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WHY BCoT? CONTENTS Welcome Why BCoT? 2 3 Welcome Active learning and technology 4 Outstanding facilities 6 If you’re considering your next step after There are so many reasons to choose to study at BCoT, from academic Where our courses can take you 10 leaving school or college, or you want to success and opportunities to developing advanced technical skills for Bringing your learning to life 12 progress your career, Basingstoke College of your career. Supporting your success 14 Technology (BCoT) promises to give you the Future Skills Centre 16 skills and confidence to succeed. Course levels and High academic standards A great college experience entry requirements 18 We aim to provide a different, more engaging approach to How to apply 20 teaching and learning using the latest technology. Whilst Our Level 3 courses are the equivalent to Students really enjoy the change from school to more ‘hands-on’, you can be assured that progression A-levels and with an achievement rate of 89%*, college when they start at BCoT. We promote a COURSES and academic achievement is still possible. 97.2% of our our outcomes are comparable with, and in some more adult learning environment where you work Access to Higher Education 22 students progress to university, employment or further cases higher than, those of other local colleges. with your teachers to manage your learning. You study. We’re also one of the largest apprenticeship will have deadlines, homework and a timetable, Apprenticeships 28 Regardless of what level you are at, we will providers in the region and our Level 3 achievement is but you aren’t expected to be in college every Animal Management 32 on a par with the best colleges in the local area. always encourage and support you to build your day. However, you are expected to attend every confidence, achieve your best and progress up lesson and use your free time responsibly. Some Art and Design 36 This, combined with the expert teaching on offer from through the levels to fulfil your potential. students choose to study in our Learning Hub, Automotive 40 industry specialists, the state-of-the-art facilities, others have part-time jobs alongside their study Beauty Therapy and work experience opportunities and unrivalled – there’s also time to walk into town with friends Media Make-up 44 employer links, ensures your experience will be and have some down-time should you need it. positive and enjoyable. Business 48 I’m really proud of all our students, what Computing and IT 58 BCoT is in the top 16% they achieve and the happy and supportive Construction 62 environment we offer. All I ask is that you Early Years and Childcare 72 work hard, join in college life and give it of all UK further Engineering 78 your very best. education colleges I look forward to you joining us in Foundation Learning 82 offering advanced technical skills training September 2020. Hair and Barbering 84 and is joint best in Hampshire.** Health and Social Care 88 **According to annual league tables published by FE Week, a leading further education publication. League tables based on key criteria Hospitality and Catering 94 Anthony Bravo published by Department for Education. Media and Games Design 100 Principal Public Services 104 Science 108 Sport 112 Keep in touch Travel and Tourism 116 BasingstokeCollegeofTechnology Getting to BCoT 120 instabcot snapbcot @bcot Financial support and fees 122 basingstoke–college–of–technology *All ages and levels. BasingstokeCollegeofTechnology National Achievement Rate Tables 2017/18. 2 bcot.ac.uk I 3
ACTIVE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY BCoT offers a different way BCoT is one of only three colleges nationally in the Edtech50 and is of learning. While some thrive recognised alongside the very best on classroom-based learning, of the UK’s education technology others prefer a more ‘active’ people, products and projects. learning approach. We've also been acknowledged as the only college in the top 50 to embrace education technology across Our courses combine academic the entire college and curriculum. study alongside practical application – so you get the ‘know-how’ and the ‘how-to’ in one. BCoT was recognised for its Our courses aren’t all exam-based ‘Outstanding use of technology' Industry links University partnerships – you will be continually assessed throughout your course. With formal and for improving teaching, learning and assessment at the and work experience We are committed to the progression of assessments each term you will get annual Tes FE Awards 2018. our students and have set up partnership an ongoing indicator of how you are As part of your course, you might undertake agreements with universities to benefit BCoT progressing with plenty of time to some work experience with a relevant employer students. The agreement gives Level 3 students make improvements. in your chosen field. Work experience provides a We are one of only a few a reduction in the UCAS points needed for entry great opportunity for you to get a taste of working further education colleges onto a selection of their degree courses. Our teachers not only bring their life and see where your course could take you in the UK to be recognised industry knowledge to your lessons, in the future. It will improve your understanding by Google for creative and innovative methods in but are also very creative in the of your course, and teach you employability the classroom. tools and methods they use to help skills including time management, networking you understand your subject. For and teamwork. example, lecturers use digital tools such as Google Classroom, online BCoT was recognised as We work with a wide range of local and national quizzes, YouTube videos, surveys an Apple Regional Training employers to make sure you get the best on your phones and much more Centre for 2019–2020 for opportunities. As part of your course you will hear to make your course as engaging our commitment to training teachers to use Apple from guest speakers about career opportunities, as possible. technology in the classroom. the latest technologies and how they got into the industry. Our students have previously heard from representatives from leading brands such as Toni&Guy, Mercedes-Benz and Steiner. Some of our course areas are linked with highly regarded companies and institutes in their For further industries such as Sandown Mercedes-Benz information visit bcot.ac.uk (Automotive), IMechE – Institute of Mechanical Engineers (Engineering) and Mike Taylor Education (Barbering). 4 bcot.ac.uk I 5
OUTSTANDING TECH IT FACILITIES A service provided by students to other students, staff, and members of the public to help resolve real-life IT problems. Tech-IT BCoT Tech Repair BCoT has a wealth of industry-standard workshops, studios and equipment so you can fully immerse yourself in your course and get a head start in your chosen career. THE BCoT NURSERY Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2018 for the third inspection in a row, BCoT’s onsite nursery offers Early Years students work experience, placements and childcare options for students who are parents. RECORDING STUDIO/MAC SUITE BCoT DIGITAL Using industry-standard software, our Media and Games Design department has a recording studio, podcast rooms and green screen equipment within our TV studio. Renowned for our progressive use of digital technologies in classrooms THE RESTAURANT and workshops, you will find ample AT BCoT equipment throughout the campus. With the use of the Google Suite of apps you can store and access your Basingstoke’s best kept secret, work and resources from anywhere. the college restaurant provides students with an opportunity to learn in a real environment using industry-standard kitchens. The SCIENCE LABS restaurant is fully operational and open to the public. Enjoy local produce, set menus and Our bright, modern theme nights on your doorstep laboratories are at affordable prices. Book equipped with your table today at ANIMAL DISCOVERY fingerprinting therestaurantatbcot.org.uk LEARNING HUB CENTRE equipment, extensive microbiological facilities, fermentation Having undergone a £150,000 refurbishment in 2019, our Learning The Exotic, Mammal and Aquatic equipment and more. Hub offers the latest in modern technology including Chromebooks, Discovery Rooms give students virtual reality headsets, a Jamboard (interactive whiteboard by the opportunity to handle and Google) and tablets. work with a range of animals. 6 bcot.ac.uk I 7
OUTSTANDING FACILITIES EVOLVE SALON Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students master their skills in our hair and beauty salons, which are open to the public. MIKE TAYLOR BARBER COLLEGE ART AND DESIGN STUDIOS CONSTRUCTION Opened in September 2017 in partnership with one WORKSHOPS Our impressive dedicated art and design suite houses a range of the UK’s leading barbers, Mike Taylor, our onsite of studios and rooms for metal work, glass work, ceramics, barbers gives students the opportunity to provide real printmaking, textiles, fashion, photography and general studio space. treatments for free to members of the public using the Our electrical, bricklaying, interior Each area has all the equipment you will need, and our studios can latest industry equipment. Need a trim? No booking systems, carpentry, interiors also be hired by groups or individuals and offer a range of materials required, just turn up! Call 01256 306223 for details. (painting and decorating) available to purchase. workshops give you real industry experiences. AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS Light and spacious, purpose-built workshops, with industry-standard equipment and tools, from PUBLIC SERVICES Snap-on diagnostic OPERATIONS ROOM equipment to GYM AND SPORTS FACILITIES emissions testing. Our operations room allows students to practice field and search and rescue scenarios, as Fully-equipped onsite gym and access to off-site multi-million well as disaster and emergency pound sports complex, with swimming pool, athletics track, football service response. pitches and golf courses. 8 bcot.ac.uk I 9
WHERE OUR COURSES START YOUR CAREER CAN TAKE YOU After studying at BCoT you can also look forward to beginning a career in your chosen field and building valuable work experience. If you don’t want to go to university, our courses will also ensure you can step into the world of work with up-to-date skills and knowledge that employers want. UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH If you know what career you want to follow but don’t know which course to study, speak to our industry-trained staff or careers team who will help you get on the right track. Here are some examples: UNIVERSITY CAREER CAREER NURSE Studying a course at BCoT gives you a range PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER of different options. It could enable you to As a qualified nurse you will... As a teacher you can... progress onto the next level of your course or NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY • Make a real difference to the • Inspire children to become take you to university. These are just some of lives of others independent learners and excel • Have excellent • Progress to the universities our students have successfully employment prospects management positions TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY gone on to study at: • Work with, and meet, a wide • Provide extra-curricular UNIVERSITY OF YORK range of people opportunities to enrich students lives UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE SUGGESTED COURSES Did you know that +($/7+$1'62&,$/&$5(ƠPơ SUGGESTED COURSE 97.2% LEEDS ARTS UNIVERSITY ($5/
BRINGING YOUR LIVERPOOL Art School, galleries and museums YORK Aesthetica Shot Film Festival LONDON Crystal Palace FC Sport LEARNING TO LIFE Art and Design Media and Games Design Wembley Stadium Sport BIRMINGHAM Cadbury World Business The Bank of England Business Alongside work experience opportunities, you will Autosports International CHERTSEY have the chance to go on course trips and visits Automotive Thorpe Park Ministry of Defence Media and Games Design Public Services travelling far and wide to enhance your knowledge and understanding of your course. Here are just MILTON KEYNES some of the destinations we’ve visited. Bletchley Park Computing and IT ALTON Mill Cottage Farm Animal Management EXETER Flybe Training Academy Travel and Tourism PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth University Sport YPRES, BELGIUM BASINGSTOKE Public Services Hampshire Fire Service Public Services WINCHESTER SOUTHAMPTON Winchester Hospital Itchen Valley Country Park Sciences Health and Social Care Marwell Zoo Animal Management TORONTO, CANADA Hospitality and Catering JIANGSU, CHINA Open to all students BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ALENCON, FRANCE Health and Social Care Early Years and Childcare DUBAI PARIS, FRANCE Travel and Tourism NEW YORK Hospitality Open to all students and Catering SOUTH AFRICA Animal Management 12 bcot.ac.uk I 13
SUPPORTING As well as excellent teaching facilities and exciting enrichment opportunities, there are also many ways that BCoT is here to help YOUR SUCCESS during your time at college. Retention and College nurse Progression Tutors Onsite every day during term-time, our college nurse is fully qualified and on hand to offer We have a dedicated team on hand to make advice on wellbeing if you are feeling under sure you stay on track with your studies the weather. during your time at BCoT. Our Retention and Progression (RAP) Tutors are here to help you focus on your course and help support you in progressing to your next step – whether that is Counselling university, an apprenticeship, or employment. BCoT is proud to offer a professional and confidential counselling service all week during Additional term-time. It is a free self-referral service. learning support We have a team of experts to support any Safeguarding additional needs you may have. They can We provide a safe learning and working support in class and offer additional one-to-ones environment, ensuring that staff, students to help with assignments. We have an assessor and visitors feel safe and know how to keep who will meet with students to arrange access themselves safe. arrangements, including extra time. Careers and Equality and diversity employability We are committed to challenging discrimination to provide a welcoming environment for all of our Our dedicated careers team can give you students, staff and visitors. impartial careers advice. They will help you look for work, help with your university application, give CV advice, develop interview skills and help find work placements. For further information and to apply visit bcot.ac.uk 14 bcot.ac.uk I 15
CONSTRUCT YOUR “If you are thinking about taking on an apprenticeship, I would FUTURE IN BORDON say ‘crack on’ and do it! When you are helping to build a house, it is really rewarding watching something you have put the time and effort into progress through the stages. At the end, you can take a step back and appreciate what you have built.” Shane Charman Level 2 Apprenticeship in Brickwork Former school: Mill Chase Academy If you’re interested in studying COURSES construction and live in East e Rd The centre offers general construction, brickwork, Forg Hampshire, our Future Skills Centre A325 plumbing, electrical and carpentry courses Louisb urg Rd alongside apprenticeships and part-time in Bordon is the place for you! construction-related programmes. N Pa rade Courses range from Level 1 to HNC/HND courses Part of BCoT and opened in September 2017, for more advanced students. See the construction d on R the Future Skills Centre offers a comprehensive Stati Camp Rd section on page 62 for more detailed course B300 2 range of construction courses designed to meet information. We also work with local schools to the needs of employers in the construction offer a provision for 14 to 16 year olds. industry. The project, commissioned by • £3.8 million total investment in the new centre. Hampshire County Council, is part of the regeneration of Whitehill and Bordon and the • Between 2019 and 2023, more than 168 jobs Camp Rd will be created in the construction industry. £3.8 million facility gives you the opportunity to • 2.79 million people will be employed in learn a trade, gain professional qualifications or construction by 2023. get the skills needed for a career in construction. • The value of new construction work in 2017 was Located on the Hudson Road in Bordon, the £109.4 billion. “The FSC is a state-of-the-art As part of this initiative, we’re Future Skills Centre is easily accessible by training centre that will challenge also working with Taylor Wimpey, • There are 314,590 construction firms operating car and bus. in Great Britain. your perception of the construction one of the UK’s largest • Average weekly earnings in the construction industry. We are committed to residential developers, to find apprentices and industry is £607 per week. training and upskilling the next Find out more bcot.ac.uk/bordonfsc give them the skills they need to help build their • Over 23,000 people started Construction, generation of site operatives and Follow us @bordonfsc home town’s ambitious future. Planning and the Built Environment construction professionals.” apprenticeships in 2017/18. Steve Gilder, Future Skills Centre Manager 16 bcot.ac.uk I 17
COURSE LEVELS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Whatever your grades or experience, there are always options available to you to study at BCoT. Whether you join us on one of our foundation pathways or a Level 3 course, we offer students clear progression routes to continue studying with us until they are ready to progress to employment or university. Our Courses COURSES AT BCoT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LEADS TO... 48 UCAS points or equivalent, LEVEL 6 Employment, Degree apprenticeship GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above Level 7 course UCAS points 48 UCAS points or equivalent, Just like A-levels, completion of an advanced Level 3 qualification will give LEVEL 5 HND, Foundation Employment, university, GCSE English and maths at Degree, apprenticeship grade 4 or work experience Level 6 qualification you UCAS points that may enable you to study at university – giving you the perfect way to become a specialist in your subject before you progress to 48 UCAS points or equivalent, LEVEL 4 HNC, Foundation GCSE English and maths at Employment, university, Higher Education. Diploma, apprenticeship Level 5 qualification grade 4 or work experience The table below shows the UCAS points for completion of a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, Employment, university, at BCoT. Extended Diploma including English and maths, a Level 4 qualification, relevant Level 3 qualification apprenticeship YOUR GRADES UCAS POINTS OUR GRADES EXPLAINED LEVEL 3 90 Credit Diploma, Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, Employment, Extended D*D*D* 168 D* = Distinction* M = Merit Level 3 apprenticeship including English and maths Diploma, apprenticeship D*D*D 160 D = Distinction P = Pass 60 Credit Diploma, Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Employment, advanced D*DD 152 Introductory Certificate, This does not have to include Level 3 course, plus GCSE English and/ DDD 144 English and maths apprenticeship Universities set their own entry requirements or maths if required DDM 128 for each of their Higher Education courses, and LEVEL 2 Certificate, Diploma, Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above Employment, Level 3 these can vary widely depending on the subject, apprenticeship including English and maths course, apprenticeship DMM 112 the specific course, and the course provider. We MMM 96 recommend you check with each university what LEVEL 1 Diploma, Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above Employment, Level 2 Future Pathways including English and maths course, apprenticeship their specific entry requirements are. MMP 80 FOUNDATION Foundation Pathways, MPP 64 Employment, Level 1 LEARNING Prince’s Trust, No formal qualifications course or apprenticeship Prospects, Work Skills PPP 48 18 bcot.ac.uk I 19
HOW TO APPLY COURSES DISCOVER BCoT Visit our open events to find out more about the college and take a look around. See the back cover of this guide or bcot.ac.uk for dates. APPLY ONLINE Go to bcot.ac.uk/apply COME TO OUR APPLICANT EVENT Decide which is the right course and level for you. Get your conditional offer. RECEIVE YOUR CONDITIONAL OFFER ATTEND YOUR INDUCTION FIND YOUR SUBJECT Our summer induction programme will prepare you for college in September. Access to Higher Education 22 Engineering 78 Apprenticeships 28 Foundation Learning 82 Animal Management 32 Hair and Barbering 84 RESULTS DAY Art and Design 36 Health and Social Care 88 Hopefully you’ll be celebrating but don’t worry if not! There are always other Automotive 40 Hospitality and Catering 94 options available. Talk to us for help and support. Beauty Therapy and Media and Games Design 100 Media Make-up 44 Public Services 104 ENROLMENT Business 48 Science 108 Computing and IT 58 Officially join the college, get your ID card and starter pack. Sport 112 Start creating your future! Construction 62 Travel and Tourism 116 Early Years and Childcare 72 20 bcot.ac.uk I 21
Access to Where can this course take me? Higher Education University destinations BCoT Access students have gone on to study at a variety of universities including: Aberystwyth University University of Hertfordshire Biochemistry Midwifery Birmingham City University University of Portsmouth Children’s Nursing Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging; Bournemouth University Nursing Psychology; Physiotherapy University of Reading Psychology; Buckinghamshire New University Language Sciences and Psychology Psychology University of Surrey King’s College London Nursing; Nursing Studies Nutrition and Dietetics Kingston University University of West London Computer Science Midwifery; Middlesex University Nursing Veterinary Nursing University of Winchester Oxford Brookes University Childhood, Youth and Community Studies; Biological Sciences; Forensic Studies; Paramedic Science; Social Work Psychology University of York Plymouth University Biomedical Sciences Dental Therapy and Hygiene Optometry Solent University Criminology and Psychology Get your qualifications for university If you’re planning a new career and need a degree to move forward, our Access courses can help you find the path to higher education. Help cover the cost of your course with an Advanced Learner Loan 93.2% These one-year courses are an intensive but supportive route to gaining See page 122 for details or visit of our Access students pass and the academic skills and introductory knowledge needed for university. bcot.ac.uk/funding are able to progress to university. 22 bcot.ac.uk I 23
Courses Pre-Access (GCSE pathway) Biology and Chemistry Access to Higher Education The Level 2 19+ GCSE pathway is a full-time course designed for individuals who want to This course will help you develop your academic improve their career prospects. The course study skills and provide a solid foundation in allows you to study GCSE English, maths and organic chemistry, pathogens and disease, biology, and learn a range of different skills, anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolution, such as planning, organisation, study skills and reproduction, genetics and cell biology. problem solving. This pathway will prepare you to study one of our Level 3 Access courses, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which is a one-year pathway to university. • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or completion of our Pre-Access ENTRY REQUIREMENTS course. Other qualifications may also • Interview with the course tutor. be considered. Animal Management Computing (Veterinary Nursing) Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education This course is designed to provide you with This course will prepare you for a degree in the skills and knowledge needed to study a the veterinary and animal welfare sector. In university degree in IT networking and security, addition to the core study skills units, you systems development, computer science, digital will gain experience in animal science and media development and artificial intelligence. You animal management including some practical will study a range of units including networking, animal husbandry in the college’s Animal maths, essay writing, software development and Discovery Centre. The course will also offer work on an independent project. you a foundation in both biology and chemistry to enable applications to a range of related ENTRY REQUIREMENTS degree courses. • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or completion of our Pre-Access ENTRY REQUIREMENTS course. Other qualifications may also • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or be considered. above, or completion of our Pre-Access course. Other qualifications may also be considered. All of our Access courses are one-year courses. “I have always wanted to become a healthcare professional and this course has helped me to secure offers from various universities. I really enjoy the All of our course, especially the range of different modules. ” Access courses are one-year courses. Dhankumari Pun Access to HE Nursing and Healthcare Profession 24 bcot.ac.uk I 25
Courses Engineering Psychology Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education This course is designed to provide you with This course focuses on developing your the skills and knowledge needed to study a academic skills and aims to provide a solid university degree in engineering. You will study foundation in psychology, cognitive behaviour, a wide range of units including applied physics, reflective practice, anatomy, chemistry, research electronic principles, mechanical science, methods and statistics. computer aided design and includes a specific design project. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS above, or completion of our Pre-Access • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or course. Other qualifications may also above, or completion of our Pre-Access be considered. course. Other qualifications may also be considered. Social Work Access to Higher Education Nursing or Healthcare Professions Access to Higher Education During this course you will learn about social work practice, psychology, sociology, research This course will give you the necessary methods, social welfare, equality and diversity, qualification for entry to university to study for and anti-discriminatory practice preparing you a degree level course in a variety of healthcare for a degree and career in social work. Sports Science Teaching and Education professions such as midwifery, occupational therapy, nursing, podiatry and radiography. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You will develop core academic skills as well as • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education gaining the scientific knowledge through units in above, or completion of our Pre-Access anatomy and physiology, vocational professional course. Other qualifications may also This course will prepare you to study sports Throughout this course you will study a variety of practice, health promotion and equality. be considered. science, therapy and physiotherapy at degree education related units and have the opportunity ENTRY REQUIREMENTS level. In addition to the core study skills units, to undertake your own research project the course will give you knowledge of coaching, preparing you for a degree in education that • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or human and sports science and the wider could lead on to a career in teaching or work in above, or completion of our Pre-Access sports industry. early childhood practice. course. Other qualifications may also be considered. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or • GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or completion of our Pre-Access above, or completion of our Pre-Access For further information course. Other qualifications may also course. Other qualifications may also and to apply visit be considered. be considered. bcot.ac.uk All of our Access courses are one-year courses. 26 bcot.ac.uk I 27
APPRENTICESHIPS EXPLAINED APPRENTICESHIPS BCoT’s apprenticeship team, Aspiral Learning, is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the region. Working with both large and small employers across all industry sectors, there are more than 60 different apprenticeships on offer. From construction and engineering to business and hospitality, there is something for everyone. What is an apprenticeship? Why do an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships give you the chance to learn Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining on the job, instead of being in the classroom recognised qualifications, workplace experience full-time. You will be assessed on a continuous and skills, while earning a salary. They can basis, with some exams and end point also be used to upskill existing staff when assessments. Apprenticeships involve either day taking on a new role, such as moving into a or evening release to BCoT, or personal tutoring management position. within your workplace. What levels are available? Find an employer Apprenticeships start at Level 2 and go right up Before you can apply for an to Level 7, which is equivalent to a masters or apprenticeship, you will need to find advanced professional qualification. Most people an employer with an apprenticeship who are new to a skill area will start at Level 2 position in your chosen industry. See and progress from there, but some areas will the latest apprenticeship vacancies allow direct entry at Level 3 or higher. Degree at bcot.ac.uk/apprenticeships or level apprenticeships are becoming more talk to our BCoT Recruits service, common – a great way to achieve a university available through Aspiral Learning, degree – without the tuition fees! “My apprenticeship is helping who can support you with this. me become a qualified heating engineer, and BCoT is the only college in north Hampshire that offers the course I need. I have really Visit bcot.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the latest enjoyed my days at the college with my classmates and teachers, and vacancies and find out more. Alternatively, contact our the skills I am learning at BCoT are apprenticeship team, Aspiral Learning on 01256 306237. being put to good use when I am out @AspiralLearning /AspiralLearning /AspiralLearning of the college at work.” Max Boon Level 3 Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering bcot.ac.uk I 29
APPRENTICESHIPS AT BCoT Full details of each apprenticeship can be found in the relevant subject section. AUTOMOTIVE Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE and Management P57 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Level 2 Apprenticeship in Children’s Care, Level 2 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Maintenance and Repair P43 Learning and Development (Children and Young Support P91 Apprenticeship P57 People’s Workforce) P75 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support BEAUTY THERAPY COMPUTING AND IT Level 2 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching Services P91 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy P47 and Learning in Schools P75 Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health (Infrastructure Technician) P61 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Children and Young and Social Care P91 BUSINESS People’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) P76 Level 4 Apprenticeship in IT Level 3 Apprenticeship in Clinical (Cyber Intrusion Analyst) P61 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Playwork P76 Healthcare Support P93 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business Administration P52 Level 4 Apprenticeship in IT Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health (Network Engineer) P61 Teaching and Learning in Schools and Social Care P93 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business (Teaching Assistant) P76 Improvement Techniques P52 CONSTRUCTION Level 4 Apprenticeship as Children, Young HOSPITALITY AND CATERING Level 2 Apprenticeship in Contact Centre People and Families Practitioner P77 Operations P52 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Level 2 Apprenticeship in Brickwork P66 Level 5 Apprenticeship as Children, Young (Commis Chef) P98 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry People and Families Manager P77 Service P52 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hospitality and Joinery P67 (Hospitality Team Member) P98 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Retail P53 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Painting EDUCATION AND TRAINING Level 2 Apprenticeship in Sales P53 and Decorating P68 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mentoring P55 (Chef de Partie) P98 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting P54 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance P68 Level 4 Apprenticeship in Assessing/ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hospitality Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Coaching P56 (Hospitality Supervisor) P98 Administration P54 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry P70 Level 5 Apprenticeship in Skills Teaching P57 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Customer Service P54 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction MEDIA Level 3 Apprenticeship in Human Resources and the Built Environment P70 ENGINEERING Level 3 Apprenticeship in Social Media Support P55 Level 4 Apprenticeship in Construction and Digital Marketing P103 and the Built Environment P71 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering P81 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Retail P55 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Team Leading Level 4 Apprenticeship in Engineering P81 PLUMBING, GAS AND ELECTRICAL and Management P55 HAIR AND BARBERING Level 2 Apprenticeship in Domestic Level 4 Apprenticeship in Accounting P56 Heating P67 Level 2 Apprenticeship in Barbering P87 Level 4 Apprenticeship in Business Level 2 Apprenticeship in Plumbing P68 Administration P56 Did you know? Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing P87 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical Level 3 Apprenticeship in Barbering P87 Level 4 Apprenticeship in School Business Apprenticeships are not just for school Installation P80 Management P56 and college leavers. Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing P87 Level 3 Apprenticeship in Gas P70 Level 5 Apprenticeship in Human Resources P57 Employed adults are also able to Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plumbing/Gas P71 undertake an apprenticeship programme with the support of their employer. 30 bcot.ac.uk I 31
Trips and work experience Industry links Animal • Conservation experience working with Management elephants in South Africa • ZSL London Zoo • Animal Behaviour Conference, Marwell Zoo • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo • ZSL London Zoo • Mill Cottage Farm Experience • National Trust to monitor and collect data on • Hawk Conservancy Trust British wildlife • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo • Four Kingdoms Adventure Park • Mill Cottage Farm Experience • Chessington World of Adventures • Four Kingdoms Adventure Park working with • Local kennels and catteries sheep, goats, pigs, horses, donkeys and llamas • Experience of working in the animal enclosures at Chessington World of Adventures • Hawk Conservancy • Dogs Trust • Hart Wildlife • Crocodiles of the World Where can this course take me? University destinations Career options BCoT animal management • Animal Technician students progressed to a number • Animal welfare organisations of universities including: Prepare for your next steps • Horse stables into the animal industry Facilities Aberystwyth University • Kennels and catteries Veterinary Biosciences or university by learning • Livestock farms Anglia Ruskin University first-hand about the care, AQUATIC ROOM DOG GROOMING AREA • Pet shops and aquatic centres Zoology handling, health, welfare Cold water and tropical fish Brand new for including piranhas September 2019 Bangor University • Wildlife and conservation and accommodation of Zoology with Herpetology; • Veterinary nursing a wide range of animals MAMMAL OUTSIDE Zoology with Animal Behaviour in our specialist facilities DISCOVERY ROOM TEACHING AREAS • Veterinary surgeries with expert lecturers Rabbits, hamsters, Aviary and mini wildlife University Centre Sparsholt • Zoos, aquariums, safari parks chinchillas rehabilitation centre, Animal Management and Applied Science and wildlife centres and technicians. bird garden and wild EXOTIC flower meadow University of Exeter DISCOVERY ROOM Zoology Reptiles, arachnids and University of Reading insects, African Grey parrot Zoology 32 bcot.ac.uk I 33
Courses Level 2 Animal Care Level 3 Animal Management City & Guilds Extended Certificate Year one: This one-year introductory course to animal Level 3 BTEC 90 credit Diploma care covers a range of units including animal behaviour, feeding, accommodation and in Animal Management health. Upon completing the course, you can Year two: progress to either the Level 3 Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma in Animal Management or Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma into employment. in Animal Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: In your first year you will cover a range of units including animal welfare, handling, feeding, • GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, accommodation, health, exotic animal health or Level 1 Functional Skills, or completion of and nursing. If you wish to progress to university, our Future Pathways course. year two involves a number of more advanced units such as biology, anatomy and physiology, zoological health and husbandry, ecology and conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation management. Upon completing the Extended Diploma you can progress to university or into employment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. • Other pathways at Level 3 are available for students who need to re-sit either GCSE English or maths. Please see page 18 for further information. “Studying at BCoT has really helped me progress my learning. Want to study Animal Management at university The facilities and the Animal but don’t have the qualifications? Discovery Centre are amazing, See page 22 to discover how our Access to Higher Education and my teachers and classmates courses can give you the knowledge and qualifications you have made it a really enjoyable need to progress to university. environment for me to learn in.” Sophie Feeney Level 3 Animal Management Former college: Merrist Wood College 34 bcot.ac.uk I 35
Art and Where can this course take me? Design University destinations BCoT art and design students progressed to a number of universities including: Arts University Bournemouth Oxford Brookes University Graphic Design; Photography; Illustration Interior Architecture Bath Spa University Plymouth University Photography; Graphics Graphic Communications with Typography; Commercial Photography De Montfort University Design Crafts University for the Creative Arts Fashion; Illustration Falmouth University Photography University of Brighton Interior Architecture; Photography; Greater Brighton Metropolitan College Textiles with Business Studies Theatre Arts (Prop Making and Special Effects) University of Edinburgh Animation; Fashion Kingston University Fine Art; Fashion Design University of the Arts London Fashion Styling and Production; Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear Fine Art; Textile Design University of Westminster Nottingham Trent University Interior Architecture Whatever your passion, Fine Art; Costume Design our diverse art and design Facilities Winchester School of Art Fashion Design; Fine Art courses are an exciting opportunity for you to build an Our impressive art and design studios and Career options facilities are unrivalled in the local area. Past impressive artistic portfolio. students even return to use them while at • Art Therapist • Illustrator With unrivalled facilities and university thanks to the high quality and diverse expert, passionate staff, you • Ceramicist • Interior Designer nature of the equipment and spaces we have. will build up your knowledge • Fashion Photographer • Jewellery Designer Our studios include a state-of-the-art 3D printer, laser and skills and showcase • Fine Artist • Photo Journalist cutter, metal workshop, glass kiln, enamelling ovens, your work at our end of • Games Designer • Web Designer plaster room, casting area, vacuum formers, pottery year exhibition. wheels and kilns, as well as general studio space. We • Graphic Designer also have a life drawing studio, a photography studio and dark room. The dedicated fashion and textiles Trips and work experience area has knitting machines, looms, pattern cutting tables and sewing machines, and the print room You will be regularly introduced to This experience, alongside trips to places houses heat presses, silk screen printing and dyeing employment opportunities in the creative such as Venice, Berlin, Madrid and the art facilities alongside etching, collagraph and other fine industries via guest speakers and industry galleries in London gives you a rounded view FOLLOW US art printing opportunities. experts including professional photographers, of the opportunities available to you. illustrators, fashion and interior designers. @artstudiosbcot #artstudiosbcot 36 bcot.ac.uk I 37
Courses Level 3 Introduction Level 3 Art and Design to Art and Design Cambridge Technical Year one: Introductory Diploma* Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Art and Design Designed for people with less experience in art Year two: and design, or lower level GCSEs, this one-year course will provide the instruction, guidance Level 3 Cambridge Technical and encouragement you need to progress to Extended Diploma in Art the Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design or into and Design employment. The course is varied and covers fine art, textiles and fashion, graphics, painting, During year one you will be introduced to a wide printmaking, photography and sculpture. range of techniques and learn new processes throughout the different disciplines within art Level 3 Theatre Arts Level 3/4 ABC Pre-Degree ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and design. Foundation Diploma in • Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Year one: Art and Design English and maths or Level 1 Functional Skills. You will design your second year around your chosen specialism such as photography, spatial Level 3 UAL Diploma in Art and • A good portfolio of work to show. design, graphics, sculpture, illustration, fine art, Design (Theatre Arts) You will be extended beyond your A-level studies toward higher level working practices, Year two: fashion or textiles. As the Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A-levels, you will be able to preparing you for the demands of university *Please note that the awarding body for this course may change during 2019/2020. The course will remain the same as described progress to university, an art foundation course Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma or employment. The course will extend your above. Please see our website for the latest information. or into employment. in Art and Design (Theatre Arts) creative potential and build strategies to allow you to get the most out of university. It is a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS During this exciting two-year course you will fast paced experience that will encourage you • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, learn and develop skills in special effects to develop confidence in your own ideas and including English and maths, or a relevant makeup, set, prop and costume design that build a substantial portfolio of work. During the Level 2 qualification. can be applied to film, TV or stage. You will course you will have the opportunity to go on complete a number of projects and live briefs a residential trip and complete a final project • A good portfolio of work to show. exploring these before choosing to specialise in in your chosen discipline, preparing you for your preferred area. As the course is equivalent employment or university. “I wanted to study something creative, to three A-levels, you will be able to progress having previously studied something that to university, an art foundation course or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS was a lot more restricted and had a lack into employment. • Two A-levels, including a creative subject, or a of freedom. The art studios here are great Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and the technicians within the department • GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above. • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, have really helped me progress. After including English and maths, or a relevant • A good portfolio of work to show. BCoT, I am hoping to study BA Fashion Level 2 qualification. Design at Winchester School of Art.” • A good portfolio of work to show. Lucy Gadsden Level 3/4 ABC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Former college: Queen Mary’s College 38 bcot.ac.uk I 39
Trips and work experience Automotive You will have the opportunity to visit local garages, hear about the industry from guest speakers including professional racing drivers. Students also have the chance to visit the NEC Motorsports Show, work with Sandown Group Mercedes-Benz, join a Classic Car Club, and take part in BCoT’s very own motorsport racing team with track days at the weekend. Where can this course take me? The demand for automotive skills has never been higher and an Facilities automotive course at BCoT will University destinations Career options give you the chance to learn in Our spacious and extensive automotive industry-standard workshops from workshops are fully stocked with BCoT automotive students progressed • Body and paintwork state-of-the-art equipment, including to a number of universities including: professionally-experienced staff. • Garage services Snap-on and Bosch diagnostic equipment, Whether mechanics or motorsport is Coventry University • Motor vehicle sales to give you real-world experience to take your thing, our courses will set you on Automotive Engineering into your career. • Parts and service the road to an exciting and fulfilling You will work on our fleet of modern vehicles Oxford Brookes University career in the automotive industry. Motorsport Technology giving you live project experience. We also use the latest exhaust gas analyser and F-gas air University of Hertfordshire conditioning equipment. Automotive Technologies with Management 40 bcot.ac.uk I 41
Courses Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance LEVEL 3 Apprenticeship and Repair City & Guilds Diploma Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair This one-year course will give you the skills needed to maintain and repair vehicles (cars, By choosing to do an apprenticeship you will vans, trucks or motorbikes) working for a large be coming to college one day a week to learn manufacturer, main dealer or local garage. both the theory and practical elements including During the course you will study units including fault finding, replacing components, repair and vehicle inspection, engine systems, chassis working with customers. Units also include systems, auxiliary systems and electrical faults. routine servicing to maintain performance, After this course you can choose to go on to identifying and rectifying faults and meeting study at a higher level, or go into employment. customer requirements. After this course you can choose to go on to study at a higher level, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS or to go into employment. Upon completion, you Level 2 Automotive Level 3 Motorsport • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including will achieve a ‘fully-qualified’ status and be ready English and maths. Maintenance and Repair to enter employment. • Successful completion of a relevant City & Guilds Diploma Year one: Level 2 qualification. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 2 IMI Diploma in Motorsport • GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Level 1 Functional Skills, or completion of On this one-year course you will learn a range our Future Pathways course. of subjects including how to carry out routine vehicle maintenance, remove and replace engine Year two: • You will need to be employed, or find units, auxiliary electrical units, chassis units and Level 3 IMI Extended Diploma employment in the motor trade. vehicle transmission units. After successfully in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair finishing this course you will be able to go on to higher level study on a Level 3 full-time course, an apprenticeship or into employment. If you want to be part of the fast-paced “Studying Automotive at BCoT has a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS motorsport industry, then this course is for you. really good balance of practical and During this two-year technical qualification you theory lessons. Throughout my course, • GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, will learn about fault diagnosis and rectification, we have been on a number of great or Level 1 Functional Skills, or completion of our Future Pathways course. motorsport vehicle preparation and inspection, trips, including Silverstone, Thruxton electrical charging and starting systems, vehicle and Croft Circuit. The teachers here go ignition systems, engine management systems, the extra mile, and the workshop and petrol injection systems and do a vehicle range of cars are great. After I complete For further information technology project. You will gain the skills and my Level 3 course I want to progress and to apply visit experience needed to pursue your career in motorsport, whether that is university, a higher to study an apprenticeship in the automotive industry.” bcot.ac.uk level apprenticeship or straight into employment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Adam Kinnersley • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, Level 3 Motorsport including English and maths, or a relevant Former college: Uxbridge College Level 2 qualification. 42 bcot.ac.uk I 43
Trips and work experience Industry links Beauty Therapy • Work experience at the BBC and Media Make-up • Kryolan Professional Make-up in London • Level 3 Media Make-up course is run in (affiliated with the Royal Opera House) conjunction with the Haymarket Theatre • BBC • WorldSkills Competition • Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke (competing annually and hosted in 2017) • The Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke • Workshops with actors and make-up specialists at The Anvil Theatre, Basingstoke • Eve Taylor • Theatre make-up specialists • Steiner • Steiner career talks • Hampshire Court Hotel • London theatre trips • Tylney Hall • Local salons; Waxworks, Natural Beauty The UK beauty industry will be worth Where can this course take me? £26.7 billion by 2022* University destinations Career options BCoT beauty therapy and media make-up • Beauty Therapist students progressed to a number of • Freelance contract work universities including: • Holistic Therapist Solent University • Make-up Artist Make-up and Hair Design • Salon Manager Northbrook College Training in beauty or media • Salon Owner Facilities Theatre Arts Make-up and make-up at BCoT will open up Hair for Theatre and Media • Spa Therapist many opportunities to you, as University of the Arts London • TV and Film past students have travelled EVOLVE HAIR AND LEADING Hair and Make-up for Fashion the world in this diverse and BEAUTY SALONS AND PRODUCT LINES University College Birmingham vibrant industry. Learn a TREATMENT ROOMS Including Eve Taylor Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Open to the public ‘All that Jazz’ range of popular treatments including nail technologies SPA-LIKE INDUSTRY-STANDARD and massage, and media BEAUTY SALONS EQUIPMENT for laser, tanning and make-up techniques for TV body treatments and stage from expert and industry-experienced staff. *GlobalData, 2017 44 bcot.ac.uk I 45
Courses Level 2 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Beauty Therapy Level 3 Media Make-up Level 4 Permanent Hair VTCT Diploma VTCT Diploma Removal and Skin Rejuvenation Year one: VTCT Diploma If you’re considering a career in the beauty Increase your employability options with this Level 3 BTEC 90 Credit Diploma industry, this course is the ideal starting place one-year technical course. You will study a in Production Arts (Make-up) Build a career as an employed and/or for you. On this one-year course you will learn range of subjects including health and safety, self-employed make-up artist. The qualification about health, safety and hygiene, consultation client care and consultation, body and skin Year two: will ensure you learn a wide range of make-up techniques and client care, manicures and pedicures, waxing, facial treatments, skin type analysis, Swedish massage therapy, face and body electrical treatments, electrical Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma application processes while developing your analysis, eyebrow shaping and tinting, eyelash science, mechanical massage and anatomy in Production Arts (Make-up) knowledge and understanding of the relevant anatomy, physiology and health and safety. tinting, make-up application and anatomy and and physiology. You’ll also get to build the skills to consult with This two-year pathways course will help physiology. After successfully completing the clients, successfully promote retail products, course you can progress to the Level 3 course ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you pursue a career as an employed and/or self-employed makeup artist, providing hair and gain deeper understanding of the science of or apprenticeship. • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, cosmetic application products. and make-up services in the media, theatre, including English and maths, or a relevant ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 2 qualification. performing arts, fashion and photographic ENTRY REQUIREMENTS industries. You’ll develop the knowledge, • GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above, • GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above. • Other pathways at Level 3 are available for understanding and skills to provide a wide or Level 1 Functional Skills, or completion of students requiring to re-sit either GCSE range of creative make-up services and • A relevant Level 3 qualification. our Future Pathways course. English or maths. Please see page 18 for enjoy learning how to style and fit hair pieces, further information. apply false eyelashes whilst developing • Industry experience will also be considered. Level 2 Media Make-up valuable customer communication skills and VTCT Diploma commercial awareness. LEVEL 2 Apprenticeship ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 2 Apprenticeship This one-year course will provide you with a • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, broad introduction to make-up with a particular including English and maths, or a relevant focus on working in film, television and stage. Level 2 qualification. in Beauty Therapy You will learn about photographic make-up, styling and dressing hair, body art design and As part of this 18-month apprenticeship, you skin tanning. On completion of the course you will learn a number of skills including waxing, can progress to a related Level 3 qualification. hand and nail treatments, foot, facial, eyebrow ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and eyelash treatments, as well as make-up application and basic massage treatments. • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably to “I love that my Delivered through a combination of day-release include English and maths and a science, or course and college enables me to and workplace experience, this apprenticeship completion of our Future Pathways course. be as creative as possible with my is ideal for anyone employed in a beauty work. I always knew I wanted to study therapist role. something creative and had an interest in hair and make-up. The teachers here ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For further information really help us achieve our best.” • Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably and to apply visit Hannah Brown to include English, maths and a science, or completion of our Future Pathways course. bcot.ac.uk Level 3 in Media Make-up Former school: The Costello School • You will need to be employed, or find employment, in a beauty therapy related role. 46 bcot.ac.uk I 47
Trips and work experience Business • Visit to the Bank of England • Trip to business start-up exhibition at • Residential trips (previous locations include Barcelona, New York and Dubai) London Olympia • Young Enterprise Club • Trip to Cadbury World and ‘Venturefest • Guest speakers from industry and South’ business conference local businesses Where can this course take me? University destinations Career options BCoT business students progressed • Business Management to a number of universities including: • Office Administrator Birmingham City University • Office Supervisor Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations • Store Manager Bournemouth University • Marketing Manager Accounting and Finance; Business Studies • Employment Law Practitioner Liverpool John Moores University Maritime Business and Management • Human Resource Manager Manchester Metropolitan University • HR Administrator International Business Management • Business Administrator University of Brighton • Project Manager Fashion Communication with • Event Manager Business Studies • Sales Manager University of Reading • Business Analyst Finance and Psychology • Office Administrator University of Surrey Business Management; Law with Criminology University of Sussex Business, Management and Economics University of Winchester Business Management University of York Build a solid start to your career in business, management Politics with International Relations or accounting with a course at BCoT. You will gain skills in a range of subjects including marketing, finance, human resources, business administration and law through active learning from industry-experienced staff. 48 bcot.ac.uk I 49
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