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QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED
A Levels develop the knowledge, skills and study habits to excel at university, as well as the attributes recognised by employers.
Your academic studies will be complemented with enrichment opportunities such as trips, mentoring and work experience, providing the perfect springboard for your future career.
A Levels are assessed through exams at the end of two years of study. Most learners study three subjects - some choose four.
With an apprenticeship you’ll go straight into the workplace and be shown clear routes to progress straight into employment within a specific occupation. You can achieve nationally recognised qualifications, earn a wage, and gain skills that will see you get ahead. On average you will spend 20% of your learning time in the college and 80% within the workplace
Professional and technical qualifications are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to gain employment within specific industries or occupations. They provide a balance between theory and practical skills development. They are suited to those who want to get hands-on experience within a particular vocational area. These programmes include work placements. Assessment is more varied and will include exams, coursework and practical work.
T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies. T Levels have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need, including a minimum of 45 days on an industry placement – this means you will spend 80% of your learning time in College and 20% within the workplace.
LATEST NEWS
Weston College recognises the importance of Ramadan and the challenges that Muslim learners, apprentices, and staff may face during this holy month. As the first day of fasting for Ramadan begins on Thursday, 23rd March 2023, Weston College would like to offer its support to those who will be observing the fast.
Ramadan is much more than not eating or drinking during daylight hours. It is a time for self-reflection, spirituality, self-discipline, humility, and empathy. Muslims are encouraged to engage in extra prayers, more charity, volunteering, and providing khidma (service).
The College understands that fasting can affect the performance and wellbeing of learners, apprentices and its staff and will be offering additional academic support, prayer times, compassion, and acknowledgement to Muslim students and staff during Ramadan.
Weston College supports its Muslim students and staff in their observance of Ramadan by allowing them time to pray in between lessons and ensuring that they know where the quiet rooms are located on each campus. The College also encourages staff to cultivate an open culture of understanding of the challenges of the month but also celebrating its blessing and importance for Muslims.
Weston College understands the importance of supporting its Muslim students and staff during Ramadan and is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment for all.
We cant wait for this years Business Award's at the Winter Gardens on Thursday 15th June! The event will celebrate the excellence of our apprentices, trainees, and learners that completed an industry placement - as well as recognising the work of our business network. We welcome nominations for anyone that you feel is deserving of recognition for the work they have completed in the last year. All entries will then be looked at by our judges and shortlisted on their merits.
The winners will be announced at the event on Thursday 15th June. Nominations are OPEN until 28th March, nominate here.
These are our judges for this year's Business Awards:
Last week, our Level 3 Beauty Therapy learners were treated to a guest lecture and demonstration from an industry professional at Guinot. Guinot, the No. 1 Beauty Salon in France, offers beauty treatments and exclusive skincare treatments for the face and body in approved beauty salons.
Jenna Ratcliffe, the Divisional Lead of Sector Services, explained the demonstration, and how this benefits the learners in their studies: “Learners focus on providing advanced skincare therapies during their course; the industry masterclass was focused on enhancing learner awareness around alternatives to aesthetic medicine. Guinot was the perfect brand to offer this insight to our learners as they have over 50 years' experience in the professional beauty therapy industry with treatments available in 70 countries.”
Jenna continued: “Learners had the opportunity to further develop electrical therapy technical skills under the direction of Michelle, our Guinot representative. Learners explored Guinot's Hydradermie, Hydraclean and Hydralift treatments and were fascinated by the results.”
At Weston College, we understand how vital live demonstrations are in bridging the gap between education and industry. Learners are aware of professional brans, however being given the opportunity to experience them first hand is far more supportive for the learner’s progression into industry.
One learner participating in the session commented: “I thoroughly enjoyed today's Guinot masterclass with Michelle. She provided so much information on the treatments and products available, allowing us to test each product out. The fragrances were phenomenal, and the quality of the product is definitely top of the range and allows me to see treatment profit margins.”
Jenna commented on the success of the visit: “I’m so thrilled that at Weston College we are able to present opportunities such as these to our learners; as our motto is ‘careers, not courses’, industry professional demonstrations opens the door for our learners to achieve those dream careers!
“Michelle from Guinot stated that she would offer any of our learners a career pathway at Guinot, stating that they were professional and very knowledgeable! We are immensely proud of our learners, and so grateful to Michelle for sharing her expertise and knowledge with us all!”
If you would like to find out more about our Hair and Beauty courses, you can do so here.
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