Welcome To Our Full-time Prospectus - Yeovil College

The Renaissance Refectory and Vitruvian Café
Opened in 2011, Renaissance and Vitruvian are the College’s
new food outlets, offering students a wide choice and variety,
ranging from healthy light snacks to substantial meals, freshly
filled rolls, wraps and sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and
home-made cakes. Renaissance forms part of the Nexus
complex, while the Vitruvian Café can be found in the
Leonardo Building.
The Leonardo Building
Home to our Engineering, Art, Media and Publishing faculties,
the Leonardo Building incorporates specialist areas, including
workshops, dark rooms, studios and exhibition areas.
Main Hall and Holcote House
Yeovil College has an excellent reputation for Performing Arts.
Drama, dance and music events take place regularly throughout
the year in both the Main Hall and Holcote House performance
venues. Both locations are equipped with stage, PA and lighting,
offering students the opportunity to perform in a professionalstyle
setting.
The Learning Centre
Designed to support different learner needs, the Learning
Centre is equipped with a comprehensive selection of
up-to-date resources including books, ebooks, journals, online
subscriptions, WiFi and over 120 PCs. Students are supported
by knowledgeable Learning Resource Advisors, who can help
in finding resources and accessing the computers.
Fifth Floor Science Centre
The Fifth Floor Science Centre is an outstanding open-plan
laboratory suite with computer access, supporting Science
teaching and learning for the 21st Century. Its unique design
has prompted visits from other colleges and it provides a
working atmosphere where Science can be enjoyed.
Advanced Engineering Facilities
Our extensive Engineering workshops, advanced machine
tools and modern engineering facilities enable us to deliver
a wide range of advanced Engineering courses including key
areas of CNC Machining, Composites, CAD, CAM, Rapid
Prototyping and Process Control.
Fitness Centre
The Fitness Centre provides a full range of aerobic and
resistance equipment, including an extensive free weights
area. All equipment is Inclusive Fitness Initiative accredited
and suitable for disabled sports persons. The adjoining multipurpose
Sports Hall is available for public hire. Students can
use the sports facilities to enhance their learning experience
and take part in community sport. Inductions are free and
specific gym programmes are also available free of charge as
well as lifestyle and nutritional advice.
A Level Academy
The A Level Academy is an exciting new
development at Yeovil College’s Mudford Road
campus. Designed with the specific needs of
A Level students in mind, the £1.1 million Academy
aims to foster a culture of academic ambition and
achievement and offers a modern and inspirational
environment like no other available locally.
Facilities
Because the Academy has been designed specifically with
A Level students in mind, it incorporates spaces which reflect
and serve their particular needs.
As well as incorporating our existing open plan Science labs, the
Academy offers a suite of high quality teaching environments
equipped with up-to-date audio-visual and interactive technology.
The Academy also has social and relaxation areas where students
can wind down between classes.
The A Level Academy Learning Centre
The A Level Academy also includes its very own Learning Centre.
It has been specifically designed to have an academic feel to help
prepare students for higher level study and a future in
the workplace.
The Centre offers a wide range of A Level-Specific online resources
and ebooks as well as more traditional resources such as
textbooks and DVDs. This is complemented by a comprehensive
research skills package developed and tailored especially for
Yeovil College A Level students. The Learning Centre staff have
strong links with lecturers so that they can ensure all the resources
needed for A Level courses are up-to-date and highly relevant.
The Centre includes formal and informal areas for supported or
independent study, as well as group working zones. The design and
technical infrastructure actively encourages students to use their
own laptops, smart phones and tablet PCs for study, making the
A Level Academy a genuinely innovative, modern study environment.
Staff
Our A Level students are supported by a team of academic staff
who have a unique understanding of how to help them fulfil their
potential and get the most from their time at Yeovil College.
In addition, the Learning Centre is staffed every day during term
time in order to give students individual support for research,
writing assignments and referencing skills.
Studying at the A Level Academy
Above all, the new A Level Academy has been created with you
in mind. It is a modern, welcoming, stimulating, inspiring and
supportive place to study and will help you take the right steps
towards university or your chosen career.
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For further information, please contact the College on 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. All information correct at time of print.