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FULL-TIME EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 2018

Contents CoursesBeauty and Holistics 22

Building Services 24

Business 26

Childcare 28

Construction 30

Engineering 32

Foundation Studies and ESOL 34

Hairdressing 36

Health and Social Care 38

Hospitality and Catering 40

Information Technology 42

Media, Art and Design 44

Motor Vehicle 46

Performing Arts 48

Public Services and Army Preparation 50

Science 52

Sports Science and Coaching 54

Travel and Tourism 56

Open Events 2

Hello from Stoke on Trent College 3

Think you know Stoke on Trent College? 4

School Liaison Team 6

How to apply 7

Getting you ready for the real world 8

Facilities at Stoke on Trent College 10

Life at Stoke on Trent College 14

Institute of Sports Performance 16

Support Services 18

Study Programmes 20

Choosing the right level for you 21

Courses 22-57

Apprenticeships 58

Traineeships 60

How to find us 62

Index 63

Open EveningsTo find out why Stoke on Trent College is Staffordshire’s most popular college, come to one of our Open Events:

Monday 9th October 2017

Thursday 9th November 2017

Wednesday 6th December 2017

Thursday 8th February 2018

Wednesday 14th March 2018

Wednesday 13th June 2018Open Evenings, 5.00pm - 7.30pm, Cauldon and Burslem Campuses.

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Student WelcomeHello from Stoke on Trent CollegeAt Stoke on Trent College we believe in preparing young people for the world of work. We pride ourselves on offering the widest range of technical and professional courses, Traineeships and Apprenticeships to help you develop employability skills and prepare for your chosen career or progression to higher education.

We encourage every learner to make the most of their time with us through our extensive leaner support, state-of-the-art facilities, Institute of Sports Performance, skills competitions and wide range of enrichment activities that make us the first choice for over 10,000 learners every year.

So whatever your choice of career, there has never been a better time to choose Stoke on Trent College.

College is about learning new skills as well as embracing all the fun activities on offer and making the most of college life. I have pushed myself out of my comfort zone, reading at the Easter service and supporting the Student Union but it has been well worth it. I want to be an army chef and my tutors have encouraged me to throw myself into all the challenges of the course. I was a little nervous at first but I am so proud of what I have achieved. Stoke on Trent College is a great place to learn.

Holly SeddonProfessional Cookery

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A range of enrichment activities including overseas opportunities:

South Africa Poland

Think you know Stoke on Trent College? Think again…

on all study programmes to boost confidence and increase employability skills

WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNTIES150

full time courses and Apprenticeships to choose from at a variety of levels

ELITE SPORTS

Institute of Sports Performance with top performing sports teams


each year, including:

£36M

Supporting you to achieve success

OUTSTANDING MATHS AND ENGLISH TUTORS

MICROSOFT & CISCO ACADEMIES

Employability Skills and Employer Links – with over

EMPLOYERS600

in new facilities at Cauldon and Burslem in the last 4 years

INVESTMENT

and more…

£1500* IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT

for 16-18 year olds

and moreWINNERS

– WorldSkills UK

WINNERS

and Finalists, every year!

NATIONAL WINNERS in Hair and Beauty Competitions

Royal Opera House Challenge

WINNERS and Finalists

Up to

University Hospitals ofNorth Midlands

*Subject to criteria


School Liaison TeamHere to help!

Our dedicated School Liaison Team works actively within local schools to help young people find the right course or Apprenticeship for them.

You will see us out and about at your school events, come and say hello with your parents/friends and we can discuss the opportunities available at our college.

From information about college courses, support in making an application, talking about careers and providing taster sessions and interactive activities, we are here to help you make the right choice.

Please contact us for information about courses, to arrange a college tour or taster session or just to find out more.

Call 01782 603645 or email [email protected]


How to applysimple steps

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Offer of a placeThis will confirm the programme/Apprenticeship we think is best for you.

Find your FeetYou’ll be invited to a “Find your Feet” event during early July. This is a great way to find out about the course, meet other people and find out about college life.

Submit an ApplicationYou can apply online @ www.stokecollege.ac.uk - find your course and click

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Apply via UCAS progress.

OR

Complete the application form at the back of this prospectus.

Come along for an interviewFull time course

A Tutor will tell you about our study programmes.

Apprenticeship

Our Recruitment Team will ensure you have the right skills and will find the course/Apprenticeship for you.

EnrolmentAt the end of July we will send you an enrolment letter with a date and time to come and enrol, just after GCSE results come out.

If you need any help or support please call 01782 603634 or email [email protected]

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apply now


Getting you ready for the real world

Games Jam

Stoke on Trent College has become an accredited Academic Partner with Unreal Engine Software, from Epic Games.

As well as Games Jam experiences at Staffordshire University, students have the opportunity to develop commercial software for the gaming industry.

Football Competition

Students from Stoke on Trent College represented a premiership football club in a regional competition.

College learners represented Stoke City FC Community Trust at the North West Regional Kicks Football Festival.

Hackathon

More than 80 students took part in a Dragon’s Den Style hackathon!

The Business and IT students worked in groups to a live brief set by Supply Chain Specialist Gary Spence of HSCUK. Each group was allocated one of three websites to create within the week, either to encourage others into a profession in IT or to look at cyber security.

Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat

Over 50 students from Performing and Production Arts, Art and Theatrical Hair and Make-up were involved in the production of this outstanding musical, which took place in the College’s specialist Live Nation Centre for Media and Performing Arts.



Industry Chefs return to the classroom

Three established and well-respected chefs went back to the classroom to dish up an exciting master-class for students.

Brand Development Chef at Nestlé, Justin Clarke, joined Bidfood Regional Account Manager Kesley Hull and Nestlé’s Customer Development Manager, Charlotte Fryer to share their culinary skills.

Apprenticeship Recognition

Business student Melissa Adams was amongst a handful of students who received a special recognition award as part of National Apprenticeship week. Melissa was recognised for her work at the UHNM in the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Enterprise Partnership Awards.

Basketball Success

Rhizwahn, was one of 38 youngsters chosen to represent the England U18’s national Basketball Squad. “It is a great honour to represent my country. I love playing basketball and being able to join an elite team while continuing my studies at Stoke on Trent College is an ideal opportunity!”

Students make a difference by volunteering

Students from Stoke on Trent College have been making a difference by volunteering with the Canal and River Trust to create a Canoe Portage Point on the Kayak Trail part of the Canal Towpath in Hanley Park.

National Winner WorldSkills UK

Jade represented the City and took the Gold medal in the 3D Nail Art WorldSkills UK National Finals. It is the fifth year running that our students have reached the finals.

Kick It Out

Premier League and England Goalkeeper Jack Butland spent time with students on the Challenge South Africa programme, sharing his experiences of racism within the sport as part of his role as an ambassador for Kick Out Racism.

Facilities

*Located at Staffordshire University’s Science and Technology Centre

We’ve completed a £36million upgrade of our facilities

– providing new and refurbished buildings at both

campuses and an extra boost to our already impressive

list of industry-standard facilities, offering real-world

training and experience.

CAULDON CAMPUS

Aerobics Studio

Air Cabin Room

Atrium Training Restaurant

Beauty Salons

CISCO Academy

Costa Coffee

Fitness Lab

Fitness Suite

Gym

L’Oréal Hair Academy

Learning Resource Centre

Microsoft Academy

Nail Studio

Restaurant

Science Labs*

Spa

Students’ Union

Training Kitchens


BURSLEM CAMPUS

220 Seat Theatre

Apple Mac Suites

Art Workshops

Body and Paint Repair Workshops

Construction Workshops (Brick, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Electrical, Wood Machining, Carpentry & Joinery)

Dance Studio

Engineering Workshops

Gaming PC Suite

Gas Training Centre

Nu-build Eco Houses

Photography, Film and TV Studios

Radio Studio (Inc. Signal Radio Media Academy)

Recording Studio

Rehearsal Rooms

Renewable Technology Training Rigs

Restaurant

Students’ Union

Theatrical Make-up Studio

Welding Booths

Facilities


Life at Stoke on Trent College

» Fun-packed activities, societies and clubs

» Students’ Union – with games consoles, Wi-Fi access, TV’s, pool tables, football tables and much more…

» ‘Trip of a lifetime’ overseas opportunities – Challenge South Africa and Challenge Poland

» Student Voice – lots of ways to get involved in the running of the College

Fun-packed enrichment activities and a great social scene add up to a fantastic college experience!

Students’ Union

Learner Voice



Ski Club

Sports Clubs

Fundraising

Challenge South Africa

Barcelona course visit

Challenge Poland at Auschwitz

Institute of Sports Performance

The Institute of Sports Performance is a core part of the College’s drive to become one of the top sports institutions within the region, and is working very closely with partners such as Staffordshire University’s TEAM:STAFFS Elite programme, Stoke City FC, Port Vale FC, Hoopskills Basketball, Wasps Netball and Game Changer Performance.

We offer elite and competitive sport to any student at the College through one of our performance academies.

These are:

» Wasps Netball » Hoopskills Men’s and Ladies Basketball » Port Vale Ladies Football » Port Vale Futsal » Port Vale Elite Academy » Stoke City Futsal Education

Programme

For high performing student athletes we have our Elite Athlete Scholarship programme that is part of the TASS Dual Accreditation scheme.

For more information contact Trevor Humphreys, Institute of Sports Performance Manager:

Tel: 01782 603647

Email: [email protected]

Join the winning team

The College launched the Institute of Sports Performance in 2016 and it has continued to go from strength to strength. The Institute is available to every student in the College, not just sports students, and is based within the fantastic sports facilities at the College.



2016-17 SUCCESSES:

Basketball Men’s 1st Team

» AOC Sport West Midlands Performance League Winners

» AOC Sport National Cup Finalists and Runners-up

» Basketball England National Schools Cup Semi-Finalist

Basketball Men’s 2nd Team » AOC Sport West Midlands League 2B Winners

Stoke-on-Trent Knights Basketball Squad » 4th in the National League Division 3 and

play-off Semi-finalists

Stoke-on-Trent Knights Under 18 Basketball Squad » 5th in the National Premier League

Men’s Football Academy - Burslem Campus » Staffordshire FA Colleges and Universities

League Winners

Shawn Jamison Basketball Academy Head Coach

Shawn has over 20 years of experience in basketball both as a coach and as a player. His career highlights consist of NBA experience with the Los Angeles Clippers and he was also part of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters. He has had a seven year career in the British Basketball League and spent five of those seven years with the Milton Keynes Lions, where he won a cup title for his team.

Support Services –here to help

» Matrix accredited impartial advice and guidance

» Careers and Job Shop support » Learning Support Team on hand to provide

support to learners with disabilities or additional support needs

» FREE Counselling Service » Up to £1500* in financial support – including

FREE Travel, FREE Equipment, FREE NUS Extra Card and FREE Lunch plus FREE Breakfast for all students

» Safe and Secure – Security and Safeguarding services on hand for immediate support

» Learning Resource Centres » £1200 guaranteed Bursary for students in

care/leaving care » Onsite Nursery offering childcare for children

aged 12 weeks to 5 years

For more detail about our support for students visit stokecollege.ac.uk

*Subject to criteria. Based on 2017 information. 2018 information will be updated on our website throughout the year.


Study ProgrammesEvery 16-18 year-old full-time learner follows a Study Programme, which is made up of 4 elements.

This is your main technical or professional subject, in which you’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification and skills that you can apply in employment or that will help you progress to further study.

All students have to gain work experience, which should be with an external employer. But you can add to your skills and understanding with college work projects, guest speakers from industry and employability skills.

This includes everything else you can do at college, from tutorials to sports teams and includes our fantastic Challenge programmes as well as lots of other clubs and fun activities.

If you don’t already have a grade 4 / C in English or Maths you will continue to work towards these. For learners with grade 4/C there is an opportunity to stretch your abilities further with Core Maths or AAME.

Main Qualification

Work Experience

English and Maths

Enrichment and Tutorials



Level Types of qualification at this level What is involved at this level? Standard entry

requirements*

4+

These are higher education qualifications such as Level 4 Certificates, Higher National Certificates/Diplomas (HNC/D), Foundation degrees and Higher Apprenticeships

At this level you are studying at degree level and will be expected to do a greater level of self-study and reflection, to help you deal with more complex issues and to train or manage others.

Successful completion of a Level 3 or Access programme, with minimum grades usually required.

3

BTEC/CACHE/UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3 Diplomas, NVQs and VRQs

Advanced Apprenticeships

These courses prepare you for employment and higher education. The range of activities is more demanding and varied than lower levels.

4 GCSEs at grades A*-C (new grade 4 or above),BTEC Level 2 Diploma,Appropriate NVQ Level 2 or Intermediate qualification.

2

BTEC/CACHE/UAL Level 2 Diploma/Certificate


GCSEs at grade A*-C

Functional Skills Level 2

Intermediate Apprenticeships

This is an intermediate level which includes a range of work-related activities and allows you to take responsibility for your own learning. By the end of Level 2 you will be able to enter employment or progress to a higher level of programme.

4 GCSEs at grade D (new grade 3) or above

BTEC Level 1 Diploma or Certificate.

A Level 1 qualification at appropriate grade.

1

BTEC/CACHE Level 1 Diploma/Certificate


GCSEs at grade D-G

Functional Skills Level 1

These are designed to help you gain knowledge of jobs and business and develop basic skills, so that you can progress to Level 2 and gain further work-related skills.

2 GCSEs grade E-G (new grades 1-2) or relevant Entry Level qualification.

Entry

Entry Level Awards and Certificates

Life Skills Certificates

Functional Skills at Entry Level

Preparation for Vocation

For beginners, these courses are for you if you have fewer than 2 GCSEs grade E-G and need more help with English and Maths.

No formal qualifications are required.

Choosing the right level for you

*For some subjects there are specific higher entry requirements – these will be listed on our website. Please visit www.stokecollege.ac.uk for individual entry requirements.

Sector snapshotBeauty and Holistics

Alisha DukeLevel 3 Diploma Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-Up

The work experience part of the course really helped me gain confidence by chatting to customers and meeting people – it has really changed my perception of work for the future and I am much more confident when talking to clients.

Sector Key Fact:The UK beauty industry employs more than one million people and is worth £17bn.

Facilities for you: » Commercial salons and nail academy » Fully equipped spa treatment suite » Theatrical and media make-up studio » Competition winners every year in

national skills competitions

Location:Cauldon Campus

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE

LOWER 25% MIDDLE UPPER 25%

£6.99 £7.45 £8.72

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROJECTION

2017 2023 CHANGE

130,307 134,517 3.20%

NORTH STAFFS EMPLOYMENT PROJECTION

2017 2023 CHANGE

1,034 1,046 1.20%


Popular careers in this sectorBeauty therapist, spa therapist, make-up artist, nail technician, spa or salon manager.

Our Partners

BEAUTY AND HOLISTICS

Level 3 Spa Therapy (Spa Therapist)

Nail Services (Advanced Nail Technologist)

Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media

Make-Up*

1 year F1042 2 years F5067 1 year F1492

Level 2 Beauty Therapy (Beauty Therapist)

Beauty Specialist Techniques (Salon

Junior)

Theatrical, Hair and Media Make-Up*

1 year F1039 1 year F5008 1 year F5312

Level 1 Beauty Therapy (Salon Assistant)

1 year F1038*These study programmes are taught at the Burslem Campus, in the Live Nation Centre for Media and Performing Arts.


Sector snapshotBuilding Services

Sha-ha theth FurmaanLevel 2 Plumbing Studies

My tutors have really supported me through the course as well as helping me to gain work experience within the industry. All the students work together as a team but there is still a competitive desire to be the best! I continued my Maths and English alongside my course to enable me to head for an Apprenticeship or further training.

Sector Key Fact:The sector has an estimated employee shortage of 30,000, with salaries starting at £18,000 and increasing to £42,000 with experience.

Facilities for you: » Purpose built John Seddon Building » £10.5m Technology Hub » Specialist equipment e.g. renewable

technology rigs and CNC wood machine » Hi-tech, modern workshops » Real life, practical environments » NU Build Eco-houses

Location:Burslem Campus

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£11.90 £15.07 £18.91


2017 2023 CHANGE

514,801 532,354 3.40%


2017 2023 CHANGE

3,785 3,837 1.40%


Popular careers in this sectorElectrical installer, gas engineer, heating and ventilation engineer, plumbing engineer, building services manager.

Our Partners

ELECTRICAL PLUMBING GAS CONSTRUCTION

Level 3 Electrical Installation (Buildings and

Structures)

Plumbing Apprenticeship

Gas Utilisation* Construction and the Built Environment

BTEC Extended Diploma*

1 year F5081 1 year F1662 2 years F5097

Level 2 Electrical Installation (Buildings and

Structures)

Plumbing Studies *Direct entry to this study programme is possible for students with the required grades.

1 year F5080 1 year F1071

Level 1 Electrical Installation Plumbing Studies Basic Construction Skills – Plumbing /

Electrical



Sector snapshotBusiness

Rhizwahn HarrisBusiness with Marketing BTEC Level 3

I chose Stoke on Trent College to complete my education as I wanted to continue to compete in elite sports. I didn’t want to lose out on the business skills and this gave me the ideal opportunity to do both. I enjoyed the practical side of the course with marketing as well as the theoretical. My tutor was really supportive.

Sector Key Fact:Typically high starting salaries of £25,000 to £35,000 excluding bonuses, rising quickly to around £50,000 for senior positions.

Facilities for you: » Enterprise Hub with the latest technology

and equipment » Microsoft Academy » Residentials, trips and visits to enhance

your knowledge of businesses


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£10.62 £13.36 £17.27


2017 2023 CHANGE

10,883,044 11,205,878 3%


2017 2023 CHANGE

73,412 74,873 2%


Popular careers in this sectorAccountant, office manager, marketing professional, human resources manager, retail manager, sales manager, administration assistant, personal assistant, legal assistant, lawyer, solicitor.

Our Partners (Employers we work with or visit)

BUSINESS

Level 3 Business with Accountancy Business with Marketing

2 years F5817 2 years F1245

Level 2 Accounting and Business (AAT) Skills for Business


Level 1 Business and Finance

1 year F5313


Sector snapshotChildcare

Chloe ClarkeLevel 3 Childcare

I am so glad I chose Stoke on Trent College. I had to overcome a lot of things to come to college and my tutor supported me through it all. If it wasn’t for them, I would have easily dropped out. I am now moving on to university to study social work and use my course and personal experiences to help others.

Sector Key Fact:In the UK, there are an estimated 23,500 day nurseries, 9,600 pre-schools and sessional crèches, 59,500 childminders and 15,000 out-of-school childcare providers.

Facilities for you: » On-site nursery » Industry standard facilities » Interactive babies for realistic

childcare situations


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£7.07 £8.00 £9.53


2017 2023 CHANGE

193,938 204,568 5.50%


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,111 1,112 0.10%


Popular careers in this sectorChildcare development officer, classroom assistant, early year’s practitioner, midwife, nanny, nursery nurse.

CHILDCARE SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING

Level 3 Childcare - Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)

Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

2 years F1184 1 year F1829

Level 2 Introduction to Early Years Education and Care

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools


Level 1 Caring for Children

1 year F1182

Our Partners


Sector snapshotConstruction

Jack ReevesLevel 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

I started at college at 14 from school and soon found bricklaying. I love every aspect of the course, as well as the banter with the lecturers; you meet people who are on Apprenticeships and learning a new trade. The competition side is great and I won our internal bricklaying competition this year as well as being a winner of a STAR award as part of the College’s Celebrating Success Awards.

Sector Key Fact:This £103 billion sector employs over 3 million people in the UK, and continues to grow, offering great job prospects.

Facilities for you: » Purpose built John Seddon Building » £10.5m Technology Hub » Specialist equipment e.g. renewable

technology rigs and CNC wood machine » Hi-tech, modern workshops » Real life, practical environments » NU Build Eco-houses


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£9.71 £11.23 £13.17


2017 2023 CHANGE

510,194 532,902 4.50%


2017 2023 CHANGE

4,458 4,595 3.10%


Popular careers in this sectorBricklayer, carpenter, site foreman, construction manager, painter and decorator, surveyor.

Our Partners

BRICK WOOD PAINT CONSTRUCTION

Level 3 Bricklaying Site Carpentry Painting and Decorating

Construction and the Built Environment BTEC

Extended Diploma*

1 year F1331 2 years F5020 1 year F5000 2 years F5097

Level 2 Bricklaying Site Carpentry Painting and Decorating

*Direct entry to this study programme is possible for students with the required grades.1 year F1154 1 year F1152 1 year F1158

Level 1 Bricklaying Carpentry and Joinery

Painting and Decorating


Foundation Construction Multi-Trades

1 year F5019


Sector snapshot

Chris BanksLevel 3 Apprenticeship Engineering and Manufacturing

Joining the College at 14 gave me the opportunity to develop my skills in time management, working with different age groups and working independently, as well as enjoying college life. My tutors helped me make an informed decision about my options!

Sector Key Fact:Engineering accounts for around a quarter of UK turnover, with 5.4 million people employed within the sector. An additional 257,000 new recruits are required by 2022 to replace retiring engineers.

Facilities for you: » £10.5m Technology Hub » State-of-the-art hydraulic, pneumatic

and laser cutting machines » Lathes, milling machines, pillar drills

and CNC machines » Welding and fabrication equipment

including virtual welding kit


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£11.86 £14.67 £18.17


2017 2023 CHANGE

710,810 711,102 0%*


2017 2023 CHANGE

5,857 5,739 -2%*

Engineering

*An ageing population of engineers means that there will be high volumes of jobs available to replace those who are retiring.


Popular careers in this sectorAvionics instrumentation calibration technician, CAD operator or cutter, Electronic technician, engineering fitter technician, MIG welder, line maintenance fitter, maintenance welder.

Our Partners

ENGINEERING

Level 3 Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma

Apprenticeship

2 years F5096

Level 2 Engineering BTEC Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship

(Fabrication and Welding)

Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship

(Machining)

Engineering Traineeship

1 year F5224 1 year F1635 1 year F5635 Up to 6 months F5175

Level 1 General Engineering

1 year F5086


Foundation Studies and ESOL

Facilities for you: » Eco House living environment for

learning independent living skills » Wide choice of courses across all

subject areas » Specialist tutors » One-to-one support » Good progression routes in college » Small class sizes

Location:Burslem and / or Cauldon Campus depending upon chosen course. ESOL is taught at Cauldon

These courses are for young people who:

» Are leaving school with few or no GCSE qualifications

» Are not certain of what vocational area to move into

» Need a bit more support with English and Maths

» Need to develop their confidence and other social skills

» Need more 1-2-1 support and steadier progression

These courses are called Preparation for Vocation (Prep 4) and we offer a range of year-long Prep 4 courses that prepare you for progressing onto a vocational programme. You can choose from a range of vocational areas including catering, health and social care, ICT, motor vehicle, construction, hair and beauty and creative arts. As part of the course you will also work on employability skills, English, Maths and ICT. Courses are available at a range of levels from Entry Level to Level 1 and once you have been for an informal interview and assessment, we will make sure that you are put on the right course for you. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to progress onto higher level courses or into employment.

Mariam AlghabraESOL 16-18

College has been a fantastic experience; my tutors really believe in me and have given me the encouragement to move on to be a dental technician in the future. Coming from Syria, it has given me a whole new outlook on life and I even won the College’s Student of the Year Award!


FOUNDATION FULL TIME COURSES

Progress to other courses across college

Level 1

You can start here or at Entry Level

Art and Design 1 year F1579

Catering 1 year F5826

Construction 1 year F1594

Creative Arts 1 year F5827

ESOL 16-18 (at Cauldon) 1 year F1003

Health and Social Care 1 year F5824

Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 1 year F1598

Prince’s Trust 12 wks F1307

Sport and Active Leisure 1 year F5809

Progress to courses across college at Level 1

Entry Level

You can start here or at Level 1

Care 1 year F1596

Carpentry 1 year F5829

Catering 1 year F1598

ESOL 16-18 (at Cauldon) 1 year F1003

Fashion 1 year F5431

Hair and Beauty 1 year F1597

IT Users 1 year F1592

Living Independently 1 year F5072

Step into College 1 year F1590

Public Services / Sports E3/L1 1 year F1599

Prince’s Trust 12 wks F1307

Retail 1 year F5430

Vehicle Systems Maintenance E3/L1 1 year F1595


Sector snapshotHairdressing

Stacey CartwrightHair Level 3 Salon Stylist

This course has not only helped to build my confidence but I actually gained a college award for my work. The facilities are fantastic and I have managed to build a client base for the future both at college and in my work experience.

Sector Key Fact:The sector is worth over £6 billion to the UK economy, with over 35,700 hair salons operating in the UK.

Facilities for you: » L’Oréal hair salon » Commercial salons » Competition winners every year

in national skills competitions


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£6.99 £7.45 £8.72


2017 2023 CHANGE

130,307 134,517 3.20%


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,034 1,046 1.20%


Popular careers in this sectorBarber, hairdresser, salon manager.

Our Partners

HAIR

Level 3 Hairdressing (Salon Stylist)

Apprenticeship

1 year F1050

Level 2 Hairdressing (Junior Stylist)

Hairdressing Traineeship

1 year F1049 Up to 6 months F5175

Level 1 Hairdressing (Salon Assistant)

1 year F1051


Sector snapshotHealth and Social Care

Alura CaponLevel 2 Pathway to Working in the Health Sector

My course has given me so much confidence to use my time volunteering. As well as gaining work experience it enables me to communicate with people of all ages.

Sector Key Fact:The largest employer in the healthcare sector is the NHS, which employs more than 1.5 million people - making it one of the top five largest workforces in the world.

Facilities for you: » Care skills lab with genuine

workplace environment » Work placement arranged for

every student


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£10.24 £12.01 £14.31


2017 2023 CHANGE

2,909,135 3,021,726 3.90%


2017 2023 CHANGE

25,184 26,485 5.20%


Popular careers in this sectorNurse, occupational therapist, social worker, care worker, allied health professional, care home manager.

Our Partners

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Level 3 Health and Social Care

2 years F1174

Level 2 Health and Social Care

1 year F5652

Level 1 Health, Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings

1 year F1172

University Hospitals of North MidlandsNHS Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Sector snapshotHospitality and Catering

Kyle SimcockLevel 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

I can’t believe how much we have learned throughout the year. Some parts such as working with industry chefs have been a little daunting but it has given me loads of experience and built my confidence.

Sector Key Fact:Hospitality is the fourth largest employer in the UK with 4.49 million people working in the sector. More than a third of employees are under the age of 25 and a further 100,000 workers are needed by 2020.

Facilities for you: » The only hospitality and catering Further

Education teaching facility in North Staffs » Atrium training restaurant – 5* Trip

Advisor rated » Industry standard training kitchens –

including a Rational oven worth over £8,000


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£7.25 £8.34 £9.95


2017 2023 CHANGE

592,709 627,626 5.90%


2017 2023 CHANGE

3,130 3,266 4.30%


Popular careers in this sectorChef, sous-chef, hotel manager, restaurant owner/manager.

Our Partners

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Professional Cookery Apprenticeship


Level 2 Food and Beverage Service / Event Planning

Professional Cookery Catering Traineeship

1 year F5058 1 year F1059 10-12 weeks F5175

Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Food Preparation and Cooking



Sector snapshotInformation Technology

Michael Lander IT (Software & Games Programming) Level 3 Extended Diploma

The course is really interesting and interactive. I love how invested the tutors are to make sure that I make great progress. The course includes a lot of group activities which range from group projects to group events.

Sector Key Fact:1.2m people are employed in this sector, with average starting salaries in excess of £20,000. Jobs growth locally is expected to be high in the next 5 years.

Facilities for you: » Courses based in the hi-tech new

Enterprise Hub » Microsoft Academy Status » Hardware, Software and Networking Labs » Close links with local universities » Cisco Academy Status


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£14.56 £18.50 £23.47


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,083,494 1,133,262 4.60%


2017 2023 CHANGE

5,355 5,825 8.80%


Popular careers in this sectorIT manager, games designer, network administrator, website developer, IT analyst, cyber security technician.

Our Partners

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Level 3 IT (Software & Games Programming or Networking)

2 years F1243

Level 2 Information Technology

1 year F1241

Level 1 Information Technology Users

1 year F1237


Sector snapshotMedia, Art and Design

Lindsey NorrisGraphics and Digital Imaging Level 3 Extended Diploma

The course gave me the opportunity to develop my own ideas and be creative with the briefs I was given. I particularly enjoyed the photographic side, spending time in the studio with self-portrait techniques.

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£10.40 £13.01 £16.54


2017 2023 CHANGE

294,563 306,777 4.10%


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,273 1,328 4.30%

Sector Key Fact:The creative sector is the fastest-growing part of the UK economy, with almost 750,000 jobs in the UK.

Facilities for you: » Industry standard computers and software for

Games Design » Art workshops, editing suites, Apple Mac

Computer suites, photography studio » Epic Games and Unreal Engine 4 accreditation » Signal Radio Media Academy » College’s own internal Heatwave Radio Station » Regular competition winners » Founder member of the National Skills Academy

for Creative and Cultural Skills



Popular careers in this sectorCamera operator, community arts worker, CGI designer, fashion designer, games designer, editor, graphic designer, journalist, photographer, radio presenter or producer, web designer.

Our Partners

MEDIA ART & DESIGN

Level 3 Social Media and Online Journalism

Computer Games Design

Broadcast Media

(TV/Film and Radio)

Art and Design

Graphic Design

and Digital Imaging

Fashion and Retail

2 years F5093

2 years F5012

2 years F1143

2 years F1142

2 years F1145

2 years F5315

Level 2 Games and Broadcast Media Art and Design Fashion and Retail


Level 1 Games and Broadcast Media Art and Design



Sector snapshotMotor Vehicle

Ed BrownVehicle Maintenance Apprenticeship

I have always loved cars and the course has given me a different approach to mechanics, with the confidence to support customers when they call. The course has helped me kick start my career. I have been nominated for awards during my first year by work and the College! It’s like a dream come true!

AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£9.55 £11.38 £13.92


2017 2023 CHANGE

224,395 227,558 1.40%


2017 2023 CHANGE

2,099 2,157 2.80%

Sector Key Fact:The UK motor vehicle manufacturing industry contributed £15.8 billion to the economy in 2016, with the production of 1.8 million vehicles.

Facilities for you: » Modern, commercial garage equipment

in bespoke workshops » Hi-tech water-based paint spray booth,

oven and paint mixing facility. These unique facilities are used to train Bentley Apprentices

» Vehicle repair jig and pull equipment » High pressure spot welder and motor

vehicle training rigs



Popular careers in this sectorBody repair technician, heavy or light vehicle technician, MOT inspector, motorsport engineer, motorsport technician, paint refinishing technician, test engineer.

Our Partners

MOTOR VEHICLE BODY & PAINT

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship

1 year F1838

Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Vehicle Body Repair Vehicle Refinishing - Paint


Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Body Repair

Vehicle Refinishing - Paint



Sector snapshotPerforming Arts

Rachel ShentonPerforming Arts

I had an amazing time at Stoke on Trent College. Using my time on the course to gain as much work experience as possible helped me gain the roles in television.

Sector Key Fact:The creative sector is the fastest-growing part of the UK economy, with almost 750,000 jobs in the UK.

Facilities for you: » 220 seat theatre and scene workshop » State-of-the-art lighting, sound, pyrotechnic

and AV systems » Dance and recording studios and rehearsal rooms » Close links with local and national theatres and

performance venues » Founder member of the National Skills Academy

for Creative and Cultural Skills


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£12.63 £16.96 £22.70


2017 2023 CHANGE

38,530 39,330 2.10%


2017 2023 CHANGE

288 306 6.30%

Since leaving Stoke on Trent College, award-winning actress Rachel Shenton has appeared in a number of British TV shows including Hollyoaks, ABC’s Switched at birth and a number of films.


Popular careers in this sectorActor, arts administrator, dancer, director, lighting designer, set designer, sound engineer, stage manager.

Our Partners

PERFORMING ARTS

Level 3 Performing Arts Dance* Technical Theatre and Stage Management

2 years F1133 2 years F1724 2 years F1134

Level 2 Performing and Production Arts

1 year F1129

Level 1 Performing and Production Arts

1 year F1126

steelworks

*Delivered at Steelworks


Sector snapshotPublic Services and Army Preparation

Nikki MossPublic Services

The course is quite physical and we do a lot of sporting and outdoor activities. I have been a member of the Territorial Army for a while so I finished my construction course and moved to public services – hopefully I will be able to get a job with the regular Army.

Sector Key Fact:The Government spends almost £29 billion per year on the Police Service and over £33 billion on military defence.

Facilities for you: » Lecturers with hands-on experience in

the Forces and Public Services » Outdoor activities and residentials » Links with the Army Careers Team » Outdoor pursuit activities eg rock climbing,

canoeing and white water rafting » Army bursary available » Guest speakers from the Fire Service,

RAF and the Army » Access to the Sports Academy


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£13.34 £15.98 £18.91


2017 2023 CHANGE

506,274 518,119 2.30%


2017 2023 CHANGE

3,647 3,802 4.30%


Popular careers in this sectorArmy/Navy/RAF, firefighter, police officer, prison officer, youth worker.

Our Partners

PUBLIC SERVICES

Level 3 Public Services

2 years F1098

Level 2 Public Services

1 year F1094

Level 1 Entry to Uniformed Services (Army Preparation)

Sport and Public Services


University Hospitals ofNorth Midlands


Sector snapshotScience

Elanor Bradbury

Everyone was so friendly and supportive on the course. It has been the perfect way to move to Higher Education and university.

Sector Key Fact:People employed in this sector have an average starting salary of between £18,000 and £25,000, progressing to as much as £100,000 with experience.

Facilities for you: » Use of Staffordshire University’s Science

and Technology Centre – best science facilities in the region

» Hi-tech research laboratories » Progression agreement with Keele

University, providing guaranteed offers or interviews for science degree courses at Keele


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£13.72 £17.33 £21.68


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,781,916 1,841,463 3.30%


2017 2023 CHANGE

9,607 10,044 4.50%


Popular careers in this sectorBiomedical scientist, dental nurse, ecologist, forensic scientist, lab technician, medical scientist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, psychologist, radiographer, research chemist, scene of crime officer.

Our Partners

APPLIED SCIENCE

Level 3 Applied Science (Criminology and Forensics)

2 years F5013

Level 2 Applied Science

1 year F5017


Sector snapshotSports Science and Coaching

Theo JarrettBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Development Coaching and Fitness

Studying sport at Stoke on Trent College enabled me to continue with elite sports in the Insitute of Sports Performance. Our basketball team reached the finals of the AoC Cup – being able to play in an elite team and gain the sports science and performance support allowed me to develop personally.

Sector Key Fact:The sector contributes £21 billion to the UK economy every year and is the 15th largest sector in the country.

Facilities for you: » £4Million Sports Academy with cutting edge

equipment and facilities » Fitness testing lab, sports massage room and

fully equipped gym » Institute of Sports Performance, offering elite

sports academies » Links with Stoke City FC and Port Vale FC through

2 Futsal academies and ladies football academy » Basketball academy has Shawn Jamison, ex-Harlem

Globetrotter and NBA player as its coach » Strong links with Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation

to give students real life coaching experience


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£8.02 £9.79 £12.47


2017 2023 CHANGE

207,914 214,331 3.10%


2017 2023 CHANGE

1,530 1,537 0.50%


Popular careers in this sectorFitness instructor, leisure centre manager, sports coach, sports nutritionist, sports psychologist, sports therapist.

Our Partners

SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING

Level 3 Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

Sport and Exercise Sciences

2 years F1096 2 years F1095

Level 2 Sport

1 year F1092

Level 1 Sport and Public Services Sport and Active Leisure

1 year1 F5026 1 year F5014


Sector snapshotTravel and Tourism

Jodie StolzBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Travel & Tourism

College has given me real life and teambuilding skills to gain my dream job as cabin crew for Thomas Cook!

Sector Key Fact:The UK is the eighth most popular tourist destination in the world, with UK tourism generating £9.6 billion for the economy.

Facilities for you: » Aircraft Cabin Crew training room » Student visits to Manchester airport and

related Thomas Cook training facilities to gain industry experience and use industry training facilities

» Strong employer links including Monarch Airlines, Thomas Cook, Ryan Air


AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE


£7.88 £9.05 £11.77


2017 2023 CHANGE

109,687 113,608 3.60%


2017 2023 CHANGE

616 661 7.30%


Popular careers in this sectorTravel agent, tour guide, hotel manager, holiday rep, cabin crew.

Our Partners (employers we work with or visit)

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Level 3 Travel and Tourism

2 years F1097


1 year F5813


1 year F5071


ApprenticeshipEarn while you learn with an

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of getting valuable qualifications and experience whilst building your confidence…and giving yourself great prospects for your future.

Anyone aged 16 or over can become an Apprentice – you will spend time training in the workplace (usually 4 days per week) and time in college (usually 1 day per week) to gain your qualifications, with Apprenticeships typically taking 1 to 4 years to complete.

The employer will pay you a minimum wage of £3.50 per hour* for those aged 16-18 and for anyone aged 19 or over the National Minimum Wage appropriate to the age applies.

Apprenticeships are available at 3 levels – Intermediate, Advanced and Higher, and you can find your own employer or come to us to help you. Our fantastic links with employers means that new vacancies are added to our website each week – visit www.stokecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships-vacancies for the latest list.

All Apprenticeships include:

» Assessment of your competence in the workplace

» Knowledge and technical skills (usually taught in college)

» Maths, English and ICT » Employment rights and responsibilities » Personal learning and thinking skills

Zach Siwiec

My Apprenticeship has not only taught me about work skills, but life skills too. I started studying A Levels at my local school, but it wasn’t the route for me. I saw the Apprenticeship vacancy at Port Vale FC through Stoke on Trent College and couldn’t believe it when I was successful. As well as learning coaching skills, I feel a huge sense of achievement from encouraging youngsters to get the best out of the sport they love.

*April 2017 rates. Rates change every April.


Traineeships If you’re not quite ready for an Apprenticeship, we offer Traineeships in a variety of areas, designed to give you the qualifications and experience you need to progress onto an Apprenticeship or further study. Please see page 60-61 for more information.

Apprenticeships Available:

*These Apprenticeships are offered under the new Apprenticeship Standards. Apprenticeship availability is subject to change.

For more information contact us on:

Tel – 01782 603636

Email – [email protected]

www.stokecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Health, Care, Early Years and Scientific

» Childcare » Clinical Healthcare » Health and Social Care » Healthcare Science* » Healthcare Support Worker* » Laboratory Technician » Pharmacy Services

Logistics and Warehousing

» Facilities Management » Logistics » Recycling » Supply Chain Operations* » Warehousing and Storage » Waste Management

Service Industries

» Barbering » Cleaning » Facilities Operations » Hairdressing » Hospitality and Catering

Sport

» Activity Leadership » Sports Development

Business, IT, Administration and Management

» Accounting » Business Administration » Customer Service* » IT & Telecoms » Management and Team Leading » Medical Secretary

Construction and Building Services

» Brickwork » Carpentry (site) » Electrical Installation* » Gas* » Joinery (architectural) » Painting and Decorating » Plumbing

Engineering and Motor Vehicle

» Business Improvement Techniques » Fabrication and Welding* » Machining » Maintenance » Mechanical » Performing Engineering

Operations (PEO) » Technical Support » Performing Manufacturing

Operations (PMO) » Vehicle Body and Paint » Vehicle Maintenance –

Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle


Aged 16-24? Need the skills to help you get a job or Apprenticeship?Consider a Traineeship!

What is a Traineeship?Traineeships can prepare you for your future career, helping you to get ready for the world of work and improve your chances of getting an Apprenticeship, job or further training. They give you valuable work experience and employability skills to boost your CV!

We offer 1-1 mentoring and support for the duration of your Traineeship, with access to a range of over 150 full time courses and Apprenticeships on successful completion of the Traineeship.

Traineeships run for a minimum of ten weeks with the content tailored to your individual needs. All Traineeships include:

» Work preparation training which ensures you are ready and have the confidence to take the first step in your career, such as an Apprenticeship.

» English and Maths support to help give you the literacy and numeracy skills needed for the workplace.

» Meaningful work experience which provides insight and experience of the world of work and makes you more attractive to potential employers.

Will I get paid?You will get a FREE bus pass* and £30 weekly bursary for six weeks of the Traineeship.

What Traineeships are available?At Stoke on Trent College we are able to offer Traineeships in a wide variety of subjects, such as Business Administration, Customer Service, Health and Social Care, Retail, Hair and Beauty, Sports and Fitness and much more. Please contact us for more information.

Is a Traineeship right for me?Traineeships are suitable for anyone, providing you:

» Are not currently in a job or employed for more than 16 hours a week

» Are seeking full time employment, an Apprenticeship or further training/education

» Have limited work experience » Are aged 16-24 » Do not have a full Level 3 qualification

Who might my work experience be with?We work with a range of local employers in a wide variety of industries to provide genuine work experience, including:

» Mid-Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust

» Scotia Road Garage » Unilathe » Happy Days Nursery » Caudwell Children » RubyGirl UK » Lloyds Pharmacy

…and many more!

TraineeshipsGateway to Employment

*subject to eligibility criteria

For more information please contact the team:

Tel: 01782 603634

Email: [email protected]


How to find us

The most direct route between campuses is indicated by the red dotted line on the map.

Burslem Campus entrance and exit is from Moorland Road only.

Please note that main access to the Cauldon Campus is from Stoke Road and the exit is on to College Road.

There is ample parking space. The College supports local plans to reduce pollution and has excellent public transport links.

CampusesBurslem Campus Cauldon Campus

Moorland Road Stoke Road

Burslem Shelton

Stoke on Trent Stoke on Trent

ST6 1JJ ST4 2DG

Tel: 01782 603634 / 208208

www.stokecollege.ac.ukEmail: [email protected]

Travelling by BusThe following bus passes can be purchased from Student Assistance within the College at a subsidised cost or you may be able to get a free bus pass, subject to criteria.

SmartWeek | SmartMonth | Smart3Months | College bus pass

For details of First Bus routes please call First on 0345 6020121 or visit www.firstgroup.com

A527

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Accountancy 26-27

Apprenticeships 58-59

Army Preparation 50-51

Art and Design 44-45

Beauty 22-23

Body and Paint 46-47

Brickwork 30-31

Business 26-27

Carpentry & Joinery 30-31

Catering 40-41

Childcare 28-29

Computer Games Design

42-43 / 44-45

Construction 24-25 / 30-31

Criminology 52-53

Dance 48-49

Digital Forensics 42-43

Electrical Installation 24-25

Engineering 32-33

Employability Skills 34-35

ESOL (16-18) 34-35

Fabrication & Welding 32-33

Fashion and Retail 44-45

Food and Beverage Service

40-41

Foundation 34-35

Forensic Science 52-53

Gas 24-25

Graphic Design 44-45

Hairdressing 36-37

Health and Social Care 38-39

Hospitality 40-41

IT 42-43

Machining (Engineering)

32-33

Marketing 26-27

Media 44-45

Motor Vehicle 46-47

Nail Services 22-23

Networking 42-43

Need help finding a course right for you? 01782 603634

Painting & Decorating 30-31

Performing Arts 48-49

Plumbing 24-25

Prep 4 Vocation 34-35

Prince’s Trust 34-35

Production Arts 48-49

Public Services 50-51 / 54-55

Radio 44-45

Science 52-53

Social Care 38-39

Social Media 44-45

Spa Therapy 22-23

Sport 50-51 / 54-55

Teaching Assistant 28-29

Technical Theatre 48-49

Theatrical Hair and Make-up

22-23

Travel and Tourism 56-57

TV & Film 44-45

Welding 32-33


Equality at Stoke on Trent College means supporting everyone to fulfil their potential.

Diversity at Stoke on Trent College means respecting the fact that everyone is unique

and celebrating the benefits this brings.

Stoke on Trent College provides an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. It is a place where everyone is

treated fairly and with dignity and respect, where bullying and harassment will not be tolerated and where everyone will have the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Equality and Diversity Statement

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Burslem,

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Stoke on Trent,

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