Reaseheath Mini Guide 2017

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Further Education Mini Guide 2017

FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE US:

£50 MILLION

WE ARE ONE OF

THE BEST

COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY FOR STUDENT SUPPORT Outstanding, Ofsted Care Standards 2013

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HAS BEEN INVESTED ON CAMPUS INTO CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIALIST TRAINING FACILITIES

WITH A FURTHER £30 MILLION PLANNED…

96%

OF STUDENTS PROGRESS INTO EMPLOYMENT OR ONTO DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THEIR CHOSEN INDUSTRY FE destinations survey 2015 leavers

98% OF OUR

STUDENTS SAY OUR TEACHING IS GOOD FE student survey 2016

OUR TUTORS ARE 1ST CLASS BECAUSE THEY’RE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD AND HAVE WORKED IN THEIR INDUSTRY

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CONTENTS: LIFE AT REASEHEATH

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY STUDENT SUPPORT LIVING IN

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GETTING HERE

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU THE REASEHEATH EDGE OUR COURSES

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YOUR JOURNEY TO REASEHEATH HOW TO APPLY WHAT NEXT?

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EXPERIENCE REASEHEATH

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LIFE AT REASEHEATH

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You’ll be studying in the beautiful, rural setting of Cheshire.

Our campus, just on the outskirts of Nantwich, has a warm and friendly atmosphere and is an amazing place for you to make lots of new friends.

Student life on campus

With so many clubs, societies and forums that you can join, and a lively programme of social events arranged by the Student Association, there is plenty to do in your free time.

Some of our facilities:

• Pool table, darts, table tennis, pus cam on TVs en scre large • Student bar and social area

• Free Wifi across campus and dedicated IT teaching centre • 5 catering outlets • On-site zoo, farm and equestrian centre

• £8.3 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology

• Brand new 3G rugby pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

OUR MISSION: ivering To inspire achievement by del lls ski outstanding education and

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LIFE AT REASEHEATH Reaseheath Student Association Be at the heart of student life by joining our Student Association • Help to organise a host of social events

• Take part in fundraising activities for local charities as part of RAG (Raising and Giving)

Follow us: reaseheathstudentassociation aseheath_SA @Re

Sports

Get active and take your pick from a wide range of sporting activities • Join our football, rugby or netball teams

• Try out a range of other sports

, inton badm et, crick ding inclu

Zumba, Rush Hockey, jujitsu and indoor climbing

• Work towards your Gold Duke rd awa of Edinburgh • Take advantage of our new gym for just £80 per academic year!

r £30,000 Reaseheath students raised ove art for RAG charity The British He causes Foundatiion and other worthy last year!

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Robyn Longden

Ed Young

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN FORESTRY AND ARBORICULTURE

Age: 20 School: The Kingsway School, Stockport Ambition: Floristry shop owner “Reaseheath is special because you get the opportunity to take part in some amazing competitions and shows. It’s wonderful to see visitors admiring your work.”

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Age: 20 School: Lymm High School Ambition: Climber/tree surgeon “The staff are so supportive, and their knowledge is outstanding as they’ve all worked in the industry. I love exploring the campus, and it’s an ideal setting for our practical sessions.”

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Mikey Roberts

Mary Wallbank

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA BRICKWORK

LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN PARTS, SALES AND MARKETING

Age: 22 School: Ruskin Community High School, Crewe Ambition: Project manager

“Studying at Reaseheath fully prepared me for “I’ve had of sowork. many I the world amazing opportunities would recommend the here which I department wouldn’t have Construction got anywhere else, like and Reaseheath to anyone, working with birds prey, the workshops and of staff are meerkats and reptiles.” brilliant.”

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Age: 21 Employer: Guy Machinery Ambition: Territory manager “An apprenticeship gives you a flying start. You can apply the knowledge you’ve learned at college straight away on the job and you learn transferable skills you can take with you wherever you go.”

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STUDENT SUPPORT Student Wellbeing

We’re here to help

The Student Wellbeing Service provides confidential, impartial advice and counselling services, available for all students to help you get the most from your studies.

By becoming a Reaseheath student you can look forward to a unique study experience - you’ll learn in a caring environment, supported by dedicated staff who are all working to help you achieve your full potential!

Learning Support

Student Services

Our Student Services Team is always around to help and support you with such things as:

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The Learning Skills Centre (LSC) provides additional learning support and Assistive Technology (specialist study equipment) for those students with a range of academic support needs.

Library and Information Services

• Packed full of books, journals and electronic resources • Open access computers, printers and photocopier • Free Wifi

• Silent and group study areas

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Financial support If you are under 19 on 31 August 2017, tuition fees and exam costs are free for our courses.

If you are studying on a full time course you may be eligible for means-tested financial support to help towards the cost of being a student. You can apply for money to help with your accommodation or travel costs, or even your essential clothing and equipment!

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Graded Outstanding by Ofsted for the excellent support, development and care we provide to our students

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LIVING IN See for yourself!

for 850 students. You can visit We have on-site accommodationour Course Open Events or at of a typical student room at one your interview. mmodation fees are based Charged on a termly basis, acco g half terms, Christmas and on a full academic year, excludin Easter breaks. ls are provided each day in Breakfast, lunch and evening mea e halls also have a self-catering the Reaseheath Restaurant. Som students. All accommodation of ber num a kitchen designated to has Wifi connection. our halls of residence visit our For more information on each of ices Team to arrange a visit.

Serv ent Stud the website, or contact ation reaseheath.ac.uk/fe-accommod 01270 613209

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“Reaseheath’s residential provision for students aged between 16 and 18 years is outstanding” Ofsted Care Standards Inspection 2013 Graded Outstanding in all areas

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GETTING HERE We are well connected...

, bike shelters and subsidised Free parking, great train station links , Staffordshire, Shropshire and shire bus routes reaching across Che campus couldn’t be easier! beyond - travelling to and from our ,000 to reduce prices for some We have invested a further £100 others. for s students and maintain price

routes, For detailed information on our bus visit s, time and ts poin including pick up

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Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Travel for as little as 92p per day return

Travel from as little as ÂŁ2.35 per day return

Travel from as little as ÂŁ2.63 per day return

For more ainformation visit our website

Within 10 miles of Reaseheath

Within 10-20 miles of Reaseheath

Outside of 20 miles of Reaseheath

Apply to live in college accommodation

This is an approximate representation of our transport routes.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU

How many GCSEs have you got or will you be getting?

5 GCSEs at 4 points or C grade and above (including 5 points or grade B or above in English, Maths and Science)

4 GCSEs at 4 points or C grade and above (preferably including English and Maths)

Course level

Level 3 Technical Baccalaureate

Level 3

Duration

2 years

1, 2 or 3 year sandwich course

For Level 3 programmes GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 points and above are required and sometimes Science.

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Courses at Reaseheath have a more practical side to them than courses in sixth forms and some other colleges.

We offer a range of programmes at different levels to suit individual needs. You can apply for the course level based on your GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Full time courses run at different levels (Entry Level - Level 3) and we also offer apprenticeship programmes at levels 2 and 3.

Apprenticeships allow you to ‘earn as you learn’ with most of your time spent at your workplace and usually one day per week at Reaseheath.

See pages 20-29 for the apprenticeships we offer.

GCSEs grades C/D/E or 3 points and above

GCSEs grades E/F or 2 points and above

No exam passes

Level 2

Level 1 (Foundation Learning)

Entry Level

1 year

1- 2 years

1- 3 years

From September 2017 GCSE gradings for Maths and English will be changing to points. For more information visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/gcse.

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THE REASEHEATH EDGE y or level of course, your Study Whatever your chosen area of stud e Edge’, will give you the advantag Programme or ‘The Reaseheath l study or leve er high onto ully essf succ when it comes to progressing into employment.

ramme is designed to offer a The Reaseheath Edge study prog journey that not only teaches you challenging and exciting learning in your chosen area of study but the knowledge needed to succeed onal and employability skills. pers also wider technical, academic, ath.ac.uk/studyprogramme

To find out more visit www.reasehe

CORE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME LEVEL 1, 2 OR 3

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT (100 HRS) AND EMPLOYER MENTORING

1:1 GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT STUDENT LIFE

INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS BeReady PREPARING FOR LIFE AND WORK

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MATHS AND ENGLISH SKILLS

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COURSES: what we have to offer, all you Now we’ve given you a flavour of you. need to do is find a course that suits listed here. If you would like to All of our study programmes are ses, including specific entry find out more about any of our cour requirements, visit our website. ses

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like to study come along to one If you know which course you’d out more. Head over to page find to ts of our Course Open Even 35 to see when our next event is.

ADVENTURE SPORTS Sport and Active Leisure

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Adventure Sports

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Adventure Sports

Level 3 Extended Diploma*

2 years

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING Engineering and Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Agricultural Engineering

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (CONT.) Agricultural Level 3 Extended Diploma* Engineering

2 or 3 years with industry placement

Land-Based Technology

Level 3 Block Release Extended Diploma

3 years (part time)

Agricultural Engineering

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Parts, Sales and Marketing

Level 2 Apprenticeship

15 months

Parts, Sales and Marketing

Level 3 Apprenticeship

15 months

Construction Plant

Level 2 Apprenticeship

2 years

Construction Plant

Level 3 Apprenticeship

1 year

Engineering Manufacture

Engineering Manufacture

Level 2 Apprenticeship

15 months

Level 3 Apprenticeship

21 months

AGRICULTURE Agriculture

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Agriculture

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Agriculture Level 3 Extended Diploma*

3 years (year 2 spent in industry)

Agriculture

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Agriculture

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Agriculture

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT Animal Care

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Animal Care

Level 2 Technical Certificate

1 year

Veterinary Care Assistants

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Veterinary Nursing

Level 3 Diploma

2 years + 1 term

Animal Management

Level 3 Technical Extended Advanced Diploma*

2 years

Animal Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Veterinary Nursing

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Animal Care

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Animal Care

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

BUSINESS & EVENTS MANAGEMENT Business

Level 2 Extended Certificate

1 year

Business

Level 3 Extended Diploma*

2 years

Events Management

Level 3 Extended Diploma*

2 years

Brickwork

Level 1 Diploma

1 year

Joinery

Level 1 Diploma

1 year

CONSTRUCTION

Plastering

Level 1 Diploma

1 year

Floor and Wall Tiling

Level 1 Diploma

1 year

Painting and Decorating

Level 1 Diploma

1 year

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CONSTRUCTION (CONT.) Brickwork

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Joinery

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Plastering

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Brickwork

Level 3 Diploma

1 year

Joinery

Level 3 Diploma

1 year

Plastering

Level 3 Diploma

1 year

Construction (Brickwork, Joinery or Plastering)

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Construction (Brickwork, Joinery or Plastering)

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

COUNTRYSIDE Countryside

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Countryside and Environment

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management

Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma*

2 years

Conservation and Wildlife Management

Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma*

2 years

Forestry and Level 3 Technical Extended Arboriculture Diploma*

2 years

Game Management Level 3 Technical Extended 2 years Diploma*

*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.

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COUNTRYSIDE (CONT.) Environmental Archaeology and Primitive Skills

Level 3

2 years

Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Conservation and Wildlife Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Environmental Archaeology and Primitive Skills

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Forestry and ArboricultureÂ

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Game and Wildlife Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

ENTRY & FOUNDATION LEARNING Bespoke Programme Based on individual needs

Entry Level Entry Level Certificate Programme

1 year 1 year

Foundation Learning

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Jump to Level 2 Programme

Level 2 Extended Certificate

1 year

Careers Development Pathway

Based on individual needs

1 year

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EQUINE Horse Care

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Horse Care

Level 2 Technical Certificate

1 year

Horse Management

Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma*

2 years

Equine Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Horse Care

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Horse Care

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

Floristry

Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma*

1 year

Floristry

Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma*

1 year (full time) 2 years (part time)

Food Industry Skills

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Professional Butchery

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Patisserie and Bakery

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Food Technology and Management

Level 3 Diploma

2 years

Professional Bakery

Level 3 Diploma

FLORISTRY

FOOD TECHNOLOGY

1 year

Craft Butchery Retail Level 2 Butchery Trailblazer or Meat and Poultry Processing

12 to 18 months

Food Industry Skills

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Food Industry Skills

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.

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HORTICULTURE Horticulture

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Horticulture

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Horticulture (Landscaping and Design)

Level 3 90 Credit Diploma

1 year

Horticulture (Plant Production)

Level 3 90 Credit Diploma

1 year

Horticulture (Amenity, Level 3 Extended Diploma* Landscaping and Production)

2 years

Art and Design (3D Design)

Level 3 Foundation Diploma (90 Credits)

1 year

Art and Design (3D Design)

Level 3 National Extended Diploma

2 years

Art and Design with Landscaping

Level 3 Programme

2 years

Crop Production

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Sports Turf and Greenkeeping Management

Technical Baccalaureate

2 years

Landscape and Amenity Horticulture

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Landscape and Amenity Horticulture

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

Sports Turf and Greenkeeping

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

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HORTICULTURE (CONT.) Sports Turf and Greenkeeping

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

Engineering and Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 1 IMI Diploma

1 year

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 IMI Diploma

1 year

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 IMI Diploma

1 year

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Apprenticeship

18 to 24 months

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 Apprenticeship

12 to 24 months

MOTOR VEHICLE

Parts, Sales and Level 2 Apprenticeship Marketing

(Vehicle Parts)

15 months (block release)

Parts, Sales and Level 3 Apprenticeship Marketing

(Vehicle Parts)

21 months (block release)

PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

*Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.

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PUBLIC SERVICES (CONT.) Public Services

Level 3 Extended Diploma*

2 years

Sport and Active Leisure

Foundation Level 1

1 year

Sport

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

SPORT

Personal Training

Level 3 Diploma

2 years

Sport

Level 3 Extended Diploma*

2 years

Reaseheath Football Academy in partnership with Crewe Alexandra FC

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Reaseheath Football Academy in partnership with Crewe Alexandra FC

Level 3 Diploma*

2 years

Reaseheath Golf Academy in partnership with Ian Woosnam

Level 2 Diploma

1 year

Reaseheath Golf Academy in partnership with Ian Woosnam

Level 3 Diploma*

2 years

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this mini guide is correct at the time of printing, some details may be subject to change. The College accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

Visit our website for up to date course information. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses where there is insufficient demand. *Other study options are available, please see the website or prospectus for more information.

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YOUR JOURNEY TO REASEHEATH Whether you are in Year 7 or 11, whilst you are studying at school there will be plenty of opportunities for you to find out about Reaseheath College.

In school

For Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils our School Liaison team offer talks about Reaseheath as well as subject specific talks and workshops and attend Careers Conventions. They can also arrange tours and taster sessions in college to help your transition from school to studying with us.

If you are in Years 10 or 11 we offer annual taster days for you to experience what it would be like to be a Reaseheath student.

To find out more or to register for one of our Course Open Events or Taster Days visit reaseheath.ac.uk/ experience

In college

Pupils in any year group can attend our Course Open Events, and our lambing weekends, zoo opening and Family Festival are fantastic fun events to visit with family and friends.

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HOW TO APPLY wish to apply for If you are in Year 11 or older and s. step le simp e thes Reaseheath follow

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WHAT NEXT? mation please don’t hesitate If you require any additional infor ine Hotl on contact our Course Informati iries@reaseheath.ac.uk 01270 613242 enqu of our Further Education If you would like to request a copy prospectus visit our website

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EXPERIENCE REASEHEATH COURSE OPEN EVENTS • Saturday 8th October 2016*

• Saturday 12th November 2016*

• Saturday 3rd December 2016

• Saturday 21st January 2017

• Saturday 18th February 2017

• Saturday 18th March 2017*

• Saturday 22nd April 2017

• Tuesday 6th June 2017 – 6pm start

Arrive at 10am for a 10.30am start unless otherwise specified. *You can also find out about our degree courses on these dates.

VISIT WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS • Lambing weekends 4th & 5th March and 11th & 12th March 2017

• Family Festival Sunday 21st May 2017

• Our zoo is also open during college holidays; please see our website for opening dates and times.

TASTER DAYS • Year 11 Taster Day 21st October 2016

• Year 10 Taster Days 5th, 6th and 7th July 2017

To find out more or to register for one of our Course Open Events or Taster Days visit

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