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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 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. • A-Levels Apprenticeships are designed by employers in the • BTEC National/Extended Diploma • Certificate of Higher Education • Higher Apprenticeship industry so they offer a structured programme that • NVQ Level 3 • Higher National Diploma/ • Professional Qualifications introduces you to the necessary skills needed to do • Access to HE Courses Certificate • Level 4 Diploma a job well. Some of your training will be at College • A-Levels where you will gain the essential knowledge and skills • 4 or 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A*-C) • A-Level • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award/ relevant to your job role. • NVQ Level 2 • Access to HE Courses Certificate/Diploma BTEC • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate • BTEC Extended Diploma • Level 3 Diploma • Intermediate Apprenticeship • BTEC Subsidiary/90 Credit Diploma • Advanced Apprenticeship These vocational qualifications can lead you ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER directly to University, Higher Education, LANGUAGES (ESOL) • 4 GCSEs Grade 9-3 (A*-D) • BTEC Level 2 Diploma • Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeships or employment. These courses We offer ESOL courses from Pre-Entry to Entry • Functional Skills • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate • GCSE English and Maths • Foundation Level (Merit) • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma develop the skills, knowledge and attributes that Level 3. ESOL courses offer you a dynamic approach • NVQ Level 1 • Level 2 Diploma employers look for in the workplace. to learning; speaking and listening, reading and • BTEC Level 1 Diploma (Merit) BTECs are offered in a wide selection of subjects writing. You will be assessed before starting to ensure • GCSEs Grade 2 (E) / Functional Skills • Foundation Level Courses • Level 1 Diploma at a range of levels to suit everyone. you are placed on the right level course. Our highly • Employability/Work Skills Programmes • BTEC Level 1 Award/Certificate/ • Functional Skills English, qualified tutors will enable you to achieve English and • Progression Awards Diploma Maths and IT BTEC Level 2 Diplomas and Extended Certificates Maths qualifications at the appropriate level which will • Basic Skills Entry Level 3 enable you to progress into employment or study provide you with the skills you need to progress onto at the higher level of the Extended Diploma. • No or few formal qualifications, • Functional Skills English • Skills for Working Life Programme other courses in the future. or if you are looking to improve and Maths • Vocational Studies

The Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 Which course level is right for you? your basic skills • Progression Award • Life Skills Programmes A-Levels and is a preferred route to University for GCSE ENGLISH/MATHS OR many students. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME Work Experience – to help you adapt to the working The courses include a combination of theory and Developing your English and Maths skills is a vital part environment. practice including continuous assessment (mainly When you join the College, you are signing up for of your study. If you haven’t already achieved a grade more than just a qualification; your study programme Tutorial – our effective tutorial system ensures you through coursework), practical work-related 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths you will be required assignments, work experience (in some cases is made up of the following key elements: meet or exceed your individual targets so you can to work towards this by studying GCSE or Functional progress to your next chosen step. mandatory work placements), externally assessed Skills as part of your programme of study. If you have Your chosen subject qualification. Enrichment – a variety of opportunities including examinations and online tests. achieved these grades you will continue to build on English and Maths – where this has not been trips, visits and activities to enhance your CV. your skills in these subjects. achieved at GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C).

8 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 9 Gain skills, pursue new interests, meet other students and have fun by taking part in our Enrichment programme. “The enrichment activities have helped me to make new friends outside of my course. I get to learn about what the other courses are about and how different they are from my course.” Student Ambassador “I took on the role to help me to increase my confidence and self-esteem, this has made my experience at college something that I will remember for the rest of my life.” Student Coach

GETTING STARTED FITNESS FACILITIES GET INVOLVED STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME Once a year, we host a ‘Getting Started Event’ where you We have an excellent on-site gym and sports Our Enrichment programme reflects your interests The Student Volunteer Programme is part of our can find out more about what is available at College and hall with staff who will test your fitness levels and passions and we actively encourage you to get Leadership Academy. Why not join and make how to sign up for activities. All activities are free. Previous and design a personal fitness programme involved. a difference? There are a number of roles and enrichment activities have included the Debating club, Glee for you. There will also be an opportunity to Set up your own enrichment activities, clubs and opportunities for students to become role models club, Nail Art club, street dancing and arts and crafts. We take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award societies, or join in with fundraising events and and leaders. These include Student Sports Coaches, also offer a wide range of sporting enrichment including programme. volunteering or community projects. Getting involved Student Ambassadors, Language Ambassadors, basketball, football, volleyball and badminton. in our enrichment activities will make your time at the Student Innovators and Study Buddies. There is also College much more enjoyable, increase your circle of the opportunity to be elected to a role on the Student friends and add another interesting dimension to your Partnership Council. CV, whether you are applying to University or going into employment.

10 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 11 GET INVOLVED AND HAVE LEADING THE WAY TO YOUR SAY BOTH UNIVERSITY AND THE

It is important to us that you feel involved and WORLD OF WORK consulted during your learning process. We are Progression data in 2019 showed that 96% of our committed to seeking your views, ideas and students successfully progressed to a positive opinions. We call this ‘The Student Voice’. Your voice destination; either University, employment or an ensures that you are included in the decision making Apprenticeship. processes. It is your College so your voice matters. So, how can you get involved in the ‘Student Voice’ Here are some of the courses John Ruskin College process? students are intending to study in 2020: You can get involved in a number of ways: • Become a Student or Departmental Representative Accounting and Finance | Durham University and liaise with your classmates, feeding back the issues that matter to them Biomedical Sciences | Brunel University • Be active in Student Focus Groups which meet Childhood and Youth Studies | throughout the year Creative Writing Arts | University Bournemouth • Stand for a position on the Student Partnership Diagnostic Radiography | University of Bradford Council Early Childhood Studies | • Take part in our cross-college Student Elections Forensic Psychology | Coventry University for the opportunity to become Student President Graphic Design | University of the Arts London and represent the Student Body at Corporation Illustration | Birmingham City University meetings International Event Management | We value your comments as this helps us to devise Nursing | King’s College London, an excellent learning experience and support services in order that you have a successful and positive Pharmacology | University of Portsmouth learning experience. Psychology | University of Brighton Sport Psychology | St Mary’s University, Twickenham

12 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 13 WHO CAN APPLY? In February 2019 John Ruskin College Anyone can apply for an Apprenticeship programme merged with , which as long as they are aged 16+ at the start of their also incorporates Reigate School of Art, Apprenticeship programme. We can support to form Orbital South Colleges. you to find the right employer before you start an The Higher Education programme is currently Apprenticeship. offered at East Surrey College, Redhill. WHAT’S INVOLVED? East Surrey College offers a wide range of university Employers recognise and value an Apprenticeship as level courses designed to develop specialist sector it is a nationally recognised programme and shows skills and knowledge and provides great flexibility with: that you’ve been trained in the skills they need. Apprenticeships are designed by employers in the • Highly personalised learning to ensure you stay industry so they offer a structured programme that motivated and inspired takes you through the skills needed to do a job well. • Teaching staff that have strong industry experience Some of your training will be at college gaining the and continually develop links with businesses and essential knowledge and skills relevant to your job professional organisations within your chosen sector role. to enhance your learning WHAT LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE? • Excellent high quality facilities • The opportunity to save money by studying locally • Intermediate Apprenticeships with lower fees than traditional University routes equivalent to five good GCSE passes • Advanced Apprenticeships equivalent to two A-Level passes Art, Design & Media | Business, HR & IT • Higher Apprenticeships | Construction | Early Years & Care | equivalent to a Level 4 qualification or above Engineering | Sport | Teaching • Degree Apprenticeships The College works in partnership with the University | Travel & Aviation equivalent to a Level 6 qualification or above To find out more about Apprenticeships of Chichester on their Foundation and Degree at John Ruskin College view our website programmes, meaning students are awarded their for details www.johnruskin.ac.uk or email: degree from the University upon graduating. TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT: [email protected] www.esc.ac.uk/about-higher-education

14 | Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 15 Access to university level courses for adults without formal qualifications.

#BiomedicalScientist #CareAssistant #CivilEngineer #ConstructionManager #Nurse #Microbiologist #Midwife #Paramedic #Physiotherapist #SocialWorker

The industry focused Access to Higher Education Diploma qualification prepares students to study at Degree Level. If you are keen to get back into education after taking some time out or you left school without the qualifications needed then an Access to HE course is for you. These courses are An Access to Higher designed for adults that are planning to go to University but do not currently hold a suitable Level 3 qualification. Education programme is equal to three A-Levels, Things to note before you start: • You may need to buy a uniform giving you the UCAS • You may need to pay for any external trips • You may need to pay for additional training workshops points you need to apply Financial help is available, contact Client Services on for university level study. 020 8651 1131 for more details. Active Learning

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 17 ACCESS TO ACCESS TO NURSING ACCESS TO MEDICAL ACCESS TO SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION & & HEALTH RELATED SCIENCE WORK CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONS LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 1 Year / 144 UCAS Points (Grade D45) 1 Year / 144 UCAS Points (Grade D45) 1 Year / 144 UCAS Points (Grade D45) 1 Year / 144 UCAS Points (Grade D45) Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths (A*-C) in English and Maths Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths (A*-C) in English and Maths Assessment: Continual assessment Assessment: Continual assessment through a range of assignments, exams and through a range of assignments, exams and Assessment: Continual assessment Assessment: Continual assessment presentations presentations through a range of assignments through a range of assignments, exams and presentations This course is designed for adults not This course is designed for adults not This course is designed for adults not already in possession of a suitable Level already in possession of a suitable Level already in possession of suitable Level 3 This course is designed for adults not 3 qualification. It is an approved route 3 qualification. It is an approved route qualifications. The course is based around already in possession of a suitable Level to higher level qualifications, training to higher level qualifications, training construction technology, site management 3 qualification. It is an approved route programmes, and University degrees programmes, and University degrees and civil engineering professions. It to higher level qualifications, training within the Sciences and other related within Social Work and other health related is an approved route to higher level programmes and University degrees professions. professions. qualifications, training programmes, and within Nursing and other health related professions. University degrees within Engineering WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? and Construction. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • The human body • Introduction to psychology WHAT’S INCLUDED? • The human body • Chemistry • Criminological psychology • Maths and Science • Social work skills • Construction • Neuropsychology • Genetics, pathogens and immunity • Sociology of poverty • Civil Engineering • Nutritional diseases • Final project • Sociology of the family • Electronics and materials • Understanding mental health • Final project • Maths and Science • Final project WHAT’S NEXT? • Modern engineering WHAT’S NEXT? • A degree in Biomedical Sciences, WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • A degree in Nursing or other health Chemistry, Physics, Biology, • A degree in Social Work Environmental Science, Forensic • Employment in the social care sector • A degree in Construction and Civil professions such as Occupational Science, Paramedic Science, Engineering Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Pharmacy, Food Science and • Employment in the construction Paramedics, Midwifery or Podiatry Microbiology industry in roles such as Construction • Employment in the health sector • Employment in a science-based Management or Civil Engineering including hospitals, nursing homes, community care and other healthcare profession such as Biomedical Science, organisations Pharmacology or Dietetics

90% of graduates with an Access to HE Diploma are employed or in further study six months after graduation. QAA, Access to HE: Data Report

18 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Access to Higher Education | 19 Be the future of science.

#Audiologist #LaboratoryTechnician #MedicalScientist #Microbiologist #Nurse #Paramedic #Pharmacist #Psychologist #ScienceTechnician #ForensicScientist

The exciting range of Applied Science courses at John Ruskin College will help broaden your “My favourite elements theoretical knowledge through experiments and practical activities. You’ll have the chance about my course are to further develop your skills in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as enhance your the excellent tools and knowledge, skills and understanding of the different career routes available to you. You will develop analytical, evaluative, practical and technical skills which will enable you to equipment used during work within a wide range of scientific industries or progress at Higher Education level (Degree science practicals course or Foundation course). and also meeting new Your College experience will include: Things to note before you start: people from different • Guided support through workshops to help • There will be a cost for trips and possibly other relevant items backgrounds and you achieve your goals relating to your course • Talks from industry professionals Financial help is available, contact Client Services on • Support in applying for work experience learning from them.” opportunities in a broad range of industries 020 8651 1131 for more details. Alice, Applied Science Level 2

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 21 APPLIED SCIENCE APPLIED SCIENCE APPLIED SCIENCE Meet Shanel LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA (FORENSIC) (MEDICAL) Applied Science LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA 1 Year Level 3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) (A*-D) including English, Maths and Science; Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 or BTEC Level 1 Diploma Merit/Distinction (A*-C) including English, Maths and Science (A*-C) including English, Maths and Science and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English, Maths or: BTEC NQF Level 2 Extended Certificate or: BTEC Level 2 Technical in Laboratory and Science BTEC QCF Level 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction Science/BTEC NQF Level 2 Extended Assessment: Coursework, practical and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English, Maths Certificate/BTEC QCF Level 2 Diploma Merit/ observations and written exams in two units and Science Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in Assessment: Coursework, practical English, Maths and Science This course is designed to develop your assessments and external examinations Assessment: Coursework, practical knowledge and application of science to assessments and external examinations the world around us, including the fields This is a theoretical, practical and work- of health, medicine and applications of related course, developing the necessary This is a practical, work-related course, chemistry, physics and biology. You will skills, knowledge and understanding of developing the necessary skills, knowledge have the opportunity to improve your Forensic Science. You will often work in and understanding of medical science. practical laboratory skills as well as develop small groups, presenting your findings to You will develop a responsible and report writing and communication skills. the rest of the class. cooperative approach, often working in You will develop a responsible and small groups, presenting your findings to WHAT’S INCLUDED? cooperative approach to working on your the rest of the class. You will also take • Principles of science own and in groups. You will also take part in work experience or a work based • Chemistry and our earth part in work experience or a work based project. After discovering the great transport links to • Energy and our universe project during non-college days. the College and attending an Open Event to • Biology and our environment WHAT’S INCLUDED? view the facilities, Shanel knew John Ruskin • Applications of chemical substances • Genetics and genetic engineering WHAT’S INCLUDED? College was right for her to continue her • Applications of physical science • Disease and infections • Forensic/Criminal psychology passion for Biology. • Health applications of life science • Criminology • Forensic evidence collection/analysis Shanel enjoys learning how to create • Scientific skills • Genetics and genetic engineering • Clinical psychology • English and Maths (if not already calculations and formulae on her course, achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? and was able to apply what she had learnt • Degrees in Science, Forensic Science, • Degrees in Medical Science, Forensic in the classroom to her work placement in WHAT’S NEXT? Police Studies and other related Science or HND in Applied Science and a Pharmacy. She gained an insight into the • Applied Science Level 3 Extended subjects other related subjects different job prospects available to her within Diplomas at John Ruskin College • Job roles could include Crime Scene • Job roles could include Medical/ industry. • Apprenticeship Investigator for the Police or a Forensic Forensic/Healthcare Scientist, Shanel intends to progress to a degree in • Job roles could include Science Officer in a forensic science laboratory Microbiologist Medicine at the University of Warwick. Her Technician, Physics Technician or goal is to become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Animal Technician “The support I have received at or work in Dentistry. College has been essential to my #JRCstory #science #workexperience #aspirations #openevent progression within the course.” Andre, Applied Science Level 3

22 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Applied Science | 23 Spread your wings and explore the world of travel.

#AirlinePilot #CabinCrew #CruiseShipHost #CustomerServiceAgent #EventsManager #HolidayRep #TourGuide #TravelAgent

If you would like a dynamic and varied career which gives you the chance to see the world, then you should consider a job in Travel, Tourism and Aviation. John Ruskin College offers a range of courses to enable you to work for an airline, airport, travel agency or tour operator. You will develop customer service skills and gain a valuable insight into the industry.

John Ruskin College Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: maintains excellent links • Work placement • There will be a cost for Cabin Crew uniform • Visits to Gatwick Airport and other airports • There will be a cost for any trips with local employers so • Visits to air shows and aviation exhibitions Financial help is available, contact Client Services on • Training days that students benefit from • Guest speakers from travel based companies 020 8651 1131 for more details. guest speakers and work with a range of employers.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 25 AIR CABIN CREW TRAVEL & TOURISM TRAVEL & TOURISM APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2

1 Year 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO (A*-D) including English and Maths (A*-D) including English and Maths (A*-C) including English and Maths or: BTEC ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Assessment: Written assignment tasks, Assessment: Written assignment tasks, NQF Level 2 Extended Certificate/BTEC QCF BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN short tests, observations and a portfolio of short tests, observations and a portfolio of Level 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE START AN APPRENTICESHIP. grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths evidence to cover coursework evidence to cover coursework If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship Assessment: Coursework route, please contact our Employer Services This course has been designed especially This qualification provides students with team who will be happy to advise you on your for those who wish to pursue a career the opportunity to develop vocational This practical, work-related course options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email in the airline industry as cabin crew. This skills and gain a broad knowledge and introduces you to the industry as a whole. [email protected] qualification can help you secure your first understanding of the travel and tourism Projects and assignments are based on COURSES job working in a Cabin Crew team. sector, giving students the potential realistic workplace situations, activities and • Aviation Ground Operative Level 2 You will learn how to co-ordinate a safe opportunity to enter employment within a demands. You will also take part in work flight, prepare the cabin, get passengers wide range of job roles across the travel experience or a work based project during FIND OUT MORE aboard, demonstrate safety procedures, and tourism sector. non-college days. • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships as well as deal with emergencies. WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S INCLUDED? • The UK travel and tourism sector • Travel and tourism • Higher level Apprenticeship • Airline and Aviation operations • UK travel and tourism destinations • European destinations • University degree • Airline health & safety and security • Delivering the customer experience • The cruise industry • Opportunities for promotion within the • Emergency procedures • The development of travel and tourism • Preparing for employment aviation and travel industries • Crew room duties in the UK • Working as a holiday representative • Role of Cabin Crew • International destinations • Airport arrival process • Factors affecting worldwide travel and WHAT’S NEXT? • English and Maths (if not already tourism • Degree in Travel & Tourism Management achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Travel and tourism and business • Career roles – Holiday Representative, environments WHAT’S NEXT? Tour Guide, Cabin Crew and Cruise • English and Maths (if not already • Aviation Operations Level 3 Ship staff achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) Extended Diploma • Travel & Tourism Level 3 WHAT’S NEXT? Extended Diploma • Travel & Tourism Level 3 • Airline industry training Extended Diploma • Employment as Cabin Crew • Apprenticeship • Employment in the industry at a junior level

26 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Aviation, Travel and Tourism | 27 Develop your skills and make a difference to the world of business.

#Accountant #Administrator #Advertiser #Banker #HumanResources #ITConsultant #Lawyer #Manager #Marketer #PublicRelations #WebDeveloper

Our dynamic Business, Accounting and IT courses are designed to develop your practical skills through a variety of real-life experiences whilst exploring theoretical knowledge. Our involvement in Enterprise projects over the years has ensured that students at John Ruskin College have access to excellent employer links to gain work experience and be one step ahead.

“What I adore most Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • One to one mentoring with professional support • There will be a cost for trips and possibly other relevant about this course is that • Participation in employer-led seminars items relating to your course • Workplace visits Financial help is available, contact Client Services on I have a teacher that is • Practice interview sessions • Work shadowing 020 8651 1131 for more details. very supportive and is • Visits to Conferences and exhibitions very uplifting.” • Visits to Higher Education providers Trishauna, Business Level 3

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 29 BUSINESS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AAT ACCOUNTING AAT ACCOUNTING Meet Hikmatullah LEVEL 2 FIRST EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Business 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade D*D*D*) 1 Year 1 Year / 56 UCAS Points (Grade D) Level 2 1 Year Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: AAT Accounting & Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) (A*-C) including English and Maths Business Level 2 or equivalent and 5 GCSE (A*-D) including English and Maths; or BTEC including English and Maths; or BTEC Level Assessment: Computer based exams grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths Level 1 Diploma (Merit) and GCSE grade 9-3 2 Extended Certificate Merit/Distinction and Assessment: Computer based exams (A*-D) in English and Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths This qualification will give you experience Assessment: Coursework and computer Assessment: Coursework and externally set of a wide range of financial skills and This is an internationally recognised controlled assessments and exams based exams (externally set). Two of the knowledge. You will develop important qualification based on practical, real-world units will be externally assessed accounting knowledge. You will develop This course will give you practical experience skills needed by employers and it will important skills needed by employers and This exciting course will help develop in business. Your work experience is carried provide stepping stones for entry to it will provide stepping stones for entry to your knowledge and practical skills within out in a business setting. It will develop employment or self-employment. You will employment or self-employment. You will business settings, providing you with the necessary skills, knowledge and take part in work experience or a work take part in work experience or a work stepping stones for entry to employment understanding to provide a sound, basic based project during non-college days. based project during non-college days. or further study. You will also complete a business education. WHAT’S INCLUDED? mandatory work experience placement in WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Bookkeeping and payroll a retail setting. • Final Accounts preparation and • Exploring business • Control accounts, journals and the Final Accounts for Sole Traders and WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Developing a marketing campaign banking system Partnerships • Finance for business • Personal and business finance • Working effectively • Indirect tax management accountancy • Promoting a brand • Managing an event • Computerised accounting and costing Hikmatullah joined John Ruskin College • Sales and personal selling in business • International business • Basic costing • Professional ethics in accounting on the KS4 programme five years ago and • Providing business support • Principles of management • Business communications and finance has made a great journey developing as an • Recruitment, selection and employment • Employment law • Introduction to company and business • Spreadsheets software (MS Excel) individual throughout his studies. • Principles of customer service • Business decision making law • Business enterprise WHAT’S NEXT? He takes part in numerous sports at College WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • English and Maths (if not already • AAT Accounting Level 4 and loves meeting new people from other • Undergraduate and postgraduate • AAT Accounting Level 3 achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Continue studies with a chartered departments during these enrichment events. university courses • Advanced Apprenticeship accountancy body In his spare time, he works with local WHAT’S NEXT? • Higher Apprenticeship • Careers include Accounts Administrator, • Become AATQB (Qualified Bookkeeper communities to translate English and attends • Business Level 3 Extended Diploma • A range of employment opportunities Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable status) and licensed to perform The Refugee Cricket Project, an organisation • Advanced Apprenticeship Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk or Trainee company books bringing together young refugees and • Careers in Sales, Finance, Accounts Technician • Careers include Assistant Accountant, asylum-seekers to play sport, make friends Human Resources or Marketing Bookkeeper, Credit Controller, Finance and build confidence. Assistant or run your own business. Hikmatullah is now looking to progress within Business at John Ruskin College and see “I like JRC because I love the environment. where his qualification will take him. It’s a peaceful place to learn and the #JRCstory #business #communitywork teachers are really supportive.” #aboveandbeyond Hikmatullah, Business Level 2

30 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Business, Accounting and IT | 31 INFORMATION INFORMATION APPRENTICESHIPS Meet Trishauna LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3 TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Business Management/ LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO Marketing/Law Level 3 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade D*D*D*) ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN (A*-D) including English and Maths; or BTEC (A*-C), including English and Maths; or BTEC Level 1 Diploma/Extended Diploma and Level 2 Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 2 START AN APPRENTICESHIP. If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade route, please contact our Employer Services team 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths Assessment: Coursework and computer who will be happy to advise you on your options: based exams Assessment: Coursework and computer Phone 020 8651 1131 or email based exams [email protected] This is a practical, work-related course which develops the necessary skills, This is a practical, work-related course COURSES knowledge and understanding to provide a which develops the necessary skills, • Assistant Accountant Level 3 sound, basic IT education. knowledge and understanding to provide a • Business Administration Level 3 sound, basic IT education. This qualification offers you experience • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 of basic programming skills for software You will also do work experience which is • Customer Service Specialist Level 3 development, practical experience in directly related to your course. • Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 developing, creativity in graphics, apps and • Infrastructure Technician Level 3 web design. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Software Development Technician Level 3 • Information technology systems You will also complete work experience • Creating systems to manage FIND OUT MORE which is directly related to your course. information • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships Trishauna joined John Ruskin College from WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Using social media in business WHAT’S NEXT? The Quest Academy, after the teaching was • Programming • The online world • Higher Apprenticeship recommended by friends and family. • IT project management • Technology systems • University degree She chose to join the Business Management/ • Cyber security and incident • A digital portfolio • Opportunities for promotion within Marketing/Law Level 3 course, as she management • Mobile app development Business and IT sectors wanted to “engage and learn the world of • IT service delivery • Website development business and real business situations.” • Mobile app development • Creating digital graphics Outside of the classroom, Trishauna enjoys • Website development • English and Maths (if not already going on College trips to expand her achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) WHAT’S NEXT? knowledge with her favourite trip being WHAT’S NEXT? • Degree courses in IT related areas to the Business Live Expo 2019, where • Higher Apprenticeship she benefitted from learning all about the • IT Level 3 Extended Diploma and other • Employment – A wide range of different pathways available and enjoyed the IT related Diplomas specialist IT jobs are possible opportunity of meeting local employers. • Advanced Apprenticeship • A junior role in the IT sector Trishauna plans to go on to study a degree in Business at University College London (UCL). “I enjoy my course as it consists of lots #JRCstory #business #collegeevents of team working and presentations.” #collegetrips #university Phyllis, Business Management Level 3

32 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Business, Accounting and IT | 33 Build your career in construction from the ground up.

#Bricklayer #BuildingSurveyor #Carpenter #CivilEngineer #Painter&Decorator #Plumber #SiteSupervisor #QuantitySurveyor

The Construction industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector with lots of opportunities for students in this field. We’re here to kick start your career by preparing you with all the practical skills and knowledge needed to achieve your goals. Whether you’re training as a bricklayer, carpenter, painter and decorator, or plumber; the options open to you are considerable.

Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: Less than one percent of • Visits by industry experts • You will need to buy your own personal protection equipment • Taking part in various regional and national (PPE - boots, goggles and protective clothing) the construction firms in competitions • You will also need to purchase a uniform which includes polo shirt, • Working on projects in the local community sweatshirt/fleece and trousers Great Britain have 300 or • There will be a cost for any trips/visits • You will need to arrange industry work experience more employed staff. Financial help is available, contact Client Services on Statista - 2018 Report 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 35 BASIC CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION BRICKWORK BRICKWORK SKILLS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 Entry Requirements: Brickwork Level 1 (A*-C) including English and Maths (A*-E) including English and Maths Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in Entry Requirements: Few formal English and Maths qualifications Note: Appropriate professional dress code is Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in required workshops and classrooms Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in workshops and classrooms workshops and classrooms Assessment: Coursework and computer Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and based exam a portfolio of evidence Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a portfolio of evidence portfolio of evidence This BTEC Level 3 qualification covers Bricklaying is one of the traditional trades Building on the skills learnt during the Level This is a basic construction course that is various aspects of the management of the both in the UK and around the world. 1 programme, you will extend your skills an introduction to several disciplines that construction industry and is suitable for Those studying bricklaying will learn a and knowledge with more challenging form part of the construction industry. students wishing to enter a professional variety of skills to enable them to build, activities. career in this industry. repair and maintain the country’s housing WHAT’S INCLUDED? stock. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Brickwork WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Interpreting working drawings to set out • Carpentry • Building technology in construction WHAT’S INCLUDED? masonry structures • Painting and Decorating • Project management • Carrying out blocklaying • Producing thin joint masonry and • Safe working practices in construction • Graphical detailing in construction and • Carrying out bricklaying masonry cladding • Health & safety the built environment • Carrying out cavity walling activities • Building solid walling, isolated and • Building methods and construction • Measuring, estimating and tendering • Contribute to setting out and building of attached piers technology processes masonry structures up to damp proof • Construct cavity walling forming • English and Maths (if not already • Surveying in construction and civil course masonry structures achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) engineering • English and Maths (if not already • English and Maths (if not already achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Brickwork Level 1 Diploma • Higher National Certificate in WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • Carpentry Level 1 Diploma Construction • Brickwork Level 2 Diploma • Apprenticeship • Painting & Decorating Level 1 Diploma • Higher Apprenticeship • Apprenticeship • At this level you should be able to work • Highways Maintenance Level 2 Diploma • Employment in Building Environment • You would be able to support a skilled on building sites completing basic at East Surrey College Design, Transportation, Spatial Data worker as a labourer on a construction walling activities • Apprenticeship Management, Construction Contracting site (after gaining your CSCS card) • You would be able to support a skilled Operations, Plant and Equipment worker as a labourer on a construction Supervision, Site Supervision, site (after gaining your CSCS card) Surveying, Property Maintenance or Building Environment Development and Control

36 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Construction | 37 CARPENTRY & JOINERY CARPENTRY & JOINERY PAINTING & PAINTING & LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA DECORATING DECORATING 1 Year 1 Year LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 Entry Requirements: Carpentry & Joinery 1 Year 1 Year (A*-E) including English and Maths Level 1 Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 Entry Requirements: Painting & Decorating in English and Maths Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in (A*-E) including English and Maths Level 1 Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) workshops and classrooms Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in English and Maths workshops and classrooms Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a workshops and classrooms Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in portfolio of evidence Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a workshops and classrooms portfolio of evidence portfolio of evidence Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a This Level 1 qualification provides an portfolio of evidence After learning the basic skills at Level 1, introduction to carpentry and joinery skills. This qualification is for students who wish you can follow one of two routes: It allows students to learn, develop and to enter into a career in the painting and Building on the skills learnt on the Level 1 Site carpenters will work on building sites practise the skills required for employment decorating industry. The course covers programme, you will extend your skills and erecting and fitting timber. and/or career progression in carpentry or basic preparation and painting and knowledge with more challenging activities. Bench carpenters will manufacture items joinery. decorating skills. such as roof trusses and staircases ready WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? to be delivered to the building site to be WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Preparing surfaces for decoration • Producing basic woodworking joints installed by the site carpenters. • Preparing surfaces for decoration • Applying paint systems by brush and • Principles of building construction, • Applying paint systems by brush roller to a variety of surfaces WHAT’S INCLUDED? information and communication and roller • Applying foundation and plain papers Site carpentry • Maintain and use carpentry and joinery • Applying wallpaper • Producing specialist decorative finishes • First fix flooring and roofing, frames, hand tools • Producing decorative finishes • Applying and creating colour partitions and stairs • Prepare and use carpentry and joinery • English and Maths (if not already • English and Maths (if not already • Carrying out second fixing operations portable power and hand tools achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • English and Maths (if not already • Carrying out carpentry maintenance achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) Bench joinery WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • Produce and mark out from setting out • Painting & Decorating Level 2 Diploma • Apprenticeship WHAT’S NEXT? details for bench joinery products • Apprenticeship • At this level you should be able to work • Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Diploma • Manufacture bench joinery products • You will be able to support a skilled on building sites completing basic – students can choose between Site • English and Maths (if not already worker as a labourer on a construction painting and decorating activities Carpentry or Bench Joinery at this level achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) site (after gaining your CSCS card) • Apprenticeship • You would be able to support a skilled WHAT’S NEXT? worker as a labourer on a construction • Apprenticeship site (after gaining your CSCS card) • You’ll be able to carry out basic carpentry operations either on building sites or at a manufacturing facility The woodworking sector remains a fundamental part of the UK Newly trained painter and decorators manufacturing sector. can earn £17,000 - £20,000. British Woodworking Federation GoConstruct.org

38 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Construction | 39 PLUMBING PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 6

1 Year 1 Year PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 Entry Requirements: Plumbing Level 1 (A*-E) including English and Maths Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in English and Maths BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN workshops and classrooms Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in START AN APPRENTICESHIP. If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and workshops and classrooms route, please contact our Employer Services a portfolio of evidence Assessment: Online City & Guilds tests and a team who will be happy to advise you on your portfolio of evidence options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email This Level 1 qualification will provide you [email protected] with the basic plumbing skills used in This Level 2 qualification builds on the skills industry. learnt at Level 1 and allows you to carry COURSES out installations of kitchen, bathroom and • Brickwork Level 2 WHAT’S INCLUDED? sanitary ware. • Brickwork Level 3 • Understanding the structure of the • Carpentry Level 2 industry WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Carpentry Level 3 • Different types of materials used in the • Electrical principles and processes for • Construction Contracting Level 3 plumbing industry building services • Construction Site Management Level 4 • Basic pipe bending and soldering skills • Scientific principles for domestic, • Electrical Installation Level 3 • Basic pipe runs for hot and cold industrial and commercial plumbing • Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3 systems • Standard plumbing processes • Facilities Manager Level 4 • English and Maths (if not already • Cold water and domestic hot water • Groundworker Level 2 achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) systems • Highways Maintenance Level 2 • Central heating systems • Maintenance Operations Level 2 WHAT’S NEXT? • English and Maths (if not already • Painting & Decorating Level 2 • Plumbing Level 2 Diploma achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Apprenticeship • Painting & Decorating Level 3 • Employment as a Labourer or assistant WHAT’S NEXT? • Plumbing Level 2 to a Heating and Plumbing Engineer • Apprenticeship • Property Maintenance Level 2 • You will be able to support a skilled • Employment as a Domestic Plumbing • Quantity Surveying Level 6 Installer worker as a labourer on a construction FIND OUT MORE site (after gaining your CSCS card) • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships WHAT’S NEXT? • Higher Apprenticeship • University degree • Opportunities for promotion within You can earn on average between £15,000 the industry and £40,000 a year as a plumber in the UK, dependent on experience and training. youthemployment.org.uk

40 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Construction | 41 Develop your creative thinking skills through Art, Design and Media.

#Animator #Architect #Artist #DigitalMarketer #FilmTVAssistant #GamesDesigner #GraphicDesigner #Journalist #Photographer #VideoEditor #WebDesigner

Taught by industry professionals, your learning will take place in state-of-the-art workshops, including a Mac suite, darkroom and practical studio space. You will study and learn in a variety of ways, including individual, small group and whole class productions, internet-based research and interaction with creative professionals with live briefs. You can explore a wide range of materials, techniques and skills to enhance your “When I came to look at portfolio in areas such as digital media, animation, photography, graphic design and game the College I liked the design. photography studio and Your College experience will include: Things to note before you start: the high quality equipment • The chance to exhibit your work at the annual • There will be a cost for trips and possibly other relevant items available for students to Creative Industries Showcase & Exhibition relating to your course • Support with producing show reels and Financial help is available, contact Client Services on portfolios to demonstrate your skills use.” • Real world professional opportunities 020 8651 1131 for more details. Vinnie, Art & Design (Photography) Level 3 eg work experience, working with clients, industry competitions and meeting professionals

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 43 ART, DESIGN & MEDIA ART & DESIGN ART & DESIGN ART & DESIGN ART & DESIGN UAL▼ LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 FIRST EXTENDED (FINE ART) (FASHION) (GRAPHIC DESIGN) CERTIFICATE 1 Year LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade D*D*D*) including Art or Design Technology, English Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 and Maths (A*-D) including Art, English and Maths; or (A*-C) including English and Maths; or Level (A*-C) including English and Maths; or Level (A*-C) including English and Maths; or Level Assessment: Portfolio of practical work Level 1 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths This course offers a broad introduction to Assessment: A combination of internally Assessment: Portfolio of practical work Assessment: Portfolio of practical work Assessment: A combination of internal Art, Design and Media and is suitable for assessed assignments and externally assignments and external tasks set and those with very basic previous practical assessed tasks set and marked by Edexcel This course provides a grounding in Fine If you’re a creative visual thinker and have marked by Edexcel experience. You will improve and explore Art for those interested in the visual arts to a flair for drawing, textiles and design this This course offers you the chance to your art, design and media skills whilst explore, develop and test their creativity could be the course for you. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? experience a wide range of Art & Design developing the personal skills and qualities within a qualification structure which is principles and techniques in drawing, This course provides those interested in This is a specialist course that will help you needed for work to help you achieve your stimulating and demanding and provides a painting, photography and graphic design. Fashion Design the chance to explore, to gain specific knowledge, understanding full potential. Start your journey on the supportive transition from further to higher develop and test their creativity within a and skills using a range of Art & Design This course is very hands-on and will route to a career in the creative industries. education. qualification structure which is stimulating processes. This is a highly engaging and help you to develop and unlock your and demanding and provides a supportive practical course which gives you the WHAT’S INCLUDED? creative potential whilst honing your design WHAT’S INCLUDED? transition from further to higher education. opportunity to use traditional and digital • Drawing skills. You will be introduced to specialist • Working in the creative industry media in our industry standard facilities. • Painting equipment and software to help you • Professional development WHAT’S INCLUDED? It offers a good range of Art and Design • Printmaking succeed and progress to Level 3 courses • Exploring creative expression • Working in the creative industry units as well as specialist units from the • Mixed media in the Creative Industries. • Developing an art and design portfolio • Professional development professional field of Graphic Design. • Basic introduction to media WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S NEXT? • Exploring creative expression • English and Maths (if not already WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Introduction to specialist pathways • Progression to our Level 4 WHAT’S NEXT? achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Ideas and concepts in art and design • Developing an art and design portfolio Foundation Diploma • Progression to our Level 4 • Graphic media WHAT’S NEXT? • Visual arts briefs • BA Hons Degree Foundation Diploma • Techniques and technology • Art & Design Level 2 • Graphic design and photography briefs • Employment in the creative industries • BA Hons Degree • Words and images in graphic design • Creative Media Level 2 • English and Maths (if not already • Employment in the creative industries • Typographic and layout design • Possibility to aim for a range of achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) specialist art, design and media jobs WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • Undergraduate and postgraduate • Progression to one of our Level 3 ▼ courses University of the Arts London Awarding Body courses in Graphic Design, Photography • A vast range of specialist roles relating or Digital Media to Graphic Design are possible within • Apprenticeship the creative industries sector • A range of specialist art, design and • Higher Apprenticeship in the industry “I’ve become proficient in using a media jobs are possible decent mix of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.” Ryan, Art & Design (Graphic Design) Level 3

44 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Creative Arts | 45 ART & DESIGN ART, DESIGN & CONTEMPORARY MEDIA CREATIVE DIGITAL FILM & TV Meet Olumide (PHOTOGRAPHY) UAL▼ LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN – FOUNDATION STUDIES MEDIA PRODUCTION PRODUCTION ▼ Art and Design (Graphic Design) LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA 1 Year LEVEL 2 FIRST EXTENDED UAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & Level 3 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade D*D*D*) Entry Requirements: 2 A-Levels or equivalent and GCSE English and Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) or Level 3 Extended Diploma in a related subject at Merit or above grade plus GCSE English TECHNOLOGY Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 1 Year and Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C). (A*-C) including English and Maths; or Level Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D) Mature students (19+) who do not have formal qualifications are encouraged to apply and 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade (A*-D) including English and Maths; or Level bring a portfolio to their interview. Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade (A*-C) including Art or Design Technology, Assessment: A combination of internal Assessment: Portfolio of practical work and written assignments 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths English and Maths; or Level 2 Diploma Merit/ assignments and external tasks set and Assessment: Two of the units will be Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in marked by Edexcel Aimed at post A-Level students as well as mature students with relevant experience externally assessed via written exams and English and Maths or qualifications, this course is a required prerequisite for most university level creative the other seven units via internally assessed Mature students with or without formal This course is focused on developing subject areas. assignments qualifications are encouraged to apply your skills in contemporary photographic You will study a very broad range that includes painting and drawing as well as Assessment: Portfolio of work practice. You will discover a range of This course offers you the opportunity to workshops in 3D, traditional and non-traditional skills. There is a focus on materials, specialist photographic techniques along explore the Creative Industries sector. It processes and methods as you develop your own considered approach. You will need to This course is a vocational alternative with wider art and design processes. You will develop your creativity, confidence be self-motivated as you will be set challenging work. to the A-Level route and has been will develop technical and experimental and your ability to think, question, and designed to develop the skills required Support and guidance is provided for portfolio preparation for UCAS applications or job skills in digital and traditional photography communicate. You will be working on for progression into a career in the media interviews. The Foundation Studies qualification is nationally regulated by Ofqual and techniques to produce an exciting mix of practical projects that will develop your industries or on to university level study. awarded by the University of the Arts London Awarding Body. ideas and skills in Photoshop, digital print and digital work. With the opportunity You will learn different aspects of the film/ photography, stop motion animation and of working on live briefs for real clients, you WHAT’S INCLUDED? programme making process and gain an will gain practical knowledge and skills. video production. Olumide’s favourite aspect of his course is After a period of diagnostic and experimental workshops, you will specialise in a understanding of the general context of This course prepares you to progress on to learning the Adobe programmes and being subject area: contemporary production. WHAT’S INCLUDED? one of our specialist Level 3 courses. able to be as creative as he can. • Photographic studio techniques • Art History WHAT’S INCLUDED? He commented, “I have always been into art • Lens-based image making • Fine Art WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Film and television studies and design but being able to combine my art • Image manipulation using computer • Painting and Installation • Digital photography/publishing • Script writing for media products skills and creativity with graphics was even applications • Graphic Design and Illustration • Animation • Design and research skills more of a reason to choose this course.” • Experimental imagery in photography • Fashion and Textiles • Video production and editing • Factual programme production For his work experience, he attended Appa • Ideas and concepts in art and design • 3D Design and Crafts • English and Maths (if not already • Lens based media production Me Ltd, an essential services organisation for achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? • Critical and contextual studies in media deaf and disabled people, where he had the • Undergraduate and postgraduate • Honours/Foundation Degrees in a subject specialist pathway WHAT’S NEXT? • Audio and visual production and opportunity to create three posters for them courses • HND courses in a subject specialist pathway • Progression to one of our Level 3 technology to use within their advertising. • A very wide range of specialist art, design and media jobs are possible • Media processes and technical skills • Higher Apprenticeship in the industry courses in Digital Media, Games Olumide aims to continue pursuing his • A vast range of specialist photographic Design, Graphic Design or Photography WHAT’S NEXT? passion for Graphic Design at University and jobs are possible • A junior role in the industry • Level 4 Foundation Diploma/HND to run his own company one day, working • Apprenticeship courses in related subjects with other skilled graphic designers. • Honours/Foundation Degrees #JRCstory #graphicdesign • A wide range of specialist film and #workexperience #University #aspirations media jobs

▼ University of the Arts London Awarding Body

46 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Creative Arts | 47 GAMES DESIGN MUSIC PRODUCTION MUSIC PRODUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS UAL▼ LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA UAL▼ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN MUSIC UAL▼ LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN MUSIC LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3 IN CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D) PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D) Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-D) including English and Maths or: Level (A*-C) including Art or Design Technology, (A*-C) including Art or Design Technology, 1 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade English and Maths; or Level 2 Diploma Merit/ START AN APPRENTICESHIP. English and Maths; or Level 2 Diploma Merit/ 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship route, please contact our Employer Services Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in Assessment: Portfolio of work English and Maths team who will be happy to advise you on your English and Maths Assessment: Portfolio of work options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email Mature students with or without formal The course provides a grounding in the [email protected] qualifications are encouraged to apply nature of the music industry. The course provides a grounding in the nature of the music industry. Assessment: Portfolio of work You will learn about job opportunities COURSES and roles as well as developing the skills You will have the chance to develop an • Digital Marketer Level 2 This course is a vocational alternative to required to produce music for a variety of understanding of how music works and • Digital Marketer Level 3 the A-Level route and provides a practical products. learn how to prepare for employment approach to gaining the skills needed for or self-employment within the creative FIND OUT MORE progression into a career in the gaming WHAT’S INCLUDED? industries. You will learn about the different • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships industry. It will introduce you to both the • Working in the music industry job opportunities and roles available within creative and technical aspects of computer WHAT’S NEXT? • Professional development the industry as well as developing the skills • Higher Apprenticeship games and interactive product design • Exploring musical composition required to produce music for a variety of through a variety of creative project briefs. • University degree • Producing a music recording products. • Opportunities for promotion within • Investigating an area of music WHAT’S INCLUDED? the creative industries sector • English and Maths (if not already WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Games design, development and achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Working in the music industry production • Professional development SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE IS • Graphic design WHAT’S NEXT? • Exploring musical composition PROVIDED FOR PREPARATION • Animation (2D and 3D) • Music Production Level 3 • Producing a music recording FOR UCAS APPLICATIONS AND • Computer game platforms • Music industry Apprenticeships • Investigating an area of music JOB INTERVIEWS • Sound production • Employment in sound engineering or • Programming computer-based music production WHAT’S NEXT? • Foundation Degree in Sound & Music WHAT’S NEXT? Production at East Surrey College • BA Honours Degrees • BA Hons Degrees • Level 4 Foundation Diploma • Music industry Apprenticeships • Employment as a Games Designer • Employment in sound engineering or computer-based music production

“I enjoy learning how to use the cameras and the different techniques associated with them.” Shikira, Creative Digital Media Production Level 3 ▼ University of the Arts London Awarding Body

48 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Creative Arts | 49 Develop your skills and enjoy a rewarding career in the Early Years sector.

#EarlyYearsEducator #Nanny #NurseryNurse #NurseryManager #PlaygroupAssistant #PreschoolSupervisor #TeachingAssistant

If you see yourself in a career working with children and young people, then studying an Early Years course at John Ruskin College will equip you with the skills and experience you need to meet industry demands. Our courses will prepare you to care for children of all ages in nurseries and other early years settings. Work placements will form a key part of your course to help develop your practical skills and build your knowledge, supported by our specialist tutors. “My work placement gave me an insight into what it’s Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • A range of placements, for example, • A DBS check will need to be completed before you can commence your like to work with children nurseries, schools and baby units course. It is advisable to submit your application as early as possible • Visits to Higher Education providers • Work placements are mandatory on these courses in a nursery setting and • Visits to professional exhibitions and • There will be a cost for your DBS, trips and possibly other relevant items conferences relating to your course working within a team.” • Guest speaker visits Financial help is available, contact Client Services on Jeanie, Early Years Practitioner Level 2 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 51 CARING FOR CHILDREN EARLY YEARS EARLY YEARS APPRENTICESHIPS Meet Hannah LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA (NCFE CACHE) LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3 PRACTITIONER EDUCATOR Early Years Educator 1 Year LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA (NCFE CACHE) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA (NCFE CACHE) PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO Level 3 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade A*) including English and Maths ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 A clean DBS check BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN (A*-D) including English and Maths; or BTEC (A*-C) including English and Maths; or Level START AN APPRENTICESHIP. Assessment: Coursework and practical work Level 1 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE 2 Certificate (NCFE CACHE) Pass and GCSE If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship placements grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths or: 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths route, please contact our Employer Services Level 1 Diploma (NCFE CACHE) Pass and A clean DBS check team who will be happy to advise you on your This course provides a good starting GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Assessment: Coursework, external options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email point for a life-long career in childcare. A clean DBS check assessment and practical placements [email protected] This course will help you develop a basic Assessment: Coursework and practical understanding of the key skills needed to work placements (minimum 250 hours work This course is a well-respected COURSES care for children. experience) qualification for those of you considering • Childcare Level 2 a career working with children. You will do • Supporting Teaching and Learning in This course introduces you to caring for WHAT’S INCLUDED? 750 hours work experience over 2 days a Schools Level 2 children and young people. • Health and safety week throughout the course in 3 different • Supporting Teaching and Learning in • Science activities for children You will learn about how children develop early years settings and age groups. These Schools Level 3 • Human growth and development physically and emotionally, as well as how hours are mandatory and will give you a • Teaching Assistant Level 3 • Professional development they learn to interact with people. You will licence to practise. • English and Maths (if not already develop further understanding of how to FIND OUT MORE achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) work with children aged 0-5 years and WHAT’S INCLUDED? • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships Hannah initially joined John Ruskin College’s prepare for employment. • Child development and learning theory WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? Health and Social Care Level 3 course • Play • Higher Apprenticeship • Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Diploma WHAT’S INCLUDED? and soon progressed onto Children’s Play, • Keeping children safe • University degree (NCFE CACHE) • Child development Learning and Development Level 3 after • Working with parents • Opportunities for promotion within early • Health & Social Care Level 2 Extended • Safeguarding developing a passion for Childcare. • The early years foundation stage years and childcare settings Certificate • Supporting children’s behaviour Hannah found her course helped build her • Traineeship • Positive environments WHAT’S NEXT? confidence and allowed her to take on a • Employment as a Nursery Assistant • Care routines for babies and young • A degree in Childhood Studies variety of placements working with children children • PGCE in a specialist subject of different age groups. • English and Maths (if not already • Employment in a school or nursery as a “I have gained many new skills which I can achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) practitioner or teaching assistant • Career as a Nanny apply to my coursework.” WHAT’S NEXT? When she’s not studying, Hannah loves to • Early Years Educator Level 3 Diploma take part in enrichment activities around the (NCFE CACHE) College such as badminton, where she has • Health & Social Care Level 3 Extended made lots of new friends. Diploma “I have received tremendous support from Hannah’s career plans are to become a • Career as a Nursery Practitioner the ALS department and my tutor, which primary school teacher and hopes to study a degree in Primary Education QTS at has enabled me to improve my grades.” St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Holly, Children’s Play, Learning & Development Level 3 #JRCstory #childcare #placements #primaryschoolteacher #university

52 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Early Years and Childcare | 53 Solve problems using specialist technical and practical skills.

#AeronauticalEngineer #Electrician #ElectronicEngineer #EngineeringOperative #ManufacturingEngineer #MechanicalEngineer

We offer a wide range of Engineering courses which can lead into industry, a Higher National Diploma, university or an Apprenticeship. Our courses are both practical and academic and will prepare you for a wide range of careers, including many in the advanced technology industries. You will cover a range of engineering subjects in both theory and practical sessions, which include engineering principles, mechanical manufacturing engineering as well as health & safety.

Engineering employers are Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • Trips to industry • You will need to buy your own personal protection equipment projected to need 1.82 million • Visits from industry experts (PPE - boots, goggles and protective clothing) • Mechanical, electronic and/or welding • You also need to purchase a uniform which includes polo shirt, people with engineering skills technologies sweatshirt and trousers • There will be a cost for any trips from 2012-2022. • You will need to arrange industry work experience EngineeringUK Financial help is available, contact Client Services on 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 55 ENGINEERING AERONAUTICAL ELECTRICAL/ MECHANICAL/ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA ENGINEERING ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING 1 Year LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA ENGINEERING ENGINEERING Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA (A*-D) including Science, English and Maths Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) Assessment: Continuous assessment (A*-C) including Science, English and Maths; Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 or Engineering Level 2 Diploma and GCSE (A*-C) including Science, English and Maths; (A*-C) including Science, English and Maths; This Level 2 qualification is an introduction grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths or Engineering Level 2 Diploma and GCSE or Engineering Level 2 Diploma and GCSE to the engineering world which provides Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths you with progression onto a wide variety of workshops and classrooms Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in Note: Appropriate uniform/PPE is required in engineering pathways. Assessment: Continuous assessment workshops and classrooms workshops and classrooms through assignments WHAT’S INCLUDED? Assessment: Continuous assessment Assessment: Continuous assessment through assignments through assignments • Engineering environment awareness Learn, develop and practise the skills (mandatory) required for progression into the This course focuses on the Electrical This course is designed to provide you • Engineering mathematics and science mechanical/aeronautical engineering and Electronic specialist areas within the with the skills and knowledge required for principles industries. You will study 17 different units, industry. On successful completion of the the industry and offers you the opportunity • Electrical and electronic principles a combination of theory, applied theory course and further study, typical careers to progress to a higher level study. You • Understanding Computer-Aided Design and practical subjects across a broad include systems engineer, automation, will study 17 different units, assessed (CAD) range of Aeronautical, Electronic and robotics and project engineer. You will though assignment and practical work • Applied mathematics in engineering Mechanical disciplines. study 17 different units, assessed through with the majority of the units focussed on • Plan and carry out a project in assignment and practical work. the mechanical/manufacturing engineering WHAT’S INCLUDED? engineering industry. • Engineering design techniques • Aircraft flight principles WHAT’S INCLUDED? • English and Maths (if not already • Aircraft mechanical systems • Electrical/electronic principles WHAT’S INCLUDED? achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Aircraft electrical systems • Building electronic circuits • Mechanical principles • Applications of thermodynamic • Analogue and digital circuits • Properties of materials WHAT’S NEXT? principles • Using electronic instruments • Engineering thermodynamics • Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Applications of mechanical systems • Electrical machines • Fluid power Level 3 Extended Diploma in engineering • Electronic fault finding • Using lathes and mills • Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems • Engineering design Level 3 Extended Diploma WHAT’S NEXT? • Aeronautical Engineering Level 3 WHAT’S NEXT? • HNC in Electronic Engineering at WHAT’S NEXT? Extended Diploma • HNC in Aeronautical Engineering East Surrey College • HNC in Mechanical Engineering • General Engineering Level 3 Extended • Degree level courses • Degree level courses at East Surrey College Diploma at East Surrey College • Apprenticeship • Apprenticeship • Degree level courses • Apprenticeship • Career in the engineering industry • Career in the engineering industry • Apprenticeship • Career in the engineering industry • Career in the engineering industry

56 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Engineering | 57 Train for a career in the commercial world of hair and beauty.

#BeautyTherapist #Fashion #FilmAndTV #Hairdressing #MakeUpArtist #MassageTherapist #NailTechnician #SkinCareConsultant #SFXMakeUpArtist

The Hair, Beauty, Make-Up & Spa Department at John Ruskin College have specially-equipped professional Hairdressing salons and Beauty treatment rooms, including a flotation tank and sauna, where you’ll be able to put everything you’ve learned into practice with real clients. Our skilled tutors are industry professionals here to support you with the essential training “I fell in love with needed to develop a career-focused route into employment. the facilities and felt There will be opportunities to be creative and demonstrate your skills and talent, through styling models for competitions, photo-shoots and a chance to take part in the end of year showcase. the course included Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: a wide variety of • Educational visits • You will need to purchase your professional uniform and kit prior to • Exciting in-house training from top joining the course topics that I was manufacturers in Hair & Beauty including • There will be a cost for trips and possibly other relevant items excited to learn.” Dermalogica, Clarins and Airbase relating to your course • Employer talks from local and national salons Financial help is available, contact Client Services on Lizzie, Beauty Therapy Level 2 and spas 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 59 BEAUTY THERAPY BODY & SPA THERAPY BARBERING BARBERING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA

1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: Beauty Therapy Level Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 2 (E) in Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D), including English and Maths; or Level 2 Diploma and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths; or Functional Skills (A*-D) including English and Maths; or Level 1 Beauty Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 English and Maths Entry Level 3. Alternatively you may have 1 Hairdressing Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, successfully completed a vocational (A*-D) in English and Maths Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, exams and assignments qualification at Level 1 or Entry Level 3 Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, exams and assignments Assessment: Practical and theory exams and assignments This course is ideal for those of you assignments You will gain a recognised qualification to who wish to develop the advanced skills Learn all the skills needed to become a practise Beauty Therapy. The course will needed in Beauty and Spa Therapy. It This qualification will help you build the junior stylist in a barbering salon. This involve both practical and theory classes. is a specialist vocational qualification. foundations to begin an exciting career in qualification will provide you with the During the practical lessons you will work The course will involve both practical Barbering. knowledge and understanding of what is in a realistic salon environment and once and theory classes. During the practical You will learn all about the requirements for needed to work in a barbering salon and you have reached a certain level of ability lessons, you will work in a realistic salon working in the Barbering industry and the develop your practical skills to a high level you will be expected to carry out beauty environment and once you have reached a exciting opportunities. to enable you to perform your own salon therapy treatments on clients. services. certain level of ability you will be expected You will develop the knowledge and skills to carry out beauty and spa therapy WHAT’S INCLUDED? you needed for the next level of learning, WHAT’S INCLUDED? treatments on clients. employment or an Apprenticeship. • Health & safety practice in the salon • Client consultation for hair services • Facials WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Health and safety practice in the salon • Eye treatments • Cut men’s hair • Health and safety practice in the salon • Working in the hairdressing industry • Manicure and pedicure • Cut facial hair • Providing body massage treatments • Professional development • Waxing • Styling men’s hair and self-tanning treatments • English and Maths (if not already • Make-Up application • English and Maths (if not already • Monitoring the operation of the Spa achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • English and Maths (if not already • Providing body wrapping and flotation achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) treatments WHAT’S NEXT? • Barbering Level 2 Diploma WHAT’S NEXT? • Providing facial electrical treatments and • Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma WHAT’S NEXT? • Apprenticeships in Barbering or • Body & Spa Therapy Level 3 Diploma body electrical treatments. • Apprenticeship in Barbering or Hairdressing • Employment as a junior therapist, a Hairdressing WHAT’S NEXT? • Employment as a Hairdressing/Salon beauty consultant or self-employment • Employment as a Junior Stylist • Foundation Degree or HND Assistant • Employment as a Beauty and Spa Therapist working within a Salon, Spa, Health Club or Cruise ship

“When visiting the salon it was the most professional environment I had seen and made me want to study there.” Nadia, Body & Spa Therapy Level 3

60 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Spa | 61 WOMEN’S WOMEN’S AFRICAN CARIBBEAN AFRICAN CARIBBEAN Meet Crina HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSING HAIRDRESSING Women’s Hairdressing LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA Level 3 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: Hairdressing Level Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 2 (E) in Entry Requirements: Successful completion (A*-D), including English and Maths; or Level 2 Diploma and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths; or Functional Skills of a Level 1 qualification in Hairdressing or 1 Hairdressing Diploma and GCSE grade 9-3 English and Maths Entry Level 3. Alternatively you may have Barbering (A*-D) in English and Maths Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, successfully completed a vocational Assessment: Practical and theory Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, exams and assignments qualification at Level 1 or Entry Level 3 assignments exams and assignments Assessment: Practical and theory Designed for students wishing to develop assignments This qualification will provide you with the During this course, you will be able to the advanced skills needed in hairdressing knowledge, understanding and skills to develop your practical techniques in a including advanced colouring techniques This qualification will provide you with the work competently as a hairdresser with broad range of women’s hairdressing skills and cutting edge fashion work. The course knowledge, understanding and skills to different hair types. to become a junior stylist. The course will work competently as a hairdresser with will involve both practical and theory Throughout this qualification you will involve both practical and theory classes. different hair types. classes. During the practical lessons, ensure responsibility to reduce risks to During the practical lessons you will you will work in a salon environment and During the practical lessons, you will work health & safety and advise and consult work in a realistic salon environment and once you have reached a certain level of in a realistic salon environment. with clients with African type hair. once you have reached a certain level of ability you will be expected to carry out During the practical lessons, you will work ability you will be expected to carry out hairdressing services on clients. WHAT’S INCLUDED? hairdressing services on clients. • Creative art of styling African type hair in a realistic salon environment. You will have the opportunity to take part • Working in the Hairdressing industry in a variety of shows and competitions WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Professional development Aspiring Hairdresser Crina joined John throughout the course. • Shampoo and treat African type hair • Health & safety practice in the salon • English and Maths (if not already Ruskin College on the KS4 programme • Colour & cutting African type hair • The art of dressing hair WHAT’S INCLUDED? achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) where she started her journey before • Shampoo & condition hair • Relaxing African type hair • Colour correction enrolling onto Level 2, and soon progressing • Colour & lighten hair WHAT’S NEXT? • Creative art of styling and finishing • Creative colouring, using a variety of through to Level 3. • Cutting women’s hair • African Caribbean Hairdressing Level 2 African type hair techniques Crina particularly enjoyed the teaching on • English and Maths (if not already Diploma or other Hairdressing courses • Working in the Hairdressing industry • Creative cutting her course, and has been able to build achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Apprenticeships in Hairdressing • Professional development • Creative perming • Employment within the Hairdressing • English and Maths (if not already her confidence and skills in the on-site professional salon. WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? industry achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma • Foundation Degree or HND Crina took part in the Association of • Apprenticeship WHAT’S NEXT? • Higher Apprenticeship Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) Regional • Employment as a junior stylist working • Hairdressing courses at Level 3 • Employment as a Hairdressing Stylist. Heats 2020 competition and embarked on within a Salon or Health Club • Apprenticeships in Hairdressing Stylists can decide to specialise in a work placement at a local hair salon as a • Employment within the Hairdressing Junior Hair Stylist. colouring or the role of a stylist industry She plans to progress onto the Hair & Media “My favourite elements on my course are Make-Up Level 2 course and then go on to performing treatments on clients and learning study a management course at university. the theory behind each treatment.” #JRCstory #hairmakeup #competition #futureprogression Amy, Women’s Hairdressing Level 3

62 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Spa | 63 HAIR & MEDIA MAKE-UP HAIR & MEDIA MAKE-UP FASHION & MEDIA THEATRICAL, SPECIAL APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA MAKE-UP EFFECTS & MEDIA LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3 1 Year 1 Year LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA MAKE-UP PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: Hairdressing, Hair & 1 Year LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA (A*-D) including English and Maths; or Level Media Make-Up Diploma and GCSE grade ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Entry Requirements: Hair & Media Make-Up 1 Hairdressing or Beauty Diploma and GCSE 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths 1 Year BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN Level 2 Diploma, Art Level 3 or Art A-Level grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Entry Requirements: Hair & Media Make-Up Assessment: A portfolio of practical and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and START AN APPRENTICESHIP. Level 2 Diploma, Art Level 3 or Art A-Level If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship Assessment: A portfolio of practical work, work, photographic evidence, exams and Maths exams and assignments assignments and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and route, please contact our Employer Services Assessment: A portfolio of practical Maths team who will be happy to advise you on your work, photographic evidence, exams and This course is ideal for those of you who This course is ideal for those who wish to Assessment: A portfolio of practical options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email assignments wish to develop the core skills needed in develop advanced skills in Hair & Media work, photographic evidence, exams and [email protected] assignments both Hair & Media Make-Up. The course Make-Up. The course will involve both This qualification builds on existing COURSES will involve both practical and theory practical and theory classes. During the knowledge and understanding of You will produce avant-garde and • Hair Professional Level 2 Barbering classes. practical classes you will work in a salon make-up artistry gained at Level 2, commercial looks, including hair styling • Hair Professional Level 2 Hair environment and will be expected to carry enabling students to expand the scope and costumes to complement your WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Hairdressing Level 3 out hair and make-up services on clients of their technical skills to prepare for make-up design. Develop your skills to • Client care and communication once you have reached a certain level of employment as a make-up artist. create looks that could be used in film, FIND OUT MORE • Applying skin tanning techniques ability. television, fashion and media. • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships • Body art design WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S NEXT? • Applying make-up & photographic WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Airbrush make-up for the face WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Higher Apprenticeship make-up • Camouflage make-up • Camouflage make-up • Media make-up (special effects) • University degree • The art of colouring and dressing hair • Fashion and photographic make-up • Fashion and photographic make-up • Fashion and photographic make-up • Opportunities for promotion within • Making and styling a hair addition • Applying air brush make-up to the face • Media make-up • Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps the Hair and Beauty sector • English and Maths (if not already • Design and apply face and body art • Fantasy hair design • Style and fit postiche (wigs, facial hair achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Creative hair design skills • Monitor and maintain health and safety and hairpieces) • Applying hair extensions practice in the salon WHAT’S NEXT? • Design and apply face and body art • Design and apply face and body art • Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3 Diploma WHAT’S NEXT? • Monitor and maintain health and safety • Provide eyelash and brow treatments • Apprenticeship in the industry • Salon Management Level 4 Diploma practice in the salon • Employment as an assistant in • Apprenticeship in the industry WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? TV and Film Production • Employment as a Hair and Make-Up • Salon Management Level 4 Diploma • HND in Theatrical, Media & Special • Working in a Health Club as a Artist in TV and Film Production • Employment as a Make-Up Artist Effects Make-Up Make-Up Artist • Working on a counter as a Make-Up • Employment as a Make-Up Artist Artist

“My favourite element is learning about special effects, which is really cool and I like how we have workshops and competitions that take place.” Hillary, Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3

64 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Spa | 65 Develop skills for a fulfilling career in the health and care sector.

#CareWorker #Counsellor #Management #Midwife #Nurse #Paramedic #Physiotherapist #Psychologist #Radiographer #SocialWorker #YouthWorker

If you want a rewarding career working in the health and social care industry, our courses can help you gain the skills and confidence to pursue a fulfilling career within this field. Work experience is a key aspect when studying on our courses, allowing you to bring theory and practice together. “I’m enjoying learning We have close links with many local care settings enabling students to gain high quality work about Nutritional Health experience opportunities and develop their skills in real-life situations throughout their course. and Psychology. It’s very Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • A range of placements in industry such as • A DBS check will need to be completed before you can commence interesting to know how care homes, youth work and hospitals your course. It is advisable to submit your application as early as • Links with HE providers for progression to possible important it is to have a nursing programmes and social work • Work placements are mandatory on these courses • Visits from HE providers to assist with UCAS • There will be a cost for your DBS, trips and possibly other relevant healthy lifestyle.” applications items relating to your course • Employer visits to professional exhibitions and Financial help is available, contact Client Services on Maria, Health and Social Care Level 3 conferences 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 67 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE APPRENTICESHIPS Meet Hawa LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED LEVEL 2 - LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA Health & Social Care 1 Year PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO Level 2 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 2 Years / 168 UCAS points (Grade D*D*D*) (A*-D) including English and Maths; or BTEC ALREADY HAVE A JOB OFFER OR Level 1 Diploma Merit/ Distinction and GCSE Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 BE EMPLOYED BEFORE YOU CAN grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths (A*-C) including English and Maths; or BTEC START AN APPRENTICESHIP. Level 2 Extended Certificate/ Diploma Merit/ If you would like to discuss the Apprenticeship A clean DBS check Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in route, please contact our Employer Services Assessment: Coursework, practical work English and Maths team who will be happy to advise you on your and external exams A clean DBS check options: Phone 020 8651 1131 or email [email protected] This course offers those interested Assessment: Coursework, practical work placements and external exams in working within care or social care COURSES environments the chance to develop their This course develops your knowledge • Adult Care Worker Level 2 practical skills including work experience. and practical skills within Health and • Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 You will gain an insight into working in a Social Care settings and prepares you nursery, residential care home or any other for employment in this sector or Higher FIND OUT MORE suitable placement. Education. You are required to complete a • www.johnruskin.ac.uk/apprenticeships minimum of 100 hours work placement WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S INCLUDED? (1 day a week) in a hospital, residential • Human lifespan development • Higher Apprenticeship care home or any other suitable • Health and Social Care values • University degree placement. • Effective communication in Health and • Opportunities for promotion within the Health and Care Sector When Hawa decided that College was more Social Care WHAT’S INCLUDED? suited to her work style, she enrolled onto • Healthy living • Meeting individual care and support the Health & Social Care Level 2 course. • Promoting health and wellbeing needs “I felt I could learn about the subject more • Equality and diversity • Physiological disorders and their care effectively here rather than at a sixth form.” • Individual rights • Principles of safe practice in health and Hawa has found the course enjoyable • Human body systems social care and loves the role-playing activities, which • English and Maths (if not already • Psychological perspectives achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) allow her to role-play different situations WHAT’S NEXT? and scenarios she would encounter in the WHAT’S NEXT? • Degrees could include Nursing, workplace. She’s been able to apply what • Health & Social Care Level 3 Midwifery, Social Work, Teaching, she has learnt to her current job working with • Apprenticeship Complementary Therapy and pre-school children at a local nursery. • Employment could include nursing Psychology Hawa plans to finish her qualification and homes, care homes and day centres • A wide range of job roles are possible progress onto the Level 3 course and “I like this College because if you are hopes to further her studies in the future in having problems, you always have Midwifery or Paediatric Nursing. somebody that can listen to you and #JRCstory #healthandsocialcare give you advice.” #workexperience #highereducation Chioma, Health and Social Care Level 2

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#Employability #FunctionalSkills #Independence #Organisational #PersonalProgression #SocialSkills #TeamWork #TimeManagement

If you want to develop your skills and improve your chances of getting a job or moving on to further courses, then a Life Skills course can help. You will have the opportunity to engage in exciting projects such as enterprise, fundraising, volunteering and work experience either within the College or in the local community. These courses are ideal if you are currently working at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. They are also ideal for ESOL students, looking to improve their English.

“I am feeling more Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • Accredited qualifications to help you progress • There will be a cost for trips and possibly other relevant items and more confident on to other college courses relating to your course • Transferable skills that can be used in all Financial help is available, contact Client Services on with my English future courses • Educational visits and trips 020 8651 1131 for more details. speaking skills.” • Guest speakers Mehak, ESOL Entry Level 3 • Enrichment activities • Work experience placement

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 71 ENGLISH FOR ENGLISH FOR VOCATIONAL STUDIES Meet Our ESOL SPEAKERS OF OTHER SPEAKERS OF OTHER LEVEL 1 Students LANGUAGES (ESOL) LANGUAGES (ESOL) 1 Year ENTRY LEVEL 1, 2 AND 3 LEVEL 1 Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications are required. However you must show through initial assessment that you are working towards English and Maths at Level 1. A positive 1 Year 1 Year attitude is needed and a willingness to undertake a range of College activities with a focus on Entry Requirements: These qualifications Entry Requirements: Successful completion excellent attendance and punctuality. are for 16-18 year olds only. You will have of Entry 3 ESOL Grade: Pass Assessment: Coursework and Exams an assessment to ensure you are placed Assessment: Coursework and exams on the right level of course when you are This course is designed to enable you to learn and develop independent study skills, interviewed This course will enable you to develop your time management, employability skills and vocational knowledge, and will provide you Assessment: ESOL exams reading, writing, speaking and listening with the confidence to effectively progress in education and life. As well as developing skills and will support your progression This course offers you a dynamic and transferable skills, the certificate in Vocational Studies will also introduce you to some of onto vocational courses or employment. professional approach to learning; the key curriculum areas within the College including Business, Creative Media, Science and Sport and will enable you to decide on the career path best suited to you. speaking and listening, reading and WHAT’S INCLUDED? writing. You can improve your English in • Improved speaking, listening and WHAT’S INCLUDED? a supportive and engaging environment. reading skills • Developing a personal progression plan Our qualified teachers will enable you • Employability and personal • Being organised to achieve English and Mathematics development • Keeping active and healthy qualifications at the appropriate level for • Functional Skills Maths • Carrying out a scientific experiment you which will provide you with the skills • Recording income and expenditure you need to progress to our vocational WHAT’S NEXT? courses in the future. • Progression to Level 2 qualifications in WHAT’S NEXT? ESOL students from the ‘Young Voices’ the College or other Level 2 courses group at John Ruskin College had been Your course will include educational and • Progression to Level 2 qualifications in the College or other Level 2 courses • Employment working with Kazzum, as part of the cultural visits, extra-curricular activities, • Traineeship organisation’s Pathways programme, funded and an engaging curriculum focused on • Apprenticeship by the National Lottery Community Fund. gaining the skills needed to participate in • Employment in entry-level positions in a range of industries Kazzum engages with young people at times everyday life in the UK. in their lives when they are most in need of WHAT’S INCLUDED? support through unique and inclusive arts • Speaking, listening, reading and projects. writing skills Through their weekly Friday morning • Employability and personal sessions, Entry Level 3 students have development improved their confidence and interpersonal • Functional Skills Maths The top two motivations found for skills, using art-based activities. WHAT’S NEXT? Student, Mehak commented, “I am feeling learning English were: more and more confident with my English • Progress to additional ESOL courses speaking skills.” • Vocational Studies Level 1, which will • Improving employment prospects then provide the opportunity to progress • Developing life skills to enable #JRCstory #esol on to other vocational courses within #studentdevelopment #community the College. engagement in everyday life • Increased access to employment activities. Department of Education

72 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Life Skills | 73 Promoting independence, workskills and wellbeing for the future.

#Art&EnterpriseSkills #Communication #ComputerSkills #Employability #HealthyLiving #Independence #SocialSkills #TeamWork

Our SEND courses aim to help students become more independent at home, in the community and in the workplace. Our friendly and approachable staff provide a safe and friendly environment where students can thrive and learn at their own pace. We work closely with parents, students and multi-agency professionals to provide programmes that are tailored to individual needs across all levels of ability. Our SEND offer includes access to a wide range of specialist support including Speech and Language therapy, literacy and numeracy support, an autism spectrum social group and These courses are dyslexia support and screening. tailored to cater for those students with a Your College experience may include: • Help to improve your Maths and English skills • Skills for independence wide range of personal • Employability skills • Computer skills • Personal fitness • Supported internships and educational needs. • Enterprise activities • Confidence building and teamwork • Food preparation and healthy lifestyle • Arts and crafts

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 75 PERSONAL PROGRESS SKILLS FOR PREPARING FOR ENTRY LEVEL 1 INDEPENDENCE & INDEPENDENT LIVING & 1 or 2 Years WORK EMPLOYMENT Entry Requirements: Interview and ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 assessment 1 or 2 Years 1 or 2 Years Assessment: Coursework Entry Requirements: Interview and Entry Requirements: Interview and The course is offered to students who assessment assessment need to further develop their personal, Assessment: Coursework Assessment: Coursework social and independent skills to prepare The course is designed to help students This course is designed to provide them for adulthood. These include who want to develop their independent students with the opportunity to develop communication, behaviour and confidence, living skills, confidence, self-esteem, social skills required for independent living and keeping safe and engaging with others. and communication skills in preparation for future employment. Students will also develop English and life or work. Units including Communication, Health Maths as part of the course. Students will also develop English and Needs, Problem-Solving, Dealing with WHAT’S INCLUDED? Maths as part of the course. Queries and Requests and Career • Communication Progression will help students develop the WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Following instructions necessary skills. • Developing independent living skills • Developing English skills Students will also develop English and • Developing skills required in the • Developing Maths skills Maths as part of the course. workplace • Developing independent living skills • Healthy living, fitness and leisure WHAT’S INCLUDED? WHAT’S NEXT? • Cooking at home • Self-assessment • Skills for Independence and Work • Personal and social development • Team working WHAT’S NEXT? • Self-management • Preparing for Independent Living and • Career progression Employment • Professional behaviour WHAT’S NEXT? • Preparing for Employment (SEND) • Supported Internship

Offering you appropriate and specific support to meet your individual needs.

76 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Life Skills - SEND | 77 Gain knowledge and experience for a career in public services and sport.

#ArmedForces #Athlete #Coach #FitnessInstructor #PersonalTrainer #Physiotherapist #PoliceOfficer #SportsCoach

John Ruskin College offers sports and public service qualifications designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to progress onto a range of careers in the sports and leisure and public and uniformed services industries.

The courses are practical as well as including coursework assignments and are excellent for “The help I’ve had those wanting to develop their general life skills. from the teachers and support staff Your College experience may include: Things to note before you start: • Taking part in outdoor and adventure activities • You will need to purchase a Public Services uniform/Sports uniform at John Ruskin • Talks and presentations from industry workers • You will need to have/buy basic expedition equipment for camping • Team building and navigation skills trips College has been • Visits to universities • There will be a cost for trips and other possible relevant items • Work placements relating to your course as stated above second to none.” Financial help is available, contact Client Services on Daniel, Sport Level 2 020 8651 1131 for more details.

Apply online | www.johnruskin.ac.uk | 79 PUBLIC SERVICES PUBLIC SERVICES SPORT SPORT Meet Christian LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Sport 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) 1 Year 2 Years / 168 UCAS Points (Grade D*D*D*) Level 3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-3 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-D) including English and Maths (A*-C) including English and Maths or: BTEC (A*-D) including English and Maths; or Level (A*-C) including English and Maths or: BTEC Assessment: Coursework, written exams and NQF Level 2 Extended Certificate/BTEC QCF 1 Diploma (Merit/Distinction) including GCSE NQF Level 2 Extended Certificate/BTEC QCF practical assessments Level 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade 9-3 (A*-D) in English and Maths Level 2 Diploma Merit/Distinction and GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths Assessment: A combination of coursework grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and Maths This is a practical, work-related course, Assessment: Coursework and practical assessments, as well as 2 Assessment: Coursework, written which develops the necessary skills, externally assessed exams examinations, synoptic assessment and knowledge and understanding to provide This course is disciplined, practical, and practical assessments This course is designed to develop you with a sound, basic public services offers a wide range of subject areas that your skills and knowledge in the areas If you are interested in sport, this grounding. will prepare students for careers within the uniformed services. Trips including of coaching, fitness instruction and the course will develop the necessary skills, This qualification will give you experience residentials are organised to relate your effects of exercise on the body. You will knowledge and understanding you need to in a wide range of skills from leadership, learning to the world outside College which learn how to plan and organise a sports provide a successful progression route into teamwork and verbal and non-verbal will include indoor climbing, water based event and run it efficiently. You will also sport industries. communication. You will also complete sports and expeditions. It uses practical improve your practical sports skills. In previous years trips such as taking work experience or a work based project activities, presentations and involvement This qualification will give you experience in part in professional sport science testing, during non-college days. with local public services wherever a wide range of areas from teamwork and water sports, rock climbing and further outdoor activities have provided the skills WHAT’S INCLUDED? possible. You will also take part in work communication to being able to assess to progress in sport. You will also take part • Health and diet experience or a work based project during someone’s level of fitness. in work experience to further develop your • Leadership and teamwork non-college days. Alongside studying, Christian is Student WHAT’S INCLUDED? skills. • Role and work of the public services Union Vice President, fundraising and WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Coaching • Volunteering planning events as an ambassador for • Leadership and teamwork • How to plan and organise a sports WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Fitness preparation the College as well as being the student • Discipline within the public services event • Coaching for performance • Land based activities representative for the Sports Department. • Citizenship and diversity • Anatomy and physiology • Fitness training and programming • Outdoor expeditions “It’s an opportunity that has given me • Understanding discipline • Fitness for sport and exercise • Practical sports performance • English and Maths (if not already additional responsibility and confidence.” • Fitness testing and training • Practical sport • Sports injury management achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Skills for land and water based activities • English and Maths (if not already • Sports psychology In addition, Christian is an avid supporter WHAT’S NEXT? • Outdoor expeditions achieved at GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C) • Skill acquisition of the enrichment activities at the College • Public Services Level 3 • Outdoor and adventurous activities including football and is a Student Sports WHAT’S NEXT? WHAT’S NEXT? Extended Diploma Coach for volleyball. • Degrees in Police Studies, Criminology • Progression on to Sport Level 3 WHAT’S NEXT? • Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma During his time at College, he has been and Law Extended Diploma • HNC in Sport (Coaching & Sports • Employment awarded internal awards such as the Jack • A career within the Public Services or • Apprenticeship in the industry Development) at East Surrey College Petchey award, and two Outstanding industries including sport, outdoor and • You will develop important skills needed • Degree courses in sport Contribution awards. “My teachers are very supportive and professional. adventurous, social and youth work and for entry to employment • Employment in coaching, sports events development and sports centres Christian intends to go to University and Every lesson is organised and planned well. then progress as a Sport Psychologist for a Each assignment is explained in order to get the professional football team. highest grades.” #JRCstory #sport #studentvicepresident Kornelija, Sport Level 3 #sportscoach #university

80 | Go to www.johnruskin.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | | Public Services and Sport | 81 APPLY FOR YOUR PLACE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 16 CREATIVE ARTS 42 Theatrical, Special Effects & Once you’ve found your course, fill in an online Access to Construction & Art & Design Level 2 44 Media Make-Up Level 3 65 application at www.johnruskin.ac.uk. Civil Engineering Level 3 18 Art & Design (Fashion) Level 3 45 Women’s Hairdressing Level 2 62 Access to Medical Science Level 3 19 Art & Design (Fine Art) Level 3 45 Women’s Hairdressing Level 3 62 ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW Access to Nursing & Health Art & Design (Graphic Design) Level 3 45 Apprenticeships Levels 2-3 65 Related Professions Level 3 18 Once you have applied you will be invited to the Art & Design (Photography) Level 3 46 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 66 Access to Social Work Level 3 19 College for an Admissions Interview where we will Art, Design & Health & Social Care Level 2 68 APPLIED SCIENCE 20 discuss the course you have chosen. This is to make Contemporary Media Level 4 46 Health & Social Care Level 3 69 Applied Science Level 2 22 Art, Design & Media Level 1 44 Apprenticeships Levels 2-3 69 sure that this is the right course for you and for us Applied Science (Forensic) Level 3 23 Creative Digital Media Production Level 2 47 LIFE SKILLS AND ESOL 70 to fully explain the details and requirements of your Applied Science (Medical) Level 3 23 Film & TV Production Level 3 47 English for Speakers of Other course. AVIATION, TRAVEL AND TOURISM 24 Games Design Level 3 48 Languages (ESOL) Entry Levels 1-3 72 THE OFFER Air Cabin Crew Level 2 26 Music Production Level 2 48 English for Speakers of Other Travel & Tourism Level 2 27 Music Production Level 3 49 Languages (ESOL) Level 1 72 If you have a successful interview you will be offered a Travel & Tourism Level 3 27 Apprenticeships Levels 2-3 49 Vocational Studies Level 1 73 conditional place which will be confirmed at enrolment Apprenticeships Level 2 27 EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE 50 LIFE SKILLS - SEND 74 when you provide your exams results. BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND IT 28 Caring for Children Level 1 52 Personal Progress Entry Level 1 76 ENROLMENT AAT Accounting Level 2 31 Early Years Educator Level 3 53 Preparing for Independent AAT Accounting Level 3 31 Early Years Practitioner Level 2 52 Living & Employment Entry Level 3 77 You will be invited to come and enrol at the College in Business Level 2 30 Apprenticeships Levels 2-3 53 Skills for Independence & Work Entry Level 2 77 CHOOSE YOUR COURSE the summer. If you didn’t do as well as you hoped in Business Management Level 3 30 ENGINEERING 54 your school exams – don’t panic! We’ll work to offer Information Technology Level 2 32 Aeronautical Engineering Level 3 56 PUBLIC SERVICES AND SPORT 78 It’s important you choose a subject you enjoy you a more appropriate course, often leading to your Information Technology Level 3 33 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Level 3 57 Public Services Level 2 80 and will help you reach your goals. Have a look first choice at a later date. If you did better that you Apprenticeships Levels 2-3 33 Engineering Level 2 56 Public Services Level 3 80 through this guide to see what’s on offer at Sport Level 2 81 expected, we will help you to progress directly on to a CONSTRUCTION 34 Mechanical/Manufacturing John Ruskin College. If you currently study in a Basic Construction Skills Level 1 36 Engineering Level 3 57 Sport Level 3 81 higher level. school, you should have a look at the Brickwork Level 1 37 HAIR, BEAUTY, MAKE-UP AND SPA 58 Croydon Post 16 Prospectus which your school Brickwork Level 2 37 African Caribbean Hairdressing Level 1 63 Our Client Services team are always Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 38 should provide you with. African Caribbean Hairdressing Level 2 63 Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 38 happy to help you through the Barbering Level 1 61 Construction Level 3 36 VISIT THE COLLEGE Barbering Level 2 61 application process, if you need Painting & Decorating Level 1 39 Attend an Open Event to see the facilities, Beauty Therapy Level 2 60 Painting & Decorating Level 2 39 advice or guidance please Body & Spa Therapy Level 3 60 meet staff members and students and ask any Plumbing Level 1 40 Fashion & Media Make-Up Level 3 65 questions that you may have. Open Event dates call 020 8651 1131 or email: Plumbing Level 2 41 Hair & Media Make-Up Level 2 64 are on the back cover of this guide. Apprenticeships Levels 2-6 41 [email protected] Hair & Media Make-Up Level 3 64

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