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THC Courses
BTEC Pre-Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries
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How will this course be of benefit to me?
The Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries is a new and exciting qualification that can give you:
- real experience of employment,
- invaluable access to industry networking and
- a recognised qualification to boot.
What will I learn on the Pre Apprenticeship in Design for the Creative Industries course?
On this course you will make creative work by investigating various design specialisms within the creative and media industries including: graphic design, digital photography, animation and product design.
The creative and media industries are continually evolving and prospective employees will need to have an understanding of both technical skills along side creative ability to gain any chance of finding work. Furthermore, employers will look for work-ready individuals who have good literacy, numeracy and strong IT skills as well as a good understanding of teamwork and leadership. This course can help you get a grounding in all the skills you will need to be work-ready.
The course is run as if you worked within a design team. The course has a managing director. He sets creative briefs for teams of students. Each term you will be expected to work on actual design briefs for real clients. You will be expected to work to deadline and your designs will need to be to a professional standard. Of course we can help you with this.
If you are interested in computer graphics and graphic design, or find yourself wanting to create trailers and websites then you may be the ideal candidate.
Hairdressing VRQ2 City & Guilds
Print PageSend to friendYou will learn all of the basic hairdressing skills such as cutting, colouring, perming etc. You will cover these subjects in a practical way in our real working salons. There is also an element of theory involved which underpins the qualification.
You will study:
- Health and safety practice in the salon
- Promoting products and services to clients
- Shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp Client consultation Cutting women's hair
- Colouring and lightening hair
- The art of dressing hair.
- Perming and neutralising hair
BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design Level 3
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This course involves studying 2D and 3D visual language through a dynamic programme of creative projects and assignments. During the first year students will work with a wide range of disciplines, covering graphics, print and illustration, fine art and sculpture, 3D model making for product , interior and theatre design, fashion design, surface, digital and textile print, crafts and sustainable design, covering ceramics, jewellery, bookbinding and papermaking. The emphasis is on problem solving and helping you to realise your creative potential. You will also study critical and contextual studies to complement your practical and theoretical understanding of other artists’ work.
In the second year students select a specialist area of art and design in order to prepare a portfolio of work. Students have the opportunity to work on projects with galleries and museums; recent projects have included the Whitechapel Gallery Curatoring project and the Greenwich Museum East India Textiles Exhibition. We have links with the Tate Gallery, Central St Martins and Raven Row Gallery, who offer mentoring and interview workshops for students in preparation for applying to university. We have an excellent record of students progressing onto the university of their choice to study at degree level, such as Bournemouth University, Central St Martins for Fine Art, Graphic Design and Architecture, Chelsea School of Art for Textiles and Eco Design and the London College of Communications for Surface Design and Graphic Design.
introduction to Health and Social Care
Print PageSend to friendIf you think you want a career in health care, social care or care management this is a fantastic introduction to working in this area. You will be studying a range of subjects in this area and assessment is through ongoing assignments/course work
Cycle Mechanics and Engineering Entry Level and Level 1
Print PageSend to friendOn the only full time course in Cycle Mechanics and Engineering in London, you will cover topics including: Health and Safety, Workshop Practice and Safety Standards, the removal and replacement of a variety of components including saddles, seat posts, handle bars, brake blocks, wheels, tyres and inner tubes and gear systems, punctures and cleaning.
Progression is to Level 2 and future employment opportunities include any industry which has basic mechanical tasks including the Cycle Industry, Maintenance, Sales and Retail or even Motor Bikes, Motor Vehicle, Engineering, Public Transport and Manufacturing.
Due care and consideration will be taken for applications from students with sight or hearing impairments, epilepsy or other issues which may cause concern within the industry under Health and Safety Regulations. Alternative course/career guidance will be offered.
Access to Science
Print PageSend to friendAccess courses are for adults who want to study at University but do not yet have the required qualifications. To be successful on the course you need to be prepared for one year of intensive study, including a lot of private study as well as your time in College. For the Science career path, you will take modules in Physics, Biology and Chemistry in addition to English, Maths, study skills and IT. Previous students have progressed to a very wide range of courses across London and the UK, including Maths, Engineering, Biochemistry, Radiography, Marine Biology and many others.
AS/A Level Maths: Further Maths
Print PageSend to friendThis is our top rated maths course!! You need to be enthusiastic about Maths, hard working and looking for high achievement to really benefit from taking Further Mathematics. This course will lift your understanding of Maths to a higher level, and will put you ahead in your first year at university. You must take Further Maths alongside A Level Maths. This course is for students who love Maths and who have scored at least an A in Maths at GCSE. At Tower Hamlets College we have several years experience teaching the course, and we are host to the East London Further Maths Centre.
In AS Further Maths you will study three modules. Further Pure consists of complex numbers, vectors, matrix algebra, and further calculus. Your other two modules will be Statistics 1 and 2. We will expect you to sit the Statistics 1 exam in January.
In your A2 year you will take Further Pure 2 and Further Pure 3 plus Decision Maths 1 (see the AS/A2 Maths for details of the Decision module). If you do A level Maths and Further Maths you will end up studying all of our twelve available modules!!
Maths and Further Maths is considered a very strong combination and is highly regarded by universities. The top universities all recognise Further Maths, even for medicine. It is a very useful subject if you apply for mathematical degrees such as Engineering, Physics, Economics, or Actuarial Science. If you decide to study Maths at university, most universities will expect at least an AS in Further Maths. Other universities will give you a better offer if you have Further Maths! We will encourage you to try the STEP papers if you're really good.
Tower Hamlets College is one of the few that can offer you the full A level in Further Maths. We will support you at all stages of your maths journey.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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NVQ3 is a vocational qualification destined to support adults who are in work to achieve a recognised qualification. This course involves being assessed in the work place and building a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills. For this course you are required to be employed.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Print PageSend to friendThis course allows you to prepare for a career in a care setting or to progress on to higher level study. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers in a number of care services and develop the skills to work with people with a variety of needs. To help you make the connection between theory and practice you will carry out assignments and undertake work experience.
Assignments cover issues such as care values, individual development, care needs of people (related to physical or learning disability, age and mental or physical health), communication skills, practical care tasks, health, safety and hygiene.
Assessment is by case studies, projects, and reports and presentations related to College and individual study, as well as your work experience.
Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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-Meeting needs
-Job opportunities in Health and Social Care
-Creative Activities
-Gain Edexcel Awards in the three functional skills of Maths, English and ICT at Level 1. You will also get an Edexcel Award in Work Skills.
Technical Skills Courses at THC
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We've launched a brand new range of technology courses to meet the needs of local students and employers. That means you're more likely to get a job at the end of your course! We have courses in cycle maintenance and repair, motor mechanics and contruction including brick laying, carpentry, plumbing, painting & decorating and electrical installation. To facilitate our new courses we have built a fantastic new state of the art Technical Skills Centre » To receive further information about these courses as soon as it is available...
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Access to Education Studies
Print PageSend to friendThis course for adults who want to study at University but do not yet have the required qualifications and may need to develop their study skills. To be successful on this course you need to be prepared for one year of intensive study, including a lot of private study as well as your time in College.
For the career path to Teaching and Education Studies, you will take modules in Education Studies English and Study Skills, and choose two options from Anthropology, English Literature, History, Psychology, Sociology, and South Asian Studies. It is a requirement of Teacher Training courses that students have GCSE English, Science and Maths or equivalent. If you need GCSE equivalence, you can pick this up as part of the course.
We offer the Access to Education Studies course as a full-time course, where you study up to 4 days a week. We also offer a part-time route, where you study for one full day and two evenings. This route is only available for applicants with a significant amount of experience of work in an educational setting, such as Teaching Assistants from local schools.
We have good links with local providers of BA QTS courses, including the University of Cumbria at Mile End. We also have strong links with Roehampton University in West London.
Courses for 14-16 Year Olds
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14–16 Vocational Learning ProgrammeWe offer a range of courses that are open to under 16s. If you think your son or daughter may benefit from this programme you should discuss it with an appropriate person from your child’s school. The Vocational Learning Programme includes courses held at Tower Hamlets 6th Form College for year 10 and 11 pupils, courses delivered in school supported or delivered by College staff and full-time placements for under 16s. We offer courses in a wide range of subject areas at different levels. Courses are funded by the schools or by special project funding when this is available. If you think your son or daughter may benefit from this programme you should discuss it with an appropriate person from your child’s school. 14-16 Year 10 and 11 Programme – School LinkThis programme is designed for Key Stage 4 pupils at school who would benefit from working in a college environment as part of their timetable. Many pupils enjoy working in a more adult environment and benefit from the opportunity to try vocational subjects and use college facilities. We work with local schools to offer a programme which responds to the needs of students, who may later enrol at the College. We make every effort to respond to particular course requests and revise the programme each year. Some students work in school-based groups, others in mixed groups. Many students take a two year course over years 10 and 11, (usually half a day a week in year 10 and one day a week in year 11), but one-year courses can be arranged. All new students are interviewed by our College Link Tutor. |
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Under 16 Full-Time placementsThe College can enrol a small number of Year 11 students on our existing full-time Introductory and Level 1 courses, and support them in the same way as our other full-time students. At an initial interview an agreement is reached between the student and all parties concerned as to the suitability of the course and college environment for the individual. Full-time under 16 placements are usually funded by the school attended by the student. Many students are able to make a fresh start and develop more vocational skills through these courses. |
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BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Business
Print PageSend to friendYou will develop skills, knowledge and understanding of business, apply your learning in a practical and realistic way and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills. By investigating different types of companies and their activities, you will learn how to work out business costs and profit, how businesses provide good customer service, and the different ways people are rewarded in the workplace. All units are assessed through assignments.
You will also gain a certificate in Workskills as part of this programme.
Motor Vehicle Technology Entry Level
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- Engine operating principles, fuel and exhaust systems, spark and ignition, cooling, lubrication, transmission, wheels and tyres, brakes, steering and suspension
- Learn safe and correct workshop procedures and how to use specialist tools and equipment
- English, Maths and ICT
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