PENWITH COLLEGE FURTHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS

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Part of Truro and Penwith College WELCOME Truro and Penwith College is top of the national college tables for post-16 academic progress and A Level attainment Government Post-16 performance tables 2014

Truro and Penwith College is one of the very best colleges in the Our last inspection graded this as one of the top colleges in the country. We have superb new facilities and buildings. External country. We have been awarded both ‘Beacon’ and ‘Designated judgements on our work confirm that we offer excellent provision. Outstanding’ status. Additionally Truro and Penwith College is Students study in an exciting but hard working environment. Our recognised formally as an Investor in Careers, an Investor in aim is straightforward - to work with every student to help achieve People, and an Investor in Diversity. We have matrix accreditation the best possible results. Our focus therefore is unremittingly on for the quality and impartiality of our advice and guidance to excellence in teaching and learning and personal support. learners.

Training and education provide the key to a successful career. We are determined that our students will receive the highest Tertiary colleges have established a very high reputation for the quality of teaching and support and that they will achieve excellent quality of their courses, for their specialist post-16 expertise and results. I hope you will decide to join us. environments, for the wide range and flexibility of the courses they offer, and for their record of examination results. This is particularly David Walrond true of this College. Results on A Level and Vocational courses Principal have been exceptional. Mission Statement: The purpose Students can also enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities such of the College is to provide the as Study Plus which include sport, drama and music. These and best possible learning experience, other opportunities help our students to continue their personal leading to the highest possible development at the same time as they gain the qualifications that level of achievement by they need for their future. our students.

Students are encouraged to join the various very successful Academies at the College, including sports, music, medical and academic. Specialised guidance and support is available for applications to Oxbridge and the medical profession. The College has an outstanding record for helping its students to progress into the most competitive degree courses and the most selective universities.

2 CONTENTS

Course List 4

Choose Us 6 Explore Your Campus 9 Enjoy Student Life 10 Join an Academy 12 Get Results 14

Your Options Explained 16

Art & Design 20 Automotive & Engineering 24 Business, Admin & Law 30 Care, Community & Education 40 Computing & IT 48 Construction 52 Employability 64 English 66 Food, Catering & Hospitality 70 Foundation Studies 78 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies 80 Humanities & Social Sciences 88 Languages 94 Mathematics 96 Media & Photography 98 Music & Performing Arts 104 Science 108 Sport, Leisure & Public Services 112

Academies 118

The Low Down 126 Frequently Asked Questions 136 Your Journey to College 138 Lifelong Learning 140

Index 142

How to Apply 143 Open Events 144

3 COURSE LIST Your future starts here...

A Levels Media & Photography 98 Vocational You can study a wide variety of subjects Film Studies 99 These work related qualifications will and keep your options open. You will Media Studies 99 prepare you for progression to higher choose up to five subjects at AS Level (first Photography * 100 education or employment. They are year) and most students will continue with excellent choices if you know the area four subjects at A2 Level in the second Music & Performing Arts 104 of study or career pathway you wish to year. A Levels are Level 3 courses. Drama & Theatre Studies * 105 pursue. These courses are available at Music * 105 Level (L) 1, 2 and 3.

Art & Design 20 Science 108 Fine Art * 21 Biology * 109 Art & Design 20 Illustration/Graphics * 21 Chemistry * 109 Art & Design Progression 1 22 Environmental Studies 110 Art & Design UAL L2 Diploma 22 Business, Admin & Law 30 Physics * 110 Art & Design UAL L3 Extended Business Studies * 31 Diploma 23 Economics * 31 Sport, Leisure & Public Services 112 Law 32 Physical Education * 113 Automotive & Engineering 24 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Care, Community & Education 40 * New Linear A Level. Please see page 18 Repair Principles L1 Diploma 25 Health & Social Care 41 for further information Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles L2 Diploma 25 Computing & IT 48 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Computer Science * 49 Repair VRQ L3 Diploma 26 Subsidiary English 66 Business, Admin & Law 30 English Language * 67 Diplomas Business Progression 2 32 English Language & Literature * 67 Subsidiary Certificates and Diplomas are Business L3 Extended Diploma 33 English Literature * 68 an excellent addition if you are studying A Levels. It can add breadth to your Care, Community & Education 40 academic programme and provide a Humanities & Social Sciences 88 Childcare / Health & Social Care vocationally relevant dimension. The Level Geography * 89 3 course is equivalent to one A Level. Progression 1 41 History * 89 Children’s Play, Learning & Philosophy, Ethics & Religion * 90 Development Progression 2 42 Politics 90 Health & Social Care L2 Certificate 42 Psychology * 91 Computing & IT 48 Childcare & Education (Early Sociology * 91 Information Technology L3 49 Years Educator) CACHE L3 Award, World Development 92 Certificate & Diploma 43 Media & Photography 98 Health & Social Care L3 Extended Languages 94 Games Development L3 100 Diploma 43 French * 95 Spanish * 95 Music & Performing Arts 104 Computing & IT 48 Music Practitioner Rockschool L3 106 Information & Creative Mathematics 96 Music Technology L3 106 Technology Progression 2 50 Further Mathematics 97 Information Technology L3 Extended 4 Mathematics 97 Sport, Leisure & Public Services 112 Diploma 50 Sport & Exercise Science L3 113 Construction 52 Music & Performing Arts 104 Care, Community & Education 40 Bricklaying L1 Diploma 53 Music Rockschool L2 Diploma 107 Children & Young People’s Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma 53 Music Practitioner Rockschool L3 Workforce L2 44 Construction Skills L1 Diploma 54 Extended Diploma 107 Health & Social Care L2 44 Painting & Decorating L1 Diploma 54 Supporting Teaching & Learning Plastering L1 Diploma 55 Sport, Leisure & Public Services 112 in Schools L2 45 Bench Joinery L2 Diploma 55 Sport Progression 2 114 Early Years Educator L3 45 Bricklaying L2 Diploma 56 Sport: Development, Coaching & Health and Social Care L3 46 Building Maintenance Multi-trade Fitness L3 Extended Diploma 114 Supporting Teaching & Learning Repair & Refurbishment Sport & Exercise Science L3 in Schools L3 46 Operations L2 Diploma 56 Extended Diploma 115 Craft Masonry L2 Diploma 57 Uniformed Public Services L3 Construction 52 Painting & Decorating L2 Diploma 57 Extended Diploma 115 Construction (Trowel Occupations) L2 60 Plastering L2 Diploma 58 Painting & Decorating L2 61 Site Carpentry L2 Diploma 58 Plastering L2 61 Bench Joinery L3 Diploma 59 Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Painting & Decorating L3 Diploma 59 Apprenticeships Bench Joinery) L2 62 Site Carpentry L3 Diploma 60 Apprenticeships are an opportunity to Construction (Trowel Occupations) L3 62 earn a real wage, gain practical skills Painting & Decorating L3 63 Employability 64 and complete nationally recognised Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Employability L2 Certificate 65 qualifications while working for a local Bench Joinery) L3 63 Traineeships & Open Options L2 65 business. Food, Catering & Hospitality 70 Food, Catering & Hospitality 70 Food & Beverage Service L2 72 Professional Cookery VRQ L1 Diploma 71 Automotive & Engineering 24 Food Production & Cooking L2 73 Professional Cookery VRQ L2 Diploma 71 Engineering Maintenance & Hospitality Services L2 73 Professional Cookery VRQ L3 Diploma 72 Installation L2 26 Licensed Hospitality L2 74 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Professional Cookery L2 74 Foundation Studies 78 - CNC Machine Operating L2 27 Hospitality Supervision & Leadership L3 75 Independent Living Entry Level 79 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2 27 Licensed Hospitality L3 75 Skilled for Life Entry L3 / L1 79 Welding & Fabrication L2 28 Professional Cookery L3 76 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L3 28 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies 80 Business, Admin & Law 30 Therapies 80 Hair & Beauty Progression 1 81 Accountancy L2 33 Barbering L2 84 Beauty Therapy Treatments Business Administration L2 34 Beauty Therapy L2 84 VRQ L2 Diploma 81 Customer Service L2 34 Hairdressing L2 85 Women’s Hairdressing L2 Diploma 82 Retail Skills L2 35 Beauty Therapy L3 85 Beauty Therapy Treatments VRQ Warehousing & Storage L2 35 Hairdressing L3 86 L3 Diploma 82 Accountancy L3 36 Nail Services L3 86 Complementary Therapy Business Administration L3 36 Treatments VRQ L3 Diploma 83 Customer Service L3 37 Sport, Leisure & Public Services 112 Women’s Hairdressing 83 Legal Administration L3 37 Activity Leadership L2 116 Management L3 38 Exercise to Music Instructor L2 116 Media & Photography 98 Marketing & Digital Marketing L3 38 Gym Instructor L2 117 Media & Games Progression 2 101 Medical Administration L3 39 Personal Trainer L3 117 Creative Media Production & Technology UAL L3 Extended Diploma 101 Games, Animation & VFX Skills Next Gen L3 Diploma 102 Games Design UAL L3 Diploma 102

5 CHOOSEFor an outstanding future choose a really outstanding college. As one of the newest and most innovative colleges in the UK, featuring in the top ten for results and recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding, we have proudly seen our students progress US to prestigious universities, excel in their chosen careers and represent their country. Choose us and be a part of our continued success...

The best performing state A Level provider in Cornwall and one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses. Government Post 16 Performance Tables 2013

Truro and Penwith Choose from a huge College students gain range of A Levels, outstanding results Vocational Courses and many students and Apprenticeships, progress to the top all taught by highly universities in the qualified, specialist 6 country. teachers. Top of the national The redeveloped college tables for campus, with far post-16 academic reaching views across progress and A Level Mount’s Bay, is a attainment. fantastic environment Government Post 16 for you to study in. Performance Tables 2014

We have a range of Academies to support students who are gifted and talented and to promote excellence and academic success.

We have received many awards for excellence in education. These include Beacon College Status, the Training Quality Standard (TQS) award, matrix accreditation and the Investors in Diversity award. We are also a Royal Society Associate College and one of only 32 nationwide Maths Hubs. Additionally Ofsted has awarded the College Designated Outstanding status as a result of the last full inspection. Inspectors commented:

Students make excellent progress during their time at College. There is a culture We are the ideal of striving for excellence and continuous local choice for improvement which is evident across the students living in the whole organisation. west of Cornwall.

We have state of the art buildings, facilities and resources. Study in the best possible surroundings with buildings designed just for you. 7 FIRST CLASS FACILITIES & RESOURCES DESIGNED FOR YOU...

8 EXPLORE YOUR CAMPUS You will be lucky enough to study on a purpose built campus, totally designed with your needs as a student in mind. Each subject area benefits from state of the art equipment, ensuring your learning experience is relevant to the university course to which you may progress, or the career you choose.

9 ENJOY STUDENT LIFE

10 You will be part of a diverse and thriving student community at Penwith College. Each student is unique and we welcome the individuality you will bring to the groups of new friends you will make, your classmates and the College as a whole. You will find help, both practically and in the form of guidance, to ensure you have a positive learning experience and enjoy student life to the full. By recognising the richness that diversity can bring to the College and community as a whole, we hope you will finish your time with us having grown, not just academically, but into an understanding and inclusive young adult. It is important that you get the most out of your time at Penwith College. You will be able to balance your course work with other activities, exploring the social and cultural life of the College. You will have the opportunity to widen your learning experience with a range of sports, arts and leisure activities. Employers and universities will want you to have wider interests and achievements and this is an opportunity to try something different and broaden your horizons.

11 JOIN AN ACADEMY In addition to a full-time programme of study you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence. Whether your interest is sporting, academic or artistic, we have created programmes and support to help you excel. Find out more on page 118

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RESULTSIt has been another outstanding year of achievement for students at Truro and Penwith College. Here is a summary of the results.

A LEVELS: • 235 A* grades achieved VOCATIONAL: Mark Arnold, Director of Quality THE BEST YEAR • 34 students achieved HIGHEST EVER at the College said: EVER! results of 4 straight grade GRADES! As or A*s Truro and Penwith College Pass rates, high grades and • 140 students achieved 3 or students have achieved volumes of achievement more grade As or A*s their highest ever grades on The fact that the College have all increased yet again. • 790 students passed 3 or vocational courses this year. offers many full time, specialist Last year Truro and Penwith more full A Levels occupational and skills-based College’s A Level results put it • 149 students passed 4 or On the BTEC Extended courses alongside over 20 at the top of the college tables more full A Levels Diploma courses over 400 different Extended Diploma nationally for attainment and • Very high numbers of students achieved at least a courses ensures that students value added, and this year’s students were successful triple Distinction (equivalent are able to choose the right key indicators all show even in ‘STEM’(Science, to 3 A grades at A Level). This course for them. These further improvement on the Technology, Maths, is the highest ever achieved exceptional achievements College’s outstanding and Engineering) A Level by the College and equates ensure that our students national leading data of 2014. subjects: to 61% of students, against a have the best possible • Biology: 138 students national average of just 35%. progression opportunities onto • 99.5 % pass rate overall at • Chemistry: 127 students An exceptional 228 students university, into employment or A Level (against a national • Mathematics: 203 students achieved the highest grade Apprenticeships. pass rate of 98.1%) with 33 in Further Maths possible, the triple Distinction • A record 87% of Truro and • Physics: 105 students star. The majority of students Penwith College students on these Diploma courses will passed with the higher Excellent results in specific be progressing onto degree grades of A-C (compared A Level subjects at Penwith courses in the autumn. to national A-C grade pass College include: rate of 77.3%) In addition over a hundred • 100% pass rate achieved in • Chemistry: 100% pass rate 16-19 year old students gained 41 subjects and 91% A-C Level 3 (A Level equivalent) • English: 100% pass rate vocational qualifications in and 94% A-C occupational areas such • Geography: 100% pass rate as Administration (Private with 89% A-C Secretaries Diploma), Beauty • History: 100% pass rate and Therapy, Construction, 96% A-C Hairdressing, Professional • Psychology: 100% pass Cookery, Nail Services and rate and 94% A-C Light Vehicle Maintenance. • World Development: 100% 14 pass rate and 91% A-C OVERALL A LEVEL PASS RATE 15 YOUR OPTIONS EXPLAINED Are you aware just how many options there are All of these options will give you an advantage for you? You have so much choice. If you want whether you want to find a job or go on to to stay in full-time education, you can choose university. We’ll help you make the choice that’s subjects that interest you, either a variety at right for you. A Level or on the IB Diploma, or specialising in one area on a vocational course. For more information and to discuss your options in further detail make sure you come You may decide classroom based learning along to one of our many open events. Here you isn’t for you anymore. Many of our full-time will also get the opportunity to see our fantastic vocational courses are practically based, or facilities and find out about your life as a student you could start an Apprenticeship, learning at one of the best colleges in the country. while at work and coming to College on a day release basis. Please refer to the back cover for our open event dates. We also offer programmes for those with no prior qualifications and who are seeking employment or to access full-time education.

16 FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRESSION 1 & 2

How long is it? Various durations How long is it? 1 year

What do you need? No prior qualification required What do you need? Progression1: No prior qualification required / Progression 2: 3 GCSEs at grade D or above including English What is it? These Entry Level and Level 1 courses are designed or Maths to enable students with learning difficulties and disabilities to obtain the skills they need to participate within the community. What is it? These courses are focused on progression, either Many programmes are tailored to your individual need and have a to further study or into employment. You will develop knowledge flexible approach. and understanding by applying your learning and skills in a work- related context.

Progression 1 pathways include Functional Skills English and EMPLOYABILITY Maths up to Level 1 and a Work Skills qualification. Achievement at Level 1 is essential for progression onto Level 2 courses. A How long is it? Various durations Progression 1 Vocational Taster course is also available to allow you to sample many different subject areas. What do you need? No prior qualification required Progression 2 is the pathway to Level 3 courses including What is it? These programmes put an equal emphasis on Extended Diplomas and in specific instances, to A Levels. qualifications and work experience leading to an Apprenticeship, Progression 2 involves Level 2 English and Maths plus either an Further Education or paid employment. Extended Certificate in a vocational area or two Certificates. This provides the platform for progression to a wide range of courses. You will be able to develop your skills to ensure that you are ready Assessment will be through a combination of external examination and able to obtain a full-time job or an Apprenticeship. Alternatively and coursework. you may decide that after your work placement, further education is required to obtain your career aspirations; as a Truro and Penwith College student you will have access to all of the relevant courses that the College has to offer. VOCATIONAL COURSES

How long is it? Various durations depending on subject and level.

LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA What do you need? Entry Level and Level 1 courses require no formal entry requirements. Level 2 and 3 courses may How long is it? 2 years require successful completion of a lower level qualification in an appropriate subject. You will be required to attend a course What do you need? 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or a Level 2 interview. Diploma in appropriate subjects. What is it? Other vocational qualifications are also available What is it? The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is an excellent which involve studying both the theory and practical elements of addition if you are studying A Levels. It can add breadth to an a chosen subject. These will enable you to develop occupational academic programme of study and provide a vocationally relevant knowledge and progress into industry. dimension. This 6 unit diploma is equivalent to one A Level. Assessment is through coursework and evaluation of practical They are available in a variety of subjects (eg hair, beauty, skills including a final major project. construction, catering, motor vehicle and secretarial) and at various levels. Awarding bodies include IMI, City and Guilds and DSA.

17 APPRENTICESHIPS A LEVEL

How long is it? A minimum of 12 months. How long is it? AS Level: 1 year / A2 Level: 2 years

What do you need? There are no formal requirements as What do you need? 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Apprenticeships are not just based on previous academic grade B or above in appropriate subjects and grade C in English achievement. Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the or Mathematics. age of 16 and start throughout the year, meaning you can apply at a time that suits you most. You will need to be committed, What is it? Advanced Level programmes consist of formal motivated, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants will typically be lectures, class activities and assessments, set homework and interviewed prior to starting an Apprenticeship programme. problem solving. For each subject, you will also be required to undertake several hours of independent study. Modern study What is it? As an Apprentice you will be working for a local facilities are available in the College and successful students use business, earning a real wage, gaining practical skills and these effectively. completing nationally recognised qualifications. Apprentices are paid at least £100 per week if working full-time. Choosing the Students who successfully complete the AS Level units in Year 1 Apprenticeship route gets you straight into the career of your may progress to A2 Level in Year 2 where further units are choice. After finishing, the majority of Apprentices (85%) will assessed. We strongly encourage a broad programme for A Level stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same students. Most subject specifications will contain a combination of employer. You will be employed for at least 30 hours per week examinations and coursework assessment. and take part in a mixture of taught courses, workshops, work based assessments and e-learning. You will also have a dedicated Linear and Modular A Levels Explained training adviser who will help and support you throughout your From 2015 many courses will be delivered as a new linear A Level Apprenticeship. with no qualification at the end of year one. Unlike Modular A Levels, academic assessment for Linear A Levels will take place at Costs: Age 16 - 18 = Fully Funded / Aged 19+ = Employer the end of two years of study. contribution of £500 or £750 for large organisations (correct at time of print). These subjects are however, also available as a stand alone one year AS Level qualification. These AS Level qualifications do not For further details please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk lead on to the second year of study and a full A Level qualification. or contact our Apprenticeship recruitment co-ordinator by email at [email protected] For 2016 the following courses will be delivered as the new linear A Level:

Fine Art, Illustration/Graphics, Business Studies, Economics, LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Computer Science, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Geography, History, Philosophy of How long is it? 2 years - You will complete a 90 Credit Religion and Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, French, Spanish, qualification in year one before progressing to gain the full Photography, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Biology, Extended Diploma at the end of year 2 unless otherwise stated. Chemistry, Physics and Physical Education.

What do you need? 4 GCSEs at grade C or above or a Level 2 Diploma in appropriate subjects, to include GCSE grade C in either English or Mathematics.

What is it? Previously known as the National Diploma, the 180 credit, 18 unit qualification is referred to as the Extended Diploma. This Diploma is equivalent to 3 subjects at A Level. It is an excellent route if you have decided on the broad area of employment you wish to pursue. The combination of a range of specialist modules with the depth of knowledge acquired enables you to progress successfully into higher education or into 18 employment. You will also be required to undertake several hours of independent study. Assessment is through coursework and evaluation of practical skills. ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

GCSE GCSE Grade D - G Grade A*- C

Foundation Studies

Employability Courses

Vocational Qualifications

Apprenticeships

Progression 1 Progression 2 L3 Extended Diploma

L3 Subsidiary Diploma

A Levels

19 ART & DESIGN As an Art and Design student you will have the freedom to explore new ideas while developing your technical skills in your chosen medium. Your creativity will be enhanced within the refurbished Nanjizal building with space, light and views over the new campus. The study of art history, theory and techniques will provide many ideas that can be absorbed into your practical work. You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work as well as a chance to exhibit in the end of year show in Penzance. Many students also progress onto the successful Foundation Diploma in Art and Design based at our Tregye campus. FINE ART ILLUSTRATION/GRAPHICS A LEVEL A LEVEL

Do you enjoy drawing? Would you like to improve your skills and Do you possess a lively, enquiring mind? Do you enjoy developing knowledge? Would you like the opportunity to see and understand your ideas through drawing and utilising a range of processes the world in a different way? This course offers you the opportunity towards a final product? During the Illustration/Graphics course to develop creatively, either as a personally enriching interest you will learn to develop design solutions, exploring the power or as part of a progression towards a career within the creative of visual communication as an invaluable commercial tool. The industries. course is structured to support and develop your confidence and individual strengths, from illustrative and traditional studio based The AS course starts with a range of varied and challenging skills through to more graphic and digitally based practice, allowing workshops which develop key skills and knowledge fundamental for a broad and creative approach to design. to the world of Art and Design. The course gradually builds around each student, to meet your creative interests and needs. You will begin the AS course with a range of varied and challenging workshops developing fundamental skills and We begin the year with varied approaches to observation and knowledge integral to the world of Illustration and Design. drawing through which your visual understanding will improve. Workshops are a mix of traditional and contemporary processes; During a series of workshops you will explore a range of two- these include experimental drawing and playful image making for dimensional materials and approaches, such as tone, mark students who wish to take the more traditional approach. Digital making, ink, mixed media, colour and painting. The workshops workshops offer all students access to develop skills in industry are structured to encourage personal confidence in your own standard software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and preferences and interests. You will explore how a range of modern InDesign. Other aspects you will explore include typography, and historic artists have communicated ideas through their thumbnail sketches, layout design, mixed media, extending imagery and techniques. these further through digital media. You will research a range of illustrative and graphic styles, applying this knowledge to develop Your sketchbook documents your evolving skills and knowledge your individual practice. along with new artistic terms and ideas, which you will record through your own style of note taking. By the end of the first year The research and development of your concepts and designs you will have developed a body of coursework which explores are gathered in your sketchbook. Documenting and constantly personal ideas through to a final outcome. reflecting on your creative development, you will become skilled in communicating ideas visually, to meet your clients’ needs. By the The A2 Fine Art course builds on your learning in the AS Fine end of the AS year you will have produced a body of coursework Art year. There is one personally negotiated, more focused which documents your creative thinking and design process. coursework project and one exam project. Experimental drawing practical workshops are held throughout the year, encouraging you The A2 Illustration/Graphics course builds on your learning in to take risks and work in new and different ways. the first year. There is one personally negotiated, more focused coursework project and one exam project. As well as building on As well as being creative, there is a small written element. The your evolving visual identity, there is a small written element; this A2 year is supported by group presentations, strengthening is supported by group presentations strengthening your analytical your analytical skills through both discussion and written work, skills through both discussion and written work. preparing you well for Higher Education. Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks lecture time to prepare for Towards the end of the A2 course you are given eight weeks a 15 hour exam. The preparation time forms a personal project lecture time to prepare for a 15 hour exam. The preparation time responding to a chosen exam theme; the 15 hour exam time is forms a personal project responding to a chosen exam theme; the used to create a final piece which resolves this project. 15 hour exam time is used to create a final piece which resolves this project.

21 ART & DESIGN ART & DESIGN PROGRESSION 1 UAL LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

The Art and Design Progression 1 pathway will provide you with This course is a fast paced, creatively rewarding, hands on the opportunity to explore your interest in creative art and design practical subject. In art and design you will explore how to through a series of projects. You will be provided with project briefs successfully express your ideas visually and how to develop where you will develop skills and knowledge of art and design your practical skills in different artistic techniques and processes. techniques, processes and tools while focusing on a set theme. The Level 2 Art and Design Diploma encourages you to be The themes set for your project briefs will be broad and will enable experimental with your approach and to explore lots of visual ideas you to develop work individually to your strengths and tastes. which will lead to you making exciting two dimensional and three dimensional finished work. On Progression 1 Art and Design you will develop a range of art and design skills using a variety of methods and techniques such You will have the opportunity to explore and discover new ways as drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, stitch and graphics. of working with methods of production and specialist techniques Your skills and knowledge will be linked to research that you will in areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, graphic design, complete about artists and designers that relate to the projects. digital image making, textiles, sculpture and ceramics. The research into artists and designers will be used to inspire and extend your artwork and your knowledge of art and design. You will also research the lives and work of other selected artists and designers related to each project. This research will inspire The project briefs provided will relate to an art and design area of and inform your own creative outcomes alongside developing your work and will provide the basis for you to extend and develop your verbal and written analytical skills and use of formal art and design skills, knowledge and ideas individually, working in a team and to a language. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your artwork at time scale. All projects are coursework based. different points throughout the year which then culminates in a large external exhibition of the whole art department in June. English and maths will be included in this programme up to Level 2. You will study GCSE and/or Functional Skills to ensure that you The Level 2 Art and Design Diploma provides the perfect stepping have the entry requirements to progress onto a Level 2 course. stone to further study by engaging students in such a wide range of media. It enables you to build your skills, knowledge and portfolio in preparation for progression to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or alternatively a range of other Level 3 qualifications offered at the College.

22 ART & DESIGN UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

The Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study in art and design, or into employment.

It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education. The Art and Design Level 3 Extended Diploma offers a fantastic opportunity for you to explore a range of exciting creative techniques and processes.

This course is aimed primarily at those who have recently completed their secondary education and is a practical based programme that covers a broad range of Art and Design subjects. The qualification has been written with the support of University of the Arts London Institutions including Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martin’s College of Arts and Design, Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Art. The course will prepare you with the skills and creative thinking these institutions and other HE institutions require for their undergraduate courses.

The course will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding to explore, develop and test your creativity in areas such as fine art, drawing, painting, ceramics, glass, mixed media image creation, specialist design software, textile processes, printmaking and photography.

23 AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING You will learn and hone essential industry skills within the Gwenvor building. Purpose built workshops and classrooms provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. Away from the College, you can follow previous students who have seen the pinnacle of technology and engineering with trips to Silverstone for Formula 1 and the combination of creativity and production with a behind the scenes look at Disneyland Paris. LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PRINCIPLES LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA REPAIR PRINCIPLES LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

Do you enjoy Science and Maths? Are you curious about how If you want to work in a garage repairing, modifying, servicing or vehicles work? Do you ever have the urge to take things apart to carrying out routine maintenance on cars and light commercial see how they work and have an inquisitive mind? Then a course in vehicles this is an excellent qualification that will help you achieve Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair could be for you! your aim. You will be customer facing and need to develop skills to allow you to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The Motor Industry is a diverse and interesting career path, You will gain excellent technical knowledge on all of the systems that can lead you down many avenues from motorsport, fitted to a modern vehicle. environmentally friendly transport, vehicle modification, sales, parts distribution, industrial or even agricultural vehicles. Our Level The qualification that you will be working towards is highly valued 1 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is designed to by the industry not only in the UK, but in other English speaking be an introduction to various systems found on a modern day light countries, potentially allowing you to work all over the world. The vehicle and enable you to make an informed decision on a career IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) governs the standards and path within the industry. skills required by employers in many sectors of motor vehicle industry. On completion of this qualification you could gain The IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) govern the standards employment as an apprentice, you could work for a dealership and skills required by employers in many sectors of motor and focus on a particular manufacturer or work for an independent vehicle industry. On completion of this qualification you could garage that services and repairs many different makes of vehicles. gain employment as an apprentice, or progress onto a Level 2 course to further your knowledge and increase your chance Working on modern vehicles can be very challenging and as a of employment. The course is structured to enable you to gain technician you will need to have a variety of well-developed skills. work experience alongside it over the duration of the course. Whilst an element of your day-to-day job will be hands on, every This is highly recommended in order to build your confidence vehicle will present a new challenge and new problems to solve. in the vehicle systems being taught and to give you a taste of Make no mistake, a modern vehicle is an extremely complex piece work as a Vehicle Technician in industry. A period of sustained of machinery that needs experience, skill, knowledge and patience work experience will also greatly increase your chances of to effectively diagnose and repair safely, quickly and effectively. gaining employment within the industry or gaining a place on an apprenticeship with an employer for your Level 2 course of study. It doesn’t matter if it’s an old banger or a supercar, each car is the owner’s pride and joy; entrusting the work to you is a big Our Level 1 course is designed to be compatible with the responsibility and you will find real satisfaction in a job well done. apprenticeship programmes we run making transfer from a Level 1 full time course onto a Level 2 apprenticeship as painless and familiar as possible if you are able to gain employment as an apprentice at the end of the year.

25 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA INSTALLATION LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

This award is aimed at young people or unemployed adults who wish to study a full-time Motor Vehicle qualification that You will be working within an engineering, food production or will help prepare them for the Automotive Sector. The course manufacturing environment, starting your career in this area is to be delivered on a full-time basis. The award assesses or with no formal training. The programme gives you the basic applied knowledge and skills and prepares you for employment, skills and mechanical and electrical knowledge you need to or progression onto a work based qualification such as an start a career in engineering. You will learn how to carry out Apprenticeship. It is for candidates wanting to develop practical basic maintenance and repair activities on both mechanical and skills, and broaden their understanding of motor vehicle systems electrical systems. Training will include how to repair or replace and diagnostics procedures. It also gives you the opportunity to components following machinery or systems breakdowns. You learn how to develop others. will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about engineering and have good personal organisational skills in order to complete This course allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills the Apprenticeship. You must be capable of following instructions required for employment and/or career progression in the to carry out complex engineering tasks and overcome problems, automotive industry. whilst either working as part of a team or on your own.

This involves the overhauling, diagnostics and knowledge of the Benefits of Attending: vehicle systems which include: • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst • Engines undertaking a qualification; • Steering • To gain an understanding of the latest maintenance • Suspension technologies and auditable maintenance processes; • Brakes • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of • Electrics industry experts. • Transmissions Entry Requirements: Programme Content: Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a The course includes 6 mandatory units, 7 specialist mandatory minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which two must be in units and one set of optional units. English and Maths. • Engines, including lubrication systems, cooling systems and engine management systems Topics include: • Electrics, including Can Bus, flex ray and fibre optics systems. • Assure optimisation of the maintenance organisation structure • Chassis units including ABS, ESP, advanced suspension and • Analysis of repetitive equipment failures steering systems • Estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives • Transmission including clutches, manual and automatic • Forecasting of spare parts gearboxes, final drive units and differentials. • Assessing the needs for equipment replacements and establish • Diagnose and rectify vehicle engine units and component faults replacement programmes when due • Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults • Application of scheduling and project management principles to replacement programmes What is involved? • Assessing required maintenance tools and skills required for We encourage you to refer to notes made during technology efficient maintenance of equipment classes inside and outside of college hours; in addition we • Assessing required skills required for maintenance personnel recommend that you secure access to a motor vehicle technology • Reviewing personnel transfers to and from maintenance textbook to help you with areas of technology that they require organisations extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide you with external web • Assessing and reporting safety hazards associated with links and resources which will help you with your studies. maintenance of equipment

What is involved? The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, 26 assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified tutors. MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING - CNC MACHINE REPAIR LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP OPERATING LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

The qualifications in this Apprenticeship are highly valued by the As an apprentice in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering industry, not only in the UK, but internationally, and are awarded you will be working for a hi-tech engineering company, making by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) which governs the a wide range of manufactured parts to a high degree of quality standards required by employers across the motor vehicle and accuracy. Experienced engineers have high levels of job industry. As an Apprentice, you could work for a dealership and satisfaction as well as good levels of pay. This Apprenticeship focus on a particular manufacturer or work for an independent will start to prepare you for the diverse world of engineering garage that services and repairs many different makes of vehicles. and the wide range of opportunities it offers. It will build on the mathematics and science you have already studied and develop The programme is ideal for apprentices to develop the skills to new knowledge/skills in many other areas. repair, modify, service or carrying out routine maintenance on cars and light commercial vehicles, who are customer facing and need Engineering today is one of the most creative and stimulating of the skills to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. occupations which will keep you constantly involved in emerging Apprentices will gain excellent technical knowledge on all of the technologies and which will call on all of your skills and resources. systems fitted to a modern vehicle. Successful modern engineers are not just technically expert, but are also first class communicators and team workers. For Entry Requirements: the resourceful and self-motivated engineer the rewards can be Candidates joining the Apprenticeship programme require a excellent both financially and in job satisfaction. minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D or to have completed a Level 1 motor vehicle qualification alongside Functional Skills. You will be studying in our well-equipped classrooms and our hi-tech on site engineering workshops, being trained on modern Programme Content: manual machines and state of the art CNC Lathes and Milling • Health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive Machines. environment • Support for job roles in the automotive work environment Benefits of Attending: • Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst automotive environment undertaking a qualification • Light vehicle maintenance • To gain an understanding of the latest manufacturing • Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling techniques in a high tech industry system units and components • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of • Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and industry experts components • Removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and Entry Requirements: components Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a • Removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which 2 of these must be in components English and Maths. • Removing and replacing light vehicle transmission and driveline units and components Topics include: • Identify and agree motor vehicle customer service needs • Machining components using milling techniques • Inspecting light vehicles using prescribed methods and skills • Machining components using turning techniques • Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation What is involved? • Build and maintain positive working relationships We encourage Apprentices to refer to notes made during • Fitting and assembly techniques technology classes outside of college hours, in addition we • Turning and milling machining techniques and technology recommend that Apprentices secure access to a motor vehicle technology textbook to assist them with areas of technology What is involved? that they require extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning Apprentices with external web links and resources which will help approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, Apprentices with their studies. assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and 27 advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified tutors, assessors and advisers. WELDING & FABRICATION MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP REPAIR LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

This programme is for individuals working within a fabrication This qualification provides essential training for service technicians and welding role in manufacturing or production and provides the wanting to improve their diagnostic skills who are working within relevant training and education required to become a successful the Automotive industry. It includes the diagnosis of complex craftsperson in the welding industries. system faults and advanced systems operation and provides essential knowledge to service technicians working on light You will be involved in making and building things from metal using vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance methods such as cutting, shaping, and welding. Anything made depots. This qualification is suitable for anyone looking to become from metal could be classed as a fabrication. Welding is a process a diagnostic Technician or MOT Tester. that uses heat to join the metal parts of a fabrication together. You are likely to deal with development of complex fabricated Working as an Apprentice in a garage, the Apprentice will be items which require technical drawing skills, production and repairing, modifying, servicing or carrying out routine maintenance development of weld procedures, problem solving and design and on cars and light commercial vehicles. They will be customer research activities of fabricated components. facing and need to develop skills to allow them to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Apprentices will gain Benefits of Attending: excellent technical knowledge on all of the systems fitted to a • To gain real and relevant experience within the industry whilst modern vehicle. undertaking a qualification. • To gain an understanding of the latest welding, fabrication in Entry Requirements: plate and sheet metal work. Candidates joining the Apprenticeship programme require a • A chance to have first-hand experience and knowledge of minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D. The candidate must have industry experts successfully completed a Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship. Entry Requirements: Candidates joining this Apprenticeship programme require a Programme Content: minimum of 4 GCSEs graded A*-D of which two of them must be The course includes 6 mandatory units, 7 specialist mandatory in English and Maths. units and one set of optional units. • Engines, including lubrication systems, cooling systems and Topics include: engine management systems • The latest and high tech welding techniques in Metal Inert Gas • Electrics, including Can Bus, flex ray and fibre optics systems (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Arc welding • Chassis units including ABS, ESP, advanced suspension and • Developing skills in fabrication and welding techniques steering systems • Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation • Transmission including clutches, manual and automatic • Build and maintain positive working relationships gearboxes, final drive units and differentials. • Health and safety • Diagnose and rectify vehicle engine units and component faults • Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults What is involved? The qualification will be achieved through a blended learning What is involved? approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning, We encourage Apprentices to refer to notes made during assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and technology classes outside of college hours; in addition we advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified recommend that Apprentices secure access to a motor vehicle tutors, assessors and advisers. technology textbook to help them with areas of technology that they require extra assistance with. Our tutors will provide Apprentices with external web links and resources which will help Apprentices with their studies.

28 Penwith College is very convenient for me as I live so close. I’d advise any students to choose Penwith - It’s small, intimate and has a really friendly atmosphere.

May Robson from Penzance Fine Art, Media Studies, Photography and Music A Levels Previously from Mounts Bay Academy

29 BUSINESS, ADMIN & LAW Many careers require commercial awareness and business sense. With excellent links to local businesses, you will develop an understanding of all the resources that are required for success in the commercial world and learn practical skills which are transferable into any industry. Exploring the global world of business, past students have visited Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris and New York. Your exploration of law and the justice system will develop analytical skills and the ability to interpret and evaluate problems. Specific progression advice will be available to you if you are seeking to continue your studies in law and past students have successfully progressed to prestigious law schools at competitive universities. BUSINESS STUDIES ECONOMICS A LEVEL A LEVEL

Do you plan on joining the world of work and industry during your Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions lifetime? Whether setting up your own small business or working we make as individuals to the policies of firms and governments. for a global multinational, many of the key areas of understanding The study of Economics enables you to develop a deeper and useful skills are introduced within the A Level Business understanding of the world around us that is as valuable as it Studies course. The course provides you with a valuable insight is interesting. Economics has been defined as the study of the into the world of industry and why businesses make the decisions allocation of scarce resources between competing claims and that they do and how this impacts upon markets and individuals. needs. The subject deals with a multitude of problems facing The course will also help you develop numerical and literacy modern societies and governments. Economics has connections skills in an applied setting through class work and assessments. to many other subjects such as politics, geography, history, Perhaps most importantly the course will require you to reflect business, psychology and statistics. upon the commercial world around you and how it impacts your daily life and future. You will start off by exploring the nature of markets and their role in allocating resources in a modern economy. You will use the You’ll start off by exploring how a variety of different businesses concepts of supply and demand to analyse markets. The central interact with their consumers and competitors and how they make role of the government when markets fail is also investigated. many of their everyday decisions. You will then go on to look at people within the work place and how a business can get the best Next, you will examine the performance of the UK economy. Here out of its employees. Within the second half of your first year you you will be introduced to how levels of macro-economic activity will consider many of the more operational and financial decisions are determined and also investigate key national and international facing businesses. This will help build on your understanding of economic indicators, policies and problems. what it takes to manage a business and the importance of the everyday decisions facing a business and how it is critical to Later, in year two you will focus on an understanding and analysis consider a business’ finances. of the labour market and business structures. You will investigate the role of the government and examine key issues and policies Within the second year you will begin to adopt a more holistic effecting economic performance. approach to business decisions and consider all internal elements of the business together and how a business will develop a Finally, the performance of the national and global economy strategy from these. You will gain a greater appreciation of the is studied which gives an overall context and framework for choices businesses face every day and how having a future focus economic analysis in an integrated and globalised world. Key is critical. During the final stages of your course you will consider topics here include international trade, development, sustainability, the global environment that businesses now operate within and the financial sector and globalisation. how a business’ strategy must consider technological, social, environmental and ethical consequences.

31 LAW BUSINESS A LEVEL PROGRESSION 2

Law pervades every aspect of our lives, ranging from the personal Choosing to study for a BTEC First Business qualification is a decisions we make as individuals to purchase that concert ticket great decision to make for lots of reasons. This qualification will to the perhaps more fundamental question of whether a person prepare you for virtually any career by equipping you with financial suspected of historic child abuse should stand trial, despite skills, organisational ability, marketing knowledge and the ability suffering from dementia. to present your ideas clearly. The principles of business underpin every shop, office and organisation in the UK economy, meaning Studying Law will encourage you to engage more fully and that you will have skills and knowledge that will be valued by critically with current affairs and to develop relevant skills in employers in every sector. In addition, a BTEC First Business research, communication, analysis and ICT. In particular, there will qualification can help you to progress to the next level of study. be opportunities to hone your debating skills as well as a chance to experience the practical aspects of advocacy. Law is a natural Over the year you will build up a wealth of knowledge and partner to the study of English Language and Literature and other understanding which will enable you to complete a series Modern Foreign Languages at A Level but the syllabus content of assignments on which you will be assessed. BTECs are also connects well with other subjects such as Politics, Psychology vocationally related qualifications so you will develop knowledge and Sociology. and understanding and apply your learning and skills in a work- related context. You will start off by examining how the English Legal System works. This will give you an understanding of how our law has This course is popular and effective because you will take developed over the centuries to provide us with different sources responsibility for your own learning and develop skills that are of law, how these laws are made and applied and by whom. We essential for the workplace. These skills include: teamworking; will also consider why it is necessary to keep the law up to date to working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting accommodate the changing views of our society and how this can information effectively; and accurately completing administrative be effected. tasks and processes. The employability skills gained enable learners to adapt to the ever-changing roles needed to survive in During the course of the year, trips will be offered to visit the the global economy. Westminster Parliament and the Supreme Court of Justice as well as a trip to Europe to see first-hand the institutions which make EU BTEC Firsts are recognised for motivating learners, and opening Law for us. On a more local level, at the end of the first year, all doors to progression into further study or the workplace. Therefore students will benefit from opportunities to attend the Crown Court this qualification will very much keep your options open for the to witness the criminal process in action. following year.

Later, in the second year, the focus will be on Criminal Law and As part of this course you will also be enrolled on GCSE Maths Justice. We will examine the different forms of homicide and and English as well as Functional Skills Level 2. will consider the circumstances which can lead to a charge of, for example, Actual Bodily Harm or Grievous Bodily Harm. At the same time, we will look at a range of different defences and evaluate the effect of successfully raising a particular defence on the charge. Alongside this, you will learn about the role of the police during the different stages of the criminal investigation and will gain an appreciation of the various sentences which may be imposed on a convicted defendant.

32 BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Business is an incredibly important part of everyone’s life. From Who is the course for? the moment you get up in the morning you engage with business The Intermediate Apprenticeship has been designed for those (turn on the light and you’re the customer of an electricity wanting to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to work within company!) Almost all organisations nowadays work on “business the accounting environment. Apprentices will also gain an AAT lines” in some way and, as an employee, no matter what your Level 2 Accounting qualification from the UK’s leading qualification career you’ll probably have to employ some business techniques. and membership body for vocational accountants. Accounting technicians can be found in all sectors of the economy from the The BTEC Extended Diploma course is designed to not only public sector to accounting practices. Apprentices will normally be teach you about modern business but also equip you with skills working in an accounting role before starting on the Apprenticeship that will make you more employable and a better higher education Programme. candidate. The lessons are taught over 4 days per week which will give you the opportunity to gain some valuable work experience Benefits of Apprenticeships: which will enhance your CV or higher education application. • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within the accounting profession. You’ll start by learning the basics of business: What are the • Achieve the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to various types of business? What is a limited company? What is work within the accounting sector. a partnership? Why do some businesses need to employ more managers than others? Who and what influences what a business Programme Content: does? What resources do you need to run a business? What is Apprentices will study the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as marketing and why is it so important? Why might you like certain a thorough introduction to double-entry book-keeping and basic adverts more than others? How do you communicate effectively costing principles. Units include: when working in business? Why is communication so important if • Basic costing you want your business to succeed? • Computerised accounting • Working effectively in accounting and finance All of this will be taught through the mandatory subject units which • Processing book-keeping transactions all students in all schools and colleges take and are designed to • Control accounts, journal and the banking system give you confidence in basic business concepts and techniques. What is involved? You’ll then go on to take a wide variety of optional subject units To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting which cover different aspects of business. These can include learners will be expected to attend one day a week at College. recruitment and selection, health and safety, accounting, When you start the course you will be given relevant textbooks international business, fashion retailing and running a live and taught the content of the above units. Attendance at all business event. Along the way you’ll gain skills and experience in lectures is expected. marketing, ICT, presentations, and recruitment interviewing. Assessment is through practical computer based assessments designed to reflect real-life tasks.

As part of the apprenticeship framework you will also complete Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

33 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CUSTOMER SERVICE LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? Administrators, office staff, personal assistants, secretaries and This comprehensive programme is for anyone working within all administrative roles where organisation, planning, systems, a customer service role, including Customer Service Trainee, communication, IT, dealing with customers, supporting team Assistant, Representative or Agent, communicating effectively members and managers and producing accurate correspondence with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, who are are important. resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting products and services, keeping records, gathering customer Entry Requirements: feedback and/or working in a team. At least 16 years old working a minimum of 30 hours per week in a business administration role. Benefits of Apprenticeship: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment Programme Content: and/or career progression • Office practices • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • Professional telephone skills, including dealing with customer Customer Service queries and complaints • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers • Dealing with difficult people • Communications skills Entry Requirements: • Producing business documentation At least 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 • Managing personal performance including SMART targets hours per week in a customer service role. • Time management • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation Programme Content: • Sales techniques and maximising sales • Professional telephone skills • Developing working relationships • Dealing with difficult people • Event management • Communications - verbal and non-verbal • Health and safety • Managing personal performance including SMART targets • Time management What is involved? • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation • A one-day induction and 13 days at college • Sales techniques and maximising sales • Typically up to three days college attendance for each • Developing working relationships Functional Skill (if required) • Health and safety

The Diploma in Business Administration is achieved through What is involved? building a portfolio, an exam and assignments. An assessor will A one day induction and typically up to three days college visit the apprentice at work to support the apprentice and coach attendance for each Functional Skill (if required). Thirteen days at the development of skills at work. college covering a range of workshops and training sessions. The Diploma in Customer Service involves a work-based evidenced portfolio and some tests. Assignments will also need to be completed. An assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace to support the apprentice and maintain an effective relationship between the employer, the apprentice and the College. Once all elements have been achieved, the Apprenticeship will be awarded.

34 RETAIL SKILLS WAREHOUSING & STORAGE LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? For individuals new to, or without a formal qualification in, retail People working in a warehousing business in the logistics sector. who are looking to boost their careers through developing a range You may be within a manufacturing, dispatch, production or of skills suitable for a wide range of retail outlets from small shops, storage setting, you may be working shifts and/or working as part large shops, superstores and department stores. This will suit of a team. Warehouse operatives, depending on the size of the those who wish to learn the skills required to enjoy an exciting company, undertake a range of duties, including loading/unloading career opportunity. The qualifications in this Apprenticeship are of vehicles, managing picking bays, storing stock and selecting/ highly valued by the retail industry. packing customer orders, ensuring goods are ready for dispatch on time. Benefits of Apprenticeship: The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Retail Skills will enable Benefits of Apprenticeship: you to: Achieving this programme will enable you to: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for your job role and/or career progression; and for career progression; • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in the • Gain a nationally recognised qualification that is valued by retail sector; employers across the logistics sector; • Gain a nationally recognised qualification that is valued by • Develop the skills to contribute to an effective logistics employers across the retail sector; operation. • Provide a positive customer experience enhancing the reputation of your organisation. Entry Requirements: At least 16 years old, contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours Entry Requirements: per week in the warehousing/logistics sector. Over 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the retail sector. Programme Content: • Preparing to receive deliveries - receiving goods Programme Content: • Placing goods in storage • Giving customers a positive impression of yourself and your • Moving/handling goods organisation • Pick, wrap and pack goods • Dealing with customer queries and complaints • Processing orders for customers • Customer service in the retail sector • Assemble orders for dispatch • Sales techniques • Stock control • Display stock to promote sales • Security and loss prevention • Visual merchandising • Sort goods and materials for recycling and/or disposal • Helping customers to choose products • Keeping working areas clean • Working effectively in a retail team • Health, safety and security at work • Time management • Understanding customer service • Stock control, security and loss prevention • Customer queries, complaints, dealing with conflict • Point-of-sale procedures for age-restricted products • Professional telephone skills. • Retail consumer law • Dealing with difficult people • Stock control, security and loss prevention • Problem solving, decision making, influencing and negotiation • Problem solving, decision making and influencing skills skills • Handling and processing customer payments for purchases • Teamwork • Understanding how a retail business maintains health and • Effective working relationships safety on its premises • Making a positive contribution to the business. • Professional telephone skills • Personal and professional development • Customer queries, complaints, dealing with conflict • Time management

35 ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Advanced Apprenticeship is the second level of the Administrators, office supervisors, administration supervisors, Accounting Apprenticeship programme. Apprentices will also gain personal assistants, secretaries and all administrative roles an AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification from the UK’s leading including: dealing with internal and external correspondence; qualification and membership body for vocational accountants. organising meetings and events; producing documents; managing Apprentices will normally be working in an accounting role before resources; managing office equipment; managing information; starting on the Apprenticeship Programme. managing administration systems; managing office facilities; developing presentations; taking minutes at meetings; managing Benefits of Apprenticeships: diaries; producing documents and transcribing notes. • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within the accounting profession. Entry Requirements: • Achieve the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to • At least 16 years old work within the accounting sector. • Contracted to work a minimum of 30 hours per week in the Business Administration sector. Employment role and Programme Content: responsibilities will need to include elements of management Apprentices will study the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting in (see information above.) preparing final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, together with management accounting techniques used within industry. Programme Content: Units include: • Customer service structure • Accounts preparation • Continuous improvement processes • Prepare accounts for sole traders and partnerships • Concepts and practices underpinning customer service delivery • Costs and revenues • Service profit chain • Professional ethics • Relationship of customer service and business brand • Indirect tax • Monitoring and reviewing business performance • Spreadsheet software • Communication models • Negotiation skills What is involved? • Bespoke business documentation To gain the Level 3 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting • Minute taking learners will be expected to attend one day a week at College. • Information systems - Use of IT systems When you start the course you will be given relevant textbooks • Creating, managing and monitoring systems and taught the content of the above units. Attendance at all • Characteristics of business markets, business innovation, lectures is expected. financial management, budgeting • Legislation and the impacts on customer service Assessment is through practical computer based assessments • Health and safety designed to reflect real-life tasks. • Event organisation • Develop and deliver presentations As part of the apprenticeship framework you will also complete • Principles of marketing Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills • Communication media Level 2 in English and Maths. • Sales and negotiation • Analysis and presentation of business data • Chair, lead and manage meetings • Managing an office facility • Supervising an administrative team • Resolving business problems and improvement techniques and models • Principles of change management • Planning, managing and implementing change • Personal and professional development needs 36 • Organisational and personal aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion CUSTOMER SERVICE LEGAL ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This comprehensive programme is for anyone working within The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal Administration was a customer service role, including Customer Service Trainee, created in partnership with CILEx (The Chartered Institute of Legal Assistant, Representative or Agent, communicating effectively Executives), with the aim to allow learners to gain the knowledge with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, who are and in-depth understanding of the legal environment and its resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting associated specialist areas. The Advanced Apprenticeship will suit products and services, keeping records, gathering customer individuals who work/are starting a role as a senior administrator feedback and/or working in a team. or secretary in a business or legal environment.

Benefits of Apprenticeship: Benefits of Apprenticeship: • Learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment Achieving the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal and/or career progression; Administration will enable you to: • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment customer service; and/or career progression in the legal sector; • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers. • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a legal administrative career; Entry Requirements: • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the legal At least 16 years old and contracted to work a minimum of 30 sector; hours per week in a customer service role. • gain a more complex understanding of administrative and secretarial duties within a legal environment. Programme Content: • Professional telephone skills Programme Content: • Deliver customer service to difficult customers • Legal Text Processing and Legal Audio Processing - to • Monitor and solve customer service problems develop the additional skills necessary to accurately produce • Organise the promotion of additional services or products to professional documentation appropriate for the legal and customers business environment; • Support customer service improvements • Business Skills in the Legal Environment - to develop the • Implement quality improvements to customer service knowledge and skills to evaluate business management • Communications - verbal and non-verbal systems and identify and monitor the application of relevant • Managing personal performance including SMART targets legislation in the legal environment; • Time management • Proofreading in the Legal Environment - to develop the • Making a positive contribution to your business or organisation knowledge and skills to accurately proofread and amend • Sales techniques and maximising sales documentation appropriate for the legal and business • Developing working relationships environments; • Health and safety • Legal Presentation Techniques - to develop the knowledge and skills to use advanced features of presentation software to What is involved? manipulate data within the context of the legal environment; A one day induction and typically up to three days’ of college • Legal Terminology - to develop the knowledge and recognition attendance for each Functional Skill (if required). Thirteen days at of legal terminology and abbreviations within the context of the college covering a range of workshops and training sessions. The legal environment. Diploma in Customer Service involves a work-based evidenced portfolio and some tests. Assignments will also need to be What is involved? completed. An assessor will visit the apprentice in the workplace To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Legal to support the apprentice and maintain an effective relationship Administration learners will be expected to attend a one day between the employer, the apprentice and the college. Once all college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the elements have been achieved, the Apprenticeship will be awarded. mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. 37 MANAGEMENT MARKETING & DIGITAL MARKETING LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This programme is based on the Institute of Leadership and This programme is for individuals working in a marketing role Management Level 3 Diploma in Management and is designed within a marketing team or with responsibility for marketing as part for practising first line managers who have no formal training and of their role. You could be new to marketing or without any formal team leaders who are seeking to move up to the next level of training in this area. management. It is ideal for managers who have responsibility for a range of team activities and will develop the skills and confidence Benefits of Attending: needed to manage a team effectively. This programme covers This comprehensive programme will enable you to develop, a broad range of topics, providing the opportunity to acquire implement and evaluate a marketing plan using appropriate and knowledge and apply it in the workplace. cost effective channels and all elements of the marketing mix.

Programme Content: Programme Content: • Manage personal and professional development The Marketing Apprenticeship includes developing a marketing • Principles of leadership and management plan for your business and: • Principles of people management • Introduction to Marketing • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace • Market research - conducting market research, principles and • Principles of business practice • Health and safety procedures in the workplace • Marketing strategy and planning • Manage team performance • Analysing competitor activity • Manage individuals’ performance • Contributing to the development of a marketing plan • Manage individuals’ development in the workplace • The marketing mix - 7 Ps • Encourage innovation • Digital marketing - Using digital and social media in marketing • Deliver a presentation campaigns - platforms, social media • Marketing promotion What is involved? • Managing supplier relationships and coordinating events • A one-day induction • Using the marketing budget effectively • Typically up to three days college attendance for each • Evaluating and improving own performance in a business Functional Skill (English, Maths & ICT, if required) environment • 21 days of college attendance. • Working with other people in a business environment • Legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in sales or Assessment is through a combination of work-based assignments, marketing structured answer questions, building a work-based evidenced • Principles of marketing and evaluation portfolio and work place visits to assess competency in the • Principles of personal responsibilities and how to develop and work place. This course requires self-study outside of the evaluate own performance at work scheduled sessions. Once all elements have been achieved, the • Understanding the relationship between sales and marketing apprenticeship will be awarded. What is involved? A marketing expert will deliver the programme and you will also be supported with visits while at work to coach and apply the skills at work. Work based assignments and online learning needs to be completed to achieve the Apprenticeship.

38 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Following close collaboration with the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR), this Advanced Apprenticeship has been designed for those wanting to provide administrative or secretarial support within the healthcare sector. The Apprenticeship will equip learners with the knowledge required to assist a professional healthcare team, whilst allowing them to gain specialist skills in areas ranging from medical terminology to medical word processing.

Programme Content: The programme has a range of elements, which can be further tailored if required, including: • Medical Terminology - this will enable learners to demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the field of medical terminology; • Medical Principles for the Administrator - will enable learners to understand health promotion and the role of the medical administrator in giving advice on health; • Medical Administration - will equip learners with specialised medical knowledge of administration in a healthcare environment; • Managing Communication in a Medical Environment - will enable learners to develop an understanding of the communication skills necessary to work in a healthcare team; • Medical Word Processing and Audio Transcription - will enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills to accurately produce professional documentation appropriate for the medical environment; • Presentation Software - this will enable learners to develop their skills and knowledge to confidently produce, amend and present Powerpoint presentations.

What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Medical Administration learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.

39 CARE, COMMUNITY & EDUCATION As a caring individual it is vitally important that you have the necessary qualifications to play a role in shaping the lives of others. We will help you gain the skills you need to benefit society, helping others through support and education and being able to fulfil the growing demand for high quality, caring professionals. Alongside specialist knowledge, communication and organisation, you will develop your empathy and compassion to excel in a rewarding career. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE CHILDCARE / HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE A LEVEL PROGRESSION 1

If you enjoy learning about health and well-being, then the Health If you want a career where you can progress, feel secure and get and Social Care specification will stretch and challenge you by an enormous sense of personal achievement from knowing you exploring the rights and responsibilities of both patients and are positively supporting individuals with a range of health and service providers. You will gain a valuable insight into a broad social care needs, then this course is for you. This course will also spectrum of issues fundamental to meeting the needs of health develop the required skills, knowledge and expertise to succeed in and care clients and you will look at the importance of effective this sector. communication and its role in supporting positive relationships. Through practical activities, you will be able to apply your With a huge demand for workers, plenty of opportunities for knowledge and understanding to work-related contexts and progression and a job in which a high percentage of workers develop research, evaluation and written skills. report they feel their work makes a difference, the BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Caring Sectors has lots to offer. You’ll begin the course by exploring a variety of physical and psychological life quality factors and examining how practitioners Our course will help you to develop these qualities and give utilise a range of caring skills and techniques to manage the care you an introduction to a range of careers within this sector. of their patients. You will be provided with opportunities to analyse The knowledge base you will develop, such as care values, barriers to communication and develop your understanding of communication skills, promoting health and well-being and strategies for overcoming communication difficulties, such as understanding the importance of delivering individualised care Makaton, Braille and British Sign Language. within a diverse multi-cultural society, is not only vitally important but essential to progress a career within the wider sector. Then, you’ll move on to learn how people may face a range of challenges due to physical disabilities, learning disabilities, If you enjoy studying a variety of subjects chosen to help develop mental health issues and social circumstances. Why are children your confidence, understanding and skills and then applying them, born with disabilities? What impact will the disability have on the this course could be for you. Topics such as an Introduction to the individual and their family? What societal and physical barriers do Caring Sectors and Communication are examples of the units you individuals have to overcome? You’ll explore all of these issues will study over the one year course. and develop your understanding of the risks associated with each life challenge and how the individual can be supported and For you to succeed in this course you will need to be prepared to safeguarded. take on new challenges but most importantly, work hard.

Later, you will increase your understanding of the world of work Your learning will be through lectures and practical sessions. You in a variety of employment sectors; health, social care, children will be expected to conduct self-directed study and research, and young people and community justice sectors. You will learn attend visits to, and presentations from, various service providers. about these main employment sectors and reflect on your own suitability for different job roles. You will undertake a major piece of Assessment is continuous through the course and consists of independent coursework comparing two job roles of your choice. projects, presentations and written assignments.

Finally, you will be introduced to a range of diagnostic techniques and discover how practitioners diagnose and treat disease. You will gain knowledge of a range of dysfunctions and how they can be monitored through the use of ECG, CT Scanning, Ultra Sound Scanning and other advances in diagnostic imaging procedures. You will investigate how a variety of screening tests can be used and how immunisation programmes are implemented. You will also examine how a variety of illnesses can be treated through the use of drug therapy, surgery and other techniques.

41 CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING & HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSION 2 LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE

Would you like to work with children in the future? If you enjoy This qualification aims to give you the opportunity to develop the being with babies and infants and have perhaps done a placement skills and knowledge that are used within the health, social care at a nursery or school, then this might be the right course for you. and childcare sectors. Units you will study include – introduction to working with children and young people, introduction to a healthy You will study towards a BTEC First Certificate in Children’s lifestyle, principles of health promotion, and working within social Play, Learning and Development alongside GCSEs in English care. BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners and Mathematics. BTEC Firsts provide a good introductory develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning understanding of a vocational area and give you a clear and skills in a work-related context. They are effective because progression route to a Level 3 course or an Apprenticeship. they engage you to take responsibility for your own learning and This course will give you a good insight into important areas to develop skills that are essential for the work place. These skills that you need to know about to work with children such as child include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working development and how to promote development through play. to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. The focus is on the skills you need for work with children from birth to eight years old. This includes exploring career pathways, The BTEC First Certificate aims to: nutrition for children, how to develop children’s language and • inspire and enthuse you to consider a career in the health and literacy skills and promoting positive behaviour. You will be closely social care sector, or in a related sector where knowledge of supported through the course by a small team of tutors including health and social care will be of use, such as early years; your personal tutor and a specialist from the early years sector. • give you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding and You will also have the opportunity to gain some experience in an knowledge of, and skills in, the health and social care sector, early years setting with the backing of our work placement officer. e.g. the underpinning care values and an understanding of the different life stages that individuals go through; You will be assessed through a mixture of assignment work and • support progression to a more specialised Level 3 vocational or examinations, for which you will be carefully prepared beforehand. academic health and social care course or an Apprenticeship Successful completion of the course alongside your GCSEs or, more broadly, progression to qualifications in other sectors, in English and Mathematics will enable you to progress to a such as early years; more specialised course such as the Level 3 CACHE Diploma • give you the potential opportunity, in due course, to enter in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) at Penwith employment within a range of junior job roles across the health College. It will also give you the potential opportunity to gain an and social care sector. Apprenticeship or employment in the early years sector in due course. The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First Certificate has been developed to meet the needs of learners with a range of educational requirements. These include learners who are working towards achieving Level 2 English and/or mathematics qualifications in a post-16 setting and wish to complement their study programme with a qualification that supports preparation for work or progression.

42 CHILDCARE & EDUCATION (EARLY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE YEARS EDUCATOR) CACHE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA AWARD, CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA

We have become a more caring society. It is not just that people Would you like to work with children in the future? If you enjoy live longer; even since you were young, lifestyles have significantly being with babies and infants and have perhaps done a placement changed and this has meant a greater need for skilled staff to care at a nursery or school, then this might be the right course for for a wide variety of people who have basic health problems or are you. It will enable you to work in early years education and care at risk within our society. sectors. It is also suitable for those who wish to access higher education or enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator. It The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is gives you the knowledge and experience which will allow you a qualification for people who wish to follow a career in the caring to work with children from birth to 7 years and also gain entry to services, and is equivalent to three A Level qualifications. The university with UCAS points as you can achieve up to 420 UCAS course will give you a broad-based introduction to careers in the points. This is equivalent to three A Levels at A*. health and social care sectors.

On completion of the CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator The BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care provides qualification, you will have been trained to the highest of much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational standards, equipping you with the best early years qualifications Standards in Health and Social Care/Health and consequently available. These are now the must-have qualifications for all those acts as a robust introduction to both sectors. It prepares you for wanting to work at Level 3 with children from birth to five years both employment in the sectors or for higher education. It is also of age, and will provide the full and relevant status of being an mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework, which was Early Years Educator. It will also give you excellent experience developed as part of the Agenda for Change process for updating academically and practically for you to continue into higher the way NHS staff roles are defined and developed. education, especially into teaching. You will benefit from studying a number of mandatory units as well You will be required to complete 750 hours of work placement as a wide range of optional and specialist optional units according which is also an important part of the assessment. The College to the route you choose in your second year. You will also benefit will find placements for you in a variety of settings covering birth from gaining work experience in the sectors. These opportunities to seven years. You will be involved in charity events, numerous will aid your career choices and potentially attract learners into visits and team building events will be held during the course to the sectors. The Extended Diploma also lends itself to creative enrich your overall experience. delivery, using your work experience as a focal point and enabling learning to be as active, practical and work-related as possible. Alongside this, it provides robust opportunities for you to gain knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to health and social care.

The BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care encourages a holistic approach with strong links identified between the delivery and assessment of appropriate units. A key feature is also the opportunity throughout the duration of the programme for you to produce a personal and professional development portfolio, which links many aspects of your programme, as well as experiences outside the programme, for example whilst on work placement.

43 CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Young Care was created in partnership with City & Guilds, with the People’s Workforce was created in partnership with City & Guilds, aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in-depth with the aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in- understanding of the health and social care environment and its depth understanding of the Childcare sector. The Intermediate associated topics. The Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit those Apprenticeship will suit those new to the childcare sector or for new to the sector or those who currently work in a health and those who have limited responsibilities and are working under social care role. close supervision Benefits of Apprenticeship: Benefits of Apprenticeship: Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Children and Social Care will enable you to: Young People’s Workforce will enable you to: • Learn, develop and practise new skills required for employment • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the care sector and/or career progression in the childcare sector • Meet the occupational requirements to pursue a health and • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a childcare social care career career • Gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the health and social care sector Children and Young People’s Workforce • Gain an understanding of your role and responsibilities as a • gain a more complex understanding of your role and care worker responsibilities within a childcare environment Programme Content: Programme Content: This is an industry recognised qualification that provides a broad This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad and thorough training programme for all health and social care and thorough training programme for all Early Years and Childcare professionals and covers topics, such as: professionals and covers topics, such as: • Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People • Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - - Reviewing legislation and guidelines. How to respond to Reviewing legislation and the impact on the sector evidence or concerns that a Child or Young Person has been • Dementia - the impact of this disease on all aspects of care abused including e-safety and support • Child and Young Person Development - Understand the main • Mental Health - forms of mental health and the impact on stages of child development 0-19 years individuals and others in their social networks • Introduction to Equality and Inclusion - Understand how to work • Safeguarding and Person Centred Planning - the importance of in an inclusive way these within the context of the new Care Act • Health and Safety - Understand policies and procedures and • End of Life - perspectives on death and dying, aims and recognising risks and hazards principles of end of life care • Partnership Working - Understand the importance of partnership with carers Other topics such as equality and diversity, communication, duty • Communication - barriers and strategies to improve of care and handling information are also embedded within the communication taught days. Learning disability and dementia pathways are • Support Relationships with Children and Young People - available upon request. Understand how to maintain and support relationships Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the requirements of employers and learners in line with sector requirements of employers and learners in line with sector changes and the focus of legislation and good practice changes and the focus of legislation and good practice requirements. requirements.

44 SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 3 Diploma Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is for The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for Supporting Teaching those working in a childcare setting e.g. nurseries, pre-schools, and Learning in Schools is designed for learning support staff child minders, working on their own and/or supervising others. whose responsibilities at work are closely supervised. They This qualification confirms competence in this area and serves as will be working under the direction of the class teacher whose a required qualification for all new practitioners for registration and lesson planning and day-to-day direction set the framework within regulatory requirements in the early learning and childcare sector. which the individual works. Job titles include: teaching assistant; The Apprentice should have prior experience of the sector. classroom assistant; learning support assistant; additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; bilingual support Programme Content: assistant; foundation stage assistant. This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad and thorough training programme for all Early Years and Childcare Benefits of Apprenticeship: professionals and covers four themes: Achieving the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Supporting • Theme 1: Health and Wellbeing - Supporting healthy lifestyles Teaching and Learning in Schools will enable you to: through exercise and food and nutrition, promoting children’s • learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment emotional well-being and understanding how to support and/or career progression in the education sector children who are unwell. • meet the occupational requirements to pursue a career in • Theme 2: Legislation, framework and professional practice - supporting teaching and learning Understanding Safeguarding, health and safety, equality and • gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the inclusion and working in partnership education sector • Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readiness • gain a more complex understanding of your role and - Understand the value of play, support children’s transition to responsibilities within a school environment school, develop children’s emergent literacy and mathematical skills and use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan Programme Content: for children’s needs This is a nationally recognised qualification that provides a broad • Theme 4: Professional Development - Engage in professional and thorough training programme for all those supporting teaching development and learning in schools, and covers topics such as: • Schools as Organisations - Reviewing policies and legislation Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the and the impact on the sector requirements of employers and learners in line with sector • Child and Young Person Development - knowledge of child changes and the focus of legislation and good practice development from birth to 19, and the factors, including requirements. transitions, which may affect development • Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People What is involved? - reviewing legislation, guidelines and how to respond to To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship for the Early Years evidence or concerns that a child or young person is being Educator, learners will attend a 1 day induction followed by a 1 day harmed or abused, including E-Safety per week, 12 month taught programme, including ICT functional • Support Learning Activities - the knowledge and skills required skills if required. Further assessment is through assignments to support learning activities. This will include an understanding (these will require a degree of self-study) and assessor visits at of the planning, delivery, assessment and review cycle. employer locations with the expectation of witness statements and product evidence to be made available as required. Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the requirements of employers and learners in line with sector changes and the focus of legislation and good practice requirements.

45 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SUPPORTING TEACHING & LEARNING LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Who is the course for? Care was created in partnership with City & Guilds, with the The Advanced Level Apprenticeship is designed for learning aim of allowing learners to gain the knowledge and in-depth support staff with a working role which requires competence in a understanding of the health and social care environment and its specialist area and/or across a varied range of responsibilities. associated topics. The Advanced Apprenticeship will suit learners They will be working under the direction of a teacher who has if they work as a senior carer or senior support worker in a health overall responsibility for teaching and learning in the classroom. and social care role. They will contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating Benefits of Apprenticeship: learning activities and will work alongside the teacher to support Achieving the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and whole class activities, as well as working on their own with Social Care will enable you to: individual, or groups of, pupils. Job titles may include: teaching • Learn, develop and practise the skills required to advance assistant; classroom assistant; learning support assistant; learners towards management roles additional needs assistant; pastoral/welfare support assistant; • Meet the more advanced occupational requirements to pursue bilingual support assistant; foundation stage assistant; learning a higher level career within the care sector guide; learning coach; induction mentor; team leader. • Gain a qualification that is valued by employers across the health and social care sector Programme Content: • Gain a more complex understanding of your role and There are eleven mandatory units to this credit-based qualification responsibilities within a health and social care environment with optional units to suit your working environment. However, topics/issues studied will be broader and could include: Programme Content: • Supporting disabled children and young people and those with This is an industry recognised qualification that provides a broad special educational needs and thorough training programme for all health and social care • Supporting children and young people with behaviour, professionals and covers topics, such as: emotional and social development needs • Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards - • Supporting learners with communication and interaction needs Reviewing legislation and the impact on the sector • Supporting delivery of the 14 - 19 curriculum • Dementia - the impact of this disease on all aspects of care • Invigilating tests and exams and support • Mental Health - forms of mental health and the impact on Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the individuals and others in their social networks requirements of employers and learners in line with sector • Safeguarding and Person Centred Planning - the importance changes and the focus of legislation and good practice of these within the context of the new care act requirements. • End of Life - perspectives on death and dying, aims and principles of end of life care What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Supporting Other topics such as equality and diversity, communication, duty Teaching and Learning in Schools, learners will attend a 1 day of care and handling information are also embedded within the induction followed by 6 workshop days, plus a further 6 days taught days. Learning disability and dementia pathways are for functional skills if required. Further assessment is through a available upon request. combination of workbooks and assignments, which will include a much greater degree of research and self-study. This will also Sessions are reviewed regularly and updated to meet the include assessor visits at employer locations with the expectation requirements of employers and learners in line with sector of witness statements and product evidence to meet the Level 3 changes and the focus of legislation and good practice standards. requirements.

46 I chose Penwith College as it was very close to where I live and has a good reputation. I really enjoy the loads of practical and fun things to do here. When I finish my course I hope to go into coaching or teaching.

Dom Angove from Penzance Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness Level 3 Extended Diploma Previously from Mounts Bay Academy

47 COMPUTING & IT With an enjoyment of problem solving you will be keen to develop your analytical skills. To enjoy success in the world of computing and IT, you will add to your technical skills with teamwork and communication. You will have many opportunities to enrich your learning experience with fellow Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. You could test your growing skills against other students across the country and compete in the British Informatics Olympiad. COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A LEVEL LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

If you enjoy learning about the fundamental principles and The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to one A concepts behind Computer Science and how software is Level and designed for students looking for a career as an IT engineered, then the Computer Science specification will stretch professional. The Subsidiary Diploma has been developed to and challenge you. The course will provide you with valuable offer you challenging real world scenarios that are as close as skills in a range of programming environments, how we use possible to what you would experience in a working environment. programming languages to solve a range of problems and how Through varied assessment methods and independent learning digital technology is used by others, particularly the moral, ethical, you will develop new skills that are transferable to a wide variety of legal and cultural opportunities and risks. It will also help you to IT based careers or higher education courses, depending on the think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically as progression route you wish to follow. well as allowing you to apply practical mathematical skills. Some possible career paths for IT professionals include website The basis of this course is computation, both in theory and development, programming and network administrators. Learners practice. Computer Science is an academic subject that requires with creative flair can explore career paths such as graphic you to be systematic and logical, and so often lends itself to the designers, animators and computer game designers. For the more technically minded student. You’ll start off by developing more technically minded there are possible careers as computer practical skills in a range of programming languages principally technicians, network technicians and many more. C# and python. You will have the opportunity to perform systems analysis, software engineering and program construction. The Subsidiary Diploma covers a small selection of varied units with the aim of giving you experience of several core aspects of Then, you’ll move on to learn how software interacts with Information Technology. Units studied include computer systems, hardware; in particular the role of the operating system, data software installation and information systems, which combine to structures and processes and how the principles of hardware provide an understanding of how computer hardware and software impact on software and data communication. Later, you will is developed to meet user requirements in the worlds of industry discover how different types of software drive the digital economy and commerce. Advanced units in website design, computer and the implications of the digital revolution on the rest of society. animation and computer games development allow you to develop You will also examine issues with digital security and undertake a and demonstrate your creative IT skills to provide real world major piece of independent coursework on a software problem of solutions for clients. your own choice.

As computers are now such an integral part of society, people with A Level Computer Science skills are in extremely high demand. The many career possibilities that are available to you with Computer Science include system analysis, computer programming, animation and many more. Previous students now work around the world for companies ranging from Google to local businesses working with robotics and embedded systems.

49 INFORMATION & CREATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY PROGRESSION 2 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

The Progression 2 Information Technology pathway allows The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT is a full-time course students to study the BTEC Certificate in Information and Creative designed for students looking for a career as an IT professional. Technology which is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs. This The Extended Diploma has been developed to offer you pathway will provide training for those intending to work in the IT challenging real world scenarios that are as close as possible to and computing industries, with career pathways including game what you would experience in a working environment. Through design, network technician, graphic design, software development, varied assessment methods and independent learning you will mobile app development, web design and many more. develop new skills that are transferable to a wide variety of IT based careers or higher education courses, depending on the You will obtain the opportunity to develop a range of competences progression route you wish to follow. and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life in these fields. Students will Some possible career paths for IT professionals include website also develop creative and practical skills that may be applicable development, programming and network administrators. Learners in other work situations or will enable you to progress to Level 3 with creative flair can explore career paths such as graphic qualifications in Information Technology and Computing. designers, animators and computer game designers. For the more technically minded there are possible careers as computer BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners technicians, network technicians and many more. develop knowledge and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. They are effective because The Extended Diploma covers a wide selection of varied units they engage learners to take responsibility for their own learning with the aim of giving you experience of all aspects of IT. and to develop skills that are essential for the workplace. These Units studied include computer systems, software installation, skills include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; network management, spreadsheet modelling and event driven working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and programming, which combine to provide an understanding of accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. how computer hardware and software is developed to meet user requirements in the worlds of industry and commerce. All Progression 2 pathways will include English and Maths up to Level 2. Students will study either GCSE or Functional Skills to Units in information systems, e-commerce, and human computer ensure that they achieve at Level 2 before progressing onto Level interaction provide an insight into the ways in which software is 3 courses. used to create effective solutions to problems. Advanced units in computer graphics, computer animation and computer games development allow you to develop and demonstrate your creative IT skills to provide real world solutions for clients.

The final qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is well regarded by Higher Education institutions for progression onto degree courses.

50 PLEASE SEE THE MEDIA AND PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION FOR VIDEO AND GAMES DEVELOPMENT COURSES. Penwith College was highly recommended. I’m enjoying my course, in particular the Practical Lashes element. I’d advise any future students to study at Penwith College.

Katie Oliver from Helston Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma Previously from Helston College

51 CONSTRUCTION The construction sector is vital in contributing to the national economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to support other sectors. You will learn essential industry skills within the Gwenvor building, the centre for construction and engineering. Purpose built learning spaces provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. BRICKLAYING CARPENTRY & JOINERY LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA

The role of the bricklayer is to accurately and consistently lay The construction industry is a vital employer in the nation’s bricks, blocks and stones to architect specifications. They work economy. It offers you the opportunity to design, create and inside and outside of properties building and repairing walls as well to build. A career in the construction industry as a craftworker as specialist brickwork such as chimneys and fireplaces. cover a wide range of activities. The industry itself is diverse and embraces all kinds of projects such as office buildings, plants, This course is the first step to a career as a bricklayer. You will schools, colleges, highways, hospitals, churches, houses. It also gain an understanding of the construction industry and have an includes major maintenance and alteration projects. Large or opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. You small, the project are built carefully and confidently by people with will follow a programme of study that enables progression to the skill and education to create. further courses and employment within the construction industry. The qualification we offer is aimed at learners aged 16 and above You will gain confidence by developing independent learning who work or want to work within the construction industry. There skills and will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and are two main trade areas available: how they contribute to our built environment. You will be taught in • Site Carpentry our first-class workshops and will quickly start to build walls and • Bench Joinery other structures on your own and in small teams. Of course it’s not all about practical skills, employers want smart and switched Both carpenters and joiners will need to carry out the following on people to help their business grow and you need to gain activities: knowledge of how the construction industry operates in our well- • Reading and understand drawings, which they then use to equipped classrooms and computer suites. create a project. • Planning tasks/projects to the most effective and efficient way If you are a full time student aged 16-18, you will follow a study • Effective communication skills within the team programme which will consist of your main Bricklaying course, • Have the knowledge of different types of wood and their enterprise and enrichment activities, and English, Maths and qualities, including grain, density and flexibility to carry out work experience. Through your tutorial programme you will also different projects develop personal and work related skills which will help prepare • Laying out, measuring, cutting, putting together and joining you for full time work after you have finished your full time training various timbers and materials. in college.You may also be given the opportunity to apply for an • Using a variety of different hand and power tools to the industry Apprenticeship. If you enjoy doing practical things and you are and safety standards. interested in construction, this could be the perfect course for you. As a carpenter or joiner, you will carry out most of the following tasks: • Cut and shape timber for floorboards, skirting boards and window frames • Make and assemble doors, window frames, staircases and fitted furniture • Fit wooden structures, like floor and roof joists, roof timbers, staircases, partition walls, and door and window frames (first fixings) • Install skirting boards, door surrounds, doors, cupboards and shelving, as well as door handles and locks (second fixings) • Make and fit interiors in shops, bars, restaurants, offices and public buildings

53 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS PAINTING & DECORATING LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA

If you are just starting out in your career, have little/no prior If you work or want to work as a painter and decorator in the knowledge or experience in construction, or don’t know construction industry this course is an ideal way of gaining which trade you want to go into, the City & Guilds Diploma in experience whilst working towards an industry recognised Construction Skills is a good place to start. The programme qualification. This qualification has been designed around the provides basic training in a variety of construction skills for those needs of employers within the construction industry and provides a seeking employment within the construction industry, providing a mix of both practical and theory-based teaching and learning. good understanding of several subject areas. During the course you will develop and practice the skills The units that you will study within each module have been required for employment and career progression in painting designed to provide a range of experience in order to enable a and decorating through the study of units such as: principles of good feel for each subject area. All units have been tailored to building construction information and communication, erecting and meet typical experience demand within the industry, both on a dismantling access and working platforms, preparing surfaces for building site and in a technical workshop. You will study a term, decoration, applying paint systems by brush and roller, and health, twelve weeks, in each subject; these being Bricklaying, Carpentry safety and welfare in construction, amongst other units associated and Plastering and all completed through practical assessment. to this trade area of study.

The Diploma has been specifically designed for young people On this full time 1 year programme of study you will learn the with no previous experience or knowledge of craft skills. You application in theory and practice of different types of paints, paint should however be interested in all construction craft occupations systems, wall papers and tools and equipment associated with the such as bricklaying, carpentry and plastering in order to achieve trade. the qualification (which will be required in order to progress onto higher levels). Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills Many young learners see the Level 1 Diploma in Construction as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment Skills as a stepping stone prior to embarking upon further study in to make your study here as close to a real working environment the industry or onto an apprenticeship in a specific trade as, by the as possible. During the course you will learn and develop your end of the programme, candidates have had a sufficient level of skills in the application of paint, papers and specialist paint experience in the different trade areas to enable a comprehensive techniques as well as the use of associated equipment such as decision as to progression preferences. working platforms. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside The qualification is designed to be delivered almost completely mainstream studies. in a workshop, carrying out practical tasks in each of the given disciplines, there will however be one session a week for theory work relating to the given module.

54 PLASTERING BENCH JOINERY LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

If you work or want to work as a plasterer in the construction If you work or want to work as a Bench Joiner in the construction sector, this course of study has been designed around the needs industry and have a recognised qualification in Carpentry and of local employers and provides a mix of both practical and theory- Joinery (Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery) then this based learning. course is an ideal way of gaining experience whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification at intermediate You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for level. This qualification has been designed around the needs of employment and career progression in plastering. You will study employers within the construction industry, in particular Bench units such as: principles of building construction, information Joiners, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based and communication; preparing background surfaces and teaching and learning in a workshop and classroom environment. mixing plastering materials; applying scratch coats to internal backgrounds; fixing sheet materials; applying floating coats to During the course you will develop and practice the skills walls; applying setting coats to walls; and health, safety and required for employment and career progression as a Bench welfare in construction. Joiner through the study of units such as: principles of building construction information and communication, set up and operate On this full time 1 year course of study you will learn about and a circular saw, produce setting out details for Bench Joinery how to use different types of plaster, render, plaster board, all products, manufacture Bench Joinery products and mark out from professional tools and equipment and you will gain the skills and setting out details for Bench Joinery products. techniques needed to start a career in the trade. On this full time 1 year programme of study you will learn the Here at Truro and Penwith College we have extremely realistic manufacturing processes associated with the production of doors, simulated work environments where you will learn and develop windows, staircases and other joinery products in both the theory your practical skills. We also have all the professional tools and classroom and practical workshops. You will also learn to use the equipment for you to use to help make your study here as true to a hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated with the real working site as possible. trade to enable you to produce quality joinery products.

During the course you will learn and develop your practical skills Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated and techniques in sand and lime rendering, scratch coats and work environments where you will learn and develop your float coats and the use of lightweight plaster, as well as plaster practical skills as well as the most up to date professional tools boarding, both direct bond and mechanical fixing, applying setting and equipment to make your study here as close to the working coats, skimming. environment as possible.

If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 1 Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study. in Carpentry and Joinery and develop as a Bench Joiner. Passing this course could also enable progression to advanced studies at Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.

55 BRICKLAYING BUILDING MAINTENANCE MULTI- LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA TRADE REPAIR & REFURBISHMENT OPERATIONS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

The construction sector is vital in contributing to the national economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to support The construction industry is vital in contributing to the national other sectors. In light of the current economic climate, it is more economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to essential than ever to gain skills and qualifications in this area, support other sectors within construction. In light of the current to improve future prospects and job progression. The role of the economic climate it is more essential than ever to gain skills and bricklayer is to accurately and consistently lay bricks, blocks and qualifications in this area, to improve your future prospects and job stones to architect specifications. They work inside and outside progression. of properties building and repairing walls as well as specialist brickwork such as chimneys and fireplaces. The role of the Maintenance Operative is to undertake a range of tasks which may include: You will gain an understanding of the construction industry and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and • Plastering realistic way. You will follow a programme of study that enables • Block/Bricklaying progression to further courses and employment within the • Carpentry/Joinery construction industry. You will gain confidence by developing • Roofing independent learning skills. You will learn how craft activities are • Painting & Decorating carried out safely and how they contribute to the construction • Ceramic Tiling process. • Plumbing • Drainage Within the Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma you will be taught in our first-class workshop, building training walls and other structures, Within the Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and and also study how the construction industry operates in our Refurbishment Operations Level 2 NVQ/Diploma you will be well-equipped classrooms and computer suites. Through your taught in our first-class workshops and also study how the tutorial programme you will also develop personal and work construction industry operates in a maintenance capacity in our related skills which will help prepare you for full time work after well-equipped classrooms and computer suites. If you enjoy doing you have finished your training in college. You may also be given practical things and you are interested in general construction and the opportunity to apply for an Apprenticeship. If you enjoy doing maintenance, this could be the perfect course and career for you. practical things and you are interested in construction, this could be the perfect course for you.

56 CRAFT MASONRY PAINTING & DECORATING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

If you work or want to work on a site or around domestic/industrial If you are already working in or want to work and develop a career dwellings as a Craft Mason in the construction industry and have a as a Painter and Decorator in the construction industry and have recognised qualification in trowel occupations (Level 1 Diploma in a recognised qualification in Painting and Decorating (level 1 Bricklaying) then this course is an ideal way of gaining experience Diploma in Painting and Decorating) then this course is an ideal whilst working towards an industry recognised qualification at way of gaining experience whilst working towards an industry intermediate level. This qualification has been designed around recognised qualification at intermediate level. This qualification the needs of Bricklaying and Craft Masonry employers within the has been designed around the needs of employers within the construction industry and provides a mix of both practical and construction industry, in particular Painting and Decorating and theory-based teaching and learning in a realistic workshop and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based teaching and classroom environment. learning in a realistic workshop and classroom environment.

During the course you will develop and practice the skills required During the course you will develop and practice the skills for employment and career progression as a Craft Mason at required for employment and career progression as a Painter and intermediate level through the study of units such as: principles of Decorator through the study of units such as: principles of building building construction information and communication, interpreting construction information and communication, preparing surfaces working drawings to set out masonry structures, build solid and for decoration, applying paint systems by brush and roller to cavity walls to form craft masonry structures, internal and external complex areas, applying standard papers to walls and ceilings and finishes for craft masonry structures and install pitched roofing producing specialist finishes for decorative work. systems for small scale building projects. On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will learn On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will to develop higher level skills as a Painter and Decorator allowing learn the processes associated with the role of the craft mason you to work on more complex areas with more complex materials. including granite and stonework, brick and block laying, plastering, You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools and other rendering and roofing, amongst other tasks. You will also learn to equipment associated with the trade to enable you to produce use the hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated quality Painting and Decorating finishes to an industry standard. with the trade to enable you to fulfill the role of a Craft Mason. Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to make your study here as close to a real working environment as make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible. possible. During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 1 in During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level Painting and Decorating and develop as a Painter and Decorator. 1 Bricklaying and develop as a Craft Mason at Level 2. Passing Passing this course could also enable progression to advanced this course could also enable progression to advanced studies at studies at Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream mainstream studies. studies

57 PLASTERING SITE CARPENTRY LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

The Level 2 Diploma in Plastering provides you with the If you work or want to work on a site or in domestic dwellings opportunity to progress from beginner to intermediate level as a Site Carpenter in the construction industry and have a plastering. This qualification is aimed at those who have recognised qualification in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 1 completed their Level 1 Diploma and want to progress further Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery) then this course is an ideal and develop practical skills and techniques already learnt way of gaining experience whilst working towards an industry into professional standard skills, or to progress through an recognised qualification at intermediate level. This qualification apprenticeship and work towards becoming a master craftsperson. has been designed around the needs of Carpentry and Joinery employers within the construction industry and provides a mix of During the course you will gain an understanding of the both practical and theory-based teaching and learning in a realistic construction industry and have an opportunity to apply learning workshop and classroom environment. in a practical way in our extremely realistic simulated work environment. You will follow a programme of study that enables During the course you will develop and practice the skills required progression to further courses and employment within the for employment and career progression as a Site Carpenter at construction industry. You will gain confidence by developing intermediate level through the study of units such as: principles of independent learning skills. building construction information and communication, set up and operate a circular saw, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, carry This course helps you to learn, develop and practice the skills out first fix frames, partitions and stairs, carry out second fixing required for employment and career progression in plastering. operations and carry out carpentry maintenance. You will study units such as: principles of building construction; information and communication; applying plastering material to On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will learn interiors; fixing dry lining and plasterboards to interiors; laying sand the processes associated with the fitting of doors, door linings and cement screeds and applying plastering materials to external and frames, windows, mouldings, roofs and many other tasks backgrounds. associated with the role of site carpenter. You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated You will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and how with the trade to enable you to install joinery products in a site they contribute to the construction process. carpentry environment.

If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study. environments where you will learn and develop your practical skills as well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to The largest proportion of workers within the industry are engaged make your study here as close to a real working environment as in craft occupations. All of these require self-motivation, skills in possible. numeracy, communications and problem solving, as well as a broad range of technical skills. During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery and develop as a Site Carpenter at Level 2. Passing this course could also enable progression to advanced studies at Level 3. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.

58 BENCH JOINERY PAINTING & DECORATING LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

This is an advanced level qualification therefore if you have been This is an advanced level qualification therefore if you are already working for some time or want to work as a Bench Joiner in working in or want to work and develop a career as a Painter and the construction industry and have a recognised qualification in Decorator in the construction industry and have a recognised Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery) then qualification in Painting and Decorating (Level 2 Diploma in this course is an ideal way of gaining further experience whilst Painting and Decorating) then this course is an ideal way of working towards an industry recognised qualification at advanced gaining further experience whilst working towards an industry level. This qualification has been designed around the needs of recognised qualification at advanced level. This qualification employers within the construction industry, in particular Bench has been designed around the needs of employers within the Joiners, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based construction industry, in particular Painting and Decorating and teaching and learning in a workshop and classroom environment provides a mix of both practical and theory-based teaching at at a more advanced level. a more complex and advanced level and learning in a realistic workshop and classroom environment. During the course you will develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression as a Bench Joiner During the course you will develop and practice the skills through the study of units such as: principles of organising, required for employment and career progression as a Painter planning and pricing construction work, set up and use fixed and and Decorator through the study of more complex units such as: transportable machinery, manufacture shaped doors and frames principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work, and manufacture stairs with turns. applying hangings to walls and ceilings, producing specialist finishes for painted decorative work, producing specialist On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you architectural finishes for decorative work, applying water borne will learn the manufacturing processes associated with the paint systems using airless equipment and applying water borne production of more complex doors, windows, staircases and paint systems using high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray other joinery products in both the theory classroom and practical equipment. workshops. You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery and other equipment associated with the On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will trade to enable you to produce quality joinery products. learn to develop higher level advanced skills as a Painter and Decorator allowing you to work on more complex areas with more Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work complex materials, equipment and products.You will also learn to environments, including a fully operational woodworking machine use the hand tools, power tools and other equipment associated shop where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as with the trade to enable you to produce quality Painting and well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to Decorating finishes to a high industry standard. make your study here as close to a real working environment as possible. Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work environments and new painting and decorating workshops where During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 2 you will learn and develop your practical skills as well as the most in Bench Joinery and develop further as a Bench Joiner. Passing up to date professional tools and equipment to make your study this course could also enable progression to employment or here as close to a real working environment as possible. further studies in construction at a higher level. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 2 GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies. in Painting and Decorating and develop further as a Painter and Decorator. Passing this course could also enable progression to employment or study of higher level qualifications. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.

59 SITE CARPENTRY CONSTRUCTION (TROWEL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA OCCUPATIONS) LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

This is an advanced level qualification therefore if you have been working for some time or want to work as a Site Carpenter in Who is the course for? the construction industry and have a recognised qualification in This Apprenticeship is for Bricklaying or Craft Masonry apprentices Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry) then to gain a formal qualification and training at college whilst working. this course is an ideal way of gaining further, more advanced This Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit individuals experience whilst working towards an industry recognised who are starting a role as a Bricklayer or Craft Mason within a qualification at advanced level. This qualification has been construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid designed around the needs of employers within the construction platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path. industry, in particular Site Carpenters, and provides a mix of both practical and theory-based teaching and learning in a workshop Programme Content: and classroom environment. Includes: • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the During the course you will develop and practice the skills required workplace for employment and career progression as a Site Carpenter • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace through the study of units such as: principles of organising, • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace planning and pricing construction work, set up and use fixed and • Erecting masonry structures in the workplace transportable machinery, carry out first fix roofing and stairs, carry • Setting out masonry structures in the workplace out second fixing double doors and mouldings. • Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace • Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace On this full time 1 year full time programme of study you will learn • Maintaining slate and tiled roofing in the workplace the processes associated with the production of more complex • Producing external solid render finishes in the workplace operations by fitting more complex doors, staircases, roofs, and • Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace other joinery products in both the theory classroom and practical • Repairing and maintaining masonry structures in the workplace workshops. You will also learn to use the hand tools, power tools, • Placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace woodworking machinery and other equipment associated with the • Installing drainage in the workplace trade to enable you to install quality joinery products. What is involved? Truro and Penwith College has extremely realistic simulated work To gain the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations you environments, including a fully operational woodworking machine will attend a one day college induction, college sessions and shop where you will learn and develop your practical skills, as functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out well as the most up to date professional tools and equipment to through on-site observation and the production of evidence from make your study here as close to a real working environment as the workplace by the apprentice which requires self-study and possible. assessor visits at employer locations.

During the course you will further develop skills learnt at Level 2 in Site Carpentry and develop further as a Site Carpenter. Passing this course could also enable progression to employment or further studies in construction at a higher level. If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications alongside mainstream studies.

60 PAINTING & DECORATING PLASTERING LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? The Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Plastering provides The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Decorative Finishes and Industrial you with the opportunity to progress from beginner to advanced Painting Operations is designed to enable those who are level plastering. This qualification is a two year programme employed as painting and decorating apprentices to gain a formal of study aimed at those who are already employed within the qualification with training at college, whilst gaining experience construction industry and want to progress further to develop into of the role within the workplace. This Level 2 Intermediate a professional plasterer and helps you work towards becoming a Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are starting a role as a master craftsman. Painter and Decorator within a construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to During the course you will gain a deeper understanding of the develop in this career path. construction industry and have the opportunity to learn in a practical way in our extremely realistic simulated work environment Programme Content: and apply this to your work on site in industry. You will follow a Below is a list of units which are mandatory elements of the programme of study that enables progression to further courses qualification: allowing you to progress within the construction industry. You will • Conforming to general health, safety and welfare gain confidence by developing independent learning skills. • Conforming to productive working practices • Moving, handling and storing resources This course helps you to learn, develop and practice the skills • Applying paint systems by brush and roller required for employment and career progression in plastering. • Preparing surfaces for painting/decorating You will study units such as: principles of building construction; • Erecting and dismantling access/working platforms information and communication; applying plastering material to interiors; fixing dry lining and plasterboards to interiors; laying What is involved? sand and cement screeds and applying plastering materials to To gain the Apprenticeship you will be attend a one day college external backgrounds within the College. This is carried out one induction, one day a week at college for 34 weeks and functional day a week in College and is the Extended Diploma part of the skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through qualification. on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and You will also be assessed on site to complete your Level 2 assessor visits at employer locations. NVQ. This ensures that the skills you are developing in College are being taken on site and you are proving that you are fully competent and skilled at your trade.

You will learn how craft activities are carried out safely and how they contribute to the construction process.

If you are not exempt, there is a requirement to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside mainstream study. In addition to these course requirements you will need to undertake an NVQ which is assessed in the workplace.

The largest proportion of workers within the industry are engaged in craft occupations. All of these require self-motivation, skills in numeracy, communications and problem solving, as well as a broad range of technical skills.

61 WOOD OCCUPATIONS (SITE CONSTRUCTION (TROWEL CARPENTRY OR BENCH JOINERY) OCCUPATIONS) LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry The Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations is designed to or Bench Joinery) is designed to enable those who are employed enable those who are employed as Bricklaying or Craft Masonry as Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery apprentices to gain a formal apprentices to gain a formal, advanced qualification and qualification with training at college whilst working. This Level 2 training at college whilst acquiring experience of the role within Intermediate Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are starting the workplace. This Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will suit a role as a Site Carpenter or Bench Joiner within a construction individuals who have a previous qualification and are continuing environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for a role as a Bricklayer or Craft Mason within a construction anyone wishing to develop in this career path. environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path. Programme Content: Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, Programme Content: some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, upon the route which the apprentice is taking (Site Carpentry or some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent Bench Joinery) and the units which the apprentice chooses in upon the units which the apprentice chooses related to their own relation to their work activities: work environment: • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace workplace • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace work area in the workplace • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace • Erecting complex masonry structures in the workplace • Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace • Setting out complex masonry structures in the workplace • Installing first fixing components in the workplace • Developing and maintaining good occupational working • Installing second fixing components in the workplace relationships in the workplace • Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping What is involved? machines in the workplace To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Trowel • Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the Occupations learners will be expected to attend a one day college workplace induction, college sessions and functional skills (if applicable). • Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and joinery products in the workplace the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, • Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer products in the workplace locations.

What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units of the technical certificate and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer locations.

62 PAINTING & DECORATING WOOD OCCUPATIONS (SITE LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP CARPENTRY OR BENCH JOINERY) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating Who is the course for? is designed to enable those who are employed as Painting and The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood Occupations (Site Decorating apprentices to gain a formal, advanced qualification Carpentry or Bench Joinery) is designed to enable those who and training at college whilst working. This Level 3 Advanced are employed as Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery apprentices to Apprenticeship will suit individuals who are continuing a role as a gain a formal qualification and training at college whilst working. Painter and Decorator within a construction environment following This Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship will suit individuals who studies at Level 2, offering a practical approach and a solid are continuing a role as a Site Carpenter or Bench Joiner within a platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path. construction environment, offering a practical approach and a solid platform for anyone wishing to develop in this career path. Programme Content: Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, Programme Content: some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent Below is an exhaustive list of units which can be undertaken, upon the route which the apprentice is taking and the units which some of which are optional and some are mandatory dependent the apprentice chooses: upon the route which the apprentice is taking (Site Carpentry or • Confirming the occupational method of work in the workplace Bench Joinery) and the units which the apprentice chooses: • Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational • Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the work area in the workplace workplace • Applying paint systems to complex surfaces by brush • Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace • Developing and maintaining good occupational working • Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace relationships in the workplace • Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace • Hanging standard paper wallcoverings • Installing first fixing components in the workplace • Hanging wide-width vinyls in the workplace • Installing second fixing components in the workplace • Producing and applying complex stencil designs • Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace • Applying coatings by the air spray method • Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping • Hanging wallcoverings to complex surfaces machines in the workplace • Producing comb textured finishes • Manufacturing routine architectural joinery products in the • Applying metal leaf to surfaces workplace • Producing quality replica marble finishes • Marking out from setting out details for routine architectural • Hanging specialised paper wallcoverings joinery products in the workplace • Producing quality replica grained finishes • Producing setting out details for routine architectural joinery • Installing coving and decorative mouldings products in the workplace • Applying coatings to produce textured finishes • Producing broken colour effects What is involved? • Producing stencil designs using pre-cut stencil plates To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood • Producing straight grained effects Occupations (Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery) learners will be • Producing marbling effects expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units of the technical certificate What is involved? and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Painting and out through on site observation and the production of evidence Decorating learners will be expected to attend a one day college from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory and assessor visits at employer locations. units of the technical certificate and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is carried out through on site observation and the production of evidence from the workplace by the apprentice, which requires self-study and assessor visits at employer locations.

63 EMPLOYABILITY We welcome learners who, for whatever reason, may not have previously been academically successful. We offer you a chance to have a fresh start in an outstanding college. The Employability programmes have an equal emphasis on qualifications and work experience and can lead to an Apprenticeship, Further Education or paid employment.

“Businesses report that workplace experience can be just as important to them as formal qualifications.”

Department of Education January 2013 EMPLOYABILITY TRAINEESHIPS & OPEN OPTIONS LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2

A competitive job market presents the need for learners to be fully If you are a Truro and Penwith College student and you are equipped with employment skills to gain work. Truro and Penwith not going to progress on your course, let us help you to find College has developed a course that will allow you to remain a employment or an Apprenticeship. Traineeship Open Options full time student for the academic year or until your desired goal offers an emphasis on qualifications and work experience leading has been achieved. As well as job search skills, you will consider to an Apprenticeship, further education or paid employment. personal preparation for employment, self-improvement and effective behaviour at work. You will be able to develop your skills to ensure that you are ready and able to obtain a full time job or an Apprenticeship. You The primary aim is to develop and enhance skills required may decide that after your work placement, further education is for the working environment and improve your confidence required to obtain your career aspirations; as a Truro and Penwith and communication skills. A key part of the course will be a College student you will have access to all of the relevant courses work placement learning opportunity in an area of your choice that the College has to offer. supported by a job coach. You will work for a real business with a view of gaining paid employment or an Apprenticeship with the You will have the opportunity to take part in a high quality company; multiple placements are available if you are unsure of a work placement as well as gain a recognised qualification in career path. employability. You will work with a fully trained job coach and you will be given in depth feedback from the employer and a This Level 2 programme will gain an increased awareness of the guarantee that, if your work placement is successful and there is range of opportunities available in employment. Underpinning an opportunity of paid employment, you will be offered the position this will be Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) which first! are generic skills that are essential to life, learning and work. PLTS have a significant impact on your ability to make a confident Although some of your time will be in a work placement, you will contribution, both within and outside of your working environment. still be classed as a full-time student and will benefit from all the other opportunities that student life can offer, including academies, You will be able to move into an Apprenticeship or employment social groups, the outstanding sporting facilities, libraries and IT at any point in the year. Linked to PLTS, you will gain vital skills suites as well as the bursary and bus pass scheme. such as: Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Personal Values, and Time Management. Students who have yet to gain a GCSE in English and maths will also work towards gaining these.

In addition to a Level 2 Certificate in Employability, learners will also undertake qualifications to support a potential move into employment such as Customer Service, Personal Safety Awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Fire Safety Awareness and Food Safety Awareness. There will also be opportunities to gain bespoke training in a vocational area; for instance, Pool Lifeguarding, Book keeping, Paediatric First Aid, although the list is endless!

65 ENGLISH You will explore the linguistic and literary heritage of the English language, understanding how it influences all communication. Your skills of self-expression and analysis will develop as you read widely and look at the genres of poetry, prose, drama and a range of non-literary texts. As you progress in higher study or your chosen career, you will value your ability to interpret and communicate effectively in written and spoken form, which are essential skills for any profession. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE A LEVEL A LEVEL

Imagine you could take your innermost thoughts and insert them Love writing? The English Language and Literature A Level allows into someone else’s mind. Well, you already have the ability to you to be creative - not only in the fiction and non-fiction writing do this: it is called language. How do we learn how to speak and you will produce - but also in the creative approach you can take in write? Where do words come from? Is the language currently your analytical work. How? This multi-disciplinary A Level imposes being corrupted or is linguistic change gr8? By studying English no rules as to how you should approach your analysis of a text. Language you will explore these questions and more… This A Level also differs from those focused primarily on literature You will learn to analyse texts effectively while applying a range of by extending its coverage to explore non-literary and non-fiction theories and using detailed linguistic terminology. As well as texts texts. You can expect to study prose, drama and poetry, but also a studied in class, you will also be encouraged to select your own range of texts such as articles, online copy and adverts. texts! You will explore how spoken, written and multimodal texts are influenced by context and both reflect and construct personal Ever wondered how some politicians are so persuasive? How identities. The language analysed will be incredibly diverse misunderstandings occur when you text? This course has the including everything from a short informal text message between answers. You will explore the nature of spoken and multi-modal friends to a formal speech by the Prime Minister in the House of language: how people talk and why they talk in the way they do. Commons. Opportunities abound to develop your creative writing in different You will also explore the exciting and controversial area of child genres, reflecting on your practice in order to become a critical language acquisition. How can children learn to form words and reviewer of your own as well as others’ works. You get to choose sentences within just a few years? Do children have an innate what you write and to discuss the texts which have inspired this ability to learn language or do they simply imitate others? We will creativity. explore the views of theorists in response to such questions and we will analyse a range of texts both by and featuring children. Writing is often more than a ripping yarn or interesting characters. You will explore how literature represents ‘Encounters’ through How has the English language changed since 1550? From the the study of the prose classic, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. influence of Caxton’s printing press, the King James Bible and Alongside this you will delve into Shakespeare’s great tragedy Shakespeare’s plays all the way through to the influence of the Hamlet. Through these texts you will explore visions and versions Internet, text speak (or ‘txtspk’!) and Americanisation, you will of the world different to your own and yet appreciate how each investigate how English varies globally, regionally and socially and writer addresses the wider issues of conflict, relationships and life consider attitudes towards language change. and death that are common to us all.

You have plenty of opportunity to pursue your own interests in this This course will not only prepare you for a variety of higher subject. You will produce your own creative writing in a genre of education courses, but also develop your ability to think, to create, your choice and you will also conduct an independent investigation to speak, to read and to write - with flair. which can focus on topics such as gender, power and journalism.

The AS is a separate qualification; at the end of Year 1, all students will sit the AS exams. The content of Year 1 of the A Level is identical to the content of the AS and taking the AS exams means you will have a realistic idea of your progress so far on the A Level. You will gain a qualification even if you decide not to continue to Year 2. Universities have said they will find AS grades helpful when making offers.

67 ENGLISH LITERATURE A LEVEL

If you enjoy reading and analysing literary texts, then this is the course for you. You will study a range of challenging and stimulating works from a variety of periods from 1610-2010. The course offers opportunities for comparisons between texts and genres and considers works of literature in their historical and cultural contexts. You will learn the skills of close textual analysis and literary criticism.

In Year 1 you will be introduced to dystopian fiction. A dystopia is a nightmarish society, and writers use this genre to comment on and criticise the society in which they write. You will study George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, a terrifying vision of the future where everyone is controlled by an oppressive government. In Year 2 you will compare this to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, a feminist dystopia which shares many themes with Orwell such as power and identity. In Year 1 you will also study Tennessee Williams’ 1940s play A Streetcar Named Desire; the 19th century poems of Christina Rossetti, including her most famous poem ‘Goblin Market’, and Shakespeare’s last solo play, The Tempest, which combines magic and innovative theatrical spectacle with political commentary on Renaissance society. In Year 2, in addition to The Handmaid’s Tale, you will study Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, a 19th century play with an ending so controversial Ibsen had to rewrite it in order to have it performed in Germany! In Year 2 you will also write two pieces of coursework. You will have a large degree of independence in your choice of texts and tasks.

The AS is a separate qualification. However, at the end of Year 1, all students will sit the AS exams. The content of Year 1 of the A Level is identical to the content of the AS and taking the AS exams means you will have a realistic idea of your progress so far on the A Level. Further, you will gain a qualification even if you decide not to continue to Year 2. In addition, universities have said they will find AS grades helpful when making course offers.

68 I chose Penwith because it was right on my doorstep and offered exactly what I wanted to do. It has great facilities and I’ve really enjoyed meeting new people while I’ve been here.

Rory Osborne from Penzance Public Services Level 3 Extended Diploma and Rugby Academy Previously from Mounts Bay Academy

69 FOOD, CATERING & HOSPITALITY The hospitality industry is one of the cornerstones of the Cornish economy and you will gain the skills needed for success. You will discover and develop new talents, working as part of a team and experiencing the buzz of a professional kitchen. Our training kitchen and Senara restaurant have already received accolades, impressing chefs and food writers alike, and you will join the successfully established team. You may have the opportunity to hone your culinary talents internationally, past students have completed two week work placements at some of Paris’s finest restaurants. PROFESSIONAL COOKERY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY VRQ LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA VRQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

During this course you will cover all the essential basics required The Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery & Food and in food preparation, production, cooking and serving. The course Beverage studies will develop your skills, knowledge and will introduce you to the basic principles of cookery used in experience by building on the skills acquired at Level 1 so you professional kitchens including fish filleting, roasting, baking, can start your career or aim for an advanced level qualification. poaching, steaming, frying, stewing and braising, as well as areas You will learn all of the necessary knowledge, qualities and of pastry work and essential knife skills. You will work one day qualifications to work towards a post as a professional chef and/or per week in our busy restaurant, learning barista skills, customer front of house as waiting, barista or bar staff. In addition to these service skills, serving and preparing hot and cold beverages, two qualifications, you will also undertake a Level 2 Barista Skills processing payments and bookings and gaining in-depth menu certificate. knowledge. Working in our two modern kitchens, at private catering events In addition to this crucial qualification, which is a strong starting and food festivals, the restaurant and bar, will help you to further point in all aspects of the hospitality industry, you will also develop your communications, organisational, team working undertake the Level 2 CIEH Food Safety and a Level 2 Award in and interpersonal skills. Other gains include improved time Health and Safety in the Workplace. management skills, the experience of working under pressure, and a degree of supervisory work. The focus on this course shifts The hospitality and catering industry is an exciting, challenging from mastering and understanding the basic cooking methods to and massively growing sector locally, regionally and nationally. utilising these methods to prepare and cook different foods. Restaurants, gastro pubs, cafes, cruise liners and contract You will learn practical skills and related theory in: pastry work; catering are popular career areas, and we can help you to become larder work; food and beverage service; wine service; preparing a successful part of it. and cooking fish and shellfish; butchery.

At Penwith College you start cooking in a real service with real At Penwith College you get direct, professional experience built industry chefs and restaurant professionals. We have our own in to your course because you start cooking in a real service with acclaimed restaurant on campus, Senara, which has an excellent real industry chefs and restaurant professionals in our acclaimed reputation locally and is currently voted as one of the very best restaurant, Senara, which has been awarded the Certificate of restaurants in Penzance out of 130 places to eat on TripAdvisor. Excellence by TripAdvisor.

The hospitality and catering industry is an exciting, challenging and massively growing sector locally, regionally and nationally. Restaurants, gastro pubs, cafes, cruise liners and contract catering are popular career areas, and we can help you to become a successful part of it.

71 PROFESSIONAL COOKERY FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

With this advanced level catering qualification, you can advance Who is the course for? your cookery skills and aim for a position of responsibility in the This is ideal for staff working front of house within restaurants, catering industry. The Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery bars, hotels and pubs. There are no formal entry requirements but Studies offers a natural progression from Level 2. If you’re already you will need a ‘can do’ attitude. a chef, it’s ideal for mastering advanced cookery skills. You develop supervisory, organisational, time-management and people Programme Content: skills and you learn how to work under pressure. The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food & Beverage Service and a Level On this advanced-level practical course you learn: the principles 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units of preparing, cooking and finishing fresh pasta dishes; how covering: to maintain the health, safety and security of the working • Prepare and serve wines and cocktails environment; how to maintain food safety when storing, preparing • Prepare and serve hot drinks and cooking food; how to prepare, cook and finish complex dishes • Provide counter, buffet, take-away and carvery service in meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish and vegetables, as well as • Provide table and silver service complex hot sauces, dressings, soups, cold sauces and cold • Managing stock desserts; how to contribute to the control of resources and the • Taking customer payment development and introduction of recipes and menus. • Positive customer service - creating a positive impression of the organisation You may also have the opportunity to study the CIEH Level 3 • Promote additional services and up-selling and resolve Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering. This is a three-day customer service provide intensive course for people working at supervisory level. • Maintain health, safety and security of the working environment including food safety and hygiene practices Within Senara, our acclaimed restaurant on campus, you start • Working as part of a team cooking in a real service with real industry chefs and restaurant professionals, meaning you get direct, professional experience What is involved? built in to your course. The hospitality and catering industry is To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Food & an exciting, challenging and massively growing sector locally, Beverage Service you will be expected to attend sessions regionally and nationally. Restaurants, gastro pubs, cafes, cruise at College to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some liners and contract catering are popular career areas, and we can professional skills seminars covering specialist areas of food help you to become a successful part of it. and beverage service. Assessment is through various methods including practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions.

72 FOOD PRODUCTION & COOKING HOSPITALITY SERVICES LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? Catering kitchen assistants helping with food preparation, cooks This is a prestigious learning and development programme, preparing, cooking and serving simple meals, including large valued by employers, trade associations and professional volume meal service or those working within a café, canteens, bodies in an industry currently worth £30bn to the English care homes or restaurants with a limited menu choice. economy. Intermediate Level apprentices will train in Hospitality Services; this can include a range of duties including serving This is a prestigious learning and development programme, valued customers, preparing and cooking food, serving drinks, reception, by employers, trade associations and professional bodies in an cleaning and preparing rooms in a number of settings including industry currently worth £30bn to the English economy. There cafes, restaurants, hotels and pubs. There are no formal entry are no formal entry requirements but employers are looking for requirements but employers are looking for those who are keen those who are keen to work as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ to work as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, have high attitude, have high standards of personal hygiene, be excellent standards of personal hygiene, be excellent timekeepers and be timekeepers and be willing to work shifts, which will often be willing to work shifts, which will often be outside the 9.00 - 5.00 outside the 9.00 - 5.00 pattern. pattern.

Programme Content: Programme Content: The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food Production & Cooking and a Level 2 Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality Services and a Level 2 Certificate in Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, which covers: Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units covering: • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Food safety and hygiene practices including food safety and hygiene practices • Working as part of a team • Working as part of a team • Food preparation • Employee rights and responsibilities • Promoting and presenting menus • Creating a positive impression of the organisation • Healthier dishes • Complete kitchen documentation Plus optional units tailored to the individual’s job role and the • The production of simple dishes including fish, poultry, meat needs of the business. and vegetables, bread and dough, rice and pastas, hot and cold desserts, cakes and biscuits What is involved? • The preparation of meals to meet relevant nutritional standards To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services learners will be expected to attend sessions at College What is involved? to cover functional skills (if applicable) and some professional To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Food skills seminars covering specialist areas of hospitality services. Production & Cooking you will attend College to cover functional Assessment is through various methods including practical skills (if applicable) and some professional skills seminars observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments covering specialist areas of hospitality. Assessment is through and professional discussions. various methods including practical observations in the workplace, assignments and discussions.

73 LICENSED HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This programme is designed for staff working behind a bar or This programme is designed for staff to train as chefs in fine in customer facing roles in the bar area, employed in various dining/casual dining settings in restaurants, hotels and gastro licensed hospitality premises. You may be new to the role or not pubs. There are no formal entry requirements but employers are have received formal training in this area, or looking to progress looking for those who are keen to work as part of a team and have your skills further. There are no formal entry requirements but a ‘can do’ attitude. employers are looking for those who are keen to work as part of a team, have a ‘can do’ attitude, have high standards of personal Programme Content: hygiene, be excellent timekeepers and be willing to work shifts. The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and a Level 2 Certificate Programme Content: in Hospitality and Catering Principles, including; The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ • Prepare, cook and finish basic dishes including fish and Level 2 Diploma in Licensed Hospitality Skills and a Level 2 shellfish, poultry, meat, game, stocks and sauces, bread and Certificate in Licensed Hospitality Operations, with units covering: dough, rice and pasta, soups, vegetables and pulses, hot and • Legal and social responsibilities of a personal licence holder cold desserts, cakes and biscuits • Customer service excellence • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Customer and drinks service, beer and cellar quality including food safety and hygiene practices • Principles of providing a buffet and carvery service • Working as part of a team • Understanding a business market, sales promotions and • Maintain, handle and clean knives merchandising, understanding and selling wine • Ordering stock, setting up and closing kitchens • Health and safety in the workplace and food safety in catering • Alcohol and drugs awareness What is involved? • Conflict management To gain the Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Professional • Licensed hospitality operations Cookery learners will be expected to attend skill sessions at College to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if What is involved? applicable). Assessment is through various methods including One day a week at college and functional skills (if applicable). practical observations at College and in the workplace, internally Assessment is through various methods including practical assessed assignments and professional discussions. observations in the workplace, assignments and discussions.

74 HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION & LICENSED HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This qualification is designed for those who currently work behind This programme is designed for Head Housekeepers, Heads of a bar or in customer facing roles in the bar area, employed Reception, Front of House Managers or Duty/Hotel Supervisors/ in various licensed hospitality premises. Learners will either Managers working in a variety of hospitality establishments be working in or preparing to work in a supervisory role. The including national restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs/pub qualification has been developed to meet the specific needs of the chains. Normally you will already have either at least nine months licensed hospitality industry to offer a clear route into leadership experience working in the hospitality industry or have completed and management roles and to inspire young entrepreneurs and an Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Services, or business start-ups. similar. Programme Content: Programme Content The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Level 3 Diploma In Licensed Hospitality Skills and a Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Certificate in Licensed Hospitality Operations, with units including: and a Level 3 Award in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership • Develop working relationships with colleagues, lead a team to Principles, including: improve customer service, lead and manage meetings • Leading a team to improve customer service • Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working • Develop effective working relationships with colleagues environment • Training and developing the team • Manage marketing and sales promotions, manage stock • Improve customer relationships building repeat business control and product storage in licensed hospitality • Supervising operations such as food and drink services, • Supervising drinks service in licensed hospitality premises portering and concierge operations, housekeeping, functions • Supervising food production and food service in licensed and events, reservations and bookings hospitality • Supervising and leading the team • Recruiting, developing and managing staff in licensed • Developing recipes, menus and wine list hospitality • Lead and manage meetings • Managing payments and cash handling in licensed premises • Health, safety and security of the working environment • Managing customer service in licensed hospitality including hygiene practices • Manage the environmental impact of work activities • Manage the environmental impact of work activities • Employment rights and responsibilities in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hospitality What is involved? Supervision and Leadership learners will be expected to attend To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Licensed skill sessions at College to cover functional skills (if applicable) Hospitality learners will be expected to attend formal training and some professional skills seminars covering specialist areas to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if applicable). of hospitality. Assessment is through various methods including Assessment is through various methods including practical practical observations in the workplace, internally assessed observations in the workplace, internally assessed assignments assignments and professional discussions. and professional discussions.

75 PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? This programme is for staff training as Sous/Senior Chefs, working in fine/casual dining settings in restaurants, hotels and gastro pubs. Normally you will already have either at least nine months experience working in the catering industry or have completed an Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery or Food Production and Cooking.

Programme Content: The programme is made up of two main qualifications - an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery and a Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles, with units covering: • Team working and supervisory leadership • Planning and producing healthy eating • Prepare, cook and finish complex dishes including fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, game, hot and cold sauces, bread and dough, pasta, hot and cold desserts, canapés, cakes and pastries and patisserie. • Developing recipes and menus • Health, safety and security of the working environment including food safety and hygiene practices • Cost menus, manage suppliers and making sourcing decisions

What is involved? To gain the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery learners will be expected to attend skill sessions at College to cover a range of units, and functional skills (if applicable). Assessment is through various methods including practical observations at College and in the workplace, internally assessed assignments and professional discussions.

76 Penwith is a good friendly college where the lecturers give you all the help you need. I’d advise anyone to choose the college that’s appropriate for you, not just where Truro your College friends is are fantastic. going. YouIt’s exciting, should also fun andchoose I a course you find really like the staff. I have also made lots of new friends at the Collegeinteresting and as my you favourite will be muchsubjects more are dedicated dance and to Me,learning. My After my BodyA Levels and I I.plan to go to university and then become a primary school teacher.

Chloe Pearne from Truro EllieFoundation Clifford Studies from Hayle - Independent Living Skills PreviouslyEnglish Language from Pencalenick and Literature, School Geography, Health and Social Care and Sociology A Levels Previously from Hayle Community School

77 FOUNDATION STUDIES We welcome students with additional learning and support needs. Our range of courses will help you to gain skills for personal progression - whether it be accessing mainstream education or developing independent living skills. As a student in Foundation Studies, you will be part of the College’s most active group of students. You will be able to attend residentials, take part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge, obtain a work placement through our dedicated job coach and most of all, enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLED FOR LIFE ENTRY LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL 3 / LEVEL 1

This Foundation Learning pathway is a Pre-Entry/Entry level Are you wondering what now? Join the Foundation Learning course and will be suitable for you if you have benefited from journey. Learn skills that will help you get a job, an Apprenticeship special education or have come from a secondary school which or progress to the course you really wanted to do. You will has been able to give you specialised educational support. have a personal learning plan which includes a choice of specialist subjects from Art and Design, Sport, Construction and You will be offered a one to three year learning programme Motor Vehicle, ICT, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, which uses your existing strengths and is also designed for your Horticulture, Creative Media Production (Photography), and Retail, particular needs. Groups are usually small and are supported by plus Maths and English. You will also have the chance to go into a specialist Learning Assistants. real work place and have regular work experience. Finally, you will have the opportunity to undertake a range of enrichment activities The qualification is designed to enable you to become more such Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Sport and Recreation, independent, take a more active part in your community, develop and fundraising for charities. your personal skills and qualities essential for employment. At the end of your course you will have the Pearson Entry 3/ You will study English and Maths at a level appropriate to you. Level 1 Skilled for Life qualification, as well as Functional Skills You will also take a range of subjects chosen from the following qualifications in English and Maths. The programme is made up areas: Art and Craft, studying a broad range of topics including of various parts, including vocational units, life/work skills units, painting and 3D design; Cookery and Healthy Living, where you Functional Skills in both English and maths and a weekly work will learn about healthy eating and lifestyles; Shopping, to practise placement. money skills; Gardening, where you will learn how to maintain a garden; ICT, including using email and the internet; Sport, where You will study a range of life and work skills units that may include you will develop your team skills; Using Community Facilities and Home Cooking Skills, Career Progression, Self-Assessment, Work Skills, which includes a regular work placement. Working with Others, Health and Safety and Enterprise, to equip you with useful life and work skills. Throughout the duration of You will also have regular tutorial sessions where you will be able the course, you will study the two Functional Skills of English and to develop your personal and social skills. Maths plus, if you have a D in GCSE English or Maths you will be able to re-sit.

In the first half term you will begin to prepare for your work placement which you will undertake after the October half term. You will also have the opportunity to attend a regular job club run by the Brandon Trust who will help you gain employment.

You will study for your qualifications up to four days a week for one year.

79 HAIR, BEAUTY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES Working within Inspiration, our commercial salon, you will learn with members of the public as your clients and develop the theory and business skills needed to succeed in your chosen therapy. We host showcase events given by leading experts including Steve Smart, Lee Stafford and Andrew Barton which will give you the real view of life in the industry. You will take part in the annual Cornish Skills competition, where you will display your creativity alongside representatives from other colleges and salons. We are very proud of our students’ successes who regularly achieve gold medals, and hope you will join those who progress on to the national UK Skills competition. HAIR & BEAUTY BEAUTY THERAPY TREATMENTS PROGRESSION 1 VRQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

The Level 1 qualification is designed to introduce you to a range The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments is of practical skills from across the hair and beauty industry. This a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for qualification will prepare you for employment as a supervised a career as an employed or self-employed beautician/beauty assistant/apprentice or for further learning in the hairdressing and specialist. beauty therapy industries within college. This qualification includes all the required elements to work This qualification will allow you the flexibility to choose whether effectively as a beauty specialist including: removing hair using you wish to progress onto Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at waxing techniques; applying make-up; eyelash and eyebrow the end of the course. Each unit you choose to study will be treatments; manicure and pedicure; facial skincare; nail art underpinned by knowledge and understanding of the subject. It will techniques; tanning; and fulfilling salon reception duties. The also give you the opportunity to perform your own basic hair and qualification’s structure provides you with the flexibility to develop beauty services alongside assisting others in the salon. your knowledge, understanding and skills as a beauty specialist.

There are two mandatory units in this qualification: Introduction Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and to the Hair and Beauty Sector and Presenting a Professional understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology, health and Image in a Salon. You will then complete up to ten optional units safety, and client care. You will also develop a range of technical alongside, which include: Salon reception duties; head massage; skills enabling you to prepare the skin and apply a variety of hand care; nail art application; creating an image using colour for beauty therapy products using different techniques. You will also the hair and beauty sector; skin care; shampoo and conditioning; develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate styling women’s hair; basic make-up application and plaiting and effectively with clients. This qualification also allows you to gather twisting hair. evidence in a realistic working environment or real working environment, without the need for fee paying clients. Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relevant units, including health and safety, This one year qualification is mainly a practical course using a client care and products and equipment. You will also gain a range variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations of technical skills enabling you to prepare the hair and skin and and presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and small apply a variety of hair and beauty therapy products using different groups practising techniques within a realistic working environment techniques. You will also develop interpersonal skills that will assist in brand new, well equipped, purpose built salons, overlooking the you to communicate effectively with clients. beautiful Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount.

This course is mainly a practical course using a variety of teaching 12 of our students have represented the College in the Cornish methods including discussions, demonstrations and presentations. Skills Challenge and national World Skills competitions and to date You will work on your own, in pairs and small groups practising have won 5 Gold medals, 4 Silver medals and 2 Bronze medals. techniques within a realistic working environment in brand new, well equipped, purpose built salons, overlooking the beautiful Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount.

81 WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY THERAPY TREATMENTS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments is substantial vocational qualification for learners seeking a career as a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a an employed or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. This qualification career as a beauty therapist. This qualification will support you to is based on the hairdressing National Occupational Standards gain employment as a beauty therapist, as the units contained in (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s leading professional body, this qualification cover all the skills and knowledge required for this The Hairdressing Council, as being fit for purpose for preparing role. you for a career as a junior hairdresser/stylist. This qualification includes all the required elements to work This qualification allows you to gather evidence in a realistic effectively as a beauty therapist including: providing body working environment or real working environment without the massage; face and body electrotherapy; health and safety; client need for fee paying clients and will develop the knowledge, care and contributing to the effective running of the business. understanding and skills to prepare you for employment as a junior You will also have the opportunity to develop your understanding hairdresser/stylist. You will have your hairdressing skills assessed and skills further by undertaking a number of optional units which in a real or realistic working environment. include: Individual Permanent Lashes, Micro-dermabrasion and Stone Therapy. This qualification includes all the required elements for you to work effectively as a junior hairdresser/stylist including: health You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to and safety; client consultation; shampoo and conditioning hair; prepare the skin and apply a variety of beauty therapy products the research unit - working in the hair industry; cut women’s hair; and electrical equipment using different techniques. You will also colour and lighten hair and the art of dressing hair. These units are develop interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate all mandatory. effectively with clients.

You will also develop your understanding and skills by selecting This one year course is mainly a practical course using a variety a number of optional specialist units which include: reception of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations and duties; create an image based on a theme; salon reception; presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and small plaiting; promoting products and services to clients; and perming groups practising techniques within a realistic working environment and colouring hair. This qualification’s structure provides you with in brand new, well equipped, purpose built salons, overlooking the the flexibility to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills beautiful Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount. depending upon your designated career pathway as a junior hairdresser/stylist. This qualification allows you to gather evidence in a realistic working environment or real working environment without the need Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become for fee paying clients. Since the start of Beauty Therapy at Penwith a graduate State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The College, four Level 3 students have been successfully selected Hairdressing Council. by Steiner to embark in a career on the cruise ships. Three of our Level 3 students have also represented the College in the National Since the start of Level 2 Women’s Hairdressing at Penwith World Skills Challenge competition and, to date, three Gold College, students have successfully competed in Cornish Skills medals have been achieved. winning bronze, silver and gold medals.

82 COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING TREATMENTS VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA VRQ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies is a The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a technical technical level qualification that provides you with the knowledge, level qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed understanding and skills to work as an employed or self-employed or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based complementary therapist, either within the National Health Service on Hairdressing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is or in private practice. recognised by the UK’s lead hairdressing professional association, The Hairdressing Council, as being fit for purpose for preparing This qualification is based on Skills for Health Complementary you for a career as a senior hairdresser/stylist. Learners should Therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Core hold a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing prior to undertaking this Curricula published by lead bodies in the sector. This qualification qualification. is recognised by the UK’s largest complementary therapy trade body/professional association, The Federation of Holistic This qualification builds on your existing knowledge and Therapists (FHT) and also the UK’s second largest association understanding of hairdressing and will develop an enhanced representing complementary therapists; the British Association repertoire of technical skills to prepare you for employment as a of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as being fit senior stylist/hairdresser. You will have your hairdressing skills for purpose for preparing you for a career as a complementary assessed in a real or realistic working environment. therapist. The one year qualification includes all the required elements for The content of this qualification is comprised of 11 mandatory you to work effectively as an advanced stylist including: health and units, which are all the required elements needed for you to work safety; client consultation; advanced cutting; styling hair; colouring effectively as a complementary therapist: anatomy; physiology techniques and selling products and additional services to clients. and pathology; business practice; principles and practice of These units are all mandatory. complementary therapies including health and safety; client care; client consultation; business principles; aromatherapy; massage; You will also have the opportunity to develop your understanding reflexology and reflective practice. and skills further by undertaking a number of optional units which include hair colour correction and bridal hair styling. The You will also have the opportunity to undertake an optional structure of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to unit covering the principles of healthy eating and wellbeing develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required for your for complementary therapy clients. This optional unit will designated career pathway as a senior hairdresser/stylist. help to enhance your skills in providing after-care advice and recommendations to your clients. Since the start of Hairdressing at Penwith College, over 90% of students have successfully gained employment within the This course is practically based with essential case study work. industry, with many now running their own businesses. Four Level You will be educated using a variety of teaching methods including 3 students have represented the College in the National World discussions, demonstrations and presentations. You will work on Skills Challenge competition and many have competed in regional your own, in pairs and small groups practising techniques within competitions gaining numerous medals, including Gold. a realistic working environment in brand new, well equipped, purpose built salons, overlooking the beautiful Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount.

83 BARBERING BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The course is for staff working within hairdressing and covers The Intermediate Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy was created all aspects of barbering including cutting, styling, male colouring with the aim of allowing learners to achieve a Level 2 qualification techniques and creating pattern work in the hair. You will learn the whilst gaining valuable experience working within the industry. basic barbering techniques that are the foundation of becoming The Apprenticeship will suit an individual who wants to start a a successful barber. Your lessons will be held in a professional career within the beauty industry. commercial salon environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering is a job ready qualification based on National Programme Content Occupational Standards. This qualification will provide you with The programme includes: the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to work • Health and safety - to ensure that safe working practices are competently as a barber. Throughout this qualification you will followed when working within a salon environment. ensure responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, advice • Promotion of services and products - a unit that will explore the and consult with clients, shampoo, and condition and treat the hair benefits of cross selling to boost salon profits and scalp, cut hair using basic barbering techniques, cut facial hair • Reception - to cover all aspects of meeting and greeting clients, to shape using basic techniques and dry and finish men’s hair. You booking appointments and answering the phone will be supervised by expert barbering staff and assessed on your • Developing and maintaining the effectiveness of an individual occupational competence. at work - to develop the knowledge and skills of an individual to promote harmonious working relationships Programme Content: • Facials - to learn about all aspects of facial skin care and The programme includes: massage • Advise and consult with clients - to develop your knowledge • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments - a unit covering tinting and and understanding of the important skill of consulting with your tweezing for total care of lashes and brows clients to determine their ideas and requirements. • Waxing - covering legs, bikinis, underarms and facial areas • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp - to develop • Manicures - including luxury treatments and effective your knowledge, understanding and skill for shampooing, varnishing techniques conditioning and treating the hair and scalp. • Pedicures - as above, but for the feet • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work - to develop • Makeup - covering day, evening and special occasion looks your knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to take responsibility for improving your performance at work and What is involved? working well with your colleagues. Assessment is continuous; within each unit of study you will • Cut men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and perform competent, commercially timed professional and hygienic cutting skills involved in barbering to achieve a variety of looks treatments, submit coursework assignments, successfully answer and neckline finishes for men using club cutting, scissor over oral questioning and achieve mandatory online tests. Assessments comb, clipper over comb, thinning and freehand techniques. are carried out in a fair, valid and reliable manner, with both the • Cut facial hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and assessor and student. All deadlines must be adhered to and skills for cutting beards and moustaches. written assessment substantiates essential knowledge and • Dry and finish men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding. understanding and skills for using a range of styling techniques to dry men’s hair to create a variety of finished looks. Evidence is collated in a portfolio which comprises of: • Create basic outlines and detailing in hair - to develop your Performance evidence - practical achievement of assessment; knowledge, understanding and skills to use a variety of written evidence - assignment, mandatory online testing and client clippering and cutting techniques to create straight and curved consultation. lines. You will learn how to use these techniques to finish the perimeter edge of haircuts. • Colour and lighten men’s hair - to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for changing men’s hair colour using semi-permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent and lightening products. 84 HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing is designed and The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy is the structured for individuals who want to work within a commercial next step from Beauty Therapy Level 2. The Apprenticeship is for environment while gaining a hairdressing qualification. The course individuals employed in spas, beauty therapy settings or providing will enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and techniques to beauty therapy commercially. You will be learning new and exciting start your hairdressing career. This qualification focuses on all treatments in our newly refurbished industry equipped salons. The aspects of hairdressing including cutting, styling and colouring, beauty industry is constantly evolving and developing, this course in line with current trends. You will learn the importance of having will give you all the current skills and techniques needed to be the excellent employability skills such as communication, attendance, best you can be. personal presentation, time keeping, personal development, flexibility, commitment and how this will impact on your career Programme Content: path. If you enjoyed learning about beauty at Level 2 and would like to develop your skills to an advanced level, this course will teach You will learn the basic hairdressing techniques that are you techniques in massage, advanced face and body treatments the foundation of becoming a successful hairdresser. Your and much more. It will also help you to develop your skills in practical lessons will be held in a professional commercial salon consultation and communication within the salon environment. environment. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is a job You’ll start off by learning the techniques and theory for these ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards. advanced treatments. You will be learning about how the body works and the impact your treatments have on the individual Programme Content: systems of the body. The programme includes: • Advise and consult with clients The programme includes: • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work • Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional • Style and finish hair activities • Set and dress hair • Provide body electrical treatments • Cut hair • Provide facial electrical treatments • Colour and lighten hair • Provide body massage treatments • Perm and neutralise hair • Provide electrical epilation treatments • Plait and twist hair • Provide stone therapy treatments • Fulfil salon reception duties What is involved? What is involved? To gain the Level 3 NVQ in Beauty Therapy General learners will To gain the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Hairdressing learners be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.

85 HAIRDRESSING NAIL SERVICES LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Women’s Hairdressing is This qualification will stretch and expand on your knowledge for those who have completed their Intermediate Apprenticeship previously gained during your Level 2 nail qualification. You or Level 2 and want to develop their skills to a more advanced will be working within our commercially equipped nail bar, level in all aspects of hairdressing. The course will enable you to using professional products. Our lecturers use current trending progress onto higher education or progress onto the many career techniques to ensure that you are qualified to the highest standard opportunities within the hairdressing sector. The hairdressing and will stand out when ready to enter the work place. Our industry is constantly evolving and developing, this course will students are encouraged to take part in competitions to gain the enable you to gain the current skills and techniques needed to be experience and confidence that comes with working in these the best you can. You will be learning new and exciting techniques circumstances. in our newly refurbished commercial salon. Programme Content: Programme Content: The programme includes: The programme includes: • Monitor procedures to safely control work operations • Creatively style and dress hair - to develop your knowledge, • Enhance and maintain nails using UV gel understanding and skills to use a variety of conventional and • Enhance and maintain nails using liquid and powder non-conventional styling and dressing techniques to produce • Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks. • Plan and create nail art designs • Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques - to • Develop a range of creative nail images develop your knowledge and understanding of advanced • Plan and provide airbrush design for nails cutting skills and techniques to assist you with creating • Prepare and finish nail overlays using electric files personalised and individual hair cuts for your clients. • Creatively colour and lighten hair - to develop your knowledge, What is involved? understanding and skills to combine, adapt and personalise • To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in Nail Services you a range of colouring and lightening techniques to achieve a will be assessed regularly on your practical skills during your variety of fashion effects. college day. • Provide client consultation - to develop your knowledge, • Written assignment work will need to be conducted as understanding and skills to provide a comprehensive homework. consultation and advisory service to clients. • Discussions and presentations are a vital part of our • Hair colour correction services - to develop your knowledge, assessment process and you will be expected to contribute to understanding and the skills necessary to determine and these. correct more complex colouring problems. • You will review your own performance in 1:1 sessions with your • Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing tutor. skills - to develop your knowledge, understanding and creative • You will undertake mock examinations on each unit in advance skills in a way that enhances your own professional profile. of your final exams. • Cut men’s hairstyles - to develop the knowledge, understanding • You will be formally examined on each unit that you study to and skills of existing women’s hairdressers to enable them to test your practical competence and knowledge of the subject. cut men’s hairstyles and work as a unisex hairdresser.

What is involved? To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship in Women’s Hairdressing learners will be expected to attend: a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.

86 I chose Penwith College because I’d always heard good things about the place. It’s really fun here and everyone is so easy going. My tutor is great and I’m enjoying my course too. When I finish I hope to work with children in a nursery.

Stephanie Rowe from Penzance Childcare Level 2 Diploma Previously from Mounts Bay Academy

87 HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES You will explore compelling questions that have an impact on societies past, present and future and through debate, research and study you will develop a mature, questioning intellect. You will develop your critical thinking skills, benefiting your whole study programme during your time at Penwith College and beyond university into your career. You will be able to gain further enrichment in your chosen studies by taking part in one of the regular trips to exciting locations including Toronto, Iceland and Swaziland. GEOGRAPHY HISTORY A LEVEL A LEVEL

The study of Geography will give you the opportunity to obtain The study of History helps us to understand and explain the past an understanding of physical and human processes operating and the present. It is therefore a fascinating subject in its own in a variety of world environments. This course focuses on right. In addition the skills that you acquire as an historian are contemporary issues facing local and global communities today highly desirable in Higher Education and employment: the ability and in the future, ranging from climate change, globalisation and to think clearly; to weigh up arguments and to analyse. History is a sustainable living. These issues are illustrated by using case popular GCSE subject and AS/A Level allows you to develop your studies based on current events. This course is for you if you have enjoyment and understanding of major world events. an interest in how the world works and how we adapt to live in it. During the two years of A Level you will study the British Empire To succeed you need to be inquisitive about the world around you between 1857 and 1967 and The Cold War 1945 - 1991. We will and motivated to find solutions to contemporary global issues. be considering key questions such as how Britain came to assume such a vast Empire upon which the sun never set and why, having On the AS course you will be studying: Changing Physical amassed such an immense Empire, Britain relinquished much Environments, looking at climatic, tectonic and hydrological of it in a 20 year period after the end of World War Two. You change; and Changing Human Environments, looking at will study the key events in the expansion of the British Empire, population and settlement change. There is no coursework, but the significance of individuals such as Cecil Rhodes and the you will complete fieldwork to develop skills which you will be impact of World War One and World War Two in the process of examined on. decolonisation.

At A2 you will study two units. Throughout Contemporary The rise and fall of the British Empire provides an interesting Themes and Research, you will study extreme desert and contrast to the other examined module - The Cold War, 1945 tundra environments and globalisation. You will also complete - 1991. You will look at the origins of the ideological conflict an individual research enquiry which will be assessed through between the United States and Soviet Union and the impact that questions on the exam paper. You will then focus on aspects of key individuals such as Truman and Stalin had on the emerging sustainability, considering sustainable food, water and energy conflict. You will examine how the Cold War developed in the supplies and how we can develop sustainable cities. 1950s and 1960s and consider the impact the escalating arms race had, as well as the increasingly global nature of the conflict. A wide range of learning styles will be used to enable you to You will study the reasons for the improvement in relations undertake structured essays, decision making exercises and during the period of détente and the reason for its collapse and fieldwork related questions. You will use case studies to illustrate subsequent deterioration of relations into the ‘New Cold War’ in your theoretical understanding of human interactions within the the early 1980s. You will conclude your study with an examination physical environment, on a local, regional and global scale. You of the fascinating period 1985 - 1991 which saw the end of the will gain a range of analytical skills and will be encouraged to Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union. develop literacy, numeracy and computer literacy as well as more general presentational, problem-solving and communication skills. The final component of the History A Level comprises an historical investigation, looking at the history of Russia from 1682 - 1796. You will also participate in local fieldwork days, developing your investigation skills. You also have the opportunity to participate in international fieldwork, in Toronto, Iceland or Swaziland.

Please note that the course content is still unspecified for the linear start in 2016.

89 PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS & RELIGION POLITICS A LEVEL A LEVEL

In a general sense Philosophy addresses some of the big If you enjoy discussing and learning about political issues, then questions that face human beings: the Government and Politics specification will provide you with the tools to analyse and understand politics in depth. You do not have • What is the purpose of my life? to be an expert in politics to enjoy and succeed with this course • What am I? as we take you through each stage of the specification developing • What can I know? your knowledge. We start by discussing what democracy means • How should I live? and assessing whether it could be improved and reformed. • Why should I do what is right? You will learn many new concepts as you progress such as the • What are my obligations to other people? meaning of direct democracy, liberal democracy, power and • Does God exist? participation and whether voting really counts! • Is there a Life after Death? • Do humans really have freewill? From this introduction you will move to analysing political parties’ ideals and policies and why parties differ from each other in their You will notice here that the course covers three key areas of approaches. You will also study the election systems used in study: religion, philosophy and ethics which will allow you to gain the UK and find out why there are debates about reforming the both breadth and depth of knowledge. Philosophers try to take election system for Parliament. As the number of voters is falling these problems seriously and attempt to find real answers to them. over time you will look at alternative forms of political activity such This means attempting to apply rigorous logic, finding the right as pressure groups, direct action and discuss whether there is a types of evidence and evaluating possible approaches. It is not participation crisis in Britain. about sharing opinions; it is about the meticulous analysis of the problem and scrupulous attention to detail. Once you have completed the first unit of study regarding participation in democracy you will be introduced to how Our classes often involve lots of discussion but in order to be able government operates in Britain and how well it performs. This to discuss these ideas we have to read short but challenging texts. involves debates about the ‘presidential’ approach taken by Prime For instance, you will be introduced to important philosophers such Ministers and an analysis of whether Parliament performs its as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Mill and Kant and you will functions adequately. We then turn our attention to the role of the be asked to study and evaluate their approaches. If you’re a real courts and how well judges uphold civil liberties and discuss the ‘thinker’ and enjoy grappling with big questions and would relish nature of the UK Constitution. the opportunity to study this fascinating subject with like-minded people, then this course is for you! A2 - The Politics of the USA This involves you studying the American political system and involves an in-depth analysis of the American Constitution, the role of the powerful Supreme Court, Presidential politics and whether Congress is the ‘broken branch’ of American government. There is a real emphasis on the cultural aspects of American Politics and one discrete area of study is ethnic politics in the USA and how different groups have shaped and continue to shape US political debate.

90 PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY A LEVEL A LEVEL

Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. We look at Sociology is the study of society, explanations of social behaviour people’s motivations behind a range of different behaviours from and an investigation into individuals’ relationship with society. It a scientific point of view, looking at data in a rigorous way. You focuses on the social world, to include the influence of families, will explore research into a variety of behaviours in an attempt to mass media, education, religion, criminal justice system, social find answers such as ‘Are some people just born evil?’ ‘How do class, race and gender. Sociologists would claim that society is the you diagnose OCD?’ ‘Are each of the hemispheres of the brain single most important influence in your life, and would argue that responsible for different functions and behaviours and how would our behaviour can be largely explained by social circumstances we know?’ and experiences.

A successful Psychology student has an appetite for A Level Sociology will introduce you to points of view on society, understanding how scientific principles can be applied to human including those which largely approve of the way it works behaviour. If you are interested in people and inquisitive about (Functionalism) to those which argue for change (Marxism and their behaviour, this is the subject for you. High achieving Feminism). In Sociology much of what we investigate is open to Psychology students develop good analytical and problem solving interpretation; it is therefore desirable if students enjoy discussions skills, a keen eye for detail and enjoy using evidence to develop and debates. You must also like reading and writing as these are academic arguments. essential elements of the course. By studying Sociology you will learn to think critically and independently about society and your Psychology is unique in that it “fits” well with a wide range of place in it, gain the tools to think for yourself, and develop a critical other subjects from the Arts and Sciences. Whatever your career and informed understanding of the world around you. As such, it path from medicine to law, from media to business, from sport to is essential that you are interested in current affairs and you will teaching or criminology, Psychology provides you with an excellent benefit from keeping up to date with the news. foundation and many skills. You will study a range of sociological theories, perspectives and The course involves an exploration of human behaviour and the methods in order to understand the nature of social life. You will mind. You cover topics ranging from biological explanations of answer questions, such as: behaviour to how interacting with other people can influence your behaviour. You use a scientific approach, looking at research • Why do working class students achieve lower GCSE grades evidence. In the second year this is applied to specific topics than upper class students? such as eating behaviours, addiction and gender. You will learn • Why has the definition of childhood changed over time? by lectures, class discussions, working in groups, individual note • Why are there many more men in prison than women? taking and by carrying out your own research. It is fascinating but • Why are some countries richer than others? hard work. You will study the following key subject areas: Families and Households, Education, Research Methods, Global Development, Crime and Deviance and the relationship between Theory and Methods. Sociology is 100% exam based assessment, there is no coursework.

91 WORLD DEVELOPMENT A LEVEL

The world today is interrelated. Trade and aid are important ways of addressing development issues, but sometimes there are strings attached. A Level World Development attempts to describe and explain the complexity of issues that face the world today, such as raising standards of living, eliminating poverty and reducing pollution levels. You will build up a critical outlook on world situations, and gain an understanding of the interdependent nature of the modern world.

To succeed you will need to be inquisitive about the world around you and motivated to find solutions to contemporary global issues.

You will be taken through a series of illustrative case studies that highlight inter-linkages and interdependence. There is wide scope for you to research your own areas of interest, particularly through coursework. Valuable skills gained through studying World Development include communication, interpretation, evaluation and enquiry skills.

On the AS course you will be studying issues of development, resource use and global citizenship as well poverty and inequality. In addition to this you will complete a coursework portfolio. You will produce analysis of articles from a range of independently selected sources, and will write a 1000 word comparative essay. At A2 you will study perspectives of development, as well as themes relating to social development, including migration, education and health. You will produce an independently researched and written 3000 word individual report.

A wide range of learning styles will be used to enable you to undertake structured essays and decision making exercises. You will use case studies to illustrate your theoretical understanding, on a local, regional and global scale. You will gain a range of analytical skills and will be encouraged to develop literacy and numeracy literacy as well as presentational, problem-solving and communication skills.

92 The course was the best on offer and Penwith College was easy to get to from home. If you are looking for a career in catering, this course is the one for you. I really enjoy the cooking and making people happy when they like the meal. I am going to continue working to build my career.

Cyrus Newman from St Just Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma Previously from Cape Cornwall School

93 LANGUAGES Language is intrinsically linked with a country’s literature, traditions and history. The world will be opened up to you as your language skills develop and you become immersed in a new culture. You will have the opportunity to test your linguistic talents around the world, not just within Europe but further, where your chosen language may be spoken across the globe. FRENCH SPANISH A LEVEL A LEVEL

An ability to speak French is an advantage on the international Did you know that Spanish is spoken in 23 countries by more job market. A knowledge of French opens the doors of French than 400 million people and that it is the 2nd most important companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the global language with regard to international communication? It world (Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and North and sub-Saharan is also one of the official languages of the European Community, Africa). As the world’s fifth biggest economy and number-three the United Nations and Spain is one of the UK’s most important destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic trading partners. partner. That makes learning French an excellent choice for young people wanting to maximise their employment chances. The course at Penwith College will give you the opportunity to build on your knowledge of Spanish that you have acquired at The course at Penwith College will give you the opportunity to GCSE. One aspect of the course will be to improve your language build on your knowledge of French that you have acquired at skills; you will learn vocabulary based on a variety of topic areas GCSE. One aspect of the course will be to improve your language as well as grammar rules, which will enable you to make sense of skills, which means that you will learn vocabulary based on a the language and to use the language accurately. variety of topic areas as well as grammar rules, which will enable you to make sense of the language and to use the language You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, accurately. listening and writing through a wide range of materials, both inside and outside the classroom. Your lessons will be conducted You will develop all four language skills: speaking, reading, in specialist language rooms. You will also have access to our listening and writing and you will do this by using a wide range Languages Centre, where you can get help with research, of materials, both in and outside the classroom. Your lessons will homework or any other aspect of your studies. Once a week, you be conducted in specialist language rooms. You will also have will have a conversation session with one of our Spanish language access to our Languages Centre, where you can get help with assistants to help you improve your confidence in speaking. You your homework or any other aspect of your studies. Once a week, will also have the opportunity to take part in one of our language you will have a conversation session with our French Assistant to visits to Andalucía, in the south of Spain. help you improve your confidence in speaking. You will also have the opportunity to take part in one of two trips France. The Mini- The second aspect of your course will be to develop your Assistant Scheme involves a ten day stay in Brittany with a five knowledge of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. You day work experience placement in a primary school. We also offer will do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as an exchange trip to Morlaix. well as a Spanish language film and book.

The second aspect of your course will be to develop your At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still knowledge of French-speaking countries and their culture. You will under review, which means that specific topic choices have not yet do this by studying various topics as part of your course, as well as been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this a French film and a French book. information during all open events at College.

At the time of writing, the changes to this specification are still under review, which means that specific topic choices have not been finalised. However, we will be able to provide you with this information during all open events at College.

95 MATHEMATICS Mathematics underpins many industries today, forming foundations for technology, engineering, construction, science and medicine. You will benefit from the College’s promotion of excellence through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through development and experiences. You could test your knowledge and ability skills against other students across the country and compete in the UK Senior Mathematical Challenge. FURTHER MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS A LEVEL A LEVEL

Do you enjoy solving puzzles and playing strategy games? Do you Mathematics is a challenging and stimulating course that will want to develop a deep understanding of big ideas? Do you want encourage you to develop your mathematical skills, improve your to know ‘why’ and not just ‘how’? Do you want a stimulating and ability to think logically and enable you to determine solutions challenging course that will develop key skills such as problem- to a wide range of problems. If you enjoyed studying GCSE solving, logical reasoning, communication and resilience? If the Maths, particularly the more algebraic topics, and would like to answer is yes, this could be the course for you. significantly improve your mathematical skills, then this would be an ideal subject for you to study at AS/A Level. Further Mathematics provides an excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses as well as being a versatile The majority of the course is algebra based. By studying qualification that is well respected by employers. Further the course your algebraic skills will improve significantly as Mathematics is an essential requirement for many degree level you progress through the core modules. You will learn many Mathematics courses. By studying Further Mathematics you will mathematical techniques and their applications to a variety of increase your knowledge and understanding of mathematical practical situations. This will benefit the study of other subjects, techniques and their applications as well as enhancing your such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Psychology, study of other subjects, in particular Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Business Studies. The course provides an Geography, Psychology, Economics, Business Studies and PE. excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses such as Engineering, all of the Sciences, Medicine, Accountancy, Further Mathematics is a full AS or A Level qualification that you Architecture and Computer Science. It is also considered to can take alongside Mathematics. You will need to be studying (or be a facilitating subject for many other courses. It is a versatile have already achieved) the corresponding level in Mathematics. qualification that is well respected by employers. Taking A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics will give you two A Levels and will mean that you spend about half your time at If you are still not convinced then you may be interested to know college studying on your Mathematics courses, it is also possible that Mathematics is the only A Level proven to increase earnings to take AS Further Mathematics alongside either AS Mathematics in later life - by an average of 10% (source: www.gov.uk), although or the second year of A Level Mathematics, which will give you 1½ hopefully your motivation to study the course is one of interest in A Levels. learning about mathematics as opposed to being purely financial!

Further Mathematics is designed to stretch and challenge able young mathematicians by introducing you to new techniques and concepts, such as complex numbers and matrices, as well and studying material from A Level Mathematics in greater depth.

97 MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY Behind the camera or on the screen, analysis and creativity come together in these constantly evolving, exciting mediums. You may explore the richness of the history of cinema or explore modern techniques to capture a breathtaking moment. In the studio, cinema, outside with the amazing panorama of Cornwall to inspire you or travelling further afield to London, Rome or New York, your view of life through a lens will be enriched. FILM STUDIES MEDIA STUDIES A LEVEL A LEVEL

If you are fascinated about how films are made and constructed The media is a powerful entity which plays a significant role within then this course is for you. Film Studies is an academic society. The centrality of the media to human experience - from the qualification much like English Literature, although you will study conduct of everyday life, to the exercise of power, to the creation films as texts. If you enjoy in depth research and academic debate of culture - is inescapable. We live in an intensely mediated world, you will be well suited to this relevant and challenging qualification. as philosopher Marshall McLuhan famously said, “The Medium is the Message.” Over the course of the two years you will study a number of units which will test and extend your ability to recognise patterns, Media Studies is now a well-established field of academic study. meaning and iconography in both contemporary and historical There is a long history of academic research in this area, dating cinema. You will learn the language used by film scholars in back to the 1920s. This research draws on other academic decoding and analysing passages and complete films and will disciplines, but has increasingly developed its own distinctive compare and contrast film texts from different time periods and methods, concepts and theories. Indeed, Media education is an cultures. You could look at the ideologically significant changes essential requirement for active participation in contemporary in US culture as represented in John Carpenter’s Halloween society: it teaches you to be a critical consumer of mass media (1978) and Wes Craven’s Scream (1996), where recent defeats in and a more informed and engaged citizen. Vietnam and changes in gender representation had huge effects on the US fabric. Or you might look at Contemporary Mexican Media Studies is not about watching films and reading Cinema and films such as Amores Perros (Love is a Bitch, 2000) newspapers, it is about actively engaging with media practice and Y tu Mama Tambien (And Your Mother Too, 2001), looking into and production, social and cultural theory and critical thinking. Mexican identity and ideology. One thing is certain: Film Studies This course will enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of A Level at Penwith College will change how you look at the world the media and its role in your daily life by providing you with the through cinema. ability to deconstruct, analyse, evaluate and create media texts. You will study the way media - TV, Radio, Film, News, Music, You will also complete engaging practical and research based Publishing, Social Media, Advertising, Games - are constructed coursework which forms just under half of your grade. You through technical, visual and audio codes to better understand the have the option to use our dedicated editing suites and camera powerful and complex messages we receive as an audience. equipment in the production of your own short films, or you can use our extensive library of journals and resources to compile in You will also explore production processes and develop skills in depth research documents and academic essays which display photography and layout and design, using programmes such as your aptitude and academic nous. Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, when producing your own print products. In the second year you will develop camerawork and editing skills in the production of audio-visual work including short films and music videos.

Drawing on the best academic traditions from the arts, humanities and social sciences whilst incorporating practical vocational skills, AS/A Level Media Studies offers a challenging and exciting course of study that will enable you to develop skills and knowledge that are crucially important to our contemporary world.

99 PHOTOGRAPHY GAMES DEVELOPMENT A LEVEL LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the If you love the exciting and imaginative worlds which exist in things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. It digital games but are not sure if you wish to commit to a full time is a powerful language which speaks to our emotions. It allows us Games Diploma then this course is for you. This course can be to tell our story and show others our framing of the world around taken as part of an A Level programme and will allow you to have us. access to the innovative and excellent teaching and resources in Penwith College’s Game Labs, but it will also allow you to keep If you enjoy creating photographic images, then the photography your options open and complete three other A Levels alongside it. course will stretch and challenge you by providing an opportunity Ambitious programmers may want to take the course alongside to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, A Levels in Maths, Physics and Computing, whilst talented artists analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical may choose to mix in A Level Art, Graphics and Media or Film and expressive skills. The course encourages the development Studies. of your own visual language while improving your knowledge and understanding of the broad visual, cultural and theoretical contexts You will learn the fundamental skills of game development and in which contemporary photographers operate. the complex and challenging skills required to work in this fast expanding industry. Working in digital 3D is a fundamental skill in You will learn a broad range of photographic and camera skills the creative digital industries and you will learn how to model and - both analogue and digital - utilising traditional darkroom and construct fully realised 3D assets. digital Photoshop techniques, working with industry-standard equipment and workspaces to support you from image capture Your practical journey will begin learning how to work in digital through to exhibition. You will learn how to develop your contextual 3D using industry standard software and hardware. You will learn understanding and record your progress and workflow in the form the pipeline used in industry to meet the expectations of creative of a sketchbook. The course will provide you with the skills and briefs and will build skills to meet and exceed these goals. You understanding for you to develop the ability to create innovative will work in bespoke Games Labs with immersive surround sound and individual work. It will teach you to appreciate photographic and 60” LCD televisions with staff who are accredited to teach the theory and practice and understand the work of important artists Autodesk software you will be using. and pioneers in the history and development of the photographic medium. As the course progresses you will move into a development environment which utilises the Unreal 4 games engine. In this AS/A Level Photography will offer you the chance to take risks, forum you will learn how to compile all of your 3D assets into a discover ideas and realise your creative potential. The course fully functioning 3D world. To begin with you will learn how to code aims to create perceptive, resourceful and creative photographers basic functionality in your world using Unreal’s visual scripting with strong transferable skills, that can be applied to a range of language or if you have the ability there is the option to work more commercial and art based careers. rigorously in C++ which is the industry standard language for games programming.

You will also complete more traditional research and written work which explores the hardware and techniques used in game production as well as the ability to analyse and respond to products which exist in the games sphere. You will have access to the College’s hardware library which is fully stocked with the latest Next Gen consoles and hardware such as Oculus Rift head sets and motion control input.

100 MEDIA & GAMES CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & PROGRESSION 2 TECHNOLOGY UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

The Progression 2 Media and Games pathway allows you to study the UAL Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production and This exciting new course will offer you a greater opportunity to Technology. This pathway will provide training for those intending explore challenges in visual, audio and interactive media and to work in the media and games industries and will provide the apply your creative and practical skills to a range of medium- opportunity to develop a range of competences and techniques, specific assignments. We are part of a unique partnership with personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance University of the Arts London that will give you direct experience in working life in these fields. of higher education schemes and projects. This course is fun, challenging, hard work, and will help you to decide what pathway In completing this Diploma you will obtain a qualification which you would like to pursue after completing the course. will enable progression to further study, training, or employment and which will enable you to make informed choices with regard This is a wide scope media course that allows you to develop to a career in the media and games sector. You will also have skills in either specialist subjects or a wide range of different developed creative and practical skills that may be applicable fields of the creative media production. The options include video in other work situations or will enable you to progress to Level production, radio and sound or journalism and print, although you 3 qualifications in areas such as games development, creative may combine the pathways in the theme based course structure. media production, art and design, performing arts or music and You may try your hand at advertising, fiction production and music music technology. video projects as well as photography and animation.

You will study the following units: During the two years of the course you will undertake practical, • Introduction to creative media methods and skills hands on projects to develop your core creative skills and software • Introduction to production techniques in creative media expertise. You will learn to use industry standard equipment • Understanding an audience in creative media production and software during workshop sessions and guided studio time • Contextual research for creative media production working on both PCs and iMacs. The software we use includes: • Exploring audio production and technology Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe • Exploring visual production and technology After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Flash. • Exploring interactive media production and technology You will learn about how the creative industries work and be • Personal project and presentation in creative media production encouraged to work on live projects for clients to gain commercial experience. UAL Diplomas are vocationally related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge and understanding by applying their Previous students have gone on to work as camera operators, learning and skills in a work-related context. They are effective animators, photographers, game designers, concept artists, because they engage learners to take responsibility for their own 3D modellers, creative writers and graphic design artists after learning and to develop skills that are essential for the work-place. completing study at a higher level. These skills include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and accurately completing administrative tasks and processes. All Progression 2 pathways will include English and Maths up to Level 2. Students will study either GCSE or Functional Skills to ensure that they achieve at Level 2 before progressing onto Level 3 courses.

101 GAMES, ANIMATION & VFX SKILLS GAMES DESIGN NEXT GEN LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA UAL LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

NextGen Skills Academy, a pioneering organisation backed by If you enjoy playing and exploring the imagined worlds which exist both government and industry funding, has launched its first in digital games then this is the course for you. You will learn the course, the Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills tools and techniques required to design complex game worlds and with its partner awarding organisation AIM Awards. environments which push the boundaries of creativity as we move into an age when digital games are now recognised as an art form. The diploma will provide you with a Level 3 qualification, which is The course has been specifically developed by The University of equivalent to three A Levels. As well as the delivery of relevant the Arts, London as a response to older, less creative diplomas and up to date course content that has been written by industry and you will be at the head of a new generation of creative to replicate today’s real-world work environment, you will have practitioners. unprecedented access to industry mentors and industry-designed live briefs, set and assessed by a group of leading companies You will start by learning the fundamentals of working in the games from the sectors being studied. Over two years, you will build a and creative digital industries. You will learn vital research and portfolio relevant to industry needs and as preparation for either development skills and the ability to work on rough and prototype working in these sectors or as a progression to Higher Education work either individually or as part of a team. You will assess and or higher Apprenticeships. share feedback on your learning to critique your own and others work and then you will respond to this with new materials. There The essential feature of this qualification is that the content is is a consistent focus on digital artists and game designers to be being driven by industry. The design of the qualification has reflective in their practice and knowing when to pass a product on been in response to direct input from an industry representative to the next part of the pipeline is an invaluable skill. group of employers from across the games, animation and VFX industries. The qualification structure has been designed on the Your practical journey will begin learning how to work in digital principle of a two year full time Diploma (1080 hours) that covers 3D using industry standard software and hardware. You will learn all of these elements: the fundamentals, industry working practice the pipeline used in industry to meet the expectations of creative and technical learning about each and all of the games, animation briefs and will build skills to meet and exceed these goals. You and VFX industries. By studying all three areas, you will be able will work in bespoke Games Labs with immersive surround sound to make the connections between them and acquire transferable and 60” LCD televisions with staff who are accredited to teach the skills such that, towards the end of the Diploma, you will be Autodesk software you will be using. equipped to make a more considered career decision. As the course progresses you will move into a development Due to the content, the style of delivery and the assessment environment which utilises the Unreal 4 games engine. In this methodology that underpins this qualification, there are a number forum you will learn how to compile all of your 3D assets into a of possible progression routes available to you. The inclusion of fully functioning 3D world. To begin with you will learn how to code research, presentation, essay writing and exams as assessment basic functionality in your world using Unreal’s visual scripting tools will ensure that, if you progress to a degree level course, language or, if you have the ability, there is the option to work you will be well served with the acquisition of study skills that will more rigorously in C++ which is the industry standard language support you to be able to cope with the independent learning that for games programming. The limits on what can be produced are will be required of you at any Higher Education institute. only defined by your ability and effort and Penwith College Games have a rich history in publishing games and winning national A clear understanding of how the games, animation and VFX awards for our work. You are in good hands! industries work in practice and experience of working to a specific industry brief in a way that replicates industry methods of project management will ensure that any student choosing to progress their learning and career path through a Higher Level Apprenticeship or a Degree Apprenticeship will be able to start work immediately. Abilities in the basic concepts of art, maths and programming will be of great support to students, apprentices and new employees whatever their progression route.

102 I’ve enjoyed meeting new people at Penwith College and the things I’ve learnt while here. I’d advise any future students to choose something you really enjoy and do the very best you can.

Cloë Carter from Penzance Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma Previously from Mounts Bay Academy

103 MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS You will be joining a vibrant and dynamic department with opportunities to showcase your talents in one of the many performance spaces within the College, or beyond. As part of the artistic community which Cornwall is celebrated for, all the world really is your stage. Supported by experienced lecturers and technicians, your course will give you a solid foundation from which to springboard your talents. Bands, theatre groups and West End performers have all emerged from this exciting department and we keenly await the chance to see your talents.

104 DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES MUSIC A LEVEL A LEVEL

If you enjoy learning about all aspects of Drama and Theatre then This course will give an all-round understanding of and ability in this course will really suit you. It is largely a practical course but the whole world of music, across a range of styles and techniques, we always want to consider the work of influential playwrights, looking at practitioners in as many genres as we can fit into the directors and theatre companies that make theatre so exciting and schedule. Music A Level is the back bone of music for anyone who diverse. wants to become a serious musician.

It will provide you with the necessary skills to analyse and In this course you will learn the central aspects of music: appreciate any play text or performance recognising how historical Performance; Composition; Analysis. Central aspects means and cultural contexts inform all areas of theatre making whilst you will play to a high level (you must be a grade 5 player to developing your performance skills. We have an excellent learning start the course). In composition you will grow to understand the environment; our classes take place in a drama rehearsal room or mechanics of music, how it works in terms of harmony, structure a theatre space. This dedicated space encourages you to develop and arranging, and you will be able to recognise and talk about your understanding of professional working theatre. different styles of music. Anyone taking this course must read music as discussions about styles and compositional techniques We approach the study of Drama and Theatre from three key will all be based on notation. viewpoints: • Actor: As an actor you will develop your acting skills - A brilliant aspect of the course is that you get to work with an interpretation of character, exploration of style, voice, accompanist each week in order that your recital is as polished as physicality and stage relationships with others. possible. As a result, in this section of the course most students • Director: As a director you will develop your interpretative get an A grade. skills when working with plays. You will instigate ideas for performance and develop a directorial vision when working on As a good musician you will need to be able to hear what is original material or text. happening in music and we will spend a lot of time developing • Designer: As a designer you will develop your design skills your ability to listen. By the end of the course you will be able to and consider how design impacts upon an audience. You will work out what notes and chords are being played. This of course develop ideas for set creation, costume, lighting and sound means your composing will improve as you will be able to write design. down what you can hear in your head. Listening to a range of composers will give an idea of what you can write, so the whole This course is designed to provide a balance between course is linked. performance, research, analysis and design. It is a collaborative course and will help you to develop important communication Taught by experienced musicians, the course is exactly right if you skills, confidence, imagination, creativity and promote personal want to progress in music performing; film music composing; song and social development. Group work is at the heart of the course writing or music education. and you will enjoy working closely with others, responding to and giving supportive feedback.

105 MUSIC PRACTITIONER MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ROCKSCHOOL LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA DIPLOMA

If you are interested in producing and engineering music of any This course is closely industry related helping you to gain genre, then this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity practical skills which will be essential for pursuing a career in to independently produce and engineer in a recording studio, use the music industry. The course is a one or two year programme sequencing software, set-up and operate a PA system and use that develops your skills in both the technology and performance music technology in performance. aspects of the music industry. You may use the qualification to study a degree course in music or use the skills that you have The focus of the course is on producing and engineering music. learnt to forge your own career in the industry. Students will record a range of music in the studio as well as operate the live sound for the College concerts. They will also You will rehearse in our specialised practice studios which are develop computer music skills in midi/audio sequencing and fully equipped with PA and backline equipment, use our iMac suite sampling and study the music industry. for sequencing/media based work and will work in our theatre/ performance space learning how to use live sound and lighting Towards the end of the course, learners will create an effective equipment. studio recording that can be marketed to a target audience. Each student will experience the different roles and responsibilities You will be taught by lecturers who still work within the within the studio environment and develop an understanding of the professional music arena from performance artists to music organisational processes and planning involved. technology experts. The course develops practical skills in the key areas of music You will receive one half hour instrumental or vocal lesson per technology and over the course students will complete a portfolio week with your own personal music tutor who will help you CD containing a wide range of work. to develop your playing skills and take you through graded examinations if needed, as these can count towards UCAS points. Students will have an opportunity to work with students on other As well as attending lectures and rehearsals, as an aspiring programmes on joint recording and live projects. musician you will be expected to spend a minimum of one hour per evening practising your chosen instrument. Competition There are many important opportunities in Higher Education, and for careers within the music industry is highly competitive and many career possibilities for those proficient in handling music you will need to show enthusiasm, drive, determination and technology. This qualification has been widely accepted by Higher professionalism. Education providers and provides valuable experience for students aiming for HE in the subject. Music technology careers could You will have many opportunities to perform at external events include work as a sound engineer, record producer or a teacher. throughout the academic year in order to gain confidence and develop your skills as a performer in front of real audiences. Students performed this year at the St Ives Theatre, The Lugger Penzance, Sound Nightclub, Mazey Day, Notes on the Green and Lafrowda.

Outside lecturers and music professionals will visit from time to time in order to help develop your skills and advise you on how to pursue a career within the music industry.

106 MUSIC MUSIC PRACTITIONER ROCKSCHOOL LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA ROCKSCHOOL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

This course is aimed at helping you to gain practical skills essential to a career in the music industry. This one year course This course is closely industry related helping you to gain practical gives a good grounding for progression on to the Rockschool skills which will be essential for pursuing a career in the music Level 3 Extended Diploma course. industry. The course is a two year programme that develops your skills in both the technology and performance aspects of the music You will rehearse in our specialised practice studios which are fully industry. You may use the qualification to study a degree course equipped with P.A and backline equipment, will use our iMac suite in music or use the skills that you have learnt to forge your own for sequencing/media based work and will work in our theatre/ career in the industry. performance space learning how to use live sound and lighting equipment. You will rehearse in our specialised practice studios which are fully equipped with PA and backline equipment, use our iMac suite You will be taught by lecturers who still work within the for sequencing/media based work and will work in our theatre/ professional music arena from performance artists to music performance space learning how to use live sound and lighting technology experts. equipment.

You will receive one half hour instrumental or vocal lesson per You will be taught by lecturers who still work within the week with your own personal music tutor who will help you professional music arena from performance artists to music to develop your playing skills and take you through graded technology experts. examinations if needed, as these can count towards UCAS points. You will receive one half hour instrumental or vocal lesson As well as attending lectures and rehearsals, as an aspiring per week with your own personal music tutor who will help musician you will be expected to spend a minimum of one hour you to develop you playing skills and take you through graded per evening practising your chosen instrument. Competition examinations if needed, as these can count towards UCAS points. for careers within the music industry is highly competitive and you will need to show enthusiasm, drive, determination and As well as attending lectures and rehearsals, as an aspiring professionalism. musician you will be expected to spend a minimum of one hour per evening practising your chosen instrument. Competition You will have many opportunities to perform at external events for careers within the music industry is highly competitive and throughout the academic year in order to gain confidence and you will need to show enthusiasm, drive, determination and develop your skills as a performer in front of real audiences. professionalism. Students performed this year at the St Ives Theatre, The Lugger Penzance, Sound Nightclub, Mazey Day, Notes on the Green and You will have many opportunities to perform at external events Lafrowda. throughout the academic year in order to gain confidence and develop your skills as a performer in front of real audiences. Outside lecturers and music professionals will visit from time to Students performed this year at the St Ives Theatre, The Lugger time in order to help develop your skills and advise you on how to Penzance, Sound Nightclub, Mazey Day, Notes on the Green and pursue a career within the music industry. Lafrowda.

Outside lecturers and music professionals will visit from time to time in order to help develop your skills and advise you on how to pursue a career within the music industry.

107 SCIENCE You will have many opportunities to enrich your learning experience with fellow Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students. The College is a member of the Royal Society Associate Schools and College scheme, and you will benefit from these close links with the UK’s most prestigious scientific institution. With a guest lecture programme that has included speakers from the Institute of Physics and behind the scenes tours at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, the study of science at the College has never been more exciting.

108 BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY A LEVEL A LEVEL

The world is currently undergoing a biological revolution! With If you enjoy the study of the substances that make both us and modern advances in molecular biology, scientists have been able the things that surround us then Chemistry is a subject you should to make significant advances in genetics, medicine, agriculture consider studying. Chemistry is everywhere; from the food we eat and biotechnology. As a result topics like genetic engineering are and the water we drink, from the clothes we wear and our mobile rarely out of the news. Studying Biology will give you a greater phones to the medicines that keep us healthy. understanding of traditional areas of Biology and these topical issues. Chemistry is truly the “central science”. New breakthroughs in fields such as genetics, biochemistry, medicine, materials science, Biology A Level goes into much more detail than you will have forensics, nanotechnology, drug discovery, the environment and covered at GCSE. You will study biological molecules, cells, next-generation computer hardware are all driven by chemistry. nutrition, gas exchange and transport systems in the first year. Studying A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight into The second year builds on work completed in the first year and the contemporary world of chemistry. includes the biochemistry of respiration and photosynthesis, nervous systems, homeostasis, genetics, variation, populations, Emphasis throughout the course is on developing your knowledge, evolution and ecosystems. competence and confidence in practical skills and problem solving, together with enhancing your understanding of key chemical ideas Biology, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout and how they link to each other. All this makes A Level Chemistry the course you will carry out many practical activities including a challenging and interesting subject. laboratory based investigations and ecological field studies. You will be awarded a Practical Endorsement along with your A Level Chemistry is a fascinating and fundamental subject. You will study Biology. Biology will give you the skills to make connections and 13 topic areas; each will allow you to explore a topic containing associations with all living things around you. You will become different key concepts. Once the features of a chemical topic have confident in a variety of mathematical and problem solving skills been developed, you will consider the applications and relevance and you will develop an understanding of how society makes to everyday life. decisions about biological issues. Examples of topics you will study in the first year include Being such a broad subject, you are bound to find a specific area the study of fundamental areas such as organic chemistry, of interest, plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting energy, quantitative chemistry and chemical bonding alongside careers including Veterinary Science, Genetics, Forensic Science contemporary issues such as atmospheric chemistry. In the and many in Healthcare. second year these topics are studied in more depth and new areas introduced such as 13C NMR spectroscopy. A variety of teaching methods are used with an emphasis on practical experimentation.

109 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PHYSICS A LEVEL A LEVEL

Do you want to gain an insight into the scientific processes Physics is the study of matter, energy and their interactions. It is that control and affect the environment? If so, through studying the science that underpins all other sciences by describing the Environmental Studies you will gain an understanding of how ways that particles are held together by the forces of nature, in different events and cycles within the environment interrelate, the order to build the atoms and molecules that make up everything human impacts on these events and cycles, and the strategies you are, everything you touch and everything in the universe. If that can be used to minimise the problems caused. you wish to be challenged with new concepts and learn how the universe works then physics is the right subject for you. In your first year you will be given an introduction to the biodiversity of life on planet Earth. You will investigate the reasons As a subject, it develops a wide range of valuable skills: numerate why the conservation of life on Earth is important and the methods problem solving; data analysis; experimental skills; the ability which may be used to achieve effective conservation. You will also to describe and explain physical phenomena; and application study the ecological relationships between organisms, and their of physics knowledge to new situations. It will enable you to relationship with the abiotic environment. understand new discoveries in particle physics, material science, astrophysics and cosmology. You will develop a number of field work techniques which are studied both within the laboratory and in the field. You will explore You will start the course by building on your knowledge of Physics why physical resources such as atmospheric gases, water and from GCSE Science whilst developing the essential skills needed mineral nutrients are essential for life on Earth and how humans to work as a physicist. You will study a variety of topics; such as exploit and manage these resources to provide higher material mechanics, particle physics and astrophysics. How this theory living standards. links to experimental work will be developed in core practical sessions where you will gain the skills in designing and executing In your second year of study you will investigate the problems experiments. of future energy supply and how these may be resolved; this is investigated through the study of the energy resources which are Physics A Level is a well-respected subject that can open many available for use. You will also develop an understanding of a different career paths. These not only include physics and range of atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial pollutants, and the engineering in higher education but also a variety of university strategies which may be used to minimise releases, treat effluents courses including mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and manage the damage caused. geology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, environmental science. The skills gained in physics can be used in many areas, You will also look at the factors controlling human population such as the armed forces, finance, law and journalism. growth, which you will consider in relation to the demands placed upon the planet’s resources and life-support systems. You will analyse food and forestry production systems, with particular emphasis on the limiting factors affecting productivity, the environmental problems caused by these systems and the ways in which problems can be addressed. You will finish the second year by considering the sustainability of human lifestyles, by reviewing the evidence from all of the other modules of the specification.

110 I chose Penwith College because of the atmosphere and I’m really enjoying the hot topics that I study. I’d advise any new students to get a pack of friends and have fun!

Tim Carney from Hayle Economics, History, Media and Sociology A Levels and the Tennis Academy Previously from St Ives School

111 SPORT, LEISURE & PUBLIC SERVICES You will have the opportunity to participate, compete and excel in a wide range of physical activities at Penwith College. You will also be able become a member of our Academy programmes irrespective of your academic course or standard of performance. Our sports teams play within the British Colleges Sport organisation, which run leagues and cups across the country, as well as sport specific competitions and tournaments. Teams from the College have competed in the BCS National finals and travelled across the South West as well as to London, Birmingham, Dubai and Japan where we have had success on both regional and national levels within competitive sport.

Provision has been made for a wide spectrum of abilities with recreational sessions and non-competitive activities. There are indoor hockey leagues, mixed netball games, six-a-side football and alternative activities like gig rowing and mountain biking. You will have the opportunity for personal development by taking part in the Sports Leaders Awards schemes, for which the College has been awarded Sports Leader UK Academy status and through which over 800 students have already trained. Students are involved in volunteering in local primary, secondary and special schools as well as at community events such as the Cornwall School Games.

Within our Public Services programme you will benefit from visits by members of the uniformed and armed services who, alongside the many former service personnel that make up our teaching team, will put you through your paces, pushing you physically and mentally. We look forward to seeing you in the career of your choice as you join the successes of our past students. PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE A LEVEL LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA

The Physical Education course is designed for those students who The Sport and Exercise Science course is a scientific based have an interest in the main theoretical components of physical programme that prepares you for work in sport, or progression education and also for those who display a high sporting level in at on to Higher Education to study a sport science related degree least one sport as a performer or coach. such as Physical Education, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology or Sports Biomechanics. You will look at anatomical, physiological and psychological theories and apply them to current sporting activity and You will study the three units of the Certificate in the first year; performance. Everyone on the course will undertake personal these include Anatomy for Sport and Exercise, Sport and Exercise study, where you will analyse sporting performance and develop Physiology and Sport and Exercise Psychology in conjunction ways to improve either your own personal skill level or that with your A Level programme. The Certificate is equivalent to an of others, if looking at the coaching element. You will also be AS Level. This can lead into your second year where an additional assessed in personal skill levels and in competitive practical 3 units are studied. These could include Sport and Exercise situations. Massage, Sports Nutrition and Sports Injuries to complete the Subsidiary Diploma (6 units) worth an A Level. The first year will give you an introduction to physical education including anatomy and physiology, acquiring movement skills, and During the course you will take on the role of being employed socio-cultural studies relating to participation in physical activity. within the sport and active leisure industry when completing The aim is to ensure that all the basic concepts are covered assignments and activities. Each assignment will be based around and then for you to be able to apply these to practical situations a scenario which reflects tasks / projects that sports employees to enhance performance and skill level. The practical element would be undertaking in the workplace. For example, a health and of the course is covered through the acquiring, developing and fitness instructor conducting client health and fitness assessments. evaluating practical skills in physical education module. This includes a practical assessment in two activities as a performer, Classes are taught through classroom lectures, group discussions official or coach. You will also be examined on knowledge of as well as a variety of practical sessions using the extensive general practical activity preparation. facilities at the College, including a purpose built sports hall, fitness suite, 3G astro and massage suites. There is also an opportunity The second year of the course further develops the principles for you to take part in industry recognised additional qualifications learnt in year one and covers the topics of socio cultural studies, which will enhance your experience, skills and employability. The sports psychology and sport physiology. These topics are course will particularly suit you if you enjoy learning in a practical applied to current elite performance and involves many of the environment, but will also stretch you academically. key principles being linked to development in world or Olympic performances. The practical component in the second year of study includes your assessment in one practical activity as either a performer, official or coach and must be linked to the full competitive sporting environment. You will also complete a written coursework component based on a self-analysis of six key skills in your chosen activity area.

113 SPORT SPORT: DEVELOPMENT, COACHING & PROGRESSION 2 FITNESS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

The Progression 2 Sport pathway allows you to study the BTEC This Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Certificate in Sport, and is broadly equivalent to two GCSEs. Fitness) course includes elements of both theory and practical BTEC Firsts are vocationally related qualifications, where you will sport and will allow you to investigate the diversity within sport, develop knowledge and understanding by applying learning and health and the leisure industry. skills in a work-related context. The course will teach you to apply your sporting knowledge, as The course will engage you to take responsibility for your own well as test your practical ability, by covering a range of units learning and to develop skills that are essential for the workplace. including Sports Coaching, Fitness Testing and Programming, The course will involve two online externally assessed units, Sports Development and Sport as a Business. Fitness Testing and Training, and Anatomy and Physiology. In addition to this you will complete six internally assessed units During the course you will take on the role of being employed including Planning and Leading Sports Activities and Injury and within the sport and active leisure industry when completing the Sports Performer. Each assignment will be based around a assignments and activities. Each assignment will be based around scenario which reflects tasks and projects that sports employees a scenario which reflects tasks / projects that sports employees would be undertaking in the workplace. For example, a health would be undertaking in the workplace. For example, a health fitness instructor conducting client health and fitness assessments. fitness instructor conducting client health and fitness assessments.

You will learn in a range of methods including practical Classes are taught through classroom lectures, group discussions experiences and theory based lessons. You will be taught in as well as a variety of practical sessions using the extensive classroom lectures, practical sport and group discussions using facilities at the College, including a purpose build sports hall, the extensive facilities at the College, including a purpose built fitness suite, 3G astro and massage suites. There is also sports hall, fitness suite, 3G astro and massage suites. Alongside an opportunity to take part in industry recognised additional the Progression 2 Sport pathway you will study Maths and English qualifications which will enhance your experience, skills and for 4 hours each a week. Progression onto a Level 3 course will employability. only be secured once you have completed the BTEC Certificate in Sport and achieved a C grade in either GCSE Maths or English. The course will particularly suit you if you enjoy learning in a practical environment, but also stretch you academically. It is an ideal route if you want to pursue a career in health and fitness, sports therapy, sports coaching or teaching. It is broadly equivalent to three GCE A Levels.

114 SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

The Sport and Exercise Science course is a scientific based This Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services includes programme that prepares you for work in sport, or progression elements of both theory and practical work. This course prepares on to Higher Education to study a sport science related degree you for the entry tests carried out by the emergency services and such as Physical Education, Sports Therapy, Sports Psychology, armed forces. It will also improve your fitness level, teach you Exercise Physiology or Sports Biomechanics. leadership and team building skills and help you to develop an understanding of the public services which form the cornerstone of The course is an academic programme that combines theory our society. and some practical sessions to cover the sport and exercise sciences’ core elements of anatomy, physiology, psychology and Inter-personal skills are at test throughout, and you are actively biomechanics. encouraged to aim towards being confident in looking after yourself; it could be ironing a shirt, or leading a team of personnel The course will include units such as Sport and Exercise on Bodmin Moor with map and compass. The skills taught in Psychology, Research Methods and Exercise for Specific Groups. the course can easily be transferred to management or similar During the course you will take on the role of being employed vocations where leadership and decision making are important. within the sport and active leisure industry when completing You will study a range of units including Understanding Discipline, assignments and activities. Each assignment will be based around Leadership and Teamwork and Nautical Studies. a scenario which reflects tasks / projects that sports employees would be undertaking in the workplace. For example, a health and During the course you will take on the role of being employed fitness instructor conducting client health and fitness assessments. within the Uniformed Services when completing assignments and activities. Each assignment will be based around a scenario which Classes are taught through classroom lectures, group discussions reflects tasks and projects that employees would be undertaking in as well as a variety of practical sessions using the extensive the Uniformed Public Services working environment. facilities at the College, including a purpose built sports hall, fitness suite, 3G astro and massage suites. There is also an opportunity to take part in industry recognised additional qualifications which will enhance your experience, skills There is also an opportunity for you to take part in industry and employability. The final qualification is broadly equivalent to recognised additional qualifications which will enhance your three A Levels and is well regarded by the Uniformed Services and experience, skills and employability. The course will particularly Higher Education institutions for progression. suit you if you enjoy learning in a practical environment, but also stretch you academically. It is broadly equivalent to three A Levels.

115 ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP EXERCISE TO MUSIC INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? This is a multi-pathway framework, catering for the UK outdoors The Intermediate Exercise to Music Instructor Apprenticeship sector as well as providing opportunities for coaches and activity is designed for people who are already employed in the fitness leaders. The expectation is that this framework is completed in a industry, and for those who want to enter the industry and progress minimum duration of 12 months. Please note it is recommended their careers. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly that apprentices are contracted and employed for a minimum of skilled and vocationally competent workforce for the health 30 hours on publicly funded programmes. This Apprenticeship and fitness sector to provide a quality service to clients. The is designed for people who are already employed in the outdoor Apprenticeship is aimed at those who wish to learn the skills and industry or as coaches and activity leaders, and for those who knowledge to plan and prepare a group exercise to music session want to enter the sports or outdoor activity industry. The aim of for a mixed ability group. It is suitable for those who already have a this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled and vocationally good level of experience of attending exercise to music sessions. competent workforce for the outdoor education / sports coaching sectors and to provide a quality service to clients. Programme Content: This apprenticeship includes the following elements: Programme Content: • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: Fitness - Exercise to Music Based (QCF) • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership • YMCA Award Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - (QCF) Exercise to Music Based (QCF) • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills and Activities • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths for Sport and Active Leisure (Outdoor Education or Sports • Level 2 Functional Skills in English Coaching pathways) • Employer Rights and Responsibilities (work book) • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics • Level 2 Functional Skills in English The qualification includes 6 Units: • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book) • Anatomy and physiology for exercise • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment The qualification consists of the following units: • Principles of exercise, fitness and health • Expedition Experience • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and • Leading Outdoor and Adventurous Activities physical activity • Outdoor and Adventurous Activities • Planning group exercise to music sessions • Instructing group exercise to music sessions What is involved? To gain the Level 2 Activity Leadership Apprenticeship learners will Each taught session is structured to include as much variety as be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions possible, with a combination of lectures, workshops and practical at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills sessions. (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; What is involved? these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. To gain the Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructors Apprenticeship learners will be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.

116 GYM INSTRUCTOR PERSONAL TRAINER LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

Who is the course for? Who is the course for? The Intermediate Gym Instructor Apprenticeship is designed for The Advanced Personal Trainer Apprenticeship is for people who people who are already employed in the fitness industry, and for already have a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing and wish to those who want to enter the industry and progress their careers. continue their professional development into Personal Training. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled and It is designed for those who are already employed in the fitness vocationally competent workforce for the health and fitness sector industry and for those who want to progress their careers. The to provide a quality service to clients. aim of this Apprenticeship is to supply a highly skilled, vocationally competent workforce within the Personal Training sector and to Programme Content: provide a quality service to clients. This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: • YMCA Award Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Programme Content: Fitness - Gym Based Exercise (QCF) This Apprenticeship includes the following elements: • YMCA Award Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym • YMCA Award Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training (QCF) Based Exercise (QCF) • YMCA Award Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (QCF) • Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics • Level 2 Functional Skill in Mathematics • Level 2 Functional Skill in English • Level 2 Functional Skill in English • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book) • Employer rights and responsibilities (work-book)

And consists of 6 units: The certificate consists of 7 units: • Unit 1 - Anatomy and physiology for exercise • Anatomy and physiology for exercise • Unit 2 - Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment • Unit 3 - Principles of exercise, fitness and health • Principles of exercise, fitness and health • Unit 4 - Know how to support clients who take part in exercise • Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and and physical activity physical activity • Unit 5 - Planning gym based exercise • Applying the principles of nutrition as part of a personal training • Unit 6 - Instructing gym based exercise programme • Programming personal training with clients This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career • Delivering personal training as a gym instructor in a health club or sports/leisure centre environment. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to This course is designed for those looking to pursue a career as a structure and instruct safe, effective and motivating resistance personal trainer in a health club, sports/leisure centre environment training exercises and programmes. or on a self-employed basis. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to structure and instruct safe, effective, motivating, one What is involved? to one, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive To gain the Level 2 Gym Instructors Apprenticeship learners will be programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client. expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills What is involved? (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of To gain the Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship learners will externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; be expected to attend a one day college induction, taught sessions these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations. at college to complete the mandatory units, and functional skills (if applicable). Further assessment is through a combination of externally set written tests and internally assessed assignments; these require self-study and tutor visits at employer locations.

117 ACADEMIES Please note that Academies can only be taken in conjunction with a full-time programme of study. As a full-time student you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence. Whether your interest is sporting, academic or artistic, we have created programmes and support to help you excel. As part of any Academy you can expect to enjoy success during your time at Penwith College, but the skills you acquire will stay with you as you progress to university, career and into life as an enriched individual. Academy activities are included into your timetable, enabling you to access as much as possible without interfering with your studies. In addition to the Academies on the following pages, Truro and Penwith College also offers other Academies at the Truro College campus. Transport may be provided for those wishing to take part. Please see the Sports Academies leaflet or the Truro College Prospectus for further information. ACADEMIC ACADEMY BADMINTON ACADEMY

Do you enjoy being introduced to new ideas? All players are welcome from enthusiastic beginners to county and Do you want to learn about topics beyond the curriculum? club players. Do you want to meet like-minded people and develop your discussion skills? Players will have up to four hours per week of badminton related Do you want to enhance your university application? activities, including individual racket skills, drills and preparation If so, the Academic Academy is for you! for match play. All Academy players will receive additional support and advice on strength and conditioning and gain access to the The Academic Academy is a thirty week programme of lectures College’s extensive fitness facilities. and seminars designed to stretch, challenge and provide support for students who want to apply for selective universities. It is There will be sessions at both Truro and Penwith campuses taken alongside your full-time programme and only requires a to allow the College to field the strongest combined team in commitment of two hours a week. The programme is fun and competitions. exciting and aims to increase your intellectual curiosity and confidence in ways that will support applications to the most The College plays in the Association of Colleges Sport competitive universities. Every Wednesday afternoon you will have tournaments and cups, with the opportunity to qualify for the a lecture followed by a choice of seminar. national finals, as well as a range of county and regional schools tournaments. In recent years the badminton team has been very Presentations are given by both our own staff and external guests successful on a national stage; they were winners of the AoC including in the past a Lord, an Oxford Professor and Director of National Cup in 2014 after qualifying for the previous four years. Experiments at CERN. Lectures are cross curricular and cover a range of topics including science, maths, culture, philosophy, Team Honours religion, history, art, psychology and politics. After the lecture • 2010 British Colleges Cup Champions you will get into seminar groups for a follow-up discussion on the • 2011 British Colleges Cup Finals presentation. • 2012 British Colleges Cup Finals • 2013 British Colleges Cup Finals - 3rd Place The Academy is aimed at students who will meet the post 16 • 2014 AoC National Cup Winners national gifted and talented criterion of achieving 58 points in their best 8 GCSEs (6 A grades and 2 A* grades or better at GCSE). However, we are aware that sometimes GCSE grades do not reflect your true ability, so this is not a rigid entry requirement. It is more important that you are excited by new ideas and by the opportunity to be stretched intellectually.

What last year’s students said about the Academy:

“I really enjoyed all of it; it was great for starting up discussions with my family, saying “Did you know?”

“I have really enjoyed going to the Academy. I thought that all the lectures were interesting and informative and I particularly enjoyed the chance to continue learning about subject areas that I had rejected when choosing my A Levels.”

“I think one of the best parts for me was how the seminars after the lecture were able to go in almost any direction we wished, unlike most other subjects where everything has to be so curriculum based.”

119 BASKETBALL ACADEMY COMPUTING ACADEMY

At Truro players will have the opportunity to train on the basketball The Truro and Penwith College Computing Academy is run in court for up to seven hours a week, play in competitive fixtures, partnership with local businesses to enhance students’ technical train in the fitness suite, receive match and personal performance skills and employability within the computing industry. The analysis, and be given nutritional and psychological guidance. Computing Academy will help prepare students for the challenges faced when working in the fast changing field of computing. There are several male teams to accommodate the number and standard of players, and will run a female team if the demand is The Academy consists of two streams of study which are there. Students compete in the Association of Colleges (AOC) undertaken concurrently: Sport competitions, including the Southwest League, Southwest Cup, and National Championship qualifying tournament. We also Stream 1: Desktop Infrastructure compete in the Dynamic National Schools Competition and U19 The aim of the work covered in this stream will be to provide County League. students with the necessary skills needed to set up and manage Client Server Networks in a virtualised environment. Topics Players are also offered a chance to learn how to coach, referee include: and table officiate, and are encouraged to complete the associated England Basketball qualifications run at the College. This enables • Create and maintain desktop images Academy players to volunteer in local primary and secondary • Design and deploy desktops schools, and officiate and coach at the primary school basketball • Plan and implement remote desktops festivals and the County Schools finals held at Truro College and • Implementing a virtualised environment other establishments. • Installation and configuration of server operating systems

The College hosts, officiates and plays in the local (county) men’s Stream 2: Raspberry Pi Programming league which is the junior section of Cornwall Cougars (national The aim of the work covered in this stream will be to provide league). Truro College has developed a community club which students with the necessary skills to undertake a project to send a provides coaching and opportunities for games for both primary Raspberry Pi computer to an altitude of over 70,000 feet attached and secondary school children. Cornwall Cougars Wheelchair to a helium balloon. The Raspberry Pi will take pictures, log Basketball club is based at Truro College which offers further sensor data and transmit its coordinates live to the students before opportunity for involvement of players in all aspects of the games. descending back to earth on a parachute for recovery. The topics include: In addition to the academy at Truro a new academy is now being run at the Penwith campus. The team currently plays within the • RTTY radio transmissions college league structure in Cornwall and are looking at increasing • Controlling a GPS module the range of competitive games and involvement within the • Raspberry Pi project - near space mission South West. Students can take part in pre-season training and have the opportunity to improve their fundamental skills and Local Employer Involvement physical preparation throughout the season. Students also have Local employers will present information to students regarding the opportunity to gain a number of coaching and leadership their business practices, latest developments within the computing qualifications and are able to develop these skills coaching in the industry and employment opportunities. A number of work local secondary and primary schools. experience places will also be available.

Players’ Honours • 19 Academy players have played in the men’s National League

Team Honours • 2008 - British Colleges Cup finals • 2010 - South West Champions (Girls) • 2010 - U18 National League play-offs • 2011/2012 - Men’s County League Winners 120 • 2014 - U18 County Cup Winners ELITE ACADEMY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

This academy provides the opportunity for sportsmen and women The Football Development Programme is available at both Truro from a range of sports including athletics, cross country, table and Penwith campuses. tennis, rowing, martial arts and triathlon to receive specialist strength and conditioning advice to supplement the specific All students will have the opportunity to compete for places in any training and coaching they receive outside the College. of the teams who play weekly, although players in the first team squad will normally be of county standard or higher. There will also There are 2 sub-groups within the Elite Academy to allow students be the opportunity to play recreational football through the Team19 to select the most appropriate training group for their needs. initiative and a weekly six a side tournament on the Truro campus. Elite Academy athletes are required to be of at least county or regional standard (where available) to apply for the Elite Academy. Players will have up to six hours a week of football related Training programmes will be produced, where necessary in activities, which will include theory sessions, coaching, fitness conjunction with relevant coaches, and athletes will be encouraged sessions, skills work and post-match analysis, in addition to to train with each other depending on their fitness requirements. competitive matches. There will be up to eight hours a week where sessions can be accessed to suit individual needs. The College enters teams in all major ESFA and Association of Colleges Sport leagues, cups and tournaments, as well as the Specific athletic and cross country training will also be held off site Cornwall Schools Leagues and Cups, and friendlies. There are with Michelle Penhaligon, our UK Athletics Coach and Leader in normally over 15 games per season depending on the level of Running Fitness. Michelle also works closely with our disabled team and success in the cups. students improving their fitness levels and preparing them for competition. Footballers aiming for the top of the game will work with top UEFA - A and B licensed coaches and use some of the best facilities Elite athletes will get the opportunity to compete in Association in the region. Players will also be given the chance to develop of Colleges Sport events including cross country, track and field leadership, coaching and officiating skills through additional championships, watersports championships as well as other qualifications and experience in local schools. county and regional competitions. There may be the opportunity to participate in a variety of trips Honours and tours with a focus on playing and developing skills. Past tours Taekwondo: have included the Sanix World Championship Tournament in • Adam Everitt - Junior Heavy Weight ITF World Champion Japan, Valencia CF in Spain as well as a range of English venues. • Jamie Martin - British Team member U56kg In 2015 the team were invited to play in the Dallas Cup, USA. • Alexandra Banfield - British Taekwondo Champion Team Honours Athletics • 2010 Cornwall Schools and Colleges League Semi Finalists • Oli Clark - South West Champion 2012/13/14, English • 2010 County Cup Semi Finalists Schools 3rd place in 2014. Ranked 2nd in GB at U19 • 2011 County Cup Finalists • 2012 County Cup Winners Cross Country • 2012 BCS South West Division 2 Champions • Kimberley Jack, Martha Carlie, Bryher Freight, Ben Hicks and Dale Triggs representing the College in AoC Nationals in Players’ Honours Bath 2015 • 2013 - Harry Evans Final BCS England trial • 2013 - Joe Stone and Harry Evans SW Colleges team

Alumni • Cody Cooke was signed on a Semi-Professional contract with Truro City on completion of his BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Performance and Excellence. • James Ward, an ex-student who studied BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness 121 represented Welsh Universities v England. MEDICS’ ACADEMY MUSIC ACADEMY

The Truro and Penwith College Medics’ Academy is run in The Academy promotes jazz and classical music as an important partnership with Peninsula Medical School students as part of the part of the life and culture of the College. Widening Access to Medical School (WAMS) initiative. This is a wholly student led organisation whose aim is to inform, encourage It gives students with a talent for jazz and classical music a chance and inspire students into medicine. to develop their skills and their enjoyment of music and to join together in larger groups for rehearsals and performance events. The Medics’ Academy will prepare students for a future application to a degree in medicine. What is the Music Academy? This is where students get to take part in musical ensembles of all Term 1 kinds. Orchestra; jazz band; choir; string ensemble; brass group; The aim of the work covered in this term will be to make students percussion ensemble; woodwind group; saxophone ensemble are aware of what the universities are looking for in students who our current groups. In addition there is a music theory class which apply to medicine. This will include: helps develop musicianship and leads to grade exams. Students are asked to be involved in at least two activities. • The academic qualifications needed and the use of university entrance tests. Who can join? • The relevant work experience needed. Students who can read music to a reasonable standard (at least • The personal qualities and how to evidence such qualities. Grade 4/5). Although potential students may be studying music on • The link between academic study and medical issues/ethics. a course which requires the study of music in the classical western • Additional qualities that the universities will be assessing. tradition, the Academy is also open to all students who have the • An appreciation of what a degree and career in medicine necessary musical abilities and commitment. entails. What music will I play? Lectures delivered will include external speakers from a range of All kinds as long as it requires reading the dots! Students can medical schools and relevant disciplines as well as College staff. suggest music or composers they would like to perform. Most popular are film music, jazz and musical theatre. Mozart always Term 2 seems to have a place. Work covered in this term will include: What’s the aim? • A course delivered over the term by the WAMS students in To enjoy playing music and singing in groups, to visit concerts and years 4 and 5 at the Peninsula Medical School. Through play in public. individual sessions and group work the course will address and take forward the foundation work covered in Term 1. Participants in any musical activity must be available for public • A course delivered over the term which will address the breadth performance and will take part in at least two activities. The of work experience needed for an application to medicine. calendar of music performances will be published in September of the academic year and is likely to include at least four events for Term 3 each performance group. Some groups may share participation in The work covered in this term will prepare students for the actual the same event. application to medicine which will take place at the start of Term 4. This will include: It’s great for the CV, great for the UCAS reference and great fun!

• Revision lectures for the university entrance exams for medicine which include the UKCAT and BMAT tests. • Lectures to support students in the writing of a personal statement for their application to medicine. • Small group sessions run by the Peninsula Medical School WAMS students to prepare students for an interview at medical school. 122 • Lectures on how to optimise choice of medical school in relation to the strengths of each individual student. NETBALL ACADEMY

The Netball Academy programme is available at both Truro and Penwith campuses.

The Netball Academy caters for a range of abilities providing the opportunity to play in one of three College teams at Truro and two at Penwith. Most players tend to play for local clubs, many of them in regional leagues, although the 3rd team tend to play more for the social side of the game and are not always connected to local clubs. However we are proud that many players have progressed from 3rd team status to 1st team over the two year programme.

Truro and Penwith College Netball Academy provides fixtures where possible for our squads with local sides, schools competitions and in the Association of Colleges Leagues and tournaments. Both the 1st and 2nd team squad play in an AoC South Superleague SW 1 League and the Penwith team play in AoC SW 2 League.

Players have the opportunity of netball related activities including work on skills, tactics, and fitness, match play, and match analysis. All students have the opportunity to develop their own personal performance. There is a real club feeling to the Academy with a friendly atmosphere where everyone, regardless of experience or ability, is valued. Students are also encouraged to be involved in coaching and umpiring opportunities.

During the summer term many Netball Academy players help to run a Little League for the local primary schools. The players gain experience in coaching and leadership. Some students also gain experience working in a local secondary school assisting with coaching their school teams.

Training for the Academy starts during the summer holidays. Players attend one day a week giving them an opportunity to develop their skills, fitness and match play and also helping them to make new friends before the College year starts in September.

Team Honours • 2011/12 BCS Superleague South Winners and BCS Superleague National Final Runners Up • 2011 - 2014 Cornwall County Netball U19 Champions • 2011 - 2014 British Colleges South West Champions • 2012/13 U19 South West Schools Champions • 2015 - Bronze Medal winners at AoC National Finals

123 RUGBY ACADEMY SURF ACADEMY

The Rugby Academy programme is available at both Truro and The Surf Academy welcomes surfers of all standards who will Penwith campuses. either be involved in the competition or participation strand.

The Rugby Academy caters for a range of abilities giving the Surfing is available from both campuses and has produced a opportunity to play in one of three College teams at Truro and competitive team of male and female surfers who compete in one at Penwith. With over 80 students in the Academy there are Surfing GB and UK pro tour events during the season. Students teams playing in over 70 fixtures and tournaments per season. may have up to six hours per week of surfing related activities. All students will have the opportunity to compete for places in any of the teams which play weekly, although players in the first team The competition strand is for students with a high level of surfing squad will normally be of county standard or higher. Players will skill and experience. Opportunities exist to take part in local and have up to eight hours per week of rugby related activities, which national competitions and events. Our competitive team takes part will include theory sessions, coaching, video analysis, fitness in UKPSA events and is considered extremely successful as a sessions, skills work and weight training. In addition to this there is club. Students will have access to regular water based sessions an extensive fixture list on Wednesday afternoons, where games and top level specialist coaching that includes video analysis and are played both locally and nationally at U18 and U19 levels. board design sessions. The College competes in the AASE league along with the other premiership academies (Wasps, Leicester, Sale, London Irish and The participation strand encourages students to develop practical Gloucester), the Association of Colleges Sport Leagues and Cups, techniques and understanding of sea conditions and will normally as well as friendly matches against local schools and colleges. see students having a competent level of surfing ability that includes relevant personal equipment, knowledge of etiquette and In recent seasons the College has won the Daily Mail Cup, British green wave surfing. Participants must be confident in chest (2-3ft) Colleges U19 Knock-Out Cup, National 10s and 7s, South West surf and be able to access the water beyond the break. In addition Colleges League and Samurai 7s. The most recent success was all students will have regular land based coaching sessions winning the AASE League Plate at Allianz Park in 2014 against including training and fitness sessions. S.G.S Filton (Bristol Academy). There will be opportunities for students to undertake additional The Academy has also toured to South Africa and Dubai, as relevant qualifications such as Level 1 coaching qualifications, first well as competing at The Sanix Junior World Rugby Tournament aid and surf lifesaving. in Japan in 2010 and 2012. The College were finalists in both tournaments, where the best teams from South Africa, Australia, Every year the Surf Academy organises a trip abroad to a surf France, Canada, Tonga, Fiji, Korea and Japan competed making destination. Trips in the past have included Morocco and Portugal them the highest placed British team since the tournament began. and as the Academy grows so do the destination choices for this Due to these successes the Truro College Rugby Academy has venture. been invited for the third time and will be travelling to Japan in April 2015 for the Sanix Youth Championships. Individual Honours • Individual achievements include Paddy Daniel, Dale Foster and The Cornwall RFU has been very successful in developing players Liz Hodson who qualified for the British selection squad, with in the under 16 age groups. These players at post-16 have been Paddy being selected in the top 4 for the U18 team. faced with difficult choices. Often they have left the county to • Simon Trebilcock finished 2nd in the Scottish open. relocate and continue with both their rugby and their education. • Jowan Allen, Simon Trebilcock, Adam Bayfield, Connor This joint initiative between Truro and Penwith College and Exeter Stratton-Darling, Paddy Higgins and Connor Barker Warne Chiefs’ Rugby Academy provides players with the real opportunity have all achieved semi-finalist positions or better in UKPST of a first class education coupled with first class rugby coaching, events this year from Devon to Scotland. whilst staying in Cornwall. As well as these links with Exeter Chiefs • Rhys Barfield’s - 8th U18 European Juniors, 4th U18 British many players will also play for Cornish Pirates, Plymouth, Redruth Schools, U18 Welsh National Champion and Surfer for Team and the Cornish All Blacks in the National Leagues. GB at ISA World Juniors 2014

To supplement their academic programme players may also 124 be able to complete the AASE programme which gives them knowledge and understanding in preparation for life as a professional rugby player. TENNIS ACADEMY

All players are welcome from enthusiastic beginners to county and club players.

In conjunction with Truro Tennis Club players from the Truro campus will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching for up to six hours per week. Coaching will include individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. Sessions will take place at both the College and Truro Tennis Club.

At Penwith players will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching for up to six hours per week in conjunction with Penzance Tennis Club. Coaching will include individual racket skills, drills and preparation for match play. Sessions will take place at Penzance Tennis Club.

All Academy players will receive additional support and advice on strength and conditioning and gain access to the College’s extensive fitness facilities. The College plays in the Association of Colleges Sport tournaments, with the opportunity to qualify for the AoC National finals, as well as a range of county and regional tournaments.

Honours • 2013 - BCS National Championships. Alex Wright (men’s singles), Chris Peters and Kayleigh Brockett (mixed doubles), Julia Hoskin and Scarlett Bringuenti Bennett (girl’s doubles). • 2014 - AoC National Finals. Amy Johns (Girls singles), Ben Lakeman & Scarlett Bringuenti-Bennett (Mixed Doubles) • 2015 - AoC National Finals. Ben Vulliamy & Ben Lakeman (Mens Doubles), Amy Johns & Nick Peters (Mixed Doubles)

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DOWNInformation for new students: Student life and opportunities The College campus and resources Support services Equality and safeguarding College policies and procedures

126 STUDENT LIFE & OPPORTUNITIES

Study Plus In addition to your course and as part of your timetable, you will Details about all the activities and events can be viewed on choose from the wide range of activities which form our Study Plus Facebook: Health, Wellbeing and Sport, or by following on Twitter programme. Study Plus activities are offered throughout the week. @TruroCSM As well as adding to your CV or university application, these can give you a break from your studies and enable you to meet people The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award from other courses. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is universally recognised as one of, if not the best, programme for the personal development of You can follow an activity that complements your existing study young people. If you participate in the Award you will experience or use it to discover something entirely new. There are many an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal activities including drama, driving theory, information technology, development. Taking part builds confidence and develops languages, music, photography and work experience. If we don’t self-esteem. It requires persistence, commitment and will have THE offer an activity that interests you, let us know and we’ll see if we a lasting impact on your attitudes and outlook. On the DofE can add it to the Study Plus programme. programme you will complete different types of activity to achieve an Award eg volunteering, physical, skills, expedition and Health, Wellbeing & Sport residentials. Truro and Penwith College is committed to providing an LOW environment where students can grow and develop by offering regular recreational activities in addition to the sports academy provision. We offer students a menu of recreational sports and physical activities, that fit into students timetables, to help promote DOWN health and wellbeing throughout the campus.

The Truro and Penwith College Sports Maker oversees a team of Activators who help deliver the award winning Health, Wellbeing and Sports programme that targets students who would benefit from regular participation in physical activity. The menu of sports opportunities is fully inclusive and diverse to encourage all students to access the activities. The programme has been developed to support students throughout their time at college, and help them achieve their academic goals. The free menu of activities includes drop-in lunchtime activity sessions, where students can pop in with their friends to relax and socialise.

Other activities include female only swim and fitness classes, football kickabouts, exercise classes and pre-college gym sessions. The programme has been developed through consultation with the Sport England, Association of Colleges Sport, College Student Council, Cornwall Sports Partnership and National Governing Bodies for Sport.

THE LOW DOWN 127 DOWNLOWTHE Fundraising You may want to become part of the strong tradition of fundraising within the College. You and your friends can select charities to support which in the past have included Shelterbox, CLIC, Lamin Appeal, Heart Foundation, Breast Cancer Care, Cancer Relief, Comic Relief and Children in Need. Fancy dress, hair dyeing and cake sales are just some of the antics you could be involved with in order to raise funds as well as the more formalised events such as Ten Tors, fun runs and marathons.

Travel Opportunities Campus Life Travel opportunities exist either as part of your studies or for As you can see, there are many chances for you to thrive, explore, enrichment. Previous destinations have included Iceland, develop and learn, but some days you may just like to enjoy Swaziland, Paris and Toronto. There are also language exchange campus life, meet your friends and relax in one of the cafés and opportunities, local field trips and activity trips such as skiing. outdoor areas on campus.

Academies As a full-time student you could join one of our Academies. These have been set up to encourage development and excellence in a wide range of sports as well as music, academic study and for those interested in the medical profession. Academy activities are included into your timetable enabling you to access as much as possible without interfering with your studies.

Creative Arts If you have an interest in the creative arts you may be able to contribute to one of the many performances or exhibitions throughout the year, both at College and outside venues. Annually, the College holds an Art and Design Exhibition in Penzance that is 128 open to the public. This event attracts hundreds of people to view your work. Student Ambassadors Young College You can help us spread the word about the amazing experience You may have already been a student at Penwith College whilst you have at Penwith College to future students. You can become still at school. Our Young College exists to allow young people in a Student Ambassador and gain experience in PR work, visiting years 10 and 11 who attend one of our partner schools, to have schools around the county, attending open events as well as the opportunity to access courses with the College. These courses helping new students at the start of term. have a vocational focus ranging from Entry Level to Level 2 and include Vocationally Recognised Qualifications (VRQs) and Level Student Association 2 Diplomas. Those students may now look at continuing their The Student Association (PCSA) exists to represent all full time studies here at the College. students in advising the College Management of educational and recreational matters that are of interest to the students of the College. Students are automatically members of the PCSA unless they choose not to be.

The Student Association Committee is elected at the end of the Spring Term. No Association membership fee is charged. Membership is not compulsory. One member of the Association acts as Student Governor, representing student views at relevant Board of Governors’ meetings.

Student Association Council There are a number of events throughout the year organised by the Student Association Council and these are great opportunities for students to meet new friends.

129 THE COLLEGE CAMPUS & RESOURCES

The College Campus Mac suites, a games studio, construction workshops and a stunning central amphitheatre are just some of the facilities you will find around the campus to enhance your studies, as well as subject relevant labs, classrooms, studios, performance spaces and IT suites you would expect from one of the top colleges in the country.

If you are learning catering skills or enjoy excellent food, the Senara restaurant and catering kitchen is open four days a week for lunch. The food and services, all provided by our catering We have excellent sports facilities which you can access during students, have already received accolades, impressing chefs the day. There is an indoor multi use games area for a range of and food writers alike. Open to the public, as well as the College sports and a fully equipped fitness suite for strength, conditioning community, the incredible value for money means reserving your and aerobic activity. table is a must. There is also a third generation floodlit Astro turf pitch, providing There are multiple, well equipped performance spaces for you to such a high standard facility that is it is used by the Cornish Pirates explore your talents. Music technology rooms have workstations, for training. Penzance Leisure Centre, including a swimming pool, running current music software. The fully equipped recording is situated over the road from the College. studios are used for teaching and you can book them for your use. Hair and beauty students learn in our Inspiration salons where you You can use our theatre and studio spaces, inside and out, for can enjoy a discounted hair cut or treatment. If you are looking dance and drama performances or if your interests are more to unwind from your studies with a relaxing massage, getting a behind the scenes, our technical theatre equipment forms a great quick trim before heading out with your friends or a quick splash of learning tool. Due to our excellent facilities, there is a varied colour with a manicure, you can get it all right here at College. programme of performances, workshops and external classes across the College as a whole, which you will be able to access. Through libraries and IT suites you will have access to a comprehensive range of contemporary books, journals, audiovisual and online materials that will provide inspiration for studying and improve your results.

You will find many things you need in the College Shop. Stationery and consumable items such as batteries, blank CDs, DVDs and printer cartridges are all sold at very competitive prices. A large range of photography and art materials is also available to meet specific course requirements.

Learning and leisure are blended successfully. There are cafés and social spaces across the campus to enable you to enjoy your time outside of taught classes, and of course, the breathtaking view across Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount.

If you have childcare needs, we also have a nursery at the Lescudjack Centre.

130 THE LOW DOWN Access The buildings at Penwith College are almost unique amongst colleges because the facilities are accessible to all students. All parts of the College may be accessed by people with limited mobility and within the College there are a number of lifts designated for their use.

Refreshments Penwith College has several eating areas around the campus. A wide variety of reasonably priced meals, sandwiches, drinks and snacks are all available on site. Details of opening times will be published in the Student Diary, available at the start of the academic year. The College operates a cashless catering system.

Learning Centres (Libraries & IT Suites) The College has many Learning Centres right across the campus. These are areas where traditional printed resources sit alongside our expanding electronic provision. The open-access computers in each IT Suite offer a wide range of software and there are staff available to support your use of the facilities.

Necessary books are provided by the College and must be returned in good condition. Students are asked to pay a resources deposit which will be refunded if all text and library materials are Information Technology returned. The Learning Centres hold relevant collections of books, The College has a large number of computers capable of using journals, dvds and cds, and there is increasing electronic access an extensive range of software available for students to use on a to books as well as online journals and databases via the College drop-in basis. Students are expected to improve their awareness Intranet Virtual Learning Centre. of, and skills in, Information Technology. There are many IT workshops with staff who can support you in your use of IT. The College has wi-fi throughout the buildings which enables students to access the internet and complete College work using their own network enabled device.

College Shop Almost all of the materials needed for your course should be available through the shop. Prices are very competitive compared to retail outlets. Products available include photographic, electronic and computer consumables. It also has a wide range of art and stationery materials. All money for trips and visits are collected here.

131 SUPPORT SERVICES

GCSEs & Functional Skills All students yet to achieve GCSE Grade C or above in English and/or Maths will have to study an appropriate level course as part of their programme of study at college. This will be either GCSE or Functional Skills and will be determined by previous qualifications and an initial assessment. For students who have already achieved a grade C there are opportunities available to improve to a higher grade. In many cases progression opportunities will be dependent on achievement of English and Maths.

Students can access this type of programme by speaking with their Programme Team Leader (PTL).

Learning Support THE Many students discover during their course that they require some additional help with an aspect of their studies. The College will LOW always endeavour to meet your needs and in the Study Centres you will find staff who can help with Literacy, Numeracy and DOWN general Study Skills.

Tutor Support At Penwith College you will get to know many members of staff and other students easily. You will be assigned a tutor who usually will be one of the people who teach you. Your tutor will get to know you well and will usually be the first person you go to if you need advice or help.

You will also join a tutor group of students for which a senior member of staff will be responsible.

Careers Guidance The College has received the Investor in Careers Award in Students have the opportunity to discuss their personal recognition of the comprehensive service which is provided. progression routes and receive support in making decisions We have a commitment to offer impartial, supportive, timely appropriate to their needs. You will find a range of careers and informal careers guidance to all students. Students have literature and software available in Student Services and entitlement to Careers Education and Guidance from Tutors and resources areas around the College. College careers staff are Course Lecturers, Programme Team Leaders and the Careers well-qualified, receive regular training and participate in many Adviser. We also conduct individual interviews with students, work initiatives in this fast changing field. in close partnership with Careers South West Careers Advisers and offer workshops to Tutor Groups. Student Services If you are in need of advice, guidance and support, the Student Services team is dedicated to helping you. We want you to successfully complete your course and our professional team of staff will work with you, to support you in progressing into your future career or into Higher Education.

Student Support Support given is wide ranging and any problems experienced by students during their course, either personal or academic, will be addressed as quickly as possible. 132 Welfare Support If there are any issues that a student feels they need advice and support with, such as anxiety, relationships or drugs and alcohol they can see a member of the Student Services Team. They can also advise on benefits and help with housing matters. Additionally, students can also talk to a mental health nurse and safeguarding person within the team. Tutors will also support students with any of these matters.

Counselling Support Some students, whilst studying, may experience emotional and personal issues that need to be shared with a qualified counsellor. Penwith College offers a professional counselling service to students to explore situations causing concern. matrix Truro and Penwith College has received matrix accreditation. This is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and guidance on learning and work.

Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund This fund is to assist students with travel, essential equipment and trips. Applicants are means tested. Forms can be collected from Student Services. College Nursery Provision Penwith College has nursery facilities situated at the Lescudjack Attendance Advice Centre. The Nursery has OFSTED Registration and government Advice is given by the Student Services team and the Learning nursery funding is available for three to four year olds, meeting Mentors on procedures to keep your attendance record accurate specific criteria. Children aged from three months to five years can and up-to-date. be given full, part or sessional care provision (Priority is given to students receiving preference for places). All members of staff are qualified to at least Level 3 in Childcare and Education. Contact the Nursery on 01736 335137.

Childcare It is important that you seek advice from Student Services regarding fees for childcare as some help may be available to you.

133 DOWNLOWTHE Learning Difficulties and Disabilities The College welcomes applications from students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Students can access a wide range of externally accredited and College certificated courses through programmes that are developed to meet individual needs. Learning support and specialist equipment are provided as required.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults at Truro & Penwith College EQUALITY & SAFEGUARDING Truro and Penwith College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable Equality of Opportunity adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this Truro and Penwith College is committed to meeting its duties commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection and contained in the Equality Act 2010. We aim to create a culture Safeguarding Policy and appropriate procedures in place. All staff, of inclusiveness and to challenge discrimination, taking positive including volunteers and governors, must ensure that they are action in order to remove barriers to the educational and personal aware of these procedures. progression of individual learners. To achieve this aim the College will not tolerate unfair or unlawful discrimination. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about The College's Single Equality Scheme and commitment to the a child’s, young person’s or vulnerable adult’s welfare. We will Investors in Diversity standard demonstrates that the College ensure that our concerns about our children, young people and will seek to remove any existing barriers to all staff, students, vulnerable adults are discussed with their parents/carers first (as governors and visitors, irrespective of age, disability, gender appropriate) unless we have reason to believe that such a move reassignment, marriage or civil partnerships, pregnancy and would be contrary to the child’s, young person’s or vulnerable maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. adult’s welfare.

Truro and Penwith College endeavours to promote an inclusive working and learning environment, which supports the individuals within its community irrespective of their background. The College aims to promote equality of opportunity, by providing full and equal access to all students who can benefit from its provision and by encouraging and enabling all members of the College to build and contribute to a society which values cultural and social diversity. A focus on learner voice and involvement in instigating change reflects this commitment.

134 College Day The College day for full-time students will usually last from 9.15am to 4.15pm. Students will have more private study time than is the case with pupils in school. Full-time students can normally expect a minimum of 17 hours per week in classroom-based learning.

All courses, however, will require a commitment of at least 15 additional hours of private study, both at College and at home. Some students will finish earlier than 4.15pm on some days and a small number of students may choose to include study at an evening class within their programme.

COLLEGE POLICIES & PROCEDURES College Regulations All full-time students are required to follow College regulations Student Life listed within the Charter which may be obtained from Receptions. Penwith College has very few rules, but both you as a student and all College staff work within the Charter to ensure everyone has The Truro & Penwith College Charter the most positive and beneficial experience possible. Just as we expect our students to aim at achieving a high standard, so students should have expectations that the College Before you become a student at Penwith College we aim to will deliver high quality learning programmes and services. The provide you with information about the courses we offer and the College Charter, available from Receptions and online, sets out in practicalities of being a student here. We will let you know about more detail the standards we will achieve. transport, finance, equipment and progression. If you have any additional needs we will give you details of the individually tailored Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Policy support you can expect at Penwith College. This College does not condone the use of drugs or alcohol. We seek to educate students about drugs and alcohol-related Once you apply, you can expect us to process your application issues and provide help to those who ask for it. All Truro and fairly and efficiently and, normally within 3 weeks of receipt of your Penwith College sites have a no smoking policy except within the application form, provide you with a date and time for an interview. designated smoking areas. The interview is a good opportunity for both you and the College to ensure you are choosing a course that is right for you and you Data Protection Act have all the information you need. After your interview a decision Any information that you provide during the application process is about a place at Penwith College can usually be made. protected under the 1984 Data Protection Act.

When you start as a Penwith College student we will give you Fees a thorough induction. You will receive a lot of new information If you are aged 16 - 18 years and a student under the age of 19 including details on learning resources, dates, security, health on 31 August you will not normally be charged fees for tuition. and safety, safeguarding, attendance, assignments and College Overseas students or mature students will be liable for fees and rules, procedures and policies. You will also be given a student details will be available from the College. handbook and diary which will give you a record of all the information for you to refer back to. Examination Fees Full-time students who do not pay tuition fees would not normally As a student at Penwith College you will accept more responsibility be asked to pay for examinations which are taken as part of the for your work and your progress than during your time at school. course with the College’s approval. Students who pay tuition fees Many courses require you to work extensively on your own in will need to pay their own examination fees. College and at home. First class study facilities are available in the College and successful students use these effectively. We will help Fees Waiver you to organise your work but you will be responsible for ensuring Students who are in receipt of an income related tested state that you meet deadlines. The College requires that you attend benefit (or who are unwaged dependants of a benefit claimant) regularly and punctually and that you meet the demands of your are not normally required to pay tuition fees. If you are concerned course. We hope that you will enjoy your time at Penwith College because you have to pay tuition fees then please contact and the staff at the College will work with you to help you achieve Bursaries in Penwith College Student Services on 01736 335000. success. 135 FREQUENTLY

QUESTIONS ASKED

136 My school has a sixth form, do I have to stay Can I just enrol in an Academy? there? No. Academies are offered only in conjunction with a full-time Although you now have to stay in full-time education until the end programme of study. They are intended as a supplement for, and of the academic year in which you turn 17, it’s your choice where not an alternative to, the qualifications the College runs. you want to study. How do I apply for a course? Why should I choose Penwith College? The applications process is covered fully in the ‘How to apply’ There are many reasons why Penwith College is a great place to section of this prospectus. You firstly complete an application form. study after you have finished school. See our section ‘Choose us’ These can be obtained from schools in Cornwall or by telephoning on page 6 of this prospectus for information. the College on 01736 335000. They can also be downloaded from the College website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/download Can I have a look around the College? Of course, Penwith College run a number of open events When can I apply & when will my interview take throughout the year. You can meet the staff, see the fantastic new place? facilities and find out about your life as a student. See the back You can send in your application from January onwards. page for full dates and times. Interviews take place at different times for everyone; this is because each application is looked at and assessed individually. I can’t decide what type of course to take; what Don’t panic if your friend has an interview date sent to them before might help me choose? you do - you haven’t been forgotten! The ‘Your options explained’ section in this prospectus gives details about the types of courses we offer and what they entail. What questions will I be asked at my interview? There is a huge choice at Penwith College, from A Levels to Your interview is not a pass/fail test. It is a consultation where you vocational courses and Apprenticeships so there is bound to be discuss your plans for your future both in and beyond education. something to suit you here. Visiting the College at one of our open Your course choices are looked at relative to your own aspirations, events is highly recommended and talking to our staff will help you to ensure that the two things match up reasonably well. Parents make this decision. or carers can attend their child’s interview if they wish. At the interview, once a suitable course has been agreed, you will be Can I go to university if I don’t take A Levels? given an offer card. You need to fill this out and return it to us as Vocational courses also provide a proven route to university soon as possible. providing the subjects are compatible. College open events are a great opportunity for you to find out whether the course you want What if I don’t get the GCSE grades I was to follow is suitable for applying to university, as is your interview. expecting? Firstly, don’t panic! There’s a course for everyone available at Do courses have entry requirements? the College - not attaining your expected GCSE grades does not Yes, most courses do, though we do offer courses for those mean your offer to study here has been withdrawn. That said, you with no prior qualifications and we always treat everyone as an will be asked to attend an advice day, to discuss whether pursuing individual. Please refer to the ‘Your Options Explained’ section for the same courses as you selected before is the right choice for details of what grades you need to start your chosen course. you, or if another course might suit you better in light of your recent results.

How will I get to College? Subsidised travel is available to full-time students under the age of 19 who live further than three miles from the College. A College transport system is also available for those who do not qualify for this; a bus pass can also be arranged for First routes. Buses on a direct pickup route should run to the College daily.

What is Study Plus? Study Plus is an opportunity to further your current interests, or develop new ones. Courses on offer can assist you in gaining further qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, or they can simply be a way for you to enjoy pursuing your hobbies. Further information can be found under ‘Student Life’ in this 137 prospectus. YOUR JOURNEY TO COLLEGE Truro and Penwith College is working in partnership with Cornwall Council and Sustrans (the UK’s sustainable transport charity - www.sustrans.org.uk) to promote active and sustainable travel to College. Funded by the Department for Transport, the Access to Education programme aims to reduce congestion associated with journeys made to College. This is an exciting opportunity for us all to play a part in making Truro and Penzance more attractive places to live and learn and support sustainable development in the face of a growing population with more housing and transport demands.

Research shows that regular adult Cycling to College cyclists have fitness levels of Cycling is a great option for travelling to College, especially if someone 10 years younger you live within 3 or 4 miles, where journeys by bike can take less Source: Sustrans (2007) the health than 25 minutes. There are so many benefits to travelling by benefits of walking and bike - it’s good for our health, the environment and saves money cycling to school at the same time. With the right clothing and equipment, weather and luggage need not be a barrier to travelling to College on two wheels. There is ample covered cycle storage around the campus and showers/changing facilities are available (shown on the cycle facilities map available at the transport desk and on the College website). Penzance is only a short 10 minute cycle ride away and it is possible to access the campus via quieter residential streets.

Cycle Routes There are traffic-free routes from Marazion and Newlyn into College which form part of the National Cycle Network. For further information on these and other routes visit Sustrans mapping at www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map. Details of the cycle network that connects many of the major towns in the county and forms The Cornish Way are available at www.cornwall.gov.uk/cornishway

Walking to College Walking is a simple way to fit activity into your day, it’s cheap and helps keep you fit. Why not transform your trip to the gym into your commute to College? There are numerous quieter walking opportunities from the centre of Penzance to the College which take approximately 15 minutes along residential streets.

There is a subway linking Heamoor, to the north, with the College 138 to avoid crossing the A30 trunk road. Trains Frequent mainline trains serve Penzance station and regular buses connect to the College. Alternatively Adelaide Street and Taroveor Road provide a walking route, along quieter streets, from the station to the College. This takes approximately 15 minutes to walk. Why not opt for a multi-modal option - bicycles can be transported by train, although at peak times space may be limited and carriage of bikes is then at the operator’s discretion.

Driving to College Truro and Penwith College promote the use of sustainable travel as the first option to get to your place of study. However, we recognise the fact that sometimes car travel is unavoidable. The College runs an in-house car share scheme for students who wish to drive to College; any student issued with a parking permit who travels alone is required to join the scheme. Car Share Cornwall Buses provides a free service for passengers and drivers to meet and Penwith campus is well served by public service buses; these can share car journeys. Click on the cost calculator on the www. be caught at the stops adjacent to the College on Nancealverne. carsharecornwall.com to work out how much you could save. Visit the SouthWest Traveline website to check which public transport options are available: www.travelinesw.com or call 0871 Students that wish to drive to College need to apply for a parking 200 22 33. permit. These are issued on a case by case basis; forms are available on the College intranet. There is a cost attached to Truro and Penwith College Bus Passes parking permits and parking spaces are limited on site. Students whose household income is less than £31,000 per year may receive a free Truro and Penwith College bus pass, or Cornwall Council assisted transport costs on application (*subject to review). For continuing students it will be dependent On average, commuters that on a minimum of 90% attendance during the previous term, as car share save themselves recorded on the College’s MIS database. £100 a year compared to driving alone. A College transport service is available to students who do not Source: DFT (2008) qualify for subsidised travel. The College can arrange a bus pass on First service routes. In addition the College also provides transport links with Looe. Further details are available from the College and the College website. If you want to study at the College and if we agree that we have an appropriate course, we will do our best to help you come here.

For full details of the buses which serve the campus contact the College transport desk on 01872 267003 or visit www.cornwallpublictransport.info

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All images are supplied courtesy of J Bewley/Sustrans. LIFELONG LEARNING We are committed to lifelong learning. You can progress on to one of our many Higher Education degrees, foundation degrees, HNDs, education qualifications or the Foundation Art and Design course. If you are returning to education, the Access to Higher Education courses provide an ideal progression route. Truro and Penwith College also offers a range of Part-time Courses, Business Services and Higher Education opportunities accessible to all ages.

FOUNDATION ART & DESIGN ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Are you are keen to develop your creative skills, explore a wide A great course to get you back into studying. range of specialist areas, learn new techniques, and challenge your imagination to discover where your creative talents lie? Truro College This Foundation Diploma course provides a year of practical • Access to Higher Education: Humanities, Teaching and Law study, enabling you to make informed decisions about your future • Access to Higher Education: Nursing/Human Sciences prospects as an artist or designer, as well as possible applications • Access to Higher Education: Psychology, Counselling & Social to degree courses. Work • Access to Higher Education: Science The course is broad-based, starting with a series of assignments • Access to Higher Education: Teaching that embrace a wide range of approaches, materials and techniques. As the year progresses you will specialise in the area Penwith College of your choice. The emphasis throughout will be on research • Access to Higher Education: Creative Arts experimentation and creative exploration. Through a Contextual • Access to Higher Education: Humanities Studies Programme you will study the work of other artists and • Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care designers relevant to your own studio practice, which will be supported by an (optional) study trip abroad to visit museums and All students will study the core subjects in addition to their chosen contemporary galleries. Life Drawing is taught on a weekly basis pathway: Preparation for Higher Education (study skills, oral in order to help develop your observational skills. communication, evaluation) and information technology.

You will be fully supported through the degree application process Access to Higher Education courses are designed to give students with preparation for specialist presentations and the development the necessary grounding to succeed in Higher Education. The of portfolios of work. majority of British universities will accept Access to Higher Education courses as an alternative to A Levels and other more Entry Requirements traditional routes. Students are usually aged 19 or over at the Students will normally be 18 years when starting this course, beginning of the course and all applicants will be expected to having achieved A Level qualifications or an Extended Diploma attend an interview. The majority of students who have followed within Art based subjects. Mature students with or without formal Access programmes at Truro and Penwith College have been qualifications are welcomed. All applicants are interviewed with a successful in gaining places at colleges and universities of their supporting portfolio of creative work. choice. Courses normally start mid-September and end in mid- June. Taught hours will be approximately 15 hours per week This course is also offered as part time over a two year period. depending on the pathway chosen. Courses usually run over 3 140 For an application form please contact Truro College on 01872 days and offer parent friendly hours (ie 9.30am to 3.15pm). 267000. For a leaflet please contact Truro College on 01872 267000 or Penwith College on 01736 335000. TRURO & PENWITH COLLEGE BUSINESS HIGHER EDUCATION

The Truro and Penwith College Business team works with Local university courses with both full-time and part-time routes businesses across Cornwall to deliver high quality learning available at Truro and Penwith College. solutions for their staff. The team is based across all Truro and Penwith College sites including Penwith, Truro, Newquay and its Do you want to gain a full degree, a foundation degree or an four storey Training Centre in the city centre, Haven House. The HNC/D? If so the College offers a wide range of university courses business training is delivered by a range of expert delivery staff in delivered in a friendly environment with excellent teachers and departments across the College. modern facilities.

We aim to improve business and individual performance through Top-up degrees: BA (Hons) Applied Media, BA (Hons) Business working in partnership with businesses to: and Legal Studies *(subject to approval), BA (Hons) Education • Bring talent into businesses through traineeships, and Training, BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies, BA (Hons) apprenticeships and individual training programmes. Silversmithing and Jewellery, BSc (Hons) Applied Social Science, • Provide professional qualifications and courses for individuals BSc (Hons) Sports Performance and Coaching, BSc Computing to progress their careers. Technologies and BSc (Hons) Archaeology. • Design bespoke training delivered where and when a business needs it. Foundation degrees & HND/C: Subject areas include: Art & Design, Business & Law, Education, Community & Counselling, Support for the business could including management training, Health, Humanities, Initial Teacher Training, IT & Computing, business skills seminars, professional qualifications, tailored Media & Photography, Science, Sport & Public Services, ITT training, apprenticeships, coaching and mentoring and courses and University short courses. development programmes incorporating groups of staff. The College has a huge variety of courses to support businesses For more information about the exciting range of Higher Education ranging from engineering to hospitality, child care to construction, opportunities and a copy of the latest prospectus just call us on health and social care to IT and carpentry to leadership 01872 267122 or email [email protected] development. The team are here to help provide advice and support to individuals and businesses in order to upskill and Higher Education Open Day Friday 18 March 2016 progress in future careers. 10.00am to 3.00pm. To book your place call 01872 265829 or email [email protected] If you are a young person and would like to find out more about Apprenticeships, our team of experienced advisers are available to discuss them with you. They can also show you how to access PART TIME COURSES the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service to help you to find the right job. You can download our free guide on how to get an There is something for everyone at Truro and Penwith College Apprenticeship from our website. through our extensive range of Part-time Courses. There is a wide variety of daytime and evening recreational courses designed If you are a parent or an employer, we can explain how to inspire you. Subject areas include: Art and Design, Cookery, Apprenticeships work and the benefits that businesses and Sugarcraft and Wine, Computing, Craft, Dance and Music, Drama Apprentices achieve through the programme. and Film, Fitness and Yoga, Flowers and Gardening, General Interest, Languages, Literature and Writing, Photography, and For further information and advice please contact: Sport and Diving. Courses are held at various locations in and Truro and Penwith College Business around Truro and Penwith. telephone: 01872242711 email: [email protected] If you are looking to gain a qualification or if it has been a web: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/business while since you studied, our range of certificated courses from introductory level to A2 Level, will help you to achieve your aims and improve your skills. Subject areas available include Beauty, Hairdressing, Care, Marine, Construction and Teaching. There is also a wealth of professional courses tailored to meet the needs of employees, including Business Administration, Certificate in Personnel Practice AAT Accounting and a variety of legal executive programmes. Please contact us for more information or to request a copy of our latest brochure: Truro College 01872 141 265800. Penwith College 01736 335149 or email ptinfo@truro- penwith.ac.uk I Information Technology 131 INDEX L Learning Centres (Libraries & IT Suites) 131 Learning Difficulties and Disabilities 134 A Learning Support 132 Academies 12 & 128 Lifelong Learning 140 Access 131 Access to Higher Education 140 M Attendance Advice 133 matrix 133 C O Campus Life 128 Open Events 144 Careers Guidance 132 Options Explained 16 Childcare 133 P Choose Us 6 College Campus 130 Part Time Courses 141 College Day 135 R College Nursery Provision 133 College Regulations 135 Refreshments 131 College Shop 131 Results 14 Counselling Support 133 S Course List 4 Creative Arts 128 Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults 134 Student Ambassadors 129 D Student Association 129 Data Protection Act 135 Student Association Council 129 Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Policy 135 Student Information 126 Student Life 135 E Student Services 132 Enjoy Student Life 10 Student Support 132 Equality of Opportunity 134 Study Plus 127 Examination Fees 135 Explore Your Campus 9 T The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 127 F The Truro & Penwith College Charter 135 Fees 135 Travel Opportunities 128 Fees Waiver 135 Truro & Penwith College Bursary Fund 133 Foundation Art & Design 140 Truro & Penwith College Business 141 Frequently Asked Questions 136 Tutor Support 132 Fundraising 128 W G Welcome 2 GCSEs & Functional Skills 132 Welfare Support 133 H Y Health, Wellbeing & Sport 127 Young College 129 Higher Education 141 Your Journey to College 138 How to Apply 143

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Unsure of your next step? To help you choose the right course you should consult your teachers, careers adviser, parents, friends and staff of the College. Penwith College holds many open events throughout the year. This is an ideal opportunity for you to view the exceptional new 2: Return the form Return the form through your school or directly to: FE Admissions, facilities and talk to staff about your options. See the back page for Penwith College, St Clare Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2SA. details.

Most full-time students at the College, other than Higher Education, Remember, this decision will affect you more than anyone else are aged between 16 and 19 years. Increasing numbers of mature and only you can make sure that your course is successful. It is students are seeking to return to full-time education and we welcome most important that when you begin at the College in September, their applications. Each application will be treated individually. you are following the course which is right for you. If you change your mind about the course you intend to study before the course is due to start, make sure that you contact us by letter so that we 3: You will be invited to attend an interview When we receive your application form; an interview will be arranged may make new arrangements. with a member of staff. The purpose of the interview is to find out more about you and for you to find out more about the College and the courses in which you are interested. Usually by the end of the HOW TO APPLY interview a way forward will be agreed. If the course for which you 1: Complete an application form have applied is not appropriate, further interviews may be arranged. At your interview, further information about the course and the Application forms are available in schools in Cornwall or may be College will be given. obtained by telephoning the College. Application forms are also available to download from our website: www.truro-penwith.ac.uk 4: You will be offered a course, if appropriate If you are taking GCSE examinations in the summer you will be The form asks for information about you and also asks you to asked to let us know your results. We will tell you how to do this in a state which course you would like to study at the College. You letter which we will send you towards the end of July. At the end of will see that you may apply for more than one course if you are August we will have further discussions with you if necessary. uncertain as to the best way forward. We strongly recommend that you attend one of our many open events before you come for an interview - this will really help your decision making process. 5: Join Penwith College Just before the term starts in September you will be invited to the College for an induction. You will receive your timetable and meet staff and other students so that on the first day of term your course may begin smoothly. A letter in July will inform you of the day and time set for this induction. Please note that this induction may be in the week prior to the start of term.

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Saturday 28 November 2015 Open Day 10am to 3pm Correct at time of print. Prospective students should check with the Thursday 04 February 2016 Open Evening 5pm to 8pm College for up-to-date information. This document is a guide for the Saturday 12 March 2016 Open Morning 10am to 1pm information of students and parents. It is not intended to create any Wednesday 4 May 2016 Open Evening 5pm to 8pm contractual relationship. Courses and other details may be modified if necessary. Programmes of study leading to a qualification are subject Friday 18 March 2016 HE Open Day 10am to 3pm to the approval and regulations of awarding bodies. Many thanks to (Call 01872 265829 to book your place) Based at Truro all our students, past and present, who appear in this prospectus.

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