TRURO COLLEGE FURTHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS TOP FOR PROGRESS & RESULTS Top of the national college tables for post-16 academic progress and A Level attainment Part of Truro and Penwith College WELCOME Truro and Penwith College is top of the national college tables for post-16 academic progress and A Level attainment Government Post-16 performance tables 2014 Truro and Penwith College is one of the very best colleges Our last inspection graded this as one of the top colleges in the in the country. We have superb new facilities and buildings country. We have been awarded both ‘Beacon’ and ‘Designated and external judgements on our work confirm that we offer Outstanding’ status. Additionally Truro and Penwith College is an excellent provision. Students study in an exciting but hard recognised formally as an Investor in Careers, an Investor in working environment. Our aim is straightforward - to work with People, and an Investor in Diversity. We have received matrix every student to help achieve the best possible results. Our focus accreditation for the quality and impartiality of our advice and therefore is unremittingly on excellence in teaching and learning guidance to learners. and personal support. We are determined that our students will receive the highest Training and education provide the key to a successful career. quality of teaching and support and that they will achieve Tertiary colleges have established a very high reputation for the excellent results. I hope you will decide to join us. quality of their courses, for their specialist post-16 expertise and environments, for the wide range and flexibility of the courses they David Walrond Principal offer, and for their record of examination results. This is particularly true of this College. Results on A Level, Vocational Courses and Mission Statement: The purpose the International Baccalaureate have been exceptional. of the College is to provide the best possible learning experience, Students can also enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities such leading to the highest possible as Study Plus which include sport, drama and music. These and level of achievement by other opportunities help our students to continue their personal our students. development at the same time as they gain the qualifications that they need for their future. Students are encouraged to join the various very successful Academies at the College, including sports, music, medical and academic. Specialised guidance and support is available for applications to Oxbridge and the medical profession. The College has an outstanding record for helping its students to progress into the most competitive degree courses and the most selective universities. 2 CONTENTS Course List 4 Choose Us 6 Explore Your Campus 9 Enjoy Student Life 10 Join an Academy 12 Get Results 14 Your Options Explained 16 Art & Design 20 Automotive & Engineering 26 Business, Admin & Law 34 Care, Community & Education 46 Computing & IT 54 Construction 60 Employability 72 English 74 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Foundation Studies 86 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies 90 Humanities & Social Sciences 98 IB Diploma 104 Languages 108 Mathematics 112 Media & Photography 114 Music & Performing Arts 120 Public Services 130 Science 132 Sport & Leisure 138 Academies 146 The Low Down 158 Frequently Asked Questions 168 Your Journey to College 170 Lifelong Learning 172 Index 174 How to Apply 175 Open Events 176 3 IB Diploma 104 This two year, Level 3 course is an excellent alternative to A Levels and COURSE LIST provides a broad based education. The IB Your future starts here... is widely accepted by universities. Languages 108 A Levels French * 109 You can study a wide variety of subjects German * 109 Vocational and keep your options open. You will Italian * 110 These work related qualifications will choose up to five subjects at AS Level (first Italian for Beginners * 110 prepare you for progression to higher year) and most students will continue with Spanish * 111 education or employment. They are four subjects at A2 Level in the second Spanish for Beginners * 111 excellent choices if you know the area year. A Levels are Level 3 courses. of study or career pathway you wish to Mathematics 112 pursue. These courses are available at Further Mathematics 113 Level (L) 1, 2 and 3. Art & Design 20 Mathematics 113 Fine Art * 21 History of Art * 21 Media & Photography 114 Art & Design 20 Illustration/Graphics * 22 Film Studies 115 Art & Design Progression 1 24 Product Design & the Built Environment 22 Media Studies 115 Art & Design Progression 2 24 Textiles * 23 Photography * 116 Art & Design L3 Extended Diploma 25 Textiles Fashion * 23 Music & Performing Arts 120 Automotive & Engineering 26 Automotive & Engineering 26 Dance * 121 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Electronics 27 Drama & Theatre Studies * 121 Principles L1 Diploma 27 Music * 122 Engineering Progression 2 28 Business, Admin & Law 34 Music Technology 122 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Accounting 35 Principles L2 Diploma 28 Business Studies * 35 Science 132 Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma 29 Economics * 36 Biology * 133 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Law 36 Chemistry * 133 VRQ L3 Diploma 29 Environmental Studies 134 Care, Community & Education 46 Geology 134 Business, Admin & Law 34 Health & Social Care 47 Physics * 135 Administration (Business Professional) L2 Diploma 37 Computing & IT 54 Sport & Leisure 138 Business/Travel & Tourism Computer Science * 55 Physical Education * 139 Progression 2 37 Information & Communication Administration (Business Professional) Technology 55 * New Linear A Level. Please see page 18 OCR L3 Diploma 38 for further information Business L3 Extended Diploma 38 English 74 Travel & Tourism L3 Extended Diploma 39 English Language * 75 English Language & Literature * 75 Subsidiary Care, Community & Education 46 English Literature * 76 Childcare / Health & Social Care Diplomas Progression 1 47 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Subsidiary Certificates and Diplomas are Health & Social Care L2 Certificate 48 Home Economics 79 an excellent addition if you are studying Children’s Play, Learning & Development A Levels. It can add breadth to your L3 Extended Diploma 48 Humanities & Social Sciences 98 academic programme and provide a Health & Social Care (Health Studies) Anthropology 99 vocationally relevant dimension. The Level L3 Extended Diploma 49 Archaeology 99 3 course is equivalent to one A Level. Health & Social Care (Social Care) L3 Classical Civilisation 100 Extended Diploma 49 Geography * 100 History * 101 Music & Performing Arts 120 Computing & IT 54 Philosophy of Religion & Ethics * 101 Computer Music Production, Information & Creative Technology 4 Politics 102 Composing & Song Writing 123 Progression 1 56 Psychology * 102 Music (Performing) - Classical / Jazz 123 Information & Creative Technology Sociology * 103 Music (Performing) - Popular Music 124 Progression 2 56 World Development 103 Musical Theatre 124 Computing L3 Extended Diploma 57 Construction 60 Music & Performing Arts 120 Warehousing & Storage L2 41 Bricklaying L1 Diploma 61 Music Progression 2 125 Accountancy L3 42 Carpentry & Joinery L1 Diploma 61 Performing Arts: Acting Progression 2 125 Business Administration L3 42 Construction Skills L1 Diploma 62 Performing Arts: Production Customer Service L3 43 Plastering L1 Diploma 63 Progression 2 126 Legal Administration L3 43 Bench Joinery L2 Diploma 63 Dance L3 Extended Diploma 126 Management L3 44 Bricklaying L2 Diploma 64 Music Technology L3 Extended Marketing & Digital Marketing L3 44 Building Maintenance Multi- trade Diploma 127 Medical Administration L3 45 Repair & Refurbishment Operations Performing Arts: Performance L3 L2 Diploma 64 Extended Diploma 127 Care, Community & Education 46 Plastering L2 Diploma 65 Popular Music L3 Extended Diploma 128 Children & Young People’s Site Carpentry L2 Diploma 66 Production Arts - Live Event Production Workforce L2 50 Bench Joinery L3 Diploma 66 L3 Extended Diploma 128 Health & Social Care L2 50 Site Carpentry L3 Diploma 67 Supporting Teaching & Learning Public Services 130 in Schools L2 51 Employability 72 Public Services Progression 2 131 Early Years Educator L3 51 Supported Traineeships L1 73 Public Services L3 Extended Diploma 131 Health and Social Care L3 52 Employability L2 Certificate 73 Supporting Teaching & Learning Science 132 in Schools L3 52 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Forensic Science L3 Extended Professional Cookery L1 Diploma 79 Diploma 135 Computing & IT 54 Professional Cookery L2 Diploma 80 Medical Science L3 Extended Diploma 136 Computer Technician L3 57 Professional Cookery L3 Diploma 80 Software Development L3 58 Food & Beverage Service Supervision Sport & Leisure 138 L3 Diploma 81 Sport Progression 2 139 Construction 60 Professional Patisserie & Confectionery Outdoor Adventure L3 Extended Construction (Trowel Occupations) L2 68 L3 Diploma 81 Diploma 140 Plastering L2 68 Sport: Development, Coaching & Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry Foundation Studies 86 Fitness L3 Extended Diploma 140 or Bench Joinery) L2 69 Access Inclusive Learning 87 Sport & Exercise Science L3 Extended Construction (Trowel Occupations) L3 70 Access Skills Development 87 Diploma 141 Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry Access to Community & Education 88 Sport Performance & Excellence or Bench Joinery) L3 71 Skilled for Life 88 L3 Extended Diploma 141 Food, Catering & Hospitality 78 Hair, Beauty & Complementary Food & Beverage Service L2 82 Therapies 90 Food Production & Cooking L2 82 Hair & Beauty