Create Your Future Young People’s Course Guide 2018-19 Contents Welcome 2 Why Study at Waltham Forest College? 3 Life at College 5 Students’ Union 7 Here to Support You 8 Financial Support 9 Learning Support 11 Life After College 13 Qualifications Explained 15 Which Level Should You Study? 16 What is a Study Programme? 17 Courses Automotive Engineering 19 Business Studies 25 Catering and Hospitality 29 Computing and Information Technology 33 Construction and Electrical Installation 39 Creative Industries - Art, Fashion, Media 47 Engineering 53 ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages 57 Hair, Beauty and Media Makeup 59 Health & Social Care and Early Years 65 Public Services 71 Sport and Fitness 75 Supported Learning 83 Travel and Tourism 87 Apprenticeships 91 The Prince’s Trust Team Programme 91 Open Events 92 How to Apply 93 How to Find Us 94 Welcome to Waltham Forest College I’d like to wish you a very warm welcome to If you are a parent or guardian wanting to Waltham Forest College. I’m really pleased help your son or daughter or ward make an that you’re looking to continue your education informed choice, we do our best to provide or training and are thinking of coming here to you with all the support you need. Our role is study. We have such a wide range of courses to work with you to help prepare young people that I’m sure you will find the right subject and for work and life in today’s and tomorrow’s level for you. world. Whether you want to start the journey to the Our students tell me that what they like job of your dreams or a qualification to go about Waltham Forest College is that it’s a to university we can help you achieve your really safe, friendly and open place, where goals. Our vision is to enable individuals to you are free to be yourself, in a supportive reach their potential. Waltham Forest College atmosphere and where there is respect for is a great place to learn with high quality the views of others. They say it is not like a resources and specialised learning areas to school as they are treated like adults and feel support you to achieve. You can see what has stretched and challenged. attracted so many people to study with us by coming to our next Open Event or by calling I hope you find what you need in this guide and our advisers on 020 8501 8501. on our website and with our advisers to help you decide which course to study. If you have This is your opportunity to look around one of any questions, please get in touch with our the most popular colleges in London, talk to team by calling them on 020 8501 8501, email the tutors and see why our students choose [email protected] or pop in to the to come here. Whether you are just leaving College and speak to an adviser. school, continuing to higher level education or training, returning to education or simply I look forward to meeting you and welcoming looking to learn, our advisers can talk to you you to the College. about your needs and aspirations, and guide you through the choices you will have. Penny Wycherley Principal and Chief Executive Why study at Waltham Forest College? Our Mission - Preparing you for employment We will: • Deliver responsive, outstanding • Inspire our students to develop the teaching, learning and support to high quality skills and knowledge meet the needs of individuals and they need to be successful in their employers future lives Vocational Excellence High-quality Facilities We give you the opportunity to develop Our students have access to over 1300 your skills and prepare you for the world computers, extensive IT support and a of work. All courses and enrichment free Office 365 account to store their activities incorporate key English and files (with 5 free copies of Microsoft Maths skills as well as an emphasis on Office). The modern Learning Resource punctuality and attendance – essential Centre (LRC) is stocked with books, skills that employers look for. newspapers, magazines and online resources to support your studies. You will also have access to work placements, work related trips, careers Each learning area is fully-equipped with fairs, and enterprise projects to help you industry standard resources from the take the first steps to your future career. commercial kitchens in Catering to the dedicated design spaces in our Creative You will also be helped in your future Industries Centre. opportunities with guest speakers and helping with College events. In 2017, we opened our brand new STEM Centre (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), a multi-million pound facility for our brand new Engineering courses. It is full of modern, industry standard equipment. For more information, see our website www.waltham.ac.uk Celebrating Equality Safeguarding and and Diversity Prevent We are very proud of our diverse College The safety and well-being of our students community. Our students and staff come is paramount. Our students and staff from all over the world and speak dozens have the right to feel safe in College and of languages. We celebrate the variety must also respect the right of others of cultures, religions and individuals who to feel safe. Any abuse, prejudice, form and strengthen our community. discrimination or extremist views will Prejudice, abuse and harassment is not always be challenged. tolerated at Waltham Forest College. Ofsted says: Learners feel and are very safe Call us on 020 8501 8501 or email [email protected] Life at College At College, there are amazing opportunities for you to meet new people, share your talents and take part in activities and trips. Freshers’ Fair LRC At the start of the year, we hold a The Learning Resource Centre is the Freshers’ Fair with local companies giving perfect place to work when you need a out great discounts for our students. It’s quiet space. Print and digital resources also a great time to meet other students. are available for all students. Places to Meet and Eat Listening to our There are plenty of food and drink options Students at the College, including our Costa Coffee The feedback we get from our students in Café on 2, the Deli in the Market Place is very important. Each course nominates and our lunch restaurant Café on 4, all a representative who will meet with offering a range of hot and cold meals, staff regularly to provide feedback from drinks and snacks. their class. We also have an elected Student Union who are actively involved The Student Common Room on 3 is a in the decision making of the College great place to unwind and relax during and organise student activities. Getting your breaks. It features pool tables, an involved in these roles is a brilliant way to Xbox, a meeting area, PCs and is often strengthen your CV. used for events. Students, staff and the public also have Free WiFi Access the option to eat at the College’s fine dining restaurant, The Mallinson. Lunch is Free WiFi is available to all students at served every Tuesday (during term time) the College. and Thursday evenings regularly have themed dinners. For more information, see our website www.waltham.ac.uk Enrichment Activities Elite Salons Every year we run a programme of sports Staff, students and members of the public activities that includes football, futsal, can enjoy treatments performed by the gym, swimming, basketball and much next generation of stylists and therapists more. We invite guest speakers to visit at fantastic prices in our Hair & Beauty the College and run workshops and talks Salon. Check out the Salon newsletter to share their personal experiences of life every month for the latest offers. and work. Learners and apprentices are Ofsted proud to be a part of the Waltham says: Forest College community Call us on 020 8501 8501 or email [email protected] Students’ Union WFC Student Union is run by students for students. The purpose of the Student Union is to represent fellow students on College, local and national issues, organise social events and activities, support clubs and societies at the College and promote the Learner Voice. Student Elections NUS Extra Affiliation Each academic year students get the WFC Student Union is affiliated to the opportunity to vote on who they want to National Union of Students (NUS) which represent them in the Student Union. means that all students can apply for the NUS card which allows students to Student benefit from a wide variety of discounts. Representatives Union Roles Each class is encouraged to elect a Class Representative. Each Class • President Representative is responsible for • Vice President attending meetings with the Student • Sports & Entertainment Officer Union each term reporting on issues • Finance Officer within their class. They also pass on • Marketing & Publicity Officer information to their class from the Student Union. • Student Affairs & Societies Officer • Class Representatives For more information, see our website www.waltham.ac.uk Here to Support You Our Student Services teams are dedicated to providing high-quality information, advice and guidance. Admissions Advisers Welfare and Wellbeing Our Admissions Advisers will support We know that sometimes things don’t you through your application from the always go to plan. All of our students moment you first contact the College to have access to free appointments your first day on your course. They can with our Welfare & Wellbeing Team for give you advice on all of the courses we confidential support and advice on a offer and will keep you up-to-date with range of issues including: the progress of your application.