Penwith College Further Education Prospectus discover the difference Welcome It has been another remarkable Tertiary colleges such as this To deliver these high levels year of success for Truro and one have established a very of student achievement, we Penwith College. high reputation for the quality of focus constantly on providing their specialist post-16 expertise outstanding teaching, Our students have achieved and learning environments, for exceptional personal support, record-breaking results across the wide range and flexibility and world-class facilities. Our the whole range of our offer, of the courses they offer on impressive academies at the in partnership with excellent both academic and vocational College provide a platform for teaching and support staff who pathways, and for their students to pursue excellence deliver the highest standards examination results. in specific fields such as of education. The College sports, medicine, music, art, continues to expand its world- Truro and Penwith College is and enterprise, alongside their class facilities and to enhance a leading example of a Tertiary chosen course. They also access and opportunity for college and is recognised ensure that specialised guidance students across Cornwall. nationally as one of the very best and support is available providers of post-16 education for applications to the most We are one of the very best and training. Results for A Level, competitive degree courses and colleges in the country and were vocational courses, work-based to the most selective universities. delighted when Ofsted again learning and the International designated us Outstanding in Baccalaureate have been As you explore our prospectus, its most recent inspection of our exceptional again this year. you will see the level of passion work. Our students not only achieve and commitment we bring to all outstanding outcomes, but the aspects of College life. I hope best progression opportunities you will decide to become a part into Higher Education and of our College, and in doing so employment which follow from create your own outstanding those outcomes. It is their experiences, achievements and success that allows us to present futures. ourselves with confidence as the best educational institution for David Walrond you to pursue your ambitions. Truro and Penwith College Principal 02 Contents Course Listing 04 Outstanding Education 06 Outstanding Results 08 Outstanding Experiences 10 Outstanding Academies 13 Outstanding Opportunities 14 Options Explained 16 Courses & Training Programmes 20 Apprenticeships 22 Art & Design 38 Automotive Engineering 42 Business & Law 46 Care, Community & Education 50 Computing & IT 54 Construction 58 Employability 64 English & Languages 66 Food, Catering & Hospitality 70 Foundation Studies 74 Hair & Beauty 76 Humanities & Social Sciences 80 Mathematics 84 Media, Games & Photography 88 Music & Performing Arts 94 Science 98 Sport & Public Services 102 Academies 106 The Low-down 112 Frequently Asked Questions 119 Your Journey to College 120 Lifelong Learning 122 How to Apply 124 We are open. Visit us 125 Index 126 03 Course Listing A Levels You can study a wide variety of subjects and Music & Performing Arts 94 Vocational keep your options open. You will choose Drama & Theatre Studies 96 up to five subjects at AS Level (first year) Music 96 These work-related qualifications will and most students will continue with four prepare you for progression to Higher subjects at A2 Level in the second year. Science 98 Education or employment. They are A Levels are Level 3 courses. Biology 100 excellent choices if you know the area of Environmental Science 100 study or career pathway you wish to pursue. Art & Design 38 Chemistry 100 These courses are available at Level (L) 1, Fine Art 40 Physics 100 2 and 3. Illustration/Graphics 40 Sport & Public Services 102 Art & Design 38 Business & Law 46 Physical Education 104 Art & Design L1 Progression 41 Business Studies 49 Art & Design UAL L2 Progression 41 Law 49 Art & Design UAL L3 Extended Diploma 41 Economics 49 Subsidiary Automotive Engineering 42 Computing & IT 54 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Computer Science 56 Diploma & L1 Diploma 44 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair English & Languages 66 Extended Cert/ L2 Diploma 44 English Language 68 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair English Language & Literature 68 Diploma L3 Diploma 44 English Literature 68 French 69 Subsidiary Certificates and Diplomas are Business & Law 46 Spanish 69 an excellent addition if you are studying A Business L3 Extended Diploma 49 Levels. It can add breadth to your academic Humanities & Social Sciences 80 programme and provide a vocationally Care, Community & Education 50 Geography 82 relevant dimension. The Level 3 course is Health & Social Care L1 Diploma 52 Philosophy of Religion & Ethics 82 equivalent to one A Level. Children’s Play, Learning & Development History 82 L2 Progression 53 Politics 82 Care, Community & Education 50 Health & Social Care L2 Progression 53 Psychology 83 Health & Social Care Level 3 Extended Childcare & Education CACHE L3 Sociology 83 Certificate 52 Extended Diploma 53 Health & Social Care L3 Extended Mathematics 84 Computing & IT 54 Diploma 53 Mathematics 86 Information Technology Level 3 Mathematics (Further) 86 Subsidiary Diploma 56 Computing & IT 54 Computing Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 56 Information & Creative Technology L2 Media, Games & Photography 88 Progression 56 Film Studies 90 Media, Games & Photography 88 Computing L3 Extended Diploma 57 Media Studies 90 Games Development Level 3 Subsidiary Information Technology L3 Extended Photography 90 Diploma 92 Diploma 57 Music & Performing Arts 94 Music Practitioner Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma 96 04 Construction 58 Apprenticeships Construction Bricklaying L1 Diploma 60 Craft Masonry & Bricklaying L2 32 Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma 60 Apprenticeships are an opportunity to earn a Maintenance Operations L2 32 Painting & Decorating L1 Diploma 60 real wage, gain practical skills and complete Painting & Decorating L2 32 Architectural Joinery L2 Technical nationally-recognised qualifications while Plastering L2 33 Certificate 60 working for a local business. Property Maintenance L2 33 Bricklaying L2 Technical Certificate 62 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery L2 33 Painting & Decorating L2 Diploma 62 Automotive & Engineering Bricklaying L3 33 Site Carpentry L2 Technical Certificate 62 General Welding L2 25 Painting & Decorating L3 34 Architectural Joinery L3 Advanced Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L2 25 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery L3 34 Technical Diploma 63 Manufacturing Engineering CNC L3 25 Bricklaying L3 Advanced Technical Mechanical Maintenance Engineer L3 25 Food, Catering & Hospitality Diploma 63 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair L3 26 Commis Chef L2 34 Painting & Decorating L3 Advanced Multi-Position Welder L3 26 Hospitality Team Member L2 34 Technical Diploma 63 Chef de Partie L3 35 Site Carpentry L3 Advanced Technical Business & Law Hospitality Supervisor L3 35 Diploma 63 Business Administration L2 26 Senior Chef in Production Cooking L3 35 Customer Service Practitioner L2 26 Employability 64 Retailer L2 28 Hair & Beauty L2 Certificate Employability 65 Assistant Accountant L3 28 Barbering L2 36 Business Administration L3 28 Beauty Therapy L2 36 Food, Catering & Hospitality 70 Digital Marketer L3 28 Hairdressing L2 36 Professional Cookery L1 Diploma 72 Manager L3 29 Beauty Therapy L3 37 Professional Cookery L2 Diploma 72 Medical Administration L3 29 Hairdressing L3 37 Advanced Professional Cookery L3 Retail Team Leader L3 29 Nail Services L3 37 Diploma 72 Care, Community & Education Warehousing Foundation Studies 74 Adult Care Worker L2 30 Warehouse L2 37 Independent Living 75 Children & Young Peoples Workforce L2 30 Skilled For Life 75 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools L2 31 Hair & Beauty 76 Early Years Educator L3 31 Hair & Beauty Skills L1 Diploma 78 Lead Adult Care Worker L3 31 Beauty Specialist Techniques L2 Specialist Support for Teaching & Diploma 78 Learning in Schools L3 31 Ladies Hairdressing L2 Diploma 79 Beauty Therapy (Tech Level) L3 Diploma 79 Women’s Hairdressing L3 Diploma 79 Media, Games & Photography 88 Games & Media L2 Progression 92 Games, Animation & VFX Skills L3 Extended Diploma 93 Games Design L3 Extended Diploma 93 Lens Based Media UAL L3 Extended Diploma 93 Music & Performing Arts 94 Music Practitioner Rockschool L3 Extended Diploma 97 Sport & Public Services 102 Sport L2 Progression 104 Public Services L3 Extended Diploma 105 Sport & Exercise Science L3 Extended Diploma 105 Sport L3 Extended Diploma 105 05 Outstanding Education Your education and your future couldn’t be in better hands when you choose to join Truro and Penwith College. We are officially recognised as one of the best colleges in the country and Ofsted has awarded the College ‘Outstanding’ status as a result of its inspection in 2016. Not only are we the best performing state A Level provider in Cornwall, we are also one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses at all levels. You can choose from a huge range of A Levels, Vocational courses and Apprenticeships, all taught by highly-qualified, specialist educators. We are also the only college in Cornwall to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and our results place us as the top, non- selective, state provider of the qualification in the country. The positive and nurturing environment, combined with world-class facilities and exceptional tutors, provides