Post 16 Options2016

What happens next ?

Know the options

As you know…you must be in education or training until your 18th birthday1. Full-time Education

Wiltshire or Bath College

Sixth Form

2. Apprenticeship / Traineeship

3. Armed Forces You can apply for more than one optionYou MUST have Plan A and Plan B

College Courses Where can I find information ?

• WEB SITES and Careers Room for Prospectuses• Open Days Thursday 15th October 5pm – 7.00pm – Trowbridge Wednesday 7th October 5pm – 7.00pm – Chippenham Thursday 8th October 5pm – 7.00pm Salisbury Saturday 10th October 10am – 12pm – Lackham Trowbridge may also have an additional day in November

BATH COLLEGE – City Centre 12th November 4pm -7pm

• If you miss the Open Day, you can contact the College and ask to meet someone who can give you information

How do I decide on which course ?

• Know YOUR LEVELS – what GCSE and Btec grades are you likely to get ?

EVERY GRADE COUNTS • Once you have applied to College, you will be

interviewed – a chance to ask questions eg; what happens if I do not get a C in English or Maths ?

• Remember – Btec qualifications should lead to employment . Are there jobs available in that sector ?

Levels of QualificationsBtec Awards

If you have …… Level Reached

You can study ……

At least 4 GCSE grades at C and above , including English and Maths + Level 2 Btec awards

Level 2 Level 3 Btec Awards at either College or in the Sixth Form NB : If you do not get a grade C in English or Maths, you will need to continue to study these

4 GCSE grades at D + level 1 Btec awards

Level 1 Level 2 Btec Awards Functional Skills to acquire level 2 in English and Maths

GCSE grades at E-G + Btec Entry level awards

Entry level Level 1 Btec Awards Skills PathwayFoundation Learning Functional Skills

Research Career Pathways • Did you know that to become a Primary school

teacher : You could take a teaching degree following A

levels and level 3 Btec coursesYou could apply for a TA apprenticeship and

then follow a Foundation degree and a further teaching degree.

But to teach in a Primary school, you must have a grade B in Maths and English

Apprenticeships • You will need to find an employer; there are some vacancies on the

Wiltshire College website or go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Monthly database on school website Students Futures Apprenticeships • Apprenticeships have 3 levels : Intermediate, Advanced and Higher. • Advanced or level 3 apprenticeships require you to have Level 2

qualifications – grade C or above at GCSE or a merit in Btecs + grade C in English and Maths

• You will need to take a functional skills test for many Intermediate apprenticeships. Some will require a C in Maths and English

• Polly Wiggins will support you through the process. • TRAINEESHIPS are unpaid . Both work experience and training, for approx 6 months. May lead to apprenticeship

Trowbridge College Presentation on THURS 15th OCT What is the difference between Btecs and Apprenticeships ?Names to tutors please.

ApprenticeshipsWiltshire College last year

Advert Vacancies Location Job Role Closing Date Farm Apprentice with D Webb & Son 1 Chippenham Agriculture

(Lantra) 05/11/2013

Pound Farm are looking for a dedicated farming apprentice to assist on their 300 acre farm producing corn, potatoes and working with livestock. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Business Administration Apprenticeship with Drummond Heating Ltd

1 Salisbury Business and Administration (CFA)

10/11/2013

Drummond Heating are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Customer Service Apprentice with Sally Lunn's 1680 Limited

1 Bath Customer Service (CFA)

10/11/2013

The world famous Sally Lunns are looking for a general assistant to work as part of a team in our very busy restaurant, looking after our customers and providing them with bun magic! Delivered by Wiltshire College. Professional Cookery Apprenticeship with Sally Lunn's 1680 Limited

1 Corsham Catering and Professional Chefs

10/11/2013

The famous Sally Lunns restaurant are looking for a professional cookery apprentice to work alongside an experienced team, making a wide variety of sweet and savoury items in a very busy production kitchen. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Customer Support Apprentice with Continental Automotive Trading

1 Devizes Customer Service (CFA)

15/11/2013

We are looking for a customer support apprentice to join a leading supplier of diagnostic equipment and services to the automotive industry in Devizes, Wiltshire. Delivered by Wiltshire College. IT Apprentice with Wellington Academy

2 Andover IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals

19/11/2013

A fantastic opportunity to earn and learn as an IT engineer at a prostigious academy. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Grounds and Property Apprentice with Wellington Academy

1 Andover Horticulture (Lantra)

19/11/2013

Wellington Academy are looking for a dedicated Horticulture apprentice to assist in undertaking maintenance work of the Academy grounds and premises. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Finance and Admin Apprentice with Wellington Academy

1 Andover Accounting (FSP)

19/11/2013

The Wellington Academy are looking to appoint a finance and admin apprentice to support their busy finance department. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Admin Apprentice with Wellington Academy

1 Andover Business and Administration (CFA)

19/11/2013

We are looking for a Business Admin apprentice to support the busy 6th Form Centre at the Wellington Academy. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Automotive Apprentice Technician with Lloyd Specialist Developments Ltd

1 Warminster Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

30/11/2013

Lloyd Specialist Developments Ltd currently has a fantastic vacancy for a highly motivated apprentice to work as an automotive technician within our team. Delivered by Wiltshire College.

Data base of live Apprenticeships TRAINEESHIP in Football Coaching Traineeship 506128Wellington Academy (Andover) SP11 9RRTRAINEESHIP in Construction Traineeship 453951Community First (Devizes) SN11 9BWTRAINEESHIP in Customer Service Traineeship 455190Community First (Devizes) SN11 9BWApprentice Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant – Chippenham Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 506069

West Bromwich Leisure Centre (West Bromwich) SN15 3PA

Apprentice Chef Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 442170Foxham Inn & Restaurant (Chippenham) SN15 4NQ

Apprentice General Assistant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 442183Foxham Inn & Restaurant (Chippenham) SN15 4NQ

Apprentice Chef Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 500899At The Sign Of The Angel (Chippenham) SN15 2LB

Apprentice Light Vehicle Technician Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 507839MGS Garage (Chippenham) SN14 6NAAdvanced Apprentice Youth Worker (Chippenham) Advanced Level Apprenticeship 507318

Wiltshire College Chippenham (Chippenham) SN15 3QD

Operations Department Administrator Apprentice Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 503766Virtua Uk Limited (Chippenham) SN15 5FDApprentice Parts Operative Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 510088Platinum Nissan (Corsham) SN13 8AEHairdressing Apprentice Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 503172Willit & James (Devizes) SN10 3PUBusiness & Administration Apprentice C140 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 449123Crudwell Garage Ltd (Malmesbury) SN16 9EUApprentice Food and Beverage Assistant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 477775

Mercer's Of Marlborough (Marlborough) SN8 1BE

Apprentice Administrator Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 508580Haddon Training Ltd (Marlborough) SN8 2AGApprentice Competition Groom Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 486051Equestrian Heights (Melksham) SN12 6RRApprentice Beautician Intermediate Level Apprenticeship 506879Blush Beauty Studio (Pewsey) SN9 5AF

Sixth Form

Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 19th November

6:30pmA level and level 3 Btec courses

You will choose 3 or 4 subjects to take over two years.

What subjects will be offered, in partnership?

English Language and Literature

Biology Btec Performing Arts

History

English Literature Applied Science Drama and Theatre Studies

Business Studies

English Language Computing PE Btec Business

French Btec ICT Btec PE Maths

German Btec Health and Social Care

Childcare Further Maths

Spanish A Level Health and Social Care

Textiles Geography

Physics Music Art Sociology

Chemistry Btec Music Product Design Psychology

Geology Law Government & Politics

Philosophy of Religion

What next ?

If you are still undecided – use the support available Your tutor, DSP or other members of staff who

know you well. Mrs Thomas in tutor time

Careerpilot website – link from school website Careers appointment with Polly Wiggins. Book in

Resources or use website. Link from school website yourcareersportal.com (password: futures)

Use the Mock Exams and Parents Evening on 3rd Dec, to check your progress Tutors will track your

applications next Term

What next ? Destination Actions Deadline

College OPEN DAYS Applications online or print off Polly will assist with this. Drop in every Wednesday

Deadline = End of Term 2Interviews from November to March

Apprenticeships Prepare a CV Prepare a Personal Statement – can be up to 500 words Start to network – make enquiresAssembly Thurs 15th

Start to look for advertised apprenticeships from February 2016, to start in July to September

Sixth Form SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 19th Nov

Applications in Term 2Interviews in Term 3

You can now take control of YOUR future …….