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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.
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It's the Royal Wedding this weekend (although you probably knew that by now)!
Students at our Hair and Beauty Centre have been putting together their favourite wedding hairstyles, that'll look great regardless of whether you’re the bride or a guest!
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Weston College has been selected to pioneer an innovative approach to adult learning.
Thanks to an award from the government’s Flexible Learning Fund, the College will launch a unique range of digital courses that enable adults to learn alongside other commitments.
The courses, which are designed for people who are unable to study full-time, will be launched in January 2019.
Learners can study the courses outside of regular working hours through a mixture of face-to-face and online training sessions.
The new courses include:
- Investigating Enterprise Skills, Level 2 Award
- An Introduction to Leadership and Management, Level 2 Award
- Autism Awareness, Level 2 Award
- Customer Service in a Health and Social Care Settings, Level 2 Certificate
- Maintaining a Tenancy, Entry Level 3 Award
- IT User Skills, Level 1 Certificate
These courses are free for adults that meet the eligibility criteria.
Anne Milton, Apprenticeship and Skills Minister, said: “These projects are an opportunity for people to get the skills they need to kick-start their working life.
“I’m really excited about these projects, which will help people learn the skills they need to grow and succeed in lots of different jobs.
“Whether working already or returning to work, it can be difficult for people to fit training around their busy lives. This funding aims to find out how providers and employers can work together to better meet the needs of adults of all ages, who want the opportunity to learn important new skills and change their lives.”
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Andy wanted to be a chef from a very young age.
His parents couldn’t keep him out of the kitchen, especially when it came to occasions like dinner parties. Andy loved experimenting in the kitchen and his brother would often play ‘guinea pig’ by trying his creations!
Andy trained at Weston College from 1988 to 1990. Once qualified, he took his first job in a little two-rosette French restaurant in the Bristol area.
After two years of intense training and hard work, he took his first large hotel job at Bristol Marriott Royal. He saw this as an opportunity to develop skills in other areas, such as large banqueting and busy bistro style food, as well as dipping in and out of the fine dining restaurant.
After three years and two promotions, he moved on to moat house hotels, working at the Crowne Plaza and The Billesley Manor Hotel - a two-rosette property.
Andy’s first head chef job was with Novotel Bristol. After just three years, he became the company’s development chef for the UK!
Andy has enjoyed many travel opportunities – working in countries such as Morocco, Philippines and Thailand for the Sofitel Hotels and Resorts five-star brand. He loved every minute of working abroad, seeing different cultures and learning all about new flavours and cooking methods.
Andy worked as executive chef for Novotel UK for 12 years before leaving to work in a similar capacity within the Devere Hotel Group.
Andy is now heading up the team at Backwell house and loves the luxury boutique hotel environment.
He uses his wealth of industry experience to mentor the next generation with his masterclasses at Weston College.
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