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Higher Education - Aim Higher
Did you know that better qualified people earn around 35% more than the average wage? It is recognised that more people with degrees and more skilled workers with higher professional qualifications will be needed in the years ahead. That must be reason enough to consider a Higher Education (HE) qualification – to give you a head start in your chosen career. What’s more, HE can also provide you with life changing experiences!

We offer a range of Level 3 BTEC qualifications (equivalent to 3 A-Levels) plus excellent support for students who are aiming to progress into HE.

We offer the following support:

  • An annual HE convention involving regional universities and higher education providers.

  • Organised visits to universities and HE providers.

  • Master classes with specialists from industry.

  • Access to the UCAS website (University and College Admissions Service).

  • One-to-one assistance in completing UCAS application forms. 

  • Careers advice and guidance from qualified and experienced staff.

  • HE workshops on finance and university life.

  • Help with interview techniques and presentation skills.

  • A comprehensive range of university prospectuses and course guides.


Progression routes to Higher Education at Bolton Community College
If you are thinking about progressing to a Higher Education course, you need look no further than the exciting range of HE and professional level 4 courses we offer, in a variety of vocationally orientated subjects. Our partnerships with regional universities and the Progression Accord signed with the University of Bolton, means that you can continue on to a degree level course without relocating.  Our HE courses include: Higher National Certificates, Foundation Degrees and Level 4 NVQs.

Contact the Helpline on 01204 907000 for further information, or ask at our open days and enrolment sessions.

Progression Accord with the University of Bolton
Bolton Community College has signed a Progression Accord with the University of Bolton which will enable students to qualify for a scholarship of £700, regardless of household income, when enrolling onto the University of Bolton’s courses, including those delivered at Bolton Community College. This is dependent on conditions such as immediate progression from a pre-university course at Bury College and students holding Bolton as their first choice rather than as an insurance place through UCAS.

Education / Teacher Training Level 4

  • PGCE/Certificate Education Phase 1 & 2

  • Certificate for ESOL Specialists Level 4 (ESS) Starts January ‘07

  • FE Teaching Certificate Stage 3 (ESOL) with Certificate for ESOL Specialists Starts January ‘07

  • TESOL Certificate (CELTA)

  • FE Teaching Certificate Stage 1 City & Guilds 7407 Level 4

  • FE Teaching Certificate Stage 2 City & Guilds 7407 Level 4 


Foundation Degrees

  • Foundation Degree in Complementary Therapies

  • Foundation Degree in Early Years & Childhood Studies

  • Foundation Degree in Utilities Management (delivered partly at University of Central Lancashire)

  • Foundation Degree in Wastes Management

 Management Level 4

  • NVQ Level 4 Management - Children’s Care, Learning & Development (Level 4 Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children & Young People)

  • NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Management

  • NVQ Level 4 Institute of Leadership & Management

  • NVQ Level 4 Registered Management (Care Homes)

  • NVQ Level 4 Salon Management Diploma (Beauty Therapy)

  • NVQ Level 4 Salon Management Certificate (Beauty / Holistic Therapy)

  • NVQ Level 4 Salon Management Certificate (Hairdressing)

 
Higher National Certificates (HNC)

  • HNC Civil Engineering

  • HNC Construction

 
Accounting Level 4

  • NVQ Level 4 AAT Technician

 

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