Pre-16 Booklet 2021-22

Wiltshire College & University Centre

14-19 School Links

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Contents

Principal’s Welcome

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Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre?

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Ofsted

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Campus developments

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What can I study?

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Bespoke carousels

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Bespoke programmes

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Student Life

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Sports and Fitness

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Student Support

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School FAQs

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Parent and carer FAQs

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Student FAQs

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How to apply

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Welcome to the 14-19 School Links booklet I am delighted to introduce you to our 14-19

This enables them to progress into successful

School Links booklet. Here at Wiltshire

employment and some onto further study at

College & University Centre we are very proud

university level.

of our School Links provision and the difference it makes to hundreds of students in

There are so many opportunities for young

our community each year.

people to learn, develop and succeed here at the College. This booklet aims to guide

Our programmes give young people at school

schools, pupils and parents/carers through

the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and

the process of applying, as well as offering the

experience in practical subjects, that prepare

opportunity to explore all of the options

them not only for future study, but also for

available. We can also provide specific advice

successful employment and life after college.

for individual learners.

Our vocational courses are hands-on and

We look forward to seeing you at one of our

practical and are delivered in industry standard

many Open Events throughout the year when

facilities, helping learners to prepare for their

you can get a real flavour of the courses and

future chosen career path. Students who

facilities on offer. Alternatively, you can make

successfully complete their School Links

an appointment to come in and visit us at the

programme often achieve places on full-time

College any time.

study programmes or apprenticeships at College once they finish school.

Amanda Burnside Principal

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Why choose Wiltshire College & University Centre?

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We are a GOOD college! In 2018 we were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

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Focused on you! Our smaller class sizes mean that you get more 1-to-1 support and personal attention.

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A unique learning environment! At College you can call some tutors by their first name, there are no bells and you are treated more like an adult.

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Professional facilities! Our campuses are home to a wide range of facilities including hair and beauty salons, industry kitchens, state-of-the-art engineering workshops, construction and motor vehicle workshops, studentrun restaurants, working farms, a brand new domestic and exotic animal centre, a newly built agricultural machinery facility.

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Diverse curriculum! We have the space, resources, workshops and tutors to offer a wide range of subjects which your school may not be able to provide.

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Career pathway! Our aim is to give you a route into the right career for you. If you complete your course, you can progress to the next level. If you wish, you will be able to continue your studies post-16 before entering an industry or progressing to University.

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Support! You will have dedicated support from tutors and School Link Mentors, who will liaise regularly with your school and home to keep up-to-date with your progress.

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Ofsted 2018 “You and your staff have created a welcoming family atmosphere.”

“The achievement of adult students and apprentices has remained high.”

“The guidance for students in their tutorial programme complements the very good resources and extensive careers service for all students.”

“Safeguarding procedures and practices are comprehensive and thorough. Students feel safe at college.”

“Teachers’ careful monitoring of the progress of students motivates students, who work enthusiastically towards achieving their goals.”

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Campus developments It really is an exciting time to be joining Wiltshire College & University Centre! Whichever campuses our students’ study at, there has been significant investment over the past decade, bringing it into the 21st Century, which has benefitted everyone.

Following £22million of investment from the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) in 2017, the College has been busy refurbishing and building at both its Salisbury and Lackham campuses.

Work in Salisbury to reclad parts of the existing building were competed last year and after the demolition of one of the former buildings, a new three-story building has been constructed in its place, the roof for which has just been completed. To complete the building works at this campus, one more building, the Bourne building, will be demolished.

Over at Lackham, the College’s specialist land-based campus, just on the outskirts of hippenham, £9million works are well underway. The former Animal Centre and enclosures were demolished to make way for modern, industry standard facilities and former classrooms and science labs were transformed into an impressive Exotic Centre featuring large vivaria, which will house reptiles, birds and fish. Students joining us this September will be the first to experience this fantastic new facility.

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What can I study?

Our aim is to provide students who, for whatever reason School has not worked, another chance in education and a clear path into a career. ​ We have two offers​ ⚪ Full time provision (3 days a week) ​ Includes Maths and English Functional Skills (we do not offer GCSEs) ​ ⚪ Part time provision (1 day a week) ​ Courses are vocational in nature and usually come with a vocational qualification

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Hair and Beauty Learners study the basics in Hair and Beauty skills.

In year 1 they cover units in hair covering, personal presentation, shampooing and creating an image using hair. ​ In the second year learners study beauty covering, hand care, working in the beauty industry, and they finish by combining their hair and beauty skills by creating an image. ​ This course can lead to further study in Level 1 Hair or Beauty.

Entry 3 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector​ 9.00- 2.30 1 day a week​ Available in Salisbury and Chippenham

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Motor Vehicle Maintenance Learn the basics of repairing or refinishing any type of vehicle with these introductory vehicle systems, body and paint maintenance and cycle mechanics qualifications. ​ Students learn the skills they need to enrol in more advanced qualifications, and then get a job in a garage or body shop. Students learn skills in their choice of vehicle maintenance, body repair or refinishing. ​

Year 1: City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Certificate in Vehicle Systems Maintenance​ Year 2: Entry Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance​ 9.00- 3.00 1 day a week​ Available at Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham.

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Building Craft Operative Over 2 years learners will learn skills and undertake practical and theory assessments in;​ ⚪​Wet trades such as mixing mortar, plaster and forming concrete​ ⚪​Setting out for construction projects.​ ⚪​Tiling and grouting​ ⚪​Plaster boarding​ ⚪​Preparing surfaces and painting​ ​ Learners could progress onto Level 1 craft areas such as paint, brick or carpentry.

Level 1 Certificate in Building Crafts​ 9.00 - 2.30 1 day a week​ Available at Salisbury and Chippenham.​

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Animal Care and Landbased studies​ A great opportunity for students who are interested in a career with animals to study at our prestigious Lackham campus. ​ In year 1 of this course students study a range of subjects in the Animal Care and Landbased industry.

These include Animal Care, Landbased mechanics, Horticulture and Agriculture. This gives learners a broad range of skills and gives them a taste of many different types of Land studies. ​ In year 2 learners pick a specialism to study. In this they develop their skills and understanding in their chosen subject. At the end of this year they work towards an industry recognised qualification which can lead on to studying their subject at Level 1 or above post-16. ​

AIM qualification at Entry Level 3 in skills in the Animal Care industries​ 9-12.15 1 day a week​ Available at Lackham campus. ​

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Carousel in Land Studies ​ Within this 30 week course learners will spend 10 weeks in each subject area. In Animal Care learners develop skills in handling and moving animals. In Agriculture students learn skills in farming and skills in the Animal Care industries. ​

Term 1 ​ Animal Care

Landbased & Animal Care Term 3​ Landbased ​

Term 2​ Agriculture​​

9.00- 12.15 1 day a week​ Available at Lackham campus. ​

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Carousel in Hospitality​ Learners will spend 10 weeks in each of our industry standard workshops. Learners will gain experience cooking in our catering kitchens; they will style hair in our hairdressing and barbering salons; and in Beauty and Media Make-up they will create an image fit for the screen. This could lead to a Level 1 course in their chosen subject. Learners will achieve a certificate from Wiltshire College.

Term 1 ​ Catering ​

Hospitality Hair and Beauty Term 3​ Beauty and Media Makeup ​

Term 2​ Barbering and Hair ​

9.00- 12.00 1 day a week​ Available at Salisbury and Trowbridge campus. ​

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Carousel in Creative Arts​ Learners will spend 10 weeks in each of our industry standard workshops. In Art and Design students will experience some GR/Print combined digital and handmade processes. In Media students will learn about storytelling for games, photography and videography on smart phones. Learners will then have a taste of Music in our studios. This course can lead on to Level 1 course in their chosen subject. Learners will achieve a certificate from Wiltshire College. ​

Art and Design

Creative Arts

Music

Media Storytelling

9.00- 12.00 1 day a week​ Available at Salisbury campus. ​

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Carousel in Construction Learners will spend 10 weeks in each of our industry standard workshops. Students have an opportunity to experience skills in bricklaying, carpentry, and Motor Vehicles. A great chance to get a chance to get a taste for these areas in Construction. ​ his course can lead on to Level 1 course in their T chosen subject. Learners will achieve a certificate from Wiltshire College. ​

Bricklaying

Construction

Motor Vehicle

Carpentry

10.00- 12.00 1 day a week​ Available at Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham campus. ​

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Engineering Taster

This course is designed for year 11 students hoping to study Engineering post-16. Over 10 weeks, learners will get a taste of different areas of the Engineering curriculum. ​ ​ Two sessions of Mechanical Engineering. ​ ⚪ ​⚪ Two sessions of Electronic Engineering. ​ ​⚪ Three sessions of Civil Engineering. ​ For the final three weeks, learners can choose between three sessions of Motor Vehicle or Motorsport. ​ Students will need to be equipped with the appropriate PPE which includes steel toe capped boots and overalls.​

2 hours a week ​ Available in Salisbury and Chippenham​

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Full-Time: Skills in Animal Care Industries

A great opportunity for students who are interested in a career with animals to study at our prestigious Lackham campus. ​ Students study Functional Skills in Maths and English alongside their choice of course within the Animal Care industries. Learners can choose to study Animal Care, Agriculture or Landbased studies at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. ​ Students may then progress on to Level 1 courses within the Animal Care industries post-16.

Functional Skills in Maths and English​ AIM qualification in skills in the Animal Care industries​ 9-4.30 3 days a week​ Available at Lackham campus. ​

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Full-Time Study Programme: Foundation

Most students that join us in year 10 and 11 join the Foundation Studies department. They study Functional Skills in Maths and English at a level suitable for them.

Alongside this, they learn skills for the workplace, complete in-house Work experience and attend careers appointments. Once they have gained Functional skills at Level 1 they can progress to another curriculum area such as Vehicle Maintenance, Catering, Construction, to name a few. ​ ​ ithin Foundation students can study: ​ W ⚪ Step up Vocation (Entry Level) ​ ⚪ Level 1 Progression (Level 1) ​ ⚪ Routes to programme (students spend a day a week in a curriculum area of their choice. ​ ⚪ Foundation Construction ​

Functional Skills in Maths and English​ Ascentis ​ 9-4.30 3 days a week​ Available at Salisbury, Trowbridge and Chippenham campus. ​

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Full-Time Programme

Some year 11 students come to us with good predicted GCSE grades and a good idea of what they want to do in the future. These students may be better placed in a curriculum area. ​ ​ tudents complete Functional Skills in Maths and S English (usually at Level 2) and will complete Level 1 or Level 2 in their subject area. ​ Learners will most likely begin their studies at Level 1 even if they are working above this in Maths and English as the skills required in a Level 1 vocational qualification are often new to the student. ​ This study will lead on to a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification post-16, or could lead to an apprenticeship. ​

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Student life Your experience at Wiltshire College & University Centre is about much more than your course. Part of being a student here is having the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities, events and trips to make your time here fun and enjoyable. Each campus has its own common room where you can relax, catch up with friends and meet new people.

The common rooms are also home to our College Activators who organise and run activities for you to take part in.

Activities you could get involved in include: ⚪ Becoming a paid Student Ambassador ⚪ Freshers Fair ⚪ Have your say as part of Student Voice ⚪ Trips ⚪ Fundraising events ⚪ Health and Wellbeing ⚪ Gyms ⚪ Weekly sports and activities

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Sports and fitness On every campus there is an exciting range of sport and fitness activities to get involved in, giving you the chance to get active, meet new people, compete in a College team, become a sports leader and have fun!

Activities include: Football, Basketball, Zumba, Yoga, Netball, Cricket, Dance, Hockey, Dodgeball, Self-Defence, Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Rugby and much more!

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Student support Here at Wiltshire College & University Centre we are ambitious for all of our learners and committed to ensuring that every student gets the support that they need to succeed.

Personal tutors Every student is allocated a personal tutor. Whether you need advice about your assignments and deadlines or just a chat about your course or life at college, your personal tutor is on hand to help.

Free school lunches If you receive free school meals at school, we will work with you to ensure that you have free lunches while you are at College too.

Additional Learning Support If you think you may need additional support during your course, let us know on your application form. You will have the opportunity to discuss your needs before you start.

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Staying safe At the College we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our students. Our staff are on hand to help if you have concerns about the safety of yourself or others. Your personal tutor is available to support you if you have any problems or concerns. You can also contact us by email using safe@wiltshire.ac.uk PPE and uniform While you are at College you will not need to wear school uniform. Some courses will require you to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as steel-toe capped boots or overalls. For some courses, you may not be allowed to wear jewellery or may need to tie back long hair due to health and safety rules. Other courses may require you to wear a specific uniform that is relevant to the industry, such as hairdressing, beauty therapy or animal care. You will have the opportunity to discuss your needs before you start.

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Schools FAQs Who are students on roll with during their time at college? ​ Students are on roll with School only. Schools will be issued a Service Level Agreement which outlines the responsibilities of School and of College. ​ Can students attend an event to find out more about College? Please encourage your students to visit our virtual open events and experience days to get a taste for College life, meet the tutors and have an opportunity to ask any questions. Dates and details of our virtual open events can be found at www.Wiltshire.ac.uk. ​ I have a learner with an Educational Health and Care plan, how will this student be supported in College? W ​ hen you make an application on behalf of a learner, we ask to see a learner’s EHCP, this is then assessed by our learning support team who cost up a support package for the learner.

Packages could include support in class, ASC support outside of class, additional pastoral support. ​ What role will the School play when a student is at College? ​ We expect Schools to work in partnership with College, attending meetings relating to behaviour, attendance and progression. Schools are responsible for arranging and hostings annual reviews/CiC reviews/CiN or CP meetings etc.

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Parent and carer FAQs Will my child be studying GCSEs at College? ​ Our GCSE program at College is designed for students who have covered all the GCSE material at School. Therefore, students who have not covered the material would struggle to complete the course in a year. Instead, we offer Maths and English Functional Skills from Entry Level up to Level 2. ​ How informed will I be of my child’s education at College? ​ Tutors, lecturers and the School Provision team will regularly inform you of your child’s progress, attendance and behaviour. You will also be invited to attend meetings and parent’s evenings to stay up-to-date with your child’s progress. We complete regular reports which we send to Schools for distribution to parents. ​ How will my child benefit from attending College? ​ Being at school doesn’t always suit everyone; sometimes, the independence and atmosphere offered at the College can make all the difference to a student’s motivation and achievements. Class sizes here are small, usually between 10 and 18 students, meaning that each student receives more personal help and attention. All our staff have relevant industry experience and bring their knowledge and skills into the classroom. Spending time at one of our campuses enables students to get first-hand experience of College life, making it less daunting when they leave school at 16.

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Student FAQs Do I have to wear School uniform? ​ No, you can wear whatever you want as long as you are appropriately dressed for your course. In some courses you may need to wear specific clothing or protective items such as steel toe capped boots, overalls or gloves. You will be advised before you start your course if there is anything you need to wear or bring. ​ Will I still get free school lunches at College? ​ Yes, if you are entitled, we will provide you with a free lunch when you are college for the whole day. ​

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Will I be with students the same age as me? ​ Most of our classes have a mix of School aged and post-16 students.

Sometimes we run courses just for School aged learners. You will be told if this applies to the group you are in. ​ Will I automatically progress into the next academic year at College? ​ If you start with us in year 10, we will always check that your School are happy to fund your year 11 study program before progressing you to the next stage at College. If you are Year 11 progressing to post-16 we would support you in making an application to College as normal. You will get careers advice as part of your study program at College.

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How to apply

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Talk to us! We only accept applications from Schools. If you are a parent, please have a chat with someone at School to make a referral. We can then have a chat with a member of School staff to discuss suitable courses. We are always happy to talk to parents and students when Schools are onboard. ​

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Apply! An application form is sent to school. Our 14-19 School Link Co-ordinator will require information such as EHCP and past reports in addition to the application form. ​

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Interview! Our interview process has two parts to it, we will first interview the School to gain as much information as possible regarding a learner. We will then interview the learner.​

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Offer! If accepted onto the course, an offer will be sent to the School which should be passed onto the learner. ​

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Enrolment! Students will be invited to an enrolment day. ​

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Start! Your pupil will start and become an official Wiltshire College & University Centre student!

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