Plumpton College. Prospectus Vocational Courses for year olds. Home Educated, Schools and 6th Form.

Transcription

1 Plumpton College Prospectus Plumpton College A Specialist Land-based College of Further and Higher Education Vocational Courses for year olds Home Educated, Schools and 6th Form

2 Plumpton College Why study a vocational course at College? Plumpton College has many years experience working with schools and other organisations providing opportunities for those who can benefit from vocational/technical routes from age 14. You will gain an increase in confidence and vocational skills. You will also understand how the training and qualifications can help to start a career and find a way into the world of work. Equipment and clothing you will need All courses require PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and corporate College clothing. Full details are available on the College website: How to apply What is expected of you? Motivation in your chosen area Commitment to your chosen course, a mature attitude and full attendance Applications must be made through your school. Those who are home educated or not attending a school should contact Val Orchin ( , val.orchin@plumpton.ac.uk) to discuss your application. If you are currently at school, you should: Talk to your Tutor/Teacher about applying. Complete an application form, available at school or download from College website. Ensure the form is signed by your parents/ guardians and your school. Ensure that your school sends the application to Plumpton College. Progression Opportunities 16+ Level 2 Vocational Courses at College (Full Time) Work Based Learning Apprenticeship (College Day Release) Level 2 Level 3 Vocational Courses (A Level Equivalents) at College (Full Time) You can progress to Age Level 1 Vocational College Course + English & Maths GCSE s at school When you achieve Level 2 Vocational College Course + English & Maths GCSE s at school You can study Vocational Courses at Plumpton College alongside GCSE s at School, Academy or 6th Form College Information for the Home Educated We welcome applications from Home Educated Students from 14 years plus. You can access the following government funded courses: One or more day release vocational courses (see pages 3, 4, 5 or 6) providing they are on separate days. An additional day to include Functional Skills, Maths and English together with Science and other activities for study at either Plumpton or Ivyland Farm (Netherfield). 2

3 Day Release Courses at Plumpton Campus (One day per week over one or two years) Agriculture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Feeding & care of farm animals Work with a range of farm livestock Maintain livestock accommodation Learn to drive a tractor Develop health & safety skills Horticulture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Propagate and establish plants Maintain horticultural equipment Pest & disease control Plant identification Plant science Assessment: Continuous assessment through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and Horse Care Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Certificate and Extended Certificate General care of horses Feeding and stable routines Grooming and tacking up Lungeing Horse health Riding enrichment at College discretion Floristry Small Animal Care Level 1 Certificate/Diploma or Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Care Care for a range of small animals Level 1 Certificate in Floristry Produce basic floristry designs Study behaviour Housing of animals Safe handling and movement of animals Learn about colour, flowers & plants Create planted displays Assist with floristry displays of practical tasks, questioning and. practical tasks, questioning, assignments, and online tests 3 All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment

4 Creative Metal Crafts Level 1 Extended Certificate Metal work craft skills Designing Work with a variety of metals Machinery Maintenance (Land Based Technology) Day Release Courses at Plumpton Campus (One day per week over one or two years) Servicing & maintenance of machinery Workshop practice Use of tools Working with sheet metal Game Management Estate skills Game management Ecology of trees, woods & forests Deer management through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and Fish Husbandry Practical fishing activity Fish health and biology Estate skills Freshwater sport fishery management Motor Vehicle Maintenance I.M.I. Level 1 Certificate Vehicle maintenance Use of tools Steering & suspension Wheels, tyres & brakes Vehicle fitting work Assessment: Continuous assessment through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and plus online tests Countryside and Environment Understanding the ecology of trees, woods and forests Conservation and improvement of british habitats Estate Skills practical tasks, questioning, assignments and Forestry Estate maintenance skills Ecology of trees, woods and forests Practical forestry skills Tree felling Coppice work through practical tasks, questioning and answer, short tests and assignments, diary/ Introduction to game and course angling All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment 4

5 Day Release Courses at Ivyland Farm (Netherfield) (One or two days per week over one or two years) Farm & Estate Skills (Tracker) Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Studies, Year 11 only Assist with preparing and maintaining livestock outdoors Care of farm animals Assist with the movement of animals Farm animal health through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and. Small Animal Care Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Groom a small animal Working as part of a group Assist with the care of animals Assist with the movement of animals practical tasks, questioning, assignments, and online tests. All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Introduction to Land Based Industries (Explorer) Level 1 Certificate/Diploma in Vocational Studies, Year 10 only Assist with planting and establishing plants Maintaining plants Assist with preparing and maintaining livestock accommodation Farm animal health Check small animals are healthy. Horticulture Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Extended Certificate Agriculture Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate Propagate and establish plants Maintain horticulural equipment Pest and disease control Plant identification Plant science through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and. Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace Assist with the transport of physical supplies within the work area Assist with the maintenance of equipment Assist with the movement of livestock Assist with the maintaining of accommodation Tractor operations Feed and care of livestock practical tasks, questioning, assignments, and written work, which are recorded in a student. 5

6 Day Release Courses at Flimwell (One day per week over one or two years) Woodland Studies Level 1 Certificate in Woodlands, Tractors & Carpentry Tree planting Staking & maintaining trees and plants Tractor operation Using wood: carpentry project through practical tasks, questioning and answer, short tests and assignments and diary/ Countryside and Environment Understanding the ecology of trees, woods and forests Conservation and improvement of british habitats Estate skills through practical tasks, questioning, assignments and. Outdoor Adventurous Activities at Your School Offers at school Plumpton College can offer the following Outdoor Sports related development activities at your school: Team building Prefect training Staff development Short courses Short courses for 16+ students and/or staff: Mountain biking Navigation using GPS units Raft building Canoeing Kayaking First aid (all age groups) All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment You choose course content We can offer: One day courses Repeat one day or block courses Team building and fun exercises for year group inductions and educational activities Swamp crossing Magic stick All aboard! Shrinking island You choose where course takes place Activities can be taught on the school site or students can be collected and travel to a venue from the school site using our minibuses. We bring the adventurous activities and outdoor sports skills staff to your school. Activities designed to meet school and individual needs. Design your own course Plumpton College provides specially designed land-based courses for schools at any of its centres (Plumpton, Ivyland Farm, Stanmer Park and Flimwell). Length of course, qualification, shared delivery and delivery centre are all features which can be considered. Plumpton College is willing to bring its skills and resources to your school and can provide activities to support your school s educational programme. If you are a student or school teacher and have an idea we would like to hear from you. 6

7 Day Release Vocational Courses for 6th Form Students Available at Level 2 or Level 3 Countryside and Environment Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Plant and animal husbandry Conservation and habitat improvement Ecological surveys and techniques Introduction to Game Management through practical tasks and assignments Forestry Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Estate maintenance skills Ecology of trees, woods and forests Practical forestry skills Tree felling Coppice work practical tasks, question and answer, short tests and assignments, diary/ Horticulture Explore careers and gain practical skills, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Plant and soil science Constructing landscape surfaces Establishing and maintaining plants Plant selection and identification practical tasks and assignments. Horse Management Explore careers and gain equine skills, including (where able) riding, whilst studying at 6th Form College or Academy. Stable duties and maintaining tack Handling horses Grooming and tacking up Riding horses on the Flat practical tasks and assignments All qualifications may be subject to change and recruitment Animal Care Care for a range of small animals Study behaviour Housing of animals Safe handling and movement of animals practical tasks, questioning, assignments, and online tests 7

8 Further Information n 1 4 Plumpton College Transport Route Map 2 3 Rye BUSES: Plumpton College bus/ coach service runs in the morning and afternoon covering the coloured zones on the map. A fully detailed timetable with zone charges is available on request. 1 Plumpton College Ditchling Road, Plumpton, East Sussex BN7 3AE Tel: Flimwell (Centre for Sustainable Food, Farming and Forestry) The Woodland Enterprise Centre, Flimwell, East Sussex TN5 7PR Tel: or Ivyland Farm Netherfield Centre, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex TN33 9QB Tel: Stanmer Park Stanmer Park, Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9QA Open Days, Shows and Events OPEN DAY: The College has a major open day which is always held on the second Saturday in May. This is an opportunity to come and have a look around the College and discover the wide variety of courses and facilities that the College has. INFORMATION AND ADVICE MORNINGS: Careers and courses advice mornings are held in October, November, January, February, March and June. These are opportunities to visit the College and have a discussion about any course that the College offers. PLUMPTON COLLEGE EQUINE SHOW: Various equine events including Showing Shows are held by students throughout the year. For more information please visit the Plumpton College website: Recycled Paper