John Ruskin College Full-Time Course Guide
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2021-22 Full-time Course Guide John Ruskin College SUBJECT AREAS Access to Higher Education 16 Applied Science 20 Aviation, Travel and Tourism 24 Business, Accounting and IT 28 Construction 34 Creative Arts 42 Early Years and Childcare 50 Engineering 54 Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Spa 58 Health and Social Care 66 Life Skills and ESOL 70 Life Skills – SEND 74 Public Services and Sport 78 OPEN EVENT DATES 2020-2021 ABOUT US ESSENTIAL INFORMATION #ChooseJRC 4 Student Support 6 Wednesday 30 September 2020, 17:30 – 20:00 Enrichment 10 Financial Support 7 Thursday 22 October 2020, 17:30 – 20:00 Pre-register online at Student Voice 12 Choosing Your Course 8 Saturday 21 November 2020, 10:00 – 14:00 www.johnruskin.ac.uk Life After JRC 13 Progression Routes 9 Wednesday 3 March 2021, 17:30 – 19:30 Apprenticeships 14 How To Apply 82 Saturday 19 June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 University Level Courses 15 Course Listing 83 2 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 3 Apply in 3 easy steps... 1...Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk 2...Choose your course 3...Apply online OUR VISION To serve our communities as their outstanding provider of further and higher education and training. OUR MISSION To provide inspirational, inclusive and high quality education and training that meets the needs of individuals, employers and our local and wider communities. OUR VALUES Quality, Aspiration, Responsibility, Innovation, Clarity and Openness. EXCELLENT PROGRESSION HIGH QUALITY TEACHING STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES DID YOU KNOW... 2019 destination data shows 96% of students had a Our first-class teaching staff have We’ve developed high quality, industry standard • We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and supportive positive destination after completing their qualification excellent subject knowledge and facilities helping to inspire and grow the skills needed environment for our students at John Ruskin College, successfully progressing to substantial industry experience, supporting for a career within any sector. • The College has excellent transport links and is university, employment or an Apprenticeship. students to gain the essential skills they Whatever your passion, we’ve got the specialist need for the future – whether they are easily accessible via bus and tram VARIED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME resources and equipment that will help you to considering university, employment or an succeed including: • The College has been accredited with several We offer a wide range of sporting activities such as Apprenticeship. • A brand new Construction Skills Training awards over the last few years; the full Matrix basketball, football, table tennis, volleyball, rugby In Summer 2019 we achieved 100% pass National quality kitemark as well as the Quality in and beach rugby as well as the opportunity to train Centre, to accommodate the new and exciting rate on our Level 3 Vocational courses Construction courses on offer Careers Standard, both relating to the excellent in our fitness gym. There are also numerous clubs with 80% achieving high grades. The advice and guidance we provide for our students and societies students can get involved in, as well as • Film and digital media suite College was also among the top 25% in • Photography studio • The College has been awarded prestigious Leaders opportunities to become a student ambassador or a the country for value-added in 2018-19. member of the Student Partnership Council. • Commercial on-site Hair, Beauty and Spa salon in Diversity status for its commitment to equality, • Fully equipped science labs diversity and inclusion • Simulation nursery facility 4 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 5 PERSONAL TUTORING The College Safeguarding team also supports students UNDER 19? FINANCIAL SUPPORT Once you’ve joined John Ruskin College you will be by providing a confidential support service to any If you are under the age of 19 on 31 August 2021 and Support may be available through a Bursary or other assigned a personal tutor. Their role is to help you students who would benefit from this. you meet the eligibility criteria your course is FREE. funding support schemes, contact our Client Services achieve your full potential, by supporting you in many NEED EXTRA HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? You may be required to pay a resource fee and team for more detailed information relevant to you. different ways. They will help you settle into College Households receiving a low income and/or are in Additional Learning Support can be provided if you educational visit costs, however financial support life, make arrangements for any additional support receipt of a means-tested benefit may be eligible for have a learning difficulty or disability. is available for those who need it (subject to family you may need, set and track target grades and will income level). financial support. Application forms are available at work with you to create a learning plan that is tailored John Ruskin College is a fully inclusive College with www.johnruskin.ac.uk or from our Client Services to your aspirations, skills development and wellbeing. experienced and dedicated staff who will work to help 19 AND OVER? team who will assess your application to see if you are you through your studies and College life. You will meet with your tutor regularly and this will give Depending on the qualifications you have already eligible for financial support. This could include help you the opportunity to recognise and celebrate your All support is specific to each individual and before you gained, tuition and/or exam fees may be payable. with childcare costs, course equipment/resource fees, success and discuss how you can further progress start at John Ruskin College, meetings are held with If you are aged 19-23 (on 31 August of your starting educational visits, lunches at College, travel expenses to positive destinations with real employability skills. you to establish your individual needs and preferences year) and have not attained a Full Level 2 qualification and uniforms. so that appropriate provision can be put in place You will also be a member of a tutor group made up (5 GCSEs 9-4/A*-C) or a Full Level 3 qualification FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND GCSE of other students from your course. Your personal (specifically for applicants with an EHCP). (equivalent to 4 AS levels), then you may not have to ENGLISH OR MATHS tutor group will meet once a week and provide you Together we will develop your Additional Support Plan pay tuition or exam fees. If you meet the residency criteria, these courses are with opportunities through a student centred tutorial and discuss your progression route. If you are aged 24 or older and have not yet attained offered free, except where you already hold a pass programme, to share your experience in a friendly and Your support programme plans are regularly reviewed a Full Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs 9-4/A*-C) then grade at the same or higher level in the subject that supportive environment. and may include 1:1 support, in class support, small you may not have to pay tuition or exam fees if you wish to study. CLIENT SERVICES group support, workshops, escorting and comfort study will enable you to progress into work or you support during break and lunch times, graduated are receiving JSA, ESA (WRAG), Universal Credit- OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS Our Client Services team are located at the front of intervention plan, access to assistive technologies, mandated training or are on a low income. Instalment plans for courses over £400 are available the College and will be available throughout the year exam concession arrangements when appropriate, If you are aged 19 or older and wish to study for a for over 18s, please contact Client Services for details. to help and support you. Information, advice and wellbeing support and coaching, access to a guidance is offered in a variety of different areas, Level 3 or higher qualification, you will normally have If your employer is funding your course and would like designated support area, guidance to improve study to pay fees for each academic year of a course, or, including: skills, adapted documents and material and any other to be invoiced, please obtain the relevant forms from if available you can apply for an Advanced Learner our Client Services team. • Financial or welfare advice on grants, travel equipment you may require. Loan. Advanced Learner Loans are in operation to schemes or other financial support available Details about Additional Learning Support can be provide financial support to adults who wish to study through the Discretionary Learner Support Fund found on our website www.johnruskin.ac.uk. at Level 3 or higher. The loans are managed by the NEED MORE INFO? • Counselling and wellbeing It’s important you disclose your needs at the Student Loans Company who also manage the HE For more information and financial advice please admission stage of your application to the loans system. Further information can be found on contact Client Services for details on 020 8651 1131. • Careers, employment and Higher Education College so that your support plan is discussed the Student Loans Company website: www.slc.co.uk. and agreed prior to you starting. 6 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 7 APPRENTICESHIP Your current qualifications/grades: Types of courses you can progress on to: If you choose an Apprenticeship you will work towards a nationally recognised vocational qualification. • BTEC National/Extended Diploma • Foundation Degree • Degree Apprenticeship • NVQ Level 3 • Degree • Professional Qualifications Employers recognise and value an Apprenticeship as • Access to HE Courses • Diploma of Higher Education it shows you have been trained in the skills they need.