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VIRTUAL TASTER
EVENTS
We would love nothing more than to invite you in to
Riverside College to our annual Open Events, and as soon
as it is safe to do so we will give you the opportunity to
come and look around.
For now, you can ‘Access all Areas’ of the college from
the safety of your own home by registering for our Virtual
Open Events.
Our Virtual Open Events will include tours, demonstrations,
presentations and videos. Throughout the event you
will be able to get answers to any questions you have
directly from our college Principal, course leaders and our
02 admissions and support teams through our live chat.
Register below to discover more about what we have on
offer for you at Riverside College. We will contact you
closer to the event with more information.
We hope you had the
opportunity to visit our
virtual taster event
over the summer!
The online events will take place: Please register for these events at:
riverside.onlineopendays.com
Wednesday 18th November 2020 4pm – 7pm or hold your smartphone camera
Thursday 4th March 2021 4pm – 7pm
over the QR Code
Scan here
Wednesday 17th March 2021 4pm – 7pm
to register
CONTENTS
Welcome 4
Construction, Plumbing 34
Outstanding results 5
and Electrical Services
Reasons to choose Riverside College 6
Ofsted Outstanding 7
Celebrating achievements 8
Early Years and Education 40
Students to be proud of 10
College life and enrichment 14
Personal and academic support 16
Engineering and Motor Vehicle 42
Work experience and industry placements 17
State of the art facilities 18
Hair, Beauty, Nails and Media Makeup 46 03
How to apply 54
How to find us 55
Health, Social Care and Nursing 52
Apprenticeships 22
NOT FOUND WHAT YOU
Business and Retail 26 ARE LOOKING FOR?
• A Levels • Science
• Animal Care • Sport
• Creative Arts • Public Services
Catering and Hospitality 28
• Performing Arts
Try our Cronton Sixth Form Prospectus or visit
the website www.cronton.ac.uk
Computing and IT 32
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WELCOME TO
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
A Centre of Vocational Excellence.
As a student at Riverside College you will be at the We have made significant investments in creating
centre of everything we do. We want you to reach professional industry standard facilities. This ensures
your full potential, whilst also enjoying an inclusive that you develop skills using the latest technology
and supportive college community where you can and equipment essential for today’s job market.
thrive.
Our state of the art facilities include:
We are exceptionally proud of the class of 2020
who, despite the challenges of this year, have • Industry standard training kitchens
achieved outstanding results and progressed on to • Engineering and Construction Skills Centre
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exceptional apprenticeships, jobs and degrees. You • Scholars Training Restaurant
can read about some of them in this prospectus. • Practice Nursery
• Clinical Practice Ward
This summer the college celebrated a 100% • IT and Computing Suites
Vocational pass rate with 88% high grades and • Salons and Nail Bar
40% triple distinction star grades. These results • Indoor and Outdoor Enrichment Areas
demonstrate that the college continues to • LRC (Learning Resource Centre)
consistently perform well above national averages,
meaning the college provides some of the best We are extremely proud of the service we provide
education in the country. to our community and I look forward to making you
welcome at the college in September.
In March 2020 Ofsted inspected the college and we
are delighted that they recognised the tremendous
efforts of our dedicated teaching and support staff,
and the motivation and exemplary behaviour of our Thalia Bell
wonderful students by awarding us with the highest Head of Riverside College
possible grade, Outstanding.
OUTSTANDING RESULTS
This year our students have achieved exceptional results, putting our college
amongst the top in the country. We achieved a 100% pass rate, 88% high grades
and 40% triple distinction star grades, resulting in a record number of our students
progressing to university.
We celebrated 100% pass rates • Early Years & Education 100% • IT 100%
in all of our subjects: • Electrical Installation 100% • Media Makeup 100%
• Beauty 100% • Health & Social Care 100% • Motor Vehicle 100%
• Business 100% • Hospitality 100% • Nail Techniques 100%
• Brickwork 100% • Engineering 100% • Painting & Decorating 100%
• Carpentry & Joinery 100% • Gaming Design 100% • Plumbing 100%
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• Construction 100%
100%
PASS RATE
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88%
HIGH GRADES
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REASONS TO CHOOSE
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
There are so many reasons to choose Riverside College. Here are a few important reasons
why we think that you should make Riverside College your number one choice:
Top Results: Outstanding Ofsted:
• 100% Pass Rate The College has been given the highest
• 88% High Grades possible rating by Ofsted who have
• 40% Triple Distinction Star Grades judged the college to be OUTSTANDING.
(equivalent to 3 A* Grades at A Level)
Industry Standard Facilities: Transport:
16 heavily subsidised, dedicated and direct college
• Clinical Practice Ward and Early Years Room
buses from across the area including, Widnes,
• Modern Engineering, Welding and Motor Vehicle
06 Runcorn, Warrington, St Helens, Knowsley, Huyton,
Workshops
Liverpool, Helsby and Frodsham.
• VITA Hair, Beauty and Nail Salons
• State of the art industry standard kitchens and
Scholars Training Restaurant
Outstanding Support and Progression
Opportunities:
Exclusive Links with Industry: Excellent support to help our students reach their
full personal and academic potential and progress
We have links with high profile employers including:
on to employment, apprenticeships and higher
Signature Living, Liverpool Football Club Dining,
Chester Races, The Park Royal Hotel and Spa, education.
Lime Pictures (makers of Hollyoaks), Urban Decay,
The Makeup Store, Steiner Spas, Scottish Power,
Howdens, Bell Group, Bloor Group, Virador, Glen Opportunities to Compete at a National Level:
Dimplex, BAC Mono, the NHS and Merseyside
Our students represent the college nationally and
Police, Evolve, Halton Housing Trust, Plus Dane
Housing. showcase their vocational skills in competitions
such as:
• WorldSkills UK: Beauty, Nails and Makeup
Centres of Excellence in: • SkillBuild UK: Construction
• Hair, Beauty, Media Makeup and Nails • WorldSkills UK: Care
• Catering and Hospitality • Springboard FutureChef
We are Ofsted
OUTSTANDING
Following an inspection early in 2020 the College has been given the highest possible rating
by Ofsted who have judged the college to be OUTSTANDING
Overall effectiveness Outstanding In the report OFSTED praised:
The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
“Staff at all levels have high aspirations for 07
Personal development Outstanding
their learners and apprentices. Consequently,
Leadership and management Outstanding learners and apprentices who study here do
Education programmes exceptionally well”
for young people Outstanding
Provision for learners with
high needs Good “Learners and apprentices are exceptionally
Adult learning programmes Outstanding well motivated and demonstrate extremely
Apprenticeships Outstanding positive attitudes to learning”
“Leaders have exceptional links with local
employers and regional business groups”
“Learners experience a wide range of work
experience opportunities and, as a result, they
develop higher-level interpersonal skills”
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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS
We are proud of all of our students here at Riverside College. Student success is at the heart
of everything we do and celebrating their achievements is extremely important to us. We are
committed to surrounding our students with opportunities to showcase their skills and do
this by participating in local, regional and national events and competitions.
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Sam Meacock, a talented Engineering Apprentice at Caring Nail and Beauty students at Riverside College
Riverside College celebrates winning ‘Apprentice/Young have treated festive shoppers at Dobbies Garden Centre
Person of the Year’ at the Halton Business Awards. to treatments for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Catering students had the opportunity to complete work
Hard working students are recognised each month with experience in the Restaurant at Anfield, the home to
the Riverside Student of the Month Awards. Liverpool Football Club.
After winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK
finals Chloe Woolliscroft is now inspiring others Infrastructure Technician apprentices Josh Davies is celebrating success
to achieve competition success in her official with his employer after receiving two awards at the Science & Technology
role as a Skills Champion. Facilities Council (STFC) Apprenticeship Evening. 09
Media Makeup students showcase their creative talents to an audience of global Riverside apprentices were
designers and celebrities, working on the hair and makeup for top models at London honoured in the Annual
Fashion Week and the 69th Miss World competition. Apprentice of the Year Awards.
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STUDENTS TO BE PROUD OF
Every year our students progress to a wide variety of universities, degrees, apprenticeships and
exciting careers. With students achieving a 100% pass rate, 88% high grades and 40% triple distinction
star grades, plus all of the exceptional opportunities to develop a wide range of skills and experience,
our students really do stand out from the crowd. Here are just a few examples of student progression:
Name Previous School College Course Where Are They Now?
Level 2 NVQ Performing
Aaron Halpin West Derby School Flow Gas, Engineer
Engineering Operations
Wade Deacon High London College of Fashion; Hair, Makeup
Abigail McDonnell Level 2 & 3 Media Makeup and Hair and Prosthetics for Performance
School
Saints Peter and Pauls Haresdon Properties, Brick
Aidan Stewart Level 2 Brickwork
Catholic High School Layer
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Alex Long Gateacre School Level 3 Plumbing Apprenticeship with MECK
St Cuthbert’s Catholic Liverpool John Moores
Alex Nash Level 3 Health and Social Care
High School University, Psychology
Childwall
Alfie Kibbler Level 2 Electrical Installation Liftcare, Lift Engineer
Comprehensive School
Grange Comprehensive Hope University, BEd (Hons)
Amy Doran Level 3 Child Care & Education
School Primary Education
Ormiston Chadwick Edge Hill University, BA (Hons)
Chantelle Foster Level 3 Child Care & Education
Academy Primary Education with QTS
Ormiston Chadwick Riverside College Halton
Charlotte Davies Level 3 Health and Social Care
Academy Health and Social Care
Great Sankey High Athelis Club and Spa, Nail
Destiny Fryer Level 2 Nail Technology
School Technician
Dylan Morley The Grange Academy Level 2 Motor Vehicle Diploma Royal Navy
Katherine Brennan Studio,
Emily Pinnington Cardinal Newman Level 3 Hairdressing (QCF)
Hairdresser
Erin Kelly The Grange Academy Level 2 Nail Technology Employed at Beautiful You
St Nicholas Catholic Town & Country Liverpool,
Ethan Owen Level 1 Joinery
High School JoinerMegan Yates Jose Quispe
Previous School: Previous School:
St Edward’s College The Heath Specialist
Technology College
Course:
Level 3 Media Course:
Makeup Level 3 Motor
Vehicle
Progression:
Givenchy, training Progression:
to be in Artistry Apprenticeship with
Team Husco
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Kane Spencer Jessica Swales
Previous School: Previous School:
St Gregory’s Wade Deacon High
Catholic High School
School
Course:
Course: Level 3 Professional
Level 2 Engineering Cookery
Progression: Progression:
Apprenticeship with Mitchells & Butlers,
Barton Drilling Ltd Management
Programme
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STUDENTS TO BE PROUD OF
Name Previous School College Course Where Are They Now?
Guy Linskey Gateacre School Level 3 Engineering Technology AA Fencing, Welder
Wade Deacon High Edge Hill University, BA (Hons)
Jack Sumner Level 3 Child Care & Education
School Primary Education
The Heath Specialist Level 2 Diploma in Electrical
Jack Winder Apprenticeship with KDE
Technology College Installation
St Chads Catholic and Liverpool John Moores
Level 3 Multimedia Computing &
Jake Young Church of England High University, BSc Computer
Security
School Security
Liverpool City College,
Wade Deacon High Level 3 Advanced Professional
Jessica Swales Catering and Hospitality Event
School Cookery
management programme
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Ormiston Chadwick Liverpool John Moores
Jordan Richards Level 3 Health and Social Care
Academy University, Nursing
Hope University, BA (Hons)
Katie Bell Gateacre School Level 3 Child Care & Education
Criminology and Psychology
Lauren Ellams Halewood Academy Level 1 Media Make Up and Hair Apprentice with Monti Bellow
St Julie’s Catholic High
Leah Dooley Level 3 Health and Social Care Edge Hill University, Nursing
School
Liverpool John Moores
Leah Lunt St Edmund Arrowsmith Level 3 Health and Social Care University, Psychology /
Sociology
Woolton Golf Club, Beauty
Lois Whitelam Halewood Academy Level 3 Beauty Therapy
Therapist
Calderstones High
Lucy Whittaker Level 1 Hairdressing Hairs To You, Hairdresser
School
Edge Hill University, BA (Hons)
Mia Jones The Grange Academy Level 3 Child Care & Education
Primary Education with QTS
Sandymoor Ormiston
Nathaniel Keogh Level 2 Motor Vehicle Diploma RAF
AcademyDestiny Fryer Ciaran Constable
Previous School: Previous School:
Great Sankey High Wade Deacon High
School School
Course: Course:
Level 3 Beauty & Level 2 Engineering
Level 2 Nails
Progression:
Progression: Apprenticeship with
Athelis Spa, Knitwire Products
Therapist
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Melissa Kneale Megan Clough
Previous School: Previous School:
The Grange St Edmund
Academy Arrowsmith
Catholic High
Course:
School
Level 3 Media
Makeup Course:
Level 3 Engineering
Progression:
The University of Progression:
Bolton, Special Apprenticeship with
Effects Makeup Shearfab Ltd
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COLLEGE LIFE
AND ENRICHMENT
During your time at Riverside College you will have the
opportunity to take part in a number of different enrichment
activities. These will increase the enjoyment of your studies
and equip you for further success. There are many to choose
from so here’s a little taster of some of them:
Sport
The college’s ‘WellFit’ programme is designed to help
students to stay active and offers them the opportunity to
take part in different sports and activities including:
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• Race for Life • Fitness Classes
• Boxing • Table Tennis
• Badminton • 5-a-side Football
• Ice Skating • Yoga
• NetballCompetitions
Students have the opportunity to compete
in competitions in the UK and overseas,
such as the WorldSkills UK competitions.
Awards and Celebrations
Student achievements are celebrated
regularly with student of the month and
annual awards ceremonies.
Trips and Visits
Each year we offer a large number of trips
and visits for all students to take part in.
We will resume trips as and when it is safe to
do so.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
The LRC provides students with a wide range 15
of the latest computer facilities, online and
offline resources and support to help you
with your course.
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PERSONAL AND
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
At Riverside College, we work in partnership with you • Helping you with language skills if English is not your
to make sure that you realise both your full personal first language
and academic potential. Enjoying college life • Identifying and exploring your individual learning
and becoming fully involved will create an needs and exam support
unforgettable experience.
We have a team of tutors and support workers who
You will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will be work with students who have disabilities or learning
there alongside you every step of the way to guide difficulties/differences such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and
you through college life and help you make decisions Asperger’s Syndrome.
on both a personal and academic level.
Student Services
16 We have an experienced health and wellbeing team.
Parents Will Receive
Welfare is their priority and they can support you with
• Invitations to welcome / progress evenings
any personal difficulties or obstacles you may encounter
and progress reports
during your time at college.
• Invitations to celebrate and acknowledge
excellent work and attainment
Our Student Services team can also help you with:
• Prompt contact in the event of poor attendance or
• Career decisions and higher education routes
progress
including UCAS applications
• Job vacancies and employment opportunities
Study Support
• Managing your finances and financial assistance
We have a dedicated Study Support team who are • Individual support if you have any personal difficulties
always on hand to assist you with:
• Organising / planning your work and time Ofsted Said
management “Managers, teachers and staff provide learners and
• Arranging for additional workshops in skills such as apprentices with excellent and impartial careers
English, Maths and IT information, advice and guidance before and during their
• Developing your study skills and arranging programmes”
specialist equipment if neededWORK EXPERIENCE AND
INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
Work experience is an integral part of all Industry placements offer:
courses at Riverside College. Students • Fantastic opportunities to gain hands on practical skills
undertaking Level 1, 2 or 3 courses will in a real life working environment
complete industry placements as part of their • Great networking opportunities to make industry links
and help with future careers
course. These placements will range from 5
• The chance to experience more than one setting to
to 60 days depending on the type and level of help make future career choices
course and will take place in a work setting. • The opportunity to enhance CV or university
applications with practical skills and experiences
Some courses require students to complete one • Potential job or apprenticeship after successful
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courses require students to attend their placement
on a weekly basis. Ofsted Said
At Riverside we have a dedicated team of Industry “Leaders have exceptional links with local employers and
Placement Officers to support students and make regional business groups”
sure placements are meaningful and successful.
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STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE
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STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES
ENGINEERING, WELDING AND MOTOR VEHICLE WORKSHOPS
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COMPUTING AND BUSINESS SUITESSCHOLARS TRAINING RESTAURANT AND KITCHENS
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AND EARLY YEARS EDUCATION
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APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeship Career Paths:
• Accountancy
• Brickwork
• Business Administration
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Catering
• Customer Service
• Digital Marketing
• Electrical Installation
• Engineering
• Hairdressing
• Health and Social Care
• IT Infrastructure Technician
Thomas Waring • Laboratory Technician
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Studying: Level 3 Joinery Apprenticeship • Painting and Decorating
• Plumbing
Employer: Plus Dane Housing
• Science Manufacturing
• Team Leading and Management
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity • Welding
to earn while you learn
At Riverside College we have an excellent track record of delivering Unique Benefits
high quality apprenticeships across the region with outstanding
• Receive support from our
achievement rates and destinations. By choosing an apprenticeship
dedicated team of recruitment
with us you will be able to:
and apprenticeship mentors
• Get a real job and continue your education • Opportunities to enter Skills
• Work alongside experienced staff Competitions
• Earn a wage and get holiday pay while your training is paid for • Become an Apprenticeship
• Be given time for study related to your role Ambassador
(equivalent of one day a week)
• Gain hands-on experience and learn skills that employers want,
helping shape your future career
• Choose from a wide range of industries and organisationsBy successfully completing your apprenticeship, you’ll have gained the
confidence and skills needed to progress in your chosen career
What’s involved?
You will need to be employed usually for a minimum All apprenticeships lead to industry recognised
of 30 hours a week or more. Apprenticeships can standards or qualifications including maths and
last between 12 - 48 months depending on the English. Some apprenticeships also require an
apprenticeship and if you have any previous experience. assessment at the end of the programme to
Your employer will commit to providing you with at least assess and grade the apprentice’s ability and
20% off the job training, whether that be at college or in
competence in their job role.
the workplace.
Who can apply?
Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, living in England and there is no upper age limit.
All vacancies clearly state what entry requirements are needed for the job being advertised. There will be different
entry requirements depending on the industry, job role and apprenticeship level.
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Name Level Equivalent educational level
Intermediate 2 5 GCSE passes at grade A* - C or 9 - 4
Advanced 3 2 A Level passes / Level 3 Diploma / International Baccalaureate
Higher 4, 5, 6, and 7 Foundation degree and above
Degree 6 and 7 Bachelor’s or Masters degree
(Equivalent table – apprentice qualification compared to traditional qualification)
How much can you earn?
Levels of starting salaries for apprentices are variable and are dependent on many factors such as:
• The level of apprenticeship you apply for
• The sector you are working in e.g. engineering, health care, sciences, administration etc
• The type of employer you are working for e.g. small business, large corporation, public or private sector
• Your age, experience and existing qualifications
The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is currently £3.90 per hour, but the majority of our employers pay more
than this. The Apprenticeship Pay Survey for 2016 estimated the average gross hourly pay was £6.70 per hour for a
Level 2 and 3 apprentices.
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Celebrating Apprentices
The Riverside College Apprenticeship team work closely with employers to develop skills and enhance experiences for
apprentices. Each year the college celebrates National Apprenticeship Week to highlight the success of the Riverside
Apprentices.
Koura Bell Group
“The things I enjoy most about an apprenticeship is “The Bell Group invest in my training; they give me
meeting new people in the office, communicating lots of chances to gain extra qualifications.”
with customers around the world and getting paid
24 Tony Ierston, Bell Group Apprentice
to learn on the job.”
Macy Dyer, Business Administration Apprentice
“The apprenticeship scheme for me is a fantastic “As a business, we’ve got over 20 Bell Group
win win opportunity. We get to bring fresh new Academies across the country. Riverside College is
talent into the company. New perspectives, very the only academy we have in the North West region
open minded. We get to train the apprentice in and it currently has six apprentices. As a business we
the breadth of business functions, real jobs, real believe in apprenticeships, it really works for us.”
opportunities for us.”
Ken Worship, Bell Group
Dave Smith, Business ManagerShearfab Ltd Congratulations to all of the 2020
award winners.
Each year the achievements of the top performing
apprentices are recognised in the annual
Apprentice Awards Evening.
Riverside Apprenticeships of the Year 2020
Name Apprenticeship Employer
Kathryn Bradley Health and Social Warrington and
Care Halton Hospital NHS
“Hopefully in 5 years’ time I will be a qualified welder Foundation Trust
and possibly go down the route of a mentoring role.
Oliver Collins Functional Skills Evolve Facility Services
I would like to give something back to people who
Limited
are in my position now.”
Macy Dyer Business Koura
Megan Clough, Welding Apprentice Administration and
Customer Service
Callum Fagan Plumbing and DT Plumbing and
Heating Heating
Tony Ierston Brickwork and Bell Group
Painting and 25
Decorating
Michael McKenna Electrical Installation Sure Safe Electrics
(Widnes)
Jack Morrison Welding and Warrington Fabrications
Fabrication
“Megan started her apprenticeship in September Jamie Mottram Engineering Gildon Lymm
2019 and since then, her skills as a welder have Hydraulics
gone from strength to strength. She is a valued Francisco Jose Reyes Catering and Halton Borough
team member and the investment we have made in Medrano Hospitality Council
Megan and our other apprentices has significantly Teigan Risley Accountancy Leavitt Walmsley
benefitted us as a company.” Associates
Anna Johnson, Shearfab Connor Watkinson Carpentry and MJ Gleeson
Joinery
Georgia-Bleu Williams Science and Carpenters Additive
Information
To watch all of the videos Technology
go to:
Demi-Lee Worrall Hairdressing Anya Hair and Beauty
www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/app-videos/ Connor Watkinson Overall Apprentice of the Year
or hold your smartphone
Bell Group Employer of the Year
camera over the QR Code.
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BUSINESS AND RETAIL
Imtinan Khan - Wade Deacon High School
Course: Level 2 Business
Career Paths:
Progression: Level 3 Business • Retail Management / Buying
• Receptionist
• Retail Manager
• Personal Assistant
• Systems Analyst
• Accountant
• Banker
• Stockbroker
• Events Co-ordinator
• Office Manager
• Financial Adviser
• Marketing Assistant
• Human Resources
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At Riverside College, Business Studies comes to life! Unique Experience
Our aim is to equip you with the widest range of up to
• Guest speakers including Stephen
date business skills that will launch your career in this
Hester, CEO of RSA Insurance Group
cutting edge professional environment. • Work placements with large
employers including Marks and
Our provision specialises in a range of business subjects covering Spencer, Bentley Motors, Evolution
retail, marketing, finance, travel and enterprise. Whether you want to • Trips to high profile employers
enter employment, progress to higher education or start your own including Jaguar Land Rover and
business we will ensure that you are prepared for success in the Chester Zoo
modern business world. • International trips including New York
and Paris
Growth Area: Professional and Business Services
• Entrepreneur Academy which
Since 2009 this sector has seen an increase of over 21% will equip you with an achievable
in employment. business plan to start your own
The Professional and Business Services sector is the second largest employer in the business by the end of your course
Liverpool City Region and is a key growth area.Business, IT and Employability Business and Employability Level 2 Technical
Level 1 Introductory Diploma - 1 Year Certificate in Business Admin - 1 Year
During this course you will experience Business, IT This course has been designed to allow you to build
and Employability to enable you to make informed knowledge, master skills and then apply these skills
career choices. You will study a variety of units in practice and is designed for those who eventually
including Developing a Personal Progression Plan want to start a career in business and professional
looking at career options, Researching a Topic, administration. It is an ideal qualification for
Finding Out About Employers in Your Area and learners who are intending to progress directly
Contributing to Running an Event. On completion to employment in an administrative role or to a
of this course you can progress to the Level 2 business administration apprenticeship. You will
Extended Certificate in Business or IT, Level 2 study a variety of units which include Business
Technical Certificate or enter employment within Administrative Environment, Providing Administrative
an office/IT environment. You may also choose an Services and Support, Business Technology and
apprenticeship in Business, Administration, or IT. Processing and Communicating Information.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 2 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3
including English Language and Maths. including English Language and Maths.
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CRONTON SIXTH FORM
Business and Retail Business
Level 2 Extended Certificate - 1 Year Level 3 Extended Diploma - 2 Years
During this course you will study units including, If you have a keen interest in business and
Enterprise in the Business World, Finance for management, then this course would be a great
Business, Working in Business Teams and choice. The course is dynamic, hands on and
Promoting a Brand. This is mainly a coursework- closely linked to current world business events.
based qualification, however there will be one You will study; economics, accounting, marketing,
online assessment in finance and a paper-based entrepreneurship, law and human resource
assessment about marketing. Successful completion management. You will plan real life events, create
of this course could lead to the Level 3 Extended your own business plan and have the opportunity
Diploma in Business, apprenticeships, or to junior to study business on an international trip. Through
roles in the industry. guest speakers and external visits, you will
experience the world of business and develop and
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3
discover skills and insights that you will draw upon in
including English Language and Maths.
the future.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4
including English Language and Maths.
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CATERING AND HOSPITALITY
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
At the Centre of Excellence in Catering and
Hospitality students benefit from training with
Michelin Star Chefs, extensive opportunities for
work experience and our brand new state of the
art kitchens and restaurant.
Students will benefit from exceptional opportunities
including paid work experience with an external catering
and events company. Along with national competitions,
these opportunities will ensure that our student’s CVs
stand out when they progress into employment or on to
university.
100% of students gained employment at the end of
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their course.
Scholars Restaurant and
Training Kitchens
Catering and Hospitality students have the opportunity
to gain practical kitchen and front of house
experience in the college kitchens and Scholars
Training Restaurant. Students will benefit from:
• Modern ‘Scholars’ restaurant with bar and
professional barista coffee machine open to the
public and hosting events for up to 120 people.
• The latest industry facilities including brand new
kitchens with state of the art induction hobs,
salamander grills and digitally programmed ovens
and steamers.NEW TRAINING KITCHENS
State of the Art Training Kitchens
Catering and Hospitality students will have the
opportunity to train in brand new industry standard
training kitchens. The kitchens have been designed
to provide students with a range of different cooking
facilities to enable them to gain different skills and
techniques in preparation for a successful career in
the industry.
Facilities include:
• Top of the range modular kitchen equipment
• A mobile teaching station and separate
teaching area
• Indoor BBQ
• Bakers oven
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• Up and down grills
• Separate prep and cooking areas
• Pastry kitchen
Students will develop high level skills which will enable them to pursue
careers in the rapidly growing Catering and Hospitality industry. Career Paths:
• Chef
Our newly refurbished industry standard production kitchens and restaurant
• Front of House Management
provide students with the opportunity to run their own restaurant and
showcase their skills to the public. • Hospitality Management
• Events Catering
The industry offers career opportunities around the world and quick
• Executive Chef
progression into management roles.
• Events Planner
• Restaurant Manager
• Freelance Catering Services
• Specialist Chef
• Food Technician
• Bar Service
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Professional Food and Beverage Services
Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year
This course is ideal for those wanting a career in
the hospitality industry working in restaurants or
hotels. You will cover a range of subjects including;
menu knowledge, billing, pre-service, table service
and beverage and bar service, silver service, counter
service, carvery and buffet service and table drinks
service. Successful completion of the course can
lead to employment opportunities in hotels, event
catering, restaurants and cruise liners.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including
English Language and Maths.
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Level 3 Diploma - 1 Year
On this course, you will develop your front of house
experience and leadership skills to work at a supervisory
level in the hospitality industry. Working alongside tutors
in Scholars Restaurant and at external events, you will
gain valuable experience of the various restaurant and
management roles. allowing you to develop a high level
of professionalism and service to customers and guests.
You will also have the opportunity to plan and complete
a number of themed events which will help you to
acquire the management skills that industry require
Modules you will study include planning and supervising
service operations, legislation, mixology, management
duties, point of sale procedures and barista/bar skills.
Entry Requirements: Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality
Jasmine Shacklock - Halewood Academy
and Catering and grade 4 in English and Maths.
Currently Studying: Level 3 Professional CookeryCatering and Hospitality
Unique Experience
Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
• Train to work in Michelin Star restaurants
• Teachers who have worked in internationally This course will give you an introduction into the
renowned hotels and restaurants exciting career of catering. During your course
• Brand new kitchen and restaurant you will be involved in both practical & theory
modules which include; knowledge of the catering
• Get real, paid work experience at venues including industry, health & safety, teamwork, preparing &
Signature Living and Chester Races cooking a variety of savoury & sweet foods, work
• Cater for large external events in local and regional placements which will improve your employment
venues opportunities in the catering industry. After this
course, you may progress onto the Level 2
• Take part in national competitions
Diploma in Professional Cooking or obtain work in
• 100% of students gained employment at the end the industry as a Commis Chef.
of their course
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 2
including English Language and Maths.
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Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year Level 3 Advanced Diploma - 1 Year
During this course you will work in our practical On this course, you will work in our professional
kitchens preparing and cooking a variety of local kitchens and Scholars Training Restaurant to
and international savoury and sweet dishes. develop a range of practical skills supported
You will develop your customer service skills with theory work. This will include preparing and
working in Scholars Restaurant, the Riverside cooking complex fish, meat and poultry dishes,
College training restaurant. You will study a range working with dough and pastry, preparing hot and
of subjects including: exploring the catering and cold desserts, teamwork and control of resources,
hospitality industry, food safety, health and safety maintaining a safe working environment and
and menu planning. After completing this course managing all areas of larder and production. You
you can either go into employment or progress on will also do placement with a national events
to the Level 3 Diploma. company and after completing this course, you
can either go into employment in the catering and
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3
hospitality industry or progress to university.
including English Language and Maths.
Entry Requirements: Level 2 Diploma in
Professional Cookery.
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COMPUTING AND IT
Career Paths:
• Games Developer
• Cyber Security
• Web Developer
• Computer Programmer
• Software Tester
• Network Engineer
• Computer Technician
• IT Teacher
• Systems Analyst
• Robotics
• Nanotechnology
Liam Dickson - Wade Deacon High School • Artificial Intelligence
Course: Level 3 IT, Multimedia Computing & Security • Social Media Developer
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Computing and IT are exciting, dynamic and fast moving
subjects and our courses are designed to equip you to
work in a growing industry with many varied employment
opportunities.
Unique experience
• Gain industry qualifications as
Not only do jobs in IT offer great job satisfaction, the demand for well as your main course:
these skills means that good starting salaries are paid especially if > Adobe accredited centre
you specialise in an area such as programming. We are recognised > Microsoft Academy
as a CISCO, Adobe and Microsoft Academy and boast industry > CISCO IT Essentials and CCNA
qualified staff who have worked in a wide variety of areas and also
have their own areas of specialisation. • Trips such as:
> Berlin, Germany
Employment Growth Area: Digital and Creative
> National Video Game Arcade
The UK Digital and Creative sector has doubled in size > Bletchley Park
over the last 10 years.
The Liverpool City Region benefits from unique digital assets and world-leading
facilities, which has resulted in a 77% increase in the sector locally.Business, IT and Employability Information and Creative Technology
Level 1 Introductory Diploma - 1 Year Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate - 1 Year
During this course you will experience Business, IT During this course you will learn how to set up and
and Employability to enable you to make informed maintain computer systems. You will be able to carry
career choices. You will study a variety of units out day-to-day tasks for safely installing hardware and
including Developing a Personal Progression Plan complete practical projects that cover the creative
looking at career options, Researching a Topic, side of IT, including creating digital graphics and
Finding Out About Employers in Your Area and websites. You will also learn new skills in a variety of
Contributing to Running an Event. On completion office software, including creating spreadsheets in
of this course you can progress to the Level 2 Excel and developing databases in Access. Successful
Extended Certificate in Business or IT, Level 2 completion of this course could lead to the Level 3
Technical Certificate or enter employment within Foundation Diploma in IT or Multimedia Computing.
an office/IT environment. You may also choose an The qualification also prepares you for gaining an
apprenticeship in Business, Administration, or IT. apprenticeship or employment in the IT industry.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 2 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3
including English Language and Maths. including English Language and Maths.
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CRONTON SIXTH FORM
IT - Multimedia Computing & Security IT
Level 3 Extended Diploma - 2 Years Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma - 2 Years
You will study a range of subjects enabling you During this course you will study units including:
to develop highly sought after skills valuable to a Programming, Cyber Security, Computer Games
range of Computing and IT industries through the Development, Website Production, 2D & 3D
use of industry standard hardware and software. Graphics, Digital Animation, Internet of Things
Over the two years you will have the opportunity and Using Social Media in Business. The course
to study units such as: Digital Games Production; combines internally assessed project work and also
HCI and Website Production, Cyber Security, 2D four external assessments including one on-screen
and 3D Graphics; Programming and Database exam on Information Technology Systems and
Development. Successful completion of this course three controlled assessments. After completing
could lead onto a related course at university or this course you could progress onto an IT related
a junior position in the computing industry or an course at university or apply for junior positions or
apprenticeship in software development. an apprenticeship in the industry.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4
including English Language and Maths. including English Language and Maths.
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CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING
AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Unique experience
• State of the art
Construction Centre
• New Gas Training Centre
• Work experience for all students
• Extensive links with local and
national employers including
Halton Housing, Bell Group,
Johnstones Paints, Dulux, Wolseley
(formerly Plumb Centre), Paslode,
Travis Perkins, Metso, Bloor Homes
and Jewson
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regional and national competitions
Students studying Construction, Plumbing and Electrical Occupational Studies
Services at Riverside College will benefit from the exceptional Entry Level – 1 Year
workshops in our £3.6 million Construction Skills Centre.
Students who do not have the entry
We offer training in a wide range of trades including plumbing, requirements for the construction courses
carpentry & joinery, brickwork, electrical installation and painting on the following pages can apply for the
& decorating. Entry to Occupational Studies course.
This course will offer students a taste of
the construction trades with the aim to
Growth Area: Construction
progress on to a Level 1 construction
47,000 people work within the growing Construction sector course in their chosen area upon
in the Liverpool City region. completion.
Sustainable development and the emergence of new technologies and construction
techniques will bring many opportunities for new job roles and progression within
the sector. The region also has significant multi-billion pound developments planned
which will grow the sector further.Joinery
CARPENTRY & JOINERY Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
This course will cover an introduction to the
following topics: Safe Working Practices, Information,
Quantities and Communication with Others,
Building Methods and Construction, Prepare Timber,
Working with Hand and Power Tools and Producing
Basic Joinery Items. As part of the course you will
produce several pieces of practical work to industrial
standards that will demonstrate your ability and
allow you to progress. Successful completion of this
course could lead to a Level 2 Diploma or possible
apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 2
including English Language and Maths.
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Carpentry and Joinery Carpentry and Joinery
Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year Level 3 Advanced Diploma - 1 Year
This course will cover a detailed understanding This course is designed to enable students to work
of topics including: Building Methods and to an advanced level in the industry. The course
Construction, Roofing & Flooring, Stairs & Kitchens, will cover topics including: Building Methods
Skirting Boards, Architraves, Door Frames, Doors, and Construction Technology, Carry Out First
Windows and Safe Working Practices. As part of the Fix and Second Fix Operations, Erect Complex
course you will produce several pieces of practical Structural Carcassing Components and Maintain
work to be assessed that will demonstrate your Non-Structural and Structural Components. You
ability and allow you to progress. The successful will be assessed by completion of practical tasks,
completion of this course could lead to a Level 3 the production of a portfolio and online exams.
Diploma or an apprenticeship programme. Many students progress to technician courses to
develop organisational skills and take up managerial
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 3 including
responsibility, or employment in the industry and an
English Language and Maths, and the successful
NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery.
completion of our Trade Entrance Test; or
successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course. Entry Requirements: Level 2 in Carpentry and
Joinery and a GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 English
Language and Maths.
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Brickwork
BRICKWORK Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
Curtis Leiser Ford - Bishops Blue Coat On this course you will learn all of the basic skills
Church of England High School
required to become a Bricklayer. You will cover an
introduction to the following subjects: Setting Out
up to Damp Proof Course (DPC), Block Laying Skills,
Bricklaying Skills and Cavity Wall Construction, Safe
Working Practices, Information Relating to Quantities
and Communication with Others. You will complete
a number of practical projects and assessments.
There are also end of unit assessments which are
completed online. The successful completion of the
course could lead to a Level 2 Diploma or possible
apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 2
including English Language and Maths.
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Brickwork Brickwork
Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year Level 3 Advanced Diploma - 1 Year
This course will cover a detailed understanding of This course will further develop your bricklaying skills
subjects including: Information Relating to Quantities, allowing you to build structural and decorative work.
Piers, Attached Piers, Solid Walling and Cavity Walling. It also includes Health and Safety Communication
You will complete a number of practical projects and and Quantities and Repairing Structures. Topics
assessments. There are also end of unit assessments covered include Building Methods and Construction
which are completed online. The practical projects Technology, Structural and Decorative Brickwork,
you will complete will prepare you for real life work Repair and Maintain Masonry Structures and Erect
situations and give you the opportunity to take part Complex Masonry Structures. You will be assessed
in national competitions. The successful completion by completion of practical tasks assessed by your
of the course could lead to a Level 3 Diploma or tutor, the production of a portfolio and online end
possible apprenticeship programme. of unit tests. Progression from this course will be
into employment within the construction industry to
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 3 including
work as a fully qualified Bricklayer or university study.
English Language and Maths, and the successful
completion of our Trade Entrance Test; or successful Entry Requirements: Level 2 Brickwork Diploma.
completion of a relevant Level 1 course.Painting & Decorating
PAINTING & DECORATING Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
This course will cover subjects including; Applying
Paint Systems by Brush and Roller, Preparing
Surfaces, Producing Specialist Decorative Finishes,
Erecting and Dismantling Working Platforms. The
practical work you will undertake will prepare you
for real life situations. You will also learn about the
preparation of different surfaces and substrates and
the application of different types of finishes. The
successful completion of this course could lead to a
Level 2 Diploma or an apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 2
including Maths and English Language.
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Painting & Decorating Painting & Decorating
Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year Level 3 Advanced Diploma - 1 Year
This course will cover subjects including; Applying The course will cover subjects including: Principles
Paint Systems by Brush and Roller to Ceilings, of organising, planning and pricing construction
Walls and Other Substrates, Preparing Surfaces work, Erecting and dismantling access equipment
such as Timbers, Metals, and Trowelled Surfaces, and working platforms, Applying hangings to walls
Producing Specialist Decorative Finishes, Erecting and and ceilings, Producing specialist finishes for painted
Dismantling Working Platforms. Other practical skills
decorative work, Producing specialist architectural
gained include wallpapering around complex areas
finishes for decorative work, Applying water-borne
such as a chimney breast, window walls, feature walls
paint systems using airless equipment, Applying water-
and ceilings. You will also learn about the standards
needed to become a professional decorator. The borne paint systems using High Volume Low Pressure
successful completion of this course could lead to a (HVLP) spray equipment. The practical work you will
Level 3 Diploma or an apprenticeship programme. undertake will prepare you for real life situations. You
will complete out of college projects designed to
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 3 including
English Language and Maths, you will also subject support the community and allow you to gain valuable
to a Trade Entrance Test at Enrolment or successful experience on site.
completion of a relevant Level 1 course. Entry Requirements: Level 2 Painting and Decorating.
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Plumbing
PLUMBING Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
This course will teach the basic skills and processes
required to pursue a career in plumbing. You will
prepare different materials such as copper, low
carbon steel and plastic pipes for use in the plumbing
process. You will be able to understand different types
of plumbing systems, how they are installed and
the various fittings and tools used in the plumbing
industry. You will also make frames and fit systems in
a workshop setting to current industry standards. The
successful completion of this course could lead to a
Level 2 qualification or apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 2
Jay Barrow - Halewood Academy
including English Language and Maths.
Plumbing Apprenticeship with Redrow Homes
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Plumbing Plumbing
Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year Level 3 Diploma - 1 Year
On this course you will prepare different materials This course will cover advanced topics including:
for use in the plumbing process and be able to Complex Hot and Cold Water Systems, Sanitation
understand different types of plumbing systems and Central Heating and Gas Installation. You will
and fittings. You will also fit systems in a workshop install and commission systems. You will also fit
setting. You will have the opportunity to use modern systems in a workshop setting and then check that
state of the art tools, facilities and the tuition needed they operate correctly and efficiently. You will learn
to develop your practical skills. The successful to fault find and diagnose system faults. There is
completion of this course could lead to a Level 3 an amount of electrical knowledge required to
qualification or possible apprenticeship programme. complete the course at Level 3. Studies include the
relevant legislation including, gas, electrical and
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 3 including
building regulations. There is also a requirement
English Language and Maths, and the successful
for 45-60 days of industrial placement during the
completion of our Trade Entrance Test; or successful
course.
completion of a relevant Level 1 course.
Entry Requirements: Level 2 Plumbing Diploma or
equivalent qualification and GCSE Grade 4 in English
and Maths.Electrical Installation
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION City & Guilds 7202 Level 1 Diploma - 1 Year
On this course you will learn, develop and practice
the skills required to succeed in this industry.
This Level 1 course will develop practical and
theoretical electrical skills covering topics such as
electrical science, installation of wiring systems
and communication within the building services
/ engineering industry. On successful completion
of this course you could progress to the Level 2
Diploma in Electrical Installation. Alternatively, you
could also apply for an electrical apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3
including English Language and Maths. You will also
need a good understanding of science to complete
this course.
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Electrical Installation Electrical Installation
City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma - 1 Year City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma - 1 Year
This course will develop practical and theoretical On this course you will develop advanced electrical
electrical skills covering topics such as Electrical skills to enable progression to an apprenticeship or
Science, Electrical Installations Technology, employment in electrical or affiliated industries. You
Installation of Wiring Systems, Solar Photovoltaic, will study modules including: Design, Construct,
Micro-Renewable Energies and Communication Test and Commission Electrical Systems, Electrical
within the Building Services / Engineering Industry. Science & Principles and Diagnose & Repair
On successful completion of this course you Electrical Faults. Successful completion of this
could progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical course could lead on to an apprenticeship or
Installation. Alternatively, you could also apply for an employment. This course also offers UCAS points
electrical apprenticeship. for progression to university.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 Entry Requirements: Achievement of Electrical
including Science, English Language and Maths, Installation at Level 2 or equivalent (C&G 2330 Level
or successful completion of an appropriate Level 1 2 or C&G 2365 Level 2) and GCSE English and
programme of study. Maths at grade 4 or above.
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EARLY YEARS AND EDUCATION
Career Paths:
• Primary School Teacher
• Early Years Practitioner
• Au Pair
• Nannying
• Learning Support Assistant
• Child Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Childcare Reps Abroad
Katie Bell - Gateacre School
Level 3 Childcare and Education
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The Early Years and Education department at Riverside College
offers students exciting and innovative courses which will OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
enable students to gain the nationally recognised qualifications
Early Years and Education
which are essential to succeed in this industry.
Fully functioning Practice Nursery
including:
Students will study a wide range of subjects including practical care
skills, observational skills, curriculum planning and safeguarding, • Sensory area with lights
allowing them to progress in a variety of careers in the Early Years • Virtual dolls
sector. During the course students will undertake a variety of high • Children’s toilets
quality placements, providing them with invaluable opportunities to
• Creative and story area
develop their own professional skills and knowledge.
• Changing area
• Roll Play area
Growth Area: The Importance of Early Years
An investment of £300 million into early years education will result
in career opportunities in childcare in the North West. This funding is
directed to ensure every child is school ready by age 5.You can also read
