HIGHER EDUCATION 2022/23 Prospectus - Cambridge Regional College
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Disclaimer: This guide contains information believed to be correct at the time of printing. It is possible that information may change for various reasons, including alterations to policy. The guide does not and will not form any part of any contract or relationship between Cambridge Regional College and any present or future learners, nor does it purport to. CRC reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.
COLLEGE INFORMATION CONTENTS Higher Education at CRC 4-5 Why Choose HE@CRC? 6-7 Is HE@CRC Right for Me? 8-19 Student Life 20-21 UNIVERSITY LEVEL COURSES 22-61 HNC Business 24-25 HND Business 26-27 HNC Art Practice 28-29 Level 5 Education & Training 30-31 Foundation Degree Early Years Education 32-33 HNC Applied Sciences (Biology) 34-35 HNC Public Services 36-37 HND Public Services 38-39 HNC Policing 40-41 HND Policing 42-43 HNC Sport 44-45 HND Sport 46-47 Foundation Degree Construction Management 48-49 Foundation Degree Architectural Technology 50-51 HNC 3D Design (Interior Design) 52-53 HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering 54-55 HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering 56-57 HNC Mechanical Engineering 58-59 HND Mechanical Engineering 60-61 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 62-77 Access to Business 64-65 Access to Criminal Justice & Policing 66-67 Access to Health Professions (Huntingdon Campus) 68-69 Access to Health Professions (Cambridge Campus) 70-71 Access to Humanities & Social Science 72-73 Access to Science 74-75 Access to Psychology and Social Work 76-77 INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS 78-79 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS 80-87 Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician 82 HR Consultant 83 Operations Management 84 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Level 4) 85 Leader in Adult Care (Level 5) 86 Hospitality Management 87 WHAT NEXT? 88-98 Fees and Financial Assistance 90-91 Open Days 92-93 How to Apply 94-95 How to Find Us 96-97 Our Values 98 3
HIGHER EDUCATION AT CRC At Cambridge Regional College we believe that Higher Education should be accessible at any stage of your life. Whether you are looking at what’s next after your Level 3 or A Levels or you are a mature student and looking at changing or developing your career, our Higher Education courses can get you where you want to be. We offer university-level Higher National Certificates/Diplomas, Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and Access Courses in areas including Business, Early Years Education, Engineering, Sport, Public Services, Art & Design, Construction Management and more. So, if you are looking for Higher Education with smaller class sizes and excellent industry links that will prepare you for your future career, then there’s no better time to stay local. 4
WHY CHOOSE HE @ CRC GREAT VALUE HIGHER EDUCATION Fees for HE at CRC in 2021/22 were £4,990 per year. Better still, CRC students who chose to progress onto the HNC/ HND in 2021/22 received a £1,000 pa discount on full-time and £500 discount on part-time. PASSIONATE INDUSTRY EXPERTS You will be taught by education and training lecturers with real industry experience, who update their industry knowledge every year through placement training. SMALL ON CLASS SIZE, BIG ON SUPPORT Students benefit from small class sizes with plenty of tutor support, as well as award-winning and matrix- accredited student services. 6
CAMBRIDGE IS THE PLACE TO BE Cambridge has beautiful architecture, a bustling city centre, innovative science and tech companies, and a flourishing job market. Our HE programmes are designed to prepare 1,500 EMPLOYER you for your career. We work closely with employers to ensure that their involvement will add to your skills base and enhance your future employment opportunities. LINKS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE As part of your course you will work in industry or carry out practical work-based assignments, giving you the real job skills valued by employers. FLEXIBLE LEARNING Our HE programmes combine college-based tuition with e-learning, giving you the opportunity to work while you study. 7
FLEXIBLE Higher education at CRC means I can learn around my family life. With a demanding family life, I felt I didn’t have the time to take on a Higher Education course. I then enquired about the HE options at CRC and found out they offer courses taught between one to three days a week. What’s more, because of the way it is structured, I have total control of how I pace my learning. If I want to complete the HNC in the first year and take a break before enrolling onto the HND, I can. Now, when I return to the job market I’ll feel confident I can compete and get a great job.
PERSONAL Higher education at CRC means I’m an individual, not a number in a class! I found the idea of going to a big university with large class sizes intimidating and it wasn’t for me. HE at CRC gave me a personalised experience through smaller class sizes, tutors that knew my name and recognised my individual learning style and pace. They even tailored what I was taught to my career aspirations through work placements and project work. After building my confidence and completing my HND at CRC, I have now been accepted on a top-up final year at university to complete my degree.
CHANGE Higher education at CRC means my dream job is within reach. I wanted a complete career change and have aspirations to become a social worker and make a difference to the community. The problem was I didn’t have A Levels and, therefore, couldn’t get onto a degree course. The solution was an Access course at CRC. It gave me the foundation knowledge and entry requirements to get onto a degree. One year on, I’m on my way to my dream career.
GROW Higher education at CRC means I overcame barriers and pushed myself further. I didn’t like school and, therefore, didn’t do very well in my exams. I felt like a failure but CRC didn’t judge me. Instead they encouraged me to exceed my expectations and fulfil my potential. I started on the Level 2 Business course and progressed through Level 3, HNC and now the HND. With their support and encouragement, I pushed myself further to achieve my goals.
DIVERSE Higher education at CRC means different people, same goals. I always enjoyed learning but going back to education in my fifties caused me some worries. Would I stand out amongst a class of younger people? I was pleasantly surprised to find my class was mixed - a diversity of age, ethnicity and backgrounds. It means we can share different viewpoints and experiences and learn from each other.
INVEST Higher education at CRC means I have access to specialist training for my employees’ development. The most important part of our company is our employees. That means employing staff, or developing existing staff, with up-to-date skills and qualifications. That’s why CRC is a crucial element in bridging the skills shortage in the local and regional workforce. By working with companies, like us, to make sure they are providing the skills that employers look for.
STUDENT LIFE STUDENT SUPPORT CAMPUS BENEFITS It’s our goal to help you succeed and, Subsidised food in canteens, subsidised sometimes, that means extra support Costa or Starbucks, free use of onsite outside of your learning curriculum. gym and sports centre*, discounted That’s why we have a robust student hair and beauty salon, discounted support network in place. As a HE restaurant and café, ample onsite student you will be able to access parking and close links to the A14, M11, financial advice, personal, welfare and guided busway and Cambridge North learning support, as well as careers and train station. These are just some of the progression advice. perks of student life on campus. *There is a small charge for gym STUDENTS’ UNION induction, currently £20. As a student at CRC you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. The CRC Students’ Union work to improve your student experience through arranging events and campaigning on your behalf. Once enrolled, you are eligible for a Totum card that entitles you to a wide range of discounts in many places such as high street stores, cinemas and restaurants. TOTUM CARD EXCLUSIVE STUDENT DISCOUNTS 20
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UNIVERSITY LEVEL COURSES There has never been a better time to stay local when it comes to higher education. So if you want a more flexible option, then Cambridge Regional College could be the answer. We have established close links with local and regional universities, which has enabled many of our HE students to progress to university and extend their qualifications to BA and BSc. We offer a range of subjects to study, from engineering or business, to early years and education or construction. We hope you’ll find the perfect higher education course at CRC. Higher National Higher National Certificate (HNC) Diploma (HND) Level 4 Level 5 OR Level 4 & 5 + Foundation Top-up Degree Degree = FULL DEGREE 23
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 24
HNC BUSINESS University Level Courses COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS This one-year course is designed • A levels at a pass grade or equivalent to develop key knowledge, Level 3 qualification. understanding and practical skills required in your chosen business • Relevant work experience. sector. www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply The Level 4 HNC focuses on theoretical CAREER practices within the business environment, including motivation, PROGRESSION theories of staff, analysis tools of Students can progress onto the business performance and marketing Pearson Level 5 HND in Business strategies. at Cambridge Regional College or move onto further study at a different A range of trips and visits are arranged institution. Following successful as part of the course to contextualise completion of this course students the learning and provide real life could progress into full-time examples which can be incorporated employment with a wide range of into learning. For example, observing business sectors. a court session, entrepreneur guest speakers, visiting a working factory to discuss manufacturing operations and other guest speakers relevant to the units being studied. CORE STUDY MODULES: • Business and the Business Environment • Marketing Processes and Planning • Human Resource Management • Leadership and Management • Accounting Principles • Business Project (Pearson set unit) • Business Law • Entrepreneurial Ventures. 25
Amie has been a student at CRC for the last five years; starting out on Level 2 Business and has progressed up to HND Level 5. Once she has finished her HE course, Amie is going to Kenya to work with a charity, and then plans to complete her business studies to full degree level. KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 26
HND BUSINESS University Level Courses COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS This is a one-year course which is • Successful completion of the Level 4 designed to build upon the theoretical HNC in Business knowledge acquired in the Level 4 HNC Business course. It will give you • Relevant work experience. an understanding of how to apply business practices and theory to CAREER www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply scenarios and situations. It develops a key understanding of the practical PROGRESSION application of business concepts for Students can progress onto the Level you to be able to relate this to your 6 undergraduate top-up degree at chosen business sector which will university in a range of subject fields prepare you for a career in a wide including International Business, range of industries in the future. Marketing Management or Business Administration. There are over 220 A range of trips and visits are arranged different top-up options to choose as part of the course to contextualise from across the country. Following the learning and provide real life successful completion of this course examples which can be incorporated students could progress into full-time into learning. For example, business employment with a wide range of professionals to come and judge a business sectors. Dragons Den activity, visit to an escape room to observe your teamwork skills, A partnership has been arranged with guest speakers from local businesses ARU for students considering the Level to consider options of international 6 top-up degree, offering them the expansion. opportunity to experience a day on campus for a tour and taster session. CORE STUDY MODULES: • Organisational Behaviour • Planning Social Media Campaigns • International Marketing OVER 220 BUSINESS- • Launching a New Venture RELATED TOP-UP • Business Strategy UNIVERSITY COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM • Pitching and Negotiation Skills • Research Project (Pearson set unit). 27
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year full time progressing onto HND for 2nd year • Course level: Level 4 progressing onto Level 5 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 28
University Level Courses HNC ART PRACTICE COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS The Higher National Certificate www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply For students who have recently been in course will allow students from education, the entry requirements are for all backgrounds to gain practical you to have at least one of the following: knowledge through a range of creative workshops in response to industry • Level 3 qualification in Art and Design focused briefs. The course is suitable • GCSE Advanced Level profile that for students progressing from Level 3, demonstrates strong performance in a Foundation Diploma or A-levels who relevant subject or adequate performance want a faster and more direct route into in more than one GCSE subject the industry, as well as the more mature student who is looking to retrain within • Access to Higher Education Diploma the creative arts. awarded by an approved further education institution During the course you will study units including: Professional Development, • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Contextual Studies, Communication in • Related work experience Art Practice, Surface Design, Material and Media Practices. The units will • An international equivalent of the above. reflect real life industry practice within However, students who are looking the Creative Arts, allowing you to gain to retrain and may not have any of the as much knowledge and experience qualifications above, will be subject to as possible to prepare you for interview. A keen interest within the creative employment. industries is essential, and a portfolio of work would be beneficial. CORE STUDY MODULES: CAREER • Material and Media Practices PROGRESSION After successful completion of this study • Techniques and Processes programme you can progress onto the • Surface Design Level 5 Higher National Diploma course at Cambridge Regional College, attend • Communication in Art and Design one of our great feeder universities • Professional Development joining the second year of the program, or • Contextual Studies. enter employment in the related industry in which you have specialised. 29
I enjoy teaching young people. Several of my former students are now serving as police officers. Being able to spend that time with them, preparing them for the future, is one of the best things about being a lecturer. TONY IXER Education & Training Tutor KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 4 hours per week • Campus: Cambridge 30
University Level Courses LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSE ENTRY www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS The programme is designed for Appropriate competence and fluency in-service teachers and consists of in written and spoken English. mandatory units at Levels 4 and 5. The All participants should hold a programme is awarded at Level 5 and vocational qualification at minimum has a total value of 120 credits. The NQF Level 3. Minimum of 100 hours Diploma requires at least 100 hours of teaching practice (50 hours per year). teaching practice across the two years of study. There must be a minimum of For the purposes of the award eight observations completed during teaching is defined as full group the two years, totalling a minimum of teaching. We define a group as more eight hours. Trainees will be provided than five students. The trainee must be with an academic tutor throughout. leading the group in terms of writing Please note, Level 3 Award in schemes of work, lesson planning and Education and Training is not a pre- assessment. Teaching must be across requisite for entry on to the Level 5. at least two different levels e.g. Entry 3 The fees quoted are for the full two and Level 2. Please note this is a two- years of the course. year programme so teaching should be arranged to enable completion of the qualification. Minimum age at entry CORE STUDY is 19. MODULES: • Teaching, Learning and Assessment in CAREER Education and Training PROGRESSION • Developing Teaching, Learning and Successful completion of the Level 5 Assessment in Education and Training Diploma allows trainees to progress to Professional Formation; a process that • Theories, Principles and Models in will enable QTLS (Qualified Teacher Education and Training Learning & Skills). QTLS is formally • Wider Professional Practice and recognised as equivalent to QTS and Development in Education and Training. allows teaching in schools (pre-16), sixth forms, language schools etc. 31
The teaching on this course is engaging, interactive and interesting with plenty of time for questions and support. It has allowed me to present, write at a higher academic level and reflect on what I have learnt. The Foundation Degree has enabled me to sign up to a top-up course to make this a full degree, with the possibility of then doing my PGCE and becoming a teacher. EMMA CARTER Former Foundation Degree in Early Years Student KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 3 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 32
ARU FOUNDATION DEGREE IN University Level Courses EARLY YEARS AND EDUCATION COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS This Foundation Degree is comprised • A passion for the wellbeing and rights of a range of modules which focus on of children is paramount working with children and has a special www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply emphasis on holistic learning. It includes • Level 3 qualification – this could be in taught sessions, individual research a related subject such as Childcare, projects and practical workshops related Health and Social Care or A Levels to Early Years Education. Specialist although other Level 3 qualifications modules enable you to deepen your will be considered knowledge of children’s development • GCSE English grade 9-4 or C and and learning, relating theory to practice. above, or good literacy skills The modules cover a wide range of • Applicants should either be working in early childhood subjects including; an Early Years setting or willing to start development and learning theories, employment or voluntary placement safeguarding, play, health and wellbeing, for at least two days a week diversity and research. • All applicants must have a current Additional modules assist you in Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) acquiring transferable graduate document skills, action planning, presentations and reflective practice. Many of the • Please note the course is not a licence modules require you to relate theoretical to practice; you need to already have perspectives to practice in your your early years level 3 qualification workplace enabling you to implement or plan to top up onto the full BA new ideas and develop expertise. honours. CORE STUDY CAREER MODULES: PROGRESSION • Learning and Development The Foundation Degree can also be used as a stepping stone to Early • Play, Health and Wellbeing Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or the • Researching Childhood BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, as a one year top-up at Anglia Ruskin • Safeguarding Children University. • Supporting Children’s Learning Students who have their Foundation • Embracing Diversity Degree in Early Years & Education have opened their own nurseries, • Work-based Learning Professional gained teaching qualifications or Practice. worked as Family Liaison Officers. *The qualification is not a licence to practice if you do not obtain a level 3 early years qualification. 33
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years part-time or 1 year full- time • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 1 day / 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 34
HNC APPLIED University Level Courses SCIENCES (BIOLOGY) COURSE OVERVIEW Three further mandatory units depend on particular pathways available This programme is offered either on a e.g. 1. Applied Science (Biology) full-time or part-time basis and will provide you with specialist scientific practical • Cell Biology techniques and training alongside the • Fundamentals of Chemistry development of academic knowledge and understanding. Practical sessions are • Anatomy and Human Physiology www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply run in specialist laboratories with skilled Two other optional specialist units are lecturers in their chosen fields. There is the also taken. opportunity to gain additional qualifications such as RSciTech award with Royal Society of Chemistry. Trips are also offered to local ENTRY REQUIREMENTS science laboratories. • 2 A levels at grade A* - E This qualification is designed to provide you • Merit in an equivalent Level 3 with the skills and knowledge for successful qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma) employment in biologically-based or industries or further education and training for biological scientists currently employed • Accredited Access to HE Diploma in in a variety of technical work. It may also Science enable progression to an undergraduate degree, further professional qualifications + English and maths GCSE at grade or to the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in 9 - 4 (A* - C). Applied Sciences at Cambridge Regional College. CAREER PROGRESSION The course can also be taken in conjunction After completing the qualification, students with a Higher Apprenticeship Standard could complete the BTEC Level 5 HND at Level 5 (Technician Scientist) if you are Diploma in Applied Sciences at CRC and currently employed in the science industry. then progress on to a variety of degree This course will run over 42 months and programmes such as: include HNC and HND qualifications. • BSc (Hons) Life Sciences CORE STUDY MODULES: • BSc (Hons) Biology / Biological Sciences / There are three core units for the BTEC Level Human Biology 4 HNC Diploma. • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science / Chemistry These are: / Biology • Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques • BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics. • Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Or students could progress into Techniques employment e.g. • Regulation and Quality in the Applied • Laboratory Technician Sciences. • Research Technician • Science Technician. 35
Growing up I wanted to work in Public Services. When I arrived in England I had to work on my maths and English but since then I have almost completed my Level 4 and now I am progressing to Level 5. Eventually, I would like to become a Royal Marine. JUAN ERAZO Level 4 Uniformed Public Services KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 3 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 36
University Level Courses HNC PUBLIC SERVICES COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS The course encompasses a wide range • A Levels at grade A* - E of the public and private sectors and or www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply develops the skills and attributes that are fundamental in any public, voluntary • A pass in an equivalent Level 3 or private service industry. The course qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma), uses CRC’s excellent links with relevant + GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4 external agencies, for example, the (A* - C) or a willingness to complete these. Royal Marine Reserves, Army Reserves, Police Specials and County Councils However, this will be viewed on a case for guest lectures and additional by case basis and the final decision will opportunities for students, ensuring be made by the Course Leader when vocational experience is placed at satisfactory entry has been assessed. the heart of this programme. During your time on the course you will have the chance to attend extra residential CAREER activities. You will be taught by highly PROGRESSION qualified and experienced practitioners This programme is a full Level 4 who have a wealth of experience in qualification which can lead to enhanced public services. employment opportunities in any of the Public Services such as the Police, Fire CORE STUDY Service and Prison Service. You can also MODULES: progress on to the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Public Services at Cambridge • Organisational Structures and Culture Regional College. • Mental Health and Wellbeing • Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment • Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set) • Personal & Professional Development • Modern Warfare and Conflict • Outdoor Skills Development • Psychology of Behaviour. 37
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 38
HND PUBLIC University Level Courses SERVICES COURSE CAREER OVERVIEW PROGRESSION This programme is a full Level 5 The Level 5 HND is the next step from qualification which can lead to the Level 4 HNC. The course can lead to enhanced employment in any of the progression onto a top-up at university www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply Public Services such as the Police, Fire to complete your degree or a career with Services, Armed Services and Prison a variety of public, private and voluntary Service or on to a top-up degree. sectors, for example the Police, Armed Forces, Local Government, Probation, Youth Offending Teams and the Civil Service. RECENT GRADUATES ARE NOW... CORE STUDY • Completing BA Hons in Public MODULES: Services at Anglia Ruskin University • Research Project (Pearson-set) • Working as Special Constables in Cambridgeshire Constabulary. • Reflective Professional Practice • International Institutions and Global Affairs • Understanding and Leading Change • Blue Light Collaboration • Management of an Outdoor Event • Expedition Planning. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To join the HND Level 5 Public Services course you will need to have completed the HNC Level 4 Public Services course. In addition you must have 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including GCSE English and maths. 39
The tutors and staff teams provide a great support chain. This, coupled with the wide range of resources that are easy to access and understand, places the learner in the best possible position to succeed. OWEN REEVES Level 4 Policing KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 40
University Level Courses HNC POLICING COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in • BTEC Level 3 qualification in Public Policing will give you the generic Services, Sport, Forensic and Criminal knowledge, understanding and skills to Investigation or other related Level 3 enter employment within Policing, the qualifications wider public service sector or progress • GCSE Advanced Level profile that www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply onto BTEC Level 5 HND in Policing. demonstrates strong performance Studying for this course will provide in a relevant subject or adequate opportunities for students to learn a performance in more than one subject range of techniques and tools essential for successful performance in working • GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) (or equivalent), life. It will help individuals to apply and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in maths these skills at their workplace and and English build upon their knowledge. Those • Access to Higher Education diploma already employed will be able to use these attributes immediately at their • Related work experience workplace and improve their working • An international equivalent of the above practices. • A demonstrable interest in joining the You will gain employer insight and police or related services. consistent employer engagement on this programme. For example through contact with various police departments CAREER and other judiciary bodies. PROGRESSION BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma CORE STUDY in Policing. MODULES: • Small Scale Research Project in Policing • Criminal Law • Police and the Criminal Justice System • Equality & Diversity in the Police Services • Traffic Policing • Command and Control • Technology in the Police Services • Criminology and Practical Application for the Police Services. 41
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 42
University Level Courses HND POLICING COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in • Successful completion of the Level Policing will provide students with the 4 HNC in Policing generic knowledge, understanding and skills to enter employment within • 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent Policing, the wider public service sector including GCSE English and maths. www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply or progress on to a top-up degree. You will have an active and keen interest Studying for this course will provide in the Police and associated services and opportunities for students to learn a will have experience of being involved range of techniques and tools essential with the services or serving as a cadet for successful performance in working etc. With this experience, you will be life. It will help individuals to apply anticipating a career in the Police Service. these skills in their workplace and The offer on the course is subject to the build upon their knowledge. Those successful attendance of a Welcome already employed will be able to use Event and Induction Day. these attributes immediately at their workplace and improve their working practices. CAREER PROGRESSION CORE STUDY The HND in Policing will provide you with MODULES: the generic knowledge, understanding • Leadership in Policing and skills to enter employment within Policing or entry onto a top-up university • Crime Reduction and course to complete your degree. Community Policing • Initiative Skills RECENT GRADUATES • Government Interactions with ARE NOW... the Police Service • Completing an Investigations in • Emergency Planning and the Police Criminal Justice top-up at University of Chester • Health and Safety Management in the Police Service • Serving as full-time Police Officers with Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the • Counter Terrorism Metropolitan Police. • Investigation into Armed Policing. 43
My friends who have gone to uni have not had the same level of support as I have had doing Level 4 and 5 at CRC. You get a lot more 1:1 support and help, which I’ve found really beneficial, whilst gaining relevant work experience. JACK FRASER Studying Level 5 HND Sports , and completed Level 4, 3 and 2 Sports at CRC KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 44
University Level Courses HNC SPORT COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS This one-year programme is designed to • 2 A levels at grade A* - E provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding that underpins the • Or Pass at an equivalent Level 3 study of sport. It is aimed at students qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma) wanting to continue their education • Plus, English & mathematics GCSE at www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply through applied learning and who want grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or a willingness to to pursue or advance their career in complete these sport. • The offer on the course is subject In addition to this, work experience to the successful attendance of an placements will be offered with local Induction Day. employers, giving valuable access to experienced practitioners of sports CAREER coaching and sports development as well as an opportunity to develop PROGRESSION your own skills and knowledge. During On successful completion, you will have your time on the course you will have the opportunity to progress onto the the chance to attend extra residential Level 5 HND in Sport or into relevant activities. employment in the sports industry. You will be taught by highly-qualified and experienced practitioners who have considerable experience in the sports industry. You will benefit from excellent teaching facilities, including our Fitness Testing Laboratory. EXAMPLE STUDY MODULES: • Physical Activity • Anatomy and Physiology • Lifestyle and Health • Technology • The Sport Landscape in Sport • Project Management • Work Exposure (Pearson Set) • Sport Marketing • Activity Leadership • Biomechanics. • Nutrition 45
If you are thinking about studying at Cambridge Regional College, I would say don’t hesitate to apply. The College offers a friendly student environment which will push you to achieve your full potential whilst providing support along the way. TORIANNE SHARP HND Sports Studies Student KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 2 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 46
HND SPORT University Level Courses COURSE ADDITIONAL OVERVIEW QUALIFICATIONS: This one-year programme is designed During your time on the course you to extend the skills, knowledge and will have the chance to attend extra understanding that underpin the study residential activities as well as have of sport. Students will develop a sound opportunities to complete additional understanding of the principles in qualifications that have been tailor-made to support your studies and progression. www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply their field and will learn to apply these principles more widely. It is aimed at These include the PTLLS (Preparation students wanting to continue their in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning education through applied learning and Sector) course and the Level 3 Sports who want to pursue or advance their Massage Diploma. career in sport. The skills offered on this course can provide graduates with the ENTRY opportunity to work in many different REQUIREMENTS areas of the sport sector including A successful completion of the BTEC Community Sport & Physical Activity, Level 4 HNC Diploma in Sport or an Leisure Management, PE Teaching and equivalent Level 4 qualification. You Sports Therapy. will have an active and keen interest in sport. The offer on the course is EXAMPLE STUDY subject to the successful attendance of MODULES: a Welcome Event and Induction Day. • Research Project (Pearson Set) CAREER • Entrepreneurism in Sport PROGRESSION • Sport, Health and Society This programme is a full Level 5 qualification which can lead to enhanced • Performance Analysis employment opportunities in teaching, • Advanced Coaching coaching and the fitness industry or entry to a top-up degree. • Teaching Practice • Work Experience RECENT GRADUATES • Coaching Special Populations ARE NOW... • Exercise Physiology • At Middlesbrough College completing a BSc (Hons) in Strength & Conditioning • Advanced Nutrition. • At Loughborough College completing a BSc Hons in Sports Coaching • At Lincoln College completing a BSc (Hons) in Sport Therapy. 47
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 3 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 48
ARU FOUNDATION University Level Courses DEGREE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSE • Work Related Learning and the Built Environment OVERVIEW • Site Management and Safety. This course is designed for students with Level 3 qualifications (such as BTEC or A YEAR 3 Level) or mature learners (25+) already in • Work Based Learning project ‘B’ in the industry and looking to upskill. At the end Built Environment www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply of the course you will be able to: • Construction Resource Management • Use language, knowledge and practical skills required in the construction sector • Advanced Construction Technology • Select and use appropriate procedures, • Construction Planning and Programming systems and techniques • Environmental Building Performance. • Solve technical, economic and organisational problems ENTRY • Communicate effectively to be able to REQUIREMENTS present complex concepts to clients Entry requirements shall be equivalent to • Show high levels of motivation, passes in one of the following: initiative, flexibility, self-reliance and • An accredited Access Diploma the ability to establish priorities so that objectives can be realised in diverse • One A Level, supported by passes at Grade 4 and rapidly changing construction- (C) or above in four other subjects at GCSE related environments. • University recognised standards of the NCVQ CORE STUDY • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Diploma MODULES: and Subsidiary Diploma YEAR 1 • Employment as a trainee in the professional/ • Elements of Construction Design technical areas of construction. • IT and Communication CAREER • Elementary Survey Skills PROGRESSION • Building Technology. After successfully completing the course, YEAR 2 students may progress to an Honours Degree in Construction Management. • The Built Environment Work Sector Students have the opportunity to develop • Introduction to Civil Law and a career within the built environment, Legislation including Project Planning, Site Management, Estimating, Surveying • Work Based Learning project ‘A’ in the and Estate Management. The award is Built Environment accredited by the CIOB and students are • Construction Economics encouraged to apply for membership. The awarding body is Anglia Ruskin University. 49
I like the balance of working and studying. I currently work in the industry for a company in Cambridge. I am finding it enjoyable completing my coursework while continuing with my career. CALLUM ROWNEY HE Architectural Technologies Student KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 3 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 50
ARU FOUNDATION DEGREE University Level Courses ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE • Work Related Learning and the Built Environment OVERVIEW This Foundation Degree is accredited by • Design Studio B. the Chartered Institute of Architectural YEAR 3 Technology (CIAT). It is designed for those students with Level 3 qualifications • Advanced Construction Technology www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply (such as BTEC or A level) and mature • Site Studies and Planning learners (25+) already in industry and looking to upskill. You will gain a range of • Environmental Building Performance skills including: • Architectural CAD • Communication by written report, • Work Based Learning B in the Built proportional sketches, scale drawing Environment and specifications • Site Studies and Design. • Correct use of specialised terminology used within the industry ENTRY • Problem-solving in relation to materials REQUIREMENTS and methods of construction Entry requirements shall be equivalent to • Working with others in a small group passes in one of the following: environment • An accredited Access Diploma • Developing appropriate undergraduate • One A Level, supported by passes at Grade 4 study skills related to the acquisition (C) or above in four other subjects at GCSE and use of construction information. • University recognised standards of the NCVQ CORE STUDY • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Diploma MODULES: and Subsidiary Diploma YEAR 1 • Employment as a trainee in the professional/ • Elements of Construction Design technical areas of construction is desirable. • IT and Communication CAREER • Elementary Survey Skills PROGRESSION • Building Technology. After successfully completing the course, students may progress to an Honours YEAR 2 Degree in Architectural Technology • Design Studio A and employment. Students have the opportunity to develop a career within • Work Based Learning A in the the built environment, particularly in Built Environment Architecture, Design and Planning. • Construction Technology Students are encouraged to apply for membership of CIAT. The awarding body is • History and Theory of Architecture Anglia Ruskin University. 51
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 2 and half days per week • Campus: Cambridge 52
HNC 3D DESIGN University Level Courses (LEADING TO HND INTERIOR DESIGN) • Individual Project (Interior Design) COURSE OVERVIEW • Materials and Structures This course has been designed to prepare • Computer Aided Design. the individual for the fast-paced industry www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply of Design and Interior Architecture. The ENTRY first step is this Level 4 Higher National Certificate in 3D Design. Once completed, REQUIREMENTS the next year will be Level 5 Higher Successful completion of a Level 3 National Diploma in Interior Design qualification from a related discipline or (subject to final approval). In partnership relevant professional experience. You will with Anglia Ruskin University, upon have an active and keen interest in Design, completion of the HNC/HND you will be Art and Architecture. Entry will be subject able to top up to Level 6 (degree) BA Hons to a successful interview and completion (subject to interview) at ARU Cambridge of a taster day/s. Campus. This course will contribute to progression CAREER to Level 6 studies or placement within PROGRESSION industry by developing the following skills: Varied roles are open to individuals after • Three-dimensional-awareness this course such as: • Spatial Thinking • Interior Designer • 3D Form and Scale • Interior Architect • Professional Practice • FF&E Designer • Sustainable Design • Architectural Technician • Materials, Form, Textures and Finishes. • CAD Technician • 3D Designer CORE STUDY • Design Manager. MODULES: All the above roles sit within the design YEAR 1 (HNC) spheres of Residential, Retail and Hospitality design. • Contextual Studies (Interior Design) • Techniques and Processes • 3D Practices • Printmaking • Professional Development 53
Since finishing my Level 3 apprenticeship my employer, University of Cambridge, put me onto this Level 4 HNC course and I have been promoted to Research Lab Technician. ABBIE LOWE HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering Student. KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 54
HNC ELECTRICAL & University Level Courses ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING COURSE CORE STUDY OVERVIEW MODULES: This Level 4 course is a nationally- YEAR 1 www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply recognised and highly-respected • Engineering Maths qualification, accepted by employers, universities and professional engineering • Engineering Science institutions. The course is aimed at working engineers and is ideal for anyone • Electrical and Electronic Principles who is interested in developing a multi- • CAD for Maintenance Engineers. disciplined career in electrical/electronic engineering. The College has close links YEAR 2 with the Engineering sector regionally • Engineering Design and uses support from the industry to maintain currency of the curriculum offer. • Managing a Professional The College also has an excellent range Engineering Project of specialist laboratories, workshops and • Digital Principles equipment providing access to resources that support learning. • Electronic Circuit and Devices. All engineering courses at Cambridge Regional College focus on the practical ENTRY applications of theory and include safe REQUIREMENTS working practices, communication, team working and research skills. • 2 A levels at grade A* - E, or • Pass at an equivalent Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma) • Plus, English and maths GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) or a willingness to complete these. CAREER PROGRESSION After completing this qualification students will normally continue in employment as a skilled engineer or progress on to Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees or on to the BTEC Level 5 HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering at CRC. 55
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 56
University Level Courses HND ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING COURSE ENTRY OVERVIEW REQUIREMENTS www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply The Level 5 HND in Electrical and • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electronic Engineering is designed to Electrical/Electronic Engineering develop your knowledge and skills in • English and maths GCSE at grade electronic and electrical technologies 9 - 4 (A* - C) which are crucial to industry. With this course you’ll have the opportunity to • Relevant employment or offer of develop and apply your knowledge, employment. practical ability and design skills. We’ll support you as you develop cognitive, CAREER intellectual and analytical skills, and gain valuable key, personal and PROGRESSION transferable skills ready for progression The HND, awarded by Pearson, can into employment or further study. be used as a stepping stone to a Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. It can be studied as a CORE STUDY stand-alone qualification or as part of a MODULES: Higher Apprenticeship. YEAR 1 • Professional Engineering Management • Further Mathematics • Industrial Systems • Analogue Electronic Systems. YEAR 2 • Research Project • Industrial Power, Electronic and Storage • Further Electrical, Electronic/Digital Principles. 57
This course is great for giving you a solid foundation in Engineering, I enjoy the design aspects and hands-on elements of the course which are supported by working in the industry. JALPA PATEL HE Mechanical Engineering KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years • Course level: Level 4 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 58
University Level Courses HNC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSE • Mechanical Principles OVERVIEW • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Do you want to further your career in and Heat Engines. www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply Engineering? This BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) will lead to ENTRY specialist qualifications and expertise in the workplace. It is aimed at technicians REQUIREMENTS currently working in the Engineering • 2 A levels at grade A* - E, or sector, and gives them training in • Merit at an equivalent Level 3 design research, development and qualification (e.g. BTEC L3 Diploma) service support activities in Engineering, Manufacturing and Electronics by • Plus, English and maths GCSE at providing the language, knowledge grade 9 - 4 (A* - C) and practical skills demanded in the • Relevant employment or offer of Engineering industry. Students benefit employment. from up-to-date industry-standard workshops. CAREER This HNC will also provide the pre- requisites to progress onto the BTEC PROGRESSION Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in After completing the qualification, Engineering or Mechanical Engineering candidates will normally continue and also provides the Technical in employment as a skilled engineer Certificates for the Higher Apprenticeship whilst progressing on to Mechanical in Engineering. Engineering Degree programmes or the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in CORE STUDY Mechanical Engineering at CRC. MODULES: YEAR 1 • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Materials, Properties and Testing. YEAR 2 • Engineering Design • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set) 59
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 2 years • Course level: Level 5 • College attendance: 1 day per week • Campus: Cambridge 60
University Level Courses HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSE CAREER OVERVIEW PROGRESSION This course is aimed at technicians After completing the qualification, currently working in the Engineering candidates will normally continue in sector, and gives them training in their current employment as a skilled design research, development and www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply engineer with the option to progress service support activities in Engineering, on to Engineering or Mechanical Manufacturing and Maintenance, by Engineering degree programmes. providing the language, knowledge and practical skills demanded in the engineering industry. Students benefit RECENT GRADUATES from up-to-date industry-standard ARE NOW... laboratories and CAD facilities. • CNC Manager at Prototype Projects • Chief Mechanical Technician in CORE STUDY Whittle Lab, Cambridge University MODULES: • Design Engineer at JDR Cables YEAR 1 • Metallurgy Technician at TWI • Research Project • Completing a Bachelor of Engineering • Professional Engineering Management in Polymer Technology. • Advanced Mechanical Principles. YEAR 2 • Further Mathematics • Virtual Engineering • Industrial Systems • Lean Manufacturing. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) • Relevant employment in the engineering sector. 61
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Access courses are perfect for people who did not have a great experience at school, as was the case for me. This course has allowed me to finally get to be where I want to be. I would 100% recommend studying an Access course with CRC. CHARLOTTE MCGARVIE Access to Business Student KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 and Jan 2023 • Course length: 1 Year (for Sept) / 6 Months (for Jan) • Course level: Level 3 • College attendance: Full-time • Campus: Cambridge 64
Access to Higher Education ACCESS BUSINESS COURSE CAREER OVERVIEW PROGRESSION The Access to Business course is widely Apply for undergraduate courses such recognised by universities with a strong as Accounting & Finance, Business supportive tutorial and study skills Management, Economics, International system. Choose between two pathways: Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, Business Management or Accounting Events Management and Tourism and Economics. Management. You can also progress onto a www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply HNC in Business at CRC. CORE STUDY MODULES: FINANCIAL • International Marketing Planning ASSISTANCE If you are aged 19-23 and do not currently • Managing People hold a Level 3 or higher qualification (e.g. A • Factors that Influence Business Level and higher), your Access course will be fully-funded, meaning no tuition fees. • Use of Statistics Subsidised fees may also apply if you are • Introduction to Algebra and Graphs currently unemployed, seeking employment and enrolling on the course to help get back • Business Awareness into employment and in receipt of an eligible • ICT - Word Processing benefit. If you are aged 24+ or you have a full Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay • HE Study Skills. tuition fees. You may qualify for an Advanced BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PATHWAY: Learner Loan to help pay your Access course tuition fees (see www.camre.ac.uk/all). This • Applied Business Marketing loan may be written off if you then go on to • Corporate Social Responsibility. complete a Higher Education qualification. You may also be eligible for financial support ACCOUNTING AND ECONOMICS towards such costs as travel, equipment, PATHWAY: books and childcare. If you leave your course • Economics before completion, you will be liable for the full repayment of your Advanced Learner • Cost Accounting Loan. • Use of Calculus *Please note that this information is correct at time of print but government funding can be subject to • Quantitative Methods and Matrices. change so please check with us. ENTRY For further financial advice please contact us on 01223 418443 or email REQUIREMENTS financialsupport@camre.ac.uk. If you Age 19 or over with 4 GCSEs at grades are applying as an International student, A*- C/9-4 including English or maths, or please contact our International Centre Level 2 equivalent. via email intenquiry@camre.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1233 226317. 65
KEY FACTS • Start: Sept 2022 • Course length: 1 year • Course level: Level 3 • College attendance: 3 days per week • Campus: Cambridge 66
ACCESS CRIMINAL Access to Higher Education JUSTICE & POLICING COURSE exceptions are made for this pathway and this can be discussed at application. OVERVIEW Studying this Access course gives you CAREER the opportunity to progress to study a variety of Humanities, Arts, Political PROGRESSION and Social Science subjects at degree CRC offers HNC / HND in Policing on a level; specific examples include Public full-time basis after the Access course. In addition, study these subjects and progress www.camre.ac.uk/HEapply Services, Policing, and Criminology. to study a variety of Humanities, Arts, Political CORE STUDY and Social Science subjects at degree level. Specific examples of degrees include Public MODULES: Services, Policing, and Criminology. ASPECTS OF CRIMINOLOGY: FINANCIAL • Theories of Crime ASSISTANCE • Treating Crime If you are aged 19-23 and do not currently • Offender Profiling hold a Level 3 or higher qualification (e.g. A Level and higher), your Access course will • Psychology in the Courtroom. be fully-funded, meaning no tuition fees. Subsidised fees may also apply if you are PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF POLICING: currently unemployed, seeking employment • Criminal Justice System and enrolling on the course to help get back into employment and in receipt of an eligible • Traffic Offences benefit. If you are aged 24+ or you have a full • Crime Scene Management / Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay Weapons Offences tuition fees. You may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help pay your Access course • The Powers of the Police / Public tuition fees (see www.camre.ac.uk/all). This Order Offences. loan may be written off if you then go on to SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES: complete a Higher Education qualification. You may also be eligible for financial support • Introduction to Sociology towards such costs as travel, equipment, • Human Rights books and childcare. If you leave your course before completion, you will be liable for the full • Offences Against a Person repayment of your Advanced Learner Loan. • Crime & Deviance. *Please note that this information is correct at time of print but government funding can be subject to ENTRY change so please check with us. REQUIREMENTS For further financial advice please You will need Level 2 maths and English, contact us on 01223 418443 or email e.g. GCSE maths and English grade 9 - 4 financialsupport@camre.ac.uk. If you are (A* - C) or above. This is because most applying as an International student, please degree courses now require at least contact our International Centre via email Level 2 maths and English in addition intenquiry@camre.ac.uk or telephone to the Access diploma. Occasionally, +44 (0) 1233 226317. 67
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