VOCATIONAL • BTECs • APPRENTICESHIPS
ST HELENS COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2017 CONTENTS
WELCOME 3 SIX REASONS 4 ALL ABOUT VOCATIONAL 5 INTRODUCTION TO APPRENTICESHIPS 6 APPRENTICESHIP BENEFITS 7 STUDY PROGRAMME 8 PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES 9 WHERE ARE THEY GOING? 10 TOP TUTORS 12 EMPLOYER LINKS 14 GCSEs EXPLAINED 17 UPCOMING EVENTS 18
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 20 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 114 ART AND DESIGN 24 HORTICULTURE 120 BEAUTY, NAILS, MAKEUP AND 30 HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE 128 SPA THERAPIES AND EVENTS BUSINESS 40 LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT 134 AND WAREHOUSING CATERING 44 MOTOR VEHICLE 138 CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION 50 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY 144 COMPUTING AND IT 54 PERFORMING ARTS 148 CONSTRUCTION 58 PHOTOGRAPHY 152 CREATIVE MEDIA 74 PRINCE'S TRUST 158 DIRECTIONS 80 PUBLIC AND UNIFORMED SERVICES 160 ENGINEERING 82 SCIENCE 164 FLORISTRY 90 SPORT 168 FOUNDATION ACADEMY 94 TRAVEL AND TOURISM 174 GAME ART 96 GRAPHIC DESIGN 102 HAIRDRESSING AND 108 BARBERING
PROGRESS ON TO A DEGREE 178 WELCOME
Welcome to St Helens College. We are delighted that you are considering us as a place to study. Once you have received your GCSE results, choosing what to do next can be confusing. This prospectus is designed to help you decide your next steps and outlines information about our Vocational/BTEC courses as well as Apprenticeships. We offer hundreds of Vocational/BTEC courses from Animal Management and Beauty Therapy to Construction, Childcare and Business, each offering a more practical way of learning. However, if you prefer to gain your skills on the job, we also offer Apprenticeships across a wide variety of industries, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge at St Helens College while gaining job-specific skills in the workplace. You'll even earn a wage! There are lots of reasons why you should choose to study with us including our impressive 100% overall vocational pass rate, strong employer links, state-of- the-art facilities and our experienced tutors - you can be confident in knowing that you are learning from the very best.
All that you can be begins here!
Dr Jette Burford St Helens College Principal
“STUDENTS GAIN SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE RAPIDLY” OFSTED Welcome / 3 S TO ON ST S U A D E Y
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Recognised Work Experience Future Prospects Qualifications Progress on to You will have the Vocational courses are one or two-year courses and university, a higher These qualifications are opportunity to gain could be the right fit for you if you know which area you apprenticeship or into as valuable as vital work experience. would like to work in. They also allow you to choose employment. A levels. one subject, to study full-time.
Vocational courses are often called BTECs, Certificates or Diplomas, and they are great if you enjoy working in a practical way as you will spend lots of time learning the skills needed to be successful in your chosen career. Subject Specialism Hands On Learning Employability Skills These courses are as valuable as A levels and still give You’ll focus on one We have amazing you the opportunity to go to university, complete an subject to help you facilities where you You’ll develop crucial develop practical skills can apply learning in a skills to get you ahead apprenticeship or secure employment. related to a career. hands-on, practical way. of the competition.
4 / Six Reasons All About Vocational / 5 WHAT IS PROVIDED AT INTRODUCTION TO ST HELENS COLLEGE? APPRENTICESHIPS St Helens College provides a huge range of qualifications and training for different apprenticeships. Working closely with employers across St Helens and the surrounding areas, we are Apprenticeships combine practical on-the-job training with work-related able to deliver the best apprenticeships and training for you. qualifications for those aged 16 or older, living in England and not currently in full- time education. You’ll typically work for four days a week, in the workplace and alongside SIX BENEFITS experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. You’ll usually study for one day a week at St Helens College to gain a work-related qualification. You will also study OF AN APPRENTICESHIP additional English and maths qualifications, if you haven’t already achieved grade C or above in your GCSEs. In the workplace you’ll be treated equally to other staff. You will earn your own wage and will be allocated a number of paid holidays. Apprenticeships can take from one to four years to complete depending on your level of entry, and the type of apprenticeship you choose. The level that you start at will vary depending on your current skills, qualifications and experience. This information will usually be included in the apprenticeship vacancy advert or job description.
Level Title Equivalent to Time taken to complete GAIN WORK-RELATED GAIN WORK GET PAID AND HIGHER LEVEL EXPERIENCE TO HELP 5 GCSEs at grade QUALIFICATIONS LAUNCH YOUR CAREER 2 Intermediate Between 12 to 18 months A*- C 3 Advanced 2 A levels Up to 24 months
4+ Higher Higher Education Up to 24 months BEGIN YOUR Level 2 - Intermediate Apprenticeship > Work > Qualified Professional CAREER
Level 3 - Advanced Apprenticeship > Work/Uni > Qualified Professional YOU’LL BE FULLY APPRENTICESHIPS ARE CHOOSE FROM A SUPPORTED BY A GREAT FIRST STEP IN RANGE OF INDUSTRIES ST HELENS COLLEGE YOUR CAREER Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship > Work/Uni > Qualified Professional
6 / Introduction to Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Benefits / 7 YOUR STUDY PROGRESSION PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES Achieving a good standard of English and maths is a key requirement for many Depending on your GCSE results, each of our courses gives you the jobs, as well as for courses you may wish to progress on to. These skills can opportunity to begin your studies at level 1, 2 or 3. also mean higher earnings in the future! So whether you start at level 1 or level 2 and progress through to level 3, or go Depending on what you get in your GCSEs, you will study English and maths as straight onto the level 3, our progression opportunities can take you on to an part of your study programme, alongside your chosen subject. apprenticeship, university or into employment.
YOUR CHOSEN WORK SUBJECT EXPERIENCE YOU
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 YOURYOUR STUDYSTUDY PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME COURSE COURSE COURSE
ENGLISH EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT AND/OR MATHS HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP
Don't Worry! UNIVERSITY We will provide you with lots of help and support and will make sure you are studying the right level for you!
8 / Your Study Programme Progression Opportunities / 9 KATIE PARKES LEVEL 3 PHOTOGRAPHY WHERE ARE Has secured a place at Swansea University to study BA (Hons) Photography in the Arts THEY GOING? after gaining D*D*D* (equivalent to 3 A grades at A Level). Entering full-time employment or an apprenticeship... CHARLOTTE HILDITCH ROBERT DOOLEY PLUMBING NAME COURSE EMPLOYER JOB APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN IT AMY Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Parish Primary School Teaching Staff Completed a plumbing O'DELL (Early Years Educator) After achieving D*D*D*, apprenticeship and went Level 3 NCFE Diploma Robert went on to study MATTHEW Junior Rating within on to a successful career Entry to the Uniformed Royal Navy a degree in Applied Warfare in her family business as TATE Services a Plumbing and Welding Computing at University Centre St Helens. TONI Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Engineer. Beautiful You (Prescot) Beauty Therapist PHILLIPS Therapy
RYAN Level 2 Diploma in Painter and Decorator Off to university... John Neil Decorators BIRCH Painting and Decorating Apprentice NAME COURSE UNIVERSITY DEGREE Level 2 Diploma in Folglade Pipe & Fabricator Welder JAMES Fabrication and Welding Level 3 Extended Fittings Ltd Apprentice EMMA JONES Engineering Technologies Diploma in Applied University of Salford BSc (Hons) Podiatry BROOKES Science CHRIS Level 3 Diploma In Light Vehicle Maintenance and PSD Vehicle Rental MOT Tester Level 3 Extended Diploma Manchester BARKER Repair Apprenticeship CAROL BA (Hons) Fashion HATTERSLEY in Art and Design Metropolitan University IMOGEN Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Eurocamp in Holland Courier CALLUM BA (Hons) Accounting PARYLO Tourism Level 3 Business De Montfort University HITCHEN and Finance Level 3 Advanced Sandy Lane Dental ELISHA Dental Nurse Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing Practice University Centre FdA Theatre and LYO N BETHANY Diploma in Performing St Helens Performance MOUNTAIN Arts Level 3 BTEC Extended Liverpool John Moores BSc (Hons) Cyber JOSH BUTLER ROBERT CARNEY JAMES Diploma in Information University Security LEVEL 2 MUSIC LEVEL 2 IN PATISSERIE & HALL Technology TECHNOLOGY CONFECTIONERY Level 3 BTEC Extended Liverpool John Moores BA (Hons) Film CONNOR Diploma in Creative University Studies A globally successful DJ, SMITH Media Production working alongside Fatboy A pastry chef at Slim, Chase and Status DAYNA Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Liverpool John Moores DipHE Paramedic and Madtech. DJMag Scotland's luxury, world BROWN Health and Social Care University Practice USA named Josh as the famous, Gleneagles Level 3 BTEC Diploma Hotel. University of Central BSc (Hons) Sports 7th most exciting DJ to EMILY in Sport and Exercise Lancashire Therapy watch in 2016! BALLARD Science
10 / Where Are They Going? 11 TOP TUTORS
BARBARA WALKER STE, IAN & JEFF HOSPITALITY TUTOR CATERING TUTORS
"My whole career has "We have a real passion centred around Catering for food and have worked and Hospitality. I’ve in Michelin starred worked for private restaurants and cooked catering companies and in countries around the big hotel chains." world."
DAN MURPHY Tutors on our TRAVEL AND IAN DOLAN vocational courses TOURISM TUTOR MOTOR VEHICLE TUTOR are true industry experts with lots of "I enjoy passing on the "I've worked in skills and knowledge that industry experience international airports and I have picked up during and employer links my career has taken me my time as a Mitsubishi to share with you. all around the world." Service Manager and Master Technician."
DAVE PYE SCOTT HOUGHTON MIKE SMILLIE GRANT WILLIAMS ENGINEERING TUTOR CONSTRUCTION TUTOR LYNDSEY COOPER PUBLIC AND UNIFORMED ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TUTOR TUTORS
"I've fought for our “I have many years of "We’ve got a wealth of "I had my own successful country on the front-line experience from the industry work experience. construction business!" and trained officers in the engineering industry!" We pass this knowledge onto our students." Royal Navy."
12 / Top Tutors 13 EMPLOYER LINKS AND PARTNERSHIPS
We have fantastic links and partnerships with local, regional, national and international employers, providing you with first-hand insight, work placement opportunities and practical work briefs!
14 / Employer Links and Partnerships 15 GCSEs EXPLAINED
As part of the new GCSE grading structure, reformed New Current GCSEs will be introduced gradually over 3 years, from Structure Structure September 2015. They will be graded from 9 to 1, instead of A* to G. 9 Students being awarded GCSEs in 2017 and 2018 will A* receive a mixture of 9 to 1 and A* to G grades. 8 The top 20% of students who achieve a grade 7 or above (A or above) in each exam will be awarded a A grade 9. 7 As a result of these new changes, students will not be affected. 6 In line with these changes, the entry criteria that B you will see throughout this prospectus has been outlined under the new structure. Use this table as 5 a guide. 4 C
4 and above = C and above 3 D E 2 F 1 G
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(July 2016 - Ofqual) GCSEs Explained / 17 ST HELENS COLLEGE OPEN ENROLMENT BECOME AN OFFICIAL SAY HELLO AND ST HELENS COLLEGE HAVE A GO EVENTS STUDENT TO HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT TO STUDY AFTER YOUR GCSE EXAMS, DISCOVER WHY IT’S SO GREAT TO BE A ONCE YOU'VE COLLECTED YOUR WE’RE RUNNING SOME FUN, GCSE RESULTS, COME ALONG TO STUDENT AT ST HELENS COLLEGE! INTERACTIVE TASTER SESSIONS. OUR ENROLMENT EVENT AND YOU'LL GET TO MEET OTHER SECURE YOUR PLACE. STUDENTS ON YOUR COURSE, YOU WILL THEN BE ALL SET TO CHAT TO TUTORS AND GET A DROP IN WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO FIND OUT JOIN US IN SEPTEMBER! ABOUT OUR COURSES, VIEW OUR FACILITIES, SPEAK TO FEEL FOR STUDENT LIFE AT TUTORS ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE INTERESTED IN STUDYING ST HELENS COLLEGE. AND RECEIVE CAREERS ADVICE AND GUIDANCE. JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 TUESDAY THURSDAY WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2016 5 5PM - 7PM WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2016 4 24 5PM - 7PM 9AM-11AM 9AM-5PM WEDNESDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2017 5PM - 7PM
Where to go: Where to go: For courses in Engineering, Construction, For all other courses and Motor Vehicle and Animal Management: A level Academy: For courses in Engineering, Construction, For all other courses and The STEM Centre, Technology Campus Town Centre Campus Motor Vehicle and Animal Management: A level Academy: Pocket Nook Street, St Helens WA9 1TT Water Street, St Helens WA10 1PP The STEM Centre, Technology Campus Town Centre Campus Pocket Nook Street, St Helens WA9 1TT Water Street, St Helens WA10 1PP 18 / Upcoming Events 19 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
If you would love to work with animals, kick-start your career in the industry. You’ll work in our indoor and outdoor animal units, handling a huge variety of mammals, reptiles and other exotic creatures.
Develop your skills and knowledge in a variety of areas, including feeding/ watering animals, creating accommodation, monitoring health and gaining an understanding of animal science and behaviour. THIS IS LYNDSEY, THE ANIMAL You could choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the MANAGEMENT TUTOR! opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 Five GCSEs at grade 2 or above
Level 2 BTEC Diploma 1 Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 BTEC Diploma 1 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Work with over 20 Excellent Lots of fantastic APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL animal species progression routes trips and visits Work-based Animal Care 2 3
Animal Care Dog Grooming 2 3
Experienced and Fully equipped Interactive learning passionate tutors animal units environment
WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS SUCH AS KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, DOGS TRUST, BLACKPOOL ZOO AND FLAMINGO LAND!
20 / Animal Management 21 THIS IS BRUCE, OUR AFRICAN THIS IS OUR STUDENT NATALYA PYGMY HEDGEHOG! WITH OSCAR!
PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study degrees in animal behaviour, zoology, veterinary nursing and wildlife conservation.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
VETERINARY NURSE RSPCA INSPECTOR ZOOLOGIST
Investigate and help Look after sick and prevent cruelty to animals, Study animal behaviour, injured animals and whilst inspecting animal conduct research, and provide assistance in their establishments and report on your findings. treatment. homes.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £26K PER YEAR £27K PER YEAR £45K PER YEAR “I achieved D* after completing my level 2 Diploma in “I’VE Animal Care and was offered a place at University of COMPLETED Salford, studying BSc Zoology! THE FIRST I’ve now completed the first year of my degree, finished my internship with Knowsley Safari Park and have £18K PER YEAR £19K PER YEAR £21K PER YEAR YEAR OF recently been accepted on to an internship with Chester MY BSC IN Zoo and Toledo Zoo in Ohio, USA! INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN ZOOLOGY!” My dream is to achieve my PhD and become a JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 Research Scientist Professor."
RACHAEL FRASER - St Julie’s Catholic High School Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care 22 ART AND DESIGN
Show off your individuality, creativity and artistic flair. Invent, design, create and make your mark! Working in well-equipped, specialist studio spaces, you’ll develop your skills in a wide range of disciplines including fine art, graphic design, 3D printing, photography and textiles. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in group projects and work on live briefs with local employers. Take advantage of several exhibition opportunities with local art galleries to showcase your work and raise your profile.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Introductory Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 1 to 2
Work in specialist Explore a range Work on live Level 2 BTEC Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above studio spaces and of techniques and projects with local workshops materials employers Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above Level 3/4 Foundation Studies 1 One A level and four GCSEs at Diploma grade 4 or above
Tutors are Take regular trips for experienced, Excellent inspiration practising artists progression routes
WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH LOCAL ARTS ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS HEART OF GLASS, ENA SHAW LTD AND ST HELENS COUNCIL ARTS SERVICE!
24 / Art and Design 25 THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF SUMMER’S WORK
PROGRESSION Progress on to University Centre St Helens, studying BA (Hons) in Fine Art Painting, Game Art, University Centre Graphic Design or Photography. Alternatively, you St Helens may decide to apply to other universities.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN ART AND DESIGN
ART GALLERY GRAPHIC DESIGNER PHOTOGRAPHER CURATOR
Use illustrative, sound, Take photographs of Manage collections of visual and multimedia people and products, paintings and objects techniques to convey using technical skills and of artistic and historical information. artistic ideas. interest.
SALARY SALARY SALARY
£35K PER YEAR £40K PER YEAR £45K PER YEAR “I have just completed my level 3 Extended Diploma in “MY DREAM Art and Design and achieved DDD*!
CAREER IS The art and design facilities are amazing at the College, TO BECOME much bigger than those at school with specialist studio £18K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £19K PER YEAR AN ART spaces for printmaking and ceramics. INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN TEACHER!” I’ve now secured a place at University Centre 6% JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 7% JOBS BY 2020 St Helens, studying BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting!”
SUMMER THAIN - Lord Derby Academy Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design 26 STUDENT WORK
ROSIE MORGAN ALEX JOHNSTON LEVEL 3/4 FOUNDATION LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
BETHANY ASHCROFT ADAM BOARDMAN CAROL HATTERSLEY CHEYENNE LILLEY LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 2
28 / Art and Design 29 CAREERS IN BEAUTY, NAILS, MAKEUP AND SPA THERAPIES BEAUTY, NAILS, MAKEUP AND SPA THERAPIES
From contouring and false eyelashes to spray tanning, pedicures and skin care treatments, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge in our very own commercial salon, The Lounge. The Lounge has three treatment rooms, a nail bar and spa facilities including a monsoon shower, ice facility, dry floatation chamber, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi!
Explore makeup application including airbrushing, cosmetic makeup science, body art and theatrical makeup for TV and film. Create beautiful nail art designs using gel polish, liquid and powder and airbrushing techniques. Develop your understanding of hydrotherapy treatments, holistic facials, spa manicures and pedicures, body wrapping and Swedish massage. MAKEUP ARTIST You could choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. Apply makeup and style hair for those appearing on TV, film, at the theatre, SALON OWNER concerts, photographic sessions or fashion shows. NAIL TECHNICIAN Responsible for a team of SALARY staff, managing the costs and profitability of a salon Use your creativity and whilst driving business skills to decorate nails and £300 PER DAY forward. promote nail care. SALARY Take part in extra Interactive learning Experienced and SALARY enrichment activities environment passionate tutors £45K+ PER YEAR £25K+ PER YEAR
Enter prestigious Fully equipped Learn using brands competitions such as beauty salon and spa such as Dermalogica WorldSkills and MAC CHELSEA MOFFATT 30 / Beauty, Nails, Makeup and Spa Therapies BEAUTY THERAPY
Beauty Therapists have the ability to make clients feel relaxed and at ease when providing face and body treatments. This could be applying makeup, providing manicure and pedicures, facial skincare, eyelash and brow treatments or massage therapy. Learn everything from nail art application and skincare treatments to photographic makeup and electrical massage science.
GO ON REGULAR TRIPS TO SALONS, BEAUTY COUNTERS IN MULTI-NATIONAL STORES AND VISIT INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES INCLUDING PEACHES & CREAM IN LIVERPOOL!
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification or equivalent
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Beauty Therapy 2 3 “I’ve always had a passion for beauty therapy, and after “MY DREAM moving from Germany to the UK, I knew that I wanted to IS TO WORK study beauty. WITHIN THE The most memorable part of the course for me was being able to teach two classes on how to apply Indian COSMETIC makeup, including traditional Indian dress. SURGERY After I’ve completed my course, I want to go to SECTOR!” university and study a nursing-related degree so that I can one day specialise in cosmetic surgery!”
NIYOMI KRISHNANANTHAN - Soar Valley College Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy 32 HAIR AND MEDIA MAKEUP
A career in hair and media makeup is diverse and exciting. You could find yourself working on the set of a blockbuster film, TV studio or backstage of a theatre. You’ll learn everything from body art design and makeup application to dressing hair and creating an image based on a theme.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Retail Skills 2
MAKEUP TECHNIQUES
Makeup Artists are imaginative and creative individuals, and often work within film, television, theatre, concerts or fashion shows. You’ll learn how to promote and sell retail products, apply bridal makeup, airbrushing and eyelash extensions and understand the science behind cosmetic products.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification or equivalent
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Retail Skills 2
34 NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Nail Technicians design and create intricate nail art using airbrushing techniques, stencils, coloured varnish, transfers, gems or glitter. They often work on a self-employed basis or within a commercial salon. Learn everything from nail enhancement treatments such as light-cured gel, liquid and powder to nail art techniques and cosmetic science.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Certificate 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification or equivalent
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Retail Skills 2
Nail Services 3
36 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management SPA THERAPY
Spa Therapists work within a variety of environments such as a day spa, luxury hotel, at home, health club or even abroad in resorts or on cruise liners. You’ll learn how to provide spa manicures and pedicures, holistic facial treatments and body wraps, develop your skills in Swedish massage and explore the anatomy and physiology of the face and body systems.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification or equivalent
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Retail Skills 2
Progress on to university, whether that be at University Centre University Centre St Helens studying FdA Spa St Helens Therapies and Management or at another university.
38 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management BUSINESS
Become a leading entrepreneur in the industry. You’ll learn how businesses are created from the ground up, how they grow and how they become successful. Develop your skills and knowledge in marketing, finance, and project management, which can be transferred to a wide range of careers or help you in setting up your own business. You’ll go behind the scenes at Disneyland Paris, exploring what it takes to successfully run a global enterprise. Choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 NCFE Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above NCFE Diploma 1 Level 3 including English and maths
A very flexible and adaptable Develop key Gain valuable work APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL qualification employability skills experience AAT Accounting 2 3
Business Administration 2 3
Take regular trips Tutors have extensive Work in an interactive gaining first-hand industry experience environment insight
WE HAVE SECURED £3 MILLION FUNDING TO LAUNCH OUR NORTHERN LOGISTICS ACADEMY. THERE ARE LOTS OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN LOGISTICS!
40 / Business 41 "YOU DON’T LEARN TO WALK BY FOLLOWING RULES. YOU LEARN BY DOING, AND BY FALLING OVER." RICHARD BRANSON
PROGRESSION You will have the opportunity to progress on to University Centre University Centre St Helens, studying HND Business. St Helens
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN BUSINESS
CUSTOMER SERVICE BUSINESS SALES PROJECT SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE EXECUTIVE OFFICER “St Helens College literally changed my life. From Handle complaints, Provide advice to existing “I’M NOW AN Provide vital assistance attending an open event to completing my level 3 process orders, and and potential customers ACCOUNTS to project managers, from qualification, I could never have done it without the provide information about and maintain strong APPRENTICE AND I coordination and planning continuous support from the tutors. an organisation’s products working relationships to REALLY COULDN’T to implementation. and services. make a successful sale. HAVE DONE IT I left secondary school with very few qualifications but WITHOUT THE when I joined St Helens College they pushed me to SALARY SALARY SALARY SUPPORT FROM MY achieve the best that I could and I did! I came away with TUTORS.” D*D*D* and secured myself an accounts apprenticeship £28K PER YEAR £35K PER YEAR £40K PER YEAR with market-leading accounting specialists, ClearSky. Business is a really enjoyable subject and provides a wide range of topics to learn about from accounting to project management and the best part is - these skills £15K PER YEAR £16K PER YEAR £21K PER YEAR that you learn can be transferred to various jobs that you may have in the future!
INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN Now that I am an Accounts Apprentice, my long-term 2% JOBS BY 2020 1% JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 goal is to become a fully qualified Accountant.”
HARRISON CHAPMAN - Archway School Level 3 Business
42 PAUL ASKEW, CHEF PATRON AT THE ART SCHOOL, MENTORING OUR STUDENTS IN THE KITCHEN! CATERING
Develop your culinary flair in our very own, award-winning Colours Restaurant, preparing delicious dishes, creating new flavours and presenting your food to the highest standard. In addition to cooking alongside chefs who have held successful careers in Michelin starred restaurants (and have even cooked for the Queen!), you’ll develop your knife skills, take part in industry competitions and produce fine PAUL HEATHCOTE, CHEF AND LEADING pastries and confectionery. The kitchen is exciting and action packed - you’re RESTAURATEUR, COOKING UP A STORM IN going to love it! OUR KITCHEN! Choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Level 3 Advanced Diploma 1 Completion of a level 2 qualification
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Your classroom is our Experienced and Work alongside Food Production and Cooking 2 industry standard celebrity chefs kitchens passionate tutors Food Preparation and Cooking 2
Professional Cookery 3
Develop your skills Participate in We guarantee an in our fine dining prestigious interview with an restaurant competitions employer
MANY STUDENTS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN GUEST CHEF DINNERS, WORKING ALONGSIDE WORLD-ACCLAIMED CHEFS SUCH AS PAUL ASKEW, PAUL HEATHCOTE AND JAMES HOLDEN!
44 / Catering 45 VISITOR ECONOMY WEEK
Students took part in our Alumni Guest Chef Dinner during Visitor Economy Week, showcasing their culinary skills, customer service knowledge and also the various career opportunities available within the growing visitor economy in the Liverpool City Region. PROGRESSION Follow in the footsteps of our previous students who now work with industry leaders such as Liverpool Art School or the Gleneagles Hotel. Others have gone on to work alongside celebrity chefs, including Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White.
TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD! St Helens College’s Colours Restaurant has been recognised as a ‘top performing’, fine dining restaurant!
"I’ve always wanted to be in the kitchen, even from a “I’M NOW A young age. I joined St Helens College from school, COMMIS CHEF and began learning about lots of different cooking techniques. AT CRAGWOOD COUNTRY HOUSE I gained work experience in a number of jobs before taking up a position in the Lake District. It’s such an HOTEL IN THE amazing hotel with a group of fantastic chefs who I have LAKE DISTRICT!” learnt so much from. I have worked hard and managed to work my way up. Being able to plate up a dish that looks too good to eat, which tastes amazing and makes the guests happy, is the best reward at the end of the day."
STEPHANIE BENTHAM - Byrchall High School Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery 46 CAREERS IN CATERING CHEF DE PARTIE
Be in charge of your very own station in the kitchen as you prepare, cook and present dishes.
SALARY £22K+ PER YEAR
SOUS CHEF
Plan and direct how the food is presented whilst controlling quality.
COMMIS CHEF HEAD CHEF SALARY £30K+ PER YEAR Doing food preparation and You are in charge of cooking in sections such as the entire kitchen, from sauce, fish and butchery. ordering stock to planning the menu and managing the team. SALARY £17K+ PER YEAR SALARY £45K+ PER YEAR
CHARLIE CURBISHLEY - CATERING STUDENT CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
Working with children and young people is a hugely rewarding career. Explore the growth and development of children, understand their physical development, investigate the value of play and recreational activity and provide support with their educational needs. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a childcare and education setting, such as schools, nurseries and youth clubs, including our very own Ofsted Outstanding registered nursery.
Choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. COURSES DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
One GCSE at grade 3 or above and Level 1 Diploma 1 four GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English Language and maths One GCSE at grade 4 or above and Level 2 Extended Certificate 1 four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language and maths
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above 2 Level 3 Diploma including English Language and maths
Gain valuable work Get involved in Experienced and experience within community initiatives passionate tutors childcare settings and activities
Excellent links with Excellent progression Interactive learning primary schools and environment routes childcare providers
WE HAVE STRONG EMPLOYER LINKS WITH LOCAL NURSERIES, INCLUDING LITTLE EINSTEINS AND LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL.
50 / Childcare and Education 51 PROGRESSION You will have the opportunity to progress on to University Centre St Helens, studying FdA Early University Centre Years Practice or FdA Social Policy, Health and St Helens Housing.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL PRIMARY/NURSERY NURSERY NURSE SUPPORT ASSISTANT SCHOOL TEACHER
Care for children in a Provide one-to-one Teach pupils aged 5-11 nursery setting, from birth support for children with and support them through to five years old. specialist learning needs. their education. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher but was unsure of “I PROVIDE whether I should teach at a primary school or secondary SALARY SALARY SALARY ONE-TO-ONE school. SUPPORT FOR Studying childcare and having the opportunity to £15K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £43K PER YEAR CHILDREN WITH complete a work placement, has really made me realise ADDITIONAL NEEDS how much I would love to be a primary school teacher! AT A LOCAL Learning about child development was really interesting PRIMARY and despite the course being tough, it’s been worth it. SCHOOL!’’ £10K PER YEAR £13K PER YEAR £21K PER YEAR I achieved A* after completing my level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education and have secured employment INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN at the local primary school where I originally completed 3% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 4% JOBS BY 2020 my work placement!”
STEPHANIE CUPITT - St Edmund Arrowsmith Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
52 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management COMPUTING AND IT
Launch a successful career in the computing and IT industry. You’ll be based in our state-of-the-art computer suites, exploring the many dimensions of website design, computer game development, multimedia application production, technology systems, programming, and computer software and infrastructure. You’ll also have the opportunity to impress future employers and universities by gaining Microsoft Office Specialist Master (MOS) status alongside your chosen course.
You could choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 BTEC Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
One GCSE at grade 4 or above and BTEC Diploma 1 Level 2 three GCSEs at grade 3 or above Level 3 BTEC Extended 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Diploma
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL Gain MOS status Experienced and alongside your Excellent progression passionate tutors IT Application Specialist 2 3 qualification routes IT Professional 2 3
Gain valuable work Explore a wide range Use the latest experience in the of topics industry software industry MICROSOFT CHAMP OF THE NORTH Our computing student Mark Brown was the only student in the North of England to secure a place in the MOS National Final this year.
54 / Computing and IT 55 DEMAND FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS WITHIN THE COMPUTING AND IT SECTOR IS TO GROW BY 1.6% BY 2020!
PROGRESSION You will have the opportunity to progress on to University Centre University Centre St Helens, studying Applied St Helens Computing.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN COMPUTING AND IT
FORENSIC COMPUTER GAMES NETWORK ENGINEER COMPUTER ANALYST DEVELOPER
Investigate computer- Install and maintain the Create award-winning based crime through computer systems used games for PCs, games interpreting data and “After high school I planned on studying A levels to by large companies and consoles, the internet and spotting trends in large “I AM A secure a place at university to study architecture organisations. mobile phones amounts of information. SOFTWARE but after 3 months, I decided that studying A levels TEST wasn’t for me and felt that an apprenticeship training SALARY SALARY SALARY SOLUTIONS programme would be a more suited pathway. £35K PER YEAR £35K PER YEAR £30K+ PER YEAR APPRENTICE St Helens College helped me to secure my AT ICC apprenticeship with ICC Solutions, supporting me with SOLUTIONS!” regular meetings and college assessments and I really enjoy it. It allows me to tackle new challenges and I get to work with industry leading professionals who I can £19K PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR learn so much from. At the end of my apprenticeship, I hope that I’ll be able INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN to secure permanent employment with ICC Solutions to 3% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 4% JOBS BY 2020 further my career as a Software Tester.”
NATHAN HOLLAND - Great Sankey High School Level 3 IT Software, Web and Telecoms Apprenticeship 56 CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES WITHIN:
BRICKLAYING CONSTRUCTION CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION The construction industry is growing rapidly, kick-start your career to become a part of it. You’ll work in a purpose built environment with real, made-to-scale PAINTING AND DECORATING structures, for you to decorate, plaster, renovate and build in. Develop your knowledge of masonry structures, electrical fittings, PLASTERING construction materials, plastering components and carpentry and plumbing . Interpret scale , work and wall and floor surfaces. fixtures drawings repair PLUMBING Apply paint systems, plaster and paper to ceilings and walls. Understand the principles of electrotechnical and renewable . technologies WALL AND FLOOR You could choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the TILING opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. YOUR DREAM CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION
PAINTER AND PLUMBER CONSTRUCTION DECORATOR MANAGER
Apply paint, varnish, Install, maintain and Manage and oversee wallpaper and other repair plumbing fixtures, construction and civil protective and decorative heating and ventilating engineering projects for Develop your skills Interactive learning Highly experienced materials to interior and systems and pipes and quality of work, safety and in our impressive environment and passionate tutors workshops exterior walls and surfaces. pipeline systems. completion within budget.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £23K PER YEAR £33K PER YEAR £55K+ PER YEAR
Take part in industry Progress on to an Strong industry competitions like apprenticeship or links with local and SkillBuild into employment regional employers £15K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £27K PER YEAR
INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS AND TRAINING PROVIDERS 3% JOBS BY 2020 4% JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 SUCH AS BAGNALLS PAINTING AND DECORATING, LOCKWOODS GROUP, WETHERBY BUILDING SYSTEMS AND BRITISH GYPSUM.
58 / Construction 59 BRICKLAYING
Bricklaying is one of the most varied careers within the industry. You could be working on large commercial developments, restoring buildings or refurbishing tunnel linings. Learn everything from constructing block and cavity walling to producing masonry structures and cladding.
£16,000 to £30,000 2,870
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED BRICKLAYERS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 qualification in Bricklaying
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Bricklaying 2 3 “I much prefer working and learning in a practical, “I’M hands-on way which is why I have chosen to pursue a career in Bricklaying. PROGRESSING I’m hoping to get a trade behind me so I can have a ON TO THE successful career in the construction industry. NEXT LEVEL I’m really enjoying being at College and my course - I OF STUDY” was so pleased to achieve the highest grade in my practical assessment.”
CHRIS MORT - Byrchall High School Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying
60 CARPENTRY & JOINERY
Carpenters and Joiners are highly skilled and creative individuals, that construct, erect, install and repair wooden structures and fittings. You’ll learn how to master the art of creating woodworking joints, frames, doors and windows while developing your knowledge of fixing and carcassing operations.
£30,000 4,320
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED CARPENTERS AND JOINERS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 qualification in Carpentry and Diploma 1 Level 2 Joinery
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Carpentry and Joinery 2 3 “My uncle inspired me to join St Helens College as he did his course here and has a successful career. “I WOULD LIKE I started on the level 1 and will be progressing on to the TO SECURE level 2 course to gain more in depth knowledge. I like A JOINERY that the tutors treat you like an adult. APPRENTICESHIP” I’m hoping that once I have my qualifications - they will give me a good grounding to then successfully secure a joinery apprenticeship.”
JACK KENNY - St Cuthbert’s High School Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 62 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Electricians are highly sought after within the construction industry due to the rapid growth in the housing sector. This in demand role, is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical plant, machinery, appliances and wiring while adhering to strict safety regulations. You’ll learn everything from the scientific principles of electricity and installation methods to electrotechnical technology. £30,000 2,030
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED ELECTRICIANS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 qualification in Electrical Diploma 1 Level 2 Installation
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Electrical Installation 3 “My first day at St Helens College was great. The tutors were helpful, welcoming and made me feel at ease straight away. Everyone was on a first-name basis. “I WANT MY OWN BUSINESS I really like that the course is practical and hands-on. I learn so much better this way and it keeps it fun and AS A QUALIFIED interesting. You even have the opportunity to gain work ELECTRICIAN” experience alongside the course. I’m hoping to become a qualified Electrician one day, working for a contractor or running my own business.”
JOSH DAWSON - The Sutton Academy Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation 64 PAINTING & DECORATING
A career in Painting and Decorating is diverse and creative, requiring you to work inside and outdoors on large structures and buildings such as bridges, museums, houses, hospitals or even boats. You’ll use a wide variety of paints, varnishes, wallpapers and other coverings to protect surfaces and specialist techniques such as stencils, colour glaze and graining to create decorative finishes.
£30,000 2,230
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED PAINTERS AND DECORATORS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 qualification in Painting and Diploma 1 Level 2 Decorating
“I was unsure of what kind of career I wanted to go into APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL when I left school but I went on to successfully secure an apprenticeship with local painting contractor, Bagnalls. Painting and Decorating 2 3 “I’M NOW AN AWARD-WINNING An apprenticeship has allowed me to earn whilst studying for my qualifications with St Helens College. PAINTER AND DECORATOR” I am now fully qualified with aspirations to continue with my education and one day set up my own company. I have been shortlisted for many industry awards including the Painting and Decorating Association’s Apprentice of the Year Award, the Family Business Apprentice of the Year Award and the Dulux Student of the Year Award.”
CONNOR SMITH - The Grange School Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship 66 PLASTERING
Plasterers are crucial to the construction industry. They are responsible for applying various types of plaster to inside walls and ceilings ensuring they are ready for decorating. They also cover outside walls with sand and cement render, pebble-dash and stone-effect materials.
£28,000 1,580
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED PLASTERERS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 qualification in Plastering
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Plastering 2 3 “I joined the level 1 Diploma in Plastering from leaving school and studied at College full-time to gain some skills and experience in the industry. “MY COURSE HELPED ME TO Thanks to the support from my tutors and the links that they have, they have helped me to secure a level 2 SECURE AN apprenticeship with Evolve Facility Services. APPRENTICESHIP” I’m now continuing to study Plastering on a part-time basis in College while earning a wage and gaining real experience in the workplace with my company.”
CONNOR BARTON - The Prescot School Level 1 Diploma in Plastering 68 PLUMBING
Plumbers are responsible for fitting, servicing and repairing hot and cold water systems, as well as heating systems. They also work with gas appliances like fires and cookers. You’ll develop your skills in plumbing installation, learn the art of pipe bending and soldering and gain an understanding of low carbon technology and renewable energy.
£35,000 1,000 AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED PLUMBERS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 qualification in Plumbing
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Plumbing 2 3
70 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management WALL & FLOOR TILING
Wall and Floor Tilers often work on new buildings or renovate existing places, covering walls or floors with decorative tiles made of ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass. It’s a highly skilled trade which can often lead to more specialist work such as creating intricate mosaic designs for landscape designers. You’ll learn how to prepare surfaces, fix and apply tiles, as well as creating decorative pattern designs.
£25,000 1,070
AVERAGE SALARY FOR SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED TILERS EVERY YEAR TO MEET DEMAND
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 qualification in Wall and Floor Diploma 1 Level 2 Tiling
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Wall and Floor Tiling 2 “When I left school, I went to sixth form to study Sports “MY Science but soon realised it wasn’t something that I APPRENTICESHIP was interested in. My uncle then offered me a tiling HAS PROVIDED apprenticeship, which enabled me to develop my skills GREAT CAREER at St Helens College. PROGRESSION AND Selecting and preparing materials as well as having the OPPORTUNITIES!” opportunity to practice tiling has really prepared me for the industry, making me more employable.”
DECLAN DONOHUE - Cardinal Heenan High School Wall and Floor Tiling Apprenticeship 72 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management CREATIVE MEDIA
Explore the creative world of digital effects and cinematography by creating your own blockbuster filmtrailer . Experiment with multi-camera production and sound recording when developing a factual documentary. You’ll even have the opportunity to enhance your skills within sound design and print-based media. Learning in a real work environment, you’ll develop your skills in our brand new, £60k TV studio, green screen infinity cove and editing suites. You’ll WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS SUCH AS ADOBE, also have the chance to work on live projects with professional clients and ST HELENS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB AND WAMbiz. national organisations. Whether you want to become a director, editor, camera operator or work COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA within TV and film, this could be the first step towards careera within the Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above and Diploma 1 creative industries. Level 2 two GCSEs at grade 3 or above Level 3 BTEC Extended 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Diploma
you're a wizard harry!
Famous director, David Yates, studied at St Helens College! David directed the final four parts Learn in our TV Work on live Lots of opportunities of the Harry Potter films including studio, infinity cove projects with in MediaCity and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! and editing suites professional clients Liverpool
Interactive learning Experienced and Excellent progression environment passionate tutors routes
74 / Creative Media 75 “YOU SHOULDN’T DREAM YOUR FILM, YOU SHOULD MAKE IT!” STEVEN SPIELBERG
PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study degrees in film studies, television and radio production, advertising and digital media.
“I’ve always been fascinated with the behind the scenes production of TV, films and even music videos and really “I HOPE TO ONE wanted to understand what goes into making them a DAY WORK WITHIN huge success. MARKETING AT A MAGAZINE So after moving to England from Portugal, I chose to study Creative Media at St Helens College. OR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION!” The support that I’ve received from tutors throughout my course has enabled me to progress as a student and I even had the chance to complete a work placement with the College’s marketing and graphic design team, creating the promotional content that is now featured in this school leavers’ prospectus. I can’t wait to start University Centre St Helens in September, studying BA (Hons) Graphic Design!”
FLAVIO FERREIRA Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
76 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management CAREERS IN CREATIVE MEDIA
PRODUCER BROADCAST SOUND TECHNICIAN PRESENTER Take creative, financial Assist with recording and organisational and projecting sound for responsibilities in the Introduce and present entertainment, cultural, production and direction radio or TV programmes. commercial and industrial of television and radio purposes. programmes or films.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £50K PER YEAR £35K PER YEAR £54K PER YEAR
ABIGAIL HOUSLEY - LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA MEET THE TEAM DIRECTIONS
Not sure what you want to do in the future, what to study or where to even start? Or perhaps you don’t have the grades to move into your chosen career? Directions runs free courses from six weeks up to one year, giving you the opportunity to: Rebecca • Improve your English and maths. • Gain valuable qualifications. Brett • Enjoy a fun taster of a course that you are interested in. Bernadette • Gain some real work experience and develop your CV. Marie Maxine You don’t need any qualifications to join Directions!
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO MAKE A
Dedicated key Free course - nothing Develop your CV and worker to pay! gain work experience POSITIVE CHANGE
ALEXANDRA JOHNSTON Enjoy a fun taster of Improve your English Make new friends a course and maths Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design “I completed Directions, progressed on to the level 2 BTEC Diploma in Art and Design and then achieved D* after completing the level 3 BTEC Extended GAIN A GOLDEN TICKET WHEN YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE Diploma. I’ve now been offered a place at Liverpool DIRECTIONS, WHICH GUARANTEES YOU A PLACE ON A FULL-TIME Hope University, studying BA (Hons) Fine Art!” COURSE (AT THE RIGHT LEVEL FOR YOU) OR AN APPRENTICESHIP.
80 / Directions 81 CHOOSE FROM A WIDE RANGE OF COURSES WITHIN:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING FABRICATION AND WELDING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Every industry depends on the efficiency and skills ofengineers . They design, create, test, prototype, repair and improve products and processes that affect every aspect of our lives.
Working in our engineering workshops, using industry standard machinery and equipment, you’ll explore a wide variety of disciplines such as advanced We are the first general engineering, scientific principles ofelectricity , fabrication, sheet metal further education College work and welding, turning and milling operations, Programmable Logic in the Liverpool City Controllers (PLCs) and maintenance systems. Region to achieve STEM Assured Accreditation. Choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to with an . earn while you learn apprenticeship YOUR DREAM CAREER IN ENGINEERING
FABRICATOR CAD TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL WELDER ENGINEER
Use software to create Fabricate and weld a wide Design, build and design plans for range of components maintain electrical control engineering components using various industrial systems, machinery and Industry standard Highly experienced and machinery ready for Interactive learning techniques. equipment. facilities and and passionate manufacture. environments equipment tutors SALARY SALARY SALARY £35K PER YEAR £40K PER YEAR £50K PER YEAR
Strong links with Courses meet the Excellent £21K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR international demands of the progression routes companies current climate INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN 3% JOBS BY 2020 1% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 ENGINEERING CONTINUES TO BE IN DEMAND, SPECIFICALLY WITHIN THE FIELDS OF ELECTRICAL, MARINE, AERONAUTICAL, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND WIND TURBINE.
82 / Engineering 83 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineers design, develop and maintain electrical systems, machinery and components within an engineering environment such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, power distribution and rail networks. Through practical experience and experimentation, you’ll gain a strong understanding of electrical/electronic principles, electrical testing and commissioning and the installation of electrical equipment.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 NVQ Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Four GCSEs at grade 5 or above, Diploma 1 Level 3 preferably a level 2 qualification
Level 3 BTEC Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 6 or above
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Electrical Electronic Engineering 2 3 Electrical Installation and 3 Commissioning
84 FABRICATION AND WELDING
Fabricators and Welders are very proficient and highly skilled in their fields to enable them to understand complex drawings to manufacture and assemble components. Many work within the petrochemical, heavy fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, shipbuilding and oil extraction industries. Within the fabrication and welding sessions, you’ll develop specialist skills using MIG, TIG and MMA welding techniques and gain a strong understanding of welding equipment such as AC transformers and DC inverters. You will also have the opportunity to practice sheet metal work, plate work and oxy-fuel cutting.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 NVQ Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL “After joining the level 2 course, I began to try and “I WANTED source an apprenticeship within the industry. I was TO GAIN Fabrication and Welding 2 3 better placed as I had some skills and knowledge, plus QUALIFICATIONS the College tutors helped me with their industry links. IN A WAY THAT I joined Total Steelwork on an apprenticeship which INVOLVED meant that I could progress on and study my level 3 PRACTICAL qualification, while also earning a wage and putting my WORK.” skills to practice in a real work environment. My employer is now funding my degree and I’m studying HNC Mechanical Engineering at University Centre St Helens.”
1 / Technical & Professional / Animal JACKManagement FRASER - Byrchall High School Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding
86 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineers are technically minded and great problem solvers. They are responsible for researching, developing, manufacturing and installing machinery and components that are used in many industries such as manufacturing, automation, robotics, automotive, aerospace and renewable energy. You’ll develop your knowledge in a wide variety of areas such as mechanical principles and applications, production systems, advanced manufacturing and computer aided design.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 NVQ Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Engineering 2 3
Mechanical Manufacture 2 3
Engineering Maintenance 2 3 “I was recommended to come on to this course by one “I WOULD of my friends who had been to St Helens College. I REALLY loved my first day – it was really interesting to be in a RECOMMEND new environment, meeting new people, making new THE COURSE – friends and getting to know the tutors. IF YOU WORK I love the practical, hands-on side of the course, in HARD, YOU WILL particular advanced turning and milling. ACHIEVE.” In the future I hope to own my own successful engineering business.”
CAMERON STEPHENSON - Cansfield High School Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Engineering 88 FLORISTRY
Develop your creativity in our very own floristry shop,The Flower Studio, designing intricate arrangements for paying customers, exploring floral designs for special occasions and maintaining the condition of plants and planted designs.
You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your work at industry competitions such as the Southport Flower Show and RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN OUR COMMERCIAL FLORISTRY SHOP, THE FLOWER STUDIO.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Industry experienced Interactive learning Excellent progression Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 Floristry qualification tutors with employer environment routes links APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Floristry 2 3
Compete and Gain valuable work Take part in showcase in experience with local employability and competitions businesses enterprise sessions
MANY OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE FLORISTRY INDUSTRY, EVENT MANAGEMENT, FLORAL DESIGN OR HAVE VENTURED INTO SELF-EMPLOYMENT.
90 / Floristry 91 COLOURS OF THE WORLD
Our floristy students took part in St Helens College’s Colours of the World Festival, exploring the cultures and customs of the Netherlands! PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study degrees in professional floristry and business management before starting their own floristry business.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN FLORISTRY
FURTHER EDUCATION FLORIST FLORIST MANAGER LECTURER
Use your creativity and Conduct and organise Educate young people knowledge of plants and the smooth running of aged 16 and above, and flowers to design flower a florist, including the enable them to reach their “When I first joined St Helens College, I was interested arrangements. management of staff. full potential. “I AM in studying hospitality and after completing my level WORKING 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service and level 3 SALARY SALARY SALARY TOWARDS Diploma in Supervision, I soon realised that these new skills could help me to launch a career as an Event £20K PER YEAR £35K PER YEAR £40K+ PER YEAR BECOMING A Planner. SUCCESSFUL Trying to decide what type of Event Planner I would like WEDDING to be was difficult but I love weddings and the idea of PLANNER!” creating one that is special and unique to the bride and £16K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £23K PER YEAR groom is what encouraged me to complete the level 2 Diploma in Floristry.
INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN The tutors were amazing and the course is practical- 1% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 1% JOBS BY 2020 based so I was always getting stuck in, creating floral bouquets and arrangements!”
SOPHIE KING - Cowley International College Level 2 Diploma in Floristry 92 FOUNDATION STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN AN EXCITING END-OF- YEAR PERFORMANCE AT THE ACADEMY THEATRE ROYAL, WHERE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE PROPS, The Foundation Academy at St Helens College offers courses CREATE A STORYLINE, DEVELOP for people with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or A SCRIPT AND SHOWCASE THE disabilities and operates in a supportive environment which PERFORMANCE TO FRIENDS caters for both personal and academic needs. AND FAMILY!
Our experienced staff provide education and training that is FURTHER LEARNING AND DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA tailored to the individual needs of students. This is supported EMPLOYMENT by our own healthcare team, who provide support for personal Entry Level 1 1 No formal qualifications needs, and our learning support officers, who assist students in Preferably an entry level 1 1 their academic studies. Entry Level 2 qualification, but not essential Preferably an entry level 1 Open Awards 1 Students will have the opportunity to gain independent living Entry Level 3 qualification, but not essential skills, gain employability skills and experience and work on their personal development. RETAIL SKILLS DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Entry level 3 qualification, or Open Awards 1 Level 1 ability to work at level 1
Focus on personal Specialist support Take part in valuable development and team work experience social skills
Progress on to a Improve English and Make new friends course, traineeship or maths into employment
94 / Foundation Academy 95 GAME ART
The game art industry is an exciting and creative industry to be a part of. Based in our multimedia studio spaces, you’ll design game content, explore character design and concept art and develop your skills within 3D modelling, animation and digital painting techniques. By using industry standard software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Unreal Engine, Autodesk 3D Studio Max and After Effects, you’ll gain a competitive advantage over others when entering the industry.
You’ll also have plenty of exhibition opportunities to showcase your work and raise your profile.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Progress on to Experienced, Use industry university or into BOOST YOUR CV AND IMPRESS FUTURE EMPLOYERS AND passionate tutors standard software employment UNIVERSITIES BY GAINING AN ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL ALONGSIDE YOUR COURSE!
Dedicated work Gain Adobe Strong links with the space in our Certified Associate games industry in the multimedia studio qualification Northwest
96 / Game Art 97 “I WAS GOING TO BE A GAME ARTIST, BUT THEN I TOOK AN ARROW TO THE KNEE.” SKYRIM GUARD
PROGRESSION You will have the opportunity to progress on to University Centre University Centre St Helens, Studying BA (Hons) St Helens Game Art, validated by University of Chester.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN GAME ART
CONCEPT ARTIST ENVIRONMENT 3D MODELER ARTIST
Create specialist, You are responsible for Work specifically with illustrative art that will set creating 3D models, creating immersive, the visual concepts of a assets, level components living and fully-realised game. and objects within a game. environments for games.
SALARY SALARY SALARY "I decided on a Game Art course after visiting an Open Event. I joined St Helens College once I had finished my GCSEs at Hope Academy. £30K+ PER YEAR £30K+ PER YEAR £35K+ PER YEAR “MY DREAM IS The course is great, it’s very interactive and I love TO BECOME the concept art and character creation. You will enjoy A 2D GAMES this course if you enjoy playing games, or if you are interested in learning to draw and model for games. I’ve £18K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR ARTIST!” really developed skills in anatomy creation, painting and Photoshop." INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN I now plan to go on to Staffordshire University to study 4% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 Concept Art. I hope to have a job in the games industry creating characters in 2D."
JADE FENTON - Hope Academy Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Game Art 98 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management STUDENT WORK
JACK WILSON HASSAN KAZMI LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
JADE FENTON NEISHA HARRIS JACOB DIXON LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
100 101 GRAPHIC DESIGN
Design fonts and typefaces, manipulate photographs, create logos and branding and explore the world of advertising. Working in our Apple Mac studio, you’ll use the latest software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on projects in collaboration with the computing and creative industries departments, as well as live briefs with local businesses and artists. Your tutors are active researchers in their fields, having held successful careers within the industry.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 Extended Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Dedicated work Progress on to Work on live projects space in our Apple university or into with local businesses BOOST YOUR CV AND IMPRESS FUTURE EMPLOYERS AND Mac studio employment UNIVERSITIES BY GAINING AN ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL ALONGSIDE YOUR COURSE!
Learn from Gain an Adobe Strong links with experienced and Certified Associate design community in passionate tutors qualification the Northwest
102 / Graphic Design 103 THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF ELLA’S WORK
PROGRESSION Progress on to University Centre St Helens, University Centre Studying BA (Hons) Graphic Design, validated by St Helens University of Chester.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
ANIMATOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Give life to characters, Use illustrative, visual and Produce innovative ideas creatures and objects multimedia techniques for for the visual elements of using a complex information, entertainment, advertising campaigns in combination of behaviours advertising, promotion or all kinds of media. and movements. publicity purposes. “I studied GCSE Graphic Communication at school and after attending St Helens College’s Open Event and SALARY SALARY SALARY “I HAVE ALWAYS seeing the graphic design facilities, I knew that I wanted HAD A PASSION FOR £30K PER YEAR £60K+ PER YEAR to study here. £35K+ PER YEAR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND NOW HAVE THE I really enjoyed the self-branding, app prototype and OPPORTUNITY TO vinyl toys units and the most memorable moment was STUDY IT AT DEGREE when I had the opportunity to showcase my work to my LEVEL!” family at the end-of-year show, Bloom. £13K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR I am studying BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University Centre St Helens in September and hope to begin my INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN career in the graphic design industry.” 6% JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 ELLA PRICE - Up Holland High School Level 3 Extended Diploma Graphic Design
104 STUDENT WORK
JORDAN DOUGHERTY JAKE FORSYTH LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
JAMIE PRICE LAURA TURNER JIMMY ATHERTON LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
106 107 HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING
From colouring and cutting hair to blow-drying, nourishing and styling, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge in our very own commercial hairdressing salon, The Lounge. Explore the art of colouring hair, plaiting, blow-drying, shampooing and HAIRDRESSING DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA conditioning the scalp and colour correction. Create beautiful hair designs Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications using styling techniques. Perfect your cutting skills and learn the importance of promoting products and services to clients. Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Interested in a career in ? Cut and style men’s hair to perfection, Level 2 hairdressing qualification and barbering Level 3 Diploma 1 trim facial hair with precision and master your shampooing and conditioning grade 3 or above in English and maths techniques. BARBERING DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA You could choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship. Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
HAIR AND BEAUTY DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
1 Level 1 hairdressing qualification and Level 2 Diploma grade 2 or above in English and maths
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Barbering 2 3
Enrichment activities Range of courses Experienced and Hairdressing 2 3 to boost your with progression passionate tutors experience opportunities
Take part in Develop your skills Work with the latest prestigious industry in our commercial brands such as competitions hairdressing salon L’Oréal
108 / Hairdressing and Barbering 109 INDUSTRY GUEST SPEAKER
Alumna and Senior Hair Stylist at Shimmers Hair Creative Team, Helen Sheron, visited our aspiring hair stylists to provide valuable insight into working within a successful, professional hair salon!
PROGRESSION Many students have become self-employed, have secured employment with leading commercial salons such as Toni and Guy, entered the TV and film industry or have travelled the world working on cruise ships.
“I have always had an interest and passion for hairdressing and when it came to leaving school and applying to study at college, I knew that a hairdressing “I EARN WHILE course would be the right fit for me. LEARNING ON MY Studying hairdressing at St Helens College has given me HAIRDRESSING the opportunity to work in the industry at an established APPRENTICESHIP” hair salon called Colour Box in St Helens. My day-to-day activities include everything from salon reception duties to cutting and styling hair. My long term goal is to have a shop and my own clients.”
CHELSEA MOFFATT - St Cuthbert’s High School Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
110 CAREERS IN HAIRDRESSING AND BARBERING
SALON OWNER
HAIRDRESSER COLOUR SPECIALIST Highly experienced and responsible for a team of staff, managing the costs You’ll specialise in using a and profitability of a salon Cut, colour and shape range of techniques such whilst driving business hair to create a look. as dip dye, tints or foils, to forward. colour hair.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £45K+ PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR £25K+ PER YEAR
CHELSEA MOFFATT - LEVEL 3 NVQ DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING 112 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Launch your career in the health and social care industry. Explore the principles of care, human lifespan development and gain an understanding of psychological and sociological perspectives. Interested in studying dentistry ? Develop your skills and knowledge in restorative dentistry, prosthesis, endodontics and oral surgery. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills within a health and social care setting, such as the NHS, local dental practices and care homes. Choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
One GCSE at grade 3 or above Diploma 1 Level 1 in English or maths
Level 2 Open Award Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Tutors are Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Diverse range of Excellent progression experienced and routes courses passionate ALLIED HEALTH LEVEL
Allied Health Profession Support 2 3
HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND LEVEL SUPPORT Strong employer Focused support and Gain valuable work links with healthcare guidance throughout Clinical Healthcare Support 2 3 experience providers the course Health and Social Care 2 3
Healthcare Support Services 2 3 FOR ALL OF OUR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE COURSES, YOU WILL NEED A CLEAR ENHANCED DBS CHECK. DON’T WORRY! WE’LL HELP Maternity and Paediatric Support 2 3 YOU WITH THIS WHEN YOU COME INTO COLLEGE. Perioperative Support 3
114 / Health and Social Care 115 HELLO MY NAME IS...
Our students took part in a Twitter campaign backed by the NHS, to remind nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals of the importance of introducing themselves to patients! PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study a degree in nursing, midwifery or social work, or have successfully entered the industry as a healthcare assistant, health adviser or dental nurse.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
YOUTH OR MIDWIFE COMMUNITY WORKER DENTAL NURSE
Provide support through Prepare patients for activities or services, to dental examinations, Deliver and assist in the encourage participation sterilise instruments and delivery of babies. and promote personal and maintain case records. social development.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £30K PER YEAR £30K+ PER YEAR £40K+ PER YEAR
£16K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR £28K PER YEAR
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116 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management DENTAL NURSING
Dental Nurses assist Dentists with all aspects of patient care, from sterilising instruments and recording patient information to passing instruments and participating during advanced, specialist treatment. Our courses are validated by the General Dental Council and provide you with the opportunity to complete direct, chair-side work experience whilst completing your studies. You’ll learn how to carry out decontamination procedures and assessments of oral health and gain a strong knowledge of restorative dentistry, prosthesis and endodontics.
DENTAL NURSING DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
GCSEs at grade 3 or above in Certificate 1 Level 2 English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Level 3 Advanced Diploma 1 English, maths and science “I really enjoy my course at St Helens College. It’s APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL so varied and interesting and the best part is having “I HAVE the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship with Dental Nursing 3 SECURED Aughton Dental Practice. This means that I can learn EMPLOYMENT the knowledge and theory in the classroom and gain WITH A LOCAL experience in a real work environment at the same time. DENTAL My day-to-day activities at the practice includes PRACTICE” everything from carrying out reception duties to assisting the clinician in all chair-side procedures. Aughton Dental Practice has now offered me a permanent position as a qualified Dental Nurse so I will be working there whilst studying at University of Salford!”
ELIZABETH MOFFAT - Archbishop Blanch Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing 118 HORTICULTURE
With the great outdoors as your classroom, you’ll work in local parks, gardens and our very own specialist, horticulture centre based at Sherdley Park and Walton Hall Gardens. Develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas including preparing, feeding and watering plants, principles of machinery, decorative horticulture and an understanding of soil science, botany, diseases and propagation. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your work at industry competitions such as Southport Flower Show. Choose from a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
HORTICULTURE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Develop your skills Industry experienced Excellent progression at our specialist tutors with employer routes horticulture centre links
YOU WILL EXHIBIT IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONS! You’ll also have the chance to enter competitions and display work at large exhibitions such as Southport Flower Show. Our students are always very Compete and Gain valuable work Take part in successful, never leaving without a medal! showcase in exclusive experience with local employability and competitions businesses enterprise sessions PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to secure successful employment with organisations such as St Helens Council, Wigan Council, St Helens WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH SHERDLEY PARK, WALTON HALL RLFC, Liverpool FC, and the Forestry Commission as well as National GARDENS AND GOLF CLUB, BRIDGE INN COMMUNITY FARM AND Trust gardens such as Speke Hall. ST HELENS COUNCIL.
120 / Horticulture 121 PRACTICAL SKILLS
These courses are a good choice for you if you have no formal qualifications and would like to get a taste of what horticulture is like. You will grow your skills, working practically on the green areas in and around St Helens College, Sherdley Park and Walton Hall Gardens. You will learn the basics of using gardening tools, understand how to grow plants from seeds, how to maintain landscapes and develop your knowledge of caring for the flowers, trees and shrubs in the green areas in our towns and cities.
PRACTICAL SKILLS DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Entry Level 2 Certificate/Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Entry Level 3 Certificate/Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 Certificate 1 No formal qualifications
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 Horticulture qualification
STRONG LINKS
Our students regularly visit Walton Hall Gardens, preparing the soil, planting bedding and maintaining the formal gardens!
122 WORK-BASED HORTICULTURE
If you want to work in the design and care of large parks, botanic and public gardens and sports areas, these courses are a great stepping stone to a future career in horticulture. You will learn everything from the propagation of plants to identifying and controlling common pests and diseases.
You will also have the opportunity to specialise in either decorative horticulture, interior soft landscaping maintenance, greenkeeping, sports turf or any other hard landscape maintenance.
WORK-BASED HORTICULTURE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 1 Diploma 1 No formal qualifications
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 Horticulture qualification
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 Horticulture qualification
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Work-based Horticulture 2 3 “Horticulture is very different to other courses and involves a lot of practical learning outside of the “STUDYING classroom. I’m often working in different environments in HORTICULTURE AT all types of weather! ST HELENS COLLEGE I really enjoy learning about soil science and WILL HELP ME TO photosynthesis, and have even had the opportunity ACHIEVE MY GOAL to complete work experience and take part in a OF BECOMING A conservation project with Cory Environmental. GREENKEEPER” I am now hoping to complete a level 3 apprenticeship to take my skills and experience to the next level."
THOMAS LEATHER - De Le Salle Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture 124 CAREERS IN HORTICULTURE
BOTANIST
Sometimes known as plant biologists, they study all forms of plant life.
SALARY £30K PER YEAR
GROUNDSPERSON OR GREENKEEPER
LANDSCAPER/ LANDSCAPE Look after sports grounds ARCHITECT such as football pitches, GARDENER rugby pitches, tennis courts and racecourses. Create and maintain Plan, design, create and parks, gardens and other manage the landscapes SALARY outdoor areas. we live and work in. £25K PER YEAR SALARY SALARY £25K PER YEAR £30K PER YEAR
JACK THOMSON - HORTICULTURE STUDENT HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE AND EVENTS
Explore the art of silver service in our very own, award-winning Colours Restaurant, presenting delicious dishes and demonstrating your food and beverage knowledge to paying customers. In addition to being taught by tutors who have held successful careers at luxury restaurants and hotels around the world, you’ll develop your knowledge of preparing and serving food and beverages, learn the principles of supervising hospitality events, explore the hospitality industry and perfect your customer service skills. Choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above and completion Diploma 1 Level 3 of a level 2 qualification
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL Our facilities reflect Passionate and Industry links add 2 industry standards experienced tutors value to your training Hospitality Services Food and Beverage Services 2
Hospitality and Supervision 3
Colours provides a Participate in Guaranteed an commercial working prestigious interview with an environment competitions with us employer
YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR HOSPITALITY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS BY PARTICIPATING IN INDUSTRY COMPETITIONS AND WORKING EVENTS.
128 / Hospitality, Food Service And Events 129 My determination to succeed in the hospitality industry and the experience gained from my time at St Helens College, has prepared me for my current role as Senior Chef De Rang at Paul Askew’s restaurant, The Art School!
KATIE DONNELLY RAINHILL HIGH SCHOOL “I joined St Helens College as a Hospitality “I’M AN Apprentice and after really enjoying my course, I decided to continue with my studies and advance onto the level 3 ASSISTANT Supervision and Leadership. EVENTS During my studies, I worked part-time in the College’s MANAGER fine dining restaurant and represented the College in AT MERCURE the Battle of the North West, competing against other college’s in the Liverpool City Region. We won gold! HOTEL!” After successfully securing my first big role as Chef De Rang at Paul Askew’s exclusive restaurant in Liverpool – The Art School, I gained as much experience as possible before landing a managerial position at the Mercure Hotel in St Helens.”
STEPHANIE BIRCHALL - De La Salle Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
130 CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE AND EVENTS
CHEF DE RANG
Assistant head waiter, a senior member of the front of house team found at upmarket restaurants.
SOMMELIER SALARY £25K+ PER YEAR Develop wine lists, deliver RESTAURANT WAITING STAFF wine service and training MANAGER to other restaurant staff. Manage the running of the Prepare tables, greet SALARY restaurant, ensure service customers, take orders, runs smoothly and order advise on menu choices, £25K+ PER YEAR stock. serve meals and deal with payments.
SALARY SALARY £45K+ PER YEAR £18K+ PER YEAR
AMII EDGAR - HOSPITALITY STUDENT LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSING
Logistics, transport and warehousing is vital to the everyday running of many industries and is responsible for a wide range of operations from the management and safe storage of goods to the transportation of goods and passengers across the world ensuring that they reach the right location at the right time. There is such a huge demand for skilled workers within this industry, due to the ever growing economy, advancements in technology allowing us to order items for next day delivery, and the increase in competition between small and larger businesses, from supermarkets and manufacturers, to eBay entrepreneurs and energy companies.
We have recently launched the Northern Logistics Academy, an innovative training facility in the hub of the Northwest, offering a variety of courses across logistics, transport and warehousing to help you kick-start a successful career in the industry.
The Liverpool City Region is home to some of Dedicated training the world’s leading logistics, energy, retail and Fantastic employer Huge growth sector links facilities manufacturing operations such as Amazon, Stobart, Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley and Unilever. Liverpool is a recognised Superport, meaning that major shipping ports, airports, road, rail and logistics assets sit under one big hub. There are fantastic local employment opportunities for you to take advantage of!
CILT accredited Massive range of Interactive learning qualifications career choices environment
WE OFFER APPROVED QUALIFICATIONS
134 / Logistics, Transport and Warehousing 135 St Helens is in the heart Sector needs to recruit UK logistics sector is of the Northwest with 900,000 individuals worth around £93bn to amazing transport links! leading up to 2020. the economy.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSING
ROAD HAULAGE LOAD SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS AND PLANNER MANAGER DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
Control the transfer Plan and organise the Managing a team of of freight around the movement of goods and workers, you’ll organise the road transport network, materials from suppliers, storage and distribution of ensuring goods are moved manufacturers and goods across the UK and in the most efficient way. customers. overseas.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £35K PER YEAR £60K PER YEAR £85K PER YEAR
£18K PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR £60K PER YEAR
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137 CAREERS IN MOTOR VEHICLE
TYRE, EXHAUST OR MOTOR WINDSCREEN FITTER GARAGE MANAGER Fit, repair and adjust tyres, Run the garage, overseeing exhausts and windscreens. work and managing staff. VEHICLE SALARY SALARY
Based in our commercial Automotive Hub, you’ll develop your skills and £25K PER YEAR £35K+ PER YEAR knowledge working on real cars in our MOT bay, fast-fit department and spray booth. All of our tutors are Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) registered, ensuring that you are being taught by the very best in the industry. You’ll explore a wide variety of disciplines such as vehicle maintenance and repair, vehicle body repair, vehicle fitting and refinishing principles and vehicle inspection.
Choose from either a full-time College course or you may have the opportunity to earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
Strong links with 70% of our students We have a local automotive progressed into work commercial Automotive Hub businesses
VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
E-portfolio allows you Progress on to an We hold an IMI apprenticeship or into Diagnose faults, repair and recognised award to submit your work online employment service motor vehicles. SALARY MANY STUDENTS SECURE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH £35K PER YEAR THEIR WORK PLACEMENT PROVIDERS SUCH AS JAGUAR LAND ROVER, HOWARD BASFORDS AND GRAHAM MARTIN AUTOMOTIVE LTD. HANNAH NORTON - VEHICLE BODY PAINT AND REPAIR 138 / Motor Vehicle MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
A career in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is exciting and varied. You could find yourself in a car dealership, working on the latest supercars, under the bonnet of a forty-four tonne lorry or in the pit stop at a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
You’ll cover engines, steering and braking, chassis and transmission as well as electrical and electronic systems.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA AND REPAIR GCSEs at grade 3 or above in Diploma 1 Level 1 English and maths
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 qualification
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification
VEHICLE INSPECTION DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Level 1 qualification
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
HGV Maintenance 2 3
Trailer Maintenance and Repair 2 3
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 2 3
140 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management MOTOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND REFINISHING
Skilled Body Repair and Refinishing Technicians are in high demand. They often work in car dealerships and garages or, in some cases, customisation body shops. You’ll cover a variety of topics such as welding techniques, removing and refitting body panels, diagnosing paint defects and applying paint.
VEHICLE BODY REPAIR DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA AND BODY REFINISHING GCSEs at grade 3 or above in Diploma 1 Level 1 English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Diploma 1 Level 2 English and maths
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification
VEHICLE PAINT REPAIR DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA AND REFINISHING GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Diploma 1 Level 2 English and maths
Level 3 Diploma 1 Level 2 qualification
APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL “I really enjoy working on cars and wanted to take my Vehicle Refinishing 2 3 skills to the next level by learning how to provide body “MY GOAL IS repairs and refinishing work to cars. Vehicle Body Repair 2 3 TO BECOME A The workshops at the College are great with the added FULL-TIME PAINT opportunity to work on real cars with the equipment and TECHNICIAN IN facilities you’d use in a workplace. They even have their THE INDUSTRY!” own spray booth and MOT bay! This course has really helped me to improve my confidence and skills, and I now feel ready to enter the motor vehicle industry and achieve my goal of becoming a Paint Technician.”
JAMIE McMINN - St Edmund Arrowsmith Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Body Repair
142 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management THIS IS ANT FILDES, MUSIC THE MUSIC TUTOR! TECHNOLOGY
Explore the world of sound from music production, sequencing and sound creation, to songwriting, composing for visual media and audio engineering.
In addition to working alongside tutors who hold successful careers in the music industry (and have even had their own record label!), you’ll develop your knowledge of the latest software such as Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live and will learn the principles of music marketing and business. Whether you want to work in music publishing, at a record label, on live events, as a producer, or sound or lighting technician, this could be the first step towards a successful career in the music industry. COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above and Diploma 1 Level 2 two GCSEs at grade 3 or above Level 3 BTEC Extended 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Diploma
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH JAMM Develop your skills Work on live briefs Tutors have years in our live recording and collaboration of music industry STUDIOS ALLOWS OUR STUDENTS studio and Mac suite projects experience FANTASTIC COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Progress on to Use industry Gain valuable university or into standard software employability skills employment
MANY OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE WITH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVALS SUCH AS LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY.
144 / Music Technology 145 “A DREAM YOU DREAM ALONE IS ONLY A DREAM, A DREAM YOU DREAM TOGETHER IS REALITY.” JOHN LENNON
PROGRESSION You will have the opportunity to progress on to University Centre St Helens, studying FdA Music University Centre Production and Sound Design, validated by St Helens University of Chester.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
LIVE SOUND ENGINEER MUSIC TEACHER MUSIC PRODUCER
Take creative, financial Control the sound at live Provide music lessons to and organisational “It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do – I events such as theatre small groups of people or responsibilities in the tried out childcare, got my qualification, worked for a performances, festivals individuals of all ages and “THIS production and recording while but it just wasn’t for me. Music has always been my and music concerts. abilities. COURSE GAVE of music. passion so I decided to return to college and I’m so glad I ME CONFIDENCE, did – it has literally changed my life. SALARY SALARY SALARY NEW SKILLS, AND I’ve had the most amazing time and shared some of the FRIENDS FOR most amazing moments with my class and tutors! I loved £25K PER YEAR £35K PER YEAR £50K PER YEAR LIFE!” going to London and Abbey Road studios. I’ve loved the music events that we planned and delivered but most of all, I’ve loved learning everything that I have and spending time with some of the most amazing people I £15K PER YEAR £22K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR have ever met in my life. The course has helped me to secure a place at LIPA where I will be studying a degree in Music, Theatre & INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN Entertainment Management as well as focusing on my 6% JOBS BY 2020 1% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 singing career.”
LAUREN HEAPS - St Edmund Arrowsmith Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology 146 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management PERFORMING ARTS
Based in our drama studio, theatre and bespoke outdoor amphitheatre, you’ll explore everything from audition techniques, acting styles, vocal and movement skills to lighting, stage management and performance promotion. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your talent to live audiences. Previous students have performed international smash hits such as Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors to a jam-packed theatre! Whether you want to work in TV and theatre, tour the world as a cabaret artist, start your own dance company, secure a scholarship at the New York Film Academy, or even become a performing arts teacher, this course could be the first step towards your big break.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Partnerships Perform live Tutors have extensive with local arts St Helens College has a strong partnership productions industry experience organisations with Heart of Glass, working collaboratively to create performances and work placement opportunities for you.
Strong links with Energetic and Excellent progression performing arts creative atmosphere routes professionals
STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET INVOLVED WITH PERFORMANCE PROJECTS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTRES AND CHARITIES.
148 / Performing Arts 149 "ACTORS ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE. A FILM, A PIECE OF THEATRE, OR A BOOK CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IT CAN CHANGE THE WORLD." ALAN RICKMAN
PROGRESSION Progress on to University Centre St Helens, University Centre studying FdA Theatre and Performance or FdA St Helens Music Production and Sound Design.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN PERFORMING ARTS
ACTOR, ENTERTAINER DRAMA THERAPIST THEATRE DIRECTOR OR PRESENTER
Work across theatre, Take creative, financial Provide music lessons to film, television and radio and organisational small groups of people or using speech, movement responsibilities in the individuals of all ages and and expression to bring production and direction of abilities. characters to life. stage productions. "I have always wanted to study performing arts and SALARY SALARY SALARY “I HAVE SECURED pursue a career as a professional actor. In my spare A PLACE AT time, I am a member of the Pilkington Musical Theatre £35K+ PER YEAR £33K+ PER YEAR £50K+ PER YEAR UNIVERSITY Company, performing at the Theatre Royal in St Helens. OF CENTRAL The College is local to me, so travel isn’t a problem, but LANCASHIRE more importantly, it has given me the tools to improve STUDYING FOR A as an actor and has prepared me for further study at DEGREE IN ACTING!” university. My favourite part of the course was performing £17K PER YEAR £26K PER YEAR £22K PER YEAR Little Shop of Horrors. It felt like the culmination of everything I had studied over the past two years. INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN I can’t wait to start university and take the next steps JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 5% towards becoming an actor!"
KIERAN MALEEDY - De La Salle Level 2 and Level 3 Performing Arts
150 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management YOU WILL WORK IN OUR VERY OWN COLOUR AND MONOCHROME DARK ROOMS PHOTOGRAPHY
Develop your photography skills in our studio space and dark room, exploring all aspects of the art, such as digital and traditional film photography, colour printing, working on location, portraiture, editing software and experimental photography. Take advantage of several exhibition opportunities with local and regional museums and galleries to showcase your work and raise your profile. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on live projects with professional clients such as St Helens Rugby League Club.
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Snap and chat Students visited Langtree Park Stadium and teamed up with Saints players; Alex Walmsley, James Roby Develop your skills in Work on live projects Perfect your style our studio space and with professional through a range of and Adam Swift, to capture location dark room. clients. techniques. and portrait shots for their work portfolios!
Take regular trips for Progress on to Tutors are highly inspiration and shoot university or into experienced artists. on location. employment.
WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS SUCH AS HEART OF GLASS, ST HELENS COUNCIL ARTS SERVICE AND THE WORLD OF GLASS!
152 / Photography 153 THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF KATIE’S WORK
PROGRESSION Progress on to University Centre St Helens, studying BA (Hons) Photography, or BA (Hons) University Centre Graphic Design. These degrees are validated by St Helens prestigious partner, University of Chester.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY
ADVERTISING AND FORENSIC FREELANCE EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHER
Use technical skills and Take photographs to Producing a permanent creative style to take promote a product or idea, visual record of accidents photographs of events, or to illustrate a story and crime scenes for use people, places and in publications and on as evidence. websites. products. “After I left Gateacre High School, I went to another college doing an animal behaviour course but I dreamed SALARY SALARY SALARY “I’M GOING ON of something more creative. £30K PER YEAR £33K+ PER YEAR £40K+ PER YEAR TO UNIVERSITY I joined St Helens College doing Photography and I AND HOPE TO haven’t looked back - I have loved the course. UNDERTAKE A I’m so proud of my final grades - I achieved D*D*D* MASTERS DEGREE” which is equivalent to three A levels at grade A and secured a place at Swansea University to study BA £18K PER YEAR £22K PER YEAR £18K PER YEAR (Hons) Photography in the Arts. My advice for anyone thinking about doing this course is INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN definitely go for it, its a great experience and you never JOBS BY 2020 2% JOBS BY 2020 2% 3% JOBS BY 2020 know where it will take you in life.”
KATIE PARKES - Gateacre High School Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Photography 154 STUDENT WORK
CAVARA MOWER GEORGIA PRICE LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
CHLOE MIDDLETON CHLOE MOSS RHIANNON HEAPS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED LEVEL 3 EXTENDED
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ROBERT TAYLOR PRINCE’S “Before joining Prince’s Trust I became unemployed, withdrawn and lacked confidence but the Team Programme really helped me to get back into a TRUST routine again. Within a couple of weeks, I could already see big improvements to The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a free, 12-week, personal development my confidence and communication skills. programme for those aged 16-25. I now work full-time at Marks & Spencer, If you want to improve your confidence, gain valuable work experience and and hope to advance within the company develop your personal skills to get back into education or the job you really to become a supervisor or line manager.” want, this is a great stepping stone for you. By joining Prince’s Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Impress future employers with a nationally recognised qualification. • Get involved with community projects. • Gain valuable work experience. • Develop your CV and employability skills. • Make new friends. You don’t need any formal qualifications to join the Team Programme!
Prince’s Trust Delivery Partner Awards The Prince’s Trust Team Programme at St Helens College received the Northwest Team Programme Delivery Award, recognising their impressive contribution to the lives of hundreds of learners.
Gain a recognised Attend a team You’ll work on a qualification building residential community project WE HAVE START DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS, GET IN TOUCH ON: 0800 99 66 99 OR [email protected]
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PROGRAMME, YOU WILL HAVE THE You’ll enhance your Progress on to a You’ll make lots of OPPORTUNITY TO PROGRESS ON TO A COURSE AT ST HELENS COLLEGE, CV and boost your friends full-time course or confidence into employment COMPLETE AN APPRENTICESHIP TO EARN WHILE YOU LEARN OR SECURE FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT.
158 / Prince’s Trust 159 PUBLIC AND UNIFORMED SERVICES
Working alongside tutors who have held successful careers in the industry (and have fought on the front-line and trained officers in theRoyal Navy!), you’ll train to enter the service of your choice.
You’ll develop your team working, problem solving and navigation skills, take part in adventurous activities and advanced physical training and explore the impact of war, conflict, terrorism, police powers and custodial care services. Whether you want to join the armed forces, the police, prison or probation service, save lives as a firefighter or paramedic or protect the UK borders, this could be the first step towards acareer within public and uniformed services. PUBLIC SERVICES DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
GCSEs at grade 2 or above in Level 1 Diploma 1 English and maths
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Level 3 Policing Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Non-uniformed Leading Northwest Support for your services job UNIFORMED SERVICES DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA recruiter for the RAF interview and fitness opportunities tests Level 2 NCFE Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 NCFE Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Special guest Develop your Build your strength, speakers from team working and endurance and fitness industry communications skills levels
PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN PART IN HELICOPTER TRAINING EXERCISES, TRAINED WITH THE ROYAL MARINES AND MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE AND PARTICIPATED IN EMERGENCY DRILL EXERCISES.
160 / Public and Uniformed Services 161 AIM Director, Andy Reid, regularly works with our students delivering inspirational presentations to inspire and motivate you to perform to your maximum ability. Students also have the opportunity to take part in annual AIM fundraising events!
PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study degrees in FdA Criminal Justice and FdA Social Policy, Health University Centre and Housing, validated by University of Chester. St Helens
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN PUBLIC & UNIFORMED SERVICES
BORDER FORCE AMBULANCE ARMY OFFICER PARAMEDIC OFFICER
Deal with medical Protect UK border entry emergencies and non- points investigating Be in charge of soldiers, medical emergencies customs fraud, illegal leading and directing them such as hospital transfers importation of goods and to get the job done. and discharges. human trafficking. "Before studying public services, I wasn’t sure what “I HOPE TO SALARY SALARY SALARY career I wanted or even if university would be the right SECURE A PLACE AT fit for me, but it has really helped me to improve my £30K PER YEAR £30K PER YEAR £31K PER YEAR LIVERPOOL JOHN confidence, teamwork skills and leadership skills. I can’t MOORES UNIVERSITY wait to start university in September! STUDYING BSc (HONS) FORENSIC One of my biggest achievements while at St Helens PSYCHOLOGY AND College was reaching level 9.1 on my bleep test, as the CRIMINAL JUSTICE!” minimum requirement to join the Police Force is 5.4! £21K PER YEAR £23K PER YEAR £25K PER YEAR In my spare time I am the High Sheriff of Merseyside’s Police Cadet, assisting him with ceremonial duties and INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN building my work experience as I hope to join the Special 9% JOBS BY 2020 1% JOBS BY 2020 8% JOBS BY 2020 Constables while I am at university."
ADELE TATE - Rainhill High School Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Service 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal Management 162 SCIENCE
Working in our fully equipped laboratories, you’ll explore the realms of science by conducting practical experiments, developing hypotheses as you investigate genetics, human anatomy and physiology. Studying science can lead to many exciting career opportunities within fields such as biomedical science, microbiology and the study of diseases and infection, biotechnology, genetics, forensic science and even nutrition or teaching. You could choose from either a full-time College course or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.
THIS IS LINDA, THE SCIENCE TUTOR!
COURSE DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Learn from Diverse range of Practical, hands-on experienced and career opportunities learning in the lab established scientists APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL
Laboratory and Science Technician 2 3
Strong employer STEM Assured Innovative hub within links Accreditation Liverpool City Region
WE HAVE STRONG LINKS WITH THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, NSG PILKINGTON AND UNITED UTILITIES!
164 / Science 165 We are the first general further education College in the Liverpool City Region to achieve STEM Assured Accreditation
PROGRESSION Many students have gone on to study degrees in biology, microbiology, nutrition, nursing or University Centre midwifery. University Centre St Helens also offer a St Helens degree in Applied Microbiology.
YOUR DREAM CAREER IN SCIENCE
LABORATORY FOOD SCIENTIST MICROBIOLOGIST TECHNICIAN
Use microscopes to Support scientists, helping Work in the food industry study the biology of to carry out research and developing products and micro-organisms such as investigations. ensuring safety. bacteria, viruses and fungi.
SALARY SALARY SALARY “After leaving school, I began studying for my A levels £20-25K PER YEAR £30K PER YEAR £40K PER YEAR “I GOT TOP before realising it wasn’t the right route for me. MARKS AND I’M I liked St Helens College because it has good science NOW GOING ON facilities, laboratories and equipment. The staff were really friendly and supportive, so I found them very TO UNIVERSITY approachable whenever I needed any help. £15K PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR £20K PER YEAR TO STUDY I successfully achieved top marks of triple Distinction, MIDWIFERY” the equivalent to three A grades at A level and I secured INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN a place at University of Salford. I’m now studying for my 3% JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 dream career in Midwifery.”
EMILY WRIGHT - Shevington High School 1 / Technical & Professional / Animal ManagementLevel 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science 166 SPORT
Training in our exercise studio, gym, sports hall and the great outdoors, you’ll learn the theory and practice behind sport, exercise, health and fitness. Learn how the body responds to sport and exercise and how to prevent sport injuries, understand the role of nutrition, take part in different sports and activities, and explore the importance of psychology in sport, exercise and competition. Whether you want to become a personal trainer, physiotherapist, sports therapist or teacher, studying sport is the first step towards a career within the sports, health or fitness industry. SPORT COACHING AND REHABILITATION DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Certificate 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above
PREPARATION FOR SPORTS EMPLOYMENT DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA Three GCSEs at grade 4 or above Level 3 Diploma 1 or relevant level 2 qualification
Gain industry Improve your fitness EXERCISE, HEALTH Fantastic industry DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA recognised levels with trained facilities AND FITNESS qualifications staff Level 2 Certificate 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above
Gain experience Experienced, through employer Excellent progression passionate tutors links opportunities
PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED WORK EXPERIENCE WITH ST HELENS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB!
168 / Sport 169 "YOU CAN’T PUT A LIMIT ON ANYTHING. THE MORE YOU DREAM, THE FARTHER YOU GET." MICHAEL PHELPS - OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING SWIMMER
OUR STUDENTS GET REAL WORK EXPERIENCE AT LANGTREE PARK
PROGRESSION Progress on to University Centre St Helens, studying University Centre FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness, validated by St Helens prestigious partner, University of Chester.
“I really enjoy playing rugby and getting involved with “I AM A sports activities, so studying my level 3 Diploma in FULL-TIME Preventing Sports Injuries was the next stage for me. COMMUNITY COACH St Helens College has some of the best sports facilities AND AN UNDER and the tutors on the course are great. They encourage 19s PLAYER FOR you and motivate you through your studies - helping you ST HELENS RUGBY to be the best that you can. LEAGUE!” I am now a full-time community coach and an under 19s player for St Helens Rugby League so a typical day for me is going into schools to deliver coaching sessions with young people and then training in the evening. To anyone considering a career in sport, it’s definitely worth studying for - it’s a lot of hard work but it pays off!”
BRADLEY BILLSBOROUGH Level 3 Diploma in Preventing Sports Injuries 170 CAREERS IN SPORT, EXERCISE, HEALTH AND FITNESS FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Deliver a range of fitness activities such as weight training, pilates and yoga.
SALARY £20K PER YEAR
SPORTS NUTRITIONIST
Provide advice to athletes about what to eat and ensure they achieve peak performance.
SALARY £30K PER YEAR
SPORTS PERSONAL TRAINER DEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL OFFICER EDUCATION TEACHER
Organising sports Working in a high school, Help clients achieve projects, encouraging you’ll be delivering PE their personal health and more people to participate lessons and activities to fitness goals. in sport. students.
SALARY SALARY SALARY £30K PER YEAR £30K PER YEAR £33K PER YEAR
BRADLEY BILLSBOROUGH - SPORTS STUDENT TRAVEL AND
THIS IS LYNDSEY, THE ANIMAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT TUTOR!
Airport operations staff, cabin crew and holiday representatives play a very important role in the delivery of the customer experience, so you’ll be learning all about different cultures and customs to provide a first class experience. You’ll develop your customer service skills, understand the various roles within the travel and tourism industry, explore the importance of marketing and event management and gain first-hand insight into the operations of a holiday resort. From work experience with Eurocamp in Holland and learning Mandarin, to wet drill training and meeting big employers like Jet2.com and Thomas Cook, your course is enriched with lots of trips, visits and activities. CABIN CREW AND DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
TRAVEL AND TOURISM DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 2 Diploma 1 Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above Develop your Strong employer Exciting trips and skills in our mock HOLIDAY links experiences DURATION (YRS) ENTRY CRITERIA aircraft cabin REPRESENTATIVES Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above Level 3 Diploma 1 or a level 2 travel qualification
Excellent Tutors who have progression worked in the Inspirational guest opportunities industry speakers
81% OF OUR TRAVEL AND TOURISM STUDENTS HAVE SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITH GLOBAL AIRLINES AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS INCLUDING JET2.COM, VIRGIN ATLANTIC, BRITISH AIRWAYS AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT!
174 / Travel and Tourism 175 Our level 3 students have recently added Mandarin lessons to their curriculum, helping them to prepare for the world of work!
Many students have gone on to study at degree level or secured employment with fantastic industry employers.
RESORT RETAIL TRAVEL EVENT PLANNER REPRESENTATIVE AGENT
Look after groups of Book leisure travel for Plan and run events holiday-makers at their customers and give travel such as festivals, trade destination, making sure advice on prices and shows, exhibitions and they enjoy themselves. destinations. conferences. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I left school, so SALARY SALARY SALARY I studied Journalism and worked part-time at a dentist “THE TUTORS for a while before a friend recommended the cabin crew £600-£800 PER MONTH £25K PER YEAR £40K PER YEAR HELPED ME TO course to me. SECURE MY DREAM I think the major selling point for me was knowing that I JOB AS CABIN would have the opportunity to speak to industry experts, CREW WITH VIRGIN visit some of the UK’s best training facilities and learn ATLANTIC!” from tutors with real industry experience as cabin crew £450-£525 PER MONTH £13K PER YEAR £17K PER YEAR and holiday representatives.
INCREASE IN INCREASE IN INCREASE IN I’ve successfully secured my dream job as Cabin Crew 3% JOBS BY 2020 6% JOBS BY 2020 3% JOBS BY 2020 with Virgin Atlantic and I can’t wait to start my new career and travel the world!"
EMILY MAWDSLEY - Gateacre School Level 2 Diploma in Cabin Crew and Airport Operations
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