THOMAS ROTHERHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2021/22 www.trc.ac.uk WELCO ME It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to Thomas Rotherham College!

We here at this historic college are all very We take the student experience very proud to be associated with Rotherham’s seriously. We are renowned for innovation, most important post-16 provider. There compassion and a determination to be the has been a centre of academic excellence best we can be. We all understand the value on this site for over 500 years. We have a of hard work, we care about learning, we long and enviable tradition of providing the care about each other and we know the very best educational opportunities for importance of community. the young people of this region. We firmly believe that this successful college can Your safety, care and wellbeing is of meet the needs of all learners across the upmost importance to us in helping you as 16-19 age range in a welcoming, supportive you grow and prosper in this college. Not and safe environment. only will you have your own Progress Tutor, to support you as you grow and develop We have been recognised locally and during your time at college, but you will also nationally for our provision. We are the have access to a huge support network; largest provider of A Level courses in the including counsellors. area, with over 25 subjects on offer. We also offer a range of vocational pathways and Thomas Rotherham College is a very sports academies. We are absolutely sure special place. Our students benefit from we have the right course for you. a truly wonderful learning environment. Our commitment to excellence has seen With a student population of over 1500 us develop and improve our buildings, “We have an enormous amount going on and (and growing) we can guarantee that our classrooms, learning spaces and wider teachers are highly qualified specialists in educational and sporting provision. Thomas Rotherham College continues to be an their field, who will focus on teaching their exciting and vibrant college. I do hope that you will take subjects to the highest standards, with a We have incredibly strong partnerships with more appropriate approach for the 16-19 schools, the wider community, universities an opportunity to visit us. Look out for our Open Evenings! year old learner - preparing you for your and employers. We will work with you and progression on to university or employment. those partners to ensure that you have I hope to meet you soon and to welcome you as a student a smooth and effective transition into Thomas Rotherham College will be the best of Thomas Rotherham College.” launch pad from school to your chosen Thomas Rotherham College and then onto educational or career path. Supported by your chosen pathway, when you are ready a strong careers provision, our students to leave us. David Naisbitt, Principal progress to prestigious universities (including the Russell Group and Oxbridge), onto highly competitive higher education courses and into excellent careers. Visit our website for more information: www.trc.ac.uk

2 3 CONTENTS

2 Welcome 6 The widest choice of Advanced Level courses 8 Why choose us? 10 What’s it like? 12 We’ll support you all the way 15 Centre for Learning and Study Skills 16 Support for Learning 18 Help with money 19 What our students say 20 Entry Requirements 21 Study Programme 22 Course Specific Entry Requirements 24 What else can I get involved in? 25 Sports Centre 26 What Next? 28 Results 2020 30 Courses 2021 32 A Levels 90 Other Level 3 Courses 126 Level 2 and GCSEs 133 Sports Academies 134 Virtual Open Events 136 Apply Now 137 How to find us 138 Contact us

4 5 THE WIDEST CHOICE OF ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES

Thomas Rotherham College specialises • A levels are examined at the end of the Aim high! two year course. TRC students achieve great results, often in offering A Level and Level 3 Vocational • Students might wish to stretch and better than they thought themselves challenge themselves by taking the capable of. Be realistic in your choice, but courses. We offer the widest range of Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). don’t be afraid to be ambitious - if you’re This option is offered to high-achieving prepared to work hard, we’ll make sure you Advanced level courses in the region. students towards the end of their first have the best chance of success! High year of study at TRC. It provides the fourth flying students are encouraged to consider subject necessary for some students who application to the universities of Oxford and Your Study Programme How many Advanced level Cambridge. The College collaborates with at TRC will: courses can I study? wish to apply for particular medicine and veterinary science courses. Cambridge University as the hub institution • Take you on to the next level in your • Students will usually take 3 A levels or for the latter’s HE+ scheme in Rotherham, education, building on your achievements A level-equivalent subjects. Guidance • Students who have not achieved grade involving extension activities for very able at school. through the application process should 4/C in English Language or Maths at GCSE students aiming for highly competitive ensure that you choose the right courses have to be enrolled onto these courses (or universities. • Stretch and challenge you to help you to from the outset. A change of course an interim equivalent in Maths) until they progress to the right university course, period is available in the first month of have passed with a grade 4 minimum. employment or high level apprenticeship Fees teaching for the minority of students at end of it. Courses are free to students starting their who find that they have made the wrong What if I want to do courses aged 16 – 18. Unfortunately, we are • Require you to remain on the equivalent choice for them but after this students Advanced courses but unable to accept applications from new of 3 academic subjects, or 1-2 vocational need to stick with the 3 subjects on their don’t meet the entry students aged 19 and above as we do not subjects at level 3 (for two years) or 4 timetable. requirements? have the administrative infrastructure to subjects at level 2 (for one year). • Students who are taking Further There is also a range of full-time courses implement the funding system for these students. • Include GCSE English and/or Maths or a Mathematics will take 4 A level or A level- for students who achieve mostly 3 grades stepping-stone Maths qualification if you equivalents including Mathematics and at GCSE. These can lead on to Advanced have not already achieved at least a grade Further Mathematics. Further Maths is a courses at the end of a year, or directly into 4 in these subjects. good choice for very able Maths students modern apprenticeships, employment or who know that they want to go on to further education at other colleges. • Help you to develop employability skills Maths, Physics, Computing or Engineering and knowledge of career opportunities at university. How do I choose through work experience or other events my courses? and activities. • Students will receive guidance from the College at interview and enrolment on the Look up the details of all the courses you are • Offer you other experiences and best combination of subjects for them, interested in and see which combination opportunities that will help develop the given their interests, strengths and aims. will work best for you. Make a provisional character, skills, attitudes and confidence You can also contact TRC at any time for choice on your application form and when to support your progression to a suitable further advice. you come for interview at TRC we’ll discuss destination at the end of your time at TRC. these with you and make sure you’re enrolled on the programme that best meets your interests and fits your ambitions and talents.

6 7 WHY CHOOSE US?

If you’re unsure where you would like to study after completing your GCSEs, here are just some of the many reasons why our students choose TRC:

We offer a HUGE range of A Level and Level 3 courses, plus a Level 2 programme. You can choose almost any combination of courses with no clashes!*

TRC students have a 10% 1500 ambitious, like-minded better than national chance of students. You’ll make loads of progressing to achieve a First Class new friends. degree. (HESA) We offer a fantastic range of extra- Excellent progression to curricular activities. Everything competitive higher education from Duke of Edinburgh, to First courses, including the Russell Aid, to Student Newspaper, to Rock Group and Oxbridge, prestigious Climbing to foreign trips. apprenticeships and high-quality employment. Positive destinations We have impressive facilities and for students above the national our own on-site Sports Centre. average for college leavers. Dedicated TRC bus services make Extensive enrichment of the it really easy to get to and from curriculum through exciting study college. visits and expert visitor speakers and practitioners. We have great contacts with local businesses giving our students Every student has their own lots of opportunities for work Progress Tutor to track progress placements. and offer 1:1 support and guidance. Oh, yes and our impressive, inspiring buildings and masses of outdoor space!

*In a few cases you can’t combine two very similar courses.

8 9 WHAT’S IT LIKE? Please note we have based this information on what life was like Social Life Learning Resources at College prior to Covid-19 and the social distancing measures You’ll get a great new social life at college Centre & IT currently in place. as it’s a brilliant place to meet lots of new, Our Learning Resources Centre (LRC) like-minded people with similar interests aims to meet the needs of a diverse range and ambitions. We run a Freshers’ Fair of students and boasts an impressive during the first few weeks of college, which collection of printed, audiovisual and online is all about getting involved, making new resources. All students have their own friends and settling into college life. You’ll LRC account and can borrow resources for also get to know the other students on their studies. The LRC provides numerous your chosen courses and there are loads of independent study spaces along with drop opportunities to meet people through our in computers, loanable laptops and printing, enrichment activities, sports teams and copying and scanning facilities. In addition events. Don’t forget everyone is in the same to the LRC there are several IT suites across boat, so don’t be scared to choose college, college. All PCs have access to the internet, rather than automatically staying in your our student portal and virtual learning school sixth form. You need to weigh up the environment that is packed with course right choice for you as an individual. materials, links and college information. Students will also be provided with their own College facilities college e-mail account and Wi-Fi is available Facilities include a 110-seat lecture theatre, throughout the site specialist technologies for media and excellent language and science laboratories Great sports facilities and well-equipped classrooms. Our art TRC students can take advantage of our rooms provide students with the space fully equipped fitness centre with gym, full to create, with a room also available for size sports hall and dance studio and lots of displaying art work. There is a prayer space outdoor sports facilities, including a large Your working day Working together in a available for our students to use. artificial pitch – see the section on TRSports. The College working day is 9.00am to relaxed atmosphere 4.15pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, One of the many aspects that students find Car parking The Courtyard We provide car parking for students, with 9.00am -3.00pm on Wednesday and appealing is the informal but purposeful The Courtyard is our student social and priority permits for those with a long journey. 9.00am - 2.40pm on Friday, but you won’t studying atmosphere. The environment is dining area. This is the place where you can have classes all the time. You can use the different from school and we treat you as relax, meet your friends and even study! It Drama and Music studios Learning Resources Centre for research, adults, with respect. Of course, we expect is also home to lots of fun lunchtime events The Studio is our fully equipped coursework and homework when you don’t you to treat us and each other the same and fundraising activities. The Canteen performance area, where Performing Arts have a timetabled lesson. way. Staff and students work together at offers a great menu available throughout classes take place and public performances Please note timetabling is likely to differ TRC. There is no uniform. the day and barista style coffee and snacks are held. There is also a soundproof practice to accommodate social distancing and are available at our TRCafe. area too for rehearsals. The Tower houses bubbles if these measures remain in place. Student Safety music studios and practice rooms with a All students, staff and visitors to the college Induction Course / wide range of equipment and instruments, Studying in college are required to wear an identification Taster Days from pianos and violins to mixing desks and Outside timetabled work you manage your lanyard in order to promote the safety and Should you apply for a place, you’ll have PC audio technology. own time; you will need plenty of time for security of everyone on site. the opportunity to experience life as a TRC reading, homework and coursework and student during our summer Induction Course preparing for exams. There are social and taster days, helping with the transition from private study areas, fully equipped with school to college. You’ll be able to sample IT that you can use whenever you need the courses you are interested in and some them. Students will be expected to attend you may not have considered and familiarise all timetabled lessons and unauthorised yourself with the college site. To see more absences will be monitored. of our campus and facilities, check out our virtual tour on our website. 10 11 WE’LL SUPPORT YOU ALL THE WAY

Student Services – here Careers Advice and to help and advise you Guidance We know that while you are a sixth form When you first apply to TRC we offer you student you need support to help you detailed guidance on whether TRC is right reach your full potential. Whatever your for you and on the implications of your concern, there will always be someone at choice of subjects or course. All our advice TRC who will try to help. If you don’t know is independent and impartial – we want you who to contact then speak to our Student to make informed decisions so that you will Services reception staff. They can help you be happy here and succeed. Our carefully find the right person to talk to on a range of crafted careers programme supports the issues including travel, trips and visits, work Gatsby Benchmarks. Further details can be placements, timetable and financial help. found at www.trc.ac.uk Your Progress Tutor Throughout your time at TRC, careers Your Progress Tutor will meet with you information, advice and guidance is regularly in whole group sessions and on an available from our experienced level 6 individual basis. qualified Careers Advisers including via e-guidance. We also organise events Work Experience Changes to the Your Progress Tutor will help you to: and activities to help you choose your All students at TRC are encouraged to Careers Programme to • settle in next step after College, whether this be undertake some work placement during accommodate Covid-19 university or work. their time at college. We have a great • meet the requirements of your Learning In these unprecedented times we have had track record of providing our students Agreement These events include: to make some significant changes to our with high-quality work placements that careers programme offer. • get the most out of your Study Programme • An annual Careers Fair which attracts are increasingly valued by employers and and achieve as highly as possible over 70 higher education institutions, universities. Placements offer awareness The Careers Advisers will continue to offer • plan and move towards your next steps apprenticeship providers and employers. of the real world of work and give you the impartial advice and guidance, either face into higher education or employment • A Higher Education evening event for chance to try out career options as well as to face in college whilst adhering to social distancing rules or via e-guidance, Zoom, • access advice and support when you students and parents. enhancing your CV and university or job/ apprenticeship application. Microsoft teams etc. Due to the on-going need it • A Job Ready event to support students implications of Covid-19, we will prepare our applying for apprenticeships or work after Placements are an essential part of all students for the new challenges ahead by Reviewing your progress college, including a mock interview with an vocational courses at college and will preparing them with the skills to succeed in Your Tutor will help you to track your employer. form an important part of your learning. progress and devise SMART targets to help virtual interview situations, whether that be • Visits from a range of speakers, including Work experience is also essential for some you make continuous improvements. Your for university, Apprenticeship or work. We university Student Ambassadors, local university courses; applicants will not be teachers will give you on-going feedback will look at new approaches to recreate our employers and apprenticeship providers. accepted unless they have some recent events whilst maintaining social distancing and record your grades in an electronic mark relevant work experience - for example • Practical help on applying for jobs, rules. book. We hold consultation evenings for you primary teaching, social work and medical writing CVs and application forms and on and your parents to discuss your progress. healthcare related courses. Students are Our work placement coordinators will look at interview techniques. encouraged to source their own placements alternative ways of providing our students College intranet • Help with all aspects of applying to in the first instance but we do have 2 with experience of the workplace through There is an area on the college intranet university. dedicated work placement coordinators’ participation in our virtual work experience where you will find your personalised who are there to support the sourcing of programme. information, for example your timetable and placements and make sure the relevant attendance marks and percentages. insurances and health and safety checks are in place prior to your placement.

12 13 CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND STUDY SKILLS

How do we work in CLASS? Making the most With the help of qualified professionals, of your Thomas you will be able to identify, and work on, the specific skills of your chosen subjects. All Rotherham College the work that you do in CLASS will be subject related and help you to achieve success. experience. You will work on your own individual targets within a relaxed workshop setting. The targets may include; extended writing What do we do in CLASS? skills, understanding your assignments and The move from school to college can be essay questions, understanding and using daunting and involves taking on more subject terminology and managing your advanced skills. It requires a different way workload. of thinking about your studies and taking responsibility for the progress of your “I understand my work in learning. Similar to an athlete, a student will need to reflect, analyse, and drive more depth now!” improvement to become an elite student. By identifying your key areas for further development, you can move forward to When will my CLASS your next success, they may include; lesson be? improving grades by follow - ing teacher You may refer yourself or one of your feedback, improving your extended writing teachers, or your tutor, may suggest that skills or challenging yourself to build your your grades could improve if you have a confidence. CLASS lesson on your timetable. CLASS will help you find a suitable time when you are “CLASS do all they can to not in lesson. help students in a way that is best for every individual.” TR Active TR Active is a programme of activities, held at lunchtime and after college. It will enrich your TRC experience by developing confidence, helping you socialise with new friends creating the opportunity to challenge yourself and encouraging positive mental health. “I wish I had been to CLASS sooner as it has honestly been so helpful.”

14 15 SUPPORT FOR LEARNING

You may have disclosed a support need Mental health Support that required you to seek support, of It is quite normal for us to experience some kind, at school. This may include: anxiety, low mood or feelings of not settling dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum, in. Deadlines, worries about achieving the ADHD, mental health conditions (such as required standard and the pressures of depression or anxiety), a range of medical workload are all expected challenges of needs and long term health conditions. study, at this level. Making the transition We strongly suggest that you disclose to college and coping with difficulties can a support need to help us ensure that be tough, but experiencing stress and appropriate reasonable adjustments and difficult emotions does not, in itself, denote support can be arranged. Alternatively, the presence of a mental health condition. you may be worried that you need support However, when these difficulties become but haven’t received it previously. We overwhelming or start to have a serious and have a range of qualified and experienced negative impact on your day to day living, we professionals that will work with you to would encourage you to talk to your tutor develop support that will enhance your or a member of the CLASS team for advice time with us. about where to seek support. You will have the opportunity to disclose any support needs during the application Counselling process but please feel free to discuss People do sometimes have problems for support with the CLASS team prior to which they may need confidential help and application, they will be very happy to assist. support. Our counselling service offers this. For example, you may have personal problems, stress related problems - or perhaps you just need help to make choices that are right for you. If you have a problem please don’t be afraid to contact our counsellors for an appointment. A warm welcome awaits you.

16 17 HELP WITH MONEY WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

A great part of TRC is that it has a very welcoming, mature and relaxed environment where everyone respects each other making it so easy to make new lifelong friends. Another excellent aspect to this college is the teachers are very supportive and if you struggle with workload or have any difficulty in The staff are not only learning CLASS is a great learning caring of your grades environment to get one to one but your physical and support to help with your studies. mental health. Each are unique and caring in Emily Stuchbury Student Bursary Fund Support for trips and visits their own ways. The College has Student Bursary Funds. We recommend that you find out in advance Previous School: Ecclesfield These are available to help students the cost of any important trips and visits Malik Hijab who might be experiencing difficulty that are either compulsory or strongly Previous School: with meeting the costs of their learning. recommended for your courses. If you have Handsworth Grange Eligibility is based on an assessment of difficulty meeting these costs, help may Community Sports The learning environment gross household income and assistance is be available from the Student Bursary College available towards the cost of travel (during Fund. For more information call Karen is great, there’s a lot more term time), books, equipment, meals and Robinson on 01709 300600, email freedom socially and that’s essential study visits. For more information [email protected] or ask what makes college life call Karen Robinson on 01709 300600, email at Student Services reception. enjoyable. The teachers are [email protected] or ask at The college environment is of amazing and you are treated Student Services reception. Child Care complete opposite as to that of an like an adult by not having to If you are a young parent under the age average school environment. The say Miss or Sir. Transport of 20, Care to Learn can help pay towards teachers vividly explore the contents Lauren Flinders There are special rates for students your childcare and associated travel costs of the lesson to the maximum in an when it comes to travel; information while you are learning. For more information expressive manor. All students have Previous School: about discounted bus passes is available visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or call a right to a freedom of expression Wingfield Academy from Student Services, the learner helpline on 0800 121 8989. whether it be inside or outside college Travelsouthyorkshire.com Alternatively, contact Karen Robinson in representation of the college. From or your local (main) interchange. on 01709 300600 or email my personal experience, teachers [email protected] offer all the help they can possibly can to ensure the students learning is as NUS Totum Card enjoyable as it can be. Every enrolled student at TRC is automatically a member of the student union Dylan License and entitled to purchase a Totum Card which Previous School: Wingfield Academy provides a huge range of discounts. Check out www.Totum.com for a list of offers currently available or to purchase a card.

18 19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Level 3 Level 2 1) New students entering from Year 11 16 points achieved in 6 GCSE subjects, A minimum of 5 grade 4 GCSEs [1 of which including at least a grade 3 in English could be a GCSE equivalent qualification] Language and the potential to meet TRC in 4 different subjects including English level 3 entry requirements at the end of Language or Literature. There are also the level 2 year at TRC. Students who have coursespecific entry requirements – already completed a Year 12 Level 2 course see table. at another institution will not be eligible for a further Level 2 course. The requirement for students to have achieved at least 4 of the 5 9-4s in GCSE 1) Non-traditional route (to level 2 or 3 subjects can be waived if a student wants to dependent on screening results) study a BTEC/ technical-based programme. The following students will be eligible for the non-traditional entry route. 2) New students joining from a year 12 • Students who because of serious illness level 3 course at another institution have not been able to take the full range Where students have studied the same of GCSEs. specifications as followed at TRC transfer • Students who have been in the country might be possible for the second year of for less than 2 academic years. study where a student’s circumstances require this – e.g. a move to the area from • Students who have been home schooled another part of the country. A satisfactory but achieved Maths and English GCSE. reference from the student’s previous In the above circumstances students will be school is required. able to complete a Skills for Life Screening More usually students wanting to apply here Assessment and placed on appropriate after a year at another institution are looking courses. for a fresh start on different subjects from the ones they have taken. In these instances Please visit www.trc.ac.uk for up-to-date the student must have a supportive entry requirements. reference – indicating a good record of effort - from the institution where they have studied Year 12 courses and they need to have strengths in the subjects they now wish to study at TRC, evidenced by 6 grades in STUDY these or related subjects at GCSE, in addition to the standard TRC entry requirements. PROGRAMME 3) New students joining from a year 12 level 2 course at another institution General entry requirements. Additionally A Level study programme: BTEC study programme: these students need to have successfully 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or better (including 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or better including completed the level 2 course taken in Year 12 English Language or Literature) and a English Language or Literature. and to have a supportive reference from the minimum GCSE average of 4.5. institution at which this course was taken.

20 21 Mathematics A Level Grade 6 Maths.

Media Studies Grade 5 English. COURSE A Level Grade 4 GCSE Music/BTEC or Grade V theory and a Music A Level SPECIFIC ENTRY practical audition. Music Technology Grade 4 GCSE Music or Music Tech. REQUIREMENTS 2021 A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in another Philosophy A Level humanities subject. Sept 2021 Subject Specific requirements in Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken Subject Photography A Level addition to the level 3 entry requirements in combination with another Art based course).

GCSE Science (2x Grade 6, with a 6 in Biology if taken GCSE Science (2 x Grade 6, with a 6 in Physics if taken Biology A Level Physics A Level separately). Grade 5 Maths. separately). Grade 6 Maths. Business A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths. Politics A Level Grade 5 English. GCSE Science (2x Grade 6, with a 6 in Chemistry if taken Grade 5 Maths. (2x Grade 4) in GCSE Science. Chemistry A Level Psychology A Level separately). Grade 6 Maths. Grade 5 English. Computer Science Religious Studies Grade 5 in English. Grade 4 in Religious Studies Grade 6 Maths. A Level A Level (if taken).

Economics A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 5 Maths. Sociology A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in Sociology (if taken). Grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Applicants with a grade 5, with a English Language Grade 5 English. proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview A Level Spanish A Level with a language teacher. English Literature Grade 5 English. Grade 5 English Literature Applied Law Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in Maths. A Level (if taken). Applied Psychology Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 3 in Maths. Film A Level Grade 5 in English. Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken Applied Science Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 4 in Maths. Fine Art A Level in combination with another Art based course). Business Grade 3 in Maths. Grade 6 GCSE French. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Business Grade 3 in Maths. French A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview with a language teacher. Childcare Grade 4 in English. Grade 4 in Maths. Further Mathematics Grade 7 Maths. IT Grade 4 in Maths. A Level Sport Grade 3 in Maths. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths. Geography A Level Grade 4 in Geography (if taken). Additional Entry to that above Geology A Level GCSE Science (2 x Grade 4). Grade 5 Maths. Grade 6 GCSE German. Applicants with a grade 5, with a Minimum average German A Level proven aptitude in the language, will require and interview GCSE score Subjects with a language teacher. required Graphic Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification (Grade 6 if taken 5 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Maths. Communication in combination with another Art based course). A Level 4.5 Computer Science, Economics, Law, Mathematics.

History A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in History (if taken). 4.25 French, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology.

Law A Level Grade 5 English. Grade 3 Maths. 4 Business, Geology, German, Sociology. 22 23 WHAT ELSE CAN SPORTS I GET INVOLVED IN? CENTRE

TR Sports is set in the college grounds Along with the gym and classes, we offer and is open to students throughout the lunch time football, badminton and table day and to the public and students in the tennis. evening. All students can get access to evening During your time at the college you will activities by seeking parental permission. get use of the gym for a small charge of This includes gym, classes and rental of £10 for the year. Instructors can design a the sports hall and astro turf. (Form to be programme based on the individuals needs completed from SPC reception.) free of charge. For more information on the facilities please We have a variety of exercise classes visit www.trsports.co.uk, run in the evening and there should be a call 01709 300700 or email choice available for you during the day, [email protected] such as Circuits, LBT, Studio cycling, Body conditioning, etc.

OPENING We want you to make the most of the There is a varied programme of additional TIMES time that you spend at the College. As courses such as first aid, sign language, Monday – Thursday 9.00am - 4.15pm well as giving you the opportunity to College production, student newspaper, Friday 9.00am - 3.15pm achieve high academic standards, we also counselling awareness, sports massage offer a range of additional activities to and the debating group, where students The Sports Centre is open later and at complement the academic programme. have the opportunity to develop their skills weekends. Parental permission must be given in non-traditional study. We also offer for access other than for the times indicated, These activities are offered at different the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme allowing Monday – Thursday 4.45pm-9pm, times throughout the year; some may last students to develop their skills through Friday 3.30pm-8.00pm and all year, while others may last only a few physical, skill and volunteering sections, Saturday/Sunday weeks. Some activities are available only in culminating in an expedition to the 9.00am-2.00pm. timetabled blocks, but many are available Peak District. at other times, including lunchtimes. The activities available give you the flexibility to We offer numerous trips and visits, such mix and match activities to fit in with your as the TRC South Africa volunteering trip, academic programme, and will give you which offer students the opportunity to the opportunity to meet new people, try explore different cultures, visit different something new and maybe even learn continents and get involved in helping new skills. other communities.

Our range of enrichment activities are You will be provided with details of the designed to boost the enjoyment, health activities soon after you enrol at the and employability of our students and College, and, if you think there are other are organised through the TR Additional activities that could be offered, just let Courses (TRAC) and TR Active programme. us know!

24 25 WHAT NEXT?

Employment Gap Year Studying at TRC can really keep your options You can enter paid employment straight from Taking a Gap Year after college can give you open for your future career. completing your level 3 qualification. There time to decide whether in fact you want are plenty of recruitment websites available to go to university, or the time to consider listing current vacancies. The most common different career paths. Whether you’ve studied an A-level or Apprenticeships jobs for college leavers are Business BTEC Level 3 pathway, an exciting range Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity Many students use the time to travel, gain Administration, Childcare, Finance related, of progression opportunities awaits you. to enter the labour market and gain work experience, or undertake voluntary Health and Social Care, ICT and Retail. Our Options Event, Preparation for HE, industry experience as well as the skills work – all of which look great on university Job Ready and Recruitment Fair events in and qualifications employers are looking The Careers staff at TRC can offer you and work applications. addition to tutor and specialist careers for while you earn. The increase in degree practical advice on applying for jobs, Visit to find out loads of support help you make an informed level apprenticeships and variety of including employability workshops on www.gapyear.com important information about taking a gap decision about which is the right next apprenticeships make this an option completing job applications, improving your year and ideas for how to spend the time! step for you after college. for various vocational pathways. More CV and interview skills. information can be found at Alternatively, if you are interested in the The Shape Your Future information available Alternatively, you could apply for a work www.apprenticeships.gov.uk STEM subjects and want to gain industry at www.trc.ac.uk will help generate some experience or an internship placement experience in one of these fields, visit ideas of the range of employers, jobs, Apprenticeships are available across within a company to see if it’s the kind of

salaries, degree and apprentice options many sectors including: work you want to do. It is most likely this www.etrust.org.uk/theyear-in-industry which lists available placements. depending on the combination of subjects • Accounting would be unpaid, but would give you the you study. • Business opportunity to gain experience within the sector which interests you and valuable Support Available If, like around 70% of our students, you • Law Careers information is available throughout work skills. decide university is the option for you, • ICT and Digital Marketing your time at TRC. You can make an • Some Health and Care occupations we have a team of UCAS specialists and a Vocational Route appointment to see one of our level 6 • Engineering and Manufacturing qualified Careers Advisers to discuss your number of partnership agreements with If you already know what career you • Sports - Fitness future plans and career aspirations … and universities to help get you there. would like to embark upon, then working • Leisure, Travel and Tourism the best way in. We have a strong track record of • Retail and Commerce towards a vocational qualification is a supporting students securing offers for great route into the sector. There are You could also visit Russell Group universities in a wide range Generally, if you have studied A Levels/ BTEC many vocational areas to look into and nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk of degree courses including: you can start an Apprenticeship at Advanced courses are available at a number of or Higher level, and in some cases progress levels, including university equivalent. Come and speak to our Careers Advisers at • Medicine onto a Foundation Degree and even a Speak to our Careers Advisers to find out our Open Evenings about where our courses • Allied Health professions Degree. Apprenticeships are recognised and more about NVQs, BTECs and Foundation can take you! • Pharmacy valued by employers as they show you have Degrees. These vocational qualifications • Law the skills and training to perform well in a role are provided by local colleges in the region. • Maths and the ability to progress. We have a number of links with HE and FE • Biology, Chemistry, Physics providers offering these courses including: • English Some apprenticeships are not available Sheffield Hallam University, RNN, Barnsley • Engineering in the local area so you may have to look College, Doncaster College, The University • Fashion further afield or consider another route i.e. of Huddersfield, The University of Hull, • Journalism a college course, if you are set on a specific Nottingham Trent University, Leeds Beckett • Media career area. University and the University of Derby. • Primary Teaching For more information visit • Spanish www.gov.uk/ • Sports Coaching further-education-skills/apprenticeships • Computing + Games Design TRC runs a Recruitment Event every year, • Art, Design and Media featuring local Apprenticeship Providers • Psychology and Employers, to support students looking • Economics, Business & Accounting to enter apprenticeships.

26 27 RESULTS 2020

These were our Advanced Level results for 2020:

Subject A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D* D*D*D D*DD DDD DDM DMM MMM MMP MPP PPP U Total Pass % Pass

Art (A Level) 4 4 11 5 0 1 0 25 25 100.0% BTEC Extended Diploma 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 10 100.0% in Business Biology (A Level) 4 13 17 25 12 17 0 88 88 100.0% Business (A Level) 2 4 18 17 10 1 0 52 52 100.0% BTEC Extended Diploma 12 7 1 2 4 0 2 1 0 2 1 32 31 96.9% in Health & Social Care CACHE Diploma 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 100.0% BTEC Extended Diploma Chemistry (A Level) 4 7 12 14 13 12 0 62 62 100.0% 1 5 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 15 100.0% in Sport Computing (A Level) 0 1 3 3 2 3 0 12 12 100.0% BTEC Extended Diploma Economics (A Level) 2 9 12 12 4 2 0 41 41 100.0% 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 20 17 85.0% in Science English Language (A Level) 1 4 15 23 4 0 0 47 47 100.0% TOTAL 22 13 7 7 9 1 5 4 2 3 4 77 73 94.8% English Literature (A Level) 2 8 20 23 3 0 0 56 56 100.0% Film Studies (A Level) 1 2 5 6 2 1 0 17 17 100.0% French (A Level) 3 4 2 0 1 0 0 10 10 100.0% BTEC Diploma D*D* D*D DD DM MM MP PP U Total Pass % Pass Further Maths (A Level) 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 9 9 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Business 12 8 6 5 4 4 1 0 40 40 100.0% Geography (A Level) 3 7 10 16 3 1 0 40 40 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Health 9 5 1 2 0 1 0 0 18 18 100.0% Geology (A Level) 0 1 2 3 3 0 0 9 9 100.0% & Social Care German (A Level) 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 6 6 100.0% BTEC National Diploma 0 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 5 5 100.0% Graphic Communitcation (A Level) 1 5 3 3 1 0 0 13 13 100.0% in Performing Arts History (A Level) 5 6 12 15 9 0 0 47 47 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Science 1 3 2 1 2 2 0 0 11 11 100.0% Law (A Level) 1 4 11 18 12 5 0 51 51 100.0% BTEC Diploma in Sport 2 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 14 13 92.9% Maths (A Level) 9 23 17 15 3 2 0 69 69 100.0% TOTAL 24 20 15 10 8 7 3 1 88 87 98.9% Media Studies (A Level) 3 1 5 8 1 1 0 19 19 100.0% Music (A Level) 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 6 6 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D* D M P U Total Pass % Pass Music Technology (A Level) 1 0 3 4 0 1 0 9 9 100.0% Photography (A Level) 3 5 4 2 2 1 0 17 17 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business 19 7 7 5 0 38 38 100.0% Physical Education (A Level) 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 10 10 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health & Social Care 18 5 2 3 0 28 28 100.0% Philosophy (A Level) 0 2 2 3 5 2 0 14 14 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in IT 18 12 6 1 0 37 37 100.0% Physics (A Level) 2 7 7 6 5 4 0 31 31 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Law 44 0 2 2 0 48 48 100.0% Psychology (A Level) 4 6 17 34 14 5 0 80 80 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Media 6 3 7 5 0 21 21 100.0% Religious Studies (A Level) 0 4 2 3 4 0 0 13 13 100.0% BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing Arts 1 1 2 1 0 5 5 96.3% Sociology (A Level) 1 4 8 12 8 2 0 35 35 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Science 12 2 12 0 1 27 26 100.0% Spanish (A Level) 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 8 8 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Sport 22 6 3 1 0 32 32 100.0% TOTAL 70 150 231 276 126 61 0 914 914 100.0% BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Travel & Tourism 1 4 2 1 0 8 8 100.0% TOTAL 141 40 43 19 1 244 243 99.6%

Level 3 A* A B C D E U Total Pass % Pass

Level 3 Core Maths 0 4 1 3 3 0 0 11 11 100.0% Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies 0 0 6 2 2 0 0 10 10 100.0% Criminology 5 18 13 18 17 5 0 76 76 100.0%

(Results correct at time of print)

These results are a reflection of a rigorously moderated process, as established by Ofqual. They broadly reflect the colleges three year trend and are primarily Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs), with minor individual uplifts / adjustments, following the Ofqual moderation process. 28 29 COURSES 2021

Lots of courses link A LEVELS Level Page OTHER LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 AND COURSES Level Page GCSES Level Page particularly well Biology 3 32 Business Studies 3 34 BTEC Applied Law 3 90 BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Business 2 126 together, but in a few Chemistry 3 36 BTEC Applied Psychology 3 92 GCSE English Language 2 127 cases you cannot Computer Science 3 38 BTEC Applied Science 3 94 GCSE Financial Education 2 128 combine two very Economics 3 40 BTEC Extended Certificate 3 96 in Business GCSE History 2 129 English Language 3 42 similar courses. BTEC Diploma in Business 3 98 English Literature 3 44 GCSE Mathematics 2 130 Please see page 22 for details on Film 3 46 BTEC Extended Diploma 3 100 CTEC Media Studies 2 131 the individual entry requirements for in Business each course in addition to the general Fine Art 3 48 GCSE Combined 2 132 guidance given. NCFE CACHE Early Years 3 102 Science Trilogy French 3 50 Education and Care Look carefully at the individual entries for Further Mathematics 3 52 the subjects you are interested in. Where NCFE CACHE Childcare and Education Early 3 104 SPORTS there are costs for trips indicated, don’t be Geography 3 54 ACADEMIES Level Page put off – look at the section Help with Money Years Educator Geology 3 56 on page 18 to see how we can help. Sports Academies 2/3 133 BTEC Creative 3 106 German 3 58 Media Production Graphic Communication 3 60 Level 3 Applied General 3 108 History 3 62 Diploma in Criminology Law 3 64 BTEC Dance 3 110 Mathematics 3 66 BTEC Health & Social Care 3 112 Media Studies 3 68 BTEC IT 3 114 Music 3 70 BTEC Extended Certificate 3 116 Performing Arts (Acting) Music Technology 3 72 BTEC Extended Diploma Philosophy 3 74 3 118 Performing Arts Photography 3 76 BTEC Sport - Outdoor 3 120 Physics 3 78 Activities Politics 3 80 BTEC Sport - Fitness 3 122 Psychology 3 82 and Personal Training

Religious Studies 3 84 BTEC Sport - Coaching 3 124 and Development Sociology 3 86

Spanish 3 88

30 Courses expected to run at time of print. 31 A LEVEL

BIOLOGY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Communication, homeostasis Cost Careers and energy Development of Practical Skills No more than £25 per day trip. Veterinary medicine, medicine, This is a module based upon the anatomy dentistry, optometry, biology, zoology, This covers the skills of planning, and physiology of the body, it covers Assessment ecology, animal science, marine implementing, analysis and evaluation excretion as an example of homeostatic Three written examinations. Practical biology, life sciences, zookeeper, animal through a series of class practicals, and control, the nervous and endocrine endorsement. care, veterinary nursing, pharmacy, field work to prepare students for future systems, plant and animal responses pharmacology, physiotherapy, sports careers and higher level study in Science. to environmental change, followed by Entry Criteria science, ecology, forensic science, photosynthesis and respiration. In addition Minimum average GCSE score required genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, Foundations in Biology to preparing students for a career in 5. GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Biology if biological/environmental/biomedical This module prepares students for A level healthcare, it is useful for future sports taken separately.) Grade 5 Maths. engineering, paramedic, midwifery, nursing, study in biology. Topics covered include, related careers. microbiology, botany, animal behaviour and cell structure, biological molecules, Useful Supporting Courses wildlife conservation. including DNA and enzymes, followed by Genetics, evolution and ecosystems This course links very well with all other sciences, including geology, psychology, the study of biological membranes, cell You will study the control of cellular maths, health and social care and PE. division, cell diversity and organisation of activities such as protein synthesis and living organisms. All topics in this module enzyme activation, the fascinating world will be covered in specific detail in later of genetics, including genetic disorders. modules. This is followed by genome manipulation, cloning and biotechnology to help with Exchange and transport disease prevention and treatment and This module covers the structure and the manufacture of useful products. This function of the gas exchange system in is followed by ecosystems, populations mammals, fish and insects, followed by and conservation through sustainability. animal transport systems, which link to Students take a global outlook of the world modules covered in sports studies. The around them and how human activity module is completed by plant transport, can by modified to preserve ecosystems. in which students study plant structure, This module links to the International the role of xylem and phloem and plants Conservation trip to South Africa. have evolved to survive in extreme environments. Study Visits Field work and biodiversity / conservation Biodiversity, evolution and disease trips to the Zoo / wildlife parks and the You will study communicable diseases, Natural History Museum. All biology disease prevention and the immune students are invited to join an international system. This is particularly relevant conservation trip to South Africa in for the large numbers of students who July based in Kruger National Park and follow a career in health care. The unit Sodwana Bay Marine Nature Reserve. concludes with biodiversity, classification and evolution. Students investigate the problems facing the wide variety of species on the planet, how they evolve to cope with a changing environment, the role of zoos in conservation and how modern techniques are being used to assist in the classification of current and new species.

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BUSINESS A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits You will study a range of issues that Day visits such as production plant or cover the everyday activities of Cadbury World. These are very helpful businesses such as; but not compulsory. • Marketing, including market research, Cost promotional methods, pricing Approximately £20 per trip. strategies and the growing use of social media to promote and respond Assessment to customer needs. Examination only, three separate papers. • Finance, including costs, revenues, breakeven analysis, cashflow and Entry Criteria budgets. Minimum average GCSE score required 4. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 Maths. • Production, including the different methods of products, lean manufacturing techniques and the Useful Supporting

importance of quality and efficiency in Courses Any other subjects, especially the production process. Economics, Maths and IT. • Managing people, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, Careers motivation and leadership styles. Business Analyst, Project Manager, Risk Manager and Human Resources • Business strategy, including mergers Manager. and takeovers, market and product development, globalisation, emerging economies and ethics.

You will study techniques to help a business formulate a strategy for example critical path analysis, decision trees and ratio analysis. You will also study lots of topical business issues and current news items and be issued a pre released research theme which paper 3 will be based upon.

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CHEMISTRY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry Study Visits This module provides an introduction to We are constantly looking at additional trips the world of organic chemistry and its that could enhance your experience and application, particularly in the reactions of learning on the A level Chemistry course. and synthesis of a wide range of organic We run a Trip to the Natural History Museum compounds, which is incredibly important in as well as having visitors form Universities the pharmaceutical industry. You will study into college including the Royal Society of the basic concepts of organic chemistry, Chemistry’s Spectroscopy in a Suitcase the properties and reactions of alkanes, visit, during which you get the opportunity alkenes, alcohols and haloalkanes, followed to synthesise paracetamol and analyse its by organic synthesis and spectroscopy. structure.

Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and Cost Transition Elements A day trip normally costs approximately £25. The content of this module builds upon the knowledge and understanding from Assessment Modules 2 and 3. In this module, you will Three written examinations at the end of cover in more detail rates of reaction, year 13. You will also study and perform equilibria, acids, bases and pH, buffers practical work throughout the course to and neutralisation, enthalpy, entropy, be able to gain a qualification called the redox reactions, electrode potentials and Practical endorsement. transition elements. Entry Criteria Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and Minimum average GCSE score required 5. Analysis GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Chemistry if Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry taken separately.) GCSE Maths 6. What will I study? This module builds upon the content This module acts as an introduction to The A Level Chemistry course offered studied in Modules 2 and 4. It introduces the course, covering a wide range of basic Useful Supporting Courses at TRC is taught in modern dedicated several new functional groups, including chemical concepts, each of which will be This course links very well with other chemistry laboratories by specialist aromatic compounds, carbonyls, carboxylic studied in more detail in later modules. This sciences and is particularly important chemistry teachers and offers a broad acids, amines, amides, amino acids and module covers atoms, ions, compounds, for students wishing to follow a career in introduction and insight into to the polymers. It emphasises the importance equations, amount of substance, acids, medicine or related fields. three branches of chemistry: organic, of further organic synthesis, investigating redox reactions, electrons, bonding, inorganic and physical. different ways of producing organic shapes of molecules and intermolecular Careers compounds and multi-step synthetic forces. Pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, chemical Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills pathways. It also studies analytical engineering, material science, veterinary techniques such as chromatography and Chemistry is a practical subject and Module 3 – Periodic Table and Energy science, biomedical science, environmental experimental work helps to develop NMR spectroscopy, which are used in chemist, water quality chemist, The focus of this module is inorganic and important practical skills needed to collect organic and forensic analysis. cosmetic chemist, agricultural chemist, physical chemistry. It covers trends in the and analyse experimental data, as well as biochemistry, forensic science, analytical periodic table, reactivity trends in Group 2 enhancing your understanding of chemical chemist, optometry, and health care and the halogens, enthalpy changes and theory. It also covers the fundamental skills scientist. of planning, implementing, analysis and their determination, rates of reaction and evaluation. equilibria, including how these concepts are applied in everyday life and in industrial processes.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment Year 1 Paper 1 (40% of A Level): 1. Fundamentals of programming. • On screen exam with practical programming & short answer theory 2. Fundamentals of data structures. questions. 3. Fundamentals of algorithms. • Using a skeleton C# program. 4. Theory of computation. • Topics 1-4. • 2 hours 30 minutes. 5. Fundamentals of data representation. Paper 2 (40% of A Level): 6. Fundamentals of computer systems. • Written exam with short & extended 7. Fundamentals of computer answer questions. organisation and architecture. • Topics 5-12. • 2 hours 30 minutes. 8. Consequences of uses of computing. Non Exam Assessment 9. Fundamentals of communication (20% of A Level): and networking. • Assesses a student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through Year 2 Above in more detail, plus: the course. 10. Fundamentals of databases. • Must solve a (real-life) practical 11. Big Data. problem.

12. Fundamentals of functional • Large scope for potential projects. programming. • Able to use any language or IDE (may 13. Non-exam assessment - the require your own laptop). computing practical project. Entry Criteria Study Visits Minimum average GCSE score required University visits focused on studying 4.5. Grade 6 Maths. Computing courses at Sheffield University & Sheffield Hallam University. Useful Supporting Courses Students often combine Computer Cost Science with Mathematics and Science N/A subjects. Students are advised against taking both Computer Science and BTEC IT (or should take careers advice before doing so). Careers Data Analyst, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant and Web Designer.

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ECONOMICS A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment 1st Year Paper 1: Developing an understanding of Microeconomics: comprising one data economic theory, you will investigate response question from a choice of two a range of broad economic issues and and one essay from a choice of three topics. titles (2 hours).

These include: how prices are Paper 2: determined in markets, the problems Macroeconomics: comprising one data of providing public services such as the response question from a choice of two NHS and policing, and how the credit and one essay from a choice of three crunch caused shocks to our economy. titles (2 hours). Further to this, a high standard of English Language skills will be required Paper 3: to evaluate and analyse economic Synoptic: comprising of 30 multiple issues and individual’s behaviour as well choice questions and an economic data as being able to use maths skills to a response (2 hours). high degree. Entry Criteria 2nd Year Minimum average GCSE score required Here you will undertake a more in- 4.5. Grade 5 English. Grade 5 Maths. depth study (at the ‘micro’ level) of the behaviour of firms and how they Useful Supporting operate, the benefits of competition Courses and what is behind the psychology of Any other subjects, especially Maths consumption patterns. and Further Maths. You will also examine a range of Careers macroeconomic issues such as the Statistician, Accountant, Stockbroker arguments for and against increased and Local Government Officer. What I like about TRC social provision and debates TOMOS HADLEY The staff are accommodating and surrounding appropriate levels of taxes. Previous school produce good classroom engagement. In depth analysis of the impact of China UTC Olympic Legacy Park. Incorporating flipped learning provides and the UK’s decision to leave the EU will substantial independence and wider also be part of the focus. Subjects studied at TRC understanding of your subject. Economics, English Literature and History. Study Visits How is TRC similar / different to school? Bloomberg Labs (University of Derby). Future career plan Socially speaking there is such a wide To study for a PHd in History and research variety of people to meet. This may Cost early 20th century. seem frightening initially, but it will soon £5-£10. Why I chose TRC become your favourite bit as you meet I searched for a place that encouraged some different but incredible characters. independence but still maintained a good My advice to Y11 students level of student support. Get an idea of where you want to be in 10, 15 year’s time. Goals like that are really what will spur you out of bed when college gets tough. 40 41 A LEVEL

ENGLISH LANGUAGE A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Are you fascinated by the ways we use Day schools at local universities. language to communicate verbally and

in writing? Are you interested in learning Cost Normally no more than £10-20 per visit. how and why the English language has changed over the centuries? Do you find Assessment yourself wondering what has impacted on someone’s use of the language Paper 1: Language, the Individual and and to what extent, for example, does Society (40% of your A level grade) their social background, geographical Paper 2: Language Diversity and location or occupation shape how Change (40% of your grade) they speak? Studying English Language at A level Paper 3: Coursework (20%) – assessed will allow you to study the different internally by your teacher and I enjoy learning varieties of English, both in the British moderated externally. about the history Isles and globally, examining how the of the language English language has evolved over the Entry Criteria Grade 5 English. centuries. Integral to the course is the and the different exploration of attitudes to language Useful Supporting Courses ways it is used diversity and change and how these This A level course goes well with almost across the world. attitudes are expressed in society. any combination of subjects. Courses Studying how children acquire speech Chloe Surtees such as English Literature, Law, Spanish/ will also be a key part of your course. French/German, History, Sociology, Film Previous School: The course includes the following Studies or Media will all go well with this Rawmarsh areas of study: English Language A level.

• Textual variations and representations Careers Studying English Language at A level • Children’s language development and then further will open doors to a • Language diversity and change number of professions: journalism, public relations, advertising, publishing, • Language discourses marketing, theatre, teaching, business • Writing skills management, etc.

• Language investigation

• Original writing

You will develop a range of technical skills to enable you to discuss levels of meaning in texts and to evaluate ideas and issues in language study. For the Non-Exam Assessment aspect of the course (20% of the final grade), A level students will conduct a language investigation and produce a piece of original writing. 42 43 A LEVEL

ENGLISH LITERATURE A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Are you passionate about reading? Theatre visits are strongly recommended. Do you love to look closely at texts, Trip to Haworth (Bronte Parsonage) – analysing exactly what ideas are being optional, but strongly recommended too. explored and how the language works? Studying English Literature at A Level Cost will allow you to study some of the Normally no more than £10-20 per visit. most interesting fiction, poetry and drama of both past and more recent Assessment times. You will be able to discuss Paper 1: Drama (30% of your A level grade) and consider the ideas expressed in several texts as well as the literary Paper 2: Prose (20% of your grade) techniques that writers have used to Paper 3: Poetry (30% of your grade) create their messages. You will study at least 8 texts including Plus Coursework (20% of your grade) – prose, poetry and drama across the internally assessed by your teacher and course as a whole. In addition, you will be externally moderated. prepared for examination on an unseen text in the genre of poetry. Coursework Entry Criteria will be part of your final grade too (20%) Grade 5 English. Grade 5 English and you will complete a 3000 word Literature (if taken). comparison of two novels. Useful Supporting Courses The first year of the course will focus on: This subject fit almost with any 1. Tragedy (drama) - Shakespeare’s combination of subjects. It goes well Othello and Tennessee Williams’s with A levels such as English Language, A Streetcar Named Desire Spanish/French/German, History, Sociology, Film Studies or Media Studies. 2. Poetry – Modern post-2000 poetry Careers 3. Coursework I enjoy learning This A level course will open doors to careers in a wide range of professions: about the In the second year the course will journalism, public relations, advertising, explore links across pre-1900 and post- perspectives publishing, marketing, theatre and 1900 texts focusing on representations teaching amongst many others. The writers have on of women in society: course is also a good A Level if you are the world and how 1. The poetry of John Keats considering professional areas such as they portray this architecture, law, local government and 2. Prose – Wuthering Heights by Emily through literature. Bronte and A Thousand Splendid Suns, the civil service. by Khaled Hosseini. Evie Shaw Previous School: Kirk Balk

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FILM A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

All Film students will contribute to class Cost activities and your personal response to Students may wish to buy DVD/ Blu-Ray films will be highly valued. You will get the copies of the films that we will be studying, chance to experiment with filmmaking and although copies will be available in the LRC. screenwriting whilst closely examining There may be some cost for cinema tickets, a variety of films from past and present trips etc. American, British, European and Global cinema. In the first year of the course, Assessment you will be studying Alfred Hitchcock’s Two exams (70%) and Coursework (30%). Vertigo, Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting, Ben Entry Criteria Wheatley’s Sightseers, Alex Ross’ Captain Grade 5 in English. Fantastic and Damien Chazelle’s La La Land. Useful Supporting Courses By the end of this course you will have a English Literature, Photography, Art, Media, detailed knowledge and understanding English Language, History, Languages, of a diverse range of film forms such as Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology. narrative cinema, documentaries, silent film, experimental film and short film as well You can have a look at the subject as sophisticated academic, practical and specific Instagram sites by searching: creative skills that will equip you for lifelong @trcartdept learning. You will study works from such directors as; Alfred Hitchcock, Francis-Ford @trcperformingarts Coppola, Danny Boyle, Jafar Panahi, Deniz @trcmediaandfilm Gamze Ergüven, and Ben Wheatley. You @trc.music.dept What will I study? will also learn how to textually analyse film texts, answer complex questions about Film is the major art form of the Careers film and how to structure essays using last century and is of great cultural Film/TV production, Journalism, sophisticated writing skills. significance. This exciting course is Creative Writing, Research, Education, Documentary/ News production, designed to deepen your enjoyment, Study Visits understanding and appreciation of film Multimedia design, Advertising A variety of trips and visits will be available as an art form. An active and creative approach to and Marketing, Theatre and Events filmmaking will be encouraged as you write, throughout the year in addition to some Management. You can learn more about As a Film student you will study a wide shoot and edit your own film sequences - opportunities to meet visiting speakers Film Studies careers here: www.prospects. range of films and experience a variety of learning technical, creative and practical from the Creative Industries. Trips and visits ac.uk/ careers-advice/what-can-i-do- innovative teaching and learning methods skills. No prior experience of filmmaking is in the past have included: withmy-degree/film-studies. that are designed to ensure you enjoy necessary: the aim is that you will learn by • Annual TRC Media Studies Awards achieving the highest possible grades and creatively engaging with film technique. In Ceremony in June. become a confident, independent learner. the coursework you will have the option of The course will help you develop academic filmmaking or creative writing depending • University of Sheffield Film Festival. skills in research, critical analysis and upon your interests; many film students • The York Short Film Festival. reflective evaluation that you can transfer maintain their own YouTube channels and to other courses and careers. You will learn Screenwriting blogs to showcase their • BFI London Film Festival and Harry Potter how to write formal essays, confidently work. You will have opportunities to submit Studios. apply theory and conduct research which your film journalism and creative work for will benefit you in all your studies at College competitions and publication as your study and beyond. of Film develops.

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FINE ART A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Starter portfolio pack including basic materials – £10.00 (subject to materials/ The Fine Art A Level encourages availability). exploration of different materials, processes and techniques. The start Printer Credits – Art is a visual subject of the course is workshop based, and will rely heavily on good quality teaching a range of Fine Art Skills print outs. Students are given a certain including drawing, painting, a range amount of ‘printer credits’, however, of printmaking, photography (digital they will need to top this up throughout and dark room) and sculpture. After the years. this introductory workshop period, The Art Department provides a lot in students are encouraged to develop terms of consumables such as paint, their own specialism, explore their printing ink, glue, fabrics etc. However, own concepts and ideas free of you will need to purchase your own external constraints whilst continuing paint brushes, pencils, pens, canvases to develop and explore their artistic and paper. We buy these in bulk and sell abilities. Students are encouraged them on at cost in order to keep prices to base their work around their own as low as possible. We also try to reuse individual identity, incorporating and recycle as much as we can. To help cultural influences or personal with the handling of money, we offer a experiences and interests. levy system where students can pay an Although most of the assessed work is amount to the art department and have practical, and sketchbook based, there is the cost of materials deducted as they a separately assessed written essay. This go. Some students may also be entitled encourages students to explore the work to a bursary which will help with buying of other artists who inspire them and look materials – please enquire about this. at their work in a wider context. Assessment Study Visits The course consists of two First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire components: Sculpture Park (October) and local Life Component One (60%) is coursework Drawing workshops (May/June). Useful Supporting Courses Careers and will start in September and continue Other Art endorsements, such as If you want to pursue a career in Second Year: Day trip to Manchester for approximately 4 terms. Photography and Graphic Communication, Architecture, you will need also (February). Component two (40%) is the exam unit Media, Film, Music and Performing Arts. Mathematics and Physics along with an Most subjects contrast well with and Art based A level. Most of our students do which includes a timed test. Cost support the study of Art from sciences to progress onto a broad range of Art Degrees Day trips: small contributions towards History and Literature. at University. These range from Fine Art to transport. Entry Criteria Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification You can have a look at the subject Architecture, including Textiles, Interior Sketchbooks; Students will need to (Grade 6 if taken in combination with specific Instagram sites by searching: and Fashion Design, Illustration, 3D Design, buy their own sketchbooks; however, another Art based course). Graphic Design, Film and Animation. we have high quality monogrammed @trcartdept If you have not studied GCSE Art you will sketchbooks available to purchase at @trcperformingarts need to submit a portfolio to be reviewed. cost price from us. We recommend Please contact the department or see @trcmediaandfilm buying these from the department to the website for details. ensure that they are of a good enough @trc.music.dept quality. These range from £5.50 - £7.00.

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FRENCH A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost The A level course is designed to follow Around £375 for the residential study on naturally from GCSE, with equal visit/exchange. emphasis placed on each of the four

language skills: reading, listening, Assessment Listening, reading, writing, translation speaking and writing. During the course and speaking skills will all be assessed you will explore a wide range of exciting through three exam papers. aspects that will help you develop not only your level of French to an advanced Paper 1: Listening, Reading and standard but also your knowledge of the Translation (50% of A level grade) society and culture, past and present, of France and other French speaking Paper 2: Writing (20% of the grade) countries. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of the grade) The course will cover themes such as: Entry Criteria (i) Social issues and trends in France Grade 6 GCSE French. Applicants with and other French speaking a grade 5, with a proven aptitude in the countries - changes in the family, the language, will require an interview with a ‘cybersociety’, voluntary work and language teacher. crime. Useful Supporting Courses (ii) Political and artistic culture in Languages support virtually every other France and other French speaking choice of subjects, particularly English countries - cultural heritage in the Language or Literature, the humanities Francophone world, music, cinema, and social sciences and business. politics and immigration.

Additionally, the course also gives you the Careers opportunity to learn more about France French students regularly go into through the study of one film (La Haine) highly competitive areas such as law, and a short novel (Kiffe Kiffe Demain). business, management, consultancy, What I like about TRC accountancy, international press JOSHUA LAWRENCE The resources at college at great and are Grammar will be an important part of agencies, the media, the Foreign Office, Previous school incredibly useful for achieving the best your French studies throughout the the performing arts and many others. The Laurel Academy. possible future. whole A level course and you will be able Some students also pursue careers

to understand and use the language in a that make special use of their language Subjects studied at TRC How is TRC similar / different to school? TRC is unique in the sense students have more confident and successful manner skills – in travel and tourism, teaching, Fine Art, French and Religious Studies. both freedom of studying in a college as a result. translating/interpreting. Future career plan but with the added focus of academic I would like to study Fine Art and French achievement. Study Visits at university and in the future go into a A study visit or an exchange to France teaching or a design field. My advice to Y11 students (Paris, Vendée area, Bergerac, or Work hard and be organised. elsewhere) is offered to both first and Why I chose TRC Everything you do now will contribute second students. This is not compulsory, The Art Department is open during all to your future. Get into good routines but it is strongly recommended for hours and is incredibly supportive to and habits now to help you in the improving communication skills and students. The Language Department future. giving you the opportunity to experience is also great as it pushes students to do French culture and life. their best and offers new experiences. 50 51 A LEVEL

FURTHER A-LEVELS MATHEMATICS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment This course involves studying Further You will sit three two-hour examinations Mathematics alongside A-level at the end of year 2 for Further Mathematics. In Further Mathematics Mathematics, in addition to the three you will study the following topics; two-hour examinations you will sit for A-level Mathematics. Complex numbers, matrices, proof, conic sections, series expansions, polar Entry Criteria co-ordinates, hyperbolic functions, Minimum average GCSE score required further calculus and vectors. In addition 5. Grade 7 Maths. you will study further applied topics from Statistics and Decision Mathematics. Useful Supporting Courses A course for able mathematicians, Support is also provided for students which can only be taken in addition preparing to take STEP or AEA papers to Mathematics A Level. It is essential where required for entry to university. for studying Mathematics at Oxford and Cambridge. Valuable support for Study Visits Physics, other sciences, Economics, Students will be able to enter the UK Engineering and Computing. Maths Challenge. We also enter teams for the UK Maths Team Challenge and Careers Pop Maths Quiz in Sheffield. Data Analyst, Computer Programmer, Engineering, Accountancy, Actuary and

Cost Stockbroker. A graphical calculator is essential; the purchase of a suitable model with the required probability distributions will be organised through the Maths department at a discounted rate of approximately £67.

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GEOGRAPHY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment Area of study 1: Dynamic Landscapes All the examinations will be in the summer. • Tectonic Processes and Hazards • Coastal Landscapes There are no external exams at the end of the 1st year of study. Area of study 2: Dynamic Places Four externally assessed units: • Globalisation • Paper 1 – Physical Geography, 30% of • Regeneration qualification, 2 hours Area of study 3: Physical Systems • Paper 2 – Human Geography, 30% of and Sustainability qualification, 2 hours • The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity • Paper 3 – Synoptic investigation, 20% • The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security of qualification, 1 hour 45 minutes • Coursework – 20% of qualification, Area of study 4: Human Systems 3000-4000 words and Geopolitics • Superpowers Entry Criteria • Health, human rights and intervention Grade 4 Maths. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in Geography (if taken). Study Visits A residential field trip is a compulsory Useful Supporting Courses part of the course. All Geography This course can be combined with any Geography specifications at A-Level require 4/5 other subject but links particularly well days of fieldwork. The fieldtrip to the with Geology, and has overlaps with some relates to Lake District is likely to be in February. aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Business everything. It’s A half day trip to Sheffield city centre will Studies, Economics and Sociology. also take place and is likely to be in April. always current Careers and relevant to Cost Cartographer, Commercial/residential everyday life. Approximately £320 for the first year surveyor, Environmental consultant, residential field trip which is likely to Geographical information systems Jasmine Fraser be in February. It includes all teaching officer, Planning and development Previous School: and learning resources, transport, surveyor, Teaching, Town planner, Oakwood accommodation, and is catered on a full International aid worker, Logistics and board basis. There are possible student supply chain management, Project bursaries available to contribute to the management. cost of the trip depending on household finances, although these are never guaranteed.

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GEOLOGY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

Year 2 Assessment Interpreting the Geological Record enables External A level examinations are held students to further develop their skills in June and comprise of: Three written and understanding of earth science and examination papers (2¼ hours (Practical includes topics: Rock forming processes; paper), 1¾ hours (Theory), 2 hours Rock deformation; Past life and Past (Theory) stimulus response questions climates; Earth materials and Natural requiring short and structured answers, resources and Geological Themes – a wide variety of data (hand specimens, Geological map applications (use of colour photographs, a black & white and a colour BGS maps); and one optional theme (likely geological map) and some extended to be Geological Evolution of Britain) giving answers. further depth on plate tectonics and the development of the key rock types in the Entry Criteria UK. Embedded within all the modules are GCSE Science (2 x Grade 4). Grade 5 Maths. “specified practical” activities which will give students an extra grading on their Useful Supporting Courses certificate for practical competency. Geology is complemented by other Science courses as well as Geography and Maths. Learning about Study Visits There are also links with Computing, IT and minerals and Fieldwork is an essential component practical-based subjects. However, many of the course. A level Geologists MUST Arts based students also study Geology rocks and finding complete a minimum of 4 days in the field. as a new subject in order to maintain a intriguing facts Fieldwork is assessed through various balanced curriculum. Indeed, in recent about fossils. practical investigations in the field. There years students have successfully combined is currently a 2-day residential fieldtrip to Geology with most other subjects on offer. Thalia Atack North Yorkshire (Y12 June) and a new 3-day residential field trip to Anglesey (Y13 March). What will I study? Previous School: Careers Day trips to local exposures (e.g. Derbyshire Oil exploration, nuclear waste disposal and Geology will be a new subject to most Sir Thomas & Boston Castle) are also included. landfill management and as Engineering students. If you are interested in the Wharton Academy Geologists, Seismic Interpreters, origins of the Earth, how it was formed Cost Environment Consultants as well as and what has happened to the landscape Residential trips are to be confirmed. In teaching and lecturing or further and inhabitants of our planet through 2020 the 3-day residential to Anglesey postgraduate study abroad and in the UK. geological time, then it may be for Year 1 cost £165 and the 2-day residential to Demand for geologists and geoscientists you. Geology is central to locating the In the first year of the course - North Yorkshire cost £85. Day trips cost no is strong and growing, and recent news resources that maintain our society Fundamentals of Geology - allows more than £10 per day trip. All geological articles have shown that Geology is the and is implicit in contemporary issues students to develop their knowledge and equipment is supplied by the department most lucrative STEM course (with new from global warming through to the understanding of earth science and acquire but students are expected to have suitable graduate in the petroleum industry earning exploitation of these resources. new skills. outdoor gear. Students will be advised on up to £70,000 for their first job). Earth A Level Geology follows the new WJEC/ Topics covered include: Minerals, Rocks, the nature of this in due course but it does Science and related Engineering (civil, Eduqas specification and builds upon Fossils, Composition of the Earth, Plate not need to be expensive. geotechnical, petroleum, environmental) topics covered at GCSE in Geography and Tectonics, Geological Time, Structural have twice as many university places Science. The specifications are designed Geology, Mapwork and GeoHazards – natural as the life sciences courses, and the to provide an opportunity to study a range hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes government’s job shortage list is full of of issues of geological significance and and landslides along with man-made Geology based careers in most sectors are delivered through theory and practical hazards involved in quarrying, mining, waste (engineering, oil and gas, mining, modules. disposal and civil engineering projects. environmental).

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GERMAN A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits The A level course is designed to follow A study trip to Germany is offered to on naturally from GCSE, with equal both first and second year students. emphasis placed on each of the four The trip is not compulsory, but it is language skills: reading, listening, strongly recommended for improving speaking and writing. During the communication skills and giving you course you will explore a wide range the opportunity to experience German of exciting aspects that will help you culture and life. develop not only your level of German

to an advanced standard but also your Assessment Listening, reading, writing, translation knowledge of the society and culture, and speaking skills will all be assessed past and present, of Germany and through three exam papers. other German speaking countries. Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and The course will cover themes such as: Translation (50% of A level grade) (i) Social issues and trends in Germany and any other German speaking Paper 2 – Writing (20% of the grade) country - the changing state of the Paper 3 – Speaking (30% of the grade) You get to learn about family, the digital world, youth culture, the cultures of different multiculturalism. Entry Criteria countries and are able to (ii) Political and artistic culture in Grade 6 GCSE German. Applicants with Germany and any other German a grade 5, with a proven aptitude in the see how other people live. speaking countries - festivals and language, will require an interview with a It is also a good skill to be traditions, art and architecture, language teacher. cultural life in Berlin, German re- able to talk to people from unification. Useful Supporting Courses around the world. Languages support virtually every other Additionally, the course also gives you choice of subjects, particularly English Alycis Losada the opportunity to learn more about Language or Literature, the humanities Previous School: Germany through the study of the one and social sciences and business. Wath film (Das Leben der Anderen) and a short play (Andorra). Careers German students regularly go into Grammar will be an important part of highly competitive areas such as law, your German studies throughout the business, management, consultancy, whole A level course as you will be able accountancy, international press to understand and use the language in a agencies, the media, the Foreign Office, more confident and successful manner the performing arts and many others. as a result. Some students also pursue careers that make special use of their language skills – in travel and tourism, teaching, translating/interpreting.

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GRAPHIC A-LEVELS COMMUNICATION Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Graphic Communication is about First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire solving problems using visual Sculpture Park (October) and residential language, looking at advertising, trip to Liverpool (June/July) illustration, branding and information Second Year: Day trip to Manchester design. You will learn about the (February). importance of the client and the audience but, also, the conceptual Cost ideas that designers use to Day trips: contribution towards petrol, communicate deeper meanings and approx. £1 per trip. messages. The A Level encourages exploration of different materials, Sketchbooks: Students will need to processes and techniques, both buy their own sketchbooks, however practical and digital. The start of the we have high quality monogrammed course is workshop-based, teaching sketchbooks available to purchase at a range of practical skills including cost price from us. We recommend drawing, a range of printmaking,and buying these from the department to photography, both digital and ensure that they are of a good enough dark room. It also includes how to quality. These range from £5.50 - £7.00. put your practical experiments Starter portfolio pack including basic Assessment Useful Supporting Courses together as design work. Students materials – £10.00 (subject to materials/ The course consists of two components. Photography, Fine Art, Media, Film, Music are encouraged to base their work availability). and Performing Arts. Most subjects (60%) is coursework around their own individual identity, Component one contrast well with, and support, the study and will start in September and continue incorporating cultural influences or Printer Credits – Graphics is a visual of Graphic Communication from Sciences through for approximately 4 terms which is personal experiences and interests. subject and will rely heavily on good to History and Literature. quality print outs. made up of 80% practical and 20% written. Although most of the assessed work is You can have a look at the subject Component two (40%) is the exam unit practical, and sketchbook based, there Students are given a certain amount of specific Instagram sites by searching: is a separately assessed written essay. ‘printer credits’, however, they may need which contains a timed test. @trcartdept This encourages student to explore the to top this up. The department provides work of other artists who inspire them many consumables such as paint, Entry Criteria @trcperformingarts Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification. and look at their work in a wider context. printing ink, glue, fabrics etc. However, @trcmediaandfilm you will need to purchase your own paint (Grade 6 if taken in combination with @trc.music.dept It is important to note that Graphic brushes, pencils, pens, canvases and another Art based course.) Communication at TRC is a pathway paper. We buy these in bulk and sell them If you have not studied GCSE Art you may Careers that belongs to the Art and Design on at cost in order to keep prices as low A Level syllabus and, therefore, is submit a portfolio. Please contact the Most of our students progress onto a as possible. To help with the cost we offer department or see the website for details. broad range of Art Degrees at University. creative and art based, not media/ a levy system where students can pay design technology based. These range from Graphic Design to an amount to the department and have Architecture, as well as Games Design, the cost of materials deducted as they Film Production, Web Design and Interior go. Some students may also be entitled Design. Careers include: Animator, to a bursary which will help with buying Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Advertising materials – please enquire about this. and Marketing, Events Promotion.

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HISTORY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? at the ending of slavery, the presidency of Lincoln, the failure of compromise and At TRC we offer two different routes in A the attempts to heal the divisions once Level History both are from AQA and meet the war ended. The unit is assessed by the A level requirements of studying over examination. 200 years across the 3 units. You simply need to decide which option would best Coursework: Causes of and suit you. Responsibility for the Holocaust OPTION A This coursework unit will involve investigating the causes of one of, if not You will be studying a wide range of the most infamous events in human history. material, looking at different countries Through the study of documents from the and time periods. This will help you gain a time and the views of historians you will wide-ranging knowledge of history with carry out a detailed investigation into the English, American and European aspects to key themes. You will study the arguments social and cultural change, the importance Grace against Henry VIII religious changes; the course. You will study a very varied time about when the Nazis took the decision of ideas and ideologies such as communism onto the crisis year of 1549 when young period from Tudor England to events during to carry out the ‘Final Solution’ and also and the importance of key individuals and Edward VII faced two rebellions; onto an World War 2. The course will also offer the the controversy over who should be held groups. Russia goes through enormous attempt to prevent Mary I marrying Philip II opportunity to study the American Civil War responsible. Should the blame lie solely change in this period moving from an of Spain and finally on to Catholic Plots and along with its causes and consequences. with Hitler, the SS, or the German people as economically backwards nation that had attempts to overthrow Elizabeth I. You will This is a fascinating part of American a whole? been defeated in the Crimean War to an look at the causes and consequences of history and with huge significance, most industrial superpower, from a traditional these rebellions. notably with the ending of slavery. OPTION B autocratic country to the world’s first Tudor England 1485–1603 You will be studying a wide range of Communist Country. There is also some Study Visits continuity with Stalin often referred to as A number of day and half-day visits to be You will study the whole of the Tudor material, looking at different countries and the Red Tsar and the Russia people being confirmed. dynasty from Henry VII through to time periods. This will help you gain a wide- ranging knowledge of history with English subject to brutal regimes. Elizabeth. This is a key period in England’s and European aspects to the course. You Cost development with religious upheaval, Making Modern Britain Students are advised to buy a textbook. will be studying Tsarist and Communist unrest and rebellion and the establishment In this unit you are essentially studying Otherwise minimal costs. of England as a significant power. The Russia looking at the collapse of the Tsarist regime, the creation of Communist Russia the development of Britain from the course will also look at fascinating Assessment including the terror of Stalin’s regime, aftermath of World War II up until the individuals such as Henry VIII, Mary Queen 2 exams (AQA 7042/1C and 7042/2J) and a the impact of World War II on Russia and modern day. In this time period Britain’s of Scots and Elizabeth I along with all the position in the world changes dramatically piece of coursework 3000-4000 words. scandal and intrigue at court. The unit is De-Stalinisiation. In unit 2 you will look at the making of modern Britain going from as the age of Empire ends, Britain goes assessed by examination. through economic upheaval, goes through Entry Criteria Churchill’s post-World War II government Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in History The American Civil War: through to the government of Blair and enormous social change, sees several shifts in political ideology and emerges as (if taken). A Nation Divided 1845–1877 This unit looks the Iraq war looking a political, economic the world you know. This unit will give you at the causes, event and consequences of and social change. In the coursework a deep understanding of the modern world Useful Supporting Courses one of the most significant conflicts of the you will examine rebellions against the English Literature/ English Language, Law, and Britain’s place in it. modern world. More American soldiers died Tudor Monarch’s, their causes and how Economics, Philosophy, Religious Studies in the Civil War than in all other conflicts dangerous they were to Tudor rule. Tudor Rebellions and Modern Foreign Languages. America has been involved in added Tsarist and Communist Russia In your coursework you will examine

together. The United States divided over rebellions against Tudor monarchs across Careers This is a breadth study in which you will Lawyers, Company Managers, Banking issues such as slavery, taxes and States’ a period of over 100 years. Starting with look at the themes of political authority, and Finance, Museum Education Officer, rights and fought a 4 year war that changed Henry VII’s struggles against Yorkist opposition, development of the economy, Archaeologist, Heritage Manager. America forever. The unit includes looking Pretenders; through the Pilgrimage of 62 63 A LEVEL

LAW A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Assessment Component One – The legal system Law is 100% exam assessed and is and criminal law: heavily ‘text based’ so it is important that students are comfortable with Introduces students to the legal system learning based on lots of reading and and familiarises them to the concept writing. of liability through an introduction to criminal law. This component is split Entry Criteria into two sections – Section A: the legal Minimum average GCSE score required system and Section B: criminal law. 4.5. Grade 5 English. Grade 3 Maths. Component Two – Law making and the

law of tort: Useful Supporting Courses A Level Law is a natural partner to Introduces students to the law making the study of English Language/ and familiarises them to the concept of Literature and History at A Level but liability through an introduction to the the syllabus content also connects law of tort. This component is split into well with subjects such as Criminology, two sections – Section A: law making Psychology and Sociology. and Section B: the law of tort.

Component Three – The nature of law Careers A qualification in A Level Law is highly and contract law: Enables students valued by many employers, in particular, to extend their study of law. They will because of the critical thinking and explore and consider in more detail analytical skills which studying the the nature of law and develop their subject promotes. As well as the obvious legal knowledge through the study of career choice of joining the legal contract law. This component is split profession as a barrister, solicitor, legal into two sections – Section A: the nature executive or paralegal, Law graduates of law and Section B: contract law. frequently find themselves working Study Visits in the commercial sector, business There will be study visits to Sheffield and finance, social welfare, human Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court and resources management and with an opportunity to visit the Nottingham charities. LEWIS ROOKES What I like about TRC Galleries of Justice. It gives me a lot of independence and Previous school allows me to study the courses I love. Cost Rawmarsh. There is a nice cozy library that is quiet There is no charge for visits to local and lets me read my favourite books in my Subjects studied at TRC courts. Other day trips will normally cost spare time or revise. Law, Criminolgy and Business. approximately £15. How is TRC similar / different to school? Future career plan Similar class structures but classes are To go to university and become a more personal and more enjoyable. There Criminology teacher. is more free time in the day too.

Why I chose TRC My advice to Y11 students It is a trusted college, local with a good Your GCSEs are important, keep reputation. I heard good things about revising and try not to worry but try to the college from family members that relax and don’t forget to enjoy yourself. attended. 64 65 A LEVEL

MATHEMATICS A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits In the first year you will study topics in Students will be able to enter the UK both Pure and Applied Mathematics. Maths Challenge. We also enter teams for the UK Maths Team Challenge and Pure Mathematics includes algebra, Pop Maths Quiz in Sheffield. trigonometry, sequences and series and calculus (differentiation and Cost integration). You will also learn how to A graphical calculator is essential; the use a graphical calculator effectively to purchase of a suitable model with the enhance your problem solving skills. required probability distributions will be organised through the Mathematics In the first year the Applied Mathematics department at a discounted rate of covers topics in Statistics. The approximately £67. Statistics topics will include probability distributions, correlation and Assessment regression. You will sit three 2 hour examinations at In the second year you will continue to the end of year 2. study topics in both Pure and Applied

Mathematics including logarithms Entry Criteria Minimum average GCSE score required calculus and trigonometry. You will 4.5. Grade 6 Maths. study Mechanics and Statistics in Applied Mathematics. In Mechanics you

will study vectors, kinematics, dynamics Useful Supporting Courses Important support for Physics, other and momentum. In Statistics you will sciences and engineering. analyse a large data set issued by the examination board, this will involve using The statistical elements also provide a computer and specialist software valuable support for Geography, such as Excel and Autograph. Psychology and Sociology. University courses in Computing and Economics Support is also provided for students usually require Mathematics at A level. I enjoy the challenge of preparing to take STEP or AEA papers for studying A Level Maths. entry to university. Careers Engineer, Business Analyst, Quantity I also enjoy the problem Surveyor, Insurance Underwriter. solving nature of Maths and gaining problem solving skills which I can incorporate into other subjects. Sameera Mazlov Previous School: Clifton

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MEDIA STUDIES A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

• Radio (Late Night Woman’s Hour) Assessment • Video games (Assassin’s Creed III: Two exams (70%) and coursework (30%). Liberation). Entry Criteria Media Studies offers a broad, engaging General Level 3 entry requirements. and stimulating course of study which enables you to: Useful Supporting Courses • demonstrate a critical approach to media Film, Photography, Fine Art, Graphics, issues. Performing Arts, Music Technology, English • demonstrate appreciation and critical Language, English Literature, Sociology, understanding of the media and their role Philosophy, Psychology, History etc. both historically and currently in society, You can have a look at the subject culture, politics and the economy. specific Instagram sites by searching: • apply theoretical knowledge and @trcartdept specialist subject specific terminology to @trcperformingarts analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced @trcmediaandfilm and consumed. @trc.music.dept • engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies. Careers • Develop your essay writing and literacy Broadcast (TV and Radio), Publishing and skills in order to answer complex journalism (newspapers or magazines), questions about the media. Media Planner, Advertising and marketing, Practical Coursework allows you to Social Media Manager, Information What will I study? creatively apply your theoretical knowledge Study Visits technology, Travel and tourism, Teaching. A variety of trips and visits will be available A Level Media Studies is an academic and understanding to an original cross- throughout the year in addition to some You can learn more about media careers, subject that focuses on media literacy media production that will involve opportunities to meet visiting speakers degrees and apprenticeships here: and analysis as opposed to BTEC Creative producing both print and video products. www. Media Production, which is more from the Creative Industries. Trips and visits ucas.com/job-subjects practical. The A Level course is 70% exam The following forms are studied: in the past have included: based and 30% practical work. • Newspapers (The Times and The • University of Sheffield Film Festival. This course is best suited to students who Daily Mirror), • BFI London Film Festival and Harry Potter wish to study more academic courses at • Magazines (Vogue and The Big Issue), Studios. university. • Television (Life on Mars and The Bridge), • Media City Manchester. A - Levels Cost Trips - as and when they take place. You will be analysing media texts in relation • Online, social and participatory media to academic theories such as semiotics (Zoella and Attitude). Cost (the language of media, postmodernism • Advertising and marketing (Kiss of the Minimal costs involved to purchase existing etc.), representation (e.g. feminist theories, Vampire, Tide’s Got What Women Want, media texts (less than £10 to purchase theories of ethnicity and postcolonialism WaterAid: Rain for Good), etc.), audience theory (including how the magazine and news texts). • Film marketing (Black Panther and I, media affects our behaviour and the need Daniel Blake), for regulation) and industry theories (media ownership, government regulation and • Music video (Dizzee Rascal’s Dream power). and Vance Joy’s Riptide),

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MUSIC A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Element 1: Performance: Many students are already involved in Performance is worth 30%. You will local bands, choirs and orchestras and perform a recital lasting a minimum of are encouraged to continue throughout 8 minutes on any instrument or singing the course. There are trips to local and any style of music is acceptable. concerts and musical events, and Opportunities will be provided to students perform regularly in lunch develop your performing skills by taking hour concerts at Riverside Café in part in concerts and a full-scale musical Rotherham. You will also get the chance in college along with performances in to perform in College productions. the local community. Cost Element 2: Composition: Instrumental/Singing lessons are Composition is worth 30%. You will essential in order to achieve your full compose two pieces. One must be in potential on the course and you will be response to a brief set by the exam required to cover the costs of these board and the other a free choice piece yourself. We will support you with in any style. The total time for both recommendations for tutors where pieces combined is a minimum of 6 necessary and we do have a bursary minutes. scheme in college which some students may be eligible for. Element 3: Appraising: Appraising is worth 40%. You will study Assessment a very varied selection of areas of study Component 1: set by the exam board. There are a range Performance – Non-examined of works set by the exam board and assessment: there will also be opportunities to study music of your choice to support the Externally Assessed. study of the set works. • A performance of one or more pieces performed as a recital. Areas of Study: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Music Component 2: for Film, Popular Music and Jazz, Fusions Composition – Non-examined and New Directions. assessment: You can have a look at the subject specific Externally Assessed. Entry Criteria Grade 5 practical on an instrument or voice Instagram sites by searching: • Composing two pieces of music. or a performance audition and interview for @trcartdept Component 3: anyone without formal qualifications. @trcperformingarts Appraising – Written Examination: 2 hours. Useful Supporting Courses @trcmediaandfilm This course links very well with Music @trc.music.dept Technology, Performing Arts, Film, Media and all other arts subjects. The course is Careers an excellent, broad preparation for further Professional Musician, Composer, Sound study and careers such as performer, Technician, Events Organiser, Broadcast teacher, arts administrator or musical Engineer, Teacher. instrument designer/ restorer/repairer.

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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost This course covers the history Students will have (voluntary) access and development of recording to session musicians for the multi-track technology. You will learn practical recording projects at a cost of £20 for the skills for recordings and compositions year. All students will require a memory including the usage of modern stick or other USB external storage device recording and production techniques, to transfer and back up large projects. including the function of a digital audio workstation (DAW). Assessment Assessment will be a mixture of external You will learn to capture, mix, master, exam (60%) and a portfolio of practical manipulate, create, edit and refine work (40%). The portfolio of practical audio and MIDI data. You will examine work will involve separate recording and the principles of sound and audio technology-based compositions. technology and apply this practically. Entry Criteria The course is taught in dedicated rooms General entry requirements with with access to recording technology interview/audition. (Applicants do and DAWs with both industry standard not need to be able to play a musical software and hardware. There is a instrument, but this is highly advisable. significant practical element to the They should also be able to evidence their course, and you will be required to set interest and/or experience in the subject. up and undertake recording sessions in This could be via a portfolio of previous addition to inputting and working with works or through a spoken interview with MIDI and virtual instruments. the course leader should you not have any In studying this course, you will learn prior subject specific qualifications). the skills required to operate a recording studio and create your own musical Useful Supporting Courses This course links very well with Music, compositions. Please note that this Performing Arts, Film, Media and all course combines both a theoretical and other arts subjects. The course is an practical element. excellent, broad preparation for further You do not specifically need instrumental study and careers such as performer, skills, though there is a substantial teacher, arts administrator or musical compositional element that benefits instrument designer/ restorer/repairer. having some prior musical knowledge. You can have a look at the subject Study Visits specific Instagram sites by searching: Study visits and visiting speakers are @trcartdept planned across the department. You will @trcperformingarts get the chance to perform in and provide @trcmediaandfilm technical support for departmental productions too if you want to develop @trc.music.deptr your CV and technical skills further. Careers Professional Musician, Composer, Sound Technician, Events Organiser, Broadcast Engineer, Teacher. 72 73 A LEVEL

PHILOSOPHY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Philosophy explores questions To be confirmed. which are about as fundamental as

questions can be, questions which Cost Minimal. arise from our experience of life and our efforts to understand the world. Assessment A Level Philosophy will introduce you Two 3hr exams. to the ideas of the great philosophers, Paper 1: Epistemology and Ethics. including Plato, Descartes, Locke, Hume and Kant. You will study and begin to Paper 2: Philosophy of Religion and evaluate their answers to questions Philosophy of Mind. such as: Entry Criteria • What is knowledge, and what can we Minimum average GCSE score required know with certainty? 4.25. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in another Humanities subject. • Is how the world “appears” to our senses how it “really” is? Useful Supporting Courses • Can the existence of God be proved Philosophy develops thinking skills (or disproved)? that are useful in supporting many other academic disciplines. It can be • Are there moral truths and if so what is taken with any other A Level subjects, their nature? including the sciences, maths and humanities. The nature of the topics • Is mind distinct from brain or are studied means the course also has mental phenomena (i.e. thoughts, some crossover in content with both law feelings) simply properties of the and psychology. brain? Careers Journalism, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Business and Marketing, Research, Education, Human Resources, Local Government Officer, Health Service Manager, Social Work, Police, Politics.

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PHOTOGRAPHY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

Study Visits Assessment First Year: Day visit to Yorkshire Sculpture The course consists of two components. Park (October) and other local locations (60%) is coursework to conduct exciting photoshoots. Second Component one and will start in September and continue Year: Day trip to Manchester (February). through for approximately 4 terms which is Cost made up of 80% practical and 20% written. Day trips: contribution towards petrol, Component two (40%) is the exam unit and approx. £1 per trip. contains a timed test. Sketchbooks: Students will need to buy

their own sketchbooks; however, we have Entry Criteria Grade 4 GCSE Art or related qualification. high quality monogrammed sketchbooks (Grade 6 if taken in combination with available to purchase at cost price from another Art based course). us. We recommend buying these from the department to ensure that they are of a If you have not studied GCSE Art or good enough quality. These range from Photography, you need to submit a portfolio £5.50 - £7.00 before enrolment. Please contact the department or see the website for details. Starter portfolio pack including basic materials – £10.00 (subject to materials/

availability). Useful Supporting Courses Graphic Communication, Fine Art, Film, Printer Credits – Photography is a visual Media, Music and Performing Arts. Most subject and will rely heavily on good quality subjects contrast well with and support print outs. Students are given a certain the study of Photography from Sciences to amount of ‘printer credits’, however, they History and Literature. will need to top this up. What will I study? constraints while continuing to develop You can have a look at the subject and explore their skills. Students You will need to pay for photographic paper specific Instagram sites by searching: Photography is used to communicate are encouraged to base their work for darkroom use. We buy these materials @trcartdept ideas and messages about the around their own individual identity, in bulk and sell them onto students at @trcperformingarts observed world. The A Level encourages incorporating cultural influences or cost price to keep costs down. Please be exploration of different materials, personal experiences and interests. aware as darkroom photography is a highly @trcmediaandfilm processes and techniques, both formal specialised area of photography there @trc.music.dept and experimental. The start of the course Although most of the assessed work is will be some costs to incur. Bursaries are is workshop based, teaching a range of practical and sketchbook based, there is available to help students fund the cost of Careers Photography Skills including basic and a separately assessed written essay. This their courses and we try to recycle as much Most of our student’s progress onto higher advanced camera functions, studio and encourages students to explore the work of as we possibly can to reduce costs. education in Photography, Graphic Design, dark room processes. You will learn not other artists who inspire them and look at Fine Art, Illustration, Games Design, Film, only how to use your camera to take a their work in a wider context. It is recommended; that you have your Web Design and Interior Design. Graphic good photograph but to understand own camera, however the college does It is important to note that Photography Designer, Magazine Feature Editor, Medical the technicalities involved and how to have equipment that students can book at TRC is a pathway that belongs to the Illustrator. explore your own concepts and ideas. out to complete their studies. A camera Art and Design A Level syllabus and After this introductory workshop period, on a mobile phone isn’t recommended, therefore, is a creative and art-based students are encouraged to develop instead an entry level DSLR is preferable. subject and not only media/design their own specialism and explore their technology based. own concepts and ideas free of external

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PHYSICS A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits In the first year the course will include The Science Museum. particle and quantum physics in

addition to all the core topics of Cost Less than £25. mechanics (including oscillations), electricity and circuits, waves and Assessment properties of matter (materials). Written examinations. Practical As well as learning theory, you will endorsement. complete a number of experiments including 7 assessed practicals. Entry Criteria The maths required is higher level Minimum average GCSE score required GCSE (algebra and trigonometry are 5. GCSE Science 6,6 (with a 6 in Physics important) but you are expected to if taken as a separate GCSE). Grade 6 apply it in more practical situations. Maths. In the second year the topic of electricity is extended to cover Useful Supporting Courses ac, oscilloscopes and capacitors. Valuable support for Mathematics and for Thermal physics, radioactivity and other sciences and Computing. Careers extensive work on gravitational, Aerospace engineer, architect, airline electric and magnetic fields, including pilot, clinical engineer, metallurgist, electromagnetic induction, will also form nuclear engineer, radiation protection a substantial part of the course. You will practitioner, nanotechnologist, nuclear choose one option from Astrophysics, engineer, physicist. Medical Physics, Engineering Physics and Turning Points in Physics that you study independently towards the end of the second year. You will continue to carry out experimental work and complete a further 5 assessed practicals. The course brings in some higher level mathematics (exponential functions, logarithms and graph work) but this is covered during the course. SIYAAN HUSSAIN What I like about TRC The practical activities carried out The freedom and meeting new like- throughout the course will contribute Previous school minded people. towards the Practical Endorsement. The Clifton. How is TRC similar / different to school? skills, knowledge and understanding Subjects studied at TRC TRC allows you to chose and control your learned through both the practical and Physics, Maths and Chemistry. schedule and you can do sports or revion theoretical work will be assessed by in free periods. three 2 hour exams at the end of the 2 Future career plan year course. Electrical or Chemica Engineer. My advice to Y11 students When it comes to A levels you must Why I chose TRC keep on top of work. However, The prestige of the college and the remember having a balanced lifestyle support given when necessary as I have is important and health shouldn’t be Autism. ignored once you start studying. 78 79 A LEVEL

POLITICS A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Component 2: UK Government; Study Visits Entry Criteria Political Ideas (One of anarchism, You will be studying the workings of A number of day or half-day visits to General Level 3 entry requirement and ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism be confirmed, including visits to Local Grade 5 in English. politics and government in both the or nationalism) UK and the USA. You learn about the Universities. origins and beliefs of different political UK Government- In this part of the Useful Supporting Courses A level History, A Level Philosophy, A Level ideologies and how they have been put course you will study the Constitution, Cost Key textbook - £30. Economics, A Level Sociology, A Level into practice. You will assess source Parliament, Prime Minister and Executive, English. material and produce extended written the interactions between the different Assessment answers that evaluate the strengths branches of government. With all these Careers of different arguments and reach areas you will study the underlying 3 two hour exams. theory along with examples of the Law, Management, Journalism, Government, supported judgements. Component 1: UK Politics; Core Political different aspect of government in actions Civil Service, Police. Ideas: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism Component 1: UK Politics; Core and debates that surround these such as Political Ideas (Conservatism, where power is located in the UK political Component 2: UK Government; Political Liberalism, Socialism) system. Political Ideas: You explore the Ideas: One of anarchism, ecologism, feminism, multiculturalism or nationalism UK Politics- this part of the course origins, key thinkers and views of an with examine Democracy and political ideology. You look specifically at its views Component 3: USA Government; participation, debates surrounding on human nature, the state, the economy Comparison USA and UK. voting and who should be able to vote, and society. I love the wide pressure groups and political rights. You Component 3: USA Government; will then go onto study Political Parties Comparison USA and UK variety of topics including their history and policies, electoral systems and voting behaviour USA Government- In this unit you will we cover and as well as the influence of the media. study the US Constitution, the debates how engaging surrounding the Constitution and Core Political Ideas- You will study the each lesson is. ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism Federalism, the structure and functions and Socialism. You will explore their Congress, the role and powers of the Isabel Hall origins, key thinkers and divisions within President, the role and nature of the Supreme Court. You will move on to Previous School: these ideologies. You will study their Wickersley views on human nature, the state, the study Civil Rights and race relations, the economy and society. key ideas and policies of the Democrat and Republican Parties, the electoral systems in America. Comparison USA and UK- In this unit you will study different Comparative theories and debate the similarities and differences between the British and American political systems.

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PSYCHOLOGY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

Throughout the course you will also Useful Supporting Courses develop your own research skills by carrying Links very well with Biology, Criminology, out a range of practical investigations. This Maths, Philosophy, Sociology and English. It will enable you to develop your knowledge can be taken with any other A Level. of research methods, statistics and the scientific method. Careers However, we will go beyond AQA A Level Psychology is useful for a degree specification (in class and through extra- in Psychology or the related fields of curricular opportunities) to prepare you Anthropology, Counselling, Criminology, more widely for the next steps in your Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, education and employment. For example, Forensic Science, Sociology and Teaching. we will develop your understanding of your A degree in Psychology is the first step own brain and mental processes, learn how to a career as a Chartered Psychologist to learn and teach effectively, offer you (Clinical, Educational, Occupational, opportunities to participate in research Forensic, Sport or Teaching and Research). with wider bodies/Universities and gain work experience. We will also explore a few In terms of other professions, Psychology is of the most recent psychological research useful for Business and Marketing, Medical, findings and enable you to search for and Mental Health and Social Care professions, read journal articles. work in Prisons and the Probation Service, Social Work and Education. You will also Assessment find it useful in many wider areas of work • Three exams including leadership and management and coaching. • Two hours each What will I study? Unit 3: Issues and options in psychology There are clear links between psychological This unit is designed to introduce you • All sat in the summer of your second year literacy and the skills identified as Psychology is the scientific study of the to three contemporary topic areas valued by employers, such as effective mind and how it influences our behaviour. • There is no coursework (Gender development, Schizophrenia communication skills, evidence-based Throughout the two years you will develop and Forensics) and the main issues and • Each exam is assessed through a mix problem solving abilities, thinking critically psychological knowledge, understanding debates within psychology. of multiple choice, short answer and and adopting an evaluative approach extended writing questions. and skills by learning the AQA A Level Throughout each unit you will develop an to work. However, the ability to apply Psychology specification. understanding of the scientific nature of psychological literacy has a much greater Entry Criteria potential: the ability to benefit global Unit 1: Introductory Topics psychology and look at a range of concepts, Grade 5 GCSE Maths (2x Grade 4) in GCSE society and to enrich individual lives and You will study four topics: Social Influence; theories, studies and applications as well Science. Grade 5 GCSE English. communities. Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology. as evaluative issues relating to them. Some of the key questions we will explore include: Unit 2: Psychology in Context This unit is designed to explore the origins • How do you treat OCD? of psychology and the scientific nature of • What might lead humans to commit the subject. You will study Approaches, genocide? Biopsychology, Research Methods and Statistics. • How does attachment in infancy affect adult relationships? • What causes schizophrenia? • To what extent is gender identity genetic or learnt? 82 83 A LEVEL

RELIGIOUS STUDIES A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Entry Criteria We need only to look at the news Grade 5 in English Language. Grade 4 in to see how relevant the study of Religious Studies (if taken). religion is. In the 21st Century, it is

increasingly important for us all to Useful Supporting Courses Religious Studies links very well with be aware of people’s religious beliefs other essay-based subjects such as and to understand how they shape History, English and Sociology, but people’s attitudes and lifestyles. can be taken in combination with any You will study Christianity and Islam. You other subject. It is especially useful for will learn about aspects of their beliefs, anyone interested in working with or practices and ethics and will develop understanding people, e.g. medicine, your own skills of analysis and evaluation nursing and healthcare, social work, to reflect on key religious debates teaching, law, journalism, etc. affecting society today. Careers Study Visits Education (primary and secondary), To be confirmed. Journalism, Human Resources, Research, Law, Charity Officer, Cost Community Development Worker. Minimal.

Assessment 3 2hr exams. Paper 1: Ethics. Paper 2: New Testament. Paper 3: Islam.

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SOCIOLOGY A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Society is a varied and exciting Minimal. place and Sociology studies who we

are and how we fit into our culture. Cost Minimal. Sociologists are interested in how we gain our identity based on our Assessment gender, ethnicity, age and social class End of Year Two: Three 2 hour exams differences and how these impact on covering all content from years 1 and 2. our lives. We take a critical look at the inequalities and injustices in British Entry Criteria society. Grade 5 English. Grade 4 in Sociology Our course covers many aspects (if taken). Minimum GCSE average point of modern life. We look at changes score of 4. to culture, the impact of the media including social media and the digital Useful Supporting Courses world, deviance and crime, education English Language, History, Media, and global concerns. We also look at Philosophy and Politics. how sociologists conduct research. It is

an academic and theoretical subject. Careers Probation Officer, Public Relations Year One: Officer & Human Resources Manager. Education, Research Methods and Family/Households or Culture and Identity.

Year Two: Crime and deviance, advanced methodology, media or religion. The subject is interesting and provides a deeper understanding of society. Jess Russell Previous School: Wingfield Academy

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SPANISH A-LEVELS Level 3 • Qualification: A Level • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? The trips/exchange are not compulsory, but they are strongly recommended for The A level course is designed to follow on improving communication skills and giving naturally from GCSE with equal emphasis you the opportunity to experience Spanish placed on each of the four language skills: culture and life. reading, listening, speaking and writing. During the course you will explore a wide Cost range of exciting aspects that will help Around £375 for the residential study visit. you develop not only your level of Spanish to an advanced standard but also your Assessment knowledge of the society and culture, Listening, reading, writing, translation and past and present, of Spain and other speaking skills will all be assessed through Spanish speaking countries. three exam papers. The course will cover themes such as: Paper 1 : Listening, Reading and Translation (50% of A level grade) (i) Social issues and trends in the Hispanic world - changes in the family unit, attitudes Paper 2: Writing (20% of the grade) to marriage and divorce, cyberspace, equal Paper 3: Speaking (30% of the grade) rights, multiculturalism, the influence of celebrities,... Entry Criteria Grade 6 GCSE Spanish. Applicants with (ii) Political and artistic culture in Spain and a grade 5, with a proven aptitude in the other Spanish speaking countries – the language, will require an interview with a Spanish festivals and gastronomy, the language teacher. cultural heritage of the Hispanic world, the Spanish civil war and dictatorship, Useful Supporting Courses the monarchy, other dictatorships in the Languages support virtually every other Hispanic world, … choice of subjects, particularly English Additionally, the course also gives you the Language or Literature, the humanities opportunity to learn more about Spain and social sciences and business. through the study of the works of Pedro

Almodóvar (one film – Volver) and Ramón Careers Spanish is the second most widely spoken J Sender (a short novel – Réquiem por un language in the world, with more than 400 campesino español). million speakers. Therefore, the ability to Grammar will be an important part of your speak and use it will increase your chances Spanish studies throughout the whole of success in a wide range of areas within A level course and you will be able to the world of work. Spanish students understand and use the language in a more regularly go into highly competitive areas confident and successful manner as a result. such as law, business, management, consultancy, accountancy, international Study Visits press agencies, the media, the Foreign We offer a study visit to Spain for both Office, the performing arts and many others. first and second year students. Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia are amongst Some students also pursue careers that the places we have visited over the years. make special use of their language skills – Work with students in our partner schools in travel and tourism, teaching, translating/ in Spain is a key part of these visits. interpreting. 88 89 BTEC

APPLIED LAW BTEC Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? professional bodies aiming to develop requisite professional skills and The BTEC Level 3 National Extended knowledge for students interested in Certificate is an opportunity for careers in Law. students interested in a Law-related career, who prefer to be assessed Study Visits through a mixture of internal There will be study visits to Sheffield assessments, set tasks and external Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court and examinations. You will take on a an opportunity to visit the Nottingham more practical approach to studying Galleries of Justice. Law and gain an understanding of the work and skills involved in legal Cost careers, such as Legal Executives There is no charge for visits to local and Paralegals. You will complete a courts. Other day trips will normally cost number of assignments to develop approximately £15. your knowledge, analysis and evaluation of the Law. Assessment The course is assessed through a You will study aspects of legal liability mixture of internal assessments, set in both Criminal and Civil Law, together tasks and external examinations. with understanding law making and dispute solving. In Criminal Law, you Entry Criteria will have the opportunity to learn Standard Level 3 entry requirements about elements of a crime (actus reus including 4 in English and 3 in Maths. and mens rea), non-fatal offences (common assault through to GBH) and Useful Supporting Courses sentencing (prison, fines, discharges Links very well with a number of subjects and community sentences). Liability including: History, Psychology, English, in Civil Law covers the elements of the Economics, Business Studies and tort of negligence and the award of Sociology and can be taken with any damages available. Understanding law other A Level/BTEC. making will provide you with an insight into the different types of laws and Careers the procedures that must be followed. A qualification in BTEC Applied Law Whilst studying dispute solving, you will is highly valued by many employers, learn about the courts and the people in particular, because of the critical involved in the legal system, from highly thinking and analytical skills which skilled judges to ordinary members of studying the subject promotes. As the community sitting on the jury. well as the obvious career choice of joining the legal profession as a All topics are taught in an applied way, barrister, solicitor, legal executive or to develop students’ capacities to paralegal, Law graduates frequently find offer legal advice and guidance in ways themselves working in the commercial that echo the professional practice of sector, business and finance, social solicitors and other legal personnel. welfare, human resources management The course is partly designed by and with charities.

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APPLIED BTEC PSYCHOLOGY Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate There are four units in the course: Duration: 2 Years Study Visits Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and TBC Applications You will study underlying concepts of Cost psychology and apply your knowledge TBC to explain behaviours including gender identity, consumer behaviour and Assessment You will be assessed by a combination of aggression. internally assessed coursework and exams. Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Exams will make up approximately 60% of Research your final grade and coursework is worth You will learn how psychologists collect and approximately 40%. analyse their data. You will also be given the You will complete one examined and one opportunity to plan and conduct your own coursework unit, per year. Unlike a linear A research project. level course, you will have the option to re Unit 3: Health Psychology sit both exams, if required. In this unit you will explore behaviours and Entry Criteria lifestyle choices which affect health and Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements wellbeing. Topics covered within this unit including grade 4 in GCSE Science and 3 in include stress and addiction including Maths. alcohol misuse, smoking, shopping and gambling. Useful Supporting Courses BTEC Science, Criminology, BTEC Law, BTEC Unit 4: Introduction to Psychopathology Business Studies, BTEC Health and Social Psychopathology is the study of mental Care. health. In this unit you will learn how mental health disorders are identified and treated. Careers You will study a variety of mental health This course will prepare you to work within disorders including depression, phobias the field of psychology supporting young and schizophrenia. people and adults with their psychological health and wellbeing. Skills developed You will begin by learning about the Some of the key questions we will explore What will I study? on the course would be useful if you are fundamentals of psychology – how include: Psychology is the scientific study of psychologists collect their data and use choosing a career within the criminal • What are the causes of criminal minds and behaviour. As such, it is a part their findings to benefit society. You will justice service including working in prisons behaviour? of our everyday lives. An understanding develop an understanding of psychological and with offenders. Business, advertising of human behaviour is fundamental to approaches which underpin professional • How can advertisements be made more and media are also common career routes. many jobs in society and a BTEC course practice, including the influence of the effective? BTEC Applied Psychology is accepted by in Psychology will not only help you brain, genes and hormones on human • Is gender determined by biology or many universities and could be the first academically, but also in developing an behaviour. Using theories, you will consider experience? steps towards a career as a Psychologist, understanding of individuals and society. which does require you to undertake explanations for behaviours such as • How does stress effect the body? aggression, mental health disorders, and further study at degree level. health-related lifestyle choices. You will • Can you become addicted to shopping? plan and carry out research, evaluating the • How can we support people with mental strengths and limitations of a variety of health disorders? research methods.

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APPLIED SCIENCE BTEC Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Science investigation skills The course is laboratory based with This unit involves topics such as integrated practical work, lectures, laboratory design and how information group work and discussion. is stored and managed in a laboratory. During the first year you will study two One optional unit will complete the first mandatory units to achieve the BTEC year. certificate: The Physiology of Human Body Principles and Applications of Science 1. Systems This unit includes aspects of chemistry, This unit covers the skeletomuscular physics and biology. You will learn system, lymphatic system and digestive about the structures and functions of system. different cells and identify them using Students following the Diploma a microscope. You will study atomic course, (equivalent to 2 A levels) structure, bonding and will gain a would complete all the Subsidiary foundation in quantitative Chemistry. Diploma modules during year 1 and then There will also be investigations of complete 4 further modules, Laboratory energy transfer processes such as those Techniques and their Applications, involved generating renewable energy. Principles and Applications of Science 2, Practical Scientific Procedures and an Investigative Project and Applications Techniques. of Organic Chemistry. This is a practical Chemistry unit and Students following the Extended involves techniques for synthesising Diploma (equivalent to 3 A levels) will and separating substances along with study the same units as the Diploma assessing their purity. students in year one alongside Human regulation and Reproduction. In year During the second year a further two two another four units will complete units can be studied to gain the BTEC the qualification, Contemporary Issues Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science in Science, Genetics and Genetic

(equivalent to 1 A level). Engineering, Electrical circuits and their Study Visits Useful Supporting Courses Possibility of day visits. This course would provide useful Applications and Biological Molecules underpinning scientific knowledge for and Metabolic Pathways. Cost students studying a Health and Social Care, No more than £15 per study visit. Psychology or Sports Science course.

Assessment Careers A combination of internally assessed Nursing, midwifery, forensic science, coursework assignments and pharmacy technician, radiographer, examinations. lab technician, research support assistant, nutritionist, food science, Entry Criteria biomedical science, research scientist, Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements. hospital theatre technician, chemistry, Grade 4 in GCSE Science. Grade 4 in Maths. biochemistry, zoology and many more.

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EXTENDED BTEC CERTIFICATE IN

Personal and Business Finance Work Experience BUSINESS In this unit you will study the purpose and All students studying BTEC programmes will Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate importance of personal and business be expected to complete a work placement (equivalent to 1 A Level) • Duration: 2 Years finance. You will learn about the functions as a compulsory part of the course. You will and role of money, different ways to pay, be expected to investigate and find your current accounts and how to manage your own placement in an area that interests personal finances. You will also learn about you. Your teachers and careers staff will different financial institutions, the purpose help you with this. of accounting, types of expenditure and the different sources of finance a business Assessment can access. You will also learn how to use Externally assessed piece of coursework. accounting concepts such as breakeven, cashflow, final accounts and ratio analysis. Entry Criteria This is assessed by a written exam paper. Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements including Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in Recruitment and Selection Maths. In this unit you will learn how effective recruitment and selection can contribute Useful Supporting Courses to business success and what is involved Economics, IT, Law and Languages. in this process. This is assessed internally, and you will investigate recruitment Careers process in a large organisation and then Business Administrator, Sustainability take part in the process itself and evaluate Consultant, Business Advisor, Trainee how successful you were. Accountant, Book Keeping.

Study Visits There will be various study visits which form a compulsory part of the course and must be attended as far as possible, these may include Cadbury world, Manchester Airport, Manufacturing plants, Alton Towers, Meadowhall and Magna. Cost £20 approx. What will I study? Developing a marketing campaign In this unit you will learn about the role Exploring Business of marketing, market research methods In this unit you will learn about the purposes and the marketing mix. You will then learn of different businesses, their structure, the how to use this information to produce effect of the external environment and how a marketing campaign. This is externally they need to be dynamic and innovative assessed and will be a written task that is to survive. You will produce a piece of submitted by computer. You will be issued coursework (that is internally assessed) the marketing campaign brief two weeks that compares two businesses in terms of before your assessment giving you time to their organisation, purpose and features, plan and research what you might include in stakeholders and the markets in which they the campaign. operate and how this is influenced by the external environment.

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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA BTEC IN BUSINESS Level 3 • Qualification: Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels) Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Personal and Business Finance Exploring Business In this unit you will study the purpose and importance of personal and In this unit you will learn about the business finance. You will learn about purposes of different businesses, their the functions and role of money, structure, the effect of the external different ways to pay, current accounts environment and how they need to be and how to manage your personal dynamic and innovative to survive. You finances. You will also learn about will produce a piece of coursework (that different financial institutions, the is internally assessed) that compares purpose of accounting, types of two businesses in terms of their expenditure and the different sources organisation, purpose and features, of finance a business can access. You International Business stakeholders and the markets in which will also learn how to use accounting Study Visits they operate and how this is influenced concepts such as breakeven, cashflow, In this unit you will learn how UK businesses There will be various study visits which form by the external environment. final accounts and ratio analysis. This is develop strategies to trade globally, how a compulsory part of the course and must this might be financed and the support Developing a marketing campaign assessed by a written exam paper. be attended as far as possible, these may available. You will also investigate what include Cadbury world, Manchester Airport, In this unit you will learn about the role Recruitment and Selection economic, political, technological and Manufacturing plants, Alton Towers, of marketing, market research methods In this unit you will learn how effective cultural influences may have on the Meadowhall and Magna. and the marketing mix. You will then recruitment and selection can success of operating internationally. This is Part of the course is a compulsory work learn how to use this information to contribute to business success and an internal assessed piece of work. placement for at least one week each year. produce a marketing campaign. This is what is involved in this process. This Principles of Management externally assessed and will be a written is assessed internally, and you will

task that is submitted by computer. You investigate recruitment process in a This unit will enable you to understand how Cost £20 approx. will be issued the marketing campaign large organisation and then take part the role of management and leadership brief two weeks before your assessment in the work place contributes towards in the process itself and evaluate how giving you time to plan and research business success. It will examine the key Assessment successful you were. A combination of internally assessed what you might include in the campaign. roles of management such as managing coursework and externally assessed Managing an Event quality, staff and change, as well as how coursework and written exams. Within this unit you will work as part of to motivate and train workers. This is an externally assessed unit; you will be issued a small group to plan, co-ordinate and Entry Criteria with a brief one week prior to the exam and manage a business or social enterprise Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements then complete the formal assessment on event and evaluate the skills gained. including Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in computer and submit on line. This is assessed internally, and you will Maths. also be observed taking on various roles Work Experience whilst doing it. Useful Supporting Courses An essential part of a BTEC course is Economics, Law, IT and Languages. preparing you for work. In this unit you will study the benefits of gaining work Careers experience. You will then complete a work Accountancy Clerk, Finance Manager, placement and reflect on what you learned Company Secretary – any career within a and achieved during that experience. business environment.

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LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS Level 3 • Qualification: Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels) Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Investigating Customer Service As businesses try different ways to Units as per the Diploma in compete and get custom, Customer Business plus: service has become a lot more Business Decision Making important. You will learn about how the Within this unit you will learn about the importance of customer service, what importance of planning in a business and customers expect from a business and what tools and information can assist in the benefits to business of building that planning. You will also investigate strong customer relations. You will then what influences the planning process in a demonstrate customer service skills in business, such as employees, legislation different situations. This is an internally and financial constraints. This is an assessed unit. externally assessed unit based on a case Creative Promotion Within this unit you study you will be issued at the start of learn about the different elements of the exam. the promotional mix and the purpose Team building of each one. You will then investigate Within this unit you will study the a promotional campaign and evaluate dynamics of team building and examine its success. Finally, you will put your the underpinning theory that leads to knowledge in practice and create a plan a successful team. You will take part for a campaign of your own. in a group work activity and evaluate the success of it. This is an internally Study Visits assessed unit. There will be various study visits which form a compulsory part of the course Market Research and must be attended as far as possible, You will examine the different aspects these may include Cadbury world, of market research that businesses use Manchester Airport, Manufacturing and the benefits and drawbacks of each. plants, Alton Towers, Meadowhall You will then use this theory to plan and and Magna. Part of the course is a Cost Useful Supporting Courses implement a research project of your compulsory work placement for at least £20 approx. Economics, Law, IT and Languages. own and produce an analysis of your one week each year. findings; including graphs and charts. Assessment Careers A combination of internally assessed Accountancy Clerk, Finance Manager, coursework and externally assessed Company Secretary – any career within a coursework and written exams. business environment.

Entry Criteria Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements including Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in Maths. 100 101 LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN EARLY What will I study? How the qualification The qualification prepares learners to is structured become Early Years Educators, enabling The qualification is structured around them to work with children from birth to four themes: YEARS EDUCATION 5 years and gain knowledge of children Theme 1: Health and Well-being aged 5-7 years. You will be required to undertake significant periods of work Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and AND CARE placement which will be assessed to professional practice Level 3 • Qualification: Level 3 Diploma • Duration: 2 Years develop your competence when caring Theme 3: Play, development and learning for and interacting with babies and young for school readiness children. This will be highlighted upon Theme 4: Professional development your yearly timetable showing where block periods of study/placement will Assessment occur. You must successfully complete: Upon successful completion of the course • 27 mandatory units you will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as an Early Years • Pass longitudinal study Educator as you will gain a licence to • Pass 3 externally set and marked practice. assessments.

Study Visits Entry Criteria The course also offers several visits that are General level 3 entry criteria including specific and professionally relevant to the either Grade 4 in English OR Maths. You will unit of study including: need to take English OR Maths alongside • A trip to a Forrest School/ Reggio this qualification to allow progression Emilia School to gain experience and into both the workforce and/or higher an understanding of international education. If you have both English and perspectives. Maths you may chose another subject to sit alongside this. • A visit to the Children’s Ward at Rotherham Hospital. Careers • Grimm & Co Students can progress into various job roles in the voluntary, statutory and private Cost sector including careers in / as: Students are advised to purchase the • Early Years Practitioner in Day Nursery College Childcare Polo Shirt to wear whilst on placements. This allows you to be • Early Years Practitioner in Nursery School identifiable and promotes safeguarding. • Early Years Practitioner in Reception (These can be purchased during the Class within Primary Schools Induction period for a cost of approx. • Pre School worker £8 each.) Forrest School/ Reggio Emilia: Approx. £22/£28. What related qualifications can you progress to? Level 4 for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner OR Foundation Degree.

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NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA LEVEL 3 AWARD, TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE AND TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) Level 3 • Qualification: Level 3 Diploma • Duration: 2 Years Cost You MUST successfully complete the Students are advised to purchase the externally assessed controlled assessment College Childcare Polo Shirt to wear whilst in Year 1 to progress on to Year 2 of the on placements. course. A minimum of 750 placement hours is What will I study? This allows you to be identifiable and also The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels which required within the following 3 age ranges: The qualification prepares learners to promotes safeguarding. will be graded at A* – D grade, and will carry • 0 -1 year 11 months become Early Years Educators, enabling (These can be purchased during the a maximum of 168 UCAS points. them to work with children from birth to • 2 -2 years 11 months Induction period for a cost of approx. Entry Criteria 5 years and gain knowledge of children • 3 -5 years £8 each.) aged 5-7 years. Upon successful Grade 4 in English and Maths. Forrest School Approx. £22. completion of the course you will gain a This will be followed by a specialised

licence to practice. placement, in the area of your choice. Useful Supporting Courses Assessment Please note that this is a full-time course The course is made up of 16 units including This will be highlighted upon your yearly You must successfully complete: equivalent to 3 A Levels; no other subjects timetable showing where block periods of 1 professional practice portfolio which 14 mandatory units – Unit assessments for are chosen alongside it. study/placement will occur. will allow you to link your classroom based units 1–14 must be achieved at pass grade D

theory into practice. or above. Units are assessed internally and Careers/FE Study Visits Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Teacher, marked by your Tutor. You must achieve a D You will be required to undertake significant The course also offers a number of visits Children’s Nurse, Social Work, NHS Play grade/Pass grade to be awarded the unit. periods of work placement which will be that are specific and professionally relevant Worker, Nursery Manager and Children’s assessed to develop your competence to the unit of study including: Unit 16 Mandatory – Unit 16 must be Rep. when caring for and interacting with babies • A trip to a Forrest School to gain achieved at a ‘Pass’ grade. and young children. experience and an understanding of To achieve Technical Level 3 Diploma there international perspectives. will be TWO externally set and externally • A visit to the Children’s Ward at assessed synoptic assessments (Controlled Rotherham Hospital. Assessment) one assessment covering the contents of units 1–7 (CCE1) and one assessment covering units 9–14 (DCE2).

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LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE MEDIA

PRODUCTION – Photoshop, InDesign and our photography Entry Criteria studio before creating it under exam General Level 3 entry requirements. conditions. The exam will be assessing DIGITAL CONTENT your digital media skills obtained over the The following courses are not required, duration of the 2-year course. but are useful: English Language, ICT, Art, Graphics, Photography, Media Studies/ Study Visits Production, Film Studies, Business. PRODUCTION A variety of trips and visits will be available Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC • Duration: 2 Years throughout the year in addition to some Useful Supporting Courses opportunities to meet visiting speakers English Language, Photography, Graphics, from the Creative Industries. These include: ICT, Media Studies, Film, Performing Arts, • Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Business Studies Law and Fine Art. What will I study? skills along with your creative flair in the production of several pages for a brand- Harry Potter; You can have a look at the subject BTEC Creative Media Production is new magazine including your own original • University of Sheffield Film Festival; specific Instagram sites by searching: an exciting, largely practical course photography using our photography studio • Media City Manchester. 69A - Levels Cost @trcmediaandfilm focusing on digital elements of the and equipment and Adobe Photoshop and Trips - as and when they take place. @trcartdept media with an emphasis on journalism InDesign. @trcperformingarts and page layout and design. It will Cost @trc.music.dept develop your skills in photography, image In Year Two you will complete the Costs minimal for any study visits. You manipulation, page layout and design, following Units: do not need to purchase any of your own Careers journalism and research. • Unit 30: Page Layout and Design for equipment or software such as DSLR Journalism, Web Design, TV/Film, Events Digital Media; In Year One you will complete the cameras or Adobe Photoshop – you have Organiser, Theatre, Multimedia Production. following Units: • Unit 03: Digital Media Skills access to this within the department. Apprenticeships There is a range of (practical exam). • Unit 24: Writing Copy; Assessment apprenticeships linked to an interest in • Unit 22: Interview Techniques; Year Two will also continue to develop your media including: The following units are completed ability in page layout and design to the • Unit 14: Digital Magazine Production. through internally assessed coursework: • Arts, media and publishing, e.g. digital production of a range of different print design, digital journalist Year One of the course is focused on media products including newspapers and • Unit 24: Writing Copy • Advertising & marketing, e.g. digital Journalism and Digital Magazine Production. leaflets again including your own original • Unit 22: Interview Techniques marketing, social media & digital You will have the opportunity to develop photography using our photography studio • Unit 30: Page Layout and Design. marketing your skills in journalism, producing a and equipment and Adobe Photoshop and portfolio of written copy aimed at a range InDesign. The following unit is completed internally • Information technology. e.g. web developer of publications and variations. You will though externally assessed coursework: You can learn more about media careers, also develop your journalism skills by In addition to this, there is an end-of-year, • Unit 14: Digital Magazine Production. degrees and apprenticeships here: undertaking various interview activities externally assessed practical exam. This https://www.ucas.com/jobsubjects/ such as press conferences and press exam will involve you working towards The following unit is completed through media-studies junkets to contribute towards your writing. a client brief in which you will plan and an externally assessed practical exam: prepare materials for a product using Adobe Finally, you will combine your journalism • Unit 03: Digital Media Skills.

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DIPLOMA IN BTEC CRIMINOLOGY Level 3 • Qualification: Diploma (Applied General) Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Cost Year 1 Travel costs of our day visits, as outlined Unit 1 Changing Awareness of Crime. above. This includes types of crime, reported

and unreported crime, crime statistics Assessment are tested using controlled and media portrayal of crime. Unit 1 and 3 assignments (coursework, 50% of Unit 2 Criminological Theories. This overall marks). includes biological, sociological and individualistic theories about why Unit 2 and 4 are externally set exams people commit crime. (50% of overall marks).

Year 2 These are 90 minutes and there are Unit 3 Crime Scene to Courtroom. This 3 questions (comprised of short and includes forensics, the role of the police extended answer questions) based and the role of the Crown Prosecution on a problem solving scenario. This Service. qualification is graded on a scale of A-E.

Unit 4 Crime and Punishment. This The unit 2 exam is in May of the lower includes formal and informal control, sixth year so it is imperative that no one the criminal justice system and types of goes on a term time holiday. punishment. Controlled assignments are also taken under exam conditions in Dec/Jan of Study Visits both the lower and upper sixth years, so These will typically include visits to again students cannot take unofficial the Magistrates and Crown Courts holidays. in Sheffield, the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham and possibly a prison.

Forensics teams, the Police Service and Entry Criteria Standard level 3 entry requirements. the Probation Service will be invited into college to help with the application of Useful Supporting Courses the subject to real world scenarios. Sociology, Psychology and Law.

Careers Police Officer, Prison Officer, Probation Officer and Youth Worker.

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EXTENDED BTEC CERTIFICATE IN DANCE Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? lessons and you will reflect on your practical work. You will explore practitioners’ such This qualification will enable you to as; Bob Fosse, Christopher Bruce, Merce explore your practical and academic Cunningham, Martha Graham, Jose Limon, abilities, allowing you to discover and Frantic Assembly, DV8 and Andrew Lloyd develop a range of skills within the Dance Webber, through practical exploration and sector. The crucial and transferable research. You will also; research in depth skills you will develop will range from and complete an extended piece of writing independent to group work, where you on practitioners’ styles, techniques and will be able to develop mastery in dancing, repertoire, complete a research report movement and expression, as well as exploring and investigating into the roles increasing your academic knowledge of and skills of a performer and prepare a Dance, the industry and live performance. presentation based on practitioners and

The aim of the qualification is to prepare their work. Entry Criteria Useful Supporting Courses learners for entry to a range of sector- General Level 3 entry requirements: Other creative Arts based subjects such as; related degrees and apprenticeships Assessment GCSE English Grade 5. Music, Media, Film, Art, Photography and that can lead to employment within the Graphic Communication. Most subjects Assessments are internally assessed; in Ideally, you should have some experience Creative Industries. contrast well with and support the study of college by your teacher and externally of practical dance (dance study at GCSE/ assessed; sent off to the exam board. Performing Arts from sciences to History In Y12 you will complete the Level 2 or through dance schools/private Assessments are a combination of practical and English Literature / English Language. following units: lessons). All learners applying for this performances, coursework, evaluation/ course should be participating in private As our BTEC Performing Arts course is • Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques target setting and set tasks by the exam dance lessons in order to make the the same qualification as the BTEC Dance for Live Performance (internally assessed) board BTEC Pearson. necessary practical progress. course, you are currently unable to study • Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work BOTH BTEC Dance and BTEC Performing At the start of the course, you will complete (externally assessed) Recognition Arts. Two years of this study will lead to an an audition performance. This will allow you In Y13 you will complete the equivalent of 1 A-Level. This BTEC is widely to show your current abilities and skills to Careers following units: recognised by top universities and this your teacher when starting the course. Dance Performer, Cruise Ship Entertainer, • Unit 12: Contemporary Dance Technique qualification will support your progression Musical Theatre Dancer/Performer, Dance

(internally assessed) into the performing arts, dance and Study Visits / Cost Teacher, Choreographer, Community Arts We organise exciting opportunities for you creative industries. Dance Worker, Community Arts Dance • Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop to work with performers from professional Practitioner, Dance Therapist, Entertainer. (externally assessed) Do I need any dance companies and watch live performances. You will study a range of dance styles and experience to do the course? We have strong links with The National You can have a look at the subject creative approaches such as contemporary, Theatre and local theatres such as the specific Instagram sites by searching: GCSE or BTEC Level 2 in Dance/ Expressive jazz and commercial dance, as well as Sheffield Crucible. Study visits and events @trcperformingarts Arts/Drama or dance school experience is increasing your knowledge of safe practice, are mandatory, and it is essential you take very useful for this course. If you have no or @trcmediaandfilm the dance industry, practitioners and live part. The cost is usually no more than £20 very little dance experience, is important that @trc.music.dept performance. You will explore a range of per event. you are prepared to have a go at everything practical performance projects working @trcartdept and focus on improving your skills. It is also We also offer a wide range of enrichment independently and in groups from a important that you have experience in activities to enhance your experience stimulus, theme/dance style or music, to performing in front of peers and an audience at TRC such as; the annual college create dance for a live audience, based or that you are willing to have a go at this, as production, talent competitions and dance on the skills you learn in workshops and this is a crucial element of the course. showcases. 110 111 BTEC

HEALTH & BTEC SOCIAL CARE Level 3 • Qualification: Extended Certificate (single) / Diploma (double) and Extended Diploma (triple) Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Study Visits Your Health and Social Care course Opportunities for work placements will cover a broad range of topic areas in a variety of Health and Social Care relating to employment and further settings. Guest speakers from a variety study in the health and social care of settings. sector. Courses include, certificate,

double and extended diploma. You will Assessment develop a thorough knowledge and • Externally assessed exams understanding of the units taught, • Externally assessed controlled these are likely to include the following assessments areas: • Internally assessed assignments • Human lifespan • Working in Health and Social Care Useful Supporting Courses This course links very well with • Meeting individual care needs Psychology, Sociology and Science. It • Principles of safe practice can be taken alongside any other A Level • Physiological disorders course. • Nutritional health Careers • Complementary therapies Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, Youth • Anatomy and physiology Worker, Medical Representative, Social Work, Primary teaching, and Care • Enquiries into current research Assistant. • Work experience in HSC • Promoting public health • Genetics • Infection prevention What I like about TRC REGAN JOHN FLETCHER I feel very welcome and the work Previous school environment is encouraging and Handsworth Grange. supportive.

Subjects studied at TRC How is TRC similar / different to school? Health and Social Care and The emphasis is on you to work and if Applied Science. you work hard you will achieve.

Future career plan My advice to Y11 students University to study Applied Policing. The sooner you begin to work hard the easier college will be. Although it Why I chose TRC might seem scary at first, it’s a great It’s a great building, the teachers step in your journey. seemed friendly and there is a huge range of courses. 112 113 BTEC

LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN IT Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate in IT Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Unit 6 Website Development – “learners investigate website Certificate (Year 1) development principles. They will design In Year 1 the units you will study are both and develop a website using scripting compulsory units: languages.”

Unit 2 Creating Systems to Manage Assessed by: Coursework – internally Information – “learners study the marked. design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to Study Visits manage information.” Visiting speakers from local universities Assessed by: Tasks set and marked such as Sheffield Hallam University. by Pearson; completed on a computer Assessment (and submitted electronically) under 1 examined unit and 1 coursework unit supervised conditions for 10 hours. per year. Unit 3 Using Social Media in Business

- “learners explore how businesses use Entry Criteria Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above in four social media to promote their products different subjects including a Grade 4 in and services. Learners also implement English and Maths. social media activities in a business to meet requirements.” Useful Supporting Courses Assessed by: Coursework – internally Some students combine IT with courses marked. such as Business Studies, Art or Media Studies but it can be studied alongside Extended Certificate (Year 2) any other subject as it builds very useful In Year 2 you will study one compulsory IT skills in its own right. unit and one unit that we have selected:

Unit 1 Information Technology Systems (compulsory unit) – “learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations.”

Assessed by: Examination

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EXTENDED BTEC CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMING ARTS (ACTING) Assessment Study Visits / Cost Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate • Duration: 2 Years Assessments are internally assessed; in We organise exciting opportunities for you college by your teacher and externally to work with performers from professional assessed; sent off to the exam board. companies and watch live performances. practical performance projects working What will I study? Assessments are a combination of practical We have strong links with The National independently and in groups from a performances, coursework, evaluation/ Theatre and local theatres such as the This qualification will enable you to stimulus, or script, to create theatre for a target setting and set tasks by the exam Sheffield Crucible. Study visits and events explore your practical and academic live audience, based on the skills you learn in board BTEC Pearson. are mandatory, and it is essential you take abilities, allowing you to discover and workshops and lessons and you will reflect part. The cost is usually no more than £20 develop a range of skills within the on your practical work. You will explore Recognition per event. Performing Arts sector. The crucial practitioners’ such as; Brecht, Frantic and transferable skills you will develop Two years of this study will lead to an Assembly, DV8, Andrew Lloyd Webber, equivalent of 1 A-Level. BTEC is widely We also offer a wide range of enrichment will range from independent to group Stanislavski, Berkoff and Artuad, through activities to enhance your experience work, where you will be able to develop recognised by top universities and this practical exploration and research. You will qualification will support your progression at TRC such as; the annual college mastery in acting, movement, and also; research in depth and complete an production, talent competitions and dance musical theatre, as well as increasing into the performing arts, dance and extended piece of writing on practitioners’ creative industries. showcases. your academic knowledge of Performing styles, techniques and repertoire, Arts, the industry and live performance. complete a research report exploring and Useful Supporting Courses The aim of the qualification is to prepare investigating into the roles and skills of a Do I have to be able to act, Other creative Arts based subjects such as; learners for entry to a range of sector- performer and prepare a presentation based sing and dance to do the Music, Media, Film, Art, Photography and related degrees and apprenticeships on practitioners and their work. course? Graphic Communication. Most subjects that can lead to employment within the contrast well with and support the study of Creative Industries. GCSE or BTEC Level 2 in Drama/ Expressive How does the qualification Arts/Dance/Music are useful but not Performing Arts from sciences to History In Y12 you will complete the provide employability skills? essential. It is more important that you are and English Literature / English Language. following units: This qualification provides you with prepared to have a go at everything and As our BTEC Dance course is the same • Unit 2: Developing Skills and Techniques the opportunity to develop crucial and focus on improving your skills. It is also qualification as the BTEC Performing Arts for Live Performance (internally assessed) transferable skills. These skills will equip you important that you have experience in course, you are currently unable to study • Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners’ Work for your future and are highly regarded by all performing in front of peers and an audience BOTH BTEC Performing Arts and BTEC Dance. (externally assessed) higher education providers and employers. or that you are willing to have a go at this, as this is a crucial element of the course. Careers • Cognitive and problem-solving skills: In Y13 you will complete the Community Arts Worker, Community the use of critical thinking, approaching following units: Entry Criteria Arts Practitioner, Actor, Dancer, Teacher, problems by applying expert creative • Unit 19: Acting Styles (internally assessed) General Level 3 entry requirements Entertainer, Drama Therapist, Stage solutions, using systems and technology. GCSE English Grade 5 Manager, TV presenter, Director, Public • Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop • Intrapersonal skills: communicating, Services, Retail and Marketing. (externally assessed) working collaboratively, negotiating and At the start of the course, you will complete an audition performance. This will allow you You can have a look at the subject The units within the course cover all influencing, self-presentation. to show your current abilities and skills to specific Instagram sites by searching: elements of theatre and you will study a • Interpersonal skills: self-confidence, your teacher when starting the course. @trcperformingarts range of acting styles such as naturalistic self-reflection, self-management, self- and non-naturalistic theatre, with a specific discipline, organisation, adaptability @trcmediaandfilm emphasis on practitioners’ techniques and resilience, self-monitoring and @trc.music.dept and styles. 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EXTENDED DIPLOMA BTEC IN PERFORMING ARTS Level 3 • Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Littlewood, Stanislavski, Berkoff, Artuad and more, through practical exploration You will study this qualification full-time and research. You will also research in at TRC and it will enable you to explore depth and complete an extended piece of your practical and academic abilities, writing on practitioners’ styles, techniques

allowing you to discover and develop and repertoire and complete a range of Assessment Study Visits / Cost Assessments are internally assessed; in We organise exciting opportunities for you a range of skills within the Performing research reports/presentations exploring college by your teacher and externally to work with performers from professional Arts sector. The crucial and transferable and investigating into; the roles and skills of assessed; sent off to the exam board. companies and watch live performances. skills you will develop will range from a performer, theatre practitioners, variety Assessments are a combination of practical We have strong links with The National independent to group work, where you performance practitioners and community performances, coursework, evaluation/ Theatre and local theatres such as the will be able to develop mastery in all practitioners. You will extend these skills by target setting and set tasks by the exam Sheffield Crucible. Study visits and events areas of Performing Arts such as; acting, creating a professional performer portfolio board BTEC Pearson. are mandatory, and it is essential you take movement/dance and musical theatre, and responding to a potential employer part. The cost is usually no more than £20 as well as increasing your academic scenario and research into local community Recognition per event. knowledge of Performing Arts, the issues and produce a performance to industry and live performance. The aim Two years of this study will lead to an perform in the local community. You will We also offer a wide range of enrichment of the qualification is to prepare learners equivalent of 3 A-Levels. BTEC is widely be involved in the annual college musical activities to enhance your experience for entry to a range of sector-related recognised by top universities and this production and will perform this as your at TRC such as; the annual college degrees and apprenticeships that can qualification will support your progression final live performance to an audience. production, talent competitions and dance lead to employment within the Creative into the performing arts, dance and creative industries. showcases. Industries. How does the qualification The units within the course cover all provide employability skills? Do I have to be able to act, Useful Supporting Courses elements of Performing Arts; theatre As you will study this course full-time at This qualification provides you with and dance/movement. You will study sing and dance to do the TRC and it is equivalent to 3 A Levels, you the opportunity to develop crucial and and explore; various acting and dance course? will not study any other courses alongside transferable skills. These skills will equip you styles, performing arts in the community, your Extended Diploma Performing Arts for your future and are highly regarded by all GCSE or BTEC Level 2 in Drama/ Expressive employment opportunities within the course. higher education providers and employers. Arts/Dance/Music are useful but not industry, variety performances, musical essential. It is more important that you are • Cognitive and problem-solving skills: Careers theatre and more, with a specific prepared to have a go at everything and the use of critical thinking, approaching Community Arts Worker, Community emphasis on practitioners’ techniques focus on improving your skills. It is also problems by applying expert creative Arts Practitioner, Actor, Dancer, Teacher, and styles. You will explore a range of important that you have experience in solutions, using systems and technology. Entertainer, Drama Therapist, Stage practical performance projects, working performing in front of peers and an audience Manager, TV presenter, Director, Public independently and in groups from a • Intrapersonal skills: communicating, or that you are willing to have a go at this, as Services, Retail and Marketing. stimulus, script, brief, theme/dance style working collaboratively, negotiating and this is a crucial element of the course. or music, to create performances for a influencing, self-presentation. You can have a look at the subject live audience, based on the skills you Entry Criteria specific Instagram sites by searching: • Interpersonal skills: self-confidence, learn in workshops and lessons and you General Level 3 entry requirements @trcperformingarts self-reflection, self-management, self- will reflect on your practical work. You GCSE English Grade 5 @trcmediaandfilm will explore a wide range practitioners’ discipline, organisation, adaptability and @trc.music.dept such as Brecht, Frantic Assembly, resilience, self-monitoring and relationship At the start of the course, you will complete DV8, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Bob Fosse, development. an audition performance. This will allow you @trcartdept Martha Graham, Christopher Bruce, Joan to show your current abilities and skills to your teacher when starting the course. 118 119 BTEC

LEVEL 3 NATIONAL BTEC IN SPORT & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Level 3 • Qualification: Equivalent to 3 x A Levels • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? Unit 24 - Health & Safety Factors in Outdoor Learning - 60 credits This is an exciting practical based course which provides an opportunity to get Unit 25 - Outdoor Activity Provision - out of the classroom and develop your 60 credits knowledge, skills and experience in a Unit 27 - Expedition Experience - 60 credits variety of outdoor activities. Activities will include the following: YEAR 2 • Outdoor climbing & abseiling Unit D4 - Applied Leadership & Instructing in Outdoor Activity - 180 credits • Indoor climbing & abseiling Unit 26 - Impacts & Sustainability of Outdoor Advice and support will be given to learners • Weaselling Study Visits Activities - 60 credits about appropriate personal outdoor • Caving To enhance the curriculum there will be an Unit E - Research Project in Sport optional opportunity to go on residential equipment at the start of the course and • Hill & mountain walking (Pearson-set) - 120 credits trips in both the 1st and 2nd year. Residential there will be an opportunity to buy all items at a discounted price through college. • Kayaking & canoeing Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - venues will be selected from the following: • River scrambling 60 credits • Lake District Please note that all specialist safety • Coasteering Unit 14 - Organising Events in Sport & • North Wales equipment (e.g. climbing harness, buoyancy aids, helmets etc.) will be • Expeditions Physical Activities - 60 credits • Scotland supplied by the college. Unit 9 - Fitness Training - 60 credits • Mountain biking • France Entry Criteria

Experience is not required in any of the Assessment Cost General college entry criteria. The majority of units are assessed through above activities, just a willingness to get Transport and activity costs for lessons away portfolio assignments, which are set and involved! from college campus will be £50 per year. Careers marked by your teachers. In addition to being based at college, lessons Residentials will be approximately £250 per Having successfully completed the course will also take place at Manvers Waterfront, One unit in Year 2 is set and marked trip – non-compulsory. learners will then have an opportunity, The Foundry Climbing Centre and in the Peak externally by the exam board. through college support and guidance, to Prospective learners will also need their progress into: District. own personal outdoor equipment such as: Additional Courses • University – Outdoor Adventure / Outdoor The following is a breakdown of the units To enhance learner experience and develop • Ruck sack - £20 approx Management / Outdoor Instructor / Sports that make up the qualification: CVs a number of additional opportunities will • Water proof top - £15 approx Science / Physical Education / Teaching also be made available, including: YEAR 1 • Water proof bottoms - £15 approx • Apprenticeship schemes as an outdoor • DofE Bronze, Silver & Gold Unit A - Careers in the Sport & Active Leisure • Walking boots - £30 approx instructor based within an outdoor • Assistant Climbing Instructor Qualification company Industry - 90 credits • Hat and gloves - £15 approx Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - • Foundation Water Safety & Rescue • Armed Forces 90 credits Training • Police Force Unit C4 - Personal Skills Development in • British Canoeing Performance Pathways • Fire Service Outdoor Activities - 180 credits • Gym Instructing / Personal Trainer • NHS Qualifications • Engineering • First Aid 120 121 BTEC

LEVEL 3 NATIONAL BTEC IN SPORT, FITNESS & PERSONAL TRAINING Level 3 • Qualification: Equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 x A Levels depending on which option you select • Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? OPTION 2 – EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVELS This course is an exciting pathway YEAR 1 YEAR 2 into Personal Training and Fitness. It is Unit A - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Entry Criteria delivered with a high level of practical Industry - 90 credits Unit D2 - Personal Trainer Skills General college entry criteria. Development - 180 credits activity and is an introduction into the Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - ever-growing world of fitness. If you have 90 credits Unit E - Research Project in Sport Careers a passion for exercise and would like to (Pearson Set) - 120 credits Having successfully completed the course Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - develop your knowledge further then this learners will then have an opportunity, 180 credits Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - through college support and guidance, to is the course for you – start your fitness 60 credits career with us!!! You will experience progress into: YEAR 2 delivering a variety of fitness sessions Unit 21 - Business & Technology in Personal • University – e.g. Sport & Exercise Science / to clients including resistance training, Unit D2 - Personal Trainer Skills Training - 60 credits Physical Education / Teaching Development - 180 credits circuit training, functional training and Unit 14 - Organising Events in Sport & • Apprenticeship scheme as a personal cardiovascular training. In addition you Unit 2 - Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Physical Activities - 60 credits trainer will provide clients with lifestyle advice Activity - 60 credits Unit 7 - Functional Sports Massage - • Armed Forces and nutritional support and if they suffer Unit 4 - Nutrition for Physical Performance - 60 credits from muscular injuries you will be able to 60 credits • Police Force put into practice your knowledge gained Unit 21 - Business & Technology in Personal Assessment • Fire Service in sports massage! The majority of units are assessed through Training - 60 credits • NHS portfolio assignments, which are set and Three options are available for you to select marked by your teachers. • Engineering from. OPTION 3 – EQUIVALENT TO 3 A LEVELS One unit in Year 2 is set and marked OPTION 1 – EQUIVALENT TO 1 A LEVEL YEAR 1 Enrichment Trips - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure externally by the exam board. • South Africa Cape Town – 2 weeks in a local YEAR 1 Unit A Industry - 90 credits orphanage and children’s hospital. Unit A - Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Additional Courses • New York (USA) Football Tour – 2 weeks Industry - 90 credits Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - To enhance learner experience and develop 90 credits CVs a number of additional opportunities will residential. Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - also be made available, including: • Outdoor Summer Camp – 1 week 90 credits Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - 180 credits • Gym Instructing Level 2 residential. YEAR 2 Unit 2 - Self-Employment in Sport & Physical • Personal Trainer Level 3 • Duke of Edinburgh Awards - includes Activity - 60 credits expeditions. Unit C2 - Fitness Skills Development - • Sports Massage Level 3 180 credits Unit 8 - Fitness Testing - 60 credits • First Aid Unit 9 - Fitness Training - 60 credits Please note that these courses are optional and there will be an additional charge on some of the courses – full information and prices will be confirmed during the academic year. 122 123 BTEC

LEVEL 3 NATIONAL BTEC IN SPORTS COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT Level 3 • Qualification: Equivalent to 3 x A Levels Duration: 2 Years

What will I study? The following is a breakdown of the units that make up the qualification: This course provides you with an exciting introduction into the world of sports YEAR 1 coaching. The course will develop your Unit A - Careers in the Sport & Active knowledge on planning and delivering Leisure Industry - 90 credits a variety of sports coaching sessions. Unit B - Health, Wellbeing & Sport - You will deliver a number of fitness 90 credits tests on clients to identify areas that need to improve which will have a huge Unit C1 - Developing Coaching Skills - Assessment Entry Criteria positive impact on their overall sport 180 credits The majority of units are assessed through General college entry criteria. portfolio assignments, which are set and performance. If clients suffer sports Unit 1 - Sport Development - 60 credits injuries or aches and pains, you will be marked by your teachers. Careers Unit 2 - Self-employment in Sport and Having successfully completed the course able to put your new knowledge and Physical Activity - 60 credits One unit in Year 2 is set and marked learners will then have an opportunity, skills to the test by carrying out sports externally by the exam board. through college support and guidance, to massage sessions with individuals. To Unit 12 - Practical Sports Application - progress into: ensure energy levels are high during 60 credits Additional Courses competitive games you will be able to To enhance learner experience and develop • University – e.g. Sports Coaching / YEAR 2 advice and support individuals on the CVs a number of additional opportunities Physical Education / Teaching correct nutritional intake. This course Unit D1 - Applied Coaching Skills - will also be made available, including: • Apprenticeship scheme as a is highly practical in nature and is an 180 credits • National Governing Body Level 1 Sports personal trainer excellent start to a career in sport! Unit E - Research Project in Sport Specific Qualifications • Armed Forces (Pearson-set)- 120 credits • Gym Instructing Level 2 • Police Force Unit 3 - Sports Psychology - 60 credits • Personal Trainer Level 3 • Fire Service Unit 7 - Functional Sports Massage - • Sports Massage Level 3 • NHS 60 credits • First Aid • Engineering Unit 8 - Fitness Testing - 60 credits Unit 4 - Nutrition for physical Performance - Please note that these courses are optional Enrichment Trips 60 credits and there will be an additional charge on • South Africa Cape Town – 2 weeks in a some of the courses – full information local orphanage and children’s hospital. and prices will be confirmed during the academic year. • New York (USA) Football Tour – 2 weeks residential. • Outdoor Summer Camp – 1 week residential. • Duke of Edinburgh Awards - includes expeditions.

124 125 BTEC GCSE

LEVEL 2 ENGLISH GCSE CERTIFICATE IN LANGUAGE BUSINESS Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year Level 2 • Qualification: BTEC • Duration: 1 Year

What will I study? Cost You will study a variety of units including: Approximately £20 per trip. the different job roles and functions

that people perform at work and what Assessment Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* different businesses do; business awards are gained through the production finance - the main costs and revenues of a coursework portfolio (including role of businesses and what affects the plays, presentations, written reports, profit they make; developing advertising leaflets and promotional materials) and 2 and promotions for businesses and examined units. A full pass equates to two producing a business plan outlining how GCSEs at Grade C or above. to set up a small business. You will also take part in customer service role plays Please note to progress to Level 3 you and produce presentations, letters, must pass the external externally business documents and formal reports assessed units. – all skills vital for employment or further study. Entry Criteria What will I study? Assessment Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. GCSE English Language is an essential This course will be assessed by 100% Study Visits qualification needed to access higher examination assessment. You will also Day trips to businesses such as Useful Supporting Courses education and employment. need to complete a further assessment of Manchester Airport. Any other level 2 courses. speaking and listening activities. This will Studying this GCSE course will allow you be recorded on your certificate but will not to investigate and analyse the English contribute to your final grade. language and you will explore how writers use it to create specific effects. You will Entry Criteria develop your own writing skills, looking at Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. how to use language imaginatively, and how to adapt your written and spoken language Careers for different situations and audiences. You A Grade 4 and above in GCSE English is a will develop your speaking and listening requirement for many professions, such as skills by delivering a formal presentation to teaching and nursing. It is also essential for an audience and asking and responding to work sectors such as the army or the police. questions.

This GCSE English Language course at TRC will offer you a new approach to the qualification. It will provide you with the learning that you need to attain a GCSE in English Language and it will give you the skills that can be applied to your other subjects, making you a far more effective and successful learner. 126 127 GCSE GCSE

AWARD IN FINANCIAL HISTORY GCSE Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE EDUCATION (AIFE) Duration: 1 Year Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE • Duration: 1 Year

What will I study? Assessment The Award in Financial Education has Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed by a paper- been designed for people who are, or who based examination. will shortly be, reaching a life stage when Unit 1 – Finance, the Individual and they no longer depend on others for their Society (FIS) financial provision. Unit 1: 20 stand-alone multiple-choice Students will gain knowledge about the questions and five sets of stimulus material uses of money, the methods of organising each with three associated questions. their money through personal budgeting, Unit 2 - Practices of Managing the considered use of appropriate bank Money (PMM) and building society accounts and the Unit 2: 15 stand-alone multiple-choice consequences of overspending. questions and five sets of stimulus material Award in Financial Education Level 2 each with four associated questions. consists of 2 mandatory units:

Unit 1 – Finance, the Individual and Entry Criteria Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. this is a time of great cultural, social and Society (FIS) What will I study? religious change as well as of foreign threat Unit 2 – Practices of Managing Money Useful Supporting Courses This course is available both to those who in the form of the Spanish Armada. (PMM) This course complements all other haven’t studied GCSE History before and GCSE History offers a good opportunity to programmes of study. those who want to improve their grade. further develop literacy and other academic It is an exciting course looking at a broad skills in preparation for doing A levels and range of interesting historical topics from other Level 3 courses. medieval medicine through the reign of Elizabeth I to the First World War and Nazi Study Visits Germany. To be confirmed.

Unit 1: Understanding the Modern World. Cost In this unit you will study Germany in depth Minimal. looking at the rule of the Kaisers followed by the democratic Weimar Period and then Assessment its collapse with the rise and the rule of the Two 2hr exams: Nazis culminating in World War II and the Unit 1B: Understanding the modern world Holocaust. You will also study the causes (Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and and events of World War I, looking at the dictatorship AND Conflict and tension, series of events and decisions that led to 1894–1918). war followed by a study of the war itself. Unit 2A: Shaping the nation Britain: health Shaping the Nation. A breadth study Unit 2: and the people: c1000 to the present day looking at the development of medicine AND Elizabethan England, (c1568–1603). from c1000 A.D. to the present day which helps give you an insight into how society Entry Criteria has changed and progressed over time. You Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. also study Elizabethan England in detail, 128 129 GCSE CTEC

MATHEMATICS CTEC GCSE Level 2 • Qualification: GCSE Duration: 1 Year (early completion is possible) EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN MEDIA STUDIES Level 2 • Qualification: CTEC • Duration: 1 Year

What will I study? You will learn how to use DSLR cameras and Adobe Photoshop CS5.5 to produce your For the Media Studies CTEC you will study coursework. You do not need to purchase how media texts are put together to this hardware/software. create meaning for audiences. You will be studying how media texts are targeted Study Visits at different audiences across different A variety of trips and visits will be available platforms. The course is all based on throughout the year in addition to some production assessments. opportunities to meet visiting speakers You will study how media audiences are from the Creative Industries. made to create effect as well as marketed to certain audiences with a focus on Cost Costs minimal for any study visits. You horror films and the horror film production do not need to purchase any of your own company Hammer Horror and their film The equipment. Woman in Black.

You will also be producing two forms print Assessment What will I study? Entry Criteria media during the year, each of which you The course is all assessment by Production coursework, there are no exams. Statistics and data handling, number and Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. will be assessed on. money, algebra, geometry and graphs. Grade 3 in GCSE Maths. Any student who achieves below a Grade 3 will complete You will produce a print advertising Entry Criteria a Level 2 equivalent Functional Skills campaign for a new horror film of your Standard TRC Level 2 entry requirements. Cost own ideas. You will undertake a variety A scientific calculator and drawing qualification for one year. (early completion of planning and research tasks before instruments are essential. These can be is possible) creating three posters; 1 billboard, 1 purchased through TRC at a discount. Useful Supporting Courses magazine poster and 1 teaser poster Assessment All students taking GCSE Maths must take including your own original photography and editing skills using Adobe Photoshop. Students are given the opportunity to sit at least 3 other subjects. It is essential to the GCSE in exam in November. They get have a GCSE Maths qualification for entry You will also produce the front cover and the results for this exam in January. Any to university, teaching and many other article for a new magazine of your choice. student who still needs to improve their careers. Popular choices include music, fashion or grade will then get another opportunity to Some courses at university require a grade sports, however the choice is up to you. resit the exam in June. 5/6 in GCSE Maths, so students who have You will, again produce all relevant planning a grade 4 should consider taking Higher and research tasks as well as undertaking GCSE Maths to improve their grade if original photography. appropriate. If students are in any doubt they should seek careers advice.

130 131 GCSE SPORTS

COMBINED TRC SPORTS GCSE & SPORTS SCIENCE – TRILOGY ACADEMIES Level 2 • Qualification: 2x GCSE’s • Duration: 1 Year All our Sports Academies at TRC are specifically designed to further develop sporting ability and excellence, whilst enabling students to gain academic qualifications.

Football • Rugby • Netball Basketball • Sports Elite • Golf

The programme will combine professional training from our qualified leaders, together with a timetable of academic study you would expect from a Sixth Form College.

Our Sports Academy has an excellent reputation in the local area, with students progressing successfully into HE, sporting scholarships and into further training.

The college offers a wide range of excellent sporting facilities supporting both the Academy teams and Representative sports What will I study? Assessment teams. There are six external exams (available in Biology: The gym is open to students throughout Cell biology, health of and control in the higher or foundation tiers). Each counts for 16.67% of your overall grade and each the day with a selection of cardio machines, human body, respiration, photosynthesis, resistance machines and free weights. This ecology and an introduction to genes and is 1 hour 15 minutes long (2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics). equipment will help develop your strength evolution. and condition you for your chosen sport. Chemistry: Your qualification will be graded on a 17 Atomic structure, bonding, chemical point scale: 1-1 to 9-9 where 9-9 is the best Our Sports Hall is kitted out for basketball, reactions, chemical analysis and chemistry grade. netball, indoor football, futsal, volleyball, of the atmosphere. badminton and table tennis. There are 21 required practical activities Physics: that have to be undertaken in class and The Studio is used for a variety of exercise Energy, electricity, forces, waves and there is also a new emphasis on the classes for resistance, cardio, spinning, magnetism. mathematical requirement of the course. boxing, dance and relaxation. We also have many functional pieces of equipment Study Visits Entry Criteria including tyres, sleds, sledgehammers, Annual (optional) day visit to the Yorkshire At least 1 x 3 in a GCSE Science subject prowlers and agility equipment. Wildlife Park. (or a Distinction in BTEC Level 2 Science). The artificial pitch offers 11 a side and 9 Cost At least Grade 2 in GCSE Maths. a side football and can be used into the Day trip maximum cost: £25 Useful Supporting evening with floodlights. GCSE Science is essential for careers in For more information about our Sports teaching, engineering, computing and Academies visit www.trc.ac.uk or pick up nursing and for anyone wishing to study a copy of our Sports Academies brochure. level 3 science (A’level or Btec). 132 133 LOOK OUT FOR OUR VIRTUAL OPEN EVENTS!

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By bus By car If you need any further information about TRC is located on Moorgate, in Rotherham. The College is situated on Moorgate courses before you apply you can get this Buses leave from the central bus station (the A618) approximately 5 minutes from frequently throughout the day and the Rotherham town centre. Some permit directly from the College, or join us for one journey takes about 5 minutes. student car-parking is available on site. of our Virtual Open Events. College bus services By train / On foot The College also runs special dedicated There are many students who enjoy the bus services in association with Advanced walk from the railway station in the centre We work with our partner schools in Overseas Students Travel. of town along Moorgate to College! This Rotherham and Sheffield to help with the Unfortunately, we are not registered takes about 15-20 minutes. transition from school to College. Students to accept applications from overseas Travel is free on all TRC bus services. apply to and join us from over 50 different students. Please visit www.trc.ac.uk for detailed For more information and to find your schools. and up-to-date route information. quickest route to TRC, contact Travel 19+ Students South Yorkshire or use the journey If you attend one of our partner schools Regrettably, TRC is unable to accept planning tool on their website listed below, your school should make applications from students 19+. www.travelsouthyorkshire.com the arrangements for completing your application. What happens next? We will acknowledge your application • Ecclesfield School once it is received. We will then contact • Oakwood High School you again to arrange for you to attend • St. Bernard’s Catholic High School one of our Pre Enrolment events to have • Saint Pius X Catholic High School a discussion about your plans for after • Westfield School college, your career aspirations and to • Wingfield Academy ensure the courses you have chosen • Winterhill School are right for you. You will also have the Of course we welcome applications no opportunity to ask any questions about matter where you live, what school you any other area of College life. come from, or if you are already a school If you are unable to attend this event leaver. please let the college know otherwise non- attendance will result in your application being withdrawn.

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