Buckinghamshire University Technical College

Buckinghamshire University Technical College (or Buckinghamshire UTC) is a university technical college (UTC) which opened in September 2013 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.[1] The UTC is located in a newly constructed building on the campus of Aylesbury College.

Buckinghamshire University Technical College
Address
Oxford Road

Aylesbury
,
Buckinghamshire
,
HP21 8PD

England
Coordinates51.81435°N 0.82242°W / 51.81435; -0.82242
Information
TypeUniversity Technical College
Established2013
Department for Education URN139434 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalSarah Valentine
Age14 to 19
Enrolment147
Websitewww.buckinghamshireutc.co.uk

Sponsors and partners

Buckinghamshire New University and Aylesbury College are the sponsors of Buckinghamshire UTC,[2] while employer partners of the UTC include Cisco Systems, Esri, McAfee and Taylor Wimpey.[3] Buckinghamshire UTC is supported by local and national employers in the Construction and IT industry, including Biffa, Rackspace, NCC Group and Inland Homes.

Admissions

Buckinghamshire UTC had an initial intake of students aged 14 and 16 (academic years 10 and 12) in 2013, but has expanded to accommodate students aged 14 to 19. The primary catchment area of the UTC is Buckinghamshire, with priority given to students living nearest to the UTC site.[4]

Curriculum

Buckinghamshire UTC specialises in IT and construction (Building Studies),[5] and pupils aged 14 to 16 follow a programme of study dedicated to one of the specialisms. These programmes include a compulsory core of GCSEs as well as technical courses that include BTEC First Diplomas and BTEC Higher diplomas. Sixth form students have the option to study A Levels as well as BTEC National Certificates or BTEC Extended Diplomas. The UTC also offers apprenticeships in conjunction with local partners.[6]

References
  1. Published on 15/09/2012 06:00 (15 September 2012). "University Technical College 'can set the precedent,' says new principal - Local News". Bucks Herald. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. "University Technical College | Aylesbury College". Aylesbury.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  3. "Partners". Buckinghamshire UTC. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  4. "Admissions". Buckinghamshire UTC. 21 February 2013. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  5. "University Technical Colleges". Utcolleges.org. 11 December 2012. Archived from the original on 20 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  6. "Curriculum". Buckinghamshire UTC. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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