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Welcome
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Apprenticeships Introduction
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What is an Apprenticeship?
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Traineeship
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Business Administration
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Catering and Hospitality
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Childcare and Care
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Construction
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Teaching
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Engineering
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Hair and Beauty Therapy
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Apprenticeships
If you want to get a hands on experience
and learn on the job, then an Apprenticeship
may be the right route for you.
While on your Apprenticeship, you will learn
right in the heart of your chosen career and
work alongside industry professionals to get
you the best experience for later life. You will
also be supported by our industry
specialist staff at Rotherham College to
further develop your employability skills.
You can take an Apprenticeship in a range of
different areas including:
• Business and Management
• Catering and Hospitality
• Childcare and Care
• Construction
• Education
• Engineering
• Hair and Beauty
• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts
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We also offer a Traineeship programme
which could kick start your apprenticeship
and your career.
Student Success
Liam Skill, 19, has been awarded the Apprentice of the Month for his hard work on his
Intermediate Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at Energy Alloys.
During his apprenticeship, Liam is working in the manual turning and the deep hole
boring department, learning specialised skills. He also produced a production plan for
a selection piece that will be manufactured in the coming year. The plan included a
great deal of detail, taking into account the health and safety involved in production.
Richard Rhodes, Operations Manager for Energy Alloys, said: “During his time in the
turning cell he has proven that he has listened and learned by producing a piece of
work which, in my opinion is first class for someone so new to engineering.
“I believe that by awarding him the apprentice of the month it will give a young man
the encouragement to be a very successful player in this difficult industry.”
Liam has been an apprentice at the global provider since December 2012 and has
excelled in his training thanks to the team.
Liam said: “My apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to push myself and
conquer new challenges. The support available through the College and from the
team is great and I really enjoy coming to work each day.”
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What is an
Apprenticeship?
An apprentice is a great way to learn outside of
the classroom, right in the heart of your dream
career. Apprentices are employed by a business
to do a specific job and be paid while you learn.
Through working with the company and
attending college, you will build up the
experience, knowledge and skills that you can
apply into your job while working towards a
nationally recognised qualification.
What is involved?
You will be an employee of the company you are an
apprentice with and will usually spend 4 days each
week working in the business. The majority of training
is done on the job with people who work in the
industry, learning from experienced members of the
team that can train you in all aspects of the practical
work that you would require to do the job. You will
also spent a further day in College where, through a
structured programme, Rotherham College will
provide you with further training to enhance your
employability skills, such as English and maths.
Rotherham College expect apprentices to be working
in paid employment for a minimum of 30 hours per
week. They will also earn a wage starting at the
minimum of £2.68 per hour for 16-18 year olds, but
many apprentices do tend to earn more than this.
What are the advantages of an Apprenticeship?
• You will learn on the job rather than being taught in
a classroom
• You will be trained by people who do the job
• You will work with industry standard equipment
and gain vital experience in the industry
environment
• You will be paid while you learn
• You will get the real industry experience, working
real working hours and learning the tricks of the
trade
• After completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship, you
could go onto Higher Education qualifications
How long does it take?
Apprenticeships vary, depending on the route the
apprentice decides to take. Generally
apprenticeships can take between one and two years
to complete.
What different levels of apprenticeship are there?
Apprenticeships fall into 3 categories, intermediate,
advanced and higher level apprenticeships.
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Traineeship
TCC
Apprenticeship in Business
Administration Level 2
16-18
19+
If you do not meet the entry requirements
for an Apprenticeship, you can study a
Traineeship programme in order to gain the
skills needed to progress onto a full
Apprenticeship programme.
The Traineeship enables students aged 1624 to complete the Level 1 Certificate in
Employability Skills along with maths and
English functional skills over a 20 week
period. It is suitable for wide range of
people to study including those who are
unemployed, students, those returning to
work, people needing learning support or
those looking to change their career.
What will I study?
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Interview skills
ICT for employment
Job application skills
Business and customer awareness
Problem-solving at work
Managing your time
Working in a team
Understanding personal finance
Understanding conflict at work
Being safe and healthy at work
What added value will I receive?
You will work in the College’s state of the art
facilities. You will also undertake 3 days
work experience per week.
What can I progress on to?
After completing this course, you may be
able to move into a full Apprenticeship in
the industry of your choice.
What are the entry requirements?
TCC
16-18
19+
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Apprenticeship in Business
Administration Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
You could be heading towards a career as a
clerical assistant or a secretary within a
local organisation. Further qualifications will
also improve your employability skills and
increase your chances of promotion.
Do you aspire to become an office
supervisor or team leader where you will be
responsible for the management of others?
This Apprenticeship could take you one
step closer.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• Producing business documents
• Handling confidential documents
• Effective business systems
• Preparing board meeting documents
• Equipment and resources
• Working with others
• Employer rights and responsibilities
• Communication skills
• Managing others and the workloads of
others
What added value will I receive?
Our tutors are experienced administrators
who have all worked in administration to a
high level within industry. This brings the
subject to life in real terms, making it a more
rewarding course and will ensure you reach
your full potential and enhance your
employability.
What added value will I receive?
Our tutors are experience administrators
who have all worked in administration to a
high level within industry. This brings the
subject to life in real terms, making it a more
rewarding course and will ensure you reach
your full potential and enhance your
employability
What can I progress on to?
After completing the Level 2 you could
choose to carry out the Advanced Level 3
Apprenticeship in Business Administration
or alternatively you could aim for permanent
employment.
What can I progress on to?
Higher level qualifications are attractive to
employers so if you are eager to up-skill you
could later choose to study the Level 4
Diploma in Business Administration
Apprenticeship or even the HNC in
Business. If you wish to progress into
Management we have various courses on
offer from Level 3 to Level 5.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English grades A-D
What are the entry requirements?
• Preferably a Level 2 Apprenticeship in
Business Administration
• Or GCSE maths and English grades A-C
• You must be working at or above Entry 2
Level in English and maths
• You will be assessed before you are
enrolled onto the course
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Apprenticeship in
Accountancy Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in
Accountancy Level 3
A
Are you looking to enter the world of
finance? You could begin your career as a
junior accountant or a finance assistant.
16-18
19+
A
TCC
16-18
19+
A
A career in Accountancy could be closer
than you think and you soon could be
adding the role of a trainee accountant
technician or an assistant accountant to
your CV. During your apprenticeship you will
gain exposure to bookkeeping, auditing, tax
and payroll meaning you will develop many
transferrable skills that could be valuable in
many organisations.
With this apprenticeship you can develop
the higher level skills required to work as an
accounts technician or an accounts
manager. Your training duties will include
overall responsibility for the accounts payable
and receivable department, people
management duties, controlling budgets
and assisting with the preparation of
accounts and writing reports.
• Working effectively in finance and
accounts
What will I study?
What will I study?
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accountancy
• AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accountancy
• Computerised accounts (SAGE)
• Employer rights and responsibilities
• Employer rights and responsibilities
• Personal thinking and learning skills
• Personal thinking and learning skills
• Functional Skills in maths
• Functional Skills in maths
• Functional Skills in English
• Functional Skills in English
What added value will I receive?
We have excellent results in accounting.
These are above national average and
continue to improve. Our staff are
professionals who will support you along
the way with your studies.
What added value will I receive?
We have excellent results in accounting.
These are above national average and
continue to improve. Our staff are
professionals who will support you along
the way with your studies.
What can I progress on to?
On successful completion you can progress
on to AAT Level 4.
What can I progress on to?
Higher Education, ACCA, CIMA or ICEAW.
What will I study?
• Processing bookkeeping transactions
• Control accounts, journals and banking
system
• Costing
What added value will I receive?
We have excellent results in accounting.
These are above national average and
continue to improve. Our staff are
professionals who will support you along
the way with your studies.
What can I progress on to?
This Apprenticeship will provide you with a
strong skill set which you can choose to
build upon with the Advanced Level 3
Apprenticeship in Accountancy.
What are the entry requirements?
GCSE Grades A-C.
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TCC
Apprenticeship in
Accountancy Level 4
What are the entry requirements?
Apprenticeship in Accountancy Level 2, if
not candidates will require a GCSE in maths
grade A* - C.
What are the entry requirements?
Level 3 or Level 2 Apprenticeship in
Accountancy if not completed this, the
candidates will require GCSE maths at A*-C.
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Professional Cookery
Level 3 Apprenticeship
TCC
16-18
19+
Food and Beverage Service
Apprenticeship Level 2
A
This is the final stage in the diploma where
you’ll learn advanced food preparation and
cooking skills. This course is ideal for those
looking to become a head chef as you will
study complex dishes as well as gain
experience working in a busy restaurant.
What will I study?
• Learn how to receive and store resources,
managing yourself and health and safety
• Learn how to prepare, cook and finish
complex dishes
• Learn basic butchery and preparation of a
range of meat, poultry and game
What added value will I receive?
• Training and support out in industry
• Relevant functional skill to enhance your
training
• Use of the learning centres and other
College facilities
What can I progress on to?
On completion you will be ready to go out in
to the industry or progress onto Higher
Education at university.
What are the entry requirements?
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and
Cooking or equivalent
• Suitable industrial placement to be able
to cover the range required
• You must have a good standard of
spoken and written English
• You must be able to multi task
• You must be committed, have a good
work ethic and be prepared to be flexible
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This course is aimed at those wishing to
continue with their studies within the
hospitality industry and further develop a
range of practical skills related to the
professional service of food and beverages.
What will I study?
• Essential skills like food safety and
hygiene
• Effective communication methods
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Maintaining a payment point, handling
payments and processing payment
methods
• Food service practices including an
increased level of responsibility for the
station
• Licensing legislation and related practical
beverage service skills
• Reception and telephone skills
• Information regarding industry specific
legislation and regulations
• Additional technical skills required to
deliver a great dining experience
• Bar service skills
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Progressing from Level 1, this is the next
step in the Professional Cookery Diploma.
The course will develop your skills gained at
Level 1 and will give you a broader
understanding of the catering industry. This
is an ideal course if you are looking to
progress through the ranks as a chef.
What will I study?
• Develop your knowledge of industry
standard procedures
• Learn how to use equipment and utensils
• Study areas including maintaining and
handling knives, food hygiene in storage
and preparation and the cooking of food
Due to the nature of the catering industry,
some of your assessments will take place in
the evening if required
What added value will I receive?
• On the job training sessions
• Functional skills at appropriate level
• Use of the College learning centre
• Use of other College facilities
What added value will I receive?
• Personal learning and thinking skills
• Employments rights and responsibilities
• Functional skills at the required level
• Use of the college Learning Centre and
other College facilities
• College I.D card that enables you to
receive student discount at selected
places
What can I progress on to?
On satisfactory completion you can
progress on to the Professional Cookery
Level 3.
What can I progress on to?
On completion of the course you could
progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in
Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership.
• You must be committed, have a good
work ethic and be prepared to be flexible
What are the entry requirements?
• You must have a good standard of
spoken and written English
• You must be able to multi task
• You must be committed, have a good
work ethic and be prepared to be flexible
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Food Preparation and Cooking
Level 2 Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
• You must have a good standard of
spoken and written English
• You must be able to multi task
• Keen to learn new skills
Diploma in Meat and Poultry
Butchery Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This course is aimed at those wishing to
undertake a qualification in Butchery within
the food manufacturing sector and further
develop a range of practical skills related to
the profession.
What will I study?
• Essential skills like food safety and
hygiene
• Effective communication methods
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Preparation and trimming of a range of
meat and poultry products to meet
customers’ requirements
• Identify different types and cuts of meat
within the industry
• Prepare a range of sausage products
• Information regarding industry specific
legislation and regulations
• Additional technical skills required to
progress your skills and experience
What added value will I receive?
• Technical certificate to the appropriate
level
• Functional skills if the required English
and maths grades are not met
• Student discount on various products
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Employers Rights and Responsibilities all
make up the full apprenticeship
framework
What can I progress on to?
On completion of the course you could
progress on to the Level 3 in Butchery skills.
What are the entry requirements?
• You must have a good standard of
spoken and written English
• You must be able to multi task
• You must be committed, have a good
work ethic and be prepared to be flexible
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Apprenticeship in Customer
Service Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship teaches you the skill to
provide excellent customer service which
can be applied to hundreds of job roles
across many different sectors. This
apprenticeship will provide the platform to
your career working as a customer adviser.
Apprenticeship in Customer
Service Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is designed for those
who are responsible for the delivery of
customer service, but who also have to
monitor and develop the quality of customer
service given. This is ideal for those looking
to be in charge of their own team or
department.
What will I study?
• Work at the front end of an employer’s
business and regularly assist customers
• Learn the core areas of impression and
image, delivery, handling problems and
development and improvement
• Gain knowledge in how to prepare
yourself to deliver good customer service
• Understand how to recognise and deal
with customers’ service problems and
how to improve the service you offer
• Functional skills/GCSEs in maths and
English if relevant
What added value will I receive?
• Experienced assessors from a range of
customer service backgrounds will
support and guide you through your
qualification
• One day a week at College for formal
input, use of College learning centre and
other facilities
• Formal reviews throughout your course
What can I progress on to?
On completion you can either go into the
industry or progress on the Advanced
Apprenticeship in Diploma in Customer
Service Level 3.
What will I study?
• Gain knowledge in how to recognise and
deal with repeated problems
• Learn how to bring about permanent
improvements in service delivery that will
benefit customer and the organisation
• Understand how to balance the needs of
your customers’ with that of your
organisations
• Functional skills/GCSEs as relevant to
qualification
What added value will I receive?
• Experienced assessors from a range of
customer service backgrounds will
support and guide you through your
qualification
• One day a week at College for formal
input, use of the learning centre and
College facilities
• Progress reviews throughout your course
What can I progress on to?
Progression to a customer service team
leading employment position.
What are the entry requirements?
Four GCSEs grades A-C including maths
and English.
What are the entry requirements?
Four GCSEs grades A-D including maths
and English.
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Apprenticeship in Childcare
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
With this apprenticeship you could be on
your way to a career within the childcare
sector. The Level 2 Apprenticeship will help
you to develop the skills needed to be an
effective employee when working with
children in a range of settings. You will learn
within a company or organisation to develop
your skills and knowledge in the area,
getting a hands on learning experience. This
course lasts for 15 months.
What will I study?
• You will develop your communication
skills with both children and adults
• Gain an understanding of health and
safety and creating safe environments for
children
• You will develop your knowledge in child
development, play and learning
• You will attend College one day a week
and a work setting four days a week
What added value will I receive?
You will be given the opportunity to develop
your functional skills in English and maths.
You will work with employers to gain hands
on experience in the industry, using
industry-standard equipment and earning a
salary while you learn.
What can I progress on to?
After completing this course, you will be
able to progress onto a Level 3 Childcare
course.
What are the entry requirements?
• Four GCSEs including English and maths
at grade A-D
• You will be required to have a clear
Criminal Records Bureau check
Apprenticeship in Childcare
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Further your knowledge with the Level 3
Apprenticeship in Childcare. This course will
further develop the skills you will need to be
an effective employee when working with
children in a range of settings. While
working with children and young people at a
variety of ages, you will get experience and
the confidence to pursue a career in the
sector. This course lasts for 2 years.
What will I study?
• You will develop your communication
skills with both children and adults
• Gain an understanding of health and
safety and creating safe environments for
children
• You will develop your knowledge in child
development, play and learning
• You will attend College one day a week
and a work setting four days a week
What added value will I receive?
You will be given the opportunity to develop
your functional skills in English and maths.
You will work with employers to gain hands
on experience in the industry, using
industry-standard equipment and earning a
salary while you learn.
What will I progress onto?
After completing this Apprenticeship, you
can go onto Further Education or
employment in the sector.
What are the entry requirements?
• Four GCSEs including English and maths
at grade A-D
• A Level 2 Childcare qualification
• You will be required to complete an
interview and have a clear Criminal
Records Bureau check
• You must be in paid employment within a
supervisory role with minimum of twelve
months experience
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Apprenticeship in Health and
Social Care Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
On completion of this apprenticeship you
could be on your way to a career as a health
care assistant, community support
assistant, residential care assistant or day
care assistant. The Level 2 Apprenticeship
will help you to develop the skills needed to
be an effective employee when pursuing a
career within the care sector.
What will I study?
The Apprenticeship covers a wide range of
job roles within two pathways and what you
study will depend on your chosen pathway:
Adult Social Care Pathway
• You will learn how to work within an
environment where you will help people
with a particular need, such as the
disabled, the elderly or people with
learning difficulties, and develop practical
care skills
• You will gain an understanding of the
responsibilities of a personal care assistant
Health Care Pathway
• You will gain experience by working as a
healthcare assistant or support worker
within hospitals, the community, hospices
or private clinics where you will learn your
duties and responsibilities, supporting
doctors or nurses or helping patients in
hospital wards
What added value will I receive?
You will be given the opportunity to develop
your functional skills in English and maths.
You will work with employers to gain hands
on experience in the industry, using
industry-standard equipment and earning a
salary while you learn.
What can I progress on to?
After completing this course, you can
progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE English and maths at grade A-D
• You will be required to complete an
interview and have a clear Criminal
Records Bureau check
Apprenticeship in Health and
Social Care Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
On completion of this apprenticeship you could
be on your way to a career as a health care
assistant, allied health care professional or
clinical support worker. The Level 3
Apprenticeship enables learners to gain further
work related qualifications alongside working
within the care sector, either within the NHS, the
private or voluntary health and social care sector
or a local authority.
What will I study?
The Apprenticeship covers a wide range of job
roles within two pathways and what you study
will depend on your chosen pathway:
Adult Social Care Pathway
• You will learn to help people with a particular
need, such as the disabled, the elderly or
people with learning difficulties and learn the
responsibilities and duties of the role
• You will learn about the different aspects of
working as a personal care assistant helping
someone in their everyday life
Health Care Pathway
• You will gain insight into working in hospitals,
the community, hospices, private clinics as a
healthcare assistant, learning the working
practices by supporting doctors or nurses or
helping patients in hospital wards or their
homes
What added value will I receive?
You will be given the opportunity to develop your
functional skills in English and maths.
You will work with employers to gain hands on
experience in the industry, using industrystandard equipment and earning a salary while
you learn.
What can I progress on to?
After completing this course, you can go onto
Higher Education or into employment.
What are the entry requirements?
• Four GCSEs grades A to C preferably
including English and maths or equivalent
• You will be required to complete an interview
and have a clear Criminal Records Bureau
check
• You must be in paid employment within a
supervisory role with minimum of twelve
months experience
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Apprenticeship in
Trowel Occupations Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Do you want to earn some money while you
learn? This Apprenticeship will give you the
skills needed to work within the
construction industry as well as you getting
paid and carrying out practical work in the
field. You will work in a construction
environment where your duties will involve
many areas of brickwork.
Apprenticeship in
Trowel Occupations Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship builds on your Level 2
skills to qualify you as a bricklayer. Whether
you have completed your Level 2 and
looking to progress, or you already work
within the industry and are looking to upskill, then this is an excellent route to go
down. Teaming earning a wage with
learning, this Apprenticeship is a great start
in your career as a block paver or bricklayer.
What will I study?
• Learn the skills needed to work as a
bricklayer
What will I study?
• Learn how to finish concrete, set out and
erect masonry structures
• Learn how to organise and manage areas
such as health and safety and cavity
walling
• Learn how to set out basic buildings while
following health and safety regulations
• Learn how to set out structures on
different types of ground
What added value will I receive?
• Learn how to erect complex masonry
structures such as arches, curves and
chimneys
• You will receive support from tutors with
expert knowledge in the industry
• The Construction Department which
includes Trowel Occupations
(Bricklaying), was recently awarded a
Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ for its Teaching
and Learning by Ofsted
• The workshop facilities are to a high
standard ensuring your needs are met
while developing employability skills
What can I progress on to?
On completion, you can then progress on to
Level 3 Apprenticeship and be well on your
way in your bricklaying career.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English, grades A-D
• Interview and skills test necessary
• Secured direct employment
What added value will I receive?
• You will receive support from tutors with
expert knowledge of the industry
• The Construction Department which
includes Trowel Occupations
(Bricklaying), was recently awarded a
Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ for its Teaching
and Learning by Ofsted
• The workshop facilities are to a high
standard ensuring your needs are met
while developing employability skills
Apprenticeship in Site Joinery
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is an excellent doorway
in to becoming a joinery professional with
the benefits of earning while you’re learning.
Site joinery involves fitting timber roofs,
floors, windows and doors on a range of onsite locations.
What will I study?
• Learn how to install first and second
fixing components
• Learn how to set up and use circular
saws and other hand and power tools
• Learn how to maintain non-structural
carpentry work, safely move and handle
resources
Apprenticeship in Site Joinery
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
As a site joiner, you’ll work on-site fitting
timber roofs, floors and doors, windows and
stairs. Good carpenters and joiners are
always in demand.
What will I study?
• Learn how to do on-site installation of
complex frames such as floors, walls and
roofs
• Learn how to plan and evaluate
construction projects
• Develop knowledge in organising people,
plant and resources
• Learn how to supervise jobs, projects and
how to calculate costs and resources
• Learn about health and safety procedures
What added value will I receive?
What added value will I receive?
• We will help you gain a positive work
ethic
• Our staff have vast experience of
delivering these programmes and joinery
is a Grade 1 provision within the
Construction Department. The
Construction Department has just
received an outstanding from Ofsted for
its Teaching and Learning
What can I progress on to?
On successful completion of this
apprenticeship you may wish to move onto
the Level 3 or seek employment.
• We will help you gain a positive work
ethic
• Our staff have vast experience of
delivering these programmes and joinery
is a Grade 1 provision within the
Construction Department. The
Construction Department has just
received an outstanding from Ofsted for
its Teaching and Learning
What can I progress on to?
This Apprenticeship is a good start towards
becoming self-employed or working for a
construction firm.
What can I progress on to?
On completion you can go out and seek
employment within the industry.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English, grades A-D
• You must have completed the Level 2
Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
• Interview and skills test necessary
• Secured direct employment
What are the entry requirements?
• You must have completed a Level 2
Apprenticeship
• Secured direct employment
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19
Apprenticeship in Decorative
Occupations Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Why not earn while you learn with this
Apprenticeship which will provide the skills
you need to begin a successful career in
painting and decorating. Whether you
decide to start your own business up or
work for a professional company.
Apprenticeship in Building
Maintenance Operations
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
On completion of this Apprenticeship you
will become a multi-skilled operative in the
world of construction maintenance. You’ll
choose from three disciplines; carpentry
and joinery, painting and decorating,
plumbing, drainage, wall and floor tiling,
plastering, roofing or trowel occupations.
What will I study?
• Learn how to prepare surfaces for
painting e.g. sanding, filing and priming
• Learn how to work on access equipment
such as scaffolding and ladders
• Learn how to produce decorative finishes
and apply paint by brush or roller
What will I study?
• Learn the safe working practices in
construction
• Learn the different building methods,
construction technology and methods of
installation
• Learn the health and safety procedures
• Learning about the different systems
involved in construction
What added value will I receive?
• Develop your functional skills e.g. English
and maths
• Ofsted inspected our construction
department and said that the teaching,
learning and assessment are outstanding
What added value will I receive?
• We have 100% success, retention and
achievement
• You will receive support from tutors with
expert knowledge of the industry
What can I progress on to?
Once you’ve completed this apprenticeship
you could move onto the Level 3 or you
can decide to move out into the industry.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English, grades A-D
• Interview and skills test necessary
• Secured direct employment
• The Construction Department was
recently awarded a Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’
for its Teaching and Learning by Ofsted
• The workshop facilities are to a high
standard ensuring your needs are met
while developing employability skills
What can I progress on to?
Once you have completed this
apprenticeship you can choose to do a
Level 3 Apprenticeship in your desired
speciality.
Apprenticeship in Plastering
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Apprenticeship in Plastering
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own
plastering business up? Through this
Apprenticeship you could be on your way in
fulfilling your dream. This Apprenticeship
aims to give you the knowledge and skills
needed to become a professional within the
industry.
This Apprenticeship builds on your Level 2
skills to qualify you as a plasterer. Whether
you have completed your Level 2 and
looking to progress, or you already work
within the industry and are looking to upskill, then this is an excellent route to go
down.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• Learn how to prepare background
surfaces for plasterworks
• Learn how to produce complex internal
solid plastering finishes
• Learn how to produce internal and
external solid render finishes
• Learn how to produce complex rendering
finishes
• Learn how to fix dry lining boards
• Learn how to confirm work activities and
resources for an occupational work area
• Learn about the health and safety
regulations and the different types of
plaster finishes
• Develop and maintain occupational
working relationships
What added value will I receive?
The course is run by experienced staff in
new, purpose built workshops with a huge
range of tools and equipment. The
construction department has recently been
awarded a Grade 1 outstanding by Ofsted.
What added value will I receive?
The course is run by experienced staff in
new, purpose built workshops with a huge
range of tools and equipment. The
construction department has recently been
awarded a Grade 1 outstanding by Ofsted.
What can I progress on to?
On competitions of the Level 2
Apprenticeship you can move on to the
Level 3.
What can I progress on to?
Once you have completed the
Apprenticeship you can seek employment
within the industry.
What are the entry requirements?
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English, grades A-D
• Interview and skills test necessary
• You must have completed a Level 2
Apprenticeship
• Secured direct employment
• Secured direct employment
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE maths and English, grades A-D
• Interview and skills test necessary
• Secured employment
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Apprenticeship in Plumbing
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is ideally suited to
learners who have completed the Level 1
basic Diploma in Building Services and have
gained employment, or new apprentices
employed within the plumbing industry. The
Level 2 qualification will help you develop
the skills required of the modern day
plumber.
What will I study?
• You will develop your skills in cold water
systems, hot water systems, sanitation,
central heating systems and drainage
systems
• You will learn various plumbing
techniques
• You will learn the installation of various
pipework, materials and components
• You will learn to develop your practical
skills and use of craft tools
What added value will I receive?
The Construction Department which
includes Plumbing, have recently been
awarded a Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ for its
teaching and learning by Ofsted. The
plumbing workshops have been refurbished
to a high standard ensuring learners’ needs
are met while developing employability
skills.
What can I progress on to?
Learners who successfully complete their
Level 2 qualification would be encouraged
to progress on to the Level 3 NVQ Plumbing
qualification.
What are the entry requirements?
• These would be discussed with the
course leader when applying for the
course
• You will be expected to have completed
the Level 1 Access to Building Services if
you are new to the industry
Apprenticeship in Plumbing
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is ideally suited to
learners who have completed the Level 2
NVQ in Plumbing and would like to develop
their plumbing skills and knowledge further.
The Level 3 qualification will further develop
your skills in the trade.
What will I study?
• You will develop advanced skills in cold
water systems, hot water systems,
sanitation, central heating systems and
drainage systems
• You will gain additional knowledge in
environmental technology systems,
planning installations, complex cold water
systems, domestic gas principles, career
awareness and associated practical
techniques
• You will develop your skills in installation
of various pipe work, materials and
components
• You will develop your functional skills
such as English, maths and IT to support
your study and enhance your career
prospects
What added value will I receive?
The Construction Department which
includes Plumbing, have recently been
awarded a Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ for its
teaching and learning by Ofsted. The
plumbing workshops have been refurbished
to a high standard ensuring learners needs
are met while developing employability
skills.
What can I progress on to?
Learners completing their Level 3
qualification would be encouraged to further
their qualifications by enrolling on to a
Building Services degree course.
Apprenticeship in
Supporting Teaching and
Learning Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is for those supporting
teaching and learning in schools and will
help enhance your role as a teaching
assistant. This is a 2 year part time
programme which will commence with
concentration upon English, maths and IT
skills. The second year will focus on the
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching
and Learning programme which covers a
range of topics.
What will I study?
English, maths, ICT and supporting teaching
and learning skills which will include
modules such as safeguarding the welfare
of children; supporting learning activities;
maintaining and supporting relationships
with children; supporting children’s positive
behaviour and health and safety; equality,
diversity and inclusion; child and young
person development; communication and
professional relationships with children and
adults; help to improve own and team
practice in schools.
What added value will I receive?
You will be given support throughout the
course in order to meet individual needs.
What can I progress on to?
On successful completion of this course,
you can progress on to the Level 3 Diploma
in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
What are the entry requirements?
It is preferable to have 4 GCSEs A – D
including maths and English.
What are the entry requirements?
• These would be discussed with the
course leader when applying for the
course
• You will be expected to have completed
the Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing
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Apprenticeship in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Apprenticeship in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship is employed status only and is
delivered within the Electrical Engineering section
of Engineering. This is an ideal programme for a
learner working in electrical installation or
maintenance. The Level 2 Apprenticeship
comprises of five main areas:
• Vocationally Competent Qualification (VCQ)
• Diploma
• Functional Skills
• Personal thinking and learning skills
• Employers Rights and Responsibilities
You will attend College one day a week.
This advanced Apprenticeship is employed status
only and is delivered within the Electrical
Engineering section of Engineering. This is an ideal
programme for a learner working in electrical
installation or maintenance. The Level 3
Apprenticeship comprises of five main areas:
• Vocationally Competent Qualification (VCQ)
• Diploma
• Functional Skills
• Personal thinking and learning skills
• Employers rights and responsibilities
You will attend College one day a week.
What will I study?
• You will learn electrical/electronic principles
including installing wiring and testing electrical
systems and circuits
• You will gain knowledge in electrical/electronic
industry, processes and practices
• You will develop your competence in electrical
safety through a good understanding of current
regulations and legislations
• You will learn how to use and create drawings
from within the engineering industry
What will I study?
• You will learn electrical/electronic principles
including installing wiring and testing electrical
systems and circuits
• You will gain knowledge in electrical/electronic
industry, processes and practices
• You will develop your competence in electrical
safety through a good understanding of current
regulations and legislations
• You will learn how to use and create drawings
from within the engineering industry
What added value will I receive?
Apprenticeships are one of the most successful
pathways to gain qualifications. This programme
combines paid employment with time out of your
job to gain career focused training at our College.
You will study for a full apprenticeship framework,
which is a fully recognised qualification within the
electrical engineering industry. Our College has a
proven track record within Apprenticeships and the
staff are experts within their field of work. We
have a high grade electrical installation and PLC
workshops and high grade electronics lab with
industry standard resources.
What added value will I receive?
Apprenticeships are one of the most successful
pathways to gain qualifications. This programme
combines paid employment with time out of your
job to gain career focused training at our College.
You will study for a full Apprenticeship framework,
which is a fully recognised qualification within the
electrical engineering industry. Our College has a
proven track record within Apprenticeships and the
staff are experts within their field of work. We have
a high grade electrical installation and PLC
workshops and high grade electronics lab with
industry standard resources.
What can I progress on to?
Your next step after the Level 2 course could be to
further your skills on a Level 3 Apprenticeship.
What can I progress on to?
Your next step after the Level 3 course could be to
further your skills on a Level 4 qualification.
What are the entry requirements?
• You should have two GCSEs from A-C including
maths
• Or successful completion of the EAL Level 1
Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
What are the entry requirements?
• Successful completion of EAL Level 2 NVQ
Diploma and Technical Diploma
• You will also need to successfully complete an
entry test
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Apprenticeship in Auto
Electrical and Mobile Electrical
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
With this Apprenticeship you are gaining the
skills and experience needed to progress
into a career as component maintenance
and repair auto electrical mechanics. Once
you have fully qualified, you will be able to
work as a self-employed car or van
mechanic or work within a larger
organisation such as a car dealership.
Apprenticeship in Engineering
Maintenance Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship will equip you with the
skills you need to become a technician in
the manufacturing sector. You will learn a
variety of principles and processes for use
within machine shop, including component
manufacture, using a range of skills from
hand-fitting to complex CNC machines.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• You will learn the skills you need to
diagnose test and repair a range of
vehicles
• You will learn health and safety in the
workplace
• You will develop your practical skills and
knowledge in vehicle chassis systems,
vehicle engines, vehicle electrics and
electronics, pre-inspections and post
inspections, service and maintenance and
transmission systems
• Functional Skills: English, maths, ICT
• Employment rights and responsibilities
• Personal, learning and thinking skills
What added value will I receive?
Our College has a proven track record within
apprenticeships and the staff are experts
within their field of work.
What can I progress on to?
Once you have fully qualified, you will be
able to work as a self-employed car or van
mechanic or work within a larger
organisation such as a car dealership.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE English and maths, grades A-D (or
equivalent)
• You will be required to successfully
complete a skills assessment, be
employed within the industrial sector and
be able to meet the entry criteria
• You will learn how to work efficiently and
effectively in engineering
• You will gain knowledge in health and
safety and complying with statutory
regulations
• You will learn to produce, use and
interpret engineering drawings and
documents
• You will learn production assembly,
composite manufacture and optical
engineering
• You will gain knowledge in business
systems, communications for technicians
and mathematics
What added value will I receive?
You will benefit from learning in the heart of
the industry and be taught by professionals.
What can I progress on to?
After completing this Apprenticeship, you
could go onto Higher Education or into
employment in the sector.
What are the entry requirements?
• Successful completion of Level 2
Apprenticeship
• You will also need to successfully
complete a skills assessment, be
employed within the industrial sector and
be able to meet our learning criteria
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Apprenticeship in
Mechanical Engineering Level 2
Apprenticeship in Fabrication
and Welding Level 2 and 3
TCC
16-18
19+
TCC
A
You will be employed in the fabrication and
welding industry and will begin the
apprenticeship framework as a Rotherham
College work based student at PEO Level 2
for 35 weeks. After successful completion,
you will progress to the Diploma in
Engineering (fab/weld option) for a further
35 weeks. These 2 programmes of study
will qualify the learner at intermediate
apprenticeship level. The advanced
apprenticeship level requires the learner to
undertake City and Guilds 2850 at Level 3
over a period of 2 years (entry to this level
will depend on the suitability of the learner
and will be based on previous performance
of practical and theory assignments). All
apprentices attend College on a day release
basis.
What will I study?
Over the course of your apprenticeship the
learner will study the following, both
theoretically and practically:
What will I study?
•
•
• Fabrication and welding principles
What added value will I receive?
All tutors delivering the programme are
Industry trained and are fully qualified
specialists with many years of experience.
The workshop is fitted with the latest
industry standard welding
equipment/machinery/tools.
What can I progress on to?
After successfully completing both of the
apprenticeships you may wish to seek
employment within the industry.
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What are the entry requirements?
The learner must be in full time employment
and working in the Fabrication/Welding industry.
With the mechanical engineering
machinery/maintenance route you will
skills gain in bench
setting,
operating machinery including turning,
milling and grinding
In the second year of the programme
you will gain basic knowledge of
maintenance safety and CNC machining
What added value will I receive?
Studying at Rotherham College will enable
you to:
•
Acquire engineering competencies in a
realistic, sheltered and controlled
environment
•
Gain fundamental skills and knowledge
common to engineering practices
•
Demonstrate competence of engineering
using industry recognised machinery and
in excellent workshop environments
•
Enable safe progression throughout the
workplace/employment
• Health and safety regulations
• General engineering principles
A
This is a 2 year apprenticeship.
• Platework/fabrication processes
• Pattern development techniques
19+
This practical course is aimed at introducing
you to working within mechanical engineering.
Whilst working in industry you will also
develop a range of essential engineering skills
and knowledge before choosing to specialise
in any one particular area.
• 3 different welding processes
(MIG/TIG/MMA)
• Oxy-fuel/thermal cutting process
16-18
What can I progress on to?
After completing the Level 2 Apprenticeship,
you can progress onto the Level 3
Apprenticeship.
What are the entry requirements?
GCSE Maths, English and Science at a grade
C or above.
Apprenticeship in Maintenance,
Installation and Commissioning
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Apprenticeship in Mechanical
Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This level of course is for more experienced
learners with an understanding and practical
experience of specialist engineering
technologies and principles.
This is a 2 year course.
This level of course is for more experienced
learners with an understanding and practical
experience of specialist engineering
technologies and principles.
This is a 2 year course.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• Engineering health and safety
• Engineering health and safety
• Engineering principles
• Engineering principles
• Principles of mechanical manufacturing
engineering
• Principles of mechanical manufacturing
engineering
• Maintenance of machine systems
• Machining materials by turning
• Maintenance of hydraulic systems
• Machining materials by milling
• Maintenance of pneumatic systems
• CNC machining of materials
What added value will I receive?
Studying at Rotherham College will enable
you to:
What added value will I receive?
Studying at Rotherham College will enable
you to:
• Acquire engineering competencies in a
realistic, sheltered and controlled
environment
• Acquire engineering competencies in a
realistic, sheltered and controlled
environment
• Gain fundamental skills and knowledge
common to engineering practices
• Gain fundamental skills and knowledge
common to engineering practices
• Demonstrate competence of engineering
using industry recognised machinery and
in excellent workshop environments
• Demonstrate competence of engineering
using industry recognised machinery and
in excellent workshop environments
• Enable safe progression into the
workplace/employment
• Enable safe progression into the
workplace/employment
What can I progress on to?
What can I progress on to?
• Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
• Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
• Level 4 HNC
• Level 4 HNC
What are the entry requirements?
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSEs maths and English C+
• GCSEs maths and English at a grade C or
above
• PEO Level 2
• PEO Level 2
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Apprenticeship in Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
Level 3
A
16-18
19+
TCC
A
With this Apprenticeship you are gaining the
skills and experience needed to progress
into a career as component maintenance
and repair mechanics. Once you have fully
qualified, you will be able to work as a selfemployed car or van mechanic or work
within a larger organisation such as a car
dealership.
The Level 3 Apprenticeship will be covered
over a 2 year period. During this time you
and your employer will be involved in
planning the completion of your
qualification. All observations will be
covered within your place of work and all
exams will be undertaken within a College
environment.
What will I study?
What will I study?
• You will learn the skills you need to
diagnose, test andrepair a range of
vehicles
• Chassis diagnostic skills
• You will learn health and safety in the
workplace
• You will develop your practical skills and
knowledge in vehicle chassis systems,
vehicle engines, vehicle electrics and
electronics, pre-inspections and post
inspections, service and maintenance and
transmission systems
• Functional Skills: English, maths, ICT
• Employment rights and responsibilities
• Personal learning and thinking skills
What added value will I receive?
Our College has a proven track record
within apprenticeships and the staff are
experts within their field of work.
What can I progress on to?
Once you have fully qualified, you will be
able to work as a self-employed car or van
mechanic or work within a larger
organisation such as a car dealership.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE English and maths, grades A-D (or
equivalent)
• You will be required to successfully
complete a skills assessment, be
employed within the industrial sector and
be able to meet the entry criteria
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TCC
Apprenticeship in HGV Level 2
• Electrical diagnostic skills
• Transmission diagnostic skills
• Engine diagnostic skills
• Functional Skills: English, maths, ICT
• Employment rights and responsibilities
• Personal learning and thinking skills
Within your Level 3 programme are 4 main
subjects that need to be covered within a 2
year period. After each of the 4 subjects has
been covered you will be required to sit an
online exam for each of the subjects, to
demonstrate you have gained the required
knowledge for that subject.
16-18
19+
A
This is an ideal programme for a learner
working on heavy vehicle maintenance &
repair. The Level 2 Apprenticeship
comprises of three main areas: Vocationally
Competent Qualification, Diploma and
Functional Skills.
What will I study?
• You will learn the skills you need to
diagnose test and repair a range of
vehicles
• You will learn health and safety in the
workplace
• You will develop your practical skills and
knowledge in vehicle chassis systems,
vehicle engines, vehicle electrics and
electronics, pre-inspections and post
inspections, service and maintenance and
transmission systems
What added value will I receive?
Our College has a proven track record
within Apprenticeships and the staff are
experts within their field of work. We have a
high grade motor vehicle workshop.
What can I progress on to?
At present we have a natural progression
from Level 2 to Level 3 Apprenticeships.
What are the entry requirements?
• You will need to be employed within the
motor industry and have a range of work
that will meet your apprenticeships scope
(if you are not employed, Rotherham
College may be able to assist you in finding
suitable employment or advise you of
an alternative course)
• Grade A*-D, including English, maths and
ICT.
• Functional Skills: English, maths, ICT
• Employment rights and responsibilities
• Personal learning and thinking skills
What added value will I receive?
Our College has a proven track record
within apprenticeships and the staff are
experts within their field of work.
What can I progress on to?
At present we do not offer progression from
Level 3, but we are working closely with
awarding bodies to develop a Level 4
qualification to meet the needs of our
learners.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE English and maths, grades A-D (or
equivalent)
• You will be required to successfully
complete a skills assessment, be
employed within the industrial sector and
be able to meet the entry criteria
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Apprenticeship in
Hairdressing Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
Level 3
A
This Apprenticeship is for people who are
employed in a salon full time who will then
attend College one day a week. Because
the qualification is work based, you will
develop your skills within a commercial
setting.
What will I study?
• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning
• Styling hair
• Basic cutting techniques
• Perming and neutralising (optional)
• Basic hair colouring techniques
• Health and safety
• Promoting products and services
• Team work
What added value will I receive?
• You will have the opportunity to attend
masterclasses. Workshops will also be
available in subjects such as ear piercing,
barbering, nail art and many others
• You will also be encouraged to take part
in educational visits and competitions
What can I progress on to?
You can continue upon your chosen
pathway of Hairdressing by progressing on to
the Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Level 3.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE grade D or above in English
• Hairdressing Level 1 or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Attend an interview and practical
workshop with course tutor
• Secured employment within a
hairdressing salon
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TCC
16-18
19+
A
Apprenticeship in Beauty
Therapy Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in Beauty
Therapy Level 3
A
TCC
16-18
19+
A
This Apprenticeship will further develop your
technical skills to an advanced level and is
intended for stylists who are already
qualified in Hairdressing at NVQ Level 2 and
are employed full time in a salon.
This Apprenticeship is for people who are
employed in a salon full time who will then
attend College one day a week. Because the
qualification is work based, you will develop
your skills within a commercial setting.
This Apprenticeship will further develop your
technical skills to an advanced level and is
intended for nail technicians who are already
qualified in Level 2 Beauty Therapy and are
employed full time in a salon.
What will I study?
• Client consultation
• Creative styling including bridal and long
hair
• Creative cutting techniques
• Creative perming
• Creative colouring
• Colour correction
• Health and safety
• Promoting products and services
What will I study?
You will develop your practical Beauty skills in:
• Facial skincare, to include full Swedish
facial massage
• Eye treatments, to include eyebrow
shaping, eyelash and brow tinting and
eyelash extensions
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Waxing
• Make-up
• Salon supervisor
• Reception
• Retail sales and treatments
• Anatomy and physiology
• Health and safety
What will I study?
• Specialised facials including advanced
electrical treatments
• Specialised body treatments including
advanced electrical treatments
• Body massage
• Aromatherapy massage with pre-blended
oils
• Technician and supervisor roles
• Promoting retails sales and treatments
• A higher level of anatomy and physiology
• Health and safety
• Planning promotional activities
What added value will I receive?
• You will have the opportunity to attend
masterclasses. Workshops will also be
available in subjects such as ear piercing,
barbering, nail art, hair extensions and
many others
• You will also be encouraged to take part
in educational visits and competitions
What can I progress on to?
This programme will provide you with the
skills to gain employment in the hairdressing
industry in a variety of ways e.g. hair salons,
freelance, management, cruise liner and
health clubs. You could also study further as
a work based assessor, sales representative
or technical trainer within the hairdressing
professional field.
What are the entry requirements?
• Have an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or
equivalent
• GCSE grade D or above in English
• Have excellent communication skills
• Display professional conduct appropriate
for working with members of the public
• Have a self-motivated and committed
approach to learning
• Secured employment within a
hairdressing salon
What added value will I receive?
• The opportunity to attend master classes
and workshops will also be available in
subjects such as: Indian head massage,
hot stone massage, Reiki, tanning,
threading, ear piercing and many more
• You will also be encouraged to take a
work placement within a Beauty Salon or
Health Spa and attend trips such as
Beauty Therapy Trade Show in
Birmingham
What can I progress on to?
You can continue upon your chosen
pathway of Beauty Therapy by progressing
onto the Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy
Level 3.
What are the entry requirements?
• GCSE grade D or equivalent
• Level 1 Diploma or NVQ in Beauty
Therapy
• You will also be required to successfully
complete an interview with a course tutor
• Excellent communication skills
• Secured employment within a salon
What added value will I receive?
• The opportunity to attend master classes
and workshops will also be available in
subjects such as; Indian Head massage, hot
stone massage, Reiki, tanning, threading, ear
piercing and many more
• You will also be encouraged to take a work
placement within a Beauty Salon or Health
Spa and attend trips such as Beauty Therapy
Trade Show in Birmingham
What can I progress on to?
This programme will provide you with the skills
to gain employment in the nail industry in a
variety of ways e.g. hair salons, freelance,
management, cruise liner and health clubs. You
could also study further as a work based
assessor, sales representative or technical
trainer within the beauty professional field.
What are the entry requirements?
• Have an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or
equivalent
• GCSE grade D or above in English
• Have excellent communication skills
• Display professional conduct appropriate for
working with members of the public
• Have a self-motivated and committed
approach to learning
• Secured employment within a salon
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Apprenticeship in Nails
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in Nails
Level 3
A
This Apprenticeship is for people who are
employed in a salon full time who will then
attend College one day a week. Because
the qualification is work based, you will
develop your skills within a commercial
setting.
What will I study?
You will develop practical skills in:
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Nail art
• Nail enhancements
• Salon supervisor
• Reception
• Retail sales and treatments
• Anatomy and physiology
• Health and safety
What added value will I receive?
• You will have the opportunity to attend
masterclasses. Workshops will also be
available in subjects such as Ear Piercing,
Barbering, Nail Art and many others
• You will also be encouraged to take part
in educational visits and competitions
What can I progress on to?
You can continue upon your chosen
pathway of Hairdressing by progressing onto
the Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Level 3.
What are the entry requirements?
TCC
16-18
19+
Apprenticeship in Technical
Theatre Level 2
A
Make your way towards a career as a
specialist nail technician within a health spa
or a nail bar. Throughout this Apprenticeship
you will learn advanced skills in the world of
nails that will prepare you with the
experience for a successful career within
the industry.
What will I study?
16-18
19+
A
Technical Theatre is part of the Performing
Arts Industry and as an apprentice you will
begin by training as an assistant lighting
and stage technician where you will learn
how lighting and theatre can dramatically
alter the mood and shape of a performance
to delight audiences. You will have the
opportunity to progress onto alternative job
roles as your skills set develops.
• Advanced nail technology including a
variety of nail enhancements and nail art
techniques
What will I study?
• Electric files
• Operating lighting systems
• Airbrushed nails
• Working in a theatre
• Learn about health and safety and client
care
• Working backstage on productions
• Learn how to promote and sell products
and services
What added value will I receive?
The opportunity to attend master classes
and workshops will also be available in
subjects such as: tanning, threading, ear
piercing and more.
• Lighting and lighting design
• Working as part of a team
What added value will I receive?
You will be given the opportunity to develop
your functional skills in English and maths.
You will work with employers to gain hands
on experience in the industry, using
industry-standard equipment and earning a
salary while you learn.
What can I progress on to?
You could seek employment in a range of
roles in the nail industry. Examples are: nail
bars/beauty salons, cruise liners, nail
technician on-board airlines, health spas,
mobile nail technician, nail/beauty company
sales representative.
What can I progress to?
After completing this Apprenticeship, you
will be able to move onto employment in the
Technical Theatre industry.
What are the entry requirements?
• Interest / experience in theatre work
• Nails Level 1 or equivalent
• You must have a Level 2 qualification
within beauty therapy, nail technology or
equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent community skills
• Attend an interview and practical
workshop with course tutor
• Interview with course tutor
• GCSE grade D or above in English
TCC
What are the entry requirements?
• A Level 1 qualification
• Functional skills at Entry Level 3
Apprenticeship in Design
Level 2
TCC
16-18
19+
A
Throughout your Apprenticeship you will
assist in the preparation of documents,
presentations and briefs. You will research
current and historical design trends
throughout the course and produce a
portfolio of work showing the development
of your own design skills. By carrying out
this apprenticeship you will be qualified to
head for a design career within roles such
as a junior designer or a design assistant.
This course lasts for 18 months.
What will I study?
• NVQ Certificate in design support
• BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Art
and Design
• Functional Skills in maths, English and
ICT
• Employer rights and responsibilities
• Personal thinking and learning skills
What added value will I receive?
• You will be given the opportunity to
develop your functional skills in English
and maths
• You will work with employers to gain
hands on experience in the industry,
using industry-standard equipment and
earning a salary while you learn
What can I progress on to?
After completing the Apprenticeship you
can go onto further employment or go onto
Higher Education.
What are the entry requirements?
GCSE maths and English grade A-C.
• Secured employment in a salon
• Secured employment within a
hairdressing salon
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Accountancy
Beauty
Business Admin
Catering
Childcare
Construction
Customer Service
Design
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Fabrication and Welding
Hair
Health and Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Motor Vehicle
Nails
Plastering
Plumbing
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What Ofsted
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Rotherham
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The standard of
students’ work
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from and
enjoy their
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Rotherham College
Ofsted
Town Centre Campus
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG
GOOD
2013
Rother Valley Campus
Doe Quarry Lane
Dinnington
S25 2NF
01709 722777
www.rotherham.ac.uk
info@rotherham.ac.uk
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