College Academy Senior Phase Offer Short Guide 2021/22 www.dumgal.ac.uk Did you know that at College Academy there are a number of qualifications that you can study while you are at school? Schools and colleges are dedicated to working together to ensure young people are given the opportunity to gain vocational experience and to study a subject that might not be available to you at school. Planning for the future is essential in a world of new technologies and changing employment opportunities. College Academy is presenting our most ambitious and varied set of qualifications to date. Our offers are based on the growing skills, requirements and employment for Dumfries & Galloway’s regional economy. By starting your college journey in your senior phase at school you can shorten your education journey and potentially start full-time employment sooner in your chosen career pathway. Speak to your pupil support teacher or SDS Careers Adviser for more information on College Academy. We look forward to welcoming you to Dumfries and Galloway College. If you have any further enquiries, please contact: Michelle Hodgson - Schools Liaison Officer E: [email protected] 2 2 Entry Requirements For full course entry requirements, please visit our online portal. For entry on all courses, the following will apply: • Recommendation from school • Parent or guardian approval • An Information and Interview Session • A genuine interest in the subject • Students should be self-motivated • Students should be able to work independently • full attendance An allocation of option places are given to each school, normally around the end of March with confirmation of acceptance/decline of places to be with the Schools Liaison Officer by close of the Easter break. What You Can Expect From College Staff As a college student, we will treat you as an individual and with respect. We will offer you a safe, supportive environment to allow you to prosper and benefit from your studies. You will be provided with ongoing feedback on how you are progressing with your course work. Throughout the college our staff are professional, dedicated and approachable, if you need additional support at any stage please let your course tutor (or teacher) know. 3 3 What We Expect From You • Be prepared to participate fully in the course • Be prepared to abide by College Academy policies and code of conduct • Be interested in the course and have the entry requirements stated Personal Protective Equipment: Some of the vocational options will require young people to operate equipment under supervision and use tools in certain specialist areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be issued to learners. Learners must bring the PPE on each college day and wear as instructed. Attendance Full attendance is expected for all College Academy students. A poor attendance record may result in students being unable to complete their qualification. Above all, we expect you to have the desire to learn and benefit from your studies. We want you to enjoy your experience at the college. Please note programmes will only run subject to numbers. 4 4 Click the course title below for entry NPA - National Progression Award Dumfries Campus Delivery requirements, further course information HNC - Higher National Certificate Stranraer Campus Delivery and to apply online. FA - Foundation Apprenticeship COURSES SCQF LEVEL DUM STRAN SCHOOL ONLINE MON TUES THURS Business and Computing Enterprise and Employability NPA 5 Data Science NPA 5 Cyber Security NPA 5 Computer Science HNC 7 Creative Industries Digital Media Animation NPA (Dumfries) 5 Digital Media Animation NPA (Stranraer) 5 Photography NPA 5 FA Creative & Digital Media 6 Construction and the Built Environment Construction Crafts (Dumfries) 4 Construction Crafts (Stranraer) 4 Introduction to Built Environment NPA 5 Early Education and Childcare Early Education and Childcare 5 FA Social Services, Children and Young People (Year 1) 6 Childhood Practice HNC 7 5 NPA - National Progression Award SFW - Skills for Work L - Lockerbie Academy D - Dalbeattie High HNC - Higher National Certificate Dumfries Campus Delivery K - Kirkcudbright Academy NWCC - North West Community FA - Foundation Apprenticeship Stranraer Campus Delivery M - Moffat Academy Campus COURSES SCQF LEVEL DUM STRAN SCHOOL ONLINE MON TUES THURS Engineering Automotive Skills 4 L / K / D Renewable Energy Practical Skills (Dumfries) 5 Renewable Energy Practical Skills (Stranraer) 5 FA in Engineering (Year 1) 6 Electrical Engineering HNC 7 Make-Up and Beauty Make-Up and Beauty Skills NPA (Stranraer) 4 Make-Up and Beauty Skills NPA (Dumfries) 5 Make-Up and Beauty Skills NPA (Stranraer) 5 Health and Social Care Health and Social Care SFW 6 Hospitality Professional Cookery NPA (Dumfries) 5 M Professional Cookery NPA (Stranraer) 5 FA Food and Drink Technologies 6 Sport and Fitness Sport and Recreation SFW (Dumfries) 5 NWCC Sport and Recreation SFW (Stranraer Academy) 5 6 Dumfries Campus Bankend Road College Gate Dumfries DG1 4FD T: 01387 734000 E: [email protected] Stranraer Campus Lewis Street Stranraer DG9 7AL T: 01776 706633 E: [email protected] (Version 1.2) www.dumgal.ac.uk .