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Course Guide 2018

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APPLY TODAY TO START WITH US IN SEPTEMBER 2018!

You may know exactly what you I’VE ALREADY RECEIVED AN want to study - or you may be OFFER – WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? in need of some inspiration. In this guide you can check out the You will receive an invitation to an great range of courses on offer at enrolment session. The process will Lewisham Southwark College, get then be as follows: inspired and prepare to take your exciting next step! 1. Attend your scheduled enrolment session Once you have a course in mind, 2. Complete your English and please apply via our website: maths initial assessment www.LSCollege.ac.uk. 3. Fill out the enrolment paperwork with your tutors Alternatively, you can visit any of our 4. Show your evidence, complete campuses or call us on your enrolment and have your 020 3757 3000 to apply. If you’ve photo taken. got any other questions, contact our 5. Collect your College pass Admissions and Student Support Centres on 020 3757 3000, or You’re then enrolled and we will let come and see us at any of our three you know the time and date of your campuses. first class.

Please also take note of the evidence you’ll need to bring in to show us when you enrol. (We will not be able to complete your enrolment without this evidence, and it could delay you starting your exciting next step here at the College.)

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It’s the beginning of something really exciting, the next step in your future

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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL I’m really delighted that you are thinking about becoming a student at Lewisham Southwark College. This is an exciting time for the College since we have recently merged with NCG, one of the largest providers of Further Education in the UK. As part of this Group, our students have access to a national network of fantastic resources, inspired teaching techniques and excellent business contacts – while studying at a campus close to home.

Choosing to study with us opens the door to your future. Our courses are strongly vocational, combining theory and practical skills, and can lead straight into employment or to further study, including university. Our apprentices work for a huge range of renowned companies, learning while they earn and getting a foothold in their chosen industry.

We are passionate about giving everyone – regardless of their background – the education, skills and confidence they need to progress to a fulfilling career. I hope that you will decide to join us and look forward to welcoming you to the College.

Carole Kitching, Principal and CEO Lewisham Southwark College

OUR CAMPUSES

We have three Across our campuses, Tressillian theatre campuses across our state-of-the-art and technical South East London – facilities include: theatre studio in Southwark, Fashion workshops Lewisham and Professional kitchens Science labs Deptford – all and our award Aircraft fuselage easy to reach by winning Phoenix for Travel and public transport. restaurant Tourism training Music and media Mac suites Our £41m Southwark editing suites campus, located on Dance studios You’ll also benefit The Cut opposite from free Wi-Fi Southwark tube throughout our station, is the newest campuses, iPads and College campus in open learning areas. London, and offers an innovative and exciting learning environment. Our £41m Southwark campus is

Lewisham Way is the newest College campus in our biggest campus, providing the broadest London, and offers an range of courses, while innovative and exciting our Deptford Bridge campus specialises in learning environment construction training.

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HOW TO FIND US

LEWISHAM WAY CAMPUS Lewisham Way, GREENWICH DLR

London, SE4 1UT CAMPUS NEW CROSS DEPTFORD BRIDGE Buses: 21, 136, 321, 436 DEPTFORD BROADWAY DLR: Lewisham or DEPTFORD CHURCH STREET Elverson Road LEWISHAM WAY GREENWICH HIGH ROAD BLACKHEATH ROAD Rail: St Johns, DEPTFORD BRIDGE DLR Lewisham, New Cross or Brockley

FRIENDLY STREET ELVERSON RD DEPTFORD BRIDGE DLR CAMPUS ST JOHNS 1 Deptford Bridge, BROOKMILL ROAD London, SE8 4HH, CAMPUS LOAMPIT HILL Buses: 47, 53, 453, LEWISHAM WAY LEWISHAM DLR 177, 225 DLR: Deptford Bridge TRESSILLIAN ROAD Rail: Deptford or BREAKSPEARS ROAD Greenwich

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SOUTHWARK CAMPUS LONDON BRIDGE WATERLOO EAST 25 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF SOUTHWARK WATERLOO Buses: 1, 4, 26, 45, 63,

YOUNG VIC 100, 109, 155, 168, 171,

172, 176, 188, 381 THE CUT Tube: Waterloo or

BLACKFRIARS ROAD CAMPUS OLD VIC Southwark SOUTHWARK SOUTHWARK Rail: Waterloo or

WATERLOO WATERLOO ROAD Waterloo East MILLENIUM GREEN

WEBBER STREET

LAMBETH NORTH

ELEPHANT & CASTLE

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WELCOME TO LEWISHAM SOUTHWARK COLLEGE

Every year, we At Lewisham Whichever course you welcome thousands of Southwark College, choose, you will get students as they begin you will learn in an excellent on-going an exciting new journey interactive environment support from our with us. where students are Student Support staff to encouraged not just to iron out any problems We provide vocational learn, but also to ask and ensure that you get courses in a fascinating questions and join in the most out of your range of subjects debates. You’ll learn College experience. which will help you from tutors who are move a step closer experts in their field, Keep reading to to your dream career and will probably have explore what the – whether you’re worked in industry. College can do for you! planning to go straight And you’ll get the into employment or opportunity to do work want to progress on to experience, which will further study. We also give you a taste of offer apprenticeships working life and enable in a number of key you to try out your new industries, which give skills in the real world. you the opportunity to combine learning with working in a real job and earning a wage.

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WHERE OUR COURSES GET YOU

Studying at Lewisham Southwark Whatever your ambitions, our College opens up a huge range of expert tutors, Progress Coaches and different options for your future and, support staff are here to give you right from the start of your course, help and advice. We hold a series we’ll encourage you to think about of progression events during the what you want to do next. year where you’ll have the chance to review your progress. As long as For many learners, studying will be a you’re doing well on your current stepping stone to a more advanced course, we’ll talk to you about qualification such as a Lewisham progressing to a course at the next Southwark College Higher Education level within the College. (HE) course, or a degree course at university. Alternatively, you may be Throughout your course, you’ll also eager to get straight to work and get the opportunity to go to careers start applying what you’ve learnt in fairs where you can talk to Higher the real world. Education providers and employers about where your course could lead. Many of our students progress on to degree programmes at highly regarded universities and other institutions, and to interesting roles in a wide range of industries.

With the right training and support, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t follow in their footsteps.

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Whatever your ambitions, our expert tutors, Progress Coaches and support staff are here to give you help and advice

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IN THE NEWS

We’re proud of the Top places for performing arts students way our students and staff go ‘over and Our drama and dance courses have an incredible above’ to achieve record for helping students to progress on to great things – both university – and this year’s talented Level 3 students within the College and are no exception. in the outside world. Here’s a brief snapshot Eight drama students have beaten stiff competition of what they’ve been to win places at leading universities and drama up to lately. schools, while eight dance students have gained places at some of the country’s most elite dance schools, conservatoires and universities – with many students getting multiple offers!

Among others, they have won places at LAMDA, the Royal School of Speech and Drama, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, and Bird College.

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Getting the inside track on construction

Our female construction students saw just what it takes to succeed in the industry when they went on a site visit to a prestigious new central London development being carried out by contractor Multiplex.

Organised in partnership with Women into A taste of Italy Construction (WIC), the visit gave learners an amazing insight into the extension and The chance to visit modernisation of 5-7 St Helen’s Place EC3, which is another country and a highly challenging project within a conservation learn about its cuisine area in the City of London. from professionals is a dream for any aspiring chef, so when 11 catering students from the College were invited to spend two weeks in Italy on a work placement, they grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

The students immersed Bright future for fashion finalist themselves in every aspect of Italian Talented fashion student Natalie Brotherton was cookery, enjoying a named as a finalist in the Fashion Awareness Direct gastronomic tour of (FAD) Fashion Futures competition – and got to Venice before they show her stunning designs in front of 300 guests at got ‘down to work’, London Fashion Week. joining Italian students in traditional working Judged by industry experts including May Martin kitchens and learning of BBC’s ‘Great British Sewing Bee’ and Asos how to make delicacies Womenswear Design Director Vanessa Spence, the such as Sacha Torte competition challenged students from across London and plaice Millanaise. to create garments inspired by Indian streetwear.

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BUSINESS LINKS Apprenticeships

In collaboration with local businesses, our Work-Based Learning team As a Further Education organises apprenticeships in four establishment, we really key sectors: Hospitality and Support appreciate the importance of Services, Creative Industries, Business, working with industry. We have and Construction. strong links within the local community and beyond, and have We have long experience of matching built relationships with leading prospective apprentices with suitable organisations such as Barclaycard, employers, and support them The Young Vic, The Southbank throughout their apprenticeships in Centre and O’Keefe Construction. any way we can. To find out more about our apprenticeships, see pages 20-21.

Work experience

Work experience is a central part of most of our courses, and we draw on our many industry connections to set up placement opportunities in relevant companies for our students. On work experience, you’ll get the chance to apply the knowledge you’ve learned in a real world environment, and find out what it’s like to actually work in your chosen area.

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GETTING A JOB To help you find the right job opportunities, our highly qualified Guidance and Progression Officers run an expert job search service, Studying is a stepping stone to which is available either one-to-one finding a job. We believe that or through workshops. This team our role is to prepare you for is also on-hand to help you put working life by giving you the key together a great CV, search for work employability skills that will make experience or voluntary work, and get you attractive to employers, and ready for job interviews. help you to be a useful asset once you’re in the workplace.

With most of our teachers having industry experience, we ensure Studying is a that what you learn at College is directly relevant to the world of stepping stone to work. During your course, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to finding a job work with other students to help you develop important teamworking and communication skills.

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LEVELS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FURTHER EDUCATION

LEVEL COURSES ENTRY WHERE CAN IT REQUIREMENTS LEAD? Pre Entry/ Pre Entry courses An initial assessment BTEC Introductory Entry level Entry Level will determine which Diploma certificates programmes are GCSEs available to you. Vocational NVQ/VRQ Level 1 qualifications Level 1 vocational Literacy/numeracy qualifications qualifications English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Level 1 BTEC Level 1 Four or more GCSEs NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Level 1 vocational graded E-G or equivalent. BTEC First Diploma qualifications You will have an interview and a maths and English Level 2 vocational assessment so we can qualifications make sure you’re put on a course at the right level.

Level 2 Apprenticeship Four or more GCSEs Advanced NVQ/VRQ Level 2 graded E-G or equivalent. Apprenticeship You will have an interview NVQ/Level 3 BTEC Level 2 and a maths and English Certificate and assessment so we can BTEC Level 3 Diploma make sure you’re put on a Extended Diploma, GCSE English course at the right level. Subsidiary Diploma and maths and diplomas Level 3 vocational qualifications

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HIGHER EDUCATION

LEVEL COURSES ENTRY WHERE CAN IT REQUIREMENTS LEAD? Level 3 Level 3 Four or more GCSEs Higher National Apprenticeship graded E-G or equivalent. Certificate (HNC) You will have an interview BTEC National Higher National and a maths and English Diploma (HND) Certificate/Diploma assessment so we can NVQ/VRQ Level 3 make sure you’re put on Foundation degree Level 3 vocational a course at the right level. Bachelor’s degree qualifications Successful completion of Level 2 qualification. Access Diploma to Higher Education

Level 4 Higher National Four or more GCSEs Professional Certificate (HNC) graded E-G or equivalent. qualifications Relevant professional or BTEC professional Foundation degree management experience. qualifications You will require an Degree (and other AAT Accounting interview and a maths higher education Qualification and English assessment qualifications) so we can make sure you’re put on a course at the right level. Successful completion of a qualification at Level 3 with maths or English at Level 2 or above.

Level 5/6 Foundation degree Four or more GCSEs Postgraduate study Degrees (and other graded E-G or equivalent. Level 7 (master’s higher education Relevant professional or degree) or Level qualifications) management experience. 8 (doctorate Successful completion of level study) Professional a qualification at Level 4 qualifications with appropriate English Level 7 Higher National and maths levels. You Postgraduate Diploma (HND) will have an interview Certificate and a maths and English assessment.

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FEES AND Financial support schemes

FUNDING 16+ Oyster card If you’re 16-18, studying on a Further INFORMATION Education programme and living in a London borough, you’re eligible for free travel on TFL bus routes. (Students not living in a London borough are We appreciate that the costs of eligible for half price travel on TFL bus coming to College can quickly routes.) Find out more at mount up. It’s important to us that tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/oyster/ attending College is affordable, and what-is-oyster. that you have access to any financial support for which you’re eligible. Free school meals You will be eligible for free school If you’re 16-18 and a British citizen, meals if you, or your parent or carer, you will not have to pay for study, receive benefits such as Child Tax but may need help with other Credits, Income Support or Job Seekers essential costs such as travel, books, Allowance. Find out more at equipment and childcare. There gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals. are a range of financial support options available which you may NUS Extra Card be eligible for, depending on your The NUS Extra Card gives students circumstances. access to over 200 exclusive discounts with a range of beauty, entertainment, eating out, music and travel brands. You can sign up for an NUS Extra Card, which costs £12, at the NUS website (nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/).

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Care to Learn scheme You’ll also need to maintain a minimum 90 per cent attendance to If you are a parent aged under 20, be paid this bursary. Find out more at you may be eligible for the Care to www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund. Learn scheme which provides up to £175 per week to help with childcare Council bursaries costs while you study. You can only Some London boroughs offer claim this benefit if your child’s other student bursaries to young people parent is not available to provide in education and training. These childcare and not claiming Childcare include the Southwark Educational Tax Credit. Find out more at Maintenance Supplements (SEMS) gov.uk/care-to-learn/overview. which provide financial support for 16-18 year olds living in Southwark borough who are eligible for free Bursaries school meals but do not receive the £1,200 entitlement under the National 16-18 bursary national 16-18 bursary scheme. You The 16-18 bursary is designed to can find out about council bursaries provide help with books, equipment, by getting in touch with your local travel etc for students experiencing borough council. financial hardship. You may be eligible for this bursary, which is worth up to £1,200, if your household income is £21,000 or below.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

An apprenticeship is an ideal way to get out into the world of work, earning a real wage while studying – and there’s never been a better time to start one. As an apprentice, you will: The new Apprenticeship levy, introduced by the government in May Earn real wages and get holiday pay 2017, is great news if you’re thinking Gain experience that will give you about doing an apprenticeship. a competitive edge It means that larger employers are Work alongside experienced staff investing more in their apprentices’ Gain job-specific skills, knowledge training and seeing them as a vital and industry-standard training part of their staff. Get a headstart into a new and rewarding career Meet new people and explore We offer a wide range of new opportunities apprenticeships in: Study towards a related qualification (usually one day a week) Business Construction Apprenticeships are equivalent Creative industries to Level 2 and can run for 12 to 24 Hospitality and support services months. Advanced Apprenticeships are at Level 3 and can run for a period You can apply for an apprenticeship of 18 months or more. while you’re still at school and, to start one, you’ll need to be 16 or over, living in There are opportunities in some areas England and not in full-time education. for Higher Level Apprenticeships at You will also need to be committed, Level 4. motivated and have a willingness to learn new things while you study. Each occupation has its own framework set by industry which will enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge you need for the workplace.

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An apprenticeship has an equivalent Our apprenticeships run all year round, education level and can be: so you don’t need to wait until a new term to start one. Apprenticeship - equivalent to five GCSE passes We’ll help and advise you on your Advanced Apprenticeship - next steps once you’ve completed the equivalent to two A-level passes apprenticeship. We’ll also help you stay Higher Apprenticeship - can on track with your learning through our lead to NVQ Level 4 and above, or online system. a Foundation Degree Employment & Skills Sales Team As an apprentice you are employed 020 3757 3050 from day one and will learn in the [email protected] workplace but will also attend College, or [email protected] usually one day a week, depending on your chosen vocation. Your employer Find out more: must be willing to support you LSCollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships while you train and we can discuss the requirements with them. New apprentice opportunities are posted and regularly updated on our website. Apprenticeships Our friendly Work-Based Learning combine practical team can give you with lots of advice and support – from helping you choose training in a job the right apprenticeship to securing employment and beyond. We will with study also provide you with your own personal assessor to guide you throughout your apprenticeship.

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CASE STUDY: APPRENTICESHIP ZIHNI OZTURK

“My experience as a junior chef and The practical experience Zihni is apprentice has been very exciting,” getting in a professional kitchen is says Zihni, who has completed his backed up by the qualifications he Level 2 apprenticeship with the is gaining at the College, including a College and is about to progress on to Level 3 food safety course delivered at Level 3. Southwark campus.

At the start of his apprenticeship, He says: “My apprenticeship has Zihni was able to choose the units taught me how things run in a he wanted to study and, every two professional kitchen and has definitely weeks, his assessor has visited him to broadened my knowledge and skills, observe him preparing, cooking and while I’ve also received an income. presenting dishes. Zihni has found this After completing my Level 3 I’m ongoing support very valuable. aiming to go to university to do a business management degree – one “My assessor has up-to-date day I’d like to own my own Michelin industry skills and [he] has been very starred restaurant.” supportive in guiding me through the programme,” says Zihni. “The assessor also monitors your progress regularly and checks that you are still enjoying your apprenticeship – which means if there are difficulties you are able to raise them.”

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HIGHER EDUCATION (HE)

For many students, studying Why study HE courses at Lewisham for a 16-18 course at Lewisham Southwark College? Southwark College is a stepping stone to a Higher Education There are lots of advantages of course, which enables them to studying for an HE course with us, improve their knowledge and enter including: employment at a higher level. 45% lower tuition fees than We provide a range of Higher universities (around £5,000 Education courses (HNCs, HNDs compared to over £9,000 a year) and Foundation degrees) in Much higher ratio of tutor to Business, Business Information student teaching, with smaller Technology (IT), Dance, Drama, class sizes Music and Early Years, as well as Dedicated HE learning hub at Diplomas in Teaching. We also our Southwark campus which have partnerships with a number of hosts fantastic new facilities leading universities, enabling you to Central London location close to ‘top up’ your HE qualification to a leading businesses, enabling you full Honours degree. to gain valuable work experience as part of your course Option to gain a shorter HE qualification and enter employment, or continue to a ‘top- up’ third year, gaining a full degree Strong links with Higher Education providers including Goldsmiths, University of the Arts London, University of East London and Canterbury Christchurch university

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OUR HE COURSES

Higher National Certificates and and is the equivalent of two-thirds Higher National Diplomas of an honours degree. If you want to gain the full degree, you can obtain Higher National Certificates (HNCs) this through further study. and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are practical, career-focused courses, taught by tutors with ‘Access to Higher Education’ options industry experience, which prepare you for a specific career. Generally, These programmes act as a stepping HNCs take one year to complete, stone to HE and are generally whereas HNDs last two years. designed for people who do not have traditional qualifications. After These courses are ideal if you want completing an Access course, you can to find a job or progress quickly progress on to an HE qualification. within the workplace, and are especially useful if you don’t need a If you’d like to find out more about full degree to do this. our HE qualifications, or want advice about your future prospects, our expert advisers would love to hear Foundation degrees from you.

Foundation degrees combine academic study with practical experience of how it applies in the ‘real world’. You might think of a foundation degree as a type of ‘mini degree’ in that it enables you to gain the fundamental knowledge of the subject you’re studying.

A foundation degree typically takes two years to complete full-time (but it can sometimes be taken part-time),

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CASE STUDY: HIGHER EDUCATION ELENA CEBOTARI

Elena Cebotari is a second-year “I think these areas of knowledge student, studying a Higher National and skills will make me attractive to Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts at an employer market, and I intend to Lewisham Southwark College. go on to complete my degree with a top-up at a London university. Originally from Moldova, Elena said: The staff here have shown me how “I chose the HND as I wanted to to get better and improve my work learn a trade with less pressure than – and I’ve already started seeing a a traditional degree. And the staff difference, after only two months. We at Lewisham Southwark College are also get amazing professional work really friendly and helpful. placements – like the Plague Event at the National Maritime Museum. “I have a two-year-old son, so juggle him with my studies. It’s “My top tip to students who want to full-on, but rewarding. I really join this course? I’d say be prepared enjoy the hands-on nature of the – it’s fun, but also intense. They will course and you learn a lot about all make you work hard.” the different areas of performing arts – including acting, voice, dance, text analysis and technical theatre. We’re developing our CVs and understanding about the professional world of the creative industries.

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HELP AND Once you’ve applied, we’ll consider your application and arrange for SUPPORT you to come to the College so you can find out more about where and what you’d like to study. During the admissions process, our staff We want to ensure you have will talk to you about your chosen the best possible experience at programme and give you a taster in Lewisham Southwark College. your preferred subject area. Whether you’ve already chosen a course, or need a bit of help You’ll also sit an English and deciding, we can support you. mathematics assessment, and have Our dedicated team is available an interview with a member of our to assist you in selecting the right teaching staff to make sure you’re programme and help you settle in put on a course at the right level and make the most of your time at for you. the College. We then confirm the outcome in writing, and keep in contact with you Admissions as you prepare to join the College.

We want to make enrolling at Lewisham Southwark College as easy as possible for you.

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might prevent you getting the most out of your experience.

Our customer advisers are also on hand to discuss available programmes and provide you with step-by-step support through the admissions process.

Learning support

We understand that there may be times when you need help and support in class.

This is why the College offers one-to- one and small group support for: We want to make enrolling at Learners who have disabilities or additional needs Lewisham Southwark Students requiring assistance with College as easy as English and mathematics Those with dyslexia possible for you. You are also welcome to come to one of our Learning Support and Resource Centres. Our team will be able to help you with topics such as:

English and mathematics Advice and guidance Essay writing Referencing styles Our College has friendly and highly Revision techniques experienced staff on hand to offer Study and research skills advice about courses, careers and any issues you may need assistance with. This might include fees and finance, housing or personal problems that

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English and mathematics Our teaching staff make English and maths lessons fun to help Most employers agree that good maximise your achievement in English and maths skills are one of these important qualifications and the most important things they look improve your prospects when you for when considering taking on an finish your programme with us. If you employee – and with competition for need additional help, staff from our jobs increasing, it’s crucial you build learning support and resources team up your confidence in these skills to are available to assist. succeed in any career.

In fact, under government rules, if Enrichment, clubs and societies you got a grade 3 (or D) or below in English or maths at GCSE at We know that studying can be school, and are under 18, you’ll need full-on, and it’s important to take to retake the exam. At Lewisham time out to relax. Southwark College you’ll be able to do this alongside your chosen This is why we offer a range of College programme. enrichment activities to help you unwind. These include:

Film club Street Dance College isn’t just Zumba Sporting activities and events about learning – you Photography club can also join clubs and societies

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OUR COURSES

We offer a wide range of courses Courses available: in an exciting variety of subjects at different levels. Find out more about Art the courses available in the following Beauty pages, and you can then apply online Business, Accounting and Law or request an application form by Catering calling us on 020 3757 3000. Construction Dance Drama Early Years Fashion Health and Social Care IT and Computing (Digital Skills) Media Music Science Sport Technical Theatre Travel and Tourism

COMING SOON...

A-Levels Hairdressing Uniformed Services Check the website for latest information

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Read our course DANCE,overviews andDRAMA see ANDwhat excites TECHNICAL you. THEATRE Then you can apply online, over the phone or in person at our campuses

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Our courses are designed to help you discover your inner talent, exploring and experimenting with a wide range of techniques

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L1: 3 GCSEs D-G / 3-1 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC Introduction to Art and Design 1 1 year Lewisham Way

BTEC Diploma in Fine Art and Design Making 2 1 year Lewisham Way

BTEC Diploma in Fine Art and Design Making 3 2 years Lewisham Way

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ART

If you’re good at art and have an eye Why study Art at Lewisham for design, studying for one of our Southwark College? vocational art courses post-16 will open up a range of fascinating and We have strong links with leading fulfilling careers. companies in the world of art and design, enabling students to gain You might decide to become a valuable work experience graphic designer, developing concepts for advertising, information Our courses are designed to or entertainment. Or you could help you discover your inner choose to go into animation, talent, exploring and creating the visual effects that bring experimenting with a wide range computer games and films to life. of techniques. You’ll be Whatever your ambitions, we can encouraged to build a strong equip you with the skills you need to portfolio of material by the end of get started. your course

YOU COULD EARN... Depending on your chosen course, you may get the chance to Artist: £16,000 starting salary, exhibit your work at our end- of-year show. There are also £20,000 with 3-5 years’ opportunities to visit art galleries, experience exhibitions and multimedia / animation design studios Graphic designer: £21,000 starting salary, £28,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

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BEAUTY

If you’ve always been fascinated by Why study Beauty at Lewisham beauty, why not turn your passion into Southwark College? your career? Studying on one of our highly-regarded vocational courses You’ll learn a wide range of topics post-16 will open up a wide range of covering key beauty concepts – exciting job opportunities. including skincare treatments, makeup application, waxing, You might decide to work in the threading, body massage techniques booming spa therapy industry as a and promotional activities beauty therapist, delivering advanced facial and body treatments, or become You’ll receive enterprise training, a nail technician, focusing on nailcare and get the chance to participate and nail art. Or you may choose to in industry-recognised competitions train as a make-up artist specialising where you can put your knowledge in film and TV work. Whatever your to the test ambitions, we can equip you with the skills you need to take your next steps. You will benefit from our tutors’ long experience in the beauty YOU COULD EARN... industry, and train in our on-site salon, T’ien Beauty therapy: £14,000 starting salary, £16,000 with Our close links with leading beauty businesses will enable you to gain 3-5 years’ experience valuable work experience, giving Beauty salon manager: you the rounded training and skillset employers are looking for £27,000 average salary

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Course name Level Duration Campus Diploma Pathway into Beauty Therapy Industry 1 1 year Lewisham Way

NVQ Beauty Therapy Pathway into 2 1 year Lewisham Way Commercial Salons

Make Up & Skincare Pathway into 2 1 year Lewisham Way Commercial Salons

Beauty Therapy Pathway into Spas 3 1 year Lewisham Way

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BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND LAW

Business skills are incredibly Why study Business, Accounting & important in any workplace, and can Law at Lewisham Southwark College? span anything from administration through to accounting and even Depending on your chosen entrepreneurship. Studying for one qualification, you will get to study of our vocational qualifications in specific topics such as enterprise in business, accounting or law post-16 can the business world and the principles lead to a wide range of interesting and of marketing – giving you a broad well-paid careers. knowledge base

You might become a finance project Our tutors have worked in multi- manager, overseeing projects in national companies, management industry or the public sector, or a industries and retail businesses chartered accountant, who advises clients on financial and tax matters. Our excellent links with some of Whatever your ambitions, if you want London’s most well-respected to make your mark in the business businesses and accountancy and world, we can equip you with the skills law practices enable students to to get started. gain valuable work experience which give them the edge when they apply for jobs

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Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC Diploma in Business Administration 1 1 year Lewisham Way

OCNLR L2 EXT Certificate in Skills for Professions 2 1 year Lewisham Way in Business Administration and Finance

BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business 2 1 year Lewisham Way

Skills for Professions in Business Studies 2 1 year Lewisham Way

OCN Foundation Certificate in Accounting 2 1 year Lewisham Way and Business

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business 3 1 year Southwark (Direct to Yr2)

BTEC 90-Credit Diploma in Business Studies 3 1 year Southwark

OCN Certificate in Creating and Sustaining 3 1 year Lewisham Way a Business

YOU COULD EARN...

Financial project managers: £29,000 starting salary, £50,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

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CATERING & HOSPITALITY

If you love cooking and are exhilarated Why study Catering at by the thought of working in a Lewisham Southwark College? professional kitchen, studying for one of our vocational qualifications in You’ll learn in a real-life working catering post-16 will enable you to turn environment. Our facilities include your passion for food into a career. professional-standard kitchens fitted with state-of-the-art Our past students have found equipment, and our fine dining employment at some of the most restaurant, The Phoenix – winner of famous restaurants and hotels in the an AA Rosette Award in 2016 world including The Ritz Hotel and - with the right training and experience Our expert lecturers have previously - there’s no reason why you shouldn’t worked in five-star restaurants and follow them. with famous chefs, including Gary Rhodes and Brian Turner YOU COULD EARN... Having successfully completed one of our courses, you’ll be able Chef: £13,000 starting to continue your training on a salary, £17,000 with higher level programme, and then 3-5 years’ experience work for a restaurant / hotel or large food company, or even start your Restaurant manager: £15,000 own business starting salary, £22,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

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Course name Level Duration Campus BIIAB NVQ Certificate in Food Preparation 1 1 year Lewisham Way & Cooking

Diploma in Culinary Skills 2 1 year Lewisham Way

NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery 3 1 year Lewisham Way (Preparation and Cooking)

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Whether you’re interested in building your knowledge in bricklaying, carpentry, electrical installation, painting, decorating or plastering, we have the right course for you

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CONSTRUCTION

Highly-trained construction workers Why study Construction at are in high demand across the Capital Lewisham Southwark College? and, with the right training, you could be one of them. You’ll benefit from first-class practical training from Studying for a vocational course in lecturers who have worked in construction post-16 opens up a wide the construction trades for many range of career opportunities. Whether years, and impressive industry- you’re interested in becoming a standard facilities at our bricklayer, carpenter, electrical installer, construction academy in Deptford painter and decorator, or plasterer, we have the right course for you. Our excellent links with construction companies across south London YOU COULD EARN... enable students to gain valuable work experience, which gives them Plumber: £18,000 starting the edge when they look for work – salary, £30,000 with 3-5 years’ or may even lead directly to a job experience As well as hands-on training, you’ll Construction supervisor: learn vital professional skills, including how to cost a job correctly, £24,000 starting salary, £35,000 and how to work with customers to with 3-5 years’ experience produce client-pleasing work

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED...

Course name Level Duration Campus

Diploma in Bricklaying 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Bricklaying 1 18 weeks Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Award In Multitrade Construction Activities 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Painting and Decorating 1 18 weeks Deptford Bridge or 1 year

Diploma in Electrical Installation 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Entry to Electrical 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Plumbing Studies 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

Entry to Plumbing 1 1 year Deptford Bridge

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED...

Course name Level Duration Campus

Diploma in Bricklaying 2 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling 2 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 2 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-Trade 2 1 year Deptford Bridge Repair & Refurbishment Operations

Diploma in Painting and Decorating 2 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Electrical Installations 2 1 year Deptford Bridge (Buildings & Structures)

Diploma in Plumbing Studies 2 1 year Deptford Bridge

Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & 3 1 year Deptford Bridge Structures)

Diploma in Plumbing Studies 3 1 year Deptford Bridge

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DANCE

If you’re passionate about dance and Why study Dance at Lewisham would love to make it your career, Southwark College? studying on one of our vocational dance programmes post-16 will bring Our industry experienced tutors you a step closer to your dream. provide a great balance of specialist training and academic support Whether you want to become a performer, choreographer or dance There are lots of opportunities to teacher – or to explore other dance- perform in both our own dance related careers such as dance studios and 96-seat journalism or dance science – we Tresilian Theatre, and externally at can equip you with the skills and local theatres confidence you need to succeed. We offer a fantastic enrichment YOU COULD EARN... programme: students regularly see national and international performances throughout the year Dancers & choreographers: at venues such as Sadlers Wells, The £22,000 starting salary, Roundhouse and The Place £25,000 with 3-5 years’ experience Former students have gone on to gain places at prestigious vocational schools and conservatoires – such as Trinity Laban, London Contemporary Dance School, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and Bird College – as well as at the leading universities for dance

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus Introduction to Dance - BTEC First Diploma in 2 1 year Lewisham Way Performing Arts

Intermediate Dance - BTEC National 3 1 year Lewisham Way Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts

Dance Professional Practice - Ext Dip in 3 1 year Lewisham Way Performing and Production Arts

HNC in Performing Arts (Dance) (HEFCE) 4 1 year Lewisham Way

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DRAMA

If you’ve always loved being on stage There are lots of opportunities to and dream of a career as an actor, perform throughout the year both studying on one of our vocational in our own Tressillian Theatre and drama programmes post-16 will bring externally at local theatres including you a step closer to success. the Young Vic, the National Theatre and the Cutty Sark Benefiting from our industry- experienced tutors and close links In 2015, 93% of our drama students with theatres and theatre companies progressed to Higher Education – across London and beyond, a high the highest in the sector. Our proportion of our students gain places students have gained places at elite at prestigious drama schools before drama schools such as Rose Bruford, finding work in their chosen fields. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, LAMDA and Mountview, Why study Drama at Lewisham and at leading universities for drama Southwark College? including Queen Mary University, University of York, University of We provide a great balance of Birmingham and University of Bristol specialist training and academic support: students on all our courses Our graduates can be found working train daily in contemporary and in TV on EastEnders and Luther, on classical performance, musical the national tour of The Gruffalo and theatre, singing and dance techniques international tour of The Rat Pack, and performing in the West End

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In 2015, 93% of our drama students progressed to Higher Education – the highest in the sector

YOU COULD EARN...

Actor: £15,000 starting salary, £24,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus Introduction to Drama - BTEC L2 First Diploma 2 1 year Lewisham Way in Performing Arts (Acting)

Intermediate Drama - BTEC National 3 1 year Southwark Foundation Diploma in Performing Arts

Drama Professional Practice - Extended 3 1 year Southwark Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

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Course name Level Duration Campus Introduction to Health and Childcare E3 1 year Lewisham Way

Diploma Introduction to Working in Health E3 1 year Lewisham Way and Childcare

Certificate Introduction to Health and Childcare E3 18 Lewisham Way weeks Diploma in Foundation Learning in Health 1 1 year Lewisham Way and Childcare

Foundation Learning in Health and Childcare 1 18 Lewisham Way weeks Certificate in Childcare (Children & Young 2 1 year Lewisham Way People's Workforce)

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EARLY YEARS

Working in Early Years is extremely Why study Early Years at rewarding but demands essential Lewisham Southwark College? knowledge and expertise. If you’d love to work with children, our highly Depending on your chosen course, regarded vocational Early Years you could learn about supporting courses will open up a wide range of children’s and young people’s interesting and fulfilling careers. development, managing paediatric illness and injury, partnership You might decide to become a working, equality, inclusion nursery nurse, caring for young safeguarding and first aid children in nursery settings, or specialise as a child or Early Years Having successfully completed your officer, providing support and advice qualification, you’ll be ready to work to families with babies and young confidently with children and young children. Alternatively you may want people, taking on a challenging and to continue studying and become a interesting job within the care industry primary teacher. Our tier-level offering enables you to continue to Higher Education level, building on your abilities and helping you to secure a more senior position within the profession

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: E3: No previous knowledge or formal qualification is required. Initial assessment will be required L1: 3 GCSEs D-G / 3-1 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

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FASHION

If fashion is your passion, why not make Our close links with leading it your career? Studying on one of our designers and fashion companies vocational courses in fashion post-16 mean you will get the opportunity will boost your chances of succeeding (depending on your course) in this inspiring, fast-paced industry to benefit from work experience and give you the skills and knowledge opportunities and talks by visiting that employers are looking for. speakers from the fashion industry

Why study Fashion at You’ll study in large, well-equipped Lewisham Southwark College? workshops at our brand new Southwark campus We provide an inspiring environment and plenty of opportunity to gain practical YOU COULD EARN... experience and hone your specialist skills Fashion designer: £19,000 starting salary, £28,000 Past students have taken part in with 3-5 years’ experience high profile fashion competitions and even shown their designs at London Fashion Week – gaining great exposure within the industry

Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC Higher Qualification in Fashion and 3 1 year Southwark Textiles Design

BTEC Fashion and Textiles Design 3 2 years Southwark

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

YOU COULD EARN...

Fashion designer: Care worker: £13,000 starting salary, £17,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

Social worker: £24,000 starting salary, £39,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Working in the health and social safeguarding children and care profession can be extremely young people, diversity and rewarding, but the role comes rights, sociology, and psychology with enormous responsibility, (depending on your chosen course) and demands essential knowledge and expertise. You’ll benefit from a dynamic mix of lectures, seminars, group Studying on one of our government- discussions, lab demonstrations and recognised vocational health and group and individual presentations social care programmes post- 16 opens up a range of career Some of our programmes include opportunities in the sector. You may work experience, enabling you to decide to become a care worker, put your newly acquired skills to the giving care to elderly and disabled test and get an insight into what it’s people, or a social worker, protecting really like to work within the profession those who are vulnerable and socially-excluded. Whatever your Successful completion of the course ambitions, we can equip you with will enable you to apply for a job the confidence and skills you need to within the industry, or pursue pursue a career in this sector. higher level education in health and social care before entering Why study Health and Social Care full-time employment in a more at Lewisham Southwark College? senior position

You’ll get the chance to learn about a broad range of topics including child development, paediatric first aid, health and safety, communication,

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONTINUED...

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Course name Level Duration Campus First Extended Certificate in Health and 2 1 year Lewisham Way Social Care

BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Health 3 1 year Lewisham Way, and Social Care Southwark

Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 3 1 year Lewisham Way (Direct Entry to Yr2)

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Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC Diploma Information & Creative Technology 1 1 year Lewisham Way, Southwark

BTEC First Extended Certificate Information & 2 1 year Lewisham Way, Creative Technology Southwark

Diploma in ICT Systems Support Specialist 2 1 year Lewisham Way

Diploma in IT systems Support Specialist 2 18 weeks Lewisham Way

BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Computing 3 1 year Lewisham Way, Southwark

Extended Diploma in Business Information 3 1 year Lewisham Way, Systems (Direct Entry to Yr2) Southwark

Diploma in IT Systems Support Specialist 3 1 year Lewisham Way (Networking)

Foundation Degree in Business Information 4 2 years Lewisham Way Technology (HEFCE)

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IT AND COMPUTING (DIGITAL SKILLS)

One of the fastest-growing sectors Why study IT & Computing at in the UK, the digital skills sector is Lewisham Southwark College? continually opening up exciting new career opportunities. You’ll get the chance to use industry-standard software to Studying on one of our vocational digital complete challenging tasks skills programmes post-16 could lead to a such as programming and mobile role as an IT project manager, supervising app development, and also benefit technical projects within a company, or from our impressive hardware an IT user support technician, providing development facilities, specialist IT expert help and advice to customers. rooms and laboratories Alternatively, you might decide to become a website designer, creating As our teaching staff have extensive and maintaining websites for a variety of experience of working in the clients. Whatever your career ambitions information technology and in the digital skills sector, we will equip computing industries, you’ll gain you with the expertise and experience the well-rounded skills and up-to- you need to succeed. date knowledge employers are looking for YOU COULD EARN... We have excellent links with some of the Capital’s largest and IT user support technician: best-known organisations, enabling £22,000 starting salary, £33,000 you to benefit from valuable work with 3-5 years’ experience experience. Some of the companies

where our students have undertaken Website developer: £18,000 placements include Cisco Systems, starting salary, £32,000 with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Morgan 3-5 years’ experience Stanley and Bloomberg

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MEDIA

The media business is a hugely Our tutors have significant industry engaging and exciting place to work, experience, enabling them to equip while also being highly competitive. you with invaluable inside knowledge and the up-to-date Studying on one of our vocational skills employers are looking for programmes post-16 will give you the edge as you look for your first job and We have excellent links with open up a range of interesting career major broadcasters and TV and paths. You might decide to become film production companies, a graphic designer, for example, or a enabling you to gain valuable work filmmaker or broadcast equipment experience which will give you operator. Whatever your ambitions, a first-hand perspective on what we can help to maximise your it’s really like to work in the chances of succeeding in this field by media industry fine-tuning your skills and nurturing your talent. YOU COULD EARN...

Why study Media at Lewisham Graphic designer: £21,000 Southwark College? starting salary, £28,000 with 3-5 Depending on your chosen years’ experience

qualification, you’ll get the chance to study music videos, TV and Broadcasting equipment radio programmes and films, and operator: £16,000 starting then make your own. Or you could salary, £25,000 with 3-5 years’ choose to study all aspects of experience media production

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC Diploma in Animation, Graphic Design, 3 2 years Southwark Film Making & Motion Graphics

BTEC Higher Qualification in Animation, Graphic 3 1 year Southwark Design, Film Making & Motion Graphics

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MUSIC

Whether you dream of performing Our tier-level program structure in a band, becoming a songwriter, means that you can keep building working in music production, or up your skillset until you feel ready pursuing a business career within a to apply for the type of role that music company, studying on one of interests you. Many of our our vocational programmes post-16 students progress on to will help you to succeed. university degree courses

You will gain the essential expertise Former students have gone and music-industry experience that on to pursue successful careers you need in order to progress towards in performance and song-writing, the goal of working professionally in music production, or in business the field. development roles for major companies such as Yamaha Why study Music at Lewisham Music London Southwark College? YOU COULD EARN... Our programmes provide a dynamic mix of practice and Musician: £19,000 starting theory: you will learn how to create music using industry salary, £32,000 with standard software, gain first-hand 3-5 years’ experience

experience in executing a DJ set at a live event, or study key music Music development manager: genres and learn repertoire from £25,000 starting salary, £45,000 the 1950s to the present day with 3-5 years’ experience

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus Intermediate Music Performance & Production 3 1 year Lewisham Way

Music Professional Practice (Ext Dip) (Direct 3 1 year Southwark Entry to Yr2)

Introduction to Music (Dip in Music 3 1 year Southwark Performance & Production)

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YOU COULD EARN...

Lab technician: £15,000 starting salary, £22,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

Biochemist: £27,000 starting salary, £41,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus BTEC National Foundation Diploma in 3 1 year Lewisham Way Applied Science

GCSE in Science Sociology & Psychology 2 1 year Southwark

GCSE Science 2 1 year Southwark

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SCIENCE

If you’re inspired by the physical and evidence collection and analysis, natural world, and like the idea of prescription and health care applying scientific principles to make products, and vitamins and minerals new discoveries and improve lives, a career in science could be for you. You’ll learn in a stimulating environment: our highly experienced Studying on one of our vocational lecturers will teach you the science programmes post-16 will fundamentals of your chosen open up a range of interesting career specialism, and you’ll also get the options. You might decide to become chance to put your skills to the test a laboratory technician, supporting in our fully-equipped, scientific research through modern laboratories laboratory work, or a biochemist, investigating the characteristics of At Lewisham Southwark College, living organisms. Whatever your we take you beyond academic career ambitions, we can equip you subject knowledge, and give you with the skills you need to take your the professional skills and next steps. practical knowhow to maximise your career prospects in the Why study Science at science industry, or prepare you Lewisham Southwark College? for further study

We offer you a range of courses that cover the fields of biology, chemistry and physics. Depending on the programme you choose, you might study cell structure, human physiology, genes and inheritance, ecology, forensic

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SPORT

Most of us like to watch sport, but Having successfully completed one pursuing a successful career in the of our programmes, you’ll have the industry requires a high level of skills and knowledge to enable you to commitment and specialist training. continue on to Higher Education and study your specialism in greater depth Studying for one of our vocational sports qualifications post-16 leads You’ll benefit from training at the the way to a wide range of exciting Crystal Palace National Sports careers. You may want to play your Centre which features a state-of-the- chosen sport professionally, share art gym, an Olympic size swimming your passion for sport with others pool, athletics stadium indoor track, by becoming a sports coach or football pitches, exercise studios and fitness instructor, or work ‘behind the many other facilities scenes’ as a leisure club manager. Whatever your ambitions, we can YOU COULD EARN... equip you with the skills you need to reach your goal. Professional sportsperson: £12,000 starting salary, £22,000 Why study sport at with 3-5 years’ experience – Lewisham Southwark College? but the sky’s the limit!

You can study and train for an Sports coach: £15,000 exciting range of sport specialisms including fitness instructing, activity starting salary, £25,000 with leadership, personal training and 3-5 years’ experience

playing sport, as well as strengthening your technical, tactical, physical Fitness instructor: £19,000 and psychological development starting salary, £29,000 with (depending on your chosen course) 3-5 years’ experience

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L2: 3 GCSEs B-D / 6-3 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus Diploma in Pathway to Sports Coaching & 2 1 year Lewisham Way Leisure Industry - Sports Academy and Football Academy options

Certificate in Fitness Instructing 2 1 year Lewisham Way

Diploma Advanced Sports Coaching and 3 1 year Lewisham Way Performance (Football Academy)

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport 3 1 year Lewisham Way

Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) 3 1 year Lewisham Way

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YOU COULD EARN...

Stage manager: £25,000 starting salary, £41,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

Sound/lighting equipment operator: £16,000 starting salary, £25,000 with 3-5 years’ experience

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: L3: 3 GCSEs A*-C / 9-4 (in 2017 GCSEs) or relevant industry experience Start Date: September 18

Course name Level Duration Campus Technical Theatre Arts - BTEC Diploma in 3 1 year Southwark Production Arts

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TECHNICAL THEATRE

Set design...sound and lighting…stage both in our own Tressillian management…costumes and makeup Theatre and externally at – so many disciplines come together renowned local theatres to support a performance, and each offers a fascinating range of job You’ll benefit from theatre trips, roles. For example you might want workshops, training opportunities to become a set designer, building and work experience, as well as stage sets and props to support a participating in major nationwide performance, or a stage manager, competitions such as The Royal who oversees and directs Opera House Design Challenge theatrical productions. and National Theatre Connections

Whatever your ambitions, studying Former students have gone on for one of our vocational technical to gain places at prestigious theatre qualifications post-16 will drama schools such as RADA, equip you with the skills you need Rose Bruford, Academy of Live to get started in this exciting and and Recorded Arts, The Royal challenging field. Central School of Speech and Drama, LAMDA and Mountview, Why study Technical Theatre at and many now have successful Lewisham Southwark College? careers in the West End, on national and international tours Students on our courses and in major production companies experience the full range of back stage disciplines that support a performance – and there are plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice, with performances throughout the year

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Working in the ever-changing travel Why study Travel and Tourism at and tourism industry could take you Lewisham Southwark College? anywhere in the world. You might be aiming for a role as airline cabin crew, Depending on your chosen delivering customer service at 30,000 specialism, you could learn about feet, or you may want to become a customer service, travel planning, travel agent, helping people to plan the recommending holidays, worldwide holiday of their dreams. destinations, special interest holidays and independent travel Whatever your ambitions, studying for one of our vocational travel and tourism Our practical and applied approach qualifications post-16 will give you the to training will provide you with real- specialist skills and knowledge you’ll world skills and knowledge employers need to start your journey. are looking for and give you a head start in this competitive industry YOU COULD EARN... You’ll receive first-class tuition Cabin crew: £19,000 from expert lecturers who draw starting salary, £33,000 on their own long experience in with 3-5 years’ experience the industry, and will learn in facilities which reflect what you Travel agent: £16,000 will find when you begin work – starting salary, £24,000 such as our mock-up aircraft cabin with 3-5 years’ experience Former students have taken up exciting roles such as cabin crew for EasyJet and resort rep for Kuoni UK in the Maldives

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Course name Level Duration Campus Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry on 2 1 year Southwark the Ground

Diploma in Travel and Tourism 1 1 year Southwark

Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry 1 1 year Southwark

Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism 2 1 year Southwark

Diploma Pathway into the Tourism industry 2 1 year Southwark

Diploma in Cabin Crew 2 1 year Southwark

Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism 2 1 year Southwark (Aviation)

Certificate in Intro to Cabin Crew 2 18 weeks Southwark

Diploma Pathway to Travel and Tourism 3 1 year Southwark

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It’s the beginning of something really exciting, the next step in your future.

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WHICH SUBJECTS ARE TAUGHT WHERE?

Southwark Campus: Business IT and Computing Dance IELTS Drama Media ESOL Music Fashion Technical theatre Finance Travel and Tourism Health and Social Care Science

Lewisham Way Campus: Deptford Bridge: Art Finance Construction Beauty Health and Social Care Business IT and Computing Catering Sports Dance Supported Learning Drama Early Years English and maths ESOL

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Lewisham Southwark College is committed to promoting and providing equal opportunities for all its staff and students. LEWISHAM WAY CAMPUS SOUTHWARK CAMPUS Lewisham Way, 25 The Cut, London, SE4 1UT London, SE1 8LF Buses: 21, 136, 321, 436 Buses: 1, 4, 26, 45, 63, 100, 109, 155, DLR: Lewisham or Elverson Road 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 381 Rail: St Johns, Lewisham, Tube: Waterloo or Southwark New Cross or Brockley Rail: Waterloo or Waterloo East

DEPTFORD BRIDGE CAMPUS 020 3757 3000 1 Deptford Bridge, LSCollege.ac.uk London SE8 4HH Buses: 47, 53, 453, 177, 225 [email protected] DLR: Deptford Bridge Rail: Deptford or Greenwich