Truro College Further Education Prospectus discover the difference Welcome It has been another remarkable Tertiary colleges such as this To deliver these high levels year of success for Truro and one have established a very of student achievement, we Penwith College. high reputation for the quality of focus constantly on providing their specialist post-16 expertise outstanding teaching, Our students have achieved and learning environments, for exceptional personal support, record-breaking results across the wide range and flexibility and world-class facilities. Our the whole range of our offer, of the courses they offer on impressive academies at the in partnership with excellent both academic and vocational College provide a platform for teaching and support staff who pathways, and for their students to pursue excellence deliver the highest standards examination results. in specific fields such as of education. The College sports, medicine, music, art, continues to expand its world- Truro and Penwith College is and enterprise, alongside their class facilities and to enhance a leading example of a Tertiary chosen course. They also access and opportunity for college and is recognised ensure that specialised guidance students across Cornwall. nationally as one of the very best and support is available providers of post-16 education for applications to the most We are one of the very best and training. Results for A Level, competitive degree courses and colleges in the country and were vocational courses, work-based to the most selective universities. delighted when Ofsted again learning and the International designated us Outstanding in Baccalaureate have been As you explore our prospectus, its most recent inspection of our exceptional again this year. you will see the level of passion work. Our students not only achieve and commitment we bring to all outstanding outcomes, but the aspects of College life. I hope best progression opportunities you will decide to become a part into Higher Education and of our College, and in doing so employment which follow from create your own outstanding those outcomes. It is their experiences, achievements and success that allows us to present futures. ourselves with confidence as the best educational institution for David Walrond you to pursue your ambitions. Truro and Penwith College Principal 02 Contents Course Listing 04 Outstanding Education 06 Outstanding Results 08 Outstanding Experiences 10 Outstanding Academies 13 Outstanding Opportunities 14 Options Explained 16 Courses & Training Programmes 20 Apprenticeships 22 Art & Design 38 Automotive & Engineering 44 Business & Law 48 Care, Community & Education 54 Computing & IT 58 Construction 62 English & Languages 68 Food, Catering & Hospitality 74 Foundation Studies 78 Hair & Beauty 82 Humanities & Social Sciences 88 IB Diploma 94 Mathematics 98 Media & Photography 102 Music & Performing Arts 108 Personal & Professional Development 116 Public Services 120 Science 124 Sport 130 Academies 134 The Low-down 144 Frequently Asked Questions 151 Your Journey to College 152 Lifelong Learning 154 How to Apply 156 We are open. Visit us 157 Index 158 03 Psychology 93 Sociology 93 IB Diploma 94 Course Mathematics 98 This two-year, Level 3 course is an excellent Mathematics 100 alternative to A Levels and provides a Further Mathematics 100 broad-based education. The IB Diploma is widely accepted by universities. Media & Photography 102 Listing Film Studies 104 Media Studies 104 A Levels Photography 104 Vocational Music & Performing Arts 108 These work-related qualifications will You can study a wide variety of subjects and Dance 110 prepare you for progression to Higher keep your options open. You will choose Drama & Theatre Studies 110 Education or employment. They are up to five subjects at AS Level (first year) Music 110 excellent choices if you know the area of and most students will continue with four Music Technology 110 study or career pathway you wish to pursue. subjects at A2 Level in the second year. A These courses are available at Level (L) 1, Levels are Level 3 courses. Science 124 2 and 3. Biology 126 Art & Design 38 Chemistry 126 Art & Design 38 Art & Design (Critical & Contextual Environmental Science 127 Art & Design UAL L2 Diploma 43 Studies) 40 Geology 127 Art & Design UAL L3 Extended Diploma 43 Fine Art 40 Physics 128 Illustration/Graphics 40 Automotive & Engineering 44 Product Design & the Built Environment 42 Sport 130 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Textiles Fashion 42 Physical Education 132 L1 Diploma 46 Textiles 42 Engineering L2 Diploma 47 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Automotive & Engineering 44 L2 Diploma 47 Electronics 46 Subsidiary Engineering L3 Extended Diploma 47 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Business & Law 48 Diploma & L3 Diploma 47 Accounting 50 Business Studies 50 Extended Cert/ Business & Law 48 Economics 50 Business Administration L2 Certificate 52 Law 52 Diploma Business/Travel & Tourism L2 Diploma 52 Business L3 Extended Diploma 52 Computing & IT 58 Subsidiary Certificates and Diplomas are Business Administration L3 Certificate 53 Computer Science 60 an excellent addition if you are studying A Travel & Tourism L3 Extended Diploma 53 Levels. It can add breadth to your academic English & Languages 68 programme and provide a vocationally Care, Community & Education 54 English Language 70 relevant dimension. The Level 3 course is Exploring the Caring Sectors English Language & Literature 70 equivalent to one A Level. L1 Progression 56 English Literature 70 Health & Social Care L2 Progression 57 French 72 Care, Community & Education 54 Children’s Play, Learning & Development German 72 Health & Social Care L3 Certificate / L3 Extended Diploma 57 Italian 73 Diploma 56 Health & Social Care (Health Studies) Italian for Beginners 73 L3 Extended Diploma 57 Spanish 73 Computing & IT 58 Health & Social Care (Social Care) Spanish for Beginners 73 Information Technology L3 Extended L3 Extended Diploma 57 Certificate 60 Humanities & Social Sciences 88 Ancient History 90 Music & Performing Arts 108 Classical Civilisation 90 Music (Classical/Jazz) L3 Subsidiary Geography 90 Diploma 112 History 92 Musical Theatre L3 Subsidiary Diploma 112 Philosophy, Religion & Ethics 92 Music (Rock & Pop) Level 3 Subsidiary Politics 92 Diploma 112 04 Computing & IT 58 Music & Performing Arts 108 Business & Law Introduction to Information Technology Acting L2 Progression 112 Business Administration L2 26 L1 Progression 60 Music L2 Progression 113 Customer Service Practitioner L2 26 Information & Creative Technology Production Arts L2 Progression 113 Retailer L2 28 L2 Progression 60 Music L3 Extended Diploma 114 Assistant Accountant L3 28 IT Practitioners: General IT L3 Extended Music Technology L3 Extended Diploma 114 Business Administration L3 28 Diploma 61 Performing Arts: Dance L3 Extended Digital Marketer L3 28 IT Practitioners: Software Development Diploma 115 Manager L3 29 L3 Extended Diploma 61 Performing Arts: Performance L3 Medical Administration L3 29 Extended Diploma 115 Retail Team Leader L3 29 Construction 62 Production Arts & Live Events L3 Bricklaying L1 Diploma 64 Extended Diploma 115 Care, Community & Education Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma 64 Adult Care Worker L2 30 Plastering L1 Diploma 64 Personal & Professional Children & Young Peoples Workforce L2 30 Architectural Joinery L2 Technical Development 116 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Certificate 64 Traineeships L1, 2 & 3 118 Schools L2 31 Bricklaying L2 Technical Certificate 66 Personal & Professional Development Early Years Educator L3 31 Plastering L2 Technical Certificate 66 L2 & 3 118 Lead Adult Care Worker L3 31 Site Carpentry L2 Technical Certificate 66 Specialist Support for Teaching & Architectural Joinery L3 Advanced Public Services 120 Learning in Schools L3 31 Technical Diploma 66 Public Services L2 Progression 122 Bricklaying L3 Advanced Technical Public Services L3 Extended Diploma 122 Construction Diploma 67 Craft Masonry & Bricklaying L2 32 Site Carpentry L3 Advanced Technical Science 124 Maintenance Operations L2 32 Diploma 67 Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Painting & Decorating L2 32 Science) L3 Extended Diploma 128 Plastering L2 33 Food, Catering & Hospitality 74 Applied Science (Biomedical Science) Property Maintenance L2 33 Professional Cookery L1 Diploma 76 L3 Extended Diploma 128 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery L2 33 Professional Cookery L2 Diploma 76 Bricklaying L3 33 Food & Beverage Supervision Sport 130 Painting & Decorating L3 34 L3 Diploma 77 Sport Level 2 Progression 132 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery L3 34 Advanced Professional Cookery Outdoor Adventure L3 Extended L3 Diploma 77 Diploma 132 Food, Catering & Hospitality Sport L3 Extended Diploma 133 Commis Chef L2 34 Foundation Studies 78 Sport & Exercise Science L3 Extended Hospitality Team Member L2 34 Access Inclusive Learning 80 Diploma 133 Chef de Partie L3 35 Access Skills Development 80 Hospitality Supervisor L3 35 Access to Community & Education 80 Senior Chef in Production Cooking L3 35 Skilled for Life 80 Apprenticeships Hair & Beauty Hair & Beauty 82 Barbering L2 36 Hair & Beauty Skills L1 Diploma 84 Apprenticeships are an opportunity to earn a Beauty Therapy L2 36 Barbering L2 Diploma 84 real wage, gain practical skills and complete Hairdressing L2 36 Beauty Therapy L2 Diploma 84 nationally-recognised qualifications while Beauty Therapy L3 37 Ladies Hairdressing L2 Diploma 84 working for a local business. 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