UTCN KS5 Prospectus

Find Your Future

Year 12 Prospectus September 2024 Entry

UTCN Open Events Year 12 Open Evening 12/10/2023

Our Vision To develop tomorrow’s health and engineering professionals

A message from the Sixth Form Team “Where do you want to be in ten years’ time?”

Year 12 Student

There really is only one good answer to the question of where will you be in ten years’ time and that is: doing something I love.

Respect

We work together, as a team to achieve by living our core values: Professionalism

Now, if you are like us; mad on cars, F1, fixing computers, passionate about green issues and health care solutions then just by reading this prospectus, you might have taken the first step towards your dream future.

Excellence

Only when you ask THAT question, can you start to think about where your future may lie.

“As soon as I got to UTCN, I knew I had made the right choice. I have so much more in common with the students here than at my school. We like the same things.”

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It is probably a question you have been asked a dozen times already. It’s a valid question, but we think there is a better way of approaching it, by asking another question: what do you enjoy?

Find Your Future Are you learning how to solve problems, analyse medical data, program robots, use 3D printers and advanced machinery?

Are you ready for the future?

More importantly, are you ready for your future?

Here at UTCN, we exist to develop tomorrow’s engineering and health specialists.

And, if you look at our destinations table on pages 2 and 3, you will see that is exactly what we do. Our vision is to create exceptional young people who are ready for the world of work. We do this through our E3 strategy: Examinations, Employability and Experience.

Examinations We provide a high quality curriculum delivered by expert teachers. We offer support to ensure students achieve the highest possible grades.

Experience We have the support of a significant number of employers and the sponsorship of the University of East Anglia. These organisations support the delivery of the curriculum, provide work experience, offer first-rate careers advice and help our students achieve outstanding careers with many going on to achieve prestigious destinations.

If reading the above excites you, then I would urge you to come and visit us at one of the open events. A new and exciting future could be closer than you think!

Emma Palik Headteacher

Employability Students employability skills are explicitly developed to ensure they are prepared for the workplace.

The world is changing - fast!

But are you preparing for this new future?

Where do our students go?

Our Year 13 leavers go on to study at top universities and to take up prestigious apprenticeships. We are especially delighted with our students’ success at securing higher and advanced apprenticeships - many of which are very well paid and offer excellent career progression.

Education: Anglia Ruskin

University of Cumbria

University of Manchester

Engineering

Conservation Biology

Robotics

CTC Aviation Academy

University of East Anglia

University of Nottingham

Pilot Training

Biochemistry Bioengineering Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Pharmacology

Medicine

International Aviation Academy Norwich Professional Aviation Engineering Practice De Montfort University Business and Finance University of Bournemouth Design Engineering Mechanical Engineering University of Cambridge

University of Hertfordshire

University of Plymouth Computing Computing and Games Development University of Suffolk

University of Hull

University of Sussex

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science Product Design

University of Lincoln Computer Science

Computer Science University of Liverpool

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Motorsport Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering Automotive Engineering with Motorsport

Mechanical Engineering University of Cardiff

Oxford Brookes University

Mechatronics and Robotic Systems

Computer Games Programming Product Design

University of West England Aerospace Engineering

Apprenticeships: Anglian Water

Harford Attachments Ltd

R.G Carter

Aviva

Jaguar Landrover

Robinson’s Audi

Balfour Beatty

James Fisher Lowestoft

RAF

BBC

KLM

Royal Navy

BMW

Lawrence & Scott

Scottish Power

British Army

Lotus

Seajacks

British Sugar

Marsh

Tarmac

Canham Consulting

Mercedes-Benz AMG

Warren Services

Clearwater

Morgan Sindall

BAE

Dyson

MSI Defence System Ltd.

BF1 Systems

EDF

National Grid

Hewlett Packard

Electronics Tech

NHS

Lotus

Farrans Construction

Norfolk Property Services (NPS)

RAF

Glazing Vision

Opito -Skills for Oil and Gas

Renvale

Employment: Lotus - General Operative British Army - Paratrooper Air Cair Engineering - Engineering Technician Swift Aircraft - Aircraft Technician JM Builders - Carpenter

Cutting edge facilities University Technical College Norfolk is equipped to the highest standards and contains specialist equipment, including £1.5m of recent investment for the Engineering and Science Facilities. Our equipment was procured after careful liaison with local employers to ensure that students are ‘work-ready’ when they leave us.

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Employer supporters

Find Your Future A unique feature of UTCN is Find Your Future (FYF).

• Property task set by NPS • Property Consultants - students took the roles Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer and Project Manager and designed a housing development including scaled model • Software engineering and app development task sponsored by Aviva • Designing and building CANSATs and then launching them via a rocket with Raptor

As the name suggests, FYF will help you: • Find a career that is suitable for you • Build key employability skills like teamwork, leadership and presentational skills • Make industry contacts to help you find your future The challenges vary from design tasks to making prototype solutions which can, in some cases, be adopted by the employer. You will get the chance to work on projects in various key sectors: Automotive, Aviation, Health Science, Marine, Medical, Construction, Energy, Tech and many more.

Employers often reward students with prizes for the best ideas or best team, and these challenges have led to offers of work experience and excellent apprenticeships (including degree level). We work hard to understand what employers are looking for. This is your opportunity to create a C.V. that sets you apart.

FYF is a vital and compulsory part of the curriculum and takes place every Wednesday morning.

A few examples include: • Designing and prototyping an electric vehicle charging point with Warren Services • Planning and presenting a new bridge building for Norwich with Create Norwich • Wind Energy task using 3D technology sponsored by Vattenfall • Modifying and racing an electric powered race car with Greenpower

Work experience All Sixth Form courses comprise a work experience placement. The purpose is to build experience that will be valuable for future employment or study.

Many students discover their future employer whilst demonstrating their ability in the workplace.

Your course tutors along with the UTCN Work Experience Coordinator will work with you to identify suitable opportunities for you to pursue during this time.

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Curriculum We run four programmes at UTCN. In addition, all students participate in Find Your Future (page 5).

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T Level Foundation Year

Level 3 T Level Engineering & Manufacturing

Great for progression to study T Levels

Great for progression to university or Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships

One-year course that leads onto the T Level in Engineering in September 2025

Two-year course equivalent to 3 A Levels covering all aspects of Engineering

First-rate careers guidance

First-rate careers guidance work with employers to solve real world problems

4 days a week at UTCN 1 day per week CV building GCSE English & Maths re-take

5 days per week at UTCN

Work experience

Work experience

Level 2

Level 3

Minimum entry criteria:

Minimum entry criteria:

24 GCSE Points

32 GCSE Points

Grade 4 in Maths

Grade 5 in Maths

Grade 3 in English Language

Grade 4 in English Language

Strong interest in Engineering

Merit in Engineering in BTEC (preferred) or Grade 4 in Design and Technology

A Level Plus Programme Level 3 course

T Level Science & Health Programme Level 3 course

Great for progression to university or Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships

Great for progression to university or Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships

Two-year course studying STEM A Levels and/or Engineering

Two-year course equivalent to 3 A Levels covering all aspects of Health & Science

First-rate careers guidance

First-rate careers guidance

Work with employers and universities to solve real world problems

5 days per week at UTCN

Work experience

Work experience

5 days per week at UTCN

Level 3

Level 3

Minimum entry criteria:

Minimum entry criteria:

40 GCSE Points

32 GCSE Points

Grade 5 in Maths

Grade 4 in Maths

Grade 5 in English Language

Grade 4 in English Language

Grade 6 in subjects chosen

Grades 5, 5 in Science

Strong interest in subjects chosen

Strong interest in Health or Science careers

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Curriculum enrichment Competitions & challenges

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The UTCN Sixth Form offers fantastic opportunities, not just to gain good technical qualifications, but there are also a wide range of competitions and challenges that you can participate in. These team based challenges provide you with a chance to apply your technical and business skills to problem solving tasks that have been devised by industry. Here are just some of the projects that our Sixth Form students participate in:

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offers students an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development. It is a personal challenge available to all, not a competition against others.

Completion of the award is voluntary.

F1 in Schools

• Volunteering – to encourage service to individuals and to the community

This national and international competition allows teams to design, produce and market a model F1 vehicle that meets stringent regulations, just like the real F1 setup.

The teams take their models powered by CO2 canisters and race them against competitors.

• Expedition – to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery

The UTCN Navy Boat Challenge Teams design and manufacture a marine craft that is capable of retrieving lost cargo, either floating, on land or from the sea bed. This will often involve the design of robotics, winches, conveyors as well as the boat drive systems.

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UTCN offers students in Year 12 the opportunity to undertake the Silver Award level which consists of the following sections:

• Skills – to encourage the development of personal interests, hobbies and social and practical skills • Physical Recreation – to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity Expeditions are organised by UTCN each year and students attend regular training sessions at school in order to complete the Expedition Section. The remaining sections are completed by students in their own time.

UTCN staff support students as they progress through the award, however a large amount of responsibility lies with the student. It is not necessary to have participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme previously, students can begin the Silver Award level as a direct entrant. The Silver Award can be completed in as little as 12 months.

After completion of the Silver Award level, students are able to progress to the Gold Award level and will continue to receive support from UTCN with its completion.

T Level Foundation Year (Previously known as the T Level Transition Programme) Minimum entry criteria 24 GCSE Points recommended Calculate GCSE points with your best eight individual GCSE Subjects (9=9, 8=8, 7=7 etc) Grade 4 in Mathematics Grade 3 in English Language

Engineering: T Level Foundation Year T Levels are new qualifications introduced to provide technical routes for students pursuing a career in a specific sector of industry. The T Level Foundation Year is aimed at students who do not meet the entry criteria for the T Level in Engineering but still wish to progress to this in 2023. Students will complete the Foundation Year to progress to the T Level qualification.

The course comprises of: • OCR Level 2 Technical Diploma in Engineering • Employer Led Projects • Work Experience • Technical Competitions • GCSE English and/or Maths The technical study element of this course will ensure you have a sound background in mechanical and electrical engineering concepts as well as offering the chance for you to apply these concepts in a range of practical tasks.

You will gain knowledge and skills in bench fitting, machining, CAD, electrical circuit design and assembly, plus many more.

Our employer liaison and careers staff will guide and support you in obtaining meaningful work experience to help you develop all important employability skills.

We also work directly with a range of employers to help bring industry into the classroom via technical challenges throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to work in a team to compete in one of the technical competitions, such the Navy Challenge or F1 in Schools. This is a fun way of helping you develop team working and collaborative skills, alongside the technical aspects of the course.

Where your grades have fallen short of the entry requirements into the Level 3 T Level, in the foundation programme we will provide you with excellent levels of support to guide you through the exam retake process.

This support will be tightly focused and will see you working in a small group with an expert teacher.

Who is the T Level Foundation Year for?

It is not suitable for students:

• Not yet ready to start a T Level

• Who already have the qualifications to start a T Level

• Who can realistically achieve a T Level by age 19 • Who have a strong work ethic and the maturity to work closely with employers

• Who need longer than one year to achieve the entry qualification for the T Level • With poor behavioural or attendance records

• Keen to progress to the T Level in Engineering

• Who require intensive support

• Looking to secure a grade 4 in English Language and a 5 in Maths

• Unlikely to – or uninterested in - achieving a grade 4 in English and a 5 in Maths

• Looking for a mixture of classroom, workshop and employer activities • Can commit to a three year course

• Looking for a 100% practical route • Looking for a one year standalone

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Level 3 T Level Engineering & Manufacturing Minimum entry criteria 32 GCSE Points recommended Calculate GCSE points with your best eight individual GCSE Subjects (9=9, 8=8, 7=7 etc)

• Applied Science and Mathematics • Electrical and Mechanical Principles • Electrical and Mechanical Design

Grade 5 in Mathematics

• Computer Aided Design

Grade 4 in English Language

• Control Engineering

Previous study of BTEC Engineering, Design & Technology or an equivalent subject is preferred but not essential

• Materials Science

Content Summary This programme is equivalent to three A Levels and can provide access into either apprenticeships or university courses. It is intended to provide a broad range of knowledge, skills, and experiences to allow you to progress into your chosen specialist area of engineering. Students selecting this course will have a clear determination and passion for the subject. Engineering students will need high levels of resilience to keep up with the challenge of the coursework assessed elements, and effective time management and independent study skills to achieve in the examined elements.

The T Level programme includes the following compulsory elements. Technical Qualification (TQ), which includes: • Engineering Core Learning • Industrial Project • Occupational Specialist Related Coursework • Industry placement with an employer up to 45 days

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In Year One you will complete the core learning element, topics will include:

• Electrical and Mechanical Simulation • Business for Engineering and Project Management You will also apply your core learning to solve an industry set project.

In Year Two you will select your occupational pathway within your chosen T Level, allowing you to specialise by completing coursework tasks related to your specialist area.

What can I expect in lessons?

From day one, the sheer range of engineering topics and sectors addressed in this course will keep you engaged and busy. This is a two year course where each lesson will provide you with a new challenge, initially focused on developing basic knowledge and skills, all of which start to come together and allow you to apply them to industrial contexts and problem solving projects and coursework.

T Level Science & Health Programme Level 3 course Minimum entry criteria 32 GCSE Points recommended Calculate GCSE points with your best eight individual GCSE Subjects (9=9, 8=8, 7=7 etc) Grade 5 in Mathematics Grade 4 in English Language Grades 5,5 in Science (Triple Science Recommended) Industry placement with an employer up to 45 days

Content Summary All students will develop a general understanding of health and science: • Working within the health and science sector • Health, safety and environmental regulations • Managing information and data • Principles of good scientific and clinical practice • Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology They will also learn about topics specific to health including: • Understanding the science sector • Further science knowledge, including cell cycle and cellular respiration, enzyme and protein structure, pathogens, classification of biological materials, kinetic changes and relevant analytical techniques • Scientific methodology • Experimental equipment and techniques • Ethics of science

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A Level Plus Programme Minimum entry criteria 40 GCSE Points recommended Calculate GCSE points with your best eight individual GCSE Subjects (9=9, 8=8, 7=7 etc) Grade 5 in Mathematics Grade 5 in English Language Grade 6 in subjects chosen

Students should choose three subjects from the following: Mathematics

Physics Chemistry Computer Science Level 3 C Tech Engineering

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A Level Computer Science Minimum entry criteria GCSE Computer Science is not required but an aptitude test must be taken if you are not currently studying GCSE computing.

Content Summary The A Level course is split into two different units over two academic years. The first two units are examined and are worth 40% each, whilst the third unit is a programming project worth 20%.

The qualification, above all else, will be relevant to the modern and changing world of technology. There will be a focus on programming and an emphasise on the importance of computational thinking as a discipline.

With computational thinking at its core, the course will help students to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and understand machine intelligence.

The course will also enable students the opportunity to apply the academic principles learned in the classroom to real world systems in an exciting and engaging manner.

The units will include: • Computer Systems • The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle and its effects on different registers • How different input, output and storage devices can be applied to the solution of different problems • Network security and threats, use of firewalls, proxies and encryption • Algorithms and Programming • Writing and following complex algorithms • Use of an IDE to develop/debug a program • Modularity, functions and procedures, parameter passing by value and by reference • Programming Project - Candidates select their own user-driven problem of an appropriate size and complexity to solve.

• Problem identification • Designing a solution • Iterative development process • Testing to inform development • Evaluating the success of the solution

What can I expect in lessons?

Computer Science is delivered by two experienced practitioners who both specialise in different areas of computing. Expect lessons to be engaging and involve an extensive amount of problem solving activities.

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A Level Chemistry Minimum entry criteria GCSE Chemistry Grade 6 or 6,6 in Combined Science.

In addition, a Grade 5 in Mathematics is required and a Grade 6 is desirable.

Content Summary Chemistry is everywhere, helping us explain the processes that allow life to occur to enabling the construction of space age materials. Chemistry is the study of substances, what they are made of, how they interact and how they alter the world around us.

Having A Level Chemistry is an essential qualification for students wishing to study a diverse range of courses at University including Medicine, Dentistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Veterinary Science and also for careers such as Accountancy, Patent Attorneys, and environmental consultancy.

You will study the three main aspects of chemistry: • Physical chemistry: the how and why reactions take place • Organic chemistry: the study of carbon chemistry, including how to identify functional groups and their role in life • Inorganic chemistry: focuses on the trends and patterns present in chemistry, understanding these allows you to make predictions about the unknowns and develop problem solving skills

What can I expect in lessons?

Lesson content varies depending on the course topic. Expect to spend around 25% of your time in practical lessons and 75% in theoretical lessons.

Lessons are interactive and involve group work as well as individual learning time. Due to the nature of chemistry some of most important skills you can do is to ask questions and challenge your own concepts of the world around you.

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Level 3 Engineering (Technical Extended Certificate)

Minimum entry criteria No additional entry criteria. You do not need to have studied engineering previously but it will be valuable if you have.

Content Summary Study units include: • Applied Engineering, Science and Mathematics • Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing • Mechanical and Electrical Principles Equivalent in size to one A Level, this qualification is available to those students considering the A Level Plus programme.

The course is designed to complement your academic study by providing you with a solid base of knowledge and skills in engineering. The most common progression routes from this course would include university or apprenticeship programmes.

What can I expect in lessons?

Students working on the extended certificate course will receive a rich and varied engineering experience, along the way developing a blend of theoretical and practical skills. You will study a number of separate engineering units delivered over two years, which will keep you busy and motivated whilst opening your eyes to the huge range of potential engineering pathways.

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A Level Mathematics Minimum entry criteria Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics is required, Grade 7 or higher is desirable.

Content Summary Mathematics A Level is for both those who find the subject enjoyable and interesting but also for those who wish to use it to facilitate their studies and interest in other subjects.

Mathematics is a powerful and beautiful subject that teaches students new skills and problem solving techniques that can be used in both Mathematics and in the pursuit of many careers.

The course is broken down into the study of Pure Mathematics which includes algebra, calculus, trigonometry and many other challenging and interesting areas of Mathematics.

Students also study the applications of Mathematics through Statistics and Mechanics; these areas are especially useful for those students looking to progress in the world of Engineering, Computing, Architecture, Finance and Business.

What can I expect in lessons?

Mathematics is taught in a variety of ways including investigations, problem solving and applications.

Lessons are designed to be interesting, progressive and challenging for all students. Students can expect lessons to include the use of technology, mechanical demonstrations and real-life scenarios throughout the course.

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A Level Physics Minimum entry criteria GCSE Physics Grade 6 or 6,6 in Combined Science.

In addition, a Grade 5 in Mathematics is required with a Grade 6 strongly preferable.

Content Summary Physics is the most fundamental science. It involves the study of the universe and its origins, and how matter behaves through space and time, from the very large to the very small. It seeks to explain how the physical world operates through Laws and the concepts of forces and energy. Having A Level Physics will open up the doors to a great variety of courses at University including Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Physics and Architecture. It is also looked upon favourably for those wishing to enter business and finance as the analytical and problem solving skills you develop are well sought after.

• Foundations of physics: dimensional analysis with scalars and vectors • Forces and motion: Newton’s Laws, projectile motion, work energy and power, car safety and material properties • Electrons, waves, and photons: Kirchoff’s Laws, quantum physics, wave phenomena, and electrical circuits • Newtonian world and astrophysics: field forces including gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, higher level mechanics and cosmology • Particles and medical physics: nuclear physics and applied physics in medicine

What can I expect in lessons?

Certain sections of the course will require more practical work than others but you can expect to spend around 75% of your time in theoretical lessons and 25% of your time in practical lessons. Questioning in Physics is essential to improve understanding and for this reason, group work is encouraged but you will also need to be a confident independent learner.

Challenging yourself and each other is the best way to improve your grasp of a new concept.

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Year 12 & 13 dress code Our Uniform supplier is Birds of Dereham, the UTCN uniform is designed to be smart and cost effective.

Further clarification on our uniform can be found on our website under uniform policy. UTCN insists on high standards of personal presentation.

Our Uniform and Appearance policy has been developed with our governing body of employers to prepare students for the world of work. All prospective students and their parents should ensure that they are able to adhere to the UTCN Uniform and Appearance Policy as it is strictly enforced.

Items marked Birds can only be purchased here from our uniform supplier Birds of Dereham.

• UTCN Dust Coat (Birds) • Black safety boots – with toe protection and mid-sole penetration protection (Birds or must be marked S1P or SBP compliant)

Outdoor • Suitable coat

Appearance Hair • Natural hair colours only • Hair should be cut no shorter than grade 2 and without patterns

All items are required unless otherwise stated

Makeup

Year 12 and 13

• Discreet makeup is permitted suitable for an office environment

Classroom

Piercings

• Trouser or skirt suit suitable for a formal office environment

• Facial piercings (and retainer piercings) are not permitted

• Formal shoes – plain, without logo with a flat or low solid heel

Jewellery

• Dark coloured socks • Shirt or blouse of any colour suitable for a business environment • Dark coloured socks or pattern suitable for a business environment • Tie suitable for a business environment (ties do not need to be worn with a blouse)

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• Workshop (only required for workshop engineering courses)

• One pair of stud earrings are acceptable, no other jewellery is allowed

Nails • Nail varnish and acrylic nails are not permitted

Case study Jovita Beeston I’m an Engineering Technician Apprentice for Scottish Power Renewables and I am currently training to maintain offshore wind turbines. So far, I have taken part in survival training and carried out practical work on pneumatic and hydraulic rigs.

The reason I decided to move to UTCN in Year 10 was because I wanted to experience a different environment and something that was more exciting than my high school experience. I then stayed on for the Sixth Form because, from my experience at UTCN, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in engineering.

Subjects Studied At UTCN Level 3 Engineering - Programme

The opportunities in engineering are fabulous! And I want to be a role model to all young people thinking about a career in this sector. I feel especially proud to be a woman working in engineering. From my time at UTCN, I feel like I have been given a lot of good experiences. I certainly found out about the real working environment earlier than most 18-year-olds.

My biggest piece of advice to the current Year 11s would be to take advantages of all the opportunities that are presented to you. Reflecting on my time at UTCN, I now realise how fortunate I was to be able to experience the opportunities I had.

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Travelling to UTCN by bus If you have any queries about travel to UTCN please contact us at office@utcncst.org using the subject header “travel”.

UTCN Contract Bus First Eastern Counties Special run a UTCN Contract Bus from Norwich City Centre to UTCN. Travel on this bus service is free if you have a First Bus pass. If you do not, you can purchase a separate pass.

Travelling to UTCN on a First Bus Norwich Norwich Zones 1-5

Explorer Zone

Excel Zone or Network

If you are travelling to UTCN from within Norwich Zones 1 – 5 (check on the First Bus website which zone you are in) the most cost effective options are:

If you are travelling to UTCN from the Norfolk or Suffolk coast an Explorer Zone ticket is your best option:

If you are travelling to UTCN from outside of Norwich Zone 5 the most cost effective options are:

Norwich FirstTrio pass -£355

Explorer Zone pass -£465

Network FirstTrio

valid for three terms

valid for three terms

pass -£515 valid for three terms

Norwich First Solo pass -£130

Solo pass -£165

Norwich FirstSolo pass -£210

valid for one term

valid for one term

valid for one term

All these passes can be used during the weekends and holidays. Tickets can be purchased online, as a mobile “M” ticket or from the First Travel shop on Castle Meadow. As well as covering the journey into Norwich these passes can also be used on the UTCN contract bus. Please ensure the ticket you buy is for the whole network and not just for the journey on one route. These prices are subject to change.

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Travelling to UTCN on any other service If you are travelling to UTCN using any of the following services you need to purchase a UTCN contract bus pass for the journey between the city centre rail station and UTCN.

Travelling to UTCN by moped or motorbike

• Greater Anglia (train)

Useful websites

• Konectbus • Sanders Coaches • Stagecoach • Simonds Bus The providers above have a range of tickets and passes available. Please contact the service provider directly to find out prices and routes. In certain circumstances Norfolk County Council may be able to help with bus passes for students in Sixth Form.

Their website has further information: www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schooland-college-transport

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If you want to travel to UTCN by moped or motorbike there is specific parking available at school. Please ensure that your bike or moped is in good working order and you have the correct safety-wear for your journey. Please provide your own bike lock. Mopeds and motorbikes are parked at UTCN at your own risk.

Traveline For an overview of transport services in Norfolk and Suffolk www.traveline.info

First Buses Norfolk and Suffolk www.firstgroup.com/norfolk-suffolk

Konectbus www.konectbus.co.uk

Sanders Coaches

Travelling to UTCN by bicycle

www.sanderscoaches.com

If you want to travel to UTCN by push bike there are covered cycle racks available at school. We recommend that you ensure your bike is in good working order and you wear a cycle helmet for your journey. Please provide your own bike lock. Bikes are parked at UTCN at your own risk.

Simonds Bus www.simonds.co.uk

Greater Anglia Train services in Norfolk & Suffolk www.greateranglia.co.uk

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UTCN, Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF Tel: 01603 580280 www.utcn.org.uk admissions@utcncst.org University Technical College Norfolk is part of the Community School Trust (CST).

CST is an established academy trust, passionate about the life chances of young people.

We provide a first-rate education for every child and work hard to create outstanding schools that change perceptions and expectations across whole communities.

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