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Truro College Further Education Prospectus Your guide to a Bright future Outstanding Education Inspiring Futures 16-18 Your Journey Starts Here The college offers great resources and support with fantastic teaching. They made my time here so enjoyable. Contents 04 Why choose us? Find out about our Outstanding College. With first-class facilities and resources and a proven track record of student achievement, Truro College is your stepping stone to a bright future. 18 What to choose Discover all your options and see which one is right for you. With academic, vocational and work-based options, there’s bound to be something perfect for you. 24 Courses All our courses are listed by subject area. Once you’ve narrowed down your options here, be sure to find out more about the course online or when you visit us at one of our open events (see page 179 for dates). 130 Academies More of the things you love. Choose academic, creative or sporting options as an additional pathway alongside your full-time studies. 142 Apprenticeships Want to earn while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great option to gain nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and get paid while you learn. 164 The Low-Down All the other stuff you need to know including how to get to College, how to apply and our open event dates. A full index can be found on page 177. Welcome David Walrond Truro and Penwith College Principal It has been another remarkable Tertiary colleges such as this To deliver these high levels year of success for Truro and one have established a very high of student achievement, we Penwith College. reputation for the quality of their focus constantly on providing specialist post-16 expertise and outstanding teaching, exceptional Our students have achieved learning environments, for the wide personal support, and world- record-breaking results across range and flexibility of the courses class facilities. Our impressive the full range of our offer, in they offer on both academic and academies at the College provide partnership with excellent teaching vocational pathways, and for their a platform for students to pursue and support staff who deliver the examination results. excellence in specific fields such as highest standards of education. sports, medicine, music, art, and The College continues to expand Truro and Penwith College is a enterprise, alongside their chosen its world-class facilities and to leading example of a Tertiary course. They also ensure that enhance access and opportunity college and is recognised specialised guidance and support for students across the whole of nationally as one of the very best is available for applications to the Cornwall. providers of post-16 education most competitive jobs and to the and training. Results for A Level, most selective universities. We are one of the very best vocational courses, technical colleges in the country and were education, work-based learning As you explore our prospectus, delighted when Ofsted again and the International Baccalaureate you will see the level of passion designated us Outstanding in its have been exceptional again and commitment we bring to all most recent inspection of our work. this year. Our students not only aspects of College life. I hope you achieve outstanding outcomes, will decide to become a part of our but secure the best progression College, and in doing so create opportunities into higher education your own outstanding experiences and employment, which follow and achievements to shape your from those outcomes. It is their futures. success that allows us to present ourselves with confidence as the best educational institution for you to pursue your ambitions. 04 Why choose us? Teachers are highly skilled, apply their expertise to great effect in planning lessons, and bring a passion to their teaching that challenges and inspires learners to make rapid progress. Ofsted There is a culture of striving for excellence and continuous improvement, which is evident across the whole organisation. Ofsted 05 Student Stories: See more of England pole vaulter and elite academy student Molly Caudery on youtube. Search Molly Caudery - Journeys At Truro College, we’re big believers in choice. YOUR choice. Studying here means you get to choose from an exciting range of subjects. Whether More of you are academic or prefer to learn by doing, it’s easy to find the course that matches your interests, university goals or career aspirations. Our students tell us they have the time of their lives and make best friends here. You’ll see what you why, surrounded by those who have made similar choices and opening doors to new opportunities you never knew you had. It’s why we love our students having a choice. This is YOUR time, and choosing love Truro College could be one of the best choices you ever make. Whatever your passion, pursue your dreams at TRuro & Penwith College. 06 Why choose us? Check out college life on instagram Student Stories: see more of singer, song writer and Level 3 Music student Daisy clark on youtube. Search Daisy Clark - Journeys I love having the freedom to take control of my own future and the opportunities you get. 07 2 / George Sioufi Chair of the Student Council I chose to take part to act as a voice for students. It’s great to get involved with extra-curricular activities as it helps to boost your CV and personal statement for university as well as being an enjoyable Make activity to complement your studies. the most of it 2 It’s not all about your studies. Student life is rich, vibrant and hugely rewarding. Embrace the opportunity. 1 1 / Rachel Constable Student Ambassador My favourite part of being a student ambassador is helping someone take steps towards their future when they are unsure what courses to look at. I’ve found that the Ambassador Scheme has also made me more confident in talking to new people and has given me a sense of responsibility within the College. 08 Why choose us? 3 / Charlotte Hornby College Trips to France, eSwatini and Iceland Going on the trips makes me more motivated and increases my interest in a subject. I’m not just sat in a classroom learning and writing about a country and its culture, it becomes more relatable and I have memories of the place and the people. I would have never been able to go to places like the Kingdom of eSwatini without the College. 6 / Finn Corney Maths Challenge Representative I enjoy maths so it 5 was great to represent the College in London in a subject I love, I felt a part of something, like I was contributing to something. It really added something to my experience here. 3 6 5 / Izzy Grant-French Cricket Academy Truro College is the perfect College for new opportunities. The timetable for each student is very organised allowing for each student to have lectures and have free time to meet old friends and interact with other members of the College in an area that you are 4 passionate about, from Medical Science to Cricket Academies. 4 / Olivia Dunn Health, Wellbeing and Sport Activator I would recommend the HWS programme 100%. I’ve put a lot into it and I’ve got so much out of it; in terms of support, making new friends, doing new sports, having more things to put on my university application and I was nominated to become a This Girl Can ambassador. It helps split up my day so I’m not working all the time and it helps to get some energy out to relieve stress. 09 Academies Make the most of it Whether it is sporting, academic or artistic, by joining an academy you will love being immersed in an environment that will see your skill-levels soar. Music The achievements of our academy students are a huge source of pride for all involved, with many representing their country in sport, gaining national recognition with their music or breaking new ground in their chosen field of study. Alex Moreman Medics’ Academy When I decided to study medicine, the Medics’ Academy was the thing that helped most on my application. The support available is irreplaceable and makes the academy an excellent choice. Emily Myatt Medics’ Academy Medics’ Coordinator Every year we help our students get places on their dream courses, which include medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. We bring in guest lecturers, hold hands-on workshops and provide you with practice interviews to help you through the application process. 10 Why choose us? Sports Art & Design Tom Findlay Music Academy - Brass Emmanuel Moses Basketball Academy Anya Harper Print Academy I really love being part of it I enjoy the Basketball Academy As I chose English, Geography, because of the challenging because it helps me to get better German and Politics A Levels, the pieces that we get to explore. It is in the sport, helps build my academy has allowed me to still open to people of all levels from confidence and helps many other enjoy a creative subject. I wanted beginner to advanced and is a aspects of my life. an outlet for my creative side and great environment where you can this has allowed me to do so while improve your skills. Emily Lord Sport Academy meeting new friends. Coordinator Tom quirke Music Academy Tristan Sherwood Print Academy Coordinator The great thing about the Coordinator academies is that they’re there for Academies provide the perfect everyone. Whether you’re new to a Joining an academy different to space for students to nurture and sport you’ve always wanted to play your course is a fantastic way to develop creative skills alongside or you’re looking to reach the next add some variety to your week.