The programme has been designed to support your learning and help you discover and evaluate your natural abilities and skills in the classroom. It includes marked knowledge units as well as competency based skills to reflect your role in supporting pupils’ learning. Studying this programme can lead to classroom roles that directly support teaching and learning, such as teaching assistant and learning support assistant.

The study programme is made up of 11 units, combining both knowledge and competency and relates directly to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in supporting teaching and learning in schools.

Modules include:
– Understanding schools and colleges as organisations
– Understanding children and young people’s development
– Safeguarding children and young people
– Equality, diversity and inclusion in a learning environment for children and young people
– Maintain relationships with children and young people
– Support the health and safety of children and young people
– Support positive behaviour in a learning environment for children and young people
– Contribute to teamwork in a learning environment
– Understand children and young people’s play and leisure
– Promote an effective learning environment
– Provide displays in a learning environment

As part of the course, it is a requirement that you attend a minimum of two days per week of work experience for under 19’s and a minimum of one day per week of work experience for over 19 learners, although more is encouraged. Placements are organised to be flexible with your commitments and the college timetable.

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During the programme, you will develop your manual skills, knowledge and understanding of light vehicle maintenance and repair.

Over the course of a year, you will constantly develop the knowledge and skills you will need to be a skillful light vehicle technician. You will learn all about the systems associated with vehicle maintenance and repair, including engine mechanics, fuel and ignition systems, chassis systems, transmission and electrical systems.

Course units will include:
– Health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment.
– Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment.
– Routine light vehicle maintenance.
– Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components.
– Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and component.
– Removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components.
– Removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components.
– Removing and replacing light vehicle transmission and driveline units and components.
– Support for job roles in the automotive work environment.

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What you will study
Your training covers a wide range of performing and production disciplines, including:
– Acting techniques, voice work and movement
– Rehearsal processes and ensemble work
– Lighting, sound, costume, props and marketing
– Creative research and planning
– Producing and performing to a live audience

The course has been created to provide a broad experience where you can discover what you enjoy, develop confidence, and build the transferable skills needed for progression in the arts. Units are designed to help you explore both performance and production, and you will work on real staging projects throughout the year, culminating in a final assessed performance.

How you will learn
You will train in professional studio spaces with access to specialist performing arts facilities and technical equipment. You’ll learn through practical workshops, group rehearsals, individual tasks, research, and collaborative productions; developing creativity, communication, teamwork and independence along the way. There are no written exams: you will be assessed through your practical work, rehearsals, portfolio development and final performance.

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The course is perfect for those looking to work in restaurants, hotels, catering services, or even start their own food business. Under the guidance of experienced chefs, you will gain practical skills in preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of dishes to industry standards.

What You Will Learn
This course covers key techniques and professional skills needed in the catering industry, including:

Core Knowledge:
– Food safety, hygiene, and kitchen regulations.
– Understanding ingredients, nutrition, and dietary requirements.
– Menu planning and costing.
– The structure and organisation of professional kitchens.
– Sustainability and ethical food sourcing.

Practical Skills Development
– Preparing, cooking, and finishing meat, poultry, and fish dishes.
– Creating a variety of hot and cold starters, soups, and sauces.
– Producing bread, pastry, and desserts.
– Mastering knife skills and food presentation techniques.
– Cooking with different methods, including roasting, grilling, steaming, and sous vide.

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen setting, learning how to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.

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You will gain the following:
– Technical knowledge and practical skills
– Industry-based work experience
– Relevant English, maths and digital skills
– Focused individual support and personal development

The course encompasses the Technical Diploma in Digital Technology;

Mandatory Units (Core Units)
Unit 1: Digital Devices
This unit provides an understanding of digital devices, including their role, components, and how they work together in various contexts (e.g., personal, business, and education).
Unit 2: Using Digital Devices and Software
Focuses on using different digital devices, software, and applications. The goal is to enable learners to apply digital skills effectively in real-life scenarios.
Unit 3: The Online World
Covers the fundamentals of the internet, social media, online services, and digital security. It looks at how the digital world impacts communication, business, and social interaction.
Unit 4: Digital Skills for Work
This unit focuses on developing skills that are essential for the workplace, including using productivity software, communication tools, and project management tools in a digital environment.
Unit 5: Digital Design and Development
Introduces learners to the principles of digital design, including creating and modifying digital content (such as graphics, websites, and media) using appropriate software and techniques.

Optional Units
These vary, but students often have the option to specialize in areas such as:

Unit 6: Database Development
Unit 7: Programming and Software Development
Unit 8: Digital Media
Unit 9: IT Security for Users
Unit 10: Project Management for Digital Technology

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Created in collaboration with leading businesses, schools, and colleges, this course offers you a dynamic blend of cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and invaluable work experience. It’s everything you need to stand out to employers and take your career to the next level.

You will gain the following:
– Technical knowledge and practical skills
– Industry-based work experience
– Relevant English, maths and digital skills
– Focused individual support and personal development

The course encompasses the Certificate in Engineering in order to prepare you for further study;

Units you may study include:

Working in an Engineering Environment – Learn about workplace safety, professional conduct, and the role of engineers in industry.

Engineering and Manufacturing Principles – Understand materials, tolerances, technical drawing, and modern manufacturing processes.

Bench Fitting Techniques – Gain practical skills in using hand tools for precision measurement, cutting, and assembly.

Using a Lathe – Learn how to safely operate a centre lathe to produce cylindrical components to specification.

Using a Milling Machine – Understand how to set up and use vertical milling machines to shape parts and components.

There will also be an opportunity to do CAD design work and some bench fitting to hone you hand skills.

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The course covers the theory you’ll need to understand how to meet the needs of different service users.

Topics include:
– Communication: Forms and contexts of communication. How communication develops positive relationships with service users and colleagues
– Equality, diversity and inclusion: How to treat service users fairly and in ways which are empowering. The importance of promoting the rights of service users
– Human lifespan development: Looking at how individuals develop from birth to old age. Learning about physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs
– Safeguarding and protection: How to keep service users safe and limit the likelihood of them experiencing harm and abuse

This full-time Level 2 programme is aimed at helping you gain the knowledge and skills required to support service users and understand how to meet their needs.

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During this apprenticeship, you will be required to learn the following knowledge, skills and behaviours:

KNOWLEDGE:
– Health and safety: Health and safety hazards, current regulations and legislation including COSHH/risk assessments and understanding the importance of method statements. Codes of practice and safe working practices, including asbestos awareness and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
– Customer service: Establishing the needs of others. Respect the working environment. Gaining and keeping a valued reputation in industry with clients, colleagues and industry representatives such as suppliers and manufacturers.
– Communication: Different communication methods. How to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. How to adapt communication style to different situations.
– Buildings: Different eras, types of construction methods, insulation considerations, sustainability, facilities management, fire, moisture and air protection. Fireplaces and chimneys. Damp proof courses and the use of brick ties. An awareness of the location of trees and services, and their impact on foundation types.
– Energy efficiency: The importance and considerations of thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation to buildings.
– Materials: Types of materials, their uses and their value. Types of bonds and their uses. Concrete and drainage. Cost awareness and environmental considerations/waste awareness e.g. surface water management and recycling.
– Alternative construction techniques: Modern methods of construction, rapid build technology, alternative block, masonry, steel and timber based cladding systems.
– Radial and battered brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork.
– Feature and reinforced brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including complex decorative features, obtuse/acute angle quoins and reinforced brickwork
– Fireplaces and chimneys: Select materials and resources required to set out and build fireplaces and chimneys using materials such as hearths, plinths, flue liners, chimney pots and other modern methods.

SKILLS:
– Preparation of materials: Determine quality and quantities of building material including mix ratios of mortar and concrete. Areas and volumes of materials and resources
– Safe working: Adhere to relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and apply safe working practices, including when working at heights. Safe use of disc cutters and power cutters.
– Working area: Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for use when setting out and erecting masonry walling.
– Masonry structures: Interpret drawings and specifications. Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan. Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer. Lay bricks to set dimensions and apply mortar with a trowel to completion. Shape and trim bricks/blocks. Use of levels. Ensure thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation are maintained. Remove waste materials. Repair and renew masonry structures.
– Radial and battered brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including simple arches and surrounding brickwork.
– Feature and reinforced brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including common decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels.
– Other brickwork: Block laying. Cavity walling.
– Building technology: Select materials and resources to be able to set out and lay concrete, drainage and other substructure materials.

BEHAVIOURS:
– Positive and mature attitude
– Quality focused
– Effective communication
– Self-motivated learner

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card.

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During this apprenticeship, you will be required to learn the following knowledge, skills and behaviours:

CORE SKILLS:
– Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues.
– Plan and carry out their work to commercial standards of quality and speed.
– Move, handle and store resources, such as materials and timber components, complying with relevant legislation & guidance.
– Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
– Select the required materials to carry out the work, such as correct timber, tools and fixings.
– Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out their work.

CORE KNOWLEDGE:
– Understand the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace.
– Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions.
– Understand the different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials.
– Understand how to interpret and use relevant product information and specifications.
– Understand their responsibilities under current employment and safety legislation, such as The Health & Safety at Work Act
– Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources.
– Understand the needs of other workers and how to work effectively with others.
– Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, MDF and other materials.

BEHAVIOURS:
– Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, and presentation.
– Effective team working: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
– Independent working: take responsibility for completing their own work.
– Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions
– Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
– Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work on schedule.
– Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to work instructions

SITE CARPENTRY-SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS
– Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing.
– Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases.
– Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components.
– Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components.
– Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components.
– Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.

SITE CARPENTRY-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
– Understand the technical principles of site carpentry work and how these are applied to prepare and fix timber and timber-based products, erect inclined roofs, and maintain and repair building components.
– Understand how to form specific joints required for site carpentry work, such as mitres, butt and halving joints
– Understand why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking site carpentry work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
– Understand how to work safely at height and use access equipment correctly.
– Know how to use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.

When you complete this apprenticeship, you will meet the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ‘Skilled Worker’ standard – widely accepted as a ‘licence to operate’ in a skilled construction trade.

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Delivered through a mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning, this qualification provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, health and safety, and workplace communication. You’ll be supported by experienced professionals and gain valuable insight into real-world engineering projects.

Upon successful completion, apprentices will be equipped with the practical skills and technical knowledge to progress within the industry or move on to advanced engineering qualifications. This is a great first step toward a rewarding and skilled career in metal fabrication.

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