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2020-2021 A Guide for
School Leavers
OPEN DAYS
OPEN DAYS We hold Open Days throughout the
year so you don’t have to just take
our word for why you should join us.
We want you to see for yourself!
Our City, Hillsborough, Olive Grove and Peaks Campuses
will be open on the dates across the page. You’ll have the
Thursday Thursday opportunity to:
24 th
October 2019
21
November 2019
st meet the people who will
be teaching you and discuss
in detail what your study
programme involves
see where you’ll be spending
your spare time on campus,
including our Lavazza coffee
shops, refectories, Revive
Beauty Salon and The Silver
tour our fantastic facilities and Plate Restaurant
see where you’ll be studying
get the chance to look
Tuesday Monday find out more about how at our sports teams and
to travel to our campuses, enrichment offer, and the
28 th
9 th including our excellent bus, clubs and societies we have
tram and rail links for you to join
speak to our Careers Team enjoy interactive taster
about your interests, ambitions sessions and discover what
January 2020 March 2020 and what career path to follow you like
to achieve them
find out what support will be
take a look at examples of available to you
work you’ll be doing on your
study programme
From 4pm – 7pm
Please note university level information To find out which subject areas are based at which campus on the
will be available at our City and Hillsborough night, take a look through the curriculum contents of this guide
Campuses only. or visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days
Head to www.sheffcol.ac.uk/open-days to book your place or just turn up on the day. We look forward to meeting you!
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CONTENTS
“I HAVE GAINED
SO MUCH Open Days
Welcome
Join us
01
04
06
Getting you ready for work
Gaining career experience
Skills academies
32
34
36
FROM MY
The Silver Plate Restaurant 08 English and Maths 38
Revive Hair and Beauty Salon 10 Student support 40
Learning Resource Centres 12 Money 42
Campuses across the city 12 Transport 44
TIME AT THE
Student experience 14 Careers index 48
Sport 18 Course contents 60
Clubs, trips and societies 20 A Levels 140
SHEFFIELD
Students’ Union 22 Apprenticeships 144
Teaching 24 How to apply 150
What can I study? 26 Entry requirements 152
COLLEGE.”
Daniel Ashmore
Former catering student and Head Chef of The Pompadour
restaurant at the five-star Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh
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WELCOME
Deciding on your next steps after leaving
school is exciting and liberating!
You get to choose the subjects that you In addition to some great study
enjoy, and which play to your interests programmes and facilities, we provide
and strengths. valuable careers information, advice
and guidance as you progress towards
There’s an exhilarating sense of
achieving your goals.
freedom that comes with that, as well
as responsibility. We are here to help After completing studies with us, the
you make the choice that is right for you. majority of our students go on to a
wide range of destinations, including
We offer a great range of study
Apprenticeships, further training,
programmes that will help you go further
employment and university. On average, learners who achieve a Level
in education, training, employment and
your long-term career. We are really proud of our diverse 3 qualification will earn £6,888 a year more
student community and offer many than someone with no formal qualifications
You will be able to start at the qualification
enrichment activities, including trips,
that is best for you with the opportunity
sports and getting involved with our in the Sheffield City Region. This equates
to progress in your career pathway. to approximately £261.7 thousand in
Students’ Union.
Our students learn in multi-million pound
College life is different from school. higher earnings over a working lifetime.
facilities at four main campuses across
Do get in touch to find out more.
the city, all easily accessible by public
We look forward to welcoming you.
transport.
Angela Foulkes
Chief Executive and Principal,
The Sheffield College
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JOIN US
At The Sheffield College you have an unrivalled
choice of study programmes and A Levels to
choose from.
Alternatively, you may prefer to gain To give you every opportunity to
experience and new skills on-the- succeed, we include masterclasses by
job whilst earning a wage with an professionals, visits to the workplace,
Apprenticeship. We offer exactly the industry placements, mentoring, careers
Civil Engineering
right option to help you go further; advice, projects set by employers, and
not only in the first instance but also opportunities to exhibit work and make
as you grow, develop and progress. presentations in everything we do.
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Our study programmes, A Levels and All of this comes from within a college
Apprenticeships focus on your personal that sits at the heart of a vibrant city
and academic development, as well as alongside two of the UK’s largest
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your progression to help you achieve universities. With over 50,000 students
your career goals as we work with you in Sheffield, student life is rich, varied
throughout your journey. and enjoyable.
Our key focus is ensuring your career With us, you’ll be able to join sports
success, and creating opportunities and teams, societies and clubs, enjoy days
experiences so that you gain as many out and trips away, and take advantage
key employability skills as possible. of our fantastic fitness, beauty and
By the time you leave us, we want you catering facilities.
to feel confident applying for university
We look forward to welcoming you.
or employment so that you stand out
in competitive situations.
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Sample menu
THE SILVER PLATE
Starters
Smoked haddock fishcake, hollandaise sauce
RESTAURANT
Goat’s cheese & herb parfait, beetroot
Roasted tomato & basil soup
Mains
Pan fried hake, mussel chowder
Nestled within our City Campus overlooking Rump of Seven Hills lamb, Sand Hutton asparagus,
wild garlic pesto & fondant potato
the Sheffield skyline, The Sheffield College has
Sweet potato, caramelised onion & spinach tart, watercress
a culinary secret we would like to share with served with seasonal vegetables
you – The Silver Plate Restaurant.
Desserts
As a catering and hospitality student In addition, The Silver Plate Restaurant
Chocolate mousse, toasted marshmallow & hazelnuts
at The Sheffield College, you’ll get the has retained its award of the prestigious
opportunity to train and work in our AA College Rosette Highly Commended Yorkshire parkin, Tomlinson’s rhubarb
incredible, award-winning restaurant. award. Crème brulee, lavender shortbread
The Silver Plate is managed by our Our students working in the restaurant
fantastic catering and hospitality have also won numerous awards,
students under the supervision of our including Young Restaurant Team of the
expert staff; some of whom are Master Year and Young Master Chef of the Year.
Chefs of Great Britain.
The Silver Plate Restaurant has links with
Serving exquisite, varied and locally a range of top industry chefs who are
sourced food throughout the week, the past students of The Sheffield College.
award-winning Silver Plate Restaurant They include Rupert Rowley, former
allows students to showcase their talent Head Chef of Michelin starred restaurant
as we host tasting menus, lunch and Fischer’s at Baslow, and Tom Lawson of
evening meals, and our sought after AA Rosette restaurant, Rafters. These
themed nights to the public. chefs regularly hold guest lectures
for our students and support them to
Students get the chance to go further
provide our customers with the highest
in the kitchens or front-of-house roles
quality food and service.
as they provide high quality food and
exceptional silver service. If you’re interested in studying catering
and hospitality, we feel confident in
The department has recently been
saying there’s no better place to do it
awarded a much coveted Hospitality
than The Silver Plate Restaurant and
Guild Gold accreditation, with
The Sheffield College.
Patisserie and Food & Beverage Service
recognised as Centres for Excellence. Make sure you pop in and take a look
when you visit one of our Open Days.
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REVIVE HAIR AND
BEAUTY SALON
Whether you’re a budding hair stylist, beauty
therapist, beautician or make-up artist, hair and
beauty study programmes and Apprenticeships at
The Sheffield College give you the opportunity to
learn your trade in our hair and beauty salon, Revive.
Revive is open to the public, and As a hair and beauty student you’ll
operates exactly like every other hair be an integral part of the team, with
and beauty salon in Sheffield; with responsibilities to represent and
receptionists, paying facilities and real promote the salon, keep the salon Revive sample treatments
customers. stocked, look after customers and
perform treatments – exactly as you AM PM
will when you enter the world of work.
Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour
Monday Lash, Brow and Tanning
Services, Lash, Brow and Tanning
Advanced Colour and Cutting
Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour
Tuesday Services, Advanced Facials, Full
Services
Body Massage, Pamper Package
Advanced Cutting Services, Advanced Cutting and Colour,
Wednesday Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing,
Eye Treatments and Facial Eye Treatments and Facial
Advanced Cutting and Colour
Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour
Thursday Services, Advanced Facials, Full
Services, Lash, Brow and Tanning
Body Massage, Pamper Packages
Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and
Blow-dry, Sets, Cutting and Colour
Colour Services, Manicure,
Friday Services, Manicure, Pedicure,
Pedicure, Waxing, Eye Treatments
Waxing, Eye Treatments and Facial
and Facial
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
CAMPUSES
At each of our four main campuses we have
a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re
more commonly known amongst our students.
ACROSS
Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield
a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the
resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly
and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access
an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced
including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to
THE CITY
videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study.
range of electronic resources through
Throughout the year, the LRC offers
our online Discovery Service.
workshops on essential study skills
The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and
a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their
supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we
our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather
of staff who offer one-to-one support than later.
with study skills, as well as subject-specific
As a student at The Sheffield College,
study support.
you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our
campuses, regardless of which one you
study at.
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
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Construction workshops Science labs
Dental labs Sports hall
Digital classrooms The Sheffield Sixth Form
Early years sensory rooms The Silver Plate Restaurant
Hospital ward Training kitchens If you require childcare, our on-site
nursery is available to students.
Please contact info@sheffcol.ac.uk
for more information.
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
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fine art & print workshops On-site nursery College,
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study support.
you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our
3G sports pitch Photography studios
campuses, regardless of which one you
Automated glasshouses study at. Science labs
Fitness suites Sports hall
Floristry studios Sprung floor dance studios
Learning Resource Centre Theatre
Mac suites TV studio & control room
Music rehearsal & recording Veterinary suites
studios
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
At each of our four main campuses we have
a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re
more commonly known amongst our students.
Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield
a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the
resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly
and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access
an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced
including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to
videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study.
range of electronic resources through
Throughout the year, the LRC offers
our online Discovery Service.
workshops on essential study skills
The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and
a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their
supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we
our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather
of staff who offer one-to-one support than later.
with study skills, as well as subject-specific
As a student at The Sheffield College,
study support.
you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our
campuses, regardless of which one you
study at.
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
PEAKS
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a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re
more commonlyWaterthorpe Greenway,
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you first startPeaks Campus
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resources to support your learning
of the city has
College you will have an induction in the
LRC. The staff there will explain exactly
a friendly and relaxed
and help you go further. We have what they do and atmosphere.
how you can access
their support. You will also be introduced
an excellent collection of resources,
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to the lending
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we operate
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a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their
supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we
our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather
of staff who offer one-to-one support than later.
with study skills, as well as subject-specific
As a student at The Sheffield College,
study support.
Classrooms you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our
campuses, regardless of which one you
Climbing wall study at.
Learning Resource Centre
Science labs
The Attic learning space
The Loft canteen Peaks Campus also has excellent transport links with a tram stop
right outside, and regular trams to and from the city centre.
Social area (including pool Peaks offers study programmes including health and social
tables and table tennis tables) care, games design and public services, and has a close-knit
community feel.
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
OLIVE GROVE
At each of our four main campuses we have
a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re
more commonlyOlive Grove
known Road, S2 3GE
amongst our students.
Olive Grove When
Our Learning Resource Centres offer is The Sheffield
you first College’s
start at The Sheffield
home of electrical
a wide variety of print and electronic
resources to support your learning
installation,
College you will have an induction in the
LRC. The staff there will explain exactly
engineering, gas fitting,
and help you go further. We have what they do and howmotor
you can access
their support. You will also be introduced
an excellent collection of resources,
vehicle and plumbing, and
to the lending system
including books, journals, newspapers, we is justto a
operate
five minute walk
enhancedown
videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide your study.the road from
range of electronic resources through
our City Campus.
our online Discovery Service.
Throughout the year, the LRC offers
workshops on essential study skills
The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and
a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their
supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we
our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather
of staff who offer one-to-one support than later.
with study skills, as well as subject-specific
As a student at The Sheffield College,
study support.
3D printer Manufacturing
you’ll have access to LRCs at engineering
all of our
campuses, regardless of which one you
Body and paint respraystudy
studio
at. Motor vehicle workshops
CAD machinery Plumbing and gas fitting
Car ramps Tyre fitting machines
Electrical engineering Wheel balancing machines
Electrical installation Virtual welding suite
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LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTRES
At each of our four main campuses we have
a Learning Resource Centre – or LRC as they’re
more commonly known amongst our students.
Our Learning Resource Centres offer When you first start at The Sheffield
a wide variety of print and electronic College you will have an induction in the
resources to support your learning LRC. The staff there will explain exactly
and help you go further. We have what they do and how you can access
an excellent collection of resources, their support. You will also be introduced
including books, journals, newspapers, to the lending system we operate to
videos, CDs, DVDs and access to a wide enhance your study.
range of electronic resources through
Throughout the year, the LRC offers
our online Discovery Service.
workshops on essential study skills
The Learning Resources Team provide such as notetaking, research and
a proactive and responsive service, referencing. You’ll definitely find their
supporting the learning needs of all of skills workshops very useful and we
our students. We have a dedicated team recommend seeing them sooner rather
of staff who offer one-to-one support than later.
with study skills, as well as subject-specific
As a student at The Sheffield College,
study support.
you’ll have access to LRCs at all of our
campuses, regardless of which one you
study at.
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STUDENT
EXPERIENCE
Career
experience
When you join The Sheffield College you’re
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joining us for far more than a qualification.
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For us, it’s about your whole experience As you begin to start completing
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as we put you at the heart of everything applications for further study and/or
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we do. We want to help you progress employment, your main qualification
YOU
through your qualifications so that you will only be one of the things taken into
can achieve your end goal, whatever consideration.
that might be. From the minute you
Universities and employers will also
walk through the door, the experience
want to know about your employability
and the environment that we create is
skills, your personal development and
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focused on maximising your potential.
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for a fresh and focused career pathway. student experience at The Sheffield
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We will help you to go further by College will ensure that you are
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equipping you with the skills, knowledge equipped with everything you need
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and expertise to successfully apply for in order for you to be successful.
jobs, Apprenticeship vacancies and
See the next few pages for some
university level study.
examples of what we offer to our Enrichment
Joining us is one of the first steps you students during their time with us.
take towards the world of work so we
ensure that your experience is designed
specifically around your needs and also
what employers are looking for.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE – English, Maths and
study skills support
Student support
We want you to know that you
WHAT’S INCLUDED? Apprenticeship applications, can always ask us for help with
university applications and job anything to do with your study
applications; you will find that all programme, Apprenticeship and
of these applications will be asking progress. We will monitor and
you to prove that you have grade 4 support your learning through
English and Maths qualifications. tutorials. During your tutorials
we will be able to address
Why are they so important? Well, any concerns that you have,
it’s because they are unavoidable. update you on progression and
You’ll be using them in just about employment opportunities,
everything you do, whatever that and support you with filling in
happens to be. applications for future courses,
Your technical/academic qualification We will help you to gain those university or a job.
qualifications alongside your You will be able to access expert
When you enrol to study with us, you are signing up for a technical or academic course if you need to improve support from our Careers Team
qualification. It’ll be one of the qualifications that you will find at the back of this them to the required level. during your studies.
guide and have hopefully come to find out more about at one of our Open Days.
See page 38 for more details See page 40 for more details
You’ll spend your time working with us to achieve this qualification before
progressing to the next qualification, university level study or employment.
Employability skills During lessons, career fairs and
Enrichment Career experience other events, we will develop your
Employability skills are also known employability skills by explaining
Pursuing hobbies, interests and Gaining experience in relevant as key skills, which should give you how you can demonstrate them in
sports whilst studying is a great industries to your qualification is an indication of how important they interviews and applications, and in
way to keep yourself mentally really important and something are. They are the personal skills that your working life.
and physically active, meet like- employers expect to see on job everyone requires if they want to be
Our Careers Team can also support
minded people, and get involved applications. successful at university or in work,
you with other tips and advice
in the things that you love. including:
Getting that experience can be for interviews and completing
Whether it’s just for fun or difficult, so we make sure that you time-management applications.
competitively, our enrichment complete industry tasters as part
offer gives you opportunities of your college experience. We will problem solving
to join clubs, societies and match you to a placement based
sports teams, as well as to go on your study programme and communication
on exclusive trips and visits. interests, and support you through
working as a team
the process, providing regular
GO FURTHER
We can also support you with
feedback and training. initiative
enterprise skills if setting up your
own business is of interest to you. See page 34 for more details
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SPORT
Sport lies deep in the roots of Sheffield and its
people. We take an enormous amount of pride
in the city’s rich sporting heritage.
At The Sheffield College you will have If you’re a serious competitor, our
the chance to be part of our sports teams football and netball teams give you the
and continue the city’s sporting legacy opportunity to represent the college in
on our floodlit, 3G all-weather pitches the British Colleges League to compete
at Hillsborough, in our fully equipped and develop your skills at a national level.
gyms, sports halls and dance studios.
Our Basketball Academy play in the
You don’t need to be enrolled on a invitation-only Academy Basketball
sport study programme to get involved, League (ABL) due to their continued
everyone has the opportunity to take success. Joining The Sheffield College
part in any of the sessions at any of our Basketball Academy and studying
campuses, which include: our Level 3 Sport Basketball Elite
Performance Route will give you the
athletics chance to train with professional coaches
at the college and play in this top league.
badminton
We also prepare you to compete in the
basketball Association of Colleges regional and
national competitions.
cricket
If you’d rather just get involved for a
football bit of fun and to keep fit as part of your
enrichment, we have activities for you
futsal too! You’ll also have access to our gym
facilities and sports halls which you can
table tennis book for your own activities.
Our sports activators will also be
Of course, it’s up to you as to how
hosting activities at different campuses
seriously you want to take it.
throughout the year from tennis, indoor
cricket and 5-a-side football.
If you love sport, this is the place to be.
18 19A Guide for School Leavers 2020/2021 www.sheffcol.ac.uk CLUBS, TRIPS AND SOCIETIES We go further to ensure that you get the best learning and cultural experiences possible to enhance your time with us. Recently, we’ve taken students to New York, Beijing, London, Berlin, Morocco, Iceland, Bruges, behind the scenes at East Midlands Airport, Whitby and even Florence in Italy. There’s a club and society for almost everything, from Chess through to our Media Society – perfect for pursuing hobbies new and old, and meeting like-minded people who share your passions. Remember, if we don’t have what you’re looking for, we’ll help you to set up your own! Here’s a list of a few below: Arts club LGBTQ Athletics Media society Badminton Netball Book club Students’ Union Chess Table tennis Dance club Tennis Enterprise Volleyball Fitness classes Volunteering Football Embrace it! Go on a number of trips, join clubs and try new activities that can enhance your time at college. 20 21
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STUDENTS’ UNION
Your Students’ Union gives you the chance to influence
and input on the shape of The Sheffield College of now,
and in the future. Your SU gives you a voice and a platform
for change, a chance to express your views, and the Over the past few years the SU have achieved a lot! Since relaunching they have
placed equality at the forefront of their work, including:
opportunity to make a real impact on community, local,
national and educational matters. working to defeat the discrimination introducing clubs and societies for
and stigma attached to mental health all students
discussing lowering the voting age to becoming the first FE college to have
Your SU acts as an independent body They provide services alongside those
16 with MPs a Camerados living room
working in partnership with the college already provided by the college, hosting
to provide the best quality education events and stalls to raise awareness of running a voter registration drive to setting up online voting for student
and experience to students. issues which are important to you – all to ensure students had the right to vote in elections
make your experience at The Sheffield the 2017 General Election, helping over
The SU is led by a student-elected
College even better. 200 students to register discussing English and Maths GCSE
President and is supported on the
college’s governing body by a student resits with the national media
governor, and on the union by 12 other promoting the Love Our Colleges
part-time voluntary executive officers. campaign for fairer funding for FE colleges
The affiliation to the National Union 10% off at Co-op supermarkets
of Students means our students are
10% off at ASOS
YOSH KOSMINSKY
eligible to buy an NUS Totum card LGBT Officer
(powered by NUS extra), costing 25% off Odeon cinema student
only £14.99 for 12 months. This card priced tickets
offers fantastic discounts at hundreds “I’m delighted to have been able to support LGBTQ+
Up to 40% off at Las Iguanas
of shops, restaurants and cinemas students at The Sheffield College and empower them to
across the city and online, including: 42,000 international discounts
create the spaces they want and need. We need to do
more for our LGBTQ+ young people, our disabled young
Buy your card online or from the SU president!
people and our young people of colour.”
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TEACHING
Insight, knowledge, passion and commitment.
Real industry experts. Our excellent teaching staff
have worked, or are still working, in the industry
that you are trying to break into.
They are all about you. It’s their job to networking and arrange some
support you on your career path from unrivalled behind-the-scenes trips to
start to finish. They go further to help the workplace.
you go further.
This experience is invaluable to your
The industry insight that our tutors progression and their passion for the
possess allows them to share their industry gives you a fantastic advantage
knowledge and experiences with when it comes to applying for a job.
you, including what to expect when And, of course, they want to see their
you qualify, what problems you might industry be the best it possibly can be in
experience and how to overcome them. the future – that’s where you come in!
It also means they can open doors for
JOE HUNT
Catering Tutor at The Sheffield College
“Before teaching I worked for Hugh Fearnley
Whittingstall’s River Cottage. Now I love
passing on my skills and knowledge to the
next generation of chefs.”
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WHAT CAN I STUDY? We offer three different career routes:
APPRENTICESHIPS
Working out what to do after you finish school If the classroom isn’t an environment where you thrive,
to help you get the career you want can be and you’d like to earn a wage, learn on-the-job and work
overwhelming and a little confusing. There are so towards a qualification, one of our Apprenticeships would
many choices and different study options to think be perfect for you.
about, but it’s also very exciting!
You’ll be employed in a full-time job, All Apprenticeships are subject to
working for one of the companies we finding an employer, either from one
We’ve broken it down so you can have requirements, and work out which suits work with to develop the skills you need of our live vacancies or one of your
a clear look at the differences between you and your ambitions best. Don’t to be successful. Typically you’ll spend own. Apprenticeships are offered at
them all and how they work. Take note worry if you’re still unsure, we can help one day a week in college and the rest of Intermediate, Advanced and Higher
of the advantages of each, the entry with careers advice to clear things up. your working week with your employer. levels, meaning there is the opportunity
for you to progress and study up to
degree level – our team will help you
find a vacancy which is suited best to
your interests and career journey.
Level of study Typical entry requirements
Intermediate Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 3, including
(Level 2) a minimum grade 3 in English Language
and Maths*
Advanced Apprenticeship 4 GCSEs of a minimum grade 4, including
(Level 3) a minimum grade 4 in English Language 1
and Maths*
*Please note that a number of Apprenticeships require qualifications and
grades set by employers that are additional to than those stated above.
Call us on 0114 260 2600 today or email info@sheffcol.ac.uk for further advice Please visit www.sheffcol.ac.uk/apprenticeships for more detailed information.
and information. For careers advice, please email CEIAG@sheffcol.ac.uk
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Level Explanation Typical entry requirements
STUDY PROGRAMMES of study
Entry If you currently have no formal No formal qualifications but
Level qualifications this may be your you will be invited for an
If you’d like to stay in full-time education and prefer the best option. Entry Level study interview/assessment
idea of job-specific technical qualifications, our study programmes offer a basic
2
understanding of a subject area,
programmes are perfect for you. You’ll learn career-specific help to enhance your career
skills in facilities that replicate the ones you’ll eventually prospects, and improve your
work in. When you have applied, you will be invited to an English and Maths skills
interview with the course tutors who will place you on the right Level 1 Level 1 study programmes are 4 GCSEs at grade 2,
qualification in relation to your career journey and interests. practical and prepare you with including English Language
skills for a specific career. You will
gain a wide range of background
knowledge in your chosen subject.
There will be the chance to improve
your English, Maths and ICT skills
Level 2 Level 2 study programmes equip 4 GCSEs at grade 3,
you with the skills you need for a including English Language
specific career. You will start to
Some study programmes
specialise in the areas you find the
with high practical content
most interesting, but are still broad
will require you to start at
enough to give you a wide range
Level 1 as you will need to
of progression opportunities if
build skills in these areas
you’re not sure what you’d like to
do in the future
Level 3 Level 3 study programmes usually 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or
last one or two years, and offer above, plus a grade 4 or
more specialised, advanced above in English Language
learning which give you the skills
Some study programmes
and knowledge to progress directly
with high practical content
into a job, a Higher Apprenticeship
will require you to start at
or university level course
Level 1 as you will need to
build skills in these areas
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A LEVELS
Hopes of going to university? A Levels are a great
way to get there. Typically you’ll study three or
four academic subjects of your choice, consisting
of exams and coursework as you work towards
gaining UCAS points, and improving your study
and research skills.
Level of study Typical entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English
3 A Levels
Language and Maths
6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, including English
4 A Levels
Language and Maths
3
Certain A Levels will require a grade 6 or above in a specific subject. Please
refer to our website for more detailed information.
Please note all entry requirements are to be used as a guide only.
You’ll find the most detailed and up-to-date entry requirements for each
study programme on our website (www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses). Course
specific entry requirements are at the back of this guide. For some of our study
programmes you may need to have specific subjects and grades at GCSE level
as part of our entry requirements.
If you haven’t got a grade 4 or 5 and above in GCSE English and Maths, don’t
worry. On the majority of our study programmes we are able to support you to
get this alongside your main qualification.
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GETTING YOU
READY FOR WORK
As our study programmes are designed to help you go
further, we work closely with a number of employers
to ensure you receive the exact skills, industry-specific
knowledge and opportunities to make you stand out
throughout your career. This year our students have had the
opportunity to work with a number of companies on a range
of live projects, be part of masterclasses and much more.
Just to give you an idea, this year our students have had the opportunity
to work with the following companies:
Aston Hall Hotel Playmania
Copthorne Hotel Premier Inn
JONAH JERRISON-CARTER Department for Education Sheffield International Venues
Graphic design student
Drop Dead Clothing Sheffield Sports Stadiums
“I really enjoyed the experience of working Ecco Theatre Arts Sheffield United Football Club
with a professional company for a live Greene King Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
assignment. I was provided with a fantastic
JD Sports Fashion PLC SUMO Digital
insight into professional design practice,
which has dramatically enhanced my studies.” MAG Orthotics Ltd Trevor French Photography
McDonald’s Vets For Pets
Mercure Hotel Wetherspoons
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GAINING CAREER
EXPERIENCE
To help you gain the career experience that you need
to go further, we support you to build and develop key
employability skills, confidence and your CV to make sure
you’re ready for work.
As a student at The Sheffield College, Enrichment activities
you will be expected to participate in The activities and experiences you enjoy
one or more of the below activities: both inside and outside of college are
amazing for the development of skills
Industry tasters
such as commitment, good citizenship,
Industry tasters are an introduction
initiative, leadership and team spirit.
to the workplace and allow you to
experience what it is like to undertake a Enrichment activities fit into your
job; working alongside and supervised timetable and will be offered internally
by staff already in the work environment. or externally to ensure you get a good
Tasters may be a project that you work choice to match your needs and interests.
on with an external employer.
Enterprise
Industry placements Fancy yourself as an entrepreneur or
Industry placements will give you a future business owner? Our enterprise
valuable opportunity to put your learning opportunities will teach you more about
into practice, develop your technical risk taking, finances, planning, media and
skills and become more employable. marketing. Giving you the opportunity to
You will experience a placement that be bold and creative, enterprise will be
is in a job role relevant to your study a great choice of enrichment activity.
programme and career aspirations.
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SKILLS ACADEMIES
We’ve been working hard to create some exclusive
opportunities for career experience with a host of new
employers.
Our brand new skills academies are in The academies will all have their
partnership with a number of local and own interactive classrooms or spaces
national employers. They will provide within the college that are branded
you with specialist opportunities related in their colours.
to the activities of the business which is
attached to that academy, as well as the WANdisco
chance to:
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
explore all aspects of the businesses
Millgate
listen to specialist speakers
Sheffield Sharks
go on workplace visits
PJ Taste
undertake industry placements
The 2 Sisters
work on special projects
Greene King
be part of Masterclasses
MSK
gain references for your CV
Kryolan
Discovery STEM Education
Liberty Speciality Steels
Roastology
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Young adults seeking work
ENGLISH AND MATHS
are 50% more likely to
succeed if they hold GCSEs
To be successful in your career, you’re going to need
a minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
They are essential for your future progression,
whether onto a higher level study programme,
university, an Apprenticeship or into employment.
We want you to achieve your full or applying for new opportunities. If you
potential. If you don’t already have a are committed to going further, your
grade 4 in these vital subjects when English and Maths skills are essential.
you join us, English and Maths will
Not only will you be developing your
form an essential part of your studies
skills in English and Maths, you will also
whatever subject you’re studying. At the
be developing your communication and
beginning of the year we will assess your
employability skills, making your CV
skills in English and Maths, and enrol you
stand out further. Tutors will work closely
in the appropriate class where necessary.
with you to make sure that you make
Classes will focus on embedding English good progress. We hope that you will
and Maths skills so that they will come enjoy studying these subjects with us.
naturally to you when studying, working
Lessons are engaging and your tutors will pass on their enthusiasm and passions for
their subjects, as well as offering:
catch-up sessions run by English and revision sessions during term-time and
Maths specialists during the holidays
Your success in English and Maths is at the heart of everything we do at
masterclasses on key areas of the dedicated resources, such as a GCSE
The Sheffield College, and crucial to everything you will do when you progress
syllabus English revision website
into work or further learning. We look forward to helping you achieve this.
online resources so that you can one-to-one support
Contact us on: info@sheffcol.ac.uk or 0114 260 2600 for more information.
complete further study at home
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STUDENT SUPPORT
We want your college experience to be as enjoyable as
possible. We believe that you shouldn’t have to worry about
too much other than concentrating on having a great time
and doing well on your study programme or Apprenticeship.
That’s why we have a fantastic Student Support Team who
are always on hand to help you with any questions, concerns
or problems that you might face whilst at college.
Our Student Support Team will help Careers advice
you with just about anything, from We know that the decisions you make
supporting you with issues of a personal now can help shape your future career
nature, your travel to and from college, or path to university. That’s why we have
and even running through the financial our Careers Team on hand to help you
support that may be available to you. plan your future. We will work with you
individually, talking you through your
If you require help with your studies,
ideas and looking at the progression
including in-class support, support with
options open to you. You will also be
exams or a learning or physical disability,
able to access advice through in–class
we can help.
sessions, or at careers fairs and events
If you’ve got any problems whilst at that we hold regularly.
college, no matter how small, come and
For example, we can support you through
have a chat with our Student Support
the UCAS application process via a tutor
Team and we’ll do everything we
group session or 1-2-1, or keep you up-
possibly can to make your life that little
to-speed with new opportunities and
bit easier!
pathways in the ever-changing job market.
You can contact our Careers Team on
CEIAG@sheffcol.ac.uk
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MONEY
At The Sheffield College we will always do
our best to support you through your studies,
including with your finances.
We have a specialist support team who can give you all the advice you
need, including what financial support might be available to you so
that you don’t go short during your studies.
Have a look at the following information to see if you are eligible
for any of the financial support options. For the most up-to-date
information and to check your eligibility, please visit
www.sheffcol.ac.uk/financial-support
FREE COLLEGE MEALS TRAVEL PASSES
If you meet the eligibility criteria we’ll Students (including Apprentices)
be able to support you with some of The Sheffield College who live in
free meals at college. You’ll get a set South Yorkshire are eligible for a 16– STUDENT SUPPORT FUNDS
amount of money that you can use 18 Travel Pass, entitling pass holders
within the college shops and diners to cheaper travel on buses and trams If you are enrolled with us you may be If childcare is affecting your opportunity
each day you’re in college. This will be in South Yorkshire. Pass holders eligible to receive support towards the for further study and you are 19 or under,
added to your student ID card which are also entitled to half-price fares cost of: you may be able to get extra help via the
allows you to purchase items via our on Northern train services in South Care to Learn Scheme. Go to www.gov.
contactless payment system. Yorkshire. You can apply for a student travel uk/care-to-learn for more information.
pass at www.travelsouthyorkshire.
books and materials If you are aged 20+, you can apply for
com or purchase a value pass from
us at reception, including a college- uniform and equipment the 20+ Childcare Support Fund from
specific product for all ages. the Financial Support Team.
essential course trips You can find application forms for our
Student Support Fund and Childcare
DBS checks needed for your course
Support Fund at: www.sheffcol.ac.uk/
19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS (previously known as CRB)
financial-support
childcare
If you are aged 19 or over, there could be a loan available to help fund your study.
You can find full details at: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
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TRANSPORT To plan your route to us, simply:
Go to www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
and click on the ‘Journey Planner’
We’re easy to get to.
No matter which of our campuses you’re trying to reach,
all are easily accessible by public transport and within
walking distances of tram and bus stops. Our City Campus Enter your postcode and
is right by the bus and train station too! the postcode of the college
campus you’re going to
Trams come every 5–10 minutes or so, and buses are
frequent to all of our campuses if you don’t fancy the walk.
Each campus also contains secure cycle parking.
The Sheffield College by tram stop Select ‘Arrive By’ and enter a time
before you are due to start college
CITY The Sheffield College/Granville Road
HILLSBOROUGH Hillsborough Interchange
Choose your route of travel
making sure you give yourself
OLIVE GROVE The Sheffield College/Granville Road
enough time to get to us
PEAKS Moss Way
To get home, simply swap the
postcodes in the journey planner
and plan your route back!
View our discounted travel fares at
www.sheffcol.ac.uk/student-support/travel
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CAREERS INDEX
We know that there are a lot of different
jobs out there. The list of job roles and job
titles can be endless!
Over the next few pages we have listed a
sample of the careers each of our subject
areas can lead to. We hope that this will give
you an idea of the career opportunities our
qualifications will give you.
It will also be helpful if you know what career
you want to do but don’t know what to study
to get there.
Please note that this is just a guide and these careers
may need other supporting qualifications.
If you would like to find out more information about
our qualifications and career opportunities, contact
our Careers Team who can advise on the best routes
to employment.
CEIAG@sheffcol.ac.uk
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Animal Care 62 Aviation, Tourism and Events 70 Court legal adviser Head chef
Credit controller Hotel manager
Air cabin crew
Animal care worker Crown prosecutor Hotel porter
Airline customer service agent
Animal technician Customer services manager Hotel receptionist
Band manager
Assistance dog trainer Economic development officer Publican
Charity fundraiser
Botanist Economist Restaurant manager
Events manager
Countryside ranger Finance officer Street food trader
Exhibition designer
Dog handler Hotel receptionist Waiting staff
Festival organiser
Environmental consultant Human resources assistant Wine merchant
Hotel and accommodation manager
Environmental health officer Human resources manager
Leisure attendant Childcare and Education 82
Farm worker Insurance broker
Tourist guide Careers adviser
Farmer Legal executive
Travel agent Childminder
Kennel worker Legal secretary
Visitor attraction general manager Children’s nurse
RSPCA inspector Paralegal
Volunteer organiser English as a Foreign Language
Vet Pensions adviser (EFL) teacher
Wedding planner
Veterinary nurse Retail buyer Early years teacher
Zookeeper Sales administrator
Business 74 Education welfare officer
Zoologist Sales manager
Accounting technician Further education lecturer
Solicitor Headteacher
Administration assistant
Automotive 66
Tax adviser Higher education lecturer
Advertising executive
Auto electrician
Bank manager Nursery manager
Catering and Hospitality 78
Automotive engineer
Barrister Nursery worker
Garage owner Baker
Bookkeeper Playworker
Motor mechanic Bar staff
Business adviser Primary school teacher
Tyre, exhaust or windscreen fitter Cake decorator
Business analyst Secondary school teacher
Vehicle body repairer Catering manager
Business development manager Special educational needs
Vehicle paint technician Chef (SEN) teacher
Business project manager
Cruise ship steward Speech and language therapist
Chief executive
Food scientist Teaching assistant
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Civil Engineering 86 Furniture restorer Product designer Hair and Beauty 104
Gas service technician Prop maker
Archaeologist Barber
Heating and ventilation engineer Set designer
Building site inspector Beauty consultant
Joiner Signwriter
Building surveyor Beauty therapist
Kitchen and bathroom fitter Textile designer
Civil engineer Hairdresser
Oil and gas operations manager Web designer
Civil engineering technician Hairdressing salon manager/owner
Painter and decorator Web developer
General practice surveyor Make-up artist
Roofer
Land and property valuer and Nail technician
auctioneer Scaffolder Engineering 100
Spa manager
Land surveyor Shopfitter Aerospace engineer
Landscape architect Signmaker Broadcast engineer
Health and Social Care 108
Planning and development surveyor Welder CAD technician
Quantity surveyor Ambulance care assistant
CNC machinist
Technical surveyor Design and Visual Arts 96 Care home manager
Chemical engineer
Animator Care worker
Electrical engineer
Construction and Building Trades 90 Cognitive behavioural therapist
Artist Energy engineer
Bricklayer Computer games developer Counsellor
Nanotechnologist
Building site inspector Computer games tester Dietitian
Network engineer
Building surveyor Costume designer Drug and alcohol worker
Nuclear engineer
Building technician Exhibition designer Emergency care assistant
Production manager (manufacturing)
Carpenter Fashion designer Family support worker
Production worker (manufacturing)
Construction contracts manager Fine artist Health and safety adviser
Rail engineering technician
Dryliner Footwear designer Health service manager
Sample machinist
Electrician Furniture designer Health visitor
Satellite engineer
Electronics engineer Graphic designer Healthcare assistant
Signalling technician
Estates officer Illustrator Learning disability nurse
Thermal insulation engineer
Facilities manager Interior designer Nurse
Furniture maker Jewellery designer/maker Nutritional therapist
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Occupational health nurse Land-based Studies 116 TV presenter Science, Dental and Pharmacy 128
Occupational therapist Botanist Video editor Anaesthetist
Paramedic Ecologist Web content manager Biochemist
Physiotherapist Florist Web editor Biologist
Practice nurse Garden nursery assistant Writer Biomedical scientist
Psychologist Gardener Chemist
Radiographer Grounds keeper Performing Arts and Music 124 Dental nurse
Sexual health adviser Horticultural manager Dental technician
Actor
Social services manager Landscaper/gardener Dietitian
Audio-visual technician
Social worker Pitch manager Food scientist
Broadcast engineer
Speech and language therapist Tree surgeon Forensic scientist
Choreographer
Welfare rights officer GP
Dancer
Youth worker Media, Journalism and Photography 120
Dance teacher Laboratory technician
Advertising Lighting technician Nutritional therapist
IT and Computing 112
Broadcast journalist Music teacher Nutritionist
Computer games developer
Copy editor Pop musician Pharmacist
Computer games tester
Copywriter Screenwriter Pharmacy technician
Digital marketing officer
Digital marketing officer Set designer Physicist
E-learning developer
Editorial assistant Singing teacher Physiotherapist
Forensic computer analyst
Librarian Social media manager Surgeon
IT project manager
Newspaper journalist Sound engineer
IT service engineer
Newspaper or magazine editor Stage manager
IT support technician
Photographer
IT trainer
Public relations officer
Information scientist
Radio broadcast assistant
Nanotechnologist
Sub-editor
Software developer
TV or film director
Systems analyst
TV or film producer
Web developer
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