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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
At this year’s Creative Arts Summer Show, we saw impressive work from our students! Our learners on the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Pre-Degree showed strong talent!
We’re putting a spotlight on some of the work produced and taking you behind the scenes into the inspiration behind the pieces.
Jack:
Jack’s work revolves around the idea of perfection and imperfection. He achieved this by having one side of his piece being ‘perfect and clean’ and the other being more chaotic. As Jack eventually aims to be an illustrator, he chose a geometric layout. The linework in the chaotic side of the piece corresponds to letters in a paragraph based on the word perfection, showing an impressive blending of ideas.
Izzy:
Izzy’s work is about her connection with her coastline. Living in a coastal area, she has a strong focus on the impact that climate change is having on these areas. A key inspiration behind this theme was finding out that a walking route that Izzy regularly takes with her dog would be underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion. To achieve this, her work has the colours of nature, using flowers and florals from this coastline.
Edith:
Edith’s work centres on the theme of identity, especially regarding being a twin. The work was inspired by her journey to be independent and discovering her own personality. The course has helped Edith to discover new working processes and has prepared her for university, which she will be going to after a gap year.
Mercedesz:
Mercedesz’ work has many elements including a section inspired by a spider's web. This represents an area where a spider can hunt but is also the home for the spider. The work focuses on a theme of home, which can be lost but also found. The focus point of the piece represents a starting point for Mercedesz to create her new home from, with many elements branching off.
Sydney:
Sydney’s work was about rebirth and the healing process from a traumatic event. She was inspired by self-grief, creating work based on looking after yourself and healing independently. Sydney used crochet to achieve this effect. She describes the course as a completely different experience to A Levels and secondary school. Her words to anyone thinking about the Foundation Arts course are clear: “It's the best thing ever! Just do it!”.
Feeling inspired? Find out more about the UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Pre-Degree by clicking here!
WE STAND TOGETHER. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Weston College is appalled by the recent race riots and violence occurring across the UK including Bristol, that are fuelled by racism, Islamophobia and demonisation of migrants. As a college community, our stance is unwavering: Weston College firmly condemns racism, Islamophobia, and violence in all forms.
While Weston and the surrounding areas have not experienced violence as seen elsewhere, we are actively engaged with the police and local authorities to monitor the situation closely.
However, we understand that these events have impacted our community, both directly and indirectly. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners, staff, and visitors feel safe and welcome at Weston College and University Centre Weston.
If as a current student, you are affected by what has happened and need support, please see the following:
- Wellbeing@Weston and further support services can be accessed via the MyWeston app, which includes general and specialist support from the College plus links to local and national providers.
For new students joining us in September
- Visit WELFARE | Weston College which holds lots of information for support
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact:
safeguarding@weston.ac.uk, or call 01934 411 464
We were encouraged to see the anti-racism movement take a stand across the country last night, and we hope this positive action will make a change. We will continue to monitor the situation and we will update our website if there are any changes.
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