CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH University-level Courses Guide 2020/21 Top Five Reasons to Choose City College Plymouth 1 Employers, Employability and Enterprise 2 Higher and Degree-level Apprenticeships 4 Your Pathway to Employment 5 Access to Higher Education 6 University-level Qualifications Explained 8 COURSE SUBJECT AREAS 01-78 Acting 10 Business 14 CONTENTS Childcare, Health and Social Care 16 Computing 18 Construction 22 Creative and Digital 28 Dance 32 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering 34 Hospitality 40 Live Events 42 Make-up Artistry and Hair 44 Marine Engineering 46 Media 52 Music 56 Public Services 58 Science 62 Sport 68 University of Plymouth 72 Plymouth Marjon University 73 Student Support 74 If you would find it easier to How to Apply 76 read this guide in larger type or Frequently Asked Questions 77 a different format, please call Course Index 01752 305300 or e-mail 79 [email protected]. TOP FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH 01 Rated GOLD for teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework) 04 Work experience Many of our courses will see you working with industry professionals on work-based 02 Learn from the experts projects. Our lecturers have lived the subjects they teach, passing on to our students a wealth of industry knowledge and the latest sector training. 05 Community spirit You can throw yourself into volunteering, fundraising and student life knowing our Strong links support teams are there for you every step 03 of the way. Employers want people who get with employers stuck in - so go on, be part of it! Our curriculum and facilities are shaped by our employer partners so our students get the skills they need to get their dream job, or even start their 05 own business. To find out what’s happening at City College, like us on facebook.com/cityplym or follow us on twitter.com/cityplym and instagram.com/cityplym 1 To get your foot on the career ladder, employers want to know that you can put EMPLOYERS, what you learn at College into practice in the real world of work. We offer all our students access to valuable work placements and EMPLOYABILITY activities. So when you apply for a job, you can show your potential new employer AND ENTERPRISE exactly what you can offer their business. Employer network We work with employers to make sure that our training meets their needs. This helps to Achieve your future career goals reduce the skills gap between education and employment and means that our students through enterprise, real working are in demand. Involving local businesses in experiences and our employer network. the design of our courses ensures that what you learn at College is relevant when you enter the workplace. Through our employer network, you’ll gain access to work placements, projects, guest speakers and other activities to boost your knowledge, your CV and your confidence - giving you the edge in a competitive job market. Facilities second to none Designed with employers, our industry- standard workshops feature state-of- the-art equipment to replicate real work environments. As a City College Plymouth student you will also gain unique access to the £13m Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) to boost your employability skills. We offer all our students access to valuable work positive rating from employers placements and 2018/19 FE Choices Employer activities. 90% Satisfaction Survey 2 www.cityplym.ac.uk I 01752 305300 I [email protected] Study and work abroad The Erasmus+ programme provides opportunities for College students to study, train, work and volunteer abroad. From sports coaching in Romania and skiing in Finland, to boatbuilding in Estonia and culinary experiences in Italy, we have links all over Europe to help you to find fully or partially funded placements to boost your CV. Visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/student-life/ opportunities-to-travel for more information. We have links all over Europe to help you to find fully or partially funded placements to boost your CV. SOME OF OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS To find out what’s happening at City College, like us on facebook.com/cityplym or follow us on twitter.com/cityplym and instagram.com/cityplym 3 HIGHER AND DEGREE-LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS Why study at Devon and Cornwall’s top performing The working world is changing - Apprenticeship provider? join the higher education revolution! Did you know that you can study up to degree-level whilst earning a salary and gaining practical on-the-job skills? 1st General Further Education College for Apprenticeship achievement in the South West* Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers - there is no upper age limit. Government funded and/or paid for by your employer, an Apprenticeship could be the most cost effective way to take your career to the next level. 2nd General Further Education College 2 nationally for Apprenticeship achievement* City College Plymouth offers a range of Higher Apprenticeships at levels 4, 5 and 6 (degree-level) in: • construction 96% of our apprentices get a permanent job • digital industries and IT • engineering • human resources (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) £50K more earned by higher level apprentices • management (Chartered Management Institute). than graduates over their lifetime Contact 01752 305026 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. * National Achievement Rate Tables 2017/18 (colleges) 4 www.cityplym.ac.uk I 01752 305300 I [email protected] YOUR PATHWAY At City College Plymouth you get more than a course - you’re taking the first TO EMPLOYMENT step on the path to your future career. LEVEL 7 MASTERS DEGREE MA, MSc, MPhil PGCE DEGREE LEVEL 6 TOP UP APPRENTICESHIPS UNIVERSITY LEVEL 5 DEGREE HND BA, BSc FOUNDATION DEGREE HIGHER FdA, FdSc, FDEng APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 4 HNC L3 DIPLOMA L3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA A LEVEL (National Certificate) (National Diploma) ADVANCED LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIPS IB (International ACCESS TO Baccalaureate) HE DIPLOMA To find out what’s happening at City College, like us on facebook.com/cityplym or follow us on twitter.com/cityplym and instagram.com/cityplym 5 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION If you’re keen to get back into education after taking some time out, Access to Higher Education courses are a great way to get the grades, the skills and the confidence you need to get started. Maybe you have a specific career goal in mind? An Access to Higher Education course will help you increase your confidence and boost your skills. When you finish, you could be on track for a place on the foundation or undergraduate degree you’ve always wanted. Our Access to Higher Education courses are: • designed specifically for adults looking to return to education • built around you, so you can balance work and home life with your studies • recognised by UK universities and colleges. Advanced Learner Loans DID YOU An Access to Higher Education course is far cheaper than If you’re aged 19+ you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to KNOW? a foundation year at a university - help cover the cost of your Access to Higher Education course and … you could save yourself up • you won’t have to pay for your course fees upfront to £4,500! • you don’t have to pay it back until you earn over £25K • if you progress from an Access to Higher Education course to complete your degree, you won’t have to pay the Advanced Learner Loan back at all! Advanced Learner Loans are not means tested, but certain criteria do £4.5K apply - visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/learnerloans. 6 www.cityplym.ac.uk I 01752 305300 I [email protected] SUBJECT TITLE LEVEL DURATION COURSE CODE Art & Design 3 One year ADFT Business Management 3 One year BMAPT Computing 3 One year CMPFT Creative Arts 3 One year CRAFT Games Development 3 One year GAMFT Health, Social Care & Social Work 3 One year BELFT Humanities (Literature, Creative Writing & History) 3 One year LCHFT Journalism & Media 3 One year MEFT EMMA JENKINS Law, Psychology & Sociology 3 One year SOCPT Access to Higher Education Nursing & Health 3 One year CANFT Diploma in Nursing and Health Science 3 One year SCIFT “The College staff are wonderful Science & Engineering 3 One year SCEFT and really try to engage students in their learning, teaching us to be Science & Nursing 3 One year BIOPT autonomous learners right from the start. Lessons are interactive and Science & Psychology 3 One year SCIPT arranged to fit all learning styles Science (Biology, Chemistry & Maths) 3 One year BCMFT - there is always something that will suit you! I have made some Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Maths) 3 One year PHYPT incredible friends, people who I truly believe will be around for life - and Science (Environment & Conservation) 3 One year ENVFT I doubt I would have met them if it Social Science (Law, Psychology & Sociology) 3 One year SOCFT hadn't been for this course!” Social Science (Psychology & Sociology) 3 One year COUFT Teaching (Education) 3 One year TEAGFT For information on the above Access to Higher Education courses please I AM CITY visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses and search using the course code. COLLEGE To find out what’s happening at City College, like us on facebook.com/cityplym or follow us on twitter.com/cityplym and instagram.com/cityplym 7 Foundation and Bachelor’s Degrees Combine academic study with getting the skills UNIVERSITY-LEVEL and attributes needed in the modern workplace with a Foundation/Bachelor’s Degree. Carefully designed with employers, our Foundation QUALIFICATIONS Degrees are equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree. We also offer several one year ‘top-up’ Bachelor’s Degree courses in EXPLAINED selected subjects.