Programme of Study Helping ou Achieve our Future Goals Programme of Study www.tmc.ac.uk/student-life/student-guide/programme-of-study.pdf
Along with your core qualification, your Programme of Study will include other elements that are important in getting you work ready and developing your wider skills. The Programme of Study will include: Core qualification e.g. a BTEC, vocational course or A-levels Support: Group tutorials, 1-1 tutorials and individual support English and maths (depending on prior qualifications) Employability: work experience, volunteering, employability skills Enrichment: activities, trips, student ambassadors and student council, competitions Directed and independent self-study Core Qualification: This is usually the largest component of the programme of study. It is externally accredited by an awarding organisation such as City & Guilds, University of the Art London or BTEC Pearson. ou will follow a national syllabus for this qualification. The assessment method will vary according to the type, size and level of qualification. www.tmc.ac.uk
Tutorial Entitlement Student progress and review (1-1 Tutorials) ou will have a named Achievement Tutor who will be responsible for holding regular 1-1 tutorials to check on your progress and to make sure you receive the appropriate support to achieve and progress to your chosen course or employment. our achievement tutor will also keep an eye on your attendance and punctuality and make sure that you are meeting the college target of 90 per cent attendance.. We are committed to supporting you and ensuring you feel included and valued as an individual. We will provide you with opportunities to voice your opinion as well as challenge you to support your own development. Student progress and review (1-1 Tutorials) The Manchester College is committed to supporting individuals who are at risk of underachieving and to helping all learners overcome barriers to their success and progression. We are committed to supporting learners to achieve their full potential and succeed on their course by supporting their personal development and welfare, reducing the impact of internal and external barriers to learning, developing employability skills and supporting progression onto further study and employment. All students will have a named Achievement Tutor, or Personal Tutor, with responsibility for the delivery of 1-1 reviews and ensuring the student receives appropriate support via Student Mentors and Student Experience Support Workers. All full-time 16-18 students will engage in an initial review of starting points followed by a minimum of four progress reviews (1-1 s) across their Programme of Study, with the conversation and outcomes recorded by their Achievement Tutor, Personal Tutor or Mentor. Throughout the year, Student Progress and Review (SPAR) weeks are scheduled. During this time, students will undertake milestone assessments and their At Risk rating will be updated by Tutors and Mentors. Student progress and review (1-1 Tutorials) SPAR weeks cover six to seven week periods throughout the academic year. During these periods every student will have a minimum of one scheduled 1-1 tutorial review with their respective Achievement Tutor, Personal Tutor or Mentor. By the end of this period, the students At Risk status will have been reviewed and updated and a summary comment made that will inform the Group Profile.
SPAR Weeks are scheduled as follows: Week before the October half term First full week in December English and maths (depending on prior qualifications) Employability: work experience, volunteering, employability skills Enrichment: activities, trips, student ambassadors and student council, competitions Directed and independent self-study www.tmc.ac.uk
Maths & English Helping you achieve your future goals. Programme of Study www.tmc.ac.uk/student-life/student-guide/programme-of-study.pdf
Why English and maths? Achieving a GCSE grade 9 to 4 or A* to C in both maths and English is necessary for you to progress to further study, training and skilled employment and to support you in achieving your career goals. The introduction of new Government initiatives means that any student aged 16 to 19 who does not attain a 4/C or above in their maths and English will be supported to achieve this. What does this mean? Students will study English and/or maths alongside their full or part time programme of study. This applies if you are aged 16-18, or 19-25 with an Education Health and Care plan (EHC), and have not already achieved a grade 9 to 4, A* to C or equivalent in maths or English. Which qualification should I take? Are you a new student to The Manchester College? N for Directed Studies, Level 3 Core maths and / or EPQ to re-sit your GCSE Did you get a grade 4 or grade C or above in your English and maths GCSE? N Did you achieve a Grade 3 or grade D in your English and /or maths GCSE for Directed Studies, Level 3 Core maths and / or EPQ to re-sit your GCSE Did you achieve a Grade 3 or grade D in your English and / or maths GCSE or a Functional Skill at Level 2? Did you achieve a Grade 2 or grade E in your English and / or maths GCSE or a Functional Skill at Level 1? on a Functional Skill at Level 1 Did you achieve a Grade 2 or grade E/F in your English and / or maths GCSE? on a Functional Skill at Level 2 Did you achieve a Grade 1 or grade F in your English and / or maths GCSE or a Functional Skill at Entry Level 3? on a Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 on a Functional Skill at Entry Level www.tmc.ac.uk on a Functional Skill at Level 1
I ve got a Grade 4 / Grade C in English Literature. Does that count for English? What if I ve already got a grade 4 or grade C in English or Maths? es it does! English Literature is classed as the same level of literacy required as the English Language GCSE. What if I don t turn up for my English and maths lessons? English and maths are a significant part of every Programme of Study. They are not optional, and failure to attend and make a positive effort will result in disciplinary action, and you could lose your place on your course. When you first log in, your password is password. our student number e.g. 123456 Great! But you need to keep on learning, and one way is to develop your technical application. We have some software for you to use in your own time. It s called BKSB. It assesses your individual English and maths skills, and then sets you individual tutorial modules to help you to improve them. ou must complete the Diagnostic Assessments by the end of your first month in College. How to Log into BKSB From the Student Portal at the top of The Manchester College website, or directly from the BKSB link under Study with us at the bottom or the page. ou will then be asked to create your own password. Don t forget it we can t unlock your account if you do! Please complete the English and maths Initial Assessments when you first log into BKSB. They can be found under FOCUS Functional Skills on the front page.
Work experience, work placements & employability skills Work experience is a key part of your Study Programme and a crucial way of developing transferable employability skills to complement the academic and technical knowledge you gain on your course. Through work experience you can start to network in your chosen sector, test out job roles to support your career planning, develop skills outside of your usual comfort zone and gain job references to support future opportunities and progression. The Manchester College has a dedicated team of Employability & Partnership Coordinators within the Careers, Employability & Welfare department. The Coordinators work hard to forge links with a range of employers and collaborate with each curriculum area to make sure that our students have access to the best work experience opportunities. Employability skills are a crucial part of preparing for progression into your career and higher learning opportunities. ou will have the opportunity to develop these skills during your weekly Employability Hour and can then put these skills in to practice during work placements and work related activities. Industry talks and activities will be available throughout your time with The Manchester College. ou ll have the opportunity to engage with professionals from the industry you aim to work in and gain insights into your chosen career route. These activities are a fantastic starting point in networking and gathering contacts in the world of work. www.tmc.ac.uk
To ensure that our students have quality and safe work experiences, develop key employability skills and establish informed long term career goals we will: Continue to forge links with a wide range of employers and placement providers to offer you a range of interesting opportunities. Support you to find the right placement to suit your career and study aims. Liaise with employers to ensure placements are interesting, developmental and safe. Prepare you to be ready for a formal work placement through supported activities in our dedicated Employability Hour. Provide access to a dedicated Moodle e-learning page for you to develop your employability skills. Offer you multiple opportunities to reflect and review work experience activities in the context of your career planning. Provide additional support to those students who need some extra time to prepare for a work placement. Arrange for employers to visit the college regularly to provide insights into the world of work. Offer an informed, professional career advice service to support you in exploring and identifying your career goals.
Enrichment Get More Out Of College Enrichment is one of the best parts of student life at The Manchester College and it s your opportunity to make the most of your time with us. ou will find a whole range of activities to get involved with, including groups to join and guest speakers to hear from. Most importantly, you ll be learning and developing some fantastic skills that will enable you to become work ready. Enrichment activities include: Themed events Sports Fundraising and Campigning Volunteering Clubs and Societies College-wide Competitions Community Projects Guest Speakers Workshops Short Courses Duke of Edinburgh Award Trips and Visits Enrichment Champions Help create a positive change If you would like to know more about enrichment opportunities click the link to hear what your student peers have to say. our Student Experience Team can also provide you with all the information you need, you will also find information on your enrichment notice board. www.tmc.ac.uk
Directed or Independent Study This is time outside of your usual taught hours. It might be scheduled on the timetable and registered (directed study), or you could be given activities and work to do in your own time which could be at home, in college or online (independent study). Sometimes you may be asked to come into college for additional learning outside of your timetable, and this will be registered. The Manchester College term Dates for 2018/19 Classroom-based Programmes. Autumn Term Commences: Monday 3 rd September 2018 Autumn Half Term: Monday 22 nd October 2018 to Friday 26 th October 2018. (Students return to college on Monday 29 th October 2018) Term End: Wednesday 19 th December 2018 Spring Term Commences: Monday 7th January 2019 Spring Half term: Thursday 14 th February 2019 to Friday 22 nd February 2019 (Students last day Wednesday 13 th February 2019) Students return to college on Monday 25 th February 2019 Term End: Friday 5 th April 2019 Summer Term Commences: Tuesday 23 rd April 2019 Summer Half term: Monday 27 th May 2019 to Friday 31 st May 2019. Students return on 3 rd June 2019 Term Ends on or Before: Friday 5 th July 2019 (subject to individual courses) Public Holidays: Christmas Day Tuesday 25 th December 2018 Boxing Day Wednesday 26 th December 2018 New ear s Day Tuesday 1 st January 2019 Good Friday Friday 19 th April 2019 Easter Monday Monday 22 nd April 2019 May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6 th May 2019 Spring Bank Holiday - Monday 27 th May 2019