#SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2017/18 vv YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE Please note Acknowledgements Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that this course guide is correct at the time of printing, changes may Design: matrix - a creative agency, www.thinkmatrix.uk occur to course listings and content due to circumstances beyond the College's reasonable control. Please check Photography: Roy Riley, www.royriley.co.uk and South Devon College our website www.southdevon.ac.uk for the most current course information. #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2017/18 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE WHAT’S WHAT S INSIDE Inside YOUR COLLEGE Your CAREER COURSE Welcome Break into employment CONTENTS Our values Our links with employers Student success How far will you go? Awards and accolades 2-3 4-9 10-13 your options South Devon High School YOUR CAMPUS GCSEs WHAT’S A Levels Paignton Campus Technical and professional courses Newton Abbot Campus Apprenticeships Inside University degrees 14-21 22-29 Your LEARNING Supporting you Financial help YOUR course Travel GET IN Learning support How to apply Student wellbeing Your course explained Resources TOUCH Student life 30-37 38-41 198 XX CONTENTS | #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE 1 COURSE GCSE A LEVEL CONTENTS 42-45 46-55 ART, FASHION AND ADVENTURE SPORTS ANIMAL CARE PHOTOGRAPHY 56-59 60-63 64-67 BEAUTY THERAPIES AUTOMOTIVE AND MAKE-UP BRICKWORK TECHNOLOGIES 68-73 74-79 80-83 BUSINESS CARPENTRY CHILDCARE 84-89 90-93 94-97 COMPUTING AND CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE DIGITAL DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES MANAGEMENT MEDIA 98-101 102-103 104-107 ELECTRICAL HEALTH AND HAIRDRESSING INSTALLATION SOCIAL CARE 108-111 112-115 116-119 2 SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE | FREEPHONE 08000 380 123 HI-TECH ENGINEERING HOSPITALITY HORTICULTURE AND ELECTRONICS AND CATERING 120-123 124-127 128-131 MARINE MOTORCYCLE MUSIC 132-137 138-141 142-145 PAINTING AND NAIL TECHNOLOGIES PERFORMING ARTS DECORATING 146-149 150-153 154-157 PLASTERING PLUMBING ROOFING 158-161 162-165 166-167 SECURITY AND SPORTS, FITNESS SUPPORTED EVENT SAFETY AND COACHING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 168-171 172-177 178-183 TRAVEL AND UNIFORMED PUBLIC YOUTH WORK TOURISM SERVICES 184-187 188-191 192-195 COURSE CONTENTS | #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE 3 WELCOME TO YOUR COLLEGE 4 SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE | FREEPHONE 08000 380 123 WELCOME TO YOUR future I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to South Devon College, and thank you for considering us as the people to help you achieve your goals. Everything that we do is centred on giving But being a South Devon College student you the best possible experience as a isn’t just about gaining qualifications; it’s student and helping you progress, inside and about getting involved, meeting new people, outside of the classroom. We want you to working on community projects and making make the most of your time with us, and our new friends. There are also plenty of unwavering passion for learning means that Students’ Union events to get involved in, as we deliver excellent programmes of study well as opportunities to try new sports and across all levels of education. things you’ve never considered before. We have courses available at every Our facilities at the College are second level and can provide you with a progression to none; no matter what course you choose, route from the beginning of your studies you will be working in unique, state-of-the- all the way through to a university degree art facilities. or apprenticeship. The South Devon High We take great pride in the success of our School offers exciting opportunities for students, and I speak from experience students studying GCSEs and we have an when I say that our tutors and lecturers excellent A Level Academy. Our technical find no greater satisfaction than seeing and professional qualifications prepare you past students go on to achieve great and for employment and we have a huge range remarkable things, which happens year of apprenticeships with local employers. after year. English and maths will also form a key So, please feel free to visit our campus by Stephen Criddle part of your learning with us. Almost every attending one of our open events and see Principal of South Devon College job requires the ability to read, write and everything that we have to offer. Thank you use numbers confidently, which is why we for considering us as the people to support ensure you leave with these skills that will you at such an important time in your life, improve your job prospects, and provide you and I look forward to welcoming you to with the knowledge you need for day-to-day South Devon College in the near future. life outside of your career. We also commit to helping you develop your own confidence, communication, a positive approach and good employability skills; which all employers look for, regardless of level or age. YOUR COLLEGE | #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE 5 OUR VALUES AND LEARNING CULTURE The South Devon College learning culture promotes five core values through teaching, learning and assessment: aspiration, inclusion, support, innovation and the progress of learners. Our learning culture at South Devon College is... ASPIRATIONAL South Devon College has an outstanding learning culture which recognises and celebrates achievement. We set high standards and continuously inspire you to succeed on your journey into employment or further study. INCLUSIVE Our learning culture aims to remove the barriers to learning, meet the needs of every learner and to promote the importance of equality and diversity. 6 SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE | FREEPHONE 08000 380 123 OUR VALUES SUPPORTIVE AND LEARNING CULTURE Our learning culture provides the necessary support for staff and students to develop as individuals in a safe and positive learning environment. INNOVATIVE A successful learning culture is innovative and experimental. We embrace new ideas and encourage a positive attitude, allowing learners to put these skills into practice. PROGRESSIVE Our learners make progress towards individual goals and targets. Gaining confidence through your learning, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects including maths and English. YOUR COLLEGEVALUES | #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE 7 STUDENT SUCCESS We’re here to ensure that you have every opportunity to succeed during your time with us, and we pride ourselves on the success of our students. Just see for yourself what our students achieve... Diploma Qualifications A Levels Apprenticeships 96% overall pass rate 100% overall pass rate across Framework achievement rate of 69%, 100% pass rate in over 95 subjects 19 subject areas 14% above the national provider rate Certificate Qualifications GCSEs Functional Skills 93% overall pass rate 94% overall pass rate English and maths are delivered to our 100% pass rate in over 68 subjects full-time students at a level to reflect University Degrees their starting point on joining the College. Award Qualifications BA/BSc (Hons) achievement – 90% Those without a GCSE at grade C or 96% overall pass rate Foundation Degree achievement – 92% above in English or maths studied to 100% pass rate in over 33 subjects 100% pass rate in 13 degree programmes improve these key employability skills, resulting in 150 cases of improved grades. 8 SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE | FREEPHONE 08000 380 123 Based on results for 2014-15 We regularly achieve a variety of national AWARDS & and local awards and accolades that confirm our status as a leading Further ACCOLADES and Higher Education college. OFSTED FE CHOICES IIP GOLD AWARD In 2009 we were We were recognised In 2014 we retained the awarded Grade 1 as one of the top 3 prestigious Gold Award ‘Outstanding’ in all areas colleges in the country from Investors in People by Ofsted, with best in the annual FE choices (IIP), the highest possible practice surveys and learner satisfaction accolade. pilot inspections carried survey. out since then. MATRIX AWARD QAA BEACON STATUS In 2016 the College The QAA conducted a review of our Higher The top-level was delighted to be Education in December 2014, awarding educational status, re-accredited with the College 2 commendations, and recognising the College’s the Matrix Standard, recognising 8 areas of particularly good educational excellence. the unique quality practice. They judged both the quality framework for the and the enhancement of student learning effective delivery of opportunities to be exemplary. BEACON AWARDS information, advice We have won 8 Beacon and guidance (IAG). Awards, including the 2014 award for the INVESTOR IN CAREERS HERALD EXPRESS Health and Wellbeing of students. In 2014 we were again We were named commended for our ‘Apprentice Employer of exemplary careers the Year’ at the Herald education, information, Express South Devon advice and guidance. Business Excellence Awards. To see all of our awards and accolades, visit southdevon.ac.uk. Based on results for 2014-15 YOUR COLLEGE | #SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGE 9 YOUR CAREER 10 SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE | FREEPHONE 08000 380 123 BREAK INTO employment Everything we do is geared towards helping you find employment when you complete your studies. We make sure that when you leave you have the skills you need to not only gain employment, but also to succeed in the workplace, whatever your career choice. You will be guided on this journey by our help you prepare for your future career. We enjoy strong links with local employers expert teaching staff, all of whom have Our programmes of study are about more who help design our courses, and we have industry experience, which means that than just technical knowledge and skills, a dedicated Job Shop that gives you access they know exactly what skills you need though. You’ll receive a personalised to part-time jobs throughout Torbay. 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