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RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE
WELCOME
TO OUR
WELCOME
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COURSE
GUIDE Welcome to Riverside College’s course guide for pre university
and university level courses. As a student at Riverside College
you will benefit from a distinctive education experience which
provides outstanding results, inspiring teachers and high levels
of tutor contact and support.
You will be stretched and challenged academically, whilst
developing cutting-edge professional skills to ensure you stand
out when applying for employment or promotion.
Passionate teachers who are experts in their field are at the
heart of what makes our courses at Riverside College so
successful. Your teachers will work with our dedicated Higher
Education Pastoral Team to ensure you have every opportunity
to reach your potential.
We are extremely proud of the service we provide to our
community, and I look forward to making you welcome at the
college in September.
Mary Murphy, College Principal
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OPEN EVENT
Thursday 7th June 2018
4.30pm - 7.30pm
Kingsway Campus WA8 7QQ
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CONTENTS
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Welcome 02
Quality and Partnerships 04
Why Choose Riverside for your HE Course? 05
College Facilities 06
Student Finance 08
Student Support 09
Student Success 10
Higher Education Courses List 12
Higher Education Qualifications Explained 13
How to Apply 30
Degree/HNC/HND Courses
> HNC in Engineering 14
> Foundation Degree in Counselling 16
> Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and Young People* 17
> BSc (Hons) Counselling (top up) 18
> HND in Computing 19
> Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care 20
> BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (Top up)* 21
> Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching and PE 22
> BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Sport Development (top up) 23
> Foundation Degree in Education 24
> BA (Hons) Education (top up)* 25
> Certificate and Post Graduate Certificate Education 26
Higher Apprenticeships
> Business 27
> Engineering 27
> Care Leadership 27
Pre University Courses
> Access to Higher Education 28
> Award in Education and Training 28
> Counselling Certificate and Diploma 29
*Subject to approval by Staffordshire University
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QUALITY AND
PARTNERSHIPS
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Quality Assured (QAA)
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
(QAA) confirm the quality and standards of provision of
Higher Education at Riverside College. Good practice was
reported in relation to the effective integration of all student
support services to enable students to develop their
academic, personal and professional potential.
In Partnership with Staffordshire University
Riverside College is a franchised partner college of
Staffordshire University. This means that you can study
locally at Riverside College for a qualification that is
awarded by Staffordshire University.
In Partnership with Employers
At Riverside College we appreciate the importance of
offering qualifications that are relevant to the needs of
employers. With this in mind, local employers have been
involved in the design of our higher education courses.
Shaping Futures
Riverside College are part of Shaping Futures, a new
outreach programme for the Liverpool City Region. Shaping
Futures will deliver a programme of activities designed
to raise aspirations and provide impartial HE information,
advice and guidance to local 14-18 year old learners, to
support them in fulfilling their educational potential.
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WHY STUDY YOUR
COURSE WITH US?
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There are so many reasons to choose Riverside College for your course.
Here are the ones our pre university and higher education students say are
the most important:
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• 99% Pass Rate in 2017
• 13 First Class Honours on our Top Up Degrees (2017 Graduates)
• In the top 10 nationally for student satisfaction 2016
• Highly qualified specialist teachers
• Small class sizes and unique individualised support
• Excellent value for money
• Course timetables designed to fit around your life
• Town centre location with free parking
• Apply direct to us for a personal approach to assessing your skills,
qualifications and experience during the application process.
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RIVERSIDE COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES ................................................................................................... In recent years we have invested over £20 million pounds in state of the art facilities and equipment at Riverside College and Cronton Sixth Form. Higher Education students at both campuses have the opportunity to gain qualifications while acquiring new skills using the latest technologies and equipment on offer. Students also benefit from the wide range of study resources available in our modern Learning Centres including a space dedicated to Higher Education students. There are also a choice of places to eat, drink and relax including our Scholars Restaurant and Costa Coffee. ................................................................................................... PAGE l 6
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NEW IDEA Centre
Opened 2017
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The new IDEA Centre has added
an extra dimension to our leading
edge learning environment for
Higher Education students,
enabling them to experience
specialist science and digital
laboratories.
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STUDENT FINANCE
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PRE-UNIVERSITY Yearly salary: Monthly repayment:
COURSES £15,000 Nothing
£16,000 Nothing
For information about fees, funding £21,000 Nothing
and loans relating to our Pre Higher £22,000 £7
Education courses please go to £30,000 £67
our website at £40,000 £142
www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/fees £50,000 £217
HIGHER EDUCATION For more up to date information please
check www.gov.uk/student-finance.
COURSES
Tuition fee loans make gaining a degree Other Financial Support
much more affordable than you may There are many other opportunities to
think. Riverside College supports gain help with your finances. For further
students to access quality, local higher information on those listed below, please
education in the most affordable way. go to the Student Finance website,
www.gov.uk/student-finance.
Student Loans
Loans are available for all first time Just a few of these are listed here:
undergraduates, full and part time if > Maintenance loans
required. You won’t pay back any of > Disabled Students Allowance
your course fees until you are earning > Parents Learning Allowance /
a minimum of £21,000 per year. Childcare Grant
Repayments start at £7.00 per month > The Adults Dependants Grants
depending how much you earn. The
table demonstrates the amount you To find out what support you could be
would be paying per month. For more eligible for, please call our Admissions
information visit www.gov.uk. Team on 0151 257 2053.
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SUPPORTING YOU TO REACH
YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
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Above all, we want you to be happy and academically through one to one
here and to achieve your full academic tutorials and additional activities such
potential. At Riverside College we have as work experience, trips and guest
a dedicated Higher Education Pastoral speakers.
Team who can help with everything
from applying for student finance, to Our student services, pastoral support
supporting you to fit learning around and study support teams are also
your other commitments. available to help you to overcome any
obstacles to your success.
When you start your course you will be
assigned a personal tutor who will guide
you through your course to support you
to develop personally, professionally
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CELEBRATING
STUDENT SUCCESS
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Student success and celebrating students achievements is extremely important to us.
All of our higher education students have the opportunity to celebrate their
achievements at the annual Riverside College Graduation Ceremony and every student
who graduates on a course which is awarded by Staffordshire University will also be
invited to graduate at Staffordshire University.
Stuart Berry Faye Gaskin
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HNC in Engineering Post Graduate
Graduate Certificate in
Education
Stuart was awarded ‘Higher Education Faye represented England at the Women’s
Student of the Year 2017’ Rugby World Cup 2017 in New Zealand
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Tara Jones Tom Rockwood
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BA Sports Higher Engineering
Coaching Apprentice with
and Sports Sigmatex
Development
Graduate
Tara represented her country playing and Tom was named as the Compsites UK
refereeing in Rugby. She was awarded Apprentice of the Year 2017
Referee of the Year Award 2014 and 2016
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Counselling students studying on the Foundation Degree and BSc have had an
extremely successful year hosting the World Health Innovation Summit 2017 and
organising various ‘Side Walk Talk’ events across the North West.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
COURSES
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The table below details the courses available. For more information on each
of these courses please go to www.riverside.ac.uk/highereducation and
click on the courses listed.
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Level Course Duration Days/Evenings Per Week
4 HNC in Engineering 2 years 1 afternoon and evening
5 HND in Computing 2 years 3 days
5 Foundation Degree in Education* 2 years ½ day
5 Foundation Degree in Counselling* 3 years 1 day or 2 evenings
5 Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care* 2 years 2 ½ days
5 Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching and PE* 2 years 2 ½ days
5 Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and 3 years 1 day or 2 evenings
Young People* (Subject to Approval)
6 BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (top up)* 1 year 2 days
(Subject to Approval)
6 BA (Hons) Education (top up)* 1 year ½ day per week
(Subject to Approval)
6 BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Sport 1 year 2 ½ days
Development (top up)*
6 BSc (Hons) Counselling (top up)* 1 year 1 day
5/7 Certificate in Education/Post Graduate 2 years 4 hours per week
Certificate in Education*
* awarded by Staffordshire University
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HIGHER EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED
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Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas
(HNDs) are more practical than a traditional degree which means that you
will gain valuable skills for the workplace. By choosing the HNC/HND route to
achieving your higher education qualification you can benefit from developing
employability skills to prepare you for a new career or to help you to progress
in your current work.
A Foundation Degree is a Level 5 qualification - equivalent to the first two
years of a degree level programme - that combines work based learning and
academic study.
A Top-up Degree provides the opportunity to build on your HND or Foundation
Degree and receive an Honours Degree by completing a final year of study.
Teacher Education courses are available to study on a part-time route over 2
years. The Certificate in Education and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
(PGCE) qualifications at Riverside College provide a thorough introduction to
teaching within the Further Education and Skills Sector. You may also be able to
undertake your teaching experience at Riverside College.
Higher Apprenticeships allow you to develop your skills to the highest
standard and achieve qualifications at Level 4 and above through a mix of on
and off-the-job training.
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ENGINEERING
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HNC IN ENGINEERING
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 2 years
Days/Evenings per week:
1 afternoon & evening
Entry Requirements:
• 64 UCAS points
• Made up of a
combination of the
following:
• Level 3 qualification in
a relevant subject e.g.
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Engineering
• You must also have:
AS maths or level 3
equivalent The course offers a specialist work related qualification
• GCSE maths and English that covers the key knowledge, understanding and
C grade (or equivalent) practical skills required in the Engineering Sector. It is
considered to be one of the benchmark qualifications for
the industry and provides the education and training for
engineers and technicians who are either employed or
are aspiring to work at a professional level in a variety of
engineering roles.
You will have access to our state of the art engineering
facilities.
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Careers
Employers place a high value on individuals who possess a High National Certificate
(HNC) and it can open up higher level jobs within the industry or lead directly to a pay
rise or a promotion with your current employer. Completion of the course may also
lead to a HND or degree programme in Engineering.
The programme of study consists of mandatory units including:
> Engineering Design
> Engineering Maths
> Engineering Science
> Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Additional units will be selected depending on your chosen pathway,
including:
> Mechanical Principles
> Electrical and Electronic Principles
> Mechatronics
> Materials, Properties and Testing
> Automation, Robotics and PLC
> Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
> Maintenance Engineering
> Mechanical Workshop Practices
> Fluid Mechanics
> Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
> Quality and Process Improvements
Pathways in Mechanical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(above units availability subject to viable group numbers)
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COUNSELLING
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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COUNSELLING (FdSc)
Awarded by Counsellors and psychotherapists play a crucial role in
Staffordshire University improving the health and well-being of our society. They
help people to talk about their feelings, think about their
Start Date: choices or their behaviour, and make positive changes in
September 2018 their lives.
Duration: 3 years
Days/Evenings per week: This course will provide in depth professional training
1 day or 2 evenings in counselling skills and theory. You will also develop a
sound understanding of professional, legal and ethical
Entry Requirements: issues.
• Level 3 Certificate in
Counselling and GCSE Work placement is an integral part of the Foundation
English Language C or Degree in Counselling. This focuses upon the
above, (or equivalent). development and application of a range of work based
• Successful applicants will competences and will prepare you to make the transition
be required to undergo from learner to counsellor. 100 supervised placement
an enhanced DBS hours will be completed in years 2 and 3.
check and provide two
references (one from an Successful completion of this course means that you
academic source). will have achieved qualified practitioner status and will
be eligible for employment as counsellors. Graduates
may have the opportunity to complete a BSc (Hons)
Counselling at Riverside College.
Careers
As a fully qualified practitioner, graduates will be equipped
to gain employment as professional counsellors in this
growing industry. Successful graduates may also wish to
set up their own professional counselling practice.
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COUNSELLING CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COUNSELLING CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE (FdSc)
Awarded by The Foundation Degree in Counselling Children and
Staffordshire University Young People is an innovative programme that provides
education and training for working therapeutically with
Start Date: children and young people from early years to young
September 2018 adulthood using a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Duration: 3 years
Days/Evenings per week: Counselling children requires practitioners to have
1 day or 2 evenings an in-depth understanding of child and adolescent
development theory, child psychiatry, safeguarding and
Entry Requirements: child protection policies, legal and ethical issues as
• Level 3 Certificate in well as an excellent knowledge of theoretical models
Counselling or a related and theoretical interventions specific to this group. This
qualification. qualification aims to develop skilled practitioners who are
• Experience of working ‘excellent in their practice’.
in an environment with
children for a minimum of Successful completion of this course means that you
one year. will have achieved qualified practitioner status and will
• GCSE English Language be eligible for employment as a counsellor working with
C or above (or children and young people. Graduates may have the
equivalent). opportunity to complete a BSc (Hons) Counselling at
• An enhanced DBS check Riverside College.
• Two references (one from
an academic source). Careers
Graduates of the Foundation Degree in Counselling in
Children and Young People may find employment in a
range of counselling fields such as schools, colleges,
volunteer sector organisations and the NHS. Graduates
may also set up their own private practice.
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COUNSELLING
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BSc (HONS) COUNSELLING (TOP-UP)
Awarded by This course has been specifically designed for
Staffordshire University counsellors who are already qualified to Diploma or
Foundation Degree level. It provides an opportunity for
Start Date: you to deepen your knowledge of counselling theory and
September 2018 practice and to develop expertise in areas of specific
Duration: 1 year interest.
Days/Evenings per week:
1 day To achieve the BSc (Hons) Counselling Degree you need
to demonstrate a high level of academic competence.
Entry Requirements: This will be achieved through written assignments and
• A Counselling Diploma or the completion of a research dissertation which explores
Foundation Degree that a topic of your choice. The assessment methods used
consists of no less than within the programme are the most appropriate way
400 hours of training and to assess your skills and enable you to meet learning
a minimum of 100 hours outcomes.
of supervised counselling
practice. Assessment methods are designed to develop
• Two written references, your transferable skills. Your ability to plan, judge,
one from an academic communicate issues/debates, solve problems logically
source if possible. and develop original solutions will be advanced.
• A personal statement Appraising critically the work of others and managing your
and a GCSE grade C in own learning are significant contributors to determining
English (or equivalent) your mark for a module.
Careers
As more people access professional support and advice
for mental health issues, there continues to be a rise
in demand for counselling and professionally qualified
counsellors.
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COMPUTING AND IT
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HND IN COMPUTING
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 2 years
Days/Evenings per week:
3 days per week
Entry Requirements:
• 64 UCAS points
• Made up of a
combination of the
following:
• Level 3 qualification in There is an increasing demand for people to work in
a relevant subject e.g.
IT, software and computer services in the UK. It is fast
BTEC Extended Diploma
becoming one of the most dynamic sectors, with the UK
in IT or Computing A
Games Industry, one of the largest in Europe.
Levels
• You must also have
Whether you are already working in IT or would like to gain
Maths and English GCSE
a higher level qualification to start your career, the HND
at a minimum C Grade
in Computing will allow you to gain leading edge skills
(or equivalent)
• Applicants with through a nationally recognised qualification awarded by
professional experience Pearson. You may be able to gain industry qualifications
will also be considered as well as your main course.
on an individual basis.
Careers
This course will prepare students for employment in a
range of occupations including: e-commerce, software
development, IT project management, multimedia,
website development, networking and many more.
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (FdSc)
Awarded by
Staffordshire University
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 2 years
Days/Evenings per week:
2 ½ days
Entry Requirements:
• 64 UCAS points
• Made up of a combination
of the following: This course offers you the opportunity to develop core
• Level 3 qualification in transferable skills and knowledge relevant to health
a relevant subject e.g. care, social care and public health to enable you to gain
BTEC Extended Diploma
employment in an area of your choice.
in Health and Social
Care. A Levels in related Employability skills are embedded throughout the award,
subjects such as Health
with a clear focus on how the modules you study and
and Social Care, Biology
any experiences you have gained can be applied to the
and Social Science.
• You must also have workplace. You will be expected to undertake paid or
English GCSE at a voluntary work experience in a related healthcare setting
minimum C Grade (or throughout the duration of the course.
equivalent)
• A letter from an employer Careers
or unpaid work experience Students graduating from this course may be eligible
provider to confirm that
to progress onto a relevant top up degree. Students
the applicant has access
can also progress onto many different careers within
to 70 hours of paid or
unpaid work experience the health and social care industry including working in
in Year 1 and 70 hours in research centres, public health, health promotions, NHS
Year 2. support services, offender services and local authority
• A current DBS. and education support.
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
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BSc (HONS) HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (TOP-UP)
Awarded by
Staffordshire University
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 1 year
Days/Evenings per week:
2 days
Entry Requirements:
• Successful completion of This course has been designed to produce the
the Foundation Degree in professionals of the future, who can positively address the
Health and Social Care at challenges that health and social care presents.
a Staffordshire University
partner college or HND
Meeting the health and social care needs of the
in Health and Social Care
population is one of the greatest challenges facing any
enables you to progress
directly onto the BSc society. It extends to almost every facet of social life,
(Hons) Health and Social from the person who is unwell and seeking support for
Care course. themselves, to political decisions about how to structure
• You must also have national systems of healthcare delivery.
English GCSE at a
minimum of C grade (or Throughout your studies you will be taught by friendly,
equivalent)
knowledgeable teachers who have been employed in
either health or social care and are well equipped to help
you relate your study topics to current policy and practice.
Careers
Students can progress into many different careers within
the health and social care industry including working in
research centres, public health, health promotions, NHS
support services, offender services, local authority and the
education sector.
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SPORT
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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SPORT COACHING AND PE (FdSc)
Awarded by
Staffordshire University
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 2 years
Days/Evenings per week:
2 ½ days per week
Entry Requirements:
• 64 UCAS points
• Made up of a
This course will provide in depth professional theory with
combination of the
the opportunity to progress to employment within the
following:
Sport, Leisure and Educational industry in a wide range of
• Level 3 qualification in
a relevant subject e.g. roles. It aims to provide a stimulating learning environment
BTEC Extended Diploma where students will develop a sound understanding of
in Sport or health related professional, legal and ethical issues. Increasing self-
studies awareness and personal development are also an integral
• A Levels in related part of the course.
subjects such as PE or
Biology As a sports student you will also have access to our
• You must also have state of the art Sport facilities in our new IDEA Centre at
Maths and English GCSE Cronton Campus and will work closely with our external
at a minimum C grade partners to make sure you develop the skills employers
(or equivalent) want.
• Applicants with industry/
professional experience Careers
will also be considered
You will have the opportunity to progress into a wide
on an individual basis.
range of sport related careers, most commonly teaching,
All applicants will be
coaching, fitness instruction and sports development.
interviewed.
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SPORT
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BA (HONS) SPORT COACHING AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT (TOP-UP)
Awarded by
Staffordshire University
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 1 year
Days/Evenings per week:
2 ½ days per week
Entry Requirements:
• A UK Higher National
Diploma or relevant
Foundation Degree within
a sport related discipline.
• Maths and English The aim of this course is to top up your Foundation
GCSE at Grade C (or Degree or HND Sport to a BA (Hons) and maximise
equivalent) your employability. It will prepare you for employment
in a range of careers including PE teaching, sports
development and sports coaching.
You will benefit from a distinctive educational experience
where you will have access to fitness suites containing
state of the art equipment and facilities.
Passionate teachers who are expert in their field are at the
heart of what makes this course so successful.
Careers
You will have the opportunity to progress into a wide
range of sport related careers, most commonly teaching
coaching, fitness instruction and sports development.
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EDUCATION
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FOUNDATION DEGREE IN EDUCATION (FdA)
Awarded by
Staffordshire University
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 2 years
Days/Evenings per week:
½ day per week
Entry Requirements:
• A minimum of three
GCSEs (or equivalent)
at grade C or above,
including English
This course provides an excellent opportunity for teaching
Language and a
minimum of an A level assistants, learning support workers and teaching
(grade C) or Level 3 and learning mentors to build on your knowledge and
equivalent. experience of working in education.
• Applicants must be
employed for at least It will enhance your understanding of your current
four hours per week in an professional role and support career progression and
appropriate educational professional development. The course is specifically
role and setting. This designed for people who wish to combine work and
employment may be paid study. In addition to this, the course provides a route
or voluntary. towards obtaining a degree and further professional
• A letter from the qualifications.
applicant’s head
teacher/principal/head Careers
of department/manager On successful completion of the Foundation Degree in
must accompany any Education, you may be eligible to progress onto a BA
application.
(Hons) Education (Top Up), a one year top up degree that
• A current DBS.
may provide a route into a Primary PGCE qualification and
teaching.
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EDUCATION
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BA (HONS) EDUCATION (TOP-UP) (SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)
Awarded by The BA (Hons) Education award aims to
Staffordshire University develop reflective practitioners able to take
responsibility for their own learning.
Start Date:
September 2018
Duration: 1 year This course offers a holistic approach to
Days/Evenings per week: education and learning, relating appropriate
½ day per week theory to practice; a key feature of the course
is a progressive understanding of you as a
Entry Requirements: learner and as a learning practitioner. The
• Successful completion of the course has been designed to meet the needs
Foundation Degree in Education/ of anyone looking to work with people in any
Early Childhood Studies at a professional context that involves learning.
Staffordshire University partner This includes anyone considering working
college enables you to progress
in educational settings such as: schools,
directly onto the BA (Hons)
colleges, academies, museums and art
Education.
galleries, youth services, and education
• Alternatively, completion of
an equivalent education/early departments within organisations.
years based Foundation degree
Careers
from another provider will be
considered on a case by case This degree in Education offers access to a
basis. wide variety of career and academic options.
• You must also have English GCSE You may progress to employment within
at a minimum of C grade (or family and children centres, care support,
equivalent) educational administration and management,
• You must be employed for at play work, learning support and many other
least four hours per week in an educational contexts. Alternatively, you may
appropriate educational role and enter primary teacher training through PGCE
setting. This employment may be Primary, Schools Direct, Schools Direct
paid or voluntary.
(salaried) and SCITT routes.
• All applicants will be interviewed
for a place on this programme.
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TEACHER EDUCATION
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CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PCET) - LEVEL 5
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PCET) - LEVEL 7
Awarded by This course will provide a generic route for those wishing
Staffordshire University to follow a teaching career in the Further Education and
Skills Sector, for example further education colleges, sixth
Start Date:
form colleges, work based learning, adult and community
September 2018
learning, the Police, Prison and Fire Services, the National
Duration: 2 year
Days/Evenings per week: Health Service and also across the many private sector
4 hours per week training companies.
Entry Requirements: In addition, there are now teaching opportunities in some
• (Cert Ed pathway) schools and academies for post-compulsory teachers,
A Level 3 qualification in particular for teachers who can offer a vocational subject.
the subject/skill area you
wish to teach. You will study with trainee teachers from a variety
• (PGCE pathway) of educational settings. Paid or voluntary teaching
As above PLUS experience is a key feature of the course. You may also
normally a 2:1 be able to undertake your teaching experience at the
classification degree College.
In addition for both Careers
awards:
Upon completion, successful teachers can undertake
• GCSE Grade C in English
a period of professional formation leading to the
Language (or equivalent)
achievement of Qualified Teaching and Learning Status
• A current DBS.
(QTLS).
• 100 hours teaching
practice and access to a
If you have completed the Certificate in Education you
subject specific mentor.
may be eligible to progress onto a degree level course in
Education.
If you have completed your PGCE you may be eligible to
progress on to a Master Degree in Education.
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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
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Higher Apprenticeships are an exciting How does it work?
opportunity to develop your skills, As a Higher Apprentice you will be
knowledge and qualifications to the assigned a tutor/assessor who will visit
highest level whilst continuing to earn a you in your workplace regularly to support
salary and progress your career. you to complete any project work and
assess the development or work place
This alternative route to gaining competencies.
nationally recognised higher education
qualifications works through a mix of Alongside this you will attend some
on and off-the-job training. To take on a group training sessions - the frequency
Higher Apprenticeship you need to be of this varies depending upon the Higher
working either in a role with supervisory/ Apprenticeship you are studying.
management responsibilities or a higher
level technical specialist role. For more detailed information, please
contact our dedicated Apprenticeships
At Riverside College we offer Higher Team on 0151 257 2828 or by emailing
Apprenticeships in: enterprise@riverside.ac.uk.
> Business
> Care Leadership
> Engineering
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PRE UNIVERSITY COURSES
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If you do not have the qualifications or Our access pathways can progress you
experience required, or are not quite on to many careers, such as:
ready to study on a higher education
programme, we have a wide range of > Social Work - including Youth Work
courses designed to prepare you for > Forensic Psychology and
higher education courses with us or at Forensic Science
university. > Working for the Criminal
Justice System
Full details of our courses can be found > Nursing - Adult, Children’s and
on our website www.riverside.ac.uk or Mental Health
by calling our Adult Admissions Team on > Midwifery
0151 257 2053. If you are unsure if you > Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
have the entry requirements for any of Paramedics
our courses, please enquire and we will > Primary and Secondary Teaching
advise you of the best route for you. > Engineering
> Museum Curator
Level 2 Preparation for Access > Business and Marketing
This is a one year programme designed > Accounting and Finance
for anyone who needs to build up their > Animal Management
English, maths and/or science GCSE > Biological Science
profile in order to gain entry on to their
chosen Access pathway. You will also be Award in Education and Training
prepared for university study through our The Award in Education and Training is
study skills programme. a 12 credit qualification delivered at level
3 and is a first step towards official full
Access to Higher Education Level 3 teacher practitioner status.
The Access to Higher Education
(HE) Diploma is a one year level 3
qualification which prepares you to study
at university level.
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It is a 12 week programme which covers The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
the basics of teaching in continuing and is a 15 week part time course, and the
adult education including how to plan Level 3 Diploma in Counselling is a one
sessions, motivate learners and use a year part time course. After successful
variety of assessment methods. After this completion of the Level 3 Diploma in
programme may be eligible to progress Counselling students can progress on to
on to the Certificate or Post Graduate the Foundation Degree in Counselling.
Certificate in Education.
Find out more and apply for these
Level 2 and 3 Counselling Courses courses:
Start your new career in counselling with To find out more on all of these courses,
our full range of qualifications which can please go to www.riverside.ac.uk.
take you from level 2 right up to a full There you will find full details of entry
BSc Honours Degree. The counselling requirements, dates, times, fees and a full
industry is growing rapidly and qualified course information leaflet.
counsellors are highly sought after.
Riverside students have excellent To apply simply fill in the Higher Education
progression to employment and many Application form online. If you are unsure
have set up their own successful if you meet the entry requirements, fill
practices. out the form and one of our advisors will
contact you.
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HOW TO APPLY
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You can apply online via the website, our website at www.riverside.ac.uk
www.riverside.ac.uk, or call or call our admissions team on 0151
0151 257 2053 and we will send 257 2053
you an application form.
You can also come along to our
Most of the courses featured in this Open Events to speak to tutors and
guide will require an admissions ask any questions:
interview. We will contact you with
a date for your interview where we Wednesday 7th March 5pm - 7pm
will be able to answer all of your Thursday 7th June 5pm - 7pm
questions and make sure the course
is right for you. We will also discuss We make every effort to ensure the
any finical or other support available information in this guide is correct at
to you. the time of publication. However, we
reserve the right to make changes
For more information on anything to our course offering for operational
featured in this guide please go to reasons.
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HOW TO FIND US
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Riverside College, Kingsway Campus Cronton College
Our Kingsway Campus is situated close The college is situated on the A5080
to Widnes Town Centre near Victoria Cronton Lane between the village of
Square.
kingsway Cronton and Farnworth.
Kingsway Campus Cronton Campus
Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QQ Cronton Lane, Widnes,
Cheshire WA8 5WA
> Free parking and excellent rail and bus services for both sites.
OPEN EVENT
Thursday 7th June 2018
4.30pm - 7.30pm
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