Success Revealed Full-Time Prospectus 2014/15 a Guide to Study Programmes

success revealed Full-time Prospectus 2014/15 A guide to Study Programmes

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2 Contents

Help and Support 12 Care and Guidance 15 Life as a student 16 Revealing what parents would really like to know 18 Revealing what students really want to ask 20 Qualiﬁcations and skills 22 How you can progress 23 Costs, fees and ﬁnancial assistance 24

A Levels 26 Accounting, Business & Law 30 Apprenticeships 34 Art, Design & Photography 38 Computing & IT 40 Courses for adult students 42 Engineering, Mechanics & Advanced Technology 48 English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) 54 Foundation Studies 56 Hairdressing, Beauty & Associated Therapies 58 Healthcare & Childcare 62 Higher Education 64 Hospitality & Catering 66 Media 68 Music & Music Technology 70 Performing Arts 72 Public Services 74 www.into-exchange.comScience 76 Sport 78 Supported Learning 80 Travel 81

How to apply 82 Application Form 83

©2014 Changes to the directory This directory was prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates. Although the College takes reasonable care to provide the courses, services and facilities described, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course, service or facility. Any course, service or facility may be altered or withdrawn owing to circumstances beyond the College’s reasonable control. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, lack of demand, equipment failure, industrial action, departure of any key personnel, change in government policy, withdrawal or reduction of funding and change in law. The information in this directory is for general guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

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I am delighted that you are thinking about choosing Northampton College to help you take the next step with your education and career. Our teachers and support staff are highly qualified specialists who will help you during your time with us. 93% of our students achieve their qualification and 85% go on to further study or employment. This is your opportunity to get ahead and be what you wish to be. We welcome students of all ages and abilities and focus on helping you to decide on the best type of study, whether you would benefit from studying vocational subjects or following an academic course. During your time at college, you will be supported to think about and prepare for your next steps into employment, further or higher education or training. You will also be able to try out some enterprise activities so we look forward to hearing your creative ideas. This is an exciting time to be joining Northampton College. We have completed the re-development of brand new state-of-art, industry standard facilities at Booth Lane and Lower Mounts in Northampton. The College was judged to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2013 and we are now working towards becoming outstanding. We have a wide range of courses on offer at many levels so whatever your starting point, we can advise you on the best route to take to help you progress. If you are… • Leaving school and seeking an Apprenticeship, vocational or academic qualifications • Seeking to improve your English, maths or computer skills • Wishing to learn English or improve your language skills • Wishing to retrain to change your career or gain promotion • An employer, small or large, wanting to improve your workforce • Returning to education after a gap • Seeking an Access course to go into higher education

…contact us, take a look at our website or come along to one of our Open Eventswww.into-exchange.com and talk to our teachers and advisors. You could also take a weekday evening tour at Booth Lane when we will be happy to show you around. I hope that you will choose Northampton College and look forward to seeing you. ©2014Pat Brennan-Barrett – Principal

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Open Events 2013/14 Booth Lane & Lower Mounts Wednesday 13 November 2013 – 5pm - 7.30pm Saturday 23 November 2013 – 10am - 1pm Tuesday 25 February 2014 – 5pm - 7.30pm Saturday 15 March 2014 – 10am - 1pm Tuesday 1 July 2014 – 5pm - 7.30pm Daventry Tuesday 19 November 2013 – 5pm - 7pm Saturday 17 May 2014 – 12pm - 4pm

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5 Our locations...

Booth Lane The College’s largest site at Booth Lane beneﬁts from a brand new, state of the art building providing the very latest facilities and resources. A circular- shaped library with separate study areas, computer suites, professional theatre spaces including an open-air amphitheatre for outside productions and live performances, state-of-the-art automotive spray booths and dedicated science labs with central ﬂoating teaching islands are just some of the latest teaching technologies in the new building. There is also a fully-stocked shop called NC Central which offers a wide variety of items, many of which you might need for your studies. If you’re keen on sport, you’ll love our fabulous Sports Hall and gym facilities!

Lower Mounts The site at Lower Mounts is situated in Northampton town centre and includes excellent facilities and special resources for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students, including a commercial hair and nail studio and a nail bar training salon. www.into-exchange.com

DaventryD OurO newly re-furbished facilities at Daventry pprovide the perfect accommodation for vocational pprogrammes. The library has been upgraded and hhas many computer stations for students to use aas part of their studies and research. There are ©2014 ttwow hairdressing and beauty therapy salons, all eequipped with the latest teaching and learning ttechnology,e as well as specially designed studios fforo art and design courses, an automotive area and themedtht classrooms for engineering. The Daventry ccentre also beneﬁts from a dedicated area for studentss with learning difﬁculties and disabilities wwhere they can practice independent living skills. 6 The Lookout The Lookout at Booth Lane serves a wide choice of meals and drinks. There is always a varied daily menu with healthy eating and vegetarian options. If you’re after a light bite to refuel The Lookout Express is the place to go! Also on sale is a wide range of breads, rolls, pastries and cookies plus a range of snack and confectionery items, all produced on the premises by our students. The cafeterias at our Daventry and Lower Mounts sites also offer a wide choice of meals, snacks and light bites! Site Info

The Lane Restaurant & Brasserie Our award-winning restaurant and brasserie at Booth Lane is open to members of the public and has developed a reputation for high quality food and service at very reasonable prices. Our hospitality and catering students get the opportunity to develop and practice their skills in the kitchen, restaurant www.into-exchange.comand bar areas to paying customers.

The Salon NC The College’s hairdressing and beauty salons are situated at Lower Mounts and Daventry ©2014and offer an extensive range of hair, beauty and complementary treatments to members of the public at very competitive prices. The salons are run by our up and coming hairdressers and beauty therapists as part of their study programmes.

7 reveal student stories

Bring the College to life with NC TV: if you have a smartphone download the free NC TV app and point your phone at anything where you see the NC TV icon to reveal the video. If you don’t have a smartphone just go to NC TV at www.youtube.com/NorthamptonCollege01

Viewing our student videos is easy:

Download the free NC TV App for your smartphone by searching for ‘Northampton College’ Point your device at an image that contains the NC TV icon and watch the student in the photo talking about the College! TVwww.into-exchange.com

8 For course information and applications, please call 0845 300 4401 or check out www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk TV “I’ve always wanted to be a hairstylist. I travel from Corby but it’s worth it. Eventually, I’d like to open my own place.”

Donal Carmichael – Hairdressing

TV “I chose Northampton College because I knew it could help to bridge the gap between school and university. www.into-exchange.comAfter college, I’m planning to study International Relations at the University of Westminster and then I’m hoping to develop my own charity organisation.”

9 Start here… We want you to choose the right programme of study. These ﬁve questions will help you make the right decision about what to do next:

Do you have any ideas about what you’d like to do, 1. now and in the future? Think about what you’re good at, what subjects you enjoy, what you’d like to study.

Do you have half an hour to spare? 2. Take a look through the following pages at the many different subjects available. There are lots of courses, qualiﬁcations and study programmes to choose from.

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Have you found a course that looks right for you? 3. If so, ﬁll in the Application Form at the back of this guide. Then send it FREEPOST to the Enrolment ©2014Centre. We’ll have a look and will invite you in to talk about your choice.

10 Not sure what you want to do? Don’t worry, 4. not everyone knows what they want to do. Simply telephone our Enrolment Centre on 0845 300 4401 and we’ll invite you to come in for a chat to help you decide.

Don’t have any qualiﬁcations? No problem, you don’t 5. necessarily need prior qualiﬁcations to study at the College. Talk to our staff on the number above – they’ll be happy to explain the different options open to you, depending on your age, experience and what you want to do. www.into-exchange.com

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11 Help and support

Supporting your studies Examinations soon as possible so that we can be sure we have the evidence We realise that for many students When it comes to exam time, needed to make the application. joining us this will be your first your tutor will make sure you’re You and your tutors will also need experience of college life. So, we entered for the correct exam to complete a request form for want to reassure you – we’ll give or registered for the correct each exam that you enter. you support whenever you need qualification. They are there to it, whatever you’re studying and help you and support you with whatever your particular learning your examination entries and The Additional Support Team needs. registrations. However, it is ultimately your responsibility to If you have disabilities or make sure you are entered for all additional needs, we want you Your Personal Tutor your examinations. to know you’ll be well supported As soon as you start your by the College. Our Additional For examination details, i.e. studies, you’ll be allocated www.into-exchange.comSupport Team is here to offer dates, times and venues, you’ll a Personal Tutor. This is the help and guidance, whether need to refer to the relevant person you can go to for help, you have health problems, Examinations Notice board at advice and support – whether learning difficulties, dyslexia, either Northampton or Daventry, it’s for your study programme physical or learning disabilities or look on Moodle or access the or personal issues. You’ll attend problems with reading, writing Intranet from home. We’ll regular tutorials and together or Mathematics. If English isn’t normally send examination/ with your tutor, you’ll decide on your first language, we may also course results and certificates your Individual Learning Plan be able to provide additional to your home address, and you (ILP). You’ll be able to agree your language support, including sign can collect summer results for own personal learning targets, language support. A Levels and GCSEs from the ©2014talk about your progress and, of College. If you need additional learning course, your achievements at support, we’re here to help. Each college will be recorded. If you believe you should have team has specialist teachers and special access arrangements for we’ll help you get through the any exams you take please talk to course and achieve your goals. your tutor or your personal tutor or Additional Support staff as

12 TV “If you need additional learning support, we’re here to help. Each team has specialist teachers and we’ll help you get through the course and achieve your goals.”

Paulami Ganguly – Additional Support

Students with learning Contact with your parents Libraries/ Learning Resources Centres in Curriculum Delivery difficulties or disabilities If you’re under 19 at the start of and a Gold Award for its success We’ll make all reasonable your course, we’ll need to keep in running the Six Book Challenge adjustments to our provision, your parents/carers informed about which promotes and encourages ensuring that students with your progress and attendance at learning difficulties or disabilities the College. We’ll send a written reading and literacy to students are not disadvantaged on our report home twice a year and ask The state of the art library at sites. We offer an information your parents/carers to attend a Booth Lane has been built to Parents’ and Carers’ Evening. booklet ‘Support for Learning’ accommodate all learning styles that gives details of the help and with areas for quiet study, support available to students with College Libraries group study and IT access. disabilities, and this information is In addition to their curriculum regularly reviewed and updated. The libraries are here to support subjects, students are taught Copies are availablewww.into-exchange.com from the you in your studies and also in about presentations, plagiarism, Main Receptions, the Enrolment your personal and professional effective revision and many other Centre or from Additional development, and offer a generic skills relevant to their Support staff. You can also fantastic range of resources studies. Over 4,000 students download it from the website. and facilities. Once you’ve have benefited from an extensive Please ask if you require copies enrolled at the College, you can programme of information and in other formats. To find out more join the libraries and borrow up study skills development that or discuss your needs with the to six items at a time. Please has helped them to hone their team, please fill in the relevant remember, we operate a fine research techniques and writing section in the Application Form at system for any item that is the back of this directory, or call skills. The programme has made ©2014 returned late or is lost and we the Additional Support Team on a positive contribution to the ask all our library users to respect 01604 734321. retention and achievement of their learning environment. students over the last five years. Northampton College currently holds the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for the Effective Integration of

13 Learning Facilitators Our Learning Facilitators are here to support you in your independent study, should you require any help. For more information, please contact your library at: Daventry: Tel: 01604 736 312 Email: [email protected] Northampton: Tel: 01604 734 208 Email: [email protected] Lower Mounts: Tel: 01604 736 209 Email: [email protected] For more information please contact Library staff or look at our website: http://library.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

TV “You can get information and advice about your future career from our Futures team.”

Mark Owen Student Services Manager

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14 Care and guidance

Student Services team Equality and Diversity Childcare at Lower Mounts Here at Northampton College, We are committed to a policy of We offer a full day care nursery we aim to take good care of inclusiveness and diversity. As at Lower Mounts which operates all our students. So, whatever part of our Public Sector Duty we during term time and is open your needs, whether personal, aim to promote an environment of from 8.45am-5.15pm (4.15pm financial or academic, you’ll find a equality, and make a commitment Friday). huge range of resources to help that nobody will be treated less and guide you throughout your favourably than others on grounds For more information please time at the College. of race, gender, belief, sexual contact the Nursery on orientation, age, disability or 01604 736210. learning difficulty. Futures Service If at any stage you feel you are Childcare at Daventry Our Futures team offers being discriminated against or information, advice and guidance This is provided through ‘Tertiary harassed, use the college ‘Tell us to students who need help with Tots’, a full day care nursery open How we are Doing’ procedures study options, progression routes from 8.45am-5pm (4.30pm on to raise the issue. This procedure or career choice. Fridays) during term time and can be initiated through your an after school club open from tutor, Curriculum Manager or 3pm- 5.30pm during term time. College Counsellor through Student Services. Holiday play schemes for four to 12 year old children operate in all A free and confidential holidays except the Christmas counselling service is available Childcare break and are open from 8.30am- to all our students. Counselling Full and part-time childcare 5.30pm. gives you the opportunity to is available at Northampton, discuss anything you may be Daventry and Lower Mounts For more information please concerned about, and helps you at very reasonable cost for contact the Nursery on to deal with your situation by children up to school age. Our 01604 736500. making your own choices. fees are very competitive and help may be available to Safeguarding Policy Student Welfare students through the Student Support Fund. Please contact We recognise that members Our Student Services team can the Student Services Team for of staff and students have give you information and advice more information. If you are an important role to play in on any issues relating to student www.into-exchange.comaged under 20 at the start of safeguarding the welfare welfare including housing issues the academic year, you may be of children and vulnerable and entitlement to benefits whilst eligible for assistance with the adults, preventing their abuse. studying. In addition they can cost of your childcare through the In consultation with Social offer financial support through Care to Learn scheme. Please Services, we have produced a the Student Support Fund which contact Student Services for comprehensive policy to ensure can assist with all the costs more details. that the welfare of the child is associated with coming to college. always placed at the centre of our activities. Anyone who would Childcare at Booth Lane Student Mentors like to see a copy of this policy Northampton College Day should contact the Director of ©2014Student mentors can offer you Student Services or view it on Nursery at Booth Lane offers extra help and support on any full day care and operates during our website. issues that may be causing you term time and is open from difficulty or interfering with your Contact Student Services 8.45am-5.15pm (4.15pm Friday). studies. You’ll find mentors in on 01604 734293 or the Student Services Centres at For further information please 01604 734015. Booth Lane, Daventry and contact the Nursery on Lower Mounts. 01604 734259. 15 Life as a student

Enjoy student life to activities. The NCSU is always raise any issues about college life. the full looking for students to help This provides a great opportunity with their activities. for Ambassadors to represent Student life is not just about the interests of their fellow studying. It’s also about making As a student at Northampton students, and to make new friends, relaxing and College you are eligible to sure their voice is heard in the socialising. Here at Northampton purchase an NUS card which College. In addition, we also College, we have a campus entitles you to a wide range of ask students to help with the environment with ‘real life’ benefits, such as reduced prices evaluation and development of resources that include places to in many stores. The new look their Individual Learning Plans. eat and our own Students’ Union NUS Extra card offers an even The College hosts an annual – giving you every opportunity greater range of discounts and conference for students where to really make the most of the this is available from representatives get together to facilities provided for you. www.nus.org.uk/en/nus- meet the Principal and discuss www.into-exchange.comextra at a cost of £12. For further issues which affect them. information, please contact the Students’ Union (NCSU) Student Liaison Officer on In addition, the student body When you join the College 01604 734031. has the opportunity to elect two as a full-time student, you’ll student governors who will liaise automatically become a member with the Students’ Union and Student Ambassadors of the Students’ Union. This is an the College Management Team, organisation designed to promote We believe it’s very important to representing students’ interests. the interests and welfare of listen to what our students have college students, and its officers to say. To ensure we do this, we ©2014are elected through a democratic elect Student Ambassadors from process (which means they’ve across the college to represent been voted in by other students). the student body. We have a vibrant Students’ All Student Ambassadors Union, which organises many are given the opportunity to trips and events, providing you meet with college managers, with a great social life, and you Curriculum Staff and members can also take part in fund-raising of the Student Services Team, to 16 Enrichment Programme As a full-time student, you’re entitled to take part in the Enrichment Programme. This programme is designed to reflect the activities that you want to take part in, and so your ideas for new activities are welcome. The types of activities we offer include: • Sporting activities, teams and events (including Football and Table Tennis) • First Aid • Music • Driving Test Theory • Street Dance www.into-exchange.com • Digital Photography • Fitness Centre • Sign Language.

We also run day trips, such as: ©2014Alton Towers, The Clothes Show Live and Thorpe Park If you are interested in taking part in any of these activities, you can contact Student Services or email [email protected] The all-important questions you’d really like to ask:

17 Revealing what parents would really like to know…

What happens after the application form Who monitors my daughter’s/son’s is sent in? progress? You’ll find the application form at the back of this At the start of their course, every student prospectus. Your son or daughter should complete is allocated a Personal Tutor, who will take and return it, which will then register their interest responsibility for your daughter or son’s progress with Northampton College. Once we’ve processed and development. This is the person your daughter it, our Enrolment Team will contact your son or or son should go to for help, advice and support daughter in writing, inviting them to attend an throughout their studies. Each student meets interview at the College. regularly with their Personal Tutor to decide on their learning targets, to discuss their progress and to Acknowledgement will be sent via email for online implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). applications and via mail for hard-copy applications within ten working days of receipt. Interview letters will be sent within eight weeks. Who do they go to if they have a problem? Your daughter or son can go to their Personal Tutor What if my daughter or son changes their if they have a problem, who will always be on hand mind about the course they’ve chosen? to offer help and advice. A free and confidential counselling service is also available to all our Making a decision about what you want to study students, giving them the opportunity to discuss when you’re aged 16+ is not always easy and we anything that they may be concerned about. Our understand that sometimes students do change Student Services team will provide information their mind. If your daughter or son feels they may and advice, to both potential and existing students, have made a wrong decision and would like to on any issues relating to student welfare and the change to another course, we will do everything we financial support available while they’re at college. can to accommodate their wishes.

What if they need extra support? How different is college life to school life? All students are asked to say on their application College offers a more adult environment than form if they have a learning difficulty or disability. school, providing a good stepping stone between They will be offered the opportunity to meet with a school and higher education or work. Your daughter member of the Additional Support team to discuss or son will meet people of all ages and from all support for their college studies. The College backgrounds, studying for academic and vocational also assesses all students before they start their qualifications. We provide a www.into-exchange.comcaring, supportive course and will offer any additional support needed, environment, enabling them to complete their including help with Maths, English and Basic studies safely and securely. Skills. If you have any concerns about any learning difficulty or disability, you or your daughter or son Is the College open to all ages? should contact the Additional Support team. Yes, we welcome students of all ages, from those Our libraries offer a fantastic range of resources in the 14 - 19 age group through to mature students. and facilities, and will support students in their Our course provision includes an extensive choice studies as well as with personal and professional of full and part-time academic and vocational development. Learning Facilitators are available programmes. to help with independent study. Student Mentors ©2014 are also available, offering extra help and support 14 and 15 year olds usually come in groups from on any issues that may be causing difficulty or their school. Once students have completed interfering with a student’s studies, and they can be their Year 11 studies at school, they are welcome found in Student Services Centres at Booth Lane, to apply independently, to continue their studies Daventry and Lower Mounts. with us.

18 Will I have any contact with the College? Will there be an opportunity for If your daughter or son is under 19 at the start of other activities? your course, we will keep you informed about their Yes, all full-time students are entitled to take progress and attendance at the College. We’ll send part in the Enrichment Programme as part of a written report home at least twice a year and their programme of study. This offers a variety of invite you to attend a Parents’ Evening. activities, from various sports, First Aid and music to dance, driving test theory and religious studies, What about exam time? with new activities added all the time. The Students’ Union also organises trips and events and provides When it comes to exam time, your daughter the hub of student social life. or son’s Personal Tutor will help to make sure they’re entered for the correct exam or registered for the correct qualification and provide support How much will it cost? for all examinations, entries and registrations. For students under 19 years old at the start of their For examination details, i.e. dates, times and full-time course, there is no tuition fee. Those aged venues, students will need to refer to the relevant 19 or over will be required to pay an annual tuition Examinations Notice board at either Northampton or fee plus examination/registration/assessment costs Daventry. We’ll normally send examination/course in full, unless they are eligible for a reduced fee. results and certificates to your home address, Students may also be required to pay the costs of while summer results for A Levels and GCSEs can additional materials and trips undertaken as part of be collected from the College. If special access their programme. arrangements are needed they must be applied for with suitable evidence of need. Tutors or Additional Support Staff can advise on this but it must be done Can we get any help with the cost as soon as the exam entries are made. of attending College? Financial assistance with the costs associated with attending college may be available to students through the Student Support Fund, if they meet certain criteria. This includes the cost of equipment, books, uniform, trips, travel, meals and childcare. Please speak to the Student Services team for more information on the financial support that could be available to you. www.into-exchange.comParents aged under 20 at the start of the academic year may be eligible to apply to the Care to Learn scheme for assistance with the cost of childcare whilst studying.

19 Revealing what students really want to ask…

What if I can’t make my What if I change my Can I take a different mind up what to do? mind about my course? subject to my GCSE Don’t worry, it’s a big decision Again, don’t worry. Once you’ve subjects? trying to work out what to study started your course, if you decide Yes, there are lots of subjects to and we understand it can be very it isn’t for you and you’d like to choose from, as you’ll discover difficult. Think about what you’re change, that’s okay. We usually when you look through the pages interested in, which subjects encourage students to change of this prospectus. There may be you’re best at, talk to your course within the first half term, certain entry requirements, so teachers at school and make sure if places are available and if there you’ll need to check the table you come to one of our Open is a good reason. on each course page. Events, where you can have a chat with our tutors about the options open to you. What if my GCSE results Who can I talk to if I have aren’t as good as I a problem? You can also book an expected? appointment with one of our At the start of your course, qualified guidance advisors to That isn’t a problem. Once you’ve you’ll be allocated a Personal discuss your options by calling got your results, if they aren’t Tutor, who will provide help 0845 300 4401. as good as expected, come and and advice throughout your talk to us and we’ll look at your course. You’ll meet regularly with options. We’ll advise you on the your Personal Tutor to discuss right course for you. your progress and decide on your learning targets. College Counsellors and Student Mentors are also on hand, offering a free, confidential service, which gives you the opportunity to discuss anything you’re concerned about. Mentors and Student Counsellors can provide extra help and support on any issues that may be causing difficulty. www.into-exchange.com

20 What’s the difference How many hours a week Are there any clubs to join? between going to school will I have to study? Yes, the Students’ Union and attending College? On a full-time study programme, organises clubs, activities, trips You’ll find a much more adult you’ll generally be time-tabled and events; there are excellent environment at college, and you’ll for around 15-18 hours a week, sports facilities; and through our be mixing with people of all ages, although different courses vary, Enrichment Programme, open from all backgrounds. It’s a very and activities will be related to to all Full-time students, you can safe, supportive environment, employability skills as well as enjoy a whole range of activities, however, and will prepare you classroom teaching. You will need from music and dance through to well for Higher Education or the to study independently too. We driving test theory and a variety world of work. expect 100% attendance from all of sports. our students, as an indication of your commitment to your studies What will I eat? Will college work be and personal learning. much harder? Don’t worry, you won’t starve! There are refectories and cafés You’ll probably find it a little What if I need extra support? different to school work, as in on all sites, giving you a good most cases you’ll be specialising Our Student Services team can choice of healthy meals, snacks in your chosen subject, so advise on any issue relating to and drinks. you’ll find the work much more student welfare and financial in-depth and self-directed. support available. The library How safe is the College? Hopefully, this will make it all the offers a fantastic range of more interesting. resources and facilities, and The College is very safe and our will support you in your studies students tell us this all the time. and personal and professional We have a strong anti-bullying How will I get to college? development. Learning policy and an excellent record on You can apply for assistance with Facilitators are available to safeguarding; but if at any time the cost of a bus pass to use on help with independent study. you do not feel safe you should public transport through Student Our Additional Support Team talk to your Personal Tutor or Services. For more information offers help to those students someone in Student Services. call 01604 734 258. with health problems, learning difficulties, disabilities or problems with reading, writing or www.into-exchange.comnumbers. Sign language support is available if requested.

21 Qualiﬁcations and skills

Northampton College is totally focused on BTEC Level 2 and 3 qualifications helping you to succeed. Our mission is to enable These highly regarded qualifications will help you to achieve your full learning and skills potential – prepare you for Further and Higher Education, whether you’re looking for a job, career progression or or employment, and are based around an personal development – by providing a whole range of occupational area. qualifications, suitable for every age and ability.

A Levels Study Programmes Studying A Levels provides an academic route that As a full-time student, you will follow a whole can lead to Higher Education in the form of a degree programme of study including your main or higher level qualifications. qualification. This programme will be based on either an academic route (A Levels) with advice on how to progress into higher education, or a Apprenticeships and vocational route (such as BTEC, City & Guilds, Advanced Apprenticeships CACHE, AAT etc) which will prepare you for next steps into employment. An Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised training scheme allowing you to gain qualifications If you haven’t already achieved a GCSE in maths while you work. Apprenticeships are designed and English at Grade C or above, you will continue with the help of employers. They deliver a studying those subjects to improve your skills. personalised development programme, and provide Study Programmes also include the opportunity for a work-based route to a skilled occupation with everyone to take part in enterprise activities such as on-the-job training. running a small business, and you will also develop your employability skills so you’re ready to start work when the time is right.

English and Mathematics qualifications All full-time students are given the opportunity to develop their skills in Maths and English whilst studying for their main qualifications. For students Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) who do not already have a Level 2 (GCSE Grade C Northampton College works in partnership with equivalent) in these skill areas,www.into-exchange.com we will work with The University of Northampton to offer a range of you to help you gain accreditation at a suitable level. vocationally-oriented Higher Education courses. Skills qualifications form an essential component Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are taught at of Apprenticeships and Study Programmes for all Northampton College, although you will actually be Full-time students. a student of The University of Northampton. These qualifications help you to relate practical activities to the theory, and are studied at undergraduate level. Foundation Studies If you choose to study an HND at Northampton These programmes provide a great starting point College, you may be able to ‘top up’ to degree level, if you’re unsure what you’d like to do and are by studying for an additional year at The University designed©2014 to meet your individual needs, enabling of Northampton or another university. you to progress through to further levels of achievement. As well as working on a range of vocationally-related projects, you’ll also study for qualifications in English and Maths.

22 How you can progress

If you have achieved... We can offer you... This can lead to...

Level 4:

• Adequate A2 Level • Higher Education (HNDs) • Higher Education (Degree) passes • NVQ Level 4 • Employment • An equivalent • Professional programmes Level 3 qualiﬁcation • Higher Apprenticeship

Level 3: • Four GCSEs at Grade C • A Levels* or above (some require • Higher Education • Access to HE a Grade C in English and • Higher Apprenticeships Maths), or • Advanced Apprenticeships • Employment • An equivalent Level 2 • BTEC Level 3 programme (at Merit grade) • Other Level 3 qualiﬁcations

Level 2: • Level 3 courses • Four GCSEs at Grade D • Apprenticeships or above, or • Advanced • BTEC Level 2 Apprenticeships • An equivalent Level 1 qualiﬁcation • City & Guilds Level 2 • Employment • Other Level 2 qualiﬁcations

www.into-exchange.comLevel 1 • Four GCSEs at Grade E • Level 2 courses • Vocational or above, or qualiﬁcations • Apprenticeships • Foundation Studies • Employment Foundation Studies:

*Additional entry requirements vary on a course to course basis. *For the A Level programme 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English must be obtained and additional grades may be speciﬁed for individual subjects. 23 Costs, fees and ﬁnancial assistance

If you’re aged 16-18 Meeting the cost of your course If you’re under 19 years old at the start of your There are a number of ways in which you can pay full-time course, you won’t be expected to pay any for your course: tuition/examination/registration costs (apart from late fees, re-sit entries, unsupported entries and 24+ Advanced Learning Loans unauthorised exam absences). You will also need You may be eligible for a 24+ Advanced Learning to pay for any trips that you go on and any materials Loan to help you to pay for all or part of your course. and equipment to help you with your course. These loans are available for students studying at Level 3 or Level 4 on a number of certificate If you’re aged 19-23 and diploma courses, Access to Higher Education courses, A Levels, and Advanced and Higher If you’re an adult student (aged 19-23) starting on Apprenticeships. Courses eligible for these a full-time learning programme, you will be required loans are marked as 24+ loan available under to pay a yearly tuition fee and the examination, course details. If you complete an Access to HE registration and assessment costs in full. Diploma, and then go on to gain a higher education qualification, your loan will be written off. However, you may be entitled to 100% reduction in tuition fees if you are eligible under the fee More detailed information will be available remission categories below. at www.gov.uk/advancedlearningloans or nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ Depending on your current qualifications you may advancedlearningloans. Further details on course be entitled to free tuition if: costs and 24+ Advanced Learning Loans will be • You are in receipt of a benefit and are actively provided when you attend an interview at the seeking employment College. • You are aged over 19, at the start of your You are strongly advised to contact the programme and are enrolling on your first full National Careers Service at Level 1/Level 2* qualification https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ Pages/Home.aspx for further information. • You are aged over 19, but under 24, at the start of your programme and are enrolling on your first Advice and guidance on your options is also full Level 3** qualification. available from Student Services at Northampton College. You can contact them on 01604 734213 or email [email protected]. * A full Level 2 is five GCSEswww.into-exchange.com at Grades A*- C, an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent ** A full Level 3 is two or more A Levels, an NVQ Level 3, a BTEC Diploma or equivalent Part Payment Please call our Enrolment Centre on 0845 300 4401 You can pay your course and tuition fees over a to check your eligibility. period of time by setting up a Standing Order with All adult students may also be required to pay the your bank, during your studies – usually between costs of additional materials and trips undertaken September and April. There is a £15 administration as part of your programme. fee for this service and you will ©2014 need to pay 25% of the total cost at enrolment. If you’re aged 24 or older Full Payment If you’re applying for a Level 3 or Level 4 You can pay in full at the start of your course by programme, you will need to pay for all the costs credit or debit card, in cash or by cheque. associated with your course including tuition fees, examination fees and additional costs.

24 Financial Assistance Army Further Education (FE) Bursary Scheme Some students are eligible for support from the The Army has teamed up with Northampton College Student Support Fund to help with the cost of to offer the Army FE Bursary Scheme. Under study whilst at college. Support is offered towards this scheme, you’ll get £1,000 while you’re at the the cost of equipment, books, uniform, trips, travel, College, and when you join the Army at the end of meals and childcare whilst studying. Parents under the course you’ll train for a job and start an exciting the age of 20 at the start of the academic year may career. Once you’ve completed Army training, be eligible to apply to the Care to Learn scheme you’ll then qualify for a further £1,000. for assistance with the cost of childcare whilst studying. You could choose a course in IT, Engineering, Catering, Public Services, or Motor Vehicle Repair. If you are aged under 19 at the start of the academic To register your interest on this scheme please year and fulfil one of the following criteria, you may apply for your college course and contact your be eligible for a Guaranteed Bursary of up to £1200 local Army Careers Office. whilst at college • In Local Authority Care or Leaving Care International Students at Northampton College • In receipt of Income Support / Universal Credit in your own right Northampton College is pleased to welcome international students to our Northampton and • In receipt of Employment and Support Allowance Daventry sites. and Disability Living Allowance / PIP* in your own right Northampton and Daventry are centrally located, just one hour and fifteen minutes by train from If you are experiencing financial difficulty, London, and two and a half hours from the please speak to the Student Services Team. international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick. *Personal Independence Payment. We offer a wide range of two-year programmes leading to Level 3 qualifications as required by the Lone Parents UK Border Agency (UKBA). We advise that all lone parents on Income Support Our trained advisors can support you in applying who are considering a full or part-time course, for your student visa, as we have been awarded a contact Jobcentre Plus on 0845 604 3719 to Highly Trusted Sponsor rating by the UKBA. This arrange financial support for childcare, travel, books, means that Northampton College is recognised equipment and feeswww.into-exchange.com before contacting us. However, by the UKBA for handling International Students’ if there is no support available from that source, applications, giving you the best chance of success lone parents may also contact the College, as we with your visa application. may be able to provide help under the Student Course fees for International Students will be Support Fund. £6,250 plus examination/ registration/equipment costs for the academic year 2014/2015. Student Travel International students should be aware that they will Working with Northamptonshire County Council be fully responsible for their own accommodation we aim to provide subsidised support with travel and domestic arrangements whilst taking part in ©2014from home to college if you meet certain criteria. a college programme. Advice will be given where Please contact Student Services for information appropriate but the College cannot make these regarding eligibility. arrangements on behalf of students. If you would like to contact us regarding an application, or for initial advice please call us on (00 44) 1604 734567 from overseas or 01604 734 567 from the UK.

25 A Levels

You can choose from an extensive range of A Levels. We offer around 20 AS Levels, most of which can be taken through to A2 Level, giving you a real opportunity to progress on to Higher Education or into work. We will help you choose your A Level subjects based on your existing qualiﬁcations, subjects you enjoy or a career in which you’re interested. A Levels are taught as part of a Study Programme Personal Tutor that includes activities to help you take your next During your time step into higher education or a career. at college, you’ll Each subject is taught within a specialist area of be assigned a the College, using up-to-date equipment, and you’ll Personal Tutor, ﬁnd course tutors approachable, enthusiastic and who will be responsible for monitoring your committed to helping you gain the best results. You academic progress. You will attend timetabled might like to consider new subjects you haven’t tutorial sessions every week. You will have studied before, such as Accounting, Media Studies, individual progress reviews to check on your Sociology and more. progress against your targets. Further subjects such as French, German, Spanish and Music may be available through partnership arrangements with local schools.

26 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

How to choose your A Level subjects: How long? • What do you want to do after A levels? Do you In your first year, you will study three AS Levels. have a particular career in mind? Do you want to Students with a high average GCSE score can study study for a degree? four subjects at AS Level. • Certain careers and degrees will call for In your second year, you can continue those particular subjects. If you aren’t sure, ask a successfully completed for the full A Level member of our Advice and Guidance team, who qualification. are here to help you. • If you want to progress to Higher Education, read What do I need? the university prospectuses or look at the UCAS The minimum entry requirement to study on website: www.ucas.co.uk. They will often give the full time A Level programme is five GCSEs special requirements. Russell Group universities at Grade C or above including English. and Oxbridge have very specific requirements. A BTEC qualification at Merit grade in a related • What have you enjoyed doing at GCSE level? In subject may also be considered. which subjects have you got the best grades? Most A Levels require relevant GCSEs at • Choose a subject that you are really interested in. Grade C or above. • Find out about new subjects that you haven’t studied before. Take a look at our website – What will I study? there’s a wide range of subjects to choose from. In addition to your main subjects, you will spend further time on Study Skills, Tutorial, Enrichment and will receive support to take your next step into higher education.

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27 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level Your choice of A Level subjects

Course details Duration Entry Requirements – All subjects require a minimum of 24+ Loan 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language. Available Accounting £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Mathematics

Art (Fine Art) £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Art and Design

Art (Photography) £ 1-2 years

Biology £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Science at Grade BB or Biology at B and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C (Higher Tier)

Business Studies £ 1-2 years Including Mathematics

Chemistry £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Science at Grade BB or Chemistry at B and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C (Higher Tier) Communication £ 1-2 years and Culture Drama and £ 1-2 years Theatre Studies English Literature £ 1-2 years and Language English Language £ 1-2 years

English Literature £ 1-2 years Including GCSE English Literature at Grade B

Film Studies £ 1 year (AS Only) Geography £ 1-2 years

History £ 1-2 years Including GCSE English at Grade B and GCSE History or Geography at Grade B

Mathematics £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Mathematics at Grade B, preferably A

Media Studies £ 1-2 years

Physical Education £ www.into-exchange.com1-2 years

Physics £ 1-2 years Including GCSE Mathematics at Grade B (Higher Tier), Science at BB or Physics at B. Students must also study AS Mathematics Psychology £ 1-2 years GCSE English at Grade B and Mathematics and Science at Grade C. Sociology £ 1-2 years Including GCSE English at Grade B ©2014 Course Codes

AS Level (First Year): LALEVELFT FBAS A Level (Second Year): LALEVELFT FBA2*

*Only use this code if you will have completed your AS year and would like direct entry into the second year. 28 Study Programmes and your future

Study Programmes As a full-time student, you will follow a whole programme of study including your main qualiﬁcation. This programme will be based on either an academic route (A Levels) with advice on how to progress into higher education, or a vocational route (such as BTEC, City & Guilds, CACHE, AAT etc) which will prepare you for next steps into employment. If you haven’t already achieved a GCSE in maths and English at Grade C or above, you will continue studying those subjects to improve your skills. Study Programmes also include the opportunity for everyone to take part in enterprise activities such as running a small business, and you will also develop your employability skills so you’re ready to start work when the time is right.

Enterprise and employment activities When it comes to getting the right job, we want to make sure Northampton College students stand out from the crowd. In addition to success in your studies, our aim is to involve you in events and activities that develop your skills and experience in preparation for employment and the world of work. You will take part in our enterprise and employment support programme to help you start exploring career options and planning for your future. Our Futures team provides advice and guidance that will help you to make choices. The team has information on next steps and you’ll also have access to a Careers and Higher Education library at all our sites. If you’re planning to go to University, the team can help you draft yourwww.into-exchange.com personal statement. We’re also in touch with local employers and can direct you towards local careers events. The majority of our full-time courses are designed with input from employers to make sure that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the requirements of the job market. You will take part in tutorials that develop your employability skills through the use of on-line resources, work skills events, external speakers and industry visits. In addition, we organise a range of events designed to showcase opportunities for progression, including conferences, group sessions, and ©2014a range of activities delivered by the Futures Team.

29 Accounting, Business & Law

Whatever aspect of business interests you, we have a programme to suit you, opening the door to future learning opportunities and a worthwhile career. The business qualifications will provide you with a real understanding of the world of business, and prepare you for progression to higher education and careers in management and business The more specialised courses in Accounting and We’ll give real support all the way by providing: Law are equally suitable for young people and adult students, and are right for you if you’ve already • Specialist staff with work experience in their decided that you wish to enter these professions. vocational area, e.g., law, accounting, marketing and human resource management If you want to study all aspects of business studies before deciding on a specialist career pathway • Suites of computers with the latest technology then the BTEC Business qualifications at Levels 2 • Industry standard software used by business and 3 are for you. You will start your studies at the level that is best for you and then progress through • Interactive learning resources the levels and from Level 3 on to university or • Interactive whiteboard technology. employment. If you’ve already decided on a career in Accounting or Law the BTEC Level 3 Business (Accounting) and the BTEC Level 3 Business (Law) courses respectively provide the first steps towards employment and further study in these areas. AAT courses also provide the first steps towards professional qualifications in Accounting, for students who meet the entry criteria.

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30 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Business The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDBS1 FB11 – Working in business and administration or above. Duration: 1 year – Welcoming visitors Location: Booth Lane – Recording business transactions –Small business ideas £ BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D or LB2CEDBS FB11 in Business – Business purposes above including English or (Booth Lane) the successful completion –Business organisations LB2CEDBSD FD11 Duration: 1 year of a Level 1 programme. – Financial forecasting for business (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane –People in organisations and Daventry

£ AAT Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LAATFT FL11 or above including English Certificate in AAT Level 2 Certificate: and Mathematics. Accounting –Basic accounting 1 and 2 and AAT – Basic costing (These courses are not Level 3 Diploma available as a Study – Computerised accounting in Accounting Programme so are –Working effectively in accounting therefore more suited to Duration: 1 year and finance those aged 19 or above). Location: Lower AAT Level 3 Diploma: Mounts – Accounts preparation 1 and 2 – Costs and revenues –Indirect tax £ – Finance and spreadsheet software 24+ Loan Available – Professional ethics in accounting and finance AAT Level 3 The subjects you will study include: AAT Level 2 Certificate LAATFT3 FL11 Diploma in – Accounts preparation 1 and 2 in Accounting plus GCSE Accounting – Costs and revenues English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. Duration: 1 year – Finance and spreadsheet software – Professional ethics in accounting Location: Lower and finance Mounts IFS Certificate in Financial Studies: – Why money matters

£ – Risk and reward in personal ﬁnance 24+ Loan Availablewww.into-exchange.com – Making personal judgements For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

31 Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEBS FB12 in Business – The business environment or above including English (Booth Lane) and Mathematics or a – Business resources LB3CSDEBSD FD12 Duration: 1-2 years BTEC Level 2 in Business – Introduction to marketing (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane at Merit plus GCSE –Business communication and Daventry English and Mathematics – Exploring creative product promotion at Grade C or above. – Investigating internet marketing £ – Recruitment and selection in business 24+ Loan Available – Development planning for a career in business – Developing teams in business BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEAT FL12 in Business – The business environment or above including English (Accounting) –Introduction to marketing or equivalent. Duration: 1 year –Business communication – Business accounting Location: Lower Mounts – Financial accounting – Management accounting – Accounting systems £ 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LDIP3BL90 FB11 in Business (Law) – The business environment or above including English – Business resources and Mathematics or a Duration: 1 year BTEC Level 2 in Business –Introduction to marketing Location: Booth Lane at Merit plus GCSE –Business communication English and Mathematics –Employment in law at Grade C or above. £ – Civil liability for business – System and law making process 24+ Loan Available –Criminal law relating to business –Contract and business law

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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32 Advice on opportunities for progression, careers and higher education

www.into-exchange.comCareers information Advice and guidance Progression opportunities For help and support, UCAS applications please visit Student Services Job searching ©2014At Booth Lane, the Futures team is based in CV building The Lookout (E1.08). Interview skills

call 01604 734213 or 01604 734030 or send an email to [email protected] 33 Apprenticeships

Would you like to earn while you learn? Are you looking to achieve qualifications and skills while gaining work experience in your chosen industry? Would you benefit from ongoing support and training while you work? If so, an Apprenticeship could be for you, providing a real way to improve your career prospects and professional development. We offer Apprenticeships in a wide range of areas. Apprenticeship (Level 2) Each one will include a sector-specific qualification • Equivalent to five GCSEs at Grades A*- C that is directly relevant to your work and will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge that • Takes 1-2 years to complete employers want. All our qualifications are designed in partnership with employers to ensure you receive • You’ll study a Level 2 qualification in your chosen training that is appropriate to the job. specialist area The skills you learn will be assessed in the • You’ll gain Functional Skills qualifications workplace and you may attend college depending • You’ll work towards a Technical Certificate upon the course to learn the theory that you can then put into practice at work. During your • On completion, you could progress to an Apprenticeship, we’ll give you advice, guidance, Advanced Apprenticeship encouragement and assistance in gaining • You’ll be employed and earning a full time wage employment. We’ll provide you with an individual whilst gaining the benefits of high quality training training plan to meet your needs and a real to further your career prospects. opportunity to gain skills, experience and nationally- recognised qualifications.

“You gain all the knowledge TV from the guys who have www.into-exchange.combeen in the industry, and then from the tutors at college. They all have experience in different ﬁelds, so it’s valuable to get all ©2014 that information.” Kathryn Taylor – Welding and Fabrication

34 Advanced Apprenticeship At the moment, the following programmes are (Level 3) available. Please check our website as we regularly update the types of programmes we offer. • Equivalent to two or more A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma. • Accounting

• Training lasts between 1-3 years • Barbering • You’ll work towards a Level 3 qualification and • Business Administration will be aiming for a technical, supervisory or junior management role • Business Improvement Techniques • You’ll also work towards a higher level of Technical Certificate and Functional Skills • Children and Young People’s Workforce • For some, an Advanced Apprenticeship is a • Customer Service stepping stone to University level studies • Electrotechnical • You’ll be employed and earning a full-time wage whilst gaining the benefits of high-quality • Fabrication and Welding training to further your career prospects. • Hairdressing

Entry requirements: • Health and Social Care You need to be employed in a suitable role. • IT Users For an Apprenticeship, you will need to achieve a minimum of Entry Level 3 in a Basic, Key and • Mechanical Manufacturing Functional Skills test (BKSB). • Performing Engineering Operations For an Advanced Apprenticeship, you will need to have completed an appropriate Apprenticeship and • Performing Manufacturing Operations achieve a minimum of Entry Level 3 in a BKSB test. • Playwork

• Team Leading/Management

• Vehicle Body and Reﬁnishing

• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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35 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeships are available £ Employment Higher Education Next Level in the following subject areas:

Course name Duration 24+ Loan Course code Available Accounting Apprenticeship £ 12 months FAPP11ACC WB12 Accounting Advanced Apprenticeship £ 24 months FADV04ACC WB14 Accounting Higher Advanced Apprenticeship £ 24 months FNVQ4I10ACC WB12 Barbering Apprenticeship £ 12 months FAPP10HAB WB12 Business Administration Apprenticeship £ 12 months FAPP05BADM WB12 Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship £ 18 months FADV06BUSA WB14 Business Improvement Techniques Apprenticeship £ 12 months FAPP11BIT WB12 Children and Young People’s Workforce £ 18 months FAPP07CYPW WB12 Apprenticeship Children and Young People’s Workforce £ 20 months FADV07CYPW WB14 Advanced Apprenticeship Customer Service Apprenticeship £ 12 months FAPP06CUSTS WB12 Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship £ 18 months FADVCUST10 WB14 Electrotechnical Advanced Apprenticeship £ 44 months FADV04ELEC WB14 Hairdressing Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAPP10HAIR WB12 Hairdressing Advanced Apprenticeship £ 18 months FADV09HAI WB14 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship £ 15 months FAPPI7HSC WB12 Health and Social Care Advanced Apprenticeship £ 20 months FADVI7HSC WB14 IT User Apprenticeship £ 18 months FAPP11ITUS WB12 Mechanical Manufacturing in Engineering £ 30 months FADV07PEO WB14 Advanced Apprenticeship Performing Engineering Operations Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAPP07PEO WB12 Performing Manufacturing Operations £ 18 months FFMA11PEO WB12 Apprenticeship Playwork Advanced Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAMAI1PLAY WB14 Team Leading Apprenticeship £ 15 months FAPP11TEAM WB12 Vehicle Body Repair Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAPP11VBOD WB12 Vehicle Body Repair Advanced Apprenticeship £ 19 months FADV11VBOD WB14 Vehicle Reﬁnishing Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAPP11VPNT WB12 Vehicle Reﬁnishing Advancedwww.into-exchange.com Apprenticeship £ 19 months FADV11VPNT WB14 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship £ 30 months FAPP11VMRL WB12 (LIGHT) FAPP11VMRH WB12 (HEAVY) Vehicle Maintenance and Repair £ 18 months FADV11VMRL WB14 (LIGHT) Advanced Apprenticeship FADV11VMRH WB14 (HEAVY) Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship £ 24 months FAPP11FABW WB12 Welding and Fabrication Advanced Apprenticeship £ 24 months FADV11FABW WB14

©2014The standard entry requirements for all Apprenticeship programmes are appropriate skills from literacy and numeracy screening. For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk For Apprenticeship vacancies visit www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/business

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37 Art, Design & Photography

If you’re looking to pursue a career in Art and Design, Photography or Fashion Design, our programmes can provide you with the opportunities to get started. A wide range of courses is available, both full Our specialist resources include: and part-time, from Foundation Level right up to Level 4. If you’ve studied Art and Design at school, • A range of art studios you’ll be able to start on one of our programmes • A ceramics room with two kilns, wheels and immediately. If you’ve little or no experience, spray booths you’ll need to take one of our full-time preparatory courses, depending on your age, experience and • A 3D studio with facilities for working with ability, and successful completion will enable you to wood, stone and plaster, as well as a range of progress to other courses. machinery for cutting and reﬁning All our Art and Design programmes aim to help • A print-making workshop for lino prints, you develop observation, creative, technical and silkscreen and monoprints academic skills, as well as the ability to understand • Two large fashion studios with cutting tables, a wide range of media. industrial sewing machines, excellent millinery All courses include visits to galleries and museums. equipment and fashion-based computer resources Courses range from those offering a more general experience of art and design to those that are more • Several Apple Mac suites loaded with software speciﬁc in their area of interest. including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Director and Cinema 4D Go Our students have an excellent record in gaining places on Degree, Foundation Degree and Higher • Photographic studios and dark room for National Diploma courses or gaining employment traditional photographic techniques. when they leave college.

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38 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDBS1 FB11 Art and Design –Drawing or above. Duration: 1 year –Painting –Photography Location: Booth Lane –Printmaking

£ BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDAD FB11 Art and Design –Drawing or above including Art and (Booth Lane) –Fine art English or a Foundation LB2CEDADD FD11 Duration: 1 year Level qualiﬁcation in Art –Textiles (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane and Design and equivalent –Graphic design and Daventry Functional Skills qualiﬁcation.

£ BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEAD FB12 Art and Design –D rawing or above including Art (Booth Lane) –Contextual studies and English or a Merit LB3CSDEADD FD12 Duration: 1-2 years Grade at Level 2 in Art – Materials and techniques in two and (Daventry) and Design plus GCSE Location: Booth Lane three dimensions and Daventry English at Grade C or the –Graphic design equivalent Functional –Textiles Skills qualiﬁcation.

£ –Fine art – Computers in art and design 24+ Loan Available –Printmaking BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEFC FB12 Fashion and –Drawing or above including English Clothing – Fashion illustration or a Merit Grade at BTEC Level 2 in Art and Design – Garment and accessory production Duration: 1-2 years plus GCSE English at –Pattern construction Location: Booth Lane Grade C or above, or the –Contextual studies equivalent Functional –Design Skills qualiﬁcation.

£ –Print textiles –Surface pattern 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEPH FB12 Photography – Advertising or above including English – Photo journalism or a Merit Grade or Duration: 1-2 years above at BTEC Level 2 in – Darkroom practice Location: Booth Lane Media or Art and Design – Digital imaging plus GCSE English at www.into-exchange.com– Studio techniques Grade C or above, or the

£ – Experimental imagery equivalent Functional –History and context of photography Skills qualiﬁcations. 24+ Loan Available HND Photography The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D UCAS O56W HND/ –Studio and location lighting or above or a BTEC Photo Duration: 2 years – Darkroom techniques in colour and Level 3 or equivalent Location: Booth Lane monochrome including GCSE Grade C in English. –Digital imaging and design ©2014£ For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

IMPORTANT If you are coming for an interview for any of the courses in the Art, Design, Photography and Fashion, you will need to bring with you a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creativity, enthusiasm and shows the skills you have already developed. This portfolio could include GCSE coursework and work you do in your own time. During your interview we will look through your portfolio so we can help you join the course that is right for you. 39 Computing & IT

We provide a whole range of courses encompassing Software Development, Systems Support, ICT, Computer Studies, IT User and Web Design, providing you with real opportunities to enter this exciting, fast-moving world. We pride ourselves in providing a full range of Our specialist resources include: both general and specialist full-time courses in Computing and Information Technology, and • Dedicated networks with Internet access use an extensive range of software, including in an attractive environment with a full range Microsoft Ofﬁce, Visual Basic, Dreamweaver, of modern software Flash and Fireworks. We also use other specialist • Comprehensive support software programmes, such as CompTIA Academy learning material. • Local resource area Our vocational programmes cover the full • Additional drop-in facilities range, from Level 1 in IT to BTEC Level 3 • A large team of experienced, specialist qualiﬁcations in IT. lecturing staff • Interactive whiteboards and data projectors • Four discrete labs for Networking and PC building and maintenance.

“It’s got to be the people in TV www.into-exchange.comthe college; that’s deﬁnitely the best thing about it. And the support, if I need any help I just pop in to Student Services.” ©2014 Josh Higgins – IT

40 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 IT The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade LFLACDIT1 FB11 – Setting up an IT system E or above or the Duration: 1 year – Optimise IT system performance successful completion of a Location: Booth Lane Foundation Programme. –IT communication fundamentals – IT security for users £ – Using the internet and e-mail – IT user fundamentals –Using mobile IT devices BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDSD FB11 in IT (Software – Communications in the IT industry or above or a Level 1 (Booth Lane) Development) –Working in the IT industry qualiﬁcation in IT. LB2CEDSDD FD11 Duration: 1 year – Computer systems (Daventry) – Customising software Location: Booth Lane and Daventry – Database systems –Website development – Spreadsheet modelling £ –Multimedia design BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDSS FB11 in IT (Systems – Communicating in the IT industry or above or a Level 1 Support) –Working in the IT industry qualiﬁcation in IT. Duration: 1 year – Introduction to computer systems – Software installation and upgrade Location: Booth Lane – Technical fault diagnosis and remedy – Installing computer hardware £ –Multimedia design BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEIB FB12 in IT (Business) – Communication and employability skills or above or a BTEC (Booth Lane) for IT Level 2 in IT at Merit. Duration: 2 years LB3CSDEIBD FD12 – Computer systems (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane – Information systems Daventry – Impact the use of IT on business systems – Organisational systems security £ –E-commerce 24+ Loan Available You will also study specialist units. BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C or LB3CSDESS FB12 in IT (Networking – Communication and employability skills above or a BTEC Level 2 in and Systems for IT IT at Merit. Support) – Computer systems Duration: 2 years www.into-exchange.com– Managing networks – Communication technologies Location: Booth Lane – IT technical systems – IT systems troubleshoot and repair

£ You will also study specialist units. 24+ Loan Available

41 Courses for adult students

Are you returning to study after a break? Have you been out of education for some time but gaining real-life experience? Are you looking to change direction? We welcome adult students to all courses in this directory. Some academic and vocational courses have been specifically designed for mature students. If you’d like to apply for one of these courses, you’ll The main qualifications included in this course are: be invited to an initial assessment prior to your interview. This is to make sure that the course is at • Diploma in Skills for Employment and the right level for you. These courses are designed Further Learning (Level 1) for students with few qualifications but valuable life • Functional Skills English (Entry 3 - Level 2) skills, and our guidance team will be pleased to help you consider your options. • Functional Skills Maths (Entry 3 - Level 2) • iTQ Award in Information Technology (Level 1). Progression to Work or Further Study This is a one-year, Level 1, full-time course aimed at adult students who need to develop their qualifications in English, Maths and IT and to develop learning skills and knowledge in order to be able to progress in their chosen vocational area. The course is designed to help adults prepare for further study in FE or employment. Assessment will be mainly by producing a portfolio of evidence to show your skills and my also include some formal tests.

TV www.into-exchange.com“I chose Northampton College mainly on reputation. Friends had suggested it was an ideal pathway to university.”

42 Connect to Employment or Depending on the subjects you choose to study, Further Learning there are a number of possible pathways: This is a one year Level 2 full-time course aimed at • Nursing (Human Biology, Social Science) adult students who need to further develop their • Science (Chemistry, Biology, Geography, qualifications to be able to progress in their chosen Environmental Science) vocational area by providing the opportunity to • Social Science (Psychology, Sociology, study at GCSE level. Assessment will be through a Criminology, Law) combination of producing a portfolio of evidence to show your skills and formal tests. • Humanities (History, English, Journalism) • Humanities and Social Science (History, English, The main qualifications included in this course are: Psychology, Sociology) • Diploma in Skills for Employment and Further • Health and Social Care (Health Studies, Learning (Level 2) Biology, Sociology) • GCSE English (Level 2) • Early Years Education (English, Education, Work Placement, Psychology) • GCSE Mathematics (Level 2) • Creative and Media (Film, Photography, • iTQ Certificate in Information Technology (either Digital and Creative Media) Level 1 or 2) (Subjects offered on each pathway are subject There are a variety of pathways available with to change). modules relevant to different vocational areas. In addition all pathways develop your skills and Theses include health studies, business, humanities knowledge to help you; and general studies. • Manage your time Access to Higher Education • Study Access to HE courses are designed for people who • Write essays and reports want to go to university but who left school without • Undertake research projects the usual qualifications, such as A-levels. We welcome people who have been out of education • Make presentations. for some time but have gained life-experience and For most university courses it is necessary to have now want to return to study. GCSE English at Grade C or above. Sometimes Mathematics is required too. Primary teaching All applicants must have: training requires English, Mathematics and • Spent some time away from formal education Science. The Access programme is very intensive and it is recommended you have achieved these • Good literacy and numeracy skills qualifications before you apply. It may be possible • The ability to cope with the high demands to study one of these as an extra course alongside of the course the Access programme. Applicants are advised to make enquires with the universities before starting • The time and motivation to undertake a on a course. substantial amount of home study, in addition to attending the classes. All pathways are offered at Booth Lane. In addition, the Nursing pathway is also offered at Daventry. www.into-exchange.comEntry to the programme is dependent on a skills asessment. Some pathways also require GCSE English before starting the course. This course is validated by AIM Awards and QAA and is recognised by all UK universities and Higher Education bodies as an entry qualification for degree level study. Other courses for adult students ©2014 There are additional courses available in Hairdressing and Complementary Therapies designed especially for adults (see page 47 and our website for more details). For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

43 Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: There are no formal entry LPROG1FT FB11 Progression to – English requirements. However, (Booth Lane) you must complete an Work and Further – Mathematics LPROG1FT FL11 initial assessment prior to Studies –ICT (Lower Mounts) course interview and be Duration: 1 year – Employability and personal able to commit to 12 hours development Location: Booth Lane & per week in college and a Lower Mounts further 6 hours per week in your own time. £ Level 2 The subjects you will study include: There are no formal entry L2DCONNECT FB11 Connect to – GCSE English requirements. However Employment and – GCSE Mathematics you must complete an initial assessment prior to Further Learning – Information Technology (iTQ) (Health Studies) course interview and be – Skills for employment and further able to commit to 12 hours Duration: 1 year learning (SEFL) per week in college and a –Science Location: Booth Lane further 6 hours per week –Human biology in your own time. –Psychology £ –Sociology – Career planning – Study skills Level 2 The subjects you will study include: There are no formal entry L2GCONNECT FB11 Connect to – GCSE English requirements. However Employment and – GCSE Mathematics you must complete an initial assessment prior to Further Learning – Information Technology (iTQ) (General) course interview and be – Skills for employment and further able to commit to 12 hours Duration: 1 year learning (SEFL) per week in college and a –Law Location: Booth Lane further 6 hours per week –Business ﬁnance in your own time. – Creative writing skills £ –Politics –Psychology – Career planning – Study skills www.into-exchange.com

44 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Access to Higher Education Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Check the entry requirements for university. You may also study no more than one GCSE alongside the Access programme.

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCEYE FB11 Higher Education – English of education for some Early Years –Education time but have gained life- experience and now want Education –Psychology to return to study. You Duration: 1 year must pass a literacy and Location: Booth Lane numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCHSC FB11 Higher Education –Human biology of education for some Health and –Sociology time but have gained life- experience and now want Social Care –Health studies to return to study. You Duration: 1 year – Study skills must pass a literacy and Location: Booth Lane numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCHUMS FB11 Higher Education –Psychology of education for some Humanities and –Sociology time but have gained life- experience and now want Social Science – English to return to study. You Duration: 1 year –History must pass a literacy and Location: Booth Lane numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: GCSE English at Grade C LFTACCNRSM FB11 Higher Education –Human biology or above. (Booth Lane) Nursing and –Psychology You must have been out LFTACCNRSMD FD11 Midwifery –Sociology of education for some (Daventry) time but have gained life- Duration: 1 year www.into-exchange.com experience and now want Location: Booth Lane, to return to study. You Daventry must pass a literacy and numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCSCI FB11 Higher Education –Chemistry of education for some Science – Biology time but have gained life- experience and now want –Human biology ©2014Duration: 1 year to return to study. You – Geography Location: Booth Lane must pass a literacy and –Environmental science numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCSOCS FB11 Higher Education –Psychology of education for some Social Science –Sociology time but have gained life- experience and now want – Criminology Duration: 1 year to return to study. You –Law Location: Booth Lane must pass a literacy and numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCHUM FB11 Higher Education – English of education for some Humanities –History time but have gained life- experience and now want – Journalism Duration: 1 year to return to study. You Location: Booth Lane must pass a literacy and numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available Access to The subjects you will study include: You must have been out LFTACCMED FB11 Higher Education –Film of education for some Creative and Media –Photography time but have gained life- experience and now want – Digital media Duration: 1 year to return to study. You – Creative media Location: Booth Lane must pass a literacy and numeracy assessment.

£ 24+ Loan Available

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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46 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D. LCGDPBEAU2D FD11 Level 2 Diploma in – Manicure/pedicure Relevant work experience (Daventry) may be considered. Beauty Therapy – Facials for men and women LCGDPBEAU2 FL11 Duration: 1 year –Make-up (Lower Mounts) –Waxing Location: Daventry and Lower Mounts – Threading –Eye treatments – Retail and reception – Client care and communication – Health and safety City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LCGDPIHAIR2 FD11 Level 2 Diploma in –Client care or above or an appropriate (Daventry) Level 1 qualiﬁcation. Hairdressing –Cutting LCGDPIHAIR2 FL11 Duration: 1 year – Health and safety (Lower Mounts) – Colouring Location: Daventry and Lower Mounts –Perming –Styling hair – Shampooing and conditioning

£ –Consultation City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LHOLISTIC FL11 Level 2 Diploma in – Basic aromatherapy or above. Complementary –Body massage Therapies –Basic reﬂexology Duration: 1 year –Basic anatomy and physiology – Basic head massage Location: Lower Mounts –Working in the industry – Clinical services

£ BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Level 2 Diploma in LHOLISTIC3 FL11 Diploma in – Advanced aromatherapy Complementary Complementary –Advanced body massage Therapies. Therapies –Head massage Duration: 1 year –Reﬂexology –Diet and nutrition Location: Lower Mounts – Anatomy and physiology – Business skills £ – Advanced health and safety 24+ Loan Availablewww.into-exchange.com

Open to the public for hairdressing and beauty therapy appointments at reasonable prices. For more information or to book an appointment, call 01604 734217 or email [email protected] The Salon NC, Lower Mounts, Northampton, NN1 3DE 47 Engineering, Mechanics & Advanced Technology

If you want to work in the Automotive Engineering, Electrical Installations & Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication and Welding industries we offer real opportunities for you to train in a highly innovative environment using state-of-the-art equipment and machinery. We offer access to three different learning levels, day, but normally one week in each academic year starting at Level 1, and followed by Levels 2 and 3. of enterprise and work activity, depending on an To start with, you’ll be asked to complete a set of appropriate and suitable placement being found. diagnostic tasks that will provide our teaching staff You will also undertake basic a better understanding of your individual learning Health and Safety training as needs. Your tutor will then direct you to a suitable part of your course during your course that best matches your needs. Throughout programme. All of our courses your course, we will expect 100% attendance as an are designed to provide you indication of your commitment to your study. with progression to either further study, into work or You will be allocated a Personal Tutor who will work an Apprenticeship or into alongside you, setting targets, supporting your Higher Education. learning and feeding back assessment information. You will have regular personal progress reviews in each academic year. To help you develop your Engineering knowledge you will be expected to play an active role in project work and take advantage of extra-curricular activities offered through our enrichment programme. Enterprise and employability are also essential elements of your course; this may entail a minimum of one

“A girl can be a mechanic TV www.into-exchange.comas well! I’ve always had a fascination with cars since I was very little. The best thing about being here is making lots of friends.”

48 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Our superb resources include: • Specialist teaching and classrooms • Support from Snap-On Tools and a range of vehicle manufacturers • An advanced engineering workshop, electronics workshop and computer-aided design suites • Electrical maintenance, inspection and test facilities • A substantial electrical installation training area • Fully equipped • State-of-the-art automotive and welding areas mechanical • The latest vehicle air-conditioning and vehicle engineering system diagnostic equipment workshop. • Large spray booth for vehicle re-ﬁnishing plus six additional training booths

Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDVM1A FB11 Level 1 Vehicle – Vehicle servicing and construction or above including English (Booth Lane) Mechanical – Wheels and tyres and Mathematics. LFLACDVMED FD11 Maintenance – Braking systems (Daventry) and Repair – Steering and suspension Duration: 1 year – Transmission systems Location: Booth Lane – Health and safety and Daventry

£ City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDVBR1A FB11 Level 1 Vehicle – Body repair processes or above including English Body Repair and – Body reﬁnishing processes and Mathematics. Reﬁnishing – Paint application and polishing Duration: 1 year techniques – Body component removal and Location: Booth Lane replacement – Welding and joining £

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDET1A FB11 Level 1 Electrical – Structure of the construction industry or above including English Installations www.into-exchange.com– Fundamental safe working practices and Mathematics. Duration: 1 year – Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings Location: Booth Lane – Site preparation for working in the construction industry £ – Electrical installation wiring and terminations – Fabrication techniques for electrical installations ©2014 – Electrical science and technology For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

49 Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LCG2VEHREF FB11 Level 2 in Vehicle – Vehicle panel repair or above including English Body Repair and –Vehicle body component manufacture and Mathematics or an appropriate Level 1 Refinishing – Motor vehicle structures qualification with GCSE Duration: 1 year – Preparing and refinishing vehicle English and Mathematics panels and components Location: Booth Lane at Grade D or above or –Tools and equipment used in the appropriate Functional refinishing Skills in English or – Applying fillers and foundation Mathematics at Level 1. £ materials – Working with plastic materials and components – Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces – Repairing minor paint defects – Applying topcoats and completing refinishing operations –Vehicle colour matching City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LDIP2VMAIN FB11 Level 2 in Vehicle – Routine light vehicle maintenance or above including English (Booth Lane) Mechanical – Light vehicle engine mechanical, and Mathematics or an Maintenance lubrication and cooling system units appropriate Level 1. LDIP2VMAINT FD11 and Repair and components Vehicle Mechanical (Daventry) Maintenance and Repair – Removing and replacing light vehicle Duration: 1 year qualification and GCSE electrical units and components English and Mathematics Location: Booth Lane – Removing and replacing light vehicle and Daventry at Grade D or above or chassis units and components the appropriate Functional – Light transmission and driveline units Skills in English or £ and components Mathematics at Level 1. – Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components – Health and safety City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Three GCSEs at Grade D LINSTELECSA FB11 Level 2 in – Health and safety in the building or above and a Grade C Electrical services engineering in Mathematics or an Installations – Principles of electrical science appropriate Level 1. Electrical Installations (Buildings & – Electrical installations technology Structures) qualification with GCSE – Installation of wiring systems and Mathematics at Grade C Duration: 1 year enclosures or an equivalent. Good – Communicating with others in building practical skills would also Location: Booth Lane services engineering be required.

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50 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LENGOP FB11 NVQ Level 2 – Working safely in an engineering or above including in Performing environment Mathematics and good Engineering –Carrying out engineering activities practical abilities or Operations efficiently and effectively an appropriate Level 1 qualification at Merit (Mechanical) – Using and communication technical Grade with at least GCSE Programme information Mathematics at Grade D – Producing components using hand Duration: 1 year or equivalent. techniques Location: Booth Lane – Preparing and using lathes for turning operations £ – Preparing and using milling machines BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDMVA FB11 Motor Vehicle – Essential working practices in vehicle or above including English (Booth Lane) Service and technology and Mathematics or Technology – Vehicle electrical and electronic an appropriate Level 1 principles qualification at Merit Duration: 1 year Grade with GCSE English – Engineering skills for vehicle repair Location: Booth Lane and Mathematics at Grade D or the equivalent Functional Skills in English £ and Mathematics. BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDEMA FB11 Engineering – The engineering world or above including – Investigating and engineered product Mathematics and a good Duration: 1 year background knowledge – Introduction to communications or an appropriate Level 1 Location: Booth Lane for engineering qualification at Merit – Health and safety in engineering Grade with at least GCSE £ – Engineering materials Mathematics at Grade D – Interpreting and using engineering or equivalent. information – Mathematics for engineering Plus an additional four to six optional specialist units. BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEELC FB12 in Electronic/ – - Health and safety in the engineering or above including English, Electrical workplace Mathematics and Science Engineering – Communications for engineering or a BTEC Level 2 at technicians Merit Grade and GCSE Duration: 2 years Mathematics at Grade C – Engineering projects (two unit value) or above. Location: Booth Lane – Mathematics principles and www.into-exchange.comapplications £ –Electrical and electronic principles Plus an additional 12 optional 24+ Loan Available specialist units. BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C or LB3CSDEMEC FB12 in Mechanical – Health and safety in the engineering above including English, Engineering workplace Mathematics and Science – Communications for engineering or a BTEC Level 2 at Duration: 1 year technicians Merit Grade and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C Location: Booth Lane – Engineering projects (two unit value) or above. – Mathematics principles and ©2014 £ applications –Electrical and electronic principles 24+ Loan Available – Mechanical principles and applications Plus an additional 11 optional specialist units.

51 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEMVL FB12 Motor Vehicle – Customer care or above including English Engineering – Vehicle systems and Mathematics or a BTEC Level 2 at Merit –Electronics Duration: 2 years Grade and GCSE English –Fault diagnostics Location: Booth Lane and Mathematics at –Science Grade C or above. – Mathematics £ 24+ Loan Available IMI Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LDIP3VMAINT FD11 Motor Vehicle – Customer care or above including English Maintenance – Vehicle systems and Mathematics or a BTEC Level 2 at Merit and Repair –Electronics Grade and GCSE English Duration: 1 year – Fault diagnostics and Mathematics at –Science Location: Daventry Grade C or above. – Mathematics Students aged 19 and over – Light engines must provide satisfactory £ –Ancillary equipment evidence of practical and 24+ Loan Available –Fuel injection theoretical experience –Transmission of employment in the motor trade as a vehicle –Braking mechanic. – Steering and suspension – Engine maintenance systems City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: C&G Level 2 (2365) LINSTELECS3A FB11 Level 3 Diploma – Health and safety in the building C&G Level 3 (2330) in Electrical services and engineering Three GCSEs at Grade D Installation – Understand the fundamental principles or above, and a Grade C in and requirements of environmental Mathematics. Duration: 1 year technology systems Location: Booth Lane – Principles of electrical science – Electrical installations including inspection, testing and commissioning £ – Electrical systems design 24+ Loan Available – Career awareness in building services engineering

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.ukwww.into-exchange.com

52 Open Events 2013/14

Revealing what our college is all about

Meet the tutors Check out our fantastic facilities Learn more about our courses

Booth Lane & Lower Mounts Wednesday, 13 November 2013 5pm-7.30pm Saturday, 23 November 2013 10am-1pm Tuesday, 25 February 2014 5pm-7.30pm Saturday, 15 March 2014 10am-1pm www.into-exchange.comTuesday, 1 July 2014 5pm-7.30pm Daventry Tuesday, 19 November 2013 5pm-7pm Saturday, 17 May, 2014 ©2014 12pm-4pm call 0845 300 4401 visit www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk [email protected] 53 English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)

This programme is for people whose ﬁrst language is not English and who are living in the UK and want to progress into employment. Full-time ESOL courses are designed to improve greater English language ﬂuency and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. There are full-time classes for all ability levels for students aged 16-18.

Before commencing the programme, you will be You may be advised to progress through the required to attend an initial assessment during levels on the ESOL programme or branch out into which you will be advised on the appropriate level of different areas to help you gain more appropriate study. This could be Pre Entry, Entry 1, 2 or 3. You qualiﬁcations that will help you enter employment. will need to start with the level recommended to The programme will also help you improve your you as part of the initial assessment. employability through gaining mathematical and employability skills. Once you’ve joined the programme, you will beneﬁt from a full tutorial programme to support you in Students will have the opportunity to take your studies. Your Personal Tutor will advise you as City & Guilds exams during the year at various you gain in competence about progression on to levels. Full-time ESOL courses are available at other college programmes, or into work, possibly Booth Lane and Lower Mounts. following an Apprenticeship programme.

TV www.into-exchange.com“Before I started the ESOL course I didn’t speak English with conﬁdence. Now I’m proud of myself.”

54 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

English for The subjects you will study include: You must be aged LESOLFT FB11 Speakers of other –Speaking 16-18 and attend an (Booth Lane) initial assessment for Languages (ESOL) –Listening LESOLFT FL11 speaking, written and – Reading (Lower Mounts) – Pre Entry listening elements of the – Entry Level 1-3 –Writing English language. This – Level 1 – Mathematics will determine the level – Level 2 of course most suitable for you. Duration: 1 year Location: Booth Lane and Lower Mounts

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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55 Foundation Studies

Northampton College is pleased to offer a wide choice of qualifications and training known as Foundation Studies designed for students aged 16-23 with few or no qualifications. If your GCSEs didn’t go very well, or you’re not Enterprise Projects currently in education, employment or training, this You will have the chance to complete projects linked could be the opportunity you need for a fresh start with local businesses in one or more of these areas: towards achieving your potential. • Hairdressing • Media We will help you decide on a suitable work-related pathway and help you move into employment or • Beauty Therapy • Photography further training. • Health & Social Care • Science If you want to try out a range of different options, or if you do not have any qualifications, then our • Childcare • Hospitality & Catering Foundation Studies programme is the best place • IT • Business to start. • Art & Design • Sport What’s more, you can start on our programme at any time of the year so don’t worry if you • Performing Arts • Travel have missed the start of term! Volunteering and work experience General Foundation Studies programme When you’re ready, you’ll be able to take part Everybody will study the following at a level that is in volunteering activities in the local community right for you, either as Functional Skills or at GCSE. and you’ll get the opportunity to take part in work experience that we will arrange through our • English contacts with local employers. • Mathematics What to do now Employability Speak to your school careers advisor or contact us You’ll have the opportunity to gain an employability on 0845 300 4401 and we can advise you on the qualification which will help you to learn about how best place to start. to apply for jobs and Apprenticeships, and how to develop the skills you’ll needwww.into-exchange.com at work.

Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Foundation –Functional skills or GCSE English & No qualiﬁcations required. LFDNSTDP1 FB11 Mathematics (Booth Lane) Studies We will work with you to –Enterprise projects Duration: 1 year make sure you are on the LFDNSTDP1D FD11 – Employability right level of programme. (Daventry) ©2014Location: Booth Lane – Volunteering and work experience and Daventry Students are able to enrol on a Foundation Studies programme at

£ anytime throughout the year.

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk 56 We’re rated Good by Ofsted

Ofsted has judged that the College is ‘Good’ overall The report says that; Teaching and learning are good Students achieve high levels of success Resources and accommodation are of a very high quality Students feel safe and enjoy their college life Studentswww.into-exchange.com go on to gain employment or get a place at University.

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57 Hairdressing, Beauty & Associated Therapies

If you’re interested in a career in hair or beauty, we offer real opportunities to succeed, with courses available in Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapies and Nail Technology. Our wide range of programmes and extensive training facilities can prepare you for a highly-successful and enjoyable career – from managing or running your own salon to becoming a make-up specialist, nail technician or complementary therapist. If you have the ambition, our highly-qualiﬁed and Town Centre and Daventry offer a full range of dedicated staff, with their wealth of experience, can treatments at competitive prices. This fabulous help you achieve your goal. Courses are designed facility offers a unique opportunity to learn the latest to meet the needs of those leaving school, in techniques in a ﬁrst-class 21st century environment. employment, changing career or returning to work after a break. You will be given every opportunity Our specialist resources include: to develop your professional skills through tuition • A commercial hair and nail studio and supervision, and dealing with members of the public within a real working environment. • Four hairdressing, four beauty therapy and one nail bar training salons, all equipped with The Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Team has the latest teaching and learning technology an excellent track record in achieving success in national competitions. We work closely with local • At Badby Road West in Daventry there employers, such as Whittlebury Hall, that provide are four training salons for hairdressing and work experience and employment opportunities for beauty therapy our students. The Hair and Beauty Reception areas • All products used in the salon are professionally in College cater for approximately 5,000 customers recognised and some are available for retail sale. every academic year. The College’s brand new state-of-the-art Hair and Beauty salons at Lower Mounts in Northampton

TV “Northampton College was www.into-exchange.comconvenient to reach and offered everything that I needed in order to gain the conﬁdence in getting out and seeing clients.” ©2014 Lisa Rash – Hairdressing

58 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDHR1D FD11 Hairdressing and – Basic beauty skills or above. (Daventry) Beauty Therapy – Basic hairdressing skills LFLACDHR1 FL11 (Lower Mounts) Duration: 1 year –Functional skills – Employability Location: Daventry and Lower Mounts

£ City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LCGDPHAIR2D FD11 Level 2 Diploma in –Client care or above or an appropriate (Daventry 16-18 years) Level 1 qualiﬁcation. Hairdressing –Cutting LCGDIHAIR2 FD11 Duration: 1 year – Health and safety (Daventry 19+ years) – Colouring Location: Daventry and LCGDPPHAIR2 FL11 Lower Mounts –Perming (Lower Mounts –Styling hair 16-18 years) – Shampooing and conditioning LCGDPIHAIR2 FL11

£ –Consultation (Lower Mounts 19+ years) City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LCGDPBEA2AD FD11 Level 2 Diploma in – Manicure/pedicure or above or an appropriate (Daventry 16-18 years) Level 1 qualiﬁcation. Beauty Therapy – Facials for men and women LCGDPBEAU2D FD11 Duration: 1 year –Make-up (Daventry 19+ years) –Waxing Location: Daventry and LCGDPBEAU2A FL11 Lower Mounts – Threading (Lower Mounts –Eye treatments 16-18 years) – Retail and reception LCGDPBEAU2 FL11

£ – Client care and communication (Lower Mounts – Health and safety 19+ years)

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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59 Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LHOLISTIC FL11 Level 2 Diploma in – Basic aromatherapy or above. Complementary –Body massage Therapies –Basic reﬂexology Duration: 1 year –Basic anatomy and physiology – Basic head massage Location: Lower Mounts –Working in the industry – Clinical services

£ City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LMAKENAILA FL11 Level 2 Diploma in – Manicure/pedicure or above or an appropriate (16-18 years) Level 1 qualiﬁcation. Nail Technology –Eye treatments LMAKENAIL FL11 Enhancements – Nail techniques including acrylic and (19+ years) Duration: 1 year nail art – Make-up and photographic make-up Location: Lower Mounts – Reception skills –Working in the industry

£ City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: NVQ/VRQ Level 2 in LCGDPHAIR3D FD11 Level 3 Diploma in – Advanced cutting Hairdressing. (Daventry) Hairdressing – Colouring including correction Places on this course are LCGDPHAIR3 FL11 (Lower Mounts) Duration: 1 year – Creative hair work limited and all candidates – Hair extensions will undertake a skills test. Location: Daventry and Lower Mounts –Hair show

£ 24+ Loan Available City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: VRQ Level 2 Diploma LCGDPBEAU3D FD11 Level 3 Diploma in –Body massage in Beauty Therapy or (Daventry) Beauty Therapy –Face and body electrical treatments equivalent. LCGDPGBEAU3 FL11 (General Route) –Epilation (Lower Mounts) Duration: 1 year – Relevant anatomy and physiology – Tanning Location: Daventry and Lower Mounts – Promotion and selling – Advanced health and safety –Working with colleagues in the industry £ 24+ Loan Available www.into-exchange.com

60 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: VRQ Level 2 Diploma in LCGDPMBEAU3 FL11 Level 3 Diploma in – Body massage Beauty Therapy. Beauty Therapy – Pre-blended aromatherapy Providing evidence of (Massage Route) – Hot stone therapy Level 2 Certiﬁcate prior to enrolment. Duration: 1 year – Relevant anatomy and physiology – Promotion and selling Location: Lower Mounts –Face and body electrical treatments

£ 24+ Loan Available City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Level 2 Diploma in LHOLISTIC3 FL11 Level 3 Diploma in – Advanced aromatherapy Complementary Complementary –Advanced body massage Therapies. Therapies –Head massage Duration: 1 year –Reflexology –Diet and nutrition Location: Lower Mounts – Anatomy and physiology – Business skills £ – Advanced health and safety 24+ Loan Available City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: VRQ Level 2 in LMAKENAIL3 FL11 Level 3 Diploma in – Advanced nail enhancements Nail Technology Nail Technology including acrylic, hard gel, fibreglass Enhancements or and 3D nail art Beauty Therapy. Duration: 1 year –Airbrush designs, encapsulating and Location: Lower Mounts nail maintenance – Working with colleagues and clients – Advanced health and safety £ 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEBT FL12 Diploma in –Facial treatments or above including English Beauty Therapy –Face and body electrical treatments and Mathematics. Duration: 2 years – Manicure/Pedicure – Body Massage Location: Lower Mounts – Aromatherapy –Epilation £ –Waxing –Make-up 24+ Loan Available –Eye treatments www.into-exchange.com–Business and finance City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Level 3 qualification in LCGDPHAIR4 FL11 Level 4 Diploma in – Marketing Hairdressing or equivalent. Management of –Sales Advanced – Health and safety Techniques in the –PR Hair & Beauty –Client care Sector – Salon management Duration: 1 Year – Colour correction Location: Lower Mounts –Hair and scalp specialist services ©2014 research £ 24+ Loan Available

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

61 Healthcare & Childcare

If you have the qualities of a carer, you may find a career in one of the caring professions particularly rewarding. It all starts here, with courses available in Childcare, Health Studies and Care. Becoming a carer, whether for children or adults, We also offer full-time courses for those wishing calls for someone with the ability to show real to work with the elderly or in one of the health initiative in the workplace and treat people equally, professions, such as a nurse, podiatrist, dietician irrespective of their health, age, gender, race or or physiotherapist. disability. Here at the College, we have an excellent track record of student achievement in this field Students on courses at Level 2 or above spend at and our experienced staff work to the very highest least one day a week in a care setting as an integral standards. We are always looking to develop new part of the course and assignments are closely courses, and offer flexible modes of study not linked to work experiences. only for new entrants to the profession but also All students must undertake a Disclosure and for existing professionals looking to improve their Barring Service (DBS) check to prove their qualifications. suitability to work in the caring professions. The Department offers a range of full-time courses, This will be carried out by the College at the and the sector now encompasses the care and outset of the course. education of children between the ages of 0 - 16. Our specialist resources include: Positions include nursery nurse, teaching assistant or play worker in an after-school club or holiday • Health rooms play scheme. • Computer suites Both Healthcare and Childcare courses start at • Access to the College’s Libraries Level 1, with many progression routes available • Additional Learning Support where applicable after the Level 3 qualification. • Craft rooms.

TV “The best thing about www.into-exchange.comNorthampton College is the facilities. My long-term plan is to go to university and study for a degree in Nursing.”

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Health The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDHS1 FB11 and Social Care – Health and social care needs or above including English and Mathematics. Duration: 1 year – Creative and leisure activities for adults – Communication with adults and Location: Booth Lane children – Job opportunities £ Level 1 Childcare The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDCC1 FB11 –Communication or above including English Duration: 1 year – Respecting children and Mathematics. Location: Booth Lane – Keeping children safe – Creative activities £ –Books stories, poems and rhymes BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDHS FB11 in Health and –Communication or above including English (Booth Lane) Social Care – Ensuring safe environments and Mathematics or LB2CEDHSD FD11 an appropriate Level 1 –Individual rights & needs (Daventry) Duration: 1 year qualiﬁcation including Location: Booth Lane Functional Skills. and Daventry

£ CACHE Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LCACHE2DCE FB11 Certiﬁcate in – Education and child development or above including English (Booth Lane) Children and – Child welfare and Mathematics or LCACHE2DCED FD11 an appropriate Level 1 Young People’s –First aid (Daventry) Workforce qualiﬁcation, including – Positive environments Functional Skills. Duration: 1 year – Positive relationships Location: Booth Lane and Daventry

£ BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEHS FB12 in Health and – Health and safety or above including English (Booth Lane) and Mathematics, or Social Care – Equality, diversity and rights LB3CSDEHSD FD12 an equivalent Level 2 – Research project (Daventry) Duration: 1-2 years qualiﬁcation at Merit –Physiological disorders Location: Booth Lane Grade or above plus GCSE and Daventry – Personal and professional development English and Mathematics www.into-exchange.com– Public health at Grade C or above. GCSE Science at £ Grade C is also desirable. 24+ Loan Available CACHE Level 3 The course covers a variety of units giving Four GCSEs at Grade C LCACHE3ADCE FB12 Extended Diploma an in-depth understanding of the health or above including English (Booth Lane) and education needs of children including and Mathematics or in Childcare and LCACHE3ADCED FD12 the Early Years Foundation Stage. CACHE Level 2 Certiﬁcate Education (Daventry) in Working with Children Duration: 2 years and Young People’s Location: Booth Lane Workforce at Pass Grade ©2014 and Daventry plus GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C.

24+ Loan Available

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk 63 Higher Education

Have you always wanted to progress to Higher Education? Would you like the option of going to University? Are you looking for a course that will kick-start your career? Do you prefer more practically-based learning? Would you like a ﬂexible approach that ﬁts in with your lifestyle? If so, you should consider studying on one of the Higher National Diplomas offered at Northampton College in conjunction with the University of Northampton.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) Where will I study? Whereas traditional degrees tend to concentrate on For many years, Northampton College has worked academic skills, HNDs focus on practical ‘learning in partnership with The University of Northampton by doing’ experience, giving you the skills to put to develop a range of practically and vocationally- your knowledge to effective use in a particular oriented Higher Education courses. Higher National career. Recognised and highly valued by industry Diplomas are taught at Northampton College, both in the UK and overseas, HNDs are mainly although you will actually be a student of The assessed through assignments, projects and University of Northampton. You may be offered practical tasks, which means they’re well suited a place in the University’s Halls of Residence and to those who don’t like exams or who are less travel a short distance each day to attend your conﬁdent in essay writing. HNDs usually take two classes, although courses are usually run intensively years to complete on a full-time basis, but may be over three or four weekdays, providing time for studied part-time, which takes longer. study and leisure. A Higher National Diploma provides you with the practical experience that will start you off in your chosen career. These popular and vocationally- relevant programmes offer an alternative HE pathway and tend to require fewer UCAS points on entry.

TV “This course is giving me www.into-exchange.comall the skills and information I will need to set up my own business and become a freelance photographer.”

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How do I apply? What can I do afterwards? You’ll need to apply through the Universities and These courses are designed to enable you to College Admissions Service, known as UCAS, continue to a third year of study at The University for all Higher National Diplomas studied at of Northampton to ‘top-up’ your qualification to Northampton College. You can get UCAS forms a degree in your chosen subject area (giving you from your school or local library. For more two separate qualifications over the three years information on Higher National Diplomas, pop into of study). Alternatively, with the skills you will have Northampton College and pick up a leaflet, acquired on the HND, you may be able to progress or our staff will be happy to answer any questions directly into employment in your chosen vocation. you may have. Alternatively call The University of In addition, you may choose to seek further Northampton on 0800 358 2232. specialist training courses within your chosen industry sector. What will I need? All applications are handled by The University of Northampton through the UCAS system. To be accepted on a programme, you’ll need points equivalent to an A Level Grade D or above, or a pass at BTEC Level 3 or equivalent. All HNDs require a GCSE at Grade C or above in English.

Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

HND Digital The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 216W/HND Film Production – Film environment above or a BTEC Level 3 FILM –Scriptwriting or equivalent including Duration: 2 years GCSE Grade C in English. – Production Location: Booth Lane –Post production – Documentary ﬁlm making £ HND Music The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 093W/HND/ Production – Practical and theoretical training above or a BTEC Level 3 MP – Studio engineering or equivalent including Duration: 2 years GCSE Grade C in English. – Access to industry standard production Location: Booth Lane Software www.into-exchange.com– Audio recording £ –Project realisation

HND Photography The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS O56W HND/ –Studio and location lighting above or a BTEC Level 3 Photo Duration: 2 years – Darkroom techniques in colour and or equivalent including Location: Booth Lane monochrome GCSE Grade C in English. –Digital imaging and design £ HND Theatre The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 044W/ HND/ ©2014Practice – Production process above or a BTEC Level 3 Th –Key skills in voice, speech and or equivalent including Duration: 2 years movement GCSE Grade C in English. Location: Booth Lane – Arts management – Acting development £

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk 65 Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality and Catering is a dynamic industry employing 1.5 million people nationally in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, industrial food services, travel industries and the armed services. For those with drive and enthusiasm, it offers many exciting opportunities to develop and succeed – and the training starts here. For anyone wishing to follow any Catering training, You’ll receive training within a variety of realistic we look for enthusiasm and personality rather than working environments including kitchens, academic ability, and there’s no age-limit on any of restaurants, a bar and a bakery. All practical our courses. We focus primarily on developing the sessions are supported with the necessary theory essential skills you’ll need to work effectively and to give you a full understanding and prepare you for productively in the hospitality industry. entry into your chosen career. The Hospitality and Catering Department has an excellent reputation locally and nationally, due to the skills and professionalism of its students, demonstrated by success in competitions such as Rotary ‘Young Chef of the Year’, the UK Skills Challenge and ‘Electrolux Chef of the Year’. We work closely with a range of employers both locally and nationally to ensure we are developing current industry skills and techniques, and also to enable us to provide high quality work experience and employment opportunities.

“I came to Northampton TV www.into-exchange.comCollege for a career change and the experience has been great. The catering facilities are brand new and up to the highest industry standards.” ©2014 Viktorija Bernataviciute – Catering

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Our specialist resources include: • Two restaurants: The Lane Restaurant & • One production bakery Brasserie which combine contemporary formal dining and banqueting with more informal, • Three general training kitchens popular dining. • A fully-functional front of house reception and • Two cafeteria outlets: The Lookout (full bar area refectory service) and The Lookout Express • Realistic working environments providing (quick counter service) at Booth Lane plus members of the public and the College with a cafeterias at Lower Mounts and Daventry. varied range of hospitality services • Three production kitchens • Highly-qualiﬁed staff with many years’ • Two specialist training kitchens commercial experience to train you to the (Pastry and Larder) highest standards during your studies.

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Hospitality The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDHI1 FB11 and Catering – Commodities or above. –Food preparation and cooking Duration: 1 year – Equipment Location: Booth Lane – Customer care –Functional skills £ Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LPROGCHEF1 FB11 Professional Chef –Food preparation and cooking or above or equivalent. Diploma –Food and drinks services Duration: 1 year –Functional skills Location: Booth Lane

£ City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LPROGCHEF2 FB11 Level 2 – Practical cookery or above plus relevant Professional – Pastry and larder work or food and industry experience or a Chef Diploma drink service VRQ Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery at Duration: 1 year Grade Merit. Location: Booth Lane

£ BTEC Level 3 inwww.into-exchange.com The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LHOSPSUP FB11 Hospitality – Providing customer service or above including English – Financial control and Mathematics. Duration: 2 years – Supervisory skills Location: Booth Lane –Food and drinks service –Human resources £ –Marketing for hospitality 24+ Loan Available VRQ Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LDIP3PRCAT FB12 Advanced – Prepare, cook and ﬁnish complex meat, or above including ©2014Professional poultry and ﬁsh dishes English and Mathematics Catering Diploma – Finish complex vegetable dishes plus relevant industry experience or a Level 2 – Hot and cold sauces Duration: 1 year Professional Chef – Health and safety Location: Booth Lane Diploma.

£ 24+ Loan Available 67 Media

Reading the news as it breaks to the world, providing the images that go with the stories, working in production, operating the camera, or simply being part of the broadcast, film, print or digital media industry - the people who work within the mass media enjoy exciting, challenging and diverse careers. Whichever appeals to you, we offer real opportunities to train and enter this fast moving world. By taking a course in media studies, you’ll develop You’ll be taught by teachers with professional media the necessary technical skills to begin a career in experience, from radio, newspapers, magazines, the Media, Journalism, Film, Communications or television and film. Interactive Media. Our range of courses is aimed at developing technical, academic and transferable Our specialist resources include: skills that are relevant to the media industries. • Television and radio studios Most courses provide opportunities for you to visit television studios, radio stations and cinemas to • High spec film and still cameras give you a broad knowledge and understanding of • Apple Mac computers with industry standard how the industry operates. In addition, there’ll be software (including Final Cut Pro, Adobe talks from visiting speakers and the possibility of Premiere, Shake, Maya and InDesign). industrial experience. Interesting, stimulating and always popular, our media programmes provide a real start point for an exciting career. If you have ambition, are self-driven and are prepared to work hard, you could be making the headlines.

“I chose Northampton TV www.into-exchange.comCollege because it’s a place that inspires you to do bigger and better things in life. I feel I’ve now got more of a direct chance of getting into the job I want.” ©2014 Nicholas Bieber – Media

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Media The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E. LFLACDMED FB11 –Photography Duration: 1 year – Video production Location: Booth Lane –Functional skills

£ BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDMD FB11 Diploma in Media – Introduction to media products or above including English – Audiences and industries or an appropriate Level 1 Duration: 1 year qualiﬁcation. – Research for media production Location: Booth Lane – Video production – Photography and web-authoring £ –Word skills BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C or LB3CSDEMP FB12 Creative Media – Production and research techniques above including English or Production –Film & video editing a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Media at Merit or above – Advertisement production Duration: 1-2 years plus GCSE English at – Page layout and design Location: Booth Lane Grade C or above. – Soundtrack production – Digital graphics £ – Web authoring 24+ Loan Available – Music video production BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEIM FB12 Interactive Media – Digital graphics or above including English – Digital communication or a BTEC Level 2 in Duration: 1-2 years Media at Merit plus – Web authoring Location: Booth Lane GCSE English at Grade C – Music video production or above. – Music based programming £ – Motion graphics and compositing video 24+ Loan Available – 3D modelling –3D animation HND Digital Film The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 216W/HND Production – Film environment above or a BTEC Level 3 FILM –Scriptwriting or equivalent including Duration: 2 years GCSE Grade C in English. – Production Location: Booth Lane –Post production – Documentary ﬁlm production £ www.into-exchange.com For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

69 Music & Music Technology

Music and Music Technology have become popular subjects to study and we offer real opportunities to specialise in Music Performance, Music Technology and Music Production. The Music department currently has over 250 Our specialist resources include: Full-time students studying a range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 4. You can progress from all • Pro Tools HD 2 studio with D Command desk, our music courses on to further or higher education live drum and vocal booth and training or into work, most of which is on a self- • Pro Tools digital recording studio with a SSL employed or part-time basis. It is essential that you MATRIX desk are able to develop as wide a range of employment skills as possible (including strong networking • Pro Tools/Logic Midi studio with a range of and promotional skills) and our full-time courses synths and sound modules are speciﬁcally designed to give you realistic • Three Apple Mac music technology suites expectations of the music industry. providing Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase & Sibelius We have a vibrant and creative musical culture • A performance room with full PA and backline within the department and particularly encourage the creation of original music in all its formats • Five sound-proofed booths with PAs, drum kits, and styles. ampliﬁers and microphones We regularly use local music venues such as The • Five sets of Technics record decks, DJ mixers & CDJs Roadmender and work closely with a range of other • A Roland keyboard lab local music industry organisations including record labels, promoters and media. • Venue with PA and lighting rig (The Underground).

“The teachers that we worked with had such incredible TV knowledge about the industry, www.into-exchange.comthey taught us so much more than I ever could have imagined. The highlight of my two years at Northampton College was sharing a stage and performing with the Loveable Rogues and ©2014 The Parades.”

Evie Ablett – Music

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Sound The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDSEM FB11 Engineering and – Occupational roles and employment or above. Music Technology – Digital sound editing Duration: 1 year –Safe working practices – Sounds recording skills Location: Booth Lane –Functional skills

£ BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D or LB2CEDMC FB11 in Music – Music technology above including English or – Music production an appropriate Foundation Duration: 1 year Level qualification, – Sound recording Location: Booth Lane including English and –Performance Mathematics. – Events organisation £ BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEMC FB12 in Music – Music performance techniques or above including English –The sound and music industry or an appropriate Level 2 Duration: 1-2 years qualification at Merit plus – Improvising music Location: Booth Lane GCSE English at Grade C – Music theory and harmony or above. Competent – Composing music musicianship to be £ –Music in the community determined at audition. – Contemporary song writing techniques 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEMT FB12 Music Technology – Planning and delivering a music product or above including English – Listening skills or an appropriate Level 2 Duration: 1-2 years qualification at Merit plus – Music sequencing Location: Booth Lane GCSE English at Grade C – Marketing and promotion in the music or above. industry £ – Music production techniques –The sound and music industry 24+ Loan Available – Audio engineering – Introduction to acoustics – Music and sound for the moving image – Music technology and performance – Operating live sound HND Music The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 093W/HND/ Production – Practical and theoretical training above or a BTEC Level 3 MP – Studio engineering or equivalent including Duration: 2 years GCSE Grade C in English. www.into-exchange.com– Access to industry standard production Location: Booth Lane Software – Audio recording £ –Project realisation

71 Performing Arts

If you’re interested in the Performing Arts, Acting, Dance or Theatre, we offer a whole range of exciting courses, giving you a real opportunity to follow your dreams. Our diverse range of Performing Arts courses Careers advice encompasses theatre, dance and musical theatre at about further study all levels – from Foundation Level qualiﬁcations to opportunities at other colleges, dance, drama Level 2 and Level 3, and HNDs at Level 4. and music schools and universities is available and our record of progression is excellent, Programmes contain a large practical element with alumni attending a range of universities and are mainly assessed through assignment work. and specialist colleges. We have an established Performance plays a large part in our learning reputation for excellence in this area of work and programmes, with opportunities to perform in hope to work with you to build on this in the future. college and outside at a variety of venues. You’ll have the opportunity to visit theatre and concert Our specialist resources include: venues to see a range of professional work and take part in workshops with professional companies. • Studio theatres with full lighting rigs, sound equipment and lighting control boxes Students have participated in major productions at local professional venues, touring the • Dance studios with fully sprung ﬂoors County’s schools, performing in cabaret, • Rehearsal studios outdoor theatre, community centres, concerts and contemporary dance events, as well as an • 120 seat theatre. extensive programme of dance, music and theatre in our own college venues.

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDPART FB11 Performing Arts – Acting movement or above. –Dance Duration: 1 year –Working in the performing arts Location: Booth Lane – Musical theatre

£ BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDAC FB11 Performing Arts – Production project or above including (Acting) – The performing arts business English at Grade D or an appropriate Foundation – Performing scripted plays Duration: 1 year Level qualiﬁcation. – Musical theatre Location: Booth Lane – Understanding drama and acting – Work skills £ BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDDA FB11 Performing Arts – Production project including English or (Dance) – The performing arts business above or an appropriate Foundation Level – Contemporary dance Duration: 1 year qualiﬁcation. – Performing dance Location: Booth Lane – Music theatre – Work skills £ BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEAC FB12 Performing Arts – Rehearsing performance or above including English (Acting) – Devising contemporary theatre or a BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts at Merit – Principles of acting Duration: 1-2 years plus GCSE English at – Applying acting styles Location: Booth Lane Grade C. – Acting auditions –Script writing £ 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEDA FB12 Performing Arts – Rehearsing and performing or above including English (Dance) – Developing classical ballet or a BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts at Merit – Developing contemporary dance Duration: 1-2 years plus GCSE English at –Urban street Location: Booth Lane Grade C. – Dance performance – Choreographing dance £ www.into-exchange.com–Jazz and tap dance 24+ Loan Available BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEMH FB12 Performing Arts – Performance workshop or above including English (Musical Theatre) – The performing arts business or a BTEC Level 2 in Performing Arts at Merit – Historical context of the arts Duration: 1-2 years plus GCSE English at – Rehearsing and performing Location: Booth Lane Grade C. – Voice development and singing skills – Dance performance £ – Principles of acting ©2014 –Variety performance 24+ Loan Available – Acting auditions HND Theatre The subjects you will study include: One A Level at Grade D or UCAS 044W/ HND/ Practice – Production process above or a BTEC Level 3 Th –Key skills in voice, speech and or equivalent including Duration: 2 years movement GCSE Grade C in English. Location: Booth Lane – Arts management – Acting development 73 £ Public Services

Careers in the public services include joining the Prison Service or the Coast Guard, Police Force or Fire Service. Or perhaps you are interested in joining the Armed Services?

If you feel you are interested in any of these career paths, our Public Services programme could help you to achieve your goal. We believe public service is a way of life and we Our specialist resources include: hope that by the end of your course, you’ll have adopted the same outlook. With three levels of • Links/relationships with organisations such as academic entry, our courses in Public Services cater Northamptonshire Police and Fire and Rescue, for students at all levels of achievement. Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commandos and the Army As your course is preparing you for a career in what are classed the ‘disciplined services’, you’ll ﬁnd • Practical activities to reinforce classroom there are more rules than on other college courses. learning This is to provide you with a stepping-stone • Low ropes and assault course between the culture of a school or civilian job to that of the Emergency Services and Armed Forces. • Teaching staff with a variety of experience in the Public Services. You’ll ﬁnd we have strict guidelines relating to dress code, personal appearance and behaviour in order that you project a professional image, and we would ask that you dress and conduct yourself in an appropriate manner at all times.

TV “It’s different than staying at www.into-exchange.comschool because the teachers treat you like an adult here. I’m doing the Public Services course because I want to work for the Police.” ©2014 Richard Putz – Public Services

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDPS1 FB11 Public Services –Careers or above. – Forensic detection Duration: 1 year – Personal skills Location: Booth Lane – Expedition skills – Improving health and safety £ –Practical team work – Public services incidents Level 2 in Public The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDPS FB11 Services – Public services skills or above including English (Booth Lane) or a related Level 1 –Employment LB2CEDPSD FD11 Duration: 1 year qualification. – Career planning (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane – Improving health and fitness for entry and Daventry into the uniformed public services –Volunteering £ –Land navigation by map and compass – Expedition skills Level 3 in Public The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDEPS FB12 Services – Government policies or above including English (Booth Lane) or an appropriate Level 2 – Leadership and teamwork LB3CSDEPSD FD12 Duration: 1-2 years qualification at Merit plus – Citizenship and diversity (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane GCSE English at Grade C. – Understand discipline and Daventry – Physical preparation –Skills for land based outdoor £ adventurous activities –Command and control 24+ Loan Available

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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75 Science

Most jobs in the near future will involve applications of science and technology. Science is behind most of the creativity and innovation which we see all around us, from breakthroughs in medicine to mobile phone applications. Biochemist, entomologist, forensic scientist, Our specialist resources include: geneticist and even inventor are all career roles that require a good grounding in science, and the • Five fully-equipped science laboratories College is proud of the support and facilities it can • Computer facilities offer students to succeed in this subject. • Access to college Libraries Teaching at the College puts a real emphasis on practical, work-related activities • Access to college computer laboratories. You can progress from the Science programme directly to employment or on to university. Whichever route you choose, you’ll benefit from exploring and debating a range of significant scientific theories. Many of the Science programme’s projects involve fieldwork and, on the Level 3 programme, you’ll have the opportunity of spending several days on a residential course.

“The“Thetutorsont tutors on thehecourse course have been really helpful; their TV knowledge of the subject is www.into-exchange.comsecond to none. Studying at the College has made me believe in myself and helped me to achieve my goals. It has given me life skills as well as the education I needed so ©2014 that I can go on to university to study Physiotherapy.”

Lucy Woolhouse – Science

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Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDSCI FB11 Applied Science – Skills and techniques for chemistry or above. investigation Duration: 1 year – The study of living systems Location: Booth Lane – The nature and application of energy, waves and radiation £ BTEC Level 2 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D or LAPSCIENCE2 FB11 Applied Science –Chemistry and our earth above including a Science – Energy and our universe (preferably two Science Duration: 1 year subjects). – Biology and our environment Location: Booth Lane You will also study a variety of other units in biology, chemistry and physics. £ BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDESC FB12 Applied Science – Fundamentals of science or above including double –Working in the science industry Science and Mathematics Duration: 1-2 years or BTEC Level 2 in Applied – Scientiﬁc investigation and practical Science at Merit level plus Location: Booth Lane techniques GCSE Mathematics. – Mathematics for science techniques £ – Physiology of human body systems –Biochemical and microbiological 24+ Loan Available techniques –Electrical circuits – Genetics and genetical engineering – Chemical laboratory techniques – Principles of plant and soil science – Electronics for science techniques – Industrial applications of chemical reactions – Industrial applications of organic chemistry

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk www.into-exchange.com

77 Sport

We offer a complete range of courses in Sport which give you a real opportunity to achieve the lifestyle and career of which you’ve always dreamed! Perhaps your perfect job would involve advising professional sportsmen and women on diet or the rehabilitation of their sports injuries, or becoming a personal trainer. Whichever Sport course you choose you’ll have access to our fitness centre, sports hall, playing fields and all-weather playing area, plus well-qualified and experienced staff. Whilst at college you’ll have the opportunity to Our specialist resources include: participate in sport, help to coach students and organise sporting events. You’ll also be able to visit • Brand new state of the art Sports Hall sports facilities, conduct fitness tests and devise • Fully-equipped fitness centre, playing fields training programmes for yourself and others. and an all-weather playing area • Low ropes and assault course.

“I really enjoyed coming to Northampton College TV www.into-exchange.combecause the facilities for sport are so good. As a student at the College you have a lot more freedom, and you have a lot of control over ©2014 how you work.” Amy Varnsverry – Sport

78 WHAT CAN I DO NEXT? Courses available in this Apprenticeship £ Employment Higher Education Next Level subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Sport The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDSP1 FB11 –Taking part in sport or above, including English Duration: 1 year –Improving fitness or a related Entry Level 3 qualification. Location: Booth Lane –Risks and hazards –How the body works £ –Plan a fitness programme –Assisting a leader – Working in active leisure BTEC Level 2 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LB2CEDSP FB11 in Sport – Practical sport or above including English – Nutrition for sport or a related Level 1 Duration: 1 year qualification. – Fitness testing and performance Location: Booth Lane training – Sports injuries £ – Exercise and fitness instruction – Psychology for sport performance –Anatomy BTEC Level 3 The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDESP FB12 in Sport – Principles of anatomy or above including – Physiology of fitness English and preferably Duration: 1-2 years Mathematics or a related – Training and fitness for sport Location: Booth Lane Level 2 qualification at – Psychology for sport performance Merit plus GCSE English –Coaching at Grade C or above. £ –Assessing risks in sport – Fitness testing 24+ Loan Available – Exercise and healthy lifestyle You will also have the opportunity to study: – CYQ Level 2 Gym Qualification

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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79 Supported Learning

Our Supported Learning courses have been specially developed for you if you have a learning difficulty, disability, or if you took a Supported Learning Link Course in your last year at school. The aim of the Supported Learning courses is You will follow a wide curriculum which will include to provide individuals with educational opportunities vocational options along with everyday maths, and challenges that will enable you to fulfil your English and ICT. You will also participate in enterprise potential and develop your skills for living and work. activities and have the opportunity to undertake a supported work placement, where appropriate. Each programme is individually-tailored to your needs, and provides educational opportunities and challenges Courses are run at Booth Lane and Daventry. For that will enable you to fulfil your potential and develop more information on Supported Learning courses skills for living and working in the real world. please call 01604 734 113 for courses at Northampton, or 01604 736 357 for courses at Daventry. Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Accessing College The subjects you will include: You must already be at LFTACEE FB11 and Education (ACE) – English Level P5 or above before (Booth Lane) – Mathematics joining. Duration: 1 year LFTACEED FD11 –ICT (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane – Work related skills and Daventry – Independent living skills Ace is designed to develop your social £ skills and work skills, preparing you for independent living. NCFE Entry The subjects you will study include: You must possess a LFLACDPPE FB11 Level Diploma in – English willingness to take part in (Booth Lane) new learning opportunities Personal Progress – Mathematics LFLACDPPED FD11 and show you are (Entry Level 1) – Employability skills (Daventry) committed to furthering Duration: 1 year – Enterprise and community awareness your education. Location: Booth Lane and Daventry www.into-exchange.com £ OCR Life and The subjects you will study include: You must possess a LFTLIFEE2 FB11 Living Skills – English willingness to take part in (Booth Lane) (Entry Level 2) – Mathematics new learning opportunities LFTLIFEE2D FD11 and show you are – Employability skills (Daventry) Duration: 1 year committed to furthering – Enterprise and community awareness Location: Booth Lane your education. and Daventry

©2014 £ Next Steps The subjects you will study include: You must possess a LFLACDEPE FB11 (Entry Level 3) – Employability willingness to take part in (Booth Lane) new learning opportunities – Personal and social development (PSD LFLACDEPED FD11 Duration: 1 year and show you are units may include cultural diversity, (Daventry) Location: Booth Lane supporting others and developing yourself) committed to furthering your education. and Daventry – Vocational taster - units may include cookery, horticulture and performing arts) 80 £ Travel

If you’re interested in Travel why not consider following one of our specialist courses that will prepare you for an exciting career in the industry? Find out what it’s really like to be an air cabin crew member or a holiday representative, learn about exotic holiday destinations, perhaps plan a few holidays or visit some tourist attractions yourself. Alongside academic qualifications, our travel students can also study vocational travel qualifications including Resort Representatives, Aviation Operations on the Ground, Passenger Shipping Agents and Air Cabin Crew Certificate. The Resort Representative Qualification can guarantee you an interview with Thomas Cook and we have had a lot of students chose this qualification and become resort representatives. Courses available in this subject area

Course details What will I study? Entry requirements Course code

Level 1 Travel The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade E LFLACDTV1 FB11 –Locational geography or above. Duration: 1 year –The UK travel industry Location: Booth Lane – The UK tourism industry – Customer service £ – Tourist destinations – Preparing for employment – Promotional materials City & Guilds The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade D LFDTRAVEL FB11 Level 2 in Travel – Interpersonal skills in the work place or above including English –UK as a destination or a related Level 1 Duration: 1 year qualification. – Principles of customer service Location: Booth Lane – Introduction to the cruise industry –Worldwide destinations £ www.into-exchange.com–Tour operations –Retail travel – Visitor attractions BTEC Level 3 in The subjects you will study include: Four GCSEs at Grade C LB3CSDETV FB12 Travel and Tourism – European travel market or above or a City and – Investigation travel and tourism Guilds Level 2 in Travel Duration: 1-2 years with high grade profile, or – The business of travel and tourism Location: Booth Lane another appropriate BTEC – UK destinations Level 2 at Merit. GCSE – Customer service English at Grade C or £ – Preparing for employment above is required. ©201424+ Loan Available You will also study additional qualifications: –Level 2 NCFE Certificate for Resort Representative –Level 2 NCFE Certificate for Aviation Operations on the Ground

For more information on individual courses, please go to our website www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

81 how to apply: a step by step guide

Complete the Application form Approximate On some occasions we will contact you by e-mail. Please state your timescales e-mail address clearly on the application form. If at any time you need advice about the courses on offer, or your application to college then please telephone us on 0845 300 4401. Complete the application form online or pull-out the form on page 83 and return it to: The Enrolment Centre, Northampton College, FREEPOST MID 18109, Badby Road West, Daventry, NN11 4HJ Online - Same day Paper form - 10 days Application received by Northampton College

We send you an acknowledgement (usually by email) 1 week

We send you an invitation to come along to discuss the course with the tutor We will send you a date for a course advice session designed to give you more information and to match the most appropriate course to 8 weeks your career choice and your current level of attainment. Your parents or guardians are welcome to attend your appointment at the College with you. For further information or to cancel / rearrange your appointment time please contact the Enrolment Centre on 0845 300 4401.

After the interview 3 weeks We send you an Offer Letter or alternative advice.

You send back the Acceptance Form We ask you to accept your place immediately.

We send you conﬁrmation that your Acceptance has 1 week been received www.into-exchange.com The Teaching School invites you to induction (letters sent out and the beginning of August)

You MUST conﬁrm your place by phoning the Teaching School On or after GCSE results day – Please note that if you do not conﬁrm your place, we may offer it to another student. 21 August 2014

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83 For course information and applications, please call 0845 300 4401 or check out www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk

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