Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2020-21

2020/21 

Our new courses for Sept 2021 

are live on the website and we are 

accepting applications. 

Course information in this guide 

will be updated by 20 November. 

Background info on the college is 

still relevant. 

School 

Leavers 

Guide 

Full-time courses, Apprenticeships & the new T Levels 

www.shipley.ac.uk 

Register your interest

Hello & 

Welcome 

We are a small, friendly college based 

in beautiful buildings in Saltaire 

Village, offering great full-time and 

part-time courses, apprenticeships 

and traineeships. 

Studying here means you will be part of a diverse 

and inclusive community. We pride ourselves on 

giving every student who comes through the door 

the individual support they deserve to develop 

both personally and professionally. 

The College was rated ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted, who 

praised our culture of high aspirations for all, 

high numbers of students progressing in to higher 

levels of learning or gaining employment, excellent 

student behaviour and friendly atmosphere. Our 

tutors bring subjects to life by providing up to date 

knowledge and experience from the world of work. 

Getting here: Shipley College is easily accessible by 

bus, as well as having Saltaire train station nearby. 

Our current students travel from surrounding areas 

such as Bradford, Ilkley, Keighley, Otley and Leeds. 

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RATED 

‘GOOD’ 

BY 

Contents 

Hello & Welcome 02 

Contents 02-03 

Open Days 04-05 

Finding the right course for you 06-07 

Entry requirements 08-09 

All the support you need 10-11 

College life 12-13 

A few highlights from the year 14-17 

Centre of Excellence for Business (CE:B) 18-19 

T Levels (New for 2020) plus the Transition course 20-21 

Full-time courses 22-55 

Traineeships 58 

Apprenticeships 59-75 

How to apply & what happens next? 76 

Shipley College application form 77-78 

How to find us 79 

This guide and course leaflets are 

available in alternative formats. 

Please contact Student Services 

on: 01274 327281 or email: 

studentservices@shipley.ac.uk 

Shipley College reserves the right to amend courses offered 

or to cancel courses if they do not meet minimum numbers. 

Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. 

The College can accept no responsibility for errors or 

omissions and reserves the right to introduce changes to 

the information given here. 

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Full-time Courses & Apprenticeships 

Course 

Full-time Apprenticeship 

Art & Design 22-23 

Business including apprenticeships in 

Accounting, Business Administration, 

Customer Service & Digital Marketing. 24-25 62-66 

Children’s Play, Learning 

& Development 

including apprenticeships in Early 

Years & Youthwork. 26-28 67-70 

Computing & IT including an 

Infrastructure Technician apprenticeship. 29-31 66 

Creative Digital Media 

Production 32-34 

ESOL (English for Speakers 

of Other Languages) 35 

Foundation Learning 36-40 

Supported Internships 41 

Health & Social Care including 

apprenticeships in Adult Care Work. 42-44 71 

Horticulture 45-47 72-75 

Music Technology 48-49 

Sport 50-53 

Travel & Tourism 54-55 

Additional Courses 

AS English & Core Maths 56 

The Prince’s Trust Certificate 57 

Register your interest 

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Whatever you are 

aiming for, a great 

job, an apprenticeship 

or university... 

...we will help 

you on your 

journey. 

04

Open Days 2019/20 

Come along to find out more about the 

College & your options at an Open Day: 

Wednesday 

6th 

November 

4.30-7pm 

Thursday 

5th 

December 

4.30-7pm 

Tuesday 

21st 

January 

4.30-7pm 

Wednesday 

11th 

March 

4.30-7pm 

Wednesday 

29th 

April 

4.30-7pm 

Thursday 

18th 

June 

3-7pm 

Venue: Exhibition Building, Exhibition 

Road, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3JW 

Post-GCSE Advice & 

Guidance Sessions 2020 

These sessions are for anyone who has just 

received their GCSE results and are not sure 

which path to take. 

Thursday 

20th 

August 

10am-3pm 

Friday 

21st 

August 

10am-3pm 

We look forward to meeting you and 

helping you achieve your full potential. 

For more information and to book your place 

at an event, see www.shipley.ac.uk/events 


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Finding the right course for you 

College is more than just a course, it’s your next step to success! Whether you’re an 

aspiring graphic designer, care assistant, tree surgeon or personal trainer to name 

a few careers, Shipley College can help you get there! We understand that everyone 

learns differently, so to help you decide what’s right for you, read on... 

BTEC Study Programme 

Do you have a specific career in mind? 

Choosing a BTEC gives you the chance to tailor 

your education to follow your passion. You will gain 

hands-on experience in the subject that interests you 

the most. These courses take a practical approach 

to studying, with a combination of coursework and 

assessed units. Choosing a BTEC course can open 

doors to university, an apprenticeship or the first 

step in your chosen career. 

What you need to know: 

• Full-time BTEC students study approximately 

16 hours a week at our campus in Saltaire. 

• You will have the opportunity to gain experience 

of work both at the College and through external 

work placements. 

• Level 3 BTEC grades are equivalent to 3 A Levels, 

which means you can earn UCAS points which 

support entry to university. 

NEW for 2020 

T Levels 

Are you ready to study the next level qualification? 

We are delighted to be one of the first colleges in 

the country to be offering brand new T Levels. These 

2-year technical qualifications are demanding, but 

will help launch your career working with employers 

from the start of the course. 


• T Levels are new 2-year high quality technical 

qualifications. 

• You spend 45-60 days on an industry 

placement, giving you the skills employers in 

these industries value & need. 

• 80% of this course is classroom based and 20% is 

practical learning on industry placement. 

• T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels, which means 

you can earn UCAS points to support entry to 

university. 

Please see pages 20 & 21 for more information 

about the T Level in Digital Production, Design 

& Development and the T Level in Education & 

Childcare. We also have a Level 2 Transition course 

for the T Level in Digital. 

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Continued 

Traineeships 

An alternative route to employment 

Are you 16-24 but still not sure what is right for you? 

We know it is not always easy to find the right role 

for you, especially when you have little or no work 

experience and few qualifications. Traineeships help 

bridge the gap between the skills that you have and 

those that employers need. 

Apprenticeships 

Would you like to earn while you learn? 

As an apprentice, you will study towards a 

qualification whilst gaining important work 

experience. This means you have the opportunity of 

starting your career working your chosen area and 

gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours which 

employers look for. 


• Anyone aged 16+ can apply for an apprenticeship. 

• You will be employed and paid directly by a 

company while studying for your qualification. 

• Most apprentices will be in work for four days plus 

one day at College each week. 

• Your apprenticeship can take between one and 

two years to complete. 

• The minimum salary is currently £3.90 per 

hour (correct at October 2019), however, many 

employers pay significantly more. 

• A Level 3 Apprenticeship is equivalent to 2-3 

A Levels which can lead to, or be an alternative to, 

university. 

Still not sure? 

Think about what subjects you enjoy, your 

interests or what inspires you. Where would you 

like college to take you - a job or university? Talk 

to careers advisors, friends and family too. 

An annual external FE 

Choices learner satisfaction 

survey places us 

the highest 

of 7 West Yorkshire FE 

Colleges and among the 10th 

highest in the country 

Our achievement for 

apprenticeships puts 

the College in the 

top 5% of the 

country 

In our 2018 survey, 

99% 

of our learners say 

they feel safe 

at College 


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Entry 

requirements 

! 

Don’t worry if you haven’t got any 

qualifications or do not meet the entry 

requirements exactly. Our staff will help 

find the best course and level for you. 

Entry 2-3 

No formal 

qualifications needed. 

Staff will advise the 

right level for you. 

Foundation 

Learning 

Level 1 

AT LEAST: 

2 GCSEs at grade 

2 (E) or above in both 

English & maths. 

Please look at individual courses for their 

specific entry requirements. 

Level 2 

AT LEAST: 


3 (D) or above, 

including English or 

a full Level 1 at Pass 

grade. 

Level 3 

AT LEAST: 


4 (C) or above, 

including English 

& maths* or a full 

Level 2 at Pass 

grade or above. 

*If you do not have grade 

4 (C) or above in both 

subjects, the minimum 

for the other subject is 

grade 3 (D). 

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New 1-9 GCSE grades and what they mean 

The numerical grades can be seen throughout this guide with the previously used letter grades in brackets 

- e.g. Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English or maths. 

New Grades 9-8 7 6 5-4 3 2 1 1 

Old Grades A* A B C D E F G 

Assessment 

Many of our courses have some externally assessed 

units. You will often be assessed in other ways with 

internally marked assignments, including building a 

portfolio of work, practical tasks and presentations. 

These and other types of evidence will form part of 

your final grade. 

Additional Study (study programmes) 

English & maths 

At Shipley College, we recognise the importance of 

students having good English and maths skills. 

These skills are essential for your future studies and 

employment prospects. Our approach will help you 

enjoy these subjects as you learn and achieve 

better grades. 

Full-time students 

If you are 16-18 years old, on a full-time course and 

have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in 

English and maths, you will continue to study these 

subjects. 

If you have already achieved GCSE grade 4 (C) 

or above in English or maths, why not look in to 

improving your qualifications? 

We have AS English and Core Maths on offer. See 

page 56 for more information. 

Apprentices 

You may also study ICT, as well as English and maths, 

as part of your course. 


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All the support you need 

Student Support 

At Shipley College, we understand that no two 

students are the same. We treat our students 

as individuals and aim to help you reach your full 

potential. Our Student Services Team offer a network 

of support to ensure you gain the most from your 

studies. We want you to be successful throughout 

your college years and beyond. 

• Student Services are your first point of contact for 

impartial advice and guidance on study, personal 

matters, finding employment and university 

applications to name a few areas. 

• Personal Tutors and Learning Coaches will 

meet with you for regular tutorials to track your 

progress and provide any necessary guidance. 

• The College prioritises safeguarding. If you have 

a concern, raise it with any member of staff and 

we will deal appropriately and sensitively with the 

issue. 

Additional Learning Support 

The Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team offers 

support and advice if you have particular needs which 

affect your ability to study, make progress or access 

the College. 

The support provided may include: 

• Learning Support Assistants to provide in-class 

support 

• Communication Support Workers to support deaf 

learners 

• Adapted materials 

• Assistance with mobility 

• Assistive technology such as adapted keyboards, 

specialised software and a range of laptops 

• Exam access arrangements 

To discuss your support needs or for further 

information contact us or search ‘Local Offer’ on 


Financial Support 

If you are aged 16-18, courses are free 

All students can apply for a 16-18 PhotoCard with 

Metro travel which cuts your costs of travel to 

College. 

Dependent on your personal or family financial 

circumstances, you may also qualify for: 

• A weekly bursary payment to help support you 

with course-related items such as equipment or 

uniform requirements. 

• Free college meals - eligible students are given 

a daily allowance to buy food from the College 

canteens. 

Equality & Diversity 

At Shipley College, we do not tolerate discrimination, 

harassment or bullying against anyone. We pride 

ourselves on the diversity of our staff and students 

and provide equality of opportunity for those who 

learn and work here. 

Call Student Services 

If you have any questions, need more 

information or would like to find out 

if you are eligible for financial support 

call 01274 327281 

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98% 

94% 

of apprentices secured 

further training, 

study or work 

95% 

of our full time level 

3 Leavers achieved a 

positive destination 

of learners who applied 

to HE took up their place 

at university 

The College is committed to pursuing nondiscriminatory 

practices and policies. Copies of our 

policies can be viewed online or requested from 

Student Services. 

Support for adults 

• Level 2 and Level 3 Entitlement for adults 

aged 19-23 

Financial support for adults may be available if 

you are studying for your first full Level 2 or Level 

3 course. 

• Learner Support Fund 

If you are 19 or over, depending on your 

personal circumstances, you may be able to get 

financial support from the Learner Support Fund 

which helps with the cost of course materials, 

equipment, travel costs and childcare costs 

• Advanced Learner Loan 

If you are aged 19 or over and applying for a Level 

3 or above course, you may be able to apply for 

this loan. 

Parents & Carers 

We value your interest and involvement in your 

son’s or daughter’s education, helping them make 

the most of their time here to become confident and 

unique individuals. You will be sent two progress 

reports each year and you can meet our tutors for an 

update. We appreciate your feedback and encourage 

you to keep in touch. 

Students benefit from: 

• Student Services and Personal Tutors/Learning 

Coaches giving help and advice regarding their 

course, college life or personal worries. 

• Careers Advisors help them to find courses and 

employment to achieve their ambitions. 

• Clubs, societies and activities to help them 

develop existing or new interests and make 

friends. 

• Continuing to develop vital English, maths and 

employability skills. 


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COLLEGE 

LIFE 

College life is more than just 

coursework! What you do outside 

of the classroom really counts. 

We have an amazing range of 

clubs and sporting activities. You 

also have the opportunity to get 

involved in social events, trips, 

fundraising and volunteering. You 

may even want to join our Student 

Council. Get involved and discover 

everything College life has 

to offer! 

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Clubs & Enrichment Activities 

There is a lot going on at lunchtime and after classes 

finish, most of which is free of charge. Activities include 

The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, badminton, 

table tennis, football, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, 

boxercise, basketball, cricket & netball, circuit/fitness 

training, pool, LAN (local area network) & console 

gaming. These activities change regularly depending 

on their demand and if we don’t offer your favourite 

hobby/club, tell us and we’ll see if we can set it up. 

Fitness Suite 

We want all of our students to feel fit, healthy and 

happy. All students can access the free Fitness Suite 

based in Victoria Hall. Once you have completed your 

induction, you are free to use the equipment to build 

muscle, tone up or just improve your fitness whilst 

socialising with friends. 

Volunteering 

We have lots of opportunities to enrich your CV or 

university application, improve your leadership skills 

and make you stand out from the crowd! 

• Gain valuable experience, rewards and even 

additional qualifications within the College 

working with local agencies and service providers. 

• Organise and promote events. 

• Fundraise for local & national charities and 

organisations to claim a nationally recognised 

certificate through vInspired. 

• Complete voluntary work as part of The Duke of 

Edinburgh Award. 

• Take part in the National Citizen Service or NCS, 

as it’s more commonly known. 

Student Discount 

If you are a student or an apprentice, you are eligible to 

buy an NUS TOTUM card for £14.99. With the card, you 

will be able to take advantage of a variety of student 

discounts including in supermarkets, on clothing & 

beauty items, travel, restaurants and UK attractions. 

To find out more info visit www.totum.com 

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) 

Offering more than just books... 

The Learning Resource Centre is for everyone at 

Shipley College. Our helpful, friendly team of staff are 

always ready to lend a hand and offer advice. Based 

in our Exhibition Building, the LRC provides a ‘onestop-shop’ 

for information, computing, study and 

coursework presentation requirements. 

There is a flexible learning environment with 

individual and group study work areas where you can 

access a wide variety of learning resources including 

books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs and online 

resources. 

The LRC has a wide range of mobile technology 

available to borrow to support your learning needs, 

including laptops, digital & video cameras and audio 

recorders. We also have equipment available to 

support students with additional learning needs. 

Just remember, you will need your College ID badge 

to borrow our resources. We look forward to 

seeing you! 

For more information see 

www.shipley.ac.uk/student-life 

Stay connected for all the latest 

news and information 


@Shipley_College 

/shipleycoll 


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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS 

FROM THE 

YEAR 

Travel & 

Tourism students 

Christmas Appeal 

Travel & Tourism students organised a Christmas 

Appeal to help two charities. The Yorkshire Children’s 

Trust benefitted from toys & books which for children 

aged 4-10 who were spending Christmas in hospitals 

across Yorkshire. Toiletries and food items were given to 

the Trussell Food Bank for distribution to those in need at 

Christmas. 

“The amount of support we have received for our Christmas 

present appeal has been fantastic and we couldn’t have 

done it without your help. We are proud to say that we 

have helped make a difference to lots of people’s 

lives this Christmas.” 

Vicki Horsman, Travel & Tourism 

Tutor 

Media 

students promoting 

Baildon RUFC 

Media students held a presentation to showcase 

the videos they had produced for Baildon Rugby Club. 

The Coach & Director, Chair of the Rugby Club, College 

Governors and members of staff all attended. Students 

collected footage of rugby games, spoke to players, their 

parents & club sponsors and compiled these into four 

separate videos. 

“We shared the videos on our social media and received a 

fantastic response. Other rugby clubs who had seen them 

thought the videos had been done by professionals! We are 

really happy with the end product, and this is hopefully 

the start of a relationship between ourselves and 

Shipley College.” 

Andy, the Coach & Director of 

Baildon Rugby Club 

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Students 

pitch for funding for 

a local charity 

Students took part in the First Give project which 

encourages young people to identify social issues in 

their area and engage with charities to address them. 

Teams carried out research to identify local charities 

they felt would benefit from a £1000 funding boost and 

pitched to a panel of judges. 

The judges chose the Down Syndrome Training & 

Support Service after Level 3 Creative Media students 

created posters, organised raffles and made two 

compelling videos to raise awareness. They 

shared and promoted the videos using the 

hashtag #dontscreenusout. Well done 

to the winning Media team. 

Shipley College win EFCA 

Pan-Disability Football Final 

Students from across the country battled it out to 

become national champions in the English College’s 

Football Association Pan Disability Finals in Staffordshire. 

The Shipley College team, who are Foundation Level students, 

faced Walsall College in the final – a team who had remained 

unbeaten in all of the qualifiers – but our students raced in to 

a 4-2 lead by half time. The final whistle was met with wild 

celebrations! 

Damian Butters from Essential Skills commented that 

‘“The students did the college proud and they gave 

everything! To see their faces at the final whistle will live 

long in my memory.” 

Well done to our students and all the 

staff who have supported them in 

their exciting journey. 

Robbie 

Hunter-Paul visits CE:B 

Former professional Bradford Bulls rugby 

player turned sports pundit & successful Marketing 

company owner visited CE:B students in April. Robbie 

spoke about growing up in New Zealand, being signed to 

Bradford Bulls at 18, as well as challenges he has faced during 

his professional and personal life. He talked about the need for 

hard work and determination, and the importance of never giving 

up no matter how hard you find things. 

Robbie also mentioned after he retired from rugby, he attended 

university and gained a degree in Marketing & Public Relations 

before launching his own, now successful, company Xtra Mile 

Marketing. Students enjoyed his inspirational talk, with one 

saying “He made me feel like I could start my own business. 

I know now it will take a lot of hard work, but Robbie made 

me realise it’s worth all the hard work and dedication.” 

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Local 

employers 

attended our Ahead 

Partnership Event and 

offered our Business and 

Computing & IT students 

one-to-one mock interviews 

and provided feedback 

and valuable advice. 

Students 

also started 

preparing to apply 

for university with the 

Leeds Beckett UCAS 

Personal Statement 

Clinics. 

A 

representative 

from JCT600 spoke 

to students about the 

business and offered work 

experience to a number 

of our Business and 

Software students. 

Art 

& Design students 

prepared and displayed 

paper lanterns for the Cecil 

Green Arts Annual Autumn parade 

at Lister Park in Bradford. Members 

of the Arts Collective assisted in 

writing the assignment brief and 

came in to College to demonstrate 

how to make them. It was a 

great example of community 

collaboration in the 

arts. 

A Level 2 Health & 

Social Care project group 

helped raise funds for the Forget 

Me Not Hospice in Huddersfield, 

which supports children with life 

shortening conditions and their families. 

Lots of activities were organised such a 

bake sales, raffles and curry kits, which 

raised a grand total of £622.67. The 

group presented the cheque to 

hospice worker Alison Parker and 

had a guided tour of the 

hospice facilities. 

Level 3 Software 

students worked with 

staff at MyMup to develop the 

next generation of mental health 

apps over the summer holidays. 

They brainstormed how to improve 

user experience, visual hierarchy, 

visual on boarding, front end 

elements, virtual reality games 

and gamification to engage 

people more. 

Supported 

Intern student Joseph 

Midwood was shortlisted 

for ‘Star Student Over 16’ in the 

Telegraph & Argus Schools Awards. 

He was a very well-deserved runner 

up. Joe is doing extremely well, not 

only making a huge difference to his 

host employer but travelling to work 

independently - something that 

he has learnt this year. We are 

incredibly proud of all he 

has achieved. 

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“ 

Former 

student praises 

Shipley College 

‘Shipley College was the foundation to 

my small-scale success story. I enrolled 

on to the Health & Social Care course 

intending to become a child nurse, not 

knowing I would go on to qualify from an 

amazing university as an Occupational 

Therapist. The course at Shipley was 

enriched with knowledge, opportunities 

and real-life practice, and the support 

was phenomenal. I also had the 

opportunity to showcase the skills I had 

learnt by taking part in the WorldSkills 

Competition. The knowledge I have 

acquired on my course equipped me with 

the essential skills at university to deliver 

optimal care for patients, alongside 

collaborating with other professionals. 

Overall, my education at Shipley College 

helped me at university as it prepared 

me with the relevant knowledge and 

experience to expand my skills further. 

Finally, due to the various teaching and 

assessment methods, I was able to 

develop my confidence which helped me 

at university when I was representing 

pieces of work at formal conferences.’ 

Ahmad Ali, 

Former Health & Social Care student 


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Centre of Excellence 

for Business (CE:B) 

Our fully equipped CE:B on-site at Shipley 

College combines quality education and training 

opportunities to prepare you for work or university. 

Industrial Centre of Excellence (ICE) 

for Business 

The ICE works with a board of local employers who can enhance 

your learning experience. These include Bradford Council, HMRC, 

Marks & Spencer and the University of Bradford. 

The employers provide work experience opportunities and real-life 

project scenarios to help prepare you for your next step. They 

also deliver masterclasses, mentoring and site visits. All of these 

opportunities will help you prepare for the world of work. 

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What’s been happening in the CE:B: 

• Business & IT students took part in a project with First Give, using their creativity and 

determination to pitch for a £1000 funding boost for a local charity. 

• Robbie Hunter-Paul, former professional Bradford Bulls rugby player and now 

successful sports pundit and business owner, visited the CE:B. He talked to students 

about growing up in New Zealand, being signed by the Bulls at 18, his experiences, 

challenges and starting a new business. His visit inspired and encouraged the students. 

• Steve Dungworth from Accent Housing worked closely with a group of project students 

on developing their creativity, critical thinking and decision making skills for the 

workplace. 

• Representatives from Solicitors firms Bird & Daniels, Chadwick Laurence and 

Shoosmiths had one-to-one interviews with Level 3 Business students. They also 

spoke to students interested in pursuing Law at university and as a career path. 

• Students took part in regular one-to-one mock interviews with staff, Governors and 

employers to help to help prepare them for interviews and work. They also took part 

in CV workshops, presentations and talks about workplace behaviours, resilience and 

independence. Employers included Natwest Bank, JBA Consulting, Accent Housing, 

Incommunities, Xpand Marketing and AdviserPlus. 

Software Development & Programming students 3D print, build 

and program a life-size robot 

Software Development & Programming students, led by tutor Steve Mullarkey, have been 

3D printing, building and programming a life-sized “InMoov” robot, named Titus by students. 

This project is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the latest developments in 

the industry. This year they are 3D printing Titus’ legs and will be programming him to answer 

questions and greet people he recognises. 

For more information on the Software Development & Programming course see page 30. 

? 

Are you a local business or organisation who would like 

to get involved in the CE:B? Would you like to offer work 

placements to help prepare young people for the world of 

work? 

If so, we would like to hear from you. You can work with staff and students to 

help shape the curriculum, enabling the ICE to provide you with talented young 

people with the skills you need. These students could be your future employees! 

Please contact Heather Savage on 01274 327222. 


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NEW FOR 2020 

T levels will take you to the next level, 

are you ready? 

We are delighted to be one of the first 

colleges in the country to be offering 

brand new T Levels. These 2-year 

technical qualifications are demanding, 

but will help launch your career working 

with employers from the start of the 

course. They include a substantial 

industry placement lasting between 

45 & 60 days, which will give you vital 

skills and experience in the workplace. 

We will be offering the Digital and Education 

& Childcare T Levels. 

“The T Levels will be ideal for ambitious 

students who have finished their GCSEs and 

are looking to move in to the vital and growing 

industries of Digital and Education & Childcare. 

We already have employers who are keen to 

offer substantial industry placements which 

are a key component.” 

Nav Chohan, 

Shipley College Principal 

“ 

Transition to the T Level in 

Digital Production, Design & 

Development: Level 2 

Course length: 1 year | Code: 3720 

Entry requirements 

• Maths GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above. 

• English GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above. 

• An interest in becoming a Computing 

professional. 

About the course 

This one-year full-time study programme will help 

you prepare to study the Digital T Level. 

You will learn about how professional computing 

staff work on projects, including the different roles 

and responsibilities. You will then have the chance 

to experience a range of responsibilities as a team 

member on several projects. 

Within each project team, you learn you will learn 

about the full systems life cycle process, from being 

set your brief by an employer and identifying the 

problem through to implementation, testing and 

maintenance. 

You will learn how to plan your work to ensure you 

manage your time effectively. You will also have 

regular reviews with your employer and your team 

to ensure you remain on track with your project 

work, as well as to develop your confidence and 

professional skills. 

Maths and English skills are key to a career in 

Computing, so resitting your maths and English GCSE 

to achieve the required level will be at the heart of 

this programme. 

Industry placement 

You will also have a substantial work placement in 

preparation for your future. 

Your future 

On successful completion of the programme, you 

could progress to the Level 3 Digital T Level, a Digital 

Apprenticeship or an alternative Level 3 course at 

Shipley College. 

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T Level in Digital Production, 

Design & Development: Level 3 

Course length: 2 years | Code: 3730 

T Level in Education 

& Childcare: Level 3 



• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above or a full Level 2 

BTEC at Merit grade or above. 

• Maths GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above. 

• English GCSE must be at least grade 3 (D). 

• You will have an initial assessment to 

demonstrate your interest and skills in 

programming. 


You will study how programming is used in business 

and industry, focusing on security and emerging 

technological trends. Once you have learnt how to 

design software solutions and program in various 

programming languages, you will then design a 

digital solution for a project set by an employer. 

Throughout this project you will use your skills to 

analyse the problem and design, implement and test 

software to provide a working solution. You will also 

learn how to change, maintain and support software. 

You will learn how to create software in social and 

collaborative environments and how to discover, 

evaluate and apply reliable sources of knowledge. We 

also show you how to apply ethical principles during 

this process and how to manage risk, in line with 

legal and regulatory requirements. 


You will also have 45-60 days in an external industry 

placement with an employer, which will ensure that 

you develop and deepen your technical knowledge 

and skills, as well as behaviours appropriate for a 

professional Programmer. 

Your future 

The employer who provides your industry placement 

may offer you work opportunities or alternatively a 

reference. This will help you secure a university place, 

employment or an Apprenticeship. 


• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English 

& maths on entry. 

• A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 

at the start of the course. 

• A keen interest in the education and welfare of 

children. 


Focussing on children’s education from birth to 

19 years old, you study all aspects of children’s 

development, such as their behaviour, the support of 

their education including the Early Years Foundation 

Stage, and the National Curriculum. You will learn the 

principles of observation, recording and assessing 

development to ensure children thrive. 

Other topics include the principles of Equality 

& Diversity, legislation, the legal & moral rights 

of children and the implementation of nondiscriminatory 

practices. You will learn about working 

with parents, agencies, SEND and the safeguarding 

of children to promote their welfare. 

You will also learn about proficiency in language and 

how to support children with English as an additional 

language. 

As a Childcare practitioner, you must be committed to 

reflective practice to improve your own professional 

development and also have an understanding of 

educational theory. 


You will have a placement for 45-60 days to develop 

your practical and technical skills. Regular progress 

reviews and meetings will ensure you are getting the 

best experience possible. 

Your future 

After the course, you can study at university to a 

higher level, or use the skills and experience you have 

gained to progress further in your career and find 

employment in the Education & Childcare industry. 


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“‘Art & Design is a subject that 

I’ve always been interested in. 

My favourite part so far has 

been painting and modelling 

the lanterns for the local park 

lantern parade. I plan to go to 

university to study Art, I’m not 

sure which form I want to study 

yet but I hope to discover that 

on my course.’ 

Megan, 17, 

Former School: 

Immanuel College 

“‘I heard good things about 

Shipley College while at school, 

which inspired me to do an 

Art & Design course. I really 

like my tutor and my favourite 

part of the course is painting 

and drawing. I have always 

been interested in studying 

Architecture and Interior 

Design at university and this 

course will help me achieve my 

ambition.’ 

Art & Design 

Full-time courses: Levels 2 & 3 

Where this course could take you... 

If you are an ideas person and enjoy being creative, studying art 

& design can lead to exciting careers such as: 

• Graphic Designer/Illustrator 

• Fashion & Textile Designer 

• Photographer 

• Make-up Artist 

• Product Designer 

• Interior Designer 

• Concept Artist for Computer 

Games 

Develop your artistic skills in different specialist art & design 

pathways using 2D and 3D techniques to build your portfolio for 

the future. 

Nahl, 18, 


Belle Vue Girls School 

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Art & Design BTEC Level 2 


Art & Design BTEC Level 3 



• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D), to include English. Maths 

must be at grade 2 (E) or above. 

or 

A full Level 1 at Pass grade, plus a GCSE grade 3 

(D) or above in English. 

• A portfolio of artwork or sketch books that 

demonstrates your interest in the subject. 

• You will have an interview and further assessment 

to check the course is right for you. 


Enjoy being creative? In this practical course, you will 

produce a wide range of art and design work in our 

art studio, including 2D and 3D artwork. You’ll explore 

a broad range of materials, techniques and processes 

including digital photography, painting, printmaking, 

graphic design, wirework, textiles and surface 

pattern. Working on your project brief, you build up 

a portfolio - essential for job applications or further 

study at Level 3. Other project work will include live 

briefs from employers and community organisations. 

You will also visit galleries and exhibitions, (you may 

be required to contribute towards the cost of these), 

to help you gain useful insights for showcasing 

your work at the End of Year Exhibition. Overall, 

this course will help you develop as an Art & Design 

Practitioner. 

Your future 

On successful completion of the course, you could 

progress to the Art & Design BTEC Level 3 or use 

the skills and experience you have gained to find 

employment in industries such as Art, Design or 

Fashion. 



& maths. If you do not have grade 4 (C) or above in both 

subjects, the minimum for the other subject is grade 3 (D). 

or 

A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above with maths & 

English grades equivalent to those stated above. 

Students with grade 3 (D) in either English or maths will be 

expected to re-take that subject in Year 1. 

• A keen interest in art, design and creativity and a 

portfolio of artwork or sketch books. 


Explore 2D and 3D visual language by working 

in a variety of areas such as painting, drawing, 

printmaking, graphic design, computers for art, 

textiles & fashion, plus 3D materials such as clay, 

wirework and wood. Learn to work to a professional 

brief, based on realistic workplace situations and to 

communicate your ideas to different audiences. 

In your second year, you will develop a project of 

your own in response to a set brief. In addition, 

you explore the work of other artists, designers 

and craftspeople and benefit from talks from 

professionals. You may also be involved in a 

Community Arts Project. 

There will be a number of basic drawing materials 

you will have to buy for the course and you will be 

expected to add to these as you progress through the 

year. You may also have to pay towards educational 

visits to galleries, museums and exhibitions. 

Your future 

After the course, you can study at college or 

university at a higher level, or use the skills and 

experience you have gained to progress further in 

your career in Art, Design or Fashion. 


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“‘I really like the small 

environment at Shipley College 

as it means you get more 

individual attention. I am really 

enjoying my course and the 

way it is taught - I feel like I am 

really learning and the tutors 

actually care. I chose to study 

Business as it can open up 

many opportunities and I am 

considering going on to take 

the Level 3 course.’ 

Sophie, 17, 

Former College: 

Bradford College 

“‘I really enjoy the community 

atmosphere at Shipley College. 

I had also applied to Bradford 

and Leeds but preferred the 

environment here. The tutors 

are good and I have made some 

good friends. It’s a great place 

with great teachers! I enjoy the 

freedom you have at College. 

I would like to continue to Level 

3 Business and then also study 

Business at university.’ 

Pouriya, 16, 


Grange Technology College 

Business 



A business qualification can open up a wide range of opportunities 

to work in a local, national or international business as a: 

• Human Resources Assistant 

• Account Manager 

• Marketing Assistant 

• Administrator 

• Team Leader 

• Retail Manager 

• Finance Officer 

• Supply Chain Manager 

Whether it’s people, figures or systems and processes that interest 

you, this course can develop your skills or even prepare you for 

setting up your own business. 

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Business Retail BTEC 

Level 2 


Business 

BTEC Level 3 





or 


(D) or above in English and a grade 2 (E) or above 

in maths. 




Are you outgoing, interested in sales and giving 

customers the best shopping experience? This 

course will give you important insights in to the 

growing retail industry. You will study customer 

relations, business planning, financial control, 

business networks and online sales. The programme 

also includes maths, English and work experience. 

Your structured work experience will be with local 

employers and will help you prepare for employment. 

To be considered for the course you must be 

enthusiastic and be prepared to work hard. 

Your future 


progress to the Business BTEC Level 3, start 

an apprenticeship in an area such as Business 

Administration or Customer Service, or find 

employment in the many retail opportunities across 

West Yorkshire. 

Using what you have learnt on this course, you could 

also move on to a different career pathway such 

as Creative Digital Media Production, Computing or 

Travel & Tourism. 





or 



Students with grade 3 (D) or above in either English or maths 

will be expected to re-take that subject in Year 1. 


Develop the professional skills and understanding 

needed to succeed in a range of business roles in 

this varied sector. In this practical and work-related 

course, you will explore many key areas including 

marketing, human resources, finance and website 

design. To be considered for the course, you need to 

be enthusiastic and be prepared to work hard. You 

also complete an industry placement where you 

will spend time working in your chosen career area 

gaining useful experience. 

Your future 




your career and find employment in one of the many 

retail opportunities available in West Yorkshire. 


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“‘I chose this course because I 

have always wanted to work 

with children and I knew it was 

something I was going to enjoy. 

Many of my family members 

had studied here before and 

told me it was a good college. 

I enjoy learning about how 

children develop and grow. 

After this course, I would like 

to become a primary school 

teaching assistant.’ 

Isha, 18, 


Grange Technology College 

“‘At secondary school, I did work 

experience with a primary 

school which inspired me to 

want to teach children. Before 

choosing to study Childcare 

here, I visited the college and 

talked to the staff who were 

very helpful. What I enjoy most 

about this course is that I can 

do a placement in a nursery 

and a primary school, which 

helps me decide which age i 

would like to work with. Once 

I have passed the course, I 

would love to go to university 

to study primary teaching and 

get a degree.’ 

Children’s Play, 

Learning & 

Development 

Full-time courses: Levels 1, 2 & 3 


Working in childcare can be exciting and rewarding. Good quality 

childcare is always in demand and careers include: 

• Nursery Nurse 

• Primary Teacher 

• Childminder 

• Teaching Assistant 

• Child Psychologist 

• Family Support Worker 

Learn to care for babies and young children, understand their 

development and gain the qualifications you need for a career in 

this sector. 

Amina, 17, 


Belle Vue Girls 

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Caring for Children BTEC 

Level 1 Introductory Certificate 



• 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above in both English 

& maths, however, GCSE grade 3 (D) would be 

preferable. 

• We will do an assessment to find out which 

course level is right for you. 

• A positive attitude and a keen interest in caring 

for children. 

• You will also come to an introductory ‘taster’ 

session before the course starts, to see if it is the 

right course for you. 


This course is very hands-on and gives you lots of 

practical experience with children to prepare you for 

working in nurseries or other childcare settings. 

You learn about creative activities, stories, poems 

& rhymes, healthy eating, keeping children safe and 

communication with children. You gain personal 

& social development skills to help with your 

studies and finding a job. You will also study GCSE 

qualifications in maths and English. As part of the 

Foundation Learning offer, this course also gives you 

an introduction to lots of other subjects as well as 

Childcare. 

Your future 

After completing your course, you could move on to 

the Children’s Play, Learning & Development (Early 

Years Assistant) BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma or 

on to an apprenticeship. 

Children’s Play, Learning & 

Development (Early Years 

Assistant) BTEC Level 2 

Technical Diploma 



• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, in English & 

maths. 

or 


(D) or above in English & maths. 



• A keen interest in working with children. 




This course is ideal if you want to progress in to 

employment in the Early Year’s sector as you learn 

the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by 

employers. This includes learning about the policy & 

practice for working in early years, child development 

and supporting children’s learning through play, as 

well as how to support children’s communication and 

literacy & language development. 

There are two external assessments and you will 

have an opportunity to do GCSE maths and English if 

you need to. You will also complete a work placement 

for 280 hours to give you a practical insight in to the 

industry. 

Please note, you need to buy a College polo shirt 

(approx £14). 

Your future 


progress to the Childcare & Education Level 3 

Certificate or use the skills and experience you have 

gained to find employment in the industry. 


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Childcare & Education Level 3 

Certificate NCFE CACHE 

Course length: 1 or 2 years | Code: 5033 



& maths. If you do not have grade 4 (C) or above in English & 

maths you will be expected to re-take that subject in Year 1. 

or 

A full Level 2 at Merit grade or above, with maths 

and English grades equivalent to those stated 

above. 



• Enthusiasm for working with children. 


This course will give you a comprehensive 

introduction ready to progress directly on to 

employment, to an apprenticeship or an Early Years 

Educator qualification. You will study all aspects of 

how children develop, literacy & numeracy skills, play 

& learning, how to support children’s early learning, 

keeping children safe, paediatric first aid and more. 

You will also complete a work placement for 400 

hours per year to give you a practical insight in to the 

industry. 

Please note, you need to buy a College polo shirt 

(approx £14). 

Your future 




your career and find employment in the Childcare 

industry. 

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“‘I have always had a passion 

for computers, so I knew I 

wanted to pursue a career 

working with them. The tutors 

at College are experienced 

in the industry and we have 

access to fantastic resources 

for the course. I chose to come 

here after attending an open 

day and the way the course 

was explained to me made it 

sound interesting. Putting all 

this together makes it the best 

course I have done. I would like 

to go on to university to study 

Computer Science and get a job 

in the computing industry.’ 

Zachary, 17, 


Beckfoot School 

Computing & IT 



If you want to know how computer systems and programs are used 

in the workplace, our computing courses are a great place to start. 

Career options include: 

“‘Using and learning about 

computers is my passion. 

I love all aspects of the course. 

Using their industry experience, 

the tutors teach complex 

concepts in a way that is easy 

to understand. I like that there 

is support in College and that 

it is small, which is why I chose 

to come here. After the course, 

I hope to go to university to 

learn more about Computer 

Programming.’ 

Oliver, 18, 


Home schooled 

• IT Technician 

• Software Developer 

• Games Programmer 

• Network Engineer 

• Cyber Security Technologist 

• Web Developer 

• Business Analyst 

• Project Manager 

• Digital Marketer 


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Information & Creative 

Technology BTEC Level 2 


Software Development 

& Programming BTEC Level 3 





or 


(D) or above in English and a grade 2 (E) or above 

in maths. 

• You will have an interview and further 

assessment to check the course is right for you. 

• A positive attitude and a keen interest in ICT. 


This is an ideal starting place for those looking to 

pursue a career in Computing. You will develop 

a digital portfolio studying hardware & software 

systems, website development and databases. 

You will learn how computer systems are used in 

the workplace by completing work-related projects 

and assignments. This course is part of a study 

programme which includes maths, English and work 

experience. To be considered for the course, you will 

need to be enthusiastic and be prepared to work 

hard. 

Your future 


progress to a Computing, Business or Games 

Development Level 3 course, start a Computing 

apprenticeship or use the skills and experience you 

have gained to find employment in the Computing 

industry. 





or 

A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above. Students with 

grade 3 (D) in either English or maths will be expected to re-take 

that subject in Year 1. 

• A keen interest in Software Development & 

Programming. 


Gain the skills you need for software development 

and programming to support clients, including 

creating websites, mobile apps, computer games 

and more. Study the different stages of development 

from design through to the final product. You also 

learn more about the IT industry by completing workbased 

projects. You also complete a placement where 

you will spend time gaining relevant experience. 

To be considered for the course, you need to be 

enthusiastic and be prepared to work hard. 

Your future 




your career in Computing. 

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Computer Systems & Network 

Support BTEC Level 3 






or 

A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above. Students with 


that subject in Year 1. 

• A keen interest in Computer Networking & 

Systems Support. 


You will learn new Computing & Networking concepts 

and gain practical hands-on skills. You develop 

your understanding of the technical specifications 

involved in a wide range of computer components 

and network devices. You build and upgrade a PC, 

install software, troubleshoot and set up secure 

computer networks. To be considered for the course, 

you need to be enthusiastic and be prepared to work 

hard. You will also complete a placement where you 

will spend time gaining relevant experience. 

Your future 




your career in Computing. 


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“‘I chose to study Creative 

Digital Media, as I’ve always 

had an interest in film and 

television. I like to create 

media, and so far on my course, 

I have enjoyed using Photoshop 

and the animation unit. Once I 

finish my course, I would like to 

go to university to study Film & 

Television Production.’ 

Alex, 19, 


Hanson Academy 

“‘Shipley College was 

recommended to me by one 

of the support staff at my 

secondary school. I chose 

to study this course as I 

am interested in the media 

industry, and so far, my 

favourite unit has been social 

action media because I am 

interested in using media to 

raise awareness. I am currently 

speaking to the careers advisor 

about what I want to do next 

after college.’ 

Creative Digital 

Media Production 



The digital media industry needs talented and creative individuals 

who are experts in using design & development software. Careers 

include: 

• Visual Effects Technician 

• Journalist 

• Video Editor 

• Web Designer 

• Games Tester 

• Graphic Designer 

During these creative digital media courses, you will develop 

the skills to work within this exciting industry that is full of 

opportunities. 

Adam, 18, 


Bradford Academy 

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Media BTEC Level 1 




& maths. 



• A positive attitude and a keen interest in media. 





Try out different areas such as digital photography, 

digital graphics & photo-manipulation, 2D animation, 

as well as TV and video production. You may also go 

on trips to the National Science & Media Museum 

to see creative media in action and listen to talks 

from professionals. You also gain personal & social 

development skills to help you with your studies and 

finding a job. You can also gain important Functional 

Skills qualifications in maths, English and ICT. As part 

of the Foundation Learning offer, this course gives 

you an introduction to lots of other subject options 

as well as Media. 

Your future 

After completing your course, you can move on to 

the Creative Digital Media Production Level 2 course, 

or other Level 2 qualifications such as Business, 

Computing or Art. You may also move on to an 

apprenticeship. 


Production BTEC Level 2 





or 





• In addition, you will need to have a positive 

attitude and a keen interest in creative media 

production. 

• You will be invited to a ‘taster’ session to find out 

more about the course. 


If you are creative, interested in film, games, 

television and music, this course is for you. You will 

develop the skills needed to succeed in this fastpaced 

and dynamic industry through a combination 

of research and practical projects. You gain skills 

including animation, videography, and graphic 

production using industry standard software. You 

will create posters & videos and use social media to 

promote events in the local area. You may also go on 

trips to the National Science & Media Museum to see 

creative media in action. 

Your future 


progress to a Creative Digital Media Level 3 course, 

or other Level 3 courses such as Art & Design, 

Business or Computing. You could also use the skills 

and experience you have gained to find employment 

in the Media industry. 


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Production BTEC Level 3 






or 





• Demonstrate creative flair at your interview 

and be highly motivated with a keen interest 

in graphic design, photography and/or moving 

image. 

• Attend a ‘taster’ session to find out more. 


On this challenging and exciting course, the focus is 

on graphic design, photography and moving image. 

You will work on multimedia design projects to 

develop your practical skills in a variety of areas. 

These include graphic design, typography, web 

design, photography and image manipulation, video 

production and 2D animation. You will undertake 

research and written work relating to media 

theory. You develop your abilities with industry 

standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite 6 

(Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator and 

Premier). In addition, you gain vital experience of 

working to a professional brief with employers. 

Your future 




your career in industries such as graphic design, 

animation, photography and more. 


Production (Games Design) 

BTEC Level 3 






 

or 





• Demonstrate creative flair at your interview and 

have experience in art & graphics. It is also an 

advantage if you have experience/knowledge 

of using Adobe Photoshop, 3D Design or Adobe 

Flash animation. 

• Attend a ‘taster’ session to find out more. 


Are you creative and love games and gaming? 

Develop your skills and experience using a variety of 

industry standard software which can also be applied 

to Architecture and Marketing. You will learn 2D & 3D 

modelling and animation, as well as using specialist 

software including Adobe Flash & Adobe Photoshop. 

You study games consoles - PS4, Xbox One & Wii. 

You will also work to a professional brief from a 

client/local employer to promote their product. 

Games students visit industry events like EGX, the 

UK’s largest gaming convention. 

Your future 


university at a higher level in Games Design, or use 

the skills and experience you have gained to progress 

further in your career in the games or multimedia 

industries. 

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ESOL (English 

for Speakers 

of Other 

Languages) 

Improve your English language skills to 

help you progress to the job or vocational 

course of your choice. Your course is made 

up of English language learning, maths and 

vocational choices. 

English for Speakers of Other 

Languages (ESOL) Study 

Programme 



• You do not need any qualifications. 

• We will do an assessment to find the right level of 

English for you. 


This course will help you improve your spoken and 

written English. You will learn valuable skills to help you 

progress to further study or employment. Tutors help 

you practise your English in a range of tasks related 

to real life and work-related situations. You will work 

towards qualifications in ESOL, maths and ICT. You 

will also have a chance to improve your employability 

skills and do a taster in a vocational department within 

College to help you find the next course for you. 

Your future 

This course will help you have a better understanding 

of the English language which will help you to 

progress on to further study, an apprenticeship or in to 

employment. 


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“‘I chose Shipley College 

because it’s not too big and the 

students & staff are friendly. 

I am learning employability 

skills on my course which will 

help me in the future. I enjoy 

playing football so after my 

course, I would like to progress 

to the Sport Level 1 course.’ 

Moin, 17 

“‘I have had great experiences 

over the last two years while 

at Shipley College. Performing 

Arts has built my confidence.’ 

Haris, 19 

Foundation Learning 

Full-time courses: Entry Levels 2-3 & Level 1 

Foundation Learning courses at Shipley College will help you to: 

• Find out what you enjoy 

• Build your confidence 

• Make new friends 

• Explore your options and 

succeed 

Before you start your foundation course, you visit the College to see 

if the course and environment are right for you. 

Your course is made up of vocational choices, which can include 

catering and hospitality, sport, performing arts or caring for children. 

Your course also includes opportunities to develop English and 

maths. 

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Independent Living 

Entry Level 2 


Independence to Work Skills 

Entry Level 2 






• A positive attitude, a willingness to try new things 

and enthusiasm for learning are important. 





This course helps you to become more independent 

and confident with other people. You can choose 

topics like gardening, cooking, art and sport. You will 

go on trips and take part in fundraising activities. 

You also improve your maths, reading, writing and 

ICT skills. 

Your future 

After you have finished this course, you may progress 

on to other Foundation Learning programmes or in to 

employment. 





• Before you start, you will meet other students 

and your tutors at College to help you settle in. 

• You can join a group of students who are already 

following a similar course and try it out to see if 

this is right for you. 


You have the chance to try out a range of activities 

such as gardening, cooking, art and sport. You find 

out about different types of jobs, go on trips and take 

part in fundraising activities. We will help you feel 

more confident with other people. In addition, you 

work to improve your maths, English and ICT skills. 

Your future 



employment. 


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Next Steps Entry Level 3 / 

Level 1 


Vocational Studies 

BTEC Entry Level 3 








• You can join a group of students who are already 

following a similar course and try it out to see if 

this is right for you. 


This course helps you learn about work and includes 

a work placement in catering and hospitality. You 

will develop valuable employability skills, learn about 

the importance of health & safety in the workplace 

and customer service. We will also help you get a 

qualification in English, maths and hospitality & 

catering. In addition, you go on trips and take part in 

fundraising activities. 

Your future 



employment. 







• You can then join a group of students who are 

already following a similar course and try it out to 

see if this is right for you. 


Try out a range of activities linked to our other 

College courses. There are lots of choices including 

Art & Design, Catering, Childcare, Computing, 

Performing Arts, Sport, Travel and Horticulture. 

Tutors find out what you are interested in and create 

the perfect course for you. You go on trips and take 

part in fundraising activities. In addition, you work to 

improve your maths, English and ICT skills. 

Your future 



employment. 

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Vocational Studies BTEC 

Level 1 




& maths. 



• A positive attitude and enthusiasm is important. 


You have the chance to try out a range of activities 

linked to our Level 2 courses. There are lots of 

choices including Art & Design, Catering, Childcare, 

Computing, Performing Arts, Sport, Travel and 

Horticulture. The course will support you in finding 

your chosen career path. In addition, you will work to 

improve your maths and English GCSE grades. 

Your future 

After you have finished the course, you can progress 

on to a higher level of study at Level 2 or move in to 

employment. 

Foundation for Choice (NOCN) 

Level 1 Skills for Employment, 

Training & Personal 

Development 




& maths. 



• A positive attitude, a willingness to try new things 

and enthusiasm for learning are important. 





The course will enable you to study a variety 

of vocational themed units. There are lots of 

choices including Art & Design, Catering, Childcare, 

Computing, Performing Arts, Sport, Travel and 

Horticulture. You go on trips and take part in 

fundraising activities. As you plan your future, our 

tutors help you improve your personal, social and 

work skills. You also work to improve your ICT skills 

and your maths and English GCSE grades. 

Your future 

You may progress on to a full-time BTEC Level 2 

course, an apprenticeship or in to work. 


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Introductory Sport Level 1 




& maths. 



• A genuine interest in sport and recreation. 


The course gives you an insight in to the industry of 

sport and recreation. It will enable you to develop 

skills and qualities needed for learning about and 

working in sport and active leisure. The course 

introduces you to topics such as how exercise affects 

the body, coaching skills, and playing sport. 

Your future 

After you have finished the course you can progress 

on to a higher level of study, such as Sport BTEC 

Level 2. 

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Supported Internships 

Level: Entry Level 3/Level 1 | Course length: 1 year | Code: 9122 



• Aged 18-24, and have an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP). 

• Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm to work. 

• Be willing to travel independently or to be taught to travel 

independently. 

• Have flexibility around working hours. 


This is a great opportunity to learn a job role matched to your abilities 

and interests, in a real working environment. When in College, you gain a 

wide range of skills including personal preparation for work, independent 

travelling, job search skills and effective behaviour at work. In your 

placement/internship we will support you to work with an employer. You 

will be on placement as an Intern for several months where you learn 

and practise different tasks. In addition, you also work towards important 

Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English. 

Your future 

At the end of the Supported Internship Programme, you may be offered 

paid employment or volunteer work. If you need ongoing support, we work 

with a number of agencies who can provide the help you need. If you think 

this programme is for you or would like more information, please contact 

us, come to our Open Days or book an appointment to speak with our 

friendly tutors. 

“‘I am enjoying my Supported 

Internship at Shipley College. 

The college is local and tutors 

are nice which makes my 

lessons fun. I have made lots 

of friends already. I am looking 

forward to starting my work 

placement, and would like 

to progress but I am unsure 

what I would like to do at the 

moment.’ 

Matthew, 20 

“‘I am settling in well on my 

Supported Internship and the 

tutors have been truly helpful. 

I chose the College because 

they offered internships to help 

get in to employment. After the 

course, I would like to move in 

to employment.’ 

Alex, 20 


shipley college - supported internship programme 

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“‘I’ve wanted to study Health & 

Social Care since I was a little 

girl as I like the idea of helping 

people and knowing that I can 

make a difference. I’m enjoying 

my course and everyone is very 

friendly and kind. I have made 

friends for life here. The tutor 

is supportive and gives you the 

best advice. After my course, 

I would like to go to university 

to study adult nursing, then 

hopefully get a job in a hospital.’ 

Lauren, 19, 


Park Lane Academy 

“‘I am studying Health & Social 

Care because I knew would 

open many doors for me in my 

future career. I chose Shipley 

College because I attended the 

summer school and enjoyed 

the environment over the other 

colleges. As well as my course, 

I have also been involved in the 

First Give charity project and 

the Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

After College, I want to apply to 

study paramedics at university.’ 

Samir, 


Dixons City Academy 

Health & 

Social Care 



You can really make a difference to people’s lives working in care as a: 

• Care Assistant 

• Social Worker 

• Healthcare Assistant 

• Nurse 

• Dietician 

• Mental Health Worker 

• Paediatric Nurse 

• Occupational Therapist 

• Family Support Worker 

• Drug and Alcohol Support 

You develop skills in caring for others across the Care sector 

including working with older people, supporting those with mental 

health issues, those undergoing rehabilitation and advising on 

healthy living. 

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Introduction to Health & 

Social Care BTEC Level 1 


Health & Social Care 

BTEC Level 2 




& maths however, GCSE grade 3 (D) would be 

preferable. 

• We will do an assessment to find out if this course 

is right for you. 


for all ages. 




This course gives you a fantastic introduction to 

working with adults in health & social care settings 

or working with children. Topics include being 

organised, developing a personal progression 

plan, communication skills for health & social care 

and advising others about healthy lifestyles. You 

complete a unit on the experience of work and visit a 

range of health & social care and childcare settings to 

help you decide where you would like to work in the 

future. You also gain personal & social development 

skills which will help you with your studies and 

finding a job. In addition, you gain important 

Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English. 

Your future 

After completing your course, you can move on to the 

Health & Social Care BTEC Level 2 course, or other 

Level 2 qualifications in Childcare. You may also move 

on to an apprenticeship or employment in the Care 

industry. 


• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English. 

or 




for others. 




As you develop the personal skills and qualities you 

need for the sector, this course is a great starting 

point if you would like to become a health or social 

worker. 

The range of topics include human lifespan 

development, health & social care values, promoting 

health & wellbeing, the impact of nutrition on health 

& wellbeing, equality & diversity in health & social 

care, individual rights in health & social care, human 

body systems & care of disorders, and services in 

health & social care. 

There are two externally set assessments which 

you will take in January or May. You will also have 

the opportunity to study GCSE maths and English. 

You may be required to attend a work experience 

placement during the year. 

Your future 


progress to the Health & Social Care Level 3 course, 

or on to an apprenticeship in Health & Social Care 

or Childcare. You could also use the skills and 

experience you have gained to find employment in 

the Care industry. 


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Health & Social Care BTEC 

Level 3 Foundation Diploma 

(QCF) 


Health & Social Care BTEC 

Level 3 Extended Certificate 

(QCF) 

Course length: 1 or 2 year | Code: 5041 



& maths. 



• A keen interest in caring for others. 


Gain the skills and experience needed to progress 

in to work or Higher Education studying nursing, 

social work or paramedical professions. You will 

learn how to care for & support individuals with 

a variety of needs by studying current research, 

principles of safe practice, public health promotion, 

sociological & psychological perspectives, supporting 

individuals with additional needs and more. In Year 

1, you complete a 100 hour work placement in a care 

setting, such as caring for the elderly, working in the 

community or caring for children with special needs. 

There will be some externally set assessments as 

part of the course. 

Your future 


university at a higher level in Health & Social Care, 

or use the skills and experience you have gained to 

progress further in your career in the Care industry. 



or maths. If you do not have grade 4 (C) or above in English or 

maths the minimum for the subject is grade 3 (D). 

or 

A full Level 2 at Merit grade or above. Students with 


that subject in year 1. 



• A keen interest in caring for others. 


You gain the skills and experience needed to progress 

in to work or Higher Education in the caring, nursing, 

social work or paramedical professions. You study 

topics such as Meeting Individual Care & Support 

Needs, Physiological Disorders & their Care, Human 

Lifespan Development and Working in Health & 

Social Care. You will complete a 100 hour work 

placement in a care setting, such as caring for the 

elderly, working in the community or caring for 

children with special needs. Preparation for this 

placement will start during the first term of the 

course. 

Your future 


university at a higher level in Health & Social Care, 


progress further in your career in the Care industry, 

for example nursing, social work, youth work & 

various medical professions. 

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“‘My dad and grandad both 

pursued a career in Horticulture 

so naturally, I have followed 

in their footsteps. Shipley 

College was local for me and is 

where my family have studied. 

I really enjoy understanding 

how to use the different types 

of machinery on the course. 

After the course, I would like 

to progress to the Horticulture 

Level 3 course, and eventually 

work abroad.’ 

Lewis, 16, 


Buttershaw Business 

& Enterprise College 

Horticulture 



Do you enjoy being outdoors and have an interest in nature or 

maintaining outdoor green spaces such as parks & gardens? 

Careers in Horticulture include: 

“‘I have a passion for gardening 

and working outdoors. The 

Horticulture course is a great 

way to help me achieve this. 

I chose Shipley College because 

my friends and family have 

been here and recommended 

it. After my course, I am 

interested in advancing on to 

the Level 3 course or finding 

an apprenticeship. One day, 

I would like to open my own 

Horticulture business.’ 

Adam, 17, 


Buttershaw Business 

& Enterprise College 

• Landscape Designer 

• Grounds Maintenance 

Coordinator 

• Landscape Gardener 

• Sports Turf Maintenance 

• Assistant Head Gardener 

• Environmental Projects 

Coordinator 

• Estates Manager 

• Arboriculturist 

• Greenkeeper 

• Forestry or Countryside 

Worker 

Horticulture is not just about gardening! Learn both the practical 

skills and theory for the design, construction & maintenance of 

outdoor spaces. 


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Horticulture Level 1 




& maths. 



• A positive attitude, be physically fit and have an 

enthusiasm for practical outdoor work. 




This is an excellent starting point if you are 

completely new to Horticulture. You gain a good 

working knowledge by combining practical projects 

with some classroom based study. You learn how to 

prepare soil, grow & care for plants, plant them out, 

maintain them and look after tools & machinery. You 

spend up to two days gaining vital work experience. 

You also gain personal & social development skills 

which help you with your studies and finding a job, 

plus essential Functional Skills qualifications in 

maths, English and ICT. As part of the Foundation 

Learning offer, this course gives you an introduction 

to lots of other subject options as well as 

Horticulture. You will need safety boots and warm 

clothes for working outdoors. 

Your future 

Cancelled for September 2020 

After completing your course, you can move on to the 

Horticulture Level 2 course, find an apprenticeship 

or employment in the Horticulture and Gardening 

industries. 




• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English. 

or 





• A keen interest in working outside with plants. 


Interested in the environment? This course is a great 

introduction to the skills and knowledge you need 

to form a solid base for a lifelong career. It offers 

something for everyone, you can be creative and 

learn how to design beautiful outdoor spaces. Topics 

covered include practical horticultural skills, plant 

identification & knowledge, garden maintenance and 

how to use specialist tools & equipment. You will 

learn landscaping skills including turfing, planting & 

mulching, lawn & hedge maintenance and using a 

wide range of horticultural machinery. 

You will complete a work placement to build up 

practical hands-on experience. In addition, you have 

the opportunity to improve your English and maths. 

You will need safety boots and warm clothes for 

working outdoors. 

Your future 


progress to the Horticulture BTEC Level 3 course, 

or on to an apprenticeship in Horticulture. You could 

also use the skills and experience you have gained to 

find employment in the Horticulture industry. 

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or 





• A keen interest in working outdoors and with 

plants. 


Learn the practical horticultural skills required for 

a varied range of careers in the sector. You build up 

your knowledge and skills in landscape gardening 

& management, as well as plant propagation and 

the care of trees. You will learn hard landscape 

construction, select which plants to use and when 

to plant them. You will grow plants from seeds or 

cuttings through to the stage when they are ready 

to plant out. The course is a mixture of classroombased 

theory and practical hands-on experience, 

focusing on teaching you the skills needed to be a 

professional horticulturalist. 

You visit garden centres, public parks and gardens, 

plus have work experience to help you develop your 

skills, confidence and knowledge of the industry. You 

will need safety boots and warm clothes for working 

outdoors. 

Your future 


university at a higher level in Horticulture, or use the 

skills and experience you have gained to progress 

further in your career in the Horticulture industry. 


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“‘I was drawn to Shipley College 

because the environment 

is much different from my 

High School, the college has 

a zero-tolerance attitude 

towards racism, homophobia 

and bullying. I am happy 

making new friends in a loving 

environment that accepts me 

for me. What I enjoy most 

about my course is that I am 

able to perform the songs I 

like. Once I have finished my 

course I would like to get into 

fashion and modeling, I’ve had 

a passion for fashion ever since 

I was young.’ 

Ketsia, 17, 


Tong High School 

Music Technology 



Combine a passion for music with a career in the music and creative 

industries such as: 

• Sound Engineer 

• Audio Visual Technician 

• Stage Manager 

• Musician/Performer 

• Composer 

• Events Promoter 

• Teacher 

• Stage Crew 

“‘I chose to study music because 

I really enjoyed music since I 

was a child and I wanted to 

learn more. My favourite part 

of the course so far is learning 

about the era of music. I find 

it interesting how music has 

changed over the last 60 years. 

I chose Shipley College because 

of the small campus. After 

my course, I would love to be 

a producer and to work in a 

studio.’ 

Oliver, 18, 


Temple Moor High School 

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Music Technology BTEC Level 2 


Music Technology BTEC Level 3 





or 



• Attend ‘taster’ sessions to find out more about 

the course. 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a keen 

interest in music. 

• Have an interview and further assessment to 

check the course is right for you. 


If you have a passion for music, this course gives you 

a great introduction to many aspects of the music 

industry. 

It helps you to manage a music product by 

developing practical music technology skills and 

production techniques. 

You explore musical composition, computer 

systems used by musicians, sound effects and 

musical recording. You can also perform at lots of 

College events including ceremonies and end of 

term celebrations. Plus you get the chance to gain 

experience of working as a stagehand at a local 

festival. 

Your future 

On successful completion of the course, you may 

progress on to the Music Technology BTEC Level 

3 course, one of our other Level 3 courses or an 

apprenticeship. You could also go in to employment 

as part of a promotions team, a roadie, or trainee DJ. 

You may even form your own band! 





or 





• Demonstrate your musical talent to our panel of 

tutors. 




Develop your love of music in to a career. Learn about 

the industry including music production, sequencing, 

composing, live sound techniques, as well as the 

listening skills required by Music Technologists. For 

your final project, you plan and produce an original 

digital track. You also get the chance to perform live 

in front of an audience, gain work experience at a 

local festival and take part in competitions. 

Previous music students have had the opportunity to 

experience different elements of the music industry 

on projects such as the Big Music Project. This 

included music workshops with external musicians 

demonstrating different music styles and techniques 

such as Percussion, Beatboxing, Singing and Musical 

Theatre. 

Your future 


university at a higher level in Music Technology, or 

use the skills and experience you have gained to 

progress further in your career in the Music Industry. 

An exciting future awaits! 


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“‘I began studying BTEC Sport 

at secondary school and loved 

it so much I wanted to carry 

it on at College. I really enjoy 

exercising, so to combine this 

with learning was a great 

opportunity for me. After I have 

finished my Level 2, I want to 

go on to study my Level 3 Sport 

BTEC and then go to university 

and study a teacher training 

degree.’ 

Daniel, 16 

“‘I have always enjoyed sport 

and I really want to become a 

secondary school PE teacher. 

This course is perfect for 

helping me to achieve my 

ambition. The tutors are 

helpful, engaging and very 

energetic. After College, 

I am looking to study at 

Loughborough University.’ 

Byron, 16, 


Beckfoot Thornton 

Sport including Football Academy 



Continue your love of sport and healthy living and find an exciting 

and active career such as: 

• Personal Trainer 

• Sports Coach 

• Physiotherapist 

• Nutritionist 

• Sports Psychologist 

• Sport Development 

• Sports Journalist 

• Fitness Professional 

• PE Teacher 

• Leisure Centre Assistant 

Use your interest in your future career and develop the skills to 

continue playing and learning about sport & fitness. 

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Sport BTEC Level 2 


Sport BTEC Level 3 





or 



• Tell us more about your keen interest in sport. 

• Attend ‘taster’ sessions to find out more about 

the course. 

• Have an interview and further assessment to 

check the course is right for you. 


Develop your knowledge of sport and focus on how 

to help yourself and others improve as athletes. Take 

part in a range of sports including football, cricket, 

tennis, basketball and volleyball. Build technical skills 

and tactical awareness through modules such as 

practical sport, planning and leading sports activities, 

organising coaching sessions and tournaments. You 

also learn about the anatomy and physiology of an 

athlete. Visit a range of sport organisations including 

the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield and local 

sports centres. 

You will be required to buy recommended College 

sportswear as well as a football kit, boots and 

trainers. You are expected to make a contribution to 

the cost of organised tours or visits relating to the 

course. 

Your future 


progress to the Sport BTEC Level 3, or use the skills 

and experience you have gained to find employment 

in leisure centres, sports clubs or fitness centres. 





 

or 






Gain a solid grounding in the skills needed for a 

career in the sports industry. Participate in different 

sports and study a wide range of areas including 

sport psychology, working with children, fitness 

testing and sports coaching, focusing on the 

technical and tactical awareness of the athlete in 

sport. You are encouraged to be reflective - looking 

at your own performance, setting personal targets, 

monitoring & evaluating an action plan to improve 

performance. You will also gain valuable work 

experience as part of this course. 





course. 

Your future 




your career in the Sports Industry. 


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Sport (Football Academy) 

BTEC Level 3 

Course length: 1 or 2 years | Code: 4029 





 

or 

A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above with maths 

and English grades equivalent to those stated 

above. 



• All applicants will have to attend a football trial 

and be recommended by Guiseley AFC Head Youth 

Coach. 


The Shipley College – Guiseley AFC Football Academy 

offers talented young footballers high quality football 

development with continued academic study. This 

course is perfect if you want to progress in football, 

either playing or coaching. There are daily sessions 

to practice and develop your skills in practical & 

theoretical coaching and training techniques. You will 

have the opportunity to play in the Conference Youth 

Alliance or English Colleges FA leagues. 

In College, you focus on developing your knowledge 

and understanding of leadership and coaching skills 

to enhance your sporting abilities. Modules include: 

training & fitness, nutrition for sport, fitness testing, 

principles of sports coaching, work experience, 

business in sport, sports psychology and sports 

development. 





course. 

Your future 

This course can lead to employment in areas such as 

sports coaching/training and sports development, 

further studies at university or the opportunity to 

play for professional/semi-professional clubs. 

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Guiseley AFC 

Partnership 

We have been working in partnership with Guiseley 

AFC since 2013, giving talented young footballers the 

opportunity to combine high levels of coaching five 

days a week, alongside continued academic study. 

The benefits gained mean some students have 

been accepted as ‘High Achievers’ at university. 

Recruitment for the football academy has gone 

from strength to strength and the collaboration has 

proven valuable to the club and the players. 

Last year, we had another fantastic season with Shipley College’s U19 

Academy First team coming top of the North East Alliance U19 League; 

finishing off the season as runners up in the National Cup. This was an 

amazing achievement for all the coaching staff and students involved. 

The players worked tirelessly all season, training four times a week with 

some students committing to travelling long distances to be a part of 

the team. 


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“‘I wanted to incorporate travel 

in to my future career. 

I enjoy the creative tasks in 

the course, including preparing 

presentations. I have now 

worked on placement in a 

hotel in Leeds and also been 

to the Costa Del Sol with 

College. I would like to work 

as cabin crew and I am also 

thinking about studying higher 

education abroad.’ 

Holly, 17, 


South Craven School 

“‘My ambition is to be a 

holiday rep with Tui so the 

Travel & Tourism course at 

Shipley College stood out to 

me. I have enjoyed the units 

so far, they have been fun and 

I have also learnt a lot. I’m 

looking forward to traveling as 

part of my career.’ 

Travel & Tourism 



Travel, tourism and hospitality can take you worldwide and offer 

you an exciting and rewarding career such as: 

• Air Cabin Crew 

• Airport Customer Services 

Agent 

• Events Coordinator 

• Holiday Representative 

• Hotel Management 

• Travel & Tourism Marketing 

Assistant 

• Tourist Information Centre 

Assistant 

• Retail or Business Travel 

Agent 

• Travel Journalist 

You develop customer service skills and learn about working in 

Travel & Tourism. It is an ideal career for those who love meeting 

people, have great communication skills and a keen interest in 

travel. 

Kaitlan, 18, 


Hanson Academy 

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Travel & Tourism Level 2 





or 

A Level 1 at Pass grade, plus a GCSE grade 3 (D) or 

above in English. 



• A keen interest in working in the travel industry. 




You will develop the skills needed for a career in 

the Travel & Tourism industry. Learn about holiday 

bookings, customer service in hotels, tour operations 

and airports. You find out how to research and 

market tourist destinations. You also go on visits to 

a range of organisations to see how a travel related 

business is run on a day-to-day basis and gain vital 

work experience to help prepare you for future 

employment. 

Study visits and a residential form an integral part 

of this course and you may be required to contribute 

towards the cost. You are encouraged to consider 

fundraising initiatives to help cover these costs. You 

will also be required to provide a basic uniform for 

assessment sessions. 

Your future 

After successfully completing this course, you can 

move on to the Travel & Tourism Level 3, or use 

the skills and experience you have gained to find 

employment in the Travel & Tourism industry. 

Travel & Tourism Level 3 

(Tourism & Aviation) 






or 

A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above. 



• To tell us about your interest in travel and your 

plans for a career in this industry. 


You learn about subjects related to the Travel, 

Tourism & Aviation industry including worldwide 

destinations, customer service, holiday 

representatives, retail/business travel, handling air 

passengers, passenger terminal management along 

with many others that make up the full qualification. 

Study visits and a residential, which may be both 

in the UK and overseas, form an integral part of 

this course and you may be required to contribute 

towards the cost. You are encouraged to consider 

fundraising initiatives to help cover these costs. 

Take advantage of the unique opportunity to go on a 

week-long work experience opportunity overseas. 

Students have previously travelled out to the Costa 

del Sol to work in the ‘First Choice’ Holiday Village. 

This first-hand experience shows what it is like to 

work in a resort by shadowing holiday reps, taking 

part in planning fun activities and visiting hotels, 

resorts and airports. In addition, you complete 

further work experience to give you a vital taste of 

careers in this industry. You will also be required to 

provide a basic uniform for assessment sessions. 

Your future 




your career in the Travel, Tourism & Aviation industry. 


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English & Maths 

Additional qualifications to support your full-time study 

Additional maths and English qualifications can be added on to your existing College qualifications 

to develop further skills to progress your academic or professional future. These courses can add 

valuable UCAS points to support your application for university. 

AS English Language 

Course length: 2 years | Level 3 

Core Maths 

Course length: 2 years | Level 3 


• A GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English Language 

and an interest in developing your English 

Language skills. 

• To be enrolled on a full-time Level 3 course at 



Gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate 

and develop expression with this nationally 

recognised AS Level course. Studying both fiction 

and poetry, you will develop your creative writing 

& critical thinking skills. You will also have the 

opportunity to be creative in word, print, paint or 

music when exploring a set theme. 

You will earn additional UCAS points to help with a 

university application. 

Your future 

Studying English at AS Level can improve career 

choices and increase your earning prospects, as 

the skills learnt are increasingly important in the 

workplace and in Higher Education. An AS Level 

qualification is worth up to 20 valuable UCAS points. 


• A GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in maths and an 

interest in applying maths skills to problem 

solving. 

• To be enrolled on a full-time Level 3 course at 



This course is perfect if you want to continue 

developing valuable maths skills whilst studying a 

full-time vocational course. Many roles in today’s 

workplace require high levels of maths-based 

problem-solving skills and budget management. Core 

Maths is a useful tool to equip you with these skills. It 

is a two year course and is assessed by a final exam. 

Your future 

Studying maths at Level 3 can improve career 

choices and increase your earning prospects, as 

the skills learnt are increasingly important in the 

workplace and in Higher Education. You gain a Level 

3 qualification equivalent to an AS Level and up to 

20 valuable UCAS points. Employers and universities 

have already expressed strong support of the 

programme. 

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The Prince’s Trust Certificate - 

Employment, Teamwork 

& Community Skills 

Entry Level 3/Levels 1 & 2 

Course length: 12 weeks | Code: 7500 


• You do not need any qualifications but a desire to 

progress to further education or work is essential. 

• We will do an assessment to find out if this course 

is right for you. 

• A positive attitude & a desire to make a difference. 

The 

Prince’s Trust 

Certificate 

Do more. See more. Be more. 

Are you aged 16-25 and want to improve your 

confidence and gain new skills and qualifications? 

Shipley College is working in partnership with the 

Prince’s Trust to deliver the Team Programme and 

this could be the course to get you going if you are 

out of education or unemployed, and looking for 

direction and ideas for the future. 

Please note, the course is free and if you are 

unemployed, it will not affect your benefits such as 

Jobseekers Allowance/Universal Credit. 

If you think this programme is for you or would like 

more information, please contact us, come to one 

of our Open Days or book an appointment to speak 

with our friendly tutors. 


There are three start dates throughout the year, 

in September, January and May for this 12-week 

programme. It will provide you with a great sense of 

achievement and an opportunity to make a difference 

in your local community. 

You will: 

• Develop skills that help you in life and in jobs. 

• Meet others and work together in teams of up to 

15 people on a range of practical projects to gain 

experience in areas such as gardening, cooking or 

performing, to name a few. 

• Benefit from careers advice, help with job hunting 

and your CV. 

• Take part in a community project. 

• Have two weeks work experience. 

• Go on a three night action packed residential. 

• Develop your personal skills such as confidence 

and team working. 

You build a portfolio recording your experience and 

upon successful completion, you will gain a nationally 

recognised qualification. 

Your future 

Three in four young people who take part on Prince’s 

Trust schemes move in to work, education or training. 

From this course, you may also progress on to a 

traineeship, an apprenticeship, a course or in to work. 


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Traineeships 

The alternative route to employment 

If you are 16-24, keen, but not quite ready or qualified for an apprenticeship or a job, 

you could start a Traineeship. 

• They last from 6 weeks to 6 months and are tailored to your needs. 

• They include a short skills course where you learn CV writing, interview skills and working as 

part of a team. 

• Improve your English and maths – subjects you need. 

• Also includes a work placement to give you vital experience for your CV. 

Traineeships are offered in areas including: 

• Accountancy 

• Business Administration 

• Childcare 

• Computing 

• Customer Service 

• Health & Social Care 

• Horticulture/Gardening 

• Media 

If you’re interested in other job roles we can help match the training to your needs, to help you 

towards an apprenticeship or employment. 

You can apply for a Traineeship if you: 

• Are not currently in a job and have little or no work experience. 

• Are 16–24* and have not yet gained a full Level 3 qualification. 

• Want to move on to employment, an apprenticeship or further study. 

*Or are aged 19-25 and subject to a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA) or an Education, Health and 

Care Plan (EHCP) issued by your home local authority. 

Opportunities in different areas are available throughout the year. To find out more, 

please call the Traineeship Team on 01274 327238. 

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Ready to start your apprenticeship today? 

We promote vacancies all year round and we will help you find one that’s right for you! 

Visit our Jobs Board to view the list of vacancies with employers in Yorkshire - 

www.shipley.ac.uk/apprentices/jobs-board If you do not see a suitable vacancy, contact 

the Apprenticeship Team, who may be able to help you on 01274 327390. 

At Shipley College we offer apprenticeships at 

Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5. 

• Level 2 - equivalent to 5 good GCSEs. 

• Level 3 - equivalent to 2 A Levels. 

• Levels 4 & 5 - equivalent to a Foundation Degree. 

We work closely with employers 

across Yorkshire to offer professional 

apprenticeships and industry standard 

training. 

Some of the employers we work with include: 

We offer apprenticeships in the following 

careers: 

Accounting, Business, Customer Service 

& Marketing including: 

• Assistant Accountant 

• Business Administrator 

• Customer Service Practitioner 

• Digital Marketer 

Childcare including: 

• Early Years Educator 

• Teaching Assistant 

• Youth Worker 

Computing & IT including: 

• Infrastructure Technician 

Health & Social Care including: 

• Adult Care Worker & Lead Adult Care Worker 

Horticulture including: 

• Horticulture & Landscape Operative 

• Golf Greenkeeper 

• Sports Turf Operative 

The apprenticeships can vary depending on approval and demand from employers. For a full list of subjects 

available see www.shipley.ac.uk/apprentices 

If you have any questions about apprenticeships, call our Apprenticeship Team on 01274 327390. 


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Apprenticeships: 

Steps to Success 

Apprenticeships start all year round. If you are 

interested in an apprenticeship and have seen 

a vacancy, don’t delay & apply today. 

A well prepared CV is essential 

Your CV is your chance to showcase what you have to offer. 

Make sure it is up-to-date, accurate and free from spelling 

& grammatical errors. It is a good idea to ask someone else 

to read it before you send it off. 

Check out apprenticeship vacancies regularly 

You need to find an apprenticeship vacancy in your chosen 

area. To find out about our vacancies you can: 

• View current apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprentices 

Job Board at www.shipley.ac.uk/apprentices/jobs-board 

• Register on the National Apprenticeship Website (NAS) 

and GetMyFirstJob 

• See our latest vacancies on Twitter - @ShipleyTraining 

& Facebook - /ShipleyCollegeApprenticeshipJobs 

If you do not see a suitable vacancy, you can also send your 

CV to us and a little bit of information about what you are 

looking for. We may be able to find something for you. 

Apply for the vacancy you are interested in 

If you see a vacancy you are interested in online, or you 

want to have a chat about apprenticeships, please call 

01274 327390 or send your CV to cv@shipley.ac.uk. 

For more information on how to apply for an apprenticeship 

through Shipley College, including putting together your CV, 

see the Apprentices area at www.shipley.ac.uk 

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“ 

Joe 

Apprentice Administrator 

at Whitegates 

‘Whitegates have had apprentices with 

Shipley College in the past who still 

work for the company, so it is clearly 

a reputable course with substance for 

my industry. My job role includes the 

letting process, from signing up a tenant 

through to moving them in to a property. 

I am enjoying building a relationship with 

tenants and having the opportunity to 

continually progress in my role. After my 

apprenticeship, I will continue to work at 

Whitegates and hopefully develop in to a 

lettings manager.’ 

Angela, Joe’s Manager 

at Whitegates 

‘Having Joe in the office has been 

refreshing and given the team a lift. He 

is helpful and has great empathy with 

the customers, always trying to find 

ways to deliver good customer service. 

He is bright and hardworking, and I am 

sure he is learning a lot working with our 

experienced staff. 

The College has been very supportive 

with our Apprentice programme over the 

years. They understand that we are a 

small business and need a high calibre of 

employees who we are happy to invest 

in for our future.’ 


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We promote vacancies all year round. To apply or find 

out more, visit our Jobs Board at www.shipley.ac.uk/ 

apprentices or call our friendly team on 01274 327307. 

Accounting, Business, Customer Service & Marketing 

Assistant Accountant 

Level 3 Apprenticeship 

Course length: 18 months | Code: 3383 


• An apprenticeship vacancy in your chosen area. 

• You will have an interview. 

• These will be set by the employer, but typically 

include 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including 

grade 4 (C) or above in English & maths. 

• You must pass an initial assessment in English 

& maths. 


You will develop your knowledge and skills with 

topics including double-entry bookkeeping, 

preparation of final accounts for the sole trader and 

partnership, costings, professional ethics, indirect 

tax and spreadsheets. You could progress straight in 

to job roles such as a Trainee Accounting Technician 

or Assistant Accountant. Alternatively, you can move 

on to further study in a subject related to accounting, 

such as an AAT Professional Diploma in Accountancy. 

“ Hannah 

Apprentice Administrator at 

MP Alarms (Fire & Security) 

‘I knew Shipley College had a good reputation and 

they offered the Apprenticeship I wanted to do. 

It has improved my knowledge and skills so far 

which has enabled me to do my job efficiently. 

I work as an administrator completing various 

tasks within the office. My workload varies 

day-to-day and the people I work with are lovely 

which makes my job a satisfying one. At the 

moment, I am happy completing my training and 

working and I hope to be taken on permanently 

afterwards.’ 

Your future 

You can go on to study a course at college or 

university, such as the Professional Accounting 

Technician Higher Apprenticeship Level 4. 

Alternatively, you can use the skills and experience 

you have gained to progress further in your career. 

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Business Administration 

Intermediate Apprenticeship 

(Level 2) 





include 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including 

English and maths. 



& maths. 


As an Apprentice Administrator, you will handle 

day-to-day tasks in an office to support it running 

smoothly. You will develop a range of transferable 

skills which means you can work in almost any 

setting, from an international retail chain to a small 

manufacturing company. Positions may include 

executive assistants, administration assistants, data 

entry clerks and office juniors. Administration roles 

are an excellent starting point for a career in business 

and you can even move in to management once you 

have more experience. 

Your future 

After completing an Intermediate Apprenticeship, 

you can progress on to the Business Administrator 

Level 3 Apprenticeship or full-time study at college. 

Alternatively, you can use the skills and experience 

you have gained to progress further in your career. 

Business Administrator 


Course length: 12-18 months | Code: 3095 





include 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above (plus a 

grade 3 (D) or above in English and maths). 


& maths. 


As a Business Administrator, you will develop a 

highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and 

behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This 

includes small and large businesses alike; from the 

public, private and charitable sectors. You could be 

working independently or as part of a team and 

may be developing, implementing, maintaining 

and improving administrative services. This will 

support your progression towards management 

responsibilities. As part of this apprenticeship, you 

will need to pass an End Point Assessment at the 

end of your apprenticeship to show that you are 

competent in your role. 

Your future 

After completing this apprenticeship, you could 

progress on to a Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship 

or study a course at college or university. You could 

also develop your professional skills further with one 

of our part-time courses. 


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Customer Service Practitioner 







& maths. 


This Level 2 apprenticeship will help you develop the 

skills to provide excellent customer service which can 

be applied to hundreds of job roles across various 

sectors. Good customer service is key to the success 

of any business or organisation and you learn how to 

deliver the extra levels of service to make a client’s 

experience better. 

Duties will vary, but in most cases you’ll be making 

sure that people are dealt with in a positive, reliable 

and pleasant way. Whether that’s by offering advice 

on products & services, handling enquiries or even 

dealing with complaints professionally. 

Your future 

After your Apprenticeship, you could progress to the 

Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship or 

full-time study at college. Alternatively, you can use 


further in your career. 

Customer Service Specialist 





• These will be set by your employer, but typically 

include 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, plus a 

grade 3 (D) or above in English & maths. 



& maths. 

• Experience in a customer service role will be 

beneficial. 


As an Advanced Apprentice, you are likely to be given 

more responsibility in the workplace. In most cases 

you’ll be engaging with customers, making sure they 

are dealt with in a positive, reliable and pleasant 

way. This could be by offering advice on products 

and services, handling enquiries or even dealing with 

complaints professionally. During the Apprenticeship, 

you will develop the skills to provide excellent 

customer service which can be applied to hundreds 

of job roles across different sectors. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you may be able to study 

a course at college or university, such as a Higher 

Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you can use the skills 

and experience you have gained to progress further 

in your career. 

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Digital Marketer Level 3 

Apprenticeship 


Computing & IT 

Infrastructure Technician 








minimum grade 3 (D) in English & maths. 

• Experience of, or an interest in, Digital Marketing. 

• You must pass an initial assessment in English, 

maths & ICT. 


As a Digital Marketer Apprentice, you will be involved 

in the development and implementation of marketing 

campaigns. You will learn how to target and engage 

your audience using both digital and traditional 

marketing methods. You will cover the principles of 

Marketing plus gain experience in a variety of online 

and digital platforms. You will learn to create posts, 

to put campaigns together, to investigate campaign 

performance through analytics and learn basic 

coding. 

We will support you to prepare for your End Point 

Assessment. 

Your future 


a course at college or university, such as a Higher 

Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you can use the skills 



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minimum grade 3 (D) in English & maths. 

• Completion of a full Level 2 Apprenticeship 

at Pass grade or above in a relevant area, or 

a minimum of one year’s relevant industry 

experience in ICT. 


maths & ICT. 


As an existing or new Infrastructure Technician, this 

course will help you be more productive in your role 

and build your career. You will develop knowledge 

and skills in networking & architecture, mobile & 

operating systems, cloud services, coding & logic 

and business processes. You will learn how to use 

tools and methods to solve issues and troubleshoot 

non-routine problems. You will develop a portfolio 

of evidence demonstrating your competence and 

knowledge of the subject. We will support you to 

prepare for your End Point Assessment. 

Your future 


a course at college or university, such as a Network 

Engineer Higher Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you 

can use the skills and experience you have gained to 

progress further in your career. 


Childcare 

Children & Young People’s 

Workforce Intermediate 

Apprenticeship (Level 2) 



• You should be at least 16 years old. 

• A job as an apprentice in an Early Years setting for 

a minimum of 30 hours a week (this will include 

one day in College per week). 


maths & ICT. 





Would you like to work with 0-19 year olds? This 

course is an ideal starting point for those who want 

a career in an Early Years, Care or Education role, and 

even those who want to train to become a teacher. 

You will develop the skills to care for, protect and 

support children & young people’s development and 

learning. You need to enjoy working with children and 

to have a responsible attitude and commitment to this 

type of work. Please note, unless you already have 

grade 9-4 (A-C) in maths and English, you will need to 

study up to Level 2 in these subjects and also ICT. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you could secure work 

or choose to train further with the Advanced 

Apprenticeship (Level 3). 

Children’s Learning & 

Development (Early Years 

Educator) Advanced 




• You must be 18 years or over. 

• A job as an apprentice in an Early Years setting for 

a minimum of 30 hours a week (this will include 

one day in College per week). 

• You will need a minimum of 1 year’s relevant 

industry experience and/or a Level 2 qualification 

in Childcare. 


maths & ICT. 

• A GCSE at grade 4 (C) or above in English. 





This is ideal if you have completed an Intermediate 

Apprenticeship or Childcare Level 2 and would like 

to work with children aged 0-5 (with a working 

knowledge of 5-7 year olds). You will ensure children 

are looked after, kept active, happy and nourished, 

while helping them to develop social & practical skills. 

This will prepare you to work in childcare roles such as 

Early Years Practitioner and Room Leader. Successful 

completion of this qualification will help you to secure 

work and potentially progress in to a management role. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you can study further at 

college or university, or use the skills and experience 

you have gained at work to progress in your career. 


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Youth Work Intermediate 



Youth Work Advanced 





• A job as an apprentice in a Youth Work setting 

for a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you 

work fewer hours, the length of time on your 

apprenticeship will be longer. 


& maths. 





This qualification is based on the National 

Occupational Standards for youth work and 

supports the skills & knowledge needed to become a 

competent Assistant Youth Support Worker. You will 

gain an understanding of the key purpose & role of 

youth work including the skills, knowledge, qualities 

& values required to practice; safeguarding in a youth 

work setting, including keeping safe online; young 

people’s development & how youth work can support 

adolescents; and working with challenging behaviour. 

Optional units include: Employment Rights & 

Responsibilities, Anti-discriminatory Practice 

and Supporting Young People with Disabilities & 

Additional Learning Needs. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you can progress on 

to the Youth Work Practice Level 3 Diploma or 

Apprenticeship. You can also use the skills you have 

developed and the experience you have gained at 

work to progress further in your job role/career. 

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• A job as an apprentice in a Youth Work setting 

for a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you 

work fewer hours the length of time on your 

apprenticeship will be longer. 

• A minimum of 1 year’s relevant industry 

experience and/or a Level 2 vocational 

qualification. 


& maths. 





This qualification is based on the National 

Occupational Standards for youth work & supports 

the skills and knowledge needed to become a 

competent Youth Support Worker. You will gain an 

understanding of the values, core principles and 

current policies relating to youth work; intervention 

strategies in youth work settings; and the 

principles, knowledge and skills needed for workbased 

practice. Optional units include: Caseload 

Management, Implementing Exchange Programmes, 

Outreach and Detached Youth Work. 

Your future 

Whilst there is currently no Level 4 qualification 

in Youth Work Practice, the Advanced Level 

Apprenticeship does offer progression to a range of 

higher level qualifications. These include the Level 

4 Award/Certificate in Working with Vulnerable 

Young People; Level 4 qualifications in Advice & 

Guidance; and Foundation Degrees in Working with 

Young People. You could also use the skills you have 

developed and the experience you have gained at 

work to progress further in your job role/career, 

potentially in to management. 



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Supporting Teaching 

& Learning in Schools 


(Level 2) 




• A job as an apprentice in a school as a Teaching 

Assistant for a minimum of 30 hours a week (this 

will include one day in College per week). 


maths & ICT. 





This course can help you develop a career working 

in a school as a Teaching Assistant with 6-19 year 

olds. You will learn how to support the development 

and learning of children and young people and gain 

the skills & knowledge needed for your career. This 

is also a good starting point if you want to go on to 

be a teacher. You need to enjoy working with children 

and to have a responsible attitude and commitment 

to this type of work. Please note, unless you already 

have grade 9-4 (A-C) in maths and English, you will 

need to study up to Level 2 in these subjects and also 

ICT. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you could secure work and 

progress within your chosen career or choose to train 

further with the Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3). 

Supporting Teaching & 

Learning in Schools Advanced 





• A job as an apprentice in a school as a Teaching 

Assistant for a minimum of 30 hours a week. 


experience and/or a Level 2 qualification in 

Childcare. 


maths & ICT. 





Learn the skills required by a Teaching Assistant, 

making sure pupils get the most out of their lessons. 

You could help to plan, carry out and evaluate a wide 

range of learning activities, working both alongside 

the teacher to support classroom activities, and 

alone with individuals or groups of students. Some 

learning support staff specialise in areas such as 

music or special needs. This course will help improve 

your employment prospects and enable you to work 

in a variety of childcare settings. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you can study a course at 

college or university, such as a Higher Apprenticeship 


progress further in your job role/career. 

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Health & Social Care 

Adult Care Worker 


Course length: 18 months - 2 years | Code: 5802 



• A job as an apprentice in a Health & Social Care 

setting for a minimum of 30 hours a week (this 

will include one day in College per week). 


& maths. 





This apprenticeship prepares you for work in Health 

& Social Care roles such as Support Worker or Care 

Assistant. You need to enjoy supporting others, have 

a responsible attitude and be committed. You will 

complete the Care Certificate, a Level 2 Diploma in 

Care and a self-reflection task at the end of your 

programme, which will be submitted to the End Point 

Assessor to prepare for your professional discussion. 

Please note, unless you already have grades 9-4 (A- 

C) in maths and English, you will need to study up to 

Level 2 in these subjects. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you could secure work 

and progress within your chosen career or choose to 

train further with the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 

Apprenticeship. 

Lead Adult Care Worker 





• An apprenticeship vacancy in a Health & Social 

Care setting for a minimum of 30 hours a week 

(this will include one day in College per week). 


experience and/or a Level 2 qualification in Health 

& Social Care. 


& maths. 


• A clear Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check 



You will care for individuals with specific needs 

including disabled or elderly people, or those with 

learning disabilities. You will help plan support needs 

to enable them to live fulfilling lives. This care can 

include helping a person to get dressed or assisting 

them with their shopping. 

This course prepares you for a role as a senior 

support worker or senior care assistant. You will need 

to complete the Care Certificate, a Level 3 Diploma 

in Adult Care and a self-reflection task in your last 

month. You will also need to pass the End Point 

Assessment and a multiple choice test. 

Your future 

After your apprenticeship, you can study a course at 

college or university, such as a Higher Apprenticeship 

or use the skills you have developed and the 

experience you have gained at work to progress 

further in your job role/career, potentially in to 

management. 


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Horticulture 

Horticulture & Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship 




• You must pass an initial assessment in English & maths 

or 

Have recently gained GCSE grades 4 (C) or above in English & maths. 



This apprenticeship prepares you for various roles in 

horticulture, including maintaining landscapes, parks 

and public gardens. Depending on your employer, 

your apprenticeship may specialise in one of the 

following areas: 

HORTICULTURE: You will learn to plan, develop 

and maintain landscaping areas including gardens, 

parks and other green spaces. You will be learning 

to cultivate soils, controlling plant pests, identifying 

plants and learning the principles of their growth 

& development. You will also be taught how to use 

machinery and ways to reduce waste. 

LANDSCAPING: You will learn about the construction 

of hard landscaping areas such as fencing, walls, 

paving and paths. You will also learn to survey and 

mark out sites, as well as maintaining areas including 

fences, walls and water features. 

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will need 

to pass an End Point Assessment which involves 

the completion of a portfolio of evidence, a series 

of practical assessment tests and a professional 

discussion. 

Your future 

After completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may 

be able to progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or 




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Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship 





& maths 

or 

Have recently gained GCSE grades 4 (C) or above in English & maths. 



You will be responsible for the maintenance, care and 

overall appearance of a golf course. You will maintain 

a good quality playing surface as well as undertaking 

environmental and ecological operations, bunker 

maintenance, laying turf, planting trees & shrubs 

plus developing wildlife habitats. 

You will learn about the preparation of the golf 

course for play, using specialist equipment to 

maintain & renovate turf surfaces, applying turf 

treatments & controlling weeds, fungal diseases, 

pests & turf disorders, maintaining & renovating 

bunkers, maintaining drainage & irrigation systems, 

how to identify plants and trees, soil & plant biology 

and basic computer skills. 

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will need to 

pass the End Point Assessment test. This involves 



discussion. 

Your future 

After completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may 

be able to progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or 





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Sports Turf Operative 






& maths or have recently gained GCSE grades 4 

(C) or above in English & maths. 



You will be responsible for the maintenance, 

renovation and appearance of sports turf surfaces. 

Depending on your employer, you could be working 

across a range of sports such as athletics, bowls, 

cricket, football and horse racing, ranging from 

general park type sports surfaces to first class 

stadiums. You will learn how to identify and use 

the correct materials, tools & equipment for 

groundskeeping. You will also learn how to monitor 

& report findings, environmental and health & 

safety law and regulations, as well as developing an 

understanding of different types of surface and how 

to reduce environmental impacts. 

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will need 

to pass the End Point Assessment. This involves 



discussion. 

Your future 

After completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you could 

progress on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship or full-time 

study at college. Alternatively, you can use the skills 



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Environmental Conservation 


(Level 2) 

Course length: 18 months | Code: 7121 




& maths or have recently gained GCSE grades 4 

(C) or above in English & maths. 



This course can help you gain work-based 

specialist skills and experience in Environmental 

Conservation. There are many units of study which 

will develop your practical and professional skills. 

Topics include monitoring and maintaining health 

& safety, maintaining environmental good practice, 

preparing & conducting field surveys, maintaining 

equipment & machines, habitat establishment & 

management, and constructing & maintaining paths 

and boundaries. You need to be working full or parttime 

in the industry, in order to gain the practical 

experience required to complete the course. 

Assessment is through completion of a portfolio of 

work, including practical observations and written 

work. 

Your future 

On successful completion of this course, you can 

progress on to the Horticulture Level 3 Diploma or 

advanced courses at other colleges. 



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How to apply & 

what happens next 

How to apply 

You can either: 

• Fill in the application form on the pages opposite 

and send it to Student Services. No stamp is 

required. 

• Apply online at www.shipley.ac.uk – you can 

register your details and you track your progress. 

• Call Student Services on 01274 327281. 

• Come to an Open Day and apply on the day 

(for dates see page 05). 


Whatever your qualifications and school experience, 

we will help you make the best choice. Look at the 

courses and the entry requirements before you apply. 

You will then have an interview and possible further 

assessment. 

Your interview 

Interviews will be with a tutor from your course area. 

These interviews are friendly and supportive, giving 

you information about courses and College life. You 

are welcome to bring someone along with you such 

as a parent/carer, friend, relative or personal advisor. 

If you have any particular needs with accessing 

College buildings or if you need additional support 

at your interview, please let us know. Call Student 

Services on 01274 327281 in advance, so that we 

can put everything in place for you. 

Offer of a place... 

In nearly all cases, you will be made a conditional 

offer of a place at your interview. Offers are 

made based on you achieving the GCSE grades or 

vocational qualifications required for your course. 

Some offers may have additional entry requirements, 

such as an audition for a Music course or examples of 

artwork for an Art course. If you have any questions 

call Student Services on 01274 327281. 

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How to find us 

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in our Salt Building, Victoria Road, Saltaire, 

Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 

Based in the small village 

of Saltaire, we are easily 

accessible by train or bus 

from Shipley, Bradford, 

Leeds, Ilkley, Keighley, 

Bingley and Skipton. 

For the most up-to-date bus and rail 

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TRAINS 

• Bradford Forster Square to 

Saltaire 

• Shipley to Saltaire 

• Bingley to Saltaire 

• Keighley to Saltaire 

• Leeds to Saltaire 

BUSES 

• Bradford to Saltaire: 662, 622, 676 

• Baildon to Saltaire: 626 

(Change in Shipley) 

• Keighley & Bingley to Saltaire: 

662, 60 

• Calverley to Saltaire: 60 

• Shipley Town Centre to Saltaire: 

622, 623, 60, 676, 678 

• Bingley to Shipley: 622, 623, 60 

• Guiseley to Shipley: 737 

• Idle to Shipley: 614, 613, 660 

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including apprenticeships in England. It also co-finances the use 

of European Social Funds from the European Union to directly 

or indirectly part/wholly fund your learning activities to tackle 

worklessness and workplace skills issues. 


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Shipley College 

Salt Building, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3LQ 

Reception 

Student Services 

t: 01274 327222 e: enquiries@shipley.ac.uk 

t: 01274 327281 e: studentservices@shipley.ac.uk 

www.shipley.ac.uk @Shipley_College /shipleycoll

Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2020-21

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