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Gazelle at Gloucestershire College Introducing a New Entrepreneurial Further Education Model WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to Gloucestershire College’s We are very proud of the success full-time and higher education course of our students. The College sets guide for the 2013-14 academic high standards and expectations year. You will see from its contents and as a result the vast majority of that the College provide a very our students pass their courses and wide range of courses at a variety go on to their chosen destination. of levels to suit most learners. At our last Ofsted Inspection we were The purpose of the course guide is to delighted to be rated “Good” with provide you with a good understanding “Outstanding Features” such as our of what is on offer here at the College. buildings, learning facilities and our We fully understand that choosing the IT environment. right course for you is an important decision and not one to be made lightly. Most importantly our regular student surveys indicate that students The information contained in this enjoy their time at College and publication is only the start of a process. would recommend it to a friend. If you are interested in one or more of our courses please come and talk to We try very hard to change students’ our friendly and well-informed Student lives for the better and we hope you will Services Team. In addition, we have join us and be part of the success story. regular open evenings at all our main sites throughout the year. We can also arrange I look forward to welcoming you to for you to talk to lecturers, students and Gloucestershire College in 2013. even sit in classes to help you make the right decision. Dr Greg Smith Principal and Chief Executive CONTENTS Access to Higher Education | 30 Apprenticeships | 34 Arts | 38 WELCOME Beauty Therapy | 46 Business | 52 TO | GC Catering 56 This is your guide to full-time and higher education courses at | Gloucestershire College, we hope you find everything you need. Computing 62 For the latest information and course details, please visit our website Construction | 68 www.gloscol.ac.uk and social networks or contact Student Services on 0845 155 2020. Entry to Further Education | 74 and Employment OPEN EVENING DATES Engineering | 76 Visit our welcoming campuses with their fantastic facilities and talk to our industry experienced staff about the exciting options available to you. Hairdressing | 80 LOCATION NOV 2012 JAN/FEB 2013 MAY 2013 Health, Care and Early Years | 84 GLOUCESTER Monday 12th Monday 28th Jan Monday 13th 5.30-8.00pm 5.30-8.00pm 5.30-8.00pm Media | 90 FOREST OF Wednesday 14th Wednesday 30th Jan Wednesday 15th DEAN 5.30-7.30pm 5.30-7.30pm 5.30-7.30pm Motor Vehicle | 98 CHELTENHAM Monday 19th Monday 4th Feb Monday 20th 5.30-8.00pm 5.30-8.00pm 5.30-8.00pm LAUNCHPAD Tuesday 20th Tuesday 5th Feb Tuesday 21st Public Services | 102 5.00-7.00pm 5.00-7.00pm 5.00-7.00pm School of Foundation Studies | 106 Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gloscol Sixth Form | 110 Like us on Facebook at www.fb.com/gloucestershirecollege Sport and Outdoor Adventure | 124 View our videos online at www.youtube.com/gloscol1 See our latest photos at www.flickr.com/gloscol Teacher Training and Education | 130 Gloucestershire College has made every effort to ensure that all details are correct. However, Travel and Tourism | 136 Gloucestershire College reserves the right to change any of the information at any time and without notice. Gloucestershire College also reserves the right to close or not start any published programme. 3 FOR MorE INformATioN PLEASE PHONE 0845 155 2020 The Students’ Union (SU) are a group dedicated to enhancing you might have. They will your experience at college. Whether you need information, also regularly be seen in busy support and advice, or you want to get involved in some fun public areas, such as The activities outside of your lessons, the SU are there to make sure Atrium, trying to get your opinion on important student matters. you get the best out of your time at college. Or, if you wish to e mail them they can be reached at [email protected]. Alternatively you can call them on As an example, last year the SU raised over £1,300 for charity 01452 563227 (Gloucester), 01594 838466 (Royal Forest of Dean) through fun activities and events. They also organised various or 01242 532014 (Cheltenham). welfare campaigns, including Anti-bullying week and LGBT history month, in addition went on a number of exciting trips including There are many opportunities at college that will enhance your an Alton Towers trip and to the Clothes Show Live, all of which experience and help you get the most out of your time here. The attracted nearly 700 students! activities and events organised by the SU are an example of this. Please feel free to contact the SU, whatever your query and they will If you want to get involved with the SU activities then it couldn’t be endeavour to help you. easier. They are based in The Dining Room in Gloucester, Student Services in RFD campus or on the first floor in Cheltenham. Their door is always open and they are happy to answer any question THE STUDENTs’ UNION 4 FOR MorE INformATioN PLEASE PHONE 0845 155 2020 When deciding on where to carry out your studies, Gloucestershire College understands the importance of choosing a college that can provide you with everything you need to succeed. With a proven record of student achievement and the right balance of work and social opportunities. GC can offer exactly that! So, why choose Gloucestershire College • Three main campuses in Cheltenham, • A level pass rate of 98.6%. • 97% of students say they feel Gloucester and the Royal Forest of Dean. safe in their lessons. • GC has been awarded Gazelle • A wide range of education and training status, Apprenticeship Provider • 95% of students said that the programmes, including A levels and of the Year, Artsmark Gold and teaching on their course was good. GCSEs, apprenticeships, vocational European Language Label. qualifications, work-based learning, So, what’s not to love? GC has basic skills courses, higher education, • State-of-the-art facilities and equipment everything you could possibly want short courses for business, part- • All GC teaching staff are experts in to help you embark on a successful time day and evening courses and their fields with a number of them career in the industry of your choice. English for overseas students. having worked in industry. • Over 100 full-time courses ranging • Rated “good” with “outstanding” from hair and beauty to construction features by Ofsted. and game development. • 90% of students would recommend • 18 higher education courses. GC to another person. 5 FOR MorE INformATioN PLEASE PHONE 0845 155 2020 PROGRESSION CHART Level This level includes Higher Apprenticeships HNC HND Foundation Degree 4+Degree Level This level includes BTEC National Diploma NVQs Access to HE AS Level A2 Level International Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Apprenticeships Level This level includes GCSE BTEC First Diploma NVQs Apprenticeships This level also includes ICT, English 2 and maths if required. Level Foundation Learning Make a start on a range of courses from plumbing to hairdressing or care. This level also includes ICT, English and maths. mployment Further education starts here E 6 1 FOR MorE INformATioN PLEASE PHONE 0845 155 2020 Course C FD G M NC T Course C FD G M NC T Access to Higher Education Fashion and Clothing Diploma • • Access to Higher Education • • • HND Graphic Design/Multimedia • Return to Learning • • Get Creative • • Fashion and Photography • • Beauty and Holistic Therapies Package Design • Introduction to Beauty Therapy • Events Management • Beauty Therapy Diploma • • • Creative Practice • Beauty Therapy Diploma - GC Express • Theatre Production • Holistic Therapies Diploma • Media, Film, Video Journalism • • Make-up Artist Diploma • E2FEE Nail Technician Diploma • E2FEE • • • Body and Spa Therapy Diploma • Beauty Therapy Diploma • • Engineering and Motor Vehicle Media, Hair and Make-up - GC Express • Motor Vehicle - Level 1 • • • Nail Technician - GC Express • Motor Vehicle - Level 2 • • • Complementary Therapy - GC Express • Mechanical Engineering Diploma • Business Electronic Engineering Diploma • HNC Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering • Introduction to Business • • HNC Electronic Engineering • Diploma in Business Level 2 • • Engineering Diploma • Diploma in Business Level 3 • • Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • • Hairdressing Introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy HNC/D Business • • • • • • • • Certificate in Business Administration • • Diploma Catering Hairdressing Diploma • • • • Hairdressing - GC Express • Catering Foundation • • Barbering - GC Express • Professional Catering Diploma • • Chefs Diploma • • Health, Care and Early Years Professional Cookery - GC Express • Early Years • • • Computing Health and Social Care • • • Foundation Degree Early Years • • Forensic Computing Diploma • Foundation Degree Health Care Practice Nursing • Interactive Games Design Diploma • HNC Computing • Public Services, Sport, Outdoor Activities and Travel IT • • • and Tourism System Support • • Sport and Public Services • • Web Technology and Development • Public Services • Media, Game and Software Development • Sport • Software Development (including Games and Apps) • Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness • Computing Diploma - Level 1 • • Certificate for the Outdoor Activity Leader • Construction Certificate for the Outdoor Industry • Travel and Tourism - Level 2 • • Certificate in Construction Crafts • • • • • • Brickwork Diploma •
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