Your College in Leigh at the Sports Village

A Level and Vocational Pathways in:

• Childcare & Early Years

• Sport & Fitness

• Science

• Digital Technologies

• Health Industries

• Business

• Travel & Tourism

Childcare & Early Years

What career can I go in to?

• Nursery Nurse • Teaching Assistant• Teacher • Child-minder• Outreach Worker • Nanny• Social Worker

Cache Level 1 Diploma

An introduction to working in early years.

Cache Level 2 Certificate

Preparation to work with children between birth and five years, with knowledge of children up to 7.

Cache Level 3 Diploma (Plus 1 A Level)

Provides the skills to work in a range of Early Years roles as well as providing a route to Higher Education.

Additional option: GCSE Science

Psychology Business Studies

Level 2 & 3 Childcare apprenticeships

UCLan Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and their Services at Wigan & Leigh College

Provides the initial steps to achieving a professional qualification such as teaching or social work.

Psychology Sociology Business Studies

Level 2 & 3 Exercise & Fitness and Activity Leadership apprenticeships

UCLan Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching at Wigan & Leigh College

Provides a degree level qualification in the specialism of sports coaching.

Psychology Sociology Business Studies

Level 2 & 3 Laboratory & Science Technician apprenticeships

University Degrees in Science

Psychology Sociology Business Studies

Level 3 Social Media & Digital Marketing apprenticeships

Level 2 & 3 IT apprenticeships

HND Computing at Wigan & Leigh College

UCLan BSc (Hons) Computing at Wigan & Leigh College

Psychology Sociology Business Studies

Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care and Health apprenticeships

UCLan Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at Wigan & Leigh College

Psychology Sociology

Level 2 & 3 Business Administration and Customer Service apprenticeships

HND Business at Wigan & Leigh College

UCLan BA (Hons) in Business at Wigan & Leigh College

Business Studies University Degrees in Travel & Tourism

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Plus 1 A Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Designed for students interested in sports development coaching and fitness.

BTEC Diploma in Applied Science (Plus 1 A Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

Designed for students interested in laboratory based employment or higher education.

BTEC Diploma in Web & Games Development (Plus 1 A Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Web & Games Development

Designed for students interested in a career in this fast paced digital industry.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Plus 1 A Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Designed for students wanting to pursue a career within the highly demanding and rewarding care sector.

Additional option: GCSE Science

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Plus 1 A Level)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Designed for students wanting to work in a range of business related subject areas such as law, finance and marketing. Proven route to Higher Education.

City & Guild Level 3 Diploma in Travel & Tourism (Plus 1 A Level)

Provides a specialist work related qualification in travel and tourism. Units of study include conferencing and events, holiday park and ski chalet host, airfare and ticketing and business travel.

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport

VTCT Gym Instructing

Learn and practice the relevant work place skills that employers demand within the sports and leisure industries.

BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science

Learn and practice the relevant work place skills that employers demand within the work of science related employment.

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Web Technologies & Mobile Application Development

Learn about website and App development, computer programming and digital graphics.

City & Guilds Level 2 Young Skills in Health and Social Care

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

A blend of college learning and realistic experience within the work place – making you job ready.

Additional option:

City & Guilds Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate Specialist care for Dementia patients

Level 2 Certificate in Business

Discover all the essential elements of business that interest you- from marketing to starting up a small business.

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Designed for students wanting to pursue a career within the rapidly expanding travel and tourism industry. This is a demanding course for those who enjoy travelling, working with people and can demonstrate excellent customer service

VTCT Level 1Certificate in Sport & Active Leisure

Build your confidence and ambitions within the world of sport.

BTEC Level 1 Computing

Build your confidence and ambitions within the world of IT.

BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Exploring Care Services

Build your confidence and ambitions within the world health and social care.

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Travel & Tourism

Build your confidence and ambitions within the world of travel and tourism.

Sport & Fitness

What career can I go in to?

• Fitness Instructor • Professional Sports • Recreational Player Development Officer • Sports Coach• Physiotherapist • Teacher• Health Promotion Officer • Nutritionist• Sports Development • Performance Analyst Manager

Science

What career can I go in to?

• Pharmaceutical Scientist • Analytical Scientist• Biochemist • Biomedical Engineer• Clinical Scientist • Microbiologist• Research

Digital Technologies

What career can I go in to?

• IT Analyst • Network Analyst• IT Trainer • Programmer• Desktop Engineer • Support Technician• Web Designer • SEO Manager• IT Developer • Entrepreneur

Health Industries

What career can I go in to?

• Care Worker • Midwife• Nurse • Paramedic• Social Worker • Ward Assistant• Health Care Assistant • Youth Worker

Business

What career can I go in to?

• Accountant • Consultant• Entrepreneur • HR • Marketing • Advertising• Finance • Social Media

Travel & Tourism

What careers can I go into?

• Air Travel Assistant • Conference and • Holiday Representative Event Management• Tour Operator • Tourist Information Officer• Travel Agent • Airport Ground Staff• Cabin Crew • Contact Centre Operative

Level 2 & 3 Travel & Tourism apprenticeships

Level 1The basics

Level 2Preparing for work

Level 3 Becoming an expert

Vocational course A Level option(choose one)

Developing advanced skills and knowledge

ApprenticeshipEarn whilst you learn

Higher EducationBecoming

a professional

Let us help you decide which course is right for you!

BTEC vocational courses provide you with the same amount of UCAS points as A Levels.

CourseValue

(A Level equivalent)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

3

BTEC Level 3 Diploma + 1 A Level

3

The Level 3 programmes provide exceptional preparation for University and allow you the flexibility to combine a vocational BTEC course alongside an A Level.

Preparing youfor University

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Come along to our Open EveningMonday 2nd February 2015 5.00pm – 8.00pm Discover more about our A Level & Vocational PathwaysSale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY

UCAS pointsBTEC Level 3

Extended DiplomaA Level Grades

420 D*D*D* A*A*A*

400 D*D*D A*A*A

380 D*DD A*AA

360 DDD AAA

320 DDM ABB

D* = Distinction*, D = Distinction, M = Merit