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MidKent College (Medway Campus)

for Parents and Guardians

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for Parents and Guardians

Welcome the 2023-24 Qualification Briefing

• 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

Session Itinerary

Qualification Briefing 2022-23Course Staff

Head of Dept.

Bridget Remy

Colin Hills

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Vaughan Andrews

WorkshopInstructor

Medway GroupTutor

'A' GroupTutor Maidstone

Course Staff

Qualification Briefing 2022-23Study Programme

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme

• 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

Study Programme (not just ‘vocational’)

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Vocational Programme

FIVE units (or modules)

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

Vocational Course

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)

Level 2 – Diploma in Electrical Installation

• 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’)

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

Year 4+

Year 4

Year 3

Year 2

Year 1

AM2

AM2

NVQ 2357

Level 3

Apprentice 5357

Qualified Electrician ‘Gold Card’

NVQ level 3

Level 3

Level 2

Student 2365

Pathway to Qualified Electrician Status

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme Progress & Performance Coaching

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

PPT covers...

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme 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

Industry Placement

Qualification Briefing 2023-24Study Programme 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

English & Maths

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

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

90-minute Lesson Structure

Method of Instruction

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

Method of Instruction – VLEs and EdTech

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations Attendance & 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!)

Attendance and Punctuality

Qualification Briefing 2023-24 College Expectations Achievement

• 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)

Achievement & Progression to L3+

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

• 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

Classroom Management / Behaviour

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)

Student Disciplinary Procedure

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

ProMonitor available from the MyDay homescreen

Checking on Attendance & Punctuality

'B' Group (Colin)

'A' Group (Jack)

Checking on Coursework and Homework

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)

Student Disciplinary Procedure

Thank-you for attending!

jcolin.hills@midkent.ac.uk

vaughan.andrews@midkent.ac.uk

jack.webb@midkent.ac.uk

Colin Hills

Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Vaughan Andrews

WorkshopInstructor

'B' GroupTutor

'A' GroupTutor

Questions?

Qualification Briefing 2022-23