BURNLEY COLLEGE SIXTH FORM CENTRE

Specialist Programmes for Year 10 and Year 11 pupils

An ideal way for you to immerse yourself in your favourite subject – or discover a new subject – as you make those important post-GCSE choices.

Programme

Getting to grips with slime and gaining an insight into Science studies as part of our innovative Burnley College Programmes for pupils in Years 10 and 11

Start your journey to success with Burnley College in Year 10 or Year 11

Led by our friendly, experienced Tutors, all our exciting Programmes are designed to give an insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of the routes we offer after GCSEs – A Level, Vocational, T Level and Themis Apprenticeships. They’re a great way to meet others who share the same interests; discover more about your favourite subject – or find out more about possible new study routes; see the great facilities you will use as a Burnley College Sixth Form Centre student or Themis Apprentice and meet our friendly Tutors and Trainers.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Burnley College A Level Programme

A Level Experience Programme

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

The course will take place over 6 weeks and will be broken down into the following subject choices:

Week 1: Introduction and Subject Choices | Week 2: English and Politics OR Business, Accounting and Economics | Week 3: History (modern and ancient), Classical Civilisation and Religion & Philosophy OR Media and Film | Week 4: Biology and Chemistry OR Geography, Geology and Environmental Studies | Week 5: Physics, Maths, Electronics and Computing OR Criminology and Law | Week 6: Psychology and Sociology OR Sport, MFL and Product Design

Running alongside these for each week will be broader skill based sessions including areas such as critical thinking, creative learning, contemporary issues and problem solving, which you will attend if the subjects that week do not correspond to your future choices

Start date06/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration6 weeks

Art & Design Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

You will create your own unique portfolio of work to showcase your amazing talent and imagination. During the short course you will have the opportunity to develop your working knowledge and skills within a diverse range of art and design disciplines.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Art & Design Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

You will create your own unique portfolio of work to showcase your amazing talent and imagination. During the short course you will have the opportunity to develop your working knowledge and skills within a diverse range of art and design disciplines.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Beauty Courses Programme

Beauty Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Interested in a career in beauty therapy or nail technology? This 6 week introduction to the beauty profession will give you an insight into the knowledge and skills required to progress into the industry. Learn about manicures, pedicures, facials and massage therapies in our state of the art £6.5 million Spa and treatment facilities.

Start date30/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Beauty Courses Programme

Beauty Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Interested in a career in beauty therapy or nail technology? This 6 week introduction to the beauty profession will give you an insight into the knowledge and skills required to progress into the industry. Learn about manicures, pedicures, facials and massage therapies in our state of the art £6.5 million Spa and treatment facilities.

Start date26/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Construction Professionals Programme

Construction Professionals Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course gives you the opportunity to take part in a range of practical activities in several of our traditional craft areas and Building Services (plumbing/electrical installation). You will work on the planning and development of specific components in each craft area, culminating in the assembly of your final project piece. This course will allow you to immerse yourself into the world of construction and building services, whilst allowing you to experience a range of activities exactly like those you’d encounter working in this exciting industry sector.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration12 weeks

Construction Professionals Programme

Construction Professionals Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course gives you the opportunity to take part in a range of practical activities in several of our traditional craft areas and Building Services (plumbing/electrical installation). You will work on the planning and development of specific components in each craft area, culminating in the assembly of your final project piece. This course will allow you to immerse yourself into the world of construction and building services, whilst allowing you to experience a range of activities exactly like those you’d encounter working in this exciting industry sector.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration11 weeks

Burnley College Art Programme

Creative Media Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

As part of the Creative Media Programme, you will create a mini-portfolio of media work. You will film on location and edit your video footage. You will create photographs in the studio using different lighting techniques. These images will be edited and using graphic design techniques you will create digital posters with them.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Art Programme

Creative Media Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

As part of the Creative Media Programme, you will create a mini-portfolio of media work. You will film on location and edit your video footage. You will create photographs in the studio using different lighting techniques. These images will be edited and using graphic design techniques you will create digital posters with them.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Dance & Performing Arts – Musical Theatre (Date 1)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love to perform? Be on stage? Feel a part of something bigger? In this programme you will take part in acting, singing and dance technique classes to develop your skills in preparation for creating work to be performed at our Annual Performing Arts Showcase. You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for study on a Dance or Performing Arts Course at Burnley College. You will work as a company to create and develop the material with our outstanding lecturers in Performing Arts. On the final week of programme 2, you will take part in technical and dress rehearsals for your performance in our outstanding industry standard Performance Theatre. You will then have the exciting opportunity to perform as the curtain raiser for our Performing Arts Showcase and have the opportunity to watch the rest of the show where our Level 2 to Degree learners will perform.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Dance & Performing Arts – Musical Theatre (Date 2)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love to perform? Be on stage? Feel a part of something bigger? In this programme you will take part in acting, singing and dance technique classes to develop your skills in preparation for creating work to be performed at our Annual Performing Arts Showcase. You will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for study on a Dance or Performing Arts Course at Burnley College. You will work as a company to create and develop the material with our outstanding lecturers in Performing Arts. On the final week of programme 2, you will take part in technical and dress rehearsals for your performance in our outstanding industry standard Performance Theatre. You will then have the exciting opportunity to perform as the curtain raiser for our Performing Arts Showcase and have the opportunity to watch the rest of the show where our Level 2 to Degree learners will perform.

Start date27/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration8 weeks

Burnley College Early Years and Education Programme

Early Years and Education Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover more about: caring for young children, accident prevention and fire safety, craft activities with young children, talks by expert Tutors, outdoor play and respecting and valuing young children through hands-on activities. Course runs for 5 weeks (5:30-6:30pm) one day per week.

Start date30/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Early Years and Education Programme

Early Years and Education Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover more about: caring for young children, accident prevention and fire safety, craft activities with young children, talks by expert Tutors, outdoor play and respecting and valuing young children through hands-on activities. Course runs for 5 weeks (5:30-6:30pm) one day per week.

Start date07/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Engineers Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course is aimed at aspiring engineers who want to gain hands-on experience in a range of engineering disciplines and an insight into the engineering industry. The course runs on a Monday evening for 11 weeks in the outstanding Centre for Engineering Excellence where you will learn, develop and produce components using the latest technology and high-tech machinery. You will be trained by our industry-leading experts in disciplines such as computer-aided design, fitting techniques and Mechanical Maintenance.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration12 sessions

Engineers Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This course is aimed at aspiring engineers who want to gain hands-on experience in a range of engineering disciplines and an insight into the engineering industry. The course runs on a Monday evening for 11 weeks in the outstanding Centre for Engineering Excellence where you will learn, develop and produce components using the latest technology and high-tech machinery. You will be trained by our industry-leading experts in disciplines such as computer-aided design, fitting techniques and Mechanical Maintenance.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration11 sessions

Esports Industry Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love competitive gaming? Playing for fun? Competing, watching, supporting or even shoutcasting? Over the 5-week programme you will gain hands on experience with branding, performance analysis, fitness and wellbeing of the players and how to entertain the masses as a professional shout caster. Accumulating with the final session where you will compete in a team in one of the largest Esports titles in the world.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Esports Industry Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

Do you love competitive gaming? Playing for fun? Competing, watching, supporting or even shoutcasting? Over the 5-week programme you will gain hands on experience with branding, performance analysis, fitness and wellbeing of the players and how to entertain the masses as a professional shout caster. Accumulating with the final session where you will compete in a team in one of the largest Esports titles in the world.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Future Boss Business Programme

Future Boss Programme (Business) (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the fascinating world of business and make you workplace ready. You will explore the industry in detail, concentrating on aspects from multiple functional areas. You will enhance your knowledge, your skills and behaviours in preparation for study with us on our main vocational study packages. You will study the following

Session 1: Brand You (Intro to programme/CV Building) | Session 2: We are Lancashire (Exploring Business) and Finance | Session 3: Marketing and Digital Marketing | Session 4: Stand out From the Crowd (Recruitment)

Start date08/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Burnley College Future Boss Business Programme

Future Boss Programme (Business) (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the fascinating world of business and make you workplace ready. You will explore the industry in detail, concentrating on aspects from multiple functional areas. You will enhance your knowledge, your skills and behaviours in preparation for study with us on our main vocational study packages. You will study the following

Session 1: Brand You (Intro to programme/CV Building) | Session 2: We are Lancashire (Exploring Business) and Finance | Session 3: Marketing and Digital Marketing | Session 4: Stand out From the Crowd (Recruitment)

Start date14/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Games Design Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

This is a short taster course to show you what the Games design BTEC will cover. This course will allow you time to try software and techniques that you will develop during the full course.

Start date04/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Games Design Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

This is a short taster course to show you what the Games design BTEC will cover. This course will allow you time to try software and techniques that you will develop during the full course.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Health ProfessionalsProgramme

Health Professionals Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will develop your fascination with Anatomy and Physiology through practical activities while gaining an insight into the world of dementia care. You’ll enjoy a taste of behavioural psychology, recognise the important issue of individuals’ rights in Health and Social Care and discover a vast array of careers open to you.

Start date30/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Health ProfessionalsProgramme

Health Professionals Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

On this programme you will develop your fascination with Anatomy and Physiology through practical activities while gaining an insight into the world of dementia care. You’ll enjoy a taste of behavioural psychology, recognise the important issue of individuals’ rights in Health and Social Care and discover a vast array of careers open to you.

Start date07/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Innovators Programme

Innovators aCADemy Programme

YEAR 10 AND 11 APPLICATIONS

This course will give attendees the opportunity to use Fusion 360 a Computer-Aided Design Software (CAD) to produce 2D technical drawings, 3D models and 3D assemblies. CAD is used in manufacturing to convey different types of information, such as dimensions, tolerances and materials. This course will develop your numeracy skills, technical knowledge and expertise, problem solving and communication skills. The course is 1 evening a week for 4 weeks, on the last evening we will run a competition that tests your accuracy and productivity.

Start date14/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Duration4 weeks

Burnley College Labnet Computing Programme

Labnet Computing Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Learn how to code, build a website, implement a small network and create a computer game. Develop your knowledge of industry-standard networking equipment as well as all the latest computing software.

Start date08/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Burnley College Labnet Computing Programme

Labnet Computing Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Learn how to code, build a website, implement a small network and create a computer game. Develop your knowledge of industry-standard networking equipment as well as all the latest computing software.

Start date14/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Music Professionals Programme

YEAR 10 and 11 APPLICATIONS

This short course introduces the use of music production software to explore creative ideas. You will have the opportunity to explore the use of different tools to realise your own creative ideas – this could be using an Apple Mac based DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or the college recording studio. This programme is predominantly music technology based therefore it isn’t imperative that you have instrumental skills or a background in music. However, previous musical experience and knowledge will be advantageous.

Start date24/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Science Programme

Science Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Collect and analyse evidence from a crime scene; examine genes in a test tube, dissect organisms, explore genetics, test soil and identify species in pond dipping. Go from the science lab to the sports lab and the polytunnel to the park and carry out experiments and explore the environment. A fun-filled programme of activity for all Science enthusiasts. Course runs for 5 weeks (5:30-6:30pm) one day per week.

Start date30/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Burnley College Science Programme

Science Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Collect and analyse evidence from a crime scene; examine genes in a test tube, dissect organisms, explore genetics, test soil and identify species in pond dipping. Go from the science lab to the sports lab and the polytunnel to the park and carry out experiments and explore the environment. A fun-filled programme of activity for all Science enthusiasts. Course runs for 5 weeks (5:30-6:30pm) one day per week.

Start date07/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration5 weeks

Fitness Evolution at Burnley College

Sport & Fitness Professionals Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover careers in the Sports Industry, including roles within the sector such as Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Coaching with Physical Educational Teaching. Learn through a variety of interactive master-classes including Cryotherapy treatment, Altitude Training and Strength & Conditioning in our brand new 6.5m Spa and Performance Centre.

Start date06/11/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Fitness Evolution at Burnley College

Sport & Fitness Professionals Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Discover careers in the Sports Industry, including roles within the sector such as Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sport Nutrition and Coaching with Physical Educational Teaching. Learn through a variety of interactive master-classes including Cryotherapy treatment, Altitude Training and Strength & Conditioning in our brand new 6.5m Spa and Performance Centre.

Start date26/02/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration5 weeks

Travel and Hospitality Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the interesting world of travel, hospitality and tourism. Based in our training suite, you will explore the many areas of industry in detail and you will participate in role plays, presentations and simulations using our state-of-the-art aircraft fuselage, security check-in desks and travel agency.

Session 1: Hospitality and Event Management | Session 2: Travel Agency | Session 3: Holiday Reps | Session 4: Airports, Airlines and Cabin Crew

Start date07/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Travel and Hospitality Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

This programme will introduce you to the interesting world of travel, hospitality and tourism. Based in our training suite, you will explore the many areas of industry in detail and you will participate in role plays, presentations and simulations using our state-of-the-art aircraft fuselage, security check-in desks and travel agency.

Session 1: Hospitality and Event Management | Session 2: Travel Agency | Session 3: Holiday Reps | Session 4: Airports, Airlines and Cabin Crew

Start date13/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Duration4 weeks

Burnley College Public Services Programme

Uniformed Public Services Programme (Date 1)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Throw yourself into an action-packed programme of adventure activities, fitness training, team building and drills, plus lectures from visiting experts in the legal profession and criminology, as well as representatives from the Emergency Services and Military.

Start date08/10/2024

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration4 weeks

Burnley College Public Services Programme

Uniformed Public Services Programme (Date 2)

YEAR 11 APPLICATIONS ONLY

Throw yourself into an action-packed programme of adventure activities, fitness training, team building and drills, plus lectures from visiting experts in the legal profession and criminology, as well as representatives from the Emergency Services and Military.

Start date14/01/2025

Time5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Duration4 weeks