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B o sto n C o lle EXPECT MORE g e C o u rse G EXPERIENCE COLLEGE u id e 2 0 1 9 /2 0 apply now Boston and www.boston.ac.uk Spalding Open Boston Open Events A r t October 2018 Thursday 11th 5:00pm - 8:00pm Experience a n Events Courses d November 2018 Thursday 15th 5:00pm - 8:00pm d College e February 2019 Thursday 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm s i g June 2019 Saturday 22nd TBC n Access to Higher Education 22 GCSEs 58 The Principal’s Welcome 4 Spalding Open Events Accounting 24 Graphic Design 60 Why Choose Boston College 5 October 2018 Tuesday 2nd 5:00pm - 7:00pm A levels 26 Hairdressing 62 The Difference Between May 2019 Tuesday 14th 5:00pm - 7:00pm School and College 6 Animal Care 28 Health and Safety 64 Much More Than a Qualification 7 Apprenticeship Open Event (Boston) Art and Design 30 Health and Social Care 66 Life at College 8 Beauty Therapy 32 Media 70 March 2019 Thursday 14th 5:00pm - 7:00pm Spalding College 10 Bricklaying 34 Motor Vehicle (Automotive) 72 If you are unable to attend any of the above events, please contact us Levels and Qualifications 11 Business 36 Music 74 on 01205 313218 to arrange an alternative visit. Career Goals and Work Experience 12 Carpentry and Joinery 40 Pathways 2 Progress 76 Next Steps after GCSEs 13 • Speak to industry expert tutors from our course areas. Catering and Hospitality 42 Performing Arts 78 Apprenticeships 14 • See the professional facilities and industry standard Computing 44 Photography 80 equipment available. Traineeships 15 Early Years 46 Plumbing 82 • Meet current students to hear about courses and college life. University Level Courses 16 Electrical 48 Science 84 • Find out information about fees, transport and student support. Money Matters 17 Employment and Skills Training 50 Sport 86 • Talk to our Careers Advisers for free and impartial information, Learner Services and Extra Support 18 advice and guidance. Engineering 52 Teaching 88 Careers Advice 19 English and Maths 54 Travel and Tourism 90 How to Apply 20 ESOL 55 Uniformed Public Services 92 Taster Days Courses - Important Information 21 Foundation (Entry/SEND) 56 FAQs 94 Monday 5th - Friday 9th November 2018 Monday 12th - Friday 16th November 2018 Campus Addresses 95 @bostoncollegeuk apply now Spend a day at Boston College - attend lessons to find out the kind of things you would do on the course you are interested in, ask extra View videos, pics and news online questions, meet other potential new students and explore our fantastic facilities. Speak to your school to get involved. www.boston.ac.uk All events are subject to change, please check the website, Call us: 01205 313218 www.boston.ac.uk for the most up-to-date information. 2 /3 THE PRINCIPAL’S What I’ve learnt in my first year is already A r setting me up to progress into the industry. t WELCOME a n Why choose d I NEVER FEEL ALONE WITH ANYTHING, d e In 2018, 98% of our students rated teaching as excellent or good and THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEONE TO TALK s i this is supported by our high quality student experience. Ofsted Boston TO WHETHER IT’S ABOUT MY COURSE gn recognised Boston College’s high standards of provision, performance OR THINGS OUTSIDE OF COLLEGE. and quality of teaching during their recent inspection and confirmed the College’s ‘Good’ status, making it one of the best performing providers I knew that I could be myself here - of post-16 education in the area. The report concluded that the College College? has maintained, and improved, the high standards found at the previous to express myself and be individual. inspection with aspects of performance described as “life-changing”. Our excellent links with industry, coupled with specialist facilities and We learn in a real working staff will help you to prepare for your chosen career. We offer a suite of environment and have excellent study programmes tailored to meet individual student needs, a range Every year, the College welcomes 6,000 students of apprenticeships designed by employers and have a growing work experience opportunities. through its doors - 1,600 of these study with us reputation for academic excellence in Higher Education. Our extensive full time, up to 200 are international students from course offer from entry to Degree level means that at Boston College across the globe and 170 more are studying THE LECTURERS ARE THE BEST we aim to have the right course for you. at Higher Education level - here’s a selection of I HAVE EVER HAD. We offer much more than qualifications, our students gain practical reasons why our students think they made the experience, learning in real-life working environments and we have best choice! outstanding levels of student support. With award-winning careers The assignments are based on the standards guidance services and a fantastic team of lecturers who are subject and tasks expected in the workplace making specialists with industry experience, it really is a great time to join us. them realistic. We take pride in preparing our learners well for their next steps by supporting them to be successful – part of this involves developing their I ENJOY SPENDING MY TIME HERE WITH resilience and wellbeing. Our Learner Services Team are excited to be FRIENDS I HAVE MADE FOR LIFE. working with the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust over the next year to launch the ‘Be Brilliant – Building Resilience & Wellbeing’ project. The tutors go the extra mile to The College welcomes students from a diverse range of backgrounds support us with our learning. and our culture is one of respect and inclusion that transcends everything we do. We encourage our students to aim high and we are skilled at getting the best from every individual. At Boston College, we believe in the I wake up feeling happy to go to standards of hard work, passion, enthusiasm and excellence. College, it’s made my life better! I look forward to welcoming you to our college soon. apply now We get the opportunity to go on some great trips. Jo Maher Principal and Chief Executive www.boston.ac.uk @bostoncollegeuk View videos, pics and news online 4 /5 1st class skills secure a win for Motor Vehicle student Keenan. The difference between Much more Keenan and Jack represented A the Motor Vehicle department in r t than a the Light Vehicle category of the a school and college East Midlands Skills competition n d qualification at EMTEC Nottingham College. d Keenan beat tough competition e from the likes of Ferrari s i g technicians to take 1st place on n We asked our learners the the day. difference between school Realistic working environments: and college: “We are training in a professional, Our students gain real experience, real-life environment. The course Animal Care students took part in a learning in real-life working More responsibility on you definitely prepares you for a career ‘real-world’ research trip to South Africa. environments, from subject specialist for your learning: within the industry.” The students headed off on a two-week staff. Plus, the College’s links with expedition to South Africa to help with “We are given the responsibility of biodiversity surveys run by Operation industry and employers ensures that managing and planning our own time Wallacea, a conservation research our students are set up for university organisation. They spent a week at Kruger You are treated like an adult: which prepares us for university.” National Park Reserve collecting data and the world of work. Let Boston to monitor the effect larger herbivores, “The way you are treated as an College help you get to where you such as elephants, have on the enclosed individual and an adult makes me reserves, and the second week in Sodwana want to be! Bay learning to dive to PADI Open Water New friends to make: enjoy coming to college.” level, and completing an Indian Ocean reef ecology course. The trip provided the “I was nervous but there are a variety of students with the opportunity to work on a different people on my course and it’s real-world research programme alongside easy to make friends.” Gain more than qualifications: academic researchers – an amazing experience for the start of their careers! “I came to Boston College as I wanted more hands-on experience and the work Learn in specialised facilities: placements really appealed to me.” The VIVIT Experience brings the anatomy to life. “We have a wide range of facilities available to us at the College as well Boston College students from various courses had a day out of as equipment that is available to rent.” Industry trained staff: Explore more the classroom to get hands on with the world’s only semi-synthetic “The lecturers on my course have industry human cadaver dissection. The apply now of the amazing experiences VIVIT experience was a fantastic experience and are really passionate opportunity, which gave the students you could get involved in at about their fields.” a chance to see and join in with dissection of the human anatomy. www.boston.ac.uk www.boston.ac.uk 6 /7 SPORTS CENTRE AND GYM You will find lots of photos and With updated facilities, Life at videos of the facilities on our including four football pitches, a gym, sports website, or better still come and field, sports hall, multi-use have a look for yourself at one of games area, dance studio, College AstroTurf, changing rooms our Open Events – see the inner and café. front cover for dates. THE DINER AND DELI SAM NEWSOM CENTRE Chill out with your friends and grab some lunch or a snack Music and Performing Arts from the two food counters serving hot and cold food. students are based at our dedicated centre, where THE COFFEE SHOP facilities include DJ suites, Grab a coffee to go or indulge in a hot chocolate and a recording studios equipped freshly baked cake on your break. with Cubase SX, FL Studio HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY SALONS 11, Ableton Live, the latest THE FOOD COURT VST Instruments and IN BOSTON AND SPALDING Tasty new menus are offered every day as well as samplers, an ICT suite and Treat yourself without breaking the bank! irresistible home-made desserts, all prepared by our skilled an incredible auditorium Treatments offered by our Level 2 and 3 students Catering students and staff. famed for its acoustics. NEW FOR include: cut and blow dry, restyle, gents cut, SEPTEMBER beard trim, colouring, brows, lashes, manicures, LIME RESTAURANT 2019! pedicures, facials, massages and lots more. Visit Our fine dining restaurant offers high quality the Style Academy page on our website for a ENGINEERING, food at an exceptionally reasonable price. ENTERPRISE ZONE full price list and information on how to book MANUFACTURING AND your appointment, or pop in to the salon. UNIVERSITY CENTRE COFFEE SHOP The Enterprise Zone provides students with TECHNOLOGY CENTRE If you are based within the Boston University Centre, the opportunities to meet local University Centre Coffee Shop will keep you fuelled for businesses and take part The Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Centre, is studying by offering a wide range of hot and cold drinks in a variety of enterprise planned to open for September 2019. Facilities will include and food. challenges and workshops. an innovation hub, two workshops that will provide space for traditional and modern design, maintenance and manufacturing LIBRARY It’s an excellent opportunity to get in touch with the techniques, an electronics laboratory, CAD/CAM suite, three Our modern, spacious library is a bright, world of business and pick classrooms, changing rooms and a break-out space for learners. relaxing space equipped with computers, a full up valuable tips. reading list of books for all courses, access to over 300 journals and a silent study room. @bostoncollegeuk View videos, pics and news online 8 /9 Levels and Qualifications Spalding A r t ENTRY LEVEL Entry level qualifications help develop skills, and increase knowledge along with a confidence. There are no entry requirements for these courses. n d College Progress to: A range of courses at Level 1. d e LEVEL 1 GCSE Grades 3-1 (D-G) s i g Technical 1 n BTEC Introductory Level The campus in Spalding is in the heart of the town THE COMMON ROOM Pathways 2 Progress centre. The building accommodates top-of-the-range Chill out and catch up with your friends in Traineeships teaching facilities, in a state of the art environment, ‘The Common Room’ during your free time Employment and Skills Training where you’ll find comfy seating, a TV and enabling courses to be delivered in a variety of subjects. vending machines to keep you relaxed and Progress to: A range of courses at Level 2 or employment. Boston College offers a refreshed in-between your studies. LEVEL 2 GCSE grades 9-4 (A*–C) Look out for ‘Spalding’ in individual course locations to find out which wide range of courses Intermediate Apprenticeship courses are based at this campus, or pop in and pick up one of the STYLE ACADEMY - SPALDING ranging from Entry Level Technical 2 Spalding College course booklets to see the full list. Located on the ground floor of Spalding up to Degree Level 6. BTEC First Diplomas College, the in-house salon offers a range of This chart shows you how Progress to: A range of courses at Level 3 or employment. high quality professional treatments without different qualifications LEVEL 3 A levels breaking the bank. Visit the Style Academy page on our website for a full price list compare with one Advanced Apprenticeship and information on how to book your another, as well as the Technical 3 appointment, or pop in to the salon. progression route that BTEC National Diplomas could be taken. Access to Higher Education Progress to: A range of University Level courses at Level 4 or above (through Boston College or at university, or employment). LEVEL 4 HNCs (Higher National Certificates) Level 4 Diplomas Technical 4 Higher Apprenticeship Progress to: A range of University Level courses at Level 5 (through Boston College or at university, or employment). LEVEL 5 HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) Foundation Degrees apply now Level 5 Diplomas Technical 5 Progress to: A range of University Level courses at Level 6 (through Boston College or at university, or employment). www.boston.ac.uk LEVEL 6 Bachelor’s Degrees (BA or BSc) Progress to: A range of courses at Level 7, such as Master’s Degree, Postgraduate @bostoncollegeuk View vidCeeortsifi, cpaitcess , aPonsdtg rnaedwuast eo Dnilpinloemas 10 /11 WORK EXPERIENCE Next steps after GCSEs A r t a n As a central part of your course you will complete a BY COMPLETING WORK EXPERIENCE YOU WILL: YOU HAVE A CHOICE. d d work experience placement, for an average of 30 hours, e s which is relevant to your programme and overall career Be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge you i g aspirations and interests. Last year we engaged with have been acquiring in College to the work place. Make the right one for you! n over 400 employers including multinational and local employers - some of our learners even progressed into Gain an appreciation of work attitudes and an paid employment and apprenticeships as a direct result understanding of the differences between college You have lots of options. Staying in A LEVELS of their work experience placement. Work experience is and work. education until you are 18 doesn’t mean Boston College are proud to have a 100% pass rate for an ideal opportunity for you to connect with employers you have to stay at school. There are many A level students. In some cases, experience the application and and explore what it is like to work in your chosen sector. If you prefer academic study with the aim of progressing selection process of gaining a job. alternatives for you to choose from that on to university, Boston College’s A level courses are a great could not only be much more suited to your option. The College offers 12 different A levels, based in Gain invaluable employment skills such as learning style, but could offer you many the dedicated SIXTH building. The SIXTH provides a more Career goals communication, team work, time management and mature environment than school, and the A level courses more opportunities than school. Boston customer service, which you can use to enhance your CV. will teach you to manage your own time and learning - College offer a wide variety of courses, preparing you effectively for university. For more information There are thousands of careers to choose from, with the option to follow the university route or to enter the whether you’re looking for academic study see page 26. world of work – make sure you choose what is right for or skills-based training. Industry APPRENTICESHIPS you. Follow your interests, do something you enjoy and If you’re keen to get out into the world of work, an most importantly, AIM HIGH! Find out about the amazing VOCATIONAL - JOB RELATED SKILLS TRAINING apprenticeship with Boston College can provide you with opportunities available in Boston and Spalding within Placements If you know the job or industry you’d like to work in, a an excellent mix of hands-on work experience, skills training, this course guide and on our website, or better still, find vocational course will provide you with specific industry a wage and the opportunity to improve your English, maths out for yourself at one of our open events or school skills and experience to be ready for the world of work. You and IT skills, if required. For more information see page 14. taster days. can also progress on to higher level study such as an HND or Foundation Degree at Boston College, or at university. TRAINEESHIPS Need help finding the right path? If you are aged 16–19 and studying a Level 3 course you From Art and Design to Business, Computing to Engineering, If you like the idea of an apprenticeship but would like to will have the opportunity to take part in a long term work Our Careers Advice service is impartial and has Health and Social Care to Travel and Tourism - there are gain more experience first, then a traineeship could be a experience placement. The placement must be relevant and many subject areas to choose from, with a variety of great starting point for you. Designed to prepare you for achieved the Matrix Quality Standard, so you know you meaningful for the study programme that you are on and will starting levels to suit your needs. See the course index on the world of work, they are a great stepping stone between are in good hands! usually last an average of 50 days over the academic year. page 3 for the full course area list. leaving school and applying for an apprenticeship. For more information see page 15. apply now www.boston.ac.uk Let Boston College help you get to where you want to be! 12 /13 Apprenticeships Traineeships Apprenticeships are available in the course areas listed below. Traineeships are available in many industry areas, and are completed over a flexible period of six weeks to six What is an apprenticeship? Accounting Electrical months - split between college attendance and work experience. They are available for 16-24 year olds, with Animal Care Engineering An apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training in qualifications lower than Level 3 (see page 11 for levels the workplace and classroom or workshop based learning Beauty Therapy Hairdressing and qualifications). at college. You’ll gain relevant job-specific skills from your Bricklaying Health and Social Care employer, and be supported through your apprenticeship If you like the sound of an apprenticeship but would training programme by specialist college staff, all while Business Motor Vehicle (Automotive) like to get more workplace experience first, then a earning a wage. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve Carpentry and Joinery Plumbing traineeship could be an excellent starting point for you. your English, maths and ICT skills to help you progress your Designed to prepare young people for the world of work, career plans and goals. Catering and Hospitality Sport they are a great stepping-stone between leaving school or college and applying for an apprenticeship. Computing Teaching There is no debt with an apprenticeship, and you could have the opportunity to work towards a degree level Early Years qualification. Apprenticeships are available to everyone, What are the benefits of a traineeship? from those who are about to leave school and like the Contact our information line to request a copy of our idea of getting straight into work, to those who are already Apprenticeship Guide, or visit the website. Along with developing the skills and experience that working and need to secure a qualification to back up employers are looking for, a traineeship will also benefit experience or to help progress an existing career. you in the following ways: Boston College is recognised as offering a wide range You’ll have the opportunity to develop your CV of high quality apprenticeship training programmes. Our by adding valuable work experience and specialist trainers and flexible delivery offer ‘best value’ industry knowledge. which is of the utmost importance for employers and public sector organisations such as Lincolnshire County Council, By taking part in work preparation training, you’ll be who we are proud to work with having been accepted putting yourself in a better position when competing onto their register of approved training providers. for future apprenticeships or job vacancies. You’ll have access to English and maths support, if necessary, which will over time improve your career prospects and long term earning potential. By gaining work experience from a high quality work placement, you’ll be ‘work ready’ and have “I saw an apprenticeship vacancy so I applied and I’ve never developed the confidence to take the first step looked back. Right from the start, I could feel myself growing towards an apprenticeship or employment. and thriving in my role. My colleagues are brilliant and they are apply now all very supportive. I hope to spend many more years working At the end of your traineeship you will have the opportunity to be interviewed for a position within for my employer and would love to carry on improving my skills the company if one is available. and knowledge through an Advanced Apprenticeship.” www.boston.ac.uk Jaimee Cross, 22 Business Administration Apprentice @bostoncollegeuk View videos, pics and news online 14 /15 University Money Boston College aims to give you the best advice and guidance on financial support whatever your situation. Level Courses Matters For the most relevant and up-to-date information, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01205 313218 Our HNCs, HNDs and Foundation Degrees have a proven track record of or visit www.boston.ac.uk helping our students to successfully progress and achieve their dream careers with higher salaries. If you choose to study Business you can now study up to a Level 6 BA (Hons) Degree right here in Boston. FEES HOME TO COLLEGE TRANSPORT For those students aged between 16-18 on the 31st August For those students with a household income of less than of the year they start their course, they will not have to pay £32,000 per year, that are/will be studying at college for Don’t wait for success, create it! any course tuition fees on full time courses. For those students more than 12.5 hours per week, live more than 3 miles from aged 19 or over on the 31st August of the year they start their the College and have submitted a bursary application course, fees will vary, but some concessions may be available (please see our Financial Assistance page on the website for Most of our course fees are significantly You can study University Level depending on their circumstances. a bursary application), the transport costs will be covered. lower than those of universities. courses in the following subject Students aged 16-19 will also need to submit a travel pass areas: COLLEGE BURSARY FUND application to Lincolnshire County Council. Learn while you work, attend just one The 16-19 Bursary Fund is provided by the Education and Useful Contact: Lincolnshire County Council, or two days a week. Skills Funding Agency, and allows the College to help those Call 01522 782020 students who are living on low incomes or experience Art and Design STUDENT LOANS Tuition fee loans are available. financial difficulties. For those aged between 16-19 on the 31st Business August of the year they start their course, over 19 and have an Learners studying a University Level course are entitled to Excellent academic support. Computing EHCP, or over 19 and classed as a 19+ continuer may qualify apply for a Student Loan through Student Finance England. for help with transport, course materials, uniform, food credit The amount of the loan depends on individual circumstances. Early Years and trips. Useful Link: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Good career progression opportunities. Engineering The College’s Higher Education Health and Social Care ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS CARE TO LEARN High level of tutor to student contact. provision was reviewed by the Quality Those students aged 19 or over studying a course at Level 3 If you are a parent aged under 20 and want to start or Music Assurance Agency which found that or above may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan, which return to learning, Care to Learn may be able to pay for your it met UK standards in all respects. The Performing Arts will help towards course fees. Similar to a student loan, no childcare and other extra costs. reviewers noted many areas of good Photography repayments will be made until they are earning £25,000 a Call: 0845 600 2809 or visit: www.gov.uk/caretolearn practice, including the high quality year. Household income isn’t taken into account and there’s Sport of teaching and learning and the no credit check. Eligibility depends on the chosen course, Teaching/SEND apply now approachability of staff. nationality and age. Travel and Tourism Useful Link: gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan Uniformed Public Services Visit the website to find out more information about bursaries. www.boston.ac.uk @bostoncollegeuk View videos, pics and news online 16 /17 Learner Extra CAREERS A r t a n Services Support d d e ADVICE s i g n You will find a huge range of support services at Boston College to give PREVENT AND BRITISH VALUES Not sure what to do? We can help with: you the best advice and guidance throughout your course, including: Prevent is the Government’s strategy to stop people becoming involved in violent extremism or supporting Information Officers terrorism in all its forms. As a college we are here Options after finishing For help with courses and services both at the College and further afield. to support and protect those students who might school or college be vulnerable to radicalisation. The College also Attendance Monitor actively promotes British Values. For more information CHOOSING A COURSE Learner Involvement Co-ordinator please read ‘Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism We provide a FREE, impartial, Gives you a say through the Learner Voice and arranges events #westandtogether’ on our website. quality careers service that is available for the BC Student Union. Careers information ENGLISH AND MATHS SUPPORT to prospective or current students, and Careers Advisers GCSE grade 4 or above (C or above) in these subjects is the general public too. Our Careers, JOB SEARCHING Learner Support Officers a standard requirement for anyone wanting to progress Education, Information, Advice and Here to help with any difficulties preventing you from achieving your goals. to university and it is also valued by employers. We offer Interview techniques Guidance (CEIAG) trained advisers are support in English and maths for those students who Health Advice require help. Students skills support is also available. available by appointment in Boston and CV writing Inclusive Learning Team Spalding. Call our information line on Specialist support for those with a disability and/or learning difficulty. PATHWAYS 2 PROGRESS Literacy, numeracy and language support are also available. 01205 313218 to make an appointment. If you did not receive the grades that you need, our APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY Bursary Administrator Pathways 2 Progress course could be the opportunity The Matrix Quality Standard recognises for you to develop the skills to progress to the next stage STUDENT FINANCE Safeguarding Team of your studies. See page 76. the high quality careers advice provided For any concerns you might have about your own or somebody by the college’s Careers Team. else’s safety in terms of bullying, harassment, abuse or neglect. EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING Volunteering Counsellors If you are aged 19 or over, have recently been made redundant or have been out of employment for some RE-TRAINING Read more about the support available on our website. time, we can offer you advice and support. Depending You can also contact the team on 01205 365701. on your work situation, we offer a range of FREE courses The Careers Team regularly organise events throughout to help you gain new skills, build your confidence and the year such as university visits, higher education get you into employment. See page 50. fairs, talks and external visitor stands. The College apply now LEARNING DISABILITIES AND DIFFICULTIES also promotes National Careers Week and National Volunteering Week and regularly invites guest speakers The Ingelow Centre is our dedicated facility for on a variety of career related topics. Foundation (Entry/SEND) courses for those with learning www.boston.ac.uk disabilities and/or difficulties. 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