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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
Online enrolments are now open for those joining us in September 2023!
If you have been offered a place, enrolling is the final step to securing your place at Weston College.
Invites, including all instructions and next steps, should arrive to applicants via post on Tuesday 9th May.
If you have not yet received your letter or have any queries, please contact our admissions team on 01934 411481 or enquiries@weston.ac.uk.
Weston College is proud to announce the successful completion of the "Leading from the Middle" CPD programme for a number of its middle managers and leaders. Designed for both curriculum and business support managers, this high-impact development programme was commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and delivered by FE Associates (FEA).
The programme, which launched on January 25, 2023, culminated in a conference on May 3, where participants presented on the outcome of their action learning projects. Throughout the programme, participants were offered a good mix of building knowledge and understanding of the sector, including funding, strategy, and policy, as well as equipping managers with greater soft management and leadership skills.
One of the key highlights of the programme was the allocation of an external mentor to each participant, allowing them to focus on particular areas of development during the course of the programme. The delivery team for the programme was made up of a range of experts, including trainers from in and out of the FE and Skills sector. The team's background includes ex-Principals, a Deputy Principal, an Ofsted Inspector, and trainers working with some of the biggest employers internationally and nationally, including the Metropolitan Police
Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) were an integral part of the programme, and the programme was underpinned by an ethos of inclusivity and personalisation, with core elements that participants were required to engage with and complete. Based on their initial assessment, participants got the opportunity to engage with modules and units that were relevant to their own personal development.
Sir Paul Phillips, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College commented: "We are delighted to have successfully completed the Leading from the Middle CPD programme for our middle managers and leaders. This programme has been instrumental in building knowledge and understanding of the sector, equipping our managers with greater soft management and leadership skills, and ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded into all aspects of our work. The Leading from the Middle CPD programme has been a great success for Weston College, and we look forward to continued success and growth in the future.”
My name is Dan, and I am the Recruitment Manager at Butcombe Brewery, part of the Liberation Group. We are a business made up of premium food-led pubs and breweries that create award-winning beers. We are extremely proud of our South West roots, and have now expanded across the South of the UK, and the Channel Islands!
Having grown our business in Somerset, a relationship with Weston College seemed a natural step when we first began our partnership. We were keen to help support the community in our homeland whilst also gaining access to the next wave of Hospitality superstars!
We have had a superb, collaborative relationship with Weston College over the last few years. Alongside being a Career Excellence Hub employer, we also attend careers fairs, provide masterclass learning sessions with the students and have become involved with T Level structure and content too.
The impact of the partnership with Weston College has been fantastic; we have successfully placed 6 young chefs into our businesses across the South West. Also, the courses delivered by the college have helped some of our Central teams learn new skills to bring to the business!
Well done and thank you to the team at Weston College - I look forward to what the future of our partnership holds!
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