If you are interested in developing skills in working with children or adults through practical activities, then this course is for you. With activities including creating picture books for children or a healthy meal for adults, you get a real feel for working with children and adults in health, care and childhood settings.

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Over the course you will experience a variety of units chosen with current trends and demands in mind. Teachers at Runshaw are highly experienced and are also dedicated to making the time students spend with us both successful and enjoyable. Enrolling on a vocational course means you will have a 100% Computing & IT timetable and be part of a winning team!

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The Applied Professional Engineering courses incorporate exciting opportunities for students to develop their understanding and learning of engineering, in preparation for progression into engineering apprenticeships or continuing to university. The programme allows for a one-year transition programme, studying on a L2 BTEC or L3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for two years equivalent to 3 A Levels, which gives learners the opportunity to develop key underpinning skills and knowledge, in fundamental subject areas, such as; Engineering Design, Engineering Mathematics and Computer Aided Design, all taught by industry expert Lecturers.

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Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Moving Image (editing, lighting and camera), Digital Print, Photography and Audio Editing.  Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Creative Media Production (Film and TV). A practical, work-based approach to learning, based on the television and film industry.

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The course is structured so that our learners will undertake a range of practical based projects throughout the two year programme, providing the foundations which allow our learners to flourish, with many continuing on to university degrees in a chosen specialism. Some of our learners have gone on to gain entry into renowned establishments including Salford University, Edge Hill University, Ravensbourne in London and Bournemouth University.

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This is a full-time course for students who want to train as Actors and so most of your classes will focus on different styles of acting. Also, when you audition for drama school, you may be asked to perform a song or to take part in movement workshops and so it is important that you also have some basic training in Singing Skills and Dance. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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This is a full-time course for students who want to train as Dancers and so most of your classes will focus on different styles of dance. Also, when you audition for dance schools such as Bird or Laine, you are generally asked to perform a song or drama monologue. For this reason, you will also have some classes in Singing and Acting, although the majority of your course will focus on dance. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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The focus of the PPP Musical Theatre pathway is on allowing you to develop your skills in acting, dance and singing so that you are able to pass the auditions and continue your training at a prestigious institution. On the course, you will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills in a wide range of performances. There may be the opportunity to take one of the Performing Arts A Levels alongside this course.

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Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will develop your skills in dance, acting and musical theatre. Many students who enjoy and complete this course successfully audition and progress onto the L3 Professional Performance Programme. This is a challenging course for motivated and committed students who want to pursue a career in the performing arts.

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Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of law, psychology, teamwork, politics, citizenship and criminology. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the Public Service industry. The course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter a career within the uniformed Public Services.

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Do you like a challenge and the opportunity to build your self-esteem and confidence? Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of teamwork, communication and leadership. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L2 Public Services course.

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Over a one year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of teamwork, communication, citizenship and criminology. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Public Services course.

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The Level 3 Vocational Course in Social Sciences will give you an in-depth insight into three subjects: Applied Law, Applied Psychology and Criminology. This course has units that include: Health Psychology, Criminological Theories, Crime Scene to Court Room and Criminal Law. The course is put together to give students an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and how the mind develops. There are 6 exams in total for this course.

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Sport and Exercise Science at Runshaw College is an exciting and diverse sport course that opens up a number of university courses in areas such as sport and exercise science, physiotherapy, coaching, teaching and other related areas.

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This is an exciting Level 2 course for Sport where students will be able to access a range of subjects linked to sports science, leadership, and coaching. As part of this one year course students could have the chance to work with local schools delivering sports activity sessions as well as accessing a week long work experience placement for the most gifted and talented.

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