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Connecting Classroom to Career SCHOOL LEAVER PROSPECTUS 2019 YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE Welcome to St Helens College, a place to discover who you are and what you are capable of. It all began over 120 years ago when we very first opened our doors to our students and we have been inspiring minds and building futures ever since. Building on our strong heritage, we are dynamic, innovative and modern, having invested millions in our STEM Centre and Town Centre Campuses, to give you the ultimate student experience. We have produced thousands of successful students that have gone on to do spectacular things. This includes our inspirational Connecting Classroom to Career Ambassadors (you’ll find them inside this prospectus). So whatever your background, ambitions and interests, we have hundreds of courses to suit you and how you would like to learn. You could choose from A levels, Vocational/ BTEC courses or an Apprenticeship, all designed to help you achieve your dream career. If that isn’t enough, our teaching experts come with a hefty amount of experience, and our strong employer links enhance your learning, connecting the classroom to your career. So what can St Helens College possibly have to offer you that no other college can? Well, take a look inside and let us show you. 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION A LEVELS Your Journey Starts Here 1 Art and Design 49 Connecting Classroom to Career 4 Biology 141 We Create Headlines 8 Business 59 Campus Exploring 10 Chemistry 141 The Experience 12 Computer Science 69 Inspiring Success 14 Design Technology: Product 95 Design (3D) Industry Experts 16 Drama and Theatre 151 Growing Industries 18 English Language 133 Supporting You 20 English Literature 133 Preparation for Employment 21 History 135 Money Matters 22 Law 161 Travelling to College 24 Mathematics 139 Your Future. Your Choice. 26 Media Studies 85 English and Maths 27 Physical Education 165 Discover Vocational 28 Physics 141 Discover A levels 30 Politics 162 Discover Apprenticeships 32 Psychology 121 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Religious Studies 135 PROGRAMMES Sociology 123 Professional Skills Programmes 35 Allied Health Professional 36 Programme IT and Business Professional 38 Programme Law Enforcement and Government 40 Professional Programme VOCATIONAL COURSES AND APPRENTICESHIPS Animal Management 42 Art and Design 48 Beauty, Nails, Makeup and Spa 52 Therapies Business 58 Catering and Hospitality 62 Computing and IT 68 Construction 74 Creative Media 84 Early Years, Youth Work and 88 Teaching Engineering 94 Floristry 104 Games, Animation and VFX 108 Graphic Design 112 Hairdressing and Barbering 116 Health, Social Care and Nursing 120 Horticulture 128 Motor Vehicle 142 Music Technology 148 Performing Arts 150 Photography 156 Public and Uniformed Services 160 Sport, Exercise, Health and Fitness 164 Travel and Tourism 170 NEXT STEPS 174 OPEN EVENTS 177 Matt Level 3 IT Technical Support Apprenticeship Shannon Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Amy Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Alex Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management Connecting Classroom to Career 4 Kyle Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Ellie A level English Language, English Literature and History Caitlin Level 3 Extended Ash Diploma in Level 3 Diploma Performing Arts in Engineering Technologies: Mechanical Engineering 5 CONNECTING CLASSROOM TO CAREER At the heart of our Connecting Classroom to Career campaign, are nine successful students and alumni that through hard work, are on the road to, or have already achieved their ultimate career. Some have secured positions within healthcare or have progressed to university, while others are leading the way in the growing Visitor Economy. Ellie Amy Matt Ellie loves to write and read in Amy volunteers at St Helens Matt is determined to her spare time and hopes to RFC providing sports progress his way to the top one day combine this passion massages to players and has of his career, after securing with her interest in the literary her heart set on becoming a an apprenticeship with an IT industry. She has recently qualified Sports Therapist in Technical Support Team. He secured her place at Edge Hill the industry. She is excited to has also achieved Microsoft University to study a degree be going on to study a Sports Office Specialist qualifications in English. Therapy degree at university. after sitting intensive exams. 6 Ash Shannon Kyle Ash dreams of being a skilled From working on hospital Kyle thrives in the kitchen, multi-disciplined Engineer. He wards and shadowing especially when working is excited to have secured paramedics to looking after alongside a “brigade of an innovative mechanical dementia patients, Shannon chefs.” His vast experience engineering apprenticeship is passionate about working and skills have helped him with CAL International, where in the industry and is looking to land a highly sought after he is able to work on projects forward to studying an Adult role as Commis Chef, with for major organisations such Nursing degree at Liverpool fine dining restaurant, The Art as Bentley and NeedleSmart. John Moores University. School. Sophie Alex Caitlin Sophie is a Teaching Alex is passionate about Aspiring actress, Caitlin, Assistant supporting children caring for animals and is loves channeling her energy with special educational currently studying Zoo in an expressive and creative needs and loves volunteering Management at university. In way on her course. She has in her spare time. When his spare time, he has gained already had the opportunity she isn’t working, she’s experience as a Seasonal to play a leading role in a volunteering at summer Zookeeper at Blackpool Zoo musical production, opening camps or providing one-to- and dreams of opening his her eyes to the world of one personal support. own zoo one day. performance. 7 WE CREATE HEADLINES 01 02 03 Excellent Top of the Largest Success Rates League Apprenticeship Provider Our A level results top We are one of the best Strong collaborations with national average with 100% General Further Education local, regional and national overall A level pass rate. Our College’s in the Liverpool City employers, make us one of overall achievement rates for Region for the outstanding the largest apprenticeship our apprenticeship provision overall pass rate that our providers in the area. is 73.8%, 4.9% above the 16-18-year-old students have national average.† achieved in their vocational qualifications.† † 06 07 08 Student Transport Support for Experience Links Students Students take part in many Getting to St Helens College We offer financial support, a opportunities outside of their is easier than ever with our dedicated wellbeing service studies, from trips in the UK free bus pass and dedicated and a safeguarding team to and abroad to competing in bus service, which operates ensure you are happy, healthy regional competitions. across three main routes. and safe whilst studying at St Helens College. †Based on 2018 A level results and Department for Education National Achievement Tables 2015/2016 ††Department for Education League Tables 2017 8 04 05 Outstanding Exceptional Facilities Progression Two multi-million pound We have excellent campuses boast realistic, progression routes that can commercial learning lead to an apprenticeship, environments from our very university or employment. own spa and salon to a fine dining restaurant. 09 10 Industry Inspiring Experts Innovation Tutors are experts in their We are the first general Further fields having held successful Education College in the careers in their chosen Liverpool City Region to achieve industry and are passionate STEM Assured Accreditation, about the subjects they placing us at the forefront of teach. innovative technology. 9 CAMPUS EXPLORING We have spent a lot of time and resources making sure that you have everything you need to get the most out of your experience with us. It may not look like it from the outside, but our two campuses have everything from a commercial salon and spa, fine dining restaurant and mock aircraft cabin to a construction site, automotive hub and outdoor animal units. We even have our own Starbucks! As an added bonus, we are right on the doorstep of a busy town centre, where you’ll have access to lots of shops, restaurants and cafés. So we’re sure you’ll have plenty of things to do to keep yourself busy around your studies. Don’t believe us? Come and see for yourself. 10 NOTHING BEATS VISITING US... Our students often say to WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2018 us that they found an Open TH Event visit incredibly helpful, WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2018 so take their advice! Drop in WEDNESDAY 23RD JANUARY 2019 to experience student life at St Helens College. For courses in Engineering, For all other courses and Construction, Motor Vehicle A level Academy: and Animal Management: The STEM Centre, Technology Town Centre Campus, Water Campus, Pocket Nook Street, Street, St Helens WA10 1PP St Helens WA9 1TT For Apprenticeships, visit either campus. 11 THE EXPERIENCE Life at College is so much more than just studying… you’ll discover new places, share amazing experiences with your friends and develop skills and interests that you thought you never had. These are just a few things that our students have been up to recently… Travel and Tourism: Students take to the A Level Academy: Students talk Politics skies with Jet2.com with BBC News Catering: Students go behind the scenes at The Pig Hotel Healthcare Sciences Skills Show 2018 12 A Level Academy: Conference at Animal Management: Arthur and Louie Disneyland Paris put on a show Beauty and Hairdressing: Take First Place Performing Arts: Students explore West at Industry Competition End Stage Creative Writing Competition Sparks Travel and Tourism: An Overseas Students’ Imagination Adventure at Eurocamp in Holland 13 INSPIRING SUCCESS We are exceptionally proud of our students and all that they achieve.
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