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HOW TO WELCOME PRINCIPAL’S USE THIS Welcome to the very first prospectus of our newly merged College! I am really PROSPECTUS: delighted that you’re considering becoming a student here. There are many fantastic The front end section has information reasons to join us in the next chapter of an incredibly exciting time for post-16 about different aspects of College life e.g. facilities, support, Pre-16s, education in Swindon. enrichment as well as choosing your study programme. From the moment that merger was first exciting initiatives will also be starting for the The middle and end sections cover considered, several things were very clear to College. We launch our brand new T Levels in courses. We offer three pathways: me. The first thing was that if combined, the Digital, Education and Childcare, and Health and academic (A Levels and GCSEs); course offer for school leavers across both Science and you can find out more about these vocational/technical (e.g. BTECs) and former Colleges was both comprehensive and on page 30. The new Swindon and Wiltshire Apprenticeships. Vocational courses complementary. Students joining us could access Institute of Technology will also be opening, and Apprenticeships are listed within an unrivalled breadth and depth of courses – a giving opportunities for specialist Higher curriculum subject areas. A handy chart huge choice of subjects and qualifications plus Education courses and Apprenticeships in overleaf lists where to find specific the chance to progress - across both campuses, specialist STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering subjects and qualification types. and the list of courses contained within this and Mathematics) areas for over 1000 students. prospectus will demonstrate that. As I write this, I am conscious that our young BROAD CONTENTS Secondly, that each campus could bring its own people face a short to medium term future of strengths in terms of achievement, high teaching uncertainty. Your education has been disrupted 01 GENERAL INFO ABOUT THE COLLEGE quality, destinations and industry-standard by COVID-19 and nobody can estimate the 30 T LEVELS AND facilities; so much so, that the combined College longer-term impact that this pandemic will APPRENTICESHIPS really would be greater than the sum of its parts. have. If you choose to come to our College, I can 34 A LEVEL PATHWAYS This gives us an excellent foundation on which guarantee that we will support, encourage and AND A LEVELS to build the performance and reputation of our challenge you in your learning and development 68 GCSES new College, to ensure that we can continue to in every way possible, to ensure that you can 76 FOUNDATION LEARNING & ESOL deliver a truly unparalleled experience to our achieve your career aims and enhance your 80 VOCATIONAL COURSES/ student communities. future prospects. APPRENTICESHIPS BY SUBJECT AREA And finally, that with all of the additional I hope that you will decide to join us and look 194 HIGHER EDUCATION AND opportunities available beyond the “core” forward to welcoming you to our College. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY academic offer and beyond those provided 200 GETTING TO COLLEGE AND EVENT DATES within the school environment – enrichment, social, employability, sporting, community and Disclaimer other opportunities - this would be a dynamic Every effort has been made to ensure that all and vibrant new College, that could really act as information is accurate at the time of going to print (Sept 2020). The College accepts a springboard for you, from school to your future no responsibility for omissions or errors and reserves the right to make changes or career or university and your adult self. CAROLE KITCHING cancellations to courses, their content and PRINCIPAL AND CEO, NEW COLLEGE SWINDON delivery locations. We cannot accept any liability When you join us in September 2021, two very September 2020 arising out of any changes or cancellations. 03 IZZY classes.” FANCEY FANCEY with everyone. “College is very 1-1 sessions and counselling have It’s a very relaxed relaxed a very It’s you’re just friends just friends you’re the way.There is a the way.There been really helpful meet people along lot of support here, different to school, support staff in my HER STUDY PROGRAMME and I like having the atmosphere and you PHOTOGRAPHY AS PART OF PHOTOGRAPHY AS PART GCSE MATHS, ENGLISH AND August TH Improved access to an unrivalled breadth and depth of and depth of Improved access to an unrivalled breadth technical, T Levels; courses, including: GCSEs; A Levels; Apprenticeships professional and vocational programmes; and HE and specialist Access to a range of industry-standard, modern resources across two campuses curriculum with progression pathways An inclusive and flexible 6 with multiple entry and exit 1 to Level from Entry/Level points, catering for all interests and achievements a substantial local and In a county that has no university, affordable offer Higher Education the (see page 194) including new Institute of Technology A larger college with the increased influence to be able to secure the best for learners A local academic sixth form provision, able to sustain breadth of subject offer and choice beyond ‘core’ subjects. Our fantastic new College was formed on 17 was formed College Our fantastic new on our combined strengths and specialisms Our vision is to build and sustainable institution. to create a vibrant, high-performing technical will be a beacon of academic and new College The ‘Swindon a single deliver will We the region. for excellence which is more closely aligned to learners’ aspirations, curriculum’ and available the training and skills needs of employers employment opportunities. BENEFITS OF MERGER FOR STUDENTS some clear opportunities are our there students, 14-18 For and benefits: • • • • • • ABOUT ABOUT COLLEGE OUR 2020, through the merger of Swindon College with with College Swindon of merger the 2020, through New College Swindon.
Apprenticeships PAGE 97 PAGE PAGE 104 PAGE 112 PAGE 118 PAGE 125 PAGE 138 PAGE 154 PAGE 147 PAGE 161 PAGE
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SPECIALIST A BRIDGE BETWEEN SCHOOL AND WHY CHOOSE Top provider for A Level AND MODERN UNIVERSITY OR progress (value added score) FACILITIES YOUR FIRST JOB in Swindon and Cirencester+ OUR+ Jan 20 performance tables COLLEGE?++ NART tables, based on 18/19 data *17-18 data
GOOD PROGRESSION OFSTED REPORT OPPORTUNITIES 98%
Highest National achievement No. 1 College for Employer (November 2017) Courses from Entry Level No. 1 for English and Maths A LEVEL rate amongst local colleges++ Satisfaction to Level 3 and on to HE and progress measures amongst PASS RATE degree-level local FE Colleges.
EXPERIENCED DESTINATIONS OUTSTANDING AND HIGHLY STUDENT SUPPORT QUALIFIED STAFF 41% 500+ students go on to university each year, including Includes excellent Additional 9th out of 186 colleges Many with postgraduate Oxbridge and Russell Group Learning Support 6th out of 186 colleges for GRADES AT for GCSE English qualifications or industry universities and many go on to GCSE Maths progress* A*- TO B Language progress* experience jobs and Apprenticeships 06 07
FACILITIES AT
• Dedicated student enrichment area • Wellbeing Centre • Gym • Learning Development Centre • Purpose built construction centre with outdoor simulated construction site • Fully equipped industry-standard training workshops and realistic working environment across automotive, engineering, construction and more! • Bespoke facilities for animal care • The Academy – a commercial hair and beauty salon • A professional training Restaurant, The Barista Coffee Shop and specialist teaching kitchens • Large up-to-date computer suites. 08 09
FACILITIES AT
• Phoenix Theatre • Specialist studios for media make- up, art, design, fashion and textiles; photography studio with darkroom • Recording studio with Live Room, Control Room and professional- standard hardware and sequencing software packages • Two Dance studios • Sports Centre with sports hall, fitness suite and exercise studio • 3G pitch • Student Enrichment Centre • Restaurant, with six food outlets • Learning Resource Centre with quiet study space area • E-learning with very active Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) • Over 1500 computers including tablets, Apple computers, Windows PCs and netbooks • STEM facilities including nine modern science labs with state-of- the-art equipment. 10 11
PROGRESS COACHES – QUEENS DRIVE BRITISH DYSLEXIA AWARD The first person you go to for advice on anything. The BDA’s Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark They monitor your course progress, keep you aims to provide a framework of support and HELP AND informed of College matters, cover employability understanding for schools within which the and life skills, help you through the UCAS or dyslexic individual can build on existing skills job application process, and provide advice on and develop new ones. We are the only college in SUPPORT overcoming any individual barriers to your success. Wiltshire with a Dyslexia Unit (DU). STUDENT MENTORS - NORTH STAR CHAPLAINCY Help, support and guidance are available across each The Student Mentors team provide a wide A multi-faith Chaplaincy team offers support “I feel very campus from your tutor, the teaching teams and an range of services including pastoral, social and and guidance for all faiths and religions and safeguarding support and advice to all of our none. There are facilities on each campus for comfortable at New extended support team, including Student Mentors and students in the educational setting. individual prayer and worship is also available. College because Progress Coaches, College Chaplaincy Team, Student I have excellent Counsellors and our Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator. HEALTH AND WELLBEING SAFEGUARDING support in all my Counsellors are here to help with personal Your safety is of the highest importance to us. problems that affect your learning. The service We are here to support you and to make sure subjects and from is confidential, offering drop-in advice sessions that you are safe from harm such as neglect, all of the Pre-16 as well as extended support. Our nurses offer bullying or abuse whilst at College or at home. team. I would never first aid and health advice on a variety of health- If you have concerns about your own or someone related topics. At North Star, you will have else’s safety, please contact a member of staff have achieved these access to a Wellbeing Centre - this is at the or contact the Safeguarding Team. grades if I was still at heart of student life and you can take part in a school. The classes wide variety of activities on offer. CAREERS AND here are quieter and I HIGHER EDUCATION ADVICE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT The College’s Careers Advisers can provide have a lot more help If you have a physical or sensory impairment, information, advice and guidance on university and 1:1 support.” learning differences such as dyslexia, and higher education courses. dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum Condition or any other learning needs, our FINANCIAL SUPPORT Additional Support Team can help you. Students may be able to receive financial Services include 1:1 specialist dyslexia support to help cover the cost of course-related LARISSA teaching, support in class, computer day-to-day costs such as books and travel. Our programmes, specialist equipment financial support team will be able to help and COWARD and a social curriculum for students guide you through this process. with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Our LEVEL 3 DANCE AS PART OF Transition Project can help you make the HER STUDY PROGRAMME move from school to College if you are feeling anxious. This is run over three days before GCSE Results Day. 12 13
OUR PARENT PORTAL “I also love Parents are also encouraged to register for a the amount of Parent Portal account, which allows access to important information concerning your child opportunities including: there are to join • Hand-in dates, marks and grades of all other initiatives assessed work throughout the year such as: Student • Weekly timetable including rooms and lecturers THE ROLE OF PARENTS/CARERS • Attendance and punctuality data Ambassadors, We understand just how important parents and • Progress Reviews - twice a year (Dec and sports clubs and carers are in helping young people make the right Mar), a report is written by each of your volunteering PARENTS decisions and how confusing the array of choices child’s lecturers commenting on their can be. You also play a vital role in the student’s progress, targets and current working or within the Harbour progress and development and we welcome your predicted grade Project.” co-operation and support in helping them get • Timetable of examination dates and times. AND through their programme successfully. ATTENDANCE We encourage your participation in and support We monitor students’ attendance in each lesson for College activities - from the early stages of and will give them - and you - regular updates via CARERS applying, through to course completion. You are LUCY the Parent Portal. If there are any progress issues, welcome to attend open events and interviews. we try to deal with students directly at first, but We’ll keep you up to date with progress and TITCOMBE if necessary, we won’t hesitate to contact you. In The College provides students with an inspirational produce termly newsletters, about College return, we’d like to encourage you to stay in touch events, key dates and initiatives. A LEVEL BRITISH AND and supportive learning environment. In return, we and to raise any questions at any time. AMERICAN HISTORY encourage them to develop and take responsibility You will also get invitations to events such AS PART OF HER for reaching their own goals. In providing an adult as a Parent Consultation Evening and Higher GETTING INVOLVED STUDY PROGRAMME Education briefing session. A limited number of Parents can be involved in many different ways, environment, we expect a high standard of behaviour. students ask us not to contact parents or carers including becoming a Governor, giving up their time to In their time here, students will develop skills to help and to be treated independently. We promote the run extracurricular activities or making donations to advantages of partnership with parents or carers assist us in areas such as the provision of scholarships them face life’s opportunities and challenges. but respect their wishes if they insist. and bursaries. 14 15
“After having a meeting with a member of the School Liaison The table below provides a general indication of what you could study, depending on your previous team, I found out that achievements. Please check detailed course infosheets carefully for specific requirements – these the College offered CHOOSING can be found at www.newcollege.ac.uk courses that were WHAT perfect for me. I love WHICH PROGRAMME/ ENTER WITH LEVEL CAN I PATHWAY? DURATION WHAT NEXT? the practicality of YOUR STUDY STUDY AT? my Applied Science Join our High Flyers’ course. After College, 6 GCSEs at Programme and study either: University or PROGRAMME grade 7-9 3 • An A Level Pathway 2 years Employment or I plan to study (A-A*) (4 A Levels) OR Apprenticeship Physiotherapy at • A Vocational Level 3 course Cardiff University. From the moment that you apply to us, we will help you My studies here have 5 GCSEs at Study either: to determine the best study programme for you, building grade 9-4 • An A Level Pathway University or helped me to achieve (A*-C) (3 A Levels) OR on your prior achievements and your future aspirations. 3 2 years Employment or (incl • A Vocational Level 3 course my goals.” Apprenticeship Your programme will consist of the following: English OR Language) • A T-Level
• Your core courses, which will be one of the following: Study either: • Level 3: Either an A Level pathway OR a Vocational Level 3 course 4 GCSEs at • A GCSE Pathway OR Level 3 LAUREN • Level 2: Either a GCSE pathway OR Vocational Level 2 courses grade 3-4 2 • A Vocational Level 2 1 year courses or • Level 1: Vocational Level 1 courses (D-C) Pathway AND Apprenticeship • English and Maths WILLIAMS • Entry Level: Foundation Learning programme courses Study LEVEL 3 APPLIED SCIENCE 3 GCSEs at • English and Maths study, if you have not achieved a grade 4/C at • Vocational Level 1 courses AS PART OF HER STUDY grade 2+ 1 1 year Level 2 courses AND PROGRAMME GCSE in these subjects (E+) • Enrichment activities • English and Maths • Employability and work experience. GCSEs at Entry • Study a Foundation Learning grade 1 (F+) 1 year Level 1 courses Alternatively, you will be studying an Apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3. Level/1 OR Step Up programme or below 16 17 PROGRESSION CHART
Whatever level you join us at, there is a progression route at College for you. You can GENERAL ENTRY even stay on and take degree and university level courses – check out our higher education REQUIREMENTS courses on page 194. A LEVEL PATHWAYS ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 1 AND A minimum of five 4/C grades at GCSE, one of FOUNDATION LEARNING FOUNDATION which should be English Language (and often GCSEs at grades 1-3/E-G or no qualifications. LEARNING/ Mathematics). Some A Levels may also require ENTRY/LEVEL 1 at least a grade 6/B or have individual entry APPRENTICESHIPS requirements - please check the individual course Step Up Programme (QD) Ideally, five good GCSE grades including GCSE Pathway to Progress (NS) entry requirements on our website. English Language and Mathematics at grade Pathway to Work (NS) 4/C; you will be required to work towards Level Pathway to Independence (NS) VOCATIONAL COURSES AT LEVEL 3 2 English and Maths Functional Skills if you do Level 1 Vocational courses (QD) Usually require five 4/C grades. Alternatively, a not. Employers may also specify their own entry Level 2 Vocational qualification in the relevant requirements for their Apprenticeship vacancies. area is accepted alongside GCSE English LEVEL 2 Language at grade 4/C and for some courses, GCSEs (QD) GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C. Some courses TECHNICAL LEVELS Vocational courses across a may have specific requirements - please check Individual T Level qualifications have range of subject areas (Both) the individual course entry requirements. their own entry requirements. Please Apprenticeships (Both) check the relevant course info GCSES AND VOCATIONAL sheet at www.newcollege.ac.uk. COURSES AT LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 If you obtained mainly 3/D grades at GCSE, you A levels (QD) can undertake a package of GCSEs. Vocational T Levels (QD) courses usually require four 3/D grades at GCSE. Vocational courses across a If you do not have 4/C grades in GCSE English range of subject areas (Both) Apprenticeships (Both) Language, and Mathematics, you will have to study these alongside your vocational course.
LEVEL4/5/6 Higher education and degree-level courses (Both) 18 19 HOW TO APPLY ENGLISH STEP 1. STEP 3. STEP 5. RESEARCH APPLY ONLINE OFFER Look through this prospectus Apply online at: Once you have had your MATTERS, and get a feel for the College and www.newcollege.ac.uk (paper interview, we will send an offer our courses. Visit our website at versions are available on letter, which will tell you the www.newcollege.ac.uk to find request). You can send us your entry requirements for your detailed course information and application at any time during courses and give you important MATHS “They treat you information about each campus. the year. Some courses fill up enrolment dates. like family at New quickly so you should apply as College, I feel like soon as possible. STEP 2. STEP 6. COUNTS I can be myself. VISIT US WELCOME DAY The facilities and Come to an Open Event to view STEP 4. If you accept the place we offer, Whatever your future, you will need English and Maths to staff are amazing! facilities and talk to students INTERVIEW you will be asked to attend one help you achieve your full potential, access further study and staff. Both campuses are You will be able to book an of our Welcome Days at the end After College I running separate dates (find interview date/time online. of June and we advise you to and for jobs. Studying them will help you to express plan to take up an these on the back cover) and Interviews happen slightly keep these days free! you will be able to pre-register differently at each campus. For yourself, produce logical and persuasive writing or Apprenticeship.” for these via our website closer Queens Drive, you can book a presentations and manage bills/finances. to the time. Attend a Twilight daytime or evening interview STEP 7. We offer a variety of English and Maths qualifications including College Experience event to slot at any point. For North ENROL Functional Skills Awards and GCSEs. All students who have not experience taster sessions – Star, we run several interview Bring your exam results, achieved a grade 4/C or above in these subjects will continue to these are running in October evenings across the year, and meet your tutor and confirm study them as part of their timetables, on both North Star and and November 2020 and you you will be invited to one of your learning programme at Queens Drive campuses. can book online or through these (parents/carers are Enrolment in late August. Attend an Induction session and pick your school. Alternatively, you welcome). At your interview, We will place you on a suitable course, based on an assessment AMBER up your timetable at the start may be able to attend one in you will meet a staff member and your qualifications on entry. We offer different delivery styles of term. Congratulations - you GOODMAN Summer 2021. and discuss your choices. We - traditional classroom study, e-learning and practical workshops – are now enrolled as a College start interviewing from October as well as support options, to help you achieve. onwards so make sure you apply student or an Apprentice for GCSE ENGLISH AS PART OF early! We are very busy with September 2021! HER STUDY PROGRAMME interviews between January and DID YOU KNOW? March in particular. Recent progress measures published by the Government show that we are in the top ten colleges in the country for GCSE/Functional Skills Maths and English students. 20 21
“My teachers are all very supportive and genuinely want REACH THE you to succeed. Being a part of the High Flyers programme TOP WITH OUR really inspired me to aim for the top and showed me a way to achieve the very best. I plan HIGH FLYERS’ to go to Oxford University in the hopes of going on to a career as a translator or civil servant.” “The Pre-16 PROGRAMME team provided a If you are predicted to achieve at least six grade 7/As PHILIP nurturing base at GCSE, you can join our High Flyers’ Programme for MERCADO that scaffolded academic and vocational studies. A LEVELS: ECONOMICS, BUSINESS STUDIES, FRENCH, my education This has an excellent track record of placing students at Top 20 and ENGLISH, CORE MATHS alongside my PRE-16 Russell Group UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, AS PART OF HIS STUDY Bristol, Bath, Warwick, Imperial, Nottingham and Loughborough. emotional needs.” PROGRAMME 14-16 year olds can study a range of courses on a In Autumn 2020, 25 students secured university places to study part-time basis at our Queens Drive campus, including Law, Medicine, Pharmacy or Veterinary Science. 64 students gained places at Russell Group universities, including two at Oxbridge. Functional Skills, GCSEs or Vocational Qualifications. The programme runs across both Queens Drive and North Star The majority of our Pre-16s are Home Educated and undertake a campuses and includes: programme with us in conjunction with their home learning. If you • A programme of initiatives e.g. presentations from graduate are Home Educated (i.e. not on roll at a school), then please contact employers, former students and universities the Pre-16 team direct as funding is available. • Up to four linear A Levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) LEWIS We also work in collaboration with local schools; whereby you study • Dedicated class for the EPQ (subject to grades at GCSE). WALKER both at school and at New College or the school may choose to fund your fulltime place here studying GCSEs. You must apply through • Expert assistance with your UCAS application and one-to-one tutor coaching, including applications to Oxbridge GCSE MATHS, GCSE your school using the special application form available from the ENGLISH, BTEC LEVEL 2 Pre-16 Team. • The chance to apply for one of our High Flyers’ scholarships APPLIED SCIENCE, DIGITAL • Visits to selected University Open Days and a taster day at PROMOTIONS, GCSE FILM Our 14-16 year old students are able to participate in off-site trips Hertford College, Oxford STUDIES, GCSE MEDIA and activities, including an end of year Prom. We also have a part • Help with applying to access schemes at Bristol, STUDIES, GCSE MUSIC time Pre-16 dog, Mister Mutley, who helps students to relax and Bath and Reading universities AS PART OF THEIR STUDY communicate with others. Over 90% of our Pre-16s continue their • The opportunity for involvement in Gifted PROGRAMME studies with us when they reach 16; such is the quality of their and Talented initiatives run by the Villiers Park Educational Trust. experience with us. 22 23 BECOME A STUDENT REP OR GOVERNOR We run Taskforce Groups for our student representatives. The groups undertake a development project (a ‘mission’) to bring ENRICHMENT about positive impacts for students or the local AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED community and then pitch for funding (£1,000 prize fund) in a local business “dragons’ den”. We like our students to get fully involved in College life. We have great facilities and opportunities across both In 2019/20, student reps formed the following campuses to try new things or follow up your interests with new people. If you want to get involved, start a student four groups: Mental Health, Enrichment, Charity club or have any suggestions about how to improve student life, talk to our Enrichment Co-ordinator. & Fundraising and Environmental. Student Governors are elected to represent the student ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Aid, IT Club, Job Club, Medical Package, Upskill voice at official College meetings. Programme, Work Experience. Enrichment is about providing students with extra opportunities to learn through experience BECOME A STUDENT AMBASSADOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS: Develop and to gain soft skills, employability skills and Join us in supporting events and activities throughout practical and social skills as well as personal personal qualities, such as leadership, initiative, the College, such as open evenings. These are interests with activities including: Art Therapy, perseverance and team spirit. Enrichment can valuable experiences which can develop skills such Choir & Ensemble, College Magazine, College be experienced as part of your main College as team working, decision-making and customer Production, Dungeons & Dragons, LGBTQ+ Group, programme or pathway (as Extraordinary Extras), service skills; these can be included in your CV or Spanish for Beginners, Technical Theatre, The or as additional activities. university application. Scribblers’ Writing Group. RAISING AND GIVING MONEY SOCIAL EVENTS AND HAVING FUN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: understand your Our students are very proactive when it comes A big part of coming to College is the opportunity impact on the world and work for the benefit of to fundraising. They raise money during national to meet new people and make new friends. Our others. This area includes charity and volunteering events such as Children in Need, Comic Relief, enrichment activities are designed to help develop work activities such as Fundraising for Children Sport Relief and for local charities. you as well as provide fun! On top of these, the in Need, Sport Relief, or local charities, NCFE L2 College runs activities such as Fresher’s Fair, Award in Volunteering. and Murder Mystery events which are fun, social THEMED EVENTS These give students the opportunity to access events to provide downtime for you and maximise SPORT AND FITNESS: Keep fit, have fun information about a range of initiatives and life skills your enjoyment of College. and improve your ability! Examples include: from organisations over lunchtimes. Past events Badminton, Barre Pilates, Basketball, Couch have included Volunteering Fayre, AntiBullying Our Enrichment programme provides opportunities to 5K, Cycling Club, Festi-Fit, Indoor Football, Week, Diversity Week and Health Week. in four key areas: NC Gym, Powerlifting, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba. EMPLOYABILITY: These activities help students EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY to progress to their next life stage and apply for We are committed to positively and actively university, jobs and Apprenticeships. They develop GET INVOLVED eliminating discrimination, harassment and skills such as interpersonal and communication We think it’s really important for students to get victimisation in all the forms it presents as. skills, project and time management, presentation involved in College life, enjoy a varied social life Every student is welcomed and celebrated as an and negotiation skills. Example activities include: and have a say on what matters. individual throughout the College. Assertiveness and Confidence Building, First 24 25 “I would definitely recommend doing a placement alongside your EMPLOYABILITY course as it gave me an opportunity I wouldn’t have had otherwise! AND LINKS WITH My course and the placement work side by side.” EMPLOYERS EMILY DENNIS Employers look for a range of transferable skills, not just relevant qualifications. We WORK PLACEMENT WITH LLOYDS can offer the skills and knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd and secure PHARMACY WHILST STUDYING your chosen job. These skills are reinforced in lessons, with the chance to develop HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE AND PLANS TO PROGRESS TO UNIVERSITY employability skills further through events, presentations, project briefs, work experience TO STUDY FOR A DEGREE IN and enrichment courses. Our Employability team can help with these. PHARMACEUTICALS WORK PLACEMENTS AND 16-18 JOB CLUB EMPLOYER EXPERIENCES We run a drop-in club for those looking to progress As part of your study programme, you will have into work or an Apprenticeship. Our Careers Team access to different opportunities linked to local can help you update your CV; learn to sell your businesses, employers and entrepreneurship. skills professionally; make that vital phone call or All vocational courses will also involve work write a successful covering letter. experience or an industry placement so you can ‘try out’ future career paths. FUTURE TALENT FORUMS We have partnered with groups of employers INDUSTRY STANDARD FACILITIES across different sectors to share knowledge, Many of our vocational courses involve studying gain insights into their industries, and develop our in specialist facilities and realistic working curriculum. Our Future Talent Partners provide environments such as workshops, labs, studios opportunities for our students and even recruit and salons. Where applicable, you will also deal them into job roles. with paying clients, wear appropriate uniforms and industry clothing, operate machinery and use specialist resources and kit; thus gaining essential knowledge and skills for your future career. 26 27
EMPLOYERS THAT WE WORK WITH We are proud to work with local and regional employers, including those below:
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Click here to visit the downloads page 28 29 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects are vital to the British economy. Studies have shown that students who take these find it easier to get jobs and have a higher earning potential than others.
We offer a range of STEM subjects including The College prides itself on its digital excellence; STEM traditional A Levels in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, we are a Microsoft Showcase College, using Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science as cutting-edge technology (e.g. virtual-reality well as vocational and applied courses in ICT, equipment) to transform teaching and learning. We “I chose to study at Engineering, Applied Science and Forensic Science. also won a “Creative Learning Studio” in a national New College because competition run by HP. Classroom learning is We encourage A Level students not studying Maths enhanced by trips, field work and visiting guest of the wide variety A Level to carry on with Maths by taking the Core speakers. Our able students are supported to take of subjects that they Maths course where possible as an ‘Extraordinary part in residentials run by Villiers Park in Cambridge offer to their students, Extra’. Many STEM students complete an Extended to give then a taste of science beyond the A Level Project Qualification (EPQ), researching a topic specification and our Physics and Biology Olympiad including Level 3 of interest for their project and a high proportion competitors have been very successful. Previous Engineering. It gave progress to Russell Group universities. Our Medical students have also been involved in the Sutton me the ability to really Health Pathway helps students prepare for Trust summer schools and Nuffield Research university applications for medicine, dentistry and placements, including a research trip to the Dead choose what I want veterinary medicine and to sit the UKCAT and BMAT Sea. The Able Maths Course introduces topics like to do, and I have full selection tests. fractals and mandelbrot sets and students take confidence that New part in the National Maths Challenge. With our We have highly qualified tutors and technical College will have my great courses and facilities, experienced staff and staff, delivering within great STEM facilities. exciting opportunities, the College offers the whole back and take good At Queens Drive, there are nine well-equipped package to get you off to a jet-propelled start to care of me.” and modern science labs including two new your STEM career path. Physics Labs. We use sophisticated data-logging equipment which allows results of experiments Recent trips and initiatives have included: a visit to to be displayed on screen in real time, as well as Bristol Zoo (with sessions on Classifications and state of the art equipment such as melting-point Animal Behaviour); Freud Museum in London; “We JULIA apparatus, mass spectroscopy equipment and The Curious” science centre in Bristol; Coroner’s CLARISSE STA colorimeters. At North Star, there are specialist Office; Institute of Physics AS/A2 Challenges and engineering workshops for areas such as Olympiad; an annual ‘Women in Engineering event.” A LEVELS IN PHYSICS, electronics, robotics, welding, turning and lathe Students are also involved in the HiSparc project; COMPUTER SCIENCE, work. For Civil Engineering there is a soils lab the College has its own cosmic ray detector and MATHEMATICS AND LEVEL 3 along with specialist surveying equipment. There is the project is overseen by The University of Bristol. ENGINEERING AS PART OF also a well-equipped science lab for our forensic Forensic Science students have also taken part in HER STUDY PROGRAMME scientists and computing suites and a lab. a VIVIT Live autopsy experience. 30 31
“The teachers are NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 very supportive and encouraging; they offer great support with difficult concepts T LEVELS and topics.” We are the first education provider in Swindon and Wiltshire to offer the new Technical SANDRA Levels or T Levels. These exciting new qualifications are equivalent to three A Levels, last SURESH for two years and prepare learners for a skilled career by providing practical skills and CHIRAPURATH knowledge relevant to a chosen profession. They have been developed in conjunction A LEVEL BIOLOGY AS PART OF HER with employers and include an extended industry placement of at least 315 hours STUDY PROGRAMME (approximately 45 days).
T Levels offer more teaching hours than current technical courses, as well as English, Maths and digital skills. They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a Higher Apprenticeship.
Around 80% of student time will be spent at College with the remaining 20% time undertaking the industry placement. This differs to an Apprenticeship, which typically involves training 80% on-the- job and 20% in the classroom or via off the job learning.
From September 2021, the College will offer T Levels in three industry areas - Digital, Education and Childcare, and Health and Science. Please visit the relevant subject area for information on each course. 2832 33 APPRENTICESHIPS
“I had a great experience studying at New College previously, so decided WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? HOW DO THEY WORK? WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED? Ideal if you are Leaving school and want to get You need to be employed or apply for a relevant Ideally, you should have five good GCSE grades to do an Apprenticeship qualified while you work. An Apprenticeship is a Apprenticeship vacancy in your chosen job including Mathematics and English Language at here. I am able to earn perfect alternative to a full-time course and an industry. The College will provide an Assessor to grade 4; you will be required to work towards Level money, gain real-world excellent way to gain training and qualifications visit you in the workplace to ensure your training 2 English and Maths Functional Skills if you do combined with practical skills and workplace runs smoothly and you achieve your qualification. not. Employers may also specify their own entry experience and achieve a experience. An Apprenticeship gives you: You will also be supported by course tutors, requirements for their Apprenticeship vacancies. qualification at the end. • A technical qualification relevant to your job an Apprenticeship Coordinator and your line manager. Your role will include 20% off the job This type of study has • Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and WHAT APPRENTICESHIPS training time; this could involve day release to given me the chance to ICT if not already achieved ARE AVAILABLE? College, online learning, manufacturer training, • Occupational competence qualification Our Apprenticeships are listed within each subject develop so many new, industry visits, attendance at competitions, time that you gain ‘on the job’, or a combined area in this prospectus. transferable skills, which competence and technical qualification spent writing assessments/assignments and much more. At North Star campus, these currently include will put me in a great • Knowledge of the right attitudes, behaviours ones in construction and installation services, position for progressing and skills for your chosen occupational area HOW DO I FIND AN EMPLOYER? hairdressing, motor vehicle, cookery, engineering, in my career.” • A chance for career progression right to You can register your interest for an business administration, health and social care, degree level if it is appropriate for you Apprenticeship by completing a College accounting and customer services. • An income! application form. However, in order to enrol and At Queens Drive, these currently include accountancy, start the Apprenticeship programme you must childcare, digital marketing, infrastructure, software Apprenticeships are available through both North secure employment. You can search and apply development, business administration, team leading, Star and Queens Drive campuses at three levels: for vacancies that are available on the National customer services and HR. CLARA LOBO Level 2 (Intermediate Apprenticeship), Level 3 Apprenticeships Website at: (Advanced Apprenticeship), Level 4/5 (Higher Please note that the location of these may change LEVEL 3 BUSINESS www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship. Alternatively, Apprenticeship) and Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship). for 2021. ADMINISTRATION you can contact local companies by sending APPRENTICE AT ROSS your CV with a covering letter. BROOKE ACCOUNTANTS LTD HOW DO I APPLY? For further information and to register interest, please visit our website at: www.newcollege.ac.uk 34 35 A LEVEL CENTRE Our A Level Centre is based at Queens DEVELOPING STUDY SKILLS EVENTS AND INITIATIVES Studying at A Levels and at university means As an A Level student, you will have many Drive. There are plenty of reasons to that you have to be motivated and develop opportunities to participate in course- independent research and study skills. We do related activities. choose College over school 6th form or run regular supervised study sessions and offer study skills sessions, but we also offer quiet VISITS AND TRIPS other Colleges for your A Level study: study spaces in College to help you develop These vary from short trips lasting one day or these important skills yourself. less, to longer residential trips. Recent short trips have included: revision days, taster sessions and CHOICE conferences at universities; Swanage and Cardiff We offer 37 linear A level subjects: far more than EFFECTIVE CLASS SIZES Bay; field trips (Geography); British Museum; most schools. Our average class size is 16-17. This is small Imperial War Museum (History); British Museum; enough for individual teaching, but large enough Italian Embassy (Languages); Freud Museum to ensure that class discussion and group work GOOD A LEVEL PASS RATES (Psychology); Bristol Zoo; We the Curious - essential parts of the learning experience - are In Summer 2019, our students achieved a 98% (Science); House of Commons (Government). most effective. pass rate with a 100% pass rate in 27 subjects. Longer visits: Morocco (Geography); Auschwitz, 41% of grades were at A*-B and 71% were at A*-C. Poland (History; Social Sciences; Religious GREAT SUPPORT Studies); Madrid, Paris (Languages). A LEVEL As we have more students (and therefore more VALUE ADDED/PROGRESS SCORES funding), we can provide a far wider range of EMPLOYER VISITS AND SPEAKERS Our scores are the highest of any other state services than school. You’ll have a Progress Hills Recycling; Network Rail; Science Museum’s school or college in Swindon and Cirencester. Coach and access to a large Student Services National Collections Centre. These tell you how much progress a student team including nurses, chaplain, careers advisers PROJECTS makes between the end of Key Stage Four (GCSE and counsellors. Find out more on page 10. Mock elections and political hustings; citizenship study) and the end of their A Level studies. projects; A Level Geography Conference; visit to (Source: Jan 2020 school performance tables). EMPLOYABILITY Cheltenham Festival to interview David Cameron There are plenty of opportunities to engage (English). with employers and develop work skills as well HIGH QUALITY TEACHING Competitions: Debating Society; ARTiculation as undertake work experience related to your Many of our lecturers have postgraduate Prize (Arts); Senior Maths Challenge; Biology pathway. Studying A Levels develops skills useful qualifications and industry experience and you Olympiad; Volunteering with excavation with for both higher education and many careers. will be taught by someone who has gained a Cotswold Archaeology. degree (or an even higher qualification) in These include skills such as project management, your subject; and not by someone with only a independent study, research and analytic related degree. methods, academic writing, critical thinking, communication and presentation and teamwork. 36 37 “It’s been an amazing place to study and I’m so grateful I’ve had the chance to do my A LEVEL A Levels here. I’ve made life-long friends and the experience has been truly life-changing in the best PATHWAYS way possible. After Our A level subjects are clustered into pathways, underpinned by an employability focus, to College, I’m planning to help you identify the best one for a particular career/university destination, whilst still giving do an undergraduate plenty of choice. You follow a specific pathway, taking subjects from the recommended core degree in English and additional choices listed. There may be the flexibility to choose other options - talk to us at Literature and go on interview. A small number of vocational courses are included as choices within the pathways; to do a postgraduate these are equivalent to one A Level. degree in Publishing.”
Each pathway includes wrap around support such as tutorials, study skills development and pastoral care as well as specific enrichment choices. Our enrichment initiatives are called “Extraordinary JESSICA Extras” – these link to your pathway and help you to develop skills and qualities to succeed in that COURT destination or career. A LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE AS PART OF STUDENT SUPPORT HER STUDY PROGRAMME SERVICES
EXTRAORDINARY EMPLOYABILITY EXTRAS SKILLS AND WORK A LEVEL EXPERIENCE PATHWAY CORE SUBJECTS + ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS TUTORIALS AND PRIVATE STUDY STUDY SKILLS AND E-LEARNING
DEVELOPMENT COACHING, UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS ADVICE 38 39 BUSINESS AND CREATIVE ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY PATHWAY CHOOSE TWO OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS
ACCOUNTING BUSINESS STUDIES ART HISTORICAL FINE ARTS PRACTICE
“New College has CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL STUDIES ECONOMICS GRAPHIC DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY “The incredible staff and helped me find my (VOCATIONAL) tutors gave me guidance purpose. I didn’t know DIGITAL MUSIC and direction, as well as MATHS PSYCHOLOGY PRODUCTION TEXTILES AND FASHION what I wanted to do, (VOCATIONAL) encouraging my ambition but my Business course to succeed; and now inspired me - I now + + every day I have the have my own clothing CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* incredible opportunity to brand. I have an * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available work with actors, models, unconditional offer for • Classical Civilisation • History (British & American • Biology • History (British & European musicians, dancers and 20th Century) 20th Century) Bath Spa University, and • English Language • Business Studies comedians. I was also • English Language • History (British & European • Classical Civilisation • Media Studies will be studying there 20th Century) awarded a place at the and Literature • English Language • Product Design • Law when I have completed • Environmental Science • English Language • Psychology prestigious Central • Media Studies my A Levels.” • French and Literature • Sociology Saint Martins to study • German • Philosophy • Film Studies • Spanish • Government and Politics • Religious Studies • History (British & American Menswear” • Graphic Design • Sociology 20th Century) • Spanish TAYLOR RYAN CHURCHILL EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS WALKLETT A LEVEL TEXTILES AND A LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES • Core Maths • Grade Booster Event, • College Production • Film Club and competitions Birmingham FASHION AS PART OF HIS AS PART OF HIS STUDY • Debating Club • Enterprise qualification • Journalism and Publishing • Dragon’s Den pitch training • Hotel Takeover • Extended Project • Pop-up photography STUDY PROGRAMME PROGRAMME with local employers • Student Executive Qualification (EPQ) shop/exhibition • Enterprise Qualification • University masterclasses • Fashion Show Went on to be a Great British • Extended Project Sewing Bee contestant. Now a Qualification (EPQ) costume designer. 40 41
DESIGN AND MEDIA ENGINEERING PATHWAY PATHWAY
CHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE BOTH CORE SUBJECTS
FILM STUDIES GRAPHIC DESIGN MATHS PHYSICS
“I would highly MEDIA STUDIES PHOTOGRAPHY “New College offers recommend the me a wider range Product Design PRODUCT DESIGN of opportunities A Level. You get and experiences the opportunity to than school. The present original + + teachers are very ideas and develop CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* enthusiastic and * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on drawing skills, as timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available the lessons are • Business Studies • History (British & European • Business Studies • Further Maths well as taking part 20th Century) very intriguing and • Classical Civilisation • Chemistry • Geography in group work and • Maths thought-provoking.” • Digital Music Production • Computer Science • Product Design (vocational) • Physics competitions.” • Economics • English Language • Sociology • Engineering • English Language • Spanish (Extended Certificate) and Literature • Sport & Exercise Science • Fine Art (vocational) PAÔLLA • French • Textiles and Fashion JASMIN • History (British & American SANTOS 20th Century) HICKS DE MELO A LEVEL MATHS A LEVEL 3D DESIGN AS PART EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS AS PART OF HER STUDY OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME PROGRAMME • College Production • Journalism and Publishing • Able Maths Course • National Maths Challenge Now studying for an architecture • Extended Project • Live brief work • Employer Lectures • Visits to employers Qualification (EPQ) with employers • Maths Team Challenge degree at Reading University • Fashion Show • Photography • Film Club and competitions 42 43 ENGLISH AND ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATION GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH PATHWAY SCIENCES PATHWAY CHOOSE ONE CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE APPLIED SCIENCE BIOLOGY AND LITERATURE
My courses at ENVIRONMENTAL “I’d recommend ENGLISH LITERATURE CHEMISTRY SCIENCE New College were New College to interesting and the secondary school teachers knew how GEOGRAPHY MATHS students choosing to engage with us the next step. The as students in a + + course choice is way that brought CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* really impressive out the best in * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on and the quality of us. Since College, timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available • Ancient History • History (British & European • Classical Civilisation • History (British & European teaching is great! I have become • Classical Civilisation 20th Century) • Computer Science 20th Century) After College, • Law • Media Studies a writer of flash • Digital Music Production • English Language I’m planning on fiction and have (vocational) • Media Studies • English Language • Physics • Film Studies • Philosophy and Literature • Spanish doing a degree published two • French • Psychology • History (British & American in Geography at 20th Century) short collections.” • Graphic Design • Religious Studies Brighton University.” • Government & Politics • Sociology • History (British & American • Spanish 20th Century) SANTINO NIKITA PRINZI EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS LARDER
• Creative Writing and • Room to read • A Level Geography • Field Work A LEVEL IN ENGLISH Reading group Conference A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY LITERATURE AS PART OF HIS • Student Executive • Journalism AS PART OF HER STUDY • Debating Club • University trips • Core Maths • Voluntary STUDY PROGRAMME • Extended Project • Extended Project Conservation work PROGRAMME Now a copyright and Qualification (EPQ) Qualification (EPQ) permissions assistant at an • Harbour Project • Environmental Task Force • Journalism and Publishing academic digital publisher 44 45
FINANCIAL ACADEMY HUMANITIES PATHWAY PATHWAY
CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE TWO OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS ACCOUNTING/ AAT LEVEL 2 BUSINESS STUDIES ANCIENT HISTORY CLASSICAL CIVILISATION (VOCATIONAL) “My family CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNMENT HISTORY “I chose New FINANCIAL STUDIES ECONOMICS and friends (VOCATIONAL) & POLITICS (ALL CHOICES) College because of recommended New NB. AAT must be taken with the wide range of Certificate in Financial Studies College to me. The MATHS PHILOSOPHY RELIGIOUS STUDIES historical, classical variety of courses and humanities on offer are great, + + courses offered. and the teachers CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* The lecturers are always happy * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on were really to help.” timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available • English Language • Geography • English Language • Law understanding and • English Language • Sociology • English Language • Maths sensitive to the and Literature • Spanish and Literature • Sociology learning needs of • English Literature • English Literature • Spanish • Further Maths • Geography students.”
DILYAN CIARA LEWIS BOTEV A LEVEL BRITISH AND EUROPEAN HISTORY A LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS AS PART OF HIS STUDY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME PROGRAMME • Charity & Fundraising • Finance and Economics • Debating Club • Student Executive Taskforce master class • Extended Project • Student Governor Now studying Ancient and • Core Maths • Grade booster event, Qualification (EPQ) • University taster day Modern History at The Birmingham • Dragon’s Den pitch training • German University of Oxford with local employers • Student Investor challenge • Journalism and Publishing • Employer lectures • World Skills event in Financial Advice 46 47 MATHS, PHYSICS AND LAW AND LEGAL COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY PATHWAY
CHOOSE ONE OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS CORE SUBJECTS
CRIMINOLOGY ENGLISH LANGUAGE MATHS
PLUS ONE OR MORE OF: “The staff are friendly ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LITERATURE “New College has and welcoming - COMPUTER SCIENCE PHYSICS good facilities the support they GOVERNMENT and teaching & POLITICS LAW provide is amazing. and outstanding Debating Society careers and has helped me grow + + university advice. in confidence, as CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* Taking part in the * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on well as improve my timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available Physics and Maths communication • Business Studies • Maths • Biology • Geography Olympiad has skills. I plan to • Classical Civilisation • Philosophy • Chemistry • Music helped develop my complete a degree • Geography • Psychology • Economics • Philosophy • History (British & American • Sociology • Fine Art understanding of at university, then 20th Century) • Spanish • Further Maths topics beyond the carry on to complete • History (British & European 20th Century) syllabus.” a Masters.”
LAURA ELLIS MICHAEL EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS A LEVEL LAW AS PART OF CHIU HER STUDY PROGRAMME • Debating Club • Able Maths Course • National Maths Challenge A LEVEL MATHS • Extended Project • Employer talks and visits • Physics Olympiad Qualification (EPQ) AS PART OF HIS STUDY • Engineering Certificate • Senior Maths Challenge PROGRAMME • Mock elections • E-sports tournament • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 48 49
MEDICAL HEALTH PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY PATHWAY
CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE ONE OR TWO CORE SUBJECTS
CHEMISTRY DRAMA MUSIC
PLUS ONE OR MORE OF: “There’s so much DANCE “New College is (VOCATIONAL) diversity and BIOLOGY MATHS PHYSICS a great place to happiness at New Pathway only available to students with six or more grade 7-9s learn and develop, College - I feel at I would urge home. It is a great anyone considering space to study and + + studying here to develop myself as CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* do so. It’s taught * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on a student. All of the timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available me so much and lecturers have been • English Language • German • Biology • Fine Art given me so many so helpful, genuine • English Language • History (British & American • Classical Civilisation • Maths and Literature 20th Century) opportunities.” and amiable.” • Digital Music • Media Studies • English Literature • History (British & European Production (vocational) • Sport (vocational) • French 20th Century) • English Language • Further Maths • Psychology • English Language • Geography and Literature
ALEX GEORGE ENGLEFIELD EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS HARGREAVES A LEVELS IN CHEMISTRY • BMAT/UKCAT lessons • Mental Health Task Force • Choir • Fashion Show • Debating Club • Talks from GPs and • College Production • Film Club and competitions A LEVEL DRAMA AS PART OF AND BIOLOGY AS PART OF Admissions Tutors HIS STUDY PROGRAMME THEIR STUDY PROGRAMME • Extended Project • Dance Company • Orchestra Qualification (EPQ) • Volunteering • Entrepreneurship • Photography qualification • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 50 51
SOCIAL SCIENCES STEM AND HEALTHCARE PATHWAY PATHWAY
CHOOSE ONE OR MORE CORE SUBJECTS CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO CORE SUBJECTS
APPLIED SCIENCE CRIMINOLOGY GOVERNMENT (VOCATIONAL) BIOLOGY AND POLITICS
“I chose to study SOCIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY CHEMISTRY MATHS “I chose to study at New College at New College because of the PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY because they freedom you get, care about their it prepares you students and offer for university. + + a great range of Sociology is a CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* CHOICE OF ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS* STEM and Higher * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on * These subjects are recommended but will be dependent on great subject and timetabling. Other options may be available timetabling. Other options may be available Education help. something that • Ancient History • History (British & European • Computer Science • Product Design After College I plan wasn’t available at • Biology 20th Century) • Environmental Science • Sociology • Law to go to university Sixth Form.” • Classical Civilisation • Further Maths • Sport (vocational) • Economics • Maths • Geography to study either • English Language • Religious Studies Maths or Physics.” • English Language • Philosophy and Literature • Sport (vocational) • Geography • History (British & American 20th Century) JOAN CHARLOTTE GICHEHA EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAS AKERS
• Core Maths • Journalism and Publishing • Biology/Physics Olympiad • Extended Project A LEVELS IN SOCIOLOGY Qualification (EPQ) A LEVELS IN MATHS, AND GOVERNMENT AND • Debating Club • University Taster Day • Core Maths FURTHER MATHS, PHYSICS, • Extended Project • Employer Visits • Mental Health Task Force POLITICS AS PART OF HER Qualification (EPQ) and Lectures • University Visits CHEMISTRY AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME STUDY PROGRAMME 52 53
A LEVEL ANCIENT OUR A LEVEL HISTORY DURATION LOCATION SUBJECTS 2 YEARS QD Explore a crucial chapter of our human past. Learn about the civilisations and cultures of antiquity, from the Greek-city states to the Roman Empire. AND A LEVEL Use literary and archaeological evidence to piece together the past and explore the societies that became the foundation of the modern world. On completion, progress to Classics, Ancient History EQUIVALENTS or a related subject at degree level.
LEVEL 2 (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) A LEVEL (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) AAT ACCOUNTING APPLIED DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION SCIENCE 1 YEAR QD 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION A vocational Level 2 Certificate. Study the Covers the purposes of accounting, the effects following topics: Bookkeeping Transactions; of change on it and the social implications of 2 YEARS QD Bookkeeping Controls; Elements of Costing; accounting decisions. Learn to organise and A BTEC National Level 3 Extended Certificate. Using Accounting Software and Foundation communicate accounting information in a logical Study three core units: Principles and Applications Certificate in Accounting Synoptic Assessment. format, including analysing and interpreting of Science; Practical Scientific Procedures and Progress to a degree in Accounting or Finance or financial statements, and drawing conclusions for Techniques; Science Investigation Skills and a to further AAT study. management decisions. On completion, progress number of specialist units. Studied within an to our HND Business, a degree in Business, A Level pathway, this course can lead to a relevant Accountancy or Finance or a range of careers. job, apprenticeship or university degree. 54 55 A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL ART & DESIGN: ART & DESIGN: BIOLOGY BUSINESS FINE ART HISTORICAL DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION PRACTICE 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION Biology is the study of living things. You Interested in a career in Business Management, will learn practical skills and undertake set Marketing or Finance? Learn how businesses Follow an exciting programme of work in painting 2 YEARS QD investigations. Study key concepts and their operate and become successful. Topics include and drawing, printmaking, 3D and mixed media as applications: Foundations in Biology; Exchange marketing and human resources, financial well as modern techniques in photography, digital Gain an understanding of concepts, genres and and transport; Biodiversity, evolution and disease; management and business accounting, business application and animation. Explore traditional techniques of art and design movements. From Communication, homeostasis and energy and decisions and strategy and international forms of art in a range of techniques with studying exciting artwork, you will carry out Genetics and ecosystems. With other sciences, business. Progress to our HND in Business; a contemporary subject matters. On completion, creative practical investigations. Explore a range progress to a degree in medicine, pharmacy, degree in Business, Accountancy or Finance, or progress to our Foundation Diploma in Art & of processes and techniques including drawing, nursing, social work veterinary science, marine a range of careers. Design; a degree/HND in any art and design digital animation, 3D interior design, curation, and biology, environmental science and more. specialism or a range of careers. model building. On completion, progress to our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design; a degree/ HND in any art and design specialism or a range of careers.
A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL LEVEL 3 CHEMISTRY CLASSICAL COMPUTER CORE MATHS DURATION LOCATION CIVILISATION SCIENCE DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 1 YEAR QD Develop your understanding of processes 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Learn to apply the maths you have learnt at which occur in nature and in new technological GCSE and develop your problem-solving skills, developments. Modules include: Development Learn about ancient Greek and Roman Course emphasis is on computational thinking your ability to communicate your mathematical of Practical Skills in Chemistry; Periodic table civilisations through the study of literature. and understanding computer design. Learn the ideas and your team-working skills. You will and energy; Core Organic Chemistry; Physical Develop an awareness of similarities between problem-solving and programming strands of also learn some advanced level Mathematics Chemistry and Transition Elements. Progress classical civilisation and our own, understand Computing, alongside theory that covers topics and Statistics that will broaden the range of to a degree and career in Medicine, Chemical how ancient values helped shape modern life, such as computer architecture, networks and problems you will be able to tackle. Many degree Engineering, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, analyse critically and evaluate historical evidence system development. Progress to one of our IT courses value Mathematics studied to a higher Forensic Science, Pharmacy and Biochemistry and learn about works of classical art and their Apprenticeships, our foundation degree in Cyber level than GCSE and some, including Bath and and more. enduring influence. Progress to Classics or a Security or any degree or career in Computing/IT. Reading, will consider reduced offers for those related subject at degree level. studying Core Maths. 56 57 (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) CRIMINOLOGY DANCE DIGITAL MUSIC DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION PRODUCTION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION Criminology is the fascinating study of the A Level 3 Foundation Diploma, equivalent to 1.5 2 YEARS QD reasons why individuals commit crimes, the A Levels. Explore performance styles: urban, law enforcement and criminal justice system. contemporary and ballet with specialist lecturers Suitable for those wishing to study either digital Topics include: Changing Awareness of and develop a complete understanding of the styles of music production such e.g house, hip Crime, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene physical and creative tools a dancer has and how hop, drum & bass as well as those interested in to Courtroom and Crime and Punishment. these can be developed and maintained over time. traditional studio recording techniques. Useful Progress to a range of degree courses and for musicians with a strong interest in modern careers; ideal for students wishing to study composition techniques as well as singer Criminology, Law, Politics, Social Policy, songwriters wishing to produce their own music. Psychology, Forensics or Sociology. Progress to a relevant degree course or a career in the music industry.
A LEVEL A LEVEL (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) DRAMA ECONOMICS ENGINEERING DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD
An intense study into the fascinating world Focuses on real world economic problems and This Extended Certificate course develops your of drama. Improve your acting skills, and your provides an understanding of issues which will knowledge and understanding of: mathematical understanding of scripts and staging, through shape your life and the world. Topics include: Was techniques used to solve a range of engineering reading, discussing, analysing and seeing plays, the Government right to raise university tuition problems; the principles and applications plus rehearsing and performing them. Progress fees? Should the Government do more to protect of engineering science and the principles of to a Higher Education course in an arts-related the environment? Exploring the impact Brexit will mechanical, electric and electronic engineering. subject or career. have on the UK. Progress to our HND in Business, Progress to a university degree in Engineering or or a degree in a related subject. an Advanced Apprenticeship. 58 59 A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENVIRONMENTAL LANGUAGE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SCIENCE DURATION LOCATION LITERATURE DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Understand the role language plays in your 2 YEARS QD Study texts from various eras; current set Study issues of environmental importance in a life and answer questions such as: How and texts are The Great Gatsby, Othello, The Help, scientific manner, including the impact of human why does language vary? How do we acquire Develop your awareness of the ways we A Streetcar Named Desire, Feminine Gospels, activity on the environment and ways in which we language skills and how do they develop and communicate, how people talk and how authors The Picture of Dorian Gray and the AQA Poetry can create a sustainable future. Topics include: change? What role does language play in our write for different purposes and audiences. Study Anthology. Modules are: Love Through the The Living Environment; The Physical Environment; sense of identity and our relationships? Progress a range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama, Ages and Modern Times: Literature from 1945 Energy Resources and Environmental Pollution; to our foundation degree in Creative Writing and developing your skills of analysis and judgement. to the Present Day (Texts in Shared Contexts). Biological Resources and Sustainability. Progress Publishing or another degree or career in English Progress to our foundation degree in Creative Progress to our foundation degree in Creative to a degree in Environmental Science and or a related subject. Writing and Publishing, or any degree course in a Writing and Publishing, or any degree course in Sustainable Development related subject. a related subject.
EPQ A LEVEL (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) A LEVEL EXTENDED FILM STUDIES CERTIFICATE FRENCH PROJECT DURATION LOCATION IN FINANCIAL DURATION LOCATION QUALIFICATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Gain understanding of a range of films and the STUDIES Building on GCSE French skills, learn to express DURATION LOCATION significance of film and film practice in a variety DURATION LOCATION yourself fluently and confidently; develop ideas of contexts. Explore film and its key contexts and opinions on topics relevant to young people 1 YEAR QD (including social, historical and political) and 2 YEARS QD and practise listening, speaking and reading Research a subject of your own choosing and understand how films generate meanings and This course covers topics such as saving and skills. Topics include: current trends in society develop a 5,000 word report or an artefact. responses from spectators. Production work is a borrowing products, different types of bank (family, cyber society and volunteering); artistic Alongside your research you will document crucial part of this course. Progress to a degree account, investment products, dealing with long culture; current issues (diversity, social exclusion your progress in a production log, and you will course such as: Film Studies or Film Production, term risk, financial planning, consumer protection and criminality) and political life. Progress to a communicate your findings in a presentation Media, Art, Photography, Communications, and ethics & sustainability in financial services. French single or joint degree at university; many at the end of the course. Progress to a degree Theatre and more. Progress to a degree-level course such as an offer a year abroad. course. Some universities (such as Southampton, HND or BSc in Banking, Finance, Accounting and/ Bristol, Manchester & Reading) may give you a or Business. Alternatively, the course can lead reduced university offer if you complete the EPQ. directly to a career in financial services. 60 61 A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL FURTHER GEOGRAPHY GERMAN MATHEMATICS DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Covers issues that will affect you for the Building on GCSE German skills, learn to express 2 YEARS QD rest of your life: climate change and global yourself more fluently and confidently; develop For keen students wishing to gain a second Maths warming, increased coastal and river flooding, your ideas and opinions on topics relevant to A Level. Develop sound algebraic technique overpopulation and globalisation. Develop an young people and practise listening, speaking together with the ability to analyse and solve real- understanding of the processes that are shaping, and reading skills. Topics include: social issues life problems. Topic areas include: Pure Maths, and the challenges facing, the natural and human and trends (family, media and youth culture): Statistics and Mechanics. Maths and Further Maths environment. Progress to a relevant degree or artistic culture; and aspects of political life together provide an excellent foundation for Maths career. Former students have gone into surveying, (the EU, youth politics and the reunification of at University, as well as Physics or Engineering. town planning, countryside management, Germany). Progress to a German single or joint Career opportunities include Business, Medicine, environmental health, international development degree at university; many offer a year abroad. Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Engineering, and other careers. and Pure or Applied Science.
A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL GOVERNMENT GRAPHIC BRITISH & AND POLITICS DESIGN AND AMERICAN 20TH DURATION LOCATION ILLUSTRATION CENTURY HISTORY 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION Study contemporary politics and ideologies and 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD gain an understanding of the factors shaping both the British and American systems. Units Explore all aspects of contemporary graphic Discover how America became the superpower cover issues such as the power of the Prime design, including advertising and packaging, that it is today; from 1865-1975, after the Civil War Minister, the workings of Parliament, the role typography, animation, illustration and to the end of the Vietnam War. How is America of elections and the power of the US president. computer graphics. You will experience real governed? What are its attitudes to foreign Progress to a degree in a related subject or to ‘live’ commissions and competitions from powers? Is there equality? Investigate how careers such as business, finance, law, teaching, external clients, where accurate interpretation, Britain has changed between 1951-2007. Study journalism and politics. creative ideas and keeping to deadlines will be developments in the Welfare State, the Thatcher an important factor. Progress to our Foundation Revolution and the changing lives of British Diploma in Art & Design; a degree/HND in any art people. Progress to a History or related degree or and design specialism or a range of careers. careers such as journalism, law and teaching. 62 63 A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL BRITISH & LAW MEDIA STUDIES TH EUROPEAN 20 DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION CENTURY HISTORY 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION Learn how the Law affects every aspect of your Explore and analyse how the media life. Topics include the English Legal System, communicates with its audiences focusing on 2 YEARS QD the Judiciary, Criminal Law and the Law of Tort. major media forms: TV, film, radio, music, print Study requires an understanding of Legislation media and web pages. Covers Media Language, Looks at the development of Germany from its and Case Law, and the ability to apply these rules Representation, Media Audiences and Industry unification in 1871, through to reunification following to unique circumstances, arriving at a logical and the three key areas of television, magazines the Cold War in 1991. It also explores modern British conclusion. A Level Law is not required to enter and online media. Progress to a media-related history from 1951-2007; politics, foreign policy, the legal profession but could help you to decide course at university or careers such as public society and the economy. A third unit focuses whether you want to pursue this career idea. Law relations, advertising, marketing, and teaching. on Italian unification, providing the opportunity is relevant to many careers: banking, accountancy, to develop academic writing and research skills. estate agency, insurance, any business career, Progress to a History or related degree or careers and the Law itself. such as journalism, law and teaching.
A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL MUSIC MATHEMATICS PHILOSOPHY DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Provides a contemporary, accessible and Develop your knowledge of Maths, and your What is real? Is the truth out there? Is there creative education in Music, with three main skill and confidence in using it in a wide range such a thing as God or right conduct? And how elements – performing, composing and of situations. You will be able to use algebraic do we go about finding out? Explore these and appraising. Undertake a performance portfolio notation with confidence and competence, other fundamental questions about ourselves (min 10 minutes; solo and ensemble) and analyse real life problems and discuss and the world. Develop critical and reasoning produce two compositions. For appraising, study mathematical ideas. Many degree courses state skills through studying major themes such as the development of classical instrumental Maths as an actual or preferred entry requirement. Epistemology, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy music, popular song, religious music of the The Statistics topics are good preparation for of Religion and Philosophy of Mind. Progress Baroque period and 19th Century programme careers including Business, Economics, Finance to a related degree or careers in business and music. Progress to a music-related degree. and Accountancy, whilst the Mechanics topics management, education and social policy. are good preparation for Engineering, Technology, Pure or Applied Science. 64 65 A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Research the work of photographic artists and Study areas including: forces and motion; Psychology is the scientific study of mind and acquire skills in camera, studio and image editing electrons, waves and photons; quantum physics; behaviour. Study the process of development, techniques. Explore: depth of field to control focus; astrophysics; particles and medical physics. how changes influence us throughout life, and shutter speed to manipulate movement; studio Develop skills through performing practicals. the issues involved in mental illness. Explore lighting; genres; postproduction in Photoshop; and Physics is widely regarded as one of the how the brain functions and controls aspects printing and presentation techniques. Progress most challenging A level subjects. University of behaviour. Conduct experiments, examining to our Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, other Admissions Tutors are aware of this, and high results and ethical implications of studying higher or degree level courses or a range of grades are particularly important for degree and treating people. Progress to a degree in related careers. courses where entry is fiercely competitive. Psychology or careers in the caring professions, Physics is essential for entry into most human resources, media, marketing, teaching Engineering degree courses and careers. and the police force.
A LEVEL A LEVEL A LEVEL RELIGIOUS SOCIOLOGY SPANISH STUDIES DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD 2 YEARS QD Sociology is the study of how people create Building on GCSE Spanish skills, learn to express society through relationships and the ways in yourself more fluently and confidently; develop Explore deeper questions about God, ethics and which society shapes people’s behaviour and your ideas and opinions on topics relevant to the meaning of life. There are three elements: ideas. Study topics such as education, crime and young people and practise listening, speaking Religion (Buddhism) - explore how and why the deviance and religion, and ideas such as power, and reading skills. Topic include: social issues Buddha found spiritual enlightenment; Philosophy identity, socialisation and social control. Progress and trends; artistic culture; grammar; literary text & Religion – study arguments used to prove the to a degree or careers including human resources, and film; multiculturalism in historic society and existence of God; and Religion and Ethics - study business, marketing, teaching, nursing, social and aspects of political life. Progress to a Spanish theories such as utilitarianism, natural moral law welfare services and journalism. single or joint degree at university; many offer a and situation ethics. This A level develops writing year abroad. and analytical skills and is considered to be good preparation for most Arts degrees. 66 67 “What I like most about my courses (VOCATIONAL EQUIVALENT) is that they have allowed me to grow as a person. Government SPORT AND and Politics has helped me grow in confidence to express my views EXERCISE through debating in class and being politically active outside of College. SCIENCE I definitely recommend studying at DURATION LOCATION New College, it is an amazing place to further develop academic skills 2 YEARS QD while also being able to meet new This Subsidiary Diploma allows you to study people and build new friendships.” the theoretical and practical aspects of Sports and Exercise Sciences. Progress to a university course in a sport-related subject or to a career KIAN SABER in sport. A LEVELS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME
A LEVEL A LEVEL TEXTILES AND 3D DESIGN: FASHION PRODUCT DURATION LOCATION DESIGN 2 YEARS QD DURATION LOCATION Follow an exciting programme of work using a variety of media, processes and equipment 2 YEARS QD in order to explore and experiment with textile A highly practical course which allows you design and surface pattern. Textile techniques to follow a broad study of 3D Design. You will and artists include: print; sublimation, relief and undertake an exciting and varied programme of silk screening; embroidery; applique; free motion work using a variety of techniques, processes embroidery; hand embroidery and felt making. and equipment in order to explore product and 3D Progress to our Foundation Diploma in Art & design. Progress to our Foundation Diploma in Art Design; HND in Textiles; a degree/HND in any art & Design; HND in Textiles; a degree/HND in any art and design specialism or a range of careers. and design specialism or a range of careers. 68 69 “I chose to study at New College because I heard it was one of the best providers in the area, some of my friends from Bristol are here! Everyone has been very welcoming; the teachers are great, they are very kind and find the time for each individual.” GCSEsWe offer 20 GCSEs at our Queens Drive EMMANUEL KARIKARI campus. If you obtained a minimum of GCSEs IN PHYSICS, MATHS, three 3/D grades at GCSE, you will be able ITALIAN, ENGLISH, to undertake one of our GSCE pathways. CHEMISTRY AS PART OF Your GCSE study programme consists of several HIS STUDY wraparound components as shown, with your PROGRAMME GCSE pathway forming the core learning. You can choose four GCSE or vocational equivalent subjects, but these must include both GCSE English Language and Mathematics if you have not already achieved a grade 4/C.
WORK EXPERIENCE ENRICHMENT TUTORIAL Employability skills are Enrichment options can help Your Progress Coach will work reinforced in lessons and develop the skills and qualities with you on both a one-to-one developed via College events to help you succeed – a wide basis as well as group delivery such as mentoring and range of options are available. to help you to develop personal, employer visits. In addition, you social and employability skills. must undertake a minimum of ten hours work experience across the year. You can either arrange this yourself or seek help from our Employability team to find this. 70 71 GCSE GCSE GCSE GCSE ANCIENT BIOLOGY BUSINESS CHEMISTRY HISTORY DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD How do human bodies respond to changes inside Learn the theories and techniques that help Chemistry is the study of the composition, them and to their environment? What are animals business organisations to make decisions. Study structure, properties and interaction of chemicals. Study the Persian Empire, 559-465 BC, under and plants built from? Explore these and other the functional areas of a business, including These basic ideas are used to study interesting Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II, Darius I and Xerxes questions and also the development of scientific Finance, Marketing and Operations Management. topics in the Environment and Materials. Progress I. Also, the foundations of Rome: From Kingship ideas and issues associated with technological Progress to an A Level in Business. A valuable to Chemistry at A level or to the BTEC Applied to Republic, 753-440BC, focusing on the Kings of advances. Progress to A Level Biology or to qualification for those considering a career in Science or A Level Psychology if you have another Rome and the early Roman Republic. Progress to BTEC Applied Science, Environmental Studies or accounting, banking, finance, personnel, retail Science GCSE. an A-Level in Ancient History, History, Classical Psychology, if you have another science GCSE. management or general administration. Civilisation or any Humanities, English or Languages subjects.
GCSE GCSE GCSE GCSE ENGLISH FILM STUDIES FRENCH GEOGRAPHY LANGUAGE DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD Explore a range of films and learn through You will listen to French, learn to speak it yourself, Develops your communication skills as well both analysis and creative practical work. read what others have written and put your own as your graphical, cartographical and ICT Aims to develop your ability to write and speak Consider how films are made and the thoughts on paper. You will also be introduced skills. Study three main areas: Living with the effectively, as well as to listen, read and respond relationship between films, their audiences to translation. By completion, you will be able to Physical Environment, Challenges in the Human with understanding. Study 19th Century fiction and the organisations that produce, distribute hold a conversation and communicate in writing environment and Geographical Applications. and 20th and 21st Century non-fiction, along with and exhibit them. Create your own film or in French. Progress to a French A Level. Progress to an A Level pathway which could how to write an effective story and other texts like screenplay and learn video editing techniques. contain Geography or any other A Level subjects. newspaper articles. All employers and colleges Progress to A Levels, including Film Studies. recognise the value of being able to write fluently, accurately, and with a sense of purpose. 72 73 HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATION GCSE GCSE GCSE HIGHER PROJECT HISTORY MATHEMATICS MEDIA STUDIES QUALIFICATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION (HPQ) 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD Covers four units: The reigns of King Richard and An extremely important qualification: highly This course deals with a range of media – print, DURATION LOCATION King John; Warfare through time 1250+; Weimar valued by employers and required by many TV, film and radio, as well as new technology, and Nazi Germany 1918-39 and Superpower universities. A number of options are available, to examine the entertainment and information 1 YEAR QD relations and the Cold War 1941-91. Progress to and you will be assessed and placed on the available and to consider how audiences Provides the opportunity to develop research and an A-Level pathway that includes History, Ancient best one for you. A variety of teaching styles respond. Study a variety of different texts communication skills and help you to progress History or any Humanities, English or Languages are used –whole-class teaching with some including TV, music videos and design and create onto a Level 3 pathway. Research a subject of your A-Levels. group work, videos and use of computers. your own magazine. Progress to qualifications choice, which you will then develop into either an Progress to an A Level pathway or Level 3 at A Level or Level 3 or an Apprenticeship. artefact/product or a 2000 word report. vocational course.
GCSE GCSE GCSE GCSE MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICS PSYCHOLOGY DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD Develop your interest and understanding of how Introduces you to a variety of experiences; A wide-ranging course that deals with matters as Psychology is the study of human behaviour. music is created, through a practical approach and exploring a range of photographic techniques, diverse as how to wire a plug to how the universe You will learn to appreciate the importance focus on your ability to listen to, perform, compose processes and equipment and a range of was created! You should be curious about how the of experimental and other investigatory work and appraise music through a wide variety of areas photographic examples from the past and from natural world and the man-made world work and and develop an awareness of the usefulness, of study. Progress to A Level Music. recent times. Progress to A Levels in Photography be able to put together different ideas to produce and limitations, of the scientific method. and in Art & Design. logical conclusions. Progress to BTEC Applied Progress to A Level Psychology within a Science or A Level Physics. suitable A Level Pathway. 74 75 GCSE GCSE GCSE “The teaching at New RELIGIOUS SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIOLOGY College is great and I really like the smaller DURATION LOCATION STUDIES (CITIZENSHIP) class sizes, it makes the DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION 1 YEAR QD teaching more focused. 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD Sociology is the study of human society and social I’ve really enjoyed my groups. It aims to increase our understanding of Develop an appreciation of how religion, Social Studies investigates how the citizen the social world by looking at how social structures experience here.” philosophy and ethics form the basis of our is enabled by society to play a full and active such as families, education, employment and the culture. Explore questions about belief, values, part and how citizens can effect change. It media have an effect on our individual behaviour. meaning, purpose and truth and find out how includes topics such as Life in Modern Britain, Progress to an A Level in Sociology. ILARIA OBENEY people practise Christianity and Buddhism. Rights and Responsibilities and Politics GCSE MATHS AS PART OF and Participation. Progress to an A Level in HER STUDY PROGRAMME Sociology. The course helps you to develop a wide range of skills that apply to all areas of employment and further study.
GCSE GCSE GCSE SPANISH STATISTICS VOCATIONAL DURATION LOCATION DURATION LOCATION EQUIVALENTS 1 YEAR QD 1 YEAR QD DURATION LOCATION During this course, you will listen to Spanish, learn Designing surveys, collecting data, presenting 1 YEAR QD to speak it yourself, read what others have written information, interpreting results – these are all and put your own thoughts on paper. You will useful skills for further study and many jobs. CERTIFICATE IN also be introduced to translation. By completion, The course extends the ideas you will have DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION you will be able to hold a conversation and met in the Statistics unit of GCSE Maths, but it (Page 174) communicate in writing in French. Progress to also introduces topics such as correlation and Spanish A Level. standard deviation. Provides a head start for the CERTIFICATE IN statistics modules of A Level Mathematics. FINANCIAL EDUCATION (Page 103)
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT (Page 79) 76 77 PATHWAY TO PATHWAY TO PROGRESS INDEPENDENCE (NORTH STAR) YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2 PROGRAMMES For students looking to progress within a chosen (NORTH STAR) subject. Each student group will: For students primarily with complex needs, aged 16+. This Pathway will help students to develop • Have a dedicated lecturer and mentor support independent living and travel skills and aims to • The choice to study Sport & Coaching, Multi- increase confidence and life chances. Its core Trade Construction, Hospitality and Catering, Hair/Beauty Therapy, Health and Social Care, aim is about progression for each individual, Childcare, Art & Design and Motor Vehicle within an engaging and stimulating programme • Be able to develop employability skills and gain of activities, such as Gardening, Cooking, Personal work experience within the College through a Development, Floristry and Small Animal Care range of projects into work or further study that focus on the needs and ability of the student. • Be able to progress onto further study FOUNDATION or employment. LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO DIPLOMAS LEARNING WORK: WORK IN FURTHER If you need help deciding where to go STEP UP DEVELOPMENT LEARNING AND to next or you do not have the grades (QUEENS DRIVE) PROGRAMME EMPLOYMENT to move on, then a Foundation Learning This course will help you to develop practical skills (NORTH STAR) (NORTH STAR) such as CV-writing and interview techniques programme is right for you. Studying For students with more complex needs aged 18 and With these courses, you study employability skills and you will also take part in taster sessions for above, who wish to progress into work and to gain and develop your academic skills alongside a courses from this area will help you to build different career paths. You will be working towards valuable workplace skills. This Pathway focuses practical learning experience in your chosen an Entry 3 or Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma your confidence and knowledge as well as on developing, maintaining, and supporting work subject. Diplomas are available in Early Years, in Progression. You will work on your English and placements in line with students’ needs and Hair and Beauty, Motor Vehicle and Construction. to improve your skills and qualifications. Maths skills and develop the important personal abilities, leading to experience of employment. skills that employers and colleges look for, Our aim is to help you progress to a GCSE/ Students will receive: such as teamwork, assertiveness and decision- Level 2 programme, an Apprenticeship making. Staff will help you to create and follow • Dedicated support or a full-time job. Both campuses have a plan for where you want to go next. This might • A range of employability skills that will be be to another college course, training or into work. developed and enhanced Foundation Learning courses for you to We will help with any job or college applications • Progression options that will be reviewed and choose from. that you make during the course. explored monthly. 78 79
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Each of the qualifications below will help you to gain ESOL AND the practical skills that enable you to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. They will also help “The Additional Learning Support you to progress on to other qualifications. team at New FUNCTIONAL College have helped FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH (QUEENS DRIVE AND NORTH STAR) Available at Entry levels and Level 1 and 2. These courses provide me a lot. Having a practical preparation for work and everyday life. You will work to a mentor to talk develop your speaking, reading and writing skills in English and brush to has been an SKILLS up on the essential foundations of English such as spelling, grammar and punctuation to create letters, emails, reports and presentations. invaluable resource. ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF The facilities are FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS (QUEENS DRIVE AND NORTH STAR) also fantastic; the OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) Available at Entry levels and Level 1 and 2. The approach is different Base Room has (QUEENS DRIVE) from GCSE as you are required to use your Maths skills to solve helped me with my These full-time courses are for young people aged 14-19, whose first language is not everyday problems. On this course you will acquire the transferrable independence and skills you need to cope with the world of work and everyday life. English and who arrived in this country (UK) in the last 3 years. If you need to develop This will involve working with large numbers, fractions, decimals, social skills.” percentages, data handling and measure, shape and space. This your language skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing, we have groups at course can be a preparation for GCSE Maths or a route onto the different levels to help. Language is the main part of the course, but you will also study majority of traineeships/apprenticeships. Maths and ICT as well as language enrichments such as photography and arts. They ARCHIBALD include a Living and Working in the UK qualification which will support you at work FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT (QUEENS DRIVE) FULFORD- Available at Levels 1 and 2. This course encourages you to use KNIBBS and in your personal life, enabling you to become a more active participant in society. technology in ways which make you more effective and it helps improve confidence in life and work. Learn how to use ICT systems, FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS Once you apply, you will be invited for a language assessment – this is the only entry requirement. We Microsoft software, and problem-solving techniques to help you find AND ENGLISH LEVEL 1 will take into account your qualifications from your previous schools. answers to questions based on real-life situations. AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME 80 81 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
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LEVEL 1 Open Award Diploma in Further Learning and Employment (Animal Care)
LEVEL 2 ANIMAL CARE BTEC Technical Diploma in Animal Care CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* KENNELS OR CATTERY ASSISTANT DOG GROOMER: PET GROOMING £13,000-£20,000 PER YEAR VETERINARY ASSISTANT VETERINARY NURSE: RSPCA/SSPCA INSPECTOR £18,000-£26,000 PER YEAR ASSISTANT DOG TRAINER KENNEL WORKER: LEVEL 3 £12,000- £17,000 PER YEAR BTEC Diploma in Animal Management Passionate about the welfare of animals? Want to work with them as part of your career? Then this area is for you! The Animal Care diplomas will give you exciting experiences from routine animal handling and working with a wide variety of small animals, to Animal Biology and behaviour.
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STAFF AND FACILITIES OPEN AWARD DIPLOMA IN BTEC TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN Staff are highly qualified and experienced. The College has bespoke facilities for animals and FURTHER ANIMAL CARE ANIMAL opportunities for students to work in close proximity for interaction. Animals include LEARNING AND LEVEL DURATION LOCATION MANAGEMENT mammals, reptiles and birds. EMPLOYMENT 2 1 YEAR NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION PREPARING FOR WORK (ANIMAL CARE) COURSE SUMMARY 3 2 YEARS NS AND UNIVERSITY Combines practical hands-on training There are opportunities to undertake work LEVEL DURATION LOCATION with animal behaviour. Study Feeding and COURSE SUMMARY experience. maintenance of healthy animals; Maintaining Combines practical hands-on training 1 1 YEAR NS animal accommodation; and Grooming and with animal behaviour. Study: Feeding and animal welfare. maintenance of healthy animals; Aquatics COURSE SUMMARY and breeding; Wildlife management; Animal EVENTS AND INITIATIVES Feeding animals, animal welfare and animal grooming; Maintaining animal accommodation • Guest speakers e.g vet practices and relevant WHERE NEXT? accommodation are all explored, alongside and wildlife rehabilitation. trips and visits Progress to a Level 3 course in another area development of employability skills. • Partnering with a local wildlife rescue centre, or gain employment in the animal sector. Oak and Furrows, to take in hedgehogs. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Enter employment or progress to further Progress to our Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care. education or training such as a foundation degree in Animal Management or a similar related subject area. 84 85
ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* GRAPHIC DESIGNER • ILLUSTRATOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER: £16,000-£50,000 PER YEAR FINE ARTIST • PHOTOGRAPHER FINE ARTIST: £18,000- £50,000 PER YEAR
Got a passion for art and design and want to develop your creative skills? Our
College has the facilities, equipment and specialist teaching staff to help you realise * SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk your potential.
You will be given many opportunities for self-development, as well as to build your confidence and technical ability. As well as the vocational courses listed below, we have A Levels in Fine Art, Art: Historical Practice, Graphic Design and Illustration, Product Design, Photography and Textiles and Fashion – check out our A Level pathways on page 36. 86 87 PROGRESSION “The photography STAFF AND FACILITIES facilities and All staff have first and/or second degrees and many continue equipment are to work in their industry specialisms. Others are examiners and moderators for examining boards. ENTRY great - I love the None studio. My teachers You can access specialist studios and equipment for art, are so supportive printmaking, fashion, textiles, ceramics, graphic and product design. Specialist equipment includes: sewing machines; and have helped embroidery machines; shaft looms; domestic and industrial LEVEL 1 me prepare for overlockers; heat presses; digital sublimation printing, knitting BTEC Introductory Certificate in Art & Design a career in the machines, laser cutter and more. There is also a Photography industry.” Studio with darkroom, equipped with flash and tungsten lighting, including colorama backdrops.
LEVEL 2 NIGEL BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills RODRIGUES PREPARING YOU FOR WORK BTEC Diploma in Art and Design Skills OCR LEVEL 3 PHOTOGRAPHY AND UNIVERSITY (Photography – Lens based) Undertake live briefs and work-related projects set by local AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME organisations. Students have progressed to study degree courses across subjects such as: textiles; costume design; stage and screen design; product design; graphic design; photography; art LEVEL 3 history; conservation; fine art and fashion retailing. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice CAREER DESTINATIONS HAVE INCLUDED: BTEC National Extended Diploma in Costume and wardrobe for the West End and Walt Disney • Art and Design Practice (Textiles, Fashion, Interiors and Costumes) Head of Lingerie Design for Marks & Spencers • Surface Pattern Designer for W’Innovate • Social Media marketing for Ernest Jones BTEC National Extended Diploma in Photography Jewellery • Photographer for a media organisation.
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES LEVEL 4/5/6 • Recent trips have included gallery, museum and trade show visits BTEC Foundation Diploma in e.g. British Museum, Tate Britain, Clothes Show, IMATS and the Art and Design and Media Practice Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios; Knitting & Stitching Show BA Hons Graphic Design • Guest speakers, competitions and live commercial briefs e.g BA Hons Illustration creating window displays for the Swindon Cadbury store HND Photography • College events such as Fashion Shows, physical and virtual art HND Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles) exhibitions and pop-up shops HND Art Practice • •Special projects: Art students took part in the national “Make Art HND Product Design (Ceramics) Not War” project, part of the 14-18 NOW initiative commemorating BA Hons Advanced Make-up, the First World War centenary. Hair and Prosthetics 88 89
BTEC INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN BTEC DIPLOMA IN BTEC DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART AND ART AND ART AND ART AND DESIGN DESIGN SKILLS DESIGN SKILLS DESIGN (PHOTOGRAPHY – LENS BASED) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION PRACTICE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 1 1 YEAR QD 2 1 YEAR QD LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 1 YEAR QD COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY 3 2 YEARS QD Explore a variety of different art and design Experiment with a variety of exciting techniques COURSE SUMMARY specialisms, experiment and innovate so that and processes, developing your skill and Explore a wide variety of photographic genres COURSE SUMMARY your creativity flourishes. understanding across a range of specialisms and develop your understanding of self- Develop practical skills within specialist areas, including Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, portraiture, still life photography, commercial work with a range of materials, techniques WHERE NEXT? 3D Design, Textiles and Fashion. photography and fine art photography. and processes, expand your contextual understanding and develop your research skills. Progress to a Level 2 in Art and Design. WHERE NEXT? All practical work is supported by the study of Art WHERE NEXT? theory and history. A Level 3 qualification e.g. Extended Diploma in Our BTEC Extended Diploma in Photography at Art & Design or A Level Creative Art or Design and Level 3 or an alternative Level 3 qualification. Media pathways. WHERE NEXT? Progress to one of our HNDs or degrees in Textiles and Fashion, Graphics, Illustration, Arts Practice and Ceramics. 90 91
“This course has given me the opportunity to do other things and BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BTEC FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN branch out. ART AND ART AND ART AND I discovered that I like DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN to draw and do surface PRACTICE PRACTICE AND MEDIA design for materials. (TEXTILES, FASHION, (PHOTOGRAPHY – LENS BASED) Take the opportunity to INTERIORS & COSTUMES) PRACTICE find yourself and what LEVEL DURATION LOCATION you love in the arts, LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS QD experimenting 3 2 YEARS QD 3/4 1 YEAR QD and exploring.” COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY Develop your understanding of photography COURSE SUMMARY Working across these disciplines, take part as a form of artistic expression, using both Explore a variety of different art specialisms, in practical projects, briefs and workshops. traditional and digital photography skills. Explore experiment and innovate so that your creativity Develop your understanding of art and design the techniques, history, and application of flourishes and you achieve high levels of BETH HICKS practice and be able to revisit and refine your photography across different genres – studying originality and competence. work, adding levels of sophistication and a combination of lens and light-based media and FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART, precision to your practice. working on live briefs. WHERE NEXT? DESIGN & MEDIA LEVEL 3 Progress to one of our HNDs or degrees in Textiles AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? and Fashion, Graphics, Illustration, Photography, Progress to our HND in Textiles and Fashion or Progress to our HND in Photography, HND in Ceramics or another university course. related Art and Design specialisms or employment. Media & TV Production or related Art & Design specialisms and employment. 92 93 PROGRESSION * SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk ENTRY Open Award Diploma in Further Learning & Employment (Motor Vehicle)
LEVEL 1 IMI Diploma in Transport Maintenance - Light Vehicle Open Award Diploma in Further Learning & Employment (Motor Vehicle)
LEVEL 2 IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles AUTOMOTIVE CAREER WHAT COULD PATHWAYS INCLUDE: I EARN?* LEVEL 3 MASTER TECHNICIAN MOTOR MECHANIC: £18,000-£35,000 PER YEAR Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance DIAGNOSTICS TECHNICIAN Technician Apprenticeship AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER: MOT EXAMINER £20,000-£45,000 PER YEAR
Our courses give you the chance to get hands-on and learn the practical skills to prepare you for a great career in the exciting, dynamic and technologically advancing automotive industry. LEVEL 4/5 None 94 95 STAFF AND FACILITIES “It’s been a very difficult time Staff are highly trained and qualified with of my life but the College extensive industry experience. You will be has supported me every taught in industry standard training facilities with full equipment, including up to date step of the way, the tutors diagnostic equipment. have helped me so much and it feels like they have
PREPARING YOU been with me on this journey FOR WORK overcoming my challenges. You will learn in realistic working environments to prepare you for your future career. We have This type of course has the close links with local employers. perception of being very male dominated but this EVENTS AND INITIATIVES didn’t phase me one bit as I • Attend trade shows and exhibitions e.g. Performance Car Show, Autosport Show know I can do it just as well • Guest speakers and visits including speaker as anybody.” from Halfords, RAF, Ministry of Defence and visit to Coventry Transport Museum. JADE CUNEEN LEVEL 3 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME 96 97
OPEN AWARD DIPLOMA IN IMI DIPLOMA IN IMI DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN FURTHER TRANSPORT LIGHT VEHICLE MOTOR LEARNING & MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EMPLOYMENT - LIGHT VEHICLE & REPAIR SERVICE AND (MOTOR LEVEL DURATION LOCATION PRINCIPLES MAINTENANCE VEHICLE) 1 1 YEAR NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY 2 1 YEAR NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION Provides knowledge and practical skills across ENTRY/1 1 YEAR NS a range of automotive competencies. Covers COURSE SUMMARY 3 3 YEARS NS Health and Safety practices, Foundation Skills, Combines practical training theory along with COURSE SUMMARY Personal Social Development (PSD), Mechanical, mechanical industry standards. Study involves COURSE SUMMARY Develop employability skills as well as academic Light Vehicle, Electrical, Valeting and Electrically demonstrations, practical work, theory lessons, Learn how to service and repair light vehicles skills alongside a practical learning experience Propelled Awareness. computer sessions, tutorials, and project work. and work in a dealership or for an independent in your chosen subject. garage. Work ranges from replacing simple WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? parts through to solving complex faults with the WHERE NEXT? Progress to study at Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. Progress onto an appropriate Level 3 course use of diagnostic methods and equipment. Progress to a Level 2 programme or employment. or an Apprenticeship. We offer a Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma at Level 3 for WHERE NEXT? those who successfully complete the above Higher level employment opportunities. course or have achieved the Level 2 elsewhere. 98 99 * SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk “The support I have received for the course is really good and I am enjoying the subjects and am getting good feedback which is encouraging me to continue to do well. I have been on a few trips which have widened my experience of how businesses work and have opened up options for consideration for my future career.“
JACK BUSINESS, SOLEY BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AS PART OF HIS ACCOUNTING STUDY PROGRAMME AND FINANCE CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* BUSINESS ANALYST • HR MANAGER HR MANAGER: £35,000- £40,000 PER YEAR ACCOUNTANT • BANKING AND FINANCE MARKETING MANAGER: £25,000- £55,000 PER YEAR MARKETING OFFICER BANK MANAGER: £24,000- £70,000 PER YEAR ACCOUNTANT: £18,000 - £100,000 PER YEAR
In the fast-paced world of business there are numerous career opportunities. Business provides products or services to customers, creating a variety of jobs to produce, market, sell and manage these.
Careers can include roles in finance, accounting, sales, marketing, human resources and more. As well as vocational courses in this area, we also offer A Levels in Accounting, Business, Economics and Law – check out our A Level pathways on page 38. 100 101 PROGRESSION STAFF AND FACILITIES Staff possess specialist qualifications in financial services, human resources, economics, marketing and accounting. They ENTRY also have industry experience and have been examiners for various None examination boards. You’ll be taught in dedicated specialist business, accounting and finance classrooms.
LEVEL 1 PREPARING YOU FOR WORK NCFE Diploma in Business AND UNIVERSITY (Occupational Studies) Students gain interview and presentation skills through interviews with employers; write business proposals and reports; and develop problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills through employer initiatives and work experience placements. The AAT programmes provide work experience within the College’s Finance LEVEL 2 Office, or with a number of accountancy firms in the local area. BTEC First Diploma in Business AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Student career destinations have included roles at companies LIBF Certificate in Financial Education such as Ernst & Young, Sony, Morris Owen, Go Cardless, and Accountancy Apprenticeship the Metropolitan Police. Others have gone on to study higher- Customer Services Apprenticeship education level qualifications at institutions including the London School of Economics, Bristol, Southampton, Bath, Reading and Exeter. Several students have won degree scholarships to the London Institute of Banking and Finance.
LEVEL 3 EVENTS AND INITIATIVES BTEC Extended Diploma in Business • Trips and visits have included Bank of England; annual student AAT Diploma in Accounting conference to Birmingham; subject taster days at the University of LIBF Diploma in Financial Studies the West of England Accountancy Apprenticeship • Guest speakers and mock interviewers have included: Business Administration Apprenticeship RedSeven Marketing, St James Place Wealth Management and Recycling Technologies Customer Services Apprenticeship • Competitions e.g. National Investor Challenge.
New College students LEVEL 4/5 and Alumni were awarded AAT Diploma in Accounting Scholarships by The London HND Business Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF). 102 103
NCFE DIPLOMA IN AAT FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN BTEC FIRST DIPLOMA IN LIBF CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS FINANCIAL (OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION EDUCATION STUDIES) 2 1 YEAR QD 2 1 YEAR NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY 2 1 YEAR QD 1 1 YEAR NS Gain a solid foundation in finance administration, This course will introduce you to the world of covering areas such as bookkeeping, business; looking at marketing, leadership, COURSE SUMMARY transactions and controls, elements of costing finance and business skills. Provides you with the skills and knowledge COURSE SUMMARY and using accounting software. needed to manage money well and make A practical course that helps you to develop the sound financial decisions. It also aims to skills, knowledge and understanding required WHERE NEXT? provide a wider understanding of public to gain and maintain employment. Cover units WHERE NEXT? Progress to our BTEC National Extended Diploma finance and the economy. in Employability, Investigating Careers and AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting at Level 3 at Level 3, enter work or an Apprenticeship. Enterprise Skills. as a stand-alone course or as an Apprenticeship. WHERE NEXT? A relevant Level 3 qualification such as the WHERE NEXT? Diploma in Financial Studies. A BTEC First Diploma in Business at Level 2, or employment. 104 105
APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN AAT DIPLOMA IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY CUSTOMER ACCOUNTING BUSINESS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION SERVICES LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2/3 12/18 MTHS QD LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS QD 3 2 YEARS NS COURSE SUMMARY 2/3 18 MTHS NS/QD COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY Accountants play a vital role in organisations, Master complex accounting disciplines including Explore the worlds of marketing, events, finance, making sure they have enough money to grow COURSE SUMMARY financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, the economy, international business and social and ensuring staff and suppliers are paid on time. The main purpose of a customer service final accounts, management accounting and media and apply them to real-life scenarios. Working within an Accounts role, Apprentices specialist is to be a ‘professional’ for direct ethical practices for accountants. will work towards the AAT Level 2 Foundation customer support within all sectors and WHERE NEXT? Certificate or Level 3 Advanced Diploma in organisation types. Responsibilities will WHERE NEXT? Progress to our HND in Business, Diploma in Accounting. Apprentices will gain knowledge include providing customer service products AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting - Business Management or a university degree, and skills in areas such as Bookkeeping, Costing, and services for organisations through face as a stand-alone course or as an Apprenticeship. enter work or an Apprenticeship. Accounts Preparation, Management Accounts, to face, telephone, digital and written contact Indirect Tax, Ethics and Spreadsheets. communications.
WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to a Professional Accounting Progress to a suitable Higher Apprenticeship Apprenticeship at Level 4. at Level 4. 106 107 “I had a great experience studying at New College previously, so decided to do an Apprenticeship here. I am able to earn money and have a certificate at the end, while also learning so many new, transferable skills, which will prepare me for roles in the future.” APPRENTICESHIP IN LIBF DIPLOMA IN CLARA LOBO BUSINESS FINANCIAL LEVEL 3 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDIES ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 18 MTHS NS/QD 3 2 YEARS QD COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY Business Administrators support and engage Covers topics such as saving and borrowing with different parts of an organisation products, different types of bank account, and interact with internal or external investment products, dealing with long term customers. Responsibilities may include risk, financial planning, consumer protection and database management, reception, telephone ethics and sustainability in financial services. calls, meetings, emails and general office administration. Develop skills such as WHERE NEXT? communication, initiative, time management, A degree-level course such as an HND or problem-solving and decision-making skills. BSc in Banking, Finance, Accounting and/or Business. Alternatively, the course can lead WHERE NEXT? directly to a career in financial services. Progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Business Administration at Level 4 or a Management Apprenticeship. 108 109 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk ENTRY None
LEVEL 1 NCFE Diploma Caring for Children
LEVEL 2 NCFE CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Childcare) CHILDCARE, Childcare and Early Years Apprenticeship EARLY YEARS
LEVEL 3 AND TEACHING NCFE CACHE T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* (Early Years Educator & Assisting Teaching) NURSERY NURSE • NURSERY ASSISTANT NURSERY WORKER: £14,000- £24,000 PER YEAR BTEC Extended Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development EARLY YEARS TEACHER • YOUTH WORKER EARLY YEARS TEACHER: £18,000- £30,000 PER YEAR Childcare and Early Years Apprenticeship Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Apprenticeship If you want to work with children and are a natural carer, you’ll find your skills in great demand and you’ll have access to a rewarding career.
We have strong links with nurseries, schools and childminders and you can put your theory into LEVEL 4/5 practice when carrying out work placements. Foundation Degree Early Years BA Hons Early Childhood Studies (Top Up) 110 111 STAFF AND FACILITIES All our teaching staff have teaching and specialist vocational qualifications as well as extensive relevant industry experience. Some staff also have degree and postgraduate qualifications in associated childcare subjects such as QTS and Early Childhood Studies.
You will be taught in dedicated and well- equipped training rooms with specialised equipment that links theory to practice.
PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY NCFE DIPLOMA NCFE CACHE DIPLOMA FOR THE Voluntary and compulsory placements within industry settings will give you real life CARING FOR EARLY YEARS experience and practical skills in working with teams, parents, clients and stakeholders. CHILDREN PRACTITIONER (CHILDCARE) Student destinations have included LEVEL DURATION LOCATION nursery manager, early years teacher 1 1 YEAR QD LEVEL DURATION LOCATION and community nursery nurse. Students have also gone on to study higher- 2 1 YEAR QD education level qualifications including HNC/D COURSE SUMMARY An introductory course that gives a good Early Years; foundation degree and degrees in COURSE SUMMARY foundation in the skills and knowledge primary education. Provides knowledge and understanding of babies required for working in childcare. Explore and young children from birth to seven years of health and safety, nutrition and play/learning age. Learn how an early years setting operates, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES activities for children. looking at roles and responsibilities along with • Relevant visits and trips e.g. Nursery World, Forest child development, play and safeguarding. School Nature walks WHERE NEXT? • Guest speakers and employer fairs A Level 2 qualification such as the Diploma in WHERE NEXT? Early Years Practitioner. Enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or progress to a Level 3 Diploma, leading to Early Years Educator status. 112 113
APPRENTICESHIP IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN NCFE CACHE T LEVEL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION IN APPRENTICESHIP IN CHILDCARE AND CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND SUPPORTING EARLY YEARS PLAY, CHILDCARE TEACHING AND (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEARNING AND & ASSISTING TEACHING) LEARNING 2/3 12/18 MTHS QD (TEACHING ASSISTANT) DEVELOPMENT LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS QD Early Years Educators and other job roles such 3 18 MTHS NS/QD as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly 3 2 YEARS QD COURSE SUMMARY trained professionals who play a key role in Develop the knowledge and underpinning COURSE SUMMARY ensuring that young children learn and develop COURSE SUMMARY concepts, theories and principles as well as core The primary role of the Teaching Assistant well and are kept healthy and safe. Apprentices Develops knowledge, skills and values that skills for this sector. Complete one occupational is to support the class teacher to enhance will train in areas such as supporting children to underpin good practice in working with babies specialism including an industry placement: pupils’ learning, ensuring pupils understand develop numeracy and language skills, meeting and children. You will complete academic Early Years Educator (minimum of 750 hours) or the work set, know their learning objectives the care needs of individual children, the assessments as well as practical placements Assisting Teaching (315 hours). and stay on task in order to make progress. importance of children’s holistic development which will allow you to gain licence to practice. Apprentices will learn knowledge and skills in and safeguarding. WHERE NEXT? areas such as safeguarding, child and young person development, curriculum, adding value to WHERE NEXT? Progress to one of our HND/degree level education, using technology and problem solving. WHERE NEXT? Progress to one of our HND/degree level qualifications or a degree-level course in Early Progress to Higher Degree Level qualifications or a degree in Early Years or Years or Infant or Primary school teaching or Apprenticeships in Early Years. teaching or directly into employment. directly to a career in Early Years education as WHERE NEXT? a nursery nurse or childcare worker. Higher Level Apprenticeships or qualifications within the Education sector such as Higher Level Teaching Assistant or Assistant Teacher. 114108 115109 * “I love New College as all of the lecturers and tutors are so friendly and supportive. I SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk had the opportunity to be involved in the Digital Schoolhouse esports tournament two PROGRESSION years running. This year I was selected to design the official tournament trophy; this was such an exciting experience. I received some fantastic guidance and mentoring ENTRY from my lecturers. When I finish my studies at New College I aim to have a Level 4 None Apprenticeship in Software Design.” DANIEL PARKER BTEC LEVEL 3 COMPUTING AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME LEVEL 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Information Technology
COMPUTING LEVEL 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in AND IT Information & Creative Technology CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: £20,000-£70,000 PER YEAR TECHNICIAN SECURITY AND DIGITAL CYBER INTELLIGENCE OFFICER: £31,000-£50,000 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 Pearson Technical Level Qualification in FORENSICS TECHNICIAN COMPUTER ANALYST IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN: £16,000-£35,000 PER YEAR Digital Production, Design and Development SOFTWARE DEVELOPER PROGRAMMER NETWORK MANAGER: £22,000-£70,000 PER YEAR BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing BTEC National Extended Diploma in ESports Studying a Computing course will help you to become a better thinker, problem- Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Computer Infrastructure solver and more passionate about your subject. Learn and develop Technician Apprenticeship skills in project management, IT systems, security networking, PC Software Development Apprenticeship maintenance, software and multi-media developments.
Using a wide range of software platforms, explore the latest LEVEL 4/5 knowledge, techniques and strategies to become a computer Software Development Apprenticeship expert! As well as vocational courses in this area, we also Network Engineer Apprenticeship offer an A Level in Computer Science – check out our A Level HND Computing pathways on page 36. Foundation Degree Cyber Security Software Tester Apprenticeship 116 117 STAFF AND FACILITIES The Computing team has a wide range of staff, offering unique skillsets ranging from Website Development, Networking, Programming, Cyber Security and Data Analyst. Individual staff also have experience of being examiners and assessors for examination boards, Intel Visionaries, lead teachers for Digital Schoolhouse and writing articles for publication.
Our computer labs are fully equipped with desktop PCs and state of the art software. In addition, we have a Microsoft showcase classroom with surfaces and a latest surface hub. The department also has a specialist Cyber Security lab which allows learners to experiment BTEC INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN BTEC FIRST EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN with ethical hacking, cryptography, networking and physical computing. INFORMATION INFORMATION COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY & CREATIVE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION PREPARING YOU FOR 3 2 YEARS NS WORK AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION TECHNOLOGY Voluntary and compulsory placements within 1 1 YEAR NS Employability are a fundamental element to LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY A practical, work-related course for those every Computing course and work placement 2 1 YEAR NS interested in the uses and impact of Information opportunities are available. There are strong COURSE SUMMARY Develop a range of transferable skills and Technology. The main focus is on programming links to industry partners including PlayStation, practical experience. Covers office-based and creative skills; from website and mobile UKIE, Sega, Intel and British Computer Society. COURSE SUMMARY skills such as the use of spreadsheets and Combines IT theory with practical development app development to computer forensics and digital communication; technical skills such of creative and technical skills. Explore systems security. EVENTS AND INITIATIVES as programming; and creative skills such as everything from technology and computer • Visit and trips include: BETT Conference; Trip to animated graphics. systems, database and website development WHERE NEXT? EXG Eurogamer, Edge esports internships; and the to multimedia product development and the A relevant computing degree-level course Big Bang Fair WHERE NEXT? online world. such as our Foundation Degree in Cyber • Competitions: DSH esports competition playing A relevant Level 2 qualification e.g. BTEC First Security or HND in Computing. Alternatively, Rocket League/Overwatch; students placed in Information and Creative Technology or an WHERE NEXT? enter employment in IT/Computing. second in the finals of a gaming tournament Apprenticeship in Business or Computing. A relevant Level 3 qualification such as A Level hosted by GAME in Nottingham. Computing or the Extended Diploma in Computing. 118 119
APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN T LEVEL QUALIFICATION IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER DIGITAL DIGITAL ESPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE MARKETING PRODUCTION, LEVEL DURATION LOCATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL DURATION LOCATION DESIGN AND 3 2 YEARS NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 18 MTHS QD COURSE SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT An exciting new course providing an in-depth 3 12/18 MTHS NS/QD COURSE SUMMARY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION study of the sector. Core units include: Esports A digital marketer’s role is to define, design, Skills; Strategies and Analysis; Esports Events COURSE SUMMARY build and implement digital campaigns across 3 2 YEARS NS and Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the An Infrastructure Technician provides support a variety of online and social media platforms Esports Industry, whilst optional units could to internal and external customers, helping to drive customer acquisition, customer COURSE SUMMARY include Shoutcasting, Games Design and them to be productive when using technology, engagement and customer retention. Learn Covers computational thinking, programming, Video Production. by using tools to problem solve and trouble how to plan, launch and deliver practical digital the creation and use of data, digital environments, shoot non routine problems. Gain knowledge marketing campaigns, use web technologies security and more. Includes a mandatory 315 WHERE NEXT? and skills in areas such as, problem solving, effectively, how to undertake relationship hour work placement to ensure learners have Progress directly to employment in the troubleshooting, setting up employees on marketing, coding and use of online analytics. real experience of the workplace. esports industry and other related industries. systems, networking, Cloud, connectivity, Alternatively, progress to a relevant higher wireless systems and maintenance. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? education course. This Apprenticeship is recognised for entry Progress to a digital degree Apprenticeship, WHERE NEXT? on to the Register of IT Technicians and employment or higher education studying a Progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Software those completing are eligible to apply for technical degree such as Computer Science, Development or Network Engineering. This registration as well as applying to join as an Computing, Networking or Cyber. Apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto Affiliate (Professional) member of the CIM the Register of IT Technicians. (Chartered Institute of Marketing) and/or Associate membership of BCS. 120 121 “This opportunity has already given me invaluable experience that will only continue to grow. You can’t find everything in books, sometimes you have to learn by doing things for yourself.”
ADREL SILVEIRA LEVEL 2 IT APPRENTICESHIP
APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN SOFTWARE NETWORK SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER TESTER LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3/4 12/24 MTHS NS/QD 4 24 MTHS QD 4 24 MTHS QD
COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY A Software Development Technician works as part The primary role of a network engineer is Software Testers ensure that software of a team, to build simple software components to design, install, maintain and support operates as intended. They typically design (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) to communication networks within an organisation and prepare test plans, conduct software be used as part of larger software development or between organisations. Learn about and testing, and report the results of testing projects. Gain knowledge and skills in areas such understand network configuration, cloud, activities. Learn the relevant technical as building software components, interpreting network administration and monitoring tools, and knowledge and skills. simple design requirements, implementing code, be able to give technical advice and guidance. problem solving and programming. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to a relevant Higher WHERE NEXT? Higher degree level qualifications and/or higher Apprenticeship. Progress to a Level 4 Software Developer level employment opportunities. Apprenticeship. This Apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians. 122 123 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk ENTRY CONSTRUCTION None
LEVEL 1 TRADES AND NOCN Diploma in Brickwork (Construction) NOCN Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery (Construction) City & Guilds Diploma in Plumbing Studies ELECTRICAL City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Installation
LEVEL 2 INSTALLATION NOCN Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* Bricklayer Apprenticeship CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR • SITE BRICKLAYER: £17,000 - £40,000 PER YEAR NOCN Diploma in Site Carpentry (Construction) BRICKLAYER • STONEMASONRY • FURNITURE CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR: £28,000 - £40,000 PER YEAR Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship MAKER • SHOP FITTER • SET DESIGNER • STONEMASON: £15,000 - £35,000 PER YEAR City & Guilds Diploma in Plumbing Studies SITE CARPENTER • BENCH JOINER • HEATING CARPENTER/BENCH JOINER: £16,000 - £40,000 PER YEAR City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical INSTALLATION ENGINEER • BOILER SERVICE PLUMBER: £15,000 - £40,000 PER YEAR Installation (Buildings and Structures) Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship ENGINEER • GENERAL PLUMBER • HEATING/ ELECTRICIAN: £18,000-£42,000 PER YEAR. VENTILATION ENGINEER • DOMESTIC ELECTRICIAN • SOUND ENGINEER • INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN • LEVEL 3 SECURITY INSTALLER BTEC National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction) Construction is a major contributor to the national and local economy and Swindon BTEC National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering (Construction) is home to many general building and property maintenance companies. There are NOCN Diploma in Bricklaying (if applying having achieved Level 2) Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship many job opportunities available including the chance to become self-employed. NOCN Diploma in Bench Joinery (Construction) (if applying having achieved Level 2) Bricklaying Carpentry and Joinery Plumbing and Domestic Heating Our programmes allow you to achieve a nationally These professionals are always in demand. Our Technician Apprenticeship Electrical Installation Apprenticeship recognised qualification in bricklaying, opening practical and theoretical courses will start you City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical the door into the construction industry. on a career path which can open many avenues Installation (Buildings and Structures) (if applying having achieved Level 2) of employment from site work to bench joinery Housing Property Management Apprenticeship Electrical Installation to craft carpentry. As a fully trained electrician you could work in a range of areas, from bringing power to people’s Plumbing LEVEL 4/5 homes to big engineering projects. You may Our courses provide you with the practical skills HNC Construction and the Built Environment also work with environmental and renewable and theoretical training required to enable HNC/D Civil Engineering technologies, like wind turbines, ‘smart’ heating you to work towards the nationally recognised systems, and solar power. qualifications required to work in the industry. 124 125 STAFF AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND BRICKLAYING Staff are highly qualified with extensive indus- try experience. You will be taught in industry standard training facilities and real-life environ- ment, such as workshops and be trained in using specialist equipment such as powertools. With bricklaying, you will also undertake real projects on building sites.
PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY The College has great contacts with local businesses for you to gain practical work NOCN DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN NOCN DIPLOMA IN experience. We also have close links with a range of industry training boards. BRICKWORK BRICKLAYING BRICKLAYING (CONSTRUCTION) (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION EVENTS AND INITIATIVES 2 30 MTHS NS • You’ll have access to guest speakers who will provide insight into their industry and be able to 1 1 YEAR NS 2 1 YEAR NS visit manufacturers COURSE SUMMARY Learn how to lay bricks, blocks and other types of • Students can also visit appropriate trade shows COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, and exhibitions and enter competitions. Former Covers the basic practical skills and knowledge For those wishing to work in the Construction arches and other structures. Covers general students have competed and won at regional and required by someone aspiring to be a bricklayer. industry and achieve a qualification in workplace safety, efficient work practice, national level in these e.g. SkillBuild UK National Subjects include: Health, safety and welfare Bricklaying. Gain practical skills at College moving and handling resources, erecting Final, and World Skills UK Joinery category. The in construction; Knowledge of technical and on building sites in real working conditions. and dismantling work platforms, placing and College has also hosted heats of The Guild of information, quantities and communication; Areas of work include: half-brick (4-inch) and finishing concrete. Bricklayers competition Knowledge of construction technology and one-brick (9-inch) walling, piers, coping and • Other projects have included: assisting with the Construct brick walling. cappings and damp-proof courses. build of a Hedgehog Hospital at Oak and Furrows WHERE NEXT? Wildlife Centre; creating a Tree of Hope welded WHERE NEXT? Progress to a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship WHERE NEXT? from recycled scrap metal for Swindon Domestic Progress to study at Level 2. or higher level employment opportunities. Further qualifications in Bricklaying or an Abuse Support; and being a partner organisation Apprenticeship programme. with a conservation project to renovate St Mary’s Church in Lydiard Tregoze. 126 127 CONSTRUCTION AND BRICKLAYING SITE CARPENTRY
BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN NOCN DIPLOMA IN NOCN DIPLOMA IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION CARPENTRY SITE ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT AND JOINERY CARPENTRY (CONSTRUCTION) ENVIRONMENT (CONSTRUCTION) (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 1 1 YEAR NS 2 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY 3 2 YEARS NS COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY For those aspiring to a professional or technical Learn the basic practical skills and knowledge Provides a nationally recognised qualification career in construction and civil engineering. COURSE SUMMARY required by someone aspiring to be a carpenter. including practical projects and theoretical Units studied include construction principles, For those who want to progress into Cover subjects including: Health, safety and work. Units include: Understanding construction site engineering, construction design, tendering higher education or professional roles, welfare; Technical information, quantities and technology; Preparing and using carpentry and estimating, construction technology, health such as architecture, quantity surveying communication; Knowledge of construction and joinery portable power tools; and Erect and safety, and construction in civil engineering. or site management. Study units such as technology; and Producing woodworking joints. structural carcassing. construction principles, construction design, WHERE NEXT? surveying in construction, graphical design, WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to a range of Higher Education and building regulations. Progress to study at Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. Progress to the Level 3 Diploma course or courses or directly to employment in civil ideally gain employment as an Apprentice. engineering, or Higher Apprenticeships in the WHERE NEXT? civil engineering sector. Progress to a range of Higher Education courses or directly to employment in construction or Higher Apprenticeships in the construction sector. 128 129 SITE CARPENTRY BENCH JOINERY PLUMBING “Everything has clicked into place with the Apprenticeship, I never could have imagined working for such a prestigious company – it’s been the best couple of years.”
KAYLEE ALLAN LEVEL 2 PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP
APPRENTICESHIP IN NOCN DIPLOMA IN CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY BENCH PLUMBING AND JOINERY JOINERY STUDIES (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2/3 24/15 MTHS NS 1 1 YEAR NS 2 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY There are two pathway options - a Site COURSE SUMMARY Covers the basic practical skills and Carpenter, normally based on a building site or Provides a nationally-recognised qualification knowledge required for those aspiring in a domestic/commercial premises carrying with practical projects and theoretical work. to be a Plumber. Subjects include: out fixing and building, installation of fittings, Study units include: Set up and operate cutting safe working practice, environment repair and maintenance, or a Bench Joiner and shaping machinery; Produce setting and sustainability, working in the employed in a workshop producing timber- out details for routine joinery products; and construction industry, drainage, based building components. Manufacture routine joinery products. copper, plastic and steel pipework, plumbing systems and WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? plumbing science. Progression to higher level employment Progress to the Level 3 Diploma course or opportunities. ideally gain employment as an Apprentice. WHERE NEXT? Progress to study at Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. 130 131 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL STUDIES AND DOMESTIC INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION HEATING LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 1 YEAR NS 1 1 YEAR NS TECHNICIAN 2 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY Covers topics including: Health & Safety in the For those seeking a career within the electrical COURSE SUMMARY Building Industry; Electrical Principles and 3 48 MTHS NS sector. Covers subjects including: safe working Combines practical training with some basic Processes for Building Services Engineering; practices; understanding environmental electrical theory. Units include: Health and Common Plumbing Processes; Cold Water COURSE SUMMARY protection systems; installation methods; safety, Principles of Electrical Science, Electrical Systems; Domestic Hot Water Systems; For individuals looking to train as a fully qualified practical craft skills and electrical science. installations technology, Installation of wiring Sanitation; Central Heating Systems and Drainage Gas Engineer. Learn how to plan, install, service, systems and enclosures. Systems commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing WHERE NEXT? and heating systems both inside and outside of Progress to study at Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. WHERE NEXT? properties. You will also undertake the following WHERE NEXT? We offer a Level 3 Diploma course for those who qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT and MET. Further Plumbing qualifications or an successfully complete the above course or have Apprenticeship. achieved the Level 2 elsewhere. WHERE NEXT? Progress on to a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Plumbing. 132 133 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN ELECTRICAL PROPERTY HOUSING INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE PROPERTY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 3 48 MTHS NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY 2 15 MTHS NS 3 18/24 MTHS NS Learn to install electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY settings and learn the knowledge, For those wanting to work and train in property Apprentices will work in a customer facing role skills and behaviours required to maintenance. Includes the maintenance of and be responsible for the administrative work achieve the Level 3 Electrotechnical plumbing, plant, safety systems, equipment, needed to support sustaining and creating Installation qualification. water hygiene and carrying out general repairs. successful tenancies and leaseholds in both private and public sectors. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Higher Level employment opportunities. Progress to a specialist area of construction or WHERE NEXT? higher level employment opportunities. Higher level professional/management roles or degree level qualifications or apprenticeships. 134 135 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk ENTRY None
LEVEL 1 None ENGINEERING, LEVEL 2 EAL Diploma Engineering Technologies FORENSIC AND EAL Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology APPLIED SCIENCE CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* LEVEL 3 MECHANICAL ENGINEER • SYSTEMS TOOLMAKER: T Level in Science ENGINEER • ELECTROMECHANICAL £15,000-£30,000 PER YEAR BTEC National Extended Diploma ENGINEER • LAB TECHNICIAN • FORENSIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEER: in Applied Science £22,000- £40,000 PER YEAR ANALYST • FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR • Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship FORENSIC SCIENTIST BTEC National Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation EAL Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies Engineering presents an exciting and dynamic world of immense possibilities! From BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering and Mechanical Engineering manufacturing and production technologies, electronic engineering, robotics, Engineering Technician Apprenticeship mechanical maintenance to welding, it’s all about solving problems using in Maintenance or Machining Civil Engineering Apprenticeship specialist technical and practical skills.
Employment in the Forensic Science industry has grown at an unprecedented rate over the last ten years, due largely to advances in technology, such as the National DNA Database. The police are also relying more on forensic techniques to help LEVEL 4/5 solve minor crimes. HNC/D Civil Engineering HNC General Engineering HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND Mechanical Engineering 136 137 STAFF AND FACILITIES As well as possessing teaching qualifications, our highly trained and qualified staff have relevant degrees in science and engineering subjects, whilst several possess postgraduate qualifications e.g. MSc in Materials Science. Many staff also have industry experience in the fields of science and engineering. Staff have also marked examination papers moderated coursework and written academic resources for scientific journals. You will be taught in realistic work environments, industry standard workshops and excellent STEM facilities (see page 28 for more about our STEM provision).
EAL DIPLOMA IN EAL DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING FABRICATION APPLIED Many students go on to study a range of subjects at university, including Engineering TECHNOLOGIES AND WELDING SCIENCE and Forensic Science whilst others take up Apprenticeships at Engineering organisations. LEVEL DURATION LOCATION ENGINEERING LEVEL DURATION LOCATION The College has close links with local employers 2 1 YEAR NS 3 2 YEARS QD and work placements are available. Students TECHNOLOGY have previously undertaken work experience at companies such as Network Rail, Patheon, COURSE SUMMARY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY CH2M, and Recycling Technologies. Covers a range of engineering competencies. Covers key knowledge and practical skills Subjects include: Electrical and electronic 2 1 YEAR NS needed to work as a technician within engineering; Welding engineering; science-based employment. Study units EVENTS AND INITIATIVES Maintenance engineering; Mechanical COURSE SUMMARY include: Practical Scientific Procedures and • You will participate in visits and trips; recent engineering; Pipework systems and Provides knowledge and understanding of a Techniques; Science Investigation Skills; examples have included “We The Curious” science mechanical engineering. range of fabrication and welding engineering Laboratory Techniques and their Application; centre in Bristol and STERIS Swindon competencies. Core units include: The and Contemporary Issues in Science. • Guest speakers and employers also visit College WHERE NEXT? engineering environment; Engineering techniques e.g. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering and mathematics and science principles; and WHERE NEXT? • Other projects involving engineering students Technologies or an Apprenticeship. Fabrication and welding principles. Progress to a higher education course at have included creating a Tree of Hope welded university or an Apprenticeship. from recycled scrap metal for Swindon Domestic WHERE NEXT? Abuse Support. Progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies or an Apprenticeship. 138 139 “There’s a stigma that Engineering is only for males but this is not true. The people on my course have been very welcoming and this has helped me come out of my shell because of the adult environment.” REBECCA FERNANDES LEVEL 2 ENGINEERING AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME
APPRENTICESHIP IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN EAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGIES LEVEL DURATION LOCATION MECHANICAL LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 36 MTHS NS ENGINEERING 3 2 YEARS NS COURSE SUMMARY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY Apprentices will provide technical support to Gain skills, knowledge and understanding of engineers and other construction professionals 3 2 YEARS NS engineering practices and processes. Core units in the design, development, construction, are: The Understanding of Engineering and commissioning, decommissioning, operation COURSE SUMMARY Environmental Health and Safety. Optional or maintenance of the built environment and Gain skills, knowledge and understanding of units include Mechanical Engineering, infrastructure. Learn key skills, knowledge and engineering practices and processes. Core units Maintenance Engineering, Welding, or behaviours around Design, Analysis, project are: Health and Safety; Communication; Engineering Electrical and Electronics Technologies. delivery and site engineering. project; Mathematics; Mechanical Principles; Electrical and Electronic principles, which are WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? supported by the appropriate optional units. Progress to one of our HNCs in Progression to an HNC/HND degree level Engineering, another university course, qualification. WHERE NEXT? employment or an Apprenticeship. Progress to one of our HNCs in Engineering, another university course, employment or a Higher Apprenticeship. 140 141
APPRENTICESHIP IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN T LEVEL IN ENGINEERING FORENSIC AND LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNICIAN CRIMINAL TECHNICIAN LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION INVESTIGATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS QD 3 48 MTHS NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 18/24 MTHS QD COURSE SUMMARY For those interested in a career in a science COURSE SUMMARY 3 2 YEARS NS COURSE SUMMARY laboratory environment, this course will allow Two pathways are available: Maintenance and Laboratory technicians work in a wide range you to develop the core knowledge and skills Machining: using practical skills for Mills, Lathes COURSE SUMMARY of organisations, including chemical, primary required. Your understanding will be assessed and Engineering drawing; mechanical/electrical Considered being a Crime Scene Investigator and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, through an examination and core skills through maintenance tasks, interpreting documents (CSI) or want to know the psychology of serial formulated products, nuclear companies and a practical employer-set project. and drawings; electrical maintenance and PLC killers? Offers theoretical and practical aspects analytical science services. Learn to work (Programmable logic controllers), engineering of real-life investigations which are brought to safely in a lab, how to follow quality procedures, WHERE NEXT? and manufacturing functions including life within a local, national and global context. produce, analyse and interpret data and Progress into employment, higher level communication software, off line programming regulatory requirements. technical training or study in the Science and quality control. WHERE NEXT? sector such as a Science Degree Programme. Higher Education courses such as Forensic WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Science or employment working in a variety of Progress to a Level 5 Apprenticeship programme Progress to one of our Engineering HNC/HND study related areas. in Laboratory and Science Technicians. degree level qualifications or to our Level 6 Apprentice Standard. 142 143 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
ENTRY/LEVEL 1
City and Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Hair and Beauty (Hairdressing Pathway or Beauty Pathway) City and Guilds Certificate in Hair and Beauty
LEVEL 2 HAIR City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Hairdressing Hair Professional Apprenticeship City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Beauty Therapy AND BEAUTY CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* HAIRDRESSING • IMAGE CONSULTANT HAIRDRESSER: £14,000-£30,000 PER YEAR SALON MANAGER • COLOUR CONSULTANT BEAUTY THERAPIST: £15,000- £20,000 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 BEAUTY THERAPIST • NAIL TECHNICIAN; SALON MANAGER: £18,000- £30,000 PER YEAR City and Guilds Advanced Technical SPA THERAPIST • SALON MANAGER Diploma in Hairdressing Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Those who work in the Hair and Beauty sector need to have a range of specialised City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Beauty & Spa skills. Once qualified, there are opportunities to travel and work all over the world. The sector offers good career progression routes from trainees to managers and future business owners.
Opportunities include: LEVEL 4/5 • Industry standard training clinics and a commercial Salon City and Guilds Diploma in • Work Experience with clients in a working environment Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques • Entry into competitions • Visits to manufacturers, trade shows and exhibitions. 144 145 STAFF AND FACILITIES Our staff are fully qualified in Hair and Beauty, Assessors Awards and Internal Quality Assurance. Some have run their own businesses and worked for various well-known salons/ companies. You will be taught in industry standard training clinics and a commercial salon, which contain the latest tools, resources and equipment.
PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY New College has links with many local salons and spas, which assists learners with placements. You will also undertake CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN assessments on paying clients. HAIR & HAIR & BEAUTY HAIR & BEAUTY Students have a vast array of progression routes (BEAUTY PATHWAY) (HAIRDRESSING PATHWAY) ranging from working within the industry or BEAUTY owning their own business, to progression to LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION Level 4/5 within a Higher Education setting. This 1 1 YEAR NS 1 1 YEAR NS is an excellent route into teaching within the ENTRY 3 1 YEAR NS industry; the possibilities are endless. COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY An introduction to practical beauty therapy An introduction to the complete range of An introduction to working in the hair and skills. Study units including: Skin care; Nail practical hairdressing skills. Units include: EVENTS AND INITIATIVES beauty sector. Learn about careers, beauty care, art application; Basic make-up application; Presenting a professional image in the salon; The • Trips and visits e.g. Trips to local Spas and trade shampoo and conditioning. Providing basic manicure and pedicure art of dressing hair and Salon reception duties. fairs and events such as Salon International and treatments. The Beauty Show UK WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? • Offering treatments as part of internal charity Progress to either Diploma in Hair and Beauty WHERE NEXT? Progress to the Technical Certificate in events e.g. Valentine’s Day Event at Level 1. Progress to the Technical Certificate in Beauty Hairdressing at Level 2 or an Apprenticeship. • Employer visits and trade days providing product Therapy at Level 2. updates, training and demonstrations. 146 147
CITY & GUILDS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN CITY & GUILDS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN APPRENTICESHIP IN “I’ve felt so welcomed BEAUTY HAIRDRESSING HAIR here and the Beauty course has really helped LEVEL DURATION LOCATION THERAPY PROFESSIONAL me flourish because you 2 1 YEAR NS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION have to be professional, 2 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY 2 24 MTHS NS learn how to talk to Develop practical skills in our dedicated training COURSE SUMMARY Salon. Gain skills, behaviours and knowledge COURSE SUMMARY clients and get to show Develop practical and technical skills to prepare in client communications, Health and Safety, Apprentices will work within a salon, towards a your personality.” you for a career or further training. Learn to perform cutting, styling and colouring hair. Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals. Topics treatments such as waxing, manicures, pedicures, covered at College include shampoo and make-up, eyelash and eyebrow treatments. WHERE NEXT? conditioning, cutting and styling techniques, and Progress to the Diploma in Hairdressing at client consultations. TIA STEP WHERE NEXT? Level 3 or an Apprenticeship. LEVEL 2 BEAUTY AS PART Progress to the Diploma in Beauty and Massage WHERE NEXT? OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME Therapy at Level 3. Progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing. 148 149
APPRENTICESHIP IN CITY & GUILDS ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN CITY & GUILDS ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED BEAUTY & SPA HAIRDRESSING ADVANCED AND CREATIVE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION BEAUTY HAIR 3 2 YEARS QD 3 2 YEARS NS THERAPY COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL Develop a wide range of practical skills and Gain knowledge of relevant salon and TECHNIQUES LEVEL DURATION LOCATION knowledge required for working in the beauty and hairdressing consultation techniques, LEVEL DURATION LOCATION spa therapy industry. Learn how to sell products communication and customer service skills and 3 15 MTHS NS and services to clients, provide body massage, commercial skills. Cut hair using a combination 4 2 YEARS NS facial and body electrotherapy treatments and of techniques; Creatively colour and lighten hair. COURSE SUMMARY dry spa treatments. COURSE SUMMARY Covers all of the core knowledge and skills WHERE NEXT? For those seeking to take their beauty career needed to become an advanced hairdresser. WHERE NEXT? Directly into employment or an Apprenticeship. to the next level. Learn advanced techniques This includes areas such as: creative restyles, Progress directly to employment or to the Level 4 such as using micro-pigmentation in treatment creative styling and dressing of the hair, advanced Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques. of aging and the application of micro- colour correction services and smoothing and dermabrasion techniques strengthening systems WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to employment in private practice, Roles including Creative hair stylists, Advanced beauty clinics, health hydros, cosmetic houses senior stylists, Senior hair professional or or aboard cruise liners. Specialist technicians. 108150 151109 * SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk PROGRESSION ENTRY None
LEVEL 1 BTEC Diploma in Exploring the Caring Sectors BTEC Award in Home Cooking Skills HEALTH AND LEVEL 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care SOCIAL CARE BTEC Award in Home Cooking Skills Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* NURSE; SOCIAL WORKER HEALTH VISITOR: £31,665- £44,503 PER YEAR PAEDIATRIC NURSE SOCIAL WORKER: £24,000- £40,000 PER YEAR HEALTH VISITOR NURSE: £24,907 - £38,890 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 NCFE Cache T Level Technical Our Health and Social Care programmes are an ideal start to a career in this wide Diploma in Health (Adult Nursing, Midwifery & Mental Health) ranging and rewarding area. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care With our close links to the Great Western Hospital and other health employers, these courses provide Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship you with the skills employers are looking for.
LEVEL 4/5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 152 153 STAFF AND FACILITIES Staff have teaching and specialist vocational qualifications as well as extensive relevant industry experience. Some staff also have degree and postgraduate qualifications in healthcare subjects and are members of regulatory bodies such as Social Work England. They also hold a variety of sector specific qualifications (dementia, food hygiene, first aid, assertiveness, substance misuse).
You will be taught in dedicated and well-equipped training rooms with specialised equipment links theory to practice. There are also “I chose to study dedicated rooms for home cooking. at New College
because there PREPARING YOU FOR WORK were more options AND UNIVERSITY and I wanted to Voluntary and compulsory placements within industry settings BTEC DIPLOMA IN BTEC AWARD IN meet new people. will give you real life experience and practical skills in working with teams, parents, clients and stakeholders. There are a range EXPLORING HOME I like that we have of guest speakers and opportunities to attend careers and opportunities to employability fairs. THE CARING COOKING work independently. Student career destinations have included residential care, youth SECTORS SKILLS After College, and community work and care support work. Students have also I want to go to gone on to study higher education qualifications including HNC/D LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION University to study Early Years; and degrees in nursing, midwifery, primary education, 1 1 YEAR QD 1 1 YEAR QD social work for physiotherapy and children’s nursing. young people.” COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY EVENTS AND INITIATIVES An introduction to the health sector which An introduction to basic cooking skills through • involvement in health promotions and campaigns develops skills useful in working with and caring following recipes for simple dishes and learning • Visits and initiatives e.g. charity fundraising activities including: for people of all ages. Your study will be based on how to use kitchen equipment safely. All recipes ISABELY Macmillan coffee mornings; team-building activities; visits to real, practical situations as this course contains are underpinned with knowledge about sourcing Auschwitz, Poland, Swindon Hindu and Cultural Centre; London a significant amount of volunteering during food, nutrition, hygiene and food safety. LOUBACK Body Show class time. • Guest speakers including speech and language therapist and health HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WHERE NEXT? sector employer fairs WHERE NEXT? The BTEC Award in Home Cooking Skills at Level 2. LEVEL 3 AS PART OF HER • Other projects have included: Care Home Take Over with Agincare, at STUDY PROGRAMME A BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health Lansdown Care Home and Edgehill Care Home; students working or and Social Care at Level 2. volunteering in frontline care roles during the COVID-19 pandemic; mass casualty simulation. 154 155
APPRENTICESHIP IN BTEC FIRST EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN ADULT CARE HEALTH AND WORKER SOCIAL CARE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 12/18 MTHS QD 2 2 YEARS QD COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who This course will give you a good understanding help adults with care and support needs to live as of the healthcare sector; the values, skills and independently and safely as possible. Includes a knowledge that are essential for a rewarding Diploma in Care at Level 2 career in care.
WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in A BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3. Care at Level 3 or a job in the health and social care sector such as a Health Care Assistant or Support Worker. New College students taking over the running of a care home in Swindon as part of their study programme. 156 157
BTEC AWARD IN NCFE CACHE T LEVEL TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN HOME HEALTH HEALTH AND LEAD ADULT (ADULT NURSING, MIDWIFERY COOKING & MENTAL HEALTH) SOCIAL CARE CARE WORKER SKILLS LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 2 YEARS QD 3 2 YEARS QD 3 12/18 MTHS QD 2 1 YEAR QD COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY For those interested in caring for people from birth Explore the range of needs within a variety of Lead Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff COURSE SUMMARY to death in the health care sector. The specialisms different health and social care settings. Learn who help adults with care and support needs to Provides the knowledge, skills and confidence for the Health T Level are: Supporting Healthcare about the various groups and organisations that live as independently and safely as possible. They to enjoy cooking meals at home. Follow simple - Supporting the Adult Nursing team; Supporting support children and vulnerable adults within have responsibility for providing supervision, recipes, learn how to use kitchen equipment Healthcare - Supporting the Midwifery team; the community. frontline leadership, guidance and direction for safely and gain a better understanding of Supporting Healthcare - Supporting the Mental others, or working autonomously, exercising nutrition, food hygiene and budgeting with Health team. You will complete a placement in WHERE NEXT? judgement and accountability. Includes a meal planning. any of the three pathways in order to relate theory A degree-level qualification in nursing, Diploma in Adult Care at Level 3. to practice. midwifery, mental health support or social WHERE NEXT? work including one of our HND/degree level WHERE NEXT? A Level 3 study programme. WHERE NEXT? qualifications. Alternatively, it can lead to jobs Progress to the Healthcare Assistant Progress to skilled employment or higher in the health and social care sector such as a Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship Level 3. level technical training or study in the Health Support/Care Worker. sector, including one of our HND/degree level qualifications. 158 159 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
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LEVEL 1 VTCT Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery HOSPITALITY LEVEL 2 VTCT Diploma in Professional Cookery (Technical Certificate) AND CATERING VTCT Diploma in Professional Food and Beverage Service CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* Commis Chef Apprenticeship CATERING MANAGER • EVENTS MANAGER CATERING MANAGER: £19,000-£40,000 PER YEAR CHEF • FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF RESTAURANT MANAGER: £18,000-£45,000 PER YEAR CHEF: £13,000-£50,000 PER YEAR
LEVEL 3 Want a career in catering or hospitality? Our professional training restaurant VTCT Diploma in Advanced at our North Star campus, The Barista Coffee Shop, and specialist teaching Professional Cookery VTCT Diploma in Professional Food and kitchens, all combine to provide you with the training you will need to Beverage Service Supervision Chef de Partie Apprenticeship start a career in an industry which can open many doors!
Our Catering and Hospitality courses has unlocked the potential of many students which has allowed them to carry those skills with them to work around the world, on private yachts and Michelin star restaurants. LEVEL 4/5 None 160 161
STAFF AND FACILITIES VTCT DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN VTCT DIPLOMA IN You will be taught by highly qualified staff/chefs with commercial experience. The College has an Industry INTRODUCTION COMMIS CHEF PROFESSIONAL standard training restaurant and coffee shop to provide real-life working environments for you to learn in. TO PROFESSIONAL LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COOKERY (TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE) COOKERY 2 15 MTHS NS PREPARING YOU FOR WORK LEVEL DURATION LOCATION AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY We have great work experience contacts with local Working in a professional kitchen, learn how to 2 1 YEAR NS businesses. Students have been able to undertake 1 1 YEAR QD carry out basic functions. Covers areas such as work experience opportunities with the Cheltenham culinary skills, producing dishes and menu items, COURSE SUMMARY Festival, Holiday Inn, Jurys Inn and many other COURSE SUMMARY meat preparation, reviewing and refreshing For those with a genuine enthusiasm for independent hotels within Swindon. Our training Provides an introduction to the Hospitality menus, basic costing including profit and loss, preparing/cooking food who are seeking to restaurant gives students the opportunity to prepare industry. Develop your knowledge and food safety, liaison with people and relevant become a Professional Chef. Work in our high quality food for paying guests. understanding of food safety and health and business skills. professional kitchens to prepare and cook local safety awareness and learn how to prepare and and international dishes and serve them to EVENTS AND INITIATIVES cook food by boiling, stewing, braising, baking, WHERE NEXT? customers in our College Restaurant. roasting, grilling, and frying. • Visits from guest speakers within the industry. Progression to Level 3 Chef De Partie Apprenticeship. This has included masterclasses from Head Chefs WHERE NEXT? at local restaurants and hotels including De Vere WHERE NEXT? Progress to Level 3 Professional Cookery or an Cotswold Water Park Progress to the Diploma in professional Cookery Advanced Apprenticeship. • Entry into competitions, including restaurant at Level 2 challenges and an annual Rotary Club cooking contest where students cook for the homeless • Hosting themed food events e.g. James Bond night at Barista Coffee Shop; Macmillan Coffee Mornings. 162 163
VTCT DIPLOMA IN VTCT DIPLOMA IN APPRENTICESHIP IN VTCT DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED CHEF DE PROFESSIONAL FOOD AND PROFESSIONAL PARTIE FOOD AND BEVERAGE COOKERY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION BEVERAGE SERVICE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 18 MTHS NS SERVICE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 3 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY For those wanting to enhance their culinary SUPERVISION 2 1 YEAR NS COURSE SUMMARY skills and build upon their current professional LEVEL DURATION LOCATION Gain practical skills that could see you working cookery experience. Gain the ability to work COURSE SUMMARY in areas like restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, the independently and lead a team in a busy and 3 1 YEAR NS For those wanting to work with customers in an armed forces, or at music events. Learn cooking challenging kitchen environment. Produce food environment such as a coffee shop, restaurant, techniques for meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, in high volumes and acquire highly methodical COURSE SUMMARY hotel, and more. Develop skills in Health and pastry and desserts. organisation skills. Develop skills, knowledge and understanding Safety, Food Hygiene regulations, customer for leading a team, supervising operations, service, communications, food service, barista WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? motivating and supporting team members, operation, serving in a bar, handling payments Progress to roles in the hospitality industry Progress to a higher-level job role within developing working relations with colleagues, and working within a busy team environment. as a Junior Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, the workplace, a higher degree level and improving customer service. Plan and Pastry Chef or Head Chef, depending on Apprenticeship or qualification. manage your own event in the restaurant and WHERE NEXT? qualifications, skills and experience and the learn the art of cocktail making. Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Food & establishment size. Beverage Service Supervision or a Level 3 WHERE NEXT? Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision. Enter a variety of roles working your way up to a Supervisor or Management level including Event Management, Restaurant or Coffee Shop, Wedding Planning, Management training courses in the Retail Industry or Customer Service roles. 164 165 PROGRESSION “New College is a great place to study; it has felt like a second home and I’ve enjoyed every bit of it! The Higher Education Centre is a great place to work if you want peace and quiet. There’s access to fantastic media ENTRY equipment on the Creative Media HND, the course has helped me decide None that I want to go on to do a top up year at Bournemouth University.” HENDRY LUI STARTED ON OCR LEVEL 2 MEDIA BEFORE PROGRESSING LEVEL 1 TO OCR LEVEL 3 MEDIA AND THEN HND CREATIVE MEDIA None
LEVEL 2 MEDIA BTEC Diploma in Creative Digital Media OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Media AND DIGITAL CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* ANIMATOR ANIMATOR: £14,000-£36,000 PER YEAR WEB DESIGNER COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPER: £19,500-£59,000 PER YEAR FILM/TV PRODUCTION WEB DESIGNER: £18,000- £40,000 PER YEAR GAMES DEVELOPER VIDEO EDITOR: £18,000-£45,000 PER YEAR. LEVEL 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Games Design) If you’re looking to become part of the exciting world of creative and digital BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Moving Image) media, then one of our courses may be for you!
You could develop practical and technical skills ranging from film-making skills (from development and pre-production through to postproduction and visual effects), digital animation, games and website production. As well as vocational courses in this area, we also offer A Levels in Media Studies and Film Studies – LEVEL 4/5 check out our A Level pathways on page 36. HND Creative Media Production (Film) HND Digital Design *SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk 166 167 “I felt confident that I could go to my teacher for support, when needed, and they would always go the extra mile to help me out. It’s vital for me to have this, especially for the industry I want to be in.” JAMES HANSEN LEVEL 3 DIGITAL MEDIA AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME
STAFF AND FACILITIES Staff are qualified to degree-level or higher in film and media. You will be taught in dedicated classrooms, each with access to a computer suite. There is equipment to facilitate most media productions, from cameras and lenses to green screen and lights and computer software packages.
PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY Students undertake a compulsory career development and work experience unit to help them prepare for seeking work and higher education. Links with national agencies and employers are sought to encourage further professional development. You will develop relevant, transferable skills on a daily basis, from teamwork, ICT skills and innovation, to realworld problem solving. Previous students have gone on to study at some of the country’s most prestigious film schools and universities, including Bournemouth, Falmouth, UWE and Bath Spa.
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES • Speaker visits and trips • National and international competitions with the opportunity to win prizes, gain recognition and showcase work to top industry professionals. Previous student winners include My Rode Reel competition; Devizes Film Festival (Best Drama); and Future Tech Superstar at The Techies Awards for Swindon and Wiltshire. Film students have also been entered for the Moving Image Awards and were awarded with ‘Highly Commended’. 168 169
BTEC DIPLOMA IN OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA CREATIVE CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL DURATION LOCATION MEDIA PRACTICE MEDIA (GAMES DESIGN) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 1 YEAR QD PRACTICE LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 1 YEAR QD COURSE SUMMARY (MOVING IMAGE) An essential foundation for anyone seeking a 3 2 YEARS QD LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY career in the creative industries. Explore areas For those looking to become part of the such as television, graphics, photography, COURSE SUMMARY 3 2 YEARS QD exciting world of digital media. Covers digital advertising and animation through work on your Interested in the dynamic and creative world media sectors and audiences, moving image own productions. of animation and the production of video COURSE SUMMARY production, digital games production, website games? Learn about 2D and 3D animation Learn how media products are created and production and animation for digital media. WHERE NEXT? and how to produce digital games. To help used by consumers. You will then apply Progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in you create far-off worlds and wonderful knowledge to your own productions and case WHERE NEXT? Creative Digital Media Practice (Moving Image). animated characters, you’ll be taught how to studies; developing the planning, production, Progress to a Level 3 programme in Media use 3DS Max, Animate, After Effects, Premiere, and editing skills needed for an exciting career Production, Art and Design or Computing. Photoshop and Illustrator. in media production. Alternatively, you can enter employment. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to one of our BA programmes in Graphics A relevant degree-level course such as the or Illustration or other degree level courses. HND Creative Media Production (Film) at New College. Alternatively, employment within the media industry. 170 171172 * SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk PROGRESSION ENTRY None
LEVEL 1 Certificate in Digital Music Production (Rockschool) PERFORMING BTEC Certificate in Media Make-up LEVEL 2 OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in ARTS AND Performing Arts Certificate in Digital Music Production (Rockschool) BTEC Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills MEDIA MAKEUP (Media Make-up) CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* ACTOR • THEATRE DIRECTOR • DRAMA TEACHER DRAMA TEACHER: £23,720- £61,000 PER YEAR THEATRE PROGRAMMER OR PRODUCER CLASSICAL MUSICIAN: £23,000-£40,000 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 MAKE-UP ARTIST • DANCER STAGE MANAGER: £18,000-£45,000 PER YEAR BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN BTEC National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Dance) Digital Music Production (Rockschool) Explore a wide range of performance skills in dance, music, acting, performing arts, BTEC National Extended Diploma in Production Arts Practice media makeup, drama and digital music production. (Media Make-up)
You will be able to combine your creativity with technical skills to develop original content. As well as vocational courses in this area, we also offer A Levels in Drama and Music – check out our A Level pathways on page 49. LEVEL 4/5/6 HND Media Make-up (Production Arts) BA in Advanced Make-up, Hair and Prosthetics 172 173 STAFF AND FACILITIES PREPARING YOU FOR Staff are qualified to at least first degree level or WORK AND UNIVERSITY higher, across all performing arts disciplines. The Students can experience real-life work through majority are currently, or were formerly, engaged participation in targeted employability projects, in additional professional or industry-based project briefs and work-based activities. work outside College. Previous students have gone on to study at some of the country’s most prestigious performance- We have some fantastic facilities available for based schools and universities, including our students, including: LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic, BIMM, Birmingham • Phoenix Theatre. This boasts a professional Conservatoire, LABAN, Northern Ballet and lighting rig and control box. The area of the RADA. Media Make-up students have progressed auditorium is 300m2 with a maximum seating to London College of Fashion, Southampton and capacity of 240. The space is flexible and allows Bournemouth universities as well as continued for ‘in the round’, ‘thrust’ and ‘traverse’ styles on the College HND in Media Make-up. of staging. There are also dressing rooms and a scene preparation room. Two Dance Studios CERTIFICATE IN BTEC CERTIFICATE IN with fully sprung specialist wooden floors and EVENTS AND INITIATIVES practice mirrors; the perfect location for any • Visits and Trips e.g. West End Theatres; Disney; DIGITAL MUSIC MEDIA dance or fitness class or activity. Each studio international make-up trade shows, New also has air-conditioning, a sound system York, Pineapple Dance Studios and London PRODUCTION MAKE-UP and is wi-fi enabled. Each space is 150m2 and Contemporary Dance School (ROCKSCHOOL) comfortably seats 60 for shows. • National and international competitions where LEVEL DURATION LOCATION • Digital recording studio. This consists of a you will have the opportunity to win prizes, gain LEVEL DURATION LOCATION recognition and showcase your work to top 1 1 YEAR QD Control Room, fully equipped with a Mac Pro 1 1 YEAR QD and up to date sequencing software packages industry professionals and a Live Room; an acoustically designed • Participation in: National Theatre (NT) COURSE SUMMARY For those with a passion for Fashion, TV, Film space containing a five piece Yamaha drum Connections, One Act Festival, Schools Dance COURSE SUMMARY and Theatrical Make-up, as well as an interest kit, guitar amps, synths and keyboards. Platform, the Swindon Music Festival An introduction to Music Technology. You in Art & Design and 3D work. Participate in lots • Two Media Makeup Studios. These are • Guest speakers and industry experts will learn how to use music sequencing and of exciting, highly practical projects, live briefs, fully functional to industry standards - an • Other projects have included Zombie Nightmare production software and hardware in a range of competitions, shows inspirational and vibrant learning environment. event at The Brunel Shopping Centre; College musical styles. Pantomime and productions e.g. Legally Blonde; pop-up shop in Swindon Town centre. WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to a Level 2 in Digital Music Production. Progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills. 174 175
CERTIFICATE IN OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN BTEC DIPLOMA IN ROCKSCHOOL DIGITAL MUSIC PERFORMING PERFORMING DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION ARTS & PRODUCTION PRODUCTION (ROCKSCHOOL) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION ARTS INDUSTRY LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION 2 1 YEAR QD 3 2 YEARS QD 2 1 YEAR QD SKILLS COURSE SUMMARY (MEDIA MAKE-UP) COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY An opportunity for aspiring young performers LEVEL DURATION LOCATION For anyone with a keen interest in Music Suitable for anyone with a keen interest in Music to develop and refine their technical and Technology, who wishes to study modern digital Technology, who enjoys creating and listening performance skills. Participate in a variety of 2 1 YEAR QD styles of music production e.g. house, hip hop, to different styles, and who wishes to develop projects and performances designed to broaden drum & bass, electronica, and traditional studio practical experience in preparation for study at your understanding of the world of performance. COURSE SUMMARY recording techniques. a higher level. Provides a taster into the world of a makeup WHERE NEXT? artist. For those who have a passion for Fashion, WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress to the BTEC Level 3 Extended TV, Film and Theatrical Make-up, as well as an A suitable university course or a technology/ Progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Digital Diploma in Dance or Performing Arts. interest in Art & Design and 3D work. Participate computer–orientated career. Music Production. in lots of exciting, highly practical projects, live briefs, competitions, shows.
WHERE NEXT? Progress to the Level 3 BTEC Production Arts (Make-up). 176 177
“New College has been a great experience for me and has given me the confidence to take the BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN subjects I am interested in. It BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN has also given me the freedom PERFORMING PERFORMING PRODUCTION to be more responsible and organise my own diary and daily ARTS PRACTICE ARTS PRACTICE ARTS PRACTICE (DANCE) (MEDIA MAKE-UP) routines. I love the dance studio LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION as I get time to practise in there 3 2 YEARS QD and choreograph my dance 3 2 YEARS QD 3 2 YEARS QD routines. I also love the Theatre.” COURSE SUMMARY A foundation for anyone wanting to become a COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY Performer, developing skills in acting, singing, Explore performance styles across urban, Suitable for those who have a passion for Fashion, dance and musical theatre. Teaching is tailored contemporary and ballet. Additional sessions TV, special effects, Film and Theatrical Make-up, to your experience and skill level, involving live in body conditioning, jazz and improvisation will as well as an interest in theatre production and JESSICA NELMES and filmed performances to an audience and to help you develop a complete understanding of art. Participate in lots of exciting, highly practical PERFORMING ARTS LEVEL 2 camera, research, presentations and vlogs. the physical and creative tools a dancer has. projects, live briefs and shows. AS PART OF HER STUDY PROGRAMME WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? WHERE NEXT? Progress directly into the Performing Arts industry, Progress to a suitable course at universities, Progress to our HND Media Make-up or Drama School, University, Music Academies and conservatoires and dance studios or directly another HND/degree level course or directly other technical training institutions. into the dance industry. into employment. 178 179 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk “I enjoyed that I was learning about what I wanted to do in the future and the course really confirmed that it was the career route I wanted to pursue. The trips that we went on were a lot of fun; I ENTRY enjoyed camping in Wales where we went caving and sea kayaking. None The Public Services course at New College is perfect for someone who is looking for a mix of theory and practical.” JOSHUA NASH FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 PUBLIC SERVICES BTEC, HNC PUBLIC SERVICES NCFE Diploma in Public Services
LEVEL 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate PUBLIC in Public Services SERVICES CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* THE POLICE POLICE OFFICER: £21,000- £41,500 PER YEAR ARMED SERVICES ARMY OFFICER: £27,000- £42,000 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 AMBULANCE SERVICE FIREFIGHTER: £23,500-£38,500 PER YEAR BTEC National Extended Diploma FIRE SERVICE PARAMEDIC: £24,907- £37,890 PER YEAR in Uniformed Protective Services From preparing you for the Armed Forces, through to developing skills for the Police, Prison or Fire Services, or perhaps into a career in criminal justice, our courses will provide you with the skills and LEVEL 4/5 knowledge you need for a rewarding career. HND Public Services (Crime and Criminal Justice) 180 181 STAFF AND FACILITIES All staff have industry experience in the Public Services sector. You will have access to a range of facilities and resources including resources to facilitate outdoor pursuits, Gym and Fitness Suite, the College’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and dedicated computer rooms.
PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY There are plenty of opportunities for you to engage with public services employers and gain relevant skills. Student destinations have included: HNC/HND at College; 1 year top-up degree at the University of Gloucestershire; NCFE DIPLOMA IN BTEC FIRST EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN Armed Forces; Criminal Justice System and the Police. PUBLIC PUBLIC UNIFORMED SERVICES SERVICES PROTECTIVE EVENTS AND INITIATIVES • Practical activities facilitated by the police at LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION SERVICES various locations and Army/Navy/RAF hosted 1 1 YEAR QD 2 1 YEAR QD activities. Recent projects have also included a LEVEL DURATION LOCATION mass casualty simulation event 3 2 YEARS QD • Visits and trips have included: Youth Offending COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY team; a day spent at the Fire Service; House of Develop your team work skills and understanding Provides a good introduction for those hoping Parliament; Ninja Warrior and Crown Courts. Army of working in Public Services. Take part in day for a career in the Public Services (the Police, COURSE SUMMARY Week allows you to spend a week with the Army trips, practical projects and activities. Fire Service, Armed Forces, Ambulance For those seeking a career in The Police, Fire to explore what life is like Service, Prison Service, Revenue and Customs, Service, Prison Service, Armed Forces, Customs • Guest speakers from a range of public services WHERE NEXT? Coastguard and Local Authorities). Take part in and Excise - or the Security Services or Probation outdoor activities, carry out research projects providers. Progress to the Level 2 Extended Certificate. Service. Provides an in-depth study of a range and study situations that affect the public sector. of public service operations. Includes outdoor pursuit experience, extensive contact with WHERE NEXT? public service workers, practical assignments Progress to a Level 3 Diploma. and projects. WHERE NEXT? Progress to our HND in Public Services or a suitable degree course or employment. 182 183 * PROGRESSION SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
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LEVEL 1 NCFE Certificate in Sport SPORT AND LEISURE LEVEL 2 CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* SPORTS COACH LEISURE CENTRE MANAGER: £18,000-£35,000 PER YEAR NCFE Diploma in Sport 1st4sport Certificate in Coaching PE TEACHER PE TEACHER: £18,000-£40,000 PER YEAR ActiveIQ Diploma in LEISURE CENTRE MANAGER COACH: £14,000-£35,000 PER YEAR Fitness Professionals PERSONAL TRAINER SPORTS SCIENTIST: £18,000-£60,000 PER YEAR
If you love sport, are aware of the benefits of fitness for health and want LEVEL 3 to improve your understanding of a range of sports as a performer, coach NCFE Extended Diploma in and official, then we have a course for you. Sport and Physical Activity (Sport and Exercise Science) With opportunities in many areas of the industry, careers such as coaching, sports NCFE Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity science, outdoor adventure and fitness offer really exciting and inspiring choices. (Working in Sport and Leisure) ActiveIQ Diploma in Fitness Professionals
LEVEL 4/5 HND Sport 184 185 STAFF AND FACILITIES Staff possess a range of qualifications from degrees in teaching and coaching to fitness qualifications and short courses such as First Aid. Many have experience of the fitness industry - in management, fitness, sales and marketing and personal training roles - and experience of playing professional sport. Our facilities are extensive: there is a Sports Centre with a dedicated sports hall and fitness suite and a 3G pitch. You can also access reduced gym membership fees.
“I have noticed the difference PREPARING YOU FOR WORK AND UNIVERSITY between school Level 1 and 2 students work with Swindon Borough Council to help and College, with a Sports Access event for SEN pupils whilst Level 3 students and it’s nice to undertake a compulsory work placement in a sports organisation. NCFE CERTIFICATE IN 1ST4SPORT CERTIFICATE IN be doing what Student destinations have included: Disability Coach for Street SPORT COACHING I want to do to Games’ Personal trainer; GWH Cardiac department; Football (SPORT STUDENTS ONLY) move towards a Coaching; Apprenticeships, followed by permanent employment LEVEL DURATION LOCATION specific career. with Swindon Town Football Club. Higher education destinations LEVEL DURATION LOCATION have included: US universities on football scholarships; 1 1 YEAR QD I want to be a Universities of Texas and Iowa on tennis scholarships; courses in 2 1 YEAR QD coach/ player PE teaching, coaching and physiotherapy. COURSE SUMMARY and be a rugby An introduction to working in the sport and COURSE SUMMARY leisure industry and preparing for a career in this Provides the skills and knowledge to be able to coach.” field. Topics include: Personal exercise, fitness plan, deliver and evaluate linked and progressive EVENTS AND INITIATIVES and nutrition; Taking part in sport; Leading others coaching sessions. • Recent trips have included: the Cotswold Water Park; fitness testing and Strength and conditioning. sessions at university; sports conferences at university and links WHERE NEXT? with local schools to promote exercise and lead sessions WHERE NEXT? This programme is for Level 3 students and will • Guest speakers and industry experts. TOBY Progress to the Diploma in Sport at Level 2 or widen progression opportunities in coaching. BOND an Apprenticeship. LEVEL 2 SPORT COACHING AS PART OF HIS STUDY PROGRAMME 186 187 “My sixth form didn’t offer the type of course that I wanted, so New College was a great choice for me. There’s a lot more freedom, opportunity and independence here. I had the chance to get involved in extra activities, including a sport coaching workshop from Swindon Borough Council. After College I would like to become a personal trainer and one SPORTS ACADEMIES NCFE DIPLOMA IN day own my own gym.” FOOTBALL/ SPORT ELI RIDGWAY LEVEL 3 SPORT AS PART OF BASKETBALL/ LEVEL DURATION LOCATION HIS STUDY PROGRAMME NETBALL 2 1 YEAR QD LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY An introduction for a career in sport or fitness. 2 1 YEAR QD Topics include: Participating in Sport; Sports Coaching; Developing sporting skills and tactical COURSE SUMMARY awareness; Planning and running a sports event Our Sports Academies provide sport and training and Sports volunteering. in combination with full-time education; either an A Level pathway or vocational programme. WHERE NEXT? They develop fitness, technical ability, tactical Progress to the Level 3 in Working in Sport, the understanding and social development within the Level 3 in Sport & Exercise Science, or to an A Level specific sport. Training is provided by specialist programme. coaches and players have the opportunity to compete at regional and national levels.
WHERE NEXT? Players will have the opportunity to be scouted by regional and national selectors through the College’s fixtures and tournaments. 188 189
ACTIVEIQ DIPLOMA IN NCFE EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN NCFE EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN FITNESS SPORT AND SPORT AND PROFESSIONALS PHYSICAL PHYSICAL LEVEL DURATION LOCATION ACTIVITY ACTIVITY 2/3 1/2 YEARS QD (SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE) (WORKING IN SPORT AND LEISURE) LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION COURSE SUMMARY Provides the knowledge and skills to work in 3 2 YEARS QD 3 1 YEAR QD a variety of customer-facing roles within the fitness industry; including, fitness instructing COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY and personal training. In Year One, you achieve Provides the knowledge and understanding Provides the key knowledge and practical skills the Level 2 Diploma and in Year 2 you complete of theoretical and practical aspects of Sports required to work within the sports industry. the Level 3 Diploma. Science. Topics include: Sport and Exercise Topics include: Sports Coaching; Training and Psychology; Sport Injuries; Sports Nutrition; Fitness; Leadership in Sport; Current Issues in WHERE NEXT? Instructing Physical Activity & Exercise; Sport and Anatomy; Physiology in Sport and On completion of the 2 year diploma, progress Anatomy for Sport and Exercise; Practical Sport Practical Sports Study. into direct employment in the Fitness Industry Performance and Sport & Exercise Massage. as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor or WHERE NEXT? Sports Massage Therapist. WHERE NEXT? Progress to one of our HND/degree level Progress to one of our HND/degree level qualifications or a Sports-related degree-level qualifications or a relevant course in Sport Therapy, course at university or to employment. Sport Science, Sport Business and Sport Coaching. 190 191172 * “My teachers have plenty of industry experience and have offered me great SOURCE: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk PROGRESSION advice and insight into the tourism industry. I had the chance to attend a trip to the British Airways Learning Academy - this really developed my ENTRY understanding of a Cabin Crew role and inspired me to take this career path None myself. New College allowed me to develop and helped me land my dream job. After I complete my studies I will be starting a job with Wizz Air.” HUBERT KOPIECKI FORMER NEW COLLEGE STUDENT LEVEL 1 LEVEL 3 BTEC TRAVEL AND TOURISM | CABIN CREW BTEC Travel & Tourism
TRAVEL AND LEVEL 2 BTEC Extended Certificate TOURISM in Travel & Tourism CAREER PATHWAYS INCLUDE: WHAT COULD I EARN?* CABIN CREW VISITOR ATTRACTION GENERAL MANAGER: £22,000-£50,000 PER YEAR HOTEL MANAGER TRAVEL AGENT: £14,000-£40,000 PER YEAR TOUR MANAGER AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT TRAVEL AGENT £13,000-£40,000 PER YEAR LEVEL 3 HOTEL MANAGER: £20,000-£60,000 PER YEAR BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism TOUR MANAGER: £16,000-£30,000 PER YEAR CABIN CREW: £13,550-£30,000 PER YEAR
If you’re seeking a career in the travel and tourism sector, look no further! You’ll study different aspects of and functions within tourism including customer service, operations and sales and marketing. LEVEL 4/5 As well as developing specific skills, you will develop a broad range of skills which can be HND International Travel and Tourism applied to many areas. These include interview, customer service and presentation skills. You will also develop your knowledge of short and long-haul destinations. 192 193
STAFF AND FACILITIES BTEC IN BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN Staff are experienced teachers, who have also worked with leading travel and tourism organisations TRAVEL & TRAVEL & TRAVEL & and have good links within the industry. TOURISM TOURISM TOURISM
PREPARING YOU FOR LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION LEVEL DURATION LOCATION WORK AND UNIVERSITY 1 1 YEAR NS 2 1 YEAR NS 3 2 YEARS NS Students have progressed onto university to study courses in tourism and events management. Others have chosen to work and COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY COURSE SUMMARY several students have successfully achieved For those interested in a career in the travel Provides you with the knowledge, skills and This course includes aspects of customer care full time employment with TUI, Wizz Air and industry. This course is equivalent to one understanding needed for employment or and administration, as well as the study of Heathrow Airport. GCSE and can be studied alongside a wider further study. Units include the business of destinations, holidays and attractions. Study foundation programme. travel and tourism, event organisation and the business of travel and tourism, event customer service. organisation and customer service and you also EVENTS AND INITIATIVES WHERE NEXT? undertake a 45 day work placement. • Trips and visits – recent ones have included Progress to a Level 2 qualification in Travel WHERE NEXT? a British Airways S.E.P. Training Day; and Tourism. BTEC L3 Travel and Tourism, to employment or an WHERE NEXT? Disneyland Paris apprenticeship in the travel and tourism industry. Progress to an HNC/HND, foundation degree or • Guest speakers and industry experts degree, to employment or an Apprenticeship in • Work and employer experience – previous the travel and tourism industry. examples have included Cheltenham Festival, and Hotel Takeover of the Crowne Plaza Hotel covering roles such as operations, restaurant and customer relations. 194 195
HIGHER EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AT COLLEGE It’s never too early to start thinking about your next steps. Most of our courses lead to master trade qualifications and Higher Education.
Our HE courses are listed overleaf - go to our website or HE prospectus to find out what you could be doing next. 196 197 “The course itself opens doors to not only the Public Service sectors, DIPLOMAS but other avenues such as national security, government and maybe lead LEVEL 4/5/6 to links such as international relations L4/5/6 Diploma in Business Management which I understood more and more of throughout my studies.” Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training STEPHANIE SMALL Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training PROGRESSED TO HNC/D PUBLIC SERVICES FROM Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling BTEC PUBLIC SERVICES COURSE AT NEW COLLEGE FOUNDATION HNC/HND PROFESSIONAL HND Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles) DEGREES HND Art & Design QUALIFICATIONS Foundation Degree (Product Design – Ceramics) AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting Creative Writing and Publishing HND Art & Design (Photography) CIPD Level 5 Certificate in Foundation Degree Cyber Security Human Resource Management HND Art & Design (Fine Art Practice) Foundation Degree Early Years HND Art & Design (Digital Design) Foundation Degree Educational Practice HND Business Foundation Degree Health and Social Care HND Computing Foundation Degree Manufacturing Engineering ACCESS TO HE HND Creative Media Production (Film) Computing; Education Studies; Health Professions (Nursing and Midwifery); Science and HND International Travel and Tourism Management Maths; Social Sciences, Policing and Criminology, and Humanities and Social Sciences. BA (HONS) HND Media Make-Up (Production Arts) BA Hons Illustration HND Public and Emergency Services BA Hons Graphic Design HND Sport BA Hons Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) HND/C Civil Engineering DISTANCE BA Hons Education HNC General Engineering and Lifelong Learning (Top-up) HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering LEARNING Health Professions; Criminology and BA Hons Advanced Make-up, HNC Construction and the Built Environment Hair and Prosthetics Psychology; Business and Management; Midwifery; Nursing. 198 199 SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Our exciting new £21 million Institute of Technology (IoT) is scheduled to open in September 2021, located in modern facilities at North Star. The IoT aims to bring about a step-change in progression to HE, seeing over 1,000 students and Apprentices trained and achieving qualifications to undergraduate and master’s level in the region each year.
Specialist STEM (science, technology, task briefs and projects will be designed by engineering and mathematics) provision will employers to ensure the practical application initially focus on three sectors: of theory.
• Advanced engineering / high value The initiative encompasses close collaboration manufacturing between the College, other education institutions • Digital information and communications such as the University of Gloucestershire and technology / application within creative industries Oxford Brookes University and major employers • Health and life sciences. including Nationwide, Catalent Pharma Solutions, BMW Group, Recycling Technologies Students will be taught in real-world and Excalibur Communications. environments with access to laboratory and testing facilities, collaboration suites and Further information will be available as the embedded research opportunities. Simulations, project progresses, on our website. TO CIRENCESTER 200 TO HIGHWORTH 201 NORTH STAR QUEENS DRIVE
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M4 TO LONDON BY BIKE J15 Queens Drive is easily accessed by cycle paths and we can provide GETTING TO OUR TO MARLBOROUGH A419 a local cycle map. We have a large number of covered cycle hoops and COLLEGE CAMPUSES four secure cycle tunnels. OPEN EVENTS AND CONTACT DETAILS OPEN EVENT DATES QUEENS DRIVE NORTH STAR OPEN DAY OPEN EVENING SAT 10 OCT 2020 THURS 8 OCT 2020 OPEN EVENING OPEN DAY WED 27 JAN 2021 SAT 7 NOV 2020 OPEN EVENING OPEN EVENING THUR 18 MAR 2021 TUES 12 JAN 2021 OPEN EVENING OPEN EVENING THUR 1 JULY 2021 WED 30 MAR 2021 CONTACT DETAILS QUEENS DRIVE CAMPUS NORTH STAR CAMPUS Queens Drive North Star Avenue Swindon SN3 1AH Swindon SN2 1DY
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