west of england skills prospectus 2016

WEST OF ENGLAND SKILLS PROSPECTUS 2016Develop the skills local employers needEarn and learn right on your doorstep

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WELCOME

Welcome to the West of England Skills Prospectus. Designed to help you find out about training available near you, you’ll find the low down on sectors ranging from creative industries and

construction to engineering and health – and importantly where you can gain the skills that employers want.And training doesn’t just mean sitting in a classroom. Many professional and technical courses are very often practical, using state-of-the-art equipment and new technologies, with a blend of face-to-face, on-the-job and online learning to give you the best chance of success.We know that courses, qualifications and levels can be a complicated business. We’ve tried to de-mystify this and outline why apprenticeships are a great career choice for everyone – regardless of your age. This guide is just a taster and I recommend you contact your local college or training provider directly for more detailed information or speak to a careers adviser – perhaps through National Careers Service – to explore your next steps.

Kalpna Woolf Chair, West of England LEP Skills Group

There’s never been a better time to live and learn in the West of England. Our growing economy is creating new jobs across the city region whilst high quality industry informed training across the region can help you reach your full potential. Whether you’re at school, leaving school, in work or returning to work, this prospectus aims to help you make informed choices about gaining new skills and improving your career prospects.

In this prospectus you’ll see levels mentioned but what do they actually mean? In England, Wales and Northern Ireland qualifications are grouped together from entry level to level 8 and the level shows how difficult the qualification is (entry level is the easiest and level 8 is the hardest). The levels are used in education and work to compare different qualifications, and they can also be used to show how one qualification can lead to another. It is also worth remembering that qualifications at the same level are a similar level of difficulty but the size and content of the qualifications can vary. The table below shows how some of the most common qualifications compare between levels 1-6:

Level 1 GCSE (grades D-G), NVQ Level 1

Level 2 GCSE (grades A*-C), NVQ Level 2

Level 3 A levels (grades A-E), AS Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma, NVQ Level 3

Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Level 5 Higher Diploma, Higher National Diploma (HND)

Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Degree Apprenticeship

Contents

Advanced Engineering and Aerospace 2

Construction and Development 4

Creative and Digital 6

Health and Life Sciences 8

Map of Education and Training Providers 10

High Tech 12

Low Carbon 14

Professional and Financial Services 16

Apprenticeships 18

Local Education and Training Providers 20

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Why study Engineering?Engineering is the future. Engineers are currently tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems – from dealing with cyber security and maintaining clean water and energy supplies to finding sustainable ways to grow food, build houses and travel. They are also in demand, with firms in the UK projecting that two-thirds of their job openings to 2020 will need engineering skills.

Local opportunities• The West of England is home to 14

of the 15 world’s leading aerospace companies and host to the largest aerospace and defence cluster in the UK.

• RISE of the Engineer (ROTE), online information, advice and guidance awareness portal has seen over 5,000 visitors – westofenglandlep.co.uk/rote

• In a recent local business survey, one local employer highlighted the “Simple lack of trained and skilled people coming through the education system” as the greatest challenge for the future.

Typical occupations £30k+ salary• IT analysts, architects and

system designers• Design & development engineers• Quality control & planning engineers

Local major employers include• Airbus• BAE Systems• GKN Aerospace• Rolls Royce

Did you know?• All four West of England FE Colleges

offer education and skills training for this sector with the biggest provider by volume being City of Bristol College.

• Key facilities include the Advanced Engineering Centre in North Bristol and the Future Technology Centre in Weston-super-Mare.

Focus on facilitiesWeston College has just opened a brand new Construction and Engineering Centre of Excellence (CECE). The £1.5m Engineering Centre features three large workshops and engineering labs featuring CAD/CAM suites, 3D prototyping plus hydraulics, pneumatics and PLC labs.

For more inspiration, visit: West of England Rise of the Engineer campaign www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/roteTomorrow’s Engineers www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND AEROSPACEAdvanced Engineering and Aerospace is a highly dynamic and diverse industry. The West of England is home to the UK’s largest aerospace and defence cluster and one of the largest concentrations of aerospace activities in Europe. The West of England has a prominent cluster of companies on the north fringe of Bristol. Most internationally recognised aerospace companies are located here, supported by a strong supply chain of smaller and locally developed companies.

Employment areas Manufacturing of electrical equipment, machinery, equipment n.e.c., air and spacecraft & related machinery, medical & dental instruments & supplies

Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

Repair of electrical equipment/repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft

Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

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IN NUMBERS

28,700LOCAL JOBS AS OF 2014

£40,000ANNUAL AVERAGE SALARY

2%(APPROX 600 JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH BY SECTOR BY 2020

Scott Engineering ApprenticeScott is reaping the benefits of learning while earning through an apprenticeship. An engineering apprentice at Bath-based engineering firm Rotork, Scott, 20, said: “As an

apprentice I get the best of both worlds as I get the training and experience while being paid. My apprenticeship has allowed me to gain a wide experience of the company’s processes and this forms a solid base for my future.” During the first year of his four-year apprenticeship he was a full-time student to gain practical knowledge in the engineering field. Now in his second year, he is getting on-the-job training in a variety of shop floor departments, while attending City of Bath College one day a week.

*A Trailblazer Apprenticeship

Where can I study? (More on p20)

Which qualification levels can I study? (More on inside front cover)

What apprenticeships are on offer? (More on p18)

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Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering • • • • • • • •* • •

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering • • •

Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) • • • • •

Composite Engineering • • • • • • •

Electrical, Electrotechnical & Electronic Engineering • • • • • • • • •

Engineering including Design and CAD • • • • • • • • • •

Engineering Welding • • • • • • • • •

Maintenance, Support • • • • • • •

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering • • • • • • • • • • • •

Gain the skills, get in. Grow your skills, go further.Here’s a snapshot of what and where you can study in the West of England.


CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENTConstruction is a strong sector both in the West of England and nationally. One of the key issues facing the Construction sector is that of sustainability. Many construction processes now have significant cross over with the Low Carbon sector, with the sector contributing significantly to the reduction of carbon emissions.

Why study Construction?The West of England is set to benefit from an estimated £6.4bn of construction investment to 2020. Construction and development work underpins all of the city region’ s key sectors and has a major impact on the local economy through new build, infrastructure and repair and maintenance. Locally commissioned research by the Construction Industry Training Board outlines the need for more local people to enter the sector to meet skills shortages and skills gaps across the city region.

Local opportunities A pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the West of England and neighbouring areas will help bring employment and skills opportunities to the region. These include:• Rail electrification of the mainline

between Bristol and London.• Growth of Bristol Temple Quarter

Enterprise Zone featuring the re-development of Temple Meads station and the construction of the neighbouring Arena.

• Focus on growth of Enterprise Areas in Avonmouth, Bath, Emersons Green, Filton, North Somerset.

• Construction of two new nuclear power stations, one at Hinkley Point and another in Oldbury.

Typical occupations £30k+ salary• Civil Engineers & CE Operatives• Construction and Site Managers• Carpenters and Joiners• Plumbers and Heating/

Ventilating Engineers

Did you know?• Colleges and training providers deliver

relevant provision in all areas of the West of England and at both further education and higher education levels.

• They are currently working together to ensure courses and facilities meet the needs and increased demand of industry.

• In 2013/14 over 4% of all Apprenticeship starts in the West of England related to this sector.

Focus on facilitiesBath College have specific workshop facilities delivering training in: stone masonry, carpentry, bricklaying, painting and decorating and plumbing. The college also has a focus on developing construction specific facilities on it’s Somer Valley Campus.

For more inspiration, visit: Go Construct – construction is a career like no other www.goconstruct.orgEngineering Construction Industry Training Board – Careers in Civil Engineering and Nuclear www.ecitb.org.uk

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Employment areas Construction of buildings Civil engineering Specialised construction activities


IN NUMBERS

4,995LOCAL SME COMPANIES

26,000PEOPLE WORKING IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND

17%(OVER 4,000 JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Courtney Electrical Installation apprenticeThe construction industry as a whole needs more women to enter through apprenticeship routes as this strengthens the workforce, helps develop new working practices and

improves performance. Courtney (pictured) joined On Site Bristol – a not for profit apprenticeship and training partnership led by Bristol City Council – three years ago, having secured an Electrical Installation Apprenticeship with Bristol City Council’s Housing Delivery Department. Courtney, an ex-pupil of Bedminster Down School, is highly organised, enthusiastic and has all the attributes needed to become a fully-qualified Electrician. She now acts as an ambassador promoting apprenticeships and has been an exemplary award-winning student.




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Bricklaying, Brickwork, Stonemasonry • • • • • • • • •

Building Services Engineering • • • • • • • •

Built Environment • • • • • • • •

Carpentry, Joinery • • • • • • • • •

Civil Engineering • • • • • • • • •

Construction/Site Design, Operations, Management • • • • • • • • •

Electical Installation • • • • • • • •

Maintenance Operations • • • • • •

Painting & Decorating • • • • • • • • •

Plastering • • • • • • • •

Plumbing and Heating • • • • • • • • •

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Wood Occupations • • • • • • • • •



Employment areas Programming and broadcasting activities

Creative, arts and entertainment activities

Sound recording and music publishing activities

Advertising Specialised design activities Photographic activities Pre-press and pre-media services

Publishing of books, newspapers, journals, periodicals, software and other activities

Production and post-production activities

Projection activities Computer programming activities

Architectural activities

Why study Creative and Digital?Creative Industries production is increasing, with a national workforce that is over 5% of the total, employing over 17,000 locally. By 2020, employment in the sector is expected to grow by one third in Creative, arts & entertainment roles and over a quarter in specialist design activities. Together, Bristol and Bath have world-leading expertise in factual TV, animation and publishing and a growing reputation as a leading creative and technology cluster.

Local opportunities• The Bottle Yard Studios in South

Bristol played host to productions including Galavant, Poldark, Trollied, Deal or No Deal and BAFTA-winning The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies. It offered over 20 traineeships and apprenticeships for young people.

• Incubation hubs Coworking Hub-The Guild, Pervasive Media and Bristol Games Hub provide space for creative micro-businesses and freelance professionals to work, network and grow.

Most frequent local vacancies• Programmers & Software Developers• Web design• IT Analysts & System Designers

Typical occupations £30k+ salary• Programmers and Software Developers• Web Designers• Design & Development Engineers

Did you know?• Training courses and apprenticeships

cover both traditional craft disciplines such as art and acting and newer technology-led subjects including digital design and creative media.

• Providers have developed specific offers such as Weston College which is an Apple Authorised Training Centre.

• Colleges and training providers offer a host of specialist facilities including filmmaking and animation spaces, music recording studios, digital design and media editing labs, technical theatre and performing arts spaces.

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CREATIVE AND DIGITALThe West of England, particularly Bristol and Bath, have been identified as two of the nine key UK Creative centres outside of London – recognised for world class excellence across creative and technology industries. We have particular strengths in content production including animation, TV and factual, film and photography, music and the visual and performing arts, publishing, software, computer games, apps, website development and electronic publishing, advertising and digital creative and tech services.

Focus on facilitiesWeston College has just opened the Future Technology Centre which, as part of its offer, provides training in the latest technologies related to the creative industries.

For more inspiration, visit:Creative & Cultural Skills www.ccskills.org.uk/careersCreative Skillset www.creativeskillset.org/creative_coursesBristol Media www.bristolmedia.co.ukCreative Bath www.creativebath.orgWest of England Design Forum www.wedesignforum.co.uk


IN NUMBERS

17,330PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE CREATIVE AND DIGITAL SECTOR

23,426JOBS ADVERTISED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND

14% (2,000 JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Emma Art and Design (Fashion and Clothing)“I have really enjoyed the practical nature of the course; it has enabled me to really explore and extend my creative skills and knowledge. I have made some great friends and we

have been able to broaden our skills-sets and realise our potential.” 18 year old Emma has always been interested in fashion and having read up about the course, decided to apply to City of Bristol College. The Edexcel Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Fashion and Clothing) enabled her to focus on the career path she wanted to take.She found the lecturers very supportive, friendly, knowledgeable and inspiring – all highly skilled in their specialism with many years of experience – with the college providing a comfortable learning environment.




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Animation and Special Effects • • • • •

Art and Design • • • • • • •

Creative Enterprise • • • •

Creative Media Production and Technology • • • • • • • • •

Design for Interiors • • • •

Fashion and Textiles • • • • • • • • •

Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustration • • • • • • • • • •

Interactive Design, Creative Computer Games Design • • • • • • • • • • •

Music and Music Production • • • • • • • •

Photography, Photo Imaging • • • • • • • •

Product Design • • •

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HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCESThe Health and Life Sciences sector is the largest single employer in the West of England, accounting for nearly 14% of all employment. Over 80,000 people work in a large variety of roles across the city region in hospitals and care settings to medical and biotechnology firms.

Employment areas Hospital activities Medical and dental practice activities

Other human health activities

Residential nursing and care activities

Social work activities without accommodation

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Why study Health and Life Sciences?The health, life sciences and care sectors provide a diverse range of roles and sub-sectors including allied healthcare professionals, healthcare science including life science, health informatics, management and social care.

Local opportunities• The West of England Academic Health

Science Network has teamed up again with Europe’s No.1 University Business Incubator, SETsquared to deliver a world class training programme that will support healthcare innovators in the West of England.

• Between 2013 and 2020 employment forecasts anticipate that the Health and Life Sciences sector will increase by approximately 5% equating to the creation of approximately 3,700 jobs.

• Businesses in the sector tend to be highly innovative and range from university spin outs and start-ups through to multinationals in the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Most frequent local vacancies• Nurses• Care workers and home carers• Medical practitioners

Local major employers include• NHS• Shaw Healthcare• Bupa• Medilink SW

Did you know?• In 2013/14 approximately 20% of all

Apprenticeship starts in the West of England related to this sector.

• Last year, the NHS advertised over 6,000 vacancies in the West of England alone.

• A wide range of courses are delivered in the West of England responding to the diversity of job roles in the sector.

• In 2013/14 more higher level apprenticeships were delivered for this sector than any of the others within the West of England.

Focus on facilitiesThe National Skills for Health North Bristol NHS Trust Excellence Centre brings together employers from the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors to coordinate and implement high quality skills programmes for support workers.

For more inspiration, visit:Health Careers www.healthcareers.nhs.ukHealth Education Southwest www.southwest.hee.nhs.uk


IN NUMBERS

80,780PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR


12% (C. 9,500 JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Alicia Health and Social Care intermediate apprenticeship Alicia, from Weston-super-Mare, is undertaking a Health and Social Care intermediate apprenticeship whilst working in a nursing home. It has enabled her to achieve her goals of wanting to help people and give something back to the community.In securing the apprenticeship, Pursuit Training, based in Weston-super-Mare and delivering Health and Social Care Apprenticeships across the South West helped grow Alicia’s confidence. They helped her take a positive approach to developing her career whilst developing the skills required to work in a nursing home. Alicia said “I would tell anybody who is considering the course to give it a shot as it has changed my life”.




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Care, Leadership and Management • • • • • • • • •

Childcare, Children's Play, Learning and Development • • • • • • • • • •

Children and Young People’s Workforce • • • • • • • • •

Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills • •

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Occupational Health & Safety • • • • •

Sports & Exercise, Weight Management • • • • • • •

Youthwork • • • • •


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FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

Bath College1 City Centre Campus2 Somer Valley Campus

01225 312 191www.bathcollege.ac.uk

City of Bristol College3 Advanced Engineering Centre4 Ashley Down Centre5 College Green Centre6 South Bristol Skills Academy

0117 312 5000www.cityofbristol.ac.uk

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College7 SGS Filton Campus8 SGS WISE Campus

0800 0567 253www.sgscol.ac.uk

Weston College9 Knightstone Campus10 South West Skills Campus11 University Campus01934 411 411www.weston.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS

Bath Spa University

12 Bath Spa University Fashion13 Newton Park Campus14 Rush Hill Campus15 Sion Hill Campus01225 875 875 www.bathspa.ac.uk

16 University of Bath01225 388 388www.bath.ac.uk

17 University of Bristol0117 928 9000 www.bristol.ac.uk

University of the West of England18 City Campus19 Frenchay Campus20 Glenside Campus0117 965 6261www.uwe.ac.uk

UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

21 Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy0117 983 8080www.bteacademy.co.uk

STUDIO SCHOOLS

22 Digitech Studio School0117 992 7100 www.digitechstudioschool.co.uk 23 IKB Studio School0117 916 1025www.theikbstudioschool.org.uk 24 The Mendip Studio School01225 875 875 www.bathspa.ac.uk

25 The Bath Studio School01225 831 933 www.thebathstudioschool.org.uk

TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

26 NSETC01934 411 611www.nsetc.n-somerset.sch.uk

SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

27 St Brendan’s Sixth Form College0117 977 7766www.stbrn.ac.uk

Local Education and Training Providers

With locations across the City Region and learning clusters around Bristol and Bath you’re never far from a centre of learning This map shows you the locations of some of our key education and training providers.

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HIGH TECHHigh Tech is an innovative and rapidly expending sector, which crosses over with a wealth of other sectors from Creative & Digital to Advanced Engineering and Aerospace. Jobs in the sector are constantly evolving, they are highly skilled and at the forefront of innovation and technology. The global expertise in the region extends across world-leading robotics, wireless technology, silicon chip design (particularly wireless and multicore) with microelectronics system design and sensors to embedded software.

Why study High Tech?The West of England is at the heart of a cluster of over 4,000 high technology companies, universities and research institutes, making it one of the strongest in the world. This provides a thriving ecosystem of start-ups, small and medium sized companies, consultancies and multinationals across healthcare, renewable energy, defence and aerospace as well as consumer and industrial electronics and IT.

Local opportunities• Nearly 18,000 people are employed in

the High Tech sector in the West of England in a range of occupations across software engineering, hardware design and manufacture, telecoms and IT consultancy.

• Whilst FE colleges deliver training in specific areas relevant to this sector, local universities specialise through a range of programmes, including:

– Centre for Quantum Photonics (CQP) at the University of Bristol

– University of Bath’s Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research & Applications (CAMERA) and Centre for Digital Entertainment (CDE).

Typical occupations £30k+ salary• Programmers and Software

Developers• IT Business analysts, architects and

system designers• Design & development engineers

Most frequent local vacancies• Software Development Engineer• Java Software Developer• Software/Asp.Net Developers

Did you know?• Courses relevant to the High Tech

sector are delivered in both further education and higher education.

• In 2013/14 over 3% of all Apprenticeship starts in the West of England related to this sector.

• Providers such as South Gloucestershire and Stroud College are developing specialities in this area such as Cyber Security.

Employment areas Installation of industrial machinery and equipment

Other telecommunications activities

Manufacture of electronic instruments for measuring, testing and navigation, except industrial process control equipment

Repairs of computers and peripheral equipment

Computer consultancy activities

Other information technology and computer service activities

Other software publishing Data processing, hosting and related services

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Focus on facilitiesSouth Gloucestershire and Stroud College will be opening in 2017 the Berkley Green University Technical College which as part of its specialisms will deliver provision related to Digital Technologies and Cyber Security.

For more inspiration, visit:Tech UK www.techuk.org


IN NUMBERS

17,900PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE HIGH TECH SECTOR

639JOBS ADVERTISED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS IN THE WEST OF ENGLAND

4% (C. 800+ JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Aletha Information TechnologyAt secondary school, Aletha had no idea what course to do. As she really enjoyed IT lessons, following advice from her Mum she decided to sign up for the course at SGS College.

Whilst the course taught her a lot and expanded her subject knowledge, the college atmosphere gave her much more freedom and responsibility. Aletha plans to complete the second year of her course and then go straight into employment. “One reason I chose IT is that so many jobs involve skills with computers. I did think that I would like to go into web design but after doing the first year of the course there are so many other topics that I have enjoyed that I am going to keep my options open until I have a better idea of what career I would love to go into specifically.”




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Applied Computing • • • • •

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LOW CARBONMany companies are working to adopt more low carbon and environmentally friendly practices. Employment opportunities in this area can come from a vast array of sectors including Construction, Sustainable Waste Management, Energy and Manufacturing.

Employment areas Water collection, treatment and supply

Technical testing and analysis Recovery of sorted materials Manufacture of other general purpose machinery n.e.c.

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Why study Low Carbon?The West of England is at the forefront of the UK’s sustainable growth agenda. Good working practices adopted across the region are bringing renewable energy products and processes to the market. The sector is constantly evolving and changing shape as new activities are identified and reach the market. Encompassing Environmental, Eco, Renewables, Sustainable, Clean Tech, Low Carbon or No Carbon activities, the integration with many existing sectors are helping transport, construction and energy industries reduce their environmental impact.

Local opportunities• Last year, over 2,500 jobs in the green

economy were advertised in the West of England, with knowledge of Environmental Quality one of the most sought after areas of knowledge, after repair, environmental management and business development.

• Retrofit programmes remain a priority within the West of England as local businesses have the potential to benefit from the £570m of measures planned to be installed by 2020.

• Bristol is a leading environmental technology centre and has increased its status further with the global interest of European Green Capital 2015.

Most popular roles in the sector• Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning

installation• Water collection, treatment

and supply • Technical testing and analysis

Did you know?• Low Carbon is taught both as

standalone courses or modules embedded within larger qualifications.

• There is a strong correlation between Low Carbon and Construction skills training especially relating to the retrofit of existing buildings.

• The National Composites Centre is based in South Gloucestershire and our local expertise will support the development and construction of an advanced composite footbridge structure.

Focus on facilitiesThe City of Bristol College Environmental Technology Centre meets individual and employers’ needs for training in the latest technology innovations related to this sector.

For more inspiration, visit:Low Carbon South West www.lowcarbonsouthwest.co.ukRegen SW www.regensw.co.ukInstitute of Environmental Management and Assessment www.iema.netNational Composites Centre www.nccuk.com


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5,900PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGIES


9% (C. 500+ JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Jason Self-employed technicianA former apprentice at Bath College, Jason is now a self-employed businessman – with the College as one of his clients. He undertook a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Intermediate Apprenticeship whilst working at Bestaire Conditioning before moving to Bristol-based Europa on completion of his apprenticeship.Now running his own business, Jason said: “I’ve seen the place transform. The refrigeration and air conditioning department was good, but the whole college is continually improving. My time at Bath College was massively valuable and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. Staff do anything to help you and it’s opened doors for me that wouldn’t have been there otherwise.”




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PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICESProfessional Services covers a wide range of jobs in a variety of industries such as legal, finance, insurance & consultancy services. The Professional Services sector is one of the largest sectors in the West of England in terms of both the number of people employed and the GVA that it creates.

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Why study Professional Services?Professional Services include a range of different occupations which provide support to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. Law, accounting, consultancy and financial services all feature and, although many professionals work in large firms with household names, the West of England is also home to a thriving ecosystem of SME professional firms in these areas and more. Over 61,000 people are employed in this sector in the West of England, just under half in financial services and the slight majority in wider professional services. Nationally, 49% of all Higher Apprenticeship starts in England were in roles identified as Professional or Business Services.

Major employers in the areaThe West of England is a leading financial and professional services centre, with particular strengths in retail banking, insurance, share dealing and ethical finance. • Hargreaves Lansdown • Friends Life • Aviva • Osborne Clarke • Burges Salmon • DAC Beachcroft

Most frequent local vacancies• Sales accounts and business

development managers • Finance and investment analysts

and advisers • Business sales executives

Local opportunities• Local colleges and employers are

working together to bridge the gap between potential employees and the profession through the creation of a professional and legal services taskforce.

• Local professional firms have taken a lead in building innovative engagement with many of the city region’s secondary schools.

Focus on facilitiesIn 2017 Weston College will be opening their flagship Law and Professional Services Academy located in Weston-super-Mare’s Winter Gardens and specialising in the delivery of provision for this sector.

Did you know?• In 2013/14 over 25% of all

apprenticeship starts in the West of England related to this sector.

• Delivery of education and skills training for this sector is a key strength for the FE Colleges.

For more inspiration, visit:AAT apprenticeships and qualifications www.aat.org.ukNational Skills Academy for Financial Services www.nsafs.co.uk


IN NUMBERS

61,000PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECTOR

36%OF ALL HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP STARTS IN ENGLAND IDENTIFIED AS PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS SERVICES

5% (C. 2,500+ JOBS) FORECAST GROWTH OF THE SECTOR BY 2020

Rebecca Sale of Residential Property apprenticeshipRebecca hadn’t really considered an apprenticeship as an option before. “This seemed ideal for me, as I could carry on working and earning money

on top of gaining qualifications within a specific career sector. I decided to begin my apprenticeship, and never looked back.”In summer 2013, Becky began her Sale of Residential Property apprenticeship with Debbie Fortune Estate Agents. She progressed from Level 2 to Level 3, and was named Weston College Apprentice of the Year 2015. She said: “An apprenticeship gives you so many options; you have an income, which means that you can live more independently and start to gain real work experience.”




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In the West of EnglandIn 2013/14 over 8000 people in the West of England took part in apprenticeship training. With a strong history in apprenticeships, the next generation of engineers, fashion designers, production managers, website content creators and even lawyers are looking to apprenticeships as a viable, exciting alternative to university.• Apprenticeships continue to be

more attractive to business than ever before.

• Over 50% of the apprenticeships in the West of England take place in our priority sectors.

• Apprentices celebrate their achievements just as university and college graduates do through regional, national and international awards.

Apprenticeships are a partnership

Employment and trainingIf you live in England and are over 16 you can apply for an apprenticeship. There are various levels of apprenticeship you can undertake depending on your current skills and qualifications with.All apprenticeships are real jobs so all apprentices earn a salary. You must be paid at least the national minimum apprenticeship wage – and many employers pay significantly more.Apprentices should work for at least 30 hours per week and an apprenticeship takes between one and five years to complete, depending upon the level of apprenticeship and the industry sector.Training is delivered in the workplace, so you will learn the skills you need to do the job well. The rest of the training is given by a training provider, either at the workplace, off-site (perhaps at college) or via online.

Want to know more about apprenticeships? To apply for an apprenticeship visit www.apprenticeships.gov.ukApprenticeship Hub West www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/ahwOr look at the back of this prospectus for local delivery partners and further information.

APPRENTICESHIPS

Zuzana KladnaZuzana Kladna, 30, has already been recognised with two apprentice

awards, winning praise for her professionalism and dedication as a Level 3 (Advanced) Business and Administration Apprentice at Specsavers in Bath. Zuzana said: “This apprenticeship has been a perfect platform for me to take on a new career and develop skills whilst being able to gain experience and have a salary, whilst achieving a qualification.”

Matt Crowson Proprietor, The Modern ManThe Modern Man has grown 700% in two years almost solely due to apprentice staff members. Three years ago I was the only person in the business. Money was tight and I was paying a marketing company each month. I decided to stop this and use the money to hire an apprentice. The additional work we could manage meant orders started to increase dramatically to the point where we hired our second apprentice about four months later. Ever since then we have hired apprentices and currently have nine working in a variety of roles to help the business grow; marketing, admin, accounting, warehousing.

Apprenticeships are available to all people, of all ages, from all backgrounds and abilities. Academic studies can be at a variety of levels and depend on the position of the individual within the company and the responsibilities they hold. There are over 250 different types of apprenticeships to study, which are linked to nearly 2000 job roles. As most jobs have an apprenticeship to match: the possibilities are endless.

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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS LEVEL 2 – EQUIVALENT TO 5 GCSEs A*–C

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Bath CollegeBath College supports a rich diversity of students on a range of vocational courses from entry level to BSc. Each year the College provides education and training for approximately 3,500 full-time, 5,000 part-time and 700 HE learners and has a team of 650 staff.Bath College’s key priority is the employability of our students. We develop the technical and soft skills of our learners to ensure an effective talent pipeline for employers in our region. The College also offers a programme of Continuing Professional Development courses in a variety of sectors and is happy to work with local employers to provide updating and upskilling opportunities for their employees. We are the largest provider of apprenticeships in Bath and North East Somerset and have had the best success rates in the West of England for the last two consecutive years. We offer 26 apprenticeships frameworks (with many up to level 4) and are happy to discuss new frameworks to fit employers’ changing needs.If you would like to find out more about the courses the college offers or speak to someone about the education and skills training opportunities open to you please contact us:Tel: 01225 312191 Email: [email protected] www.bathcollege.ac.uk

City of Bristol CollegeCity of Bristol College is one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK. We offer a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications (with more than 1,000 courses available) and provide education and training to more than 22,000 learners. We are the biggest provider of post-16 education in Bristol and also offer a significant number of courses for adult learners, helping to improve their employability, enhance their career and learn for leisure. City of Bristol College is also a key provider of Apprenticeships with around 2,000 students studying for an Apprenticeship at the College each year. Our employer-focused training offers flexible and tailored workforce training solutions. We are committed to helping bridge the gap between local jobs and local skills, and we work with employers to add value to businesses in the region.City of Bristol College has also made significant contributions to the delivery of higher education in Bristol including developing specialist courses for the region and generally widening participation in higher education in the West of England.Contact us to find out how we can help realise your potential:Tel: 0117 312 5000 Email: [email protected] www.cityofbristol.ac.uk

LOCAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDERSIn the West of England we are lucky to have thriving Further Education Colleges and Skills Training Providers who are working more closely together than ever before to help give students the best preparation for, and support in, their careers. These providers are collaborating to understand which skills employers and learners need and then ensuring we have the right education and skills training courses in the right locations to meet these needs of learners. Below you will find information on some of the key providers working in the West of England.



The Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) The Western Training Provider Network (WTPN) is a group of member training organisations who operate in the West of England area. We are made up of small independent local training providers, large national training providers and also the colleges in the region. With high quality provision, speedy responsiveness to employers, bespoke programmes to suit all learning styles and access to most business sectors, our members can assist learners, their parents/guardians and employers in choosing the best learning programmes for them. Our members deliver a broad range of training and education programmes including Apprenticeships, Foundation Learning, Higher Education and commercial training. Members meet regularly to share good practice and work collaboratively for the benefit of all learners, employers and other stakeholders.Contact: Mike Holliday (Operation Director) www.wtpn.org.uk

South Gloucestershire and Stroud CollegeSGS is one the largest and most successful colleges in the country. The College has now structured its curriculum into three distinct areas, Higher, Professional and Technical Education and Training courses, in a wide range of subject areas.Success rates are amongst the best in the sector, and our multi-million pound investment programme provides the best environment, with state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure you have the best chance of entering employment, apprenticeships or another course of Further or Higher Education when completing your qualification.In 2015 OFSTED judged that the College had ‘Outstanding’ Leadership and Management, Learner Support Services and Employability programmes. There were further ‘Outstanding’ grades in Sport, Business, Performing and Visual Arts. The report also outlined that a significant and increasing proportion of teaching and learning is outstanding, and learners benefit from the College’s culture of high expectations and receive outstanding support in their studies. Excellent partnerships with employers and Local Enterprise Partnerships also received praise and were found to be highly productive for learners.Contact us to find out more about what we offer you and how we can help you achieve your ambitions:Tel: 0800 0567 253 Email: [email protected] www.sgscol.ac.uk

Weston CollegeWeston College is one of the top-performing colleges in the country and is committed to creating brighter futures for all its learners. We are a College of Further Education and Higher Education, and are the only establishment in North Somerset to offer complete progression from entry level to degree level.Over the past 15 years the college has grown significantly and our provision now includes over 23 Higher Education (HE) courses, 100 vocational courses and over 50 different apprenticeship frameworks to meet varying learner and employer needs. Our learners achieve consistently high academic results and have rated us the top college in the South West for the past three consecutive years. Weston College proudly holds Ofsted’s highest rating – ‘Outstanding’ – and won the coveted national TES FE College of the Year title in 2015 as well as the Overall FE Provider of the Year Award.The College is proud of the strong links it has developed with partner agencies and employers, ensuring that it equips its learners with the specific skills businesses require and designing bespoke and flexible solutions which meet varying business needs.To find out more about what we offer please contact us:Tel: 01934 411 411 Email: [email protected] www.weston.ac.uk

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This guide outlines how – and where – you can develop the skills that local employers want and need.

Designed to help you make informed career choices in key sectors across the West of England, there’s never been a better time to earn, learn and maximise your potential right on your doorstep.

Local advice and guidance

Apprenticeship Hub West www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/ahw

Skills Junction course finder www.skillsjunction.co.uk

Careerpilot www.careerpilot.org.uk

Local Labour Market Intelligence www.westofenglandlep.co.uk/lmi

Bath College www.bathcollege.ac.uk

City of Bristol College www.cityofbristol.ac.uk

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College www.sgscol.ac.uk

Weston College www.weston.ac.uk

Western Training Provider Network www.wtpn.org.uk

National advice and guidance

Apprenticeships | 0800 0150 400 www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

National Careers Service | 0800 100 900 www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Advanced Engineering and Aerospace www.engineeringuk.com

Construction and Development www.goconstruct.org

Creative and Digital www.ccskills.org.uk | www.creativeskillset.org

Health and Life Sciences www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

High Tech www.techuk.org

Low Carbon www.iema.net

Professional and Financial Services www.aat.org.uk

Information within this document is correct at the time of publication (November 2015). For the very latest details on course and apprenticeship opportunities within the West of England, contact your local college, training provider or other career professionals.

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