School Leaver Course & Career Guide 2018-19
Gateshead College School Leaver Course & Career Guide 2018-19
Gateshead College School Leaver Course & Career Guide 2018-19
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Construction<br />
“ I was going to stay<br />
at sixth form but I<br />
wanted something more<br />
hands-on, so this<br />
bricklaying course<br />
was ideal.<br />
”<br />
Chris Wilson<br />
Apprentice Bricklayer<br />
Persimmon Homes<br />
Site Carpentry<br />
Level 2<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
You must have a Level 1 in<br />
Carpentry and Joinery and GCSE<br />
maths and English<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This course develops your craft skills<br />
to work at recognised industrial<br />
standards within this trade area.<br />
You will learn new site carpentry<br />
skills as well as developing those<br />
learnt at Level 1. The college has<br />
close links to local construction<br />
companies, so you’ll also have the<br />
opportunity to take part in valuable<br />
work experience placements<br />
in the commercial world.<br />
Construction and the<br />
Built Environment<br />
Level 3<br />
Duration<br />
1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Four GCSE grades at C/4 or above<br />
or equivalent, ideally including<br />
maths and English.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
This qualification is designed<br />
for those aiming to become<br />
construction professionals<br />
responsible for building projects<br />
of the future in roles such as an<br />
architect, architectural technologist,<br />
building surveyor or project<br />
manager.<br />
You’ll study a range of subjects<br />
including health and safety and<br />
sustainable construction and have<br />
the option to choose modules. On<br />
completion, you can progress to a<br />
foundation degree or degree or into<br />
employment.<br />
Architectural Engineering &<br />
Construction Management<br />
Level 3<br />
An exclusive partnership with<br />
Duration<br />
2 years<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Four GCSE grades at A*-C including<br />
maths, science and English.<br />
A keen interest in building, design<br />
and construction. Ideally relevant<br />
work experience.<br />
What will I learn?<br />
You will study the Design Engineer<br />
Construct (DEC) curriculum which<br />
has been expertly developed<br />
to create and inspire the next<br />
generation of built environment<br />
professionals.<br />
The programme also attracts UCAS<br />
points and is equivalent to A Levels,<br />
allowing progression to university<br />
programmes.<br />
Progress<br />
to an<br />
apprenticeship<br />
or university.<br />
Or, you could progress to our<br />
higher level, paid apprenticeship<br />
in Architectural Engineering<br />
& Management, delivered in<br />
partnership with the PlanBEE<br />
employers.<br />
HOW DO I APPLY?<br />
Online: Click on the course you're<br />
interested, which will take you to<br />
our website, then apply by clicking<br />
'Are you ready to apply?'.<br />
In person: Drop into one of our<br />
Enrolment Events. See the back<br />
page for dates.<br />
See page 115 for<br />
full details or visit<br />
www.gateshead.ac.uk<br />
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