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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NEW FOR 2024! This occupation is found in the public and private industries to ensure that their organisations fulfil the requirements of their customers and other stakeholders. A fully competent Quality Practitioner can work in a wide range of organisations (from multi-nationals to SMEs), including automotive, defence, food, pharmaceutical, nuclear, retail, financial services, logistics services, public sector and government.

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It’s a miracle – if studying religious beliefs and debating philosophical issues is for you, read our Bible of information below. A Level Religious Studies is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to explore a range of questions such as whether religion is a human construct, does God exist and what are miracles, do they still happen? Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a wide range of degree courses. Debate key philosophical issues and get to the heart of why people hold religious beliefs.

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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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Society is all around us – family, education systems, different cultures, religious beliefs, crime and deviance. Just some of the topics we discuss. A Level Sociology is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate a whole range of topical sociological issues. Students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses at university including Journalism and Law. Sociologists are interested in finding out about a variety of socially constructed phenomena, including: family, education systems, different cultures, religious beliefs, crime and deviance.

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Bienvenida a España. A Level Spanish is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics, including ‘los valores tradicionales y modernos, el ciberespacio, la igualdad de los sexos, la influencia de los ídolos, la identidad regional en España, el patrimonio cultural, la inmigración, el racismo y la convivencia, los jóvenes y la política, monarquías y dictaduras y los movimientos populares’. In addition to this, you will study a Spanish-speaking film and novel. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including Languages and other disciplines such as Medicine, Law and Humanities. Everyday classroom conversation is in Spanish and our very experienced teachers coach, guide and encourage students to use Spanish confidently and spontaneously in real life situations.

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Over a two year course you will be encouraged to develop the theoretical knowledge of the scientific principles that underpin sporting performance. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto a wide range of Higher Education sport courses. As well as studying for the BTEC Extended Diploma qualification, students will also have the opportunity to work towards sports leadership and coaching awards.

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Over a one year course you will develop a range of skills in the areas of leadership, communication, anatomy and fitness. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto the L3 Sports Development, Fitness and Coaching course. The course will introduce you to the field of Sport, Leisure and Recreation and provide a good basis to progress to further training, education or employment.

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Over a two year course you will have the opportunity to develop employability skills and knowledge in the areas of fitness programming, sports coaching and sports massage. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in sport. If you enjoy sport, and are looking to enhance your future chances of employment or higher education in the sport sector, this is the course for you.

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Read our T Level Business Portfolio below and invest 2 years studying at Runshaw and working on placement. T Levels are a fresh and exciting alternative to A Levels as they offer a work focussed experience which combines academic study of the highest quality with practical industry related skills. In addition, T Levels include a mandatory placement of 315 hours minimum, typically completed across 45 days, that has been built into the course to further develop individual skills.

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Our T Level Civil Engineering course offers students vocational skills including construction project management, maths, quantity surveying, structural design and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry. T Level students spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

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Our T Level in Design Engineering will give students vocational skills including project management, maths mechanical science, computer aided design and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry. T Level students spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

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Do you like working with computers? Would you like a career in the IT industry? Do you like working independently and problem solving? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the questions above then you should consider studying this Level 2 course.. The course is mostly practical, with theory to underpin your understanding and prepare you for external assessment, and is delivered through a combination of lessons and practical workshops. You will study a variety of topics in the IT industry including computer systems, graphics, mobile app development and computer hardware.

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