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AT COLLEGE - Banbury and Bicester College
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ABOUT ACTIVATE LEARNING
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WELCOME TO YOUR ACTIVATE
LEARNING COLLEGE
Welcome to Banbury and Bicester College and to discovering
the opportunities that lie ahead of you when you join an Activate
Learning college.
Activate Learning is a progressive education
group made up of schools, colleges, a training
company and commercial learning companies.
What we all have in common is a clear mission
to transform lives through learning. So if you are
ambitious for a successful future and ready to
work hard, then we would love to talk to you.
By joining an Activate Learning college you
will benefit from a unique approach to learning
that is rooted in a deep understanding of how
you learn best. We adapt to suit our learners’
individual preferences and create the right
environment to motivate them and help them
overcome traditional barriers to learning. This
means that they become confident learners
who can then take charge of their lives and
futures.
That is the transformational power of learning
which drives us and which attracts so many
people to learn with us every year.
We have strong connections to our local
business communities and we work with them
to co-create learning programmes that focus
on the skills and attributes that are in demand.
Our teams combine expertise in teaching and
learning with real industry experience. This
combination creates relevant and engaging
learning experiences which give our learners
the edge when it comes to taking the next step
into higher education or employment.
Over the last year we have developed a new
career pathways concept, which provides every
learner with a personalised route to achieving
their ambitions and learning goals. At the start
of your learning journey, we will work with you
to understand what you want to achieve and
together create a programme to get you there.
We have also been working with like-minded
colleges across the country to develop an
innovative learning company model, which
immerses learners in real-life business
environments. This approach develops the
industry-specific technical skills alongside the
softer skills that employers are looking for.
As you read this guide I hope that you will
discover more about our approach to delivering
an experience that goes ‘further than education’
and feel inspired to begin your learning journey
with us.
Sally Dicketts
Group Chief Executive
Activate Learning
ABOUT ACTIVATE LEARNING
Activate Learning is a progressive education
group which combines secondary, further and
higher education, with apprenticeship and
workforce training, consultancy, commercial
business and social enterprise. These
organisations are united by a common purpose
- to transform lives through learning. Activate
Learning launched in November 2013 as the
new name for Oxford & Cherwell Valley College
Group.
ACTIVATE LEARNING
COLLEGES
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Banbury and Bicester College
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Our services to business are based in the
Thames Valley and have a national reach
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Reading College
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UTC Reading
UTC Oxfordshire (to open September 2015)
Bicester Technical Studio (proposed to
open in 2016)
Bicester Community College (preferred
academy sponsor, proposed from spring
2015)
Consultancy, training and development for
business clients
Apprenticeships in partnership with further
education colleges
Qualifications delivered in the workplace
ACTIVATE INTERNATIONAL
City of Oxford College
ACTIVATE LEARNING
SCHOOLS
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ACTIVATE ENTERPRISE
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Saudi Arabia: Activate Learning is working
with members of The Oxford Partnership to
manage three further education colleges
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first
opened in September 2014
China: We are developing bespoke teacher
training programmes to build the capacity
of vocational, further education teaching
teams in Nanjing, Wuxi, Guiyang and
Xishuangbanna
Malaysia and Myanmar: We are providing
accreditation for vocational training
programmes in these countries to help
raise standards of teaching, learning and
assessment
Our unique learning philosophy understands
how people learn best and creates an
environment where you can succeed. We
ensure the future employability of our learners
throughout their lives. We do this by helping
you to develop the technical and softer skills
required for success.
Our learners develop confidence, selfawareness, determination and creativity
- attributes needed to thrive in a competitive
employment market. Find out more about how
to start your learning journey with us.
www.activatelearning.ac.uk
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YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
INSIDE
Welcome to the Banbury and Bicester College guide to
full-time learning programmes for 2015-16.
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I am delighted that you’re starting to plan your
route to a successful future and that you’re
considering taking your next step with Banbury
and Bicester College.
We are the leading local provider of post-16
vocational education, offering students an
alternative route to university and employment.
Our career pathways are designed in
partnership with employers to ensure that
students develop the technical and softer
skills required for success. It’s an approach
highlighted by Ofsted in 2014, which
recognised that links with employers leads
to learners gaining good entrepreneurial and
employability skills.
The inspection team also noted that
“classrooms and workshops buzz with
activity” supported by the use of new, digital
technologies.
Over the last year we have developed our
learning company model to embed commercial
enterprise activities and client-facing projects
into the learning experience. In hospitality and
catering this means that students get involved
in all aspects of running the college’s cafes and
restaurants and also provide external catering
services. Students in hair and beauty progress
to work in our commercial salon, run in
partnership with the award-winning Francesco
Group. This approach is already supporting
student progression, with students finding
employment with our partners on completion of
their studies.
It’s an exciting time to be joining Banbury and
Bicester College, where a £6m investment has
created new, state-of-the-art facilities for media
and motor vehicle programmes. These new
buildings complement the recently refurbished
creative arts centre to provide contemporary
and engaging learning environments.
Why choose an Activate Learning College
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Choosing what to study
7 Get the right advice
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Access to higher education
Our Bicester campus continues to build
its reputation as a centre of excellence
for motorsport engineering, with excellent
employer links providing clear routes into this
dynamic industry.
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Our approach to your learning
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Art and design
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Our campuses
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Our successes
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Care, childcare and health
We want to provide all of our students with a
varied, stimulating learning and development
programme which is purpose-built for their
chosen career path. How far you go is up
to you, but we assure you of this – you’ll get
the support, the encouragement and the
opportunities to exceed your expectations.
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Our students go further
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Computing and ICT
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Learning and beyond
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Expanding your horizons
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Foundation learning and new directions
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Hair and beauty
I look forward to welcoming you to the college
for what promises to be a very exciting start to
your future.
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University-level education
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Hospitality and catering
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International students
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Media, photography, digital arts
and graphic design
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Motor vehicle
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Motorsport and engineering
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Performing arts and music
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Sports and sport exercise science
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English, MATHS, ESOL and EFL
Rose Turner
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Choosing your pathway
Principal of Banbury and Bicester College and
Group Director of Activate Learning
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Programme levels at Banbury
and Bicester College
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Money Matters
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Travel and tourism
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Support to succeed
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Uniformed public services
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Starting your journey
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Find us
All information in this guide is correct at the time of going to print (December 2014) but may be subject to change. Some images and quotes
in this guide have been taken from our partner colleges: City of Oxford College and Reading College.
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WHY CHOOSE AN ACTIVATE
LEARNING COLLEGE?
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN
At Activate Learning our aim is to go ‘further than education’. That
means pushing the boundaries of traditional education to give our
students new opportunities and experiences that will equip them to
succeed.
SO, WHY CHOOSE US?
LEARNING COMPANIES
We launch real businesses – we call them
learning companies – in our colleges where
students gain professional experience, skills
and qualifications.
Learning companies demonstrate the impact
and relevance of what you learn because you
put new skills into practise straight away and
learn from the experience.
Learning companies at Banbury and Bicester
College include:
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The Cherwell Learning Company
The Graduate Salon
Blooming Marvellous
MOT test centre – coming soon
ENTERPRISE
The skills of enterprise are highly valued
in today’s global marketplace. Employers
want people who can think creatively, build
relationships through teamwork and adapt
quickly to change. Few people have a career
for life these days. More typically people
have three or four careers in a lifetime and
an increasing number create their own
employment by turning entrepreneur.
At Activate Learning we also value enterprise
and have shaped our curriculum so that it
sits at the heart of what we do. This includes
providing students with commercial, clientfocused (enterprise) activities that stretch their
skills and expose them to new situations. We
are one of the members of the Gazelle Colleges
Group, a network of colleges which promote
and develop enterprising and entrepreneurial
mindsets and behaviours in their students.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Don’t just join a course, join a career pathway –
your career pathway. We want to provide every
student with a clear line of sight to employment.
That means understanding what you want to
achieve and setting out a plan to get there. We
develop pathways tailored around your learning
goals and career aspirations and we create
them in partnership with you so that you feel
empowered to achieve them.
EMPLOYABILITY BUILT-IN
We work with employers to make sure that
our learning programmes meet their needs.
This helps to reduce the skills gap between
education and employment and means that our
students are in demand. During your studies
you will take part in work experience, hear from
visiting speakers and work on live projects set
by employers that reflect issues found in the
real world. Our partnerships with employers
mean that you start to build important contacts
before you finish your studies – and it means
some of our students are offered their first step
on the career ladder as soon as they complete
their qualification.
Our students are ‘born digital’ and we want
them to take leading-edge digital skills into
the workplace. That’s why we have invested in
learning zones fully-equipped with digital and
mobile technology like ipads and internet TV.
It’s also why we embed digital technologies
like Google Apps and social media into the
way that we deliver our learning. Our approach
has been recognised by Ofsted and is seen as
good practice by leading national bodies such
as City and Guilds.
INDUSTRY STANDARD FACILITIES
Don’t just learn the theory – get hands on and
develop your practical skills in our industry
standard workshops and facilities. Whether it’s
fashion, catering, sport and fitness, hair, beauty,
engineering or childcare, we have got oncampus facilities that mirror those found in the
workplace. We are investing in new facilities all
the time, to make sure we keep pace with the
changing requirements of industry.
THE WHOLE JOURNEY
By joining an Activate Learning college, you
are not just joining one organisation but a
powerful network of schools, colleges and
training providers. We work in partnership
with leading local universities to offer higher
education courses, meaning you can
progress from school leaver to undergraduate
within the same learning environment. Our
relationship with Activate Enterprise, the largest
apprenticeship provider in the Thames Valley,
provides students with excellent routes into
apprenticeship training and employment. And
with organisations specialising in key growth
areas – such as science, engineering and the
creative industries – you can find the expertise
you need within the group.
Get the right advice
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– Ofsted, January 2014
GET THE RIGHT ADVICE
The world of post-16 education is changing all the time and it’s vital
to get the right advice for your future.
Our team of independent careers advisers can
help you understand the options and choose
the route that’s right for you.
We are here to offer advice and guidance at
any time – just contact us to book a session or
pop in to see us.
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Reception opening hours
Banbury campus
We also hold information sessions for parents
and carers and Open Events across the year.
These events are a great opportunity to get
a taste of college life, meet staff and existing
students and try our facilities.
Monday 8.15am-6.30pm*
Wednesday 8.15am-5pm*
Tuesday and Thursday 8.15am-8pm*
There are a number of ways to contact us:
Friday
8.15am*-4.30pm
Phone: 0808 168 6626
Bicester campus
Email: enquiries@banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Visit: Drop in to speak to one of our advisers
about our courses, fees, financial support and
help with your application.
Monday to Thursday 8.15am-5pm*
Friday
8.30am-4.30pm
*8.30am - 5pm outside of term time £6m
INVESTED IN NEW
MEDIA AND MOTOR
VEHICLE CENTRES
100+
OPENEVENTS
Our Open Events at Banbury and Bicester campuses are a great way to meet staff, ask
questions and see the facilities. The next events are:
Bicester campus
Banbury campus
Wednesday 21 January, 4pm to 7pm
Wednesday 28 January, 4pm to 7pm
Saturday 25 April, 10am to 3pm
Saturday 16 May, 10am to 3pm
Please check the events section of the website. You’ll find it at the bottom right of the homepage at
www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk/events
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OUR APPROACH TO YOUR LEARNING
There are no limits to your learning. Every one of us can learn
something new – as long we feel motivated and have the right
environment and support.
Our learning philosophy believes in the limitless
capacity of the brain. It’s just like any other
muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it
gets.
However, few of us will make the effort to
learn something if we don’t see the point.
Motivation is essential, which is why our
learning experiences focus on putting theory
into practice.
Practicing a new skill in a realistic business
or industry setting immediately helps you to
understand its impact and relevance. And it
means you can tweak your approach the next
time you do it, based on what did or didn’t
work.
Our approach to your learning
Motivation aside, our emotions are the biggest
factor in enabling or preventing us from
learning. If we have had negative experiences
of education, we can immediately put up
barriers when faced with what seems like a
similar situation. It can end up feeling like we
can’t learn, when in reality our emotions just
won’t let us.
Our teaching teams understand how the
brain and emotions work together so that
our experience and understanding can help
everyone to fulfil their potential.
Find out more by visiting us and speaking to
our existing students at one of our open events.
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OUR CAMPUSES
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OUR CAMPUSES
Banbury and Bicester College has two campuses – one in Banbury
town centre and one on the outskirts of Bicester. Each campus
has industry standard facilities, industry-experienced teachers and
digitally-equipped learning zones.
BANBURY CAMPUS
Located a short walk from the town centre,
this campus offers training for a vast range of
career pathways.
What do you want to do? Who do you want to
be? We’ll get you there. Choose pathways
which could include:
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art and design
business
care, childcare and health
computing and ICT
construction
foundation learning
hair and beauty
hospitality and catering
media, photography and games design
motor vehicle
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION
Check out the spectacular new creative media centre, offering
photographic studios and development facilities, fully-equipped
television and radio studios, Mac suites for graphic design and
image manipulation and a cinema room. The centre provides an
inspiring learning environment where you can create the projects
that will prepare you for a career in digital and creative media.
Our new motor vehicle centre provides students with access to
the latest engine diagnostic facilities and vehicle lifts in a bright,
modern environment. A partnership with Hyundai means that
students work on newly registered vehicles and this year we will
be providing MOT testing from the centre to paying customers.
THE NEW FACILITIES AT BANBURY
PROVIDE GOOD, REALISTIC WORK
ENVIRONMENTS.
Ofsted, 2014
BICESTER CAMPUS
Our Bicester campus specialises in motorsport
engineering – students from the college have gone
on to work in every Formula 1 team in the country.
Many of the teaching team have come from the
motorsport industry and maintain excellent links which
supports student progression into apprenticeships
and employment. Fabricate your own car body parts in
our autoclave and workshops, develop your technical
drawing skills, get hands-on with TIG and MIG welding
and understand the maths and science that goes into
high-performance racing. During the course you will get
the chance to build and race your own gravity racer – a
real highlight for many of our students.
motorsport and engineering
performing arts
Sport and sports exercise science
travel and tourism
uniformed public services
higher education/access to higher
education
international study programme
This year our Bicester campus has expanded to provide
full-time courses in motor vehicle and engineering.
With its own refectory and common room, the Bicester
campus has a tight-knit, community feel. Students
love the team environment – friendly with a hint of
competition - just what you would expect from the world
of motorsport.
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Our students go further
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OUR SUCCESSES
OUR STUDENTS GO FURTHER
Do you want more of a flavour of college life? Here’s some highlights
from the last year
Even when you finish your studies with us your learning journey won’t stop
there. As you begin your career our alumni network can keep you connected
and provide advice and support.
FASHION STUDENTS
SHORTLISTED FOR CLOTHES
SHOW LIVE COMPETITION
Three Extended Diploma in Fashion students made the
national shortlist of a Clothes Show Live competition
to design a new satchel for handbag and accessories
retailer, Nica.
STUDENT DESIGNS LOGO FOR MG
ANNIVERSARY
HND Graphic Design student, Laura Brain, was the
winner of a competition to design the logo for MG Car
Club’s 90th anniversary celebrations. Laura’s designs
were displayed at events across the country as well as
in the national press.
CATERING AT BUSINESS CENTRE
Hospitality and catering students took on the catering at
Bloxham Mill Business Centre.
HERE’S WHAT SOME OF OUR
ALUMNI ARE DOING NOW.
Pole position for motorsport career
And just one year after graduating, Kieran is now
employed full time at the Chocolate Academy at
world-renowned expert chocolatiers Barry Callebaut in
Banbury.
Ashley Jones always dreamed of a career in motorsport.
Having completed his GCSEs he joined the twoyear Extended Diploma in Motorsport Engineering at
Banbury and Bicester College and is now in his third
year of an apprenticeship with Prodrive.
He said: “Last year I was lucky enough to join the team
for World Endurance Championship, travelling all over
the world as part of the pit crew. The atmosphere at the
races is just amazing and to get that kind of experience
as an apprentice is incredible. I would be happy doing it
all the time.”
SHOP OPENED BY
FOUNDATION STUDENTS
CREATIVE ARTS SHOWCASE
Creative Arts students took their work out into the local
community as part of a month-long creative showcase.
The event included pop-up shops, community knitting
events and exhibitions at venues across Banbury town
centre.
Foundation Studies students opened The Shop on the
Banbury campus, providing other students and staff
with snacks, stationery and other college essentials.
The Shop gives students experience of a live retail
environment where they can develop essential customer
service skills.
STUDENTS PERFORM AT THE MILL
Performing arts students took to The Mill to stage their
end of year show, all written, staged and performed by
the students. The performing arts course is now run in
partnership with The Mill, offering students access to all
areas of theatre management.
GRADUATE SALON OPENS
The Graduate Salon, run in partnership with Francesco
Group, launched at the Banbury campus. The salon is
now providing employment for our first graduate stylists.
In the driving seat
Natalie Green is following her passion for cars with a
three-year training programme at Mercedes Benz.
Natalie joined Banbury and Bicester aged 14, spending
a day a week at the college’s motor vehicle centre while
studying other subjects at school.
Recipe for success
When twenty-two year old Kieran Shaw decided on a
career as a chef, he couldn’t envisage that in just a few
years he would be a guest speaker on a cruise to Africa
– as an expert chocolatier.
Kieran completed the Professional Chef’s Diploma
Level 3 at Banbury and Bicester College in 2013. The
three-year full time course not only helped him hone
his cooking skills, but developed other skills needed
for successful employment, such as teamwork,
management, maths and IT.
After completing her GCSEs, she joined the college fulltime and achieved the Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle
Maintenance in June 2014. Natalie has now joined
Mercedes Benz where she works as a technician at the
company’s state-of-the-art facilities in Kidlington. At the
end of the programme, Natalie will become a fullytrained Mercedes Benz and Smart technician.
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LEARNING AND BEYOND
Studying is only part of the story at Banbury and Bicester College.
Beyond that, there’s plenty more to enjoy and learn. We offer a
variety of enrichment activities that will boost your skills and help
you to get ahead. Put simply, the more you put in, the more you’ll
get out.
Get … The Edge
The Edge is our enrichment and tutorial
programme. Its focal points are:
EMPLOYABILITY/ENTERPRISE – building up
your skills, abilities and business experience
SAFE AND WELL – keeping you healthy,
active and safe, both in person and online
RESPECT – focusing on equality and diversity
Volunteering, work experience, community
work, joining clubs and societies, and working
with the community are all part of your wider
learning experience at Banbury and Bicester
College. They’ll give you the edge when you
take your next step.
Students’ Union and Learner Voice
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The roles available include:
President (p/t paid position – earn up to
£6000 per year)!
Clubs and societies officer
Link officer
Equality and diversity officer
Events officer x2
Secretary
Course representatives
Students from each course will have the
chance to put themselves forward to become a
representative for their year group.
Banbury and Bicester College Students’ Union
exists to represent every student’s voice at
every level in the college and to make sure
you have a fantastic experience while you are
learning with us.
The feedback that course reps provide
will direct the Student Council on whole
college matters, influence change at senior
management level and also address issues
directly affecting curriculum areas.
We have a team of elected student officers
who work hard all year alongside college
management, organising events and
running campaigns, so there will be plenty of
opportunities for everyone to get involved.
Course reps are the hub of the student
community and the most important and
effective channel of communication at Banbury
and Bicester College.
We’re very proud of our Students’ Union - it’s
one of the best things about the college - and
every student has the power to determine what
we do and how we do it!
Run your union
Banbury and Bicester College Students’ Union
is run by a team of student officers working
alongside full-time employees. Each year, we
hold a college-wide election to democratically
elect these officers.
Students have plenty of opportunities to gain
experience and skills which look great on their
CV and we provide all the necessary training
they’ll need.
Clubs and societies
Students at Banbury and Bicester College can
start pretty much anything as long as it is legal
and not offensive to others! We offer them
support when they need it and are experienced
at helping students to promote their club or
activities, whether that be providing a venue or
helping with funding or resources.
Enterprise in the Students’ Union
At Banbury and Bicester College we’re
committed to developing our students’
employability skills and nurturing their
enterprising spirit.
Many of our students have fantastic business
brains and are full of ideas for enterprise.
Student Crew opportunities could include:
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We can help them take their idea from the
proverbial acorn and nurture it into a fully grown
oak tree!
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Rest assured, there’s plenty of opportunity for
business ideas to be developed, supported by
the college and without risk.
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Fact - 50% of the population dream of starting
their own business and doing something
different. Students who fall into this 50% should
get in touch with the Students’ Union and we’ll
help them bring their dream a step closer.
Student Crew – earn while you learn
Our Student Crew play a vitally important role in
helping to support their college in its business
activities.
It’s a popular option for students who want to
earn some extra money, improve their CV and
gain skills that will help them get a job.
Working for the Student Crew means you are
not only more financially secure whilst you
study, but you’ll also gain some fantastic work
experience. This experience, which can be
gained across a variety of different areas, will
prove invaluable in your future career and put
you one step ahead of the competition when
you finish your course.
Events assistance: administration,
stewarding
Marketing promotional campaigns:
recording radio adverts, photo shoots, filmmaking, being a student ambassador and
news writing
Estates and facilities duties such as
painting and decorating, gardening and
maintenance
Learner services administration duties
Eat and drink
Meet your friends for lunch, have a drink
between classes. Our on-campus cafes are
VERY popular with students.
Look sharp
The hair and beauty salons are open to
everyone – and that includes you!
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Bring your own device (BYOD)
Allstudents are able to bring their own device
to support their learning. You are able to bring
your laptop, tablet or phone and connect to
the free wifi that covers all Activate Learning
campuses.
We have specialist advisers for students aged
18 or above who require career advice, or
are looking for work. They can also compare
overseas qualifications with UK equivalents.
Certain courses may have specific device
requirements for BYOD.
Whatever your needs, our progression service
will help empower you to make the right
choices both at college and beyond your
learning.
Specialist career advice
Employability Hub
We make it easy for our students to book a
one-to-one session with their careers adviser
for help with:
Our employability adviser works with local
companies to ensure students are up-to-date
with what local employers are looking for when
they recruit new staff. These contacts also help
our students to get access to jobs which may
not be advertised elsewhere.
Every student of Banbury and Bicester
College has access to a committed team
of professional careers advisers who offer a
confidential information, advice and guidance
service tailored to each individual.
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Considering options / researching course
choices
Applying for university courses
Careers information
Student finance for higher education
Students can ask at Learner Services to speak
to a member of the careers team, or phone
0808 168 6626 to book an appointment.
The National Careers Service (for students
aged 18 and over).
Within our new Employability Hub students
can access a dedicated employability adviser
who will help with job seeking, writing a CV,
completing application forms and developing
interview skills.
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Expanding your horizons
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EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS
As well as the full-time learning programmes in this guide,
Activate Learning colleges deliver: apprenticeships, universitylevel education, pathways for international students, Traineeships,
and English, maths and ESOL (English for speakers of other
languages).
APPRENTICESHIPS
If you want to go straight into the world of work,
why not start an apprenticeship programme?
Our apprenticeships are run by Activate
Enterprise, which is the business-to-business
division of the Activate Learning group.
Being an apprentice allows you to learn on
the job, build up knowledge and skills, gain a
nationally-recognised qualification and earn
money – all at the same time.
As with any other training path there is clear
progression from intermediate (Level 2) and
advanced (Level 3) apprenticeships to higher
apprenticeships, which are degree-level
equivalent qualifications.
Apprentices are employed and paid by their
company and spend one or two days a week
at the college learning extra skills, including
English, maths and IT. Some apprenticeships
are delivered entirely in the workplace.
Activate Enterprise works with a wide network
of companies across the region to offer
apprenticeship training in:
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business and enterprise
care, childcare and health
computing and ICT
construction
engineering
furniture
hair and beauty
hospitality and catering
motor vehicle (including classic vehicle
restoration)
motorsports
sport and sport services
Apprenticeships are listed under each
subject area in this guide. For specific
information, visit the website or call us and ask
for the Apprenticeships team.
www.activate-enterprise.co.uk
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UNIVERSITY-LEVEL EDUCATION
Reasons why higher education at Activate
Learning offers great value
Activate Learning university-level programmes are
available at City of Oxford College, Banbury and
Bicester College and Reading College.
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Qualifications include
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foundation degrees (Fd)
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honours degrees (BA)
higher national diplomas and certificates (HND/
HNC)
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education).
Our qualifications are focused on employment our vocational expertise gives you knowledge and
experience that’s directly relevant to your career and
this means you make the most of your investment in
your education
Our programmes are convenient and affordable locally based learning means you are more likely to
be able to live at home, save possibly thousands of
pounds on accommodation costs and even study
around a full or part-time job. Our tuition fees are
lower too.
If you want to go on to study higher education either
at college or university but need better grades or
preparation, see our Access to HE programmes on
page 34.
Oxford Brookes University and Bucks New University
validate our degree-level programmes.
Subjects
Qualification level
College delivered at:
Business and Enterprise
Foundation degree Fd (Arts)
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Computing and Systems Development
HNC
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HND
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Computer Games Animation*
HND
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Construction
HNC
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Creative Arts and Design Practice
Foundation degree Fd (Arts)
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BA (Hons)
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Creative Media Production
HND
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Early Years Care
Foundation degree Fd (Arts)
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC
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HND
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Foundation degree Fd (Arts)
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Furniture: Design and Make
BA (Hons)
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Graphic Design
HND
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Health and Social Care
Foundation degree Fd (Science)
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Mechanical Engineering
HNC
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Motorsports
Foundation degree Fd (Science)
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Music: Songwriting and Performance
HNC
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PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
Postgraduate
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Policing
Foundation degree Fd (Arts)
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*(subject to validation 2016)
*BA (Hons)
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Public Services*
HND
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Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation
Foundation degree Fd (Science)
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*subject to approval
College key: ● Banbury and Bicester College
● City of Oxford College
● Reading College
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
TRAINEESHIPS
ENGLISH, MATHS, ESOL AND EFL
We welcome students from all over the world.
Banbury and Bicester are great places to live
and study!
Our traineeships programme helps young
people who want to find work but don’t yet
have the skills and experience employers want.
Traineeships provide:
English and maths are essential skills for any job or
career pathway you might want to follow.
To find out more about our programmes
for international students, including the
International Study Programme, please visit
our website or ask for an International Guide
2015.
We offer language support and a full induction
when you arrive so you can adjust to life in
England.
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maths and English training
high quality work experience (up to 5
months)
other skills training in preparation for work
This programme gives people the confidence,
experience and numeracy and literacy skills
needed to find work or start an apprenticeship.
Traineeships are for people who are:
You will get plenty of support and regular
tutorials. We have good links with top
universities and can advise you on the best
pathway for your future.
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Our international team will help you with ANY
questions you have – just ask. We can help with
questions about studying, accommodation,
visas and more.
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Visit www.activatelearning.ac.uk or email
international@activatelearning.ac.uk to find
out more.
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unemployed and have a little work
experience
motivated to work
aged 16 to 18 and are qualified below Level
3 or 19 to 24 and do not have a full Level 2
ready for employment/apprenticeship within
six months of starting a Traineeship
Call us to find out more. Make the right start for
your future.
Employers demand good numeracy and literacy skills.
This is why we make sure English and maths training is
built in to every course we run. At college, your English
and maths abilities will improve.
We also run English language courses for people
who are learning English. We have ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL (English as
a Foreign Language) courses throughout the year, so
please call us if you want to find out more.
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CHOOSING YOUR PATHWAY
ROUTES TO EMPLOYMENT
Qualification Level
General route
PROGRAMME LEVELS AT BANBURY AND BICESTER COLLEGE
Vocational route
Apprenticeship route
Programme
Entry
Level 1
Access to Higher
Education
Art and design
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Business
Level 6
Care, childcare and
health
Honours Degree
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Computing and ICT
Construction
Level 5
Level 3
Higher National
Certificate
A-levels,
Access to HE
Higher National
Certificate / Level
4 Diploma / NVQ
Level 3 Diploma
Higher
Apprenticeship
Advanced
Apprenticeship
Employment
Level 4
Foundation learning
Foundation Degree and
Higher National Diploma
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Level 2
Level 3
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GCSEs
(grades A*-C)
Level 2
Diploma / NVQ
Level 1
GCSEs
(grades D-F)
Level 1
Diploma / NVQ
Entry Level
Key Stage 3
Entry level
programmes
Intermediate
Apprenticeship
Traineeship
Level 5
Level 6
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Apprenticeships
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Hair and beauty
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Hospitality and
catering
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Media, photography,
digital arts and
graphic design
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Motor vehicle
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Motorsport and
engineering
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Performing arts
Sport and sports
science
Uniformed public
services
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Travel and tourism
Level 2
Level 4
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Apprenticeships in care, childcare and health, computing and ICT, construction and building services, engineering, and sport are
undertaken by the Activate Learning apprenticeship division, Activate Enterprise.
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MONEY MATTERS
SUPPORT TO SUCCEED
FEES AND FINANCIAL
SUPPORT
STUDENT SUPPORT
Please note that the fee criteria listed below
are correct for the academic year 2015-16 at
the time of publication (December 2014). Fee
criteria and legibility may be subject to change
and eligibility.
16–18
You do not pay any fees if you are between 16
and 18 years old, including apprenticeships.
On some courses there may be additional
costs for materials, uniforms or trips.
Financial support
We want to make learning possible for every
young person and have bursaries for travel,
accommodation, course costs and childcare.
19+
If you are over 19 and not in receipt of benefits
you will need to pay for all fees and course
costs.
24+
Is this your first Level 3 course?
You will not pay any tuition or exam fees if
you are aged 19–23 when you begin your
course, have not already achieved a full Level 3
qualification, and your course is taught entirely
by us. Please contact us for details of eligible
courses.
Apprenticeships
Inclusion and diversity
If you are aged 24 and over and undertaking a
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship, tuition fees
for the student (you) will apply. You may be
eligible to apply for a 24+ advanced learning
loan to cover these fees.
We understand that life sometimes brings
different pressures and stresses. A free
counselling service is available if you want to
talk in confidence.
Unemployed
You may be able to study for free on a range of
courses if you receive income-based benefits
and are actively looking for work.
You also have the opportunity to join our Get
that Job programme. It has helped many
people gain new skills to get them back into the
workplace. Please contact us for more details.
Financial support
International
Higher education
HE programmes have different fees, depending
on the programme and awarding body. You will
find details of the fees on our website.
Is this your first Level 1 or Level 2
course?
You will not pay any tuition fees if you are aged
19–23 when you begin your course and have
not already achieved a full Level 1 or Level 2
qualification. Please contact us for details of
eligible courses.
We provide you with an environment where
you feel safe and protected. This is a big
priority at the college and we have a dedicated
safeguarding team who you can speak to at
any time.
If you are aged 19 and over and undertaking a
Level 2 apprenticeship, or you are 19–23 and
undertaking a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship,
tuition fees will apply. It is expected that your
employer will pay these fees.
If you are over 24 and studying on a Level 3 or
Level 4 course or apprenticeship, you may be
eligible to apply for a 24+ loan to cover your
tuition fees.
If the household income is low or the family
is in receipt of income assessed benefits,
you may be eligible for support with travel,
accommodation, course costs and childcare.
For more details, call us and speak to one of
our Learner Services advisers on
0808 168 6626.
Safety and security
If you are not a UK or EU citizen, you will need
to pay international student fees. Please call
+44 (0)1865 550 550 or email
international@activatelearning.ac.uk for
more details.
We have an incredibly varied, diverse
community. We create a welcoming, inclusive
learning environment for all of our students.
Counselling
College nurse
The college nurse provides a confidential health
service which includes contraception, sexual
health, pregnancy, quitting smoking, healthy
eating, relationships and drug or alcohol
issues.
Study support
All full-time students undertake an initial
diagnostic assessment in literacy and
numeracy. This ensures you study at the right
level, and identifies possible support areas
such as spelling, essay writing, basic maths
and organising your workload.
Additional skills mentors (ASMs) may be
available to help with maths and English.
As a full-time student, you will be assigned a
personal tutor who will help you with any issues
you may have, and help you to focus on your
academic progress.
Additional support needs
We provide a range of support for students with
special educational needs, disabilities, medical
conditions or language support needs.
Dyslexia support is a particular strength of the
college, provided by specialist, qualified and
experienced teachers.
We offer needs evaluations for students
applying for the Disabled Students’ Allowance
who want to go on to higher education.
For more information, find us at
www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
If you are thinking about your next step after GCSEs,
there is more choice than ever before.
Recent changes in legislation mean that you should
continue in education or training until at least the end
of the academic year in which you turn 18.
This means that you can:
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stay in full-time education at college or school
study/train part time if you are working/
volunteering for 20 hours a week or more
start an Apprenticeship or Traineeship
To explore your options and find the best route for
you, come and talk to one of our independent careers
advisors.
You will get an individual learning plan (ILP) to
track and review your progress. Parents and
carers are always welcome to speak to tutors or
learning managers about your progress.
College library
All students have access to the on-campus
library. It gives you space where you can work,
it has resources (print and digital) to help you
with your programme, and friendly staff who are
on hand to help.
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STARTING YOUR JOURNEY
HOW TO APPLY
Information, advice and guidance
If you are not sure which pathway to apply for,
or have not gained the grades you need, we
offer impartial advice and guidance. Please call
and ask to speak to a member of our team.
Online
You can apply online at
www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Post
Detach and complete the application form in
this guide and return it to us.
For full-time foundation degree, HND and
honours programmes, please apply directly
through UCAS (www.ucas.com).
Your interview
We interview all of our full-time applicants, as
we want to get to know you and hear about
your chosen career pathway. It also gives you
the chance to ask any further questions and
make sure it is the right pathway for you.
Extract from a Learner Journey
The interviewer wanted to know what I enjoyed
and took me through the personality inventory
I had been sent and had completed earlier.
During the interview I really felt listened to and,
by the end of it, I was clear about my career
path.
There was no pre-determined programme, but
a series of steps which I could take to obtain a
Level 3 qualification. The course was designed
around me.
Employers were involved in setting our
assessments and we were increasingly learning
theory at home and applying the knowledge in
the classroom – flip learning. Enterprise weeks
were completed with a variety of curriculum
areas, not just my own, to improve multidisciplinary team working.
During the summer break I continued to work for
my learning company and helped the college
to recruit new students. I never anticipated that I
would develop so much self-belief.
I’m still following my learning journey … who
knows where it will ultimately lead. What I do
know is that there is no limit to what I can
achieve, provided I make the effort.
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FIND US
BANBURY CAMPUS
BICESTER CAMPUS
Broughton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9QA
Telford House, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 4LA
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ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
CAREER PATHWAYS
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
If you’re 19 years old or above and you want to go to
university, an Access to HE programme is the way
forward.
It is a Level 3 qualification that gives you the points you
need to get into university-level education.
With an Access programme you choose from the
following pathways:
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Nursing and Healthcare Professions
Teaching
However, these Access pathways do not only lead to
degrees in these subjects, they can open the doors
to a wide variety of different degree courses such as
social work, business, youth and community work and
paramedics.
The qualification is equivalent to three A-levels, which
means you achieve in one year what A-level students
achieve in two years!
WHY STUDY HERE?
PARTNERSHIPS – we have a very close relationship
with Oxford Brookes University, one of the top universities
in the country.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions
Banbury
1 yr
BYPACCNURSE
Access to Teacher Education
Banbury
1 yr
BYPACCESS
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
PROGRESSION – we offer higher education
programmes which means you could progress directly
from an Access pathway to a foundation degree here at
college or within the Activate Learning group. Many of
these are in partnership with Oxford Brookes University.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Access to HE is a tried and tested route into university!
It’s for people with the potential but not the necessary
academic qualifications to follow their dreams of
university-level education.
I WENT STRAIGHT INTO WORK AFTER
FINISHING SCHOOL, SO NEVER GOT THE
CHANCE TO TRAIN FOR A CAREER. NOW I’M
HERE TO GET THE QUALIFICATIONS I NEED
TO GET THE JOB I WANT, WHICH IS SOCIAL
WORK. EVERYTHING ON THE COURSE LINKS TO
WHAT I WANT TO DO IN THE FUTURE, SO YOU
CAN SEE THE RELEVANCE.
Jo Currier, Access to Higher Education Diploma
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Art and design Career pathways
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ART AND DESIGN CAREER PATHWAYS
ARCHITECTURE
FASHION
PHOTOGRAPHY
GENERALIST ART
AND DESIGN
HE ROUTE –
FdA / BA (HONS)
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Art and Design / Fashion
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Art and Design
Evidence of engagement in learning
Level 1: Diploma in Art and Design
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN ART AND DESIGN
Artists and designers create the look, feel and function
of almost every man-made object in our world. From
film, magazines, television to fashion, logos, jewellery
architecture, product design and beyond, their work is
seen and used by people every single day.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Introduction to Art and Design Level 1/2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPINTROART1
Art and Design Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDART
Interior design Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPINTERIOR2
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Introduction to Art and Design Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPINTROART2
Art and Design Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPGADYR1
At Banbury and Bicester College, you work like a
professional from day one.
Art and Design Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFNDARTFT
Fashion and Styling Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDFASHYR1
Creative Arts and Design Practice Foundation Degree
(FdA)
Banbury
2 yrs
Apply through UCAS
Creative Arts and Design Practice BA (Hons) (Top up)
Banbury
1 yr
Apply through UCAS
With our training, your work will be seen and used too.
You build a first-class portfolio. You collaborate with
professional artists and learn how to sell your work. You
use professional studios and workshops. You put on
exhibitions – including our showcase event, the end-ofyear summer show.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
Former art and design students have gone on to work
as fashion stylists, designers and freelance artists.
You can continue your studies in art and design to
university level at Banbury and Bicester College.
THE LESSONS ARE ALWAYS WELL THOUGHT
OUT AND THE COURSE ENABLES YOU TO
EXPERIMENT WITH NEW MEDIA AND FIND
YOUR SPECIALISM.
Sophie Martin, Art and Design
Level 3 Foundation Diploma
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BUSINESS Career pathways
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BUSINESS CAREER PATHWAYS
MARKETING
HR/BUSINESS
SUPPORT
FINANCE/
ACCOUNTS
MANAGEMENT/
EVENTS
HE ROUTE –
FOUNDATION
DEGREE (FdA)
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma/Extended Diploma in Business / Business
Marketing and Retail (Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Business (Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN BUSINESS
Every single organisation needs team members and
decision makers at different levels.
In the UK, accountancy, business support and human
resources are expected to be the main growth areas,
and self employment is also significant.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
AAT Accounting Level 2 Certificate part-time
Banbury
1 yr
Enquire for details
AAT Pathway to Accountancy (Level 2, 3, and 4)
Banbury
2yrs
Enquire for details
Business Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDBUS
Business Administration Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
Enquire for details
AAT Accounting Level 3 Diploma part-time
Banbury
1 yr
Enquire for details
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Business Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDBUSYR1
Business Marketing and Retail Level 3 Extended
Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPMARKET
AAT Accounting Level 4 Diploma part-time
Banbury
1 yr
Enquire for details
You learn the practical as well as the theory. You gain
confidence in all aspects of business training through
live enterprise projects and by hearing from visiting
speakers who are experts in their field. These visits help
to forge links with potential employers.
More than 4 million people are self employed in the
UK, many of them providing creative services to larger
companies.
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Administration, Cleaning, Customer Service, Driving Goods Vehicles, Retail, Sales and Telesales, Team
Leading, Warehouse and Storage
Level 3: Administration, Cleaning, Customer Service, Management, Retail, Sales and Telesales
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Our business programmes provide a clear route into
employment, advanced apprenticeships and higher
education. Enterprise is built in, helping you to develop
highly-valued entrepreneurial skills.
WORKING IN GROUPS TO PREPARE AND
DELIVER PRESENTATIONS HAS REALLY HELPED
MY CONFIDENCE. IT’S A SKILL THAT I KNOW
WILL BE BENEFICIAL IN THE WORKPLACE. I
WANT TO JOIN AN EVENTS MANAGEMENT
COMPANY IN LONDON AND WORK MY WAY
TO THE TOP OF THE CAREER LADDER.
Jemma Western-Kaye, Business Studies Level 3
Extended Diploma
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CARE, CHILDCARE AND HEALTH
CAREER PATHWAYS
NURSING
ALLIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONS
HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE
EARLY YEARS
HE ROUTE –
FOUNDATION
DEGREE (FdA)
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Children’s Play / Health
and Social Care (Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Children’s Care / Health and Social Care
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN CARE, CHILDCARE
AND HEALTH
Parents with young children rely upon day care and
after-school clubs when they work, and our population
is ageing. Hospitals are also regularly looking to recruit
nurses and other health care workers. As a nation, we
are dependent on all kinds of care.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Children’s Care, Learning and Development Level 2
Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPCCERT
Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDHSC
Children’s Play Learning and Development Level 3
Extended Diploma *
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDEYCYR1
Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDCARE
Early Years Foundation Degree (FdA)
Banbury
2 yrs
Apply through UCAS
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
First, you get work experience. Lots of it. Our students
are on placements every week.
Secondly, you will learn about all aspects of care
to enable you to develop your professional skills,
knowledge and understanding. We want to help you
become excellent carers ready for the career that you
have chosen.
Third, you’ll enjoy it! Care courses are challenging but
every year our students say they love being here.
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Childcare, Health, Health and Social Care, Teaching Support
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Level 3: Childcare, Health, Health and Social Care, Teaching Support
By combining classroom study with significant work
experience, learners develop excellent contacts
which help when taking the next step into full-time
employment.
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
I FIND WHAT I LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM,
I CAN TAKE TO THE PLACEMENT AND WHAT
I LEARN AT PLACEMENT, I CAN TAKE TO THE
CLASSROOM.
Rachael McLernon, Health and Social Care
Level 3 Extended Diploma
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Computing and ICT Career pathways
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COMPUTING AND ICT CAREER
PATHWAYS
IT SUPPORT
TECHNICIAN
NETWORK
ENGINEER/
MANAGER
WEB DEVELOPER
SOFTWARE
DEVELOPER
HE ROUTE –
HNC / HND
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Games Development / IT
(Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Information and Creative Technology
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN COMPUTING AND ICT
Around 1.5 million people work in the IT and telecoms
industry, in the UK. That’s 1.5 million people who create,
install, operate and support IT systems that form the
backbone of companies and organisations.
Social media, security and data protection are growth
areas in the industry, as are games design, website
development, and cloud/mobile technologies.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Information and Creative Technology Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDICT
Creative Media Production (Games Development)
Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDGAME
IT Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDITYR1
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Social Digital Media (Digital Youth Academy)
Level 3: IT Telecoms Professional
The south east is home to many companies in this area.
Train here and you are well placed to start your career.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You get a broader IT experience, and this makes you
versatile. We develop your employability skills as well as
your IT knowledge.
Employers tell us that skills flexibility and adaptability
is a must in this business. This is why we bring extra
qualifications into your training, and it’s why we invest
in equipment like our CISCO lab and Raspberry PI mini
computers.We do this to replicate as closely as possible
the working environment you want to move into.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
North Oxfordshire is building a reputation as a hub
for the creative media and IT industries. Former
IT students have gone on to work for agencies
developing software for big-name clients.
I HAVE LEARNT TO BUILD WEBSITES, DEVELOPED
MY CODING KNOWLEDGE AND NOW
UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT HOW COMPUTERS
ARE CONFIGURED. THE MIX OF THEORY AND
PRACTICAL HAS SET ME UP FOR A FUTURE
CAREER IN COMPUTING. I AM PLANNING TO
STUDY COMPUTER SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING
AT UNIVERSITY.
Eltayib Hassan, IT Level 3
Extended Diploma
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Construction Career pathways
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CONSTRUCTION CAREER PATHWAYS
BRICKLAYING
CARPENTRY
JOINERY
PAINTING AND
DECORATING
HE ROUTE –
HNC
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
Level 1 Diploma and/or initial
diagnostic assessment
Level 2: Diploma in Construction / Site Carpentry
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
Initial diagnostic assessment
Level 1: Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery / Construction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION
Building the future.
That’s what you can do with a career in construction.
The industry employs around 3 million people, which is
8% of the UK workforce, and career options are varied.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We’ve got the facilities to give you first-hand experience,
right here on campus.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFTCARP
Construction Level 1 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPCONL1
Construction Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPCONL2
Site Carpentry Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFTCARP2
Dedicated carpentry workshops. Bricklaying and wallbuilding spaces. The Construction courses also give
you the opportunity to develop skills in Plumbing and
Painting & Decorating, which allows you to decide your
own career choice.
Everything replicates what you will find when you go out
to work.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Site Carpentry
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
Banbury and Bicester are growing at a rapid rate,
with major housing developments underway to help
meet regional housing targets. Our site carpentry
qualification has been developed to help meet growing
employment needs.
I’M LEARNING A LIFE LONG TRADE TO BECOME
SELF EMPLOYED AS A HOUSING DEVELOPER.
I FIND THE COURSE FUN AND WE USE BOTH
ENGLISH AND MATHS BY APPLYING THEM TO
THE COURSE - FOR EXAMPLE TO WORK OUT
MEASUREMENTS AND TO READ PLANS.
Adam Matthews, Carpentry
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Foundation learning and New Directions Career pathways
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FOUNDATION LEARNING AND NEW
DIRECTIONS CAREER PATHWAYS
FOUNDATION LEARNING AND
NEW DIRECTIONS
We believe that everyone should have the chance to get
onto a programme and train for the career they really
want.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Our on-campus shop is run by Foundation Learning
and New Direction students, providing opportunities to
learn skills in a live retail environment. Former students
have used this experience to kick start their own
careers in retail.
And that’s what we help people to do.
So, if you didn’t achieve the GCSE grades you needed,
come and find out what we can offer.
Foundation Learning and New Directions helps you to:
»»
»»
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Up-skill and achieve Functional skills or
re-sit GCSE’s
get qualified
build your confidence
develop essential life skills
It also helps people with specific educational needs
(SEN), learning difficulties, learning disabilities, autism
or Asperger Syndrome.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We support you and help you to build your confidence.
We develop your communication skills, independence
and confidence.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
New Directions Route 1
Banbury
1 yr
BYPNDIRENT
New Directions Route 2
Banbury
1 yr
BYPNDIR
Supported Education Skills for Independence and
Work Scheme 1
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFLFTA
And we get you ready to find employment or start
further training.
Supported Education Skills for Independence and
Work Scheme 2
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFLFTB
You will achieve the following qualifications to prepare
you for progression:
Supported Education Skills for Independence
Scheme 3
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFLFTC
Supported Education Skills for Employment 19+
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFLPTA
Supported Education Skills for Independence 19+
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFLPTB
»»
»»
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Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
I JOINED THE COURSE SO THAT I COULD
MEET NEW PEOPLE AND TO IMPROVE MY
ENGLISH AND IT SKILLS. THE TEACHERS ARE
REALLY SUPPORTIVE AND HELP YOU TO MAKE
PROGRESS.
Functional skills or GCES in English and maths
a vocational qualification of your choice
certification in personal development.
James Bowen, Skills for Independence and Work
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Hair and beauty Career pathways
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HAIR AND BEAUTY CAREER PATHWAYS
BEAUTY
THERAPIST
STYLIST /
BARBER
SALON
MANAGER
PRODUCT
TRAINER /
REPRESENTATIVE
HE ROUTE
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
Level 2 Hairdressing / Beauty NVQ for
Level 3 Hairdressing / Beauty NVQ
Level 3: Diploma in Media Hair and Make Up / NVQ in
Hairdressing / Beauty Therapy (Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: NVQ in Hairdressing / Beauty Therapy
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN HAIRDRESSING AND
BEAUTY THERAPY
If you love to make people look great and feel even
better, the hair and beauty industry needs you.
It has a turnover of £4.8 billion, employs 180,000 people
and has around 36,000 salons. Most salons are quite
small, which means staff need commercial skills as well
as customer service skills.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Beauty Therapy Level 2 NVQ
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN2BEAUT
Hairdressing Level 2 NVQ
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN2HAIR
Beauty Therapy Level 3 NVQ
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN3BEAUTE
Hairdressing Level 3 NVQ
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN3HAIR
Media Hair and Make Up Level 3 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPMAKEUP
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We have a partnership with the Francesco Education
Group, one of the largest hairdressing chains in the
country. You’ll receive Francesco-standard training in
cutting, foiling and client care.
And of course, our teachers are hair and beauty
professionals with top-level industry career experience.
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Barbering or Ladies’ Hairdressing
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Level 3: Barbering or Ladies’ Hairdressing
Our Graduate Salon provides direct employment
opportunities to graduating, Level 3 stylists. In its first
year the salon recruited two graduate stylists who are
now busy building their own client list.
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
WHEN YOU FINISH A CUT AND COLOUR
AND YOU KNOW THAT THE CLIENT IS REALLY
PLEASED WITH THE RESULT IT MAKES YOU FEEL
AMAZING. WHEN I FINISH I PLAN TO WORK IN
A SALON BEFORE STARTING MY OWN MOBILE
BUSINESS. THE COURSE HAS HELPED TO
UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS SKILLS REQUIRED,
AS WELL AS THE CUTTING AND COLOURING
SKILLS.
Caitlin Gulliver, Hairdressing NVQ 3
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Hospitality and catering Career pathways
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HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
CAREER PATHWAYS
HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRIES
CULINARY
CATERING
EVENTS /
CONFERENCING
HE ROUTE
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma in Food and Beverage Service / Professional
Chef’s (Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Professional Chef’s Diploma
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN HOSPITALITY
AND CATERING
Hospitality and catering is the superstar of UK
industries. Around 2.4 million people work in the
industry. That’s one in every 13 people from the UK
workforce, and it is forecast to grow by another quarter
of a million jobs in the next couple of years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Real restaurant and café experience, on campus and in
the local community, built into your course.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Professional Chef’s Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN2CAT
Food and Beverage Service Level 3 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPMULTI
Professional Chef's Level 3 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPN3CAT
Apprenticeships
With our Cherwell Restaurant and campus cafes, you
serve real customers – front of house, back of house, or
both. Students also work as part of a brigade to provide
catering services at Bloxham Mill business centre and
with external catering companies. This variety gives you
an excellent grounding from which to start your career
and gives you practical experience to add to your CV,
from day one.
Train here and you start cooking for real.
Level 2: Food and Beverage Service, Food Production and Cooking, Kitchen Services, Professional Cookery
Level 3: Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, Professional Cookery
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Students in hospitality and catering enjoy excellent
progression into employment into this fast-paced
industry. Each year one Level 3 student is selected to
become the manager of the cafe facility at Bloxham
Mill, providing a great start to any career.
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
I WAS REALLY PLEASED TO BE CHOSEN AS THE
OVERALL WINNER, ESPECIALLY AS THERE WAS
SUCH STIFF COMPETITION. I AM LOOKING
FORWARD TO GETTING INVOLVED IN THE NEXT
STAGES OF THE COMPETITION AND HOPE THIS
ACHIEVEMENT WILL BE A GREAT SPRINGBOARD
FOR THE NEXT STAGE IN MY CAREER.
Hayden Rushby, winner of the Rotary
Club’s Young Chef competition 2014
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Media, photography, digital arts and graphic design Career pathways
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MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL
ARTS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
CREATIVE
TRADES –
PHOTOGRAPHY,
DESIGN, SOUND
CAREER PATHWAYS
TECHNICAL
TRADES –
CAMERA
OPERATOR
SOUND MIXING,
EDITING
GAMES
DEVELOPMENT
HE ROUTE HNC / HND
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Media / Photography /
Graphic Design / Games Design
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Media
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN MEDIA,
PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL ARTS
AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Smart. Mobile. Interactive.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Media Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDMED
Games Design Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDGAME
Graphic Design Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDGDYR1
Media Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDMEDYR1
Multi-media Journalism Level 3 Diploma
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDPRINT
Photography Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDPHOTYR1
Creative Media Production Higher National Diploma
Banbury
2 yrs
Apply through UCAS
Graphic Design Higher National Diploma
Banbury
2 yrs
Apply through UCAS
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
That’s us and that’s our media world – supercharged
and shifting fast. The industry employs over a million
people and it needs more. It needs multi-skilled creative
types who’ve got the energy, ideas and attitude to stay
ahead.
Does that sound like you?
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We’ve got the equipment and syllabus to match you up
with today’s media demands and give you a broader,
rounded set of skills.
You’ll be fully trained in web design, flash animation and
digital video, for example.
Or digital and analogue photography – we use the
darkroom as well as Adobe.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
A partnership with Ragtag Developments - an
interactive software developer based in Banbury provides games design students with opportunities for
valuable work experience alongside their studies.
THE PROJECTS STRETCH YOUR SKILLS AS THEY
CALL FOR A TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING OF
HOW PRODUCTS FIT TOGETHER, AS WELL AS
AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOOD DESIGN. THE
COURSE HELPS TO DEVELOP A BROAD RANGE
OF GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS AND INCREASES
YOUR COMMERCIAL AWARENESS.
Jonty Jackson, Graphic Design Level 5 HND
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Motor vehicle Career pathways
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MOTOR VEHICLE CAREER PATHWAYS
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE /
BODY REPAIR
DEALERSHIP
AND SALES
MOBILE
SPECIALIST
– ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
VEHICLE
RESTORATION
HE ROUTE –
FdSc
MOTORSPORTS
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
Level 2 Diploma and/or initial
diagnostic assessment
Level 3: Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
(Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
Level 1 Diploma and/or initial
diagnostic assessment
Level 2: Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance / Vehicle Restoration
(Level 2 Apprenticeship options)
Initial diagnostic assessment
Level 1: Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN MOTOR VEHICLE
The motor vehicle industry keeps EVERYBODY moving.
It’s not just people and their cars. Public transport, HGV,
retail delivery, breakdown recovery, emergency services
– motor vehicle reaches them all, even motorsports.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Vehicle Maintenance Level 1 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPMVE
Vehicle Maintenance Level 1 Diploma
Bicester
1 yr
BCPMVE
Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPMVE2
Vehicle Restoration Level 2 Diploma
Bicester
1 yr
BCPCLASSIC2
Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPMVE3
Motorsports Performance and Automotive Technology
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Bicester
2 yr
Apply through UCAS
Apprenticeships
Level 2: Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Vehicle Restoration
Level 3: Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
Around 700,000 people work in the industry, and there
are around 10,000 apprentices.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You get to train in a state-of-the-art workshop, newly
opened in 2013. Our £2m centre offers you the
opportunity to work on new vehicles using the latest
engine diagnostic facilities and vehicle lifts.
Whether you do an apprenticeship or a diploma, you
face new challenges and stretch your abilities in a
realistic working environment.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Students can join our motor vehicle programmes from
14. Many have completed their Level 2 qualification
through full-time study and gone onto apprenticeships
with leading companies including Mercedes Benz.
IF YOU HAVE A GOAL IN YOUR MIND, AND
YOU TELL YOUR TEACHERS ABOUT IT, THEY WILL
HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE IT. THEY REALLY ARE
VERY SUPPORTIVE.
Natalie Green, Motor Vehicle
Maintenance, Level 2
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
MOTORSPORT and Engineering Career pathways
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MOTORSPORT AND ENGINEERING
CAREER PATHWAYS
PRECISION
FABRICATORS
RACE
MECHANICS /
TECHNICIANS
ENGINEERING
APPRENTICES
RACE DESIGN /
ENGINEERS
HE ROUTE –
FdSc
MOTORSPORTS
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Engineering Motorsport
/ Mechanical Engineering (Level 3 Apprenticeship options)
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Extended Certificate in Motorsport Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN MOTORSPORT
AND ENGINEERING
If there’s one thing you can be sure of in the motorsport
industry, it’s pace – it is never slow.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Motorsport Engineering Level 2 Extended Certificate
Bicester
1 yr
BCPINTENG
Engineering Motorsport Level 3 (90 Credit) Diploma
Bicester
1 yr
BCPENG
Engineering Motorsport Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Bicester
2 yrs
BCPADVENG
Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Bicester
2 yrs
BCPENGL3
Motorsports Performance and Automotive Technology
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Bicester
2 yr
Apply through UCAS
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Apprenticeships
People who get into it have total passion for the sport
and a huge can-do attitude.The industry has a large
number of small and medium-sized enterprises which
supply the research, development, products, testing
and analysis that race teams need.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We’ve got the facilities to give you a learning experience
you won’t forget.
Based at the college’s Bicester campus, which is a
specialist performance engineering centre, we work as
a team. We have our own open-wheeled race cars, TIG
welding, CNC machining, CAD and a full-size autoclave
for you to train on. And you’ll be trained by teachers
who’ve worked in the industry themselves.
Level 3: Motorsport Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Improvement Techniques, Performing
Manufacturing Operations
Level 2 Business Improvement Techniques and Performing Manufacturing Operations are delivered via Track Training
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Our former students have gone on to join every
motorsport company based in the UK. As part of your
course you will do work experience with some of the
leading names in the industry and also get the chance
to prepare your own gravity racer and compete at
Cornbury Park.
THE STAFF HAVE WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY SO
THEY HAVE FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE AND THEY
MAINTAIN REALLY GOOD LINKS. THEY WERE
COMMITTED TO HELPING ME PREPARE FOR MY
CAREER, RATHER THAN JUST BEING FOCUSED
ON COMPLETING A QUALIFICATION.
Ashley Jones, Level 3 Apprenticeship
in Motorsport Engineering
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Performing arts and Music Career pathways
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PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC
CAREER PATHWAYS
PERFORMER
DANCE /
CHOREOGRAPHER
/ DRAMA TEACHER
THEATRE
PRODUCER
DIRECTOR
HE ROUTE
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Dance
Performing Arts
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN PERFORMING ARTS
Expression through movement and performance.
If you love to put on a show for people, the world of
performing arts awaits. The sector includes dance,
music, opera, theatre, magic, spoken word and musical
theatre. Around 100,000 people work in this area in the
UK, and 34% of them work in onstage occupations
such as acting or dancing.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Learn a range of performance and theatre techniques
so you can grow as a performer and producer. Our
performing arts courses are ideal preparation for
university or drama school. They builds your core skills
in acting, dancing and directing, so you can aim for a
career in the performing arts sector.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Dance Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDDANCE
Performing Arts Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDPAYR1
Entrepreneur’s Music Business Level 3 Extended
Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
Enquire for details
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
As part of the course, you will take a work placement
at the Mill Arts Centre. This unique experiences
combines an arts internship, delivering dance/drama
workshops in the community and producing marketing
material and events. We want to ensure that you leave
BOTH a industry recognised qualification and solid
work experiences to ensure your employability in the
performing arts sector.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Our partnership with The Mill Arts Centre gives
students practical experience of all aspects of
theatrical production and arts centre management.
THE COURSE HAS HELPED ME WITH MY VOICE
SKILLS AND I’VE LEARNT HOW TO LET LOOSE
WHEN I CHARACTERISE, WITHOUT FEELING
SELF-CONSCIOUS. WE GET TO EXPEIRENCE
ALL AREAS OF PERFORMING ARTS AND I AM
LOOKING FORWARD TO DEVELOPING MY
DIRECTING SKILLS. I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO
BE A PERFORMER AND MY PLAN IS TO GO TO
DRAMA SCHOOL AFTER COMPLETING THE
COURSE.
Katie Johnson Performing Arts
Level 3 Extended Diploma
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Sports and sport Exercise Science Career pathways
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SPORTS AND SPORT EXERCISE
SCIENCE CAREER PATHWAYS
HEALTH AND
FITNESS
LEISURE
INDUSTRY
SPORTS RETAIL
COACHING /
TEACHING
HE ROUTE FOUNDATION
DEGREE (FdSC)
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Sport
and Exercise Science
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Sports
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN SPORT AND
SPORT EXERCISE SCIENCE
Sport is your life. That’s why you’re reading this. But can
you make a career out of it?
With our training, definitely. The sport industry already
employs around 400,000 people and shows no sign of
slowing down. Inspired by major sporting events such
as London 2012, Wimbledon and the Tour de France,
more and more people in the UK are signing up for
Sport.
In 2015 the UK hosts the Rugby World Cup and in 2016
all eyes will be on Brazil for both the Summer Olympics
and the Football World Cup. Play it, teach it, help people
get back into it. Yes, you can have a career in sport. Get
involved and inspire others. We’ll get you started.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Sports Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDSPORT
Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDSPORTY1
Our sports training goes beyond your main qualification
– study with us and you could gain extra qualifications
which will enhance your core training and make you
an even more valuable asset to employers. Extra
qualifications taken by students in the past have
included the CYQ Gym Instructors Qualification,
Community Sports Leaders Awards and Treatment of
Sports Injuries.
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
We have regular talks from Sports professionals. Recent
visitors include a women’s hockey Olympic bronze
medallist, a world record holder in power lifting and a
premiership football referee.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Our teams work closely with sports providers in the local
area, and run a multi-sports club at Dashwood School.
This gives students additional skills in coaching and
leadership - vital attributes for a career in sport.
STUDYING SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE AT
COLLEGE WAS ALWAYS PART OF MY PLAN. I
WANT TO BECOME A SPORTS TEACHER SO
WILL BE APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY TO GET MY
DEGREE. OUR ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE LOTS
OF GROUP WORK AND PRESENTATIONS,
WHICH WILL REALLY HELP ME WHEN IT COMES
TO UNIVERSITY AND GETTING READY FOR MY
CAREER.
Gemma Dunleavy, Sport and
Exercise Science, Level 3
Extended Diploma
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Travel and tourism Career pathways
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TRAVEL AND TOURISM
CAREER PATHWAYS
EVENTS
MANAGEMENT
TRAVEL
INDUSTRY –
AGENCY, SALES
TOURISM –
GUIDES, REPS
HOSPITALITY
HE ROUTE
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN TRAVEL
AND TOURISM
Travel and tourism is thriving. Around 1.5 million people
in the UK work in travel and tourism, and the number of
jobs in the industry is increasing.
Current trends include sustainable tourism, adventure
tourism and the rise of the ‘staycation’ – domestic
tourism.
It’s an exciting area. Why not start your own adventure
right here?
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
We get the results.
Our grades are higher than the national average – 86%
of our Level 3 students get merits and distinctions.
The Level 3 extended diploma is equivalent to three
A-levels, and that has helped our students to get jobs in
other areas too such as banking, retail and hospitality.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
2 yrs
BYPNDTANDT1
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
You get real work experience in year two, and you go on
trips abroad.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
During your course you’ll get the chance to meet
potential employers. Last year students spent a day at
the Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) which owns
the Holiday Inn chain. Students found out more about
how to progress in the industry, took part in a series of
speed-interviews and delivered a presentation on good
customer service.
COLLEGE HELPS YOU TO BECOME MORE
INDEPENDENT IN THE WAY THAT YOU WORK
AND LEARN. IN THAT WAY IT SETS YOU UP
FOR LIFE. MY DREAM IS TO WORK AS A CABIN
CREW FOR AN AIRLINE SUCH AS BA. THIS
COURSE COVERS A SPECIFIC UNIT IN CABIN
CREW SKILLS, RUN BY SOMEONE FROM
INDUSTRY, WHICH WILL BE INVALUABLE.
Polly White, Travel and Tourism
Level 3 Extended Diploma
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
Uniformed public services Career pathways
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UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
CAREER PATHWAYS
ARMED FORCES
POLICE AND
EMERGENCY
SERVICES
PRISON,
CUSTOMS AND
PROBATION
SERVICES
ADVENTUROUS
ACTIVITIES
HE ROUTE –
POLCING (FdA)
EMPLOYMENT / HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS
4 GCSEs A-C inc. Maths and English
Level 3: Diploma / Extended Diploma in Public Services
4 GCSEs D-E Grades
Level 2: Diploma in Public Services
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
PATHWAY STAGES
A CAREER IN UNIFORMED
PUBLIC SERVICES
Making a difference.
That’s what public services work is all about. Around
6 million people work in public services, making a
difference to people and communities all over the
country.
So if you love spending time outdoors, are committed
to the idea of public services and have the highest
standards, think about it as a highly rewarding career
option.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
First, not all colleges run public services courses. If
that’s the career you’re after, we’ll get you ready.
Programmes
Campus
Duration
Code
Public Services Level 2 Diploma
Banbury
1 yr
BYPFDPUBSER
Public Services Level 3 Extended Diploma*
Banbury
1 yr
BYPNDPUBSERY
* Can be run as a 90 credit diploma in year one with an option to top-up to extended diploma in year two
Go online for full course information – www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
Higher education qualifications where shown are those offered by Activate Learning.
See www.activatelearning.ac.uk for details of higher education pathways and campus locations.
Second, you gain extra qualifications. Stewarding, first
aid, door supervision and CCTV are all on offer during
your training, allowing you to broaden your skill set.
And third, our teachers come from the public services
themselves. They’ve got the right experience. They
know what it’s like out there.
YOUR PATHWAY – YOUR FUTURE
Industry specific qualifications such as those in
stewarding, first aid and door supervision mean
students can progress directly into employment in
public services.
I WANT TO JOIN THE POLICE FORCE AND THIS
COURSE HAS REVEALED EVERYTHING I NEED
TO GET INTO THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. THE
COURSE COVERS SKILLS LIKE SECURITY, AS WELL
AS APPROACHES TO MANAGEMENT. THERE
WAS A UNIT ON HOW TO FIND THE JOBS IN
THE INDUSTRY WHICH WAS VERY HELPFUL.
Richard Gore, Public Services
Level 1 Diploma
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES AND APPRENTICESHIPS 2015-16
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NOTES
Banbury campus
Broughton Road,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
OX16 9QA
Bicester campus
Telford House,
Telford Road,
Bicester,
OX26 4LA
0808 168 6626
enquiries@banbury-bicester.ac.uk
www.banbury-bicester.ac.uk
/BanburyandBicesterCollege
@bb_college
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