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Let me introduce you to the Higher Education prospectus for Wakefield College. We have over 40 university level courses, across a range of subjects, which are accredited in conjunction with the University of Huddersfield and Teesside University and we also have a long history of working with Pearson Edexcel.

Here at College we think of ourselves as an alternative Higher Education provider, one that puts you, the learner, at the heart of everything we do. This prospectus gives you all the information you need in order to make one of the most significant decisions of your life.

Embarking on undergraduate study locally, instead of travelling further afield, is a choice which an increasing number of students are recognising as both attractive and practical.

We ensure that delivery meets our core values of Employability, Affordability and Excellence and we offer outstanding resources, such as our new-build projects and industry-standard facilities, which will enhance your real world learning experience.

You will find that many of our courses are designed in conjunction with employers, reaffirming our commitment to place current industry skills at the forefront of delivery. At the same time, we are keen to support students in achieving their academic potential by ensuring that contact time with tutors is maximised. As a result of this combination, we have a proud history of achievement, with results improving year-on-year and alumni progressing to a broad range of destinations from postgraduate study to work within blue chip companies.

Come and visit us to find out about Higher Education choices, talk to staff and students and get a feel for what we have on offer - we are sure you will be impressed.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sam Wright

Principal

Welcome


ContentsFull-time CoursesBusiness & ManagementFoundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30

Foundation Degree Management and Business Enterprise � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31

Foundation Degree Marketing Management � � � 32

Foundation Degree Leisure Management� � � � � � � � � � � 25 BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)� � � 33

Early YearsFoundation Degree Young Children’s Learning and Development� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36 BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37

Health & Social CareFoundation Degree Health and Wellbeing � � � � � � � � 40

Information Communication TechnologyFoundation Degree Computing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44

Media & DesignFoundation Degree Commercial Photography � � 48

Foundation Degree Independent Game Development� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 49

Foundation Degree Web Design � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 51

Performing Arts & MusicHND Performing Arts (Performance) Dance� � � � � � � 54

HND Performing Arts (Performance) Musical Theatre � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56

HND Performing Arts (Performance) Theatre � � � � � 57

HND Diploma Music (Popular Music) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 58

BA (Hons) Performance (Top-up)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 61

Public ServicesFoundation Degree Public Service Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �64

Sport & Leisure

Foundation Degree Health Related Exercise and Fitness � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68

Foundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching� � � 69

Foundation Degree Leisure Management� � � � � � � � � � � 25 BSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise and Fitness (Top-up)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70 BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Coaching (Top-up) � � 71

Access to Higher EducationAccess to HE Business Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74

Access to HE Humanities/Social Sciences � � � � � � � � � � � � 75

Access to HE Healthcare Professions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 76

Access to HE Science � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 77

Part-time Courses (See also full-time courses)

Business & Management HNC Business � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 82

HND Business� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 83

Foundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30

Foundation Degree Management and Business Enterprise � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31 Foundation Degree Marketing Management� � � � 32

Foundation Degree Leisure Management� � � � � � � � � � � 25 BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) � � 33

Construction, Building Services Engineering & Civil EngineeringHNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering Pathway) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 86

HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)� � � � � � � � � � � � 87

HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 88

HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)� � � � � � � � � � � � 89

HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 90

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction and Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 91

Welcome � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3

Why study with us?� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6

Your guide to qualifications� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Foundation Degrees� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12

Higher Apprenticeships� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13

At your service - Student Support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Your facilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16

Your graduation ceremony � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18

Wakefield - a 21st century city with an ancient heart � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

Student Finance Undergraduate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22

Professional & Work Based Learning � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23

Equality & Diversity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24

NEW FOR 2015! � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25

Full-time courses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26

Part-time courses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 78

Professional courses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 112

Work-based courses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 123

How to ApplyFor all full-time Higher Education courses please apply through UCAS.If you are interested in applying for a part-time HE/Professional course please contact Course Information on 01924 789111 to request an application form.For Access to HE courses please contact Course Information on 01924 789111 for an Access application form.


Information was correct at the time of going to press. Visit the College website www.wakefield.ac.uk for the latest on course information or call 01924 789111.

Early YearsFoundation Degree Young Children’s Learning & Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36 BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37

EngineeringHNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering � � � � � � � � 96

HNC Mechanical Engineering� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 97

Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 98

Sport & Leisure

Certificate in Sport Massage Therapy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 102

Foundation Degree Health Related Exercise and Fitness � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 68

Foundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 69

Foundation Degree Leisure Management � � � � � � � � � � 25

BSc (Hons)Health Related Exercise and Fitness (Top-up) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70

BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Coaching (Top-up) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 71

Teacher Training

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training � � � � 106

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 107

BA/BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 108

Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 109

Diploma in Teaching ESOL � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 110

Professional CoursesAccountingAssociation of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma in Accounting� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 114

Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 115

Human ResourcesChartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate in Human Resource Management � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 116

Management & LeadershipChartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Diploma, Certificate or Award in Management & Leadership� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 117

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Diploma, Certificate or Award in Strategic Management & Leadership � � � � � � � � � � � � � 118

MarketingCharted Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate in Marketing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 119

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Diploma in Marketing � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 120

Purchasing & SupplyChartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply� � � � � � � � 121

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 122

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 123

Work-based CoursesLearning & Development

City & Guilds Award in Learning & Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 126

City & Guilds Level 4 Qualifications in Quality Assurance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 127

Management

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) NVQ Diploma in Management� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 128

Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 129

Most of the photographs within this prospectus have been taken by Duncan Lomax, former student on the Foundation Degree Commercial Photography who is now a lecturer at the College and owner of Ravage Productions - www�ravageproductions�co�uk

Theatre Royal Wakefield image (page 21) courtesy of Rob Booker.

Higher Education Prospectus 20156

Over 70%of students studying a

university-level course at a college live within

25 miles of their college

Students who study university-level courses

at colleges have

greatemployability prospects

because their courses contain a mix of academic and vocational

skills and local employers are often actively involved

Why study with us?If you’ve never thought about studying for a degree at a college, you might be surprised to learn that:

Colleges offer

more places

to students who have qualifications other than A Levels

170,000 students currently choose to study their qualifications at a

Further Education college



Employability, Excellence and Affordability – the three core values of the University Centre Wakefield

Wakefield College works in partnership with universities. Choosing to study a university level course at a college is a cost effective option that will provide you with an equally valid qualification.

7Course Information 01924 789111 / wakefield.ac.uk/he

Our overall satisfaction results in the ‘National Student Survey’ are consistently some of the highest for any university or college in the region - we scored 87% in the 2013 survey.

Wakefield College students 6 months after graduating:40% engaged in further study or training 51% in employment

Taken from HESA‘s Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2012


91% of our students said they wanted to study locally

87% of our students said Wakefield College was their first choice

95% of HE students say College feels welcoming

So you’re nearly ready to leave school or college, and your A Levels, Advanced Level Diplomas or BTECs are just about done and dusted.

If you’re considering university, the £9,000 fees and living costs might have made you think again, but you may still want to continue your education – perhaps because you know that people with degrees or similar higher-level qualifications have the advantage in the labour market. But what to study, and where? These are pretty big decisions, and not easy to make. All those subjects to choose from, and all those universities and colleges jumping up and down shouting “pick me!” An option you could consider would be to study a college-based undergraduate degree course at Wakefield College.

If tuition fees are not a concern then you might be considering going away to university. You may be ready to spread your wings, fly the nest and embark on the adventures of university life in a new place. But there’s always a flipside, isn’t there? What about the homemade Sunday dinners, freshly laundered clothes and clean bedding. And then, there’s that little thing called “money” …

The alternative is to stay local and continue your studies at the University Centre Wakefield. You’ll get the same quality education, with smaller class sizes than most universities, but keep the home cooking and the free laundry service!

I have been at Wakefield College for nearly four years and I am very happy with the courses I have studied. The teaching on my course is exceptional and I feel that I have the support and facilities within College to help me through my course.

Decisions, decisions … life after Level 3Why study with us?


The part-time option

We’re not all fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds, are we? You may already have launched your career, and whether you’re just at the start of an exciting journey or well on the way to your destination, qualifications gained at the University Centre Wakefield by the part-time route can boost your prospects. We offer a huge range of courses leading to professional qualifications in marketing, procurement and supply, business and management, and accounting, and classes are in many cases offered in the evenings. These qualifications are awards of bodies which are industry-leaders, such as CIM, CIPS, CMI, ILM and AAT. We also offer part-time options for many of our HNC/HND, foundation degree and degree courses, typically involving study at College on one day per week. You’ll get a qualification accredited by Edexcel or by respected universities like Huddersfield or Teesside, but delivered flexibly so that you won’t have to interrupt your career.

Course Information 01924 789111 / wakefield.ac.uk/he 9

Being a mature student I was worried about returning to study but the tutors have been very helpful and I am really enjoying my course and would recommend it to any older students.


Your guide to qualificationsAccess courses One year pre-degree course designed to help adults who have been out of education for some time re-engage with learning and progress onto higher level pathways.

APLAccreditation of Prior Learning. Skills and competencies gained in the workplace can be accredited as an alternative to formal qualifications. Generally for mature students who wish to enter Higher Education, but lack the formal entry qualifications.

Bachelor’s DegreesAlso known as “first degrees” or “undergraduate degrees”. Bachelor’s degrees can be gained in many different areas, including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) and Bachelor of Law (LLB). They can be awarded with Honours or without (a Pass or Ordinary degree) and can involve the study of a single subject or a combination of subjects.

Further Education (FE)This refers to post-compulsory secondary education and includes a variety of qualifications including A Levels, Advanced Level Diplomas and other Level 3 qualifications.

Foundation Degrees (FD, FdEd, FdSc or FdA)Higher Education qualifications that combine academic study with work-based learning and are designed to equip you for a particular area of work. Usually studied full-time over two years, although part-time foundation degrees do exist. Can lead to an honours degree with a further year’s study.

It can be difficult trying to understand what all these educational abbreviations and terms stand for and the differences between the many qualifications that are available to you. Therefore, we thought it might be useful if we included a ‘Jargon Buster’ to help you understand what all these things mean.



Higher Education (HE)After Further Education comes Higher Education. Higher Education covers qualifications at Level 4 and above including honours degrees, foundation degrees, HNDs, HNCs, and postgraduate study.

Higher National Diploma (HND)Vocationally orientated, usually full-time and studied over two years. Can lead to an honours degree with a further year’s study.

Higher National Certificate (HNC)Usually studied part-time over two years. Progression is to the second year of an honours degree or top-up to an HND.

Honours DegreesUndergraduate degrees (BA, BSc etc) graded 1st, 2.1, 2.2, or 3rd class.

Ordinary DegreesUndergraduate degrees (BA, BSc etc) without Honours, requiring the study of fewer credits than an Honours degree. Sometimes known as “pass degrees”.

Professional, Vocational and Technical Qualifications(AAT, City & Guilds, ILM, CIM etc) usually studied part-time, alongside work, and are designed for a specific field of work, often by professional bodies. Undertaken to assist in professional development, they can lead on to further study.

Postgraduate StudyStudy normally undertaken after achieving an undergraduate degree. Postgraduate study leads to qualifications such as MA (Master of Arts), MSc (Master of Science), and research degrees such as MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).

Top-up DegreeAvailable to those who have successfully completed an HND or foundation degree and wish to ‘top up’ to a full honours degree. Can be studied either part or full-time.

Tuition FeesThe amount to be paid each year in order to study your chosen course. Fees vary depending on choice of institution. There are a number of ways in which you can fund your Higher Education study, depending on your personal circumstances. See Student Finance on page 22.

Undergraduate StudyUndergraduate study leads to a Bachelor’s degree such as a BA (Bachelor of Arts), BSc (Bachelor of Science), or BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or to a foundation degree or HNC/HND.


UCASStands for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. This is the organisation responsible for managing applications to Higher Education courses in the UK. As a prospective student you can log onto the site (www.ucas.com) to explore courses available in your chosen subject throughout the UK and make your applications. The deadline for most courses is in January.

UCAS Tariff/PointsThe UCAS Tariff system allocates points to the different qualifications you can use to gain entry to Higher Education.

ClearingSystem available between July and September allowing universities and colleges to fill any places they still have on their courses. Clearing is suitable for people who have not made an application for a Higher Education course by 30 June or whose exam results were not as good as expected.


Foundation Degrees … the factsYour guide to qualifications

• Foundation degrees or Fds are university- level qualifications which combine academic study with work-based learning. They are designed in partnership with employers, but validated and awarded by universities.

• A full-time Fd is usually two years long, and designed to be slightly different in character from a traditional three-year honours degree, with an emphasis on subjects which are directly relevant to specific sectors. Fd students often spend some time in the workplace and some time in university, which is intended to make it easier to find work in that sector at the end of the course.

• As well as meeting skills shortages, Fds are designed to make Higher Education more accessible to people from lower-income backgrounds and mature students who are already in work.

• Higher National Diplomas or HNDs differ from Fds in that they are awarded by Edexcel rather than a university. Both HNDs and Fds offer the option to progress on to a ‘top-up’ course, which will usually be a year of full-time study (or part- time equivalent) leading to a first degree such as BSc (Hons).

NUMBERS UNEMPLOYED GRADUATING INCLUDING THOSE (SURVEY IN IN FURTHER WORKING DUE TO START RESPONDENTS) EMPLOYMENT STUDY & STUDYING WORK OTHER

Foundation Degrees 19,210 37.9% 36.3% 20.9% 2.6% 2.3%HNDS 2,870 19.8% 61.2% 12.6% 4.5% 1.9%All Foundation 22,085 35.6% 39.5% 19.8% 2.9% 2.2%Degrees and HND

Destinations Of HND And Foundation Degree Graduates From 2011/12, Six Months After GraduationData taken from HESA’s Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2011/12

Many of the HE courses we offer are foundation degrees:


Higher Apprenticeships … the facts

The Government has dedicated significant funding to the development of a new brand of Apprenticeship - the Higher Apprenticeship.

BTEC Higher Apprenticeships offer UK learners better access to stronger career progression routes to higher-level employment. They combine respected BTEC Higher Nationals, BTEC Professionals or Edexcel Diplomas, on-the-job training and industry endorsement from employers, leaders and professional bodies. Delivered at Levels 4 and above, they offer a clear path to employment and a practical route to Higher Education qualifications.

• Delivered at Levels 4 and above, BTEC Higher Apprenticeships represent the highest level available in the Apprenticeship framework

• They are developed in consultation with leading industry employers to meet their future skills needs

• BTEC Higher Apprenticeships are endorsed by professional industry bodies such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (ImechE), Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, PRCA and the Royal Aeronautical Society

• They're a practical alternative to gaining a degree-level education, and can also be used as a route into a full honours degree

• They combine on and off-the-job training.

Source: Pearson Work Based Learning


To succeed on any course, you’ve got to put the hours in. Any qualification worth having requires time and effort and we can’t do it for you, but there are ways we can help. Wakefield College has a long history of providing first-rate support for its students to ensure they get the most out of their studies. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) gave us the highest rating for our management of both standards and quality and at our latest Ofsted inspection in March 2014 they praised us for our “Excellent levels of support”. Putting our students at the heart of everything we do is our priority.

Read on for a description of some of the services we offer …

95% of students say that College staff are friendly and helpful

Counselling and Welfare ServiceSometimes it’s good to talk, and our Counselling Service, staffed by professionals, is on hand when problems arise. The Service offers one-to-one support to students, a safe place to talk in private and get things in perspective. It isn’t advice, and you won’t be judged but helped to find your own solutions. The counsellors can also point you in the right direction for advice on practical welfare matters such as accommodation and benefits. If you would like to make an appointment, leave a message on our 24 hour answering machine: 01924 789226, phone or text: 07713 391716, 07713 391717 or email counselling@wakefield�ac�uk

92% of students said they had the chance to discuss their workload with their tutor.

At your serviceStudent Support at the University Centre Wakefield

Your Personal TutorThe key figure in guiding you through your studies is your Personal Tutor. You’ll get to know your Personal Tutor pretty well during your time at Wakefield University Centre, with regular meetings to plan and review your personal, professional and academic progress. These discussions will ensure you’re getting the support you need to succeed.

Safeguarding Our Policy for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults ensures that everyone attending activities in the College does so in a safe and secure environment. It sets out the steps we take to protect vulnerable adults and young people and the procedures we would use to deal with any issues. The Policy is published on the College website and the staff and student Intranet.

Additional Learning Support ServiceThe Additional Learning Support Service has helped many students to achieve their potential by ensuring they have received the right kind of support to meet their specific needs. Ofsted inspectors commented on the College’s ‘excellent levels of support’ in March 2014.We would recommend that you discuss any disability or additional support need as soon as possible, so that we can make any reasonable adjustments necessary and give you advice and guidance. For example, if you need help in exams, such as extra time, a reader or a scribe, it’s important that you tell your tutor in good time so they can make the necessary arrangements for you. All HE students with disabilities need to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance as it funds the support we are able to give you during your time at College. DSA is a non-means tested grant and we will support you with the application process. We will also help you to plan the extra support you need and advise your tutors on how to make the right adjustments for you. Please telephone 01924 789585 or email Zoe at [email protected] or Andrew at [email protected] before you enrol to ensure that support is in place at the start of your course.


The matrix StandardWe take the quality of our advice and support services very seriously. Matrix is a unique quality standard for organisations to assess and measure their advice and support services. Wakefield College is proud to have achieved and retained the matrix Standard for the information, advice and guidance provided by its Student Services, Libraries and Course Information departments.

Careers and Educational GuidanceIf you’re not sure which course to choose to further your career plans, our Student Advisors can help. Once you’ve started your course with us, you can use the services of our specialist HE Careers Advisor who will help you to decide on your next step, whether that’s further study, training or employment. Just want to browse? No problem – our careers libraries are stacked with all kinds of information on education and the job market, and you’ll have access to computer-aided guidance too. If you want to make an appointment, phone 01924 789113/789301 or email [email protected]

I feel positive about my course and I feel I’ll achieve the qualification. I enjoy the learning styles and I feel I’m facing new challenges compared to my last place of study. I have received good advice and support with my studies.

Extract from internal student survey


Your Facilities

The teaching is exceptional and I feel that I have the support and facilities within College to get the most out of my course.


As part of the 2014 refurbishment of the Radcliffe Building at the City Campus, a fourth level has been added which is the Higher Education Hub of the College. It has been specifically designed to suit your requirements and contains a student lounge, study rooms and a variety of dedicated HE learning environments. The area will be solely accessible by our HE students and staff and will be constructed to provide facilities that support the College’s objective of providing the highest quality HE environments. This new and exciting development will complement the high quality specialist facilities already incorporated within the Waterton, Gissing and Lightwaves buildings.

What’s more, the Harrison Building (purpose built in 2012) is home to our three-storey LibraryPlus facility where there are quiet and group study zones.

There is also a Starbucks in the Harrison Building, so you can grab yourself a coffee to go, or meet with friends and relax.

Quality learning’s more than a nice building, right? Our student surveys consistently tell us it’s the tutors that give Wakefield College the edge, and we’re also investing in facilities to provide an environment that is conducive to your studies. That’s why we have dedicated learning areas specifically for you.


The Waterton Building and the Mechanics’ TheatreOnly 300 metres away from the City Campus, the performing arts centre has a 160-seat theatre and also includes fully-equipped dance and drama studios, spacious rehearsal rooms and specialist rooms and facilities such as a backstage workshop for production, design and construction.

School of Popular MusicBased at our Thornes Park Campus, in a beautiful parkland setting, is our School of Popular Music. This is the hub for our music students; it has a lively atmosphere and a buzz of creativity. Boasting state-of-the-art recording studio facilities, rehearsal rooms, its own library and cafeteria, classrooms, study areas and a social zone, it’s the place to be if you want to make music.

Lightwaves Sports CentreWhat better place to prepare for a career in sports, fitness or health than a Sports Centre! The Lightwaves Sports Centre has been redeveloped in partnership with the Lightwaves Trust to house extensive specialised equipment and facilities for Wakefield College students. It includes a gym, sports hall, fitness testing lab and therapy and massage suite.

Engineering and ConstructionOur HE engineering and construction students are based at our Castleford Campus which houses state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard workshops to provide realistic working environments. It’s real-world experience to prepare for the next step towards your career.


Course complete and exams passed? Then it's time to celebrate and acknowledge all your hard work and efforts. Recognising the achievements of our Higher Education students is extremely important to Wakefield College and we take great pride in the success of each and every student.

Your Graduation Ceremony


Our annual Graduation Ceremony is one of the highlights of the College calendar� It gives you the opportunity to celebrate your well-deserved success with your families, tutors and fellow students. You will process from the City Campus, led by the Mayor of the City of Wakefield Metropolitan District, College staff and Governors, to Wakefield Cathedral where the ceremony is held. Entering this impressive building as a graduand, you will be presented with a certificate by the guest speaker and leave a graduate.

Former HE students have said how much they enjoyed the day and how good it felt to have qualified and be able to celebrate their achievements with their families.

Wakefield College’s degrees are validated by the University of Huddersfield and Teesside University and you can also attend your awarding university’s graduation ceremony too if you want.

You can’t get too much of a good thing!



In the Middle Ages Wakefield was known as the “Merrie City” and still retains the lively, bustling atmosphere which gave the city its nickname. Today, elements of Wakefield’s rich heritage, including medieval castles and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings, combine with modern retail and cultural developments to create an attractive and exciting place to live, work and study.

A massive £8.1 m has been pumped into Wakefield Westgate railway station, improving travel to and from the city and providing better facilities, including a 900-space multi-storey car park. Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and Huddersfield are all easily accessible by public transport, and you can get to London in just 1 hour 46 minutes by train.

Wakefielda 21st century city with an ancient heart

The acclaimed Hepworth Gallery exhibits work by Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore and other British and international artists. The gallery added around £10 million to the local economy by attracting 500,000 visitors in its first year!

Another highlight for the culture-vulture is the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Take a walk through stunning countryside and admire exhibits from international artists and sculptors, then enjoy the licensed restaurant with its panoramic views over the Park.

Trinity Walk, Wakefield’s newest shopping centre, has over 60 new stores, while the Ridings Shopping Centre offers a great mix of big brand names and unique independent shops all under one roof.

Pugneys Country Park and Watersport Centre is the place for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing, while a host of other activities, including snowboarding, skiing and surfing, are available at Xscape in Castleford.

Wakefield One is the centre-piece of the city’s new civic quarter and contains a modern and well-stocked library, Wakefield Museum, and, for when it’s time for a break, a café offering snacks to eat in or take away.

Theatre Royal Wakefield is an attractive traditional theatre which offers a broad programme of dance, drama, music and comedy.

The Hop is a relaxed indie bar founded by Mike Heaton from Embrace and Mike Inman formerly of Virgin Japan. Wakefield’s music scene also includes metal bars, dance clubs and a jazz club.

Wakefield – the Merrie City with something for everyone!



Repaying your loan

Repayments will be 9% of any income above £21,000, so the amount you repay each month will depend on your earnings. Examples of monthly repayments for loans covering tuition and living costs:

Salary Monthly Repayments £21,000 £0 £21,500 £4 £24,000 £23£25,000 £30£27,000 £45£30,000 £68

Repayments will be deducted automatically from your pay packet. All outstanding repayments will be written off after 30 years.

Additional Support

Disabled Students’ Allowances provide help towards the additional costs that a student may face as result of their disability, long-term health condition, mental-health condition or specific learning difficulty.Childcare Grant: this grant helps with childcare costs for children under 15, or under 17 if they have special educational needs.Parents’ Learning Allowance: this is for full-time students with children to help with their learning costs.Adult Dependants’ Grant: this is for full-time students in Higher Education with an adult who depends on them financially.

Student finance can consist of grants, loans, bursaries and/or allowances, and is intended to help you with the two main types of costs you will have while you are studying in Higher Education: tuition fees and living costs (maintenance).

You should note that if you are studying on a part-time basis you are only entitled to loans for tuition fees, not for living costs.

What are Student Loans?

You’re entitled to loans for tuition fees, and also for living costs if you are a full-time student. This is money you will have to pay back but don’t worry as these are not like bank loans and you only start paying back once you have finished your course and are earning over £21,000.

What are Student Grants? (full-time students only)

A student grant is money for living costs that is given to you if you meet the eligibility criteria, for example, if your household income falls under or between certain thresholds. Unlike the loans, this does not have to be paid back if you complete your course. Special Support Grant: if you are a full-time student you may get a Special Support Grant instead of a Maintenance Grant if you get or qualify for Income Support or Housing Benefit. The amount you get is the same as the Maintenance Grant.Please note: Higher Education student support is limited to a first undergraduate degree or other first HE qualification, with just a few exceptions. Go to www.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information and to complete the application form.

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Non-funded courses (full-cost courses)

Many of our professional courses and some teacher-training courses are full-cost courses; this means you will have to pay your own tuition fees regardless of your personal circumstances.

24+ Advanced Learning Loans

Some of the courses in this prospectus are eligible for the Government’s 24+ Advanced Learning Loans scheme. The advantage of taking out an Advanced Learning Loan is that you won’t have to start repaying the loan until April 2016 and then only if you are earning over £21,000 a year.

For further information and to apply for an Advanced Learning Loan, go to www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview

Higher Apprenticeships

A Higher Apprenticeship incorporates a work-based learning programme and leads to a nationally recognised qualification at Level 4 and above:• A Level 4 and 5 is equivalent to a higher

education certificate, higher education diploma or a foundation degree

• A Level 6 is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree • A Level 7 is equivalent to a master’s degreeThey offer a new work-based route into professions which have traditionally only been accessible to graduates.

Funding for Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships usually require a contribution from an employer. For more information please contact the Work-Based Learning Unit on 01924 789469 for information about the cost of Apprenticeships.

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Equality & Diversity


How we demonstrate our commitment

The Single Equality Scheme sets out the College’s approach to ensuring that all College users are treated fairly and that all students have maximum opportunities to succeed. The scheme addresses all nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010: sex, race, disability, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, gender reassignment and age.It also sets out the College’s Equality Objectives, in the form of a detailed plan setting out real actions the College will undertake to address the needs of specific groups and improve outcomes for all. The Single Equality Scheme is available on the College’s website www.wakefield.ac.uk

Measuring our progress

The effectiveness of the Scheme is monitored through a comprehensive framework of measures which involves regular collection, reporting and analysis of staff and learner data on the basis of a range of demographic factors. A summary of this is available on the College website. An annual report on equality and diversity, including monitoring data, is considered by the College’s Board of Governors.“As a result of close monitoring, managers have taken successful action to reduce gaps in achievement between different groups of students.” Ofsted 2014

Students’ responsibilities

Students also have a responsibility to promote and embed equality and diversity. The College Charter sets out what students can expect from the College, and the Student Agreement, which everyone must sign, details minimum expectations of students in relation to equality and diversity. Students can get actively involved in promoting equality by becoming one of the representatives on the Students’ Union responsible for promoting Equality and Diversity.

Care Leavers

Wakefield College has been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark for supporting Care Leavers who wish to enter Higher Education. The commitment seeks to facilitate an increase in the number of Care Leavers entering Higher Education, help institutions to identify how best to support Care Leavers, raise awareness of the needs of this group of students, and enable Care Leavers to make the most of their time in Higher Education and complete their courses successfully. For more information go to www.buttleuk.org

Wakefield College aims to become a fully inclusive organisation, eliminating discrimination, promoting equality and embracing diversity in all that we do.

We celebrate the rich variety of people who make up the College community, from different cultures and different ethnic backgrounds. We have put in place policies, training and procedures to make equality and diversity a reality for the whole College community.

The college promotes equality and diversity very well and enables students of all abilities and backgrounds to engage in college life and flourish.

Ofsted 2014.


New for 2015!Wakefield College is constantly working to identify new areas where we can build our portfolio of Higher Education programmes. For students starting their studies in 2015 we can offer:


BA (Hons) Independent Game Development (Top-up)Please contact us for further details.

BA (Hons) Performance (Top-up)If you hold a foundation degree or equivalent higher level qualification in performance or popular music, this programme will enable you to gain an honours degree with one year’s full-time study. See page 61 for further details.

HND in EngineeringPlease contact us for further details.

HNC/HND Applied Science This course will enable you to gain the knowledge and practical skills to undertake a career in a scientific institution. It is well suited for careers as science technicians or assistants in a medical institution e.g. hospitals and laboratories.

Foundation Degree Public Service ManagementThis course is ideal for anyone wishing to develop the skills, personal qualities and attributes which are essential for successful performance in public sector working life. See page 64 for further details.

Foundation Degree Leisure ManagementThis brand-new programme will be of interest to anyone aiming at a career managing recreation or sports centres, sports grounds, entertainment venues or parks.Please contact us for further details.


Full-time coursesIf you have time to devote to study and want to gain qualifications by the fastest possible route, you’ll want to explore our list of full-time courses. These are available in a wide range of subject areas so there’s sure to be something to suit your interests. Whatever full-time HE course you choose, you’ll boost your prospects for employment and your earning potential and get your career off to a great start.

> Full-time hours usually compressed into two full days per week

> Excellent student support

> Dedicated facilities for HE students

> Apply via UCAS


I would tell anyone who has the chance to study at Higher Education level to grab it and keep learning. I wouldn’t have been able to progress without it. It has opened up a world of opportunities for me!Aimee Willett, HNC Business

Business & ManagementFull-time courses


I’m 23 and have been a professional dancer for over five years now. I’ve started two small companies: Creative Creatures which provides dance-based classes, workshops and events around the region; and The Riot Sessions which is a breakdance and extreme events company. I ran my first event last year in August at Upton skate park which was a great success.

Dance has enabled me to travel the world and meet some fantastic people, but I’m aware that performing isn’t a career that lasts forever. That’s why I chose to study management and business enterprise at Wakefield College because it gives me skills I can use both now and in the future.”

Hannah Thompson FD Management & Business Enterprise

> Foundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management Awarding university to be confirmed

> Foundation Degree Management and Business Enterprise An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Marketing Management An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BA (Hons) Business and Management An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)


Full course details and module information

wakefield.ac.uk/he

To talk about a course or entry qualifications

T: 01924 789111

Business and Management embraces a vast range of industries and commercial enterprises and our aim is to give students the skills which are attractive to employers and the knowledge which will provide a platform for more advanced study.

> Small class sizes and excellent support> Tutors with relevant industrial and

commercial experience> Chance to take part in real world business

research projects> Flexible entry requirements and delivery


Full-time courses / Business & ManagementBusiness & Management / Full-time courses

Foundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAwarding university to be confirmed

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4/5> Full-time: 2 years (apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: TBC> Part-time: 3 years (apply direct to

College)

Entry requirements• 120 UCAS tariff points acquired

through a range of Level 3 backgrounds including the Access to HE Business Pathway, plus

• GCSE in English Language and Maths at grade A*- C or equivalent

• Applications welcomed from mature students without formal qualifications but who possess appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy

What you will studyThis is the ideal course for people starting or progressing with a career in logistics and supply chain management. Modules studied include:• Employability for logistics and supply

chain management• Work in context• Business environment• Organisation and behaviour• Marketing• Business law• Accounting for business• Human resource management• Storage and distribution• Operations management

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including lectures, classroom presentations, case studies, workshops, practical exercises and tutorials.Assessment will be in the form of assignments, verbal presentations and case studies.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or progress onto a full honours degree at Wakefield College on the BA (Hons) Business and Management, or similar top-up route at another Higher Education provider.There is a wide range of career options, including management, within related industries.



Foundation Degree Management and Business EnterpriseAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4/5> Full-time: 2 years (apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: NNC2> Part-time: 3 years

(apply direct to College)

Entry Requirements• 120 UCAS tariff points acquired


• GCSE in English Language and Maths at grade A*-C or equivalent

• Applications welcomed from mature students without formal qualifications but who possess appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy

What you will studyThis course provides you with a practical understanding of a broad range of subjects in Management and Business Enterprise, with an emphasis on academic knowledge delivered in an applied context.Modules offered include: • Employability for management and

business enterprise• Work in context• Business environment• Organisations and behaviour• Accounting for business• Business law• Human resource management• Innovation and enterprise• Project management.

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including lectures, classroom presentations, IT based material, workshops, research tasks, group work, visits, guest speakers and work placement.Assessment will be in the form of assignments, verbal presentations, group projects and case studies.

What’s next?Once you have completed the foundation degree, you can “top up” to a full honours degree in one year at Wakefield College or other institutions, subject to meeting their entry criteria.A wide range of career options exists within business and related sectors.

SUBJECT TO VALIDATION



Foundation Degree Marketing ManagementAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years

(apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: NN25> Part-time: 3 years


Entry Requirements• 120 UCAS tariff points acquired



• Applications welcomed from mature students without formal qualifications who possess appropriate levels of English and Maths

What you will studyThis course emphasises the acquisition of academic knowledge in an applied context. Specific marketing options include:• Stakeholder marketing• Marketing information and research• Digital marketing

General management topics include:• Employability• Work in context• Business environment• Organisation and behaviour• Business law• Accounting for business• Human resource managementThe course also offers the opportunity to complete Chartered Institute of Marketing modules alongside the foundation degree.

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through a variety of methods including lectures, classroom presentation, IT based material, workshops, research tasks, group work, visits, guest speakers and work placement.Assessment methods include assignments, verbal presentations, group projects and case studies.Students studying the marketing modules on this foundation degree will be taught content which will allow them to take the CIM assessment for the relevant module, if they want to achieve the CIM qualification.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or progress onto a full honours degree at Wakefield College on the BA (Hons) Business and Management, or similar top-up route at another Higher Education provider.The course can lead to a wide range of business career opportunities in private enterprise and the public sector.




BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up)An Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> Full-time: 1 year (apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: NN12> Part-time: 18 months


Entry Requirements• Foundation Degree or Higher

National Diploma in a Business related area, plus


What you will studyThis is a top-up pathway for those who have an HND, foundation degree or equivalent level qualification to gain a BA (Hons) Business and Management degree.

Modules offered will vary from year to year but may include:• Dissertation • Strategic management• Strategic business operations• Strategic human resource management• Innovation, change and enterprise • International business• Management information systems• Strategic marketingSmall group sizes coupled with focused contact time with tutors have contributed to the 100% graduation rate to date.

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including lectures, classroom presentations, research tasks, group work, workshops, tutorials and self-directed activities.Assessment is continuous throughout the course, predominantly in the form of assignments.

What’s next?Careers in industry, commerce and the public sector can all be enhanced by this qualification.The BA provides the opportunity to progress onto a master’s degree or other relevant high level professional qualifications.


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Early YearsFull-time courses

Undertaking the Foundation Degree in Young Children’s Learning and Development has bolstered both my knowledge and understanding of the early years sector and the breadth of my childcare work experience. The blended learning programme of work-based learning and part-time attendance has enabled me to balance my family life and manage a childcare organisation while gaining a university accredited qualification. The foundation degree offers a stepping-stone towards further academic qualifications such as the BA (Hons) Early Years top-up, and I hope in future to undertake the Certificate in Education to reach my ultimate goal of becoming a childcare tutor.”

Louise Shaw Foundation Degree Young Children’s Learning and Development

> Foundation Degree Young Children’s Learning and Development An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up) An award of the University of Huddersfield


It’s a challenging and exciting time to be working with children and young people, with new opportunities opening up for practitioners. To take advantage of these opportunities you’ll need broader and higher levels of knowledge and skills than ever before, and Wakefield College’s early years provision aims to give you just that.


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> Small class sizes and excellent support

> Programme accredited by Sector Endorsement for Foundation Degrees in Early Years

> Work experience provides opportunities to gain real-life practice working with children and families

> Innovative assessment methods allow students to become more autonomous and enterprising in their learning


Full-time courses / Early YearsEarly Years / Full-time courses

Foundation Degree Young Children’s Learning and DevelopmentAn Award of Teesside University

> Castleford Campus> Level 4/5> Full-time: 2 years: 2 days per week

in College and 2 days in placement (apply via UCAS)

> UCAS Code: X300> Part-time: 3 years: 1 day per week

in College and 2 days in placement (apply direct to College)

Entry requirements• Relevant Level 3 qualification (other

qualifications may be considered, depending on experience), plus

• GCSE English grade C (for full-time route), plus

• Minimum employment or work placement of 12 hours per week

What you will studyYou will study a range of theoretical and work-related components which will enhance your understanding of working with children in early years and primary education. Typical modules include:• Child development theory and practice • Current issues in early years• Safeguarding children• Play-based learning• Understanding children’s behaviour• Children and society• Holistic development in early childhood• Primary education policy and practice• Leadership and management in early

years care and education• Employability• Work in context• Research project

How you will learn and be assessedThe aim of the course is to integrate study with your work experience or placement in order to enhance practice, using learning methods such as lectures, group work, workshops and case studies.Modules are mainly assessed by means of assignments and some include portfolios, presentations or reports. Your competence in your workplace or placement will also be assessed.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options, including progression to the BA (Hons) Early Years Top-up at Wakefield College or similar top-up degree at another Higher Education provider.This foundation degree enhances careers within primary teaching, management within an early years setting, early years teacher, child development officer, and many others.



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BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up)An award of the University of Huddersfield

> Castleford Campus> Level 6> Full-time: 1 year (from Sept 2015)> UCAS Code: to be confirmed> Part-time: 2 years

(apply to University of Huddersfield)

Entry requirements• Foundation Degree in Young

Children’s Learning and Development/Early Years, or

• HND or equivalent in an appropriate subject, or

• Completion of first 2 years of a BA (Hons) in a relevant subject

What you will studyYou will study a range of theoretical modules covering elements such as childhood and society, children’s health and well-being, and leadership and management which will enhance your understanding of working with children in early years and primary education. You will have the opportunity to undertake a major study in education which will develop independent research skills and personal and professional competence in planning for and carrying out a project.

How you will learn and be assessedThe theoretical modules and research project aim to integrate study with your own personal, professional and work experience, and to allow you to reflect on your practice-based application of theory. Sessions will involve a range of learning opportunities such as group work, lectures, seminars, workshops and case studies.Modules are mainly assessed by means of assignments such as essays, an annotated bibliography, presentation supported by critical discussion and a seminar paper supported by a visual presentation. The research-based modules will be assessed through written reports.

What’s next?Achieving the BA (Hons) will enable you to progress onto postgraduate programmes leading to Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status (Primary Education) or a variety of master’s degrees.The BA (Hons) Early Years Top-up enhances career prospects within primary teaching, management within an early years setting, early years teacher, child development officer, family support worker and many others.

Health & Social CareFull-time courses


I’m currently an A Level student studying Health and Social Care at Wakefield College with a view to a career in this area. Wakefield College is a great place to study. The tutors on my course are brilliant and always there to offer support and guidance. When I finish my A Levels I’m hoping to enrol on the Foundation Degree Health and Wellbeing course at the College, which involves workplace learning as well as academic study. I think this will be a big step towards achieving my ambition of working with people with physical or learning disabilities in future.”

Emily Rose SimpsonProspective student on the Foundation Degree Health and Wellbeing

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A career in the care sector will put you at the heart of your community, working in a range of settings including health, social care, childcare and early years. Our Higher Education provision aims to give you all the skills you need to succeed, whichever area of social care you pursue.

> Designed to balance academic and work-based elements to provide a stepping stone towards an honours degree in your chosen subject

> Allows you to share experiences with people from a variety of health and social care backgrounds

> Based at the developing campus in the heart of the city with its new dedicated HE facilities and experienced teaching staff


Foundation Degree Health and WellbeingAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4, 5> Full-time: 2 years> UCAS Code: 5Y7M

Entry Requirements• 120 UCAS points from a variety of

Level 3 qualifications, plus• GCSE English and Maths at grade A*- C• Applications welcomed from mature

students without formal qualifications but with relevant experience

What you will studyThe course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of current health and social care practice and will include modules such as:• Life stages and development• Nutrition and health• Ethical principles in practice• Long term conditions• Promoting health and wellbeing• Leadership and management• Mental health conditions• Employability in health and wellbeing• Work in context• Social and contemporary issues in

health and wellbeing

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through a variety of methods including lectures, seminars, tutor-led discussions, student-led presentations and small group work. Your achievement will be measured through a range of coursework and exams. All assessments are designed to reflect vocational scenarios and may involve report writing, formal presentations, interviews, practical assessments and case studies.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options, including progression to a top-up degree with other Higher Education providers. This foundation degree is a valuable qualification in its own right and will enhance careers in health, social care, community health care, management and many other areas.


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Information CommunicationTechnology

Full-time courses


> Foundation Degree Computing An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)



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To get that first professional job in IT you need both “hard” skills in computing and a range of vital transferable skills. Wakefield College offers a high quality course with up-to-date technical content which is recognised by employers as covering all the skills required.

> Hands-on configuration of virtualised environments, programming for mobile devices and network equipment

> Wide range of free industry-standard Microsoft application and server software

> Members of the Microsoft Academic Alliance – Microsoft MTA qualifications can be studied alongside your main course

• Live projects with local IT companies

Information Communication Technology / Full-time courses


Foundation Degree ComputingAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years> UCAS Code: G400

Entry Requirements• GCSE English Language and Maths

grade A*- C, plus• 160 UCAS points from Level 3

qualifications• Offers based on successful interview

What you will studyDesigned in consultation with those in the IT industry, this course focuses on developing vocational skills in relation to the world of computing, whilst also providing the academic theory which underpins it. Students are able to pursue skills and knowledge relevant to their interests and to question, challenge and improve competencies in an environment which prepares them for the specific needs and demands of the workplace. They will develop skills in: marketing and promotion, presentation, analysis and evaluation, researching, career development and job search.Taught modules may include:• Introduction to programming• Hardware and operating systems• Database design concepts• Networking concepts• Advanced programming techniques• Web and multimedia technologies• Systems analysis• Project management

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, individual and group presentations, workshops, research tasks and live briefs, IT-based material and design, visits, and work-related activities.You will be assessed predominantly through assignments and practical examinations, but also through participation in group projects, case studies and verbal presentations.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or progress onto a full BSc (Hons).There are many career opportunities for computing graduates, with more emerging as technology develops. IT specific careers include: web design, business applications development, mobile applications development, programming, systems analysis and technical support.




Media & DesignFull-time courses

Alice, lover of all that’s conceptual – that’s me! I’ve been passionate about art and photography for as long as I can remember, and I chose this course because it sounded like the perfect creative stepping stone between college and university. During the course I have gained massive amounts of confidence in my abilities behind the lens, people skills and, above all, a beautiful portfolio bursting with the fruits of my hard work which I can carry with me throughout my career. Now I’ve got an unconditional place at the University of Derby to take a top-up degree in commercial photography, and I have this wonderful course and Wakefield College to thank for that.”

Alice O’GaraFoundation Degree Commercial Photography

> Foundation Degree Commercial Photography An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Independent Game Development An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Web Design An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)



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Wakefield College’s Media and Design Department is an exciting place to study, whether you’re interested in game design and development, commercial photography, or web design. Our courses open up numerous career pathways and our strong links with local organisations enable us to offer an extensive programme of live client projects which look good on any CV.

> Local courses with national reputations

> Industry-standard equipment and software

> Dedicated studios

> Outstanding employability record for graduates


Full-time courses / Media & Design Media & Design / Full-time courses

Foundation Degree Commercial PhotographyAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> 2 years> Full-time: 2 consecutive days

per week> UCAS Code: W641

Entry Requirements• Minimum 160 UCAS points• GCSE English Grade A*- C

(or equivalent)• Offers subject to successful

completion of an interview and portfolio demonstration

• Mature students able to show aptitude for the creative, academic and technical demands will also be considered

What you will studyYou will study a range of topics over a two year programme that will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in a career as a commercial photographer or to progress onto a bachelor's degree programme at university.Modules include:• Technical and practical investigation• Creating an experimental portfolio• Skills for meeting client briefs• Building a professional portfolio• Photojournalism and editorial

photography• Photographic communication in context• Understanding client briefs• Providing commercial solutions to

client briefs• Work in context• Employability in photography

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, presentations, practical workshops, and live briefs. You will undertake a large proportion of independent study, and build a portfolio of work.There is continuous assessment using a variety of methods including practical portfolios and presentations.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree.



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Foundation Degree Independent Game DevelopmentAn Award of Teesside University


per week> UCAS Code: 4R5W

Entry Requirements• Minimum 240 UCAS points from a

relevant Level 3 course, plus• GCSE English and Maths Grade A*- C

(or equivalent), plus• Excellent IT and communication skills• Offers subject to successful


• Mature students able to show aptitude for the creative, academic and technical demands will also be considered

What you will studyYou will study a range of creative and technical modules which will provide the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to work within the games industry or progress to the third year of a bachelor’s degree. These may include:• Employability for independent

game development• Introduction to independent

game design• Introduction to independent

game asset creation• Introduction to independent

game technology• Introduction to independent

game programming• Work in context• Game interface design• Independent game technology

and production• Post-production and cross

platform publishing

• Independent game marketing

How you will learn and be assessedThe course is built around a series of practical assignments which encourage you to investigate the tasks and processes of independent game development. You develop the knowledge to undertake these assignments through a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars and self-study activities. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including practical projects and an online journal. You will be required to deliver individual and group presentations.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or self-employment in the games industry, or progress onto the full BA (Hons) Independent Game Development degree at Wakefield College (to be validated through Teesside University), or similar top-up route at another Higher Education provider.



I’d been out of education for over five years when I discovered this course, but wanting a change of career, I decided to go for it. I’d always had an interest in Art and Design, and was a bit of a geek when it came to computers, so I thought the course content would suit me perfectly.

Not only have I learnt how to code from scratch, I’m also constantly learning and improving on my design techniques. The best thing is, the course doesn’t stop at web design - I’ve also learnt how to design for a variety of other mediums.

The course has prepared me for employment and given me an amazing network of professionals to draw on. Considering the fact that when I started the course I had almost no experience in the field, it says a lot for the programme that even before I’ve finished I’ve gained employment.”

Ruby GloverFoundation Degree Web Design


Full-time courses / Media & Design

Foundation Degree Web DesignAn Award of Teesside University


per week> UCAS Code: W280

Entry Requirements• Minimum 200 UCAS points, plus• GCSE English grade A*- C (or equivalent)• Maths qualification desirable• Offers subject to successful


• Mature students without these qualifications but able to show aptitude for the creative, academic and technical demands will also be considered

• All applicants will need strong IT and communication skills

What you will studyWhether you are just starting out, retraining for an exciting new career or wanting to gain qualifications for skills you already possess, the Foundation Degree Web Design prepares you for a career in the digital design industry.Developed in conjunction with recognised professionals, the course is designed to react to industry needs, and equip creative professionals with the tools needed to create an immediate impact in the creative industries. Modules offered may vary from year to year but could include:

• Web pre-production• Typography• Web development fundamentals• Digital imaging• Employability in web design• Work in context • New web technologies• Design for print• Corporate and brand identity• Commercial web projects

How you will learn and be assessedThe course is built around a series of practical assignments which encourage you to investigate the tasks and processes of web design. You develop the knowledge to undertake these assignments through a mixture of lecture, workshop, seminar and self-study activities. Later in the course you will have the chance to carry out live work for external clients.You will be assessed using a variety of methods, but mainly through practical projects which will give you the opportunity to design and build websites.

What’s next?The course has an outstanding reputation for creating employable graduates. Have a look at the footer on the website – www.fda-web-design.co.uk – to see the ever-growing list of alumni and where they now work. The list includes students who are now web designers, web developers, front-end developers, graphic designers, digital marketers and those who have set up their own creative businesses.You also have the option to top up your foundation degree to a full BA/BSc.



Performing ArtsFull-time courses

My journey has taken me from the A Level pathway through to the HND in Performing Arts, enabling me to progress both academically and as a performer. The tutors here give you lots of support, treat you as an individual and push you to achieve your personal best. The course content has been consistently engaging and stimulating, involving exposure to a diverse range of styles, techniques and practitioners. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Wakefield College to anyone.”

Thomas Windle HND Theatre

> HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Dance> HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Musical Theatre> HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Theatre> HND Diploma Music (Popular Music)> BA (Hons) Performance (Top-up)

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All our performing arts and music courses are taught by practising industry professionals and have been designed to help you build a raft of skills which will enable you to succeed in a highly competitive world.

> State-of-the-art facilities at our new performing arts centre which includes The Mechanics’ Theatre, a 160-seat venue created to professional specifications

> Up-to-date specialist facilities at the School of Popular Music at Thornes Park Campus

> Numerous industry-led workshops with professional practitioners

• Live and industry-linked performances and projects


HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Dance

> The Waterton Building> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years> Minimum of 3 days per week plus

evening performances > UCAS Code: 055W

Entry Requirements• 240 UCAS points gained through A

Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject, plus

• Audition consisting of a contemporary technique class including short choreographic tasks and lengthy sequences, a short solo and a written evaluation of the applicant’s own performance

• Applications from mature students and those with non-standard qualifications are welcomed

What you will studyOffering contemporary dance, as well as additional skills in jazz, classical ballet and choreography, this course has professional development at its heart. Whether your chosen path is as a dancer, choreographer, or a teacher, the units of study will allow you to develop your technical and performance skills as well as give you a comprehensive knowledge of the industry itself.You will participate in a number of practical classes across a range of disciplines, as well as study the theoretical concepts of dance from its creation through to presentation. An annual residential, workshops with professional companies and visits to shows are part of this vocational course. Combined with your individual study, these will give you a sound footing from which to enter employment.

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through a wide range of teaching methods: formal lectures, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials and reflective practice.There will be continuous assessment, externally verified, across a range of disciplines.

What’s next?Destinations may include: a performer, community arts worker, choreographer, arts manager or teacher, community dance worker, arts administration or entrepreneur.There is the possibility of progression onto a third year of a degree, top-up course or study for a Certificate in Education.

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I progressed from a BTEC Level 3 course to the HND in Dance. It was nice to stay local and in a familiar environment, and where I could continue to build relationships with my tutors. This year we’ve moved to the new Performing Arts Centre at the Waterton Building. It’s great to have our own city centre building, and the facilities are easily as good as those at Thornes Park.

The HND course doesn’t ignore theory, which is important, but it’s a very practical course with an emphasis on taking part in a diverse range of performances. I’ve learned something new in every unit I’ve completed, and also had the chance to reflect on what I’ve learned. The tutors are really helpful and absolutely passionate about their art forms, and the visits from external professional artists have broadened our horizons. The course sets you up for a range of careers in dance, and I’m already planning to top it up to a BA.”

Emma-Jo DavisHND Dance


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HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Musical Theatre


evening performances> UCAS Code: 2M17


Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject, plus

• Interview, singing audition, participation in dance and acting workshops, plus

• Submission of a critical/reflective self-evaluation


What you will studyProfessional development, industry standard training and academic study are at the core of this course which will give you the opportunity to develop as an original artist whilst gaining a respected and valuable qualification. The units you will study have been specifically chosen to enable you to develop technical and performance skills, to achieve a sound knowledge of the industry and give you optimum scope for accessing further study or employment. Close links with the Theatre Royal Wakefield, working ‘West End’ professionals, a range of theatre visits and an annual residential trip are among the highlights of this exciting and dynamic course.

How you will learn and be assessedA variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to encourage your creative development and bring together theory and practice. These methods will include practical workshops (including those run by professional specialists), interactive lectures, resource-based learning, individual and group work, tutorials, discussions, critiques, rehearsals, residentials, visiting companies, and theatre visits. Individual and group projects will culminate in public and non-public performances.There will be continuous assessment, externally verified, across a range of disciplines.

What’s next?Successful students can continue onto a BA top-up, PGCE or Certificate in Education course at another college or university.Careers in the performing arts industry range from being a performer, community arts worker, arts manager or teacher, or in community performance work, arts administration or entrepreneur.


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HND Diploma Performing Arts (Performance) Theatre

> The Waterton Building> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years> Minimum of 3 days per week

plus evening performances> UCAS Code: 004W

Entry Requirements• 240 UCAS points gained through

A Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject, plus

• Interview and audition consisting of contemporary and classical theatre monologues (2 minutes each), plus

• Submission of a theatre critique • Applications from mature students

and those with non-standard qualifications, are welcomed

What you will studyProfessional development is fundamental to this course, whichever strand of the arts you wish to pursue. Studying a wide range of performance techniques that will enable you to become a versatile performer, you will develop an understanding of the relationship between performer, audience and the material being presented. The course gives students the opportunity to develop as original dramatic artists whilst gaining knowledge of the industry and a valuable qualification.You will learn how to plan and deliver workshops, direct your own performances and develop a strong understanding of how the industry works through a combination of theatrical performance underpinned with conceptual study.

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through a wide range of teaching methods including formal lectures, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials and reflective practice.You will also have the opportunity to participate in professional specialists’ workshops to develop your skills, ranging from physical theatre to stage combat.There will be continuous assessment, externally verified, across a range of disciplines.

What’s next?Close links with Wakefield Theatre Royal, as well as a range of visits and an annual overseas residential, will give you the opportunity to experience different aspects of the performing arts world. Destinations may include a performer, deviser, community arts worker, arts manager, writer, director, teacher, company leader or entrepreneur.There is the possibility of progression onto a third year of a degree, top-up course or study for a Certificate in Education.


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HND Diploma Music (Popular Music)


evening performances > UCAS Code: 113W


Levels or a Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject


What you will studyDesigned for people who have an interest in popular music and have reached a good standard as a musician, this course provides students with a wide variety of performance techniques that will enable them to develop existing techniques as well as acquire new skills and competencies.Whether you wish to gain an in depth knowledge of popular music and the history of the industry, or pursue a career as a performer, producer, composer or teacher, this qualification will give you the underpinning knowledge to achieve longevity in your career.Studying 16 units over 2 years, you will cover a broad spectrum of topics surrounding Popular Music, including the theoretical, historical and technical aspects of the industry, as well as the creative, practical, and performance elements which provide the foundations of the course.

How you will learn and be assessedThe course is predominantly performance-led, where you will learn to create and perform music in context, specific styles and for local and national venues. You will be given opportunities to take part in a variety of work in the wider community, using performance as a platform.Practical classes will assist you in mastering a range of techniques, but you will also learn through formal lectures, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials and reflective practice.There will be continuous assessment, externally verified, across a range of disciplines.

What’s nextDestinations include performer/session musician, studio engineer, songwriter, band/tour manager, film and television writer, journalist, teacher, entrepreneur. There is the opportunity to progress onto the third year of a degree course.


I originally joined the course as a guitarist so I could hide in the background, but when the tutors found out I could sing, they pushed me to the front of the stage. I have always loved singing, but was never confident enough to develop my skills in this direction. Now I can confidently write songs, sing in front of crowds and put myself forward for projects I would have run a mile from before.

My tutors are brilliant – really friendly and approachable. They all have their own styles of teaching, which keeps lessons varied and interesting, and they’re all practising musicians too. We have plenty of opportunities to perform in a variety of settings, and this helps us to get used to working in different venues and environments.

Since joining the course, I’ve become part of a heavy rock band, Temples Fall, and have also developed my own home recording studio using techniques and recommendations from tutors and other students. After the course, I plan to top up my HND to a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, and then go on to teacher training.”

Sophie HarveyHND Music



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BA (Hons) in Performance (Top-up)An Award of Teesside University

> The Waterton Building, Thornes Park Campus

> Level 6> Full-time: 1 year> Minimum of 3 days per week plus

evening performances > UCAS Code: TBC

Entry requirements• Performance based Foundation

Degree or HND• Successful interview and audition

What you will studyThis top-up degree will explore the theoretical concepts associated with Performing Arts or Popular Music and through practical classes you will develop a wide range of performance techniques drawn from world-renowned practitioners and theorists enabling you to become a versatile performer. Areas to be explored include the historical development of creative industries, professional development, and preparation, process and production.

How you will learn and be assessedThe course is predominantly project-based and linked to the industry. You will take part in practical classes and engage in independent and collaborative learning through the use of practical workshops, interactive lectures, resource-based learning, individual and group work, tutorials, discussion, critiques and rehearsals. Other teaching methods include formal lectures, seminars, tutorials, residentials, visiting companies, professional specialists’ workshops and attendance at performances.Individual or group projects will culminate in public and non-public performance and you will have the opportunity to reflect critically on your own performance and that of others.Assessment will be on-going within teaching and learning sessions and will comprise peer and self assessment as well as tutor assessment, externally verified.

What’s next?You may be able to progress to postgraduate study in various aspects of performance.Careers in the Performing Arts or Music industry range from being a performer, studio engineer, songwriter, community arts worker, arts manager or teacher, or in community performance work, arts administration or entrepreneur.



Public ServicesFull-time courses

I’d been out of education for 13 years when I decided the time was right for me to pursue my ambition of a career as a police officer. I enrolled at Wakefield College because the fees are affordable and the quality of teaching is high. The support is excellent - you have regular contact with your tutors and smaller group sizes than in most universities. The course hasn’t just enhanced my understanding of the theory behind law and criminology, it has also provided me with the opportunity to further my career. I am very proud of my achievements so far and joining the Police Community Volunteer team at West Yorkshire Police is the first step to getting into the Police Service.”

Sarah McKeith HND Public Services

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The public services offer a variety of rewarding careers. Wakefield College has developed direct links and partnerships with a range of public service organisations, enabling us to ensure that your course combines the benefits of academic study with real-life experience.

> Teaching staff with recent public service industry experience and extensive professional knowledge

> Varied and interesting learning experience including work placements, visiting speakers and visits to public service institutions

> Smaller class sizes and more tutor contact time than on most university courses

Public Services / Full-time courses


Foundation Degree Public Service ManagementAn Award of Teesside University

> Lightwaves> Level 5> Full-time (apply via UCAS): 2 years> UCAS Code: L490> Part-time (apply direct to College):

3 years

Entry requirements• Minimum 200 UCAS Tariff Points from

suitable Level 3 qualifications with a profile of BCC/MPP or BB/MM, plus

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A*- C• Applications welcomed from

mature learners with extensive work experience (paid or unpaid) and/or professional qualifications

What you will studyThis course is aimed at individuals employed or wishing to be employed in the public services industry. It will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes which are essential for successful performance in public sector working life. Subject to validation, modules are expected to include:• Public sector organisation and behaviour• Criminology and crime reduction• The English legal system• Equality and diversity• Criminal law for public services• Decision making in central and local

government• Psychology at work• Research project• Work in context • Employability

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, practical work, self–directed study and research, visits to and presentations from the public services. There will be a work placement in the second year.The College places emphasis on practical application of the assessment criteria including presentations, portfolios, essays, leaflets and reports, providing a realistic scenario including real life case studies for learners to adopt, as well as making maximum use of work-related practical experience and reflecting typical practice in the sector concerned.

What’s next?This qualification may be useful for learners wishing to take up a specialist role within the public services sector, and can be topped up to a full degree in public services management (or a related subject) by further study.




Sport & HealthFull-time courses

Joining the BTEC Sport and Exercise Science programme at Wakefield College was a new start for me, and immediately I loved the environment and the teaching style. I built great relationships with the lecturers and finished with three Distinctions as well as completing gym instructor and personal trainer qualifications.

My next step was the Foundation Degree in Sport Performance Coaching and I’ve loved every minute of it. With first-class help and support from my tutors I’ve developed my personal trainer business, Accomplish Health and Fitness, completed various other qualifications while working for Wakefield Wildcats and Featherstone Rovers, and I’m set to finish my foundation degree with a Distinction.”

Lewis SamardzijaFoundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching

> Foundation Degree Health Related Exercise and Fitness An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Leisure Management (see new courses) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise and Fitness (Top-up) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Coaching (Top-up) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)



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The demands of the sport, exercise and health sectors are forever changing and expanding. At Wakefield College we continually develop our courses to ensure they meet those demands, combining academic study with work-based learning and experience.

> Partnerships with local sport, fitness and health organisations provide career-boosting technical and professional expertise

> Excellent sports facilities, including a fully-equipped sports laboratory

> Staff with a wealth of industry experience in many different fields


Sport & Health / Full-time courses

Foundation Degree Health Related Exercise and FitnessAn Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years, 2 days per week

(apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: CB69> Part-time: 3 years



suitable Level 3 qualifications, plus• GCSE English and Maths at grade A*- C• Mature students without formal

qualifications but able to show aptitude and experience will also be considered

What you will studyWhether you are looking to embark on a career in health and fitness or wish to develop your knowledge whilst working within the industry, this course will give you the scientific knowledge and experience to reinforce your existing skills.Modules will vary from year to year and some are subject to validation, but topics may include:• Applied exercise teaching• Foundations in nutrition• Exercise physiology• Physical activity, exercise and health• Employability in health related exercise

and fitness• Work in context• Activity, fitness, health and disease• Research methods

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through a combination of methods including formal lectures, seminars, practical work in the lab and independent study.Your achievement is measured through a range of coursework and examinations. All assessments are designed to reflect vocational scenarios where applicable, including report writing, formal presentations, interviews, practical assessments, and case studies.

What’s next?You may wish to top up your qualification to a full honours degree here at Wakefield College.Career opportunities exist in a variety of roles in the sports or health-related exercise and fitness industries such as gym instructor, personal trainer or consultant. Employment in NHS or other health related projects is also possible.



Full-time courses / Sport & Health

Foundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching An Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Full-time: 2 years, 2 days per week

(apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: CX61 > Part-time: 3 years



suitable Level 3 qualifications, plus• GCSE English and Maths at grade A*- C• Coaching qualification in chosen sport

and current participation in coaching activities desirable

• Mature students without formal qualifications but able to show aptitude and experience will also be considered

What you will studyWhether you are looking to embark on a career in coaching or wish to develop your knowledge in your current role, this course will quantify your abilities and give your practice a more scientific foundation. The Foundation Degree in Sport Performance Coaching provides a balanced academic programme which will equip you with the skills and knowledge required for the assessment and enhancement of sports performance. Modules will vary from year to year but topics may include: • Employability in sport performance

coaching • Work in context• Psychological foundations of sport

and exercise• Strength and conditioning• Measurement and analysis of sport

performance• Research and investigative project• Nutrition for sport performance• Physiological measurement and

evaluation of sport performance

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, presentations, practical workshops, live briefs, independent study and work-based tasks. We provide an in-house opportunity for work experience as you will be heavily involved in Wakefield College's Athlete Development Programme which is offered to talented sports people who wish to advance their sporting careers while in education.You will be assessed using a variety of methods including examinations, lab reports, case studies, presentations and reflective logs.

What’s next?As a foundation degree graduate you will have many different options. You may decide to go into employment or top up your qualification to a full honours degree at Wakefield College.Coaching, strength and conditioning, nutritionist, performance analysts are all possible career routes. These will normally require additional study.



Sport & Health / Full-time courses

BSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise and Fitness (Top-up)An Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> Full-time: (apply via UCAS)> UCAS Code: CX6D> Part-time: 1 year


Entry requirements• Foundation Degree in Health Related

Exercise and Fitness, or • Equivalent Level 5 qualification

What you will studyThis is a top-up course designed for those who already hold a Foundation Degree in Health Related Exercise and Fitness or an equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject. The course combines learning experiences which develop a range of academic, vocational and technical skills and employability and key skills relevant to the Health and Fitness industries. With an excellent link with the local Health Authority, wide ranging links with local schools and European work placements, students can expect to develop those skills which employers value.Taught modules may include:• Cardiac rehabilitation• Research methods: process and planning• Lifestyle management and exercise

referral for special populations• The health industry• Dissertation

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will be a combination of formal lectures, seminars, practical work in the lab and independent study.Assessment will be continuous, based on exams, essays, lab reports, journal-style articles and presentations.

What’s next?Further study options depend upon your preferred career pathway. Those who hold the Foundation Degree in Health Related Exercise and Fitness will be qualified to Level 2 by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), while studying on the BSc programme will enable them to work towards Level 3 accreditation (which will require further study and development to achieve).Career pathways include health promotion, exercise referral, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training and community health projects.



Full-time courses / Sport & Health

BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Coaching (Top-up)An Award of Teesside University

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> Full-time: 1 year, 2 days per week

(apply via UCAS)> UCAS code to be confirmed> Part-time: 2 years, 1 day per week


Entry requirements• Foundation Degree in Sport

Performance Coaching, or• Equivalent Level 5 qualification in an

appropriate subject

What you will studyThis is a top-up course designed for those who already hold a Foundation Degree in Sport Performance Coaching or equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject. The course combines work-based learning with academic study, with a focus on meeting the knowledge and skills shortages of the industry. With excellent links with local sporting organisations and schools, students can expect to develop those skills which employers really value. You will study topics such as:• Advanced conditioning and coaching• Applied sports nutrition for performance • Applied physiology in sport performance

and coaching• Research methods – mini project• Dissertation

How you will learn and be assessedThere will be a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, practical work in the lab, work placements and guest speakers.A variety of assessment methods will be used including case studies, work-based projects, presentations, written reports, client assessments and exams.

What’s next?Further study options would be dependent on your preferred career pathway. There are also postgraduate and research opportunities.A variety of potential career opportunities exist: strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer (and other roles within the field of exercise and health), coaching (both elite performers and recreational sportspeople), sport and recreation, and secondary PE teaching (depending on your qualifications and experience).



Access to Higher Education

Full-time courses

For me, studying at Wakefield College was the obvious choice. My previous experience of being a student at Wakefield College had been very positive, and the facilities there are high quality, providing students with access to modern technology, a dedicated support network and access to the internet. The tutors are committed to giving students the best opportunities for the future, and have in-depth knowledge of their specialist subjects.

I am currently studying on the Access to HE Humanities pathway, and the skills I have acquired from this course have enabled me to achieve a place to study Law and Criminology at degree level."

Charlotte Jane Lowrey Access to HE

> Business Management Pathway> Humanities/Social Sciences Pathway> Healthcare Professions Pathway> Science Pathway



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Our Access to Higher Education Diplomas are designed to provide the foundation knowledge and study skills you need if you have been out of education for a while but wish to undertake higher level study. Our four pathways – Business Management, Humanities/Social Sciences, Healthcare Professions, and Science – can lead to a degree and a variety of careers in areas such as law, social work, teaching, nursing, psychology and business.

Funding your Access to Higher Education courseIf you are aged 19-23, depending on your circumstances, you will pay a contribution to your studies. Contact Financial Support on 01924 789304 to discuss what funding may be available to you. If you are aged 24 or over you will be expected to pay full fees, but you will be able to apply for a loan under the Government’s 24+ Advanced Learning Loans scheme to cover the cost of these fees. However, if you complete an Access to HE course and then go on and complete a degree or other recognised Higher Education course, you won’t have to repay the remaining loan for the Access to HE course: in effect, the loan will be written off.To apply for the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan go to www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview.

> High quality courses nationally recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency

> Successful students can progress automatically onto a variety of foundation degrees at Wakefield College

> Science pathway approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Gatsby Foundation – facilitates achievement of Registered Science Technician status


Access to HE / Full-time courses

Access to Higher EducationBusiness Management Pathway

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 3> Full-time> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• GCSE English Language and Maths

at grade A*- C• Evidence of maturity, determination

and organisational skills

What you will studyYou will gain 60 credits by studying three compulsory units:• Study skills• Introduction to business research• Research project or dissertation

plus a mixture of units which include: • Understanding business organisations• Business communication• Financial awareness • Managing people• Law

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions and practical work, plus other directed and private study.Assessment takes place through course assignments and examinations. The Research Project/Dissertation and subject units will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Introduction to Business Research and Study Skills will be ungraded units but are mandatory so students must achieve a pass in order to gain the Access to HE Diploma qualification.

What’s next?The majority of students progress to a degree courses, including the competitively-priced Higher Education programmes offered at Wakefield College such as the Foundation Degree in Management and Business Enterprise or Foundation Degree in Marketing Management followed by the BA (Hons) in Business and Management. Students have progressed to a variety of universities, including Leeds, Leeds Trinity, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam, York, Bradford, Hull and Lancaster. The Access to Higher Education Business Pathway is the first step on the route to many business careers in both the private and public sectors.


Full-time courses / Access to HE

Access to Higher EducationHumanities/Social Sciences Pathway

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 3> Full-time> Daytime attendance, but possible

evening option subject to sufficient demand

> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• GCSE English Language at grade A*- C• Evidence of maturity, determination


What you will studyYou will gain 60 credits by studying three compulsory units:• Study skills• Social science and humanities

research methods• Research project or dissertation

plus, a mix of compulsory and optional units from the following list:• English Language• History• Psychology• Sociology

Students on this pathway may have the option to take GCSE Mathematics if this is required for progression to on to some degree courses, subject to a skills test prior to enrolment.

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions and practical work, plus other directed and private study.Assessment takes place through course assignments and examinations. Each Level 3 unit will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. In addition you will take Study Skills and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Methods units which are ungraded but you must pass them to achieve the qualification.

What’s next?The majority of students choose to progress onto degree level study at a variety of Higher Education establishments.Access to Higher Education Humanities/Social Sciences Pathway is the first step on the route to many careers, including teaching, social work, law, youth work and counselling.If you are interested in degrees in areas such as Social Work you need to have professional or voluntary work experience with vulnerable people. If you are interested in a Primary teaching degree you need to have volunteered or worked in a primary school.


Access to HE / Full-time courses

Access to Higher EducationHealthcare Professions Pathway


Entry Requirements• GCSE English Language, Maths and

Science at grade A*- C• Evidence of maturity, determination

and organisational skills• Applicants must be able to show that

they have paid or voluntary experience in a caring role or healthcare setting

What you will studyYou will study compulsory units in:• Study skills• Introduction to psycho-social methods• Psycho-social aspects of health• Core biology• Human biology• Counselling

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions and practical work, plus other directed and private study.Assessment will be continuous through course assignments and examinations, with each Level 3 unit being graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Introduction to Psycho-Social Methods and Study Skills are ungraded units but you must achieve a pass in these units to gain the Access to HE Diploma qualification.

What’s next?On successful completion of this pathway you can automatically progress on to the Foundation Degree in Health and Wellbeing at Wakefield College or apply to study at degree level at a variety of Higher Education establishments.Access to Higher Education Healthcare Professions Pathway is the first step on the route to careers such as adult nursing, paediatric nursing, mental health nursing and midwifery.Higher Education institutions will only accept applications for Nursing/Midwifery from home students or students with refugee status. It also important to check the entry requirements of individual universities as these change regularly.


Full-time courses / Access to HE

Access to Higher EducationScience Pathway


Entry Requirements• GCSE English Language, Maths and

Science at grade A*-C• Evidence of maturity, determination


What you will studyYou will take three compulsory units:• Study skills• Introduction to scientific method• Research project or dissertation

plus, three optional units chosen from:• Biology• Chemistry• Human biology• Maths• Physics

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions and practical work, plus other directed and private study.Assessment will be continuous through course assignments and examinations.

What’s next?The majority of students choose to progress onto degree level study at a variety of Higher Education establishments.Access to Higher Education Science Pathway is the first step on the route to a range of scientific careers, including radiography, physiotherapy, environmental science, dietetics, forensic science, engineering and many more.


Part-time coursesThe pressures of work and domestic responsibilities mean we don’t always have time to commit to a full-time course of study.

Wakefield College offers a range of part-time programmes which will enable you to gain valuable qualifications while continuing with your busy life.

> Part-time study has been shown to improve self-confidence and encourage personal development

> Employers value part-time study as an indicator of capability and commitment

> Part-time study builds skills and knowledge which can improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace

> Benefits include improved career progression and earning potential

> Flexible entry requirements – experience as well as formal qualifications often accepted

> Same high quality facilities and teaching enjoyed by full-time students



The tutors are good at making sure you utilise your time properly – balancing the demands of working full-time, studying part-time, and getting enough time for exam preparation. Seb Allen, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation Diploma

Business & ManagementPart-time courses


The support from my tutors has been great and the continuous assessment is an advantage compared to an exam-based course. The broad range of skills you learn puts you in a strong position to progress; it’s great and I have recommended the course to a colleague in my office.

It’s difficult to put into words how much I have learnt! I would tell anyone who has the chance to study at Higher Education level to grab it and keep learning. I wouldn’t have been able to progress without it. It’s opened up a whole new field of opportunities that didn’t exist 18 months ago!”

Aimee Willett HNC Business

> HNC Business> HND Business> Foundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management Awarding university to be confirmed

> Foundation Degree Management and Business Enterprise An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Marketing Management An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)



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Business and Management embraces a vast range of industries and commercial enterprises. Our aim is to give students the skills which are attractive to employers and the knowledge which will provide a platform for more advanced study, and to offer flexible, part-time delivery patterns which are ideal for people with work commitments.

Available full and part-time

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course details

> Small class sizes and excellent support> Tutors with relevant industrial and

commercial experience> Chance to take part in real world business

research projects> Flexible entry requirements and delivery


Part-time courses / BusinessBusiness / Part-time courses

HNC Business

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> 2 years> Part-time> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• An A Level, Level 3 Diploma or

equivalent (including Access to HE), plus

• Employment in a business environment, plus

• Appropriate levels of English and Maths

• Applications from mature students with no formal qualifications are welcomed

What you will studyThe HNC is designed for those working in a business environment. Students from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to share their experience and relate what they learn to their own organisations. The course provides a stepping stone to help students develop within their chosen career, whether in general management or in one of the specialisms.You will study four core modules:• Business environment• Managing financial resources and

decisions• Organisations and behaviour• Marketing principlesYou will also take a range of optional modules such as:• Business law• Personal and professional development• Employability skills• Managing human resources• Project management• Research project

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including lectures, classroom presentation, research tasks, group work, exhibitions, workshops, tutorials and self-directed activities. The course can be offered through a blended learning approach.Assessment will be through the completion of coursework and assignments.

What’s next?The HNC can be topped up to an HND and then to a BA (Hons) Business and Management (full-time and part-time pathways available at Wakefield College).You may also wish to study towards a relevant professional qualification.Careers in industry, commerce, the private sector or self-employment can all be enhanced by this qualification.


Part-time courses / BusinessBusiness / Part-time courses

HND Business

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> 1 year> Part-time> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Higher National Certificate in a

business related area with a good profile of attainment, plus

• Employment in a business environment, plus

• Appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy

What you will studyThis programme enables students who have completed the HNC Business to top up their qualification to an HND. Students from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to share their experience and relate what they learn to their own organisations. The course provides a stepping stone to help students develop within their chosen career, whether in general management or in one of the specialisms.Depending on what modules you completed at HNC level, you will study topics such as:• Business strategy• Law• Decision making• Research project• Employability skills• Human resources• Marketing

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including lectures, classroom presentation, research tasks, group work, exhibitions, workshops, tutorials and self-directed activities. The course can be offered through a blended learning approach.Assessment will be through the completion of coursework and assignments.

What’s next?The top-up pathway to a BA (Hons) Business & Management, by completing a further 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time, is available at Wakefield College.You may also progress to study toward relevant professional qualifications.Careers in industry, commerce, the public sector or self-employment can all be enhanced by this qualification.Foundation Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management.


Construction, Building Services Engineering & Civil Engineering

Part-time courses

Wakefield College has helped me tremendously at the start of my professional career. The tutors are very helpful and have lots of experience in the industry. The civil engineering pathway is challenging, but because of the way the course is structured and the help provided by the tutors, it’s manageable!”

Thomas HarperHNC Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering Pathway)

HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)

HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway)

HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)

HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway)

Higher Apprenticeship in Construction and Management



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Construction, building services engineering and civil engineering are three vital industries for the UK economy. They involve many different skills and a whole host of technical, professional and management career pathways. Whatever your particular interests, our courses will prepare you for a bright future in these industries.

> First class, purpose-built facilities at Castleford Campus

> Highly qualified teaching team with a wealth of industry experience

> Small group sizes> Flexible delivery using Moodle and ILT


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HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering Pathway)

> Castleford Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years > Start dates available

September and January> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• An A Level, Level 3 Diploma or • Level 3 qualifications such as City

& Guilds in plumbing or electrical installation, or BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Pathway)

• Those with substantial professional experience in the sector will also be considered

What you will studyThis course provides a specialist vocational programme linked to both the requirements of industry and of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as progression for those who have achieved a Level 3 qualification. It is ideal for people working within a management or design capacity, or those hoping to move into this area of work.Mandatory units:• Design principles and application• Health, safety and welfare• Application of building services

engineering• Group project

In addition you will study:• Applied mathematics • Project management for building services

engineering

You will also have the option to select two units from:• Employability skills • Personal and professional development• Use of ICT

• Work-based learning and assessment

How you will learn and be assessedThrough a combination of formal and informal sessions including practical, resource based learning activities with tutorial back-up, together with work-based learning. Guest speakers and site visits will be an integral feature in order to connect with industry partners.Continual assessment throughout the academic year incorporating both assignment-based work (70%) and presentation work (30%).

What’s next?A key progression from this course is to an HND or to the second or third year of a degree/honours degree in construction and the built environment. The course also provides a progression route to the professional qualifications offered by CIBSE.Career opportunities are available in a wide variety of organisations: multi-national companies, local authorities, the NHS, and educational institutions to small partnerships specialising in particular aspects of Building Services.



HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)

> Castleford Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years > Start dates available

September and January> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Level 3 qualification in civil engineering• Those with substantial professional

experience in the sector will also be considered

What you will studyThis course is intended for civil engineering technicians who wish to broaden their scope and further develop their expertise. You will complete ten units over the two year programme:Year 1• Design principles and application• Science and materials • Applied mathematics • Managing principles and application • Health, safety and welfareYear 2• Group project • Engineering geology and soil mechanics• Civil engineering technology• Structural analysis and design• Site surveying processesIn addition, working with ICE, students can attain Technician Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (TMICE).

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will be a combination of formal and informal sessions that will include practical, resource-based learning, tutorials, theory and concept study, as well as work-based learning. Assessment will be continuous, and administered through presentations, practical exercises and written assignments.

What’s next?A key progression from this course is to the HND in Civil Engineering (available at Wakefield College) or to the second or third year of a degree/honours degree in civil engineering.Careers cover a broad spectrum at home and abroad, with employers including: local authorities, building contractors, power companies, environmental agencies and specialist consulting firms. If you progress to Chartered status you may specialise, move into senior project management or work as a consultant.



HNC Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway)

> Castleford Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years > Start dates available September

and January> Apply direct to College> May be available full-time: please

enquire for details

Entry Requirements• Level 3 qualification in construction• Those with substantial professional

experience in the sector will also be considered

What you will studyA flexible programme designed to develop the skills and knowledge that will help you to gain entry into the professional institutions associated with the sector.• Design principles and application• Science and materials• Applied mathematics• Management principles and application• Health, safety and welfare• Group project• Construction and maintenance

of buildings• Environmental impact of construction• Conversion and adaptation of buildings• Site surveying procedures

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will be a combination of formal and informal sessions that will include practical, resource-based learning, tutorials, theory and concept study, as well as work-based learning. Assessment will be continuous, and administered through presentations (20%), practical exercises (10%) and written assignments (70%).

What’s next?This qualification provides a step on the way to achieving professional status, giving you access to the professional associations connected to the industry.A key progression from this course is to the HND in Construction (available at Wakefield College) or to the second or third year of a degree/honours degree in construction in the fields of management, quantity surveying, building surveying and architecture.



HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering Pathway)

> Castleford Campus> Level 5> Part-time: 1 year> Start dates available September

and February> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Level 4 qualification in civil engineering

or equivalent• Those with substantial professional

experience in the construction sector will also be considered

What you will studyOffering the opportunity for those who have completed the HNC to progress onto Level 5 study, this course provides a vocational programme which links into professional body requirements and qualifications offered by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).It offers a strong sector-related emphasis on practical skills, and develops the requisite knowledge and understanding needed for progression.The study programme involves both work based learning, a research project and four units:• Measurement, tendering and estimating• Applied mathematics• Contractual procedures• Law and contract

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will be a combination of formal and informal sessions that will include practical, resource-based learning, tutorials, theory and concept study, as well as work-based learning. You will also be expected to undertake individual learning during the research project.Assessment will be continuous, and administered through presentations, practical exercises and written assignments.

What’s next?A key progression route is onto full-time study for a degree in civil engineering.The course is designed to provide a progression route to the professional qualifications offered by ICE. Students come from a range of backgrounds, including local authorities, building contractors, power companies, environmental agencies and specialist consulting firms.



HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment (Construction Pathway)

> Castleford Campus> Level 5> Part-time: 1 year> Start dates available September

and February> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Level 4 qualification in construction

such as a 10 unit HNC or equivalent• Those with substantial professional

experience in the construction sector will also be considered

What you will studyThe course is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme that links to professional body requirements and a progression route to qualifications offered by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The programme of study is of one year's duration, the year being divided into two semesters.Semester 1 • Law and contract for Construction and the

Built Environment• Project management• Personal and professional developmentSemester 2• Contractual procedures and procurement• Project design, implementation and

evaluation

• Research project

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will be a combination of formal and informal sessions that will include practical, resource-based learning, tutorials, theory and concept study, as well as work-based learning.Assessment will be continuous, and administered through presentations, practical exercises and written assignments.

What’s next?A key progression from this course is full-time study at degree level.The course is designed to provide those who have decided to forge a career in construction and the built environment with a progression route to the professional qualifications offered by professional associations connected with the sector.



Higher Apprenticeship in Construction and Management

> Castleford Campus/work-based> Level 5> Part-time: 2 years > Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Employment at supervisory or

technician level in the construction and the built environment sectors

• Prior experience and/or appropriate qualifications

What you will studyThis work-based programme allows students to study for an HND in construction, building services engineering or civil engineering while working within the industry. The core units cover the following mandatory areas:• Management of the environmental

impact of work activities• Maintenance of health, safety and welfare

systems in construction and the built environment

• Developing working relationships in construction and the built environment

• Compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements

• Environmental factors and sustainability in construction and the built environment

You will also select additional units according to the pathway of your choice

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn by working on assignments in the workplace relating to each unit of study.To achieve each unit you must gather evidence which shows that you have met the required standard in the assessment criteria. This evidence can be in a variety of different forms and may include direct

observation, oral and written questioning, products of your work, personal statements and/or reflective accounts, professional discussion, assignments, projects, case studies, and witness statements relating to your performance.

What’s next?Further study could be at degree level or professional qualifications. Career opportunities exist in a variety of areas, including:• Architectural technology• Health and safety management• Building services engineering • Project management• Building surveying • Quantity surveying• Civil engineering • Site management• Contracts management • Site engineering• Environment management • Structural engineering


Early YearsPart-time courses

> Foundation Degree Young Children’s Learning and Development An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BA (Hons) Early Years (Top-up) An award of the University of Huddersfield


It’s a challenging and exciting time to be working with children and young people, with new opportunities opening up for practitioners. To take advantage of these opportunities you’ll need broader and higher levels of knowledge and skills than ever before, and Wakefield College’s early years provision aims to give you just that.


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> Small class sizes and excellent support

> Programme accredited by Sector Endorsement for Foundation Degrees in Early Years

> Work experience provides opportunities to gain real-life practice working with children and families

> Innovative assessment methods allow students to become more autonomous and enterprising in their learning


EngineeringPart-time Courses

I decided to do the HNC Mechanical Engineering to increase my knowledge of the industry I work in. I work for Craven Fawcett, part of Group Rhodes, one of Europe’s largest Original Equipment Manufacturers in its field. I am a Business Development Executive and recognised that the HNC Mechanical Engineering would be beneficial to my role and give me a better understanding of the industry, which would in turn help me to provide a better service to our clients and increase potential business opportunities.

My employer has been extremely supportive and flexible whilst I have been studying; I have also been training for the Commonwealth Games for the Ladies Double Trap in Clay pigeon shooting and I’ve just been ranked 18th in the World in the World English Sporting competition Ladies category and my employer has been very supportive about that too. So, working, studying and competing has kept me very busy and the support I have had from my tutors and the College has been very important and really helped me.”

Victoria BoweringHNC Mechanical Engineering

> HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering> HNC Mechanical Engineering> Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Leadership


Wakefield College’s courses in electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering have been recognised as setting the standards across the region for many years. These courses provide the first steps on the way to Chartered status and a rewarding career, and the structure of these programmes enables high level qualifications to be achieved through one day per week attendance at College.


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> Professional teaching staff who also have extensive light and heavy engineering experience

> Learning activities which are linked to real industry examples

> Purpose-built facilities with well-equipped workshops and outstanding teaching spaces


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HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

> Castleford Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Advanced Level Certificate/Diploma, or relevant Level 3 qualification • Applications are welcomed from those

with relevant industry experience, or mature students via Accreditation of Prior Learning or Experience

• Interview

What you will studyThis is a vocationally-focused qualification which will give you the key concepts and practical competencies which are required by Technical Engineers involved in the design, control, installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic equipment and processes. Over two years you will study a number of modules, which may include:• Mathematics• Electrical principles • Utilisation of electrical energy• Electronics• Engineering science• Digital electronics• PLCs• Project

How you will learn and be assessedPractical work carried out in industry-standard workshops will be underpinned by classroom-based theory and learning, lectures, laboratory work and the use of relevant computer packages. You will undertake individual projects and group tasks which will allow you to develop both your knowledge and skills.Assessment will take the form of coursework, assignments and phase-tests throughout your period of study.

What’s next?The HNC opens the door to progression to an HND, foundation degree, or degree in engineering.The qualification enhances career progression and gives the knowledge which underpins supervisory roles within the engineering industry.


Part-time courses / EngineeringEngineering / Part-time courses

HNC Mechanical Engineering

> Castleford Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Advanced Level Certificate/

Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

• Applicants with relevant industry experience, vocational qualifications or other Level 3 qualifications will be considered

• Interview

What you will studyThis is a vocationally-focused qualification which will give you the key concepts and practical competencies which are required by Technical Engineers within the design and manufacturing industries.Over the two years you will study a number of modules which may include:• Mathematics• Engineering science• Project work• CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/

Manufacture)• Mechanical principles• Hydraulics/pneumatics

How you will learn and be assessedPractical work carried out in industry-standard workshops will be underpinned by classroom-based theory and learning. You will undertake individual projects and group tasks which will allow you to develop both your knowledge and skills.Assessment will take the form of coursework, assignments and phase-tests throughout your period of study.

What’s next?The HNC opens the door to progression to an HND, foundation degree, or degree in engineering.The qualification enhances career development and provides supplementary knowledge to underpin supervisory roles within the engineering industry.

Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture

> Castleford Campus/work-based> Level 4> Part-time: 2 years> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate

discipline, plus• BTEC Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent)• Students must be working full-

time within the mechanical/manufacturing or electrical/electronic engineering industry

• Interview

What you will studyThis course is ideal for those working in the engineering sector who wish to take up managerial roles. The course consists of mandatory units on:• Complying with statutory regulations and

safety requirements• Planning and managing a project• Solving engineering problems

You will also select optional units from an extensive list and study Functional Skills.As well as the work-based element of the course, you will attend College to complete an HNC in either mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering on a one day per week basis.

How you will learn and be assessedLearning and assessment will be carried out through assignments produced at your workplace.

What’s next?This course will help you to move into a management role within the engineering sector or to progress to an HND or foundation degree in an appropriate discipline.

Engineering / Part-time courses




Sport & LeisurePart-time courses


Flexible delivery is the hallmark of our undergraduate courses in the expanding field of sport and leisure, allowing you to study right up to bachelor’s degree level at Wakefield College.


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> Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

> Foundation Degree Health Related Exercise and Fitness An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> Foundation Degree Sport Performance Coaching An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BA Leisure and Management (see new courses) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise and Fitness (Top-up) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)

> BSc (Hons) Sport Performance Coaching (Top-up) An Award of Teesside University (Subject to Validation)


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> Partnerships with local sport, fitness and health organisations provide career-boosting technical and professional expertise

> Excellent sports facilities, including a fully-equipped sports laboratory

> Staff with a wealth of industry experience in many different fields

Sport & Leisure / Part-time courses


Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 21 weeks> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Level 3 Certificate in Sports

Massage Therapy

What you will studyYou will study two units:• Practical anatomy and physiology for

sports massage• Applying massage methods to prevent

and manage injury

Through these units you will develop:• Advanced massage techniques• Advanced palpation skills• Skills in the analysis of posture and range

of movement• Skills in the critical evaluation of massage

strategies and methods

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through practical and theory sessions in College. Self-directed study and practice outside College will help you develop your knowledge and skills. Some work will be set for you to complete outside College.You will complete a portfolio of evidence which may take a variety of forms: observed work, witness statements, written and oral questioning, assignments and case studies. You must undertake at least 100 hours of sports massage on a range of clients in different environments and this must be documented in your portfolio.

What’s next?This course will further a career as a freelance sports massage therapist working with a client base of professional and amateur sports performers. Alternatively you may gain employment in gyms, health clubs, sporting facilities or spas.You could progress to Higher Education level study in sports therapies.



Teacher TrainingPart-time courses

My self-esteem was not good before I joined Wakefield College; I was conscious that I had not achieved much in the way of academic qualifications at school or anywhere else for that matter. Now, thanks to the amazing support from my Wakefield College tutors, my confidence, sense of achievement and pride in my own accomplishments have all greatly increased, and I also hold a teaching qualification which enables me to help young students to make the same sort of progress themselves.

I would recommend this course to anyone who is undecided as to whether to enter Higher Education or not. Wakefield College helped me to help myself."

David MeredithCertificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)

> Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training> Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) An award of the University of Huddersfield

> BA/BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development An award of the University of Huddersfield

> Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy> Diploma in Teaching ESOL


Wakefield College offers higher level courses ranging from professional development programmes for those already engaged in teaching or training to qualifications providing a start on the road to becoming a fully qualified teacher. These courses are delivered on a flexible, part-time basis allowing you to combine study with work and other commitments.


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> Dedicated teacher education training room

> Current trainees include people with expertise in business management, communications, computing, construction, engineering, English, health and social care, hospitality, learning difficulties and disabilities, leisure, maths, media, NHS training, Police and Fire Service training


Teacher Training / Part-time courses

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> Part-time: 24 weeks > Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Qualifications or experience in desired

subject, plus• Ability to log 30 hours teaching

practice, plus• Reasonable levels of language,

literacy and numeracy

What you will studyThe Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a first stage teaching qualification which has a teaching/training practice requirement. It is an ‘in service’ qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in England. This qualification is also suitable for those delivering education and training in any learning environment.Candidates who successfully complete this qualification will have a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners. They will be able to use initial and diagnostic assessments and plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning. They will also be able to assess learning and use appropriate resources to support effective learning.

How you will learn and be assessedLearning is a combination of formal taught sessions, resource-based learning, directed self-learning and reflection on the practice of teaching. The qualification will be assessed by a combination of assignments and observation of teaching or training. Simulation of teaching (micro-teaching) is not permitted for this qualification.

What’s next?The course is a recognised basic teaching qualification and can lead to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Alternatively, it may be possible to APEL into the second year of the Certificate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education.

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Part-time courses / Teacher Training

Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) An Award of the University of Huddersfield

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5, 6> Part-time: 2 years (1 year with APEL)> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• You should be in employment as a

teacher or trainer for a minimum of 100 hours (50 hours in any 1 year) at a recognised training organisation/establishment

• Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable if undertaken on behalf of a charity (registered with the Charities Commission), plus

• Cert Ed - Level 3 qualification and significant experience in your subject area, or

• PGCE - a first degree or equivalent, plus relevant work experience and a Level 3 qualification in the subject you teach (if different from your degree subject)

What you will studyThe Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) are professional qualifications appropriate for teaching in Further Education colleges, Higher Education, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings outside the schools sector.Graduates normally work towards a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Those with other appropriate qualifications may work towards a Certificate in Education (CertEd). Both qualifications are structured around four 30 credit modules (two in each year) based on different aspects of teachers’ work such as designing learning materials, assessing students, and evaluating learning and teaching.

How you will learn and be assessedPractical aspects of the course will assist you in gaining experience that will develop your competencies in the planning of teaching and learning. You will undertake project and academic work, including studying critical reviews, quality assurance and professional issues in formal lectures, tutorials and group work.You will be assessed through assignments and by providing evidence of achievement. Observations of your teaching (four per year) will be conducted by tutors and mentors.

What’s next?It is a Government requirement that all those working in the Further Education sector should hold a teaching qualification. The growth of the lifelong learning sector should enhance your career opportunities. Those who complete the Certificate in Education could proceed to the BA or BA (Hons) in Education and Training. Those who complete the PGCE may wish to progress to a master’s degree.



BA or BA (Hons) in Education and Professional DevelopmentAn Award of the University of Huddersfield

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> Part-time: blended learning> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Certificate in Education and/or

relevant professional experience to claim credit toward a degree

What you will studyCombining theoretical study with transferable skills, this course is particularly relevant for those wishing to progress from a Certificate in Education to an undergraduate degree in order to enhance their career in education and training and related fields.Year 1• Advanced professional practice• Improving teaching and learning• Critical education

Year 2 - Unclassified degree• Reflexive study

Year 2 - Honours degree• Research methodologies• Major study• Reflexive study

How you will learn and be assessedThe course is delivered using a blended learning approach which has six different elements: an induction day school in Year 1, three day schools in each year, online learning and networking, online and paper based assessment, a teaching and learning festival in each year, and online and face-to-face support at the centre you have chosen to study with.The induction day school, day schools and teaching and learning festivals will be held on Saturdays and are to be based at your nearest regional centre. Face-to-face support for each module will be given at Wakefield College.Modules are assessed through a range of assignments, investigative reports and presentations.

What’s next?As well as potential career progression opportunities, on successful completion you could progress to the MA Professional Development (with specialist routes), MSc Multimedia and e-Learning or the Doctor of Education (EdD).


Part-time courses / Teacher Training

Diploma in Teaching English: LiteracyCity & Guilds

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Part-time: 1 year > Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• A generic teaching qualification

(e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS), plus• Evidence of Level 3 literacy skills, plus• Currently employed to teach basic

adult literacy for a minimum of 50 hours

What you will studyDelivered in association with City & Guilds, this is an integrated continuing professional development (CPD) certificate for literacy teachers.You will study three modules: • Literacy and learners• Literacy theories and frameworks• Literacy, learning and teachingThese modules will help you develop your subject specialist knowledge and subject teaching skills.

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including taught sessions, group discussions, directed tasks, presentations, self-study, tutorials and workshops. Assessment will be continuous and based on written reports and a portfolio of evidence, as well as a minimum of four teaching observations.

What’s next?Career progression opportunities within the learning and skills sector.

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Diploma in Teaching ESOL City & Guilds

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Part-time: 1 year > Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• A generic teaching qualification (e.g.

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS), plus• Evidence of Level 3 literacy skills, plus• Currently employed to teach ESOL for a

minimum of 50 hours

What you will studyDelivered in association with City & Guilds, this is an integrated continuing professional development (CPD) certificate for adult ESOL practitioners.You will study three modules: • ESOL and learners• ESOL theories and frameworks• ESOL learning and teachingThese modules will help you develop your subject specialist knowledge and subject teaching skills.

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will be delivered through a variety of teaching methods including taught sessions, group discussions, directed tasks, presentations, self-study, tutorials and workshops.Assessment will be continuous and based on written reports and a portfolio of evidence, as well as a minimum of four teaching observations.

What’s next?Career progression opportunities within the ESOL learning and skills sector.

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Professional Courses

I started studying at Wakefield College with the ILM Level 3 Course which helped me to get a promotion a few years ago. Since then I have done the Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and a BA Honours degree in Business and Management which have both helped me progress in my career and become a manager.

Now I’m doing the CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership which is providing me with a view on the strategic side of management. The assignments are linked to work so the course is valuable for my career development and performance in the workplace. The class sizes at Wakefield College are relatively small which is an advantage because they allow for more one-to-one interaction with the tutors.”

Pablo Rodriguez-BozzoAdministrator and Special Projects Manager at Leeds South and East CCG

CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership

> Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma in Accounting

> Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy

> Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate in Human Resource Management

> Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Certificate or Award in Management & Leadership

> Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Certificate or Award in Strategic Management & Leadership

> Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate in Marketing

> Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Diploma in Marketing

> Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply

> Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

> Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply



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Wakefield College offers a range of courses leading to the qualifications of respected professional bodies which are leading names in their sectors. These qualifications can boost your career in accounting, human resources, management, marketing, and purchasing and supply.

> Flexible delivery – daytime or evening attendance options available in many cases

> Blended learning approach

> Delivered at Wakefield City Campus, five minutes’ walk from Westgate railway station


Professional Courses - Accounting

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Diploma in Accounting

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> Part-time over 1 year: 1 day per week

(day release) or 2 evenings per week> Daytime attendance required at

5 - 7 sessions of computer based examinations


Entry Requirements• Accounting Level 3, plus• Appropriate literacy and

numeracy levels

What you will studyThe Level 4 Diploma in Accounting is part of a suite of major qualifications for technician level accounting staff. You will study four mandatory units:• Financial statements• Budgeting• Financial performance • Internal control and accounting systems

plus two specialist units from:• Business tax• Personal tax• External auditing• Cash management• Credit control

Not all units will be offered every year. All units are based around the work of the working accountant and include an understanding of book-keeping and the ability to prepare financial statements to publication level, tax returns to conform to HMRC requirements and various internal management reports.

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will take place both in the classroom and in the workplace.There will be computer-based assessments and projects, as well as the submission of work-based evidence supported by a testimonial from a line manager.

What’s next?Upon achieving Levels 3 and 4 students may apply for membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).Students may progress to further accounting qualifications with one of the Chartered bodies. Students who are members of the AAT will normally get exam exemptions from the Chartered Accounting bodies.

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Accounting - Professional Courses

Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy

> Wakefield City Campus/Workplace> Level 4> 2 years> Part-time: 1 day per week in College> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) in

Accountancy, or• AAT Level 3 in Accounts• All students will need Level 2

English and Maths

What you will study• Financial statements• Budgeting• Financial performance• Internal control and accounting systems• Business tax• External auditingPlus business-related modules to be confirmed�

How you will learn and be assessedThe majority of your skills and knowledge will be developed through your employer and the job that you do. This will be complemented and supported by your planned training programme incorporating attendance at College to complete the relevant Accounting and Business units.Assessment will be continuous and take place in both the workplace and the College. There will be a combination of computer-based assessments and projects or work-based evidence.

What’s next?The Higher Apprenticeship in Accounting will equip you for a career in accountancy and provide you with the qualifications to pursue professional status through the Chartered Accounting bodies.


Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate in Human Resource Management

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Part-time: 1 year (1 afternoon and

evening per week)> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Employment as an HR

practitioner, plus• Level 3 Certificate in HR Practice

(or equivalent), or• Significant HR experience and

demonstrable literacy skills

What you will studyThis Intermediate Certificate is ideal for those working in HR Management who wish to develop their careers. Topics covered include:• Developing professional practice• Business issues and the contexts of

human resources• Using information in human resources• Employee engagement• Contemporary developments in

employee relations

• Improving organisation performance

How you will learn and be assessesThis is a mainly classroom-based course, but the learning environment is very interactive with group work and class discussion featuring prominently.There are no examinations, as the course is continually assessed throughout the year.

What’s next?This Intermediate Certificate will help you to pursue Associate Membership of the CIPD, and will enhance career prospects for more senior roles in HR. Progression would be to the CIPD Level 7 course.

Professional Courses - Human Resources

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Management and Leadership - Professional Courses

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Diploma, Certificate or Award in Management and Leadership

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> 2 months (Award), 5 months

(Certificate), 10 months (Diploma) or 1 year (Extended Diploma)

> Part-time: 1 afternoon or evening per week (Award and Certificate), or 1 afternoon and evening per week, plus a 2 day extended learning experience (Diploma and Extended Diploma)


Entry Requirements• Appropriate levels of English and

Maths, plus• A background that will enable you to

benefit from the programme as an aspiring/practising middle manager

What you will studyRecognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this course develops the skills needed by aspiring managers and leaders and is designed to develop your management competencies whatever your industry or organisation type.The Extended Diploma covers a wide range of topics, including: • Personal development• Information• Performance• Finance• Marketing• Quality• Project management• Recruitment and selectionFor the Extended Diploma you will need to achieve 62 credits, and for the Diploma, 38 credits. For the Certificate, you must achieve 13 credits (3 units), and for the Award, 6 credits (1 unit).

How you will learn and be assessedThe programme is delivered using a range of techniques including lectures, group work, case studies and technology.There are no formal examinations. Assessment is through a programme of assignments and a work-based project.

What’s next?The Extended Diploma facilitates progression to Level 7 courses such as the Award, Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (pathway available at Wakefield College).CMI accreditation will support career enhancement across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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Professional Courses - Management and Leadership

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Extended Diploma, Diploma, Certificate or Award in Strategic Management and Leadership

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 7> 2 months (Award), 5 months

(Certificate), 10 months (Diploma) or 1 year (Extended Diploma)

> Part-time: 1 afternoon or evening per week (Award and Certificate), or 1 afternoon and evening per week, plus a 2 day extended learning experience (Diploma and Extended Diploma)


Entry Requirements• A degree, or a Level 5 management

qualification and appropriate managerial experience

• Mature students who have significant managerial experience, but lack the formal qualifications, will complete a pre-entry assessment

• All students will need appropriate levels of English and Maths

What you will studyRecognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), these qualifications require managers and aspiring managers to build on their strategic management and leadership skills and to focus on the requirements of implementing their organisation’s strategy.The Level 7 Diploma covers a wide range of topics, including: • Personal development as a

strategic manager • Strategic information management • Organisational direction • Organisational change • Financial management • Human resource planning • Strategic marketing• Strategic performance management • Conducting a strategic

management projectFor the Extended Diploma you will need to achieve 66 credits, and for the Diploma, 39 credits. For the Certificate you must achieve 13 credits (a minimum of 3 units), and for the Award, 6 credits (1 unit).

How you will learn and be assessedThe programme is based upon classroom learning including lectures, learner research, group activities, formal presentations, case studies and reflective practice. Work-based application is evidenced through a series of module assignments. In addition a short extended learning experience is used to help experiential learning. Assessment will be through the completion of assignments.

What’s next?The Level 7 Extended Diploma offers the opportunity for progression to the second year of the MBA at the University of Huddersfield.

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Marketing - Professional Courses

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate in Marketing

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> 2 years> Part-time: 1 evening per week> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• 2 A Levels, or• A general degree, or• CIM Introductory Certificate in

Marketing Level 2 or 3, or• NVQ or SVQ Level 3, or• International Baccalaureate • All students will need appropriate

levels of English and Maths

What you will studyThe CIM Certificate provides a useful introduction to marketing covering a broad range of disciplines - ideal if you are in a junior position or are looking to enhance your credentials.To develop your practice, skills and knowledge, modules cover a broad range of topics including:• Essentials of marketing• Assessing the marketing environment• Marketing information and research • Stakeholder marketing

How you will learn and be assessedLearning will take many formats including formal lectures, group discussions and presentations, case studies, practical exercises and further reading. The course will be offered through a blended learning approach.Assessment will be continuous in the form of assignments, case studies and examinations.

What’s next?This qualification will confirm your commitment to marketing and willingness to develop your skills.It provides the foundation for progression to the Professional Diploma in Marketing (pathway available at Wakefield College).

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Professional Courses - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Diploma in Marketing

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> 2 years> Part-time: 1 evening per week> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• CIM Certificate in Marketing or

Marketing Practice, or• A Marketing or Business degree where

at least one third of the credits are in Marketing, or

• Edexcel (BTEC) HNC/HND in any subject, or

• NVQ or SVQ Level 3 Marketing, or Level 4 in any subject, or

• 3 years' marketing management experience

• All students will need appropriate levels of English and Maths

What you will studyThis qualification is ideal for marketers who are concerned with managing the marketing process at an operational level, as well as those who are looking to build on the knowledge gained at Professional Certificate level with a future marketing management role in mind.You will learn how to write and execute a marketing plan, as well as develop operational skills and competencies through units in:• The marketing planning process, • Delivering customer value through

marketing• Project management in marketing• Managing marketing

How you will learn and be assessedYou will learn through interactive sessions which will include formal lectures, presentations, group work, IT based material and the discussion of current marketing practice through case studies and self-directed study. The course will be offered through a blended learning approach.You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and assignments.

What’s next?This course will further your career in marketing management as well as provide the opportunity for further study toward the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing.

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Purchasing and Supply - Professional Courses

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Diploma in Procurement and Supply

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 4> Flexible duration - modular> Part-time: 1 afternoon and/

or evening per week> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• 2 subjects at GCE A Level, plus• 3 additional subjects at GCSE grade

A*-C or equivalent, or• Any professional qualifications

deemed by the Institute to be equivalent or in advance of the above, plus


What you will studyThe award of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership is the hallmark of the professionally qualified in this sector. It is increasingly being demanded by employers as a key to appointment and promotion. Holders of the Professional Diploma are entitled to full CIPS membership and to use the letters MCIPS after their name. To achieve this, students need to complete, either by examination or approved exemption, the Diploma, Advanced and Professional Diplomas.The Diploma consists of five compulsory units:• Contexts of procurement and supply• Business needs in procurement and supply• Sourcing in procurement and supply• Negotiating and contracting in

procurement and supply• Managing contracts and relationships in

procurement and supply

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, individual and group presentations, workshops, research tasks, guest speakers and exhibitions and there will be some blended learning.Examinations for the different modules take place in November, March and May.

What’s next?Progression is the CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

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Professional Courses - Purchasing and Supply

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 6> Flexible duration - modular> Part-time: 1 afternoon and/or

evening per week> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• CIPS Advanced Diploma in

Procurement and Supply, plus• 2 subjects at GCE A Level, plus• 3 additional subjects at GCSE grade




What you will studyThe award of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership is the hallmark of the professionally qualified in this sector. It is increasingly being demanded by employers as a key to appointment and promotion. Holders of the Graduate Diploma are entitled to full CIPS membership and to use the letters MCIPS after their name. To achieve this, students need to complete, either by examination or approved exemption, the Diploma, Advanced and Professional Diplomas.The Professional Diploma consists of three compulsory units:• Leadership in procurement and supply• Corporate and business strategy• Strategic supply chain management

Plus two optional units from:• Supply chain diligence• Programme and project management• Legal aspects in procurement and supply

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, individual and group presentations, workshops, research tasks, guest speakers and exhibitions. The course will be offered through a blended learning approach.Examinations for the different modules take place in November, March and May.

What’s next?You could progress to a variety of master’s degrees in areas around procurement, logistics and supply chain management.

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Purchasing and Supply - Professional Courses

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

> Wakefield City Campus> Level 5> Flexible duration - modular> Part-time: 1 afternoon and/or evening per week depending on module chosen> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• CIPS Diploma in Procurement and

Supply, plus• 2 subjects at GCE A Level, plus• 3 additional subjects at GCSE grade




What you will studyThe award of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership is the hallmark of the professionally qualified in this sector. It is increasingly being demanded by employers as a key to appointment and promotion. Holders of the Graduate Diploma are entitled to full CIPS membership and to use the letters MCIPS after their name. To achieve this, students need to complete, either by examination or approved exemption, the Diploma, Advanced and Professional Diplomas.The Advanced Diploma consists of three compulsory units:• Management in procurement and supply• Managing risks in supply chains • Improving the competitiveness of

supply chains Plus two optional units from:• Category management in procurement

and supply• Sustainability in supply chains• Operations management in supply chains

How you will learn and be assessedTeaching will take a variety of formats including formal lectures, individual and group presentations, workshops, research tasks, guest speakers and exhibitions. The course will be offered through a blended learning approach.Examinations for the different modules take place in November, March and May.

What’s next?Progression is to the Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

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Work-Based Learning

I work as a Quality and Training Officer for Barnsley Council. To safeguard my career prospects I decided to gain a Level 4 qualification in Learning and Development and looked around at various providers. I chose Wakefield College on the recommendation of colleagues and because the course at Wakefield seemed the best fit with my job role.

I can’t speak too highly of my Assessor. She was friendly and approachable, gave invaluable feedback and had a gift for making difficult concepts easy to understand. I didn’t have to attend College - she came to my workplace for meetings and based a lot of my work around assignments. I hadn’t studied for a number of years, but my Assessor made the task much less daunting than it might have been."

Carol Beaumont Diploma in Learning and Development

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> Programmes tailored to suit your job role and career aspirations

> Flexible delivery to meet your requirements

> Assessor support in the workplace


Work-Based Courses - Learning and Development

City & Guilds Award in Learning and Development

> Wakefield City Campus/Workplace> Level 4> 4 – 8 months> Part-time: individual attendance

and support programmes agreed at induction

> College attendance and workplace observation required


Entry Requirements• Employment in an appropriate job role

to collect a portfolio of evidence, plus• Appropriate levels of literacy and

numeracy

What you will studyThe mandatory unit is:• Principles, theories and practices of

learning and development (six credits)You must also achieve a further six credits by choosing from the following six units:• Identify learning needs of organisations• Develop learning and development

programmes• Evaluate and improve learning and

development provision• Provide leadership and direction for own

area of responsibility• Plan, allocate and monitor work in own

area of responsibility• Manage the achievement of customer

satisfactionThe choices you make will be guided by the content of your role and your tutor will support you in making the best choices to meet your needs.

How you will learn and be assessedYou will receive individual coaching and support that will enable you to put together a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence in Learning and Development practice.You will be assessed using a variety of methods including professional discussion, verbal questions and answers, and observation of you working with your learners by your tutor.

What’s next?The Award can be topped up to achieve the full Diploma which is an ideal qualification for advanced practitioners wishing to move into training management roles.

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Learning and Development - Work-Based Courses

City & Guilds Level 4 Qualifications in Quality Assurance

> Wakefield City Campus/Workplace> 4 - 8 months per qualification> Part-time: work-based> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Practitioners need to be working with

assessors in a centre or organisation in a role which will allow them to demonstrate practical competencies

What you will studyThis suite of qualifications replaces the previous V1 internal verifier award. They reflect the quality assurance of assessment processes and practice of qualifications within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and provide practitioners with recognition, through qualification, of excellence in quality assurance practice.The Level 4 qualifications for Quality Assurance consist of three separate qualifications:• Level 4 Award in Understanding the

Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

How you will learn and be assessedYou will receive individual coaching and support that will enable you to put together a portfolio of evidence to prove your competence in internal quality assurance practice.You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including professional discussion, verbal questions and answers, as well as an observation by your tutor of you working with your learners.

What’s next?These are essential qualifications for anyone conducting internal quality assurance of assessment processes and practice, or wishing to quality assure vocational qualifications accredited within the QCF framework, and who does not hold the D34 or V1 (with proof of currency).

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Work-Based Courses - Management

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) NVQ Diploma in Management

> Work-based> Level 5> Part-time: 12 – 18 months> Assessor contact every 4 – 6 weeks> Apply direct to College

Entry Requirements• Employment in a managerial role –

suitability for the course to be assessed by an NVQ assessor, plus


What you will studyThis course has been developed for managers who have responsibility for allocating work, resource management, controlling limited financial budgets and contributing to wider activities such as change programmes.You will study four mandatory units:• Development and implementation of

operational plans• Working productively with stakeholders• Providing leadership and direction• Planning changeYou will then choose from a range of optional units to find the best fit for your own job role.

How you will learn and be assessedYour NVQ assessor will work with you to plan and assess your practical work in the workplace. You will submit a portfolio of work-based evidence, which will include reports of events, witness testimonies and other relevant documentation.

What’s next?The qualification will provide career enhancement opportunities through demonstrating your willingness to develop.There is the option to progress to further higher level ILM qualifications.

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Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

> Work-based> Level 5> Flexible delivery planned around

your requirements> Regular meetings with your

Assessor either in your workplace or at College


Entry Requirements• Employment in a supervisory role

within the health and social care sector• Appropriate levels of English

and Maths

What you will studyEnabling you to build on your managerial and care competencies, or gain recognition for existing skills, the Diploma allows you to follow one of six pathways, depending upon your background within Health and Social Care. These include children and young people's residential management, children and young people's management, children and young people's advanced practice, adults' residential management, adults' management, and adults' advanced practice.Core units of study are shared by all pathways:• Using and developing systems that

promote communication• Promoting professional development• Championing equality, diversity and

inclusion• Developing health and safety and risk

management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people's settings

• Working in partnership in health and social care, and children and young people's settings

How you will learn and be assessedThe award is based on work-based performance. Your Assessor will work with you to plan and assess your practical skills in the workplace. The bulk of your learning will therefore be in the workplace, but training and support will be provided at College to ensure that you are meeting the required standard.You will be required to compile a portfolio of evidence of your competence and knowledge, which your Assessor will help you to prepare.

What’s next?You are likely to be an assistant or deputy manager involved in running a facility providing services for vulnerable children, adults or both. The Diploma could take your career in a new direction within adult or children's care services. It will confirm that you have the necessary competence to run a care centre or nursing home, and is also relevant to a wide range of other health and social care settings.Further study may include foundation degrees and other Higher Education courses.

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General Enquiries: [email protected] Course Information: [email protected]

Website: www.wakefield.ac.uk

All Wakefield College Guides and Prospectuses are available in text

format on the College website.

Alternative formats are available on request, such as large print, Braille,

British Sign Language video, audio tape and CD Rom.

Telephone 01924 789228 for details.

Wakefield City Campus, Margaret Street,

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2DH

Thornes Park Campus, Thornes Park,

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8QZ

Castleford Campus, Thunderhead Ridge,

Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 4UA

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