GETTING TO KNOW PRESTON COLLEGE
WHAT'S AVAILABLE AT PRESTON COLLEGE?
CAREERS GUIDANCE & INFORMATION Leaving high school is an exciting time, especially if you know what career you want to follow and how to get there - but if you don’t, it can be a little daunting. That’s where we can help. Whatever stage you’re at on your career journey (or even if you haven’t started yet) our experienced Careers & Progression Team will support you in making the right choices about your future. Our advisors are trained in providing high quality careers information, advice and guidance to all students. You can chat with them any time during College hours in the Career Zone located on the College High Street, email guidance@preston.ac.uk or call 01772 225774 . We also have Career Coach , an online platform which can help you find a career path that suits you, build an impressive CV and find local job vacancies.
At Preston College, you can choose to study technical courses that lead to further study or employment, or an apprenticeship which develops your skills in the workplace and can lead to Degree and Higher Level Apprenticeships. Our courses are developed alongside employers and are designed to give you flexibility and options for your education and journey to employment. For example, you could start your studies on a full-time college course and transfer onto an apprenticeship to 'earn while you learn', whilst still gaining the same qualification. Alternatively, you may continue on your full-time course and progress directly to higher level study either at Preston College or university.
FACILITIES & LEARNING At Preston College there are a wide range of learning facilities and resources which allow you to put the technical skills you learn into practice. Facilities include industry-standard studios, theatres, libraries, science labs, workshops, hair and beauty salons, PC suites, digital technology and software. See page 58 for a selection of our facilities or visit us at our next open event for a tour. MATHS & ENGLISH Maths and English skills are an important part of everyday life and employers are looking for people with these skills. That’s why it is a Government requirement that if you leave school without a grade 4 (or above) you will have to study these subjects as part of your college programme. MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION When making the important decision about what to study at college, it’s worth taking the time to research what qualifications are needed for your future career. Some professions do require Higher Level Qualifications, but university is not always the only way to get them. You can study Higher Level Qualifications at Preston College in a range of subjects either in the classroom or in the workplace. Alternatively, you could gain your higher-level qualifications through a degree or higher apprenticeship. Remember, if you are unsure on which route to take, speak to one of our careers advisors who will be able to talk you through your options. You can contact our Recruitment and Careers Team by emailing guidance@preston.ac.uk or calling 01772 225774 and ask to speak with one of our dedicated Careers Advisors.
See page 65 for more information on progression routes.
TYPES OF QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: • T Levels • Apprenticeships • BTECs
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PREPARING YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE Your college experience is designed to prepare you for your future, whether this is further study, an apprenticeship or full-time employment. To help keep you on track your tutors and Student Manager will monitor your progress and support you to achieve your goals. All our courses are designed to prepare you for the world of work and university, with industry placement opportunities and a range of on-campus activities such as guest speakers, careers events and workshops included. Alongside achieving your qualification, you will also gain the technical skills, knowledge and experience that employers need. Preston College has strong employer links and we have worked closely with them to shape the curriculum to ensure you have the right skills to help you achieve your career goals. DEVELOPING THE RIGHT TECHNICAL SKILLS On some of our courses, you will need to start at Level 1 or 2 to gain a solid foundation of skills before you move onto a Level 3 qualification. On other courses, you may be able to begin at Level 3 depending on your qualifications. T Levels and our Level 3 Extended Diploma programmes are the equivalent to A Level study and can provide you with enough UCAS points to progress onto university. See page 17 for more information.
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