NVQ2 Deatils RC FT Prospectus 2012

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Full-time Course

and ApprenticeshipGuide

201213


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Welcome 2

Visit us 5

Find out more 6

Choose Reading College 8

How to apply 11

Find your perect way to learn 13

Find your level 15

Look over the subject options 16

Plan your route 18

Love your surroundings 20

Get involved 26

Let us look ater you 28Have extra help with fnances and ees 31

ContentsDisclaimerThe courses described in our prospectus

are those expected to be on offer during the

20122013 academic year. Every effort has

been made to ensure the accuracy of theinformation contained in this prospectus.

Reading College reserves the right, however,

to introduce changes including the addition,

withdrawal or restructuring of courses. It is

important to note that places on courses are

subject to availability, and that the courses

themselves may be subject to a viable

number of students enrolling. The contents

of this prospectus therefore do not form a

contractual obligation on Reading College

to provide any courses described in it.


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A levels 34

Access 46

Apprenticeships 54

Art, Graphics and Fashion 62

Business, Finance and Proessional Studies 70

Care, Childcare and Health 78

Catering and Hospitality 84

Computing and IT 90

Construction and the Built Environment 96

Engineering 102

English and Maths 108

Foundation Learning and Preparation or Work 114

Hairdressing and Therapies 120

Motor Vehicle 130

Music, Media and Perorming Arts 134

Plumbing, Gas and Heating 142

Public Services 146

Reading College at Reading Girls School 150

Science 152

Sport 156

Travel and Tourism 160

Courses

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Welcome

Dear Student

Thank you or your interest in Reading College and or reading our

guide or ull-time courses and Apprenticeships.

Never beore has there been so much choice o courses post 16.

At the college there is a programme which will suit all interests or

levels. What will help you to decide?

Think about what you would like to do ater this course ostudy. You might be interested in moving into product design

engineering in the uture and would be choosing at this point to

study a Science and Maths A level programme, or a BTEC Level 3

Engineering programme, or joining an engineering company on an

Advanced Apprenticeship.

You might want to go into the caring proessions but not yet have

achieved both English and Maths. You would do your Maths or

English alongside a Level 2 Health and Social Care programme,

progress then onto Level 3 and then into a job, an Apprenticeship

or onto higher education to do a Childcare degree at the college.

Our ocus is to help students succeed in their programmes

at the college, but also to be well prepared or whatever they

choose to do next. All courses include employability skills

because we want students who come to Reading College to

have an edge in the employment market; to develop the attitudes,behaviours and resilience to succeed in the workplace, and eel

good about themselves.

We set high expectations and standards at the college, but

in a riendly environment. Students will achieve more i they

are stretched, but also i they eel condent and happy.

I look orward to welcoming you to whatever course you

choose to study.

Lesley Donoghue

Principal



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A B C D E F G

Reading College Campus, Kings Road

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Visit usKings Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4HJ

Tel: 0118 9554300

Reading College is located at the edge o Reading town centre.

The Kings Road campus is easily accessible rom surrounding

towns like Wokingham, Bracknell, Farnborough, Basingstoke,

Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead and Slough.

Train

There are regular train services into Reading Station rom

nearby towns and London Paddington. The Kings Road campus

is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk rom Reading Station.

Youll nd the latest train services and times at www.trainline.com

or www.nationalrail.co.uk

Bus

Reading Buses and Arriva operate regular services that stop

along the Kings Road.

Reading Buses: Routes 13, 14, 17.

Arriva; Routes 800, 850.First Group; Route 190.

Thames Travel; Routes 126, 127.

There is a preerential rate or students on some weekly travel

tickets during term-time (including evenings and weekends).

The latest times and routes can be ound on the bus company

websites: www.reading-buses.co.uk, www.arrivabus.co.uk or

www.thames-travel.co.uk

BikeThere is a large number o bike racks or students wishing

to cycle to college.

CarCar parking is available to students who live more than our

miles rom the campus. Car parking permits are issued on a rst

come, rst served basis, although spaces are not guaranteed.

Special car parking spaces and access are provided or those with

disabilities. The college is accessible directly rom the A4 or the

town centre. Junctions 10 and 11 o the M4 motorway are within

easy reach. Further directions can be ound on the college website.

The Loddon Bridge park and ride buses stop just beyond the

college at Kings Road/ Huntley & Palmers.

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Website

Visit our website www.reading-college.ac.ukto browse our

courses or search or a particular course.

Open evenings

Come to one o our open events to nd out what we have to oer,

tour the campus and talk to sta and students about the options

open to you. You may already have a specic course in mind and

you will be able to meet some o the teaching team to discuss your

application. Our teaching and support teams will also be on hand i

you have any unanswered questions.

Wednesday 2 November 2011 6pm8.30pmWednesday 8 February 2012 6pm8.30pm

Wednesday 16 May 2012 6pm8.30pm

Summer advice days

Wednesday 17 August 10am7pm

Thursday 25 August 10am7pm

Taster sessions

The best way to nd out about the course you are interested in is

to take part in a taster session. On taster sessions you can join a

class, meet the teaching team and have a look around the college

acilities. Dates to be conrmed.

Advice Centre

Drop in to talk with one o our Advisors about our courses, ees,

nancial help and other support with your application.

Tuesday or Thursday: 8.30am6.30pm (4.30pm during holidays)

Monday, Wednesday or Friday: 8.30am4.30pm

Telephone enquiries:

0800 371 434 (available 8.30am4.30pm)

+44 118 955 4300 (rom outside the UK)

E-mail enquiries:

[email protected]

Findoutmore

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Find the best route to your goals

We oer a wide range o dierent course types covering many

subjects that lead to a job. From the technical to the creative,

or rom academic to job-related, there is something or everyone.

Not only is there a wide range o subjects but also dierent

progression routes and levels to cater or all learners. Our varied

courses oer the chance to learn a new skill or subject, or build

on existing knowledge. Find out more on page 13.

Focus on your uture employment

Your entire learning experience is geared to making you

employable regardless o whether you choose a vocational or

general academic route. Skills and knowledge or employment

are developed not only on your own but through events, trips,

work experience and leisure activities.

Learn in industry standard acilities

To be up to speed with the latest developments and technologies,

modern acilities are needed. At the college we have industry

standard acilities allowing students to learn in well-equipped

surroundings using the latest technology. There are purpose-built

workshops or engineering, motor vehicle and construction and

our Gas and Energy Centre in Wokingham is an industry standard

training and assessment environment. Also there is a multi-million

pound Art and Design Centre and Digital Media Centre on site

and new, state-o-the-art catering and hair and therapy training

acilities, including commercial hair and therapy salons and a busy

student-run restaurant. Find out more on pages 21 and 24.

Beneft rom support that is as individual as you are

Our students oten tell us that they nd our sta incredibly

supportive. Personal tutors support the pastoral, academic

and social needs o students. They will regularly monitor your

attendance and progress and will agree an individual learning

plan with you to help achieve your target grades. There are also

specialist sta available to deal with specic support needs you

may have. Our goal is to ensure that all students have a happy

and rewarding time and move on successully to urther study or

employment and our committed sta can make sure this happens.

Find out more on page 28.

Prepare well or your next step

Studying at a college oers a dierent experience to learning at

school. Many students nd college a more adult and proessional

environment. With this goes more responsibility to manage your

time and studies. Students nd that this extra responsibility and

discipline is good preparation or when they move on to university

or into employment.

Learn rom the experts

Sta teaching at the college are well qualied in their subject area.

All our vocational courses are taught by proessionals who have

relevant sector experience and expertise gained rom working in

the areas they are teaching. We introduce you to some o our sta

urther on in this prospectus and hope you will come to meet them

at one o our next open event.

Enjoy the experience

To help enhance their study there are plenty o opportunities or

students to explore dierent activities. Many students nd that

working within the local community, be it through volunteering or

work experience, can help their personal development. The college

organises such opportunities but also arranges events and

visits to involve students. On campus theres plenty to stimulate

you, including the colleges own radio station. Our wide-ranging

opportunities give you a chance to experience more and meet

others. Find out more on page 26.

How Reading College will give you the edge

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1. Consider all your options

Beore choosing your course, it pays to look at all your options.

Think about what you want to be good at and what interests you.

Do you want to ocus on learning that will take you in a particular

career direction or do you want to opt or more general learning.

I youre not sure or i your are looking or inspiration, then contact

our Progression Advisors on employmentandcareers@reading-

college.ac.uk or speak with your Connexions Personal Adviser.

2. Choose your course

We have a wide range o courses available, within many subjects

and at diering levels. Your predicted exam grades can sometimes

help you decide which level to enter at. For inormation or advice,

browse our website, look in the ollowing pages, contact one o

our Advisors, or come to one o our open events. Were waiting

to hear rom you.

3. Send us your application orm

Once youve made your decision the easiest way to apply is online

at www.reading-college.ac.uk. I you preer, complete and return

the application orm at the back o this prospectus. Our courses

are very popular and many ll up quickly so it is worth sending your

application as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. Once your

orm is received well send you a letter with details o your interview.

Apply beore 18 May 2012 or a guaranteed interview and oer.

The oer we make may be conditional on a reerence or on

achieving certain GCSE grades.

4. Attend your interview

We interview all our ull-time applicants and this is your chance to

ask any urther questions about the course to make sure its the

right one or you. We want to get to know you, hear why you want to

start the course and be impressed by your enthusiasm. You will

need to bring along your latest school report.

5. Accept your place

We will normally oer you a place on the day o your interview and

we will ollow this up with a letter. We then ask you to conrm your

acceptance in writing.

6. Keep in touchBetween your interview and the start o term we will keep in regular

contact with you and send you inormation about preparing or

college and enrolment.

7. Enrol

Students with conrmed places have preerential treatment at

enrolment and will be allocated an enrolment appointment. I you

dont get the grades needed or your course, dont worry, were

likely to have a similar course at the right level or you.

I at any point youre unclear about what to do, have a query

or are not sure o your options then please speak to us.

Our Advice and Admissions team is here to help and can

be contacted on 0800 371 434.

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A levels (AS/A2)

A level courses last two years. In the rst year, you will study three

or our subjects at AS level. When you gain an appropriate pass

in these exams you can go on to the second year where you

typically take three subjects at A2 to make up the ull A level.

These qualications are the traditional route to university and

are assessed externally through exams and, or some subjects,

also coursework. You will have regularly marked classwork and

homework. AS levels are stand-alone qualications, valued at

hal an A level.

Access to Higher Education

Completion o an Access course can provide returners to

education with a stepping stone to university or to HE study in

specialist colleges. The courses cover a range o subjects and,

as they are one-year programmes, the content will not be as

comprehensive as that o A levels or other two-year Level 3

courses. You dont need any ormal qualications to do an Access

course, but beore you are oered a place you will be required

to complete numeracy and literacy assessments to ensure that

you are able to work at the required level.

Vocationally Related Qualifcations (VRQs)

Extended Diplomas, Diplomas and Cer ticates are work-ocused

qualications in a wide range o subjects linked with specic

areas o work. The college oers three levels and entry grades

vary according to the level. At Level 3 the Extended Diploma is

the equivalent o 3 A levels and, depending on the standard o

work, is graded either as a Pass, Merit or Distinction (D). A student

completing the Extended Diploma could have a grade prole o D,

D, D which is the equivalent o 3 A levels at grade A and earns 360

UCAS points. Universities give conditional places based on either a

grade prole or points system. Our analysis o successul students

shows that students who have already studied VRQs at school and/

or have GCSE grade proles o mainly C thrive on the VRQ route

and achieve grades that enable them to progress to university.

Level 2 and 1 Diplomas are each one-year programmes that

prepare students or the next level. Entry requirements or these

courses are typically GCSEs at grade D or the Level 2 and or Level 1

GCSE grades below D or no qualications.

Find your perectway to learnWe oer a range o dierent course types, aimed at a wide range o learners. Some choose a vocationalroute and others preer a more general or academic route. To help you think about what type o course

would suit you, please read on.


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NVQs (National Vocational Qualifcations)

NVQs are competence-based qualications. This means that

they certiy that you have reached the standard o reliable

skills that are required to operate proessionally in the industry.

To gain an NVQ you may need to practise thoroughly the basics

o practical skills in a variety o situations and also be assessed on

the job in a real work situation. We oer both Apprenticeships and

college-based courses leading to NVQs. Many students progress

rom our ull-time courses to jobs where they can gain NVQs

part-time alongside work.

BTEC Level 3 or Level 4 Foundation Diplomain Art and Design

BTEC Foundation is strongly recommended or students wishing to

pursue a Higher Education course in the visual arts. It is an intensive

and highly creative course studied over one year (normally ater

A levels) that is specically designed to help students specialise in

an art discipline such as Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Photography

and Graphic Communication. The level o the Diploma you receive

depends on how well you do in the optional units; the grading is

dependent on your Final Major Project unit.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to earn, get a qualication and gain

on-the-job skills. They combine training at the college with gaining

practical skills rom employment. Each Apprenticeship consists o

a ramework o qualications that includes practical competence

(NVQs), necessary technical knowledge (VRQs), and Functional

Skills. These are specied by the industrys own skills body.

Foundation learning options

Courses are available in a wide range o subjects or people who

want to gain a nationally recognised qualication, but are not

yet ready or learning at Level 2. They help build skills, enhance

employability, increase knowledge and boost condence. They are

also useul to explore a subject that interests you. Our oundation

options include the vocational pathways as well as courses or

those who want to ocus on Maths and English skills. We also have

Horizons programmes i you have learning diculties.

Functional Skills

Functional Skills are those practical skills in English, Maths and

ICT that you need in everyday work and lie situations. They are

requently the key to gaining a job or entry to a course at the next

level up. Our ull-time vocational courses have these skills built in,

so you naturally gain condence in using them in real lie situations.


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Find your levelOur ull-time courses and Apprenticeships span several levelsso you are sure to fnd the right place to start learning with us.College course level Examples o courses at this level at

Reading College

Who might be suited to this level o study?

4 Art and Design BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma Those intending to study art and design at higher

education who want rst to explore specialisms and

build a strong portolio

3 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma

Level 3 NVQ

CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

A levels Access to Higher Education Diploma

Typically you will have 5 A*C grades at GCSE (6/7 or

A levels) and/or Functional Skills Maths and English

at Level 2; oten we ask or specic grades in some

subjects. Vocational courses also accept those applying

with Level 2 vocational qualications, usually with

Merit or Distinction

2 BTEC Level 2 Diploma

Level 2 NVQ

CACHE Level 2 Certicate

Level 2 Apprenticeship

GCSEs

Access to Education Diploma

Typically you will have GCSEs at grade D or a vocational

qualication and Functional Skills Maths and English at

Level 1

For some courses a skills assessment is required

1 BTEC Level 1 Diploma Level 1 NVQ

Level 1 Foundation Diploma

Level 1 Foundation Pathways

Level 1 Awards, Certicates and Diplomas

Oten there are no entry requirements, however manystudents at this level have GCSEs grade DG

Entry Entry Level Awards, Certicates and Diplomas

Horizon Courses

Usually there are no ormal entry requirements but

evidence o commitment to learning is expected

The above is intended for guidance only.

For exact course entry requirements, please see our course descriptions in the following pages and/or our course information pages on www.reading-college.ac.uk.


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Look over thesubject optionsOur courses are designed to give you the opportunity to progressrom your starting point through to higher levels o learning.

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Course Entry Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

A levels

Access programmes

Administration

Art, Design and Fashion

Bricklaying

Business and Finance

Care/Health and Social Care

Carpentry and Joinery

Catering and Hospitality

Childcare

Computing and IT

EFL and ESOL

Engineering

English and Maths

Hair and Therapies

Motor Vehicle

Music, Media and Perorming Arts

Painting and Decorating

Plastering

Plumbing, Gas and Heating

Public Services

Science

Sport

Teacher Training

Travel and Tourism

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Plan your routeRoutes to Higher Education and EmploymentThere is a variety o routes to get you to university. As well as the traditional academic route o A levels, there are vocational courses atLevel 3, Access courses, Apprenticeships or other Level 4 courses. You can g o into employment via a variety o routes as well including

working and studying at the same time via NVQs or Apprenticeships.

Qualification Level

AdvancedApprenticeship

HigherApprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship route

Degree

A levels,Access

GCSEs

GCSEs atschool

GCSEsat school

General route

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3

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Employment

Level 4 Diploma/Foundation

Degree

Level 3Diploma/NVQ

Level 2Diploma/NVQ

Level 1Diploma/NVQ

Entry Levelcourses

Vocational route

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Love yoursurroundingsAt Reading College we believe that our students deserve only

the best. We want you to learn in stimulating and comortablesurroundings with access to state-o-the-art acilities.

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Blast 1386Radio Station

Students have the chance to pick up

broadcasting skills via the colleges

own radio station.

The Kitchen atReading CollegeWe have brand new on-site kitchens and

restaurant or our catering and hospitality

students to learn and gain experience in

industry standard acilities. The restaurant isopen during term-time or meals prepared

and served by our students.

Digital ZoneThe latest technology is available

or students on art, design, music

and media courses. The specialist

computer suites include an impressive

range o high specication Apple Mac

digital imaging equipment and industry

standard sotware packages.

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IT resourcesThere are PCs available to students

throughout the college. Every classroomhas a dedicated PC and ceiling-mounted

digital projector and most are equipped

with smart boards

ReectoryCompetitively priced hot and cold ood

is available throughout the day and early

evening. Vending machines are also located

around the college or snacks and drinks.

Study ZoneTo ensure students have resources to

aid their study, the library service on

campus oers an array o inormation

resources and inormation services. Study

Zone sta can oer guidance in locating

inormation, help with reerencing and

training in using electronic resources. The

well-stocked library oers study space or

both groups and individuals with access to

PCs. Scanning, printing and photocopying

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Music and media acilitiesAlongside our live perormance space, we have ve band

rehearsal rooms ully equipped with PA systems, drum kits,guitar and bass amps, keyboards and DJ rigs and three digital

Pro Tools recording studios. Additional acilities include three

Apple Mac music/media computer labs providing Logic Pro,

Pro Tools, Reason and Final Cut Pro sotware. Our TV and

video production resources include a ully equipped TV

studio with green screen capabilities. The acility provides

students with the opportunity to use a proessional range o

video production equipment and cameras or their lm and

video productions.

Perorming arts spacesOur specialist perorming arts acilities include a ully-

equipped workshop theatre space with lighting rig,

ull-range sound system and projection acilities anda dance studio with mirrored walls and ballet bars.

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The Salon atReading CollegeOur brand new salons oer hairdressing,

barbering, beauty therapy and

complementary therapy treatments.

Our students are able to learn in industry

standard acilities and gain client experience

in these working salons. Treatments are

on oer during term-time or students,

sta and the general public.

Sports acilitiesThe college recently opened an on-site

exercise training centre. We have a

partnership agreement with Reading

Borough Council, giving excellent access to

sports halls, playing elds and indoor and

outdoor sporting acilities. Through this

partnership our students can get involved

in volunteering and work experience, plus

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Technology Centreand constructiontraining acilities

Our construction workshops are ully equipped

or students to learn the practical skills or jobs

in bricklaying and building services, plastering,

plumbing, gas installation, heating and

ventilation, painting and decorating, wall and

foor tiling and wood trades. The Technology

Centre includes mechanical engineering

workshops with the latest industry speciedequipment, an electronics lab and IT acilities

running the latest CAD and engineering

sotware. It also houses the motor vehicle area

where the workshops are ully equipped to

MOT standards. The Gas and Energy Centre

in Wokingham is a purpose built site or the

training and assessment o people working in

the plumbing, heating and ventilation sector.

Visual arts studios

and workshopsOur specialist art and design studios have

purpose-built studios and workshop areas

providing specialist spaces or developing

creative skills, including ceramics, wood

and metal, printmaking, ashion, textiles

and photography.

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Get

involvedOur ocus at Reading College is to develop skills thatmake you ready or your place in the world o work.All students need to gain skills and experience that make them attractive to employers whether

they are on a college course leading directly into work or whether they want to go to university

rst. We try to make it easy or you to get involved in a wide range o opportunities at the college.

Some activities are open to everyone whilst others are course-specic. All students need to do is

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The Students Union

Being a student involves joining in, having un and having your say.

Once registered, you automatically become a member o the

Students Union. Students can take part in the wide range o teams

and societies rom sports to cinema or seek advice. You can

also become a student representative and have your say in college

decisions and give other students a voice. Theres plenty to get

involved with whilst youre a student at the college.

Student representation and mentors

Each year we invite our course representatives to work with us to

improve the college experience. I you are a student representative

you will get involved in many activities including our College LearnerForums to eed back on what is working well and what could be

better. Student mentors are appointed and trained each year to

work with course tutors and provide peer support to new students

who may need some help or just want somebody to talk to.

Trips at home and abroad

Some subjects organise trips abroad so that you can experience

new sights and cultures such as the annual A2 Philosophy trip

to Athens. Many o the trips are course-related so students canboost their knowledge in relation to their studies. Art and Design

students go to London to visit museums and galleries such as

the V&A. In addition to local study trips, students are also given

the chance to boost their personal development. BTEC Business

students attended an Outward Bound Teams and Leaders

residential course at Ullswater in Cumbria. Trips involving team

and condence building activities are oten arranged.

Exploring your next steps work or study

A number o employers visit the college to discuss career options

with students. Previously, John Lewis, Boots, Prudential, KPMG and

Kaplan have visited the college. An employment and careers air

also takes place annually, allowing students to meet employers

and discuss their options. Trips to inormation airs and open days

at universities are arranged or those students interested in higher

education and we host a higher education inormation evening or

students and their parents in the autumn term.

Getting competitive

Students oten have the chance to take part in competitions

both locally and nationally. For example, students have taken

part annually in the Skillbuild competition to demonstrate their

trade expertise. Our partnership with Reading Rockets oers

selected students specialist basketball training in an England

Basketball Academy. Those chosen can learn training methodsand techniques and represent the college in competitions.

Giving something back

We work with a number o volunteering organisations to enable

students who wish to take part to contribute to the local

community. Many nd voluntary work worthwhile and helpul

in their personal development as well as in building a strong CV.

Students have volunteered at Reading College as well as or

London Irish Rugby Club, St. Johns Ambulance, Meadway FootballClub, Oxam , the British Red Cross, NACRO and the Thames Side

Church Ministry.

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Accommodation

To help in your search or accommodation, we have posted

an inormation sheet on our website advising on types o

accommodation and useul contacts. Further help can also beound at www.direct.gov.uk by typing student accommodation

in the search box.

The Employment Shop

The Employment and Careers Service provide expert inormation,

advice and guidance to help you with career planning and

decisions, whether they involve employment or urther study.

Various acilities, including vacancy bulletins, employer airs,

options events and the careers inormation library and on-lineresources are available to help guide you.

Many courses at college include a work experience placement

and the Employment and Careers team will support you to nd

a placement and give you guidance and support to get the most

out o your time on placement. The team nds and advertises

vacancies with local employers and can provide ocused support

to help you nd a job, either through job seekers workshops or

personal support with job hunting.

Reading Recruit

New or 2012 is a service that will help nd job opportunities or

people who want to become and apprentice. This is a ree service

or local employers. See page 56 or details.

Multi-aith chaplaincy

Our First base multi-aith chaplaincy oers support and guidance

in condence. There is also a dedicated multi-aith quiet room or

use by all students and sta or quiet prayer, thought or meditation.

Counselling services

Our student counsellor is on hand to provide individual support or

you in a sae and condential environment i you need to discuss a

personal problem.

Disabled student support

Our dedicated disability team supports students with a wide range

o disabilities. The team can provide advice and inormation on a

wide variety o issues. I you have an enquiry regarding a disability,specic learning diculty or long-term medical condition, please

call 0118 955 4583.

International students

Most o our courses are open to students rom overseas.

The college runs an introductory course or new international

students who will be studying ull-time in September. Activities are

held throughout the year so international students can socialise,

meet new riends and visit places o interest.

Learning Skills team

We work with students who require additional support to succeed

on their course, particularly on courses rom Entry Level up to

Level 2. Based on initial assessments taken early in your course,

we will contact you to identiy your specic support requirements.

We can then provide extra help to ensure you achieve your

ull potential.

Personal tutors

As a ull-time student at college, you will be assigned a named

personal tutor who will be there to answer your queries, help you

with any diculties and enable you to make the most o your

time here. You will also have a one to one session with your personal

tutor on a regular basis ocussing on your individual needs and

helping you monitor your progress.

Advice Centre

Our Advice Centre is a one-stop-shop or inormation and advice.

Our riendly team can help with a range o queries, including course,

ee and nancial or welare support enquiries. The on-site centre

is open throughout the week and no appointment is necessary

just drop in. Alternatively you can call the team on 0800 371 434.

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Under 19? Study ree

I you are an EU citizen and under 19 years o age at the star t o

the academic year (31 August 2012), you do not pay tuition, exam

or registration ees. However, on certain courses there may be

additional costs or course materials.

19 or over and need a Level 2 qualifcation?

I you have yet to gain a ull Level 2 qualication such as ve

GCSEs (at grades AC) or an NVQ Level 2 you could study without

paying the tuition ee (but exam and other course-related ees are

still payable as applicable). Contact us to nd out i you qualiy.

19 to 25 and need a Level 3 qualifcation?

I you have yet to gain a ull Level 3 qualication such as two

A levels or an NVQ or vocationally related qualication at Level 3

you could study without paying the tuition ee (although the exam

and other course-related ees are still payable as applicable).

Contact us to nd out i you qualiy.

Unemployed and seeking work?

You may be able to study or ree i you are in receipt o Jobseekers

Allowance or are on benets and actively looking or work.

Please ask or more inormation.

Please note that the government provision or ee remission or

students aged 19 and above is subject to change so please speak

with an advisor or the latest inormation.

Payments

Fees must be paid at enrolment. However i your course costs

are over 150 there is the acility to pay in instalments.

Haveextrahelp with

nancesand ees

For many students,their course will be ree.For others, they maybe able to study ata reduced cost.

An outline o some o the

help available ollows.

I you have any questionsyou can speak to anAdvisor on 0800 371 434

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The 1618 fnancial support scheme

Worried about the cost o being a student? We have our bursaries

and other nancial support to help you. From travel, course

materials and accommodation bursaries to childcare costs, ouradvisors are here to help you overcome any nancial obstacles you

may ace while studying at Reading College. Awards will be made

subject to und availability, so early application is recommended.

Learner Support Fund or students 19+

We operate a und specically aimed at those home/EU students

who are on a low household income or an income-based benet

and may experience signicant nancial diculty whilst they

study. Subject to availability, the und may be able to assist with thecost o childcare, travel, materials and other course-related ees.

You will need to complete a Learner Support Fund application and

provide relevant evidence o your household income. This und

is very limited, so money may not be available even i you meet

eligibility requirements. Contact us to nd out more.

Proessional and Career Development Loans

A Proessional and Career Development Loan could help you pay

or learning that enhances your job skills or career prospects. Itsa bank loan so you would have to pay it back once youve let your

course. However, you dont pay interest or the period when youre

in learning. For more inormation visit www.direct.gov.uk/pcdl or

call 0800 585 505.

Discount Bus Travel Scheme

In partnership with Reading Buses, we operate a discount bus travel

scheme within the Reading area or students under 19. You can buy

a weekly bus pass giving you unlimited travel on Reading Buses ora reduced rate. Contact the travel desk on traveldesk@reading-

college.ac.uk

Care to Learn

I you are a young parent under 20, the government initiative Care

to Learn can help pay or your childcare and related travel costs

while youre learning. Further inormation can be ound at

www.direct.gov.uk and typing care to learn in the search unction,

or by calling the Learner Support helpline on 0800 121 8989.

Studying away rom home?

I you live outside the local area you may qualiy or unding to help

with your accommodation costs. I Reading College is outside o

a reasonable daily travelling distance o your home, there is not

a similar course available to you locally, and it will be your rst ull

Level 2 or Level 3 qualication, you may be able to claim nancial

support. Other criteria apply, and unortunately these unds are

not available or international students.

Financialsupport schemes

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A levels

To enhance the learning experience o students, an extensive

enrichment programme is available. Students are given plenty o

opportunities to take part in a wide range o activities and curriculum

visits to increase their subject knowledge and personal development.

On oer is a wide choice o subject areas including business and

social sciences. Some students also choose to study an additional

qualication to give them the edge in applying to university. These

qualications include AS level Critical Thinking and the Extended Project

Qualication (EPQ). The EPQ is well regarded by universities as it helps

develop your research, independent learning and presentation skills.

It also carries the same number o university points as an AS level subject.I you have six GCSEs grade A* to C you will be able to study three

AS level subjects. I you have seven or more GCSE subjects you will

be able to study our AS level subjects.

Our students have gone on to:

Anglia Ruskin University

Bangor University

Bedordshire University

Birkbeck University

Birmingham City University

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth Institute

BPP

Brighton University

Bristol West o England

University

Brunel University

Buckinghamshire

University

Cardi University

Coventry University

Cumbria University

De Montort University

East London University

Hertordshire University

Imperial College London

Kent University

Kings College London

Leicester University

Liverpool University

London Metropolitan

University

Manchester Metropolitan

University

Middlesex University

Oxord Brookes University

Plymouth University

Portsmouth University

Reading University

Southampton University

Southampton Solent

University

Roehampton University

Surrey University

Sussex University

Swansea University

Westminster University

Winchester University

The Sixth Form Centreprovides high qualityteaching and learning,allowing students toprogress onto highereducation study.In 2011, the majorityo our students weresuccessul at getting intotheir preerred university.

Alternatively A levels canhelp launch you into theworld o work.

There is extensive support

available or students to help

with decision-making at this

important time. All students

benet rom having a personaltutor who can oer advice on

applying to university or entering

employment. Throughout your

time studying, specialist sta will

support and guide you.

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Accounting A level

Level 3

Duration: One year or AS level and

an additional year or A level

Course Code: 2SF ASS A47R

This course will provide you with an

understanding o company accounts,

accounting systems and the eects o

the economic, legal and technological

change on accounting. You will learn

how to produce and interpret somenancial documents. These accounting

skills are useul in a number o jobs and

careers and this course provides an ideal

background or someone planning a

career in accountancy.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English

Language and Maths. A minimum o a

D grade at AS allows you to progress on

to your second year o study.

Progression

You could progress into an accounting

Apprenticeship or on to work as an

accountant within a business or consider

urther study with an accounting or

business-related Foundation Degree or

degree course.

Art and Design A level

Level 3




This course includes both the practical

and theoretical study o art, covering

drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking

and contextual studies. A combination o

studio work and specialist workshops oer

the opportunity to research and explorematerials, techniques and processes

to produce successul and eective

art. You will gain rst-hand experience

o art works and the development o a

range o practical skills, knowledge and

understanding.

Entry requirements


Language and Art. You will also need to

bring a portolio to interview. A minimum

o a D grade at AS allows you to progress

on to your second year o study.

Progression

You could progress to the Art and Design

BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma at

Reading College. Alternatively you could

progress directly on to an art-based

degree course.

Biology A level

Level 3




I you want to learn more about Biology

then this A level, combining theoretical

and practical work, can increase your

understanding. It covers a range o

topics, including cells and molecules,

and develops your practical and researchskills. You will also learn theories on the

contribution o science to the economy

and society. You will be taught in our well-

equipped laboratories and the course

includes a residential eld trip.

Entry requirements


Language, Maths and a single science

subject (Human Biology, Biology or Health

Studies) or Core and Additional Science.

A minimum o a D g rade at AS allows you to

progress onto your second year o study.

Progression

This course can lead to uture study in the

areas o Veterinary and Medical Studies,

Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,

General Biological, Plant, Animal and

Environmental Sciences.

Vocational Science Route

I you wish to study more practical,

applied science, you can apply to study

either the BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 Applied

Science Diplomas. Both o these courses

incorporate units o study covering Physics,

Biology and Chemistry. See page 155

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Chemistry A level

Level 3




Studying Chemistry can help you

understand the world around you and the

dierent substances in it. You will study

in our specialist laboratories and develop

a greater understanding o the general

principles o Chemistry. Our experiencedsta will increase your understanding o

chemical elements and compounds. An

A level in Chemistry is essential or most

healthcare-related or science-based

degree courses.

Entry requirements


Language and Chemistry, grade B in Maths

higher tier, grade C in Core and Additional

Science. A minimum o a D grade at AS

allows you to progress on to your second

year o study.

Progression

You could progress on to a science-based

degree such as Biochemistry, Chemistry,

Microbiology or consider a health-related

proession.








or details.

Business Studies A level

Level 3




This course will provide you with a good

overview o business as a whole, with a

particular ocus on enterprise. You will

also learn about our business areas:

marketing, nance, people management

and operations. Your study will also involvestrategic thinking about business infuences

and setting up a small business.

Entry requirements



D grade at AS allows you to progress

onto your second year o study.

Progression

You could progress on to urther study

o a business-related subject at higher

education level or alternatively enter the

employment market.

Critical Thinking AS level

Level 3

Duration: One year


The Critical Thinking AS level can help

develop your reasoning skills and prepare

you or the academic and intellectual

demand o higher education. The course

can also help uture employment and

personal development. You will explore

concepts, terms and techniques that willenable you to refect more constructively

on your own and others reasoning.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grades A* to C including

English Language.

Progression

This subject will allow you to progress

on to a wide range o higher education

courses and is well respected by higher

education institutions.

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Drama and TheatreStudies A level

Level 3




I you are a creative person who would

like the opportunity o studying a mix o

practical and theoretical subjects then the

Drama and Theatre studies A level is a good

option or you. You will be taught in ourwell-equipped classrooms and perorming

arts area which include acilities or acting

and theatre production. The college also

has good links with local theatre companies

who regularly visit and make use o these

acilities. This subject package can lead to

a wide range o progression opportunities.

Entry requirements


Language. You are also required to attend

an audition. A minimum o a D grade at AS


year o study.

Progression

This subject could lead to higher level study

in a related subject, or employment.

Amy WalesA2 Law, Philosophy, English and History

Why this course?

I am studying or my A levels because I intend to go to university next year.

I really enjoy studying here as the teachers are so helpul and always willing

to oer advice and support. The classes are interesting but un with a

mixture o tasks, some more challenging than others.

What next?

Amy recently received an A grade in A level Law, A grade in A level English

Language and Literature and a B grade in Philosophy. She also was awarded

the Sixth Form Star Award or greatest Overall Contribution to th eSixth Form. Her A level results will enable her to study or a Law degree

at the University o Reading where she has also be awarded the Reading

University Alumni Bursary Award which will provide her with nancial

support during her degree. Following her degree course Amy hopes to ull

her ambition o becoming a solicitor.

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English Language andLiterature A level

Level 3




You will study literary texts such as

plays, novels and poems but the course

concentrates more on learning and

developing the skills o language analysis.

This is urther developed by the study oconversations, interviews and speeches

and there is a whole new vocabulary o

linguistic terminology to become amiliar

with. You learn in this course o study to

look at language through a microscope

and to recognise how much social and

cultural values underpin everyday language,

but you still continue to explore the literary

heritage o the past.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grades A* to C including a grade

B in English Language. A minimum o a D

grade at AS allows you to progress on to

your second year o study.

Progression

This is a popular course, blending wellwith many other subjects. The course

will improve your writing and analytical

skills and teach you to read between the

lines. You would be welcomed on a range

o higher education courses.

English Literature A level

Level 3

Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level


This course is designed to continue your

GCSE English Literature studies. It provides

you with an introduction to the discipline

o advanced literary studies and presents

opportunities or reading widely and or

making creative and inormed responses to

each o the major literary genres o poetry,

prose and drama. You urther develop your

analytical skills through study, evaluation

and comparison o literary texts. The

course places a premium on reading to

encourage enjoyment o literary studies

and on extended writing to present an

inormed personal response.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grade A* to C including a B

grade in English Language. A minimum o

a D grade at AS allows you to progress on


Progression

English Literature is a well-regarded

course, combining well with many other

subjects and is welcomed on a range o

higher education courses. It will improve

your analytical and writing skills or the

study o literature in higher education, or

vocational qualications or or direct entry

into employment.

Film Studies A level

Level 3



Film Studies approaches lm in much the

same way as English Literature approaches

novels. You will look at lm industries rom

around the world as well as how dierent

nations use lms to promote ideas/

attitudes. It is or anyone who wants to

understand why lms are so important to

our understanding o the world, and why

lms move us emotionally.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs A* to C and a C grade in English.

A minimum o a D grade at AS allows you to

progress on to your second year o study.

Progression

You could progress on to higher education

studies in Humanities or Arts. Alternatively

you could nd employment working or a

production company or undertake work

experience in the industry.

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Further MathematicsA level

Level 3




To continue to develop your Maths,

problem-solving and analytical skills,

this course allows you to study urther

core areas. This subject includes algebra

and unctions, sequences and series,trigonometry ollowed by the study o

decision Maths. You are not permitted

to take Further Mathematics without

also studying A level Mathematics.

Entry requirements


Language and an A or A* grade in GCSE

Maths higher tier. A minimum o a D gradeat AS allows you to progress on to your

second year o study.

Progression

You could go on to higher level study

on a degree course in Maths, Engineering

or the Pure Sciences, or alternatively

enter employment.

Geography A level

Level 3



This course will help increase your

understanding o the world and the people

and places within it. You will nd out about

physical and human geography rom our

experienced sta. You will learn through a

range o enjoyable and interesting activities

and areas o study. You will be required

to complete a residential eld trip in the

spring term o your rst year. This is a very

broad discipline developing a wide range

o skills and covers many contemporary

issues such as the environment, energy,

sustainability and air trade.

Entry requirements



D grade at AS allows you to progress onto


Progression

You could progress on to higher level

study in Humanities or a relevant scientic

degree such as Environmental Sciences,

or alternatively enter employment.

History A level

Level 3



This humanities subject is a good choice i

your chosen career will require good written

and verbal communication. Apart rom

increasing your knowledge, this course will

help develop your research skills. You will

need to read source material, draw out

inerences, make connections and argue

a case. You will be taught a range o historic

areas o study rom our experienced sta.

The course involves a number o historical

trips, including some overseas.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs grades A* to C including a B

grade in English Language. A minimum o

a D grade at AS allows you to progress on


Progression

You could progress on to higher level

study including Humanities degree

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Inormation andCommunication

Technology A levelLevel 3




This course will allow you to become a

competent user o ICT and develops a

broad range o skills and an understanding

o the subject. The course is delivered in a

practical way to enable you to develop your

ICT knowledge and use it in work situations.

You will be taught in our well-equipped IT

Suite by experienced sta.

Entry requirements



D grade at AS allows you to progressonto your second year o study.

Progression

This subject could lead to employment in

a number o areas such as business and

commerce, media and the leisure industry

or to higher level study at degree level.

Law A level

Level 3



This course can help develop your

understanding o how laws are made,

how the British legal system works and

how it aects the individual. You will gain

a greater understanding o legal principles

and a critical awareness o how the law

operates and its role in society. You will

learn about a range o legal areas rom our

experienced sta in our well-equipped

classrooms. Studying Law provides you

with easily transerable skills or uture

study and employment.

Entry requirements


Language. A minimum o a D grade at AS


year o study.

Progression

You could progress to a degree course in

Law or other subjects such as Criminology.

It could also help with progression in a

number o legal-related careers, including

the police orce and probation service.

Mathematics A level

Level 3



To help develop your Maths, problem-

solving and analytical skills this course

allows you to study core areas. This course

includes algebra and unctions, sequences

and series, and trigonometry ollowed by

the study o statistics and mechanics.

You will be taught in well-equipped

classrooms by our experienced sta.

Entry requirements


Language and grade B in Maths higher tier.



Progression

You could progress to higher level study

such as a degree in Maths, Engineering or

the Pure Sciences, or alternatively seek

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Media Studies A level

Level 3



This course involves using your analytical

skills to investigate many areas o the

media. You will study visual aspects,

narrative style and the ways in which

the world is represented to us. You will

also explore the many components o

the media and consider topics such

as controlling the media. As part o

this course students create their own

media product. You will be taught in well-

equipped classrooms by experienced sta.

You will produce your coursework using

our state-o-the-art Mac suites.

Entry requirements




year o study.

Progression


such as a degree in Media, Film Studies,

Journalism or English, or alternatively

seek employment.

Dmitri IvanovA2 level Maths, Further Maths, PhysicsAS level Chemistry, Critical Thinking, ExtendedProject Qualifcation

Why this course?

I am studying these subjects in order to prepare me or a Mechanical

Engineering degree. I enjoy studying and the intellectual challenge.

Further Maths has been very demanding but worth every minute

and I cant imagine not studying Physics. The teachers are extremely

helpul and riendly.

What next?

Dmitri recently received an amazing A* or A level Maths, A* or

A level Physics and A* or A level Further Maths. In addition to his A

level qualications, Dmitri also completed the AQA Baccalaureate

which included a B grade or AS level Critical Thinking, B or Extended

Project Qualication. His topic was Nuclear Power and h e also carried out

100 hours work related experience. Having achieved such great A level

results, Dmitri will be progressing to Imperial College to study or a degree

in Mechanical Engineering.

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Philosophy and EthicsA level

Level 3




Does God exist? I so, and God is good,

then why is there so much suering in the

world? Is religion just a ction invented to

bring comort to people in dicult times?

What do humans need to fourish in theirlives and be happy? These are the kind

o questions that you will study. We will

examine some o the answers that the

great philosophers have given to these

questions over the centuries. You will

broaden your horizons and develop your

powers o reasoning. You will also learn to

express your views clearly and logically,

both in speech and in writing. You willdevelop knowledge and skills that will be

highly appreciated both by universities

and employers.

Entry requirements

Six GCSE grades A* to C including English



year o study.

Progression


such as a degree in any Humanities or

Social Sciences subject, or else seek

employment in the social care or health

proessions, counselling, publishing,

journalism, charities or non-governmental

organisations, research, teaching, or other

public services.

Photography A level

Level 3



This course will introduce you to a variety

o photographic techniques and you will

explore relevant images, arteacts and

resources relating to photography. You will

learn how to use a camera and develop

and print photographs, experimenting with

a range o techniques. You will record the

development o your ideas, the techniques

you have learnt and an analysis o your

own and others work in a journal. You will

also gain an understanding o the history

o photography and its role in society.

Entry requirements


Language. You are also required to bring a

portolio to the interview. A minimum o aD grade at AS allows you to progress on to


Progression

You could progress to urther study at

higher level such as a degree course or Art

Foundation course. Alternatively you can

seek employment.

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Physics A level

Level 3



A level Physics gives you a g eneral

understanding o the oundation topics o

this discipline and involves problem solving,

experimentation and interpreting data.

Areas covered include particle physics,

mechanics, materials and waves as well

as astrophysics. Your study will involve a

combination o practical exercises and

theory and will be taught in a well-equipped

laboratory by our experienced sta.

Entry requirements


Language and Physics, B in Maths higher

tier, grade C in Core and Additional Science.

You must study AS Mathematics with this

subject. A minimum o a D grade at AS


year o study.

Progression

You could progress to higher level

study such as a Science, Engineering or

Inormation Technology degree, or seek

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Psychology A level

Level 3



Are you ascinated by peoples behaviour

and interested in understanding what

motivates people to do certain things?

Psychology involves the study o the

mind and behaviour. This A level is a good

introduction to Psychology and will give

you a broad introduction into the dierent

theories on what aects our behaviour.

Your course will also look at the methods

used to study human beings and dierent

aspects o human behaviour. Course

activities are a combination o practical

exercises and theory.

Entry requirements

Six GCSE grades A* to C including a B

grade in English Language and C in Maths.



Progression

You could progress to urther study

at a higher level, including degrees in

Psychology. The subject is benecial to

anyone who will be pursuing a career

involving contact with people such

as Nursing, Social Work, Counselling,

Human Resources or Teaching.

Sociology A level

Level 3



You will study a variety o sociological

theories, studies and concepts and will

learn how to evaluate these in a critical

manner. The ocus will tend to be on

British society but comparisons will be

made with other countries. Your study

will involve a combination o practical

exercises and theory.

Entry requirements




year o study.

ProgressionSociology could lead to a variety o jobs or

university courses and is a good general

qualication which is very well regarded by

universities and employers.

Extended ProjectQualication (EPQ)

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2SF BLG A01R

The Extended Project is a ree standing

qualication that you can take alongside

your A2 subjects or to supplement your

AS choices. It will either extend rom one

or more o your study areas or will be rom

an area o personal interest or activityoutside. It is your opportunity to undertake

and get credit or an extended piece o

work on something you are really interested

in and present it in whatever ormat

you think is appropriate.

The EPQ will set you apart rom other

people as it demonstrates your willingness

to carry out a piece o extended work and

demonstrate that you have developedcrucial skills or the workplace or

urther study.

Entry requirements

You need good organisation skills,

an interest in a specic topic and a

good standard o written English i you

are intending to produce an essay-

based project.

Progression

You can move on to university where the

skills you have developed on the extended

project will help you to be very successul

on a wide range o courses. Depending on

your chosen topic, you will have developed

skills, experience and knowledge useul in

the work place.

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Access

The Access to Higher Education course at Reading College oers high

quality teaching in a riendly and supportive environment. We have an

excellent careers team who will support with your University application.

Access to HE lecturers are subject specialists, all qualied to degree ormasters level. As a student on the course you will have the opportunity

to stretch yoursel intellectually. You will gain knowledge o three subject

areas plus develop the core academic skills required or undergraduate

study. The academic skills include research skills, discursive writing,

working with others, developing your learning style and inormation

technology and provide a core oundation or your progression and

your uture employability.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a nationally recognised

qualication and concentrates on providing sucient credits to gain

a place in higher education. Successul completion o the course

will give you at least 60 OCN credits (with a minimum o 45 credits at

Level 3, and 15 credits at Level 2), which is the minimum required by

QAA or university entrance.

The Access to HigherEducation courseprovides mature students

with a route into highereducation i they do notalready have the requiredormal qualicationsor have been out oeducation or a while.These one year courses

oer a number o careerpathways. You will alsocomplete a range ocore academic skills.

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Adam Barrett-AlexanderAccess to Higher Education Psychology pathway

Why this course?

I want to go to university to study Psychology so

researched colleges in the area who oered relevant

Access pathways and Reading had the best pathway

or me. I am really enjoying the course. There is a

range o dierent people in the group and its great

that we all share a common interest. The lecturers

are antastic. They are enthusiastic and passionate

about the subjects that they teach.

What next?

Im hoping to complete the course successully and

then go on to study or a degree in Psychology. I thenhope to progress on to a Masters in Psychology ater

that. I am interested in social psychology particularly

child psychology including child behaviour and child

welare and would like to work in that eld eventually.

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Access to Education

Level 2

Duration: One yearCourse Code: 9BD FEF A00R

This course is or students who would like to progress to the

Access to HE course but do not currently have the skills necessary

to be accepted onto that course. The course includes intensive

learning in English, Maths and study skills, taught in the relaxed,

yet proessional college environment. You will be entered or

nationally recognised qualications.

Entry requirements

You dont need any qualications. You will come or an interview so

we can decide which level o class is most suitable or you.

Progression

You could progress to an Access to Higher Education course

or to Level 2 or Level 3 vocational courses such as a Level 3

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Overseas Academic English Accessto Higher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2AF AXG NP0R

This course provides mature students with a route into higher

education i they do not have the required ormal qualications or

have been out o education or a while. Academic English provides

preparation or entry to higher education by helping you to develop

your academic written work and your reading, listening and writing

skills. The course includes IELTS preparation and supports yourwork in other Access subjects.

Entry requirements

No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSE grade C

in English or Maths would be benecial. You are interviewed and

have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability

to study at Level 3. At your interview you will need to demonstrate

that you have a realistic career goal in mind and the motivation

to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevantpaid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly

advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding the

entry requirements.

Progression

Completion o the programme will allow you to pursue a higher

education degree or diploma that relates to the pathway o study.

Accounting Access toHigher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2AF AXG MP0R

On the Access to Higher Education Accounting pathway you

will study three subjects: Accounting, Business Studies and

Inormation Technology. You will learn the principles o accounting

and dierent types o nance and develop an understanding o IT

terminologies, networking and systems development.

Entry requirements






to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevant

paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly

advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding theentry requirements.

Progression

You can pursue a degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing,

Tourism, or Hospitality and Event Management.

Access



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Art and Design Access toHigher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 3AF ADG A00R

The course gives you a broad understanding o the subject area,

with a view to building a portolio o work which can be used to

progress on to higher education. Whilst studying you will have

access to excellent acilities including; The Digital Media Zone,

photography, studios and darkroom, ceramics, metal, wood and

screen print workshops. The course does have units that coveraspects o literacy and ICT, however i you want to progress

onto higher education then a ull level 2 in Maths and English is

an advantage.

Entry requirements

This course is normally or mature students returning to education,

although other applicants will be considered on their individual

merit. There are no ormal entry requirements, however a

GCSE grade C or above in English would be benecial. You will

need motivation and commitment. You will be interviewed and

present your portolio details o what to include are on our

website.A satisactory reerence is required.

Progression

Students who successully complete the one-year programme

will be able to progress on to a higher education degree or diploma

that relates to the pathway o study, such as Fine Art, Graphic

Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Animation, Sculpture,

Ceramics, 3D Studies and Crat-related courses.

Business and Enterprise Accessto Higher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2AF AXG BP0R

The Access to Higher Education Business pathway allows students

to study topics such as Business Management and Economics.

Learners will study Business Studies, Inormation Technology (IT)

and Law. You will develop an understanding o business decision-

making and study areas such as Marketing. You will gain knowledge

o IT systems and terminologies and an in-depth understandingo law undamentals and areas such as Contract Law and

Employment Law. Your studies will include court visits, debates

and case studies.

Entry requirements









entry requirements.

Progression

Students have progressed on to higher education to study:

Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, Business Analysis, Business

Management, Business Administration, Fashion Marketing,

Business Management with Marketing and Economics.



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Healthcare, Midwiery and Nursing Access to Higher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2AF AXG DP0R

On the Access to Higher Education Healthcare pathway you will

study Health Studies, Human Biology and Psychology. You will learn

about a range o health-related issues such as health promotion

and acute and chronic illness and also research cultural and

environmental infuences on health. You will gain an understanding

o the historical context o health and develop this by usingpsychological, sociological and biological perspectives. You will

need relevant paid or voluntary work experience in the care sector

to provide you with the knowledge and experience to draw on.

Entry requirements









entry requirements.

Progression

Students have progressed to higher education courses in Adult

Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health,

Midwiery Practice, Social Work, Psychology, Forensic Science,

Long-Term Conditions, Substance Use and Misuse.

Social Sciences with Humanities Access to Higher Education Pathway

Level 3

Duration: One year

Course Code: 2AF AXG CP0R

New or 2012 this pathway aims to combine Access to Social Work

with some o the Humanities subjects and provide a route into a

range o degree courses. The pathway will oer a range o relevant

progressive and stimulating subjects including Sociology, Law,

Communication Studies and International Relations. The subjects

will give insight into the social lie o human groups and individualand examine the causes and consequences o social change in the

modern world.

For progression to Social work you will need relevant paid or

voluntary work experience in the care sector to provide you with

the knowledge and experience to draw on during the course and

when applying or higher education.

Entry requirements

No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSEgrade C in English or Maths would be benecial. All applicants are

interviewed and have a numeracy and literacy assessment to

check your suitability to study at Level 3. At your interview you will

need to demonstrate that you have a realistic career goal in mind

and the motivation to achieve. Some degrees require that you have

some relevant paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are

strongly advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding

the entry requirements.

Progression

On completion o this course you can progress to study Social

Work, Criminal Justice, Criminology and Law, Media, Cultural

Studies, Sociology and Politics.

Access


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