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Full-time Course
and ApprenticeshipGuide
201213
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Welcome 2
Visit us 5
Find out more 6
Choose Reading College 8
How to apply 11
Find your perect way to learn 13
Find your level 15
Look over the subject options 16
Plan your route 18
Love your surroundings 20
Get involved 26
Let us look ater you 28Have extra help with fnances and ees 31
ContentsDisclaimerThe courses described in our prospectus
are those expected to be on offer during the
20122013 academic year. Every effort has
been made to ensure the accuracy of theinformation contained in this prospectus.
Reading College reserves the right, however,
to introduce changes including the addition,
withdrawal or restructuring of courses. It is
important to note that places on courses are
subject to availability, and that the courses
themselves may be subject to a viable
number of students enrolling. The contents
of this prospectus therefore do not form a
contractual obligation on Reading College
to provide any courses described in it.
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A levels 34
Access 46
Apprenticeships 54
Art, Graphics and Fashion 62
Business, Finance and Proessional Studies 70
Care, Childcare and Health 78
Catering and Hospitality 84
Computing and IT 90
Construction and the Built Environment 96
Engineering 102
English and Maths 108
Foundation Learning and Preparation or Work 114
Hairdressing and Therapies 120
Motor Vehicle 130
Music, Media and Perorming Arts 134
Plumbing, Gas and Heating 142
Public Services 146
Reading College at Reading Girls School 150
Science 152
Sport 156
Travel and Tourism 160
Courses
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Welcome
Dear Student
Thank you or your interest in Reading College and or reading our
guide or ull-time courses and Apprenticeships.
Never beore has there been so much choice o courses post 16.
At the college there is a programme which will suit all interests or
levels. What will help you to decide?
Think about what you would like to do ater this course ostudy. You might be interested in moving into product design
engineering in the uture and would be choosing at this point to
study a Science and Maths A level programme, or a BTEC Level 3
Engineering programme, or joining an engineering company on an
Advanced Apprenticeship.
You might want to go into the caring proessions but not yet have
achieved both English and Maths. You would do your Maths or
English alongside a Level 2 Health and Social Care programme,
progress then onto Level 3 and then into a job, an Apprenticeship
or onto higher education to do a Childcare degree at the college.
Our ocus is to help students succeed in their programmes
at the college, but also to be well prepared or whatever they
choose to do next. All courses include employability skills
because we want students who come to Reading College to
have an edge in the employment market; to develop the attitudes,behaviours and resilience to succeed in the workplace, and eel
good about themselves.
We set high expectations and standards at the college, but
in a riendly environment. Students will achieve more i they
are stretched, but also i they eel condent and happy.
I look orward to welcoming you to whatever course you
choose to study.
Lesley Donoghue
Principal
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A B C D E F G
Reading College Campus, Kings Road
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Visit usKings Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 4HJ
Tel: 0118 9554300
Reading College is located at the edge o Reading town centre.
The Kings Road campus is easily accessible rom surrounding
towns like Wokingham, Bracknell, Farnborough, Basingstoke,
Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead and Slough.
Train
There are regular train services into Reading Station rom
nearby towns and London Paddington. The Kings Road campus
is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk rom Reading Station.
Youll nd the latest train services and times at www.trainline.com
or www.nationalrail.co.uk
Bus
Reading Buses and Arriva operate regular services that stop
along the Kings Road.
Reading Buses: Routes 13, 14, 17.
Arriva; Routes 800, 850.First Group; Route 190.
Thames Travel; Routes 126, 127.
There is a preerential rate or students on some weekly travel
tickets during term-time (including evenings and weekends).
The latest times and routes can be ound on the bus company
websites: www.reading-buses.co.uk, www.arrivabus.co.uk or
www.thames-travel.co.uk
BikeThere is a large number o bike racks or students wishing
to cycle to college.
CarCar parking is available to students who live more than our
miles rom the campus. Car parking permits are issued on a rst
come, rst served basis, although spaces are not guaranteed.
Special car parking spaces and access are provided or those with
disabilities. The college is accessible directly rom the A4 or the
town centre. Junctions 10 and 11 o the M4 motorway are within
easy reach. Further directions can be ound on the college website.
The Loddon Bridge park and ride buses stop just beyond the
college at Kings Road/ Huntley & Palmers.
Visit us
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Website
Visit our website www.reading-college.ac.ukto browse our
courses or search or a particular course.
Open evenings
Come to one o our open events to nd out what we have to oer,
tour the campus and talk to sta and students about the options
open to you. You may already have a specic course in mind and
you will be able to meet some o the teaching team to discuss your
application. Our teaching and support teams will also be on hand i
you have any unanswered questions.
Wednesday 2 November 2011 6pm8.30pmWednesday 8 February 2012 6pm8.30pm
Wednesday 16 May 2012 6pm8.30pm
Summer advice days
Wednesday 17 August 10am7pm
Thursday 25 August 10am7pm
Taster sessions
The best way to nd out about the course you are interested in is
to take part in a taster session. On taster sessions you can join a
class, meet the teaching team and have a look around the college
acilities. Dates to be conrmed.
Advice Centre
Drop in to talk with one o our Advisors about our courses, ees,
nancial help and other support with your application.
Tuesday or Thursday: 8.30am6.30pm (4.30pm during holidays)
Monday, Wednesday or Friday: 8.30am4.30pm
Telephone enquiries:
0800 371 434 (available 8.30am4.30pm)
+44 118 955 4300 (rom outside the UK)
E-mail enquiries:
Findoutmore
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Find the best route to your goals
We oer a wide range o dierent course types covering many
subjects that lead to a job. From the technical to the creative,
or rom academic to job-related, there is something or everyone.
Not only is there a wide range o subjects but also dierent
progression routes and levels to cater or all learners. Our varied
courses oer the chance to learn a new skill or subject, or build
on existing knowledge. Find out more on page 13.
Focus on your uture employment
Your entire learning experience is geared to making you
employable regardless o whether you choose a vocational or
general academic route. Skills and knowledge or employment
are developed not only on your own but through events, trips,
work experience and leisure activities.
Learn in industry standard acilities
To be up to speed with the latest developments and technologies,
modern acilities are needed. At the college we have industry
standard acilities allowing students to learn in well-equipped
surroundings using the latest technology. There are purpose-built
workshops or engineering, motor vehicle and construction and
our Gas and Energy Centre in Wokingham is an industry standard
training and assessment environment. Also there is a multi-million
pound Art and Design Centre and Digital Media Centre on site
and new, state-o-the-art catering and hair and therapy training
acilities, including commercial hair and therapy salons and a busy
student-run restaurant. Find out more on pages 21 and 24.
Beneft rom support that is as individual as you are
Our students oten tell us that they nd our sta incredibly
supportive. Personal tutors support the pastoral, academic
and social needs o students. They will regularly monitor your
attendance and progress and will agree an individual learning
plan with you to help achieve your target grades. There are also
specialist sta available to deal with specic support needs you
may have. Our goal is to ensure that all students have a happy
and rewarding time and move on successully to urther study or
employment and our committed sta can make sure this happens.
Find out more on page 28.
Prepare well or your next step
Studying at a college oers a dierent experience to learning at
school. Many students nd college a more adult and proessional
environment. With this goes more responsibility to manage your
time and studies. Students nd that this extra responsibility and
discipline is good preparation or when they move on to university
or into employment.
Learn rom the experts
Sta teaching at the college are well qualied in their subject area.
All our vocational courses are taught by proessionals who have
relevant sector experience and expertise gained rom working in
the areas they are teaching. We introduce you to some o our sta
urther on in this prospectus and hope you will come to meet them
at one o our next open event.
Enjoy the experience
To help enhance their study there are plenty o opportunities or
students to explore dierent activities. Many students nd that
working within the local community, be it through volunteering or
work experience, can help their personal development. The college
organises such opportunities but also arranges events and
visits to involve students. On campus theres plenty to stimulate
you, including the colleges own radio station. Our wide-ranging
opportunities give you a chance to experience more and meet
others. Find out more on page 26.
How Reading College will give you the edge
ChooseReading
College
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1. Consider all your options
Beore choosing your course, it pays to look at all your options.
Think about what you want to be good at and what interests you.
Do you want to ocus on learning that will take you in a particular
career direction or do you want to opt or more general learning.
I youre not sure or i your are looking or inspiration, then contact
our Progression Advisors on employmentandcareers@reading-
college.ac.uk or speak with your Connexions Personal Adviser.
2. Choose your course
We have a wide range o courses available, within many subjects
and at diering levels. Your predicted exam grades can sometimes
help you decide which level to enter at. For inormation or advice,
browse our website, look in the ollowing pages, contact one o
our Advisors, or come to one o our open events. Were waiting
to hear rom you.
3. Send us your application orm
Once youve made your decision the easiest way to apply is online
at www.reading-college.ac.uk. I you preer, complete and return
the application orm at the back o this prospectus. Our courses
are very popular and many ll up quickly so it is worth sending your
application as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. Once your
orm is received well send you a letter with details o your interview.
Apply beore 18 May 2012 or a guaranteed interview and oer.
The oer we make may be conditional on a reerence or on
achieving certain GCSE grades.
4. Attend your interview
We interview all our ull-time applicants and this is your chance to
ask any urther questions about the course to make sure its the
right one or you. We want to get to know you, hear why you want to
start the course and be impressed by your enthusiasm. You will
need to bring along your latest school report.
5. Accept your place
We will normally oer you a place on the day o your interview and
we will ollow this up with a letter. We then ask you to conrm your
acceptance in writing.
6. Keep in touchBetween your interview and the start o term we will keep in regular
contact with you and send you inormation about preparing or
college and enrolment.
7. Enrol
Students with conrmed places have preerential treatment at
enrolment and will be allocated an enrolment appointment. I you
dont get the grades needed or your course, dont worry, were
likely to have a similar course at the right level or you.
I at any point youre unclear about what to do, have a query
or are not sure o your options then please speak to us.
Our Advice and Admissions team is here to help and can
be contacted on 0800 371 434.
How to applyThe steps you need to take
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A levels (AS/A2)
A level courses last two years. In the rst year, you will study three
or our subjects at AS level. When you gain an appropriate pass
in these exams you can go on to the second year where you
typically take three subjects at A2 to make up the ull A level.
These qualications are the traditional route to university and
are assessed externally through exams and, or some subjects,
also coursework. You will have regularly marked classwork and
homework. AS levels are stand-alone qualications, valued at
hal an A level.
Access to Higher Education
Completion o an Access course can provide returners to
education with a stepping stone to university or to HE study in
specialist colleges. The courses cover a range o subjects and,
as they are one-year programmes, the content will not be as
comprehensive as that o A levels or other two-year Level 3
courses. You dont need any ormal qualications to do an Access
course, but beore you are oered a place you will be required
to complete numeracy and literacy assessments to ensure that
you are able to work at the required level.
Vocationally Related Qualifcations (VRQs)
Extended Diplomas, Diplomas and Cer ticates are work-ocused
qualications in a wide range o subjects linked with specic
areas o work. The college oers three levels and entry grades
vary according to the level. At Level 3 the Extended Diploma is
the equivalent o 3 A levels and, depending on the standard o
work, is graded either as a Pass, Merit or Distinction (D). A student
completing the Extended Diploma could have a grade prole o D,
D, D which is the equivalent o 3 A levels at grade A and earns 360
UCAS points. Universities give conditional places based on either a
grade prole or points system. Our analysis o successul students
shows that students who have already studied VRQs at school and/
or have GCSE grade proles o mainly C thrive on the VRQ route
and achieve grades that enable them to progress to university.
Level 2 and 1 Diplomas are each one-year programmes that
prepare students or the next level. Entry requirements or these
courses are typically GCSEs at grade D or the Level 2 and or Level 1
GCSE grades below D or no qualications.
Find your perectway to learnWe oer a range o dierent course types, aimed at a wide range o learners. Some choose a vocationalroute and others preer a more general or academic route. To help you think about what type o course
would suit you, please read on.
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NVQs (National Vocational Qualifcations)
NVQs are competence-based qualications. This means that
they certiy that you have reached the standard o reliable
skills that are required to operate proessionally in the industry.
To gain an NVQ you may need to practise thoroughly the basics
o practical skills in a variety o situations and also be assessed on
the job in a real work situation. We oer both Apprenticeships and
college-based courses leading to NVQs. Many students progress
rom our ull-time courses to jobs where they can gain NVQs
part-time alongside work.
BTEC Level 3 or Level 4 Foundation Diplomain Art and Design
BTEC Foundation is strongly recommended or students wishing to
pursue a Higher Education course in the visual arts. It is an intensive
and highly creative course studied over one year (normally ater
A levels) that is specically designed to help students specialise in
an art discipline such as Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, Photography
and Graphic Communication. The level o the Diploma you receive
depends on how well you do in the optional units; the grading is
dependent on your Final Major Project unit.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to earn, get a qualication and gain
on-the-job skills. They combine training at the college with gaining
practical skills rom employment. Each Apprenticeship consists o
a ramework o qualications that includes practical competence
(NVQs), necessary technical knowledge (VRQs), and Functional
Skills. These are specied by the industrys own skills body.
Foundation learning options
Courses are available in a wide range o subjects or people who
want to gain a nationally recognised qualication, but are not
yet ready or learning at Level 2. They help build skills, enhance
employability, increase knowledge and boost condence. They are
also useul to explore a subject that interests you. Our oundation
options include the vocational pathways as well as courses or
those who want to ocus on Maths and English skills. We also have
Horizons programmes i you have learning diculties.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills are those practical skills in English, Maths and
ICT that you need in everyday work and lie situations. They are
requently the key to gaining a job or entry to a course at the next
level up. Our ull-time vocational courses have these skills built in,
so you naturally gain condence in using them in real lie situations.
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Find your levelOur ull-time courses and Apprenticeships span several levelsso you are sure to fnd the right place to start learning with us.College course level Examples o courses at this level at
Reading College
Who might be suited to this level o study?
4 Art and Design BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma Those intending to study art and design at higher
education who want rst to explore specialisms and
build a strong portolio
3 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma
Level 3 NVQ
CACHE Level 3 Diploma
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
A levels Access to Higher Education Diploma
Typically you will have 5 A*C grades at GCSE (6/7 or
A levels) and/or Functional Skills Maths and English
at Level 2; oten we ask or specic grades in some
subjects. Vocational courses also accept those applying
with Level 2 vocational qualications, usually with
Merit or Distinction
2 BTEC Level 2 Diploma
Level 2 NVQ
CACHE Level 2 Certicate
Level 2 Apprenticeship
GCSEs
Access to Education Diploma
Typically you will have GCSEs at grade D or a vocational
qualication and Functional Skills Maths and English at
Level 1
For some courses a skills assessment is required
1 BTEC Level 1 Diploma Level 1 NVQ
Level 1 Foundation Diploma
Level 1 Foundation Pathways
Level 1 Awards, Certicates and Diplomas
Oten there are no entry requirements, however manystudents at this level have GCSEs grade DG
Entry Entry Level Awards, Certicates and Diplomas
Horizon Courses
Usually there are no ormal entry requirements but
evidence o commitment to learning is expected
The above is intended for guidance only.
For exact course entry requirements, please see our course descriptions in the following pages and/or our course information pages on www.reading-college.ac.uk.
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Look over thesubject optionsOur courses are designed to give you the opportunity to progressrom your starting point through to higher levels o learning.
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Course Entry Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
A levels
Access programmes
Administration
Art, Design and Fashion
Bricklaying
Business and Finance
Care/Health and Social Care
Carpentry and Joinery
Catering and Hospitality
Childcare
Computing and IT
EFL and ESOL
Engineering
English and Maths
Hair and Therapies
Motor Vehicle
Music, Media and Perorming Arts
Painting and Decorating
Plastering
Plumbing, Gas and Heating
Public Services
Science
Sport
Teacher Training
Travel and Tourism
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Plan your routeRoutes to Higher Education and EmploymentThere is a variety o routes to get you to university. As well as the traditional academic route o A levels, there are vocational courses atLevel 3, Access courses, Apprenticeships or other Level 4 courses. You can g o into employment via a variety o routes as well including
working and studying at the same time via NVQs or Apprenticeships.
Qualification Level
AdvancedApprenticeship
HigherApprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship route
Degree
A levels,Access
GCSEs
GCSEs atschool
GCSEsat school
General route
1
2
3
4
Entry
E
mployme
nt
Employment
Level 4 Diploma/Foundation
Degree
Level 3Diploma/NVQ
Level 2Diploma/NVQ
Level 1Diploma/NVQ
Entry Levelcourses
Vocational route
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Love yoursurroundingsAt Reading College we believe that our students deserve only
the best. We want you to learn in stimulating and comortablesurroundings with access to state-o-the-art acilities.
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Blast 1386Radio Station
Students have the chance to pick up
broadcasting skills via the colleges
own radio station.
The Kitchen atReading CollegeWe have brand new on-site kitchens and
restaurant or our catering and hospitality
students to learn and gain experience in
industry standard acilities. The restaurant isopen during term-time or meals prepared
and served by our students.
Digital ZoneThe latest technology is available
or students on art, design, music
and media courses. The specialist
computer suites include an impressive
range o high specication Apple Mac
digital imaging equipment and industry
standard sotware packages.
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IT resourcesThere are PCs available to students
throughout the college. Every classroomhas a dedicated PC and ceiling-mounted
digital projector and most are equipped
with smart boards
ReectoryCompetitively priced hot and cold ood
is available throughout the day and early
evening. Vending machines are also located
around the college or snacks and drinks.
Study ZoneTo ensure students have resources to
aid their study, the library service on
campus oers an array o inormation
resources and inormation services. Study
Zone sta can oer guidance in locating
inormation, help with reerencing and
training in using electronic resources. The
well-stocked library oers study space or
both groups and individuals with access to
PCs. Scanning, printing and photocopying
acilities are available or students.
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Music and media acilitiesAlongside our live perormance space, we have ve band
rehearsal rooms ully equipped with PA systems, drum kits,guitar and bass amps, keyboards and DJ rigs and three digital
Pro Tools recording studios. Additional acilities include three
Apple Mac music/media computer labs providing Logic Pro,
Pro Tools, Reason and Final Cut Pro sotware. Our TV and
video production resources include a ully equipped TV
studio with green screen capabilities. The acility provides
students with the opportunity to use a proessional range o
video production equipment and cameras or their lm and
video productions.
Perorming arts spacesOur specialist perorming arts acilities include a ully-
equipped workshop theatre space with lighting rig,
ull-range sound system and projection acilities anda dance studio with mirrored walls and ballet bars.
Both rooms have proessional sprung dance foors.
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The Salon atReading CollegeOur brand new salons oer hairdressing,
barbering, beauty therapy and
complementary therapy treatments.
Our students are able to learn in industry
standard acilities and gain client experience
in these working salons. Treatments are
on oer during term-time or students,
sta and the general public.
Sports acilitiesThe college recently opened an on-site
exercise training centre. We have a
partnership agreement with Reading
Borough Council, giving excellent access to
sports halls, playing elds and indoor and
outdoor sporting acilities. Through this
partnership our students can get involved
in volunteering and work experience, plus
gain qualications that will equip them to
gain employment.
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Technology Centreand constructiontraining acilities
Our construction workshops are ully equipped
or students to learn the practical skills or jobs
in bricklaying and building services, plastering,
plumbing, gas installation, heating and
ventilation, painting and decorating, wall and
foor tiling and wood trades. The Technology
Centre includes mechanical engineering
workshops with the latest industry speciedequipment, an electronics lab and IT acilities
running the latest CAD and engineering
sotware. It also houses the motor vehicle area
where the workshops are ully equipped to
MOT standards. The Gas and Energy Centre
in Wokingham is a purpose built site or the
training and assessment o people working in
the plumbing, heating and ventilation sector.
Visual arts studios
and workshopsOur specialist art and design studios have
purpose-built studios and workshop areas
providing specialist spaces or developing
creative skills, including ceramics, wood
and metal, printmaking, ashion, textiles
and photography.
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Get
involvedOur ocus at Reading College is to develop skills thatmake you ready or your place in the world o work.All students need to gain skills and experience that make them attractive to employers whether
they are on a college course leading directly into work or whether they want to go to university
rst. We try to make it easy or you to get involved in a wide range o opportunities at the college.
Some activities are open to everyone whilst others are course-specic. All students need to do is
take advantage o whats available so they can experience and explore new areas.
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The Students Union
Being a student involves joining in, having un and having your say.
Once registered, you automatically become a member o the
Students Union. Students can take part in the wide range o teams
and societies rom sports to cinema or seek advice. You can
also become a student representative and have your say in college
decisions and give other students a voice. Theres plenty to get
involved with whilst youre a student at the college.
Student representation and mentors
Each year we invite our course representatives to work with us to
improve the college experience. I you are a student representative
you will get involved in many activities including our College LearnerForums to eed back on what is working well and what could be
better. Student mentors are appointed and trained each year to
work with course tutors and provide peer support to new students
who may need some help or just want somebody to talk to.
Trips at home and abroad
Some subjects organise trips abroad so that you can experience
new sights and cultures such as the annual A2 Philosophy trip
to Athens. Many o the trips are course-related so students canboost their knowledge in relation to their studies. Art and Design
students go to London to visit museums and galleries such as
the V&A. In addition to local study trips, students are also given
the chance to boost their personal development. BTEC Business
students attended an Outward Bound Teams and Leaders
residential course at Ullswater in Cumbria. Trips involving team
and condence building activities are oten arranged.
Exploring your next steps work or study
A number o employers visit the college to discuss career options
with students. Previously, John Lewis, Boots, Prudential, KPMG and
Kaplan have visited the college. An employment and careers air
also takes place annually, allowing students to meet employers
and discuss their options. Trips to inormation airs and open days
at universities are arranged or those students interested in higher
education and we host a higher education inormation evening or
students and their parents in the autumn term.
Getting competitive
Students oten have the chance to take part in competitions
both locally and nationally. For example, students have taken
part annually in the Skillbuild competition to demonstrate their
trade expertise. Our partnership with Reading Rockets oers
selected students specialist basketball training in an England
Basketball Academy. Those chosen can learn training methodsand techniques and represent the college in competitions.
Giving something back
We work with a number o volunteering organisations to enable
students who wish to take part to contribute to the local
community. Many nd voluntary work worthwhile and helpul
in their personal development as well as in building a strong CV.
Students have volunteered at Reading College as well as or
London Irish Rugby Club, St. Johns Ambulance, Meadway FootballClub, Oxam , the British Red Cross, NACRO and the Thames Side
Church Ministry.
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Accommodation
To help in your search or accommodation, we have posted
an inormation sheet on our website advising on types o
accommodation and useul contacts. Further help can also beound at www.direct.gov.uk by typing student accommodation
in the search box.
The Employment Shop
The Employment and Careers Service provide expert inormation,
advice and guidance to help you with career planning and
decisions, whether they involve employment or urther study.
Various acilities, including vacancy bulletins, employer airs,
options events and the careers inormation library and on-lineresources are available to help guide you.
Many courses at college include a work experience placement
and the Employment and Careers team will support you to nd
a placement and give you guidance and support to get the most
out o your time on placement. The team nds and advertises
vacancies with local employers and can provide ocused support
to help you nd a job, either through job seekers workshops or
personal support with job hunting.
Reading Recruit
New or 2012 is a service that will help nd job opportunities or
people who want to become and apprentice. This is a ree service
or local employers. See page 56 or details.
Multi-aith chaplaincy
Our First base multi-aith chaplaincy oers support and guidance
in condence. There is also a dedicated multi-aith quiet room or
use by all students and sta or quiet prayer, thought or meditation.
Counselling services
Our student counsellor is on hand to provide individual support or
you in a sae and condential environment i you need to discuss a
personal problem.
Disabled student support
Our dedicated disability team supports students with a wide range
o disabilities. The team can provide advice and inormation on a
wide variety o issues. I you have an enquiry regarding a disability,specic learning diculty or long-term medical condition, please
call 0118 955 4583.
International students
Most o our courses are open to students rom overseas.
The college runs an introductory course or new international
students who will be studying ull-time in September. Activities are
held throughout the year so international students can socialise,
meet new riends and visit places o interest.
Learning Skills team
We work with students who require additional support to succeed
on their course, particularly on courses rom Entry Level up to
Level 2. Based on initial assessments taken early in your course,
we will contact you to identiy your specic support requirements.
We can then provide extra help to ensure you achieve your
ull potential.
Personal tutors
As a ull-time student at college, you will be assigned a named
personal tutor who will be there to answer your queries, help you
with any diculties and enable you to make the most o your
time here. You will also have a one to one session with your personal
tutor on a regular basis ocussing on your individual needs and
helping you monitor your progress.
Advice Centre
Our Advice Centre is a one-stop-shop or inormation and advice.
Our riendly team can help with a range o queries, including course,
ee and nancial or welare support enquiries. The on-site centre
is open throughout the week and no appointment is necessary
just drop in. Alternatively you can call the team on 0800 371 434.
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Under 19? Study ree
I you are an EU citizen and under 19 years o age at the star t o
the academic year (31 August 2012), you do not pay tuition, exam
or registration ees. However, on certain courses there may be
additional costs or course materials.
19 or over and need a Level 2 qualifcation?
I you have yet to gain a ull Level 2 qualication such as ve
GCSEs (at grades AC) or an NVQ Level 2 you could study without
paying the tuition ee (but exam and other course-related ees are
still payable as applicable). Contact us to nd out i you qualiy.
19 to 25 and need a Level 3 qualifcation?
I you have yet to gain a ull Level 3 qualication such as two
A levels or an NVQ or vocationally related qualication at Level 3
you could study without paying the tuition ee (although the exam
and other course-related ees are still payable as applicable).
Contact us to nd out i you qualiy.
Unemployed and seeking work?
You may be able to study or ree i you are in receipt o Jobseekers
Allowance or are on benets and actively looking or work.
Please ask or more inormation.
Please note that the government provision or ee remission or
students aged 19 and above is subject to change so please speak
with an advisor or the latest inormation.
Payments
Fees must be paid at enrolment. However i your course costs
are over 150 there is the acility to pay in instalments.
Haveextrahelp with
nancesand ees
For many students,their course will be ree.For others, they maybe able to study ata reduced cost.
An outline o some o the
help available ollows.
I you have any questionsyou can speak to anAdvisor on 0800 371 434
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The 1618 fnancial support scheme
Worried about the cost o being a student? We have our bursaries
and other nancial support to help you. From travel, course
materials and accommodation bursaries to childcare costs, ouradvisors are here to help you overcome any nancial obstacles you
may ace while studying at Reading College. Awards will be made
subject to und availability, so early application is recommended.
Learner Support Fund or students 19+
We operate a und specically aimed at those home/EU students
who are on a low household income or an income-based benet
and may experience signicant nancial diculty whilst they
study. Subject to availability, the und may be able to assist with thecost o childcare, travel, materials and other course-related ees.
You will need to complete a Learner Support Fund application and
provide relevant evidence o your household income. This und
is very limited, so money may not be available even i you meet
eligibility requirements. Contact us to nd out more.
Proessional and Career Development Loans
A Proessional and Career Development Loan could help you pay
or learning that enhances your job skills or career prospects. Itsa bank loan so you would have to pay it back once youve let your
course. However, you dont pay interest or the period when youre
in learning. For more inormation visit www.direct.gov.uk/pcdl or
call 0800 585 505.
Discount Bus Travel Scheme
In partnership with Reading Buses, we operate a discount bus travel
scheme within the Reading area or students under 19. You can buy
a weekly bus pass giving you unlimited travel on Reading Buses ora reduced rate. Contact the travel desk on traveldesk@reading-
college.ac.uk
Care to Learn
I you are a young parent under 20, the government initiative Care
to Learn can help pay or your childcare and related travel costs
while youre learning. Further inormation can be ound at
www.direct.gov.uk and typing care to learn in the search unction,
or by calling the Learner Support helpline on 0800 121 8989.
Studying away rom home?
I you live outside the local area you may qualiy or unding to help
with your accommodation costs. I Reading College is outside o
a reasonable daily travelling distance o your home, there is not
a similar course available to you locally, and it will be your rst ull
Level 2 or Level 3 qualication, you may be able to claim nancial
support. Other criteria apply, and unortunately these unds are
not available or international students.
Financialsupport schemes
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on support available, contact ourAdvice Centre on 0800 371 434.
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A levels
To enhance the learning experience o students, an extensive
enrichment programme is available. Students are given plenty o
opportunities to take part in a wide range o activities and curriculum
visits to increase their subject knowledge and personal development.
On oer is a wide choice o subject areas including business and
social sciences. Some students also choose to study an additional
qualication to give them the edge in applying to university. These
qualications include AS level Critical Thinking and the Extended Project
Qualication (EPQ). The EPQ is well regarded by universities as it helps
develop your research, independent learning and presentation skills.
It also carries the same number o university points as an AS level subject.I you have six GCSEs grade A* to C you will be able to study three
AS level subjects. I you have seven or more GCSE subjects you will
be able to study our AS level subjects.
Our students have gone on to:
Anglia Ruskin University
Bangor University
Bedordshire University
Birkbeck University
Birmingham City University
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth Institute
BPP
Brighton University
Bristol West o England
University
Brunel University
Buckinghamshire
University
Cardi University
Coventry University
Cumbria University
De Montort University
East London University
Hertordshire University
Imperial College London
Kent University
Kings College London
Leicester University
Liverpool University
London Metropolitan
University
Manchester Metropolitan
University
Middlesex University
Oxord Brookes University
Plymouth University
Portsmouth University
Reading University
Southampton University
Southampton Solent
University
Roehampton University
Surrey University
Sussex University
Swansea University
Westminster University
Winchester University
The Sixth Form Centreprovides high qualityteaching and learning,allowing students toprogress onto highereducation study.In 2011, the majorityo our students weresuccessul at getting intotheir preerred university.
Alternatively A levels canhelp launch you into theworld o work.
There is extensive support
available or students to help
with decision-making at this
important time. All students
benet rom having a personaltutor who can oer advice on
applying to university or entering
employment. Throughout your
time studying, specialist sta will
support and guide you.
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A levels
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Accounting A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A47R
This course will provide you with an
understanding o company accounts,
accounting systems and the eects o
the economic, legal and technological
change on accounting. You will learn
how to produce and interpret somenancial documents. These accounting
skills are useul in a number o jobs and
careers and this course provides an ideal
background or someone planning a
career in accountancy.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Maths. A minimum o a
D grade at AS allows you to progress on
to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress into an accounting
Apprenticeship or on to work as an
accountant within a business or consider
urther study with an accounting or
business-related Foundation Degree or
degree course.
Art and Design A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A01R
This course includes both the practical
and theoretical study o art, covering
drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking
and contextual studies. A combination o
studio work and specialist workshops oer
the opportunity to research and explorematerials, techniques and processes
to produce successul and eective
art. You will gain rst-hand experience
o art works and the development o a
range o practical skills, knowledge and
understanding.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Art. You will also need to
bring a portolio to interview. A minimum
o a D grade at AS allows you to progress
on to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress to the Art and Design
BTEC Level 4 Foundation Diploma at
Reading College. Alternatively you could
progress directly on to an art-based
degree course.
Biology A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A03R
I you want to learn more about Biology
then this A level, combining theoretical
and practical work, can increase your
understanding. It covers a range o
topics, including cells and molecules,
and develops your practical and researchskills. You will also learn theories on the
contribution o science to the economy
and society. You will be taught in our well-
equipped laboratories and the course
includes a residential eld trip.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language, Maths and a single science
subject (Human Biology, Biology or Health
Studies) or Core and Additional Science.
A minimum o a D g rade at AS allows you to
progress onto your second year o study.
Progression
This course can lead to uture study in the
areas o Veterinary and Medical Studies,
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
General Biological, Plant, Animal and
Environmental Sciences.
Vocational Science Route
I you wish to study more practical,
applied science, you can apply to study
either the BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 Applied
Science Diplomas. Both o these courses
incorporate units o study covering Physics,
Biology and Chemistry. See page 155
or details.
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Chemistry A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A04R
Studying Chemistry can help you
understand the world around you and the
dierent substances in it. You will study
in our specialist laboratories and develop
a greater understanding o the general
principles o Chemistry. Our experiencedsta will increase your understanding o
chemical elements and compounds. An
A level in Chemistry is essential or most
healthcare-related or science-based
degree courses.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Chemistry, grade B in Maths
higher tier, grade C in Core and Additional
Science. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
You could progress on to a science-based
degree such as Biochemistry, Chemistry,
Microbiology or consider a health-related
proession.
Vocational Science Route
I you wish to study more practical,
applied science, you can apply to study
either the BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 Applied
Science Diplomas. Both o these courses
incorporate units o study covering Physics,
Biology and Chemistry. See page 155
or details.
Business Studies A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A06R
This course will provide you with a good
overview o business as a whole, with a
particular ocus on enterprise. You will
also learn about our business areas:
marketing, nance, people management
and operations. Your study will also involvestrategic thinking about business infuences
and setting up a small business.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Maths. A minimum o a
D grade at AS allows you to progress
onto your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress on to urther study
o a business-related subject at higher
education level or alternatively enter the
employment market.
Critical Thinking AS level
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2SF ASS A64R
The Critical Thinking AS level can help
develop your reasoning skills and prepare
you or the academic and intellectual
demand o higher education. The course
can also help uture employment and
personal development. You will explore
concepts, terms and techniques that willenable you to refect more constructively
on your own and others reasoning.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including
English Language.
Progression
This subject will allow you to progress
on to a wide range o higher education
courses and is well respected by higher
education institutions.
A levels
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Drama and TheatreStudies A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A35R
I you are a creative person who would
like the opportunity o studying a mix o
practical and theoretical subjects then the
Drama and Theatre studies A level is a good
option or you. You will be taught in ourwell-equipped classrooms and perorming
arts area which include acilities or acting
and theatre production. The college also
has good links with local theatre companies
who regularly visit and make use o these
acilities. This subject package can lead to
a wide range o progression opportunities.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language. You are also required to attend
an audition. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
This subject could lead to higher level study
in a related subject, or employment.
Amy WalesA2 Law, Philosophy, English and History
Why this course?
I am studying or my A levels because I intend to go to university next year.
I really enjoy studying here as the teachers are so helpul and always willing
to oer advice and support. The classes are interesting but un with a
mixture o tasks, some more challenging than others.
What next?
Amy recently received an A grade in A level Law, A grade in A level English
Language and Literature and a B grade in Philosophy. She also was awarded
the Sixth Form Star Award or greatest Overall Contribution to th eSixth Form. Her A level results will enable her to study or a Law degree
at the University o Reading where she has also be awarded the Reading
University Alumni Bursary Award which will provide her with nancial
support during her degree. Following her degree course Amy hopes to ull
her ambition o becoming a solicitor.
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English Language andLiterature A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A07R
You will study literary texts such as
plays, novels and poems but the course
concentrates more on learning and
developing the skills o language analysis.
This is urther developed by the study oconversations, interviews and speeches
and there is a whole new vocabulary o
linguistic terminology to become amiliar
with. You learn in this course o study to
look at language through a microscope
and to recognise how much social and
cultural values underpin everyday language,
but you still continue to explore the literary
heritage o the past.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including a grade
B in English Language. A minimum o a D
grade at AS allows you to progress on to
your second year o study.
Progression
This is a popular course, blending wellwith many other subjects. The course
will improve your writing and analytical
skills and teach you to read between the
lines. You would be welcomed on a range
o higher education courses.
English Literature A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A08R
This course is designed to continue your
GCSE English Literature studies. It provides
you with an introduction to the discipline
o advanced literary studies and presents
opportunities or reading widely and or
making creative and inormed responses to
each o the major literary genres o poetry,
prose and drama. You urther develop your
analytical skills through study, evaluation
and comparison o literary texts. The
course places a premium on reading to
encourage enjoyment o literary studies
and on extended writing to present an
inormed personal response.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grade A* to C including a B
grade in English Language. A minimum o
a D grade at AS allows you to progress on
to your second year o study.
Progression
English Literature is a well-regarded
course, combining well with many other
subjects and is welcomed on a range o
higher education courses. It will improve
your analytical and writing skills or the
study o literature in higher education, or
vocational qualications or or direct entry
into employment.
Film Studies A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A35R
Film Studies approaches lm in much the
same way as English Literature approaches
novels. You will look at lm industries rom
around the world as well as how dierent
nations use lms to promote ideas/
attitudes. It is or anyone who wants to
understand why lms are so important to
our understanding o the world, and why
lms move us emotionally.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs A* to C and a C grade in English.
A minimum o a D grade at AS allows you to
progress on to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress on to higher education
studies in Humanities or Arts. Alternatively
you could nd employment working or a
production company or undertake work
experience in the industry.
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Further MathematicsA level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A40R
To continue to develop your Maths,
problem-solving and analytical skills,
this course allows you to study urther
core areas. This subject includes algebra
and unctions, sequences and series,trigonometry ollowed by the study o
decision Maths. You are not permitted
to take Further Mathematics without
also studying A level Mathematics.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and an A or A* grade in GCSE
Maths higher tier. A minimum o a D gradeat AS allows you to progress on to your
second year o study.
Progression
You could go on to higher level study
on a degree course in Maths, Engineering
or the Pure Sciences, or alternatively
enter employment.
Geography A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A11R
This course will help increase your
understanding o the world and the people
and places within it. You will nd out about
physical and human geography rom our
experienced sta. You will learn through a
range o enjoyable and interesting activities
and areas o study. You will be required
to complete a residential eld trip in the
spring term o your rst year. This is a very
broad discipline developing a wide range
o skills and covers many contemporary
issues such as the environment, energy,
sustainability and air trade.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Maths. A minimum o a
D grade at AS allows you to progress onto
your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress on to higher level
study in Humanities or a relevant scientic
degree such as Environmental Sciences,
or alternatively enter employment.
History A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A14R
This humanities subject is a good choice i
your chosen career will require good written
and verbal communication. Apart rom
increasing your knowledge, this course will
help develop your research skills. You will
need to read source material, draw out
inerences, make connections and argue
a case. You will be taught a range o historic
areas o study rom our experienced sta.
The course involves a number o historical
trips, including some overseas.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including a B
grade in English Language. A minimum o
a D grade at AS allows you to progress on
to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress on to higher level
study including Humanities degree
courses, or seek employment.
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Inormation andCommunication
Technology A levelLevel 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A42R
This course will allow you to become a
competent user o ICT and develops a
broad range o skills and an understanding
o the subject. The course is delivered in a
practical way to enable you to develop your
ICT knowledge and use it in work situations.
You will be taught in our well-equipped IT
Suite by experienced sta.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and Maths. A minimum o a
D grade at AS allows you to progressonto your second year o study.
Progression
This subject could lead to employment in
a number o areas such as business and
commerce, media and the leisure industry
or to higher level study at degree level.
Law A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A17R
This course can help develop your
understanding o how laws are made,
how the British legal system works and
how it aects the individual. You will gain
a greater understanding o legal principles
and a critical awareness o how the law
operates and its role in society. You will
learn about a range o legal areas rom our
experienced sta in our well-equipped
classrooms. Studying Law provides you
with easily transerable skills or uture
study and employment.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
You could progress to a degree course in
Law or other subjects such as Criminology.
It could also help with progression in a
number o legal-related careers, including
the police orce and probation service.
Mathematics A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A18R
To help develop your Maths, problem-
solving and analytical skills this course
allows you to study core areas. This course
includes algebra and unctions, sequences
and series, and trigonometry ollowed by
the study o statistics and mechanics.
You will be taught in well-equipped
classrooms by our experienced sta.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language and grade B in Maths higher tier.
A minimum o a D grade at AS allows you to
progress on to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress to higher level study
such as a degree in Maths, Engineering or
the Pure Sciences, or alternatively seek
employment.
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Media Studies A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A20R
This course involves using your analytical
skills to investigate many areas o the
media. You will study visual aspects,
narrative style and the ways in which
the world is represented to us. You will
also explore the many components o
the media and consider topics such
as controlling the media. As part o
this course students create their own
media product. You will be taught in well-
equipped classrooms by experienced sta.
You will produce your coursework using
our state-o-the-art Mac suites.
Entry requirements
Six GCSEs grades A* to C including English
Language. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
You could progress to higher level study
such as a degree in Media, Film Studies,
Journalism or English, or alternatively
seek employment.
Dmitri IvanovA2 level Maths, Further Maths, PhysicsAS level Chemistry, Critical Thinking, ExtendedProject Qualifcation
Why this course?
I am studying these subjects in order to prepare me or a Mechanical
Engineering degree. I enjoy studying and the intellectual challenge.
Further Maths has been very demanding but worth every minute
and I cant imagine not studying Physics. The teachers are extremely
helpul and riendly.
What next?
Dmitri recently received an amazing A* or A level Maths, A* or
A level Physics and A* or A level Further Maths. In addition to his A
level qualications, Dmitri also completed the AQA Baccalaureate
which included a B grade or AS level Critical Thinking, B or Extended
Project Qualication. His topic was Nuclear Power and h e also carried out
100 hours work related experience. Having achieved such great A level
results, Dmitri will be progressing to Imperial College to study or a degree
in Mechanical Engineering.
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Philosophy and EthicsA level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level and
an additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A36R
Does God exist? I so, and God is good,
then why is there so much suering in the
world? Is religion just a ction invented to
bring comort to people in dicult times?
What do humans need to fourish in theirlives and be happy? These are the kind
o questions that you will study. We will
examine some o the answers that the
great philosophers have given to these
questions over the centuries. You will
broaden your horizons and develop your
powers o reasoning. You will also learn to
express your views clearly and logically,
both in speech and in writing. You willdevelop knowledge and skills that will be
highly appreciated both by universities
and employers.
Entry requirements
Six GCSE grades A* to C including English
Language. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
You could progress to higher level study
such as a degree in any Humanities or
Social Sciences subject, or else seek
employment in the social care or health
proessions, counselling, publishing,
journalism, charities or non-governmental
organisations, research, teaching, or other
public services.
Photography A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A32R
This course will introduce you to a variety
o photographic techniques and you will
explore relevant images, arteacts and
resources relating to photography. You will
learn how to use a camera and develop
and print photographs, experimenting with
a range o techniques. You will record the
development o your ideas, the techniques
you have learnt and an analysis o your
own and others work in a journal. You will
also gain an understanding o the history
o photography and its role in society.
Entry requirements
Six GCSE grades A* to C including English
Language. You are also required to bring a
portolio to the interview. A minimum o aD grade at AS allows you to progress on to
your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress to urther study at
higher level such as a degree course or Art
Foundation course. Alternatively you can
seek employment.
A levels
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Physics A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A22R
A level Physics gives you a g eneral
understanding o the oundation topics o
this discipline and involves problem solving,
experimentation and interpreting data.
Areas covered include particle physics,
mechanics, materials and waves as well
as astrophysics. Your study will involve a
combination o practical exercises and
theory and will be taught in a well-equipped
laboratory by our experienced sta.
Entry requirements
Six GCSE grades A* to C including English
Language and Physics, B in Maths higher
tier, grade C in Core and Additional Science.
You must study AS Mathematics with this
subject. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
Progression
You could progress to higher level
study such as a Science, Engineering or
Inormation Technology degree, or seek
employment in a scientic eld.
Vocational Science Route
I you wish to study more practical,
applied science, you can apply to study
either the BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 Applied
Science Diplomas. Both o these courses
incorporate units o study covering Physics,
Biology and Chemistry. See page 155
or details.
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Psychology A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A23R
Are you ascinated by peoples behaviour
and interested in understanding what
motivates people to do certain things?
Psychology involves the study o the
mind and behaviour. This A level is a good
introduction to Psychology and will give
you a broad introduction into the dierent
theories on what aects our behaviour.
Your course will also look at the methods
used to study human beings and dierent
aspects o human behaviour. Course
activities are a combination o practical
exercises and theory.
Entry requirements
Six GCSE grades A* to C including a B
grade in English Language and C in Maths.
A minimum o a D grade at AS allows you to
progress on to your second year o study.
Progression
You could progress to urther study
at a higher level, including degrees in
Psychology. The subject is benecial to
anyone who will be pursuing a career
involving contact with people such
as Nursing, Social Work, Counselling,
Human Resources or Teaching.
Sociology A level
Level 3
Duration: One year or AS level andan additional year or A level
Course Code: 2SF ASS A24R
You will study a variety o sociological
theories, studies and concepts and will
learn how to evaluate these in a critical
manner. The ocus will tend to be on
British society but comparisons will be
made with other countries. Your study
will involve a combination o practical
exercises and theory.
Entry requirements
Six GCSE grades A* to C including English
Language. A minimum o a D grade at AS
allows you to progress on to your second
year o study.
ProgressionSociology could lead to a variety o jobs or
university courses and is a good general
qualication which is very well regarded by
universities and employers.
Extended ProjectQualication (EPQ)
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2SF BLG A01R
The Extended Project is a ree standing
qualication that you can take alongside
your A2 subjects or to supplement your
AS choices. It will either extend rom one
or more o your study areas or will be rom
an area o personal interest or activityoutside. It is your opportunity to undertake
and get credit or an extended piece o
work on something you are really interested
in and present it in whatever ormat
you think is appropriate.
The EPQ will set you apart rom other
people as it demonstrates your willingness
to carry out a piece o extended work and
demonstrate that you have developedcrucial skills or the workplace or
urther study.
Entry requirements
You need good organisation skills,
an interest in a specic topic and a
good standard o written English i you
are intending to produce an essay-
based project.
Progression
You can move on to university where the
skills you have developed on the extended
project will help you to be very successul
on a wide range o courses. Depending on
your chosen topic, you will have developed
skills, experience and knowledge useul in
the work place.
A levels
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Access
The Access to Higher Education course at Reading College oers high
quality teaching in a riendly and supportive environment. We have an
excellent careers team who will support with your University application.
Access to HE lecturers are subject specialists, all qualied to degree ormasters level. As a student on the course you will have the opportunity
to stretch yoursel intellectually. You will gain knowledge o three subject
areas plus develop the core academic skills required or undergraduate
study. The academic skills include research skills, discursive writing,
working with others, developing your learning style and inormation
technology and provide a core oundation or your progression and
your uture employability.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a nationally recognised
qualication and concentrates on providing sucient credits to gain
a place in higher education. Successul completion o the course
will give you at least 60 OCN credits (with a minimum o 45 credits at
Level 3, and 15 credits at Level 2), which is the minimum required by
QAA or university entrance.
The Access to HigherEducation courseprovides mature students
with a route into highereducation i they do notalready have the requiredormal qualicationsor have been out oeducation or a while.These one year courses
oer a number o careerpathways. You will alsocomplete a range ocore academic skills.
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Adam Barrett-AlexanderAccess to Higher Education Psychology pathway
Why this course?
I want to go to university to study Psychology so
researched colleges in the area who oered relevant
Access pathways and Reading had the best pathway
or me. I am really enjoying the course. There is a
range o dierent people in the group and its great
that we all share a common interest. The lecturers
are antastic. They are enthusiastic and passionate
about the subjects that they teach.
What next?
Im hoping to complete the course successully and
then go on to study or a degree in Psychology. I thenhope to progress on to a Masters in Psychology ater
that. I am interested in social psychology particularly
child psychology including child behaviour and child
welare and would like to work in that eld eventually.
Case Study
Access to Education
Level 2
Duration: One yearCourse Code: 9BD FEF A00R
This course is or students who would like to progress to the
Access to HE course but do not currently have the skills necessary
to be accepted onto that course. The course includes intensive
learning in English, Maths and study skills, taught in the relaxed,
yet proessional college environment. You will be entered or
nationally recognised qualications.
Entry requirements
You dont need any qualications. You will come or an interview so
we can decide which level o class is most suitable or you.
Progression
You could progress to an Access to Higher Education course
or to Level 2 or Level 3 vocational courses such as a Level 3
Subsidiary/Extended Diplomas.
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Overseas Academic English Accessto Higher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2AF AXG NP0R
This course provides mature students with a route into higher
education i they do not have the required ormal qualications or
have been out o education or a while. Academic English provides
preparation or entry to higher education by helping you to develop
your academic written work and your reading, listening and writing
skills. The course includes IELTS preparation and supports yourwork in other Access subjects.
Entry requirements
No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSE grade C
in English or Maths would be benecial. You are interviewed and
have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability
to study at Level 3. At your interview you will need to demonstrate
that you have a realistic career goal in mind and the motivation
to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevantpaid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly
advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding the
entry requirements.
Progression
Completion o the programme will allow you to pursue a higher
education degree or diploma that relates to the pathway o study.
Accounting Access toHigher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2AF AXG MP0R
On the Access to Higher Education Accounting pathway you
will study three subjects: Accounting, Business Studies and
Inormation Technology. You will learn the principles o accounting
and dierent types o nance and develop an understanding o IT
terminologies, networking and systems development.
Entry requirements
No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSE grade C
in English or Maths would be benecial. You are interviewed and
have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability
to study at Level 3. At your interview you will need to demonstrate
that you have a realistic career goal in mind and the motivation
to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevant
paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly
advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding theentry requirements.
Progression
You can pursue a degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing,
Tourism, or Hospitality and Event Management.
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Art and Design Access toHigher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 3AF ADG A00R
The course gives you a broad understanding o the subject area,
with a view to building a portolio o work which can be used to
progress on to higher education. Whilst studying you will have
access to excellent acilities including; The Digital Media Zone,
photography, studios and darkroom, ceramics, metal, wood and
screen print workshops. The course does have units that coveraspects o literacy and ICT, however i you want to progress
onto higher education then a ull level 2 in Maths and English is
an advantage.
Entry requirements
This course is normally or mature students returning to education,
although other applicants will be considered on their individual
merit. There are no ormal entry requirements, however a
GCSE grade C or above in English would be benecial. You will
need motivation and commitment. You will be interviewed and
present your portolio details o what to include are on our
website.A satisactory reerence is required.
Progression
Students who successully complete the one-year programme
will be able to progress on to a higher education degree or diploma
that relates to the pathway o study, such as Fine Art, Graphic
Design, Visual Communication, Illustration, Animation, Sculpture,
Ceramics, 3D Studies and Crat-related courses.
Business and Enterprise Accessto Higher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2AF AXG BP0R
The Access to Higher Education Business pathway allows students
to study topics such as Business Management and Economics.
Learners will study Business Studies, Inormation Technology (IT)
and Law. You will develop an understanding o business decision-
making and study areas such as Marketing. You will gain knowledge
o IT systems and terminologies and an in-depth understandingo law undamentals and areas such as Contract Law and
Employment Law. Your studies will include court visits, debates
and case studies.
Entry requirements
No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSE grade C
in English or Maths would be benecial. You are interviewed and
have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability
to study at Level 3. At your interview you will need to demonstrate
that you have a realistic career goal in mind and the motivation
to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevant
paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly
advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding the
entry requirements.
Progression
Students have progressed on to higher education to study:
Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, Business Analysis, Business
Management, Business Administration, Fashion Marketing,
Business Management with Marketing and Economics.
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Healthcare, Midwiery and Nursing Access to Higher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2AF AXG DP0R
On the Access to Higher Education Healthcare pathway you will
study Health Studies, Human Biology and Psychology. You will learn
about a range o health-related issues such as health promotion
and acute and chronic illness and also research cultural and
environmental infuences on health. You will gain an understanding
o the historical context o health and develop this by usingpsychological, sociological and biological perspectives. You will
need relevant paid or voluntary work experience in the care sector
to provide you with the knowledge and experience to draw on.
Entry requirements
No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSE grade C
in English or Maths would be benecial. You are interviewed and
have a numeracy and literacy assessment to check your suitability
to study at Level 3. At your interview you will need to demonstrate
that you have a realistic career goal in mind and the motivation
to achieve. Some degrees require that you have some relevant
paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are strongly
advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding the
entry requirements.
Progression
Students have progressed to higher education courses in Adult
Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health,
Midwiery Practice, Social Work, Psychology, Forensic Science,
Long-Term Conditions, Substance Use and Misuse.
Social Sciences with Humanities Access to Higher Education Pathway
Level 3
Duration: One year
Course Code: 2AF AXG CP0R
New or 2012 this pathway aims to combine Access to Social Work
with some o the Humanities subjects and provide a route into a
range o degree courses. The pathway will oer a range o relevant
progressive and stimulating subjects including Sociology, Law,
Communication Studies and International Relations. The subjects
will give insight into the social lie o human groups and individualand examine the causes and consequences o social change in the
modern world.
For progression to Social work you will need relevant paid or
voluntary work experience in the care sector to provide you with
the knowledge and experience to draw on during the course and
when applying or higher education.
Entry requirements
No specic qualications are asked or. However, a GCSEgrade C in English or Maths would be benecial. All applicants are
interviewed and have a numeracy and literacy assessment to
check your suitability to study at Level 3. At your interview you will
need to demonstrate that you have a realistic career goal in mind
and the motivation to achieve. Some degrees require that you have
some relevant paid or voluntary work experience. Applicants are
strongly advised to inquire with prospective universities regarding
the entry requirements.
Progression
On completion o this course you can progress to study Social
Work, Criminal Justice, Criminology and Law, Media, Cultural
Studies, Sociology and Politics.
Access
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