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FUTURE HEALTH CAREER BOOSTING OPPORTUNITIES FUTURE TEACHERS 30 FUTURE ENGINEERS The College has teamed up with the University of Central Lancashire for this enrichment programme, which is designed to give students the opportunity to explore and consider the different disciplines of engineering from, Electronic, Electrical, Fire Safety, Motorsports, Chemical and Civil. ARTS AWARD It is also possible to take the Arts Award, which is a chance for students to get involved in the arts in a more hands-on way. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the arts world through research and volunteering/ training projects as well as producing original art work and/or performance pieces. The award is a Level 3 qualification which is worth 35 UCAS points and counts towards your university entry. For those aspiring to follow a career into teaching, we offer an enrichment opportunity for you in partnership with University of Cumbria called Future Teachers. The aim is to give you a head start with your teaching career. We offer an enrichment programme for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the Allied Health Professions. We have talks throughout the year from industry speakers which aim to introduce you to the professional world of health care and give you career guidance about the wealth of career opportunities available in this field. 31 CORE MATHS Don’t let maths hold you back. With a growing demand in all workplaces for employees with a good level of mathematics, prepare yourself by ensuring your maths skills make you a great candidate for any job. This one year course (equivalent to half an A Level) can be taken in year 12 or 13. Consisting of just 2 lessons a week it can earn you up to 20 UCAS points. For more information pick up a leaflet or contact admissions@ cardinalnewman.ac.uk