INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
ENTRY CRITERIA
Preston College has industry placement and work experience opportunities on the majority of our courses which provides valuable experience in the workplace. Students have the chance to work with employers, developing skills through projects, guest lecturers and workshops, helping them to understand how the skills they have gained at college can be transferred into the workplace. Industry placements and work experience hours are not just about testing your skills in a work environment, they can lead to employment opportunities.
You’ll find entry criteria information on our website, but as a reference here is a short overview of what we are looking for at each level. If you do not meet these requirements, we may take into consideration your individual circumstances.
LEVEL 1 Students need a profile of mainly grade 2s (Es) at GCSE grade including English Language and maths. Students will need to attend an interview showing their interest in the subject and a willingness to learn. LEVEL 2 Students need four GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above including at least one of English Language or maths. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 2. E.g. if they have a grade 3 in maths, then they would need at least a grade 2 in English Language. They will also be required to attend an interview to discuss their suitability for the course. LEVEL 3 Students need five GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C) grade including English Language or maths at grade 4. The other subject should have a minimum grade of 3. E.g. if they have a grade 4 in maths, then they would need at least a grade 3 in English Language. They will also be required to attend an interview to discuss their suitability for the course.
T LEVELS Students require at least two grade 5s and three grade 4s at GCSE including at least a grade 4 in maths and English. The following T Levels have additional entry criteria: Engineering (Design & Development), Health (Adult/ Mental Health Nursing), Science, Digital Production, Design & Development (IT) and Education & Childcare. ADDITIONAL ENTRY CRITERIA Some courses have additional entry criteria and we advise that you check our website for the latest information. For example, in Performing Arts you will be required to audition, in Art & Design we’d like to see a portfolio of your work, and to study a Health & Social Care course or an Early Years course you will be required to have a Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check.
The Industry Placement Team and your tutors will support you in securing a suitable placement.
STUDENT PROFILE
KATIE T Level in Engineering (Design & Development)
Visit www.preston.ac.uk for course entry criteria.
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Contact our Careers team to discuss your options if your results are not what you expected on GCSE results day.
I completed my industry placement at Viking Engineering and got offered an apprenticeship. Once I finish my T Level, I will be starting an apprenticeship in fabrication and welding.
92% of students believe that their placement(s) were valuable to their development ”
PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY
BENEFITS OF INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS • Develop your employability skills.
T Levels and Level 3 Diplomas can provide you with the same amount of UCAS points as A Levels - see the table below:
• Learn new technical skills. • Learn employment skills.
STUDENT PROFILE
UCAS POINTS
T LEVEL OVERALL GRADE
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
A LEVEL GRADES
“ ALEXSANDER Travel, Tourism & Event Management
• Improve your CV ready for work. • Gain employment opportunities (Jobs, Apprenticeships, Experience). • Develop your interview technique and confidence.
168 160 152 144 128 120
Distinction*
D*D*D* D*D*D
A*A*A* A*A*A
D*DD DDD DDM
A*AA AAA ABB BBB BBC CCC DDD
When I started my course, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but after completing my work experience at the Holiday Inn I knew that I wanted to progress and establish myself in the tourism industry.
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Distinction
• Learn to network and create your own network. • Prepare for the demands and expectations in the workplace. • Help you make an informed decision on your career. • Improve your maturity, confidence, and self-reliance.
Merit
112 96 72
DMM MMM
Pass (C or above)
Pass (D or E)
DD^
T Level students need to complete an industry placement of 315 hours .
^90 credit diploma D* = Distinction Star D = Distinction M = Merit
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