4 www.preston.ac.uk INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS PREPARING YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE Your college experience is designed to prepare you for your future, whether this is university, an apprenticeship or full-time employment. To help keep you on track you will have a Student Manager who will monitor your progress and support you to achieve your goals. All our courses are designed to prepare you for the world of work and university with industry placement opportunities and a range of on-campus activities such as guest speakers, careers events and workshops. Alongside achieving your qualification, you will also gain the technical skills, knowledge and experience that employers are looking for. Preston College has strong employer links and we have worked closely with them to shape the curriculum to ensure you have the right skills to help you achieve your career goals. DEVELOPING THE RIGHT TECHNICAL SKILLS On some of our courses, you will need to start at Level 1 or 2 to gain a solid foundation of skills before you move onto a Level 3 qualification. On other courses, you may be able to begin at Level 3 depending on your qualifications. T-Levels and our Level 3 Extended Diploma programmes are the equivalent to A-Level study and can provide you with enough UCAS points to progress onto university. See page 17 for more information. FACILITIES & LEARNING At Preston College there is a wide range of learning facilities and resources which allow you to put the technical skills you learn into practice. Facilities include industry-standard studios, theatres, libraries, science labs, workshops, hair and beauty salons, PC suites, digital technology and software. See page 65 for a selection of our facilities or visit us at our next open event for a tour. MATHS & ENGLISH Maths and English skills are an important part of everyday life and employers are looking for people with these skills. That’s why it is a Government requirement that if you leave school without a grade 4 (or above) you will have to study it as part of your course at college. MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION When making the important decision about what to study at college, it’s worth taking the time to research what qualifications are needed for your future career. Some professions do require higher level qualifications, but university is not always the only way to get them. You can study Higher Level qualifications at Preston College in a range of subjects either in the classroom or in the workplace. Alternatively, you could gain your higher-level qualifications through a degree or higher apprenticeship. GETTING TO KNOW PRESTON COLLEGE Remember, if you’re unsure on which route to take, speak to one of our careers advisors who will be able to talk you through your options. You can contact our Recruitment and Careers Team on 01772 225774 and ask to speak with one of our dedicated Careers Advisors.
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