Full-Time Course Guide 2020-21
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Full-time course guide 2020–21 course Full-time Course Guide 2020-21 BE YOU. INTRODUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS Your study programme 4 Get started 90 GAP 6 Core skills 92 Industry placements 8 Q&A 94 GEM 10 College Culture 12 Support Network 14 ADDITIONAL Open Days 16 INFORMATION Course Introduction Meetings 18 Helping you achieve 100 Enrichment 102 Learning Resource Centres 104 COURSES Right time, right place 106 Art & Design 24 ESOL 108 Building Services 28 Part-time studies 110 Business 34 Higher education 112 Computing 36 Guidance notes 114 Electrical Installation 40 Application form 115 Engineering 42 ACHIEVE Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy 44 Health, Education & Social Care 50 Media 54 Motor Vehicle Maintenance 56 WOR Music 60 LD O F Plumbing 64 CONTENTS K W R O Professional Cookery 66 O R K W Public Services 70 F O D L R Science 72 O Skills For Life 76 W Sport 78 Travel 82 Access To Higher Education 86 Spend time working on the ingredients for a great career.... 1. QUALIFICATIONS 2. WORK EXPERIENCE 3. ENGLISH & MATHS QUALIFICATIONS At Barnfield College we work with Earn while you learn our students to set them up for a Apprenticeships are available in a world of opportunity. Choose the broader range of industries than ever qualification you want to focus on before – you’ll find apprenticeship and you’ll have the pick of employers, information listed at the back of this universities and careers. guide. Turn to page 90 to find out INTRODUCTION more. Getting started For many of our courses the level WORK EXPERIENCE of study will be determined by the grades you achieve before starting college. Check out the entry criteria to know where to start. ENGLISH & MATHS & ENGLISH THE RIGHT MIX 4 5 GAP Work experience and GAP benefits you and the employer. You can expect to be involved in live careers advice tailored briefs, projects, events and teams – to you. improving your skills along the way. Look out for our masterclass sessions We’ve partnered with local employers led by successful local business to bring you GAP, a fresh approach to people, giving you insights into what work experience aimed at getting you it takes to make it in your dream the skills, confidence and contacts industry. required to land that great first job. Make your CV stand out from the crowd. INTRODUCTION FIND OUT MORE Talk to our GAP team at our open days or email gapexperiences@ barnfield.ac.uk 6 7 INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS Open doors A step ahead Industry Placements are a new Complete an industry placement initiative designed to give students and you’ll gain valuable insight, a head start finding the future they experience and knowledge that want. This additional work experience sets you apart, giving you a CV or built in to your qualification Personal Statement with added can open the doors to skilled impact. You’ll be on track to succeed employment, higher education or an in a career you’ll love. apprenticeship. The next level All our courses require students to complete GAP experiences, INTRODUCTION matching up core competencies and future ambitions with great work experience. Industry Placements take it to the next level, aligning with your chosen career path and including around 45 days of on-the-job experience. FIND OUT MORE Ask us about the latest Industry Placements to see what experiences await. 8 9 GEM Add good English and maths skills to Many students are required to your CV and you’ll open doors to a continue developing their English promising future, whatever your plans. and maths skills. You’ll have your The best employers will want to give own personal GEM programme you a job and a place at university will and the chance to improve be yours for the taking. your GCSE grades. It’s a great opportunity to try a new approach We call it GEM to gain an essential qualification. GEM is our approach to developing We can’t wait to get started. your English and maths skills. Our dedicated GEM tutors bring English and maths to life within the world of your chosen specialist subject. INTRODUCTION Find out more about this new approach to English and maths by emailing [email protected] 10 11 COLLEGE CULTURE ACHIEVE Campus life is full of opportunity. Choose from New Bedford Road or Enterprise Way, two vibrant campuses that are the ideal place for you to learn, relax and achieve. Enjoy Campus life comes with added independence. Grab a coffee, join in with a club or activity, meet new friends, and collaborate in the Hub. Focus Specialise in a subject that you love and get a head start on your career. INTRODUCTION Our campuses are packed with industry standard facilities. Succeed Make the most of our Learning Resource Centres, expert tutors and professional support staff and you’ll be well on your way to securing the perfect job or university place. Enrichment Page 102 Learning Resource Centres Page 104 12 13 SUPPORT NETWORK There is a range of support A helping hand available to help you get the most You’ll have all the tools you need out of your time at college. We’re and plenty of support along the way. proud to have specialist staff on If you ever find yourself in need of hand across a number of areas, all a helping hand our Study Plus team working to help you reach your provide one-to-one sessions offering goals and ambitions. extra support. Student Support Our additional learning support Our Student Support staff are team can help with a smooth available on every campus, transition to college and offer the on hand to provide advice on expertise to help students with finance, personal support, careers disabilities and learning difficulties INTRODUCTION information and much more. Feel achieve their potential. free to drop in any time to chat, or contact us for advice and guidance. Drop in to Student Support on campus to get the conversation started. 14 15 Open Days Dates for the diary OPEN November Saturday 23 November 2019 Advice and guidance 9.30am – 12.30pm We pride ourselves on our impartial DAYS March advice, helping you find the best Saturday route to get you where you want 14 March 2020 to go. 9.30am – 12.30pm Find your passion Both of our campuses have specialist facilities – drop in and explore. Get the answers Whatever your query about college, we’ll have the right person on hand to provide you with the answer. Support and network We have dedicated teams of Get involved professionals on hand supporting you We’re proud of our clubs and to achieve. Find out more about activities – the programme is jam- INTRODUCTION in-class support, personal support packed with things to do and is and help with costs like travel and kit. growing all the time. Meet the tutors Our teaching staff is made up of expert professionals, ready to share their knowledge with you on your route to success. Speak to our students Everyday is an open day Our students are always on hand at Our website and social media open days – stop for a chat and get channels are the best way to their take on college life. get an insight in to college life on a day-to-day basis. A closer look Choose a course you love and turn it in to your career. 16 17 I might need support at college, can Okay, so what’s next? I find out more? If you’re happy with your choice we’ll Absolutely! If you need support, send you a handy guide that tells you just let us know when booking your what to expect next and how you can meeting and we’ll make sure our enrol. COURSE support staff are on hand to meet your needs. It’s that simple. We’ll keep you up to date with all the exciting things Can I bring someone with me? going on at college by email, INTRODUCTION You are more than welcome to bring offering a sneak peek at what you a family member or friend or two. can expect when you join us in Just let us know when you book your September! MEETINGS place. I’d like to find out about more than one course, can I do that? We like to do things a little What happens at the meeting? Of course, you don’t have to make differently here at Barnfield College, We like you to meet your tutors your mind up just yet. Come and so we invite all our applicants to and your new classmates so, after a find out about the courses you’re a Course Introduction Meeting. presentation that introduces you to us interested in - our admissions These group meetings are a great and your course, you get the chance experts will be available to offer extra opportunity for you to get to know to sit down with your tutor and go guidance. your tutors and course and find out into a bit more detail. more about life at college. How do I get invited to a Course Introduction Meeting? INTRODUCTION Simple – just apply and we’ll be in touch. Do I need to prepare anything? In most cases, no. However, if you’re applying for a creative subject such as art or music, we’d love to see examples of your talent in our mini- workshops at your meeting! Your invitation will include more details on WHY WAIT? what to bring with you. Apply now and we’ll see you at your Course Introduction Meeting 18 19 20 21 KEY COURSES LEVEL E Entry Level 1 Level 1 2 Level 2 3 Level 3 CAMPUS NBR New Bedford Road EW Enterprise Way 23 22 Diploma in Art, Diploma in Extended Diploma Design and Media Art and Design in Art and Design ART & 1 NBR 2 NBR 3 NBR Code: C000413 Code: C000421 Code: C000505 DESIGN Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years This introduction to art, design and Stretch your current skills, build solid It’s time to turn your sketchbook media is an opportunity to explore your artistic foundations and begin to into a professional portfolio.