We offer three bespoke pathways for students in Sixth Form. Whether it’s progressing onto University or applying for an apprenticeship, our specialist courses and supportive culture has everything students need to get there.
Sixth Form
Sixth Form
PaCE Curriculum
PaCE Curriculum
All students in Sixth Form take part in our Professional and Career Experiences (PaCE) curriculum
Understanding PaCE
Our Professional and Careers Experience lessons (PaCE) bring together personal, professional and career skills development and is delivered in partnership with local, regional and national employers.
Students work side by side with engineers, project managers, designers, HR experts and business owners to develop an understanding of professional life; learn key leadership and employment skills; experience the world of work through projects, work experience and mentoring; and to understand more about our diverse and vibrant communities.
Through PaCE students gain experience working as a leader or as part of team to solve real world problems and be given the chance to impress employers from across the region.
Enrichment
Induction Activites
All students starting Sixth Form will be able to participate in a series of team building activities to help make new friendships
International Travel
All Sixth Form students have the opportunity to take part in our fully funded international volunteering programme.
Student Leadership Team
Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and influence sixth form by joining our student leadership team.
Community Projects
Students can enhance their problem solving, critical thinking and leadership skills by taking part in a project aimed to improve the local community.
Disneyland Paris
Each year students have the opportunity to travel to Disneyland Paris for their Computing Live event
Ski Trip
Students are able to travel to Europe on a one week skiing residential
Uniform
Our Sixth Form dress code mirrors the professional working environment. Students studying Level 3 courses dress in business attire and are provided with protective clothing when appropriate. Students studying a Level 2 course dress in UTC branded workwear which is purchased from our uniform supplier.
A typical day
Sixth Form students receive a personalised timetable. This will include independent study periods which can be used to complete work and enrichment activities. Teaching hours for Sixth Form students will vary depending on their chosen pathway and course.
Teaching and learning is arranged over a 5 day week timetable, as shown below.
- Monday: 08:30 – 16:25
- Tuesday: 08:30 – 16:25
- Wednesday: 08:30 – 14:30
- Thursday: 08:30 – 14:30
- Friday: 08:30 – 14:30
Students receive one 15 minute break in the morning, a 30 minute lunch and an additional 15 minute break in the afternoon on Monday and Tuesday.
Sixth Form Facilities
Balcony
Common Room
Gym
Learning Lounge
