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2022/23 A Levels, T Levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Foundation Learning Courses - Wakefield College
Sustainability                                                                                                 Contents
at Wakefield College                                                                                           Find out...
                                                                                                               Ofsted - we are a Good provider������������������������������������������������������������ 04
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sixth Form
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A Levels
                                                                                                               How to apply������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 06                    Art, Design & Media����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                         At Wakefield College we are passionate about sustainability and       Excellent Results������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 06                             Fine Art��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                         we recognise that we all have a role to support climate action        Routes to success������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 08                                  Photography���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                         to respond to the climate emergency. Human populations and            Your study programme����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 09                                           Business & Management������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                                                                                               First-rate facilities����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10                          Business����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                         activities are contributing to the build-up of manmade gases in
                                                                                                               Enriching your experience�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12                                                 Economics���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 91
                                         the atmosphere which is having a huge impact on global warming,
                                                                                                               Student Experience����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14                                 English & Humanities������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 92
                                         weather patterns, extreme weather conditions and our wildlife and     Student Central����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16                        . Criminology������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
                                         populations. The impact of those in the world’s poorest communities   Work placements����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18                                English Language������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 92
                                         is particularly significant.                                          Apprenticeships�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20                             English Literature������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
                                                                                                               What do you think?����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22                                   Geography��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
                                       Here at Wakefield College we have a Carbon Management Plan,
                                                                                                               Higher Education����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24                               History���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 92
                                       which sets out our contribution to addressing the issues of climate     Getting to College ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25                                  Law��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
change, together with financial benefits and environmental sustainability. The College has achieved            Mentoring for Excellence ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 96                                                   Politics����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
a reduction of carbon of 1653 tonnes over the last ten years and aims to be carbon neutral by 2025             Additional information������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 98                                       Film, Media & Television���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
and Net Zero by 2035. To achieve our goals, we will continue to work with our suppliers, consultants,          Jargon buster������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 102                       . Film Studies�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
students, and staff to cultivate a culture of carbon reduction and environmental awareness, as an integral     Key dates���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������103              . Media Studies������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93
part of our College’s activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maths������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
                                                                                                               Vocational courses                                                                                                                                            Computer Science��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
Our students play a big part in our journey. You can join our Climate Action Group and get involved in         Animal Care����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26                    Mathematics���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
activities across College to raise awareness, take positive action and create and join our campaigns and       Art, Design & Photography������������������������������������������������������������������������������28                                                  Science�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
activities which will make a real difference.                                                                  Automotive������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32                   Biology����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
                                                                                                               Business & Management����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 36                                                  Chemistry�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
Making changes as an individual whenever you can also helps support our planet, so follow our top              Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies�������������������������� 38                                                                                      Physics����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������94
tips and share with your friends and family. Reduce your footprint and increase your handprint as an           Computing������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 40                 Social Sciences�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������95
influencer and to raise awareness!                                                                             Construction��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������42                     Psychology��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������95
                                                                                                               Digital Industries������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48                           Sociology�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������95
As part of this commitment our full prospectus is now only printed on request, and has been replaced
                                                                                                               Engineering���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50                 T Levels���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������88
by a handy mini-guide.                                                                                         ESOL������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
                                                                                                               Film, Media & Television���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54
We pledge to act now to respond to the climate emergency                                                       Foundation Learning������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 56                                         Disclaimer The structure of post-16 education and the type of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               qualifications on offer can change according to Government policy
                                                                                                               Hair & Beauty����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60                        and funding issues. Consequently, whilst we will take reasonable
                                                                                                               Health, Social Care & Wellbeing�������������������������������������������������������������� 64                                                               steps to provide courses and services in the manner described, we
                                                                                                               Horticulture���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 66                    reserve the right to modify or withdraw any advertised courses or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               services. Our website and course information leaflets are updated
                                                                                                               Hospitality & Catering��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               regularly as changes occur, and you’ll have the opportunity to talk to
                                                                                                               Music������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 70       tutors about any developments in your areas of interest at interview.
                                                                                                               Performing Arts�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������72                             Whilst this prospectus and other College publicity materials offer a
                                                                                                               The Prince’s Trust���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 76                                guide to our provision, there may, from time-to-time, be changes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               which alter this.
                                                                                                               Public Services������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 78
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               This prospectus was produced in September 2021. Information
                                                                                                               Science���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 80             was correct at the time of going to press, but details may change
                                                                                                               Sport�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������82       before courses begin in 2022. For the most current information, or
                                                                                                               Academy of Sporting Excellence���������������������������������������������������������� 84                                                                    if you need further advice, please contact us by ringing the Course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Information Team on 01924 789111 or visit the College website at:
                                                                                                               Travel & Tourism�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 86
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               www.wakefield.ac.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Details of our Terms of Enrolment and Student Policies and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Procedures can be found at:
                    www.wakefield.ac.uk/sustainability                                                                                                                                                                                                                         www.wakefield.ac.uk/about-us/policies-and-procedures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               /student-policies-and-procedures

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Ofsted
                      We are a Good provider
We are rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted across all                Study Programmes Judgements
inspection areas, which include:                           • “well-prepared for studies at a higher level”
• Quality of teaching, learning and assessment             •	“learning links well with the demands of
• Personal development, behaviour and welfare                 industry”
• Outcomes for learners                                    • “strong independent study skills”
• Effectiveness of leadership and management
                                                           Adult Learning Programmes Judgements
Working with Business                                      •	“well-prepared for careers and next steps in
Ofsted inspectors have recognised our engagement              education”
with businesses and industry through work                  • “knowledgeable and dedicated teachers”
placements and other initiatives, helping to secure        • “well-planned progression routes”
the future of Wakefield’s economy.
                                                           Apprenticeships Judgements
Diversity and Inclusion                                    •	“work very effectively with a wide range of
We’re recognised as providing a positive learning             employers”
culture of tolerance and respect. Ofsted have noted        •	“remain in employment at the end of their
our strong commitment to equality of opportunity,             programme”
and how we place a high priority on supporting all         • “high-quality, bespoke apprenticeships”
members of our diverse community.
                                                           High Needs Students Judgements
Leadership and Management Judgements
                                                           • “highly motivated and engaged in learning”
• “students thrive”
                                                           • “exceed employers’ expectations”
• “ students and apprentices develop the behaviours
                                                           • “highly skilled, well-qualified teachers”
   and attitudes they need for successful futures”
• “students enjoy learning”

Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Judgements
• “extensive and wide-ranging industrial experience”
•	“high levels of expertise in their academic and
   vocational areas”
• “lessons motivate students”

Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare
Judgements
• “students and apprentices behave well”
• “high levels of respect and courtesy”
• “useful and meaningful work-related skills”

Outcomes for Learners Judgements
•	“current students and apprentices make
   good progress”
•	“work at a good standard that meets or
   exceeds requirements”
• “high quality of teaching”

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How to Apply                                                                                                           Excellent Results
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                          1. Pick a course
                            Browse through this prospectus and find out more information online, or at our
                             open days. If you’re unsure what you’d like to do, call us and ask for a careers
                               appointment. Find out what’s involved in your full study programme on page 9.

                                   2. Visit wakefield.ac.uk
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                                     Search for the course(s) you are interested in and click the ‘Apply’ button.

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                                            Complete an application form
                                              Contact Course Info who will post an application form out for you
                                               courseinfo@wakefield.ac.uk

                                                    3. Be invited for interview
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                                                     You’ll be invited to interview for your first choice course.
                                                      This is your chance to make sure the course, and the
                                                        College, are right for you.

                                                           4. Receive an offer in writing
                                                             You’ll need to accept this place by returning the         BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA                    OF STUDENTS
                                                              acceptance form, using the online applicant portal
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Routes to Success                                                                                                     Your Study Programme
                                                                                                                      Coming to College is more than just a course.
                                                                                                                      Get the most out of your time at College with a full

Which path is right for you?                                                                                          programme of study, supported by Student Central.

                                                                                                                      Support
Whether you want to go on to further study at university or set up your own business and                              Personal and group tutorials.
work for yourself, our range of courses can get you there. But we all learn differently, so
                                                                                                                      PEEP
which route should you take?                                                                                          Personal, Employability, Enrichment and Progress
                                                                                                                      programme designed to cover a wide range of events
                                                         Sixth Form                                                   and activities.
                                                         Our Sixth Form is a supportive environment with the
                                                         freedom of a College atmosphere. For those who excel         Work experience placements
                                                         in formal exams, there’s a choice of 20 A Levels.
                                                         Flip to page 91 for our A Level courses                      English & maths
                                                                                                                      You’ll continue to study English and maths until you
                                                         T Levels                                                     achieve a GCSE 9-4. It’ll be timetabled to fit in alongside
                                                         Another new exciting option for those who excel in           your course.
                                                         exams and have a clear career goal in mind are the
                                                         T Levels combine academic study with practical
                                                         training within industry.
                                                                                                                      Which level is right for you?
                                                         Read more on page 88
                                                                                                                        Qualifications                                                    Minimum entry requirements*
                                                         Vocational courses
                                                                                                                        Level 3 A Levels                                                  5 GCSEs 9-4 including
                                                         If you have a specific career in mind, or prefer practical
                                                                                                                        		                                                                English and maths
                                                         ways of learning over exams, choose from a wide range
                                                         of Advanced Level Diplomas.
                                                                                                                        Level 3 T Levels                                                  5 GCSEs 9-5 (some subjects require grade
                                                         Read more from page 26
                                                                                                                        		                                                                6) including English Maths and Science at
                                                         Foundation Learning                                            		                                                                grade 5-9
                                                         A mix of vocational study, tasters and English and maths,
                                                                                                                        Level 3            Level 3 Diplomas &                             5 GCSEs 9-4 including
                                                         for those who would like to learn independent living
                                                         skills, personal and social development, employability                            Extended Diplomas                              English or maths
                                                         and progress academically to a higher level.
                                                                                                                        Level 3            Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships               5 GCSEs 9-4
                                                         Available on page 56
                                                                                                                        Level 3 Level 2 Vocational courses                                4 GCSEs 9-3
                                                         Apprenticeships
                                                                                                                        		                                                                usually with English and maths 4-2
                                                         Apprenticeships are a great mix of hands-on learning in
                                                         the workplace and theory learned in College.
                                                                                                                        Level 2            Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeships           GCSEs 9-3 in English and maths
                                                         Interested in Apprenticeships?
                                                         Turn to page 20                                                Level 2 Level 1 Vocational courses                                Minimum of Entry Level 3 qualifications in
                                                                                                                        		                                                                English and maths
                                                         Still unsure?
                                                                                                                        Level 1            FLEX                                           No formal qualifications
                                                         Can’t find a course that jumps out at you, or not quite
                                                         sure what you’d like to do? We have teams to help you                             (Foundation Learning)
                                                         make your decision.
                                                                                                                        Entry Level English and maths                                     Unless you already have 9-4
                                                         Course Information                                             		                                                                in English and maths, you’ll need to study
                                                         01924 789111 / courseinfo@wakefield.ac.uk
                                                                                                                        		                                                                these as part of your Study Programme
                                                         Careers Team
                                                         01924 789113 / careers@wakefield.ac.uk                         All Levels		                                                      If you have a 3 or below, in English or maths,
                                                         Financial Support                                              		                                                                you will continue to study these at GCSE.
                                                         01924 789283 / student.finance@wakefield.ac.uk
                                                                                                                      * These are broad entry requirements, so check the specific entry requirements of the course you’re interested in.
                                                                                                                      If you need help choosing the right course, get in touch with our Course Information Team on 01924 789111

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First-rate Facilities
   Realistic working environments and much more across multiple sites
                 Beaumont Building                              The Radcliffe Building               The Harrison Building
      is home to the award-winning Gaskell's            houses state of the art facilities for   is home to the Sixth Form at
          Restaurant where Hospitality and              Digital Industries, Science, Animal        Wakefield College as well
      Catering students can cook up a storm.              Care, Tourism, Public Services,         as Student Central and our
      Beaumont is also the home for our Flex             Elite Sports, Health & Social Care                 library.
       Suite and our amazing Reading Room                              and Art.

                                                                                                                                Treat the paying public
                                                                                                                                 in our hair and beauty
                                                                                                                                   salon, Elements.

                                                                                                                                                     Realistic working environments and workshops for motor vehicle,
                                                                                                                                                    construction and engineering students at Castleford Campus.
                                                                                                                                                   Plus engineering labs for HE students at Wakefield.
   The Gissing Building
provides the latest facilities
and equipment for Creative
 Industries Centre and our
  School of Popular Music

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hospitality and Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                              students can cook up a storm
        UCW & Seacole Building
                                                                                                                                                                                Relax, grab a drink and       for the paying public in our
        The Advanced Skills &                                                                                                                                                                                 award-winning Gaskell’s
   Innovation Centre is home of our                                                                                                                                             meet friends in our café
                                                                                                                                                                                      with a Starbucks.       Restaurant.
          University Centre

   Work up a sweat in our extensive facilities          Recording studios and rehearsal spaces allow you to                                                                                                                     The Castleford Campus,
   for Sports and Public Services students,             rock out at the School of Popular Music.                                                                                                                                   home to some of our
   including a gym, fitness testing lab,                                                                                                                                                                                          skills-based courses.
   therapy and massage suite and pitches.

                                                                                                                                  Showcase your talents in the Waterton Building, home
                                                                                                                                  to our 160-seat Mechanics' Theatre, studios, rehearsal
                                                                                                                                  rooms and backstage workshop for constructing the
                                                                                                                                  perfect stage set.

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Students on an overnight expedition over
                                                                                    the Glynderau and coasteering.

Enriching                                                                                                                 Sports students taking part in bridging

your experience
                                                                                                                          activities at Whitwood Golf playing
                                                                                                                          Footgolf and EFL and Premier League
                                                                                                                          referee Bobby Madley putting some of
                                                                                                                          our young officials through their paces.

More than just the classroom!
We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra features like
guest speakers, visits and residential opportunities or overseas trips. Plus getting
involved in extra activities can really boost your UCAS applications to make you
                                                                                                                          As part of the Creative Industry Day, Music
stand out from the crowd!
                                                                                                                          students got to be involved in Q&A sessions                        Travel and Tourism students in Italy on work placement
                                                                                                                          with industry professionals from the likes of BBC                  with Max Ski, working in an overseas resort, whilst also
                                                                                                                          Radio 4, Screen Yorkshire and Higher Rhythm.                       learning about the local culture and how to ski.  

Mechanics’ Performing Arts dance
                                                                                                                                                     Prince's Trust students                            Hospitality & Catering students helping at the
students worked alongside Royal Mail
                                                                                                                                                     enjoying their residential in the                               Rhubarb Festival demo marquee.
as part of their social media campaign
                                                                                                                                                     Yorkshire Dales.
video for Valentine’s Day.

Wakefield College Construction Students on
Work Placement with WDH’s Construction
Team to improve Monkhill in Pontefract.

                                                                                                                                             ESOL students
                                                                                                                                     celebrated the various
                                                                                                                                   cultures and nationalities
                                                                                                                                             on Cultural Day.

                                                                                                The Care and Early
                                                                                                  Years department
                                                                                               produced Christmas               Students from Castleford Campus completed a
                                                                                             food hampers for Sure              project with Canal and River Trust, canoeing and                                                  Public Services
                                                                                               Start Centres across          creating a clear area and a bug hotel as part of giving                                    students enjoyed a ski trip
                                                                                              the Wakefield district.                                       back to the community.                                                     to Austria.

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Student Experience                                                                                         Student
Duke of Edinburgh's Award                                                                                  Experience                                                                   campaigns,
                                                                                                                                                                                        advice,
                                                                                                                                                                                        progress

From volunteering to physical activities, life
skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a
                                                                                                           It’s your Union - get involved!
passport to a brighter future, valued by employers                                                         Register for a TOTUM student discount card (replaces old NUS card)
and universities. There’s a chance to complete                                                             and get discounts in high street stores and online.
either the bronze, silver or gold award.                                                                                  Every student at Wakefield College is part of the Students’ Union.
                                                                                                                          Your Students’ Union is here to support and represent you and
                                                                                                                          is a big part of College life. The Union organises events, trips,
                                                                                                                          volunteering opportunities, and societies to make sure you get the
                                                                                                                          most out of College.
                                                                                                                          You can also put yourself forward for a role in the Students’ Union
                                                                                                                          Executive or become a class rep and become the voice of your
                                                                                                                          fellow students.

                                                                                                                             There are dedicated roles for:
                                                                                                                             President & Vice-President • Communications Officer
                                                                                                                             LGBT and Gender Officer • Welfare Officer
                                                                                                                             Mature Students’ Officer • Education Officer
                                                                                                                             Activities Officer • Disabilities Officer • Higher Education Officer
                                                                                                                             Ethnic & Religious Minorities Officer • Environmental Officer

                                                                           Additional Learning
                                                                           Support
                                                                           We have staff with specialist skills and
                                                                           experience in supporting students with a range of
Peter                                                                      learning difficulties and disabilities including:
Achieved Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Level 3 Public Services                                                    • ADHD

I came to the UK from Hungary and started my DofE journey at College.      • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Through the Duke of Edinburgh Award I have helped in ESOL classes, at      • Dyslexia, dyspraxia or dyscalculia
sports camps, in archery sessions, on residentials as well as delivering
                                                                           • Hearing impairment
navigational and campcraft training to other participants and developing
advanced skiing skills. I love outdoor activities and moving away from     • Visual impairment
everyday life and breaking free.                                           • Mobility difficulties
My English has improved significantly through College and I have           The support available is tailored to meet the individual’s
now attained my GCSE English.                                              needs, both in or out of class.
Wakefield College has provided me with opportunities I would
                                                                           See page 98 for more information
never have had before I came here. I now have the chance to go
to university and hopefully have a career within the police as
I particularly enjoy crime-related sociology, understanding
behaviour (psychology) and outdoor activities.

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Financial Support Team

Student Central                                                                                                              Are you concerned about paying for travel, meals and/or
                                                                                                                             childcare costs whilst attending College? Do you have any
                                                                                                                             expensive equipment/kit or an overnight residential to pay
                                                                                                                             for? Contact the Financial Support Team to find out how
You’re always welcome to come in and explore what the
                                                                                                                             we may be able to support you with these expenses –
College can offer you, or if you need a bit of advice and                                                                    student.finance@wakefield.ac.uk
guidance, Student Central is where you can access a range
of support services from friendly College staff.                                                                             Pastoral Tutors
                                                                                                                             If you’re studying on Level 1 or 2, you’ll have
                                                                                                                             tutorials to explore a wide range of topics
                                                                                                                             that help you develop both interpersonal and
Student Experience Manager (SEM)                                                                                             employability skills.                                                                                Activity Leaders
and Student Experience & Support
                                                                   Careers, information and guidance                                                                              There is so much more available than lessons. Our dedicated activity
Leaders (SESL)                                                                                                                                                                      leaders run activities such as cookery, arts and crafts and a variety
                                                                  The careers team are here to help you explore your
A dedicated team to help you adapt well to life at                                                                                                                                    of sports for people of all abilities to get involved in. They also run
                                                             options at every stage of your College journey, from before
College and to ensure you make the most of your                                                                              Counselling Support                                 social trips and visits up and down the country and give you a chance
                                                              you choose to study with us all the way through to after
course and your student experience. They’re                                                                                                                                          to meet other students from other courses. You can also become
                                                          you have finished your studies with us. The team are here to       A confidential place to talk
available for you to pop in if you have any                                                                                                                                         an active member of the Students’ Union, or complete the Duke of
                                                        help you with a wide range of careers related focuses. You can       to our professional qualified
questions about your time with us.                                                                                                                                                  Edinburgh Award at Bronze, Silver or Gold. Our activity leaders are
                                                               contact the team at Careers@wakefield.ac.uk                   counsellors.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               here to put on the activities that you want!

                                                                                                                             Student Intervention Officers (SIO)                                                                       Social groups
Attendance & Achievement Support Team
                                                                                                                             Student Intervention Officers are here to ensure all students adapt well to life at                     Arts and crafts club,
Great attendance = great marks! If you miss a day of College, who                                                                                                                                                                 cookery club, debating
                                                                                                                             College and follow the Ready To Learn (RTL) zone standards. The SIO will help
knows what you’ll have missed out on! The Attendance and                                                                                                                                                                          club, College magazine
                                                                                                                             ensure that each student has support to positively change their behaviours
Achievement Support Team are here to help you ensure that                                                                                                                                                                    and much more… our activity
                                                                                                                             or actions that could otherwise lead them to being considered for formal
your attendance at College is accurate and remains above the                                                                                                                                                                leaders are here to put on the
                                                                                                                             disciplinary action.
expectation of 95%.                                                                                                                                                                                                               activities that you want!
The team also have loads of hints and tips to help manage
workload, get ahead with your assessed work or
overcome any barrier to your achievement.
                                                                                                                             Sports Activator                                                                                          Carer Support
                                                                                                                             Get involved in extra-curricular sports and activities, plus                      Within College, our Carer Lead will work
                                                                                                                             volunteering, coaching and training opportunities in sport. It’s a              with you and other support staff and your
     For more information on Student Central and                                                Student Wellbeing
                                                                                                                             great way to meet new people and have something extra on                            teachers to make sure that your caring
     support services, turn to our additional                                                                                your CV.                                                                     responsibilities are considered. This will look
                                                                                                            Team                                                                                         different for different students. You may need
     information at the back of the prospectus
                                                                                       If you feel overwhelmed either at                                                                               an adaptation to your studies, considerations in
                                                                                       College or by problems at home,       Sports and physical activities                                         relation to your time in College or just someone to
                                                                                      our Student Wellbeing Officer are                                                                                             provide support and a listening ear.
Safeguarding                                                                                                                 Football, rugby, badminton, netball, basketball,
                                                                                   here to listen and support. The team
                                                                                                                             street dance, Zumba, table tennis and much more…
Your safety is our top priority. We have a trustworthy team                          offer support via 1:1s, small groups,
who you can talk to if you feel pressured into something you’re            corridor chats and a variety of other drop-in             I nstagram –                                                                  EVERYONE CAN HAVE
unhappy about or if you feel unsafe from bullying, forced                 opportunities, such as chill-out zones, time to             wakeyCollegeactivities                                                            A GO - GROW AN
marriage, substance abuse , radicalisation or anything else that             talk cafés, C-Card registrations and more.                                                                                                INTEREST OR TRY
you may be worried about.                                                                                                                                                                                              SOMETHING NEW!
                                                                                                                                     Twitter – @WakeCollSC

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workplacements
                         at wakefieldCollege

Get ready for employment with
the Work Placement Team
Every student at College has the opportunity to undertake
meaningful work experience activities. It’s an expectation
for all 16 – 18 year old, full-time Study Programme students
to complete vocationally relevant work experience.
Many employers treat a placement like work, so you’ll be
required to submit a CV and undertake an interview to
secure a placement. Some placements can even lead to
part-time work or progress onto an apprenticeship.

The Work Placement Team will:
• Inform you of placement and apprenticeship opportunities
   via Moodle
• Speak to employers on your behalf
• Set up mock interviews with employers
• Prepare you for your placement and support you while
   you’re there
• Make sure that you are in a safe and healthy environment
• Review your placement with you, your employer and
   your tutor

You will need to:
• Research your chosen career
• Create a CV
• Undertake a work readiness assessment and attend
   workshops
• Prepare yourself for interviews
• Be prepared to undertake your placement outside of the      College was really helpful putting us into work placement,
                                                               giving us the opportunity to meet new people, work in a team,
   days you are in College                                     experience a real-life workshop environment and gain an
• Be punctual and keen to learn new skills                     apprenticeship at the end of it, which we’re really happy about.
• Keep a log and complete a relevant piece of coursework      Abdulah and Conor
   while on placement                                          Fabrication and Welding placement at MD
                                                               Engineering Solutions                                              Adam
                                                                                                                                  Construction & Civil Engineering,
                                                                                                                                  placement at Keepmoat Homes
                                                                                                                                  I really enjoy the Construction & Civil Engineering course that
                                                                                                                                  I’m studying. I like learning the different fields of study especially
Contact the team on:                                            Employer quote:                                                   about quantity surveying, project management and site
Wakefield Campus: 01924 789413                                  “Work placements are crucial when it comes to inspiring the       management. I attend a work placement every Monday with
Castleford Campus: 01924 789416                                 next generation of IT specialists. In our experience, these       Keepmoat Homes. It’s been very rewarding, working at different
workplacements@wakefield.ac.uk                                  students add an interesting dynamic to our organisation and       levels, meeting new people and applying College learning to
                                                                are potential candidates for future roles.”                       real life experiences.
Twitter: @WakeCollWP
                                                                Paul
                                                                Director, Bellingham IT

          Look out for this symbol to see if your course
          has a work placement opportunity.

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apprenticeships                                                                                                                  We currently offer apprenticeships at Levels 2 & 3 in:
                                                                                                                                 Accounts, Autocare, Bricklaying, Business Administration, Carpentry & Joinery, Community Sport & Health,
                                                                                                                                 Construction, Customer Service, Dental Nursing, Domestic Plumbing and Heating, Electrical Installation , Engineering,
                         at wakefieldCollege                                                                                     Emergency Service Contact Handling, Food & Drink Processing, Food & Drink Technology, Healthcare Science,
                                                                                                                                 Healthcare Support, Horticulture, Human Resources, Metal Fabrication, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Production Chef,
                                                                                                                                 Property Maintenance, Teaching Assistance, Team Leading & Supervising.
Earn while you learn                                              Apprenticeships are for anyone aged 16 or over and they
                                                                  allow you to earn and learn at the same time, giving you
                                                                                                                                 Progression is possible onto a Level 4 or 5 in the following areas:
As an apprentice, you’ll work for an employer and you             great prospects for the future!                                Accounts, Assessing & Coaching, Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Healthcare Science,
will earn a wage. The minimum wage for an apprentice                                                                             Human Resources, Learning & Skills Teaching, Operational & Departmental Management.
is £4.30 per hour but wages will vary as there are many           Progress higher
employers who are willing to pay more than the minimum.           You can progress to higher level apprenticeships or higher
We work with a variety of different employers, ranging            education here with us at College.
from small to large, who offer great opportunities to             If you need more information, call us or look in more detail
‘earn while you learn’. Some of the top companies we              online at: www.wakefield.ac.uk/apprenticeships where
currently work with are Unilever, Warburtons, Coca Cola,          you can find more information about the apprenticeships
Haribo, Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Fire Service            on offer. So, if you think an apprenticeship might be for
and several local NHS Trusts including Mid Yorkshire and          you, join us and start your journey to a fulfilling career!
South & West Yorkshire.  

We offer four levels of apprenticeship:
                                                                   A      Look out for this symbol in subject areas, which
                                                                          shows where apprenticeships are available.

 Level                                                   Qualification equivalent to             Duration

 Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship                     5 GCSEs at A*-C or 9-4                  1-2 years

 Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship                         2 or more A Levels                      1-4 years

 Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship                           Foundation degree, HNC or HND           Up to 4 years

 Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship                           Diploma of Higher Education             Up to 2 years

                                                                                                                                 Lauren
                                                                                                                                 L3 Diploma in Business Administration at South Yorkshire Police
Recruitment Team - 01924 789469                                                                                                  I knew I wanted a career in the business sector but I knew university wasn’t for me.
apprenticeships@wakefield.ac.uk / wakefield.ac.uk/apprenticeships
                                                                                                                                 I felt that getting an apprenticeship would provide me with more opportunities and
                                                                                                                                 that work-based learning would work better for me.
                                                                                                                                 I enjoy working with people and continuously meeting new faces, as well as the
                                                                                                                                 sense of achievement when hard work has paid off and a good working contract is
                                                                                                                                 in place with happy customers.
                                                                                                                                 After my apprenticeship I was offered a permanent role as a Category Officer;
Keegan                                                                                                                           this offers me the chance to complete a degree with the Chartered Institute
Level 2 Welding and Fabrication                                                                                                  of Procurement and Supply. There are also chances for me to progress in the
Welding and Fabrication Apprenticeship                                                                                           organisation.
Whilst studying Level 2 Welding and Fabrication, I completed
a one-week placement at UK Street Style. I found this really
rewarding. I gained a lot of experience and knowledge,
applying my classroom skills to real life work. Due to
my successful placement they offered me a two-year                                                                               How to apply
apprenticeship which I’m really enjoying.                                                                                        If you’re aged 16 or 17 you can apply online through our website at
                                                                                                                                 wakefield.ac.uk/study-with-us/how-to-apply
                                                                                                                                 If you’re aged 18+, complete an application form, available from the Course
                                                                                                                                 Information Team on 01924 789111.
                                                                                                                                 Or send your CV in to apprenticeships@wakefield.ac.uk

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What do you think?                                                                                                                                                                                                      Eddie
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Sport Level 3
                                                                                                                                                                                  Football Development Programme
                                                                                                                                                                                      “I feel as if the course has really helped
                                                                                Sophie                                                                                          me develop and allowed me to find a better
                                                    Level 3 business administration                                                                                           player in myself and I have grown confident in
                                                     apprenticeship at Recruit Build                                                                                                                                   my ability.
                                                         “I chose to do an apprenticeship                                                                              The teaching staff have helped me out a lot during
                                                  because I felt I could gain valuable work                                                                           my time here. They are always supportive and often
                                                                                                                                                                                      sacrifice their own time to lend a hand.
                                                  experience whilst studying and gaining
                                                                                                                                                                   After I’ve left College I hope to go into some jobs within
                                                   a qualification. On a day-to-day basis I
                                                                                                                                                                  sport whilst also playing semi-professionally on the side
                                                 deal with finance and personnel records
                                                                                                                                                                                                          for Hall Green United.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Daniel
                                            in recruitment. I enjoy that there are a variety                                                                                                                                         Level 2 Fitting Principles
                                            of tasks to undertake and I particularly enjoy                                                                                                                                           “Porsche is one of the best car manufacturers
                                    organising events. After my apprenticeship, I would        Antony                                                                                                                                out there. I have really enjoyed my placement
                                    like to go into HR and have opted to choose related        Level 2 Extended Certificate for                                                                                                      with them and especially fixing the cool cars.”
                                                               subjects within my course.”     Music Practitioners                     Ellie
                                                                                               “I’m studying Level 2 Music at          Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business
                                                                                               Wakefield College and I intend to       “I have really enjoyed my studies at                                                          Ellie
                                                                                               continue onto Level 3. My course has    Wakefield College and I am glad I came                                                        A Levels in Law, Psychology
Wioletta                                                                                       allowed me to gain the confidence I     here instead of carrying on to do                                                             and Sociology
A Levels in English Language & Literature,                                                     need as a performer, by taking part     another year at sixth form. I have                                                            From: Bruntcliffe Academy
History and Psychology                                                                         in live performances and working in     achieved the grades I needed in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     “I had a really positive
From: Cathedral Academy                                                                        groups on projects. I have gained and   order to do what I want next year
                                                                                                                                       which is either a law course at                                                               experience at Wakefield
“I feel pure relief due to passing my exams and                                                developed my skills thanks to all the                                                                                                 College, and I did a lot
                                                                                                                                       Leeds Beckett or a degree
being able to study at university what I have                                                  wonderful staff on the course.”                                                                                                       better in my exams than I
                                                                                                                                       apprenticeship.
aimed to study for the past four years.                                                                                                                                                                                              expected to.
                                                                                                                                       Many thanks to my tutors
I remember getting to know my                                                                                                                                                                                                        I’m going to go to
                                                                                                                                       for helping me achieve
teachers and growing to enjoy being                                                                                                    my grades .”                                                                                  the University of
taught by them.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Huddersfield to
I am planning to study                                                                                                                                                                                                               study mental
Psychology at university and                                                                                                                                                                                                         health nursing.”
work part-time in order to
become more independent
and gain more
experience.”
                                                                                                                                       Azrah
                                                                                                                                       Level 3 Extended
                                                                                                                                       Diploma in
                                                                                                                                       Business
                                                                                                                                       “The College has helped                                                                                                                Emily
                                                                                 Hailey               Ethan                            me progress and ensure I                                                                                                              Travel &
                                                                 Level 3 Hairdressing                 Level 2 Motorcycle               am able to achieve the grades                                                                                                         Tourism
                                                          “I enjoy making people look                 Maintenance                      I need in order to move on to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            “Wakefield
                                                      nice, changing their hair, giving               “We’ve been learning             the next step.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    College has given
                                                           them different colours and                 everything about                 The staff are amazing, supportive                                                                                        me so many different
                                                      different types of cuts and just                motorcycles including            and always willing to help me                                                                                           opportunities, some of
                                                       making them feel really good.                  fixing them, maintaining         succeed and exceed expectations.                                                                                        which have been once
                                                    We learn different techniques of                  them and learning                With their support I am now able to go
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           in a lifetime. For example,
                                                                                                      about all the different          further to study finance and accounting at
                                          cutting, different colouring and changing                                                    the University of Huddersfield.                                                                                      I was lucky enough to be
                                                              a person’s overall look.                aspects of performance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      given the opportunity to work
                                                                                                      including racing and             My goal is to graduate as an accountant and
                                         In the future I’m wanting to work in a salon                                                                                                                                                                 abroad in Italy, where I gained
                                                                                                      everyday riding.”                take my degree further by becoming a certified
                                          and promote myself and learn to manage                                                                                                                                                                  many new skills and valuable work
                                                                                                                                       chartered accountant.”                                                                                     experience which will help me with
                                                                       other people.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            my future.”

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Getting to College is easy!
                                                                                              Wakefield is well-connected and getting                      16-18 PhotoCard
                                                                                              here is easy, whether you’re from the City                   If you’re a full-time student, you can get half-fare
                                                                                              itself or the surrounding areas.                             travel in West Yorkshire. Available from major bus
                                                                                              Leeds, Pontefract and Barnsley have great transport          stations or online at wymetro.com
                                                                                              links to Wakefield with a choice of train or bus. Look       Feeling lost?
                                                                                              at our map below.
                                                                                                                                                           There are detailed directions to all our campuses on
                                                                                                                                                           our website: www.wakefield.ac.uk/get-in-touch

                                                                                                 W Wakefield City Campus and                                    Walkable                   Train Station
                                                                                                   Mechanic's Theatre

Higher Education
                                                                                                 T     Thornes Park Nursery                                     Train route                Bus Station
                                                                                                 C Castleford Campus
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We offer a wide range of courses in areas including:
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As the courses we offer each academic year vary, please check our website
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                                                            Level   Campus         Duration   Entry requirements                        What you’ll study
       APPRENTICESHIPS
       AVAILABLE                                            Animal Care                                                                                                            Pearson BTEC
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       information on Animal                                1        Wakefield
                                                                     City
                                                                                    One
                                                                                    year
                                                                                              3 GCSEs 9-1                                Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                         • Practical experience of handling, feeding,
       Care courses                                                  Campus                                                                 accommodating and caring for a range of animals
                                                                                                                                         • Learning skills to work in the animal care industry
                                                                                                                                            including teamwork, completion of tasks using the
                                                                                                                                            correct equipment and independence and intuitive
                                                                                                                                            when working with animals, estate skills and wildlife
                                                                                                                                            surveying

                                                            Animal Care                                                                                                            Pearson BTEC

                                                            2        Wakefield
                                                                     City
                                                                                    One
                                                                                    year
                                                                                              5 GCSEs 9-3 including English or
                                                                                              maths or equivalent
                                                                                                                                         Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                         • Practical Animal Health
                                                                     Campus                                                              • Introduction to Animal Biology & Health
                                                                                              OR
                                                                                                                                         • Animal Care Work Placement
                                                                                              Level 1 Diploma in Land-based              • Animal Welfare
                                                                                              Studies - Animal Care, plus Level 1
                                                                                                                                         • Animal Behaviour Assessment and Safe Handling
                                                                                              English and maths
                                                                                                                                         • Feeding, Accommodating & Moving Animals

Animal
                                                            Animal Management                                                                                                      Pearson BTEC

                                                            3        Wakefield
                                                                     City
                                                                                    Two
                                                                                    years
                                                                                              5 GCSEs 9-4 including English or
                                                                                              maths and a 3 in the other
                                                                                                                                         Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                         • Animal Biology

Care
                                                                     Campus                                                              • Animal Welfare & Ethics
                                                                                              OR
                                                                                                                                         • Practical Animal Husbandry
                                                                                              5 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either          • Animal Behaviour
                                                                                              English or maths, and a 3 or Level 1 in
                                                                                                                                         • Animal Health and Diseases
                                                                                              the other
                                                                                                                                         • Work Experience in the Animal Sector
                                                                                              OR                                         • Zoological Animal Health & Husbandry
                                                                                              Level 2 Technical Certificate in           Year 2
                                                                                              Animal Care at Merit grade and Level       • Animal Breeding & Genetics
                                                                                              2 in English and maths                     • Investigative Research Project
                                                                                                                                         • Advanced Animal Nutrition
                                                                                                                                         • Human & Animal Interaction
                                                                                                                                         • Principles of Animal Nursing
                                                                                                                                         • Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Management
                                                                                                                                         Either
          Future                                                                                                                         • Practical Skills in Animal Science

          Careers                                                                                                                        • Animal Metabolism
                                                                                                                                         Or
          Veterinary Nurse                                                                                                               • Animal Management in a Retail Environment Exotic
     Earning potential: £18K-£26K                                                                                                          Animal Husbandry
        Countryside Ranger
     Earning potential: £16K-£30K
            Zoo Keeper
     Earning potential: £12K-£25K
                Source:
            National Careers
                 Service

                                                                Progression within Wakefield College     Residential      Day trips       Opportunity for placement       Mandatory placement

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                                                         Level    Campus         Duration   Entry requirements                       What you’ll study
     APPRENTICESHIPS
     AVAILABLE                                            Art & Design                                                                                   UAL (University of Arts London)
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     information on Art, Media &                          1        Creative
                                                                   Industries
                                                                                  One
                                                                                  year
                                                                                            3 GCSEs 9-1                               Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                      • Drawing and mark making
     Design courses                                                Centre,                                                            • Printmaking
                                                                   Wakefield                                                          • Surface pattern
                                                                   City
                                                                                                                                      • 3-D exploration
                                                                   Campus
                                                                                                                                      • Time-based media
                                                                                                                                      • Communication

                                                          Art & Design                                                                                   UAL (University of Arts London)

                                                          2        Creative
                                                                   Industries
                                                                                  One
                                                                                  year
                                                                                            3 GCSEs 9-3 including English or
                                                                                            maths
                                                                                                                                      Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                      •	Creative mark making and mixed media
                                                                   Centre,                                                               exploration
                                                                                            OR
                                                                   Wakefield                                                          • Printmaking
                                                                   City                     Level 1 Art and Design                    • Observational drawing
                                                                   Campus
                                                                                                                                      • Introduction to colour theory and painting
                                                                                                                                      • 3-Dimensional design
                                                                                                                                      • Time-based media
                                                                                                                                      • Photography and Photoshop

                                                          Art & Design                                                                                                        Pearson BTEC

Art, Design
                                                          3        Creative
                                                                   Industries
                                                                                  Two
                                                                                  years
                                                                                            4 GCSEs 9-4 including English or
                                                                                            maths
                                                                                                                                      Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                      • Drawing from Observation
                                                                   Centre,                                                            • Printmaking
                                                                                            OR
                                                                   Wakefield                                                          • Colour Theory and Painting
                                                                   City                     4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either         • 3-Dimensional Design
                                                                   Campus

& Photography
                                                                                            English or maths
                                                                                                                                      • Ceramics
                                                                                            OR                                        • Photography
                                                                                                                                      • Surface Pattern and Textiles
                                                                                            Successful completion of Level 2 or
                                                                                            equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE      • Personal and Professional development
                                                                                            English or maths at grade 4 or Level
                                                                                            2 English or maths

       Future
       Careers
     Graphic Designer
     Earning potential:
         £16K-£50K
           Source:
       National Careers
           Service

                                                              Progression within Wakefield College     Residential    Day trips        Opportunity for placement     Mandatory placement

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Level   Campus        Duration Entry requirements                         What you’ll study

 Fashion Textiles                                                                                                   Pearson BTEC   Creative Photography                                                                                        Pearson BTEC

 3       Creative
         Industries
                       Two
                       years
                                 4 GCSEs 9-4 including English or
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:
                                                                           • Primary and secondary research                         3     Creative
                                                                                                                                          Industries
                                                                                                                                                       Two
                                                                                                                                                       years
                                                                                                                                                               4 GCSEs 9-4 including English or
                                                                                                                                                               maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                         • The creative process
         Centre,                                                           • Basic garment construction                                   Centre,
                                 OR                                                                                                                            OR                                        • Professional equipment
         Wakefield                                                         • Draping and constructing on the stand                        Wakefield
         City                                                                                                                                                                                            • Analogue photography
                                 4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either         • Printed textiles                                             City                 4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either
         Campus                  English or maths                                                                                                                                                        • Post-production skills
                                                                           • Hand and machine embroidery                                  Campus               English or maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Art and design skills
                                 OR                                        • Surface pattern                                                                   OR                                        • Contextual awareness
                                 Successful completion of Level 2 or       • Exploratory samples                                                                                                         • Professional practice
                                                                           • Time-based media                                                                  Successful completion of Level 2 or
                                 equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE                                                                                                                                    • Visual language and communication
                                                                                                                                                               equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE
                                 English or maths at grade 4 or Level 2    • Drawing and design work
                                                                                                                                                               English or maths at grade 4 or Level
                                 English or maths
                                                                                                                                                               2 English or maths

 Graphic Design                                                                                                     Pearson BTEC   Foundation Diploma in Art and Design                                                   UAL (University of Arts London)

 3       Creative
         Industries
                       Two
                       years
                                 4 GCSEs 9-4 including English or
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:
                                                                           • Digital Imaging
                                                                                                                                    3     Creative
                                                                                                                                          Industries
                                                                                                                                                       One
                                                                                                                                                       year
                                                                                                                                                               4 GCSEs 9-4 including English and
                                                                                                                                                               maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Learning skills and content
         Centre,                                                           • Computers in Art and Design                                  Centre,                                                        • Development and progression
                                 OR                                                                                                                            AND
         Wakefield                                                         • Design for Advertising
                                                                                                                                          Wakefield                                                      • Project proposal and realisation
         City                    4 GCSEs 9-4 and Level 2 in either                                                                        City                 An A Level or Level 3 qualification,
                                                                           • Motion graphics
         Campus                  English or maths                                                                                         Campus               preferably in a relevant creative
                                                                           • Packaging Design
                                                                                                                                                               subject
                                 OR                                        • Illustration
                                                                           • Typographic and Layout Design                                                     A portfolio of work
                                 Successful completion of Level 2 or
                                 equivalent at Merit grade, plus GCSE
                                 English or maths at grade 4 or Level 2
                                 English or Maths

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                                                                                          Level    Campus         Duration   Entry requirements                      What you’ll study
       APPRENTICESHIPS
       AVAILABLE                                                                           Motor Vehicle Studies                                                                                                 City & Guilds
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       information on Automotive                                                           E3       Castleford     One       GCSEs 2-1 or below in English and        Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                    Campus         year      maths                                    • Engine operating principles
       courses
                                                                                                                                                                      • Brakes
                                                                                                                                                                      • Suspension
                                                                                                                                                                      • Wheels and tyres

                                                                                           Light Vehicle Service & Repair                                                                                                    SEG

                                                                                           1        Castleford
                                                                                                    Campus
                                                                                                                   One
                                                                                                                   year
                                                                                                                             3 GCSEs grade 9-1                        Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                      • Steering and suspension
                                                                                                                                                                      • Vehicle braking systems
                                                                                                                                                                      • Vehicle wheels and tyres
                                                                                                                                                                      • Battery and lighting system

                                                                                           Motorcycle Studies                                                                                                                SEG

                                                                                           1        Castleford     One       3 GCSEs grade 9-1                        Topics studied can include:

Automotive
                                                                                                    Campus         year                                               • Correct use of tools and equipment
                                                                                                                                                                      • Basic servicing
                                                                                                                                                                      • Preparation for riding and use

                                                                                           Motor Vehicle Body Repair/Refinishing                                                                                             SEG

                                                                                           1        Castleford
                                                                                                    Campus
                                                                                                                   One
                                                                                                                   year
                                                                                                                             3 GCSEs 9-1                              Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                      • Vehicle body repair
                                                                                                                             OR
                                                                                                                                                                      • Vehicle refinish
                                                                                                                             Entry 3 and English and maths            • Steering & suspension
                                                                                                                                                                      • Vehicle inspection

                                                                Future
                                                                Careers
                                                                Motor Mechanic
                                                           Earning potential: £18K-£35K
Our exciting partnership                                         Paint Sprayer
with Yamaha means our
                                                           Earning potential: £18K-£30K
students get access to fantastic
resources and the latest range of                            Motorsport Engineer
bikes to learn with.                                       Earning potential: £18K-£60K
                                                                       Source:
                                                                  National Careers
                                                                      Service

                                                                                               Progression within Wakefield College     Residential    Day trips       Opportunity for placement        Mandatory placement

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Level   Campus        Duration   Entry requirements                       What you’ll study                                              Level   Campus        Duration Entry requirements                          What you’ll study

 HGV Heavy Vehicle                                                                                                      City & Guilds    Motor Vehicle Body Repair (Diploma)                                                                                             SEG

 2      Castleford
        Campus
                       One
                       year
                                 5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:
                                                                           • Engineering skills
                                                                                                                                          2      Castleford
                                                                                                                                                 Campus
                                                                                                                                                                One
                                                                                                                                                                year
                                                                                                                                                                          5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                                                                                                                                                          maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Body repair techniques
                                 OR                                        • Heavy vehicle chassis systems                                                                OR                                         • Working with others
                                                                           • Heavy Vehicle Engine systems                                                                                                            • Repair and preparation of body panels
                                 Level 1 in an automotive qualification                                                                                                   Level 2 Certificate Body Repair and
                                                                           • Knowledge and skills of inspection techniques
                                 plus English and maths at grade 9-3                                                                                                      working towards GCSE grade 4 or
                                                                                                                                                                          above in English and maths

 Light Vehicle Service & Repair                                                                                         City & Guilds    Motor Vehicle Refinishing (Award/Certificate)                                                                                   SEG

 2      Castleford     One       5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:                                    2      Castleford
                                                                                                                                                 Campus
                                                                                                                                                                One
                                                                                                                                                                year
                                                                                                                                                                          5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                                                                                                                                                          maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Health & Safety
        Campus         year                                                • Engine units and components
                                                                           • Auxiliary electrical units and components                                                    OR                                         • Paint preparation and application
                                 OR
                                                                           • Chassis units and components                                                                                                            • Plastic preparation and repair
                                                                                                                                                                          Level 1 Body/Paint or equivalent with
                                 Level 2 Certificate in an automotive      • Inspection of vehicles                                                                                                                  • Rectification of paint defects
                                                                                                                                                                          English and maths at Entry 3
                                 qualification and working towards                                                                                                                                                   • Paint spraying methods and techniques
                                 English and maths GCSE grade 4 or                                                                                                                                                   • Working with others
                                 above

 Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair (Certificate)                                                                                  SEG      Motor Vehicle Refinishing (Diploma)                                                                                             SEG

 2      Castleford
        Campus
                       One
                       year
                                 5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:
                                                                           • Housekeeping
                                                                                                                                          2      Castleford
                                                                                                                                                 Campus
                                                                                                                                                                One
                                                                                                                                                                year
                                                                                                                                                                          5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                                                                                                                                                          maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Topics studied can include:
                                 OR                                        • Remove and replace engine units and components                                               OR                                         • Health & Safety
                                                                           • Remove and replace auxiliary electrical units and                                                                                       • Paint preparation and application
                                 Level 1 Motorcycle qualification with     components                                                                                     Level 2 Award/Certificate Paint Repair
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Plastic preparation and repair
                                 English and maths GCSE grade 9-3                                                                                                         or equivalent and working towards
                                                                           • Remove and replace motorcycle body panels                                                                                               • Rectification of paint defects
                                                                                                                                                                          GCSE grade 4 or above in English and
                                                                                                                                                                          maths                                      • Paint spraying methods and techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Working with others

 Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair (Diploma)                                                                              City & Guilds
                                                                                                                                          Motor Vehicle Studies                                                                                                           SEG
 2       Castleford    One       5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and         Topics studied can include:
         Campus        year      maths                                     • Fabrication skills                                           2      Castleford
                                                                                                                                                 Campus
                                                                                                                                                                One
                                                                                                                                                                year
                                                                                                                                                                          5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                                                                                                                                                          maths
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Topics studied can include:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Engine units and components
                                 OR                                        • Motorcycle workshop environment studies
                                                                           • Remove and refit motorcycle components                                                       OR                                         • Auxiliary electrical units and components
                                 Level 2 Certificate in Motorcycle                                                                                                                                                   • Chassis units and components
                                                                           • Motorcycle maintenance                                                                       Level 2 Certificate in an automotive
                                 Maintenance & Repair and working                                                                                                                                                    • Inspection of vehicles
                                 towards GCSE grade 4 or above in          • Internal engine systems                                                                      qualification and working towards
                                 English and maths                         • Electrical units and components                                                              English and maths GCSE grade 4 or
                                                                                                                                                                          above

 Motor Vehicle Body Repair (Certificate)                                                                                        SEG

 2       Castleford
         Campus
                       One
                       year
                                 5 GCSEs 9-3 including English and
                                 maths
                                                                           Topics studied can include:
                                                                           • Body repair techniques
                                 OR                                        • Working with others
                                                                           • Repair and preparation of body panels
                                 Level 1 Body/Paint or equivalent with
                                 English and maths at grade 3

                                                                                                                                            Progression within Wakefield College     Residential     Day trips        Opportunity for placement      Mandatory placement

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