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2 012 /13 Croydon College Full-time ProspectusYour essential guide to full-time courses T: 020 8760 5914 W: croydon.ac.uk Croydon College Open Events Come and visit us: Wednesday 19 October 2011 4.00pm – 7.00pm Saturday 26 November 2011 11.00am – 2.00pm Wednesday 8 February 2012 4.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 21 March 2012 4.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 2 May 2012 4.00pm – 7.00pm Wednesday 27 June 2012 4.00pm – 7.00pm Plan your next step by visiting us and: • Find out about the courses • Meet the tutors • Speak to students about life at the College • Take a look around the College and its facilities • View demonstrations • Get a copy of the latest prospectus T: 020 8760 5914 W: croydon.ac.uk www.facebook.com/ croydoncollegeofficial .com/croydoncollege Contents Introduction General Information 2 Welcome 90 Support 4 Why Croydon College? 92 Fees and grants 6 21st century education 93 Our commitment to you 8 Making you employable 94 Course index 9 Progression to Higher Education 96 How to find us 10 Celebrating success Application form 12 Get involved 97 Useful information 14 Which course? 15 Which level? 16 Apply now Courses 18 Apprenticeships 20 AS/A Levels 26 Business 30 Construction 34 Engineering 38 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 40 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 46 Health, Social Care and Childhood, Community Studies 50 Hospitality and Catering 54 Information Technology 58 Motor Vehicle 62 Public Services 66 Science 70 Skills for Life 76 Travel and Tourism 80 Visual and Performing Arts and Media Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 1 2 Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk Welcome to Croydon College Your next step is one of the most At Croydon College we are passionate about exciting and important times of your teaching and learning and its ability to transform life, whether you are leaving school, lives. Working closely with the community looking to improve your career is our business and so is providing learning prospects or changing direction. opportunities for all. We provide learning for every stage, up to university level. This is With so many options available it can also be a excellent news for you because we can offer challenging time: Croydon College is here to help progression routes from the first step of the you achieve your ambitions. learning process to a degree or employment. Croydon College is an excellent choice for Croydon College is committed to giving you you. We are graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with the right skills to get you to your next step, be many of our areas rated as ‘Outstanding’. it further study, university or a job. In today’s This year our success continued with another tough economic climate, we’ll help you to stand excellent set of results in both our academic and out from the crowd and we’ll work with you to vocational courses. develop the employability skills you will need in The £35 million investment in our building and your chosen career. To put it simply, Croydon facilities was recently completed. We now College will give you the edge you need to have an amazing landmark extension, a state- compete and succeed in today’s world of work. of-the-art Learning Resource Centre, a new If you need any further information just get in performance hall, industry standard recording touch, or come to one of our Open Events. studios and increased social and learning space. I look forward to seeing you soon. Frances Wadsworth - Principal and Chief Executive Mission Statement Inspiring our community through high quality education and training. Our Values Learner Focus Integrity Responsibility Respect Collaboration Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 3 Why Croydon College? We will give you every skill you’ll need Not only those skills that you’ll need to get your qualifications but also those you’ll need for the world of work. You’ll get personalised support From meetings with your personal tutor to support with financial issues, we’re here for you, every step of your journey. We’ve got amazing facilities No matter what course you choose, we’ve got everything you’ll need, whether it’s a restaurant, a recording studio or even a radiator to plumb in! We’ve got a great range of courses There’s something for everyone at Croydon College, so you can progress easily and achieve your very best. Excellent progression to university Many of our A Level and Level 3 students go on to university every year, with some getting places at the best universities in the country. 4 Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk Every opportunity to get involved Our Learner Involvement team will make sure you’re involved in College life to the full, whether it’s as a course rep or as part of our citizen work. Our lecturers are industry experts, as well as being excellent teachers They know what you really need to do to get your dream job, and will guide you every step of the way. Great links with employers Whether it’s for a work placement, or a talk on how to get into a particular field of work, we’ve got the industry contacts. Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 5 21st century education • New industry standard • Over 2,000 PCs and Macs recording studios • Free Wi-Fi • A new performance hall • A dedicated Virtual • A stunning new library Learning Environment – • Specially designed social giving you access to your and study spaces course materials • Lecture theatres from anywhere in • Over 50,000 resources in the world the library 6 Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 7 Making you employable Whatever your ambition, you can be sure you’ll qualifications and the skills they consider when get the skills you need to succeed. recruiting. Last year a number of major employers Supporting your journey towards employment and business enterprise organisations attended – whether it’s directly following your course or this event including the following: through further study – isn’t just about helping • Nestlé you gain a qualification. • Croydon University Hospital Throughout your time with us, we will ensure you • The Army gain the right skills to help get that dream job. • The Royal Navy To achieve this, employability skills have been • LA Fitness built into every course to help you develop both • AXA Assistance personally and professionally. • Croydon Business Venture • ILEX LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS • Metro Bus The Careers and Employability team works • Jobcentre Plus closely with employers to gain current • London Fire Brigade information about the labour market, job Many employers also choose to promote their job opportunities, graduate schemes and internships vacancies at the College outside of the annual for students. careers fair. Students can access the latest full- A Career Options Fair is held at the College time and part-time job/internship opportunities annually. It is attended by a range of employers, via the Student Intranet, the Job Vacancy board from various sectors, keen to talk to students or by visiting the Information Centre. about the recruitment and selection process, 8 Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk Progression to Higher Education UNIVERSITY COURSES IN CROYDON The combination of high quality, innovative Croydon College is one of the largest providers of courses and excellent staff-to-student ratio Higher Education between London and Brighton. makes Croydon Higher Education College an outstanding choice for university level education. We offer university degrees in partnership with You can study all of our courses part-time, the University of Sussex. combining learning with earning. With the recent rise in tuition fees, studying locally For more information on the range of higher at a Higher Education college is an ideal solution. education courses we offer please visit We offer annual bursaries on full-time courses and www.croydon.ac.uk our fees are among the lowest in the region. Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 9 Celebrating success Here at Croydon FE AWARDS CEREMONY College we take Croydon College celebrates the achievements pride in the of all students. Each year we hold an awards achievement of ceremony to recognise achievements of our students. students nominated by the teaching staff. The awards are sponsored by a range of local and national organisations. Previous sponsors have included Croydon Guardian, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Mondial, Wates and Edexcel. 10 Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk GRADUATION Many of our students progress to Croydon Higher Education College to gain a university level qualification. Each autumn over 350 students graduate, with over 1,000 guests attending the ceremony at Fairfield Halls in the centre of Croydon. Contact us on 020 8760 5914 or visit www.croydon.ac.uk 11 Community involvement Citizenship aims to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to Get participate effectively in society and can make a difference in your community locally, nationally and globally. Citizenship education at Croydon involved College is active, learner-led and community focused. You will have the chance to manage and get involved in a number of projects that will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of topical, often controversial, social, political, environmental and economic issues in order to participate in decision making and democratic processes.