Petroc Prospectus | HELPING YOU CHOOSE YOUR COURSE


HELPING YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR COURSE


Petroc offers a wide range of courses to help you learn your chosen subjects in a way that suits you. Whether you want to progress onto university, move into employment or undertake an apprenticeship, we will help you on your journey to go further in life.


There is no right or wrong answer when choosing the qualifications that will sit within your study programme – it all depends on what suits you as a learner.


You can take up to three A-levels, one vocational course or an apprenticeship. Our Advice and Guidance Centre can provide advice on which style of course or subject combinations may be most suitable for you.


A-LEVELS are suitable if you enjoy academic study and are considering going on to university. A-levels provide subject opportunities that you may not have been able to study at GCSE level. They are


a Level 3 programme, take two years to complete and are assessed by end of year exams. You are also encouraged to get involved in one of our Academies to help further develop your studies.


See page 26 for our A-level courses. PROGRESSION ROUTES show the pathways open to you after completing the course.


VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES focus on both practical and theoretical elements and are available at Levels 1, 2 or 3. You will be required to undertake a range of examinations and


assessments. You will also be expected to carry out work experience or industrial placements. See page 42 for our vocational courses.


Level 1 and 2 courses last for one year, but you can usually progress onto a higher level upon completion. Level 3 vocational courses usually run for two years and are equivalent to three A-levels. You can progress to university, apprenticeships or employment.


INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY


From 2019, Petroc will be offering a series of courses as part of the planned new South West Institute of Technology (SWIoT)*.


APPRENTICESHIPS are a great way to earn while you learn by receiving a salary whilst also studying at college. An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying skills and


knowledge development programme. It gives you the perfect combination of hands-on experience whilst understanding behaviours expected at work.


For more information on apprenticeships, see page 38. Look out for this logo in the various subject areas to see if you could study as an apprentice.


FIND OUT MORE ONLINE PETROC.AC.UK


8


This is a multi-million pound Government-funded initiative, created as part of a partnership with four other FE Colleges and the University of Exeter and University of Plymouth, with the goal of offering local, top quality Level 4 and 5 training and apprenticeships in higher level technical skills.


Major South West employers, including TDK Lambda, the Met Office, Babcock, and Oxygen House will provide the IoT centres with digital, manufacturing and engineering expertise with a local focus and worldwide impact.


AVAILABLE IN THIS AREA


Look out for courses marked with an IoT-ready symbol which will offer progression routes into Higher Apprenticeships, HNCs and Foundation Degrees covering a range of digital and engineering disciplines including computing/IT software engineering, game design, cyber security, manufacturing processes and IT infrastructure technician.


*Subject to final approval by the Government.


FIND OUT MORE ONLINE PETROC.AC.UK


www.petroc.ac.uk 9 LEVEL 6


GO FURTHER... WEB DESIGNER PHARMACIST SITE MANAGER SPORTS COACH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER


LEVEL 1


Within each subject area you will find extra information to help you select the best course for you and your future.


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW will explain the key points of the subject area, and visual statistics which will highlight important and relevant information when thinking about your future career.


What do I need to know about ...? GO FURTHER will give examples of the job opportunities available in that specific subject area.


LEVEL 2


LEVEL 3


Progress to our university-level qualifications...


LEVEL 4


LEVEL 5


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48