TRURO COLLEGE FURTHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS
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Part of Truro and Penwith College WELCOME Truro and Penwith College is top of the national college tables for post-16 academic progress and A Level attainment Government Post-16 performance tables 2014
Truro and Penwith College is one of the very best colleges Our last inspection graded this as one of the top colleges in the in the country. We have superb new facilities and buildings country. We have been awarded both ‘Beacon’ and ‘Designated and external judgements on our work confirm that we offer Outstanding’ status. Additionally Truro and Penwith College is an excellent provision. Students study in an exciting but hard recognised formally as an Investor in Careers, an Investor in working environment. Our aim is straightforward - to work with People, and an Investor in Diversity. We have received matrix every student to help achieve the best possible results. Our focus accreditation for the quality and impartiality of our advice and therefore is unremittingly on excellence in teaching and learning guidance to learners. and personal support. We are determined that our students will receive the highest Training and education provide the key to a successful career. quality of teaching and support and that they will achieve Tertiary colleges have established a very high reputation for the excellent results. I hope you will decide to join us. quality of their courses, for their specialist post-16 expertise and environments, for the wide range and flexibility of the courses they David Walrond Principal offer, and for their record of examination results. This is particularly true of this College. Results on A Level, Vocational Courses and Mission Statement: The purpose the International Baccalaureate have been exceptional. of the College is to provide the best possible learning experience, Students can also enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities such leading to the highest possible as Study Plus which include sport, drama and music. These and level of achievement by other opportunities help our students to continue their personal our students. development at the same time as they gain the qualifications that they need for their future.
Students are encouraged to join the various very successful Academies at the College, including sports, music, medical and academic. Specialised guidance and support is available for applications to Oxbridge and the medical profession. The College has an outstanding record for helping its students to progress into the most competitive degree courses and the most selective universities.
2 CONTENTS
Course List 4
Choose Us 6 Explore Your Campus 9 Enjoy Student Life 10 Join an Academy 12 Get Results 14
Your Options Explained 16
Art & Design 20 Automotive & Engineering 26 Business, Admin & Law 34 Care, Community & Education 46 Computing & IT 54 Construction 60 Employability 72 English 74 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Foundation Studies 86 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies 90 Humanities & Social Sciences 98 IB Diploma 104 Languages 108 Mathematics 112 Media & Photography 114 Music & Performing Arts 120 Public Services 130 Science 132 Sport & Leisure 138
Academies 146
The Low Down 158 Frequently Asked Questions 168 Your Journey to College 170 Lifelong Learning 172
Index 174
How to Apply 175 Open Events 176
3 IB Diploma 104 This two year, Level 3 course is an excellent alternative to A Levels and COURSE LIST provides a broad based education. The IB Your future starts here... is widely accepted by universities.
Languages 108 A Levels French * 109 You can study a wide variety of subjects German * 109 Vocational and keep your options open. You will Italian * 110 These work related qualifications will choose up to five subjects at AS Level (first Italian for Beginners * 110 prepare you for progression to higher year) and most students will continue with Spanish * 111 education or employment. They are four subjects at A2 Level in the second Spanish for Beginners * 111 excellent choices if you know the area year. A Levels are Level 3 courses. of study or career pathway you wish to Mathematics 112 pursue. These courses are available at Further Mathematics 113 Level (L) 1, 2 and 3. Art & Design 20 Mathematics 113 Fine Art * 21 History of Art * 21 Media & Photography 114 Art & Design 20 Illustration/Graphics * 22 Film Studies 115 Art & Design Progression 1 24 Product Design & the Built Environment 22 Media Studies 115 Art & Design Progression 2 24 Textiles * 23 Photography * 116 Art & Design L3 Extended Diploma 25 Textiles Fashion * 23 Music & Performing Arts 120 Automotive & Engineering 26 Automotive & Engineering 26 Dance * 121 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Electronics 27 Drama & Theatre Studies * 121 Principles L1 Diploma 27 Music * 122 Engineering Progression 2 28 Business, Admin & Law 34 Music Technology 122 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Accounting 35 Principles L2 Diploma 28 Business Studies * 35 Science 132 Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma 29 Economics * 36 Biology * 133 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Law 36 Chemistry * 133 VRQ L3 Diploma 29 Environmental Studies 134 Care, Community & Education 46 Geology 134 Business, Admin & Law 34 Health & Social Care 47 Physics * 135 Administration (Business Professional) L2 Diploma 37 Computing & IT 54 Sport & Leisure 138 Business/Travel & Tourism Computer Science * 55 Physical Education * 139 Progression 2 37 Information & Communication Administration (Business Professional) Technology 55 * New Linear A Level. Please see page 18 OCR L3 Diploma 38 for further information Business L3 Extended Diploma 38 English 74 Travel & Tourism L3 Extended Diploma 39 English Language * 75 English Language & Literature * 75 Subsidiary Care, Community & Education 46 English Literature * 76 Childcare / Health & Social Care Diplomas Progression 1 47 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Subsidiary Certificates and Diplomas are Health & Social Care L2 Certificate 48 Home Economics 79 an excellent addition if you are studying Children’s Play, Learning & Development A Levels. It can add breadth to your L3 Extended Diploma 48 Humanities & Social Sciences 98 academic programme and provide a Health & Social Care (Health Studies) Anthropology 99 vocationally relevant dimension. The Level L3 Extended Diploma 49 Archaeology 99 3 course is equivalent to one A Level. Health & Social Care (Social Care) L3 Classical Civilisation 100 Extended Diploma 49 Geography * 100 History * 101 Music & Performing Arts 120 Computing & IT 54 Philosophy of Religion & Ethics * 101 Computer Music Production, Information & Creative Technology 4 Politics 102 Composing & Song Writing 123 Progression 1 56 Psychology * 102 Music (Performing) - Classical / Jazz 123 Information & Creative Technology Sociology * 103 Music (Performing) - Popular Music 124 Progression 2 56 World Development 103 Musical Theatre 124 Computing L3 Extended Diploma 57 Construction 60 Music & Performing Arts 120 Warehousing & Storage L2 41 Bricklaying L1 Diploma 61 Music Progression 2 125 Accountancy L3 42 Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma 61 Performing Arts: Acting Progression 2 125 Business Administration L3 42 Construction Skills L1 Diploma 62 Performing Arts: Production Customer Service L3 43 Plastering L1 Diploma 63 Progression 2 126 Legal Administration L3 43 Bench Joinery L2 Diploma 63 Dance L3 Extended Diploma 126 Management L3 44 Bricklaying L2 Diploma 64 Music Technology L3 Extended Marketing & Digital Marketing L3 44 Building Maintenance Multi- trade Diploma 127 Medical Administration L3 45 Repair & Refurbishment Operations Performing Arts: Performance L3 L2 Diploma 64 Extended Diploma 127 Care, Community & Education 46 Plastering L2 Diploma 65 Popular Music L3 Extended Diploma 128 Children & Young People’s Site Carpentry L2 Diploma 66 Production Arts - Live Event Production Workforce L2 50 Bench Joinery L3 Diploma 66 L3 Extended Diploma 128 Health & Social Care L2 50 Site Carpentry L3 Diploma 67 Supporting Teaching & Learning Public Services 130 in Schools L2 51 Employability 72 Public Services Progression 2 131 Early Years Educator L3 51 Supported Traineeships L1 73 Public Services L3 Extended Diploma 131 Health and Social Care L3 52 Employability L2 Certificate 73 Supporting Teaching & Learning Science 132 in Schools L3 52 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Forensic Science L3 Extended Professional Cookery L1 Diploma 79 Diploma 135 Computing & IT 54 Professional Cookery L2 Diploma 80 Medical Science L3 Extended Diploma 136 Computer Technician L3 57 Professional Cookery L3 Diploma 80 Software Development L3 58 Food & Beverage Service Supervision Sport & Leisure 138 L3 Diploma 81 Sport Progression 2 139 Construction 60 Professional Patisserie & Confectionery Outdoor Adventure L3 Extended Construction (Trowel Occupations) L2 68 L3 Diploma 81 Diploma 140 Plastering L2 68 Sport: Development, Coaching & Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry Foundation Studies 86 Fitness L3 Extended Diploma 140 or Bench Joinery) L2 69 Access Inclusive Learning 87 Sport & Exercise Science L3 Extended Construction (Trowel Occupations) L3 70 Access Skills Development 87 Diploma 141 Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry Access to Community & Education 88 Sport Performance & Excellence or Bench Joinery) L3 71 Skilled for Life 88 L3 Extended Diploma 141 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Food & Beverage Service L2 82 Therapies 90 Food Production & Cooking L2 82 Hair & Beauty Progression 1 91 Apprenticeships Hospitality Services L2 83 Barbering L2 Diploma 91 Apprenticeships are an opportunity to Licensed Hospitality L2 83 Beauty Therapy - Beauty Specialist earn a real wage, gain practical skills Professional Cookery L2 84 Techniques VRQ L2 Diploma 92 and complete nationally recognised Hospitality Supervision & Leadership L3 84 Women’s Hairdressing L2 Diploma 92 qualifications while working for a local Licensed Hospitality L3 85 Beauty Therapy Treatments L3 Diploma 93 business. Professional Cookery L3 85 Nail Services L3 Diploma 93 Theatrical, Special Effects & Hair, Beauty & Complementary Hair & Media Make-up L3 Diploma 94 Art & Design 20 Therapies 90 Women’s Hairdressing L3 Diploma 94 Jewellery Manufacture L2 25 Barbering L2 95 Beauty Therapy L2 95 Media & Photography 114 Automotive & Engineering 26 Hairdressing L2 96 Media & Photography Progression 1 116 Engineering Maintenance & Beauty Therapy L3 96 Art & Design: Photography Installation L2 30 Hairdressing L3 97 UAL L2 Diploma 117 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - Nail Services L3 97 Creative Media Production & CNC Machine Operating L2 30 Technology UAL L2 Diploma 117 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2 31 Media & Photography 114 Art & Design: Photography Welding & Fabrication L2 31 Creative & Digital Media L3 119 UAL L3 Extended Diploma 118 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L3 32 Creative Media Production & Sport & Leisure 138 Technology UAL L3 Extended Diploma 118 Business, Admin & Law 34 Active Leisure Operations L2 142 Accountancy L2 39 Activity Leadership L2 142 Business Administration L2 40 Exercise to Music Instructor L2 143 5 Customer Service L2 40 Gym Instructor L2 143 Retail Skills L2 41 Personal Trainer L3 144 CHOOSEFor an outstanding future choose a really outstanding college. As one of the newest and most innovative colleges in the UK, featuring in the top ten for results and recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding, we have proudly seen our students progress US to prestigious universities, excel in their chosen careers and represent their country. Choose us and be a part of our continued success...
The best performing state A Level provider in Cornwall and one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses. Government Post 16 Performance Tables 2013
Truro and Penwith Choose from a huge College students gain range of A Levels, outstanding results Vocational Courses and many students and Apprenticeships, progress to the top all taught by highly universities in the qualified, specialist 6 country. teachers. We are the only college in Cornwall to Top of the national offer the IB Diploma. college tables for Our results place post-16 academic us as the top, non progress and A Level selective, state attainment. provider of the IB in Government Post 16 the country. Performance Tables 2014
We have a range of Academies to support students who are gifted and talented and to promote excellence and academic success.
We have received many awards for excellence in education. These include Beacon College Status, the Training Quality Standard (TQS) award, matrix accreditation and the Investors in Diversity award. We are also a Royal Society Associate College and one of only 32 nationwide Maths Hubs. Additionally Ofsted has awarded the College Designated Outstanding status as a result of the last full inspection. Inspectors commented:
Our students Students make excellent progress travel from all over during their time at College. There is a culture Cornwall. Our central of striving for excellence and continuous location and efficient improvement which is evident across the transport links make whole organisation. distance no problem.
We have state of the art buildings, facilities and resources. Study in the best possible surroundings with buildings designed just for you. 7 FIRST CLASS FACILITIES & RESOURCES DESIGNED FOR YOU...
8 EXPLORE YOUR CAMPUS You will be lucky enough to study on a purpose built campus, totally designed with your needs as a student in mind. Each subject area benefits from state of the art equipment, ensuring your learning experience is relevant to the university course to which you may progress, or the career you choose.
9 ENJOY STUDENT LIFE
10 You will be part of a diverse and thriving student community at Truro College. Each student is unique and we welcome the individuality you will bring to the groups of new friends you will make, your classmates and the College as a whole. You will find help, both practically and in the form of guidance, to ensure you have a positive learning experience and enjoy student life to the full. By recognising the richness that diversity can bring to the College and community as a whole, we hope you will finish your time with us having grown, not just academically, but into an understanding and inclusive young adult. It is important that you get the most out of your time at Truro College. You will be able to balance your course work with other activities, exploring the social and cultural life of the College. You will have the opportunity to widen your learning experience with a range of sports, arts and leisure activities. Employers and universities will want you to have wider interests and achievements and this is an opportunity to try something different and broaden your horizons.
11 JOIN AN ACADEMY In addition to a full-time programme of study you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence. Whether your interest is sporting, academic or artistic, we have created programmes and support to help you excel. Find out more on page 146
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RESULTSIt has been another outstanding year of achievement for students at Truro and Penwith College. Here is a summary of the results.
A LEVELS: • 235 A* grades achieved VOCATIONAL: IB DIPLOMA THE BEST YEAR • 34 students achieved HIGHEST EVER The IB Diploma programme EVER! results of 4 straight grade GRADES! at Truro and Penwith College As or A*s continues to go from strength to Pass rates, high grades and • 140 students achieved 3 or Truro and Penwith College strength with 100% of students volumes of achievement more grade As or A*s students have achieved passing the diploma again this have all increased yet again. • 790 students passed 3 or their highest ever grades on year. Last year Truro and Penwith more full A Levels vocational courses this year. College’s A Level results put it • 149 students passed 4 or 26 students completed the IB at the top of the college tables more full A Levels On the BTEC Extended diploma this year, completing nationally for attainment and • Very high numbers of Diploma courses over 400 with an average score of 36 value added, and this year’s students were successful students achieved at least a points out of a total of 45, key indicators all show even in ‘STEM’(Science, triple Distinction (equivalent which is equivalent to at least further improvement on the Technology, Maths, to 3 A grades at A Level). This AAB at A Level. 81% of the College’s outstanding and Engineering) A Level is the highest ever achieved students scored over 32 points national leading data of 2014. subjects: by the College and equates which is the typical average • Biology: 138 students to 61% of students, against a for the UK. Within this group • 99.5 % pass rate overall at • Chemistry: 127 students national average of just 35%. Rosa Dyer from Gorran Haven A Level (against a national • Mathematics: 203 students An exceptional 228 students scored an impressive 43 points pass rate of 98.1%) with 33 in Further Maths achieved the highest grade and is going to read Human, • A record 87% of Truro and • Physics: 105 students possible, the triple Distinction Social and Political Science at Penwith College students star. The majority of students Cambridge. passed with the higher Excellent results in specific on these Diploma courses will grades of A-C (compared A Level subjects at Truro be progressing onto degree The majority of the students to national A-C grade pass College include: courses in the autumn. have accepted places with rate of 77.3%) either their first or second • 100% pass rate achieved in • Art: 100% pass rate with In addition over a hundred choice universities and the 41 subjects 93% A-C with 10 students 16-19 year old students gained variety of subjects chosen for (23%) achieving an A* Level 3 (A Level equivalent) university study reflects the • English Literature: 100% vocational qualifications in diverse range of progression pass rate, 97% A-C, occupational areas such routes available following the • History: 100% pass rate as Administration (Private IB diploma. with 95% A-C Secretaries Diploma), Beauty • Mathematics: 99.5% pass Therapy, Construction, rate with 84% A-C Hairdressing, Professional • Sociology: 100% pass rate Cookery, Nail Services and with 93% A-C Light Vehicle Maintenance. 14 • Spanish: 100% pass rate with 88% A-C OVERALL A LEVEL PASS RATE 15 YOUR OPTIONS EXPLAINED Are you aware just how many options there are All of these options will give you an advantage for you? You have so much choice. If you want whether you want to find a job or go on to to stay in full-time education, you can choose university. We’ll help you make the choice that’s subjects that interest you, either a variety at right for you. A Level or on the IB Diploma, or specialising in one area on a vocational course. For more information and to discuss your options in further detail make sure you come You may decide classroom based learning along to one of our many open events. Here you isn’t for you anymore. Many of our full-time will also get the opportunity to see our fantastic vocational courses are practically based, or facilities and find out about your life as a student you could start an Apprenticeship, learning at one of the best colleges in the country. while at work and coming to College on a day release basis. Please refer to the back cover for our open event dates. We also offer programmes for those with no prior qualifications and who are seeking employment or to access full-time education.
16 FOUNDATION STUDIES VOCATIONAL COURSES
How long is it? Various durations How long is it? Various durations depending on subject and level.
What do you need? No prior qualification required What do you need? Entry Level and Level 1 courses require no formal entry requirements. Level 2 and 3 courses may What is it? These Entry Level and Level 1 courses are designed require successful completion of a lower level qualification in to enable students with learning difficulties and disabilities to an appropriate subject. You will be required to attend a course obtain the skills they need to participate within the community. interview. Many programmes are tailored to your individual need and have a flexible approach. What is it? Other vocational qualifications are also available which involve studying both the theory and practical elements of a chosen subject. These will enable you to develop occupational EMPLOYABILITY knowledge and progress into industry. They are available in a variety of subjects (eg hair, beauty, construction, catering, motor How long is it? Various durations vehicle and secretarial) and at various levels. Awarding bodies include IMI, City and Guilds and DSA. What do you need? No prior qualification required
What is it? These programmes put an equal emphasis on LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA qualifications and work experience leading to an Apprenticeship, Further Education or paid employment. How long is it? 2 years - You will complete a 90 Credit qualification in year one before progressing to gain the full You will be able to develop your skills to ensure that you are ready Extended Diploma at the end of year 2 unless otherwise stated. and able to obtain a full-time job or an Apprenticeship. Alternatively you may decide that after your work placement, further education What do you need? 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or a Level 2 is required to obtain your career aspirations; as a Truro and Diploma in appropriate subjects, to include GCSE grade C in Penwith College student you will have access to all of the relevant either English or Mathematics. courses that the College has to offer. What is it? Previously known as the National Diploma, the 180 credit, 18 unit qualification is referred to as the Extended PROGRESSION 1 & 2 Diploma. This Diploma is equivalent to 3 subjects at A Level. It is an excellent route if you have decided on the broad area of How long is it? 1 year employment you wish to pursue. The combination of a range of specialist modules with the depth of knowledge acquired What do you need? Progression1: No prior qualification required enables you to progress successfully into higher education or into / Progression 2: 3 GCSEs at grade D or above including English employment. You will also be required to undertake several hours or Maths of independent study. Assessment is through coursework and evaluation of practical skills. What is it? These courses are focused on progression, either to further study or into employment. You will develop knowledge and understanding by applying your learning and skills in a work- LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA related context. How long is it? 2 years Progression 1 pathways include Functional Skills English and Maths up to Level 1 and a Work Skills qualification. Achievement What do you need? 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or a Level 2 at Level 1 is essential for progression onto Level 2 courses. A Diploma in appropriate subjects. Progression 1 Vocational Taster course is also available to allow you to sample many different subject areas. Progression 2 is the What is it? The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is an excellent pathway to Level 3 courses including Extended Diplomas and addition if you are studying A Levels. It can add breadth to an in specific instances, to A Levels. Progression 2 involves Level academic programme of study and provide a vocationally relevant 2 English and Maths plus either an Extended Certificate in a dimension. This 6 unit diploma is equivalent to one A Level. vocational area or two Certificates. This provides the platform Assessment is through coursework and evaluation of practical 17 for progression to a wide range of courses. Assessment will be skills including a final major project. through a combination of external examination and coursework. APPRENTICESHIPS A LEVEL
How long is it? A minimum of 12 months. How long is it? AS Level: 1 year / A2 Level: 2 years
What do you need? There are no formal requirements as What do you need? 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Apprenticeships are not just based on previous academic grade B or above in appropriate subjects and grade C in English achievement. Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the or Mathematics. age of 16 and start throughout the year, meaning you can apply at a time that suits you most. You will need to be committed, What is it? Advanced Level programmes consist of formal motivated, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants will typically be lectures, class activities and assessments, set homework and interviewed prior to starting an Apprenticeship programme. problem solving. For each subject, you will also be required to undertake several hours of independent study. Modern study What is it? As an Apprentice you will be working for a local facilities are available in the College and successful students use business, earning a real wage, gaining practical skills and these effectively. completing nationally recognised qualifications. Apprentices are paid at least £100 per week if working full-time. Choosing the Students who successfully complete the AS Level units in Year 1 Apprenticeship route gets you straight into the career of your may progress to A2 Level in Year 2 where further units are choice. After finishing, the majority of Apprentices (85%) will assessed. We strongly encourage a broad programme for A Level stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same students. Most subject specifications will contain a combination of employer. You will be employed for at least 30 hours per week examinations and coursework assessment. and take part in a mixture of taught courses, workshops, work based assessments and e-learning. You will also have a dedicated Linear and Modular A Levels Explained training adviser who will help and support you throughout your From 2015 many courses will be delivered as a new linear A Level Apprenticeship. with no qualification at the end of year one. Unlike Modular A Levels, academic assessment for Linear A Levels will take place at Costs: Age 16 - 18 = Fully Funded / Aged 19+ = Employer the end of two years of study. contribution of £500 or £750 for large organisations (correct at time of print). These subjects are however, also available as a stand alone one year AS Level qualification. These AS Level qualifications do not For further details please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk lead on to the second year of study and a full A Level qualification. or contact our Apprenticeship recruitment co-ordinator by email at [email protected] For 2016 the following courses will be delivered as the new linear A Level:
IB DIPLOMA Fine Art, History of Art, Illustration/Graphics, Textiles, Textiles Fashion, Business Studies, Economics, Computer Science, How long is it? 2 years English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Geography, History, Philosophy of Religion and What do you need? 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in a broad Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, French, German, Italian, Italian for range of subjects, including English and Mathematics. Grade A or Beginners, Spanish, Spanish for Beginners, Photography, Dance, B in subjects appropriate to Higher Level options. Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Education. What is it? The IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) is an excellent alternative to A Levels. It will be attractive if you have enjoyed studying a range of subjects at GCSE and want to continue doing so at an advanced level. You will study three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level. You will also follow a Theory of Knowledge course, produce an Extended Essay and undertake Creativity, Action and Service based projects.
Specialised forms of assessment are used as appropriate to each 18 subject as well as written examinations, all reflecting the balance and educational diversity of the IB programme. The IB is fully recognised by all UK universities. ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
GCSE GCSE Grade D - G Grade A*- C
Foundation Studies
Employability Courses
Vocational Qualifications
Apprenticeships
Progression 1 Progression 2 L3 Extended Diploma
L3 Subsidiary Diploma
A Levels
IB Diploma
19 ART & DESIGN
As an art and design student you will have the freedom to explore new ideas while developing technical skills in your chosen medium.
Your creativity will be enhanced with a unique learning environment. The new White building is a purpose built art facility containing studios and an exhibition space, specifically designed with the needs of the artist in mind. The study of art history, theory and techniques will provide many ideas that can be absorbed into your practical work.
You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work as well as a chance to exhibit in the end of year show in Truro city centre. Many students also progress onto the successful Foundation Diploma in Art and Design based at our Tregye campus. FINE ART HISTORY OF ART A LEVEL A LEVEL
Do you enjoy drawing? Would you like to improve your skills and Do you enjoy looking at paintings and sculpture and want to knowledge? Would you like the opportunity to see and understand expand your knowledge of western culture by studying different the world in a different way? This course offers you the opportunity styles of painting, sculpture and architecture? If so, then this the to develop creatively, either as a personally enriching interest course for you. or as part of a progression towards a career within the creative industries. You will study the history of art in all its rich and varied forms, exploring it from many angles. Looking at the gorgeous, the The AS course starts with a range of varied and challenging outrageous, the magnificent and the humble, you will learn how to workshops which develop key skills and knowledge fundamental analyse all these works of art within their historical context. This to the world of Art and Design. The course gradually builds around is an academic subject, it is essay based, and has many broader each student, to meet your creative interests and needs. educational benefits. As well as expanding your knowledge about art and architecture, this course will help you to develop We begin the year with varied approaches to observation and your writing and research skills, and your ability to synthesize drawing through which your visual understanding will improve. information from many sources. These are valuable skills for any During a series of workshops you will explore a range of two- course of further study. dimensional materials and approaches, such as tone, mark making, ink, mixed media, colour and painting. The workshops You will start with a tour of the western artistic tradition, going right are structured to encourage personal confidence in your own back to its origins, exploring how western art began in ancient preferences and interests. You will explore how a range of modern Greece. We’ll look at the Parthenon, then ancient Rome, and the and historic artists have communicated ideas through their amazing advances the classical world brought to sculpture and imagery and techniques. architecture. Then, you’ll move on to the rest of Europe in the Gothic period – the age of the mighty cathedral building! After this, Your sketchbook documents your evolving skills and knowledge we emerge from the medieval world and into the cultural flowering along with new artistic terms and ideas, which you will record in the Renaissance, the theatrical brilliance of the Baroque, French through your own style of note taking. By the end of the first year Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, and finally the you will have developed a body of coursework which explores many styles of modernism in the 20th century. It’s quite an exciting personal ideas through to a final outcome. journey.
The A2 Fine Art course builds on your learning in the AS Fine In the second year, you will have more opportunity for in depth Art year. There is one personally negotiated, more focused study. You will focus on the 19th and the first half of the 20th coursework project and one exam project. Experimental drawing centuries, gaining greater insight and knowledge of artists such as practical workshops are held throughout the year, encouraging you Monet, Rodin, van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. You will see how to take risks and work in new and different ways. the introduction of iron and steel had huge impact on architecture, and you will understand how the emergence of technology, As well as being creative, there is a small written element. The modern lifestyles, and social changes are reflected in western art. A2 year is supported by group presentations, strengthening your analytical skills through both discussion and written work, preparing you well for Higher Education. Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks lecture time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time forms a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves this project.
21 ILLUSTRATION/GRAPHICS PRODUCT DESIGN & THE BUILT A LEVEL ENVIRONMENT A LEVEL
Do you possess a lively, enquiring mind? Do you enjoy developing Following the Bauhaus tradition of multi-disciplinary 3D design this your ideas through drawing and utilising a range of processes course offers you the opportunity to develop your creative practice towards a final product? During the Illustration/Graphics course and understanding of the wider design industries. Creative you will learn to develop design solutions, exploring the power of freedom and a broad contextual understanding of individual visual communication as an invaluable commercial tool. practitioners and design companies encourage students to produce a range of different outcomes including Product Design, The course is structured to support and develop your confidence Architecture and Interior Design. and individual strengths, from illustrative and traditional studio based skills through to more graphic and digitally based practice, You will begin the AS course with a variety of different workshops, allowing for a broad and creative approach to design. working and modelling with wood, clay, wire and foam. We encourage our students to use creative technologies, CAD, 3D You will begin the AS course with range of varied and challenging printing and laser cutting/engraving to enhance the finish of final workshops developing fundamental skills and knowledge outcomes and wherever possible ensure the use of sustainable integral to the world of Illustration and Design. Workshops are materials and processes. Throughout the course you will explore a mix of traditional and contemporary processes; these include the rich history of design and learn from designers and architects experimental drawing and playful image making for students who both past and present. wish to take the more traditional approach. Digital workshops offer all students access to develop skills in industry standard software Sketchbooks/creative journals are used to record your evolving including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Other skills, both 2D and 3D, CAD and traditional, critically evaluating aspects you will explore include typography, thumbnail sketches, your ideas and processes as you progress and learn throughout layout design, mixed media, extending these further through digital the course. By the end of the AS you will have developed a body media. You will research a range of illustrative and graphic styles, of coursework which fully explores personal ideas through to a applying this knowledge to develop your individual practice. final professionally produced outcome.
The research and development of your concepts and designs The A2 Product Design and the Built Environment course are gathered in your sketchbook. Documenting and constantly builds on your learning in the first year. There is one personally reflecting on your creative development, you will become skilled in negotiated, more focused coursework project and one exam communicating ideas visually, to meet your clients’ needs. By the project. end of the AS year you will have produced a body of coursework which documents your creative thinking and design process. As well as being creative, there is a small written element. The A2 year is supported by group presentations strengthening The A2 Illustration/Graphics course builds on your learning in your analytical skills, through both discussion and written work, the first year. There is one personally negotiated, more focused preparing you for Higher Education. Varied experimental 3D coursework project and one exam project. As well as building on modelling workshops encourage you to work in new and exciting your evolving visual identity, there is a small written element; this ways while extending your learning and potential. is supported by group presentations strengthening your analytical skills through both discussion and written work. Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks lecture time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks forms a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the lecture time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves forms a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the this project. 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves this project.
22 TEXTILES TEXTILES FASHION A LEVEL A LEVEL
Do you love the tactile qualities of fabrics and stitch? Do you enjoy Do you enjoy drawing and designing garments and accessories, drawing and visualising your ideas through a hands on approach as well as the challenge of bringing your ideas to life through to materials? The Textiles course encourages you to explore the making? The Textiles Fashion course will encourage you to breadth of approaches available within contemporary textiles develop a creative and experimental approach to contemporary today, developing your skills in stitched, printed and constructed fashion design and garment making. You will learn how to develop textile processes. Different interests and strengths are highly innovative solutions to a fashion design brief through in-depth valued, giving you the opportunity to design one off textile art research, experimentation and sample making. Your personal pieces (both two and three dimensional), interior products or creativity and interests will be reflected through the opportunity to wearable accessories. design garments for the worlds of couture fashion, costume and accessory design. Starting by exploring stitch (both hand and machine) as a drawing medium, you will build a comprehensive textiles vocabulary to You will begin the year with varied workshops exploring the visual help you find your own voice within the subject. Workshops are research processes used by fashion designers to take an idea structured to familiarise you with different techniques including: from design to final concept. You will learn a diverse range of appliqué, soluble fabrics, heat reactive materials, weaving, fabric fashion and textile skills including fashion drawing, how to drape manipulation, screen printing, collagraph printing, and repeat and model a garment on a dress form, pattern making, how pattern design. We will also explore how contemporary and to select appropriate fabrics and fibres, together with garment historic textile makers communicate ideas. construction techniques. You will also explore how historic and contemporary fashion designers communicate their ideas and how Working in sketchbooks, you will evidence your evolving skills and fashion is influenced by social and political events knowledge, textiles terms and ideas, documenting and constantly reflecting on your creative development. By the end of the AS year Working in sketchbooks, you will evidence your evolving skills and you will have produced a body of coursework, which explores knowledge, fashion terms and ideas, documenting and constantly personal ideas through to a final outcome. reflecting on your creative development. By the end of the AS year you will have produced a body of coursework, which explores your The A2 Textiles course builds on your learning in the first year. design ideas, problem solving through to a final fashion product. There is one personally negotiated, more focused coursework project and one exam project. In addition to designing and making, The A2 Textiles Fashion course builds on your learning in the there is a written element to the second year of the course where first year. There is one personally negotiated, more focused your learning will be supported by group presentations and coursework project and one exam project. In addition to designing contextual lectures preparing you well for Higher Education. and making there is a written element to the second year of the course where your learning will be supported by group Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks presentations and contextual lectures. lecture time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time forms a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the Towards the end of the course you are given eight weeks lecture 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time forms this project. a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves this project.
23 ART & DESIGN ART & DESIGN PROGRESSION 1 PROGRESSION 2
The Art and Design Progression 1 pathway will provide you with If you are interested in creative study, then the Progression 2 the opportunity to explore your interest in creative art and design Art and Design course will provide you with a range of skills and through a series of projects. You will be provided with project briefs knowledge of the art and design area. where you will develop skills and knowledge of art and design techniques, processes and tools while focusing on a set theme. On Progression 2 Art and Design you will develop practical art The themes set for your project briefs will be broad and will enable and design skills in drawing and painting, graphics, mixed media, you to develop work individually to your strengths and tastes. stitch, and three dimensional materials such as wire, as well as researching historical and contemporary art and design. On Progression 1 Art and Design you will develop a range of art and design skills using a variety of methods and techniques such This course will develop your confidence to enable you to make as drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, stitch and graphics. personal creative choices through a range of themed projects. Your skills and knowledge will be linked to research that you will This will involve your discovery through the processes of making complete about artists and designers that relate to the projects. and designing within the context of art and design. The research into artists and designers will be used to inspire and extend your artwork and your knowledge of art and design. You will gain experience of working through project briefs with a variety of media, materials and processes in the areas of fine art The project briefs provided will relate to an art and design area of painting and sculpture, design, graphics and textiles. The projects work and will provide the basis for you to extend and develop your delivered will provide you with the opportunities to explore and skills, knowledge and ideas individually, working in a team and to a develop your creative skills and knowledge. time scale. All projects are coursework based. During this course you will explore the potential of technology, a English and maths will be included in this programme up to Level range of tools, processes, equipment and techniques. You will 2. You will study GCSE and/or Functional Skills to ensure that you develop your knowledge and understanding by applying your have the entry requirements to progress onto a Level 2 course. learning and skills in a work-related context. These skills will include: team working, working from a prescribed brief, working to deadlines, presenting information effectively and completing administrative tasks.
You will research both historical and contemporary artists and designers to inform and inspire your ideas and solutions to provided art and design problems.
English and Maths up to Level 2 is included in this programme of study. You will study GCSE and/or Functional Skills to ensure that you have the entry requirements to progress onto a Level 3 course.
24 ART & DESIGN JEWELLERY MANUFACTURE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
If you enjoy art and design and want to experience a broad range This course is appropriate for any person within a jewellery of creative activities, the Art and Design Extended Diploma will business who wishes to develop skills in manufacturing jewellery. provide you with these learning opportunities. The qualification will provide proof of a basic ability, knowledge and understanding of the craft at a recognised standard. Such You will discover how artists, designers and makers see the world skills provide an insight into the construction of jewellery which and learn how they develop and realise their original ideas in would help both in manufacturing and retail. both gallery and commercial settings. You will be able to use art and design to communicate your innovative ideas effectively and Achieving the programme will enable you to: realise your potential within the creative industries. • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression; Your journey will begin with experimentation and development • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers; of essential art and design skills in all the specialist areas we • Make a valuable contribution to your organisation with a offer. Your diploma programme will combine nine creative breadth of proficient manufacturing skills. areas by themes, enabling you to discover your interest, including: ceramics, digital, fine art, graphic design, contextual Entry Requirements: understanding, life drawing, printmaking, textiles and three- At least 16 years old working a minimum of 30 hours per week dimensional design. within a jewellery business.
For your second year, you will choose a specialist pathway: Fine Programme Content: Art, Graphic Design, Three-Dimensional Design or Textiles. You • Workshop practices could also select Fashion, Jewellery or Photography, to extend • Understanding and interpreting drawing for manufacture your skills and understanding and assist with the building of your • Identifying common precious metals and alloys portfolio for a Higher Education degree course, a foundation • Using manufacturing processes and tools to construct jewellery course or employment. A career within the creative industries and components could include: painter, printmaker, sculptor, graphic designer, • Using manufacturing processes and tools to finish jewellery illustrator, textile or fashion designer, photographer, jeweller, and components ceramicist, model maker, filmmaker or animator and many more • Use tools to produce hand engraving related roles. • Use techniques to identify and set stones • Identify how new and emerging technologies impact on working All your assignments will have broad starting points, allowing you practices in the jewellery industry to investigate and produce work based on your individual interests. • Health and safety You will use a visual journal/sketchbook to record and explain your thoughts, ideas, and discoveries and to follow your journey What is involved? towards your unique outcomes, as part of a substantial art and • A one-day induction design project. It will enable you to clarify your longer-term goals • Typically up to three days’ college attendance for each through your choice of a creative pathway and future. Functional Skill (if required) • The City and Guilds Diploma in Jewellery Manufacturing is achieved through 1 day a week at Truro College over 1 year.
25 AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING You will learn and hone essential industry skills within the newly constructed Seaton building, the centre for construction and engineering. Purpose built workshops and classrooms provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. Away from the College, you can follow previous students who have seen the pinnacle of technology and engineering with trips to Silverstone for Formula 1 and the combination of creativity and production with a behind the scenes look at Disneyland Paris. ELECTRONICS LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & A LEVEL REPAIR PRINCIPLES LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA
If you enjoy finding out about how electronic devices work and Do you enjoy Science and Maths? Are you curious about how fancy designing your own circuits then the A Level in Electronics vehicles work? Do you ever have the urge to take things apart to is for you. You may also be interested in computers and see how they work and have an inquisitive mind? Then a course in programming and these skills are taught on the course. You Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair could be for you! should already have a good knowledge of the maths, algebra and the representation of all sizes of number. You will learn about The Motor Industry is a diverse and interesting career path, the basic building blocks of circuits from the humble resistor to that can lead you down many avenues from motorsport, the multifunctional Integrated Circuit. The course will help those environmentally friendly transport, vehicle modification, sales, students wishing to study electrical and electronic engineering at parts distribution, industrial or even agricultural vehicles. Our Level university. 1 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is designed to be an introduction to various systems found on a modern day light You will start by understanding simple circuits with batteries, vehicle and enable you to make an informed decision on a career resistors, switches and diodes; constructing simple circuits and path within the industry. testing voltages and currents. No prior knowledge of electronic components is necessary but having some experience of The IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) govern the standards electronic design and technology would be advantageous. The and skills required by employers in many sectors of the motor practical work is supported by a large range of modern test vehicle industry. On completion of this qualification you could equipment, including digital oscilloscopes to display signals, gain employment as an apprentice, or progress onto a Level multimeters and software to analyse circuit function. 2 course to further your knowledge and increase your chance of employment. The course is structured to enable you to gain You will look at timing circuits and how using capacitors and timer work experience alongside it over the duration of the course. chips help us keep regular time and switch things on and off. The This is highly recommended in order to build your confidence world of digital electronics is explored looking at logic gates and in the vehicle systems being taught and to give you a taste of logical functions. work as a Vehicle Technician in industry. A period of sustained work experience will also greatly increase your chances of Next we look at amplifiers that provide gain for all kinds of signals. gaining employment within the industry or gaining a place on an You will spend some time designing and testing simple power apprenticeship with an employer for your Level 2 course of study. amplifiers as used in hi-fi and radio. Our Level 1 course is designed to be compatible with the Later you will discover how the basic microprocessor circuit, used apprenticeship programmes we run making transfer from a Level in most modern equipment, works. You will learn to program 1 full time course onto a Level 2 apprenticeship as painless and the chips to perform tasks such as reading sensors, displaying familiar as possible if you are able to gain employment as an information, and controlling robots! This is the world of servos and apprentice at the end of the year. stepper motors.
Finally we look at how radio circuits and systems work, broadcasting both digital and analogue waveforms. Here we will see simple transmission principles using aerials, cables and even optic fibres.
27 ENGINEERING LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & PROGRESSION 2 REPAIR PRINCIPLES LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
If you enjoy understanding how things work, problem solving and If you want to work in a garage repairing, modifying, servicing or making things, a Progression 2 Engineering course can develop carrying out routine maintenance on cars and light commercial your skills and put you in a better position to work in the exciting vehicles this is an excellent qualification that will help you achieve field of engineering. your aim. You will be customer facing and need to develop skills to allow you to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Engineering today is one of the most creative and stimulating of You will gain excellent technical knowledge on all of the systems occupations which will keep you constantly involved in emerging fitted to a modern vehicle. technologies and which will call on all of your skills and resources. Successful modern engineers are not just technically expert The qualification that you will be working towards is highly valued but are also first class communicators and team workers. For by the industry not only in the UK, but in other English speaking the resourceful and self-motivated engineer the rewards can be countries, potentially allowing you to work all over the world. e x c e l l e n t b o t h fi n a n c i a l l y a n d i n j o b s a t i s f a c t i o n . The IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) governs the standards and skills required by employers in many sectors of the motor Experienced engineers have high levels of job satisfaction as well vehicle industry. On completion of this qualification you could gain as good levels of pay. This course is designed as a stepping stone employment as an apprentice, you could work for a dealership into the exciting and diverse world of engineering and the wide and focus on a particular manufacturer or work for an independent range of opportunities it offers. garage that services and repairs many different makes of vehicles.
You will be studying in our well-equipped classrooms and our Working on modern vehicles can be very challenging and as a hi-tech on-site engineering workshops, being trained on modern technician you will need to have a variety of well-developed skills. manual machines and state of the art CNC Lathes and Milling Whilst an element of your day-to-day job will be hands on, every Machines. vehicle will present a new challenge and new problems to solve. Make no mistake, a modern vehicle is an extremely complex piece Units that you will study*: of machinery that needs experience, skill, knowledge and patience • Working in Engineering to effectively diagnose and repair safely, quickly and effectively. • Principles of Engineering Technology • Principles of Manufacturing Technology It doesn’t matter if it’s an old banger or a supercar, each car is • Using Bench Fitting Techniques the owner’s pride and joy; entrusting the work to you is a big • Machine Components using Turning Techniques responsibility and you will find real satisfaction in a job well done. • Machine Components using Milling Techniques
* Note these units are subject to change to meet local demands
You will be assessed at the end of each unit by online examination/written question papers and also practical activities to assess your competence in various workshop disciplines.
28 ENGINEERING MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA REPAIR VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
If you enjoy understanding how and why things work, then This award is aimed at young people or unemployed adults the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering will give you the who wish to study a full-time Motor Vehicle qualification that opportunity to apply the mathematics and science skills you learnt will help prepare them for the Automotive Sector. The course at school to build working systems both virtually and physically. is to be delivered on a full-time basis. The award assesses applied knowledge and skills and prepares you for employment, You will be stretched and challenged to apply the knowledge or progression onto a work based qualification such as an learned to solve engineering problems, to understand the Apprenticeship. It is for candidates wanting to develop practical importance of each link in the chain, and develop the skills to skills, and broaden their understanding of motor vehicle systems overcome problems as they arise. You will have the opportunity to and diagnostics procedures. It also gives you the opportunity to work as an individual and as part of a team both in the classroom learn how to develop others. environment and in the workshop. This course allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills If you are self-motivated and resourceful and want to learn to required for employment and/or career progression in the communicate effectively and work well as part of a team, you automotive industry. could work in one of the most exciting careers available with no day being the same. This involves the overhauling, diagnostics and knowledge of the vehicle systems which include: Engineers have high levels of job satisfaction as well as good • Engines levels of pay and this course will start to prepare you for the • Steering exciting and diverse world of engineering and the wide range • Suspension of opportunities it offers. You will develop new knowledge/ • Brakes skills in areas such as engineering materials, manufacturing, • Electrics electronics, CAD, design and project management. These skills • Transmissions will allow you work in many of the different types of engineering including Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Programme Content: Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering The course includes 6 mandatory units, 7 specialist mandatory and Materials Engineering, among others. units and one set of optional units. • Engines, including lubrication systems, cooling systems and In the first year you will complete a 90-credit Diploma and, engine management systems provided all units are passed with a good attitude, attendance • Electrics, including Can Bus, flex ray and fibre optics systems. and punctuality, you will then progress to year 2 to complete the • Chassis units including ABS, ESP, advanced suspension and Extended Diploma. steering systems • Transmission including clutches, manual and automatic gearboxes, final drive units and differentials. • Diagnose and rectify vehicle engine units and component faults • Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults
What is involved? We encourage you to refer to notes made during technology classes inside and outside of college hours; in addition we recommend that you secure access to a motor vehicle technology textbook to help you with areas of technology that you require extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide you with external web links and resources which will help you with your studies.
29 ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE & MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING INSTALLATION LEVEL 2 ENGINEERING - CNC MACHINE APPRENTICESHIP OPERATING LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
You will be working within an engineering, food production or As an apprentice in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering manufacturing environment, starting your career in this area you will be working for a hi-tech engineering company, making or with no formal training. The programme gives you the basic a wide range of manufactured parts to a high degree of quality skills and mechanical and electrical knowledge you need to and accuracy. Experienced engineers have high levels of job start a career in engineering. You will learn how to carry out satisfaction as well as good levels of pay. This Apprenticeship basic maintenance and repair activities on both mechanical and will start to prepare you for the diverse world of engineering electrical systems. Training will include how to repair or replace and the wide range of opportunities it offers. It will build on the components following machinery or systems breakdowns. You mathematics and science you have already studied and develop will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about engineering new knowledge/skills in many other areas. and have good personal organisational skills in order to complete the Apprenticeship. You must be capable of following instructions Engineering today is one of the most creative and stimulating of to carry out complex engineering tasks and overcome problems, occupations which will keep you constantly involved in emerging whilst either working as part of a team or on your own. technologies and which will call on all of your skills and resources. Successful modern engineers are not just technically expert, Benefits of Attending: but are also first class communicators and team workers. For • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst the resourceful and self-motivated engineer the rewards can be undertaking a qualification; excellent both financially and in job satisfaction. • To gain an understanding of the latest maintenance technologies and auditable maintenance processes; You will be studying in our well-equipped classrooms and our • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of hi-tech on site engineering workshops, being trained on modern industry experts. manual machines and state of the art CNC Lathes and Milling Machines. Entry Requirements: Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a Benefits of Attending: minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which two must be in • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst English and Maths. undertaking a qualification • To gain an understanding of the latest manufacturing Topics include: techniques in a high tech industry • Assure optimisation of the maintenance organisation structure • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of • Analysis of repetitive equipment failures industry experts • Estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives • Forecasting of spare parts Entry Requirements: • Assessing the needs for equipment replacements and establish Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a replacement programmes when due minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which 2 of these must be in • Application of scheduling and project management principles to English and Maths. replacement programmes • Assessing required maintenance tools and skills required for Topics include: efficient maintenance of equipment • Machining components using milling techniques • Assessing required skills required for maintenance personnel • Machining components using turning techniques • Reviewing personnel transfers to and from maintenance • Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation organisations • Build and maintain positive working relationships • Assessing and reporting safety hazards associated with • Fitting and assembly techniques maintenance of equipment • Turning and milling machining techniques and technology
What is involved? What is involved? The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, 30 assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified tutors. tutors, assessors and advisers. MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & WELDING & FABRICATION REPAIR LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
The qualifications in this Apprenticeship are highly valued by the This programme is for individuals working within a fabrication industry, not only in the UK, but internationally, and are awarded and welding role in manufacturing or production and provides the by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) which governs the relevant training and education required to become a successful standards required by employers across the motor vehicle craftsperson in the welding industries. industry. As an Apprentice, you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer or work for an independent You will be involved in making and building things from metal using garage that services and repairs many different makes of vehicles. methods such as cutting, shaping, and welding. Anything made from metal could be classed as a fabrication. Welding is a process The programme is ideal for apprentices to develop the skills to that uses heat to join the metal parts of a fabrication together. repair, modify, service or carrying out routine maintenance on cars You are likely to deal with development of complex fabricated and light commercial vehicles, who are customer facing and need items which require technical drawing skills, production and the skills to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. development of weld procedures, problem solving and design and Apprentices will gain excellent technical knowledge on all of the research activities of fabricated components. systems fitted to a modern vehicle. Benefits of Attending: Entry Requirements: • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst Candidates joining the Apprenticeship programme require a undertaking a qualification. minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D or to have completed a Level 1 • To gain an understanding of the latest welding, fabrication in motor vehicle qualification alongside Functional Skills. plate and sheet metal work. • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of Programme Content: industry experts • Health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment Entry Requirements: • Support for job roles in the automotive work environment Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a • Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which two of them must be automotive environment in English and Maths. • Light vehicle maintenance • Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling Topics include: system units and components • The latest and high tech welding techniques in Metal Inert Gas • Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Arc welding components • Developing skills in fabrication and welding techniques • Removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and • Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation components • Build and maintain positive working relationships • Removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and • Health and safety components • Removing and replacing light vehicle transmission and What is involved? driveline units and components The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning • Identify and agree motor vehicle customer service needs approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, • Inspecting light vehicles using prescribed methods and skills assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified What is involved? tutors, assessors and advisers. We encourage Apprentices to refer to notes made during technology classes outside of college hours, in addition we recommend that Apprentices secure access to a motor vehicle technology textbook to assist them with areas of technology that they require extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide Apprentices with external web links and resources which will help Apprentices with their studies. 31 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
This qualification provides essential training for service technicians wanting to improve their diagnostic skills who are working within the Automotive industry. It includes the diagnosis of complex system faults and advanced systems operation and provides essential knowledge to service technicians working on light vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots. This qualification is suitable for anyone looking to become a diagnostic Technician or MOT Tester.
Working as an Apprentice in a garage, the Apprentice will be repairing, modifying, servicing or carrying out routine maintenance on cars and light commercial vehicles. They will be customer facing and need to develop skills to allow them to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Apprentices will gain excellent technical knowledge on all of the systems fitted to a modern vehicle.
Entry Requirements: Candidates joining the Apprenticeship programme require a minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D. The candidate must have successfully completed a Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship.
Programme Content: The course includes 6 mandatory units, 7 specialist mandatory units and one set of optional units. • Engines, including lubrication systems, cooling systems and engine management systems • Electrics, including Can Bus, flex ray and fibre optics systems • Chassis units including ABS, ESP, advanced suspension and steering systems • Transmission including clutches, manual and automatic gearboxes, final drive units and differentials. • Diagnose and rectify vehicle engine units and component faults • Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults
What is involved? We encourage Apprentices to refer to notes made during technology classes outside of college hours; in addition we recommend that Apprentices secure access to a motor vehicle technology textbook to help them with areas of technology that they require extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide Apprentices with external web links and resources which will help Apprentices with their studies.
32 The teaching is very professional and you can always get the help you need. There are lots of amazing opportunities too including lectures on future careers and overseas trips. The friends I’ve made here will be lifelong friends and that’s one of the most important things.
Billy Rickards from Looe Environmental Studies, Business Studies, English Language, History and Politics A Levels Previously from Looe Community Academy
33 BUSINESS, ADMIN & LAW Many careers require commercial awareness and business sense. Learning in Truro, the business centre of Cornwall, you will develop an understanding of all the resources that are required for success in the commercial world and learn practical skills which are transferable to any industry. Exploring the global world of business, past students have visited Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris and New York. Your exploration of law and the justice system will develop analytical skills and the ability to interpret and evaluate problems. Specific progression advice will be available to you if you are seeking to continue your studies in law and past students have successfully progressed to prestigious law schools at competitive universities. ACCOUNTING BUSINESS STUDIES A LEVEL A LEVEL
Will A Level Accounting interest me? Do you plan on joining the world of work and industry during • What is profit? - is it the same as cash? your lifetime? Whether it is setting up your own small business • How does a business know how much it is worth? or working for a global multinational, many of the key areas of • How can a business measure its success? understanding and useful skills are introduced within the A Level • How does a business price up its products? Business Studies course. You will be provided with a valuable • How can a business control its spending and its cash? insight into the world of industry and why businesses make the decisions that they do and how this impacts upon markets and These are just some of the issues covered in A Level Accounting. individuals. The course will help you gain a good understanding of the processes and practices a business must undertake to The course will also help you develop numerical and literacy safeguard its finances, the financial decisions it must take and skills in an applied setting through class work and assessments. the preparation of its accounts to satisfy stakeholders. Financial Perhaps most importantly the course will require you to reflect management and planning are the backbone to commercial upon the commercial world around you and how it impacts your success and a sound understanding of accounting is important to daily life and future. anyone aspiring to a career in business. You will start off by exploring how a variety of different businesses What skills will I be developing? interact with their consumers and competitors and how they make You will be introduced to and practise double-entry book-keeping many of their everyday decisions. You will then go on to look at along with the production of financial statements (the income people within the workplace and how a business can get the best statement and balance sheet). These two topic areas are the out of its employees. Within the second half of your first year you fundamental building blocks of A Level Accounting and the majority will consider many of the more operational and financial decisions of work done throughout the first year and to a certain extent in the facing businesses. This will help build on your understanding second year will rely on your understanding of these aspects. of what it takes to manage a business, the importance of the everyday decisions facing a business and how it is critical to Accounting is as much about structure and the understanding consider a business’ finances. of why a figure is put in a certain place rather than just having mathematical abilities. Therefore students are expected to learn Within the second year you will begin to adopt a more holistic how to neatly produce financial statements when calculating the approach to business decisions and consider all internal elements profit made by a business (the income statement) and also when of the business together and how a business will develop a accurately valuing a business (the balance sheet). strategy from these. You will gain a greater appreciation of the choices businesses face every day and how having a future focus Being numerate and having good powers of analysis are required is critical. During the final stages of your course you will consider as you are expected to produce and interpret your calculations. the global environment that businesses now operate within and You must be able to evaluate by making recommendations on how how a business’ strategy must consider technological, social, a business might improve on its performance. As a consequence environmental and ethical consequences. you will need to have good written abilities so you are able to communicate your findings and recommendations.
What type of student is successful at A Level Accounts? Have a look at the following traits that you should be wanting to develop: • Able to think in a structured and logical way • Relishing problem solving with figures and a strong desire for accuracy • Able to make written comments on your findings • Have an eye for detail and wanting to present work neatly • A willingness to work hard inside and outside of lessons
35 ECONOMICS LAW A LEVEL A LEVEL
Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions Law pervades every aspect of our lives, ranging from the personal we make as individuals to the policies of firms and governments. decisions we make as individuals to purchase that concert ticket, The study of Economics enables you to develop a deeper to the perhaps more fundamental question of whether a person understanding of the world around us that is as valuable as it is suspected of historic child abuse should stand trial, despite interesting. suffering from dementia.
Economics has been defined as the study of the allocation Studying Law will encourage you to engage more fully and of scarce resources between competing claims and needs. critically with current affairs and to develop relevant skills in The subject deals with a multitude of problems facing modern research, communication, analysis and ICT. In particular, there will societies and governments. Economics has connections to many be opportunities to hone your debating skills as well as a chance other subjects such as Politics, Geography, History, Business, to experience the practical aspects of advocacy. Law is a natural Psychology and Statistics. partner to the study of English Language and Literature and other Modern Foreign Languages at A Level but the syllabus content You will start off by exploring the nature of markets and their role also connects well with other subjects such as Politics, Psychology in allocating resources in a modern economy. You will use the and Sociology. concepts of supply and demand to analyse markets. You will also investigate the central role of the government when markets fail. You will start off by examining how the English Legal System Next, you will examine the performance of the UK economy. Here works. This will give you an understanding of how our Law has you will be introduced to how levels of macro-economic activity developed over the centuries to provide us with different sources are determined and also investigate key national and international of Law, how these Laws are made and applied and by whom. We economic indicators, policies and problems. will also consider why it is necessary to keep the Law up to date to accommodate the changing views of our society and how this can Later, in year 2 you will focus on an understanding and analysis be effected. of the labour market and business structures. You will investigate the role of the government and examine key issues and policies During the course of the year, you will be offered trips to visit the effecting economic performance. Westminster Parliament and the Supreme Court of Justice as well as a trip to Europe to see first-hand the institutions which make EU Finally the performance of the national and global economy Law for us. On a more local level, at the end of the first year, all is studied which gives an overall context and framework for students will benefit from opportunities to attend the Crown Court economic analysis in an integrated and globalised world. Key to witness the criminal process in action. topics here include international trade, development, sustainability, the financial sector and globalisation. Later, in the second year, your focus will be on Criminal Law and Justice. You will examine the different forms of homicide and will consider the circumstances which can lead to a charge of, for example, Actual Bodily Harm or Grievous Bodily Harm. At the same time, we will look at a range of different defences and evaluate the effect of successfully raising a particular defence on the charge. Alongside this, you will learn about the role of the police during the different stages of the criminal investigation and will gain an appreciation of the various sentences which may be imposed on a convicted defendant.
36 ADMINISTRATION (BUSINESS BUSINESS/TRAVEL & TOURISM PROFESSIONAL) LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA PROGRESSION 2
This Level 2 course can take you straight into the workplace! Choosing to study the Progression 2 Business / Travel and By studying the Diploma in Administration you will acquire Tourism qualification is a great decision for lots of reasons, qualifications that are highly regarded by employers seeking particularly considering the nature of employment within Cornwall. to recruit those wishing to work in office administration, such The qualification will prepare you for many different careers by as a receptionist or junior secretary/administrator. This course equipping you with organisational skills, marketing knowledge, the has excellent prospects for employment as you will develop the ability to present your ideas clearly and financial skills. You will knowledge, understanding and skills which are currently required gain the skills and knowledge that will be valued by employers in in any administrative working environment. Whether you want many different sectors. In addition the programme will help you to to start work, become an apprentice or continue studying further progress onto the next level of study. education, this course will give you transferrable skills from which to plan your future career. The qualification contains a range of core, mandatory and optional units to ensure that students learn the essential knowledge Good communication, along with up-to-date practical IT and and skills so that they can progress onto further study (a more keyboard skills, are essential in today’s often demanding and specialist Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or Travel & multi-tasking working environment. We have therefore put together Tourism for example), or enter into employment. a programme of study which will not only give you the practical skills and qualifications for an administrative role but also the In business, you would be aiming to move into entry-level roles, knowledge of how to confidently work with current office practices such as assistants in business administration, marketing, finance, and procedures which are essential in today’s modern working human resources, sales and customer service. For travel and environment. tourism this could include positions within travel agencies, visitor attractions and hotels. Throughout this one year course you will also steadily work through the Level 2 specialist text processing units in order to Units you will study range from marketing to customer service. achieve the Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional) This is an exciting one year opportunity to study both business and qualifications. You will begin with text and word processing and travel and tourism before specialising at the next level. as your confidence and skills grow, we will introduce medical and legal text processing. Your English skills will be developed further BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners as we cover audio transcription and you will enjoy applying your develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning new found IT skills as we work through the business presentation, and skills in work-related settings. They are effective because they mail merge, and document presentation units. These well- engage learners to take responsibility for their own learning and recognised and established qualifications are assessed by termly to develop skills that are essential for the work-place. These skills examinations held in December, March and May. include: team working; working from a brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing So to recap, if you would like to be able to: written tasks.
• write intelligent business correspondence that makes sense The Progression 2 is the equivalent to two GCSEs and as part of • confidently carry out a range of administrative tasks which are this course you will also be enrolled on GCSE Maths and English required when working in a modern day office environment Language as well as functional skills, making a up a four GCSE • organise business meetings and communicate effectively programme of study. • use the internet to plan and book travel and/or accommodation • touch type at more than 55 wpm and build on your existing IT and keyboard skills,
then the OCR Level 2 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) qualification would be an excellent pathway to choose.
37 ADMINISTRATION (BUSINESS BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL) OCR LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DIPLOMA
Want to start your own business? Make your ideas happen? The Diploma in Administration course has excellent prospects for Create exciting advertising campaigns? Learn how to manage a employment as you will develop the knowledge, understanding team of professionals? Want the option to progress to university? and skills which are currently required in any administrative You can start developing your career in this sector by joining our working environment. Employers recognise these essential Diploma in Business at Truro College. qualifications as the benchmark for those seeking employment in an administrative role, however they are also an excellent platform If you have ever wondered how a business operates in an ever for you to progress to a wide range of further/higher education changing environment then the Diploma in Business is the courses. course for you! It will provide you with an understanding of how marketing, human resources, accounts, operations, sales, project Good communication, along with up-to-date practical IT and teams, management teams, directors and customer service keyboard skills, are essential in today’s often demanding and interlink to achieve business aims and objectives. multi-tasking working environment. We have therefore put together a programme of study which will not only give you the practical The Diploma in Business will provide you with essential knowledge skills and qualifications for an administrative role but also the of how the UK environment impacts upon how a business plans knowledge of why current office systems and procedures play and operates to ensure its success. such an important role in a successful business. It will enable you to acquire vital skills and the critical awareness Throughout this one year course you will also steadily work necessary for managing teams and creating value for a business, through the Level 2 and 3 specialist text processing units in order whilst preparing you for your career. The course can provide to achieve the Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional) a pathway both directly into a career in Business as well as to qualifications. You will begin with text and word processing and, Higher Education studies in this and related subjects. as your confidence and skills grow, we will introduce medical and legal text processing. Your English skills will be developed further There is a range of diverse optional units including: Recruitment as we cover audio transcription and you will enjoy applying your and Selection, which will develop your understanding of the new found IT skills as we work through the business presentation, complex legal process involved in recruiting new staff, as well as mail merge, and document presentation units. These highly the cost and time implications; Events Management, where you regarded and established qualifications are assessed by termly will plan and carry out your own business event, taking control examinations held in December, March and May. of every aspect including gaining the finance required; Creative Product Promotion, which will further develop your understanding So to recap, if you would like to be able to: of marketing and, in particular, the creation of promotional materials. Each optional unit studied will encourage you to • construct intelligent business correspondence that makes discover how the different functions combine in order to ensure sense operational success. • acquire a background knowledge of administration procedures which are required in a modern day working environment • organise successful business meetings and corporate events • understand today’s recruitment and selection procedures • touch type at more than 55 wpm and build on your existing IT and keyboard skills,
then the OCR Level 3 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional) qualification would be an excellent pathway to choose.
38 TRAVEL & TOURISM ACCOUNTANCY LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
If you want to work in the fastest growing global industry, travel, or Who is the course for? start up your own business while enjoying a career that allows you The Intermediate Apprenticeship has been designed for those to meet and engage with a diverse mix of people, then studying wanting to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work within the Diploma in Travel and Tourism will put you on the path to the accounting environment. Apprentices will also gain an AAT develop your career. It is estimated that nearly 10% of the world’s Level 2 Accounting qualification from the UK’s leading qualification population are employed in this varied industry. There are so many and membership body for vocational accountants. Accounting opportunities that you will be spoilt for choice as to what to do with technicians can be found in all sectors of the economy from the your future career. public sector to accounting practices. Apprentices will normally be working in an accounting role before starting on the Apprenticeship The course will give you an insight into the world of tour operations Programme. and package holidays, including being a holiday representative; the hospitality industry, including hotels ranging from budget Benefits of Apprenticeships: to luxury, as well as restaurants, coffee shops and bars; tourist • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within the accounting attractions, from purpose built theme parks to historic houses; profession. and the transport industry, including working at airports, and for • Achieve the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to airlines as cabin crew. You will develop your understanding of key work within the accounting sector. business concepts including marketing, finance, human resources and customer service. Programme Content: Apprentices will the study the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting A range of study visits will broaden your experience of the as a thorough introduction to double-entry book-keeping and basic industry and provide you with invaluable exposure to successful costing principles. Units include: entrepreneurs and the scope of the UK tourism industry. This is • Basic costing your chance to take a vocational course as an initial or further • Computerised accounting qualification, and gain an understanding of the many sectors of • Working effectively in accounting and finance the travel and tourism industry. It will develop your understanding, • Processing book-keeping transactions knowledge and skills to a high level of competence for • Control accounts, journal and the banking system employment within this industry or for progressing first to a degree course in a related vocational area. What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting Successful students progress to Higher Education, studying learners will be expected to attend one day a week at College. International Tourism Management, Events Management or other When you start the course you will be given relevant textbooks related subjects at university. Others readily find employment and taught the content of the above units. Attendance at all in a wide range of businesses in Cornwall, the wider UK, and lectures is expected. overseas. As an industry it is home to more small and medium size enterprises than any other so starting your own business is Assessment is through practical computer based assessments another career option. designed to reflect real-life tasks.
As part of the apprenticeship framework you will also complete Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
39 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER SERVICE LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? Administrators, office staff, personal assistants, secretaries and This comprehensive programme is for anyone working within all administrative roles where organisation, planning, systems, a customer service role, including Customer Service Trainee, communication, IT, dealing with customers, supporting team Assistant, Representative or Agent, communicating effectively members and managers and producing accurate correspondence with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, who are are important. resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting products and services, keeping records, gathering customer Entry Requirements: feedback and/or working in a team. At least 16 years old working a minimum of 30 hours per week in a business administration role. Benefits of Apprenticeship: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment Programme Content: and/or career progression • Office practices • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • Professional telephone skills, including dealing with customer Customer Service queries and complaints • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers • Dealing with difficult people • Communications skills Entry Requirements: • Producing business documentation At least 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 • Managing personal performance including SMART targets hours per week in a customer service role. • Time management • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation Programme Content: • Sales techniques and maximising sales • Professional telephone skills • Developing working relationships • Dealing with difficult people • Event management • Communications - verbal and non-verbal • Health and safety • Managing personal performance including SMART targets • Time management What is involved? • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation • A one-day induction and 13 days at college • Sales techniques and maximising sales • Typically up to three days college attendance for each • Developing working relationships Functional Skill (if required) • Health and safety
The Diploma in Business Administration is achieved through What is involved? building a portfolio, an exam and assignments. An assessor will A one day induction and typically up to three days college visit the apprentice at work to support the apprentice and coach attendance for each Functional Skill (if required). Thirteen days at the development of skills at work. college covering a range of workshops and training sessions. The Diploma in Customer Service involves a work-based evidenced portfolio and some tests. Assignments will also need to be completed. An assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace to support the apprentice and maintain an effective relationship between the employer, the apprentice and the College. Once all elements have been achieved, the Apprenticeship will be awarded.
40 RETAIL SKILLS WAREHOUSING & STORAGE LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? For individuals new to, or without a formal qualification in, retail People working in a warehousing business in the logistics sector. who are looking to boost their careers through developing a variety You may be within a manufacturing, dispatch, production or of skills suitable for a wide range of retail outlets from small shops, storage setting, you may be working shifts and/or working as part large shops, superstores and department stores. This will suit of a team. Warehouse operatives, depending on the size of the those who wish to learn the skills required to enjoy an exciting company, undertake a range of duties, including loading/unloading career opportunity. The qualifications in this Apprenticeship are of vehicles, managing picking bays, storing stock and selecting/ highly valued by the retail industry. packing customer orders, ensuring goods are ready for dispatch on time. Benefits of Apprenticeship: The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Retail Skills will enable Benefits of Apprenticeship: you to: Achieving this programme will enable you to: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for your job role and/or career progression; and for career progression; • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in the • Gain a nationally recognised qualification that is valued by retail sector; employers across the logistics sector; • Gain a nationally recognised qualification that is valued by • Develop the skills to contribute to an effective logistics employers across the retail sector; operation. • Provide a positive customer experience enhancing the reputation of your organisation. Entry Requirements: At least 16 years old, contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours Entry Requirements: per week in the warehousing/logistics sector. Over 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the retail sector. Programme Content: • Preparing to receive deliveries - receiving goods Programme Content: • Placing goods in storage • Giving customers a positive impression of yourself and your • Moving/handling goods organisation • Pick, wrap and pack goods • Dealing with customer queries and complaints • Processing orders for customers • Customer service in the retail sector • Assemble orders for dispatch • Sales techniques • Stock control • Display stock to promote sales • Security and loss prevention • Visual merchandising • Sort goods and materials for recycling and/or disposal • Helping customers to choose products • Keeping working areas clean • Working effectively in a retail team • Health, safety and security at work • Time management • Understanding customer service • Stock control, security and loss prevention • Customer queries, complaints, dealing with conflict • Point-of-sale procedures for age-restricted products • Professional telephone skills • Retail consumer law • Dealing with difficult people • Stock control, security and loss prevention • Problem solving, decision making, influencing and negotiation • Problem solving, decision making and influencing skills skills • Handling and processing customer payments for purchases • Teamwork • Understanding how a retail business maintains health and • Effective working relationships safety on its premises • Making a positive contribution to the business. • Professional telephone skills • Personal and professional development • Customer queries, complaints, dealing with conflict • Time management
41 ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Advanced Apprenticeship is the second level of the Administrators, office supervisors, administration supervisors, Accounting Apprenticeship programme. Apprentices will also gain personal assistants, secretaries and all administrative roles an AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification from the UK’s leading including: dealing with internal and external correspondence; qualification and membership body for vocational accountants. organising meetings and events; producing documents; managing Apprentices will normally be working in an accounting role before resources; managing office equipment; managing information; starting on the Apprenticeship Programme. managing administration systems; managing office facilities; developing presentations; taking minutes at meetings; managing Benefits of Apprenticeships: diaries; producing documents and transcribing notes. • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within the accounting profession. Entry Requirements: • Achieve the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to • At least 16 years old work within the accounting sector. • Contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the Business Administration sector. Employment role and Programme Content: responsibilities will need to include elements of management Apprentices will the study the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (see information above.) in preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, together with management accounting techniques used within Programme Content: industry. Units include: • Customer service structure • Accounts preparation • Continuous improvement processes • Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships • Concepts and practices underpinning customer service delivery • Costs and revenues • Service profit chain • Professional ethics • Relationship of customer service and business brand • Indirect tax • Monitoring and reviewing business performance • Spreadsheet software • Communication models • Negotiation skills What is involved? • Bespoke business documentation To gain the Level 3 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting • Minute taking learners will be expected to attend one day a week at College. • Information systems - Use of IT systems When you start the course you will be given relevant textbooks • Creating, managing and monitoring systems and taught the content of the above units. Attendance at all • Characteristics of business markets, business innovation, lectures is expected. financial management, budgeting • Legislation and the impacts on customer service Assessment is through practical computer based assessments • Health and safety designed to reflect real-life tasks. • Event organisation • Develop and deliver presentations As part of the apprenticeship framework you will also complete • Principles of marketing Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills • Communication media Level 2 in English and Maths. • Sales and negotiation • Analysis and presentation of business data • Chair, lead and manage meetings • Managing an office facility • Supervising an administrative team • Resolving business problems and improvement techniques and models • Principles of change management • Planning, managing and implementing change • Personal and professional development needs 42 • Organisational and personal aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion CUSTOMER SERVICE LEGAL ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This comprehensive programme is for anyone working within The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Administration was a customer service role, including Customer Service Trainee, created in partnership with CILEx (The Chartered Institute of Legal Assistant, Representative or Agent, communicating effectively Executives), with the aim to allow learners to gain the knowledge with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, who are and in-depth understanding of the legal environment and its resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting associated specialist areas. The Advanced Apprenticeship will suit products and services, keeping records, gathering customer individuals who work/are starting a role as a senior administrator feedback and/or working in a team. or secretary in a business or legal environment.
Benefits of Apprenticeship: Benefits of Apprenticeship: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment Achieving the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal and/or career progression; Administration will enable you to: • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment customer service; and/or career progression in the legal sector; • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers. • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a legal administrative career; Entry Requirements: • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the legal At least 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 sector; hours per week in a customer service role. • gain a more complex understanding of administrative and secretarial duties within a legal environment. Programme Content: • Professional telephone skills Programme Content: • Deliver customer service to difficult customers • Legal Text Processing and Legal Audio Processing - to • Monitor and solve customer service problems develop the additional skills necessary to accurately produce • Organise the promotion of additional services or products to professional documentation appropriate for the legal and customers business environment; • Support customer service improvements • Business Skills in the Legal Environment - to develop the • Implement quality improvements to customer service knowledge and skills to evaluate business management • Communications - verbal and non-verbal systems and identify and monitor the application of relevant • Managing personal performance including SMART targets legislation in the legal environment; • Time management • Proofreading in the Legal Environment - to develop the • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation knowledge and skills to accurately proofread and amend • Sales techniques and maximising sales documentation appropriate for the legal and business • Developing working relationships environments; • Health and safety • Legal Presentation Techniques - to develop the knowledge and skills to use advanced features of presentation software to What is involved? manipulate data within the context of the legal environment; A one day induction and typically up to three days’ of college • Legal Terminology - to develop the knowledge and recognition attendance for each Functional Skill (if required). Thirteen days at of legal terminology and abbreviations within the context of the college covering a range of workshops and training sessions. The legal environment. Diploma in Customer Service involves a work-based evidenced portfolio and some tests. Assignments will also need to be What is involved? completed. An assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal to support the apprentice and maintain an effective relationship Administration learners will be expected to attend a one day between the employer, the apprentice and the college. Once all college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the elements have been achieved, the Apprenticeship will be awarded. mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. 43 MANAGEMENT MARKETING & DIGITAL MARKETING LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This programme is based on the Institute of Leadership & This programme is for individuals working in a marketing role Management Level 3 Diploma in Management and is designed within a marketing team or with responsibility for marketing as part for practising first line managers who have no formal training and of their role. You could be new to marketing or without any formal team leaders who are seeking to move up to the next level of training in this area. management. It is ideal for managers who have responsibility for a range of team activities and will develop the skills and confidence Benefits of Attending: needed to manage a team effectively. This programme covers This comprehensive programme will enable you to develop, a broad range of topics, providing the opportunity to acquire implement and evaluate a marketing plan using appropriate and knowledge and apply it in the work place. cost effective channels and all elements of the marketing mix.
Programme Content: Programme Content: • Manage personal and professional development The Marketing Apprenticeship includes developing a marketing • Principles of leadership and management plan for your business and: • Principles of people management • Introduction to Marketing • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace • Market research - conducting market research, principles and • Principles of Business practice • Health and safety procedures in the workplace • Marketing strategy and planning • Manage team performance • Analysing competitor activity • Manage individuals’ performance • Contributing to the development of a marketing plan • Manage individuals’ development in the workplace • The marketing mix - 7 Ps • Encourage innovation • Digital marketing - Using digital and social media in marketing • Deliver a presentation campaigns - platforms, social media • Marketing promotion What is involved? • Managing supplier relationships and coordinating events • A one-day induction • Using the marketing budget effectively • Typically up to three days college attendance for each • Evaluating and improving own performance in a business Functional Skill (English, Maths and ICT, if required) environment • 21 days of college attendance. • Working with other people in a business environment • Legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in sales or Assessment is through a combination of work-based assignments, marketing structured answer questions, building a work-based evidenced • Principles of marketing and evaluation portfolio and work place visits to assess competency in the • Principles of personal responsibilities and how to develop and work place. This course requires self-study outside of the evaluate own performance at work scheduled sessions. Once all elements have been achieved, the • Understanding the relationship between sales and marketing apprenticeship will be awarded. What is involved? A marketing expert will deliver the programme and you will also be supported with visits while at work to coach and apply the skills at work. Work based assignments and online learning needs to be completed to achieve the Apprenticeship.
44 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Following close collaboration with the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR), this Advanced Apprenticeship has been designed for those wanting to provide administrative or secretarial support within the healthcare sector. The Apprenticeship will equip learners with the knowledge required to assist a professional healthcare team, whilst allowing them to gain specialist skills in areas ranging from medical terminology to medical word processing.
Programme Content: The programme has a range of elements, which can be further tailored if required, including: • Medical Terminology - this will enable learners to demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the field of medical terminology; • Medical Principles for the Administrator - will enable learners to understand health promotion and the role of the medical administrator in giving advice on health; • Medical Administration - will equip learners with specialised medical knowledge of administration in a healthcare environment; • Managing Communication in a Medical Environment - will enable learners to develop an understanding of the communication skills necessary to work in a healthcare team; • Medical Word Processing and Audio Transcription - will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills to accurately produce professional documentation appropriate for the medical environment; • Presentation Software - this will enable learners to develop their skills and knowledge to confidently produce, amend and present Powerpoint presentations.
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Medical Administration learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
45 CARE, COMMUNITY & EDUCATION As a caring individual it is vitally important that you have the necessary qualifications to play a role in shaping the lives of others. We will help you gain the skills you need to benefit society, helping others through support and education and being able to fulfil the growing demand for high quality, caring professionals. Alongside specialist knowledge, communication and organisation, you will develop your empathy and compassion to excel in a rewarding career.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE CHILDCARE / HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE A LEVEL PROGRESSION 1
If you enjoy learning about health and well-being, then the Health If you want a career where you can progress, feel secure and get and Social Care specification will stretch and challenge you by an enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing you exploring the rights and responsibilities of both patients and are positively supporting individuals with a range of health and service providers. You will gain a valuable insight into a broad social care needs, then this course is for you. This course will also spectrum of issues fundamental to meeting the needs of health develop the required skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed in and care clients and you will look at the importance of effective this sector. communication and its role in supporting positive relationships. Through practical activities, you will be able to apply your With a huge demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for knowledge and understanding to work-related contexts and progression and a job in which a high percentage of workers develop research, evaluation and written skills. report they feel their work makes a difference, the BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors has lots to offer. You’ll begin the course by exploring a variety of physical and psychological life quality factors and examining how practitioners Our course will help you to develop these qualities and give utilise a range of caring skills and techniques to manage the care you an introduction to a range of careers within this sector. of their patients. You will be provided with opportunities to analyse The knowledge base you will develop, such as care values, barriers to communication and develop your understanding of communication skills, promoting health and well-being and strategies for overcoming communication difficulties, such as understanding the importance of delivering individualised care Makaton, Braille and British Sign Language. within a diverse multi-cultural society, is not only vitally important but essential to progress a career within the wider sector. Then, you’ll move on to learn how people may face a range of challenges due to physical disabilities, learning disabilities, If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop mental health issues and social circumstances. Why are children your confidence, understanding and skills and then applying them, born with disabilities? What impact will the disability have on the this course could be for you. Topics such as an Introduction to the individual and their family? What societal and physical barriers do Caring Sectors and Communication are examples of the units you individuals have to overcome? You’ll explore all of these issues will study over the one year course. and develop your understanding of the risks associated with each life challenge and how the individual can be supported and For you to succeed in this course you will need to be prepared to safeguarded. take on new challenges but, most importantly, work hard.
Later, you will increase your understanding of the world of work Your learning will be through lectures and practical sessions. You in a variety of employment sectors; health, social care, children will be expected to conduct self-directed study and research, and young people and community justice sectors. You will learn attend visits to, and presentations from, various service providers. about these main employment sectors and reflect on your own suitability for different job roles. You will undertake a major piece of Assessment is continuous through the course and consists of independent coursework comparing two job roles of your choice. projects, presentations and written assignments.
Finally, you will be introduced to a range of diagnostic techniques and discover how practitioners diagnose and treat disease. You will gain knowledge of a range of dysfunctions and how they can be monitored through the use of ECG, CT Scanning, Ultra Sound Scanning and other advances in diagnostic imaging procedures. You will investigate how a variety of screening tests can be used and how immunisation programmes are implemented. You will also examine how a variety of illnesses can be treated through the use of drug therapy, surgery and other techniques.
47 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
If you want a career where you can progress, feel secure and get an enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing you As an early years educator your role will include providing a safe, are positively supporting individuals with a range of health and secure and stimulating environment that enables children to reach social care needs, then this course is for you. This course will also their full potential. You will plan for a curriculum that is aimed at develop the required skills, knowledge and expertise for you to ensuring high quality education for children aged from birth up to succeed in this sector. seven years and eleven months.
With a huge demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for A career within the early years sector can be challenging but progression and a job in which a high percentage of workers equally very rewarding. As an early years educator you will hold report they feel their work makes a difference, the BTEC First many qualities and have the necessary skills to observe, plan and Certificate has lots to offer. assess children’s individual care and learning needs. This course will offer you the opportunity to develop those skills over a period Our course will help you to develop these qualities and give of two years both within the College and out in a practical work you an introduction to a range of careers within this sector. placement setting. The knowledge base you will develop, such as care values, communication skills, promoting health and well-being and If you are looking to work with children and their families and understanding the importance of delivering individualised care enjoy working in a challenging but highly rewarding environment within a diverse multi-cultural society, is not only vitally important then this course is for you. The course offers a range of units that but essential to progress in a career within the wider sector. provide opportunities for you to learn through a range of different activities including lectures, practical sessions in our practical If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop based work room and visits from outside agencies. You will also your confidence, understanding and skills and then applying them, be expected to keep up to date with the current changes in the this course could be for you. Topics such as Services in Health early years sector in line with government policy. and Social Care and Human Life Span Development, Healthy Living, Health and Social Care Values, Social Influences on Health Assessment is continuous throughout the course and consists and Well Being, Equality, Diversity and Rights are a few of the 8 of written tasks, presentations, demonstrations and a research units you will study over the one year course. project. You will also be required to sit an external exam as part of the course requirements; this will aid your time management, For you to succeed in this course you will need to be prepared to organisational and research skills that contributes to effective take on new challenges but most importantly, work hard. practice when working within the early years sector.
Your learning will be through lectures and practical sessions. You will be expected to conduct self-directed study and research, attend visits to, and presentations from, various service providers.
Assessment is continuous through the course and consists of projects, presentations, written assignments and two exams.
48 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (HEALTH HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (SOCIAL STUDIES) LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CARE) LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA DIPLOMA
Are you interested in working in social care? This career is Are you interested in working in a health care setting? A career challenging, rewarding, interesting and exciting, requiring you to in healthcare is challenging, rewarding, interesting and exciting, have a variety of skills, knowledge, and expertise to succeed. requiring you to have a variety of skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed. This course will provide you a broad scientific base and an opportunity to study social care issues. It is also designed to This course will provide you with a broad scientific base and an prepare you to work in care related careers in a professional opportunity to study health care issues. It is also designed to capacity and provides the knowledge, skills and understanding prepare you to work in health related careers in a professional required for working in a health environment or a progression capacity and provides the knowledge, skills and understanding route for Higher Education. required for working in a health environment or a progression route for Higher Education. Throughout the programme lecturers and personal tutors will actively encourage you to develop as individuals and provide One of the great strengths of the Diploma is the integration of ongoing pastoral and academic support. theory and practice as you have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt at college to your work placements. The course aims One of the great strengths of the Diploma is the integration of to give you a varied learning experience and will be a combination theory and practice as you have the opportunity to apply what you of a student centred approach to learning, involving research for have learnt at college to your work placements. assignments, visits, guest speakers, lectures, group work and discussions. The course aims to give you a varied learning experience and will be a combination of a student centred approach to learning, An experienced team of lecturers, many of whom have worked in involving research for assignments, visits, guest speakers, the health and social care profession will support your learning. lectures, group work and discussions. You will need to prepare to work hard independently, carry out in- depth research and use a variety of information sources. An experienced team of lecturers, many of whom have worked in Throughout the programme lecturers and personal tutors will the health and social care profession will support your learning. actively encourage you to develop as individuals and provide You will need to prepare to work hard independently, carry out in- ongoing pastoral and academic support. depth research and use a variety of information sources.
Students on this course will have the opportunity to study in our Students on this course will have the opportunity to study in our designated practice suite where we have adult sized interactive designated practice suite where we have adult sized interactive mannequins. mannequins.
An important part of this course is work experience. You will have An important part of this course is work experience; you will have the opportunity to be placed in a variety of settings totalling a the opportunity to be placed in a variety of settings totalling a minimum of 200 hours which is a mandatory part of the course. minimum of 200 hours which is a mandatory part of the course. This will include at least 3 different settings. Previous settings This will include at least 3 different settings. Previous settings have included hospitals, dentists, early year’s settings, residential have included hospitals, dentists, early year’s settings, residential homes for the elderly, day centres for clients with mental health homes for the elderly, day centres for clients with mental health problems or learning disabilities. problems or learning disabilities.
Please note: A clear DBS certificate will be required in order to Please note: A clear DBS certificate will be required in order to complete this course. complete this course.
49 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Young Care was created in partnership with City & Guilds, with the People’s Workforce was created in partnership with City & Guilds, aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in-depth with the aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in- understanding of the health and social care environment and its depth understanding of the Childcare sector. The Intermediate associated topics. The Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit those Apprenticeship will suit those new to the childcare sector or for new to the sector or those who currently work in a health and those who have limited responsibilities and are working under social care role. close supervision Benefits of Apprenticeship: Benefits of Apprenticeship: Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Social Care will enable you to: Young People’s Workforce will enable you to: • Learn, develop and practise new skills required for employment • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the care sector and/or career progression in the childcare sector • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a health and • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a child care social care career career • Gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the health and social care sector Children and Young People’s Workforce • Gain an understanding of your role and responsibilities as a • gain a more complex understanding of your role and care worker responsibilities within a childcare environment Programme Content: Programme Content: This is an industry recognised qualification that provides a broad This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad and thorough training programme for all health and social care and thorough training programme for all Early Years and Childcare professionals and covers topics, such as: professionals and covers topics, such as: • Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People • Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - - Reviewing legislation and guidelines. How to respond to Reviewing legislation and the impact on the sector evidence or concerns that a Child or Young Person has been • Dementia - the impact of this disease on all aspects of care abused including e-safety and support • Child and Young Person Development - Understand the main • Mental Health - forms of mental health and the impact on stages of child development 0-19 years individuals and others in their social networks • Introduction to Equality and Inclusion - Understand how to work • Safeguarding and Person Centred Planning - the importance of in an inclusive way these within the context of the new Care Act • Health and Safety - Understand policies and procedures and • End of Life - perspectives on death and dying, aims and recognising risks and hazards principles of end of life care • Partnership Working - Understand the importance of partnership with carers Other topics such as equality and diversity, communication, duty • Communication - barriers and strategies to improve of care and handling information are also embedded within the communication taught days. Learning disability and dementia pathways are • Support Relationships with Children and Young People - available upon request. Understand how to maintain and support relationships Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the requirements of employers and learners in line with sector requirements of employers and learners in line with sector changes and the focus of legislation and good practice changes and the focus of legislation and good practice requirements. requirements.
50 SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 3 Diploma Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is for The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for Supporting Teaching those working in a childcare setting e.g. nurseries, pre-schools, and Learning in Schools is designed for learning support staff child minders, working on their own and/or supervising others. whose responsibilities at work are closely supervised. They This qualification confirms competence in this area and serves as will be working under the direction of the class teacher whose a required qualification for all new practitioners for registration and lesson planning and day-to-day direction set the framework within regulatory requirements in the early learning and childcare sector. which the individual works. Job titles include: teaching assistant; The Apprentice should have prior experience of the sector. classroom assistant; learning support assistant; additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; bilingual support Programme Content: assistant; foundation stage assistant. This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad and thorough training programme for all Early Years and Childcare Benefits of Apprenticeship: professionals and covers four themes: Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Supporting • Theme 1: Health and Wellbeing - Supporting healthy lifestyles Teaching and Learning in Schools will enable you to: through exercise and food and nutrition, promoting children’s • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment emotional well-being and understanding how to support and/or career progression in the education sector children who are unwell. • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • Theme 2: Legislation, framework and professional practice - supporting teaching and learning Understanding Safeguarding, health and safety, equality and • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the inclusion and working in partnership education sector • Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness • gain a more complex understanding of your role and - Understand the value of play, support children’s transition to responsibilities within a school environment school, develop children’s emergent literacy and mathematical skills and use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan Programme Content: for children’s needs This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad • Theme 4: Professional Development - Engage in professional and thorough training programme for all those supporting teaching development and learning in schools, and covers topics such as: • Schools as Organisations - Reviewing policies and legislation Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the and the impact on the sector requirements of employers and learners in line with sector • Child and Young Person Development - knowledge of child changes and the focus of legislation and good practice development from birth to 19, and the factors, including requirements. transitions, which may affect development • Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People What is involved? - reviewing legislation, guidelines and how to respond to To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship for the Early Years evidence or concerns that a child or young person is being Educator, learners will attend a 1 day induction followed by a 1 day harmed or abused, including E-Safety per week, 12 month taught programme, including ICT functional • Support Learning Activities - the knowledge and skills required skills if required. Further assessment is through assignments to support learning activities. This will include an understanding (these will require a degree of self-study) and assessor visits at of the planning, delivery, assessment and review cycle. employer locations with the expectation of witness statements and product evidence to be made available as required. Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the requirements of employers and learners in line with sector changes and the focus of legislation and good practice requirements.
51 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Who is the course for? Care was created in partnership with City & Guilds, with the The Advanced Level Apprenticeship is designed for learning aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in-depth support staff with a working role which requires competence in a understanding of the health and social care environment and its specialist area and/or across a varied range of responsibilities. associated topics. The Advanced Apprenticeship will suit learners They will be working under the direction of a teacher who has if they work as a senior carer or senior support worker in a health overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the classroom. and social care role. They will contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating Benefits of Apprenticeship: learning activities and will work alongside the teacher to support Achieving the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and whole class activities, as well as working on their own with Social Care will enable you to: individual, or groups of, pupils. Job titles may include: teaching • Learn, develop and practise the skills required to advance assistant; classroom assistant; learning support assistant; learners towards management roles additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; • Meet the more advanced occupational requirements to pursue bilingual support assistant; foundation stage assistant; learning a higher level career within the care sector guide; learning coach; induction mentor; team leader. • Gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the health and social care sector Programme Content: • Gain a more complex understanding of your role and There are eleven mandatory units to this credit-based qualification responsibilities within a health and social care environment with optional units to suit your working environment. However, topics/issues studied will be broader and could include: Programme Content: • Supporting disabled children and young people and those with This is an industry recognised qualification that provides a broad special educational needs and thorough training programme for all health and social care • Supporting children and young people with behaviour, professionals and covers topics, such as: emotional and social development needs • Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - • Supporting learners with communication and interaction needs Reviewing legislation and the impact on the sector • Supporting delivery of the 14 - 19 curriculum • Dementia - the impact of this disease on all aspects of care • Invigilating tests and exams and support • Mental Health - forms of mental health and the impact on Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the individuals and others in their social networks requirements of employers and learners in line with sector • Safeguarding and Person Centred Planning - the importance changes and the focus of legislation and good practice of these within the context of the new Care Act requirements. • End of Life - perspectives on death and dying, aims and principles of end of life care What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting Other topics such as equality and diversity, communication, duty Teaching and Learning in Schools, learners will attend a 1 day of care and handling information are also embedded within the induction followed by 6 workshop days, plus a further 6 days taught days. Learning disability and dementia pathways are for functional skills if required. Further assessment is through a available upon request. combination of workbooks and assignments, which will include a much greater degree of research and self-study. This will also Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the include assessor visits at employer locations with the expectation requirements of employers and learners in line with sector of witness statements and product evidence to meet the Level 3 changes and the focus of legislation and good practice standards. requirements.
52 The College has a good reputation and I get great support from all of my teachers. I’d advise future students to talk to new people; everyone’s really lovely so you’ll be sure to make lots of friends. I hope to go on to study medicine at university.
Anna Larkin from Truro IB Diploma and Medics’ Academy Previously from Penair School
53 COMPUTING & IT With an enjoyment of problem solving you will be keen to develop your analytical skills. To enjoy success in the world of computing and IT, you will add to your technical skills with teamwork and communication. You will have many opportunities to enrich your learning experience with fellow Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. You could also test your growing skills against other students across the country and compete in the British Informatics Olympiad. COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION A LEVEL TECHNOLOGY A LEVEL
If you enjoy learning about the fundamental principles and Few areas of life remain untouched by ICT. Consequently, concepts behind Computer Science and how software is employers demand increasingly high levels of ICT skills as new engineered, then the Computer Science specification will stretch technologies emerge and are integrated into our everyday lives as and challenge you. You will be provided with valuable skills in a essential tools for business in the 21st century. range of programming environments, how we use programming languages to solve a range of problems and how digital The ICT A Level is designed to enable you to develop the skills technology is used by others, particularly the moral, ethical, legal required in the modern workplace. and cultural opportunities and risks. It will also help you to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically as well This course will also be beneficial for wide ranging university level as allowing you to apply practical mathematical skills. study including: IT related degrees, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, the Sciences, Mathematics, or creative subjects such The basis of this course is computation, both in theory and as Media Studies or Photography. practice. Computer Science is an academic subject that requires you to be systematic and logical, and so often lends itself to the You will develop problem solving skills through exploration of more technically minded student. You’ll start off by developing moral, ethical, social, cultural and contemporary issues relating to practical skills in a range of programming languages, principally the use of ICT in commerce and society. During the course you C# and python. You will have the opportunity to perform Systems will study diverse topics including Human Computer Interfaces, Analysis, Software Engineering and Program Construction. Simulation Modelling, Artificial Intelligence based Expert Systems, System Development Lifecycle, The Internet, Computer Networks Then, you’ll move on to learn how software interacts with and IT System Security. hardware, in particular the role of the operating system, data structures and processes and how the principles of hardware Combining theory with practice, you will develop in-depth, small- impact on software and data communication. Later, you will scale ICT systems including spreadsheets, databases and web discover how different types of software drive the digital economy design applications and provide detailed, critical analysis of user and the implications of the digital revolution on the rest of society. requirements in your work at each stage. You will also examine issues with digital security and undertake a major piece of independent coursework on a software problem of A one year AS or full two year A2 program is available. Grades your own choice. awarded for the first year will carry to the second year to form your overall grade for the course. When you complete the course you As computers are now such an integral part of society, people with will have developed the ability to approach tasks in an analytical, A Level Computer Science skills are in extremely high demand. innovative and logical way with the ability to critically evaluate your Many career possibilities are available to you with Computer own work and that of others. The ability to utilise and understand Science including system analysis, computer programming, the role of emerging technologies will put you in an enviable animation and many more. Previous students now work around position in your continued academic study or in the workplace. the world for companies, ranging from Google to local businesses working with robotics and embedded systems.
55 INFORMATION & CREATIVE INFORMATION & CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRESSION 1 TECHNOLOGY PROGRESSION 2
This Level 1 Progression course will introduce you to the basics of If you enjoy learning about Information and Creative Technology ICT. The course is designed to stimulate understanding of software then the Progression 2 course in ICT will stretch and challenge for developing spreadsheets, presentations and web design. It will you by providing valuable insights into how ICT is used in the introduce interesting areas of improving productivity with the use world today. It is often the face and infrastructure of individuals, of Word Processing, Excel and Email. It is designed to promote groups, businesses, organisations and events. If you enjoy independent study and develop elementary skills in research, working with images, using the Internet for research and like the planning and time management. idea of building your own website, this could be the course for you.
You’ll start off by exploring how we use the business applications You’ll start off by exploring how ICT is used in many different of Information Technology; applications such as Word, PowerPoint ways and understand how useful ICT can be in daily life. The and Excel. These three are commonly used in business today ability to research effectively can save you so much time and and an ability to use them can be classed as expected IT skills by develop your knowledge of what is required to make projects work employers. You will have probably used them, but will be surprised successfully. You already use ICT in your personal life, so why not how effective they can be when studied to a greater depth. consider how it is used in business? We show you why it really is a PowerPoint can often be used to produce business presentations necessity. Completing the course gives an ideal opportunity to use and is a valued skill to develop. You will expand your knowledge specialist software applications such as Photoshop Pro Flash, and in the use of email, learning what is classed as correct use. ‘Komposer’, which you will use to build a website for your portfolio. You will also learn some coding that will give you an insight into During the course you will learn the basic use of specialist how the professionals do things. applications that will allow you to expand your knowledge in the use of Web Design Software. You will become familiar with the Then, you’ll learn how websites are developed and understand the software and start to develop your understanding of how it all importance of high quality sites. Most companies today have their works. own website and there are many jobs today that incorporate the skills of website development. You will learn how to research effectively and present the results of your research in an effective way by combining certain A knowledge of what makes the computer work and what to look applications. This will be an ongoing project that will cover the core for when it doesn’t is also valuable to you and you will cover this unit ‘Improving Productivity’. when studying hardware elements of the course. You will also experience a 3D Printer and Robotic arms working. A knowledge of these basic applications will help you understand what the business world is looking for in IT users. Later, you will discover the impact ICT has had on the world. ICT is constantly evolving and creates many career opportunities for the Later you will develop an understanding of how ICT is constantly skilled professional. evolving and creating many career opportunities for the skilled professional.
56 COMPUTING COMPUTER TECHNICIAN LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
If you enjoy learning about Computers and Information Who is the course for? Technology, then the Extended Diploma in Computing will be of The Advanced Apprenticeship in ICT Computing Technician great interest to you. Based on our hugely successful Extended is designed and structured for individuals working in a Diploma for IT, this brand new course has been completely commercial ICT environment. You would work as a computer revamped to cover the very latest subjects in Computer Science. technician, supporting the hardware and software needs within an organisation. This qualification focuses on all aspects of Building on your existing knowledge this course will stretch and a Computer Technician role including data security, software challenge your IT knowledge and skills. Covering thirteen different installation, hardware maintenance and computer systems. You subjects over two years you will study a wide range of topics will learn the importance of having excellent employment skills including the Principles of Computer Science, Computer Hardware such as, communication, attendance, personal presentation, time and Networking, Digital Graphics and Animation, Computer keeping, personal development, flexibility, commitment and how Programming and Games Development. this will impact on your career path.
You will work on a wide variety of interesting practical and Programme Content: theoretical projects. By the end of this course you will be confident The programme includes the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in in planning, designing and writing computer programmes, Professional Competence of IT /Telecoms Professionals and building websites, developing mobile phone apps, configuring BTEC Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles and and managing networks, and analysing and designing complex includes: computer systems for business. • Health and Safety in ICT • Develop Own Effectiveness and Professionalism You will understand how to configure and protect an IT system • Security of ICT Systems from attack and subsequent data loss. You will be able to describe • Software Installation and Upgrade the impact that IT systems are having on our world and how • Technical Advice and Guidance businesses are using the latest technologies to gain a competitive • Customer Care in ICT edge. • Working with ICT Hardware and Equipment • Software installation Upon successful completion of this course you will have a • Hardware maintenance comprehensive understanding of modern Computer Science. You • Computer systems will be well prepared to enter the work place as an IT professional • Principles of ICT Systems and Data Security or to go on and study a Computer Science degree at university. • Software Design Fundamentals • Computer Systems • Data security
What is involved? To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in ICT learners will be expected to attend: a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
57 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Advanced Apprenticeship in ICT Software Development is designed and structured for individuals working in a commercial ICT environment while gaining a qualification. The course will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and techniques to start your ICT career. You would work as a software or web developer creating applications and websites. This qualification focuses on all aspects of software development including software design, object orientated programming, plus data structure and algorithms. You will learn the importance of having excellent business skills such as, communication, attendance, personal presentation, time keeping, personal development, flexibility, commitment and how this will impact on your career path.
Programme Content: The programme includes the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence of IT and Telecoms Professionals and BTEC Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles and covers: • Health and Safety in ICT • Develop Own Effectiveness and Professionalism • Data Structure and Algorithms • Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements for ICT Systems • Creating a Procedural Computer Program • Creating an Object-orientated Computer Program • Creating an Event-driven Computer Program • Software design • Object - orientated programming • Event - driven programming • Principles of ICT Systems and Data Security • Software Design Fundamentals • Computer Systems • Data security
What is involved? To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in ICT learners will be expected to attend: a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
58 The College has high success rates and has given me the opportunity to compete at a high level in my sport. It’s also prepared me well for Higher Education and I’m hoping to go on to study Sport Rehabilitation at UWE Bristol. I’ve made a lot of great friends from all over Cornwall that I would not have met without the College.
James Griffiths from Redruth Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 Extended Diploma and Basketball Academy Previously from Richard Lander School
59 CONSTRUCTION The construction sector is vital in contributing to the national economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to support other sectors. You will learn essential industry skills within the newly constructed Seaton building, the centre for construction and engineering. Purpose built learning spaces provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. BRICKLAYING CARPENTRY & JOINERY LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA
The role of the bricklayer is to accurately and consistently lay The construction industry is a vital employer in the nation’s bricks, blocks and stones to architect specifications. They work economy. It offers you the opportunity to design, create and inside and outside of properties building and repairing walls as well to build. A career in the construction industry as a craftworker as specialist brickwork such as chimneys and fireplaces. covers a wide range of activities. The industry itself is diverse and embraces all kinds of projects such as office buildings, plants, This course is the first step to a career as a bricklayer. You will schools, colleges, highways, hospitals, churches, houses. It also gain an understanding of the construction industry and have an includes major maintenance and alteration projects. Large or opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. You small, the projects are built carefully and confidently by people with will follow a programme of study that enables progression to the skill and education to create. further courses and employment within the construction industry. The qualification we offer is aimed at learners aged 16 and above You will gain confidence by developing independent learning who work or want to work within the construction industry. There skills and will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and are two main trade areas available: how they contribute to our built environment. You will be taught in • Site Carpentry our first-class workshops and will quickly start to build walls and • Bench Joinery other structures on your own and in small teams. Of course it’s not all about practical skills, employers want smart and switched Both carpenters and joiners will need to carry out the following on people to help their business grow and you need to gain activities: knowledge of how the construction industry operates in our well- • Reading and understand drawings, which they then use to equipped classrooms and computer suites. create a project. • Planning tasks/projects to the most effective and efficient way If you are a full time student aged 16-18, you will follow a study • Effective communication skills within the team programme which will consist of your main Bricklaying course, • Have the knowledge of different types of wood and their enterprise and enrichment activities, and English, Maths and qualities, including grain, density and flexibility to carry out work experience. Through your tutorial programme you will also different projects develop personal and work related skills which will help prepare • Laying out, measuring, cutting, putting together and joining you for full time work after you have finished your full time training various timbers and materials. in college.You may also be given the opportunity to apply for an • Using a variety of different hand and power tools to the industry Apprenticeship. If you enjoy doing practical things and you are and safety standards. interested in construction, this could be the perfect course for you. As a carpenter or joiner, you will carry out most of the following tasks: • Cut and shape timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames • Make and assemble doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture • Fit wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings) • Install skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings) • Make and fit interiors in shops, bars, restaurants, offices and public buildings
61 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA
If you are just starting out in your career, have little/no prior knowledge or experience in construction, or don’t know which trade you want to go into, the City & Guilds Diploma in Construction Skills is a good place to start. The programme provides basic training in a variety of construction skills for those seeking employment within the construction industry, providing a good understanding of several subject areas.
The units that you will study within each module have been designed to provide a range of experience in order to enable a good feel for each subject area. All units have been tailored to meet typical experience demand within the industry, both on a building site and in a technical workshop. You will study a term, twelve weeks, in each subject; these being Bricklaying, Carpentry and Plastering and all completed through practical assessment.
The Diploma has been specifically designed for young people with no previous experience or knowledge of craft skills. You should however be interested in all construction craft occupations such as bricklaying, carpentry and plastering in order to achieve the qualification (which will be required in order to progress onto higher levels). Many young learners see the Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills as a stepping stone prior to embarking upon further study in the industry or onto an apprenticeship in a specific trade as, by the end of the programme, candidates have had a sufficient level of experience in the different trade areas to enable a comprehensive decision as to progression preferences.
The qualification is designed to be delivered almost completely in a workshop, carrying out practical tasks in each of the given disciplines, there will however be one session a week for theory work relating to the given module.
62 PLASTERING BENCH JOINERY LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
If you work or want to work as a plasterer in the construction If you work or want to work as a Bench Joiner in the construction sector, this course of study has been designed around the needs industry and have a recognised qualification in Carpentry and of local employers and provides a mix of both practical and theory- Joinery (Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery) then this based learning. course is an ideal way of gaining experience whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification at intermediate You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for level. This qualification has been designed around the needs of employment and career progression in plastering. You will study employers within the construction industry, in particular Bench units such as: principles of building construction, information Joiners, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based and communication; preparing background surfaces and teaching and learning in a workshop and classroom environment. mixing plastering materials; applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds; fixing sheet materials; applying floating coats to During the course you will develop and practice the skills walls; applying setting coats to walls; and health, safety and required for employment and career progression as a Bench welfare in construction. Joiner through the study of units such as: principles of building construction information and communication, set up and operate On this full time 1 year course of study you will learn about and a circular saw, produce setting out details for Bench Joinery how to use different types of plaster, render, plaster board, all products, manufacture Bench Joinery products and mark out from professional tools and equipment and you will gain the skills and setting out details for Bench Joinery products. techniques needed to start a career in the trade. On this full time 1 year programme of study you will learn the Here at Truro and Penwith College we have extremely realistic manufacturing processes associated with the production of doors, simulated work environments where you will learn and develop windows, staircases and other joinery products in both the theory your practical skills. We also have all the professional tools and classroom and practical workshops. You will also learn to use the equipment for you to use to help make your study here as true to a hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated with the real working site as possible. trade to enable you to produce quality joinery products.
During the course you will learn and develop your practical skills Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated and techniques in sand and lime rendering, scratch coats and work environments where you will learn and develop your float coats and the use of lightweight plaster, as well as plaster practical skills as well as the most up to date professional tools boarding, both direct bond and mechanical fixing, applying setting and equipment to make your study here as close to the working coats, skimming. environment as possible.
If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 1 Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study. in Carpentry and Joinery and develop as a Bench Joiner. Passing this course could also enable progression to advanced studies at Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.
63 BRICKLAYING BUILDING MAINTENANCE MULTI- LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA TRADE REPAIR & REFURBISHMENT OPERATIONS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
The construction sector is vital in contributing to the national economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to support The construction industry is vital in contributing to the national other sectors. In light of the current economic climate, it is more economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to essential than ever to gain skills and qualifications in this area, support other sectors within construction. In light of the current to improve future prospects and job progression. The role of the economic climate it is more essential than ever to gain skills and bricklayer is to accurately and consistently lay bricks, blocks and qualifications in this area, to improve your future prospects and job stones to architect specifications. They work inside and outside progression. of properties building and repairing walls as well as specialist brickwork such as chimneys and fireplaces. The role of the Maintenance Operative is to undertake a range of tasks which may include: You will gain an understanding of the construction industry and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and • Plastering realistic way. You will follow a programme of study that enables • Block/Bricklaying progression to further courses and employment within the • Carpentry/Joinery construction industry. You will gain confidence by developing • Roofing independent learning skills. You will learn how craft activities are • Painting & Decorating carried out safely and how they contribute to the construction • Ceramic Tiling process. • Plumbing • Drainage Within the Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma you will be taught in our first-class workshop, building training walls and other structures, Within the Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and and also study how the construction industry operates in our Refurbishment Operations Level 2 NVQ/Diploma you will be well-equipped classrooms and computer suites. Through your taught in our first-class workshops and also study how the tutorial programme you will also develop personal and work construction industry operates in a maintenance capacity in our related skills which will help prepare you for full time work after well-equipped classrooms and computer suites. If you enjoy doing you have finished your training in college. You may also be given practical things and you are interested in general construction and the opportunity to apply for an Apprenticeship. If you enjoy doing maintenance, this could be the perfect course and career for you. practical things and you are interested in construction, this could be the perfect course for you.
64 PLASTERING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering provides you with the opportunity to progress from beginner to intermediate level plastering. This qualification is aimed at those who have completed their Level 1 Diploma and want to progress further and develop practical skills and techniques already learnt into professional standard skills, or to progress through an apprenticeship and work towards becoming a master master craftsperson
During the course you will gain an understanding of the construction industry and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical way in our extremely realistic simulated work environment. You will follow a programme of study that enables progression to further courses and employment within the construction industry. You will gain confidence by developing independent learning skills.
This course helps you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression in plastering. You will study units such as: principles of building construction; information and communication; applying plastering material to interiors; fixing dry lining and plasterboards to interiors; laying sand and cement screeds and applying plastering materials to external backgrounds.
You will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and how they contribute to the construction process.
If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study.
The largest proportion of workers within the industry are engaged in craft occupations. All of these require self-motivation, skills in numeracy, communications and problem solving, as well as a broad range of technical skills.
65 SITE CARPENTRY BENCH JOINERY LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
If you work or want to work on a site or in domestic dwellings This is an advanced level qualification therefore if you have been as a Site Carpenter in the construction industry and have a working for some time or want to work as a Bench Joiner in recognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 1 the construction industry and have a recognised qualification in Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery) then this course is an ideal Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery) then way of gaining experience whilst working towards an industry this course is an ideal way of gaining further experience whilst recognised qualification at intermediate level. This qualification working towards an industry recognised qualification at advanced has been designed around the needs of Carpentry and Joinery level. This qualification has been designed around the needs of employers within the construction industry and provides a mix of employers within the construction industry, in particular Bench both practical and theory-based teaching and learning in a realistic Joiners, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based workshop and classroom environment. teaching and learning in a workshop and classroom environment at a more advanced level. During the course you will develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression as a Site Carpenter at During the course you will develop and practice the skills required intermediate level through the study of units such as: principles of for employment and career progression as a Bench Joiner building construction information and communication, set up and through the study of units such as: principles of organising, operate a circular saw, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, carry planning and pricing construction work, set up and use fixed and out first fix frames, partitions and stairs, carry out second fixing transportable machinery, manufacture shaped doors and frames operations and carry out carpentry maintenance. and manufacture stairs with turns.
On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will learn On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you the processes associated with the fitting of doors, door linings will learn the manufacturing processes associated with the and frames, windows, mouldings, roofs and many other tasks production of more complex doors, windows, staircases and associated with the role of site carpenter. You will also learn to other joinery products in both the theory classroom and practical use the hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated workshops. You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools, with the trade to enable you to install joinery products in a site woodworking machinery and other equipment associated with the carpentry environment. trade to enable you to produce quality joinery products.
Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills environments, including a fully operational woodworking machine as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to shop where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as make your study here as close to a real working environment as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to possible. make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible. During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery and develop as a Site Carpenter at Level During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 2 2. Passing this course could also enable progression to advanced in Bench Joinery and develop further as a Bench Joiner. Passing studies at Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement this course could also enable progression to employment or to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside further studies in construction at a higher level. If you are not mainstream studies. exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.
66 SITE CARPENTRY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
This is an advanced level qualification therefore if you have been working for some time or want to work as a Site Carpenter in the construction industry and have a recognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry) then this course is an ideal way of gaining further, more advanced experience whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification at advanced level. This qualification has been designed around the needs of employers within the construction industry, in particular Site Carpenters, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based teaching and learning in a workshop and classroom environment.
During the course you will develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression as a Site Carpenter through the study of units such as: principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work, set up and use fixed and transportable machinery, carry out first fix roofing and stairs, carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings.
On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will learn the processes associated with the production of more complex operations by fitting more complex doors, staircases, roofs, and other joinery products in both the theory classroom and practical workshops. You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery and other equipment associated with the trade to enable you to install quality joinery products.
Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work environments, including a fully operational woodworking machine shop where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible.
During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 2 in Site Carpentry and develop further as a Site Carpenter. Passing this course could also enable progression to employment or further studies in construction at a higher level. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.
67 CONSTRUCTION (TROWEL PLASTERING OCCUPATIONS) LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Plastering provides Who is the course for? you with the opportunity to progress from beginner to advanced This Apprenticeship is for Bricklaying or Craft Masonry apprentices level plastering. This qualification is a two year programme to gain a formal qualification and training at college whilst working. of study aimed at those who are already employed within the This Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit individuals construction industry and want to progress further to develop into who are starting a role as a Bricklayer or Craft Mason within a a professional plasterer and helps you work towards becoming a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid master craftsman. platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path. During the course you will gain a deeper understanding of the Programme Content: construction industry and have the opportunity to learn in a Includes: practical way in our extremely realistic simulated work environment • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the and apply this to your work on site in industry. You will follow a workplace programme of study that enables progression to further courses • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace allowing you to progress within the construction industry. You will • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace gain confidence by developing independent learning skills. • Erecting masonry structures in the workplace • Setting out masonry structures in the workplace This course helps you to learn, develop and practice the skills • Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace required for employment and career progression in plastering. • Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace You will study units such as: principles of building construction; • Maintaining slate and tiled roofing in the workplace information and communication; applying plastering material to • Producing external solid render finishes in the workplace interiors; fixing dry lining and plasterboards to interiors; laying • Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace sand and cement screeds and applying plastering materials to • Repairing and maintaining masonry structures in the workplace external backgrounds within the College. This is carried out one • Placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace day a week in College and is the Extended Diploma part of the • Installing drainage in the workplace qualification.
What is involved? You will also be assessed on site to complete your Level 2 To gain the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations you NVQ. This ensures that the skills you are developing in College will attend a one day college induction, college sessions and are being taken on site and you are proving that you are fully functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out competent and skilled at your trade. through on-site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice which requires self-study and You will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and how assessor visits at employer locations. they contribute to the construction process.
If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study. In addition to these course requirements you will need to undertake an NVQ which is assessed in the workplace.
The largest proportion of workers within the industry are engaged in craft occupations. All of these require self-motivation, skills in numeracy, communications and problem solving, as well as a broad range of technical skills.
68 WOOD OCCUPATIONS (SITE CARPENTRY OR BENCH JOINERY) LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) is designed to enable those who are employed as Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery apprentices to gain a formal qualification with training at college whilst working. This Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are starting a role as a Site Carpenter or Bench Joiner within a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path.
Programme Content: Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent upon the route which the apprentice is taking (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) and the units which the apprentice chooses in relation to their work activities: • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the workplace • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace • Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace • Installing first fixing components in the workplace • Installing second fixing components in the workplace • Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace • Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the workplace • Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace • Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace
What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units of the technical certificate and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer locations.
69 CONSTRUCTION (TROWEL OCCUPATIONS) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations is designed to enable those who are employed as Bricklaying or Craft Masonry apprentices to gain a formal, advanced qualification and training at college whilst acquiring experience of the role within the workplace. This Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will suit individuals who have a previous qualification and are continuing a role as a Bricklayer or Craft Mason within a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path.
Programme Content: Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent upon the units which the apprentice chooses related to their own work environment: • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area in the workplace • Erecting complex masonry structures in the workplace • Setting out complex masonry structures in the workplace • Developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, college sessions and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer locations.
70 WOOD OCCUPATIONS (SITE CARPENTRY OR BENCH JOINERY) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) is designed to enable those who are employed as Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery apprentices to gain a formal qualification and training at college whilst working. This Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are continuing a role as a Site Carpenter or Bench Joiner within a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path.
Programme Content: Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent upon the route which the apprentices is taking (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) and the units which the apprentice chooses: • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the workplace • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace • Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace • Installing first fixing components in the workplace • Installing second fixing components in the workplace • Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace • Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the workplace • Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace • Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery products in the workplace
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units of the technical certificate and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer locations.
71 EMPLOYABILITY We welcome learners who, for whatever reason, may not have previously been academically successful. We offer you a chance to have a fresh start in an outstanding college. The Employability programmes have an equal emphasis on qualifications and work experience and can lead to an Apprenticeship, Further Education or paid employment.
“Businesses report that workplace experience can be just as important to them as formal qualifications.”
Department of Education January 2013 SUPPORTED TRAINEESHIPS EMPLOYABILITY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
Truro College, as an outstanding provider, has been awarded A competitive job market means you need to be fully equipped the opportunity to take part in the Government’s Traineeship with employment skills to gain work. On the course you will gain Programme. the knowledge to prepare yourself effectively for employment or an Apprenticeship. The primary aim is to develop and enhance your You will already have a clear idea that you would like an skills for the working environment and improve your confidence Apprenticeship or you may have been trying, without much luck, and communication skills. If you are unsure of the career path you to gain an Apprenticeship. This course will set you up with a wish to take then we will work with you to look at your skills and placement in a business of your choice with a view of progressing qualities and match these to your ideal career. you onto that Apprenticeship. You will be supported in your placement with a dedicated 1-1 job coach. A key part of the course will be a work placement learning opportunity in an area of your choice supported by a job coach. Whilst on the Traineeship you will undertake a variety of You will work for a real business with a view of gaining paid recognised short qualifications (for example, the Chartered employment or an Apprenticeship with this company. Multiple Institute of Environmental Health’s First Aid course) as well as placements are available if you are unsure of a career path and any vocationally specific course that will help you obtain your goal you will gain references from these businesses to enhance your (for instance, the CSCS card for the building trade, book-keeping CV; employers are saying that work experience is just as important for accountancy, gym instructors course and pool lifeguarding for as qualifications! the leisure industry.) You will also have help with applications and support with interview preparation via video analysis. This Level 2 programme will explore enterprise learning techniques and you will gain an increased awareness of the Whilst you are on the course you will be classed as in full-time range of opportunities available in employment. Underpinning this education. You can enrol at any point in the year and the course will be Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) which are lasts between 3 weeks and 6 months depending on how quickly generic skills that are essential to life, learning and work. PLTS we can progress you into your desired Apprenticeship. If you have a significant impact on a person’s ability to make a confident are on a traineeship that lasts longer than 5 weeks and have contribution, both within and outside of their working environment. not got a GCSE in English or Maths then you will be required to work towards a qualification in these subjects. You will receive as Linked to PLTS you will gain vital skills such as: Communication much support and guidance as you require in order for you to be and Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision successful. Support is given by your personal tutor, your personal Making, Personal Values, and Time Management and embedded job coach and lecturers as well as any outside agencies that may across all sessions will be IT Skills. If you have yet to gain your be applicable. GCSE in Maths or English then you will work towards this as part of your course. The course can last the full academic year Progression Opportunities although learners are able to enrol throughout the academic year Your progression outcomes will vary upon your personal goal (Open Options) and progress into employment or Apprenticeships but you may choose to go into an Apprenticeship, full-time paid at any point. Whilst on the course you are classed as in full-time employment or you may decide to do further study (the level will education. be dependent on gaining a GCSE in English or Maths, as well as completing the employability award). In addition to a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Employability you will also undertake recognised qualifications to support a potential Entry Requirements move into employment such as Emergency First Aid at Work, An interest in learning in a real work environment. Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Fire Safety Awareness and Food Safety Awareness. There will also be opportunities to gain bespoke training in a vocational area; for instance, Pool Lifeguarding, Book-keeping and Paediatric First Aid. We will help with applications and support you with interview preparation via video analysis.
73 ENGLISH You will explore the linguistic and literary heritage of the English language, understanding how it influences all communication.
Your skills of self-expression and analysis will develop as you read widely and look at the genres of poetry, prose, drama and a range of non-literary texts.
As you progress in higher study or your chosen career, you will value your ability to interpret and communicate effectively in written and spoken form, which are essential skills for any profession. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE A LEVEL A LEVEL
Imagine you could take your innermost thoughts and insert them Love writing? Like to analyse…well, everything? The English into someone else’s mind. Well, you already have the ability to Language and Literature A Level allows you to be creative - not do this: it is called language. How do we learn how to speak and only in the fiction and non-fiction writing you will produce - but write? Where do words come from? Is the language currently also in the creative approach you can take in your analytical work. being corrupted or is linguistic change gr8? By studying English How? This multi-disciplinary A Level imposes no rules as to how Language you will explore these questions and more… you should approach your analysis of a text. Word class? Sure. Imagery? Of course! You will learn to analyse texts effectively while applying a range of theories and using detailed linguistic terminology. As well as texts This A Level also differs from those focused primarily on literature studied in class, you will also be encouraged to select your own by extending its coverage to explore non-literary and non-fiction texts! You will explore how spoken, written and multimodal texts texts. You can expect to study prose, drama and poetry, but also a are influenced by context and both reflect and construct personal range of texts such as articles, online copy and adverts. identities. The language analysed will be incredibly diverse including everything from a short informal text message between Ever wondered how some politicians are so persuasive? How friends to a formal speech by the Prime Minister in the House of misunderstandings occur when you text? This course has the Commons. answers. You will explore the nature of spoken and multi-modal language: how people talk and why they talk in the way they do. You will also explore the exciting and controversial area of child language acquisition. How can children learn to form words and Opportunities abound to develop your creative writing in different sentences within just a few years? Do children have an innate genres, reflecting on your practice in order to become a critical ability to learn language or do they simply imitate others? We will reviewer of your own as well as others’ works. What’s great is that explore the views of theorists in response to such questions and you get to choose what you write and to discuss the texts which we will analyse a range of texts both by and featuring children. have inspired this creativity.
How has the English language changed since 1550? From the Writing is often more than a ripping yarn or interesting influence of Caxton’s printing press, the King James Bible and characters. You will explore how literature represents ‘Society Shakespeare’s plays all the way through to the influence of the and the Individual’ through the study of the prose classic, Great Internet, text speak (or ‘txtspk’!) and Americanisation, you will Expectations by Charles Dickens. Alongside this you will delve into investigate how English varies globally, regionally and socially and the cynical, yet beautiful, poetry of Philip Larkin. Through these consider attitudes towards language change. texts you will explore visions and versions of the world different to your own – and interrogate how these writers use their work to You have plenty of opportunity to pursue your own interests in this comment on the role and the abuses of the state, the responsibility subject. You will produce your own creative writing in a genre of of the individual and the struggle we all face in discovering who we your choice and you will also conduct an independent investigation really are versus who society asks us to be. which can focus on topics such as gender, power and journalism. This course will not only prepare you for a variety of higher The AS is a separate qualification; at the end of Year 1, all education courses, but also develop your ability to think, to create, students will sit the AS exams. The content of Year 1 of the A to speak, to read and to write - with flair. Level is identical to the content of the AS and taking the AS exams means you will have a realistic idea of your progress so far on the A Level. You will gain a qualification even if you decide not to continue to Year 2. Universities have said they will find AS grades helpful when making offers.
75 ENGLISH LITERATURE A LEVEL
If you enjoy reading and analysing literary texts, then this is the course for you. You will study a range of challenging and stimulating works from a variety of periods from 1610-2010. The course offers opportunities for comparisons between texts and genres and considers works of literature in their historical and cultural contexts. You will learn the skills of close textual analysis and literary criticism.
In Year 1 you will be introduced to dystopian fiction. A dystopia is a nightmarish society, and writers use this genre to comment on and criticise the society in which they write. You will study George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, a terrifying vision of the future where everyone is controlled by an oppressive government.
In Year 2 you will compare this to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, a feminist dystopia which shares many themes with Orwell such as power and identity.
In Year 1 you will also study Tennessee Williams’ 1940s play A Streetcar Named Desire; the 19th century poems of Christina Rossetti, including her most famous poem ‘Goblin Market’, and Shakespeare’s last solo play, The Tempest, which combines magic and innovative theatrical spectacle with political commentary on Renaissance society.
In Year 2, in addition to The Handmaid’s Tale, you will study Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, a 19th century play with an ending so controversial Ibsen had to rewrite it in order to have it performed in Germany! In Year 2 you will also write two pieces of coursework. You will have a large degree of independence in your choice of texts and tasks (with guidance from your teacher).
The AS is a separate qualification. However, at the end of Year 1, all students will sit the AS exams. The content of Year 1 of the A Level is identical to the content of the AS and taking the AS exams means you will have a realistic idea of your progress so far on the A Level. Further, you will gain a qualification even if you decide not to continue to Year 2. In addition, universities have said they will find AS grades helpful when making course offers.
76 The College has a good reputation. I really enjoy the placement element of my course as it gives me the opportunity to develop my skills. I’d advise any future students to take full advantage of all the great facilities.
Storm Cockroft from St Columb Major Children’s Play, Learning and Development Level 3 Diploma Previously from Truro School
77 FOOD, CATERING & HOSPITALITY The hospitality industry is one of the cornerstones of the Cornish economy and you will gain the skills needed for success. You will discover and develop new talents, working as part of a team and experiencing the buzz of a professional kitchen in our Spires Restaurant. You could choose to work part-time within the industry whilst at College and will be able to put your new found knowledge to immediate use, gaining a real sense of achievement throughout your course. HOME ECONOMICS PROFESSIONAL COOKERY A LEVEL LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA
This course aims to give you an understanding of a variety If you enjoy cookery, creating your own dishes and want to learn of issues including nutrition, food production, food safety and more about becoming a professional chef then this course will hygiene, social and environmental issues and family and society stretch and challenge you, by providing valuable insights into what issues. If you are interested in food and nutrition as well as the qualities you require to work in a busy, sometimes stressful but wide range of factors which can affect people’s life chances, such ultimately rewarding hospitality industry. This course will also help as family, poverty, employment, unemployment and housing, then you to develop your catering knowledge, communication and team this is the ideal course for you. working skills, as well as incorporating a Level 1 Food Service and Barista qualification to complement your all-round understanding You will study two units in the first year of the course: Society and of front and back of restaurant teams. Health, which looks at issues which affect individuals, families, households and society, such as changes in the population, For the professional cookery element you will be practising different kinds of families, poverty and standards of living, different cooking methods, such as boiling, steaming, stewing, employment and unemployment, housing and homelessness, braising, baking, grilling, roasting, poaching and deep and environmental issues; the welfare state; health problems and shallow frying, as well as cold foods and regeneration of pre- government responses. You will look at statistical evidence prepared foods. Theory and practical classes will underpin why to show how these factors have changed and develop an we cook food and how as chefs we can make basic ingredients understanding of why changes have occurred. For example, we more palatable and appealing. Alongside this, you will be given have an ageing population due to changes in health care and information on the industry as a whole, on healthier foods and standards of living. You will then go on to discuss and analyse special diets and Health and Safety which will be used to complete the possible effects of these changes on individuals, families, coursework assignments during the year. households and society. Throughout the year you will working in our new Spires training The second unit is Resource Management where you will study restaurant as part of a team, where you will prepare, cook and topics with reference to the management of food resources and present fine dining food to paying customers during a lunchtime related issues. Topics include: Management of Resources and service, gaining valuable real working environment skills and Financial Awareness; Food Provision; Consumer Rights; Food improving your personal workplace skills. You will also learn new Preparation and Cooking Equipment; Food Safety and Hygiene. skills in our two training kitchens, where food produced will be sold in our Bistro Café or Spires restaurant shop. In the second year you will again study two units. The first unit is a research project where you will develop your own area of During the year and outside of your practical and theory lessons study with lecturer guidance. Research is focused on up-to-date you will be given the opportunity to complete and gain additional issues linked to health and nutrition, for example, healthy eating; qualifications at Level 2 to boost your industry knowledge and reducing obesity levels; addressing the problem of tooth decay; future employability, including Food Safety, Cleaning, Allergen and minimising the risk of food poisoning; meeting the dietary needs First Aid. of an individual with diabetes, etc. You might choose to look at developing a new product to meet a particular dietary need and For the food and beverage service element you will be working you could carry out a survey to assess people’s views of your within a small team helping to prepare our Spires restaurant for proposed new product. a daily lunchtime service, as well as serving customers food and clearing down on completion. You will also work under supervision The second unit involves looking at nutrition to develop an behind the restaurant bar preparing and serving hot and cold understanding of a balanced diet and malnutrition. You will then drinks including Barista style coffees. Additional duties include go on to look at: Nutrients and Energy; Dietary Needs (babies, serving customers in our Bistro café and Spires shop. pre-school children, young children, adolescents, adults, elderly people, vegetarian/vegan, pregnant and lactating women); Design, Development and Production of Food; Developments in the Food Industry.
79 PROFESSIONAL COOKERY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
The Level 2 Professional Cookery Diploma builds on the skills you The Level 3 Professional Cookery Diploma builds on the skills you have developed at Level 1. have developed at Level 1 and 2.
If you enjoyed the skills and knowledge you gained in Level 1 If you enjoyed the skills and knowledge you gained in Level 1 Professional Cookery, this will further your ability to create your and 2 Professional Cookery, this will further your ability to create own dishes and learn more about becoming a professional your own dishes and learn more about becoming a professional chef. This course will stretch and challenge you by providing chef then this course will stretch and challenge you by providing valuable insights into what qualities you require to work in the valuable insights into what qualities you require to work in a busy, sometimes stressful but ultimately rewarding, hospitality busy, sometimes stressful but ultimately rewarding Hospitality industry. This course will also help you to develop your catering Industry. This course will also help you develop your catering knowledge, communication and team working skills as well as knowledge, communication and team working skills as well as incorporate a Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage Service incorporate a Level 2 Professional Food and Beverage Service and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate to complement your all round and Level 2 Food Safety Certificate to complement your all round understanding of front and back of restaurant teams. understanding of front and back of restaurant teams.
For the professional cookery element you will be practising more For the professional cookery element you will be practicing more advanced cooking methods such as preparing and cooking meat advanced cooking methods such as advanced skills in preparing and offal, fish and shellfish, rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes. and cooking meat and offal, fish and shellfish, and practical You will also look at pastry based dishes such as preparing and gastronomy. You will also look at pastry based dishes such as cooking paste products, hot and cold desserts, biscuits, cakes preparing and cooking paste products, hot and cold desserts, and sponges and fermented dough products. Theory and practical biscuits, cakes and sponges and fermented dough products. classes will underpin why we cook food and how as chefs we can Theory and practical classes will underpin the supervisory skills in make basic ingredients more palatable and appealing. Alongside the hospitality industry and the principles of food safety supervision this, you will be given information on the industry as a whole, on which will be used to complete coursework assignments during healthier foods and special diets and Health and Safety which will the year. be used to complete coursework assignments during the year. The specific units you will study are: Throughout the year you will working in our new Spires restaurant • The principles of food safety supervision for catering as part of a team, where you will prepare, cook and present • Supervisory skills in the hospitality industry fine dining food to paying customers during a lunchtime service, • Practical gastronomy gaining valuable real working environment skills and improving • Advanced skills and techniques in producing vegetable and your personal workplace skills. You will also learn new skills in vegetarian dishes our two training kitchens, where food produced will be sold in our • Advanced skills and techniques in producing meat dishes Bistro Café or Spires restaurant shop. • Advanced skills and techniques in producing poultry and game dishes For the food and beverage service element you will be working • Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish within a small team helping to prepare our Spires restaurant for dishes a daily lunchtime service as well as serving customers food and • Produce petit fours clearing down on completion. You will learn advanced service • Produce paste products skills such as Gueridon (table theatre) and how to make cocktails • Produce hot, cold and frozen desserts and serve wines to match the foods being prepared. You will • Produce fermented dough and batter products also work under supervision behind the restaurant bar preparing • Produce biscuits, cakes and sponges and serving hot and cold drinks including Barista style coffees. Additional duties include serving customers in our Bistro Café and Throughout the year you will working in our new Spires restaurant Spires shop. as part of a team, where you will prepare, cook and present fine dining food to paying customers during a lunchtime service, gaining valuable real working environment skills and improving your personal workplace skills. You will also learn new skills in 80 our two training kitchens, where food produced will be sold in our bistro café or Spires restaurant shop. FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL PATISSERIE & SUPERVISION CONFECTIONERY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
If you enjoy food and beverage service and want to build on If you enjoyed Level 2 Professional Cookery and want to build on existing skills and learn more about becoming a professional your existing skills, learn more about becoming a Professional supervisor or manager in the hospitality industry then this course Patisserie and Confectionery Chef within the catering and will stretch and challenge you. You will be provided with the hospitality industry. This course will stretch and challenge you opportunity to develop your management skills and build a strong by providing you with the opportunity to develop your craft skills work ethic in which you will learn the qualities you require to work and build a strong work ethic in which you will learn the qualities in an industry that is challenging but very rewarding. You will be you require to work in an industry that is challenging but very given the chance to learn in a real working environment in which rewarding. you will be given a team of students who you will be directly responsible for, ensuring you practically develop the necessary You will be given the opportunity to learn in a real working skills to flourish. environment in which you will be responsible for the planning, design and service of desserts on a daily menu. Spires training Spires training restaurant is a purpose built 50 seat open plan restaurant is a purpose built 50 seat open plan restaurant with restaurant with all of the latest equipment and service styles for all of the latest equipment and service styles for you to practise you to practise your art. The qualification incorporates the Level 3 your art. The qualification incorporates the Level 3 Food Safety Food Safety Certificate to ensure that you have the relevant health Certificate to ensure you have the relevant health and safety and safety knowledge to enter the industry ready for work and fully knowledge to enter the industry ready for work and fully up to date. up to date. Within patisserie and confectionary you will be practising your For the Food and Beverage Service Supervision you will be skills in crafting baked goods, such as artisan breads and cakes, practising your management skills, food and beverage service, as well as petit fours, display pieces and hot and cold desserts. promotion, customer service and additional units such as barista The theory and practical classes will focus on what makes a skills, serving alcoholic beverages and cocktails, to name just a good patisserie chef and how to creatively display and present few. The theory and practical classes will focus on what makes a the dishes you prepare for service in a variety of settings. You will good manager and how to put this in place within the workplace. learn how to run a pastry section within a professional kitchen and You will learn how to give feedback, to be a team player and how how to give feedback, to be a team player and how to develop to develop members of your team to be at their best at all times. members of your team to be at their best at all times.
Units: Units: The specific units you will study are as follows: The specific units you will study are as follows: • Principles of promoting food and beverage services • Supervisory skills in the hospitality industry • Supervision of hospitality events • Practical gastronomy • Legislation in food and beverage service • Display pieces and decorative items • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks • Produce petit fours • Food and drink matching • Produce hot, cold and frozen desserts • Prepare and serve wines • Produce paste products • Principles of supervising customer service performance • Produce fermented dough and batter products • Principles of supervising food and beverage services • Produce biscuits, cakes and sponges • Barista skills There will be additional opportunities to take part in evening There will be additional opportunities to take part in evening functions and outside events, including skills shows, weddings, functions and outside events, include skills shows, weddings, birthdays, fine dining evenings, parties and meetings. It will birthdays, fine dining evenings, parties and meetings. It will be your responsibility to plan and execute these to the highest be your responsibility to plan and execute these to the highest possible standard. possible standard.
81 FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE FOOD PRODUCTION & COOKING LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This is ideal for staff working front of house within restaurants, Catering kitchen assistants helping with food preparation, cooks bars, hotels and pubs. There are no formal entry requirements but preparing, cooking and serving simple meals, including large you will need a ‘can do’ attitude. volume meal service or those working within a café, canteens, care homes or restaurants with a limited menu choice. Programme Content: The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an This is a prestigious learning and development programme, valued NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food & Beverage Service and a Level by employers, trade associations and professional bodies in an 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units industry currently worth £30bn to the English economy. There covering: are no formal entry requirements but employers are looking for • Prepare and serve wines and cocktails those who are keen to work as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ • Prepare and serve hot drinks attitude, have high standards of personal hygiene, be excellent • Provide counter, buffet, take-away and carvery service timekeepers and be willing to work shifts, which will often be • Provide table and silver service outside the 9.00 - 5.00 pattern. • Managing stock • Taking customer payment Programme Content: • Positive customer service - creating a positive impression of The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ the organisation Level 2 Diploma in Food Production & Cooking and a Level 2 • Promote additional services and up-selling and resolve Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, which covers: customer service provide • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Maintain health, safety and security of the working environment • Food safety and hygiene practices including food safety and hygiene practices • Working as part of a team • Working as part of a team • Food preparation • Promoting and presenting menus What is involved? • Healthier dishes To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Food & • Complete kitchen documentation Beverage Service you will be expected to attend sessions • The production of simple dishes including fish, poultry, meat at College to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some and vegetables, bread and dough, rice and pastas, hot and professional skills seminars covering specialist areas of food cold desserts, cakes and biscuits and beverage service. Assessment is through various methods • The preparation of meals to meet relevant nutritional standards including practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions. What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Food Production & Cooking you will attend College to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some professional skills seminars covering specialist areas of hospitality. Assessment is through various methods including practical observations in the workplace, assignments and discussions.
82 HOSPITALITY SERVICES LICENSED HOSPITALITY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This is a prestigious learning and development programme, This programme is designed for staff working behind a bar or valued by employers, trade associations and professional in customer facing roles in the bar area, employed in various bodies in an industry currently worth £30bn to the English licensed hospitality premises. You may be new to the role or not economy. Intermediate Level apprentices will train in Hospitality have received formal training in this area, or looking to progress Services; this can include a range of duties including serving your skills further. There are no formal entry requirements but customers, preparing and cooking food, serving drinks, reception, employers are looking for those who are keen to work as part of cleaning and preparing rooms in a number of settings including a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, have high standards of personal cafes, restaurants, hotels and pubs. There are no formal entry hygiene, be excellent timekeepers and be willing to work shifts. requirements but employers are looking for those who are keen to work as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, have high Programme Content: standards of personal hygiene, be excellent timekeepers and be The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ willing to work shifts, which will often be outside the 9.00 - 5.00 Level 2 Diploma in Licensed Hospitality Skills and a Level 2 pattern. Certificate in Licensed Hospitality Operations , with units covering: • Legal and social responsibilities of a personal licence holder Programme Content: • Customer service excellence The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ • Customer and drinks service, beer and cellar quality Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services and a Level 2 Certificate in • Principles of providing a buffet and carvery service Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units covering: • Understanding a business market, sales promotions and • Health, safety and security of the working environment merchandising, understanding and selling wine including food safety and hygiene practices • Health and safety in the workplace and food safety in catering • Working as part of a team • Alcohol and drugs awareness • Employee rights and responsibilities • Conflict management • Creating a positive impression of the organisation • Licensed hospitality operations
Plus optional units tailored to the individual’s job role and the What is involved? needs of the business. One day a week at college and functional skills (if applicable). Assessment is through various methods including practical What is involved? observations in the workplace, assignments and discussions. To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services learners will be expected to attend sessions at College to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some professional skills seminars covering specialist areas of hospitality services. Assessment is through various methods including practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions.
83 PROFESSIONAL COOKERY HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION & LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEADERSHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? This programme is designed for staff to train as chefs in fine Who is the course for? dining/casual dining settings in restaurants, hotels and gastro This programme is designed for Head Housekeepers, Heads of pubs. There are no formal entry requirements but employers are Reception, Front of House Managers or Duty/Hotel Supervisors/ looking for those who are keen to work as part of a team and have Managers working in a variety of hospitality establishments a ‘can do’ attitude. including national restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs/pub chains. Normally you will already have either at least nine months Programme Content: experience working in the hospitality industry or have completed The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ an Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services, or Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and a Level 2 Certificate similar. in Hospitality and Catering Principles, including; • Prepare, cook and finish basic dishes including fish and Programme Content shellfish, poultry, meat, game, stocks and sauces, bread and The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an dough, rice and pasta, soups, vegetables and pulses, hot and NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership cold desserts, cakes and biscuits and a Level 3 Award in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership • Health, safety and security of the working environment Principles, including: including food safety and hygiene practices • Leading a team to improve customer service • Working as part of a team • Develop effective working relationships with colleagues • Maintain, handle and clean knives • Training and developing the team • Ordering stock, setting up and closing kitchens • Improve customer relationships building repeat business • Supervising operations such as food and drink services, What is involved? portering and concierge operations, housekeeping, functions To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Professional and events, reservations and bookings Cookery learners will be expected to attend skill sessions • Supervising and leading the team at College to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if • Developing recipes, menus and wine list applicable). Assessment is through various methods including • Lead and manage meetings practical observations at College and in the workplace, internally • Health, safety and security of the working environment assessed assignments and professional discussions. including hygiene practices • Manage the environmental impact of work activities
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership learners will be expected to attend skill sessions at College to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some professional skills seminars covering specialist areas of hospitality. Assessment is through various methods including practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions.
84 LICENSED HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This qualification is designed for those who currently work behind This programme is for staff training as Sous/Senior Chefs, working a bar or in customer facing roles in the bar area, employed in fine/casual dining settings in restaurants, hotels and gastro in various licensed hospitality premises. Learners will either pubs. Normally you will already have either at least nine months be working in or preparing to work in a supervisory role. The experience working in the catering industry or have completed an qualification has been developed to meet the specific needs of the Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery or licensed hospitality industry to offer a clear route into leadership Food Production and Cooking. and management roles and to inspire young entrepreneurs and business start-ups. Programme Content: The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Programme Content: Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery and a Level 3 Certificate The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ in Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units covering: Level 3 Diploma In Licensed Hospitality Skills and a Level 3 • Team working and supervisory leadership Certificate in Licensed Hospitality Operations, with units including: • Planning and producing healthy eating • Develop working relationships with colleagues, lead a team to • Prepare, cook and finish complex dishes including fish and improve customer service, lead and manage meetings shellfish, poultry, meat, game, hot and cold sauces, bread • Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working and dough, pasta, hot and cold desserts, canapés, cakes and environment pastries and patisserie • Manage marketing and sales promotions, manage stock • Developing recipes and menus control and product storage in licensed hospitality • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Supervising drinks service in licensed hospitality premises including food safety and hygiene practices • Supervising food production and food service in licensed • Cost menus, manage suppliers and making sourcing decisions hospitality • Recruiting, developing and managing staff in licensed What is involved? hospitality To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Professional • Managing payments and cash handling in licensed premises Cookery learners will be expected to attend skill sessions • Managing customer service in licensed hospitality at College to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if • Manage the environmental impact of work activities applicable). Assessment is through various methods including • Employment rights and responsibilities in the hospitality, practical observations at College and in the workplace, internally leisure, travel and tourism sector assessed assignments and professional discussions.
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Licensed Hospitality learners will be expected to attend formal training to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if applicable). Assessment is through various methods including practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions.
85 FOUNDATION STUDIES We welcome students with additional learning and support needs. Our range of courses will help you to gain skills for personal progression - whether it be accessing mainstream education or developing independent living skills. As a student in Foundation Studies, you will be part of the College’s most active group of students. You will be able to attend residentials, take part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge, obtain a work placement through our dedicated job coach and most of all, enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment. ACCESS INCLUSIVE LEARNING ACCESS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION STUDIES FOUNDATION STUDIES
Access Inclusive Learning is a three year course designed to meet A unique course for students on the Autistic Spectrum. Some the needs of students who have moderate or severe learning students use this course as the first step into College. Students difficulties who wish to continue their education in an inclusive who may be anxious of new places and people are able to be Further Education college. gradually introduced into a learning environment.
AIL focuses on the individual student; the timetable, target setting, ASD is based on the key communication models of TEACHH, review procedures and transition are person centred. At the PECS and Makaton. We offer a broad, integrated curriculum end of the first year a Progression Pathway for each student is incorporating Basic Skills (literacy and numeracy), ICT, Art, Music, determined; this takes into account their individual aspirations. Dance, Sensory Learning and Life Skills.
Pathway to Employment Based in the quiet and scenic surroundings of Tregye at Carnon Supported Internship is a programme which involves a partnership Downs, near Truro, we are equipped with a range of resources with a local business. These are designed to enable students to specifically designed for ASD learners; including safe, secure achieve paid employment at the end of the course. teaching rooms, a sensory room, kitchen with specialist cooking equipment and a range of sensory resources. The supported Internship Programme - The W.I.S.E Project (Working Internship 4 Supported Employment) is a two day a Course content: The course runs from a Monday to Friday. The week teaching programme that takes place at RCHT - Mullions subjects offered are: Restaurant, Hotel Services and the Estates Department. • Art and Craft It is an employment focused transition programme that gives • Information Technology students the opportunity to develop key employability skills in • Work Experience a real work placement setting with the goal of achieving paid • Sensory Integration employment. • Communication • Sport The students have a taught session first to discuss aims for the • Relaxation day and set learning objectives and a taught session at the end of • Life Skills the day to review these and set new targets. • Drama • Swimming Pathway to Independence The focus here is to develop communication skills, all aspects of Students are assessed at the start of their programme through self-care and making choices. Sheltered work opportunities are BSquared. Students are given personalised timetables to ensure an integral part of the Pathway with an appropriate community that the course is suited to their individual needs. Achievable placement at the end of the course. termly targets are set and progress monitored on a daily basis.
For all students our aim is to promote lifelong learning and to help them reach their potential as valued members of society.
Truro College is proud to be a positive and inclusive learning environment. As part of the wider College community the AIL students deserve and receive the best possible standard of education.
Our well-resourced department - staffed by trained professionals and using the most up to date teaching methods - means we are able to uphold this ethos, endeavouring to provide an empowering, successful education for all our students.
87 ACCESS TO COMMUNITY & SKILLED FOR LIFE EDUCATION FOUNDATION STUDIES ENTRY LEVEL 3
Access to Community and Education is a specialist learning An innovative course offered at Entry 3 that provides students with programme designed to meet the educational needs of students the opportunity to experience a range of vocational sectors and with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities. learning experiences. The qualification provides a progression route onto further education or work. It is aimed at post 16 ACE adopts a Multi-Sensory Curriculum adhering to the principles students who have not yet decided on a career, or those who need of Sensology. The timetable denotes its sensory focus integrating more qualifications to gain entry onto other courses. a plethora of Sense specific sessions. The Skilled for Life course uses a credit-based model; learners are ACE tutors incorporate a range of techniques to ensure that the registered for a specific number of credits based on their individual learning style of every student is met, these include: TACPAC, learning needs. There are 5 main areas of learning: Intensive interaction, Body mapping, tactile signing, TEACHH, • Social and Personal Skills PECS, Makaton. • Industry Knowledge • Skills for Work Based in the Helford building at the main campus of Truro College, • Work Experience we are able to access a wide range of facilities and experience • English, Maths and ICT the hustle and bustle of college life. The ACE course has two well-equipped teaching rooms, a sensory room and two personal Pathway to Employment care suites and a fully accessible kitchen area. Students have the Skilled for Life is suitable for learners who are preparing to work opportunity to experience a wide range of sensory equipment such or gain sustainable employment. The students develop their as the latest eye gaze technology, Skoog music and ultraviolet knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Work lighting. Experience is organised for those students who are ready to work both in a supported environment and independently. Students are given personalised timetables to ensure that the course is suited to their individual needs. Achievable termly targets Pathway to Further Education are set and progress monitored on a daily basis. Many of our students enrol on the Skilled for Life course to gain the extra skills and qualifications needed to access further courses We aim to meet the individual needs of each student, by offering in the College. The flexibility of the course enables tutors to target an inclusive education programme developed by working in an individual student’s learning needs which may have previously partnership with families, carers and multiagency professionals. prevented the student from accessing a further education pathway. Students will also have the opportunity to study and gain Truro College is proud to be a positive and inclusive learning accreditation in Functional Skills: Maths, English and ICT. environment. We believe that ACE students have equal status to other learners and deserve to receive the best possible standard of education.
Our well-resourced department - staffed by trained professionals and using the most up to date teaching methods - means we are able to uphold this ethos, endeavouring to provide an empowering, successful education for all our students.
88 I chose Truro and Penwith College because it was so impressive and offered the multi skill construction course. I really like the way the course is delivered with plenty of practical elements and really supportive staff.
Aimee Jane Veale from Redruth Construction Skills Level 1 Diploma Previously from Redruth School
89 HAIR, BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Working within Inspiration, our commercial salons, you will learn with members of the public as your clients and develop the theory and business skills needed to succeed in your chosen therapy. We host showcases given by leading experts including Steve Smart, Lee Stafford and Andrew Barton which will give you the real view of life in the industry. You will take part in the annual Cornish Skills competition, taking place at Truro College, where you will display your creativity alongside representatives from other colleges and salons. We are very proud of our students’ successes who regularly achieve gold medals, and hope you will join those who progress on to the national UK Skills competition. HAIR & BEAUTY BARBERING PROGRESSION 1 LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
This course will lead you into the exciting industry of Hairdressing Male grooming is one of the fastest growing industries in the and Beauty Therapy. You will learn different techniques of styling, hairdressing sector. This qualification focuses on all aspects of plaiting and twisting, along with some basic skills in beauty barbering including cutting, styling, male colouring techniques therapy to support your hairdressing designs. This programme and creating pattern work in the hair. You will learn the importance will also support the fundamental skills of English, maths and of having excellent employability skills such as communication, employability to ultimately support the career pathway of your attendance, personal presentation, time keeping, personal choice. We will focus on how we present ourselves, particularly in development, flexibility, commitment and how this will impact on an ever changing fashion conscious world. The course will also your career path. help you to develop your skills in communicating knowledge about hairdressing to non-specialists and the general public. You will learn the basic barbering techniques that are the foundation of becoming a successful barber. Your lessons will You will start off by exploring how different kinds of hair styles be held in a professional commercial salon environment where are created, as well as learning how to communicate with the you will practise your newly acquired skills on training heads variety of clients that visit a salon and understanding the range of in preparation for client services. You will be provided with hairstyles that they have. You will be provided with opportunities to opportunities to research and investigate the history of barbering investigate and research different types of cultural hair and styles and the importance it plays in hair fashion today. that a hairdresser will work with in a salon. You will learn how to analyse the hair and skin structure. Why You will develop your spoken and written language to enable is some hair curly? Why do we all have different coloured hair? you to communicate in a professional salon manner with clients, Does everybody’s hair grow at the same rate? You’ll explore these friends and family that you will be working with. processes and how and why it all happens.
You will discover how English and maths play an important part in During the course, you have the opportunity to develop and everyday life and you will learn how important these skills are to research your understanding and knowledge on all aspects of enable you to gain employment. You will investigate how you can barbering through practical and written work. You will discover adapt socially, looking at different accents and cultures that you the importance of English and maths skills and the crucial role will be dealing with on a daily basis in the salon. You will undertake they play in your everyday life, from timing services, mixing and independent coursework and assignments on hairdressing measuring chemicals, reading manufacturer’s instructions and so covering different topics within the course. on. You will look at how to adapt your communication techniques to meet a variety of social and cultural needs.
To support your training you are required to attend a work placement of your choice to gain industrial experience for one day a week and you will have the opportunity to attend workshops led by leading barbers within the industry.
Throughout this qualification you will take responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, advise and consult with clients, shampoo, and condition and treat the hair and scalp, cut hair using basic barbering techniques, cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques and dry and finish men’s hair. You will be supervised by expert barbering staff and assessed on your occupational competence.
91 BEAUTY THERAPY - BEAUTY WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING SPECIALIST TECHNIQUES LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA VRQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
If you are interested in having a rewarding career within the Beauty therapy is a career with tempting career opportunities. It hairdressing industry and enjoy meeting people, then this is the is becoming more and more diverse, leading to many dynamic course for you. You will learn how to create a variety of haircuts, paths of employment. It is a secure industry that continues to grow colouring effects and styling techniques in line with current trends. not just with interest and wealth but with fashion and creativity. You will learn the importance of having excellent employability This qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge, skills such as, communication, personal presentation, time understanding and practical techniques to employ your skills as a keeping, personal development, flexibility, commitment and how it beauty therapist. impacts on your own career path.
Through theory and practical classes, you will learn facial skincare You will start off by learning the basic hairdressing techniques and massage, wax depilation services, enhancement of the that are the foundation of becoming a successful hairdresser. lashes and brows, manicure and pedicure nail treatments, make Your lessons will be held in a professional commercial salon up application and instruction, related anatomy and physiology, environment, where you will practise your new skills on training hygienic and safe practice, along with effective communication heads in preparation for client services. You will be provided and client consultation and GCSE maths and English where with opportunities to research and investigate the history of appropriate. hairdressing and the importance it plays in today’s hair fashions.
The nature of the qualification is to prepare individuals for Then, you will move on to learn how to analyse the hair and skin employment, therefore throughout the programme of study there structure. Why is some hair curly? Why do we all have different will be a focus upon employability and industrial awareness, to coloured hair? Does everybody’s hair grow at the same rate? You provide you with a fundamental insight into the exciting enterprise will explore these processes and how and why it all happens. that is beauty therapy. During the course, you have the opportunity to develop and An impeccable appearance is a must for all aspiring therapists research your understanding and knowledge on all aspects of and this ethical code must be followed for every practical lesson. hairdressing through practical and written work. You will discover Throughout practical lessons you will be taught beauty therapy the importance of English and Maths skills and the important role techniques by professional lecturers with extensive industrial they play in your everyday life, from timing services, mixing and experience and initially treatments will be practised on fellow peers measuring chemicals, reading manufacturer’s instructions and so prior to treating external clients. on. You will look at how to adapt your communication techniques to meet a variety of social and cultural needs. The ‘Inspiration’ salons are realistic working environments where you will perform professional beauty therapy treatments for clients This is a qualification that has been specifically designed to who require a wide range of services. develop your practical skills in: the creative art of cutting and dressing women’s hair; how to provide effective shampooing and conditioning services; the artistic skill of colouring and lightening hair; and how to provide a good consultation service for your clients.
92 BEAUTY THERAPY TREATMENTS NAIL SERVICES LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
This advanced course is the next step from Beauty Therapy This qualification will stretch and expand on your knowledge Level 2. If you would like an exciting career in the beauty sector, previously gained during your Level 2 nail qualification. You this course will enable you to enter into one of the many career will be working within our commercially equipped nail bar, pathways within the beauty therapy industry. You will learn using professional products. Our lecturers use current trending new and exciting treatments in our newly refurbished industry- techniques to ensure that you are qualified to the highest standard standardised equipped salons. The beauty industry is constantly and will stand out when ready to enter the work place. You will be evolving and developing and this course will give you all the encouraged to take part in competitions to gain the experience current skills and techniques needed to be the best you can be. and confidence that comes with working in these circumstances.
If you enjoyed learning Beauty Therapy Level 2 and would like During your qualification you will build on and extend your previous to develop your skills to an advanced level, this course will teach knowledge of health and safety, client care, nail art and the day you techniques in massage, advanced face and body treatments to day running of a business. The new and exciting topics you will and much more. It will also help you to develop your skills in be learning about will be the application of gel, liquid and powder, consultation and communication within the salon environment. fibreglass and silk and advanced nail art techniques.
You will learn the techniques and theory for these advanced During the delivery of the gel unit you will learn about how to apply, treatments. You will learn how the body works and the impact that infill and safely remove both soak off and hard gels using the latest your treatments have on the individual systems of the body. LED technology. You will be applying these over natural nails, tips and sculpting forms. You will also be taught advanced methods of As part of your learning you will have to attend a work placement use such as embedding, competition techniques and masking. one day a week which will give you the opportunity to gain real life practice in a salon or spa of your choice. This experience will build When learning about liquid and powder (acrylic) you will learn on your skills and confidence, giving you what you need for your all of the above and also spend time using the system for 3D future dream career. adornments such as flowers and bows. You will explore making exciting creations with liquid and powder ranging from small insects to larger decorative ornaments.
The final nail systems you will experience are the fibreglass and silk systems. You will learn about repairing natural nails with silk and how to use it as an effective strengthening overlay technique. With fibreglass you will discover how to build natural looking enhancements that are easy to apply and remove, perfect for clients wanting extended nails that look like their own.
Electric nail files, when used correctly are a valuable tool to any nail technician. During your course you will learn how to safely and effectively use these files to speed up your treatments, therefore enabling you to make better use of precious time.
To showcase your talents you will be involved in a competition unit that will allow you to explore your creative side and to allow you to ‘think outside of the box’.
93 THEATRICAL, SPECIAL EFFECTS & WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING HAIR & MEDIA MAKE-UP LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
If you enjoy learning about hairdressing and would like to develop If you enjoy learning about the exciting world of make-up artistry your skills to an advanced level with learning about how to correct and would like to develop your creative skills to an advanced level, colour and learn about advanced cutting techniques, then the this is the course for you! You will learn techniques to prepare you VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing will stretch and for work in the theatre, photographic studios, on film sets, and as challenge you by providing the knowledge and practical skills a camouflage make-up artist which will help you to flourish in the for you to learn and develop, to take forward into any area of the industry. hairdressing industry. It will also help you to develop your skills in consultation with your client and communication within the salon The VRQ Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair environment. and Media Make-up will stretch and challenge you by providing the knowledge and practical expertise to take you forward into You’ll start off by learning the techniques and science for these any area of make-up artistry. It will also help you to develop advanced techniques. You will then have the opportunity to consultation skills with your clients and higher communication practice all of your new skills on training heads before carrying out abilities within the salon and freelance make-up environment. the chosen techniques on clients in the salon. You will start by learning the techniques and the theory behind these advanced skills. You will then have the opportunity to Then, you’ll start to develop, stretch and challenge your practise all you have learned before carrying out the chosen understanding and skills by working to meet clients’ many different techniques on models in the salon. You can plan and design all requirements. This will build your confidence and employability your own creations and show them off by choosing the perfect skills to enable you to find employment within the hairdressing faces to work on. industry.
Then you will rapidly increase your understanding, skills and You’ll have the opportunity to research and develop and stretch confidence by working to meet clients’ many different requirements your understanding of the knowledge behind all techniques, then in various work experience settings. These will include movie showing your understanding through written work to support your work, shoots with photographers, make up for theatrical practical skills to show your competence for each technique. performance groups, and fashion show work. These opportunities will build your self-assurance and employability skills to enable you To support your college training, you’ll be able to gain industrial to find your role within the make-up industry. experience by attending a Hairdressing Salon of your choice one day per week. You’ll be able to learn about more techniques You will research and develop theoretical knowledge to increase and methods, alongside gaining confidence in client care and your understanding of the make-up world. Written assignments communication while developing your employability skills. will be produced to show your awareness through coursework. This alongside mandatory, on-line test papers, will cement your practical skills to ensure your success.
94 BARBERING BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The course is for staff working within hairdressing and covers The Intermediate Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy was created all aspects of barbering including cutting, styling, male colouring with the aim of allowing learners to achieve a Level 2 qualification techniques and creating pattern work in the hair. You will whilst gaining valuable experience working within the industry. learn the basic barbering techniques that are the foundation of The Apprenticeship will suit an individual who wants to start a becoming a successful barber. Your lessons will be held in a career within the beauty industry. professional commercial salon environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a job ready qualification based on National Programme Content Occupational Standards. This qualification will provide you with The programme includes: the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to work • Health and safety - to ensure that safe working practices are competently as a barber. Throughout this qualification you will followed when working within a salon environment. ensure responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, advice • Promotion of services and products - a unit that will explore the and consult with clients, shampoo, and condition and treat the hair benefits of cross selling to boost salon profits and scalp, cut hair using basic barbering techniques, cut facial hair • Reception - to cover all aspects of meeting and greeting clients, to shape using basic techniques and dry and finish men’s hair. You booking appointments and answering the phone will be supervised by expert barbering staff and assessed on your • Developing and maintaining the effectiveness of an individual occupational competence. at work - to develop the knowledge and skills of an individual to promote harmonious working relationships Programme Content: • Facials - to learn about all aspects of facial skin care and The programme includes: massage • Advise and consult with clients - to develop your knowledge • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments - a unit covering tinting and and understanding of the important skill of consulting with your tweezing for total care of lashes and brows clients to determine their ideas and requirements. • Waxing - covering legs, bikinis, underarms and facial areas • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp - to develop • Manicures - including luxury treatments and effective your knowledge, understanding and skill for shampooing, varnishing techniques conditioning and treating the hair and scalp. • Pedicures - as above, but for the feet • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work - to develop • Makeup - covering day, evening and special occasion looks your knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to take responsibility for improving your performance at work and What is involved? working well with your colleagues. Assessment is continuous; within each unit of study you will • Cut men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and perform competent, commercially timed professional and hygienic cutting skills involved in barbering to achieve a variety of looks treatments, submit coursework assignments, successfully answer and neckline finishes for men using club cutting, scissor over oral questioning and achieve mandatory online tests. Assessments comb, clipper over comb, thinning and freehand techniques. are carried out in a fair, valid and reliable manner, with both the • Cut facial hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and assessor and student. All deadlines must be adhered to and skills for cutting beards and moustaches. written assessment substantiates essential knowledge and • Dry and finish men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding. understanding and skills for using a range of styling techniques to dry men’s hair to create a variety of finished looks. Evidence is collated in a portfolio which comprises of: • Create basic outlines and detailing in hair - to develop your Performance evidence - practical achievement of assessment; knowledge, understanding and skills to use a variety of written evidence - assignment, mandatory online testing and client clippering and cutting techniques to create straight and curved consultation. lines. You will learn how to use these techniques to finish the perimeter edge of haircuts. • Colour and lighten men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for changing men’s hair colour using semi-permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent and lightening products. 95 HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing is designed and The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy is the structured for individuals who want to work within a commercial next step from Beauty Therapy Level 2. The Apprenticeship is for environment while gaining a hairdressing qualification. The course individuals employed in spas, beauty therapy settings or providing will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and techniques to beauty therapy commercially. You will be learning new and exciting start your hairdressing career. This qualification focuses on all treatments in our newly refurbished industry equipped salons. The aspects of hairdressing including cutting, styling and colouring, beauty industry is constantly evolving and developing, this course in line with current trends. You will learn the importance of having will give you all the current skills and techniques needed to be the excellent employability skills such as communication, attendance, best you can be. personal presentation, time keeping, personal development, flexibility, commitment and how this will impact on your career Programme Content: path. If you enjoyed learning about beauty at Level 2 and would like to develop your skills to an advanced level, this course will teach You will learn the basic hairdressing techniques that are you techniques in massage, advanced face and body treatments the foundation of becoming a successful hairdresser. Your and much more. It will also help you to develop your skills in practical lessons will be held in a professional commercial salon consultation and communication within the salon environment. environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a job You’ll start off by learning the techniques and theory for these ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards. advanced treatments. You will be learning about how the body works and the impact your treatments have on the individual Programme Content: systems of the body. The programme includes: • Advise and consult with clients The programme includes: • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work • Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional • Style and finish hair activities • Set and dress hair • Provide body electrical treatments • Cut hair • Provide facial electrical treatments • Colour and lighten hair • Provide body massage treatments • Perm and neutralise hair • Provide electrical epilation treatments • Plait and twist hair • Provide stone therapy treatments • Fulfil salon reception duties What is involved? What is involved? To gain the Level 3 NVQ in Beauty Therapy General learners will To gain the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing learners be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
96 HAIRDRESSING NAIL SERVICES LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Women’s Hairdressing is This qualification will stretch and expand on your knowledge for those who have completed their intermediate apprenticeship previously gained during your Level 2 nail qualification. You or Level 2 and want to develop their skills to a more advanced will be working within our commercially equipped nail bar, level in all aspects of hairdressing. The course will enable you to using professional products. Our lecturers use current trending progress onto higher education or progress onto the many career techniques to ensure that you are qualified to the highest standard opportunities within the hairdressing sector. The hairdressing and will stand out when ready to enter the work place. Our industry is constantly evolving and developing, this course will students are encouraged to take part in competitions to gain the enable you to gain the current skills and techniques needed to be experience and confidence that comes with working in these the best you can. You will be learning new and exciting techniques circumstances. in our newly refurbished commercial salon. Programme Content: Programme Content: The programme includes: The programme includes: • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations • Creatively style and dress hair - to develop your knowledge, • Enhance and maintain nails using UV gel understanding and skills to use a variety of conventional and • Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder non-conventional styling and dressing techniques to produce • Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks. • Plan and create nail art designs • Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques - to • Develop a range of creative nail images develop your knowledge and understanding of advanced • Plan and provide airbrush design for nails cutting skills and techniques to assist you with creating • Prepare and finish nail overlays using electric files personalised and individual hair cuts for your clients. • Creatively colour and lighten hair - to develop your knowledge, What is involved? understanding and skills to combine, adapt and personalise • To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services you a range of colouring and lightening techniques to achieve a will be assessed regularly on your practical skills during your variety of fashion effects. college day. • Provide client consultation - to develop your knowledge, • Written assignment work will need to be conducted as understanding and skills to provide a comprehensive homework. consultation and advisory service to clients. • Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our • Hair colour correction services - to develop your knowledge, assessment process and you will be expected to contribute to understanding and the skills necessary to determine and these. correct more complex colouring problems. • You will review your own performance in 1:1 sessions with your • Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing tutor. skills - to develop your knowledge, understanding and creative • You will undertake mock examinations on each unit in advance skills in a way that enhances your own professional profile. of your final exams. • Cut men’s hairstyles - to develop the knowledge, understanding • You will be formally examined on each unit that you study to and skills of existing women’s hairdressers to enable them to test your practical competence and knowledge of the subject. cut men’s hairstyles and work as a unisex hairdresser.
What is involved? To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in Women’s Hairdressing learners will be expected to attend: a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
97 HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES You will explore compelling questions that have an impact on societies past, present and future and through debate, research and study you will develop a mature, questioning intellect. You will develop your critical thinking skills, benefiting your whole study programme during your time at Truro College and beyond university into your career. You will be able to gain further enrichment in your chosen studies by taking part in one of the regular trips to exciting locations including Rome, Toronto, Iceland and Swaziland. ANTHROPOLOGY ARCHAEOLOGY A LEVEL A LEVEL
Have you ever wondered about where your ancient ancestors Archaeology is an exciting A Level offering you the chance to came from, or what, if anything, unites all human peoples? explore our incredible past through the archaeological evidence Perhaps you are troubled about why we divide ourselves into around us. Archaeology is a strong academic subject which ethnicities, societies, genders and cliques. If so, then Anthropology draws on other disciplines, such as science, art and humanities. will allow you to explore some of the answers. From our split with Archaeology will challenge you whilst developing your analytical chimpanzees and gorillas approximately 6 million years ago we skills, the programme will give you valuable insights into what take a brief journey through our evolutionary past and explore Archaeology is, how it is undertaken and what can be learned from what it means today. We then turn to the extraordinary cultural studying archaeological remains. diversity that exists on our planet in the present and in the recent past. Our studies include societies ruled by men, women, powerful You will explore different ritual and religious systems in Prehistoric shaman and some that are ruled by no one. We explore cultures or Roman Europe and how we interpret the past according to in which murder is almost unheard of and others where it is a daily surviving archaeological remains. You will be provided with several occurrence. case studies to explore the concepts in more detail including ritual landscapes, tombs and temples. What can we interpret from In the first year you will learn about the evolution of humans and sacrifices and does symbolism suggest a belief in an afterlife? how this has shaped our bodies, our minds, our behaviours and our societies. We will then turn to contemporary societies from the Then you will move onto archaeological skills and methods where Amazon Rainforest, the Kalahari Desert, Australia and Polynesia. we will learn the various stages of an archaeological investigation We will use these societies to try to understand universal elements and through a combination of lectures and practical fieldwork you of human politics, religion, kinship, symbolism, economics, will develop an understanding of the role of an archaeologist. How subsistence, gender, inequality and ritual. We will then turn back do archaeologists locate and excavate sites? What problems do and ask ourselves what does it mean to be an individual person they face? What do we do with archaeological evidence? within different cultures and how should you consider yourself within your own. In the second year you will be introduced to a range of themes and controversies by looking into World Archaeology and drawing In the second year you will study two further fascinating modules. on the skills and knowledge learnt in AS. In World Archaeology These take the concepts, knowledge and theories from the first you will examine how sites across the world developed in different year and apply them to the world today. We explore how humanity ways according to themes such as landscape, economics and is becoming ever more interconnected and how this is changing material culture. How did modern humans develop? What can we societies for both the better and the worse. We discuss important tell about the development of social structures? debates from around the globe such as land rights, ethnic identity, ideology, political representation and the human relationship with Finally you will complete coursework by undertaking your own the environment. Finally you will be able to push your knowledge archaeological investigation on a local site. The investigation even further by conducting unique research of your own, in the gives you the opportunity to apply your skills to answer a question field. that you have posed about a real archaeological site. What techniques will you use on your site? Could you discover a new breakthrough?
99 CLASSICAL CIVILISATION GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL A LEVEL
Classical Civilisation is an engaging course that explores aspects AS / A Level Geography offers you an exciting issues-based of ancient Greek and Roman history, mythology, literature, approach to studying both physical and human aspects of the philosophy and society. In many respects ancient Greece and subject. Applying your geographical knowledge, understanding Rome were the harbingers of what we call “civilisation”. The and skills to the world around you, you will engage critically with combined effects of their culture have long inspired academics a wide range of complex contemporary issues such as tectonic as well as interested readers to delve deeply into their history, hazards, climate change, resource insecurity, globalisation and resplendent as it is in warrior heroes, villains, philosophers, superpowers. literary geniuses and architectural innovators. This course is your opportunity to explore the first great civilisations and understand You will make links between such varied geographical concepts the impact they still have on western culture in particular, through three synoptic themes embedded in the subject content. especially regarding language, philosophy and politics. These three synoptic themes are: • Players: Who are the different players involved in geographical From a literary perspective, you will study both Greek and Roman issues and decisions? Why do some players have greater Epics; Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid, and from an historical, influence than others? political and archaeological perspective, you will study the fall • Attitudes and actions: Why do attitudes to geographical issues of the Roman Republic and the foundation of the Augustan vary so greatly? How does this influence actions? Principate from 80 B.C. - 14 A.D. to create what we now know as • Futures and uncertainties: There are contrasting approaches the Roman Empire. when making decisions about geographical issues that will affect people in the future. The outcomes of choices made No previous knowledge of Classical Civilisation, Latin or Greek is today are uncertain for a range of reasons. necessary, but the skills required are much like those developed in English Literature and History. These over-arching themes will allow you to achieve a holistic understanding of Geography. The type of student who succeeds in Classical Civilisation is interested in taking on new academic challenges and expanding Throughout the course, you will develop confidence in their vocabulary. A successful student will enjoy reading and geographical skills (including fieldwork), which are embedded in extending their knowledge. teaching and learning. The assessment of your geographical skills will be integrated with the assessment of your knowledge and The study of Classical Civilisation helps you to examine, understanding of Geography. understand and explain the past from an historical, archaeological and literary perspective. In addition, the skills that you acquire as Michael Palin (former President of the Royal Geographical a Classicist, the ability to think clearly, to weigh up arguments and Society) has written that “Geography explains the past, illuminates to analyse problems, are highly desirable in Higher Education and the present and prepares us for the future. What could be more employment. History is a popular GCSE subject and AS/A Level important than that?” Inspired by your understanding of the allows students to develop their enjoyment and understanding of importance of Geography as one of the key disciplines relevant to major world events. understanding the world’s changing places and peoples, you will also develop a sense of achievement as you grow as a critical, independent thinker and as an informed and engaged citizen.
100 HISTORY PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION & ETHICS A LEVEL A LEVEL
The study of History helps us to understand and explain the past You might not be quite sure what Philosophy is. Don’t worry, many and, as such, is a fascinating subject in its own right. In addition, people aren’t! the skills that you acquire as an historian, the ability to think clearly, to weigh up arguments and to analyse problems, are In a general sense Philosophy addresses some of the big highly desirable in Higher Education and employment. History is a questions that face human beings: popular GCSE subject and AS/A Level allows students to develop • What is the purpose of my life? their enjoyment and understanding of major world events. • What am I? • What can I know? At Truro College, we have developed two exciting and thought • How should I live? provoking courses to choose from. During the two years you will • Why should I do what is right? either study Modern or Medieval History. In Modern, you will study • What are my obligations to other people? the British Empire between 1857 and 1967. How did Britain come to assume a vast Empire upon which the sun never set? Why, Philosophers try to take these problems seriously and attempt having amassed such a vast Empire, did Britain relinquish much to find real answers to them. This means attempting to apply of it in a 20 year period after the end of World War Two? The rise rigorous logic, finding the right types of evidence and evaluating and fall of the British Empire provides an interesting contrast to possible approaches. It is not about sharing opinions; it is about the other examined module - the rise and fall of Weimar and Nazi the meticulous analysis of the problem and scrupulous attention Germany, 1918-1945. to detail.
The final component of the History A Level comprises an historical In the first year you will consider two central issues in investigation, looking at the history of the USA from 1754 to 1865, Philosophical thought: during which the USA won its freedom from the British - ending • Does God exist? Britain’s first empire - and then went on to descend into Civil War • How can I know what is right? as the new nation attempted to define its political identity. In order to address these questions we will have to think carefully For the Medieval course, you will study the Crusades from 1071 to about several other issues in Philosophy and you will have the 1149 and the Angevin kings - a tumultuous period during which the chance to study the thought of many important thinkers including authority of the monarch was challenged by Barons and Church Plato, Descartes, Aquinas, Al-Ghazâlî, Mill, Singer, Jarvis alike. The third component of the Medieval course looks at Tudor Thomson and try to understand and evaluate their approaches. England’s emergence as a modern nation state. If you choose to take the subject for a second year you will be thinking about questions like: • What constitutes good grounds for a belief? • What is real? • What are the limits of human thought? • Is it possible to survive the death of our bodies? • What is the ultimate fate of humankind?
Our classes often involve lots of discussion but in order to be able to discuss these ideas we have to read short but challenging texts. If you are the type of person who is accused of thinking too much, if Google can’t answer your questions and if you like spending time considering whether your real life is the one in your dreams and that you are reading this introduction in your sleep then Philosophy might be for you.
101 POLITICS PSYCHOLOGY A LEVEL A LEVEL
If you enjoy discussing and learning about political issues, then Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. We look at the Government and Politics specification will provide you with the people’s motivations behind a range of different behaviours from tools to analyse and understand politics in depth. You do not have a scientific point of view, looking at data in a rigorous way. We to be an expert in politics to enjoy and succeed with this course explore research into a variety of behaviours in an attempt to as we take you through each stage of the specification developing find answers such as ‘Are some people just born evil?’ ‘How do your knowledge. We start by discussing what democracy means you diagnose OCD?’ ‘Are each of the hemispheres of the brain and assessing whether it could be improved and reformed. responsible for different functions and behaviours and how would You will learn many new concepts as you progress such as the we know?’ meaning of direct democracy, liberal democracy, power and participation and whether voting really counts! A successful Psychology student has an appetite for understanding how scientific principles can be applied to human From this introduction you will move to analysing political parties’ behaviour. If you are interested in people and inquisitive about ideals and policies and why parties differ from each other in their their behaviour, this is the subject for you. High achieving approaches. You will also study the election systems used in Psychology students develop good analytical and problem solving the UK and find out why there are debates about reforming the skills, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy using evidence to election system for Parliament. As the number of voters is falling develop academic arguments. over time you will look at alternative forms of political activity such as pressure groups, direct action and discuss whether there is a Psychology is unique in that it “fits” well with a wide range of other participation crisis in Britain. subjects from the Arts and Sciences. Whatever your career path, from Medicine to Law, Media to Business, Sport to Teaching or Once you have completed the first unit of study regarding Criminology, Psychology provides you with an excellent foundation participation in democracy you will be introduced to how and many skills. government operates in Britain and how well it performs. This involves debates about the ‘presidential’ approach taken by Prime The course involves an exploration of human behaviour and the Ministers and an analysis of whether Parliament performs its mind. You cover topics ranging from biological explanations of functions adequately. We then turn our attention to the role of the behaviour to how interacting with other people can influence your courts and how well judges uphold civil liberties and discuss the behaviour. You use a scientific approach, looking at research nature of the UK Constitution. evidence. In the second year this is applied to specific topics such as Eating Behaviours, Addiction and Gender. You will learn A2 - The Politics of the USA by lectures, class discussions, working in groups, individual note This involves you studying the American political system and taking and by carrying out your own research. It is fascinating but involves an in-depth analysis of the American Constitution, the role hard work. of the powerful Supreme Court, Presidential politics and whether Congress is the ‘broken branch’ of American government. There is a real emphasis on the cultural aspects of American Politics and one discrete area of study is ethnic politics in the USA and how different groups have shaped and continue to shape US political debate.
102 SOCIOLOGY WORLD DEVELOPMENT A LEVEL A LEVEL
Sociology is the study of society, explanations of social behaviour World Development A Level will enable you to develop a and an investigation into individuals’ relationship with society. It thorough understanding of contemporary issues in International focuses on the social world, to include the influence of families, Development and International Relations. You will explore some mass media, education, religion, criminal justice system, social of the most pressing global challenges of our times including, class, race and gender. Sociologists would claim that society is the global inequalities and poverty reduction, climate change and single most important influence in your life, and would argue that sustainability, conflict and insecurity, global health and food our behaviour can be largely explained by social circumstances security, intolerance and discrimination. and experiences. The subject has never been more relevant and valuable than it A Level Sociology will introduce you to points of view on society, is today as governments and individuals come under pressure including those which largely approve of the way it works to think in international as well as in national terms. You will gain (Functionalism) to those which argue for change (Marxism and an insight into the social, political, and economic dimensions of Feminism). International Development and develop an awareness of the interdependence that exists between developed and developing In Sociology much of what we investigate is open to interpretation; countries. You will also study the nature of poverty, inequality, it is therefore desirable if students enjoy discussions and debates. development and aid at local, national and international levels. You must also like reading and writing as these are essential elements of the course. By studying Sociology you will learn to World Development A Level will provide you with the opportunity to think critically and independently about society and your place in think critically about how development, and development projects, it, gain the tools to think for yourself, and develop a critical and work. You look at the different visions of what ‘development’ can informed understanding of the world around you. As such, it is mean and the many challenges to achieving social justice, raising essential that you are interested in current affairs and you will standards of living and eliminating poverty globally. benefit from keeping up to date with the news. Key aspects during your first year of study include a comparison You will study a range of sociological theories, perspectives and of large scale, top-down development projects with local level, methods in order to understand the nature of social life. You will bottom-up strategies; an examination of the causes of poverty answer questions, such as: along with initiatives to reduce the inequality experienced by • Why do working class students achieve lower GCSE grades marginalised groups. In the second year you will study the than upper class students? impact of cultural and religious diversity, conflict and population • Why has the definition of childhood changed over time? change on development, as well as considering the importance • Why are there many more men in prison than women? of education projects, the role of women and migration on the • Why are some countries richer than others? development process.
You will study the following key subject areas: Families and The course opens opportunities for you to make a real difference Households, Education, Research Methods, Global Development, in the world and to develop a range of skills valued by employers, Crime and Deviance and the relationship between Theory and including the ability to analyse data, prepare reports, presentation Methods. Sociology is 100% exam based assessment, there is no skills, and work as part of a team. coursework.
103 IB DIPLOMA As an academic all-rounder, you will have enjoyed studying a range of subjects at GCSE and will want to continue to do so at a higher level with this excellent alternative to A Levels.
You will be part of an enthusiastic and pro-active group of students and develop your understanding, respect and compassion alongside your studies.
The IB Diploma actively promotes international mindedness and many IB students develop an interest in the wider world and you can take part in the annual visit to Swaziland for the Shewula Orphan Project. You could see for yourself how the £15,000 already raised by Truro College IB students has been invested and work with your fellow students to decide on which future aspects of the project the money is to be used.
Once again the IB at Truro College has produced fantastic results with an average point score of 36, equivalent to 523 UCAS tariff points or two A*s and two As at A Level. This makes us the top non selective state provider of the IB Diploma in the country! IB DIPLOMA
The International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is a two year The Curriculum course which students may consider as an excellent alternative At least three subjects are taken at Higher Level (H), the others at to A Levels. It will be attractive to students who have enjoyed Standard Level (S). Candidates are required to select one subject studying a range of subjects at GCSE and want to continue doing from each of the six subject groups, except Group 6 which is so at an advanced level. optional. Environmental Systems and Societies covers both Group 3 and Group 4. The International Baccalaureate diploma is an internationally recognised university entry qualification which is offered in more At present the College is offering the following programme: than 40 countries throughout the world. It is fully recognised by all UK universities. There is an increasing number of providers Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature in Great Britain and Truro College is the only college to offer this • English (H & S) programme in Cornwall. The IB programme at Truro College is one of the biggest and most successful in the UK. Group 2: Language Acquisition • French (H & S) Students study three subjects at Higher Level (H) and three • German (H & S) subjects at Standard Level (S). The entry requirements are the • Italian (ab initio) (S) same as GCE A Level: at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, • Spanish (H & S) including grade A or B in subjects appropriate to Higher Level • Spanish (ab initio) (S) options. Group 3: Individuals and Societies Most International Baccalaureate students will have achieved • Geography (H & S) good GCSE grades in a large number of subjects. Candidates • Global Politics (H & S) will also follow a Theory of Knowledge course which stimulates • History (H & S) critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside • Psychology (H & S) and outside College. Students will undertake original research to • Social and Cultural Anthropology (H & S) investigate a topic of special interest and present findings in an extended essay. All students are involved in Creativity, Action and Group 3/4 Service based projects. • Environmental Systems and Societies (S)
Group 4: Experimental Sciences • Biology (H & S) • Chemistry (H) • Physics (H)
Group 5: Mathematics • Mathematical Studies (S)
Group 6: The Arts • Art & Design: Visual Arts (H & S) • Theatre ( H & S) • (or a choice from one of the other subjects in groups 2, 3 & 4)
In addition to their chosen subjects all students study Theory of Knowledge, produce an Extended Essay and take part in Creativity, Action and Service.
105 IB DIPLOMA
Internationalism Everyone comments on the special friendly atmosphere of the “Beyond intellectual rigour and high academic standards, strong IB group. Various activities during the first weeks of the course emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding contribute to this strong group identity. and responsible citizenship…IB students may become informed participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared Induction humanity that binds all people together, while respecting the Each September, on the day before Year 1 students officially start variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.” their courses at Truro College, the new IB students get together for (Taken from the IBO mission statement) a day out. Whether going to Tehidy, Bodmin, Tomperrow or Lusty Glaze, by the end of this day students have shared time outside We seek to follow this educational philosophy primarily through the academic environment - travelling, problem solving, eating and the curriculum itself. For example, through global topics studied invariably getting wet - together! So when lessons start the next in Group 3; through studying a foreign language in Group 2; and day IB students are surrounded by familiar and friendly faces. through sampling a range of literature, music and art from around the world in Groups 1 and 6. In Groups 4 and 5 (Maths and CAS Residential Sciences) we are also keen to promote internationalism through At the end of the first half term you get the opportunity to do some project work and looking at the work of international cooperative voluntary work with the National Trust. Students stay for two research. We also offer the World Studies Extended Essay where nights at youth hostels and contribute to conservation work on the students have the opportunity to research an issue of global Lizard. The experience of living together for a few days - shopping, significance on a local level. cooking, eating, working and keeping each other entertained - helps to form relationships that last beyond the two years of the IB IB students also have a wealth of opportunity to travel. In addition programme. to participating in language exchanges in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, IB students have travelled to various destinations on field trips. The following trips have been offered during recent years: Paris, Berlin, Venice and London (Art), Moscow (History) and Swaziland (CAS). None of these trips are compulsory; yet many IB students have been able to broaden their horizons by taking part in an overseas visit during their time at Truro College.
Responsible citizenship is encouraged by the CAS programme and this has found an international dimension through the Shewula Project (otherwise known as Boom Shewula Wula!). Following annual visits to the remote Shewula region on the Swaziland/Mozambique border since 2001, IB students have set up a fund to support schools for orphans of AIDS victims and a scheme to sponsor the education of individual Swazi children. This is an ongoing project and a further visit to Swaziland is planned.
While you don’t need to be committed to internationalism to study the IB, many students do develop an interest in the wider world. Some hope to eventually study/work abroad and many plan to take a gap year abroad.
106 Independent Study Time Progression and the Future For the International Baccalaureate, students will be required to Students with an IB Diploma are strongly sought after by undertake at least 15 hours of independent study per week in universities and employers worldwide. It is anticipated that the addition to attendance at lectures and tutorials. This is equivalent majority of IB students will progress to Higher Education. The to a programme of 4 A Levels. Modern study facilities are available broadly based curriculum means that options could be available in in the College and successful students use these effectively. all spheres of professional life. The international framework may enhance opportunities to study and work abroad. Entry Requirements & Student Suitability Five GCSEs at grade C or above in a broad range of subjects, including English and Mathematics. Grade A or B in subjects appropriate to Higher Level options. A good standard of written and spoken English is required.
Profile As a group, the IB students of Truro College are lively, enthusiastic and willing to get involved; however, there is no such thing as a typical IB student. The entry requirements are identical to those for A Level programmes and the qualifications of our current IB students cover a wide range of GCSE results. Academically, you need to be a reasonably competent, all round student who enjoys a range of subjects. What is perhaps most important is the way in which you approach your studies - students who gain the highest grades in the IB diploma tend, characteristically, to be well motivated and well organised, with the ability to work independently.
Methods of Study Practical work, class discussion, lectures, research and private study.
Assessment & Coursework A variety of methods are used, including both internal and external assessment. Subjects include a written examination at the end of the course and specialised forms of assessment are used as appropriate to the nature of a given course. These range from portfolios of art work, to audio recordings of oral work, to fieldwork reports, to science practicals, to research studies - all reflecting the balance and educational diversity of the IB programme.
107 LANGUAGES Language is intrinsically linked with a country’s literature, traditions and history. The world will be opened up to you as your language skills develop and you become immersed in a new culture. You will have the opportunity to test your linguistic talents around the world, not just within Europe but further, where your chosen language may be spoken across the globe. FRENCH GERMAN A LEVEL A LEVEL
An ability to speak French is an advantage on the international Did you know that Germany is the UK’s second largest trading job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French partner after the USA? In fact, approximately 75% of UK companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the international trade is with non-English speaking countries. It is world (Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and North and sub-Saharan therefore not surprising that British businesses are looking for Africa). As the world’s fifth biggest economy and number-three linguists, and, in particular, for people who can speak German. destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic That makes learning German an excellent choice for young people partner. That makes learning French an excellent choice for young wanting to maximise their employment chances. people wanting to maximise their employment chances. The course at Truro College will give you the opportunity to build The course at Truro College will give you the opportunity to build on your knowledge of German that you have acquired at GCSE. on your knowledge of French that you have acquired at GCSE. One aspect of the course will be to improve your language skills, One aspect of the course will be to improve your language skills, which means that you will learn vocabulary based on a variety of which means that you will learn vocabulary based on a variety topic areas, as well as grammar rules, which will enable you to of topic areas as well as grammar rules, which will enable you to make sense of the language and to use the language accurately. make sense of the language and to use the language accurately. You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. And you will do this by using a wide range listening and writing. You will do this by using a wide range of of materials, both in and outside the classroom. Your lessons will materials, both in and outside the classroom. Your lessons will be conducted in specialist language rooms. You will also have be conducted in specialist language rooms. You will also have access to our Languages centre, where you can get help with access to our Languages Centre, where you can get help with your research, homework or any other aspect of your studies. your homework or any other aspect of your studies. Once a week, Once a week, you will have a conversation session with our you will have a conversation session with our French Assistant to German Language Assistant to help you improve your confidence help you improve your confidence in speaking. You will also have in speaking. You will also have the opportunity to take part in our the opportunity to take part in one of two trips to France. The Mini- Exchange to Göttingen, which includes 5 days’ work experience. Assistant Scheme involves a ten day stay in Brittany with a five day work experience placement in a primary school. We also offer The second aspect of your course will be to develop your an exchange trip to Morlaix. knowledge of German-speaking countries and their culture. You will do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as The second aspect of your course will be to develop your well as a German film and a German book. knowledge of French-speaking countries and their culture. You will do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as well as At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still a French film and a French book. under review, which means that specific topic choices have not been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still information during all open events at College. under review, which means that specific topic choices have not been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this information during all open events at College.
109 ITALIAN ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS A LEVEL A LEVEL
A Level Italian is about the contemporary Italian society and You can study an exciting new language from scratch. This fast- culture, enabling you to discuss interesting issues in Italian. In this paced course aimed at keen language students will develop your topic-based course you will develop your abilities of expression by speaking, reading, listening and writing skills in Italian through a extending your vocabulary and understanding of the structure of wide range of up-to-date resources. Italian. You will learn about contemporary Italian society and culture, Up-to-date resources will be used for listening and reading as developing research and language-learning skills essential for well as researching. Your lessons will be conducted in specialist academic and vocational purposes. language classrooms where you can gain first-hand experience of the language and culture taught by our native Italian lecturer. You Your lessons will be conducted in specialist language classrooms will have access to our Languages Centre, where you can acquire where you can gain first-hand experience of the language and additional support with research, homework or any other aspect of culture taught by our native Italian lecturer. You will have access to your studies. our Languages Centre, where you can acquire additional support with research, homework or any other aspect of your studies. You are taught in a variety of ways (formal lectures, dynamic class activities, web-based interactive materials, individual research, You are taught in a variety of ways (formal lectures, dynamic class work set to complete at home or in the Languages Centre). activities, web-based interactive materials, individual research, Weekly you will attend a conversation session with our native work set to complete at home or in the Languages Centre). Italian language assistant to enhance your speaking abilities. Weekly, you will attend a conversation session with our native You will also have the opportunity to take part and enjoy our Italian language assistant to enhance your speaking abilities. lively language and cultural visit to Italy, to places such as Roma, You will also have the opportunity to take part and enjoy our Venezia and La Riviera Napoletana. lively language and cultural visit to Italy, to places such as Roma, Venezia and La Riviera Napoletana. Italian is a Romance language and is an official language of the European Union. Italy has the eighth-largest economy in the Italian is a Romance language and is an official language of the world, the third largest economy in the Eurozone and is the UK’s European Union. Italy has the eighth-largest economy in the ninth largest goods export market and it is the UK’s eighth largest world, the third largest economy in the Eurozone and is the UK’s source of imports. There is a national shortage of Italian speakers, ninth largest goods export market and it is the UK’s eighth largest so there are many opportunities for work in Europe and in other source of imports. There is a national shortage of Italian speakers, countries. so there are many opportunities for work in Europe and in other countries.
110 SPANISH SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS A LEVEL A LEVEL
Did you know that Spanish is spoken in 23 countries by more Did you know that Spanish is spoken in 23 countries by more than 400 million people and that it is the 2nd most important than 400 million people and that it is the 2nd most important global language with regard to international communication? It is global language with regard to international communication? It is also one of the official languages of the European Community, also one of the official languages of the European Community, the United Nations and Spain is one of the UK’s most important the United Nations and Spain is one of the UK’s most important trading partners. trading partners.
The course at Truro College will give you the opportunity to build This fast paced course at Truro College aimed at keen linguists, on your knowledge of Spanish that you have acquired at GCSE. will give you the opportunity to develop competence in the Spanish One aspect of the course will be to improve your language skills; language and an insight into Hispanic culture. One aspect of you will learn vocabulary based on a variety of topic areas as well the course will be to build your language skills; you will learn as grammar rules, which will enable you to make sense of the vocabulary based on a variety of topic areas as well as grammar language and to use the language accurately. rules, which will enable you to make sense of the language and to use it accurately. You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing through a wide range of materials, both You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, inside and outside the classroom. Your lessons will be conducted listening and writing through a wide range of materials, both in specialist language rooms. You will also have access to our inside and outside the classroom. Your lessons will be conducted Languages Centre, where you can get help with research, in specialist language rooms. You will also have access to our homework or any other aspect of your studies. Once a week, you Languages Centre, where you can get help with research, will have a conversation session with one of our Spanish language homework or any other aspect of your studies. assistants to help you improve your confidence in speaking. You will also have the opportunity to take part in one of our language In addition to the 6 hours 40 minutes lecture time, you will also visits to Andalucía, in the south of Spain. have a weekly conversation session with one of our Spanish language assistants to help you improve your confidence in The second aspect of your course will be to develop your speaking. You will also have the opportunity to take part in one of knowledge of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. You our language visits to Andalucía, in the south of Spain. will do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as well as a Spanish language film and book. The second aspect of your course will be to develop your knowledge of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. You At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still will do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as under review, which means that specific topic choices have not yet well as a Spanish language film and a book. been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this information during all open events at College. At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still under review, which means that specific topic choices have yet been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this information during all open events at College.
111 MATHEMATICS Mathematics underpins many industries today, forming foundations for technology, engineering, construction, science and medicine. You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. You could test your knowledge and ability skills against other students across the country and compete in the UK Senior Mathematical Challenge. FURTHER MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS A LEVEL A LEVEL
Do you enjoy solving puzzles and playing strategy games? Do you Mathematics is a challenging and stimulating course that will want to develop a deep understanding of big ideas? Do you want encourage you to develop your mathematical skills, improve your to know ‘why’ and not just ‘how’? Do you want a stimulating and ability to think logically and enable you to determine solutions challenging course that will develop key skills such as problem- to a wide range of problems. If you enjoyed studying GCSE solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience? If the Maths, particularly the more algebraic topics, and would like to answer is yes, this could be the course for you. significantly improve your mathematical skills, then this would be an ideal subject for you to study at AS/A Level. Further Mathematics provides an excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses as well as being a versatile The majority of the course is algebra based. By studying qualification that is well respected by employers. Further the course your algebraic skills will improve significantly as Mathematics is an essential requirement for many degree level you progress through the core modules. You will learn many Mathematics courses. By studying Further Mathematics you will mathematical techniques and their applications to a variety of increase your knowledge and understanding of mathematical practical situations. This will benefit the study of other subjects, techniques and their applications as well as enhancing your such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Psychology, study of other subjects, in particular Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Business Studies. Geography, Psychology, Economics, Business Studies and PE. The course provides an excellent preparation for a wide range Further Mathematics is a full AS or A Level qualification that you of university courses such as Engineering, all of the Sciences, can take alongside Mathematics. You will need to be studying (or Medicine, Accountancy, Architecture and Computer Science. It is have already achieved) the corresponding level in Mathematics. also considered to be a facilitating subject for many other courses. Taking A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics will give you It is a versatile qualification that is well respected by employers. two A Levels and will mean that you spend about half your time at If you are still not convinced then you may be interested to know college studying on your Mathematics courses, it is also possible that Mathematics is the only A Level proven to increase earnings to take AS Further Mathematics alongside either AS Mathematics in later life - by an average of 10%, although hopefully your or the second year of A Level Mathematics, which will give you 1½ motivation to study the course is one of interest in learning about A Levels. mathematics as opposed to being purely financial!
Further Mathematics is designed to stretch and challenge able young mathematicians by introducing you to new techniques and concepts, such as complex numbers and matrices, as well as studying material from A Level Mathematics in greater depth. You will be taught by highly qualified specialist subject tutors in classes consisting exclusively of Further Mathematics students.
If you are still not convinced then you may be interested to know that Mathematics is the only A Level proven to increase earnings in later life - by an average of 10% - although hopefully your motivation is based on your desire to study a course that is satisfying, interesting, well respected, useful, fun and full of surprises.
113 114 MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY Behind the camera or on the screen, analysis and creativity come together in these constantly evolving, exciting media. You may explore the richness of the history of cinema or explore modern techniques to capture a breathtaking moment. In the studio, cinema, outside with the amazing panorama of Cornwall to inspire you or travelling further afield to London, Rome or New York - your view of life through a lens will be enriched. FILM STUDIES MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL A LEVEL
Fancy being the next Quentin Tarantino or Christopher Nolan? The media is a powerful entity which plays a significant role within Studying Film could put you on the right path. society. The centrality of the media to human experience - from the conduct of everyday life, to the exercise of power, to the creation Film Studies offers the chance to gain hands-on experience of film- of culture - is inescapable. We live in an intensely mediated world, making and explore film language, history, theory and criticism. as philosopher Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The Medium is You will study a wide variety of topics including Hollywood the Message.” blockbusters, art house movies, British genre films, documentary, industry economics and the psychology of spectatorship. Media Studies is now a well-established field of academic study. There is a long history of academic research in this area, dating You will start off by exploring how aspects of film form and back to the 1920s. This research draws on other academic language are used for expressive effect. This includes an disciplines, but has increasingly developed its own distinctive examination of the creative decisions involved in Mise-en-Scene, methods, concepts and theories. Indeed, Media education is an Cinematography, Editing, Special Effects and Sound and a essential requirement for active participation in contemporary consideration of how the structuring concepts of Narrative and society: it teaches you to be a critical consumer of mass media Genre control meaning and audience response. You will be and a more informed and engaged citizen. provided with opportunities to textually analyse different films and engage in research involving aspects of film history and theory as Media Studies is not about watching films and reading part of your coursework. newspapers, it is about actively engaging with media practice and production, social and cultural theory and critical thinking. You will move on to learn how the film business works in the This course will enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of Audiences and Institutions section, looking at industry economics, the media and its role in your daily life by providing you with the new technologies, marketing and the power of Stars. There will ability to deconstruct, analyse, evaluate and create media texts. be extended close study analysis of specific influential films and You will study the way media - TV, Radio, Film, News, Music, directors and through contextual study you will discover how films Publishing, Social Media, Advertising, Games - are constructed often reflect and comment upon society and social change and through technical, visual and audio codes to better understand the how the medium both shapes and reflects the times in which it is powerful and complex messages we receive as an audience. produced. These ideas will be examined in modules two and four. You will also explore production processes and develop skills in You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate a practical photography and layout and design, using programmes such as application of your learning in creative work for modules one and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, when producing your own print three, perhaps making a film of your own, writing a step-outline, products. In the second year you will develop camerawork and designing a storyboard or penning a short screenplay. editing skills in the production of audio-visual work including short films and music videos. No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film does, straight to our emotions, deep into the twilight room of the soul Drawing on the best academic traditions from the arts, humanities and, one thing is for sure, after taking the course you will never and social sciences whilst incorporating practical vocational skills, see a film the same way again. AS/A Level Media Studies offers a challenging and exciting course of study that will enable you to develop skills and knowledge that are crucially important to our contemporary world.
115 PHOTOGRAPHY MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY A LEVEL PROGRESSION 1
Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the This Level 1 Progression course will introduce you to the basics of things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. digital imaging and media production. The course is designed to It is a powerful language which speaks to our emotions. It allows stimulate basic visual exploration, inspire simple creative practice, us to tell our story and show others our framing of the world promote independent study and develop elementary skills in around us. research, planning and time management.
If you enjoy creating photographic images, then the photography The course will provide you with an introduction to a broad course will stretch and challenge you by providing an opportunity range of creative and technical skills in media production and to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, photography. The qualification has been designed to provide you analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical with a sound base of skills, knowledge and understanding which and expressive skills. The course encourages the development will enhance your self-confidence and impart an understanding of your own visual language while improving your knowledge and of the career demands and opportunities within the exciting and understanding of the broad visual, cultural and theoretical contexts dynamic creative media industries. in which contemporary photographers operate. During the course you will learn traditional and digital photographic You will learn a broad range of photographic and camera skills techniques in addition to time based multimedia video production. - both analogue and digital - utilising traditional darkroom and Emphasis is placed on the development of your own practice and digital Photoshop techniques, working with industry-standard aspirations. equipment and workspaces to support you from image capture through to exhibition. You will learn how to develop your contextual Progression 1 allows you to study a BTEC Level 1 vocational understanding and record your progress and workflow in the form Certificate and will include Functional Skills English and Maths up of a sketchbook. The course will provide you with the skills and to Level 1 and a Work Skills qualification. This one year course is understanding for you to develop the ability to create innovative focused on progression, either to further specialised study at Level and individual work. It will teach you to appreciate photographic 2 or into employment. theory and practice and understand the work of important artists and pioneers in the history and development of the photographic BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where you develop medium. knowledge and understanding by applying your learning and skills in a work-related context. They are effective because they AS/A Level Photography will offer you the chance to take risks, engage you to take responsibility for your own learning and to discover ideas and realise your creative potential. The course develop skills that are essential for the work place. These skills aims to create perceptive, resourceful and creative photographers include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working with strong transferable skills, that can be applied to a range of to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately commercial and art based careers. completing administrative tasks and processes.
Throughout the course you will study several modules involving areas such as Creative Media Skills, Multimedia Products, Digital Photography, Audio & Video Editing, Animation and Interactive Media.
116 ART & DESIGN: PHOTOGRAPHY CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & UAL LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY UAL LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the The media is a powerful entity which plays a significant role within things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. society. The centrality of the media to our everyday experience It is a powerful language which speaks to our emotions. It allows - from the conduct of your daily life, to the exercise of power, to us to tell our story and show others our framing of the world the creation of culture - is inescapable. We live in an intensely around us. If you enjoy creating photographic images, then the mediated world, as philosopher Marshall McLuhan famously said, course will stretch and challenge you by providing an opportunity “The Medium is the Message.” to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production & and expressive skills. It encourages the development of your own Technology (CMPT) will provide you with an introduction to a visual language while improving your understanding of the broad broad range of creative and technical skills in media production. visual, cultural and theoretical contexts in which contemporary The qualification has been designed to provide you with a sound photographers operate. base of skills, knowledge and understanding which will enhance self-confidence and impart an understanding of the career The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design: Photography provides demands and opportunities within the exciting and dynamic an opportunity for those intrigued by visual arts to explore, develop creative media industries. and test their creativity within a structure that will provide a sound base of skills and knowledge but will also enhance self-confidence The course incorporates a strong element of vocational learning and reveal the potential career demands and opportunities that to provide you with the necessary understanding, knowledge exist in the sector. and skills for future progression and employment. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of media - TV, The focus is on the underpinning processes and principles filmmaking, radio, animation, photography, graphic design, social fundamental to photographic practice. It will provide you with an media, marketing - often in the form of ‘live’ or ‘real-world’ briefs introduction to image making, enabling you to acquire the requisite and assignments where you will explore, develop and test your knowledge, skills and understanding to progress within further creativity within a stimulating and demanding environment. education. The course will provide you with opportunities to develop and You will learn a broad range of photographic and camera skills - utilise broad, transferable skills through encouraging an ethos both analogue and digital - utilising traditional darkroom and digital of personal and professional development. We expect you to Photoshop techniques, working with industry-standard equipment demonstrate initiative, independent inquiry, creative thinking, and workspaces to support you from image capture through to reflective learning, team-working, self-management, effective exhibition. The Photography course offers you the chance to take participation, problem solving and communication in order to reach risks, discover ideas and realise your creative potential. It seeks your creative potential. to nurture perceptive, resourceful and creative photographers with strong transferable skills, that can be applied to a range of The course is structured around 8 hours of Media and a further commercial and art based careers. 8 hours of work towards English and Mathematics qualifications, plus a one hour tutorial slot. The course lasts for one year and is This is a one year course structured around 8 hours of likely to appeal to those seeking to complete a period of practical Photography and a further 8 hours of work towards English and study alongside additional work in English and Mathematics at Mathematics qualifications, plus a one hour tutorial slot. It is likely either GCSE or Functional Skills level. to appeal to those seeking to complete a period of practical study alongside additional work in English and Mathematics at either GCSE or Functional Skills level.
117 ART & DESIGN: PHOTOGRAPHY CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. The media is a powerful entity which plays a significant role within It is a powerful language which speaks to our emotions. It allows society. The centrality of the media to human experience - from the us to tell our story and show others our framing of the world conduct of everyday life, to the exercise of power, to the creation around us. If you enjoy creating photographic images, then the of culture - is inescapable. We live in an intensely mediated world, course will stretch and challenge you by providing an opportunity as philosopher Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The Medium is to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, the Message.” analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical and expressive skills. It encourages the development of your own UAL Creative Media Production and Technology (CMPT) has visual language while improving your understanding of the broad been designed for those who want to study Media full time and visual, cultural and theoretical contexts in which contemporary will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding photographers operate. necessary to progress to degree level study or employment in the exciting and dynamic creative media industries. You will learn a broad range of photographic and camera skills - both analogue and digital - utilising traditional darkroom and The course provides an opportunity for you to engage with digital Photoshop techniques, working with industry-standard a diverse range of media - TV, filmmaking, radio, animation, equipment and workspaces to support you from image capture photography, graphic design, social media, marketing - often in through to exhibition. You will learn how to develop your contextual the form of ‘live’ or ‘real-world’ briefs and assignments where you understanding and record your workflow in creative sketchbooks. will explore, develop and test your creativity within a stimulating The course will provide you with the skills and understanding to and demanding environment. The course will provide you with create innovative work. It will teach you to appreciate photographic opportunities to develop and utilise broad, transferable skills theory and practice and understand the work of important artists through encouraging an ethos of personal and professional and pioneers in the history and development of the photographic development. We expect you to demonstrate initiative, medium. independent inquiry, creative thinking, reflective learning, team- working, self-management, effective participation, problem solving Photography offers you the chance to take risks, discover ideas and communication in order to reach your creative potential. and realise your creative potential. The course seeks to nurture perceptive, resourceful and creative photographers with strong The course is delivered over 14 hours per week. There is an transferable skills, that can be applied to a range of commercial expectation that you should devote the same amount of time to and art based careers. independent study outside of the classroom. There is also a one hour tutorial slot. It may also be possible to study an additional A The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design: Photography Level alongside this qualification. has been designed for those who want to study Photography full time, providing you with the skills, knowledge and understanding You will complete the Extended Diploma in Creative Media necessary to progress to degree level study in visual arts, into Production and Technology over a two year period. To support further education and training or into employment. retention, achievement and success rates, the Diploma offers an accredited and certificated ‘jumping off point” at the end of year The course is delivered over 14 hours per week. There is an one should you choose not to progress into year two. expectation that you should devote the same amount of time to independent study outside of the classroom. You will complete the Extended Diploma over a two year period. To support retention, achievement and success rates, the Diploma offers an accredited and certificated ‘jumping off point” at the end of year one should you choose not to progress into year two.
118 CREATIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? This programme covers a range of creative and digital media techniques including photography, video editing, production of marketing materials, graphics, branding and promotion of a business or service and is therefore ideal for staff within a marketing or design environment, either starting their career in this area or looking to develop skills through a recognised qualification. The programme also develops skills including communication, team working and an understanding of the technologies within the sector.
Benefits of Apprenticeship: Achieving the Level 3 Creative and Digital Media Apprenticeship will enable you to: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression; • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a Creative and Digital Media career; • Gain a high quality, industry-recognised qualification - the OCR Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Digital Media Competence; • Develop a more complex understanding of technical skills and understanding within a creative environment.
Entry Requirements: Candidates joining the Apprenticeship programme require a minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D.
Programme Content: • Awareness of employment in the creative media sector • Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative and media sector • Converging digital technology in the creative media sector • Professional behaviour in the creative and media sector • Contributing to good working relationships • Ensuring your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety • Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector • Pre-production planning • Digital photography • Digital film production • Digital soundtrack production
What is involved? Apprentices will achieve their Apprenticeship by building and maintaining a work based evidenced portfolio which demonstrates their achievements in the workplace. In addition, apprentices are required to complete written assignments detailing the processes and procedures that have been used on work-based projects.
119 MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS You will be joining a vibrant and dynamic department with opportunities to showcase your talents in one of the many performance spaces within the College, or beyond. As part of the artistic community which Cornwall is celebrated for, all the world really is your stage. Supported by experienced lecturers and technicians, your course will give you a solid foundation from which to springboard your talents. Bands, theatre groups and West End performers have all emerged from this exciting department and we keenly await the chance to see your talents. DANCE DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES A LEVEL A LEVEL
If you enjoy dancing, creating dance and are inquisitive about If you enjoy learning about all aspects of Drama and Theatre then how dance has evolved throughout history, then the Dance this course will really suit you. It is largely a practical course but specification will stretch and challenge you by providing valuable we always want to consider the work of influential playwrights, opportunities for you to develop as both a practitioner and directors and theatre companies that make theatre so exciting and commentator of the subject. The course will help you to improve diverse. It will provide you with the necessary skills to analyse and your technical and expressive skills in performance, allow you appreciate any play text or performance recognising how historical to explore a variety of visual and thematic sources in a creative and cultural contexts inform all areas of theatre making whilst way and also give you the opportunity to develop your written developing your performance skills. We have an excellent learning communication skills in a subject you enjoy watching. environment; our classes take place in a drama rehearsal room or a theatre space. This dedicated space encourages you to develop There are three strands to the course: performance, choreography your understanding of professional working theatre. and critical engagement. You’ll start off by exploring how to develop technique in a variety of styles, leading to a consideration We approach the study of Drama and Theatre from three key of the performance qualities needed by a dancer in order to viewpoints: communicate with an audience. Alongside this you will explore how to create and develop your own work both as a soloist • Actor - As an actor you will develop your acting skills – and as part of a group. You will be given every opportunity to interpretation of character, exploration of style, voice, develop analytical skills in relation to your own work and that of physicality and stage relationships with others. professional repertoire. • Director - As a director you will develop your interpretative skills when working with plays. You will instigate ideas for Then, you’ll move on to learn about dance within two different performance and develop a directorial vision when working on historical periods/genres. This will be in order to increase original material or text. your understanding of professional repertoire within a specific • Designer - As a designer you will develop your design skills context and to reflect on your own developing style as a dancer/ and consider how design impacts upon an audience. You will choreographer. develop ideas for set creation, costume, lighting and sound design. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to draw together your experiences as a performer, choreographer and viewer of This course is designed to provide a balance between dance in a fully integrated way - enriching your knowledge and performance, research, analysis and design. It is a collaborative understanding of the subject and inspiring a lifelong appreciation course and will help you to develop important communication of dance as an art form. skills, confidence, imagination, creativity and promote personal and social development. Group work is at the heart of the course and you will enjoy working closely with others, responding to and giving supportive feedback.
121 MUSIC MUSIC TECHNOLOGY A LEVEL A LEVEL
This course will give an all-round understanding of and ability in If you enjoy making music and using technology, then A the whole world of music, across a range of styles and techniques, Level Music Technology will prepare you both practically and looking at practitioners in as many genres as we can fit into the theoretically within this creative industry. The course will allow you schedule. Music A Level is the back bone of music for anyone who to build upon previous knowledge and experience gained in GCSE wants to become a serious musician. Music or equivalent subjects.
In this course you will learn the central aspects of music: As a predominately practical course you will be assessed in the Performance; Composition; Analysis. Central aspects means first year through the creation of a studio recording, a music remix you will play to a high level (you must be a grade 5 player to and a programming task. Throughout the course you will gain a start the course). In composition you will grow to understand the theoretical grounding in the history and development of popular mechanics of music, how it works in terms of harmony, structure music genres and technology and, at the end of the year, your and arranging, and you will be able to recognise and talk about exam will test your ability to critically listen and analyse music from different styles of music. Anyone taking this course must read the 1920s to the present day. music as discussions about styles and compositional techniques will all be based on notation. With outstanding facilities at the College, you will be using the latest music programming software and professional recording A brilliant aspect of the course is that you get to work with an studios. You will be taught to record, edit, mix and master sound accompanist each week in order that your recital is as polished as to the highest of professional standards. You will also be given possible. As a result, in this section of the course most students the opportunity as a musician to play on your own and your peers’ get an A grade. recording projects.
As a good musician you will need to be able to hear what is As students move on to the second year of the course they will happening in music and we will spend a lot of time developing produce an advanced studio recording and music sequence with your ability to listen. By the end of the course you will be able to integrated audio. A final composition project will give you the work out what notes and chords are being played. This of course opportunity to bring together all the skills you have developed means your composing will improve as you will be able to write on the course; utilising a range of technologies to produce an down what you can hear in your head. Listening to a range of original piece for moving image, set lyrics or other creative brief. composers will give an idea of what you can write, so the whole The final ‘Analysing and Producing’ exam gives you the chance to course is linked. demonstrate practical skills that you have learned throughout the two years to produce a mixed production using Logic Pro. Taught by experienced musicians, the course is exactly right if you want to progress in music performing; film music composing; song writing or music education.
122 COMPUTER MUSIC PRODUCTION, MUSIC (PERFORMING) - CLASSICAL / COMPOSING & SONG WRITING JAZZ PATHWAY LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA
The course is aimed at those who want to explore the world of If you enjoy performing music, then the Classical Diploma will computer music production. Using Logic Pro 9 on Apple Macs, stretch and challenge you in this area. This course gives you the students will build a level of skill and understanding that allows valuable development of your sight-reading and ensemble skills. them to express their musical ideas as well as responding to Your musical repertoire can vary in genre and does not have to exciting and interesting projects based on actual examples from be strictly classical. Jazz and Pop can be used but sight-reading the music industry. It will explore song writing in a modern context, will always be needed. It will also improve your aural perception you will be able to develop your own style through developing and music theory knowledge for ABRSM grades and university. an understanding of the possibilities available to you, the song Your study will also be assisted with one to one tuition with an writer. There will be a growing knowledge of technology and the instrumental tutor ever week. potential to help your music creation available through the use of a sequencer, sound fonts and an interface. You’ll start off by performing straight away. Working with peers, you will create a tailor made set of music that suits your How to write for different instruments and voices, the use of instrumentation and will perform at live events. Over this two harmony, keys and song structures will all be covered to make you year course you perform a minimum of 6 concerts in a variety of able to function as a composer or songwriter. You will have the venues. This will enable you to learn how to organise and market opportunity to write film music and develop and understanding of your own concerts with the aim of getting your ensemble heard! how to use music to supplement the action. You will also learn music theoretical knowledge that will This is a vocational course worth one A Level. It offers the enhance your performance skills and improve your ensemble. chance to study a subject with a stronger emphasis on skills. It This will include conducting, analysis of dynamics, regular and is examined through continuous assessment within the region irregular tempos and time signatures, aural perception skills and of 25 separate pieces of work. There are strict deadlines for the transposition. Arranging and discussing performance is essential assessment so you must be well organised and complete all to any aspiring musician and will be used on a regular basis. assessments on time. By the end of the course you will have developed very usable but also transferable skills in music In your second year you will discover how to organise and arrange production. your own live music events ensuring fellow musicians have equal roles and fulfil them in providing a successful performance. Roles will include designing and distributing posters around your venue as well as social media, booking and hiring of venues, organising equipment etc. These performances will be in a venue chosen by yourself and can be anywhere around Truro. Your major final project will be assessed on performing; an interesting and varied set of music will be crucial.
123 MUSIC (PERFORMING) - MUSICAL THEATRE POPULAR MUSIC PATHWAY LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA
Theatre, singing and dancing, all in one place! Most students If you enjoy performing music, then the Popular Music Subsidiary will be very good at one or more aspects of Musical Theatre; Diploma will stretch and challenge you in this area. This course this course will build on your strengths to help you develop your gives you valuable development of your knowledge and skills performance skills across the range of subjects. You will become a in performing and working with a band. You will have a free half performer, capable of a wide range of expression to communicate hour instrumental lesson, where you will work through Rock and with the audience. Pop school grades, which can be used when applying for Higher Education. There will be a focus on technique. As this qualification is equal to one A Level but comes from the vocational suite of courses, it You will start by performing straight away. Working with peers, you has an emphasis on developing your ability in the skills required will develop a set of songs that span popular music from the 1960s to perform. Your voice will be stronger with a better range and through to the present day. You will learn how to organise and volume. The dance has a focus on jazz and commercial dance, so market your own gigs with the aim of getting your ensemble heard! you will develop an improvement in your awareness of movement You will also learn about the variety and stylistic elements and body strength. Acting is at the heart of Musical Theatre and is of popular music. Discussing and performing these stylistic part of singing and dancing. It is all about telling a story. characteristics is essential to any aspiring musician and will be used on a regular basis. This will include listening to iconic albums While developing technique you will be looking at performance and identifying why it was so prolific. You will need to comment styles and practitioners, creating a repertoire of pieces which critically on the development of the musical elements, format you can perform and an understanding of styles and how this and technological/production changes, making links between the can influence your performance. This is supported through logs factors, giving a comprehensive picture of how pop music has and research. You will take part in ensemble work and develop evolved. The notion of ‘evolution’ is fundamentally important and your solo work with the option of taking a solo in the end of year development should be plotted in terms of the stylistic, musical show. Each year there is a Musical Theatre Evening where you and technological factors. will perform pieces from a range of shows as a full ensemble or in duets/ trios etc. It is fun, rewarding, confidence boosting and not In your second year you will discover how to organise and arrange for the faint hearted. your own live music events, ensuring fellow musicians have equal roles and fulfill them in providing a successful performance. Roles will include designing and distributing posters around your venue as well as social media, booking and hiring of venues, organising equipment etc. These performances will be in a venue chosen by yourself and can be anywhere around Truro. Your major final project will be assessed on performing; an interesting and varied set of music will be crucial.
124 MUSIC PERFORMING ARTS: ACTING PROGRESSION 2 PROGRESSION 2
The music business is one of the UK’s most successful industries The creative industry is one of the UK’s most successful, whether and whether you aim to be a performer, songwriter, producer you aim to be an actor, dancer, director or stage manager, this or manager, this course prepares you for the next step towards course prepares you for the next step towards your chosen career. your chosen career. We will support you to develop the creative, technical and organisational skills required to progress onto Level We will support you to develop the creative, technical and 3 study in Music or Music Technology. organisational skills required to progress onto Level 3 study in Performance, Dance or Production. Through workshops and You will form a band within the first two weeks, where you will performances, you will develop skills in voice, movement and prepare for gigs, exploring a wide range of material before finally characterisation. There will be opportunities throughout the year to crafting a marketable set for your end of year event. All rehearsals perform extracts from plays. You will work towards creating your take place in our fully equipped rehearsal studios. In addition to own pieces of devised theatre using a range of stimuli. Pieces will band work, you will receive free instrumental lessons, supporting be performed for assessment. the Rock School syllabus, enabling you to pick up additional qualifications as part of the course. You will explore how the performance industry works, including the job opportunities available. Practical advice and support will help During Music Technology sessions you will explore MIDI you to develop a broad range of skills to enhance your progression sequencing, sound editing, digital multitrack recording and mixing. within the industry, including the finance and marketing aspects of You will have access to dedicated sequencing rooms, digital running a performance arts company. mixdown suites and our state-of-the-art 24-track digital recording studio. Students will study movement from different countries and cultures and will learn the process of choreographing their own pieces. You will explore how the music industry works, including the job They will also perform dance pieces in a range of different styles, opportunities available. Practical advice and support will help you including contemporary, jazz and street dance. This requires to develop a broad range of skills to enhance your progression students to develop an understanding of the many areas of the within the industry, including music and production analysis, music performance industry. As a final project, students will rehearse product management and marketing. and perform a piece of dance/drama for a public audience. The performance will bring together the skills developed on the course. All Progression 2 pathways will include English and maths up to Level 2. You will study either GCSE or Functional Skills to ensure All Progression 2 pathways will include English and Maths up to that you achieve at Level 2 before progressing onto Level 3 Level 2. You will study either GCSE or Functional Skills to ensure courses. that you achieve at Level 2 before progressing onto Level 3 courses.
125 PERFORMING ARTS: PRODUCTION DANCE PROGRESSION 2 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This course offers you an introduction to a career as a lighting The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance is designed to give you and sound technician. Typically you may work in a theatre, a strong foundation in dance technique and performance, dance concert venue, festival or cruise ship. The key to being a appreciation and creative learning. If you are passionate about successful technician is patience, a clam and even temperament dance, enjoy working as a member of an ensemble and have the and a willingness to help other people. It can be hot dirty work desire to further your contextual knowledge of dance then studying with long hours but lots of fun. Working with lights and sound towards the Extended Diploma course will allow you to focus your equipment; rigging; setting up and making the equipment work interest and develop you understanding of dance as an academic can be a challenge but with the right training it can be an exciting subject. fascinating and rewarding career. As a technician you should be prepared to travel... a lot. The units have been selected to provide you with experience in a wide variety of practical dance techniques, offer a range The Progression 2 Production pathway allows you to study the of choreographic opportunities and teach you to analyse your BTEC Extended Certificate in Production. Through workshops progress and important developments within the professional and performance experience, students will develop skills in dance world. This approach will allow you to grow into a versatile Theatre and Concert lighting, Live sound and Performance and thoughtful dance student with the theoretical knowledge to Planning. There will be opportunities throughout the year to gain support your practical development. The structure of the first practical hands on experience of working with industry standard year allows you to build specialist skills and experiment with new lighting and sound equipment including an advanced computer dance genres and methods of creating movement guided by your controlled lighting system. In addition students will work toward lecturers, whilst the second year develops and challenges your planning real time performances including rock concerts and skills as a performer and encourages you to begin to find your own dance performances. This requires students to develop an creative style. understanding of the many areas of the performance industry. You will participate in formal technique classes in Classical Ballet, They will also be required to explore the finance and marketing Jazz Dance and Contemporary Dance in both years leading aspects of running a performance arts company. As a final project, to performance of specially choreographed work and excerpts students will be responsible for the technical aspects of piece of from professional repertoire. You will also study Tap Dance in the dance/drama or music for a public audience. The performance will first year and Urban Dance in the second year to reflect current bring together the skills developed on the course. working practices. You will participate in choreographic projects in both first and second year in a variety of dance genres and learn All progression 2 pathways will include English and Maths up to about professional dance artists working in the field of Classical, Level 2. Students will study either GCSE or Functional skills to Contemporary and Commercial Dance, Physical Theatre and ensure that they achieve at Level 2 before progressing to Level 3. Dance Theatre.
You will be able to study 1 additional AS/A Level subject alongside your Extended Diploma which provides you with the opportunity to select AS Dance to further enhance your dance education or a complementary subject such as AS Level English, Psychology or Photography which may inform future education, training or career decisions.
126 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PERFORMING ARTS: PERFORMANCE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
The music industry is one of the driving forces behind the British BTEC Performing Arts at Truro College provides you with a creative industries that provides some of the most diverse learning environment in which you regularly learn through doing. career opportunities and creative challenges, plus it is also really It’s a vocational course, which means that you will study a course good fun. If you enjoy creating, recording, playing music live full time, in which enjoyable practical work forms the basis for a with technology, working with other creative minded people on large proportion of the assignments - all of which are continuously interesting projects, whilst making a living from all of these, then assessed - which means that you always know how well you music technology could be the option for you. are doing, and also means that there are no final exams. Most assignments will involve written work. This may take the form of Music Technology will open your eyes, and ears, to the actor’s journals, performance evaluations or essays. Although possibilities of what can be done with sound. It will provide you not the back bone of the course many units will encourage the with insights and experiences into the roles of a music producer, development of your skills in written communication. This is sound engineer, music technology performer, commercial industry important, as BTEC is an established pathway into a wide range of executive and journalist. degree courses.
We always start from looking at current and future industry By working regularly in groups, you’ll learn how to work co- positions, where you will grow from small industry based scenarios operatively with others, a key factor in all aspects of study and to full on industry experiences. You will focus on developing the employment. You will also develop your communication skills, skills, techniques, habits and attitudes a professional would require improve your performing and critical abilities. The nature of the to thrive in a competitive and creative industry. You will learn how a work develops the whole person, so that on completion of the professional in the music industry must adapt quickly to the needs course you can expect to find yourself equipped either to seek of any creative situation, where we shall look to make you not only employment in many areas of work (not limited solely to the cope with current industry requirements but flourish in the music performing arts) or to move into higher education. industry of the future. The course is deliberately quite broad enabling you to experience Along the way you will look at a range of topics such as studio a wide range of styles and genres with the performing arts. There recording, audio engineering, synthesis, sampling, production, will be opportunity to choose some acting or dance specialist promotion, eventing, multi-media and many more that will help options, but there is a strong common practical core to the course, you to answer questions like ‘what sort of producer am I?’, ‘where in which you will be expected to work with the whole group in the could I fit in the music industry?’ and ‘how can I get better at preparation of dance, drama and musical theatre performances making music?’ These topics will open doors for you to see career that will stretch and develop you as a performer. pathway opportunities and explore the potential of new roles that you could create for yourself. The high calibre of teaching staff and resources will complement your own developing skills in independent learning as you Music Technology is an art form based on science and invention, progress through the course. As a student of Performing Arts you if you are able to imagine the possibilities of what you can create are expected to be highly motivated, having chosen a course with sound then it could lead you to be an innovator in fast paced that reflects your interests and passions. The course will place professional environment. If you want to be part of the future of high demands on you, always seeking to stretch your abilities, music then be prepared for the challenges that await in the field of develop skills and strengthen performance technique. Through music technology. productions, you will always be encouraged to work practically to develop performances that display a high level of skill and professionalism.
127 POPULAR MUSIC PRODUCTION ARTS - LIVE EVENT LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA PRODUCTION LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Are you passionate about music? Do you love writing, performing or producing music? Can you see yourself working in one of Creative industries are rapidly expanding in the UK and if you the most competitive and exciting industries in the world? If so, have ever envied the sound engineer, found yourself gazing at then the BTEC Extended Diploma in Popular Music could be the the lighting rig, or wondered what is going on backstage then obvious choice for you. This exciting two year programme will this might be the course for you. For every music, theatre and provide you with a hands-on, vocational approach to working film production, for every exhibition, conference, community or within the music industry, helping you to develop the knowledge corporate event, there are a whole team of backstage artists, and skills required for employment within the music business or designers, engineers, producers, managers, technicians and crew. further study at university level. This course will support you to develop the technical and creative The music industry is ever expanding, and there are many skills required for a broad range of Backstage, Production Arts opportunities for musicians to forge an exciting career for and Live Events roles; you will have access to industry standard themselves through different pathways. Our former music students equipment and the opportunity to work on a variety of real events include a Grammy Award winner, a number 1 selling electronic from Theatre to Festivals. artist, an internationally acclaimed band, and a whole host of session players, event managers and producers working regularly During your first year you will develop skills in Rigging, Lighting, with the skills that they developed here. If you choose to study this Live Sound and Set/Stage Design. Much of this will be assessed course, you should have a strong background in performing or practically, but you will also learn how to create industry-specific producing popular music, will show a real passion for the subject, documents, such as stage plans, technical riders and risk and a desire to improve your skills and become immersed within assessments. By the end of year one you will have the chance to the industry. apply to work backstage at a national festival during the summer.
You will look at the practical skills required for performing in bands Once you feel confident with the equipment you will get the chance or as a session musician, developing the techniques needed for to push your creativity to the limit. Second year study puts you in playing in a range of styles and genres. You will take part in a the driving seat; you will have the opportunity to manage your own number of practical projects ranging from gigs at local venues, crew, create your own designs and choose which specialisms you to community based music projects and events. You will also would like to be assessed in. Many learners combine assessments investigate the inner workings of the music industry, preparing you with paid work and all learners will get the opportunity to work in for life in the business, and look at popular music history and the local venues, building your portfolio and strengthening UCAS and way in which music affects society. You will develop composition job applications. and song writing skills, look at music sequencing and recording, and receive a free instrumental lesson every week.
If you love popular music, and can see yourself focusing on it every day, both as an individual and through teamwork, then this is the course for you!
128 I chose Truro and Penwith College because of its fantastic reputation, outstanding facilities and great opportunities. The enthusiastic lecturers make all of the lessons fun and interesting.
Jack Hillman from Fowey Mathematics, Geography, Photography and Physics A Levels Previously from Fowey Community College
129 PUBLIC SERVICES Your team work and leadership qualities will be expanded in this challenging and rewarding area. You will benefit from visits by members of the uniformed and armed services who, alongside the many former service personnel that make up our teaching team, will put you through your paces, pushing you physically and mentally. We look forward to seeing you in the career of your choice as you join the successes of our past students. PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES PROGRESSION 2 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This pathway will provide training and experiences for those A career in the public services is challenging, rewarding, intending to work in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services interesting and exciting, requiring you to have a variety of skills, industries and will provide the opportunity to develop a range knowledge, and expertise to succeed. Our course will help you of practical skills, personal qualities and characteristics such as to develop these qualities and give you an introduction to careers leadership and teamwork, essential for working life within part of within this sector. Areas developed such as communication and the uniformed public services. leadership are not only vitally important in every uniformed public service role but are transferable to all walks of life. If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop your confidence, understanding and skills and then applying If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop them in and out of the classroom, this progression could be for your confidence, understanding and skills and then applying them you. Topics such as Health, Fitness and Lifestyle for the Public in and out of the classroom, this course could be for you. Topics Services, Citizenship, Society and the Public Services, Sport such as Fitness Testing and Training for the Public Services, and Recreation in the Public Services, The Role and Work of Law and the Legal System, Outdoor Activities and Expeditions, the Public Services, and Crime and its Effect on Society and Leadership and Teamwork, Understanding Discipline, Police Individuals are some of the units you will study over the 1 year Powers, Custodial Care, and Government Policies are a few of the course. 18 units you will study over the two year course.
You will learn through a range of methods including practical For you to succeed on this course you will need to be willing to experiences and theory based lessons. You will be taught in ‘have a go’ at things, be prepared to get cold, wet and dirty, push classroom lectures, presentations from Public Service teams, yourself and us, develop your team work and, most importantly, practical sessions and group discussions. work hard.
The Progression 2 Public Services pathway allows you to study Your learning will be through lectures, practical sessions and the BTEC Certificate in Public Services, and is broadly equivalent residential trips, you will be assessed in challenging situations, to two GCSEs. BTEC Firsts are vocationally related qualifications, expected to conduct self-directed study and research, attend visits where you will develop knowledge and understanding by applying to and presentations from various services. your learning and skills in a work-related scenario. Assessment is continuous throughout the course and consist All Progression 2 pathways will include English and maths up to of projects, presentations, physical demonstrations and written Level 2. You will study either GCSE or Functional skills to ensure assignments. You may also be required to sit a controlled that you achieve at Level 2. Skills in both maths and English assessment as part of the course requirements; this will aid and will be of assistance in your future, supporting you in a range of develop your time management and rational thinking skills that will situations such as assignment writing, research, job applications, help you in your future career. presentations, managing your own finances and interpretation of data. Previous students have undertaken degrees in law, public services, criminology, psychology, sociology and many more. Truro and Penwith College also provides the opportunity to continue your studies onto our Foundation Degree in Public Services. Career opportunities such as the Armed Forces, Police, Fire Service, Coastguard, Prison Service, Customs or other public organisations are also real options.
131 SCIENCE You will have many opportunities to enrich your learning experience with fellow Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. The College is a member of the Royal Society Associate Schools and College scheme, and you will benefit from these close links with the UK’s most prestigious scientific institution. With a guest lecture programme that has included speakers from the Institute of Physics and behind the scenes tours at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, the study of science at Truro College has never been more exciting. BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY A LEVEL A LEVEL
If you enjoy learning about life and living organisms and want to If you enjoy the study of the substances that make both us and delve deeper into concepts that you have been introduced to at our surroundings then Chemistry is a subject you should consider. GCSE, from biochemistry and cell biology through to behaviour Chemistry is everywhere; in the food we eat and the water we and ecology, then A Level Biology will offer you an exciting, drink, from the clothes we wear and our mobile phones to the challenging and stimulating area of study. medicines that keep us healthy.
Biology encompasses the cellular basis of living things, the Chemistry is truly the “central science.” New breakthroughs in transformation of energy that underlies the activities of life, and fields such as genetics, biochemistry, medicine and pharmacy, the genetic basis for inheritance in organisms. You will study the materials science (including nanotechnology), forensics, the evolutionary relationships between organisms and the diversity of environment and next-generation computer hardware are all driven life on earth, to include microorganisms, plants, animals and fungi. by chemistry. Emphasis throughout the course is on developing The structural and functional relationships studied in biology draws your knowledge, competence and confidence in practical skills and on the sciences of chemistry and physics for its foundations and problem solving, together with enhancing your understanding of applies the laws of these disciplines to living things. key chemical ideas and how they link to each other. All this makes A Level Chemistry a challenging and interesting course. In your first year of study you will begin by gaining an understanding of the biological molecules which make up living Chemistry is a fascinating and fundamental subject. You will things. This will enable you to understand how these molecules study thirteen topic areas; each will allow you to explore a topic build up into cells, the fundamental unit of life. You will explore the containing different key concepts. Once the features of a chemical ultrastructure of cells and learn the different roles of different parts topic have been developed, you will consider the applications and of the cell, as well as how cells are organised in organisms and relevance to everyday life. Examples of topics you will study in the how they exchange substances with their environment and other first year include the study of fundamental areas such as organic cells. You will explore the need for specialised exchange surfaces chemistry, energy, quantitative chemistry and chemical bonding and transport mechanisms in multicellular organisms including alongside contemporary issues such as atmospheric chemistry. humans, fish, insects and plants. You will also learn about the In the second year these topics are studied in more depth and fundamental role of DNA, its role in protein synthesis and how it new areas introduced such as 13C NMR spectroscopy. A variety can be used to make sense of the great diversity of life on earth. of teaching methods are used with an emphasis on practical experimentation. In your second year of study you will build upon the concepts introduced in the first year to develop an understanding of the complex biochemistry of photosynthesis and respiration, and the detailed mechanisms of the nervous and endocrine systems. You will study the latest advances in genetic technologies and discover how genes are inherited and influence populations. You will also conduct your own ecological investigation during a field course.
133 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES GEOLOGY A LEVEL A LEVEL
Do you want to gain an insight into the scientific processes Do you know which forces drive volcanoes, earthquakes and that control and affect the environment? If so, through studying tsunamis? Are you fascinated by fossils and their evolutionary Environmental Studies you will gain an understanding of how roots? Have you ever wondered where gold, diamonds and different events and cycles within the environment interrelate, the other natural resources come from? Are you concerned about human impacts on these events and cycles, and the strategies the environmental consequences of the extraction of oil and gas that can be used to minimise the problems caused. or radioactive materials? Geologists need a good grounding in physics and chemistry, and biology underpins the study of fossils, In your first year you will be given an introduction to the so if you are considering studying other sciences and would like biodiversity of life on planet Earth. You will investigate the reasons to see different ways that they can be applied to the world around why the conservation of life on Earth is important and the methods you (both in the laboratory and through fieldwork), then A Level which may be used to achieve effective conservation. You will Geology may be the subject for you. also study the ecological relationships between organisms, and their relationship with the abiotic environment. You will develop a In your first year you will investigate the Earth from its meteorite number of field work techniques which are studied both within the origins through to the range of rocks found in its different layers laboratory and in the field. You will explore why physical resources and surface environments. You will study the immense forces that such as atmospheric gases, water and mineral nutrients are circulate rocky material through the inside of the Earth and move essential for life on Earth and how humans exploit and manage the surface plates around, leaving huge cracks and folds behind these resources to provide higher material living standards. as evidence of past activity. You will discover how geologists need a multitude of different skills to accurately measure and describe In your second year of study you will investigate the problems features in the environment. Through field trips in Cornwall, further of future energy supply and how these may be resolved; this is afield in the UK, and even abroad, you will develop these skills for investigated through the study of the energy resources which are yourself. available for use. You will also develop an understanding of a range of atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial pollutants, and the By the time you reach your second year you will be able to apply strategies which may be used to minimise releases, treat effluents your basic knowledge and skills to many geological situations. and manage the damage caused. You will also look at the factors You will use geological maps and cross sections to investigate controlling human population growth, which you will consider in the difficulties of finding and extracting resources, from water and relation to the demands placed upon the planet’s resources and gas to oil and metals. You will study how and where to construct life-support systems. You will analyse food and forestry production dams and reservoirs, analyse and debate the problems of systems, with particular emphasis on the limiting factors affecting constructing roads, tunnels and coastal defences, and consider productivity, the environmental problems caused by these systems the comparative benefits of different sources of power from coal to and the ways in which problems can be addressed. You will geothermal sources. finish the second year by considering the sustainability of human lifestyles, by reviewing the evidence form all of the other modules In your second year you will also study the evolution of life on of the specification. Earth and how geologists can use this knowledge to re-construct a geological timescale stretching back a billion years. The evolution of life has constantly reacted to changes in environment and climate so you will also study the causes and driving forces behind changes in Earth’s climate and the evidence we have for these changes, locked away beneath your feet. All this information is written in the rocks and you will learn how to read them!
134 PHYSICS FORENSIC SCIENCE A LEVEL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
If you are interested in questions like “what happens if I go into Do you enjoy using scientific knowledge to solve problems? Are a black hole?”, “what is a Higgs boson?” and “what happens you keen to learn how to piece together evidence and data to if I travel near to the speed of light?”, then the A Level Physics reach valid conclusions? The field of forensic science is vast and specification will challenge you to consider these questions - and is not just limited to crime scene investigation. Scientists use the many more. Physics allows you to understand the fundamental same skills on a daily basis to attempt to solve current issues. structure of the universe from atoms (or smaller!) to galaxies (or This course is designed to give you a detailed understanding of bigger!) and how the matter within the universe interacts. You will aspects of science with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge discover that the same underlying physical laws can be applied used in the field of forensic science. Over the two years of study from everyday situations such as electric circuits or theme park you will develop the scientific knowledge, practical and problem rides to complex situations like particle accelerators or black holes! solving skills to enable you to progress into employment or onto a range of Higher Education courses. In your first year of study you’ll begin by exploring classical (Newtonian) mechanics, allowing you to understand how objects You will study a range of core scientific units and specialist units move and interact in terms of everyday forces. You’ll then progress with a particular emphasis on the knowledge, skills and techniques into explaining electric circuits in terms of current, potential used in the vast field of forensic science. Throughout the course difference and resistance, by considering the motion of charge you will develop your scientific understanding and practical skills carriers. You will also learn about material properties and how through a series of assignments and challenging investigations different materials behave when exposed to different forces before which utilise some of the techniques used by crime scene moving on to consider classical wave theory, followed by more investigators and forensic scientists in the workplace including contemporary physics, such as using observational evidence to collecting evidence from crime scenes and analysis of evidence argue for a quantum mechanical treatment of light. through chemical spectroscopy, fingerprint analysis, chemical and biological testing. In your second year of study you will build upon the concepts already met by initially considering more complex mechanics You will start by completing a 90 Credit Diploma in Applied such as circular motion and momentum transfer, followed by Science (equivalent to 1.5 A levels) in your first year. The first a thorough analysis of electric and magnetic fields (and their year will enhance your understanding of the key chemical and applications.) This content is then brought together to consider biological topics required for further study of forensic science. You how particle accelerators and detectors function, and the particles will relate your practical science activities to the relevant theory we have discovered as a result. You then move on to studying and develop your skills in laboratory experimentation, analysis a more mathematical representation of oscillations, followed by of results and evaluation of methods – key skills for any working the physics of nuclear decay and thermodynamic systems, which scientist. You will build up a portfolio of practical techniques and are then brought together (with an understanding of gravitational use your knowledge and understanding to complete a series of fields) to consider how stars are formed. From this you will then assignments on which you will be assessed. consider star life cycles (including neutron stars and black holes), astronomical measurements and galaxy motion, leading to the You will complete the Extended Diploma in year 2 (equivalent to idea of an expanding universe - culminating in addressing current 3 A Levels) where your focus will be on units covering aspects of astrophysical concepts such as the Big Bang, dark matter, dark Forensic Science including crime scene investigation, forensic fire energy and the ultimate fate of the universe. investigation and criminal psychology. During your course you will complete a project on an area of science where you have to plan an investigation and conduct an experiment you have designed.
135 MEDICAL SCIENCE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the ever expanding field of medical science? Do you wish to use your scientific knowledge to benefit others? This course is designed to give you a detailed understanding of aspects of science with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge used in medical science.
Over the two years of study you will develop the scientific knowledge and practical skills to enable you to progress into employment or onto a range of Higher Education courses. You will study a range of core scientific units and specialist units with a particular emphasis on the knowledge, skills and techniques used in medical science. Throughout the course you will develop your scientific understanding and practical skills through a series of assignments and challenging investigations which utilise some of the techniques used by scientists in the workplace including the application of modern biological and chemical practical techniques to medical science and the knowledge required by medical scientists.
You will start by completing a 90 Credit Diploma in Applied Science (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels) in your first year. The first year will enhance your understanding of the key chemical and biological topics required for further study of medical science. You will relate your practical science activities to the relevant theory and develop your skills in laboratory experimentation, analysis of results and evaluation of methods – key skills for any working scientist. You will build up a portfolio of practical techniques and use your knowledge and understanding to complete a series of assignments on which you will be assessed.
You will complete the Extended Diploma in year 2 (equivalent to 3 A Levels) where your focus will be on units covering aspects of Medical Science including Medical Physics Techniques, Physiological Investigations, Clinical Psychology and Diseases and Infections. During your course you will complete a project on an area of science where you have to plan an investigation and conduct an experiment you have designed.
136 I chose Truro College as it offered the IB Diploma and has a great reputation. I really enjoy the variety of subjects on the IB, the wide range of opportunities available and being part of a close knit community. When I finish my course I hope to go travelling and then study English at an American University.
Roisin McCay-Hines from St Austell IB Diploma and Academic Academy Previously from Penrice Academy
137 SPORT & LEISURE You will have the opportunity to participate, compete and excel in a wide range of physical activities at Truro College. You will also be able to become a member of our Academy programmes irrespective of your academic course or standard of performance. Our sports teams play within the British Colleges Sport organisation, which run leagues and cups across the country, as well as sport specific competitions and tournaments. Teams from the College have competed in the BCS National finals and travelled across the South West as well as to London, Birmingham, Dubai and Japan where we have had success on both regional and national level within competitive sport. Provision has been made for a wide spectrum of abilities with recreational sessions and non-competitive activities. There are indoor hockey leagues, mixed netball games, six-a-side football and alternative activities like gig rowing and mountain biking. You will have the opportunity for personal development by taking part in the Sports Leaders Awards schemes, for which the College has been awarded Sports Leader UK Academy status and through which over 800 students have already trained. Students are involved in volunteering in local primary, secondary and special schools as well as at community events such as the Cornwall School Games. PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPORT A LEVEL PROGRESSION 2
The Physical Education course is designed for those students who The Progression 2 Sport pathway allows you to study the BTEC have an interest in the main theoretical components of physical Certificate in Sport, and is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs. education and also for those who display a high sporting level in at BTEC Firsts are vocationally related qualifications, where you least one sport as a performer or coach. develop knowledge and understanding by applying your learning and skills in a work-related context. You will look at anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and apply them to current sporting activity and This pathway will provide training and experiences for those performance. Everyone on the course will undertake personal intending to work in the Sport industry and will provide the study, where you will analyse sporting performance and develop opportunity to develop a range of practical skills and techniques, ways to improve either your own personal skill level or that personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance of others, if looking at the coaching element. You will also be in working life in this area. assessed in personal skill levels and in competitive practical situations. If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop your confidence, understanding and abilities and then applying The first year will give you an introduction to physical education them in and out of the classroom, this progression could be for including anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills, and you. Units such as: Fitness Testing and Training, Practical Sport, socio-cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. Anatomy and Physiology, Planning and Leading Sports Activities, The aim is to ensure that all the basic concepts are covered Sport and Active Leisure Industry and Sport and Active Leisure and then for you to be able to apply these to practical situations Industry are some of the units you will study over the 1 year to enhance performance and skill level. The practical element course. of the course is covered through the acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in physical education module. This You will learn through a range of methods including practical includes a practical assessment in two activities as a performer, experiences and theory based lessons. You will be taught in official or coach. You will also be examined on knowledge of classroom lectures, presentations, practical sessions and group general practical activity preparation. discussions.
The second year of the course further develops the principles All Progression 2 pathways will include English and Maths up to learnt in year one and covers the topics of socio cultural studies, Level 2. You will study either GCSE or Functional skills to ensure sports psychology and sport physiology. These topics are that you achieve at Level 2. Skills in both Maths and English will applied to current elite performance and involves many of the be of assistance in your future, supporting you with assignment key principles being linked to development in world or Olympic writing, research, job applications, presentations, managing your performances. The practical component in the second year own finances and interpretation of data, to mention just a few. of study includes your assessment in one practical activity as either a performer, official or coach and must be linked to the full competitive sporting environment. You will also complete a written coursework component based on a self-analysis of six key skills in your chosen activity area.
139 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SPORT: DEVELOPMENT, COACHING LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA & FITNESS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This exciting and challenging course will help provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for preparation for This Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and entry into a career in outdoor adventure and the outdoor education Fitness) course includes elements of both theory and practical industry. sport and will allow you to investigate the diversity within sport, health and the leisure industry. The course will teach you to apply You will examine in depth both the practical and theoretical your sporting knowledge, as well as test your practical ability, components of the outdoor education industry, allowing you to by covering a range of units including Sports Coaching, Fitness develop your understanding of the variety within the industry, Testing and Programming, Sports Development and Sport as a whilst developing your own practical and instructional skills in a Business. The course will particularly suit you if you enjoy learning wide range of both land-based and water-based activities. in a practical environment, but will also stretch you academically. It is an ideal route if you want to pursue a career in health and As well as the theory lessons you will spend two days a week fitness, sports therapy, sports coaching or teaching. developing personal and leadership skills in areas such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing and You will study through a combination of practical experience and navigation, amongst others. Within the theory sessions you will theoretical based learning. Classes are taught through classroom develop your understanding of topics such as outdoor education lectures, group discussions as well as a variety of practical facility management, equipment design and variety, managing and sessions using the extensive facilities at the College, including caring for the natural environment, and looking at the purposes of two sports halls, purpose-built cricket hall, two gyms, 3G astro outdoor and adventurous activity. and massage suites. There is also an opportunity to take part in industry recognised additional qualifications which will enhance You will also study topics relating to improving performance such your experience and employability. as creating training programmes, nutrition, and human anatomy and physiology. You will get the opportunity to visit a range of Over the two year course you will build a portfolio of practical outdoor education and adventure providers from the public, private and written evidence. You will be continually assessed in a and charity sectors. variety of ways including written reports, presentations, practical demonstrations, interviews and group projects. For your formal assessment you will be graded via a range of different methods including written assignments, presentations, This course prepares you for both employment and progression personal skill demonstration, and leadership sessions, amongst onto Higher Education courses such as the Foundation Degree others. Following the successful completion of the course, you in Sports Coaching at Truro and Penwith College, or a degree will have the opportunity to progress onto a suitable higher level/ programme at another university. Common career paths for university level course, or you may be ready to move straight into Development Coaching and Fitness students include sports the industry with a wealth of practical experience behind you. coaching, teaching, sports therapy, sports management and fitness instructing.
140 SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE SPORT PERFORMANCE & LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA EXCELLENCE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This course will suit you if you have an interest in undertaking a sport or health related career such as sports nutrition, The Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence) sports psychology, strength and conditioning, sports therapy, course includes elements of both theory and practical sport. This physiotherapy, or sports coaching, amongst many others. You will course gives you the opportunity to improve your understanding of develop a wide range of skills and abilities that will enable you your sport at an elite level and enables you to strive for excellence to either progress onto Higher Education or into employment in in performance from a participation level through to full time sports related industries, especially into those requiring a scientific professional sport. background. The course will teach you to apply your sporting knowledge, as You will be studying a broad range of sport and health related well as test your practical ability, by covering a range of units topics whilst developing a strong scientific and academic approach including Analysis of Sports Performance, Sports Coaching, to these topics. You will discover how to apply theoretical Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Testing and Programming, and practical techniques to analyse and improve the sporting Athletes Lifestyles and Technical and Tactical Skills. Many of performance of yourself and others, as well as improving general the units are specific to the Performance and Excellence course health and fitness. You will learn the appropriate use of both and will particularly suit you if you enjoy learning in a practical laboratory and field-based testing and training equipment using environment, but will also stretch you academically. our highly equipped sports science laboratory. You will also learn how to use digital analysis systems to compare yourself and It is an ideal route if you want to pursue a career in professional others with elite performers in order to fine tune sports skills and sport as a performer or as a direct link with elite sport. The course techniques. has produced many sportsmen who have gone on to international honours and reached the pinnacle of professional sport and it has With a strong academic focus and options for Level 4 study, produced students who have progressed into professional sport as this course will suit you if you have an interest in using scientific strength and conditioning, analysis and skills coaches. approaches to developing groups and individuals across a wide range of populations, from those suffering with severe The course is full time with at least 16 hours a week, which works lifestyle diseases right through to those at the top of the sports well with the many Sports Academies that Truro College has to performance pyramid. Grading throughout the programme is offer. Sports Performance and Excellence uses different methods by a wide range of assessment methods including practical of assessment including assignments, presentations, posters and assessments, presentations, essays and time constrained practical assessment. assignments.
Alongside the Sport and Exercise Science Diploma you will also have the option of continuing to enjoy and work on your own specialist sport through one of our sports academies.
141 ACTIVE LEISURE OPERATIONS ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This is a multi-pathway framework, catering for those wishing to This is a multi-pathway framework, catering for the UK outdoors work in operational roles in leisure and recreational facilities. The sector as well as providing opportunities for coaches and activity expectation is that this framework is completed in a minimum leaders. The expectation is that this framework is completed in a duration of 12 months. Please note it is recommended that minimum duration of 12 months. Please note it is recommended apprentices are contracted and employed for a minimum of 30 that apprentices are contracted and employed for a minimum of hours on publicly funded programmes. This Apprenticeship is 30 hours on publicly funded programmes. This Apprenticeship designed for people who are already employed in the leisure is designed for people who are already employed in the outdoor industry, and for those who want to enter the industry and progress industry or as coaches and activity leaders, and for those who their careers. The aim of this apprenticeship is to supply a highly want to enter the sports or outdoor activity industry. The aim of skilled and vocationally competent workforce for the leisure and this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled and vocationally recreational sector and to provide a quality service to clients. competent workforce for the outdoor education / sports coaching sectors and to provide a quality service to clients. Programme Content: This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: Programme Content: • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active Leisure, This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: Learning and Well-being Operational Services (QCF) • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership • YMCA Award Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations (QCF) (QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills and Activities • Level 2 Functional Skill in English for Sport and Active Leisure (Outdoor Education or Sports • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book) Coaching pathways) • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics The qualification will include the following units: • Level 2 Functional Skills in English • Understanding the Active Leisure and Learning Sector • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book) • Understanding Employments Rights and Responsibilities • Customer Care and Diversity in Active Leisure The qualification consists of the following units: • Health, Safety, Security and Welfare in Active Leisure • Expedition Experience • Developing Self in an Active Leisure Job Role • Leading Outdoor and Adventurous Activities • Teamwork in Active Leisure • Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
What is involved? What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Active Leisure Operations Apprenticeship To gain the Level 2 Activity Leadership Apprenticeship learners will learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. locations.
142 EXERCISE TO MUSIC INSTRUCTOR GYM INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Intermediate Exercise to Music Instructor Apprenticeship The Intermediate Gym Instructor Apprenticeship is designed for is designed for people who are already employed in the fitness people who are already employed in the fitness industry, and for industry, and for those who want to enter the industry and progress those who want to enter the industry and progress their careers. their careers. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly The aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled and skilled and vocationally competent workforce for the health vocationally competent workforce for the health and fitness sector and fitness sector to provide a quality service to clients. The to provide a quality service to clients. Apprenticeship is aimed at those who wish to learn the skills and knowledge to plan and prepare a group exercise to music session Programme Content: for a mixed ability group. It is suitable for those who already have a This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: good level of experience of attending exercise to music sessions. • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness - Gym Based Exercise (QCF) Programme Content: • YMCA Award Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym This apprenticeship includes the following elements: Based Exercise (QCF) • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and • Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics Fitness - Exercise to Music Based (QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skill in English • YMCA Award level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Exercise • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book) to Music Based (QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths And consists of 6 units: • Level 2 Functional Skills in English • Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise • Employer Rights and Responsibilities (work book) • Unit 2 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment • Unit 3 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health The qualification includes 6 Units: • Unit 4 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise • Anatomy and physiology for exercise and physical activity • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment • Unit 5 - Planning gym based exercise • Principles of exercise, fitness and health • Unit 6 - Instructing gym based exercise • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career • Planning group exercise to music sessions as a gym instructor in a health club or sports/leisure centre • Instructing group exercise to music sessions environment. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to structure and instruct safe, effective and motivating resistance Each taught session is structured to include as much variety as training exercises and programmes. possible, with a combination of lectures, workshops and practical sessions. What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Gym Instructors Apprenticeship learners will be What is involved? expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions To gain the Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructors Apprenticeship at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
143 PERSONAL TRAINER LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP
Who is the course for? The Advanced Personal Trainer Apprenticeship is for people who already have a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing and wish to continue their professional development into Personal Training. It is designed for those who are already employed in the fitness industry and for those who want to progress their careers. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled, vocationally competent workforce within the Personal Training sector and to provide a quality service to clients.
Programme Content: This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: • YMCA Award Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (QCF) • YMCA Award Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics • Level 2 Functional Skill in English • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book)
The certificate consists of 7 units: • Anatomy and physiology for exercise • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment • Principles of exercise, fitness and health • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity • Applying the principles of nutrition as part of a personal training programme • Programming personal training with clients • Delivering personal training
This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career as a personal trainer in a health club, sports/leisure centre environment or on a self-employed basis. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to structure and instruct safe, effective, motivating, one to one, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.
What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.
144 Truro and Penwith College was the closest and best college with the widest range of courses on offer. It’s a great place. I’m hoping to go on to study History or World Development at University.
Josie Burns from The Isles of Scilly Anthropology, English Literature, History and World Development A Levels Previously from Five Islands School
145 ACADEMIES Please note that Academies can only be taken in conjunction with a full-time programme of study. As a full-time student you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence. Whether your interest is sporting, academic or artistic, we have created programmes and support to help you excel. As part of any Academy you can expect to enjoy success during your time at Truro College, but the skills you acquire will stay with you as you progress to university, career and into life as an enriched individual. Academy activities are included into your timetable, enabling you to access as much as possible without interfering with your studies. ACADEMIC ACADEMY ART ACADEMY
Do you enjoy being introduced to new ideas? The Art Academy provides a range of opportunities for you to Do you want to learn about topics beyond the curriculum? develop both your technical skills and your knowledge of the art Do you want to meet like-minded people and develop your and design creative industries. Members of the Academy will be discussion skills? able to take part in specialist workshops delivered to extend your Do you want to enhance your university application? experience of processes and materials which you will be able to If so, the Academic Academy is for you! use directly or transfer into your course work.
The Academic Academy is a thirty week programme of lectures Regular talks from practitioners within the creative industries will and seminars designed to stretch, challenge and provide support stimulate and confirm your interest as well as giving you a flavour for students who want to apply for selective universities. It is of life as a working arts professional. taken alongside your full-time programme and only requires a commitment of two hours a week. The programme is fun and Workshops will develop skills in a range of technical specialisms exciting and aims to increase your intellectual curiosity and providing extensions to your work in portfolios suitable for confidence in ways that will support applications to the most applications to both Degree and Foundation courses. competitive universities. Every Wednesday afternoon you will have a lecture followed by a choice of seminar. The specialist study will continue to give you the opportunity to extend your study into areas of interest which will help you prepare Presentations are given by both our own staff and external guests for specialist degree course. including in the past a Lord, an Oxford Professor and Director of Experiments at CERN. Lectures are cross curricular and cover Creative industry talks will give you an insight into the life of a range of topics including science, maths, culture, philosophy, practitioners drawing them from both outside as well as within the religion, history, art, psychology and politics. After the lecture you area. can choose from a number of seminar groups. These include a follow up discussion on the presentation, a debating group which Opportunities are available for students to work with galleries enters the Oxford and Cambridge Union debating competitions or and museums on a range of different themes from contextual stretch and challenge activities in Science and Mathematics. referencing, workshops to competitions.
The Academy is aimed at students who will meet the post 16 There will also be the opportunity for you to work towards the Gold national gifted and talented criterion of achieving 58 points in their Level Arts Award. best 8 GCSEs (6 A grades and 2 A* grades or better at GCSE). However, we are aware that sometimes GCSE grades do not reflect your true ability, so this is not a rigid entry requirement. It is more important that you are excited by new ideas and by the opportunity to be stretched intellectually.
What last year’s students said about the Academy:
“I really enjoyed all of it; it was great for starting up discussions with my family, saying “Did you know?”
“I have really enjoyed going to the Academy. I thought that all the lectures were interesting and informative and I particularly enjoyed the chance to continue learning about subject areas that I had rejected when choosing my A Levels.”
“I think one of the best parts for me was how the seminars after the lecture were able to go in almost any direction we wished, unlike most other subjects where everything has to be so curriculum based.” 147 BADMINTON ACADEMY BASKETBALL ACADEMY
All players are welcome from enthusiastic beginners to county and At Truro players will have the opportunity to train on the basketball club players. court for up to seven hours a week, play in competitive fixtures, train in the fitness suite, receive match and personal performance Players will have up to four hours per week of badminton related analysis, and be given nutritional and psychological guidance. activities, including individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. All Academy players will receive additional support There are several male teams to accommodate the number and and advice on strength and conditioning and gain access to the standard of players, and will run a female team if the demand is College’s extensive fitness facilities. there. Students compete in the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport competitions, including the Southwest League, Southwest There will be sessions at both Truro and Penwith campuses Cup, and National Championship qualifying tournament. We also to allow the College to field the strongest combined team in compete in the Dynamic National Schools Competition and U19 competitions. County League.
The College plays in the Association of Colleges Sport Players are also offered a chance to learn how to coach, referee tournaments and cups, with the opportunity to qualify for the and table officiate, and are encouraged to complete the associated national finals, as well as a range of county and regional schools England Basketball qualifications run at the College. This enables tournaments. In recent years the badminton team has been very Academy players to volunteer in local primary and secondary successful on a national stage; they were winners of the AoC schools, and officiate and coach at the primary school basketball National Cup in 2014 after qualifying for the previous four years. festivals and the County Schools finals held at Truro College and other establishments. Team Honours • 2010 British Colleges Cup Champions The College hosts, officiates and plays in the local (county) men’s • 2011 British Colleges Cup Finals league which is the junior section of Cornwall Cougars (national • 2012 British Colleges Cup Finals league). Truro College has developed a community club which • 2013 British Colleges Cup Finals - 3rd Place provides coaching and opportunities for games for both primary • 2014 AoC National Cup Winners and secondary school children. Cornwall Cougars Wheelchair Basketball club is based at Truro College which offers further opportunity for involvement of players in all aspects of the games.
In addition to the academy at Truro a new academy is now being run at the Penwith campus. The team currently plays within the college league structure in Cornwall and are looking at increasing the range of competitive games and involvement within the South West. Students can take part in pre-season training and have the opportunity to improve their fundamental skills and physical preparation throughout the season. Students also have the opportunity to gain a number of coaching and leadership qualifications and are able to develop these skills coaching in the local secondary and primary schools.
Players’ Honours • 19 Academy players have played in the men’s National League
Team Honours • 2008 - British Colleges Cup finals • 2010 - South West Champions (Girls) • 2010 - U18 National League play-offs • 2011/2012 - Men’s County League Winners 148 • 2014 - U18 County Cup Winners COMPUTING ACADEMY CRICKET ACADEMY
The Truro and Penwith College Computing Academy is run in Players need to be of a good club standard or county level and partnership with local businesses to enhance students’ technical have a strong desire to improve. skills and employability within the computing industry. The Computing Academy will help prepare students for the challenges Players will have up to eight hours a week of training, playing and faced when working in the fast changing field of computing. practising organised according to the time of year. Coaching and training sessions will take place in the Cornwall Indoor Cricket The Academy consists of two streams of study which are Centre - a world class facility and the most modern in the UK undertaken concurrently: with five lanes of nets, five bowling machines, advanced video technology and a specialist floor. Stream 1: Desktop Infrastructure The aim of the work covered in this stream will be to provide There is a strong fixture list, including indoor tournaments, the students with the necessary skills needed to set up and manage Schools Sports Magazine National U17 Cup, AoC Outdoor Client Server Networks in a virtualised environment. Topics Twenty20 League. During the year players will also have the include: opportunity to train as umpires and coaches within the England and Wales Cricket Board structure. • Create and maintain desktop images • Design and deploy desktops Annual trips to the ECB Academy at Nottingham, ECB Academy at • Plan and implement remote desktops Loughborough and overseas trips may also take place. • Implementing a virtualised environment Players will receive theory sessions on mental, technical and • Installation and configuration of server operating systems tactical aspects of the game and undergo some lifestyle management training. Stream 2: Raspberry Pi Programming The aim of the work covered in this stream will be to provide We are hoping to produce high quality players who are given the students with the necessary skills to undertake a project to send a chance to maximise their talents. There are currently several Raspberry Pi computer to an altitude of over 70,000 feet attached players showing the potential to play first class cricket and to a helium balloon. The Raspberry Pi will take pictures, log we have close links with Somerset, Gloucestershire and sensor data and transmit its coordinates live to the students before Nottinghamshire Academies. descending back to earth on a parachute for recovery. The topics include: Students from Penwith campus can access training and fixtures at Truro if their timetable allows. • RTTY radio transmissions • Controlling a GPS module • Raspberry Pi project - near space mission
Local Employer Involvement Local employers will present information to students regarding their business practices, latest developments within the computing industry and employment opportunities. A number of work experience places will also be available.
149 ELITE ACADEMY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
This academy provides the opportunity for sportsmen and women The Football Development Programme is available at both Truro from a range of sports including athletics, cross country, table and Penwith campuses. tennis, rowing, martial arts and triathlon to receive specialist strength and conditioning advice to supplement the specific All students will have the opportunity to compete for places in any training and coaching they receive outside the College. of the teams who play weekly, although players in the first team squad will normally be of county standard or higher. There will also There are 2 sub-groups within the Elite Academy to allow students be the opportunity to play recreational football through the Team19 to select the most appropriate training group for their needs. initiative and a weekly six a side tournament on the Truro campus. Elite Academy athletes are required to be of at least county or regional standard (where available) to apply for the Elite Academy. Players will have up to six hours a week of football related Training programmes will be produced, where necessary in activities, which will include theory sessions, coaching, fitness conjunction with relevant coaches, and athletes will be encouraged sessions, skills work and post-match analysis, in addition to to train with each other depending on their fitness requirements. competitive matches. There will be up to eight hours a week where sessions can be accessed to suit individual needs. The College enters teams in all major ESFA and Association of Colleges Sport leagues, cups and tournaments, as well as the Specific athletic and cross country training will also be held off site Cornwall Schools Leagues and Cups, and friendlies. There are with Michelle Penhaligon, our UK Athletics Coach and Leader in normally over 15 games per season depending on the level of Running Fitness. Michelle also works closely with our disabled team and success in the cups. students improving their fitness levels and preparing them for competition. Footballers aiming for the top of the game will work with top UEFA - A and B licensed coaches and use some of the best facilities Elite athletes will get the opportunity to compete in Association in the region. Players will also be given the chance to develop of Colleges Sport events including cross country, track and field leadership, coaching and officiating skills through additional championships, watersports championships as well as other qualifications and experience in local schools. county and regional competitions. There may be the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips Honours and tours with a focus on playing and developing skills. Past tours Taekwondo: have included the Sanix World Championship Tournament in • Adam Everitt - Junior Heavy Weight ITF World Champion Japan, Valencia CF in Spain as well as a range of English venues. • Jamie Martin - British Team member U56kg In 2015 the team were invited to play in the Dallas Cup, USA. • Alexandra Banfield - British Taekwondo Champion Team Honours Athletics • 2010 Cornwall Schools and Colleges League Semi Finalists • Oli Clark - South West Champion 2012/13/14, English • 2010 County Cup Semi Finalists Schools 3rd place in 2014. Ranked 2nd in GB at U19 • 2011 County Cup Finalists • 2012 County Cup Winners Cross Country • 2012 BCS South West Division 2 Champions • Kimberley Jack, Martha Carlie, Bryher Freight, Ben Hicks and Dale Triggs representing the College in AoC Nationals in Players’ Honours Bath 2015 • 2013 - Harry Evans Final BCS England trial • 2013 - Joe Stone and Harry Evans SW Colleges team
Alumni • Cody Cooke was signed on a Semi-Professional contract with Truro City on completion of his BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence. • James Ward, an ex-student who studied BTEC Level 3 150 Diploma in Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness represented Welsh Universities v England. GOLF ACADEMY HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
The Golf Academy recruits players from those with single There are normally about 30 players in the male and female teams handicap to beginners. who play more than 20 games in the season.
The programme allows students to improve and develop their Players range in ability from national and regional players to potential in golf performance, as well as developing an extended novices who have only played at school. The Hockey Academy knowledge of the game and experience the many facets it has to welcomes players of all levels. offer. The programme looks to make a significant contribution to the development of junior golf within the county. Players will have The majority of our men’s and women’s 1st elevens play club up to six hours a week of golf related activities, which will include hockey and we recommend players who want to play at 1st team swing and bio-mechanical analysis, short game development, level to be playing or to join local clubs, although there have been fitness and psychology as well as regular matches played to the some exceptions to this. Some players play for various South highest standards. Premier teams in the county, such as Truro (men’s), Newquay and Falmouth (women’s), others for the lower local leagues. Players Within the Academy students will have the opportunity to will have up to six hours per week of hockey related activities experience some of the best levels of coaching and competition which will include theory sessions, coaching, fitness sessions, available to their age group in the South West. All players will be skills work and post-match analysis, in addition to competitive encouraged to undertake coaching qualifications; Level 1 and matches which will normally take place on Wednesday afternoons. Level 2 coaching courses are run by our resident golf professional Coaching and umpiring courses may also be offered throughout for the Academy, Jonathan Lamb, formally of Woburn Golf Club the year. (Buckinghamshire). Jonathan has in-depth experience of the golfing world in terms of competitive play on tour. He uses this We also organise some intra college leagues - indoor and experience to support the diverse coaching methods he employs outdoor depending on the time of year. The College plays in the to all golfers in his care. Association of Colleges Sport, South West League and national cups, travelling as far as Bridgwater College and Gower College Players will be given the opportunity to compete in the Association (Swansea). of Colleges Sport and the International Schools Golf Association (ISGA) league and cup competitions and to take part in the British Friendlies are played against a range of local and regional sixth Collegiate Golf Tour. There is also the possibility of warm weather forms and colleges. U18 Outdoor and Indoor county tournaments training camps which allow for great progression and experience are also entered with the possibility of qualifying for the West of golf abroad. Regional Tournaments.
We want golf to be an integral part of the sporting success at Truro Students from Penwith campus can access training and fixtures at and Penwith College and have a desire to bring a heightened Truro if their timetable allows. awareness in Cornish golf nationally. Students from Penwith campus can access training and fixtures at Truro if their timetable Team Honours allows. • 2013/14 and 2014/15 Mens and Ladies U18 County Tournament - Winners Our golf professional is a Golf Fitness Instructor with Titleist • 2010/11 Mens and Ladies U18 County Tournament - Winners Performance Institute. He will offer students the opportunity to be screened for golf specific range of movement and flexibility in order to then write appropriate programmes for improvement.
Team Honours • 2013/14 Winners of the ISGA area 9 (South West) Nett League • ISGA National Championship qualification 2014
151 MEDICS’ ACADEMY MUSIC ACADEMY
The Truro and Penwith College Medics’ Academy is run in The Academy promotes jazz and classical music as an important partnership with Peninsula Medical School students as part of the part of the life and culture of the College. Widening Access to Medical School (WAMS) initiative. This is a wholly student led organisation whose aim is to inform, encourage It gives students with a talent for jazz and classical music a chance and inspire students into medicine. to develop their skills and their enjoyment of music and to join together in larger groups for rehearsals and performance events. The Medics’ Academy will prepare students for a future application to a degree in medicine. What is the Music Academy? This is where students get to take part in musical ensembles of all Term 1 kinds. Orchestra; jazz band; choir; string ensemble; brass group; The aim of the work covered in this term will be to make students percussion ensemble; woodwind group; saxophone ensemble are aware of what the universities are looking for in students who our current groups. In addition there is a music theory class which apply to medicine. This will include: helps develop musicianship and leads to grade exams. Students are asked to be involved in at least two activities. • The academic qualifications needed and the use of university entrance tests. Who can join? • The relevant work experience needed. Students who can read music to a reasonable standard (at least • The personal qualities and how to evidence such qualities. Grade 4/5). Although potential students may be studying music on • The link between academic study and medical issues/ ethics. a course which requires the study of music in the classical western • Additional qualities that the universities will be assessing. tradition, the Academy is also open to all students who have the • An appreciation of what a degree and career in medicine necessary musical abilities and commitment. entails. What music will I play? Lectures delivered will include external speakers from a range of All kinds as long as it requires reading the dots! Students can medical schools and relevant disciplines as well as College staff. suggest music or composers they would like to perform. Most popular are film music, jazz and musical theatre. Mozart always Term 2 seems to have a place. Work covered in this term will include: What’s the aim? • A course delivered over the term by the WAMS students in To enjoy playing music and singing in groups, to visit concerts and years 4 and 5 at the Peninsula Medical School. Through play in public. individual sessions and group work the course will address and take forward the foundation work covered in Term 1. Participants in any musical activity must be available for public • A course delivered over the term which will address the breadth performance and will take part in at least two activities. The of work experience needed for an application to medicine. calendar of music performances will be published in September of the academic year and is likely to include at least four events for Term 3 each performance group. Some groups may share participation in The work covered in this term will prepare students for the actual the same event. application to medicine which will take place at the start of Term 4. This will include: It’s great for the CV, great for the UCAS reference and great fun!
• Revision lectures for the university entrance exams for medicine which include the UKCAT and BMAT tests. • Lectures to support students in the writing of a personal statement for their application to medicine. • Small group sessions run by the Peninsula Medical School WAMS students to prepare students for an interview at medical school. 152 • Lectures on how to optimise choice of medical school in relation to the strengths of each individual student. NETBALL ACADEMY
The Netball Academy programme is available at both Truro and Penwith campuses.
The Netball Academy caters for a range of abilities providing the opportunity to play in one of three College teams at Truro and two at Penwith. Most players tend to play for local clubs, many of them in regional leagues, although the 3rd team tend to play more for the social side of the game and are not always connected to local clubs. However we are proud that many players have progressed from 3rd team status to 1st team over the two year programme.
Truro and Penwith College Netball Academy provides fixtures where possible for our squads with local sides, schools competitions and in the Association of Colleges Leagues and tournaments. Both the 1st and 2nd team squad play in an AoC South Superleague SW 1 League and the Penwith team play in AoC SW 2 League.
Players have the opportunity of netball related activities including work on skills, tactics, and fitness, match play, and match analysis. All students have the opportunity to develop their own personal performance. There is a real club feeling to the Academy with a friendly atmosphere where everyone, regardless of experience or ability, is valued. Students are also encouraged to be involved in coaching and umpiring opportunities.
During the summer term many Netball Academy players help to run a Little League for the local primary schools. The players gain experience in coaching and leadership. Some students also gain experience working in a local secondary school assisting with coaching their school teams.
Training for the Academy starts during the summer holidays. Players attend one day a week giving them an opportunity to develop their skills, fitness and match play and also helping them to make new friends before the College year starts in September.
Team Honours • 2011/12 BCS Superleague South Winners and BCS Superleague National Final Runners Up • 2011 - 2014 Cornwall County Netball U19 Champions • 2011 - 2014 British Colleges South West Champions • 2012/13 U19 South West Schools Champions • 2015 - Bronze Medal winners at AoC National Finals
153 RUGBY ACADEMY SURF ACADEMY
The Rugby Academy programme is available at both Truro and The Surf Academy welcomes surfers of all standards who will Penwith campuses. either be involved in the competition or participation strand.
The Rugby Academy caters for a range of abilities giving the Surfing is available from both campuses and has produced a opportunity to play in one of three College teams at Truro and competitive team of male and female surfers who compete in one at Penwith. With over 80 students in the Academy there are Surfing GB and UK pro tour events during the season. Students teams playing in over 70 fixtures and tournaments per season. may have up to six hours per week of surfing related activities. All students will have the opportunity to compete for places in any of the teams which play weekly, although players in the first team The competition strand is for students with a high level of surfing squad will normally be of county standard or higher. Players will skill and experience. Opportunities exist to take part in local and have up to eight hours per week of rugby related activities, which national competitions and events. Our competitive team takes part will include theory sessions, coaching, video analysis, fitness in UKPSA events and is considered extremely successful as a sessions, skills work and weight training. In addition to this there is club. Students will have access to regular water based sessions an extensive fixture list on Wednesday afternoons, where games and top level specialist coaching that includes video analysis and are played both locally and nationally at U18 and U19 levels. board design sessions. The College competes in the AASE league along with the other premiership academies (Wasps, Leicester, Sale, London Irish and The participation strand encourages students to develop practical Gloucester), the Association of Colleges Sport Leagues and Cups, techniques and understanding of sea conditions and will normally as well as friendly matches against local schools and colleges. see students having a competent level of surfing ability that includes relevant personal equipment, knowledge of etiquette and In recent seasons the College has won the Daily Mail Cup, British green wave surfing. Participants must be confident in chest (2-3ft) Colleges U19 Knock-Out Cup, National 10s and 7s, South West surf and be able to access the water beyond the break. In addition Colleges League and Samurai 7s. The most recent success was all students will have regular land based coaching sessions winning the AASE League Plate at Allianz Park in 2014 against including training and fitness sessions. S.G.S Filton (Bristol Academy). There will be opportunities for students to undertake additional The Academy has also toured to South Africa and Dubai, as relevant qualifications such as Level 1 coaching qualifications, first well as competing at The Sanix Junior World Rugby Tournament aid and surf lifesaving. in Japan in 2010 and 2012. The College were finalists in both tournaments, where the best teams from South Africa, Australia, Every year the Surf Academy organises a trip abroad to a surf France, Canada, Tonga, Fiji, Korea and Japan competed making destination. Trips in the past have included Morocco and Portugal them the highest placed British team since the tournament began. and as the Academy grows so do the destination choices for this Due to these successes the Truro College Rugby Academy was venture. invited for the third time and travelled to Japan in April 2015 for the Sanix Youth Championships. Individual Honours • Individual achievements include Paddy Daniel, Dale Foster and The Cornwall RFU has been very successful in developing players Liz Hodson who qualified for the British selection squad, with in the under 16 age groups. These players at post-16 have been Paddy being selected in the top 4 for the U18 team. faced with difficult choices. Often they have left the county to • Simon Trebilcock finished 2nd in the Scottish open. relocate and continue with both their rugby and their education. • Jowan Allen, Simon Trebilcock, Adam Bayfield, Connor This joint initiative between Truro and Penwith College and Exeter Stratton-Darling, Paddy Higgins and Connor Barker Warne Chiefs’ Rugby Academy provides players with the real opportunity have all achieved semi-finalist positions or better in UKPST of a first class education coupled with first class rugby coaching, events this year from Devon to Scotland. whilst staying in Cornwall. As well as these links with Exeter Chiefs • Rhys Barfield’s - 8th U18 European Juniors, 4th U18 British many players will also play for Cornish Pirates, Plymouth, Redruth Schools, U18 Welsh National Champion and Surfer for Team and the Cornish All Blacks in the National Leagues. GB at ISA World Juniors 2014
To supplement their academic programme players may also 154 be able to complete the AASE programme which gives them knowledge and understanding in preparation for life as a professional rugby player. SWIMMING ACADEMY
Normally swimmers will be of club or county standard, however all enthusiastic swimmers keen to develop their level of performance are welcome.
Swimmers may access up to six hours per week of swim related activities including pool sessions, focusing on technique, and dry side training. We will introduce swimmers to new forms of training, such as strength and conditioning and technique analysis.
Swimmers would normally compete for a club outside college although there will be opportunity to represent the College at the Association of Colleges Sport South West Gala. This may then lead to selection for the region at the AoC National Championships. We make full use of Truro Leisure Centre hosting a number of home galas, building links with other clubs and colleges.
Triathletes are welcome to join in the sessions in conjunction with their land based training through the Elite Academy.
Honours • 2012 - Mesha Wardman - British College National Championship • 2013 - Luke Hollis - British College National Championship • 2014 - Courtney Lee Reid, Holly Leverton-Abrahams & Luke Hollis - British Colleges National Championships • 2015 - Courtney Lee Reid, Lydia Schenk & Emily Hoey - Association of Colleges National Championships
155 TENNIS ACADEMY WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ACADEMY
All players are welcome from enthusiastic beginners to county and The Women’s Football Academy Programme is for players of all club players. levels.
In conjunction with Truro Tennis Club players from the Truro Players who wish to play competitively for the College may have campus will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching up to six hours a week of football related activities, which could for up to six hours per week. Coaching will include individual include theory sessions, coaching, fitness sessions, skills work racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. Sessions will and postmatch analysis, in addition to the competitive matches take place at both the College and Truro Tennis Club. which will normally take place on Wednesday afternoons. There will also be the opportunity to play recreational football through the At Penwith players will have the opportunity to receive professional Team19 initiative during an intramural 6-a-side league which takes coaching for up to six hours per week in conjunction with place on a weekly basis during one of the academy slots. Penzance Tennis Club. Coaching will include individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. Sessions will take Participation in competitions will depend on numbers and place at Penzance Tennis Club. availability of girls to travel on a Wednesday. The College normally enters teams in all major ESFA and Association of Colleges Sport All Academy players will receive additional support and advice on leagues, cups and tournaments, as well as playing in local leagues strength and conditioning and gain access to the College’s and friendlies. extensive fitness facilities. The College plays in the Association of Colleges Sport tournaments, with the opportunity to qualify for The players will also have the opportunity to develop their the AoC National finals, as well as a range of county and regional coaching skills by completing the Sport Leaders Awards and FA tournaments. Level 1 Coaching Award.
Honours We also hope to develop the girls’ coaching abilities with the • 2013 - BCS National Championships. Alex Wright (men’s possibility of them pursuing careers locally and overseas. Previous singles), Chris Peters and Kayleigh Brockett (mixed doubles), players have progressed onto Apprenticeships in football coaching Julia Hoskin and Scarlett Bringuenti Bennett (girl’s doubles). and scholarships to universities in the USA. As well as progressing • 2014 - AoC National Finals. Amy Johns (Girls singles), Ben onto universities within the UK and continuing to play football at all Lakeman & Scarlett Bringuenti-Bennett (Mixed Doubles) levels. • 2015 - AoC National Finals. Ben Vulliamy & Ben Lakeman (Mens Doubles), Amy Johns & Nick Peters (Mixed Doubles) Students from Penwith campus can access training and fixtures at Truro if their timetable allows.
Players’ Honours • 2012 County honours for Jess Collett, Georgia Lane, Kayley Lane, Monica Lewis, Katie Pearce, Chloe Richards, Cassie Ringham, Nikki Russell, Tash Scott, Beth Willshaw, and Sophie Wilson • 2012 BCS South West honours for Chloe Richards and Kayley Lane
Team Honours • 2011 British Colleges South West League Champions • 2011 British Colleges Cup South West finals • 2013 British Colleges South West Champions (7-a-side)
156 WOMEN’S RUGBY ACADEMY
The Women’s Rugby programme is for players of all standards, no previous experience is necessary, but a desire to learn and improve is essential.
It is not uncommon for students to combine involvement in the Women’s Rugby Academy with the other sports academies available. This is a possibility for those wishing to try out a new sport as well as staying involved in existing activities.
Players may access up to four hours per week of rugby related activities, which will include coaching, fitness sessions and skills work. They will also be able to take part in team building and officiating activities.
Women’s rugby is a developing sport and the success of the College Academy programme is dependent on the numbers recruited each year. When numbers allow, the College plays within the Association of Colleges Sport League and Cups as well as festivals, friendly matches and tournaments at 15s, 10s and 7s. We also combine with other colleges across the South West to train and play a number of barbarian style festivals and fixtures. Players are also given the opportunity to represent the College at a South West Colleges level, they are also encouraged to play in the county and regional set up within the RFUW player pathway.
Fixtures are predominantly on Wednesday afternoons and may include overnight stays due to the distance travelled to find opponents.
In recent years the team has been very successful - in 2010 they were runners up at the National Schools 7s at Rosslyn Park, British Colleges South West Champions and Regional 10s Winners. There has also been excellent representation by College students in the South West Colleges squad who play in the annual AoC National Finals.
The Academy is aiming to be the development centre for Women’s Rugby in the county and has already established links with several local clubs.
Players’ Honours • 2013 - 3 players in British Colleges South West 10s squad • 2014 - 2 players in British Colleges South West 7s squad • 2015 - 2 players in Association of Colleges South West 7s squad • 2015 - Michaella Roberts - South West Regional Player / TDG
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158 STUDENT LIFE & OPPORTUNITIES
Study Plus In addition to your course and as part of your timetable, you will Details about all the activities and events can be viewed on choose from the wide range of activities which form our Study Plus Facebook: Health, Wellbeing and Sport, or by following on Twitter programme. Study Plus activities are offered throughout the week. @TruroCSM As well as adding to your CV or university application, these can give you a break from your studies and enable you to meet people The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from other courses. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is universally recognised as one of, if not the best, programme for the personal development of You can follow an activity that complements your existing study young people. If you participate in the Award you will experience or use it to discover something entirely new. There are many an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal activities including drama, driving theory, information technology, development. Taking part builds confidence and develops self- languages, music, photography and work experience. If we don’t esteem. It requires persistence, commitment and will have a THE offer an activity that interests you, let us know and we’ll see if we lasting impact on your attitudes and outlook. can add it to the Study Plus programme. On the DofE programme you will complete different types of Health, Wellbeing & Sport activity to achieve an Award eg volunteering, physical, skills, Truro and Penwith College is committed to providing an expedition and residentials. LOW environment where students can grow and develop by offering regular recreational activities in addition to the sports academy provision. We offer students a menu of recreational sports and physical activities, that fit into students timetables, to help promote DOWN health and wellbeing throughout the campus.
The Truro and Penwith College Sports Maker oversees a team of Activators who help deliver the award winning Health, Wellbeing and Sports programme that targets students who would benefit from regular participation in physical activity. The menu of sports opportunities is fully inclusive and diverse to encourage all students to access the activities. The programme has been developed to support students throughout their time at college, and help them achieve their academic goals. The free menu of activities includes drop-in lunchtime activity sessions, where students can pop in with their friends to relax and socialise.
Other activities include female only swim and fitness classes, football kickabouts, exercise classes and pre-college gym THE sessions. The programme has been developed through consultation with the Sport England, Association of Colleges Sport, College Student Council, Cornwall Sports Partnership and LOW National Governing Bodies for Sport. DOWN
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Fundraising You may want to become part of the strong tradition of fundraising within the College. You and your friends can select charities to support which in the past have included Shelterbox, CLIC, Lamin Appeal, Heart Foundation, Breast Cancer Care, Cancer Relief, Comic Relief and Children in Need. Fancy dress and hair dyeing and shaving are just some of the antics you could be involved with in order to raise funds as well as the more formalised events such as Ten Tors, fun runs and marathons.
If you are an IB Diploma, Geography or World Development student, you can take part in the annual visit to Swaziland for the Shewula Orphan Project. Since 2001 Truro College students have raised over £15,000 for the Shewula Project, which is committed to building schools, providing education for AIDS orphans. All the money raised goes directly to support the orphans and it is the students themselves who decide which aspect of the project the money is used on. You could see for yourself how money from previous years has been invested. You will spend days in the orphan schools playing with the children and assisting in classrooms. In addition the trip affords various stops to view the beautiful landscape and cultural sights of Swaziland. Campus Life As you can see, there are many many chances for you to thrive, Travel Opportunities explore, develop and learn, but some days you may just like to Travel opportunities exist either as part of your studies or for enjoy campus life, meet your friends and relax in one of the many enrichment. Previous destinations have included the French Alps, cafés and outdoor areas on campus. Morocco, Toronto, Russia, New York and Niagara Falls. There are also language exchange opportunities, local field trips and activity Academies trips such as skiing. As a full-time student you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence in a wide range of sports as well as music, academic study and for those interested in the medical profession. Academy activities are included into your timetable enabling you to access as much as possible without interfering with your studies.
Creative Arts If you have an interest in the creative arts you may be able to contribute to one of the many performances or exhibitions throughout the year, both at College and outside venues. Annually, the College holds an art and design exhibition in Truro that is open 160 to the public. This event attracts hundreds of people daily to the Lemon Quay piazza. Student Ambassadors Young College You can help us spread the word about the amazing experience You may have already been a student at Truro College whilst you have at Truro College to future students. You can become still at school. Our Young College exists to allow young people in a student ambassador and gain experience in PR work, visiting years 10 and 11 who attend one of our partner schools, to have schools around the county, attending open events as well as the opportunity to access courses with the College. These courses helping new students at the start of term. have a vocational focus ranging from Entry Level to Level 2 and include VRQs (Vocationally Recognised Qualifications) and Level Student Association 2 Diplomas. Those students may now look at continuing their The Student Association (TCSA) exists to represent all full-time studies here at the College. students in advising the College management of educational and recreational matters that are of interest to the students of the College. Students are automatically members of the TCSA unless they choose not to be.
The Student Association Committee is elected at the end of the spring term. No Association membership fee is charged. Membership is not compulsory. One member of the Association acts as Student Governor, representing student views at relevant Board of Governor’s meetings.
Student Association Council There are a number of events throughout the year organised by the Student Association Council and these are great opportunities for students to meet new friends.
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The College Campus Mac suites, media studios, physiology labs, construction You can use our theatre and studio spaces for dance and drama workshops, dance studios and a cricket centre are just some of performances or if your interests are more behind the scenes, our the facilities you will find around the campus to enhance your technical theatre equipment forms a great learning tool. As you studies, as well as subject relevant labs, classrooms, studios, enjoy the expressive arts you will be supported by our dedicated performance space and IT suites you would expect from one of technicians. Due to our excellent facilities, there is a varied the top colleges in the country. programme of performances, workshops and external classes across the College as a whole, which you will be able to access. Two new buildings on the Truro College campus provide even more outstanding facilities. The White building is a centre for art We have excellent sports facilities which you can access during and design with large teaching studio spaces, a central atrium the day. There is a well-equipped sports hall for a range of sports, reaching from the ground floor through to the top of the building, a a fully equipped fitness suite for strength, conditioning and aerobic social area with display spaces and a large gallery. activity, a strength gym, an aerobics studio, an indoor multi use games area along with a purpose built five lane cricket hall. The Seaton building accommodates the expanding area of construction and automotive engineering. By creating a large There are a number of sports pitches both on site and at the covered courtyard and workshops, students are able to learn nearby Tregye campus. There is also a third generation Astro building and maintenance skills and prepare for work in the motor turf floodlit facility as well as outdoor tennis courts. We also industry and engineering. have a performance lab, a therapy suite for injury treatment and rehabilitation and a new biomechanical analysis room. Truro In addition, catering students will get to develop their skills and Leisure Centre is situated on the College site and comprises a experience the buzz of a professional kitchen within our Spires sports hall, gym and the local council swimming pool. Restaurant that is open to the public. Hair and beauty students learn in our Inspiration salons that are There are multiple, well equipped performance spaces for you to open to the public and where you can enjoy a discounted hair cut explore your talents. Music technology rooms have workstations, or treatment. If you are looking to unwind from your studies with running current music software. The fully equipped recording a relaxing massage, get a quick trim before heading out with your studios are used for teaching and you can book them for your use. friends or a quick splash of colour in our nail bar, you can get it all right here at College.
Through our libraries and IT suites you will have access to a comprehensive range of contemporary books, journals, audiovisual and online materials that will provide inspiration for studying and improve your results.
You will find many things you need in the College shop. Stationery and consumable items such as batteries, blank CDs, DVDs and printer cartridges are all sold at very competitive prices. A large range of photography and art materials is also available to meet specific course requirements.
Learning and leisure are blended successfully. There are lots of cafés and social spaces across the campus to enable you to enjoy your time outside of taught classes.
If you have childcare needs, we also have an on site nursery.
162 Access The buildings at Truro College are almost unique amongst THE colleges because the facilities are accessible to all students. All parts of the College may be accessed by people with limited mobility and within the College there are a number of lifts LOW designated for their use.
Refreshments DOWN Truro College has several eating areas around the campus including the newly updated and extended Kenwyn Courtyard. A wide variety of reasonably priced meals, sandwiches, drinks and snacks are all available on site. Details of opening times will be published in the student diary, available at the start of the academic year. The College operates a cashless catering system.
Learning Centres (Libraries & IT Suites) The College has many Learning Centres right across the campus. These are areas where traditional printed resources sit alongside our expanding electronic provision. The open-access computers in each IT Suite offer a wide range of software and there are staff available to support your use of the facilities.
Necessary books are provided by the College and must be Information Technology returned in good condition. Students are asked to pay a resources The College has a large number of computers capable of using deposit which will be refunded if all text and library materials are an extensive range of software, available for students to use on a returned. The Learning Centres hold relevant collections of books, drop-in basis. Students are expected to improve their awareness journals, dvds and cds, and there is increasing electronic access of, and skills in, information technology. There are many IT to books, as well as online journals and databases via the College workshops with staff who can support you in your use of IT. The Intranet Virtual Learning Centre. College has campus wide wi-fi which enables students to access the internet and complete College work using their own network enabled device.
College Shop Almost all of the materials needed for your course should be available through the shop. Prices are very competitive compared to retail outlets. Products available include photographic, electronic and computer consumables. It also has a wide range of art and stationery materials. All money for trips and visits is collected here.
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GCSEs & Functional Skills All students yet to achieve GCSE Grade C or above in English and/or maths will have to study an appropriate level course as part of their programme of study at college. This will be either GCSE or Functional Skills and will be determined by previous qualifications and an initial assessment. For students who have already achieved a grade C there are opportunities available to improve to a higher grade. In many cases progression opportunities will be dependent on achievement of English and Maths.
Students can access this type of programme by speaking with their Programme Team Leader (PTL). THE Learning Support Many students find they need support with their course at some LOW point. Our friendly tutors can work with you on a one to one, small group and/or workshop basis on literacy, numeracy, revision skills, DOWN exam technique and essay writing. Whether you need regular support or just a one-off, we can tailor to your needs through individualised targets and sessions scheduled to suit you. Simply Careers Guidance visit our staff in Mylor Learning Centre to discuss your options. The College has received the Investor in Careers Award in recognition of the comprehensive service which is provided. The Learning Centres are a learning resource provided for all We have a commitment to offer impartial, supportive, timely students; these multi-purpose, open access environments enable and informal careers guidance to all students. Students have students to study at a pace and style appropriate to their needs. entitlement to careers education and guidance from Tutors and Each Learning Centre is equipped with computers and printers Course Lecturers, Programme Team Leaders and the Careers and staffed by friendly learning assistants and e-learners who Adviser. We also conduct individual interviews with students, work can help you with general queries, finding/accessing appropriate in close partnership with Careers South West careers advisers resources, and IT support. These are interactive, comfortable and offer workshops to tutor groups. working environments so feel free to pop in to discuss what’s available in more detail, we are here to help. Students have the opportunity to discuss their personal progression routes and receive support in making decisions Tutor Support appropriate to their needs. You will find a range of careers At Truro College you will get to know many members of staff and literature and software available in the Student Services area other students easily. You will be assigned a tutor who will usually and resources areas around the College. College careers staff be one of the people who teach you. Your tutor will get to know are well-qualified, receive regular training and participate in many you well and will usually be the first person you go to if you need initiatives in this fast changing field. advice or help. You will also join a tutor group of students for which a senior member of staff will be responsible. Student Support Support given is wide ranging and any problems experienced by Student Services students during their course, either personal or academic, will be If you are in need of advice, guidance and support, the Student addressed as quickly as possible. Services team is dedicated to helping you. We want you to successfully complete your course and our professional team of Counselling Support staff will work with you, to support you in progressing into your Some students, whilst studying, may experience emotional future career or into Higher Education. and personal issues that would benefit from sharing with a trained counsellor. Truro College offers a completely confidential counselling service which is free of charge to students.
164 Welfare Support If there are any issues that a student feels they need advice and support with, such as anxiety, relationships or drugs and alcohol they can see a member of the Student Services Team. They can also advise on benefits and help with housing matters. Additionally, students can also talk to a mental health nurse and safeguarding person within the team. Tutors will also support students with any of these matters. matrix Truro and Penwith College has received matrix accreditation. This is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance on learning and work.
Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund This fund is to assist students with travel, essential equipment and trips. Applicants are means tested. Forms can be collected from the Student Services area.
Attendance Advice Advice is given by the Student Services team on procedures to keep your attendance record accurate and up-to-date. College Nursery Provision International Students The Nursery has OFSTED registration and government nursery Truro College aims to enrich the student and community funding is available for two, three to four year olds, meeting experience by increasing the number of overseas students specific criteria. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, between studying here in Cornwall. There will be an induction day for 8:00am and 6:00pm. The nursery is registered to care for international students before the start of term. Student Services children from 6 weeks until their eighth birthday. coordinates all the international student support, which is provided by staff with specialist knowledge and skills. Truro College Day Nursery aims to deliver high quality care and education, suitable to the individual needs of each child. All members of staff are qualified to at least Level 2 in Childcare and Education. Contact the Nursery on 01872 267060 for further information.
Childcare It is important that you seek advice from the Student Support Office regarding fees for childcare as some help may be available to you.
165 DOWNLOWTHE Learning Difficulties & Disabilities The College welcomes applications from students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Students can access a wide range of externally accredited and College certificated courses through programmes that are developed to meet individual needs. Learning support and specialist equipment are provided as required.
Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults at Truro and Penwith College Truro and Penwith College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable EQUALITY & SAFEGUARDING adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that we have a child protection and Equality of Opportunity safeguarding policy and appropriate procedures in place. All staff, Truro and Penwith College is committed to meeting its duties including volunteers and governors, must ensure that they are contained in the Equality Act 2010. We aim to create a culture aware of these procedures. of inclusiveness and to challenge discrimination, taking positive action in order to remove barriers to the educational and personal Sometimes we may need to share information and work in progression of individual learners. To achieve this aim the College partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a will not tolerate unfair or unlawful discrimination. child’s, young person’s or vulnerable adult’s welfare.
The College's Single Equality Scheme and commitment to the We will ensure that our concerns about our children, young Investors in Diversity standard, demonstrates that the College people and vulnerable adults are discussed with his/her parents/ will seek to remove any existing barriers to all staff, students, carers first (as appropriate); unless we have reason to believe that governors and visitors, irrespective of age, disability, gender such a move would be contrary to the child’s, young person’s or reassignment, marriage or civil partnerships, pregnancy and vulnerable adult’s welfare. maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Truro and Penwith College endeavours to promote an inclusive working and learning environment, which supports the individuals within its community irrespective of their background. The College aims to promote equality of opportunity by providing full and equal access to all students who can benefit from its provision, and by encouraging and enabling all members of the College to build and contribute to a society which values cultural and social diversity. A focus on learner voice and involvement in instigating change reflects this commitment.
166 College Day The College day for full-time students will usually last from 9.15am to 4.15pm. Students will have more private study time than is the case with pupils in school. Full-time students can normally expect a minimum of 17 hours per week in classroom-based learning.
All courses, however, will require a commitment of at least 15 additional hours of private study, both at College and at home. Some students will finish earlier than 4.15pm on some days and a small number of students may choose to include study at an evening class within their programme.
COLLEGE POLICIES & PROCEDURES College Regulations All full-time students are required to follow College regulations Student Life listed within the Charter which may be obtained from receptions. Truro College has very few rules, but both you as a student and all College staff work within the Charter to ensure everyone has the The Truro & Penwith College Charter most positive and beneficial experience possible. Just as we expect our students to aim at achieving a high standard, so students should have expectations that the College Before you become a student at Truro College we aim to will deliver high quality learning programmes and services. The provide you with information about the courses we offer and the College Charter, available from receptions and online, sets out in practicalities of being a student here. We will let you know about more detail the standards we will achieve. transport, finance, equipment and progression. If you have any additional needs we will give you details of the individually tailored Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking Policy support you can expect at Truro College. This College does not condone the use of drugs or alcohol. We seek to educate students about drugs and alcohol-related Once you apply, you can expect us to process your application issues and provide help to those who ask for it. All Truro and fairly and efficiently and, normally within 3 weeks of receipt of your Penwith College sites have a no smoking policy except within the application form, provide you with a date and time for an interview. designated smoking areas. The interview is a good opportunity for both you and the College to ensure you are choosing a course that is right for you and you Data Protection Act have all the information you need. After your interview a decision Any information that you provide during the application process is about a place at Truro College can usually be made. protected under the 1984 Data Protection Act.
When you start as a Truro College student we will give you a Fees thorough induction. You will receive a lot of new information If you are aged 16 - 18 years and a student under the age of 19 including details on learning resources, dates, security, health on 31 August, you will not normally be charged fees for tuition. and safety, safeguarding, attendance, assignments and College Overseas students or mature students will be liable for fees and rules, procedures and policies. You will also be given a student details will be available from the College. handbook and diary which will give you a record of all the information for you to refer back to. Examination Fees Full-time students who do not pay tuition fees would not normally As a student at Truro College you will accept more responsibility be asked to pay for examinations which are taken as part of the for your work and your progress than during your time at school. course, with the College’s approval. Students who pay tuition fees Many courses require you to work extensively on your own in will need to pay their own examination fees. College and at home. First class study facilities are available in the College and successful students use these effectively. We will help Fees Waiver you to organise your work but you will be responsible for ensuring Students who are in receipt of an income related tested state that you meet deadlines. The College requires that you attend benefit (or who are unwaged dependants of a benefit claimant) regularly and punctually and that you meet the demands of your are not normally required to pay tuition fees. If you are concerned course. We hope that you will enjoy your time at Truro College because you have to pay tuition fees then please contact and the staff at the College will work with you to help you achieve Bursaries in Truro College Student Services on 01872 267130. success. 167 FREQUENTLY
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168 My school has a sixth form, do I have to stay Can I just enrol in an Academy? there? No. Academies are offered only in conjunction with a full-time Although you now have to stay in full-time education until the end programme of study. They are intended as a supplement for, and of the academic year in which you turn 17, it’s your choice where not an alternative to, the qualifications the College runs. you want to study. How do I apply for a course? Why should I choose Truro College? The applications process is covered in the ‘How to apply’ section There are many reasons why Truro College is a great place to of this prospectus. You firstly complete an application form. These study after you have finished school. See our section ‘Choose us’ can be obtained from schools in Cornwall or by telephoning the on page 6 of this prospectus for information. College on 01872 267000. They can also be downloaded from the College website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/download Can I have a look around the College? Of course, Truro College run a number of open events throughout When can I apply and when will my interview the year. You can meet the staff, see the fantastic new facilities take place? and find out about your life as a student. See the back page for full You can send in your application from January onwards. dates and times. Interviews take place at different times for everyone; this is because each application is looked at and assessed individually. I can’t decide what type of course to take; what Don’t panic if your friend has an interview date sent to them might help me choose? before you do - you haven’t been forgotten! The ‘Your options explained’ section in this prospectus gives details about the types of courses we offer and what they entail. What questions will I be asked at my interview? There is a huge choice at Truro College, from A Levels and the IB Your interview is not a pass/fail test. It is a consultation where to vocational courses and Apprenticeships, so there is bound to be you discuss your plans for your future both in and beyond something to suit you here. Visiting the College at one of our open education. Your course choices are looked at relative to your own events is highly recommended to help you make this decision. aspirations, to ensure that the two things match up reasonably well. Parents or carers can attend their child’s interview if they Can I go to university if I don’t take A Levels? wish. At the interview, once a suitable course has been agreed, The International Baccalaureate (IB) is recognised by universities you will be given an offer card. You need to fill this out and return as an increasingly popular, challenging alternative to A Levels. it to us as soon as possible. Many good Higher Education institutions respect the IB for its high standards and broad yet detailed approach. Vocational courses What if I don’t get the GCSE grades I was also provide a proven route to university providing the subjects are expecting? compatible. College open events are a great opportunity for you Firstly, don’t panic! There’s a course for everyone available at to find out whether the course you want to follow is suitable for the College - not attaining your expected GCSE grades does not applying to university, as is your interview. mean your offer to study here has been withdrawn. You will be asked to attend an advice day, to discuss whether pursuing your Do courses have entry requirements? selected course is the right choice for you, or if another course Yes, most courses do, though we do offer courses for those might suit you better in light of your recent results. with no prior qualifications and we always treat everyone as an individual. Please refer to the ‘Your options explained’ section for How will I get to College? details of what grades you need to start your chosen course. Subsidised travel is available to full-time students under the age of 19 who live further than three miles from the College. A College transport system is also available for those who do not qualify for this; a bus pass can also be arranged for First routes. Buses on a direct pickup route should run to the College daily.
What is Study Plus? Study Plus is an opportunity to further your current interests, or develop new ones. Courses on offer can assist you in gaining further qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, or they can simply be a way for you to enjoy your hobbies. Further information can be found in ‘The low down’ section. 169 YOUR JOURNEY TO COLLEGE Truro and Penwith College is working in partnership with Cornwall Council and Sustrans (the UK’s sustainable transport charity - www.sustrans.org.uk) to promote active and sustainable travel to College. Funded by the Department for Transport, the Access to Education programme aims to reduce congestion associated with journeys made to College. This is an exciting opportunity for us all to play a part in making Truro and Penzance more attractive places to live and learn and support sustainable development in the face of a growing population with more housing and transport demands.
Research shows that regular adult Cycling to College cyclists have fitness levels of Cycling is a great option for travelling to College, especially if you someone 10 years younger live within 3 or 4 miles, where journeys by bike can take less than Source: Sustrans (2007) the health 25 minutes. There are so many benefits to travelling by bike - it’s benefits of walking and good for our health, the environment, and saves you money. With cycling to school the right clothing and equipment, weather and luggage need not be a barrier to travelling to College on two wheels. There is ample covered cycle storage around the campus and showers/ changing facilities are available (shown on the cycle facilities map available at the transport desk and on the College website). Truro City Centre is only a 20 minute cycle ride away, mainly on quieter roads or traffic-free routes including the Coosebean Greenway, which forms part of the route between the City and the College.
Cycle Routes This and other routes are marked on the Truro active travel map. To download the map visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/activetravel. Details of the cycle network that connects many of the major towns in the county and forms The Cornish Way are available to download at www.cornwall.gov.uk/cornishway
Walking to College Walking is a simple way to fit activity into your day, it’s cheap and helps keep you fit. Why not transform your trip to the gym into your commute to College?
The Coosebean Greenway in Truro offers a pleasant and direct walking route to the College from Truro City Centre; it links with shared use paths at Treliske Hospital which connect to College 170 and takes approximately 30 minutes to walk. Trains Frequent mainline trains serve Truro station and regular buses connect to the College. Alternatively the nearby Coosebean Greenway provides a 25 minute walking link to the College from the station via the iron pedestrian bridge on Station Hill. Why not opt for a multi-modal option - bicycles can be transported by train, although at peak times space may be limited and carriage of bikes is then at the operator’s discretion.
Driving to College Truro and Penwith College promote the use of sustainable travel Buses as the first option to get to your place of study. However, we Truro campus is well served by public service buses; these can recognise the fact that sometimes car travel is unavoidable. The be caught at the stops adjacent to the College on Tresawls Road College runs an in-house car share scheme for students who wish (A390). Visit the SouthWest Traveline website to check which to drive to College; any student issued with a parking permit who public transport options are available: www.travelinesw.com or call travels alone is required to join the scheme. Car Share Cornwall 0871 200 22 33. provides a free service for passengers and drivers to meet and share car journeys. Click on the cost calculator on the www. In addition to these, there are numerous College service buses carsharecornwall.com to work out how much you could save. that travel directly into College at the start and the end of the day which serve much of the county. Students that wish to drive to College need to apply for a parking permit. These are issued on a case by case basis; forms are Truro and Penwith College Bus Passes available on the College intranet. There is a cost attached to Students whose household income is less than £31,000 per year parking permits and parking spaces are limited on site. may receive a subsidised Truro and Penwith College bus pass, or Cornwall Council assisted transport costs on application. Please contact the College for up-to-date details. For continuing students it will be dependent on a minimum of 90% attendance during the On average, commuters that previous term, as recorded on the College’s MIS database. car share save themselves £100 a year compared to A College transport service is available to students who do not driving alone. qualify for subsidised travel. The College can arrange a bus pass Source: DFT (2008) on First service routes. In addition the College also provides transport links with Looe. Further details are available from the College and the College website. If you want to study at the College and if we agree that we have an appropriate course, we will do our best to help you come here.
For full details of the buses which serve the campus contact the College transport desk on 01872 267003 or visit www.cornwallpublictransport.info
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All images are supplied courtesy of J Bewley/Sustrans. LIFELONG LEARNING We are committed to lifelong learning. You can progress on to one of our many Higher Education degrees, foundation degrees, HNDs, education qualifications or the Foundation Art and Design course. If you are returning to education, the Access to Higher Education courses provide an ideal progression route. Truro and Penwith College also offers a range of Part-time Courses, Business Services and Higher Education opportunities accessible to all ages.
FOUNDATION ART & DESIGN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Are you are keen to develop your creative skills, explore a wide A great course to get you back into studying. range of specialist areas, learn new techniques, and challenge your imagination to discover where your creative talents lie? Truro College This Foundation Diploma course provides a year of practical • Access to Higher Education: Humanities, Teaching and Law study, enabling you to make informed decisions about your future • Access to Higher Education: Nursing/Human Sciences prospects as an artist or designer, as well as possible applications • Access to Higher Education: Psychology, Counselling & Social to degree courses. Work • Access to Higher Education: Science The course is broad-based, starting with a series of assignments • Access to Higher Education: Teaching that embrace a wide range of approaches, materials and techniques. As the year progresses you will specialise in the area Penwith College of your choice. The emphasis throughout will be on research • Access to Higher Education: Creative Arts experimentation and creative exploration. Through a Contextual • Access to Higher Education: Humanities Studies Programme you will study the work of other artists and • Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care designers relevant to your own studio practice, which will be supported by an (optional) study trip abroad to visit museums and All students will study the core subjects in addition to their chosen contemporary galleries. Life Drawing is taught on a weekly basis pathway: Preparation for Higher Education (study skills, oral in order to help develop your observational skills. communication, evaluation) and information technology.
You will be fully supported through the degree application process Access to Higher Education courses are designed to give students with preparation for specialist presentations and the development the necessary grounding to succeed in Higher Education. The of portfolios of work. majority of British universities will accept Access to Higher Education courses as an alternative to A Levels and other more Entry Requirements traditional routes. Students are usually aged 19 or over at the Students will normally be 18 years when starting this course, beginning of the course and all applicants will be expected to having achieved A Level qualifications or an Extended Diploma attend an interview. The majority of students who have followed within Art based subjects. Mature students with or without formal Access programmes at Truro and Penwith College have been qualifications are welcomed. All applicants are interviewed with a successful in gaining places at colleges and universities of their supporting portfolio of creative work. choice. Courses normally start mid-September and end in mid- June. Taught hours will be approximately 15 hours per week This course is also offered as part time over a two year period. depending on the pathway chosen. Courses usually run over 3 172 For an application form please contact Truro College on 01872 days and offer parent friendly hours (ie 9.30am to 3.15pm). 267000. For a leaflet please contact Truro College on 01872 267000 or Penwith College on 01736 335000. TRURO & PENWITH COLLEGE BUSINESS HIGHER EDUCATION
The Truro and Penwith College Business team works with Local university courses with both full-time and part-time routes businesses across Cornwall to deliver high quality learning available at Truro and Penwith College. solutions for their staff. The team is based across all Truro and Penwith College sites including Penwith, Truro, Newquay and its Do you want to gain a full degree, a foundation degree or an four storey Training Centre in the city centre, Haven House. The HNC/D? If so the College offers a wide range of university courses business training is delivered by a range of expert delivery staff in delivered in a friendly environment with excellent teachers and departments across the College. modern facilities.
We aim to improve business and individual performance through Top-up degrees: BA (Hons) Applied Media, BA (Hons) Business working in partnership with businesses to: and Legal Studies *(subject to approval), BA (Hons) Education • Bring talent into businesses through traineeships, and Training, BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies, BA (Hons) apprenticeships and individual training programmes. Silversmithing and Jewellery, BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science, • Provide professional qualifications and courses for individuals BSc (Hons) Sports Performance and Coaching, BSc Computing to progress their careers. Technologies and BSc (Hons) Archaeology. • Design bespoke training delivered where and when a business needs it. Foundation degrees & HND/C: Subject areas include: Art & Design, Business & Law, Education, Community & Counselling, Support for the business could including management training, Health, Humanities, Initial Teacher Training, IT & Computing, business skills seminars, professional qualifications, tailored Media & Photography, Science, Sport & Public Services, ITT training, apprenticeships, coaching and mentoring and courses and University short courses. development programmes incorporating groups of staff. The College has a huge variety of courses to support businesses For more information about the exciting range of Higher Education ranging from engineering to hospitality, child care to construction, opportunities and a copy of the latest prospectus just call us on health and social care to IT and carpentry to leadership 01872 267122 or email [email protected] development. The team are here to help provide advice and support to individuals and businesses in order to upskill and Higher Education Open Day Friday 18 March 2016 progress in future careers. 10.00am to 3.00pm. To book your place call 01872 265829 or email [email protected] If you are a young person and would like to find out more about Apprenticeships, our team of experienced advisers are available to discuss them with you. They can also show you how to access PART TIME COURSES the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service to help you to find the right job. You can download our free guide on how to get an There is something for everyone at Truro and Penwith College Apprenticeship from our website. through our extensive range of Part-time Courses. There is a wide variety of daytime and evening recreational courses designed If you are a parent or an employer, we can explain how to inspire you. Subject areas include: Art and Design, Cookery, Apprenticeships work and the benefits that businesses and Sugarcraft and Wine, Computing, Craft, Dance and Music, Drama Apprentices achieve through the programme. and Film, Fitness and Yoga, Flowers and Gardening, General Interest, Languages, Literature and Writing, Photography, and For further information and advice please contact: Sport and Diving. Courses are held at various locations in and Truro and Penwith College Business around Truro and Penwith. telephone: 01872 242711 email: [email protected] If you are looking to gain a qualification or if it has been a web: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/business while since you studied, our range of certificated courses from introductory level to A2 Level, will help you to achieve your aims and improve your skills. Subject areas available include Beauty, Hairdressing, Care, Marine, Construction and Teaching. There is also a wealth of professional courses tailored to meet the needs of employees, including Business Administration, Certificate in Personnel Practice AAT Accounting and a variety of legal executive programmes. Please contact us for more information or to request a copy of our latest brochure: Truro College 01872 173 265800. Penwith College 01736 335149 or email ptinfo@truro- penwith.ac.uk I Information Technology 163 INDEX International Students 165 L Learning Centres (Libraries & IT Suites) 163 A Learning Difficulties & Disabilities 166 Academies 12 & 160 Learning Support 164 Access 163 Lifelong Learning 172 Access to Higher Education 172 Attendance Advice 165 M C matrix 165 O Campus Life 160 Careers Guidance 164 Open Events 176 Childcare 165 Options Explained 16 Choose Us 6 College Campus 162 P College Day 167 Part Time Courses 173 College Nursery Provision 165 College Regulations 167 R College Shop 163 Refreshments 163 Contents 3 Results 14 Counselling Support 164 Course List 4 S Creative Arts 160 Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults 166 Student Ambassadors 161 D Student Association 161 Data Protection Act 167 Student Association Council 161 Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking Policy 167 Student Information 158 Student Life 167 E Student Services 164 Enjoy Student Life 10 Student Support 164 Equality of Opportunity 166 Study Plus 159 Examination Fees 167 Explore Your Campus 9 T The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 159 F The Truro & Penwith College Charter 167 Fees 167 Travel Opportunities 160 Fees Waiver 167 Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund 165 Foundation Art & Design 172 Truro & Penwith College Business 173 Frequently Asked Questions 168 Tutor Support 164 Fundraising 160 W G Welcome 2 GCSEs & Functional Skills 164 Welfare Support 165 H Y Health, Wellbeing & Sport 159 Young College 161 Higher Education 173 Your Journey to College 170 How to Apply 175 174 HOW TO APPLY
Unsure of your next step? To help you choose the right course you should consult your teachers, careers adviser, parents, friends and staff of the College. Truro College holds many open events throughout the year. This 2: Return the form is an ideal opportunity for you to view the exceptional new facilities Return the form through your school or directly to: FE Admissions, and talk to staff about your options. See the back page for details. Truro College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3XX.
Remember, this decision will affect you more than anyone else Most full-time students at the College, other than Higher Education, and only you can make sure that your course is successful. It is are aged between 16 and 19 years. Increasing numbers of mature most important that when you begin at the College in September, students are seeking to return to full-time education and we welcome you are following the course which is right for you. If you change their applications. Each application will be treated individually. your mind about the course you intend to study before the course is due to start, make sure that you contact us by letter so that we 3: You will be invited to attend an interview may make new arrangements. When we receive your application form we will process it and then an interview will be arranged with a member of staff. The purpose of the interview is to find out more about you and for you to find out more about the College and the courses in which you are interested. HOW TO APPLY Usually by the end of the interview a way forward will be agreed. 1: Complete an application form If the course for which you have applied is not appropriate, further interviews may be arranged. At your interview further information Application forms are available in schools in Cornwall or may be about the course and the College will be given. obtained by telephoning the College. Application forms are also available to download from our website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 4: You will be offered a course, if appropriate If you are taking GCSE examinations in the summer you will be The form asks for information about you and also asks you to asked to let us know your results. We will tell you how to do this in a state which course you would like to study at the College. You letter which we will send you towards the end of July. At the end of will see that you may apply for more than one course if you are August we will have further discussions with you if necessary. uncertain as to the best way forward. We strongly recommend that you attend one of our many open events before you come for an interview - this will really help your decision making process. 5: Join Truro College Just before the term starts in September you will be invited to the College for an induction. You will receive your timetable and meet staff and other students so that on the first day of term your course may begin smoothly. A letter in July will inform you of the day and time set for this induction. Please note that this induction may be in the week prior to the start of term.
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