post 16 information evening thursday 19 september 2019 · btec level 2...

POST 16 INFORMATION EVENING

THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2019

THE BURGESS HILL ACADEMY

Careers provision at The Burgess Hill Academy

• Kerry Mann, Advanced Careers Guidance Practitioner

• Careers interviews

• College/apprenticeship application support


College applications

• Deadline: All colleges have different deadlines for submission of applications Most require submission before the end of November.

• Submitted by students, most applications are online direct to colleges

• If you make an online application, email Mrs Dorgan with which college and which subjects.

• Issues


Open Evenings…


Before

Research the college and the courses

Go with prepared questions

During

Get a feel – is this what you expected? Can you see yourself here? Does it feel right?

Find out about the courses and talk to the staff; don’t just look around. What are the entry requirements?

Explore the pastoral support, social side… try to talk to students there but ask questions about your interests

After

List the pros and cons for later comparison


Minimum requirements versus maximum achievement…

College interviews


College interviews will usually start to take place November – all interviews take place at the colleges

If students need to miss school…NOT A WHOLE DAY OFF SCHOOL!

What to take:

Year 10 report

Latest tracking sheet showing current performance

Personal statement

Results slips e.g. year 10 exams, mock results

College references


• ALL references are completed by Mrs Dorgan

• Sent off by the Academy

• They ask for:

➢ Punctuality and attendance

➢ Effort and attitude

➢ Mock grades

➢ Appropriate courses applied for

➢ An honest review of performance at school

• We do not supply ‘open’ references

You are more than 9 qualifications!


• During Year 10 students were asked to complete a Curriculum Vitae (CV) during tutorial. By the end of Year 11, they should have amended ready to enter the World of Work.

• This year they will be expected to complete a Personal Statement by October half term. We will begin this process in the next two weeks.

• It is important that students think about ways of improving their CV and personal statement. Part time jobs, volunteering, supporting their local community.

• These are all ways of making themselves stand out against growing competition.

Routes after Year 11

Kerry MannAdvanced Careers Guidance PractitionerSeptember 2019

careersguidanceandtraining.co.uk


What are the options?

POST 16OPTIONS

6th Form College Further

Education. Specialist .

Apprenticeships

Working / volunteering

Traineeships

Up until the age of 18 students must be in:

• Full-time education, such as school or college

• an Apprenticeship

• a Traineeship

• Part-time education or training if you are employed, self employed or volunteering for 20 hours or more a week.

(If a student has a job but not an apprenticeship they will still have to be engaged in some formal part time learning)


Raising Participation Age


College Options (locally) Colleges/6th Forms

• St Pauls 6th form• Haywards Heath• Varndean• BHASVIC• Collyers• Worthing• Any school 6th form

• Burgess Hill Girls• Ardingly• Christ’s Hospital• Worth • Hurst• Roedean• Brighton College

FE Colleges•Brighton MET•East Sussex College Group (Lewes)•Crawley•Northbrook MET•Chichester•Plumpton

Specialists

•Burgess Hill Town FC •Sussex Cricket Foundation•Table Tennis Academy•Construction Academy•Digital Media•BIMM•BRICTT

•DV8 •Crawley Town FC • Crawley Town Basketball Academy•Russell Martin Academy

Run via Baca Brighton

Brighton & Northbrook MET:Courses that are closing:

Level 3

Worthing/Shoreham

· Electronic Engineering

· Motor Vehicle

Brighton

· Motor Vehicle

· Public Services

· Music Performance and Production

· Applied Science

· Site Carpentry

· Food and Beverage Supervision

Level 2

Worthing

· Business


College updates

Courses that are moving campus:

· Bricklaying L1 will not be running at Brighton East

campus, but will be running at Broadwater campus

in Worthing.

·Electrical Installation L2 will not be running at

Broadwater, but will be running at Brighton East

campus.

·All Motor Vehicle courses are closing at Brighton

East and the whole department is moving to the

Shoreham Airport campus.

· Childcare L3 will not be running at Broadwater, but

will be running at Brighton East campus.

·Hairdressing L3 will not be running at Broadwater,

but will be running at Brighton Central campus.


Where do my grades lead….

GCSE

Grades 3-1

GCSE

Grades 9-4

T Levels

A levels:

• A levels are a 2 year course

• You’ll likely choose 3 subjects

• They can be mixed with BTEC style courses

• The exams are taken at the end of year 13

• Your GCSE grades will determine how many & which A levels you are offered to take


Qualifications – what to look for.

Applied General: Level 3 courses

BTEC/UAL/CACHE/NCFE/CamTech/WJEC

• Level 3 Applied Generals are a 2 year course

• They can be a single/double/triple option

• Some colleges can mix them with A levels

• Assessed by written exam/course work/practical

• Your GCSE grades will determine which subjects you can take and what will be offered



T Levels: Level 3 Qualification

•2 year technical qualification•Equivalent to 3 A levels (stand alone course)

•900 hours study per academic year (includes 45 days of industry placement per year)

•Pass or Fail grading system•Education & Childcare, Construction Design, Digital (more available in the future)

•Chichester College Group and East Sussex College Group and Collyer’s (check website for

courses offered and further details when available)



◼ What are the range of qualifications and courses

you will be looking at?

◼ Check the level of the courses you are applying

for

◼ Can you do retakes with L2/L3 courses?

◼ Can you mix A levels with BTECs?

◼ Does the course include work experience?


Research the college qualifications & courses

Examples of A levels(Level 3 courses)

• Biology

• Business Studies

• Chemistry

• Classical Civilisation

• Computer Science

• Dance

• Drama and Theatre Studies

• Economics

• Electronics

• Environmental Science

• English Language

• English Literature

• Film Studies

• Fine Art

• French

• Geography

• Geology

• German

• Government and Politics

• Graphic Design & Communication

Examples of A levels(Level 3 courses)

• History

• Law

• Mathematics

• Further Mathematics

• Media Studies

• Music

• Philosophy

• Photography

• Physical Education

• Physics

• Politics

• Psychology

• Religious Studies

• Statistics

• Sociology

• Spanish• Textiles

In a lot of cases you do not need to have studied

the subject at GCSE – however – you do need to

have the correct grades to do the course.

Different colleges may ask for different grades.

For example - Psychology requirements:


More subjects available than at GCSE

Varndean Grade 4 in math's &

Science

+ 3 other GCSEs at grade 9-4

including English

Collyer’s Grade 5 in Maths and

Science

Grade 4 in English

+ 2 other GCSEs at grade 9-4

Worthing 5 GCESs at grades 9-4 (5s in

English & Maths preferred)

BTEC Level 2



•Not all colleges offer level 2 courses

•If you have not achieved a grade 4 in English / Maths this must be taken

•In addition to retakes usually one other L2 Btec choice (=x3 GCSEs)

•Might include compulsory work experience a day a week


Qualifications – what to look for.Haywards Heath College offer will be very different from other Level 2 options at other colleges

Level 2 Study Programme offer includes:

• A Vocational Qualification to support progression to Advanced Level Study or Apprenticeships with units of study covering business, travel and tourism, health and care, science and sport *

• Experience of the Workplace including employer masterclasses for entrepreneurs

• English and Maths GCSE retakes – as required

• Academic Skills Support Sessions

• Advanced Level Learning Experience in A level and Level 3 Vocational Classes

Minimum Entry Requirements:A minimum of 2 3s at GCSE *Mix of units subject to change

• Acting• Adventure Sport• Agriculture• Airline Cabin Crew • Animal Care

• Beauty Therapy• Beauty Make-up• Blacksmithing • Bricklaying• Building Craft• Business• Carpentry & Joinery

• Childcare and Early Years

Examples of Vocational courses (Levels 2 - 3)

• Computing IT Services

• Countryside management

• Dance

• DJ+ electronic Music

• Electronic Engineering

• Electrical Installation

• Fashion Textiles

• Fishery Management

• Floristry

• Forestry

• Furniture Making

Examples of Vocational courses (Levels 2 - 3)

• Games Development

• Game Keeping

• Hairdressing

• Horse Management

• Land based Engineering

• Law

• Motor Cycle maintenance & repair

•Motor Vehicle maintenance & repair•Motorsport engineering•Musical theatre•Music Technology•Performing Arts•Photography•Professional Cookery•Travel and Tourism•3D Design

• To apply for a Level 3 course you will need:

• Minimum of English and Maths at 4/5 grade or above

• You will need at least a total of 5 different subjects at 4/5 or above

• Some A levels will require higher GCSE pass grades

• Any BTECs will have to be a Merit/Distinction grade and you will still need at least 4 GCSEs at 4 grade or above including maths and English

The general rule is……..


• Usually either English, Maths or Science at grade 3

• Also at least 3 other at grade 3

• Any level 2 BTECs at PASS grade

• Excellent attendance record from school

• Positive attitude and a commitment to learning

*VERY FEW COLLEGES WILL OFFER GCSE RE-SITIN ENGLISH OR MATHS IF YOU DO NOT GET A

3 GRADE FIRST TIME, YOU WILL DO FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND MOVE ON TO GCSES *

The general rule is……..


• An excellent attitude and reference from school

• A commitment to learning

• An understanding of the subject you

are choosing and what will be expected from you

• A good interview and in some

cases a portfolio of your work

The general rule is…


Apprenticeships

A job: • At least 30 hours a week• Minimum wage £3.90/hr (from 1st April ’19) (usually more)

• Levels 1 – 6 • 12 – 18 months to complete Levels 1-2• 18 – 24 months to complete Level 3• 3-5 years to complete Levels 4-6.

Training:• Recognised industry based training provided by an

accredited training provider either at college, university or all on the job site.


Apprenticeships

Functional Skills (level 2):• English• Maths• ICT

STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE IDEALLY FOUND AN EMPLOYER BEFORE THEY

ARE ABLE TO START AN APPRENTICESHIP

(some companies can help you find the job)


Apprenticeships

Ways to find an apprenticeship:

Use your contacts, family & friends and ask for work

Contact local employers directly, ask for work experience/weekend work now with the chance for an apprenticeship after year 11

Go directly to the larger companies you want to work and apply via their websites

(Applications can start from October 2018)

Use the national apprenticeship service website

Speak to Kerry, Mrs Dorgan or your tutors for more help


Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship stats:

Government records show 285,000 companies across the UK employed an apprentice during academic year 2018/19

The largest apprenticeship sectors: Health, public services and care. Business and Law. Engineering and Manufacturing. Retail and Commercial.

The proportion of Advanced and Higher education apprenticeships are steadily increasing whilst the number of Intermediate apprenticeships, whilst still the largest area, is also the fastest declining level of apprenticeship

Apprenticeships Stats

• An education and training programme

• Work preparation training + English and maths for those who need it

• 6 weeks – 6 months duration

• Work experience is found by the provider

• No salary for traineeships


Traineeships

Minimum Wage

As at 1st April 2019

£4.35 per hour for 16-17 year olds

£6.15 per hour for 18-20 year olds £7.70 per hour for workers aged 21-24

£8.21 per hour for 25+ year olds

An apprentice minimum wage of £3.90 /hr.

• National careers service

• Apprenticeship websites

• Year 11 information evenings, here & at colleges

• Taster courses and college days

• Tutor sessions in school

• Parents / Carers / Siblings / Teachers

• Mrs Dorgan in school Careers Lead

• Independent careers adviser – Kerry Mann.

• [email protected]


Resources

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