Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate

Pool School – Year 11 Information Event at Camborne campus

12 October 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Fowey School – Year 11 Information Event at St Austell campus

12 October 2021, 17:30-19:00

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Hayle School – Year 11 Information Event at Camborne campus

13 October 2021, 17:30-19:00

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Poltair – Year 11 Information Event at St Austell campus

13 October 2021, 17:30-19:00

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Redruth School – Year 11 Information Evening at Camborne campus

14 October 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Blog: Getting ready for college!

23rd August 2021

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Blog: Top tips for results week

6th August 2021

You’ve done it, you’ve reached the long-awaited month of August - here is what you need to know next.

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Award winning educator joins the team at Duchy  

22nd July 2021

New award-winning Forest School lecturer Ian Blackwell is bringing his wealth of experience in early-years education to Duchy College’s Stoke Climsland campus.  

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Star students celebrated at dazzling awards ceremony

8th July 2021

The region’s largest college group has honoured the achievements of its top students with a dazzling award ceremony at the world famous Eden Project.

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Future careers take centre stage at virtual college open day   

13th May 2021

People of all ages are being invited to experience everything a leading south west college group has to offer at a virtual event later this month.  

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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences NCFE Certificate

Level 2 • Distance Learning • Cornwall College St Austell

Adverse circumstances can have a negative impact on anyone's life, but children and young people are particularly vulnerable. They might face difficult circumstances such as the death or divorce of parents, domestic violence, or national and international disasters. These types of adverse childhood experiences can have an impact on their development and mental health, which may continue into adulthood and affect their life chances. This fully online course will give you the skills you need to support children and young people affected by adverse childhood experiences. You will gain insight into how to strengthen their resilience and empower them to overcome the challenges they face.

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BSc (Hons) Health, Welfare & Social Sciences – Top up

Level 6 • Full-time • Cornwall College St Austell

This degree offers an excellent opportunity to increase both your academic skills and your employability. Your second and third years allow you to select optional modules which suit your career aspirations. For example, if you are interested in a career in mental health support you could choose the modules on Psychological Processes and Psychology in Practice. An interest in health promotion could lead you to choose the module in Health Promotion, whereas an interest in developing as a leader could see you choosing the Leadership and Management module. For applicants interested in issues around equality and diversity, there are module choices in Inclusive Practice and Aspects of Rural Life This top up programme is studied as a one year top-up where you will complete Year 3 only. It also develops critical analysis, understanding research methods, problem solving, ITC, professional development, developing your CV and interview techniques and gaining workplace experience. Developing your communication skills, work-related experience and the opportunity to recognise and consider the relationship between the subjects you study in college and your actual working environment is encouraged. Assessment is via essays, reports, presentations, seminars and debates. Support, guidance and preparation for all assessments are embedded in study skills sessions and individual modules.

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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate

Level 2 • Distance Learning • Cornwall College St Austell

Around 15% of people have a learning difficulty, which means they can find it harder to learn certain skills. If you're looking to improve your understanding and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the course for you. You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. It's great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.

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