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16bey ndcontentsYOUR POST-16 OPTIONS 3
CAREER PLANNING 5
Your three-step plan 5
Career planning checklist 9
Career planning calendar 10
How do qualifications compare? 11
More about qualifications 12
Building your skills 15
EDUCATION 16
Your options 16
How do I apply? 19
Education course grids 19
Schools: A Levels 20
Schools: Vocational / Other courses 22
Colleges: A Levels 24Colleges: Vocational / Other courses 25
School and college contacts 33
APPRENTICESHIPS 39
Your options 40
How do I apply? 41
DEVELOPING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY 43
Your options 44
How do I apply? 45Foundation Study Programme contacts
work-based learning if you havent reached Level 2 46
JOBS 48
Your options 48
Where to look for jobs 49
Starting your own business 50
HIGHER EDUCATION 52
MONEY MATTERS 53Can I get any extra money while Im learning? 53
Can I get any other help with money or course fees? 53
Can I get Income Support or other benefits while studying? 54
Can I get help with childcare costs if I carry on learning? 54
How much could I earn on an Apprenticeship? 54
How much could I earn if I get a job? 54
Do I need to open a bank or building society account? 55
What are Income Tax and National Insurance? 55
MORE HELP 57Help from Connexions Birmingham for young people working with us 57
Other sources of help 59
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Welcome to Beyond 16 your guide to
post-16 options. This downloadable booklet
is designed to help you make decisions about
what to do when you finish Year 11.
Beyond 16 covers the four main options
available to you:
EDUCATION
Taking an education course at school or
college
APPRENTICESHIPS
Joining an Apprenticeship programme
with an employer
DEVELOPING YOUREMPLOYABILITYGetting your English and maths up to
standard and getting work experience
or other activities to help your future
employment prospects
JOBS
Finding a job which must include
training leading to an accredited
qualification, at least until youre 18
Raising the Participation Age (RPA)
You will probably have heard about this change,
because if you are due to reach the end of Year
11 in 2014 or later you will need to continue in
education or some form of training until you are
18. It doesnt mean that the school leaving age
has been raised its about making sure that all
young people continue in some form of education
or training until they reach 18.
You can stay in education, go on an
Apprenticeship, or get a job but there must besome training with the job. In real day-to-day
terms this doesnt really restrict your choices at all.
The new 1619 StudyProgramme
From September 2013, you will start to hear
more about the new 1619 Study Programme.
This is the name given to the overall packages of
learning and related activities that all young people
who are at least 16 but havent yet reached the
Participation Age will be taking. So you are still
part of the Study Programme if, for example, you
go into a Sixth Form to start work towards a setof A Levels, or you go to college, perhaps to take
some more vocationally-based qualifications, or
you go into training with a work-based learning
provider. All of the options that Beyond 16
tells you about will involve you having a Study
Programme of some sort.
Whichever of these different approaches you
decide is right for you, there are some things
which will apply to everyone:
Your Study Programme will aim to move you
towards a higher level of studythan you
have already reached, whatever level that is.
You will spend a majority of your time
working towards one or more substantial
academic or vocational qualifications.
This means a qualification that should help you
progress towards either a trade, profession
or other form of employment, or towards
getting a university or other higher education
course.
You will need to continue studying English
and maths if you havent yet reached GSCE
grade A*-C in those subjects by the end of
Year 11.
You will be doing extendedwork experience
in some form.
There will be enrichment activities such
as tutorials, outdoor activities and learning
about opportunity search skills.
YOUR POST-16 OPTIONS
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Career planning means finding out more
about the kind of career you would like and
how you could achieve it. It can help youchoose the right options now for the future
you want.
In this section youll find:
Your three-step plan
Career planning checklist
Career planning calendar
How do qualifications compare?
More about qualifications
Building your skills
Your three-step planThere are three steps to successful career
planning.
1. Finding out all about you your interests,
skills, likes and dislikes.
2. Exploring career ideas, to find out more
about different jobs.
3. Making a plan of how you could achieve the
career you want.
Step 1 All about you
Before you start planning your next move, youll
need to find out more about your own interests,
likes and dislikes. Try answering the questions
below and making your own list as you go.
What are your interests?
What do you enjoydoing at school or in your
spare time? For example you might like:
art
music
sports
writing stories
looking after pets
playing computer games
socialising with friends
What are your skills?
What kind of things are you good at, in school or
your free time? For example you might be good at:
science
maths
talking and writing
using computers
CAREER PLANNING
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practical tasks, like making models
researching information for a project
What are your personal qualities?
What are you like as a person? For example, you
could be good at:
managing your time and meeting deadlines
working well with other people
planning ahead
talking to groups of people
joining in discussions
caring for other people coming up with original ideas
listening to other peoples views
How do you like to learn?
Different options will offer different ways of
learning. For example, some education courses
will be mostly classroom-based while others will
involve more practical project work.
If you enjoy classroom-based learning
with exams...
...you may want to take a general education
course like A Levels at sixth form or college.
You can find out more in the section on
Education which starts on page 16.
If you prefer practical project work with
hands-on work experience...
...you might be interested in a vocational
course like a BTEC at sixth form or college.
You can find out more in the section on
Education which starts on page 16.
If you like the sound of learning new skills
while you work and gaining qualifications
for the job you are doing...
...you may be interested in an
Apprenticeship or a job with training. You
can find more information in the sections on
Apprenticeships,which starts on page 39,andJobs, which starts on page 48.
If you need to bring your English and
maths up to standard, and maybe get
some work experience or other skills so
that youre in a better position to decide
what you might do next
the new 1619 Study Programme which
starts in September 2013 aims to giveeveryone the chance to work towards a
substantial qualification, to work towards
Level 2 in English and maths if youre not
already at that level, and get some work
experience or other preparation for work.
You can find out more in the section on
Developing your employabilitywhich
starts on page 43.
Step 2 Exploring career ideas
The world of work is changing all the time. To
help you plan your career, youll need to find out
more about the kind of jobs that are out there
now, and which ones could be big in the future.
To get some inspiration, you could have a look at
these two websites, which feature video clips and
case studies of people in lots of different careers:
icould.com
www.careersbox.co.uk
You can also find out more using careers software
programs and websites.
Careers software programs can help you
to find out more about hundreds of different
jobs, so you can decide what kind of career
might suit you. Schools and colleges are
responsible for making sure that careers
advice is available to their students, so find outwhat careers software your school or college
might have available.
OurWorld of work webpages have
information on 15 different areas of work and
about local job trends go to
www.birmingham.gov.uk/connexions,
follow the link to our website and follow the
World of work quicklink button. World of
work has recently been completely reviewedand updated and will help you understand the
local situation better.
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National Careers Service Job profiles at
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/default.
aspxhas over 750 job profiles. You can look
at job families or use the search facility to find
out more about careers.
UCAS Progress atwww.ucasprogress.com
has a searchable database of courses and
work-based learning.
Once youve got some career ideas, try listing
those you are most interested in and why you like
the sound of them.
Did you know?Many of the top careers in high-tech areas
like computing, engineering and research didnot even exist a generation ago! Theres also
been a big increase in caring jobs, such as those
working with children and with older people.
Step 3 Making a plan
Now youve got some career ideas that interest
you, youll need to do some more research to find
out the best route into that career.
You can find out more about routes into different
careers using:
careers software programs, which can
help you to find out more about hundreds of
different jobs, helping you decide what kind
of career might suit you. Schools and colleges
are responsible for making sure that careers
advice is available to their students, so find out
what careers software your school or college
might have available. ourWorld of work webpages go to
www.birmingham.gov.uk/connexions,
follow the link to our website and follow the
World of work quicklink button
the National Careers Service Job profiles
at https://nationalcareersservice.direct.
gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/
default.aspxhave over 750 job profiles.
You can look at job families or use the searchfacility to find out more about careers.
Did you know?There are fewer and fewer unskilled jobs
available. In fact, the government predict
that in 10 years time 40% of jobs will need a
qualification at higher education degree level
(thats Level 6 have a look at How doqualifications compare? on page 11 to find
out more).
Once youve found the jobs you are interested in,
try to answer the four questions below.
1. Can I start this career straight from
school?
This may depend on what qualifications
you have or are predicted to get when
you leave school.
Remember, the majority of jobs these
days ask for some qualifications.
The Raising of the Participation Age
(RPA) means that you can still go straight
into a job, but you must also be doing
some recognised training as part of, or
alongside, that job.
You can find out more in theJobs section
which starts on page 48.
2. Could I do an Apprenticeship?
For some areas of work, an
Apprenticeship is one of the main ways to
start your career.
You may need some qualifications before
you can begin an Apprenticeship.
You can find out more in the
Apprenticeships section which starts onpage 39.
3. Do I need to get some more
qualifications for this type of job?
You may need to gain some more
qualifications at school, college or even
university.
Find out what subjects and types of
qualification you may need. For example,
you might need a general course like ALevels, or a vocational course like a BTEC
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of work). You can find out more in the
section on staying in Education which
starts on page 16.
4. Do I need to build up my employability
or other skills? You may not feel ready yet to start a
higher level course, Apprenticeship or
job.
The new 1619 Study Programme
which starts in September 2013
aims to give everyone the chance to
work towards a substantial qualification,
to work towards Level 2 in English and
maths if youre not already at that level,
and get some work experience or other
preparation for work.
Were still waiting for some of the details
about how these new programmes
will work, and about new schemes like
Traineeships.
You can find out more in the section on
Developing your employabilitywhich
starts on page 43.
Have a back-up plan
Even if youve got your ideal career in mind, its
a good idea to think about other choices in case
things dont work out the way you planned. This
is especially important if youre aiming for a very
popular course or career.
For example, if you dont get the grades you are
hoping for or there are no places available on your
chosen Apprenticeship, youll need to have a good
alternative to fall back on.
Think about your alternative career choices and
have a second or third option ready in case your
plans need to change. This could be a different
career choice, or perhaps a different route
towards your first choice career or a similar
one.
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Career planningchecklist
You can use this checklist to make sure youvedone all the research and planning you need. If
youve followed the three-step plan earlier in
this section, you should be able to tick everything
on the list.
I have...
found out about the four options I could
choose when I finish Year 11 education,
Apprenticeships, developing my employability,
and jobs (seeYour options on page 3)
made a list of my interests, skills and personal
qualities (see Step 1 All about you
starting on page 5)
used careers software to match my interests
and ideas with possible careers (see More
help starting on page 57 to find out about
careers software)
thought about the way I like to learn and
which options education, Apprenticeships,developing my employability, or jobs might
suit me (see How do you like to learn? in
Step 1 All about you on page 6)
researched the kind of careers I am interested
in, using careers software and websites (see
Step 2 Exploring career ideas on
page 6)
found out about possible routes into the
careers Im interested in and any furtherqualifications I need to achieve (see Step 3
Making a plan starting on page 7)
found out all about Higher Education (see the
Higher Education section on page 52)
thought about a back-up career idea, in case
my first choice doesnt work out
spoken with my teachers, careers co-
ordinator, other adviser and/or family
members about my career ideas
Its important to take some action use the
three-step plan to help you.
Dont worry if you are having trouble making
a decision there are lots of ways you can
get help. You can find out about all the support
available in the More help section which starts onpage 57.
Find out more...If you are a young person working with
Connexions Birmingham and you need more
help with career planning, a Connexions
personal adviser (PA) can give you advice and
guidance. They can help you to research career
ideas, find out what extra support you might
need to follow your chosen option and look atany problems you might have.
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Career planning calendar
You can use this calendar to keep on track with important dates and deadlines.
Spring term 2014 Applications for Apprenticeships and jobs
starting in the summer should be made as
early as possible in the spring term.
Keep checking the jobs and Apprenticeships
advertised on the Connexions Birmingham
website go towww.birmingham.gov.uk/
connexions, follow the link to our website
and then use the Search our opportunitieslinks, applying for those that interest you.
You could also search for Apprenticeships
atwww.apprenticeships.org.uk (go to
Search for vacancies).
Summer term 2014 If you havent found the right option yet,
you should continue to make applications to
schools, colleges or learning providers, orapply for jobs with training.
Dont forget that if you are working with
a Connexions personal adviser, they can
offer advice and support if youre not sure
what to do next. If your exam results mean
a change in your plans, contact them for
advice.
Autumn term 2013 Use the three-step plan in this section to
find out as much as possible about careers
you are interested in.
Use this booklet or the Beyond 16
webpages to find out more about your four
main options.
Use the grids in this booklet and the online
UCAS Progress course search at
www.ucasprogress.com to find
information about local courses.
Find out about school and college open
days/evenings and put them in your diary.
You may be able to do work experience
through your school or college this term, if
you havent had a placement already. Find
out about this as soon as you can, as popular
places may fill up quickly.
Try to get your school or college
applications off byDecember 2013 at the
latest. Some colleges fill up well before the
Christmas holidays!
If you are thinking about Apprenticeships,
remember that some job areas such as
motor vehicle, electrical work or childcare
are very popular. Apply this term if
possible. You can find out more in theApprenticeships section starting on page 39.
Your school or college may have mock
exams this term, which can help you see
how you are doing. Talk to your teachers
about your expected grades. If you are a
young person working with Connexions
Birmingham and youre not sure youll
get the grades you hoped for, or if youre
worried, talk to a Connexions personal
adviser.
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How do qualifications compare?
The chart below shows some examples of how different qualifications compare to each other. Depending
on what subjects and levels youve studied, you may be able to move between different types of
qualification. For example, you may be able to move from a general education course at Level 2 on to aDiploma at Level 3.
This is a general guide, so when applying for courses and Apprenticeships, always check out the specific
entry requirements needed.
Entry Levels 1,
2 and 3
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Levels 4-8
General
education
courses
See Foundation
Study Programme
GCSE grade D-G
Functional Skills
GCSE grade A*-C
Functional Skills
A Level, AS Level,
A2 Level
International
Baccalaureate
Degree
Masters Degree
PhD
Vocational
education
courses
including
BTEC and City &
Guilds *
See Foundation
Study Programme
Awards,
Certificates and
Diplomas at
Level 1
Awards,
Certificates and
Diplomas at
Level 2
Awards,
Certificates and
Diplomas at
Level 3
HNC
HND
Professional
Diploma
Foundation
Degree
Apprenticeships Pre-Apprenticeship
programme
Traineeships
Pre-Apprenticeship
programme
Traineeships
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2
plus technical
certificates such as
BTEC Level 2
Advanced Level
Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3
plus technical
certificates such asBTEC Level 3
Higher
Apprenticeship
NVQ 4,
Foundation
Degree, HNC orHND
Foundation
Study
Programme
Awards,
Certificates or
Diplomas at Entry
Level 1, 2 or 3
Skills for Life
Functional Skills
Awards,
Certificates or
Diplomas at
Level 1
Essential Skills
Functional Skills
The Foundation Study Programme is to help people
who havent yet reached Level 2, and to prepare you to
progress on to a Level 2 course, a job with training or an
Apprenticeship
* Qualifications like BTEC and City & Guilds are now part of the new vocational Awards, Certificates
and Diplomas. For example, a BTEC First is now called a BTEC Level 2 Award, while a BTEC National
Diploma is now a BTEC Level 3 Diploma.
To find out more about different qualifications, take a look at the next section More about
qualifications.
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More aboutqualifications
There are a range of qualifications that you maybe able to study after Year 11 and even more
that you could progress on to later. This section
gives you some more information about the
qualifications available at different levels.
You can go to the previous section on How do
qualifications compare? to find out more about
different qualification levels.
Remember that not all qualifications and subjects
will be available at a particular school, college or
learning provider. To find out which qualifications
are available locally, you can use the Education
grids starting on page 19, or search the UCAS
Progress course database at
www.ucasprogress.com. Not all schools and
colleges use UCAS Progress to list their courses
so remember that, even if you dont find what you
are looking for, those courses may be on offer at
other schools or colleges.
A Level (AS Levels / A2 Levels)
A Levels are general academic qualifications which
can lead to further study at college or university,
Apprenticeships or employment.
An A Level is made up of two parts: the AS Level
(Advanced Subsidiary) is studied in the first year
of the course and the A2 in the second year.
Together they make up a complete A Level.
You can choose from a wide range of about 80
subjects, including some applied subjects (work-
related subjects like Business or Accounting, for
example).
AS Levels are graded at A-E and full A Levels at A*-E.
A Levels are a Level 3 qualification.
You could progress on to A Levels after doing a
Level 2 course, like GCSEs or an NVQ Level 2.
They could lead on to courses at Levels 4-6,for example BTEC HND, NVQ Level 4 or a
Degree.
BTEC
BTECs are general work-related qualifications
suitable for a wide range of students, which can
lead to progression on to further study at college
or university, Apprenticeships or employment.
Courses combine practical work with academiclearning in a wide range of subjects such as Art
and Design, Engineering, Business Studies, Applied
Chemistry and Retail.
They can be taken alongside, or in place of,
GCSEs and A Levels in schools and colleges. They
are also available as shorter courses and can form
part of an Apprenticeship.
BTECs are available at different levels, from
Entry Level (pre-Level 1) to Level 7.
Entry requirements and progression (what
they lead on to) will depend on what level
BTEC you take.
Degree
This is a Higher Education qualification, which is
usually studied at university or a Higher Education
college. Degrees are available in a wide range
of subjects and combinations, from academic
subjects like History and Law to practical subjects
like Photography or Engineering. Most degree
courses take three years to complete.
Degrees are a Level 6 qualification.
The usual entry route to a degree course is
by completing A Levels or anotherLevel 3
qualification.
You can find out more about degree courseson our websites Higher Education webpages
go towww.birmingham.gov.uk/connexions,
follow the link to our website and follow the
World of work quicklink button.
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Extended Project Qualification(EPQ)
The Extended Project Qualification can be studied
separately or alongside other qualifications like A
Levels.It gives students the opportunity to plan and
research a topic of their choice as part of a project.
It could involve studying a topic from an A Level
or other course in more detail, or working on an
entirely different subject.
The finished project could be something like:
an essay or report
a performance
an investigation
a piece of artwork
As this is a fairly new qualification it may not be
available at all schools and colleges.
Functional skills
Functional skills are practical skills in English,
maths and ICT that allow you to work or studyconfidently and independently. They are the skills
that most employers look for and value, whatever
kind of career you want to go into.
Functional skills are usually studied as part of another
qualification or course. They can be at different
levels depending on what course you are studying.
They could be studied at Entry Level as part
of a Foundation Study Programme course.
They could be taken at Level 1 as part of aGCSE in English, maths or ICT.
They could be taken at Level 2 as part of an
Apprenticeship.
Since September 2010 they have also been
available as separate qualifications in schools
and colleges. Have a look atWhat different
qualifications levels mean at GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/what-different-
qualification-levels-mean for more aboutwhat qualification levels mean and how to
compare different levels.
GCSE
This is a General Certificate of Secondary
Education. This qualification is usually taken in
Year 11, although you can also take GCSEs at
college at any age. GCSEs cover general subjects
like English, maths, history, sciences and languagesand can prepare you for education courses,
Apprenticeships or work with further training.
You may also be able to study Applied GCSEs
at some schools and colleges. These are GCSEs
which relate to a broad area of work (such as
Engineering or Tourism) and are available in nine
subjects. They allow students to learn in a hands-
on, practical way and are mainly assessed through
coursework, rather than exams. Applied GCSEsare double awards, equivalent to two traditional
GCSEs.
GCSEs at grades D-F are Level 1
qualifications.
GCSEs at grades A*-C are Level 2
qualifications.
You may be able to move on to Level 2 or
Level 3 qualifications, like A Levels or NVQ
Level 2 or 3.
At some schools and colleges you may also be
able to study the International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE). This is an
international qualification equivalent to a GCSE,
available in a wide range of subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB)Diploma
This is a two-year course for 16-19 year olds
which covers languages, arts, science, maths and
a range of other subjects. It leads to a qualification
which is recognised by universities and employers
around the world.
The IB Diploma is a Level 3 qualification.
It could lead on to courses at Levels 4-6,
for example BTEC HND, NVQ Level 4 or a
higher education degree.
You can find out more about the IB Diploma by
visitingwww.ibo.org/diploma
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NVQs are based around learning practical
skills in the workplace, with assessment on the
job and training at a college or other learningprovider. They can lead into employment, an
Apprenticeship or further learning at college.
They are developed with employers and are
designed to give you the skills needed for
particular jobs. This means that they are relevant
to work and valued by employers.
NVQs are the main qualification that forms part
of an Apprenticeship, but they can also be studied
separately at some schools and colleges or in the
workplace.
NVQs can be studied from Level 1 up to
Level 5.
You could progress on to other NVQs,
GCSEs, A Levels or other qualifications,
depending on the level you have achieved.
Vocational Awards, Certificates
and DiplomasThese are a set of qualifications which include
NVQ and BTEC. They cover a wide range of
subjects at every level, and teach practical skills
needed for work or further study in that subject.
Courses are available in a range of different
subjects, levels and sizes.
The subject tells you what kind of things
youll be studying, for example engineering,
hair and beauty or graphic design.
The level tells you how hard it is, compared
to other courses like GCSEs or A Levels.
Courses are available from Entry Level up to
Level 8. To find out more about qualification
levels take a look at How do qualifications
compare? on page 11.
The Award, Certificate or Diploma part of the
title tells you the size of the course how
long it takes to complete.
Over 2,500 different courses are available across
the country, although you will need to check
which ones are provided in your chosen school or
college.
Find out more...For more information on qualifications you canvisit:
What different qualifications levels
mean at GOV.UK https://www.gov.
uk/what-different-qualification-levels-
mean for more about what qualification
levels mean and how to compare different
levels.
UCAS Progress at
www.ucasprogress.com to search forlocal courses but remember that not
all schools and colleges list their courses
here so, even if you dont find what you are
looking for, those courses may be on offer
at other schools or colleges.
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Building your skills
Employers are always looking for people with
experience of the world of work and hands-on
skills. But how can you gain experience if youdont have a job?
If you havent been at school much, or dont have
much in the way of qualifications, the new 1619
Study Programme which starts in September
2013 aims to give everyone the chance to
work towards a substantial qualification, to work
towards Level 2 in English and maths if youre
not already at that level, and get some work
experience or other preparation for work. You
can find out more in the section on Developing
your employabilitywhich starts on page 43.
There are lots of other ways you can build your
employability skills and make your CV really stand
out to an employer. Here are some things you
could try.
Volunteering
Volunteering means working without getting
paid, usually for a good cause like a charity or
community group. Its a really useful way togain some new skills, meet people and build
confidence.
Work experience
Like volunteering, work experience is not
usually paid, but you are more likely to be
working with an employer rather than a
charity or community group. Many education
courses will offer you opportunities to go on
work experience or take part in work-relatedlearning. Your current school or college
may be able to help you organise a work-
experience placement before you finish
Year 11.
Personal development opportunities
These are opportunities which give you a
chance to build your skills and experience.
They could be activities or projects organised
through school or college, or more informal
things you do yourself. For example, youmight gain experience through hobbies, sports
or helping family and friends.
Find out more...You can find out more about volunteering,
work experience and personal development by
visiting these sections of our website go to
www.birmingham.gov.uk/connexions and
follow the link to our website: Planning your future > Getting a job >
Work experience
Job Search and other opportunities >
Volunteering Opportunities Search
Job Search and other opportunities >
Personal Development Opportunities
Search
You could also try out these websites for more
information:
vinspired.com lets you search for
volunteering opportunities in your area
www.volunteering.org.uk is the website
for Volunteering England have a look at
the I want to volunteersection at
www.volunteering.org.uk/
iwanttovolunteer
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If you are interested in staying in education at
school or college, this section contains lots of
useful information about what you can study andwhere.
Taking an education course can help you
to progress into higher education, onto an
Apprenticeship or into a job. There are lots of
different choices within education, to suit most
learning styles and abilities.
In this section youll find:
Your options
How do I apply?
Detailed grids of courses available at schools
and colleges
Contact details for schools and colleges
Raising the Participation Age(RPA)You will probably have heard about this change,
because if you are due to reach the end of Year11 in 2014 or later you will need to continue
in education or some form of training until you
are 18. It doesnt mean that the school leaving
age has been raised its about making sure
that all young people continue in some form of
education or training until they reach 18.
The new 1619 Study Programme
From September 2013, you will start to hearmore about the new 1619 Study Programme.
This is the name given to the overall packages of
learning and related activities that all young people
who are at least 16 but havent yet reached
the Participation Age will be taking. Theres
more about the Study Programme and its main
principles inYour post-16 options on page 3.
Your optionsIf you want to carry on in education at school
or college, there are lots of different options to
consider.
The main things youll need to think about are:
What you want to study there are lots
of different subjects, courses and ways of
learning to choose from.
Where you want to study for example, ata school sixth form or college.
What could I study?
There are three main types of education course
you could take after Year 11. Have a look at
the How do qualifications compare? chart
on page 11 to find out more about different
qualification levels. You could also use GOV.UKs
section onWhat different qualifications levelsmean at https://www.gov.uk/what-different-
qualification-levels-mean to find out more
about what qualification levels mean and how to
compare different levels.
General qualifications
These qualifications can prepare you for
a range of different careers, rather than
focusing on a specific job. They include
Level 3 qualifications like A Levels and Level
2 qualifications like GCSEs. They cover
traditional subjects like history, maths, English
and science as well as more practical courses
such as photography, art, physical education
and computing.
Vocational qualifications
These are work-related qualifications which
can give you the skills needed for a broad
area of work or train you for a specific job.
Courses are usually practical and involvehands-on projects. They are available as
Awards, Certificates and Diplomas from Entry
EDUCATION
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Level up to Level 8 and include courses like
City & Guilds, NVQ and BTEC.
Programmes to develop your
employability
These are programmes which could be right
for you if you need to bring your Englishand maths up to standard, and maybe get
some work experience or other skills so that
youre in a better position to decide what
you might do next. The new 1619 Study
Programme which starts in September
2013 aims to give everyone the chance to
work towards a substantial qualification, to
work towards Level 2 in English and maths if
youre not already at that level, and get some
work experience or other preparation forwork. You can find out more in the section
on Developing your employabilitywhich
starts on page 43.
You may also be able to combine different types
of course for example, you may be able to take
a general education course alongside a vocational
one.
You can find out more about qualifications
by taking a look at the section More about
qualifications starting on page 12.
Qualification levels
All qualifications have a level which shows how
challenging they are to achieve. You can look at
How do qualifications compare? on page 11 to
find out how different qualifications relate to each
other.
If you already have a Level 2 qualification whenyou finish Year 11, you may want to move on
to a Level 3 course, like A Levels or a Level 3
vocational qualification.
If you havent reached Level 2 yet, or you want
to improve in some subjects, you may want to
retake your GCSEs or move on to another Level 2
course. Under the new 1619 Study Programme,
starting in September 2013, everyone needs to
work towards Level 2 in English and maths if
youre not already at that level. Theres more
about this, and the various other programmes
to help you if you dont feel ready yet to start
a higher level course, Apprenticeship or job, in
the section on Developing your employability
which starts on page 43.
Choosing a course
Use the three-step plan on page 5 in the
Career planning section to help you decide
which subjects and courses you are interested in
taking.
Before making a decision about which courses to
take, consider:
Which subjects you would enjoyand be
good at.
Whether you need a particular subject or
qualification for your career ideas or future
study plans. For example, you may find out
that youll need A Level chemistry if you want
to study medicine at university, or that a Level
3 maths qualification will help you to progress
on to an accountancy Apprenticeship.
Where could I study?
You can find out which schools and collegesare offering the courses and subjects you are
interested in by using the education grids starting
on page 19. You can also use the UCAS Progress
online course search atwww.ucasprogress.com
but remember that not all Birmingham schools
and colleges have chosen to have their course
details on this system.
There are lots of schools and colleges in
Birmingham to choose from. They vary in sizeand the courses they offer, so youll need to think
about the type of place where you would like to
study.
There is now the option to study at a college that
specialises in a vocational area. These colleges are
open to 14 to 19 year olds and you could apply for
a Year 12 place. The colleges are each sponsored
by a university and combine academic studies
with specific vocational subjects. They have been
set up for young people who are keen to studythe specialist subject the college offers and who
show a real interest in the vocational area as a
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16bey ndeducationcareer. Currently there are 2 of these colleges
in Birmingham, Aston University Engineering
Academy focusing on engineering and science, and
Birmingham Ormiston Academy which focuses
on creative, digital and performing arts. Go to
Birmingham specialist vocational colleges
for 14-19 year olds in the School and collegecontacts section for links to the college websites
which tell you more about how to apply see
page 38.
Ask yourself:
Which schools and colleges offer the right
combination of courses and subjects I am
interested in?
Will I need to travel to school or college in
a different area to do a particular course?
Remember that colleges outside Birmingham
may offer courses that are harder to find in
the city, such as agriculture or animal care.
UCAS Progress atwww.ucasprogress.com
can help you to search for school and college
courses outside Birmingham.
Would I prefer to stay at my own school (if it
has a sixth form) or go somewhere new? If I decide to go to college, would I feel
happier in a large college or a smaller one?
Find out more...Its a good idea to find out as much as you
can about the schools and colleges you are
interested in before you make your decision.
You could start by visiting their website and
downloading a prospectus (a brochure ofcourses and facilities on offer).
Contact details, including website addresses, can
be found in the School and college contacts
section starting on page 33. You can also find
details using UCAS Progress at
www.ucasprogress.com
Many schools and colleges produce reports or
profiles with information about their results and
successes. You can often find links to these onschool and college websites.
If you can, visit the school or colleges open day
and ask about the courses and facilities. You can
contact the school or college, or check their
website, to find out when open days are held.
These are some of the things you can find
out from the school or college website or
prospectus, or by going to an open day:
What qualifications will you need to geton the course? What qualifications can you
achieve on the course?
What will you study on the course and
how is it taught? Is it classroom based, are
there work placements, are there exams or
coursework?
What facilities does the school or college
have? For example, access to computers,
library, art studios, workshops or specialisedequipment for the course.
What kind of results do students achieve
on this course, and what do they do
after? For example, do they find work,
start Apprenticeships or go on to higher
education courses?
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How do I apply?
Once youve decided which school or college
you are interested in, youll need to make your
application.Some schools and colleges will offer online
application forms, some will have application
forms available at open days. For others, you may
need to telephone or write for an application
form.
You can usually find out how to apply from the
school or college website or by telephoning them.
You can find school and college addresses and
other contact details in the School and collegecontacts section starting on page 33.
Courses outside Birmingham
If you are interested in courses outside
Birmingham, you can find out about many of these
by using the UCAS Progress course search
database atwww.ucasprogress.com and using
the Where do you want to search? and How
far away do you want to search? controls tocover the sort of areas you might consider.
Not all schools and colleges use UCAS Progress
to list their courses so remember that, even if you
dont find what you are looking for, there may be
other school/college courses on offer.
Education course grids
How to use the grids
There are separate sets of grids for schools and
colleges, and each set is split into separate grids
for A Levels and Vocational / Other courses.
Depending on what type of course you are
thinking about, you may well need to look at
more than one grid to get the complete picture of
what is available.
First look up the course subject in the left hand
column of the grid. Remember that some course
areas maths, for example may have morethan one row because of the range of courses
offered.
Then follow the subject across (from left to right)
and where you see a tick, follow the line upward
to find out the school or college that offers that
subject.
To find out what courses are on offer at a
particular school or college, look for them across
the top of each grid and then follow the columndownwards. The ticks will show the courses
they offer. Remember that many school and
colleges will have entries in both the A Level and
Vocational / Other course grids.
The grids are in this order:
Schools: A Level courses
(starting on page 20)
Schools: Vocational / Other courses
(starting on page 22) Colleges: A Level courses
(starting on page 24)
Colleges: Vocational / Other courses
(starting on page 25)
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16bey ndSCHOOLS: A Levels
Archbisho
pIlsleyC
atholicSc
hool&Si
xthFormArthu
rTerrySc
hoolAsto
nManorS
chool
TheBave
rstockAca
demy
BishopC
hallonerC
atholicCo
llege
BishopV
eseysGr
ammarSc
hool
BishopW
alshCath
olicSchoo
l
Bordesley
GreenG
irlsSchool*Broadwa
ySchool
CockshutHillTec
hnologyC
ollegeFairf
axSchoo
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GeorgeD
ixonAca
demy*
GreatBar
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Hamstea
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mmunityL
earningC
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Handswo
rthGramm
arSchool
Handswo
rthWood
GirlsAca
demy*
Heartlan
dsAcade
mySixthF
orm
HodgeH
illSportsa
ndEnterp
riseColleg
e*
HolteVisu
alandPe
rformingA
rtsColleg
eHoly
headSch
oolJohn
WillmottSchool
KingEdward
VIAstonS
chool
KingEdwardV
ICampHil
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rBoys
KingEd
wardVIC
ampHillS
choolfor
Girls
KingEdw
ardVIHan
dsworthS
chool
KingEdw
ardVIShe
ldonHea
thAcadem
y
KingsNo
rtonSixth
FormColl
ege*Moseley
School
Ninestiles
School
AnAcade
my*Nish
kamSixth
Form*
NorthBir
mingham
Academ
y
TheOak
sSixthFo
rmColleg
ePlan
tsbrookSchool
SmallHe
athSchoo
landSixthFo
rmCentreStAl
bansAca
demy
StEdmu
ndCamp
ionCatho
licSchool
StPaulsS
choolforG
irls
SuttonCo
ldfieldGr
ammarSc
hoolforG
irlsSwa
nshurstS
chool
Waverley
School
Accounting
Arabic
ArtandDes
ign
ArtandDes
ign(FilmandVideo)
ArtandDes
ign(FineArt)
ArtandDes
ign(GraphicDesign)
ArtandDes
ign(Photography)
ArtandDes
ign(Textiles)
Bengali
Biology
Biology(Hu
man)
Business(A
pplied)
BusinessStudies
Chemistry
Citizenship
Computing
CriticalThin
king
Dance
Designand
Technology
Designand
Technology(FoodTechnology)
Designand
Technology(Graphics)
Designand
Technology(ProductDesign3D)
Designand
Technology(ProductDesign)
Designand
Technology(Textiles)
Dramaand
TheatreStudies
Economics
Economics
andBusiness
Electronics
English
EnglishLan
guage
EnglishLan
guageandLiterature
EnglishLite
rature
Environmen
talScience
FilmStudies
FinancialStudies
French
GeneralStu
dies
Geography
Geology
German
Governmen
tandPolitics
Healthand
SocialCare
* The information in these
grids has been provided by the
schools except those marked
with an asterisk see the
School and college contactsentry for further details.
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ArchbishopIlsleyCatholicSchool&SixthForm
ArthurTerrySchool
AstonManorSchool
TheBaverstockAcademy
BishopChallonerCatholicCollege
BishopVeseysGrammarSchool
BishopWalshCatholicSchool
BordesleyGreenGirlsSchool*
BroadwaySchool
CockshutHillTechnologyCollege
FairfaxSchool
GeorgeDixonAcademy*
GreatBarrSchool
HamsteadHallCommunityLearningCentre
HandsworthGrammarSchool
HandsworthWoodGirlsAcademy*
HeartlandsAcademySixthForm
HodgeHillSportsandEnterpriseCollege*
HolteVisualandPerformingArtsCollege
HolyheadSchool
JohnWillmottSchool
KingEdwardVIAstonSchool
KingEdwardVICampHillSchoolforBoys
KingEdwardVICampHillSchoolforGirls
KingEdwardVIHandsworthSchool
KingEdwardVISheldonHeathAcademy
KingsNortonSixthFormCollege*
MoseleySchool
NinestilesSchoolAnAcademy*
NishkamSixthForm*
NorthBirminghamAcademy
TheOaksSixthFormCollege
PlantsbrookSchool
SmallHeathSchoolandSixthFormCentre
StAlbansAcademy
StEdmundCampionCatholicSchool
StPaulsSchoolforGirls
SuttonColdfieldGrammarSchoolforGirls
SwanshurstSchool
WaverleySchool
History
History(16t
h/17thCentury)
History(Ancient)
History(Me
dieval)
History(Mo
dern)
History(Tud
or)
HomeEcon
omics
ICT
ICT(Applied)
Law
Maths
Maths(Advanced)
Maths(Furt
her)
Maths(Mec
hanics)
Maths(PureandMechanics)
Maths(PureandStatistics)
Maths(Stat
istics)
MediaandCommunication
MediaStudies
MovingIma
geArts
Music
MusicTechnology
Performing
Arts
Philosophy
Philosophy
(Ethics)
Philosophy
(Religion)
PhysicalEd
ucation
Physics
Politics
Psychology
ReligiousStudies
ReligiousStudies(IslamandReligiousEthics)
ReligiousStudies(Islam)
ReligiousStudies(Theology)
Science(Ap
plied)
Science(Pe
rspectiveson)
Sociology
Spanish
TravelandTourism
Urdu
WorldDeve
lopment
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22
ArchbishopIls
leyCatho
licSchool
&SixthF
ormAsto
nManorS
chool
TheBave
rstockAca
demy
BishopC
hallonerC
atholicC
ollege
BishopW
alshCath
olicSchoo
l
Bordesle
yGreenG
irlsSchoo
l*Broa
dwaySc
hool
Cockshut
HillTechn
ologyCo
llegeFairfax
SchoolGrea
tBarrSch
ool
Hamstea
dHallCo
mmunityL
earningCentre
Handswo
rthWoodGirlsA
cademy*
Heartland
sAcadem
ySixthFo
rm
Hodge
HillSports
andEnte
rpriseCo
llege*
HolteVisu
alandPe
rformingA
rtsColleg
eHoly
headSch
oolJohn
WillmottS
chool
KingEdw
ardVIShe
ldonHea
thAcadem
y
KingsNo
rtonSixth
FormColl
ege*Moseley
School
Ninestiles
School
AnAcade
my*
NorthBir
mingham
Academ
y
TheOak
sSixthFo
rmCollegePlantsbro
okSchoo
l
SmallHe
athSchoolandS
ixthForm
Centre
StAlban
sAcadem
y
StEdmun
dCampio
nCatholic
School
StPaulsS
choolforG
irlsSwa
nshurstS
chool
Waverley
School
Business,AdministrationandFinance
Accountin
g,Level2
Accountin
g,Level3
Business,Level3
Business
Administration,Level2
Business
Administration,Level3
Business
Studies,Level2
Business
Studies,Level3
Enterprise,Level3
Financial
Services,Level3
Financial
Studies,Level3
Law,Level3
ConstructionandtheBuildEnvironment
CarpentryandJoinery,Level1
Creativean
dMedia
ArtandD
esign(Photography),Level3
ArtandD
esign,Level2
ArtandD
esign,Level3
GamesD
evelopment,Level3
Media,Le
vel3
MusicTechnology,Level3
Music,Le
vel3
Performin
gArts(Acting),Level3
Performin
gArts(Dance),Level2
Performin
gArts(Dance),Level3
Performin
gArts,Level2
Performin
gArts,Level3
Textiles,Level3
Engineerin
g
Engineering,Level2
Engineering,Level3
MotorVehicleStudies,Level1
Hospitality
FoodScienceandNutrition,Level3
Hospitality,Level2
Hospitality,Level3
InformationTechnology
ICTPractitioners,Level3
ICT,Leve
l2
ICT,Leve
l3
IT,UserS
kills,Level2
* The information in these
grids has been provided by the
schools except those marked
with an asterisk see the
School and college contactsentry for further details.
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16bey ndSCHOOLS: vocational / other courses
ArchbishopIlsleyCatholicSchool&SixthForm
AstonManorSchool
TheBaverstockAcademy
BishopChallonerCatholicCollege
BishopWalshCatholicSchool
BordesleyGreenGirlsSchool*
BroadwaySchool
CockshutHillTechnologyCollege
FairfaxSchool
GreatBarrSchool
HamsteadHallCommunityLearningCentre
HandsworthW
oodGirlsAcademy*
HeartlandsAcademySixthForm
HodgeHillSportsandEnterpriseCollege*
HolteVisualandPerformingArtsCollege
HolyheadSchool
JohnWillmottSchool
KingEdwardVISheldonHeathAcademy
KingsNortonSixthFormCollege*
MoseleySchool
NinestilesSchoolAnAcademy*
NorthBirminghamAcademy
TheOaksSixthFormCollege
PlantsbrookSchool
SmallHeathSchoolandSixthFormCentre
StAlbansAcademy
StEdmundCampionCatholicSchool
StPaulsSchoolforGirls
SwanshurstSchool
WaverleySchool
PublicServices
PublicSe
rvices,Level2
PublicSe
rvices,Level3
RetailBusiness
Retail,Le
vel2
Science
Science(
AppliedForensic),Level3
Science(
Applied),Level3
Science(
Forensic),Level3
Science(
Medical),Level3
Science,Level3
Society,
He
althandDevelopment
CaringforChildren,Level2
Childcare
andEducation,Level2
Childcare
andEducation,Level3
ChildrensCareandDevelopment,Level2
ChildrensCareandDevelopment,Level3
ChildrensCare,Level3
EarlyYea
rs,Level3
Healthan
dSocialCare(SocialCare),Level2
Healthan
dSocialCare(SocialCare),Level3
Healthan
dSocialCare,Level2
Healthan
dSocialCare,Level3
Sportsand
ActiveLeisure
FACertificate,Level2
Sport(Sp
ortDevelopmentandFitness),Level3
Sportand
ExerciseScience,Level3
Sportsan
dFitness,Level3
Sportand
Leisure,Level3
SportsStudies,Level3
Sport,Level2
Sport,Level3
Traveland
Tourism
TravelandTourism,Level2
TravelandTourism,Level3
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Accounting Ancient History Anthropology Arabic Archaeology Art Art and Design Art and Design (Fine Art) Art and Design (Graphic Design) Art and Design (Photography) Art and Design (Textiles and Fashion)
Art and Design (Textiles) Biology Business Studies Chemistry Chinese Citizenship Classical Civilisation Communication and Culture Computing Creative Writing Critical Thinking Dance Design and Technology (Graphics) Design and Technology (Product Design) Drama and Theatre Studies Economics Electronics English Language English Language and Literature
English Literature Film Studies French General Studies Geography German Government and Politics Graphics Health and Social Care History History (16th/17th Century) History (Modern) ICT Italian Law Maths Maths (Further) Maths (Pure and Mechanics)
Maths (Pure and Statistics) Maths (Statistics) Media Studies Music Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Philosophy Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Physical Education Physical Education (Sport) Physics Psychology Religious Studies Religious Studies (Islam and Religious Ethics) Russian Science (Applied) Science (Double) Science (Single)
Sociology Spanish Travel and Tourism Urdu Use of Mathematics
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Colleg
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Colleg
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Josep
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thForm
Colleg
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SixthForm
Colle
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olihull
The information in these grids
has been provided by the
colleges.
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16bey ndCOLLEGES: vocational / other courses
Business, Administration and Finance Accounting, Level 1
Accounting, Level 2
Accounting, Level 3
Accounting and Business, Level 2
Administration, Level 1
Administration, Level 2
Administration, Level 3
Business, Level 2
Business, Level 3 Business Administration, Level 1
Business Administration, Level 2
Business Administration, Level 3
Business Administration and IT, First Diploma
Business Administration and IT, Intermediate Diploma
Business Administration and IT, Advanced Diploma
Business and Administration, Level 1
Business Studies, Level 1
Business Studies, Level 2
Business Studies, Level 3
Business Administration and Finance, Advanced Diploma
Business Administration and Finance, Foundation Diploma
Business Administration and Finance, Higher Diploma
Customer Service and IT, Intermediate Certificate
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Level 2
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Level 3
Entrepreneurship, Level 2
Finance, Career Academy
Financial Services, Level 3
Financial Studies, Level 3
Law, Level 2
Law, Level 3
Legal Secretaries, Level 2
Legal Secretaries, Level 3
Medical Administration and IT, Diploma
Medical Secretaries/Medical Administration, Level 1
Medical Secretaries/Medical Administration, Level 2
Medical Secretaries/Medical Administration, Level 3
Construction and the Built Environment Basic Construction, Level 1 Bench Joinery, Level 2
Brickwork, Level 1
Brickwork, Level 2
Brickwork, Level 3
Carpentry, Level 3
Carpentry and Joinery, Level 1
Carpentry and Joinery, Level 2
Construction and the Built Environment, Level 3
Construction and the Built Environment, Advanced Diploma
Construction and the Built Environment, Foundation Diploma
Construction and the Built Environment, Higher Diploma
Construction and Civil Engineering, Level 1
Construction, Level 1
Construction, Level 2
Construction, Level 3 Construction Maintenance Operations, Level 2
Electrical Installation, Level 1
Electrical Installation, Level 2
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Colleg
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SolihullC
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South&CityColleg
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University
Colleg
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CB)
* The information in these
grids has been provided by the
colleges except those marked
with an asterisk see the
School and college contactsentry for further details.
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Construction and the Built Environment (cont.) Electrical Installation, Level 3
Employment in Construction, Level 1
Fitted Interiors, Level 2
Gas Installation and Maintenance, Level 1
Gas Installation and Maintenance, Level 2
Gas Installation and Maintenance, Level 3
Painting and Decorating, Level 1
Painting and Decorating, Level 2
Painting and Decorating, Level 3 Plastering, Level 1
Plastering, Level 2
Plumbing, Level 1
Plumbing, Level 2
Plumbing, Level 3
Site Carpentry, Level 2
Site Carpentry, Level 3
Trowel Occupations, Level 1
Trowel Occupations, Level 2
Wall and Floor Tiling, Level 1
Wall and Floor Tiling, Level 2
Wall and Floor Tiling, Level 3
Creative and Media Art and Design (3D Design), Level 3
Art and Design (Fine Art), Level 1 Art and Design (Fine Art), Level 2
Art and Design (Fine Art), Level 3
Art and Design (Graphic Design), Level 1
Art and Design (Graphic Design), Level 2
Art and Design (Graphic Design), Level 3
Art and Design (Illustration), Level 1
Art and Design (Illustration), Level 2
Art and Design (Illustration), Level 3
Art and Design (Photography), Level 1
Art and Design (Photography), Level 2
Art and Design (Photography), Level 3
Art and Design (Textiles and Fashion), Level 1
Art and Design (Textiles and Fashion), Level 2
Art and Design (Textiles and Fashion), Level 3
Art and Design, Level 1 Art and Design, Level 2
Art and Design, Level 3
Art and Design, Diploma Foundation Studies
Creative and Media, Advanced Diploma
Creative and Media, Foundation Diploma
Creative and Media, Higher Diploma
Creative Industries, Career Academy
Creative Media, Level 1
Creative Media, Level 2
Creative Media Production, Level 1
Creative Media Production (Radio), Level 3
Drama and Theatre Studies, Level 1
Drama and Theatre Studies, Level 2
Drama and Theatre Studies, Level 3
Fashion and Clothing/Textiles, Level 1 Fashion and Clothing/Textiles, Level 2
Fashion and Clothing/Textiles, Level 3
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Creative and Media (continued) Graphic Design, Level 3
Media (Games Design), Level 1
Media (Games Design), Level 2
Media (Games Design), Level 3
Media, Level 1
Media, Level 2
Media, Level 3
Media, Career Academy
Music Enterprise, Level 3 Music Performance, Level 3
Music Technology, Level 1
Music Technology, Level 2
Music Technology, Level 3
Music, Level 1
Music, Level 2
Music, Level 3
Musical Theatre, Level 1
Musical Theatre, Level 2
Musical Theatre, Level 3
Performing Arts (Acting), Level 1
Performing Arts (Acting), Level 2
Performing Arts (Acting), Level 3
Performing Arts (Dance), Level 1
Performing Arts (Dance), Level 2
Performing Arts (Dance), Level 3
Performing Arts, Level 1
Performing Arts, Level 2
Performing Arts, Level 3
Photography, Level 3
Production Arts, Level 3
Visual Arts, Level 1
Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Level 3
Aerospace Engineering and Maintenance, Level 2
Electrical, Level 1
Electrical Industry, Level 1
Electrical Installation, Level 1
Electrical Installation, Level 2
Electrical Installation, Level 3 Electrical Installations (Building and Structures), Level 2
Electrical Installations (Building and Structures), Level 3
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Level 2
Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Level 3
Electrical Security Alarms, Level 2
Electrical Technology, Level 2
Electro Technical Technology, Level 3
Engineering (Electronics), Level 1
Engineering (Electronics), Level 2
Engineering (Electronics), Level 3
Engineering (Mechanical - Computer Aided Engineering), Level 1
Engineering (Mechanical - Computer Aided Engineering), Level 2
Engineering (Mechanical - Computer Aided Engineering), Level 3
Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical), Level 1
Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical), Level 2
Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical), Level 3
Engineering, Level 1
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Engineering (continued) Engineering, Level 2
Engineering, Level 3
Engineering, Advanced Diploma
Engineering, Foundation Diploma
Engineering, Higher Diploma
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles, Level 2
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles, Level 3
Motorcycle Maintenance, Level 1
Motorcycle Maintenance, Level 2 Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles, Level 3
Motor Sport, Level 2
Motor Sport, Level 3
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles, Level 2
Motor Vehicle Studies (Body Repair), Level 1
Motor Vehicle Studies (Body Repair), Level 2
Motor Vehicle Studies (Body Repair), Level 3
Motor Vehicle Studies, Level 1
Motor Vehicle Studies, Level 2
Performing Engineering Operations, Level 1
Performing Engineering Operations, Level 2
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Level 2
Vehicle Fitting, Level 2
Vehicle Maintenance, Level 1
Vehicle Maintenance, Level 3
Vehicle Technology, Level 1
Vehicle Technology, Level 2
Vehicle Technology, Level 3
Work-based Electro-technology Installations, Level 3
Environmental and Land-based Animal Care, Level 2
Animal Management, Level 3
Animal Nursing Assistant, Level 2
Environmental and Land-based Studies, Foundation Diploma
Horticulture, Level 1
Horticulture, Level 2
Horticulture, Level 3
Land-based Studies, Level 1
Veterinary Nursing, Level 3
Work-based Animal Care, Level 1
Hair and Beauty Barbering, Level 1
Barbering, Level 2
Barbering, Level 3
Beauty Therapy, Level 1
Beauty Therapy, Level 2
Beauty Therapy, Level 3
Hair and Beauty Studies, Advanced Diploma
Hair and Beauty Studies, Foundation Diploma
Hair and Beauty Studies, Higher Diploma
Hair and Beauty, Level 1
Hair and Media Make Up, Level 2
Hair and Media Make Up, Level 3
Hairdressing and Barbering, Level 1
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Level 2 Hairdressing, Level 1
Hairdressing, Level 2
Hairdressing, Level 3
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Hair and Beauty (continued) Nail Technology, Level 2
Salon Services, Level 1
Salon Services, Level 2
Salon Services, Level 3
Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make Up, Level 3
Hospitality Cookery, Level 1
Cookery, Level 2
Cookery, Level 3 Food and Beverage Service, Level 2
Food Manufacturing (Bakery), Level 1
Food Manufacturing (Bakery), Level 2
Food Manufacturing (Bakery), Level 3
Food Preparation, Level 1
Food Preparation and Cooking, Level 2
Hospitality Supervision, Level 3
Hospitality, Level 2
Hospitality, Level 3
Hospitality, Higher Diploma
Professional Cookery, Level 1
Professional Cookery, Level 2
Professional Cookery, Level 3
Information Technology ICT (Games Design/Development), Level 1
ICT (Games Design/Development), Level 2
ICT (Games Design/Development), Level 3
ICT (iMedia Users), Level 1
ICT (iMedia Users), Level 2
ICT (iMedia Users), Level 3
ICT (Practitioners), Level 1
ICT (Practitioners), Level 2
ICT (Practitioners), Level 3
ICT, Level 1
ICT, Level 2
ICT, Level 3
ICT Systems Support, Level 2
ICT Systems Support, Level 3
Information Technology, Advanced Diploma
Information Technology, Foundation Diploma Information Technology, Higher Diploma
IT (Business), Level 3
IT (Networking and Computing), Level 3
IT (Software Development), Level 1
IT (Software Development), Level 2
IT (Software Development), Level 3
IT (Software Development with Games), Level 3
IT Practitioners, Level 3
IT User Skills, Level 1
IT User Skills, Level 2
IT User Skills, Level 3
IT, Level 1
IT, Level 2
IT, Level 3
IT, Career Academy PC Maintenance, Level 1
PC Maintenance, Level 2
PC Maintenance, Level 3
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Public Services Army Preparation, Level 2
Public Services, Level 1
Public Services, Level 2
Public Services, Level 3
Public Services (Uniformed), Level 3
Public Services, Advanced Diploma
Public Services, Foundation Diploma
Public Services, Higher Diploma
Public Services and Sport, Level 1
Retail Business Retail, Level 2
Retail Business, Level 1
Retail Business, Level 2
Retail Business, Level 3
Retail Business, Advanced Diploma
Retail Business, Foundation Diploma
Retail Business, Higher Diploma
Retail Knowledge, Level 2
Retail Knowledge, Level 3
Science Biomedical Sciences, Level 3
Science (Applied Biology), Level 3
Science (Applied Chemistry), Level 3
Science (Applied Forensic), Level 1
Science (Applied Forensic), Level 2
Science (Applied Forensic), Level 3
Science (Applied), Level 1
Science (Applied), Level 2
Science (Applied), Level 3
Science (Medical), Level 1
Science (Medical), Level 2
Science (Medical), Level 3
Science (Pharmaceutical), Level 1
Science (Pharmaceutical), Level 2
Science (Pharmaceutical), Level 3
Science, Level 1
Science, Level 2
Science, Level 3
Science, Career Academy
Society, Health and Development Caring for Children, Level 1
Caring for Children, Level 2
Caring for Children, Level 3
Child Care, Level 1
Child Care, Level 2
Child Care, Level 3
Childcare and Education, Level 1
Childcare and Education, Level 2
Childcare and Education, Level 3
Childrens Care, Level 1
Childrens Care, Level 2
Childrens Care, Level 3
Childrens Care, Learning and Development, Level 2
Childrens Care, Learning and Development, Level 3
Complementary Therapies, Level 3
Dental Nursing, Level 1
Dental Nursing, Level 2
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Society, Health and Development (cont.) Dental Nursing, Level 3
Dental Technology, Level 1
Dental Technology, Level 2
Dental Technology, Level 3
Door Supervision, Level 2
Early Years, Level 1
Early Years, Level 2
Early Years, Level 3
Health and Social Care (Health Studies), Level 1 Health and Social Care (Health Studies), Level 2
Health and Social Care (Health Studies), Level 3
Health and Social Care (Social Care), Level 1
Health and Social Care (Social Care), Level 2
Health and Social Care (Social Care), Level 3
Health and Social Care, Level 1
Health and Social Care, Level 2
Health and Social Care, Level 3
Social Care, Level 1
Social Care, Level 2
Social Care, Level 3
Society, Health and Development, Advanced Diploma
Society, Health and Development, Foundation Diploma
Society, Health and Development, Higher Diploma
Youth Work, Level 3
Sports and Active Leisure Fitness and Exercise, Level 2
Football Coaching, Level 1
Football Coaching, Level 2
Football Coaching, Level 3
Multi Sports Coaching, Level 2
Prevention and Management of Sports Injuries, Level 3
Sport and Active Leisure, Level 1
Sport and Active Leisure, Level 2
Sport and Active Leisure, Level 3
Sport and Active Leisure, Advanced Diploma
Sport and Active Leisure, Foundation Diploma
Sport and Active Leisure, Higher Diploma
Sport and Exercise Science, Level 1
Sport and Exercise Science, Level 2 Sport and Exercise Science, Level 3
Sport and Leisure, Level 1
Sport and Leisure, Level 2
Sport and Leisure, Level 3
Sport and Recreation, Level 1
Sport and Recreation, Level 2
Sport and Recreation, Level 3
Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness, Level 3
Sport Leadership (Higher), Level 3
Sport (Performance and Excellence), Level 3
Sports Studies, Level 1
Sports Studies, Level 2
Sports Studies, Level 3
Sport, Level 1
Sport, Level 2 Sport, Level 3
Sport, Career Academy
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Travel and Tourism Airline Cabin Crew, Level 1
Airline Cabin Crew, Level 2
Airline Cabin Crew, Level 3
Aviation Operations, Level 1
Aviation Operations, Level 2
Aviation Operations, Level 3
Travel and Tourism, Level 1
Travel and Tourism, Level 2
Travel and Tourism, Level 3 Travel and Tourism, Advanced Diploma
Travel and Tourism, Foundation Diploma
Travel and Tourism, Higher Diploma
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School and college contacts
Birmingham schools
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School & Sixth FormVictoria Road
Acocks Green
Birmingham B27 7XY
0121 706 4200
www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk
Arthur Terry SchoolKittoe Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham B74 4RZ
0121 323 2221www.arthurterry.bham.sch.uk
Aston Manor SchoolPhillips Street
Aston
Birmingham B6 4PZ
0121 359 8108
www.astonmanor.bham.sch.uk
The Baverstock Academy501 Bells Lane
Druids Heath
Birmingham B14 5TL0121 430 7924
www.baverstock.bham.sch.uk
Bishop Challoner Catholic CollegeInstitute Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 7EG
0121 444 4161
www.bishopchalloner.org.uk
Bishop Veseys Grammar School
Lichfield RoadSutton Coldfield
Birmingham B74 2NH
0121 250 5400
www.bvgs.co.uk
Bishop Walsh Catholic SchoolWylde Green Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham B76 1QT
0121 351 3215
www.bishopwalsh.bham.sch.uk
Bordesley Green Girls SchoolBordesley Green Road
Bordesley Green
Birmingham B9 4TR
0121 464 1881
www.bordgrng.bham.sch.ukNo course information was supplied by this school.The grids are based on information from the schools website
as at July 2013. For up-to-date information, contact the schooldirect.
Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre
Griffins Brook LaneBournville
Birmingham B30 1QJ
0121 475 3881
www.bournvilleschool.orgPart of the Oaks Sixth Form College see separate contactdetails. Course information appears listed under The Oaks
Sixth Form College.
Broadway SchoolThe Broadway
Perry Barr
Birmingham B20 3DP0121 566 4334
www.broadway.bham.sch.uk
Cockshut Hill Technology CollegeCockshut Hill
Yardley
Birmingham B26 2HX
0121 464 2122
www.cockshut.bham.sch.uk
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology CollegeWoodbrooke Road
BournvilleBirmingham B30 1UL
0121 464 4040
www.dectc.bham.sch.ukPart of the Oaks Sixth Form College see separate contact
details. Course information appears listed under The OaksSixth Form College.
Fairfax SchoolFairfax Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham B75 7JT
0121 378 1288www.fairfax.bham.sch.uk
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George Dixon AcademyPortland Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B16 9GD
0121 566 6565
www.georgedixonacademy.comNo course information was supplied by this academy. The
grids repeat course details from the previous year and may notbe accurate. For up-to-date information, contact the academy
direct.
Great Barr SchoolAldridge Road
Great Barr
Birmingham B44 8NU
0121 366 6611
www.greatbarrschool.org.uk
Hamstead Hall Community Learning CentreCraythorne Avenue
Handsworth WoodBirmingham B20 1HL
0121 386 7510
www.hamsteadhall.com
Handsworth Grammar SchoolGrove Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham B21 9ET
0121 554 2794
www.handsworth.bham.sch.uk
Handsworth Wood Girls AcademyChurch LaneHandsworth
Birmingham B20 2HL
0121 554 8122
www.hwga.org.ukNo course information was supplied by this academy. Thegrids are based on information as at July 2013 from the UCASProgress course search at
www.ucasprogress.com For up-to-date information,contact the academy direct or checkUCAS Progress.
Harborne Academy
Harborne RoadEdgbaston
Birmingham B15 3JL
0121 464 2737
www.harborneacademy.co.ukPart of the Oaks Sixth Form College see separate contactdetails. Course information appears listed under The Oaks
Sixth Form College.
Heartlands AcademyFrancis Street
Nechells
Birmingham B7 4JR0121 675 3796
www.heartlands-academy.org.uk
Hillcrest SchoolStonehouse Lane
Bartley Green
Birmingham B32 3AE
0121 464 3172
www.hillcrest.bham.sch.ukPart of the Oaks Sixth Form College see separate contact
details. Course information appears listed under The OaksSixth Form College.
Hodge Hill Sports and Enterprise CollegeBromford Road
Hodge Hill
Birmingham B36 8HB
0121 783 7807
www.hodgehill.bham.sch.ukNo course information was supplied by this school.
The grids are based on information from the schools websiteas at July 2013. For up-to-date information, contact the schooldirect.
Holte Visual and Performing Arts CollegeWheeler Street
Lozells
Birmingham B19 2EP
0121 566 4370 / 4371
www.holte.bham.sch.uk
Holyhead SchoolMilestone Lane
Handsworth
Birmingham B21 0HN
0121 523 1960www.holyheadschool.com
John Willmott SchoolReddicap Heath Road
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham B75 7DY
0121 378 1946
www.jws.bham.sch.uk
King Edward VI Aston SchoolFrederick Road
Aston
Birmingham B6 6DJ
0121 327 1130
web.keaston.bham.sch.uk
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for BoysVicarage Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 7QJ
0121 444 3188
web.camphillboys.bham.sch.uk
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsVicarage Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham