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OpenOpportunity is one of the few partnerships in the country who have secured 'Gateway' approval to offer the NEW Diplomas from September 2009. Download the 2009 OpenOpportunity Diploma Prospectus here Diplomas - an introduction They provide first-hand experience and insight into the world of work with the opportunity to take part in a practical, real-world environment; and give learners the essential knowledge and personal skills that you will need for college, university or the world of skilled work. Introduction to Diplomas We’re really excited to be among the first in Norfolk to be able to offer you this new national qualification - we’re particularly excited because we realise that the Diploma could be the right choice for so many young people. This year OpenOpportunity has 6 Diploma lines available:
Each is available at level 1, 2 and 3 which means that you will be able to come on a course that meets your interests, talents, needs and abilities. If you are currently in Year 9 at school you may be able to come on one of these diplomas at Foundation or Higher level (levels are explained later). If you are aged between 16 and 19 you could apply to study at Foundation, Higher or Advanced level. Whether you’ve got a career in mind, hope to go to university or just want to see what’s out there, a Diploma is the perfect way to explore your options. It’s a new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds and offers a mix of classroom learning, creative thinking and hands-on experience – all designed for wherever you want to go in life. For more information please call us on 01603 773635 or email to hnorton@openopportunity.org. The Diploma
It is a qualification based around work rather than traditional subjects and you will have opportunities to experience different styles of learning in different environments, with an emphasis on practical activities
Employers have helped to develop the Diplomas because they want to have young people coming to them who have skills and qualities that they need: creativity, team work, problem solving, reflection, confidence and capability. There’ll be lots of opportunities to work with employers throughout your time on the Diploma
Many universities, such as UEA, Warwick, Manchester and Leeds, are backing Advanced Diplomas as having the potential to be excellent preparation for the most demanding university courses
You have already done or are just finishing your GCSEs and have knowledge of English, maths and ICT. Doing a Diploma means you will learn how to apply these subjects to further study and in a work environment. The skills will be related to work contexts, so that you can see how useful and important they are in these situations. This means you’ll be able to use them confidently in work and study situations, which is something that both employers and universities are keen to see.
You will learn how to think creatively and manage yourself, as well as develop your capacity to be an effective team member and leader, all of which skills are vital in both life and work. Again, opportunities to develop these skills will be provided in work-like contexts related to your chosen employment sectors, so that you can see how useful and important they are.
You will spend a minimum of 10 days in the workplace. Ideally this work experience will be directly related to the Diploma being studied and its focus will be on developing employability skills. Whether you’ve got a career in mind, hope to go to university or just want to see what’s out there, a Diploma is the perfect way to explore your options. It’s a new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds and offers a mix of classroom learning, creative thinking and hands-on experience – all designed for wherever you want to go in life. Diploma levels
Course information: Assessment methods You will be assessed in a mixture of ways – through project based assessments, challenges, team based activities, and examinations. How is the course ‘different’? You’ll be involved with a whole range of different people, including teachers, college lecturers, local business people and those who work in your chosen employment sector. A typical week for a Foundation Diploma student may include practical workshops, work experience, classroom-based learning and study at the College. The Diplomas have been developed by industry specialists to help students to gain an insight into this varied sector and to give them the skills and qualities that employers and universities are looking for. What can the course lead to?
How do I apply? If you are aged 16-19 you can apply using the Connexions applications found on http://www.helpyouchoose.org/opportunities/search.cfm?fuseaction=myApp.applyMain&new=1 and send it to: Helen Norton The Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment Construction and the Built Environment is one of the most important economic sectors in the UK, and has a combined turnover of more than £203 billion a year locally it is an important employment sector in East Anglia with the presence of such companies as Lovell and May Gurney. Construction and the Built Environment is not just about building. It covers a wide range of different industries, including architecture, town planning, surveying, structural steelwork, heating and ventilation, painting and decorating, glazing, plumbing, facilities management, utilities infrastructure and more. These industries employ tens of thousands of men and women, and the opportunities for young people are many and varied. With the right skills and knowledge, the career prospects are excellent. The Diploma will help you to develop skills and experience that employers and colleges value and help to prepare you for wherever you want to go in life.
We are all users of the built environment. Without the built environment we would not have access to the comfortable lifestyle that we all know and enjoy. The built environment touches every aspect of our lives, providing: somewhere to live, learn, work, rest and play and it is essential to our wellbeing. The Diploma will introduce you to the world that we have created. It will give you an understanding of land and materials and how the built environment affects people and communities. You will learn how to design, create and value and use the built environment. You will also find out about different careers that each industry offers and have the chance to gain the skills and experience you need to succeed in these jobs. If you are on the Advanced Diploma you can do an A Level as part of your course. You’ll also choose and complete a project on an area that you’re particularly interested. You will develop your skills in English, Maths and ICT by using them in work-like situations related to the construction and built environment sector. Finally, you’ll have at least 10 days of real work experience in the industry.
You will be taught at City College Norwich and The Hewett School. The Hewett has recently built a brand new CBE facility developed especially for Diploma students and City College has cutting edge simulated work environments. You will therefore be sure to have the best facilities and best teachers available.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: The Diploma in Creative and Media Creative and Media covers some of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting industries, from film, TV and interactive media to advertising, design and music. Creative industries employ around 1.3 million people in the UK and contribute £112.5 billion to the country’s economy. Opportunities for young people with relevant skills and knowledge in Creative and Media are many and diverse, in the local area they include Norwich Theatre Royal, Soup, Norwich Arts Centre…. and many more large and small organisations across the country.
The Diploma in Creative & Media will introduce you to a huge range of disciplines, including visual art, graphic design, fashion, textiles, advertising, drama, music, film and television, radio, interactive media, photo imaging and creative writing. The Diploma will give you an understanding of the different careers that each industry offers and help you to gain the skills and qualities that you need to succeed in these jobs. The course will encourage you to think and work creatively and give you the practical skills to bring your ideas to life. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of options to meet your personal interests and career goals. You will present some or all of your work to an audience – for example this could be an art exhibition, a video, a dance or musical performance. You’ll also choose and complete a project on an area that you’re particularly interested in. You will develop your skills in English, maths and ICT by doing them in work-like situations related to the creative and media sector. Finally, you’ll have at least 10 days of real work experience in the industry.
You will be taught at City College Norwich, CNS and The Hewett School. You will also spend time at local employers. This way you can be sure to have expert teachers and the best facilities at every stage.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: The Diploma in Manufacturing & Product Design Manufacturing is one of the largest and most diverse sectors in the whole of the UK. It includes food and drink, textiles and apparel, processing industries and print, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers and engineering. Employing around 4.3 million people, manufacturing generates two-thirds of what the UK exports every year, and offers a host of exciting career opportunities for young people – from technicians and craftspeople, to research and laboratory assistants, to marketing directors and quality assurance managers. The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design will give you an insight into the fascinating business of manufacturing. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep the UK at the forefront of global manufacturing. The range of the manufacturing sub-sectors it will cover include Automotive; building products; ceramics and pottery; furniture; textiles; food and drink, and much more…
The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design is built around four main themes:
Learning can be in any of the five sub-sectors: food; textiles and apparel; processing; chemicals, polymers and pharmaceuticals; and engineering materials. You’ll also choose and complete a project on an area that you’re particularly interested in. You will develop your skills in English, maths and ICT by doing them in work-like situations related to the manufacturing sector. If you are on the Advanced Diploma you can do an A Level as part of your course. Finally, you’ll have at least 10 days of real work experience in the industry.
You will be taught at City College Norwich, Notre Dame High School and CNS. You will also spend time at local employers. This way you can be sure to have expert teachers and the best facilities at every stage.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: The Diploma in IT The UK IT industry is a fast-growing and dynamic sector. More than a million people already work in it, and with growth rates of up to eight times the national average, there are plenty of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. In fact, we need more than 150,000 people every year just And IT is vital in just about every industry you can think of, from retail to sport and from music to banking. That’s why understanding technology is an important part of today’s education. For a successful career in IT you’ll need to work well with people, understand the way business and technology work together, and to be able to bring all these skills together to run effective projects
All levels of Diploma in Information Technology focus on three main themes:
You could be based in a mixture of venues, including City College Norwich, Notre Dame High School, CNS and Sewell Park College. You will also spend time at local employers. This way you can be sure to have expert teachers and the best facilities at every stage.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: The Diploma in Hair & Beauty Studies In today’s image-conscious world, looking good and feeling good has never been more important. The UK hair and beauty sector is not only growing at a rapid rate and opening up many exciting job possibilities, it’s also considered one of the best in the world. This exciting and creative sector offers great job opportunities if you want to be part of it. You could find yourself working in a spa, styling celebrities and models for magazine photo shoots, running your own hair salon or even using your skills to help people recover from disfiguring surgery, illness or accidents. If you want to work in the hair and beauty sector, you’ll need great people skills and have lots of stamina. Most importantly, you’ll need to be excited and enthusiastic about your job! The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will introduce you to a whole new world. You will take a trip into the past, where you’ll study how hair and beauty played its part in ancient cultures and explore what has influenced hair and beauty in society today. You’ll then travel into the present where you’ll see the science and technology that goes into hair and beauty product research, design and development
The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will encourage you to develop your skills and creativity as you come up with new looks and experiment with products. At Foundation level, you’ll study the six industries that make up the hair and beauty sector: hairdressing, barbering, African-Caribbean hairdressing and barbering, beauty therapy, spa therapy and nail services. This will give you a good understanding of how each of them relate to other industries. At the Higher level, you’ll be introduced to the work of the different professions in more detail. You’ll investigate how culture, diversity, science, anatomy, physiology, marketing and sales affects the industry. At the Advanced level, you’ll research and evaluate general management and business skills, business location and design and event management. You’ll also look at product manufacture and development, and learn about the influence of media and image within the sector and the world of spas and cosmetic science.
You will be based at City College Norwich and The Hewett School. You will also spend time at local employers. This way you can be sure to have expert teachers and the best facilities at every stage.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: The Diploma in Hospitality There are many sectors in the hospitality industry including hotels, restaurants, leisure, events, public houses, and contract food services. Many new job opportunities are being created every day, and there is a shortage of skilled staff. At the end of August 2007, over 140 new hotels had opened in the UK in the space of 12 months, with almost £3bn invested in the industry during that period – more than in any previous year. Communication and interpersonal skills, team working, problem solving, numeracy and knowledge of IT are all important if you want to work in this sector. A career in hospitality could open up the world for you. Many hospitality companies are international and offer opportunities to work abroad.
The Diploma in Hospitality will give you a taste of the huge range of opportunities, jobs and career paths offered by the industry. Because the sector is driven by customer service, a positive attitude will get you a long way. You may discover a passion for travel, enjoy exotic food, or even become a top chef or hotel and restaurant owner! Much of the industry is made up of small businesses so the opportunities for entrepreneurship are vast. The Diploma reflects this by teaching you what you need to know to set up and run your own business. The Diploma in Hospitality focuses on four main themes:
You will be based at City College Norwich and CNS. You will also spend time at local employers. This way you can be sure to have expert teachers and the best facilities at every stage.
To find out more contact Helen Norton on 01603 773635/ hnorton@ccn.ac.uk or go on www.openopportunity.org. You can also find more information about Diplomas on these websites: Contact Helen Norton our new Diploma Manager via: hnorton@openopportunity.org |
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