KIRKLEES COLLEGE YEARS 9 and 10 GUIDE www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk Contents 4 .............. Why choose us? 5 .............. Our centres 6 - 7 ......... Our Facilities 8 .............. What is a vocational course? 9 .............. Why do a vocational course? 10 - 21 ..... What can I study? 22 ........... Reasons that make us great 23 - 24 .... School’s out. College is in - What’s the difference? 25 ............ Dewsbury Learning Quarter 26 - 27 .... Apprenticeships 28 - 29 ..... My study programme 30 - 31 ..... What do I need to get in? 32 ............ Applying for a full-time course 33 ........... Did you know... 34 ............ What to do next if you’re in year 9 35 ............ What to do next if you’re in year 10 36 - 37 ..... Planning ahead - Can I go to University after my course? 38 - 39 ..... Taster Activities, competitions and events Disclaimer: Please note that the information in this booklet was correct at the time of printing - June 2018 Why choose us? Our Centres THE TES WINNER FOR BEST brunel Dewsbury 94% construction centre Dewsbury learning of our students SUPPORT quarter: Springfield would recommend centre Halifax Road, Dewsbury, sixth form centre Kirklees College FOR LEARNERS Old Fieldhouse Lane, Off WF13 2AS 96% Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 Leeds Road, Huddersfield, are happy at 2NP college HD2 1AG DEWSBURY HUDDERSFIELD huddersfield centre 97% Waterfront Quarter, Manchester of our students 96% Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3LD treated fairly feel safe at college engineering (survey at parents and equally KIRKLEES evening Feb 2017) centre Technology Quarter, Turnbridge Road, Off St Andrew’s Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6AG 10 TH IN ENGLAND 94% hargate hill Process HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT of students have manufacturing RATE IN WEST YORKSHIRE FOR 96% equestrian clear targets which teaching is of a centre centre APPRENTICESHIPS will help them be good standard Hargate Hill, Glossop, taylor hill Technology Quarter, successful Derbyshire, SK13 6JL centre Turnbridge Road, Off (AGES 16-18) Close Hill Lane, Taylor St Andrew’s Road, FOR COMPLETION WITHIN Hill, Huddersfiled, HD4 Huddersfield, HD1 6AG AGREED TIME FRAME 6LE 4 5 OUR Facilities Computing and ICT is a train in the mock aircraft cabin Microsoft Associate Academy £7.5m specialist facilities at Grade 1 'Excellent' rated our Engineering Centre Learning Resource Centres Refectories at all centres Specialist Creative and digital industries facilities well-equipped gym at Huddersfield Centre motor vehicle specialist workshop ‘Break out’ areas £1.3m industry-standard kitchens Specialist facilities for animal care and across all centres land-based courses at Taylor Hill Centre New specialist Process Manufacturing Centre Starbucks coffee shop at Huddersfield Centre Train in modern salons at Dewsbury fully-equipped science labs and Huddersfield Centres Real work experience for students in our Landings 72 restaurant Specialist facilities for equine Dedicated centre for skilled trades 6 students at Hargate Hill Centre at Brunel Construction Centre 7 What is a Why do a vocational vocational course? course? Vocational courses were created Vocational courses are in partnership with employers and professional great, because they organisations, which means that our students are learning combine theory and the skills that employers want – which would make you practical learning. As stand out for all the right reasons! part of your course you will also do at Kirklees College is As well as learning the theory, you will develop real- least 30 hours of work the largest provider of life skills and there will be a more practical approach experience to see what vocational education in compared to A-levels, which will help you to leave it’s like to be in a real West Yorkshire. We offer a education more prepared for employment. working environment. huge range of vocational courses, and different levels of entry based on your GCSE results, from entry level to level 3 (Level 3 extended diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels). You will pick one subject to study. 8 9 WHAT can i study? PASS Animal Care, Equine PASS Business RATE RATE 97% and Land based 98% Includes Enterprise and Fashion Retail Includes Horse Care, Countryside Business is such a versatile and Environment, area and the career paths and Landscaping and possibilities are endless. Study Horticulture and with us and get ahead of the other Agriculture candidates in this competitive area. Whether you’re looking Care for a wide range to work in the retail sector, start of animals, deal with your own business, become an beautiful horses and accounting professional or a undertake countryside marketing executive, there’s a and conservation course for you. projects. Art and Design PASS Childhood Studies PASS RATE RATE 94% 93% Using state-of-the- art equipment, collaborative creative studios, excellent facilities, media and materials, enhance your skills in creative There are a wide art and design by range of opportunities learning and using available to work with the latest industry- children and young standard techniques people, so there’s never and software. been a better time to consider working in this sector. 10 11 WHAT can i study? PASS PASS Computing and ICT RATE Engineering RATE 89% 83% Engineering is Start your career in everywhere; in the the computing and products you experience digital industries - and in the design of the from ICT, software environment around you. development, IT There are almost endless network management, avenues you can go cyber security to down career-wise; much digital marketing/ will depend on how your social media, web and interests develop as your mobile development, understanding of the we cover a range of subject develops. courses that can help you kickstart you career in IT. Construction PASS PASS ESOL RATE RATE 98% 97% Including Bricklaying, Bench Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing and Electrical Break through barriers Installation - English language skills will help you get ahead Build your career in your life and career. and gain skills in These courses are aimed your chosen trade at at students who do not our specialist Brunel speak English as a first Construction Centre language. 12 13 WHAT can i study? PASS PASS Hair and Beauty RATE Foundation RATE 98% 98% Including Theatrical, Special Ease yourself into Effects and Hair and Media Make- Further Education with up and Barbering a course that suits you. We will help to Working in hair and beauty can build your confidence take you around the world or as well as your basic can help you set up your own life and work skills to business. It’s all about real work help you shine, so you experience, working on real are ready to move on customers in real commercial to the next step. salons. Get the right skills with us, develop your own style, and your career prospects could look as good as the people you pamper! NEw PASS Games course Health and RATE Social Care 95% Game designers are part of an ever- evolving industry that’s constantly presenting new challenges and rewards. There’s Working with people, never a dull moment, feeling passionate about and you’ll have the supporting and enabling opportunity to learn them to live a more throughout your career. independent and fulfilling life is a rewarding and worthwhile job that provides excellent career opportunities. 14 15 WHAT can i study? PASS PASS RATE RATE Motor Vehicle Hospitality 98% 87% and Catering We offer the latest The catering and technologies and hospitality industry machinery in our is growing fast, with specialist workshops. You more opportunities can work on all vehicle than ever before mechanics and electrics, to progress in an from engines and exciting, dynamic exhaust systems to air- industry that’s full of conditioning and security, flavour whether you via both computer want to be cooking up diagnostic testing and a storm in the kitchen hands-on fault finding. or serving with style front of house. Media PASS PASS RATE Music Technology RATE 82% 88% Digital Media is a blend of technology and content, and building digital media products requires professionals There are a wide with diverse skills range of opportunities including technical, available to work with artistic, analytical children and young and production co- people, so there’s never ordination skills. been a better time to consider working in this sector. 16 17 WHAT can i study? PASS PASS Public and Uniformed RATE Performing RATE Services 95% Arts 95% Want to work on the front line for one of the country’s emergency services? Saving lives as Take to the stage and learn the the first call of response, skills you need to achieve a protecting others from career in the performing arts any level and type of industry. You could train as an threat or danger, and actor, a dancer, or learn the skills generally keeping the needed for musical theatre. You country safe? Our Public may prefer to work backstage Services courses will and train for a career in technical make a whole range theatre, or stage management of careers available to with our new apprenticeship you! Process PASS PASS RATE Science RATE Manufacturing 100% 97% Including Introduction to Pharmacy and Science Laboratory Technician The demand for process Science offers a world of manufacturing is now higher than possibilities and an ever, without it there would be endless list of career no medicines, foods, drinks, oil, opportunities from gas and the list goes on! Through working in medical our partnerships with employers science, studying the you will be well connected to environment, working in trailblazers in manufacturing. You research and development will also receive industry standard or becoming a forensic training to give you the best scientist…. there are opportunities to succeed. plenty of career options waiting for you. 18 19 WHAT can i study? PASS RATE APPRENTICESHIPS Sport 94% We are one of the largest Apprenticeship providers in West Yorkshire, currently training around 2,800 apprentices each year.