AS Level – First Year Pre Entry Advice and Guidance Sessions 2018 Purpose of presentation We want to give you as much information about the course and the College as possible. You are very welcome, please feel free to ask any questions about the course or talk to course team at the end of this presentation

What are we going to cover This session will provide you with a chance to: See the College Meet the staff Find out about your course Understand what is expected of you Understand what happens to your application from now Be aware of the next steps Ensure this is the right course for you What are we going to cover? This session will provide you with a chance to see the College meet the staff find out about your course understand what is expect of you understand what happens to your application from now be aware of the next steps ensure this is the right course for you 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

You should have…. A Level Course Guide http://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/siteFiles/reso urces/alevelbookletweb.pdf A Level Bandings List (draft)

A Levels at Belfast Met Approximately 200 AS students 16 subjects offered ALPs monitoring system All students assigned an Adviser of Studies Broad range of guest speakers and extra curricular activities 2017 –90% A*-E, 60% A*-C Jan 2015 – Education & Training Inspectorate rated Belfast Met A Level provision as “Good” with aspects being rated “Outstanding” and “Very Good”

Key Points Approximately 200 course places available Limited number of places for each subject – allocated on first come first served basis in line with entry criteria Full list of AS subjects in A Level Course Guide Subject specification information – A Level Course Guide Subject combinations – see draft Bandings List Full Time student = 3 subjects + tutorial + directed study 20 hrs p/w - TQ

FEES – REFER TO FEES HANDOUT NOTE – THESE ARE ANNUAL FEES FT UNDER 18 ON 1-7-18 NO FEES BUT A FT STUDENT WHO BECOMES PT WILL BE CHARGED FULL FEE FT 18 ON 1-7-18 EXAM FEES ONLY FT 19 OR OVER ON 1-7-18 COURSE AND EXAM FEES

WHAT NEXT? PROCESS Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis CONDITIONAL OFFERS 350 will be made in order of date of application Emails will be sent within approx. one month of this event You can hold an OFFER for ONE course only WAIT After 350 OFFERS are made applicants will be moved to WAIT – notified of this within approx. one month WAIT applicants will be contacted by email in August/Sept IF places become available

Useful contacts Please see A Level Course Guide – available in hardcopy or on the Prospectus Download section of our website

Frequently asked Questions Do I have to attend additional Pre Entry Sessions for other courses? Yes to be considered for a place on that course Can I change courses? Within this School – see us before you leave When will I hear next? Email within a month (approx) Results? If you get an offer you must bring results to enrolment to claim a place If I want to cancel my application…? – please see us before you leave NB – PLEASE CHECK YOUR BMC ACCOUNT TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND MOBILE NUMBER ARE CORRECT

Criminal Conviction Disclosures Policies and Associated Procedures Aim: To encourage people with criminal records to apply to the college but at the same time ensuring that any risk that they may pose is managed effectively by the college 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Terms and Conditions Scope of Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions for enrolment and application will apply to all potential and existing learners. Scope of Terms and Conditions The Terms and Conditions are issued in relation to enquiries, applications and/or enrolments at Belfast Met. These are available at: http://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/siteFiles/resources/docs/public- documents/HEtermsandconditions2018_19.pdf 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Breaking down the process - Disclosure It is the policy of Belfast Metropolitan College that all those who apply to study with the College will be required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions by way of the Belfast Metropolitan College Disclosure Form For certain professional courses all criminal convictions including spent convictions must be declared regardless of when the offence was committed. Teaching, Health, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science or courses involving work with children or vulnerable adults. Belfast Metropolitan College Enhanced Disclosure Form http://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/life-at-the-met/students-support/ Under certain circumstances once a period of time has lapsed from the date of conviction and there have been no further convictions the conviction becomes spent. This means that the ex-offender if asked if they have a criminal record can legally answer ‘no’. The Order only covers custodial sentences of up to two and a half years. Offences dealt with by sentences of 30 months imprisonment or more are never spent; in practice this means that the more serious offences must always be declared. 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Finance information Where applicable payment of fees are due in full at time of enrolment with the exception of courses which are 16 weeks or longer and have fees of £200 or greater which may be paid using the College’s Direct Debit Scheme Direct Debit forms must be provided at time of enrolment, 25% of the total fee must be paid at this time followed by three consecutive equal monthly payments. If fees are to be paid by Student Loan Company / Education Authority or by a Sponsor Employer, a letter with the appropriate information to allow for invoicing must be provided at time of enrolment otherwise enrolment cannot be completed. College Policy is that all fees are paid in full and are not refundable, the only exceptions are if a course is cancelled, the day/time of a course is changed or if the student did not attend the course and prior notice was provided. 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Essential skills – The experience Exciting and fun learning activities Not at all like Maths , English and ICT at school! Linked in to your main course and very relevant to your vocational area A chance to get to grips with the basics - topics you’ve struggled with at school Helpful and supportive tutors 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

The Fast Track A Level Course For specific details on entry requirements, subjects available and specifications please see our A Level Course Guide at the link below: http://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/siteFiles/resourc es/alevelbookletweb.pdf 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Progression routes A Levels Degree Post Graduate/Career 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Employment opportunities Doctor Solicitor Teacher 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Next steps towards your place on the course Make sure you have provided your correct email address and mobile number. The College will communicate with you using email and mobile telephone number. Make sure you record your achieved or pending exams. You can use the link already provided or use the Log in option on Belfast Met website home page to upload results. For more information, check out our website on http://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/how-to-apply/ 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

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Useful contacts Course co-ordinator School Administrator College switchboard 9026 5000 ……………………………………………………………………………………..................... 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

Frequently asked Questions Is there a clearing day? Yes, Clearing Events will be held during late August/ early September. Further details will be available on College website from early August. Do I have to attend other Pre Entry Sessions? Yes to be considered for an place on that course When will I hear next? You will be updated with next steps in writing and/or email. Results? If you get an offer you must bring results to claim a place 11/13/2018 Belfast Metropolitan College

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