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Welcome to BMet – where students are at the heart of everything we do

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We welcome thousands of students each year and offer a wide range of courses at every level, from entry to higher education - all designed to extend your understanding of the modern industry.

With our three main colleges situated across Birmingham: James Watt College in Great Barr, Sutton Coldfield College and Matthew Boulton College in the city centre, we are certain you will find the college that’s right for you.

All of our courses are aligned closely to industry and we have links with some high profile employers.

We will work with you to ensure that you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to leave BMet for a fulfilling career.

We look forward to seeing you soon at one of our open events or information evenings.

OUR COURSESLEADTOCAREERS


Our colleges at a glanceWe have three big colleges in the heart of Birmingham each with their own unique character – offering something for everyone. We love them all – so we’ll leave it to you to decide which one is right for you.

Business Fitness

Foundation LearningFoundation Learning Health

Social CareHealthSocial CareHealthSocial Care ME

DIA

Our Open Events take place throughout the year – come and see us and get a taste of college life!

Saturday 19 October 2019 10am-1pmSaturday 23 November 2019 10am-1pmWednesday 26 February 2020 4pm-7pmSaturday 20 June 2020 10am-1pm

Reserve your place online by visiting bmet.ac.uk/events

North Birmingham. A technical and vocational college - leading in the fields of construction, engineering and specialising in apprenticeships.

Plenty of creative and professional courses in subjects

Plus university-level courses

Leading in the fields of


Accounts -Financial

CREATIVE

& DIGITAL

MEDIA

FASHION &BUSINESS

BUSINESS& PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CREA

TIVE

& DIGITAL

MEDIA

Health Law Performing Arts

Digital

&CreativeCareer College

GreaterBirminghamProfessionalServicesAcademy

SPORT

Birmingham City Centre. A vocational college with strong links with professional services. Home to the only official Careers Colleges in the region.

In the heart of the Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield . Centres of Excellence in sport and the arts.

Matthew Boulton College has specialisms in Sutton Coldfield College offers

Plus university-level courses Plus university-level courses

Home to Home to an excellent A Level Centre


Accountant Engineer Graphic Designer Biologist Higher Education Lecturer Microbiologist Nature Conservation Officer Pharmacologist Physician Associate Research Scientist Secondary School Teacher Soil Scientist

Acupuncturist Dentist Dental Technician Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Entrepreneur Business Owner Business Manager Banker Business Analyst Insurance Broker Legal Executive Analytical Chemist Chemical

Engineer Healthcare Scientist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist Toxicologist Actor/Actress Stage Manager Sound Engineer Backing Vocalist Booking Agent Box Office Manager Choreographer Art Administrator Animator

Exhibition Designer Stylist Fine Artist Illustrator Printmaker Production Designer Fashion Designer Textile Designer Drama Teacher Drama Therapist Tv Production Assistant Radio Presenter Theatre Director Primary

Secondary And Further Education Teacher Journalist Marketer Brand Manager Merchandiser Heritage Manager Historic Buildings Inspector Conservation Officer Museum Education Officer Museum Or Gallery Curator

Exhibitions Officer Librarian Archaeologist Archivist Broadcast Journalist Civil Service Administrator Editorial Assistant Information Officer Ppc Specialist Politician’s Assistant Solicitor Historian Lawyer Legal Secretary Legal

Administrator Paralegal Barrister Company Secretary Actuarial Analyst Chartered Accountant Data Analyst Investment Analyst Statistician Systems Developer Financial Manager Financial Trader Meteorologist Quantity Surveyor Software Tester Media Planner Multimedia Specialist Public Relations Officer Social Media Manager

Event Manger Writer Philosopher Psychologist Mental Health Worker Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Careers Adviser Human Resources Officer Psychotherapist Network Analyst Programmer Apps Designer Games Developer Game Concept Designer Animator Visual Effects Specialist Automotive Designer Multimedia Designer

Web Designer Plumber Electrician Construction Manager Gas Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Cad Technician Electronics Engineer Rail Engineer Mechanical Engineer Safety Officer Nurse Midwife Physiotherapist Dietician

Sports Coach Sports Therapist Physiotherapist Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Manager Pe Teacher Airline Cabin Crew Business Travel Advisor Travel Agent Tourism Officer Visitor Information Officer Military

Personnel Emergency Services Personnel Police Officer Raf Personnel

#inspiringfutures


Accountant Engineer Graphic Designer Biologist Higher Education Lecturer Microbiologist Nature Conservation Officer Pharmacologist Physician Associate Research Scientist Secondary School Teacher Soil Scientist

Acupuncturist Dentist Dental Technician Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Entrepreneur Business Owner Business Manager Banker Business Analyst Insurance Broker Legal Executive Analytical Chemist Chemical

Engineer Healthcare Scientist Forensic Scientist Research Scientist Toxicologist Actor/Actress Stage Manager Sound Engineer Backing Vocalist Booking Agent Box Office Manager Choreographer Art Administrator Animator

Exhibition Designer Stylist Fine Artist Illustrator Printmaker Production Designer Fashion Designer Textile Designer Drama Teacher Drama Therapist Tv Production Assistant Radio Presenter Theatre Director Primary

Secondary And Further Education Teacher Journalist Marketer Brand Manager Merchandiser Heritage Manager Historic Buildings Inspector Conservation Officer Museum Education Officer Museum Or Gallery Curator

Exhibitions Officer Librarian Archaeologist Archivist Broadcast Journalist Civil Service Administrator Editorial Assistant Information Officer Ppc Specialist Politician’s Assistant Solicitor Historian Lawyer Legal Secretary Legal

Administrator Paralegal Barrister Company Secretary Actuarial Analyst Chartered Accountant Data Analyst Investment Analyst Statistician Systems Developer Financial Manager Financial Trader Meteorologist Quantity Surveyor Software Tester Media Planner Multimedia Specialist Public Relations Officer Social Media Manager

Event Manger Writer Philosopher Psychologist Mental Health Worker Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Careers Adviser Human Resources Officer Psychotherapist Network Analyst Programmer Apps Designer Games Developer Game Concept Designer Animator Visual Effects Specialist Automotive Designer Multimedia Designer

Web Designer Plumber Electrician Construction Manager Gas Engineer Aeronautical Engineer Cad Technician Electronics Engineer Rail Engineer Mechanical Engineer Safety Officer Nurse Midwife Physiotherapist Dietician

Sports Coach Sports Therapist Physiotherapist Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor Gym Manager Pe Teacher Airline Cabin Crew Business Travel Advisor Travel Agent Tourism Officer Visitor Information Officer Military

Personnel Emergency Services Personnel Police Officer Raf Personnel

#inspiringfutures


Studied: Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship

Progression: Trusts & Estates Department Administrator, Talbot’s Law

Studied: AAT Accounting Diploma Level 2, 3 & 4Progression: Credit Controller Apprentice, Centresoft

Studied: Electronic Engineering Diploma Level 2 Progression: Level 2 Electrical Installation

Studied: Paralegal Apprenticeship

Progression: Trainee Legal Executive, Purnells Solicitors

Studied: Business Admin ApprenticeshipProgression: Full time role with Gowling WLG

Studied: Business Diploma Level 3Progression: Apprentice for Business and Professional, Career College

Studied: UAL Fashion, Clothing & Textile Design Extended Diploma Level 3

Progression: Degree in Fashion and Clothing, Birmingham City University

Studied: Engineering ApprenticeshipProgression: Engineering Degree

#realisingDreams

Deandre John Holly Bealle Anisha Farooq Daniel Millington

Ewan Palfreyman Ubaid Raza Neve Peters Jack Slater


Studied: A Levels Progression: Philosophy Degree, University of Sheffield

Studied: Physical Activity, fitness and Exercise Science Diploma Level 3 Progression: Study Personal Training

Studied: IT (Software Development) Extended Diploma Level 3Progression: Software / Cyber Security Apprenticeship

Studied: Musical Theatre Level 3 Progression: West End Actor

Studied: Business Extended Diploma Level 3 Progression: Accounting & Finance Degree, Coventry University

Studied: Bricklaying Diploma Level 1Progression: Bricklaying Diploma Level 2

Studied: Dance Diploma Level 3Progression: Professional Dance Performer in London

Studied: Health & Social Care Diploma Level 3Progression: Mental Health Nursing Degree,Birmingham City University

#realisingDreams

Chloe Rawlings Jamie Tait Nathanael Evans James Bell

Ellen Lee Stratham Theo Sylva Rebecca Arnett Robert Glynn


CHOSEN CAREER

AnimatorArchitectExhibition Designer Fine ArtistGraphic Designer Illustrator Interior Designer Photographer Web Designer

PATHWAY

Art & DesignDigital Media

DELIVERED

Matthew BoultonSutton Coldfield

How to be who you want to be! Whatever your career goals, we have vocational courses designed to make it happen for you.

Need more inspiration? Our subject areas lead to careers in multiple disciplines. Whatever career path you want to follow, we can make it happen.

This page will show the path to take to lead you to your chosen career.

CHOSEN CAREER

App Programmer CoderComputer Game Developer

CHOSEN CAREER

Accountant Facilities ManagerHuman Resources OfficerLawyerMarketeer Office ManagerProfessional Services Jobs

CHOSEN CAREER

Inclusion Support Worker Nursery NurseParent Partnership Manager School or Nursery Manager

PATHWAY

Child Care and Early Years

DELIVERED

James WattMatthew BoultonSutton Coldfield

PATHWAY

Business , Law, Criminology & Accounts

DELIVERED



CHOSEN CAREER

ArchitectBricklayerBuilding SurveyorCarpenter or Joiner Construction Contracts ManagerDomestic Energy AssessorElectricianFacilities Manager Gas Network Engineer

CHOSEN CAREER

Dental Technician Dental Hygienist Dentist

PATHWAY

Dental

DELIVERED

Matthew Boulton

CHOSEN CAREER

Aeronautical Engineer CAD Technician Construction DesignerSafety Officer Software DeveloperTelecommunication Jobs

PATHWAY

Engineering

DELIVERED

James Watt

CHOSEN CAREER

Fashion BuyerFashion DesignerMarketing/Brand ManagerMerchandiser Production Manager Tailor

PATHWAY

Fashion & Textile DesignerFashion Business

DELIVERED

Matthew Boulton

Database Administrator Game Designer LecturerMultimedia Designer Systems Developer Technical Support TechnicianWeb Designer

PATHWAY

Computer Science and ICT

DELIVERED


Kitchen and Bathroom FitterLand surveyorPlumberRoad Worker StonemasonThermal Insulation EngineerTown PlannerWelder Wood Machinist

PATHWAY

Construction

DELIVERED

Erdington Skills Centre James Watt


CHOSEN CAREER

Health & Fitness InstructorPE TeacherLeisure Centre ManagerPhysiotherapist Sports CoachSports commerce PersonnelSports promoterSports Nutritionist Sports PsychologistSports TherapistStrength & Conditioning Coach

PATHWAY

Sport

CHOSEN CAREER

AnimatorFilm and Television ProducerGame Concept DesignerIllustratorMedia Buyer

CHOSEN CAREER

Horticulture Consult Landscape GardenerOrnamental Plant GrowerSoil Scientist

PATHWAY

Horticulture, Conservation & Floristry

DELIVERED

Matthew Boulton – Botanical Gardens

CHOSEN CAREER

Actor Advertising Executive Artist Developer Events managerMusic MarketeerPublisherRadio PresenterRadio ProducerTour ManagerTV Producer

PATHWAY

Media Music & Performance

DELIVERED


CHOSEN CAREER

MidwifeNursePhysiotherapistSocial Worker

PATHWAY

Health & Social Care

DELIVERED


Product Designer Visual Effects Artist

PATHWAY

Media Production & Game Design

DELIVERED

James WattSutton Coldfield


CHOSEN CAREER

Armed Forces PersonnelBorder Force Officer

CHOSEN CAREER

AstronomistBiologistClinical BiochemistEcologistMeteorologistMicrobiologistParamedic RadiologistResearcher

PATHWAY

Science

DELIVERED


DELIVERED

COSEJames WattSutton Coldfield

CoastguardDog HandlerFingerprint OfficerFire Fighter Neighbourhood WardenPolice Officer Private Investigator Probation Officer Road Traffic Accident InvestigatorScene of Crime OfficerStore Detective

PATHWAY

Uniformed Public Services

DELIVERED

Sutton Coldfield


We offer moreIndustry links and partnerships with local and national employersEmployers have a huge say in our courses and their content and throughout your time at college, you will come face to face with the employers known to your industry. Get ahead of the game and make yourself known to employers early on!

Courses for careers

Careers really are at the heart of each of our courses. They will guide you on to the right path to your chosen career destination.

First class teachers and facilities

First class facilities and experienced teachers from industry – we will give you the best chance to thrive on your course.

Fulfilling enrichment programmeWith each college having their own dedicated Enrichment Officer focusing on you and how they can fulfil your experience, you’ll be so busy having such a good time at college that before you know it, your course will be finished and you’ll be ready to take on the world!

Counselling serviceWe like all of our students to be supported as much as possible whilst studying at college. If you have a problem and friends and family aren’t able to help, counselling will provide you with an opportunity to talk and discuss your concerns or worries freely and openly – with a counsellor who won’t judge you or your issues. No problem is ever too big or small to bring to counselling and talking about how you feel can really help.


Mentoring serviceDuring your time at college, if you find you are struggling, inside or outside the college with anything from self-esteem, time management and attendance to anxiety, motivation and coping strategies, our mentors are there to support you. Located at each college, we never want you to feel you are on your own.

Help with the costs of studying for qualifying studentsTravel (Public Transport), Meal Allowance, Equipment costs and more.Speak to our student experience team at your college if you are unsure if you qualify for support. Trust us when we say, if there is something we can do to help you and your situation, consider it done already.

Careers and advice service

At each of our colleges, we have a dedicated Careers Adviser, who can give you the careers advice, information and support you need to achieve your career goals.Our careers team can help you:• Choose the right course to help you achieve

your goals• Plan your career development and consider

the opportunities available including employment, apprenticeships or higher education

• Write your CV and identify suitable job vacancies

• Prepare your UCAS form and personal statement for applications to university.


Libraries and private study areas

Although we want your college experience to be enriching and full of long last memories, we also know that when it comes to exam and assignment time, you need private study areas and a well-stocked library – and that’s exactly what you can expect at our colleges!

Excellent resourcesDuring your time at college, we will ensure you have everything you need to thrive and succeed in your studies, including having access to a wealth of resources.

Specialist workshops and laboratories

What better way to get hands on experience than learning day to day in our specialist workshops and laboratories – all designed to be authentic and give you that taste of reality.

Gym-tastic!

If you enjoy playing sports or keeping fit in the gym, you will love our onsite gyms and sports halls. Save valuable time by grabbing a quick workout on your lunch break or if you’d prefer, stay after classes and have a session with your friends. If you’re on a fitness or sports course, you will also benefit from our range of cardiovascular, resistance equipment and free weights.

and more...


Free Wi-Fi for studentsYes you heard us right! Make the most of free Wi-Fi during your time at college but don’t forget lessons are for learning – so save it for your breaks and spare time!

READY RESPECTFUL SAFE

At BMet you can expect to study in a friendly, supportive environment. Support will be on hand from your personal tutor, course lecturers and our student services team.Every day we make sure we are ready to study, are respectful of each other and are in a safe environment. Ready, Respectful, Safe is more than a motto it’s a way of life at BMet.

Excellent progression opportunitiesWith courses on offer at all levels including university level, there will always be a course for you. Keep on learning and building your qualifications right here at one of our colleges.

Convenient locationsWith our three main colleges located across Birmingham, we are certain there is a college for you right on your doorstep. All of our colleges have excellent transport links. In addition, James Watt College and Sutton Coldfield College also offer free parking on site.also offer free parking on site.

Costa or Starbucks on siteMany people love Costa and Starbucks. Whether you are an avid coffee lover, simply enjoy a cup of tea or love an iced fruit smoothie, our colleges won’t disappoint. All of our colleges have a Costa or Starbucks right on site, making it useful for those days when you need a little pick me up. We don’t want to sway you but our Sutton Coldfield College has both on site!


A Level

To study a programme of three A Levels with us, we ask that you have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above – including maths and English plus subject specific requirements and an average point score of five. For A Level arts related subjects, we also need to see your portfolio (at least five pieces of your work). Please check course details for any specific course entry requirements.

Apprenticeships

A programme of study alongside a role in industry – designed to give you the skills, knowledge and understanding to make an impact in your chosen job role.

English & Maths

Developing your English and maths skills is a vital part of your programme of study at BMet. If you haven’t already achieved a 9-4 grade (the equivalent of an A*-C) grade in English and maths, we will help you work towards this. Qualifications in these subjects:

• are valued by employers and all education providers

• support you to get a job or progress to higher level courses /university

• help you develop skills which will be useful in your everyday life.

Vocational Qualifications

Vocational qualifications involve a mix of practical and theoretical study, that will develop specific skills and understanding linked to that particular field and will prepare you for further/higher education or employment. See pages x to x for the list of vocational courses.

The A-V of qualifications

A levels APPRENTICESHIPSAPPRENTICESHIPS

Vocationalcourses


We offer a range of courses at a level that is right for you. The typical entry criteria are shown below, although your chosen course may have specific requirements. If you are unsure about the level of study that will best fit your skills and experience, please talk to one of our Student Services Advisors or come to one of our Open Events.

A levels

A Levels5 GCSEs* at Grade 5 (B or C) and above – including maths and English Language plus subject specific requirements and an average point score of 5

Level 1No formal requirements

Level 24 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) and above or Level 1 vocational programme at a pass grade or above

Level 3National Extended Certificate (formerly Sub Diploma) 4 or 5 GCSE* passes at Grade 4 (C) or above, or Level 2 vocational programme at a pass grade or above including GCSE English and/or maths at Grade 4 (C), National Foundation Diploma/National Diploma (formerly 90 Credit/Extended Diploma) 4 or 5 GCSE* passes at Grade 4 (C), or Level 2 vocational programme at a merit grade or above including GCSE English and maths at Grade 4 (C), Diploma in Foundation Studies 2 AS or 1 A level or a National Diploma/Extended Diploma in a related subject or equivalent qualifications

Aiming higher LEVEL 4/5/6 Level 4/5/6 are university level courses and we offer these higher levels right here at BMet! A range of university level programmes are available to study on either a full or part-time basis at BMet Entry requirements: A Levels, Level 3 Diploma, NVQ Level 3 (in a related subject)

Options GaloreChoosing a course that is right for you.

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James Watt College Aldridge Road, Great Barr B44 8NE

Erdington Skills Centre Edwards Road, Erdington B24 9EW

Matthew Boulton College Jennens Road B4 7PS

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road B15 3TR

Sutton Coldfield College Lichfield Road B74 2NW

Centre of Sporting Excellence Brintons Field, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY

Full prospectus out soon t: 0121 446 4545 w: bmet.ac.uk e: [email protected]

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