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Choices in Further Education

Choices in Further Education. Talk by Helen Foley City of Bath College. Why Choose College?. Independent Learning Environment Opportunity to meet new people All ages, international, different schools Vocational Training/Study You can focus on one particular

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Choices in Further Education

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  1. Choices in Further Education Talk by Helen Foley City of Bath College

  2. Why Choose College? • Independent Learning Environment • Opportunity to meet new people • All ages, international, different schools • Vocational Training/Study • You can focus on one particular area of study/or mix and match your courses • Opportunity to work in a real-life working environment • Workshops, kitchens, Hair salons, Music production studios/ gigs, Drama theatres

  3. Compulsory Attendance Work Deadlines Standards of Behaviour Support Services Tutorials/parents evenings Good progression routes No upper age limit Wider variety of courses Fewer Hours Part-time jobs No uniform Strong employer links What can I expect?

  4. What Qualifications Can I Study? • A Levels • GCSEs • Entry Level • BTECs • International Baccalaureate • Progression Diploma/Access • NVQs/VRQS • City & Guilds • Apprenticeships • Functional Skills • HNC/HNDs • Foundation Degrees

  5. What’s your type? PRACTICAL No exams, Workshops, Using manual tools, VOCATIONAL Projects, Assignments, Practicals ACADEMIC Exams, Projects, Intensive study EMPLOYERHands-on work experience On the job training

  6. Practical Courses: NVQs • Hairdressing • Beauty Therapy • Catering • Carpentry • Stonemasonry • Plumbing • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

  7. Vocational Courses BTECs/The New Diplomas • Art & Design • Media • Business Studies • IT • Engineering • Performing Arts • Music Technology

  8. Academic Studies • A Levels • GCSEs (English, Maths only) • Access to Higher Education • Progression Diploma • HND/HNCs • Foundation Degrees

  9. Apprenticeships: • Sports & Leisure • IT • Administration • Customer Care • Other occupational areas can provide training

  10. Student Work Experience/Placements • Supportive work placements-Entry level/Level 1 • Work experience-Level 1 Students • Work placements-Level 2/3 Students • There are some Health & Safety issues with students in work place settings (CSC cards construction, CRB checks Childcare/Health & Social care, age etc)

  11. Companies we are currently working with • Holiday Inn/Hilton Hotels-catering/Travel & Tourism • Rotork-Engineering students • Bath Thermae Spa-Beauty students • BANES Property Services-Plumbers • Crest Nicholson- Construction students • Phelans- Contruction students • Wessex Water • Clarks Outlook Shopping Village- Business students

  12. Questions you should ask yourself? • Does it have a good reputation for the subjects you wish to study? • Do people achieve well there? • Can you imagine being happy there? • Do you know others who are going there? Does it matter to you? • What are the facilities like? Do you think you could study there? • And more.........

  13. College Specialisms City of Bath College City of Bristol • Stonemasonry Aeronautical • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Motor Vehicle & Motor Cycle • Art & Design A Levels • Textiles Painting & Decorating • Norton Radstock • Horticulture • Animal Care • Motor Vehicle • Bricklaying • Painting & Decorating

  14. Additional Support • College Finance Team-Student Bursaries • Learning Support Team • Student Participation-Social events • Counselling and Mentoring • Careers Advice • Health • Multi-faith Support

  15. Next Steps • Attend College Open Days/Evenings • Check out all college websites • Taster Days • Visit at least two colleges to make comparisons • Careers/Connexions Advisers

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