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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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Construction is a very versatile and dynamic course with many different routes to specialise in. At Weston College, we offer courses in Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plastering, Scaffolding, Electrical, Plumbing and Construction Professionals such as Civil Engineering and Surveying.
These courses are a great way for students to get hands-on experience in trade subjects. They gain practical skills in the workshop whilst learning theoretical knowledge in the classroom which they can then apply to real-life application.
This year, our Construction students have been introduced to new uniforms. This allows both staff and students to identify different trades depending on their colour. For example, Plumbing students are now wearing blue tops and jumpers, Brickwork is wearing green, Carpentry is wearing red, Plastering is wearing grey, and Electrical is wearing black. These new items of clothing were completely free of charge to the learners and allows everyone to easily identify which student is in which cohort.
At the end of last term, our Construction learners were challenged to think harder about how they engage with the community, not just because of the positive impact it has on our learners, but because it’s a great way to give back and encourage engagement and meaningful interactions outside of the college.
During their first week back, our learners have already risen to that challenge. Jack, Plastering, and Alfie, Bricklaying, joined our staff at St. Martin’s Primary School Careers Day for Year 6 pupils. They spoke confidently with the pupils, answering questions about their trades, college life, and their plans going forward.
We have also invited the Year 6 pupils into college, where our learners will demonstrate their skills across the trades, discuss their career journeys and pathways in construction, and offer hands-on experiences to show learners the options available to them. This is a great way to not only improve the confidence of our learners, but also to help inspire the future generations. It’s a great way for our learners to become positive role models within the community and take pride in their abilities.
We look forward to seeing what our Construction students get up to for the rest of the year!
This initiative forms part of the Construction Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys.
Progress to the next level in Construction! At University Centre Weston (UCW) our students give us impressive feedback, with our latest National Student Survey results putting us above average in all nine areas! Find out more about our exceptional teaching, wellbeing services and learning resources by visiting our website. Click here!
If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College here. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.
Weston College’s Academy of Sport recognises the abilities and efforts of our top athletes and aims to support them to achieve their potential.
As a student at Weston College, you will have the opportunity to combine your academic studies with high-level sporting provision, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself as a student-athlete.
Our Career Excellence Hub allows our learners to study a programme with lots of career boosting benefits, all with the aim of giving learners the opportunity to become career ready!
The employers who are part of our Career Excellence Hub engage with us to provide industry insights, placements, guest lectures and collaborate on curriculum development and industry-relevant projects. This collaboration opens doors for our learners into their prospective industries and gives them a feel for what they can expect once they enter the working world.
Watch below to hear what being a Future Talent Business Partner entails for an employer -
With the new academic year underway, we have had many of our brilliant Future Talent Business Partners resign, while we’re also welcoming some new employers joining us for their first year!
Below are some of these employers:
- Noah's Ark
- Rowan Management Consultant Ltd
- Thatchers
- Somerset Chamber of Commerce
- Visit Somerset
- DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House
- Super Culture
- Noor Creative
- The Bottleyard Studios
- Beard Construction
- GMI Construction
- Persimmon Homes
- Rotamec
- Nek's Barbershop
- Feverpitch
- Twisted Web
- Future Stars Coaching
- RHL Activities
- Carlea Theatre Arts
- The Old Thatched Cottage
- Somerset FA
- SLX
- DMS Drywall Systems
- Boeing
- UHBW
We are excited to collaborate with all of the above employers throughout this academic year, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact they will have on our learners!
To find out about becoming a Future Talent Business Partner, click here.
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