South Thames College Mini Guide 2021-22

Part of South Thames Colleges Group

DISCOVER YOUR DIRECTION

2021–22

WELCOME

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Thank you for considering South Thames College as your next step in education. We have an outstanding history of helping students achieve their full potential and ambitions. Industry-standard facilities, expert teachers and strong employer connections helping you progress to your chosen career. Our teachers are committed to your success and will work hard to make sure you get the most out of your course.

ANDREW SLADE PRINCIPAL OF SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE

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Why South Thames College?

• Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2020.

• Fantastic success rates making us one of the best FE colleges in London.

• State-of-the-art facilities that simulate actual working environments.

• Located in Wandsworth with fantastic transport links.

“Students at all campuses are taught by teachers who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and who teach interesting lessons. As a result, students are captivated by what they learn and motivated to do their best.”

OFSTED – FEBRUARY 2020

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MOTIVATE “For me this is a stepping stone into University — I’ve got a conditional offer from Goldsmiths to study drama and theatre arts.”

LUKE MURRAY, LEVEL 3 PERFORMING ARTS

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Campuses and Facilities • Sports England standard sports hall gym and aerobics area.

• Commercial hair and beauty training salons.

• Modern construction and engineering workshops simulating real working environments.

• Professional TV studio with green-screen, industry standard film-making equipment and high performance digital editing suites.

• New 60 seat multimedia theatre with PA system and Digital Live Consoles.

• State-of-the-art music recording studios, networked control rooms and advanced digital mastering labs.

• Spacious, fully equipped art and design studios, plus Mac creative suites.

• Specialist science labs.

Wandsworth Campus Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PP Tooting Campus 71 Tooting High Street, SW17 0TQ Note: All our 16-19 full time courses are at the Wandsworth Campus 5

“Everything you want, it’s here... you can do everything you need to do with the facilities provided.

It’s a good community.”

CLAIRE WILBY, LEVEL 3 MUSIC PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION

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Your Study Programme If you are aged 16-19 you will join a study programme to prepare you as an individual for your next step in either education or your future career.

• Your main qualification – for example BTEC diploma at Level 1, 2 or 3.

• Employability Skills – opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required by employers through work experience with employers relevant to the course you are studying, employability week, practise interviews with employers, conferences, and inspiring talks from a range of businesses.

• English and Mathematics – if you do not have Grade 4 in Maths and English it is a national requirement to include these in your study programme.

• Enrichment – opportunity to get involved in College life through a whole range of events.

• Tutors – tutorial system with accessible College Student Support services.

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SUPPORT

“Doing proper client work has helped me build confidence and prepare me for the workplace.”

ALEKSANDRA WYDRZYNSKA, LEVEL 2 BEAUTY THERAPY 9

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Vocational Courses Explained

Our vocational qualifications included as part of your Study Programme run from Level 1 – Level 3. Check our website for individual courses for the subject areas listed on the next page.

• Developed in partnership with awarding bodies to ensure students learn the skill relevant for their industry.

• Different levels ranging from Pre-Entry to Level 8. Level 2 is equivalent to GCSEs while Level 3 is the same as A Levels.

• Widely recognised for admission to Higher Education/University – a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma graded at D*D*D* is equivalent to three A*s at A Level in UCAS points.

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Full Time Courses We offer full time qualifications in a range of subjects:

“I have really enjoyed the work experience; the tutors are amazing.”

JOSEPHINE NANA-AYEEPONG, LEVEL 2 CHILDCARE 12

ART, DESIGN & FASHION BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTING (Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism) CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS COMPUTING & IT (Digital Skills for a New World) CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING DIGITAL MEDIA & GAMES DESIGN ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) FILM, MEDIA & MULTIMEDIA FOUNDATION LEARNING/SEND HAIR & BEAUTY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS SPORTS COACHING & FITNESS Foundation Learning/SEND programmes focus on developing independent living and employability skills.

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South Thames College also offers ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES PROFESSIONAL/PART TIME COURSES ADULT EDUCATION COURSES

If we do not offer the subject you want to study try our sister colleges: stcg.ac.uk/carshalton

stcg.ac.uk/kingston

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Apprenticeships Apprentices can earn and learn at the same time with days spent in work and some at College.

Key benefits include:

EARN A SALARY GET PAID HOLIDAYS GAIN QUALIFICATIONS LEARN JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

We currently offer Apprenticeships in: • Building Services Design Technician • Building Services Engineering Ductwork Craftsperson

Check out the range of Apprenticeships available at our partner Colleges:

• Building Services Engineering Ductwork Installer • Civil Engineering Technician • Customer Service Practitioner • Dental Nurse • Installation Electrician and Maintenance Electrician • Property Maintenance Operative • Mammography Associate

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WHAT NEXT? Open Events To find out more about our range of courses register to attend one of our Open Events at: stcg.ac.uk/events

Apply Now Applications can be made online by visiting: stcg.ac.uk/souththames

This publication is a guide to the College, its courses and services and every care is taken to ensure its accuracy. We do apologise if subsequent to publication changes have become necessary.

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• Search for the course you wish to apply for.

• Click on the Apply button on the course information page.

• If you require support with the application process please contact the Admissions Team by emailing admissions.wandsworth@stcg.ac.uk or call 020 8918 7777.

“I’ve loved my time at South Thames College, I have met new people and gained more confidence. I really enjoyed my work experience.”

EL-ELYON MCWILLIAMS, LEVEL 3 SPORT

South Thames College Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PP 020 8918 7777 info.souththames@stcg.ac.uk stcg.ac.uk/souththames