Course Guide DISCOVER BUILD CREATE. INTRODUCTION APPRENTICESHIPS Steps to success 4 Get started 128 GAP 6 Core skills 130 Industry Placements 8 GEM 10 Watford 12 Hemel Hempstead 14 ADDITIONAL On-demand College 16 INFORMATION College culture 18 Enrichment 134 Why choose college? 20 Learning Resource Centres 136 Open days 22 Higher education 138 Part-time studies 140 Helping you achieve 142 COURSES How to find us 144 Art, Design & Photography 28 Right time, right place 146 Building Services 38 Course Introduction Meetings 148 Business 44 Guidance notes 150 Computing 48 Application form 151 Early Years & Education 52 Electrical Installation 54 Engineering 58 Foundation Studies 62 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy 66
Health & Social Care 74 CONTENTS Logistics 78 Media 80 Motor Vehicle Maintenance 84 Music 88 Performing Arts 92 Plumbing 96 Professional Cookery & Hospitality 100 Psychology 104 Public Services 106 Science 110 Sport 114 Sport - Football Programme 118 Travel 120 Access to Higher Education 124 Three key steps to success… 1. GLISH EN &K MATHSEXPERIENCE 2. WOR AL SKILLS
3. DIGIT DIGITAL SKILLS
Open Doors Future Proof At West Herts College we work with English and maths remain as important our students to set them up for a as ever, however lots of employers are world of opportunity. working differently so will be keeping an eye out for those who have a good Focus on a course you’ll love and we’ll understanding of the digital world. INTRODUCTION give you every chance to upskill and grow your network.
Level Up Your main qualification is just the start, take your CV to the next level. English and maths, digital skills and work experience make up the complete package. THE RIGHT MIX
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Work experience that works for you
We’ve partnered up with local GAP benefits you and the employer. employers to bring you GAP, a fresh You can expect to be involved in live approach to work experience aimed at briefs, virtual projects, events and getting you the skills, confidence and teams – improving your transferable contacts required to land that great skills along the way. Look out for first job. masterclasses led by successful figures from industry, giving you insights into We’re working with over 700 what it takes to make your dream employers across a wide range of career a reality. sectors, so you’ll have plenty of exciting opportunities to choose from. Make your CV stand out from the crowd. INTRODUCTION
Talk to our GAP team at our open days or email gapexperiences @westherts.ac.uk
7 INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS A step ahead Inside track Industry Placements are a new Complete an industry placement and initiative designed to give students a you’ll gain valuable insight, experience head start finding the future they want. and knowledge that sets you apart, This additional work experience built giving you a CV or Personal Statement in to your qualification can open the with added impact. You’ll be on track doors to skilled employment, higher to succeed in a career you’ll love. education or an apprenticeship.
The next level All our courses require students to complete GAP experiences, matching up core competencies and future ambitions with great work experience. Industry Placements take it to the next level, aligning with your chosen career path and including around 45 days of on-the-job experience. INTRODUCTION T-LEVELS Coming in September 2022 80% Classroom 20% Work These new qualifications will sharpen your skillset and get you ready for the working world.
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English and maths, but not as you know it.
We’re proud to say GEM is unique to West Herts College. A fresh approach to success with these essential skills.
GEM makes sense of English and maths and relates it to your main course, with tutors working to improve your understanding and focus your learning where you’ll benefit the most.
Find the right mix with our on demand study platform and you’ll be on the right track. INTRODUCTION
To find out more about continuing your English and maths studies email your questions to [email protected]
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There are many things that make Going places our Watford campus unique, by Our campus is packed with industry studying here you’ll be part of a standard kit and equipment, you can vibrant community of students, staff, look forward to getting hands on from businesses and local residents. day one. You’ll find everything you need to be ready for whatever the Step inside our doors on campus or future has in store. online and you’ll see why we’re so proud of the space we’ve created, everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to think big.
Well connected Getting to College is easy, Watford campus is accessible by train, tube and bus. Our main campus is just a mile walk from Watford Junction and Watford Underground station. INTRODUCTION
12 13 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Our Hemel Hempstead campus is open and ready for you to enjoy. The new town centre campus is the Choose from ideal place for you to learn, relax • Applied Science and achieve. • Business On this campus you’ll find a full suite • Carpentry of courses designed with the modern • Computer Science economy in mind. Focus your studies on a subject you love and benefit from • Construction Skills the latest facilities, study spaces and • Digital Content equipment. Production • Digital Gaming We’ve just opened our multi-million pound Construction and Engineering • Education and Early Years centre on campus. We’re excited to • Forensic Science show it off. Drop in on a campus tour • Health and Social Care and see for yourself. • Healthcare Science
This high-tech operations hub is • Maintenance Operations INTRODUCTION home to everything you need to get • Software and Games career ready. Development • Sport and Fitness • Travel and Tourism • Trowel Trades
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14 15 ON-DEMAND COLLEGE Learn Take your studies with you. Our students can look forward to accessing all of our resources, kit and equipment and state-of-the- art facilities on campus, but we also back this up with Canvas – our online learning platform – to provide students with a seamless digital experience when working from home.
Take part College comes with a calendar packed full of exciting enrichment activities to get involved with. We have clubs, societies and masterclasses on campus and online, students can pick and choose where and when they want to take part. INTRODUCTION Never miss out Our ‘On Demand’ approach to college means that students will never miss a beat. We’ll ensure that you can access everything you need to achieve your goals, whether you’re on campus or online.
16 COLLEGE CULTURE Enjoy Campus life comes with added independence. Grab a coffee, join in with a club or activity, meet new friends, and collaborate in the breakout spaces.
Focus Specialise in a subject that you love and get a head start on your career.
Succeed Make the most of our Learning Resource Centres, expert tutors and outstanding support staff and you’ll be well on your way to securing the perfect job or university place. INTRODUCTION
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COURSES Diploma in Art, Diploma in Diploma in Design and Media Art and Design Photography
1 W 2 W 2 W
ART, DESIGN & Code: 8908Q Code: 85001 Code: 85002 PHOTOGRAPHY Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year This introduction to art, design and Stretch your current skills, build solid If you have an interest in digital or media is an opportunity to explore your artistic foundations and begin to analogue photography, this is an creativity and raw artistic talent. You’ll identify specific talents and aspirations. exciting opportunity to develop explore different tools and techniques, Prepare for your career – learn to be your skills and deepen your and find your preferred career path. creative while working within a brief. understanding. Through project work you will gain key photographic What will I need? What will I need? skills that develop your portfolio. A passion to develop your creative 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or completion side and examples of previous work. of the Level 1 programme What will I need? and a portfolio of work. 3 GCSEs (A*- D/9-3) or completion What will I study? of the Level 1 programme, You’ll work on developing What will I study? and a portfolio of work. your skills, including: The focus is on responding to • Drawing and painting project briefs across varying What will I study? specialisms, including: • Ceramics • Studio lighting • Graphic design • Printmaking • Composition • 3D design • Graphic design • Portrait photography • Textiles • 3D design • Documentary photography • Visual arts • Textiles • Digital processes (Photoshop) • Fashion • Darkroom practices What can I do next? • Digital arts You can progress to a Level 2 in What can I do next? Art and Design or Media. What can I do next? On successful completion you will be ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY You’ll be ready to progress on to able to progress to Level 3, choose Level 3 – continue with Art and from Photography, Art & Design or Design or specialise in your preferred Creative Media Production: TV & Film. discipline, such as Graphic Design, Photography, Fashion or 3D Design.
All of our Art and Design diplomas are accredited by UAL.
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28 29 Extended Diploma Extended Diploma in Art in Art and Design and Design: Photography
3 W 3 W
Code: 0098 Code: 0091 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years It’s time to turn your sketchbook Style and versatility are crucial in into a professional portfolio. Expert forging a career as a photographer, tutors will guide you through a full so this course covers all of the key spectrum of creative disciplines to fields; documentary, fine art, editorial, help you find your artistic niche. advertising and fashion. Professional studies featuring infinity cones and What will I need? the latest camera equipment await. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or completion of the Level 2 What will I need? programme and a portfolio of work. 4 GCSEs (A*–C/9-4), including English or maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in What will I study? photography, media or art and design. In the first year you will experiment with a range of materials and techniques, What will I study? before choosing from a range of Classroom theory plays its part, specialisms in year two, including: but you’ll be spending a lot of • 3D design time in computer suites, studios and darkrooms. You’ll cover: • Ceramics • Live projects • Textiles and printmaking • Visual language • Graphic design and illustration • Darkroom techniques • Photography and digital arts • Studio photography • Fine art • Research skills ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY What can I do next? • Covering shows and community events A variety of creative careers await • Visits to professional in areas such as fashion, textiles, photographic practices design and model-making through to illustration, graphics, product design or computer-based design. Further your What can I do next? study at higher education level in a Successful students progress to an number of art and design specialisms, Honours degree across a range of or continue your development at photographic and media subjects. Careers college with a Foundation diploma. include photographic work for the arts and media industries, plus specialisms in portraits, events, fashion, documentary, editorial and retouching sectors.
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30 31 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Extended Diploma in Art Extended Diploma in Art Extended Diploma in Art Digital Illustration & Animation and Design: Graphic Design and Design: Fashion and Design: Fine Art
3 W 3 W 3 W 3 W
Code: 0093 Code: 0095 Code: 0094 Code: 0099
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
This course will develop the creative A modern career in graphic design is Choose Fashion, one of the most Develop your creative interests across and technical skills you need to make guaranteed to provide exciting challenges. dynamic and creative careers on a diverse range of media and materials your original ideas a reality. Cutting Technology is transforming these offer. Turn your style in to lookbooks, including oil paints, printmaking, edge technology will enable you to opportunities, but creativity remains at garments and media collections and photography and installation. have the freedom and tools to discover the heart of it all. Explore traditional and take your artistic flair to new levels. your own personal style, understand digital design in our studios, equipped What will I need? character development, and explore with the latest Adobe software. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English the context of digital narrative. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or completion of the Level 2 What will I need? or maths, or completion of the Level 2 programme and a portfolio of work. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including programme, and a portfolio of work. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English English or maths or successful What will I study? or maths, or completion of the Level 2 completion of the Level 2 programme, What will I study? Alongside visits to galleries and museums programme, and a portfolio of work. and a portfolio of work. Gain core skills for the fashion bringing your studies to life, you’ll develop industry, such as: skills in a range of subjects including: What will I study? What will I study? • Design • Drawing and painting You’ll study a range of specialist You will study a range of subjects, including: specialist subjects including: • Fashion illustration • Sculpture and ceramics • Visual language • Publicity and publishing • Garment construction • Printmaking • Research skills • Branding identity • Business management • Digital imagery • Critical and contextual awareness • Packaging • Computer-aided design • Conceptual knowledge and application • Materials, processes and technical skills • Typography • Pattern cutting What can I do next? • Print and textiles • 2D problem solving in digital illustration • Computer imaging You could progress onto the Foundation • 3D problem solving in art • Illustration/image making Diploma here at college. Apply for a What can I do next? range of university degrees to open up ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY • Time-based problem solving in Begin your career in fashion design, opportunities in illustration, set painting, animation What can I do next? production, visual merchandising, fashion Successful students can progress into prosthetics, theatric make-up, art therapy, • Developing a project illustration, buying and marketing, architecture, photography and ceramics. work across a wide range of career areas, or even start your own business. including graphic design, advertising and Opportunities for further study include What can I do next? animation. Further study options include a Foundation Diploma here at college, You’ll be equipped with the UCAS the HND in Graphic Design here at West or an Honours degree at university. points to take the step onto a degree Herts College or progression to university at University. Choose to study a course across a wide range of disciplines. from the following areas; illustration, animation or games design - you’ll also be eligible for the HND Graphic Design course here at college.
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32 33 Extended Diploma in Art and Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Foundation Diploma Design: Product and 3D Design Architecture and Interior Design in Art and Design
3 W 3 W 3 W
Code: 0096 Code: 0010 Code: 0358 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year 95% This course is all about creativity for This course will see you explore Interior Success on this course will provide of students feel the real world. Create life-enhancing Design and Architecture concepts through an excellent grounding and ready solutions to everyday problems, critical thinking, drawing and making, you for pursuing a degree in the their course matches using drawing, and model-making to whilst contextual studies and theory creative arts. You’ll be equipped with their ambitions communicate your ideas. blend with units throughout the course. a portfolio to give you a creative edge in applying for top universities. What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including What will I need? or maths, or completion of the Level 2 English or maths or successful Minimum 32 UCAS points, GCSE maths programme, and a portfolio of work. completion of the Level 2 programme, and English (A*-C/9-4). In special cases and a portfolio of work. these qualifications may be waived. What will I study? Mature students without the required In recently modernised workshops, What will I study? formal qualifications are welcome your key subject areas will include: Your subjects will include: to apply. You will also be required to provide a portfolio of work. • Product design • Historical and contemporary practices in interior design and architecture • Set and prop design What will I study? • Furniture and model-making • Model-making for interiors and exteriors The course emphasises a broad, • Creative design for interiors experimental approach and covers • Business and marketing the following subject areas: • Surface design • Craft design • Drawing and painting • Spatial design • Automotive design • Sculpture and 3D design • Technical, architectural and Photography and moving image In the second year of study you perspective drawing • will be equipped to specialise • Graphics • Professional project management ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY in your chosen pathway • Costume • Product design What can I do next? • Illustration • Craft design You’ll be well equipped to progress on • Performance art to further study at university across • Architecture a wide range of creative degrees, or • Automotive design continue studying here at college on What can I do next? our foundation diploma. Careers are You’ll be ready for a broad range of What can I do next? varied across areas such as interior specialisms at degree level. Career options Further study options include design, architecture, exhibitions and include the fields of design, applied Foundation Diploma or 3D specialisms events management, fashion and textiles, arts, freelancing or art education. at Honours level, leading to junior film and set design and many more. positions in product, furniture or interior design, model-making, architecture, theatre and jewellery design.
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34 35 ART / DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY
36 37 Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in Construction Skills Trowel Trades Carpentry
1 H 1 H 1 H
BUILDING Code: 0283 Code: 0287 Code: 0281 SERVICES Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year This course enables you to try your hand This course will prepare you for everything Combine construction with creativity at a variety of different construction and you need to succeed in all aspects of and start building a career with solid building tasks, ranging from carpentry to the trowel trade. You’ll develop the foundations. Making and installing bricklaying and plastering. Get a feel for hand skills required from start to finish wooden fixtures and fittings as part of the direction you want your career to take. in domestic and non-domestic builds. construction projects. Skilled carpenters and joiners are highly sought after. What will I need? What will I need? You’ll need a great work ethic, A keen interest in building and the What will I need? hand-eye coordination, a good attitude patience and willingness to develop GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths and attention to detail for a career that the skills required for career success. is required for this course. relies on you taking pride in your work. What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? • Bricklaying The practical nature of this course reflects You’ll work on developing the working life of a carpenter. Learning is your skills, including: • Plastering by practical projects and assignments • Bricklaying • Tiling based on realistic workplace situations and activities. • Plastering • Health and Safety Course subjects include: • Bench carpentry • Teamwork • Carrying out first and What can I do next? What can I do next? second fix operations This course is an ideal way to get Continue your studies at college by • Understanding construction technology
onto a more advanced qualification or taking the next step onto Level 2 BUILDING SERVICES • Understanding information, apprenticeship leading to a career in Maintenance Operations, Plastering or quantities and communication construction - as a carpenter, bricklayer, Bricklaying, alternatively you will be plasterer, or maintenance operative, or well equipped to find an apprenticeship • Preparing and using carpentry and variety of other roles within the industry. in bricklaying or plastering. joinery portable power tools
What can I do next? You’ll be ready for the next step in your studies. Progression opportunities could include an apprenticeship or a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry.
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38 39 Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in Site Carpentry Plastering Bricklaying
2 H 2 H 2 H
Code: 0293 Code: 0288 Code: 0289 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year 97% If you are preparing to work in the Kick start your career in wet trades with Highly-skilled bricklayers are in of students feel their industry or already employed and need this specialist industry qualification. demand locally and nationally to keep a recognised industry qualification, With a focus on practical plastering, up with the demand for new homes course matches this course will help develop your make the most out of our new and buildings, the earning potential their ambitions existing skills and will introduce you Construction Centre and learn in a is high and you’ll be working in a to more advanced techniques. professional, building site environment. solid industry that’s built to last.
What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? Successful completion of the Successful completion of a relevant Successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry or Level 1 Diploma. You will be assessed Level 1 Diploma or the relevant relevant experience and skills. to demonstrate you have the entry experience and skills. skills required for this course. What will I study? What will I study? The work-related nature of this What will I study? Subject areas include: course prepares you for working • Health, safety and welfare • Constructing cavity walling life of as a carpenter. You will learn new skills and techniques to • Applying plastering materials forming masonry structures further develop your abilities. • Fixing dry lining and plasterboards • Constructing solid walling incorporating isolated and attached piers Course subjects include: What can I do next? • Constructing thin joint masonry • Health, safety and welfare Students completing this course will find • Health, safety and welfare in • Principles of building construction themselves ready for employment on site construction and associated industries • Flooring and roofing or continue your studies with our Level 3 BUILDING SERVICES qualification in Construction Management. • Setting out masonry structures • Frames, partitions and stairs • Understanding construction technology • Carpentry maintenance • How to set up and operate What can I do next? a circular saw Progress on to a relevant Level 3 qualification, start an apprenticeship What can I do next? or find employment - a future You’ll be ready for an advanced full of opportunity awaits. carpentry programme alongside work, or to start work as a junior carpenter.
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40 41 Diploma in Extended Diploma in Maintenance Operations Construction Management
2 H 3 H
Code: 0256 Code: 0285
Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years
This course is for students who want to If you’re interested in how and why work as a multi-skilled operative in the we build things the way we do, this construction or property maintenance course is for you. Explore industry industries. There are opportunities to standards and techniques to prepare become a site agent, contracts manager, you for a career built to last. self-employed contract operator or work in property maintenance. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I need? or maths or completion of a relevant Applicants should have completed a Level 2 Diploma, with English or maths. relevant Level 1 Diploma. You will be assessed, to demonstrate that you can What will I study? cover the range of skills required. The course is largely made up of theory classes, but you’ll have the What will I study? chance to develop your practical You will cover maintenance and skills too. Modules could include: repair skills in the following areas: • Construction design • Plumbing • Construction technology • Painting and decorating • Science and materials in construction • Carpentry • Project management • Bricklaying • Surveying in construction BUILDING SERVICES • Block paving and drainage • Graphical detailing in construction • Roofing • Tendering and estimating • Plastering What can I do next? What can I do next? Successful students may be ready to Upon completion of this course, you will find employment, with apprenticeship have a good foundation for future career options also available. You will also opportunities. If you’d like to take your be able to progress to a degree studies further, a higher apprenticeship programme to continue your study. Likely or additional qualifications are available. careers include project management, building surveying, architect, site management and civil engineer.
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42 43 Diploma in Business Diploma in Business Extended Diploma Administration in Business
1 W H 2 W H 3 W H
BUSINESS Code: 0277Q Code: 02781 Code: 0275 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years
Launch your career in administration Explore exciting opportunities and build Develop a broad spectrum of skills, within a number of business skills you can take forward for a career in knowledge and personal qualities sectors including retail, insurance, companies of any size and in any sector. key to progressing in the business travel and banking. sector. Success on this course can What will I need? open up a wealth of opportunities. What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English An interest in developing your language or successful completion What will I need? business skills and creating a of the Level 1 programme. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English career path for yourself. language and maths, or successful What will I study? completion of the Level 2 Diploma with English language at grade 4 or above. What will I study? • Enterprise in the business world • Being organised • Principles of marketing What will I study? • Working with others • Introducing law and consumer rights In the first year, your programme of study includes: • Branding • Business online • Exploring business • Presenting a business idea • Finance for business • Marketing • Recording income and expenditure • Sales and personal selling • Personal and business finance • Creating a visual display • Recruitment, selection and employment • Managing events What can I do next? What can I do next? BUSINESS The next stage would be to progress to Progress onto the Level 3 Diploma These will lead onto a pathway of a Level 2 Diploma in subjects including in Business, IT or Travel and Tourism. your choice, in subjects such as: Business, IT or Travel and Tourism. Alternatively, move onto a career in • Finance sales, buying, finance, administration • Human resources or find an apprenticeship. • Sales and marketing • General business
What can I do next? Progress into work across a wide range of business-based careers, or onto further study with a higher apprenticeship or Foundation degree here at college or 96% an Honours degree at university. of students are pleased with student support services
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44 45 Combined Diploma in Extended Diploma Business with Applied Law in Marketing
3 W 3 W
Code: 0276 Code: 0279
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
Discover the practices and skills In a rapidly changing economic required to work in the legal sector. landscape, a coherent marketing This course looks at how law is applied strategy is increasingly important for in criminal and civil matters, you will businesses to reach their target audience. also gain an understanding of the Learn the fundamental marketing impact law has on all business. techniques for a prosperous career.
What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English language at grade 5 or above and language and maths, or successful maths at grade 4 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 Diploma completion of a relevant Level 2 Diploma with suitable levels of English and maths. including English language at grade 5 or above and maths at grade 4 or above. What will I study? You will study the following What will I study? areas of marketing: • Dispute solving in civil law • Marketing principles • Applying the law • Customer communications • Investigating aspects of criminal • Digital marketing
law and the legal system • Brand activation BUSINESS • Contract and business law • Generating customer loyalty • International business • Event marketing • Exploring business • Influencer marketing • Marketing research What can I do next? Progress into work across a wide range • Customer immersion experience of business-based careers, or onto further study with a higher apprenticeship or What can I do next? Foundation degree here at college or This course is designed to help an Honours degree at university. students progress into any area of the marketing sector. Students can progress into an apprenticeship or alternatively to higher education with a Foundation degree here at college or on to a university of your choosing.
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46 47 Diploma for Diploma in Information Extended Diploma in Computing: IT users and Creative Technology Software and Games Development
1 W 2 W H 3 W H
COMPUTING Code: 8807 Code: 87521 Code: 8804 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years
This specialist work-related qualification IT is an ever-changing industry full Specialise in the ever-expanding areas is designed to develop technical of possibilities. Broaden your tech of gaming platforms and technologies. knowledge and personal skills that are knowhow and get to grips with computer You’ll develop your software skills essential for success in IT-related fields. systems, hardware and software. and learn how to create market-ready gaming solutions. With hundreds of What will I need? What will I need? gaming startups across the region, you’ll Ambition, attention to detail and 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English be set for an exciting journey ahead. passion for new technology are a and maths, or the IT Level 1 Diploma. must for success on this course. What will I need? What will I study? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I study? The focus is on a range of and maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in IT. • Improving productivity using IT up-to-date subjects including: • Technology systems What will I study? • IT user fundamentals Modules can include: • Computer networks • Software fundamentals • Event-driven programming • Software development • Design and imaging software • Digital graphics • Installing and maintaining • MS Office • Developing computer games computer hardware • Website software • Human-computer interaction • Computational thinking • Employability skills • Computer game platforms • Database development and technologies COMPUTING What can I do next? • Web animation for interactive media You can progress to the Level 2 What can I do next? Diploma in Information and Creative On completion you can progress to • Computer game design Technology. You will continue to develop one of our Level 3 Computing courses, the skills needed to eventually work opening up career opportunities in: PC What can I do next? in specialisms such as: technician, maintenance, graphic design, hardware Take your studies higher with our HND games designer, support, internet/ support, webpage design and more. in Video Game Design and Production. web professional and many more. Alternatively you can look to start working on application development or as a games and web developer or progress to a Foundation degree, higher apprenticeship 9/10 or range of degrees at university. students describe the College as excellent/ good overall
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48 49 Extended Diploma in Computing: Extended Diploma in Computing: Computer Science Networking Security and Support
3 W H 3 W
Code: 8802 Code: 8803
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
The focus of this course is developing Study in our purpose-built networking practical skills and understanding labs for the opportunity to develop your across the technical aspects of IT skills in this growing area. Make the most valued by employers, designed to of our industry-standard networking and prepare you for success in a dynamic communications kit and further your industry full of opportunity. working knowledge of security systems.
What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English and maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in IT. and maths, or a Level 2 Diploma in IT.
What will I study? What will I study? Modules can include: Modules can include: • Computer systems • Networked systems security • Controlling systems using IT • Computer systems • Website production • CCNA fundamentals of networking • Information systems • Information systems • Managing networks • Organisational systems security • Organisational systems security • System analysis and design
• Computer networks COMPUTING • Networked systems security What can I do next? What can I do next? Take your studies higher with our HND Study our HND in Cybersecurity in Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking. and Ethical Hacking. This will Alternatively you can look to start enable you to apply for higher working on networking systems or apprenticeship programmes, technical in technical support or progress to a courses at university or give you an Foundation degree, higher apprenticeship academic edge when applying for or range of degrees at university. employment in your field of study.
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50 51 Introduction to Early NCFE CACHE Diploma for CACHE Extended Diploma Childcare Years and Social Care Early Years Practitioner and Education (Early Years Educator)
1 W H 2 W H 3 W H
EARLY YEARS Code: 2505 Code: 03093 Code: 0307 & EDUCATION Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years This course is an excellent starting point Prepare yourself for working with This is a well-regarded course for for enthusiastic people interested in children from newborn to five students wishing to gain their licence exploring the care and education sectors. years of age, with knowledge of to practice within the sector or children up to seven, helping with become a primary school teacher. What will I need? their development and growth. A caring nature and desire to provide What will I need? support for people of all ages is essential. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), or equivalent. You will need to complete a DBS check 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English All students are required to have and attend a course introduction meeting. language, or successful completion achieved GCSE English language of a Level 1 programme with GCSE and maths at grade C/4 or functional What will I study? English language or equivalent. You skills maths and English. You will Your subjects will include: will need to complete a DBS check. need to complete a DBS check.
• Children learning through What will I study? What will I study? everyday experiences • Child development • Child development and health • Physical activities for children • Play and activities • Observation and assessment • Health and social care needs • Safeguarding and professional • Understanding children’s • Personal care development additional needs • Managing health • 250 hours work-placement • Professional practice • Providing safe environments for children What can I do next? What can I do next? • Play and learning Upon gaining your qualification you Progress to the Level 3 Health and Social will be able to progress onto the Care or CACHE Early Years Educator • International perspectives YEARS & EDUCATION EARLY Diploma for Early Years Practitioner, (English language and maths required), • Preparing for school readiness an apprenticeship, or Level 2 Diploma which will give you a licence to work in Health and Social Care. within the sector. Future career prospects • Supporting emergent literacy involve working in early years settings and mathematics such as nurseries or preschools. • 750 hours work-placement
What can I do next? You will be well placed to apply to university and progress to EYT status. Careers include teaching assistant, nursery T-LEVELS practitioner, playgroup leader, primary Coming in school teacher and social worker. You can September 2022. also progress to a Foundation degree. See Page 8
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52 53 Diploma in Electrical Diploma in Electrical Installation: Diploma in Electrical Installation: Installation Buildings and Structures Buildings and Structures
1 H 2 H 3 H
ELECTRICAL Code: 9981 Code: 8916 Code: 8116 INSTALLATION Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Get to grips with the technical, Get hands on in our workshops from day Specialisms in electrical engineering range practical and theoretical foundations. one. You’ll be developing and refining from transporting data to programming Equip yourself with the tools you the necessary skills for success in the computer-controlled ‘intelligent’ buildings need to succeed at a higher level. ever-changing electro-technology sector. and working with renewable technology, with even more variety on the horizon. What will I need? What will I need? This is a skills-based course where 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including What will I need? most students will traditionally English and maths may enable you Successful completion of Level 2 need to start at Level 1. to start this course at Level 2. Diploma in Electrical Installation, plus relevant assessment and GCSE What will I study? What will I study? maths grade 4/C or above. You will cover the essentials through Through a mix of practical and theory practical projects backed up by theory: lessons, you will learn about: What will I study? • Practical electrical installations • Electrical installation theory • Testing and commissioning • Health and safety • Practical installation competencies • Fault diagnosis and rectification • Basic electrical testing and maintenance • Electrical science • Health and safety during inspection • Electrical installation technology • Electrical science What can I do next? • Electrical systems design Take your skills up a notch and progress What can I do next? to the Level 2 in Electrical Installation, Progress onto the Level 3 course to alternatively you may be ready to start an What can I do next? prepare yourself for an exciting career apprenticeship and earn while you learn. Possible career opportunities involve or alternatively find employment electrical maintenance, security systems, ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION and continue your progress heating and ventilation. You’ll also be through an apprenticeship. able to complete further study for specialisms within the industry, with advancing technology consistently presenting more pathways.
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54 55 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
56 57 Diploma in Technical Diploma in Extended Diploma Welding Engineering in Engineering
1 H 2 H 3 W H
ENGINEERING Code: 4577 Code: 9982 Code: 9984 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Gain an introduction into the practices Take your first steps towards becoming In today’s world, skilled engineers are and processes within welding including a highly-skilled engineer with a world at the cutting edge of technological safety, environmental impact and of opportunities at your fingertips. innovation and problem solving – working teamwork. Get hands-on experience on next-generation tech, building robots whilst gaining a qualification that will What will I need? or developing sustainable energy. enable you to work in the sector. 3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3) including maths or science, or successful completion What will I need? What will I need? of a relevant Level 1 programme. 4 GCSEs (A*–C/9-4), including There are no formal entry requirements English, maths and science, or for this course. However, prospective What will I study? successful completion of a relevant students must have the potential to Training is through a mix of theory Level 2 Diploma, including maths. achieve all aspects of the qualification. and practice in our Innovation Lab, key subject areas include: What will I study? What will I study? • Processes and materials Working in our specialist engineering • Tungsten inert gas welding lab, you will develop skills in a • PCB components and soldering variety of disciplines including: • Metal inert gas welding • Workshop skills • Product design • Manual metal arc welding • Electrical components and wiring • Computer–aided design • Low carbon steel welding • Electrical, electronics and What can I do next? • Safe working practices communications Study for one year full time to • Sheet metalwork assembly ENGINEERING progress on to Level 3 Engineering, • Mechanical principles and applications alternatively you may wish to • Further engineering mathematics What can I do next? progress to an apprenticeship. Successful students will be ready for an apprenticeship or work. Opportunities for What can I do next? welders, fabricator welders and pipe fitter Upon completion you may be able to welders await. You may also choose to progress to a degree or higher level further your education here at college. course. This qualification opens up a host of employment opportunities or you may be able to find an internship within your chosen specialism.
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58 59 Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering
3 H
Code: 0325 Duration: 2 years 97% With a focus on meeting the needs of the industry, this course will develop your of students feel their design, analytical and evaluation skills course matches across a range of civil engineering topics. their ambitions What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, maths and science, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma.
What will I study? • Surveying • Site engineering • Construction in civil engineering • Tendering and estimating • Further maths for construction • Construction principles and design
What can I do next? There are opportunities to progress to ENGINEERING higher level study and possible careers include working as a construction site technician, civil engineering technician, quantity surveyor and building surveyor.
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60 61 Pathways Pathways Next Steps
E1 W E2 E3 W Code: 8779R Duration: 1 year Code: 8744/8745 Code: 8690 FOUNDATION This course is aimed at young adults with Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year an EHCP to prepare them for their next STUDIES steps after college, which may include This course is aimed at young people This course is intended for those with a life within the community, supported post-16 with moderate to severe learning range of moderate learning difficulties, work, an internship or other options. difficulties and disabilities, including such as ASC. Students are taught in those with ASC, at a range of levels small groups and will develop their What will I need? within Entry 1. Students are taught employability, personal and social skills. We liaise closely with schools and in small groups supported by highly colleges to ensure our students are specialist and experienced staff. What will I need? placed on the correct course at the We liaise closely with schools to level most suited to their needs. What will I need? ensure our students are placed We liaise closely with schools to on the correct course at the level What will I study? ensure our students are placed most suited to their needs. on the correct course at the level • Working towards goals most suited to their needs. What will I study? • Developing independence Pursue personal aspirations through What will I study? vocational experiences within college. • Community engagement Units on the course include independent The activities take place in an • Preparation for work living skills, college-based work integrated, inclusive and supportive • Citizenship experience, creative projects and environment but also give enrichment activities, leading to a opportunity for students to work • Home management – food nationally recognised qualification towards personal independence. preparation and budgeting at Entry 1. • Personal care What can I do next? What can I do next? At the end of the course students will What can I do next? FOUNDATION STUDIES FOUNDATION Students can progress onto other courses be prepared for either further education Progression opportunities could within the school of Foundation Studies or or finding appropriate employment. include moving into supported to provision within their local community. living and accessing community provision, including voluntary work. 9/10 students describe the College as excellent/ good overall
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62 63 Supported Internship
Code: 8569
Duration: 1 year
A dynamic course that aims to propel young people who require support into the world of employment. Placements 97% last for up to nine months – matching of students feel their the college’s academic year – with the college working in partnership with course matches employers to support our students. their ambitions
What will I need? We liaise closely with employers to ensure our students are placed in work based on their aspirations and skills.
What will I study? Each experience is based on a FIND OUT MORE real job, with roles adapted to suit the student’s skills. Students will work to: If you’re an employer who is looking to offer • Grow in confidence a Supported Internship, • Develop work skills get in touch with us • Improve decision making 01923 812345 • Widen social skills
What can I do next? Our partners take pride in offering a wide variety of workplace opportunities. STUDIES FOUNDATION The number of employers is growing all the time and currently includes: • John Lewis • Hilton Watford • Top Golf • Holiday Inn • McDonalds • Jury’s Inn
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64 65 Hairdressing or Hairdressing Barbering Beauty Therapy
1 W 2 W 2 W
HAIRDRESSING Code: 0670Q Code: 2306Q Code: 2425 & BEAUTY Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year The choice is yours. Choose to focus Develop your hairdressing skills, working This course will develop your practical THERAPY on either Hairdressing or Beauty with real clients in our professional salons. skills in cutting men’s hair along with Therapy and find out what it takes a range of other specialisms. to progress in the industry. What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including What will I need? What will I need? English or maths, or completion of 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English Creative flair, an interest in the a relevant Level 1 programme. or maths, or successful completion subject and some basic skills. of a relevant Level 1 programme. What will I study? What will I study? • Advising and consulting with clients What will I study? Hairdressing: • Shampooing and conditioning • Shampooing and conditioning • Shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp the hair and scalp • Blow drying and setting • Blow drying, setting and dressing hair • Styling men’s hair • Plaiting and braiding • Cutting and styling hair • Cutting facial hair • Temporary colour • Hair colouring • Scalp massage services • Promoting products and Beauty Therapy: • Participating in hairdressing services to clients • Applying basic make-up What can I do next? • Colouring and lightening hair • Skincare Progress onto Level 3 in Hairdressing, • Hand care or start work as a junior in a salon, in What can I do next? television or as a photographic stylist. You could continue your studies at • Nail art application a higher level or an apprenticeship in barbering, or utilise your skills by What can I do next? joining a barbershop in a junior role. HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY Take your skills to the next level with our choice of Level 2 courses. 9/10 students describe the College as excellent/ good overall
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66 67 Beauty Therapy Hair and Media Studies Make-Up Studies
2 W 2 W
Code: 2309 Code: 2320
Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year
Working in our professional salon Discover a world of creative opportunities you’ll blend technical skills with and kick-start your career with this business know-how to prepare you challenging and rewarding course. for a career in beauty therapy. What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), preferably 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), preferably in English, maths and science, in English, maths and science, or successful completion of a or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme. relevant Level 1 programme. What will I study? What will I study? • Health and safety practice in the salon • Anatomy and physiology • Client care and communication • Facial treatments in beauty-related industries • Manicure and pedicure • Applying make-up • Hot and warm waxing • The art of photographic make-up • Make-up • The art of dressing hair • Lash and brow treatments • Creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector What can I do next? • Face and body painting You could start work as a therapist or a cosmetic counter consultant, or further your studies at college with What can I do next? Begin employment as an assistant Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments. HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY to a make up artist or progress your learning with a Level 3 in Hair and Media Make-up, or Level 2 Hairdressing.
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68 69 Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Hair and Media Make-Up: Treatments Theatrics and Special Effects
3 W 3 W 3 W
Code: 4181 Code: 0672 Code: 2323 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year 9/10 With hard work, commitment and Showcase your own work through If you have an artistic streak and students describe the determination, a career in beauty therapy county-wide competitions and shows. dream of working in the fashion, College as excellent/ could take you anywhere in the world. Get the latest tips and techniques photography, theatre, TV or cosmetics through masterclasses by professionals industry then this course will develop good overall What will I need? from famous brands such as Wella. the skills you need to succeed. Level 2 Beauty Therapy or equivalent. Applicants will be required to What will I need? What will I need? complete a trade test (practical Level 2 in Hairdressing or a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hair and written) before enrolment. recognised non-NVQ equivalent, plus and Media Make-Up. Applicants will excellent practical skills and relevant be required to complete a trade test What will I study? professional experience. Completing (practical and written) before enrolment. a trade test (practical and written) • Specialised electrical body is required before enrolment. What will I study? and face treatments • Airbrush make-up • Monitoring procedures in the salon What will I study? • False lash application • Contributing to the planning • Cut hair using a combination of a promotional event of creative techniques • Fashion and photographic make-up • Swedish massage and • Colouring hair using a • Media make-up mechanical massage variety of techniques • Cosmetic make-up science • Indian head massage • Colour correction services • Camouflage make-up • Body and skin analysis • Creatively style and dress hair What can I do next? • Epilation • Creatively dress long hair Begin a freelance career as a • Monitor procedures to safely self-employed make-up artist, or progress
What can I do next? control work operations to higher levels of study. In addition, you HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY A career working in a spa, resort or will be eligible to become a member • Marketing and promotion cruise ship, or as a sales representative of the British Association of Beauty or equipment/product trainer. of products to clients Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC).
Looking to continue your studies? What can I do next? Progress to our Level 4 Diploma Embark upon further study to in Advanced Beauty Therapy. advance your career to salon management, or work as a stylist.
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70 71 HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY
72 73 Introduction to Early Diploma in Health Extended Diploma in Years and Social Care and Social Care Health and Social Care
1 W H 2 W H 3 W H
HEALTH & Code: 2505 Code: 85561 Code: 2503 SOCIAL CARE Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years This course is an excellent starting point This course will allow you to develop As well as being a recognised entry for enthusiastic people interested in your understanding and knowledge qualification into university, this exploring the care and education sectors. of care professions, setting you course has been designed specifically up for a career making a positive for those with an interest in nursing, What will I need? difference to people’s lives. social work, teaching, psychology or A caring nature and desire to provide healthcare. Set your sights high. support to people of all ages is essential. What will I need? You will need to complete a DBS check 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful What will I need? and attend a course introduction meeting. completion of Level 1 programme. You 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English will need to complete a DBS check. language or maths, or a Level 2 What will I study? Diploma in Health and Social Care Your subjects will include: What will I study? with English and maths. You will need to complete a DBS check. • Children learning through You will have unit assessments in the following modules: everyday experiences What will I study? • Lifespan development • Physical activities for children • Developing effective communication • Health and social care needs • Individual needs within health and social care • Personal care • Communicating in the health • Sociological and psychological and social care sector • Managing health perspectives • Anatomy and physiology for • Fundamentals of anatomy What can I do next? health and social care and physiology Upon gaining your qualification you
• Research methodology for & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH will be able to progress onto the What can I do next? health and social care Diploma for Early Years Practitioner, Progress to Level 3 – further study will an apprenticeship, or Level 2 Diploma open the door to careers such as social • Supporting individuals care needs in Health and Social Care. work, residential care management, housing and the probation service. What can I do next? Opportunities for employment straight Progress onto university or further away will include working in care training. Career prospects will homes, community work and the include nursing, occupational voluntary sector, plus classroom support, therapy, physiotherapy and hospitals and primary care trusts. teaching to name a few.
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74 75 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Science
3 H
Code: 2504
Duration: 2 years
Combine the skills and knowledge employers are looking for with practical workplace scenarios, and prepare for a 96% career in the healthcare science setting. of students are
What will I need? pleased with student 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including science support services and either English language or maths. You will need to complete a DBS check.
What will I study? • Human lifespan development • Meeting individual care and support needs • Promoting public health • Microbiology for health science • Complementary therapies • Scientific technique for health science • Biochemistry for health • Psychological perspectives • Principles of safe practice & SOCIAL CARE HEALTH
What can I do next? Progress onto an Honours degree at university. You’ll open up a wide range of rewarding career opportunities within the industry including nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, podiatry, radiography and other health professions.
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76 77 Diploma in Extended Diploma in Logistics International Logistics
2 H 3 H
LOGISTICS Code: 9100 Code: 9101 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years 96% Combining elements of business, Map your future out with a career in this of students are geography, computing and rapidly growing industry. Develop the communications, this introduction skills you need to work for businesses pleased with student to Logistics is designed to driving exciting technological change. support services provide you with the foundational knowledge for future success. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (9-4) including English What will I need? or maths, or completion of a 3 GCSEs (9-3) including English relevant Level 2 Diploma. We’ve teamed up with or maths, or completion of a the Career Colleges relevant Level 1 Diploma. What will I study? Trust to deliver these Your subjects will include: industry-focused courses. What will I study? • Supply chain logistics You will have unit assessments • Collaborating online in the following modules: • Team leadership • Developing productive working relationships • Contract law • Customer service • Importing goods within the supply chain • Compliance • Supply chain geography LOGISTICS • Transportation for supply chain logistics • Digital career development • Online information management What can I do next? • Safety and wellbeing in a digital You’ll work to build links to industry working environment across the region to ensure you have the skills and knowledge What can I do next? to progress to employment or Upon successful completion of this further education and training. course you should aspire to study the Level 3 Extended Diploma in International Logistics. Some students may be ready to find training within the Page 22 sector. You could also progress to study at level 3 in a related subject such as Engineering, Business or Computing.
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78 79 Diploma in Creative Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Creative Media: Film and TV Media: Digital Content Production
2 W 3 W 3 W H
MEDIA Code: 8900 Code: 8997 Code: 9001 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
Success in this fast-paced and continually Explore the spectrum of skills needed to Creative online content has become evolving industry requires a constant set up a career in filmmaking, directing, an essential tool for businesses. passion for new ideas. Up your skillset, producing or broadcasting. You’ll be Become a creative storyteller within encourage your creative streak and responding to creative briefs and getting brand standards, producing and you’ll have plenty of career options. work ready, so tune in and aim high. publishing successful content.
What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English language, or completion of language or a Level 2 Diploma English language, or a relevant a relevant Level 1 programme. in media or art and design. Level 2 qualification.
What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? Key subject areas include: Subject areas include: • Digital media skills • Moving image and audio production • Structure of the film and TV industries • Media campaigns • Advertising techniques • Employment in the industry • Advertising, PR and marketing • Exploring media audiences • Professional practices • Writing copy for web and print • Media structure and creation • Research methods • Digital photography • Media ownership • Analysis of media products • Image manipulation techniques MEDIA • Deconstructing media • Production techniques for video • Moving image production production: TV, films, games • Production management • Presenting TV, radio and podcasts • Multi-camera studio production What can I do next? • Blog and website production Progress onto Level 3 courses in: TV, • Soundtrack production for video film, photography, media production, • Video editing What can I do next? digital gaming or journalism. Possible You’ll be set for an honours degree • Scriptwriting careers include junior positions in a wide variety of disciplines in film or TV, photography, sound including publishing, media, graphic creation or the advertising industry. What can I do next? design, journalism, advertising, PR, Further study options include the communications and more. Alternatively HND in Creative Media Production jump straight in to industry with an here at college, or an Honours degree entry level role or apprenticeship. at university. Possible careers include film, television and a wide range of media-related employment.
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80 81 Extended Diploma in Creative Media: Digital Gaming
3 W H
Code: 8998 Duration: 2 years 97% This course introduces you to the conceptual and creative aspects of students feel their of this thriving medium. Learn course matches essential skills for designing, creating their ambitions and working with games.
What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English language, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
What will I study? • Environmental, character and game design • Digital concept art and game asset creation • 3D modelling, rendering and animation • Working in the gaming industry
• Working with game engines MEDIA • Games promotion
What can I do next? You’ll be ready to start a career in games design, alternatively you may wish to take your studies to the next level with HND in Creative Media Production: Game Development, a degree in Games Design or Honours programme at university. The games industry is thriving across the region, you’ll have next-level opportunities at your fingertips.
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82 83 Diploma in Light Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles and Repair Principles
1 H 2 H 3 H
MOTOR Code: 8815Q Code: 8813 Code: 8947 VEHICLE Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year If you have a love of cars and want to You’ll develop your skills in the After completing your Level 2 MAINTENANCE work in the motor vehicle sector, this workshop and continue to add to your qualification, now is the time to progress is the perfect course for you to start knowledge of motoring technologies. to Level 3. Take your knowledge to learning the basic technical skills. Continual assessment prepares you for an advanced level, opening up a the IMI exams and practical tasks. whole new world of opportunities. What will I need? An enthusiasm for practical and What will I need? What will I need? theory – be ready to learn and Successful completion of Level 1 Successful completion of the Level 2 get hands on from day one. Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance. Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? Training is through a mix of theory • Motor vehicle systems • Climate control and practice in our modern workshops, subjects include: • Removal, inspection and replacement • Advanced diagnostics • Inspection techniques • Construction • Engine management • Servicing • Identification of hybrid/electric vehicles • Advanced vehicle safety systems • Identification and function • Hybrid and electric vehicle technology What can I do next? of components Study an apprenticeship with an What can I do next? employer or progress to the Level 3 What can I do next? Successful students will be ready to Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance find work or progress to study Motor Study for one year full time to and Repair Principles at college. complete the Diploma in Light Vehicle Vehicle Engineering and related Maintenance and Repair Principles. subjects as a higher apprenticeship. MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
96% of students are Page 22 pleased with student support services
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84 85 86 87 MOTOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Diploma in Music Industry Diploma in Music Industry Extended Diploma in Skills: Production Skills: Performance Music Performance
2 W 2 W 3 W MUSIC Code: 8514 Code: 8514 Code: 9004 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years
Working behind the scenes in the The music industry isn’t all TV talent show Calling all singers, guitarists, bass music industry provides plenty of auditions. There’s a multitude of long-term players, pianists and drummers. Turn long-term career opportunities, if career opportunities, all of them creatively your passion in to a career, this course you have a keen interest in producing rewarding and sonically inspired. has been developed especially for you. music, this course is for you. What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English, or 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, or 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English, or a relevant Level 1 Diploma, plus evidence Level 2 Diploma in music or performing a Level 1 Diploma in a related field, plus of music you have written/performed. arts. You will be invited to showcase evidence of music you have created. your talents to our course tutors. What will I study? What will I study? • Professional development What will I study? Modules can include: • Self-promotion • Genres of popular music • Recording techniques • Music sequencing and composing • Band studies • Professional development • Developing music theory • Music industry • Self-promotion • Music skill development • Improvisation • Exploring computer systems • Songwriting skills • Theory and harmony (Logic Pro and Pro Tools) • Music around the world • Producing music and MUSIC What can I do next? • Instrumental study recording in the studio Successful completion opens the door • Critical listening • Developing music theory to Level 3 Extended Diploma Music Performance you will develop your • Live events management skills to ready you for a degree at What can I do next? • Production techniques university or the HND Music at college. Further study includes HND Music here at College. You could be ready What can I do next? to launch your career straight away, Successful completion will set you up whether that’s performing, teaching, to progress to the Level 3 Extended composing and arranging, technical Diploma in Music Production, you’ll support management or administration. continue to hone your skills and prepare for a university degree or HND Music here at college.
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88 89 Extended Diploma in Music Production
3 W
Code: 9003
Duration: 2 years
This practical, hands-on qualification is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to music production. Develop Hempstead Road Studios began your skills in our state-of-the-art studios. as an idea to provide a creative environment for musicians based in What will I need? Hertfordshire and North London. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, or Level 2 Diploma in music. We have created facilities that You will be invited to showcase can achieve the highest possible your talents to our course tutors. standards in music production, pushing past the scope to make What will I study? Hempstead Road Studios the area’s creative hub. Our Music • Studio recording techniques students have access all areas • Mixing and mastering to create, record and play. • DAW and sequencing Visit Hempstead Road Studios • Sound creation and synthesis on YouTube for a sneak peak. • Live sound systems • Live events MUSIC • Music industry
What can I do next? Options for further study include an Honours degree in popular music and recording, live sound, music business or HND Music here at Pro Tools 101 College. You will also be prepared Get Ahead for a career in the music industry. Bag this valuable industry certificate on our music production courses.
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90 91 Diploma in Performing Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Arts and Production Arts Performing Arts: Acting Performing Arts: Musical Theatre
2 W 3 W 3 W PERFORMING Code: 3029 Code: 9005 Code: 9006 ARTS Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Always loved performing and want Get set for a career in the spotlight. Develop professional performance to improve your technique and Learn from our expert tutors and skills, across a variety of musical understanding? Challenge yourself and rehearse in our professional theatre to theatre styles including The Book, turn that passion into transferable skills maximise your potential on the stage. Rock’n’Pop, Concept and Jukebox. and a future full of career opportunities. What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, 3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3), including English, or Level 2 Diploma in Performing or Level 2 Diploma in Performing or completion of a relevant Level 1 Arts. You will be invited to showcase Arts. You will be invited to showcase Diploma. You will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors. your talents to our course tutors. your talents to our course tutors. What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? In our state-of-the-art theatre, In our state-of-the-art theatre, rehearsal Developing your skills through a rehearsal rooms and recording rooms and recording studios you’ll study: range of modules including: studios you’ll study: • Singing: Vocal health, stylistic technique, • Performing arts skills • Principles of acting repertoire and vocal performance • Performing arts production • Devising theatre • Acting: Greek theatre, Melodrama, • Creative impressions • Classical theatre Farce, Brecht, Naturalism • Audition and portfolio process • Explore performance styles • Dancing: Tap, Jazz, Ballet and styles workshop • Professional development • Creating performance material • Audition techniques • Contemporary theatre PERFORMING ARTS What can I do next? • History of musical theatre • Physical theatre The majority of our students continue to develop their skills and expand • Audition techniques What can I do next? their portfolio of work on a Level 3 • Improvisation Further study options include degrees Extended Diploma here at college. • Acting skills in Performing Arts, or a professional diploma in drama school focusing on musical theatre. Careers include What can I do next? professional theatre, film and TV. Further study options include degrees at university in Performing Arts, or a professional diploma in drama school. Careers include professional theatre, film and TV acting.
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92 93 Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Production Arts Performing Arts: Dance
3 W 3 W
Code: 9009 Code: 9008
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
Interested in a career behind the A fantastic course for people that love spotlight? This course is the ideal dance enough to make a career out of starting point to develop your skills, it. You’ll study a range of disciplines, build your confidence and learn your create work for real projects and improve trade. Areas covered include lighting your skills ready for employment. operation and design, construction, and sound and stage management. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including What will I need? English, or Level 2 Diploma. You 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including will be invited to showcase your English, or successful completion talents to our course tutors. of a relevant Level 2 Diploma. What will I study? What will I study? • Contemporary • Work as a member of the • Ballet college’s production team • Jazz • Live working briefs • Choreography • Support performing arts/ music • Urban dance students and projects • Dance appreciation • Provide tech support for gigs and productions, in-house • Contact improvisation PERFORMING ARTS and in the community • Employability skills • Rehearsing and performing skills What can I do next? HND or Honours degree in production or What can I do next? related subjects at university or drama Many students go on to top dance school. Alternatively you could be ready schools and universities. Dance is a to find employment in the industry. diverse and varied industry, with job opportunities including performing, teaching, choreography, dance administration and promotion.
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94 95 Diploma in Diploma in Plumbing Plumbing
21 H 2 H PLUMBING Code: 9980 Code: 0247 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year 96% Studying in our brand new plumbing Improve your technical skills and workshops, you’ll get to grips with the get ready for the industry. Succeed of students are latest industry standards to prepare you here and you’ll have the knowledge pleased with student for a career that’s in high demand. to find work as a plumber’s mate. support services What will I need? What will I need? This is a skills-based course, so many 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English students will start from Level 1. and maths, or Level 1 Diploma.
What will I study? What will I study? Subject areas are: Key principles include: • All domestic aspects of plumbing, • Common plumbing processes heating and sanitation • Cold and hot water systems • Hot and cold water systems • Scientific principles • Plumbing sciences • Central heating systems • Environmental awareness • Electrical supply • Health and safety What can I do next? Progress onto the Level 2
Plumbing qualification to take What can I do next? PLUMBING your skills to the next level. Progress to an apprenticeship in plumbing, or if you are employed you could move onto the Level 2 NVQ. You’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to begin in the industry.
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98 99 Introduction to Diploma in Diploma in Professional Cookery Culinary Skills Professional Cookery
1 W 2 W 2 W
PROFESSIONAL Code: 0398 Code: 8150 Code: 0388 COOKERY & Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year If you have a passion for food and Learn and develop skills across a range of Get creative in the kitchen and build on HOSPITALITY cooking and wish to pursue a career in food preparation and cooking techniques. your skills to make really great food. professional cookery, this course is a great place to learn the practical skills What will I need? What will I need? you’ll need for success in the kitchen. Successful completion of a Successful completion of the Level 1 relevant Level 1 Diploma. Diploma in Professional Cookery. What will I need? This is a skills-based course What will I study? What will I study? where students will traditionally The skills you will learn include: • Preparing and cooking soups need to start at Level 1. • Food safety and sauces, fruit and vegetables, What will I study? • Health and safety poultry, meat and offal Studying in a realistic environment you • Preparation and cooking of meat, • Working with fish and shellfish, rice, will learn cooking techniques including: poultry, fish, pasta and vegetable dishes pasta, grains and egg dishes • Poaching, boiling and steaming • Preparation and cooking of • Preparing and cooking desserts, • Baking and roasting soups, stocks and sauces puddings and bakery products • Grilling and frying • Hot and cold starters and desserts • Working busy evening services in our restaurant • Braising and stewing • Production of sandwiches, cold dishes and healthy meals • Creating and costing themed menus You will also gain industry-required awards in: You will also gain industry-required You will also gain • HABC Level 2 in Food Safety, awards in: industry-required awards in: Health and Safety • HABC Level 2 Healthier • HABC Level 2 Healthier • VRQ Level 1 Food and Beverage Service Foods and Special Diets Foods and Special Diets • VRQ Level 2 Food and Beverage Service
• VRQ Level 2 Food and Beverage Service & HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY What can I do next? Progress to the Level 2 Diploma in What can I do next? What can I do next? Professional Cookery or Culinary Skills. Start work in a junior position within Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in cafes, clubs, contract catering Advanced Professional Cookery. Career and more. You could also join the opportunities could include commis chef industry as an apprentice. or related jobs, in addition to a variety of roles within the culinary arts industry.
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100 101 Diploma in Advanced Professional Extended Diploma in Hospitality Cookery: Kitchen and Larder and Event Management
3 W 3 W Code: 2391 Code: 0342 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Take the opportunity to test your skills and get creative, study to be a chef Hospitality and event management and bring your passion to life in our is a diverse sector always on the professional kitchens and restaurant. lookout for young people with the right personality and skillset. Get qualified What will I need? and prepare yourself for a career full 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including of ever-changing opportunity. English and maths, successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in What will I need? Professional Cookery or equivalent. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. What will I study? You will have the opportunity What will I study? to design your own signature • The hospitality industry dishes, and perfect your cooking skills in the kitchen including: • Financial control in hospitality • Preparing poultry, game, fish, • The principles of supervising shellfish, meat and vegetables customer service • Preparing sauces, purees • Planning and managing and side dishes a hospitality event • Kitchen and larder practice and theory • Marketing • Practical English and maths skills • HR management • Sustainability • Basic cooking skills in international cuisine • Working in our busy restaurant • Food and beverage service skills
You will also gain an HABC & HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL COOKERY industry award in: What can I do next? Enter the Hospitality and Events • Supervising Food Safety sector as a member of staff, trainee • Supervising Health & Safety manager or entrepreneur. Progress your studies at university or on What can I do next? an advanced apprenticeship. Progress to a Foundation degree or Honours degree, or start work straight away as a senior commis chef in a hotel, restaurant or contract catering kitchen.
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102 103 Combined Diploma in Psychology Combined Diploma in Psychology Combined Diploma in with Health and Social Care with Forensic Investigation Psychology with Sport
3 W H 3 W H 3 W H
PSYCHOLOGY Code: 2507 Code: 2506 Code: 2509 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Combining the scientific study of minds This course will provide you with the Psychology is an increasingly important and behaviour with the application of theoretical understanding of what factor in elite level sport, uncover what healthcare practices, this course provides is required to study at degree level gives athletes that extra edge and you with an in-depth understanding and progress into employment within the theory behind their performance. of human behaviour which remains the industry. Combine Forensic Learn how these fields are linked and fundamental to many jobs in the fields of Investigation techniques with turn that knowledge into a career. Psychology and Health and Social Care. Psychology practices and be well-equipped for a fast-paced career. What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) including 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) including What will I need? English, maths and science, or a English, maths and science, or a 4 GCSEs (9-4/A*-C) including Level 2 Diploma in a related field. Level 2 Diploma in a related field. English, maths and science, or a Level 2 Diploma in a related field. What will I study? What will I study? Modules can include: Modules can include: What will I study? • Psychological approaches Modules can include: • Psychological approaches and applications • Psychological approaches and applications • Conducting psychological research and applications • Health psychology • Health psychology • Principles and applications of science • Human lifespan development • Health, Wellbeing and Sport • Working in health and social care • Practical scientific procedures and techniques • Coaching skills PSYCHOLOGY • Anatomy and physiology for • Sport development health and social care • Science investigation skills • Sport psychology • Enquiries into current research • Forensic investigation • Applications of criminology What can I do next? What can I do next? • Criminal investigation Take what you’ve learned to the next Successful completion will set you level by studying the HND in Sport up to progress to degree level study What can I do next? here at college, you’ll have the UCAS at university on a BSc (Hons) in Successful completion will set you points to study at university on a wide Occupational Health, BSc in Education up to progress to degree level study range of Sport and Psychology-based and Child Psychology or similar. Career at university. You’ll be on track for degrees. Alternatively start your career paths across both Psychology and a wide variety of potential career as a sports assistant, sports coach Health and Social Care include; clinical paths across both Psychology and or a role in sports development. psychologist, counselling psychologist, Forensic Investigation including; clinical health psychologist, nurse, occupational psychologist, counselling psychologist, therapist, teacher and more. health psychologist, analytical chemist, biomedical scientist, forensic scientist, scientific laboratory technician and more.
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104 105 Diploma for Entry to the Diploma in Extended Diploma Uniformed Services Public Services in Public Services
1 W 2 W 3 W PUBLIC Code: 8806 Code: 06571 Code: 0659 SERVICES Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years An introduction to the public services Aspiring to join the armed forces or Prepare for a career in the armed providing you with the firm foundations emergency services? This course offers forces or emergency services with to build a career on, you’ll learn a an insight into working life across this in-depth look at what these variety of life and employment skills. these professions, preparing you for key areas require for success. progression across the sector. What will I need? What will I need? A great work ethic and passion for helping What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English others will go a long way towards success. 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or or maths, or successful completion successful completion of a of a relevant Level 2 Diploma. What will I study? relevant Level 1 programme. • Practical teamwork in public services What will I study? What will I study? • Health and fitness • Government policies and • Uniformed public services the public services • Public service careers employment and skills • Teamwork and leadership • Self-management skills • Adventurous outdoor activities • Outdoor and adventurous expeditions • Community action • Land navigation by map and compass • Crime and its effects • Personal skills for public services • Crime and its effects • Planning activities and projects • Public service incidents • Preparing to respond to • Practical team sports emergency incidents What can I do next? • Fitness testing
• Health, fitness and lifestyle PUBLIC SERVICES You can progress to the Level 2 Diploma • Citizenship in Public Services and, with further study and training, start your career in What can I do next? • War and conflict the public or emergency services. You can progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services. What can I do next? With further study and training you You can progress your studies here at will be able to progress to a career in college, with an HND in Public Services the public or emergency services. or at university with an Honours degree. This course also opens up a host of career opportunities within the uniformed public services.
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108 109 Diploma in Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Applied Science Applied Science Forensic and Criminal Investigation
2 W 3 W 3 W H
SCIENCE Code: 0649 Code: 8800 Code: 8801 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years This course will provide a solid This course covers the practical Combine a passion for criminal foundation for a career in science, application of a wide range of topics investigation with a forensic eye for detail criminal justice or public service. within the field. Aim high and develop and open up a career full of opportunity. the skills and knowledge required What will I need? for a rewarding career in science. What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including science and 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including either English or maths, or completion What will I need? English, maths and science or a of a suitable equivalent qualification. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including relevant Level 2 Diploma and suitable English, maths and science, or a progression in English and maths. What will I study? relevant Level 2 Diploma and suitable progression in English and maths. • Chemistry and our earth What will I study? Modules could include: • Biology and our universe What will I study? • Principles and applications of science • The living body Modules could include: • Science investigation skills • Investigating a crime scene • Applications of organic chemistry • Forensic investigation in procedures • Science in medicine • Contemporary issues in science • Criminal investigation • Genetics and genetic engineering • Investigating human behaviour procedures in practice • Forensic evidence collection • Scientific skills • Applications of criminal and and analysis forensic psychology SCIENCE What can I do next? • Physiology of human body systems With further training and study a number • Forensic genetics • Chemistry for biology technicians of careers within forensic science or related industries will be available to you. • Scientific investigations What can I do next? At college, you could move onto a Level 3 You’ll be all set for higher education at Diploma in Science, or related fields. What can I do next? university in psychology, criminology Careers range from biomedical science and more. You may also be able to to analytical chemist and research find entry-level employment in a scientist. You’ll be well equipped laboratory or science-related industry. to progress to higher education at a broad and varied level.
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110 111 112 113 SCIENCE Introductory Diploma Diploma in Sport: Extended Diploma in Sport: in Sport Fitness and Exercise Development, Coaching and Fitness
1 W 2 W 3 W H SPORT Code: 2537 Code: 88061 Code: 8887 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years
Get active, get career-minded. Tailor The sport and leisure sector provides Do you want to turn your passion for sport your study for entry-level work in the the first step on the career ladder for into a prosperous career? Your success sport, fitness and leisure industries. many young people. If you’re looking starts here. Make a living out of motivating to kick start your future in this industry people to stay active and encouraging What will I need? and have a real desire to succeed, them to live a more healthy lifestyle. A great attitude, good work ethic then this is the course for you. and passion for sport are all required What will I need? for success on this course. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or or maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma. What will I study? successful completion of a • Assisting in the planning, delivery relevant Level 1 programme. What will I study? and evaluation of an activity • Anatomy and physiology What will I study? • Leading a healthy lifestyle • Sports nutrition • Fitness for sport • Participating in sport • Sports development • Practical sports performance • Developing coaching • Improving personal exercise and fitness • The mind and sports performance • Health and wellbeing in sport • Understanding the active • Training for personal fitness leisure and learning sector • Self employment in sport • Anatomy and physiology • Components and functions of • Careers in the sport industry SPORT the body in physical activity • Carrying out a sports-related project What can I do next? Successful students can progress What can I do next? What can I do next? to Active IQ qualification or gain You’ll be able to continue your You’ll gain the skills needed to find entry to other relevant higher level studies with a Level 2 Diploma in work or progress your studies to a programmes such as the HND Sport at Sport or Public Services. You can higher level. You can progress to the college, university or apprenticeships. also start work in a leisure centre Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. Career opportunities straight from or as a sports coach assistant. Alternatively, you can start work straight away in the leisure industry. college include assistant fitness instructor, trainee manager, plus opportunities in sports coaching.
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114 115 Extended Diploma in Sport: Fitness Exercise and Personal Science and Performance Training (Active IQ)
3 W H 3 W
Code: 0380 Code: 9902
Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year
Science is a bigger part of sport than This industry-recognised qualification ever before. Learn how science can be underpins the role of a fitness instructor applied to improve performance and and enables you to demonstrate your refine the skills the industry needs. expertise in the workplace. You will gain all the skills to succeed in the fitness industry. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including What will I need? English or maths, and science or Applicants must have a Level 3 a relevant Level 2 Diploma. qualification at Merit or above and take an entry assessment. Mature applicants will What will I study? be considered with relevant experience. • Applied sport and exercise psychology What will I study? • Functional anatomy The course enables you to become a • Applied research methods member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). The course • Biomechanics for sport divides into four qualifications: • Sports massage • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness • Coaching, performance and fitness Instruction (Gym pathway)
• Specialised fitness training • Level 2 Award in Instructing SPORT Circuit Sessions What can I do next? • Level 3 Certificate in Sports Successful students can progress to the Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy) Active IQ qualification, gain entry to the HND Sport at college, or a sports science • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or therapy degree. Career opportunities straight from college include assistant What can I do next? fitness instructor, trainee manager, plus Progress your studies with higher level opportunities in sports coaching. fitness qualifications. Careers include fitness instructor, personal trainer and sports massage therapist.
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116 117 Diploma in Sport: Football
3 W
Code: 9904: Sport FOOTBALL 9905: Sport Science
Duration: 2 years
Our football programme combines sporting prowess with the College’s outstanding learning environment. Ideal for students interested in sports coaching and sports development.
What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths (and science for students on the sport science pathway), or an equivalent qualification, plus successful trials.
What will I study? All football students will work towards the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport or Sport Science. You will receive Put your skills to the test a comprehensive grounding in FA at our trial sessions! coaching, theoretical studies and daily training. You will be taught the skills Visit westherts.ac.uk required to help you progress to a for details higher standard of football as well as FOOTBALL gain the experience necessary to work within the sport and leisure industry.
What can I do next? Successful students completing Level 3 may be ready to take up a career in coaching – as a sports assistant, in sports development or in other sports-related careers.
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118 119 Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in Aviation Travel and Aviation Travel and Tourism Industry and Cabin Crew
1 W 2 W 2 W TRAVEL & Code: 9906Q Code: 25901 Code: 2585 AVIATION Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year An introduction to the travel and This course will expand your knowledge A unique opportunity to gain two tourism industry, enabling you to and understanding of travel and qualifications through one course, you develop strong communication skills tourism, setting you up for further will learn what is required to work for an and learn about the world of career study or work in the industry. airline or on the ground at the airport. opportunities on offer within this sector. What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or If you’re passionate about travel, have successful completion of a successful completion of a good people skills and the will to relevant Level 1 programme. relevant Level 1 programme. succeed, this is the course for you. What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? • Marketing in travel and tourism • Airline health, safety and security • Planning trips to attractions • The customer service experience • Airline emergency procedures • UK travel destinations • International travel and • Roles of air cabin crew on board • Recommending a package holiday tourism destinations • Airport check-in • The role of cabin crew • Airports and airlines • Aircraft dispatch process • The role of an overseas representative • Organising visitor attractions • Supporting flight operations • Introduction to aviation • The cruise industry What can I do next? What can I do next? What can I do next? Further study can be undertaken with the You can progress to the Level 2 Diploma Successful students can progress on Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations & AVIATION TRAVEL in Travel and Tourism or Aviation. With to Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel or the Level 3 Diploma in Travel and further training you can look for jobs and Tourism or Aviation Operations. Tourism. You will also be suitably trained in travel agencies, airline customer Possible career paths include travel for many jobs within the travel sector. services, hospitality and tour operators. agent, tour operator, hotel receptionist or airline customer services.
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120 121 Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Airport Travel, Tourism and Events and Aviation Operations
3 W H 3 W
Code: 9945 Code: 9944
Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years
This course gives you solid foundations Be a part of a dynamic industry, for a career in the travel industry, helping travelling to destinations worldwide. you refine your skills and broaden This course is a great platform for a your knowledge of the sector. career that shows you the world.
What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or Level 2 Diploma or equivalent. maths, or Level 2 Diploma or equivalent.
What will I study? What will I study? • Working overseas • Customer service • Airport experience • Aircraft dispatch • Managing customer experience • Health and safety on board • Global destinations • Passengers operations • Tourism enterprise • Team leadership • Bird and wildlife control What can I do next? Continue your studies at a higher level What can I do next? with HND International Travel and You’ll be well placed to look for Tourism Management here at college. jobs in a number of airline related
Alternatively you can find jobs including roles. Further studies here at college & AVIATION TRAVEL travel agency management, overseas continue with HND International rep or member of cabin crew. Travel and Tourism Management.
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122 Access to Social Science Access to Access to Healthcare Teaching Professions/Nursing
3 H 3 H 3 H ACCESS TO Code: 0117 Code: 0114 Code: 0110 HIGHER Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year This course is a nationally-recognised The course is a nationally-recognised This course is a nationally-recognised EDUCATION qualification enabling those who qualification designed for people who qualification designed for people who wish to study the social sciences to wish to enter the world of teaching, but wish to study a health-related degree, access university programmes. You who lack the formal qualifications required such as Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography will be in college three days a week. for direct entry into university study. You or Paramedic Science, but lack the will be in college three days a week. traditional qualifications required for What will I need? direct entry into university study. GCSE (9-4/A*-C), in English What will I need? language or maths, plus a range GCSE (9-4/A*-C), in English What will I need? of assessments at interview. language and maths, plus a range GCSE (A*–C/9-4), in English language or of assessments at interview. maths depending on chosen pathway, All students are assessed for their plus a range of assessments at interview. English and maths skills at interview. All students are assessed for their Sometimes universities have higher English and maths skills at interview. All students are assessed for their GCSE grade requirements – please Sometimes universities have higher English and maths skills at interview. check the requirements for your GCSE grade requirements – please Some universities require a pass in GCSE chosen career path with your chosen check the requirements for your chosen Science - please check the requirements higher education institution before career path with your chosen higher for your chosen career path with your starting an Access course. education institution before starting an preferred higher education institution. Access course – e.g. GCSE science is What will I study? often required for primary teaching. What will I study? Within this course, students • Care principles will cover a range of disciplines, What will I study? these may include: Modules may include: • Human anatomy and physiology • Assessment for learning • Health and disease
• Crime and deviance ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION • Inequality and family • Behaviour management • Drug calculations • Psychology • Safeguarding • Mental health and illness • Research projects • Special educational needs • Safeguarding children, young people and/or vulnerable adults • Social behaviour • Child development Depending on your chosen pathway you • Criminology will study a number of optional modules What can I do next? related to your desired career path. • Social policy Successful completion of this course could enable you to progress onto a What can I do next? range of teaching degree pathways. What can I do next? Progress to university for your desired A range of degree courses including pathway, in the fields of Psychology or Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Sociology, make sure to do your research Mental Health, Occupational when considering degree level courses. Therapy and Paramedic Science.
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126 127 GET STARTED Apprenticeships are a great way to learn your craft and could be the ideal next step towards a career in your chosen industry. The most important thing to know 94% about an apprenticeship is that it is a of apprentices said their real job, with training. You’ll earn while career opportunities you learn, picking up new skills and nationally-recognised qualifications as improved after their you go. apprenticeship
Apprentices spend their time in the workplace, with time at College built in to help you achieve your qualification. You’ll be learning on the job for a minimum of 30 hours a week so you will need to be employed in your chosen profession. APPRENTICESHIPS
129 CORE We offer apprenticeships in a SKILLS range of areas including: A growing range of employers • Business Administration across the region are looking to apprentices to help their • Career Development businesses succeed. This has led • Carpentry to apprenticeships becoming • Children & Early Years available for a wider range of career paths than ever before. • Customer Service • Electrical Installation Each year more employers choose • Hair apprenticeships as a way to dressing develop their staff and business. • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Learning the foundations at college • Human Resources before progressing to a relevant apprenticeship is becoming an • Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance increasingly popular way for young • Procurement people to get that great first job. • Project Management • Plumbing & Heating • Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Team Leadership APPRENTICESHIPS • Vehicle Body & Paint
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES Rethink what you know about learning.
Our LRCs are hives of information and Helping you achieve exclusively available to our students. If ever you find yourself in need of a little extra support, our Study Plus Stacked with a wealth of resources, team provide one-to-one sessions you’ll find everything you need to help our students unlock their full – e-books, electronic newspaper potential. If you need help with English subscriptions, journal databases and a or maths, a particular subject area, wealth of online study. advice on research, or simply someone to proofread your work, the Study Plus Study comfortably team will be on hand to help. Can’t make it in to an LRC? You can take your studies with you. Log in from home and across devices to make your learning and revision more accessible ADDITIONAL INFORMATION than ever.
You can book 1:1 sessions with our Study Plus team whenever you need a helping hand.
136 HIGHER EDUCATION Our higher education programmes You’ll sharpen your potential through are designed to offer you greater work experience, live briefs and project freedom than a standard degree work. Studying close to home will help course. Choose from two-year you grow your professional network Foundation degrees, HNDs or higher as well as saving money, and with level apprenticeships. London on your doorstep you’ll be well prepared for the career that follows. Choose HE at West Herts College and you’ll be able to: Qualifications to get you employed At West Herts College we offer a • Enter the graduate jobs market broad range of exciting degree-level straight away, with a formal HE programmes that will challenge you qualification that’s widely recognised to think big and broaden your skills. by employers Our courses combine the freedom to think with live briefs to implement • Progress your studies further at ideas, you’ll have access to all the latest university to gain a full Honours equipment and kit required to hone degree - these top-up programmes your craft and you’ll complete your typically take one or two years studies with a portfolio or CV to really wow employers. • Join your chosen industry and return
to top-up to a higher qualification at ADDITIONAL INFORMATION a later date
• Whatever your plans, you can expect your time with us to focus on your chosen career and future professional success
westherts.ac.uk to browse our degrees and higher education courses.
139 STUDY PART-TIME We have a great range of courses to help you get qualified, boost your prospects or enjoy some leisure time. Learn – and get qualified You’ll have access to our professional Enhance your CV with a certified facilities, plus all the advice and qualification and stand out from support you need to achieve your the crowd. goals. Studying with us has never been simpler. • Accounting, Business and Management Did you know that many of our Whether you are looking to move your • Computer-aided Design career forward or try something new, part-time courses are government • Counselling funded? Call our admissions team we’ve got the course for you. 01923 812345 to find out more • Electrical Installation on • English and maths • ESOL • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Learn – at your leisure • Health and Safety Enrol online for one of our short • Health and Social Car courses and you’ll be enjoying e a fun, new challenge in no time • Human Resources
at all. • Information Technology ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Art & Design • Plumbing • Crafts • Sign Language • Creative Writing • Sport • Employability and Personal • Teaching and Training Development • Welding • Floristry • Food Skills • Interior Design • Languages • Media • Photography
140 HELPING YOU ACHIEVE Make the most of the support and Student Life resources available to you and stay on There is always a buzz on campus, track for success. with a full programme of activities planned every year. Make the most of Personalised Learning work experience, careers fairs, trips and Benefit from progress and attainment visits, competitions, external speakers sessions and personalised target and awareness and fundraising events. setting. Your personal tutor will support you from day one, agreeing your Personalised Support individual learning plan and helping you Many young people encounter focus on achieving your goals. difficulties that may affect their studies - we have dedicated staff on hand to Monitoring Your Progress support. A range of support is available Students have access to our online including specialist teaching, adapted mark books, where tutors record materials, classroom support and grades, attendance and punctuality. special examination arrangements. As the course progresses you’ll be able to plan for future projects, see Financial Support your grades and check your progress Support is available to students that towards your final achievement. qualify for financial assistance. It’s money to help with practical matters Parents & Carers like travel, childcare and other costs. In We want you to be involved in your addition, many students that receive ADDITIONAL INFORMATION child’s education and we always free meals at school can have lunch welcome your feedback. You can free, here at college. access the online parent portal, contact us at any time whenever you need us. No Hidden Costs The College provides all students Safety First with what they need to start their The College fully recognises its role to course. Where courses have special support, prevent issues and safeguard requirements incurring costs, these will students. We have comprehensive always be outlined from the start. policies that ensure student welfare is at the heart of everything we do. You can find these on our website.
142142 143 HOW TO FIND US We’re lucky enough to have campuses benefiting from specialist facilities, designed to prepare our students for the world of work.
Whether you study in our brand new Detailed maps showing Hemel Hempstead campus, or get how to find us can be creative at Watford, you’ll be ideally found on our website placed to enjoy your time at college. westherts.ac.uk HEMEL HEMPSTEAD You’ll have the kit and equipment at Marlowes your fingertips to get you ready for that great first job or place at university. Hemel Hempstead HP1 1HD WE.ARE
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144 145 RIGHT TIME RIGHT PLACE Demand for young people with the right skills has never been higher. Our Employers are eager to meet and campuses are located within easy recruit young people with the right commuting distance of London, so skills, we’ll equip you with everything you’ll have access to employers in the you need to boost your employability. city as well as building your network across Hertfordshire and beyond. Succeed with us and open up a wealth of opportunity.
There’s never been a greater choice of exciting careers locally, with Hertfordshire employers growing and business in London expanding out into the area.
Large employers across the area ADDITIONAL INFORMATION are growing fast, with more moving into the area all the time.
Job opportunities are broad across the region, we’ve picked out some of the key areas that are set to see continued growth over the coming years. Small businesses make up the majority of employers in the • Science & Technology region – they are the backbone of the economy and offer great • Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities for young people • Film, Media and Gaming beginning their careers. • Business & Financial Services • Social Care
146 147 COURSE INTRODUCTION MEETINGS We like to do things a little differently I might need support at college, here at West Herts College, so we can I find out more? invite all our applicants to a Course Absolutely! If you need support, just let Introduction Meeting. These group us know when booking your meeting meetings are available on campus and and we’ll make sure our support staff online, and are a great opportunity are on hand to meet your needs. for you to get to know your tutors and course and find out more about life at Can I bring someone with me? college. You are more than welcome to bring a family member or friend or two. What happens at the meeting? Just let us know when you book We like you to meet your tutors your place. and your new classmates so, after a presentation that introduces you to us I’d like to find out about more than one and your course, you get the chance to course, can I do that? sit down with your tutor and go into a Of course, you don’t have to make your bit more detail. mind up just yet. Come and find out
about the courses you’re interested in - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION How do I get invited to a our admissions experts will be available Course Introduction Meeting? to offer extra guidance. Simple – just apply and we’ll be in touch. Okay, so what’s next? If you’re happy with your choice we’ll Apply now and Do I need to prepare anything? send you a handy guide that tells you we’ll see you at your In most cases, no. However, if you’re what to expect next and how you can Course Introduction applying for a creative subject such as enrol. Meeting performance, art or music, we’d love to see examples of your talent in our It’s that simple. We’ll keep you up to mini-workshops at your meeting! Your date with all the exciting things going invitation will include more details on on at college by email, offering a sneak what to bring with you. peek at what you can expect when you join us in September!
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We’ve listed some common Do I need a referee? Address Telephone number Mobile questions about our application We rely on your references to help us process below, but if you’d like some judge your suitability for the course, Email advice or need help completing the therefore it is important you complete form, just call our admissions team on this section. For school or college Date of birth (e.g. 25/10/05) Gender 01923 812525 or drop in to students your referees can be your Postcode your nearest campus. Headteacher, careers officer, course D D / M M / Y Y M F tutor or Head of Year. For mature Is there a closing date for applications? students, your referee must be able to NEXT OF KIN CONTACT DETAILS We accept applications throughout the judge your potential to study at this year, but to make sure you get on the level e.g. an employer or someone who Contact name Relationship to you course you want, apply as soon as knows you well. Referees cannot be Contact number Email possible. family members. EDUCATIONAL REFEREE How do I fill in my course code? How can I get additional support? Details must be completed by all applicants. Please see guidance notes for more details. Complete the course title as it If you have a disability or appears in this prospectus, together learning difficulty, please tick the Name of school/college/company name with the course code e.g. Course title: relevant box. Our support team will L3 Sport Course code: 8887. There contact you for further information is no requirement for you to fill in a and to assess your needs. For further Address Referee/employer contact name second choice, only complete this information, please call Learning section if you have a second course Support on 01923 812525. Position choice.
I’m not sure which course I want Dates attended to study. Can I apply for more than Postcode from D D / M M / Y Y to D D / M M / Y Y one course? Yes, you can apply for two courses. Our By submitting this form you are agreeing to the processing of your data and for your educational referee and West Herts tutors and admissions team will be able College to share data where it is relevant to your application. to advise you on your final decision. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT You can apply online, The college welcomes applications from students with disabilities and learning difficulties. If you consider that you have by phone, by post a disability or learning difficulty, please tick any of the boxes so that we may discuss your needs in confidence and help and in person wherever possible. westherts.ac.uk I have a disability/learning disability English is not my first language and I would like help and would like support I would like support/have particular requirements for I have special exam arrangements at school my course introduction meeting (e.g extra time, reader, scribe) I have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
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