How to earn your qualification
Aimed at students aged 16 to 25, these qualifications are intended to be accessible to a wide range of learners of all abilities. Learners can gain practical skills and a working knowledge of their chosen subject. The skills, knowledge and understanding gained can help learners prepare for employment or continue into further education.
Every student will work towards qualifications in Maths, English and an area of study of their choice.
Below is a breakdown of the three learning pathways we offer our students:
Below is a breakdown of the three learning pathways we offer our students:
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PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE
Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement - (RARPA) Non qualification based study for students to learn valuable life skills without any pressure of working towards a qualification. |
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PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT
A qualification based study, completely focused on the practical skills designed to help students leave education and find employment. Employability Skills - Entry Level 3 NCFE Occupational Studies Personal Finance Effective Communication Applying for a Job Searching for a Job Interview Skills Prepare for and attend and interview Undertaking Work Placement |
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PATHWAY TO FURTHER EDUCATION
A qualification based study with multiple subjects to choose from. This pathway is designed to introduce new skills and develop a students knowledge, helping them continue into further education. ICT Digital Media - Entry Level 3 NCFE Occupational Studies Developing Creative Media Skills Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph Processing Audio and Video Software Design and Imaging Software Creating Images Digitally Digital Music ICT Digital Media - Level 1 NCFE Occupational Studies Exploring Digital Photography Introduction to Advertising Using a Camera and Accessories Photography - Using a Tripod Digital Graphics Editing Handling Mail Construction/Engineering - Entry Level 3 NCFE Occupational Studies Painting & Decorating Brickwork: introduction to assisting workshop practice Brickwork: introduction to building a half brick wall three courses high Brickwork: introduction to building a three brick square hollow pillar Carpentry and Joinery Health and safety in Construction Working in Construction Introduction to Engineering Identification of basic external and internal car parts Introduction to Motor Vehicle Maintenance Routine wheel and tyre checks Customer Service Skills Working in a Team Problem Solving Skills for work Intro to Self Employment Construction Trades - Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills Introduction to Health & Safety in Construction Introduction to the Construction Industry Construction through mortice and tenon joints Painting a Panel Door Constructing Block Walling Constructing half brick return corners Mixing and using concrete Bending and jointing copper pipes Installing rain water goods Hospitality & Catering - Entry Level 3 NCFE Certificate in Occupational Studies Customer service in the hospitality industry Introduction to the hospitality industry Basic cooking Basic food preparation Food hygiene and safety Introduction to customer service skills Working in a team Hospitality & Catering - Level 1 City & Guilds Introduction to Hospitality & Catering Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Food Service Introduction to Healthy Eating Basic food Preparation and Cooking Introduction to Food Commodities Using kitchen equipment Health & Safety and food safety awareness in Catering Introduction to Kitchen equipment Preparing and displaying salads and sandwiches for service Introductory to pastry and cake preparation and cooking methods Preparation of convenience products for the catering industry Health & Social Care - Entry Level 3 Certificate in skills for health & Social Care Working in Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young Peoples Settings Principles and Values in Health and Social Care, Adults and Children and Young People Early Years Equality and inclusion in Health, social care and Children’s and Young People Settings Person-Centred Support in Health, Social care and Children’s and young people’s settings. Effective communication in Health and Social Care, Early Years and Childcare Encourage children and young people to eat healthy. Meeting the Development needs of young children Play Activities for Young Children Health & Social Care - Level 1 Certificate in Health & Social Care Introductory awareness of equality and inclusion in health, social care and children's and young people's setting. Introductory awareness of person-centred support in health, social care and children's and young people's settings. Understand the principles and values in health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare. Understand the range of service provision and roles within health and social care adults and children and young people, early years and childcare. Awareness of protection and safeguarding in health and social care adults and children adults and young people, early years and childcare. Dementia Awareness. Introduction to Physical Disability. Introduction to Sensory Loss. Applying for job. Sport & Fitness - Entry Level 3 NCFE Certificate in Occupational Studies Health and Fitness Planning for and taking part in a visit Taking part in sport Assist in sports coaching How the body works Hairdressing & Beauty - Entry Level 3 NCFE Certificate in Occupational Studies Introduction to hair and beauty Hairdressing: Introduction to Health & Safety. Skin Care. Maintaining healthy skin and nails Working in a team. Land Based Studies Qualification - Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Land Based Studies/Animal Management Being organised Developing a personal progress plan Caring for and feeding animals Caring for and keeping plants healthy Developing estate maintenance skills |
We are always changing our list of subjects with each new term to improve our students learning experience
Below is a brief overview of the activities we offer alongside studying for a main pathway subject qualification. Please visit our FlickR page where you can see thousands of pictures that show what we do everyday.
Functional Skills
Students study to improve their core English and Maths skills, working to achieve a GCSE qualification. |
Independent Living Skills
Students focus on developing their social skills, maintain a household and prepare basic meals. |
Personal Social Development
Students improve employability skills and develop strategies for dealing with problems in everyday life. Students will visit workplaces and research future opportunities. |
Everyday Literacy and Numeracy
Students focus on practical numeracy like managing monthly finances and budgeting. Everyday litaracy will develop communication and social skills like speaking and listening. |
Catering
Students will learn how to prepare advanced meals from scratch and understand how a professional kitchen operates day to day. |
Cafe
Students manage a Cafe service during break times, providing tea and toast to staff and college guests. Students assign job roles, handle money and provide customer service. |
Digital Media
Students will learn how to produce images and video using professional software. Students will also learn how to use digital devices and create web pages. |
Sport and Fitness
Students will engage in team sports and learn how to maintain their fitness for a healthy lifestyle. Students will learn the benefit of exercise, sportsmanship and teamwork. |
Hair and Beauty
Students learn practical techniques, the fundamentals of appearance and how that can effect both social and professional life. |
Retail
Students will learn how to represent a company and understand retail fundamentals like good customer service, organising stock and money handling. |
Horticulture
Students learn the techniques behind cultivation. Maintaining a garden and the dedication and care need to be successful. |
Art
Students are encouraged to be creative and will learn how to work with a variety of tools and materials. Students will also have the opportunity to sell their work at our Christmas and Easter fetes. |
Travel and Tourism
Students will learn about other cultures around the world and how to effectively plan travel, while maintaining a budget. |
Special Events
Throughout the year students have the opportunity to represent the college in special events. Students can raise money for charities, compete in sporting events and learn more about modern culture. |
Taster Sessions
Taster sessions are available for new students or anyone who would like to experience our college first hand. Taster students will join one of our sessions for a morning or afternoon and learn some simple techniques. They will be given a tour of our facilities, meet staff and have the opportunity to ask questions.
For our core students, taster sessions provide insight into specialist skills and knowledge that are not available in our regular sessions. We consistently change our taster sessions and invite guest speakers, to deliver an interesting variety of activities for our students..
For our core students, taster sessions provide insight into specialist skills and knowledge that are not available in our regular sessions. We consistently change our taster sessions and invite guest speakers, to deliver an interesting variety of activities for our students..
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