1. Post 16 Options 2016 What happens next ?

2. Know the options As you know…you must be in education or training until your 18 th birthday 1. Full-time Education  Wiltshire or Bath College  Sixth Form 2. Apprenticeship / Traineeship 3. Armed Forces You can apply for more than one option You MUST have Plan A and Plan B

3. College Courses Where can I find information ? WEB SITES and Careers Room for Prospectuses Open Days  Thursday 15 th October 5pm – 7.00pm – Trowbridge  Wednesday 7 th October 5pm – 7.00pm – Chippenham  Thursday 8 th October 5pm – 7.00pm Salisbury  Saturday 10 th October 10am – 12pm – Lackham  Trowbridge may also have an additional day in November  BATH COLLEGE – City Centre 12 th November 4pm -7pm If you miss the Open Day, you can contact the College and ask to meet someone who can give you information

4. How do I decide on which course ? Know YOUR LEVELS – what GCSE and Btec grades are you likely to get ? EVERY GRADE COUNTS Once you have applied to College, you will be interviewed – a chance to ask questions eg; what happens if I do not get a C in English or Maths ? Remember – Btec qualifications should lead to employment. Are there jobs available in that sector ?

5. Levels of Qualifications Btec Awards If you have ……Level Reached You can study …… At least 4 GCSE grades at C and above, including English and Maths + Level 2 Btec awards Level 2Level 3 Btec Awards at either College or in the Sixth Form NB : If you do not get a grade C in English or Maths, you will need to continue to study these 4 GCSE grades at D + level 1 Btec awards Level 1Level 2 Btec Awards Functional Skills to acquire level 2 in English and Maths GCSE grades at E-G + Btec Entry level awards Entry levelLevel 1 Btec Awards Skills Pathway Foundation Learning Functional Skills

6. Research Career Pathways Did you know that to become a Primary school teacher :  You could take a teaching degree following A levels and level 3 Btec courses  You could apply for a TA apprenticeship and then follow a Foundation degree and a further teaching degree.  But to teach in a Primary school, you must have a grade B in Maths and English

7. Apprenticeships You will need to find an employer; there are some vacancies on the Wiltshire College website or go to www.apprenticeships.org.ukwww.apprenticeships.org.uk Monthly database on school website Students Futures Apprenticeships Apprenticeships have 3 levels : Intermediate, Advanced and Higher. Advanced or level 3 apprenticeships require you to have Level 2 qualifications – grade C or above at GCSE or a merit in Btecs + grade C in English and Maths You will need to take a functional skills test for many Intermediate apprenticeships. Some will require a C in Maths and English Polly Wiggins will support you through the process. TRAINEESHIPS are unpaid. Both work experience and training, for approx 6 months. May lead to apprenticeship Trowbridge College Presentation on THURS 15 th OCT What is the difference between Btecs and Apprenticeships ? Names to tutors please.

8. Apprenticeships Wiltshire College last year AdvertVacanciesLocationJob RoleClosing Date Farm Apprentice with D Webb & Son1Chippenham Agriculture (Lantra) 05/11/2013 Pound Farm are looking for a dedicated farming apprentice to assist on their 300 acre farm producing corn, potatoes and working with livestock. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Business Administration Apprenticeship with Drummond Heating Ltd 1Salisbury Business and Administratio n (CFA) 10/11/2013 Drummond Heating are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Customer Service Apprentice with Sally Lunn's 1680 Limited 1Bath Customer Service (CFA) 10/11/2013 The world famous Sally Lunns are looking for a general assistant to work as part of a team in our very busy restaurant, looking after our customers and providing them with bun magic! Delivered by Wiltshire College. Professional Cookery Apprenticeship with Sally Lunn's 1680 Limited 1Corsham Catering and Professional Chefs 10/11/2013 The famous Sally Lunns restaurant are looking for a professional cookery apprentice to work alongside an experienced team, making a wide variety of sweet and savoury items in a very busy production kitchen. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Customer Support Apprentice with Continental Automotive Trading 1Devizes Customer Service (CFA) 15/11/2013 We are looking for a customer support apprentice to join a leading supplier of diagnostic equipment and services to the automotive industry in Devizes, Wiltshire. Delivered by Wiltshire College. IT Apprentice with Wellington Academy 2Andover IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals 19/11/2013 A fantastic opportunity to earn and learn as an IT engineer at a prostigious academy. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Grounds and Property Apprentice with Wellington Academy 1Andover Horticulture (Lantra) 19/11/2013 Wellington Academy are looking for a dedicated Horticulture apprentice to assist in undertaking maintenance work of the Academy grounds and premises. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Finance and Admin Apprentice with Wellington Academy 1Andover Accounting (FSP) 19/11/2013 The Wellington Academy are looking to appoint a finance and admin apprentice to support their busy finance department. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Admin Apprentice with Wellington Academy 1Andover Business and Administratio n (CFA) 19/11/2013 We are looking for a Business Admin apprentice to support the busy 6th Form Centre at the Wellington Academy. Delivered by Wiltshire College. Automotive Apprentice Technician with Lloyd Specialist Developments Ltd 1Warminster Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 30/11/2013 Lloyd Specialist Developments Ltd currently has a fantastic vacancy for a highly motivated apprentice to work as an automotive technician within our team. Delivered by Wiltshire College.

9. Data base of live Apprenticeships TRAINEESHIP in Football CoachingTraineeship506128Wellington Academy (Andover)SP11 9RR TRAINEESHIP in ConstructionTraineeship453951Community First (Devizes)SN11 9BW TRAINEESHIP in Customer ServiceTraineeship455190Community First (Devizes)SN11 9BW Apprentice Lifeguard/Leisure Assistant – ChippenhamIntermediate Level Apprenticeship506069 West Bromwich Leisure Centre (West Bromwich)SN15 3PA Apprentice ChefIntermediate Level Apprenticeship442170 Foxham Inn & Restaurant (Chippenham)SN15 4NQ Apprentice General AssistantIntermediate Level Apprenticeship442183 Foxham Inn & Restaurant (Chippenham)SN15 4NQ Apprentice ChefIntermediate Level Apprenticeship500899 At The Sign Of The Angel (Chippenham)SN15 2LB Apprentice Light Vehicle TechnicianIntermediate Level Apprenticeship507839MGS Garage (Chippenham)SN14 6NA Advanced Apprentice Youth Worker (Chippenham)Advanced Level Apprenticeship507318 Wiltshire College Chippenham (Chippenham)SN15 3QD Operations Department Administrator ApprenticeIntermediate Level Apprenticeship503766Virtua Uk Limited (Chippenham)SN15 5FD Apprentice Parts OperativeIntermediate Level Apprenticeship510088Platinum Nissan (Corsham)SN13 8AE Hairdressing ApprenticeIntermediate Level Apprenticeship503172Willit & James (Devizes)SN10 3PU Business & Administration Apprentice C140Intermediate Level Apprenticeship449123Crudwell Garage Ltd (Malmesbury)SN16 9EU Apprentice Food and Beverage AssistantIntermediate Level Apprenticeship477775 Mercer's Of Marlborough (Marlborough)SN8 1BE Apprentice AdministratorIntermediate Level Apprenticeship508580Haddon Training Ltd (Marlborough)SN8 2AG Apprentice Competition GroomIntermediate Level Apprenticeship486051Equestrian Heights (Melksham)SN12 6RR Apprentice BeauticianIntermediate Level Apprenticeship506879Blush Beauty Studio (Pewsey)SN9 5AF

10. Sixth Form Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 19 th November 6:30pm A level and level 3 Btec courses You will choose 3 or 4 subjects to take over two years.

11. What subjects will be offered, in partnership? English Language and Literature BiologyBtec Performing Arts History English LiteratureApplied ScienceDrama and Theatre Studies Business Studies English LanguageComputingPEBtec Business FrenchBtec ICTBtec PEMaths GermanBtec Health and Social Care ChildcareFurther Maths SpanishA Level Health and Social Care TextilesGeography PhysicsMusicArtSociology ChemistryBtec MusicProduct DesignPsychology GeologyLawGovernment & Politics Philosophy of Religion

12. What next ? If you are still undecided – use the support available  Your tutor, DSP or other members of staff who know you well. Mrs Thomas in tutor time  Careerpilot website – link from school website  Careers appointment with Polly Wiggins. Book in Resources or use website. Link from school website yourcareersportal.com (password: futures)  Use the Mock Exams and Parents Evening on 3 rd Dec, to check your progress Tutors will track your applications next Term

13. What next ? DestinationActionsDeadline CollegeOPEN DAYS Applications online or print off Polly will assist with this. Drop in every Wednesday Deadline = End of Term 2 Interviews from November to March ApprenticeshipsPrepare a CV Prepare a Personal Statement – can be up to 500 words Start to network – make enquires Assembly Thurs 15 th Start to look for advertised apprenticeships from February 2016, to start in July to September Sixth FormSIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 19 th Nov Applications in Term 2 Interviews in Term 3 You can now take control of YOUR future …….