School Leavers' Course Guide

HELLO TRAINEESHIPS/ APPRENTICESHIPS

COMPUTING BUSINESS & & SCIENCE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SERVICES HEALTH & PROTECTIVE PEOPLE 2021/22 SERVICES TO LEARNING FOUNDATION GCSEs School Leavers’ Course Guide

APPLY NOW! Welcome Welcome to Walsall College - one We are also working with more employers than ever before to ensure you get access of the most successful colleges in to real work experience opportunities and the country. We are here to help a chance to showcase your skills on live you develop the skills and gain industry briefs, to give you that all important competitive edge when you apply for jobs or the qualifications that employers university places. want, as well as prepare you for We have an extensive range of facilities across higher education and the world our five campuses with the latest state-of- of work. the-art equipment modelled on industry standards, so you can be sure that you will be By joining us, you will belong to a college gaining skills that employers are looking for. highly regarded for our teaching and learning, state-of-the-art facilities, support services and Walsall College is also a place to make friends success rates. and be part of the local community. Our Students’ Union team will help you settle Whether you are coming to college to follow into life here and provide social activities and your passion or discover your talent, we events to ensure you make the most of your have plenty of things to inspire you with. time with us. In this prospectus you will find information about our wide range of full-time courses, We are not just an exceptional college, we apprenticeships and the careers our vocational are a vibrant and safe place to study; a place qualifications can lead you to. where everyone is welcomed and supported in reaching their full potential. That’s why You can also read about some of the success we are one of the top ten in the country for stories of previous students - Grace Morgan student satisfaction* and why employers have who is now studying a building surveying high praise for our students. degree an Northumbria University (page 44) and Paige Smith (page 73) who is currently We hope you find the course you are looking touring the world as a professional dancer. for, where our dedicated and passionate staff will provide you with all the support you need If you are aiming for university, then you will for powering your future - we look forward to be in the right place, as over 500 of our full welcoming you to Walsall College. time students go onto university every year. Many students also choose to stay here to study for a degree and benefit from smaller class sizes, more one-to-one support and significantly lower costs compared to university.

”Walsall College is uniquely and proudly vocational. Our greatest passion is unleashing the potential of individuals, communities and businesses; our greatest legacy is the talent of our students: skilled, professional and enterprising.”

Jatinder Sharma OBE - Principal & Chief Executive

* NICDEX league table - Dec 2019

*correct at time of print Welcome To Walsall College HELLO

Traineeships & Apprenticeships Gain a qualification as you work – from Hairdressing to Hospitality, Dental to Plumbing.

Business & Computing • Accounting and Finance • Business Administration, Marketing and Management • Customer Service and Warehousing • Law • Computing

Construction, Engineering & Science • Bricklaying • Building Maintenance • Signmaking • Carpentry and Joinery • Painting and Decorating • Advanced Construction and Building Services Engineering • Engineering • Electrical Installation • Plumbing and Gas • Automotive • Science

Creative Industries • Art & Design • Fashion, Photography, Graphics and Creative Media • Music • Performing Arts (Acting and Dance)

Health & Protective Services • Childcare and Education • Health & Social Care • Pharmacy and Dental • Protective Services

Services To People • Aviation Operations, Travel and Tourism • Barbering and Hairdressing • Beauty Therapy • Cookery and Catering • Hospitality and Events Management • Sport and Fitness

Foundation Learning • Achieving Together • ESOL • Foundation Learning • Horticulture and Gardening

GCSEs - retakes • English Language • Maths • Biology

Sometimes things change... check our website for full course details and any course updates. 1 DID YOU KNOW...

WE HAVE YOU CAN STUDY 14,000 UP TO DEGREE STUDENTS LEVEL WITH US

* Students get a FREE * BUS PASS Available to FREE full time students breakfast *subject to eligibility FREE *between certain time slots Bus Pass

Available to full COLLEGE time students ENGLISH & BURSARIES AVAILABLE for equipment MATHS and childcare is an IMPORTANT PART OF Other greagreatt *subject to eligibility OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES Bene ts FANCY A CUPPA FREE We have an WI-FI ON onsite Starbucks CAMPUS

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of our students of our students feel they have feel SAFE received the right advice and at the guidance, to help them progress % to what they want to do next. 97End of year survey 18/19 College 97End of year survey 18/19 % We are one of the LARGEST 97% PROVIDERS of students would OF 16-18 APPRENTICESHIP recommend us to others TRAINING End1 of year survey 18/19 in the West Midlands we work with over STAFF cashless 800 Your ID card is a Smart Card, it apprentice can be pre-loaded with money to employers use at the College tills

of our students 96 % feel their course has helped them take the BIGGEST next steps into education/ SIXTH FORM employment End of year survey 18/19 in Walsall

LatestSometimes information things change... can be foundcheck ourat www.walsallcollege.ac.uk website for full course details and any course updates. 3 3 WHAT IS V6?

Walsall College’s V6 is a sixth form with a difference, our unique range of vocational and technical qualifications are highly valued by employers and universities. Whatever your aspiration, we will get you there. We offer a wraparound study programme for most V6 courses that may include functional skills or GCSE English and/or maths as well as work experience opportunities and a programme of personal development. There are clubs and societies to join and opportunities to volunteer as well as attending educational trips both locally and further afield. You will expand your digital literacy and take part in enrichment activities to explore wider issues such as culture, equality and diversity and the values that will support you to be a good citizen, and able to contribute positively within your community and beyond. You will leave with much more than a qualification, you will become aWalsall College Graduate, gaining the wider personal development and employability skills to give you edge. You can achieve your goals with a vocational qualification. So whether you’re driven by going to university or getting that dream job, you can get there the V6 way! V = vocational

Become A Walsall College Graduate

Being successful in your chosen career is much contribution to your career - with a whole range more than achieving a qualification. Even when of skills that employers want, from team-working you can skilfully cut hair, lay bricks, or design to problem solving and communicating. It means websites, there is much more required to give you that you’re prepared for anything. Wherever your the advantage over others who go for that job or career takes you - onward, upward or even in place at university. a completely different direction, you’ve got the transferable skills to make it a success. You will need to stand out from the crowd. We will teach you the skills to do your job - and to do it brilliantly, but at Walsall College, you’ll learn so Go for gold much more than that. At the end of the year you will receive a You’ll become a Walsall College Graduate: personal profile pack showcasing your holistic skills and achievements ready for you to take to • Skilled - You will have the industry skills, your next steps interview. Really shine and you’ll knowledge and experience to thrive in the get a silver or gold award, showing employers workplace, from day one of employment. and universities that you go above and beyond • Professional - You will be job ready, with in developing your transferable skills. Our bags of initiative, communication skills and the outstanding Gold award winners are recognised ability to work well as part of a team. at a prestigious end of year ceremony to • Enterprising - You will be resourceful, celebrate and shine a light on their success. adaptable to the changing needs of business and able to innovate. You will leave the College having become a well- rounded individual, ready to make an instant

4 WHAT MAKES UP A HELLO V6 STUDY PROGRAMME...

Your study programme (course) will include a number of elements. Each study programme will be unique to your individual needs to support your career ambitions.

• Vocational qualification • Enrichment For most students this will make up Your programme will also include the majority of their study programme. other activities designed to support and A mix of practical and theory, help you develop the job related skills, the qualification will stretch your experience, confidence and digital literacy understanding of the subject. required to progress to employment or higher education. This includes activities • English and maths such as tutorials, personal and social (GCSEs/Functional Skills) development, volunteering and sport. You will work towards achieving a 4-9 grade in GCSE English and maths. If • Personal development you have already achieved this, you will Alongside your programme tutors will continue to build on your skills in help you develop the skills you need to these subjects. become responsible, respectful and active citizens. Through enrichment activities you • Work experience/industry placement will deepen your understanding of British You will undertake meaningful work values, develop a broader knowledge experience/industry placements related of physical and mental health and have to the vocational area of the study access to impartial careers advice. programme, to develop employability skills and apply your learning in real life situations.

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Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 5 APPLY TO WALSALL COLLEGE

Don’t forget to apply early to get on to the course you want!

Apply Interview

Fill in your application form Come and meet us Complete the online form, fill in the form at the back of We’ll invite you for an interview with the subject tutor this guide or call us for a paper copy if that’s easier. (onsite or virtually) - it’s a great chance to talk about the course, and discuss how it can help you achieve the career you want. You may also be asked to complete an initial assessment. Some courses may require to see a portfolio or an audition. We’ll also invite you and your parent/s or guardian to an admissions evening to really get a feel for the College.

Come along to an Open Day and discover for yourself why Walsall College is a brilliant place to start your journey for your ambitions! For fast track entrance to our Open Days, register your details on our website www.walsallcollege. Visit us ac.uk/planmyvisit. Keep an eye on our website for the most up to date information about our Open Days.

Virtual Open Day Open Day Open Day Open Day

Weds 14 Oct Tues 24 Nov Sat 9 Jan Weds 24 March (4pm - 7pm) (4pm - 8pm) (10am - 2pm) (4pm - 7pm)

October November December January February March 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021

Apply to Walsall College 1 Course/Apprenticeship 2 Interviews Applications are open from the October Open Day. Most students apply early as places fill up fast! Attend your interview - this may be during school hours or scheduled on a weekday evening (some interviews may be conducted virtually).

6 01922 657000 HELLO HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? walsallcollege.ac.uk GET IN TOUCH: [email protected]

You’re In Start Course 01922 657000 Congratulations - you’ve been offered a place! Start your course!walsallc ollege.ac.uk If you haven’t taken your GCSEs yet, you’ll get a Welcome to Walsall College, courses kick off in September conditional offer - just enrol when you get the results with induction activitiesin fando@walsallc Freshers’ Weekollege.ac.uk called ‘The and/or all other conditions are met. If you don’t get the Big Hello’! results you need, please don’t panic – we’re right here to help you look at different options. Just bring along some ID to enrolment (a passport, driving licence, national ID card, national insurance card, certificate of entitlement 01922 657000 to funding or bank credit/debit card). walsallcollege.ac.uk [email protected]

Open Day Results Day Collect your Start of Tues 22 June A-Levels/GCSEs Term (4pm - 7pm) Results

April May June July August September 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021 2021

Admissions Evening 3 Enrolment 4

Once you have applied, you will be sent details Come and enrol on your course! about our admissions evenings, where you and your guardians/parents come in for an in-depth information session regarding the course you have applied for.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 7 WORKING WITH PARENTS

The College helped my daughter realise her dream. The teachers filled her with confidence and belief that anything is possible. Parent of V6 student The support and encouragement you give your child at home can make a big difference to their success at College. Parents’ role Our role Encourage your child Expect regular updates to complete homework on time. It’s set regularly and is We’ll keep you informed about your child’s behaviour, essential to their independent learning. homework, exams, assessments, successes and areas for improvement. You’ll get a termly report card, as well as an Make sure they attend regularly invitation to parents’ evenings. Missing coursework deadlines or exams can really affect your child’s chances of success. If they are ill, please call or email Personal guidance and support for your child their personal tutor. Each child has a personal tutor who is responsible for their care, progress and achievement. They’re always on hand to help them Remind them to look after their belongings reach their full potential - and help with any difficulties. and leave expensive equipment at home. It may cost you a lot of money to replace items. Talk to us Come along to our termly parents’ evenings so that we can chat about your child’s progress.

Introductory parents evening

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HELLO T-LEVELS

Apply now for T Levels are a brand new September 2021! qualification designed to NEW courses to be give you a head start towards announced. the future you want. For more information, visit: gov.uk/dfe/t-levels They follow GCSEs and are Wherever your future is equivalent to 3 A Levels. heading, take it to the The 2-year qualification next level. brings classroom and T Levels. The Next Level work placement together, Qualification. on a course designed in collaboration with We currently offer the the best employers and following T Levels: businesses. Digital (pg. 38) You’ll spend 80% time in the classroom and 20% on a Construction (pg. 52) 45-day placement to equip Education & you with the knowledge Childcare (pg. 76) and skills employers are 80% looking for. in the classroom Your T Level will help you to step up straight into your chosen career, an apprenticeship or a degree. 20% 45 day placement

10 GET WORK READY... HELLO PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Industry placements and work related activity provide you with a valuable opportunity to gain real life, hands on experience in a workplace environment linked to your area of study.

315 hrs (approx 45 day placement) What do our Employers say: As part of the new T-Levels you will be “Whether you’re entering the world of “Jet2.com and Jet2holidays takes pride in expected to undertake a 45 day placement work for the first time, or making a change being a family friendly company, offering related to your chosen course. from another career, the Dulux Academy value for money and providing an award- works in partnership with colleges and winning VIP customer service. If students decorators to support learning and continue to keep these values in mind, 36 hr placement and development. We really believe in investing then they will be successful in whatever work related activities in the future of the trade and it’s been career path they decide to go down. All our study programmes link to the world fantastic to work with the next generation We’re proud to have played a part in that through careers sessions, mock interviews of work. Wherever possible we place you of professionals in Walsall.” and an insider view of the company’s in live industry settings and present you Mark Rigby, Dulux Academy Skills recruitment process.” with scenarios that you could face in future Development Consultant jobs. You will spend a minimum of 36hrs of Amanda Kay - Brand Champion, your study programmes doing work related Jet2.com & Jet2holidays activities, these include: • External work placement Student engineers became more confident • Placement in college a learning about their future careers after receiving advice company e.g. gym, salon, restaurant from directors at four manufacturing firms. • Supported internship RSD Pressings, Currie & Warner, SMB Pressings and • Masterclass Mueller Europe participated in a Q&A forum with the • Employer visit students as part of the Next Gen Makers Engineering Careers Roadshow. They talked about their routes into • Employer projects engineering and their careers to date. They also described • Employer talks their business successes and challenges and what they look for when recruiting apprentices.

Emma Harper An industry placement with the finance team at Ibstock gave business student, Emma Harper experience in processing invoices, purchase notes and delivery notes. She enjoyed her time there so much, she is now studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Accounting.“I feel I’m in a much better position to find work in accounting now that I’ve got some experience,” said Emma. “I’ve got more knowledge of the software the industry uses. This will give me an advantage when I start applying for jobs and apprenticeships after I’ve finished my course.”

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 11 ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

What’s the first thing that people notice here at Walsall College? It’s our welcoming and friendly atmosphere - and all the support you need to achieve your ambitions.

Supporting you We support students with a wide range of Pastoral support additional needs including; autism spectrum If you need advice and support disorder, physical disabilities, hearing Each student has access to If you need advice and support, our award impairment, visual impairment, learning a Pastoral Support Officer winning Careers Guidance Team can help difficulties, specific learning difficulties, outside of the classroom, who can support you find the answers. They can advise you on mental health and medical conditions. students with their behaviour, attendance matching your skills to your career, tell you and social and personal development to which qualifications you’ll need to get your The support mechanisms we provide include; achieve their potential, both academically dream job and help you get any additional support from our highly skilled Learning and personally. support you might need. There is a whole Mentors, 1:1 support, small group support, range of support available to ensure your support in class, support at break/lunch times, Student finance time at Walsall College is enjoyable and that transport meet and greet, 1:1 assignment If you’re struggling with you reach your full potential. support sessions, specialist dyslexia support, examination access arrangements the cost of study Support for Students with assessments, BSL interpreter, specialist Just ask our Customer Service Team about Special Educational Needs and/or language support and notetaking. An help that might be available. We may be able to help with expenses like travel, equipment Disabilities (SEND) individual support plan will be implemented and exams - including a FREE bus pass*. We are committed to providing outstanding to support the student’s college journey. *Subject to eligibility provision and inclusive support for our SEND We are recognised for having specialist Deaf students. Letting us know details of your Academy provision for students with hearing Fees additional needs early on allows us to plan in impairment. We have a team of highly skilled If you are under 19 the courses in this advance to ensure the correct course starting Educational Interpreters and Notetakers who prospectus are free - if you are 19 or over point at college and the proper support is provide access and support in all lessons. there may be a cost attached. Please contact put into place from the offset. If you are In addition to this we provide high quality the Customer Service Team for further aged 16-25yrs and you have an Education, specialist language support sessions, bespoke information. You may be able to get help Health and Care Plan (EHCP) we have to to the individual students needs. with the cost of the course dependent on go through a formal consultation process your circumstances. with the Local Authority responsible for your Our goal is to ensure that all our SEND EHCP. Please contact us on inclusivesupport@ students can access individualised support to walsallcollege.ac.uk if you have any queries. allow students to learn within an inclusive and accessible environment to enable them to be We have a wide range of courses that may be successful and to achieve their full potential. suitable for students with high needs/EHCP/ SEND. Our specialist tutors and support staff If things are getting on top of you work with smaller groups and our courses are Our free personal counselling service is here designed to prepare students for adulthood, to help. promote independence, personal and social development. We experience fantastic If you need somewhere to study success in supporting our students to achieve If you need somewhere to study our Learning their qualifications, build on their holistic skills Resources Centre has everything you need - and to progress onto higher level courses or thousands of books, magazines and papers; into employment/voluntary work and both computers and digital resources; and fantastic supported and independent living. staff to help you find what you want.

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Safeguarding and Here at Walsall College, we’re committed threats, young people need help to stay to making sure that you’re kept safe from safe when using the internet and parents/ Equality & Diversity harm, such as neglect, bullying or abuse. guardians should be mindful of the online Equality & Diversity If you’re in an unsafe situation at home, content that their child is accessing. There We welcome and celebrate the unique talent at College or anywhere else, we’re here to are lots of external organisations who can and experience of each individual student. support you and involve people who can support parents and young people, such as, We’re proud to have built a community help. the NSPCC and CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) or you can contact that celebrates it’s diversity, and makes sure Help us to keep your child safe the College’s Safeguarding Team if you everyone is valued, supported and respected. We are passionate about safeguarding are worried. If you’re worried about your own our students and helping them to keep or someone else’s safety themselves safe. We need parents/guardians Everyone needs a safe environment to thrive. to help us do this. With increasing online

* smart FREE Other greagreatt Bene ts STAFF/STUDENT card bursaries * Why is your Smart Card Important? • FREE Bus Passes for 16-18 yr olds Walsall College operates a cashless payment • FREE College Meals for 16-18 yr olds* system. Your student ID card is a ‘Smart Card’. • Bursaries available for Equipment and When pre-loaded with a cash amount it can be Childcare* presented as a means of payment at many of the College’s tills. Funds may be available to you if you are over 16 and need help with travel, equipment, Free College Meals exams, childcare or the cost of studying in Students who qualify for free College meals will general. have a daily allowance of £3.10 credited to their Find out more from our website or speak to Smart Card on each day they attend College. our Customer Service Team on 01922 657000 What are the Benefits? for more information on eligibility. With less need to carry cash, the risk of it being stolen is reduced and it is much faster *Terms and conditions apply. An online bursary to get served. form must be submitted to assess if you are eligible. Find out more: www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/smartcard

* Start your day the right way! FREE Breakfast for all Students get FREE breakfast* * between certain times

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 13 FANTASTIC FACILITIES FANTASTIC PROSPECTS

Step into our campuses for the first time and you’ll be impressed. We’ve invested millions in our campuses to give you the very best equipment and facilities. How can we be so sure? Because we’ve worked with industry leaders - the very people who will want to employ you - to create them.

It’s the perfect place to study. • Beauty Therapy Spa including sauna, We have: jacuzzi and steam room • Drop in learning decks that have all • Sports Hall the latest technology • Workshops in: Brickwork, Engineering, • Free Wi-fi Gas, Plumbing, Plastering, Motor Vehicle, Carpentry, Welding and more • Free job search and support • Onsite gym • Onsite Starbucks • Sports hall with badminton courts • Onsite award winning Littleton Restaurant • Sports training and injury clinic • Onsite nursery • Conference/meeting rooms • Music campus with recording studio • Dedicated Engineering Campus that and equipment includes: Solid works and Autodesk suite, 3D printing technologies, • Cisco Networking Academy/ CNC machines, Electronics Lab and Oracle Academy Hydraulics and pneumatics training • Bell Painting and Decorating Academy rigs and more! • Dulux Academy • Theatre and dance space • Hairdressing Salon and Barber Shop

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HELLO HOW TO GET HERE

Most of Walsall College’s campuses are just a short walk from Walsall’s main bus and train station which welcomes routes from all over the West Midlands and Staffordshire area. Choose to join us and you may even be eligible for a FREE Bus Pass*. *subject to eligibility If you’re wondering how to get here Buses to Walsall Wisemore Campus is just a few minutes No. From 32 Lower Farm via Bloxwich walk from the railway station and 4 Blackheath via West Bromwich 34 Bilston via Darlaston central bus stops in Walsall town centre 4H Hayley Green via Halesowen, 36 Walsall to Alumwell to circular Blackheath & West Bromwich - and within walking distance of our 37 Willenhall via Lodge Farm and 4M Merry Hill Shopping Centre via Darlaston Green Lane Campus, Digital Engineering Blackheath & West Bromwich 39 Stowlawn via Bilston and Darlaston Skills Centre, Broadway Campus and 6 Sutton Coldfield via Mere Green, 41 Willenhall via New Invention | Bentley The Hub. To reach our Hawbush Little Aston and Aldridge 45 West Bromwich via Charlemont Farm, Campus jump on bus 31 or 32 in Walsall 7 Walsall Wood via Aldridge Stone Cross and Yew Tree which comes every few minutes and 7A Castlefort via Walsall Wood 51 Birmingham - Walsall via Great Barr you will be onsite in 16 minutes. Our and Aldridge 69 Wolverhampton via New Cross Hospital inclusive Support Team can advise non- 8 Brownhills to via Clayhanger, | Wood End | New Invention | Beechdale independent travellers and arrange Pelsall Lane and Rushall 70 Bloxwich to Walsall Bus Station via disabled parking spaces. 8A Pelsall via Pelsall Lane and Rushall Dudley Fields and Beechdale 9 Bloxwich via Pelsall, High Heath 70A Walsall to Beechdale to Circular via Car parking for students and Rushall Green Lane | Sainsburys Students may park on the Wisemore 10 Brownhills via Streets Corner 77 Sutton Coldfield via New Oscott | Campus car park free of charge 10A Lichfield via Brownhills | Streetly | Barr Beacon after 4.30pm (Monday to Friday). On Coppice Road 529 Wolverhampton via Willenhall Saturdays and Sundays, the Wisemore 11 Merry Hill to Dudley to Walsall via 934 Birmingham via Kingstanding | Pheasey Powis Avenue | Wood Green Road car park becomes a council-run 935 Birmingham via Kingstanding | Streetly 11A Merry Hill to Dudley to Walsall via pay and display. 997 Birmingham via Perry Barr | Old Oscott | Gospel Oak | Myvod Pheasey | Aldridge Bike stands 19 Bloxwich via Blakenall | Goscote X51 Cannock to Birmingham via Walsall and There are bike stands available at all of 29 Bloxwich via Blakenall Great Barr our campuses. 31 Mossley via Bloxwich

Birmingham New Street, Tame Bridge Wolverhampton, Coseley, Trains to Walsall Parkway, Bloxwich, Bloxwich North, Tipton, Dudley Port, Sandwell & Dudley, Direct trains are available from Landywood, Cannock, Hednesford, Smethwick Galton Bridge, Smethwick the following stations: Rugeley Town, Rugeley Trent Valley, Rolfe Street, Duddeston, Aston, Witton, Perry Barr, Hamstead.

1 1 1 Wisemore Campus Broadway Campus The Hub Littleton St West, WS2 8ES Littleton St West, WS2 8ES Littleton St West, WS2 8ES This campus includes fully-fitted areas An exclusive space just for music students Whether you need a great restaurant to for the study of business, creative arts, and set in a listed building with its own meet up with friends, a gym and fitness health, protective services and computing. grounds, students have access to state classes, a meeting space, business start-up There is also a performance area, a hair of the art instruments to enable them to advice or business training, The Hub is and beauty training salon and a nursery. perfect their musical talents. open to students and the general public.

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2 3 4 5 Green Lane Campus Digital Engineering Hawbush Campus Whitehall Campus Long Acre St, WS2 8HX Skills Centre Beeches Road, WS3 1AG Weston St, WS1 4EQ This campus is the centre for Portland St, WS2 8AB Based in Leamore, this Based in the heart of construction trades/services. Our Digital Engineering campus offers a variety of the community, this Modelled on industry Skills Centre (DESC) courses for 19+ Adults and campus offers Community standards, the centre has includes a wide range of Supported Learners including Interpretation, ESOL reading, simulated workshop areas state-of-the-art equipment maths, English, ICT, speaking, listening and for trades, including painting to meet the needs of the horticulture & gardening, writing classes as well as and decorating, brickwork engineering and advanced health & social care, Functional Maths and and carpentry. construction industries. childcare and many more. ICT skills.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 17 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND LEVELS The table below shows typical entry requirements for each level, although your chosen course may have specific requirements, so please check individual course requirements.

Vocational courses Entry requirements Equivalent When completed

Bachelor Degree final Successful completion of Level Continue to Masters year, Top-Up Degree 5 related qualification or related BA Hons or use your skills to Level 6, Degree industry experience and an interview start work

LEVEL 6 Apprenticeship Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) Successful completion of Level 4 Progress to university to Bachelor Foundation Degree, related qualification or related industry or use your skills to Degree Year 2 Higher Level experience and an interview start work LEVEL 5 Apprenticeships

Higher National A-Levels or successful completion of Progress to university Certificates (HNCs), to Bachelor Level 3 related qualifications or related in- or use your skills to Higher Level Degree Year 1 dustry experience and an interview start work LEVEL 4 Apprenticeships

5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Advanced Level including English Language and/or Progress to university, Apprenticeships, BTEC Maths (some courses may require both, HE at Walsall College to A Levels Diplomas, Access to HE, please check your individual course)*. or use your skills to

LEVEL 3 T Levels Or successful completion of Level 2 start work related qualification and interview.

4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3-1 (including Intermediate Level a curriculum-related subject, English Progress to Level 3 Apprenticeships, BTEC Language and/or Maths). Or successful to GCSEs study or use skills to Awards/Certificates/ completion of Level 1 related start work

LEVEL 2 Diplomas, NVQ, VRQ qualification and interview.

BTEC Awards/ No formal qualifications Progress to Certificates/Diplomas, required but applicants will be Level 2 study NVQ, VRQ invited in for an interview LEVEL 1

No formal qualifications required but Skills for life, applicants will be invited in for an Progress to vocational studies interview and assessment Level 1 study ENTRY

You can study up to Level 6 at Walsall College

For all courses you will be required to have an interview, an initial assessment and a reference. There may be more specific requirements for your particular course e.g. for creative arts courses you may require a portfolio of work. If you have disabilities or learning difficulties, you may not need to meet some entry requirements - our Inclusive Support Team can advise you, call 01922 688536 for further advice.

18 CHOOSING ROUTES TO SUCCESS HELLO

A-levels are not the only route to success as vocational qualifications will help you reach your career destination in the same time. A level 3 BTEC, T Level and Advanced Apprenticeship are all the equivalent to A-levels. Choose the right journey for you…

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Higher Education APPRENTICESHIP at Walsall College

University A-LEVELS YOU ARE HERE Career

T-LEVELS

RETAKE We offer Maths, English and Biology GCSES You may be able to study these alongside your main programme.*

*If you have a grade 3 or below in English and Maths, you will need to retake these alongside your main study programme.

Right Student - Right Course Our ambition is that whilst you are a student at We will: Walsall College, you will not only have a great time, • Discuss this with you during your interview and look at but you will also be very successful. your results again when you enrol How does it work? • Review your progress with you through tutorials We will look at your qualifications, your initial assessment and • Tell you what you need to do to progress with clear targets any other relevant information in order to agree with you the to give you every chance to help you reach your best route to achieve your goal. full potential.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 19 JOIN THE STUDENTS UNION AND BE MORE ENTERPRISING

Join the Students’ Union and there are so many ways to enjoy yourself, enrich your CV Discounts include: and improve your chances of landing that dream job…

Make friends The induction & Big Hello both take place in September and are a great chance to make friends and find out what we’ve got to offer. The Student Lounge offers games consoles, pool tables, table tennis, and PC’s - it’s your place to relax and enjoy your free time.

Volunteer and impress employers Get some great work experience when you volunteer and really stand out from the crowd. It’s a brilliant way to boost your skills and show employers how enterprising you are. To find out about volunteering opportunities email: [email protected]

Speak Up Only you can know what it’s like to be a student and if you want to get more involved in the student experience then becoming a Student Rep, Student Union Officer or Student College gym Student lounge Governor could be the role for you. You will receive training, support and will help other students get their voice heard. To find out about these roles email: [email protected]

Make great savings Walsall College Students’ Union is affiliated to the National Union of Students who promote and represent students’ rights & issues. Being part of the NUS enables students to engage The Light Cinema with a range of national campaigns www.nus.org.uk Students can also save money with the TOTUM card which offers over 200 discounts online and in store. Find out more at; www.totum.com

Have fun We want you to enjoy your time at College and we have lots of events and activities throughout the year. We always want Explore Walsall’s waterfront, home to many restaurants to hear if you have any ideas or suggestions so please feel free including TGI Fridays and Nandos to drop in and see us when you start college or find us at; Make the most of discounts from the following Facebook: WalsallSU Twitter: @walsallsu brands plus many more! Email: [email protected]

20 including tennisandgolf. This yearhasseencollegestudentsinvolvedinmanyactivities offsite activitiesandtrysomethingreallyexciting. There’s alsoopportunitiestogetinvolvedinvolunteeringand It’s agreatwaytohavefun,socialiseandmakenewfriends. Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk dodgeball, aswellarangeofdanceandrelaxationclassesincludingyoga,pilateszumba. and haveagoatfootball,cricket,volleyball,netball,basketball,tabletennis,badminton Alongside yourstudyprogrammes,our-state-of-the-artsportshalloffersyouthechancetocome HEALTHY BODY,POSITIVEFUTURE football andnetball. scheme withteams inbasketball, We arepartoftheAoCSportsLeague information [email protected] an opportunitytoworktowardssportingsuccess.Formore basketball, netballandfootball,theyoffertalentedstudents The bestpartisthatit’sallFREE!Wehaveacademiesin

HELLO STAY LOCAL AND GO FURTHER WITH OUR HE COURSES With smaller classroom sizes, face to face learning and lower fees than most universities. Your Walsall College education doesn’t need to stop when you reach 18, or when you get a job. We offer a range of higher education courses including degrees right here.

With our HI:ED university level courses, we can help you on the way to your dream job without going any further afield. And if university is your goal, you’ll find it’s a fantastic, cost-effective step on the way.

Access Courses (pre Higher Education) 5 reasons to Get the skills you need for HE - they’re a great foundation study university to build on. level courses at Walsall College Higher National Certificate/Diplomas (HNCs/HNDs) These offer a mix of the academic, practical and vocational. Study our HNC/D and top-up courses at a Enjoy your improved career prospects straightaway or top Spend fraction of the price of university with no up to degree level. less compromise on quality. Level 6 Top-Up Degrees We’re delighted to offer our one-year top-up designed to convert an existing qualification at Level 5 into a full BA or BSc Our close industry links will help you get the Honours qualification at Level 6. It’s aimed at successful HND/ Achieve skills that employers are looking for and put FdA (or equivalent) graduates who want to gain an affordable, More you on course to the career you want. accessible university level qualification. See our website to see what’s on offer.

Workbased HE Fantastic £76m invested in 5 state of the art campuses Higher Apprenticeships Facilities over the last 6 years. Get the higher level skills employers want - with the opportunity to enrol on higher level courses (may need additional qualifications for some higher level courses).

Professional Qualifications Small Our lessons are taught in small classes Enhance your skills and career prospects with these Class increasing the one-to-one support from higher level courses. Sizes your lecturer.

Foundation Degrees Get the know-how and up-to-date specialist industry skills that employers need - then top-up to full degree level at the College You can progress from a number of our HNC 3 Years programmes, all the way to degree level. Our or university if you like. = 3 Quals degrees are delivered in conjunction with Birmingham City University.

22 Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk 23

HELLO TRAINEESHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS

A Traineeship or Apprenticeship is a brilliant first step on the career path in many businesses. Put the skills you learn into practice on the job, in the workplace, in real life situations - what could prepare you better?

24 We have a range* of apprenticeships including:

• Accounts/Finance/Payroll • Brickwork TRAINEESHIPS &

• Business and Administration APPRENTICESHIPS • Carpentry/Joinery • Chartered Management Degree • Customer Service • Dental Nursing • Digital Marketing • Electrical Installation • Engineering Manufacturing • Hairdressing/Barbering • Healthcare/Care Support • Improving Operational Performance You’re paid to learn • Operations/Departmental Manager and you receive • Oral Health excellent training. • Painting & Decorating I love being in control • Plastering of my schedule. • Pharmacy Technician My work life is more • Plumbing and Domestic Heating flexible and I’ve • Property Maintenance benefitted more • Signmaking financially. • Teaching & Learning in Schools • Team Leading/Supervisor • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (light and heavy vehicle)

*Subject to change

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 25 We work with over 800 apprenticeship employers!

Ewan Taylor Ewan Taylor completed a Barbering Apprenticeship and is now a self-employed barber “I started out doing my mates’ hair for them before they went on a night out. I noticed how good it would make them feel about themselves and realised I could make something out of being a stylist.

“The Apprenticeship has been a better option for me than going to uni. You’re paid to learn and you receive excellent training.

“I love being in control of my schedule. My work life is more flexible and I’ve benefitted more financially.”

26 Do you want to gain the skills needed to progress on to an An Apprenticeship is a brilliant first step on the career path in Apprenticeship? Traineeships are a new programme for many businesses. They’re an excellent way of gaining nationally young people aged 16 to 24 to help them take the first recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage, and combine TRAINEESHIPS & step on the career ladder. practical ‘hands on’ work experience with academic knowledge. APPRENTICESHIPS Put the skills you learn into practice on the job, in the workplace, By completing a traineeship, candidates will develop the skills in real life situations - what could prepare you better? and workplace experience required by employers when hiring apprentices. Students will also have a lot more confidence in their There are four levels of own abilities and be job-ready. Apprenticeships available: • Apprenticeship Standard - Level 2 and 3 A Traineeship lasts around three months to a year and is a • Higher Apprenticeship - Level 4/5 combination of a work placement with distance/e-learning and practical sessions. • Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 How do you become an apprentice? We offer them in: You might already be employed but if not, to find job • Trades Traineeship vacancies go to: • www.apprenticeships.gov.uk • Care and Allied Health Traineeship • www.walsallcollege.ac.uk • Business Support and People Services Traineeship If you are already employed... If you want to further your qualifications in the job you are currently Five ways that a Traineeship can work for you: in, you could ask your employer if this is possible. Apprenticeship • They help learners develop their understanding of the training won’t cost your employer anything if you are between the world of work ages of 16-18. • They give learners the opportunity to show future How much can you earn? employers what they have to offer The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is £4.15* per hour • They place learners in a stronger position to progress onto (as of Apr 2020), but many employers pay more - the average an Apprenticeship or into employment salary is approximately £200 per week, but some employers could • They open up new job/industry avenues pay more. • They boost earning and business potential What are the entry requirements? Typically 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths Learners will also have the chance to work towards their English and English, or a NVQ in a related subject, but each standard and Maths if these qualifications have not already been gained. has different entry requirements so check with our Apprenticeships team. For a springboard that leads to more confidence, new industry skills and exciting future opportunities, go forward with a What if you don’t meet the entry criteria? traineeship. Don’t worry, there are a number of routes you can follow to help you get the required skills to do an Apprenticeship. Please come in to the college to the Job Shop or call 01922 651129 and we can discuss your options. Employers we work with include: Download full course sheets from our website

* subject to change (correct at time of print)

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 27 YOUR ROUTE TO AN APPRENTICESHIP

Already have a job? Looking for a job?

Apply for a job via Apply directly to the College* Apply directly to the College* www.apprenticeships.gov.uk or Come into the Job Shop www.walsallcollege.ac.uk

You will be invited to attend You will be invited to attend an initial assessment and an initial assessment and college interview college interview

If you meet the entry Don’t meet the entry Meet the entry requirements... requirements? requirements? Sign up and we will come to see Don’t give up - we may have We will send your application form you to get you enrolled an alternative option for you. to the employer for consideration

There are many options, even If you haven’t applied If you have if you don’t get your chosen for a particular job applied for apprenticeship at your first attempt. a job via *There are You may just need to brush up on NAS or the many ways to any missing skills - a traineeship If we don’t If we have College apply: could help you with this. If you have a a suitable Online have been unsuccessful at your first suitable vacancy we at: www. employer interview we will send you vacancy will help you walsallcollege. new opportunities as they come in. prepare for ac.uk an interview Use the application form at the Interview with employer back of this prospectus Come in to Unsuccessful - we’ll Successful - sign We will help you search for our Wisemore keep your details up and we’ll come apprenticeship jobs whilst you are Campus on file for future and see you to get completing these programmes you enrolled Call opportunities 01922 651129 and ask for an application form YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

28 Apprenticeship Standards are SET YOURSELF UP FOR THE FUTURE currently available in apprentices enjoy marked salary increases when they complete You don’t their training, and those completing a higher apprenticeship pay fees, could see increased earnings of an estimated apprenticeships are funded 586 by the JOB ROLES £150,000 over their lifetime. government TRAINEESHIPS & Covering more than Source. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ and employers APPRENTICESHIPS attachment_data/file/787717/Guide-to-Apprenticeships-260219-LR.pdf 170 You’ll get at least DID YOU KNOW INDUSTRIES 20 days from advertising paid holiday per THERE’S NO to youth work and year, plus from environmental bank holidays. engineering to legal. AGE LIMIT SOURCE: https://www.gov.uk/ on an apprenticeship Source. amazingapprenticeships.com apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions

After an THERE WERE OVER apprenticeship 90% 1,000 of people stay in degree level apprentices in England but Pay is dependent on the employment. the government is aiming to grow this number significantly. Source. www.keits. co.uk/facts-about- Source. www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/ apprenticeships/degree-apprenticeships INDUSTRY, apprenticeships.php

The same applies if LOCATION you’re 19 and over and type of EARN AND and in the first year of your apprenticeship, after that you are APPRENTICESHIP, LEARN entitled to the for example some higher apprenticeships can pay as much as the current minimum wage National Minimum rate for an apprentice is Wage. However £4.15 per hour. many employers pay more than this. £500 PER WEEK Source. getingofar.gov.uk Source. www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide/pay-and-conditions

Eight in ten apprentices In 2018/19, there were 742,400 people participating in an apprenticeship in of20% an apprentice’s paid time is England, with 393,400 apprenticeship starts who 80%completed or were still working off-the-job. This is when you learn and 185,100 apprenticeship achievements. towards an apprenticeship agreed and develop in your role. 20% is their chances of going on to higher SOURCE: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/researchbriefings/sn06113/#:~:text=Apprenticeship%20starts%20in%20 equivalent to one day a week. levels of training had increased. 2018%2F19,funding%20system%20in%20May%202017. SOURCE: https://amazingapprenticeships.com

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 29 BUSINESS & COMPUTING

If you’re a computer whizz, this is a great place to get the practical computing skills you’ll need to work towards your dream career (there is currently a huge demand in digital skills) ...

Our partners include

30 Our Facilities

• State-of-the-art classrooms • Help with business start-up • The risual Academy in partnership with Microsoft

• CISCO Networking Academy • ORACLE Academy COMPUTING BUSINESS & • Our courses are taught by people with experience and links with the real world of business, IT and law

... or perhaps you can see yourself busy in the EXAMPLE CAREERS boardroom, managing a team or holding your own in court? Lawyer App developer This is the ideal launch pad for a stimulating professional Games developer Solicitor career. Learn from people Retail manager Security analyst with a wealth of experience in the business world and Accountant Barrister benefit from our keen local Forensic IT Website designer industry knowledge and links. PR officer Economist IT technician Marketing executive HR officer And many more! The one-to-one support I received from my computing tutors was extremely helpful.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 31 Accounting and Finance Are you good with your finances? Know how to budget and keep an eye on those £’s? A job in accounting and finance could be your ideal career. Accountants keep a close eye on the money aspect of a business’s operations, including looking at outgoing payments, bookkeeping and identifying spending trends. Perhaps you see yourself working in payroll where you look after staff salaries, pensions and benefits? Our courses will get you trained up to develop a specialist understanding of the financial services sector and business accounting. Our accounting apprenticeships are run in conjunction with AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians).

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Account/Finance Assistant 12-14 months 4 days in workplace, All apprenticeship candidates will Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning undertake a basic initial assessment (blended) and an interview during which suitability, commitment and interest for the programme will be determined. Level 3

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Business and Accounting including GCSE Maths or English Language.

Assistant Accountant 18-24 months 4 days in workplace, 5 GCSEs with Maths and English at Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning Grade C/4, Functional Skills Level 2 (blended) in English and Maths.

Payroll Administrator 18-24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a minimum Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or (blended) above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

DID YOU KNOW... Careers in banking and capital markets tend to attract the highest salaries and larger employers generally pay more than smaller ones. Salary packages may include benefits such as bonuses, profit-sharing schemes, medical insurance, pensions and car allowances.

SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/chartered-accountant

32 Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk • • • • • • • • • • • • develop include: Skills youwill

SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/chartered-accountant £30,000 salariesofupto expect toearn Graduates enteringthecareer can on thelocation,sector, size andtypeoffirm. Starting salariesforaccountantsvarydepending SALARIES How tocalculateVATandsubmitareturn Producing reportsusingcomputerisedaccountingsoftware Understand accountingtransactions Learn aboutpensions Gender paygapreporting and deductions Learn aboutthedifferenttypesofpay,statutorypayments Compliance withlegislativeandcontractualobligations Using payrollsoftware Recording ofcashanddataentry are correct Running calculationstoensurethatrecordsandpayments Working withsalesandpurchaseledgers Bookkeeping activities sheets fromourwebsite Download fullcourse £60,000 earning potentialcanbeupto earning During training,theaverage

• • • You’ll love: • Santander • Handelsbanken • HSBC Employer linksinclude: HNC/HND atWalsallCollege,universityoremployment. You canmoveontoahigherlevelApprenticeship,onto Aspire tobecome: Progression and more! bank reconciliationclerk,cashposter,financeadministrator input clerk,accountsreceivablegeneraladministrator, bookkeeper, juniorcashier,creditcontrolclerk,data finance assistantjunior,costaccountantassistant, accounts administrator,business tax accountant,accountsassistant,payableclerk, Audit trainee,corporaterecoveryanalyst,creditcontroller, Earning andlearning(apprenticeships) Tutors allhaveawealthofindustryexperience being employedattheendoftraining Working withintheindustrywithaprospectof £84,500 a chartered accountantis The averageannualsalaryfor 33

BUSINESS & COMPUTING Business Administration, Marketing and Management Whether your aim is to be an organisational whizz in the office, a customer service champion, marketing guru or hold your own in a business start-up, studying with us could help you get there. Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Foundation in Business 1 year Wisemore Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications. Level 2 OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical 1 year Wisemore Campus 1 or 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and Extended Certificate in Business above, and 3 GCSEs at grade D/3 including Maths and English or related qualifications at Level 1.

OCR Level 2 Diploma in 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above Business Administration including English Language or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Business and Marketing including GCSE Maths or English Language.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Business and Management including GCSE Maths or English Language.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Business Support (Administration) including GCSE Maths or English Language.

Digital Marketer 24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT at a Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning minimum of Level 1 and have a (blended) grade C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification. Team Leader/Supervisor 24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a minimum Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning of Level 1 and have a grade C/4 or (blended) above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Business Administrator 24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy, Numeracy and ICT at a Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning minimum of Level 1 and have a grade (blended) C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

34 Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • develop include: Skills youwill International business Creative promotion Decision making Managing anevent and performancemanagement Understand hrsystemsandlegalrequirements diversity andinclusion Understand organisationalcultures,equality, Understand differentleadershipstyles Corporate socialresponsibility Marketing anevent Generating customerloyalty Branding productsandservices Understanding socialmediaadvertising Applying digitalmarketing Customer communications Handling diarysystemsandbookingmeetings Organising businesstravelandaccommodation Handling mail Professionally welcomingvisitors making internalandexternalcallsinaprofessionalmanner Making andreceivingcalls-proceduresfor style, tone,spelling,grammarandpunctuation conventional layoutsandformats,containingappropriate Composing letters,reports,emails,leafletsusing SOURCE: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06152/SN06152.pdf SINCE 2000 in thenumberofbusinesses INCREASE 69% There hasbeena

• • • • You’ll love: • • Employer linksinclude: HNC/HND atWalsallCollege,universityoremployment. You canmoveontoahigherlevelApprenticeship,onto Aspire tobecome: Progression recruitment andmore! HR consultant,traininganddevelopmentmanager,executive resources manager,operationalresearcher,businessadvisor, development manager,personalassistant,clericalofficer,human events coordinator,companysecretary,dataanalyst,business manager, marketinganalyst,digital Administrator inanysector,marketingspecialist,socialmedia Chance togetcreativewithmarketingopportunities Mandatory workexperience Tutors allhaveawealthofindustryexperience own business or getyoureadyforhighereducationevenstartyour The diversesetofskillsthatwillgetyouintoemployment Luther Marketing Job Change compared to2018 200,000 5.9 MILLION In 2019,there were in theUK,upby PRIVATE SECTORBUSINESSES sheets fromourwebsite Download fullcourse • • NHS FoundationTrust Black CountryHealthcare of Hospitals The DudleyGroup 35

BUSINESS & COMPUTING Customer Service and Warehousing Our customer service qualifications enable you to build on your communication skills and experience in dealing with customer expectations. These training courses will aim to educate you on becoming a brand ambassador, ensuring you know how to deliver great customer experience and know how to navigate through any poor experiences. Our warehousing course is for students who wish to seek employment in the ever demanding logistics sector. Students will develop skills in receiving, storing, processing and dispatching goods. Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate in Principles of 1 year Wisemore Campus You won’t need any Working in Warehousing and Storage formal qualifications. Customer Service Practitioner 12-15 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college a minimum of Level 1. (blended learning) Level 3 Customer Service Specialist 12-18 months 4 days in workplace, 5 GCSEs with Maths and English at Apprenticeship Standard 1 day learning Grade C/4, Functional Skills Level 2 (blended) in English and Maths.

Progression Skills you will You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, onto a develop include: HNC/HND at Walsall College, university or employment. • Dispatching goods for delivery, and auditing stock levels and records Aspire to become: • Maintain health and safety and security in logistic operations Client relations associate, receptionist in any sector, concierge, • Move goods in logistics facilities call centre agent, customer service representative, customer • Operate equipment to perform work requirements service engineer, customer service supervisor/manager, patient care coordinator, technical support representative, bank clerk, • Pick goods to assemble orders for dispatch retail manager, logistics and distribution manager, warehouse • Understanding who customers are assistant logistics coordinator and more! • Managing expectations, recognising and knowing to adapt your service style Employer links include: • Understanding an organisation’s core values • Barhale • Enabling a customer focused experience • Keyboard Specialists • Using questioning skills to build a rapport with customers • Selling skills You’ll love: • Receiving goods from deliveries • The diverse set of skills that will get you into employment • Maintaining the safety and quality of goods in a retail, logistics/warehousing or any customer services role • Dealing with customer conflict and challenge • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Develop use of clear explanations • Mandatory work experience • Understanding industry best practice • Field trips and guest lecturers

36 Law Want to become a lawyer, solicitor, barrister or legal executive? We can set you on the career path with these courses, which will get you ready to go to university and gain the professional degrees to become qualified. If you want to be the one helping the lawyer and solicitors out with their paperwork and administration our courses can also get you prepared for a career as a legal secretary/administrator.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 COMPUTING Level 2 Diploma in Law (CILEX) 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above or BUSINESS & successful completion of a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Applied Law and Criminology 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in English Language and Maths or a Level 2 related qualification.

Level 3 Applied Law, Criminology & Business 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in English Language and Maths or a Level 2 related qualification.

Skills you will Progression develop include: You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, • Understanding the legal environment university or employment. • Principles of criminal liability/contract liability/negligence • Consumer rights Aspire to become: • Legal system, the history of law, criminal law and family law A legal secretary, legal administrator, legal assistant, legal executive, solicitor, barrister and more! • Changing awareness of crime • Criminology theories Employer links include: • Crime scene to courtroom • West Midlands Police • Crime and punishment • Walsall Magistrates Court • Business and marketing campaign • Understanding British legal system You’ll love: Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Mandatory work experience sheets from our website • Trips to magistrates courts and police stations

Starting salaries for qualified solicitors in a regional firm or smaller DID YOU commercial practice range from around £25,000 to £40,000. KNOW... SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/solicitor

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 37 Computing Are you fascinated by technology and its constant evolution? Crack the code to a career in computing with one of our courses. Whether your goal is to go into games design, software development, cyber security, programming, website development or create the next must-have app, we can help you get started. We’ve invested heavily in our computing facilities and set up dedicated centres in partnership with industry leaders - the Risual Microsoft Academy and Cisco Academy – which means we have the latest technology at our disposal to deliver specialist qualifications. We’ve also established partnerships with Oracle and Code Club Academy. With some of our computing and ICT courses, you can even study all the way up to degree level at a fraction of the cost of going to university.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Introductory in 1 year Wisemore Campus You won’t need any Information Technology formal qualifications. Level 2 Level 2 Computing (Foundation) 1 year Wisemore Campus GCSEs at grades D to E/3 - 2 (including a curriculum-related subject). Or a Level 1 related qualification.

IT technical support staff diagnose and solve software and hardware problems ONE for computer users. MILLION STARTING SALARY PEOPLE £16,000 employed in the UK’s IT industry WITH EXPERIENCE £35,000 SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job- SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/it-support-technician sectors/information-technology/overview-of-the-uks-it-industry

38 Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk Courses available: (Software andWebDevelopment) Level 3DigitalAgeInnovation Technologies Level 3CyberSecurityandNetworking Diploma inIT Level 3CambridgeTechnicalExtended T LevelDigital-SoftwareDevelopment Level 3 sheets from ourwebsite Download fullcourse 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years Duration: Turn the page> Wondering whatskills you’lldevelop? Location: Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus with anemployer a successfulinterview placement following 315 hoursatawork Wisemore Campusand Entry requirements: English atLevel2. qualification plusMathsand/or or Maths.OraLevel2related including EnglishLanguageand/ 5 GCSEsatgradesC/4orabove English atLevel2. qualification plusMathsand/or or Maths.OraLevel2related including EnglishLanguageand/ 5 GCSEsatgradesC/4orabove English atLevel2. qualification plusMathsand/or or Maths.OraLevel2related including EnglishLanguageand/ 5 GCSEsatgradesC/4orabove and initialassessment. Mathematics, plusacollegeinterview including bothEnglishLanguageand 5 GCSEsatgradesC/5orabove 39

BUSINESS & COMPUTING Computing

Skills you will Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, develop include: university or employment. • Improving productivity using IT • IT user/software fundamentals Aspire to become: • Use presentation/spreadsheet/word processing/ IT technical support, database administrator, field technician, database software network technician, infrastructure technician, network • Internet safety/cyber security planner or cloud technician. junior digital content developer, 3D graphics technician, virtual reality software technician, • Web design software developer, digital identity planners, digital content • Building computer systems developer, web application developer, software engineer, • Connect/configure hardware/software mobile application developer, application developer or software analyst, data analyst, data quality analyst, statistical data • Transferable IT skills analyst, big data architect, digital data analyst, customer insight • Learn about careers in computing analyst, games designer, web developer and more! • Data analysing • Legal and security implications Employer links include: • Information storage in public domain (cloud/internet etc) • CISCO • Fujitsu • Application design, interface design and mobile technology • Oracle • LearnPlay • Games design and programming • Microsoft • System analysis and design • Software development You’ll love: • Computer science • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Problem solving • Mandatory work experience • Health and safety • Opportunity to do additional qualifications such as • Writing code CompTIA A+, CompTIA Mobility+ and Cisco IT Essentials • Our purpose built CISCO and Oracle Academies

DID YOU KNOW... The ENIAC was invented by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania and began construction in 1943 and was not completed until 1946. It occupied about 1,800 square feet and used about 18,000 vacuum tubes, weighing almost 50 tons. Although a judge later ruled the ABC computer was the first digital computer, many still consider the ENIAC to be the first digital computer because it was fully functional.

SOURCE: https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm#:~:text=The%20ENIAC%20was%20invented%20by,tubes%2C%20weighing%20almost%2050%20tons.

40 Latest information canbe found atwww.walsallcollege.ac.uk a HNDSoftwareDevelopment. HNC SoftwareDevelopmentandisnowstudying Completed Level3SoftwareDevelopment and Shrivastava Muskan the experience Ineedformycareer here.” roles outthere sothere’s lotsofchoice.Ifeel like I’mgettingall There are already alotofsoftware developmentlanguage-based to completemyfulldegree atthecollege,thenlook forwork. “The environment and facilitiesare really good.I’mplanning other peopledon’t seethisandthinkit’s boring. there straightaway ifyouwantto.Itreally surprises mewhen imaginative andproblem-solve. Andyoucanput yourworkout software development,youcando yourownthing,be “With 41

BUSINESS & COMPUTING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING& SCIENCE Is sitting behind a desk not for you? Thinking about bricklaying, plumbing, painting, motor vehicle or engineering?

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42 Our Facilities

• Fully installed automotive garage facility with state of the art diagnostic equipment • Well equipped multipurpose science labs • Dedicated engineering and advanced construction campus • Purpose built workshops all fully equipped: • Brickwork • Gas • Plumbing • Painting and Decorating • Electrical • Carpentry and Joinery • Welding • Construction Multi-skills • Plastering • Maintenance • Motor Vehicle & SCIENCE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION,

Get stuck into a construction, motor vehicle or engineering EXAMPLE CAREERS course and get the practical skills that are in high demand. Lab Technician Carpenter If science is more your Electrician thing, open up a whole Site manager world of opportunities with Plumber Welder our fascinating science qualifications. Plasterer Interior designer Forensic scientist Bench Joiner Project manager Painter and decorator Vehicle body repairer Machine Operator I learned a wide Surveyor And many more! range of skills during Architect the course but more importantly, I gained more confidence in myself.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 43 Grace Morgan Completed a Level 3 Construction course and is now studying a building surveying degree at Northumbria University. “College taught me more than the foundation principles of construction. We covered so much that when it came to uni, I knew more than a lot of the other students on my course that had come from A Levels. I even look back now to college assignments and use the information from these.

“There are so many career choices with a course like this that it’s easy to find something that interests you and that you can get fully involved in. While everyone else in my class was talking about being architects, site managers and quantity surveyors, I found myself drawn to building surveying.”

44 Bricklaying Sitting behind a desk not your thing? A hands-on career as a bricklayer can be a very rewarding life long career, and with the construction industry growing over the next few years, your prospects will do too. Our purpose built brick workshop at Green Lane Campus will give you the opportunity to lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. You will also get the chance to work on restoration projects gaining real work experience.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Bricklaying 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need formal qualifications.

Level 2 Level 2 Bricklaying 1 year Green Lane Campus Level 1 in related subject, initial assessment and interview. & SCIENCE ENGINEERING

Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard 30 months 4 days in workplace, An initial assessment/maths and CONSTRUCTION, 1 day in college English GSCE (or equivalent), and an interview. Level 3 Level 3 Bricklaying 1 year Green Lane Campus Level 2 in related subject, initial assessment and interview. Skills you will Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, develop include: university or employment. • Construct block walling, brick walling, cavity walling • Health, safety and welfare in construction Aspire to become: A bricklayer, construction site supervisor, construction • Knowledge of construction technology manager, construction site labourer, heritage restorer, • Mix and preparation of construction materials stonemason and more! • Masonry structures and cladding • Understanding information, quantities and communication Employer links include: with others • Taylor Wimpey • Construct chimneys and fireplace structures • Lovell • Construct decorative features You’ll love: • Repair and maintain masonry • Visits to trade shows and material manufacturers • Quality focussed • Our large brick workshop (indoor and outdoor) • Self-motivation • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience Download full course • Working on real life projects including restorations sheets from our website

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 45 Building Maintenance

Not too sure what construction trade you want to go into? Our multi-skills Construction course will give you a taster of each trade to help identify your passion. Our maintenance courses prepare you to look after properties and buildings and mould you into an all round handy-person capable of fixing a leak, to repairing a door frame to painting a wall. Interested in plastering? A plasterer is someone who applies coats of plaster to walls, ceilings, or partitions for functional and decorative purposes. An in demand job that requires attention to detail and patience, plasterers can work on small-scale domestic jobs, repairs and restoration and on big commercial developments such as schools or hospitals.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Entry Level Multi-skills Construction 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 1 Building Maintenance Operative 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative 1 year Green Lane Campus Level 1 in related subject, initial assessment and an interview.

Plasterer Apprenticeship Standard 24 - 36 months 4 days in workplace, GCSE grades E/2 or above in Maths 1 day in college and English. An initial assessment and an interview. Level 3 Property Maintenance Operative 24 months 4 days in workplace, An initial assessment/maths and Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college English GSCE (or equivalent), and an interview.

Ever wondered what it takes to put signage up outside buildings? Our signage apprenticeship will teach you how to design, fabricate and install Signmaking signage, covering everything from graphic design to electrical installation. Level 3

Signage Technician Apprenticeship Standard 24 months 5 days in workplace English and Maths GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or related Level 2 qualification. Initial assessment and an interview.

46 Skills you will develop include: Progression Building Maintenance You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, • Construction Multi-skill course introduces you to bricklaying, university or employment. carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, boarding and plastering and tiling Aspire to become: • Health and safety A bricklayer, construction site supervisor, construction manager, • Customer service construction site labourer, plasterer, carpenter, bricklayer, • Looking at different types of construction methods maintenance assistant, property engineer, facilities assistant, • Looking at different types of materials - traditional and modern maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, maintenance technician, caretaker, janitor, multi-skilled technician, premises • Quality focussed manager, sign fitter, signmaker and more! • Self-motivation • Solid/fibrous plastering Employer links include: • Identify and prepare materials, surfaces and equipment • Preparing moulds and casts • E-ACT Academy • Carry out repairs to walls, doors, frames, skirting boards • Blythe Brothers • Understanding plumbing and drainage systems

• Safe use of hand tools such screwdrivers, power drills, You’ll love: & SCIENCE ENGINEERING pliers, paper strippers and a variety other tools • Visits to trade shows and material manufacturers CONSTRUCTION, • Record and report information • Our large workshops used for plastering, plumbing, carpentry, • Problem solving and flexible attitude plumbing and painting & decorating Signmaking • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Design, make or install complex signage to a • Working on real life restorations customers requirements

Maintenance Operative A maintenance operative is someone who carries out a variety of tasks around buildings, to keep them in good repair. Duties can include activities such as fixing roofs, painting walls, or fitting doors and skirting boards. Average salary £20,000 - £30,000. Your day-to-day tasks may include: • Repairing roofing and guttering • Painting walls • Hanging doors and fitting skirting boards • Repairing or rebuilding walls • Fitting kitchens and bathrooms • Tiling walls and floors • Undertaking small plumbing repairs and minor electrical tasks • Performing checks on security and fire appliances • Masonry work on external walls or steps, laying slabs, erecting fences, laying vinyl flooring, glazing and replacing glass.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 47 Carpentry and Joinery Are you a creative person who enjoys putting things together out of wood? A career in carpentry could be for you! Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden structures, fittings and furniture. Carpenters must possess a skill in quality control, attention to detail as well as knowledge of maths, but this rewarding career has produced many skilled tradespeople, who successfully hold a lifelong career in this sector. With our outstanding workshops and staff who have tonnes of industry knowledge and experience, train with us to get you on this exciting career path.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 2 Level 2 Site Carpentry 1 year Green Lane Campus Successful completion of Level 1 qualification in a related subject and Interview. Carpentry and Joinery 18 months 4 days in workplace, An initial assessment/maths and Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college English GSCE (or equivalent), and an interview. Level 3 Level 3 Site Carpentry 1 year Green Lane Campus Successful completion of Level 2 qualification in a related subject and Interview. Advanced Carpentry & Joinery 24 months 4 days in workplace, A Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college course, maths and English level 1/grade E or 3 or above. Initial assessment and interview.

DID YOU KNOW... There were 2.4 million construction industry jobs in the UK in Q2 2019, that’s 6.6% of all jobs.

SOURCE: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01432/

48 Skills you will develop include: Progression • Health, safety and welfare in construction You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, university or employment. • Knowledge of construction technology • Knowledge and analysing of technical information, quantities and communication with others Aspire to become: Beam builders, brattice builders, building carpenters, commercial • Maintain and use carpentry and joinery hand tools carpenters, construction carpenters, counter installers, custom • Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools wood stair builders, finish carpenters, hardwood floor installers, • Produce woodworking joints house carpenters, industrial carpenters, residential carpenters, • Carry out fixing operations rough carpenters, wood floor layers, sculptor and more! • Carry out maintenance to non-structural carpentry work • Carry out structural carcassing operations Employer links include: • Set up and operate cutting and shaping • Fisher Carpentry • Martin Hart Shopfitting • ADR Decorators & SCIENCE ENGINEERING You’ll love: CONSTRUCTION, • Visits to trade shows and material manufacturers • Our large carpentry workshop • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Working on real life projects including restorations

Download full course sheets Carpenter from our website Starting salary £16,000 up to £40,000 with experience Depending on where you work, your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Discussing plans and following instructions • Cutting and shaping timber for floorboards, doors, skirting boards and window frames • Making and fitting wooden structures like staircases, door frames, roof timbers and partition walls • Making and assembling fitted and free-standing furniture • Installing kitchens, cupboards and shelving • Building temporary wooden supports to hold setting concrete in place SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/carpenter

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 49 Painting and Decorating Find yourself looking at home decor ideas on Pinterest? Or watching home renovation programmes on TV? Make a career out of your hobby with these painting and decorating courses. Painters and decorators bring everyday spaces to life. They prepare and apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to surfaces, inside and out. As a painter and decorator, you’d be in high demand. You could play a key role in transforming residential, commercial and industrial projects, or specialise in renovations or maintaining heritage buildings.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Painting and Decorating 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 2 Level 2 Painting and Decorating 1 year Green Lane Campus Level 1 qualification in related subject, interview and initial assessment.

Painter and Decorator 24 months 4 days in workplace, An initial assessment/maths and Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college English GSCE (or equivalent), and an interview.

Workshop has lasting effect

The Dulux Academy led a day-long ‘Colour goody bag to support their ongoing training. & Effects Workshop’ for painting and Barry Hill, Curriculum Manager said: “The students decorating students. all learned valuable new skills to take forward in The session was designed to supplement their onsite their training. It also helped them consider the and college training, by providing an opportunity apprenticeship opportunities they could pursue in to deepen their understanding of colour theory, future. language and decorative application effects inspired “There is a real shortage of painting and decorating by the Dulux Colour of the Year 2020 Tranquil professionals in Walsall and the Dulux Academy help DawnTM. us offer the best standards of teaching to ensure Following the theory and practical sessions, the the next generation have all the expertise they need students each received their own Dulux Academy to meet this challenge.”

50 Skills you will develop include: Progression • Prepare work areas including dust sheets and protection You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, to furniture university or employment. • Identify hazards and risks • Select, use, maintain and store paint, tools, wallcoverings, Aspire to become: spray equipment, steps, ladders and towers safely A self employed painter and decorator can work in industries such as private houses, schools, hospitals, shops, offices, local • Maintain work procedures and methods authorities. You could also work for painting contractors, • Apply paint systems by brush and roller building contractors, construction firms or specialist areas • Apply papers to ceilings and walls such as restoration work or industrial painting. • Apply water-borne paint systems using high volume low pressure (hvlp) spray equipment Employer links include: • Erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms • Bell Group • Health, safety and welfare in construction • Dulux • Preparing surfaces for decorating by filling holes and • Q1 sealing cracks & SCIENCE

• Produce specialist decorative finishes ENGINEERING You’ll love: CONSTRUCTION, • Customer service skills • Visits to trade shows and material manufacturers • Calculating the materials needed for a project • Our Bell Academy and Dulux Academy • Our large painting and decorating workshop • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT: • Working on real life projects including restorations Download full course sheets 38,252 from our website MARKET SIZE £4bn SOURCE: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-kingdom/ market-research-reports/painting-industry/ SALARIES Start at: Earn up to: £15,000 £30,000 SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/painter-and-decorator

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 51 Advanced Construction and Building Services Engineering Ever wondered what the professional side of the construction industry looks like? See yourself heading up building projects and managing large construction contracts? These T level courses will get you into the office at a construction site, into jobs such as an architecture technician or quantity surveying. With a keen interest in science as well as maths, these courses will get you into well paid and high flying careers that can really take you places.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 3

T Level Construction: Design, Surveying 2 years Digital Engineering GCSEs at grades C/GCSE grade 5 and Planning and Skills Centre and or above in English Language and 315 hours at a work Mathematics and preferably within a placement following Science discipline, plus an interview a successful interview and initial assessment. with an employer.

T Level Construction: Building Services 2 years Green Lane Campus GCSEs at grades C/GCSE grade 5 Engineering and 315 hours at or above in English Language and a work placement Mathematics and preferably within a following a successful Science discipline, plus an interview interview with an and initial assessment. employer. DID YOU KNOW... HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION is one of the FASTEST GROWING INDUSTRIES in the UK SOURCE: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-kingdom/industry-trends/ fastest-growing-industries/

52 Skills you will develop include: Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, • How construction projects are run university or employment. • Why materials are selected and used • Methods of building design including the latest building Aspire to become: information modelling and geospatial surveying techniques Surveying technician/quantity surveyor, digital • Quality processes and relationship management engineering technician, building services engineering design technician, architectural technician, construction • How digital technology is used within the construction industry design coordinator, project management and more! • Scientific principles in construction • Health and safety Employer links include: • CAD (computer aided design) • Balfour Beatty VINCI • Cameron Homes • Sustainability solutions • HS2 • Turner & Townsend • Building technologies • Aspects of law You’ll love: • Commercial business techniques • Spending 20% of your course on a meaningful work placement • Relationship management & SCIENCE ENGINEERING • Our links with big employers such as Balfour Beatty Vinci CONSTRUCTION, • Science - material properties, chemical composition, degradation, failure, etc. • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Project management • The opportunity to learn the professional side of the construction industry • The commercial elements associated with construction

Download full course sheets from our website

Construction Site Supervisor start on £28,000 and earn up to £40,000 with experience Your day-to-day tasks may include: • Supervising workers and subcontractors • Helping project managers to plan work • Managing orders and deliveries of construction materials • Organising staff work schedules • Checking work is carried out safely • Completing records for site reports • Attending site management meetings

SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ job-profiles/construction-site-supervisor

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 53 Engineering (Manufacturing) Are you interested in the detail of how things work and how they’re put together? Then you could be on your way to a rewarding career in engineering. Learn practical and technical skills in our engineering and manufacturing workshop, which is equipped with industry standard technology that will help you gain basic hand skills, milling, turning and surface grinding skills, as well as give you a good grasp of electrical engineering, computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modelling using Softworks and Fusion 360. While in our welding workshop, we have two state-of-the-art virtual reality welding simulators and five welding bays with the latest downdraft extraction tables and portable extraction, covering MIG, TIG and Arc welding. These are some of the most advanced training systems currently available and allow students to work with real 3D objects combined with virtual computer- generated images to achieve the most realistic welding experience possible. Whether you want to go straight into employment, on to an apprenticeship or in to higher education, our engineering courses can lead to a range of progression opportunities within the sector.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Engineering Machinist 1 year Digital Engineering You won’t need any formal and Skills Centre qualifications. A good level of spoken and written English is required. Level 2

Engineering Machinist 1 year Digital Engineering 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above and Skills Centre (including English Language and Maths). Or a relevant Level 1 related qualification.

Engineering Operative 15 months 3 days in workplace, English and Maths GCSEs at Apprenticeship Standard 2 days in college grade C/4 or above or related Level 1 qualification. Initial assessment and interview. Level 3 Engineering Machinist Diploma 1 year Digital Engineering 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above and Skills Centre (including English Language and Maths), and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

BTEC National Foundation Diploma 2 years Digital Engineering 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 (including in Engineering and Skills Centre English Language and Maths).

Engineering Technician 42 months 3 days in workplace, English and Maths GCSEs at Apprenticeship Standard 2 days in college grade C/4 or above or related Level 2 qualification. Initial assessment and interview.

54 Skills you will develop include: Progression • Engineering health and safety You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, HNC at Walsall College, university or employment. • Engineering principles • 3D printing Aspire to become: • Rapid prototyping through CNC machinery Engineering operative, engineering maintenance technician, • Principles of mechanical engineering mechanical engineering technician, sheet metal worker, toolmaker/machine setter, welder and more! • Machining materials by turning • Machining materials by milling Employer links include: • Detailed fitting of materials • Perkins • Hydraulics and pneumatics • Next Gen Makers • Electrical and electronic principles • Encoders UK • Mathematics for engineering technicians • Producing engineering drawings You’ll love: • Carrying out mechanical assembly • Our trips and master-classes & SCIENCE ENGINEERING

• Purpose built engineering campus CONSTRUCTION, Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience sheets from our website • Mandatory work experience opportunities

DID YOU KNOW... The engineering sector is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, which means that there are plenty of opportunities for qualified graduates. You could try breaking into an area experiencing growth, such as:

Nuclear Big Data Mechanical, Energy This sector is forecast to generate Electrical, £241billion to UK GDP by 2020, creating The government wants Electronic, 157,000 new jobs in the process. nuclear power to Chemical and eventually provide reliable, low carbon and cost Software Engineers competitive electricity. Food & Drink Particularly sought after, To meet this target, the Manufacturing with design, production and workforce is required to FDF research estimates that the food and drink maintenance opportunities expand by 7,000 to 8,000 industry will need 140,000 new recruits by 2024 existing in numerous industries. per year until 2021. in order to meet market demands.

SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/engineering-and-manufacturing/overview-of-the-engineering-and-manufacturing-sector-in-the-uk

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 55 Electrical Installation Does working in electrical technology spark your interest? There’s a lot to be excited about. Renewable energy and smart heating are among the big topics of the moment, especially as cities like Birmingham are working towards becoming a ‘low carbon economy’. Whether it’s powering people’s homes or working on large-scale energy projects, there are lots of jobs in the sector that will be in demand - in or out of a recession. Our hands-on electrician courses will help you develop the skills to become a qualified electrician. With lessons taking place in an electrical workshop that’s been built to industry standards, you’ll learn about all of the required electrical principals and installation techniques.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Entry Level Pathways into Plumbing and Electrical Studies 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 1 Electrical Installation 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 2 Electrical Installation 1 year Green Lane Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (including English Language and Maths). Or a relevant Level 1 related qualification. Level 3

Electrical Installation 1 year Green Lane Campus A relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Electrical Installation/Maintenance 48 months 4 days in workplace, English and Maths GCSEs at Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college grade C/4 or above or related Level 2 qualification. Initial assessment and Interview.

A bolt of lightning can measure up to FUN 3,000,000 Volts (and lasts less than one second). FACT: SOURCE: https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/25-fascinating-facts-about-electricity/

56 Skills you will develop include: Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, • Learn about the structure of the construction industry university or employment. • Fundamental safe working practices • Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings Aspire to become: Installation electrician, maintenance electrician, electrical • Electrical installation wiring and terminations fitter, electrical winder, electrician (marine), panel builder, • Fabrication techniques for electrical installation telecommunication operative and more! • Electrical science and technology • Health and safety in building services engineering Employer links include: • Principles of electrical science • Yodel • Electrical installations technology • Balfour Beatty VINCI • Installation of wiring systems and enclosures • Fridge Systems • Apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning and certification of electrotechnical You’ll love: systems and equipment • Our trips and masterclasses

• Organise the work environment • Purpose built electrical installation workshop & SCIENCE ENGINEERING • Maintaining the tools and equipment • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience CONSTRUCTION, • Mandatory work experience opportunities Download full course sheets from our website

ELECTRICIAN Newly trained electricians can earn in the region of £17,000 £20,000 Trained with experience electricians can earn in the region of £19,000 £30,000 Senior or master electricians can earn in the region of £30,000 £36,000 Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, and any overtime you may do. Self- employed electricians set their own pay rates. Working environment You could work on a construction site, at a client’s business, at a client’s home or on the streets. Your working environment may be cramped, at height and outdoors in all weathers.

SOURCE: https://www.goconstruct.org/construction-careers/what-jobs-are- right-for-me/electrician/

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 57 Plumbing and Gas Every day, hundreds of houses across the UK need their heating, water and sanitation systems repaired. You know what that means? Job stability. With a great salary on offer, this is a rewarding career where you can progress quickly and no two days will be the same. Our plumbing and gas courses are taught by experienced tutors in purpose-built workshops. There are bespoke work benches, with a range of plumbing tools and equipment to use to carry out practical activities. Classroom activities include installing and repairing heating systems, along with water networks too. You’ll learn from an interactive board, where your tutor will explain all the technicalities of the installations. With all this combined, you’ll have enough skills and knowledge to ignite your plumbing and gas career!

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Entry Level Pathways into Plumbing and Electrical Studies 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications. .

Level 1 Plumbing Certificate 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications.

Level 2 Plumbing Technical Certificate 1 year Green Lane Campus GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (including English Language and Maths), and a relevant Level 1 related qualification. Level 3

Plumbing Advanced 1 year Green Lane Campus A relevant Level 2 related Technical Diploma qualification and a good knowledge of English Language and Maths.

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician 24 months 4 days in workplace, GCSE grade E/1 or above in Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college English Language and maths, a Level 2 in a related subject, initial assessment and interview.

58 Skills you will develop include: Progression • Copper and steel pipework installations You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, university or employment. • Domestic electrical wiring • Brazing methods Aspire to become: • Jointing and pressure testing of completed systems Opportunities within the industry allow the student to further • Safe working practices diversify into installation and maintenance, gas, renewable • Environmental and sustainability measures energy or other related industries such as oil installations and jobs such as becoming a domestic plumber, commercial • Site preparation for working plumber or heating engineer and more! • Above ground drainage • Low carbon steel pipework Employer links include: • Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems • Worcester Bosch • Plumbing science • Alpha Heating Innovation • Electrical principles and processes for building • Gerebit . services engineering

• Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and & SCIENCE ENGINEERING

commercial plumbing You’ll love: CONSTRUCTION, • Common plumbing processes • Our trips and masterclasses • Cold water systems • Purpose built gas and plumbing workshops • Domestic hot water systems • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Domestic gas principles • Mandatory work experience opportunities • Sanitation • Central heating systems Download full course • Drainage systems sheets from our website PLUMBER Starting salary: With experience: £15,000 £40,000

As a plumber, you will:

• Find out from the customer what the problem is • Find and fix faults • Give time and cost estimates for jobs • Install or repair domestic appliances like showers and • Install water, drainage and heating systems washing machines • Cut, shape and join pipes and fittings • Respond to emergency call-outs, like boiler breakdowns or blocked drains • Service gas and oil-fired central heating systems and radiators • Fit weather-proof materials, joints and flashings to roofs, chimneys and walls SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/plumber

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 59 Automotive Are you excited by cars and how engines work? Are you interested in electric hybrid vehicles? Fuel your passion by studying with us and embarking on a journey towards a career as a mechanic. Our state-of-the-art automotive garage is kitted out with engine and repair bays, as well as a full range of diagnostic equipment - it’s the ideal environment for you to learn the skills needed to step things up a gear and get a job in the automotive industry. New for 2021 - our new hybrid electric car workshop, will give students the chance to work on hybrid electric vehicles. All of our automotive course students also get to visit a number of big name industry manufacturing plants and see cars being made on a production line.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Entry Level Pathways into Vehicle Maintenance 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal & Technologies qualifications. Level 1 Level 1 Certificate in Vehicle 1 year Green Lane Campus You won’t need any formal Maintenance & Technologies qualifications. Level 2 Level 2 Technical Certificate in Vehicle 1 year Green Lane Campus GCSEs at grades C/4 or above Maintenance & Technologies (including English Language and Maths), and a relevant Level 1 related qualification.

Auto Care Apprenticeship Standard 30 months 4 days in workplace, English and Maths GCSEs at 1 day in college grade D/3 or above or related Level 1 qualification. Initial assessment and Interview. Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle 1 year Green Lane Campus A relevant Level 2 related Maintenance & Technologies qualification.

Motor Service and Maintenance Technician 36 months 4 days in workplace, English and Maths GCSEs at Apprenticeship Standard (Light Vehicle) 1 day in college grade C/4 or above or related Level 2 qualification. Initial assessment and Interview. Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance 36 months 4 days in workplace English and Maths GCSEs at Technician Apprenticeship Standard with additional pre grade C/4 or above or related planned days in Level 2 qualification. Initial specialist centre, assessment and Interview. 1 day in college

COMING IN 2021 - Advanced Engineering and Vehicle Technology course

60 Skills you will develop include: Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, • Vehicle engine systems • Health and safety/tool university or employment. including hybrid identification technologies • Wheels and tyres Aspire to become: • Lubrication systems • Engine cooling systems Valeter, glazing technician, electric hybrid vehicle technician, • Fuel systems as well as • Spark ignition systems electrical installation technician, auto technician, fastfit alternative fuels (electric) technician, lift truck technician, tyre technician, light vehicle • Fuel & exhaust systems • Vehicle electrical systems service technician, recovery driver, roadside assistance • Light vehicle transmission technician, customer service advisor, mobile tyre fitter, • Braking systems systems motorcycle service technician, vehicle returns inspector, • Steering • Plug-in technology vehicle rental service technician, heavy vehicle technician, • Suspension systems MOT inspector, motorsport technician, vehicle damage assessor, dealer manager and more!

Download full course Employer links include: sheets from our website • Halfords • West Midlands

Ambulance Service & SCIENCE

• Electrude UK ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, • West Midlands Fire Service

You’ll love: • State-of-the-art motor vehicle workshop • Our trips and masterclasses • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Mandatory work experience opportunities • Working on real cars and machinery DID YOU KNOW... SALARY The UK automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy worth more than £82 billion turnover and adding £18.6 billion value to the UK economy. Car Manufacturing Worker Starts at: Earn up to: £11,500 £22,000 Automotive Engineers Starts at: Earn up to:

SOURCE (Includes infographic about automotive industry): https://www.smmt.co.uk/industry-topics/uk-automotive/#:~:text=The%20 £20,000 £45,000 UK%20automotive%20industry%20is,value%20to%20the%20 UK%20economy.&text=More%20than%2030%20manufacturers%20 build,the%20world’s%20most%20skilled%20engineers. SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/automotive-engineer

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 61 Science If you’re intrigued by the role science plays in our everyday lives, studying with us could open up a world of exciting career opportunities within the field. You’ll enhance your scientific knowledge in all areas of science, including chemistry, biology and physics in our dedicated labs, where you’ll also carry out your own exciting experiments and research projects. Our courses provide a great starting point for students looking to progress on to university and specialise in a range of careers, such as medicine, environmental health, forensics, research and food science. Come experiment with us!

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Biology GCSE 1 year Wisemore Campus To study this alongside your main subject, you will need to have obtained Math and English at grade C/4 or above and pass an interview to determine suitability to study an additional qualification alongside a full study programme.

OCR Level 2 Diploma in Applied Science 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 2 (including a curriculum- related subject), or a Level 1 related qualification.

Level 3

BTEC National Foundation Diploma 1 year - 2 years Wisemore Campus A previous Level 2 science in Applied Science qualification grade distinction or higher GCSE results may allow direct entry, ideally 5 GCSEs grade C/4 including Maths, English and a Science qualification.

A-Level Biology or Chemistry and National 2 years Wisemore Campus English and Maths GCSEs at Foundation Diploma or Extended Certificate grades A* - C/5 - 9 and a Science in Applied Science GCSE at grades A* - B/6 - 9.

62 Skills you will develop include: Progression You can move on to university or employment. • Fundamentals of science • Careers in science Aspire to become: • Scientific investigation and practical skills These courses provide a great stepping stone for learners • Perceptions of science interested in the following careers: forensic science, industry • Using mathematical tools in science and technology, environment and manufacturing, biomedical science and genetics, food science, medical support, • Using statistics in science pharmacy and more! • Physiology of human body systems • Biochemistry and biochemical techniques Employer links include: • Microbiology techniques • Aston University • Genetics and genetic engineering • Birmingham City University • Medical physics techniques • Disease and infections You’ll love: • Dedicated labs & SCIENCE

• Our trips and masterclasses ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience sheets from our website • Mandatory work experience opportunities

CLIMATE SCIENTIST

Starting salary: With experience: £27,000 £55,000 DID YOU KNOW... Your day-to-day duties may include: Science and tech industries to add • Gathering and analysing data from the atmosphere, £14 billion oceans and land a year to the economy by 2025. • Creating computer models to simulate the effects of changes to climate Plus • Designing and building scientific instruments and sensors 56, 000 • Studying past climates to understand what might happen in the future ADDITIONAL JOBS • Monitoring ice packs, sea levels and temperatures according to analysis commissioned by the ABPI. And much more! SOURCE: https://www.abpi.org.uk/media-centre/news/2019/may/science-and- tech-industries-to-add-14-billion-a-year-to-economy-by-2025/ SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/climate-scientist

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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES The arts have the power to set the imagination free, move and challenge people. Do you want to study something you love and at the same time develop a range of transferable skills including creative thinking, communicating ideas and problem solving, which are relevant in many jobs?

We work closely with:

64 Our Facilities • Theatre space/dance studios • Fully equipped photography studio with portable back drops and lighting. A large black and white darkroom and digital studio • Two fully equipped fashion studios with large pattern cutting tables supported by a production room with lockstitch, overlocking machines and industrial steam irons • Art workshops/printmaking • Ceramics workshop • Media suite • Painting and drawing studios • Video editing and graphic design studios • Music campus

There are so many jobs to choose from in this exciting fast CREATIVE

EXAMPLE CAREERS INDUSTRIES growing sector, from advertising to animation, design to dance, Illustrator UX/UI designer music to museums. Join us and you’ll learn from the experts - Jewellery designer Furniture designer real artists, designers, musicians Product designer Web designer and performers - in amazing facilities. We’ve even got our Animator TV production designer own theatre! Photographer Tattooist Musician/music producer Graphic designer Presenter And many more! As well as acting, learning about the business side of things prepared me for what the industry is really like.

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Whatever your creative career goals, we have a wide range of art and design courses to help you get to where you want to be, whether that’s a job straight after college, being your own boss or university-level study. These courses let you explore many mediums such as fine art, printmaking, sculpture, 3D design, graphics, fashion, textiles, photography and installation. Let’s get creative!

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design Skills 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1 (including a curriculum-related subject). Or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above including English Language and/ or Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification.

Level 3/4 Pre-Degree Foundation 1 year Wisemore Campus Interview with portfolio. 1 A-Level Diploma in Art & Design grade C (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in a subject and a strong GCSE profile including English at grade C/4 or above.

Photography

Starting salary: Career tips: • You’ll need a portfolio of your work to show your skills, £17,500 interests and experience in photography. It’ll also help you to get noticed if you post examples of your work online. You could work in a creative studio. With experience: • Your working environment may be outdoors £45,000 in all weathers and physically demanding

SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/photographer

66 Skills you will Progression You can move onto a HNC/HND at Walsall College, develop include: university or employment. • 2D/3D visual communication • Using ideas to explore, develop and produce art and design Aspire to become: Animator, architect, bookbinder, book designer, calligrapher, • Building an art and design portfolio ceramicist, exhibition designer, fashion designer, fine artist, • Working on live briefs furniture conservator/restorer, furniture designer, glass blower, • Develop yours skills in fine art, photography, sculpture, graffiti artist, graphic designer (print/web based), illustrator, 3D design, graphics, textiles, printmaking, illustration industrial/product designer, interior and spatial designer, jewellery • Study contextual and cultural studies designer, landscape Architect, make-up artist, museum/gallery conservator, museum/gallery curator, art historian, photographer (fine art, wedding, press, sport, wildlife, portrait, etc), printmaker, Download full course production designer, theatre/television/film, tattooist, textile sheets from our website designer, typographer and more!

Employer links include: • The New Art Gallery Walsall DID YOU KNOW... • Birmingham Art Gallery A fast growing sector that has become pivotal You’ll love: to the UK economy, creative arts and design • Our trips and masterclasses

encompasses careers as diverse as advertising, • Our amazing art and design workshops CREATIVE INDUSTRIES fashion, film and graphic design. • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Working on live briefs set by employers While the majority of companies may be small, the sector also has large well-established organisations that recruit graduates. • Final year exhibitions and producing a varied portfolio Examples include: • Advertising - AMV BBDO, Grey UK, Leo Burnett, McCann • Cultural Heritage - English Heritage, National Trust, National Museum Wales, Victoria and Albert Museum • Design - Jaguar Land Rover, Harrods, AKQA, Big Active • Fashion - Arcadia, ASOS, Burberry, John Lewis & Partners • Film/TV - Ealing Studios, Endemol Shine UK, Pinewood Studios, Sony Pictures, ITV, BBC • Music - Opera North, Sony Music UK, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group • Publishing - Bloomsbury, Harper Collins UK, Oxford University Press • Video Games - Rockstar North, Codemasters, Sports Interactive

SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/ creative-arts-and-design/overview-of-the-creative-arts-sector-in-the-uk

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 67 Fashion, Photography, Graphics and Creative Media If you want to focus on a specialised area within the creative industry such as fashion or photography, our courses below can help you on your way. Many of our students can complete a Level 2 in Art and Design and then progress onto a specialised pathway. Whatever your journey - we will help you get to your dream career! And with our amazing industry standard art studios, workshops and equipment - you really are in the best place to achieve your creative potential.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills 1 year Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1. Or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Photography including Art, English Language and/or Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification.

Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Fashion including Art, English Language and/or Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification.

Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Graphic Design including Art, English Language and/or Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification.

Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Creative Media Production (TV & Film) including English Language and Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification.

68 Skills you will Progression You can move onto a HNC/HND at Walsall College, develop include: university or employment. • Photography • Illustration/painting Aspire to become: Animator, architect, art director, artworker, bookbinder, book • Typography designer, calligrapher, ceramicist, creative director, documentary • Packaging design maker, exhibition designer, fashion designer, fine artist, film • Advertising and marketing director, furniture conservator/restorer, furniture designer, • Editorial design glass blower, graffiti artist, graphic designer (print/web based), illustrator, industrial/product designer, interior and spatial designer, • Corporate identity jewellery designer, landscape architect, make-up artist, medical • Generating ideas illustrator, museum/gallery conservator, museum/gallery curator, • Printmaking art historian, photographer (fine art, wedding, press, sport, • Computer graphics wildlife, portrait, etc), printmaker, production designer, theatre/ television/film, tattooist, textile designer, typographer, signmaker/ • Web page design fabricator/fitter, UX designer and more! • 2D/3D design • Producing exhibitions/installations Employer links include: • Producing garments, pattern construction and printed textiles • The New Art Gallery Walsall • Fashion visualisation and promotion • Birmingham Art Gallery • Using filming cameras • The Custard Factory • Examine pre-production, production and post-production • The Mockingbird Cinema CREATIVE in creating moving image (media) INDUSTRIES • Producing documentaries, social action videos You’ll love: and advertisements • Our trips and masterclasses • Looking at the television/film industry • Our amazing workshops and classrooms built for purpose • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience Download full course • Working on live briefs set by employers sheets from our website • Final year exhibitions/catwalk show and producing a varied portfolio to get you into work or university

GRAPHIC DESIGNER From Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, £16,000 magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays. With experience: In your day-to-day duties you could: £50,000 • discussing the client’s requirements • making presentations to clients for and coming up with creative ideas feedback and approval • working out budgets and deadlines • explaining requirements to photographers, • producing rough drafts and presenting your ideas printers or games developers • preparing designs using specialist software • keeping up with design trends and • producing a final layout developments in software tools

SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/graphic-designer

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 69 Music

These courses are a great introduction to the music industry for aspiring performing musicians, private music tutors or as preparation for entry into higher education. The courses include group and solo performance work, the use of specialist technology for performance and production, development of musical skills, academic study along with seminars with industry specialists and practising musicians. We have our own Music ‘campus’ where students can use a wide range of facilities/equipment such as; digital sound reinforcement system, performance equipment, specialist DAWs including Cubase and ProTools, fully equipped digital recording studio and rehearsal rooms.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music 2 years (total) Broadway Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above including English Language 2 Pathways: and/or Maths. Or a Level 2 Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 Foundation related qualification. Diploma in Music or Music Production

Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or Music Production

SALARIES Your income will vary widely depending on, for example, whether you’re working freelance or as part of an orchestra, or whether you’re performing a gig in a pub or in a concert venue. You would normally negotiate gig fees on a case-by-case basis. However, the Musicians’ Union (MU) provides minimum casual stage rates for groups performing on stage (usually in a theatre or concert venue) ranging from £150 to £167 (for a single performance plus rehearsal on the same day), as well as a national gig rate for groups performing in pubs, clubs and functions ranging from £128 to £170. In orchestras, your salary will depend on the orchestra you work for, your grade and experience. For example, salaries for BBC orchestra players can range from £35,049 to £55,380. Rates for freelance orchestral players can range from £156 to £177.

SOURCE: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/musician

70 Progression Skills you will You can move onto a HNC/HND at Walsall College, develop include: university or employment. • Music performance skills Aspire to become: • Ensemble skills A session musician, music producer, sound engineer, recording • Music theory engineer, work in music management and promotion, artist manager, tour manager, booking agent, publicist, composer, • Aural perception and listening skills events management, teaching, stage management, sound • Music production skills engineer, music journalism, musical theatre, songwriting, • Using a recording studio composition writer, community musician, music therapist • Live sound and more! • Daw operation Employer links include: • Creating musical composition • Walsall Council • Self promotion • Resonance • Music events management • PMT

You’ll love: • Our trips to local and European music and cultural venues Download full course • Our dedicated music campus sheets from our website • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Opportunities to perform live at events CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

FUN FACT:

The MUSIC INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTED £5.2 billion to the UK economy.

SOURCE: https://www.ukmusic.org/assets/general/ Music_By_Numbers_2019_Report.pdf

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 71 Performing Arts (Acting and Dance) If you know you’re destined for stardom on stage and screen, we can help you gain a full skill-set that’ll prepare you for any role! We offer a practical course that covers singing, acting and dance, as well as technical theatre skills that’ll help you no matter what side of the stage you stand on. You’ll work with multi-talented lecturers and professional directors, choreographers and musical directors from around the world, helping you develop your natural talents to a highly advanced level. We’ll offer you the chance to specialise in the areas that most interest you, developing your creative ideas and producing your own work to help you focus on where your skills lie. You’ll work in small group workshops that focus on you as an individual, with one-to-one sessions available to help you learn too. If you’ve got the talent, we’ve got the experience and facilities to nurture it to success in the industry. Our stage awaits you…

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Level 2 Technical Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1 in Performing Arts (including a related subject). Or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Performing Arts (Acting & Dance) including English Language and/ or Maths. Or a Level 2 related qualification. An audition and interview. SALARY FUN FACT: Information supplied by forecasts Generating a turnover of £14.8 billion that the average UK salary for a in 2017, the film industry in the UK continues to generate significant value for CHOREOGRAPHER the UK economy. Its direct contribution is currently to UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was £6.1billion, and it exported over £2.6 billion worth of services.

SOURCE: https://www.weareukfilm.com/facts-and-stats#:~:text=Value%20 £44,200(LMI For All). to%20the%20economy&text=Its%20direct%20contribution%20to%20 UK,%2C%20or%20a%2024.6%25%20share. SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/choreographer

72 Skills you will develop include: • Working in the performing arts industry • Performing arts production process • Acting skills and techniques • Musical theatre performance • Performing scripted plays • Devising plays • The development of drama • Management of projects • Self-analysis and reflection

Download full course sheets from our website Paige Progression You can move onto a HNC/HND at Walsall College, university or employment. CREATIVE Smith INDUSTRIES Aspire to become: Completed Level 3 Performing Actor, dancer, teacher, musical theatre performer, presenting, choreographer, theatre management, theatre director, backstage Arts and is now a professional production, costume design, prop design, set design, community dancer and teacher. arts worker, theatre/dance company administrator, personal trainer, physical therapist, dance medicine specialist, lighting “My college course gave me much more operator/designer, stage manager, theatre producer, youth structure and discipline that I’d ever and community work and more! experienced before. I learned everything from how to be punctual to understanding Employer links include: more about dance as a culture. The dance • The Hippodrome techniques I explored were also more • The Birmingham Rep in-depth, so I could really immerse myself • Birmingham MAC in what I was doing.”

You’ll love: “Being in a show is always incredible. I • Our trips to venues such as the National Theatre experience an adrenalin rush when I’m or Royal Shakespeare Company ready to go on and then hear my cue. The • Our dedicated theatre and dance spaces audience reactions are always special too. • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience I’ve had tears, laughter and people calling • Opportunities to perform in front of audiences out my name. There’s no other feeling like it.” • Attend workshops with professional actors/dancers

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 73 HEALTH & PROTECTIVE SERVICES If you dream of a protective service career that’s essential to society, these courses are a great start. We work closely with key services like the Police and the Fire Service to give our students a real flavour of working life. Our partners include

74 Our Facilities • We have an onsite nursery open to the public, staff and students. We also have a virtual nursery where students can learn all the key skills to looking after children • Close links with Walsall Manor Hospital • Fantastic work experience opportunities • Many of our students gain useful additional qualifications as well as gaining practical experience.

If you’re a natural carer, you’ll find your skills in great demand. EXAMPLE CAREERS Our childcare and health and social care courses are an ideal Teacher Police officer start to a career in this wide ranging and rewarding area. Armed forces Nursery nurse We’ve got strong links with Child minder Care assistant SERVICES HEALTH &

Walsall Manor Hospital and you PROTECTIVE can even put theory into practice Firefighter Outreach worker at our own on-site nursery. Occupational health nurse Mental health nurse Social worker Adult nurse Teaching assistant And many more! The best part about being Paramedic at my placement was when I became a key worker, as I was given more responsibility. My placement also offered me a job.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 75 Childcare and Education

Working with children is one of the most rewarding career paths you can follow. Our range of courses help you take the first step towards starting your career within this sector. These courses are ideal if you want to work in a childcare setting like a nursery or teaching young children within a school.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Entry Level CACHE Entry Level Certificate 1 year Wisemore Campus You won’t need any in Caring for Children formal qualifications. Level 1 CACHE Level 1 Foundation Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades E to F/2 - 1 in Caring for Children (including English Language and Maths). Level 2 CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D/3 - 1 Caring for Children and Young People (including English Language and Maths). Or a relevant Level 1 related qualification.

CACHE Level 2 Diploma for 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D/3 - 1 (grade 4 the Early Years Practitioner for English Language and Maths). Or a relevant Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 CACHE Level 3 Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Childcare and Education (EYE) including English Language and/or Maths (some courses may require both, please check your individual course). Or a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

T Level in Education and Childcare 2 years Wisemore Campus and 5 GCSEs at grades C/5 or above 750 hours at a work including both English Language placement following and Mathematics, plus a college a successful interview interview and initial assessment. with an employer.

Teaching Assistant 18-24 months 5 days in workplace Literacy and Numeracy at a minimum Apprenticeship Standard with 20% for off-the- of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or job training. This could above in Maths and English and a include coming to relevant Level 2 related qualification. college.

76 Skills you will Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, develop include: university or employment. • Learn about human growth and development • Supporting babies and young children through play, Aspire to become: musical and craft activities Early years teacher, nursery worker, childminder, educational psychologist, education consultant, further education teacher, • Respecting children and sharing learning experiences careers advisor, learning mentor, primary school teacher, private • Providing a safe and clean environment tutor, secondary school teacher, special educational needs • Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and teacher, teaching assistant, child protection officer, early years young children educator, nursery manager, education technician, education • Understanding the communication needs of children welfare officer, health promotion specialist, play worker, youth with learning difficulties worker and many more! • Paediatric first aid skills Employer links include: • Equality, diversity and inclusion • Nurseries and primary schools across Walsall, West • Healthy eating and nutrition for children and families Bromwich, Cannock and Birmingham. • Observation, assessment and planning activities • Develop an understanding of the school, its values, You’ll love: policies and procedures • Our trips and masterclasses • All learners to be DBS checked • State of the art facilities Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Mandatory work experience opportunities sheets from our website SERVICES HEALTH & Loreta PROTECTIVE Completed Level 3 Diploma in Vizule Childcare and Education and is now a Nursery Assistant at Bentley West Children’s Centre “I’m passionate about meeting lots of children and helping them achieve. Walsall College is very aware of the needs of deaf students, so they provided me with all kinds of help. I was initially worried that my Level 3 course might be too much of a challenge for me, but I made sure I was focused and then I achieved the grades I wanted. I’m proud of this.”

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 77 Health and Social Care

If you want a rewarding career working in the health and social care profession, our courses can help you gain the skills and confidence to pursue a fulfilling career within this field. Whether you’re interested in nursing, residential care or social work, you’ll get a chance to study a broad spectrum of topics, including nutrition, psychology, communication, health education and caring for children, young people and the elderly. Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Introductory Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades E to F/2 - 1 in Health & Social Care (including English Language and Maths). Level 2 Level 2 Extended Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1 in Health & Social Care (including a curriculum-related subject), or a Level 1 related qualification.

Adult Care Worker 12-18 months 4 days in workplace, All apprenticeship candidates Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college will undertake a basic initial assessment and an interview during which suitability, commitment and interest for the programme will be determined.

Healthcare Support Worker 12-18 months 4 days in workplace, All apprenticeship candidates Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college will undertake a basic initial assessment and an interview during which suitability, commitment and interest for the programme will be determined. DID YOU KNOW... The NHS is Europe’s biggest employer and the fifth biggest employer in the world. Nearly 1.5 million patients interact with the NHS every 24 hours.

78 Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Health & Social Care including English Language/Literature and/or Maths, or a Level 2 related qualification (minimum Extended Diploma) at overall Merit grade.

Lead Adult Care Worker 12-18 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a minimum Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Senior Healthcare Worker 12-18 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a minimum Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Skills you will Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, develop include: university or employment. • Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care Aspire to become: • Develop communication with adults and children Adult nurse, childrens nurse, chiropractor, clinical psychologist, counsellor, safeguarding worker, social worker, dietitian, • Learn about human growth and development health promotion specialist, health visitor, therapist, mental SERVICES HEALTH & • Promoting healthy eating health nurse, midwife, nutritionist, paramedic, physiotherapist, PROTECTIVE • Creative activities for young children psychiatrist, wellbeing practitioner, speech and language • Human lifespan development therapist, occupational health nurse, sexual health advisor, paediatrician, outreach worker, palliative care worker, yoga • Health and social care values therapist and more! • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care • Learn about anatomy and physiology Employer links include: • Health and safety • Walsall Council • Walsall Manor Hospital • Supporting with social activities, monitoring health, • Royal College of Nursing • New Cross Hospital assisting with eating, mobility and personal care • NHS • Ensure compliance with regulations and organisational policies and procedures You’ll love: • All learners to be DBS checked • Our trips and masterclasses • Practical activities Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience sheets from our website • Mandatory work experience opportunities of 100 hours

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Whether you’re looking to start your career as a dental nurse or a pharmacy dispenser, we have a range of apprenticeships to help. You’ll be taught by our professionals who all have experience of working in the industry.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant 15 months 4 days in workplace, 4 GCSE grades D/3 or above Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college including Science, Maths and English. Grade C/4 or above are desirable. Level 3 Pharmacy Technician 24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college minimum of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Dental Nurse 24 months 4 days in workplace, Literacy and Numeracy at a Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college minimum of Level 2 and have a grade C/4 or above in Maths and English and a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Skills you will Progression develop include: You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, university or employment. Pharmacy • dispensing procedures and practices Aspire to become: • The different types of prescriptions Pharmacy assistant/technician, dispensing assistant, pharmacy • Doses and forms of medicines assessor, clinical technician, dental therapist, dental hygienist, • Issues that may affect how medicines are taken orthodontic dentist, and more! • The management of medicines and the supply chain • Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines Employer links include: • Order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock • NHS

Dental Nurse You’ll love: • Learn about dental and regional anatomy • Earning whilst learning • Respiratory and circulatory systems • Our assessors are have a wealth of industry experience • Health promotion and disease prevention • Learning skills and gaining proper work experience • Materials, equipment and resources • Transmission of infectious diseases and their prevention • Clinical skills Download full course sheets from our website

80 Protective Services

If you want to play a vital role in the welfare and safety of people, you could get started by signing up to one of our protective services courses. Whether you want to work for the police, fire, prison service or the armed forces, studying at Walsall College will help you develop your fitness, team working and leadership skills and knowledge of the sector.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 First Diploma in Public Services 1 year Wisemore Campus You won’t need any formal qualifications. Level 2 Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D/3 or above, or a relevant Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Protective Services including English Language and/or Maths, or a relevant Level 2 related qualification.

Progression Skills you will You can move on to university or employment. develop include: SERVICES HEALTH &

Aspire to become: PROTECTIVE • Wellbeing and fitness The armed forces, police service, fire service, prison service, • Volunteering security, revenue and customs, youth and community work • Security work and many more! • Public service incidents • Assisting the public Employer links include: • Events and expedition skills • West Midlands Police • Planning and participating in events • Ministry of Defence • Crime and its effect on society • West Midlands Fire Service • Outdoor and adventurous activities (land based and water based) You’ll love: • Responding to emergency service incidents • Our residential stays and expedition trips • Aspects of the legal system and current affairs • Our close links with local service organisations will give you a chance to speak to professionals Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience sheets from our website • Mandatory work experience opportunities

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 81 SERVICES TO PEOPLE People will always want to look good, eat well, keep fit and have fun! When you’re working in a job that’s all about people, you can’t beat good customer-facing experience.

Our partners include

82 Our Facilities

• The Graduate Academy is our commercial hair and beauty salon partnered with the Francesco Group. Students get the chance to see the daily running of a successful salon • Work in our fantastic award winning restaurant The Littleton as well as gain experiences in our conference and banquet suites based at The Hub • Use our superb sports facilities including dance and fitness studios, sports training and injury clinic, sports hall with badminton courts, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

At Walsall College, it’s all about preparing you for the EXAMPLE CAREERS real challenges of work - with incredible real-life facilities Cabin crew Sports coach and those all important industry links. Salon manager Travel agent Beauty therapist Holiday resort rep Chef Event management Fitness centre manager Hairdresser/barber Make-up artist Aviation operations PEOPLE

Tour guide Personal trainer SERVICES TO By the time I finished my two-year course, I Event manager And many more! wanted to try everything from being a Travel Agent to Repping. I didn’t realise how broad the industry is until I took the course.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 83 Aviation Operations, Travel and Tourism Fancy a career that takes you around the world? Our travel courses could help you land your dream job. Whether you want to work as a member of a cabin crew or ground crew team, travel agent, airline agent, pilot, in a hotel or at visitor attractions, we’ll help you get a first class qualification with the skills and knowledge to set you on your way. We work with some of the biggest names in the travel industry, including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Cooperative Travel, so when vacancies become available, you’ll be the first to know about them. Plus, you’ll also receive tips from the experts on how to stand out from the crowd during recruitment days. Study with us and see your career literally take off!

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew 1 year Wisemore Campus 3 GCSEs at grades D/3 or above including English Language and/or Maths, and a Level 1 course/relevant qualification. Must be able to swim. Level 2 Diploma In Aviation 1 year Wisemore Campus 3 GCSEs at grades D/3 or above Operations/Airport Studies including English Language and/or Maths, and a Level 1 course/relevant qualification. Level 2 Diploma in Travel & Tourism 1 year Wisemore Campus 3 GCSEs at grades D/3 or above including English Language and/or Maths, and a Level 1 course/relevant qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Aviation 1 year Wisemore Campus Level 2 qualification in curriculum- Operations/Airport Studies related subject. 3 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above including English Language and/or Maths. Prior work experience or a keen desire to work within the aviation sector. Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 4 or above in Travel & Tourism including English Language and/ or Maths and a Level 2 related qualification.

84 Skills you will Progression You can move on to university or employment. develop include: • Promoting package holidays Aspire to become: • Sales and customer services Passenger liaison, ramp work, cargo operations, ground handling, cabin crew, customer service, passenger check-in • Tourism in the UK and the world agent, resort representative, travel consultant, tourist information • Overseas resort operations centre, tour guide, air traffic controller, airport security, airport • Interpersonal skills manager, dispatcher, hotel manager, travel agent, cruise ship • Airline and aviation operations steward, theme park worker, heritage officer, museum assistant, port operative, visitor attraction general manager and more! • Health, safety and security • Emergency procedures Employer links include: • Crew room duties • Jet2 • First aid • British Airways • Role of cabin crew • Virgin Atlantic • Preparing for employment as cabin crew • Cooperative Travel • Check-in procedure and travel documentation • TUI • Passenger baggage handling • Support passengers with special requirements You’ll love: • Opportunities to go on trips nationally and abroad Download full course • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience sheets from our website • Attend lectures given by industry experts • Mandatory work experience

Completed Level 2 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew and is now working as cabin crew

“I loved how the college lecturers all came from the industry. It meant they bought the job roles to life – and exactly what they

involved. PEOPLE SERVICES TO “As cabin crew, not only does it feels like I’m doing a different job every day, it also feels like I’m living a different life. The real joy of the job isn’t just experiencing different cities and cultures, it’s seeing how people live. Things like finding out how they come to be on a particular flight, what they need and what they hope to do when they reach their destinations. “They might seem small details overall, but of course to each person, their flights are often a really big deal. I’m always Hannah conscious of that. It’s part of what makes me want to do my best Cox for all my passengers.”

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 85 Barbering and Hairdressing

People will always need a haircut, so training to become a hairdresser or a barber offers guaranteed job security. Our modern commercial hair salon is the perfect environment for budding hairdressers and barbers to learn the technical skills and creative flair that’s needed to make the industry cut. Students also have plenty of opportunities to test their skills against others and turn the heads of industry professionals by entering national competitions. We have a proven track record of producing competition winners and finalists, thanks to our highly-qualified tutors who know what it takes to be a cut above the rest.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Diploma in Barbering 1 year Wisemore Campus No formal qualifications needed

Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing 1 year Wisemore Campus No formal qualifications needed

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Barbering 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 1 related hairdressing qualification.

Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 1 related hairdressing qualification.

Level 2 Diploma in 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and Womens Hairdressing above which must include Math and English. Or a level 1 related hairdressing qualification.

Hair Professional 24 months 4 days in workplace, All apprenticeship candidates Apprenticeship Standard 1 day in college will undertake a basic initial assessment and an interview Hair Professional - Barbering during which suitability, Apprenticeship Standard commitment and interest for the programme will be determined.

There are over hair and beauty INDUSTRY businesss within the UK (A rise of 1000 STATISTICS 43,000 since 2018) Source: https://www.nhbf.co.uk/documents/hair-and-beauty-industry-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%20over%2043%2C000%20hair,of%20less%20than%20%C2%A399k.

86 Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Barbering 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 2 related qualification in hairdressing/barbering

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 2 related qualification in hairdressing/barbering.

Skills you will Progression You can move on to a higher level Apprenticeship, develop include: university or employment. • Professionalism and values • Behaviours and communication Aspire to become: Barber, hairdresser, salon manager, mobile stylist, influencer • Safe working practices (health and safety) on social media, TV stylist, hairdressing photographer, hair • Consultation skills loss specialist, hairdressing marketeer, prison barber, colour • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp technician, funeral home hair stylist, sales rep, bridal stylist • Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety and more! of looks • Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques Employer links include: and colour correction • Francesco Group • Style and finish men’s hair and cut facial hair into shape • Wella with shaving services • FG Man • Permed hair • Hair extensions You’ll love: • Bridal hair • Our masterclasses with industry professionals

• Promote and sell products/services • Our amazing salon and barber shop open to the public PEOPLE

• Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience SERVICES TO Download full course • Entering exciting competitions sheets from our website • Producing a range of styles for your portfolio of work

From: To: BARBER £14,000 £25,000 depending on experience SALARY SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/barber

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 87 Beauty Therapy

If you want to help people look and feel good about themselves, studying a beauty course with us could get you on your way. Our state-of-the-art beauty salon and training facilities will teach you skills needed to become a qualified therapist to work in a salon, spa, hotel, cosmetic company or even on cruise liners. You will also be introduced to some of the best in the business – professional masterclasses with industry experts will give you an insight into some of the latest beauty trends and techniques as well as help inspire your own career choice.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 1 year Wisemore Campus No formal qualifications needed

Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 1 year Wisemore Campus 2 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English (Language or Literature). Or a level 1 related beauty qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 1 year Wisemore Campus 3 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 2 related beauty qualification.

Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology 1 year Wisemore Campus 3 GCSEs at grades C/4 and above which must include Math and English. Or a level 2 related nail qualification.

“We estimate that UK consumers spent a total of

£27.2bnon beauty products and services in 2018, 2 percent of UK household’s total consumer spending. £10.4bn (38%) of this expenditure was spent on personal care and maintenance products” SOURCE: https://britishbeautycouncil.com/wp-content/ uploads/2020/05/Value_of_beauty_FINAL.pdf

88 Skills you will Progression develop include: You can move on to higher education or employment. • Introduction to hair and beauty industry Aspire to become: • Health and safety Beauty therapist, nail technician, dermatologist, eyelash • Skin care technician, spa owner, beauty consultant, mobile make-up artist, influencer on social media, special effects make-up artist, • Make-up skills beauty writer, hair removal technician, massage therapist, stylist, • Manicure and pedicure cosmetic surgeon, aesthetician, cosmetologist, model and more! • Salon reception duties Employer links include: • Waxing • Hoar Cross Hall • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments • Dermalogica • Nail art/gel and acrylic • Louella Belle • Tanning • Promote and sell products and services to clients You’ll love: • Anatomy physiology • Our masterclasses with industry professionals • Provide body massage • Our amazing beauty salon/spa open to the public • Provide facial electrotherapy treatments • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Provide body electrotherapy treatments • Producing a range of nail styles for your portfolio • Provide dry spa treatments Download full course sheets from our website

BEAUTY THERAPIST SALARY

From: To: PEOPLE £15,000 £20,000 SERVICES TO

In your day to day tasks you may: • Give a facial by cleansing, massaging and toning a client’s skin • Remove unwanted facial and body hair • Do a makeover by applying and advising on make-up • Give electro-therapy treatments to improve body • Shape eyebrows and colour eyelashes tone and shape • Give a manicure, pedicure or other nail treatment like • Do non-surgical skin improvement treatments extensions and nail art • Offer UV (ultraviolet) and spray tanning

SOURCE: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/beauty-therapist

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 89 Mun Ni Yew Mun Ni Yew studied Level 1 Hospitality, followed by Level 2 and 3 Professional Cookery and progressed on to a HNC Hospitality Management.

“I’ve learned so much about cooking all kinds of dishes in the college’s kitchens. It’s been helpful meeting professional chefs working in restaurants and hotels too. You find out about their careers, how they get ideas for new dishes and how they promote their restaurants.

“One of my best college experiences has been taking part in the Pidy Student Catering Challenge in Milton Keynes. I created four of my own afternoon tea tartlets. I thought all the contestants had done well so I never imagined I’d be the winner.

“The whole experience has inspired me to become a patisserie chef in the future.”

Download full course sheets from our website

90 Cookery and Catering Exciting, fast-paced, and creative are just some of the ways to describe a career in cooking. And the courses we offer provide the key ingredients for success. You’ll learn how to perfect your culinary skills in our professional training kitchens under the guidance of our expert tutors who’ve all come from the industry. You’ll also have the chance to gain experience in some of the best-known restaurants in the Midlands, including our onsite award-winning restaurant, The Littleton, headed up by two AA rosette-winning chefs. You’ll also meet some of the best chefs in the business through a series of professional masterclasses. Through these, you’ll learn other tricks of the trade and sample a wide range of cuisines.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Hospitality 1 year Wisemore Campus No formal qualifications needed

Level 2 Level 2 Technical Certificate 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1 in Professional Cookery (including a curriculum-related subject). Or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Advanced Diploma 2 years Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above for Professional Chefs (Kitchen & Larder) including English Language and/or Maths. Previous industry experience, or through completion of a relevant level 2 qualification.

Skills you will Progression You can move on to the HNC Hospitality Event Management develop include: at Walsall College, university or employment. • Preparing and cooking food • Serving food and drink and delivering customer service Aspire to become: Executive chef, sous chef, events caterer, pastry chef, private/

• Promoting and running a hospitality event PEOPLE

personal chef, recipe developer, food writer, food stylist, SERVICES TO • Boiling, poaching and steaming restaurant owner, food service manager, food scientist and more! • Stewing and braising • Baking, roasting and grilling Employer links include: • Deep frying and shallow frying • Quorn • Five Rivers • Cold food preparation • Maribel Restaurant • The Boat - Lichfield • How to use different knives, tools and equipment • Fairlawns Hotel • Organise yourself as a chef, working safely and hygienically You’ll love: • Producing vegetarian, meat, poultry and game, fish, • Gain experience at our award winning restaurant The Littleton shellfish dishes, pastry and chocolate dishes • Opportunities to go on trips to food shows and festivals • Attend lectures given by industry experts

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 91 Hospitality and Event Management

Prefer a front-of-house role such as coordinating events, restaurant management and customer service/marketing? If so, we have courses that will train you to deliver the best possible service for wow-factor events. With The Hub, the college’s enterprise venue playing host to around a hundred events each year, from networking breakfasts and afternoon teas to award ceremonies, students can experience the buzz of supporting these showcase and celebratory activities.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Introductory Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus No formal qualifications needed in Hospitality Level 2 Level 2 Certificate 1 year Wisemore Campus 4 GCSEs at grades D to G/3 - 1 in Hospitality & Events (including a curriculum-related subject). Or a Level 1 related qualification. Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma 1 year Wisemore Campus 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above in Hospitality with Events including English Language and/ or Maths. Previous industry experience, or through completion of a relevant level 2 qualification.

THE UK EVENTS INDUSTRY IS NOW WORTH

£39.1according to the new Events are GREAT bnBritain report from the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP).

SOURCE: https://www.hbaa.org.uk/content/new-report-values-uk-events-industry-%C2%A3391b- n#:~:text=The%20UK%20events%20industry%20is,%26%20Events%20Partnership%20(BVEP).

92 Progression Skills you will You can move on to the HNC Hospitality Event Management develop include: at Walsall College, university or employment. • Food and beverage service • Promoting and running an event Aspire to become: Event Management, Restaurant Management, Conference • Food safety and health and safety Center Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Hotel Manager • Menu planning (Worldwide), Wedding Planner, and more. • Barista skills • Financial control Employer links include: • Alcoholic beverage service • Shropshire Events • Mytton & Mermaid • Food service organisation • The Mount Shrewsbury • Hundred House Hotel • Marketing • Fairlawns Hotel • Cheals Restaurant

You’ll love: Download full course • Gaining live experience at our award winning restaurant and sheets from our website business hub • Attend lectures given by industry experts and guest speakers

Completed Level 3 Travel and Tourism, Level 3 Extended Diploma, HNC & HND Hospitality Management, progressing to Hospitality and Tourism Management TOP-UP degree at University College Birmingham

“Hospitality is about making people feel valued. The more welcome people feel in a venue or location, the more likely PEOPLE

it is they will remember it for the right reasons. SERVICES TO

“Self-belief used to be an issue for me. This changed when I got involved in events at college, serving refreshments at Open Days and working as bar staff at The Littleton. My courses have encouraged me to try out a few travel and hospitality industry job roles and work in different places Zara before I find my niche. Eventually, I’d love to own my own Jabbar travel agency.”

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 93 Sport and Fitness

If you’ve got your heart set on having an active career as a sports coach, physiotherapist, personal trainer or PE teacher, to name but a few, our sport courses can help you get on the right track. Our fantastic sport facilities include dance and fitness studios, a sports training and injury clinic, fully-equipped gym and sports hall with badminton courts, and will all give you a great training base to develop your skills. We have excellent links with local sports clubs and leagues, that’ll also give you the chance to gain meaningful work experience and take part in competitions at the highest level. Score big, study sports with us.

Courses available: Duration: Location: Entry requirements:

Level 1 Level 1 Diploma in 1 year Wisemore Campus/ No formal qualifications needed Active Sport and Leisure The Hub Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Promoting 1 year Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grades D/3-9 and Health & Wellness The Hub above (including a curriculum- related subject and Maths and English). Level 2 Diploma in Sport 1 year Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grades D/3-9 and The Hub above (including a curriculum- related subject and Maths and English). Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in 1 year Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or Personal Training (Gym Based) The Hub above (including a PE, Maths and English). Level 3 Diploma In Sports Massage 1 year Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above and Exercise Referral The Hub (Maths and English). And have one of the following: Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing or equivalent, Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates, Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga Level 3 Extended Diploma in 1 year Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above Sports Coaching and Development The Hub including English Language and Maths and a relevant Level 2 course. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport 2 years Wisemore Campus/ 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above Development/Performance The Hub including English Language and Maths and a relevant Level 2 course.

94 Skills you will Progression develop include: You can move on to university or employment. • Exercise and fitness activities Aspire to become: • Anatomy and physiology A sports coach, fitness instructor, personal trainer, footballer, • Planning own fitness programme and preparing goals sports centre manager, sports massage therapist, sport and exercise psychologist, exercise physiologist, PE teacher, • Working in a team nutritionist and more! • Health, safety and welfare • Diet, nutrition, food groups and digestion Employer links include: • Know how to promote health for wellness • Aston Villa Football Club • Delivery of effective customer service • Walsall Football Club • Developing coaching skills • Look at the healthcare systems and exercise referral process You’ll love: • Principles of soft tissue dysfunction • Our gym and sports injury clinic based at The Hub • Fundamentals of sports massage treatments • Opportunities to go play sports competitions in football, • Looking at self employment basketball and netball • Sports psychology • Tutors all have a wealth of industry experience • Rules, regulations and officiating • Opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh (bronze/silver) • Trips to sports stadiums and practical activities Download full course sheets from our website

PERSONAL TRAINING The industry is expected to continue growing over the next five years,

benefitting from rising consumer confidence over much PEOPLE SERVICES TO of the period following five years of declining confidence as a result of economic uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from the European Union. This is expected to lead to faster growth than in the previous five-year period as consumers are less likely to cut back on discretionary spending, of which personal trainers falls into, resulting in higher demand for industry services.

SOURCE: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-kingdom/ market-research-reports/personal-trainers-industry/

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 95 We are part of the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sports League scheme with teams in basketball, football and netball. ACADEMY OF SPORT: BASKETBALL, NETBALL & FOOTBALL

Combine professional football coaching with sports qualifications. These academies offer a great opportunity for talented, young sports students, who want to continue with their education, whilst working towards sporting success. Each specialist centre harnesses the talents of both male and female players who display above average ability. Walsall College is proud to have close links with Walsall Football Club and local semi-professional clubs. Students who display outstanding levels of ability and commitment will be recommended to these clubs for further progression opportunities. If you join the scheme you will take part in high level sports coaching whilst studying for nationally recognised Sport Diplomas. You must be aged between 16-19 on 31st August in the year you want to start the course. To find out more, please email [email protected] or call 01922 688360

96 James Roberts James Roberts studied a Level 2 Diploma in Sport and is now studying Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

“Studying at college is great. I’m with people who love sport as much as I do. My teachers are always fully supportive too. They never just leave you to get on with something; help is available when you need it.

“Work experience is part of the college’s sports courses. I started out doing some voluntary coaching at my old primary school. On top of this, I got involved with The Inspire Group who offer different sports-based activities to 4-11 year-olds.

“The more coaching I do, the more beneficial I find it.” PEOPLE SERVICES TO

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 97 FOUNDATION LEARNING

At Walsall College, we passionately believe that education should be available to everyone who can benefit from it. Most of our courses are working towards progression on to other vocational courses, employment or independent living.

Our partners include

98 Our Facilities

We offer: • Notetakers • BSL interpreters • Learning mentors • Support for personal care needs

Whether you want to improve your skills for further education, training or employment, we can help you find your dream.

ACHIEVING TOGETHER Achieving Together is designed for The most valuable young people who have not had the best experience at school. You’ll learn key thing I got out of employability skills, English, Maths and IT my course was skills, and how to become an active citizen the confidence in the community. in myself and FOUNDATION LEARNING developing my We offer vocational programmes offered understanding at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. of horticulture. SUPPORTED LEARNING Our courses can be stepping stones to

either higher levels of study or greater LEARNING independence and we offer individualised FOUNDATION personal support plans that are tailor made to suit your specific needs.

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 99 Foundation Learning

Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Internship BTEC E3/Level 1 Diploma in Art & Design BTEC E3/Level 1 in Performing Arts Duration: Duration: Duration: 1 year 1 year 1 year Location: Location: Location: Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: You won’t need any formal qualifications You will not need any formal You will not need any formal however you should be working at qualifications. You will need to attend qualifications. You will need to attend Entry Level 3 to Level 1, and be able to an assessment and interview with an assessment and interview with independently access a work placement Supported Learning tutors. Supported Learning tutors. with minimal support. Suitability to the course will be assessed by a course tutor. Ideal if: you want to develop your creativity Ideal if: you want to develop your by exploring a variety of art and design confidence and communication skills by Ideal if: you have a learning difficulty and techniques and gain more confidence in exploring a variety of different performing want to gain the skills needed to find a job. applying these skills. arts techniques. You’ll learn: content includes subjects You’ll learn: different art and design You’ll learn: a range of practical such as career planning, making methods including painting and drawing, performance skills including acting, dancing applications, rights and responsibilities 3D design, photography, computer and music, as well as social skills and health within the workplace and work based generated graphics, textiles and and safety knowledge. training. printmaking. Expect: individual and group activities, real Expect: to develop your employability skills Expect: to work on personal projects and life scenarios and practical, written and during an internship with a local employer build up your own portfolio of artwork. verbal assessments. and study Functional Skills in Maths You’ll love: field trips to local art galleries You’ll love: performing on stage during and English. and museums. various productions. You’ll love: the support you’ll get from What next? Level 2 Art & Design What next? Mainstream Performing Arts tutors during your placement to help you courses within Creative Industries course, Social Services provision. get the most out of your experience. and/or employment. What next? Progress onto a Traineeship, Apprenticeship or employment based on your interests and skills.

100 Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning Level 1 Certificate in SLDD Sport Academy BTEC Certificate in Introduction to the Creative Media Production Entry Level 3/Level 1 Hospitality Industry Entry Level 3/Level 1 Duration: Duration: Duration: 1 year 1 year 1 year Location: Location: Location: Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: You will not need any formal You will not need any formal You will not need any formal qualifications. You will need to attend qualifications. You will need to attend qualifications. You will need to attend an assessment and interview with an assessment and interview with an assessment and interview with Supported Learning tutors. Supported Learning tutors. Supported Learning tutors.

Ideal if: you have a keen interest in video Ideal if: you have a keen interest in Sports, Ideal if: you have an interest in cooking and audio production and want to improve and if you have a learning difficulty or need and want to learn the skills you need to your media skills within a supported to improve your English and Maths skills to work in the hospitality and catering sector. learning environment. support you to progress. You’ll learn: about a range of practical You’ll learn: about the media industry You’ll learn: the skills to participate and food preparation and production skills and and aspects of video and audio production, coach a wide range of sports through food hygiene. including film making. practical and theory sessions. Expect: to study Functional Skills in Maths, Expect: to work on a variety of projects Expect: opportunities to compete English and ICT as part of this course. which will allow you to explore different regionally in a range of sports. You can You’ll love: working in industry standard media techniques. expect to be part of the SLDD Football kitchens and opportunities for work You’ll love: working on live projects which Team who compete on a regional and experience in a range of settings. national level. will allow you to improve your media skills. What next? Level 2 course within What next? Progression to Level 2 You’ll love: the range of practical sports mainstream catering, opportunities to Diploma in Creative Media Production. activities available to students. progress into Apprenticeships and/or What next? Progression to mainstream employment. Sports, Supported Internship or other mainstream courses. LEARNING FOUNDATION

Latest information can be found at www.walsallcollege.ac.uk 101 Foundation Learning

Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning Certificate in Skills for Progression Skills for Working Life Entry Level 2 Skills for Independence Entry Level 1 Entry Level 3 Duration: Duration: Duration: 1 year 1 year 1 year Location: Location: Location: Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: You will not need any formal You will not need any formal You won’t need any formal qualifications qualifications. You will need to attend qualifications. You will need to attend however you should be working at Entry an assessment and interview with an assessment and interview with Level 2 to Entry Level 3, and be able to Supported Learning tutors. Supported Learning tutors. independently access a work placement with minimal support. Suitability to the Ideal if: you want to develop your Ideal if: you want to improve your course will be assessed by a course tutor. academic, social and vocational skills within ability to live more independently by a supported learning environment. developing your cooking, social and Ideal if: you want to gain the foundation You’ll learn: practical skills in a range communications skills. skills required in the workplace to help you of subjects such as catering, care, motor You’ll learn: about shopping and get a job. vehicle, art and design, performing arts, basic food preparation, personal safety, You’ll learn: about dealing with problems media, sports and gardening. community participation and safety in in daily life, preparing for work and Expect: to study Functional Skills in Maths, the home. exploring job opportunities available English and ICT as part of this course. Expect: individual and group activities, to you. You’ll love: the support you’ll get from real life scenarios and practical, written Expect: to study Functional Skills in tutors and the chance to meet new people and verbal assessments. English, Maths and ICT with exam based and make friends. You’ll love: The opportunity to develop assessments. What next? Progress onto higher level independent living skills in a community You’ll love: the chance to gain real life courses within Foundation Learning/ based venue. work experience with a local employer. mainstream, based on your interests What next? There may be possible and skills. Other routes include social What next? Supported Internship, a progression options to higher level courses mainstream vocational course, paid or services provision, voluntary and/or paid within Foundation Learning, based on your voluntary employment. employment. interests/skills. Other routes include social services provision, voluntary and/or paid employment.

102 ESOL (16-19) Horticulture and Gardening English for Speakers of other Languages Horticulture and Gardening (various levels ) Duration: Duration: 1 year 1 year Location: Location: Wisemore Campus Hawbush Campus Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications are required. Entry Requirements: You won’t need any formal Ideal if: English is your second language. qualifications. Suitability to the course will be assessed by a course tutor. You’ll learn: how to communicate effectively in the English Language. Ideal if: you have an interest in a practical Expect: The opportunity to develop qualification and a career in gardening your Reading, Writing and Speaking and and horticulture. Listening Skills, alongside planning for your chosen career goals and the steps required You’ll learn: about indoor/outdoor to reach that goal. plants, growing fruit/vegetables, gardens, You’ll love: The opportunity to develop harvesting, turf care and soft/hard independent English skills which will landscaping. support you in gaining access to the Expect: to develop your practical skills and vocational programme of your choice. building a portfolio of evidence. What next? Progression to further You’ll love: the on-site garden and use of education, training or employment. equipment and facilities. What next? Progress onto becoming a volunteer or employment. Jobs could include gardener, green-keeper, grounds person, garden centre worker. LEARNING FOUNDATION

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Pathways to the Future Achieving Together Pathways to the Future Achieving Together Duration: Duration: 1 year 1 year Location: Location: Hawbush Campus Wisemore Campus Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: You won’t need any formal You won’t need any formal qualifications. qualifications. Suitability to the course will be assessed by a course tutor. Ideal if: you are aged between 14-19 years and may have had negative mainstream Ideal if: The course is designed to support education experiences. You may have students with Special Educational Needs received or are predicted low GCSE grades and Disabilities (SEND) to develop a wide but want support and guidance in deciding range of skills to progress to higher levels of and achieving your career goals. You may study and to prepare them for adulthood. be Elective Home Educated and want to You’ll learn: The course will include re-engage in Further Education. subjects such as English and Maths and You’ll learn: key employability, Prince’s other subjects to support students to Trust scheme, English, Maths and IT skills, develop their Independent Living skills, and how to become an active citizen in personal and social development and the community. Employability Skills. Expect: to gain nationally recognised Expect: to gain nationally recognised academic or vocational qualifications and academic or vocational qualifications and improve your confidence and self-esteem. improve your confidence and self-esteem. You’ll love: off-site field trips and team You’ll love: Being able to learn new skills building activities. in a small nurturing environment. What next? Progression to further What next? Progression to further education, training or employment. education, training or employment.

104 GCSEs Getting the best GCSE results you can couldn’t be more important. They’re the first step on your way to getting the career you want. It’s not just schools that take them seriously, it’s colleges, universities and employers too.

Study for your GCSE retakes here at Walsall College and we’ll give you the supportive environment you need to build the foundations of your career. GCSEs

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GCSEs GCSEs GCSEs English Language GCSE - Level 2 Maths GCSE - Level 2 Biology GCSE - Level 2 Duration: Duration: Duration: 32 weeks 32 weeks 1 year Location: Location: Location: Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Wisemore Campus Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: If you obtained a grade D/3 in your GCSE If you obtained a grade D/3 in your To study this alongside your main English, we can support you towards GCSE Maths, we can support you subject, you will need to have obtained working to a grade 4 or above. Entry to towards working to a grade 4 or above. Math and English at grade C/4 or above the course is to be dependent on written Entry to the course is to be dependent and pass an interview to determine assessment result. on written assessment result. suitability to study an additional qualification alongside a full study Ideal if: you want to progress to further or Ideal if: you want to progress to further programme. Higher Education or into employment. or Higher Education or access to more You’ll learn: how to analyse a range of career opportunities. Ideal if: you have an interest in science and texts including non-fiction and fiction. You’ll learn: how to solve mathematical want to pursue a career in the biomedical You will be given the opportunity to problems across a range of topics including or biotechnology industry. develop your understanding of the English number and algebra and space and You’ll learn: how the human body we use in the daily world through a range measurement. And how to use maths to responds to internal and external changes, of onscreen and/or paper texts. You will solve problems that might occur in real life. medical and recreational drugs and new develop your writing skills to enable you Expect: to gain academic or vocational methods of producing plants and animals to express ideas and information clearly qualifications and improve your confidence with preferred characteristics. and accurately. and self-esteem. Expect: a hands-on course taught by Expect: to gain academic or vocational You’ll love: the foundation for many other tutors with industry experience in simulated qualifications and improve your confidence courses or job opportunities gaining this laboratories conditions. and self-esteem. qualification will provide. You’ll love: staging experiments and You’ll love: the new opportunities for What next? Progress to further education. taking part in the annual science fair. progression that this qualification will What next? Progress to further education. open up for you. What next? Progress to further education.

If you obtained a Grade D/grade 3 on your English and Maths GCSE, we can offer you support working towards a grade C/grade 4. If you are aged 16-18 these courses must be taken alongside a full time course.

106 Twinkle Parmar Achieved grade 4 in English and maths whilst studying law.

“Going over past papers is the best way to improve your grades.

“You have to stick to your revision as well. During lockdown, I kept in close contact with my tutors and actually found it easier to study at home. Doing more maths practice meant I got better at problem-solving.

“I’m very happy I passed. It leaves me free to concentrate on my Level 3 Law course.” GCSEs

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Angela Fisher-Jones, March 2020 - Sam Hulme, July 2019 - The staff are helpful and friendly when you’re a mum sending your It was a great College to study in. youngest out to college. The course tutors couldn’t be kinder. My son LOVES his course and college, we’re so happy he chose to go to Walsall college. Queens Borntoshine, January 2020 - Steve Fitzzer, May 2020 - Best college.. help you to grow wings for your future. All staff at the college come from backgrounds related to their courses. The knowledge base from these tutors is naturally acquired through experience and success, and it shows. Emma Richardson, April 2019 - If you wish to study with the college, and truly want to commit to Good location. Well behaved pupils. Friendly staff. a course. They show the commitment in return to help and guide you through.

Clare Lester , March 2019 - Megan W, March 2020 It’s a great place to learn and treat the students with the respect Studied Media for 3 years now (Since 2017) and I have honestly they earn and deserve. My daughter loves it after hating school. loved every single moment of it. The tutors in the Media She has enjoyed her course and the college is a great community. department are incredibly nice, I get along with them so well My youngest daughter wants to go there at a later date. (super funny too). All of the assignments are really fun to work on, especially when you get to work with the cameras/ editing :) We went to the venue to watch a show and it was very Can’t wait to do Media level 4 HNC in September, I’m really looking professionally made and have enjoyed shows in the past there too. forward to it!!”

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