2020/21 prospectus full-time brinsbury.ac.uk

brinsbury.ac.uk 1 4-5 Six Reasons to Choose Brinsbury College 6-7 Travelling to Brinsbury 8-9 Student Life 10-11 Your Study Facilities 12-13 Your Study Programme College 14-15 Progression+ 16-17 ACES 18-19 Support Services highlights 20 Course Fee Information 21 Financial Help 22-23 Chichester College Group Number 1 in Sussex Show success 24-25 Haywards Heath College 26-27 T Levels

The Chichester College Group is Brinsbury brought home a 28-29 Apprenticeships the number one college group for host of awards from various 30-33 Higher Education full-time student achievement (16-18) regional country shows in 2019, 34-35 Entry Levels 1 and apprenticeships in Sussex. including Dairy Champion at 36-67 Courses the Surrey Show, Reserve 68-69 How to Apply Supreme Dairy Champion at the South of England Show and 70-71 Application Form Brinsbury Show Reserve Breed Champion at the South of England Show for Titan, Thousands of visitors enjoyed our Jacob Sheep ram lamb. another brilliant Brinsbury Our horticulture students also Show, with lots of activities won silver for the show garden for families to experience. at the South of England Show. Kelly Pink brought her family and said: “Our boys had a fantastic day. It was great to see all the animals and spend time in the countryside.” The show will return bigger BRINSBURY IS THE TOP than ever in May 2020! LAND-BASED COLLEGE IN THE SOUTH FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN Brinsbury baby boom AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE 2 AND ANIMAL CARE More than 500 animals were born at Brinsbury in 2019, including around 430 lambs, 84 calves,

13 pedigree Berkshire piglets 1According to National Achievement Rates Tables (NART) 2017/18 for Further Education Colleges and eight ferret kits. 2According to achievement by Landex for 2016-17 2 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 3 Hello! Welcome to Brinsbury College.

We’re delighted you are considering studying at our beautiful countryside college.

As the highest performing SIX REASONS land-based institution in the south for achievement in agriculture, horticulture and animal care*, we believe we to choose can offer you the best possible start to your dream career.

Brinsbury is home to a passionate BRINSBURY community of students and staff, where you will be inspired to challenge yourself and supported as you strive College to achieve your ambitions.

We’re delighted to report that around 95% of our students rate Brinsbury College is a great place to be a student. There are teaching at the college highly specialised teaching facilities, lots of places to eat and quiet (according to our 2019 Student spots for independent study. And there is an active Student Union Survey). This demonstrates our providing exciting extra-curricular activities. Here are our top commitment to ensuring you reasons why Brinsbury is the place to be... receive the very best education possible. It’s also why we believe we will be a great choice for you.

We hope you will join us for one of our open mornings to look With a career-focused course We prove that who you know It’s easier for you to take around the campus, meet our you’ll gain the technical is just as important as what the next step in your studies staff, chat to current students and professional skills you you know. You’ll benefit with our wide range of and see what we can offer you. need for work, with extra from our relationships with part-time and full-time 1support to help you build on your 3local businesses with exciting work 5Higher Education courses created We look forward to showing English and maths skills too. placements, apprenticeship opportunities in partnership with universities. you around. and training that sets you up for work.

You’ll be taught by lecturers When you’re not studying who are professionals The campus is really easy there are lots of exciting in the industry in which to get to. We offer dedicated things to get involved in you want to work. Many bus routes from Chichester, to make college life more 2run their own businesses alongside Crawley and Shoreham. 6interesting including day trips, trips teaching and so have up-to-date 4We’re also a short journey from abroad, clubs and enrichment activities. experience and lots of contacts. Pulborough Station with regular shuttle buses to the college or students can *According to National Achievement Rate Tables, Shelagh Legrave Sally use our car park, at low daily rates. published by Government. These include all level 1 to 5 qualifications, including A-levels, BTECs, Higher OBE DL Challis-Manning National Diplomas & Certificates and GCSEs. Chief Executive Principal Officer 4 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 5 TRAVELLING TO BRINSBURY

Getting to Brinsbury has never been easier!

Catch the bus Take the train We offer three dedicated bus routes, Brinsbury is easily reached by train, from Chichester, Crawley and Shoreham, via Pulborough Station – just three miles to take you right to the campus’ doorstep. south of the campus. A dedicated bus They’ll help you to reach our stunning shuttle service runs to and from the countryside campus in the cheapest campus at peak-times (term-time only). and easiest way possible. A small fee does apply.

Route 1: From Shoreham Come by car Bus routes map Our Route 1 service starts in Shoreham, Brinsbury is located on the A29 between stopping at Lancing, Worthing Pier, Pulborough and Billingshurst. On-site Broadwater, Findon Valley, Washington parking, with low daily charges, is and Ashington. available, but spaces are in high Crawley demand and not guaranteed. Broadfield Route 2: From Crawley Horsham You’ll need to display a valid pay and Our Route 2 service starts in Crawley, display ticket from the machine or Broadbridge Heath stopping at Broadfield, Horsham, you can buy a pre-paid season ticket Broadbridge Heath, Southwater which must be displayed. and Billingshurst. Billingshurst

Route 3: From Chichester Ashington Our Route 3 service starts in Chichester, Pulborough Washington stopping at North Bersted, Bognor Regis, Felpham, Littlehampton, Wick and Arundel. Arundel Findon Valley *Please note: Parking and travel You’ll find all the latest information about Chichester Broadwater Worthing Pier information is correct at the time of Wick Shoreham our bus services, including schedules, publication but may be subject to change. Felpham Lancing prices and ticket information on our **Please note: Map not to scale, North Bersted website: brinsbury.ac.uk/travel for illustrative purposes only Littlehampton Bognor Regis

6 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 7 STUDENT LIFE

Brinsbury College is set in 570 acres of stunning countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

The campus, near Pulborough, is the Distinguished Dogs ChiSU Student Executive ChiXtra base for all our land-based courses and Our onsite dog grooming service and Course Representatives is home to a working farm, animal care #GetSomeXtra - want to provides expert advice and consultations The Student Executive represent the centre, forge and stables, as well as for your four legged friends, if you want do something extra? large areas of woodland. student body in all college decisions who to treat someone special. meet once a week to discuss and run the Meet new friends and discover Brinsbury’s results are consistently among student union. They represent all students something new outside of your the best in the country for land-based and vote on day to day decisions which course. We run all the social aspects colleges, and there’s lots for you to enjoy. affect students. They assist in running of college from trips to Thorpe Park, As a student, you can enjoy walking through union organised fundraisers, activities paintballing and many more, to parties our attractive and extensive grounds, enjoy and in guiding potential students at and fundraising events. Every week a coffee in Costa or a meal in our Sussex open days. They regularly meet with the there is something going on. Restaurant. There’s also a well-equipped principal and governors of the college too. library and learning resource area, as well We give you opportunities to go as a student union room on site where As a course representative, you are abroad from trips to New York and the key person in your class or course you can relax at lunchtime. ChiSU Disneyland to volunteering in Kenya to give feedback on your course and and San Francisco… there is so As a student at Brinsbury, you can Anything Else? college life to the Student Union. You will much to get involved in so make join ChiSU – ran by students for attend three student conferences over the sure you don’t miss out! The campus offers lots of different services, students. It is really easy to get involved academic year to discuss everything from which are available to students as well in and make your voice heard. There the price of chips to safety. You will also Follow us on: as the public. Brinsbury students also are loads of opportunities to enjoy meet with the curriculum leader for your have access to all the facilities that are days out, trips abroad and a huge area once a term. Facebook - @ChichesterSU based within our Chichester Campus range of activities to take part in. Instagram - @ChiXtraOfficial - including the learning resource centres, Being at college is not just about Twitter - @ChiSUOfficial1 fitness gym, hair salon, beauty salon learning, it’s about testing your limits, and other eateries. experimenting and trying new things. So join us and get involved!

8 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 9 YOUR STUDY facilities

Brinsbury College is set in 570 acres of stunning countryside on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Located near Pulborough, the campus accommodates our land-based courses, and includes a working farm, animal care centre, forge and stables, as well as vast areas of woodland.

Farm Our Animal Centre is also home to a laboratory, commercial dog grooming The campus encompasses 570 acres parlour and a veterinary nursing suite with of beautiful Sussex Weald countryside, operating theatre and consulting room. has its own working farm with dairy and beef cattle, sheep and pigs, and a bespoke farm teaching centre. Our fields, dairy Equine Centre and livestock sheds will be your classroom. Our Equine Centre is a British Horse You’ll also have the opportunity to work Centre approved training and examination with agricultural machinery including centre. It’s made up of indoor stabling, tractors, and with some livestock an indoor arena with training mirrors and enterprises or other related companies. cameras, outdoor all-weather arenas, BSJA jumps, cross-country schooling Animal Centre fences and new laboratory facilities. Our Animal Centre opened in 2013, Accommodation and includes outstanding facilities Forge such as a large teaching collection of Our state-of-the-art forge was refurbished We have many accommodation animals housed in modern, purpose-built in 2017 and combines cutting edge options available if you don’t live nearby, accommodation. Species include tropical technology with traditional tools, including halls of residence at Chichester and arid reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians ensuring our blacksmith and farriery College (our sister college), as well as and exotic mammals. We also have students will be able to learn using a homestay and off-campus accommodation. outdoor animals including donkeys, variety of techniques. It’s home to a range You can email our accommodation team alpacas, sheep, goats and poultry. of facilities, including coke, ceramic chip at [email protected] and gas forges – as well as a welding facility and power hammer.

10 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 11 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME

If you’re 16-19, you’ll follow a study programme to develop you academically, practically and personally.

Your course Work experience Whether you choose A-levels, a T Level All of our students have the opportunity or vocational/technical subject, your to take part in work experience placements. course will be the main focus of your time This will look great on your CV, give at college. Depending on your choice and you an insight into the world of work your GCSE results (or other qualifications), and may help you decide on your future you’ll start at either level 1, 2 or 3. career path - as well as put you in touch with future employers. Love English & Maths Our Progression+ team will help you If you haven’t achieved a grade 4/C or find a placement and guide you through above in English and maths at GCSEs, the process - from applying to helping you will be supported as you work towards you to get the most out of your time. this. We have a dedicated team of tutors and mentors who will work with you, College Life helping to develop your skills and build your confidence. At Brinsbury College, you’ll find plenty of ways to enrich your If you already have grade 4/C, you’ll learning experiences. Check extend your English and maths skills out pages 8-11 to find out about through in-class activities. our student union, enrichment opportunities and facilities.

12 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 13 PREPARING YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE

From the moment you start college, we start preparing you for your next steps. It’s your future, and we want to ensure you have the opportunity to make the most of it - starting with a career that matches your ambition.

That’s why our Progression+ team are Our expert team will also offer you here. They’ll give you professional careers support and guidance when the time advice as well as tools to help put you in comes for you to start your UCAS or the driving seat. From one-to-one meetings job applications. We’ll help you with job to group workshops, we’ll give you access searches, CV writing, interview techniques to up-to-date careers information and the as well as give you information about Career Coach support you need to progress. self-employment and personal branding. Use Career Coach - an online resource - to assess your skills and see how you We provide access to careers and higher Progression+ match up with a potential career, build Speak to us education fairs, as well as arrange talks, your CV and research career information. Our aim is to support you in making choices visits and guest speakers - all demonstrating You’ll even find relevant courses and jobs You’ll find us in our Progression+ that will suit your interests and abilities. the choices available to you as well as to help reach your career goals. Centre, where you can pop in and see We’ll equip you with the personal and deliver workshops that will help you to the team. Alternatively, you can call employability development that you need to develop the life skills which will prepare Visit our website - brinsbury.ac.uk - and or contact us online. make the most of your future opportunities. you for future work or study. search ‘Career Coach’ to find out more. Phone: 01243 786321 ext 2539 We know you are an individual, which is The future’s in your hands, but Email: [email protected] why we’ll give you impartial advice and we can help you get started. guidance on courses, employment, work experience, apprenticeships and higher education opportunities. We’ll help you make the right choice for you.

The college was awarded the matrix status in 2016 for the high quality of careers support and advice

14 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 15 SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH YOUR STUDIES

We want you to succeed and to get as much as possible out of your time with us, which is why we have a number of services - all designed to help you reach your full potential.

Student tutors Our ACES Programme Our student tutors are here to support you Our unique ACES (Attitude, Choices, throughout your time at college, and will Employability and Skills) programme play a key role in your study programme. has been developed to cultivate your Every student, aged 16-19, has a student development and will be tailored tutor and you will meet with them regularly. to you, as an individual.

Through personal one-to-one discussions, Delivered by our student tutors tutors can monitor your progress, track through a series of interactive workshops, your achievements, support attendance it will guide you through your college and set targets which will ensure you journey as well as inspire and inform achieve your goals. your future. It will cover a range of topical discussions, including We know there are many factors that environmental issues, relationships, can affect you during your time at college. respect and tolerance, personal Our student tutors will work with you and wellbeing and social media. They help you through the challenges which will also work with you to cement may impact on your journey. They will your professional development. offer intensive support to students who are identified as being ‘at risk’ of not Our mission is to prepare and achieving their qualification. This is tailored inspire you to be a global citizen, support, which seeks to remove barriers curious about your world and you may face with the aim to help you ready to embrace your future. get back on track to completing your course successfully.

If you are aged 19 or over, you will be offered support and access to student tutoring.

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Additional Support Team ASC Provision Our Additional Support Team can help you Social and communication skills are and your lecturers tailor support to meet an essential part of everyday living your specific needs, including providing and we have qualified and experienced in-class or out-of-class support for literacy, lecturers on hand to teach social and numeracy and study skills, as well as communication skills in structured individual and group support to develop sessions and workshops. social communication skills. Supporting You Specialist support is available for students who have dyslexia and other learning We know that some students will require difficulties and we offer a range of adaptive special arrangements when taking equipment and software for students with exams and support can be provided, post hearing and visual impairments. Facilities assessment, in accordance with awarding such as ramps, hoists, lifts and specialised bodies’ guidelines. Dependent upon assessment results, scribes and readers toilets are available. In addition we have Childcare Counselling accessible parking and wheelchair access may be supplied and assistive equipment where appropriate and, if this is not may be borrowed. At the campus we have our First Steps Students experiencing emotional or available, we will seek to re-locate classes. nursery, which is a commercial nursery, personal problems, or who are distressed Student Welfare open to all. Charges are competitive and and have no-one to talk to, are able to We encourage any potential students bursary support is often available to help access our counselling team for totally The physical and mental wellbeing of all to discuss their requirements with our with childcare costs. confidential support and advice. These Additional Support Team. You are our students is extremely important to us, professional services are available for free. very welcome to visit the college, so we provide a number of support services. For more information about First Steps, You can contact the team on 01243 781424. visit firststepschildcare.co.uk. meet with staff and view our facilities. A nurse is available at Brinsbury VIP Breakfast Club For more information, please contact campus. You can contact them at If you need financial support with childcare, 01243 786321. [email protected] please contact our Student Funds team. Designed for those who don’t have the or by calling 07825 937018. opportunity to have a healthy breakfast We also have drop-in services including at home, students can grab a quick, Mental Health Team, Substance Misuse, tasty and nutritious breakfast to set MIND and NHS Health Checks, as well them up for the day ahead. as a large network of trained first-aiders.

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If you’re 16-18 Advanced Learner Loan We're here to help you get the financial support you If you’re a home student1 and are under If you’re thinking of progressing onto need. The Student Finance Team can provide you advice 18 at the beginning of your course, you a full-time course and are aged over on grants that are available. won’t have to pay tuition or exam fees for 19 you may qualify for this loan. most courses. You will have to pay exams fees if you need to resit an exam. To be eligible you must: Chichester College Learning If you are aged 16 to 18 and are ›› Be aged 19 or over at the start currently in care, just leaving care, You may need to pay for course equipment of your course Support Grant & Bursary and materials. You will be told about receive Income Support or Universal Be a UK resident This is our bursaries scheme for 16 to this at interview. ›› Credit, or receive ESA (employment ›› Be applying to study on a course 18 year olds. This grant is funded by support allowance) or Universal Credit 2 the Education Funding Agency and If you’re over 19 which is Level 3 or above and PIP (Personal Independence Payments), administered by the college. you may be eligible for the Guaranteed You may be eligible to receive financial help International Students This grant could provide you with: Bursary via the Learning Support Grant. with course fees. If you don’t hold a Level 2 qualification (eg five GCSE at grades 9/A International students should contact ›› Access to free or subsidised travel Financial help is also available to 4/C) or a Level 3 qualification (eg two our International Department for fee ›› Free or subsidised equipment, for students aged 19 or over. A-levels) and are under 23 years old, you information on +44 (0)1243 536294. books or resources may be able to get a substantial reduction ›› Free or subsidised childcare To find out more, call our Student Finance in your fees. Refunds ›› Free UCAS admin fees Team on 01243 786321 ext 2119 or 2325 or visit www.chichester.ac.uk/college-life/ Also, if you select a course leading to a For courses lasting longer than one term: ›› Free college meals financial-support basic skill qualification (English or maths) If you choose to leave your course within ›› Contribution towards enrichment there will be no tuition fees to pay. one month of it starting and the course is activities linked to your course longer than a term, a refund may be made You may also be able to claim for free or of fees paid, minus an administration charge discounted courses at Entry Level and Level and any payments made to examining or 1 if you are aiming for a full Level 2 course, other bodies which cannot be reclaimed. do not already hold a qualification at this level and are under 23 years old. For courses lasting one term or less: If you booked on a short course and cancel at least 10 working days before the course date, you will receive a refund of 80% of the course fee. If you cancel 1Home students are people who have already lived in the UK or EEA for a minimum of three less than 10 days before the start of the years for reasons other than education. course, or leave the course after it has 2Defined by the government as a maximum of 3 started, no refund will be given. A-levels; an access to HE course; Level 3 and/or Level 4 certificates or diplomas; an advanced If a course is cancelled by us, you’ll or higher apprenticeship. receive a full refund of fees paid.

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CHICHESTER Brighton COLLEGE GROUP Portsmouth

By choosing to study at Brinsbury College, you become part of something bigger. CHICHESTER CRAWLEY WORTHING COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE Brinsbury College is proud to be part of the Chichester College Group, a family Chichester College covers a diverse Based in the centre of Crawley, just a Worthing College offers a fantastic of West Sussex colleges - Chichester, range of academic and vocational few minutes’ walk from the train station, range of A-level and vocational Crawley, Brinsbury and Worthing. And subjects. It is home to excellent the campus offers a wide range of full courses - and can boast superb in 2020, we will be opening the new facilities, including state-of-the-art and part-time courses across a variety achievement, with 99.1% A-level Haywards Heath College. kitchens, Lee Stafford hair salon, of subjects. pass rate in 2019. As the largest college group in Sussex, dedicated construction workshops and the Riverside Theatre. It is home to some of the best facilities The college is set in a beautiful we educate more than 20,000 students in the region for studying IT, creative 18-acre parkland campus each year. And you can be assured you will The college has consistently high media and engineering. The ATC with fantastic facilities and always be at the centre of everything we achievement rates, including a 99.5% (Advanced Technology Centre) state-of-the-art classrooms. do. This is reflected in our results, which A-level pass rate. It was also rated provides students, apprentices and include a 99.5% pass rate for A-levels at ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2014. businesses with the opportunity to It has an extremely successful sports Chichester College and a 99.1% pass rate engage with the latest technology - programme, with floodlit netball and for Worthing College in 2019. Our group enhancing the skills of the current and tennis courts and a rugby pitch as achievement rate for 16-18 classroom-based future workforce! well as a well-equipped fitness gym. learning was the best in Sussex in 2017/18*. Crawley College continues to lead The Chichester College Group is growing the way in these subjects, recently and moving towards an exciting future securing funding to build a new – and we hope you join us on that journey. £3million STEM centre.

*According to National Achievement Rate Tables, published by Government. These include all level 1 to 5 qualifications, including A-levels, BTECs, Higher National Diplomas & Certificates and GCSEs. chichester.ac.uk crawley.ac.uk worthing.ac.uk

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haywardsheath.ac.uk HAYWARDS HEATH COLLEGE

We are delighted to be opening our new Haywards Heath College in September 2020.

The college will offer Mid Sussex students the opportunity to study a fantastic range of A-levels and vocational courses in a modern, purpose-built facility.

At Haywards Heath College, you will have access to the highest quality teaching, learning and support, meeting your individual needs in a college driven by its mission, values and a passionate community of staff.

At the same time, you will have access to an enriching experience to extend your learning in and out of the classroom through engagement in a broad mix of opportunities as part of your student life.

From the moment you walk on to our campus, we will provide you with the freedom, tools and support to develop and grow. You’ll be part of a modern, vibrant and connected community where everyone is supported, cared for and guided through your programme of study.

24 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 25 We are excited to have been chosen as one of the first college groups nationally to offer brand new T Level qualifications from September 2020.

The first T Level qualifications offered at our Digital Production, Design and Development sister colleges, Chichester and Crawley, are: You’ll learn about the value of digital Construction (Design Surveying technology and gain an understanding of & Planning) customer and commercial needs. You'll also Digital (Software, Applications cover the ethical and moral issues raised Design and Development) by the increasing reliance on technology and its impact on culture, autonomous THE NEXT LEVEL Education & Childcare operations and addiction. QUALIFICATION WHAT ARE T LEVELS? Education & Childcare THAT’S BUILT T Levels are new two-year technical qualifications, which have been designed You’ll gain knowledge and skills required BY BUSINESSES with employers to give you skills that to build a career in the education sector are needed by industry. by providing an overview of childcare and education from birth to adulthood. It focuses They will give you real experience of the on child development, including language, workplace by combining classroom study, social interaction, wellbeing and significant practical learning and a three month events during the different stages of a industry placement. child’s education.

As they have been developed in Entry requirements collaboration with employers and businesses, you can be assured they To be accepted onto a T Level, you will give you the knowledge and skills should have five GCSEs at grade that will prepare you for work. 9/A*-4/C, including English and maths.

T Levels will provide the skills, knowledge TRANSITION COURSE and experience that will help you get a foot in the door to your career. We know that not everyone who would like to start a T Level is ready at age 16, so we have transition courses to help you get to Design, Surveying where you need to be to start your T Level. & Planning (Construction) Get essential knowledge, understanding WHAT NEXT? and skills for a career in the construction When you complete your T Level, you’ll sector. You’ll study built environment design have lots of opportunities including: processes from conception to completion and gain an understanding of supply chain Employment in a skilled occupation integration, project management and Higher or degree level apprenticeships procurement. Higher level study, including university

FIND OUT MORE If you have any questions, get in touch. You can email us at [email protected] or call 01243 786321.

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Start your career with an apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you to earn money, gain real work experience and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

Key facts 92% of We offer It’s a real job apprentices apprenticeships You will be treated just like a regular said their employee of the company with a contract in a wide variety of employment, salary and employee apprenticeship of areas, such as: benefits such as holiday and sick leave. had a positive There’s no age limit impact on Land Based Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible to their career Level 2 Level 3 become an apprentice, whether you are (GOV.UK 2017) employed, unemployed or leaving school. Agriculture

You can choose from a wide Equine range of apprenticeships 90% of There are different types and levels apprentices Horticulture of apprenticeships for you to choose from, so you can be sure you’re heading go into work towards the right career path for you. or further Construction To apply for an apprenticeship or training after Level 2 Level 3 to find out more information please contact our apprenticeship team completing Furniture Making by calling 01243 812948 or emailing their [email protected]. apprenticeship Furniture Manufacturer - Upholstery You can also check out our website Furniture Manufacturer - Wood Machinist at brinsbury.ac.uk/apprenticeships (GOV.UK 2017) and follow us on @Brinsbury Painting and Decorating for the latest news and vacancies.

28 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 29 Take a look at our courses…

HNC Higher National Certificate

A HNC is an equivalent qualification to the first year of a degree.

Aeronautical Engineering Hospitality & Events Building Services International Hospitality & Tourism Construction Management Performing Arts – Acting Electrical & Electronic Engineering Performing Arts – Musical Theatre Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Horticulture Management Mechanical Engineering

HND Higher National Diploma

A HND is an equivalent qualification to the second year of a degree.

Aeronautical Engineering Digital Arts, Animation & Illustration Animal Management (Animal) Electrical & Electronic Engineering Animal Management (Equine) Engineering Applied Biosciences Hair & Make-up Management Beauty Therapy Management Hospitality & Events Business International Hospitality & Tourism Computer Design & Security Manufacturing Engineering Computing (Security) Mechanical Engineering Creative Media Production Multimedia & Journalism Creative Sound Design Professional Session Musician for Film & Gaming Sport, Fitness, Health & Exercise

Fd Foundation Degree Top-up Degrees A vocational qualification with a blend of A final year that will turn your HND academic study and work based learning, or foundation degree into a full equivalent to two years of a degree. honours degree. A university level qualification Automotive* BA (Hons) Bachelor of Arts can make a huge difference to your Business & Management career prospects. So whether you’re at Dance Teaching in the Private Sector Business the start of your journey, looking to Early Years Creative Media Technologies* progress in your career or want to change Learning Support Early Childhood direction you will find what you’re looking for at or Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, and Worthing campuses, part of the Chichester PGCE Teaching Certificate BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science College Group (CCG). Access a variety of These are nationally recognised higher education courses and receive qualifications for teachers and trainers. Animal Behaviour & Welfare* outstanding support from our highly Computing experienced lecturers. Certificate in Education in Further Education & Training Post Graduate Certificate in Further Education & Training *Subject to validation

30 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 31 Your route through Access to higher education… Higher Education…

Access courses are designed for Graduation | Employment | Professional Course | Postgraduate Course adults who wish to enter higher education courses but don’t have the necessary qualifications. Access to Higher Education (Hons) Top-up BA Bachelor of Arts Degree & Higher This is the perfect opportunity Degree (Hons) Apprenticeship BSc Bachelor of Science to gain a full level 3 qualification to Animal Management

1 year A final year that will turn your HND or foundation A package of Business & Management 3rd year 3rd enable you to study at university degree into a full honours degree work and study, level to further your career. Computing where you will gain a university Criminology & Forensic Studies level qualification Engineering HND Higher National Diploma 2 years and hands-on experience while Health & Health Sciences A vocational qualification, Foundation you earn. Depending Healthcare Professions equivalent to the second year Degree on your employer of a degree. Highly regarded by Humanities 2 years

2nd year they may take employers and can lead straight A vocational between 3-6 years Nursing & Healthcare Professions to employment or further study qualification with a blend Science Pathways (Biomedical, of academic Ecology & Environment, Medicine) HNC Higher National Certificate study and Sport Science work based A vocational qualification, learning, Teacher Education

1 year equivalent to the first year of equivalent to a degree. Highly regarded by two years of 1st year 1st employers and can lead straight a degree to employment or further study

A-level, T Level, BTEC or Diploma Access to Higher Education Two year formal qualifications A one year course designed to designed to prepare you for further prepare adults to study at university 1 year 2 years study or employment level that do not have formal qualifications required Just like university, you will celebrate GCSE your achievements at our annual graduation ceremony… it’s your time to shine!

Visit us to get started: brinsbury.ac.uk/ chichester.ac.uk/ crawley.ac.uk/ worthing.ac.uk

32 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 33 Once you’ve got an idea of what and how you’d like to study, the next step is to decide on the level. This guide shows you the right what level of study programme you can take, what qualifications you’ll gain and what results you’d generally need to be accepted. The specific entry requirements for each course can be found choice on their individual course pages.

Level What you can study What results you generally Next steps need to be accepted

No formal qualifications required Courses that build your independence, improve Entry - acceptance onto the course Level 1 basic skills and include vocational options ›› level is by interview Key Skills Level 1, NVQ Level 1, Skills for Life Level 1, Some courses may require GCSE ›› Level 2 foundation diploma, BTEC award, Certificate and maths or English Grade 1/G or above Level 1 Diploma level 1, Functional Skills Level 1 ›› Intermediate Apprenticeship

Key Skills Level 2, NVQ Level 2, Skills for Life Relevant Level 1 Qualification, GCSE ›› Level 3 Level 2, higher diploma, BTEC Level 2 award, maths and English grade 3/D or above, ›› Advanced Apprenticeship Level 2 Certificate and Diploma, Functional Skills Level 2, some courses require a GCSE in relevant Apprenticeship (intermediate) subject at grade 3/D or above ›› Full Time Employment ›› Levels 4 & 5 Relevant Level 2 qualification or ›› Higher Apprenticeship Practical vocational, Key Skills Level 3, 5 GCSE grades 4/C or above) including NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship (advanced) maths & English. Science is also ›› Degree level course at university or at college, required for some on one of our Higher Education courses ›› Full Time Employment Levels 4 & 5 Relevant Level 2 qualification at merit ›› grade, 5 GCSE grades Grade 4/C or ›› Higher Apprenticeship Academic vocational, Advanced Diploma, above including English. Maths and BTEC Level 3 award, Certificate and Diploma ›› Degree level course at university or at college, Level 3 a GCSE in a relevant subject may on one of our Higher Education courses be required for some ›› Full Time Employment ›› Levels 4 & 5 GCSE maths and English language ›› Higher Apprenticeship grade 4/C or above. GCSE science Access to HE – a range of pre-university level courses at grade C/4 are required in order ›› Degree level course at university or at college, to study certain subjects on one of our Higher Education courses ›› Full Time Employment Relevant Level 3 qualification or ›› Level 5 HNC (equivalent to the first year of a A-levels in related subjects. You may be ›› HND/Foundation Degree Bachelor’s degree); NVQ Level 4, BTEC Level 4 required some relevant work experience Level 4 Professional Award, Higher Apprenticeship for apprenticeships. Specific entry ›› Higher Apprenticeship requirements will vary across courses ›› Full Time Employment Relevant Level 4 qualification or second year progression from the related level 4 ›› Level 6 HND (equivalent to the second year of course. You may need some relevant ›› Top up degree Level 5 a Bachelor’s degree), foundation degree work experience, but specific entry ›› Full Time Employment requirements will vary across courses Relevant Level 5 qualification or prior Top up degrees (equivalent to the learning/experience in a related area, ›› Masters Degree Level 6/7 final year of a Bachelor’s degree) but specific entry requirements will ›› Full Time Employment vary across courses

34 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 35 ON COURSE FOR LIFE

Your next steps…

›› Read on to find out more about our courses Our Open Events ›› Visit one of our Open Events where you’ll get to meet the tutors, tour the college and discuss your study options ›› Saturday 19 October 2019 ›› Apply online at brinsbury.ac.uk/apply or complete 10.00am-1.00pm the application form on page 71 ›› Once we receive your application form we ›› Saturday 14 March 2020 will be in touch to invite you in for an interview 10.00am-1.00pm ›› If you have any queries just give us a call on 01243 786321 or email [email protected]

36 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 37 “Choosing Brinsbury was the best decision of my life. Working on the college farm, and subsequently getting my first farm job while at college, helped me to see more of the industry.”

Barney Tremaine, Farms Manager AGRICU LTU RE at Clinton Devon Farms Partnership The path Cultivate a career in a multi-billion pound industry. Our fields, commercial dairy and livestock sheds will to your be your classrooms, as you learn about all aspects success of farming in the modern world. Agricultural Inspector The agricultural industry is a vital part of the UK economy, with British farms Study routes Farm Manager producing more than 60% of the food eaten in the UK – and you could be a Farm Secretary part of this exciting and varied sector. Level 1 Livestock Manager Milking Success By choosing to study agriculture, you’ll Agriculture Machine Operator be able to learn about the science, Our farm is home to an award-winning art and business of cultivating crops, Level 2 dairy herd and rare pigs, winning dozens of awards at shows across the Nutritionist raising livestock, operating machinery Agriculture and managing a farm. You’ll enjoy country, including Dairy Champion Rural Surveyor at the 2019 South of England Show! practical, hands-on experience on our Level 3 working farm, which will be supported Working on farms abroad by learning in our teaching centre Agriculture with our experienced staff - helping you develop the skills you’ll need for a career that goes beyond the farm gates.

38 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 39 APPRENTICESHIPS Agriculture AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Agriculture

Agriculture

Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Level 3 Level 1 LEAP Diploma Level 2 City & Guilds City & Guilds Advanced Technical Certificate Technical Diploma AGR099BF1A AGR104BF1A AGR102BF1A About the course This course is a practical About the course About the course introduction into the This course is ideal for you if This is a broad ranging agriculture industry and, with you are new to agriculture or course in agriculture for the support of our inspiring have some basic knowledge. people looking for a career lecturers and outstanding Studying at Brinsbury offers in this vitally important support network, gives you you the opportunity to learn industry. This course will give the opportunity to specialise in a stunning environment you a solid understanding as your interests and skills as you develop your skills of the agricultural industry develop. Your knowledge is and knowledge of livestock, and allow you to progress enhanced through working machinery and estate work, to study at universities such alongside a range of livestock all using our college farm. as Harper Adams and The on our working farm. Royal Agricultural College, Where next Cirencester or go into Where next Successful completion of this work. The course provides This course can lead onto the course can lead onto a Level outstanding knowledge and City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma 3 qualification or employment experiences of agricultural in Agriculture or other related within the landbased sector. theories and practices, all study areas within the college. taught on the college farm. Entry requirements Entry requirements Where next You will need to have one No previous formal GCSE in either maths, English The diversity of UK agriculture qualifications are needed or science at grade 3/D or offers up a wide range of but we will interview you to above or have completed a career options, including farm check your suitability for the level 1 course. In addition to management, running units course. We will also assess your qualification, you will also on agricultural enterprise, your English and maths. You need to be well motivated and advisory roles, contract work must have a keen interest committed to working on and opportunities to progress in working with livestock. a real working farm. into higher education. Entry requirements Five GCSEs including maths and English at grade 4/C or above.

40 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 41 “I knew Brinsbury was right for me after visiting for an open day. The staff were very friendly and willing to help if I needed it.”

Julie Wilkinson, ANIMAL Zookeeper at Drusillas Park CARE Saving Sea Turtles in Costa Rica The path You’ll get closer to nature in our dedicated Animal Care centre. Our animal care students have the opportunity to travel the globe, learning to your Studying animal management courses at Brinsbury will give you the about conservation in different countries. chance to learn about different species and their care and welfare. Last November around 20 of our animal success care students headed off to Costa Rica where they spent 10 days working with AVSO, as part of a sea turtle Animal Nutritionist You’ll work with a huge variety of animals, conservation project in Montezuma. housed in our modern, purpose-built Study routes Animal Rescue facility. From reptiles and amphibians They made nightly patrols with AVSO Centre Worker to rodents and rabbits – as well as staff, collecting newly laid eggs and alpacas, llamas, goats and poultry Levels 1 & 2 Level 6 carefully moving them to specially Pet Shop Sales Advisor constructed nurseries. These protected – you’ll be able to study and explore Animal Care Animal Behaviour a whole host of animal behaviours. the turtle nests from predators and Veterinary Nurse and Welfare destruction. Students also helped Careers in this field are diverse and you Levels 3 & 5 liberate newly hatched turtles Wildlife Conservation have the opportunity to work in many Animal to help them reach the sea! Officer different fields, both in the UK and abroad. Management That’s why our courses are designed Wildlife Crime Officer to teach you a variety of transferable Zookeeper skills to help you achieve your ambitions – from veterinary nurse to zookeeper.

42 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 43 APPRENTICESHIPS Animal Care AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Animal Care Animal Animal Care

Land based Studies Animal Care Level 2 (Animal Care) Level 1 Technical Certificate City & Guilds Diploma ANC113BF1A ANC077BF1A About the course About the course This course is ideal if you are The aim of the qualification is new to animal care or have to provide a sound knowledge some basic knowledge. You and skills base which will will develop your skills and allow progression onto further knowledge of a large variety learning or qualifications, of animals through studying or into employment a range of subjects, all taught opportunities. The course using our new animal care content covers health & facilities. This course will allow safety, health-checking, you to start working in a pet personal progress, industry shop, animal shelter or kennel experience, cleaning and or will prepare you for further maintaining accommodation training at Level 3. Studying at and other key vocational skills. our Brinsbury campus offers you the opportunity to learn in Where next a stunning, rural environment. Typically, completing Where next students enrol onto Level 2 qualifications, but employment You can progress onto within the industry is possible, Level 3 courses in animal depending on experience, management or choose to personality and work ethic. take your qualification into the industry, such as working Entry requirements at kennels, pet shops and rescue centres. An interest in animals and willingness to learn more Entry requirements about them. You will need to have one GCSE in either maths or English at grade 4/C. In addition to your qualifications, you will also need to be well-motivated, committed to the care of animals and willing to gain relevant work experience.

44 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 45 APPRENTICESHIPS Animal Care AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Animal Care Animal Animal Management

Animal Management Animal Management Animal Management Animal Management Animal Behaviour and Level 3 Advanced Level 3 Diploma Year 2 Level 3 Access to (Animal) Level 5 Welfare Level 6 BSc (Hons) Technical Diploma (Year 1) and Extended Advanced Higher Education Higher National Diploma Top-up Degree* Technical Diploma (Year 2) ANC114BF1A ANC120BF1A ANC127BF1A ANC128BF1A ANC123BF1A UCAS code: 003D UCAS code: ABSC About the course About the course About the course This is an advanced course Access to HE Diplomas are About the course About the course for school leavers or mature This is the second year intensive 1-year courses If you are wishing to prepare This is designed for you if students who want to retrain in of the Level 3 Advanced designed to get you into for a career in the animal you have a keen interest in the animal care industry. This Technical Diploma and is a higher education. This course management, welfare sector the behaviour of domestic course allows you to improve course for school leavers or will seek to develop you as or progress onto the final year and wild animals and have your animal experience and mature students who want an independent, confident of an honours degree then this a passion for improving the confidence through practical to retrain in the animal care individual and will look to course is for you. This course welfare of animals within work with our range of reptiles, industry. This course allows give you skills that cover all takes advantage of small your care. We’ll equip you mammals, birds and paddock you to improve your animal of academic university life. class sizes to offer excellent with the specialist knowledge animals in our animal centre experience and confidence This course can lead to a practical opportunities with and skills needed to enter facilities. It also helps to through practical work wide range of HND or degree a variety of species in our the animal industry in a develop your academic skills with our range of reptiles, courses such as animal animal centre. You will learn wide and diverse range of in order to progress onto mammals, birds and paddock management, conservation, the skills you need to enter specialist areas from trainers university or into the workplace. animals in our new animal welfare or animal behaviour. areas such as zoo keeping and behaviourists to welfare centre facilities. It also helps or to specialise further analysts and lecturers. You Where next to develop your academic Where next on a related top up degree. will extend your knowledge skills in order to progress Employment as an animal Successful completion of this and skills in cognition and onto university or into the welfare assistant in kennels, course will allow you to study Where next training along with ethics and catteries or other animal workplace. a HNC, HND and degree This course qualifies law related to animal welfare. shelters or progression to pathways at the college or you for employment the second year, which will Where next university. The courses are in the animal management Where next prepare you for higher level Employment opportunities focused to help progression and welfare sector. Employment within the animal study or employment. include zoo keeper, animal on your chosen career path. Employment opportunities management and welfare welfare inspector, animal exist within industries such sector, such as zoological Entry requirements welfare assistant, animal Entry requirements as zoological parks, animal parks, animal charity behaviourist. The course You will need 5 GCSEs at All learners must be 19+ on charity organisations, organisations, government can lead on to progression grade 4/C or above (two must the 1st September and must government agencies agencies and regulatory to a higher level of study. be English and science) or a have a GCSE grade C (grade and regulatory bodies. bodies. Alternatively, you relevant level 2 qualification 4 or above) in maths, English could continue your studies Entry requirements at merit level with GCSE language and science. You Entry requirements at Masters level. maths or English at grade 4 or You will need to pass the first must also attend an interview You will need to have a above. Some experience with year of the Level 3 Advanced to be offered a place. combination of A-levels Entry requirements animals. Mature applicants Technical Diploma in Animal (including a science discipline), Completion of a Level 5 with animal related work Management and meet any or BTEC Level 3 Extended qualification at Merit or experience will be considered. other targets set by your Diplomas at Merit or equivalent equivalent in a related subject study programme leader. qualifications. GCSE including GCSE maths and mathematics and English English at 4/C or above. language at grade 4/C. *Subject to validation.

46 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 47 “If you’ve got good teaching, you’ve got a good facility – we see that in Patrick, one of my team who studied at Brinsbury. We see the benefits in him of having college training, his methodical learning shows in his development with us.”

Peter Clutterbuck, BLACKSMITHING Designer Blacksmith

Discover the age old tradition of blacksmithing. You’ll master the art of blacksmithing and farriery in our state-of-the-art forge. The path Brinsbury is one of only a handful of colleges in the country to offer courses in these important crafts. to your Forging Ahead success Opportunities to work as a professional Brinsbury celebrated the opening of the new blacksmith or farrier are incredibly Study routes forge in March 2018. Following a significant diverse – and at Brinsbury you’ll be investment, the workshop was rebuilt and a Artistic Blacksmith able to study in a modern environment, range of new equipment installed, ensuring which combines cutting edge Level 1 Levels 1 & 2 you’ll be able to learn using a variety of Blacksmith technology with traditional tools. Forging Heritage techniques and gain experience working Farrier with coke, ceramic chip and gas forges. You’ll receive professional training, and Traditional Heritage and covering all aspects of these specialisms. Level 2 Blacksmithing The forge was opened by Kevin Willard Crafts Blacksmiths will be involved with designing Farriery FWCF, former President of the British Restoration Worker and making of metal works, which will Association of Farriers and Blacksmiths. inspire your creativity. Our farriers Level 3 He said: “There is a great tradition Sheet Metalworker specialise in horse hoof care, giving you Blacksmithing of farriery and blacksmithing in this Welder an in-depth knowledge of equine anatomy and Metalworking country, and it is encouraging to see as well as developing the necessary Brinsbury looking to the future while forging skills to make and fit shoes. also preserving the tradition.”

48 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 49 APPRENTICESHIPS Blacksmithing AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Blacksmithing Blacksmithing

Access to Forging Heritage and Traditional Heritage and Traditional Access to Farriery Blacksmithing and Level 1 Award Blacksmithing Crafts Blacksmithing Crafts Level 2 Certificate Metalworking Level 3 Level 1 Award Level 2 Certificate Subsidiary Diploma MNT108BF1A MNT095BF1A MNT234BF1A MNT274BF1A MNT095BF1A About the course About the course This course is designed to About the course About the course This course is designed About the course provide you the foundation You will spend time in This course is designed for students who wish This course has been skills required to work in the forge learning basic to provide the foundation to undertake a farriery designed for those the Blacksmithing industry. blacksmithing skills such skills required to work in apprenticeship but do interested in further This course also supports as drawing down, tapering, the blacksmithing industry. not have the necessary developing the heritage, development of the skills upsetting, tool making, The course also supports qualifications to progress design and artisitic aspects required to progress onto the heat treatment and joining development of the skills onto an apprenticeship of blacksmithing. Students Access to Farriery Course. techniques. You will also learn required to progress onto course. This is not only a will work mainly on one You will have time in the forge a range of workshop skills further related qualifications useful skill development piece that incorporates to gain the practical skills to including drilling, cutting and at the college. qualification, but it is also the most commonly achieve an NVQ Level 1 and filing and joining techniques. a suitable progression for used blacksmithing skills. NCFE qualifications. You will The practical skills that you Where next students wishing to continue Students will be encouraged also learn basic engineering blacksmithing at a higher gain in the workshops will be On completion of this to work autonomously skills in the workshop. level. You will work to gain underpinned in the classroom. course you can go on to with guidance. your NPTC Forgework and do either our Access to Where next NVQ Level 2 qualifications Where next Farriery Level 2 course or Where next together with English On completion of this course On completion of this course further specialist training in The aim of this course is to and maths. you can move on to either you can go on to do an the area of blacksmithing/ provide you with a range of the Access to Farriery Level Access to Farriery Level 2 engineering on our NCFE skills that will move you into Where next 2 or Artistic Blacksmithing course, further specialist Level 3 qualification. either employment or self Level 2/3 course. training in the area of You may be eligible to employment. However, the blacksmithing/engineering: Entry requirements progress onto a farriery course can also lead to Entry requirements apprenticeship with one of the NCFE Level 2, NCFE Level 3 This course has been you studying blacksmithing three national colleges. You This course is for students or have a career opportunity made available for at university level. will also have to find your own wishing to gain experience in the blacksmithing or students wishing to gain approved training farriery. in forging or wanting to engineering industry. experience in blacksmithing Entry requirements work towards entrance or wanting to work towards Ideally you would need Entry requirements to the Access to Farriery Entry requirements employment in the industry. to have completed the qualification. Level of entry Candidates will be interviewed Your level of entry will be You will have completed the Level 2 heritage or farriery will be judged at interview to assess their suitability judged at interview stage Access to Forging or Artistic qualification. If you have other stage on experience and the for the course and will sit on experience and the Blacksmithing Course, have equivalent qualifications, results of an aptitude test. an aptitude test on the day results of an aptitude test. achieved Functional Skills in these can be discussed of the interview. maths and English at Level 1 with the course tutor. or gained a GCSE Grade 4/D and above in maths and English. Successful completion of an aptitude test and an interview with the course tutor are also required.

50 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 51 “Studying at Brinsbury and working with the variety of horses here gave me the confidence and qualifications I needed to get the job I wanted.”

Laura Lee, Groom at EQUINE Monnington Equestrian The path Take the reins at our BHS approved training centre - the equine industry is expanding rapidly, which means you’ll have lots of to your opportunities to pursue a career in a field you’re passionate about. success

Competition Groom And if you want to work with horses, our equine courses will provide you Study routes Equine Nutritionist with vital skills and qualifications. Equine Physiotherapist All of our courses are practical in nature, Level 1 Brinsbury Students Gallop to Glory giving you hands-on experience working in Brinsbury College came out on top in the Public Services - Mounted our Equine Centre, which is an established Equine 2019 inter-college equine competition. Police or British Army British Horse Society (BHS) approved training and examination centre. Level 2 Our team of students excelled across Riding Holiday Leader the board by celebrating wins in every You’ll cover a range of topics, from learning Equine Care discipline, including dressage and show Riding Instructor the basics in horse care to gaining an jumping, and ended a successful day in-depth knowledge of horse and yard Level 3 in the saddle with first place in the Saddler management and equine physiology. You’ll Equine general knowledge quiz. Yard Manager also be able to enjoy riding out in the Management beautiful South Downs countryside as well as train in our indoor and outdoor arenas. Level 5 Animal Management (Equine)

52 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 53 APPRENTICESHIPS Equine AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Equine

Equine

Equine Level 1 Diploma Equine Care Level 2 Equine Management Animal Management Technical Certificate Level 3 Advanced (Equine) Level 5 Higher EQU093BF1A Technical Diploma National Diploma EQU100BF1A About the course EQU095BF1A EQU103BF1A About the course This course is mainly UCAS code: 4683 practical, with lots of An unmissable opportunity to About the course opportunities for hands-on explore and develop a wide An excellent opportunity to About the course experience. The units taught range of equine subjects. explore and develop a wide will help with learning skills in The course offers different range of equine subjects, You’ll study a unique range of horse care. There is also an activities including related offering different activities modules chosen to give you opportunity to visit specialist visits, guest speakers including related visits, guest an unrivalled understanding of equine facilities, as well and demonstrations. The speakers and demonstrations. the equine health and disease as developing your own achievement of this course The enrichment, along with management together with the equine project. will open up opportunities the variety of units, helps managerial skills necessary to to Level 3 and a range of to prepare students for succeed in business. During Where next employment. The enrichment, employment within the equine year one, you will complete industry or higher education. a Level 4 Higher National On successful completion of along with the variety of units, Students are also offered Certificate and then you can this course there is potential helps to prepare students for guidance to train and progress on to the second to progress to a higher level employment within the equine take BHS exams as year Level 5 Higher National of training, coaching, riding, industry. Students are also Brinsbury Equine Centre Diploma to fully complete yard work and alternative offered guidance to train is an approved BHS ‘where your qualification. therapies etc. and take BHS exams as Brinsbury Equine Centre to train’ and exam centre. Where next Entry requirements is an approved BHS ‘where to train’ and exam centre. Where next You could enter employment No previous qualifications are The successful completion in the industry or can be needed, just a keen interest in Where next of this course can lead to topped up with one year’s horses with some experience progression on to the Extended study at university. Options of handling them. This course can lead to a range of options from working Advanced Technical Diploma include BSc Equine Science, as a groom to progression to in Equine Management (year 2) BSc Equine Management, BSc a Level 3 Advanced Technical or employment opportunities Performance Management, within the equine industry Diploma. It gives you the and BSc Equine Studies. and apprenticeships. taste of the equine industry and opportunities for further Entry requirements Entry requirements specialist study. GCSE maths and English Minimum of 5 GCSEs language are preferred Entry requirements including maths, English at grade 4/C. You’ll need and science at grade 4/C or You will need to have one to demonstrate a sound above or Level 2 qualification GCSE at grade 4/C or above academic background in in horse care gained at in either maths or English, maths and English language Distinction with either maths and some experience of and will need to have a or English GCSE at grade working with horses. combination of A-levels, 4/C or above. Appropriate or BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ experience/knowledge Extended Diploma or gained in related equine equivalent qualifications. working environment. 54 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 55 “The support you get at Brinsbury College is the best. You won’t get the same level at any other college. The lecturers are fantastic and they give you some really great opportunities to push yourself.” FURNITURE Owen Aldous, Callow & Co.

Build a future you can take pride in - our furniture courses provide a golden opportunity for you to develop a career that’s as individual as you are. Former Students Compete at Skills ‘Olympics’ The path Former student Owen Aldous represented Studying in our specialist workshops, the UK at the world’s most important and to your you’ll develop all the skills associated Study routes prestigious skills competitions in August with designing and making high 2019*. Owen, who studied at Brinsbury success quality furniture. Our courses explore and our sister college (Chichester a variety of approaches and you’ll Level 1 College), was selected for Team UK to learn the tools of the trade, from wood compete in the cabinet making category Furniture Designer Furniture at the WorldSkills 2019 Finals. machining to hand-crafting furniture. Occupation Furniture Maker And you’ll be assured that you are He followed in the footsteps of a number receiving first class tuition from tutors Level 2 of Chichester College students who have French Polisher represented the UK in previous WorldSkills who have trained two previous WorldSkills Wood Gold Medallists in cabinet making. competitions, including Edward Harringman Product Technologist Machining and George Callow - both winning gold for Our students regularly compete in the UK at WorldSkills in 2015 and 2013. Quality Control national and international competitions, Level 2 *The results of the competition were Inspector and participate in a prestigious Furnishings furniture exhibition every year not available at time of press Upholstery - an example of the high standard Level 3 of work our students produce. Sewing Machinist Furniture Design and Wood Machinist Making Workshop Supervisor

56 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 57 APPRENTICESHIPS Furniture AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Furniture Furniture Soft Making Furnishings

Furniture Occupation Wood Machining Furniture Design Furnishings Level 1 Diploma Level 2 Diploma and Making Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma CON398BF1A CON236BF1A CON428BF1A CON239BF1A About the course About the course About the course The furniture team welcomes You’ll cover a training About the course This Level 2 course is suitable you to join a course that programme which gives The course is designed for for beginners wishing to follow sits amongst the best in you all the practical skills those who have completed a career in upholstery or soft the country. You’ll learn the and job knowledge required the Level 2 Diploma in furnishings. Both courses practical and theoretical to further your career in Furniture Making and Wood cover many interesting and skills that will be required the furniture industry. You Machining or have good hand varied practical skills with the by industry. will have the opportunity to and machining skills. It’s upholstery course covering setup and operate a range of centred around three projects a range of both modern and Where next classical fixed woodworking one of which is a group traditional techniques. The Progression routes into machinery in the production project. In these projects you soft furnishings course covers the industry as well as of two practical projects will have the chance to refine a wide range of techniques progression onto the Wood and one centre devised and develop your skills and including hand-made curtains, Machining Level 2 Diploma. assignment. As a minimum as they are designed by you cushions and lampshades. Looking further, the option to you will use saws, planers, there is an opportunity to study either furniture design profiling, jointing and explore new skill areas. Where next and making or restoration at sanding machines. You will also cover furniture This course leads to either level 3. Higher education is design and look at the British employment in the industry or also possible all the way Where next history of furniture design progression onto the Level 3. up to Phd. Upon successful completion and wood finishing. you will have the opportunity Entry requirements Where next Entry requirements to progress onto the Level 3 Entry is by interview. We are an inclusive college Award in Furniture. This course leads to either and always do our best to employment in the industry accommodate all learners. If Entry requirements or entry to university. you are a school leaver, maths There are no prior and English GCSEs at grade qualifications required to Entry requirements 4/C or above would be an join this course however it Entry is by interview and you advantage but not essential. is desirable that you have should have achieved the successfully completed Level 2 Diploma in Furniture Furniture Occupation Level 1 Making and Wood Machining Diploma or can demonstrate or have good hand and prior experience within the machining skills. wood industry.

58 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 59 “I learnt a great foundation of knowledge in horticulture which helps me every day.”

HORTICULTURE, Will Williams, Self Employed FORESTRY AND Garden Designer ARBORICULTURE The path Plant the seeds to your success - West Sussex is the leading county for production horticulture in the UK and Will’s Garden Glory to your Award-winning garden designer Will is home to a huge range of woodland and forest landscapes Williams became hooked on garden success – so where could be better to study? design while studying at Brinsbury, when he was part of the college’s gold-medal winning team at the 2014 Garden Designer Young Gardeners of the Year competition. At Brinsbury, you’ll be taught by our Horticulture Technician passionate tutors, who have a wealth of Study routes Going on to study at the renowned London experience working in a wide range of College of Garden Design, Will became the Horticulture Therapist horticultural and arboricultural industries, youngest-ever person to present at the RHS Levels 2 & 3 Level 4 providing you with the knowledge and skills Hampton Court Palace Garden Show and Horticultural Consultant you need to progress to the next level. Forestry and Horticulture and has added multiple medals to his name – Landscape Architect Your classrooms will mainly be found Arboriculture Management including silver from Hampton Court Palace! in the greenhouses, gardens and forest Landscaper Levels 2 & 3 His talent continues to flourish, through areas that form the vast campus at his own garden design practice which Brinsbury, where you’ll put your training Horticulture continues to go from strength to strength. Nursery Worker to the test with hands-on experience. Plant Health Inspector The opportunities available to you are limitless. Climb, fell and manage woodland Plant Hunter with forestry and arboriculture, learn the art of landscape gardening to transform the countryside, perfect plant management or grasp groundsmanship in this hugely diverse, multi million pound industry.

60 Full-time Prospectus - 2020/21 brinsbury.ac.uk 61 APPRENTICESHIPS Horticulture and Arboriculture AVAILABLE! SEE P28-29 Forestry and Arboriculture Horticulture Horticulture and Arboriculture and Horticulture

Forestry and Forestry and Arboriculture Horticulture Level 2 Horticulture Horticulture and Arboriculture Level 2 Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate Level 3 Advanced Management Level 4 Technical Certificate Technical Diploma Technical Diploma Higher National Certificate HOR160BF1A CNS095BF1A CNS094BF1A HOR161BF1A HOR150BF1A About the course UCAS code: K341 About the course About the course This course is for you if you About the course This course is ideal if you are This is a one year course are looking to start a career This course covers both About the course looking to start a career within with the opportunity to within the horticultural theory and practical elements This is a challenging course the forestry or arboricultural continue into a second sector. This sector is made of horticulture. It is taught in a which has been designed sector. Modern forestry and year for an extended up of many diverse industries realistic working environment to provide you with both the arboriculture practices involve diploma. The areas of delivering the science, art, at Brinsbury and is designed knowledge and technical far more than just growing study will include advanced technology and business to give you skills relevant skills to enter the industry trees for timber. There are forestry and arboriculture of ‘growing plants’. Careers to working in the vibrant at a managerial level. numerous career options techniques, woodland within horticulture are horticulture industry, in Horticulture is a vibrant and depending on your interests management, use of land varied and range from crop areas such as landscaping, exciting industry and there and goals, which range from based machinery, industry production (fruit, vegetables, plant production, science, is a recognised skills gap managing large forests to and employment legislation flowers, trees & shrubs management, greenkeeping for people with higher level managing trees for amenity and business management. and glasshouse crops), to and groundsmanship. There qualifications in this subject. and urban landscapes. You landscaping, garden design are many opportunities to get Brinsbury College is placed will gain an understanding Where next and sports turf. Horticulture involved in practical projects in the heart of West Sussex of the skills and knowledge has a massive part to play in both at the campus and Progress on to a second which is the country’s leading that are important when you the future of our planet and beyond, including working year of study or look to be area for glasshouse and are working in a treework the living things on it. with gold medal winning show employed in a relevant sector. production horticulture. setting, or progressing to teams and designers. further learning and training Where next Entry requirements Where next in this area. You will gain an understanding Where next Completion of Level 2 Progress into managerial of the skills and knowledge The academic progression Forestry and Arboriculture positions in production Where next that are important when you route may lead you to the at merit grade or above horticulture, maintaining and You will gain an understanding are working in a horticultural Higher National Diploma Level on all written assignments, restoring historic parks and of the skills and knowledge setting, or progressing to 4 HNC/HND or university. 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or gardens, advisory positions in that are important when you further learning and training in You may want to start your above, including English and the field of pest and disease are working in a treework this area such as the Level 3, own business or join a maths, together with relevant management or progressing setting, or progressing to or into an apprenticeship. local horticultural company industry experience. Relevant onto year two, Level 5 HND. further learning and training National Proficiency Test and work your way up to in this area. A buoyant local Entry requirements management level. Council certificates (NPTC). Entry requirements industry will enable great 3 GCSEs. This qualification opportunities for employment. is suitable if you are 16 years Entry requirements A combination of A-levels or BTEC Level 3 Extended old, or over. You may or 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or Diplomas at Merit or equivalent Entry requirements may not have any previous above (including maths and qualifications. GCSE maths 3 GCSEs. knowledge or experience English). Industry experience and English language at in horticulture. will be taken into consideration. grade 4/C. Applicants need to demonstrate a sound academic background in maths and English.

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Employment Level 1 Study Independent Living SEND Programmes Community FOUNDATION & Relationships Supported Vocation + PROGRAMMES Internships Transition + ››Employment Our SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) ››Voluntary work Foundation Programmes will support you in your steps towards independence. Skills + External Progression Pathways

We offer a variety of routes to get you ››Supported where you want to go, even if you don’t yet have the qualifications to get you there. independent The path living Our programmes will allow you to progress towards independence - building to your Independence + ››Community personal, social and work readiness involvment skills that are vital for daily living. success ››Adult With individual and small group ››Education support from dedicated staff, you’ll get experience of working with others Supported Internship and learn how to deal effectively with everyday situations. These are the skills Confidence you’ll need to move forward towards ››Supported living achieving your goals and ambitions. Vocational Courses Communication Skills Personal ››Community engagement Teamwork Progress ››Adult Independent Living Education Employment Apprenticeship This diagram outlines the courses we offer and shows how you can continue your studies at college or progress to independence and employment.

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Towards Independence Independence +1/+2 Skills + and Personal Progress SLD220BF1A SLD219BF1A SLD227BF1A About the course About the course About the course This course provides the This course is designed to This course enables means to explore and give you the opportunity individuals to function develop the valuable skills to experience some of the meaningfully, productively required for independence varied vocational areas the and as independently as and employability. It has college has to offer as well possible in their communities. been designed for students as improving your English, The course provides an to boost their independence maths, ICT and employability environment and a range and confidence, tailored skills. This course will enable of opportunities, which around the individual student you to take advantage of can develop: to provide a supported all the facilities the college progression to the next stage has to offer. Learners will be • Communication skills of their lives. The course supported and encouraged to • Self-esteem focuses on developing undertake a work experience • Confidence social skills, independence placement one day a week. • Self-advocacy in the home and introducing • Personal presentation attributes needed for work. Where next • Accessing the community It also encourages and Successful completion of • Maturity supports student progression • Positive relationships the course will enable you to to higher courses. make informed choices about These will all help lead to your future progression. This an optimum quality of life. Where next could include moving onto Following completion of Vocation +, our supported Where next Independence +, you have internship course or onto a There will be opportunities the opportunity to move suitable Level 1 programme where applicable for you to supported employment/ within the college. to progress onto an entry living or progress to the Level 2 course or an adult Skills + course. Entry requirements leisure course within You will need an interest in foundation programmes. Entry requirements developing the skills needed An interest in becoming more for work and to progress onto Entry requirements independent and developing a Level 1 course. Suitability An interest in becoming more skills for work. Suitability for the programme will be independent and developing for the programme will be assessed at interview and skills for work. Suitability assessed both before joining during the first six weeks for the programme will be the programme and during the of the course. assessed at interview and first six weeks of the course. during the first six weeks of the learning programme.

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