full-time courses and apprenticeships guide 2015/16

Full-time Coursesand Apprenticeships

Guide 2015/16

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Contents

Introduction 2 Student Life 7 Apprenticeships 11 Courses 17 Applying 82 Information for Parents 87Course Index 96

How to Use This GuideCourses are presented in this guide in subject sections – for example public services, science, sport and leisure. For each course key information is provided as shown below. More detailed information can be found on the College website – www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses.

Icon Key = Level = Duration = Course Code = Subject area offered

as an Apprenticeship

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Welcome

Thank you for picking up this guide, and giving me the opportunity to tell you why I think City College Plymouth is so special. City College Plymouth was graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted in 2012 and the achievement of our apprentices is 14% higher than the national benchmark. We pride ourselves in offering our students a friendly and supportive learning environment and are totally committed to:• celebratingthediversityofourcommunity,andwelcomingeveryone

• ensuringthatyoufeelrespectedandvalued,andthatyouarenotdiscriminatedagainstorharassed

• providingasafeandhealthyenvironment

• developinghigh-qualitycoursesthatarewell-taught,stimulatingandleadtoemploymentorahigherlevelcourse

• incorporatingemployabilityskillsandenterpriseintoeachandeverycourse

• providingfacilitiesandequipmentthatmirrortherealworkingenvironment

• enrichingyourtimeatCollegewithawide-rangingprogrammeofactivities

• encouragingyoutobeanactivememberofourcommunity,andlisteningtoyouropinions.

Choosingwhatandwheretostudyisabigdecision.At 16 you have choices: these include coming to College or doing an Apprenticeship – you do not have to stay at school!

Thisguideisthefirststepinhelpingyoutochooseacoursethatcouldchangeyourlife.Allourcoursesaretailoredtomeetemploymentopportunities,andmanyoftheemployersweengagewithgiveourstudentsaccesstoworkexperienceopportunitiesandrecruitthemaftersuccessfulcompletionoftheircourse.

AsaGazelleCollegewefocusonensuringthatourstudentsleaveuspreparedtomakethemostofeveryopportunitythatpresentsitself,andtobeabletomakeacontributionfromdayonetotheircommunityandworkplace.

IwishyousuccessinyourstudiesandhopethattheCollegecanhelpyoustartaninterestingandenjoyablejourney.

Phil DaviesPrincipal

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“High quality teaching and learning resources provide realistic working environments and enable learners to develop very good employability skills.”Ofsted2012

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Coming to College is all about your future career aims. As a Gazelle College our courses are designed to give you the skills and qualifications that employers are looking for, so whatever career path you decide to follow, you can be guaranteed that you will leave College with the essential skills needed out there in the real world of work.

Ready for workWewanttomakesurethatwhatyoulearnatCollegeisrelevantwhenyougooutintotheworkplace–thatiswhylocalemployershaveaninputintohowourcoursesaredesigned.Wealsomakesureyouhaveaccesstovaluableworkplacementsandexperiencestoboostyourknowledge,yourCV–andyourconfidence.

Employability centre – theworkspaceWithawiderangeofactivitiesfocussedonensuringyougaintheskillsthatemployerswant,theworkspaceprovidesFREE:• employerlectures,givingyouaninsightintoparticularjobs

• workshopsonCVwritingandpresentationskills

• industryvisitsandtours.

Enterprising studentsWeofferourstudentsthechancetoengageinactivitiestoimprovetheirknowledgeanddeveloptheskillsandcharacteristicsneededtobesuccessfulinself-employment.Youwillbeableto:• takepartinlocalandnationalenterprisecompetitions

• accesssupportandadvicefromexpertsinbusinessstart-up

• findoutaboutandapplyforbusinessstart-uploans,fundingandgrants.

Allactivitiesareaimedatgivingyouthechancetoturnyourideasintoareality!Recruitment serviceTheCollegeaimstosupportitsstudentsintofull-timeandpart-timeemploymentandhasitsveryownrecruitmentservice,whichoffersaone-stopshopforstudentsseekingemployment,eitherduringorattheendoftheirstudies.

Collegestudentsareabletoregisterwiththeservice,fromdayoneoftheirtimewithus,andwillalsoreceivesupportandassistancewithCVwriting,interviewtechniquesandjobapplications.

Anditdoesn’tendwhenyoufinishyourcourse…youarestillabletoaccesstheserviceuptotwoyearsaftercompletingyourstudieswithus!

Work experienceAspartofyourProgrammeofStudyyouwillundertakeworkexperiencewhichwillgiveyoutheopportunitytogaintheskillsandexperiencethatwillallowyoutostandouttopotentialemployersaswellashelpingyouchoosetherightsectortoworkin.Forsomesubjectareas,we’vehighlightedlocalemployersthatweworkwith.

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Here to Help!

Learning support serviceWehaveateamofspecialistLearningSupportstafftohelpyouifyouhaveadisability,learningdifficultyorhealthissuethatcouldaffectyourstudies,forexampledyslexiaorahearingimpairment.Weareabletoassessyourspecificneedstoensuretheappropriatesupportisputinplace.Theteamwillensureyouaretreatedwithrespectandyourconfidentialityissafeguarded.Formoreinformationcontactuson01752 [email protected].

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You can be sure that when you speak to our infospace team, they will give you the best FREE impartial advice and guidance.

Weareheretohelp,sothatyoucanconcentrateonyourstudies.Wecanhelpyouwithadviceabout:• planningyournextstep(courses,highereducationanduniversity,training,employmentorstartingyourownbusiness)

• studentfundingandfinancialsupport(includingchildcare)

• subsidisedtravelpassesandtheFREECollegebuses

• theCollege’sFREEbreakfastclubandmealscheme

• learningsupportforstudentswhohavelearningdifficultiesanddisabilities

• counsellingsupport.

YouarewelcometotalktotheinfospaceteambeforeyouevenstartCollege,withtheoptionofhavinganappointmentwithoneofourexperiencedCareersAdvisers–givethemacallon 01752 305803 [email protected].

ChildcareIfyouareaparent,ouroutstandingnurserieswillenableyoutostudyknowingthatyourchildren(sixmonthstoschoolentryage)arebeinglookedafterinastimulatingandcaringenvironment.NurseriesarelocatedatbothKingsRoadandGoschen.

Moststudentswillbeeligibleforhelpwithchildcarecosts–pleasecontacttheStudentFundingteamon01752 305381 foradviceandguidance.

Bothournurseriesweregraded‘Outstanding’inourmostrecentOfstedinspections.Forfullreportsvisitwww.ofsted.gov.uk.

Applicationformsareavailablefromthenurseries–call01752 305345 formoreinformationorvisitwww.cityplym.ac.uk/curiouskittens.

Learning resourcesTosupportyourstudiestherearewell-equippedlibrariesateachofthetwomaincentres–KingsRoadandGoschen.Hereyouwillfindeverythingyouneed,includingbooks,journals,newspapersandDVDs.Bothhavestudyspacesandcomputerswithknowledgeablestafftohelpyou.Thousandsofresourcessuchase-books,e-journalsanddatabasesarealsoavailable24/7viathevirtuallibrary.

“All learners develop very good personal, social and employability skills.”Ofsted2012


Choosing the Right Course

There are many different qualifications available at City College Plymouth. The one you choose will depend on the qualifications you already have, whether you prefer a practical or an academic route, what you want to do after your course and how you like to learn.

Programmes of StudyAll16to18yearoldswillenrolonaProgrammeofStudy.Thesehavebeendevelopedbythegovernmentasanewwaytolearnandtoachievethebestyoucaninyourcareerorstudies.Yourprogrammewillbemadeupof600hoursperyearandwillinclude:• asubstantialqualificationatlevel1,2or3

• EnglishandMathsGCSEs–ifyoudidn’tachievegradesA*-Catschool

• othernon-qualificationactivitysuchastutorialtime,studyskills,workexperienceandhelpwithapplyingforfurthercoursesorjobs.

How do I decide which is the right course for me?Thereisalottothinkaboutwhenchoosingwhichcareeryouwouldliketofollow.Ifyouarenotsurewhichcourseisrightforyou,contacttheinfospaceteamon01752305803.Theywilltalktoyouaboutyourinterestsandexpectedgrades,allowingyoutoexplorealltheoptionsavailabletoyou.

Alternatively,youcanattendoneofouropendaysorcomeintotheCollegeforatour!Seethebackcoverfordetails.

Moving On UpTheCollegeofferscoursesatalllevels,sonomatterwhereyoustart,youwillbeabletoprogressuntilyoureachyourgoal–whetheryouarehopingtogotouniversity,findajoborstartabusiness.


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Qualification Levels

This is a general guide – some courses may have specific entry requirements. Please see our website for more detailed information (www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses) or contact our Careers team on 01752 305803.

Your predicted/current qualifications

The level of course for you

The qualifications you could study for at the College

What you could do next

Noformalqualifications Entrylevel • Entrylevelcourse Level1course

GCSEgradesE-Gornoformalqualifications

Level1 • Level1course Level2course

FiveGCSEgradesEoraboveoranappropriatelevel1qualification

Level2 • Level2course• GCSEsA*-C• Apprenticeship• Traineeship

Level3course

FiveGCSEgradesA*-Coranappropriatelevel2qualification

Level3 • Level3subsidiaryandextendeddiploma

• ALevels• AccesstoHigher

Education• Apprenticeship

Highereducation

ALevelpassesoranappropriatelevel3qualification

Level4 • FoundationDegree• HNC• Higherlevel

Apprenticeship

Highereducation

Appropriatelevel4qualification

Level5 • FoundationDegree• HND• Higherlevel

Apprenticeship

• MastersDegree• Postgraduate

andprofessionalqualifications


Students relaxing in the Kings Road Student Centre


Student Life

Student Life• Students’ Union 8• Student Liaison Team 8• Student Centres 9• Recognising Talent and Achievement 10


StudentsrelaxingintheKingsRoadStudentCentre

Student Life

We know that your main focus at College will be about getting good grades, but you also need to balance your hard work with having a good social life. Being a student is not just about learning – it’s about getting involved, enjoying yourself and making new friends.

TheCollegehasacalendarofeventsandactivitiesrunningthroughouttheyeartopromotelocalandnationalissues,andtosupportyouwithyourprogressioneitherontoemployment,highereducationorfurthercourses.ItalsogivesyouachancetogetinvolvedwithwhathappensatyourCollege,makethemostofyourfreetime,trysomethingnewandhavesomefun!

Students’ UnionBecomingastudentattheCollegemeansyouhaveaccesstotheStudents’Union(SU).TheSUrunseventsandactivitiesthroughouttheyeartopromotelocalandnationalissues.ItalsogivesyouachancetogetyourviewsontheCollegeheardthroughour‘StudentVoice’initiatives,enjoyyourfreetimeandmakesomenewfriends!

Student Liaison TeamTheStudentLiaisonteamwillmakesureyouenjoyyourtimeattheCollege.Theteamprovidessupporttoensureyouremainontrackandachieveyourqualification.Theyaskstudentsquestionsaboutwhattheywant,listentotheirfeedback,andcreateayear-longprogrammeofenrichmentactivities–anythingfromcircusskillsandbadminton,toZumbaandnetball!Wealsohavesportsequipmentandafullyequippedgymwithqualifiedinstructorswhocantailorprogrammestomeetyourfitnessneeds,andaCollegeSportsMaker,fundedbySportEngland,whosejobistohelporganisevarioussportingactivitiesandgetyouinvolved!

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Student Life



Student Centres

There are Student Centres at each main site packed with stuff to do. There’s pool, music, X-box Kinnect, craft workshops and lots more, and this is where the Students’ Union and Student Liaison team can be found.

Student Life

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Recognising Talent and Achievement

At the College we are keen to recognise the outstanding achievements of our students, and each year over 100 students are publicly rewarded through our Student of the Term scheme.

Lotsofstudentsarealsoputforwardtoregionalandnationalcompetitions.

• Constructionstudentsgainedsevenawardsatthe2014SouthWestheatofSkillBuild,whichwasheldattheCollege.Impressively,fourCityCollegestudentsgainedtopaccoladesinbricklaying,cabinetmakingandjoinery!

• Cateringstudentsbeatoffstiffcompetitiontowinsevengold,fivesilverandfivebronzemedalsatthe2014MajorSeriesheldinassociationwiththeCraftGuildofChefs.

Yourtutorswillencourageyoutoshowoffyourtalents,andmakesureyougettherecognitionyoudeserve!

Talent Ambition ProgrammeAreyouanambitious,talentedyoungpersonwho’slookingforthechancetoexcelinyourstudiesandfuturecareer?Thenournewspecialisedprogrammecouldbeforyou!

TheCollege’sTalentAmbitionProgramme(TAP)providesextrasupporttostudentswhohaveanidentifiedoremergingtalentintheirareaofstudy,whateveritmaybe.TAPwillgiveyouextrachallengesandhelpyoutoexcel,withenhancedcontactwithpotentialemployersforinternshipsandemploymentopportunities.

Sports Academies

TheCollegerunsSportsAcademiesinfootballandbasketballsoyoucancombineexpertcoachingandfitnessconditioningwithafull-timecourse.InpartnershipwithPlymouthArgyle,weoffergiftedfootballersauniqueFootballScholarshipProgramme.Ifyourtalentisinbasketball,youcanjoinourPlymouthRaidersElitePerformanceAcademy.


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Apprenticeships

We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships to help you make a difference to your life and to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.

Beassuredthatouraward-winningWork-basedLearningdepartmentnotonlyoffersthewidestrangeofApprenticeshipsinthearea,butcanalsoprovideallthesupportandadviceyouwillneedalongtheway.

Apprenticeships

• What is an Apprenticeship? 12• The Benefits 13• How to Become an Apprentice 13• Apprenticeship Programmes Available 14

The College is 1st in the South West for Apprenticeships, with success rates 14% above the national average(source:NationalSuccessRateTables2012/13)

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An Apprenticeship is a practical, recognised training programme that you undertake whilst being an employee with a relevant business. Studying this way means you can earn a wage and get on-the-job training from your workplace – so Apprenticeships are a great way to gain a qualification and work experience at the same time.

TherearethreedifferenttypesofApprenticeship;intermediatelevel,advancedlevelandhigherlevel.Moreaboutthemlater!

How does it work?Youcanexpecttoworkbetween30and40hoursperweek(includingtimespentattheCollege)andbepaidawage.Youwillbeentitledtoatleast20dayspaidholidayeachyear.Mostofyourtrainingwillbeintheworkplace,butyoumayneedtocomeintoCollegeforassessment,oronaday-releasebasis.Themajorityofapprenticesspendfourdaysaweekwiththeiremployer,andonedayattheCollege.

WhileyouareanapprenticeyouwillbevisitedregularlyinyourworkplacebyamemberofCollegestafftokeepyouontherighttrack,andsupportyoutocompleteyourApprenticeshipprogramme.*

Earn while you learn!Onaverage,apprenticesearnaround£170perweek–which,ontopofalltheotherbenefits,isn’tbad!

Get qualified!DuringyourApprenticeshipyouwillworktowardsanNVQqualification.ThetypeandlevelofqualificationwilldependonwhattypeofApprenticeshipyouareon.

YouwillalsoachieveFunctionalSkillsqualificationsinmaths,EnglishandICT,andadditionalqualificationsincludingaTechnicalCertificaterelatingtoyoursubjectarea–allbrilliantforboostingyourCV!

What is an Apprenticeship?

A route to further studyApprenticeshipsofferavaluableroutetouniversity–NVQdiplomasareagreatwaytoprogressyoureducationandimproveemployabilitybecauseyoucanworkyourwayupthroughthelevels.Althoughmuchdependsonthecourseanduniversityyouarehopingtojoin,anadvancedlevelApprenticeshipisbroadlyconsideredequivalenttostudyingforALevels.

Intermediate Level NVQDiplomaLevel2Apprenticeship Onetotwo-yearprogrammeAdvanced Level NVQDiplomaLevel3Apprenticeship Twotofour-yearprogramme

Higher Level VariousqualificationsatlevelApprenticeship 4/5includingHNC,HNDor FoundationDegree

Degree Twotofour-yearprogramme


*ApprenticeshipfundingviatheSkillsFundingAgencyisco-fundedbyEuropeanSocialFunds.

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So, you already know some of the obvious benefits to choosing an Apprenticeship, like earning a wage, gaining a nationally-recognised qualification, and learning in a practical, hands-on way. But there are loads of other reasons why Apprenticeships are a great option!

• Youwilllearnjob-specificskills–everythingyoulearnwillbedirectlyrelevanttoyourchosencareer.

• AnApprenticeshipisgreatvalueformoney.

• Ifyouareunder19yearsofage,thecostofyourcourseispaidforbythegovernment(throughTheNationalApprenticeshipService)soyouwon’tneedtopayathing.

• Ifyouareover19,yourApprenticeshipcouldbefundedbyyourselforyouremployer,oramixtureofboth.YoumayalsoqualifyforhelptowardsthecostfromTheNationalApprenticeshipService–dependingonyourage.Eitherway,costsarespreadoutoverthecourseofyourstudy–meaningyou’llfinishyourcoursedebt-free!

• Apprenticesfinishtheircoursewithgreatjobprospects.Youwillalreadyhavebuilt-upagreatrelationshipwithyouremployer,haveacoupleofyears’industryexperienceunderyourbelt–andarangeofskillsthatemployersarelookingfor.

The Benefits

How to Become an ApprenticeAn essential step in becoming an apprentice is finding a job – one that you enjoy and that you feel would make a good career choice. If you’re already in employment – great, you’ve got a head start, but if you don’t have a job yet, don’t worry. There are several ways to go about finding an employer to take you on as an apprentice.

1.SpeaktotheWork-basedLearningteamattheCollege.TheyareincontactwithhugenumbersofemployersacrossDevonandCornwall,andmaybeabletomatchyoutoajobinyourchosenindustry.

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2.Searchforavacancyonline.OurApprenticeshipvacanciesareadvertisedontheCityCollegePlymouthwebsite(www.cityplym.ac.uk/apprenticeshipvacancies).

3.Approachanemployerdirectly.Ifyouhaveaclearcareergoalinmind,andknowabusinesswhereyoufeelyouhavesomethingtooffer,whynotapproachthemyourself?

Don’tletnothavingajobstopyoufromapplying–itwillgettheballrollingwhileyouarelooking.

Apprenticeships

ApplyingCompletetheapplicationformenclosedinthisguideandreturnittoususingthefreepostaddressonthetopoftheform.

• CollegestaffwillprocessyourapplicationandinitialcheckswillbemadetoensureyouareeligibleforanApprenticeship.

• Wewillinviteyouinforsomeassessmentstocheckthatyournumeracy,literacyandICTskillsareatthelevelrequiredforyourcourse,andtocheckthatyouaresuitableforyourchosenvocationalarea.Ifyoumeettherequiredstandardanditisagreedthatthisistherightprogrammeforyou,youarereadyforthenextstep!

Not yet found an employer?TheteamfromWork-basedLearningwillactonyourbehalf,puttingyouforwardtoemployers.

Already found orin a job? IfyouhavealreadyfoundanemployerwewillneedtocompleterelevanthealthandsafetychecksandalsoensurethatthecompanywillcovertherelevantApprenticeshipprogrammecriteria.

• OncetheApprenticeshipofferisconfirmedbyyou,theemployerandtheCollege,adatewillbeagreedforyoutostart‘earningandlearning’!

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Apprenticeship Programmes Available

Career Path Intermediate Advanced HigherCareer Path Intermediate Advanced Higher

Business and Enterprise

BusinessandAdministration

ContactCentreOperations

CustomerService

Logistics

Management

Marketing

Retail

SustainableResourceManagement

TeamLeading

WarehousingandStorageOperations

Childcare, Health and Social Care

ChildcareandEarlyYears

ChildcareandEducation

ChildrenandYoungPeople’sWorkforce

HealthandSocialCare

SupportingTeachingandLearning

Construction and the Building Trades

Bricklaying

ConstructionManagement

InstallingElectroTechnicalSystemsandEquipment

PaintingandDecorating

Plastering

PlumbingandHeating/DomesticHeating

WoodOccupations

Engineering, Automotive and Marine

BoatOutfitting

ElectricalandElectronicEngineering

EngineeringFabricationandWelding


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More information on these programmes can be found in the courses section of this guide. Apprenticeships are identified with this symbol . You can also find detailed information on our website – www.cityplym.ac.uk/apprenticeships.



EngineeringMaintenanceandInstallation

EngineeringToolmaking

ImprovingOperationalPerformance

InstallingandCommissioning

MarineEngineering

MechanicalManufacturing

VehicleMaintenanceandRepair(Light)

VehicleMaintenanceandRepair(Motorcycles)

Hair and Beauty

BeautyTherapy

Hairdressing

NailTechnology

Women’sandMen’sHairdressing

Hospitality and Catering

Catering

Hospitality

Media, Games and Computing

InformationTechnology–ApplicationSpecialist

ITSoftware,WebandTelecomsProfessionals

Media

Performing Arts and Music

Music

PerformingArts

Science

DentalNursing

Travel and Tourism

Travel

Career Path Intermediate Advanced Higher

Apprenticeships


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Joshua McCabe, 19, is a Fabrication and Welding Apprentice with Princess Yachts International plc.

Joshua said: “I’d heard really good things about Princess Yachts; that they were an excellent employer and really looked after and supported their apprentices. I decided to apply for an Apprenticeship with them as I thought, why not earn while I learn?!”

Joshua was one of the first students to be taken on by Princess Yachts for the Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeship. He has excelled in his chosen profession and has already taken part and won both the WorldSkills regional final for construction metalwork and advanced sheet metalwork.

Katie Brown, 19, is an apprentice employed by the Plymouth Apprenticeship Company Ltd. The Company is an Apprenticeship training agency set up by Plymouth City Council and City College Plymouth to support the growth of smaller businesses and help young people into sustainable employment.

Katie is currently working at Nazareth House, Plymouth, which is operated by the Catholic Congregation Sisters of Nazareth, offering vulnerable people a secure and healthy residence in which they feel respected and comfortable on a daily basis.

Joshua continued: “Winning and taking part in both these competitions has been fantastic. It gave me the opportunity to put my skills to the test against other very skilled apprentices. All of the competitors worked really hard in both events and enjoyed the challenge.

“The lecturers at the College are particularly outstanding in their field which has provided me with a high level of expertise which I have been able to take to the workplace. This has helped me immensely with my Apprenticeship at Princess Yachts.”

Katie said “I love working at Nazareth House and have never worked anywhere like it. I came to my interview with blue hair and was seriously wondering if they would see past this and take a chance on giving me an Apprenticeship but thankfully they did!”

Katie plans to stay at Nazareth House until the end of her Apprenticeship and hopes that they may consider giving her permanent employment in the future.

Joshua will be finishing his Advanced Apprenticeship in two years and is hoping to gain full-time employment with Princess Yachts.


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courses

• A Levels and GCSEs 19• Access to Higher Education 23 • Business and Enterprise 27• Childcare, Health and Social Care 31• Construction and the Building Trades 35• Engineering, Automotive and Marine 41• Hair and Beauty 47• Hospitality and Catering 51• Media, Games and Computing 55• Performing Arts and Music 59• Preparation for Life and Work 63• Public Services 67• Science 71• Sport and Leisure 75• Travel and Tourism 79

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Choosing to study A Levels with the College’s A Level Academy will give you an experience that’s different to school. One of the misconceptions about the College is that you will be left alone – this is most definitely not the case! We will provide you with a very effective transition from school to university or employment and challenge you to do your best. Based at Goschen, you’ll be studying in an environment that is supportive, focussed on success, will prepare you for university and present you with a whole new set of opportunities. Your future really does start here!

Sixth form study at the College gives you:• teachingandlearninginamatureatmosphere

• fieldtripsandworkexperience• exceptionalpreparationfortheworldofworkorentrytohighereducation

• excellent,dedicatedteachingandsupportstaff

• avastrangeofsportsandleisureactivities

• afriendlyandsupportiveenvironment

• personalisedandaspirationaltargetgrades,basedonnationaldatawhichstaffperformanceisalsomeasuredagainst

• andmostimportantly...apersonaltutorwhowillsupportyouandmotivateyoutodoyourbest.

What do I need to get on the course?Aswellascominginforaninterview,youwillneedtohavethefollowing:• atleastfivegradeCsatGCSE,includingEnglishandmaths

• agradeBinmaths,science,historyandEnglishtostudythesesubjectsatALevel.

Please note: offers are made subject to obtaining GCSE grades which, against national averages, indicate you would obtain at least the lowest pass grades for your chosen subjects.

Ifyourgradesdonotmatchtheserequirementspleasecontacttheinfospaceon01752 305803todiscussalternativeoptions.

GCSE Full-time Programme

2 1 year GCFTTheCollegeoffersanintensiveone-year,full-timeprogrammeofGCSEswithtutorialsupport.YoucanstudyuptosixGCSEsfromthefollowingsubjects:• maths• English• science• additionalscience• psychology• sociology• history• geography.

Thisprogrammewillgiveyouabroadrangeofqualifications,goodfoundationsforfurtheracademicstudyandanopportunitytoupdatepreviousqualificationsandimproveyourgrades.

Formoreinformationvisitwww.cityplym.ac.uk/coursesandsearchforcoursecodeGCFT.

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Ancillary Course FeeFor some of our courses you will be required to pay a yearly ancillary course fee (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with) for books, equipment and any costs for course trips. The maximum fee you will be expected to pay is£20 per year.


A Level SubjectsThefollowingpageshighlighttheALevelsubjectswhichwereavailablein2014/15.PleasenotethatthisissubjecttochangeasourALevelofferisreviewedandrefreshedannually.Subjectsonofferin2015/16maychange.Pleasecontactuson01752 305300todiscussourofferorcomealongtooneofouropenevents–seethebackcoverfordetails.


A Levels

Biology 3 2 years ASFT

Biologistsworkinthefieldsofmedicine,foodproduction,veterinaryscienceandecology,tonamejustafew,andtheworktheydoisvitaltousall.Theirknowledgehelpswithbigissues–fromprotectingendangeredspeciestocuringdisease.Thefirstyearcoversthebasicsofbiology,includingthediversityoflivingorganisms.Youwillalsostudyhowsomebodysystemsworkandhowtheymightbeaffectedbydiseasessuchasasthma,TB,andcholera.

Business Studies 3 2 years ASFT

EverwatchedDragons’Denandwonderedaboutrunningyourownbusiness?Thenbusinessstudiesmaybejustthesubjectforyou!BusinessstudiesfitswellwithlotsofotherALevelstocreateasolidbaseforawiderangeoffuturecareers.Combinebusinessandmathsforaroleinaccountancyorlogistics,oraddpsychologyforcareersinadvertising,managementorhumanresources.

Chemistry 3 2 years ASFT

Chemistryisanincrediblyexcitingsubject.It’sattheheartoflifeitselfandthebasisforeverythingthatsurroundsus.Ourcoursewillteachyouthebasiclaboratoryskillsandgiveyouathoroughgroundinginthesubjecttostimulateyourinteresttodiscovermore.Youneverknowwherethiscoursecouldleadyou!Thefuturemayseeyoueagerlytakingupyourplaceinaresearchteamtopushthefrontiersofchemicalknowledge.

English Language 3 2 years ASFT

Thissubjectwillfireyourenthusiasmforlanguage!You’lldevelopyourabilitytoexpressyourselffluently,accuratelyandpersuasively,inspeechandwriting,acrossdifferentgenres,andforavarietyofaudiencesandpurposes.Inyearoneyouwillexplorewritingandspeech,andhowcontextaffectslanguagefunction.Thiscouldincludelanguageinrelationtotechnology,power,andgender.Inyeartwo,youwillcoverlanguageacquisitionanddevelopment,andlookatahugerangeofmediafromsourcessuchasprint,e-mailandsocialnetworking.

English Literature 3 2 years ASFT

Ifyoulovetoread,areinterestedinthewaystoriesareconstructedorwanttoknowhowtheybecomesuchanimportantpartofourculture,thenEnglishliteratureisthesubjectforyou.StudyingEnglishliteratureatALevelisquitedifferenttoGCSElevel.Youhavemuchmorefreedomtoreadaroundthesubject,andareencouragedtovoiceyourownideasandopinions.Youwilldevelopanunderstandingoftheeffectofhistoricalcontextontheideasandmeaningsdiscussedintheliterature.

Geography 3 2 years ASFT

ThisALevelisallabouttheworldtoday,bothinscientificandhumanterms.Itwillgiveyouanunderstandingofsomeofthekeyenvironmentalchallengesfacedbymankindtoday–suchasclimatechange,populationriseanddrought.Geographyisaversatilesubject.Itcombinesespeciallywellwithmaths,sciencesorthearts.Studyinggeographyprovidesskillsthatareextremelyrelevantandvaluedintoday’smarketplace–suchasresearchandanalysis,teamwork,andinvestigationskills.

History 3 2 years ASFT

Areyounaturallycuriousabouttheworld’splaces,peopleandenvironments?Doyoulikeaskingquestionsandworkingtofindtheanswers?Historyisnotallaboutthepast...infact,itcouldhelpshapeyourfuture!ALevelhistoryisdesignedtoexplorethethreeCsofhistory–continuity,conflictandchange–fromthelate18thCenturythroughtothepresentday.


A Levels

Law 3 2 years ASFT

ThisALevelwillgiveyouanunderstandingoftheUKlegalsystem–fromrightandwrongtolawandorder.ALevellawlooksatmanyaspectsofthelegalsystem,includinghowlawsaremade,whoworkswithinthecourts,andsomeofthecoreprinciplesofcriminalandcivillaw.Whetheryouwanttogoontostudyatuniversityorenteremployment,thisALevelcanhelpyoutocultivatearangeofskillsthatwillprepareyoufornewchallenges.

Maths 3 2 years ASFT

Logicalthinkingandanalyticalskillsareattributesthatarehighlyvaluedbyuniversitiesandemployersalike–moveyourthinkingontothenextlevelwithALevelmaths.ThisALevelbuildsontheknowledgegainedatGCSEandextendstherangeofmathematicalskillsandtechniquesneededtosolvemoredifficultproblems.Itisidealforanyonewhoenjoysandisinterestedinmathematicsandwouldliketoprogressinthissubject.ALevelmathscoversamixtureofpureandappliedmathematics.

Maths (Further) 3 2 years SDAY45

Maths(Further)isdesignedtobroadenanddeepenthemathematicalknowledgeandskillsdevelopedwhilststudyingALevelmaths.Itisidealforthemathsenthusiastsoranyonewhoneedstoprovetheircompetenceandinterestinmathematicstotheirchosenuniversity.

Physics 3 2 years ASFT

PhysicsisaHUGEsubject–fromthealmostinvisibletotheuniverseitself.Physicswilltestyourmindandyourcreativityinequalmeasure!Youwillbestudyingtheprinciplesofsomeofthemostfamousphysiciansthateverlived–likemechanicsandmotionasguidedbyNewton,throughtoquantumphysicsbyEinstein.AllaspectsofthisALevelrequiregoodmathematicalandpracticalskills,andanabilitytothinklogicallyandcreativelyaroundsubjectswhichareoftenratherabstract!

Psychology 3 2 years ASFT

Psychologyisanexcitingandengagingsubjectthataimstounderstandandexaminehumanandanimalbehaviourinascientificenvironment.Psychologyisconcernedwithunlockingexplanationsforindividualityandansweringquestionsusingempiricalmethods.Psychologysatisfiesyourcuriosityandenablesyoutoanswerquestionssuchas‘whyarepeopleafraidofspiders?’,‘whyaremalesandfemalesdifferent?’and‘whyobeyanauthorityfigure?’.Psychologyisadiversesubjectandanexcellentfoundationforprogressionontoarangeofcoursesandcareers.

Sociology 3 2 years ASFT

Joinusonthevoyageofself-discoverythatissociology!ThisALevellooksateverydaythingsinanextraordinaryway.Itwillopenyoureyestosomeofthecontrastsandcomplexitiesoflifetheworldover.Sociologytackleskeyissuesaroundtopicssuchaspoverty,education,crime,themedia,injusticeandbeliefs.Itlooksatwhatmakesupthesocietywebelongtoandinvestigatesthewayweliveandhowcultureaffectsourlives.

A Level SubjectsPleasenotethecoursesonpages20and21aresubjecttochangeasourALevelofferisreviewedandrefreshedannually.Therefore,subjectsonofferin2015/16maychange.Pleasecontactuson01752 305300todiscussourofferorcomealongtooneofouropenevents–seethebackcoverfordetails.

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Access to Higher Education courses are specially designed to offer you a second chance to progress to higher education – university-level study – if you have not been in education for a few years.

AnAccesscoursewillprepareyouforstudyingatahighereducationlevelbyintroducingyoutouniversity-levelstudyskills.Youwillalsodevelopyourknowledgeofyourchosendiscipline.Aspartofthecourseyouwillbeguidedthroughtheprocessofchoosingthemostappropriatehighereducationcourseandinstitution,andsupportedtomakeyourapplication.CityCollegehasgoodlinkswithlocaluniversities,aswellassomefurtherafield.Therewillbeopportunitiestohearfromadmissionstutorsandvisitlocaluniversityopendays.

AttheendofthesecoursesourstudentshavecommentedonthesupporttheyhavereceivedfromCollegetutorsandtheirpeers,aswellastheknowledgetheyhavegainedandincreasedconfidenceintheirownabilities.Theyalsosaythatdespiteallthehardwork,ithasbeenfunreturningtolearn!

TheCollegeoffersanumberofAccesstoHigherEducationcoursesonapart-timebasistoo.Pleaseseeourwebsite(www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses)formoreinformation.

Entry requirements for Access coursesTosucceedonanAccesscourseyouneedtobecommittedtowardsyourstudyandfocussedonyourcareerchoice.Thisrouteisdesignedforadultstudents(19+).Funding is not available for those aged 18 and under, and we would recommend that alternative vocational qualifications and A Levels are considered to support progression onto further or higher education and employment.

AllAccesscoursesrequirelevel2achievementinmathsandEnglish.Thismaybearecent(withinthelasttenyears)gradeCoraboveinGCSEEnglishandmaths,alevel2qualificationorequivalent.

GCSEsPleasenotethatAccesscoursesnolongerincludeGCSEequivalentqualificationsinmaths,Englishorscience.Iftheseareanentryrequirementforthehighereducationcourseyouwishtopursue,youcaneitherstudythesebefore,alongsideoraftercompletingyourAccesscourse.CityCollegeoffersGCSEsinthesesubjectsasdayandeveningclasses–pleasecheckourwebsiteforfurtherdetails.

24+ Advanced Learning LoansIfyouareaged24oroveryoucanapplyfora24+AdvancedLearningLoantocoverthefeesforanAccesstoHigherEducationcourse.Ifyouprogressandcompleteauniversity-level(highereducation)course,youwillnothavetopaybackyour24+AdvancedLearningLoan!

Formoreinformationvisitourwebsitewww.cityplym.ac.uk/24+loansorcalltheStudentFundingteamon01752 305381.

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Behavioural and Social Sciences SOCFT Law, criminology, criminal justice studies, police, public services

Biopsychology BIOFT Speech and language, psychology, biopsychology, neuroscience, mental health nursing, crisis intervention, occupational therapy, educational psychology

Creative Writing and History LCHFT English, history, journalism, anthropology, classical civilisation, creative writing, marketing

Engineering SCEFT Physics, engineering

Health and Medical Professions SCIFT Operating department practitioner, paramedic, dietetics, podiatry, physiotherapy, sports science, midwifery, neonatal care

Nursing CANFT Adult, child and mental health nursing, midwifery, neonatal care

Psychology and Social Science PSYFT Psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice systems, drugs and alcohol counselling, philosophy and ethics

Science PHYFT Biology, physics, chemistry, marine science, general/life science, forensic science

Social Work BELFT Social work, social policy, youth and community, drugs and alcohol counselling, probation services

Teaching TEAFT Primary teaching, secondary teaching, education studies, childhood studies

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year

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After her children left home and her husband retired, Nicci Wakeham decided to leave her job as a Finance Officer and work towards gaining a place at university to study a subject that she had only imagined would ever be a hobby – art history.

However, having left school at 16, she felt she was unprepared to apply to university immediately, both due to lack of qualifications and lack of confidence. Nicci therefore applied for a place at City College on an Access course.

Nicci said: “The application process was simple, with an interview and a short computer-based test, which was completed in a relaxed manner. I was accepted immediately!”

After completing her Access course, Nicci was successful in her application to university, even earning a £2,000 ‘Academic Achievement Award’ from Plymouth University due to marks attained at the College.

Nicci said: “I certainly felt more confident starting my degree course than I would have without the year at the College. My time there, and what I learnt, has ensured that I have hit the ground running at university and has definitely paid dividends – nearly every piece of work has been marked as 1:1, in my first year!”

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Accountant Administration manager Banking operative Buyer for a large retailer Customer service supervisor Entrepreneur - run your own business Finance manager General manager Human resources officer Marketing or public relations officer Retail manager Sales manager

Business students launching the City College Plymouth clothing brand


Intermediate Level (2)

BusinessDiploma

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Advanced Level (3)

BusinessDiploma/ExtendedDiploma

Enterprise Skills in BusinessDiploma

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University Level (4/5)

Accounting and Finance FoundationDegree

Business ManagementFoundationDegree

Business MarketingFoundationDegree

Your progression routes with City College Plymouth


Business is a vast sector, with positions available in nearly all types of organisations – from a market stall to an international corporation. Whether you want to concentrate your energies on learning about marketing, sales or accountancy, or to spread your wings a little further into human resources or international business, we can train you in the key business fundamentals so you will be capable and confident in tackling any business challenge.

Why choose City College Plymouth? Ourrangeofhighlyregardedbusinessandenterprisecourseswilltakeyoufromarawrecruitthroughtohighereducationlevel,andwithourhelpyou’llgetasolidgroundinginallaspectsofbusinesssoyouwillbefullypreparedforyourcareer.Youwillreceivethebestpossiblesupportfromourteamofbusinesslecturerswhohaveawealthofindustryexperienceandareup-to-datewithcurrentbusiness,management,marketingandenterprisepractice.Theirwealthofknowledgeintheirareaofexpertisewillenableyoutodevelopyourownskillsandcanhelpyougrowyourownbusiness.

Youwillbeinvolvedinarangeofbusinessenterpriseandcharityfundraisingprojects.Thesewillhelpyoudevelopgoodcommunicationandpresentationskills,self-motivationanddiscipline–allhighlyvaluedbyemployers.Thisyear,studentslaunchedanewclothingbrandafterresearchingdesigns,garmentsandpricing,andthensellingthenewrangeacrosstheCollege.

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Business 2 1 year BDF

Whateveryourbusinessaspirations,whetheryouwouldliketorunyourownenterprise,workforamulti-nationalcompany,orhelpasmallbusinesstogrow,thiscoursewilluncoverbusinesstechniquestohelpyouonyourway.Thecoursewillbeproject-led,whereyoucanevidenceyourlearningandskillsthroughrunningyourownteamenterpriseandvisitingPlymouthbusinesses.

Business 3 1-2 years D3B1D

Onthiscoursewedevelopyourinterestfurtherinbusiness.Wewillexpandyourknowledgetotakeinmorecomplicatedissues–suchasinvestigatingbusinessactivity,developingcustomerrelationsandplanningfinancialcontrol.Bytheendofthefirstyearyouwillcompletethesubsidiarydiplomawhichwillenableyoutoprogresstotheextendeddiploma.

Enterprise Skills in Business

3 1 year L3DEEIfyouarelookingforamorehands-onbusinessroute,onethatwillgetyoumeetingandworkingwithpeoplefromarangeoforganisations,thenthisistheidealchoiceforyou.ThecoreprojectinthisdiplomawillseeyouworkingonanewbusinessopportunityforaCitybusiness.ThisisagreatopportunitytoputrealworkexperienceontoyourCValongsidegainingaclearunderstandingofhowbusinessesoperateanddevelop.

Accounting and Finance 5 2 years UF2476

Onthisfoundationdegreeyouwillhavetheopportunitytolearnhowtoprepareandanalysefinancialinformationinordertomakeeffectivebusinessdecisionsinareassuchasperformanceevaluation,capitalexpenditureandraisingfinance.Youwillalsoconsidertheseissuesandhowtheysitwithintheworkingsofthestockmarket,andthelegalconstraintsoftheprofessionalaccountingsystem.

Business Management 5 2 years UF2524

Thisfoundationdegreeisdesignedtohelpyoubecomeaqualified,employment-readygraduatewhocanplayaleadingroleinawiderangeofbusinessrelatedcareers.Therangeofsubjectscoveredhaveaclearemphasisondevelopingyourmanagementskillsandknowledgerelevanttotheworldofwork–plusmakingpracticallinksbetweentheoryandthedemandsofmoderndaymanagement.

Business Marketing 5 2 years UF2523

Thiscourseisdesignedtoproducequalified,employment-readygraduateswhocanplayaleadingroleinmarketinginmanytypesofbusiness.Itprovidesabroadbasedsyllabus,specialisinginmarketing,butofferingavarietyofbusinesssubjects.Therangeofsubjectsstudiedwillteachyoutobecomeflexible,astute,adeptatcommunicatingwithbothcustomersandstaff,andsomeonewhosemarketingskillswillbehighlysoughtafterintheprivate,publicandvoluntarysectors.

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Level 3 Business student, Michaela Merrifield, developed a keen interest in Business whilst at school, however didn’t pursue this as a career as she gained an Apprenticeship with a local nursery. After the birth of her daughter in 2012, Michaela decided that she wanted to change career and return to education to study business.

Michaela said: “I was initially quite apprehensive about joining the College as a mature student. After being away from education for a while I was worried that I would not enjoy it very much, but since beginning the course I found it very easy to get along with the other students and have made some good friends.

“The teaching staff have been more than helpful. It’s so different from school – they are always available to provide feedback and point you in the right direction, which is really important on this course.”

Michaela’s hard work has already paid off as she has been achieving distinctions for her work. She has also recently been highly commended in the national BTEC Awards 2014, after being chosen from an exceptional number of nominations from all over the country.

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Childcare student in our mock nursery at Goschen

Care assistant Children’s holiday representative Learning support assistant Midwife Nanny Nurse Nursery nurse Occupational therapist Paediatric nurse Paramedic Physiotherapist Playgroup assistant Play worker Probation officer Social worker Support worker Teacher Teaching assistant


Childcare, Health and Social Care courses




Careers in childcare and health and social care can be very rewarding. Ask anyone working in the caring professions what they think of their job and they will tell you about the sheer fun of working with people of all ages and supporting their needs, the variety of their work and the satisfaction of watching a child develop or supporting people.

With jobs in both the NHS and the private sector widely available, healthcare is a major employer in the UK, and particularly in the South West. This is an employment sector that is increasingly in demand. At City College we will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become successful in your chosen career.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Wewantyoutobecomeacaring,proficient,sensitiveandexperiencedpractitionerwhowillcontributearealandpositivedifferencetothelivesofpeoplewithwhomyoucomeintocontact.Wecanofferyoucoursesthatcombineboththeoryandpracticalhands-onlearning,bothintheclassroom,inoursimulatednursery(atGoschen)andinyourworkplacements.

Wewillteachyouinvaluableskills,givingyouencouragementandsupportwhileyoutrain.WewillalsohelpyouapplyforyourmandatoryDisclosureandBarringService(DBS)checksoyoucantakefulladvantageofyourlearningwhileonworkplacements.TheCollegehasanexperiencedteamwhohavebeenpractitionersinvariouscareprofessionsandhasexcellentlinkswithlocalemployers,soyoucanbeassuredtogettheverybestworkplacementandcareeropportunities.

AspartofyourcourseatCityCollegeyouwillbeactivelyencouragedtofundraiseandvolunteerforlocalandnationalcharitiesthatyouandyourfellowstudentswouldliketosupport.

Foundation Level (1)

Health and Social CareAward/Certificate/Diploma


Childcare and Education CertificateHealth and Social CareDiplomaApprenticeship

Advanced Level (3)

Childcare and Education DiplomaHealth and Social CareSubsidiary/ExtendedDiplomaApprenticeshipAccess to Higher Education (see page 24)


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Health and Social Care 1 1 year VIC4

Areyoukind?Areyoucaring?Youmaybetherightpersontoworkinthecaringprofessions.Thisisyourchancetostartonanewcareerpathinhealthcare,socialcareorchildcare.Thisintroductorycoursewillhelpyoutodevelopyourcaringskillsandqualitiesinpreparationforprogressionwithinyourchosencareer.

Childcare and Education 2 1 year ANC2

Childcareismorethanjustplay;itrequiresknowledge,enthusiasmandacommitmenttocontinuallystrivetoimproveandmaintainthestandardsforallchildcareprovision.Isthisyou?Ifyouwouldliketoembarkonacareerpathwhichwillprovideyouwiththeopportunitytolearnaboutlegislation,play,childdevelopment,safeguardingplusmuchmore,thenthiscoursewillgiveyoutheskillsyouneedinthisworthwhileindustry.

Health and Social Care 2 1 year CEH2

Whocares?Wedo!Thiscoursewillprovideyouwiththeopportunitiestoembarkuponajourneywhichwillenableyoutobecometheprofessional,competent,empatheticandcommittedindividualthatthecaringprofessionneedstoday.Improveyourknowledgeofequalityanddiversity,understandtheindividualrightsandneedsofyourclients,andsupportallthosewhoareinhealthandsocialcareenvironments.Ifyouthinkthatyoumayhavethequalitiestomakeaprofessionalcarer,thenthisisthecourseforyou!

Childcare and Education 3 2 years ANN3

Ifyouareinterestedinlistening,communicatingandencouragingchildren,caringforchildrenandbabies,creativeplayworkandsupportingparentsandteachers,thenthiscoursecouldbeforyou.EquivalenttothreeALevels,itwillteachyouthetheoryandpracticalskillstoworkcompetently,safelyandeffectivelyinasupervisoryrolewithinawiderangeofsettingsandwithavarietyofprofessionalgroups.

Health and Social Care 3 2 years NAH1

EquivalenttothreeALevels,ourcoursewillgiveyoutheskillsyouneedtoembarkonarewardingcareerinthehealthandsocialcaresector.Onthiscourseyouwillgettheopportunitytoworkwithpeoplewithdementia,children,individualswithspecialneeds,andlearnfromexperiencedprofessionals.Youwillalsogetinvolvedinsmallresearchprojectswhilstdevelopingyourskillstobecomeacompetentprofessionalinyourchosenarea.

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Matthew studied a BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care at the College in 2009. He is currently at university studying youth and community work and in his spare time he volunteers at the College working with Health and Social Care students.

Matthew said: “When I finished my GCSEs I already knew that I wanted to study Health and Social Care. This was something that the school didn’t offer and I subsequently applied to the College. Having been brought up in a small area like Ivybridge, it was great to get out of the town on a daily basis and travel into the City!”

After finishing his degree this year, Matthew will then begin studying for a PGCE and as part of this will be undertaking a work placement at the College.

Matthew continued: “I want to teach but still be working with young people and by teaching in the College I’ll have the chance to use my youth worker skills. I would like to be involved in the whole process of their journey through College and helping them on their way. Working with young people is what I want to do and I feel that I am well on my way to achieving my ambition.”

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Student in the College’s bricklaying workshop at Kings Road



FoundationLevel (1)

BricklayingDiplomaBuilding Services EngineeringCertificatePainting and DecoratingDiplomaPlasteringDiplomaWood OccupationsDiploma


BricklayingDiplomaPainting and DecoratingDiplomaPlasteringDiplomaPlumbing and HeatingDiplomaWood OccupationsDiplomaApprenticeship

AdvancedLevel (3)

BricklayingDiplomaPainting and DecoratingDiplomaPlasteringDiplomaPlumbing and HeatingDiplomaWood OccupationsDiplomaApprenticeship


Civil EngineeringFoundationDegreeConstructionFoundationDegreeApprenticeship

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Construction and the Building Trades courses

Construction is the UK’s largest industry and offers many satisfying and rewarding job opportunities. From small-scale house conservations to new airports, construction workers of all types are required in a wide variety of trades. Our courses will not only equip you with the technical skills required, but also give you opportunities to learn about sustainable building practices, the latest technologies, running projects, managing people and running your own business. As well as offering a huge choice of careers, a job in construction and the building trades can offer fantastic opportunities to travel. You might get to work on some of the most prestigious projects in the country, or even the world!

Why choose City College Plymouth?Asaconstructionstudentyouwillhaveaccesstogreat‘working-life’facilitiesatourKingsRoadsite.Usingthesefacilitieswillequipyouwiththenecessaryskillsneededforyourfutureemployment.TheCollegehasstronglinkswithlocalandnationalconstructionemployers,whoofferreal-lifeexperiencethroughworkplacementsandhands-oncommunity-basedprojects,ensuringyouare‘jobready’whenyouleaveus.

InthelastyearCityCollegeconstructionstudentshavecompletelyrenovatedthereptilehouseatDartmoorZoo.Thisinvolvedplumbing,plastering,carpentry,andpaintinganddecoratingstudents.OurcarpentrystudentsalsoworkedwithHMSRaleightobuildatrainingfacilityatTregantleFort.

Wehaveaconstructionsite,industrystandardworkshopsandthestate-of-the-art,ABBEnergyCentreforthelatesttechnologiesinrenewableenergywhereyouwillbeabletotryoutyournew-foundskills.Asanaddedbonus,youwillbeencouragedtoenterlocalandnationalcompetitionsliketheprestigiousSkillBuildcompetition,whichtheCollegehashostedforthelasttwoyears.


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Bricklaying 1 1 year DIB1

Wanttoworkintheconstructionsectorbutnotyetemployed?Thenthisisthecourseforyou!Itisahands-oncourseinarealisticenvironmentthatcoversthetheoryandpracticeofbricklayinginourfullyequippedworkshops.You’lllearnhowtobuildstructures,handleandstoreresources,workaspartofateam,preparebricklayingmaterialsandcomponents,andon-sitehealthandsafety.

Building Services Engineering (Plumbing and Electrical Installation)

1 1 year FLPMWantacareerinbuildingservicesengineeringbutnotsurewhichareatogointo?Thiscoursewillgiveyouaflavouroftheskillsinvolvedinfourdifferentareasofbuildingservicesengineering–plumbing,electrotechnical,heatingandventilating,andrefrigerationandairconditioning.You’llfindoutwhatyouenjoy,andthenyoucanprogressontoaspecialistqualificationinyourchosenfieldbeforeeventuallymovingontoarewardingcareer!

Painting and Decorating 1 1 year DIPD1

Ifyouareinterestedinpaintinganddecoratingbutarenotyetemployedthenthiscouldbethecourseforyou.Onourcourseyouwilllearnallaspectsofsafety(becauseyouwilloftenbeworkingatheight),howtodealwithhazardouswastes,thevalueofsurfacepreparation,whichpaintsandpaintfinishestouse,andwhichtoolsandtechniquesareappropriate.

Plastering 1 1 year DIP1

Plasteringisanart.Askanyonewhohastriedtodoitforthemselvesandfailed.Ittakesskillandlotsandlotsofpracticetocreateasmooth,evenfinishthatwillprotectandenhancewalls.Thiscoursewillteachyouaboutbasicplasteringtechniques,thevariousmaterialsusedandallowyoutopracticeyourskillsinasimulatedworkingenvironment.

Wood Occupations 1 1 year DIW1

Doyouenjoypracticalwork,usingyourhands,solvingdetailedproblems,andworkingoutdoors?Thentakealookatthiscourse!Itwillteachyouthetechniquesusedinallaspectsofbasiccarpentry.Youwilllearnaboutsettingupyourworkspace,thedifferenttechniquesyoucancalluponandthespecifictoolsyouneed.


Keentotakeyourpracticalcraftsmanshipandtechnicalknow-howskillstothenextlevel?Wanttokeepupwithcurrentpracticesandnewtechniques?Ourcoursewillteachyousoundprinciplesandbestpracticeforsitebrickworkandbricklaying.Itwilldevelopyourcraftskillstoworkatrecognisedindustrialstandardswithinthebricklayingtrade.Youwilllearnnewmasonry,blockworkandbrickworkskillsaswellasdevelopingthoseskillslearntatlevel1.




You’vealreadylearntthefirststepsinpaintinganddecoratingandhavehadplentyofpractice.Now,becauseyoumightbesoonemployedonlargercommercialdevelopmentsoronsmaller-scaledomesticproperties,weaimtointroduceyoutotheplanning,organisationalandpracticalskillsneededtocompleteprojectsaswellashelpingyoutoadvanceyourhands-ontechnicalskills.


Thiscoursewillequipyouwiththeskillsyouneedtoentertheplasteringindustryandwillgiveyouanationallyrecognisedqualification.You’vealreadylearntthefirststepsinplastering,andhavehadplentyofpractice.Now,becauseyouwanttoincreaseyourskills,youwilllearninmoredetailaboutfixingdryliningandplasterboardproductstointeriors,andproducingplastercomponents.

Plumbing and Heating 2 1 year PSD2

Causeasplash;openthedoortoarewardingcareeropportunity!Thiscoursewillequipyouwiththebasicskillsandknowledgeyouneedtogainentryintotheplumbingindustry.Youwilllearnthebasicsofinstallation,servicingandmaintenanceofavarietyofplumbing,heatingandventilationsystems,includingbathroomandcentralheatingsystems,andgainanationallyrecogniseddiploma.


Practicalcarpentryandjoineryskillsareinhighdemandandourhands-oncoursewilldevelopyourbasicskillsfurther.Wewillexpandandimproveyourplanning,managingandorganisingskills,andshowyouhowtoavoidwork-relatedaccidentsandtakingunnecessaryrisks.Youwilllearnhowtogetalongwithmanydifferentpeopleindifferentsituations,particularlywhenunderpressureandworkingtodeadlines.


Doyouwanttobeaskilledcraftspersonwhocanprovidecomplexskillson-siteoriscalledupontoproduceinterestinganddecorativeeffectsinthelayingofbricksandblocks?Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdevelopyourskillsandknowledge,enablingyoutoworktoanadvancedlevelintheindustryThemainsubjectscoveredincludehandlingandstoringresources,anddecorativeandcomplexwalling.





“Well managed resources (in our new Construction Centre) provide relevant, realistic working environments.”Ofsted2012

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Thiscourseisdesignedforthoseaspiringtofurtherdeveloptheirskillstoworkatanadvancedlevelinindustry.Youwilllearnvarioustraditionalandmoderntechniquesinpaintapplication,specialistwallcoveringsanddecorativefinishinginordertoproducehighstandardsofwork.Thecourseconsistsof80%practical-basedactivitiesintheCollege’smodernandextremelywellresourcedworkshopfacilities.


Thiscoursewillprovideyouwiththeadvancedskillsyouneedtogainemploymentintheplasteringindustry,aswellasanationallyrecognisedqualification,whichyoucouldusetoprogresstohighereducation.Aswellasadvancingyourtechnicalabilitiesandskills,thiscoursewillteachyouhowtocontributetotheplanning,organisation,monitoring,controlandevaluationofoperationalactivitiesintheworkplace.

Plumbing and Heating 3 1 year PSD3

Expandyourplumbingknowledgeandstrengthenyourprofessionalprofilebygaininganationallyrecogniseddiploma.Thiscoursewillequipyouwiththeadvancedskillsandknowledgetoenhanceyouremploymentopportunitieswithintheplumbingindustry.Thecoursecoverscomplexplumbingandheatingsystems,includingwaterregulations,unventeddomestichotwatersystems,energyefficiency,gasprinciplesandenvironmentaltechnologysystems.


Doyouwanttobeaskilledcraftspersonthatcanprovidecomplexskillson-siteoriscalledupontoproduceinterestinganddecorativeeffectswithwood?Thisadvancedcoursewillshowyouhow.Themainsubjectscoveredincludehandlingandstoringresources,contributingtoworkrelationships(sitemanagement),preparingmaterialsforuse,preparingandusingcomponentsandmaterials,management,advancedfirstandsecondfixing,andcomplexstructuralcarcassing.

Civil Engineering 5 2 years UF4194

Civilengineershelptocreatethestructuresandsystemsthatsustainsociety.Theyareresponsiblefordesigning,building,maintainingandimprovingstructuressuchasbridges,roads,canals,docks,officebuildings,hospitals,schools,airports,powerstations,railways,flooddefencesandwater-treatmentfacilities.Thiscourseisrootedinreal-worldpractice,whereyouwillinterpretcivilengineeringproblems,designandconstructsolutions,andputthemtothetest!

Construction 5 2 years UF4192

Thecourseisdesignedforthosewhoareaspiringtoworkintheconstructionindustryinarangeofrolesincludingsitemanagers,siteengineers,quantitysurveyors,buildingsurveyorsandarchitecturaltechnologists.Lecturersonthiscourseincludeprofessionallyqualifiedandexperiencedarchitects,engineersandprojectmanagers;soyoucanbeassuredofgaininganindustry-relevant,employment-focussedqualification.




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Liam Roberts, 20, is a bricklaying apprentice at City College and has excelled in the skill since starting his Apprenticeship in 2012.

Before applying for the Apprenticeship, Liam had been actively looking for work and wasn’t really sure which direction he wanted to take.

Liam said: “I had been told by various people that an Apprenticeship was the best way to gain qualifications whilst being paid so I applied for one with Barratt Homes. I was delighted to have been accepted for this Apprenticeship and decided that I would put everything I had towards making it a success.”

Due to his high calibre bricklaying skills, Liam recently competed in the Regional Heat of SkillBuild 2014, the UK’s biggest construction skills competition, where he won gold in the senior category.

Liam continued: “There is a lot more to bricklaying than you’d think and the lecturers educate us in the actual skill as well as the theory, such as providing us with a thorough grounding in the health and safety aspects. The College has taught me how to proceed in my career and I would like to say a big thank you to them for helping me progress!”

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Students getting hands-on in our state-of-the-art Engineering Centre

Jobs in this industry ...Boat builders Boat outfitters Design engineers Electrical/electronic engineers Electrical maintenance Engineers Marine engineers Mechanical engineers Pipe fitters Scientists Toolmakers Vehicle technicians Welders/fabricators


Engineering is everywhere you look – engineers help shape the world around us and their expertise is used constantly in daily life. Look around you and you’ll soon see that engineers have been involved in designing, developing and manufacturing almost everything we use in our everyday lives, from cars to computers, boats to brain scanners, and sports equipment to satellites.The variety of career opportunities available is one of the most exciting things about working in the sector.

Why choose City College Plymouth?CityCollegehasafantasticreputationfortrainingsought-afterengineers.Thecourseswerunwillsharpenyourskillswhileteachingyoutheworkingsofyourparticularsubject,soyouwillreallyfeeluptothechallengesofyournewcareer.

AsanengineeringstudentattheCollege,youwillhaveaccesstoourbrandnew£4.5million,state-of-the-artworkshopsatKingsRoad,whichsimulatetheworkingenvironment.Theseincludeaworkingvehiclerepair

garage,machineshop,andfabricationandweldingfacilities,aswellastheABBEnergyCentreforthelatesttechnologiesinrenewableenergy.Allcoursesareledbytutorswithindustryexperienceandaredesignedtoprepareyoutoentertheindustryinyourchosencraft.

Aspartofyourcourseyouwillbeencouragedtoenterlocalandnationalcompetitions,suchasWorldskills.Whenyouleaveusyouwillhavethenecessaryskillsandtrainingemployersneed.

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EntryLevel (E) Motor VehicleDiploma

Foundation Level (1) MotorcycleDiplomaMotorsportDiploma

Intermediate Level (2) Boat OutfittingCertificateMotortechDiplomaApprenticeship

Advanced Level (3) Electrical EngineeringDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaMechanical EngineeringDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaMotortechDiplomaAccess to Higher Education (see page 24)

Apprenticeship

University Level (4/5) Electrical and Electronic EngineeringFoundationDegreeElectrical Engineering and Renewable EnergyFoundationDegreeMarine Engineering FoundationDegreeMechanical Design and ManufactureFoundationDegreeMechanical Engineering FoundationDegreeNaval Architecture FoundationDegreeApprenticeship

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Motor Vehicle Entry 1 year EVT

Doyouliketinkeringwithenginesandcars?Doyouwanttolearnmoreaboutthemotorindustryandpreferamorehands-onapproachtolearning?Thenourentrylevelcourseisidealforyou.Thiscourseisthefirststepyoucantaketowardsachievingyourambitionofgainingacareerinthemotorvehicleindustry.Thediplomawillalsoincludepersonalandsocialdevelopmentopportunities.

Motorcycle 1 1 year VMSC

Thisisanexcitingcoursewhichencompassesgeneralmotorcyclemaintenanceandrepairprocedures,givingyouagoodinsightintotheindustry.Thecourseprovidesessentialknowledgeforthisspecialistgroupofmaintenanceandrepairtechnicians,andcoversthebasictechnicalneedsoftoday’smotorcycleindustry.

Motorsport 1 1 year MSV

Thiscoursecoversgeneralvehiclemaintenanceandrepairprocedureswithmotorsportapplications.Itwillgiveyouagoodinsightintotheindustry.Itprovidestheessentialknowledgeforthespecialistgroupofcompetitionmaintenanceandrepairtechnicians.Thislevelonequalificationcoversthebasictechnicalneedsoftoday’smotorvehicleindustry.

Boat Outfitting 2 1 year BOC

Areyougoodwithyourhands?Doyouhaveaneyefordetail?Doyouliketheideaofworkingonluxuryyachts?Thiscourseisaimedatthosewhowishtogainabroadrangeofoutfitting,carpentryandotherpracticalskillsrelatingtothemarineindustry.Youwillgainawiderangeofmarinefocussedhandskillsrangingfrombasiccarpentryjointstocabinfitoutprocesses.

Motortech 2 1 year VMR2

Thiscourseoffersagreatprogressionroutefromthelevel1.Itisavalued,nationallyrecognisedqualificationthatwillenhanceyouremploymentprospectsintheindustry.Itcoversthetechnicalneedsoftoday’smotorvehiclerepairindustry,includingthediagnosisofnon-complexsystemfaults.Itprovidesessentialknowledgeforservicetechniciansworkingonlightvehicles(carsandvans)inalltypesofgarages,dealershipsandmaintenancedepots.



Engineering, Automotive and Marine Engineering, Automotive and Marine

Electrical Engineering 3 1 year NDED

Thiscourseaimstoprepareyoufortheworldofwork,particularlyinelectronics.Thesubsidiarydiplomaisaoneyearcoursecontainingcoremodulesonbasicengineeringsafetyandelectrical/electronicprinciples.Itthengoesontoprovideyouwithskillsinmathsandsciencethatwillbeusedtohelpyourunderstandingofelectronicdevices,measurementandtestprinciples,andprovidesaninsightintobasicelectricalmachines.

Mechanical Engineering 3 1-2 years NDMD

Wouldyouliketogointoproductdesign,manufacturingengineeringormechanicalengineeringattechnicianlevel?Doyouliketoworkouthowthingsgotogether?Areyougoodwithyourhands?Ourcoursewillprepareyouwiththepracticalandtechnicalknow-howyouwillneedtodemonstratetoanemployerthatyouwillbeavaluableassettotheirbusiness.

Motortech 3 1 year VMR3

Thisadvancedcoursewillbuildonyourpreviousknowledge,skillsandqualificationstointroduceyoutomorecomplexmaintenance,diagnosisandrepairofvehiclesystems.Youwillcompleteresearchprojectscoveringoperationanddiagnosisonvehiclesystems,whichwillallowyoutoimproveyourproblemsolvingskillsandproveyoucanworkonyourowninitiative.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

5 2 years UF2790Thisfoundationdegreeisdesignedtoprovideyouwiththesoundprinciplesrequiredofelectricalandelectronicengineering.Wewilltakeyournaturaltalentsincreativethinking,designandtechnicalknow-howandputthemtoworkonarangeofprojects.Asanengineeryouwillworkatthecutting-edgeoftechnology,transformingtoday’sideasintotomorrow’sreality.


“Teaching, learning and assessment for apprentices in engineering and manufacturing technologies is outstanding.”Ofsted2012



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5 2 years UF3623 Thedemandforelectricalengineerswithspecialistknowledgeinrenewableenergyoutstripssupply.Ourfoundationdegreeisverypracticalandistaughtwithinaworkshopenvironment.Youwillwalkawaywithacomprehensivearrayofexpertisewhereyouwillbeabletotackleacareerinthisexcitingandemergingindustry.

Marine Engineering 5 2 years UF2794

Asamarineengineeryouwillneedtoberesponsible,safetyconsciousandagoodteamworker.Onthisfoundationdegreewewillteachyouthesecrucialskillsaswellasgivingyouanunderstandingofdesignconceptsandengineeringprinciples,alongwithmanagerialtechniquesrequiredtobeemployedinthislucrativeindustry.

Mechanical Design and Manufacture

5 2 years UF2797 Engineerswhodesign,analyse,test,produce,andusealltypesofmechanicalsystemsneedtotakeastrongscientific,analyticalapproachtotheirwork.Ourfoundationdegreewillnotonlytrainyoutoaveryhighstandardinthesemethodsbutalsoaddtothemarangeofothervitalcompetenciessuchasreportwriting,timemanagementandbudgeting.

Mechanical Engineering 5 2 years UF4933

Areinyouinterestedinhowmachineswork?AsaMechanicalEngineeryouwillneedtechnicalknowledgeandskillsinordertounderstandthepowerthatcanbeproducedandhowtodeliverthispowertocarryoutusefulwork.Mechanicalengineeringisaverybroaddisciplineandonthisfoundationdegreewewillgiveyoutheskillsyouneedtoenteralargerangeofjobswithintheindustry.

Naval Architecture 5 2 years UF4931

Doyouseeyourselfasadesignerofmarinecraft?OurNavalArchitectureprogrammewillenableyoutodevelopthenecessarytechnicalknowledgeandskillsrequiredforgainingentryintotheexcitingworldofshipandvesseldesign.ThisfoundationdegreeisuniqueandaccreditedbytheRoyalInstituteofNavalArchitects.Weuseindustrystandardsoftwarethroughoutthecourse,preparingyouforemploymentinaveryexcitingandspecialistmarket.



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Josh, 23, joined the College in 2008 on a catering course. He soon realised, after completing his first year, that this wasn’t for him and decided to look for an alternative.

Josh said: “Catering just wasn’t my thing so I started to look for something else. I’ve always been interested in cars; my Dad used to be a mobile mechanic and I’d quite often watch him work. I thought the Vehicle Maintenance course looked ideal and felt it was something that I would be really interested in.”

The College supported Josh with his decision and he successfully enrolled on the Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance course. Over the next two years, he gained employment, completed an NVQ level 2 and a level 3 advanced diploma.

Josh said of the course: “The tutors’ level of experience was second-to-none. Being on a full-time course you don’t get to experience and appreciate what the garage environment is all about, but the tutors have such in-depth industry knowledge. They give you a certain level of understanding of what it’s like in the workplace.”

After completing his studies at the College, Josh gained full-time employment with a local garage in Plymstock. He then went on to work for Volkswagen in 2012, as a Service Technician. Whilst at Volkswagen, Josh trained as a Mastertech Technician, which involved diagnosing, repairing and customer service. He returned to the College in September 2013 as a part-time instructor assessor teaching 14 to 16 year olds.

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Hairdressing student working in the College’s Stars Hair and Day Spa at Kings Road

Beauty or make-up consultant Beauty therapist Cruise liner stylist/therapist Hair stylist Holistic therapist Image consultant Make-up artist Nail artist/

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If you are a people-person, have an eye for detail, want to make people look great and feel even better, you will find a rewarding career in the fast moving, glamorous and exciting hair and beauty industry.

Hair, beauty and complementary therapies are diverse professions that can take you virtually anywhere in the world, from working in spas, health farms, holiday resorts, to film and TV sets, and even airlines and cruise ships. In addition to the specialist skills and knowledge you will develop, you will gain transferrable skills giving you the opportunity to seek further employment within these ever-changing industries, progressing into sales, customer service, management and running your own salon.

Why choose City College Plymouth?TheCollegehassomefantasticfacilities.You’llgettostudyinourfullyequipped,state-of-the-arthairdressing,beautysalonsanddayspaatKingsRoad.HereyouwillpracticeyourskillsonpayingcustomerswhilstundertheclosesupervisionofCollegestaff,allofwhomhaveyearsofindustryexperience.

Wewilltrainyoutothehigheststandardsinservicessuchashairdressing,nailtechnology,beautytherapy,waxingandarangeofcomplementarytherapies,sothatyouwillentertheworkplacewithplentyofbusinessexperience.

You’llalsogettoshowoffyourtalentsandcreativitytofutureemployersinvariouscompetitionsandshows.Lastyearstudentsworkedwithaprofessionalfashionshowcompanytoprovidethehairstylingandmake-upfortheHerald’sFashionWeekshows.

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Hairdressing and Beauty StudiesDiploma


Hair and Beauty Sector – Beauty TherapyDiplomaHair and Beauty Sector – HairdressingDiploma


Beauty TherapyDiplomaWomen’s and Men’s HairdressingDiplomaApprenticeship

Advanced Level (3)

Beauty Therapy TechniquesDiplomaHairdressing for Cutting and Styling TechniciansDiplomaApprenticeship


Hairdressing and Beauty Studies

Entry 1 year VSPN2Whenitcomestohappinessatwork,surveysoftenreportthathairdressersareacutabovetherest!Ifyouarepracticallyminded,haveacreativeflairandagenuineinterestinpeople,thenyouhavemanyoftheattributesforagreatcareerinthisindustry.Thisexcitingqualificationwillgiveyouanoverviewofthehairandbeautyindustry,andwillcoverstylingwomen’shair,basicmake-upskills,nailartandphotographicmake-up.

Hair and Beauty Sector – Beauty Therapy

1 1 year IHABThisqualificationwillgiveyouanin-depthintroductionintothebeautytherapysector.Itprovidesafunandinspirationalinsightintotheindustryandteachesallthebasicskillsrequiredtoprogressontointermediateand,eventually,advancedcoursesavailableattheCollege.Youwillalsobeabletolearnsomelevel2skillsinpreparationforprogressionandemployment.

Hair and Beauty Sector – Hairdressing

1 1 year IHAHThiscoursewillprovideyouwithanopportunitytounderstandthebasicprinciplesofhairdressingandgaintheknowledgeandexpertiseneededtogainemploymentintheindustry.Thecoursecoversarangeofsubjectsincludingtheartofcolouringanddressinghair,plaitingandtwistinghair,andcreatinganimageusingcolour.Itwillalsoteachyouhowtopresentaprofessionalimageinthesalon.

Beauty Therapy 2 1 year BSP2

Takeyourskillsinprovidingfacials,manicures,pedicures,waxing,make-upandeyetreatmentstothenextlevel.Youwillneedtobeagoodcommunicatorandhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills.Youwillpracticeoneachother,andthenbeginworkingonclients!Aswellasthepracticalskills,youwillalsolearnabouthealthandsafetyandhowtopromoteproductsandservices.

Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing

2 1 year DWMF Thiscoursewillhelpyoudevelopyourknowledgeandbuildyourskillsinhairdressingandbarberingtechniques.Itisaimedatthosewhohaveagenuineinterestinhairdressingwiththeambitiontosucceedinthisexcitingindustry.Youwillneedtobeagoodcommunicatorandhaveexcellentcustomerserviceskills.Youwillpracticeonyourfellowstudents,andthenbeginworkingonclients!

Hair and Beauty


Junior Hair and Beauty AcademyAre you aged 14 to 16?

Do you have a passion for the hair and beauty industry? Our Junior Hair and Beauty Academy could be just what you

need to take your skills to the next level!TheAcademywillgiveyouhands-onexperienceofcreativehairstyling,nailartandmake-upadvice,andguidanceinpursuinga

careerinhairandbeauty.Startdate:25February(Wednesdaysfornineweeks)

Time:5.00pmto8.00pmCoursefee:£60

For more information call 01752 305300 or e-mail [email protected]

Hair and Beauty

Beauty Therapy Techniques

3 1 year DBTT Theunitsinthisqualificationrequireyoutodeveloptheskillsandknowledgerequiredinthebeautyindustry.Theyinvolveadvancedtreatmentsinfacialandbodytechniques,whichusetechnical,electricalpiecesofequipmenttoenhancetheappearanceoffacialandbodyareas.Thiscoursewillprovideyouwithalltheskillsneededforemploymentinthebeautyindustry,frommobiletherapiststoworkingoncruiselinersorhealthfarms.Theworldisyouroyster!

Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

3 1 year DHCF Thiscourseistheidealprogressionrouteforthosewhohavecompletedthelevel2inhairdressing.Youwillhavetheopportunitytobuildupontheskillsyouhavealreadygainedandtobecomecreativeandhighlyskilledinawiderangeofhairdressingservices.Oncompletionofthecourseyouwillhavealltheessentialskillsyouneedtogainemploymentorstartyourownbusinessinthehairdressingindustry!


Tamsin said: “I really enjoy my training and would definitely recommend people to study Beauty Therapy here at the College!

“Training as an apprentice is different to attending the College full-time as you are gaining experience in the industry whilst also studying and getting paid!”

Tamsin’s future aim is to achieve further training once she completes her Apprenticeship to ensure that she covers the majority of treatments that are available in the beauty industry today.

Tamsin added: “I would then like to work one to two days in the week as a beauty therapist, whilst also working for a make-up or skincare company.”

Doing it for realTamsin Bryant

Tamsin started to study Beauty Therapy as she was offered a job as a level 2 apprentice in her local salon. As an apprentice, she worked full-time – 37 hours a week – which included Saturdays and one day a week at the College.

She completed level 2 and is now employed in Stars Hair & Day Spa at City College Plymouth as a level 3 apprentice in Beauty Therapy.



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Are you looking for a career that is creative, challenging and fun? Are you passionate about food and great customer service? If you are then you could find a career in the hospitality and catering industry really rewarding.The industry, which employs 2.4million people nationally and which is hugely important to the local economy, requires high calibre people to work in a variety of related roles in various venues, including hotels, cafés, events management, bars, restaurants, hospitals, airports and sports clubs.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to succeed, we can offer you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills in this fast moving, demanding and dynamic industry.

Why choose City College Plymouth? BasedatKingsRoad,youwillspendtimeinourstate-of-the-arttrainingkitchensandgainfirst-handexperienceservingupyourcreationsinourownPL1restaurantanddelibar.Thisprovidesyouwithareal-lifeworkingenvironmentwhereyouwillnotonlypreparemealsforthepublic,butwillalsoworkfrontofhousedevelopingyourfoodandbeverage,andcustomerserviceskills.

Youwillbestudyinginacitywhichhasbeennamedasthe‘foodies’destinationofchoice’,withplentyofcelebrity-backedandrunrestaurants.SomelocalrestaurantshavebeensetupbyformerCityCollegestudentsandmanyhaveexcellentlinkswiththeCollege,offeringworkplacementsandjobopportunities.

Wehopeyouarecompetitive!Allourstudentsareencouragedtoenterlocalandnationalcompetitions,suchasSalonCulinareandtheprestigiousRayKennyBursary,whereaworkplacementattheMichelinstarredLucknamParkHotelisupforgrabs.

Wewillmakesureyouleaveuswiththeessentialemployabilityskillsyouneedtomakeyourmarkonthehospitalityandcateringindustry.Ourteachingteamhasastrongworkingbackgroundinhospitalityandcateringandyouwillbenefitfromtheirexpertise,aswellasguestlecturersanddemonstrationsfromlocalrestaurantsandhotels.


EntryLevel (E)

Catering and Hospitality Skills Certificate


Catering and Hospitality Skills CertificateProfessional Chefs and Food ServiceDiploma


Professional Chefs and Food ServiceDiplomaApprenticeship

Advanced Level (3)

Professional CookeryDiplomaApprenticeship


Hospitality and Tourism ManagementFoundationDegree

From every level you could start your career in Hospitality and Catering


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Catering and Hospitality Skills

E3/1 1 year IHIThiscoursewillgiveyouabasicintroductiontothehospitalityandcateringindustry.Throughpracticalworkinourtrainingkitchensandretailfoodoutletsyouwilllearn,developandpracticebasiccateringandfoodandbeverageserviceskills.Youwillfindoutaboutfoodhygieneandsafety,customerserviceandtheimportanceofteamwork,andapplythiswithinourbusyrestaurantandcaféenvironments.

Professional Chefs and Food Service

1/2 1 year, each level DIPC

SupportedandendorsedbytheCraftGuildofChefs–theUK’slargestcheforganisation–thiscoursewillequipyoufortherigoursofthemoderndayrestaurantandhotelenvironment.Itwillgiveyoutheskillsemployersarelookingfor.Ifyouhavearealinterestincookingandfoodandbeverage,andwishtotrainprofessionallyforacareer,thenthisisthecourseforyou!

Professional Cookery 3 2 years CPG

Thiscoursewillenableyoutobuildontheskillsgainedatlevel2todevelopyourtechnicalabilityincreatingmorecomplexdishesandmenudesigns.Youwillplayakeyroleinsupervisingtheproductionoflunchesanddinnersandbroadenyourknowledgeofkitchenmanagementprocedures.

Hospitality and Tourism Management

5 2 years UF2450Withyourflairfororganisingevents,meetingpeopleandlogisticsmanagement,youcanuseourfoundationdegreeasastepping-stonetoamoreseniorlevelortofurtherstudy.Wewillexpandandimproveyourplanning,managingandorganisingskills,encourageyoutobeinnovativeandcreative,showyouhowtocarefullygaugeclientrequirements,getanin-depthunderstandingoftheindustryandhowtocultivategoodcontacts.

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“The quality of teaching, learning and assessment in hospitality and catering is outstanding.”Ofsted2012


Junior Chef AcademyAre you aged 14 to 16?

Do you enjoy cooking, tasting food and trying out new ideas?Our Junior Chef Academy could be just what you need to take

your skills to the next level!TheAcademywillenableyoutolearnnewrecipesandtechniquestobuildyourskills,andgiveyouadviceandguidanceinpursuing

acareerincatering.Startdate:23September(Tuesdaysfornineweeks)

Time:5.00pmto7.30pmCoursefee:£45

For more information call 01752 305300 or e-mail [email protected]


Georgia, 18, joined the College in 2012 to study a Diploma in Food Production and Cooking. She is now running her own bakery in Plymouth.Georgia said: “I always knew, from a young age, that I would like to finally end up working in the catering industry. I used to bake with my Nan when I was young and I had a real passion for it!” Whist at school Georgia had a Saturday job in a local bakery. On finishing her GCSEs her employer agreed to take her on as an apprentice. Georgia said: “I was so scared when I came to College, but my lecturer was fantastic and really helped me through those fears. She was not only fantastic in her teaching skills but she also helped me on a personal level.”After completing her Apprenticeship, Georgia opened her own café and is receiving great reviews on her food and service.Georgia said: “I would highly recommend an Apprenticeship as it has given me the skills and confidence I needed. It was always my ambition to have my own cake shop but I feel that my Apprenticeship achievement gave me the confidence to do this at a much earlier stage in my career than I had ever anticipated.”

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Advertising executive Camera operator DJ Games developer Graphic designer Help desk operator IT technician Journalist Marketing/social media officer Photographer Producer Software engineer Support operators Technician/

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Games DevelopmentDiploma

MediaCertificate

Multimedia and TechnologyExtendedCertificate

Apprenticeship

Advanced Level (3)

ComputingDiploma/ExtendedDiploma

Games DevelopmentDiploma/ExtendedDiploma

MediaExtendedDiploma

Apprenticeship


Games Design and ProductionFoundationDegree

Games DevelopmentDiploma

Software DevelopmentFoundationDegree


What can be more exciting than having the world, literally, at your fingertips? A vast cosmos of information is out there waiting to be discovered if you are looking towards a career in media, games and computing.

Thewealthofdiversejobopportunitiesintheindustryisstaggering.Fromcreatingfaster,lowcostmanufacturingprototypestodevisingHollywood’slatestspecialeffects,searchingforlibrarybookstosearchingformissingpeople,developinggamestobeingatopBBCreporter–thereisboundtobeapositiontotemptyou.AcoursewithCityCollegecouldbeyourfirststeptowardsarewardingcareerinoneoftheseexcitingcreativeindustries.CityCollegestudentshavegoneontoworkforleadingcompaniesincludingIntel,Channel4andtheBBC.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Beforeweletyoulooseontheglobaljobmarket,ourexperiencedandenthusiasticlecturerswillsetyouonthepathtoyournewcareerbytrainingyouinthedisciplinesyouneedtosucceed–suchasgooddiagnosticandcommunicationskills,andapositiveattitude.

Collegestudentsworkonrealprojects,oftenworkinginteams,developingessentialprojectplanningandteamworkskills.Recently,ourgamesdevelopmentstudentsworkedwithTamarFoodsinCornwalltodevelopaninteractiveinductionvideo,andmediastudentsproducedaradioadvertforaCollegeevent!

Asamediastudentyoumayhavetheopportunitytoworkforourstudent-ledmedialearningcompany,One20Media.One20Mediasupportsthestudiesofmediastudentsandisdesignedtogiveyoutheopportunitytoincreaseyouremployabilityskillsthroughhands-onexperienceworkinginthemediaindustry.


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From every level you could start your career in Media, Games and Computing

Games Development 2 1 year ECCDP

Theaimofthiscourseistoprepareyouforacareerinthefieldofcomputergamedevelopmentandassociatedindustries.Youwillbeguidedthroughthegamedevelopmentprocess–fromtheplanningstagesofamediaproducttothefinalproductionandtestingofthemediaproduct.Thisisanexcitingopportunitytobecomeinvolvedwithin,whatiscurrently,thelargestandfastestgrowingareainthecreativeindustries.

Media 2 1 year OCM

Thiscourseisafascinatingintroductiontotheworldofmedia.Itwillrecogniseyourexistingskillsandinterestsandbuilduponthem.Whetheryouareabuddingfilmproducer,radioDJ,photographerordesignerthiscourseisafantasticstartwithexcellentprogressionopportunitiestolevel3courses.Withagreatbalanceofpracticalandtheory-basedsessions,youcanrestassuredthatyouwillbelearningwithinacuttingedge,buzzingenvironment.

Multimedia and Technology

2 1 year ECICTThisexcitingcoursewillchallengeandexpandyourknowledgeofinformationandcreativetechnology(ICT).Companiesareveryselective,andnowexpecttheirITemployeestonotonlypossesstechnical,butinterpersonalandteamworkingskillstoo;especiallyintheareasofcommunicationandproblemsolving.Ourcoursewillsetyouupwiththebasicsfromwhichyoucaneitherjoinacompanyattraineelevel,orprogresstoothercourses.

Computing 3 1-2 years NAB

IfyouareinterestedinacareerinITandareunsureaboutexactlywhicharea(hardware,software,networking,business)tofocuson,thenthiscourseallowsyoutoexperiencethemall.Thesubsidiarydiplomaisanintroductiontoallaspectsofcomputing.Onsuccessfulcompletionyoumaycontinuetotheextendeddiplomawhereyouwillfocusyourlearningoneithersoftwaredevelopmentorsystemsupportandnetworking.

Games Development 3 1-2 years GNA

Doyouwantacareerinthegamesdevelopmentindustrybutdonotnecessarilywanttobeaprogrammer?Thiscoursewillgiveyouthechancetoseehowthegamesdevelopmentindustryworks,outsideofjustprogramming,usingindustry-standardsoftware.Youwillgetthechancetodeveloparangeofskillswhichwillbetransferablebetweenyourowninterestsingamingandthoseoftheindustry.

Media 3 1-2 years MED1

Thiscourseisanexcitingblendofpracticalandtheoreticalstudy.Onatypicalday,youmightbestoryboardingananimationinthemorning,hostingyourownradioshowatmidday,andfilmingyourlatestblockbusterintheafternoon!Withafocusonindustryandemployability,youwillbeworkingwithrealclientstodesigntheirlogo,improvetheirbusinesscardsorsupplyapieceofjournalismorradioproduction.

Games Development 4 1 year UF4523

Withastrongfocusonhands-onlearningandexperimentation,youwillexploreandunderstandtheessenceofin-gameimmersion,andcreateaworkinggamefromcreativeconception,rightthewaythroughalphaandbetatesting,untilyourproductisreadyforrelease.Youwillconductresearchintoyourtargetmarket,andtheproductionandimplementationofsuitablehardwareandsoftwaretechnologies.


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Game Design and Production

5 2 years UF5078Inmuchthesamewaythegamesindustryrequirescollaborativeworkingacrosssectors,youwillworkwithstudentsfromotherdisciplines,suchasbusinessandmarketing,inordertopromotetheirproductinthemarketplace.You’llalsoworkwithindustryprofessionalsinordertoforgelinkswiththoseactiveinthegrowingindiedevelopersector.Attheendofthisfoundationdegreeyouareexpectedtohavedesignedandproducedagameproductforreleaseintothemarketplace.

Software Development 5 2 years UF3366

SoftwaredevelopmentplaysavitalroleintheITindustry.Ifyouwanttothriveinthisindustryyouneedtobeverydetail-oriented,beabletocombineyourlogicalthinkingwiththeabilitytofocusforlongperiods,andhaveapositive,can-doattitude.Onourfoundationdegreewewillhelpyouperfectyourmasteryoftheseskillsanddevelopyourabilitytoanalyse,programandprojectmanagesoftwaresolutions.


Case Study Former IT student, Ross Evans, works for the multinational semiconductor chip maker, Intel Corporation. After completing GCSEs, Ross joined his school sixth form to study AS Levels. However, he soon realised this was not for him.

Ross said: “At the point of taking my AS Levels I wanted to become a veterinarian; however I soon discovered that I was not enjoying the academic side to it! I have always had a keen interest in electronics and computers so decided to focus my studies within this area. I was accepted on to the IT Practitioner course at City College and so my journey began into the technical world!“I had a great time at the College, there was a lot more freedom and I was treated more like an individual. The lecturers were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, with nothing ever too much trouble.”Ross, 22, works as a Technical Marketing Engineer at Intel. He said of his role: “My job role varies, but predominantly revolves around developing new technologies and showing the value of Intel to multi-national companies. This involves travelling to many different countries to deliver technical presentations to organisations. “I love my job and would like to thank City College for giving me the skills I needed to reach my full potential and helping me gain my dream job!” Ross Evans



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There’s no business like show business! It takes a lot of hard work and tons of dedication to make a career in this fast moving and competitive industry. You know all this … and yet, you are still gripped by the determination to be the next big Hollywood superstar, DJ, number one in the charts or to join the army of supporting backstage crew, producers, directors and technical wizards that work behind the scenes.

Thereareover9,500businessesandapproximately130,000peopleworkingintheproductionartssector.InEngland,thereareapproximately1,000employersincludingartscentres,circusesandtheatresthatuseproductionartsrelatedskills.

Ifyouarecreative,dedicated,enthusiastic,enjoyentertainingothers,haveatalentandadrivingambition,plusthedeterminationtoworkinthecreativeindustries,takealookatourperformingartsandmusiccourses.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Ourindustrystandardfacilitiesincludeprofessionaldramaanddancestudioscompletewithfulllightriggingandstageprops,musicpracticesuites,recordingstudiosandITsuites.AtourdBsMusicfacilityinthecitycentre,thereisalivemusicvenue,16recordingstudios,threeliverooms,Mac-basedITsuites,twolecturetheatresanda‘Pod’roomwith17individualmixandproductionstations.

Whilestudyingwithus,youwilllearntheskillsneededtopursueasuccessfulcareerintheatre,danceandmusic.

Wehaveafullprogrammeofprofessionallyorganisedeventsforyoutogetyourteethinto,givingyouthechancetofollowinthefootstepsofpreviousCityCollegestudentswhohavehadrolesinacclaimedTVandstageshowssuchasCoronationStreetandTheLionKing.Thelearningactivitiesdeliveredwithinourcoursesaretaughtbyexperiencedcreativetutorsandarebasedonindustryfocussedscenariosandincludetripstolocalperformancevenuesandfestivalstoseeboththeset-upandactualperformance,andhearfromindustryexperts.


Music PerformanceDiplomaMusic ProductionDiplomaApprenticeship

Advanced Level (3)

DanceDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaLive Events ProductionDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaMusic PractitionersDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaMusic TechnologyDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaPerforming Arts (Creative Theatre Practice)Diploma/ExtendedDiplomaApprenticeship


Audio and Music ProductionFoundationDegreeLive SoundFoundationDegreePerforming Arts (Creative Theatre Practice)HigherNationalCertificate


From every level you could start your career in Performing Arts and Music

Music Performance 2 1 year FMU2

Thiscourseisdesignedforthosewishingtoundertakeanintroductorycoursetodeveloptheirmusicperformanceskillsandknowledge.Itprovidesthefoundationsoftheoryandpracticewithintheindustry,focussingonthedevelopmentoftheskillsyouwillneedtosuccessfullyworkasamusician.Youwillbeperforminggigsaroundtheregion,workingwithothermusiciansandclients,andexperiencingtheindustryatfullthrottlethroughoutyouryearofstudywithus.

Music Production 2 1 year DBS5

Thiscourseisdesignedforthosewishingtoundertakeanintroductorycoursetodeveloptheirmusictechnologyskillsandknowledge.Itprovidesthefoundationsoftheoryandpracticewithintheindustry,focussingonthedevelopmentoftheskillsyouwillneedtosuccessfullyworkasarecordingmusician,studioengineerorDJ.Ifyouareinterestedinmusictechnology,recordingandproduction,electronicmusicorsoundengineering–thenthiscourseisforyou!

Dance 3 2 years DAN2

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveapassionateinterestindanceandmovement.Itwillallowyoutodevelopyourexistingskillsandlearnnewonesinawiderangeofdancestyles,includingballet,jazz,tapandcontemporary.YouwillbedevisingyourownworkandperformingtoaudiencesfrominsideandoutsideoftheCollegeenvironment.TheCollegehasafullprogrammeofeventsthatyouwillbeinvolvedinasaperformer.

Live Events Production 3 2 years LIV2

Thecourseisdesignedspecificallyforthenextgenerationofcreative,managerialandtechnicalprofessionalsinterestedinworkingintheatre,corporate,conference,musicandliveevents,oranythinginbetween!Youwillbeworkingonset,buildingstage,designingandrigginglights,engineeringsoundandperformingstagemanagementoperationsinawiderangeofsettingsinsideandoutsideofCollege.

Music Practitioners 3 2 years MUS2

Thiscourseisdesignedforthosewishingtotaketheirinstrumentalorvocalskillstothenextlevel.Ifyouareinterestedinplayinginaband,composing,arrangingorproducing,orifyourinterestisinpromotion,managementormusicdistribution–thenthiscourseisforyou.Weaimtoprovideyouwiththeflexibilityandskillsneededforsuccessinthemusicindustry.

Music Technology 3 2 years DBS3

Doyouwanttoworkinthesoundandmusicindustry?Doyouwanttobeacuttingedgeproducer,electronicDJ,engineeroraudiotechnician?Ourcoursewillgiveyouafascinatinginsightintotheartisticandtechnicalsideofmusicproduction,soundengineering,music/soundforvideo,gameandliveevents.You’llbeencouragedtoexploreyourcreativityinourmodernstudiosandITsuitesatdBsMusic.

Performing Arts (Creative Theatre Practice)

3 2 years DRA2 Youwillhavetheopportunitytodevelopyourpracticeasanindividualandasamemberofaperformanceensemble.Youwillbeinvolvedrightfromthestartinanin-depthstudyoftheperformingartsinwhichthepracticalsideisstronglylinkedtothetheory.Theunitsthatyoustudyonthecourseallleadtoperformances–someofthesewillbelargescalepublicperformances.




Performing Arts (Creative Theatre Practice)

4/5 1 year, per level UF4522

Thisvocationallyfocussedcoursehasbeendesignedbytheatreprofessionalswhoworkinbotheducationandindustry.Ithasaverystrongemphasisonprocessandpractice,andwillbeverypresentandvisibleinthecity.ItwillbedeliveredviaanumberofhighprofileCity-wideperformanceprojectsandsupportedbyintensivestudioandsite-basedtrainingincoretechnicalskills,includingvoice,text,movementandsinging.

Audio and Music Production

5 2 years MPFBasedatdBsMusic’smulti-millionpoundrecordingcomplexinthecitycentre,thisfoundationdegreefocusesonthetechnicalandcreativeskillsrequiredtobecomeasuccessfulmusicproducerandsoundengineer.You’llstudyboththeartisticandscientificelementsassociatedwithprofessionalsoundrecordingandproduction,anddevelopskillsinsoundengineeringandproductionmethodologies.Thiscomprehensivelookateverythingfromdigitalrecordingandsoundsamplingistaughtbyprofessionalswhoareactivelyinvolvedintheindustry.

Live Sound 5 2 years LSF

Workinginthehighlycompetitivelivesoundmusicproductionindustryrequirespersistenceandsingle-mindedness!Ifyouaredeterminedtomakeittothetopinthisprofessionthenourfoundationdegreewilltrainyoutosupportyourcareeraspirations.Withpracticalsessionstobackupthetheory,youwilllearntheskillsrequiredforlivesoundmixing,settingupandoperatingsoundsystemsandliverecordingtypicalofthosefoundinanycontemporaryprofessionallivesoundenvironment.




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A Skills Development student in the College’s independent living kitchen at Kings Road


It’s not always easy to follow the usual route through school, college and into work. Sometimes there are hitches, problems and obstacles that seem unbeatable at the time. It may be that you have a disability or a learning difficulty that has not made getting into education or work as easy as it might otherwise have been, or maybe you just need a helping hand to start your career. We appreciate this and so have created our preparation for life and work courses to fill in the gaps in your knowledge so you will have confidence in your abilities.

ThesecoursesensureyouhaveEnglish,mathsandICTskillsalongsideimprovedconfidenceandmotivation,andsupportyouintofurthereducation,Apprenticeshipsandwork.We’veseenmanyofourstudentsblossomwhiletheyarestudyingonthesecourses,andgoontoachievetheirfullpotential.AllourstudentsgetthechancetoworktowardsnationallyrecognisedqualificationstobuilduptheirCVs.

Martin Gammon Doing it for real

For Martin Gammon, 18, the Pre-Apprenticeship and Employment Programme was the ideal course!Martin said: “I had a really bad time at school; I have dyslexia and dyspraxia and had no support at all. I left school with very few qualifications and a lack of self-esteem.”The course offers a whole range of qualifications, skills and experiences, including access to nationally recognised qualifications, work experience with employers, functional skills in English and maths, and outward bound activities.

Martin added: “I saw the course advertised and realised that it could help me gain maths and English qualifications, get into employment, as well as improving my confidence and self-esteem.“The support I got from the College was fantastic – the staff really put me at ease and helped me gain more confidence. Not only did they help me with my literacy and numeracy, they took us on job search activities where we got to talk to employers and got useful information about how to apply, how to write a CV and what to do in an interview.”For now, Martin is concentrating on applying for courses at the College and using all the skills he has learnt on the course to apply for a part-time job to support his studies.

Preparation for Life and Work courses

“The College provides a very inclusive environment in which previously underachieving groups of learners enjoy high levels of success.”Ofsted2012

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Entry Up to 1 year ESOLFT

Thiscourseisfor16to19yearoldswhowanttoimprovetheirEnglishtogetreadyforworkintheUK,anApprenticeship,orafurtherCollegecourse.ItcombinesthecoreprogrammeofEnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguageswithmaths,IT,employabilityskills,workexperienceandpersonalsocialdevelopment.YoumayalsohavethechancetofollowtheDukeofEdinburghAwardSchemeaspartofthiscourse.

Pre-Apprenticeship and Employment Programme

Entry/1 Up to 12 weeks PTE6

ThiscourseaimstohelpthosewhoarenotreadyorabletodirectlyenteranApprenticeshipprogramme,furthereducationoremployment.Thecourseincludescommunity-basedprojects,enterpriseprojects,personalandsocialdevelopment,vocationaltraining,workplacementsandfunctionalskills(maths,EnglishandIT).

Prince’s Trust Team Programme

Entry/1/2 12 weeks PVT13

Thisaward-winningcoursewillhelpimproveyourconfidence,problemsolvingskillsandteachyouhowtoworkaspartofateam–whilst,quiteprobably,havingthetimeofyourlife!Youwillgainnationallyrecognisedqualificationsandtheskillstoprogressintowork-basedlearningprogrammes,anApprenticeshiporemployment.Inadditiontothe12weeks,supportwillbegiventodevelopyourmathsandEnglishskillsandprepareyouforyournextsteps.

Skills Development (Developing Skills for Independent Living and Supported Work)

Entry 1 year SDF/GThiscourseisforyoungpeoplewithmoderate/severelearningdifficulties/disabilitieswhoneedtolearnwithinasupportedenvironment,andwhowanttodeveloptheirskillsinindependentlivingandpreparationforadultlife.AllstudentsreceiveahighlevelofsupporttoenablethemtoaccessallaspectsofCollegelifeandthewidercommunity.

Skills Development (Monterey House – Independent Living Skills)

Entry 1 year SDH4MontereyHouseisapurpose-built,safeandstructuredspecialistlearningenvironmentforyoungpeoplewithautism.SituatedatKingsRoad,MontereyHousebenefitsfromhavingaccesstoalloftheCollege’smainfacilities.Thecourseoffersbespoke,individualisedprogrammesoflearningforyoungpeoplewithautism,aged16to24whoneedahighlevelofsupporttoaccessfurtherstudy,independentlivingandsupportedemployment.

Skills Development (Transition to Further Education)

Entry 1 year SDH2 Thisisafull-timeprogrammeforstudentswithmild/moderatelearningdifficulties/disabilitiesorthosewhoneedadditionalhelptobecomemoreconfident.YoumayusethecoursetogainaninsightintoCollegelifeandtohelpyoudecidefutureoptions.Youwillhaveindividuallearningplans,apersonaltutorandlearningsupportasnecessary.

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Preparation for Life and Work

Skills Development (Vocational Access)

Entry 1 year SDH3Ifyouhavealearningdisabilityandwanttogetajob,findingtherightpathcanbeadauntingprospect.Wewillhelpyoutofindoutyourstrengths,discovertheareasofworkthatarebestsuitedtoyouandhelpyoutogainconfidenceinallaspectsofworkinglife,fromapplyingforajobthroughtostartingintheworkplace.Wewillhelpyoutodevelopyourownpersonallearningplantoenableyoutoachieveyourpersonalgoals.

Skills Development (Work Start)

Entry 1 year SDH1Gettingajobcanbeaveryfrustratingjourney.Thiscoursewillhelpyoualltheway.Youwillgettheopportunitytoaccessavarietyofworkenvironmentsinordertodevelopyourskills.Youwillalsohaveconstantaccesstoaworkcoachwhowillhelpyoutoextendyourcapabilitiesintheworkplace.

Skills Development (Project Search)

1 1 year SDH5ProjectSearchisauniqueopportunityforyoungpeoplewithlearningdisabilitieswhoareseriousaboutgettingintopaidwork.YouwilldevelopyouremploymentskillsbyworkinginrealjobsatDerrifordHospital.Youwillbesupportedtoexperiencethreedifferentworkareasasyoulearntheskillsthatemployersarelookingfor.Aswellasworkinginthehospital,youwillbeexpectedtocompleterelatedcoursework.Youwillbesupportedbyexperiencedteachingandemploymentadvisorystaff.

Futures 1st E/1/2 Roll-on, roll-off ESFNRA

Thisflexiblecourseisaimedat16to24yearolds.Itrangesfromonetothreedaysperweekdependingontheneedsoftheindividual.Futures1st willdevelopaprogrammearoundyouinordertoimproveyouremployabilityskillsthroughenterpriseprojects,worktasters,personaldevelopmentactivitiesandsupportwithmathsandEnglish.

Traineeships 1/2 Up to 6 months TSHIP

Thiscourseaimstoprovideaninnovativeapproachtohelpgetyoungpeoplebackintoeducation,employmentortraining.YourTraineeshipwillbedevelopedinpartnershipwithanemployer.Theywillprovideahighqualityworkplacementforyoutodevelopemployabilityskillsacrossarangeofsectors.YouwillalsoreceivesupportwithmathsandEnglish,andgainanemployabilityqualification–agreatwaytoprepareforwork,trainingoranApprenticeship!



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Ambulance Army Customs and Excise Education Environment agencies Fire Health services HM Prison Local council Police Probation Service Royal Air Force Royal Navy/Royal Marines Social Services Voluntary sector agencies

Public Services students studying at Kings Road

Public Services courses



In the UK there are many uniformed and non-uniformed public services. The public sector is the UK’s largest employer and includes central and local government, the armed forces and the emergency services. All of these require highly motivated and disciplined individuals to meet the vigorous demands of the government departments they represent.

Workinginthepublicservicescanprovidearewardingcareer,especiallyifyouareapeoplepersonandwanttoworkinadiverseandchallengingworkingenvironment.Ourpublicservicescoursescoveravarietyofsubjectsthatwillenableyoutodemonstrateafullunderstandingoftheskillsrequiredinthishighlycompetitivesector.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Ourverypopularpublicservicecourses,basedatKingsRoad,aretaughtbyhighlyskilledandqualifiedstaff,mostofwhomhaveapublicservicebackground.DuetotheCollege’sconvenientlocation,wehaveaccesstoawiderangeofteachingenvironments,includingDartmoor,coastalandwaterlocations,andvarioussportingvenuesaroundPlymouth.

Wewillsupportyouingaininganinsightintothevariouspublicservicesandhelpyoudevelopyourpersonalskillsandthequalitiestheindustryrequires.Wewillalsochallengeyou,notonlyintheclassroombutalsoinoutdoorenvironments.Whileyougetagoodintellectualgroundingintheknowledgeyouneed,youwillalsodevelopyournaturaltalentsandtraitsinteambuilding,adventureactivitiesandcompetitivesports.Whenyoutakeupyournewcareeryouwillbephysicallyandmentallyrobusttotackleitsdemands.

Inaddition,CityCollegehasexcellentmutuallinkswithlocalpublicservicesprovidingguestspeakersandoff-sitetripsonallourcoursesthroughouttheyear.

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Entry to the Uniformed ServicesDiploma


Public ServicesDiploma

AdvancedLevel (3)

Public ServicesDiploma/ExtendedDiploma


Public ServicesFoundationDegree


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Entry to the Uniformed Services

1 1 year USD1Areyouthinkingofjoiningthearmy,navy,policeforceorotheruniformedservice?Thiscoursewillgiveyouinformationabouttheseareasofemployment.Itwilldevelopyourskillsandpersonalqualities,andprepareyoufortheapplicationprocessonyourroutetosuccess.Youwillinvestigateworkopportunitiesandconsideraspectsofphysicalfitness.Youwillalsodevelopyourproblemsolvingskillsandself-discipline.

Public Services 2 1 year FPS

Onourcourseyouwillbegivenaworkinginsightintoeachofthemajoraspectsofpublicserviceslifeandachancetolookbehindthescenesbeforeyoudecideonyourchosencareer.Thecourseaimstoprovideanenvironmentinwhichyoucanmatureanddevelopattitudesandanapproachtolifeappropriateforyourcareerchoice.Thewholecourseisunderpinnedbyarigorousprogrammeofsportandfitnesstraining.

Public Services 3 2 years NPS1D

Areyouinterestedinacareerwithintheuniformedpublicservices?Ifso,thenthiscoursewillgiveyouafantasticopportunityforaheadstartindevelopingyourskills,personalqualitiesandknowledgetohelpyouachieveyourgoalsforacareerinthepublicservicessector.Youwillhavetheopportunitytovisitvariousworkingmilitarybasesandoperatingfirestationstogainavaluableinsightintothejobrolestheyundertake.

Public Services 5 2 years UF2443

Doyouhaveapassionforandacommitmenttopublicserviceanditsimprovement?Thisfoundationdegreeaimstodevelopknowledgeandunderstandingofthewideandvariedsocial,politicalandeconomicenvironmentsthatpublicservicesoperatein.

“All staff have very good subject knowledge and draw on their extensive vocational experience to motivate learners.”

“Teachers set high professional standards for their learners.”Ofsted2012



Doing it for real Public Services

Will Smart, 22, is a Support Worker at George House, who says his time at City College has helped him with his career and got him to where he is today.

“I didn’t want to stay at school as I wanted to do a course that would help me get a job and that would offer me more freedom than a school sixth form.

“I have always had a dream to work in the Police Force or Customs and Excise so enrolled on a public services course as it would help me with my career ambitions, and the practical elements included lots of sport and physical activities.”

After successfully completing the course, Will joined the Foundation Degree in Public Services at the College, progressing to the top-up year at Plymouth University and gaining a full Honours Degree in Public Services.

Will said of his time at the College: “During the courses I got to take part in off-site activities like sailing and gig rowing, went on trips to Dartmoor and undertook activities with the Royal Marines. The Foundation Degree was a lot more academic, but it really helped me prepare for university.

“My future aim is to realise my dream of becoming a Customs Officer, working in the marine unit on anti-smuggling missions. I’m sure the excellent courses I undertook at the College will help me achieve this!”

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Science students in the College’s chemistry laboratory at Goschen

Biologist Chemist Dental nurse Environmental scientist Forensic scientist Lab technician Marine scientist Physicist Nurse Teacher

Advanced Level (3)

Forensic ScienceDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaMedical ScienceDiploma/ExtendedDiplomaAccess to Higher Education (see page 24)

Apprenticeship


Forensic ScienceFoundationDegree



Science has a major impact on our everyday lives, and the future of the world depends on it. If you are an inquisitive person, who likes to investigate the ‘hows and whys’ of the world around us, then the world of science could be made for you. Science as a career will enable you to work in a wide variety of stimulating and exciting disciplines, including medicine, forensics, textiles and the earth sciences.

Whetheryouwanttoworkasaforensicscientist,ascienceteacher,aclinicalresearcherorjustlearnthesciencebehindbeatingyouropponentattennis,wewillshowyouhowtoquestion,investigate,reportandcommunicateyourfindings.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Throughourcourseswewillhelpyoutrainyournaturalcuriosityandinquiringmindtoseekoutanswersabouttheworldaroundyou.Youwilllearnthescientificmethodsandprinciplesthat,combinedwithgoodpractice,willsupportyourinvestigations.

Wewillprovideyouwithrealisticworkplacesituationsincludingimpressivesciencelabswithallthelatestequipmentandamockcrimescenehouse.Thesewillhelpdeveloptheemployabilityskillsneededforacareerintheworldofscience.YouwillhavetheopportunitytoattendseveralexcitingandvariedfieldtripstoenhanceyourlearningatCollege.

BeingastudentattheCollegeisnotonlyaboutachievingacademicsuccess,wewillalsoequipyouwiththework-readyskillssohighlyvaluedbyemployers,includingattention-to-detail,goodcommunicationandpresentationskills,andtheabilitytouseyourowninitiative.

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Forensic Science 3 2 years NDFSD

WhowasJacktheRipper?Howcanweusescienceinsolvingcrimes?Forensicscienceisafascinatingblendoftheoreticalscienceappliedtothecriminalmindandcrimescenes.Forsomeonewithaninquiringmindandaneagernesstolearnit’sacompellingsubject.Ourcoursewillgiveyouathoroughgroundinginthescientifictechniquesandmethodsusedbythosewhoseworkplacesareatscenesofcrime,inthelaboratoryandtestifyingincourt.

Medical Science 3 2 years NDMSD

Ifyouhavealwaysimaginedyouwouldenjoyacareerintherealmofmedicalsciencesthentakealookatourcourse.Thispracticalandwork-basedprogrammeintroducesyoutoawiderangeoftopicsinthebiologicalandmedicalsciences,aswellasspecialistsubjectssuchashumanphysiologyandgeneticengineering.Youwilllearnhowtoidentifyconditionsusingphysiologicalinvestigations,understandhowdiseasesspreadandcarryoutsomemicrobiologytoinvestigatetheorganismsthatcausedisease.

Forensic Science 5 2 years UF3372

Forensicscienceisoneofthemostfascinatingareasofappliedscience–theuseofscientificprocedurestoproduceevidenceinacourtoflaw.Thisfoundationdegreeprovidestheknowledgeandskillsappropriatetoanincreasinglyimportantareaofscience.Itcoversthemajorscientificdisciplinesinvolvedintheinvestigationofcrime.YouwillstudyintheCollege’sspecialistforensicsciencelaboratoriesusingmodernforensicequipment,andputyourskillstopracticeinourmockcrimescene‘house’.

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Doing it for real Science

Camilla Dodgson joined the Foundation Degree in Forensic Science in 2009 after completing an evening course in the same subject.

Camilla said: “The College has fantastic facilities, such as the laboratories and the small crime scene house on-site is just amazing. The lecturers were very helpful at all times. Whenever we needed help we would knock on their office door and they would always take time to explain things to us. The level of teaching was also fantastic, balancing both the practical and theory aspects of the course.”

After graduating in 2012 with a distinction, Camilla secured her dream job as a Volume Crime Scene Investigator (VCSI) with Wiltshire Police Force, whilst undertaking training at the College of Policing in Durham where she will complete stage one of the crime scene investigator course.

Camilla continued: “Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and completed it with a good level of understanding and knowledge of forensic science, which I used together with other employment and life experience, enabling me to apply for and get a job as a VCSI. In the future I hope to become a Crime Scene Investigator.”

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Sports students participating in a Basketball Masterclass with players from the Plymouth Raiders Basketball Team

Gym/fitness instructor Lifeguard Outdoor pursuits co-ordinator Personal trainer Physical education teacher Sports coach Sports commentator Sports development officer Sports scientist Sports therapist Strength conditioning coach

FREE TICKETSAs part of our partnership with local sporting clubs, you can get free and discounted tickets for some Raiders and Argyle matches!



If you’re an active person who enjoys sport there is a vast range of careers available to you – from being a gym instructor, personal trainer or even a strength and conditioning coach, to becoming a specialised sports coach or working in sports development. Alternatively, you could become a sports commentator or journalist, or involved with the organising and running of sporting events, on a local or national scale.

Asmoreandmorepeoplearefollowingahealthylifestyleandactivelytakingpartinsportandleisureactivities,thesports,recreation,health,fitnessandoutdoorsectorsemployover460,000peopleintheUKandisagrowthsectorintheSouthWest.Havingtheabilitytoteach,coachorleadinthissectorcanberewardingandmakearealdifferencetothelivesofothers.

Why choose City College Plymouth?CityCollegePlymouthhasavibrantsportscommunityandyouwillgainfirst-handexperiencethroughitslinkswithlocalsportingclubs.TheCollegehasadedicatedteamofstaffthathavespecialtiesinstrengthconditioning,sportstherapy,sportscoaching,sportsdevelopmentandwater-basedsports.Theteamwillhelpdevelopyoursportingknowledgeandguideyouintoasuitablecareerpathwhilstalsodevelopingyourentrepreneurialandemployment-basedskills.Youwillbeprovidedwithvitalworkexperienceandabusinessethoswhichwillpromotefutureemployment.

TheCollege’ssportsofferwillpromoteindividualactivehealthandwellbeingofthecommunity,throughexercise,fitnessandsport.Youwillregularlytakepartinfitnesssessions,gamesandcoachingtasks,andhave

theopportunitytorepresenttheCollegeinsportingevents.CityCollegestudentshavebeeninvolvedwithrunningschoolsportsactivitiesattheCollegeandalsoatBrickfieldsSportsCentreinPlymouth.

TheCollegerunsasuccessfulFootballPerformanceAcademyinconjunctionwithPlymouthArgyleFootballCluband,forbuddingbasketballplayers,theCollegehaslaunchedthePlymouthRaidersElitePerformanceAcademy.

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“Learners demonstrate good practical skills. They lead, coach and organise fitness sessions and sporting events with confidence.”Ofsted2012


SportDiploma


SportDiploma

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SportSubsidiary/ExtendedDiploma


Sports TherapyFoundationDegreeStrength Conditioning and Sports CoachingFoundationDegree


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Sport 1/2 1 year DSE

Allsportsperformerswanttobethebesttheycanbe,andparticipationinsportcontinuestogrow.Everwonderedwhatmakeswinnersinthetopleaguesosuccessfulandwhysportspeoplefallapartunderpressure?Thiscourseisdesignedtoinspireandenthuseyoutodeveloptheskillsandknowledgetoenableyoutoprogresstostudyatlevel3ortofollowacareerinthesportsandleisureindustry.Itwillhelpyoutodevelopyourownpracticalsportsperformanceandimprovepersonalfitness.

Sport 3 2 year DSP1D

Sportisanever-growinganddynamicindustrywhichoffersarangeofopportunitieswithineducationandemployment.Thiscoursefocusesonrefiningandenhancingindividualskillslinkedtosportsleadership,coachingandmassagewhiledevelopingknowledgeinkeysubjectareassuchasanatomyandphysiology,nutrition,fitnesstestingandassessingriskinsport.Thisvariedanddiversecourseofferstheopportunitytocreatetrainingandfitnessprogrammes,coachsportsessions,deliversportsmassages,participateinindividualandteamsports,experienceoutdooractivitiesandundertakeatwoweekworkplacement.

Sports Therapy 5 2 years UF2691

Injuriesareanunwelcomeyetsomewhatinevitableaspectofprofessionalandcompetitivesport.AccreditedbytheSportsTherapyOrganisation,ourfoundationdegreehelpsyoudevelopthepracticalskillsandknowledgetoconfidentlysucceedinallareasofinjurymanagementandathletecare.Youwilldevelopextensiveknowledgeofinjuryassessment,injuryaetiology,humananatomyandphysiology,functionalmovementscreening,sportsnutrition,injurypreventiontrainingandrehabilitationprogrammedesign.Youwillpracticeanddevelopyourexpandingskillsthroughoursupervisedstudent-ledsportsinjuryclinicwhereyouwillhaveaccesstoarangeofathletesandsportsinjuries.

Strength Conditioning and Sports Coaching

5 2 years UF3593Doyouhaveaninterestorbackgroundinworkingwitheliteathletes?Thisfoundationdegreewillgiveyoutheopportunitytodeveloppracticalskillsandknowledgeinthemosteffectivemethodsoftrainingathletesforelitelevelperformance.Whilstyouwillstudyunderpinningsciencerelatedsportstopicssuchasphysiology,biomechanicsandhumanmovement,youwillalsodeveloppracticalskillsincoachingeffectiveness,Olympicweightlifting,speed,agilityandplyometrics,andotherathletictestingandmonitoringskills.Throughoutyourstudiesyouwillhavetheopportunitytoassistinstrengthandconditioningtrainingsessionswithawiderangeofprofessionalandeliteathletes.

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Doing it for real Sport and Leisure

From a very early age Kerrie Spear, 23, had a passion for fitness and sport.

Kerrie said: “I didn’t fancy staying on in sixth form at school, as I knew exactly what I wanted to do. The BTEC course the College offered was ideal as it was very practical in its nature and I learn better by actually doing it for real, rather than learning about it from a text book!

“The course involved a lot of teaching and coaching, which really helped with my confidence and communication skills.”

Kerrie successfully passed the BTEC and progressed to the Foundation Degree in Sports Therapy at the College.

Kerrie continued: “The Foundation Degree was really hands-on, however we did need to learn the theory behind the practice, such as human anatomy and sports nutrition, to back up what we were doing. We learnt about the more traditional forms of sports therapy, which was really interesting as I was then able to compare these with the more modern techniques I learnt in my third year at university.”

After completing the Foundation Degree, Kerrie went on to complete a BSc at the University of St Mark & St John and came away with the necessary qualifications for a career in the sports industry.

Kerrie is currently employed as a Fitness Consultant and Sports Therapist at the China Fleet Golf and Country Club in Saltash.

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Travel and tourism students in the College’s mock air cabin at Kings Road

Air cabin crew Attractions and resort manager Children’s representative Conference and event organiser Cruise ship entertainer Hotel receptionist In-resort wedding planner Resort representative Tour operator Travel agent



If you are passionate about travel and experiencing other cultures, and want to be involved in creating holiday experiences that tomorrow’s tourists will desire, then consider a high-flying career in the travel and tourism industry.

Therearemanyopportunitiesinthetravelandtourismindustry–oneoftheworld’slargestindustries,estimatedtobeworthbillionsperyear.Don’tthinkthatyouwillbelimitedtoonlyworkingforatravelagentorbecomingamemberofcabincrew,becausethereareliterallyhundredsofdifferentjobswithinthisexcitingandeverexpandingsector.Youcouldworkforairlines,cruiselines,touroperators,railcompanies,corporatetravelorganisations,touristattractions,hotelsandresorts.

Why choose City College Plymouth?Ourcoursesofferacompellingmixofclassroomtheoryandhands-onpracticaltraining,deliveredbylecturerswithexperienceofworkingintheindustry.Dependingonthecourse,youmayalsogetthechancetotraveloverseastoseefirst-handhowclientsviewtheirholidayexperiences.PreviousdestinationshaveincludedexcitinglocationssuchasNewYorkandParis.

OuramazingmockaircabinatKingsRoadprovidesarealisticworkingenvironmentforourtravelandtourismstudents.Thecabinisusedforalltypesofcabincrewprocedures,suchasfirstaid,healthandsafetydemonstrationsandcustomerservice.Thefacilityalsoprovidesanexcellentvenueforcustomercarescenariosandwelcomemeetingsaspartoftheholidayrepresentativeunitsandqualifications,whicharealsoamajoraspectofourcourses.

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Travel and TourismDiploma


Air Cabin CrewDiploma

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Travel and Tourism 1 1 year TTD1

Travelandtourismisoneoftheworld’sfastestgrowingindustriesandthiscoursecanhelpyoudeveloptheskillsneededtobecomepartofthisexcitingworld.Thecourseincludeslotsofpracticalareasofstudysuchascustomerservice,theroleofaircabincrewandtheroleoftheoverseasrepresentative.

Air Cabin Crew 2 1 year DACC

Ifyouhaveadreamtoworkascabincrewandareinterestedintheaviationindustrythenthisisthecourseforyou.Travellingtodifferentcountriesandexperiencingdifferentculturescouldbecomepartofyourdailyroutine.TakingpartinpracticalassessmentsatBritishAirways’trainingheadquartersatHeathrowAirport,aswellasusingourrealisticmockaircabin,ispartofthecourse.

Travel and Tourism 2 1 year TTF

Ifyouareexcitedaboutthechallengeoftheholidayexperiencefortomorrow’stouriststhenourcoursewillgiveyouasolidfoundationofknowledgetosupportyourcareerambitions.Wewillteachyouskillsthatarecurrent,relevantandtopical.Youcanuseourcourseasaspringboardtomoreadvancedwork-relatedqualificationsoryoumightjustdecidetocontinueyourtraininginyourchoiceofwork.

Travel and Tourism 3 2 years DIO1D

Thiscourseisdynamic,innovativeandactionpacked–literally,neveradullmoment!ItwillgiveyouawideappreciationofthewholetravelandtourismenvironmentalongsidetheopportunitiestovisitfarflungplacessuchasNewYork,ChinaandParis.Eventplanning,holidayrepresentatives,children’srepresentative,cruiseandcabincrewwillbestudied,andwealsohaveworkplacementlinkswithsomeofthebesttourismprovidersinthearea–sowhatareyouwaitingfor?!



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Doing it for real Travel and Tourism

Stacey, 20, studied a BTEC National Diploma in Travel and Tourism at the College and is currently working in Tenerife with Monarch airlines, before she returns to university in September.

Stacey said: “I can honestly say that joining the College was one the best decisions I’ve ever made! Without City College I would never have had the confidence to take a job like this or make it to university. I enjoyed my time there so much. There was always something to look forward to, whether it was the trips or the lessons and I made some amazing friends that I still speak to almost every day!”

Stacey achieved distinctions in all of her modules and after finishing the course she went on to the University of the West of England in Bristol where she is studying for a BA in Tourism Management.

During her summer break, Stacey was offered a temporary role by Monarch airlines as an Airport Customer Experience Host in Tenerife.

Stacey still has three more years at university before she’d like to gain full-time employment in a travel and tourism company’s marketing and PR team.

Stacey continued: “Without my time at City College I wouldn’t have the drive, the confidence and the knowledge in my subject that I have today and would not have been able to have this wonderful experience and stepping-stone to my future career.”

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Before You Apply

Before you apply for a course, it’s important to make sure you have all the information you need to make the right decision. After reading this guide you might find that you’ve still got questions that need answering – don’t worry, there are plenty of opportunities to get everything you need.

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Open EventsAsapotentialstudent,youandyourfamilyareinvitedtocomealongtooneofouropeneventsatKingsRoad.Theyareagreatopportunitytomeetstaffandstudents,takealookaroundandgetallyourquestionsanswered.

• Saturday8November2014 10.00am–1.00pm• Saturday7February2015 10.00am–1.00pm

Youcanregistertoattendonlinebyvisitingwww.cityplym.ac.uk/events.

Course Taster WeeksWeruncoursetasterweeksduringtheautumnandspringhalftermweeksfor14to16yearoldswhereyouwillhavetheopportunitytomeetstaffandgainhands-onexperienceinarangeofsubjectsfrombricklayingtohairdressing!TastersaregreatforyoutoexperienceCollegelifeinasubjectareayouareparticularlyinterestedin.

• w/cMonday27October2014• w/cMonday16February2015

Youcansignupforatasteronlinebyvisitingwww.cityplym.ac.uk/events.

Advice and guidanceOurcareers,fundingandlearningsupportteamsarealwayson-handtoansweranyquestionsorqueriesyoumayhave.Youarewelcometogivethemacallforachat,ortobookanappointmentforsomeFREEandimpartialadvice.Call01752 305300 [email protected].

www.cityplym.ac.ukTheCollegewebsiteisconstantlyupdatedwithmoredetailedcourseinformationandnewsaboutwhatourstudentsgetupto.ThereisalsolotsofinformationabouttheCollegeitselfandstudentactivities.

www.studentintranet. cityplym.ac.uk YoucantakealookattheStudentIntranetBEFOREyouevenjointheCollege!It’llgiveyouarealtasteofwhatgoesonhere.Moresectionsofthesitebecomeavailabletoyouafterapplicationandmoreagainwhenyouareafullyenrolledstudent!


When to Apply

We recommend that you apply for your chosen course as early as possible. Ideally you should apply before Easter to ensure confirmation of a place on your chosen course. We do, however, accept applications after this time, but please note places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Places on full-time courses for those aged 19+ are limited, and will be allocated in accordance with the guidelines set by the government funding agency.

Youcanapplyformorethanonecourse.Ifyouareacceptedontwoormorecoursespleaseinformusofyourfinalchoiceassoonaspossiblesothatwecanthenofferunwantedplacestootherapplicants.

IfyouareapplyingforanApprenticeship,werecommendyoualsoapplyforafull-timecourseinyourchosenareaofinterest,justincaseyouareunabletofindasuitableemployer.

How to apply – Foundation DegreesToapplyforafull-timeFoundationDegreeyouwillneedtologontowww.ucas.com orcall08714 680468.YouwillneedtoknowthattheinstitutioncodeisPLYM(P60)asFoundationDegreecoursesatCityCollegePlymoutharelistedunderPlymouthUniversity–whenyoureachthissectionoftheUCASwebsiteyouwillneedtopickfranchisepartner,CityCollegePlymouth.


The Application Process

STEP 1Whenyouhavechosenyourcourse,youneedtocompleteanapplicationform.Youwillfindoneafterthissectionintheguide,bygoingtowww.cityplym.ac.uk/applywhereyoucanapplyonlineorbycallingourCustomerServicesteamon01752 305300whowillbehappytosendyouoneinthepost.

STEP 2Completetheapplicationformonlineorreturnyourpapercopyfreeofchargeto:Freepost RRGZ-EALH-SACSApplications OfficeCity College Plymouth Kings Road Devonport PlymouthPL1 5QG

STEP 3ACareersAdvisorwillcheckthatthecourseyouareapplyingfor,yourpreviousqualificationsandcareerplansallmatch.Iftheyhaveanyqueriestheywillbeintouch.YoumaybeofferedaFREEcareersinterview.

STEP 4Youwillbeinvitedtoattendacourseinterviewand,forsomecourses,takeavocationalassessmentand/oranEnglishandmathstesttohelpidentifyadditionalsupportneeds,forexampleincasesofdyslexia.Theinterviewwillexplorethemostsuitablecourseforyou,givenyourcurrentqualifications,predictedgrades,andyourcareerplans.

STEP 5Ifyouaresuccessfulatinterview,youwillbegivenaletterconfirmingthecourseyouarebeingofferedaplaceon,andanyconditionsthatyoumightneedtomeetbeforeyoustart(egpassingyourGCSEs).

STEP 6YouwillbeinvitedtoattendyourCourseJoiningDayinthesummerwhereyouwillgettheopportunitytomeetyourfellowstudentsandcourseteachingteam,enrolonyourcourse,andhaveabitoffun!

STEP 7Duringthesummerholidaywewillsendyouyourjoininginstructions.Thesewillincludedetailsofyourfirstdayandapplyingforasubsidisedtravelpass.

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• Why Choose City College Plymouth? 88• Support at Every Step 90• Costs and Funding 92 • Keeping You Informed 93 • Qualifications Explained 94

This section of the guide is designed to equip parents with the essential information they need to help their son or daughter make important and informed decisions about their future.

Asaparentweknowthatyouwillwantyoursonordaughtertomaketherightdecisionsabouttheirfuture.Nowthatyoungpeoplearerequiredtostayineducationandtraininguntiltheyare17yearsold(18from2015)itisimportantthatyouareawareofalltheopportunitiesavailabletothem.Youngpeoplehavechoices:theseincludegoingtoCollegeordoinganApprenticeship–theydonothavetostayatschool.

Let’sexplodesomeofthemythsthatcurrentlysurroundpost-16education…

1.Young people do not have to stay at school until they achieve a GCSE grade C in both English and maths–theycanretakethesealongsideahigherlevelcourseortryFunctionalSkills(equivalentqualificationsinpracticalEnglishandmathsskills).

2.Young people can apply for an Apprenticeship even if they do not achieve a GCSE grade C in English and maths–aspartoftheirdayreleasetheywillstudyFunctionalSkillsiftheyhaven’tachievedaGCSEgradeC,thesearepracticalmathsandEnglishskillsrelevanttotheirApprenticeship.

3.If young people choose a National Diploma they can go on to study a university-level course–forspecificDegreeandFoundationDegreeentryrequirementspleaseseetheUCASwebsite(www.ucas.com).

Weknowthatparentshaveahugeparttoplaywhenitcomestohelpingyoungpeoplemakeplansforthefuture.Youngpeoplelooktotheirparentsforhelpandreassurancethattheyaredoingtherightthing.Butwhatifyoudon’tknow?

Thispartoftheguidewillgointomoredetailaboutotherimportantaspectstoconsiderwhenlookingatpost-16options.Forexamplethehelp,supportandfundingthatisavailableatdifferentorganisations.Italsoaimstosignpostyoutootherusefulsourcesofinformation–andhighlightsomeofthebenefitsofcomingtoCityCollegePlymouththatyou,asaparent,mightappreciate.

Careers guidanceWerecognisethatthisisanimportanttimeforbothyouandyoursonordaughter–decisionsmadenowcouldhaveabigimpactontheirfuture.WewouldencourageyoutobookanappointmentwithoneofourexperiencedCareersAdvisors(seepage90)todiscusstherangeofoptionsavailabletoyourson/daughter.Youarewelcometoattendtheappointmentwithorwithoutyourson/daughter.

“The large majority of learners make expected or better progress on their attainment before coming to college.”Ofsted2012

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Why Choose City College Plymouth?

To do that successfully, we believe that we need to prepare our students both in terms of achieving the qualifications they need, and also acquiring the skills and competencies required of young adults today. We do everything possible to see that our students achieve all they can, leave with real job prospects and are ready to move on.

Gazelle Colleges GroupCityCollegePlymouthisproudtobepartoftheGazelleCollegesGroup.TheGroupwasformedinJanuary2012totransformfurthereducationforachangingworldofwork.Itisdevelopinginnovativenewlearningmodelsandnewpartnershipswithbusinesstodeliveranimprovedoutcomeforstudents,theircommunitiesandtheeconomy.

Asanentrepreneurialcollege,CityCollegePlymouthbelievesthatskillsandqualificationswillbeeffectiveonlyincombinationwiththebroaderattributesofenterpriseawareness,creativity,confidenceandresilience.

EmployabilityAllourcoursesaredesignedtogiveyoungpeopletheskillsandqualificationsthatemployersarelookingfor,aswellasthosesofterskillsthatemployersvaluesohighly,including:• self-efficacy(personalqualities

neededforsuccessinnewworldsofwork)–focusanddrive,resilience,adaptability,reliability,reflectiveness

• socialskills(capabilitiestofind,makeandmanagenetworksandcollaborations)–teamworking,leadership,networking,empathy,communication

• functionalskills(knowledgeandabilitiesinparticularbusinessortechnicalareas)–technicalcompetence,technicalknowledge,coreskills(usingwords,numbersandcomputers),academicabilities,e-confidence

• enterprise(understandingandaptitudesfordrivingsuccessfulenterprises)–commercialnous,creativity,problem-solving,initiative,risk-taking.

ThesekeyemployabilityfactorsarereinforcedthroughouttheCollege,whetherintheclassroomortutorialsessions,orthroughourdedicatedemployabilitycentre,theworkspace,whichworkscloselywithemployerstoensurethatourstudentshaveaccesstoemploymentopportunities.ThecentrerunsregularworkshopsforstudentsonCVwritingandinterviewtechniques,aswellasorganisingseminarswithlocalemployerswhogiveuptheirtimetotellourstudentswhattheywantfromprospectiveemployees!

What’smore,manyofourcoursesofferadditionalqualifications

whichareappealingtoemployers–forexamplefirstaid,foodhygiene,andhealthandsafety.

Whatevercareerpaththeydecidetofollow,youcanbeguaranteedthatyoursonordaughterwillhaveaccesstothebestfacilities,togetherwithdedicated,enthusiasticstaffwhoareexpertsintheirfield,tosupporttheirlearning.

Enhancingacademicstudywithreal-lifeworkexperiencereallygivesourstudentsanadvantage–whatcouldbemoreimportantintoday’scompetitivejobmarket?

College is all about moving onwards and upwards. Colleges have an important role to play in helping young people make the transition from school, to university or into the world of work.


Employer Endorsement SchemeWehaveexcellentlinkswithemployersthroughourEmployerEndorsementScheme,whichmeansthatourstudentscanbenefitfrombeingabletoaccess:• fullandpart-timeemploymentviaourjobsboard

• valuabletipsandtechniquestouseininterviewsfromrecruitmentprofessionals

• workexperienceplacementsinarangeofsectors

• community-basedprojectsthroughvolunteering.

ThisschemenotonlysupportstheCollege’semployabilityagenda,providingstudentswithaccesstoactivitiesandworkopportunitiesthatenhancetheiremployabilityskills,butalsomeansemployershaveaccesstoapoolofwork-readyyoungpeople.Hereareafewexamplesofhowworkingwithlocalbusinessesreallybenefitsourstudents.

AndrewLee,HRManageratPlymouthCommunityHealthcare,said:“We are keen to support work experience as we recognise the importance of developing the skills and attributes of young people to meet the needs of our workplace. Businesses must play an active role in equipping our young people with these skills. I would recommend that any business across the City should think about supporting this type of activity for our future workforce.”

BrianRice,AreaManager,Western&WalesatKierConstructionsaysofthescheme:“The Employer Endorsement Scheme provides us with an opportunity to share our expertise, to coordinate site visits (that are so influential on young students), to provide work placements and to support other curriculum events. The Kier Construction team looks forward to a continued partnership with City College Plymouth and to taking part in this important scheme that will enrich the day to day activities of students and our own staff.”

Outside the classroomThere’sawholelotmoretolifeatCityCollegePlymouththansimplystudying.Wewantyoursonordaughtertogetthemostoutoftheirfreetime,soweofferadiverseprogrammeofsocial,culturalandsportingactivitiesandenrichmentthatwillgivethemanexceptionalexperience.

OurStudentLiaisonteamencouragesallstudentstogetinvolvedinadynamicpackageofactivitiesthatunderpintheGovernment’sEveryStudent(Child)Mattersagendabypromotingpersonalsafety,healthylifestylechoices,positivewaystoenjoyandachieve,andopportunitiestovolunteerandmakeapositivecontributiontothestudentandlocalcommunity.

Allofouractivitiesaredesignedtoallowanyonetogetinvolvedirrespectiveoftheirageorspecialabilities.Weareproudtoofferarichandvibrantpackagethatallowsstudentstonotjustmakefriendsandhavefunoutsidetheclassroom,butalsogivesthemanopportunitytodeveloppersonalskills,includingconfidence,leadershipandteamwork.

Why Choose City College Plymouth?

“All learners develop very good personal, social and employability skills.”Ofsted2012

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Support at Every Step

Personal tutorsEachstudentonafull-timeorsubstantialpart-time(over150guidedlearninghours)courseisassignedapersonaltutor.Thetutorisnormallyamemberofthecourseteachingteam.Thepersonaltutoristheretoofferhelpandsupportwithallmattersrelatingtothestudent’sstudies.Theyarealsoresponsibleformonitoringthestudent’sprogresswiththem.

Weencourageparentsandcarerstomeetwiththepersonaltutors,andtokeepincontact.

Tutorial programmeAllfull-timestudentswillhave:• aregularindividualpersonalandacademicreviewwiththeirtutortoensurethattheyareontracktoachievetheirqualificationandhaveplannedtheirnextsteps

• RAD(reviewanddevelopment)weekstakeplaceeachtermtofocusoncourseconcerns,selfdevelopment,theprogressionofthestudentafterCollege(including,whereappropriate,universityentryprocedures)andequalopportunitiesawareness.

Extra help in the classroomTheCollegeiscommittedtohelpingallstudentsbygivingthemsupporttobesuccessfulontheirchosencourseofstudy.Ifyoursonordaughterhasadisabilitythatmayaffecttheirlearningorparticipationintheircourse,weneedtoknowsowecanensuretheyreceivetherightsupportandassistance.Thisinformationisonlyusedforsupportpurposes.

Studentscantellusaboutthisontheirapplicationform,atinterview,atenrolment,duringinductionoratanytimeduringtheircourseofstudy.Werespectastudent’srightnottotellusaboutadisability,buttheCollegemaynotthenbeabletoprovidetheappropriatelevelofsupport.

Careers guidance serviceThecareersguidanceservicecanhelpyoursonordaughtermakeappropriatechoicesnowandthroughouttheirtimeattheCollege.Inadditiontohavingourownadvisers,weworkinpartnershipwithCareersSouthWest.Studentscanusetheserviceinanumberofways,includingindividualguidanceinterviewswithaqualifiedcareersadviserandcareersinformationresources.Drop-insessionsareavailableatbothcentresduringtermtime.

IfyoursonordaughterwouldliketobookanappointmentwithaCareersAdviserbeforetheyapply,pleasecontacttheinfospaceon01752 [email protected].

CareersguidanceisFREE,impartialandconfidential.Aspartofourcommitmenttocareerseducationandguidance,theCollegehasbeenawardedtheprestigiousMatrixAwardforinformation,adviceandguidanceandworkswithintheNationalCareersServiceframework.

There are a number of ways that the College ensures your son or daughter receives all the educational and personal support they will need to complete their studies.

“Learners benefit from very good learning activities that take place outside the classroom.”Ofsted2012


Support at Every Step

Moving on upTheCollegeofferscoursesatalllevelstoenableyoursonordaughtertoprogressandachievethehighestqualificationtheyneedtomeettheirgoals.

Beingabletotakestudentsrightuptouniversitylevelstudy–andbeyond–isoneofthekeydifferencesbetweentheCollegeandschool.Itallowsstrongrelationshipstoform,andtherangeofagesatbothourmainsitescreatesamaturelearningenvironment.

BeforestudentsjointheCollege,careersstaffwillgiveadviceontheappropriatelevelofqualificationforthem,andwhenatCollege,willdiscussprogressionontohigherlevelqualifications.

WelfareTheCollegehasateamofStudentLiaisonSupportWorkerswhoseroleistoprovideinformalsupporttostudentswhoarestrugglingwiththeircourseforwhateverreason.

TheyworkwithpersonaltutorsandotherCollegestafftoidentifystudentswhoneedhelp.Theythenworkonaone-to-onebasisinwhateverwayhelpsthestudentstoimprovetheirattendance,enjoyCollegelifeandbringthembackontrack.

Supportincludes:• textingstudentstoremindthemofcoursedeadlinedates

• accessingDiscretionaryLearnerSupportfundingtohelpwithtravelcosts

• supportingstudentstohelpthemcompletecoursework

• one-to-onesupportandadvice• runningteamrelationshipbuildingsessions

• drop-insessionsforyoungcarersoryoungparents.

Safeguarding and being safe at CollegeTheCollegetakesitsresponsibilitiesforthesafetyandwell-beingofitsstudentsveryseriously.ThereisadesignatedandspeciallytrainedSafeguardingteamwhowillsupportandadvisestudents,andstaff,inallaspectsof‘beingsafe’atCollege.

Safeguardingincorporatesarangeofmattersincludinghealthandsafety(includinge-safety),protectionfromabuseorexploitation,anti-bullying(includingcyber-bullying)andassociatedmatters.TheCollegeisanactivememberofthePlymouthSafeguardingChildrenBoard,andworkswithotheragenciestoensurethatourstudentsaresafeatCollege.theCollegemaynotbeabletoprovidethelevelofsupportthatwouldbesthelp.

AllstudentsareissuedwithanorangeCollegelanyardandIDcardholdertoensuretheyareeasilyidentifiableasastudentwhilstonCollegepremises.

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OurStudentFundingteamprovidesinformation,adviceandguidanceabouttherangeoffundsonoffer.Theycanhelpwith:• sourcesoffinancialsupport,andapplyingforthese

• traveloptionsandfunding• childcareprovisionandfunding

• emergencyhardship• mealsupport.

Thesupportavailablewilldependuponindividualcircumstancesandthecoursethatwillbestudied.Tofindoutmorecall01752 305381.

Course costsIfyoursonordaughterisagedbetween16and18andchoosestostudyafull-timecoursefundedbytheSkillsFundingAgency,there are no tuition fees*.

Studentsagedbetween19and23studyingfortheirfirstfulllevel2qualification(equivalenttofiveGCSEsatgradesAtoC)maybeentitledtotuitionfeeremission*.

Studentsagedbetween19and23andstudyingfortheirfirstfulllevel3qualification(equivalenttotwoALevels)maybeentitledtotuitionfeeremission*.

Studentsaged24andoverwhoareundertakingafulllevel3or4qualificationmaybeeligibletoapplyforthenew24+AdvancedLearningLoantocoverthecostoftuitionfees.

However,thereareothercoursecoststhatallstudentswillhavetopay.Forexample,ancillarycoursecosts(acontributiontowardsthematerialstheywillbesuppliedwith),books,equipmentandanycostsforcoursetrips.Thesecosts(peryear)areshowninthecourseintropages.

PleasecheckyourfeepositionwiththeCollegeifyourson/daughteris:• anoverseasnational(outsidetheEuropeanUnion)

• aEuropeanUnionnational/resident

• aUnitedKingdomcitizen/passportholderhavinglivedoutsidetheEuropeanUnionforthelastthreeyears.

Foundation degreesForinformationonfeesandbursariesforfoundationdegreespleasevisitourwebsitewww.cityplym.ac.uk/foundationdegreesorcall01752 305300.

College Meal SchemeTheCollegerunsaFREEbreakfastclubforstudentsduringtermtimeandmealsupportforstudentsentitledtofreecollegemeals.Tofindoutmorecall01752 305381.

Travel Thereareanumberoftraveloptionsavailabletofull-timestudents.StudentswholivewithinthreemilesoftheCollegesiteareabletoaccessthefreeCollegebus(Citybus36,21and21Aservices),whichrunbetweenthecitycentre,KingsRoadandGoschen.Studentsfurtherawaymaybeeligibleforanannualsubsidisedbuspassinconjunctionwithvariouslocalbuscompanies(subjecttohomeaddressandhouseholdincome).

Devonstudents,mainlyfromtheIvybridge,KingsbridgeorTavistockareas,willbeabletobuyasubsidisedannualpasscosting£300**thatcanbeusedonanumberofpublicbusservicesrunbyStagecoach.

StudentsfromCornwall,mainlyfromtheLooe,LiskeardandLauncestonareas,canbuyasubsidisedannualbuspasscosting£300**thatcanbeusedontheWesternGreyhoundbusroutefromyourhomeaddresstoPlymouth.

ForfurthertravelinformationpleasecontacttheStudentFundingteamon 01752 305381 orvisitourwebsite.

* Thisdoesnotapplytointernationalstudents.

**Subjecttoannualreview.

Costs and Funding

There are lots of different sources of funding to help your son or daughter cover the costs of studying. There are funds available for books and essential equipment for their course, travel, childcare costs or emergency hardship, plus a FREE breakfast club and meal scheme.


We aim to ensure that parents and carers receive full information about the course, College support and your son or daughter’s progress, if they are under the age of 18 at the start of their course. We will also be actively encouraging your involvement.

Ifastudentisovertheageof18atenrolment,theCollegeneedstheirpermissiontodiscussissuesregardingtheirstudieswithyou.

YouareabletomakeappointmentstoseeCollegestafftodiscussyoursonordaughter’sprogressatanytime,butparticularlyifyouhaveconcerns.

Progress reportsEachstudentwillhavetheirownIndividualLearningPlan,whichtheirtutorusestorecordprogressandtargets.Thisisusedtohelpthetutorswriteareportoneachstudent’sprogresstwiceayear.Parentsandcarersofthosestudentsaged18orunderwillbeinvitedtoparentsessionsthroughouttheyeartodiscusstheprogressreport.

Attendance Regularattendanceiskeytosuccess.Studentsarerequiredtoattendeverylesson,unlesstheyareillorthereissomeothergenuinereason.TheCollegehasasysteminplacesothatifastudent’sacademicworkisslippingortheyarenotattending,parentsandcarersofstudentsundertheageof18(on1Septembereachyear)willbeinformed.

Studentsareexpectedtoattendregularly,andifastudentisnotabletoattend,forwhateverreason,theyareexpectedtolettheCollegeknowinadvance.Aregisteristakenateveryclassandanyabsenceswillbefollowedupbythecoursetutor.Itisworthpointingoutthatsomefinancialsupportschemesarebasedon100%attendance.

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“Learners’ attendance and punctuality are good in all areas and their behaviour is outstanding.”Ofsted2012

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GCSEsWeofferGCSEsinEnglishandmathsforthosewhodidn’tachieveagradeCatschool.Thesewillbestudiedalongsidethestudent’schosencourse.TheCollegealsooffersaone-year,intensivefull-timeprogrammeconsistingofuptosixGCSEs,academicdevelopmentandtutorialsupport.Itgivesabroadrangeofqualifications,goodfoundationsforfurtheracademicstudyandanopportunitytoupdatepreviousqualificationsandimproveGCSEgrades.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)NVQsarework-relatedqualificationswhichapplythepracticalskillsandknowledgelearntatCollege,directlyintotheworkplace.Theycanbestudiedfull-timeattheCollegeorpart-timewhileinajob,workplacementoronanApprenticeship.

ApprenticeshipsForstudentswhowouldprefertofollowawork-basedroute,thereisachoicebetweenanApprenticeship(level2),anAdvancedApprenticeship(level3)oraHigherApprenticeship(level4).Apprenticesareemployedandreceiveawagewhilsttrainingwithanemployer.

A Levels (AS and A2 Levels)ThefirstyearofanALevelisastand-alonequalificationcalledanASLevel.TheASLevelcanbetoppedupwithafurtheryears’studytoafullALevel(alsoreferredtoasanA2).CityCollegePlymouthisoneofthelargestprovidersofALevelsinthearea,offeringthemononesiteandeitherasaprogrammeofALevelsorcombinedwithachoiceofvocationaloptions.

BTEC Subsidiary and Extended DiplomasThesearetwo-yearvocationalqualificationswhichblendpractical,careerfocussedskillsandacademicstudytoprepareyoungpeoplefordirectentryintoemploymentorforentryontouniversity-levelcourses(highereducation).Studentswillstudyforasubsidiarydiplomainyearoneandthencontinueontotheextendeddiplomainthesecondyear.

Level 1 and 2 Certificates and DiplomasTheseareone-yearcourseswhichallowstudentstoprogresseitherintoemploymentorontohigherlevelstudy.Allourlevel1and2qualificationshaveprogressionroutesontothenextlevelofstudy(subjecttosatisfactoryperformance).Formanystudentsthesecoursesofferanidealopportunitytodeveloptheirskills,learninginamorehands-onwayandimprovingtheirfuturecareerprospects.

Level 3 DiplomasThesearetwo-yearvocationalqualificationswhichpreparestudentsfordirectentryintoemploymentorenablethemtomoveontohighereducation(suchasauniversity-levelcourse).Somediplomasconsistofmorethanonequalificationandmanyofferadditionalrelatedqualificationstosupportapplicationstoworkoruniversityfollowingonfromthecourse.

Higher National Certificates Thesearehigher-levelqualificationswhichrelatetoaparticularemploymentsector,andtendtobeequivalenttothefirstand/orsecondstageofadegree.Theyareforstudentswhoareagedover18andhavesuccessfullycompletedanALevel,extendeddiplomaorotheradvancedlevelcourse(level3).

Foundation DegreesTheseareindustry-relatedhighereducationqualificationsequivalenttothefirstandsecondstageofadegree,developedbytheCollegewithemployers.Theyaredesignedtoincludeworkplaceexperience,learningandassessment,whilstalsoprovidingarouteforprogressiontothefinalyearofanamedhonoursdegreeatspecifieduniversitiesorintoemployment.

Functional skillsFunctionalskillsareasuiteofqualificationsformaths,Englishandinformationcommunicationtechnology(ICT),andareverypopularwithemployers.Ifstudentsdeveloptheirskillsinnumeracy,communicationandICTtheyaremorelikelytoachievetheirmainqualificationandbesuccessfulwhentheyprogresstothenextlevelorintoemployment.

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A Levels 18

Access to Higher Education Courses 22

Accounting & Finance, Level 5 28

Air Cabin Crew, Level 2 80

Audio & Music Production, Level 5 61

Beauty Therapy, Level 2 48

Beauty Therapy Techniques, Level 3 49

Boat Outfitting, Level 2 42

Bricklaying, Level 1 & 2 36

Bricklaying, Level 3 37

Building Services Engineering, Level 1 36

Business, Level 2 & 3 28

Business Management, Level 5 28

Business Marketing, Level 5 28

Catering & Hospitality Skills, Level E3/1 52

Childcare & Education, Level 2 & 3 32

Civil Engineering, Level 5 38

Computing, Level 3 56

Construction, Level 5 38

Dance, Level 3 60

Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Level 5 43

Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy, Level 5 44

Electrical Engineering, Level 3 43

English for Speakers of Other Languages, Level E 64

Enterprise Skills in Business, Level 3 28

Entry to the Uniformed Services, Level 1 68

Forensic Science, Level 3 & 5 72

Futures 1st, Level E/1/2 65

Games Design & Production, Level 5 57

Games Development, Level 2, 3 & 4 56

GCSE Programme 19

Hair & Beauty Sector (Beauty Therapy), Level 1 48

Hair & Beauty Sector (Hairdressing), Level 1 48

Hairdressing & Beauty Studies, Level E 48

Hairdressing (Cutting & Styling), Level 3 49

Health & Social Care, Level 1, 2 & 3 32

Hospitality & Tourism Management, Level 5 52

Live Events Production, Level 3 60

Live Sound, Level 5 61

Marine Engineering, Level 5 44

Mechanical Design & Manufacture, Level 5 44

Mechanical Engineering, Level 3 43

Mechanical Engineering, Level 5 44

Media, Level 2 & 3 56

Medical Science, Level 3 72

Motorcycle, Level 1 42

Motorsport, Level 1 42

Motortech, Level 2 42

Motortech, Level 3 43

Motor Vehicle, Level E 42

Multimedia & Technology, Level 2 56

Music Performance, Level 2 60

Music Practitioner, Level 3 60

Music Technology, Level 2 & 3 60

Naval Architecture, Level 5 44

Painting & Decorating, Level 1 36



Performing Arts, Level 3 60

Performing Arts, Level 4 & 5 61

Plastering, Level 1 36



Plumbing & Heating, Level 2 37

Plumbing & Heating, Level 3 38

Pre-Apprenticeship & Employment Programme, Level E/1 64

Prince’s Trust Team Programme, Level E/1/2 64

Professional Chefs & Food Service, Level 1/2 52

Professional Cookery, Level 3 52

Public Services, Level 2, 3 & 5 68

Skills Development (Independent Living), Level E 64

Skills Development (Monterey House), Level E 64

Skills Development (Project Search), Level 1 65

Skills Development (Transition to FE), Level E 64

Skills Development (Vocational), Level 1 65

Skills Development (Work Start), Level E 65

Software Development, Level 5 57

Sport, Level 1/2 & 3 76

Sports Therapy, Level 5 76

Strength Conditioning & Coaching, Level 5 76

Traineeships, Level 1/2 65

Travel & Tourism, Level 1, 2 & 3 80

Women’s & Men’s Hairdressing, Level 2 48

Wood Occupations, Level 1 36




Course Index

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To Cornwall

George Hotel To Tavistock

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