WHERE I WANT TO BE Over Number 1 1450 in England DISTINCTION GRADES For Advanced Apprentice Success Equivalent to A/A* at A-Level Vocational | Apprenticeships Courses starting September 2016 call 01254 292929 visit blackburn.ac.uk Grade 1 College Our Guarantee As a Blackburn College student you will: •1 Be taught in a “Ofsted Outstanding” College •2 Gain an industry recognised qualification that will lead to a successful career •3 Get the support you need to help you achieve your potential • A learning environment that is 4 academic, friendly and safe. College Open Events The Beacon Centre Thursday 1st October 2015 | 4.30 - 8pm Wednesday 18th November 2015 | 4.30 - 8pm VIP TOURS Thursday 3rd March 2016 | 4.30 - 8pm If the open event dates aren’t suitable, you can arrange a VIP tour with our School Liaison team A-Level Open Event at a time that suits you. The Sixth Form Just call 01254 292511, email [email protected] or Tuesday 6th October 2015 | 4.30 - 8pm register online at www.blackburn.ac.uk/vip 2 WHERE I WANT TO BE Contents Studying at an ‘Ofsted 4 Apprenticeships in Computing 60 Outstanding College’ & IT Your £65m Campus 6 Construction & Engineering 62 Facilities 8 Apprenticeships in Construction 72 NEW Sports & Leisure Centre 10 & Engineering Travelling to College 12 Creative Arts 78 Services for Students 14 Apprenticeships in Creative Arts 84 Financial Support 16 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy 86 Scholarships 17 Apprenticeships in Hairdressing 92 & Beauty Therapy Employability & Enterprise 18 Health & Social Care 94 Enrichment 20 Apprenticeships in Health & 100 Programmed for Success 22 Social Care Guide to Qualifications 24 Media 102 University Centre at 25 Motor Vehicle 106 Blackburn College Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicle 110 Apprenticeships 26 Music 112 Business, Law & Accounting 28 Public Services 116 Apprenticeships in Business, Law 32 & Accounting Apprenticeships in Housing 122 Catering & Hospitality 36 Science 124 Apprenticeships in Catering & 42 Sport 128 Hospitality Apprenticeships in Sport 133 Childcare 46 Travel & Tourism 136 Apprenticeships in Childcare 52 How to Apply 140 Computing & IT 54 Vocational Courses Apprenticeship Courses If you have diculty reading or interpreting this written information please contact our ALS Team on 01254 292585/292336 For more information: Call The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 or apply now visit blackburn.ac.uk 3 Ofsted ‘Outstanding College’ Blackburn College is an ‘Outstanding’ College, rated as “Grade 1 Outstanding” across all areas by Ofsted. We oer a range of courses to suit all abilities and ages, as well as a fantastic financial support package and award winning learning support. • £30 per term travel pass, available to use Over across Pennine 1450 Lancashire DISTINCTION • Outstanding GRADES financial support Equivalent to A/A* at A-Level • Free WiFi across campus • £65 million town- centre campus • Three Starbucks 100% Cafés on campus • Modern, state of the art facilities A LEVEL • Working with PASS RATE over 4,000 in over 20 subjects employers to oer work experience opportunities Number 1 in England for Advanced Apprenticeship Success* *Source: SFA National Success Rate Table 2013-2014 4 WHERE I WANT TO BE Apprenticeship NSRT Timely Institution What we offer: Vocational • Option to study from Entry Level through to Level 3 Vocational study programmes offer a practical learning route and relate directly • Gain the equivalent of three A*s at A-Level with a Triple Distinction* to a specific job role or industry. • Gain essential skills through work Employers really love the skills you will placements and live employer briefs develop on a vocational course. Level 3 • Achieve qualifications mainly through qualifications are also an ideal qualification assignments and coursework for entrance to university as each overall • Progress to university, on to an distinction achieved is equivalent to a grade apprenticeship or into a career A at A-Level and 120 UCAS points. • Improve your maths and English skills alongside your course. • Choose your four favourite subjects and A-Levels focus on these over two years A-Level study programmes are ideal if • Be taught by highly experienced tutors in a you want to go to university, move into classroom environment a profession or are not sure about which • Study, pass your exams and gain the career route you want to take but know qualifications you need to get into university you want to be challenged academically. • Take part in lots of enrichment activities You will have the opportunity to choose 4 • Dedicated High Achievers’ programme different subjects to study over 2 years. • Support with UCAS applications. Apprenticeships • Start working in your chosen career whilst studying for a nationally recognised qualification Apprentices learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications • Gain essential skills, knowledge and training and earning money all at the same time. from fully qualified staff • Earn a wage each week They are perfect if you are eager to earn • Work alongside professionals and be straight away or already have an employer assessed and supported by college tutors who will take you on as an apprentice. • Learn through practical hands on experience. If you are an adult, please see the website for a list of our courses. For more information: Call The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 or apply now visit blackburn.ac.uk 5 A6078 Alma Street Your £65m Campus 02 1 University Centre 01 University Centre 2 Sir Bill Taylor Futures Centre A6078 01 3 The Sixth Form Centre & St. Paul’s Montague Street 05 4 New Victoria 5 Old Victoria 6 Construction Centre Duke Street Blakey Moor 03 7 Beacon Centre 8 Regional Automotive Technology Hub (RATH) 10 9 Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre 05 06 10 Dedicated College Bus Stop Entrance 04 Please visit: 06 Construction St. Paul’s Street 07 www.blackburn.ac.uk/ourcampus Barton Street to see our new interactive map and print a directional map which shows the nearest train, bus and parking facilities. Nab Lane 09 Montague Street (A6078) 07 Beacon Centre Cardwell Place Only minutes away from: Paradise Street Blackburn Town Centre Vue Cinema Feilden Street The Mall King George’s Hall Oakenhurst Road 08 Ice Arena Train Station Social Areas Bus Station Blackburn Youth Zone Prince Street The Everybody Centre (where you can find the 08 Regional Automotive College nurse) Technology Hub (RATH) 6 WHERE I WANT TO BE A6078 High street stores on your doorstep! 02 Alma StreetSt re et 02 Sir Bill Taylor Futures Centre Social Areas A6078 01 Montague Street 05 t e re Duke StreetSt Blakey Moor 03 03 The Sixth Form & St. Paul’s 10 05 06 05 Old Victoria 04 St. Paul’s Street 07 Barton Street Nab Lane 09 Montague Street (A6078) 04 New Victoria Cardwell Place Paradise Street Feilden Street Oakenhurst Road 08 Prince Street 08 Regional Automotive 09 Blackburn Sport & Three Starbucks Cafés Leisure Centre Technology Hub (RATH) at Blackburn College For more information: Call The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 or apply now visit blackburn.ac.uk 7 Facilities Fully equipped Beacon Centre Library & Resource Centre Scholars Restaurant, open to the public Social areas around our campus gardens Academy Hair & Beauty Training Salon Common Rooms for students 8 WHERE I WANT TO BE Fully equipped Beacon Centre Library & Resource Centre 6 Lane, 25m swimming pool in our Sports & Leisure Centre FREE WIFI OVER 600 I PADS FOR STUDENTS TO USE FAITH/ CHAPLAINCY Starbucks Cafe at the Beacon Centre Common Rooms for students The Beacon Centre at Blackburn College For more information: Call The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 or apply now visit blackburn.ac.uk 9 NEW Sports & Leisure Centre We are happy to announce that our brand new Sports & Leisure Centre is now open! Working with Blackburn with Darwen Council we have built a £13.5 million facility for Blackburn College students and the local community. Opened by double Olympic Gold Medallist Rebecca Adlington. “Without facilities like these, I would never have won any Olympic medals. Hopefully this will inspire many students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.” Sport Centres of Excellence If you enjoy playing sports and would like the opportunity to play at a professional level, you should join our centres of excellence in Basketball, Swimming, Football, Netball or Cricket. You will have access to: • Bespoke sessions • Physiotherapy • Player development • Warm weather training • Training sessions Find out more at: www.blackburn.ac.uk/centres-of-excellence 10 WHERE I WANT TO BE Become a member from as little as £1.50 per week to have access to 6 Lane, 25m swimming pool 2 sports halls 80 station fitness centre Aerobics studio Spin studio Rehabilitation pool Sports Performance Laboratory For more information: Call The Hub on 01254 29 29 29 or apply now visit blackburn.ac.uk 11 Travelling to College 40 MINS Preston + _ 50 MINS Chorley _ 25 MINS Darwen Our £30 per term travel pass will get you to and from college 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for only £90 per year! 60 MINS See our website for a full list of locations the pass covers & download Bolton a travel guide. 55 MINS www.blackburn.ac.uk/travel or call 01254 292929 Helmshore 12 WHERE I WANT TO BE PER TERM £30 BUS PASS 90 MINS 50 MINS Clitheroe Colne 50 MINS 75 MINS Padiham Nelson 35 MINS Accrington 55 MINS Burnley 50 MINS 85 MINS Haslingden Rawtenstall Lancashire United: Call 0845 272 72 72 or visit www.lancashirebus.co.uk 13 Services for Students The Hub The Hub Team are here to ensure you have a positive student experience and get all the support you need. We oer matrix accredited information advice and guidance as well the following careers and employability support: • How to achieve your dream job • Writing a CV and personal statement • Finding a course • Options after your course • UCAS/University applications • Mock interviews For more information contact The Hub on 01254 292929.