Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships 2018-2019
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FULL-TIME COURSES & APPRENTICESHIPS 2018-2019 Greater opportunities within easy reach Windsor Forest Colleges Group was formed in May 2017 through a partnership between East Berkshire College and Strode’s College. With three local colleges in Berkshire and Surrey, we can help you unlock a world of opportunities and reach your destination. Our campuses are ideally situated, so travelling to us by bus, car, train or even by foot, couldn’t be easier. We also have travel schemes to help you save money on your journey to college. To find out if you’re eligible or to plan your route to college, please visit www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/travel Langley College Strode’s College Windsor College Contact us Station Road High Street St Leonards Road 01753 793000 Langley Egham Windsor [email protected] Berkshire SL3 8BY Surrey TW20 9DR Berkshire SL4 3AZ www.windsor-forest.ac.uk Part of the Windsor Forest Colleges Group. CONTENTS 2 Welcome 3 5 reasons to study with us 4 Your path to college 6CONTENTS It’s all about you 9 You Can activities and sports programme 102 SupportingWelcome you all the way 123 Funding5 reasons your to choose studies East Berkshire College Open Days 144 Guide to qualifications & entry requirementsYour path to college #ExploreAndEnrol 186 Apprenticeships & TraineeshipsCareers: It’s all about you 228 FoundationYou Can activities Learning and sports programme 2410 AccessSupporting to Higher you all Education the way For a full list of our Open Day dates 2612 HigherFunding Education your studies see the back cover or visit our website 14 Guide to qualifications & entry requirements www.windsor-forest.ac.uk/opendays 29 LANGLEY COLLEGE 18 Apprenticeships & Traineeships 3422 BusinessFoundation Learning 3624 Computing and IT Access to Higher Education 3826 ConstructionHigher Education 42 Engineering Technology 29 Windsor College 44 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 34 A Levels & GCSEs 46 Health, Care and Childcare 38 Business & Accounting 48 Hospitality and Catering 40 Creative Studies 50 Learn English (ESOL) 43 Science 52 Motor Vehicle 5445 PublicLangley Services College 5650 Sport Business & Accounting 5852 Travel and TourismComputing & IT 54 Construction 61 STRODE’S COLLEGE 58 Engineering Technology 6660 A Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Levels, BTECs and GCSEs 6962 Art, Design and MediaHealth, Care & Childcare 7264 Business, IT and ComputingHospitality & Catering 7466 ScienceLearn English (ESOL) 7668 Sport, Travel and Performing ArtsMotor Vehicle Engineering 7970 WINDSOR COLLEGEPublic Services 72 Sport 84 A Levels, BTECs and GCSEs 74 Travel & Tourism 88 Business 76 Index 90 Creative Studies - Art, Media, 78 Performing Arts and Visual MerchandisingHow to apply 92 Science 94 How to apply 1 ELCOME EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE elcome to our 2018-19 prospectus for full-time courses and apprenticeships, where you will Wfind all you need to know about the opportunities available to you. At Windsor Forest Colleges Group, we can help you unlock Our friendly, personal approach and commitment to high a world of opportunities. Whether you want to go to standards is reflected in our values: university, start your career, change direction, undertake an apprenticeship or take the first step into employment, we can § Learners First – placing our students at the heart of all help you achieve your ambitions. we do § Community – working collaboratively to achieve We are pleased to tell you that East Berkshire College and § Empowering – enabling all in a caring environment to Strode’s College in Surrey merged on 9 May 2017 in order to achieve their full potential create a larger college group, under the name the Windsor Forest Colleges Group. This is an exciting time for us as our § Excellence – a culture of creativity, high expectations, partnership will enable us to provide greater opportunities ambition and aspiration for young people and adults in Berkshire, Surrey and the § Diversity – celebrating diversity and inclusivity as a key surrounding areas. to our success Together we provide over 800 full-time, part-time and § Integrity – honesty, openness and trust at the heart of apprenticeship courses in various subjects, from entry level college life right through to Higher Education. We deliver high quality § Respect – showing fairness, courtesy and mutual respect education and training to over 8,000 students and businesses We are extremely proud of the difference we make to the each year from our three state-of-the-art campuses: Langley lives of our students in improving their prospects. Every year, College, Strode’s College and Windsor College. we help thousands of people build their confidence, raise their aspirations and develop the skills they need to create Each of our colleges will provide you with a high-quality their future. learning environment with all the latest equipment, resources and mobile technologies. Our Langley College provides No matter what path you wish to follow, you can rest assured innovative technical and professional education, while that we have the high quality facilities, inspirational teaching Strode’s College and Windsor College offer an exceptional methods and extensive partnerships to prepare you for sixth form learning experience with an extensive range of your future. A Levels, BTECs and GCSEs. Over the following pages, you will find details on our courses, As a student with us, you will predominately identify with facilities, services and the ways we can support you. We one particular college campus, but being part of a larger believe this will give you an insight into college life and what college group means you will benefit from greater learning you could achieve with us. opportunities, access to a wider range of resources and more progression routes. It is the best of both worlds – the We look forward to seeing you at one of our Open Days and specialist expertise and personal approach of an individual hopefully at the start of term next year. college with all the advantages of a larger college group! We recognise that each student is an individual and we provide responsive and inspiring study programmes to enable you to fulfil your potential. As well as working towards a recognised qualification, we offer you lots of additional support and opportunities to enrich your learning experience and help you stand out to universities and employers. KATE WEBB ROWAN COOKSON Group Principal & Chief Executive Principal REASONS TO STUDY WITH US Quality Success We have invested heavily in our colleges to provide you Providing you with an excellent education is our number one with the latest technology, top class facilities and high priority and we have a strong success record in helping our quality teaching. students achieve their potential. § State-of-the-art facilities (e.g. hair and beauty salon, § Students go on to exciting employment opportunities Hospitality & Catering Academy and STEM Centre). and top universities (e.g. Russell Group universities). § £30m investment in our Langley College to provide a § 95% pass rate for Higher Education courses in 2016. 21st century learning environment. § Our A Level results are consistently high. For example, § Lecturers with years of experience in their industries. our Strode’s College celebrated a 98% overall pass rate § Learn using the latest industry-specific equipment you’ll and 100% pass rate in 27 A Level subjects in 2016-17. find in the workplace and the latest mobile technologies. § Our overall achievement rate for apprenticeships (all § The College has been awarded the QAA quality mark for ages) is above the national average. Higher Education provision. § Someone who completed a level three course at the College can expect to earn, on average, around Passport to employment £136,330 more over the course of their working life than someone with level two qualifications (Source: EMSI). We can prepare you for the future by giving you the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure you stand out to employers and universities. You’ll learn using the latest Vibrant student life technology and be taught by lecturers who have worked From sports to social events, we have lots going on outside in industry. the classroom to help you develop the skills you need for work and life, make friends and enjoy learning. We also have § Extensive links with local employers (from Microsoft to a team of advisers to support you during your time here. Stoke Park Hotel). § § Work experience programmes and internships. 94% of students say the standard of teaching is good (Learner Satisfaction Survey 2016). § Industry recognised qualifications. § Dedicated Student Finance team providing advice on § Over 2,000 students undertook work experience last year financial support. § Help accessing and applying for job opportunities or § Train and bus pass schemes to help you save up to university. 50% on travel costs. § Enjoy a package of extra benefits and opportunities Choice (e.g. sports and enrichment activities, discounted With over 800 courses available and more flexible ways to hair and beauty treatments, NUS Extra card, a study, we are sure to have something to suit your needs and Student Parliament). help you shape your future. § A diverse community with students from over 100 § Courses range from introductory right through to degree nations, aged 14-86. level. § We offer full-time, part-time and work-based training. § A wide range of subjects available from catering to science. § We offer a mix of vocational qualifications and A Levels. § Flexible routes to employment, Higher Education and your chosen career. OUR PATH TO COLLEGE Below is a simple, step-by-step guide to starting a course at college. If you have any questions, just call 01753 793288 to speak to the Admissions team who will be happy to help. 1 2 3 4 5 Start looking Choose your Find your level Consider the Complete ahead course area costs your application Studying at the College There are courses on No matter what your level Studying does come The easiest and quickest can open the door to everything from science of study there are courses with some costs, such as way to apply to study at hundreds of jobs or to catering, which are for you.