2. When I’ve finished my GCSEs, do I have to stay at school until I'm 18? No, there are many options. You can stay at school, come to College or train on the job with an Apprenticeship in the subject area of your choice.

3. So what is an Apprenticeship? An Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn and pick up recognised qualifications. We work with local employers and have many vacancies on our website.

5. Apprentice Avionics Engineer This is Tegan Foster. She works at Wattisham and is also studying at West Suffolk College for an NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

6. Accounting Information Technology Business Administration Pharmacy Hospitality Plumbing Engineering Front Office Childcare Retail Hairdressing Care Painting and Decorating Roofing and Tiling Warehousing and Storage Electrical Dental Nursing Bricklaying Carpentry Housekeeping Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Playwork

8. I’ve been told College is an easy option, is that true? No! Our Level 3 courses are equivalent to A Levels and you still need to get 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C to get on a Level 3 course.

9. Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Level 3 A and AS Level, Advanced Apprenticeship, Subsidiary/Extended Certificate/Diploma, CACHE Diploma, Access Level 2 GCSEs A-C, NVQ2, Apprenticeship, Diploma, CACHE Certificate

10. Can I only get into University if I do A Levels? No. Around 600 of our Level 3 students progress to University. You get your results by the end of July so you can secure your place at university before A Level students.

11. Newcastle University UCS Bury St Edmunds Brighton University University of the West of Scotland University of Glamorgan Royal Holloway University Kingston University University of Leeds University of Essex Edge Hill University London Metropolitan University University of Greenwich De Montfort University University of Bath University of East Anglia Brunel University Leeds University University of Brighton University of Exeter University of Newcastle Nottingham Trent University

13. What can I study at West Suffolk College? We offer courses and training in a wide range of subjects across different sectors. We have fantastic facilities and our tutors have industry experience.

14. Music Health Science Public Services Interactive Media Carpentry and Joinery Beauty Therapy Painting and Decorating Health and Social Care IT Sport Construction and the Built Environment Engineering Graphic Design Media Production Travel and Tourism Performing Arts Automotive Hospitality Electrical Installation Childcare Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Business Art and Design Hairdressing Construction Plumbing Photography Plastering Bricklaying

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20. You will be supported throughout your time as a student at West Suffolk College both with your studies and beyond.

21. What is it like to be a student at WSC? College is a great place to learn where you will be treated like an adult and you’ll make great friends.

22. How to Apply By Post – Fill in an application form and post it In Person – Fill in an application form and bring it to us Online – www.westsuffolk.ac.uk Open Day – You’ll be given an interview date straight away

23. Want to find out what we’re all about? Come along to one of our Open Events Or, come and Have a Go at one of our courses at The Apex. Saturday 12 October 10.00am – 2.00pm November 2013 Thursday 7 November 6.30pm – 8.30pm Saturday 9 November 9.30am – 12.00pm Monday 11 November 6.30pm – 8.30pm

24. Contact Details Check our website www.westsuffolk.ac.uk Facebook Twitter @WestSuffolk Call us on 01284 716333 Call in