CAREERS & COURSES GUIDE 2021 FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Welcome to #thecareercollege WELCOME CHOOSE Welcome to The Cornwall College Group and thank you for considering the incredible opportunities that Over 1,200 acres for Award-winning await you at one of our fantastic campuses. I’m sure as you explore the prospectus, like most people, you THE CAREER COLLEGE will quickly realise why we are also known as ‘The Career College’. land-based training students and staff This careers and courses guide has been designed for school leavers and focuses on career Our mission is to provide exceptional education and training for every learner to improve their career pathways. Our course information provides details of full-time study options (career edge) prospects. We know that your future success needs more than just a certificate. It requires a meaningful and engaging course that has been developed alongside employers. Our courses ensure you have all the skills or apprenticeships (career now). It showcases a wide choice of careers, available through and experience required for you to secure that rewarding career or progress onto higher qualifications. our broad-based curriculum, from agriculture to zoology and everything in between. The great news is there has never been a better time to study with us. We have invested heavily in our £30 million investment in Industry partners to ensure campuses, our teaching and our student experiences. A passion for learning, training and rewarding careers equipment and connectivity courses stay relevant can be felt on every campus in our Group. Our incredible story is receiving positive local and national attention and we would love for you to be part of this. All you have to do is choose the course and campus for you, and take your first steps towards a bright and successful future. I would highly recommend you follow us on our social media channels to get a flavour of our students’ incredible experiences and wonderful achievements. And we are always contactable if you The only Military Academy have any questions or would like to book onto an event to explore our courses in the region and campuses. I am looking forward to meeting you very soon. John Evans Principal and Chief Executive The Cornwall College Group The future of dairy research One of the best colleges #1 for apprenticeships #1 for construction and education for catering in the UK in Cornwall and Devon skills training ANIMALS & THE BUSINESS & Agriculture & the Countryside 68 Animals 18 STUDENT ESSENTIALS CAMPUS LIFE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION TECH ZAPPAR Arboriculture, Floristry & Horticulture 71 Study options, entry requirements, Explore which campus is best for Explore the world of animals, We offer full-time courses and SCAN HERE WITH Art & Design 52 with our wide range of specialist apprenticeships in business. course levels, work experience, you and learn how we are investing Boatbuilding & Marine Engineering 31 courses from equine to zoology, Our Digital Academy is a leader ZAPPAR CODES how to join and more. in your future. that can lead to degree study and a in specialist qualifications for Building Trades 33 range of careers. digital technologies. Business 24 4 8 18 24 Throughout this careers and courses guide you Catering & Hospitality 26 Childcare & Education 30 will see this symbol. Follow these instructions CATERING & CHILDCARE & CONSTRUCTION & Engineering & Aeronautics 43 HOSPITALITY EDUCATION ENGINEERING CREATIVE ARTS to unlock introductory videos, campus tours, Equine Management 19 former student profiles and more. The best college for catering in the Train with the experts and gain This section includes aeronautics, Acting, dance, music, fashion, Foundation Learning 58 South West, our award-winning real work experience for a career engineering, motor vehicle, design, games design, photography, Furniture Making 37 training is second to none in this working with young people, construction trades, plus specialist media, film and art, it’s all here in Hair & Beauty 62 industry that is the life-blood of the with our range of globally marine and land-based our creative arts curriculum. Health & Social Care 67 region’s economy. 26 recognised qualifications. 30 engineering programmes. 31 52 Information Technology 25 Land-based Engineering & Plant Operations 46 Marine Biology 21 FOUNDATION 1. DOWNLOAD the free Zappar app Media, Film & Games Design 53 LEARNING HAIR & BEAUTY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LAND & ENVIRONMENT 2. 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CLICK Zoology 23 on the symbols to watch, read and learn more The ultimate preparation for a career If PE is your favourite subject Turn your passion for travel into a Everything you need to know about where and what you will be studying If you require any part of this guide in a larger in the armed forces, emergency and at school, then our sport and career or learn how to plan events about being a student with us or an alternative format, please contact rescue services, UK border force or adventure sports courses will help such as weddings, music festivals including support, accommodation Student Services on 0330 123 2523. the security sector. turn your passion into a career. and more. and transport. This prospectus contains information believed to be correct at the time of printing. It is 75 76 79 80 Please note Zappar is possible that information may change for various reasons. The Cornwall College Group more responsive when reserves the right to withdraw or amend any course listed in this prospectus at any time. 2 connected to wi-fi. 3 careerqualifications + experience = a career: edgehead start INDUSTRY PLACEMENT When you AND WORK EXPERIENCE careerqualifications + experience = a career: edgehead start finish your careerstart your career now with : an nowapprenticeship PLACEMENT GCSEs you It is a requirement for all 16-18 funded Study Programme learners, as part of your course, to If you know the career route you want to follow, why wait? You can start your career OUR FULL-TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES OFFER: undertake a Work Experience Placement with a local employer, who works in the same sector now with an apprenticeship programme, where you can: careerQUALIFICATION : now as the area in which you will be studying, this would be for a minimum duration of one week, start your career now with an apprenticeship with some programmes requiring more weeks than others. have two + WORK EXPERIENCE - Earn a real salary (usually from £100 per week) + WORK COMPETENCIES - Learncareerqualifications skills in the workplace + experience = a career: edgehead start Level 3 Study Programme learners are expected to complete an Industry Placement, = A GREAT START TO YOUR CAREER options... - Train with a workplace mentor and our which is a minimum of 315 hours (approx. 45 days) and involves actively contributing to experienced team of college tutors the workplace whilst working on targets which you have set yourself. These targets may We believe that the purpose of education is to prepare you for a successful working life, be hard skills i.e. knowledge and skills related to the industry, as well as soft skills i.e. - Get qualified and improve your future which goes beyond qualifications. At the career college we want to give you the edge earning potential! behaviours, values and employability. you’ll need for your chosen career. careerqualifications + experience = a career: edgehead start career : now The Industry Placement and Work Experience Placement that you undertake will depend We have starta recruitment your team career to help younow get withstarted. an Our apprenticeship advisors will help you with We will help you gain industry relevant skills through work experience, build your on your course and circumstances. This will be discussed in more detail at your interview. applications, CV writing and provide you with interview guidance to help you stand out confidence and life skills through our work competencies programme and give you from the crowd. specialist subject knowledge and qualifications through your time with us. Work Experience and Industry Placements offer an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge, allow you to understand first-hand the sector in which you Throughout your apprenticeship you will have the support of your college tutor to would like to work and get you not only work ready, but potentially open up employment ensure your learning is on track and an apprenticeship advisor who will visit you at work careerWORK EXPERIENCE: now start your career now with an apprenticeship opportunities for you on completion of your course. All of our courses have a work experience element and this is where you will gain and make sure you are happy and thriving in the workplace. insight into possible future careers and immerse yourself in real work; on your CV this Our dedicated Skills to Business team will support you in finding placements that are suitable will show future employers you are work ready. Some programmes in hair and beauty, Apprenticeships can also take you higher, with a range of new Higher Apprenticeships and will be available at college interview events to arrange this, however you may find it hospitality, and engineering will also offer 350 hours of industry placement.