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UTC Derby Pride Park Y12 Prospectus 2021/2022
Do you want
more than just
qualifications?
We offer Post 16 students with a passion
for science and technology personalised
learning in a professional environment with
proven pathways into sought-after university
courses, employment and apprenticeships.
University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are government-
funded science and technology academies
developed with employers and universities to
focus on the skills the UK needs for the future.
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Introduction
From Richie Wheatcroft, Principal
Welcome to UTC Derby Pride Park! We are a purpose-built
13-19 specialist academy located on Pride Park in Derby, a
focal point for business and industry.
Students in Year 12 and Year 13 Our unique combination quality careers, working with top
can study different combinations of technical and academic employers, including Bombardier,
of A Levels and technical curriculum is complemented by Rolls-Royce and Toyota, as well as
qualifications for exciting a rich personal development NHS Foundation Trusts, Joined Up
pathways in: programme and extensive Care Derbyshire and Derby City
employer engagement to help Council.
• Engineering each student develop to their full
• Health & Life Sciences potential. Our higher education sponsor,
University of Derby, and
Our success is measured in the our employer partners are
great results and destinations represented on the governing
that our students achieve. body and work closely with the
All of our Year 11 graduates UTC and the students to develop
progress on to further studies, their employability skills and
apprenticeships or employment, provide work placements.
with most choosing to stay on at
the UTC for Post 16 studies. Our For students who want more than
Year 13 graduates have secured just qualifications, we provide an
competitive university places, all-round education focused on
as well as sought-after higher future progression. I look forward
or degree apprenticeships and to meeting you at one of our
employment. events – whether virtual or at the
UTC – and to sharing with you
We bring education and the great opportunities that UTC
business together in a way Derby Pride Park provides at Key
that gives our students the Stage 5.
very best preparation for high
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Joining a Leading
UTC Academy Trust
UTC Derby Pride Park is now part of The Sheffield
UTC Academy Trust, which is at the forefront of UTC
developments across England.
The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust already runs two UTCs graded Ofsted ‘Good’. The
first was opened in 2013, one of the first UTCs to open in the country, offering two
technical specialisms, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing and Creative Digital
Media. Given the strong recruitment and positive progress of students at this first UTC,
a second UTC was opened in Sheffield in September 2016 offering three additional
technical specialisms, Health Sciences, Sport Science and Computing to develop young
people for jobs in the growing health tech sector. Both Sheffield UTCs offer Year 9 and
Year 12 places and recruitment has been strong.
Welcome from Nick Crew, Executive Principal
A big vision lies at the heart of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust to develop the next
generation of Britain’s engineers, designers, technicians and scientists, who together will
help to solve the global challenges that lie ahead of us and revive a strong economy.
These highly skilled young people will be the innovators and enterprising employees of
tomorrow, helping to create new industries and providing much-needed talent for existing
businesses and public services in this region and beyond.
Further information about The Sheffield UTC Academy
Trust can be found on the website at utcsheffield.org.uk
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Top Reasons
for choosing UTC Derby Pride Park
1 4
Breadth and Extensive personal
depth of employer development
engagement programme focused
on professional skills
2
State-of-the-art
5
facilities Expert teaching
in specialist classes
3
A pipeline for
6
competitive Professional, mature
apprenticeships learning environment
and study courses
“Working so closely with companies such as
Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Bombardier has allowed Our higher education partner
us to develop relationships and work with
We are extremely proud to work with our key
people in industry which has really prepared us
sponsor, University of Derby. We benefit from
for life after the UTC. The employer experiences the technical knowledge of the University’s
have changed the way I see work. It’s no longer academic experts and UTC students also have
something I have to do, but something I want to access to the facilities at the University.
do in my area.” Year 13 graduate
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Employer-Led
Learning
Working with employers and universities is
at the heart of everything we do at the UTC,
providing students with real-life problem-solving
challenges, mentoring and work experience.
Curriculum Placements
You will participate in projects related to the world of work that Work experience at the UTC is all about matching your interests
have been designed by our employer and university partners with specific employer and project opportunities, so that you
in collaboration with our expert teaching staff, as well as gain a real insight into what it is like to work in the sector.
benefitting from master classes and feedback on your work
Trips and Tours
from top professionals.
Mentoring You will visit a wide range of employer premises, including high
profile companies and organisations, as well as participate in
The chance to meet regularly with employers relevant to your national competitions and events.
interests and career aspirations is a key part of how the UTC
will build your confidence and skills.
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Industry
Standard
Facilities
Preparing students for State-of-the-art facilities
the workplace include:
Engineering workshop that has the latest
Our Engineering facilities were designed with Rolls-
in CAD machines, together with milling
Royce and Toyota to ensure that the machinery in our
workshops is of equivalent standard to the equipment machines, lathes and welding bays.
they use with their apprentices. High-spec prototyping facilities with eight
3D printers, routers and laser cutters for
We have now introduced a new Healthcare suite,
producing things designed by the students,
developed in discussion with our partners at the
University of Derby, the NHS and Joined Up Care
linked to manufacture, design and product
Derbyshire. prototyping.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) suite with 21
specialist PCs.
Five Science laboratories with a large
preparation room for practical teaching
Specialist laboratory rooms supporting
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Healthcare suite with a hospital ward set
up complete with scrub suits, computerised
mannequin, observation machines and
simulation equipment.
Opportunities to visit and use University of
Derby and NHS training facilities relating to
Life Science and Health Science specialist
areas.
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Destinations,
Destinations,
Destinations
The culture of the UTC is all
about destinations – we
focus on where students are
going, not just on grades.
Sample of our Year 13 destinations: 100%
• Adult Nursing at De • Engineering at • Mechanical of our Year 13
Montfort University University of Derby Engineering at
• Aerospace • Machine Sheffield Hallam students go
Technology at Engineering University
Coventry University Apprenticeship • Mechanical on to a positive
• Chemistry at
University of
with Rolls-Royce
• Marketing at
Engineering at
University of Derby destination
Liverpool
• Chemistry with
Nottingham
Trent University
• Mechatronics at De
Montfort University
including
Drug Discovery at
University of Bath
• Mathematics at
Coventry University
• Motorsport
Engineering at
university,
• Civil Engineering at
Coventry University
• Mechanical
Engineering at De
University of Derby
• Space Engineering
higher and
• Computer Games Montfort University Programme at degree
Programming at the National
University of Derby Space Academy apprenticeships
or employment.
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Kieran Vickers Caitlin Ault
Distinction Merit Merit in Engineering
A* in English, A in Chemistry and C in
technical qualifications
Physics at A Level
Destination: Aerospace Technology
Destination: Chemistry at University of
University of Coventry
Liverpool
“I moved to the UTC because it was more
specialised in terms of Engineering and “I was quite shy at my previous school,
offered a more practical course. Even but when I came to the UTC I experienced
though my old school offered Engineering, a sense of community and the smaller
they didn’t have the same level of facilities classes meant I grew in confidence.”
or links with top employers like the UTC..”
Ewan Carson
Mollie-Beth Harrison A in Chemistry, B in Physics and C in Maths
at A Level
Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level
Destination: Chemistry with Drug Discovery
Destination: Adult Nursing at De Montfort
at University of Bath
University
“I’ve developed soft skills alongside
“The UTC is a happy, friendly environment.
my studies such as my confidence and
The opportunities to see industry and
teamwork through working on industry
talk to different people are really good
projects and in groups with my peers
and not something I’d have experienced
on challenging projects. These skills will
at my previous school. It means you can
help me when I go to university and have
think about what you want to do and hear
prepared me for life beyond the UTC.”
about other people’s roles within industry
first-hand.”
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Student
Experience
We offer a mature, professional environment
where you will be treated as an adult. In
Post 16, you have the option to wear your
own personal business dress, rather than
the standard business dress that younger
students wear.
You will enjoy the freedoms of being in Post 16, with more
“I enjoyed taking part in the Field
emphasis on developing your independent learning capabilities
Gun competition with the Navy ready for university or the workplace.
and have had opportunities to link
my studies with top employers. It’s not all study – we also offer a wide range of enrichment
One unit I studied linked with activities to help you build your personal skills and give you
material for your CV ready for UCAS and job or apprenticeship
Toyota and they briefed us with applications.
designing a system that would
enable the 16 valves to be fitted Each year we review the programme of activities to ensure that
that could be used within a it offers a selection of options our current student base will
enjoy as well as gain from. Sample activities include:
production system. That is an
experience I wouldn’t have had at • Art • Film club
my old school.” Year 13 graduate • Board games • Newsletter
• CANSAT • Royal Navy Challenge
• Chess • Royal Navy Junior
• Drama (Production Leaders Field Gun
of Inspector Calls) (which we won 2019)
• F1 in schools
10Chesterfield
39 minutes
28 minutes
Long Eaton
Transport Links 20 minutes
22 minutes
Nottingham
Our high-tech building is located on Pride Park on the edge of 35 minutes
Derby city centre, just moments away from the main railway 36 minutes
56 minutes
station. Fittingly as a centre of excellence for engineering, we
stand in the place that was once home to the city’s thriving railway Ripley
manufacturing industry. 21 minutes
Pride Park hosts Derby College, Derby Arena and the Pride Park Stadium, home ground of Derby 53 minutes
County FC, as well as a host of businesses. Stoke
The UTC is well served with transport links, with easy access by bus, rail and road. This means 50 minutes
that it is easy for students to attend from across the region. 59 minutes
11Core
Curriculum
Studying in Year 12 and Year 13 at UTC Derby Pride Park is focused and
personal. You will join others who are passionate about their subjects and
learn with expert teachers in specialist classes.
The emphasis is very much on developing all-round professionalism so you will spend time outside the
classroom working with employers and engaging in our nationally recognised personal development
curriculum, Global Cultural Learning.
Our network of employer partners will ensure that you leave the UTC well connected with an exceptional
awareness of how to succeed in your chosen field.
12Flexible routes
We offer a variety of study options dependent on your interests and ambitions.
The BTEC qualifications for our two specialist pathways in Engineering and Health & Life Sciences come
in different sizes – Extended Certificate, Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma. All Level 3
BTEC awards gain UCAS points providing a strong base for progression to university. You can combine BTEC
qualifications with A Levels in different ways to achieve your preferred route – university or apprenticeships
– or you can keep your options open for both.
Route 1 Technical Certificate / A Level choices
Core Technical and Extended Certificate + 2 or 3 A Levels to complement
A level pathway (= 0.5/1 A Level) your specialism
in Engineering
Route 2 Foundation Diploma or Health & Life
+ 2 or 3 A Levels
Combined (= 1.5 A Levels) Sciences include:
+ Core Maths + an
English Language
Route 3 Diploma
Extended Project Maths
Technical (= 2 A Levels)
Qualification (EPQ) Further Maths
(potentially)
Route 4 + Extended
Biology
Extended Certificate Chemistry
Applied Science Applied Science
Certificate
specialist pathway + 1 or 2 A Levels Physics
Level 3 Core Maths
Level 3 Extended
Route 5 Extended Diploma + Applied Science
Project (potentially)
Vocational (= 3 A Levels) or 1 A Level
Ask us about our one-year technical foundation course. Build your skills,
broaden your experience, and progress onto a Level 3 qualification.
13Specialising in
Engineering
If you like to get to the bottom of how things work, solve
problems, invent and make, Engineering is for you. You could
be helping to design and construct visionary buildings,
developing the latest green technology to save the planet,
or inventing new medical devices to improve healthcare.
Engineering is a combination of science and maths used to solve real-life problems.
There are lots of different types of engineers who work in all sorts of places -
offices, laboratories, hospitals, hi-tech manufacturing, to name a few.
The Engineering specialism at UTC Derby Pride Park will provide you with the
knowledge and skills to work across this diverse and growing sector. You will learn
in state-of-the-art facilities, high-spec prototyping workshops and sophisticated
machine suites – working on challenges set by employers that will stretch you and
build your industry skills.
Find out more:
utcderby.org.uk/engineering
14Employer-led projects
You might be working with Rolls-Royce to develop your
practical skills, or with Toyota investigating different
manufacturing methods.
Or perhaps you will work with the Royal Navy in their
Junior Field Gun competition, or learn how to develop a
product to meet a specification with Bombardier.
Derby and its surrounding area has
a global reputation for transport
equipment manufacturing. This
strength is built on over 175 years of
innovation and manufacturing expertise.
The sector covers the production
of aerospace, automotive and rail
transport vehicles and employs over
20,000 people.
The Institute for Innovation in
Sustainable Engineering is based at At KS5, you will study Level 3
the University of Derby to support BTEC in Engineering alongside
advanced manufacturing businesses courses including A Levels
and engineering companies in the region.
See full curriculum details
on pages 12 and 13.
15These are some of
the employers you
will be working with:
Our students go on to some
of the best universities
in the country.
Past students have gone to destinations
such as University of Leeds, University of
Nottingham, University of York – as well
as highly sought-after apprenticeships
with companies like Bombardier, Rolls-
Royce and SNC Lavalin.
16Amandip
engineering because you can the opportunity to try out several
go from designing something to departments which has been a
creating it and seeing your end great insight into the company.”
Phagura product. It’s very rewarding. At
the UTC we covered processes
like milling, welding and turning,
Amandip and other staff from
Rolls-Royce are currently working
Engineering and I was able to put that on with the Year 11 students at
the UTC on an employer project.
my applications for higher
Alumnus education.” The students are designing and
developing a piston system for an
Amandip joined the UTC After completing his A Levels, engine.
Amandip was accepted
in Year 12 to study an onto an Engineering Higher “At the UTC I had access to
Extended Diploma in Apprenticeship with Rolls-Royce industry standard facilities, and
we focused on real-life projects
Engineering. and continues to work with them.
and manufacturing. Being
“I’m originally from Derby so “I work at Rolls-Royce, specifically equipped with this knowledge
I have seen the impact that within the service department, gave me a better understanding
engineering has had on the city and I’m really enjoying my time of how things are produced in
and that’s always influenced me. there. I currently work in the industry and helped me get to
Having a focus on engineering MEM (Management of Engine where I am today. It is great
isn’t the norm in other schools Maintenance) team which means to be able to see the students
so I moved to the UTC to study I help to develop initiatives to developing their skills and now
in Year 12 because it does save money on maintenance. I am the one helping them and
something different. I enjoy The apprenticeship has given me working with them.”
17Specialising in
Health &
Life Sciences
Are you curious about how the living world works? How humans, animals and plants
are made up and how they function? Do you want to solve problems, be involved
in caring and help make a difference? You could enjoy Health & Life Sciences.
Our Health & Life Sciences pathway will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work across
numerous areas of health and social care as well as the bioscience sector which develops
biological solutions to help improve life for humans, animals and the environment.
As a specialist science and technology centre, we will help you to develop the kind of technical and scientific
skills which the healthcare sector increasingly needs alongside personal skills such as caring, communication
and teamwork. We are proud of the close links we have with the University of Derby, the NHS and Joined
Up Care Derbyshire, which allows us to prepare our students for employment and university study.
Find out more:
utcderby.org.uk/health
18Jobs in the Health & Life
Sciences sector include:
Nurse
Speech Therapist
Social Worker
Clinical Researcher
Paramedic
Physiotherapist
Biotechnologist
Midwife
At KS5, you will study Level
3 BTEC in Applied Science
Psychologist
alongside A Levels. Dietician
See full curriculum details on pages 12 and 13.
19Working with Employers
The Health & Life Sciences specialism
at the UTC has been developed with the
NHS, Joined Up Care Derbyshire and the
University of Derby and will be supported
by a wide range of professionals working in
the field as the specialism develops.
Derby and the surrounding area is part of the third largest
centre of expertise for medical technologies in the UK.
Together with Nottingham, the area is home to over 200
medical technology firms including some of the largest
Health & Life Sciences businesses such as Walgreens Boots
Alliance and Pennine Healthcare.
You could be part of this growing sector.
“I decided I wanted to go into the NHS and
help people. This pandemic has enforced
that I want to do something more
meaningful with my life and help people,
and I’ve always really enjoyed Biology.”
Year 13 graduate now studying Adult Nursing
20Employer-led
projects
You will work on employer projects with
employers, including the NHS and Derby
University.
These projects will support your technical
learning and may cover areas such as
diseases and infections, laboratory
techniques, medical physics and its
applications, monitoring and maintaining
health, chemical reactions or the nervous
and endocrine system.
21Pathways
We want to ensure that you are equipped for a fulfilling and rewarding career, whether you
progress onto an apprenticeship, into university, or directly into employment.
At every stage, you will have access to independent advice This is combined with work experience in both Year 12 and
and guidance as well as tutor and mentor support to help you Year 13, extensive opportunities to meet with employers
choose the right option for you. and work on industry projects, to assist students in making
informed decisions. As a result, we have a track record of
Our dedicated careers advisers work with students to ensure 100% of students progressing successfully onto further
they make the most appropriate choices for their post-18 studies, apprenticeships and employment.
pathway. The UTC places great emphasis on professional
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
for all students.
University
Foundation degree
Undergraduate degree
Well paid job
Master’s degree
UTC Derby in Engineering,
Pride Park Health &
KS5 College Social Care, Those work
Years 12 & 13 Higher National
A Levels & Certificates & Diplomas
Biosciences placements that the
Technical or another staff at UTC worked
Foundation Degrees
Qualifications in science and hard to secure for me
STEM specialist really allowed me to
pathways technology network and make
Higher & Degree related sector connections that I still
Apprenticeships
have today.”
Entry with A Levels and/
or Technical Qualifications Abdul, now at the National
Space Academy
22Apply Today
We offer a range of taster events
and talks for both parents/
carers and potential students.
Please come along and meet
with our Principal, Richie
Wheatcroft, and find out more
about UTC Derby Pride Park.
Full details of these events
are available on our website:
www.utcderby.org.uk/events
23UTC Derby Pride Park is part of
The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust
The Trust has a clear vision to prepare
our students for high quality careers in
major growth areas of the UK and global
economies – Engineering & Advanced
Manufacturing, Creative & Digital
Industries, Computing, Health and Sport
Sciences and Health & Life Sciences. We
provide a rounded education to develop
the professional, personal and technical
skills that employers want.
All of our students achieve a set of
qualifications endorsed by both our
university and employer partners, enabling
them to progress to top universities as well
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