Highbury College Full-Time Course Guide 2021-22

2021/22 HIGHBURY.AC.UK COURSE GUIDE COURSE

TIME - ACHIEVE FULL TECHNICAL, PROFESSIONAL & VOCATIONAL COURSES VOCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL,

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IT’S TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why Choose Highbury College?...... 3

Outstanding Facilities...... 4 EASY College Life...... 5 Study Programme...... 6

Work Experience...... 7

Beyond Highbury...... 8

Enrichment...... 9 TO WorldSkills...... 10 Creative Showcase...... 11

Helpful Highbury...... 13

Fees & Financial Support...... 15

Qualifications...... 17 APPLY Choosing the Right Level...... 19 Apprenticeships...... 21

Access to Higher Education...... 23

Higher Education...... 25 ONLINE Highbury International...... 27 VISIT HIGHBURY.AC.UK Art & Design...... 31 Automotive...... 35

Bricklaying...... 37

Built Environment...... 39

Business...... 43

Carpentry & Joinery...... 47

Catering...... 49

IN PERSON ...... Childcare & Early Years 51

YOU CAN DROP IN AND APPLY AT Computing & IT...... 53

HIGHBURY CAMPUS. Digital Media...... 59

Electrical...... 61 Highbury Campus, Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth PO6 2SA Engineering (inc. Marine)...... 63

English Language Skills (ESOL)...... 67

Fashion...... 69

Floristry...... 71

Foundation Pathways...... 73 BY POST Foundation Prospects...... 77 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy...... 79

SEND THE POSTAL APPLICATION FORM Health & Social Care...... 83

TO OUR FREEPOST ADDRESS: Journalism...... 87

Painting & Decorating...... 89 Highbury College (Advice Centre), FREEPOST (PT332), Portsmouth PO6 2BR Plastering...... 91 Plumbing...... 93

Prince's Trust...... 95

Public Services...... 97

Sport...... 101

Travel & Tourism...... 105 FIND OUT MORE Wall & Floor Tiling...... 107 GIVE US A CALL ON 023 9238 3131 Before You Apply...... 109 OR EMAIL [email protected] How to Apply...... 111 Application Form...... 112

How to Find Us...... 114 2 WHY CHOOSE HIGHBURY COLLEGE? WHY CHOOSE

COLLEGE? PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF QUALIFICATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES TECHNOLOGY As you’ll see from this course guide, there are a great many opportunities open to you at Highbury College, so whatever you’re Highbury College’s award-winning use of technology encourages looking for, you’re sure to find the right course for you. all of our students to be at the cutting edge of innovations.

STUDENT LIFE WORLDSKILLS By choosing to study here, you’ll have plenty of opportunities Studying at Highbury is a great way to make new friends, gain to test your abilities through regional and national competitions. confidence and have fun! You’ll also have the opportunity to Highbury has an outstanding history of student success at join the National Students’ Union enabling you to access great competitions and the College is proud to be a UK partner to the discounts on a wide range of services from railcards to retail. Plus, prestigious WorldSkills competition. WorldSkills aims to inspire there are lots of extra activities and sports teams to get involved world-class excellence and introduce young people to a variety with! (See page 9.) of skilled careers. Both apprentices and students can compete in order to showcase their amazing talents. Find out more about some of our students’ fantastic achievements on page 10.

SUPPORT YOU CAN COUNT ON Our specialist support team and tutors are here to help you achieve your goals.

You will have a personal tutor to guide you through your course, but it doesn’t stop there. Our support team provides expert help, when it comes to applying for university/apprenticeships, talking through your progression options, money worries or extra support for your studies.

3 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK OUTSTANDING FACILITIES OUTSTANDING FACILITIES ON OUR COURSES, YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM OUR AMAZING LEARNING FACILITIES, WHICH INCLUDE:

AUTOMOTIVE & ENGINEERING HAIR & BEAUTY Our facilities include modern motor vehicle and motorcycle Our contemporary Eden Salons is open to the public and includes workshops, the latest diagnostic equipment, engineering workshops, facilities for the very latest in hair, beauty and holistic treatments, electronic laboratories and a dedicated centre for marine including haircut and colour, reflexology, facials, manicures, gel engineering courses. polish, massage and spray tanning.

COMPUTING & IT HEALTH, CARE & EARLY YEARS Our state-of-the-art computing suites give you access to Cisco Our learning environments are specifically designed to simulate Academy computer network training rooms, Alienware games realistic work environments and include a nursery, residential care design suites, specialist software and hardware, plus the latest environment and mini A&E room. Apple Macs.

CATERING CONSTRUCTION Our facilities include professional international and pastry We have specialist workshops for each discipline, from brickwork training kitchens. to wall & floor tiling, as well as facilities to learn about the latest environmental technologies.

CREATIVE & MEDIA Our facilities include a high-definition TV studio with green screen and autocue, art and design studios, digital recording studio with the latest software, radio suite, Mac and PC-enabled classrooms for games design, graphics and music technology. We also have a 160- seat performance theatre and a dance studio.

SCIENCE Our science laboratories are among the most up to date in the area, enabling our students to learn about biological systems, forensic science, genetics, microbiology, physiology and medical physics.

AS WELL AS GAINING VALUABLE QUALIFICATIONS, STUDYING AT HIGHBURY IS ABOUT DEVELOPING NEW INTERESTS, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND HAVING FUN.

There’s always something going on at Highbury and plenty of activities and opportunities for you to socialise and meet up with your friends, either between classes or in your free time.

GET SOCIAL LIBRARY SERVICE THE DECK // Based at Highbury Campus, the Deck is a great Our library service offers a variety of resources and equipment, place to meet your friends, relax, chat or study at one of the many including computers, online materials, books, magazines and computers available. You can play table tennis, table football or newspapers. There are also group study areas, quiet areas, and pool. Here you’ll also find the NUS desk, with lots of information wireless technology if you want to use your own laptop. about the many great deals and activities on offer. Students with learning difficulties and disabilities are able to access NH SOCIAL SPACE // Available at the Northarbour Centre, this is a supportive technology. In addition, e-books and resources are great chill-out space which includes pool tables. available through the Virtual Library, which can be accessed from any College computer or from home via the internet. ARUNDEL SOCIAL SPACES // There are two social spaces available at the Highbury Arundel Centre, which include table tennis and chill-out areas.

SPORT AND FITNESS The Sports Centre at Highbury Campus has a wide range of STUDENTS’ UNION facilities, including a sports hall, gym and fitness classes. Sports on As a member of the Students’ Union you will benefit from its many offer include badminton, mini-tennis and 5-a-side football, as well services and social activities, including sports, trips, cinema nights, as Zumba, roller skating and martial arts. Discounted membership is barbecues, clubs and societies and much more. You’ll also be able available to new students during the first four weeks of term. to find out about the many discounts in stores and leisure outlets that you’ll be entitled to as a member.

NURSERY FOOD & DRINK The Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Honeypot Nursery, based at Highbury Campus offers care for babies and children up to four years of age. Refectories at Highbury Campus and Highbury Northarbour Centre Call 023 9238 3131 for more information. offer a good range of refreshments and healthy eating options.

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AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE, WE PROVIDE MORE THAN JUST YOUR CHOSEN QUALIFICATION. ALL STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED ON A SPECIALISED STUDY PROGRAMME, WHICH IS TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.

VOCATIONAL ENRICHMENT QUALIFICATION To ensure you get the most out of your time at Highbury, we offer a range of Your study programme includes the activities and initiatives for you to get vocational qualification you are studying involved in. These activities are known as towards in your chosen subject, e.g. ‘enrichment’ and they provide excellent City & Guilds or BTEC Level 2 or Level 3 opportunities to make new friends, learn Certificates and Diplomas. new skills, help others, improve your health and wellbeing and boost your CV. (See page 9.) MATHS AND ENGLISH

Maths and English skills are important to employers and may also be a key PROGRESSION requirement if you want to progress on SUPPORT to other courses after college. Achieving grade 9–4 (A*–C) in both subjects at GCSE If you have any questions about your is highly recommended and often leads to career or the qualifications you need, higher earnings in the future. Highbury’s expert careers team offer STUDENT impartial and confidential advice about However, if you do not achieve these your options for university, further grades, you will work towards them education, training and employment or an alongside your core qualification. apprenticeship. Highbury’s #AllAboutME team offer comprehensive exam and study support, giving you the very best chance to succeed. EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Employability skills are embedded into your study programme at every level. The WORK EXPERIENCE College will help make you work ready and ensure you become employable in your Vocationally relevant and high-quality work chosen career. placements are an integral part of your study programme and allow you to develop many of the skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. ATTENDANCE

Students at every level are given the Attendance is very important and we opportunity to complete a minimum of expect excellent attendance from all of our 30 hours of work experience during their students. To ensure you gain the best from course, with some Level 2/3 students your studies we expect 100% attendance undertaking 45-day industry placements. at all times for all aspects of your study programme, including maths and English.

WORK

VOCATIONALLY RELEVANT AND HIGH-QUALITY WORK PLACEMENTS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF ALL OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES AND ALLOW STUDENTS TO DEVELOP MANY OF THE SKILLS NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE.

Our unrivalled links with employers, both local and national, enable us to offer students placements in a wide range of industries and environments. Students at every level are given the opportunity to complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience during their course, with some Level 2/3 students undertaking 45-day industry placements.

30-HOUR WORK EXPERIENCE 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS We aim to provide all study programme students with at least 30 Students combine their 45-day placements with their studies to hours of work placement and many courses exceed this during the put into practice many of the skills taught in the classroom. The year. Our broad range of courses means we offer work experience placements not only develop your employability skills but build your in almost every sector and industry, from marine engineering to confidence and look great on your university application or CV. marketing.

“The placement has given me the experience I need in the workplace whereas in college we concentrate more on the theory. The company has been welcoming and they treat us like employees, which is nice.”

KIRSTY FERRAND LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING // COMPLETED A 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANCY FIRM MITIE

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AT HIGHBURY, WE AIM TO ENSURE THAT YOU NOT ONLY LEARN ABOUT YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT, SKILL OR TRADE BUT ALSO DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU NEED TO PROGRESS TO WORK OR MOVE ON TO FURTHER STUDIES OR TRAINING.

CAREERS ADVICE HOW WILL I DEVELOP MY If you have any questions about your career or the qualifications EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS? you need, Highbury’s expert careers team offer impartial and At Highbury, you learn by doing and will develop employability confidential advice about your options for university, further skills as part of your course. Activities could include live projects education, training and employment or an apprenticeship. commissioned by employers, competitions, group work to build The team can help you choose a career and apply for university and your team skills, work shadowing, industry visits and guest lectures. college courses. Students from all sites can access careers advice. All full-time courses also include work placements and work-related To book an appointment, please call 023 9238 3131 or email learning giving you relevant work experience as you learn. You [email protected]. Evening appointments can also be could also work towards an employability skills qualification. arranged on request.

HIGHBURY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Achieving your qualifications is only the start of your journey. Once you’re on your course we’ll help you develop valuable That’s why Highbury College has its very own Employment Service employability skills. These are the skills you need to do any job and a team of dedicated recruitment specialists on hand to help well and realise your potential in the workplace. Alongside job- you get that job or apprenticeship! specific skills and knowledge, employers tell us they’re looking for Highbury Employment Service's friendly and experienced staff applicants with a wide range of other skills such as clear thinking have expert knowledge of today’s job market and can help you and problem solving, being good communicators, team working, understand what employers are looking for. They can help you using numbers effectively and getting the most from IT. apply for apprenticeships, look for part-time work alongside your studies and apply for full-time jobs once you finish.

We also have guides and information on volunteering and work experience. Members of the Highbury Employment Service are based at Highbury Campus, Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-4.30pm. We can also book appointments to see students at other campuses.

Email: [email protected] to find out more.

WE WANT YOU TO ENJOY EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE AT COLLEGE AND FEEL PREPARED TO MOVE ON TO WORK OR FURTHER STUDY AT THE END OF YOUR COURSE.

Whether your interest is in sports, volunteering or charity work, ACTIVITIES AT HIGHBURY we have the right activity for you. Each year our students go on exciting trips and study visits in the UK and abroad, enter and win SPORTS, INCLUDING BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, BADMINTON national competitions and take part in work experience. AND TABLE TENNIS Taking part in college life shows employers and universities that COLLEGE EVENTS, INCLUDING FRESHERS’ FAIR, DIVERSITY you have a wide range of interests, as well as enthusiasm and good WEEK, E-SAFETY WEEK AND MANY MORE… communication skills. HAIRDRESSING AND MAKE-UP COMPETITIONS

CREATIVE ACADEMY SHOWCASE

STUDENTS’ UNION

JAMM RADIO

WORK EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTARY AND CHARITY WORK

TRIPS IN THE UK AND ABROAD

STUDENT REPRESENTATION

WORLDSKILLS

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AT HIGHBURY, WE ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO GET FULLY INVOLVED WITH COMPETITIONS, BOTH AS A VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS.

Every year, our students take part in WorldSkills UK, a global In 2019 five students were selected to take part in the national ‘skills Olympics’, entering regional and national competition finals including computing students Jack Day and Kai Oliver, plus heats in a wide range of vocational areas, including construction, Kevin Stubbs, Dean Roberts and Danny Walker who competed in hairdressing and beauty therapy, health and social care, automotive, the Inclusive Skills Horticulture Finals. engineering and computing. They were cheered on by more than 60 other Highbury students who travelled from the College to watch the competition and explored the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeship and careers event. Students also had the chance to meet employers, watch demonstrations and try new skills for themselves.

Jack took home gold in the Web Design competition while Kevin scooped silver and Dean bronze in the Horticulture Finals.

Following the UK Finals, Jack and 2018 winner Lewis Newton were selected for to join Squad UK in the lead up to WorldSkills Shanghai in 2021. Along with students and apprentices from across the nation, the duo will spend 18 months training in the WorldSkills UK Talent Programme before facing a selection test to become part of Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2021. Taking part in WorldSkills UK competitions provides a great opportunity for students to raise their confidence and enhance their employability skills. It is the perfect motivational platform for students to fine-tune their skills, test them against others and receive up-to-date careers advice.

“The finals were challenging, and I’d done quite a lot of preparation for the competition. I was really happy to have won and proud to be crowned the best.”

JACK DAY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN IT (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT), WINNER OF THE WORLDSKILLS UK WEB DESIGN FINALS AND CURRENT LEAD DEVELOPER AT DIGITAL DINOS

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Happening all on one amazing evening, the Creative Showcase celebrates the fantastic work that our art, design, fashion, floristry and digital media students create as part of their qualification. During the evening visitors can enjoy an exhibition of student artwork, fashion shows, a JAMM radio show, cinema showreels and floristry displays.

The event is open to all, so if you’re thinking about starting a creative course come along to see what you could achieve with Highbury College. Visit highbury.ac.uk for event details or call 023 9238 3131 for more information.

HIGHBURY’S MISSION IS ‘TO ENABLE ALL OUR STUDENTS TO SUCCEED’. OUR SPECIALIST STAFF WILL SUPPORT YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME AT COLLEGE SO THAT YOU CAN DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT STAGE OF YOUR LIFE.

INFORMATION AND ADVICE LEARNING SUPPORT The Admissions Team are available to offer information, advice and Our Learning Support team will assess your needs and talk to you guidance. You can talk in confidence about your course options and about how they can help you get the most from college. Specialist they will help you through the admissions process. support and equipment for students with identified needs includes:

assessment by specialist staff to discuss support needs tailored support packages for students with an EHCP - ELSA, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia DISABILITY SUPPORT Assistive equipment and technologies We welcome applications from students with disabilities, British Sign Language communicators learning difficulties, mental health conditions or medical conditions. in class support Our Disability Equality Scheme sets out our commitment to equality of opportunity and widening participation. access to the Study Centre for extra support for maths and English (sessions can be booked at a time convenient to you). In order to help you plan and prepare for college life, we have a range of services and equipment which can be made available to family workshops and support groups. you. We encourage you to talk to us about your support needs so we can discuss appropriate reasonable adjustments to help you achieve on your course. You don’t have to let us know about your disability, but if you don’t, this may affect our ability to offer you the support you need. A confidential interview will be arranged with SPECIAL EXAM ARRANGEMENTS a specialist member of staff to discuss your support needs once Please let us know when completing your application if you have we’ve received your application. additional learning requirements. If you forget to add this to your application, then please let us know as soon as possible so we can ensure you get the right help from the start. An informal interview will be arranged with a specialist member of staff to discuss individual support needs.

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TUTORIAL SUPPORT MENTORING All full-time students are assigned a tutor. Your tutor will support Mentors provide one-to-one support for students who may be you throughout your time at Highbury, meeting regularly to talk experiencing difficulties and are at risk of not completing their about your progress and attendance. You will also have a class programme. Problems might include personal/social issues tutorial session most weeks, covering subjects like planning your or illness. career, managing money, health and fitness, personal development and study skills.

WELFARE SUPPORT STUDY CENTRE Students experiencing problems while at college or who need impartial and confidential advice about issues that are worrying Need an extra hand with your college work? The Study Centre them can speak to a member of the Welfare Team – provides a great place to work on your college projects, a member call 023 9238 3131. of the support team is always on hand to help you with your projects.

Located on the ground floor of Highbury Campus, the Study Centre is open every day from 9am-4pm. All students are welcome to drop in at any time and we look forward to seeing you! FINANCIAL SUPPORT We don’t want you to worry about money while you’re at college - you’re here to learn and have fun. There are a number of ways in which you can get help to cover the cost of coming to college, including a Bursary Fund. For more information about financial support, see page 15 or call 023 9238 3131 and ask to speak to a member of the Student Finance and Welfare team.

A RANGE OF FINANCIAL HELP IS AVAILABLE DEPENDING ON YOUR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES TO SUPPORT YOU WITH YOUR STUDIES AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE.

FEE GUIDANCE FINANCIAL SUPPORT – LEARNER If you’re under 19 on the 31st August in the year in which you start SUPPORT FUNDS your full-time course you will not be charged tuition, examination There are a number of ways in which you can get financial or registration fees for the majority of courses. You need to have assistance to help with the cost of learning materials, travel, been a resident in the EU for three years. equipment and childcare costs. For an application form, please call Some courses charge a resource fee to cover the cost of 023 9232 8954, email [email protected] or drop in equipment, materials, services and trips. Specialist equipment, such to the Advice Centre at Highbury Campus. as a uniform or protective clothing, may need to be purchased before you start your course. If this is the case, you’ll be informed LEARNER SUPPORT FUND FOR 16+ YEAR OLDS ON LEVEL 1 at your interview. If you’re aged 19-23 and want to study for your OR 2 COURSES first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification you may also be exempt Students with household incomes below £31,000 may be eligible from paying tuition, examination and registration fees. for help with college-related costs. The money is normally used for students who need help with kit/uniform, travel and childcare. If you’re aged 19+ and studying at Level 3 or above, you’ll be required to pay your fees (unless you are eligible for fee remission), but there are excellent services available to you to allow flexible BURSARY FUND (STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL FINANCIAL payment arrangements. Please also see the following section on NEEDS) Advanced Learner Loans. You could be eligible for a bursary of up to £1,200 if you are 16-18 and studying for over 12 hours a week and are in care, or recently Please note that if you withdraw from your course you remain liable left care, or are independently receiving Income Support/Universal for the entire fees. Credit, or are in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and To find out more about fees and other fee waivers that may be Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payment. available, please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9238 3131 Please complete an application form for financial support, available or email [email protected]. from the Student Finance team, if you wish to apply for a bursary.

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ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS FURTHER EDUCATION FREE MEALS If you’re 19 or older, you may be able to apply for a loan to help Students or parents in receipt of certain benefits may be eligible for with the costs of a college or training course. The course must be free breakfast or lunch at college. The qualifying benefits are: at Level 3 or above (such as Access). You pay back your loan (plus interest) when you finish your course and earn more than £26,575 Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance a year. Your repayments will stop if your income drops below Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) £26,575 a year. You can also apply for an Advanced Learner Loan Bursary to help pay for some of the costs of coming to college, for Support under part IV of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 example travel and childcare. The guarantee element of State Pension Credit For more information, please contact 0845 240 2024 or visit Child Tax Credit (provided there is no entitlement to Working www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loans. Tax Credit and annual gross income is no more than £16,190, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). CARE TO LEARN (C2L) Universal Credit - Universal Credit will have an income threshold If you’re under 20 and have one or more children, Care to Learn (a maximum net earned income of £7,400). can help with up to £160 per week for the cost of your childcare Students aged between 19 and 25 in receipt of one of the while you’re learning. qualifying benefits who are subject to a Learning Difficulty For more information, please contact Care to Learn on Assessment (LDA) or Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) may 0800 121 8989 or go to www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn. also be eligible for free meals.

LOCAL AUTHORITY TRAVEL ASSISTANCE If you’re a Hampshire resident under the age of 19, in receipt of benefits and are living more than three miles from the College, you REFUND POLICY may be able to receive assistance with your travel. Portsmouth residents should contact Portsmouth City Council on Subject to management discretion, refunds are normally only made 023 9284 1345 for the eligibility criteria. Other Hampshire if a student does not attend or withdraws because of exceptional residents should contact Hampshire County Council on (019) 6284 circumstances, such as a certified prolonged illness. Requests 6924. should be made to the College Accountant and evidence of entitlement may be requested.

WHATEVER YOUR LEVEL OF ABILITY OR EXPERIENCE, WE HAVE A COURSE FOR YOU. WE OFFER UNIVERSITY-LEVEL HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, ACCESS COURSES, A WIDE CHOICE OF APPRENTICESHIPS, GCSES AND NVQS.

HNC/HND DIPLOMAS ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION HNCs and HNDs are work-related qualifications. Study is usually This is a Level 3 programme designed for students aged 19+. full or part-time over one or two years. An HNC is equivalent to It combines academic subjects with study skills support to prepare the first year of a degree, an HND to the second year of a degree. you for higher education. On completion of an HND you could top-up to an Honours Degree at university.

APPRENTICESHIPS BTEC QUALIFICATIONS An apprenticeship is a real job with training and leads to a recognised qualification related to the job you do. They take BTECs are work-related qualifications and allow you to between one and four years to complete, depending on the level demonstrate your knowledge and skills through practical work. of apprenticeship and the job sector you’re in. Apprenticeships are They offer ideal progression opportunities to the next level in available from Level 2 through to Level 5. your chosen vocational field and are recognised by employers and universities as an alternative to studying A Levels. You will need an employer to support you through the apprenticeship. If you have not secured an employer within the BTEC courses provide you with a foundation in your chosen field in which you wish to undertake the apprenticeship, then the vocational subject. BTEC Level 2 courses can be taken as an College can help you with this. extended Certificate (equivalent to two GCSEs) or more usually as a Diploma (equivalent to four GCSEs). Level 3 BTECs take between If you do not have an employer, we recommend that you apply one and two years to complete. The Level 3 BTEC is available as a for the full-time course. Our Employment Services team can then 90-credit Diploma, a Diploma and an Extended Diploma. help you find the right employer, allowing you to transfer onto the apprenticeship during the course.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ESOL Professional Diplomas are work-related qualifications that focus on With English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) we offer a the practical skills needed for work. These qualifications are offered range of courses for people looking to develop their English skills to from Entry Level to Level 4 and above, and give you experience deal more confidently with employers, colleges or universities and of working in a commercial setting. Students completing a Level 2 express views and opinions more fluently. or Level 3 Professional Diploma normally progress to work or an apprenticeship.

NVQS FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/GCSES The College offers a broad range of National Vocational Qualifications for people who want practical training to gain a If you have previously achieved a 4/D grade, you’ll have the particular skill, progress into the world of work or advance their opportunity to re-sit maths and/or English to improve your grade as career. NVQs provide evidence of a person’s competence in a job part of a broader programme. If your maths and/or English are below and prove that they can work to the standards set by industry. a 4/D grade, you’ll study an appropriate level of Functional Skills. A full diagnostic assessment will determine the level and programme of study required.

ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 2

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? For people with no formal qualifications An ideal route to a career Take the first steps in your chosen vocational area Gain qualifications that prepare you for study at a higher level, an apprenticeship or employment Improve your maths and English. Improve your maths and English. WHAT WILL I NEED? WHAT WILL I NEED? Interest and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. 4 GCSEs at 9-3 (A*-D) including maths and English WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? Or a Level 1 qualification at merit grade or with You could move on to a Level 1 vocational course. tutor recommendation Maths and English (at least at Level 1) For some technical subjects you will need to start at Level 1. LEVEL 1 WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? A Level 3 qualification including an apprenticeship WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? In some instances, employment. A good introduction to a vocational subject Combine hands-on learning, projects and work-related activities Improve your maths and English.

WHAT WILL I NEED? 4 GCSEs at 9-2 (A*-E) including maths and English Or an Entry Level qualification with maths and English (at least at Entry Level 3) Interest, skill and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? A Level 2 qualification or an apprenticeship.

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LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? Substantial preparation for employment or an apprenticeship Extend your skills Opportunities for further professional study. Enhance your career prospects Opportunities to study with a validating university. WHAT WILL I NEED? 5 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and English WHAT WILL I NEED? Or a Level 2 qualification at merit grade or above with A Level 3 qualification with a sufficient pass/merit profile tutor recommendation Plus a Level 2 in maths and English Maths and English at Level 2. Typical offer for applicants is 80-120 UCAS tariff points.

WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? Further study including HNC/HND, Foundation Degree, Higher-level study, employment or an apprenticeship. Honours Degree or an apprenticeship Employment. LEVEL 5

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? Extend your skills Enhance your career prospects Opportunities to study with a validating university.

WHAT WILL I NEED? A Level 3 qualification with a sufficient pass/merit profile Plus a Level 2 in maths and English Typical offer for applicants is 80-120 UCAS tariff points.

WHAT DOES IT USUALLY LEAD TO? Higher-level study, employment or an apprenticeship.

WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP? CAN ANYONE BECOME AN An apprenticeship is a real job with training which allows you to APPRENTICE? earn while you learn, plus gain a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16, living in Apprenticeships take between one and five years to complete and the EU for the last 3 years. There are different entry requirements are available in 1,500 occupations across 170 industries, varying depending on the sector and job. from construction through to IT and the creative and digital sectors.

APPLYING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP Depending on your circumstances, there are three ways to KEY BENEFITS OF DOING AN get started:

APPRENTICESHIP If you already have an employer and you are ready to start You earn a wage an apprenticeship, contact our Employment Services team 1 on 023 9238 3131 (option 1) or email You'll receive training in the skills employers want [email protected] If you do not have an employer, view our list of current There are excellent progression opportunities, whether apprenticeship vacancies and apply online at you are looking to study further or climb the ranks within highbury.ac.uk/appvacancies the workplace 2 If there are no suitable vacancies currently available, you can Apprentices have an increased future earning potential register online, and one of our Employment Services team – you could enjoy marked salary increases when you 3 will let you know when a potential match becomes available. complete your training, and those completing a higher apprenticeship could see increased earnings of an estimated We strongly advise that you also apply for a full-time course in £150,000 over a lifetime* the subject you are interested in. This is to ensure that you have secured your place at college. You can start to work towards your Learning is delivered at a pace suited to you with the support qualification should an employer not be secured by September. of a mentor Once an employer is secured, you will have the opportunity to transfer on to the apprenticeship. You'll receive employer benefits including a pension and paid holiday. There are various levels of apprenticeships you could apply for (from Level 2-7) depending on your current skills and qualifications.

*University education - Is this the best route into employment? AAT and CEBR Feb 2013 FIND OUT MORE 023 9238 3131 (option 1) [email protected] highbury.ac.uk/apprenticeships

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WE OFFER APPRENTICESHIPS IN A WIDE RANGE OF INDUSTRY SECTORS. HERE IS A SELECTION OF PROGRAMMES THAT ARE CURRENTLY ON OFFER AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE:

AUTOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MOTOR VEHICLE BRICKWORK MANUFACTURING BUILT ENVIRONMENT ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CARPENTRY & JOINERY ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING BUSINESS, IT & PAINTING & DECORATING MARINE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PLUMBING & HEATING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ACCOUNTANCY (AAT) & TAXATION PLASTERING PEO ENGINEERING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WALL & FLOOR TILING WAREHOUSING CREDIT CONTROLLER CUSTOMER SERVICE DIGITAL MARKETING HUMAN RESOURCES CREATIVE & CULTURAL SCIENCE IT INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORKING FLORISTRY LAB TECHNICIAN NETWORKING ENGINEER JOURNALISM PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR TEAM LEADER/SUPERVISOR TEACHING SERVICE INDUSTRIES & EARLY YEARS HAIRDRESSING & BARBERING CHILDCARE HOSPITALITY & CATERING TEACHING (LEARNING & SKILLS) PROFESSIONAL COOKERY COACHING & ASSESSING WASTE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

“Apprenticeships are a good way of getting experience at a young age while being treated like an adult at the same time. My apprenticeship has kept me out of the classroom, which suits me more.”

MATT HEALY | LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

TO HIGHER EDUCATION

OUR ACCESS COURSES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS AGED 19+ WHO ARE PREPARING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. ? Students from Highbury’s one-year Access to Higher Education courses have progressed to universities both locally and throughout the country. They include Oxford, Cambridge, ADVANCED LEARNER Brighton, Edinburgh, London SOAS, Manchester, Sussex, Warwick, Winchester and York as well as the nearby universities of Southampton, Chichester and Portsmouth. LOAN – DID YOU KNOW? If you take out an Advanced The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a Level 3 qualification and offers pathways that Learner Loan to study an Access could lead to a degree of your choosing in pharmacy, biological and biomedical sciences, to Higher Education course nutrition, social work, and health-related degrees. and go on to complete a higher education qualification, your Advanced Learner Loan will be 'written off', making your Access course free!*

COST *Terms and conditions apply, for more information on this policy, please contact Depending on your circumstance you may be eligible for full fee remission or could [email protected] cover the cost of the course with an Advanced Learner Loan (see pages 15 & 16 for more information).

FIND OUT MORE 023 9238 3131 [email protected] highbury.ac.uk

CLASSROOM COURSES

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (HEALTH & HUMAN SCIENCES) ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (BUSINESS) This course will prepare you for higher education. You are free The qualification gives you the relevant academic subject to study different subject combinations according to the entry knowledge needed for higher education study and the opportunity requirements of the university of your choice. This course can lead to develop study skills to help you to succeed. It is well established into a wide range of degrees and careers including nursing and and widely accepted by universities, qualifying for UCAS tariff midwifery, social work and human sciences. Located at Highbury points that are comparable to the tariff points for three A Levels. Campus, classes run three to four days a week, in a combination of Learners primarily progress to higher education study in areas mornings, afternoons and evenings. related to business studies. Located at Highbury Campus, classes run three to four days a week, in a combination of mornings, ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (PHARMACY & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE) afternoons and evenings. This course is specifically designed for students who require extra support to prepare for higher education and university. This course can lead into a wide range of degrees and careers including human biology, biology, chemistry, further chemistry and physics. Located at Highbury Campus, classes run three to four days a week, in a combination of mornings, afternoons and evenings.

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ONLINE COURSES

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT) ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SOCIAL SCIENCE & HEALTH) If you always wanted a career in business, but never got the Under the broad umbrella of social science, the fundamental focus qualifications to get into university, we have the solution for you. is on human relationships and the way they interact with society. During this distance learning course, you will learn applicable A continuing issue is making certain that each and every aspects in the running of a business such as approaches to community has access to the healthcare they need. If you want management, staff structures, macro and microeconomics, as well to take a further look at today’s health issues and the impact as business law, marketing and budget management. society and social factors have on healthcare, you can do so with this course. ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (EDUCATION) Want to study an education-related subject at undergraduate level ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SOCIAL SCIENCE) but not yet sure which area suits you best? Then this Access to If you’re interested in the human mind, or you want to gain a Higher Education Diploma is the ideal course for you. It provides deeper understanding of the reasoning behind criminal activity, a great balance of educational practice alongside theory and this could be the course for you. Throughout the modules, they will childhood studies, making it the perfect programme for students examine topics such as criminal justice, prison systems, crime and who want to gain a valuable insight into the world of education. deviance and even criminal law.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (HEALTH PROFESSIONALS) ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SOCIAL SCIENCE & HUMANITIES) This qualification is one of our most popular courses. This is This qualification offers a balanced combination of sociological, because the healthcare sector offers a diverse range of challenging historical, political and psychological units and ensures students and exciting career paths for students to choose from. The are prepared for the academic demands of student life. Particularly carefully selected modules are full of content that allows students suitable for students with a critical mind and a keen interest in how to understand the basis of the healthcare system and the human society functions, this course has been designed especially for body. individuals who want to attend university.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (MIDWIFERY) ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SOCIAL WORK) For anyone dreaming to become a midwife, this qualification is the Do you want a career that really matters? Are you a good problem right choice to gain the insight you need for a midwifery degree. solver with great people skills? If so, you could make an amazing The course not only prepares students for the challenges of social worker. However, in order to begin practicing in this field, academia but also builds the knowledge foundation in everything you will need to achieve a degree. This course has been designed from human reproduction to the skeletal system. for people who want to go to university and study social work.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (NURSING) ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA This course gives you the opportunity to apply for a degree in (MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS) nursing – preparing you well for academic work and the prospect The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge that of university life. The vast majority of universities and colleges will get you fully prepared when applying to universities as you will accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as an entry begin your journey on a medicine or healthcare-related degree. requirement, but you are advised to check this with each of the Once you graduate you will be able to enter a wide range of establishments you’re interested in attending. careers. These include pharmaceuticals, dentistry, physiotherapy and many more. ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA (SCIENCE) Those who choose to enrol on this course, will study modules in chemistry, biology and physics. As they do this, they will build up a foundation of knowledge, which will prepare them for the demands APPLY ONLINE of studying science at university. Given that this pathway delves highbury.ac.uk into numerous areas of science, it is perfect for those who have not decided which area they would like to specialise in for their degree.

STUDENT LOANS MAY BE AVAILABLE EDUCATION SEE PAGE 15 HIGHBURY COLLEGE OFFERS A RANGE OF CAREER-FOCUSED, HIGH-QUALITY, LOCAL AND AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES.

Options include full-time HNCs and HNDs, Higher All our courses have been developed in collaboration with Apprenticeships, part-time professional qualifications, teacher employers to ensure that you gain the skills you need to succeed. training and an award-winning fast-track journalism diploma Our qualifications include substantial work placements, providing accredited by the NCTJ. you with many opportunities to develop your employability skills and career prospects. We work closely with businesses and industry to ensure our courses equip you with the core skills valued by employers. Our students tell us time and time again how much they value the smaller class sizes, one-to-one support from their tutors, and Our strong focus on employability and work-related learning, the informal, supportive learning environment. The Quality and our highly experienced lecturers mean that you will benefit Assurance Agency (QAA) conducted their most recent review of from high academic standards, excellent teaching and a first-class our university level provision and Highbury College met learning experience that will help you in your chosen career. expectations in all four areas.

“Completing my HND on top of my apprenticeship is definitely one of the best things I’ve ever done and I couldn’t have imagined progressing my career in any other way.”

JOSH GARGUILO HND IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING WINNER – IET RMS STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD

25 HIGHER EDUCATION HNCS & HNDS HIGHER PROFESSIONAL Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas QUALIFICATIONS (HNDs) are a mix of full and part-time and are ideal if you are Professional qualifications are a great way to further your career looking to increase your skills and career prospects or looking to within your chosen industry or retrain in a new area to current retrain. Highly valued by employers, they can often lead directly to industry standards. They are for people of all ages looking to upskill employment. The HNC can be ‘topped up’ to a HND, which can in their chosen profession or move into a new vocation. lead to the third year of an honours degree. We offer professional qualifications ranging from Level 3/4 to Level HNC and HND courses include: 6 in areas including:

LEVEL 4 HNC IN COMPUTING ACCOUNTING LEVEL 4 HNC IN BUSINESS BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 4 HNC IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION & SITE MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4 HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING LEVEL 4 HNC IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FLORISTRY LEVEL 5 HND IN COMPUTING HUMAN RESOURCES LEVEL 5 HND IN BUSINESS JOURNALISM LEVEL 5 HND IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT TEACHER TRAINING LEVEL 5 HND IN GENERAL ENGINEERING LEVEL 5 HND IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS Higher Level Apprenticeships have been developed to provide a new route for people to earn and learn across a broad range of industries. And at Level 4/5 it’s possible to top-up to a degree in some sectors. You could be looking to change your career or increase your skills – and there’s no age limit.

The programmes we offer include:

LEVEL 4 ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL) LEVEL 4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4 IT, SOFTWARE, WEB AND TELECOMS PROFESSIONALS LEVEL 4 BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 4 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

HOW DO I APPLY? HNCS, HNDS AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Complete an online application form. You can do this by visiting highbury.ac.uk, finding the course you are ONLINE interested in and clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

Contact us to request a paper application form by calling 023 9238 3131 or emailing [email protected]. BY POST Once you’ve received the application form, just fill it out and post it back to us free of charge.

HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Contact us to discuss your higher apprenticeship opportunities. Please email [email protected] or phone us on 023 9238 3131 and ask for the Highbury Employment Services.

HIGHBURY COLLEGE HAS BEEN WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL VISITORS FOR OVER 25 YEARS. IN ONE YEAR ALONE OUR STUDENTS CAME FROM 88 COUNTRIES, COVERING SIX OF THE SEVEN CONTINENTS.

We offer our international students a wide range of qualifications that are valued all over the world. We are committed to providing all the support you need in every step of your journey with us, from first enquiries to graduation and beyond.

WHERE TO STAY? As an international student, you will have the choice of accommodation as shown below:

staying in our on-site halls of residence, which include en-suite bedrooms, communal kitchens, living areas and access to Wi-Fi with a carefully selected and vetted host family for full-board accommodation, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week. Half-board accommodation can also be arranged. Staying with a host family will allow you to further practise your English and also learn about British culture. If you choose to stay in our halls of residence, you will learn to become more independent and benefit from opportunities to socialise with other students.

WHY HIGHBURY COLLEGE PORTSMOUTH? Highbury College’s English language courses are accredited by the British Council, reflecting the high quality we provide. Our direct entry programme – pre-sessional courses – is accredited by our partner universities and colleges in the UK.

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THINGS TO DO? COURSES INCLUDE: Our International department has also designed a social BTEC DIPLOMAS and cultural calendar allowing you to explore more of the INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION UK safely with our fully trained members of staff. The social programme will enable you to meet and make friends with HNC/HNDs other international students who are in the same position as yourself, allowing you to discuss and share experiences with each other, in a fun and safe environment.

We are committed to the welfare of our international students. Our staff will be happy to help and support you with any issues you have during you stay in the UK, whether it be registering ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES with a local bank or buying a bus pass – we are here to INCLUDE: help you! IELTS PREPARATION* INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH* LIFE IN THE UK COURSE* PRE-SESSIONAL COURSE *Also available online

“I feel like, as an international student, there are a lot of people I can connect with so I don’t feel like an outsider. The teachers and staff are really nice. I really like how the students have great opportunities here.”

EDIANA CRESPO | LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES

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In the following pages, you’ll find details of our many and varied full-time courses. We provide as much information as we can but if you’re still unsure, just give us a call on 023 9238 3131 and speak to a member of our Admissions Team, who will be happy to help.

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THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES ARE ONE OF BRITAIN’S FASTEST GROWING SECTORS AND WITH HIGHBURY, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE SUPPORT YOU NEED IN GAINING THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED.

Our purpose-built art and design studios include specialist We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending workshop areas for textiles, 3D design and screen printing, a on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve photographic darkroom and access to Mac and PC suites with the your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications Adobe Creative Suite. You will have the opportunity to work on live if required. projects for clients as well as self-directed ones, including creating your own work for the College’s annual art exhibition, which is open to the public. COURSES: LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO ART & DESIGN Students will be taught by practising artists and designers with high levels of industry and educational experience. You may also be able LEVEL 2 UAL DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN to work with visiting artists and designers. LEVEL 3 UAL APPLIED GENERAL DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN LEVEL 3 UAL APPLIED GENERAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

“Highbury has helped me learn new skills in art and design, including new inking techniques, colours and printing methods. It’s made me rethink about art and broadened my knowledge of different techniques.”

DANIEL COLE Studied: Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design Future Plans: To study illustration at university

31 ART & DESIGN LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 PATHWAY TO ART & DESIGN UAL DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for people wanting to develop their artistic skills This programme is for students who would like to develop their and is designed to help you progress on to a higher level creative skills within the creative and media industries to prepare them course. From the outset, we aim to improve your existing creative for work or further study. You may wish to work in set design, skills and introduce you to many new and innovative approaches illustration, sculpture, media, textiles or fine art. to making art. You will get to experiment with lots of different materials and processes. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: introduction to materials, processes and skills introduction to contextual research introduction to materials, processes and skills introduction to drawing skills introduction to contextual research solving 2D and 3D problems introduction to communication skills solving time-based creative problems solving 2D and 3D problems developing and producing a personal project. solving time-based creative problems. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a one-week work placement During the course, you will have the opportunity to work on live within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects for real clients giving you professional experience. many live projects and exhibit your work. Students exhibit their In recent years students worked on a live project, designing artwork end-of-year design projects at the Highbury Creative Showcase, for display within the College study areas. Students also enjoyed an event designed to celebrate creative work from all areas of the visits to galleries and exhibitions including the V&A Museum and College. Tate Modern. Students exhibit their end-of-year design projects at the Highbury Creative Showcase, an event designed to celebrate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS creative work from all areas of the College. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. The majority of students progress on to a Level 3 course, including WHAT NEXT? Level 3 UAL Diploma in Art & Design. The majority of students progress on to the Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art & Design or Level 2 Diploma in Digital Media & Photography.

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CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK 32 ART & DESIGN LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 UAL APPLIED GENERAL DIPLOMA IN UAL APPLIED GENERAL EXTENDED ART & DESIGN DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course provides an opportunity for students who have This course follows on from the Level 3 Applied General Diploma. an interest in the visual arts to explore, develop and test their During this year, students are encouraged to find their own creative creativity within qualification structures that are stimulating and path and can specialise in their preferred discipline. This course has demanding. This course includes a wide range of creative areas, also been designed to provide a strong foundation for potential including photography, painting and drawing, sculpture, printmaking progression on to university. and digital techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This course is a fantastic way to take your first steps in a creative career WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? path with possible progression on to university. Units include:

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Specialist Practice in Art & Design Units include: applying visual language, and cultural & contextual understanding within a chosen, specialist art & design practice Diagnostic Investigation in Art & Design identifying, analysing and responding to the needs of an investigate how visual language and visual language skills inform audience within a chosen, specialist art & design practice art & design activities using research and analysis to develop creative solutions within a using visual and contextual research to inform ideas for creative chosen, specialist art & design practice activities solving practical, theoretical and technical problems in an art & using materials, processes and practical skills to support art & design project design activities using ongoing reflection and critical evaluation to inform the reflecting and evaluating skills to inform own progress and development of art & design concepts, ideas and personal practice creative development exploring and developing alternative solutions for theoretical and using practical methods and skills in the realisation of a self- practical problems in art & design activities initiated art & design project within a chosen, specialist, art and planning, developing and presenting an art & design project. design practice

THE FUN STUFF initiating, planning, and presenting an art and design project proposal for a chosen specialist discipline During the course, you will complete a one-week work placement within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on producing, presenting and critically evaluating a self-initiated art many live projects and exhibit your work at Portsmouth’s Aspex & design project. Gallery. Past projects include panto set designs for Groundlings Theatre, and the Royal Opera House Annual Design Challenge. THE FUN STUFF Students enjoy visits to galleries and exhibitions, including the During the course, you will complete a 45-day work placement V&A Museum, Tate Modern and Saatchi Gallery. At the end of within the industry. You will have the opportunity to work on their studies, students exhibit their work at the Highbury Creative many live projects and exhibit your work. Students also have the Showcase, an event designed to celebrate creative work from all opportunity to visit a range of galleries and exhibitions including areas of the College. the V&A Museum, Tate Modern and Saatchi Gallery. At the end of their studies, students exhibit their final design projects at the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Highbury Creative Showcase, an event designed to celebrate See page 19 for details. creative work from all areas of the College.

WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Most students progress on to the Level 3 UAL Applied General See page 19 for details. Extended Diploma in Art & Design. WHAT NEXT? The UAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art & Design will provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary Many students progress to university after which there are many to progress into further eduction and training. The skills developed career options for anyone with an art-related qualification. You throughout will also support you to progress into appropriate entry could find work as a graphic designer, photographer, fashion level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative designer, interior designer, exhibition designer, ceramicist, sector. jewellery maker, illustrator or fine artist. Or you could move on to related job areas such as animation, television, visual merchandising or web design.

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Leah Rees, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Liz Walker, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design

Liz Walker, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Casey Willett, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design

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DO YOU LOVE CARS AND BIKES? OUR AUTOMOTIVE COURSES ARE PERFECT IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR CARS OR MOTORBIKES.

Newcomers will learn what it’s like to work in the industry, while COURSES: those with experience will benefit from advanced study to develop their skills. All our courses have been developed with the Institute ENTRY/LEVEL 1 IMI DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT MAINTENANCE of the Motor Industry (IMI) and EMTA Awards Limited (EAL), (LIGHT VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE) to help you gain the right skills and qualifications needed for LEVEL 1/2 EAL DIPLOMA IN CYCLE MAINTENANCE employment. LEVEL 2 IMI DIPLOMA IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PRINCIPLES You’ll train in our modern garage workshops and MOT tester (LIGHT VEHICLE AND MOTORCYCLE) centre to develop your skills by working on a range of vehicles. LEVEL 3 IMI DIPLOMA IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PRINCIPLES Experienced tutors will teach you through a mix of individual (LIGHT VEHICLE) assignments and group activities.

We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. ADDITIONAL SHORT COURSES INCLUDE: GAS HANDLING (AIR CONDITIONING) MOT TESTING ELECTRIC/HYBRID VEHICLE AWARENESS

“My tutors go out of their way to make sure I’m getting the right information, support and extra practical experience I need to help increase my knowledge.”

BECKY WENSLEY Studied: Level 3 IMI Diploma in Maintenance & Repair Principles currently: Junior Automotive Workshop Instructor/Assessor

35 AUTOMOTIVE ENTRY/LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 2 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 IMI DIPLOMA EAL DIPLOMA IMI DIPLOMA IN IMI DIPLOMA IN IN TRANSPORT IN CYCLE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR & REPAIR (LIGHT VEHICLE AND DURATION 20-week full- PRINCIPLES PRINCIPLES MOTORCYCLE) (LIGHT VEHICLE AND (LIGHT VEHICLE) time, fast-track MOTORCYCLE) DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus Campus/Bicycle Recycling DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus Gosport LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This light vehicle and WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course will help you motorcycle route allows you to This qualification is ideal This course will help you develop the specialist have the flexibility to develop for people looking to gain develop the specialist knowledge required by the your knowledge and skills qualifications and experience knowledge required by the automotive sector. across a variety of specialist in an active cycle maintenance automotive sector and has areas to prepare you for and repair workshop. been designed to support the WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? further studies or employment. needs of employers within Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? the industry. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? diagnosing and rectifying Units will include: Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? vehicle auxiliary electrical removing and replacing a faults principles of component Units include: cycle gear assembly fitting diagnosing and rectifying materials, fabrication, tools carrying out a systematic light vehicle engine faults spark ignition engine and measuring devices cycle check systems diagnosis and rectification system components and removing and replacing of light vehicle transmission compression ignition operation cycle bottom brackets and and driveline faults engine systems cranks system components and inspecting light vehicles engine liquid cooling maintenance removing and replacing using prescribed methods. and lubrication cycle hub bearings removing and replacing steering and suspension maintenance. components. THE FUN STUFF systems During the course, you will THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF be taken on a number of trips vehicle braking systems, wheels and tyres During the course, you will During the course, you’ll to find out about different spend three days a week at be encouraged to enter aspects of the industry and vehicle driveline Bicycle Recycling in Gosport competitions to test your skills the many roles open to you. maintenance and electrical gaining many hours of valuable against other colleges and the Students also benefit from foundation skills. work experience. Students military, such as WorldSkills 24/7 access to our online also benefit from 24/7 access or the Hampshire & Isle of resources: ATT, Electude, LJ THE FUN STUFF to our online resources. Wight Automotive Challenge. Create and Vehicle Visuals. During the course, you will Students also benefit from be taken on a number of trips ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 24/7 access to our online ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to find out about different resources: LJ Create and See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. aspects of the industry and Vehicle Visuals. the many roles open to you. Students also benefit from WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 24/7 access to our online Upon successful completion, Many students progress See page 19 for details. resources: LJ Create and most students progress on straight into employment or Vehicle Visuals. to an apprenticeship, higher- higher apprenticeship. level qualification or enter WHAT NEXT? Once employed students ENTRY REQUIREMENTS employment. Upon successful completion can return to complete the part-time Level 4 Master See page 19 for details. of the Level 2 diploma, most students progress Technicians course, MOT on to the Level 3 Diploma tester training and numerous WHAT NEXT? in Maintenance & Repair IMI short courses. Most students progress on Principles or into an to the Level 2 Diploma in apprenticeship. Maintenance and Repair.

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APPRENTICESHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE

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BRICKLAYERS LAY BRICKS, PRE-CUT STONE AND CONCRETE BLOCKS IN MORTAR. THEY CONSTRUCT, EXTEND AND REPAIR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES SUCH AS FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, CHIMNEYS OR DECORATIVE MASONRY WORK.

Bricklaying offers a real sense of achievement. At the end of a We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending project, you’ll see the results and be able to say ‘I built that’. on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve And there is no better place to learn than at Highbury your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications Northarbour Centre, which is one of the largest facilities of if required. its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic working environments. COURSES: During the course, you will be encouraged to use your skills to LEVEL 1 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN MULTI-TRADES make a contribution to the local community. For example, students have recently been building a bandstand at Merchistoun Hall, LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN BRICKWORK home of Horndean Community Centre, gaining valuable on-site LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN BRICKWORK experience. LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN BRICKWORK

“I enjoy competitions because they definitely test your capability. They also help build your confidence for when you leave college and start up in the real world.”

RYAN MEADOWS Studied: Level 2 apprenticeship in Brickwork Currently: An apprentice at Stretcher Brickwork Winner: The Guild of Bricklayers Southern Regional Craft Competition

37 BRICKLAYING LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 AWARD/ DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN CERTIFICATE IN BRICKWORK BRICKWORK BRICKWORK

MULTI-TRADES DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? Anyone looking to learn the Students who have completed Students who have completed essentials of brickwork and the Level 1 Diploma and the Level 2 Diploma and Those aged 16-19 who would like to progress to a would like to develop their would like to develop their have a general interest in career in the trade. skills and knowledge further. skills and knowledge further. construction and wish to develop their maths and English levels to access higher WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? vocationally related courses. Units include: Units include: Units include: It will include a mixture of theory and practical sessions principles of building health, safety and welfare in principles of organising, in carpentry and joinery, construction, information construction planning and pricing and communication construction work brickwork, plastering, painting principles of building and decorating. health, safety and welfare in construction, information repairing and maintaining construction and communication masonry structures WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? contributing to setting out building solid walling, constructing radial and Units include: and building of masonry isolated and attached piers battered brickwork structures up to damp-proof interpreting working carrying out decorative and responsible work practice course drawings to set out masonry reinforced brickwork starting work in carrying out block laying structures constructing fireplaces and construction activities constructing cavity walling chimneys health and safety in a carrying out bricklaying forming masonry structures. health, safety and welfare in practical environment activities. construction. plastering techniques THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF carpentry hand skills During the course, you THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a minimum During the course, you bricklaying skills will complete a minimum of 34 hours of on-the- will complete a minimum of 34 hours of on-the- job experience within the using painting skills. of 34 hours of on-the- job experience within the industry. You will also have the job experience within the THE FUN STUFF industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on many industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on many live projects and benefit from Throughout your course, you opportunity to work on many live projects and benefit from site visits, industry talks and will have the opportunity to live projects and benefit from site visits, industry talks and demonstrations from experts. attend enrichment sessions site visits, industry talks and demonstrations from experts. Students are also encouraged and to take part in vocationally demonstrations from experts. Students are also encouraged to showcase their skills at local based projects. You will Students are also encouraged to showcase their skills at local and national competitions, enjoy regular vocationally to showcase their skills at local and national competitions, including the Guild of relevant professional visits and national competitions. and take part in real-life work including the Guild of Bricklayers Southern Regional experience giving you the Bricklayers Southern Regional Craft Competition, hosted at ENTRY REQUIREMENTS extra skills and knowledge Craft Competition, hosted at Highbury Northarbour Centre. needed in your chosen field. Highbury Northarbour Centre. See page 19 for details. There are also a variety of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? awards for good attendance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. and a committed attitude. See page 19 for details. On successful completion of WHAT NEXT? this course, you can enter or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS progress in the workplace. WHAT NEXT? On successful completion of Starting salaries for bricklayers See page 19 for details. Many students progress the Level 2 Diploma there may can be from £14,000 but with on to the Level 2 Diploma be the opportunity to progress experience could increase to WHAT NEXT? in Brickwork or on to an on to the Level 3 Diploma in £18,000. Highly experienced apprenticeship. Brickwork. You could also take This course is the perfect bricklayers can earn up to up an apprenticeship or go stepping stone to further £40,000 per year. vocational courses and straight into employment. apprenticeships.

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BUILD YOUR CAREER IN THIS SOUGHT-AFTER PROFESSION WITH HIGHBURY COLLEGE’S RANGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT QUALIFICATIONS.

Our courses cover areas such as COURSES: civil engineering, surveying, project management, Computer Aided Design LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CAD) and sustainable construction LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT techniques. You’ll study various practical and theoretical construction elements LEVEL 4 HNC DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (PART-TIME) before specialising. LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (PART-TIME) In our modern facilities, you’ll work on the latest training systems in our fully equipped workshops and CAD suites. All of our tutors have worked in industry and bring with them skills and expertise from a variety of disciplines.

39 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is designed to be the first year of the Extended Diploma and is designed for students who want to progress WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? into professional roles such as architecture, quantity surveying This course follows on from the Level 3 90-Credit Diploma. This or site management. programme is for students who want to progress into professional roles such as architecture, quantity surveying or site management. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? This course has also been designed to provide a strong foundation Units include: for potential progression on to university.

carrying out safe working practices WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? communicating with others Units include: building methods and construction technology health, safety and welfare carrying out basic brick and block work skills sustainable construction setting out and building masonry structures mathematics in construction and the built environment damp-proof course science and materials in construction cavity walling. construction technology THE FUN STUFF design in construction and civil engineering During the course, you will complete a one-week work placement project management within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on measuring, estimating, tendering processes and surveying. live College projects, hear from industry experts and showcase your skills in local and national competitions. THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a 45-day work placement ENTRY REQUIREMENTS within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to produce a See page 19 for details. full build project proposal including tenders, costings and planning. Students will hear from industry experts and are encouraged to WHAT NEXT? showcase their skills in local and national competitions. Most students will progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? You could progress on to the HNC/HND course at Highbury, or study to become an architect, civil or structural engineer, a quantity surveyor or a project/site manager at university.

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CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK 40 BUILT ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 HNC IN HND IN CONSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT (PART-TIME) (PART-TIME) DURATION One day per week for one year DURATION One day per week for one year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for students who have completed a Level 4 HNC or have relevant experience in the industry and wish to develop their This course is for students who have completed a Level 3 Diploma skills in construction and the built environment. or have relevant experience in the industry and wish to develop their skills in construction and the built environment. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: management principles design principles and application for construction applied mathematics science and materials for construction environmental impact group project in the construction industry law and contract for construction health, safety and welfare advanced measurement conversion and adaption economics for construction construction methods and design personal and professional development. measurement processes THE FUN STUFF project management. Students will hear from industry experts and are encouraged to showcase their skills in local and national competitions. THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will have the opportunity to produce a full ENTRY REQUIREMENTS build project proposal including tenders, costings and planning. Students will hear from industry experts and are encouraged to See page 19 for details. showcase their skills in local and national competitions. WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of the course provides the opportunity See page 19 for details. for a wide range of other academic programmes including progression to Honours Degree programmes in construction and the built environment. Alternatively, you could progress straight WHAT NEXT? into employment. Many students progress to a Level 5 HND or degree-level study. Alternatively, you could progress straight into employment.

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42 BUSINESS

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WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS OR LAUNCH A CAREER IN BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING OR FINANCIAL SERVICES, HIGHBURY CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

Choosing to study here will allow you the use of a wide range of COURSES: facilities, including a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), digitally enabled classrooms and a library. LEVEL 2 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS

Our lecturers have extensive commercial experience and we LEVEL 3 BTEC FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS maintain close links with employers, universities, industry and professional bodies to ensure you have the knowledge and skill set LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS required to succeed in this exciting and fast-paced sector. LEVEL 4 HNC DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (PART-TIME)

Maths and English are embedded in all our qualifications and you LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (PART-TIME) will have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required.

“I would definitely recommend my course as it teaches you a lot, not only to do with business but it also helps develop skills in many areas such as managing projects, events and presenting.”

AABID HUSSAIN Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Currently: Studying Applied Psychology at Brighton University

43 BUSINESS LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE BTEC FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS IN BUSINESS

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is for students who wish to enter the world of business services and to gain a nationally recognised qualification to better WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? your future employment opportunities. This course is designed to be the first year of the Extended Diploma. The course is ideal for students who wish to develop their WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? business, marketing or finance skills and progress to university and Units include: on to a professional career in business.

enterprise in the business world WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? finance for business Units include: small business planning exploring business promoting a brand developing a marketing campaign introducing project management personal and business finance principles of marketing managing an event working in business teams international business introducing retail business principles of management sales and personal selling business decision-making. business online. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF You will have the opportunity to choose additional units to develop During the course, you will complete a minimum of 30 hours work your skills and broaden your experience. During the course, you placement, usually over two weeks, within a professional setting. In will also complete a work placement within a professional setting addition, there are many further opportunities to gain experience and have further opportunities to gain experience at events such at events such as Victorious Festival and the Highbury Handover at as Victorious Festival and the Highbury Handover at Whiteley Whiteley Shopping Centre. Shopping Centre.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? Most students progress on to the Level 3 BTEC Foundation Most students progress on to the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma Diploma in Business or into an apprenticeship. in Business.

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CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK 44 BUSINESS LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HNC IN BUSINESS BUSINESS (PART-TIME)

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course provides students with or without experience to develop a broad knowledge of business. It is ideal for WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? anyone at the beginning of their career or looking to improve their This course follows on from the Level 3 Foundation Diploma and is qualifications or career prospects. designed to allow students to specialise in an area they most enjoy. The course gives students the knowledge, understanding and skills WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? that they need to prepare for employment. Units include:

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? marketing principles Units include: business environment human resources management areas, such as recruitment and managing financial resources selection decisions, organisations and behaviour marketing areas, such as creative product promotion business strategy accounting systems employability skills aspects of employment law personal and professional development. managing a business event ENTRY REQUIREMENTS aspects of contract and business law See page 19 for details. managing business information understanding business ethics WHAT NEXT? supply chain organisation. Upon successful completion of this course, students can progress on to the Level 5 HND in Business, university, an apprenticeship or THE FUN STUFF straight into employment. During the course, you will also complete a 45-day work placement within a professional setting and have further opportunities to gain experience at events such as Victorious Festival and the Highbury Handover at Whiteley Shopping Centre.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? Upon successful completion of the course, you could progress on to the Level 4 HNC or a degree-level course in areas such as event management, finance and banking, marketing, international business or business management. You could also move into employment or apprenticeship.

45 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK BUSINESS LEVEL 5 HND IN BUSINESS (PART-TIME)

DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is suitable for anyone who has completed the Level 4 HNC or wishes to gain a higher-level professional qualification to improve their career prospects.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include:

business and the business environment marketing essentials human resource management management and operations management accounting managing a successful business project research project organisational behaviour.

THE FUN STUFF You may also be able to choose additional specialist units, including innovation and commercialisation; entrepreneurship and small business management; business strategy; developing individuals, teams and organisations; human resources – value and contribution to organisational success; sales management; pitching and negotiation skills.

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WHAT NEXT? Upon successful completion of this course, students can progress to university or straight into employment.

“In my course we study international business – it isn't restricted to just business. There's a lot of variety.”

ZAYNAB MOHAMED ZADEH Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Currently: Studying International Business at the University of Surrey

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CARPENTRY IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CONSTRUCTION TRADES AND IS IN HIGH DEMAND. CARPENTERS USE NATURAL MATERIALS (WOOD/TIMBER) TO INSTALL WOODEN FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. AS A CARPENTER YOU COULD BE INSTALLING DOORS, FLOORS AND FURNITURE IN NEW BUILDS, RENOVATING OR REFITTING EXISTING STRUCTURES, BUILDING SETS FOR FILM AND THEATRE COMPANIES AND MUCH MORE.

There are many opportunities for carpenters to work in a range We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending of areas, including domestic residential buildings, commercial new on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve builds or historic restorations. your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. Our carpentry and joinery courses are based at Highbury Northarbour Centre, which is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic COURSES: working environments. LEVEL 1 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN MULTI-TRADES Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are also LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY encouraged to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community. LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY & JOINERY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SITE CARPENTRY

“I’ve always loved building things and putting my mind to something that takes some thinking. Carpentry was always something I enjoyed, and I thought that if I applied myself, I could be successful as long as I worked hard at it. I thought carpentry would be a fun career.”

ELLIOTT HANAN Studied: Level 2 Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery Currently: Srewfix Apprentice of the Year Finalist

47 CARPENTRY & JOINERY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 AWARD/ DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN SITE CERTIFICATE IN CARPENTRY & CARPENTRY & CARPENTRY

MULTI-TRADES JOINERY JOINERY DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre Northarbour Centre WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This programme is designed for those students who have This course is for those aged This course is for those who This course is for students previously achieved a Level 2 16 to 19 who have a general wish to work with wood, either who have already completed a qualification in carpentry and interest in construction and as a carpenter or a joiner, as Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry wish to progress on to the wish to develop their maths part of their future career. & Joinery and would like to next level. and English levels to access complete the full qualification higher vocationally related WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? by achieving the Level 2. courses. It will include a WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: mixture of theory and practical WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: sessions in carpentry and health, safety and welfare in Units include: first fix flooring and roofing joinery, brickwork, plastering, construction painting and decorating. health, safety and welfare in second fixing operations maintaining and using construction carpentry and joinery hand first fix roofing and stairs WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? tools principles of building second fixing double doors Units include: construction, information preparing and using and mouldings and communication carpentry and joinery responsible work practice setting up and using portable power tools carrying out first fix flooring starting work in construction fixed and transportable and roofing producing woodworking machinery. health and safety in a joints carrying out first fix frames, practical environment partitions and stairs THE FUN STUFF principles of building plastering techniques construction, information carrying out second fixing During the course, you carpentry hand skills and communication. operations will complete a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job bricklaying skills carrying out carpentry THE FUN STUFF experience within the industry using painting skills. maintenance and have the opportunity During the course, you will to work on many live complete a minimum of 30 setting up and operate THE FUN STUFF projects in the community. hours of on-the-job experience circular saw. In recent years, carpentry Throughout your course, you within the industry and have THE FUN STUFF students helped to convert will have the opportunity to the opportunity to work on a double-decker bus into attend enrichment sessions many live projects in the During the course, you will a much-needed shelter for and to take part in vocationally community. In recent years, complete a minimum of 30 local homeless people. You based projects. You will carpentry students helped to hours of on-the-job experience will also benefit from site enjoy regular vocationally convert a double-decker bus within the industry and have visits, industry talks and relevant professional visits into a much needed shelter the opportunity to work on demonstrations from experts. and take part in real-life work for local homeless people. many live projects in the experience giving you the You will also benefit from community. You will also extra skills and knowledge site visits, industry talks and benefit from site visits, industry ENTRY REQUIREMENTS needed in your chosen field. demonstrations from experts. talks and demonstrations from See page 19 for details. There are also a variety of experts. awards for good attendance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? and a committed attitude. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. On successful completion of See page 19 for details. this course, you can enter or ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? progress in the workplace. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? Starting salaries for carpenters Most students progress on and joiners can start from to the Level 2 Diploma in You could continue your WHAT NEXT? £16,000 and with experience Carpentry & Joinery. education by taking on a Level This course is the perfect 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry, can increase up to £40,000. stepping stone to further take up an apprenticeship or education and enables go straight into employment. progression into further vocational courses or an apprenticeship.

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GRADUATES OF HIGHBURY’S CATERING COURSES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND BY EMPLOYERS. OUR COURSES WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO OPEN UP A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

You will be taught by highly qualified staff and will gain hands-on We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on experience. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your skills at College events and enter local and national competitions, GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications including WorldSkills and the Wessex Salon Culinaire. if required.

You will learn all aspects of practical catering, from basic cookery through to menu planning, customer service and presentation skills. COURSES: All our courses teach you about food production and service, the LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY principles of healthy eating and nutrition, health & safety, and job opportunities in the sector. LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL COOKERY LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL COOKERY

“I’m so grateful for my tutor’s and Highbury’s efforts and support in my work towards the competition. I hope that this win creates more opportunities for my career.”

AYESHA KHAN Studied: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery Currently: Owner of Star Quality Catering Winner: Best in Show at the 2020 Major Series Final

49 CATERING LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED COOKERY COOKERY PROFESSIONAL

DURATION One year DURATION One year COOKERY LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is designed for people who This course is designed to develop your WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? are looking to take their first steps into professional cookery skills and associated This course will develop your culinary skills the world of culinary arts and who wish to knowledge. This course will refine your and lead to a qualification that is highly develop their all-round catering skills. skills across a broad range of commodities. sought after by the industry.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: Units include: maintaining a safe, hygienic and secure food safety in catering the principles of food safety supervision working environment health and safety for catering working effectively as part of a team healthier foods and special diets practical gastronomy maintaining food safety when storing, kitchen operations, costs and advanced skills in producing vegetable preparing and cooking food menu planning and vegetarian dishes preparing and cooking vegetables applying workplace skills advanced skills in producing meat dishes preparing and cooking meat, poultry preparing and cooking stocks, soups advanced skills in producing poultry and and fish and sauces game dishes preparing and finishing salad and fruit preparing and cooking fruit and advanced skills producing fish and and also hot and cold sandwiches vegetables shellfish dishes other units will cover pasta, rice, eggs, preparing and cooking meat, offal and producing fermented dough and pulses, grains and how to cook and finish poultry batter products simple bread and dough products. preparing and cooking fish and shellfish producing petits fours and paste products THE FUN STUFF preparing and cooking rice, pasta, grains During the course, you will complete a and egg dishes producing hot, cold and frozen desserts variety of work placements within the preparing and cooking desserts, producing biscuits, cakes and sponges. industry including ‘takeover’ events at puddings and bakery products. Brookfield Hotel and Whiteley Shopping THE FUN STUFF Centre. You will also have the opportunity THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a to compete in local and national During the course, you will complete a variety of work placements within the competitions, volunteer at events such variety of work placements within the industry including ‘takeover’ events at as Victorious Festival and take part in industry including ‘takeover’ events at Brookfield Hotel and Whiteley Shopping charitable initiatives. In addition, you will Brookfield Hotel and Whiteley Shopping Village. You will also have the opportunity be invited on trips to Billingsgate Fish Centre. You will also have the opportunity to compete in local and national Market and wholesale food providers. to compete in local and national competitions, volunteer at events such competitions, volunteer at events such as Victorious Festival and take part in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS as Victorious Festival and take part in charitable initiatives. In addition, you will See page 19 for details. charitable initiatives. In addition, you will be invited on trips to Billingsgate Fish be invited on trips to Billingsgate Fish Market and wholesale food providers. WHAT NEXT? Market and wholesale food providers. Most students progress on to the Level 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Diploma in Professional Cookery. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? Wages in employment or an apprenticeship Most students progress on to the Level start at £14,000-£18,000. As you gain 3 Diploma in Advanced Professional more experience, sous chefs can earn Cookery or go straight into employment/ between £20,000 and £30,000 and head apprenticeship as a chef or as food service chefs can earn from around £25,000 to staff in the hotel and catering industry. £55,000+.

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OUR RANGE OF COURSES WILL HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICAL SKILLS AS AN EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL.

These courses are for individuals that are caring, patient and We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on compassionate, and who want a rewarding career helping children your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your and their families. GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. Our facilities are specifically designed to replicate realistic work environments, which include a simulated nursery that is also used by preschool children. COURSES:

Work placements are a vital part of all courses and are tailored LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS to meet the needs of individual students. As a result, placements LEVEL 2 CACHE DIPLOMA IN CHILDCARE require a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Staff CACHE CERTIFICATE IN CHILDCARE & EDUCATION have extensive vocational expertise and a thorough knowledge of LEVEL 3 current methods and legislation. LEVEL 3 CACHE DIPLOMA IN CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

“Highbury is helping me prepare for the real world with work placements. We also work in different areas of the College, including the on-site children’s nursery and sports centre, which is great experience.”

ABBIE FOORD Studied: Level 3 CACHE Certificate in Childcare & Education Currently: Studying a Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Education

51 CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 PATHWAY TO CACHE DIPLOMA CACHE CACHE DIPLOMA CHILDCARE IN CHILDCARE CERTIFICATE IN IN CHILDCARE &

& EARLY YEARS DURATION One year CHILDCARE & EDUCATION DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus EDUCATION DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? 16 to 19 who have already This course is for those who WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course follows on from achieved a Level 1 childcare the Level 3 Certificate and have a interest in childcare and If you have a desire to work qualification (or equivalent) and provides the practical and wish to develop their maths with young children, enjoy would like a career working theoretical training needed to and English to access higher helping children learn, work with children or their families. enter the childcare sector. vocationally related courses. well in a team and take initiative, then this course is for WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? you. This course is designed WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: to deliver the foundation Units include: child protection and knowledge needed to progress understanding play supporting emergent literacy safeguarding children on to the full Level 3 Diploma. supporting children’s supporting emergent context, principles and learning through sensory WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? mathematics values for children’s care play activities Units include: preparing for school physical development of human growth and readiness young children child development from development conception to seven years international perspectives value of play and understanding safeguarding recreational activities to children’s health and reflective practice for in early years children wellbeing professional development practical health and safety craft activities for children providing safe environments professional partnership in when with young children for children early years caring for children in a physical activities for young babysitting environment. child health professional practice children portfolio. play and learning developing skills for listening THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF to children. Throughout your course, you understanding children’s will have the opportunity to additional needs You’ll complete a range of THE FUN STUFF attend enrichment sessions observation, assessment and assignments and a minimum You will take part in and to take part in vocationally planning. of 365 hours in placement. enrichment sessions and based projects. You will also Placements will be across vocationally based projects. contribute to the planning THE FUN STUFF four different age ranges and will form the basis of a You will also contribute to and delivery of fundraising You’ll complete a range of professional practice portfolio. the planning and delivery of events. You will enjoy assignments and a minimum Students have the opportunity fundraising events. You will regular vocationally relevant of 365 hours in placement. to plan and lead HIVE nursery enjoy regular vocationally professional visits and take part Placements will be across four sessions for the on-site relevant professional visits in real-life work experience different age ranges and will nursery children. Students are and take part in real-life work giving you the extra skills and form the basis of a professional also given the opportunity to experience. knowledge in your chosen practice portfolio. Students take part in a residential trip to field. have the opportunity to Disneyland Paris. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS plan and lead HIVE nursery See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS sessions for the on-site nursery ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. children. Students are also WHAT NEXT? given the opportunity to take See page 19 for details. part in a residential childcare This course enables WHAT NEXT? trip to Disneyland Paris. WHAT NEXT? progression into further Completion of this course vocational courses, and the accompanying GCSE Upon successful completion of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS traineeships or an Maths and English will enable this course many students go apprenticeship. In the final progression on to the Level 3 See page 19 for details. on to study for a childcare or term of this course, you will CACHE Certificate in Childcare teaching-related degree. Some have an opportunity to study & Education, into traineeships, WHAT NEXT? students progress on to an apprenticeship or straight into towards a vocationally relevant apprenticeships Many students continue on to the workplace. Level 2 Award that will further or employment. the Level 3 Diploma, progress enable your progression to a into an apprenticeship or find higher-level course. employment in the sector.

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DO YOU LOVE ANIMATION, DIGITAL GRAPHICS, WEB DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING OR HARDWARE, SWITCHES, ROUTERS AND NETWORKING? AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR CUTTING-EDGE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, ALIENWARE COMPUTER SUITES AND NETWORKING ENVIRONMENT.

All our courses teach analytical reasoning COURSES: and creative problem solving, an understanding of the industry and job LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY opportunities. Our facilities include Alienware computer suites, a full software LEVEL 2 OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN IT suite a Cisco Academy networking environment and a Linux development LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN IT (NETWORKING & SYSTEM SUPPORT) suite including Raspberry Pi. Our tutors BTEC DIPLOMA IN IT (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) are highly qualified and have a wealth LEVEL 3 of experience in a wide range of fields, LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN IT (NETWORKING & SYSTEM SUPPORT) including computer networking, software development, web design, multimedia and LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN IT (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) systems support. LEVEL 4 HNC IN COMPUTING We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on your current LEVEL 5 HND IN COMPUTING levels, you will have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required.

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DURATION One year IN IT LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? who have a general interest in IT or computing and wish to develop This course is designed to teach you the latest IT skills. It includes their maths and English levels to access higher vocationally related a blend of business, technical, interpersonal and project-based courses. knowledge and allows learners to determine which computing pathway they would wish to take in the future whether it be WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? hardware or software. Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? word processing Units include: presentation software communication in the IT industry IT user fundamentals working in the IT industry improving productivity business IT skills setting up an IT system and optimising system performance. multimedia design THE FUN STUFF computer systems Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. database systems. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising THE FUN STUFF events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra You will have the opportunity to go on educational and university skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. visits, as well as hear from experts in the field. You will complete a minimum one-week work placement in the IT industry to develop your work-related skills as part of your studies. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and WHAT NEXT? enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an The majority of students progress on to a Level 3 course, opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award specialising in either networking and system support or software that will further enable your progression to a higher-level course. development.

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CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK 54 COMPUTING & IT LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN IT BTEC DIPLOMA IN IT (NETWORKING & SYSTEM SUPPORT) (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is designed to be the first year of the Extended This course is designed to be the first year of the Extended Diploma. This course develops your skills and focuses on network Diploma. This exciting and contemporary course focuses on infrastructure and client-server system components in a business all aspects of software development and design. It builds from environment. This course is ideal if you would like a career in IT the fundamental elements of how people interact with current networking and system support. technology, the potential of different programming languages and effective software design practices, through to database WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? management, client/server-side scripting and multimedia development. Units include:

communication and employability WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? computer systems Units include:

e-commerce communication and employability computer networking (CCNA) computer systems communication technology software design and development computer systems architecture e-commerce maintaining computer systems procedural programming installing and upgrade software database design fundamentals of networking. client side customisation of web page

THE FUN STUFF human-computer interaction During the course, you will complete a one-week work placement website production. within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on many live projects and build fully working computer systems THE FUN STUFF and LAN gaming setups. Students are also encouraged and During the course, you will complete a one-week work placement supported to take part in local and national competitions, including within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on WorldSkills. many live projects, including developing applications for mobiles, websites and databases. Students are also encouraged and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS supported to take part in local and national competitions, including WorldSkills. See page 19 for details.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. Most students will progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Networking & System Support). WHAT NEXT? Most students will progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development).

55 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK COMPUTING & IT LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN IT EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN IT (NETWORKING & SYSTEM SUPPORT) (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course follows on from the Level 3 Diploma and develops This course follows on from the Level 3 Diploma and develops your networking and system support skills further. This course has your software development skills further. This course has also been also been designed to provide a strong foundation for potential designed to provide a strong foundation for potential progression progression on to higher education or higher apprenticeship. on to higher education or higher apprenticeship.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include:

network management software development IT technical support web development CISCO networking multimedia design and web animation computer systems systems and data analysis database design object orientated programming information systems multimedia design and digital graphics network system security information systems computer game platforms and technologies. web server scripting.

THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a 45-day work placement During the course, you will complete a 45-day work placement within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on on many live projects, including a range of CISCO Certified units, many live projects, including designing and developing applications maintaining and managing a live network environment and IT for mobiles, working with server databases linked to websites and technical support on a range of different systems. Students are designing and creating posters and interactive media. Students are also encouraged and supported to take part in local and national also encouraged and supported to take part in local and national competitions, including WorldSkills. competitions, including WorldSkills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? The majority of students either progress on to the HNC/HND in The majority of students either progress on to the HNC/HND computing at Highbury College, study a related degree at university at Highbury College, start a higher apprenticeship or enter or enter employment. Higher apprenticeships are also available. employment.

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course provides the opportunity for students with or without This course is the natural progression from the Level 4 HNC in experience to develop a broad knowledge of computing. It is ideal Computing and is designed to develop the skills and knowledge for anyone at the beginning of their career or looking to improve needed for a career in IT and computing. their qualifications or career prospects. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: computing research project networking business intelligence professional practice network security database design and development information security management security risk analysis and system testing managing a successful computing project systems analysis and design computing systems architecture data structures and algorithms. software development lifecycles. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will have the opportunity to work on During the course, you will also have the opportunity to work on many live projects, including building programs and applications, many live projects, including building programs and applications, working on real-life scenarios from security companies and setting working on real-life scenarios from security companies and setting up switches and routers for secure networks. Students are also up switches and routers for secure networks. Students are also encouraged and supported to take part in local and national encouraged and supported to take part in local and national competitions, including WorldSkills. competitions, including WorldSkills. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? Successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate Computing provides the opportunity to progress to a wide range in Computing provides the opportunity for a wide range of other of other academic programmes, including progression to Honours academic programmes, including progression to the Level 5 Higher Degree programmes in computing. You could also go directly into National Diploma in Computing (top-up) and Honours Degree employment. programmes in computing.

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“The finals were challenging, and I’d done quite a lot of preparation for the competition. I was really happy to have won and proud to be crowned the best.”

JACK DAY Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software) Currently: Lead Web Developer, Digital Dinos Winner: Worldskills UK Web Design Finals

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TRAINING IN DIGITAL MEDIA CAN BE YOUR PASSPORT TO AN EXCITING AND VARIED CAREER. EVERY YEAR, DOZENS OF HIGHBURY GRADUATES GO ON TO WORK IN THE MEDIA OR PROGRESS TO STUDY FURTHER AT TOP UNIVERSITIES.

Former Highbury media students can be found everywhere in the and employers demand. industry, including the BBC, Global Media, ITV News, Sky, local radio and more. After you complete your programme at Highbury, We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending employers know you are highly trained, motivated and prepared for on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve the workplace. your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. During your study, you will be producing everything from TV programmes or short films to radio programmes, stop motion animation, film trailers, music videos, websites and social media COURSES: content. It is an exciting and fun programme that will develop your LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY skills in all areas of the media. LEVEL 3 BTEC 90-CREDIT DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE You will also have the chance to work on our very own online MEDIA PRACTICE radio station JAMM Radio and with local radio station Express FM. That means you can combine your study with real, valuable work LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE experience to ensure that you have all the skills that universities MEDIA PRACTICE

“I’d highly recommend Highbury not only because of the range of courses they do here, but the lecturers and facilities – it’s top class. My course massively prepared me for my job.”

MAX SWATTON Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Currently: Social Media Assistant, Pompey in the Community

59 DIGITAL MEDIA LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL BTEC 90-CREDIT BTEC EXTENDED MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHY DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE

DURATION One year MEDIA PRACTICE MEDIA PRACTICE LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is for anyone who wishes WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? to explore the dynamic digital world of The course is for anyone who wishes creative media. Your creativity and flair will to explore the dynamic digital world of WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? be harnessed in the design and production creative media. Your creativity and flair will The course follows on from the Level of media products used within the industry, be harnessed in the design and production 3 90-Credit Diploma in Creative Media alongside creating a strong portfolio of of media products used within the industry. Production and develops many of the skills photographic images. learnt in year one as well as learning new WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? ones. This course has been designed to WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? provide a strong foundation for potential Units include: Units include: progression on to university and many music video production students go on to gain exciting careers how to plan and pitch your own ideas within the media industry. for a short film advertising production photography portfolio music programming for radio WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? how to use Adobe Photoshop to digital video production for Units include: manipulate images and create your interactive media single camera production own graphics multi-camera filming and editing advancing creative practice TV/film production techniques research and communication skills presentation techniques how to produce a factual programme exploring and developing creative media for radio or TV. skills. interview techniques factual programming THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF major creative project. This course will help you develop your skills During the course, you’ll have the in photography, graphic design, filmmaking opportunity to go on external visits to THE FUN STUFF and radio production. You will have the media organisations, such as the BBC and During the course, you’ll have the chance to work in our TV and radio studios the Warner Bros Studio, to meet industry opportunity to go on external visits to and get involved with our online radio professionals. Students also work on a media organisations, such as the BBC and station JAMM Radio, as well as focusing on variety of exciting live projects and short the Warner Bros Studio, to meet industry producing an online blog and photographic films for external clients. portfolio. You will also have the opportunity professionals as well as our annual student to gain valuable work experience within the Work experience is embedded within the trip to Thorpe Park. Students will lead on industry. course but you will also be presenting many live and exciting projects, producing live shows on JAMM Radio, producing work for external clients to build an impressive portfolio. Second year students ENTRY REQUIREMENTS film and media content and helping with marketing events and campaigns. Students form the JAMM radio management See page 19 for details. exhibit their end-of-year show reels at the team and you will be able to choose the Highbury Creative Showcase, an event role which best fits your skills. Students WHAT NEXT? designed to celebrate creative work from exhibit their end-of-year show reels at the Most students progress on to the Level 3 all areas of the College. Highbury Creative Showcase, an event BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative designed to celebrate creative work from Media Practice or Level 3 Diploma in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS all areas of the College. Art & Design. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. Most students progress on to the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative WHAT NEXT? Media Practice. Upon completing this course, you could progress to university or an apprenticeship. You could go on to work in television, film, advertising, radio, public relations, digital media or social media content management.

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ELECTRICIANS PROVIDE BUILDINGS WITH ENERGY TO LIGHT ROOMS, HEAT WATER AND POWER DEVICES. THEY INSTALL, INSPECT AND TEST ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, MAKING SURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY AND SAFELY. AS AN ELECTRICIAN, YOU COULD BE MAINTAINING TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS IN HOMES, SHOPS AND OFFICES. SOME ELECTRICIANS WORK WITH RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY OR FIBRE- OPTICS. OTHERS SERVICE MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS, STREET LIGHTING OR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, OR WORK ON ENGINEERING PROJECTS.

Our courses cover everything you need to know about the COURSES: electrical industry. Our qualifications have been developed by the top awarding bodies, including City & Guilds and EAL, the LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Sector Skills Council and the Industry Training Board for the LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION construction industry. LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION You will learn at Highbury Northarbour Centre, which is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic working environments. Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are encouraged ADDITIONAL SHORT COURSES to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community. INCLUDE: We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING (PAT) GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications 18TH EDITION if required. SOLAR PV (PHOTOVOLTAIC)

61 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK ELECTRICAL LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTALLATION

DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? The course is designed for those wanting The course is designed to give you the This course is perfect if you have to learn the basic skills and knowledge fundamental knowledge and skill set to completed the Level 2 Diploma and wish to involved in electrical installation. This level become a professional electrician. This take the next step in becoming a qualified is ideal if you are starting out and want course is popular with new entrants to the electrician. a basic understanding of the electrical industry or existing workers wishing to gain industry and on successful completion can recognised qualifications. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? support you in your progression to the Units include: Level 2 Diploma. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: health and safety WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? fundamental principles and requirements health and safety Units include: of environmental technology systems principles of electrical science structure of the construction industry principles of electrical science electrical installation technologies fundamental safe working practices fault diagnosis and rectification installing and wiring systems and inspection, testing and commissioning environmental and sustainability enclosures measures in domestic dwellings electrical systems design communication skills. site preparation for working in the career awareness. construction industry THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF electrical installation wiring and During the course, you will complete a terminations one-week work experience placement During the course, you will complete a one-week work experience placement fabrication techniques for electrical within the industry. You will have the within the industry. You will have the installation opportunity to take part in College-based projects and will be encouraged and opportunity to take part in College-based electrical science and technology supported to take part in both local and projects and will be encouraged and national competitions. Trips to trade shows, supported to take part in both local and manufacturers and visits from industry national competitions. Trips to trade shows, THE FUN STUFF specialists are also included in the course. manufacturers and visits from industry specialists are also included in the course. During this course, you will complete a one-week work experience placement ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS within industry. You will have the See page 19 for details. opportunity to take part in College-based See page 19 for details. projects and will be encouraged and WHAT NEXT? supported to take part in both local and WHAT NEXT? national competitions. Trips to trade shows, Most students progress on to the Level 3 Upon successful completion of the course manufacturers and visits from industry Diploma in Electrical Installation or into an there are a number of short courses specialists are also included in the course. apprenticeship. available at Highbury to develop your skills further. Most students progress into ENTRY REQUIREMENTS employment or on to an apprenticeship. See page 19 for details. A career as an electrician is generally well- paid and the average salary nationwide WHAT NEXT? is approximately £30,000 per annum. On successful completion students can Employers will expect you to be self- progress on to the Level 2 Diploma motivated and have excellent customer in Electrical Installation or into an service skills. apprenticeship.

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FROM DRILLING THE BOTTOM OF THE SEABED, DESIGNING ECO-FRIENDLY MOTOR ENGINES AND DEVELOPING NEW MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, EVERY PART OF OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES INVOLVES SOME SORT OF ENGINEERING. AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE, YOU COULD LEARN TO BE A PART OF THAT INDUSTRY.

We offer a range of technical engineering subjects covering COURSES: engineering manufacturing, electronics and boatbuilding. LEVEL 2 C&G DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING You’ll study various practical and theoretical engineering elements before specialising. LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING

In our modern facilities, you’ll work on the latest training systems LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING in our fully equipped workshops. All of our tutors have worked LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING (BOATBUILDING) professionally as engineers and bring with them skills and expertise from a variety of engineering disciplines. LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN MARINE ENGINEERING (BOATBUILDING)

We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending LEVEL 4 HNC IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve (PART-TIME) your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. LEVEL 4 HNC IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (PART-TIME)

LEVEL 5 HND IN GENERAL ENGINEERING (PART-TIME)

“As part of the course, I worked at Mitie for around six weeks. The placement was great because it gave me the experience I need in the workplace whereas in college we concentrate more on the theory.”

KIRSTY FERRAND Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Currently: Studying engineering at Kingston University London

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DURATION One year DURATION One year ENGINEERING LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is ideal for students who This course is designed to be the first INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT wish to enhance their employability and year of the Extended Diploma. The course gain knowledge of both mechanical and is ideal for students who wish to develop WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? electrical engineering. their skills and progress to university and/ This course follows on from the Level 3 or a career in engineering. Diploma. During this year, you will develop WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? your knowledge and skills further and Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? become ready for progression to higher Units include: education, university or employment. working in engineering engineering principles principles of engineering technology WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? delivery of engineering processes safely principles of manufacturing technology Units include: as a team using bench fitting techniques a specialist engineering project engineering product design and maintenance of mechanical devices manufacture microcontroller systems for engineers and equipment applied commercial and quality principles calculus to solve engineering problems maintaining electrical equipment in engineering pneumatic and hydraulic systems and systems electronic devices and circuits electrical machines constructing, testing and fault-finding maintenance of mechanical systems electronic circuits. electronic measurement and testing engineering maintenance and condition of circuits THE FUN STUFF monitoring techniques. mechanical measurement and inspection During the course, you will have the technology opportunity to listen to expert guest THE FUN STUFF electrical power distribution and speakers, go on industry visits and have the During the course, you will have the transmission. chance to enter competitions, including the opportunity to listen to expert guest IET Student of the Year and WorldSkills. speakers, go on industry visits and have THE FUN STUFF You will also complete a one-week work the chance to enter competitions, including placement within the industry. the IET Student of the Year Award and During the course, you will have the WorldSkills. You will also complete a one- opportunity to listen to expert guest speakers, go on industry visits and have ENTRY REQUIREMENTS week work placement within the industry. the chance to enter competitions, including See page 19 for details. the IET Student of the Year Award and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WorldSkills. You will also complete a 45- WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. day work placement within the industry. The majority of students progress on to the Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering or WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS start an apprenticeship. Most students will progress on to the Level See page 19 for details. 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. WHAT NEXT? Many of our students have progressed into employment in the local engineering industry, or gained promotion in their workplace. Others have secured apprenticeships or gone on to further engineering-related study.

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT Learners will be introduced to the scope and opportunities offered within the wider WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? boatbuilding and marine sector. They will This course is designed for students develop a range of transferable skills over a interested in a career in boatbuilding cross section of production, manufacturing, or marine engineering. The course service and construction sectors which will develop your skills and provide a are valued by employers and therefore solid foundation for further study or increase their employability skills. employment.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include:

introduction to the marine industry work methods, including using specialist equipment and minimising principles of boatbuilding technology hazards and risks business improvement techniques identifying and responding to yacht and boatbuilding assembly and customer needs sub-assembly planning and setting up projects interior installation and fitting out manufacturing, assembling, of boats. disassembling and repairing components THE FUN STUFF fitting out and finishing boats During the course, you will listen to expert supporting commissioning of the boat. guest speakers, go on industry visits and have the chance to enter competitions, THE FUN STUFF including the IET Student of the Year Award During the course, you will listen to expert and WorldSkills. You will also complete guest speakers, go on industry visits and a one-week work placement within the have the chance to enter competitions, industry. including the IET Student of the Year Award and WorldSkills. You will also ENTRY REQUIREMENTS complete a 45-day work placement within See page 19 for details. the industry.

WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Most students progress on to the Level 3 See page 19 for details. Diploma in Marine Engineering or into an apprenticeship. WHAT NEXT? Many of our students have progressed into employment in the local engineering industry or gained promotion in their workplace. Others have secured apprenticeships or gone on to further engineering-related study at higher education and university.

65 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK ENGINEERING (INC. MARINE) LEVEL 4 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 HNC IN ELECTRICAL HNC IN MECHANICAL HND IN GENERAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING (PART-TIME) (PART-TIME) (PART-TIME) DURATION One day per week over DURATION One evening per week two years DURATION One evening per over two years LOCATION Highbury Campus week over two years LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is aimed at students wanting to This course is for students who have continue their education through applied completed a Level 4 HNC in Engineering This course is aimed at students wanting learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide- or have relevant experience in the to continue their education through ranging study of the engineering sector industry and wish to ‘top-up’ to a Level 5 applied learning. Higher Nationals provide and are designed for students who wish to qualification. a wide-ranging study of the engineering pursue a career in mechanical engineering. sector and are designed for students who Ideally you will have completed a Level 3 wish to pursue a career in electrical or WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Diploma in Engineering or have relevant electronic engineering. Ideally you will Units include: experience in the industry. have completed a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or have relevant experience in professional engineering management WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? the industry. further mathematics Units include: lean manufacturing WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? engineering design manufacturing systems engineering Units include: engineering maths and science utilisation of electrical power engineering design managing a professional engineering industrial services engineering maths and science project a research project. managing a professional mechanical principles engineering project fundamentals of thermodynamics and THE FUN STUFF electrical and electronic principles heat engines During the course, you will have the opportunity to listen to expert guest quality and process improvement engineering management speakers and have the chance to enter electronic circuits and devices quality and process improvement. competitions, including the IET Student engineering management. of the Year Award and WorldSkills. THE FUN STUFF

THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will have the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunity to listen to expert guest During the course, you will have the See page 19 for details. speakers and have the chance to enter opportunity to listen to expert guest competitions, including the IET Student speakers, and have the chance to enter of the Year Award and WorldSkills. WHAT NEXT? competitions, including the IET Student The Level 5 HND can lead to a variety of of the Year Award and WorldSkills. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS degree programmes, including engineering, production, manufacturing and operations See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS engineering. Starting salaries in engineering See page 19 for details. begin at around £27,000 per year, while WHAT NEXT? senior engineers can earn upwards of WHAT NEXT? Successful completion of this course £110,000 per year. The average salary for allows progression to both managerial and all engineers working in the UK is close to Successful completion of this course technical positions as a senior technician £40,000 per year. allows progression to both managerial and or technician engineer in many areas technical positions as a senior technician associated with electrical and electronic or technician engineer in many areas engineering. Many students progress to associated with electrical and electronic Level 5 HND or degree-level study. engineering. Many students progress to You will also be eligible to join professional Level 5 HND or degree-level study. bodies such as the Institution of You will also be eligible to join professional Engineering and Technology (IET). bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

HIGHBURY’S POPULAR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS AGED 16-18 AND ADULTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH.

We have years of experience of high-quality teaching in this area WHERE WILL I LEARN AND WHO WILL and we are accredited by the British Council, reflecting both the quality of teaching and student support we provide. TEACH ME?

To ensure you join the right course we will assess your English and You will be based at the Highbury Arundel Centre in the heart choose the right level for you. of Portsmouth, plus you will have access to Canvas, our virtual learning environment for learning at home. All our teachers are passionate about their subject and will support you to achieve your WHAT WILL I LEARN? goals. You’ll also benefit from the knowledge and experience of regular guest speakers. You’ll practise and develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Activities and assignments will help improve your English vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronunciation. WHAT ELSE DO THE COURSES INCLUDE? Our courses also cover things like computer skills, work and study skills, and citizenship (ESOL). You’ll learn in a vibrant atmosphere where you could take part in activities such as multi-cultural days, visits to nearby attractions, cinema trips, social events and sports.

“I enjoy learning English and learning with others. My teacher is very nice and friendly. If we don’t understand we can easily ask her and she will explain it to us very nicely. I’ve made many friends on this course. I was not very confident about speaking English but now I think I am quite confident and I’ve also improved my writing a lot.”

MUMINA AKTHER | ESOL

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ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) – ABSOLUTE LANGUAGES (ESOL)

BEGINNERS DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre OCN Level 1 Certificate in Progression College Certificate in improving language skills at Entry 1 Pearson Edexcel Skills for Life ESOL Level 1 City & Guilds ESOL qualifications at Entry 1 Functional Skills Maths To join this programme you must have passed all Entry 3 ESOL qualifications.

ENTRY – LEVEL 1 2 LEVEL 2 RESOLVE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER DURATION One year LANGUAGES (ESOL) LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre DURATION One year A course for 16-18 year olds with English as a second LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre language. Course includes ESOL English, maths, employability and work experience. OCN Level 1 Diploma in Progression

Please see page 76 for more information. Pearson Edexcel Skills for Life ESOL Level 2 Functional Skills Maths You’ll be given tutorials and careers guidance to help you progress on your chosen pathway. Successful candidates have gone on to Access to HE programmes, business administration, computing and health & social care. ENTRY – LEVEL 1 2 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) – BEGINNERS TO PRE-INTERMEDIATE

DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre WHAT NEXT? At the end of each course you can progress to the next level of City & Guilds ESOL qualifications – certificates in English skills ESOL course. After completing the Level 2, you could go on to which can be used for employment apply for Access to Higher Education programmes to allow you to Functional Skills Maths progress to university, complete a vocational Level 3 qualification or go straight into employment.

FOR ANYONE WITH A FLAIR FOR FASHION, HIGHBURY OFFERS A RANGE OF CHALLENGING, HANDS-ON AND EXCITING COURSES. OUR QUALIFICATIONS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH STRUCTURED PATHWAYS THAT SUPPORT YOU TO PROGRESS ON TO UNIVERSITY OR THE WORKPLACE.

Our facilities include a specialist pattern cutting and sewing studio, You will also have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades art and design studios with areas for screen printing, textiles and or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. 3D design, a photographic darkroom and modern classrooms with valuable creative software. COURSES: The course consists of a diverse range of skills and techniques LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN FASHION that are delivered through an intense timetable of masterclasses, practical demonstrations and student-led sessions that allow you LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN FASHION to build an advanced portfolio of fashion-based practice. All briefs are delivered by industry professionals with lectures delivered by working practitioners, photographers, stylists and designers.

“To this day I still remember the lessons I’ve learnt from college, it made a massive impact on me now as a designer as it was the first stepping-stone into my career. Truly, I am so grateful for everything Highbury has taught me.”

CABRINI ROY Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion Currently: London College of Fashion graduate and owner of Cabrini Roy London

69 DONE FASHION LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN FASHION BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN FASHION

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? The course is aimed at students who wish to develop a portfolio of This is the continuation of the Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Fashion work to allow them to progress on to the Level 3 and is for those who wish to develop their skills at a higher level. BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion. You will be guided through a This course is designed to develop your portfolio and help you to series of professionally based masterclasses and design challenges progress to university or into industry. through researching, designing and making a series of garments of increasing complexity. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: contextual influences in art, design and fashion application, exploration and realisation in fashion visual recording in art and design personal and professional development materials, techniques and processes pattern development ideas and concepts through fashion production techniques design methods garment production fashion media and technology fashion presentation techniques. pattern construction fashion promotion. THE FUN STUFF At the end of the year, your final collection will respond to a theme; THE FUN STUFF previous themes include 1940s women’s wear, Ancient Egypt and At the end of the year, your final collection will respond to film noir. Alongside your study you will also complete a 45-day a theme; previous themes include corsetry, 1940s women’s work placement within a fashion or clothing environment. Students wear and Japanese fashion. Alongside your study, you will also exhibit their end-of-year final collections at the annual Fashion complete a one-week work placement within a fashion or clothing Show, judged by leading industry professionals. The Fashion Show environment, and attend industry events and exhibitions, including is part of the Highbury Creative Showcase, an event designed to London Fashion Week. Students exhibit their end-of-year final celebrate creative work from all areas of the College. collections at the annual Fashion Show, judged by leading industry professionals. The Fashion Show is part of the Highbury Creative ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Showcase, an event designed to celebrate creative work from all See page 19 for details. areas of the College.

WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are many opportunities for people with good design skills. See page 19 for details. You could work as a fashion or textile designer or use your technical skills in design and product development as well as work WHAT NEXT? in visual merchandising or photography. A junior designer can go on Most students will progress on to the Level 3 BTEC Extended to earn around £25,000 a year, and senior designers can pick up Diploma in Fashion. £42,000 to £85,000+.

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ARE YOU CREATIVE? DO YOU HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL, PLUS A LOVE OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS? IF SO, HIGHBURY CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN DEVELOPING YOUR DESIGN SKILLS USING FLOWERS AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS.

Floristry within the UK economy earns more than £2.2 billion COURSES: every year. If you choose to study with us, you could go on trips to wholesalers within the UK and in the Netherlands, while getting LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY hands-on training. Our lecturers have many years of experience in LEVEL 3 ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY the industry and we offer lots of work experience opportunities. LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY (PART-TIME) You will have a balance of practical and theory skills, which include the latest design, methods and specialist techniques in wedding designs, sympathy designs, hand-ties, floral arrangements and botany displays. You will also have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required.

“I can honestly say studying floristry at Highbury changed my life. My tutor was fantastic and inspired me so much. I’m now able to earn a living doing something I love.”

KALLIE LEWIS Studied: Level 4 Higher Diploma in Professional Floristry Currently: Florist at Lee Florist, Lee-on-the-Solent

71 FLORISTRY LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY (PART-TIME) DURATION One year DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year DURATION 18 months LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is designed for those WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? considering floristry as a career. It will The course is suitable for all ages and The course is suitable for those that have introduce you to some of the main floristry suitable for those that have successfully successfully achieved the Level 3 Diploma techniques and the floristry industry. achieved the Level 2 Diploma or have and are currently working in the industry. relevant floristry experience (minimum five You should demonstrate commitment to WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? years). the subject and a passion for the industry. Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? introduction to art and design for florists Units include: Units include: identifying, checking and monitoring the quality of incoming cut materials principles of health and safety botanical concepts and practices identifying and maintaining the condition undertake and review work related historical studies for floristry of plants and planted designs experience in the land-based industries floral event practices creating floristry designs principles of the creative design process business practices for floristry creating funeral designs plant and flower care marketing and promotion for floristry creating floral arrangements Tied floral designs technical floristry skills - tied designs creating wedding designs with floral floral designs in a medium technical floristry skills - wired and glued materials wired floral designs designs display of floristry goods glued floral designs technical floristry skills - designs in introduction to working in the floristry mediums business management and marketing industry technical floristry skills - design trends. trends in the floristry industry introduction to function decorating using floral displays. event floristry THE FUN STUFF This course provides the student with an THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF opportunity to experiment and find their Students will have the opportunity to Students will have the opportunity to own creative style. We will push designs complete work experience at local florists complete work experience at local florists to the limits using unusual sundries and and work on live projects, creating floral and work on live projects, creating floral natural materials. Students can work on displays for local events and private displays for local events and private live projects, creating floral displays for clients. Students also exhibit their end- clients. Students also exhibit their end- local events and private clients. Students of-year projects at the Highbury Creative of-year projects at the Highbury Creative also exhibit their end-of-year projects at Showcase, an event designed to celebrate Showcase, an event designed to celebrate the Highbury Creative Showcase, an event creative work from all areas of the College. creative work from all areas of the College. designed to celebrate creative work from all areas of the College. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? You could develop your skills further on the As a florist, with experience and the right WHAT NEXT? Level 3 Diploma in Floristry or go straight combination of design and buying skills, As a florist with a Level 4 qualification, into employment or an apprenticeship. you could start your own business. You you will have lots of new opportunities could progress on to the part-time Level available to you like: starting your own 4 qualification at Highbury, and move into business, managing a floristry business, areas such as freelance floral decoration, starting a teaching career, demonstrating, floral design, exhibition work, teaching judging, writing books for the industry and or international demonstration work. freelancing. You will have HDF after your Experienced florists, buyers and flower name, which will give you something to wholesalers can earn £16,000 to £25,000 feel really proud of! You can earn in excess a year – and managers even more. of £25,000 a year.

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IF YOU DIDN’T GET THE RESULTS YOU WANTED AT SCHOOL AND FEEL LIKE YOU’RE NOT ACHIEVING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL, IT’S NOT TOO LATE; OUR FOUNDATION PATHWAYS COURSES COULD BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED.

At Highbury, we offer a range of Level 1 study programmes, COURSES: including construction, IT, health & social care, childcare and sport. Our experienced teachers give you the time you need to build your LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO ART & DESIGN confidence and self-esteem so that you feel ready to progress. LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS You’ll have the chance to work with others on community projects LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE and you’ll develop practical job search and interview skills. LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY We’ll also help you to identify future opportunities both at college and in employment. Each course also includes maths, English, work LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO SPORTS AND ACTIVE LEISURE (INC. LEVEL 1 experience and employability skills, which will help you achieve AWARD IN THE PRINCIPLES OF COACHING SPORT) your future career goals. LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO VOCATIONAL STUDIES RESOLVE

73 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK FOUNDATION PATHWAYS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO PATHWAY TO PATHWAY TO HEALTH ART & DESIGN CHILDCARE & EARLY & SOCIAL CARE

DURATION One year YEARS DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for people wanting to WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who develop their artistic skills and is designed have a general interest in health and social This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who to help you progress on to a higher level care and wish to develop their maths and have a general interest in childcare and creative course. From the outset, we aim English levels to access higher vocationally wish to develop their maths and English to improve your existing creative skills and related courses. levels to access higher vocationally related introduce you to many new and innovative courses. approaches to making art. You will get to WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? experiment with lots of different materials WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: and processes. Units include: job opportunities in health and social care WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? understanding play Units include: the importance of healthy eating supporting children’s learning through and drinking introduction to materials, processes and sensory play activities equality and inclusion in health and skills human growth and development social care introduction to contextual research understanding safeguarding in early principles and values in health and introduction to communication skills years social care solving 2D and 3D problems practical health and safety when with introduction to mental health young children solving time-based creative problems. awareness of protection and physical activities for young children safeguarding in health and social care. THE FUN STUFF developing skills for listening to children. During the course, you will have the THE FUN STUFF opportunity to work on live projects THE FUN STUFF Throughout your course, you will have for real clients giving you professional Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend enrichment experience. In recent years students the opportunity to attend enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally worked on a live project, designing artwork sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. You will also contribute to for display within the College study areas. based projects. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising Students also enjoyed visits to galleries and the planning and delivery of fundraising events. You will enjoy regular vocationally exhibitions including the V&A Museum and events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional visits and take part Tate Modern. Students exhibit their end- relevant professional visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the of-year design projects at the Highbury in real-life work experience giving you the extra skills and knowledge needed in your Creative Showcase, an event designed to extra skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. celebrate creative work from all areas of chosen field. the College. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? This course is the perfect stepping This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables The majority of students progress on to stone to further education and enables progression into further vocational courses, the Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art & Design progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or an apprenticeship. In the or Level 2 Diploma in Digital Media & traineeships or an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an Photography. final term of this course, you will have an opportunity to study towards a vocationally opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award that will further relevant Level 2 Award that will further enable your progression to a higher-level enable your progression to a higher-level course. course.

CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK 74 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO PATHWAY TO SPORT PATHWAY TO INFORMATION & ACTIVE LEISURE VOCATIONAL STUDIES (INC. LEVEL 1 AWARD IN THE TECHNOLOGY DURATION One year PRINCIPLES OF COACHING SPORT) DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who have a general interest in a range of subject This course is for those aged 16 to 19 WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? areas and are finding it difficult to chose who have a general interest in IT or This course is designed for students aged which pathway to specialise in. computing and wish to develop their 16 to 19 who have a general interest in maths and English levels to access higher Sport and wish to progress into the field. vocationally related courses. The programme is also designed to develop WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? students who wish to train in the sport Units include: industry but do not have the required WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? sport maths and English levels to access other Units include: vocationally related programmes. health & social care word processing art & design WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? presentation software digital skills Units include: IT user fundamentals automotive. improving productivity taking part in sport THE FUN STUFF setting up an IT system and optimising taking part in exercise Throughout your course, you will have the system performance. job opportunities in sport and opportunity to attend enrichment sessions active leisure and to take part in vocationally based THE FUN STUFF how the body works projects. You will also contribute to the Throughout your course, you will have planning and delivery of fundraising events. health and nutrition the opportunity to attend enrichment You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant sessions and to take part in vocationally planning own fitness programme professional visits and take part in real-life based projects. You will also contribute to sport and active leisure project. work experience giving you the extra skills the planning and delivery of fundraising and knowledge needed in your chosen events. You will enjoy regular vocationally Level 1 Award in the Principles of field. relevant professional visits and take part Coaching Sport. in real-life work experience giving you the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS extra skills and knowledge needed in your THE FUN STUFF chosen field. Throughout your course, you will have No formal entry requirements are the opportunity to attend enrichment necessary but a positive attitude to learning is needed. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS sessions and to take part in vocationally See page 19 for details. based projects. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising WHAT NEXT? events. You will enjoy regular vocationally On successful completion of this course WHAT NEXT? relevant professional visits and take part you could start to consider the next step in This course is the perfect stepping in real-life work experience giving you the your educational journey with one of our stone to further education and enables extra skills and knowledge needed in your Level 2 Awards that will further enable your progression into further vocational courses, chosen field. progression to a higher-level course or an traineeships or an apprenticeship. In the apprenticeship. final term of this course, you will have an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award that will further See page 19 for details. enable your progression to a higher-level course. WHAT NEXT? This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award that will further enable your progression to a higher-level course.

75 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK LEVEL 1 RESOLVE

DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is designed for 16 to 19-year-old students with English as a second language who wish to progress on to an adult ESOL course or vocational programme. Resolve is a preparation course that aims to engage and assist students to develop the essential attitude and English language skills needed to progress on to a vocational college course or an apprenticeship.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? The course includes:

ESOL Skills for Life qualification in reading, writing, speaking and listening Functional Skills or GCSE in maths employability skills real-life work experience.

THE FUN STUFF Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or an apprenticeship.

“Thanks to my Pathways course, my maths and English has improved a lot and I was able to start the Level 2 course. My teachers are very good because they’re funny, they understand us and we have a really good time.”

STEEVEN GONZALAS Studied: Foundation Pathways (Resolve) Currently: Studying for a Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art & Design

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT? OUR PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE, AND WILL IMPROVE YOUR CONFIDENCE AND LIFE CHANCES.

Our students learn by doing. Real-life activities include working within our own enterprises, becoming independent travellers and gaining employability skills through our partnerships with local employers. Our students succeed at an amazing pace and gain the skills and confidence to move on to interesting lives outside the College. Programmes run over four days a week.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE WHAT WILL I LEARN? AVAILABLE? While on the programme, you’ll learn the skills, knowledge and positive attitudes necessary to live with increased independence, Our qualifications focus on two priority areas: development of such as shopping and household management, budgeting, healthy employability skills and independent living skills. Our programmes eating, using public transport and looking after yourself. You’ll also offer a range of nationally accredited qualifications that recognise learn the skills that will help you to find work in the future, such as achievement and development of skills, knowledge and attitudes timekeeping, following instructions and working with others in a in preparation for progression in life and work. In addition, team (and independently) to solve problems in a safe and we recognise softer skills development on an individual basis effective manner. by awarding College certificates to students demonstrating independent travel and employability skills. Many of our students progress on to professional courses at Highbury College, and throughout the year have the opportunity to operate in different environments to test their ability and future WHERE WILL I LEARN AND WHO WILL commitment - areas include catering, hairdressing and beauty TEACH ME? therapy, carpentry, painting and decorating, retail, customer service and office skills. While with us, you’ll develop skills and awareness At Highbury, we take learning outside the classroom whenever in the following areas: we can. As part of your course, you will work either on site at the College or in the community for at least one day per week, working independent living, budgets and household skills with real employers, from the following vocational areas: cookery – simple, healthy meals

RETAIL CONSERVATION employability and work experience – developing real skills in real work environments HOSPITALITY ART ENTERPRISE personal strengths and qualities – staying safe in college, at OFFICE SKILLS THEATRE home and in the community HORTICULTURE healthy living – identifying ways of staying healthy These opportunities are possible through our partnerships with action planning for the future – maths, English and IT ASDA, The Range, Acorn Community Centre, Stacey Community independent travel training community projects. Centre, Groundlings Theatre and Tavcom Training. Full support is always available, ensuring that these placements are safe, enjoyable ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and beneficial experiences for our students. No formal entry requirements are required although a positive While on the programme, you will also get the opportunity to take attitude to learning is needed. part in a range of community projects and take part in our annual residential trip for Foundation Prospects students.

77 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK FOUNDATION PROSPECTS PRE-ENTRY ENTRY 2 ENTRY 2 VALUE INTRODUCTION TO CONNECT EMPLOYMENT DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? A specialist programme for students with a WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? A specialist programme for students with autism. learning difficulty or disability who require A specialist programme for students intensive support with their maths and looking to develop their employability skills. English skills.

ENTRY 3 ENTRY LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 ROUTE TO EMPLOYMENT LEVEL 1 PROGRESS TO

DURATION One year SAIL EMPLOYMENT LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is suitable for young adults WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? who want to learn the skills necessary to This course is suitable for students who This course is suitable for young adults gain employment but still need a high level wish to develop independent living skills. who want to progress into vocational areas. of support to acquire the confidence to work unaided.

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP INDEPENDENCE BALANCE

DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre LOCATION Highbury Arundel Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This is a course for young adults who want A full-time programme for students primarily This course is for people aged 25 or over to develop their work skills. aged 25 or over. and prepares students for their future employment opportunities.

“I think Highbury is incredible and my course is very interesting. The way they treat people at Highbury makes it feel like a home from home. I have learnt how to be around people – I find it easier to talk to people now. I now know how to speak up for myself. It’s given me a lot more confidence.”

GARY DAVIES Foundation Prospects and Art 4 Work Team Member

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YOU WILL BE TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED STAFF IN OUR FULLY EQUIPPED TRAINING SALONS. LEARNING IS THROUGH A MIXTURE OF PRACTICAL, THEORY AND ONLINE TUTORING.

Our very own Eden Salon is open to the public, giving you valuable COURSES: hands-on experience while training. Industry speakers also regularly visit to give demonstrations of new treatments and techniques. LEVEL 1 VTCT DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

You will have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, training LEVEL 2 VTCT DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY SPECIALIST TECHNIQUES academies and product launches. In addition, you’re encouraged LEVEL 2 VTCT DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING to enter competitions, including WorldSkills and our annual LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN BARBERING Hairdressing and Make-up Show, which allows you to showcase your work at regional and national levels. LEVEL 3 VTCT DIPLOMA IN MASSAGE THERAPY LEVEL 3 VTCT DIPLOMA IN WOMEN’S HAIRDRESSING All our courses include presentation and business skills, customer service and health and safety. You will also study employability and enterprise skills. Depending on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required.

79 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 VTCT DIPLOMA IN VTCT DIPLOMA IN VTCT DIPLOMA HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY SPECIALIST IN WOMEN’S

DURATION One year TECHNIQUES HAIRDRESSING LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is the perfect launch pad WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? for anyone who would like to work as a This course is for anyone wishing to This course is suitable for students professional hair stylist. Working in our become a professional beauty therapist, interested in a career in hairdressing. commercial salon you will learn a wide make-up artist or nail technician and would Ideally you will have previous knowledge range of industry-standard treatments, like to learn new skills to unlock future and/or qualifications in hairdressing. developing your customer and earning potential in a thriving and business awareness. lucrative industry. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: shampoo and conditioning shampoo and conditioning hair cutting, styling and basic colouring facial skincare treatment techniques temporary colour enhancing eyebrows and lashes theme-based project customer service waxing salon experience effective teamwork manicure and pedicure customer service. blow-drying salon reception and client care plaiting and twisting. THE FUN STUFF make-up All students work one day a week in the creating images and display stock. THE FUN STUFF salon to enhance their customer service All students benefit from a one-day-per- and salon skills. Students are encouraged THE FUN STUFF week work placement to enhance their and supported to take part in local customer service and salon skills. You will have the opportunity to go on and national competitions, including national and international visits. Alongside WorldSkills. You will have the opportunity valuable work experience placements, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to go on national and international visits. students also take part in a variety of Alongside valuable work experience See page 19 for details. voluntary and charitable activities, placements, students also take part in including Nurses Day at the Queen a variety of voluntary and charitable WHAT NEXT? Alexandra Hospital, Victorious Festival, activities, including Nurses Day at the Upon successful completion of this course, community events and many more. Queen Alexandra Hospital, Victorious most students progress on to the Level 2 Students are encouraged and supported to Festival, community events and many VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing or take part in local and national competitions, more. start an apprenticeship. including WorldSkills. Additional courses covering spray tan, Henna brows, gel nails ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and lash enhancements may be available. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. Most students progress on to the Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, WHAT NEXT? an advanced apprenticeship or go directly Most students progress on to Level 3 into employment. Possible careers include VTCT Diploma in Massage Therapy, an barber, bridal hair stylist, junior stylist and apprenticeship or directly into employment. colour technician. Possible careers include make-up artist, beauty consultant and beauty therapist.

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DURATION One year MASSAGE THERAPY WOMEN’S LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year HAIRDRESSING LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? LOCATION Highbury Campus This course is suitable for students WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? interested in a career in barbering/men's This course is for anyone wishing to WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? hairdressing. become a professional massage therapist. This course is suitable for students WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? progressing from the Level 2 VTCT WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Diploma in Women's Hairdressing and will Units include: Units include: help you to advance your skills, creative advise and consult with clients techniques and career opportunities in the body massage hairdressing industry. create basic outlines and detailing in hair Indian head massage clipper maintenance pre-blended aromatherapy WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? cut facial hair to shape using basic Units include: stone therapy treatments techniques origins of massage creative hair cutting cut men’s hair using basic techniques personal health and wellbeing. colour correction dry and finish men’s hair creative styling skills hair tonics THE FUN STUFF advanced hair and scalp analysis health, safety and hygiene All students gain valuable salon experience to enhance their customer service and consultation skills. shampoo, condition and treat the hair salon skills. Students are encouraged and and scalp. supported to take part in local and national THE FUN STUFF competitions, including WorldSkills. You All students work one day a week in the THE FUN STUFF will have the opportunity to go on national salon to enhance their customer service Students are encouraged and supported to and international visits. Alongside valuable and salon skills. Students are encouraged take part in local and national competitions, work experience placements, students and supported to take part in local including WorldSkills. Alongside valuable also take part in a variety of voluntary and national competitions, including work experience placements, you will and charitable activities, including Nurses WorldSkills. Alongside valuable work also take part in a variety of voluntary Day at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, experience placements, students also take and charitable activities, including Nurses Victorious Festival, community events and part in a variety of voluntary and charitable Day at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, many more. activities, including Nurses Day at the Victorious Festival, community events and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Victorious many more. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Festival, community events and many more. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS During the course, there are a number See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? of short courses available to upskill in Upon successful completion of this course, specialist areas, such as spray tanning, hair WHAT NEXT? you could progress on to an apprenticeship extensions and gel polish. Students may choose to develop their or employment in a variety of settings knowledge and skills further by completing including salons, cruise ships, health farms, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS a specialist qualification at Level 3, fitness and spa centres or you may wish to See page 19 for details. broaden their skills and progress in to work as a freelance professional. Womens Hairdressing or go directly in to employment. Possible careers include WHAT NEXT? junior men’s hairdresser/barber in a variety Once completed, this course can lead of contexts. directly into employment, including becoming a senior stylist/barber, cruise liner stylist, TV/film/magazine stylist or colouring/cutting specialist.

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“I’ve already recommended Highbury to other people because it develops your confidence so much and your tutors are always there to help you out. Eden Salons are good because you get experience with the public and you can build up regulars.”

PHOEBE FERRIN Studied: Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy Currently: Owner of Beauty by Phoeb

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ARE YOU LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE’S LIFE? WANTING TO HELP VULNERABLE PEOPLE, BEING A GOOD COMMUNICATOR AND HAVING A FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO WORK ARE ALL QUALITIES THAT HELP YOU START A GREAT CAREER WITHIN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INDUSTRY.

At Highbury College, you’ll be able to study in a residential care COURSES: type of environment and simulated hospital ward. The College has its own care agency, which offers placement opportunities to our LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE healthcare students with the potential of employment post study. LEVEL 2 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Work placements are a vital part of all courses and are tailored LEVEL 3 NCFE CACHE TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH & to meet the needs of individual students. As a result, placements SOCIAL CARE require a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Staff LEVEL 3 NCFE CACHE TECHNICAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH have extensive vocational expertise and a thorough knowledge of & SOCIAL CARE current methods and legislation. LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required.

“The Nurse Cadet programme has given me an advantage over the other students on my degree, preparing me for both university and life as a healthcare professional.”

THOMAS BAMFORD Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care and Nurse Cadet Currently: Optometry Degree Student at Plymouth University

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DURATION One year HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who have a general interest WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? in health and social care and wish to develop their maths and This course gives you the skills and knowledge to start a English levels to access higher vocationally related courses. career helping young adults, adults with specific needs, people with disabilities and the elderly. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? job opportunities in health and social care Units include: the importance of healthy eating and drinking equality, diversity and rights in health & social care equality and inclusion in health and social care human growth & development principles and values in health and social care safeguarding & protection in health & social care introduction to mental health communication in health & social care awareness of protection and safeguarding in health infection prevention and control in health & social care and social care. anatomy and physiology for health and social care THE FUN STUFF working in health & social care. Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend THE FUN STUFF enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising Students have the opportunity to undertake placements within the events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional charity, social and health sectors. Students are also encouraged to visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra participate in National Health Service campaigns raising awareness skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. amongst fellow students. Students will have the opportunity to attend course-related trips within the local area and further afield. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an on to a full-time Level 3 health & social care qualification, an opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award apprenticeship or into employment within the health and social that will further enable your progression to a higher-level course. care sector such as: care support workers in adult residential settings

healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments

care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services

community-based support workers.

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT The cache programme is an ideal progression route from Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and gives you the support to build WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? your knowledge and understanding of the health and care sector. The course leads on from the Level 3 CACHE Technical Certificate in Health & Social Care and continues to give you the support to WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? build your knowledge and understanding of the health and care Units include: sector. equality, diversity and rights in health & social care WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? human growth & development Units include: safeguarding and protection in health & social care empowerment in health & social care communication in health & social care protection of children, young people and adults in health & infection prevention & control in health & social care social care psychological perspectives in health & social care anatomy and physiology for health & social care sociological perspectives in health & social care research skills for health & social care working in health & social care personal and professional development optional Nurse Cadet Programme (see opposite). optional Nurse Cadet Programme (see opposite).

THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF You’ll spend time in a variety of health and social care settings and You’ll spend time in a variety of health and social care settings and gain experience with a range of age groups and abilities. You will gain experience with a range of age groups and abilities. You will have an opportunity to run projects involving the local community have an opportunity to run projects involving the local community building your skills and knowledge of local care services. Students building your skills and knowledge of local care services. Students are invited to the annual residential trip to Disneyland Paris, are invited to the annual residential trip to Disneyland Paris, alongside other excursions, which include the simulation suite alongside other excursions, which include the simulation suite at the University of Portsmouth. In addition, students are also at the University of Portsmouth. In addition, students are also encouraged to participate in National Health Service and charitable encouraged to participate in National Health Service and charitable campaigns raising awareness amongst fellow students. campaigns raising awareness amongst fellow students.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? Most students progress on to the Level 3 CACHE Technical The CACHE programme focuses on healthcare and social care Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care. pathways for those wanting a step into these careers. This can be through employment opportunities or accessing university or higher level professional programmes.

85 CONTACT US 023 9238 3131 HIGHBURY.AC.UK HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 BTEC DIPLOMA IN HEALTH BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is designed to be the first year of the Extended Diploma and provides a highly specialist work-related BTEC WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? qualification, which could lead to employment within a range This course is for those who have completed the Level 3 Diploma of vocational sectors. It will equip you with the knowledge, and are looking to further develop their knowledge and skill set. understanding and skills to prepare for employment and also provides career development opportunities for anyone already in work. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? anatomy and physiology Units include: enquiries into current research human lifespan development promoting public health working in health & social care physiological disorders and their care meeting individual care and support needs caring for individuals with dementia principles of safe practice in health & social care understanding mental health and wellbeing sociological perspectives psychological perspectives work experience in health & social care supporting individuals with additional needs optional Nurse Cadet Programme (see below). optional Nurse Cadet Programme (see below).

THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF You’ll spend time in a variety of health settings and gain You’ll spend time in a variety of health settings and gain experience with a range of age groups and abilities. Students experience with a range of age groups and abilities. Students are are also encouraged and supported to take part in local and also encouraged and supported to take part in local and national national competitions, including WorldSkills. Students are invited competitions, including WorldSkills. Students are invited to the to the annual residential trip to Disneyland Paris, alongside other annual trip to Disneyland Paris, alongside other excursions, which excursions, which include the simulation suite at the University include the simulation suite at the University of Portsmouth. of Portsmouth. In addition, students are also encouraged to participate in National Health Service and charitable campaigns ENTRY REQUIREMENTS raising awareness amongst fellow students. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. Many students diversify their skills by gaining the additional Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare & Education (see page 52) WHAT NEXT? or progress to university to study a health or social care-related Many students progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in degree. Some students progress on to a traineeship or nursing Health & Social Care. You can also find employment with the sector apprenticeship with QA Hospital or straight into the workplace. or progress onto an apprenticeship.

NURSE CADET PROGRAMME: PRACTICAL WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE If you would like a career in healthcare, this programme is for you! You will have the opportunity to have a variety of work placements including Portsmouth’s QA Hospital, community placements and social care settings.

The two-year Certificate of Fundamental Care programme includes a full-time BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care course (equivalent to three A Levels), with clinical training in our own bespoke facilities as well as work placements. It covers basic clinical nursing skills, including monitoring vital signs, first aid, wound dressing, skin management, infection control, end of life care and continence care.

This programme is designed to enhance your employability skills and raises the profile of your university applications should you choose to go on to a degree course. There is also potential to work with Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and undertake an Apprenticeship in Nursing through the University of Portsmouth.

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ARE YOU THINKING OF MAKING THE JUMP INTO JOURNALISM? OUR AWARD-WINNING NCTJ DIPLOMAS HAVE BEEN PRODUCING SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST JOURNALISTS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.

Some of our past students include BBC journalist John Pienaar, COURSES: Emmy award-winning presenter Mark Austin and TV presenter/ journalist Simon Reeve. More recent graduates are working at The NCTJ DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE News, Southern Daily Echo, Solent News and ITV Meridian. NEWS, PORTSMOUTH OR THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO) At Highbury, you’ll be getting your stories published from the start as we place an emphasis on practical, real-world experience. You’ll pitch ideas, tip-offs and stories to local and national media, while building skills and a portfolio of published work.

Highbury boasts a professional-quality media suite, including a radio studio and high-definition TV production facilities. Our journalism staff are all practising experts, many of whom have held senior positions during their careers.

“The course at Highbury was time well spent in every sense of the word. It is excellent preparation for the industry and worth three times as much as on-the- job experience.”

JOHN PIENAAR Studied: Level 3 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism Currently: BBC Political Editor and Times Radio presenter

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DURATION 28 weeks LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? Highbury’s practical training can give you the edge when it comes to finding work in the media. We have joined forces with The News in Portsmouth and the Southern Daily Echo in Southampton to create amazing opportunities for budding journalists.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include:

news and feature writing shorthand essential public affairs media law multimedia portfolio court reporting video journalism for online.

THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will spend two days each week working in a real newsroom alongside some of the best regional journalists in the business. If you’re interested in broadcast journalism, we can help you gain TV and radio experience, including Portsmouth’s community radio station, Express FM. You could also have the opportunity to host your own show on Highbury’s student radio station, JAMM. You will also have field trip opportunities, including visiting the Houses of Parliament and courts.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You will need at least five 9-4 (A-C) at GCSE level, including maths and English. Ideally you should have also achieved either two A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification such as a BTEC Diploma.

WHAT NEXT? Students normally leave Highbury College for a trainee post and you will be supported in finding work. Wages for junior reporter roles within the local newspaper industry start at around £19,000. It would normally take you between three and five years to work your way up to a national newspaper or broadcaster. “I spent a happy time at Highbury learning the basics of writing, the law, and even shorthand. It says something about the quality of the College that many years later I can still jot down a shopping list using the shorthand I learned at GET SOCIAL! Highbury.” @HIGHBURYJOURNALISMTRAINING SIMON REEVE @HIGHBURYJOURNOS Studied: Level 3 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism Currently: Journalist, TV presenter and author

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PAINTERS AND DECORATORS WORK ON A VARIETY OF PAINTING AND DECORATING JOBS, RANGING FROM SIMPLE HOUSE RENOVATIONS, NEW BUILD HOMES, ALL THE WAY TO MAINTAINING HISTORIC BUILDINGS.

According to the latest Construction Skills Network research, the GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications UK construction industry will need a total of 111,080 painters if required. and decorators by 2021, so there is no better time to embark on a career in painting and decorating. COURSES: You will learn at Highbury Northarbour Centre, which is one of the LEVEL 1 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN MULTI-TRADES largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic working environments. LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PAINTING & DECORATING DIPLOMA IN PAINTING & DECORATING Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are encouraged LEVEL 2 to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community.

We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your

“I really enjoy wallpapering. Northarbour is specifically designed for the construction trades and the facilities are really good. Highbury’s been a great place to make new friends. I like my tutor, he’s got a great sense of humour and puts everyone at ease.”

HARVEY SMITH Studied: Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating Currently: Studying for a Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating

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DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who This course is ideal for students who This course is designed for those students have a general interest in construction and wish to pursue a career in painting and who have already completed the Level 1 wish to develop their maths and English decorating, yet are currently not working Diploma in Painting and Decorating and levels to access higher vocationally related in the industry. want to gain the full Level 2 qualification, courses. It will include a mixture of theory or have been working in the industry and practical sessions in carpentry and WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? previously and can demonstrate their skills joinery, brickwork, plastering, painting and knowledge Units include: and decorating. carrying out safe working practices WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? communicating with others Units include: Units include: introduction to building studies preparation of surfaces responsible work practice health and safety painting complex areas starting work in construction introduction into the various types hanging papers to walls and ceilings health and safety in a practical of paint decorative effects (marbling/graining) environment hanging wall and ceiling papers planning your work plastering techniques textured coatings. access equipment (tower, ladder, trestles, carpentry hand skills THE FUN STUFF steps and low-level platforms). bricklaying skills During the course, you will complete THE FUN STUFF using painting skills. a minimum of 34 hours of on-the-job During the course, you will complete experience within the industry. You will a minimum of 34 hours of on-the-job THE FUN STUFF also have the opportunity to work on many experience within the industry. You will Throughout your course, you will have the live projects, including community and also have the opportunity to work on many opportunity to attend enrichment sessions charitable projects, and benefit from site live projects including community and and to take part in vocationally based visits, industry talks and demonstrations charitable projects and benefit from site projects. You will enjoy regular vocationally from experts. Students will also have an visits, industry talks and demonstrations relevant professional visits and take part opportunity to take part in competitions, from experts. Students will also have an in real-life work experience giving you including WorldSkills and Johnstone's Paint, opportunity to take part in competitions, the extra skills and knowledge needed in Decorator of the Year. including WorldSkills and Johnstone's Paint, your chosen field. There are also a variety Decorator of the Year. of awards for good attendance and a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS committed attitude. See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? See page 19 for details. On successful completion of the Level 1 WHAT NEXT? Diploma in Painting & Decorating, you You could progress on to an apprenticeship WHAT NEXT? could progress on to the Level 2 Diploma or go straight into employment. Starting This course is the perfect stepping in Painting & Decorating or into an wages for painters and decorators can be stone to further education and enables apprenticeship. between £15,000 and £18,000 but with progression into further vocational courses, experience can increase up to £25,000. traineeships or an apprenticeship. Highly experienced painters and decorators can earn between £25,000 and £30,000. After Level 2 or 3 you could continue your learning with an HNC or HND in site management.

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THE PLASTERER IS INDISPENSABLE TO MOST BUILDING SITES, MAKING WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND READY FOR DECORATING. THIS REWARDING CAREER CAN ALSO INCLUDE CREATING ORNAMENTAL PLASTERWORK (SUCH AS CEILING ROSES AND CORNICES) USING A MIXTURE OF PLASTER AND SHORT FIBRES SHAPED WITH MOULDS AND CASTS.

There is no better place to learn than at Highbury Northarbour COURSES: Centre, which is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic LEVEL 1 AWARD/CERTIFICATE IN MULTI-TRADES working environments. LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PLASTERING Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are encouraged LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PLASTERING to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community.

“I liked my course from the start. I like the practical because it’s more hands-on and gets you ready for the workplace. I only knew one person when I first got here. Now I chat to all my classmates here and outside of college. My tutors are nice and know their stuff.”

JAKE CORBEN Studied: Level 1 Diploma in Plastering Currently: Studying a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

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DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who This course is designed for those students This course is aimed at those who have have a general interest in construction and who wish to pursue a career in plastering already completed the Level 1 Diploma in wish to develop their maths and English and who are not currently working in Plastering and are looking to consolidate levels to access higher vocationally related the industry. their knowledge by completing the courses. It will include a mixture of theory Level 2 qualification. and practical sessions in carpentry and WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? joinery, brickwork, plastering, painting Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? and decorating. Units include: understanding how to carry out safe WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? work practices applying plaster materials to external surfaces Units include: introduction to building methods how to fix dry lining and plasterboard responsible work practice introduction to construction technology products to interiors starting work in construction introduction into preparing lay and finish floor screeds background surfaces health and safety in a skim coat plastering. practical environment introduction to plaster materials. plastering techniques THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete carpentry hand skills During the course, you will complete a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job bricklaying skills a minimum of 30 hours of on-the-job experience within the industry. You will experience within the industry. You will using painting skills. also have the opportunity to work on many also have the opportunity to work on many live projects including various community live projects including various community THE FUN STUFF projects and benefit from site visits, projects and benefit from site visits, industry talks and demonstrations from Throughout your course, you will have the industry talks and demonstrations from experts. opportunity to attend enrichment sessions experts. and to take part in vocationally based projects. You will enjoy regular vocationally ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS relevant professional visits and take part See page 19 for details. in real-life work experience giving you See page 19 for details. the extra skills and knowledge needed in WHAT NEXT? your chosen field. There are also a variety WHAT NEXT? On successful completion of the Level 2, of awards for good attendance and a Most students progress on to the Level there may be the opportunity to progress committed attitude. 2 Diploma in Plastering or into an on to further study. You could also take apprenticeship. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS up an apprenticeship or go straight into employment. Starting salaries for plasterers See page 19 for details. can be between £14,000 and £18,000 but with experience could increase to between WHAT NEXT? £18,000 and £25,000. Highly experienced This course is the perfect stepping plasterers can earn around £32,000. stone to further education and enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or an apprenticeship.

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HIGHBURY COLLEGE IS ONE OF THE TOP PROVIDERS OF PLUMBING TRAINING IN THE COUNTRY. WE OFFER FLEXIBLE, HANDS-ON COURSES THAT DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS EXCITING AND EXPANDING SECTOR.

Our courses cover everything you need to know about the We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on plumbing industry. Our qualifications have been developed by your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your the top awarding bodies, including City & Guilds, BPEC and EAL, GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications the Sector Skills Council and the Industry Training Board for the if required. construction industry.

You will learn at Highbury Northarbour Centre, which is one of the COURSES: largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING workshops and realistic working environments. Highbury Northarbour Centre stands out from other training LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING providers as it is equipped to deliver courses with ‘live systems’ in LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING sustainable technologies.

Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are encouraged to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community.

“My course has been really informative and you get to work on more complex things like cylinders, boilers and whole heating systems. It’s been eye- opening because I had no experience in the trade beforehand. It’s great getting into the industry and meeting some potential employers.”

BEN PICKLES Studied: Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Future Plans: To work as a self-employed plumber and gas engineer

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DURATION One year DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This qualification is aimed at students who This qualification is aimed at new entrants This course follows on from the Level want to enter the plumbing industry. into the industry or students progressing 2 Diploma in Plumbing. The course is The course enables students to focus on from the Level 1 Diploma. The course is designed to develop and expand your maths and English, while building skills, designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and skills to ensure you are knowledge and confidence to take forward knowledge and skill set to become a ready for industry. into the Level 2 course. Students may have professional plumber. This course is also the opportunity to complete some Level 2 popular with existing workers wishing to WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? units in preparation for the Level 2 course. gain recognised qualifications. Units include:

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? organising resources within Units include: Units include: building services domestic, commercial and industrial understanding and carrying out safe safe working practices hot and cold water system installation, working practices communicating with others within commissioning, service and maintenance understanding how to communicate building services techniques with others environmental protection measures domestic, commercial and industrial understanding how to apply central heating system installation, scientific principles within environmental protection measures. commissioning, service and maintenance building services electrical work on domestic plumbing THE FUN STUFF site preparation and pipework fabrication and heating systems and components techniques for domestic plumbing and During the course, manufacturers and heating systems domestic, commercial and industrial industry specialists will showcase the sanitation system installation, latest developments in plumbing and domestic hot and cold water system commissioning, service and maintenance. environmental technology, you will go installation and maintenance techniques on industry visits and have the chance domestic central heating system THE FUN STUFF to work on live projects. You will also installation and maintenance techniques complete a one-week work placement During the course, you will complete a within the industry. domestic rainwater system installation minimum of 54 hours of work experience and maintenance techniques within the industry. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skills on ENTRY REQUIREMENTS domestic above ground drainage system many live projects including renovating installation and maintenance techniques. See page 19 for details. community facilities, visit Portsmouth’s THE FUN STUFF central water treatment plant and attend WHAT NEXT? industry trade shows. Manufacturers and During the course, you will complete a The majority of students will progress industry specialists often visit the College minimum of 30 hours work experience on to the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing or to showcase the latest developments in within the industry. You will also take into an apprenticeship. plumbing and environmental technology. part in College-based projects, visit Portsmouth’s central water treatment plant and attend industry trade shows. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Manufacturers and industry specialists See page 19 for details. often visit the College to showcase the latest developments in plumbing and WHAT NEXT? environmental technology. Upon the successful completion of this course, you could move into employment, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS an apprenticeship or choose to broaden See page 19 for details. your skills with a different trade, for example the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical WHAT NEXT? Installation or a professional gas qualification. The majority of students will progress on to the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing, an apprenticeship or into employment.

WHAT IS THE PRINCE’S TRUST? DID YOU KNOW?

It all began in 1976, when HRH The Prince of Wales had a Three in four young people supported by The Prince’s Trust bold idea. Having completed his duty in the Royal Navy, His move into work, education or training. Royal Highness became dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. He founded The Prince’s The Prince of Wales’s charity has helped 870,000 young Trust to deliver on that commitment. The Trust’s programmes give people since 1976 and supports over 100 more each day. vulnerable young people the practical and financial support The Prince’s Trust has helped 86,845 young people set up in needed to stabilise their lives, helping develop self-esteem and business since 1983. skills for work. 205,063 young people have participated in our 12-week Team programme since its launch in 1990.

“While working on a community project I learnt about teamwork and communication, such as how to behave with others and how to show respect. The best part of this course was the residential trip as I tried out two new activities, archery and battlefield live.

ZAK MIAH Studied: The Prince's Trust Team Programme Currently: Maths & English at Highbury College

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DURATION 12 weeks LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? The Prince’s Trust Team programme is aimed at 16-25 year olds who are unemployed, and lacking in qualifications or confidence. It’s a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. Even better, it’s free of charge and doesn’t affect any benefits.

You’ll work in small teams of 12-15 young people, all different ages and from different backgrounds.

As well as gaining invaluable life skills, you’ll work towards a Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills. This is offered at Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2. You’ll also get the opportunity to enhance your maths and English skills.

Highbury is also the first provider in the country to offer one extra-special team programme, especially designed for young people with a learning difficulty or disability.

COURSES START IN SEPTEMBER, JANUARY AND MAY.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Week 1 – team introduction Week 2 – action-packed residential week Weeks 3/4/5 – planning and completing a local community project Week 6 – work placement preparation Week 7/8 – work placement Week 9 – next steps, including CV workshops, interview techniques and guest speakers Week 10/11 – team challenge Week 12 - presentation

THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete a two-week work placement, take on rewarding projects in the community and enjoy an adventurous five-day team building residential trip. Activities during the residential week could include archery, canoeing and high ropes.

WHAT NEXT? Seven out of 10 young people helped by the Prince’s Trust move on to education, training or employment.

If you would like any more information or would like to enrol on one of the programmes above, then please contact us on [email protected] or 07771 644 771/023 9232 8926.

OUR COURSES PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED TO DEVELOP A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN AN AREA OF PUBLIC SERVICE, WHETHER IT BE THE ARMED FORCES, FIRE AND RESCUE, POLICE OR PRISON SERVICE.

Working closely with the emergency services and armed forces, our COURSES: courses include outdoor and adventure training, residential trips and great work experience, as well as theory-based lectures with LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE the latest e-learning facilities and assignments. LEVEL 2 NCFE DIPLOMA FOR ENTRY TO THE UNIFORMED SERVICES Our courses include physical fitness, sports training and field exercises. All of our courses teach you what life is like in the public LEVEL 3 BTEC 90-CREDIT DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICES services and include expedition and survival skills, teamwork and LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SERVICES leadership, citizenship and information on career opportunities.

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DURATION One year UNIFORMED SERVICES LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who have a general interest WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? in sports and wish to develop their maths and English levels to This course is for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the access higher vocationally related courses. uniformed services such as the police, fire and rescue service, prison/probation services, British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Force and provides the knowledge and expertise to progress on to Units include: a Level 3 qualification.

taking part in sport WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? taking part in exercise Units include: job opportunities in sport and active leisure investigating employment in the uniformed services how the body works physical fitness for the uniformed services health and nutrition developing team working and problem-solving skills planning own fitness programme health and hygiene sport and active leisure project. following a uniformed services routine THE FUN STUFF exploring equality and diversity in the uniformed services Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend adventurous activities enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. exploring the use of telecommunications in the You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising uniformed services. events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra THE FUN STUFF skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to visit indoor and outdoor activity centres, fire stations and various public ENTRY REQUIREMENTS services training locations, such as the Royal Navy dockyards. You See page 19 for details. could also get involved in community and sporting events, as well as competitions such as the Hampshire Army challenges and the WHAT NEXT? Royal Navy’s Field Gun competition. Trips could also include a visit This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and to the Royal Marines Command Training Centre and a boot camp enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award ENTRY REQUIREMENTS that will further enable your progression to a higher-level course. See page 19 for details.

WHAT NEXT? Most students progress on to the Level 3 BTEC 90-Credit Diploma in Public Services.

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is designed for people who have completed a Level 2 qualification (or meet the direct entry requirements) and wish to WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? enter the uniformed emergency services or armed forces. This course is for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the uniformed emergency services or armed forces. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? government, policies and the public services Units include: leadership and teamwork in the public services physical preparation for the public services citizenship, diversity and the public services employment in the public services understanding discipline in the public services crime and its effects on society fitness testing in the public services current and media affairs communication and technology in the public services understanding the impact of war and conflict land navigation by map and compass command and control volunteering in public services. practical team sports environmental policies and practices. THE FUN STUFF During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to increase THE FUN STUFF your employability skills, undertaking various work experience During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to increase placements and volunteer for community events. You may also visit your employability skills, undertaking various work experience indoor and outdoor activity centres, Hampshire fire stations and placements and volunteer for community events. You may also various public service training locations, such as the Royal Navy visit indoor and outdoor activity centres, Hampshire fire stations dockyards. Trips could also include Command Training Centre Royal and various public service training locations, such as Royal Navy Marines Lympstone, the Brecon Beacons, Calshot and a residential dockyards. Trips could also include Command Training Centre Royal trip abroad. Enrichment events include self-defence training and a Marines Lympstone, the Brecon Beacons, Calshot and a residential boot camp with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. trip abroad. Enrichment events include self-defence training and a boot camp with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? Upon successful completion of the course, most students progress WHAT NEXT? on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma. Upon completing this course, you could further your education by taking a degree in subjects such as criminal justice or sport. Many former students have gone on to rewarding careers in fire and rescue services, the armed forces and police. Other career options include customs and excise officer and prison officer.

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“My course was really interesting because it helped me prepare for the Royal Navy. It wasn’t just about the public services, we learned about different things like law and history. It suits loads of different types of people whether you’re sporty or academic. ”

JESS MCLENAGHAN Studied: Level 3 Diploma in Public Services Currently: Serving in the Royal Navy

WHETHER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN PLAYING, COACHING, TEACHING OR A CAREER IN SPORT SCIENCE, TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP INTO THESE EXCITING PROFESSIONS WITH OUR RANGE OF SPORT COURSES.

The Level 1 and 2 courses (based at Highbury Campus) provide you COURSES: with the essential skills and knowledge needed to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport in partnership with LEVEL 1 PATHWAY TO SPORT & ACTIVE LEISURE Pompey in the Community (PitC). LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SPORT The Level 3 course is based at the Pompey Study Centre – with LEVEL 3 BTEC 90-CREDIT DIPLOMA IN SPORT elements at Fratton Park and Highbury Campus – students will use (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTSMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB) purpose-built classrooms and facilities, creating a perfect learning LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT environment in which to thrive. Alongside academic studies, (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTSMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB) students will train and play on a weekly basis, representing Pompey against other professional clubs in competitive fixtures – another unique aspect of the course.

National and international trips are also an integral part, with PitC providing the chance to visit world-famous stadia and high-profile organisations. Students train and play abroad each year, with recent tours taking place in the Netherlands and USA. They are optional, but provide a chance to learn and engage.

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is for those aged 16 to 19 who have a general interest This course is for students who are considering a career in the in sports and wish to develop their maths and English levels to sport and fitness. It has been designed to help those wishing to access higher vocationally related courses. explore and develop their skills in sports, coaching and fitness.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include:

taking part in sport participating in sport taking part in exercise introduction to healthy exercise and nutrition job opportunities in sport and active leisure preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry how the body works sports coaching health and nutrition strength and conditioning training planning own fitness programme physical fitness and injuries in sport. sport and active leisure project. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF You will develop your skills and knowledge relating to a range of topics in sport. You will also have the opportunity to obtain Throughout your course, you will have the opportunity to attend additional qualifications, including the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in enrichment sessions and to take part in vocationally based projects. Principles and Practices of Coaching Sport, as well as others from You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of fundraising NCFE’s range, which will help you develop skills in preparation for events. You will enjoy regular vocationally relevant professional employment, self-development, as well as maths and English. visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? Successful completion of this programme can provide an excellent stepping stone to the Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Sport This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and in partnership with Pompey in the Community, thus, helping you to enables progression into further vocational courses, traineeships or prepare for employment into the sport and leisure industry. an apprenticeship. In the final term of this course, you will have an opportunity to study towards a vocationally relevant Level 2 Award that will further enable your progression to a higher-level course.

“My course at Pompey in the Community has really helped me as the National Football Youth League is very competitive so I'm playing against good players every week so hopefully this will help me develop as a player.”

MIA ADAWAY Studying: Level 3 Diploma in Sport & England Colleges under-19 player

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Pompey Study Centre/Highbury Campus LOCATION Pompey Study Centre/Highbury Campus

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INCLUDES 45-DAY INDUSTRY PLACEMENT This course is designed for both males and females aged 16- 18 who are aspiring footballers. The course enables you to WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? continue your academic studies while training and competing in a This course is designed for both males and females aged 16-18 professional football environment. You will develop your practical who are aspiring footballers and leads on from the 90-Credit football ability preparing you to play at the highest possible level. Diploma.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: Units include: principles of anatomy and physiology in sport sports nutrition fitness training and programming the athlete’s lifestyle the physiology of fitness psychology for sports performance assessing risk in sport technical and tactical skills in sport fitness testing for sport and exercise sports injuries current issues in sport analysis of sports performance sports coaching talent identification and development in sport practical team sports rules, regulations and officiating in sport instructing physical activity and exercise work experience in sport. exercise, health and lifestyle. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF On top of your diploma, you will also have the opportunity to On top of your diploma, you will also have the opportunity to complete the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification. complete the FA Level 1 in Coaching Football qualification. You will engage in weekly training sessions, match analysis You will engage in weekly training sessions, match analysis and conditioning sessions. Furthermore, you will compete in and conditioning sessions. Furthermore, you will compete in competitive fixtures against other professional clubs in either the competitive fixtures against other professional clubs in either the National Football Youth League or EFL Community and Education National Football Youth League or EFL Community and Education Football Alliance League. Football Alliance League. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? After successfully completing both qualifications, students can Most student progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. continue to study both at home and on an international basis, with many students applying for scholarships in North America and Oceania. Students who have progressed to university have gone on to have successful careers in sport science, physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports coaching, sports psychology and performance analysis.

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM IS ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIES IN THE WORLD. STAFF WITH THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF BUSINESS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND.

Taught by experienced lecturers and with many work experience We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on opportunities included, these courses are the perfect stepping your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your stone to a career in the travel sector. GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. You will have the opportunity to gain work experience with some of the region’s leading organisations, including: COURSES: British Airways Hovertravel LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM Portsmouth Historic Dockyard LEVEL 3 BTEC 90-CREDIT DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM Spinnaker Tower LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM Portsmouth Guildhall LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN CRUISE, SPECIAL INTEREST & ADVENTURE University of Portsmouth students’ union TOURISM Whether you are looking to work in airline operations, on cruise ships, as a resort representative or move into events management, we can help you find the right career path with training in the skills Check out our Facebook page to see all the amazing things our that employers need. students get up to! facebook.com/HighburyTravelandTourism

“Highbury provided me with an excellent foundation for learning about the travel industry, enhancing my travel knowledge and how that would help with securing a job within the industry.”

DANNY WELLS Studied: Level 3 Diploma Travel & Tourism Currently: Pilot and Cabin Crew Recruitment Consultant at McGinley Aviation

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DURATION One year TOURISM TOURISM ADVENTURE LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year DURATION One year TOURISM LOCATION Highbury Campus LOCATION Highbury Campus DURATION One year WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? LOCATION Highbury Campus This course will provide INCLUDES 45-DAY WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? INDUSTRY PLACEMENT opportunities to develop This course is the first year of WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? the practical skills and the Extended Diploma. The WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? underpinning knowledge This course is designed to course delves into the growing This course follows on from required to work in the travel focus on the growing trends in importance and role that travel the Level 3 Diploma and is and tourism industry or to the sector and will prepare you and tourism plays in economic designed to further develop progress to further study. to work with tour operators, and social development your academic and practical cruise lines and travel agents. throughout the UK and skills in the travel and tourism WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? globally. It is aimed at those environment. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: who wish to develop a career in this sector, with a particular WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: structure of the travel and focus on the events industry. tourism industry Units include: worldwide promotions/sales interpersonal skills WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? long-haul responding to emergencies principles of customer Units include: passenger transport customer service service the cruise industry long-haul travel retail travel worldwide destinations special interest tourism passenger transport visitor attractions UK destinations guided tours investigating travel & hospitality operations introduction to the cruise tourism residential adventure tourism. industry UK as a destination tourism in rural areas planning an event THE FUN STUFF business in travel & tourism the cruise industry You will have the opportunity evaluating an event tourism in rural areas events. to gain work experience with promotional activities. some of the region’s leading customer service THE FUN STUFF organisations and events, THE FUN STUFF introduction to the cruise You will have the opportunity including British Airways, industry You will have the opportunity to gain work experience with Hovertravel, Portsmouth to gain work experience with events. some of the region’s leading Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker some of the region’s leading organisations and events, Tower, Portsmouth Guildhall organisations and events, THE FUN STUFF including British Airways, and Victorious Festival. including British Airways, You will have the opportunity Hovertravel, Portsmouth You will enjoy many trips Hovertravel, Portsmouth to gain work experience with Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker during the year to top tourist Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker some of the region’s leading Tower, Portsmouth Guildhall attractions like Thorpe Park, Tower, Portsmouth Guildhall organisations and events, and Victorious Festival. You as well as industry visits to and Victorious Festival. You including British Airways, will enjoy many trips during the companies, such as P&O will also enjoy many industry Hovertravel, Portsmouth year to top tourist attractions, Cruises and Flybe. trips and visits during the year. Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker as well as industry visits and Tower, Portsmouth Guildhall the opportunity to attend a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and Victorious Festival. You three-day study break to a See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. will also enjoy many indystry European destination. trips and visits during the year. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course can lead to an The majority of students ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. exciting career in the travel progress on to the Level 3 See page 19 for details. industry or enable you to BTEC 90-Credit Diploma in WHAT NEXT? progress on to a degree Travel & Tourism or Level 3 WHAT NEXT? This course enables you to course at university. Diploma in Cruise, Special Most students progress on to progress on to a degree course Interest & Adventure Tourism. the Level 3 Extended Diploma. at university or employment.

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ARE YOU PATIENT AND PRECISE? THEN A CAREER AS A WALL AND FLOOR TILER COULD BE FOR YOU.

Wall and floor tilers cover walls, floors and other surfaces with tiles, We embed maths and English in all our lessons and depending on in kitchens, bathrooms, shops, hotels, restaurants and more. They your current levels, you will have the chance to either improve your may work on new builds or private and commercial renovations. GCSE grades or gain valuable Functional Skills qualifications if required. Highbury College is one of the top providers of construction training in the country. We offer flexible, hands-on courses that develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this COURSES: exciting and expanding sector. LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN WALL & FLOOR TILING You will learn at Highbury Northarbour Centre, which is one of the LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN WALL & FLOOR TILING largest facilities of its kind in the south east, with industry-standard workshops and realistic working environments.

Alongside their programmes, students at Highbury are encouraged to use their skills to make a contribution to the local community.

“After studying for my A Levels I realised I wanted to do something more hands-on. Our tutor is very knowledgeable and if I need help or have any questions he’s always there for us.”

CALEB LATHAM Studied: Level 2 Diploma in Wall & Floor Tiling

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DURATION One year DURATION One year LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre LOCATION Highbury Northarbour Centre

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? This course is designed for those candidates who are new to wall This course is designed for those students who have already and floor tiling and wish to gain a qualification in the trade. completed the Level 1 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling and wish to complete the Level 2 qualification. WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: WHAT WILL YOU STUDY? Units include: preparing tiles for fixing to wall and floor installations preparing backgrounds for tiling applying and fixing tiling materials to wall and floor tiling installations forming sand and cement screeds setting out tiling components learning to tile wall surfaces mixing tiling materials learning to tile floor surfaces handling and storing tiling materials and accessories health, safety and welfare in construction health, safety and welfare in construction principles of building construction, information and communication. principles of building construction, information and communication. THE FUN STUFF THE FUN STUFF During the course, you will complete 34 hours of work placement within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on During the course, you will complete 34 hours of work placement many live projects including volunteering with local employers and within the industry. You will also have the opportunity to work on competing in the annual in-house tiling competition. many live projects including volunteering with local employers and competing in the annual in-house tiling competition. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS See page 19 for details. See page 19 for details. WHAT NEXT? WHAT NEXT? You could progress on to an apprenticeship or go straight into employment. Starting wages for tilers can be between £17,000 The majority of students will progress on to the Level 2 Diploma in and £20,000 and with experience can increase to £30,000. Highly Wall & Floor Tiling, an apprenticeship or into employment. experienced tilers can earn between £30,000 and £38,000.

WE WANT TO GIVE YOU EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT HIGHBURY TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE MADE AN INFORMED CHOICE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE. THERE ARE VARIOUS WAYS TO DO THIS AND THESE ARE OUTLINED BELOW.

COLLEGE WEBSITE OPEN EVENTS Visit highbury.ac.uk to search for courses and apply online or to Watch out for regular Open Events, which give you the opportunity simply learn more about life at the College. to visit the College, speak to lecturers and discuss your options. Staff and students will be on hand to give advice and in-depth information on subjects, student life and career options. Details of all our Open Events are sent to all the local schools and are advertised on our website (see the back of this course guide for our 20/21 Open Event dates). SCHOOL VISITS We visit Year 8 to 11 students regularly to talk about the College and the many courses on offer. If you’d like an additional visit, please ask your careers advisor or Head of Year to book an INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE appointment with our Schools Liaison Team. You can contact our Admissions Team at any time by calling 023 9238 3131 or emailing [email protected]. Our friendly and experienced team will guide you through the process of choosing and applying for a course and will support you once you start.

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“Taster sessions give you the chance to sample College life, see our resources, meet teachers and find out what programme of courses is best for you.”

TASTER SESSIONS CONNECT WITH HIGHBURY To sample College life, see our resources, meet teachers and find For the latest news, information and out which course is best for you, all Year 10 pupils are welcome to attend a taster session with us. If your school is not arranging for events connect with us via: you to participate in our annual taster days in July, you can book a taster session via the Highbury website. Alternatively, call us on 023 9238 3131 or email [email protected] and we’ll book a www.highbury.ac.uk place for you.

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HOW TO

FOLLOW THE THREE STEPS BELOW AND YOU’LL BE ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A STUDENT AT HIGHBURY COLLEGE.

APPLY ONLINE OR BY POST Submitting an application is your chance to tell us about yourself, the course you’re interested in and the 1 qualifications you’ve already achieved.

ONLINE Complete an online application via the Highbury College website highbury.ac.uk. Find the course you are interested in and click the ‘Apply’ button.

BY POST Complete the application form opposite and post it back to Highbury free of charge.

ATTEND AN INTERVIEW Once you’ve completed your application form you’ll be invited in to the College. This will be your chance to discuss 2 your chosen course and ask any questions you may have about studying at Highbury. We can also make sure that you have made an informed choice about your future study plans to ensure you are on the right track to achieving your career goals. This interview will enable us to put together a programme of study that’s right for you. We’ll contact you after this visit to let you know what happens next.

ENROL Before starting your programme of study you’ll need to come into the College and formally enrol. If you’re still at 3 school, this will normally happen in the summer after you‘ve received your exam results. However, we will send you instructions nearer the time making it clear when you should come in to complete this. Please remember that when you come to enrol, you’ll need to show us your exam results and passport or birth certificate – please bring them with you. Once you’ve enrolled, you’re ready to begin your programme of study!

WANT TO KNOW MORE? If you would like more information and advice about any aspect of applying for a course, please contact the Admissions Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 023 9238 3131.

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Telephone (Home/Work)*: ...... (Mobile)*: ......

*Please note, if you are 16 or 17 please provide two next of kin contact numbers.

3. Residency Have you been living in the UK/EU for the full 3 years prior to your course start date? YES NO

Which country for the majority of this period? ......

What is your nationality? ......

4. Course(s) of interest

Name of course you are applying for: ...... Are you interested in: Full time Part time Apprenticeships* *If you are applying for an apprenticeship, do you have an employer to support you? YES NO

5. Please state your last school attended: ......

6. Qualifications, predicted grades & results Please give details of your qualifications and results including those obtained overseas. If you are 16-18 please list all qualifications. If you are 19+, please list highest qualification, maths & English qualifications and any that are relevant to your chosen course. Subject Qualification and level e.g. GCSE Year Actual/Predicted Grade

Mathematics (required)......

English (required)......

......

7. Learning difficulties, disabilities and health Please declare if you consider yourself to have a learning difficulty, disability, medical or health condition. Providing this information is really helpful to ensure that we can make a referral for an individual support needs assessment should this be appropriate based on the information that you provide. It also helps us to prepare and put in place any support that may be required well in advance of your start date. All applications are considered on the same academic grounds and the information you provide will be treated confidentially. Do you consider that you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or mental health illness? YES NO

If YES, please provide details: ...... Do you have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)? YES NO

HIGHBURY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM – HC15 – APR 2020 8. Criminal convictions To help us meet our responsibility to safeguard all members of the College community, please declare whether you have any relevant* unspent convictions or current proceedings against you: YES NO *Relevant proceeding or criminal record are those of a violent or sexual nature, or involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs or substances. Failure to declare may result in the College withdrawing you from the course.

If you are applying for a course in Support/Teaching, Childcare or Health and Social Care, do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)? YES NO

9. Ethnicity This information is used for monitoring purposes only, in line with our equal opportunity policy. Please tick the category you feel describes your ethnic origin:

Asian/Asian British - Bangladeshi (41) Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group - White & Asian (37) Asian/Asian British - Indian (39) Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group - White & Black African (36) Asian/Asian British - Pakistani (40) Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group - White & Black Caribbean (35) Asian/Asian British - Chinese (42) Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group - Any other Mixed/Multiple Asian/Asian British - Any other Asian background (43) Ethnic background (38) Black/African/Caribbean/Black British - African (44) White - English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British (31) Black/African/Caribbean/Black British - Caribbean (45) White - Irish (32) Black/African/Caribbean/Black British White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller (33) - any other Black/African/Caribbean background (46) White - any other White background (34) Other Ethnic Group - Arab (47) Any other (98) Other Ethnic Group - Any other Ethnic (98) Rather not say (99)

10. How did you hear about our College? Website Google/Search engine School visit Friend/family Course guide/leaflet Live locally Open days Social media

Employer Outdoor advertising Other: ......

11. How and why we store your personal information

Highbury College is the Data Controller of personal information about you. Our address is Highbury College, Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth PO6 2SA. Our Data Protection Officer is Zoe Martin whose contact details are at the bottom of this notice.

As a public body the personal information Highbury College (the Data Controller) collects is of public interest and is required in order for us to process your application. Where the information we collect is “special category” personal information (e.g. medical) we will process it because there is a substantial public interest for us to do so. The information will be stored in a secure database and may be shared with government bodies and educational establishments. Please note that if you are under 18, your information will also be shared with your parents, carers and/or next of kin. Your information will be kept for six years and then securely deleted.

During this time, you retain the following rights: • the right to access your personal information, using the College’s Subject Access Request process • the right to have inaccurate personal information changed • the right to restrict the processing of your personal information • the right to object to the processing of your personal information • the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office in relation to how Highbury College has processed your data. You can do this by visiting – https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

To update your information or if you have any questions about the above, please contact our Data Protection Officer by email: [email protected]

12. Declaration I hereby declare that the information given on this form is correct and I will notify the College immediately of any changes. Giving false or misleading information to complete this form may lead to immediate suspension. I agree to abide by College rules and regulations.

Signature: ...... Date: ......

When you have completed the application form please return to: Highbury College (Advice Centre), FREEPOST (PT332), Portsmouth PO6 2BR

HIGHBURY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM – HC15 – APR 2020 HOW TO FIND US HOW TO FIND US

1 HIGHBURY CAMPUS 2 HIGHBURY NORTHARBOUR CENTRE 3 HIGHBURY ARUNDEL CENTRE Tudor Crescent Unit 1 Harbourgate Arundel Street Portsmouth Southampton Road Portsmouth PO6 2SA Portsmouth PO1 1SA PO6 4BQ

HIGHBURY COLLEGE 023 9238 3131 TUDOR CRESCENT [email protected] COSHAM HIGHBURY.AC.UK PORTSMOUTH PO6 2SA

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