Open Events 2020/21 Further Education Prospectus

COLCHESTER CAMPUS Saturday 12th October 2019 10am – 1pm Wednesday 16th October 2019 5pm – 8pm Thursday 17th October 2019 5pm – 8pm Wednesday 22nd January 2020 5pm – 8pm

BRAINTREE CAMPUS Monday 14th October 2019 5pm – 8pm Saturday 19th October 2019 10am – 1pm Monday 20th January 2020 5pm – 7pm

CLACTON CAMPUS Tuesday 22nd October 2019 5pm – 6pm Thursday 23rd January 2020 5pm – 6pm

Apprenticeship Information Evenings

COLCHESTER CAMPUS Tuesday 4th February 2020 5pm – 7pm Wednesday 27th May 2020 5pm – 7pm

BRAINTREE CAMPUS Thursday 13th February 2020 4pm – 7pm

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Apprenticeship Information Evenings 56 58 COLCHESTER CAMPUS 60 CO 62 Tuesday 4th February 2020 64 5pm – 7pm 66 th Wednesday 27 May 2020 68 5pm – 7pm 70 BRAINTREE CAMPUS 71 BR 72 th Thursday 13 February 2020 73 4pm – 7pm 74 76 77 78

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Salon Studies (Hairdressing and Beauty) Salon Studies (Hairdressing Science Childcare and Early Years and Childcare Computing and IT Construction and the Trades Digital Media Engineering and Manufacturing Dental Nursing Health and Social Care, Motor Vehicle Music Performing Arts Public Services Work Experience / Industry Placement Experience / Industry Work Our Campuses Open to the Public / Student App Join the Conversation College Life Focus On... Apprenticeships and Destinations Careers Meet some of our Tutors Art, Design, Fashion and Photography Business and Accounting Catering and Hospitality Welcome Study Programmes Application Process Horizon Games Celebrating Success Student Support Fees and Finance Colchester University Centre Foundation and Supported Learning Sport Vocational Study Benefits of Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Access to Higher Education Courses for Adults

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Welcome

Our aim is to provide you with every opportunity to gain the skills, qualifications and experience that will give you the best possible chance to succeed on your Study Programme or Apprenticeship, to progress onto higher levels of study and to gain rewarding work in the job or career you choose.

We have high expectations of our students and in return we want you to have high expectations At Colchester of us. We aim to deliver on those expectations by ensuring that you receive the best possible practical Institute we and learning support to help you to succeed. Our tutors have excellent experience of the world of work and delivery takes place in industry standard are passionate teaching and training facilities, which are being updated all the time. In Colchester, we have recently built a new £10m Science, Technology, about your Engineering and Maths (STEM) centre as well as a fantastic new fitness gym for use by all students. At Braintree we will shortly be completing a whole success. campus transformation programme, which will see us providing our Study Programmes from stunning new facilities from September 2019.

This guide aims to provide you with the information you need to help you make the right choice about your next steps – but it cannot tell you everything! I hope that you will come and meet with staff and students and explore our campuses at one of our Open Events. Come and see for yourself how continuing your education and training at one of Colchester Institute’s exciting campuses can set you on the right path to success, whether your next destination is a university degree, a further course of study, an Apprenticeship or into the world of work.

Alison Andreas

Principal and Chief Executive

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What are Study Programmes? Study Programmes are our name for our full-time Great English and Maths courses. They combine a number of different Whichever Study Programme or components to equip you with a set of well-rounded Apprenticeship you choose, you’ll skills for the future. Every programme incorporates continue to hone your English and a vocational qualification (for example an Extended maths skills. Diploma), development of Great English and Maths (GEM) and work experience. If you have high GCSE grades (that’s grades A*- C/9-4) we’ll build Great English and Maths (GEM) around your Unsure which programme level main course of study, enhancing your existing skills and developing new ones. is for you? Come along to an Open Event, speak to your If you haven’t yet achieved a high GCSE grade in Careers Adviser at school for guidance or call our English and/or maths, you’ll attend timetabled English enquiry line: and / or maths classes and work towards resitting your Phone-Square 01206 712777 GCSE exams.

GCSE grading system From the summer of 2020 all reformed GCSE subjects will have moved to the new grading system (9-1). Technical Training

The new grading system (9-1) only applies to GCSEs Our Technical Training Study taken from 2017 and for clarity we have listed both Programmes are designed for you the new grading system (9-1) and old grading system to develop key industry skills and (A*-G) under each of our entry requirements. practice within your chosen area.

Look out for this All students on these programmes Entry requirements symbol on the will begin at the same level, course pages regardless of grades upon entry, and Specific entry requirements for each programme are progress together, providing each listed on the individual subject pages. In some cases, element of the course is passed we will consider other qualifications that are deemed sufficiently. This training will enable to be equivalent to GCSEs, for example Functional you to learn professional techniques Skills and qualifications achieved outside the UK, and perfect your chosen craft to get provided valid certificates are produced. you ready for the working world.

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Step 1 Step 2

Choose your study Create your account

programme Once you have clicked the ‘ ’ Apply Online Use this mini guide to have a look at button, you will need to create an account to use all of the full-time programmes and throughout the application process. Please make Apprenticeships that we offer. When sure you use an email address that you will be you have decided which programme checking regularly and which is professional and you would like to apply for, find it on appropriate for this purpose. Please do not use a school email address. our website at colchester.ac.uk and click the ‘Apply Online’ button. You will be asked to create a password and a , so make sure it password security answer Apply Online for Colchester is something memorable - please write it down

somewhere safe so that you don’t forget.

Apply Online for Braintree

Apply Online for Clacton Don’t forget to make a note of your Please note: you can only apply for USERNAME and PASSWORD details! one full-time programme and one Apprenticeship. If you apply for more You will need these later. than one we will contact you and ask you to choose which you would like to continue with.

If at any point you want to change course, please don't Step 3 apply again. Just call us on: Phone-Square 01206 712777 Apply online

After you have created your account, you will be directed to our application form. Please fill in the application form, making sure you answer each question honestly.

You will be asked to enter your predicted (or actual) GCSE grades and other qualifications, so please make sure you have these nearby while you are completing the form.

On the last page of the application form, please make sure you click the ‘Submit’ button.

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Book your interview

Once you have submitted your application form, a member of the Colchester Institute Step 5 Admissions team will check all of your details and your predicted (or actual) grades. They might email you for more information. Accept your offer Once confirmed, you will receive an email After your interview you will be told the asking you to log into your account and outcome by email, so remember to book your interview. Make sure you check keep checking. your emails regularly or you may miss your opportunity to come in for your interview. When you receive an offer, you must log into

your account again to accept your place.

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Come along to your Welcome and Induction Welcome Day Days for 2020

We hold Welcome and Induction days at the beginning of July to give you a chance to Colchester: come into the college to meet your tutors and th other students on your course. We strongly Monday 29 June 2020 or th recommend that you come along to these Tuesday 30 June 2020 days as they give you a real insight into what college life will be like. Braintree: Tuesday 30th June 2020 Clacton: Tuesday 30th June 2020 Booking holidays? Please try to avoid taking holidays during these periods as we may not be able to guarantee your place at Colchester Institute if you do not attend on these days.

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Attend Enrolment

The final step in the application process is coming in after GCSE results day to enrol on your programme. This will take place between 20th August and 2nd September 2020.

You will receive your college ID and information about your first day, then you will come in and start your course in September.

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Get involved and make your own game! Sculpt detailed 3D models, learn about animation or find out how to code and develop a game from scratch.

Horizon Games is a dynamic gaming enterprise that operates in conjunction with Colchester Institute. Through Horizon Games, Interactive Media and Games Design students have the opportunity to work for an exciting gaming venture and on live commissions, while still benefiting from the support, guidance and qualification(s) they receive from their Study Programme.

Carefully guided by Horizon Games, students create an array of 2D and 3D games, interactive products and gaming asset packs for clients across the UK. Selected games are published on gaming platforms such as Steam and Itch.io.

Students learn key professional skills, such as:

• Interview techniques • The gaming pipeline and industry practices • Working to live client-led briefs • Pitching concepts • Meeting deadlines ...providing them with a huge advantage in the working world and so much more.

Build your portfolio, add credible work experience and gain valuable references for your CV to help support your progression to higher education (university) or into employment. For more information on our Interactive Media and Games Design programmes, please turn to page 48.

8 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 Horizon Games GAP Work Experience Work experience will be an important The College’s Careers Guidance team is available to element of your Study Programme and students across all campuses to provide information usually accounts for 30 hours. and careers advice to assist with students’ future employment. We’ve teamed up with local employers to bring you a range of work experience The Careers Guidance team can provide help and support opportunities, to help you to gain valuable skills for the with a wide range of areas including: workplace and prepare for an exciting career. There are a variety of activities that can count as work experience, • Apprenticeships • Higher Education including work-related activity, university applications and • Career choice • Progression routes employer visits. • Employability skills

Why is work experience part of my Study The College’s Careers Guidance Programme? Service is accredited by The Quality in Careers Standard. Work experience is an important step towards getting the job you want. At work, you’ll develop the real skills you need for success, enabling you to explore different career options and build up your CV, ready to land a great first job.

Industry Placement

What is an Industry Placement?

An Industry Placement gives you the If you are on a Level 2 or Level 3 Study Programme you opportunity to develop your practical and can be nominated to take part in an Industry Placement. technical skills with an external employer, The experience will give you a direct understanding of what in a role that is relevant to your studies. it’s like to work in your chosen industry, it will enable you to Placements are a minimum of 315 hours build up your CV and it will help you finish your course with (typically 45 days) and could be for one or the skills, knowledge and expertise that employers want. two days a week. We work with over 100 employers who provide The placement is specific to your career pathway, focusing placements and some even choose to pay their students on developing the practical and technical skills required, to undertake their Industry Placement! and should enable you to put into practice what you are learning in the classroom.

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Our Campuses

Hertfordshire Colchester Braintree Clacton

Colchester Institute is a provider of high-quality The College specialises in vocational qualifications offering education, professional development and technical programmes of study for school leavers (16-18 year olds), skills training across north Essex operating across Apprenticeships, degrees and also part-time courses for three main campuses in Colchester, Braintree adult learners. and Clacton. The following pages provide further information specific to Colchester Institute offers a full range of courses across each of our three main campuses including the areas of many subjects at a level that will suit different abilities, study available at each location. backgrounds and individual future needs. Our Study Programmes provide fantastic progression opportunities, whether it’s onto further learning at university, into an Apprenticeship or stepping directly into a career.

The Colchester campus is home to our higher education provision, University Centre Colchester, which offers a wide range of full-time and part-time foundation and honours degrees, together with HNC/HNDs, Higher Apprenticeships and postgraduate qualifications.

For more information on University Centre Colchester, turn to page 78.

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Cambridgeshire Campus Locations

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Harwich Hertfordshire

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To London Southend ESSEX

Getting Here Colchester Institute Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL There are a range of services available to help you Our Colchester campus benefits from great links by plan your route to College including: road and public transport from surrounding towns • travelinesoutheast.org.uk (Route planner) and villages. We are just a short walk from the main line Colchester train station with regular services • nationalrail.co.uk from Ipswich, Clacton and Chelmsford, and the or enquiries number 03457 484950 (Rail) town centre offers a number of different bus routes • (Bus and Road) essexhighways.org across the local area. • firstgroup.com/essex (Bus) There are also a number of discounted travel Braintree Campus options available to students including a negotiated Church Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5SN rate for Colchester Institute students with First Located in the leafy suburb of Bocking, a short buses. If you would like to know more about travel walk from Braintree town centre. There are regular or discounted tickets please visit our website. local bus services that stop directly outside the campus as well as connecting buses to Braintree town centre. The train and bus stations offer regular services from Witham, Halstead, Bishop Stortford, Great Dunmow, Chelmsford and Colchester.

Clacton Campus Church Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6JQ Our Clacton campus is located just off of the sea front and near the town centre in Clacton. It is easily accessible by road and public transport with regular services from Colchester where connecting routes can then be found to other local towns.

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Colchester campus is the largest of the Colchester What areas are on offer? Institute sites and is just a short walk from the historic town centre. Access to Higher Education 76 Colchester Institute is constantly developing. We continue to invest in new and existing buildings, facilities and Art, Design, Fashion and Photography 32 technology to ensure you receive the highest quality Business and Accounting 34 education and the best student experience. Catering and Hospitality 36 This year will see further exciting new facilities at our Colchester campus with an additional storey being built Childcare and Early Years 38 on the existing South Wing building. This new floor will be dedicated to training in the areas of Health and Computing and IT 40 Care, incorporating the latest technology and learning Construction and the Trades - all areas 42-47 resources. Our students will be training in a modern environment that mirrors the health and care industry. Digital Media - all areas 48 New facilities will include a skills laboratory, IT suites, Engineering and Manufacturing 50 dental laboratories and interactive classrooms. The purpose-built facilities will enable students to gain both Foundation and Supported Learning 52 the practical and theoretical skills required along with Health and Social Care, Dental Nursing 54 the knowledge needed for a successful career in this rewarding area of work. Motor Vehicle 56 Music 58 Performing Arts 60 Every day there is something Public Services 62 new to learn, from the Salon Studies (Hairdressing and Beauty) 64 simple things to really Science 66 technical challenges. Sport 68 Rhys Vince Accident Repair and Paint Refinishing student

12 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 Our Colchester campus continues to provide Industry Facilities students with the services, support and professional standard equipment that a modern education demands. The campus has recently celebrated several developments to further improve the quality of our teaching spaces and At Colchester campus, students have the opportunity to create great places for you to learn, work and enjoy: benefit from a range of services at significantly discounted prices, with access to food prepared by students in our • The new Health and Care Centre opening Chefs facilities along with hairdressing and beauty services in 2020 in our salons. Students can also enjoy some fantastic • £10m South Wing STEM (Science, Technology, concerts and shows or take some time out to visit The Engineering and Maths) Centre Minories, our thought-provoking art gallery located in the town centre. • West Wing, including engineering and plumbing workshops, dance and performing arts studios The campus has a lot on offer for students to take • Brand new gym facilities advantage of, from places to relax where you can meet with friends such as our new sensory garden and multiple Our STEM Centre is fully loaded with advanced cafés, to dedicated study areas where you can get on with equipment, including a HAAS CNC machining centre, your work. Quiet study areas, lecture rooms and versatile simulation rigs, commercial 3D printers, air conditioning workspaces all allow teaching and creativity to flourish. training rigs, auto-CAD, and specialist science equipment, The well-equipped library helps ensure you will always providing students with access to the tools and equipment have access to the resources you need to achieve your they’ll be using in industry. academic ambitions.

Alison Andreas, Principal and Chief Executive

The new South Wing addition is another step towards achieving our ambitious capital development plans – all of which are aimed at supporting skills priority areas in Essex. As one of the largest colleges in the region, it’s our duty - and privilege - to provide local people with the skills they need to secure and succeed in the jobs and careers that are available locally.

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Look out for this symbol on our subject area pages BR What courses are on offer? Braintree campus is Colchester Institute’s second largest facility. Access to Higher Education 76 Considering the planned economic growth for the Beauty Therapy Level 2-3 64 district, the new campus’ remit is to have a clear focus on preparing learners for work through rapid development Brickwork Level 1-3 42 of skills, knowledge and behaviours that are in high Business Level 2-3 34 demand by employers. Learners' planned progression to work is high on the agenda, as is the expectations of Carpentry and Joinery Level 1-3 46 learners' commitment to their programmes. Children’s Play, Learning and Development 38 Underpinning this approach will be the continued and Level 3 growing engagement with local industry, employers Computer Science Level 3 40 and stakeholders. This will also involve preparing and developing delivery programmes that are aligned with Electrical Installations Level 1-3 44 future skill requirements of the region and providing immediate and tangible career paths for learners. Mechanical Engineering Level 1-2 50

Students of all ages can study here and gain the expert Film and Television Production Level 3 48 skills required for the jobs and careers so valuable in the Information and Creative Technology Level 2 40 Braintree district, and beyond. Interactive Media and Games Design Level 3 48

Multimedia Production Level 2 48 The Digital Media Plumbing Level 1-2 44 equipment is really Public Services Level 3 62 high-tech, VR-capable Skills to Succeed Level 1-2 52 and so powerful. STEPS 3 – Preparation for Work 52 Josh Trew STEPS 4 – Career Transition 52 Film and Television Production student Welding and Fabrication Level 1-2 50

14 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 Our state-of-the-art workshops, classrooms and Industry Facilities high-tech equipment provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace. The new facilities demonstrate a new approach The new Learning and Technology Centre will provide for the campus and how it best serves its learners, students with the very best facilities to support them the local economy, community and employers. throughout their studies. Under expert guidance, The courses on offer at our Braintree campus focus on students will learn new techniques and methods as skills priority areas for Essex. These include Technology, they become more adept in their new skills. The new Engineering, Construction, Business and Media. By Centre will focus on high-tech IT and digital media putting the focus on practise and proficiency, the campus facilities with new flexible learning spaces, workshops ensures students are equipped with the hands-on and computer suites. experience they’ll need in the future. Significant investment has been made in the latest The campus houses its own library with a wide range of technologies – which include a universal steel shearing material available to support students with their studies. machine, CNC plasma cutter, virtual reality headsets and Our new on-site refectory allows students to purchase much, much more – with a large proportion of equipment refreshments or enjoy some down-time with friends. identical to that used by industry professionals on a daily basis. With the new cutting-edge equipment, we will CI Salons at Braintree offer fantastic beauty therapy continue to provide skilled, highly employable candidates services at very competitive prices and all services into local and national industries. are carried out by students under the guidance and supervision of experienced lecturers.

Adam Ward, Assistant Principal: Braintree Campus and STEM

The regeneration of the Braintree campus is nearing completion and will be well and truly in place by September 2020. From November 2019 the brand new Learning and Technology Centre will provide additional first class training facilities.

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Clacton is Colchester Institute’s smallest campus What courses are on offer? offering a supportive and friendly environment for students. Carpentry and Joinery Level 1-3 46 Located close to the seafront and a five minute walk from the town centre, this clean and modern environment Electrical Installations Level 1-3 44 caters for a wide range of students including school Plumbing Level 1-2 44 leavers on full-time Study Programmes and adult learners undertaking part-time evening study. Skills to Succeed Level 1-2 52 Our Clacton campus boasts an excellent construction STEPS 3 – Preparation for Work 52 craft centre, which includes specialist facilities for plumbing and electrical installations, as well as STEPS 4 – Career Transition 52 multi-skills workshops for a wide range of construction- related programmes. In 2019, we developed our construction training facilities with the investment in two large industry-standard multi- purpose workshops and saw the launch of the new Construction Skills Centre, supported by Essex County Council and sponsored by Phelan Construction. The campus hosts a range of programmes for students who wish to increase their employability or independent living skills, there's a walk-in Learning Shop for adults who wish to improve their English, maths, IT or general employability skills. The on-site Shore Café offers students a convenient place to purchase meals or snacks and catch-up with friends.

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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Services

Our CI Salons offer fantastic services and treatments at both Colchester and Braintree campuses. Our students use the latest techniques and highest quality products under the guidance and supervision of experienced tutors. Our salons are open to the public; why not take advantage of our very competitive prices and book your next appointment with us. At CI Salons, everyone’s welcome!

Some of our services include:

• Cut and blow dry • Highlights / lowlights • Manicure and pedicure • Facial treatments • Full body massage

And many more! See what’s on offer at: globecolchester.ac.uk/salons

Restaurants on Campus

For high-quality dining, Colchester campus has two exceptional on-site restaurants open to the public. Both restaurants are open Wednesday to Friday for lunch, and the Balkerne Restaurant offers evening meals on Wednesdays. Come and enjoy excellent service, food and drink prepared by our students at our acclaimed restaurants.

Colne Bistro With an ever-changing menu, Colne Bistro is the ideal choice for lunchtime. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while you sit back and enjoy a professionally prepared meal.

Balkerne Restaurant For a fine dining experience at lunchtime and in the evening, the Balkerne Restaurant endeavours to serve dishes with seasonal produce and then give them a modern twist by pairing British ingredients with European and Asian flavours.

For more information and reservations visit: globecolchester.ac.uk/restaurants Our Salons and Restaurants are open during term time only.

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Colchester Institute Connect Student App

Our Colchester Institute student app is the easy way to plan your day, check where you need to be and share information with classmates. Along with fast and secure access to course information and updates, the app also features a timetable view to ensure you’ve got all the information you need. With real-time updates, the app broadcasts important news about the College, such as details of campus closures or urgent announcements.

Packed with features, our student app is another tool to help you make the most of your education! #Studyat

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Outside of your timetabled sessions you can manage your time how you wish. You may want to investigate your next work experience opportunity, work on your coursework in a study suite or library, or catch up with friends over a smoothie. There are also many facilities for you to use; Colchester campus offers the new College gym and dedicated cafés to hang out with your friends. Please note: Some facilities are not available on all campuses. We regularly update our website and social media pages with student news stories so you can stay up-to-date with what our students have been getting up to.

Students’ Union

As a Colchester Institute student, you will automatically become a member of our Students’ Union. Your opinion really does matter and the Union is there to provide a Coffee Sports Gym voice for you, offering Course Representative positions and Shops Teams feedback opportunities for you to tell us what you think.

The Union also arranges a number of trips and activities for you to get involved in throughout the year to enhance Colchester Institute your College experience. You can look forward to our annual Freshers’ activities, Christmas shopping, theatre Student App trips and much more.

We encourage you to join in with a club while studying Theatre Freshers’ Christmas with us; it’s a great way to meet new people and share Trips Activities Shopping your interests. We’ve got many established clubs for you to choose from, ranging from sports teams to gaming clubs – or you could even start your own!

As a student, you will also have the opportunity to trial and play for the College football teams. Matches are on a Wednesday afternoon during the football season.

Free Wifi Computers Library

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Construction and Engineering

From building inspectors to robotics supervisors, civil engineers to construction labourers, there are many careers available in the Courses available at: Construction and Engineering sectors, and there couldn’t be a better time to get started! CO BR CL There are an estimated 44,000 new recruits likely to be required in construction-related roles across Essex by 2021. Over 14,000 new houses are set to be built in Braintree by 2033, with an estimated 20,000 new jobs to be generated across the Braintree District alone. The Engineering sector is booming too, with a predicted 2.56 million job openings in engineering companies expected up to 2022. With superb facilities at each of our three campuses, real-life work stations set up as they would be in industry and tutors who have extensive technical experience, we are able to provide the qualifications and experience needed for a successful career. 124,000 engineers and Turn to pages 42-47 and 50 to discover which of our programmes technicians with core are available at our Colchester, Braintree and Clacton campuses. engineering skills required per year in the UK

MILLION2.4 Construction industry jobs in the UK, 6.8% of all jobs

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Digital Media

If you’re passionate about creating images, videos, animations, special effects or even designing your own video games, why not Courses available at: put your hobby to work and train for a career in Digital Media? CO BR The creative sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the UK economy and it’s a fascinating and exciting place in which to work! The Media industry is growing at an exceptional rate, with jobs available all over the world in a variety of different fields.

We’ve invested significantly in our Digital Media kit to offer our students access to state-of-the-art facilities, including professional industry-standard equipment, production and editing rooms, a television studio and Mac suites. Our courses are delivered by tutors with extensive experience in the creative industries, so you’ll leave us with the qualifications, experience and drive to succeed in the working world. As of March 2019, there are 2,280 active games Our Digital Media programmes are available at our Colchester and Braintree campuses. Turn to page 48 to find out more. companies in the UK

TECHis expanding 2.6 times faster than the rest of the UK economy

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Health and Social Care

Over 96% of workers in the sector said they feel their work makes a difference*. There is a huge demand for new recruits, plenty of Courses available at: opportunities for progression and the chance to work with many different people. CO

The adult social care sector will need up to 275,000 more workers by 2025 to meet growing demand for care and support.

Our Health and Social Care courses are delivered by highly-qualified tutors with a diverse range of professional healthcare experiences. Our Colchester campus includes well-equipped skills laboratories and classrooms with interactive technology to ensure you are prepared for higher education (university) or employment.

* Source: skillsforcare.org.uk Our Health and Social Care programmes are available at our 275,000 Colchester campus. Turn to page 54 to find out more. more workers will be needed by 2025

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of workers in the sector feel their work makes a difference

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I’ve enjoyed the challenge of taking part in competitions such as ‘Passion to Inspire’ and ‘Zest Quest Asia’, where you have the opportunity to develop your cooking, teamwork and presentation skills.

Ruby White Professional Chef Level 2 Progressed from: St Helena School

Catering and Hospitality

If you have a passion for food and drink, have a creative flair that you want to show off and develop or just simply enjoy meeting new Courses available at: people in a customer service environment, a career in Catering and Hospitality might be just what you’re looking for. CO

The catering and hospitality industry provides ample career opportunities with a wide range of choices on offer, from a career working front of house to developing your skills as a food scientist. Our programmes are designed to set you on the road to success by ensuring you receive the best training from our tutors who are experts in their field, with plenty of first-hand, practical experience to give you a strong start in your chosen profession.

With two busy on-site public restaurants, extensive kitchens, bars and reception areas at your fingertips, we ensure you’re learning in a real environment from the moment you start with us. With modern equipment and exceptional tutors, our Catering and Hospitality courses are well suited to prepare you for a rewarding and successful career. 2019 Inter-college Patisserie Competition Winners Our Catering and Hospitality programmes are available at our Colchester campus. Turn to page 36 to find out more.

“As well as learning advanced cookery skills, I’ve gained confidence in what I do and understand the importance of trial and error to improve dishes for competitions, in order to get the best results.”

Archie Professional Cookery students Archie Ellis and Florentina Dumitrescu took part in a “Alongside college I’m working at Gordon Ramsey’s Heddon four-hour bake-off against five Street Kitchen in London. It’s a fast-paced, professional other colleges, judged by environment and I’m gaining valuable experience. My ambition is 2013’s National Chef of the Year, to work in a Michelin-starred restaurant.” Hayden Groves. Florentina

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What is an Apprenticeship? How to apply An Apprenticeship is a great way to gain a new If you are interested in an Apprenticeship but do not yet have qualification, get invaluable experience that a contract of employment from an employer, we strongly employers are looking for and earn a salary. It is advise you to apply for a full-time programme as well so you a real job and you are treated like all the other have a back-up. We will process your full-time application until employees, with a contract of employment and holiday you inform us you have secured an employer and have an leave. You get paid and train at the same time, with Apprenticeship contract in place. To do this, find your chosen at least 20% of your time spent off-the-job training at subject area on the course finder pages of our website, college. We offer a range of Apprenticeships in many choose 'Apply Online' and tick the box on the application exciting subject areas for you to develop your skills form to confirm you are interested in an Apprenticeship. The ready for your future career. Apprenticeship team will contact you for more information.

Our Apprenticeships are made up of a number of different If you already have an employer with an Apprenticeship elements to provide you with a well-rounded understanding contract of employment in place then a separate of your chosen vocation. This may include a vocational Apprenticeship application form is available on our website at: qualification, a technical certificate, development of Great globe colchester.ac.uk/apprenticeships English and Maths (GEM), employability and personal development. You will usually be expected to work full-time, with either paid day release to College within your working How do I find an employer? hours or given time away from the immediate pressures If you are looking for an employer we can support you by of your daily duties to develop new skills leading to the offering a matching service. To view our live Apprenticeship completion of your Apprenticeship. vacancies and further support on how to find an employer visit: globecolchester.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Apprenticeship qualifications You can also visit the Government’s 'Find an Apprenticeship' can include: website to search for employment opportunities: globefindapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch � A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), which is based on completing practical tasks in the workplace, Diploma or Certificate Work hard

� A technical certificate, which is usually exam based English and Maths GCSEs matter in Apprenticeships. � Skills that will help you while at work, such as in English, Any applicant who does not hold a Grade 9-4 GCSE maths and ICT in English and Maths will be required to complete Functional Skills (Level 2) or to retake these GCSEs alongside their Apprenticeship.

24 Arrow-Circle-Right APPRENTICESHIP ENQUIRIES: 01206 712412 FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK/APPRENTICESHIPS What do our Apprentices say?

My View... My View... My View...

Rhea Oliver Zak Jackson Skinner Stankevitch

I chose an Apprenticeship What I like most about I enjoy the fact that I’m because I wanted to get my Apprenticeship is learning while working in a degree and experience of the learning on the job and being a salon; I wanted to train and engineering sector. The best part paid; I wanted to learn within still get the experience of is learning different skills and the industry and get practical working in the industry. It is a putting them into practice in the experience. I’d recommend an very rewarding job where you workplace. I would encourage apprenticeship to anyone who are able to be sociable and others to choose this route; it wants to get work experience creative. I’m getting great has been completely different and have support from support through every step from any other experience. knowledgeable tutors. of my Apprenticeship.

Course: Course: Course: Manufacturing Engineering Level 4 Commis Chef Level 2 Hair Professional Level 2 Employer: Employer: Employer: E2V Teledyne The Barn Brasserie Artizan’s Progressed from: Progressed from: Progressed from: Thorpe Hall School Colchester Sixth Form College George Salter Academy

We offer Apprenticeships at Level 2, Level 3 and Levels 4-6

LEVELS 4-6 Equivalent to an HNC/D, Foundation or Bachelor’s degree

LEVEL 3 Equivalent to two A Levels

LEVEL 2 Equivalent to five GCSEs, grades A*-C (9-4)

Contact our Apprenticeship team:

Want to find out more about phone 01206 712412 or 01206 712727 AT an Apprenticeship with us? [email protected]

Mobile-Alt Text APPVAC to 66777

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Subject Course title Level 2 Level 3 Levels 4-6

Accounting Accounting / Assistant Accountant Professional Accountant / Tax Technician

Brickwork Brickwork

Business and Management Business Administration

Chartered Management Degree

Operations / Department Manager

Team Leader / Supervisor

Carpentry and Furniture Bench Joinery / Architectural Joinery Production Site Carpentry

Catering and Hospitality Chef de Partie Commis Chef Hospitality Supervisor / Hospitality Team Member Childcare and Early Children and Young People’s Workforce Years Education Early Years Educator

Computing and IT Network Engineer Infrastructure Technician Construction Civil Engineering and Construction Operations Property Maintenance Operative Technical and Professional Creative Arts and Creative and Digital Media Digital Media Digital Marketer Event Assistant Customer Service Customer Service Practitioner Dental Health Dental Nurse Electrical Installations Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering Manufacture Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technical Support Technician Glass Processing Manufacturing Engineer (Degree) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Performing Manufacturing Operations Finance Commercial Procurement and Supply Hairdressing Hairdressing / Hair Professional Healthcare Adult Care Worker / Lead Adult Care Worker Healthcare Support Worker Senior Healthcare Support Worker

26 Arrow-Circle-Right APPRENTICESHIP ENQUIRIES: 01206 712412 FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK/APPRENTICESHIPS Subject Course title Level 2 Level 3 Levels 4-6

Human Resources HR Consultant / Partner HR Support Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Operations Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance - Light Vehicle Autocare Technician Painting and Decorating Painting and Decorating Plumbing Plumbing Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Public Services Operational Firefighter

Teaching and Learning Learning and Skills Teacher Learning Mentor Supporting Teaching and Learning in PE Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Warehousing and Storage Supply Chain Operator Welding and Fabrication General Welder

We are always developing new Apprenticeships to Note: Please bear in mind, as part of your study you may be required to attend the College one day a week. This may not be required for the duration meet employer demand. Please visit our website of the Apprenticeship. If you have to complete Functional Skills as part of your to apply for our latest Apprenticeship vacancies. Apprenticeship, you may be required to attend the College weekly.

Apprenticeship Information Evenings

Come along to one of our events to find out more, to register your place visit: colchester.ac.uk/events

CO COLCHESTER INSTITUTE Tuesday 4th February 2020 5pm – 7pm Wednesday 27th May 2020 5pm – 7pm

BR BRAINTREE CAMPUS Thursday 13th February 2020 4pm – 7pm

FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK/APPRENTICESHIPS 27 Careers and Destinations

Childcare and Early Years Motor Vehicle Courses available at: CO BR Courses available at: CO

Do you have a passion for nurturing young With an excess of 856,000 people employed across children, supporting their early learning and the wider automotive industry and accounting for providing play activities? more than £82 billion turnover, the automotive sector is a vital part of the UK economy*. During 2018, Early Years is one of the UK’s key areas for 2.9 million vehicles were registered for the first time growth and employment and there are ample in Great Britain with 3.7 million vehicles currently on job opportunities that include Nursery Worker, the UK roads*. Children’s Representative for travel companies and Early Years Educators in schools, nurseries There’s a wide range of career opportunities in this and pre-schools. field, from working in garages and dealerships to using your honed skills in body shop businesses. Practical skills are crucial for a successful career in Depending on your area of specialism you could the industry. Our Early Years courses are designed be servicing and maintaining engines, chassis and with practical elements to ensure you have the electrical systems or becoming highly skilled in skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed in bodywork and paint refurbishment. employment or higher education. Your developed skills will enable you to work on mainstream, light commercial and also high- performance vehicles.

In 2018, 4.2 million Our workshops reflect an industry-standard families used environment; our Motor Vehicle courses enable you to gain the practical skills and knowledge some form of needed to progress straight into employment or childcare* further training with a Higher Apprenticeship through the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

*Assest.publishing.service.gov.uk *SMMT.co.uk

Our students have gone on to Our students have gone on to have successful careers as: have successful careers as:

• Nursery Nurses • Service Technicians • Primary School Teachers • Fast Fit Technicians • Special Educational Needs Educators • Paint Refinishers • Early Years Educators • Motor Racing Crew

28 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 Motor Vehicle Music / Performing Arts Science Courses available at: CO Courses available at: CO

The creative industries are the fastest growing part of If you like to push boundaries and make discoveries the UK economy where creative jobs have increased then a career in the science industry could be just by 28.6% since 2011*. It is estimated that by 2030 what you’re looking for. there could be 900,000 new jobs in the creative industries*, with music and performing arts being the Science is essential to almost every industry and is largest employer in this vibrant and diverse sector. high on the Government’s agenda for supporting the UK’s future competitiveness and growth. With rising Take your first step towards an exciting career in demand in industry for scientific skills, choosing a the music and performing arts industries; our science course can open up a wide range of exciting courses allow you to acquire the practical skills career options. Scientists are considered to be and knowledge for employment or progression to highly adaptable individuals who have the drive and a degree. You will learn from industry experts and mental flexibility to adjust themselves to new skills have the opportunity to showcase your work in a and occupations. range of venues. 2016 saw the completion of the ‘South Wing’ Our dedicated performance spaces, dance studios, building which now houses our new state-of-the-art rehearsal rooms and professional recording studio science laboratories with industry-standard technology will enable you to experiment, innovate and develop and equipment. your creative talents. Our courses allow you to gain a broad understanding of scientific knowledge and laboratory practice, to prepare you for career opportunities in the health The UK core music sector and industries such as life sciences, industry grew by pharmaceuticals, environmental health, forensics and biochemistry. Courses are designed to ensure 6% in 2016* you are qualified to progress to degree-level studies or further professional qualifications in *creativeinustriesfoundation.com science-related areas. *Nesta.org.uk

Our students have gone on to Our students have gone on to have successful careers as: careers and further study as:

• Actors • Oncology Nurse • Choreographers • Paediatric Nurse • Sound Engineers • MSc in Occupational Therapy • Musicians • MSc in Immunology and Cancer Research

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK 29 Meet some of our Tutors...

“I founded the Ginnel Foto “After a successful career “I have worked as a chef in "I enjoy teaching students the Fest, an annual photography as a Senior Manager within Switzerland and France, as skills associated with making event which provides people both the retail and banking well as being fortunate to high quality furniture. I’m proud with alternative spaces to industries, I am now able to have cooked in the pâtisseries that students from this course exhibit their work; I think it’s share my experiences with of some of the best 5 star have gone on to win regional really important to encourage students and support them hotels in London, and now I cabinet making competitions students to start showing in understanding the exciting can pass on my knowledge to and have qualified for the UK work professionally early on in opportunities within the world the next generation of chefs.” final. It’s a testament to the their careers.” of Business.” quality of work produced."

Mike Klencher John Abrahams Paula Summerell Mark Hogg Lecturer in the area of Lecturer in the area of Lecturer in the area of Lecturer in the area of Art and Design Business and Accounting Catering and Hospitality Construction: Wood Occupations

“My professional experience “I’ve been an English teacher “I love to see the progress “I attended Colchester in Film and Television as a for 13 years and spent four students make throughout Institute as an apprentice. writer, producer and director years teaching in China. their time with us. Every I really enjoyed my training serves me well in helping Improving your English skills person is different and the at the College, and after students develop their skills opens up possibilities all over distance they travel is specific gaining some experience in and take their first steps into the world and it’s great to be to them. It doesn’t always the motor trade, I wanted to the industry.” involved in teaching students matter how far, just that the come back and teach on the from overseas.” student tries their hardest and course myself.” learns that hard work pays off.”

Matthew McGuchan Giles Armourr Stephen Frei Matt Collins Lecturer in the area of Course Leader: English for Course Leader in the area of Assistant Area Head for Digital Media Speakers of Other Languages Hospitality and Food Studies Motor Vehicle (ESOL)

30 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 “At Colchester Institute, we “Working as a professional “Colchester Institute has “After completing my really help ensure that a dancer I travelled the world allowed me to bring enriched, Apprenticeship I worked passion for music is turned being paid for doing a job industry-based value to our within the hairdressing into a viable career. Music I love. Now I get to help learners’ development by industry for over 10 years, is one of the UK’s biggest prepare students to take that utilising my 29-years of Army gaining the vital experience exports. There has never next step in their careers so service; with its diversity and knowledge needed been a better time to start a they can do the same. Hard of roles, responsibilities to do the job I do today. career in music!” work really does pay off!” and deployments.” Hairdressing is a creative and ever-changing industry and I love being a part of it.”

Michael Allen Hazel Banham Justin Powles Emma Webster Course Leader in the area of Course Leader in the area of Assistant Area Head for Assessor in the area of Salon Performing Arts and Music Performing Arts and Music Public Services and Sport Studies: Hairdressing

“I love teaching science at “Starting out as a student “As a student, I loved “I like that after studying at Colchester Institute as it is here myself, I went on to Colchester Institute’s Welding Colchester Institute, students more hands-on than at gain industry experience in and Fabrication course; I had are able to progress onto a other colleges. 100% of sports management and two unforgettable lecturers range of roles. Some students our students have gone sports development. I now and now I pass on what they begin successful careers in to university to study run a sports programme at taught me. Hopefully one the City of London in fields science-related courses the College, passing on the of my students will become such as banking, insurance and I’m very proud of that!” knowledge I have gained a lecturer and pass on the and marketing.” to students.” knowledge I taught them.”

Rachel Shedd Rhian Springett Chris Coe Kully Phagura Lecturer in the area Lecturer in the area Assistant Area Head for Course Tutor for the College’s of Science of Sport Engineering and Manufacturing Career Ready Programme

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Daisy Harrison-Patel

I really like the freedom and creative licence you are given by the broad parameters of the course. The Foundation Diploma allows you to discover, explore and widen your creative ability and mindset.

Course: Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Progressed from: Colchester Sixth Form College

If you’re highly creative, dynamic and self-motivated...

32 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/art&design Entry Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Requirements Opportunities Ideal preparation for One • 1 A Level (A*-C) in an Art and Degree-level Higher Education in Art and CO Year Design subject study including Design; explore a range •  5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including our own degrees Foundation of processes and create a English and Maths, or at University specialist portfolio; develop satisfactory results (Merit/ Centre Colchester, Diploma in Art problem-solving skills and Distinction) in a relevant or employment and Design expand your awareness of Level 3 qualification art practices • An interview with a portfolio Daisy of work Develop drawing, digital, One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level Harrison-Patel craft and time-based skills, CO or including English and Maths study including and explore character Two plus an Art and Design our own degrees Animation design, storytelling and Years subject, or satisfactory results at University and model making. Develop (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Centre Colchester, your personal interests in 2D Level 2 qualification or employment Illustration design, comic book art, stop • An interview with a portfolio animation and more of work

Develop your art and design One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including Degree-level skills with use of different CO Year English and Maths plus an study including materials, processes and Art and Design subject, or our own degrees Art technical skills, explore 2D satisfactory results (Merit/ at University and and 3D media, research and Distinction) in a relevant Centre Colchester, presentation skills, art and Level 2 qualification a Higher Design design projects Apprenticeship, • An interview with a portfolio or employment of work

Learn how to develop One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) including Progression to your art and design skills and CO Year English and Maths plus an Level 3 or an ideas, and be introduced to Art and Design subject, or Apprenticeship Art pathways including Fashion, satisfactory results (Merit/ and Illustration and Graphics Distinction) in a relevant Design Level 1 qualification • An interview with a portfolio of work

Develop digital skills One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including Degree-level through projects exploring CO or English and Maths, or study including typography, publishing, Two satisfactory results (Merit/ our own Graphic branding and advertising Years Distinction) in a relevant Design degree Digital Level 2 qualification at University Graphics • An interview with a portfolio Centre Colchester, of work a Higher Apprenticeship, or employment

Develop textile techniques, One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including Degree-level 2D and 3D structures, CO or English and Maths plus an study including design development, Two Art and Design or Textiles our own Fashion Fashion, pattern cutting, garment Years subject, or satisfactory results and Textiles degree Textiles and construction, commercial (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant at University Costume projects Level 2 qualification Centre Colchester, • An interview with a portfolio or employment of work

Develop camera techniques One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including Degree-level study including portraiture, CO or English and Maths plus an including our own advertising, documentary Two Art and Design subject, or Photography and fine-art photography, Years satisfactory results (Merit/ degree at Photography research skills, live projects, Distinction) in a relevant University Centre darkroom techniques, Level 2 qualification Colchester, moving images and location • An interview with a portfolio or employment photography of work

Develop camera techniques, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3)• Example including Appr enticeshipProgression 1 to studio and location CO Year English and Maths plus an Level 3 or an photography, moving image, Art and Design• Examplesubject, or Appr enticeshipApprenticeship 2 experimental photography, satisfactory results• Example (Merit/ Apprenticeship 3 Photography darkroom techniques Distinction) in a relevant Level 1 qualification • An interview with a portfolio of work

Fashion is the LARGEST employer of all the UK’s creative industries. Shopping-Bag Source: thecreativeindustries.co.uk 33 BUSINESS AND My View... ACCOUNTING

Fadhl Alzubaidi

The course has helped me to expand my knowledge about the function and operation of business. I have also been able to take my Maths GCSE, which has given me the required criteria to study for a degree in Accounting and Management.

Course: Business Level 3 Progressed from: Colchester Academy

If you’re organised, logical thinking and like generating exciting new ideas...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Management Accountant £25,000 – £100,000+

Marketing Manager £25,000 – £55,000+

Business Project Manager £22,000 – £70,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

34 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/business Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Advanced bookkeeping, One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Progression to SAGE accounting, CO Year including English professional training preparing ledgers, trial and Maths programmes in balance and management • Satisfactory results Accounting at Level 4, reports, professional ethics, (Merit/Distinction) in degree-level study Accounting preparing VAT returns, final a relevant Level 3 including a Higher (Fast track) account preparation qualification or Apprenticeship, equivalent AS/A Level or employment Fadhl • Pre-assessment • An interview Alzubaidi Basic bookkeeping One • 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Progression to transactions and controls, CO Year including English Business Level 3 SAGE accounting, payroll, and Maths or an Accounting costings, company law, • An interview Apprenticeship business communication Accounting

Marketing, business Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level communication, accounting, CO Years including English study including our product promotion, retail, and Maths or own Business and starting-up a new small satisfactory results Management degree business, market research, (Merit/Distinction) in at University Centre Business managing business BR a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher events, employment law, qualification Apprenticeship, or visual merchandising, • An interview employment international business

Marketing, business One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to communication, accounting, CO Year including English Level 3 or an product promotion, retail, and Maths or Apprenticeship business communications, satisfactory results starting up a small business, (Merit/Distinction) in Business market research BR a relevant Level 1 qualification • An interview

in this area include:

• Accounting / Assistant Accountant • Business Administration • Chartered Management Degree • Commercial Procurement and Supply • Operations / Department Manager • Team Leader / Supervisor

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Ruby White

The course has enabled me to develop and refine my skills in pâtisserie, experimental cookery and menu planning. I’ve also had the opportunity to take part in national competitions.

Course: Professional Chef Level 2 Progressed from: St Helena School

If you have great time management, communicate well and love to cook or plan successful events...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Chef £13,000 – £50,000+

Restaurant Manager £18,000 – £45,000+

Events Manager £17,000 – £80,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

36 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/catering Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Fine dining for our two Three • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Degree-level study restaurants open to the CO Years • An interview including a Higher general public, pâtisserie, Apprenticeship, experimental cookery, or employment menu planning, sourcing Professional produce, regional work experience, food safety, Chef customer service, national competition work and visits, Ruby which include New York White Food preparation and Three • 4 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Further study cookery for restaurant CO Years • An interview including an operations, pâtisserie, Apprenticeship, kitchen workshops, or employment customer service in our Professional restaurants, local work experience, food safety, Cookery national competition work and visits, which include New York

Team leadership, event One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Further study planning, allocating CO Year including English including an resources, sales, finance, and Maths or Apprenticeship, Hospitality customer service, extensive satisfactory results or employment Management employer engagement (Merit/Distinction) in programme on and off a relevant Level 2 and site, opportunities for qualification Supervision work experience, national • An interview (Food Service competition work and visits, and Events) which include New York

Customer service, reception One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to skills, restaurant operations, CO Year including English Level 3 or an handling payments and and Maths or Apprenticeship billing, communicating with satisfactory results Hospitality customers, maintaining a (Merit/Distinction) in (Restaurant, safe and secure working a relevant Level 1 Reception and environment, national qualification Customer competition work and visits, • An interview Service) which include New York

in this area include:

• Chef De Partie • Customer Service Practitioner • Commis Chef • Hospitality Supervisor / Hospitality Team Member • Event Assistant

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th The hospitality industry is the 4 biggest employer in the UK. Wine-Glass Source: British Hospitality Association 37 CHILDCARE AND My View... EARLY YEARS

Emily Holloway

With the course we are able to visit three different types of placement, working with babies, pre-school and primary age children. We get a really good understanding of what working with children is like.

Course: Children’s Play, Learning and Development Level 3 Progressed from: Alec Hunter Academy

If you’re responsible and like working with children...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Early Years Practitioner £14,000 – £24,000+

Primary School Teacher £22,000 – £59,000+

Teaching Assistant £11,500 – £23,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

38 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/childcare Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Special educational needs Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study (SEN), child development, CO Years including English including our literacy and numeracy and Maths, or own Childhood in schools, working with satisfactory results Studies degree at babies and young children, (Merit/Distinction) in University Centre Children’s 750 hours work placement, BR a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher full-time course usually qualification or Apprenticeship, Play, over five days per week, equivalent A Level or employment Learning and residential trips abroad • An interview Development Emily • Satisfactory Disclosure and Holloway Barring Service (DBS*) check

Physical care routines, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to meeting the needs of the CO Year including English Level 3 or an developing child, children’s Language, or Apprenticeship play, managing paediatric satisfactory results illness and injury, 300 hours (Merit/Distinction) work placement, full-time in a relevant Early Years course usually over five Level 1 qualification Practitioner days per week, Forest • An interview School trip • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check

Personal and human One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to development, healthy CO Year including English Level 2 or an lifestyles, orientation to Language Apprenticeship work, teamwork and • An interview communications, 60 hours Caring For work placement, full-time • Satisfactory course usually over four Disclosure and Children days per week, Forest Barring Service Under Five School trip (DBS*) check

*Please note, there is a charge of £44 for an online DBS check

in this area include:

• Children and Young People’s Workforce • Early Years Educator • Learning and Skills Teacher • Supported Teaching and Learning in Schools

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There are over 450,000 early years staff in the UK. child Source: Childcare and Early Years Providers Survey 39 COMPUTING My View... AND IT

Carlos Joao

I love learning new things and this course is one of the best ways of doing that. It is challenging me and is helpful for my career progression. The lecturers are excellent and present information very clearly. I am getting the best possible support to enable me to If you’re excited to pass the course. Course: Information and Creative Technology Level 2 develop new technology... Progressed from: Frei José Benjamim Maiato, Angola

If you’re excited to develop new technology...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Network Manager £22,000 – £70,000+ Software Developer £20,000 – £70,000+ Forensic Computer Analyst £25,000 – £60,000+ IT Project Manager £25,000 – £70,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

40 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/computing Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities The science of computing, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level computer systems, software CO Years including English, study including design, cyber security, Maths and our own Computing business applications of Computing or IT, and Applications social media, games or satisfactory results Development development, website BR (Merit/Distinction) degree at University Computer development, digital in a relevant Level 2 Centre Colchester, Science graphics and animation, qualification a Higher project management, • An interview Apprenticeship, Carlos computing networking or employment and virtualisation Joao The online world, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to technology systems, CO Year including English Level 3 or an a digital portfolio, computer and Maths, or Apprenticeship networks, creating digital satisfactory results graphics, software (Merit/Distinction) in Information BR a relevant Level 1 and Creative qualification Technology • An interview

in this area include:

•  Network Engineer • Infrastructure Technician

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BUILDING AND DECORATING Lorna Eastwood

I enjoy learning new things and having the opportunity to develop my practical and creative skills. I’m looking forward to progressing to Level 2. Eventually I’d like to have my own painting and decorating business.

Course: Painting and Decorating Level 1 Progressed from: St Helena School

If you’re practical, good with numbers and work well with your hands...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Bricklayer £15,000 – £35,000+

Construction Site Supervisor £28,000 – £40,000+

Painter and Decorator £15,000 – £30,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

42 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Develop brickwork skills Three • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Degree-level study in a specialist environment CO Years including English and including a Higher using simulated conditions Maths Apprenticeship, to ensure you leave us • An interview or employment with the expertise and knowledge required in BR Brickwork industry. Learn block and bricklaying, masonry work, solid and cavity walls, Lorna chimney and fireplaces, curved walls and Eastwood decorative panels Construction and building Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study technology, computer-aided CO Years including English including our design (CAD), building and Maths, or own Construction surveying, sustainable satisfactory results Management Construction construction, economics (Merit/Distinction) in degree at University and finance, project a relevant Level 2 Centre Colchester, and the Built management, ICT in qualification a Higher Environment construction, health and • An interview Apprenticeship, safety in construction, and or employment graphical detailing

Preparing surfaces, Two • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to brush and roller systems, CO Years including English and an Apprenticeship papering walls and ceilings, Maths or employment decorative finishes, creating • An interview Painting and applying colours, safe working practises, erecting and and dismantling access Decorating equipment and working platforms, producing specialist decorative finishes

Develop skills in brickwork, One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to a carpentry, decorating, CO Year including English and single trade route at plastering and tiling. Maths Level 1 or a Level 2 Units include health and • An interview Apprenticeship safety, half brick walling, block walling, cavity Multi Skills walls, halving joints, fixing architraves and skirting, painting techniques, tiling a plain wall, painting and wallpapering

in this area include:

• Brickwork • Civil Engineering and Construction Operations • Property Maintenance Operative • Painting and Decorating • Technical and Professional

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For course details: The construction industry employs more than 2 MILLION people. colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades WRENCH Source: prospects.co.uk 43 CONSTRUCTION My View... AND THE TRADES

PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION Thomas List

I enjoy the course as I am a practically-minded person. The facilities at the College are great and so are the teachers. I feel that I am really progressing well and always get the help I need. The College also helped me to find some work experience which has really benefited me.

Course: Plumbing Level 1 Progressed from: The Gilberd School

If you’re practical, organised and can understand technical drawings and plans...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Domestic Appliance Service Engineer £17,000 – £28,000+

Plumber £15,000 – £40,000+

Refrigeration and

National Careers Service National Careers Air Conditioning Installer £20,000 – £35,000+ Source:

44 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Electrical practical skills, Three • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Degree-level study wiring, electrical principles, CO Years including English and including a Higher advanced electrical Maths (A*-C/9-4) Apprenticeship, systems, fault diagnosis • An interview or employment and rectification, portfolio building, health and safety, BR installation technology, Electrical inspection and testing Installations Thomas CL List

Installation, service and One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to maintenance, fault CO Year including English and Level 3 or an diagnosis, rectify and Maths (A*-C/9-4) apprenticeship Air commissioning, including • An interview Conditioning F Gas (Category One) and Refrigeration

Copper and steel pipework Two • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to methods, domestic water CO Years including English and a Level 3 supplies, central heating Maths (A*-C/9-4) Apprenticeship systems and above ground • An interview or employment drainage Plumbing BR

CL

in this area include:

• Installation Electrician / Maintenance Electrician • Plumbing • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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The average salary for an electrician is more than that of any other trade. For course details: colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades plug Source: tradeskill4u.co.uk 45 CONSTRUCTION My View... AND THE TRADES

WOOD OCCUPATIONS Kieron Goodbrand

The course is very practical, and has helped build up my confidence in my ability within the trade. The carpentry workshop is a nice environment to work in.

Course: Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Progressed from: The Stanway School

If you’re practical, enjoy making things and have great attention to detail...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Carpenter £16,000 – £40,000+

Furniture Designer £18,000 – £45,000+

Wood Machinist £16,000 – £28,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

46 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Hand and power tools for Three • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Degree-level study joints, hanging doors, CO Years including English including a Higher fitting stairs, rafters and and Maths Apprenticeship, ironmongery, using • An interview or employment machinery, cutting roofs, woodworking joints, health BR Carpentry and safety, frames, flooring and and roofing, circular saw Joinery operation, double doors Kieron and mouldings, set-up CL and use of fixed and Goodbrand transportable machinery

Making and attaching Two • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Degree-level study doors, drawers and fittings, CO Years including English including a Higher veneering, handmade and Maths Apprenticeship, furniture, timber technology, • An interview or employment technical drawing, using Furniture machinery, assembly, Production hand-finishing design and curved work, health and safety, specialist techniques

in this area include:

• Bench Joinery / Architectural Joinery • Site Carpentry

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For course details: The UK Carpentry and Joinery industry is EXPANDING. colchester.ac.uk/construction&trades pencil-alt Source: IBISWorld UK 47 DIGITAL My View... MEDIA

Heather Hamilton

The course has introduced me to so many skills I never knew I was capable of, for example I can now fully operate a film camera and edit in amazing quality.

Course: Film and Television Production Level 3 Progressed from: Notley High School

If you’re creative and love using technology...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Video Editor £18,000 – £45,000+

Computer Games Developer £19,000 – £70,000+

TV Production Assistant £15,000 – £30,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

48 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/media Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Pre-production, film One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study and video editing, CO or including English including our post-production, Two and Maths, or own Digital Film cinematography, music Years satisfactory results Production degree video production, video (Merit/Distinction) in at University Centre Film and technology, single camera, BR a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher Television interview techniques, qualification Apprenticeship, Production live broadcasting, • An interview or employment online streaming Heather Hamilton Digital moving image One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to production, planning and CO Year including English Level 3 or an pitching a digital media and Maths, or Apprenticeship product, digital audio, satisfactory results lighting, digital editing, (Merit/Distinction) in Film and online streaming a relevant Level 1 Television qualification Production • An interview

Games design and One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study development, animation, CO or including English including our own 3D/2D modelling, coding, Two and Maths, or Games Design interactive media, concept Years satisfactory results degree at University art, online gaming, games (Merit/Distinction) in Centre Colchester, Interactive industry, media industry BR a relevant Level 2 a Higher Media and context and research qualification Apprenticeship, Games Design • An interview or employment

Computer games design One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to and development, CO Year including English Level 3 or an planning and pitching a and Maths, or Apprenticeship digital media product, digital satisfactory results audio editing, digital art, (Merit/Distinction) in Interactive animation, 2D/3D modelling a relevant Level 1 Media and qualification Games Design • An interview

Visual effects, animation, One •  5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study concept design and art, CO or including English including our 3D/2D modelling, matte Two and Maths, or own degrees at skills, digital sculpture, Years satisfactory results University Centre VFX optics, CGI, electronic (Merit/Distinction) in Colchester, a Higher (Visual Effects) imaging, cinematography, a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship, and Animation post-production, media qualification or employment industry context and • An interview research

Digital moving image One •  4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to production, planning and BR Year including English Level 3 or an pitching a digital media and Maths, or Apprenticeship product, digital audio, satisfactory results lighting, digital editing, (Merit/Distinction) in Multimedia computer games design a relevant Level• Example 1 Apprenticeship 1 Production and development, qualification• Example Apprenticeship 2 planning and pitching a • An interview• Example Apprenticeship 3 digital media product, digital audio editing, digital art, animation, photography

in this area include: See Pages 24-27 • Creative and Digital Media

UK creative industries generate £91.8 BILLION a year to the economy. Gamepad Source: thecreativeindustries.co.uk 49 ENGINEERING AND My View... MANUFACTURING

Tom Williams

Through my placement, I have been able to prove myself and gain valuable industry experience in the workplace and have been given the opportunity to go on to study Level 3 Electronics as an Apprentice with ACtronics next year.

Course: Electronics, Automation and Robotic Engineering Level 2 Progressed from: Thurstable School

If you enjoy using technology and solving problems...

50 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/engineering Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities

Units include principles Two Level 3 Degree-level study; of engineering, workshop CO Years • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) primarily our own practice, engineering including English, higher and degree materials, electronics, Maths and Science Apprenticeship Advanced control and instrumentation, or satisfactory results programmes or mechanical structures and (Merit/Distinction) in part-time HNC/HND/ Technical dynamics, manufacturing a relevant Level 2 degree pathways or Engineering methods, engineering qualification employment design, mathematics and Tom statistics, automotive • An interview engineering, innovation Williams and new technologies Units include electronic One Level 2 Progression to components and how CO Year • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Advanced Technical circuits are built from these, including English Engineering Level 3 principles of engineering, and Maths, or or an Apprenticeship engineering workshop satisfactory results Electronics, practice, working in Automation (Merit/Distinction) in engineering businesses, a relevant Level 1 and electronic components, qualification Robotics electronic assembly, electronic test equipment • An interview and automation

Units include principles of One Level 2 Progression to engineering, engineering CO Year • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Advanced Technical workshop practice, working including English Engineering Level 3 in engineering businesses, and Maths, or or an Apprenticeship Mechanical maintenance principles, satisfactory results mechancial and electrical (Merit/Distinction) in and Electrical maintenance Maintenance a relevant Level 1 qualification • An interview

Units include machining One Level 2 Progression to processes and the types of CO Year • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Advanced Technical equipment used in industry, including English Engineering Level 3 principles of engineering, and Maths, or or an Apprenticeship engineering workshop satisfactory results practice, working in BR (Merit/Distinction) in Mechanical engineering businesses, a relevant Level 1 milling, turning, CAD and qualification Engineering CNC machining and • An interview Manufacturing One Level 1 Progression to Technologies Year • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Level 2 or an including English Apprenticeship and Maths • An interview

Units include essential One Level 2 Progression to practical and theoretical CO Year • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Advanced Technical skills in a wide variety of including English Engineering Level 3 welding processes, and Maths, or or an Apprenticeship ranging from gas shielded satisfactory results arc welding to manual BR (Merit/Distinction) in metal arc, laser and a relevant Level 1 submerged arc welding in qualification order to assemble and join Welding and metals to a standard. An • An interview Fabrication understanding of common flaws in welded joints and One Level 1 Progression to • Example Apprenticeship 1 how to assess if a welded Year • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Level 2 or an joint is satisfactory, working including English• Example ApprApprenticeshipenticeship 2 with sheet metal, MIG and and Maths• Example Apprenticeship 3 TIG welding, health and safety, computer-aided • An interview design (CAD), manual cutting and technical information See Pages 24-27 in this area

2.56 million job openings in engineering companies up to 2022. Hands-helping Source: EngineeringUK 51 FOUNDATION AND SUPPORTED LEARNING

STEPS Programmes

Our STEPS programmes focus on helping young people with individual learning needs. A student’s STEPS starting point is informed by their Entry Requirements learning and progression goals, and assessment of support needs. There are no formal entry requirements, The curriculum offer extends from Entry Level to Level 1 and includes just a desire to improve skills to enable a wide range of exciting subjects. successful progression.

Courses are one year programmes but many students on STEPS *An EHCP is required for applicants programmes could last between one to three years, subject to wishing to be considered for STEPS 5. educational progress.

*STEPS 5 - SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP CO For students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities who have a real commitment to achieve their employment goals. CO 1LEVEL STEPS 4 - CAREER TRANSITION BR For students with additional needs who require supported learning at Entry Level / Level 1 before progressing to vocational study, CL employment and / or an Apprenticeship. CO 1LEVEL STEPS 3 - PREPARATION FOR WORK BR For students who wish to develop their skills for independence and employment, and work towards achievement of personal goals. CL

ELEVEL STEPS 2 - SUPPORTED STUDIES CO For students who aspire to increase their independence but wish to continue their education in a highly supportive environment.

ELEVEL STEPS 1 - LEARNING FOR LIVING CO For students with complex learning difficulties and / or disabilities who require a high E level of additional support.

52 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/foundation My View...

Gracey Peachey The STEPS course has given me confidence and enabled me to take the next step towards achieving my goals.

Course: STEPS 4 Progressed from: Honywood Community Science School

Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Customer service skills, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to project planning, personal CO Year or satisfactory Level 3, or an finance, managing risk, completion of a Apprenticeship teamwork, decision Level 1 qualification, Skills for making, work experience, or consideration via employability skills an assessment Enterprise at interview

Career planning, job One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to searching, confidence CO Year or satisfactory Level 2, or an building, health awareness, completion of a Apprenticeship community projects Level 1 qualification or consideration via an assessment Skills to BR Succeed at interview CL

Goals for employment, One • There are no formal Progression to interview and presentation CO Year entry requirements Levels 1 or 2, or skills, cookery, media, for this programme, an Apprenticeship photography, craft skills, just the desire to Progression customer service improve your skills Studies for progression on to another programme

Preparation for ESOL One • This programme is Progression to Skills for Life examinations, CO Year for students whose Levels 1 or 2, or ESOL – maths and ICT, citizenship, first language is not an Apprenticeship Stepping Up employability skills, English. There are work experience no formal entry requirements• Example for this Apprenticeship 1 programme, just the English for desire to improve• Example Apprenticeship 2 Speakers your skills •for Example Apprenticeship 3 progression on to of Other another programme Languages

For students aspiring to meet their goals in learning, life and work. LONG-ARROW-ALT-UPList Nicola Duke, Area Head of Foundation and Supported Learning 53 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE My View... AND DENTAL NURSING

Alex O’Shaughnessy

This course is designed to set students up for both employment and Higher Education. It also gives us an insight into what university will be like, with the lectures and assignments. Tutors are all experienced in what they teach, both in education and previous employment. This helps because real experiences give students more knowledge.

Course: Health and Social Care Level 3 Progressed from: Phillip Morant School and College

If you’re a caring person and like to make a difference...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Social Worker £24,000 – £35,000+ Nurse £24,000 – £37,000+ Paramedic £24,000 – £37,000+ Dental Hygienist £22,000 – £41,000+

National Careers Service National Careers Source:

54 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/health Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Units include human Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study lifespan development, CO Years including English, including our own anatomy and physiology, Maths and Science, Health and Social nutrition, psychology, or satisfactory results Care degree at physiological disorders and (Merit/Distinction) in University Centre principles of safe practice. a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher Mandatory work experience qualification Apprenticeship, Health and of over 700 hours in a or employment Social Care variety of settings including • An interview Alex hospitals, residential and • Satisfactory nursing care along with Disclosure and day centres Barring Service O’Shaughnessy (DBS*) check

Units include human One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to lifespan development, CO Year including English Level 3 or an effective communication, and Maths, or Apprenticeship health and social care satisfactory results values, healthy living and (Merit/Distinction) in human body systems a relevant Level 1 Health and and the care of disorders. qualification Social Care Mandatory work experience • An interview of approximately 200 hours in a variety of settings • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check

Units include One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to communication skills, CO Year including English and Level 2 or an personal organisation and Maths Apprenticeship progression, safeguarding • An interview Health and and protection, study skills Social Care and employability skills. • Satisfactory Work experience in a variety Disclosure and of settings within health and Barring Service social care (DBS*) check

Units include first aid, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression infection control, health and CO Year including English to a Level 3 safety and reception and and Maths, or Dental Nursing Preparing administration skills. Work satisfactory results Apprenticeship to Work in experience of 100 hours in (Merit/Distinction) in a dental setting a relevant Level 1 Dental qualification Environments • An interview

*Please note, there is a charge of £44 for an online DBS check

in this area include:

• Adult Care Worker / Lead Adult Care Worker • Dental Nurse • Healthcare Support Worker • Senior Healthcare Support Worker

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The UK spends OVER 18% of its budget on health and social care. User-md Source: healthwatch.co.uk 55 MOTOR My View... VEHICLE

Jak Allibon

The course is varied and never boring. Every day there are new things to learn and new challenges. I’ve gained the confidence to work independently and the experience to help me prepare for a successful career. Being involved in the MK Sports kit car project is great, as my dream is to eventually work on building cars. If you are really interested in motor mechanics this is a course I’d recommend. Course: Motor Vehicle Progressed from: Tendring Technology College

If you have a strong passion for cars, enjoy problem solving and work well with others...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Motor Mechanic £15,000 – £32,000+

Breakdown Engineer £20,000 – £40,000+

Vehicle Refinishing Technician £15,000 – £30,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

56 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/motor Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Preparing metal and Three • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Degree-level study pre-painted surfaces, CO years including English including a Higher preparing and applying and Maths Apprenticeship, fillers and foundation • An interview or employment Vehicle materials to vehicles, rectifying paint defects, Accident vehicle structure technology Repair and and workshop, repair and Paint refinishing techniques and Jak technology, health and safety practices Allibon Engine and systems Three • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Degree-level study technology, chassis CO years including English including a Higher systems technology, and Maths, or Apprenticeship, electrical systems satisfactory results or employment Light technology, valeting, (Merit/Distinction) in health and safety a relevant Level 1 Vehicle practices, employability qualification Maintenance • An interview and Repair

An introduction to the One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to service and repair of light CO year including English Level 2 or an vehicles, including a basic and Maths Apprenticeship understanding of vehicle • An interview Motor systems operation and function. The course has Vehicle a practical focus, but also Transport includes elements of theory Maintenance

in this area include:

• Autocare Technician • Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Operations • Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair • Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance - Light Vehicle

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Brits spend tens of billions on service and repair every year. CAR Source: smmt.co.uk 57 My View... MUSIC

Safia McKinney-Askeur

Regardless of your chosen instrument and genre you can explore lots of different musical styles. The breadth of experience has broadened my skills base, in preparation for my Bachelor of Music degree and future career.

Course: Professional Musician Level 3 Progressed from: City and Islington Sixth Form College

If you’re passionate about music and music technology...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Live Sound Engineer £25,000 – £40,000+

Music Promotions Manager £12,000 – £60,000+

Film Sound Technician £16,000 – £35,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

58 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/music Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Live sound, harmony and Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study context, music production CO Years including English, or including our own techniques, composing, satisfactory results Popular Music concert production and (Merit/Distinction) in degree at University staging, music performance a relevant Level 2 Centre Colchester techniques, music theory qualification Popular Music • An audition to demonstrate musical ability at Grade 4/5 Safia or equivalent McKinney-Askeur

Performance workshops, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level composition and CO years including English, or study including arrangement, musicianship satisfactory results our own Music for skills, musical theory and (Merit/Distinction) in Performance and harmony, ensembles a relevant Level 2 Teaching degree at qualification University Centre Professional • An audition to Colchester Musician demonstrate musical ability at Grade 4/5 or equivalent

Sound recording, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study sequencing, live sound CO years including English, or including our own operation and acoustics, satisfactory results Music for Media audio engineering, music (Merit/Distinction) in degree at University theory, music for film and a relevant Level 2 Centre Colchester Music television, composing qualification Production • An interview and Technology

My View...

Elliot Berry I enjoy using the high- quality equipment. The performances are beneficial to my progression. Tutors are always keen to help and keep us informed. The campus is always calm and a good environment to learn in.

Course: Popular Music Level 3 Progressed from: The Thomas Lord Audley School

The UK is the world’s BIGGEST consumer of music relative to its population. headphones Source: thecreativeindustries.co.uk 59 PERFORMING My View... ARTS

Dee Dee Rivers

This course is tailored to what I want to do. I’m learning all of my singing and dancing techniques here which sets me on my career path. The tutors are lovely and I’m learning so much about Musical Theatre which helps me with my career choice.

Course: Musical Theatre Level 3 Progressed from: The Stanway School

If you’re creative, enjoy performing and working in the theatre...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Arts Administrator £13,000 – £50,000+

Stage Manager £18,000 – £45,000+

Dance Teacher £22,000 – £50,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

60 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/performing-arts Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Acting techniques, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study classical acting, screen CO Years including English or or employment acting, improvisation, satisfactory results rehearsing and (Merit/Distinction) in performance, audition a relevant Level 2 Acting technique, physical qualification theatre, singing and • An audition/interview movement Dee Dee Jazz, ballet, tap, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study Rivers contemporary, CO Years including English or or employment choreography, singing, satisfactory results urban and international (Merit/Distinction) in dance, rehearsals a relevant Level 2 Dance and performances qualification • An audition/interview

Singing, jazz, ballet, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study tap, urban dance, CO Years including English or including our own acting, voice, audition satisfactory results Musical Theatre technique, rehearsals (Merit/Distinction) in degree at University Musical and performances a relevant Level 2 Centre Colchester, Theatre qualification or employment • An audition/interview

Production planning, stage Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level management, technical CO Years including English study, a Higher stage operations, lighting and Maths, or Apprenticeship and sound, design and satisfactory results or employment Technical operations, scenic (Merit/Distinction) in construction, automated a relevant Level 2 Theatre stage lighting qualification • An interview

Acting skills, musical One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression theatre skills, performing CO Year including English or to Level 3 scripted plays, devising, satisfactory results improvisation, individual (Merit/Distinction) in Performing showcase a relevant Level 1 Arts qualification • An audition/interview

Employment in the creative industries has risen by more than a quarter in the last decade. Signal Source: creativeindustriesfederation.com 61 PUBLIC My View... SERVICES

Megan Courtney

We are taught by teachers who have experience and knowledge in all areas of the course. I now feel ready to go into the Army with the appropriate skills as well as having knowledge of other Services and how they work.

Course: Public Services Level 3 Progressed from: Philip Morant School and College

If you’re active and passionate about helping others...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Police Officer £20,000 – £60,000+

Firefighter £22,000 – £42,000+

Army Reserve £15,000 – £47,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

62 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/public-services Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Leadership and teamwork, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study adventurous activities, CO Years including English including our own citizenship, diversity and and Maths, or new Policing the public services, fitness satisfactory results Practice degree at testing and training, (Merit/Distinction) in University Centre preparation for entry tests BR a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher Public into a variety of uniformed qualification Apprenticeship, Services public services including • An interview or employment Police, Fire service Megan and Army Courtney

Public service skills, health One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression and fitness, employment CO Year including English to Level 3 or an in the uniformed services, and Maths, or Apprenticeship expedition skills, satisfactory results preparation for entry (Merit/Distinction) in tests into a variety of a relevant Level 1 Public uniformed public services qualification Services including Police, Fire • An interview service and Army

My View...

Ben Goodyear

This course teaches life skills that you can take anywhere. The outdoor expeditions module was fun and great preparation for my university course - I will be going on to do an outdoor leadership and management degree.

Course: Public Services Level 3 Progressed from: Hedingham Sixth Form in this area: See Pages 24-27 • Operational Firefighter

The army has around 140 different types of jobs. CLIPBOARD-LIST Source: careerpilot.org.uk 63 SALON My View... STUDIES

Harry Gilbertson

This course gives you a taste of hairdressing and beauty therapy. It provides an insight into working in the industry and the amount of training involved. I’m enjoying learning different skills and I like the focus on client care. The tutors are supportive and they really motivate us.

Course: Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Level 1 Progressed from: Honywood Community Science School

If you’re creative, organised and enjoy customer service...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Hairdresser £15,000 – £20,000+

Beauty Therapist £15,000 – £20,000+

Nail Technician £12,500 – £25,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

64 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/salon-studies Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Anatomy and physiology, Two • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Further study or full body massage, facial Years including English and employment and body electrotherapy, CO Maths Indian head massage, • An interview hot stone massage, hair removal, skin analysis, nail Beauty services, lash and brow BR Therapy treatments, make-up

Harry Level 3 options: • Electrical pathway or Gilbertson • Massage pathway

Shampoo, condition, Two • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Further study treating hair and scalp, CO Years including English and including an style, set and dress hair, Maths Apprenticeship, cutting, colour and lighten, • An interview or employment colour correction service. Many UK and international extracurricular opportunities, Hairdressing exhibitions and additional courses in the latest industry trends

Principles of working in One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to the make-up industry, CO Year including English and another Level 2 anatomy and physiology Maths programme or an for make-up artists, • An interview Apprenticeship Hair and research and development, Media showcase, make-up Make-up application, hair artistry, creative make-up artistry

Presenting a professional One • 3 GCSEs (A*-G/9-1) Progression to image, salon reception CO Year including English and Level 2 duties, health and safety, Maths skin care, basic make-up • An interview Introduction application, basic manicure, into Hair and shampoo and condition, Beauty styling women’s hair, temporary hair colour, creating an image using hair and beauty techniques

Earn While You Learn in this area: See Pages 24-27 • Hairdressing / Hair Professional

Hairdressing is the 10TH MOST POPULAR Apprenticeship in the UK. cut Source: careerpilot.org.uk 65 My View... SCIENCE

Cameron Rushen

What I like the most is learning about the forensic science side of science. It’s very enjoyable to learn and to meet new faces with the same passion for science as you.

Course: Forensic and Criminal Investigation Level 3 Progressed from: Chelmer Valley High School

If you’re fascinated by science and like solving problems...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Radiographer £21,000 – £68,000+

Crime Scene Officer £16,000 – £35,000+

Biomedical Scientist £22,000 – £41,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

66 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/science Progression Course and Level Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Opportunities Environmental forensics, Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study forensic fire investigation, CO Years including English, including a Higher applications of criminology, Maths and Science, Apprenticeship, applications of criminal or satisfactory results or employment and forensic psychology, (Merit/Distinction) in Forensic and forensic genetics and a relevant Level 2 practical scientific qualification Criminal procedures and techniques Investigation • An interview Cameron Rushen

Practical scientific Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level study procedures and techniques, CO Years including English, including a Higher physiology of human body Maths and Science, Apprenticeship, systems, microbiology and or satisfactory results or employment microbiological techniques, (Merit/Distinction) in genetics and genetic a relevant Level 2 Applied engineering, diseases qualification Science and infections • An interview

Our earth, energy and One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to universe, the living CO Year including English Level 3 or an body, biology and our and Maths, or Apprenticeship environment, chemical satisfactory results substances, physical (Merit/Distinction) in science a relevant Level 1 Applied qualification Science • An interview 2

My View...

Rebecca Benson

The course is quite hands-on. It never gets boring! The tutors are very

helpful, with both college

work and experiments. Course: “ Applied Science Level 3 Progressed from: Ramsey Academy

Average pay overall for scientists is generally higher than the average wage in the whole economy. DNA Source: Trends Business Research, for the Science Council 67 My View... SPORT

Rebecca Jeggo

The course provides opportunities to put what we are learning into practice in schools and in our own coaching outside of college. Learning from tutors who are experts in all of the areas has contributed to me achieving top grades.

Course: Professional Sports Coaching Level 3 Progressed from: St Helena School

If you’re active and enjoy working with others...

Career Options CAREER OPTIONS Personal Trainer £14,000 – £22,000+

Secondary School Teacher £23,000 – £68,000+

Sports Development Officer £21,000 – £50,000+ National Careers Service National Careers Source:

68 Arrow-Circle-Right For course details: colchester.ac.uk/sport Progression Overview Campus Duration Entry Requirements Course and Level Opportunities

Team sports, outdoor Two • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level activities, sports nutrition, CO Years including English study including sports leadership, sports and Maths, or our own injuries, anatomy and satisfactory results HNC/HND/degree physiology, fitness testing (Merit/Distinction) in at University Centre Sport a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher (Development, qualification Apprenticeship, Coaching and • An interview or employment Fitness) • Satisfactory Rebecca Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check may be Jeggo required

Multiple qualifications One • 5 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) Degree-level including higher sports CO Year including English study including leaders, coaching sport and Maths, or our own and physical activity, satisfactory results HNC/HND/degree delivery of PE in schools, (Merit/Distinction) in at University Centre fitness instructing, a relevant Level 2 Colchester, a Higher FA Level 1 coaching, qualification Apprenticeship, Professional safeguarding and first-aid or employment Sports • An interview Coaching • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS*) check • Must be aged 17 or over

Lifestyle and well-being, One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to sport injuries, health and CO Year including English Level 3 or an safety, sports leadership, and Maths, or Apprenticeship principles of coaching, satisfactory results supporting the delivery (Merit/Distinction) in Sport of PE in schools, fitness a relevant Level 1 Coaching instructing, coaching qualification • An interview



Fitness instructing – One • 4 GCSEs (A*-E/9-3) Progression to including exercise fitness CO Year including English Level 3 and knowledge, health, and Maths, or safety and professionalism, satisfactory results instructing gym-based (Merit/Distinction) in exercise a relevant Level 1 Fitness qualification Instructing • Evidence of activity engagement in sport or fitness • An interview

*Please note, there is a charge of £44 for an online DBS check

in this area include: • Supporting Teaching and Learning in PE

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Earn While You Learn

Nearly 28m people in England do at least 150 minutes of exercise per week. Futbol Source: Sport England 69 Benefits of Vocational Study

There are many different study options available As vocational qualifications are designed in partnership after taking GCSEs, but if you have an idea of with employers, universities and professional the job or career you’d like to pursue or you wish organisations, your training will enable you to develop the to continue your education through a particular skills that are highly valued by employers. You’ll have the talent, skill or passion, then one of our technical opportunity to broaden your understanding of your chosen and professional programmes could be the right area through work experience and placements throughout choice for you. There’s a fantastic range of subjects the programme. available, and vocational learning can help you In-depth skills and knowledge acquired on a Level 3 get the skills, experience and qualifications you vocational programme can provide the ideal preparation need to kick-start your career or to go on to higher for progression to higher level study, such as a degree, education. Many of these skills are transferable HNC/HND or Higher Apprenticeship. Most colleges and making these courses a great choice even if you universities accept vocational qualifications as fulfilling haven’t fully made up your mind. entry requirements. Our vocational Study Programmes are designed to help you learn about specific employment areas, they are The UCAS Tariff points system is used when making offers hands-on and provide opportunities to practise skills to applicants and most post-16 qualifications are allocated in real situations while working towards recognised UCAS points totals. The table below shows how many

qualifications. Throughout the programme you’ll be UCAS points the most common qualifications are worth. assessed on abilities, knowledge and theory relating directly to your chosen industry, rather than lots of lengthy essays and exams.

BTEC awards UAL awards AS and A Level awards UCAS

Extended Subsidiary Extended Diploma Diploma AS Level A Level Points Diploma Diploma Diploma D* D* D* D 168 D* D* D 160 D* D D 152 D D D M (High) 144 D D M 128 M 120 D M M D* D* 112 D* D 104 M M M D D 96 D 84 M M P D M 80 M P P M M 64 M 60 D* A* 56 P P P MP D A 48 B 40 PP M C 32 D 24 A 20 P B E 16 C 12 D 10 E 6

D = Distinction M = Merit P = Pass

If you are planning to go on to university after completing See page 78 for information on degree-level study your Level 3 programme you can visit ucas.com to choices at our very own University Centre Colchester here check the UCAS points required for the course you are at Colchester Institute. interested in.

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At Colchester Institute we are proud

of our students' achievements

Jamie Houghton Sam Swainsbury Bethany Smith

Former Pâtisserie student Former Performing Arts student Public Services student Bethany Jamie crowned sugar skill Sam (third from right) is starring in awarded Head Cadet world champion Fisherman’s Friends

As the sugar skills representative for Former BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Public Services student Bethany team UK at the worldwide 2019 Coupe student Sam Swainsbury gained a Smith, a Police Cadet in Tendring, is du Monde de la Pâtisserie, former key supporting role in the 2019 the first ever to receive the position of Cookery and Advanced Pâtisserie comedy-drama Fisherman’s Friends, Head Cadet in the area. In recognition student Jamie Houghton led on an released in UK cinemas. The role builds of her achievement Bethany attended outstanding Oceania-themed sugar on Sam’s success having featured the passing out parade of regular piece which was crowned the best in in Thor: The Dark World as well as police officers at Police Headquarters the world. The team earned fifth place playing Jason in BBC sitcom Mum. in Chelmsford in June 2019. overall in the competition.

Graduation

For our Higher Education students studying at University Centre Colchester, the annual Graduation ceremonies mark the fantastic achievement of successfully completing their degrees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK/UCC 71 Student Support

Here for you

We are on hand to ensure your transition to College Additional Learning Support is as smooth as possible and our dedicated Student Our Additional Learning Support team can support in a Services and Support team can offer support in variety of ways. The most important thing is that we know a number of areas during your time with us. We about your learning needs at an early stage so we can have representatives to ensure you are given the ensure the necessary support is in place for when you appropriate support or assistance; whether it’s attend for your interview and subsequently before you related to your programme of study or general start your programme with us. Types of support we can well-being, we are here to help. offer include: • Classroom-based learning support practitioners Careers Advice and Guidance • Support for Dyslexia or Autistic Spectrum Disorders Our professional in-house careers service is available to • Exam concessions provide information, advice and guidance. Our team of • Note takers and specialist teaching for deaf learners qualified advisers offer confidential and individual guidance • A hearing loop facility interviews as well as a daily drop-in service once you are a • Communication support workers student with us. They can provide help and support with a • Specialist equipment wide range of areas including: We ask that you declare your need for support on your • Self-awareness and career choices application form by ticking the appropriate box under the • Job applications and CV writing additional needs section. If you wish to discuss your needs • Interview techniques at any point during the application process, please contact • Progression routes our Additional Learning Support team: • Apprenticeships ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected] • Higher Education, including UCAS applications • Taking a gap year and holiday work Equality and Diversity Counselling Service We are a College proud to encourage widening We offer a professional counselling service for our students. participation. We aim to provide a welcoming environment The service is friendly and confidential and appointments in which all learners are encouraged to realise their full can be made via Student Services. Should you have further potential; where every individual is valued and offered equal questions about our counselling service, please contact our opportunity to progress. Student Services team. To achieve this the College aims to ensure that all actual or potential learners are treated in an equivalent fashion Safeguarding regardless of age, disability, family responsibility, marital status, race, colour, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, We are committed to promoting the welfare, protection gender, sexual orientation, trade union activity and any other and well-being of all of our learners at all of our learning irrelevant criteria. We seek to promote awareness of equality locations and safeguarding them from all forms of abuse or and diversity throughout the College and embrace diversity harm including through radicalisation, extremism, grooming in all its aspects. and bullying. We aim to ensure that all learners attending the College do so in a safe and secure environment. For more information on the College’s Equality and Diversity policy, please visit our website or contact Main Reception. For more information on the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, please visit our website or contact Student Services.

Student Services and Support: Phone-Square 01206 712000 ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected]

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Tuition Fees Resource Deposit Students’ college education is funded All students on a full-time Study for three academic years after leaving Programme must pay a £40 resource secondary school in year 11. This means deposit to cover costs of learning there are no tuition fees payable for any resources and access to facilities. £20 student who is 16, 17 or 18 years old on of this deposit may be refundable on 31st August in the calendar year in which

they begin a programme of study. So, completion of your studies. for the 2020/2021 academic year, this means all young people born between 1st September 2001 to 31st August 2004. If you are older than this then course Advanced Learner Loan tuition fees will depend on your chosen If you are applying for a Level 3 course area of study and personal circumstances. or above, and are 19 or over, your Please contact our Student Finance team course tuition fees can be covered by for more information or visit one of our an Advanced Learner Loan. For more Open Events. information on the loan scheme visit: Please note: There are no tuition fees globegov.uk/advanced-learner-loan attached to an Apprenticeship. If you are aged 19–23 and studying your first qualification at this level your course may be free. Financial Support There is a range of financial support available for families that are on low incomes or in receipt of certain benefits; we will support students with the costs Other Additional Costs associated with their studies, including those listed under 'Other Additional Regardless of whether tuition fees apply, Costs', as well as: some of our programmes incur additional costs which could include: •  Support with transport costs

•  The college equivalent of Free School •  Equipment costs – such as uniforms, kits, Meals (Free Meals at College) books and so on •  Trips and enrichment activities Please note: Trips and enrichment activities will only be funded if they are a • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) mandatory aspect of your programme and checks (formerly CRB checks) are within the UK. You will be informed of any additional costs associated with your chosen programme as early as possible to allow Recurring Card Payment time for payment to be made. (RCP) Plan If you are required to pay the full cost for your course we can offer a flexible, interest free monthly payment plan to Application forms for financial support break up the cost into manageable How are available to download from the chunks. The full course tuition fee finance page of our website and hard must also be at least £200 and paid to apply copies are available to pick up at all of in full before you finish the course. our campuses.

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FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK/STUDENT-FINANCE 73 Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together a number of frequently How do I apply for a asked questions to assist you in the application process. Should you have any full-time course? questions not answered within these pages, Please refer to page 6 for full details or concerns at any point during the application about the application process. process, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team. Is there a closing date Disclaimer for applications? This guide describes the programmes of study We start accepting applications from offered by Colchester Institute. We take all reasonable 1st October 2019 and have set an steps to provide education services in the manner set initial deadline of 31st January 2020 out in this prospectus. We have tried to make the for a guaranteed place on your chosen programme (subject to you satisfying the programmes as accurate as possible at the time of entry requirements), although we do still publication but information is for guidance and does accept applications after this date. not form any part of any contract. We will also take reasonable steps to provide the programmes listed but we may have to modify or How do I apply for an withdraw a particular course depending on customer demand and other factors. We will take reasonable steps to Apprenticeship? cause as little disruption to applicants as possible but cannot If you are interested in an Apprenticeship be held responsible for any consequent loss. A but do not yet have a contract of employment from an employer, we For up-to-date information please visit our website: strongly advise you to apply for a full- globe colchester.ac.uk time programme as well so you have a back-up. We will process your full-time application until you inform us you have secured an employer and have an Apprenticeship contract in place. To do this, find your chosen subject area on the course finder pages of our website, choose 'Apply Online' and tick the box on the application form to confirm you are interested in an Apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship team will contact you for more information. To view our live Apprenticeship vacancies and get other information on how to find an employer please visit: globe colchester.ac.uk/apprenticeships

If you already have an employer with an Apprenticeship contract of employment in place then a separate Apprenticeship If you have any queries about making application form is available on an application please contact: our website at: globe colchester.ac.uk/apprenticeships Admissions Team Phone-Square 01206 712777 ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected]

74 Arrow-Circle-Right COURSE ENQUIRIES: 01206 712777 How do I get Will my school / college additional support? be contacted? If you have a disability or learning difficulty, Yes, if you are currently at school / college, please let us know in the learning support we will ask them for confirmation of your section of the application form. Our predicted grades and general information Additional Learning Support team may about how you are progressing. then contact you for further information and to assess your needs. If you have particular interview requirements, please indicate this on your application form. If you would like to discuss the types of How will I know if I have support available, please speak to our Additional Learning Support team at one been offered a place? of our Open Events or contact us: Once you have attended an interview, we ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected] will contact you with details of whether your application has been successful. Offers will be subject to meeting the entry requirements of the programme as What if I don’t get the outlined in this guide. In the event that you GCSE results I need? do not get onto your chosen programme, GCSE we will do our best to ensure you are If you don’t get the GCSE results you referred to an appropriate alternative. needed to meet your conditional offer, Please check your email account don’t panic. We hold advice sessions at regularly so that you don’t miss important the end of August each year so you can information about your offer. come and speak with our tutors to find out about your options. The dates and times for each advice session are displayed on our website in the months leading up to GCSE results day. DBS Checks If your programme features contact DBS with children or vulnerable adults, you What happens after will be asked to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before I apply? starting your programme. There will be an Once you’ve applied you will be sent an additional cost of approximately £44 for a email asking you to log in to your account DBS check. and book an interview. The interview is to determine that you have applied for the most suitable programme of study and whether you meet the criteria. Depending When I finish my on your programme or Apprenticeship, you may be asked to demonstrate programme, will I your abilities, for example an audition in be able to progress Performing Arts. Please check your email account regularly so that you don’t miss onto the next level important information about your interview. of study? We always encourage our students to aim high to achieve their maximum potential. What if I change On most programmes there is an opportunity my mind? to progress onto a higher level, and after If at any point during the application Level 3, we offer a number of different process you wish to change your degree-level programmes too. programme choice, please contact our Admissions team on: Progression to a higher level is not guaranteed and will be subject to you Phone-Square01206 712777 gaining a satisfactory result in the preceding qualification and meeting the necessary entry You don't need to make a requirements for the higher-level qualification. second application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: COLCHESTER.AC.UK 75 Access to Higher Education

Whatever your situation, there’s always a way back into education. Whether you want to retrain for an exciting new career, or just finally achieve a degree that will help you progress in your current field, an Access to Higher Education Diploma will Our Access courses are the ideal way to prepare for be the first step towards your future. your journey at University Centre Colchester or other providers and give you the opportunity to get the Colchester Institute’s Access to Higher Education qualifications you need to start a new career or courses offer a programme of academic study over update your study experience. To learn more visit: one year, equivalent to A Levels, leading to entry onto globecolchester.ac.uk/UCC degree and diploma courses.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas are available in: Michael Allport - Access to HE Science and Maths Diploma • Health Professions • Humanities • Humanities and Social Sciences Runner-up in the Outstanding Academic Achievement • Science category of the Keith Fletcher Memorial Prize 2017-18 • Science and Maths • Social Work If anyone has thought of going into higher education to change their career or for self- On our Access course, you will learn key academic betterment but has had doubts, just grab the bull skills to prepare you for university education and learn by the horns and look into Access. The course through a range of activities, including teacher input, structure and teaching were outstanding in starting group work, seminar presentations, research activities my learning off again, and it’s never too late to go and personal study. By the time you receive your Access back into education if you have the passion to Higher Education Diploma, you’ll be well prepared to and motivation. pursue university level study.

Colchester Institute’s Access programmes are accredited by Gateway Qualifications, an authorised validating agency, and are recognised nationally. To find out more visit: globecolchester.ac.uk/access

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Construction Skills Centre, Clacton Campus

Looking to train for employment in the construction trades? The Construction Skills Centre at our Clacton Campus offers short courses in Bricklaying, Wall and Floor Tiling, Kitchen Fitting and Plastering All of the courses in this guide are open to adults to provide you with relevant skills and qualifications. (anyone aged 19 or over), provided the eligibility You also have the opportunity to gain a CSCS card criteria is met. Our courses (known as Study so you can work on a building site. Programmes) are designed to help you get the qualifications you want, to provide you with the If you are unemployed and receive the state benefit opportunity to build a rewarding career or expand JSA, ESA or Universal Credit the course could be your knowledge and skills in your chosen subject. free. You also may be eligible for funding if you are in receipt of a low wage. To find out more: Will I have to pay a fee? Phone-Square 01206 814060 ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected] Maybe not! Fee exemptions are available for some Study globe colchester.ac.uk/clacton Programmes and for some students. Funding depends on a number of things, such as your age, the programme that you want to study, the qualifications that you already have and, in some cases, your benefit entitlements. We have staff who can talk to you about your options and signpost you to further information. Any 19+ adult with earnings of less than £15,376.50 per annum (regardless of hours) could study a co-funded Level 1 or Level 2 course for free. Contact Student Services to find out more: Phone-Square 01206 712078 ENVELOPE-SQUARE [email protected]

Michael Allport - Access to HE Science and Maths Diploma Our Learning Shops offer a range of adult learning If you are aged 19 or over and planning to study a Study opportunities in: Programme at Levels 3 to 6, then you are likely to qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan or Higher Education Loan • English and maths to help you pay for tuition fees. These loans are from • Information Technology (IT) the UK government. They are easy to apply for, your • Employability Skills household income is not taken into account and there All our courses are part-time and delivered online is no credit check. You don’t have to start paying back with facilitated support, which allows for greater until you’ve finished your course and are earning over learning flexibility. They are accredited leading to £21,000 per year. Additional information on Advanced nationally-recognised qualifications. Learner Loans is available online. globe gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan In partnership with the National Careers Service (NCS), we can arrange an Advice and Guidance appointment with an impartial fully-qualified adviser, who can help you Part-time study review, plan and make effective career-related decisions about your future learning, training and / or employment We offer a wide choice of part-time Study Programmes to opportunities. fit around your work and life commitments. In addition, we also offer free English and maths courses. You can see the Our Learning Shops are in Colchester, Clacton, full range of courses online. Dovercourt and Witham. globe colchester.ac.uk/adult globe colchester.ac.uk/learning-shop

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Film Production Childcare and Early Years Business and Management Fashion and Textiles Counselling Computing and IT Art and Design Education and Teaching Construction Management Games Design Health and Social Care Engineering Graphic Design Policing Practice Electrical Engineering Music Sports Coaching Performing Arts TESOL (Teaching English) Photography

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