A Guide for 2020-2021 School Leavers OPEN DAYS We hold Open Days throughout the year so you don’t have to just take OPEN DAYS our word for why you should join us. We want you to see for yourself!

Our City, Hillsborough, Olive Grove and Peaks Campuses will be open on the dates across the page. You’ll have the Thursday Thursday opportunity to:

th st meet the people who will see where you’ll be spending be teaching you and discuss your spare time on campus, 24 21 in detail what your study including our Lavazza coffee October 2019 November 2019 programme involves shops, refectories, Revive Beauty Salon and The Silver tour our fantastic facilities and Plate Restaurant see where you’ll be studying get the chance to look Tuesday Monday find out more about how at our sports teams and to travel to our campuses, enrichment offer, and the including our excellent bus, clubs and societies we have th th tram and rail links for you to join speak to our Careers Team enjoy interactive taster 28 9 about your interests, ambitions sessions and discover what January 2020 March 2020 and what career path to follow you like to achieve them find out what support will be take a look at examples of available to you work you’ll be doing on your study programme From 4pm – 7pm

Please note university level information To find out which subject areas are based at which campus on the will be available at our City and Hillsborough night, take a look through the curriculum contents of this guide Campuses only. or visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days Head to www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days to book your place or just turn up on the day. We look forward to meeting you! A Guide for School Leavers 2020/2021 www.sheffcol.ac.uk “I HAVE GAINED CONTENTS Open Days 01 Getting you ready for work 32

Welcome 04 Gaining career experience 34

Join us 06 Skills academies 36

SO MUCH The Silver Plate Restaurant 08 English and Maths 38

Revive Hair and Beauty Salon 10 Student support 40

Learning Resource Centres 12 Money 42 FROM MY Campuses across the city 12 Transport 44 Student experience 14 Careers index 48

Sport 18 Course contents 60

Clubs, trips and societies 20 A Levels 140 TIME AT THE Students’ Union 22 Apprenticeships 144 Teaching 24 How to apply 150 SHEFFIELD What can I study? 26 Entry requirements 152 COLLEGE.”

Daniel Ashmore Former catering student and Head Chef of The Pompadour restaurant at the five-star Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh

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WELCOME

Deciding on your next steps after leaving school is exciting and liberating!

You get to choose the subjects that you In addition to some great study enjoy, and which play to your interests programmes and facilities, we provide and strengths. valuable careers information, advice and guidance as you progress towards There’s an exhilarating sense of achieving your goals. freedom that comes with that, as well as responsibility. We are here to help After completing studies with us, the you make the choice that is right for you. majority of our students go on to a wide range of destinations, including We offer a great range of study Apprenticeships, further training, programmes that will help you go further employment and university. in education, training, employment and On average, learners who achieve a Level your long-term career. We are really proud of our diverse 3 qualification will earn £6,888 a year more student community and offer many You will be able to start at the qualification than someone with no formal qualifications enrichment activities, including trips, that is best for you with the opportunity sports and getting involved with our in the Sheffield City Region. This equates to progress in your career pathway. Students’ Union. to approximately £261.7 thousand in Our students learn in multi-million pound College life is different from school. higher earnings over a working lifetime. facilities at four main campuses across Do get in touch to find out more. the city, all easily accessible by public We look forward to welcoming you. transport.

Angela Foulkes Chief Executive and Principal, The Sheffield College

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JOIN US

At The Sheffield College you have an unrivalled choice of study programmes and A Levels to choose from.

Alternatively, you may prefer to gain To give you every opportunity to experience and new skills on-the- succeed, we include masterclasses by job whilst earning a wage with an professionals, visits to the workplace, Apprenticeship. We offer exactly the industry placements, mentoring, careers right option to help you go further; advice, projects set by employers, and not only in the first instance but also opportunities to exhibit work and make

as you grow, develop and progress. presentations in everything we do. 7 Our study programmes, A Levels and All of this comes from within a college Apprenticeships focus on your personal that sits at the heart of a vibrant city Civil Engineering and academic development, as well as alongside two of the UK’s largest 7 your progression to help you achieve universities. With over 50,000 students your career goals as we work with you in Sheffield, student life is rich, varied throughout your journey. and enjoyable. Our key focus is ensuring your career With us, you’ll be able to join sports success, and creating opportunities and teams, societies and clubs, enjoy days experiences so that you gain as many out and trips away, and take advantage key employability skills as possible. of our fantastic fitness, beauty and By the time you leave us, we want you catering facilities. to feel confident applying for university We look forward to welcoming you. or employment so that you stand out in competitive situations.

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Sample menu

Starters Smoked haddock fishcake, hollandaise sauce THE SILVER PLATE Goat’s cheese & herb parfait, beetroot RESTAURANT Roasted tomato & basil soup Mains Pan fried hake, mussel chowder Nestled within our City Campus overlooking Rump of Seven Hills lamb, Sand Hutton asparagus, wild garlic pesto & fondant potato the Sheffield skyline, The Sheffield College has Sweet potato, caramelised onion & spinach tart, watercress a culinary secret we would like to share with served with seasonal vegetables you – The Silver Plate Restaurant. Desserts As a catering and hospitality student In addition, The Silver Plate Restaurant Chocolate mousse, toasted marshmallow & hazelnuts at The Sheffield College, you’ll get the has retained its award of the prestigious opportunity to train and work in our AA College Rosette Highly Commended Yorkshire parkin, Tomlinson’s rhubarb incredible, award-winning restaurant. award. Crème brulee, lavender shortbread The Silver Plate is managed by our Our students working in the restaurant fantastic catering and hospitality have also won numerous awards, students under the supervision of our including Young Restaurant Team of the expert staff; some of whom are Master Year and Young Master Chef of the Year. Chefs of Great Britain. The Silver Plate Restaurant has links with Serving exquisite, varied and locally a range of top industry chefs who are sourced food throughout the week, the past students of The Sheffield College. award-winning Silver Plate Restaurant They include Rupert Rowley, former allows students to showcase their talent Head Chef of Michelin starred restaurant as we host tasting menus, lunch and Fischer’s at Baslow, and Tom Lawson of evening meals, and our sought after AA Rosette restaurant, Rafters. These themed nights to the public. chefs regularly hold guest lectures for our students and support them to Students get the chance to go further provide our customers with the highest in the kitchens or front-of-house roles quality food and service. as they provide high quality food and exceptional silver service. If you’re interested in studying catering and hospitality, we feel confident in The department has recently been saying there’s no better place to do it awarded a much coveted Hospitality than The Silver Plate Restaurant and Guild Gold accreditation, with The Sheffield College. Patisserie and Food & Beverage Service recognised as Centres for Excellence. Make sure you pop in and take a look when you visit one of our Open Days.

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REVIVE HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON

Whether you’re a budding hair stylist, beauty therapist, beautician or make-up artist, hair and beauty study programmes and Apprenticeships at The Sheffield College give you the opportunity to learn your trade in our hair and beauty salon, Revive.

Revive is open to the public, and As a hair and beauty student you’ll operates exactly like every other hair be an integral part of the team, with and beauty salon in Sheffield; with responsibilities to represent and receptionists, paying facilities and real promote the salon, keep the salon Revive sample treatments customers. stocked, look after customers and perform treatments – exactly as you AM PM will when you enter the world of work. Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour Monday Lash, Brow and Tanning Services, Lash, Brow and Tanning

Advanced Colour and Cutting Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour Tuesday Services, Advanced Facials, Full Services Body Massage, Pamper Package

Advanced Cutting Services, Advanced Cutting and Colour, Wednesday Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eye Treatments and Facial Eye Treatments and Facial

Advanced Cutting and Colour Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour Thursday Services, Advanced Facials, Full Services, Lash, Brow and Tanning Body Massage, Pamper Packages

Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour Colour Services, Manicure, Friday Services, Manicure, Pedicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Eye Treatments Waxing, Eye Treatments and Facial and Facial

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

At each of our four main campuses we have a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re more commonly known amongst our students.

Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield CAMPUSES a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study. range of electronic resources through ACROSS Throughout the year, the LRC offers our online Discovery Service. workshops on essential study skills The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather of staff who offer one-to-one support than later. THE CITY with study skills, as well as subject-specific As a student at The Sheffield College, study support. you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our campuses, regardless of which one you study at.

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

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Early years sensory rooms The Silver Plate Restaurant

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

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Fitness suites Sports hall

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

At each of our four main campuses we have a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re more commonly known amongst our students.

Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study. range of electronic resources through Throughout the year, the LRC offers our online Discovery Service. workshops on essential study skills The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather of staff who offer one-to-one support than later. with study skills, as well as subject-specific As a student at The Sheffield College, study support. you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our campuses, regardless of which one you study at.

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

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The Loft canteen Peaks Campus also has excellent transport links with a tram stop right outside, and regular trams to and from the city centre. Social area (including pool Peaks offers study programmes including health and social tables and table tennis tables) care, games design and public services, and has a close-knit community feel. 12 A Guide for School Leavers 2020/2021

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

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Car ramps Tyre fitting machines

Electrical engineering Wheel balancing machines

Electrical installation Virtual welding suite

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES

At each of our four main campuses we have a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re more commonly known amongst our students.

Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study. range of electronic resources through Throughout the year, the LRC offers our online Discovery Service. workshops on essential study skills The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather of staff who offer one-to-one support than later. with study skills, as well as subject-specific As a student at The Sheffield College, study support. you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our campuses, regardless of which one you study at.

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Career experience When you join The Sheffield College you’re Student joining us for far more than a qualification. support

For us, it’s about your whole experience As you begin to start completing skills as we put you at the heart of everything applications for further study and/or we do. We want to help you progress employment, your main qualification Employability through your qualifications so that you will only be one of the things taken into can achieve your end goal, whatever consideration. that might be. From the minute you Universities and employers will also walk through the door, the experience YOU want to know about your employability and the environment that we create is MathsEnglish, and skills, your personal development and focused on maximising your potential. study skills career experience, English and Maths It’s about preparing and motivating you qualifications, and study skills. Your support for a fresh and focused career pathway. student experience at The Sheffield Your We will help you to go further by College will ensure that you are equipping you with the skills, knowledge equipped with everything you need technical/ and expertise to successfully apply for in order for you to be successful. academic jobs, Apprenticeship vacancies and See the next few pages for some qualification university level study. examples of what we offer to our Enrichment Joining us is one of the first steps you students during their time with us. take towards the world of work so we ensure that your experience is designed specifically around your needs and also what employers are looking for.

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English, Maths and Student support STUDENT EXPERIENCE – study skills support We want you to know that you Apprenticeship applications, can always ask us for help with university applications and job anything to do with your study applications; you will find that all programme, Apprenticeship and WHAT’S INCLUDED? progress. We will monitor and of these applications will be asking you to prove that you have grade 4 support your learning through English and Maths qualifications. tutorials. During your tutorials we will be able to address Why are they so important? Well, any concerns that you have, it’s because they are unavoidable. update you on progression and You’ll be using them in just about employment opportunities, everything you do, whatever that and support you with filling in happens to be. applications for future courses, Your technical/academic qualification We will help you to gain those university or a job. qualifications alongside your You will be able to access expert When you enrol to study with us, you are signing up for a technical or academic course if you need to improve support from our Careers Team qualification. It’ll be one of the qualifications that you will find at the back of this them to the required level. during your studies. guide and have hopefully come to find out more about at one of our Open Days. See page 38 for more details See page 40 for more details You’ll spend your time working with us to achieve this qualification before progressing to the next qualification, university level study or employment.

Employability skills During lessons, career fairs and Enrichment Career experience other events, we will develop your Employability skills are also known employability skills by explaining Pursuing hobbies, interests and Gaining experience in relevant as key skills, which should give you how you can demonstrate them in sports whilst studying is a great industries to your qualification is an indication of how important they interviews and applications, and in way to keep yourself mentally really important and something are. They are the personal skills that your working life. and physically active, meet like- employers expect to see on job everyone requires if they want to be Our Careers Team can also support minded people, and get involved applications. successful at university or in work, you with other tips and advice in the things that you love. including: Getting that experience can be for interviews and completing Whether it’s just for fun or difficult, so we make sure that you time-management applications. competitively, our enrichment complete industry tasters as part offer gives you opportunities of your college experience. We will problem solving to join clubs, societies and match you to a placement based sports teams, as well as to go on your study programme and communication on exclusive trips and visits. interests, and support you through working as a team the process, providing regular We can also support you with feedback and training. enterprise skills if setting up your initiative own business is of interest to you. See page 34 for more details GO FURTHER

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SPORT

Sport lies deep in the roots of Sheffield and its people. We take an enormous amount of pride in the city’s rich sporting heritage.

At The Sheffield College you will have If you’re a serious competitor, our the chance to be part of our sports teams football and netball teams give you the and continue the city’s sporting legacy opportunity to represent the college in on our floodlit, 3G all-weather pitches the British Colleges League to compete at Hillsborough, in our fully equipped and develop your skills at a national level. gyms, sports halls and dance studios. Our Basketball Academy play in the You don’t need to be enrolled on a invitation-only Academy Basketball sport study programme to get involved, League (ABL) due to their continued everyone has the opportunity to take success. Joining The Sheffield College part in any of the sessions at any of our Basketball Academy and studying campuses, which include: our Level 3 Sport Basketball Elite Performance Route will give you the athletics chance to train with professional coaches at the college and play in this top league. badminton We also prepare you to compete in the basketball Association of Colleges regional and national competitions. cricket If you’d rather just get involved for a football bit of fun and to keep fit as part of your enrichment, we have activities for you futsal too! You’ll also have access to our gym facilities and sports halls which you can table tennis book for your own activities. Our sports activators will also be Of course, it’s up to you as to how hosting activities at different campuses seriously you want to take it. throughout the year from tennis, indoor cricket and 5-a-side football. If you love sport, this is the place to be.

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CLUBS, TRIPS AND SOCIETIES

We go further to ensure that you get the best learning and cultural experiences possible to enhance your time with us. Recently, we’ve taken students to New York, Beijing, London, Berlin, Morocco, Iceland, Bruges, behind the scenes at East Midlands Airport, Whitby and even Florence in Italy.

There’s a club and society for almost everything, from Chess through to our Media Society – perfect for pursuing hobbies new and old, and meeting like-minded people who share your passions. Remember, if we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’ll help you to set up your own! Here’s a list of a few below:

Arts club LGBTQ

Athletics Media society

Badminton Netball

Book club Students’ Union

Chess Table tennis

Dance club Tennis

Enterprise Volleyball

Fitness classes Volunteering

Football

Embrace it! Go on a number of trips, join clubs and try new activities that can enhance your time at college.

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STUDENTS’ UNION

Your Students’ Union gives you the chance to influence and input on the shape of The Sheffield College of now, and in the future. Your SU gives you a voice and a platform for change, a chance to express your views, and the Over the past few years the SU have achieved a lot! Since relaunching they have opportunity to make a real impact on community, local, placed equality at the forefront of their work, including: national and educational matters. working to defeat the discrimination introducing clubs and societies for and stigma attached to mental health all students

discussing lowering the voting age to becoming the first FE college to have Your SU acts as an independent body They provide services alongside those 16 with MPs a Camerados living room working in partnership with the college already provided by the college, hosting to provide the best quality education events and stalls to raise awareness of running a voter registration drive to setting up online voting for student and experience to students. issues which are important to you – all to ensure students had the right to vote in elections make your experience at The Sheffield The SU is led by a student-elected the 2017 General Election, helping over College even better. President and is supported on the 200 students to register discussing English and Maths GCSE college’s governing body by a student resits with the national media governor, and on the union by 12 other promoting the Love Our Colleges part-time voluntary executive officers. campaign for fairer funding for FE colleges

The affiliation to the National Union 10% off at Co-op supermarkets of Students means our students are YOSH KOSMINSKY 10% off at ASOS eligible to buy an NUS Totum card LGBT Officer (powered by NUS extra), costing 25% off Odeon cinema student only £14.99 for 12 months. This card priced tickets offers fantastic discounts at hundreds “I’m delighted to have been able to support LGBTQ+ Up to 40% off at Las Iguanas of shops, restaurants and cinemas students at The Sheffield College and empower them to across the city and online, including: 42,000 international discounts create the spaces they want and need. We need to do more for our LGBTQ+ young people, our disabled young Buy your card online or from the SU president! people and our young people of colour.”

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TEACHING

Insight, knowledge, passion and commitment. Real industry experts. Our excellent teaching staff have worked, or are still working, in the industry that you are trying to break into.

They are all about you. It’s their job to networking and arrange some support you on your career path from unrivalled behind-the-scenes trips to start to finish. They go further to help the workplace. you go further. This experience is invaluable to your The industry insight that our tutors progression and their passion for the possess allows them to share their industry gives you a fantastic advantage knowledge and experiences with when it comes to applying for a job. you, including what to expect when And, of course, they want to see their you qualify, what problems you might industry be the best it possibly can be in experience and how to overcome them. the future – that’s where you come in! It also means they can open doors for

JOE HUNT Catering Tutor at The Sheffield College

“Before teaching I worked for Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage. Now I love passing on my skills and knowledge to the next generation of chefs.”

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WHAT CAN I STUDY? We offer three different career routes: APPRENTICESHIPS

Working out what to do after you finish school If the classroom isn’t an environment where you thrive, to help you get the career you want can be and you’d like to earn a wage, learn on-the-job and work overwhelming and a little confusing. There are so towards a qualification, one of our Apprenticeships would many choices and different study options to think be perfect for you. about, but it’s also very exciting! You’ll be employed in a full-time job, All Apprenticeships are subject to working for one of the companies we finding an employer, either from one We’ve broken it down so you can have requirements, and work out which suits work with to develop the skills you need of our live vacancies or one of your a clear look at the differences between you and your ambitions best. Don’t to be successful. Typically you’ll spend own. Apprenticeships are offered at them all and how they work. Take note worry if you’re still unsure, we can help one day a week in college and the rest of Intermediate, Advanced and Higher of the advantages of each, the entry with careers advice to clear things up. your working week with your employer. levels, meaning there is the opportunity for you to progress and study up to degree level – our team will help you find a vacancy which is suited best to your interests and career journey.

Level of study Typical entry requirements

Intermediate Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 3, including (Level 2) a minimum grade 3 in English Language and Maths*

Advanced Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 4, including (Level 3) a minimum grade 4 in English Language 1 and Maths*

*Please note that a number of Apprenticeships require qualifications and grades set by employers that are additional to than those stated above. Call us on 0114 260 2600 today or email [email protected] for further advice Please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeships for more detailed information. and information. For careers advice, please email [email protected]

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Level Explanation Typical entry requirements STUDY PROGRAMMES of study Entry If you currently have no formal No formal qualifications but Level qualifications this may be your you will be invited for an If you’d like to stay in full-time education and prefer the best option. Entry Level study interview/assessment idea of job-specific technical qualifications, our study programmes offer a basic understanding of a subject area, 2 programmes are perfect for you. You’ll learn career-specific help to enhance your career skills in facilities that replicate the ones you’ll eventually prospects, and improve your work in. When you have applied, you will be invited to an English and Maths skills interview with the course tutors who will place you on the right Level 1 Level 1 study programmes are 4 GCSEs at grade 2, qualification in relation to your career journey and interests. practical and prepare you with including English Language skills for a specific career. You will gain a wide range of background knowledge in your chosen subject. There will be the chance to improve your English, Maths and ICT skills

Level 2 Level 2 study programmes equip 4 GCSEs at grade 3, you with the skills you need for a including English Language specific career. You will start to Some study programmes specialise in the areas you find the with high practical content most interesting, but are still broad will require you to start at enough to give you a wide range Level 1 as you will need to of progression opportunities if build skills in these areas you’re not sure what you’d like to do in the future

Level 3 Level 3 study programmes usually 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or last one or two years, and offer above, plus a grade 4 or more specialised, advanced above in English Language learning which give you the skills Some study programmes and knowledge to progress directly with high practical content into a job, a Higher Apprenticeship will require you to start at or university level course Level 1 as you will need to build skills in these areas

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A LEVELS Hopes of going to university? A Levels are a great way to get there. Typically you’ll study three or four academic subjects of your choice, consisting of exams and coursework as you work towards gaining UCAS points, and improving your study and research skills.

Level of study Typical entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English 3 A Levels Language and Maths

6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, including English 4 A Levels Language and Maths 3 Certain A Levels will require a grade 6 or above in a specific subject. Please refer to our website for more detailed information. Please note all entry requirements are to be used as a guide only. You’ll find the most detailed and up-to-date entry requirements for each study programme on our website (www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses). Course specific entry requirements are at the back of this guide. For some of our study programmes you may need to have specific subjects and grades at GCSE level as part of our entry requirements. If you haven’t got a grade 4 or 5 and above in GCSE English and Maths, don’t worry. On the majority of our study programmes we are able to support you to get this alongside your main qualification.

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GETTING YOU READY FOR WORK

As our study programmes are designed to help you go further, we work closely with a number of employers to ensure you receive the exact skills, industry-specific knowledge and opportunities to make you stand out throughout your career. This year our students have had the opportunity to work with a number of companies on a range of live projects, be part of masterclasses and much more.

Just to give you an idea, this year our students have had the opportunity to work with the following companies:

Aston Hall Hotel Playmania

Copthorne Hotel Premier Inn

JONAH JERRISON-CARTER Department for Education Sheffield International Venues Graphic design student Drop Dead Clothing Sheffield Sports Stadiums “I really enjoyed the experience of working Ecco Theatre Arts Sheffield United Football Club with a professional company for a live Greene King Sheffield Wednesday Football Club assignment. I was provided with a fantastic JD Sports Fashion PLC SUMO Digital insight into professional design practice, which has dramatically enhanced my studies.” MAG Orthotics Ltd Trevor French Photography McDonald’s Vets For Pets

Mercure Hotel Wetherspoons

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GAINING CAREER EXPERIENCE

To help you gain the career experience that you need to go further, we support you to build and develop key employability skills, confidence and your CV to make sure you’re ready for work.

As a student at The Sheffield College, Enrichment activities you will be expected to participate in The activities and experiences you enjoy one or more of the below activities: both inside and outside of college are amazing for the development of skills Industry tasters such as commitment, good citizenship, Industry tasters are an introduction initiative, leadership and team spirit. to the workplace and allow you to experience what it is like to undertake a Enrichment activities fit into your job; working alongside and supervised timetable and will be offered internally by staff already in the work environment. or externally to ensure you get a good Tasters may be a project that you work choice to match your needs and interests. on with an external employer. Enterprise Industry placements Fancy yourself as an entrepreneur or Industry placements will give you a future business owner? Our enterprise valuable opportunity to put your learning opportunities will teach you more about into practice, develop your technical risk taking, finances, planning, media and skills and become more employable. marketing. Giving you the opportunity to You will experience a placement that be bold and creative, enterprise will be is in a job role relevant to your study a great choice of enrichment activity. programme and career aspirations.

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SKILLS ACADEMIES

We’ve been working hard to create some exclusive opportunities for career experience with a host of new employers.

Our brand new skills academies are in The academies will all have their partnership with a number of local and own interactive classrooms or spaces national employers. They will provide within the college that are branded you with specialist opportunities related in their colours. to the activities of the business which is attached to that academy, as well as the WANdisco chance to: Sheffield Chamber of Commerce explore all aspects of the businesses Millgate listen to specialist speakers Sheffield Sharks go on workplace visits PJ Taste undertake industry placements The 2 Sisters work on special projects Greene King be part of Masterclasses MSK gain references for your CV Kryolan

Discovery STEM Education

Liberty Speciality Steels

Roastology

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Young adults seeking work are 50% more likely to ENGLISH AND MATHS succeed if they hold GCSEs

To be successful in your career, you’re going to need a minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths. They are essential for your future progression, whether onto a higher level study programme, university, an Apprenticeship or into employment.

We want you to achieve your full or applying for new opportunities. If you potential. If you don’t already have a are committed to going further, your grade 4 in these vital subjects when English and Maths skills are essential. you join us, English and Maths will Not only will you be developing your form an essential part of your studies skills in English and Maths, you will also whatever subject you’re studying. At the be developing your communication and beginning of the year we will assess your employability skills, making your CV skills in English and Maths, and enrol you stand out further. Tutors will work closely in the appropriate class where necessary. with you to make sure that you make Classes will focus on embedding English good progress. We hope that you will and Maths skills so that they will come enjoy studying these subjects with us. naturally to you when studying, working

Lessons are engaging and your tutors will pass on their enthusiasm and passions for their subjects, as well as offering: catch-up sessions run by English and revision sessions during term-time and Maths specialists during the holidays Your success in English and Maths is at the heart of everything we do at masterclasses on key areas of the dedicated resources, such as a GCSE The Sheffield College, and crucial to everything you will do when you progress syllabus English revision website into work or further learning. We look forward to helping you achieve this. online resources so that you can one-to-one support Contact us on: [email protected] or 0114 260 2600 for more information. complete further study at home

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STUDENT SUPPORT

We want your college experience to be as enjoyable as possible. We believe that you shouldn’t have to worry about too much other than concentrating on having a great time and doing well on your study programme or Apprenticeship. That’s why we have a fantastic Student Support Team who are always on hand to help you with any questions, concerns or problems that you might face whilst at college.

Our Student Support Team will help Careers advice you with just about anything, from We know that the decisions you make supporting you with issues of a personal now can help shape your future career nature, your travel to and from college, or path to university. That’s why we have and even running through the financial our Careers Team on hand to help you support that may be available to you. plan your future. We will work with you individually, talking you through your If you require help with your studies, ideas and looking at the progression including in-class support, support with options open to you. You will also be exams or a learning or physical disability, able to access advice through in–class we can help. sessions, or at careers fairs and events If you’ve got any problems whilst at that we hold regularly. college, no matter how small, come and For example, we can support you through have a chat with our Student Support the UCAS application process via a tutor Team and we’ll do everything we group session or 1-2-1, or keep you up- possibly can to make your life that little to-speed with new opportunities and bit easier! pathways in the ever-changing job market. You can contact our Careers Team on [email protected]

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MONEY

At The Sheffield College we will always do our best to support you through your studies, including with your finances.

We have a specialist support team who can give you all the advice you need, including what financial support might be available to you so that you don’t go short during your studies. Have a look at the following information to see if you are eligible for any of the financial support options. For the most up-to-date information and to check your eligibility, please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/financial-support FREE COLLEGE MEALS TRAVEL PASSES

If you meet the eligibility criteria we’ll Students (including Apprentices) be able to support you with some of The Sheffield College who live in free meals at college. You’ll get a set South Yorkshire are eligible for a 16– STUDENT SUPPORT FUNDS amount of money that you can use 18 Travel Pass, entitling pass holders within the college shops and diners to cheaper travel on buses and trams If you are enrolled with us you may be If childcare is affecting your opportunity each day you’re in college. This will be in South Yorkshire. Pass holders eligible to receive support towards the for further study and you are 19 or under, added to your student ID card which are also entitled to half-price fares cost of: you may be able to get extra help via the allows you to purchase items via our on Northern train services in South Care to Learn Scheme. Go to www.gov. travel contactless payment system. Yorkshire. You can apply for a student uk/care-to-learn for more information. pass at www.travelsouthyorkshire. books and materials com or purchase a value pass from If you are aged 20+, you can apply for us at reception, including a college- uniform and equipment the 20+ Childcare Support Fund from specific product for all ages. the Financial Support Team. essential course trips You can find application forms for our Student Support Fund and Childcare DBS checks needed for your course Support Fund at: (previously known as CRB) www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ 19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS financial-support childcare If you are aged 19 or over, there could be a loan available to help fund your study. You can find full details at:www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan

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TRANSPORT To plan your route to us, simply:

Go to www.travelsouthyorkshire.com and click on the ‘Journey Planner’ We’re easy to get to. No matter which of our campuses you’re trying to reach, all are easily accessible by public transport and within walking distances of tram and bus stops. Our City Campus Enter your postcode and is right by the bus and train station too! the postcode of the college campus you’re going to Trams come every 5–10 minutes or so, and buses are frequent to all of our campuses if you don’t fancy the walk. Each campus also contains secure cycle parking.

The Sheffield College by tram stop Select ‘Arrive By’ and enter a time before you are due to start college CITY The Sheffield College/Granville Road

HILLSBOROUGH Hillsborough Interchange Choose your route of travel making sure you give yourself The Sheffield College/Granville Road OLIVE GROVE enough time to get to us

PEAKS Moss Way

To get home, simply swap the postcodes in the journey planner and plan your route back!

View our discounted travel fares at www.sheffcol.ac.uk/student-support/travel

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CAREERS INDEX

We know that there are a lot of different jobs out there. The list of job roles and job titles can be endless! Over the next few pages we have listed a sample of the careers each of our subject areas can lead to. We hope that this will give you an idea of the career opportunities our qualifications will give you. It will also be helpful if you know what career you want to do but don’t know what to study to get there.

Please note that this is just a guide and these careers may need other supporting qualifications.

If you would like to find out more information about our qualifications and career opportunities, contact our Careers Team who can advise on the best routes to employment.

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Animal Care 62 Aviation, Tourism and Events 70 Court legal adviser Head chef Credit controller Hotel manager Air cabin crew Animal care worker Crown prosecutor Hotel porter Airline customer service agent Animal technician Customer services manager Hotel receptionist Band manager Assistance dog trainer Economic development officer Publican Charity fundraiser Botanist Economist Restaurant manager Events manager Countryside ranger Finance officer Street food trader Exhibition designer Dog handler Hotel receptionist Waiting staff Festival organiser Environmental consultant Human resources assistant Wine merchant Hotel and accommodation manager Environmental health officer Human resources manager Leisure attendant Childcare and Education 82 Farm worker Insurance broker Tourist guide Careers adviser Farmer Legal executive Travel agent Childminder Kennel worker Legal secretary Visitor attraction general manager Children’s nurse RSPCA inspector Paralegal Volunteer organiser Vet English as a Foreign Language Pensions adviser (EFL) teacher Wedding planner Veterinary nurse Retail buyer Early years teacher Zookeeper Business 74 Sales administrator Education welfare officer Zoologist Sales manager Accounting technician Further education lecturer Solicitor Administration assistant Headteacher Automotive 66 Tax adviser Advertising executive Higher education lecturer Auto electrician Nursery manager Bank manager Catering and Hospitality 78 Automotive engineer Barrister Nursery worker Garage owner Baker Bookkeeper Playworker Motor mechanic Bar staff Business adviser Primary school teacher Tyre, exhaust or windscreen fitter Cake decorator Business analyst Secondary school teacher Vehicle body repairer Catering manager Business development manager Special educational needs Vehicle paint technician Chef (SEN) teacher Business project manager Cruise ship steward Speech and language therapist Chief executive Food scientist Teaching assistant

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Furniture restorer Product designer Civil Engineering 86 Hair and Beauty 104 Gas service technician Prop maker Archaeologist Barber Heating and ventilation engineer Set designer Building site inspector Beauty consultant Joiner Signwriter Building surveyor Beauty therapist Kitchen and bathroom fitter Textile designer Civil engineer Hairdresser Oil and gas operations manager Web designer Civil engineering technician Hairdressing salon manager/owner Painter and decorator Web developer General practice surveyor Make-up artist Roofer Land and property valuer and Nail technician auctioneer Scaffolder Engineering 100 Spa manager Land surveyor Shopfitter Aerospace engineer

Landscape architect Signmaker Broadcast engineer Health and Social Care 108 Planning and development surveyor Welder CAD technician Ambulance care assistant Quantity surveyor CNC machinist Design and Visual Arts 96 Care home manager Technical surveyor Chemical engineer Care worker Animator Electrical engineer Construction and Building Trades 90 Cognitive behavioural therapist Artist Energy engineer Bricklayer Counsellor Computer games developer Nanotechnologist Building site inspector Dietitian Computer games tester Network engineer Building surveyor Drug and alcohol worker Costume designer Nuclear engineer Building technician Emergency care assistant Exhibition designer Production manager (manufacturing) Carpenter Family support worker Fashion designer Production worker (manufacturing) Construction contracts manager Health and safety adviser Fine artist Rail engineering technician Dryliner Health service manager Footwear designer Sample machinist Electrician Health visitor Furniture designer Satellite engineer Electronics engineer Healthcare assistant Graphic designer Signalling technician Estates officer Learning disability nurse Illustrator Thermal insulation engineer Facilities manager Interior designer Nurse

Furniture maker Jewellery designer/maker Nutritional therapist

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Occupational health nurse Land-based Studies 116 TV presenter Science, Dental and Pharmacy 128

Occupational therapist Botanist Video editor Anaesthetist

Paramedic Ecologist Web content manager Biochemist

Physiotherapist Florist Web editor Biologist

Practice nurse Garden nursery assistant Writer Biomedical scientist

Psychologist Gardener Chemist

Radiographer Grounds keeper Performing Arts and Music 124 Dental nurse Sexual health adviser Horticultural manager Actor Dental technician Social services manager Landscaper/gardener Audio-visual technician Dietitian Social worker Pitch manager Broadcast engineer Food scientist Speech and language therapist Tree surgeon Choreographer Forensic scientist Welfare rights officer Dancer GP Youth worker Media, Journalism and Photography 120 Dance teacher Laboratory technician

Advertising Lighting technician Nutritional therapist IT and Computing 112 Broadcast journalist Music teacher Nutritionist Computer games developer Copy editor Pop musician Pharmacist Computer games tester Copywriter Screenwriter Pharmacy technician Digital marketing officer Digital marketing officer Set designer Physicist E-learning developer Editorial assistant Singing teacher Physiotherapist Forensic computer analyst Librarian Social media manager Surgeon IT project manager Newspaper journalist Sound engineer IT service engineer Newspaper or magazine editor Stage manager IT support technician Photographer IT trainer Public relations officer Information scientist Radio broadcast assistant Nanotechnologist Sub-editor Software developer TV or film director Systems analyst TV or film producer Web developer

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Police officer Sport 132 Prison officer Fitness instructor Probation officer Football coach RAF officer Leisure centre assistant Royal Marines officer Leisure centre manager Royal Navy officer Outdoor activities instructor Security officer PE teacher

Personal trainer

Physiotherapist

Referee

Sport and exercise psychologist

Sports coach

Sports development officer

Sports physiotherapist

Sports professional

Sports scientist

Uniformed Public Services 136

Ambulance care assistant

Army officer

Civil servant

Criminal intelligence analyst

Firefighter

Health and safety adviser

Immigration officer

Paramedic

Police community support officer

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Animal Care 62

Automotive 66

Aviation, Tourism and Events 70

Business 74

Catering and Hospitality 78

Childcare and Education 82

Civil Engineering 86

Construction and Building Trades 90

Design and Visual Arts 96

Engineering 100

Hair and Beauty 104

Health and Social Care 108

IT and Computing 112

Land-based Studies 116

Media, Journalism and Photography 120

Performing Arts and Music 124

Science, Dental and Pharmacy 128

Sport 132

Uniformed Public Services 136

A Levels 140

Apprenticeships 144

Inclusion 146

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ANIMAL CARE

Are you comfortable with animals and, more importantly, do you enjoy being around them? Could you imagine yourself supporting them and their owners through upsetting situations?

If you’re a real animal lover and have Our animal care facilities at Hillsborough an interest in learning about domestic, Campus really make us stand out in exotic and farm animals through a the region as one of the top providers. mixture of classroom and practical We’ve got dog grooming salons, work, then one of our animal care study veterinary suites, kennels, and our links programmes is for you. with employers mean you get to learn

and work in real facilities giving you Care Animal We have strong links with Whirlow Hall a competitive edge in a competitive Farm, wildlife parks and other national industry. animal establishments - such as the RSPCA and the Royal Veterinary College The majority of our students go on to - to give you plenty of opportunities to careers working at wildlife parks, zoos visit and work directly with a variety and kennels, or onto veterinary courses of animals. You will have the chance to at university. Whatever your interest in undertake industry placements with animals, we’ve got the study programme different employers in the industry so for you. you can get all the experience you’ll need in a variety of roles. An average day could include anything from dog grooming and handling birds of prey, to dealing with exotic snakes. We promise a day in animal care is never boring!

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Olive Grove Olive – – – – – skills: Key ANIMAL CARE – – – – – their wellbeing and animals in interest Keen service Customer Patience detail to Attention Compassion “My tutors were really supportive. I would taught taught me.” care assistant if it wasn’t for the nurses that that nurses the for wasn’t it if assistant care never have thought to work as a veterinary never aveterinary to as work have thought Former animal management student DANNY EXLEY

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 21,300 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023 AUTOMOTIVE Average wages of £26,000 per year

The automotive industry is about much more than car maintenance and repair. With manufacturers such as Tesla leading the way in developing cutting-edge sustainable technology and electric vehicles, a career in automotive could be one of the most varied around.

Our study programmes combine It’s not only our facilities that are hands-on practical work in our industry- impressive – the tutors at Olive Grove standard workshops, with the relevant have lots of experience and enthusiasm

theory and technical knowledge. for their industry and your development. Automotive You’ll have the opportunity to get your They have lots of experience in the hands on the tools and equipment that automotive industry making them the you will use in the workplace, perfectly ideal people to help you apply your preparing you for employment. newly acquired knowledge and skills to the real world. We also have fantastic links with local employers so you can go further in your career with industry experience, placements or an Apprenticeship. Our automotive students are based at our recently refurbished Olive Grove Campus, where we have invested over £8 million in state-of-the-art automotive facilities so that you’re getting an experience which replicates a real working environment.

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AVIATION, TOURISM AND EVENTS

Five reasons you should consider a career in aviation, tourism and events:

1. Life experience – there’s no denying flights or selling the many highlights that this is the industry to be in if you of a tropical island as a travel advisor. want to see the world, meet new If there’s one thing we can guarantee people and explore new destinations. in this industry it’s that it will never be Whether you’re exploring the world boring! as a member of cabin crew, working in a resort for a tour operator, planning 4. Learn skills for life – in the aviation, events in exciting locations, running a tourism and events industry you’ll top-end hotel or working in an airport, gain skills that employers from every you’ll get to meet people from different industry will value. From dealing with walks of life and visit some of the best customers and delivering outstanding places in the world. customer service, to time management

and organisation, your experience will Events and Tourism Aviation, 2. Long-term opportunities – some be invaluable! Now that you’ve decided to Trips and experiences – our staff work hard to provide you with the best of the largest companies in the world do a study programme in operate in this sector (think Virgin, Tui 5. High demand for jobs – this is an experiences possible. Whether it’s and Festival Republic). If you’re willing industry that is growing and continuing this area, let us tell you why giving you the opportunity to compete to work hard and put the skills you learn to do so. If you complete a study you should choose to do it locally and nationally, going on trips to use, you could have a job for life. programme in this area, you know that to East Midlands Airport, Amsterdam with hard work and the right attitude, at The Sheffield College… or Morocco, visiting airlines such as 3. Every day is different – as an event it’s likely you’ll find work in the industry Thomas Cook for safety training, or Facilities – we have the best facilities in planner you could be doing anything when you graduate. attending special seminars and lectures the area. Whether it’s our life-size plane from visiting venues to dealing with held by companies in the industry, simulator or our airport security desk, caterers or designers for invites. As a you’ll know you’ll be getting the best you’ll get a taste of what doing the job member of cabin crew you could be opportunities around. is actually like. Nothing will prepare you travelling to, and exploring, different for your future career better. Teaching staff – our tutors are experts. places in the world every week. You They’ve worked out in the industry and could even be re-booking cancelled Industry links and work experience know what skills employers are looking – we work with some of the biggest for in young people; giving you that names in the business such as Leeds cutting edge you need when you start Bradford Airport, British Airways and looking for jobs. Premier Inn, as well as locally at Kelham Island and City Hall.

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Olive Grove Olive AVIATION, TOURISMANDEVENTS – – – – – – – – skills: Key – – – – – – – – Leadership skills Leadership skills communication Good Creativity Patience pressure under calm remain and well work to Ability detail to Attention listener Good service Customer “After leaving The SheffieldCollege, I got a the public, discovering cultures different job job with British Airways. I love working with and, of course, travelling the world is the the is world the travelling course, of and, biggest biggest perk of the job.” Former air cabin crew student JORJA RHODES – – – – – – – – – – – – – – English and Maths and English change to open and Flexible skills management Business Sensitivity and understanding people help to Desire and security safety public of Knowledge Organisation www.sheffcol.ac.uk 73

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 128,800 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

BUSINESS Average wages of £27,000 per year

Business is undoubtedly one of the largest and most important sectors in the world. You will find that its wide variety of occupations cut across every single industry, giving you the opportunity to specialise your business skills for companies that interest you most.

You could be looking to experience the business with pathways in Accounting, rush of being the founder of a start-up Enterprise, Law and Marketing, or just company, joining Sheffield’s ever- straight Business. increasing and thriving independent Business As part of your study programme, scene. Enjoy as you watch the fruits of we will help you go further in your your labour blossom from a tiny idea to a learning through a number of industry well-earned profit. placements, masterclasses and There is a lot more to business than enterprise events. The design ideas and the set-up. From management of our study programmes has had input to business support and operations, from local employers so that the skills and even law, businesses need a that you learn with us are exactly certain infrastructure. Finance and what’s required in industry. marketing teams, customer service and Students have previously worked with administration all underpin the success the Master Cutlers Group, Bluebell of any business. Wood Hospice and a number of other You might end up working as head of Sheffield-based organisations to help marketing for a creative design agency, them with planning and running their as a solicitor at a top city firm or a events, students have also presented finance director for a football club. Dragons’ Den-style pitches to a panel of local businesses. At The Sheffield College we have a range of business study programmes to help you get to where you want to be in the sector. We cover all aspects of

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STUDYLEVEL PROGRAMMESSTUDY PROGRAMMES APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS BUSINESS

Key skills: Extended DiplomaBusiness in and Advanced Accounting 3Business & MarketingAccounting Assistant Accountant –– Knowledge of economics –– Customer service skills and accounting –– Analytical Extended Diploma in AdvancedBusiness Business and Law –– Financial management Business & Enterprise BusinessAdministration Administration –– Enterprising –– Good at giving impartial advice –– Creativity Extended DiplomaBusiness in and Advanced Customer Service –– Problem-solving Business & EnterpriseLaw HR Support –– Target-driven –– Business management skills –– Sales skills Extended DiplomaBusiness in Advanced – Leadership skills –– Initiative Human Resources – Business & AdministrationMarketing Paralegal –– Administration skills –– Good communication skills –– Thorough and attentive –– English and Maths Business and Advanced Paralegal Accounting Team Leader/Supervisor Business Course title Course

Certificate inBusiness IntermediateTeam Leader/Supervisor Business Accounting KHALED AL AMERI Former business student Intermediate Business BusinessCustomer Administration Service 2 Administration “I chose The Sheffield College because Intermediate I found it is the best college in South Yorkshire. I achieved grades D*D* and I am Business CustomerBusiness Service Administration Practitioner just about to start my university level course at The Sheffield College.” Introductory Diploma in Accounting Business

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 59,400 jobs in CATERING AND Sheffield City Region by 2023 HOSPITALITY

Would you like to learn how to cook in the top rated student kitchen in the region? How about getting experience in front-of-house roles in a People 1st Gold rated restaurant?

In our award-winning restaurant, The Alternatively you may decide on a career Silver Plate, you’ll put your new skills in baking with one of our bakery study to the test during our regular themed programmes. Our bakery department nights, tasting menus, gourmet nights have their own designated kitchen and lunches, where you’ll get the similar to those you’ll find in industry opportunity to cook for and serve and produce goods for The Silver Plate, paying customers – either in the Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, as kitchens or front-of-house. well as to sell at our bakery shop.

Our students are also entered into The hospitality industry consists of Hospitality and Catering national competitions as part of their exciting sectors, including hotels, study programme experience, and have restaurants, cruise ships, contract previously won Young Master Chef of the catering, coffee shops and pubs. It Year and Young Pastry Chef of the Year. involves lots of different job roles so you will have every opportunity to find Recently a team of our students were what interests you most and get started crowned UK Young Restaurant Team on your career pathway. You could find of the Year which earned them an all yourself working as a chef, waitress, expenses-paid trip to Modena, Italy, and events coordinator or even as a manager. included tours of Alma cookery school, a Parmesan factory, a salami factory, a We work with employers of all sizes winery and a meal at three-Michelin-star across Sheffield who help us to shape restaurant, Osteria Francescana. our curriculum so when you leave us, you’re safe in the knowledge you’ve got the skills and experience today’s employers are looking for.

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CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION

Are there many careers that are more rewarding than helping to nurture and develop the next generation?

If you enjoy working with babies and In this industry experience is key and toddlers, have creative ideas for games very important when it comes to and activities, and a strong sense applying for a job. That’s why all of our of responsibility, then you could be study programmes include industry perfectly suited to a career in childcare. placements or tasters that will allow If you’re great at communicating you to put your theoretical knowledge information and think you could inspire to the test, helping you to feel more a room full of children, then one of our confident in your abilities when it comes education study programmes could be to applying for jobs. for you.

We’ve got extensive relationships Education and Childcare Whichever path you choose, studying with nurseries throughout Sheffield, at The Sheffield College will give you including our own Ofsted rated ‘Good’ the skills, knowledge and experience and ‘Outstanding’ nurseries at our to head into a career in childcare or City and Hillsborough Campuses. We education with confidence. also work alongside local schools and other childcare facilities to give you the Not only will you learn about areas such chance of gaining experience by going as child development and working with on industry placements. parents, you’ll also develop transferable skills like communication and First Aid that will come in handy in a wide variety of jobs – not just those in a school or nursery.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

Look across the Sheffield skyline; things are changing rapidly. They’re changing because of civil engineering.

Civil engineering is a varied profession Our tutors have strong links with vital to the design, construction and employers in the region, including on maintenance of all building projects; a number of major construction and such as the roads, tunnels, bridges, regeneration projects taking place dams, transport infrastructures and in Sheffield. These links have allowed power stations. We could go on. students to gain vital experience through site visits to the developing Our civil engineering study programmes Chinatown and the Heart of the City II. have a strong emphasis on sustainable construction and Computer Aided Sheffield is an exciting place to study Engineering Civil Design (CAD). You will learn how to civil engineering with many students use digital levels, total stations and continuing their study with us to electric distance machines to give you university level. a solid understanding of the subject, whilst learning the latest sustainable construction methods.

In this sector, it is forecast there will be 8,900 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £35,000 per year

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 39,400 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £32,200 per year

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STUDYLEVEL PROGRAMMESSTUDY PROGRAMMES APPRENTICESHIPS

Diploma in Diploma in Advanced Advanced Plumbing Apprenticeship Electrical Installation Plumbing Plumbing Painting & Decorating

Advanced Advanced Carpentry & Joinery Carpentry & Joinery Bricklaying

Diploma in Diploma in Intermediate Intermediate Brickwork Plumbing Construction Building Carpentry & Joinery (Maintenance Operations) Diploma in Diploma in Painting & Decorating Electrical Installation Intermediate Intermediate Plumbing & Heating Painting & Decorating

Diploma in Intermediate Intermediate Carpentry & Joinery Dry Lining Sign Making

Intermediate Intermediate

Plastering Bricklaying Trades Building and Construction

Diploma in Diploma in Brickwork Painting & Decorating

Diploma in Diploma in Carpentry Plumbing Career: Painter and decorator Average annual wage: £22,200 per year Role: Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces, paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials, and stain, wax and french polish wood surfaces by hand.

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 1,300 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023 DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS Average wages of £28,000 per year

Sheffield is absolutely brimming with creativity! We’re a city that’s famous for making things, from cutlery and steel, to public art and web apps. We’ve got independent art galleries, quirky exhibition spaces and design agencies working in almost every corner of the city. The sector is diverse and the opportunities plentiful.

No matter which direction your Our tutors have backgrounds in a variety creativity may be taking you, we’ve got of creative professions, so all of them a study programme to match. If you’ve have the experience required to offer got drawing skills and a good grasp of IT you the best support and guidance then you could be perfect for a design or when it comes to careers. Many of them

games design study programme. Maybe still work in the industry today! Design and Visual Arts your understanding of trends and styles, You will get the opportunity to combined with an eye for individual flair, work on live design projects set by would make an art and design study local businesses and go on industry programme more up your street? placements to prepare you for the Our art and design hub is based at our world of work – something employers Hillsborough Campus, and is just a love to see on your CV. You’ll also get stone’s throw from one of Sheffield’s to showcase your work in our end of most creative hotspots, Kelham Island. year show, visited by design agencies and other local employers – the perfect We’ve invested in state-of-the-art opportunity to land yourself that job or design suites, kitted out with the university place. latest Mac computers and design software. We’ve also got a number of We’re also keen that you experience art workshops where you can explore as many creative influences as possible your creativity and develop your skills in so we’re always organising trips for screen printing, metalwork, pottery and students to experience new things. In more. the past couple of years alone we’ve taken our students to New York, Iceland and Berlin to name but a few!

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ENGINEERING

Engineering has forever been associated with Sheffield and its people. Right at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, Sheffield has carved a reputation as being a pioneer in engineering, with advancements evolving rapidly.

To coincide with some of the biggest Engineering is inventive, it’s creative global engineering companies such as and is ever influenced by new, Boeing and Rolls Royce making a move ground-breaking technologies like

back to Sheffield, we invested several VR, 3D printing, drones, robotics and Engineering million pounds in our Olive Grove nanotechnologies. Campus to ensure that we continue At The Sheffield College we pride the tradition of developing high- ourselves on our links with high-profile skilled, innovative engineers. The employers. The engineering department workshops and teaching facilities you works closely with Liberty Speciality will be studying in rival the very best, Steels, Sheffield Forgemasters and many replicating those that you will use out in other leading employers to meet their industry, with the latest machinery and training requirements. CAD software. These relationships enable us to A career in engineering really can be as improve our provision so that you’re diverse or as specialist as you desire. Our learning the exact skills that your future courses in Engineering, and Electrical employer will be looking for, with and Electronic Engineering help you plenty of opportunities for you to go go further into highly technical careers on industry placements and learn from in the development of aerospace industry specialists. technologies, the latest in low carbon and renewable energies, as well as looking into modern day manufacture of materials such as steel.

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STUDY PROGRAMMES APPRENTICESHIPS ENGINEERING

Extended Diploma in Advanced Electrical & Electronic Maintenance Operative Key skills: Engineering Engineering Technician –– Knowledge of engineering, –– Team player science and technology –– Ability to operate and Extended Diploma in Advanced –– Analytical thinker control equipment Engineering Engineering Technician –– English and Maths –– Design skills

Extended Diploma in –– Attention to detail –– Communication Engineering (Liberty Steel –– Ability to work well with –– Digital literacy Female Engineering Skills your hands Academy)

Certificate in Intermediate Engineering Operations Welding

AYESHA AHMED Engineering Intermediate Former engineering student Engineering

Intermediate “I chose The Sheffield College because the Performing Engineering facilities looked amazing, the qualification is Operations equivalent to three A Levels (but taught me

Intermediate much more practical, work-related skills) and Performing Manufacturing it enabled me to go onto university.” Operations

Certificate in Engineering In this sector, it is forecast there will be 100,000 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £30,000 per year

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 2,900 jobs in HAIR AND BEAUTY Sheffield City Region by 2023

Are you interested in starting a career that involves working with people to make them look and feel their best?

Do you: Beauty doesn’t just have to be confined to a salon environment though. Our love experimenting with new hair styles media make-up programmes prepare or applying make-up? you for careers on film, theatre and spend forever scrolling through tv sets by exploring the latest special Instagram checking out the latest celeb effects make-up and techniques. hair and make-up trends? During your time with us we’ll help you to shine and get spotted by employers. love the idea of working in a luxurious Our students take part in various beauty spa? competitions throughout the year where Beauty and Hair dream about working in media make- you’ll get to showcase the skills you’ve up and special effects? learnt and test yourself against national competition. If any of this sounds just like you, one of We know that in today’s environment our hair and beauty study programmes you’ll need more than just hair and is the perfect match. beauty skills; you’ll also need to learn how to run a business, deal with Our hair and beauty department has customers, manage a company and built a reputation amongst employers so much more. That’s why our study as the best in the city. We’ll show you programmes aim to make you work everything you need to make it in the ready – something today’s employers industry by working in Revive, our love to see. working salon with paying customers. You’ll learn everything from working on reception to ordering products, creating price lists, hosting special events and treating customers. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to work in a salon, hairdressers, spa, on set, or to set up your own business.

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Diploma in Key skills: Beauty Therapy –– Customer service skills –– Design skills – Good listener Diploma in – –– Interest in the latest trends Hairdressing –– Creativity –– Sensitivity and understanding –– Attention to detail Diploma in –– Communication –– Patience Hair & Media Make-up –– English and Maths (Kryolan Skills Academy)

Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate Hairdressing Hairdressing Professional

Diploma in Intermediate IMANI HAMILTON

Beauty Therapy Barbering Former hair and media make-up student Beauty and Hair

Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up “After I finished my Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up at The Sheffield College, I decided to stay on and study for my Level 3 in the same course. I decided to stay at the Award in Hair & Beauty college because I knew it would give me the experience, skills and knowledge I needed to become a successful make-up artist.”

Career: Hairdressing or beauty salon manager Average annual wage: £24,200 per year Role: Salon managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing salons, beauty treatment and similar establishments.

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 120,200 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

HEALTH AND Average wages of £23,000 per SOCIAL CARE year

The health and social care sector makes up a huge proportion of the jobs market in the UK, with the NHS alone employing 1.5 million people. Regardless of whether you go into nursing, social work or something else, all of these careers have one thing in common - they’re all incredibly rewarding.

At The Sheffield College we know that You’ll also benefit from the expert working in the health and social care knowledge of industry experts sector can be challenging, so we do delivering masterclasses on key subjects everything we can to prepare you for and have the opportunity to take part work in the industry. in visits to the workplace to supplement Health and Social Care your learning. One of the best ways that we can prepare you for employment is to make Our study programmes also have sure you’re familiar with the environment an element of undertaking industry you’ll be working in. That’s why our placements or industry tasters, so you campuses feature a state-of-the-art can feel confident that you’re prepared emergency care training suite, complete for the working environment once with a mock hospital ward, patient care you finish your studies. Having that manikins and ultrasound machines. experience on your CV will make you stand out to potential employers in this What’s more, our tutors are experts in competitive industry. their professional specialisms, with loads of experience under their belts. Who better to give you advice and guidance on getting into the career you want than someone who has worked in that role?

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Diploma/Extended Key skills: Advanced Diploma in Adult Care –– Sensitivity and Health & Social Care –– An interest in wellbeing and understanding safety of others –– Good listener – Fast thinker Advanced – Health & Social Care –– Non-judgemental –– Team player –– Patience and ability to –– Initiative remain calm Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate –– English and Maths –– Communication Health & Social Care Adult Care

Intermediate Health & Social Care

Intermediate AARON GLEDHILL Hospital Care (NHS) Healthcare Apprentice Health and Social Care

Award/Certificate in “My tutor was great, he was really invested Health, Social Care & Children’s and Young in what we were doing. I have now moved People’s Settings onto a Higher Apprenticeship which will help me progress my career to become a band 4 biomedical support worker at the Career: Nurse St James Hospital, Leeds.” Average annual wage: £34,200 per year Role: Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers. They advise on and teach nursing practice.

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IT AND COMPUTING

If computers, programming, software and technological advancements are your passion, then a career in IT or computing could be the ideal choice.

The IT and computing industry is one of Our tutors have backgrounds in the biggest and fastest-growing sectors almost every area of IT, and many have around; there isn’t an employer out extensive professional experience there who doesn’t use technology in one so they’re great at helping you apply form or another. With developments theoretical knowledge to real life happening each and everyday, there’s situations. They keep up-to-date with never been a more exciting time to get new technological developments so into the industry. you’re always learning the skills and content that are at the cutting edge. As developments in the IT and Computing and IT computing sector continue to grow All of our study programmes focus on so quickly, we ensure that we stay on making you as employable as possible, top of industry standards by providing so you’ll develop the practical skills students with the best resources and theoretical knowledge you need to and recently refurbished learning make you stand out to employers. This environments, including specialist could include learning to write code or computing labs and LEGO innovation mastering popular software applications robotics suites. that are often required of network or desktop support engineers. We have also teamed up with top Silicon Valley tech company, WANdisco and Visits to leading companies are also fast-growing networking and cyber included as part of your student security company, Millgate, to create experience. Recently we visited ARM, specialist skills academies. a multi-million pound chip designer, who we will be working on projects The skills academies will offer you with very soon. an incredible insight into two huge companies in the industry, and include work on exclusive projects, work in branded classrooms and placement opportunities.

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Diploma in Advanced Key skills: Information Technology Infrastructure Technician –– Analytical thinker –– Understanding and interest in technology and its –– English and Maths Diploma in IT Advanced development (Networks & Cyber Security) –– Attention to detail Digital Marketer –– Problem-solver Millgate Skills Academy –– Initiative –– Ability to come up with new ways of doing things Diploma in IT Advanced (Software & Data) Software Development Technician WANdisco Skills Academy

Diploma in Intermediate Digital Applications IT Practitioner ROBERT HENSON Diploma in Apprentice IT Practitioner at Liberty Speciality Steels Computing and IT Networks & Cyber Security

“My Apprenticeship has given me the Introductory Diploma in opportunity to combine both study and Information Technology valuable hands-on work experience in a large IT department at Liberty Speciality Steels. I love all aspects of my job and am extremely fortunate to benefit from the expertise and support of my mentor and colleagues.”

In this sector, it is forecast there will be 13,500 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £36,000 per year

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LAND-BASED STUDIES

Sheffield, without doubt, is The Outdoor City. Often referred to as one of Europe’s greenest cities, you might know Sheffield as the gateway to the Peak District. It’s stunning, inspiring, and makes for unrivalled and unique work environments.

Upon completion of one of our land- How about working in the floristry based study programmes, you could industry creating floral designs for be maintaining and designing country birthdays, anniversaries and prestigious gardens at grand halls like Chatsworth. events? Or what about creating You could be working as a grounds beautiful bouquets or centre pieces for person, landscape gardener, garden weddings or other lavish occasions? Studies Land-based centre operative or even at a historic With an industry-standard floristry garden in one of Sheffield’s many green studio and fully automated glasshouses, spaces like the Botanical Gardens. adding to our industry standard Alternatively you could pursue a career workshops, and latest equipment and as a pitch manager, creating carpet-like machinery, we’ll have you landscaping, pitches at Bramall Lane, Hillsborough or growing, trading and arranging flowers maybe even Wembley. in no time at all. Such green spaces bring plants and The opportunities to preserve, maintain wildlife. Unfortunately their habitats aren’t and create Sheffield’s green spaces always in the best condition and need a have never been better than here at little love and attention. We will train you The Sheffield College. to preserve our wonderful environment as an environmental operative for the ranger or wildlife service.

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Extended Certificate in Advanced Diploma in Key skills: Countryside Management Floristry –– Enjoy working outdoors –– Attention to detail –– Creativity –– Ability to work on your own Diploma in Intermediate Diploma in –– Design skills –– Business minded Horticulture Horticulture –– Practical –– English and Maths –– Customer service Certificate/Diploma in Intermediate Diploma in Environmental Conservation Floristry

Award/Certificate Diploma in Horticulture ALFIE HULBERT Former horticulture Apprentice,

Valley Landscapes Studies Land-based

“Doing an Apprenticeship jump starts your career which means you develop a strong work ethic. Since completing my Apprenticeship, I now have my own business where I employ another Apprentice.”

In this sector, it is forecast there will be 3,900 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £21,000 per year

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 3,700 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

MEDIA, JOURNALISM Average wages of £27,000 per year AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Sheffield’s pretty high flying when it comes to creative media. Everybody knows that and we’ve got loads of creative companies to boot! So when you say you want to get into media, we don’t blame you.

Our media, journalism and photography We don’t just expect you to turn up study programmes will provide you and complete your study programme. with the perfect foundation to launch We go further to enhance your student into a career in journalism, social experience with us, and help you to media, photography, film production, ensure your CV will make employers marketing or as a high-flying TV take note. executive. Our tutors are all experts in their Sound exciting? It really is. We’ve area and many have worked in the invested millions of pounds in our industries they teach in. For example, Hillsborough Campus to provide you our journalism tutors have worked – Photography and Journalism Media, with the best media opportunities in the and still do work – for newspapers and region. We’ve got photography studios, magazines across the country. They recording studios, a TV studio, edit know all the ins and outs of the industry, suites and production facilities for TV, and there’s nobody better to help you radio and film. start your career than people who have previously done the job you want. We work with a whole host of local employers in the industry to make sure we open as many doors for you during your time here as possible. Recent opportunities have included filming and reporting on live Sheffield Sharks basketball matches, as well as industry placement projects on short films.

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STUDY PROGRAMMES APPRENTICESHIPS MEDIA, JOURNALISM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Extended Diploma in Advanced Key skills: Film, TV & Special FX Journalism –– Creativity –– Initiative –– Attention to detail Extended Diploma in –– Communication skills Journalism & Social Media –– English and Maths –– Organisation Communication –– Persistence and –– Flexible and open to change determination Extended Diploma in –– Ability to work to a brief –– Patience Photography –– Interest in media NCTJ Diploma in Journalism

Diploma in RICKY CHARLESWORTH Creative Media Former journalism student and senior Digital Production journalist for The Yorkshire Post

Diploma in “I decided to study at The Sheffield College Media, Journalism and Photography and Journalism Media, Photography because I saw it as a direct path into the career I wanted. The tutors were great, really approachable and always ready to help, and Introductory Diploma in Games, Film & Photography the software and facilities available to me as a student really helped with my course and building my experience.”

Career: Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Average annual wage: £20,500 per year Role: Operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras and operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes.

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PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC

Sheffield is known worldwide for its creative talent - think Sean Bean, Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard, and films like This is England and The Full Monty. You could be the next big thing! In fact we’ve got a pretty good track record of nurturing creative talent – many of our previous students have gone on to careers in TV, film, West End theatre, music production, band management, on cruise ships and loads more.

We’ve also got loads of opportunities for takes to deliver a creative project to a those of you who prefer to be backstage professional standard, no matter what or behind the camera. You can hone your specialism is. your production skills in our industry- As a student at The Sheffield College Performing Arts and Music standard TV studio, a theatre equipped you will also be part of regular with professional lighting rigs or a productions to the public in our theatre. studio full of the latest editing software. You will cover all aspects of putting on Whether on or off-stage, we’ve got a a show, including event organisation, study programme that will suit you. promotion and performance. Professionalism and preparing you for Some of our latest productions include working life is key to all of our study Grease, Fragments of War and Little programmes. That’s why we’ve invested Women, and have even been staged at millions in our performing arts facilities Kelham Island Museum. to provide a fully equipped theatre, TV and dance studios, editing suites for film You’ll be mentored throughout by and music, recording studios and loads tutors who have all had experience in of rehearsal spaces. the creative industries, so they’re well placed to give you advice and guidance You’ll also get plenty of chances to about breaking into the industry or work on full-scale productions and taking the next step into university or briefs set by industry professionals, further training. such as the BBC, so you’ll know what it

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STUDY PROGRAMMES PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC

Extended Diploma in Key skills: Acting –– Work well under pressure –– Team player – Attention to detail Extended Diploma in – –– Communication Dance –– Creativity –– Confidence –– Enjoy all aspects of –– Determination Extended Diploma in performance –– Initiative Music –– Organised –– English and Maths –– Ambitious Extended Diploma in Music Technology

Extended Diploma in Production Arts JAKE CHILDE Former production arts student

Diploma in Performing Arts and Music Music “I chose The Sheffield College because of the friendly feel I got on my first visit Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) during an Open Day. The college has given me a lot of different opportunities which have constantly opened new doors to different career paths. From September I will be studying Theatre and Performance Technology at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.”

Average wages in this sector are £24,000 per year

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SCIENCE, DENTAL AND PHARMACY

Can you see yourself sifting through evidence at a crime scene as a forensics expert or developing new equipment for hospitals in one of the region’s leading healthcare technology companies? How about working as a pharmacist helping people with their medicines, or maybe even supporting a dentist as a dental assistant?

At The Sheffield College we offer Our staff have all worked out in the study programmes in all of these areas. industry that they are teaching so Some of our study programmes are they know how important real work that specialist you’ll find we’re the only experience is for our students. As a college to offer it for miles around. result they work hard to make links with local employers so we can offer industry We’ve invested lots of money in the Science, Dental and Pharmacy placements, special guest lecturers and best facilities to make sure that we can trips to supplement your learning. help you go further. We’ve launched a specialist dental lab so that you can learn with the same equipment you’ll be using out in industry. We’ve got a range of different labs for each subject, so there really is no better place to prepare yourself for the working world or university.

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STUDY PROGRAMMES APPRENTICESHIPS SCIENCE, DENTAL AND PHARMACY

Extended Diploma in Advanced Key skills: Science with Forensics Dental Nursing –– A good understanding of –– Concentration science Extended Diploma in Advanced –– Problem-solver –– English and Maths Applied Science Pharmacy Services –– Analytical –– Attention to detail –– Investigative mind Extended Diploma in Advanced Dental Technology Laboratory Technician

Extended Certificate in Intermediate Applied Science Pharmacy Services

Diploma in CHRIS PARKER Science Former science student Science, Dental and Pharmacy Career: Pharmacist “The tutors at the college make every module Average annual wage: £44,800 per year interesting and I really believe they’ve helped Role: Pharmacists dispense drugs and medicines in hospitals and pharmacies me get where I am today. I love my job and I’m and advise on and participate in the development and testing of new drugs, glad I had the tutors at The Sheffield College to compounds and therapies. They counsel on the proper use and adverse effects help me discover the career path I wanted and of drugs and medicines. to help me get there.”

In the science sector, it is forecast there will be 1,200 jobs in Sheffield City Region by 2023

Average wages of £40,000 per year

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In this sector, it is forecast there will be 9,700 jobs in SPORT Sheffield City Region by 2023

Sheffield is a city of esteemed sporting prowess, beautiful outdoor scenery and world-class facilities.

Sheffield has produced Olympic gold sporting qualifications, including for medallists, world champions and two our Basketball Academy who play in great football teams. We’re home to the Academy Basketball League. All the prestigious English Institute of this whilst benefiting from our great Sport, training place of Anthony Joshua. connections with all the major sporting Our ice hockey, basketball, netball clubs across the city including Sheffield

and rugby teams have all experienced United, Sheffield Wednesday and Sport success, and we even go mad for the Sheffield Sharks. snooker as it pops its head in for the We’ve got links with hundreds of local World Championships. Sheffield is an employers meaning you’ll get every unrivalled place for you to come and opportunity possible during your time study sport! with us. This could include seminars At The Sheffield College, we’ve hosted by guest lecturers who work in got opportunities in Sport Science, the industry, work placements with the Coaching, Fitness, and a new Elite biggest names in sport or trips to some Basketball pathway. You will study at our of the leading sports establishments in Hillsborough Campus in our top class the world. These are the experiences facilities including floodlit 3G pitches, that will make you stand out to future playing fields, sports halls, gym facilities employers and universities, and we’re on and dance studios. hand to give them to you. That’s not all! You’ll also have the chance to represent the college competitively for one of our many teams in the national leagues and gain additional

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Advanced Key skills: Extended Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning Sport Science –– Physical fitness –– Desire in PE –– Leadership –– Attention to detail Extended Diploma in –– Team player –– Commitment Sport –– Communication skills –– Analytical –– Determination –– English and Maths Certificate in –– Patience Sport - Coaching / Fitness

Diploma in Sport & Active Leisure Sport TESFAHUN AWOKE Career: Fitness instructor Former sport student Average annual wage: £20,900 per year Role: Fitness instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at “Studying at The Sheffield College has private health and fitness centres, local authority run sports and leisure centres, changed my life. It’s really important to me other public and community establishments, and in private homes. to be able to give back to my community and the industry placement I have Career: Leisure and sports manager undertaken has allowed me to do that.” Average annual wage: £26,200 per year Role: Leisure and sports managers organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources required for the provision of sporting, artistic, theatrical and other recreational and amenity services.

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UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES

Do you see yourself working on the front line for one of the country’s emergency services, to serve and protect?

You could be: Whichever area of public services you choose to pursue a career in, the enforcing the law for the police opportunities you’ll have are endless. working within the prison and You will apply the skills that you learn to probation service mock emergency scenarios, including chemical spills and road traffic accidents. tackling fires with the fire service We’ll make sure you know exactly what you’re doing if crisis ever struck. first on the scene with the ambulance service At The Sheffield College we also have strong working links with local protecting the country with the Army, emergency services and public sector Services Public Uniformed RAF, Royal Marines or the Royal Navy employers to offer day visits, and as much support as you need to go further Saving lives as the first call of response, with a career into any of the occupations protecting others from any type of in this industry. We regularly host threat or danger, and generally keeping talks from guest lecturers who work the country safe is as important as any in the public services industries such job. It’s not for everyone, but if it’s for as paramedics, police officers and the you our uniformed public services study Army. These will give you a real taste programmes will make a whole range of of what these careers involve, whilst careers available to you. making some great connections at the same time.

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STUDY PROGRAMMES UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES

Extended Diploma in Key skills: Public Services –– Leadership –– Ability to remain calm –– Team-player –– Fitness – Communication Diploma in – –– Negotiation Public Services –– Decision making –– Sensitivity –– Problem-solver –– Listening skills –– Patience –– English and Maths Introductory Diploma in Public Services

COLE STEVENSON Career: Police officer (sergeant and below)

Former public services student Services Public Uniformed Average annual wage: £38,900 per year Role: Police officers (Sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and “My course helped me develop the vital enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police operate within the specialised police service for the railway network across Britain. skills I need for this career, such as problem solving, teamwork and leadership. To say the tutors were great is an understatement. Career: Paramedic Nothing was ever too much trouble for them Average annual wage: £33,700 per year and they would go out of their way to help Role: Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency and support me.” situations, and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.

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A LEVELS

If an academic approach to learning suits you best and you fancy studying more than one subject at a time, A Levels are a great option.

A Levels at The Sheffield Sixth Form We’ll be on hand to advise you on which are varied and exciting, with subjects subjects you need to take to get you to ranging from Fine Art and Film Studies where you want to be. Just ask! to English Literature and Physics. You There will also be support available are able to study three or four A Levels during your study to help you make at the same time, giving you the chance those big decisions; which university, to enjoy a varied education and keeping

which course, which career. We’ll be LevelsA your options open for the future. organising trips to university open days A perfect route into university, Higher and employer workplaces, as well as and Degree Apprenticeships, or any supporting you with UCAS applications, career you fancy turning your hand to, CV writing and interview preparation. you will study A Levels for two years By the time you finish with us, you’ll be in our brand new Sixth Form at City ready for anything! Campus. You will also gain key skills KAT PADMORE such as research and report writing to Former A Level student help you succeed in the future, be it at university or in your job. Before you choose your A Levels it’s “I feel so relieved that all of the hard work has finally important to have a think about what your end goal might be. If you’ve got a paid off. Studying at The Sheffield College has been university course or career already in the best educational experience of my life. I’ve really mind, you’ll probably find that you will enjoyed my subjects, the teachers are great and I’ve need to choose A Levels that relate to that. If you don’t know yet, don’t worry. had so much fun. The SEND team has been incredible – I couldn’t have done it without them.”

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A LEVELS

Business Studies History

Biology Law

Chemistry Maths

Criminology Media Studies

English Language Photography A LevelsA Title Here Title

English Literature Physics

Film Studies Psychology

Fine Art Sociology

Geography Theatre Studies

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APPRENTICESHIPS

Are you liking the idea of working and developing your skills full-time as an Apprentice? We’ve put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions about Apprenticeships to help you with the basics.

Do I get paid for doing an What subjects can I do an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship in? Yes. An Apprenticeship is a full-time job The list is endless. Here at The which includes on-the-job training, so Sheffield College we currently offer you get a qualification at the same time Apprenticeships in over 30 different as earning a wage. Most employers pay subjects. These range from IT to more than the National Minimum Wage catering, engineering and bakery. You for Apprentices as well. can find our full offer atwww.sheffcol.

ac.uk/apprenticeships Apprenticeships Do employers value an Apprenticeship on my CV as much How do I find an Apprenticeship? as other qualifications? You’ll find all of our Apprenticeships A recent study found that UK employers listed within the study programme cited work experience as their top sections of this guide. priority when hiring new candidates. However, as an Apprenticeship is a real An Apprenticeship shows that you’re job, you’ll also need to apply for one of not only qualified, but that you already our vacancies. We also have an internal have experience of doing the job Apprenticeship recruitment team, Job you’re applying for – something that is Connect, who’ll help you to find the role invaluable. you want and help you to apply. Get in What does an Apprenticeship involve? touch with them today at jobconnect@ sheffcol.ac.uk. Every Apprenticeship is different, but typically you’ll be employed on a full- All of our live vacancies can be found at time basis spending roughly four days www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeship/ a week training and working with your vacancies employer, and one day a week in college. Applying for an Apprenticeship is like applying for a job in the sense that you will need a vacancy to apply for.

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INCLUSION

The Inclusion offer at The Sheffield College is for students who have a variety of support needs, learning difficulties or disabilities. We offer two different pathways for students with high support needs, designed to give them the opportunity to develop their independence, confidence and skills for social situations, everyday life and work.

1. Pathway for Independent Living 2. Pathway to Supported Work This pathway is the perfect preparation By continuing to develop skills for

for students who are looking to take self-confidence, students will be Inclusion their next step in life. We will promote prepared for a successful working life and develop the experience of living and gain experience of what it means independently, working with students on to be employed as part of a wider team their self-sufficiency and self-confidence. through our fantastic work experience Students will be introduced to crucial opportunities. Students will be skills for living independently such as supported with key employability skills travel, cooking, domestic skills, the throughout and receive regular feedback DANNY BREMNER value of money, forming appropriate from our expert staff. On this pathway, Pathway to Supported Work relationships, healthy living and being students have the opportunity to study Former intern and now Grounds involved in the community. and progress on Supported Work Maintenance Apprentice at Amey Skills, Retail, Work Skills and also gain a Supported Internship with one of our employer partners, including Amey. “It changes your frame of mind and it helps you to go about things in a proper work place. I wasn’t a very We also offer a third pathway which has been designed to help confident person, pretty quiet and shy, but it has students re-discover their passion for education and work. opened me up a lot.” 3. Pathway to Career Discovery Unsure about what the future might hold? This exciting pathway gives students the opportunity to discover new passions and career inspiration through a variety of interactive cross-college curriculum taster sessions, including animal care, catering, horticulture, sport and more. As well as spending time pursuing new interests, students will refresh their English and Maths skills to re-energise their appetite for success.

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PROGRAMMES “AMEY HAVE

College Certificate in Pathway to Career Discovery FILLED MY College Certificate in Pathway for Independent Living

Certificate in Pathway to Supported Work CONFIDENCE

UP SO WELL. Inclusion I CAN’T Our Inclusion Programmes are Our number one priority is to make further enhanced throughout the sure our students learn in a safe year with opportunities for students environment. Our friendly staff are to participate in additional sporting experts in providing support for young events, overnight and week-long people with a wide range of specific residential stays, educational visits, needs. They provide students with the lunch-time activities and end-of-year best possible learning environment so BELIEVE I AM celebration events. that they can achieve their goals. STILL HERE.” Ellie Buckley Pathway to Supported Work Former intern and now Apprentice at Amey For the most up-to-dateFor the mostinformation up-to-date and entryinformation requirements, and entry requirements, 148 please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/coursesplease visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses 149 A Guide for School Leavers 2020/2021 www.sheffcol.ac.uk

HOW TO APPLY

4 Your first choice We will invite you for an interview or audition. It’s nothing formal, we just want to make sure To apply for a student programme or the course is right for you. A Levels, simply follow these steps:

Offer made 1 Apply online 5 We’ll make you a conditional offer and remind If you’re currently in Year 11 and at school in Sheffield, Rotherham you of the entry requirements. If you don’t think or Barnsley you will apply online through Sheffield Progress. Your you’ll get the grades, don’t worry, we will help school will support you through this process. you explore alternative options. If you are applying from outside of Sheffield, you can apply on our 6 website by clicking ‘Apply Now’ on the page of your chosen study programme or A Levels. Keeping in touch If you’re unsure which study programme is right for you, please visit Give us a try an Open Day to get an idea of what’s on offer, or contact our Learner If anything changes and you don’t 7 Recruitment Team on 0114 260 2600 who will be able to help you. want to do the study programme You’ll be invited to attend you originally applied for, let us an admissions event to meet know. Just get in touch and we’ll your tutors and some of your help you move forward or apply for classmates who will be on your something else. study programme. 2 We’ll let you know when we’ve received your application 8 Enrol Check online at Sheffield 3 Progress or, if you have You’ll be invited to attend a welcome event or enrolment session (we’ll applied through our website, contact you with the exact date and time). You’ll need to bring things like your keep an eye on your emails Application processing exam certificates and ID with you. If you don’t get the grades for the study for acknowledgement of programme you applied for, come to enrolment anyway and we can arrange Our expert team will process your an alternative study programme for you. receipt. application. Please make sure your contact details are accurate as we may need to contact you to If you are applying for an Apprenticeship, please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/ discuss further. apprenticeship/vacancies to find one of our live vacancies.

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Automotive Level Course Entry requirements Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 2 in English Language and Maths, 1 Transport Maintenance O or completion of a foundation certificate

Grade 2 in English Language and Maths, Award in Vehicle Accident Repair O or completion of a foundation certificate

Please note the following entry requirements Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, 2 Diploma in Vehicle Inspection O are intended as a guide only. For more detailed or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, and the most up-to-date information, please visit Diploma in Vehicle Fitting O or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance www.sheffcol.ac.uk/course/search Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair O or completion of Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance

Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Grade 4 in English Language and Maths, O Accident Repair or completion of Level 1 Body and Paint

Intermediate Vehicle Accident Repair 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including (Body or Paint) Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

Advanced Vehicle Accident Repair 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 (Body or Paint) Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

Aviation, Tourism and Events

Level Course Entry requirements Campus

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 College Certificate in Aviation & Tourism C English Language

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 Certificate in Air Cabin Crew C English Language and Maths Animal Care 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, or a Level 1 Extended Certificate in Travel & Tourism C BTEC Qualification Level Course Entry requirements Campus 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including No formal requirements. English and 3 Certificate in Aviation Operations C 1 Diploma in Animal Care H English Language and Maths Maths assessment at enrolment 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Diploma in Travel & Tourism C 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care H English Language and Maths English Language and Science Diploma in Hospitality & Event 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Extended Diploma in Animal 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including C 3 H Management English Language and Maths Management English Language, Maths and Double Science

Advanced Veterinary Nursing 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language, Maths and Science

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Business Catering and Hospitality Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 Introductory Diploma in Business H 1 Catering & Hospitality C English Language English Language

4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 2 Certificate in Business C/H Bakery C English Language and/or Maths English Language

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Intermediate Accounting Apprenticeship 2 Catering & Hospitality Level 1 Catering; min. Entry 3 Functional Skills C English Language and Maths Certificate in Bakery Level 1 Bakery, min. Entry 3 Functional Skills C Intermediate Business Administration 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Intermediate Bakery Apprenticeship Intermediate Customer Service 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language and Maths Practitioner Apprenticeship English Language and Maths no lower than E/2 Intermediate Hospitality Team Member 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Extended Diploma in Business 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 3 C & Accounting English Language and Maths Intermediate Commis Chef Minimum Level 1 English and Maths, Apprenticeship or equivalent Extended Diploma in Business 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including C & Enterprise English Language and Maths 3 Diploma in Professional Bakery Level 2 Bakery; 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above C

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Diploma in Professional Cookery Extended Diploma in Business & Law C Level 2 Catering; min Level 1 Functional Skills C English Language and Maths (MSK Skills Academy)

Extended Diploma in Business 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Diploma in Hospitality & Event C 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including & Marketing English Language and Maths Management (Greene King C English Language Advanced Assistant Accountant 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Skills Academy) Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

Advanced Business Administration 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Childcare and Education 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Advanced HR Support Apprenticeship Level Course Entry requirements Campus English Language and Maths 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 1 Diploma in Childcare C Advanced Paralegal Apprenticeship English Language English Language and Maths 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Maths at 2 Certificate in Childcare C Advanced Team Leader/Supervisor 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 and English Language at 4 or above Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Intermediate Teaching Assistant 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 Diploma in Childcare C English Language and Maths

Advanced Teaching Assistant 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

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Civil Engineering Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus

Extended Diploma in Construction & 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum 3 C Intermediate Plastering Apprenticeship The Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Language, Maths & Science Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent)

Extended Diploma in Construction & 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum C Intermediate Bricklaying Apprenticeship The Built Environment (Construction) Language, Maths & Science Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent)

Advanced Construction & The Built 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Level 2 Electrical Installation, min. Level 2 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation O Environment Apprenticeship Language and Maths Functional Skills

Level 2 Electrical Installation, min. Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing O Functional Skills Construction and Building Trades Advanced Plumbing Apprenticeship 5 GCSEs grade 2 or above Level Course Entry requirements Campus Advanced Carpentry & Joinery 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English 1 Diploma in Brickwork C Language Advanced Painting & Decorating 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Diploma in Carpentry C Language 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Advanced Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Diploma in Painting & Decorating C Language

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English Diploma in Plumbing O Language Design and Visual Arts 2 Diploma in Brickwork Level 1 Brickwork C Level Course Entry requirements Campus

Diploma in Painting & Decorating Level 1 Painting & Decorating C Introductory Diploma in Games, 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including English 1 H/P Film & Photography Language Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 Carpentry; min. Entry 3 Functional Skills C 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English 2 Diploma in Art & Design H Language and preferably an art-related subject Diploma in Plumbing Plumbing Level 1 or 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above O Diploma in Games Design & Interactive 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English H/P 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Media Language Diploma in Electrical Installation O English Language and Maths 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 3 Extended Diploma in Fine Art H Intermediate Construction Building Language and preferably an art-related subject 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above (Maintenance Operations) Apprenticeship 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Extended Diploma in 3D Design H Intermediate Plumbing & Heating Language and preferably an art-related subject 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above Apprenticeship 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Extended Diploma in Fashion & Textiles H Intermediate Sign Making 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language and preferably an art-related subject Apprenticeship Language and Maths no lower than 2 Extended Diploma in NextGen Games 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English H/P Intermediate Carpentry & Joinery 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Animation & VFX Skills Language Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Extended Diploma in Graphic Design H Intermediate Painting & Decorating 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Language an art-related subject Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 18+ Foundation Diploma in Art & Design H 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including minimum Language Intermediate Dry Lining Apprenticeship Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent)

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Engineering Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 Certificate in Engineering O 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy Level 2 C English Language

5 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Diploma in Hairdressing Hairdressing Level 2 C 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations O English Language, Maths and Science Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up Hair & Media Make-up Level 2 or Level 2 Beauty Minimum Level 1 English and Maths. C Intermediate Welding Apprenticeship (Kryolan Skills Academy) Therapy. Minimum of Functional Skills at Level 1 The employer will set the criteria

Intermediate Engineering 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

Intermediate Performing Engineering 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Operations Apprenticeship English Language, Maths and a Science Health and Social Care Intermediate Performing Manufacturing 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Level Course Entry requirements Campus Operations Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Award/Certificate in Health, Social Care 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including Extended Diploma in Electrical 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 1 C/H/P 3 O & Children’s and Young People’s Settings English Language & Electronic Engineering Language, Maths and Double Science Certificate/Extended Diploma in Health 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 C/H/P 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including & Social Care English Language Extended Diploma in Engineering English Language, Science and Maths O 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including (preferably at grade 6) Intermediate Adult Care Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Extended Diploma in Engineering 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including (Liberty Steel Female Engineering English Language, Science and Maths Intermediate Health & Social Care 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Skills Academy) (preferably at grade 6) Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

Advanced Maintenance Operative 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Intermediate Hospital Care (NHS) 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Engineering Technician Apprenticeship English Language, Maths and a Science Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Diploma/Extended Diploma in 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Advanced Engineering Technician 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 C/H/P Apprenticeship English Language, Maths and a Science Health & Social Care English Language and Maths 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Advanced Adult Care Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Hair and Beauty Advanced Health & Social Care 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Level Course Entry requirements Campus

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 Award in Hair & Beauty C English Language

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 Certificate/Diploma in Hairdressing C English Language Inclusion 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Course Entry requirements Campus Diploma in Beauty Therapy C English Language Certificate in Supported No formal entry requirements, learners must C/H/P 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Pathway to Supported Work have a current EHCP Diploma in Hair & Media Make-up C English Language College Certificate in No formal entry requirements, learners C/H 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Pathway for Independent Living must have a current EHCP Intermediate Barbering Apprenticeship English Language

Intermediate Hairdressing Professional 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language

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IT and Computing Level Course Entry requirements Campus Media, Journalism and Photography Introduction Diploma to 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (or equivalent), including Level Course Entry requirements Campus 1 C Information Technology English Language and Maths Introductory Diploma in Games, 3 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 H/P 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including Film & Photography English Language 2 Diploma in Digital Applications C English Language and Maths Diploma in Creative Media Digital 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 H Diploma in Networks & Cyber 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including Production English Language C Security English Language and Maths 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Diploma in Photography H Intermediate ICT Practitioner 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (or equivalents), including English Language Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Extended Diploma in Film, TV 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 H 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including & Special FX English Language 3 Diploma in IT (General) C English Language and Maths no lower than a 3 Extended Diploma in Journalism & 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including H Diploma in IT (Networks & Cyber 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including Social Media Communication English Language C Security) – Millgate Skills Academy English Language and Maths plus employer interview 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Extended Diploma in Photography H Diploma in IT (Software & Data) – 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including English Language C WANdisco Skills Academy English Language and Maths plus employer interview NCTJ Diploma in Journalism GCSE English Language grade 4 or above H 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Advanced Infrastructure Technician Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology Set by employers on an individual basis, Apprenticeship Advanced Journalism Apprenticeship subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship plus English and Maths at Level 2

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Advanced Digital Marketer Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology Apprenticeship subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Performing Arts and Music Advanced Software Development Language, Mathematics and a Science or Technology Technician Apprenticeship Level Course Entry requirements Campus subject; or a relevant Intermediate Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 Diploma in Music H English Language plus audition Land-based Studies 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) H Level Course Entry requirements Campus English Language plus audition

Award/Certificate/Diploma 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 1 H 3 Extended Diploma in Acting H in Horticulture English Language English Language plus audition

Award/Certificate/Diploma 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 2 H Extended Diploma in Dance H in Horticulture English Language English Language plus audition 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Intermediate Horticulture 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language Extended Diploma in Music H Apprenticeship and Maths no lower than Level 1 Functional Skills English Language and Music plus audition 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Intermediate Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language Extended Diploma in Music Technology H Floristry Apprenticeship and Maths no lower than Level 1 Functional Skills English Language plus audition

Extended Certificate Countryside 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Language, 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 H Extended Diploma in Production Arts H Management Maths and Double Science English Language plus audition

Certificate/Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English Language H Environmental Conservation

Advanced Diploma in 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Floristry Apprenticeship Language and Maths, or Floristry Level 2

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Science, Dental and Pharmacy Uniformed Public Services Level Course Entry requirements Campus Level Course Entry requirements Campus

4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 Diploma in Science C 1 Introductory Diploma in Public Services 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above H/P English Language 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 Diploma in Public Services H/P 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including English English Language 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science Language, Maths and Double Science/ C/H individual sciences 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services H/P English Language Intermediate Pharmacy Services 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Apprenticeship English Language and Maths

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English Extended Diploma in Science with A Levels 3 Language, Maths and Double Science/ C Forensics individual sciences Level Course Entry requirements Campus

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English 3 3 A Levels 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English Language and Maths Extended Diploma in Applied Science Language, Maths and Double Science/ H/P individual sciences 4 A Levels 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, including English Language and Maths

5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Additional requirements Extended Diploma in Dental Technology C English Language, Maths and Double Science Business Studies n/a C

Advanced Dental Nursing 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Grade 6 - 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core + Additional Science. Biology C Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 6 – 9 Biology (if sciences taken individually).

Advanced Pharmacy Services 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Grade 6 – 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core + Additional Science. Chemistry C Apprenticeship English Language and Maths 6 – 9 Chemistry (if sciences taken individually).

Advanced Laboratory Technician 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Criminology n/a C Apprenticeship English Language, Maths and Double Science English Language Grade 5 – 9 English Language C

English Literature Grade 5 – 9 English Language C

Film Studies n/a C Sport Fine Art Grade 4 or above in an art-related subject C Level Course Entry requirements Campus Geography Grade 4 – 9 in Geography (if taken) C 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above, including 1 Diploma in Sport & Active Leisure H History Grade 4 – 9 in History (if taken) C English Language Law n/a C Certificate in Sport – 5 GCSEs grade 3 or above, including 2 H Coaching/Fitness pathway English Language Maths Grade 6 – 9 in Maths C 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including 3 Extended Diploma in Sport H Media Studies n/a C English Language Photography Grade 4 or above in an art-related subject C 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including Extended Diploma in Sport Science H Grade 6 – 9 Maths. 6 – 9 Double Science or Core + Additional Science. English Language, Maths and PE/Science Physics C 6 – 9 Physics (if sciences taken individually). Advanced Supporting Teaching & 5 GCSEs grade 4 or equivalent, including Grade 5 – 9 in Maths and English Language. Grade 5 – 9 in at least Learning in PE Apprenticeship English Language and Maths Psychology C one science subject.

Sociology n/a C

Theatre Studies n/a C

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