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Operations or Departmental Manager - Level 5 Apprenticeship (WBL)
Apprenticeships (16+)An Operations or Departmental Manager is someone who manages teams and/ or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisations strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner. Working in the private, public or third sector and in all sizes of organisation, specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed will be the same. Key responsibilities may include creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects, leading and managing teams, managing change, financial and resource management, talent management, coaching and mentoring. Roles may include: Operations manager, Regional manager, Divisional manager, Department manager and Specialist managers.
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Philosophy A Level
School Leavers (16-18)A simple question: Is Philosophy at Runshaw worth studying? The answer is yes. Here’s why. Philosophy at Runshaw challenges fundamental assumptions about ourselves and how we relate to the world around us, students always leave the classroom with even more questions than they came in with. Philosophers ask penetrating questions, and are not satisfied with easy answers.
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Photography A Level
School Leavers (16-18)Picture this: a studio with the facility to take a photo and image manipulate it in our photography suites or dark room. Photography at Runshaw offers an in-depth knowledge of both traditional and digital processes. The course allows students to start at the very basics of photography incorporating analogue camera work, darkroom and f ilm processes and experimental historic processes; this is then complimented by the introduction of using digital equipment and software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.
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Physical Education A Level
School Leavers (16-18)You think it’s all over? We’ve only just started. Students will experience interactive and innovative approaches to learning on this Sport & Physical Education course. Teachers ensure that students undertake a range of interesting and exciting activities within lessons to underpin learning and develop understanding.
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Physics A Level
School Leavers (16-18)Understand the physics of Earth, from energy to electricity, how does it all work? Physics is the study of the fundamental aspects of the universe from the infinitely big to the infinitely small. It is a popular choice to study here at Runshaw, and it is a very well respected qualification by university admissions tutors and employers. This is evidenced by our 82% percentage progression to university and degree apprenticeships.
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Politics A Level
School Leavers (16-18)It’s a political minefield out there. It’s your job to make sense of it all – you even get to join in debates and attend our very own Question Time, how’s that for a Party? Studying Politics at Runshaw College will help students to understand the nature and scope of the issues and questions in the modern world and to appreciate the wide range of possible solutions that are offered. This is a subject that both unites and divides people: it unites in that challenges we face such as health and education are all relevant to our lives, and divides as few seem to agree on how to deal with these challenges.
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Professional Accounting Taxation Technician with AAT – Level 4 Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships (16+)Individuals in the role of Professional Accounting will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing, accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards, and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard digital accounting systems and processes. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation.
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Professional Performance Programme - Acting
School Leavers (16-18)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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Professional Performance Programme - Dance
School Leavers (16-18)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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Professional Performance Programme - Musical Theatre
School Leavers (16-18)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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Professional Performance Programme - UAL Level 2
School Leavers (16-18)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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Psychology A Level
School Leavers (16-18)Are you intrigued by what causes our behaviour and what makes us who we are? This fascinating subject studies the complexities of human and animal behaviour and experience. Across the course, students cover areas such as cognition and memory, social behaviour such as obedience and prejudice, behavioural processes in terms of how we learn, physiological processes such as how the brain affects behaviour.
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Public Services (uniformed) BTEC Level 3
School Leavers (16-18)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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Public Services BTEC Level 1
School Leavers (16-18)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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Public Services BTEC Level 2
School Leavers (16-18)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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