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MidKent College (Medway Campus)

Qualification Briefing

for Parents and Guardians

Welcome the 2023-24 Qualification Briefing

for Parents and Guardians

Session Itinerary

• Introduce course staff

• Introduce the study programme, its link to other qualifications, methods of instruction, assessment etc.

• Explain the 'work experience' component of the study programme
• Define expectations of classroom behaviour, attendance and punctuality and how you as parents and guardians can check on this
• Provide staff contact details

Qualification Briefing 2022-23Course Staff

Course Staff

Bridget Remy

'A' GroupTutor Maidstone

Medway GroupTutor

WorkshopInstructor

Head of Dept.

Vaughan Andrews

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Colin Hills

Qualification Briefing 2022-23Study Programme

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme

Study Programme (not just ‘vocational’)

• Vocational course component
• PPT (Progress and Performance Coaching)
• Industry Placement (‘Work Experience’)
• English (where required)
• Maths (where required)

Typically, in college for 3 days a week

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Vocational Programme

Vocational Course

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (Building & Structures) 2365-02

FIVE units (or modules)

Level 2 – Diploma in Electrical Installation

Five units: 201 – Health & Safety (theory and practical) 202 – Electrical Science (theory) 203 – Electrical Installation Technology (theory) 204 – Electrical Installation (practical) 210 – Communication in Building Services Engineering (theory)

Level 2 – Diploma in Electrical Installation

Assessment Type: 201 – Health & Safety – Multiple choice test & practical assessments 202 – Electrical Science – Multiple choice test 203 – Electrical Installation Technology - Multiple choice test 204 – Electrical Installation – Practical assessment 210 – Communication in BSE - Multiple choice test

Level 2 – Diploma in Electrical Installation

Assessment Dates - 'A' Group (Jack) (P=Practical, M=Multiple Choice Test) 201 – Health & Safety – October (P) & December 2022 (M) 202 – Electrical Science – May 2023 (M) 203 – Electrical Installation Technology - May 2023 (M) 204 – Electrical Installation – May / June 2023 (P) 210 – Communication in BSE – December 2023 (M)

Level 2 – Diploma in Electrical Installation

Assessment Dates - Medway Group (Colin) (P=Practical, M=Multiple Choice Test) 201 – Health & Safety – May (P) & End of november (M) 202 – Electrical Science – December (M) 203 – Electrical Installation Technology - May (M) 204 – Electrical Installation – May / June 2023 (P) 210 – Communication in BSE – Febuary (M)

What this course DOES and DOESN’T qualify you to do…

• The reality check…. Level 2 students will not be qualified electricians at the end of a one-year course
• The good news…. Several pathways to qualification and L2 students are now on one of them
• Course qualifies you to enrol on a Level 3 course.
• Apply for apprenticeship or work (‘trainee’)

Pathway to Qualified Electrician Status

Student 2365

NVQ level 3

Level 2

AM2

Level 3

Qualified Electrician ‘Gold Card’

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 4+

Year 1

NVQ 2357

Apprentice 5357

AM2

Level 3

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Progress & Performance Coaching

PPT covers...

• CV writing
• Job applications
• Interview technique and preparation
• 21st Century Skills ('employability skills')
• British Values

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Industry Placement

Industry Placement

Workplace co-ordinator Debbie Bailey Debbie.Bailey@midkent.ac.uk

• What is work experience? What will they have to do?
• How many hours do they have to do?
• Can they be paid for it?
• What happens if we don’t know anyone who will provide them with an industry placement / work experience?
• What paperwork will I need to complete as a parent / gaurdian?

Industry Placement

• What is work experience? What will they have to do?

Experience work in a ‘customer facing’ role

• How many hours will they have to do?

Studying Maths and / or English = 36 hours. Not studying either = 108 hours

• Can they be paid for it?

As a rule, students are not paid by the sponsor. This is voluntary work for the students' benefit.

• What happens if we don’t know anyone who will provide them with an industry placement?

The college will help you find a placement

• What paperwork do I need to do?

Sign and return the parent / guardian consent form

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme English & Maths

English & Maths

• HM Government's requirement that students (under 19) study toward achieving a Grade 4 GCSE in both English and maths
• GCSE maths and English classes and support from 'The Hub'
• Students taking November re-sits must continue to attend classes until the results are published on 12th January 2023

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Lesson Structure & Method of Instruction

Method of Instruction

90-minute Lesson Structure

1. Entrance Routine
2. Do it Now ('Starter') Activity
3. Visit Learning Objectives (LOs)
4. Input
5. Activity
6. Assess
7. Plenary (summarise)
8. Revisit Learning Objectives (LOs)
9. Exit Routine

Method of Instruction – VLEs and EdTech

We will be using the following educational technology (EdTech) during the year:

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations Attendance & Punctuality

Attendance and Punctuality

• Attendance 100% (minimum 90%) in all Study Programme areas
• Punctuality 100% (minimum 90%) in all Study Programme areas
• Attendance can be monitored in 'MyDay' app*
• Students must notify tutor of absence before the start of the college day
• No time-off for holidays, driving lessons (100 days!)

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations Achievement

Achievement & Progression to L3+

• Pass all 5 components of the course Study Programme (vocational, PPT, Industry Placement, Maths and English)
• Complete all tutor-set coursework to the required standard and within the agreed deadlines
• Have 90%+ attendance and achievement record (in all Study Programme areas)

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations Classroom Behaviour & Discipline Policy

Classroom Management / Behaviour

• College policies (includes student behaviour policy are all available online from MidKent.ac.uk

• School v College
• How the tutors address and perceive the students
• How we refer to each other in college
• Uniform & PPE
• Books and resources
• 'SMART' targets (on ProMonitor)

Classroom Management / Behaviour

• Student ‘Contracts’
• Informal and formal student disciplinary policy
• Red lines: No sexist, misogynist, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory language or behaviour

Student Disciplinary Procedure

Informal process (low level disruption / disciplinary issues)

1. Verbal warning (recorded on ProMonitor)
2. Email home (ProMonitor)
3. Telephone call home… three-way meeting… (ProMonitor)
4. Formal discipline procedures (ProMonitor)

Student Disciplinary Procedure

4 Stage FORMAL process

1. 1st written warning from tutor / SPC
2. 2nd written warning from Head of Department
3. 3rd written warning from Director of Curriculum
4. Hearing with Executive Director (possible dismissal)

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Checking on Attendance, Punctuality, Coursework & Discipline

Checking on Attendance & Punctuality

ProMonitor available from the MyDay homescreen

Checking on Coursework and Homework

'A' Group (Jack)

'B' Group (Colin)

Student Disciplinary Procedure

4 Stage FORMAL process

1. 1st written warning from tutor / SPC
2. 2nd written warning from Head of Department
3. 3rd written warning from Director of Curriculum
4. Hearing with Executive Director (possible dismissal)

Questions?

Thank-you for attending!

'A' GroupTutor

WorkshopInstructor

'B' GroupTutor

Vaughan Andrews

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Colin Hills

jcolin.hills@midkent.ac.uk

vaughan.andrews@midkent.ac.uk

jack.webb@midkent.ac.uk

Qualification Briefing 2022-23