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Welcome...... 6 A Levels...... 32 Facilities...... 8 Air & Defence College...... 24 Student Support...... 12 Apprenticeships...... 63 Financial Support...... 14 Animal Studies...... 64 Advice for Parents...... 16 Business...... 70 Guide to Qualifications...... 18 Catering & Hospitality...... 76 Maths Centre of Excellence...... 20 Childcare...... 80 Prince’s Trust...... 22 Computing & IT...... 86 Air & Defence College...... 24 Construction...... 94 Choosing the Right A Levels...... 28 Creative Arts...... 106 A Level Honours...... 30 Hair & Beauty...... 114 Apprenticeships...... 58 Health & Social Care...... 124 What’s Next...... 170 Media...... 130 University Centre Stamford...... 172 Motor Vehicle...... 134 Route Finder...... 174 Performing Arts & Music...... 140 Public Services...... 148 Skills for Work & Living...... 154 Sport...... 160 Football Academy...... 164 Travel & Tourism...... 166
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Welcome to New College Stamford; studying with us means more than a new qualification, it’s about new experiences, new freedom, new friends, new goals, new skills and finding new independence.
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6 Welcome Welcome 7 INVESTING IN OUR FACILITIES
Our brand new Digital Skills Centre is a hub industry for IT students and hosts state-of-the-art equipment, perfectly suited to prepare you for the modern, digital world. standard We have also developed our £3.5m Construction and Automotive Skills Centre which replicates real trade workshops.
facilities LIBRARY & STUDY AREAS
Our newly refurbished Specially designed library has group and silent study rooms where you can complete your facilities across the coursework in your free campus to replicate the periods. working world in the classroom. DIGITAL SKILLS STUDY REPLICA CENTRE SPACE WORKSHOPS State-of- Study in Preparing you the-art IT modern, bright for working in technology spaces industry
8 Facilities Facilities 9 DISCOUNT FREE HEALTHY COFFEE MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST OPTIONS SHOP Life on at Stamford Every morning Daily, healthy, Enjoy Starbucks Fitness for all our home-made coffee in the Campus Gym! students options Bistro The Bistro and Refectory are great places to meet, relax with friends, grab BORDERVILLE & STAMFORD FITNESS STARBUCKS & THE BISTRO
lunch, snacks or have a Also home to Stamford AFC and Stamford Fitness The Bistro and Refectory are great places to meet, gym, Borderville Sports Centre has been specifically relax with friends, grab lunch, snacks or have a Starbucks coffee. designed for sport and fitness development training. Starbucks coffee. Both sell a wide variety including The £6m centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities home-made healthy choices and cater for vegan and such as a 3G floodlit artificial grass pitch, gym, FA vegetarian diets. rated pitch and a 735 m2, multi-purpose sprung-floor sports hall. GALLERY KITCHEN
INSPIRE SALON Our Gallery Kitchen restaurant is open to the public, offering the finest gourmet dining in the From massages to manicures, haircuts to highlights, evenings and delightful lunchtime offerings, all at our Inspire Hair and Beauty Salon offers fabulous affordable prices. Our food is freshly prepared with hair and beauty treatments at great prices! It’s a real great emphasis on local and seasonal produce and Starbucks on-site salon with paying clients to allow us to deliver the is presented by our own catering students to the best possible training to students. To book, please highest standards, supporting the next generation of in the Bistro! call 01780 484 372. talented chefs.
10 Facilities Facilities 11 CAREERS ADVICE & WORK There is a multi-faith prayer room available to all EXPERIENCE staff and students who wish to use it for quiet contemplation, prayer or meditation. Our qualified and experienced Careers Advisor has the expertise, tools and the all-important contacts STUDENT ADVISORS & TUTORIALS Supporting to help you decide on a career path and progress to wherever is next on your journey. Whether you When you start College, you will be allocated a want to brush up on your interview technique, Student Advisor, who will work closely with you, find out about apprenticeships, write your CV or your lecturers and parents to help you achieve complete an application form, they can help! your goals. The tutorial programme is designed to equip you with important skills beyond your main Our Careers Advisor can also work with you qualification. you to to choose your ideal university and guide you through the university/UCAS application process. You will have the chance to experience a range of tutorials and meet visiting speakers who will Our dedicated Work Experience Team are here to introduce you to topics such as: personal and help you find meaningful work placements as part mental health, drugs and alcohol, managing of your Study Programme to give you valuable money, online safety as well as more active succeed experience in a real work environment and develop sessions such as self-defence, tai chi and yoga. your employability skills. SAFEGUARDING Student support is ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly, If you are worried about revision, your English and safe and secure environment for everybody at central to everything maths, or need extra help because of a learning New College Stamford. The core British Values of difficulty or disability, we have a dedicated team democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law and we do at New College and learning resources to support you! mutual respect for each other’s faith or beliefs underpin everything we do. Help is available in The Study Centre, in class or Stamford. on a one-to one basis. Just pop in and see our New College Stamford is a positive and welcoming dedicated Additional Learning Support Team to learning environment with specially qualified find out more, or call 01780 484300. safeguarding staff ready to discuss any issues you may have during your time at college. WELFARE TEAM
Our experienced Welfare and Guidance Advisors can support you through a number of issues that might affect you whilst you are studying at New Become a College Stamford. We offer practical support and member of our work in partnership with external agencies who can offer you targeted support that best meets Student Union and your needs. We also have a College Counselling represent the views Service that can give you the extra support you of your classmates. need to achieve.
12 Student Support Student Support 13 To apply for financial support or for more information on the financial support money available to you, visit our Financial Support Advisor in Student Services or email: matters [email protected] As you progress towards your future career, our Financial Support Team
will provide you with UNDER 19? AGED 19 TO 23? Full-time courses are free to UK students under 19 If you are aged 19-23 on 31 August 2020, you may advice and guidance on all years of age on 31 August 2020. not have to pay course fees depending on the qualifications you already hold. money matters. BURSARY FUND For those aged 16 – 18, the Bursary Fund could ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS support you with essential course-related costs such An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help as equipment, uniform and transport to college and you pay for your course fees if you are aged 19 to 23 your work placement. For more information about and already hold a Level 3 qualification, or are 24 and eligibility, please contact our Financial Support over, studying from Level 3 to Level 6. LAPTOP BUS Advisor. LEARNER SUPPORT FUND (19+) FREE COLLEGE MEALS Like the Bursary Fund, if you are over 19 years old, LOANS PASSES If you meet the required criteria, you may be eligible the Learner Support Fund (19+) could help you with to receive free meals on the days you are in college. course-related costs such as equipment, uniform, College Subsidised transport, childcare and course fees. This is available Laptop Loan transport UNDER 20 & NEED CHILDCARE? for Level 1 and 2 courses only. Scheme available The Care to Learn Scheme can help fund your childcare. Visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn for more information.
14 Financial Support Financial Support 15 YOUR YOUNG PERSON WILL BE DO YOU NEED TO STUDY A LEVELS TO SUPPORTED WITH: GET TO UNIVERSITY? • Completing a ‘Study Programme’ to show No. Students studying Level 3 vocational employers they are work ready! This will record qualifications, such as the BTEC Extended Diploma, Advice for the skills they have developed and the industry- can gain up to 168 UCAS points (depending on relevant training they have received. their grades) which is equivalent to 3 A* at A Level. Apprentices can also progress to University Level • Developing communication skills, interview study or Higher Level Apprenticeships (Level 4). tips, CV writing, and help with job and UCAS parents, applications. WHAT’S THE APPLICATION DEADLINE? • Gaining and completing work experience We don’t have a deadline for applications, in fact, our placements. applications stay open until late September 2020! • Citizenship and enterprise opportunities. However, if your young person knows what they want to do, it’s best to get their application in quickly as • Equality and diversity, personal development, some courses are very popular. guardians health and well-being. Even if your young person starts a course they’re not • Developing their English and maths as part of their happy on, our 6-week transfer window at the start Study Programme. of their course will ensure they continue on the right course for them. If they are undecided, visit our Taster Event to give it a go before they make their choice. & carers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Download our full VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND Parent, Guardian A LEVELS? A Levels are assessed mainly through exams, whereas and Carer Guide diploma courses are assessed mainly by coursework. In terms of UCAS points, Level 3 Diploma vocational from our website! qualifications are often equivalent to three A Levels.
Learners benefit from a range of additional activities that broadens their experience and prepares them well for life after college - OFSTED
16 Advice for Parents “ Advice for Parents 17 A LEVELS ENGLISH & MATHS
Studying A Levels will give you a broad knowledge If you have not achieved a 4/C in GCSE English base and although A Levels are traditionally an and maths, it will be mandatory for you to continue academic, theory-based route, we pride ourselves to study English and maths alongside your main on our modern approach, which includes practical qualification. We will assess your need for this at elements, live projects, community work and a enrolment in the August before you start your course, guide to dedicated A Level Honours Programme. To find out and we will ensure you receive the support to achieve more about our A Levels and our guide to choosing these whilst studying your chosen qualification. the right subjects, see page 28.
DIPLOMAS Qualifications These vocational subjects allow you to gain the practical skills and knowledge to progress straight into employment in industry. Most Level 3 Diplomas are equivalent to 3 A Levels and are an alternative route to university. If you prefer to learn in a hands-on Study from Entry way – this is the route for you! Level all the way to degree level at New College Stamford and ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 = = = = University Centre No formal GCSE Grades GCSE Grades 9/A* to A Levels, qualifications 3/D to 1/G 4/C, Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Standard Level 3 Stamford. (Intermediate) (Advanced)
LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 = = = Higher National Higher National Bachelor Certificate Diploma (HND), Degree (Top (HNC), Higher Foundation Up Degree) Apprenticeship Degree Level 4 - 6
18 Guide to Qualifications Guide to Qualifications 19 NEED TO RE-SIT? NO PROBLEM. If you don’t achieve maths a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English, you’ll re-sit the exams with us and we’ll help you centre of prepare. excellence New College Stamford New College Stamford was proud to be named a Maths Centre of Excellence in was one of only 21 2019 after receiving funding to develop new methods of teaching and enhance maths teaching. FE institutions in the country to be named The College is one of 21 further education institutions build on their existing skills. This will be through in the country to be recognised for their impressive personalised learning programmes, supported by maths provision and the high outcomes achieved high-quality teaching and learning and integrating a Maths Centre of for students. The institution provides an opportunity online learning assessment and feedback, combined for students at all levels to succeed and progress in with rigorous tracking and monitoring. Excellence in 2019. maths, from those with no GCSEs to those who need to increase their grades. The centres are designed to Staff will be supported throughout the process to test and share new ways to teach students who are be up-skilled in developments in maths mastery and re-sitting their maths and will share £40 million over will use technology to support teaching and learning. the next five years to help them in providing this new We’re proud to be paving the way for an innovative and innovative way of learning. maths programme to support and empower students to achieve their maths qualifications.” Paula David, Project Director at New College Stamford said, “The Maths Centre of Excellence will The model will benefit over 800 students and the give students the motivation and opportunity to College aims to collaborate with other colleges to learn with methods that suit their preferences and improve achievement and attainment in maths.
20 Maths Centre of Excellence Maths Centre of Excellence 21 Explore your potential! The programme can help you with; Personal and Social Development, Life Skills and Citizenship, Quality Experiences, Work Experience Prince’s and Maths and English Functional Skills. trust Achieving Employability Programme
New College Stamford The programme will run twice per year, starting in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: September and February and is designed to develop No formal qualifications are required but an works in partnership your personal and employability skills, providing an interview is necessary. opportunity to boost your confidence and gain a recognised Prince’s Trust qualification. with The Prince’s Trust As part of the Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme you PROGRESSION ROUTES: This course will give you a valuable insight into will explore and build on your: to deliver the Achieving the world of work before making decisions about career progression. You will undertake either a two • Personal and social development by working in week placement or work related skills to give you a small groups Employability taste of working life and developing working skills. • Life skills and citizenship through fun and You can progress onto various full-time courses interactive challenges and projects or apprenticeship at New College Stamford, or Programme. • Quality experience with day trips to enhance employment. cultural awareness and have fun • Work experience • Maths and English TRIPS & VISITS: You will gain knowledge and experience of different You will also have the opportunity to gain English career paths and opportunities through a variety of and maths qualifications, either Functional Skills external trips and visits from industry experts. Level 2 or GCSE.
Course Code FLAPT1F Duration 16 Weeks
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Working with the Royal Air Force and aerospace industry firms, the carefully designed study programmes have been shaped with current aerospace skills Air & gaps in mind to create secure career paths in the RAF and aerospace industries.
You will get involved with visits to Royal Air Force stations and their associated industrial partners, experiencing UNIQUE access to RAF industry environments first hand through an extensive and aerospace working programme of enrichment and work experience. Defence environments and expertise. New College Stamford works in partnership with the Royal Air Force and a range of top aerospace industry firms THE BEST professional including Raytheon, Thales, Leonardo, Northrop Grumman, technical training in the BAE Systems and AAR Corp to provide this unique training College region. model. HEAD START to securing a Graduates are provided a head start to securing a place place on RAF Basic Recruit on RAF Basic Recruit Training (subject to entry criteria) Offering employer- Training for graduates, who and following successful completion of the course, will be will be well equipped to well equipped to pass first time. If you decide not to enter the RAF, you can also progress to employment in your pass first time. led, career-focused chosen sector, undertake an apprenticeship, or progress to university. EXCITING residential visits education and developed by the RAF and the Royal Society of technical training Engineers.
for 16 to 19 CAREER-READY students with the technical 2020 - 21 COURSES year olds. qualifications, confidence and leadership skills to Business Ext Diploma Level 3...... Page 73 succeed. Computing Certificate Level .2...... Page 89 ONCE IN A LIFETIME Computing Ext Diploma Level 3...... Page 91 experiences for top performing students with Public Services Diploma Level 2...... Page 151 aircraft flights. Public Services Sub Diploma Level 3...... Page 151
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“Studying at New College Stamford on the RAF course has been life changing. This course has given me the insights and skills I need to join the RAF. The staff are passionate and experienced within the field so they can provide you with expert support and guidance to help you achieve your goals.”
Alisha Wherritt Air & Defence
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WHICH SUBJECTS DO YOU ENJOY HOW MANY SUBJECTS SHOULD I THE MOST? CHOOSE?
This is the most important question. We want You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and you to be happy during your 2 years at New College career development sessions. Each subject has Stamford. 6 hours per week class time, with approximately Choosing 4 hours of independent study. You will be taught WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO AFTER by lecturers with lots of experience and your own personal tutor will help you develop the A LEVELS? independence and skills you need for the next step in your career. If you want to go to university, you may need to do some research to find out which subjects are needed the right for the course you want to study. Some universities LINEAR SUBJECTS require you to study at least two facilitating subjects, to check visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. A Level subjects are now linear meaning that your final exams will be undertaken at the end of your second year. In order to progress to Year 2 you will WHAT CAREER PATH ARE YOU need to achieve a D grade or above in the end of A Levels INTERESTED IN FOLLOWING? Year 1 exams. If you have some idea of what you want to do in the future, it may be useful to find out which A WHAT IF I DO NOT MEET THE ENTRY When choosing your Level subjects you need to be studying. You can REQUIREMENTS? contact professional organisations to find out which qualifications they require. You may be considered for A Level study if you do A Level subjects, you not meet the requirements. You would need to come in for an interview and discuss this with us. need to ask yourself DO YOU PREFER COURSEWORK, OR ARE YOU BETTER AT EXAMS?
some difficult Some subjects have a 20% practical coursework component, while the majority are all exam-based. questions, but we If you are good at organising your own time, coursework-based subjects will work well for you; if are here to help! not, it might be better to avoid these subjects.
WHICH SUBJECTS GO WELL TOGETHER? 100% A* to B It might seem like fun to do computing, history PASS RATE and physical education but what kind of career 44.2% would require this mix of knowledge and skills? In all A Level Some subjects complement each other, maths and A* to C subjects in physics, for example, or media, graphic design and 77% photography. So think carefully about the mix of 2019 subjects you choose.
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We recognise A Level study is important and demands focus, hard work and determination, but universities and employers are looking for more than just A Level academic performance in A Level subjects. We’re an approved centre for entrance tests so you can take yours in a familiar environment, right here at New College Stamford.
You can also access:
honours • Mock interviews, including those for Oxford and • Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Cambridge applicants as well as for job applications. scheme. • The opportunity to develop the research, analysis, • A busy Debating Society that regularly enters the presentation and evaluation skills needed for English Speaking Union’s university study, and employment by researching a competitions. topic of your choice through the Extended Project programme • A guest speaker programme that is designed to Qualification (EPQ). motivate and open your mind to different possibilities. • The opportunity for chemists to enter the • Regular one-to-one academic tutorials to explore Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. We are proud to be able the best university and career opportunities for you. • Masterclasses at local universities. • Specialist input for Medical, Veterinary and Dentistry to support students who • Subject specific conferences. applications. want to get into the best • Volunteering opportunities, involvement in community projects and/or work experience. universities or take up challenging careers.
As part of our Aim Higher Programme, students can access preparation sessions for university entrance exams including:
• Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) • UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) • Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP) for mathematics • The National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) • Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA)
30 A Level Honours A Level Honours 31 T
100% In addition to the full-time courses listed below, we also offer you the chance to PASS RATE study the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). A Level Biology...... Page 36 Music...... Page 50 In all A Level subjects in Business...... Page 37 Physical Education...... Page 51 2019 Chemistry...... Page 38 Physics...... Page 52 A* to B course 44.2% Computing...... Page 39 Politics...... Page 53 A* to C English Language Psychology...... Page 54 & Literature...... Page 40 77% Religious Studies...... Page 55 Environmental Science...... Page 41 Sociology...... Page 56 list Geography...... Page 42 EPQ...... Page 57 Geology...... Page 43 Graphics & At New College Stamford Photography...... Page 44 we offer a choice of 21 History...... Page 45 full-time A Level courses Law...... Page 46 taught by specialist Maths...... Page 47 Further Maths...... Page 48 staff. Media...... Page 49
Learners benefit from a range of additional activities that broadens their experience and prepares them well for life after college - OFSTED
32 A Level Courses “ A Level Courses 33 New independence
“I achieved A* A, A, A* in Biology, Maths and Chemistry and my EPQ and am now progressing to the University of Nottingham to study Chemical Engineering. I had lots of support and really enjoyed the freedom and independence College offers.”
Emily Hutchinson A Levels A*, A, A, A*
34 35 T A Levels A Levels Biology Business A Level A Level
20% 80% Course Code ALBIOAP 0% 100% Course Code ALBUSAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Gain practical and written scientific skills to make ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Gain an introduction to key business areas such as STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: connections with all living things around you. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grades 6/B marketing operations, finance, human resources Progress to an HND in Business at University Biology literally means the study of life and if that’s or above in maths and 6-6/BB in combined science and management with a special focus on decision- Centre Stamford or other business degrees at not important, what is? Studying this broad subject or grade 6/B in biology plus 6/B in chemistry or making. You will learn essential managerial skills university in areas such as Management, Marketing, will allow you to discover your area of interest and physics. alongside techniques to help you become an HR or Finance. open the door to a fantastic range of interesting analytical problem solver through the investigation careers. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: of the strategic decisions that all businesses have You could also progress to a Business Doctor, Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Nature to make. apprenticeship in sectors such as Accounting, YOU WILL STUDY: Conservation Officer, Pharmacologist, Business Administration, Customer Service and • Biological molecules Physiotherapist, Nurse, Research Scientist, Vet, YOU WILL STUDY: Management. • Cells Secondary School Teacher, Marine Biologist, • What is business? • How organisms exchange substances with their Dentist. • Managers, leadership and decision-making environment • Marketing • Genetic information, variation and relationships STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • Operations between organisms Biology, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, • Finance • Energy transfers in and between organisms Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, • Human resources • How organisms respond to changes in their Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Pharmacology, • Strategic methods, direction and positioning of internal and external environments Toxicology, Pharmacy, Chemistry. a business • Genetics, populations, evolution and • Managing strategic change ecosystems • The control of gene expression HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will learn through the investigation of HOW YOU WILL LEARN: contemporary case studies, presentations, group You will undertake 12 core practical units including: work and research projects. using microscopes to see cell division, dissection of animals or plant systems, aseptic technique to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 100% study microbial growth, investigating activity in 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C or cells and investigating animal behaviour. You will above in maths and 6/B in two humanities subjects. PASS RATE study in a variety of ways including worksheets, quizzes, research, practice exam questions, EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: In all A Level practicals, skills assessments, lab books, extended Accountant, Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Marketing subjects in reading, group work and independent study. Assistant, Advertising Assistant, Human Resources Assistant 2019
36 37 T T A Levels A Levels chemistry computing A Level A Level
20% 80% Course Code ALCHEAP 20% 80% Course Code ALICTAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Gain an understanding of underlying chemical HOW YOU WILL LEARN: Expand your knowledge and skills in programming EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: concepts through practical techniques and Alongside theory, you will study 12 core practical and computational thinking. You will develop your Software Developer, System Analyst, calculations that develop your analysis and units involving inorganic and organic chemistry problem-solving skills and gain an understanding Games Developer. practical scientific skills. Chemistry attempts to including: period 3 elements and their oxides, of design systems, human and machine answer the big question: What is everything made transition metals and reactions of ions in aqueous intelligence, wireless networks, boolean algebra STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: from? solutions. Organic chemistry practicals include: and data management. HND in Computer and Systems Development at optical isomerism, aldehydes and ketones, University Centre Stamford or Computing degrees Not only does chemistry help us to make sense of aromatic chemistry, amines, polymers, amino YOU WILL STUDY: at University. the world around us, but chemistry also touches acids and proteins, DNA, organic synthesis and • Algorithms upon the main social, ethical and cultural issues chromatography. • Programming techniques affecting our lives today. From archaeology to • Connections for hardware components other planets’ atmospheres, and the effect of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • Functions and system software drugs to the colour of precious stones, chemistry 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or • Wireless networks and online protocols and helps us to understand and enables us to make life above in maths and 6-6/BB in combined science or standards better and more interesting. From a knowledge grade 6/B in maths and 6/B in chemistry plus 6/B • Capturing, selecting, exchanging and managing of chemistry, we can prevent and cure disease, in biology or physics. data to produce information develop new materials and explore space – • Data types and structures chemistry is all around us. EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: • Boolean algebra Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Clinical • Number representation and number bases YOU WILL STUDY: Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Doctor, • Atomic Structure Toxicologist, Environmental Consultant, Science HOW YOU WILL LEARN: • Bonding Writer, Secondary School Teacher. You will learn to think creatively, logically • Energetics and Kinetics and critically through tutor-led discussions, • Chemical equilibria STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: interactive activities, practical exam questions and • Theremodynamics Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pre-clinical Medicine coursework. This assesses your ability to use the • Alkanes and halogenalkanes Mathematics, Pharmacology. knowledge and skills you have gained to solve or 100% • Alcohols investigate practical problems. • Organic analysis PASS RATE • Electrode potentials and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Electrochemical cells 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or In all A Level • Biochemistry and Spectroscopy above in maths. subjects in 2019
38 39 T T A Levels A Levels English Language & Literature environmental science A Level A Level
20% 80% Course Code ALENGAP 20% 80% Course Code ALENVAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Engage creatively with a wide range of texts EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Environmental Science is a holistic subject that EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: and develop transferable, analytical skills as Publisher, Journalist, Teacher, Communications explores many interconnected systems and Teaching, Environmental Health, Water producers and interpreters of written language. Executive, Public Relations Consultant. processes. You will explore how a change to one Management Officer, Town Planner, Conservation This combined A Level is designed to give you an environmental process can have an affect on many Officer. in-depth understanding of writing and linguistics STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: other processes over different spatial and temporal through the study of an anthology, two plays and English Language or Literature, Teaching, scales, how human society relies upon natural STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: one novel. You will also undertake a wider reading Journalism or Creative Writing. systems for resources and life support, and gain Environmental Planning, Business, Social Services, programme to prepare for your coursework in the an understanding of how these systems should Teaching. second year. Your responses to texts will cover be used to propose change in society to support creative writing and analytical essays. sustainable lifestyles.
YOU WILL STUDY: YOU WILL STUDY: • Literature and Linguistic Analysis • The physical environment • Creative Writing • Energy resources • Pollution 5 set texts including: • Research methods • Non-fictional Anthology • The living environment • The Great Gatsby • Biological resources • Shakespeare’s Othello • Sustainability • Wider Fictional Reading Programme HOW YOU WILL LEARN: HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will consider environmental issues and reach You will have the opportunity to explore your conclusions based on reliable evidence-based own interests through investigative coursework information and quantitative data, develop based on extracts of your own choice. You will research and analytical skills, as well as practical also complete group work, presentations, quizzes, science skills. 100% discussions, debates and role play. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PASS RATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B in 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or biology or 6-6/BB in combined science. In all A Level above in English literature or English language or subjects in 6/B in another humanities subject. 2019
40 41 T T A Levels A Levels geography geology A Level A Level
20% 80% Course Code ALGEOAP 20% 80% Course Code ALGLOAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Develop your knowledge of locations, places, about human geography, data gathering and Develop your interest and enthusiasm for Earth ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: processes and environments locally and globally. investigation of social deprivation issues in the science through hands-on geology and field-work. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or You will learn about the complexity of people, locality. There is also a course work requirement The course is designed to inspire a love of geology above in science. environment interactions and understand some which you will begin work on at the end of year 1. by providing a dynamic, contemporary and exciting of the key issues facing the world today, such opportunity for students to engage with the EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: as climate change and migration. You will also ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: dynamic Earth. Engineering Geologist, Geochemist, Drilling develop quantitative and qualitative skills including 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C in Engineer, Sustainability Consultant, Minerals observing, collecting and analysing geo-located science. YOU WILL STUDY: Surveyor. data to apply to fieldwork and research. • Development of Practical Skills EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: • Minerals and Rocks STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: YOU WILL STUDY: Teaching, Environmental Health, Water • Fossils and Time Geology, Energy, Mining, Geochemistry, • Water and carbon cycles Management Officer, Town Planner, Conservation • Global Tectonics Palaeontology, Planetary Science. • Landscape systems (including the study of Officer. • Petrology and Economic Geology drylands, coastal or glacial landscapes) • Geohazards • Changing places and the connections STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • Basin Analysis between people, the economy, society and the Environmental Planning, Business, Social Services, environment Teaching. HOW YOU WILL LEARN: • Global systems You will develop confidence in selecting, using and • Global governance evaluating a range of quantitative and qualitative skills and approaches including: observing, HOW YOU WILL LEARN: collecting and analysing geo-located field data, You will develop your research skills by taking part and investigating mathematical and problem- in fieldwork. You will complete an individual field solving skills. investigation as part of this course exploring your chosen topic. You will also be required to take You will study in a variety of ways. These will part in a 4-night field trip and a number of field include: In class activities, worksheets, quizzes, 100% visits to help with your research development. In research, practice exam questions, practicals class, you will investigate case studies, explore the (both assessed and not), skills assessment, lab PASS RATE formation of and effects of glaciation. There will be book, extended reading, tests, group work and practical activities to support your understanding independent study. In all A Level of landscape formation as well as discussions subjects in There are also 12 practicals which have to be completed over the two-year period. 2019
42 43 T A Levels A Levels graphics & Photography history A Level A Level
40% 60% Course Code ALGRPAP 20% 80% Course Code ALHISAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Experiment using both studio and darkroom HOW YOU WILL LEARN: Investigate key periods in modern history and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: techniques and develop your photographs into You will learn and practice new skills in both develop your passion for the past. Explore topics 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or creative and diverse imagery for print. Create photography and graphic design in creative, digital such as 20th Century American history, British above in history. images and manipulate them into a wide range and studio workshops. To inspire your artistic history and The Cold War. of advertising and promotional materials, development, you will have the opportunity to visit EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: strengthening your ability to use different drawing, exhibitions, museums and galleries throughout the YOU WILL STUDY: Teacher, Lawyer, Journalist, Business Executive. visualising, illustrating, media and computer design course. Along the way you will develop your own • British history 1918 – 1990 programmes. You will have access to the latest sketchbook, recording your ideas and inspiration. • The Thatcher years STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: Adobe Suite software to provide you with the skills • American history 1918 – 1955 History, Teaching, Law, Business. you need to enter this exciting industry. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • American society and the economic boom 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or • The Jazz Age YOU WILL STUDY: above in an art-based subject, plus a portfolio of an • The Civil Rights movement Graphics: art discipline. • Causes of the Cold War • Typography • Poverty, public health and the state • Illustration EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: 1780 – 1939 • Logo design Photographer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, • Colour and media Advertising Creative, Videographer, Animator. HOW YOU WILL LEARN: • Layout and packaging You will work with primary sources in all • Advertising and promotion STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: units of this A Level to develop your skills Progress to the Foundation Diploma in Art and as a conscientious Historian. Regular visits Photography: Design, Foundation Degrees in Graphic Design or to the Houses of Parliament, Churchill War • Portraiture Creative and Editorial Photography at University Rooms and Victorian Workhouses will develop • Landscape photography Centre Stamford, or other creative degrees at your understanding of the past through real • Commercial photography university. experiences. • Still life photography • Documentary photography 100% • Experimental imagery • Editorial photography PASS RATE • Photographic installation • The photographic process In all A Level subjects in 2019
44 45 T A Levels A Levels Law Maths A Level A Level
0% 100% Course Code ALLAWAP 0% 100% Course Code ALMATAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Develop your analytical, problem solving and EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Enhance your mathematical knowledge and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: critical thinking skills through the study of legal Lawyer, Legal Executive, Barrister, HR Officer problem-solving skills through challenging 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6-6/BB rules and the structure and operation of the English Health and Safety Officer. and interesting topics such as algebra and or above in double award science, or grade 6/B in legal system. You will also gain an understanding trigonometry. You will explore new topics such as a single science and maths. of legal method and reasoning for you to progress STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: calculus, circle theory, binomial expansions and onto University or pursue a wide range of careers. Criminal Justice, Human Rights Law, Criminology, how objects respond to the forces acting upon EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Sociology. them. Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Accountant, YOU WILL STUDY: Business Executive, Teacher. • Law Making and the Legal System YOU WILL STUDY: • Criminal Law and Tort Liability • Algebra STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • Human Rights • Trigonometry Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, • Contract Law • Calculus Mathematics. • Concepts of Law • Differentiation and integration • Circle theorem HOW YOU WILL LEARN: • Geometric series and trigonometric identities You will be provided with module booklets to • Statistics complete in class and in your own time. You will • Numerical methods complete case studies, undertake research, look at • Logarithms contemporary legal issues in the news, complete • Binomial expansions practice exam questions and examinations. • 3D vectors • Mechanics You will take part in a mock trial to provide you with an insight into the legal sector. HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will work on solving problems and will ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: complete regular mock exams for each topic. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or You will study in a variety of ways. These 100% above in English literature or English language plus will include: in-class activities, worksheets, 6/B in another humanities subject, plus 6/B in one practice exam questions, tests, group work and PASS RATE other subject. independent study. You will be provided with topic booklets which you will be expected to complete In all A Level both in and outside of class. subjects in 2019
46 47 T A Levels A Levels Further maths Media A Level A Level
0% 100% Course Code ALFMAAP 30% 70% Course Code ALMEDAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
If you want to develop your mathematical ability, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Study the inner workings of the media industry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: this course extends your knowledge of topics 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6-6/BB and understand the theories that underpin how we 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above. studied in mathematics. It is also a preferred in double award science or a 6/B in a single science interact with the world of TV, film, print, radio and subject for those wishing to progress to degrees in and 7/A in maths. digital online media through the study of a wide EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. range of contemporary media products. Marketing Assistant, Advertising Assistant, EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Broadcast Journalist, Editorial Assistant, Event YOU WILL STUDY: Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Accountant, Develop practical skills using industry-standard Organiser, Information Officer, Magazine Journalist, • 2 x 2 matrices Business Executive. creative software to design magazines, build Market Researcher, Writer, Online Blogger, Public • Summation websites and create a range of video productions. Relations Assistant. • Proof of series STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: Throughout the course you will use these skills to • Complex numbers and parabolas Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, produce a selection of coursework following live STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • 1st and 2nd differential equations Mathematics or Physics. briefs for local and College projects. Progress to study the HND in Creative Media • Further complex numbers at University Centre Stamford or degrees in • Modulus of graphical functions YOU WILL STUDY: Journalism, PR, Advertising, Marketing, TV and Film • Approximations using Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s • Media theory and critical theoretical approaches Production at university. Series • Close study products from 9 media platforms • Projectile Motion • Creative and practical skills in video production, • Centre of Gravity print design and online media • Momentum • Media language, media audiences, media • Energy and moments representation and media industries • Social, historical and political perspectives HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will study in a variety of ways. These HOW YOU WILL LEARN: will include: In class activities, worksheets, You will utilise your creativity through practical practice exam questions, tests, group work and work which will include the use of specialist independent study. You will be provided with topic software to prepare newspaper and magazine 100% booklets which you will be expected to complete layouts, as well as the preparation of film pieces. both in and outside of class. You will also take part in group work, investigations of contemporary case studies, presentations, PASS RATE research projects and regular practice exam questions. In all A Level subjects in 2019
48 49 T A Levels A Levels Music Physical education A Level A Level
35% 65% Course Code ALMUSAP 30% 70% Course Code ALSPOAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: Experience and develop an interest in a variety of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: and expression in a way that no other subject Musician, Music Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound roles within the sport industry such as a performer, 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C or can. You will have the opportunity to study a Technician, Radio Broadcaster, Stage Manager. official, leader or a coach. You will be able to above in physical education. wide range of musical genres and bring listening, specialise in your chosen pathway in the second performance and composition to life in new and STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: year of this A Level. You will study contemporary EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: engaging ways. Progress to study the HNC/HND in Music at topics in sport such as the impact of the use of PE Teacher, Coach or Personal Trainer, University Centre Stamford, Music Performance, ergogenic aids, technology and the increasing Physiotherapist, Sports Psychologist, Sports YOU WILL STUDY: Music Technology, Events Management, Performing commercialisation of sport. Journalist. • Listening Arts, Teaching. • Analysis of music YOU WILL STUDY: STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • The contextual understanding of music • Applied anatomy and physiology The HND in Sport and Exercise Science at • Skill acquisition University Centre Stamford or other sport degrees HOW YOU WILL LEARN: • Sport and society at university. You will study in a variety of ways. These • Exercise physiology will include: in-class activities, worksheets, • Biomechanical movement practice exam questions, tests, group work and • Sport psychology independent study. You will also practice your • Sport and society practical skills. You will analyse musical excerpts • The role of technology in physical activity and and explore a range of genres. sport
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: HOW YOU WILL LEARN: 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade You will study in our new Borderville Sports Centre 5 or equivalent in music exams. with state-of-the-art sports and fitness facilities, including access to Stamford Fitness gym. You will learn a combination of practical and theoretical skills that you need to progress to University or 100% into the sport and fitness industry. You will study in a variety of ways. These will include: in-class PASS RATE activities, worksheets, practice exam questions, tests, skills assessments, coaching, group work and In all A Level independent study. subjects in 2019
50 51 T A Levels A Levels Physics Politics A Level A Level
20% 80% Course Code ALPHYAP 0% 100% Course Code ALPOLAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Study topics such as the effects of excitation and, investigating magnetic fields. You will study This course explores political and social issues, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: in nuclei, wave particle duality and Einstein’s in a variety of ways. In science these will include: current affairs and how decisions affecting 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B photoelectric effect, mechanics and waves, in-class activities, worksheets, research, practice society are made. You will gain an understanding or above in English language or English literature gravitational fields including planetary motion and exam questions, practicals both assessed and not, of contemporary political structures and their plus grade 6/B in another humanities subject, plus escape velocity, astronomical imaging systems and skills assessment, lab book, tests, group work and historical contexts both within the UK and globally. grade 6/B in one other subject. astrophysics. independent study. We also organise industry You will also develop your critical awareness of the visits that are relevant to your subjects and, where changing nature of politics and the relationships EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: YOU WILL STUDY: possible, subject specific conferences. between political ideas, institutions and processes. Politician, Journalist, Social Worker, Teacher, • Measurements and their errors Consumer Affairs and Trade Unions Representative. • Particles and radiation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: YOU WILL STUDY: • Waves 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or • Politics in the UK STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • Mechanics and energy above in maths and 6-6/BB in combined science or • Political participation in the UK Politics, Law, Social Work, Teaching, Consumer • Electricity grade 6/B in maths and grade 6/B in physics plus • Political ideas Affairs, Journalism. • Further mechanics and thermal physics grade 6/B in chemistry or biology. • Government and politics of the USA • Fields • Nuclear physics EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: HOW YOU WILL LEARN: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching. You will be able to critically analyse, comprehend And one of the following: and interpret political information and evaluate • Astrophysics STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: areas of politics through debates and discussions. • Medical physics Mathematics, Physics, Teaching, Engineering. You will identify parallels, connections and • Engineering physics similarities between the aspects of politics • Turning points in physics you have studied and be able to communicate • Electronics arguments using appropriate political vocabulary.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will be given subject booklets which Physics, like all sciences, is a practical subject. You you will be required to work on in class 100% will study 14 core practical activities including: and outside. investigating interference and diffraction of laser PASS RATE light; measuring acceleration due to gravity; investigating systems that oscillate; investigation In all A Level of the links between temperature and pressure; subjects in investigating magnetic fields; volume and pressure and the safe use of ionising radiation; 2019
52 53 A Levels A Levels Philosophy Psychology Religious Studies & Ethics A Level A Level
0% 100% Course Code ALPSYAP 0% 100% Course Code ALPHLAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Ever wondered if prison really does change ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: You will be introduced to some of the classic ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: criminal behaviour? Or why some people conform? 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 5/C debates in philosophy and challenge assumptions 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or Or perhaps if the experiences you had before the or above in science, and grade 6/B or above in made in other subjects you study. Explore the above in English or a humanities subject. age of five really do shape the person you are English or a humanities subject. answers to questions such as: How do we gain today? Psychology is the science of the human knowledge? Where does our knowledge come EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: mind and behaviour, and includes the study of EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: from? Can we know that there is a physical Barrister, Health Service Manager, Journalist mental health and social change. Forensic Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, world ‘out there’ which we experience through Paralegal, Psychotherapist. Clinical Psychologist, Nurse, Teacher. our senses? Or: What do we mean when we say YOU WILL STUDY: something is morally wrong? How can we work out STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: • Social Influence STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: what to do in a moral dilemma? Is there such Philosophy, Ethics, Religion, Law, Politics, History, • Memory Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, a thing as the right thing to do? Sociology, English. • Attachment Teaching, Law. • Approaches in Psychology YOU WILL STUDY: • Bio-psychology • Epistemology (the theory of knowledge) • Psychopathology • Perception • Research methods • The Origin and limits of knowledge • Moral philosophy Plus: • Ethical theories and language • Relationships • Philosophy of religion and the concept • Stress of God • Addiction • The cosmological argument • The Philosophy of mind and mind-body HOW YOU WILL LEARN: problem You will study in a variety of ways. These will include: in-class activities, worksheets, quizzes, HOW YOU WILL LEARN: games, practice exam questions, practical research The course will develop your skills of analysis and 100% activities, extended reading, tests, group work and evaluation. You will need to be able to express independent study. You will be provided with topic yourself well on paper and to think logically. PASS RATE booklets which you will be expected to complete both in and outside of class. We also organise You will learn using a range of techniques including In all A Level industry visits that are relevant to your subjects group discussions, research, in-class activities, subjects in and, where possible, subject specific conferences. practice exam questions, extended reading, tests, group work and independent study. 2019
54 55 T A Levels A Levels sociology EPQ A Level A Level
0% 100% Course Code ALSOCAP 100% 0% Course Code EXTPRAP Duration 2 Years Duration 1 Year PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
Engage with theoretical debates related to the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is education system, family, religion and crime. 5 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above plus grade 6/B or available for those interested in extending their Sociologists undertake research to identify social above in English or a humanities subject. research and writing skills in addition to your A problems and attempt to influence governments Levels. You will produce a dissertation or create to improve the social world. As part of your studies EXAMPLE JOB ROLES: an artefact or plan an activity in a subject of your you will evaluate the effectiveness of government Teacher, Social Worker, Nurse, Human Resources choice, complete a project plan, undertake primary policies, theories and research. Studying sociology Officer, Journalist. and secondary research and give a presentation will challenge you to think deeply about society of your project at the end. You will have a project and rethink many assumptions that we take for STUDY FURTHER DEGREES IN: supervisor with whom you will liaise during the granted. Sociology, Social Policy, Journalism, Criminology, project and who will assess your final evidence. Social Work, Teaching, Law. YOU WILL STUDY: PROGRESSION ROUTE: • Socialisation, culture and identity You will be awarded a Level 3 certificate and • Family and relationships UCAS points equivalent to an AS qualification. • Researching social inequalities Several universities take this qualification into • Understanding social inequalities consideration when offering places, and some will • Globalisation and the digital social world accept a lower subject grade should you achieve a • Research methods in the context of education, grade A in your EPQ. crime and deviances, and faith beliefs in contemporary society
HOW YOU WILL LEARN: You will develop your skills of analysis, evaluation, active reading and sociological imagination. You will evaluate both theoretical perspectives and research studies so that you are able to construct 100% evidence-based arguments and critical sociological essays, which lead to justified conclusions. PASS RATE
In all A Level subjects in 2019
56 57 apprenticeships
Learn and earn at least £117 per week! 25,000 apprenticeship vacancies are available online at any one time. 90% of apprentices go into work or further training.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP & WHAT ARE THE WAGES LIKE? WHERE CAN IT TAKE YOU? The minimum wage for apprentices aged 16-18 is £117 To kick start any career you are likely to need a per week (£3.90 per hour), however, this increases combination of experience and qualifications. An each year. For the latest apprenticeship minimum apprenticeship gives you both, by combining on-the- wage visit www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide. job training with study. An apprenticeship is a real Many employers choose to pay more and higher To kick start any job. It’s a way to: apprentices can earn as much as £500 per week! • Earn a wage and learn at the same time, with at WHAT HOURS WILL I WORK? career you are likely least 20% of your time set aside for learning at college or in the work place. Apprentices work a minimum of 30 hours per • Gain an official certification of your skills, week and training is included as part of your to need a combination equivalent to qualifications ranging from Level apprenticeship. You will typically be in college 1 day “ per week but some apprenticeships are carried out 2 up to degree level. See page 18 for more of experience and information on qualification levels. entirely in the workplace. • Start a long-term career path with the possibility of higher earnings. DO I GET HOLIDAY PAY AS AN qualifications. An • By successfully completing your apprenticeship, APPRENTICE? you’ll have gained the confidence and skills Yes, apprentices get a minimum of 20 days paid needed to progress in your chosen career. apprenticeship holiday per year, plus bank holidays. • Apprenticeships are available across a wide range of industries and organisations, from local gives you both, by businesses to large national brands.
combining on-the-job WHO ARE APPRENTICESHIPS FOR? Many apprentices are school leavers and young training with study. people, but there is no upper age limit. If you’re over 16, living in England and not in full-time education, then an apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Apprenticeships are available across a huge range of industries, whether it’s business, construction or hairdressing. New College Stamford offers both Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeships with higher apprenticeship opportunities potentially available in some areas - you’re sure to find something to suit you!
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All our current apprenticeship courses are listed below. Keep an eye on our social channels for the latest apprenticeship vacancies with businesses How to across Lincolnshire and the neighbouring counties.
BUSINESS HAIR AND BEAUTY apply Look out for Assistant Accountant...... 73 Hair Professional (Barbering this symbol or Hairdressing)...... 119 Business Administrator...... 73 to spot the Lead or Senior Hair Stylist (Barbering apprenticeship CHILDCARE or Hairdressing)...... 121 courses. Find an employer Early Years Educator...... 83 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 1 Visit our website for the latest vacancies. If there’s not Teaching Assistant...... 83 something for you in there, don’t worry, the National Adult Care Worker...... 127 Apprenticeship Service has lots more! COMPUTING & IT Lead Adult Care Worker...... 127 Digital Marketer...... 91 MOTOR VEHICLE Infrastructure Technician ...... 91 Apply Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance 2 Register your interest by filling in the form on our website. Technician...... 139 If you haven’t got an employer yet, register or apply CONSTRUCTION anyway, we may be able to help you find one. Bricklayer...... 98 Motorcycle Technician...... 139
Carpentry & Joinery...... 99 SPORT Assessment Gas Engineering...... 105 Supporting School Sport & PE...... 165 3 We will assess your application and establish any Installation/Maintenance support needs you may have. Electrician...... 103 Plumbing & Domestic Earn while you learn Heating Technician...... 105 Property Maintenance Start your workplace training with your employer and Operative...... 101 4 commence your programme of study.
62 Apprenticeships Apprenticeships 63 animal studies animal studies
Explore different careers in the industry and study across the globe with a Safari Study Tour in Africa! You’ll also take part in local visits to zoos, wildlife centres, aquariums, farms, kennels, catteries and safari parks.
64 65 Animal Studies
Animal Animal Animal Care Care Care diploma level 1 diploma level 2 Extended diploma level 3
50% 50% 30% 70% 20% 80%
PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
This practical course will Develop the practical skills and Expand your knowledge across develop your understanding experience you need to pursue a range of subject areas in the Studying a college of the land-based industry. a career working with animals. Animal Care and Management You will learn how to assist You will learn how to maintain industries including animal with maintaining the health, animal accommodation, health, anatomy and wellbeing and accommodation practical feeding, caring for physiology, animal welfare, course is...doing of animals, including feeding, exotic animals and the biology. breed development, animal watering and handling, and how You will undertake compulsory nutrition, husbandry, ecology to care for and grow plants. work experience to expand your and conservation and wildlife “ knowledge, working in real life populations. Compulsory work ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: animal care settings. placements will support your something unique and No formal entry requirements, progression to university or just a desire to work with ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: into industry with invaluable animals in the land-based 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or practical experience. industry. above, including English and out of the ordinary maths. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PROGRESSION ROUTES: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or On successful completion of this PROGRESSION ROUTES: above including English, maths course you can progress onto On successful completion of this and science, or a Distinction the Animal Care Diploma Level 2 course, you can progress to the in Animal Care Diploma Level or employment in the industry. Animal Care Extended Diploma 2 including GCSE English and Level 3 or employment as an: maths at grades 4/C or above, “The Animal course has been absolutely Animal Technician, Animal or industry related experience at FLDAMAP Course Code Care Shelter Worker, Pet Shop the discretion of the interviewer. amazing. The lectures and the trips we go 1 Year Duration Assistant or a Kennel or Cattery on have all helped me to progress onto Worker. PROGRESSION ROUTES: studying Animal Behaviour at the University On successful completion of this course you can progress onto of Lincoln. Studying a college course is not Course Code DP2AMAP the HND in Animal Management Duration 1 Year doing the ordinary, it’s doing something at University Centre Stamford, unique and out of the ordinary!” other degrees at university or careers such as: Zoo Keeper, Animal Behaviourist, Animal Charlotte Eadie Welfare Inspector or Pet Shop Animal Studies Manager.
Course Code ED3AMAP Duration 2 Years
66 67 New Horizons
“The course has allowed me to undertake a work placement at Paphos Zoo in Cyprus to further study animals in different climates.”
Lewis Griffin Animal Care
68 69 Business
Business
Gain fundamental knowledge of the business sector. Learn the skills you need to be successful in the business world such as communication, problem-solving and information management.
70 71 Business Business
Air & Defence Assistant Business Business Business business Accountant Administrator Introductory Business Extended diploma extended Diploma Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard Certificate level 1 Certificate level 2 level 3 level 3 level 3 level 3
40% 60% 40% 60% 60% 40% 60% 40% 20% 80% 80% 20%
PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY
This course has been designed Develop a range of basic This advanced course is Explore a range of practical, and This apprenticeship has Gain the knowledge, transferable to provide you with a broad skills and gain fundamental developed to help you build your theory based business activities as been designed to provide skills and behaviours that you introduction to the business knowledge of the business business and entrepreneurial part of the Air and Defence Career you with training and need to become a Business sector and develop basic sector. You will explore the skills for progression to university College. This course is designed to development to become an Administrator including: IT, skills such as: communication, areas that specifically interest or employment in the business support those who wish to progress Assistant Accountant. You recording and document working with others, problem you such as finance, customer sector. Immerse yourself in all to university, employment in the will gain experience in the production, decision-making, solving, managing information, service, marketing or small aspects of business including business sector or a career with workplace through studying communications, planning and and self development. You business management. This financial management and the RAF. You can study a range of units such as; business organisation, interpersonal skills will develop transferable skills course will provide you with accounting, marketing, internet units including, marketing, personal awareness, accountancy and project management. and understanding through: transferable, interpersonal skills marketing, events and team and business finance, managing tools and data, financial organising a meeting, branding that are valued by employers management, web design, an event, visual merchandising, accounting and reporting, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: a product, creating a visual and universities. economics, retail and HR. recruitment, international business management accounting and Individual employers set their display, contributing to running and management. You will also communications. own entry requirements, an event, and presenting a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: take part in various outdoor and however, you will typically business idea. 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, adventurous activities including ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C including English and maths, including English and maths. high/low ropes, climbing, canoeing, Individual employers set their or above including English and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: or an equivalent Level 1 residentials and RAF station visits. own entry requirements. maths. No formal entry requirements. qualification. PROGRESSION ROUTES: However, you will typically On successful completion of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: the course you can progress to 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above or above including English and As a fully competent Business On successful completion of this On successful completion of this employment, an apprenticeship, or including English and maths. maths. Administrator, you could course you can progress to the course at Merit standard further study as the qualification progress to the HND in Business Business Certificate Level 2 or or above, you can progress carries UCAS points and meets PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: at University Centre Stamford other Level 2 qualifications in onto the Business Extended the admission requirements of On successful completion of this As a fully competent Assistant or various Business degrees Creative Media, IT or Travel and Diploma Level 3 or a Business many relevant courses such as course, you can progress to join Accountant, this apprenticeship at university or a number of Tourism. You could also progress Apprenticeship. the HND in Business at University the RAF. If you decide to not enter will allow you to progress to careers in the industry. onto a Customer Service Centre Stamford or other Business the RAF, you can still progress a number of careers in the Practitioner Apprenticeship or degrees at university. You could to further study such as the HND accounting sector in roles such Course Code FECBUAP employment. also enter employment in junior in Business at University Centre as: Audit Trainee, Corporate Course Code FRABUAP Duration 1 Year business roles in Marketing, Stamford or other Business degrees Recovery Analyst, Credit Duration 18 Months Administration, Finance, Events at university. You could also enter Controller or Tax Accountant. FLDBUAP Course Code Management or Human Resources. employment in junior business Duration 1 Year roles in Marketing, Administration, FRAFIAP Finance, Events Management or Course Code Course Code ED3BUAP Duration 18 Months Duration 2 Years Human Resources.
Course Code ED3BUAP Duration 2 Years 72 73 New expertise
“The professional and friendly staff at New College Stamford really helped me to progress and get industry-ready. This has meant I had the expertise to progress onto a Degree Level Apprenticeship in Project Management at the London company MACE.”
Luke Swindells Business
74 75 Catering & Hospitality
catering & Hospitality
Visit professional kitchens, restaurants and exhibitions such as Hotel Olympia and the BBC Good Food Show. Take part in masterclasses hosted by industry renowned chefs.
76 77 Catering & Hospitality
food Hospitality production & Professional Services cooking Cookery Diploma level 1 diploma level 2 diploma level 3
80% 20% 80% 20% 80% 20% Allowed me PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY This course is your first step to Work alongside and be trained Gain real life experience in a career in the hospitality and by chefs from the area’s most professional cookery with catering industry and covers renowned establishments. practical training in food to progress to all the basic duties to become You will develop practical production, kitchen services a chef, from maintaining a safe preparation and cooking skills in and professional cookery. The place of work to preparing our industry-standard kitchens, course is designed to further “ and cooking food items. You serving your own dishes to your skills and career as a chef will also gain front-of-house the public in our professional by building upon your existing work at the Ritz and customer service skills by restaurant, The Gallery Kitchen, knowledge and developing putting what you have learnt where you will also work to gain advanced techniques in a range into practice in the College’s front of house and customer of kitchen and pastry skills, restaurant – The Gallery Kitchen. service skills. including supervising a team in a professional kitchen. Hotel in London ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 2 GCSEs at grades 1/G or above, Hospitality Services Diploma ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: or an appropriate Entry Level Level 1 or equivalent. Food Production and Cooking Certificate. Diploma Level 2 or equivalent. PROGRESSION ROUTES: You will also be required to gain PROGRESSION ROUTES: On successful completion of this evidence for this qualification “Studying at New College Stamford On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the through work experience. gave me the opportunity to learn from course, you can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Professional industry experts whilst also getting to Food Production and Cooking Cookery or Hospitality PROGRESSION ROUTES: Diploma Level 2, or a Catering Supervisor Apprenticeships, or On successful completion of use state-of-the-art cooking facilities. and Hospitality Apprenticeship. enter employment. this course, you can progress It taught me the core skill set which I onto Senior Chef or Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeships, or FLDPCAP Course Code DP2PCAP developed to work at the Ritz Hotel in Course Code employment in a professional 1 Year Duration 1 Year London as a chef. ” Duration kitchen in job roles such as: Kitchen Assistant, Front-of- House Supervisor, Commis Chef, Jodie Whitehead Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie. Catering & Hospitality Course Code DP3PCAP Duration 1 Year
78 79 Childcare
childcare
Courses are enriched with a variety of trips and visits in the industry. Take part in career days and other events to find out more about what’s happening in the sector.
80 81 childcare Introduction to Health, Social Care and Childcare & Early Years Teaching Children & Young early years Education Educator Assistant People’s Settings practitioner Technical certificate/ Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard Certificate level 1 diploma level 2 Diploma level 3 level 3 level 3
40% 60% 30% 70% 20% 80% 20% 80% 20% 80% You can PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY This course will develop your This course will provide you This course will prepare you for This course will prepare you The primary role of the Teaching knowledge and awareness with the knowledge and further study at university, or for further study at university, Assistant is to support the class of health, social care and understanding of babies and employment working with children or employment working with teacher to enhance pupils’ earn up to childcare. You will learn about young children from birth to between birth and 7 years of age. children between birth and 5 learning either in groups or the principles and values, seven years of age with applied You will study a range of units years of age. You will study a individually, ensuring pupils communication, working in knowledge on the early years, including the development, health range of units including the understand the work set, know partnership, importance of play 0-5 years. and wellbeing of children, providing development, health and their learning objectives and “ and healthy eating to support safe environments, play and wellbeing of children, providing stay on task in order to make £23,700 well-being and development. You will learn about the role learning, understanding additional safe environments, play and progress. Promoting self-belief, of an Early Years Practitioner, needs, observation, assessment and learning, understanding social inclusion and a high self- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: working in partnership, planning. additional needs, observation, esteem play an integral part to No formal qualifications are safeguarding and the benefits of assessment and planning. pupils’ wellbeing; ensuring pupils per year required, but an interview is play. You will undertake a work ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe necessary where you should experience placement in nursery 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: environment. demonstrate your desire to or primary school settings to including English and maths. Individual employers set their work in either the early years, broaden your knowledge and Applicants who wish to progress own entry requirements. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: or health and social care sector. experience in the Early Years to a career in primary teaching will However, you will typically Individual employers set their as a sector. also need a GCSE science grade at require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C own entry requirements, however, PROGRESSION ROUTES: 4/C or above. or above including English and you will typically require 5 GCSEs This course will give you the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: maths. at grades 4/C or above including opportunity to gain insight 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or PROGRESSION ROUTES: English and maths. Primary into the industry before above, including English and On successful completion of PROGRESSION ROUTES: making decisions about career maths. this course, you can progress As a fully competent Early Years PROGRESSION ROUTES: progression. After successful to university, or after gaining Educator, you could progress to As well as ensuring full completion of this course, you PROGRESSION ROUTES: experience, the Foundation various Early Years or Education competency as a Teaching School can progress onto the Health Upon successful completion of Degree in Professional Studies degrees at university, or enter Assistant, this standard provides and Social Care Extended this course, you can enter the (Early Childhood) at University employment with progression a foundation for potential Diploma Level 2, or the workforce as a qualified Level Centre Stamford. You could also to roles such as an Early Years progression into a number of Working with Children in Early 2 Early Years Practitioner or progress to careers in the Early Teacher. career paths in the Educational Years and Primary Settings continue to study for a Level Years sector as an Early Years sector including Higher Level Certificate Level 2. 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator, Practitioner in nurseries, Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher Course Code FRAEYAP Educator Status. Practitioner in reception classes, Teacher and Teacher. Duration 18 Months Course Code FLDEYAP Teaching Assistant, Pre-School Worker, Nanny or a Home-based Duration 1 Year Course Code DP2EYAP Course Code FRATAAP Child Carer. Duration 1 Year Duration 12-18 Months
Course Codes CT3EYAP/DP3EYAP Duration 1/2 Years 82 83 New Experiences
“Whilst studying my childcare course, I have learnt key skills as well as gaining valuable work experience opportunities. This course is perfect for anyone who is looking to progress onto either university or into the childcare industry.”
Bethany Goodyear Childcare
84 85 Computing & IT
Computing & it
Visit Bletchley Park and the Centre for Computing History where you will investigate the development of computer systems. Get top tips for advancing your career from guest speakers who work in the industry.
86 87 Computing & IT
Information Information Information & Creative Technology Computing Air & Defence Technology Technology Extended diploma Extended diploma Computing Diploma level 1 Certificate level 2 level 3 level 3 Certificate level 2
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Digital Skills This course has been designed Develop a range of skills Develop your understanding of IT Advance your knowledge of Take this amazing opportunity to provide you with a broad and knowledge for a systems and learn how to create computer science and the to pursue a career within the Centre replicates introduction to the business career in the IT industry. systems to manage information, fundamental understanding of RAF and progress towards job sector and develop basic This course will give you as well as studying units such as: computer systems. This course roles such as a Cyberspace skills such as; communication, a solid understanding of programming, data modelling, will give you the opportunity Communications Specialist a professional, working with others, problem- web technologies, database website development, using social to develop an understanding or an Avionics Technician. solving, managing information systems and digital graphics media for business, IT technical of how computers work and These courses have been and self-development. You whilst developing a digital support, games development, skills in programming, managing designed with RAF careers “working agency will develop transferable skills portfolio to showcase your internet of things and more. networks, cyber security, in mind and will allow you to and understanding through; skills to potential employers During the second year, students designing and developing gain fundamental knowledge environment, organising a meeting, branding and course leaders. will take part in a T-Level scheme applications and websites and and skills including; managing a product, creating a visual where work experience takes games development. networks, computational display, contributing to running ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: place all year for two days a week. thinking, maintaining software with the an event, recording income and 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or This industry placement will be IT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: and hardware, employability, expenditure and presenting a above including English related and should link to units on 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, attitudinal goals and English and latest smart business idea. Language and maths, or a the diploma course. including English, and a grade maths. relevant Level 1 Diploma. 6/B in maths, or a relevant Level 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Diploma at Merit or above. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: technology No formal qualifications are PROGRESSION ROUTES: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above required, but an interview is On successful completion of including English and maths, or a PROGRESSION ROUTES: in English and/or maths. showcasing necessary where you will display this course you can progress relevant Level 2 Diploma. On successful completion of a desire to work in either the IT to the IT, Computing or Air this course, you can progress PROGRESSION ROUTES: or computing sector. and Defence Diplomas Level PROGRESSION ROUTES: to the HND in Computing and On successful completion of this cyber security, 3, or enter employment. On successful completion of this Information Systems at university course, you can progress to the PROGRESSION ROUTES: course, you can progress on to the Centre Stamford or other degrees Air and Defence (Computing) HND in Computing at University at University. You could also enter Extended Certificate Level 3 to On successful completion of this Course Code FECTITAP data modelling Centre Stamford or other degrees employment as a: Web Designer, pursue a career with the RAF. course, you can progress onto Duration 1 Year the Information and Creative at university. You could also enter Network Administrator, Helpdesk Technology Certificate Level 2, employment as a: Web Designer, Analyst, Software Developer, programming Course Code AD2CSAP or other Level 2 qualifications Social Media Manager, Help- Systems Analyst or a Teacher. Duration 1 Year in Business, Creative Media, Desk Analyst, Software/Games and virtual or Travel and Tourism. You Developer, Systems Analyst or a Course Code ED3CPAP could also consider Business Teacher. Duration 2 Years simulation Administration, Customer Service, IT, and Retail ED3ITAP Apprenticeships, or enter Course Code 2 Years software. employment. Duration
Course Code FLDINAP Duration 1 Year
88 89 Computing & IT
Air & Defence Digital Infrastructure Computing Marketer Technician Extended DIPLOMA Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard level 3 level 3 level 3
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Advance your knowledge of computer The primary role of a digital An Infrastructure Technician science and the fundamental marketer is to define, design, provides support to internal and understanding of computer build and implement digital external customers, helping them I was able to systems. This course will give you campaigns across a variety of to be productive when using the opportunity to develop an online and social media platforms technology to do their own jobs, by understanding of how computers work to drive customer acquisition, using tools to problem solve and and skills in programming, managing customer engagement and troubleshoot non-routine problems. networks, cyber security, designing and customer retention. A digital The Infrastructure Technician impress in developing applications and websites marketer will typically be working sets people up on systems and and games development, as well as as part of a team, in which they provides support when they need “ gaining key skills to help you secure will have responsibility for some it, rectifying issues to maintain the your career in the RAF. You will take of the straightforward elements organisations productivity. my university part enrichment activities ranging from of the overall marketing plan expert guest speakers from our industry or campaign. The marketer will ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: partners, to existing visits to RAF work to marketing briefs and Individual employers will set bases and industry workplaces, along instructions. They will normally the selection criteria, but you with residential visits and adventure report to a Digital Marketing will typically require; 5 GCSEs, applications training. As a student studying the Air Manager, a Marketing Manager or including English, maths and a and Defence Extended Certificate you an IT Manager. science or technology subject, a will be guaranteed a place on RAF basic relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship recruit training (subject to RAF entry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: or other relevant qualification and criteria) and will be well-equipped to Individual employers set their own experience, or a successful aptitude pass first time. entry requirements, however, you test with a focus on IT skills. will typically require 5 GCSEs at “The practical, industry-focused ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: grades 4/C or above including PROGRESSION ROUTES: modules studied on the course were 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, English and maths. This apprenticeship is recognised so advanced I was able to impress including English, and a grade 6/B in for entry onto the register of IT maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at PROGRESSION ROUTES: technicians confirming SFIA Level 3 in my university applications and Merit or above. This Apprenticeship is recognised professional competence and those successfully secure an offer to study for entry onto the Register for IT completing the apprenticeship are PROGRESSION ROUTES: Technicians and those completing eligible to apply for registration. at the University of East Anglia.” On successful completion of this course, their Apprenticeships are you can progress to join the RAF. If eligible to apply for registration. Course Code FRAINAP you decide to not enter the RAF, you Completion of the Apprenticeship Zoe Lopez Duration 18 Months can still progress to employment, an would also allow access to join as Computing & IT apprenticeship, or further study such as an Affiliate (Professional) member the HND in Computing and Information of the CIM (Chartered Institute Systems at University Centre Stamford of Marketing) and/or Associate or other degrees at University. membership of BCS.
Course Code AD3CSAP Course Code FRADMAP Duration 2 Years Duration 18 Months 90 91 New futures
“The IT course is designed with careers in mind and offers a broad range of specialist subjects which help kick-start your career in a competitive industry. I’m now COO of IT support specialists Microbyte, providing IT support to companies across the UK, London and Dubai.”
Lewis Livingstone IT
92 93 Construction
Construction
Meet industry professionals to develop your knowledge of the different career opportunities within the trade and provide you with advice from experts in your field. Take part in regional and national competitions such as World Skills.
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Bricklaying Bricklaying Bricklaying diploma level 1 diploma level 2 diploma level 3
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Achieve your Learn and develop the Develop your practical skills Refine your practical skills basic skills, knowledge and and experience, and kick-start and gain knowledge of understanding of bricklaying your career in the bricklaying more specialised bricklaying and the construction industry. industry. With practical tasks techniques, including Through undertaking practical simulated to match real industry constructing chimneys, goals and tasks you will understand how scenarios, you will gain further fireplaces, complex masonry to carry out block walling, skills and knowledge of the structures and decorative cavity walling, be able to mix craft. You will learn how to set features. You will also develop “ construction materials, and set out basic masonry structures your employability, English, and out basic masonry structures. and how to construct solid maths skills alongside further enjoy your You will also learn and apply the walling, incorporating isolated knowledge of the craft to principles of health and safety and attached piers, cavity support your progression into and develop your employability, walling, masonry cladding and the industry. English, and maths skills to thin joint masonry. time at College help you achieve the entry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: requirements for your intended ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying progression. A Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, or equivalent, or relevant or equivalent in industry industry experience. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: experience. No formal qualifications PROGRESSION ROUTES: required, but you will be PROGRESSION ROUTES: On successful completion of this required to pass an initial On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the “Learning in a practical hands-on assessment aptitude test. course, you can progress to the HNC in Construction and the environment helps you achieve your Bricklaying Diploma Level 3 or Built Environment at University goals and most of all enjoy your time PROGRESSION ROUTES: to job roles such as a Bricklaying Centre Stamford or other On successful completion of this Apprentice, Labourer or Ground Construction and Engineering at College. I am now planning on course, you can progress to the Worker. degrees at university. You could undertaking an Apprenticeship and Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 or also progress to job roles such becoming a fully qualified Bricklayer.” to job roles such as a Bricklaying Course Code DP2BRAP as a Bricklaying or Construction Apprentice. Duration 1 Year Management Apprentice.
Elias Woodward Course Code FLDBRAP Course Code DP3BRAP 1 Year Bricklaying Duration Duration 1 Year
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Carpentry & Bricklayer Carpentry & site site Joinery Apprenticeship Standard Joinery carpentry carpentry Apprenticeship Standard level 2 diploma level 1 diploma level 2 diploma level 3 level 2 & 3
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This apprenticeship has been Develop the basic Carpentry This course has been designed Master your skills and experience This apprenticeship has two designed to provide you with and Joinery skills you need to to develop your practical skills in site carpentry through pathways to enable you to the training and development to kick-start your career in the and knowledge through real practical tasks to match real become either a Site Carpenter become a qualified Bricklayer. You industry. You will study core training in industry-standard industry scenarios. You will gain or Architectural Joiner. As a Site The UK will lay bricks, blocks and other units in Carpentry and Joinery workshop environments. You will hands-on, transferable experience Carpenter you could work on a types of building components in including: Health and safety, learn how to carry out second through studying a range of building site, or in domestic and mortar to construct and repair construction technology, how to fixing and structural carcassing units such as; carrying out first commercial premises, preparing walls, foundations, partitions, maintain and use carpentry and operations, whilst gaining an fixing operations, carrying out and fixing building components, needs arches and other structures, for joinery tools, how to prepare understanding of construction second fixing operations, erecting from the initial erection of a example, chimney stacks. You and use portable tools, and how technology, information, complex structural carcassing new building, through to the may also refurbish brickwork and to produce woodwork joints. quantities and communication. components, installing and installation of all necessary masonry on restoration projects, You will also learn and apply the maintaining non-structural and fixtures and fittings, as well as a “to build working on sites such as; large ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: principles of health and safety. structural components, and range of repair and maintenance commercial developments, new 3 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above. setting up and operating cutting activities. As an Architectural builds in housing, alterations, You will also be required to pass ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: and shaping machinery. Joiner you could be employed in 340,000 extensions and restorations. an initial assessment aptitude Carpentry and Joinery Diploma a workshop producing timber- test. Level 1 or equivalent, or relevant ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: based building components and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: industry experience. Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2 other architectural products. You will need to pass an initial PROGRESSION ROUTES: or equivalent qualification, and homes per aptitude test and be prepared On successful completion of PROGRESSION ROUTES: GCSE grades 4/C or above in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: to work towards achieving this course, you can progress On successful completion of this English and maths, or relevant You will need to pass an initial Functional Skills Level 1 if you to the Site Carpentry Diploma course, you can progress to the industry experience. aptitude test and be prepared haven’t secured sufficient GCSE Level 2 or to job roles such Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery to work towards achieving year until grades in your English and maths. as a Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 3 or to job roles PROGRESSION ROUTES: Functional Skills Level 1 if you Apprentice. such as an Apprentice Site On successful completion of this haven’t secured sufficient GCSE PROGRESSION ROUTES: Carpenter, Trainee Carpenter or course, you can progress to the grades in your English and maths. 2031 As a fully competent Bricklayer Course Code FLDCJAP Trainee Joiner. HNC in Construction and the you will meet the requirements Duration 1 Year Built Environment at University PROGRESSION ROUTES: to gain a Construction Skills Centre Stamford or other As a fully competent Site Course Code DP25CAP Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card Construction and Engineering Carpenter or Architectural Joiner, Duration 1 Year at the appropriate level, and be degrees at university. You could you’ll meet the requirements entitled to join the Federation also progress to job roles such as of the Construction Skills of Master Builders’ continuous an Apprentice Site Carpenter or Certification Scheme (CSCS) professional development Bench Joiner, Timber Salesman, ‘Skilled Worker’ standard. You can (CPD) scheme for individual or Machinist. also progress to a Carpentry and tradespeople. Joinery Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3. Course Code DP3SCAP Course Code FRIBRAP Duration 1 Year Duration 24 Months Course Codes FRICJAP/FRACJAP Duration 18 to 24 Months 98 99 Construction
Property Maintenance Construction Operative Electrical operations Apprenticeship Standard Installation diploma level 1 level 2 diploma level 1
90% 10% 80% 20% 70% 30% Supportive PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY Explore a range of construction Optimise property condition and Gain an introduction to the trades and discover the pathway ensure buildings are kept in a safe electrical industry and develop you want to take. You will working condition. As a Property the practical skills necessary to gain basic skills and practical Maintenance Operative you will install electrical equipment to environment experience in carpentry, joinery, maintain a high level of quality an industry standard. You will plumbing electrical, wall tiling, and provide maximum satisfaction learn the basics about different painting and decorating. This to customers, clients, guests types of installation including “ course will allow you to choose and your team. You will explore electrical installation, wiring your specialist trade or continue the mechanisms of building and and terminations, fabrication and professional to cover multiple trades for preventing major damage that techniques for electrical employment in Maintenance could result in extensive costs and installations, and electrical Operations or Property maximise reactive intervention. science and technology. Management. This apprenticeship is aimed at employees in a multi-trade role and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: facilities ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: is available in the following fields; 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or electrical maintenance, heating and including English and maths, above. conditioning maintenance, building or Construction Operations structure maintenance, carpentry Diploma Level 1. PROGRESSION ROUTES: tasks, plastering and tiling. On successful completion of PROGRESSION ROUTES: this course, you can specialise ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: On successful completion of this “Coming back to college to change in a particular trade with a 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above, course, you could progress to Bricklaying, Carpentry and or a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant study the Electrical Installation your career can be quite daunting Joinery or Plumbing Level subject. Technical Certificate Level but the supportive environment 1 Diploma or continue to 2 or to job roles such as an and professional facilities have study multiple trades with an PROGRESSION ROUTES: Installation or Maintenance Maintenance Operation Level Completing this apprenticeship Electrician Apprentice. made that transition easy!” 2 Diploma. You could also programme with its transferable progress onto a Construction skills will enable progression into Course Code FLDESAP Apprenticeship. roles such as a Technical Specialist Duration 1 Year Amy Sawyn e.g. Electrical or Plumbing and Electrical Course Code FLDCOAP Supervisory and Management roles Duration 1 Year e.g. Facilities Management, across a wide range of sectors.
Course Code FRIPMAP Duration 18 Months
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Installation/ Electrical Electrical Maintenance Installation Installation Electrician Plumbing Technical certificate Technical certificate Apprenticeship Standard Plumbing Technical certificate level 2 level 3 level 3 diploma level 1 level 2
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This course is your next step Master your expertise in Learn the hands-on skills Gain the basic underpinning Develop your practical skills towards becoming a qualified electrical installation and gain needed to install, maintain knowledge and grounding for knowledge of installing and Electrician. You will gain an understanding of testing and repair electrical systems a future within the plumbing maintaining modern domestic practical experience with tasks and inspecting to a professional in industrial, commercial and trade. Take your first steps plumbing systems for work You can to replicate industry-standard standard. You will study the design domestic environments including: towards being a qualified in the plumbing industry. You electrical installations. You of electrical systems, electrical switchboards, motors, cables, Plumber gaining practical and will train in our brand new will learn the theory of DC, AC regulations, testing, inspecting fuses, thermal relays, fault current transferable skills in our new workshops through practical earn up to and environmental installation, and fault finding in our brand new protection switches, heating, plumbing workshops. You will tasks simulated to match real basic principles of generating, industry-standard workshops. lighting, air conditioning and study topics such as; above industry scenarios. You will transmitting and distributing You will also learn to apply the metering equipment, crime ground drainage, copper, plastic learn the electrical and scientific electricity, and the regulations principles of health and safety and and fire alarm systems and and low carbon steel pipework principles for domestic and £49,000 and requirements for domestic develop your employability, maths renewable energy. You may and plumbing science. industrial plumbing as well as “ installations, and develop and English skills. also contribute to the design of common plumbing processes, practical skills in our professional electrical systems. You will be ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: hot water, drainage and central per year electrical workshops. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: able to set out jobs from drawings 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above heating systems and sanitation. Electrical Installation Technical and specifications, order the including English and maths, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Certificate Level 2 or equivalent, necessary installation materials or a construction-related Entry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above and GCSE grades 4/C or above and understand electrical safety. Level course. 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or as a Site including English and maths, or in English and maths, or relevant above, or progression from a an Electrical Installation Diploma industry experience. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PROGRESSION ROUTES: Level 1 Plumbing qualification Level 1 with good academic Individual employers set their own On successful completion of this having demonstrated good potential. PROGRESSION ROUTES: entry requirements, however, you course, you can progress to the academic potential, or relevant Manager On successful completion of this will typically require 5 GCSEs at Plumbing Diploma Level 2, or to industry experience. PROGRESSION ROUTES: course, you can progress to the grades 4/C or above including job roles such as a Plumbing and On successful completion of this HNC in Construction and the Built English and maths. You will need Domestic Heating Technician PROGRESSION ROUTES: course, you can progress to the Environment at University Centre to pass an initial aptitude test. Apprentice. On successful completion of Electrical Installation Technical Stamford or other Construction this course, you can progress Certificate Level 3. You could or Electrical Power Engineering PROGRESSION ROUTES: to the Plumbing Technical FLDPBAP also progress to job roles such degrees at university. You could As a fully competent Installation Course Code Certificate Level 3 or a Level 2 1 Year as an Electrical Assistant or also progress to job roles such Electrician or Maintenance Duration Apprenticeship. an Installation or Maintenance as an Installation Electrician Electrician, you will meet the Electrician Apprentice. or Maintenance Electrician requirements needed to register Course Code CT2PBAP Apprentice, or you could undertake on a Competent Person Scheme Duration 1 Year a Construction Maintenance (CPS). Course Code CT2ESAP Apprenticeship. Duration 1 Year Course Code FRAELAP Course Code CT3ESAP Duration 48 Months Duration 1 Year
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Plumbing & Domestic Heating Gas Plumbing Technician Engineering Technical certificate Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard level 3 level 3 level 3
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Develop the practical and Gain the hands-on skills and Gas engineering involves the The skills I need to technical skills you need to training you need to become a safe installation, commission, become a qualified Plumber Plumbing and Domestic Heating decommission and the ongoing or Domestic Engineer. You will Technician. You will plan, select, service and repair of gas appliances explore; how to plan and design install, service, commission and in either a domestic or non-domestic central heating systems, maintain all aspects of plumbing setting. Appliances can include, but progress into the the principles and requirements and heating systems. You will learn are not limited to, a range of work of environmental technology how to take accurate measuring, categories such as central heating “ systems, old and hot water marking, cutting, bending and boilers, unvented hot water storage, systems, and domestic jointing, metallic and non- ducted air heaters, cookers, space sanitation system installation. metallic pipework, and install new heaters, meters, alternative fuel, plumbing industry environmental technologies such boosters, testing and purging for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: as: heat pumps, solar thermal industrial pipework. Plumbing Technical Certificate systems, biomass boilers and Level 2, and GCSE grades 4/C or water recycling systems. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: above in English and maths, or Individual employers set their own relevant industry experience. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: entry requirements, however, you Individual employers set their own will typically need 3 GCSEs at grades “The fantastic tutors and industry- PROGRESSION ROUTES: entry requirements, however, you 4/C or above including English and standard facilities have given On successful completion of this will typically require 5 GCSEs at maths, and a science, or relevant me the skills I need to progress course, you can progress to the grades 4/C or above including industry experience. You will also HNC in Construction and the English and maths. You will need require a recognised background into the plumbing industry. I am Built Environment at University to pass an initial aptitude test. check, equivalent to Disclosure and currently in the Stage 2 process of Centre Stamford or other Barring Service (DBS). Construction and Engineering PROGRESSION ROUTES: applying to Anglian Water to then degrees at university. You could As a fully competent Plumbing PROGRESSION ROUTES: become a fully trained Plumber.” also enter job roles such as and Domestic Heating Technician, Eligible to apply for membership a Bathroom Fitter or a Self- you will meet the requirements with the Institution of Gas Engineers employed Plumber, or continue needed to undertake Gas Safe and Managers (IGEM) professional Lewis Harwood to work towards careers as a Training courses to register on a registration as an Engineering Plumbing Plumbing and Heating, Drainage Competent Person Scheme (CPS). Technician (EngTech). or Gas Engineer. Course Code FRAPLAP Course Code FRAGEAP Course Code CT3PBAP Duration 48 Months Duration 24 Months Duration 1 Year
104 105 creative arts creative arts
Travel around the world to enrich your studies with trips to New York and Italy. The College also has a host of visiting groups and lecturers giving talks thoughout the year.
106 107 creative arts
Art & Design Art & Design Art & Design Art & Design Extended Diploma Foundation Diploma Diploma level 1 Diploma level 2 level 3 level 3
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Develop your drawing, print This course will build on Gain a career in the creative industry with The Foundation Diploma in Art and Design has making and design skills your existing art or design this attractive alternative to A Levels. an enviable reputation for excellence with high whilst working on a variety skills whilst allowing you to Deepen your knowledge of art and design rates of progression and many students being of projects throughout the explore the more challenging and experiment with a range of specialisms. accepted onto high-calibre degree courses year, finishing with your own elements such as drawing, You will explore visual language, research at prominent universities to study a range of There are Final Project, which you illustration, mixed media skills, project proposal and realisation, and specialist subjects. Run through the University will develop and manage painting, print making, build your critical and contextual awareness of the Arts, London, this course follows the independently. You will interior design and animation. through a series of live projects. You will take Bauhaus Model to develop your contextual explore different media and You will also take part in a part in weekly life drawing classes to develop and practical skills through experimental and 177,000 techniques including drawing, series of Level 3 workshops your observational, figurative and mixed experiential learning. This course is enriched painting, print making, spatial to further develop your media skills which are highly sought after with various trips and visits including residential design and model making. skills and prepare you for by prestigious art universities. This course visits to Florence and New York as well as input “ progression. You will explore is enriched with various trips and visits from a wide variety of professionals to ensure ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: your creativity by managing including residential visits to Florence and you are aware of the demands of the Art and UK 3 GCSEs at grades 2/E your own Final Project New York. Design industry. The Foundation Diploma including English or maths or independently, and final provides a stepping stone to university to equivalent. You will also need outcome. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: study specialist art and design subjects and to bring your own artwork to 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including will enable you to not only develop a stunning design your interview to demonstrate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: English and maths, and one arts-based portfolio to present to university admissions or your artistic strengths. 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or subject at grade 6/B or above, or a Merit employers, but also make an informed decision above, including English and in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. You will also on the art pathway you want to take. PROGRESSION ROUTES: maths, and either an art or need to bring a portfolio of artwork to On successful completion design based subject. You will your interview to demonstrate your artistic ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: jobs in the of this course, you could also need to bring a portfolio strengths. A Merit in your first year is required One arts-based A Level or a vocationally progress to the Art and of work to your interview to to enter the second year Extended Diploma. relevant qualification such as an Extended Design Diploma Level 2. demonstrate your artistic Diploma and 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above strengths. PROGRESSION ROUTES: including English or a Merit grade at Level 3 Former students have progressed onto some Diploma or equivalent. You will also be required Course Code FLDADAP creative PROGRESSION ROUTES: of the top creative universities in the country to provide a portfolio at interview. Mature Duration 1 Year On successful completion of including Savannah College of Art and students will be considered on a portfolio and this course, you can progress Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design life skills basis. onto the Art and Design, and Central Saint Martins. You could progress economy Photography, Graphic Design, to study a degree in Art, Design, Fashion or PROGRESSION ROUTES: Creative Media Production or Photography at University, the Foundation You will gain 80 UCAS points for a pass, 96 for Fashion Extended Diploma Degrees in either Graphic Design or Creative a merit and 112 for a distinction. This course is Level 3. and Editorial Photography at University the preferred qualification for most art-based Centre Stamford, or the Foundation Diploma courses at university and will enable you to Course Code DP2ARAP in Art and Design. further develop your portfolio for progression to Duration 1 Year further study or employment. Course Code ED3ARAP Duration 1 Year Course Code DPFDAAP Duration 1 Year
108 109 Graphic creative arts Fashion Design Photography Extended diploma Extended diploma Extended diploma Level 3 Level 3 Level 3
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Take your first steps towards a Experiment with a range of Develop your knowledge career in the fashion industry with specialisms including typography, of photography and visual this attractive alternative to A illustration, 3D design, narrative communication through Take part in Levels. You will build your critical storytelling, editorial layout and experimenting with camera and contextual awareness through composition and explore visual controls, 35mm and medium a series of live projects and have language and research skills format, digital, darkroom, the opportunity to showcase your through a series of live projects. studio lighting, and composition own designs in our annual Fashion You will have the opportunity to during real life projects allowing live projects Show and through responding to take part in regular workshops you to produce a focused real, live briefs from businesses. to widen your skills which can portfolio of work for university Through a series of live projects you be used to widen your porfolio. or employment. This course is “ will develop your visual language, This course is enriched with enriched with various trips and research skills, project proposal various trips and visits including visits including residential visits with real clients and realisation and build your residential visits to Florence and to Florence and New York critical and contextual awareness New York of the fashion industry. This course ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: is enriched with various trips and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above visits including residential visits to 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and preferably Florence and New York including English and maths, and maths, and an arts-based “I’ve been able to take part in live an arts-based subject at grade subject at grade 6/B, or a Merit ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 6/B, or a Merit in a relevant Level in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. projects with real clients, such as 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above 2 Diploma. You will also need to A Merit in your first year is illustrating the children’s book, ‘Gina including English and maths, and bring a portfolio of work to your required to enter the second Gets Lost’, which has made College an arts-based subject at grade interview. A Merit in your first year year Extended Diploma. 6/B, or a Merit in a relevant Level 2 is required to enter the second really exciting. I’ve chosen to work Diploma. A Merit in your first year year Extended Diploma. PROGRESSION ROUTES: freelance in the graphic design and is required to enter the second year Former students have Extended Diploma. PROGRESSION ROUTES: progressed to top universities creative industry and the skills I Progress to the Foundation such as Falmouth or London have learnt from College have been PROGRESSION ROUTES: Degree in Graphic Design at College of Communication. amazing in helping me to do this.” Former students have progressed University Centre Stamford or You could also progress to the to some of the top fashion other degrees in Art and Design Foundation Degree in Creative universities in the world such as at university. You could also and Editorial Photography or Ravensbourne and Central St enter employment as a Graphic Graphic Design at University Lydia Miller Martins. You could progress to study Designer, Typographer, Packaging Centre Stamford or other Graphics a degree in Art, Design or Fashion Designer, Editorial Designer, creative degrees at university. or enter employment as a Fashion Digital Designer, Artworker, Designer, Textile Designer, Pattern Creative Director or Image Maker. Pictured with ‘Gina Gets Course Code ED3PHAP Cutter, Stylist, Costume Designer, Former students have progressed Lost’ Author, Cathy Wilson Duration 1/2 Years Seamstress or Print Designer. to top universities such as London College of Communication. Course Code ED3FAAP Duration 1/2 Years Course Code ED3GDAP 110 Duration 1/2 Years 111 New freedom
“My memories of the Fashion course at New College Stamford are all really amazing. It really gave me a freedom to experiment and work out exactly the path I wanted to take. I now am the founder of one of the most popular emerging London fashion brands ‘Art School’ and have recently been nominated for a British Fashion Award.”
Eden Loweth Fashion
112 113 Hair & Beauty Hair & beauty
Visit The Clothes Show, Goldwell Academy London and Steiner Cruise Ships Careers Event. Plus gain experience from local employer masterclasses and the chance to showcase your new skills in our annual Fashion Show!
114 115 Hair & Beauty
Beauty Beauty Beauty Therapy Therapy Therapy diploma level 1 diploma level 2 diploma level 3
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You will study both the practical You will study both the practical Advance your practical skills and theoretical elements of and theoretical elements of and therapeutic knowledge Working on paying beauty therapy including; beauty therapy including; for a successful career in the consultation, skincare, hand and consultation techniques and beauty industry. You will gain foot care, nail art, make-up, and client care manicures and industry-standard skills working anatomy and physiology. You pedicures; waxing, facials, skin with real, paying clients in our will also complete one weeks type analysis, eyebrow shaping, on-site commercial salon. Study clients has improved work experience. eyelash and eyebrow tinting a range of treatments including services, make-up application body analysis, Swedish massage “ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: and anatomy and physiology therapy, skin analysis, mechanical Good communication skills for beauty therapists. You will massage, and body and facial my confidence and and a willingness to learn. You also complete one weeks work electrical treatments. You will also must also have a professional experience. undertake work experience of two appearance and attitude to days per week throughout the learning. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: duration of your course. 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or technique PROGRESSION ROUTES: above, including English, maths ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: On successful completion of this and science, or a relevant A relevant Level 2 Beauty Therapy course, you could progress onto Level 1 qualification. Good Diploma or equivalent. Good Level 2 Beauty Therapy, subject communication skills and communication skills and a to performance criteria and a a willingness to learn. You willingness to learn. You must also successful interview. must also have a professional have a professional appearance appearance and attitude to and attitude to learning. “The expert training and real experiences learning. I’ve gained working on paying clients has Course Code NV1BYAP PROGRESSION ROUTES: Duration 1 Year PROGRESSION ROUTES: On successful completion of this improved my confidence and technique. This On successful completion of this course, you could progress to shone through on my work experience where course, you could progress to the careers in commercial salons, I reached the finals of the Ragdale Hall Spa Level 3 Beauty Therapy Diploma destination spas or work for hotel or the Massage Therapy Diploma chains, cruise ships or airlines. You ‘Student of Excellence’ competition.” subject to performance criteria could also further your studies and a successful interview. with a Level 4 qualification in Salon Management, Holistic Katie Lefevre Therapy or Advanced Beauty Course Code NV2BYAP Therapy at university. Beauty Therapy Duration 1 Year Course Code NV3BYAP Duration 1 Year
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Hair Professional (Barbering or Massage Hairdressing) Therapy Hairdressing Hairdressing Hairdressing Apprenticeship Standard diploma level 3 diploma level 1 diploma level 2 diploma level 3 level 2
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Specialise your skills in massage Gain an introduction to Take your first steps to Develop your professional and Take your first steps to becoming with this alternative route into hairdressing whilst working in becoming a professional specialist skills in hairdressing a Hairdresser or Barber. You There are the beauty industry. You will our fully equipped salons. You hairdresser and gain a high through the study of advanced will learn how to; shampoo and gain experience by providing will study basic hairdressing standard of practical skills cutting and colouring condition hair, cut hair using a treatments to paying clients in techniques including: how to including cutting, colouring, techniques including creative range of techniques, style and our on-site salon and develop style women’s and men’s hair, client consultation and blow styling and dressing, advanced finish hair to create a variety 41,000 your massaging expertise to shampoo and conditioning, drying. You will have the perming, creative colouring of looks and colour and lighten include, Swedish massage, consultation and customer opportunity to work alongside and colour correction. You hair for ladies and men. You may stone therapy and Indian head service. Further your studies and prestigious local salon owners will gain practical experience also use barbering techniques “ massage. You will also undertake develop your techniques with and hairdressing professionals to in our on-site commercial and provide shaving services for work experience of two days per valuable work experience. develop advanced and modern salon and develop your hair men. You will be able to work hair and week throughout the duration of techniques. Further your studies design portfolio working on with all hair types ranging from your course. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: and develop your techniques catwalks, fashion shoots and straight hair to very curly, wiry No formal qualifications with valuable work experience. competitions. hair, carry out consultations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: required but you should have with clients and demonstrate beauty A relevant Level 2 Beauty good communication skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: the professionalism, values, Therapy Diploma or equivalent. and a willingness to learn. You 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above A Level 2 Hairdressing behaviours, communication must also have a professional including English, maths and qualification or equivalent. skills and safe working practices PROGRESSION ROUTES: appearance and attitude to a science, or a relevant Level 1 Mature students may offer associated with your role. businesses On successful completion of learning. qualification. experience in a salon as this course, you could progress an alternative to formal ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: to careers in commercial PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: qualifications. Individual employers set their salons, destination spas or After successful completion of On successful completion of own entry requirements, however, work for hotel chains, cruise this course, you could progress this course, you may be able PROGRESSION ROUTES: you will typically require 5 GCSEs in the UK ships or airlines. You could onto the Hairdressing Diploma to progress to the Hairdressing On successful completion of at grades 4/C or above including also further your studies with Level 2 subject to meeting Diploma Level 3 subject to this course, you could progress English and maths. a Level 4 qualification in Salon performance criteria and a meeting performance criteria to careers as a Hair Stylist, Management, Holistic Therapy successful interview, or a Hair and a successful interview. Hair Colourist or as a Technical PROGRESSION ROUTES: or Advanced Beauty Therapy at Professional Apprenticeship. You could also progress to Representative. You could also As a fully competent Hair university. the Lead or Senior Hair Stylist further your studies with a Professional you can progress Apprenticeship, or employment. HND in Salon Management at to a Senior Hairdresser or Senior Course Code FLDHDAP university. Barber role and further your Course Code NV3CTAP Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year training with the Hair Professional Course Code NV2HDAP Apprenticeship Level 3. Duration 1 Year Course Code NV3HDAP Duration 1 Year Course Code FRIHDAP Duration 24 Months
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Lead or Senior Hair Stylist Theatrical, THEATRICAL, (Barbering or special effects SPECIAL EFFECTS Hairdressing) hair & media HAIR & MEDIA Apprenticeship Standard make-up MAKE-UP level 3 diploma level 2 Diploma level 3
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Develop your professional and This course provides an excellent Master your skills for a career specialist skills in hairdressing grounding for those wishing in film, editorial, theatre or what I do or barbering to become a to build a career as a Make-Up special effects make-up Lead or Senior Stylist, through Artist. This course consists of through covering a range of the study of creativity, and both hair and make-up modules topics including: airbrushing, “ development of advanced including: make-up applications, camouflage, fashion and hairdressing or barbering skills. hair preparation services, dressing photographic make-up, styling today... As a Lead or Senior Stylist, you and finishing hair, face and body and fitting a postiche, wig will be responsible for customer art painting. You will have the services and the advanced satisfaction and maintaining a opportunity to complete work for dressing of women’s hair. You clientele for the business. various competitions locally and will also have the opportunity nationally which have seen previous to gain work experience at local ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: students take home numerous theatres, amateur dramatic “I’d always wanted to get into Individual employers set their awards for their amazing designs. groups and fashion shows to the make-up industry but always own entry requirements, build your portfolio. however, you will typically ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: assumed I’d have to move to require 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: America to do it. That was until or above including English and including English, maths and Hair and Media Make-Up maths. science. It is desirable that you have Diploma Level 2. I signed up to New College a GCSE in Art, Fashion or Textiles, Stamford, bought the make-up PROGRESSION ROUTES: or currently hold a Beauty or PROGRESSION ROUTES: kit and that was the start of what As a fully competent Lead or Hairdressing Level 2 qualification. After successful completion of Senior Stylist in a Hairdresser this course you will be able to I do today” or Barber Shop, you can further PROGRESSION ROUTES: progress to university to study your progression by undertaking On successful completion of a Media Make-Up or Special additional qualifications or open this course, you will be able to Effects Make-up degree. You David Malinowski your own salon. progress to Theatrical, Special could also enter employment in Effects Hair & Media Make-Up theatres, TV studios, cosmetic Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3 or to university to study a counters and on cruise ships. Course Code FRAHDAP Media Make-Up or Special Effects Duration 24 Months Best Make-Up Oscar Winner Make-Up degree. You could also ‘The Darkest Hour’ 2018 enter employment in theatres, TV Course Code DP3MMAP studios, cosmetic counters and on Duration 1 Year cruise ships.
Course Code DP2MMAP Duration 1 Year 120 121 New achievements
“The training I have received from the highly skilled professionals at New College Stamford supported me to achieve first place at the AHT National Awards”
Fay Wilkins Hairdressing
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Health & Social care
Visits from industry guest speakers enrich your course and gives you the opportunity to find out more about where you can progress to in the sector.
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Introduction to Health, Social Care and Health and Health and Adult Care Lead Adult Children & Young Social Care Social Care Worker Care Worker People’s Settings Extended diploma Certificate/extended Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard Certificate level 1 level 2 Diploma level 3 level 2 level 3
40% 60% 40% 60% 40% 60% 80% 20% 80% 20% The Health PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY This course will develop your Further your experience and Achieve a highly specialist work- Work as part of a team providing As a Lead Adult Care Worker knowledge and awareness insight into the health and social related qualification and gain front line care for vulnerable you will have responsibility for of health, social care and care sector by acquiring a range the knowledge, understanding adults. This can involve providing providing supervision, front-line Service is childcare. You will learn about of skills and personal attributes. and skills you need to enter care in a variety of health care leadership and guidance and the principles and values, You will study communication, the health and social care settings including; care homes, direction for others. You will be communication, working in safeguarding, working in health sector. You will study: effective day care centres, residential and expected to exercise judgement partnership, importance of play and social care, human growth communication, equality, nursing homes. and take appropriate action to “the biggest and healthy eating to support and development, nutrition, diversity and rights, anatomy support individuals to maintain well-being and development. equality and diversity, and and physiology, human growth ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: their independence, dignity and anatomy and physiology, whilst development, working in health Individual employers set their control. employer ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: also gaining real-life experiences and social care and reflective own entry requirements, however, No formal qualifications are via work placements to support practice. There will also be the you will typically require 5 GCSEs ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: required, but an interview is your studies. opportunity to use your skills at grades 4/C or above including Individual employers set their necessary where you should in a real-life work experience English and maths. own entry requirements, however, in the UK, demonstrate your desire to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: placement. you will typically require 5 GCSEs work in either the early years, 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above PROGRESSION ROUTES: at grades 4/C or above including or health and social care sector. including English and maths. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: As a fully competent adult care English and maths. 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above worker, you can progress to with 1.7 PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: including English, maths and the Lead Adult Care Worker PROGRESSION ROUTES: This course will give you the After successful completion of science, or a Health and Social Apprenticeship Standard Level 3. On completion of this opportunity to gain insight this course, you can progress to Care Level 2 qualification at apprenticeship you can progress to management positions in into the industry before the Level 3 Certificate in Health grade B, with 3 GCSEs at grades Course Code FRIHSAP Health and Social Care or further million making decisions about career and Social Care, or a Health 4/C or above, including English, Duration 12 Months progression. After successful and Social Care Apprenticeship maths and science. your studies with a Level 4 or 5 completion of this course you should you also have English qualification. can progress onto the Level and maths at GSCE grade 4/C PROGRESSION ROUTES: workers 2 Extended Diploma in Health or above. After successful completion of Course Code FRAHSAP and Social Care or Level 2 this course you can progress Duration 18 Months Diploma for the Early Years Course Code DP2HSAP onto various Health and Practitioner. Duration 1 Year Social Care related degrees at University or careers such as Course Code FLDEYAP Nursing, Social Work, Therapy Duration 1 Year and Family Support.
Course Code CT3HC1F Duration 1/2 Years
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“I am progressing to a Degree in Children’s Nursing at the University of Nottingham. The work experience opportunities that were available and encouraged at College gave me great experience and examples to use when interviewing for university. I even received a job offer after my work experience placement, but have turned it down to go to university.”
Ellie Nesbitt Health & Social Care
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Media
Inspire your creativity with trips to the Warner Bros Studio Tour in London, EGX Rezzed Games, Leicester City FC Ground and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Take part in live briefs for real clients, produce videos, websites, apps and more!
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Creative Media Creative Media Production & Art, Design Production & Technology & Media Technology Extended diploma diploma level 1 diploma level 2 level 3
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Explore the material, processes Build your knowledge and gain This dynamic course covers a and skills in art, design and a range of creative and media wide variety of subject areas, A great place media. You will be introduced production skills to kick-start broadening your experience and to the world of digital media, your career in this exciting developing the skills you need to and learn basic skills in a wide industry. You will develop a progress in the creative media range of topics such as game broad range of media skills and industry. You will cover topics art, video production, animation gain an understanding of the such as: animation, advertising, for expressing production, photography and production processes involved in app design, film and television, graphics to kick-start your media products and experience games design, graphics, illustration, “ career in this exciting industry. creating them yourself. You photography, sound, web will explore media concepts, design and 3D modelling, and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: audiences and practical units working with a range of software your creativity 3 GCSEs at grades 2/E including including: animation, film and programmes, and building a English or maths or equivalent. TV, sound, digital graphics, portfolio of work in your own You will also need to bring game art and game design. chosen pathway. a portfolio of work to your interview. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, PROGRESSION ROUTES: including English, maths, and including English and maths and an “College is a great place for On successful completion of this either an art or design-based arts or media-based subject, or a course, with a Merit grade or subject. You will also need to Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. expressing your creativity and above, you could progress onto bring a portfolio of work to your You will also need to bring a having the freedom to experiment the Creative Media Production interview. portfolio of work to your interview. and think outside of the box. With and Technology Level 2. PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: the skills I have learnt, I am going On successful completion of this Progress to the Foundation Degree on to study Games Art at Course Code FLDDMAP course you could progress onto in Graphic Design or Creative and Duration 1 Year the Creative Media Production Editorial Photography at University De Monfort University.” and Technology Extended Centre Stamford or other creative Diploma Level 3 or other degrees at university. You could creative arts diplomas at Level 3, also enter employment in areas Benjamin Gregson providing you achieve a Merit or such as: film and TV production, Media Distinction grade. visual effects, animation, graphics, games, photography, illustration and many more. Course Code DP2CMAP Duration 1 Year Course Code ED3CMAP Duration 1/2 Years
132 133 Motor Vehicle Motor vehicle
Take part in regional and national competitions such as World Skills, take part in track day events and meet industry related specialists. Gain the skills and knowledge to help you enter the automotive and motorsport industries.
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Motorsport Motorsport Light Vehicle Vehicle Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance & Repair Vehicle & Repair & Repair & Repair Principles Technology Technical certificate Technical certificate Principles TECHNICAL Certificate Diploma entry level 3 level 2 level 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
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PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY You can Gain an introduction into Develop your knowledge and Understand the requirements This course is designed to This course is designed to the motor vehicle industry, understanding of motor sport of working as an Automotive develop your experience and provide you with the theoretical and build your academic and and gain practical skills in the Technician within the motorsport skills for working in a variety of and practical skills you need to practical skills to progress maintenance of performance industry. You will study a range of motor industry sectors. You will progress into employment in the earn an onto a Level 1 Diploma. You road cars, electrically propelled units including; event regulations, gain a good working knowledge automotive industry. You will will gain a basic understanding vehicle and motorcycles. You setting up motorsport vehicles, of tools and equipment, vehicle develop a solid understanding of engine components and will learn how to diagnose inspecting during competitions, engines and engine systems, of light vehicle system units their operation, cooling and non-complex problems putting learn how to diagnose the chassis systems, transmission and components by covering “ lubrication systems, steering your theory-based knowledge rectification of faults in the and drive-line components, many aspects of light vehicle average and suspension components into practice using the cars and engine and ancillary components, in our new, fully-equipped repair, including removing and and operation, and simple race cars in our professional transmission and driveline, chassis workshops. replacing engines, and electrical repair processes. You will have workshops. systems and electronic equipment. and chassis units. the opportunity to work on real You will also learn how to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: of £31,240 cars in our industry replica car ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: construct, install and test various 3 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: garage and workshop. 4 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above processes within motorsport. including English, maths and 4 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, including English and maths, science, and a pass in an initial including English and maths, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: or a Light Vehicle Maintenance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: aptitude test, or the Vehicle or a Light Vehicle Maintenance per year No formal qualifications Diploma Level 1. Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance Technology Entry Level Diploma. Diploma Level 1. required, but you will be and Repair Diploma Level 2, and required to pass an initial PROGRESSION ROUTES: GCSE grades 4/C or above in PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: assessment aptitude test. On successful completion of English and maths or equivalent On successful completion of On successful completion of as a this course, you can progress having demonstrated good this course, you can progress to this course, you can progress to PROGRESSION ROUTES: to a Light Vehicle Maintenance academic potential. the Light Vehicle Maintenance the Light Vehicle Maintenance On successful completion of and Repair Technical Certificate and Repair Principles Technical and Repair Principles Technical this course, you can progress Level 3 or a Motor Vehicle PROGRESSION ROUTES: Certificate Level 2, or the Motor Certificate Level 3 or a Motor Technician to a Light Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance and Repair On successful completion of this Sport Vehicle Maintenance and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and Repair Principles Diploma Apprenticeship. course, you can progress into the Repair Technical Certificate Apprenticeship. Level 1 or enter employment. Motor Vehicle industry in job roles Level 2. You may also progress to a Motor Vehicle Maintenance Course Code CT2MSAP with Racing Team/Car Builders and Course Code CT2LVAP Designers, or to university to study and Repair Apprenticeship. E3DVTAP Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year Course Code a range of motorsport, engineering 1 Year Duration or technology degrees. Course Code FLDVMAP Duration 1 Year Course Code CT3MSAP Duration 1 Year
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Light Vehicle Maintenance Motor Vehicle & Repair Service & Motorcycle Principles Maintenance Technician TECHNICAL Certificate Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Standard LEVEl 3 level 3 level 3
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Course Code FRAMCAP 138 Duration 18 Months 139 Performing arts & Music
Performing arts & Music
Visit industry shows and workshops including BBC Introducing Live Festival in London and PLASA.
140 141 Performing arts & Music Music Music Performing Performing Performing Production PERFORMANCE & Production Arts Arts & Music Arts/Music extended Diploma extended Diploma Extended Diploma diploma level 1 diploma level 2 level 3 level 3 Level 3
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This course is your first step These courses are designed Specialise in music production, This course is designed Develop your acting career to a successful career in the to develop your confidence sound design, acoustics, audio for people looking to work and explore a wide range of 5.9 performing arts industry. and experience as a performer. engineering, recording studio in the music industry as a theatrical styles and genres from Gain an introduction to the Each pathway has tailored practice and music business. performer. You will gain an Shakespeare to contemporary performing arts industry units dependent on your You will experience the music understanding of rehearsal texts. You will have the and develop a range of subject choice. production process from beginning skills, solo music performance opportunity to take part in million performance techniques, to end including planning recording and group performance, music performances and production rehearsal skills and technical ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: sessions, learning audio engineering production, basic recording including; lighting, sound design skills in both performing 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or techniques as well as mixing and skills and the music business and operation, set and costume arts and music as well as the above including English or mastering recorded music. You will to develop your skills as a self- design, props and multimedia. opportunity to set up your own maths, or a relevant Level 1 also gain practical skills through employed musician/freelancer. You will undertake an additional “ industry-based projects using LAMDA qualification to support podcasts performing arts event. qualification. In order to be offered a place on the course, sound design, recording, production ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: your progression to university. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: you must also successfully and live sound reinforcement with 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or LAMDA qualifications are No formal entry qualifications complete an audition and embedded music business practice above preferably including recognised by UCAS and are required, but an interview interview. For the audition, with the opportunity to work with English and maths, or a Merit in contribute towards your points were and audition are necessary you may choose to perform a our Infinity record label and radio a relevant Level 2 Diploma. You calculation. where you’ll display a desire piece of music or a monologue station. will also be required to audition to work in the performing arts from a published play or a solo with your instrument of choice ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: industry. For your audition you dance. Further information will ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: at interview. 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, may perform a piece of music be sent to you when you are 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, including a grade 6/B in English listened or a monologue of your choice. offered an interview date. preferably including English and PROGRESSION ROUTES: and drama, or a relevant Level maths, or a Merit in a relevant Level On successful completion of 2 qualification with a Level 2 in PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: 2 Diploma. You will also be required this course, you can progress literacy. You will also be required On successful completion of On successful completion of to provide examples or a portfolio to the HNC/ HND in Music at to complete a successful to every this course, you will be able this course, you will be able to of work at interview. University Centre Stamford audition of a prepared to audition for the Performing audition for Level 3 courses or other music degrees at monologue of your choice. Arts and Music Diploma in Music Production, Music PROGRESSION ROUTES: university. You could also Level 2. This course also Performance, Performing On successful completion of this progress to careers such as PROGRESSION ROUTES: aims to build confidence and Arts (Acting, Musical Theatre course, you can progress to the a Live Sound Engineer, Music On successful completion of this week in communication skills that are or Dance pathways). This HNC/ HND in Music at University Promoter, Music Manager, or course, you can progress onto transferable to and desirable course also aims to build Centre Stamford or other music Session Musician. the HNC in Performing Arts with for a number of different confidence and communication degrees at university. You could also your pathway of Acting, Musical industries and vocations. skills that are transferable to progress to careers such as a Music Theatre or Dance at University and desirable for a number Producer, Live Sound Engineer, Course Code ED3MPAP Centre Stamford, Eastern School of different industries and Broadcaster, Music Promoter or Duration 2 Years of Performing Arts or Addict 2018 FLDPAAP Course Code vocations. Music Manager. Dance School Academy, or 1 Year Duration other degrees at university or Course Codes drama schools. Course Code ED3MUAP DP2PEAP/DP2MUAP Duration 1/2 Years Duration 1 Year Course Code ED3PEAP Duration 1/2 Years 142 143 Performing Performing Arts Performance Performing arts & Music Arts (dance) (musical theatre) (acting) Extended Diploma Extended Diploma Professional Diploma
Level 3 EASTERN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Level 3 EASTERN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Level 4
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Gain an excellent grounding to become A triple threat course where you This exciting new course accredited a versatile dancer and develop your will refine your skills in singing, by the University of the Arts London individuality and performance skills to dancing and acting whilst advancing has been designed to develop your allow you to progress to professional your individuality and performance professional skills in acting and provide dance schools and employment. You technique. You will study and train in you with essential industry experience, Lead me to a variety of areas including: singing will train across a variety of genres knowledge and opportunities to including: choreography, ballet, technique, rehearsal technique, enhance your CV and employment contemporary, jazz, commercial, principles of acting, storytelling, prospects. You will build your musical theatre and tap. You will devising, ballet, jazz, commercial dance technique and professional profile achieving my first develop your performance skills along and performing arts as a business. All whilst exploring alternative styles of with learning about the performing arts assessments are written and developed acting in theatres across the UK. You “ business. All assessments are written to enable students to gain and will become a member of ShedLight and developed to enable students to develop practical skills whilst gaining Theatre Company and will spend the gain and develop skills whilst gaining a qualification. You will undertake an year creating and performing ground major TV role a qualification. You will undertake additional LAMDA qualification to breaking and innovative theatre. You an additional ABD Ballet exam to support your progression to sought will also have the opportunity to work support your progression to sought after drama schools and/or universities closely with the professional directors, after colleges and/or universities and and develop your performance skills. producers and actors from our partner develop your technical skills. ABD LAMDA qualifications are recognised professional company: Lamphouse qualifications are recognised by UCAS by UCAS and contribute towards your Theatre. and contribute towards your points points calculation. This course will be “The staff at New College calculation. This course will be taught taught by our partners at The Eastern ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: by our partners at The Eastern School School of Performing Arts. 80 UCAS points typically from A Levels Stamford are amazing and so of Performing Arts. or a Level 3 Diploma in Performing supportive, they are the reason ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Arts, although students from other ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above subject specialisms are encouraged to I auditioned to feature in the 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths, and a apply. An interview and audition will BBC One Drama Doctors and including English and maths, and a successful audition and interview. also be required. Mature students who this lead me to achieving my successful audition and interview. may not have formal qualifications are PROGRESSION ROUTES: encouraged to apply for an interview first major TV role.” PROGRESSION ROUTES: Successful completion of this course where you will be considered on Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto the your experience, enthusiasm and will allow you to progress onto the HND in Performing Arts at The Eastern commitment Ryan Chapman HND in Performing Arts at The School of Performing Arts or to Eastern School of Performing Arts or study at prestigious dance schools PROGRESSION ROUTES: Performing Arts to study at prestigious dance schools and universities. Previous students Successful completion of this course and universities. Previous students have gone on to gain places at: Arts will provide you with the professional have gone on to gain places at: Arts Educational, Mountview, Trinity, Bird experience and skills required to Educational, Bird College, Italia Conti, College, London College of Music, Italia audition for top Drama Schools and Bodyworks, SLP, MADD and many Conti, Bodyworks, SLP, MADD and Universities. more. many more. Course Code E3DVTAP ED3DAAP Course Code Course Code ED3MTAP Duration 2 Years Duration 2 Years 144 Duration 2 Years 145 New skills “I really enjoyed studying at New College Stamford because the lecturers are so supportive in your end goal. They are really flexible, tailor their teaching in order to help you gain industry skills and give you the chance to be involved with lots of extra-curricular events.”
Aaron Gray Music
146 147 Public Services public services
Enhance your CV with activities, work experience and volunteering. Meet guest speakers including; The Prison Service, Police, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Fire Service.
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Air & Defence Sport & Public Public Public Services Air & Defence Public Services Services Services Extended diploma Public Services subsidiary Diploma diploma level 1 diploma level 2 level 3 diploma level 2 level 3
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This course will allow you Develop the skills, knowledge This course is designed to give This course, as part of New Gain a comprehensive insight into to develop your knowledge and understanding required for you a comprehensive insight College Stamford’s Air and a career in the RAF and other and skills in sport and public a career in the Uniformed Public into a career in Uniformed Public Defence College is an amazing public services through a blend Starting services. You will take part in Services such as the Police, Services such as the Army, Royal opportunity to pursue a career of practical and theory activities. sports activities and learn how Army or the Royal Air Force. You Navy, Royal Air Force, Police and with the RAF within the Public You will take part in a week-long the body works and gain some will be stretched and challenged Ambulance Service. You will take Services pathway in job roles residential developed by the RAF of the key skills required for to prepare you for the robust part in a programme of outdoor such as a Regiment Gunner. A as well as other outdoor activities salary public service employment. recruitment stages within the activities to develop your technical blend of practical and theory including high/low ropes, climbing, services. You will explore units and transferable skills, leadership, activities including 3 hours per canoeing and 3 hours per week of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: such as: public service skills, communication, confidence, week of personal training to personal training to help you reach This qualification requires at crime and the effects on society, resilience, reliability, adaptability develop your physical fitness. your fitness goals. As a student “for Police least Entry Level 3 Functional and health and fitness for entry and teamwork to enable you to be You will also take part in various of the Air and Defence College, Skills in English and maths. to the public services, you will successful in your application to the outdoor and adventurous you will be guaranteed a place on also take part in multi-day public service area of your choice. activities including high/low RAF basic recruit training (subject PROGRESSION ROUTES: expeditions, work experience You will also have the opportunity ropes, climbing, canoeing, to entry criteria) and will be well Constables On successful completion of and volunteering units with to gain work experience and residential and RAF station equipped to pass first time. this course, you could progress the opportunity to take part in volunteer to enhance your CV visits. on to the Public Services or community-based projects to through community-based projects ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Sport Diploma Level 2, or enter enhance your CV. in the local area. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above is between employment. 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or including English language and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: above, plus English language maths, or a Merit in Public Services 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above and/or maths at 4/C or above. Diploma Level 2 or the Air and Course Code FLDPSAP above, including English including English language and Defence (Public Services) Diploma Duration 1 Year £19,971 language and maths. maths, or a Merit in Public Services PROGRESSION ROUTES: Level 2. Diploma Level 2 and grades 4/C in On successful completion of PROGRESSION ROUTES: GCSE English and maths. this course, you can progress PROGRESSION ROUTES: Progress to the Public Services to the Air and Defence (Public On successful completion of this and Level 3 or enter employment. PROGRESSION ROUTES: Services) Diploma Level 3 to course, you can progress to join On successful completion of the pursue a career with the RAF. the RAF. If you decide not to enter two-year course, you can progress the RAF, you can still progress to Course Code DP2PSAP to the HND in Public Services at employment, an apprenticeship, Course Code AD2PSAP Duration 1 Year University Centre Stamford or or further study of degrees in £23,124 1 Year Duration another university to study degrees Policing, Law, Criminology, Politics, in Policing, Law, Criminology, War and Terrorism Studies or to a Politics, War and Terrorism Studies range of careers in the Uniformed or to a range of careers in the Public Services. Uniformed Public Services.
Course Code AD3PSAP Course Code ED3PSAP Duration 1/2 Years Duration 1/2 Years 150 151 New Careers
“The range of units on the Public Services course, alongside access to work experience at Stamford Hospital, gave me an insight into the Blue Light Services and helped me secure a career as an Army Medic.”
Alex Snodgrass Public Services
152 153 Skills for Work & Living Skills for work & living
Our programmes are designed to support each student to achieve their aspirations and goals, whether this may be to live more independently, access further learning or get prepared for work.
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Exploring Exploring Independent Animals, Catering, Independent Living (life & Horticulture Retail & Life Living Skills work) & Life Skills Skills pre Entry level Entry level 1 Entry level 2 & 3 Entry level 2 & 3
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studies and build Focus on developing your personal, This course will help support your This career-focused course Gain specific and transferable social and emotional skills and personal and social development, explores the land-based industry work skills whilst exploring careers experience, learning new life and independent living skills. and offers you the opportunity in the service industries. You will your social and skills as well as other topics such You will learn about and expand to experience working with small undertake learning in a range of real as: independent living, personal your knowledge in: personal animals within the department. You and realistic working environments, “ presentation, personal care, presentation, good health, will gain specific and transferable including our on-site café and retail independence good health, mobility, citizenship, household skills, independent work skills whilst undertaking shop. You will learn how to prepare, money handling, budgeting, living, mobility, citizenship, money learning in a range of real and cook and serve a range of dishes communication and developing handling, budgeting, employability, realistic working environments and also learn other work-related friendships. You will also have developing friendships and which includes a commercial skills such as Health & Safety, Health skills with the opportunity to progress your leisure. You will also take part farm, extensive grounds, and our & Hygiene and Fire Safety. You will English and maths and engage in a in enrichment activities such as on-site animal care area. You will also develop retail, customer service range of enrichment activities. performing arts, art and crafts, and also undertake work experience and business skills and undertake trips to garden have the opportunity to undertake in real working animal care and work experience in real catering ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: work-based projects in catering, horticulture environments. This and retail environments. This No formal qualifications required. horticulture, animal care and retail. programme also includes sessions programme also includes sessions This programme also includes in English and maths, enrichment, in English and maths, enrichment, centres, bowling PROGRESSION ROUTES: sessions in English and maths, tutorials, independence and tutorials, independence and On completion of this course, you enrichment, tutorials, independence supported study. supported study. may progress to the Independent and supported study. alleys, farms, Living (Life and Work) course. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: No formal qualifications required. No formal qualifications required. No formal qualifications required. PEILSAP Course Code PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: nature reserves, 1 Year Duration PROGRESSION ROUTES: On completion of this course, you On completion of this course, you On completion of this course, you may progress to Employability may progress to Employability Plus may progress to the Exploring Plus or Supported Internships. You or Supported Internships. You could restaurants and Animals, Horticulture and Life Skills could also progress to Pathways, also progress to Pathways, which or Exploring Catering, Retail and which will allow you to make the will allow you to make the transition Our SfWL Life Skills courses. transition to further learning in the to further learning in the main supermarkets. courses main College environment. College environment. are RARPA Course Code E1INLAP Duration 1 Year Course Code EXCSIAP based Course Code EXCLBAP Duration 1 Year Duration 1 Year
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Pathways Employability Supported Entry level 3 Plus Internships
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This course aims to build skills This course will provide Supported Internships Completed work and confidence to make the you with the opportunity to support your progression transition to further learning in develop the employability skills with the intention of the main College environment, required for the workplace. obtaining or achieving or progress towards You will develop your own sustainable employment. employment. You will also personalised vocational profile You will undertake a range experience at One choose to specialise in your which will identify your skills of employability sessions own vocational subject area, and the areas of employment to equip you with the skills which includes Animal Care, you could move into. You will you need for the workplace. “ Art, Business and IT, Catering, also build your CV and learn You will engage in work Childcare, Construction, Hair about the working world placements and have the Touch Soccer School and Beauty, Motor Vehicle, by undertaking a range of opportunity to study for Public Services and Sport. work-based projects and work relevant qualifications These programmes also experience. such as English and maths. include sessions in English and Supported Internships are maths, enrichment, tutorials, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: unpaid, and will run for 1 independence and supported No formal qualifications year. Wherever possible, the “Joshua completed work experience at study. required. College will support you to One Touch Soccer School, he helped move into paid employment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: PROGRESSION ROUTES: at the end of the programme. to plan a training session and assisted No formal qualifications On completion of this course, with the 16+ Academy. Manager, Glenn required. you will be able to progress to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: paid employment in a number You must have an Education, Vaughan, gave amazing feedback PROGRESSION ROUTES: of job roles. Health and Care Plan (EHCP). stating that “It was a pleasure to have Most students progress from Pathways to a mainstream PROGRESSION ROUTES: him with us and he conducted himself Course Code EMPPSAP course in their chosen With the experience gained Duration 1 Year in a great manner.” vocational area, employment or during this course, you Supported Internships. may be able to progress to employment in a number of job roles. Joshua Nicholls Course Code L1PATAP Skills for Work Duration 1 Year & Living Course Code SUP1NAP Duration 1 Year
158 159 sport
Sport
Visit real workplaces in the industry such as St George’s Park, King Power Stadium, English Institute of Sport, the Olympic Stadium and Birmingham Futsal Arena. Get top tips from industry professionals to further your career!
160 161 sport Sport Sport & (fitness exercise Sport & Public services) Sport science Services Sport National diploma National extended National extended diploma level 1 diploma level 2 level 3 diploma level 3 diploma level 3
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This course will allow you Sport is currently one of the If you want to pursue a career in This course is designed to Sport and exercise scientists continue to develop your knowledge fastest-growing industries the fitness industry then this is develop your practical skills to be a growing presence in the Join and skills in sport and public in the UK and offers a huge an excellent place to start. This and theoretical knowledge of world of work. This course has a services. You will take part in range of professions in a course will provide you with the a range of sport disciplines greater emphasis on sports science sports activities and learn how variety of different areas up to underpinning skills and knowledge for progression into the sport units which are an entry requirement the body works and gain some international level. This course is to aid your progression in to a career industry or further study at on degrees such as Physiotherapy Stamford of the key skills required for designed to focus on your own in fitness and the leisure industry. university. You will study the and Sport Science. You will study public service employment. performance through coaching, This qualification is equivalent in size principles of anatomy and units that reflect your own aspirations Throughout the year you will fitness training, technology, to two A Levels. Units studied will physiology in sport, fitness and the diverse nature of the sport take part in activities, work psychology or nutrition. include: Anatomy and Physiology; training, programming and science sector including; anatomy Fitness experience and volunteering Fitness Training and Programming fitness testing, and have the and physiology, sports nutrition, “ to enhance your CV, and meet ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: for Health, Sport and Well Being; opportunity to select optional sport psychology, sport and exercise a range of guest speakers 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above Professional Development in the units including sports coaching physiology, fitness testing, sports including; The Prison Service, including English and maths. Sports Industry; Application of or sports nutrition. nutrition, research methods, exercise gym at a Police, Royal Air Force, Royal Fitness Testing; Instructing Gym health and lifestyle. You will gain top Navy, Royal Marines, British PROGRESSION ROUTES: Based Exercise; Self-Employment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: tips from guest speakers and have Army and Fire Service. On successful completion of in the Sports Industry; Exercise 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above, the chance to go on trips to real this course, you can progress and Circuit Based Physical Activity; including English and maths. workplaces within the industry such reduced ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: to the Sport and Exercise Instructing Exercise to music and as the English Institute of Sport and This qualification requires at Science, Sport Development Sport Injury Management. PROGRESSION ROUTES: Sport City Manchester. least Entry Level 3 Functional Coaching and Fitness, or Following successful Skills in English and maths. Football Development Diplomas ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: completion of this course, you ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: student Level 3, or job roles such as an 4 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above can progress on to study the 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above PROGRESSION ROUTES: Outdoor Activity Team Leader, including maths and English, or a HND in Sports and Excercise including English, maths and Science On successful completion of Community Sports Officer or Merit grade in the Sport Diploma Science at University Centre or a Merit grade in the Sport Diploma this course, you could progress Recreation Assistant. Level 2. Stamford, or other sport Level 2. rate on to the Public Services or degrees at university. You Sport Diploma Level 2, or enter PROGRESSION ROUTES: could also progress into sport PROGRESSION ROUTES: Course Code DP2SPAP employment. On successful completion of this apprenticeship programmes or On successful completion of this Duration 1 Year course you can progress to study the careers in Sports Coaching, PE course, you can progress to study the HND in Sports and Exercise Science Teaching, Physiotherapy, Sports HND in Sports and Exercise Science Course Code FLDPSAP at University Centre Stamford, or Journalism and Sports Therapy. at University Centre Stamford, or Duration 1 Year other sports degrees at University. other sport degrees at University. You could also progress on to an You could also progress to careers Course Code ED3SPAP Apprenticeship in sport or enter in Sports Coaching, PE Teaching, Duration 2 Years employment in the sports industry. Physiotherapy, Sports Journalism or Sports Therapy. Course Code DP3FSAP Duration 2 Years Course Code ED3SE2F Duration 2 Years
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Supporting Stamford School Sport Stamford Football & PE Football Academy Apprenticeship Framework Academy National diploma level 3 Diploma level 2 level 3
20% 80% 50% 50% 50% 50% Able to combine PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY Inspire+ and New College Stamford Develop your football skills and Gain the expert training to are working in partnership to deliver ability through practical learning become a semi-professional this new and exciting apprenticeship. and regular participation in footballer, or the knowledge for a my love of football If you have experience of coaching competitive league matches career in football management or and/or hold a Sport or Physical with teams at your level. You coaching. You will gain coaching Education Level 2 or 3 qualification will study at our Borderville from industry specialists and this may be the course for you! Sports Complex, home to former professional football “ We offer 2 pathways: a 12-month Stamford AFC’s Zeeco Stadium, players, whilst earning an whilst training for course based in schools with one where you will not only have accredited sporting qualification day per week in College or a work- the opportunity to gain a and playing regular football based course with periodic twilight qualification whilst training for matches against other teams in sessions in College designed for a career as a semi-professional competitive leagues. Training upskilling existing employees. Your footballer, but also receive your will take place at our Borderville a career role within the school will support coaching from football industry Sports Complex, home to the delivery of Physical Education experts and former professional Stamford AFC’s Zeeco Stadium. and School Sport. football players. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or Experience of coaching or hold a 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above above including English and “I’m progressing to University Campus of Sport or Physical Education Level including English and maths, or a maths, or the Diploma Level 2 at Football Business (UCFB) at the Etihad 2 or 3 qualification. A GCSE grade relevant Level 1 qualification. Distinction. Stadium to study Football and Coaching 4/C, or equivalent in maths and English will be required by the time PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: Management. Being able to combine the course is completed. Support to Progress to the Extended On successful completion of my love of football whilst training for a achieve this will be provided. Diploma Level 3, or Stamford this course, you can progress career at Stamford Football Academy Football Academy Diploma to study the HND in Sports and PROGRESSION ROUTES: Level 3, or the PE School Exercise Science at University has been amazing!’ On completion, you will be able to Sport Apprenticeship, or enter Centre Stamford, or other progress onto a full-time role as employment. football or specific sports-related a PE Teaching Assistant. You may degrees at university or enter also pursue a coaching role within employment. Kian Pearce Course Code DP2FDAP the sports industry or progress to Duration 1 Year Football Academy university to study degrees such as Course Code DP3FDAP teaching or sports science. Duration 2 Years
Course Code FRAPSAP Duration 18 Months
164 165 travel & tourism travel & tourism
Gain a real insight into the UK and European tourism industries with overseas travel and guest lecturers including Easy Jet and Thomas Cook’s Overseas Team. Visit the Stansted Airport Aerozone training centre.
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Travel & Travel & Tourism Tourism (CABIN CREW) diploma level 2 diploma level 3
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PRACTICAL VS THEORY PRACTICAL VS THEORY I was offered a job Explore the UK’s tourism Gain an introduction to the structure and all of the world of travel and tourism industries it encompasses whilst through the study of customer developing the essential skills service, business, events, required within the industry. You marketing, retail, hospitality holiday repping will have the opportunity to put operations, European together a package holiday and destinations, UK destinations “ learn the necessary skills of a and the business behind travel Travel Agent alongside gaining and tourism. In year two, you a valuable insight into the world will specialise in cabin crew for Thomas Cook of travel through meeting guest and have the opportunity to speakers. You will also look at visit an airline training centre the inner workings of airports to experience real cabin crew and airlines whereby you will training. You will also learn the have the opportunity to visit basic background knowledge, Stansted Airport Training Centre skills and understanding of cabin to learn about the various job crew in our own on-site aircraft “Work experience and guest roles available. cabin ‘Stamford Airways’. lecturers from industry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: professionals such as Jet2 and 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above Thomas Cook have really helped including English and maths. including English and maths. me develop my skills. After their PROGRESSION ROUTES: PROGRESSION ROUTES: visit I was offered a job holiday On successful completion of this On successful completion of repping for Thomas Cook.” course, you can progress to the this course, you can progress to Travel and Tourism (Cabin Crew) university or job roles such as an Diploma Level 3. Overseas Resort Representative, Alice O’Reilly Travel Agent or Airline Cabin Course Code DP2TLAP Crew. Travel & Tourism Duration 1 Year Course Code DP3TLAP Duration 1/2 Years
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170 What’s Next What’s Next 171 great reasons SMALL CLASS SIZES Our classes rarely exceed 15 students, meaning your tutor has more time to support you and you have better access to resources. We also provide tailored one-to-one academic support and careers advice to all of our students meaning you have the best opportunity to succeed in your To study at university studies and life beyond. 5centre stamford TRANSFORMING THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CAREER EXCELLENT TEACHING & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES At UCS we understand that employers are looking for industry-relevant experience from the graduates they hire. That’s why our courses have According to the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), employer involvement and work experience, and are delivered by lecturers University Centre Stamford (UCS) is among the best places to study who have spent time working in the sectors they teach in. This approach at University Level in the UK. In 2017, we were awarded the TEF has resulted in 89% of our students being in further study or employment Silver award in recognition of the excellent teaching and learning within six months of graduating. You will be supported in CV writing, opportunities we provide for our students. In 2018 we were voted in interview skills and self-promotion techniques to enable you to gain that all the top 5% nationally for student satisfaction. important experience required to break into employment.
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Choosing to study with us can save you tens of thousands of pounds. We provide industry-standard facilities to ensure you learn on the same Our fees are up to £3000 per year less than most universities, but equipment you will typically use in your future career. From state-of-the- that’s not all. The average UK student spends £26,970 over a three-year art Apple Mac and PC suites, to free WiFi for all and iPads you can borrow, period on living expenses. If you study without moving away then you there is everything you need to study for success. can avoid this debt.
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