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Welcome to Your time is now
I am delighted that you are thinking about
coming to Barnsley College as part of your open
Wednesday 16 October 2019
4.00pm to 7.00pm
Saturday 23 November 2019
Barnsley days
11.00am to 2.00pm
career journey.
Thursday 30 January 2020
At Barnsley College, we care about you. We want to give 4.00pm to 7.00pm
you the knowledge, skills and experience that will help you
College
to progress to the next stage in your career, whether that’s
university, an apprenticeship or employment. We pride
ourselves on transforming lives and we offer a wide range of
study programmes in many different subjects, along with a
variety of fun enrichment and enterprise activities which will
enhance your CV. Making our students happy and inspiring
them to be the best they can be is our priority.
We work closely with employers and other industry partners
to ensure our courses are up-to-date, so we can give our
students great career opportunities. Every year we help
more than 9,000 local people gain skills and qualifications
that transform their lives.
Our facilities are first-class and I am proud to say that we
have excellent and innovative teaching and learning.
Every member of staff is committed to helping our students
succeed, allowing you to make the best of your time at
College.
If you have any questions, please feel free to pop in and
speak to us. We offer comprehensive Information, Advice
and Guidance (IAG) to ensure that you and your family are
fully informed. If you want to see our fantastic campuses
first-hand, then visit one of our Open Days where you can
also see the wide selection of courses we have to offer.
We are proud of our outstanding status and we are even
prouder of our students and their incredible successes and
achievements.
Please read on to find out more good reasons to make
Barnsley College your number one choice.
We look forward to seeing you here in 2020. Wednesday
apprenticeship 4 March 2020
Yiannis Koursis
Principal and Chief Executive open day 4.00pm to
7.00pm
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Contents What is a
Subject Page General Information Page
Animal Care
Applied Science
Art, Design and Fashion
11-16
17-20
21-26
Welcome to Barnsley College
What is a Vocational Course?
What is an Apprenticeship?
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6-7
Vocational
Course?
Business, Warehousing and Logistics 27-32 T Levels 8
Catering and Hospitality 33-38 Study Programmes and GCSE Grades 9
Childcare and Education Professions 39-44 Student Awards 137
Computing 45-49 College Life 138
Construction 51-60 Barnsley Sports Academy 139
These pathways offer a more
Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical and 61-70 Student Support 140
Automotive Technologies) practical, hands-on approach to
Money Matters 141
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 71-73 learning.
Student Travel (Free Bus Services) 142
Foundation Learning 75-78
A Levels 143
Available at different levels, from
Hair and Beauty 79-88 Entry Level upwards, they are
Higher Education 144-145
Health and Social Care Professions 89-94 nationally recognised qualifications
How to Apply 146-147
Horticulture (Professional Gardening) 95-98 designed to prepare you for a job,
Application Checklist 148
Learning for Living and Work 99-102
help you progress your career or get
Index 149-150 a place at university.
Media 103-108
Application Form 151
Music 109-114 Just get in touch if you would like
Our Locations 152
Performing Arts 115-120 further details:
Public Services 121-126 www.barnsley.ac.uk
Sport 127-132 01226 216 123
Travel and Tourism 133-136 info@barnsley.ac.uk
See index page 149-150
for a full list of courses.
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What is an What apprenticeships
are available?
apprenticeship? We have a wide range of apprenticeships to suit everyone’s
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then ask your employer to contact our Business Development The range includes: • Engineering more informat
Team on 01226 216 166 to find out more. • Accounting • Hairdressing
> Earn a wage What apprenticeships are available? • Automotive Technologies • Health and Social Care
We offer a wide range of apprenticeships from Accounting to • Barbering • Journalism
Whether you’re ready to take your first step onto
the career ladder, looking for a career change or
Warehousing and Storage. The list of what we offer is updated
frequently, so please visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
to see the current listings. We really do have something for
• Beauty Therapy
• Bricklaying
• Laboratory Technician
• Management
JOB SHOP
thinking about getting qualified in your existing job, • Business Administration • Plastering
everyone! Ask here for impartial
an apprenticeship could provide everything you’re • Carpentry and Joinery • Plumbing
looking for. How to become an apprentice advice about:
• Catering and Hospitality • Property Maintenance
1. Decide which area you’d like to work and train in. > CVs
Available on three levels, Intermediate, Advanced and Higher, • Childcare • Retail
2. a: Register in College and book an information session. > Job applications
apprenticeships are work based qualifications combining on-the- b: If you're still at school follow the application process on page • Civil Engineering Technician • Sales Executive
job experience with off-the-job training. Normally, you’ll be in 147. • Cleaning and Support Services • Software Developer > Interviews
the workplace for four days per week and you’ll have one day per
3. Search for vacancies using the Find An Apprenticeship website • Computing • Sports > How to use LinkedIn and
week in College. social media
or visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships • Construction • Supervising
We’re here to support you through the application process. If 4. Prepare a strong CV to give you the best chance of attracting • Creative and Digital Media • Supply Chain Management 01226 216 732
you want to be an apprentice and don’t have a job, then we can an employer. • Customer Service • Supporting Teaching and Learning jobshop@barnsley.ac.uk
• Data Analyst in Schools
• Dental Nursing • Teaching Assistant
Student Profile • Design • Team Leading
• Digital Engineering Technician • Travel Consultant
“I enjoy having the opportunity to work in a real life salon. The apprenticeship • Digital Marketing • Warehousing and Storage
Dane • Early Years Educator
is flexible and I only have to attend College one day a week. I have not only
haywood developed my hairdressing skills but experienced how a successful business is run.” Wednesday
We offer over 100 apprenticeship programmes in a wide range of apprenticeship 4 March 2020
College course: Level 3 Hairdressing Apprenticeship
occupational areas. We are always adding to this list, so visit:
www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the current listings. open day 4.00pm to
7.00pm
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Study Programmes
and GCSE grades
What are T Levels?
T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 year olds that will be studied at the
Barnsley College has a huge range of study
same level as A Levels. They are for young people who would prefer
a more technical education when they come to College, rather than programmes available including vocational, GCSE Grade conversion table
following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship. apprenticeships, A Levels and traineeships.
T Levels will provide a mixture of: Study programmes New grade structure Old grade structure
Each study programme has a qualification or a work
• Technical knowledge and practical skills specific to your chosen placement as its core aim.
industry or occupation.
• An industry placement of at least 45 days in your chosen industry or Every study programme is tailored to each individual 9
occupation. depending on previous qualifications, aspirations and A*
• Relevant maths, English and digital skills.
• Common workplace skills.
abilities. Study programmes can include: 8
• A qualification.
Students who achieve a T Level will get a nationally recognised • English and maths qualifications (if you don’t already 7 A
certificate which employers will use as evidence in their recruitment. have a grade 4/C or above in English and maths).
T Levels will offer students a mixture of classroom or workshop-based • Level 3 core maths qualification designed for students
learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience. 6
who have already achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths B
and would like to study maths further.
When are they being introduced? • A work experience opportunity. 5
Barnsley College is one of only 54 colleges, and the only college in • Enrichment opportunities including educational visits,
South Yorkshire, to run T Levels from September 2020. guest speaker workshops and participating in charity C
events. 4
What can I do with a T Level qualification?
When you have completed a T Level course, you will be able to choose Entry requirements
between moving into: 3 D
Everyone is interviewed before being accepted on a
• A skilled occupation. programme to ensure it is the right one for you, and that
• Higher or degree level apprenticeships. it matches your skills, abilities and future goals.
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• Higher level technical study, including Higher Education.
We have a set of standard entry requirements; however,
the entry requirements shown on the course pages are
What subjects will be available?
Courses in construction, digital and education and childcare will be
dependent on individual needs, skills, experience and F
aspirations. Different subjects require different skills and 1
first taught from September 2020. A further 22 courses will be rolled some of these will be assessed at interview. For example,
out in stages from 2021, which will cover subjects such as finance and for music or performing arts courses you will usually be G
accounting, engineering and manufacturing, and creative and design. required to pass an audition.
Our entry requirements are guidelines so that you know U U
what level you should be aiming at.
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Animal Care
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Animal Care
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Diploma Certificate Certificate
Pathways Animal Care Animal Care Animal Care
(Practical Skills) (Practical Skills) (Practical Skills)
Level 4/5/6 Higher Education
Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, This one-year study programme This one-year study programme,
Level 3 Animal Management Animal Care (Practical Skills) this course is ideal if you are aims to develop your practical skills, based at our Wigfield Farm campus, is
interested in a career working with knowledge and understanding of for students progressing from a Level
animals and it introduces the main care and welfare for a variety of 2 animal-related qualification.
principles and practices of animal animals.
Level 2 Animal Care Animal Care (Practical Skills) care and welfare. It will further develop the experience,
Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, skills and knowledge required to
This course gives you a broad you will have access to the facilities prepare you for further work or study
introduction to the animal care the working farm provides to within animal care.
Level 1 Animal Care Animal Care (Practical Skills) industry, animal care and welfare help prepare you for work in this
from managing a pet shop or interesting industry. Course themes:
grooming dogs to caring for exotic • Animal handling
animals. Course themes:
• Managing the care of young animals
• Maintaining animal health and • Establishing animals in a new
Course themes:
wellbeing environment
• Feeding and watering animals • Delivering basic animal treatments • Planning, supervising and controlling
FACILITIES • Preparing animal accommodation • Selecting, preparing the movement of animals
• Maintaining health and wellbeing and maintaining animal • Promoting and maintaining animal
Student Profile • A working farm and of animals accommodation wellbeing and health
• Handling and restraining animals • Controlling and restraining animals • Planning animal accommodation
visitor attraction. • Safe and effective working practices • Preparing and providing animal
Catherine “I particularly like how the tutors incorporate
practical work alongside classroom study.
• We have over 60 species in Land Based Studies feed Entry requirements:
Lowe Whether it be feeding, grooming animals or
of animals. • Animals in the wild and in society
• Work experience Entry requirements: Level 2 animal-related qualification
and Functional Skills Level 1 in English
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 (E/D) or
dissection in Biology, it’s always made and maths.
Entry requirements: above including English and maths.
interesting which makes learning the subject
Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above
so much easier.” including English.
College course: Level 3 Animal Management
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
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Animal Care
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Technical Diploma Technical Certificate Advanced Technical Diploma
Animal Care Animal Care Animal
This one-year study programme Based at our Wigfield Farm
Management
based at Wigfield Farm is ideal if you campus, you will gain work-related
are interested in a career working experience studying a mix of This two-year study programme gives you the
with animals. It introduces the main practical and theory subjects. opportunity to develop a range of specialist,
principles and practices of animal technical and practical skills and further your
The wide range of topics covered on knowledge at our Wigfield Farm campus.
care and welfare.
this course open up diverse career
You will gain experience and opportunities within the animal care You will learn how to work safely around animals
confidence handling a wide range of industry for you to pursue. and be responsible for planning and carrying
animals including meerkats, cows, out animal health and husbandry, feeding and
goats, horses, pigs, sheep, rabbits and Course themes:
nutrition.
alpacas! • Maintaining animal health
and welfare Course themes:
Course themes:
• Animal feeding and • Animal behaviour and communication
• Feeding and watering animals accommodation • Wildlife and ecology conservation
• Preparing animal accommodation • Undertaking practical animal • Farm livestock husbandry and welfare
• Animal health and wellbeing feeding • Exotic animal health and husbandry
• Handling and restraining animals • Care of exotic animals • Business management in the land based sector
• Safe and effective working practices • Principles and practice of animal • Undertake estate skills
• Animals in the wild and in society behaviour and handling • Animal feeding and nutrition
• Basic principles of animal biology • Biological systems of animals
Entry requirements: • Animal welfare and breeding
Two GCSEs at grade 2/E or above You will be required to undertake 150 • Wildlife management and rehabilitation
including English. hours of work placement. • Animal nursing
• Zoological collections
Entry requirements:
Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above Entry requirements:
including English and maths. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including
English, maths and Science.
(An alternative study programme option is still
available at Level 3 if you do not achieve a Grade
4/C in maths and science).
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths you will
Apply Now!
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Future Careers
Studying Animal Care at Barnsley College will enable you to
develop skills for a range of careers such as:
applied science
Veterinary Nurse*
Earning Potential: £15k - £30k
A Veterinary Nurse provides assistance to vets in the
treatment and care of sick or injured animals, assists
the Veterinary Surgeon during surgical and medical
treatments of animals, prepares the operating theatre,
sterilises equipment and assists in theatre as required.
Conservation or Other Careers
Environmental professional* • Animal Nutritionist
• Animal Technician
• Groom/Stable Hand
• Kennel/Cattery Worker
• Dog Trainer/Handler • Pet Behaviour Counsellor
Earning Potential: £21k - £37k
Conservation and Environmental Professionals are responsible
for the day-to-day running and management of areas of the
countryside and the wider environment. They carry out practical
conservation activities and assist in promoting awareness of the
natural environment. They also assist with ecological surveys to
identify plant and animal species, map their habitat and draw
up conservation plans.
Z00 Keeper**
Earning Potential: £16k - £24k
Zoo Keepers look after animals in zoos and safari parks. They
also work in aquariums and sometimes in the wild.
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applied science
Level 3
Student Profile Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma
ellie “I enjoy the practical work I do in classes and Applied Science open
days
applying knowledge to real life situations.
parkinson I would recommend the College to others as
These programmes are designed to provide either introductions to science or pathways onto
the staff are very supportive and helpful.”
Higher Education to study a science-based degree, such as Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical
Science, Chemistry, Biology, Healthcare Science, Paramedic Science or Forensic Science, or a
career in the science industry.
Wednesday 16 October 2019
College course: Level 3 Applied Science You will undertake study of topics such as medical physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Former Sir Thomas Wharton Community College pupil genetics and biochemistry. Your time will be spent in the science laboratories where you will perfect
scientific techniques and become trained in performing a vast array of scientific practical skills Saturday 23 November 2019
required by universities. 11.00am to 2.00pm
Course themes for Extended Certificate: Thursday 30 January 2020
• Introduction to the three sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics 4.00pm to 7.00pm
• Developing a varied skill set of scientific practical techniques
• Understanding health and safety, risks and regulations associated with working in the science
industry
• Developing scientific writing skills
Course themes for Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma:
• In depth theoretical knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Development of a vast array of scientific practical techniques within numerous scientific fields
• Understanding of legislation relating to working in the science industry
• Development of basic laboratory technician skills
• Preparation for a career in the science industries
• In depth knowledge of complex concepts such as Biochemistry, Medical Physics and Chemistry
• Ability to use mathematical and statistical formulae and calculations
• Advanced academic, scientific writing skills
Assessment includes examinations and internally and externally assessed assignments.
Entry requirements
For the Extended Certificate or Foundation Diploma: Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above OR a Level
2 in Applied Science. GCSE English and maths will be accepted at grade 3/D under the condition
that they must be studied alongside the course. Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an
independent basis.
All applicants must have a positive reference.
For the Diploma: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, maths and, preferably, science
(Functional skills English and maths may be accepted once you have been individually assessed) OR
a Level 2 in Applied Science OR a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science.
For the Extended Diploma: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, maths and,
preferably, science (Functional skills English and maths may be accepted once you have been
individually assessed) OR a Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science.
A positive reference and excellent attendance record is required.
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Studying Applied Science at Barnsley College will enable you to
art, design
and fashion
develop skills for a range of careers such as:
Chemist*
Earning Potential: £18k - £50k
After completion of a degree, you can progress into chemistry.
Chemists study all sorts of different materials and chemicals
and discover how they behave under different conditions.
They could be involved in sorts of work, including healthcare,
pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, the food industry,
new product development, agriculture, environmental and
forensics.
prospective Careers
clinical scientist* •
•
Biomedical Scientist
Chemical Analyst
•
•
Microbiologist
Paramedic
Earning Potential: £30k - £50k •
•
Forensic Scientist
Healthcare Scientist
•
•
Research Scientist
Science Teacher
Clinical scientists are healthcare experts. They work with • Marine Biologist • Zoologist
patients or support clinical staff. The job can involve a wide
range of work tasks which can include clinical or laboratory
work, testing, applied research, management and teaching.
Clinical scientists research and develop techniques and
equipment to help prevent, diagnose and treat illness.
MArine Biologist** open
Earning Potential: £30k - £65k days
After completion of a degree, you could progress into marine
biology. A marine biologist studies plant and animal life in
the ocean and on the shoreline. They are interested in the Wednesday 16 October 2019
way these organisms develop and how they interact with the 4.00pm to 7.00pm
environment and each other.
The range of sea life is truly vast so a marine biologist's work Saturday 23 November 2019
is incredibly varied. They could study areas such as the impact 11.00am to 2.00pm
of pollution, nuclear power stations, coral reefs, oil refineries, Thursday 30 January 2020
industrial activity and tourism on the oceans. 4.00pm to 7.00pm
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FACILITIES Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Pathways • Print making room.
Diploma Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma
The creative pathway in Art and Design means that you can start at Level 1 or 2 and then progress to a
• Six general art and
design rooms.
Art, Design Art and Art and
Level 3 in one of the following specialist areas: Graphic Design, Art and Design or Fashion and Clothing. • 3D workshop.
• Ceramics room with
and Media Design Design
Level 6 Higher Education kilns.
• Photography studio.
Throughout the course you will be Providing an opportunity for those who This study programme provides an
Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 6 for more information) • Three Mac rooms with
introduced to a range of topics are intrigued by art and design to opportunity for those with an interest
creative cloud software within Art, Design and Media. explore and develop art and design in visual arts to explore, develop and
• Industrial sewing ideas in both 2D and 3D. test their creativity within a
The course will encourage you to
Level 5 Higher Education workshop stimulating and demanding
re-engage with education, understand the Develop and test your creativity within qualification structure which supports
required knowledge and gain skills you will a structure that will provide a sound transition to university level study or a
need to progress to further education or base of skills and knowledge, enhance career in the creative industries.
Level 4 employment within the creative industries. self-confidence and reveal the potential
career demands and opportunities that Throughout the course you will explore
You will be encouraged to explore and
Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 6 for more information) develop art and design ideas in both 2D and
exist within the sector. all areas of art and design, developing
skills through practical work and
3D. The work you produce will be shaped by The work you produce will be shaped by theoretical study. Your work will be
your own research. your own research. enhanced through educational and
Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Course themes: Course themes: gallery visits; previous students have
visited Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the
Level 3 Access to HE: Art and Design (19 years plus, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk) You will work with a range of media and You will work with a range of media and Tate Modern London.
techniques within the following areas: techniques within the following areas:
Level 3 Art and Design Fashion and Clothing Graphic Design • Painting, drawing and printmaking • Painting, drawing and printmaking Course themes:
• Graphic design and photography • Graphic design and photography After developing the foundation skills
Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) • Fashion and textile design • Fashion and textile design within year 1, in year 2 you will be given
• Sculpture and 3D design • Sculpture and 3D design a brief for each unit and will complete
• Visual arts • Visual arts these within your chosen discipline
Level 2 Art and Design including:
Entry requirements: Entry requirements: • Fine art
Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) Live Four GCSEs at grade 2/E or above including Four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above • Fashion textiles
English and a positive school report. including English. Where applicants do • 3D design
Briefs Where applicants do not quite meet the
entry requirements, the tutor may use
not quite meet the entry requirements,
the tutor may use their discretion based Entry requirements:
Level 1 Art, Design and Media Students won the Best of
their discretion based on the portfolio and on the portfolio and interview. Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
Barnsley Mayor’s Award
interview. including English and a portfolio of work.
for their artwork based on
the Picasso Live Brief set
by The Cooper Gallery.
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art
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Level 3 Level 3 Level 3/4
Diploma/Extended Diploma Diploma/Extended Diploma Foundation Diploma
Graphic Fashion and Art and
Design Clothing Design
Graphic Designers are visual The Fashion and Clothing Extended This qualification aims to facilitate
communicators; creating and Diploma is a practical, work related your progression, primarily, but not
combining words, symbols, and
images to professionally express
ideas and messages.
course.
Throughout the course you will
exclusively, to appropriate Higher
Education in Art, Design and Media.
We build on your prior experience,
Looking for an
On this study programme you will
study all areas of graphic design,
investigate and develop both your
creativity and theoretical knowledge of
fashion and clothing.
linking skills already acquired with
ideas and challenges which will
extend your critical independence.
Apprenticeship?
photography and digital media
You will produce a portfolio of design
including web design. This course explores a wide range
work including a sample folder of
of art and design activities including
We have a range of apprenticeships in the
You will also get the chance to
techniques, pattern cutting work,
media experimentation and research. creative industries.
practical fashion and clothing projects
develop your work through Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for
educational and gallery visits
and a small catwalk collection which Course themes:
you will showcase in our end of year example:
including international residential You will specialise in one of the
exhibition. You will also get the chance • Digital Marketing Officer
trips to cities such as New York and following areas:
to go on educational and gallery visits. • Graphic Designer
Paris. • Fine art
• Graphic design • Junior Journalist
Course themes: Course themes:
• 3D design To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within
• Drawing development and design
• Designing for the creative industry • Fashion/textiles an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry
method
• Design for print willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to
• Design for advertising
• Historical and contextual studies Entry requirements:
• Pattern cutting and development find employment.
• Digital photography and image One A Level or Level 3 Diploma
• Fashion marketing For more information and a full list of apprenticeships
manipulation qualification. (Individual consideration
• Computers in art and design visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
• Typography will be given if you are 21 years of age
• Design realisation
• Social media applications or over with no formal qualifications).
Entry requirements: You must be aged 18 or above and
Entry requirements: have a good portfolio of work.
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Wednesday
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
including English and a portfolio of
including English. GCSE in Art or Textiles
will be an advantage.
apprenticeship 4 March 2020
open day
work.
4.00pm to
7.00pm
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/art
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Studying Art, Design and Fashion at Barnsley College will enable
and Logistics
you to develop skills for a range of careers such as:
Graphic Designer*
Designer, Advertising, Graphic Artist
Earning Potential: £15k - £40k
Graphic Designers work on a variety of products and activities,
such as websites, advertising, magazines, games, packaging
and branding and work with a wide range of media including
photography and Computer Aided Design (CAD) to fulfil briefs set
out by their clients. They have to think creatively to produce new
and innovative ideas which meet their clients’ needs.
Other Careers
• Advertising Art Director • Museum Curator
Fashion Designer* •
•
Animator
CGI Artist
•
•
Printmaker
Production Designer
Earning Potential: £20k - £60k •
•
Creative Director
Illustrator
• Textile Designer
Being a Fashion Designer is all about working on the design of
clothing. There are three main markets that a fashion designer
can work for: haute couture, ready-to-wear and high street
fashion. A Fashion Designer may work to their own brief or be
given a brief to work towards, but this all depends on the level of
responsibility they have and what company they work for.
Art Teacher*
Earning Potential: £22k - £32k
Art Teachers work at GCSE level in schools with young
people aged 11 to 16 years old, or with people aged 16 or
above within Further or Higher Education institutions, there
is also the possibility of working with the wider public in a
community group setting. Some Art Teachers teach a range of
art disciplines, such as painting, drawing, printing, ceramics,
photography, model making and computer aided design (CAD).
Other teachers may specialise in teaching only one discipline.
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*www.planitplus.netbusiness, warehousing and logistics
Level 2 Level 3 Level 2
Pathways Student Profile
Foundation Certificate Advanced Diploma Certificate
Level 6 Higher Education alex Accounting Accounting Event Planning
newton
Apprenticeships Level 6 (See page 6 for more information)
“I enjoy coming to College
Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT)
Association of Accounting
Technicians (AAT)
with Business
because I’m developing
Level 5 Higher Education my skills every day and If you are considering a career in
the social aspect of the This course is for those who want to Move forward in your finance career events planning and management,
Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 6 for more information) course is great! I want to work in the accountancy sector. It with an AAT qualification, opening including conferences, music
will teach you many aspects of the doors to chartered accountancy, festivals, weddings and sporting
progress onto the Level 3 accountancy industry. university, being self employed and events, then this is the qualification
Business course next.” more.
Level 4 Accounting (AAT) Course themes: for you.
College course: Level 2 • Bookkeeping transactions and Course themes: This course provides you with
Apprenticeships Level 4 (See page 6 for more information) Business controls • Advanced bookkeeping the opportunity to develop your
Former Holy Trinity ALC • Elements of costing • Final accounts preparation knowledge of the industry, the
pupil • Using accounting software • Management accounting: costing principles of event planning and
• Working effectively in finance • Indirect tax gain a broad knowledge and
Level 3 Accounting (AAT) Accounting Honours • Ethics for accountants understanding of the business sector.
Entry requirements: • Spreadsheets for accounting
Business Business Honours Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Course themes:
including English and maths. Entry requirements: You will study a range of event
Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information)
alumni Profile You will need Foundation Certificate
Accounting Level 2.
planning and business units including:
• Planning an event
• Event review and evaluation
Level 2 Accounting (AAT) Accounting Honours tommy •
•
Enterprise
Marketing
Event Planning with Business mansell •
•
Visual merchandising
Human resource planning at events
Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) • Communication and customer
“I would recommend studying service at events
at this College as you get lots
of support to reach your goals Did you know? Entry requirements:
and many opportunities to get You can progress to the AAT Professional Diploma (Level 4) and graduate. Two GCSEs at grade 4/C or above plus
Wednesday 16 October 2019 involved in new things. I was With relevant work experience you can apply to use the designatory English at grade 3/D or above.
open
4.00pm to 7.00pm letters MAAT.
always meeting new people
Saturday 23 November 2019 and doing tasks to develop my
days
11.00am to 2.00pm skills.”
Thursday 30 January 2020 College course: Level 3
4.00pm to 7.00pm Business Administration
Apprenticeship
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/business
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Level 3 Level 2/3 Level 3
Extended Diploma Certificate Certificate
Business Accounting Business
Honours Programme Honours Programme
For budding entrepreneurs and
those wanting to progress in the
world of business, this course is The Honours Programme is aimed The Honours Programme is aimed at
designed to provide you with the at ambitious and talented students ambitious and talented students who
Looking for an
skills and knowledge needed to work who want to pursue a vocational want to pursue a vocational career.
successfully in the business and career.
It will give you the opportunity to
commercial sector. This course is designed to provide you be stretched and demonstrate your
You will study seven mandatory
business units which will provide an
introduction to the fundamentals of
with the skills and knowledge needed
to work successfully in the finance,
business and commercial sector and/
personal best. You will be provided
with an opportunity to study on a
bespoke pathway, ensuring you have
Apprenticeship?
business and six specialist units which or to progress onto Higher Education. transferable skills and the technical
cover a range of business specialisms. ability employers and universities want.
You will undertake a range of We have a range of apprenticeships in the
Course themes: accountancy units at Levels 2 and 3 Course themes: business, warehousing and logistics sector.
including: Bookkeeping, Computerised • Marketing
• Marketing Accounts, Management Accounting, • Enterprise Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for
• Enterprise Financial Accounting and Indirect Tax. • Finance example:
• Finance • Event planning
• Event planning Year 1: • Accountant
• Human resources • Business Administrator
• Human resources • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate • International business
• International business • Operations/Departmental Manager
• Retail • Retailer
• Retail Year 2: • Team leadership
• Team leadership • Warehouse Operative
• AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma • Work experience
• Work experience • Extended project qualification • Business law To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within
• Business law • Level 3 core maths • Level 3 core maths an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry
• Extended project qualification willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to
Entry requirements: Entry requirements: find employment.
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above Entry requirements:
Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, For more information and a full list of apprenticeships
including English OR a merit or
including GCSE English and maths at Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
distinction in a BTEC First Diploma in a
grade 6/B or above. including GCSE English and maths at
relevant subject area.
grade 6/B or above.
Wednesday
apprenticeship 4 March 2020
English and Maths
Apply Now! open day 4.00pm to
7.00pm
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/business
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Studying Accounting or Business at Barnsley College will enable
hospitality
you to develop skills for a range of careers such as:
Accountant or Chartered
Accountant*
Earning potential: £16k - £59K
Accountants provide accounting and auditing services, advise
clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial
information and perform other accounting duties required by
management for the planning and control of a client’s income
and expenditure.
Other Careers
• Accounts Assistant • Payroll Supervisor
• Company Secretary • Pensions Adviser
• Credit Controller • Quality Manager
• Finance Officer • Retail Banker
Marketing Professional or • Investment/Commercial
Banker
•
•
Retail Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Director* • Management
Consultant
Earning potential: £15k - £55K
Marketing Professionals are involved in the development
of marketing campaigns whilst maintaining and building
relationships between the business and its customers.
Personal Assistant or
Secretary*
Earning potential: £16k - £40K
Personal Assistants and Secretaries provide administrative and
secretarial support to individuals, departmental or management
teams within organisations.
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*www.prospects.ac.ukCatering and hospitality
Level 1 Level 2
Pathways FACILITIES Student Profile
Certificate Certificate
• Industry-standard
kitchens and equipment.
ellie Introduction to Culinary Skills and
Level 3 Patisserie and Confectionery Professional Cookery
• Commercial training denton Culinary Skills and
Apprenticeships Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) bar and restaurant, The
“I love creating new dishes, Hospitality Service
Open Kitchen.
• Well-equipped
it’s definitely one of my
favourite things to do and
Hospitality Service City and Guilds
Level 2 Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service classrooms. City and Guilds
College has only increased
my desire to be a professional This course is for those interested in
Patisserie and Confectionery (Café Culture) chef. The College has a positive the hospitality and catering industry
atmosphere and the staff This qualification is for anyone and you will be introduced to
Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) are kind and helpful.” who is interested in a career in the professional cookery skills in stove,
hospitality sector. larder and patisserie.
open
College course: Level 1 It will teach you about many aspects You will get an initial insight and
Level 1 Introduction to Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service Culinary Skills and of the industry and you’ll gain introduction into culinary skills,
days
Hospitality Service valuable practical and teamwork customer care and quality service.
Former Ecclesfield skills.
Course themes:
School pupil Course themes: • Cooking skills in stove, larder
• Basic cooking skills and patisserie
• Front of house skills including • Front of house skills including
Wednesday 16 October 2019 customer care and food and customer care and food and
4.00pm to 7.00pm beverage service beverage service
• Food safety • Food safety
Saturday 23 November 2019
• Healthy eating • Healthy eating
11.00am to 2.00pm
Thursday 30 January 2020
Did you You will also gain a qualification in: You will also gain a qualification in:
4.00pm to 7.00pm know? • CIEH Food Safety
• Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in
• CIEH Food Safety
• Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in
In 2019, our students had Workskills Workskills
Alumni Profile the opportunity to showcase
their skills at regional events Entry requirements: Entry requirements:
including cooking for the Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above
declan “I really enjoyed learning so many new and different skills at
Barnsley College. I liked meeting many other great chefs who shared
Royal Family during the
annual Royal Horse Show.
including English and a positive school
report.
in English and maths OR Level
1 Certificate in Culinary Skills or
crofts their expertise with us. My course has given me a once-in-lifetime
opportunity to cook for the Royal Family.”
equivalent.
College course: Level 3 Professional Cookery English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/candh
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Level 2 Level 3 Level 3
Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma
Patisserie and Patisserie and Professional
Confectionery Confectionery Cookery
(CafÉ Culture) City and Guilds City and Guilds
City and Guilds
Looking for an
This is a professional programme The Advanced Diploma in Professional
for those looking for a career within Cookery is for anyone who works or
This course is ideal if you are the specialist area of patisserie and wants to work as a chef in the catering
Apprenticeship?
interested in patisserie and confectionery. and hospitality sector.
confectionery and you will be You will learn and develop advanced It allows you to further develop skills
introduced to the knowledge and practical techniques and knowledge and enhance your understanding of
skills required to produce items and relating to all aspects of patisserie stove, larder and patisserie skills. You
dishes for the pastry section of a and confectionery as well as will take part in two to three months of
kitchen or café. supervisory skills. work placements in restaurants such We have a range of apprenticeships in the catering
You will learn and develop advanced as Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, The and hospitality industry.
Course themes: Waterside Inn and Chewton Glen.
practical techniques and knowledge Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for
relating to all aspects of patisserie • Supervisory skills
• Principles of food safety supervision Course themes: example:
and confectionery.
• Practical gastronomy • Advanced food preparation and • Chef de Partie
Course themes: • Fermented doughs cooking techniques • Commis Chef
• Patisserie skills • Petit fours • Advanced pastry and patisserie skills • Hospitality Team Member/Supervisor
• Bakery skills • Hot, cold and frozen desserts • Food hygiene and health and safety
• Biscuits, cakes and sponges • Kitchen management and supervisory To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within
• Confectionery skills an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry
• Barista skills • Decorative display items skills
• Resource management and control willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to
• Hospitality skills Entry requirements: find employment.
• Customer service • Menu planning and cost control
Level 2 Certificate OR Diploma in For more information and a full list of apprenticeships
Entry requirements: Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service. Entry requirements:
visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Level 2 Certificate OR Diploma in
Two GCSEs at grade 3/D or above
Culinary Skills and Hospitality Service.
in English and maths OR Level
1 Certificate in Culinary Skills or
equivalent.
Wednesday
apprenticeship 4 March 2020
open day 4.00pm to
7.00pm
English and Maths
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Apply Now!
automatically undertake further study in these subjects as part of your study programme. www.barnsley.ac.uk/candh
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Studying Catering and Hospitality at Barnsley College will enable
EDUCATION PROFESSIONS
you to develop skills for a range of careers such as:
Chef*
Earning Potential: £13k - £55k
Chefs design and plan menus and oversee the
preparation and presentation of food in restaurants,
pubs, cafés and hotels.
Other Careers
Hotel Manager* • Bar Manager/Licensee
• Catering Services
• Kitchen Supervisor/
Manager
Earning Potential: £20k - £40k Manager
• Function and
• Pastry Chef/
Confectioner
Hotel Managers organise, co-ordinate and direct the activities Banqueting Manager/ • Restaurant Manager/
and resources of hotels, hostels, holiday camps and chalets. Supervisor Supervisor
They are also responsible for the recruitment and management • Housekeeper
of hotel staff and suppliers.
Baker and Patisserie Chef**
Earning Potential: £18k - £60k
Bakers and Flour Confectioners prepare and bake dough,
pastry and cake mixtures, and make and finish confectionery
products by hand.
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*www.prospects.ac.uk ** https://guest.startprofile.comchildcare
Level 1 Level 2
Pathways new Certificate
Diploma
Student Profile
Level 6 Higher Education
Introduction to Early Years
A new approach to qualifications Children and practitioner hannah
Level 5 Higher Education
T Levels are courses for 16 to 18
Young People’s dickinson
year olds that will provide you This qualification has been designed
“I have received constant
Apprenticeships Level 5 (See page 6 for more information) with technical knowledge and
practical skills specific to your Settings and to provide students with an
understanding of the knowledge and support from tutors
who are flexible to
chosen industry or occupation.
You’ll spend 80% of your time
Health and skills needed when working directly
with babies and young children from my preferred learning
Level 4 Higher Education birth to seven years of age. style. My placement has
in the classroom and 20% on a
45-day industry placement to Social Care It covers a wide range of areas allowed me to build up
equip you with the knowledge including supporting care routines for my experience of working
Level 3 Childcare and Education and skills employers are
This qualification is aimed at
babies and young children, supporting in different settings.”
looking for. the well-being of babies and young
Apprenticeships students who wish to develop an College course: Level 3
Level 3 (See page 6 for more information) understanding of the job roles and
children for healthy lifestyles and
Childcare and Education supporting the needs of babies and Childcare
Professions will be one of the settings within this sector. Former Kettlethorpe High
T Level Level 3 (See page 8 for more information) young children with special educational
first areas to run the new You will develop knowledge and needs and disabilities. School pupil
technical qualifications being awareness of the skills required for
launched in September 2020. Course themes:
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner progression within this area.
• Roles and responsibilities of the
Barnsley College is one of only Course themes: Early Years Practitioner
Apprenticeships Level 2 (See page 6 for more information) 54 colleges, and the only • Health and safety of babies
• Sharing learning experiences with
college in South Yorkshire, and young children in the early
young children
to offer T Levels from years
• Growth and development of young
Introduction to Children and Young People’s September 2020. children • Equality, diversity and inclusive
Level 1 Settings and Health and Social Care For more information on T Level • Healthy living practice in Early Years Settings English and Maths
courses we offer, you can visit • Safeguarding, protection and
Entry requirements: welfare of babies and young If you do not already have a grade 4/C or
us online or talk to us in person. children in Early Years Settings above in GCSE English and maths, you will
Three GCSEs at grade 2/E or above
FACILITIES We’re here to help.
www.barnsley.ac.uk/tlevels
including English and a positive school Entry requirements:
automatically undertake further study
in these subjects as part of your study
report. programme.
01226 216 123 Four GCSEs at grades 3/D or above
We have superb facilities including English and maths or Level 1
including a nursery and a Functional skills in English and maths,
classroom which allow you
to become familiar with a
OR a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant
subject and Level 1 Functional skills in
Apply Now!
English and maths. www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare
work setting whilst you are
in College.
To study on these courses you will also need to successfully pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Level 3 Student Profile
Technical Award/Certificate/Diploma
childcare and CHLOE “I would recommend Barnsley College
because I have had an excellent
YOUNG experience and lots of support. The most
education enjoyable aspect of my course is my
placement.”
This qualification is suitable for a range
of students either working or wishing to College course: Level 3 Childcare
work in early years education and care. Former Barnsley Academy pupil
The course is suitable for those wishing
to progress to Higher Education.
You must complete 15 mandatory units. Looking for an
Apprenticeship?
You must also complete an Effective
Practice Study and Extended Assessment.
Course themes:
• Child development from conception to
seven years of age We have a range of apprenticeships in the
• Play and learning childcare and education sector.
• Children’s additional needs
Apprentices can be employed in a variety of job roles, for
Entry requirements: example:
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including • Early Years Educator
English and maths OR Level 2 Early Years • Playworker
and Education, plus GCSE English and
maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent To study an apprenticeship you need to be employed within
Level 2 qualification. an appropriate setting or have an employer in the industry
willing to offer you an apprenticeship. We can help you to
find employment.
English and Maths For more information and a full list of apprenticeships
If you do not already have a grade 4/C or above in GCSE English visit: www.barnsley.ac.uk/apprenticeships
and maths, you will automatically undertake further study in these
Did you subjects as part of your study programme.
Wednesday
know? apprenticeship 4 March 2020
You could gain a maximum of
168 UCAS points by studying
Apply Now! open day 4.00pm to
our Level 3 course.* www.barnsley.ac.uk/childcare 7.00pm
*2018 entry
To study on these courses you will also need to successfully
pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Studying Childcare and Education Professions at Barnsley College
computing
will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as:
Teacher*
Earning Potential: £22k - £47k
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
plan, organise and provide instruction to children at all
levels up to the age of entry into secondary education.
Nursery Worker** Other Careers
Earning Potential: £14k - £24k • Child/Early Years • Hospital Play Specialist
Nursery Workers care for young children, usually Officer • Primary Education jobs
from birth to five years old, running activities to • Children and Family • Playworker
support their physical and emotional development, Social Worker • Resort Representative
their education and play. • Early Years Practitioner
Family support worker***
Earning Potential: £18k - £35k
Family Support Workers give emotional and practical help
and advice to families that are having long or short-term
difficulties. This would include support in helping children to
stay with their families if that is what’s best for them in their
particular situation.
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