It’s the Isle of Wight college’s first open day of 2023 and they can’t wait to show you around.
Visit them in Newport or over at CECAMM in Whippingham and explore all of the options for young people completing GCSEs in 2023. They have a fantastic range of vocational courses starting in September which can lead to a wide range of careers on completion, as well as options to progress to university.
The Isle of Wight college also offers a wide range of courses for adults looking to upskill or change careers. Tasters will be run throughout the day in some areas…
- Outside reception: External guests, Isle Access with Accessible bicycles
- Childcare: Various childcare activities for you to try
- Motor vehicle: Learn how to measure tyre depth
- Plumbing: Build your own plastic pipe frame and test it out
- Science: Experiments in the lab, including real heart dissection
- Business: Experience virtual reality & visit the pop-up enterprise
- Sport and fitness: Brit Challenge! 23 cal bike, ski & row comp Health & social care: Discover the new hospital style wards
- eSport and digital: Opportunities to join online tournaments
- Public services: Join in with team building activities!
- The Refectory: Tasty treats provided by our catering students
- Performing arts: Pop in for a sneak preview of rehearsals!
The Isle of Wight college are now part of the South Coast Institute of Technology! This means they will receive a share of £13million to improve our digital and engineering facilities further.
T Levels – The Next Level Qualification for School Leavers.
The college is currently the only place on the Island to take T Levels, no offered in the following subject areas
- Computing & Digital – Computing & Digital Design and Production OR Computing & Digital Support Services
- Business Management
- Engineering
- Health
- Early Years and Education (Childcare)Hospitality
- Construction
- Legal Finance and Accounting
- Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty
- Creative Design
You will be advised on the day of any talks taking place – these will be delivered by new principal, Ros Parker OBE and will include information on T Levels.
There will also be opportunities to find out more about:
- Apprenticeships
- Distance Learning
- Adult Learning
- Short Courses and Employer Training
- International opportunities
- University Centre Isle of Wight
There is no longer any need to book a space, just visit us on the day at both or either sites:
- Isle of Wight College: The Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA.
- Engineering at CECAMM: The Island Technology Park, Whippingham Rd, East Cowes, PO32 6FY.
