2021 School Leavers Further Education Course Guide
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2021 SCHOOL LEAVERS FURTHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE GCSEs / A LEVELS APPRENTICESHIPS VOCATIONAL TRAINING bradfordcollege.ac.uk GET INTERACTIVE Throughout this guide you will see the ‘Zappar’ logo If you scan this using the Zappar app (available via the app store/google play store) you will be shown interactive content! Please also click on the urls and scan the QR codes featured in this guide to find out more information. CARING FOR OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF This guide was written and produced during the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic and its impact on schools and colleges, some of our learning may change in the way it’s delivered. For example, you may receive your induction and some or all of your learning online with input from tutors and support services via Microsoft Teams and our Student Portal. We are doing our best to make sure the changes don’t affect your learning experience or progression opportunities. Our teams are working hard behind the scenes to make sure our campuses are safe for students and staff, and continue to follow government guidance. For more information on the Covid-19 situation and course updates please visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk and search for up-to- date information and advice. If you have any questions or queries, please contact us: Tel. 01274 088088. Email. [email protected] bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p3 SUPPORT CONTENTS 10-11 WELCOME MESSAGE 12-13 EDUCATION BASED IN INDUSTRY 14-15 INDUSTRY LINKS 16-17 DISCOVER YOUR COLLEGE 18-19 APPLYING IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3... 20-21 YOUR STUDY LEVEL 26-29 YOUR CAMPUS 30-31 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME 32-33 WORK EXPERIENCE 34-35 STUDENT RESOURCES 36-37 MONEY TO HELP YOU STUDY 38-43 STUDENT SERVICES 44-45 STUDENTS UNION 46-47 STUDY PROGRAMME - KEY INFO 48-127 COURSES (SEE PAGE 7) 128-129 DEGREES AT BRADFORD COLLEGE 130-131 READY? APPLY NOW! bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p5 COURSE CONTENTS 48-51 A LEVELS 52-55 APPRENTICESHIPS 56-59 ART AND DESIGN 60-63 CREATIVE MEDIA & PERFORMANCE ARTS 64-67 BUSINESS 68-71 CATERING & HOSPITALITY 72-75 COMPUTING & IT 76-79 CONSTRUCTION 80-83 DENTAL 84-87 EARLY YEARS & CHILDCARE 88-91 ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE 92-95 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES 96-99 GCSES 100-103 HAIR, BEAUTY & MEDIA MAKE-UP 104-107 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 108-111 PROGRESSION TO LEARNING AND WORK 112-115 SCIENCE 116-119 SPORT 120-123 TRAVEL, AVIATION, HOSPITALITY & EVENTS 124-127 UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p7 BRADFORD COLLEGE HAS PROVIDED QUALITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR NEARLY 200 YEARS WE WANT TO INSPIRE YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A COURSE THAT SETS YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY TO EMPLOYMENT YOUR LEARNING, YOUR WAY AT BRADFORD COLLEGE Based in a young, vibrant and multicultural city, Bradford College has provided quality Download Zappar and scan to see more education and training for nearly 200 years. We want to inspire you and provide you with career focussed skills that will aid your journey to employment. p10 | FE Courses 2021 We aim to transform the lives of our students – inside and outside the classroom. We are passionate about you and your success, and we care about the experience you have, the support we provide and the opportunities we can create for you. Whether you’re aiming to access higher levels of education or become qualified to find employment, we strive to make sure you are ready for your future, with the resilience and confidence needed to succeed. Bradford College is a welcoming, exciting and supportive place where you can expect interesting courses, talented bradfordcollege.ac.uk tutors, modern facilities, and a variety of [email protected] activities to join outside the classroom. 01274 088088 (option 3) This course guide is designed to give you an overview of our courses and what it’s like to study with us. Once you’ve taken what you need from this Don’t forget to follow us on social media guide, visit our website or get in touch for regular updates and information for detailed information about courses, about events. entry requirements and progression If you prefer to talk to someone, you opportunities. can reach our friendly Admissions and Student Services teams by calling 01274 088088 (option 3). bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p11 EDUCATION BASED IN INDUSTRY Download Zappar and scan to see more At Bradford College we pride ourselves on delivering a career-focussed approach to all our students. When you finish studying with us, we want to make sure you feel ready for whatever your next steps are, whether that’s progressing onto one of our University degrees or finding a role in the workplace. We have delivered education to the region for nearly 200 years, meaning we have a solid reputation and healthy relationships with many local and national employers. Our students often find themselves working for well recognised brands or become successful sole traders and businesses owners. WORK PLACEMENTS To further support your career prospects, we work with a huge range of employers to provide you with work placements including Sky, NHS, Seabrooks, JCT600 and Leeds Bradford Airport. See the next page for more employers and to hear from our placement students. bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p13 INDUSTRY LINKS I have picked up new skills and knowledge that will enhance my CV and help my future career prospects. Anzela Vormanova (Holiday Inn placement for students from Travel and Tourism) Scan the QR code to hear from the rest of the students who took over the Holiday Inn for a whole week! Or click here! bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p15 DISCOVER YOUR COLLEGE BRING YOUR CAREER TO LIFE OPEN EVENTS Are you thinking of studying with us but Our virtual events are the perfect way to still have questions? Or do you just want find out more about studying at Bradford to get a feel for what it’s like to study at College online, giving you the chance our campus? We have various ways for to interact with our tutors and student you to discover what it’s like to be one of ambassadors, as well as giving you the our students. chance to virtually tour our modern city centre campus. bradfordcollege.ac.uk/events OPEN EVENT DATES Keep an eye on our social media channels for our Bradford College is Live SATURDAY 14 NOV 2020 online events. 11AM - 2PM SATURDAY 20 MAR 2021 FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA 11AM - 2PM CHANNELS FOR MORE DETAILS SATURDAY 3 JUL 2021 11AM - 2PM /BRADFORDCOLLEGE All open events are held online via our /BRADFORDCOLLEGE website and using Microsoft Teams. /BRADFORDCOLLEGE Register your interest in an event at bradfordcollege.ac.uk/events and click the Eventbrite link for the session you wish to attend. You will receive an email EXPLORE OUR NEW WEBSITE with more information and links to In July 2020 we launched a brand new support your online attendance. website making it easier to find out about all of our courses and apply online. BRADFORD COLLEGE LIVE Visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk At regular intervals throughout the year we will hold Bradford College BRADFORD COLLEGE YOUTUBE is Live online events. This will enable you to have discussions with tutors Our YouTube channel is home to loads in every subject and with our friendly of videos which give a fantastic insight admissions team who can give you on what its like to be a student at more information, and support you with Bradford College. your application. /BRADFORDCOLLEGE bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p17 APPLYING IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3... Visit bradfordcollege.ac.uk Find your preferred subject and decide which course you want STEP 1 to study. MAKE YOUR APPLICATION Apply online at bradfordcollege.ac.uk/apply Apply over the phone Call 01274 088088 and choose option 3. Be sure to give us a correct, working, email address and mobile number for all updates and next steps. p18 | FE Courses 2021 We’ll respond to your STEP 2 application by email and text RECEIVE We’ll invite you to a Meet the Team event AN OFFER where you’ll discuss your offer with course tutors and get to view the facilities (onsite or online) where you’ll be studying. We’ll make you an offer by email and text message for a place on a course based on your GCSE grades (predicted or actual) and any other specific entry requirements. We’ll ask you to accept your offer to allocate your place on a course. You can accept multiple offers and you can change your mind once you get your results, so don’t worry! Based on results and conditions for entry, you will be invited to enrol online during the summer (usually around GCSE results day). Don’t worry about enrolling online as we’ll provide phone and in College support throughout the summer. Following enrolment you’ll STEP 3 officially become a Bradford ENROLMENT College student and will be provided with a start date when you will commence your induction. bradfordcollege.ac.uk | p19 YOUR STUDY LEVEL Our courses cover a range of levels, meaning whatever your capabilities, we’ll have a course suitable for you. Use this handy guide to identify your study level. If you have GCSE grades A*-G, take a look at the following table to compare the old and new grading systems. NEW GRADING 9-8 7 6 5-4 3 2 1 OLD GRADING A* A B C D E F G p20 | FE Courses 2021 YOU CURRENTLY HAVE... YOU CAN STUDY... YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM... > Entry Level 1, 2 or 3 No formal > ESOL qualifications ENTRY LEVEL Progress to: Level 1 courses > Introductory Diplomas > Level 1 Awards/Certificates/Diplomas Two or more GCSEs > NVQ Level 1 at Grade 2-1/E-F LEVEL 1 > ESOL Progress to: Level 2 courses or employment > GCSEs > Level 2 Certificates/Diplomas Two or more GCSEs > NVQ Level 2 at Grade 9-3/A-D LEVEL 2 > Level 2 Apprenticeships Progress to: Level 3 courses or employment > A levels Five or more GCSEs > Level 3 Certificates/Diplomas at Grades 9-4/A-C.