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TO SUCCESS
Channelside Campus, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ. t.01229 825017 info@furness.ac.uk www.furness.ac.uk
Rating Lane Campus, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE. t. 01229 828377 info@furness.ac.uk www.furness.ac.uk
PROSPECTUS
Follow us on:
2019-20
Thank you for taking an interest in Furness College.
When you discover the perfect course for the next stage of
your journey, there are a few ways to apply:
APPLY ONLINE AT www.furness.ac.uk
CALL Furness College: 01229 825017
or Barrow Sixth Form College: 01229 828377
Drop in to our campuses for specialist advice and to apply
Channelside Campus: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PJ
Barrow Sixth Form Campus: Rating Lane, Cumbria, LA13 9LE
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Get used to
hearing
more often
to success
By choosing Furness College, you’re
choosing inspirational industry
connections, state-of-the-art campuses,
world-class facilities and the largest
range of courses in Cumbria that lead to
Whether you are looking to learn new skills, There has been significant investment
genuine career opportunities. progress on to a degree or thinking of a recently across both of our fantastic
career change, we are delighted that you are campuses at Channelside and Rating Lane
Read on to find out more about why the considering studying at Furness College. so the quality of the learning environment
unique features of the College will make can match our excellent teaching. In its
Here, excellent teaching and support and
the next stage of your journey the most leafy setting at Rating Lane, the Sixth Form
outstanding links with our many employer
exciting yet. partners come as standard.
has a university feel and a solid reputation
for academic excellence. Our experience
Following our merger with Barrow Sixth shows that whatever your GCSE grades, you
Form College, we now offer the largest will go on to achieve better A Level results
choice of courses in Cumbria ranging from with us. Our Channelside campus provides
professional and technical courses, such outstanding technical and vocational
as BTECs and apprenticeships, through to a facilities, recognised as state-of-the-art by
range of more than 20 A Level subjects and the employers with whom we work.
various higher education courses.
Outside of the classrooms and workshops,
We are one of the first colleges in the we also offer a range of extra curricular
country to hold chartered status recognising opportunities including trips, sports, clubs,
us as a leading national performer for guest speakers, work experience and
further education, and our higher education volunteering opportunities to get involved
is graded as the best in the county with a in community life. If you are interested in
silver award under the national Teaching future leadership roles, you could become a
Excellence Framework. In the 2017 ‘Golden student representative or student governor.
Apple Awards’, we were judged to be the best
We hope that you will visit us soon at one
further education provider in Cumbria, and
of our open evenings and taster days where
our Advanced Manufacturing and Technology
you can talk to staff and students and have
Centre was listed as ‘People’s Choice -
a look around our superb facilities - and that
Building of the Decade for Cumbria and the
you say yes to beginning the next step of
Isle of Man’ by the BBC’s North-West Tonight.
your journey with us.
I look forward to meeting you.
Andrew Wren
Principal and Chief Executive
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
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Say to
world-class Our Channelside campus is the perfect
place to study Professional/Technical
qualifications and apprenticeships.
facilities
QUALIFICATIONS AND APPRENTICESHIPS AT CHANNELSIDE
With excellent links to industry and award-winning teaching
staff, the campus has had £47million invested into it over
the past few years.
Some 98% of our students go on to further education or
secure employment after their courses.
The campus is located next to the picturesque Walney
Channel. Alongside state-of-the-art workshops, a specialist
welding facility and hair and beauty training salon, it also
has a fitness suite, sports hall and 3G pitches.
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Our Rating Lane campus has a university
feel and the learning environment is an ideal
stepping stone from school to university, a
Higher Apprenticeship or employment.
Say to
The Sixth Form has a long tradition of academic excellence
and has been rated in the top tier nationally for academic
achievement. Our tutors are specialists at post-16 teaching
and treat students as individuals. Development in a Sixth
Form environment ensures our students are better prepared
academic
for life beyond college.
Students have a choice of over 20 A Levels plus Cambridge
Technical Qualifications and BTECs, ensuring they can
combine the right subjects to get to their dream career.
excellence
A LEVELS PLUS CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL AND BTEC
QUALIFICATIONS AT BARROW SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
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Why say to us? Learning
Furness College
was named
Zones BEST FURTHER
EDUCATION
Following the integration of Barrow Sixth Form College and Furness to suit every type of student
Find out
College, we are now able to draw on our extensive combined with a well-equipped library PROVIDER IN
knowledge and expertise in a range of fields. for quiet study. Specialist CUMBRIA
This spans A Levels, Cambridge Technicals and Apprenticeships as
well as full and part time professional/technical courses, with our why Sixth Form campus
where, research shows,
students are better
2017 - 2018
advanced facilities and extensive courses ranking amongst the best we’re the right in the Golden Apple
in the country. This is in addition to an elevated percentage of our prepared for university Awards, which recognise
College for your
students who either go onto Higher Education or employment after life than a school excellence in education
future
completing their course with us. Sixth Form. and learning in Cumbria
£4
MILLION
LARGEST PROVIDER OF
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
TRAINING IN CUMBRIA 100 %
RECOGNISED BY THE NATIONAL
SKILLS ACADEMY FOR NUCLEAR
OF STUDENTS FROM AREAS OF
in the Advanced with the widest range of course choices following DISADVANTAGE STUDYING A (NSAN) AS A HIGH QUALITY
Manufacturing and the merger with Barrow Sixth Form College. LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR DELIVERING
Technology Centre SUCCESSFUL COMPLETED THEIR
EXCELLENCE IN SKILLS TRAINING
STUDY PROGRAMME
98
NAMED PEOPLE’S CHOICE
BUILDING OF THE DECADE FOR
CUMBRIA AND THE ISLE OF MAN
% Excellent links
with industry and
EMPLOYABILITY
We have a developed
curriculum to meet
£47
a go-to provider local area needs and
OF STUDENTS WHO for apprenticeship work closely with local
SUCCESSFULLY training. Providing employers to provide
COMPLETED THEIR the opportunity
COURSES CONTINUE to study a mix
MILLION
OUTSTANDING TRAINING
THEIR LEARNING OR of professional/ IN ENGINEERING
GAIN EMPLOYMENT. technical courses
in our Channelside campus under the merged which has been
with high-tech facilities College blended recognised nationally.
learning offer.
Top in
Cumbria CHARTERED STATUS
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDED FAIR TRAIN’S
for the quality of teaching Recognised as leading WORK EXPERIENCE
in Higher Education with national performer in
the further education STATE-OF-THE-ART
QUALITY STANDARD
the Teaching Excellence
Framework (TEF) sector after becoming WORKSHOPS AT THE SIXTH for a second time in recognition
Silver Award. one of the first of best practice in delivering work
Further Education FORM CAMPUS TAKING YOU UP
experience programmes including
Colleges to achieve TO AN HND IN ART AND DESIGN work placements, internships,
chartered status. traineeships and apprenticeships.
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Furness College is the
only College in Cumbria
to be awarded Fair Train’s
Work Experience Gold
Quality Standard, which
recognises the high quality
of our work experience
placements and support.
Achieving Excellence Your Next Steps
Honours Programme - Sixth Form High Flyers Programme Whether you are aiming for an apprenticeship, Higher Applying to University
Education or the world of work, we are here to help you
Channelside / Sixth Form If you’re thinking of applying to university, our expert
take your next steps after College.
The Honours programme, in partnership with advisors will guide you every step of the way with one-
Lancaster University, offers top achieving sixth formers The High Flyers programme aims to recognise learners Work Experience to-one careers guidance appointments.
a head start at university with expert mentoring, who demonstrate excellence in their vocational
Work experience, which is mandatory for 16 – 18 year
personal statement review, summer school places and subject, offering them additional opportunities to
olds on full-time courses, is a valuable way for you We can help with:
favourable offers. raise aspirations and enable positive progression
to experience a workplace environment and explore • Visits to universities
opportunities.
It stretches, challenges and provides additional exciting career options. It can also lead to part-time
support for students who show a flair for a subject It is for students on Level 3 BTEC and CTEC courses • Completing UCAS application forms and preparing
work opportunities while you complete your course.
and want to extend their knowledge. It helps develop who have higher than average entry grades or for university interviews
key skills needed for university such as independent demonstrate vocational or practical excellence. You’ll gain: • Student finance and organising accommodation
learning, research and report writing. Honours
Students will be recommended by their curriculum • Increased employability skills and the chance to • Targeted support for students applying to study
Programme subjects include: Mathematics; Chemistry;
area by October half-term and a selection panel will enhance your CV or university application Medicine, Dentistry or Vet Medicine
Physics; Biology; Law and History.
make a final decision after an interview with the
• Valuable connections with employers and employees • Regular sessions for students applying to Oxbridge
Students are identified by their school in Year 10 and students.
nominated for a place, with meetings taking place in • An insight into your chosen career to decide if it’s • Targeted support for students with additional needs
Students must be ambitious, producing outstanding
Year 10 and Year 11. To be accepted onto the Honours right for you to meet their individual requirements.
work that meets the highest requirements of their
Programme, students need to achieve an average
course, for example: Distinction/Distinction*, have • The chance to apply the theory, knowledge and skills
GCSE score of at least 7.0, which means mainly grades
outstanding attendance and be a positive role model. learned at Furness College
7, 8 or 9 (legacy GCSEs at A or A* grades).
Furness College currently works with 700 Cumbria-
based businesses in a variety of sectors.
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The importance
of Maths and English
There have been many changes HOW DO MATHS AND
in the Education sector and far
greater emphasis is now paid to
ENGLISH FIT IN?
Maths and English. Research indicates that adults with
poor Maths and English skills are:
The Government recently introduced
study programmes. A core principle Most likely to end up in unskilled
of study programmes is that any lower paid work
student who has not achieved grade
4/5 or grade A* to C or above in Twice as likely to be released from
Maths and/or English GCSE, by age employment
16, must continue to work towards
Four times more likely to experience
achieving these qualifications.
long periods of unemployment
Therefore every full-time learner
aged 16 -19 years old who In a recent survey for Maths and
undertakes a programme of study English skills, it found that almost
at Furness College will continue every job requires competence in
with Maths and English, either on Maths and English and this is across
discrete Maths and English courses
Learning support
the whole spectrum of employment
or embedded within their curriculum. opportunities, not just the perceived
high flyer posts.
If learners do not attend Maths
and English classes as part of their
studies, they are not eligible for
funding and their place on their
course is in jeopardy. If you have any additional needs then there are a number of ways in
which we can help you to successfully complete your course.
We can provide: Please ensure you let us know about your
support needs so we can invite you to a
to success Class/workshop support
One-to-one personal tuition
confidential interview to discuss your
personal support package.
Jade Chelton, GCSE Maths, Barrow Sixth Form College Access to Learning Mentors For further information about support with
I left school at 16 but my GCSE exam results weren’t quite additional needs, please contact:
Provision of specialist equipment for
what I wanted. I also had a child and for two years I was a Helen Sharples (Head of Inclusion)
individuals based on learning needs
full-time mum until she left nursery. I wanted to get back into on 01229 825017 or email
Specialist tuition and equipment for students helen.sharples@furness.ac.uk
education so applied to Barrow Sixth Form after an informal,
who have learning differences or disabilities
yet helpful, chat with my tutor, Kevin, in 2017.
Access to specialist software e.g. text to
Studying at Barrow Sixth Form has really built up my speech and Inspiration (mind mapping)
confidence and I’ve made plenty of friends. The tutors are
Support with applications for Disabled Student
great and have offered lots of support so that I can achieve my
Allowance (DSA) for Higher Education students
potential. I would advise people in a similar position to mine
to just go for it. I’m glad I made the decision to enrol at Barrow Free full assessments for dyslexia for
Sixth Form College as I’ve secured a better future for myself Furness College students (based on initial
and my daughter. In the future, I hope to go into a healthcare screening results)
or business related career, but I’m still considering my options.
Exam considerations
I’ve always wanted to go to university and after studying at
(subject to exam board approval)
Barrow Sixth Form that could now be a possibility.
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Independent Learning Qualifications explained
Employers nowadays expect potential What is Independent Learning? Furness College offers qualifications from GCSEs to degrees with A Levels, apprenticeships,
employees to have good digital skills professional/technical courses, BTECs/CTECs and HNCs in between.
and a strong background in Maths Independent Learning encourages and
and English so that they’re perfectly enables you to become self-directed
equipped for the modern workplace. in your learning experience and to POSSIBLE COURSE
have more control over your learning. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In practice, elements of independent
Progression is based on aptitude and a successful interview OR PROGRESSION
Employers are increasingly looking for
evidence of these skills on candidates’ learning may include:
Level 4 Qualifications
CVs, and expect workers to have a Finding and collecting information
sound understanding of certain digital BTEC/CTEC Level 3 Qualification Higher National
Certificate (HNC)
programmes and applications. Making decisions about what to study Advanced Apprenticeship
and when NVQ 4
To help support your digital skills AS or A Levels
Foundation Degree
here at Furness College, we include Carrying out research or projects Advanced Diploma
Bachelor of Engineering
Independent Learning in your study Learning at your own pace using IT NVQ 3
Teacher Training
programme. These sessions give you
the opportunity to develop your digital Completing extension work or course University
skills. By working independently, work outside of the classroom
Grades 4-9, (GCSEs A*-C) BTEC/CTEC Level 3 Qualification
without a tutor, you will be able to If learners do not attend Independent
demonstrate the skills that employers Learning sessions as part of their
Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship
are looking for, such as: studies, they are not eligible for BTEC/CTEC Level 2 Qualification NVQ 3
Teamwork funding and their place on their chosen NVQ 2 Access (University Pathways)
course is in jeopardy. Higher Diploma AS/A Level
Problem Solving
Communication BTEC/CTEC Level 2 Qualification
NVQ 2
Organisation Grades 3-4, (GCSEs D-E)
GCSEs
You will be supported by our Level 1 Qualifications
Apprenticeship
experienced Learning Resources Team Foundation Diploma
and have access to all the resources Vocational GCSEs
you need, including printed and Access (University Pathways)
electronic books, magazines, journals,
subject specific online resources, Grades 1-3, (GCSEs F-G)
Level 1 Qualifications
interactive online learning materials, Entry Level 3 Programmes
websites, videos and more.
No requirements Entry Level 3 Programmes
NEW GCSE GRADING STRUCTURE
9
A*
8
A
7
6
B
5 - Strong Pass
C
4 - Standard Pass
3 D
Independent Learning is 2 E
a process, a method and 1 F
a philosophy of education G
whereby a learner acquires
knowledge by his or her What is a linear A Level?
own efforts and develops A linear A Level is assessed at the end of two years of study. If you choose A Levels, you could be taking a study
the ability for enquiry and programme of three (or in some cases four) linear A Levels where you will be formally assessed at the end of the
critical evaluation. two years, or mixing them with other qualifications such as Cambridge Technicals. This means that you are able
to study your chosen A Level subjects in more depth and detail, and are much more prepared to take your next
steps into Higher Education and Higher Apprenticeship routes, as you have a much deeper understanding of
the subjects for your chosen career pathway.
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How and when to apply
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WHICH IS THE RIGHT COURSE FOR ME?
To help you to decide it might be useful to ask yourself
the following questions:
What are my long-term career goals?
What are my interests?
What subjects do I enjoy?
What GCSE grades am I likely to achieve?
Discuss your options with your friends, parents /
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guardians, careers teachers and Inspira advisor. Make the
most of attending open evenings and careers events.
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM
To make it easier and
It’s really easy to complete and submit an application form quicker, you can now
online or you can alternatively request for a paper apply online at
copy to be sent to you.
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furness.ac.uk
If you have any questions about completing your
WHEN TO APPLY form, please contact Student Services.
CHANNELSIDE CAMPUS RATING LANE CAMPUS
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November November
Online applications open. Online applications open.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Open Evening. Open Evening.
Your application will be acknowledged and an interview
Ideally, applications should be submitted date provided
by the end of November to ensure your
choice of course. You will be informed of the outcome of your interview after
your interview date
January - you will be invited for November – April - you will have an
an interview and an initial assessment in interview for Sixth Form in the autumn or Some courses will depend on your GCSE results,
Maths, English and ICT. Some areas will spring term, this is usually at school. You particularly in Maths and English
also require you to attend a skills and will then have a second interview during Entry requirements can be found on our website.
aptitude test. the enrolment period in September to
ensure the programme you have chosen
is right for you.
September - we look forward to February - initial deadline for
welcoming you to Furness College, applications. However, it’s never too late
whether you choose to study to apply.
professional/technical qualifications at
Channelside or an academic programme
at our Sixth Form.
If successful in your first choice of course, you will be notified by letter.
If not, you will be invited back to find an alternative. Our Student Services team
offers impartial advice and can help you choose the course that is right for you.
T: 01229 825017 • E: info@furness.ac.uk • www.furness.ac.uk
18 19Student Services
Student Services is open throughout We have professional Careers Advisers
the year to provide information, advice available for one-to-one confidential
and guidance to current and prospective appointments.
students on a whole range of issues.
You can find us in Room 002 on the ground Personal Support and Wellbeing
floor of the Copperbox at our Channelside If you are experiencing difficulties, you
campus and in Room 100 by Reception at can talk to us confidentially and we will
Full copies of our Single our Rating Lane campus. provide the necessary support. We have a
Equality Scheme and counselling service available for students
We can provide confidential, one-to-one and work closely with external agencies on
Harassment, Bullying and
appointments on all the following topics: health and welfare issues.
Discrimination Policy and
Procedure can be found on Admissions
our website or obtained from If you wish to discuss available courses and PERSONAL PROGRESS
Student Services. entry requirements COACHES
Financial support While you are a student at Furness College,
See our Money Matters section on page 24 you will be supported by a Personal
Progress Coach who will work closely with
Careers the Student Services team. They will help
Visit Student Services to get help with you settle into college life and overcome
Equality, Diversity
your next steps after College, including: any difficulties that may arise. They will
apprenticeships; Higher Education; also keep an eye on your attendance and
part-time or voluntary work; job-search academic progress and identify if you need
techniques including CVs and mock any help.
and Safeguarding
interviews.
RESPECT FOR ALL
Furness College sees you, the student, at its very heart. We are therefore committed
to providing you with a secure environment that gives you all the support and
guidance services you will need to make your time at Furness College an
enjoyable and productive one.
The College is committed to:
SAFEGUARDING
Greater representation from those Furness College regards safeguarding
groups in society who are traditionally as an essential duty of all its staff. The
under-represented and disadvantaged College maintains an environment
Eradicating discrimination of any kind where students can feel secure and
listened to, through its tutorial and
Celebrating diversity pastoral systems.
Providing equal opportunities for all The College has a Safeguarding Policy
through the ‘Protected Characteristics’ and Procedure, which provides a
of sex, race, religion or belief, sexual framework for action in the event of
orientation, disability, age, gender us receiving any allegations of abuse.
reassignment, marriage and civil
partnership, pregnancy and maternity
Providing purpose-built facilities,
qualified support staff, specialist
equipment and courses that make
learning and success inclusive to all
20 21ADULT BURSARY FEE REMISSION BENEFITS
If you are aged 19 or over and have If you are over 19 on If you are receiving benefits, you
a low household income, you may 1 September 2019 and have may be able to continue claiming
be eligible for the adult bursary difficulty in paying your fees you while you study but you should
which is paid each week. To apply can apply for a fee waiver or part check, prior to starting your
please ask Student Services for an fee waiver. This will go to a panel learning, with:
application form. and each application will be
judged individually. Your local Citizens Advice
You can apply for this adult Centre: adviceguide.org.uk
bursary if: Please ask at Student Services for
the application form.
Your course will lead to your
first full Level 2 or first Level 3
qualification
You are studying full-time - at
least 12 hours a week (equivalent
to 450 hours of ‘guided learning’ a
year, or 150 hours a term)
ADVANCED LEARNER UNIVERSITY *Please note: Every care has been taken to
ensure that this information was accurate
LOANS EDUCATION at the time of printing. As much notice as
Money Matters
possible will be given of any changes, but the
If you are aged 19 and studying a There are different financial College cannot accept liability in conjunction
second Level 3 or aged 24+, you arrangements for university with any such alterations
can apply for a loan to help cover education. You can obtain an
tuition fees application pack from March
onwards each year for entry to a
Your course must start on or after
course in the following September.
1 August 2019 and be eligible e.g.
If you’re thinking of continuing your education at Furness College, then getting a Level 3 or 4 course (such as an Please contact Student
your hands on some much-needed cash is going to be high on your list of priorities. Extended Diploma or an A Level) Services to find out more
You will not have to pay anything on 01229 825017 or email
back until you are earning over info@furness.ac.uk
If you think you may not be able to BURSARIES STUDENT BURSARY £25,000 a year
afford to study, there are a number
Bursaries can help out if you This is a weekly payment for If you receive an Advanced
of ways you may be able to get
have financial hardships or students who have a low household Learning Loan and you are on a low
help. General advice is given here
emergencies. They can help income. To check if you are eligible income, you can receive help from
but the rules can change from
towards: for this bursary please ask at the adult bursary (see above)
year to year, so we recommend you
Student Services for an application
follow the links provided to access Childcare costs (for Ofsted- More information on
the most up-to-date information. form. Decisions on who will receive
registered childcare) where
this bursary will be made by the
Advanced Learner Loans
The Student Services team are there is no entitlement to other
end of October 2019. If you are may be found at:
also able to discuss your individual government initiatives
circumstances and provide you eligible, your payments will be back www.gov.uk/advanced-
with an application form. Travel costs dated to the start of term. learner-loan
Essential course-related You can receive a bursary if:
equipment, books, materials, field
You are 16 years old and have left
trips and registration fees
school, but are not 19 before
Examination and registration fees 1 September 2019
Your household income is at, or
below, a set amount
You are on a full-time further
education course at Furness
College
22 23Say to being heard
FURNESS COLLEGE STUDENTS’ UNION
Furness College Students’ Union (FCSU) is run by students, for students, and is one
of the most up-and-coming students’ unions in the country. The Students’ Union’s
goal is simple: to make student life better. But how?
Representing - The Students’ Union represents all Furness College students and their needs,
from sitting at decision-making tables in College to standing on national stages across the
country. FCSU amplifies your voice and fights for your needs.
Supporting - Being a student can be tough and FCSU is always there to offer support and
guidance. If you have a problem in College, FCSU will work hard to get you the support you need.
If you have any ideas
Liberating - FCSU campaigns for the rights of each and every one of its members, celebrating of other activities you
the diversity of Furness College’s student body. Everyone is welcome at FCSU. would like to be on offer
at the College we would
Organising - Work hard and play hard! FCSU organises a vast range of memorable events for welcome your input and
you to take a break from the books and let your hair down with mates. we will do our very
best to accommodate
Inspiring - Anyone can be a leader in FCSU and we will empower and inspire all of you to lead your wishes!
the student body into its brightest future.
Say to
great experiences
At Furness College, we encourage you to actively take part in the many
extracurricular opportunities on offer. All of them would make worthy
additions to your CV or UCAS application to show universities or prospective
employers that you have encompassed the full experience of college life
and have been prepared to step out of your comfort zone and take part.
We will do our very best to make your time with us a memorable one!
Some examples of what we currently offer:
Freshers’ Fair Healthy College Week Young Enterprise Scheme
The biggest event of your induction Informative and fun activities Set up in business and
period and your opportunity to helping to raise your awareness of demonstrate your skills to
meet a huge range of local clubs, all aspects of a healthier lifestyle potential future employers
societies and projects
Opportunities to compete at Work experience opportunities.
Fundraising events for local and County and National Level in See page 15
national charities athletics and cross country
New Employability Skills
Students’ Union/Course Reps Get fit for less Framework will prepare students
The National Union of /Learner Voice. You can also take part in a variety for the world of work
Students (NUS) See more on the opposite page of sporting activities on campus by
is made up of more than National Citizen Service
using our fitness suite, gym, sports
600 Students’ Unions, Volunteering Fair An amazing opportunity for you to
hall and 3G pitch
including Furness Important opportunities for develop life skills and take your
College Students’ Union, making a contribution to your Safeguarding and E-Safety next steps with confidence. UCAS
representing the interests community as well as gaining Awareness raising recommends students include
of more than seven valuable life and work NCS in their personal statement
million students. Duke of Edinburgh
experience skills when applying to university
Challenge yourself and learn
skills to set you apart from the
competition
24 25WHAT DOES THE WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS?
PROGRAMME INVOLVE? These are dependent on the sector
and the criteria of some employers,
An apprenticeship is made up of: but they are normally:
Practical work-based training with your Apprentice Level 2
employer A minimum of four GCSEs at Grades 9-3,
Training to support the theory and knowledge Grades A-E, or an equivalent qualification.
of your vocational area Advanced Apprentice Level 3
General skill qualifications in Maths, English An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or other
and Information Technology equivalent qualification.
Every apprentice must be allocated 20% of Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4
their contracted working hours to carry out These depend on the subject area,
off-the-job training, which could include and prior knowledge and experience.
a number of different activities, from
classroom learning at College and writing
assignments, to shadowing work colleagues.
Say to
the skills you need Apprenticeships
for the job you want
usually take
anything between
1 - 3 years
to complete
There have been some exciting changes to apprenticeships, with the
opportunity to train across a number of sectors expanding continuously.
The newly introduced apprenticeship AM I ELIGIBLE FOR AN
reforms have extended the apprenticeship
offer, with the opportunity to train at higher
APPRENTICESHIP?
levels through an apprenticeship model. Apprenticeships are easily accessible to
individuals of all ages - from young people
As an apprentice at Furness College, you will
wanting to carve out a career for themselves,
have access to state-of-the-art technology
to managers of large organisations who
and resources to support you throughout the
would like to further develop their knowledge
duration of your apprenticeship. Alongside
and skills to take them to the next level of
this, you will be allocated a Recruitment and
their career.
Development Coach who will provide you with
the support you need to achieve the goals you
have set.
26 27Apprenticeships
Discover a fantastic array of apprenticeships now on offer at Furness College
Accounting Early Years Information Technology
Level 2 Accountancy Level 2 Children and Young Level 3 Digital Marketing
Level 3 Assistant Accountant People's Workforce Level 3 Infrastructure Technician
Level 4 Professional Accounting Level 3 Children and Young Level 3 Software Development
Taxation Technician People's Workforce Technician
Level 3 Children and Young Level 4 IS Business Analyst
Applied Science People's Workforce - Early Years
Level 4 Network Engineer
Educator
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Level 4 Software Developer
Level 3 Children and Young
People's Workforce - Residential Level 4 Data Analyst NEXT STEPS
Barbering Childcare
If you have an employer who would like to take you on as
Call our
Level 2 Hair Professional – Barber Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Management and Team Leading
Learning in Schools an apprentice, or you are yet to find an employer but are Business and
Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor
Beauty Therapy Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Level 4 Associate Project
interested in an apprenticeship, please give our Business Employment
and Employment Support Team a call on 01229 844836.
Level 2 Beauty Therapy Learning in Schools Management Support Team
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Engineering
Level 5 Operations / Departmental
Manager
01229 844836
Level 2 & Level 3 Engineering DID YOU KNOW?
Business Administration
Maintenance and Installation Motor Vehicle Managers and businesses can use an apprenticeship
Level 2 Business Administration
Level 2 & Level 3 Fabrication & Level 2 Light Vehicle Body & Paint route to upskill themselves or their workforce.
Level 3 Business and Professional
Welding
Administration Level 2 Light Vehicle Technician Furness College is continually adding to its
Level 2 & Level 3 Mechanical
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and apprenticeship offer, so please contact us on 01229
Level 2 & Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Technician (Light 844836 if we don’t currently offer an apprenticeship
Catering & Hospitality
Commissioning Vehicle)
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member that meets your needs.
Level 3 Electrical and Electronic
Level 2 Commis Chef Engineering
Retail
Level 3 Senior Chef Production Level 3 Design and Draughtsperson
Cooking Level 2 Retailer
Level 3 Engineering Technician
Level 3 Chef de Partie Level 3 Retail Team Leader
Level 3 Maintenance and
Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor Operations Engineering Technician
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in
Construction Engineering
Level 2 Brickwork
Level 3 Brickwork Hairdressing
Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Hair Professional –
Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Hairdresser
Level 2 Painting & Decorating Level 3 Hairdressing
Level 3 Painting & Decorating
Level 2 Plastering Health & Social Care
Level 3 Plastering Level 2 Adult Care Worker
Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker
Customer Services Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker
Level 2 Customer Service Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support
Practitioner Worker
Level 3 Customer Service Level 5 Healthcare Assistant
Practitioner
28 29Who do you
want to be?
Did you know that you can
now join Furness College
Skills for Working Life
throughout the year?
With our Step Up, Stand Out
programme, we can get you
on the pathway to an exciting
new career.
Flexible This full-time course provides a variety of subjects and experiences that
courses for will help to develop the student’s skills and confidence, thus guiding them
ages 19+
Our free, rolling 10-week programme College’s workshops and other practical towards the next stage of their education or employment.
prepares young people and adults in facilities gaining up-to-date knowledge and
the community for an apprenticeship, skills. This pathway is open to any age and is The course has been designed for those who prefer a small class size and a supportive
employment or further study by allowing structured to ensure maximum flexibility. environment. Tutors make the learning relevant and fun, building on existing skills whilst using
them to experience life at Furness College, technology and practical tasks to cater for all learning styles.
explore vocational areas of interest and gain The second pathway is a traineeship
an Employability Skills qualification in a pathway, which combines a work
safe, supportive environment. experience placement with a Level 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS PROGRESSION
qualification, plus Maths and English. This
There are no formal entry requirements for A clear progression route will be identified
The Step Up, Stand Out programme has pathway is suitable for those who have a
this qualification, only a willingness to learn for each learner in line with his or her own
two pathways. The first is a vocational chosen vocational area they would like to
and prior achievements/assessments which aspirations and abilities. Students may
taster pathway combining taster sessions pursue and career goals in mind.
show an ability to work towards an progress on to a full-time course, further
in a wide range of curriculum areas with
Entry Level 3 qualification. training, an apprenticeship, a supported
a Level 1 qualification. You spend half the Contact Student Services on 01229 844817
internship or employment.
week learning skills which are critical to or email info@furness.ac.uk to find out
be a productive employee, and half in the more about the support we can offer. CONTENT
Time will be spent in practical and theory
ATTENDANCE
classes on a variety of activities that will Attendance is full-time over one year
enhance employability and independent living and students are expected to make
skills. Students will have the opportunity every effort to attend.
to study Catering, ICT, Retail, Painting and
A BRIGHTER, BETTER FUTURE Decorating, Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork,
and Personal and Social Development. There
We also offer ‘Real Vocations’, a course delivered in the community for adults looking to gain may also be the opportunity to access work
employment. Plus, there’s ‘Access your Ambitions’ - a course for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who experience. Each student will have an individual
want to gain the skills to be successful in Further Education - and CORE, which offers fun and assessment to ensure that they are placed on
practical work-ready and skills-ready programmes to help you progress in your chosen career. to the appropriate level in Maths and English.
30 31Beauty Therapy and Nails
If you’re a real people person who wants to acquire the skills needed to perform a diverse range
of beauty therapy treatments and add them to your personal make-up, we have a number of
courses to help you shine in this popular sector. Maths and English will form part of all of these
courses and they will all involve some real work experience.
APPRENTICESHIP IN BEAUTY BEAUTY THERAPY & NAILS
THERAPY & NAILS PROGRAMMES
Our Beauty Therapy Apprenticeship will These multidisciplinary courses start with
invigorate those who love the idea of the Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to
working in a customer-facing role and the Hair and Beauty Sector and build up
have the application required to carry out to the Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
various beauty treatments. The courses are delivered full-time over
the course of one year and are designed
We offer
for those seeking a career in the Beauty
Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Therapy & Nails sector.
Level 3 Beauty Therapy
We also offer an Entry Level 3 Certificate
Entry Requirements in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty
Apprentice Level 2 Sector. There is no GCSE entry requirement
A minimum of four GCSEs at grades 7-3, for this course. See page 57 for more
a Level 1 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent information.
qualification. Check the website for details
Say to
Advanced Apprentice Level 3 www.furness.ac.uk
An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or equivalent
qualification. LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN AN
INTRODUCTION TO THE HAIR
Progression
AND BEAUTY SECTOR
a glowing
You can expect to be qualified in
12 -18 months and progress onto an Entry Requirements
Advanced Level Apprenticeship or go onto This is an introduction to the hair and
higher education in a college or university. beauty sector. Two GCSEs at grades 3-1 or
There is also the option to continue an Entry 3 qualification.
working.
future
Content
Units studied will include:
health and safety, hair and beauty
services preparation and salon treatment
preparation.
Progression
ENSURE YOU SHINE IN THE THRIVING BEAUTY SECTOR Level 2 NVQ Diploma in either Hairdressing,
Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Hair and Media
Make-up or an apprenticeship level course.
32 33LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN
BEAUTY THERAPY FASHION, THEATRE AND
MEDIA HAIR AND MAKE-UP
Entry Requirements
STUDIES
NVQ 2 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent
qualifications and experience. Because Entry Requirements
the course contains a significant amount
Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media
of science related material, you will also
Make-up Studies.
need to sit an aptitude test.
Content
Content
Units studied could include: airbrush,
Units studied could include: body
camouflage, media make-up, fashion and
massage, aromatherapy, mechanical and
photographic make-up, face and body
electrical face and body treatments, health
art, production arts planning, styling and
and safety, epilation, business skills.
dressing hair and fantasy hair.
Progression
Progression
Students can progress onto various
This course gives you the skills needed for
university courses in areas such as
a career as a make-up artist in everything
trichology to beauty or complementary
from a beauty salon to a theatre. A natural
therapy courses. Some go on to be
progression would be to go onto university.
employed in salons, health spas and on
cruiseliners.
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HAIR &
BEAUTY THERAPY MEDIA MAKE-UP STUDIES
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at grades 4/5 or above, Four GCSEs at grades 4/5 or above,
(including English, Maths and Science) or (including English, Maths and Science) or
a Level 1 in Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy a Level 1 in Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy
or other equivalent qualifications. Science or other equivalent qualifications. Science
to success
GCSE must be at grade 4 or above. GCSE must be at grade 4 or above.
Content Content
You will learn: waxing, manicures Units studied could include: applying Ashleigh Comber, Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy
and pedicures, eyelash and eyebrow make-up, themed face painting, dressing
treatments, make-up, facials and hair, photographic make-up, colouring I’ve always wanted to work in Beauty, and Furness College has a great
threading. hair and body art design. reputation. When I came in for my interview, it felt right and I made up
my mind straight away that I wanted to study at Channelside.
Progression Progression After completing my apprenticeship, I’ll be self employed. My tutors
This qualification will prepare learners for This course gives you a basic grounding have been really supportive and prepared me for the next steps in
employment as a junior beauty therapist. for a career as a make-up artist. A natural my career. I know there are lots of opportunities to develop my skills
Learners may choose to develop their progression would be a Level 3 course. further at Furness College.
skills further by undertaking Technical
Level qualifications in Beauty Therapy at
Level 3 full-time or as an apprentice.
FIND OUT MORE furness.ac.uk/beauty
34 35Say to
making it big
in business We also offer courses for
adults accredited by the
Association for Project
Management and the
Business & Accounting APPRENTICESHIP IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Institute of Leadership &
Management.
Please call 01229 825017
Entry Requirements for more information.
APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING Apprentice Level 2
ACCOUNTING PROGRAMMES Typically four GCSEs at grades 9-3 or
equivalent.
Enrolling on our Accounting Apprenticeship Courses include Apprenticeships in Business
will pay dividends if you’re wanting to secure Administration, Customer Services, Retail, Advanced Apprentice Level 3
employment in finance or accounting. Team Leading or Management and Level 3 Level 2 Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Diploma in Business & Administration. Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4
Entry Requirements Level 3 qualification.
Apprenticeships usually take one year to
Apprentice Level 2
complete and the Diploma is delivered full-
There are no entry requirements, but a passion Content
time over the course of one year.
for the subject is essential. Contact tutor for
Apprentice Level 2
details on 01229 825017.
Units studied will include: principles
Advanced Apprentice Level 3 of providing administrative services,
Contact tutor for details on 01229 825017 communication in a business
environment, understanding employer
Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4
organisations and managing personal
Usually an Apprenticeship at Level 3 (only
Are you an aspiring performance and development.
available in some subject areas).
customer services
Advanced Apprentice Level 3
specialist or looking
Progression to break through into
The modules covered include an advanced
You can expect to be qualified within a approach to the topics studied at
retail management? Apprentice Level 2.
maximum of three years and you can progress We offer three levels of
onto our Advanced Level Apprenticeships, vocational courses that
gain a promotion, continue working or go onto Progression
will help you make it big
higher education in college or at university. You can progress onto our Advanced
in business.
Level Apprenticeships, gain a promotion,
continue working or go onto higher
education in college or university.
36 37See page 118
for the range of
Business Cambridge
Technical
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN qualifications on offer
BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATION at our Rating Lane
(BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL) campus
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs grade 4/5 or above (including
Maths or English) or equivalent.
Content
Units studied will include: producing complex
business documents, supporting business
meetings, working in business teams. Maths
and English will also form part of the course
and it will include real work experience.
Progression
Level 4 Diploma in Administration,
APPRENTICESHIP IN APPRENTICESHIP IN Apprenticeship in Business Administration
CUSTOMER SERVICES RETAIL or employment in administration in local
organisations and businesses.
Entry Requirements Entry requirements
Apprentice Level 2 Apprentice Level 2
Typically four GCSEs at grades 9-3 or equivalent. Typically four GCSEs at grades 9-3 or equivalent.
Advanced Apprentice Level 3 Advanced Apprentice Level 3
Level 2 Apprenticeship or equivalent. Level 2 Apprenticeship or equivalent.
Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4
Level 3 qualification. Content
Apprentice Level 2
Content Units studied will include: business, financial,
marketing, communications, sales and
Apprentice Level 2
promotions, product and services, brand
Units studied will include: understanding
reputation and merchandising.
and delivering customer service, product and
service knowledge, developing team work skills, Advanced Apprentice Level 3
managing personal development and personal Units studied will include: leadership, developing
presentation skills. self and others, team performance, legal and
governance and diversity.
Advanced Apprentice Level 3
Units studied will include: business-focused
service delivery, customer journey knowledge, Progression
providing a positive customer experience and You can progress onto a Higher Level
insights, service improvement, identifying Apprenticeship Level 4, gain a promotion,
creative solutions. continue working or go onto higher education in
college or university. After completing a Level 2
Progression or 3 apprenticeship, you are eligible to join the
Institute of Customer Service as an individual
You can gain a promotion, continue working or go
member at a professional level.
onto higher education in college or university.
FIND OUT MORE furness.ac.uk/business
38 39WE OFFER:
Level 2 Hospitality Team Member
Level 2 Commis Chef
Level 3 Senior Chef Production Cooking
Level 3 Chef de Partie
Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor
ENTRY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA
IN VOCATIONAL STUDIES -
CATERING & HOSPITALITY
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for
this qualification, only a willingness
to learn.
Say to a
Content
Units studied will include: how to use kitchen
equipment, basic food preparation and cooking,
serving food and drink, healthy eating as well
personal development units such as working
serving of success
as a group, working towards goals, healthy
living and managing your own money.
Progression
Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies -
Catering & Hospitality or employment as
a supervised assistant/waiting staff.
Catering & Hospitality
LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN
VOCATIONAL STUDIES -
There are so many exciting job opportunities Progression
awaiting within catering and hospitality, one CATERING & HOSPITALITY LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FOOD,
You can expect to be qualified between 12-18
of the country’s largest and most dynamic months and your progression could include a Entry Requirements BEVERAGE AND PROFESSIONAL
industries. Our vocational courses are higher level qualification, a promotion at work
purposely designed to serve up the exact skills Two GCSEs at grade 9-1 or Entry Level 3 COOKERY STUDIES
or higher education in college or university.
that employers are seeking. Diploma in Vocational Studies - Catering &
Hospitality or equivalent qualification. Entry Requirements
Catering & Hospitality Programmes Five GCSEs with at least three of them at
APPRENTICESHIP IN CATERING Courses start with the Entry Level 3 Diploma Content grades 9-4 or a Level 1 Diploma or equivalent
& HOSPITALITY in Vocational Studies and build up to the Level qualification.
Units studied include: how to use kitchen
Our Catering & Hospitality Apprenticeship will 2 Diploma in Food, Beverage and Professional
equipment, basic food preparation and
give you a real flavour of what it is like to work Cookery Studies. Content
cooking, serving food and drink, customer
front of house or in the kitchen of a restaurant,
The courses are delivered full-time over the service, healthy eating and food safety as well Units studied will include: health & safety in
hotel, café or kitchen.
course of one year and are designed for as personal development units such as working catering and hospitality, various forms of food
those seeking a career in the catering and towards goals, healthy living and managing preparation, food service, customer service,
Entry Requirements hospitality sector. your own money. legislation and industry skills.
Apprenticeships Level 3
Four GCSEs at grades 9-3 and a Each full-time course includes an element of
real work experience to enhance the classroom Progression Progression
Level 2 Qualification in Hospitality or
and practical modules within the programmes. Level 2 Diploma in Professional Food and Apprenticeship in Catering and Hospitality
Professional Cookery.
Beverage Service. Employment as e.g. or on to employment within the catering and
Apprentice Level 2 trainee waiting staff, trainee cook or trainee hospital sector in roles such as waiting staff or
Four GCSEs at grades 9-3. housekeeping assistant. trainee chef/cook.
40 41APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES
Courses start with the Award in
Entry Requirements
Construction Skills and build up to the
Apprentice Level 2 Level 3 Construction Crafts Diploma.
Four GCSEs at grades 9-2 or
equivalent qualification. The courses are delivered full-time
over the course of one year and are
Advanced Apprentice Level 3 designed for those seeking a career
Level 2 Apprenticeship or in construction.
equivalent qualification.
Each full-time course includes an element
Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4 of real work experience to enhance the
An Apprenticeship at Level 3 (only available classroom and practical modules within
in some subject areas). the programmes.
Course Content
Choose from either;
AWARD IN
In total, there were Brickwork (Apprentice Level 2 or
Advanced Apprentice Level 3) CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
296,093 Carpentry & Joinery (Apprentice Level 2 or Entry Requirements
firms in the British Advanced Apprentice Level 3) There are no entry requirements for
construction industry this qualification.
Painting & Decorating (Apprentice Level 2
as of the third or Advanced Apprentice Level 3)
quarter of 2016 Content
Plastering (Apprentice Level 2 or
Advanced Apprentice Level 3) You will study units including: site
carpentry, paint finishing, brickwork. Maths
and English will also form part of the
Progression
course and it will involve some real work
You can expect to be qualified within experience.
a maximum of three years and your
Say to
progression could include a higher level
Progression
qualification, a promotion at work or higher
education in college or university. Construction Skills Diploma Programme
Level 1.
building up
to the top
CONSTRUCTION
The UK construction industry is growing at a rapid rate and accounts
for several million of the country’s jobs. If physical work is your bag, our
apprenticeships and diplomas could put you on the working ladder in
building, civil engineering and a host of other career pathways.
42 43to success
Emmanuel Nyahe, Level 3 Diploma in Wood Occupations
Before starting at Furness College in September 2015, I had
studied carpentry as an apprentice in Ghana. Being at the College
I like to challenge myself and learn new skills, which is why in the
future I’d like to study IT to learn computer-aided design.
One of my goals is to pursue a career in property development
through my own construction company and I think the skills learnt
at the College will help me achieve this. I’d like to inspire other
students at Furness College to work hard and take on challenges in
order to help them build their future careers.
CONSTRUCTION SKILLS DIPLOMA CONSTRUCTION SKILLS DIPLOMA
PROGRAMME LEVEL 1 PROGRAMME LEVEL 2
You choose to study this Diploma in one of the You choose to study this course in one
following areas: Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, of the following areas: Brickwork, Carpentry &
Painting & Decorating or Plastering. Joinery, Painting & Decorating or Plastering.
Entry Requirements Entry Requirements CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS DIPLOMA PROGRAMME LEVEL 3
Two GCSEs at grades 3-1 Level 1 Construction Skills Diploma
(including Maths and English). or equivalent. Entry Requirements Progression
Level 2 Diploma with an interest in the Employment as a bricklayer, plasterer,
Content Content construction industry. painter & decorator, carpenter or joiner.
It includes a Level 1 qualification in an appropriate It includes a Level 2 qualification in an appropriate
craft and will give you an understanding of the craft. Maths and English will also form part of the Content
construction industry. Maths and English will also course and it will involve some real work experience.
The course is available in four crafts:
form part of the course and it will involve some real
Trowel Occupations, Wood Occupations,
work experience. Progression Decorative Occupations, Plastering
Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma. Occupations. Maths and English will also
Progression Employment as a trainee bricklayer, plasterer, form part of the course and it will involve
Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship within the painter & decorator, carpenter or joiner. some real work experience.
construction industry.
FIND OUT MORE furness.ac.uk/construction
44 45Education
APPRENTICESHIP IN
EARLY YEARS
Entry Requirements
Apprentice Level 2
A good standard of English, Maths and ICT.
GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-2 is
desirable.
Advanced Apprentice Level 3
Level 2 Early Years qualification or
relevant experience.
GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-3.
Progression
You can expect to be qualified within
a maximum of three years and your
progression could include a higher level
qualification, a promotion at work or
higher education in college or university.
APPRENTICESHIP IN
SUPPORTING TEACHING &
LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
Say to
Entry Requirements
Apprentice Level 2
Four GCSEs at grades 9-3 (including
English Language and Maths).
Advanced Apprentice Level 3
See page 30
the tools to
Level 2 Early Years or TA qualification (or
relevant experience) and GCSE English. for the full list of
apprenticeships in
Progression Early Years we offer
You can expect to be qualified within at Furness College
a maximum of three years and your
teach
progression could include a promotion
at work, higher education in college or
Keen to make a difference university or a Foundation Degree in
to young people’s lives and Children, Young People & Their Services at
looking for a fun, rewarding Furness College.
career that offers diversity
every single day? Our courses
will give you a comprehensive
schooling in what it takes to
be top of the class at teaching.
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