< PreviousFOUNDATION STUDIES In foundation learning, you will be helped to boost your English and maths skills and also have a taster in different vocational subjects. These could include business, digital skills, health care, sport or IT. You will have tutorials which will focus on employability and personal development skills. stanmore.ac.uk/foundation 48 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)49 Foundation Study Programmes Foundation Studies Entry Requirements: No specific requirements NEXT STEPS Most young people studying a level 3 vocational programme do so to enable them to get into university. Students with NCFE CACHE qualifications are very successful in accessing a variety of HE courses in a wide range of areas.GCSE PACKAGE Good GCSE results in key subjects are often a requirement for many careers. Stanmore College offers a GCSE pathway, including English, maths and double science. stanmore.ac.uk/gcse 50 Taught by experienced tutors in a supportive learning environment, you will have the opportunity to gain these important qualifications and prepare for higher level study and employmentNEXT STEPS Level 3 Vocational Course or Apprenticeships. 51 GCSE Study Programmes GCSE Package LEVEL 2 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs grade 9-3 with a minimum of 2 2 grade 3’s, in any of the GCSE subjects we offer.HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE GCSE AVAILABLE Healthcare covers a wide range of services and organisations within the public, private and voluntary sectors. The social care and development sector serves around 2.3 million adults. It employs just over 1.8 million people in the UK, around 6% of the UK workforce. stanmore.ac.uk/health 52 Potential careers in this area AMONG OTHER CAREERS. CARE-WORKERS CRIMINOLOGISTS HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS HEALTH VISITOR ASSISTANTS NURSES NUTRITIONISTS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PLAYWORKERS PARAMEDICS PSYCHOLOGISTS SOCIAL WORKERSNEXT STEPS This course supports progression to health and social care related degrees. Most young people studying a level 3 vocational programme do so to enable them to get into university. Students with BTEC qualifications are very successful in accessing a variety of HE courses in a wide range of areas. 53 I enjoyed the wide variety of units and was very pleased with my results. Sabiha – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Middlesex University studying a degree in Pharmaceutical Science Health & Social Care Study Programmes (Exceptions to entry requirements may be considered) Certificate in Health & Social Care LEVEL 2 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 3(D) including English and maths. Students are also expected have a clean DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). Or a Level 1 vocational course and GCSE grade 3(D) in English and maths. Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 4(C), including English and maths. BTEC First Diploma at Merit and GCSE English grade 4(C).SCIENCE (Source: The Science Council). GCSE AVAILABLE There are 5.8 million people working in science-based occupations, which equates to a fifth of the UK workforce. Graduates or postgraduates make up almost 60% of the core and related science workforce. stanmore.ac.uk/science 54 Potential careers in this area BIO-ENGINEERS CHEMICAL ENGINEERS CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTS DIGITAL HEALTH-CARERS FORENSIC SCIENTISTS GENETIC COUNSELLORS RESEARCH SCIENTISTS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD NANO-TECHNICIANS OPTICAL TECHNICIANS PHARMACISTS RESEARCH SCIENTISTS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY TECHNICIANS VETERINARY NURSES CRIMINOLOGY CRIME SCENE OFFICER FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY DOCTOR TOXICOLOGY AMONG OTHER CAREERS. SCHOOL TEACHERSNEXT STEPS Most young people studying on the Biomedical & Forensic Science Study Programme progress to university to study biomedical science, pharmaceutical sciences, nutrition, audiology, chemistry, psychology, physiotherapy, biology, nursing etc. 55 Science Study Programmes (Exceptions to entry requirements may be considered) First Certificate in Applied Science LEVEL 2 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 3(D) including grade 4(C) in either English or maths. Extended Diploma Applied Biomedical Science LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 4(C) including English, maths and science. Or a level 2 Certificate in Applied Science at Merit, grade 4(C) in GCSE English and maths. Extended Diploma Forensic + Criminal Investigations LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 4(C) including English, maths and science. Or a level 2 Certificate in Applied Science at Merit, grade 4(C) in GCSE English and maths. Certificate in Applied Science LEVEL 1 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 2(E) including grade 3(D) in either English or maths. Technical Qualification in Science T-LEVEL Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 4(C), including English and maths. The course prepared me for the level of work university requires. Stevie-Jade – Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science Middlesex University studying BSc Biomedical ScienceSPORT GCSE AVAILABLE This sector is predicted to be one of the largest growth employment areas in the UK, whether as a professional athlete, or in the essential support and development roles that ensure sporting excellence such as coaches, instructors, physiotherapists, nutritionists and sports psychologists. stanmore.ac.uk/sport 56 Potential careers in this area AMONG OTHER CAREERS. LEISURE FACILITY MANAGERS PERSONAL TRAINERS SPORTS/ FITNESS COACHES INSTRUCTOR CRICKETER SPORTS SCIENCE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE OFFICER FOOTBALLER Stanmore College has partnered with academies around London to deliver a football scholarship scheme, allowing students to get first hand experience of being at a club participating in training and matches while still gaining qualifications.NEXT STEPS Most young people studying a level 3 vocational programme do so to enable them to get into university. Students with NCFE CACHE qualifications are very successful in accessing a variety of HE courses in a wide range of areas. 57 Sport Study Programmes (Exceptions to entry requirements may be considered) Award in Sport Coaching & Exercise Studies LEVEL 1 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 2(E) including English and maths or level 1 functional Skills. Award in Sport - Coaching / Nutrition / Fitness Instruction LEVEL 2 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 3(D) including English and maths. BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Performance LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grade 4(C) including English and maths. Alternatively, BTEC level 2 Diploma in Sport at Merit. Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements:4 GCSEs at grades 9-4(A-C) including English language. Alternatively, level 2 progressors (Merit). Personal Training LEVEL 3 Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade 4(D) including English and maths. Also includes Level 2 Fitness Instructing I am extremely grateful for everything my teacher has done for me Khalid – Level 3 Personal TrainerNext >