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POST-16 COURSE GUIDE 2019/20 - Warwickshire College
CONTENTS

                                           Hello and Open events       4-5      Digital and Cyber Technologies 37
                                           More than a course          6-7      Engineering                       38
                                           Applying for a course       8-9      Equine and Farriery               39
                                           Social stuff and sport      10-11    Floristry                         40
                                           Our students go far         12-13    Games, Animation and VFX          41
                                           Apprenticeships with WCG    14-17    Hair, Beauty and Therapies        42
                                           Royal Leamington Spa College 18-19   Health and Social Care            43
                                           Rugby College               20-21    Hospitality, Catering, Hotel
                                                                                and Tourism Management            44
                                           Moreton Morrell College     22-23
                                                                                Motor Vehicle                     45
                                           Warwick Trident College     24
                                                                                Music                             46
                                           A-Levels                    26
                                                                                Performing and
                                           Access to HE                28
                                                                                Production Arts                   47
                                           Agriculture                 29
                                                                                Public Services                   48
                                           Animal Welfare              30
                                                                                Re-engagement Programmes          49
                                           Applied Sciences            31
                                                                                Sport                             50
                                           Art, Design and Media       32
                                                                                Supported Learning
                                           Business and Events                  Programmes                        51
                                           Management                  33
                                                                                Travel and Tourism                52
USING THIS GUIDE
                                           Childhood Studies           34
On each subject page you will see a grid                                        Vet Nursing                       53
displaying the courses offered and which   Construction                35
                                                                                What our students say             54
college each level is offered at. The
                                           Countryside Management      36
colleges are abbreviated as follows:                                            Education explained               56-58

ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE - RLS
RUGBY COLLEGE - RUG
MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE - MM
WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE - TRI

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H E L LO                                                                                           OPEN
                                                                                                                                      WARWICK TRIDENT COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                         Tuesday 13 November 2018, 5.30-8pm

                                                                                                   EVENTS
                                                                                                                                         Tuesday 22 January 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                                                         Tuesday 9 April 2019, 5.30-8pm

We understand that the next stage in your education is
important and that there are a lot of decisions to make.
Don’t worry - we’re here to help!
                                                                                                   2018/19                            RUGBY COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                         Wednesday 14 November 2018, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                                                         Wednesday 23 January 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                                                         Monday 8 April 2019, 5.30-8pm
This guide tells you about the different courses and apprenticeships
we offer as well as how studying at a college is different from studying                                                              R O YA L L E A M I N G T O N S PA C O L L E G E
at school. And there’s also a guide to the different academic levels of
                                                                                                   Don’t take our word
                                                                                                                                         Thursday 15 November 2018, 5.30-8pm
courses, what they mean and what you can do after them.                                            for it, come and see for
                                                                                                                                         Thursday 24 January 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                   yourself what we have
                                                                                                                                         Thursday 11 April 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                   to offer.
                                   S O W H Y S T U DY W I T H U S?
                                                                                                                                      MORETON MORRELL COLLEGE
                                                                                                   Our Open Events are the
                                 CHOICE AND                        a 98.7% A-Level pass rate                                             Saturday 17 November 2018, 10am-1pm
                                                                                                   perfect opportunity to visit
                                 FREEDOM                           with 100% in 14 A-Level                                               Saturday 26 January 2019, 10am-1pm
                                                                                                   our colleges, see our facilities
                                 Because we have seven             subjects. Our students          and chat with expert tutors -         Wednesday 10 April 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                 colleges across Warwickshire      achieved a 91% pass rate        whether you’re thinking
                                 and Worcestershire, each          for all courses at further      about a full-time course or        Here are the Open Event dates for
                                 with their own feel and           education level with one of     an apprenticeship.
                                 specialist subjects, we can       the highest success rates                                          our colleges in Worcestershire.
                                 offer you a huge choice as        of all large general FE                                            You can see the courses offered at these
                                                                                                   Undecided about your future
                                 well as specialist expertise      colleges in Warwickshire                                           colleges at www.wcg.ac.uk
                                                                                                   career choices? Talk to our
                                 that you won’t find in school.    and Worcestershire.             Careers Advice and Guidance
                                 And at college you’ll be                                                                             EVESHAM COLLEGE
                                                                                                   team who will be happy to help
                                 treated like an adult, be able    LO C AT I O N S                                                       Wednesday 7 November 2018, 5.30-8pm
                                                                                                   discuss your options.
                                 to focus on a subject you         With over 150 bus routes                                              Wednesday 16 January 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                 are genuinely interested in       running to our colleges every                                         Thursday 4 April 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                 and discover a whole new          day, we’re sure there will be
                                 group of friends. Wherever        an option for you – check out                                      PERSHORE COLLEGE
                                 you’re coming from, we            our transport route finder                                            Saturday 24 November 2018, 10am-1pm
                                 have a course and study           online or call us on 0300 456
                                                                                                                                         Saturday 19 January 2019, 10am-1pm
                                 route that’s right for you -      0049 and we’ll help you find
                                                                   the quickest and easiest way                                          Wednesday 3 April 2019, 5.30-8pm
                                 including apprenticeships
                                 and supported learning            to get to college.
                                 programmes.                       www.wcg.ac.uk/transport                                            M A LV E R N H I L L S C O L L E G E
                                                                                                                                         Tuesday 20th November, 5.30-8pm
                                 R E S U LT S                      SUPPORT                                                            For later dates please see website
                                 WCG was awarded a ‘Good’          We take this very seriously,
                                 grade by Ofsted in March          as you will see on pages                                           BOOK YOUR PLACE online at
                                 2018. Our students achieved       6 and 7.                                                           wcg.ac.uk/openevents

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MORE
THAN
A COURSE
                                                                                                  directly they will work with    of our colleges; Royal             impairment, physical
At WCG we believe education is not just about the vital                                           the many specialist services    Leamington Spa, Moreton            needs and emotional
                                                                                                  within college or with          Morrell and Pershore. A            needs. The team provide
qualifications and knowledge you need to get ahead, but the                                       relevant external agencies      residential bursary can            Access Arrangements for
essential transferable skills to help you on your next steps,                                     to get the right support        help those eligible with the       examinations and assistive
whatever they may be. Because of this, we offer unique                                            or information.                 cost of accommodation and          technology to support
learning opportunities in a supportive, friendly environment.                                                                     a range of packages are            independent learning.
                                                                                                  SAFEGUARDING                    available www.wcg.ac.uk/
                                                                                                  There is a full Safeguarding    accommodation                      They provide support to
D I G I TA L A N D               Some courses will have short     programme (mandatory            Team at all WCG colleges.                                          learners transitioning
E M P LOYA B I L I T Y           blocks of industry placement     for 16-19 year-old full-        Students can speak to any of    LEARNING SUPPORT                   from school and offer a
SKILLS                           and on other courses             time students only). You’ll     the team at any time if they    The Academic Learning              Preparation for Adulthood
All full-time 16-19 year-old     students will be required to     study them alongside your       have concerns.                  Support team are qualified         package. Learners needs
students complete a module       undertake 2 days per week        main college course and                                         teachers who are either            are looked at on an individual
in Digital and Employability     in industry placement with 3     we’ll create a personalised     W E L FA R E , H E A LT H       maths or English specialists       basis and support is put in
Skills which covers a range      days in college.                 timetable for you.              AND WELLBEING                   who provide help with essay        place to help students be
of skills for the workplace                                                                       Staff at WCG are available      writing, maths, English skills     successful on their course.
including digital skills. This   Both Digital and                 PERSONAL LEARNING               to advise and signpost on a     and more at all colleges.          If you require further details
is key preparation for           Employability Skills and         ADVISORS                        wide variety of issues in a     Support is flexible and can        please contact us to discuss
Industry Placement.              Industry Placement form an       Every student has a PLA         non-judgemental and open        be arranged to fit in around       your individual support
                                 integral and mandatory part      who isn’t a class teacher but   environment. The team           student timetables. We also        needs. www.wcg.ac.uk/
I N D U S T RY                   of all students’ programmes.     supports their learning and     have input into tutorials       offer ‘drop in’ sessions for all   learningsupport
PLACEMENTS                                                        gives advice and guidance       on relevant health and          students at lunchtimes.
All full-time 16-19 year-old     E N G L I S H A N D M AT H S     on any personal, social or      wellbeing topics. There                                            FINANCIAL SUPPORT
study students are required      English and maths                welfare issues along with       are college counsellors to      I N C LU S I O N                   The 16-19 Bursary Fund
to undertake a formal            qualifications are essential     supporting students when        help students work through      Our Inclusion Team will            exists to help young people
industry placement.              for future employers and         they are considering their      issues and concerns and the     support you if you have            who face the greatest
Students will be supported       universities. If you don’t get   future study or employment      college nurse is available to   specific learning needs            barriers to continuing
in preparing for placements      grade 9-4 (A*-C) in GCSE         options. PLAs provide each      residential students.           or an Education, Health            education or training
and will be expected to          English and/or maths before      student with one person they                                    and Care Plan (EHCP).              post-16. There are grants for
develop a range of workplace     coming to college, then we’ll    can go to with any questions    STUDENT                         Specialist support is              transport costs, books and
skills during their placement,   help you to achieve this by      or concerns about anything      A C C O M M O D AT I O N        available for learners with        equipment. www.wcg.ac.uk/
which will be mentored by        including English and/or         affecting them at college or    We offer on-site student        dyslexia, autistic spectrum        moneymatters
the employer.                    maths as part of your study      at home. If a PLA can’t help    accommodation at three          condition, hearing or visual

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A P P LY I N G                                                    W H AT I S A
FOR A                                                             FULL-TIME
COURSE                                                            COURSE?
                                                                  Each subject and course will be           A P P LY O N L I N E
                                                                  different but generally full-time         Applying for a course online
                                                                  courses consist of up to 3 full days in   couldn’t be easier. Simply find
You can apply for a course at any time but there’s a couple of    college, providing you with the time
                                                                                                            the course using our search and
things that will help you make the right decision.                                                          then click ‘Apply’. You will need
                                                                  outside of lessons to do independent      to provide:
                                                                  study or industry placement.                 Date of birth
                                                                                                               Home address
                                                                                                               Predicted/ achieved grades.
    CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE
                                                                                                             	Your email address (one that
                                                                                                               you use frequently).
Choosing the right course can    ADVICE
be daunting but think about                                                                                  	Your contact number and/ or
                                 If you are unsure about which
what you enjoy and what                                                                                        home number if you have one.
                                 subject or course to choose,
inspires you. Consider the       we offer high quality, free                                                 	Your parent’s/ next of kin/
style of teaching that you are   and independent careers                                                       guardian’s/ emergency
best suited to. Once you’ve      advice at every college.                                                      contact email address and
seen a subject area that         Our Careers Advice and                                                        telephone number
interests you, read              Guidance team are happy                                                     	Your current school/college
more information about           to talk you through all your                                                  (if you are in education)
each course on our website.      options confidentially and                                                  	Name and address of
                                 impartially. You can also                                                     employer (if you are
You can ask any questions        make an appointment for                                                       employed)
by calling 0300 456 0049,        a time that’s convenient.
enquiring online or emailing                                                                                By creating an account you will
info@wcg.ac.uk                   Call 0300 456 0048 or email                                                be able to track your application.
                                 advice@wcg.ac.uk
                                                                                                            Did you know that you can
                                 VISIT                                                                      apply for more than one
                                 We’d love you to come and                                                  course? Speak to us for more
                                 see our colleges, so that                                                  information.
                                 you are confident that you                                                 When you apply online, our
                                 are making the right decision.                                             system will remember your
                                 You’ll find our open event                                                 details should you wish to
                                 dates in this guide and online                                             apply for a different course
                                 at wcg.ac.uk/openevents                                                    in the future.

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SOCIAL
STUFF                                                                                                                                      THERE’S
AND                                                                                                                                        LO T S T O G E T
                                                                                                                                           I N V O LV E D I N
SPORT
Whichever college you choose,
you’ll find lots of opportunities to
get involved in new activities and
make new friends. Being a large
and diverse college group there
are all kinds of other events for
you to enjoy such as exhibitions,
performances, sales, visiting
speakers and much more.
                                                   F I T N E S S FA C I L I T I E S     SPORTS ACADEMIES              ELITE                            P E R FO R M A N C E
                                                   Rugby, Moreton Morrell, and          In partnership with           For students with elite          Open to all students. Take
                                                   Royal Leamington Spa colleges        Leamington FC and elite       athletic potential or previous   part in a range of sports
  S T U D E N TS’ U N I O N                        all have sports and fitness          Equine professionals, our     elite sporting experience        including rugby, football,
                                                   facilities which students can use.   Sports Academies provide      in football, dressage            equine (dressage and
From freshers’ fairs to fundraising for charity,   For more information see             all students with the         and eventing.                    eventing), basketball,
nights out to daytrips, there’s loads to get       www.wcg.ac.uk/gyms                   opportunity to fully engage                                    tennis, netball and hockey.
involved in at college outside of the classroom                                         in sport alongside their      Professional high calibre        www.wcg.ac.uk/
- all thanks to your Students’ Union (SU).         For residential students at          academic programme            riders/ trainers will support    sportsacademies          MINGT
                                                                                                                                                                                  A     O
                                                   Moreton Morrell College and          of study. Each Academy        the elite academies and

                                                                                                                                                                            LE

                                                                                                                                                                                         N
The SU is managed by students who are              Royal Leamington Spa College,        provides continued support    provide expert guidance to
elected by you to make sure your voice is

                                                                                                                                                                                         UB
                                                                                                                                                                            FO
                                                   our Sports and Social Co-            and development for           you alongside your studies.                             O
                                                                                                                                                                                  TB      L
                                                                                                                                                                                AL     LC
heard. You’ll become a member the moment           ordinators organise exciting         potential and established     Sport Academy members will           New for 2019
you enrol on a course, so you can enjoy the        opportunities for getting involved   sports athletes.              receive a highly supportive          Exciting development
benefits straight away. You can even run for       in sport and physical activities,                                  and structured training              of our female football
election and develop stand-out leadership          volunteering and coaching to help    Based at Moreton Morrell      programme alongside                  academy in conjunction
skills while you’re at college.                    you develop skills for life, make    College, the Sports           studying for an academic             with Leamington
                                                   new friends and enjoy your time      Academies offer two levels    qualification.                       Football Club!
                                                   at college.                          of membership:

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OUR                                                                                            W E ’ R E P RO U D T H AT O U R S T U D E N T S
                                                                                               G O O N TO D O G R E AT T H I N G S .

STUDENTS                                                                                       Look how many of our students went directly into
                                                                                               employment or further and higher education.

G O FA R                                                                                        A N I M A L W E L FA R E
                                                                                                A N D V E T E R I N A RY
                                                                                                                                                         AG R I C U LT U R E A N D
                                                                                                                                                         C O U N T RY S I D E
                                                                                                NURSING
                                                                                                                   95%                                          98%
 AWA R D W I N N E R S

                   Royal Leamington Spa
                   College Student of the
                   Year, Elinor, Health, Social
                                                  Moreton Morrell College Student of the
                                                  Year, Dean, Floristry. A multi-awarding
                                                  winning florist including a bronze medal
                                                                                                  B U S I N E SS
                                                                                                                             99%                               ENGINEERING

                   Care and Early Years.          at the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year
                                                  2018 competition.
                    She said: “I have had                                                       EQUINE
such a great time at the college and have
been so well supported by my tutors and my
                                                  He said: “Moreton Morrell College is
                                                  where I’ve learnt all my skills completing    100%                                  C O N S T R U CT I O N     92%
friends. My confidence has grown so much          my Level 2 and 3 Floristry courses. It has
since studying at Leamington. It has given        helped me achieve so much in the last four
me the skills I need to pursue my                 years. I can’t thank my tutor and the team

                                                                                                 96%
future career.”                                   enough for all the help and support during
                                                  this time.”

                   Warwick Trident
                   College Student of the                                                       HAIR AND BEAUTY                         M OTO R V E H I C L E
                   Year, Jack, Engineering.                           Rugby College
                                                                      Student of the Year,
                     He said: “The                                    Jamie, Health,
                     atmosphere is much
more relaxed here then at my old school
which really suits me. The tutors allow
                                                                      Social Care and
                                                                      Early Years.                        T           97%                               S P O RT A N D P U B L I C
                                                                                                                                                        SERVICES
you to work independently but will always         She said: “Getting this award came as

                                                                                                 95%
help you out when you need it. I’ve always        such a surprise to me especially as
really enjoyed engineering and have been          I had a difficult first year at college.
passionate about it since I was a kid.            The lecturers helped me a lot and
This qualification gives you a really             have shaped me into the learner and
good introduction to what the subject             practitioner I am today, so I really want                   H O RT I C U LT U R E               C R E AT I V E A RT S
is all about.”                                    to thank them for that.”
                                                                                                                                                  98%
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APPRENTICESHIPS                                                                                  FA C T S A N D
AT W C G                                                                                         FIGURES

Get fantastic on-the-job experience with an apprenticeship.

With an apprenticeship you can earn while you learn. They are the ideal way to
develop knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace while undertaking                                            You will work towards one of the new
study. You will combine industry training with college, gaining experience and                                             employer-led Apprenticeship Standards
qualifications. You will need an employer to take part in an apprenticeship but we                                         wherever they are available. Dependent on
                                                                                                        We have            the discipline and sector this could include
can help you with that.
                                                                                                      2500+                a range of qualifications such as an NVQ, a
                                                                                                                           Technical Certificate and Functional Skills.
                                                                                                      apprentices
     W H AT A R E A S D O A P P R E N T I C E S H I P S C OV E R?
                                                                                                 TRAINING WITH US          All apprenticeships have an equivalent
                                                                                                  AT A N Y O N E T I M E   education level:
Pretty much anything! Over 80% of our apprenticeships are in technical
subjects, but we cover lots of other subjects too.                                                                            Intermediate - equivalent to 5 GCSE passes
                                                                                                      Working with            Advanced - equivalent to 3 A-Level passes
     Accounting                   	Customer service                	Horticulture inc. sports
     Adult care                     practitioner                      turf and greenkeeping           1100+                  Higher - can lead to NVQ Level 4 and above,
                                                                                                                            	
                                                                                                                             or a Foundation degree
     Agriculture                    Dental nursing                    IT                            ACROSS THE
                                    Design                          	Land-based service           MIDLANDS AND
 	Animal welfare & vet                                                                                                    W H AT A R E T H E B E N E F I T S
                                                                      engineering                   N AT I O N A L LY
   nursing                          Digital marketing                                                                         Work alongside experienced staff
     Beauty therapy                 Electrical installation           Landscaping                                             Earn a wage and get holiday pay
     Bricklaying                    Engineering                       Marketing                                             	Develop transferable skills that can be
     Business administration      	Environmental                     Motor vehicle                O U T S TA N D I N G       used across a range of industries
     Carpentry and joinery          conservation                      Plumbing                    APPRENTICESHIP              Enhance future career prospects
                                    Food, drink and catering          Sport and fitness            S U C C E S S R AT E       Build your confidence
     Catering and hospitality
     Early years and childcare      Furniture crafts
                                    Hairdressing
                                                                      Trees and timber
                                                                                                  9% ABOVE                  	Degree apprenticeship progression
                                                                                                                              opportunities
     Equine                                                                                         national average
     Farriery                       Health and social care
                                                                                                                           W H O C A N A P P LY ?
                                                                                                                           Apprenticeships are available to anyone over
                                                                                                                           the age of 16. There is no upper age limit for
                                                                                                                           an apprentice. Apprenticeships can be
                                                                                                                           completed by someone who has joined an
                                                                                                                           organisation specifically as an apprentice,
                                                                                                                           or by an existing employee.

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W H AT D O T H E A P P R E N T I C E S S AY?                                      W H AT D O T H E E M P LOY E R S S AY ?

“The best thing is learning                                                          “Apprenticeships are the core
on the job, working in every                                                         element of our staff, lots of our
aspect of the company and                                                            supervisory staff and other key
meeting new people and                                                               roles within the company have
gaining experience. There                                                            started out as apprentices.
are always challenges, I’m                                                           We feel it’s the best route for
learning new plants, pests and                                                       our recruitment, and we like
diseases and always training                                                         to support young people into
on the job.”                                                                         the industry.”
Billy Wilce                                                                          Karl O’Neill
Horticulture Apprentice with Bransford                                               Technical Manager at Bransford
Webb Plant Company                                                                   Webb Plant Company

                                                                                                                                          “It’s benefitted us massively
                                                                                                                                          and has worked out very well.
                                              “The best thing is being                                                                    You don’t expect much from
                                              independent. I’m given projects                                                             an apprentice at the beginning,
                                              that matter to the business                                                                 but Ziporah has totally surprised
                                              and I’m learning new skills                                                                 us, Ziporah has complete
                                              all the time such as design,                                                                control of the kitchen, she has
                                              project management and quality                                                              really grown.”
                                              control. All of my work counts                                                              Vick Sharma
                                              towards the end product and                                                                 Owner at Three Restaurant in Rugby
                                              makes a difference within
                                              the business.”
                                              Thomas Bartholomew
                                              Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice   H O W T O A P P LY
                                              with Cummins Engines                   Visit our website for more information on all of the apprenticeships we
                                                                                     offer and also to see our live vacancies. You can register your interest in a
                                                                                     particular apprenticeship or apply for a job straight away if there’s a suitable
                                                                                     vacancy. We are constantly adding new vacancies so don’t be disappointed is
                                                                                     there isn’t one for you, get in contact and we’ll be able to help!
                                                                                     www.wcg.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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R O YA L                                                      W H AT ’ S O N O F F E R ...

LEAMINGTON                                                     A-Levels
                                                               Applied sciences

S PA C O L L E G E
                                                               Art, design and media
                                                               Business
                                                               Childhood studies
                                                               Digital and cyber technologies
                                                               Construction
Royal Leamington Spa College has a                             Events management
really modern feel and we’re sure you’ll                       Hair, beauty and therapies
be impressed. The facilities are excellent                     Health and social care
and the social life is too - you’ll make so                    Hospitality
many friends and of course you’re very                       	Hotel, tourism and destination
                                                               management
close to town for shopping and going out.
                                                               Music
                                                               Production arts
	We’re well connected with lots of buses to bring you
  from home and transport you to our other colleges if         Re-engagement programmes
  you need that.                                               Supported learning programmes
	Our construction, plumbing and electrical courses            Apprenticeships
  workshops are bespoke and we have a great
  fabrication and welding workshop.
	Our STEM Centre has Nao robots, 3D printers and
  the latest VR Kit for testing our Games designs.
  We have a small gig venue on site where our music
  students put on live shows.
	We have fashion shows, art exhibitions and special
  effects make up displays through the year and
  there are hair and beauty salons here too.
	Eat with your friends at the Bistro or Refectory or
  relax on the grass at the nearby park.
	Focus on a subject you really enjoy and get treated
  like an independent adult learner.

                                                         T H E FA C I L I T I E S
                                                         ARE EXCELLENT

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COLLEGE                                                        	A-Levels
                                                               	Art and design
                                                               	Business
                                                               	Childhood studies
                                                               	Construction
Rugby College is a modern college which                        	Digital and cyber technologies
has a great learning atmosphere because                        	Engineering
of its mix of curriculum including acting,                     	Events management
engineering, hairstyling and construction                      	Hair, beauty and therapies
as well as lots of other subjects.                             	Health and social care
                                                               	Hospitality and catering
We have a modern building with an on-site sports hall,         	Motor vehicle
gym and all-weather pitch. We also have a nursery,             	Performing arts
restaurant, shop and library.
                                                               	Public services

There is lots of parking and we’re well connected to           	Sport
buses and Rugby train station. Regular shows from our          	Re-engagement programmes
Performing Arts students are worth seeing as well as the       	Supported learning programmes
end of year festival.                                          	Travel and tourism
                                                               	Apprenticeships
You can play pool in the Students Union or take a short
walk down to Elliotts Field for some shopping and
there’s a Cineworld, McDonalds and other well known
brands nearby.

Of course we’ve got great facilities for plumbing and
carpentry, an advanced machining centre and robotic
facilities for our engineers. Hair and beauty students
have four salons to work in and there’s a 150 seat theatre
for performances or gigs.

In September we are re-launching our Hospitality &
Catering facilities at Rugby College including state of the
art training kitchens and a commercial kitchen serving
the restaurant.

A new Logistics Hub has opened to support the
recruitment and skills development into this industry
which employs large numbers in and around Rugby.

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MORETON                                                                                        W H AT ’ S O N O F F E R ...

MORRELL COLLEGE                                                                                	Agriculture (including agricultural
                                                                                                 engineering)
                                                                                                 Animal welfare
                                                                                                 Blacksmithing
                                                                                                 Construction
Moreton Morrell College is a                     study. There is a full annual calendar          Countryside management
                                                 of equine events and we are proud to
stunning place to study and to live.                                                             Equine and farriery
                                                 host British Eventing horse trials at
It has 750 acres of countryside -                Moreton Morrell.
                                                                                                 Football and Equine Academy
giving our land-based students                                                                   Floristry

a fantastic ‘real life’ learning                 This is a rich and diverse campus to learn      Sport and fitness
                                                 about wildlife and environments to include      Supported learning courses
environment.
                                                 woods, habitats and wetlands.                   Veterinary nursing
We have a working commercial livestock and                                                       Apprenticeships
                                                 Our extensive Animal Centre includes 100s
arable farm enterprise with a large beef herd
                                                 of species of animals to include exotics,
and sheep flock. You’ll get the chance to help
                                                 reptiles, mammals and houses meerkats,
out at lambing and have lots of hands on
                                                 coatis as well as porcupines.
time on the farm.

                                                 A well established partnership with the
We have stabling for over 100 horses so
                                                 Blue Cross and Cats Protection includes a
you can bring your horse with you while
                                                 brand new cattery.
you study, plus we have a state of the art
purpose-built farriery teaching centre
                                                 Supported learning students can learn
alongside two blacksmithing forges.
                                                 land based skills at the White House and
                                                 we have regular plant sales to gain
Our brand new Sports Hall and all weather
                                                 commercial experience.
pitches can be used by Sports Students
or student teams. Our Football Academy
                                                 Bespoke Construction workshops include
in partnership with Leamington FC opens
                                                 extensive carpentry and bricklaying
up great new opportunities for budding
                                                 learning spaces.
footballers and coaches.

                                                 Vet nurses use specialist facilities and we
Our Equine Academy is a great way to
                                                 have great work experience links.
develop your competition skills while you
                                                 If you love the countryside you’ll love
                                                 studying at Moreton Morrell.

A RICH AND
DIVERSE CAMPUS
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WARWICK                                              S TAT E - O F -
                                                                       W H AT ’ S O N O F F E R ...

TRIDENT                                              THE-ART
                                                                        	Engineering
                                                                          Motor vehicle

COLLEGE                                              ENGINEERING
                                                                          Apprenticeships

                                                     WORKSHOPS
Warwick Trident College is
unashamedly dedicated to
engineering and motor vehicle study.
Because our Jaguar Land Rover and
BT Fleet apprentices study here, it’s
got a highly professional atmosphere
as well as excellent facilities.
So if you’re focused on a future in
engineering and motor vehicle,
this is the place for you.

Of course we have state-of-the-art engineering
workshops and laboratories for students and
employers.

12 teaching labs, 3 computer labs and 3 specialist
engineering technology labs are tailored to the
high quality courses demanded by our students.

Working in partnership with internationally-
renowned companies, we deliver courses in
engineering and motorsport up to degree level.

We’re easy to get to with excellent on-site
parking and local shops and pubs nearby.
There’s an on-site refectory and pool table
as well as a library.

Our motorsport team often take students to
external events and help them take part
in competitions.

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ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA COLLEGE

                                                                                                                 SUBJECT                             ENTRY   LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                                                                                                 Accounting                                                      RLS
                                                                                                                 Applied Law (BTEC)                                              RLS
                                                                                                                 Biology                                                         RLS
                                                                                                                 Business studies                                                RLS
                                                                                                                 Chemistry                                                       RLS
                                                                                                                 Criminology                                                     RLS
                                                                                                                 Economics                                                       RLS
                                                                                                                 English Language & Literature                                   RLS
                                                                                                                 English Literature                                              RLS
                                                                                                                 Film Studies                                                    RLS

A-LEVELS                                                                                                         Health and Social Care
                                                                                                                 History
                                                                                                                                                                                 RLS
                                                                                                                                                                                 RLS
                                                                                                                 Mathematics                                                     RLS
                                                                                                                 Media Studies                                                   RLS
We’re very proud                     We provide students                 College and Rugby College               Pathway to Academic Studies                           RLS
                                     with an adult learning              include expansive libraries,
of our sixth form                                                                                                Philosophy and Ethics                                           RLS
                                     environment where they              dedicated study areas,
students who work                    have the independence to            friendly tutors and all of the
                                                                                                                 Photography (Lens and Light-based                               RLS
                                                                                                                 Media)
extremely hard and                   take control of their studies       leisure facilities you’d expect
                                                                                                                 Physics                                                         RLS
gain excellent results               which sets them up for              at college. Our personalised
                                     success at university and           study programmes mean                   Psychology                                                      RLS
– 98.7% pass rate with
                                     the working world. Our              there’s truly something                 Sociology                                                       RLS
100% pass rate in 14                 high-quality resources              for everyone.
A-Level subjects*.                   at Royal Leamington Spa

     RUGBY COLLEGE

     SUBJECT                               ENTRY       LEVEL 1       LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3    LEVEL 4
     Applied Law (BTEC)                                                        RUG
     Applied Science (BTEC)                                                    RUG
     Criminology                                                               RUG
     English Language & Literature                                             RUG
     Mathematics                                                               RUG
     Psychology                                                                RUG
     Sociology                                                                 RUG

                                                                                                           *2017/18 results

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ACCESS                                                                                              A G R I C U LT U R E
TO HIGHER
E D U C AT I O N                                                                                    Agriculture is more   Our students will have full
                                                                                                                          access to our working farm
                                                                                                                                                             •	Excellent links with
                                                                                                                                                                employers to provide
                                                                                                    than just farming;
                                                                                                                          to include:                           additional work
                                                                                                    one of the world’s                                          experience.
                                                                                                                          •	Commercial sheep and
                                                                                                    biggest businesses,      beef enterprises
 A D I F F E R E N T RO U T E TO A D E G R E E                                                      there are over 200    • Forage and arable crops          You will be trained in all
                                                                                                                                                             practical areas of farming
                                                                                                    different career      •	Farm mechanisation,
If you don’t have                    Access to HE (Higher            your chosen career                                                                      and will leave equipped
                                     Education) diplomas are         straight away.                 areas available.         tools and machinery
                                                                                                                                                             with knowledge in science,
the traditional                                                                                                           •	Ongoing farm trials with
                                     one-year full-time courses                                                                                              technology and innovation
qualifications to                    that prepare you to study for                                                           agriculture businesses          as well as business, which
                                                                     Some of our Access
get onto a degree                    a degree. Students study in a
                                                                     courses are taught at our
                                                                                                                          •	Extensive areas of              is highly sought after
                                                                                                                             natural habitat
programme, you can                   supportive environment with
                                                                     Worcestershire campuses                                                                 by employers.
                                     other adult learners.
take a different route.                                              in Evesham and Malvern
                                     We offer a range of industry-   Hills, whilst the others and
                                     specific courses so that you    delivered in Leamington Spa
                                     can start working towards       and Rugby.                         SUBJECT                 ENTRY     LEVEL 1       LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                                                                                        Agriculture                                     MM        MM
SUBJECT                                                                ENTRY
Access to HE – Art and Design                                          Malvern Hills
Access to HE – Business and Accounting                                 RLS/RUG
Access to HE – Health                                                  Malvern Hills/ Evesham
Access to HE – Midwifery                                               RLS/RUG
Access to HE – Nursing                                                 RLS/RUG
Access to HE – Primary Teaching                                        RLS/RUG
Access to HE – Social Science                                          RUG
Access to Health Professions                                           RLS/RUG
Access to HE – Social Science and Humanities                           RLS

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A N I M A L W E L FA R E

Working with animals                    to exotics including coatis,       There are many different
                                        meerkats, porcupines,              directions your career could
is an incredibly
                                        racoon dogs and marmosets.         go in depending on your
rewarding career.                                                          interests, skills and level
                                        You may also benefit from          of study such as
Our Animal Centre is the                learning on a fully working        Dog Trainer, RSPCA
perfect place to develop your           farm giving you access             Inspector, Zoo Keeper
animal welfare and practical            to work with commercial            and Veterinary Nurse.
skills with a wide range of             livestock such as cattle
resident animals such as                and sheep.
rabbits, reptiles and fish

                                                                                                          APPLIED SCIENCES

                                                                                                          These exciting                     You will learn about the          Extended Diplomas are
                                                                                                                                             principles and practicalities     a technical alternative to
                                                                                                          programmes which
                                                                                                                                             of working in a scientific        academic study such as A-
                                                                                                          focus on forensic and              setting and the practical         Levels. These courses give
                                                                                                          criminal investigation             application of biology, physics   an insight into two evolving
                                                                                                          or biomedical science              and chemistry. Through            industries which have great
                                                                                                                                             each unit of study you will       career prospects and are
                                                                                                          are ideal for students
                                                                                                                                             investigate how each subject      highly valued by universities.
                                                                                                          who want to work                   relates to your chosen
                                                                                                          in the fascinating                 pathway on this course.
                                                                                                          areas of medical and
     SUBJECT                                  ENTRY      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4         forensic science.
     Animal Care                                         MM           MM

     Animal Nursing                                                   MM

     Animal Management (Zoological                                              MM                            SUBJECT                              ENTRY     LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
     Science, Exotics & Conservation)
                                                                                                              Applied Science - Analytical                                         RLS
     Animal Management (Zoological                                              MM                            and Forensic
     Science, Exotics & Conservation)
                                                                                                              Applied Science - Biomedical                                         RLS & RUG

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BUSINESS AND
                                                                                                          EVENTS MANAGEMENT

                                                                                                          Business and Events               Whether it’s running your        Our course is designed to
                                                                                                                                            own business, or making a        help you to progress on to
                                                                                                          Management are
                                                                                                                                            business run smoothly, our       university, employment
                                                                                                          fast-changing and
A R T, D E S I G N A N D M E D I A                                                                        continuously growing
                                                                                                                                            professional and experienced
                                                                                                                                            staff will support you to
                                                                                                                                                                             or an apprenticeship.

                                                                                                          areas, offering a                 develop your skills to           Events students will benefit
                                                                                                                                            make sure you really are         from industry placements
                                                                                                          wealth of career
                                                                                                                                            the best in the business!        with local hotels, tourist
                                                                                                          opportunities.                    The Business department          attractions and restaurants.
It’s a great time to                    facilities in a vast range       Fashion, 3D Design to Games
                                        of creative subjects, such       Art, Photography to Film                                           works in a modern way            They will then have the
get into the creative
                                        as dedicated studios and         and Television.                                                    using collaborative learning     option to progress onto
sector, which is                        state-of-the-art equipment.                                                                         with Google packages.            an apprenticeship.
bucking the trend and                   The School of Arts building      Along with our links with
growing at twice the                    is designed with spaces to       University of the Arts
                                        meet the creative needs of       London, these courses make
rate of the economy.
                                        our students and our courses     WCG the perfect place to            SUBJECT                           ENTRY     LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                        encompass many different         begin your career in the arts.
Our Royal Leamington Spa                                                                                     Business                                    RLS &     RLS &       RLS &
                                        practises from Fine Art to
and Rugby Colleges offer                                                                                                                                 RUG       RUG         RUG
                                                                                                             Events Management                                                 RLS
                                                                                                             Hotel, Tourism & Destination                                      RLS
                                                                                                             Management
     SUBJECT                               ENTRY   LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2       LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
     Art and Design                                RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG     RLS & RUG
     Art & Design (Foundation Diploma)                                       RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG
     Creative Media Production / Film                          RLS           RLS
     & Television Production
     Furniture Crafts (Wood Machining,             RLS         RLS           RLS
     Modern & Traditional Cabinet
     Making)
     Fashion & Clothing                                                      RLS
     NGSA (NextGen Skills                                                    RLS
                              NEW
     Academy) Games,
     Animation and VFX Skills
     Visual Communication (Graphic                                           RLS
     Design, Interactive Media,
     Photography)
     3D Design                                                               RLS

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CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Working in childcare                The sector provides many         structure and a dedicated
                                    different career paths,          Placement Team supports
and development is
hugely rewarding -
                                    such as teaching, private        students in this area.        CONSTRUCTION
                                    nannying, au pair, children’s
helping children to                 representative, nursery          Our courses will
develop physically,                 worker or teaching assistant.    provide you with the
emotionally,                                                         knowledge,experience and      The construction                         management, our courses            and national SkillBuild
                                    We have dedicated teaching       qualifications you need to                                             could be for you.                  competitions, coming away
intellectually                                                                                     sector is booming
                                    rooms fully equipped             progress to the next stage,                                                                               with top awards.
and socially.                       to replicate a nursery           whether this is working in    with a wide variety of                   We have fantastic workshop
                                    environment and resources        the sector or moving on to    roles available.                         facilities and experienced         You may choose to go
                                    that support curriculum          further study at college                                               tutors who have invaluable         straight into employment
                                    delivery. Work placement is      or university.                If you’re a practical, hands-            industry experience,               after your course or
                                    an integral part of the course                                 on person and you’re                     which will help you get the        undertake further study
                                                                                                   interested in how things                 best start in your career.         or move onto an
                                                                                                   are put together, or you are             Our students have been             apprenticeship programme.
                                                                                                   interested in construction               successful in both regional

                                                                                                        SUBJECT                               ENTRY       LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                                                                                        Introduction to Vocational Skills     RUG & MM
                                                                                                        Foundation Construction Skills                    RUG, MM,
                                                                                                                                                          RLS
                                                                                                        Electrical Installation                           RLS &      RLS &       RLS &
                                                                                                                                                          RUG        RUG         RUG
                                                                                                        Plumbing                                          RLS &      RLS &       RLS &
                                                                                                                                                          RUG        RUG         RUG
                                                                                                        Construction & the Built                                                 RLS &     RUG
                                                                                                        Environment                                                              RUG
                                                                                                        Brickwork                                         Rug &      RUG &       RUG &
                                                                                                                                                          MM         MM          MM
                                                                                                        Bench Joinery                                                RUG &       RUG &
                                                                                                                                                                     MM          MM
     SUBJECT                              ENTRY      LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                                                                                        Site Carpentry                                               RUG &       RUG &
     Childhood and Health Studies                    RLS &
                                                                                                                                                                     MM          MM
                                                     RUG
                                                                                                        Carpentry & Joinery                               RUG &
     Childhood Studies                                          RLS &     RLS &
                                                                                                                                                          MM
                                                                RUG       RUG

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D I G I TA L A N D
                                                                                                   C Y B E R T E C H N O LO G I E S

                                                                                                   The Digital and Cyber                 business. The computing           up-to-date with industry to
                                                                                                                                         & IT profession provides          make sure you get the best
                                                                                                   courses will give
                                                                                                                                         its employees with many           practical and theoretical
                                                                                                   you the skills and                    great opportunities and is        knowledge.
                                                                                                   experiences that will                 constantly evolving so you
                                                                                                   enable you to work                    won’t get bored.                  We have excellent facilities
                                                                                                                                                                           and courses which are
                                                                                                   within the industry.
COUNTRYSIDE                                                                                        The technology industry is
                                                                                                                                         Our courses are designed to
                                                                                                                                         give you a broad mix of skills
                                                                                                                                                                           delivered by expert staff
                                                                                                                                                                           who will support you into

MANAGEMENT                                                                                         at the heart of our global
                                                                                                   economy and supports
                                                                                                                                         for employment or continued
                                                                                                                                         studies. We have all the
                                                                                                                                                                           the exciting world of Digital
                                                                                                                                                                           and Cyber Technologies.
                                                                                                                                         latest software and keep
                                                                                                   almost every type of

Managing the                       Moreton Morrell College’s      the opportunity to
                                   estate offers students a       create new ones.                      SUBJECT                            ENTRY       LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      LEVEL 4
countryside involves
                                   range of working and natural                                         Digital and Cyber Technologies                           RLS & RUG
balancing the needs                habitats to practice new       There are many career                 Software Development (Apps and                                        RLS & RUG
of rural industries                skills including woodland,     opportunities in conservation,        Games Development)
such as agriculture                grassland and wetland. With    ecology, game and wildlife            Networking and Systems Support                                        RLS & RUG
                                   over 250 hectares of estate,   management or in managing
and forestry with the                                                                                   Forensic Computing and Cyber                                          RLS & RUG
                                   including 14 hectares of       our rural resources.                  Security
needs of wildlife,                 woodland, our countryside
                                                                                                        Web Technology and                                                    RLS & RUG
and access to the                  students have different                                              Development
countryside for leisure            habitats to observe, monitor
                                                                                                        Robotics and Control Systems                                          RLS & RUG
                                   and improve, as well as
and recreation.

     SUBJECT                             ENTRY     LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3    LEVEL 4
     Countryside Skills                  MM        MM
     Countryside and Environment                   MM        MM
     Wildlife & Countryside Management                                 MM
     (Conservation & Wildlife
     Management)
     Countryside Management                                            MM
     (Game & Estates)

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ENGINEERING

Engineering affects                 allow you to follow any             extensive industry links
                                    of these routes into any            – including internationally-
every aspect of our
                                    industry and are delivered          renowned companies such
lives from vehicles                 by professionally trained           as Cummins, Alstom, GE
to buildings and the                engineers who have in-depth         Energy, Rolls Royce, Jaguar
technology we use.                  knowledge and experience,           Land Rover, Aston Martin,
                                    using industry standard             Mercedes and rail companies
Engineers design,                   software and equipment.
manufacture and test                                                    Our students progress to
over many fields, such as
mechanical, electrical,
                                    The strength of our
                                    engineering programmes
                                                                        highly respected universities,
                                                                        employment and sought after
                                                                                                         E Q U I N E A N D FA R R I E R Y
production and civil                lie in our state-of-the-art         apprenticeship programmes.
engineering. Our courses            facilities, success rates and
                                                                                                         Our courses give you          •	An Equine Therapy and          Studying with us you will
                                                                                                                                          Rehabilitation Centre          improve your practical skills,
                                                                                                         a great grounding
                                                                                                                                       •	60 well-schooled,              gain valuable experience in
                                                                                                         in theory as well as             competitive horses - livery    our busy equine yard, and
                                                                                                         the practical skills             options available              support events such as our
                                                                                                         that you’ll need to           •	Grazing enclosures –           Autumn and Spring Horse
                                                                                                                                          totalling 50 hectares          Trials - all of which will
                                                                                                         progress onto
                                                                                                                                       •	An indoor arena – 60           help you impress employers
                                                                                                         Higher Education                 x 25m silica sand and          and universities.
                                                                                                         or employment.                   rubber surface with a
                                                                                                                                          gallery and seating for        We are one of only three
                                                                                                         We offer fantastic on-site       286 people                     colleges in the country to
                                                                                                         equestrian and farriery       •	BSJA standard show             offer Farriery apprenticeships
                                                                                                         facilities, including:           jumps                          and our Farriery Access
                                                                                                                                                                         Course is the perfect step
                                                                                                                                                                         onto this apprenticeship.

                                                                                                              SUBJECT                    ENTRY       LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      LEVEL 4
                                                                                                              Horse Care                             MM        MM
     SUBJECT                          ENTRY      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2       LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4               Farriery Access Course                           MM
     Engineering                                              RUG & TRI     RUG & TRI   RUG                   Horse Management                                              MM

     Engineering Enhanced Level 3                                           RUG & TRI                         Blacksmithing                                                 MM

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G A M E S , A N I M AT I O N A N D V F X

                                                                                            At WCG we are proud                 NGSA provide master              CGI and animation.
                                                                                                                                classes by leading               Working with the latest
                                                                                            to work in partnership
                                                                                                                                professionals from Ubisoft,      technology including VR kit
                                                                                            with NextGen Skills                 Framestore and Double            and high end workstations,
                                                                                            Academy (NGSA),                     Negative and ensure that the     students will work with
                                                                                            backed by major                     Games programmes at WCG          local professionals through
                                                                                                                                meet the needs of today’s        industry led projects, games
                                                                                            companies in the
                                                                                                                                and tomorrow’s employers.        beta testing and employer
                                                                                            UK Games, Visual                    Based at Leamington, the         visits. The course leads on
                                                                                            Effects and Animation               heart of the UK Games            to our own degree course
                                                                                            industries.                         Industry, the programme          written in conjunction with
                                                                                                                                covers everything from           the local games industry.
                                                                                                                                character, environment and
                                                                                                                                games design, video effects,

                                                                                                SUBJECT                           ENTRY      LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3    LEVEL 4

F LO R I S T R Y                                                                                NGSA (NextGen Skills Academy)
                                                                                                Games, Animation and VFX
                                                                                                                                                                    RLS

                                                                                                (Visual Effects) Skills
                                                                                                Games Art                                                                      RLS

Florists use their         If you love plants and flowers,   explore and develop
                           and you have artistic talents,    your creative skills.
creativity and
                           floristry could be the career
knowledge of plants        you are looking for.              As a trained and experienced
and flowers to design                                        florist, you could start
and assemble flower        Our modern floristry              your own business or take
                           classrooms are well               further training and move
arrangements for all
                           equipped and our rural            into areas such as freelance
kinds of occasions         estate is an inspiring place      floral decoration, floral
and venues.                to study. Our award winning,      design, exhibition work,
                           expert tutors will help you to    demonstration and teaching.

     SUBJECT                     ENTRY      LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3    LEVEL 4
     Floristry                                         MM         MM         MM

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HAIR, BEAUTY
AND THERAPIES

If you want a career                and give you the chance to         this exciting industry.
                                    learn in a real-life business      We pride ourselves in our
that’s creative and
                                    environment.                       high standards. Our students
hands-on, and you                                                      have won awards at national
enjoy making people                 Vocational work experience         competitions such as
feel great about                    is integrated into your study      WorldSkills UK and benefit
                                    package to give you the            from a variety of enrichment
themselves, then a
                                    best chance of employment          activities and additional
future in the hair and              following completion.              product training to support
beauty sector could                                                    progression in the world of
be for you.
                                                                                                      H E A LT H A N D S O C I A L C A R E
                                    Our expert tutors and              Hair, Beauty and Make-up.
                                    industry experts will
Our commercial training             train you in all the latest        Courses available from
salons at Royal Leamington          techniques to equip you with       L1 -L5.
Spa College and Rugby               all of the skills you’ll need to
College are state-of-the-art        make a name for yourself in                                       Studying Health and                 settings or to progress          Going on a work placement
                                                                                                                                          on to study at university        is a huge component of our
                                                                                                      Social Care can lead
                                                                                                                                          in areas such as Nursing,        courses. You’ll benefit from
                                                                                                      to a rewarding career               Social work, Physiotherapy,      spending one or more
                                                                                                      and provide the                     Occupational Health              days each week with one
                                                                                                      opportunity to make                 or training to become            of over 200 established
                                                                                                                                          a paramedic.                     placement settings across
                                                                                                      a real difference to
                                                                                                                                                                           Warwickshire. We have a
                                                                                                      people’s lives.                     We have well-equipped            dedicated Placement Team
                                                                                                                                          rooms with sector-related        who source appropriate
                                                                                                      Our courses provide you             resources that are used          placements for full-time
                                                                                                      with skills, experience and         to support teaching and          students and provide support
                                                                                                      qualifications to move into         our experienced staff have       throughout their courses.
                                                                                                      employment in a range               current, working knowledge
                                                                                                      of Hospital or Social Care          of sector developments.
     SUBJECT                            ENTRY      LEVEL 1      LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
     Hair & Beauty - Introduction                  RLS & RUG
     Barbering                                                  RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG                      SUBJECT                          ENTRY      LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
     Nail Technology                                            RLS                                        Health & Social Care                        RLS &     RLS & RUG    RLS & RUG
     Beauty Therapy                                             RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG                                                                  RUG

     Hairdressing                                               RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG                      Childhood and Health Studies                RLS &     RLS & RUG    RLS & RUG
                                                                                                                                                       RUG
     Make-Up Artist, Theatrical &                               RLS & RUG   RLS & RUG
     Media Make-Up

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W                                                                                                         MOTOR VEHICLE
E
N

    H O S P I TA L I T Y,
    C AT E R I N G , H O T E L                                                                            With the ever-
                                                                                                          increasing complexity
                                                                                                                                                If you are looking to develop
                                                                                                                                                a career in the motor vehicle
                                                                                                                                                                                   race cars, electric vehicles,
                                                                                                                                                                                   tiger kit car and attend track
    AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT                                                                                of today’s motor
                                                                                                                                                industry , the purpose-
                                                                                                                                                built facilities at Warwick
                                                                                                                                                                                   days. You will also partake
                                                                                                                                                                                   in various motor related
                                                                                                          vehicles and society’s                Trident and Rugby colleges         projects and industry visits.
                                                                                                          dependence on them,                   are ideal. These comprise
                                                                                                                                                1000m2 workshops fitted            We have state of the art
                                                                                                          jobs in this industry
    The Hotel,                          internationally, with an          the next generation of chefs,                                         with the latest industry test      equipment, extensive
                                        unrivalled breadth of             waiters, hoteliers,             are likely to be                      equipment and a separate           resources and an excellent
    Catering, Tourism
                                        attractions. Everything           managers, marketers,            assured well into                     400kw rolling road.                Health and Safety policy
    and Destination                     from William Shakespeare          event organisers, and the       the future.                                                              within our workshops to best
    Management                          to a Space Centre – there         whole range of opportunities                                          You’ll get the opportunity         support a career within the
    world is constantly                 is enormous potential to          that this sector offers.                                              to work with Toyota MR2            motor vehicle industry.
                                        attract even more visitors to
    evolving as customer
                                        boost the regional economy.       Our portfolio of courses will
    expectations                        Hotels and destinations           equip students with a range
    increase, standards                 are hungry for new talent         of expertise that is suitable       SUBJECT                             ENTRY       LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      LEVEL 4

    rise and the market                 to support their ambitions        for working in hotels,              Introduction to Motor Vehicle       RUG & TRI
                                        with innovation, energy and       restaurants, conferences and        Industry & Technologies
    becomes increasingly
                                        passion. Thousands of jobs        the broader tourism industry.       Motor Vehicle Maintenance &                                RUG & TRI    RUG & TRI
    sophisticated on a                  are being created in this                                             Repair
    local and global level.             sector, right now.                This dynamic industry               Motorsport (Vehicle Technology)                            TRI          TRI
                                                                          provides students with              Transport, Maintenance and                      RUG &
    Warwickshire and the                To make sure this ambition is     exciting career opportunities       Repair                                          TRI
    surrounding areas play              matched by talented, skilled      in a wide variety of settings       Motorcycle Maintenence    NEW       RUG         RUG
    a huge part in tourism,             staff we have created a brand     with the potential to work
    both domestically and               new learning experience for       anywhere in the world.

         SUBJECT                              ENTRY      LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
         Hospitality and Catering   NEW                  RUG        RUG        RUG

         Foundation Catering        NEW       RLS &
                                              RUG
         Hotel, Tourism & Destination                                          RLS
                                        NEW
         Management
         Travel & Tourism                                           RLS &      RLS &
                                                                    RUG        RUG
         Events Management                                                     RLS

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MUSIC

                                   Studying music,                   Our Royal Leamington Spa
                                                                     College boasts a purpose-
                                   whether performance
                                                                     built 24-track recording
                                   or production with                studio, two Mac and
                                   us, will offer you                Oxygen composing suites,
                                   a contextual and                  a dedicated ProTools HD
                                                                     Studio with Live room and a
                                   relevant experience.
                                                                     suite of rehearsal rooms. Our
                                                                     students have the opportunity
                                   Whether you want to develop
                                   your confidence, learn new
                                   skills, discover how to run
                                                                     to perform at live gigs
                                                                     externally and in our Live
                                                                                                     PERFORMING AND
                                   your own small independent
                                   music business or
                                                                     Lounge or work as producers
                                                                     or live sound engineers
                                                                                                     PRODUCTION ARTS
                                                                     to showcase their work
                                   understand the thrill of live
                                                                     and talents.
                                   performance, we can offer
                                   the perfect experience.
                                                                                                     Studying a Performing Arts course                 live performance, we can offer the
                                                                                                                                                       perfect platform.
                                                                                                     will provide the experience to
                                                                                                     enable you to progress into the                   The facilities at Rugby College consist of a
                                                                                                     industry and covers a range of                    purpose built 150 seat theatre with lighting,
                                                                                                     exciting areas including acting,                  sound and stage equipment, a dance studio
                                                                                                                                                       with a sprung floor, dressing rooms and
                                                                                                     singing, dance and musical
                                                                                                                                                       practice rooms, allowing us to use live public
                                                                                                     theatre through a well designed                   performances and productions as an integral
                                                                                                     programme of classes, productions                 part of the course.
                                                                                                     and relevant experience.
                                                                                                                                                       Our links to University of the Arts London,
                                                                                                     Whether you want to develop your confidence,      as well our facilities, make WCG the perfect
                                                                                                     learn new skills, or understand the thrill of     place to begin your career in performing arts.

                                                                                                          SUBJECT                           ENTRY    LEVEL 1   LEVEL 2     LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
                                                                                                          Performing Arts                            RUG       RUG         RUG
     SUBJECT                              ENTRY     LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4               Production Arts (Costume,                                        RLS & RUG   RLS
     Music (Performing & Production)                           RLS                                        Fashion and Theatrical Make-Up)

     Music Performance                                                    RLS                             Make-Up Artist, Theatrical &                         RLS & RUG
                                                                                                          Media Make-Up
     Music Production and Sound Design                                    RLS

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RE-ENGAGEMENT
                                                                                                            PROGRAMMES

                                                                                                            Prince’s Trust, Headstart     As part of these programmes you will have the
                                                                                                                                          opportunity to:
                                                                                                            and Positive Choices
                                                                                                                                          •	take on your own group community project and make
                                                                                                            programmes support you
                                                                                                                                              a positive difference to the place where you live.
                                                                                                            to develop your skills,       •	complete enterprise projects and fundraising
                                                                                                            improve your confidence           activities and take part in an action packed
                                                                                                            and self-esteem whilst            residential trip (Prince’s Trust Team).
                                                                                                            you gain a qualification      •	complete work experience placements in something
                                                                                                                                              you’re interested in.
                                                                                                            that will help you
                                                                                                                                          •	develop your English and maths skills.
                                                                                                            progress onto further
                                                                                                            education or employment.      You can also complete a Traineeship programme to help
                                                                                                                                          you become work ready. Prince’s Trust and Traineeship

PUBLIC SERVICES                                                                                                                           programmes have flexible start dates.

                                                                                                               SUBJECT                  ENTRY   LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
                                                                                                               Prince's Trust Achieve           RLS & RUG
Enter the world of                 fire service, prison service,         physical fitness and
                                                                                                               Prince's Trust Team              Various
                                   ambulance service, army,              discipline, which are tested
public service and
                                   RAF, Royal Navy, Customs              to the full in preparation for a
join the proud and                 and Excise, probation                 career in the public services.
                                                                                                               Headstart                        RLS & RUG

dedicated individuals              service, special police and           You will also learn about the         Positive Choices                             RLS

who keep our                       police dog handling.                  roles, responsibilities and           Traineeships                     RLS & RUG
                                                                         career opportunities in the
communities safe.
                                   Our experienced and                   various public services –
                                   dedicated tutors will                 with visits to the Police,
These courses help students        help students develop                 Fire Service and Military
pass the selection process         the essential qualities of            as well as from a variety of
for careers with the police,       teamwork, leadership,                 visiting speakers.

     SUBJECT                              ENTRY      LEVEL 1       LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3     LEVEL 4
     Public Services                                 RUG           RUG
     Public Services (Uniformed)                                              RUG

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SPORT

             Whether you see                          With extensive sports            training, we’ll get you on
                                                      facilities at our Moreton        track to a fast-paced career.
             yourself as a sports
                                                      Morrell and Rugby colleges       Our professional sports
             coach, sports                            such as state-of-the-art         academies are a way to
             therapist, personal                      sports halls, all-weather        improve your sporting
             trainer or PE teacher,                   pitches, fully-equipped gym,     aspirations. For example,
                                                      massage suite and sports         improve your footballing
             we have a course to
                                                      science lab.                     career by joining our
             set you up for a great                                                    academy team in partnership
             career in sport.                         Catering to all interests from   with Leamington Football
                                                      sports science to coaching,      Club and be coached by
                                                      fitness or elite performance     the professionals.

                                                                                                                       SUPPORTED LEARNING
                                                                                                                       PROGRAMMES

                                                                                                                       Our supported                 Each programme is tailored        These help them gain
                                                                                                                                                     to individual students’ needs     credit at Entry Level and
                                                                                                                       learning programmes
                                                                                                                                                     and helps to develop a            Level 1, on a learning
                                                                                                                       are suitable for              mixture of interests and skills   journey leading to a
                                                                                                                       learners with                 in a supportive environment.      range of appropriate
                                                                                                                       learning difficulties                                           destinations such as
                                                                                                                                                     Learners on the Foundation        Level 2 qualifications,
                                                                                                                       or disabilities.
                                                                                                                                                     Skills Programme are              supported employment
                                                                                                                                                     offered personalised              or independent living.
                    SUBJECT                                 ENTRY      LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2   LEVEL 3   LEVEL 4
                                                                                                                                                     learning opportunities.
                    Fitness Services                                                        MM

                    Sport & Activity Leadership                                   RUG &
                                                                                  MM
                    Sport and Exercise Science                                              MM                             Full-time study programmes include:            For more information on the
                    Sport - Extended Diploma                                                RUG &                          •	Pathways (Rugby)                            programmes available visit
                                                                                            MM                                                                            our website or contact us on
                                                                                                                           •	Skill Builder
     AM
        INGTO       Sport (Football Academy) - Mens                                         MM                                                                            0300 456 0049 or email
                                                                                                                           •	Ready for Adulthood
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               N

                    Sport (Football Academy)                                                MM                             •	Countryside Skills (Moreton Morrell)
                                                  NEW
               UB
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     TB
          ALL C
                L   - Womens
                                                                                                                           •	Supported Internships
                    Sport (Therapy and Rehabilitation)                                      MM

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VET NURSING

                                                                                                  Veterinary nurses                minor surgical procedures.        critical care, working as
                                                                                                                                                                     a technical advisor for
                                                                                                  have an important
                                                                                                                                   WCG is a Royal College of         specialist companies, and
                                                                                                  role, working with               Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)        teaching.
                                                                                                  veterinary surgeons              approved training centre
                                                                                                  providing the highest            offering both City and Guilds     We work with RCVS-
                                                                                                                                   Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary     approved training practices
                                                                                                  standards of
                                                                                                                                   Nursing as well as BSc            to oversee and support
                                                                                                  health care.                     degrees, completion of any        students whilst in practice.
                                                                                                                                   one of these courses will         By studying with us, students
                                                                                                  They are involved in all         enable students to register       benefit from highly-qualified
                                                                                                  aspects of veterinary practice   and work as a qualified           staff with a wealth of industry

T R AV E L A N D T O U R I S M
                                                                                                  from educating pet owners        Veterinary Nurse (RVN). Post      experience and have access
                                                                                                  to carrying out a wide range     Qualification opportunities       to a range of resources.
                                                                                                  of skills including inpatient    include, specialisation in
                                                                                                  care, diagnostic testing and     exotic, emergency and

The travel and                  Our travel and tourism             As part of this team, you
                                staff are very experienced         will have the opportunity to
tourism industries
                                and have worked for tour           go on various trips which           SUBJECT                       ENTRY      LEVEL 1    LEVEL 2      LEVEL 3      LEVEL 4
are ever growing -              operators, travel agents           will enrich your travel and         Veterinary Nursing                                               MM
with exciting careers           and airlines and so can            tourism experiences. Study
including retail                provide students with              with us and we’ll get you
                                a real understanding               on your way to your perfect
travel, passenger
                                and appreciation of the            career destination!
transport, visitor              industries.
attractions, hotels and
conferencing.

     SUBJECT                          ENTRY      LEVEL 1     LEVEL 2    LEVEL 3    LEVEL 4
     Air Cabin Crew                                          RLS
     Hotel, Tourism &                                                   RLS
     Destination Management   NEW

     Travel & Tourism                                        RLS &      RLS
                                                             RUG

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W H AT O U R
STUDENTS
S AY                                                                Robyn, Games Art at
                                                                    Leamington Spa
                                                                                              Morgan, Bricklaying at Rugby College
                                                                                                                                                                     Joe, Music
                                                                                                                                                                     Performance,
                                                                                                                                                                     Leamington College
                                                                   “I always wanted to
                                                                   study and grow as an       “I started my course with little                                       Since leaving college,
                                                                   artist, but I also loved   experience in the art of bricklaying and                               Joe has secured two
                                               immersing myself in the interesting            this win shows how far I have come with           top 10 hits in the UK and US on iTunes.
                    Emmanuel, A-Levels at      worlds and characters in games. I              the support of my lecturers.                      His career as a songwriter has gone from
                    Leamington Spa             studied Level 3 Games at Leamington                                                              strength to strength, with other successes
                                               College which helped me develop the            “I look forward to representing the West          including his performance at Radio 1’s
                     “I’ve really enjoyed my   fundamental skills required for the            Midlands in the National final this year,         big weekend.
                     time at Leamington        job and improve my confidence and              and hope to do my region proud.”
                     College, the teaching     knowledge as an individual.                                                                      He said: “I chose to study at Leamington
has been amazing and I can’t thank my                                                                                                           College because of its location, potential
English teacher enough. A-Level courses        “I enjoyed it so much and wanted to learn                                                        opportunities to make new friends and
are a tough journey but have a happy           more, enrolling on to study FdA Games                                                            meet new people in a mature environment
ending if you put in the work.                 Art, where I was able to specialise
                                               further and benefit from contact with          “A FA N TA S T I C                                compared with being in a school.

“The teaching style here is more mature
than school and that suits me. It’s also a
                                               local industry experts. Through my own
                                               hard work, and continued support from          LEARNING                                          “The lessons I learnt on the course from
                                                                                                                                                all of the tutors and staff at Leamington

                                                                                              EXPERIENCE”
more goal-driven environment towards           my dedicated tutors at the college, I went                                                       College Music Department were, and still
getting a good career.”                        straight into a job as Junior 2D Artist at                                                       are invaluable and are a large responsibility
                                               Exient game studio.”                                                                             to my development
                                                                                                                                                and therefore successes.”

                    Simone,                                         Josh, Farriery at                               Joshua, Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
                    Furniture Crafts at                             Moreton Morrell                                 apprentice at Warwick Trident
                    Leamington Spa.
                                                                      “I have had my eye                            “I chose an apprenticeship as I believed it was a more
                    Simone took part in a                             on this course for a                          practical way of learning the trade and I got to earn a wage
                    student exchange trip                             little while before I                         at the same time.
to France to learn about specialist French     took the plunge and did it. The course
art and craft techniques.                      is going really well and I’m thoroughly                              “The practical elements of the course in the workshops
                                               enjoying it. I definitely made the right                             helped me the most. I am now a fully-qualified and
She said: “I have been positively              decision and think the course is going to                            employed BMW Warwick technician and I plan to stay here
challenged, technically astounded and          give me the skills I need to find me an                              and progress to become a senior technician.”
had a fantastic learning experience.”          apprenticeship.”

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