www.trc.ac.uk THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Welcome Welcome It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to Thomas Rotherham College!

We here at the college are all universities (including the Russell Group very proud to be associated with and Oxbridge), onto highly competitive Rotherham’s most important higher education courses and into post-16 provider. There has been excellent careers. a centre of academic excellence We take the student experience on this site for over 500 years. very seriously. We are renowned We have a long and enviable for innovation, compassion and a tradition of providing the very determination to be the best we can best educational opportunities be. We all understand the value of hard for the young people of this work, we care about learning, we care region. We firmly believe that this about each other and we know the successful college can meet the importance of community. needs of all learners across the 16-19 age range in a welcoming, Your safety, care and wellbeing is of supportive and safe environment. upmost importance to us in helping We have an enormous amount going on you as you grow and prosper in this We have been recognised locally and and Thomas Rotherham College continues to college. Not only will you have your own nationally for our provision. We are the Progress Tutor, to support you as you largest provider of A Level courses in be an exciting and vibrant college. I do hope progress during your time at college, the area, with over 25 subjects on offer. but you will also have access to a huge that you will take an opportunity to visit us. We also offer a range of vocational support network; including counsellors. pathways and sports academies. Look out for our Open Evenings! We are absolutely sure we have the Thomas Rotherham College is a very right course for you. special place. Our students benefit from I hope to meet you soon and to welcome you a truly wonderful learning environment. With a student population of over Our commitment to excellence has seen as a student of Thomas Rotherham College. 1500 (and growing) we can guarantee us grow and develop our buildings, that our teachers are highly qualified classrooms, learning spaces and wider specialists in their field, who will focus educational and sporting provision. David Naisbitt, Principal on teaching their subjects to the highest standards, with a more appropriate We have incredibly strong partnerships approach for the 16-19 year old learner with schools, the wider community, - preparing you for your progression on universities and employers. We will work to university or employment. Thomas with you and those partners to ensure Visit our website for more information: www.trc.ac.uk Rotherham College will be the best that you have a smooth and effective launch pad from school to your chosen transition into Thomas Rotherham educational or career path. Supported College and then onto your chosen by a strong careers provision, our pathway, when you are ready to students progress to prestigious leave us.

2 3 Contents Contents

2 Welcome 6 The widest choice of Advanced Level courses 8 Why choose us? 10 What’s it like? 12 We’ll support you all the way 14 Centre for Learning and Study Skills 16 Support for Learning 18 Help with money 19 What our students say 20 Entry Requirements 21 Study Programme 22 Course Specific Entry Requirements 24 What else can I get involved in? 25 Sports Centre 26 What Next? 28 Results 2019 30 Courses 2020 32 A Levels 90 Other Level 3 Courses 120 Level 2 and GCSEs 127 Sports Academies 132 Key Dates 134 Apply Now 135 How to find us 136 Contact us

4 5 The widest choiceThe of Advanced Level Courses • Students will receive guidance Aim high! from the College at interview and enrolment on the best combination TRC students achieve great results, The widest choice of subjects for them, given their often better than they thought interests, strengths and aims. You themselves capable of. Be realistic in can also contact TRC at any time for your choice, but don’t be afraid to be further advice. ambitious - if you’re prepared to work of Advanced hard, we’ll make sure you have the • A levels are examined at the end of best chance of success! the two year course. High flying students are encouraged • Students might wish to stretch and to consider application to the Level Courses challenge themselves by taking universities of Oxford and Cambridge. the Extended Project Qualification The College collaborates with (EPQ). This option is offered to Cambridge University as the hub Thomas Rotherham College specialises in offering high-achieving students towards institution for the latter’s HE+ scheme A Level and Level 3 Vocational courses. We offer the end of their first year of study at in Rotherham, involving extension TRC. It provides the fourth subject activities for very able students the widest range of Advanced level courses necessary for some students who aiming for highly competitive wish to apply for particular medicine universities. in the region. and veterinary science courses. • Students who have not achieved Fees grade 4/C in English Language or Your Study Programme How many Advanced level Courses are free to students starting Maths at GCSE have to be enrolled at TRC will: courses can I study? their courses aged 16 – 18. onto these courses (or an interim • Take you on to the next level in • Students will usually take 3 A levels or equivalent in Maths) until they have Unfortunately, we are unable to your education, building on your A level-equivalent subjects. Guidance passed with a grade 4 minimum. accept applications from new achievements at school. through the application process should students aged 19 and above as ensure that you choose the right What if I want to do we do not have the administrative • Stretch and challenge you to help courses from the outset. A change of infrastructure to implement the you to progress to the right university Advanced courses but course period is available in the first funding system for these students. course, employment or high level month of teaching for the minority of don’t meet the entry apprenticeship at end of it. students who find that they have made requirements? • Require you to remain on the the wrong choice for them but after There is also a range of full-time equivalent of 3 academic subjects, or this students need to stick with the 3 courses for students who achieve 1-2 vocational subjects at level 3 (for subjects on their timetable. mostly 3 grades at GCSE. These can two years) or 4 subjects at level 2 (for • Students who are taking Further lead on to Advanced courses at the one year). Mathematics will take 4 A level end of a year, or directly into modern • Include GCSE English and/or Maths or or A level-equivalents including apprenticeships, employment or a stepping-stone Maths qualification if Mathematics and Further Mathematics. further education at other colleges. you have not already achieved at least Further Maths is a good choice for a grade 4 in these subjects. very able Maths students who know How do I choose that they want to go on to Maths, • Help you to develop employability my courses? Physics, Computing or Engineering skills and knowledge of career at university. Look up the details of all the courses opportunities through work experience you are interested in and see which or other events and activities. combination will work best for you. • Offer you other experiences and Make a provisional choice on your opportunities that will help develop application form and when you come the character, skills, attitudes for interview at TRC we’ll discuss and confidence to support your these with you and make sure you’re progression to a suitable destination enrolled on the programme that best at the end of your time at TRC. meets your interests and fits your ambitions and talents.

6 7 Why choose us? Why choose us?

If you’re unsure where you would like to study after completing your GCSEs, here are just some of the many reasons why our students choose TRC:

You can choose almost any 1500 ambitious, like-minded combination of courses with students. You’ll make loads no clashes!* of new friends. *In a few cases you can’t combine two very similar courses. We offer a fantastic range of extra-curricular activities. 98% overall pass rate for the class Everything from Duke of of 2019, including 30 subjects with Edinburgh, to First Aid, to Student a 100% pass rate! Newspaper, to Rock Climbing to foreign trips.

TRC students have a 10% better than national chance of We have impressive facilities and progressing to achieve a First our own on-site Sports Centre. Class degree. (HESA) Dedicated TRC bus services make Excellent progression to it really easy to get to and from competitive higher education college. courses, including the Russell Group and Oxbridge, prestigious apprenticeships and We have great contacts with local high-quality employment. Positive businesses giving our students destinations for students above the lots of opportunities for work national average for college leavers. placements.

Extensive enrichment of the Oh, yes and our impressive, curriculum through exciting study inspiring buildings and masses visits and expert visitor speakers of outdoor space! and practitioners.

Every student has their own Progress Tutor to track progress and offer 1:1 support and guidance.

8 9 What’s it like? What’s it like?

Your working day Social Life Drama and Music Great sports facilities The College working day is 9.00am to You’ll get a great new social life at studios TRC students can take advantage 4.15pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, college as it’s a brilliant place to meet of our fully equipped fitness centre 9.00am -3.00pm on Wednesday and lots of new, like-minded people with The Studio is our fully equipped with gym, full size sports hall and 9.00am - 2.40pm on Friday, but you similar interests and ambitions. performance area, where Performing dance studio and lots of outdoor won’t have classes all the time. Arts classes take place and public sports facilities, including a large You can use the Learning Resources We run a Freshers’ Fair during the first performances are held. There is also artificial pitch – see the section on Centre for research, coursework and few weeks of college, which is all about a soundproof practice area too for TRSports. homework when you don’t have a getting involved, making new friends rehearsals. The Tower houses music timetabled lesson. and settling into college life. studios and practice rooms with a wide range of equipment and instruments, The Courtyard You’ll also get to know the other from pianos and violins to mixing desks students on your chosen courses and The Courtyard is our student social and PC audio technology. Studying in college there are loads of opportunities to and dining area. This is the place Outside timetabled work you manage meet people through our enrichment where you can relax, meet your friends your own time; you will need plenty activities, sports teams and events. Learning Resources and even study! It is also home to lots of time for reading, homework and of fun lunchtime events and fundraising Don’t forget everyone is in the same coursework and preparing for exams. Centre & IT activities. The Canteen offers a great boat, so don’t be scared to choose There are social and private study areas, menu available throughout the day college, rather than automatically Our Learning Resources Centre fully equipped with IT that you can use and barista style coffee and snacks staying in your school sixth form. (LRC) aims to meet the needs of a whenever you need them. Students will are available at our TRCafe. You need to weigh up the right diverse range of students and boasts be expected to attend all timetabled choice for you as an individual. an impressive collection of printed, lessons and unauthorised absences will audiovisual and online resources. All Induction Course / be monitored. students have their own LRC account Taster Days College facilities and can borrow resources for their studies. The LRC provides numerous Should you apply for a place, you’ll Working together in Facilities include a 110-seat lecture independent study spaces along with have the opportunity to experience life theatre, specialist technologies for drop in computers, loanable laptops and as a TRC student during our summer a relaxed atmosphere media and excellent language and printing, copying and scanning facilities. Induction Course taster days, helping science laboratories and well-equipped One of the many aspects that students with the transition from school to classrooms. find appealing is the informal but In addition to the LRC there are several college. You’ll be able to sample the purposeful studying atmosphere. The Our art rooms provide students with IT suites across college. All PCs have courses you are interested in and some environment is different from school the space to create, with a room also access to the internet, our student you may not have considered and and we treat you as adults, with respect. available for displaying art work. portal and virtual learning environment familiarise yourself with the college site. Of course we expect you to treat us that is packed with course materials, There is a prayer space available for and each other the same way. Staff and links and college information. Students To see more of our campus and our students to use. students work together at TRC. There is will also be provided with their own facilities, check out our virtual tour no uniform. college e-mail account and Wi-Fi is on our website. Car parking available throughout the site. Student Safety We provide car parking for students, All students, staff and visitors with priority permits for those with to the college are required to wear a long journey. an identification lanyard in order to promote the safety and security of everyone on site.

10 11 We’ll you support all the way Careers Advice Work Experience and Guidance All students at TRC are encouraged We’ll support to undertake some work placement When you first apply to TRC we offer during their time at college. We have you detailed guidance on whether TRC a great track record of providing is right for you and on the implications our students with high-quality work you all the way of your choice of subjects or course. placements that are increasingly All our advice is independent and valued by employers and universities. impartial – we want you to make Placements offer awareness of the real informed decisions so that you will be world of work and give you the chance Student Services – here Reviewing your progress happy here and succeed. Our carefully to try out career options as well as crafted careers programme supports Your Tutor will help you to track your enhancing your CV and university or to help and advise you the Gatsby Benchmarks. Further progress and devise SMART targets job/apprenticeship application. details can be found at www.trc.ac.uk. We know that while you are a sixth form to help you make continuous student you need support to help you Placements are an essential part of improvements. Your teachers will give Throughout your time at TRC, careers all vocational courses at college and reach your full potential. Whatever your you on-going feedback and record information, advice and guidance is concern, there will always be someone will form an important part of your your grades in an electronic mark book. available from our Careers Department learning. at TRC who will try to help. We hold consultation evenings for including via e-guidance. We also If you don’t know who to contact then you and your parents to discuss organise events and activities to Work experience is also essential for speak to our Student Services reception your progress. help you choose your next step after some university courses; applicants staff. They can help you find the right College, whether this be university will not be accepted unless they have person to talk to on a range of issues College intranet or work. some recent relevant work experience including travel, trips and visits, work - for example primary teaching, social placements, timetable and financial help. There is an area on the college intranet These events include: work and medically related courses. where you will find your personalised Students are encouraged to source information, for example your timetable • An annual Careers Fair which attracts their own placements in the first Your Progress Tutor and attendance marks and percentages. over 70 higher education institutions, apprenticeship providers and instance but we do have 2 dedicated Your Progress Tutor will meet with employers. work placement supervisors who you regularly in whole group sessions are there to support the sourcing of and on an individual basis. • A Higher Education evening event placements and make sure the relevant for students and parents. Your Progress Tutor will help you to: insurances and health and safety • A Job Ready event to support checks are in place prior to • settle in students applying for apprenticeships your placement. • meet the requirements of your or work after college, including Learning Agreement a mock interview with an employer. • get the most out of your Study • Visits from a range of speakers, Programme and achieve as highly including university Student as possible Ambassadors, local employers • plan and move towards your next and apprenticeship providers. steps into higher education or employment • Practical help on applying for jobs, writing CVs and application forms • access advice and support when and on interview techniques. you need it • Help with all aspects of applying to university.

12 13 Centre Skills for and Study Learning Centre for Learning and Study Skills

You will work on your own individual Making the most of your targets within a relaxed workshop Thomas Rotherham setting. The targets may include; extended writing skills, understanding College experience. your assignments and essay questions, understanding and using subject What do we do in terminology and managing your workload. CLASS? The move from school to college can be “I understand my daunting and involves taking on more work in more depth advanced skills. It requires a different way of thinking about your studies and now!” taking responsibility for the progress of your learning. Similar to an athlete, a When will my CLASS student will need to reflect, analyse, and drive improvement to become an elite lesson be? student. By identifying your key areas You may refer yourself or one of your for further development, you can move teachers, or your tutor, may suggest forward to your next success, they may that your grades could improve if you include; improving grades by follow- have a CLASS lesson on your timetable. ing teacher feedback, improving your CLASS will help you find a suitable time extended writing skills or challenging when you are not in lesson. yourself to build your confidence. “CLASS do all they TR Active TR Active is a programme of activities, can to help students held at lunchtime and after college. in a way that is best It will enrich your TRC experience by developing confidence, helping you for every individual.” socialise with new friends creating the opportunity to challenge yourself and How do we work in encouraging positive mental health. CLASS? “I wish I had been to With the help of qualified professionals, you will be able to identify, and work CLASS sooner as it on, the specific skills of your chosen has honestly been subjects. All the work that you do in CLASS will be subject related and help so helpful.” you to achieve success.

14 15 Support for Learning 17

- or perhaps you just need just - or perhaps you

Counselling for problems do sometimes have People help need confidential may which they service and support. Our counselling may you example, For this. offers related stress problems, personal have ­ problems right for are that choices make help to please don’t a problem have If you you. our counsellors contact to be afraid welcome A warm an appointment. for you. awaits coping with difficulties can be tough, be with difficulties can coping and difficult stress but experiencing the denote in itself, emotions does not, a mental health condition. of presence when these difficulties However, have to or start overwhelming become impact on your a serious and negative encourage would we living, day to day or a member of tutor your talk to to you where about advice for team the CLASS seek support. to

Mental health Support Mental health experience us to normal for It is quite of not mood or feelings low anxiety, about settling in. Deadlines, worries and the standard the required achieving all expected are of workload pressures this level. at challenges of study, and college to Making the transition Learning disclosed a support need have may You of seek support, to you required that include: may school. This some kind, at autism spectrum, dyspraxia, dyslexia, (such health conditions mental ADHD, of a range or anxiety), as depression health term medical needs and long that suggest strongly We conditions. help disclose a support need to you reasonable appropriate that us ensure and support can be adjustments be may you Alternatively, arranged. support but need you that worried have We it previously. received haven’t experienced of qualified and a range to you with will work that professionals your enhance will support that develop time with us. the opportunity to will have You support needs during the disclose any free but please feel process application team the CLASS support with discuss to will be very they application, prior to assist. to happy Support for Support for 16 Help with money & say What our students Help with money What our

Student Bursary Fund Child Care students say The College has Student Bursary Funds. If you are a young parent under These are available to help students the age of 20, Care to Learn can who might be experiencing difficulty help pay towards your childcare and Everyone is very friendly and with meeting the costs of their learning. associated travel costs while you are A pleasant environment, Eligibility is based on an assessment of learning. For more information visit with a positive buzz! the facilities are exceptional gross household income and assistance www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or call the for learning and activities. is available towards the cost of travel learner helpline on Jack Lewis Sawdon 0800 121 8989. Thomas Doane (during term time), books, equipment, Alternatively, contact Karen Robinson Previous school - Netherwood Academy Previous school – Oakwood meals and essential study visits. on 01709 300600 or email For more information call Karen [email protected]. Robinson on 01709 300600, email [email protected] NUS Totum Card or ask at Student Services reception. The atmosphere at TRC allows for a Every enrolled student at TRC is less restrictive learning environment Transport automatically a member of the student The lessons are than a typical high school. Though union and entitled to purchase a Totum engaging and independence is a key aspect of There are special rates for students Card which provides a huge range of when it comes to travel; information discounts. Check out www.Totum.com the facilities college life, there is still an abundance about discounted bus passes is for a list of offers currently available or in the LRC are of support for students in their studies. available from Student Services, to purchase a card. great. The college itself has lots of support Travelsouthyorkshire.com or your for student, such as the pastoral team, local (main) interchange. Araron Birks Previous school - LGBTQ+ support group, counsellors St Pius X Catholic and other networks within the college Support for trips High School for student well being.

and visits Sigourney/Tord O’Sullivan We recommend that you find out Previous school - Wales High School in advance the cost of any important trips and visits that are either compulsory or strongly recommended for your courses. If you have difficulty It’s such a massive step up If you ever have a meeting these costs, help may be from secondary school in problem, there’s always available from the Student Bursary Fund. For more information call Karen more ways than one - it’s such someone to go to Robinson on 01709 300600, a relaxed environment to be whether it be student email [email protected] support, CLASS, or any or ask at Student Services reception. in, everyone gets on well with of the staff members each other and you just feel who are always willing so much more independent. to help. Edward Wilcock James Place Previous school – Winterhill Previous school - Maltby Academy

18 19 Entry requirements requirements Entry & programme Study Entry requirements Study programme

3) New students joining from a year Level 3 12 level 2 course at another institution A Level study BTEC study 1) New students entering from Year 11 programme: programme: General entry requirements. A minimum of 5 grade 4 GCSEs [1 of Additionally these students need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or better 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or better which could be a GCSE equivalent to have successfully completed the (including English Language or including English Language or qualification] in 4 different subjects level 2 course taken in Year 12 and Literature) and a minimum GCSE Literature. including English Language or to have a supportive reference from average of 4.5. Literature. There are also course- the institution at which this course specific entry requirements – see table. was taken. The requirement for students to have achieved at least 4 of the 5 9-4s Level 2 in GCSE subjects can be waived if 16 points achieved in 6 GCSE subjects, a student wants to study a BTEC/ including at least a grade 3 in English technical-based programme. Language or Literature and the 2) New students joining from a year potential to meet TRC level 3 entry 12 level 3 course at another institution requirements at the end of the level 2 year at TRC. Students who have already Where students have studied the completed a Year 12 Level 2 course at same specifications as followed at another institution will not be eligible TRC transfer might be possible for the for a further Level 2 course. second year of study where a student’s circumstances require this – e.g. a 1) Non-traditional route (to level 2 move to the area from another part of or 3 dependent on screening results) the country. A satisfactory reference The following students will be eligible from the student’s previous school is for the non-traditional entry route. required. • Students who because of serious More usually students wanting to apply illness have not been able to take here after a year at another institution the full range of GCSEs. are looking for a fresh start on different • Students who have been in the subjects from the ones they have taken. country for less than 2 academic In these instances the student must years. have a supportive reference – indicating a good record of effort - from the • Students who have been home institution where they have studied schooled but achieved Year 12 courses and they need to have Maths and English GCSE. strengths in the subjects they now wish In the above circumstances students to study at TRC, evidenced by 6 grades will be able to complete a Skills for Life in these or related subjects at GCSE, Screening Assessment and placed on in addition to the standard TRC entry appropriate courses. requirements.

Please visit www.trc.ac.uk for up-to-date entry requirements.

20 21 Course specific entry requirements 2020 requirements Course specific entry Law A Level Grade 5 English Language Grade 3 Maths. Course specific Mathematics A Level Grade 6 Maths. Media Studies Grade 5 English Language or Literature. A Level Grade 4 GCSE Music/BTEC or Grade V theory Music A Level entry requirements and a practical audition. Music Technology Grade 4 GCSE Music or Music Tech. A Level Grade 5 English Language. Grade 4 in another 2020 Philosophy A Level humanities subject. Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if Photography A Level Sept 2020 Subject Specific requirements taken in combination with another Art based course). Subject in addition to the level 3 entry requirements GCSE Science (2 x Grade 6)(with a 6 in Physics if taken Physics A Level separately.) Grade 6 Maths. GCSE Science (2x Grade 6) (with a 6 in Biology Biology A Level Politics A Level Grade 5 English Language if taken separately.) Grade 5 Maths. Grade 5 Maths (2x Grade 4) in GCSE Science. Grade 5 Business A Level Grade 5 English Language Grade 4 Maths. Psychology A Level English Language. GCSE Science (2x Grade 6) (with a 6 in Chemistry Chemistry A Level Religious Studies Grade 5 in English Language. Grade 4 in Religious Studies if taken separately.) Grade 6 Maths. A Level (if taken). Computer Science Grade 6 Maths. Sociology A Level Grade 5 English Language. Grade 4 in Sociology (if taken). A Level Grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Economics A Level Grade 5 English Language Grade 5 Maths. Spanish A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require an interview English Language with a language teacher. Grade 5 English Language. A Level Applied Law Grade 4 in English Language. Grade 3 in Maths. English Literature Grade 5 English Language. Grade 5 English Literature Applied Science Grade 4 in GCSE Science Grade 4 in Maths. A Level (if taken). Business with Film A Level Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature. Grade 3 in Maths. Accounting Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if Fine Art A Level Business Grade 3 in Maths. taken in combination with another Art based course). Grade 6 GCSE French. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Childcare Grade 4 in English Language. Grade 4 in Maths. French A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require an interview Applied Psychology Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 3 in Maths. with a language teacher. Sport Grade 3 in Maths. Further Mathematics Grade 7 Maths. A Level Additional Entry to that above Grade 4 Maths. Grade 5 in English Language. Grade 4 in Geography A Level Geography (if taken). Minimum average Geology A Level GCSE Science (2 X Grade 4). Grade 5 Maths. GCSE score Subjects Grade 6 GCSE German. Applicants with a grade 5, with a required German A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require an interview 5 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths. with a language teacher. 4.5 Computer Science, Economics, Law, Mathematics. Graphic Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if Communication 4.25 French, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology. taken in combination with another Art based course). A Level 4 Business, Geology, German, Sociology. History A Level Grade 5 English Language Grade 4 in History (if taken).

22 23 What else can I get involved in? & Centre Sports What else can Sports Centre

I get involved in? TR Sports is set in the college Along with the gym and classes, we grounds and is open to students offer lunch time football, badminton throughout the day and to the and table tennis. We want you to make the most We offer numerous trips and visits, public and students in the evening. All students can get access to of the time that you spend at the such as the TRC South Africa During your time at the college you will evening activities by seeking parental College. As well as giving you volunteering trip, which offer students get use of the gym for a small charge permission. This includes gym, classes the opportunity to achieve high the opportunity to explore different of £10 for the year. Instructors can and rental of the sports hall and astro academic standards, we also offer cultures, visit different continents design a programme based on the turf. (Form to be completed from a range of additional activities and get involved in helping other individuals needs free of charge. SPC reception.) to complement the academic communities. We have a variety of exercise classes For more information on the facilities programme. You will be provided with details of the run in the evening and there should be please visit www.trsports.co.uk, These activities are offered at different activities soon after you enrol at the a choice available for you during the call 01709 300700 or email times throughout the year; some may College, and, if you think there are other day, such as Circuits, LBT, Studio [email protected] last all year, while others may last activities that could be offered, just let cycling, Body conditioning, etc. only a few weeks. Some activities are us know! available only in timetabled blocks, but many are available at other times, including lunchtimes. The activities available give you the flexibility to mix and match activities to fit in with your academic programme, and will give you the opportunity to meet new people, try something new and maybe even learn new skills. Our range of enrichment activities are designed to boost the enjoyment, health and employability of our students Opening times and are organised through the TR Monday-Thursday 9.00am-4.15pm Additional Courses (TRAC) and TR Active programme. There is a varied Friday 9.00am-3.15pm programme of additional courses such as first aid, sign language, College (The sports centre is open later and at production, choir, student newspaper, weekends. Parental permission must be given counselling awareness, sports massage for access other than the times indicated, and the debating group, where students Mon-Thurs 4.45pm-9pm, Fri 3.30pm-8pm, Sat/ Sun 9-2pm) have the opportunity to develop their skills in non-traditional study. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme allowing students to develop their skills through physical, skill and volunteering sections, culminating in an expedition to the Peak District.

24 25 What next? Some apprenticeships are not available Speak to our Careers Advisers to in the local area so you may have to look find out more about NVQs, BTECs further afield or consider another route and Foundation Degrees. These What next? i.e. a college course, if you are set on a vocational qualifications are provided specific career area. by local colleges in the region. We Studying at TRC can really keep your options have a number of links with HE and For more information visit FE providers offering these courses open for your future career. www.gov.uk/further-education-skills/ including: Sheffield Hallam University, apprenticeships RNN, Barnsley College, Doncaster Whether you’ve studied an A-level or BTEC Level 3 pathway, an exciting range TRC runs a Recruitment Event every College, The University of Huddersfield, of progression opportunities awaits you. Our Options Event, Preparation for HE, year, featuring local Apprenticeship The University of Hull, Nottingham Trent Job Ready and Recruitment Fair events in addition to tutor and specialist careers Providers and Employers, to University, Leeds Beckett University and support help you make an informed decision about which is the right next step for support students looking to enter the University of Derby. you after college. apprenticeships. Gap Year The Shape Your Future information available at www.trc.ac.uk will help generate Employment some ideas of the range of employers, jobs, salaries, degree and apprentice options Taking a Gap Year after college can give depending on the combination of subjects you study. You can enter paid employment you time to decide whether in fact you straight from completing your level If, like around 70% of our students, you decide university is the option for you, want to go to university, or the time to 3 qualification. There are plenty of we have a team of UCAS specialists and a number of partnership agreements consider different career paths. recruitment websites available listing with universities to help get you there. current vacancies. The most common Many students use the time to travel, gain work experience, or undertake We have a strong track record of supporting students securing offers jobs for college leavers are Business voluntary work – all of which look great for Russell Group universities in a wide range of degree courses including: Administration, Childcare, Finance related, Health and Social Care, ICT on university and work applications. • Medicine • English • Sports Coaching and Retail. Visit www.gapyear.com to find out loads • Allied Health • Engineering • Computing The Careers staff at TRC can offer you of important information about taking a professions + Games Design practical advice on applying for jobs, gap year and ideas for how to spend • Fashion the time! • Pharmacy • Art, Design and Media including employability workshops on • Journalism completing job applications, improving • Law • Psychology Alternatively, if you are interested in • Media your CV and interview skills. the STEM subjects and want to gain • Maths • Primary Teaching • Economics, Business industry experience in one of these & Accounting Alternatively, you could apply for a work • Biology, Chemistry, • Spanish experience or an internship placement fields, visitwww.etrust.org.uk/the- Physics within a company to see if it’s the kind year-in-industry which lists available of work you want to do. It is most likely placements. Apprenticeships • ICT and Digital Marketing this would be unpaid, but would give • Some Health and Care occupations you the opportunity to gain experience Support Available Apprenticeships offer a great • Engineering and Manufacturing within the sector which interests you opportunity to enter the labour market and valuable work skills. Careers information is available and gain industry experience as well as • Sports - Fitness throughout your time at TRC. You can the skills and qualifications employers • Leisure, Travel and Tourism make an appointment to see one of our level 6 qualified Careers Advisers are looking for while you earn. The • Retail and Commerce Vocational Route increase in degree level apprenticeships to discuss your future plans and career If you already know what career and variety of apprenticeships make Generally, if you have studied A Levels/ aspirations … and the best way in. you would like to embark upon, this an option for various vocational BTEC you can start an Apprenticeship then working towards a vocational You could also visit pathways. More information can be at Advanced or Higher level, and in qualification is a great route into the nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk found at some cases progress onto a Foundation www.apprenticeships.gov.uk sector. There are many vocational areas Degree and even a Degree. Come and speak to our Careers Apprenticeships are available across to look into and courses are available at Advisers at our Open Evenings about many sectors including: Apprenticeships are recognised and a number of levels, including university where our courses can take you! valued by employers as they show you equivalent. • Accounting have the skills and training to perform • Business well in a role and the ability to progress. • Law

26 27 Results 2019 Results 2019

These were our Advanced Level results for 2019: BTEC Diploma D*D* D*D DD DM MM MP PP U Total Pass % Pass Business 9 4 2 4 0 3 2 0 24 24 100.0% Health & Social Care 24 1 2 3 0 0 0 1 31 30 96.8% Subject A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass Science 3 6 3 4 2 3 0 0 21 21 100.0% Art (A Level) 4 8 7 6 0 0 0 25 25 100.0% Sport 8 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 17 17 100.0% Biology (A Level) 1 5 9 12 25 12 7 71 64 90.1% TOTAL 44 15 11 12 2 6 2 1 93 92 98.9% Business Studies (A Level) 1 3 7 11 10 2 0 34 34 100.0% CACHE Diploma 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 11 11 100.0% BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D* D*D*D D*DD DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP MPP PPP U Total Pass % Pass Chemistry (A Level) 1 3 7 7 14 15 5 52 47 90.4% Computing (A Level) 0 1 3 3 5 3 2 17 15 88.2% Sport 2 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 8 72.7% Economics (A Level) 1 12 18 13 5 0 1 50 49 98.0% TOTAL 2 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 8 72.7% English Language (A Level) 0 1 27 30 8 1 1 68 67 98.5% English Literature (A Level) 2 5 17 23 16 11 0 74 74 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (Cert) D* D M P U Total Pass % Pass Film Studies (A Level) 0 1 9 7 5 0 0 22 22 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Business 61 13 15 15 1 105 104 99.0% French (A Level) 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 8 8 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Health & Social 52 6 7 9 0 74 74 100.0% Further Maths (A Level) 0 4 3 1 0 1 0 9 9 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma IT 17 3 2 0 0 22 22 100.0% Geography (A Level) 2 5 18 19 3 3 0 50 50 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Law 40 1 4 0 0 45 45 100.0% Geology (A Level) 0 2 1 2 2 1 0 8 8 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Media 3 3 5 5 0 16 16 100.0% German (A Level) 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 3 75.0% BTEC Extended Certificate Performing Arts 0 5 10 3 0 18 18 100.0% Graphic Communication (A Level) 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 6 6 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Science 28 8 22 13 1 72 71 98.6% History (A Level) 1 4 16 30 14 7 0 72 72 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Sport 24 5 8 2 1 40 39 97.5% Law (A Level) 1 3 10 15 5 0 1 35 34 97.1% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel & Tourism 5 2 0 0 0 7 7 100.0% Maths (A Level) 2 17 19 12 8 1 0 59 59 100.0% TOTAL 230 46 73 47 3 399 396 99.2% Media Studies (A Level) 1 3 8 6 3 0 0 21 21 100.0% Music (A Level) 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 5 5 100.0% Music Technology (A Level) 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 5 5 100.0% Level 3 Diploma A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass Photography (A Level) 1 4 3 1 0 0 0 9 9 100.0% Financial Studies 0 1 0 6 2 0 1 10 9 90.0% Physical Education (A Level) 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 4 4 100.0% Criminology 1 5 8 22 18 7 2 63 61 96.8% Philosophy (A Level) 0 2 4 5 5 1 0 17 17 100.0% Physics (A Level) 0 1 6 10 16 3 2 38 36 94.7% Psychology (A Level) 4 7 17 29 15 10 0 82 82 100.0% Religious Studies (A Level) 0 0 5 6 1 0 0 12 12 100.0% Sociology (A Level) 0 1 20 22 10 8 1 62 61 98.4% Spanish (A Level) 3 5 7 1 1 0 0 17 17 100.0% TOTAL 28 107 250 282 180 79 21 947 926 97.8%

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Lots of courses link A Levels Level Page Other Level 3 Courses Level Page Level 2 and GCSES Level Page Biology 3 32 BTEC Applied Law 3 90 BTEC Level 2 Certificate particularly well in Business 2 120 Business Studies 3 34 BTEC Applied Science 3 92 together, but in a few GCSE English Language 2 121 Chemistry 3 36 BTEC Extended Certificate cases you cannot in Business 3 94 GCSE Financial Education 2 122 Computer Science 3 38 combine two Economics 3 40 BTEC Diploma in Business 3 96 GCSE History 2 123 very similar courses. English Language 3 42 BTEC Extended Diploma GCSE Mathematics 2 124 in Business 3 98 Please see page 22 for details on the English Literature 3 44 CTEC Media Studies 2 125 individual entry requirements for each course NCFE CACHE Early Years Film 3 46 Education and Care 3 100 GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2 126 in addition to the general guidance given. Fine Art 3 48 Look carefully at the individual entries for the BTEC Creative Media Production 3 102 Sports Academies Level Page subjects you are interested in. Where there are French 3 50 Level 3 Applied General Football Academy 2/3 127 costs for trips indicated, don’t be put off – look Further Mathematics 3 52 Diploma in Criminology 3 104 at the section on Help with Money on page 18 Martial Arts 2/3 128 BTEC Dance 3 106 to see how we can help. Geography 3 54 Netball 2/3 129 BTEC Health and Social Care 3 108 Geology 3 56 Rotherham Rugby Academy 2/3 130 BTEC IT 3 110 German 3 59 Sports Elite 2/3 131 Graphic Communication 3 60 BTEC Outdoor Adventure 3 112 History 3 62 BTEC Performing Arts 3 114 Law 3 65 BTEC Psychology 3 116 Mathematics 3 66 BTEC Sport 3 118 Media Studies 3 68 Music 3 70 Music Technology 3 72 Philosophy 3 75 Photography 3 76 Physics 3 79 Politics 3 80 Psychology 3 82 Religious Studies 3 84 Sociology 3 87 Spanish 3 88

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30 31 A -Levels Study Visits Useful Supporting Field work and biodiversity / Courses Biology conservation trips to the Zoo / wildlife parks and the Natural History Museum. This course links very well with all Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years other sciences, including geology, All biology students are invited to join psychology, maths, health and social an international conservation trip to care and PE. South Africa in July based in Kruger What will I study? a changing environment, the role of National Park and Sodwana Bay Marine zoos in conservation and how modern Nature Reserve. Careers techniques are being used to assist in Development of Practical Skills. Veterinary medicine, medicine, the classification of current and new dentistry, optometry, biology, zoology, This covers the skills of planning, species. Cost implementing, analysis and evaluation ecology, animal science, marine through a series of class practicals, Communication, homeostasis No more than £25 per day trip. biology, life sciences, zookeeper, animal and field work to prepare students for and energy care, veterinary nursing, pharmacy, future careers and higher level study in pharmacology, physiotherapy, sports This is a module based upon the Assessment Science. science, ecology, forensic science, anatomy and physiology of the body, Three written examinations. genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, Foundations in Biology it covers excretion as an example of Practical endorsement. biological/environmental/biomedical homeostatic control, the nervous and engineering, paramedic, midwifery, This module prepares students for A endocrine systems, plant and animal level study in biology. Topics covered Entry Criteria nursing, microbiology, botany, animal responses to environmental change, behaviour and wildlife conservation. include, cell structure, biological followed by photosynthesis and Minimum average GCSE score required molecules, including DNA and enzymes, respiration. In addition to preparing 5. GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in followed by the study of biological students for a career in healthcare, it is Biology if taken separately.) Grade membranes, cell division, cell diversity useful for future sports related careers. 5 Maths. and organisation of living organisms. All topics in this module will be covered in Genetics, evolution and ecosystems specific detail in later modules. You will study the control of cellular Exchange and transport activities such as protein synthesis and enzyme activation, the fascinating This module covers the structure and world of genetics, including genetic function of the gas exchange system in disorders. This is followed by mammals, fish and insects, followed by genome manipulation, cloning and animal transport systems, which link to biotechnology to help with disease modules covered in sports studies. The prevention and treatment and the module is completed by plant transport, manufacture of useful products. This in which students study plant structure, is followed by ecosystems, populations the role of xylem and phloem and plants and conservation through sustainability. have evolved to survive in extreme Students take a global outlook of the environments. world around them and how human Biodiversity, evolution and disease activity can by modified to preserve ecosystems. This module links to the You will study communicable diseases, International Conservation trip to disease prevention and the immune South Africa. system. This is particularly relevant for the large numbers of students who follow a career in health care. The unit concludes with biodiversity, classification and evolution. Students investigate the problems facing the wide variety of species on the planet, how they evolve to cope with

32 33 A -Levels Business Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits You will study a range of issues Day visits such as production plant or that cover the everyday activities Cadbury World. These are very helpful of businesses such as; but not compulsory. • Marketing, including market research, promotional methods, pricing Cost strategies and the growing use of Approximately £20 per trip. social media to promote and respond to customer needs. Assessment • Finance, including costs, revenues, breakeven analysis, cashflow and Examination only, three separate papers. budgets. • Production, including the different Entry Criteria methods of products, lean manufacturing techniques and the Minimum average GCSE score required importance of quality and efficiency 4. Grade 5 English Language. Grade in the production process. 4 Maths. • Managing people, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, Useful Supporting motivation and leadership styles. Courses • Business strategy, including mergers and takeovers, market and product Any other subjects, especially development, globalisation, emerging Economics, Maths and IT. economies and ethics. You will study techniques to help Careers a business formulate a strategy for Business Analyst, Project Manager, example critical path analysis, decision Risk Manager and Human Resources trees and ratio analysis. Manager. You will also study lots of topical business issues and current news items and be issued a pre released research theme which paper 3 will be based upon.

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A -Levels Chemistry I enjoy doing all Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years the experiments.

What will I study? Organic Chemistry and Analysis It is fun to look at all This module builds upon Core Organic The A Level Chemistry A Level course Chemistry and covers aromatic offered at TRC is taught in modern compounds, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, dedicated chemistry laboratories and of the reactions, amines, amino acids, polymers, further offers a broad introduction and insight organic synthesis, chromatography and into to the three branches of chemistry: spectroscopy. organic, inorganic and physical. colour changes and “ Development of Practical Skills Study Visits Chemistry is a practical subject and The Science Museum. molecules we make. experimental work helps to develop important practical skills as well as “ Cost enhancing your understanding of Less than £25. chemical theory. It also covers the I enjoy learning skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation. Assessment Three written examinations. Foundations in Chemistry about all the different Practical endorsement. This module covers atoms, ions, compounds, equations, amount of Entry Criteria substance, acids, redox reactions, organic reactions and electrons, bonding, shapes of molecules Minimum average GCSE score and intermolecular forces. required 5. GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Chemistry if taken separately.) equations. Periodic Table and Energy GCSE Maths 6. This covers trends in the periodic table, reactivity trends in Group 2 and the Useful Supporting AVUMILE SIBANDA halogens, enthalpy, rates of reaction Courses PREVIOUS SCHOOL: RAWMARSH and equilibria. This course links very well with other Core Organic Chemistry sciences and is particularly important for students wishing to follow a career You will study the basic concepts of in medicine or related fields. organic chemistry, the properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and haloalkanes, followed by organic Careers synthesis and spectroscopy. Pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, chemical engineering, material science, veterinary Physical Chemistry science, biomedical science, water and Transition Elements quality chemist, cosmetic chemist, In this module, you will cover in more agricultural chemist, biochemistry, detail rates of reaction, equilibria, acids, forensic science, analytical chemist, bases and pH, buffers and neutralisation, optometry, and health care scientist. enthalpy, entropy, redox reactions, electrode potentials and transition elements.

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What will I study? Assessment 1st Year Paper 1: Developing an understanding of Microeconomics: comprising one data economic theory, you will investigate response question from a choice of two a range of broad economic issues and one essay from a choice of three and topics. titles (2 hours).

These include: how prices are Paper 2: determined in markets, the problems Macroeconomics: comprising one data of providing public services such as the response question from a choice of two NHS and policing and how the credit and one essay from a choice of three crunch caused shocks to our economy. titles (2 hours). Further to this a high standard of English Language skills will be required Paper 3: to evaluate and analyse economic issues Synoptic: comprising of 30 multiple and individual’s behaviour as well as choice questions and an economic OLIVIA ASHTON “ being able to use maths skills to a report (2 hours). high degree. 2nd Year Entry Criteria Here you will undertake a more Minimum average GCSE score required Previous School: Winterhill in-depth study (at the ‘micro’ level) 4.5. Grade 5 English Language. of the behaviour of firms and how they Grade 5 Maths. Subjects studied at TRC: operate, the benefits of competition Economics, Maths and Sociology and what is behind the psychology Useful Supporting of consumption patterns. Future Career Plan: To study Economics at You will also examine a range of Courses University and to become an Economist. macroeconomic issues such as the Any other subjects, especially Why I chose TRC: It provided the arguments for and against increased Maths and Further Maths. courses I wanted to do. social provision and debates surrounding appropriate levels of taxes. Careers What I like about TRC: In depth analysis of the impact of China The support from staff is great. Statistician, Accountant, Stockbroker and the UK’s decision to leave the EU I enjoy the course content and the will also be part of the focus. and Local Government Officer. environment and facilities are brilliant. Study Visits How is TRC similar / different to school? Bloomberg Labs (University of Derby). There is the same level of support as school, but different workloads. Cost My advice to Y11 students: Prepare revision £5-£10. material early and consistently throughout the two years.

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English Language I enjoy the range of Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years topics we cover, the investigation and produce a piece of What will I study? original writing. Are you fascinated by the ways we ability to write our own “ use language to communicate verbally Study Visits and in writing? Are you interested Day schools at local universities. in learning how and why articles and choose our the English language has changed over the centuries? Do you find Cost yourself wondering what has impacted Normally no more than £10 per visit. own topics. I also enjoy on someone’s use of the language and to what extent, for example, does Assessment their social background, geographical location or occupation shape how Paper 1: “learning about how they speak? Language, the Individual and Society (40% of your A level grade) Studying English Language at A level will allow you to study the different Paper 2: important language varieties of English, both in the British Language Diversity and Change Isles and globally, examining how the (40% of your grade) English Language has evolved over the is in everyday life. Paper 3: centuries. Integral to the course is the Coursework (20%) – assessed internally exploration of attitudes to language HANNAH BYRNE diversity and change and how these by your teacher and moderated PREVIOUS SCHOOL: ST BERNARDS attitudes are expressed in society. externally. Studying how children acquire speech will also be a key part of your course. Entry Criteria The course includes the following Grade 5 English Language. areas of study: • Textual variations and representations Useful Supporting • Children’s language development Courses • Language diversity and change This A level course goes well with • Language discourses almost any combination of subjects. • Writing skills Courses such as English Literature, Law, Foreign Languages, History, Sociology, • Language investigation Film Studies or Media. • Original writing You will develop a range of technical Careers skills to enable you to discuss levels of Studying English Language at A level meaning in texts and to evaluate ideas and then further will open doors to and issues in language study. a number of professions: journalism, For the Non-Exam Assessment aspect public relations, advertising, publishing, of the course (20% of the final grade), marketing, theatre, teaching, business A level students will conduct a language management, etc.

42 43 A -Levels English Literature Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost Are you passionate about reading? Normally no more than £10 per visit. Do you love to look closely at texts, analysing exactly what ideas are being Assessment explored and how the language works? Paper 1: Studying English Literature at A Level Drama (30% of your A level grade) will allow you to explore some of the most interesting fiction, poetry and Paper 2: drama of both past and more recent Prose (20% of your grade) times. You will be able to discuss and Paper 3: consider the ideas expressed in several texts as well as the literary techniques Poetry (30% of your grade) that writers have used to create their Plus Coursework (20% of your grade) messages. – internally assessed by your teacher You will study at least 8 texts including and externally moderated prose, poetry and drama across the course as a whole. In addition, you Entry Criteria will be prepared for examination on Grade 5 English Language. an unseen text in the genre of poetry. Grade 5 English Literature (if taken). Coursework will be part of your final grade too (20%) and you will complete Useful Supporting a 3000 word comparison of two novels. The first year of the course will Courses focus on: This subject fit almost with any 1. Tragedy (drama) - Shakespeare’s combination of subjects. It goes well Othello and Tennessee Williams’s with A levels such as English Language, A Streetcar Named Desire Foreign Languages, History, Sociology, 2. Prose – Wuthering Heights Film Studies or Media. 3. Poetry – Modern post-2000 poetry Careers In the second year the course will explore links across pre-1900 and post- This A level course will open doors to 1900 texts focusing on representations careers in a wide range of professions: of women in society: journalism, public relations, advertising, publishing, marketing, theatre and 1. The poetry of John Keats teaching amongst many others. The 2. The novel A Thousand Splendid Suns, course is also a good A Level if you are by Khaled Hosseini. considering professional areas such as architecture, law, local government Study Visits and the civil service. Theatre visits are strongly recommended.

44 45 A -Levels Cost Careers Students may wish to buy DVD/ Film/TV production, Journalism, Film Blu-Ray copies of the films that we will Creative Writing, Research, Education, be studying, although copies will be Documentary/ News production, Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years available in the LRC. There may be Multimedia design, Advertising some cost for cinema tickets, trips etc. and Marketing, Theatre and Events Management. You will get the chance to experiment Assessment You can learn more about Film Studies What will I study? with filmmaking and screenwriting Two exams (70%) careers here: www.prospects.ac.uk/ whilst closely examining a variety of Film is the major art form of the and Coursework (30%). careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with- films from past and present American, last century and is of great cultural my-degree/film-studies. significance. This exciting course is British, European and Global cinema. By Entry Criteria designed to deepen your enjoyment, the end of this course you will have a understanding and appreciation of detailed knowledge and understanding Grade 5 in English Language film as an art form. As a Film student of a diverse range of film forms such as or Literature. you will study a wide range of films narrative cinema, documentaries, silent and experience a variety of innovative film, experimental film and short film as Useful Supporting teaching and learning methods that are well as sophisticated academic, practical designed to ensure you enjoy achieving and creative skills that will equip you for Courses lifelong learning. You will study works the highest possible grades and become English Literature, Photography, from such directors as; Alfred Hitchcock, a confident, independent learner. The Art, Media, English Language, History, Francis-Ford Coppola, Danny Boyle, course will help you develop academic Languages, Philosophy, Psychology Guillermo Del Toro, Zhang Yimou and skills in research, critical analysis and and Sociology. reflective evaluation that you can Edgar Wright. transfer to other courses and careers. You can have a look at the subject You will learn how to write formal Study Visits specific Instagram sites by searching: essays, confidently apply theory and A variety of trips and visits will be @trcartdept conduct research which will benefit available throughout the year in addition you in all of your studies at College @trcperformingarts to some opportunities to meet visiting and beyond. @trcmediaandfilm speakers from the Creative Industries. An active and creative approach to Trips and visits in the past have @trc.music.dept filmmaking will be encouraged as you included: write, shoot and edit your own film • Annual TRC Media Studies Awards sequences - learning technical, creative Ceremony in June. and practical skills. No prior experience of filmmaking is necessary: the aim • University of Sheffield Film Festival. is that you will learn by creatively • The York Short Film Festival. engaging with film technique. In the • BFI London Film Festival coursework you will have the option and Harry Potter Studios. of filmmaking or creative writing depending upon your interests; many film students maintain their own YouTube channels and Screenwriting blogs to showcase their work. You will have opportunities to submit your film journalism and creative work for competitions and publication as your study of Film develops. All Film students will contribute to class activities and your personal response to films will be highly valued.

46 47 A -Levels You can have a look at the subject Entry Criteria specific Instagram sites by searching: Grade 4 GCSE Art or related @trcartdept Fine Art qualification (Grade 6 if taken in combination with another Art @trcperformingarts Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years based course). @trcmediaandfilm If you have not studied GCSE Art you @trc.music.dept may submit a portfolio. Please contact What will I study? cost price from us. We recommend the department or see the website Careers buying these from the department to for details. The Fine Art A Level encourages ensure that they are of a good enough If you want to pursue a career in exploration of different materials, quality. These range from £5.50 - £7.00. Architecture you will need also Maths processes and techniques. The start Useful Supporting and Physics along with an Art based Starter portfolio pack including basic of the course is workshop based, A level. Most of our students progress materials – £10.00 (subject to Courses teaching a range of Fine Art Skills onto a broad range of Art Degrees materials/availability). including drawing, painting, a range of Other Art endorsements, such at University. These range from Fine printmaking, photography (digital and Printer Credits – Art is a visual subject as Photography and Graphic Art to Architecture, including Textiles, dark room) and sculpture. After this and will rely heavily on good quality Communication, Media, Film, Music and Interior and Fashion Design, Illustration, introductory workshop period, students print outs. Students are given a certain Performing Arts. Most subjects contrast 3D Design, Graphic Design, Film are encouraged to develop their own amount of ‘printer credits’, however, well with and support the study of Art and Animation. specialism, explore their own concepts they may need to top this up. from sciences to History and Literature. and ideas free of external constraints whilst continuing to develop and explore The Art Department provides a lot in their skills. Students are encouraged terms of consumables such as paint, to base their work around their own printing ink, glue, fabrics etc. However, individual identity, incorporating cultural you will need to purchase your own influences or personal experiences paint brushes, pencils, pens, canvases and interests. and paper. We buy these in bulk and sell them on at cost in order to keep Although most of the assessed prices as low as possible. To help with work is practical, and sketchbook based, the cost we offer a levy system where there is a separately assessed written students can pay an amount to the essay. This encourages students to art department and have the cost of explore the work of other artists who materials deducted as they go. inspire them, and look at their work in a wider context. Assessment Study Visits The course consists of two components: First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire Component One (60%) is coursework Sculpture Park (October) and residential and will start in September and continue trip to Liverpool (June/July). for approximately 4 terms. Second Year: Day trip to Component two (40%) is the exam unit Manchester (February). which includes a timed test. Cost Day trips: small contributions towards transport. Sketchbooks; Students will need to buy their own sketchbooks; however we have high quality monogrammed sketchbooks available to purchase at

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What will I study? Cost speaking sessions and lots The A level course is designed to Around £375 for the residential study follow on naturally from GCSE, with visit/exchange. of resources to use in your equal emphasis placed on each of the four language skills: reading, listening, Assessment speaking and writing. During the course spare time. There’s also you will explore a wide range of exciting Listening, reading, writing, translation aspects that will help you develop not and speaking skills will all be assessed only your level of French to an advanced through three exam papers. many chances to go on trips standard but also your knowledge of the Paper 1: society and culture, past and present, Listening, Reading and Translation “ of France and other French speaking (50% of A level grade) countries. whether at local schools or Paper 2: The course will cover themes such as: Writing (20% of the grade) (i) Social issues and trends in France actually in France. and other French speaking countries Paper 3: - changes in the family, the ‘cyber- Speaking (30% of the grade) society’, voluntary work, crime, … EMMA KEANE PREVIOUS SCHOOL: FIRTH PARK ACADEMY (ii) Political and artistic culture in France Entry Criteria and other French speaking countries Grade 6 GCSE French. - cultural heritage in the Francophone world, music, cinema, politics and Applicants with a grade 5, with a proven immigration, … aptitude in the language, will require an interview with a language teacher. Additionally, the course also gives you the opportunity to learn more about France through the study of one film Useful Supporting and a short novel. Courses Grammar will be an important part of Languages support virtually every other your French studies throughout the choice of subjects, particularly English whole A level course as you will be able Language or Literature, the humanities to understand and use the language in a and social sciences and business. more confident and successful manner as a result. Careers Study Visits French students regularly go into highly competitive areas such as law, business, A study visit or an exchange to France management, consultancy, accountancy, (Paris, Vendée area, Bergerac, or international press agencies, the media, elsewhere) is offered to both first and the Foreign Office, the performing arts second students. This is not compulsory, and many others. but it is strongly recommended for Some students also pursue careers improving communication skills that make special use of their language and giving you the opportunity to skills – in travel and tourism, teaching, experience French culture and life. translating/interpreting.

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What will I study? Assessment Area of study 1: Dynamic Landscapes All the examinations will be in the • Tectonic Processes and Hazards summer of 2021. There are no external exams at the end of the 1st year • Coastal Landscapes of study. Area of study 2: Dynamic Places Four externally assessed units: • Globalisation • Paper 1 – Physical Geography, • Regeneration 30% of qualification, 2 hours Area of study 3: Physical Systems • Paper 2 – Human Geography, and Sustainability 30% of qualification, 2 hours • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • Paper 3 – Synoptic investigation, • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security 20% of qualification, 1 hour 45 minutes Area of study 4: Human Systems • Coursework – 20% of qualification, and Geopolitics 3000-4000 words CIARA JENKINSON • Superpowers • Health, human rights and intervention Entry Criteria Grade 4 Maths. Grade 5 English Study Visits language. Grade 4 in Geography (if taken). A residential field trip is a compulsory Previous School: part of the course. All Geography St Bernard’s Catholic High School specifications at A-Level require 4/5 Useful Supporting days of fieldwork. The fieldtrip to the Courses Subjects studied at TRC: Lake District is likely to be in Geography, English Literature and Performing February 2021. This course can be combined with any Arts A half day trip to Sheffield city centre other subject but links particularly well will also take place and is likely to be in with Geology, and has overlaps with Future Career Plan: April 2021. some aspects of Biology, Chemistry, To become a Town Planner or a Teacher. Business Studies, Economics Cost and Sociology. Why I chose TRC: It’s a friendly environment, great teachers Approximately £320 for the first year Careers and good departments for my subjects. residential field trip which is likely to be in February 2021. It includes all teaching Cartographer, Commercial/residential What I like about TRC: and learning resources, transport, surveyor, Environmental consultant, Good student atmosphere accommodation, and is catered on a full Geographical information systems board basis. There are possible student officer, Planning and development and excellent facilities. bursaries available to contribute to the surveyor, Teaching, Town planner, How is TRC similar / different to school? cost of the trip depending on household International aid worker, Logistics finances, although these are and supply chain management, It’s different as you are treated as an adult never guaranteed. Project management. and the same in that you have great support.

54 55 “ A -Levels Geology Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years I enjoy the trips and Past life and Past climates; Earth What will I study? materials and Natural resources and Geological Themes – Geological map the practical work. Geology will be a new subject to most students. If you are interested applications (use of colour BGS maps); in the origins of the Earth, how it and one optional theme (likely to be RYAN RACE was formed and what has happened Geological Evolution of Britain) giving PREVIOUS SCHOOL: SWINTON ACADEMY to the landscape and inhabitants of further depth on plate tectonics and the our planet through geological time, development of the key rock types in then it may be for you. Geology is the UK. central to locating the resources that Embedded within all the modules are maintain our society and is implicit “specified practical” activities which will in contemporary issues from global give students an extra grading on their Assessment Careers warming through to the exploitation certificate for practical competency. of these resources. External A level examinations Oil exploration, nuclear waste disposal “are held in June and comprise of: and landfill management and as A Level Geology follows the new WJEC/ Study Visits Engineering Geologists, Seismic Eduqas specification and builds upon Three written examination papers Fieldwork is an essential component Interpreters, Environment Consultants topics covered at GCSE in Geography (2¼ hours (Practical paper), 1¾ hours of the course. A level Geologists MUST as well as teaching and lecturing or and Science. The specifications are (Theory), 2 hours (Theory) stimulus complete a minimum of 4 days in the further postgraduate study abroad designed to provide an opportunity to response questions requiring short field. Fieldwork is assessed through and in the UK. study a range of issues of geological and structured answers, a wide various practical investigations significance and are delivered through variety of data (hand specimens, Demand for geologists and in the field. theory and practical modules. photographs, a black and white and geoscientists is strong and growing, There is currently a 2-day residential a colour geological map) and some Year 1 and recent news articles have shown fieldtrip to North Yorkshire (Y12 June) extended answers. that Geology is the most lucrative In the first year of the course - and next year (2020) a new 3-day STEM course (with new graduate Fundamentals of Geology - allows residential field trip to Anglesey in the petroleum industry earning up students to develop their knowledge Entry Criteria (Y13 March). to £70,000 for their first job). Earth and understanding of earth science Day trips to local exposures (e.g. GCSE Science (2 x Grade 4). Science and related Engineering and acquire new skills. Derbyshire & Boston Castle) are also Grade 5 Maths. (civil, geotechnical, petroleum, Topics covered include: included. environmental) have twice as many Minerals, Rocks, Fossils, Composition of Useful Supporting university places as the life sciences the Earth, Plate Tectonics, Geological Cost courses, and the government’s job Time, Structural Geology, Mapwork and Courses shortage list is full of Geology based Residential trips are to be confirmed. GeoHazards – natural hazards such as careers in most sectors (engineering, In 2018 the 5-day residential to Devon Geology is complemented by other earthquakes, volcanoes and landslides oil and gas, mining, environmental). cost £230 and the 2-day residential to Science courses as well as Geography along with man-made hazards involved North Yorkshire cost £80. and Maths. There are also links with in quarrying, mining, waste disposal and Computing, IT and practical-based civil engineering projects. Day trips cost no more than £10 subjects. However, many Arts based per day trip. Year 2 students also study Geology as a All geological equipment is supplied Interpreting the Geological Record new subject in order to maintain a by the department but students are enables students to further develop balanced curriculum. Indeed, in recent expected to have suitable outdoor gear. their skills and understanding of earth years students have successfully Students will be advised on the nature science and includes topics: Rock combined Geology with most other of this in due course but it does not forming processes; Rock deformation; subjects on offer. need to be expensive.

56 57 “ A -Levels German Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

the opportunity to experience German What will I study? culture and life. The A level course is designed to follow on naturally from GCSE, with Assessment equal emphasis placed on each of the Listening, reading, writing, translation four language skills: reading, listening, and speaking skills will all be assessed speaking and writing. During the through three exam papers. course you will explore a wide range of exciting aspects that will help you Paper 1 develop not only your level of German Listening, Reading and Translation to an advanced standard but also your (50% of A level grade) knowledge of the society and culture, Paper 2 MARIJA CAKULOVA past and present, of Germany and other German speaking countries. Writing (20% of the grade) The course will cover themes such as: Paper 3 Previous School: (i) Social issues and trends in Germany Speaking (30% of the grade) Oakwood High School and any other German speaking country - the changing state of the Entry Criteria Subjects studied at TRC: family, the digital world, youth culture, Grade 6 GCSE German. German, Fine Art and Media multiculturalism, … Applicants with a grade 5, with a proven Future Career Plan: (ii) Political and artistic culture in aptitude in the language, will require an Germany and any other German I’d like to become an international war interview with a language teacher. speaking countries - festivals and journalist / correspondent. traditions, art and architecture, cultural Useful Supporting Why I chose TRC: life in Berlin, German re-unification, … I chose to come to TRC because they offered Additionally, the course also gives you Courses the opportunity to learn more about Languages support virtually every other a good variety of courses to choose from and I Germany through the study of the one choice of subjects, particularly English was particularly interested in languages and the film and a short novel. Language or Literature, the humanities German course is perfect. Grammar will be an important part of and social sciences and business. What I like about TRC: your German studies throughout the whole A level course as you will be able Careers The atmosphere here is great, the teachers to understand and use the language in a are very helpful and the courses are very more confident and successful manner German students regularly go into interesting. as a result. highly competitive areas such as law, business, management, consultancy, How is TRC similar / different to school? Study Visits accountancy, international press You meet many more amazing people agencies, the media, the Foreign Office, An exchange/ study trip to Germany the performing arts and many others. you’re going to be friends with for life. is offered to both first and second Some students also pursue careers year students. The study trip/ My advice to Y11 students: that make special use of their language exchange is not compulsory, but it is If you want to meet new people and have fun skills – in travel and tourism, teaching, strongly recommended for improving translating/interpreting. doing your chosen course definitely choose communication skills and giving you TRC. You won’t regret it!

58 59 A -Levels Assessment Useful Supporting Graphic The course consists of two components. Courses Component one (60%) is coursework Photography, Fine Art, Media, Film, and will start in September and continue Music and Performing Arts. Most through for approximately 4 terms subjects contrast well with, and support, Communication which is made up of 80% practical the study of Graphic Communication and 20% written. from Sciences to History and Literature. Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years Component two (40%) is the exam unit You can have a look at the subject which contains a timed test. specific Instagram sites by searching: What will I study? Study Visits @trcartdept, @trcperformingarts, Entry Criteria @trcmediaandfilm, @trc.music.dept Graphic Communication is about First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire Grade 4 GCSE Art or related communicating with the world in a Sculpture Park (October) and residential qualification. (Grade 6 if taken in Careers visual manner incorporating advertising, trip to Liverpool (June/July) combination with another Art Most of our students progress onto illustration, branding and information. based course.) You will learn about the importance of Second Year: Day trip to a broad range of Art Degrees at the client and the audience but, also, Manchester (February). If you have not studied GCSE Art you University. These range from Graphic the conceptual ideas that designers use may submit a portfolio. Please contact Design to Architecture, as well as Games to communicate messages. The A Level Cost the department or see the website Design, Film Production, Web Design encourages exploration of different for details. and Interior Design. Day trips: contribution towards petrol, materials, processes and techniques, approx. £1 per trip. Careers include: both practical and digital. The start of Animator, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, the course is workshop-based, teaching Sketchbooks: Students will need to Advertising and Marketing, a range of practical skills including buy their own sketchbooks, however Events Promotion. drawing, a range of printmaking, we have high quality monogrammed including photo-stencil screen printing, sketchbooks available to purchase at lino cut, intaglio and photography, cost price from us. We recommend both digital and dark room. After buying these from the department to this introductory workshop period, ensure that they are of a good enough students are encouraged to develop quality. These range from £5.50 - £7.00 their own specialism and explore their own concepts and ideas free of external Starter portfolio pack including basic constraints while continuing to develop materials – £10.00 (subject to materials/ and explore their skills. Students availability). are encouraged to base their work Printer Credits – Graphics is a visual around their own individual identity, subject and will rely heavily on good incorporating cultural influences or quality print outs. Students are given personal experiences and interests. a certain amount of ‘printer credits’, Although most of the assessed work is however, they may need to top this up. practical, and sketchbook based, there is The department provides many a separately assessed written essay. This consumables such as paint, printing ink, encourages student to explore the work glue, fabrics etc. However, you will need of other artists who inspire them and to purchase your own paint brushes, look at their work in a wider context. pencils, pens, canvases and paper. We It is important to note that Graphic buy these in bulk and sell them on at Communication at TRC is a pathway that cost in order to keep prices as low as belongs to the Art and Design A Level syllabus possible. To help with the cost we offer and, therefore, is creative and art based, not a levy system where students can pay media/ design technology based. an amount to the department and have the cost of materials deducted as they go.

60 61 A -Levels History Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

the presidency of Lincoln, the failure What will I study? of compromise and the attempts to heal You will be studying a wide range of the divisions once the war ended. material, looking at different countries The unit is assessed by examination. and time periods. This will help you Coursework: Causes of and gain a wide-ranging knowledge of Responsibility for the Holocaust history with English, American and European aspects to the course. You This coursework unit will involve will study a very varied time period investigating the causes of one of, from Tudor England to events during if not the most infamous events in World War 2. The course will also offer human history. Through the study the opportunity to study the American of documents from the time and the Civil War along with its causes and views of historians you will carry out consequences. This is a fascinating a detailed investigation into the key part of American history and with huge themes. You will study the arguments significance, most notably with the about when the Nazis took the decision ending of slavery. to carry out the ‘Final Solution’ and also the controversy over who should be Tudor England 1485–1603 held responsible. Should the blame lie You will study the whole of the Tudor solely with Hitler, the SS, or the German dynasty from Henry VII through to people as a whole? Elizabeth. This is a key period in England’s development with religious Study Visits upheaval, unrest and rebellion and the establishment of England as a A number of day and half-day visits significant power. The course will also to be confirmed. look at fascinating individuals such as Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots and Cost Elizabeth I along with all the scandal Students are advised to buy a textbook. and intrigue at court. The unit is Otherwise minimal costs. assessed by examination. Useful Supporting The American Civil War: A Nation Assessment Courses Divided 1845–1877 2 exams (AQA 7042/1C and 7042/2J) English Literature/ English Language, This unit looks at the causes, event and a piece of coursework. Law, Economics, Philosophy, Religious and consequences of one of the most 3000-4000 words Studies and Modern Foreign Languages. significant conflicts of the modern world. More American soldiers died in Entry Criteria the Civil War than in all other conflicts Careers America has been involved in added Grade 5 English Language. Lawyers, Company Managers, Banking together. The United States divided Grade 4 in History (if taken). and Finance, Museum Education Officer, over issues such as slavery, taxes and Archaeologist, Heritage Manager. States’ rights and fought a 4 year war that changed America forever. The unit includes looking at the ending of slavery,

62 63 A -Levels Law Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost Component One – The legal system There is no charge for visits to local and criminal law: courts. Other day trips will normally cost approximately £15. Introduces students to the legal system and familiarises them to the concept of liability through an introduction to Assessment criminal law. Law is 100% exam assessed and is heavily ‘text based’ so it is important This component is split into two that students are comfortable with sections – Section A: the legal system learning based on lots of reading and Section B: criminal law. and writing. Component Two – Law making and the law of tort: Entry Criteria Introduces students to the law making Minimum average GCSE score required and familiarises them to the concept of 4.5. Grade 5 English Language. liability through an introduction to the Grade 3 Maths. law of tort. Useful Supporting This component is split into two sections – Section A: law making and Courses Section B: the law of tort. A Level Law is a natural partner to the Component Three – The nature of law study of English Language/Literature and contract law: and History at A Level but the syllabus content also connects well with subjects Enables students to extend their study such as Criminology, Psychology and of law. They will explore and consider Sociology. in more detail the nature of law and develop their legal knowledge through the study of contract law. Careers A qualification in A Level Law is highly This component is split into two valued by many employers, in particular, sections – Section A: the nature of law because of the critical thinking and and Section B: contract law. analytical skills which studying the subject promotes. As well as the Study Visits obvious career choice of joining the There will be study visits to Sheffield legal profession as a barrister, solicitor, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court and legal executive or paralegal, Law an opportunity to visit the Nottingham graduates frequently find themselves Galleries of Justice. working in the commercial sector, business and finance, social welfare, human resources management and with charities.

64 65 A -Levels Mathematics Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost In the first year you will study topics A graphical calculator is essential; the in both Pure and Applied Mathematics. purchase of a suitable model with the required probability distributions will Pure Mathematics includes algebra, be organised through the Mathematics trigonometry, sequences and series department at a discounted rate of and calculus (differentiation and approximately £67. integration). You will also learn how to use a graphical calculator effectively to enhance your problem solving skills. Assessment You will sit three 2 hour examinations Applied Mathematics covers topics at the end of year 2. in both Mechanics and Statistics. In Mechanics topics include vectors, kinematics. In Statistics topics will Entry Criteria include probability distributions, Minimum average GCSE score correlation and regression. required 4.5. Grade 6 Maths. NICHOLAS MCHALE In the second year you will continue to study topics in both Pure and Useful Supporting Applied Mathematics including Courses logarithms calculus and trigonometry. Previous School: In Mechanics you will study dynamics Important support for Physics, other St Bernard’s. and momentum. In Statistics you will sciences and engineering. The statistical Subjects studied at TRC: analyse a large data set issued by the elements also provide valuable Maths, Physics, Economics. examination board, this will involve using support for Geography, Psychology a computer and specialist software such and Sociology. University courses in Future Career Plan: as Excel and Autograph. Computing and Economics usually Civil Engineering at university. require Mathematics at A level. Support is also provided for students Why I chose TRC: preparing to take STEP or AEA papers Careers It’s close to home. for entry to university. Engineer, Business Analyst, Quantity What I like about TRC: Study Visits Surveyor, Insurance Underwriter. Flexible hours. Students will be able to enter the UK How is TRC similar / different to school? Maths Challenge. We also enter teams Less hours than school and the subjects are for the UK Maths Team Challenge and harder. Pop Maths Quiz in Sheffield. My advice to Y11 students: Don’t miss lessons.

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What will I study? College productions. Element 1: Performance: Cost Performance is worth 30%. You will Instrumental/Singing lessons are perform a recital lasting a minimum of essential in order to achieve your full 8 minutes on any instrument or singing potential on the course and you will and any style of music is acceptable. be required to cover the costs of these Opportunities will be provided to yourself. We will support you with develop your performing skills by taking recommendations for tutors where part in concerts and a full-scale musical necessary and we do have a bursary in college along with performances in scheme in college which some students the local community. may be eligible for. Element 2: Composition: Assessment Composition is worth 30%. You will compose two pieces. One must be in Component 1: Performance – response to a brief set by the exam Non-examined assessment: board and the other a free choice piece Externally Assessed. in any style. The total time for both • A performance of one or more pieces pieces combined is a minimum of performed as a recital. 6 minutes. BETH SAVAGE Component 2: Composition Element 3: Appraising: – Non-examined assessment: Appraising is worth 40%. You will study Externally Assessed. a very varied selection of areas of study • Composing two pieces of music. set by the exam board. There are a Previous School: range of works set by the exam board Component 3: Appraising – Wath. and there will also be opportunities to Written Examination: 2 hours. Subjects studied at TRC: study music of your choice to support Film, Media and Music Technology. the study of the set works. Entry Criteria You can have a look at the Future Career Plan: Video editing Areas of Study: Grade 5 practical on an instrument or subject specific Instagram sites / film editing. voice or a performance audition and Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, by searching: Music for Film, Popular Music interview. Why I chose TRC: and Jazz, Fusions and New Directions. @trcartdept It offered the subjects Useful Supporting @trcperformingarts I wanted to do. Study Visits Courses @trcmediaandfilm What I like about TRC: Many students are already involved in @trc.music.dept Great teachers and a nice environment. local bands, choirs and orchestras and This course links very well with Music How is TRC similar / different to school? are encouraged to continue throughout Technology, Performing Arts, Film, Careers the course. Media and all other arts subjects. The More independence. course is an excellent, broad preparation Professional Musician, Composer, There are trips to local concerts and for further study and careers such as Sound Technician, Events My advice to Y11 students: musical events, and students perform performer, teacher, arts administrator Organiser, Broadcast Pick subjects you think regularly in lunch hour concerts at or musical instrument designer/ Engineer, Teacher. you will enjoy. Riverside Café in Rotherham. You will restorer/repairer. also get the chance to perform in

70 71 A -Levels Useful Supporting Careers Courses Professional Musician, Composer, Music Technology Sound Technician, Events Organiser, This course links very well with Music Broadcast Engineer, Teacher. Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years Technology, Performing Arts, Film, Media and all other arts subjects. The course is an excellent, broad preparation for further study and What will I study? Study Visits careers such as performer, teacher, arts administrator or musical instrument This course covers the history and Study visits and visiting speakers designer/ restorer/repairer. development of recording technology. are planned across the department. You will learn practical skills for You will get the chance to perform You can have a look at the subject recordings and compositions including in and provide technical support for specific Instagram sites by searching: the usage of modern recording and departmental productions too if you @trcartdept production techniques, including the want to develop your CV and technical function of a digital audio workstation skills further. @trcperformingarts (DAW). @trcmediaandfilm You will learn to capture, mix, master, Cost @trc.music.deptr manipulate, create, edit and refine Students will have (voluntary) access audio and MIDI data. You will examine to session musicians for the multi-track the principles of sound and audio recording projects at a cost of £20 technology and apply this practically. for the year. All students will require The course is taught in dedicated rooms a memory stick or other USB external with access to recording technology storage device to transfer and back up and DAWs with both industry standard large projects. software and hardware. There is a significant practical element to the Assessment course and you will be required to set up and undertake recording sessions in Assessment will be a mixture of external addition to inputting and working with exam (60%) and a portfolio of practical MIDI and virtual instruments. work (40%). The portfolio of practical work will involve separate recording and In studying this course you will learn the technology based compositions. skills required to operate a recording studio and create your own musical compositions. Please note that this Entry Criteria course combines both a theoretical and General entry requirements with practical element. interview/audition. You do not specifically need (Applicants do not need to be able to instrumental skills, though there is a play a musical instrument but should substantial compositional element that be able to evidence their interest and/ benefits having some prior musical or experience in the subject. This could knowledge. be via a portfolio of previous works or through a spoken interview with the course leader should you not have any prior subject specific qualifications).

72 73 A -Levels Philosophy Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Entry Criteria Philosophy explores questions which Minimum average GCSE score required are about as fundamental as questions 4.25. Grade 5 English Language. can be, questions which arise from our Grade 4 in another Humanities subject. experience of life and our efforts to understand the world. Useful Supporting A Level Philosophy will introduce you Courses to the ideas of the great philosophers, including Plato, Descartes, Locke, Hume Philosophy develops thinking skills and Kant. You will study and begin to that are useful in supporting many evaluate their answers to questions other academic disciplines. It can be such as: taken with any other A Level subjects, including the sciences, Maths and • What is knowledge, and what can humanities. we know with certainty? • Is how the world “appears” to our Careers senses how it “really” is? Newspaper Journalist, Local • Can the existence of God be proved Government Officer, Health Service (or disproved)? Manager. • Are there moral truths and if so what is their nature? • Is mind distinct from brain or are mental phenomena (i.e. thoughts, feelings) simply properties of the brain? Study Visits To be confirmed. Cost Minimal. Assessment Two 3hr exams. Paper 1: Epistemology and Ethics. Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion and Philosophy of Mind.

74 75 A -Levels Assessment Useful Supporting Photography The course consists of two components. Courses Component one (60%) is coursework Graphic Communication, Fine Art, Film, Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years and will start in September and continue Media, Music and Performing Arts. Most through for approximately 4 terms subjects contrast well with and support which is made up of 80% practical the study of Photography from Sciences and 20% written. to History and Literature. trip to Liverpool (June/July). What will I study? Component two (40%) is the exam unit Second Year: Day trip to Manchester You can have a look at the subject Photography is used to communicate and contains a timed test. (February). specific Instagram sites by searching: ideas and messages about the observed world. The A Level encourages Entry Criteria @trcartdept exploration of different materials, Cost @trcperformingarts processes and techniques, both formal Grade 4 GCSE Art or related Day trips: contribution towards petrol, @trcmediaandfilm and experimental. The start of the qualification. (Grade 6 if taken in approx. £1 per trip. course is workshop based, teaching a combination with another Art @trc.music.dept range of Photography Skills including Sketchbooks: Students will need to based course). basic and advanced camera functions, buy their own sketchbooks; however, If you have not studied GCSE Art Careers studio and dark room processes. You we have high quality monogrammed or Photography, you may submit a Most of our student’s progress onto will learn not only how to use your sketchbooks available to purchase at portfolio. Please contact the department higher education in Photography, camera to take a good photograph cost price from us. We recommend or see the website for details. Graphic Design, Fine Art, Illustration, but to understand the technicalities buying these from the department to Games Design, Film, Web Design and involved and how to explore your ensure that they are of a good enough Interior Design. own concepts and ideas. After this quality. These range from £5.50 - £7.00 introductory workshop period, students Graphic Designer, Magazine Feature Starter portfolio pack including basic are encouraged to develop their own Editor, Medical Illustrator. specialism and explore their own materials – £10.00 (subject to materials/ concepts and ideas free of external availability). constraints while continuing to develop Printer Credits – Photography is a visual and explore their skills. Students subject and will rely heavily on good are encouraged to base their work quality print outs. Students are given around their own individual identity, a certain amount of ‘printer credits’, incorporating cultural influences or however, they may need to top this up. personal experiences and interests. You will need to pay for photographic Although most of the assessed work is paper for darkroom use. We buy these practical and sketchbook based, there is materials in bulk and sell them onto a separately assessed written essay. This students at cost price to keep costs encourages student to explore the work down. Please be aware as darkroom of other artists who inspire them and photography is a highly specialised area look at their work in a wider context. of photography there will be some costs to incur. Bursaries are available to help It is important to note that students fund the cost of their courses. Photography at TRC is a pathway that belongs to the Art and Design A Level It is recommended; that you have your syllabus and therefore, is a creative own camera, however the college does and art-based subject and not only have equipment that students can media/design technology based. book out to complete their studies. A camera on a mobile phone isn’t Study Visits recommended, instead an entry level DSLR is preferable. First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park (October) and residential

76 77 A -Levels Physics Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits In the first year the course will include The Science Museum. quantum and nuclear physics in addition to all the core topics of mechanics Cost (including oscillations), electricity and circuits, waves and properties of Less than £25. matter (materials). As well as learning theory, you will complete a number Assessment of experiments including 7 assessed practicals. The maths required is higher Written examinations. level GCSE (algebra and trigonometry Practical endorsement. are important) but you are expected to apply it in more practical situations. Entry Criteria In the second year the topic of Minimum average GCSE score electricity is extended to cover ac, required 5. oscilloscopes and capacitors. Thermal physics, radioactivity and extensive work GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Physics on gravitational, electric and magnetic if taken as a separate GCSE). fields, including electromagnetic Grade 6 Maths. induction, will also form a substantial part of the course. You will choose one option from Astrophysics, Medical Useful Supporting Physics, Engineering Physics and Turning Points in Physics that you study Courses independently towards the end of the Valuable support for Mathematics and second year. You will continue to carry for other sciences and Computing. out experimental work and complete a further 5 assessed practicals. The course brings in some higher level Careers mathematics (exponential functions, Aerospace engineer, architect, airline logarithms and graph work) but this is pilot, clinical engineer, metallurgist, covered during the course. nuclear engineer, radiation protection practitioner, nanotechnologist, nuclear The practical activities carried out engineer, physicist. throughout the course will contribute towards the Practical Endorsement. The skills, knowledge and understanding learned through both the practical and theoretical work will be assessed by three 2 hour exams at the end of the 2 year course.

78 79 A -Levels Assessment Useful Supporting 3 two hour exams. Courses Politics Component 1: A level History, A Level Philosophy, Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years UK Politics; Core Political Ideas: A Level Economics, A Level Sociology, Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism A Level English. Component 2: of the different aspect of government in UK Government; Political Ideas: One Careers What will I study? actions and debates that surround these of anarchism, ecologism, feminism, Law, Management, Journalism, such as where power is located in the multiculturalism or nationalism You will be studying the workings of Government, Civil Service, Police. politics and government in both the UK political system. Component 3: UK and the USA. You learn about the Political Ideas: You explore the origins, USA Government; Comparison USA origins and beliefs of different political key thinkers and views of an ideology. and UK. ideologies and how they have been put You look specifically at its views on into practice. You will assess source human nature, the state, the economy material and produce extended written Entry Criteria and society. answers that evaluate the strengths General Level 3 entry requirement and of different arguments and reach Component 3: USA Government; Grade 5 in English Language. supported judgements. Comparison USA and UK Component 1: UK Politics; Core USA Government- In this unit you will Political Ideas (Conservatism, study the US Constitution, the debates Liberalism, Socialism) surrounding the Constitution and Federalism, the structure and functions UK Politics- this part of the course Congress, the role and powers of the with examine Democracy and political President, the role and nature of the participation, debates surrounding Supreme Court. You will move on to voting and who should be able to vote, study Civil Rights and race relations, the pressure groups and political rights. You key ideas and policies of the Democrat will then go onto study Political Parties and Republican Parties, the electoral including their history and policies, systems in America. electoral systems and voting behaviour as well as the influence of the media. Comparison USA and UK- In this unit you will study different Comparative Core Political Ideas- You will study the theories and debate the similarities and ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism differences between the British and and Socialism. You will explore their American political systems. origins, key thinkers and divisions within these ideologies. You will study their views on human nature, the state, the Study Visits economy and society. A number of day or half-day visits to Component 2: UK Government; be confirmed, including visits to Local Political Ideas (One of anarchism, Universities. ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism or nationalism) Cost UK Government- In this part of the Key textbook - £30. course you will study the Constitution, Parliament, Prime Minister and Executive, the interactions between the different branches of government. With all these areas you will study the underlying theory along with examples

80 81 A -Levels Psychology Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment In your first year you will begin by Psychology is assessed entirely learning about the fundamentals of thorough three exams each lasting two psychology – how psychologists collect hours. You will sit all of your exams in their data and statistically analyse it. the summer of your second year. As part of the course you will develop There is no coursework. an understanding of what makes the subject scientific, including analysing Each exam is assessed through a mix research methods. You will also explore of multiple choice, short answer and the major theoretical approaches extended writing questions. underpinning psychological explanations and this will include developing your Entry Criteria understanding of bio-psychology. You Grade 5 Maths (2x Grade 4) in GCSE will then go on to look at some of the Science. Grade 5 English Language. key topics that interest psychologists including; psychopathology, social psychology, attachment and memory. Useful Supporting In your second year you will study Courses research methods and statistics in more depth as well as topics such as gender, Links very well with Biology, Maths, eating behaviour and aggression. Philosophy, Sociology and English. It can be taken with any other A Level. In each topic you will look at a range of concepts, theories, studies and Careers applications as well as evaluative issues relating to them. Psychology, Medical Professions particularly Mental Health, Legal Throughout the course you will also Professions including work in prisons develop your own research skills and with offenders. by carrying out a range of practical investigations. This will enable you to develop your knowledge of research methods, statistics and approaches to psychology. In order to do well in psychology exams you need to be able to remember a lot of information and to write both short and long essays as well as applying your knowledge to specific scenarios. You will be required to do a lot of reading and writing over the two years. A keen interest in maths or the sciences, particularly biology is helpful.

82 83 A -Levels Religious Studies Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Entry Criteria We need only to look at the news to Grade 5 in English Language. see how relevant the study of religion Grade 4 in Religious Studies (if taken). is. In the 21st Century, it is increasingly important for us all to be aware Useful Supporting of people’s religious beliefs and to understand how they shape people’s Courses attitudes and lifestyles. Religious Studies links very well with You will study Christianity and Islam. other essay-based subjects such as You will learn about aspects of their History, English and Sociology, but beliefs, practices and ethics and will can be taken in combination with develop your own skills of analysis and any other subject. evaluation to reflect on key religious debates affecting society today. It is especially useful for anyone interested in working with or understanding people, e.g. medicine, DANIELLE JOHNSON Study Visits nursing and healthcare, social work, To be confirmed. teaching, law, journalism, etc. Study Visits Careers Previous School: Primary Education, Charity Officer, Minimal. Winterhill. Community Development Worker. Assessment Subjects studied at TRC: Law, English and Religious Studies. 3 2hr exams. Paper 1: Future Career Plan: Ethics. To be a barrister. Paper 2: Why I chose TRC: New Testament. They offered the subjects I wanted to do. Paper 3: What I like about TRC: Islam. The online learning resources and the free gym. How is TRC similar / different to school? There is a broader range of subject choices. My advice to Y11 students: Pick subjects that you enjoy so work won’t feel like work.

84 85 A -Levels Sociology Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment Society is a varied and exciting place End of Year Two: and Sociology studies who we are and Three 2 hour exams covering all content how we fit into our culture. Sociologists from years 1 and 2. are interested in how we gain our identity based on our gender, ethnicity, age and social class differences and Entry Criteria how these impact on our lives. We take Grade 5 English Language. Grade 4 in a critical look at the inequalities and Sociology (if taken). Minimum GCSE injustices in British society. average point score of 4. Our course covers many aspects of modern life. We look at changes Useful Supporting to culture, the impact of the media including social media and the digital Courses world, deviance and crime, education English Language, History, Media, and global concerns. We also look at Philosophy and Politics. how sociologists conduct research. It is an academic and theoretical subject. Careers Year One: Probation Officer, Public Relations Education, Research Methods Officer & Human Resources Manager. and Family/Households or Culture and Identity. Year Two: Crime and deviance, advanced methodology, media or religion. Study Visits Minimal.

86 87 A -Levels Spanish Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits The A level course is designed to We offer a study visit/exchange to Spain follow on naturally from GCSE with for both first and second year students. equal emphasis placed on each of the Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia four language skills: reading, listening, are amongst the places we have visited speaking and writing. During the over the years. Work with students in course you will explore a wide range our partner schools in Spain is a key of exciting aspects that will help you part of these visits. develop not only your level of Spanish to an advanced standard but also your The trips/exchange are not compulsory, knowledge of the society and culture, but they are strongly recommended past and present, of Spain and other for improving communication skills Spanish speaking countries. and giving you the opportunity to experience Spanish culture and life. The course will cover themes such as: (i) Social issues and trends in the Cost Hispanic world - changes in the family unit, attitudes to marriage Around £375 for the residential and divorce, cyberspace, equal rights, study visit. multiculturalism, the influence of celebrities. Assessment (ii) Political and artistic culture in Listening, reading, writing, translation Spain and other Spanish speaking and speaking skills will all be assessed countries – the Spanish festivals and through three exam papers. gastronomy, the cultural heritage of the Hispanic world, the Spanish civil war Paper 1 : and dictatorship, the monarchy, other Listening, Reading and Translation Useful Supporting Careers dictatorships in the Hispanic world, … (50% of A level grade) Courses Spanish is the second most widely Additionally, the course also gives you Paper 2: spoken language in the world, with Languages support virtually every other the opportunity to learn more about Writing (20% of the grade) more than 400 million speakers. Spain through the study of the works of choice of subjects, particularly English Therefore, the ability to speak and use it Pedro Almodóvar (one film) and Ramón Paper 3: Language or Literature, the humanities will increase your chances of success in and social sciences and business. J Sender (a short novel). Speaking (30% of the grade) a wide range of areas within the world of work. Spanish students regularly go Grammar will be an important part of Entry Criteria into highly competitive areas such as your Spanish studies throughout the law, business, management, consultancy, whole A level course as you will be able Grade 6 GCSE Spanish. accountancy, international press to understand and use the language in a Applicants with a grade 5, with a proven agencies, the media, the Foreign Office, more confident and successful manner the performing arts and many others. as a result. aptitude in the language, will require an interview with a language teacher. Some students also pursue careers that make special use of their language skills – in travel and tourism, teaching, translating/interpreting.

88 89 Useful Supporting Careers BTEC Applied Law Courses A qualification in BTEC Applied Law BTEC is highly valued by many employers, Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Links very well with a number of in particular, because of the critical subjects including: History, Psychology, thinking and analytical skills which Certificate in Applied Law • Duration: 2 Years English, Economics, Business Studies studying the subject promotes. As and Sociology and can be taken with well as the obvious career choice any other A Level/BTEC. of joining the legal profession as a practice of solicitors and other legal  barrister, solicitor, legal executive or What will I study? personnel. The course is partly designed paralegal, Law graduates frequently find themselves working in the commercial The BTEC Level 3 National Extended by professional bodies aiming to sector, business and finance, social Certificate is an opportunity for students develop requisite professional skills and welfare, human resources management interested in a Law-related career, who knowledge for students interested in and with charities. prefer to be assessed through a mixture careers in Law. of internal assessments, set tasks and external examinations. You will take on Study Visits a more practical approach to studying Law and gain an understanding of There will be study visits to Sheffield the work and skills involved in legal Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court and careers, such as Legal Executives an opportunity to visit the Nottingham and Paralegals. You will complete a Galleries of Justice. number of assignments to develop your knowledge, analysis and evaluation of Cost the Law. There is no charge for visits to local You will study aspects of legal liability courts. Other day trips will normally in both Criminal and Civil Law, together cost approximately £15. with understanding law making and dispute solving. In Criminal Law, you will have the opportunity to learn Assessment about elements of a crime (actus reus The course is assessed through and mens rea), non-fatal offences a mixture of internal assessments, (common assault through to GBH) and set tasks and external examinations. sentencing (prison, fines, discharges and community sentences). Liability in Civil Law covers the elements of the Entry Criteria tort of negligence and the award of Standard Level 3 entry requirements damages available. Understanding law including 4 in English and 3 in Maths. making will provide you with an insight into the different types of laws and the procedures that must be followed. Whilst studying dispute solving, you will learn about the courts and the people involved in the legal system, from highly skilled judges to ordinary members of the community sitting on the jury. All topics are taught in an applied way, to develop students’ capacities to offer legal advice and guidance in ways that echo the professional

90 91 Entry Criteria Careers BTEC Applied Science Standard TRC Level 3 entry Nursing, midwifery, forensic science, BTEC requirements. Grade C/4 in GCSE pharmacy technician, radiographer, lab Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate / Diploma / Science. Grade C/4 in Maths. technician, research support assistant, nutritionist, research scientist, hospital Extended Diploma • Duration: 2 Years Useful Supporting theatre technician. Courses whose content will largely comprise of What will I study? Mathematics, Chemistry and Scientific This course would provide useful

The course is laboratory based with Investigations. underpinning scientific knowledge integrated practical work, lectures, for students studying a Health and Students following the Extended group work and discussion. Social Care, Psychology or Sports Diploma (equivalent to 3 A levels) will Science course. During the first year you will study three study the same units as the Diploma mandatory units to achieve the BTEC students but complete three extra units certificate: in each year. In year one, the units will include Physics topics such as electrical Fundamentals of Science circuits and radioactivity, and in year 2

This unit includes aspects of chemistry, biology topics that include microbiology, physics and biology. You will learn disease and health and genetics and about the structures and functions of genetic engineering. different cells and identify them using a microscope. You will study atomic Study Visits If you ever have a structure, bonding and will gain a foundation in quantitative Chemistry. Possibility of day visits. There will also be investigations of problem, there’s always energy transfer processes such as those Cost involved generating renewable energy. “ No more than £15 per study visit. Working in the Science Industry someone to go to This unit involves topics such as Assessment laboratory design and how information is stored and managed in a laboratory. A combination of internally assessed whether it be student coursework assignments and Scientific Practical Techniques. examinations. This is a practical Chemistry unit and support, CLASS or any involves techniques for synthesising and separating substances along with assessing their purity. of the staff members During the second year a further three “ units can be studied to gain the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science who are always willing (equivalent to 1 A level). These units will include topics from Biology such as Physiology of Human Body Systems and to help. Biochemistry.

Students following the Diploma EDWARD WILCOCK course, (equivalent to 2 A levels) PREVIOUS SCHOOL: WINTERHILL would complete all of the Subsidiary Diploma modules during year 1 and then complete 7 further modules

92 93 Useful Supporting BTEC Extended Courses BTEC Economics, IT, Law and Languages. Certificate in Business Careers Business Administrator, Sustainability Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate (equivalent to Consultant, Business Advisor, Trainee 1 A Level) • Duration: 2 Years Accountant, Book Keeping.

concepts such as breakeven, cashflow, What will I study? final accounts and ratio analysis. This is Exploring Business assessed by a written exam paper. In this unit you will learn about the Recruitment and Selection purposes of different businesses, their In this unit you will learn how effective structure, the effect of the external recruitment and selection can environment and how they need to contribute to business success and be dynamic and innovative to survive. what is involved in this process. This You will produce a piece of coursework is assessed internally, and you will (that is internally assessed) that investigate recruitment process in a compares two businesses in terms of large organisation and then take part their organisation, purpose and features, in the process itself and evaluate how stakeholders and the markets in which successful you were. they operate and how this is influenced by the external environment. Study Visits Developing a marketing campaign There will be various study visits which In this unit you will learn about the role form a compulsory part of the course of marketing, market research methods and must be attended as far as possible, and the marketing mix. You will then these may include Cadbury world, learn how to use this information to Manchester Airport, Manufacturing produce a marketing campaign. This is plants, Alton Towers, Meadowhall and externally assessed and will be a written Magna. task that is submitted by computer. You will be issued the marketing campaign brief two weeks before your assessment Cost giving you time to plan and research £20 approx. what you might include in the campaign. Personal and Business Finance Assessment In this unit you will study the purpose 50% coursework and 50% externally and importance of personal and assessed (one written exam paper and business finance. You will learn one coursework submission completed about the functions and role of under timed conditions. money, different ways to pay, current accounts and how to manage your personal finances. You will also learn Entry Criteria about different financial institutions, Standard TRC Level 3 entry the purpose of accounting, types of requirements including Grade 4 in expenditure and the different sources English Language. Grade 3 in Maths. of finance a business can access. You will also learn how to use accounting

94 95 BTEC Level 3 Diploma Everyone is very friendly “ BTEC in Business and the facilities are Level 3 • Qualification: Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels) exceptional for learning • Duration: 2 Years

concepts such as breakeven, cashflow, and activities. What will I study? final accounts and ratio analysis. This is Exploring Business assessed by a written exam paper. THOMAS DOANE PREVIOUS SCHOOL: OAKWOOD In this unit you will learn about the Recruitment and Selection purposes of different businesses, their In this unit you will learn how effective structure, the effect of the external recruitment and selection can environment and how they need to contribute to business success and Principles of Management be dynamic and innovative to survive. Cost what is involved in this process. This This unit will enable you to understand You will produce a piece of coursework is assessed internally, and you will how the role of management and £20 approx. (that is internally assessed) that investigate recruitment process in a “leadership in the work place contributes compares two businesses in terms of large organisation and then take part towards business success. It will their organisation, purpose and features, Assessment in the process itself and evaluate how examine the key roles of management stakeholders and the markets in which successful you were. such as managing quality, staff and A combination of internally assessed they operate and how this is influenced change, as well as how to motivate coursework and externally assessed by the external environment. Managing an Event and train workers. This is an externally coursework and written exams. Developing a marketing campaign Within this unit you will work as part of assessed unit; you will be issued with a a small group to plan, co-ordinate and In this unit you will learn about the role brief one week prior to the exam and Entry Criteria manage a business or social enterprise of marketing, market research methods then complete the formal assessment event and evaluate the skills gained. Standard TRC Level 3 entry and the marketing mix. You will then on computer and submit on line. This is assessed internally, and you will requirements including Grade 4 in learn how to use this information to also be observed taking on various roles Work Experience English Language. Grade 3 in Maths. produce a marketing campaign. This is whilst doing it. An essential part of a BTEC course is externally assessed and will be a written preparing you for work. In this unit you task that is submitted by computer. You Useful Supporting International Business will study the benefits of gaining work will be issued the marketing campaign In this unit you will learn how UK experience. You will then complete a Courses brief two weeks before your assessment businesses develop strategies to trade work placement and reflect on what giving you time to plan and research Economics, Law, IT and Languages. globally, how this might be financed you learned and achieved during that what you might include in the campaign. and the support available. You will also experience. Personal and Business Finance investigate what economic, political, Careers technological and cultural influences In this unit you will study the purpose Accountancy Clerk, Finance Manager, may have on the success of operating Study Visits and importance of personal and Company Secretary – any career within internationally. This is an internal There will be various study visits which business finance. You will learn a business environment. assessed piece of work. form a compulsory part of the course about the functions and role of and must be attended as far as possible, money, different ways to pay, current these may include Cadbury world, accounts and how to manage your Manchester Airport, Manufacturing personal finances. You will also learn plants, Alton Towers, Meadowhall about different financial institutions, and Magna. the purpose of accounting, types of expenditure and the different sources Part of the course is a compulsory of finance a business can access. You work placement for at least one week will also learn how to use accounting each year.

96 97 Assessment Useful Supporting BTEC Level 3 A combination of internally assessed Courses BTEC coursework and externally assessed coursework and written exams. Economics, Law, IT and Languages. Extended Diploma Entry Criteria Careers Standard TRC Level 3 entry Accountancy Clerk, Finance Manager, requirements including Grade 4 in Company Secretary – any career within in Business English Language. Grade 3 in Maths. a business environment. Level 3 • Qualification: Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels) • Duration: 2 Years

service has become a lot more What will I study? important. You will learn about how the Units as per the Diploma in importance of customer service, what Business plus: customers expect from a business and the benefits to business of building Business Decision Making strong customer relations. You will then Within this unit you will learn about the demonstrate customer service skills in importance of planning in a business different situations. This is an internally and what tools and information assessed unit. can assist in that planning. You will also investigate what influences the Creative Promotion planning process in a business, such Within this unit you learn about the as employees, legislation and financial different elements of the promotional constraints. This is an externally mix and the purpose of each one. You assessed unit based on a case study you will then investigate a promotional will be issued at the start of the exam. campaign and evaluate its success. Finally, you will put your knowledge Team building in practice and create a plan for a Within this unit you will study the campaign of your own. dynamics of team building and examine the underpinning theory that leads to Study Visits a successful team. You will take part in a group work activity and evaluate There will be various study visits which the success of it. This is an internally form a compulsory part of the course assessed unit. and must be attended as far as possible, these may include Cadbury world, Market Research Manchester Airport, Manufacturing You will examine the different aspects plants, Alton Towers, Meadowhall of market research that businesses use and Magna. and the benefits and drawbacks of each. You will then use this theory to plan and Part of the course is a compulsory implement a research project of your work placement for at least one week own and produce an analysis of your each year. findings; including graphs and charts. Cost Investigating Customer Service As businesses try different ways to £20 approx. compete and get custom, Customer

98 99 Level 3 Diploma Assessment Careers NCFE CACHE Level 3 You must successfully complete: Students can progress into various job roles in the voluntary, statutory and • 27 mandatory units private sector including careers in / as: • Pass longitudinal study Technical Diploma in • Early Years Practitioner in Day Nursery • Pass 3 externally set and marked assessments. • Early Years Practitioner in Nursery Early Years Education School Entry Criteria • Early Years Practitioner in Reception Class within Primary Schools and Care General level 3 entry criteria including • Pre School worker either Grade 4 in English Language OR Maths. Level 3 • Qualification: Level 3 Diploma • Duration: 2 Years What related You will need to take English OR Maths alongside this qualification to allow qualifications can progression into both the workforce What will I study? Cost and/or higher education. If you have you progress to? The qualification prepares learners to Students are advised to purchase the both English and Maths you may chose Level 4 for the Early Years Advanced become Early Years Educators, enabling College Childcare Polo Shirt to wear another subject to sit alongside this. Practitioner OR Foundation Degree. them to work with children from birth to whilst on placements. 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5-7 years. You will be required to This allows you to be identifiable and undertake significant periods of work promotes safeguarding. placement which will be assessed to (These can be purchased during the develop your competence when caring Induction period for a cost of approx. for and interacting with babies and £8 each.) young children. This will be highlighted upon your yearly timetable showing Forrest School/ Reggio Emilia: where block periods of study/placement Approx. £22/£28. will occur. Upon successful completion of the How the qualification course you will be able to access higher is structured education or enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator as you will gain a The qualification is structured around licence to practice. four themes: Theme 1: Study Visits Health and Well-being The course also offers several visits that Theme 2: are specific and professionally relevant Legislation, frameworks and to the unit of study including: professional practice • A trip to a Forrest School/ Reggio Theme 3: Emilia School to gain experience and Play, development and learning for an understanding of international school readiness perspectives. Theme 4: • A visit to the Children’s Ward at Professional development Rotherham Hospital. • Grimm & Co

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What will I study? Cost Year 1 Travel costs of our day visits, as outlined above. Unit 1 Changing Awareness of Crime. This includes types of crime, reported and Assessment unreported crime, crime statistics and Unit 1 and 3 are tested using controlled media portrayal of crime. assignments (coursework, 50% of overall marks). Unit 2 Criminological Theories. This Unit 2 and 4 are externally set exams includes biological, sociological and (50% of overall marks). These are 90 individualistic theories about why minutes and there are 3 questions people commit crime. (comprised of short and extended answer questions) based on a problem Year 2 solving scenario. This qualification is graded on a scale of A-E. Unit 3 Crime Scene to Courtroom. This includes forensics, the role of the police Entry Criteria and the role of the Crown Prosecution Standard level 3 entry requirements. Service. Unit 4 Useful Supporting Crime and Punishment. This includes formal and informal control, the criminal Courses justice system and types of punishment. Sociology, Psychology and Law. Study Visits Careers These will typically include visits to Police Officer, Prison Officer, Probation the Magistrates and Crown Courts in Officer and Youth Worker. Sheffield, the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham and possibly a prison. Forensics teams, the Police Service and the Probation Service will be invited into college to help with the application of the subject to real world scenarios.

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Careers Supporting Useful BTEC Health & BTEC Social Care Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate / Diploma and Extended Diploma • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? • Nutrition in Health and Social Care • Promoting Health Education Your Health and Social Care course • Complementary Therapies for Health will cover a broad range of topic and Social Care areas relating to employment and further study in the health and social care sector. Courses include, Study Visits certificate, double and extended Opportunities for work placements diploma. You will develop a thorough in a variety of Health and Social Care knowledge and understanding of the settings. Guest speakers from a variety units taught, these are likely to include of settings. the following areas: • Developing effective communication in Assessment Health and Social Care Portfolio of work internally assessed • Equality, diversity and rights in Health and externally moderated by the and Social Care examination board. • Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care Entry Criteria • Development through the Life Stages General Level 3 entry requirements. • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care • Personal and Professional Useful Supporting Development in Health and Social Care Courses • Sociological perspectives for Health and Social Care This course links very well with Psychology, Sociology and Science. It • Psychological perspectives for Health can be taken alongside any other and Social Care A Level course. • Caring for children and Young People • Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Careers Independence Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, • Physiology of Fluid Balance Youth Worker, Medical Representative, • Physiology of Coordination Social Work, Primary teaching, • Public Health and Care Assistant. • Physiological Disorders • Health Psychology • Infection, Prevention & Control

108 109 BTEC Level 3 National BTEC Extended Certificate in IT Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate in IT • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Work Placement There will also be the opportunity to What you study each year will depend undertake a work placement in order to on the choice of award you make. gain hands on experience of working in There is the option to take the subject an IT-related role. as a single A Level equivalent over two years (or a 2 A Level equivalent). You are advised to take advice as to which Assessment option is best for you, based around 3/6 coursework units per year. your career/ university aspirations. No examinations. All students will study the units listed below in their first year, as this includes Entry Criteria compulsory units. We aim to offer flexibility within some of the other Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in four choices available, wherever grouping different subjects including Grade 4 makes this viable, but the typical in English. offering is listed below. • Communication and Employability Useful Supporting Skills for ICT Courses • Computer Systems Some students combine IT with • Website Production courses such as Business Studies, • E-commerce Law, Sport or Media Studies but it • Networking can potentially be studied alongside a range of other subjects as it builds • Graphics very useful IT skills in its own right. Study Visits Visiting speakers from local universities such as Sheffield Hallam University/ Sheffield University. Opportunity for visits to local universities.

110 111 To enhance learner experience and Advice and support will be given to develop CVs a number of additional learners about appropriate personal BTEC Level 3 Extended opportunities will also be made outdoor equipment at the start of the BTEC available, including: course and there will be an opportunity to buy all items at a discounted price Diploma in Outdoor • DofE Bronze, Silver & Gold through college. • Assistant Climbing Instructor Qualification Please note that all specialist safety equipment (e.g. climbing harness, • Foundation Water Safety & Rescue Adventure buoyancy aids , helmets etc) will be Training supplied by the college. Level 3 • Qualification: Equivalent to 3 x A Levels • British Canoeing Performance Pathway • Duration: 2 Years • Gym Instructing / Personal Trainer Assessment Qualification All units are assessed through portfolio • First Aid • Fitness Training and Programming assignments, which are set & marked by What will I study? your teachers. • Leadership in Sport This is an exciting practical based Study Visits • Principles and Practices in Outdoor course which provides an opportunity Adventure To enhance the curriculum there will Entry Criteria to get out of the classroom and be an optional opportunity to go on • Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor General college entry criteria. develop your knowledge, skills and residential trips in both the 1st and 2nd and Adventurous Activities experience in a variety of outdoor year. Residential venues will be selected activities. Activities will include the • Sports Coaching from the following: Careers following: • Sports Injuries • Lake District Having successfully completed the • Outdoor climbing & abseiling • Organising Sports Events course learners will then have an • North Wales • Indoor climbing & abseiling • Work Experience in Sport opportunity, through college support • Scotland and guidance, to progress into: • Weaselling • Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor • France • Caving Adventure • University – Outdoor Adventure / However, please note that residential Outdoor Management / Outdoor • Hill & mountain walking • Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure trips are not compulsory. Instructor / Sports Science / Physical • Kayaking & canoeing Education / Teaching • Skills for Land-based Outdoor and • River scrambling Adventurous Activities Cost • Apprenticeship schemes as an outdoor • Coasteering instructor based within an outdoor • Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Transport and activity costs for lessons company • Skiing Adventurous Activities away from college campus will be £50 • Armed Forces • Expeditions • Leading Land-based Outdoor and per year. • Police Force Experience is not required in any of the Adventurous Activities Residentials will be approximately £250 • Fire Service above activities, just a willingness to get • Leading Water-based Outdoor and per trip – non-compulsory. involved! Adventurous Activities Prospective learners will also need • Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions In addition to being based at college, their own personal outdoor equipment lessons will also take place at Manvers • Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor such as: Waterfront, The Foundry Climbing Adventure • Ruck sack - £20 approx Centre and in the Peak District. • Water proof top - £15 approx The following is a breakdown of the • Water proof bottoms - £15 approx units that make up the qualification: • Walking boots - £30 approx • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology • Hat and gloves - £15 approx in Sport • The Physiology of Fitness • Assessing Risk in Sport

112 113 The units will range from practical mandatory part of the course and it is projects where you will work essential you take part in each event. BTEC Extended independently and in groups from a We have strong links with local theatres BTEC stimulus, or script, to create theatre such as the Sheffield Crucible where you for a live audience based on the skills could perform live on their stage. Certificate in you learn in workshops and lessons. You will also need to prepare written Cost research reports where you will explore Performing Arts practitioners such as Bertolt Brecht and The cost is usually no more than £20 Bob Fosse and may choose to tailor per event. your research around the sector that Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate interests you the most: acting/dancing/ Entry Criteria • Duration: 2 Years musical theatre. You will be asked to present a piece of extended writing Audition. GCSE English Grade 5. based on your chosen practitioner. communication, self-presentation, What will I study? personal discipline, time management Opportunities This qualification will enable you to and organisation which will equip Assessment We also offer a wide range of explore your practical and academic you for your future life and is highly Assessments are a combination of enrichment activities to enhance your abilities, allowing you to discover a regarded by all higher education practical performances, coursework, experience at TRC, such as the annual range of skills within the Performing providers and employers. and set tasks by Pearson. The external college production, talent competitions, Arts sector. The units within the course How does the qualification provide assessment element will reflect the Christmas productions and dance cover all elements of theatre with a employability skills? vocational content of the course and showcases. specific emphasis on practitioners’ be highly practical, such as assessment You can have a look at the subject techniques and styles, you should be Cognitive and problem-solving skills: of performance. Demands of higher specific Instagram sites by searching: prepared to participate in everything. the use of critical thinking, approaching education entry criteria will also be met The transferable skills you will develop non-routine problems by applying with this qualification, such as the ability @trcartdept will range from independent to group expert and creative solutions, using to produce extended writing evidencing @trcperformingarts work, where you will be able to develop systems and technology. your knowledge of the subject and the mastery in acting, movement, and @trcmediaandfilm • Intrapersonal skills: communicating, performing arts industry. musical theatre as well as increasing @trc.music.dept your academic knowledge of the working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation. Study Visits Performing Arts, the industry and Careers live performance. The aim of the • Interpersonal skills: self-management, TRC organises exciting opportunities qualification is to prepare learners adaptability and resilience, self- for you to work with performers from Community Arts Worker, Drama for entry to a range of sector-related monitoring and relationship professional companies and to go Therapist, Actor, Teacher, Public degrees and apprenticeships that can development. and watch live performances. This is a Services, Retail, Marketing and Dancer. lead to employment within the Creative Industries. Do I have to be able to sing, act, and dance to do Performing Arts? Recognition GCSEs or BTECs in Music/Drama/ Two years of this study will lead to Expressive arts are useful but not an equivalent of 1 A-Level, this new essential. It is more important that you BTEC has support and recognition are prepared to have a go at everything from institutions such as; The Royal and focus on improving your skills. Ballet School, Leeds Becket University, University of South Wales, University UNITS: There are four units you will of Huddersfield, Kingston University cover over the two year period, two London, Southampton Solent University, internally assessed units (Developing University of Chichester and more. Skills and Techniques for Live Performance & Acting Styles) along In addition this qualification provides with two externally assessed units you with the opportunity to develop (Investigating Practitioners’ Work & crucial and transferable skills for Group Performance Workshop). self-confidence, interpersonal

114 115 BTEC Applied BTEC Psychology Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Psychology is the scientific study TBC of minds and behaviour. As such, it is a part of our everyday lives. An Cost understanding of human behaviour is fundamental to many jobs in society TBC and a BTEC course in Psychology will not only help you academically, but Assessment also in developing an understanding of individuals and society. A combination of internally assessed coursework and externally assessed You will begin by learning about the coursework and exams. fundamentals of psychology – how psychologists collect their data and statistically analyse it. You will develop Entry Criteria an understanding of psychological Standard TRC Level 3 entry approaches which underpin professional requirements including grade 4 in GCSE practice. Using theories, you will Science and 3 in Maths. consider explanations for behaviours such as aggression, mental health disorders, and health-related lifestyle Useful Supporting choices. You will plan and carry out Courses research, evaluating the strengths and limitations of a variety of research BTEC Science, BTEC Health and Social methods. Care, Criminology, BTEC Law, BTEC Business Studies. There are four main units in the course: • Applications of Psychological Careers Approaches, including gender identity, consumer behaviours and aggression. This course will prepare you to work within the field of psychology • Research Methods, looking at how to supporting young people and adults conduct research appropriately and with their psychological health and conducting your own research project. wellbeing. You may also work within the criminal justice service including • Understanding and explaining working in prisons and with offenders. behaviours and lifestyle choices which Business, advertising and media are also affect health and wellbeing including common career routes. addiction and stress. • Diagnosing and Treating Disorders, which includes the study of phobias and depression and schizophrenia.

116 117 Plus four units from: Enrichment Trips: • South Africa Cape Town – 2 week

• Application of Fitness Testing BTEC residential working & helping in a local • Sports Psychology BTEC Sport orphanage. • Sports Event Organisation • New York (USA) Football Tour – Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate / • Research Project in Sport 2 weeks residential. BTEC Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma • Duration: 2 Years • Sports Injury Management • Outdoor Summer Camp – 1 week • Work Experience in Active Leisure residential. • Leisure Management • Duke of Edinburgh Awards - • Research Methods in Sport What will I study? • Leisure Centre Operations includes expeditions. • Sports Event Organisation Three options are available for you to • Sports Performance Analysis • Research Project in Sport select from. • Rules, Regulations & Officiating Cost • Sport Injury Management in Sport Cost of BTEC outdoor residential trip - Option 1 – BTEC Level 3 Extended • Work Experience in Active Leisure approximately £150. Certificate in Sport Equivalent to • Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport Cost of indoor climbing walls, Manvers 1 A Level • Leisure Management • Principles & Practices for Outdoor Lake – approximately £5 per activity. • Leisure Centre Operations & Adventurous Activities Units include – • Sports Performance Analysis • Environmental Sustainability for • Anatomy & Physiology Assessment • Rules, Regulations & Officiating Outdoor & Adventurous Activities • Fitness Training & Programming for in Sport • Exercise for Specific Groups Option 1: Extended Certificate Health, Sport & Wellbeing • Technical & Tactical Demands of Sport • Exercise, Health & Lifestyle 2 units are externally assessed / 2 units • Professional Development in the are internally assessed. Sports Industry • Principles & Practices for Outdoor • Current Issues in Sport & Adventurous Activities Option 2: Diploma Plus one unit from: All three courses can lead to higher 3 units are externally assessed / 6 units • Environmental Sustainability for education and careers in sport • Sports Leadership are internally assessed. Outdoor & Adventurous Activities psychology, fitness and sport therapy, • Application of Fitness Testing Option 3 – BTEC Level 3 Extended sport and exercise science, physical Option 3: Extended Diploma 4 units are externally assessed / 10 units • Sports Psychology Diploma in Sport Equivalent to education teacher and other related sports careers / courses. are internally assessed. • Practical Sports Performance 3 A Levels. Please note that external assessments Option 2 – BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Units include – Study Visits are usually in an examination format & Sport Equivalent to 2 A Levels • Anatomy & Physiology • Possible outdoor residential in the internal assessments are usually in an Units Include – • Fitness Training & Programming Peak District. assignment / portfolio format. for Health, Sport & Wellbeing • Anatomy & Physiology • Sports Leading & Sports Coaching The course is highly practical so • Fitness Training & Programming for • Professional Development in the within local primary and secondary you will be expected to perform, Health, Sport & Wellbeing Sports Industry schools. coach & officiate in a variety of sports as well as participate in a number of • Professional Development in the • Sports Leadership • Work placement within a relevant fitness sessions. Sports Industry • Practical Sports Performance sporting organisation. • Sports Leadership • Coaching for Performance • Outdoor pursuit day trips - indoor climbing walls, Manvers Lake. Useful Supporting • Investigating Business in Sport & the • Research Methods in Sport Active Leisure Industry • Possible visits to Universities (SHU &/ • Development & provision of Sport Courses or LMU). • Skill Acquisition in Sport & Physical Activity The Extended Diploma is usually taken • Possible Sports Science trip to St. Plus three units from: • Investigating Business in Sport & the as a full-time course in its own right. George’s Park – home of England FA. The other BTEC Sports can be taken • Application of Fitness Testing Active Leisure Industry • Skill Acquisition in Sport with any other BTEC courses &/or • Sports Psychology A Levels. • Practical Sports Performance • Coaching for Performance

118 119 BTEC Level 2 GCSE English GCSE Certificate in Business Language Level 2 • Qualification: BTEC Certificate in Business • Duration: 1 Year Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year

What will I study? Assessment What will I study? Entry Criteria You will study a variety of units Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* GCSE English Language is an essential Standard TRC Level 2 entry including: the different job roles and awards are gained through the qualification needed to access higher requirements. functions that people perform at production of a coursework portfolio education and employment. work and what different businesses (including role plays, presentations, Within GCSE English Language, you Careers do; business finance - the main costs written reports, leaflets and promotional will investigate and analyse language, A Grade 4 and above in GCSE English and revenues of businesses and what materials) and 2 examined units. A full considering how writers use the English affects the profit they make; developing pass equates to two GCSEs at Grade C is a requirement for many professions, language to create specific effects. such as teaching and nursing. It is also advertising and promotions for or above. You will develop your own writing businesses and producing a business essential for work sectors such as the Please note to progress to Level 3 skills, exploring how to use language army or the police. plan outlining how to set up a small imaginatively, and how to adapt your business. You will also take part you must pass the external externally assessed units. written and spoken language for in customer service role plays and different situations and audiences. produce presentations, letters, business You will develop your speaking and documents and formal reports – all skills Entry Criteria listening skills by delivering a formal vital for employment or further study. Standard TRC Level 2 entry presentation to an audience and asking requirements. and responding to questions. Study Visits This course will offer you a new Day trips to businesses such as Useful Supporting approach to the qualification. It will Manchester Airport. provide you with the learning that Courses you need to attain a GCSE in English Any other level 2 courses. Language and it will give you the Costs skills that can be applied to your Approximately £20 per trip. other subjects, making you a far more effective and successful learner. Assessment This course will be assessed by 100% examination assessment. You will also need to complete a further assessment of speaking and listening activities. This will be recorded on your certificate but will not contribute to your final grade.

120 121 Award in Financial GCSE History GCSE Education (AiFE) Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year What will I study? Study Visits This course is available both to those To be confirmed. who haven’t studied GCSE History before and those who want to improve Study Visits What will I study? Assessment their grade. To be confirmed. The Award in Financial Education has Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed by It is an exciting course looking at a been designed for people who are, or a paper-based examination. broad range of interesting historical who will shortly be, reaching a life stage Unit 1 – Finance, the Individual and topics from medieval medicine through Cost when they no longer depend on others the reign of Elizabeth I to the First Society (FIS) Minimal. for their financial provision. World War and Nazi Germany. Unit 1: 20 stand-alone multiple-choice Students will gain knowledge about questions and five sets of stimulus Unit 1: Understanding the Modern Assessment the uses of money, the methods material each with three associated World. In this unit you will study of organising their money through questions. Germany in depth looking at the Two 2hr exams: personal budgeting, the considered rule of the Kaisers followed by the Unit 1B: use of appropriate bank and building Unit 2 - Practices of Managing democratic Weimar Period and then its society accounts and the consequences Money (PMM) collapse with the rise and the rule of Understanding the modern world of overspending. Unit 2: 15 stand-alone multiple-choice the Nazis culminating in World War II (Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and questions and five sets of stimulus dictatorship AND Conflict and tension, Award in Financial Education Level 2 and the Holocaust. You will also study material each with four associated 1894–1918) consists of 2 mandatory units: the causes and events of World War questions. I, looking at the series of events and Finance, the Individual and Unit 2A: Unit 1 – decisions that led to war followed by a Society (FIS) Shaping the nation Britain: health and Entry Criteria study of the war itself. Unit 2 – Practices of Managing the people: c1000 to the present day Money (PMM) Standard TRC Level 2 entry Unit 2: Shaping the Nation. A breadth AND Elizabethan England, (c1568–1603) requirements. study looking at the development of medicine from c1000 A.D. to the Entry Criteria present day which helps give you an Useful Supporting insight into how society has changed Standard TRC Level 2 entry Courses and progressed over time. You also requirements. study Elizabethan England in detail, This course complements all other this is a time of great cultural, social programmes of study. and religious change as well as of foreign threat in the form of the Spanish Armada. GCSE History offers a good opportunity to further develop literacy and other academic skills in preparation for doing A levels and other Level 3 courses.

122 123 GCSE Maths CTEC Extended GCSE Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year (early completion is possible) Certificate in What will I study? Useful Supporting Statistics and data handling, number Courses Media and money, algebra, geometry and graphs. All students taking GCSE Maths must take at least 3 other subjects. Level 2 • Qualification: CTEC • Duration: 1 Year It is essential to have a GCSE Maths Cost qualification for entry to university, A scientific calculator and drawing teaching and many other careers. You will learn how to use DSLR cameras What will I study? and Adobe Photoshop CS5.5 to produce instruments are essential. These can be Some courses at university require a For the Media Studies CTEC you will your coursework. You do not need to purchased through TRC at a discount. grade 5/6 in GCSE Maths, so students study how media texts are put together purchase this hardware/software. who have a grade 4/C should consider to create meaning for audiences. You taking Higher GCSE Maths to improve Assessment will be studying how media texts are their grade if appropriate. If students Study Visits Students are given the opportunity to targeted at different audiences across are in any doubt they should seek sit the GCSE in exam in November. They different platforms. The course is all It is highly likely you will visit the careers advice. get the results for this exam in January. based on production assessments. Showroom Cinema to watch a film . that will help you complete your Any student who still needs to improve You will study how media audiences Production portfolio. their grade will then get another are made to create effect as well as opportunity to resit the exam in June. marketed to certain audiences with a focus on horror films and the horror film Costs production company Hammer Horror Costs minimal for any study visits. Entry Criteria and their film The Woman in Black. Standard TRC Level 2 entry You will also be producing two forms requirements. Grade 3 in GCSE Maths. Assessment print media during the year, each of The course is all assessment by Any student who achieves below which you will be assessed on. Production coursework, there are a Grade 3 will complete a Level 2 You will produce a print advertising no exams. equivalent Functional Skills qualification campaign for a new horror film of for one year. (early completion your own ideas. You will undertake is possible) Entry Criteria a variety of planning and research tasks before creating three posters; 1 Standard TRC Level 2 entry billboard, 1 magazine poster and 1 teaser requirements for Level 2. poster including your own original photography and editing skills using Adobe Photoshop. You will also produce the front cover and article for a new magazine of your choice. Popular choices include music, fashion or sports, however the choice is up to you. You will, again produce all relevant planning and research tasks as well as undertaking original photography.

124 125 GCSE & Academies Sports GCSE Combined Football Academy Science – Trilogy Level 2/3 • Duration: 1-2 Years Level 2 • Qualification: 2x GCSE’s • Duration: 1 Year What will I study? Assessment This is a specialist football programme This is a non-academic course although that is linked with Rotherham United there is a possibility of additional, Football Club. It was set-up for, but football- based qualifications. What will I study? Entry Criteria is not exclusive to, players who were Biology: At least 1 x D/3 in a GCSE Science released from a professional team, Entry Criteria Cell biology, health of and control subject (or a Distinction in BTEC so that their progress could still be in the human body, respiration, Level 2 Science). At least Grade 2 monitored by a professional club while Standard college criteria plus trial. in GCSE Maths. gaining academic qualifications. photosynthesis, ecology and an Initial enquiries on 01709 300600. introduction to genes and evolution. This involves either 9 hours a week of Watch out for separate publicity in the Chemistry: Useful Supporting specialist football training (including local media. games) for the Elite squad or 6 ½ hours Atomic structure, bonding, chemical This is currently a male-only course Courses a week for the Development squad. In reactions, chemical analysis and as FA regulations prohibit mixed GCSE science can be combined with addition, GOAL students will choose an chemistry of the atmosphere. competitive matches and training over other GCSE subjects or with some appropriate range of TRC courses for Physics: the age of 12 and there is currently appropriate level three courses. the rest of the week. Energy, electricity, forces, waves insufficient demand to form a female team. and magnetism. Careers Study Visits Study Visits GCSE Science is essential for careers in Possibility of an overseas football tour. Useful Sporting Courses teaching, engineering, computing and These run every second year, so all This programme is for students playing Annual visit to the Yorkshire nursing and for anyone wishing to study GOAL students get the opportunity at a high standard of football and wish Wildlife Park. science at A level. to participate. The trip is usually to to continue to do so while studying for the USA, to forge links with American FE qualifications. Past students have Universities wanting to recruit players Cost gone on to professional and semi- for Soccer Scholarships. The trip has Optional study visit cost. professional clubs and also into higher secured several scholarships over education, both in the UK and the USA. the years. Assessment Jamie Vardy is the scheme’s most celebrated product! There are six external exams (available Cost in higher or foundation tiers). Each Dependent on football tour and kit. counts for 16.67% of your overall grade and each is 1 hour 15 minutes long (2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics). Your qualification will be graded on a 17 point scale: 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the best grade. There are 21 required practical activities that have to be undertaken in class and there is also a new emphasis on the mathematical requirement of the course.

126 127 Sports Academies Sports Martial Arts Netball Level 2/3 • Duration: 1-2 Years Level 2/3 • Duration: 1-2 Years

What will I study? Cost What will I study? Entry Criteria This is a specialist Martial Arts Academy Dependent on kit. The new Netball Academy is a stepping General Level 3/2 entry criteria. in which you will work with an instructor stone in Yorkshire for girls to improve who has an excellent reputation in Entry Criteria their skills and ability within the sport. We will expect you to work hard both Karate, Kick boxing and Taekwondo. Players will get the opportunity to train academically and physically whilst you Each week you will be developing your General Level 3/2 entry criteria. for 6 hours per week with a netball are in the Academy. The College has skills and have the chance to train 6 coach, improve fitness development academic requirements that you will We will expect you to work hard both hours per week. This course will appeal with personal trainers and compete in need to achieve to secure your place. academically whilst studying your other to anyone who currently competes tournaments and cross college leagues. courses and physically when you are in in these areas and will help with We will contact large netball clubs in the Academy. The College has academic Cost preparation for competition and to also the area to develop a link for this new requirements that you will need to Dependant on tour and kit. develop your skills. sports academy. Additionally the players achieve to secure your place. will be studying academically at TRC The instructor, Megan Abel, has alongside the physical development of participated in martial arts for 13 years their netball game. and has won several titles in different federations. Megan is a black belt 3rd dan in karate and 2nd dan taekwondo.

128 129 Sports Academies Sports Rotherham Sports Elite Rugby Academy Level 2/3 • Duration: 1-2 Years Level 2/3 • Duration: 1-2 Years What will I study? Entry Criteria The TRC Sports Academy will help General Level 3/2 entry criteria. individuals specialising in any sport. As a college we have links with many We will expect you to work hard both What will I study? Entry Criteria different sports across Yorkshire and academically whilst studying your other our facilities in the sports centre offer courses and physically when you are in The Rotherham Rugby Academy Standard college entry criteria. a variety of sports to allow you to the Academy. The College has academic is a partnership between Thomas develop. Many sports individuals in the requirements that you will need to Rotherham College and Rotherham We will expect you to work hard both academy will get the chance to compete achieve to secure your place. Titans. academically and physically when you are in the Academy. against other developing individuals in The Academy is the best stepping stone that sports areas across the Yorkshire in the local area to the professional This is currently a male-only course region. Along with playing your desired game. Rotherham Titans are committed as R.F.U regulations prohibit mixed sport, you will get individual training to seeing players in the Academy competitive matches and training over plans from a Personal Trainer to assist playing at the highest level possible, be the age of 12 and there is currently your development physically and insufficient demand to form a that for the Academy, for the players’ strengthen key areas for the sport. clubs (or the Colts if you don’t already female team. have a club), or even the Titans 1st XV. Remember many former Rotherham Titans players have progressed to the Premiership and even international rugby. Players will get up to 7 hours’ rugby based training a week. The team will play regular fixtures which will be a combination of high quality friendlies and league and cup games. Regular contact with the Titans will help progression from the Academy onwards. Additionally, the players will be studying academically at TRC.

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