can help you are all available on-site. Details of to locate books and journals and opening times are published on the can show you how to access the of software to use for your course College Intranet with weekly menus many resources which are online, work, or you can plug in your own and any new offers. The College many of which can be accessed at devices. operates a cashless catering home and at College. In addition to system or students can use a staff support and resources you will We have a short film which can be debit/credit card. also find study tables where you found on YouTube by searching can study on your own or in small for Learning Centres at Truro and groups and computers with a range Penwith College which will tell you more.

Information Technology The College has a large number of computers capable of using an extensive range of software, available for students to use on a drop-in basis. Students are expected to improve their awareness of, and skills in, information technology (IT). There are many staff who can support you in your use of IT. The College has campus-wide Wi-Fi, which enables students to access the internet and complete College work using their own devices.

College Shop Almost all of the materials needed for your course should be available through the shop. Prices are very competitive compared to retail outlets. Products available include photographic, electronic and computer consumables. It also has a wide range of art and stationery materials. All the money for the trips and visits that take place in the College is collected here.

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GCSEs & Functional Skills Any student who is yet to achieve a Grade 4 in maths and/or English (either Language or Literature) will be required to retake these qualifications. For those students who achieve a Grade 3, this will be GCSE. For those who achieve a Grade 2 or below this will be either GCSE or Functional Skills and will be determined by previous qualifications and an initial assessment. For students who have already achieved a Grade 4, finding/accessing appropriate Careers Guidance there are opportunities available to resources and IT support. These The College has received the improve to a higher grade. In many are interactive, comfortable Investor in Careers Award in cases, progression opportunities working environments so feel recognition of the comprehensive will be dependent on achievement free to pop in to discuss what’s service that is provided. We have of English and maths. available in more detail, we are here a commitment to offer impartial, to help. supportive, timely and informal Students can access this type of careers guidance to all students. programme by speaking with their Tutor Support Students have entitlement to Programme Team Leader (PTL). At Truro College you will get to careers education and guidance know many members of staff and from tutors and course lecturers, Learning Support other students easily. You will be PTLs and the careers adviser. Our friendly tutors can work with assigned a tutor who will usually be We conduct individual careers you on a one-to-one basis, to one of the people who teach you. interviews with students and offer support you with your maths and Your tutor will get to know you well workshops to tutor groups. English Functional Skills or GCSEs. and will usually be the first person Whether you need regular support you go to if you need advice or Students have the opportunity to or just a one-off, we can tailor to help. You will also join a tutor group discuss their personal progression your needs through individualised of students for which a senior routes and receive support in targets and sessions scheduled to member of staff will be responsible. making decisions appropriate to suit you. Visit us in Mylor Learning their needs. You will find a range Services or complete our online Student Services of careers literature and software referral form. If you are in need of advice, available in the Student Services guidance and support, the Student area and resources areas around The Learning Centres are a learning Services team is dedicated to the College. College careers staff resource provided for all students. helping you. We want you to are well-qualified, receive regular These multi-purpose, open access successfully complete your course training and participate in many environments enable students and our professional team of staff initiatives in this fast-changing field. to study at a pace and style will work with you, to support you appropriate to their needs. in progressing into your future Student Support Each Learning Centre is equipped career or into higher education. Support given is wide-ranging with computers and printers and any problems experienced and staffed by friendly learning by students during their course, assistants and e-learners who either personal or academic, will be can help you with general queries, addressed as quickly as possible.

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Mental Health, Wellbeing & International Students Truro College Day Nursery aims Counselling Support Truro College aims to enrich the to deliver high-quality care and If there are any issues that a student and community experience education, suitable to the individual student feels they need advice by increasing the number of needs of each child. All members and support with, such as anxiety, overseas students studying here of staff are qualified to at least relationships or drugs and alcohol, in Cornwall. There will be an Level 2 in Childcare and Education. they can see a member of the induction day for international Contact the Nursery on 01872 Student Services team. They can students before the start of term. 305563 for further information. also advise on benefits and help Student Services coordinates all with housing matters. Additionally, the international student support, It is important that you seek advice students can also talk to a mental which is provided by staff with from Student Services regarding health adviser and safeguarding specialist knowledge and skills. fees for childcare as some help officer within the team. Tutors will may be available to you. also support students with any of College Nursery Provision these matters. The Nursery has OFSTED registration and government Some students, while studying, nursery funding is available for two, may experience emotional and three or four year olds, meeting personal issues that would specific criteria. The Nursery is benefit from sharing with a trained open Monday to Friday, between counsellor. Truro College offers a 8.00am and 6.00pm. The Nursery completely confidential counselling is registered to care for children service that is free of charge to from six weeks until their eighth students. birthday. matrix Truro and Penwith College has received matrix accreditation. This is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance on learning and work. The College is also working towards achievement of the ‘Gatsby’ benchmarks for careers advice and guidance.

Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund This fund is to assist students with travel, essential equipment and trips. Applicants are means tested. Forms can be collected from the Student Services area.

Attendance Advice Advice is given by Personal Tutors on procedures to keep your attendance record accurate and up-to-date.

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Equality of Opportunity Truro and Penwith College is committed to meeting its duties contained in the Equality Act 2010. We aim to create a culture of inclusiveness and to challenge discrimination, taking positive action in order to remove barriers to the educational and personal progression of individual learners. To achieve this aim, the College will not tolerate unfair or unlawful discrimination.

The College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and commitment to the Investors in Diversity standard, demonstrates that the College will seek to remove any existing barriers to all staff, Learning Difficulties & students, governors and visitors, Disabilities irrespective of age, disability, The College welcomes applications gender reassignment, marriage or from students with learning civil partnerships, pregnancy and difficulties and disabilities. Students maternity, race, religion or belief, can access a wide range of sex and sexual orientation. externally accredited and College- certificated courses through Where the sharing of personal Truro and Penwith College programmes that are developed information with appropriate endeavours to promote an inclusive to meet individual needs. Learning agencies is necessary for the vital working and learning environment, support and specialist equipment interests of a student or other which supports the individuals are provided as required. person (for safeguarding or life within its community irrespective preserving measures), we will do of their background. The College Safeguarding Children, Young this in accordance with our duties aims to promote equality of People & Vulnerable Adults under the General Data Protection opportunity by providing full and Truro and Penwith College is Regulation or other current equal access to all students who committed to safeguarding legislation. can benefit from its provision, and and promoting the welfare of by encouraging and enabling all children, young people and We will ensure that our concerns members of the College to build vulnerable adults, and expects about our children, young and contribute to a society that all staff and volunteers to share people and vulnerable adults are values cultural and social diversity. this commitment. This means discussed with his/her parents/ A focus on learner voice and that we have a child protection carers first (as appropriate); unless involvement in instigating change and safeguarding policy and we have reason to believe that reflects this commitment. appropriate procedures in place. such a move would be contrary All staff, including volunteers and to the child’s, young person’s or governors, must ensure that they vulnerable adult’s welfare. are aware of these procedures and receive training.

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procedures and policies. You Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking Policy College Policies & will also be provided with this This College does not condone the information by email, which use of drugs or alcohol. We seek to Procedures will give you a record of all the educate students about drug and information for you to refer back to. alcohol-related issues and provide Student Life help to those who ask for it. All Truro College has very few rules, As a student at Truro College, you Truro and Penwith College sites but both you as a student and will accept more responsibility have a no smoking policy except all College staff work within the for your work and your progress within the designated smoking Charter to ensure everyone has than during your time at school. areas. the most positive and beneficial Many courses require you to experience possible. work extensively on your own in Data Protection College and at home. First-class We will ensure that your data is Before you become a student at study facilities are available in the processed lawfully, collected for Truro College, we aim to provide College and successful students specified purposes only and held you with information about use these effectively. We will help securely in a form that identifies the courses we offer and the you to organise your work, but you you for no longer than is necessary. practicalities of being a student will be responsible for ensuring that We recognise all duties under the here. We will let you know about you meet deadlines. The College Data Protection Regulation and any transport, finance, equipment requires that you attend regularly other current legislation. and progression. If you have any and punctually and that you meet additional needs, we will give you the demands of your course. We Fees details of the individually tailored hope that you will enjoy your time If you are aged 16 to 18 years and support you can expect at Truro at Truro College and the staff at the a student under the age of 19 on College. College will work with you to help 31 August, you will not normally be you achieve success. charged fees for tuition. Overseas Once you apply, you can expect us students or mature students will to process your application fairly College Day be liable for fees and details will be and efficiently and, normally within The College day for full-time available from the College. three weeks of receipt of your students will usually last from application form, provide you with 9.15am to 4.15pm. Students will Examination Fees a date and time for an interview. have some private study time Full-time students who do not pay The interview is a good opportunity within the College day. tuition fees would not normally be for both you and the College to asked to pay for examinations that ensure you are choosing a course The Truro & Penwith College are taken as part of the course, that is right for you and that you Charter with the College’s approval. have all the information you need. Just as we expect our students Students who pay tuition fees will After your interview, a decision to aim at achieving a high need to pay their own examination about a place at Truro College can standard, so should students have fees. usually be made. expectations that the College will deliver high quality learning Fees Waiver When you start as a Truro College programmes and services. The Students who are in receipt of student, we will give you a College Charter, available from an income-related, tested state thorough induction. You will receive receptions and online, sets out in benefit may be eligible for a fee a lot of new information including more detail the standards we will waiver in some circumstances. If details on learning resources, achieve. you are concerned because you dates, security, health and have to pay tuition fees then please safety, safeguarding, attendance, contact Student Services on 01872 assignments and College rules, 305711.

175 Your Journey to College Truro and Penwith College is working in partnership with Cornwall Council and Sustrans (the UK’s sustainable transport charity - sustrans.org.uk) to promote active, sustainable travel to College and reduce congestion.

Choosing to travel on foot or by bicycle reduces air pollution and traffic congestion, while saving you money and keeping you fit. Using public transport also helps reduce your carbon footprint, so check out your travel options below and play your part in making Truro a better place to study.

Improvements to the A390 have This route can be found in the Truro Cycling and Walking Routes made walking and cycling to active travel map - details to right. These and other routes are shown College even easier. Wider shared on the Truro active travel map, pavements and better crossing Cycling to College available at the College transport points mean there is extra space Cycling is a great option for desk. To download the map for all, with segregated, signed travelling to College, especially if visit cornwall.gov.uk/activetravel routes between the College and the you live within five miles, where Details of the cycle network, city centre. journeys by bike can take less than which connects many of the major 25 minutes. There are so many towns in the county and forms Walking to College benefits to travelling by bike - it’s The Cornish Way, are available Walking is a simple way to fit good for health, the environment to download at cornwall.gov.uk/ physical activity into your day, it’s and saves you money. There is cornishway cheap and helps keep you fit. Why ample covered cycle storage not transform your trip to the gym around the campus and showers/ For details of the cycle routes into your commute to College? changing facilities and a bike work that make up the National Cycle station are available (shown on Network in Cornwall and for other The Coosebean Greenway offers the cycle facilities map available useful active travel information , a pleasant and direct walking at the transport desk and on the visit Sustrans at sustrans.org.uk route to the College from Truro College website). Truro City Centre City Centre; it links with shared is only a 15-minute cycle ride away pavements at Treliske Hospital, via shared pavements, traffic-free which connect to the College and routes (including the Coosebean takes approximately 30 minutes to Greenway) and quieter roads. walk.

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Buses Truro campus is well served by public service buses; these can be caught at the stops adjacent to the College on Tresawls Road (A390). Visit the Traveline SouthWest website to check public transport options: travelinesw.com

In addition to these, there are numerous College service buses that travel directly into College at the start and the end of the day, which serve much of the county.

Truro and Penwith College Bus Passes Students whose household income is less than £31,000 per year may receive a reduced-rate Truro and Penwith College bus pass, or Driving to College Cornwall Council assisted transport Truro and Penwith College costs on application. Please promotes the use of sustainable contact the College for up-to-date travel as the first option to get to details. For continuing students it your place of study. However, we will be dependent on a minimum recognise the fact that sometimes of 90% attendance during the car travel is unavoidable. Carshare previous term, as recorded on the Cornwall provides a free service College’s MIS database. for passengers and drivers to link up and share car journeys. A College transport service is Click on the cost calculator on available to students who do not carsharecornwall.com to work out qualify for subsidised travel. The how much you could save. College can arrange a bus pass on service routes. Further details are available from the College and the College website. If you want to study at the College and if we agree that we have an appropriate Trains course, we will do our best to help Frequent mainline trains serve you come here. Truro station with regular buses connecting to the College. Details of our College services, Alternatively, the nearby timetables and any financial Coosebean Greenway provides support available can be found a 25-minute walking link to the at truro-penwith.ac.uk/how-we- College from the station via the support-you/transport or contact iron pedestrian bridge on Station the Transport Desk: 01872 305702 Hill. Why not opt for a multi- or [email protected] modal option? Bicycles can be transported by train - you’ll need to Bus service information is correct make a booking for your bike if it’s at the time of print. a high-speed train, non-bookable bike spaces are available on local trains. Images courtesy of J Blewley/Sustrans

177 We are committed to lifelong learning. From your Further Education studies, you can progress on to one of our many Higher Education qualifications or the Foundation Art & Design course. If you are returning to Lifelong education, the Access to Higher Education courses provide an ideal progression route. Truro and Penwith College also offers a range of Part-time Courses and Business Learning Services.

qualifications or an Extended All students will study the core Foundation Art & Diploma within art-based subjects. subjects in addition to their Mature students with or without chosen pathway: preparation for Design formal qualifications are welcomed. higher education (study skills, oral All applicants are interviewed with communication, evaluation) and The Foundation Diploma in Art a supporting portfolio of creative information technology. and Design is an opportunity for work. individuals to develop their creative Access to Higher Education skills, explore a wide range of For more information and an courses are designed to disciplines, learn new techniques application form, please contact give students the necessary and challenge their imagination. Truro College on 01872 267000. grounding to succeed in higher This course provides a year of education. The majority of British practical study, enabling learners universities will accept Access to to make informed decisions about Higher Education courses as an potential future prospects as Access to Higher alternative to A Levels and other an artist or designer, as well as more traditional routes. Students possible applications to degree Education are usually aged 19 or over at courses. the beginning of the course and A great course to get you back into all applicants will be expected The course explores a broad studying. to attend an interview. Courses range of creative ideas, starting normally start mid-September and with a series of workshops Truro College end in mid-June. Taught hours will that include graphic design, Art & Design be approximately 15 hours per illustration, painting, 3D, sculpture, Computing & IT week depending on the pathway photography, printmaking and Creative Media & Photography chosen. Courses usually run over textiles. As the year progresses, Humanities, Teaching and Law three days per week (9.15am to students will specialise in the area Medicine 4.15pm) to offer flexibility. of their choice. Nursing & Human Sciences Psychology & Social Work For a leaflet, please contact Truro Entry Requirements Science College on 01872 267000 or Students will normally be 18 Sports Science Penwith College on 01736 335000. years old when starting this course, having achieved A Level Penwith College Creative Arts Humanities Health and Social Care

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Local University Courses with both If you are looking to re-train, gain Apprenticeships full-time and part-time routes are a new qualification, find a new available at Truro and Penwith hobby or learn a new skill, we have The Truro and Penwith College College. something for everyone. You can Business team works with find more information about all of businesses across Cornwall Do you want to gain a full degree, a the part-time adult learning courses to deliver high-quality learning foundation degree or an HNC/D? that we offer via our website: truro- solutions for their staff. We aim to If so, the College offers a wide penwith.ac.uk/part-time or you can improve business and individual range of University Courses contact the office and order a copy performance through working in delivered in a friendly environment of our latest brochure. partnership with businesses to: with excellent teachers and modern facilities. You will be taught in small If you would like to try something • Bring talent into businesses groups and receive significant new, our extensive list of leisure through traineeships, personal support from our team of courses could be a great way to Apprenticeships and individual tutors and support staff. learn a new skill and could help training programmes you to meet new people. Courses • Provide professional Top-up degrees: BA (Hons) Applied include art, craft, photography, qualifications and courses for Media, BA (Hons) Business, fitness, DIY, dance and music, individuals to progress their Enterprise and Leadership, BA languages, computing and cookery. careers (Hons) Education and Training, If you are looking to further your • Design bespoke training BA (Hons) Human Behavioural career or boost your current skills delivered where and when a Studies, BA (Hons) Silversmithing our wide range of qualification business needs it and Jewellery, BSc (Hons) Applied courses could help you change Computing Technologies, BSc direction or gain the certificate you Support for the business could (Hons) Applied Social Science, BSc need to progress in your current include management training, (Hons) Applied Sport and Health role. With courses in administration, business skills seminars, Science, BSc (Hons) Archaeology. accounting, beauty, law, personnel, professional qualifications, tailored teaching, construction and catering training, Apprenticeships, coaching Foundation degrees & HND/C: as well as other areas, we have lots and mentoring and development Subject areas include: Art and of opportunities for you to upskill programmes incorporating groups Design, Business and Law, and progress in future careers. If of staff. Computing and IT, Education, you are looking to improve your English, Humanities, Media and maths and English qualifications If you would like to find out more Photography, Science, Social we have a range of functional skills about Apprenticeships, our team Science, Sport and Health, Initial and GCSE courses to offer you. of experienced advisors are Teacher Training courses and available to help find the latest university short courses. Full and partial funding for part- Apprenticeship jobs and support time courses may be available you with your application. If you are For more information about the to learners depending on your a parent or an employer, we can exciting range of Higher Education individual circumstances. Please explain how Apprenticeships work opportunities and a copy of the contact one of our Part-time and the benefits that businesses latest prospectus, just call us on Courses advisors to discuss your and Apprentices achieve through 01872 305746 or email heenquiry@ eligibility. the programme. truro-penwith.ac.uk To find out more information on For further information and advice, Alternatively discover more online our courses and to enrol please please contact: at truro-penwith.ac.uk/uni or attend contact us on 01872 308000 / t: 01872 305500 one of our College Open Events. 01736 809406 or email ptinfo@ e: [email protected] Details can be found on page 183. truro-penwith.ac.uk w: truro-penwith.ac.uk/business

179 Can I go to university if I don’t What questions will I be asked take A Levels? The International at my interview? Your interview Baccalaureate (IB) is recognised is not a pass/fail test. It is a by universities as an increasingly consultation where you discuss popular, challenging alternative your plans for your future both in to A Levels. Many good Higher and beyond education. Your course Education institutions respect the choices are looked at relative to FAQ IB for its high standards and broad your own aspirations, to ensure Your Questions yet detailed approach. Vocational that the two things match up Answered courses also provide a proven reasonably well. Parents or carers route to university, providing can attend their child’s interview if the subjects are compatible. they wish. At the interview, once a College Open Events are a great suitable course has been agreed, opportunity for you to find out you will be given an offer card. You whether the course you want to need to fill this out and return it to follow is suitable for applying to us as soon as possible. university, as is your interview. My school has a sixth form, What if I don’t get the GCSE do I have to stay there? Although Do courses have entry grades I was expecting? Firstly, you now have to stay in full-time requirements? Yes, most courses don’t panic! There’s a course for education until the end of the do, though we do offer courses for everyone available at the College - academic year in which you turn those with no prior qualifications not attaining your expected GCSE 18, it’s your choice where you want and we always treat everyone as grades does not mean your offer to study. an individual. Please refer to the to study here has been withdrawn. ‘Options Explained’ section for You will be asked to attend an Why should I choose Truro details of what grades you need to advice session, to discuss whether College? There are many reasons start your chosen course. pursuing your selected course why Truro College is a great place is the right choice for you, or if to study after you have finished Can I just enrol in an academy? another course might suit you school. See the ‘Why choose No. Academies are offered only better in light of your recent results. us?’ section of this prospectus for in conjunction with a full-time information. programme of study. They are How will I get to College? intended as a supplement for, Subsidised travel is available to Can I have a look around the and not an alternative to, the full-time students under the age College? Truro College run a qualifications the College runs. of 19 who live further than three number of Open Events throughout miles from the College. A College the year. Whether online or in How do I apply for a course? transport system is also available person, you can hear from staff, The applications process is for those who do not qualify view the fantastic facilities and find covered fully in the ‘How to Apply’ for this; a bus pass can also be out about your life as a student. section of this prospectus. Firstly arranged for First routes. Buses on See page 183 for full details. you firstly complete an application. a direct pickup route should run to This can be done online at truro- the College daily. I can’t decide what type of penwith.ac.uk or an application course to take; what might form can be obtained from schools What is Study Plus? Study Plus help me choose? The ‘What to in Cornwall or by phoning the is an opportunity to further your Choose’ section in this prospectus College on 01872 267000. current interests, or develop new gives details about the types of ones. Courses on offer can assist courses we offer and what they When can I apply and when will you in gaining further qualifications entail. There is a huge choice at my interview take place? You can such as the Duke of Edinburgh Truro College, from A Levels and send in your application whenever Award, or they can simply be a the IB to vocational courses and you like, usually from around way for you to enjoy your hobbies. Apprenticeships, so there is bound December/January onwards. Further information can be found in to be something to suit you here. Interviews take place at different ‘The Low-down’ section. Attending an Open Event is highly times for everyone; this is because recommended to help you make each application is looked at and this decision. assessed individually. Don’t panic if your friend has an interview date sent to them before you do - you haven’t been forgotten!

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Index Learning Centres/Libraries ��������������������������� 171 l Learning Difficulties & Disabilities ���������������� 174 Learning Support ������������������������������������������ 172 Academies ������������������������������������12, 134 & 169 Lifelong Learning ������������������������������������������ 178 A Access ����������������������������������������������������������� 171 Access to Higher Education ������������������������� 178 Make the most of it ����������������������������������������� 10 Attendance Advice ���������������������������������������� 173 M matrix ������������������������������������������������������������ 173 Mental Health, Wellbeing & Counselling Business & Apprenticeships ������������������������� 179 Support ��������������������������������������������������������� 173 B More of what you love ������������������������������������ 06

Campus Life �������������������������������������������������� 169 Open Events ������������������������������������������������� 183 C Careers Guidance ����������������������������������������� 172 O Outstanding Opportunities ����������������������������� 14 College Day ��������������������������������������������������� 175 College Nursery Provision ���������������������������� 173 Part-time Courses ����������������������������������������� 179 College Policies & Procedures ��������������������� 175 P College Shop ������������������������������������������������ 171 Courses ����������������������������������������������������������� 28 Refreshments ������������������������������������������������ 171 Creative Arts ������������������������������������������������� 169 R Results ������������������������������������������������������������ 18

Data Protection ��������������������������������������������� 175 Safeguarding Children, Young People & d Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking Policy ����������������� 175 S Vulnerable Adults ������������������������������������������ 174 Student Ambassadors ���������������������������������� 169 Equality of Opportunity ��������������������������������� 174 Student Association �������������������������������������� 169 E Equality & Safeguarding ������������������������������ 174 Student Life & Opportunities ��������������168 & 175 Examination Fees ������������������������������������������ 175 Student Services ������������������������������������������ 172 Student Support ������������������������������������������� 172 FAQ ��������������������������������������������������������������� 180 Study Plus ����������������������������������������������������� 168 F Fees ��������������������������������������������������������������� 175 Supporting You ����������������������������������������������� 16 Fees Waiver ��������������������������������������������������� 175 Support Services ������������������������������������������ 172 Foundation Art & Design ������������������������������� 178 Fundraising ��������������������������������������������������� 169 The College Campus & Resources ��������������� 170 T The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ������������������� 169 GCSEs & Functional Skills ���������������������������� 172 The Low-Down ���������������������������������������������� 168 G The Student Association ������������������������������ 169 The Truro & Penwith College Charter ���������� 175 Health, Wellbeing & Sport (HWS) ����������������� 168 Travel Opportunities �������������������������������������� 169 H Higher Education ������������������������������������������ 179 Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund �������� 173 How to Apply ������������������������������������������������ 182 Tutor Support ������������������������������������������������ 172

Welcome ��������������������������������������������������������� 04 Information Technology �������������������������������� 171 W What to Choose ���������������������������������������������� 20 I International Students ����������������������������������� 173 Your Journey to College ������������������������������� 176 Keeping Us Connected ���������������������������������� 08 Y K

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What subjects are your favourites, which do you enjoy the Have a think and most? What is your dream career and what subjects or do your research courses will help you get there?

Our Open Events, whether online or in person, are a great Attend an Open way to hear from teaching staff, see our fantastic facilities, Event find out about the subjects you are interested in and discover new options.

You can pick up an application form from the College or Fill out an download one from our website. If you need any help application form completing your application just get in touch with our team. You can also complete a 16+ Option Form at your school.

After sending in your application, you will be invited to Attend a short attend a short interview. This is a chance for you to discuss interview your options and narrow down your course choices. At the interview you will receive useful information and contacts.

You will be offered a conditional place at the College. Accept your You can accept this at your interview or let us know your course offer decision by sending in an Acceptance Card.

A letter in May is filled with information including bus pass We’ll be keeping application details. You can also sign up for activities such in touch as academies and study plus options. Another letter in July contains the information for your August induction.

Call the College to let us know your results, discuss your Let us know your options and confirm your course choices. Don’t worry if GCSE results you haven’t got the grades you were expecting - talk to our friendly advisers who are here to help.

Attend your You will have been given a date and time to attend an induction and start induction event, which is normally a few days before the College official start of term. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Open Events Discover why we are Outstanding at one of our many Open Events.

Sat 07 Nov 2020 Open Day 10am - 3pm Thu 03 Dec 2020 Open Evening 5pm - 8pm Discover the Thu 07 Jan 2021 Open Evening 5pm - 8pm Difference Thu 14 Jan 2021 IB Diploma Info Evening at 7pm Whether online or in person we Sat 06 Mar 2021 Open Morning 10am - 1pm look forward to sharing our College with you. Find out more online: Thu 06 May 2021 Open Evening 5pm - 8pm truro-penwith.ac.uk/openevents

All dates and times correct at the time of publication. Please note that due to continually updated Government coronavirus advice, events are subject to change. Confirmed dates and times will be communicated closer to each event.

183 How to get to Truro College Truro College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3XX

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