COURSE GUIDE 2019/20 Define your future AMAZING job. You can afford the nice things inNothing life. is holding you back. Imagine a future where you have an You can travel the world, work hard and enjoy quality time with friends and family. College is the first step to you making this happen. You’ll settle in quickly, making friends for life. You’ll work hard, visit new places and enjoy your time here, before progressing to university or starting a rewarding job.

The tutors you’ll learn from have the industry knowledge and contacts to give you valuable work experience. Our student support team will become your biggest champions. They’ll encourage you to achieve what you’re truly capable of and support you throughout your time here.

All this support, encouragement, knowledge and experience is available to you here at , on one single, easy to get to campus that is social, supportive and safe. BOOK your PLACE AT our next open event, or apply online at telfordcollege.ac.uk

2 telfordcollege.ac.uk You can 2 & you will #So many times, our students tell us you’ll fit right in 91% ‘I never thought I could ever do this’ 1 or ‘but what if I can’t?’ We’re here to No# matter what your starting point, you will of students were make sure you know what you can fit in and you will succeed at Telford College. offered their truly achieve, and make it happen.

Our university-style campus is a vibrant and FIRST CHOICE With work experience and mentoring friendly place. It’s easy to meet new friends, UNIVERSITY from experts, you’ll get the skills play sports or take part in activities, while the employers and universities are latest study resources and industry-standard PLACE looking for. You’ll get all the support facilities guarantee your success. in 2018 you need, and more. Here’s why you’ll succeed at telford college You’ll learn how to land your dream career, get into the best universities, and find out what you’re REALLY good at – all on one single, friendly and safe university-style campus. 3,154 students You’ll enjoy you’ll GO FAR started their learning 3 4 careers # #Everything you learn is designed with You’ll use our virtual and augmented one thing in mind. Your career success, within the last year reality suite to enter real work leading to a job with great prospects. environments. You’ll learn with the best academic resources and study centres Our students go on to around 50 over in multimillion pound facilities. different universities each year, including Oxbridge and the Russell Our extensive course choice, industry Group, while others start 83 experience, and partnerships with major apprenticeships or higher education industries employers are key to your success. with us. on offer

telfordcollege.ac.uk 3 7th FORM Be you. Meet Ross Be a success.

Will I make friends? Will I get the grades I need? Will I enjoy the course? Will I get the career I want? Ross Hamilton is a former student at . He is now These are some questions all students ask when they’re starting college or sixth at the form. But you needn’t worry. We’re here to help you succeed and achieve your studying biochemistry. individual ambitions.

I got ABB grades in A level maths, biology and chemistry. Telford College helped APPRENTICESHIPS prepare me for university because you get more independence and the tutors guide Meet Laura your work. I learned a lot about myself, and what I wanted to do in the future. It’s really helped me to develop into what I want to do next. I did a business administration apprenticeship at The Princess There are lots of supportive people and I Royal Hospital and now I have a made a lot of friends. College was a great full time job with Shrewsbury and experience. Telford Hospital NHS Trust. My confidence has grown massively. I’ve learned a lot about office work, administration, organising You can be a success events, and communicating face like Ross: to face or on the phone. If you achieve five GCSE passes at grades 9 – 4 including English and maths, you can choose A levels and You can be a success like Laura: your career pathway at our 7th Form centre. If you want to get into the world of work and earn a salary straight away and you’re willing to work hard. Each apprenticeship vacancy will have After this you can go on to Oxbridge, different entry requirements, and employers will have different interview Russell Group and top UK universities criteria, depending on the role. Please see page 12 for more details. or start a higher apprenticeship.

4 telfordcollege.ac.uk LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 Meet Eleanor Meet Suzanne Meet Lee

Eleanor Seaward was Suzanne is a former student at Bridgnorth Lee Babbage is a former student previously home educated. Endowed School and joined us on a level two at Haughton School. He started She’s studying creative media engineering course. She has now progressed Telford College on a foundation level 3 at Telford College. to a level 3 A level equivalent course. course with English and maths.

I want to work as a professional I came to Telford College because it had I did a level one course, and then photographer when I leave college and the best engineering facilities I had seen. progressed onto a public services course. I’m already publishing my work on If anyone is considering engineering at I did a work placement at Haughton Instagram. I love the course and I’m Telford College, or any other course, School which I really enjoyed. really grateful to my tutors for everything you should go for it. I overcame my they’ve done to help and support my nerves in the first couple of days and When I finished the course, the school learning. since then I’ve loved it. I’ve made friends took me on as an apprentice sports on my course – we all get on well and coach, where I support PE lessons, I completed work experience as an we help each other. swimming, football and the extra- event photographer at a charity bike curricular physical activity programmes. ride. I was lucky enough to photograph I was also selected to go on work My career is really heading in the paralympian, Ellie Simmonds OBE. experience at BAE systems. direction I want it to go.

You can be a success You can be a success You can be a success like Eleanor: like Suzanne: like Lee:

If you have four or more GCSEs at If you have four GCSEs at grade 3 If you’re leaving school with grades 9 – 4 you’ll join an A level including English or maths, you’ll four GCSEs at grades 2 – 1 including equivalent programme linked to an start a level 2 course linked to a English or maths, then you’ll start industry you’d like to work in. career as well as studying English a one year, level 1 course like and maths. Lee did. After this you can go on to Russell Group or top universities, start a After you successfully complete the You’ll then get lots of opportunities higher apprenticeship, or stay at course, you can progress to a level 3 for work experience and to progress college to study a degree-level course. course with us or an apprenticeship. on to the next level.

telfordcollege.ac.uk 5 When you join Telford College you join a community. You’ll take part in residentials, industry visits, work experience, volunteering and team Experience activities. You’ll also use our virtual and augmented reality suite to find new and exciting ways of learning, and receive all the support you could possibly need, the amazing thanks to our student services team.

Trips to Dubai, London, Liverpool, Italy, Chester & more

I took part in activities that Kieran I Stottnever could have seen myself taking part in – and got loads out of it.

ORGANISING T FEST A level students planned, promoted and MUSIC INDUSTRY ROYAL NAVY ran a music festival to celebrate Telford’s Students broadcast a Careers talk from the 50th Birthday. weekly podcast and Submarine Service work in partnership recruitment team with MAS Records - working as assistant sound engineers or in technical support teams at large UK festivals.

6 telfordcollege.ac.uk This expedition and course has set me up for life as I head off to

university. Madeleine O’Nyons CAREERS EVENTS

Students meet employers at our construction event.

STUDENT LIFE Students visited You’ll be given an ID badge when you Dubai in 2018. enrol, becoming part of our friendly and safe community. This includes opportunities to be a student rep or join the student council to have a say in how the college is run. You’ll also be eligible to join the NUS extra student discount scheme.

You might also be eligible for grants to help with bus passes, equipment, uniform and trip costs as well as free meals. celebrating Call our student services team on with wolves 01952 642237 to find out more. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Getting to college is easy is one of the college’s partners. There is free parking on campus and it’s also really easy to get to us by bus, with We got such a unique direct routes throughout Telford as well as insight into how the from Market Drayton, Bridgnorth, Shifnal, event industry really Shrewsbury, Newport, Gnosall, Stafford, works. Shifnal, Pattingham, Madeley, Dawley and Meg Tomlins Check out our youtube channel more. Nearby Wellington station gives you for the latest college videos easy access by train from Telford, Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.

telfordcollege.ac.uk 7 A levels with attitude

A LEVELS & 7th FORM

At Telford College, you don’t have to choose between academic achievement and career success after you leave school.

Have the best of both worlds at our new 7th Form centre – which is more than just your standard A levels and sixth form.

Sixth forms focus on getting your grades over the next two years. Our 7th Form is a new concept that builds on our academic brilliance, with industry knowledge and skills that shape your longer-term career goals over the next 10 years. I studied physics, chemistry, maths and Get ahead at the UK’s first 7th Form Centre further maths – I got A*A*AA A*A*AA. I can’t believe how Work with industry mentors, learn using our new virtual and augmented reality suite well I did, but I’m so happy with what and choose your career pathway, developed with leading employers and Russell Group I’ve achieved in my time at Telford universities. College. I’m really pleased – I’m going off to study physics at the University of Most A level students learn with an end goal of university in mind. Whilst university is Birmingham. the next step for more than 70% of our students, we raise your aspirations and develop your skills beyond that. Molly Coulson, former student at You’ll gain vital work skills alongside your academic studies. As a result, you’ll stand out from the crowd and get ahead in your chosen career. Telford College has helped me to be a better person. It’s a good place to study, which motivates you to keep your head high BBB and do the best you can. I want to say a massive thanks to the tutors for the support they have given me. Jordan Hornby, former student at

8 telfordcollege.ac.uk Visit telfordcollege.ac.uk for 7th Form and A level information. COURSES Visit our Open Events: Wed 17 Oct 5pm – 7.30pm A LEVELS Wed 14 Nov 5pm – 7.30pm • Biology Wed 23 Jan 5pm – 7.30pm • Business Sat 16 Mar 10.30am – 12.30pm • Chemistry Wed 26 Jun 5pm – 7.30pm • Computing & IT • Creative Media • Criminology • Economics • English Language • English Language & Literature I’ve really grown as a person • English Literature during my time studying social • Extended Project Qualification sciences at Telford College. It has • Film Studies boosted my confidence, helped me • Fine Art to make a lot of new friends, and the • Further Maths teachers always push you to get your • Geography best possible grades. • History Zafrana Parveen, former student • Law at Holy Trinity Academy • Mathematics • Music Technology • Philosophy & Ethics in chemistry, biology, physics, film, media, • Photography 100% English combined & further maths • Physical Education ACHIEVEMENT • Physics rate • Psychology • Sociology

INDUSTRY mentor 7th FORM CAREER PATHWAYS These A level pathways ensure you Neale Dayus is a former Telford College choose the right subject combinations to student and Senior Manager – Special Projects at ReAssure Ltd achieve your career goals. Visit telfordcollege.ac.uk to see the A Levels As employer mentors, we work with available in each pathway: students to give a taste of what a career really involves. We’ll spend an hour once a • Business, Finance & Legal week running exercises such as mock interviews • Creative Industries and industry-based projects. We’re seeing the students • Science, Technology, Engineering & have some absolutely fantastic ideas that are good enough to be Maths (STEM) taken straight into business. • Social Sciences & Humanities

telfordcollege.ac.uk 9 Top skills for top careers VOCATIONAL COURSES

ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS CREATIVE MEDIA Accounting leads to careers in auditing, Our creative media courses can launch financial services, corporate finance, careers in broadcasting, video production, accountancy or consultancy. Business photography, journalism, PR, marketing ENTRY GUIDE & courses can lead to marketing, law, HR, and more. REQUIREMENTS* tourism, events, operations, finance and management. ELECTRICAL 5 GCSEs at grades Our electrical courses will train you for a A levels 9 – 4 including ART & DESIGN career as an electrician in domestic or English and maths. Our Creative Hub is a perfect launch pad industrial settings. for careers in graphic design, product 4 GCSEs at grades design, textile design, fashion design, ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS L3 9 – 4 including ceramics, printing and more. Our electro-technical or mechanical English and maths. engineering courses can train you for AUTOMOTIVE roles in automotive, aerospace, aviation, 4 GCSEs at grade 3 Automotive courses prepare you for a marine, civil or environmental engineering L2 including English career repairing cars, vans and and robotics. or maths. motorcycles, which could include mechanical, transmission or engine HAIR, BARBERING & BEAUTY 4 GCSEs at grades issues, or in car electronics. Our on-campus salon is a great training L1 2 & 1 including environment for any aspiring hair or English or maths. CARING PROFESSIONS beauty professional. Whether your Career choices can include childcare, ambition is to start your own business, youth work, care for elderly or vulnerable work for a salon or even work on a cruise NOT READY FOR A people and hospice work. If you continue ship, there are plenty of opportunities LEVEL ONE COURSE? to university, you can go into primary after you qualify. teaching, nursing, midwifery, occupational Don’t worry we have a range of health and more. HOSPITALITY & CATERING courses to help you to progress. is a leading conference and CONSTRUCTION tourism destination, thanks to major Our construction centre offers practical attractions and employers who we work *Check our website for detailed entry requirements, which vary by course. and technical training for careers as a closely with. You can train to be a chef or Equivalent qualifications and/or surveyer, site manager, carpenter, to work in hotels and restaurants relevant experience may be accepted. bricklayer, electrician or plumber. worldwide.

10 telfordcollege.ac.uk Visit telfordcollege.ac.uk/courses

IT & COMPUTING Digital skills are needed everywhere. It’s one of the world’s fastest growing industries, covering careers such as coding, network administration, cybersecurity, website building, software and app development. MUSIC COURSES Learn using our Career routes include composing for film immersive virtual and and TV, recording podcasts and producing augmented reality suite – transporting you into music. You could become a musician, • Accounting L3 L2 all kinds of different L broadcast engineer, sound engineer, or • Art & Design 4/3 L3 L2 L1 E3 working and learning backstage crew in TV, film, music or theatre • Automotive L3 L2 L1 E3 environments. productions. • Beauty L3 L2 L1 • Brickwork L1 PUBLIC SERVICES • Business Administration L3 L2 Want a career with a big impact, serving • Business L3 L2 L1 your community or your country? Our • Catering L3 L2 L1 E3 FOUNDATION LEVEL public services courses can lead to careers • Childcare & Early Years L3 L2 L1 Not ready for a level one in the armed forces, emergency services, • Construction L3 L2 L1 E3 course? Our foundation courses local government or politics. • Creative Media L3 L2 L1 E3 help you find what you’re good • Electrical L2 L1 at and take the next step to a SCIENCE • Engineering & Robotics L3 L2 L1 career you enjoy. Visit Science is the foundation to a wide range • Hair L3 L2 L1 telfordcollege.ac.uk/foundation of careers, which could include biomedical • Health & Social Care L3 L2 L1 science, engineering, forensic science, • IT & Computing L3 L2 L1 medicine, healthcare and many more. • Music L3 L2 • Catering & Creative • Plumbing L2 L1 Preparation SPORT & FITNESS • Public Services L3 L2 • Learning & Work Skills If you’re a sporty type, what could be better • Science L3 • RARPA Preparation for Life than a career in sports development, sports • Sport L3 L2 L1 • Supported Internship science, sports coaching, fitness or working All information is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. with professional athletes and sport teams?

telfordcollege.ac.uk 11 your career starts now APPRENTICESHIPS

As an apprentice, you’ll start working and learn on the job, as well as studying a CONSTRUCTION qualification at college. Choose from: CENTRE

• Accounting, Business, Admin & IT • Learning & Development • Cleaning & Environmental • Management & Team Leading • Clinical Health Care • Motor Vehicle • Construction, Electrical & Plumbing • Operational Delivery Officer • Engineering & Manufacturing • Retail & Sales • Hairdressing • Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics • Childcare, Health & Social Care • Supporting Teaching & Learning • Hospitality & Catering • Security & Facilities • Housing • Human Resources & Customer Service CREATIVE

CHARLOTTE’s story HUB

It took 12 months to complete my customer service apprenticeship. Now I have a permanent role as a rentals Jack’s story negotiator at Harwood The I wanted to start earning a salary. Estate Agent. I did my apprenticeship with Charlotte De La Motte, Engineers Mate and now I’ve got a former student at permanent job as an e-commerce coordinator in their international distribution centre. Jack Newton-Davies, former student at Ercall Wood Academy SPORTS DOME & GYM To find out more visit: Open to the public telfordcollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships

12 telfordcollege.ac.uk AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY SUITE

THE Learn in RETREAT You’ll benefit from the best resources, Open to the public study centres and best training zones at our the lively and supportive facilities campus.

DISCOVERY NEW in 2018 CENTRE ➜ New virtual & augmented reality suite ➜ A new bespoke 7th Form centre for A level students THE ➜ New music recording & ORANGE production studios TREE ➜ Two brand new science lab facilities Open to the public ➜ Expanded construction centre

telfordcollege.ac.uk 13 I studied business, economics and maths A levels and I’m now on a degree apprenticeship with Capgemini. I work full time as an applications consultant while studying a leadership and management degree at . I don’t have any Having smaller class sizes at Telford student debt, and I have a College improved my focus and guaranteed job from day one. confidence. The work placement I Tayler Jarvis, former student at had as part of my course really helped Ercall Wood Academy me with my university application and interview. I started college on a level 2 course and needing to re-take my English GCSE – now I’m in my third year at Sheffield Hallam University, studying a mental health nursing degree. Georgia Cruise, former student at Holy Trinity Academy Connecting you to the Get connected with our links to top employers and universities. Telford College offers academic expertise, university links and partnerships with major employers best careers to create the best career opportunities for you.

I studied automotive engineering at college. Now I’m an apprentice at Palethorpes in Market Drayton, training to be a maintenance engineer and completing engineering level 3 qualifications at the same time. Ben Littley, former student at Corbett School

THERE ARE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO LIVE & WORK HERE IN SHROPSHIRE & BEYOND

14 telfordcollege.ac.uk EMPLOYER University courses PARTNERS at Telford College You can go on to universities across the UK or stay closer to home, Students benefit from training with our university courses and higher apprenticeships. opportunities, work experience placements and strong Take a university course at our partnerships with leading campus and you’ll benefit from lower employers such as: course fees, small class sizes and industry-standard facilities. You can • ABP also study at the University Centre • Amey Telford in Southwater Square – a • BAE Systems partnership between Telford College, • Bischof and Klein the University of Wolverhampton and • Carnell Telford and Wrekin Council. • Coverage Care • Denso Manufacturing • Faccenda • Fujitsu • GKN • Heart of NHS Trust 92% • John Reilly student satisfaction • Keysight Technologies This places us in the • Makita • McPhillips top quarter • Müller of university providers in the UK* Getting a level 4 qualification at • Palethorpes & THE TOP PROVIDER IN SHROPSHIRE Telford College meant that my BA • Pork Farms (Hons) in Accounting & Finance with • Radis the University of Wolverhampton • ReAssure *Source: National Student took two years, rather than three. • Ricoh Survey results for student satisfaction (2018). Amy Craddock, former student at • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Walsall Academy • Southwater Event Group • Telford and Wrekin Council • The Princess Royal Hospital • Viessmann I studied an access course and a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at Telford College. We work with It has opened many opportunities and made me over what I am today. 400 Mehwish Khan, former student at businesses Ercall Wood Academy

telfordcollege.ac.uk 15 Here are 5 essential steps to getting started at ege Telford Coll

Apply online or visit telfordcollege.ac.uk. Here you’ll find full course information, entry 1 requirements and open event dates. You can also read more inspirational stories from current and former students.

Contact our friendly careers 2 advisors if you’re not sure which route to take. 3

Attend an open event – meet tutors, have a go at taster activities, and talk to employers and universities. You’ll also meet our existing students and find out why they enjoy life at Telford College. Apply online or at our open events, attend an interview and our Welcome 4 to College Week event before you join us in September.

Enrol at Telford College & 5 DEFINE your future with successful career opportunities.

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