Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 1 2 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Your college Journey Full-time Programmes A Levels Apprenticeships Apply Now ccsw.ac.uk

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 3 WELCOME

I am delighted that you are We provide outstanding personalised considering Cheshire College - South pastoral support and mentoring to & West as a place to study. meet your specific needs, ensuring you have every opportunity to excel. We are committed to ensuring that You will have access to modern you excel in your chosen programme inspirational world-class facilities. and leave College with results and skills that will better equip you for Our strong links with local and university, an Apprenticeship or national employers and universities employment. Values such as means that you will have access commitment, responsibility, to work placements and industry honesty and respect are the professionals ensuring that you foundations on which our many leave us equipped with the skills to years of sector-leading successes succeed. We are immensely proud of are based. our record of success.

Our Campuses provide a safe, I hope that you will come and join happy and innovative learning us, and I look forward to welcoming experience that will stretch and you soon. If you have any questions, challenge you to achieve your please do not hesitate to contact us. full potential. As the largest provider of post-16 education in Cheshire, we offer a comprehensive curriculum delivered by specialist staff. Your chosen programme of study will always be Jasbir Dhesi delivered at the Campus Principal and Chief Executive you enrol at and there is no travelling between Campuses.

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Welcome 4 Why choose us? 6 Open events 8 FREE transport 10 Your Study Programme 12 Excellent support 15 Futures programme 16 A Levels 18 Apprenticeships 20 Traineeships 23 Access to 24 Applied Science 28 32 Computing & IT 36 Construction & the Built Environment 40 Early Years & Education 44 Electrical, Electronic & Mechanical Engineering 48 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 52 Fashion Communication 54 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy 58 Health & Social Care 62 Hospitality & Catering 66 Learning for Life & Work 70 Media, Games Art & Design 74 Motor Vehicle 78 Performing Arts, Music & Technical Theatre 82 Sport 86 Travel & Tourism 90 Uniformed Public Services 94 Visual Arts 98 Entry requirements 102 Application journey 103 Your College

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 5 WHY CHOOSE CCSW?

2018/19 HIGHLIGHTS

BTEC National A Level Extended 98% Pass rate 96%

120 exceptional Pass rate A* or A grades EXCELLENT RESULTS

6 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Sporting Get involved Academies Enhance your CV Student Course Reps Football Student Ambassadors Basketball Student Governors Netball The Student Senate Boxing Fundraising for Charity Athletics Volunteering Futures Exciting Programme Trips & See page 16 Visits

Outstanding Facilities Strong Links Realistic Work Environments with Local, Fully-equipped Gyms National & Childcare Facilities at the Crewe Campus international Cafés, Restaurants & Employers Costa Coffee Outlets

Excellent Support FREE For more transport information about See page 15 all our facilities and services, visit SEE PAGE 10 ccsw.ac.uk Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 7 ALL Campuses: Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester OPEN 5:30-8pm Monday 7 October 2019 Monday 18 November 2019 EVENTS Monday 27 January 2020

Your Journey Begins! 4:30-6:30pm Monday 9 March 2020 Discover what learner Monday 27 April 2020 life is really like...

Our lively and vibrant open events include hands-on activities and represent the start Family of your journey with us. We hope that you will be able to attend one of the events and that you find it informative and helpful in Fun days supporting your decision-making.

• Find out what course(s) suit you best 11am-3pm • Chat to teachers and learners • See our industry-standard facilities Saturday 16 May 2020 • Learn about our unique ‘Futures Ellesmere Port Campus Programme’ • Find out about the financial support Saturday 6 June 2020 available and FREE* transport offer Chester Campus For more information about our Open Saturday 13 June 2020 Events, visit our website at ccsw.ac.uk Crewe Campus

*Subject to eligibility

8 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 #YourCollegeJourney Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 9 Crewe Campus Many of our learners travel from far and wide to come to the Crewe Campus, and we try to make it as easy as possible to get to College.

We provide 3 different types of service: • Crewe Campus coach service • Public transport buses FREE • Cheshire East County Council Transport Transport Service Please note if you are aged under 19 years and live in an area where a Cheshire College - South & West coach service exists, this is the only service that you will be eligible to use and the other two options will be unavailable to you.

We have College buses serving the Crewe Campus from local towns such as:

Alsager, Betley, Biddulph, Bunbury, Burleydam, Chesterton, Clayton, Congleton, Crewe, Cuddington, Transport Haslington, Holmes Chapel, Knutsford, Madeley, Malpas, to and from the Market Drayton, Middlewich, Mow Cop, Northwich, Sandbach, Tattenhall, Wem, Whitchurch, Campuses is FREE* Wincham and Winsford

for all full-time learners Visit the website for further details aged 16-18 years. of the different services and routes or contact the Crewe Campus Transport Office on 01270 654636.

10 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Facilities are also available for learners who choose to walk or cycle to College. These include secure cycle storage, changing and shower facilities, ‘recycled’ cycles, servicing and free security marking. Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses FREE* transport is offered on existing bus services in the Ellesmere Port and Chester areas through the provision of a bus pass on the service that best serves the area in which you live. You are eligible for a bus pass if you live further than one mile away from the Campus where your course is based.

For more information regarding transport to our Chester and Ellesmere Port Campuses, please call 01244 656469.

Bus passes are available for services operated by Arriva and Stagecoach, which serve many local towns including:

Bebington, Birkenhead, Blacon, The College is constantly reviewing the free transport Bromborough, Broughton, Buckley, offer for full-time learners. Please check the website Caldy Valley, Christleton, Deeside, for the latest information on eligibility criteria. Elton, Flint, Frodsham, Hawarden, Helsby, Hoole, Lache, Liverpool, * Terms and conditions apply. Please visit ccsw.ac.uk Malpas, Neston, Queensferry, and see the transport booklet for terms and Runcorn, Saltney, Saughall, Tarvin, conditions and areas covered. Tattenhall, Tranmere, Upton, Waverton and Wrexham

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 11 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME The qualifications we offer have been designed in partnership with employers, universities and professional or trade organisations, which means that you can develop the skills and gain the qualifications that employers and universities want.

Maths and English YOUR Core development Qualification Work experience and Full-time Programmes employability skills (See page 24) include Tutorial support A Levels Enrichment (See page 18) activities and trips Apprenticeships (See page 20) Wider learning opportunities

THINKING OF GOING TO UNIVERSITY AFTER COLLEGE?

BTEC Level 3 Extended are the equivalent of 3 A Levels and carry UCAS tariff points, so you will be able to apply to university just as A Level learners do.

In some cases, universities may prefer you to have studied a Level 3 BTEC programme, as specialising in one subject may be what they are looking for, rather than a broad spread of A Levels.

Call our Careers Team on 01270 654653 (Crewe Campus) or 01244 656200 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses) for more information on your options.

12 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Your Future Choices and can lead to Employment University Higher-level study Apprenticeships/ Traineeships

Your college Journey

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 13 YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME continued

MATHS AND ENGLISH TUTORIAL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT You will have regular 1:1 tutorials We recognise how important and will meet every week as a good maths and English skills group where you will participate in are for employment and course-related activities. You will progression to higher-level participate in ‘Themed Weeks’ and training. We are committed to complete tutorials that develop your supporting you to improve your awareness and understanding of maths and English skills within the wider world and support future your study programme. progression.

WORK EXPERIENCE and LEAP (Learning, ENRICHMENT and EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS ACTIVITIES Programme)

Gaining industry experience All learners can take part in through a work placement enrichment activities. Whether it’s or employer-led projects is joining the Student Senate or sports an essential ingredient to teams, expressing creative talent developing skills that will for music, drama or art, going on enhance your CV and prepare trips and visits or getting involved in you to succeed in your chosen charity events, there is something for career. Some learners have everyone. impressed their employers so much that they have been Wider Learning Opportunities offered employment following the completion of their course. You will have the opportunity to take part in course-related activities that could involve working on real projects in partnership with employers and Excellent Support organisations the College works with.

14 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 LEARNING RESOURCE CAREERS SERVICE • Learning difficulties and CENTRES physical disabilities Our Team of impartial The LRCs are available to Careers Advisors can help • Visual impairment support your learning and support you before, during research needs whilst at and after your College journey. They can help you SCHOOL College. You can access Partnership equipment and services choose the right course and such as books, magazines, help you plan your future after College. The Schools Team is here to PCs, laptops and printing. support your transition from Staff are also available school to College. to show you how to find WELLBEING thousands of eBooks, online They work with pupils, magazines and journal Our confidential wellbeing parents, schools, Careers articles which you can services offer counselling, Advisors and local access from home. stop-smoking support and community groups across sexual health guidance for Cheshire, Shropshire, Learner HUB College learners. Staffordshire, Flintshire and the Wirral to ensure The Learner Hub provides LEARNER Support you receive support when most of what you will need deciding what to do when as a learner, including: Staff in this area will you finish Year 11. support you to reach PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT your full potential. They They can help you with your TUTORS (PDTs) offer additional support College application, provide to learners with learning course information, tours of As a full-time learner requirements such as: our College Campuses and you will have a Personal arrange taster sessions. Development Tutor who will • Deaf/hearing loss help you during your course For further information, and monitor your progress, • Specific Learning email: [email protected] as well as signpost you to Difficulties (SpLD) such other internal and external as Dyslexia/Dyspraxia services for further support. • Autistic Spectrum FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Conditions (ASC) and Asperger’s Syndrome Advice is available if you ccsw.ac.uk are looking to apply for one • Social, emotional and Use our Career Guide tool of the various sources of mental health needs and find out about the funding during your time at careers open to you following College. your course.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 15 FUTURES PROGRAMME WHAT IS the FUTURES In addition, learners can choose one of the following four subject centre opportunities, programme? in partnership with Corpus Christi College and Pembroke College, Oxford: Futures is a unique selection of pathways • The North West Science Network that will support you to acquire the • Pembroke North Enlightenment knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Programme (Humanities) The three pathways on offer will allow you • The Stewart Sutherland Centre for to follow a tailored programme to help Philosophy and World Religions realise your potential. • The Manchester Centre for Languages and Culture (MCLC) SCHOLARS PROGRAMME HONOURS PROGRAMME Entry requirements: Six GCSEs at Grade 8 or above (including Maths and English). Entry requirements: Six GCSEs at Grade 7 or above (including Maths and English) Applications are invited online and successful applicants will participate in a This is the programme for learners who written task and interview. aspire to secure places at the competitive Russell Group universities. The Russell This programme is for learners who aspire Group represents 24 leading UK universities to study at Oxbridge Universities and that maintain: competitive courses including, medicine, • the very best research dentistry and veterinary sciences. You • an outstanding teaching and learning will be supported by experienced staff to experience acquire the knowledge and skills you need • unrivalled links with business and the when applying to these universities. public sector Additional qualifications include: You will be supported by experienced • Extended Project Qualification staff to acquire the knowledge and skills • Technical Baccalaureate needed to succeed when applying to these prestigious universities.

16 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 UNI READY PROGRAMME The Uni Ready Programme is open to all learners who are interested in discovering university with subject-specific lectures delivered by academics from leading universities. You will boost your skills and confidence to help you make informed decisions about applying for a university course. We have programmes suitable for A Level and full-time learners across a broad range of subjects, working alongside some of the UK’s top university departments. Most universities require candidates to demonstrate wider learning and additional skills acquired through participating in these opportunities.

UNI XTRA The College’s Uni Xtra page is an online platform for you to explore a range of exciting university and industry- related activities. By navigating the individual tabs, you can sign up to opportunities in a range of subject areas with leading universities.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 17 More details about our A Level courses can be found in our separate A Level Guide. A LEVELS Apply online at Crewe Campus ccsw.ac.uk

Why choose A Levels? A Levels are assessed by examinations (and coursework in some cases) at the end of the A Levels are the academic route to two-year course. Learners normally take university or a higher-level Apprenticeship. three subjects in their first year but there They will give you the chance to continue may be an option to do four, particularly if studying your GCSE subjects at a higher you are taking Maths and Further Maths. level or you could choose subjects that you haven’t studied before such as Psychology Subsidiary Diploma or Law. There are over 30 subjects to choose from so you are sure to find subjects BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas are you will love to study over the two years. advanced-level courses. Each Diploma is equivalent to one full A Level and Why choose us? taken over two years. They provide the opportunity for vocationally-related The Crewe Campus is one of the most academic study. After successful popular places to study for A Level learners completion of the first year, you will be in the area. We are committed to academic awarded a BTEC Certificate before going excellence and last year we celebrated on to complete the full Subsidiary Diploma another year of outstanding results with in your second year. Many learners a pass rate of 98%, with 120 exceptional successfully combine BTEC Subsidiary A* or A grades, marking yet another Diplomas with an A Level. This is dependent year of excellent academic and personal on your predicted grades, career direction achievements. The College continues to and progression considerations and will be demonstrate extremely consistent results discussed at your guidance interview. in all subjects, with exceptional A*-B results in English Language, Chemistry, French, Graphic Design, Fine Art and Photography.

18 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 A LEVEL SUBJECTS at ccsw

Art - Fine Art English Language Music Performing Art and Design - Graphic English Literature (BTEC Certificate) Communication French Music Technology Art - Fashion and Textiles Further Maths (BTEC Certificate) Art - Photography Geography Philosophy, Ethics and Biology Geology Religious Studies Business Studies German Physical Education Chemistry History Physics Classical Civilisations Law Politics Computer Science Mathematics Psychology Dance (BTEC Certificate) Mathematical Studies - Core Sociology Drama and Theatre Maths (AQA Level 3 Certificate) Spanish Economics Media Studies

“I will be LEARNER studying Medicine at the University of LIMELIGHT Sheffield and, following this, have been accepted Roisin Burns onto a Master’s Degree.” Subjects: English Literature (A), Chemistry (A), Biology (A) and Extended Project Qualification (A) School: St Thomas More Catholic High School University: University of Sheffield - Medicine

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 19 What is an Apprenticeship? There may be different entry requirements depending on the job role, and you need to An Apprenticeship is employment where understand that entry to some industries you follow a structured training programme, can be highly competitive. You will need to earn a wage and work alongside demonstrate commitment and awareness experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. of the job, your team-working skills and personal initiative. You gain nationally-recognised qualifications, mostly through working on For more information, call our the job and being assessed in the workplace Apprenticeship Team on: or attending College. • 01270 654638 (Crewe Campus) • 01244 656455 (Ellesmere Port and What Types of Chester Campuses) Apprenticeships are or email: [email protected] Available? Apprenticeships are available from Level 2 to Level 6 and have a duration of between 1 and 4 years. All Apprenticeships include English and maths and will provide the knowledge, skills and behaviours to carry out your role in the workplace.

Who Can Do an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are open to you if you are aged 16 years or over, and are looking to start work in a job that will enable you to continue learning.

20 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 How Do I Apply for an Apprenticeship Place? If you are already in employment or are confident of securing employment when you leave school, then all you need to do is ask your employer to contact one of our Apprenticeship Teams. Our Training and Skills Advisors will then meet with you and your employer to set up the Apprenticeship programme for you.

Apprenticeship ‘Talent Pool’ By joining our ‘Talent Pool’ you will be the first to hear about new Apprenticeship vacancies. We will actively market your CV to potential employers before a vacancy goes live. You will also receive one-to-one support to enhance your CV and interview skills.

How Do I Find An Employer? There are two options open to you for finding an Apprenticeship: • Register with the ‘Find an Apprenticeship’ vacancy service at findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - and follow the links to create an account and search for vacancies • Carry out your own search, approaching employers in your chosen sector The College is regularly approached by employers seeking a new Apprentice. Go online for our latest Apprenticeship vacancies at ccsw.ac.uk

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 21 We offer Apprenticeships in:

Business Painting and Decorating Business and Administration Plastering Business Improvement Techniques Plumbing Customer Service Site Supervision IT Software and Web Wood Trades - Bench Joinery Marketing Wood Trades - Site Carpentry and Joinery Project Management Team Leading and Management Engineering Automotive Childcare and Education Design Children and Young People’s Workforce Electrical and Electronic Early Years Educator Fabrication and Welding Supporting Teaching and Learning in Installation and Commissioning Schools Lean Manufacturing Maintenance and Installation Construction Mechanical Bricklaying - Trowel Occupations Processing Improvements Electrical Technical Support Carpentry and Joinery - Wood Occupations Contracting Operations

22 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Traineeships What is a Traineeship? A traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that can unlock your potential and prepare you for your future career by helping you to become ‘work ready’. They have been developed to bridge the gap between your education and starting your career. Designed to help young people aged 16 to 25 years who don’t yet have the appropriate skills or experience, traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, maths, English and work experience needed to secure an Apprenticeship or employment. You Can Start a Traineeship if You: • are currently not in employment • have little or no work experience Hairdressing • are aged between 16-24 years and do Hairdressing not have a full Level 3 qualification or Hair Professional • are aged up to 25 years on an Education, Health and Care Plan or Health and Social Care Learning Difficulty Assessment Adult Care Worker Assistant Practitioner Dental How Long is the Healthcare Support Worker Traineeship? Lead Adult Care Worker A Traineeship lasts for at least eight weeks Pharmacy and is full-time. Part of that time is spent Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the classroom and part out on work placement. Hospitality and Catering Chef de Partie Commis Chef Find Out More Hospitality Supervisor To find out more about Traineeships, call: Hospitality Team Member • 01270 654638 (Crewe Campus) Senior Chef Travel and Tourism • 01244 656455 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 23 ACCESS TO HE The Access to Higher Education Diploma is Why choose an a Level 3 qualification that prepares people without traditional qualifications for study ACCESS to Higher at university. The course is structured to allow learners to develop subject knowledge Education Course? and the academic study skills required to progress to university. Your Personal Are you an adult looking to develop new Development Tutor will provide support skills to boost your prospects and gain entry and guidance throughout the programme to Higher Education or change your career and will encourage you to reflect upon your direction? Gaining an Access to HE Diploma progress, identify your strengths, support will enable you to progress to a range of you with areas for development, and will be Higher Education courses and employment. there to help you stay on-track.

24 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? We offer a wide range of Access to Higher sessions. Learners are provided with Education Diploma pathways which enable high-quality advice and guidance to help smooth progression to Higher Education, them make the right choice of Higher including full Degree programmes, Higher Education programme to achieve their National Certificates/Diplomas and career ambitions. Learners are also given Foundation Degrees across a range of support in writing their application for disciplines. courses at university. Our teachers are highly-qualified with vast Depending upon your pathway, you will experience of supporting adults to progress be encouraged to undertake to the Higher Education programme of vocationally-related work experience which their choice. A number of our programmes will strengthen your UCAS application. This offer flexible, online learning alongside is a requirement of some universities and more traditional classroom and workshop Degree programmes.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 3 Education Professions (including 1 year Ellesmere Port Teaching, Teaching Assistant roles & positions within a variety of children’s & young people’s services) Health & Related Professions 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port (including nursing, paramedic science, physiotherapy, dietetics & midwifery) Applied Science 1 year Ellesmere Port Social Sciences with Law 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Social Science with Humanities 1 year Crewe

See website for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 25 “I decided to enrol on the Access to HE course as I didn’t have suitable qualifications to gain entry on to a Higher Education course. The course has been amazing and the teachers have been the best. I was scared at first but, with all the support I’ve had, I’m now going to the University of Chester to study a BA (Hons) Degree in Chemistry. Eventually I hope to become a high school Chemistry Teacher. ” Harriet Jones LEARNER Course: Access to Higher Education LIMELIGHT - Applied Science pathway

“My background is in Sport STAFF and Medical Science and my highest qualification is a Master’s Degree in SPOTLIGHT Medical Science. I have previously taught at the University of Chester on their Sports Marc Harris Science courses and on the College’s Access to Higher Education - Foundation Degrees. I am currently a Applied Science Teacher on the Access to HE - Health Course Leader pathway and Course Leader for Applied Science.”

26 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER AS AN Trips & ACCESS TO HE Activities: LEARNER

• Visits from university institutions to learn about university life and Degree programmes £28,841 • Guest speakers providing insight into employment in specific sectors such as entry level nursing, teaching and social work • Course-related visits to complement your course Go online to find out more about being an Access to Higher Education learner and how you could be eligible for a refund of your course fees if you subsequently progress on to, and complete, a qualifying Higher £45,045 Education programme. average

£64,565 potential

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 27 APPLIED SCIENCE provide the skills required to directly enter Why choose a a variety of job roles. Our courses will help towards gaining medically-related jobs such career in Applied as within the health care sector, biomedical science, physiotherapy and pharmacology Science? but they can also enable you to progress into more diverse careers in areas such Studying Applied Science prepares learners as astronomy, zoology, engineering and equally for direct entry into employment criminology. or further study at university. It opens up opportunities to enter into Higher Education across a wide variety of disciplines or

28 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? The science department boasts a range context giving learners an awareness of of modern laboratory and teaching employment opportunities. Many Applied rooms that enable practical activities in Science learners leave College with physics, chemistry, pharmacy, biology and excellent grades and progress to physiology. Formal lectures and practical higher-level study at university. sessions are fully supported by workshop sessions and one-to-one teacher time. Our facilities include high-quality resources The department boasts experienced and equipment that allow specialist topics teachers who have a wealth of industrial such as microbiology and forensic science and commercial science expertise allowing to be explored comprehensively. the course content to be delivered in

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 2 Applied Science 1 year Crewe or Chester Level 3 Applied Science - Forensics or Medical 2 years Crewe or Chester

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 29 dy

I’ve really enjoyed my time at the College. The teachers are amazing and always there to help if you need it. During the course, we got to go on great trips which really helps when completing assignments. We visited Keele University to work in their labs but the highlight for me was visiting the Crime Scene House at Staffordshire University. I achieved D*D*D which has meant I gained a place at Liverpool University to study Adult Nursing.

amy Simcock LEARNER Course: Applied Science, Forensics pathway, BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: St NicHolas High School

“Prior to working at the College, I worked as STAFF the Senior Microbiologist for a biopharmaceutical company which SPOTLIGHT specialised in the development of genetically-recombinant antibodies for the treatment of life-threatening infections. At DR Lucy College I teach A Level Biology and BTEC Allen Applied Science. I enjoy training and Lecturer in developing our new budding scientists Science to be curious about our world and to think outside the box in order to address problems in a challenging world.”

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YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN Trips & APPLIED SCIENCE Activities

We have many leading experts from top Russell Group universities coming into College to give guest lectures and presentations to enhance your knowledge £23,000 and understanding. entry level Throughout the course, learners have the opportunity to engage in many exciting trips and visits such as overseas trips to Mount Etna in Sicily, volcanoes and glaciers amy Simcock in Iceland and nuclear reactors in Russia. Course: Applied Science, Forensics There are also visits to crime scene houses, pathway, BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 forensic and science museums, Salt Mines at Ecton Hill, a field trip to Anglesey, School: St NicHolas High School Big Bang Exhibition at the NEC and the £37,000 Operating Theatre Live event. average

£57,000 potential

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 31 BUSINESS

Why choose A career in Business? Do you want to be your own boss? Entrepreneurs are at the forefront of our changing world, leading innovation in business and technology. Whether you want to run your own company, or see yourself leading companies you already admire, a business course at Cheshire College - South & West can be the launchpad for your ambitions.

32 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? You will build your confidence in a business Learners progress into employment in environment and work closely with exciting roles such as Accountant, employers on real-life projects. The courses Entrepreneur, Marketing Executive, Office will also improve your communication skills Manager, Retail Manager or Sales Manager. as you’ll be writing business reports and Many learners also progress to university to making professional presentations. You will study Degrees in related subjects such as be expected to dress professionally each Marketing, Law, Accounting and Business day, setting the high standards at College Management. that you will work to in your career.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 2 Business 1 year Crewe or Chester Level 3 BUSINESS Business 1 year/2 years Crewe or Chester Level 4/5 Business (HNC*) 1 year/2 years Crewe or Chester Level 6 Law LLB Hons (University of Derby) 3 years Crewe

*If you already hold a HNC in Business, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 33 “I wasn’t motivated to work hard at school and this affected my final GCSE grades. Since I started at College, I’ve completed Business courses from Level 1 to 3, and it has all been worth it. I’m now going to Keele University to study a Degree in Social Sciences and International Relations and really looking forward to the future.”

Hugo Demeter LEARNER Course: Business BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Ruskin Community High School

“I have worked in a number of STAFF management roles in manufacturing and have been a small business owner. SPOTLIGHT I recently completed my Master’s Degree in . My role at the Sara Behal College is to teach on a number of business Lecturer in courses and I will be teaching on the HNC Business in Business in the future. My favourite thing about my job is unravelling concepts to enable learners to develop their understanding and increase their knowledge.”

34 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN Trips & BUSINESS Activities:

• Throughout the course you will be working on real-life briefs and projects, working with employers and retailers in the local area £13,670 • You will have opportunities to take part in entry level work experience to put into practice classroom-based theory

• The course is enhanced with several trips and visits which have previously included Manchester, Birmingham, London and the Houses of Parliament, Europe and New York

• You will have the opportunity to take part in regional and national competitions such as £24,765 Young Business Enterprise and the Career average Ready Programme

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 35 COMPUTING & IT

phones than took man to the moon! To be Why choose at the forefront of the exciting changes in our world is to pursue a career in the A career in computing and IT industry. Our courses will give you the knowledge and skills to do Computing & IT? just that, with pathways into Networking, Software Development and more. Welcome to the digital revolution. We live in a fast-changing world, where jobs are becoming more automated, digital assistants help run our homes and we carry more processing power in our mobile

36 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW?

You will develop your personal skills Studying one of our computing courses will and gain the practical and employment give you the skills you need to progress to skills you need to work in different IT university or employment as a Computer environments, including IT systems and Programmer, Games Developer, IT Analyst, software development. You will develop IT Manager, IT Security Architect, IT skills in computing hardware and use Support Technician, Cyber Security Analyst, the latest industry-standard software Software Developer, Web Designer or Web applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Master. Creative Suite, Netbeans, Eclipse Android Development, SQL Express and Microsoft Visual Studio. We also have fully-equipped IT labs, which are great for learning how to build and maintain PCs and create networks.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Information Technology 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 2 Information Technology 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Level 3 Information Technology 1 year/2 years Crewe (National Foundation/Extended Diploma) Information Technology - Computer 1 year/2 years Ellesmere Port Science or Software Development Pathways (90 Credit/Extended Diploma)

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 37 “I spent a year at 6th Form but found that the courses didn’t interest me so decided to switch to the College’s Level 3 course in IT. I achieved D*D*D which has resulted in me gaining a place at Sheffield Hallam University to study a Degree in Cyber Security. I’m really looking forward to going as I’ve made two good friends on the course who will also be studying on the same course at the same university.”

Fox Ikin LEARNER Course: Information technology BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Weaverham High School

“During my 19 years at the College, I have worked as STAFF a Lecturer, Programme Leader, Pastoral Lead, Teacher Practitioner and SPOTLIGHT I am also part of the Be Safe Team. My background is originally in Psychology where I worked within the Justice System Trish with young offenders. Through this I gained Kosuth a passion for helping young people develop to their absolute best. This passion is -Philips what paved the way to me becoming Lecturer in a Lecturer in Computing were Computing I now specialise in teaching and IT Level 1 learners.”

38 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN Trips & COMPUTING & IT Activities:

• Throughout the course, you will be working on real-life IT briefs and projects, working with employers and £18,564 retailers in the local area to develop their IT structures such as websites and entry level databases • In previous years, learners have had the opportunity to take part in several trips and visits such as to the Large Hadron Collider in Cern in Switzerland, Chester Zoo, Codebreakers at Bletchley Park and Chill Factore • You will have opportunities to take part £29,816 in work experience to put into practice average classroom-based theory

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 39 CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

professional occupations. It is a major Why choose A growth industry in the UK that has career in experienced sustained growth since 2014. With our wide range of courses and Construction & the workshops that include bespoke plumbing bays, electrical bays for fitting and live built environment? testing of electrical installations, extensive carpentry and joinery facilities, and Construction is a huge industry in the brickwork, painting and decorating and UK that employs over 2.9 million people plastering areas, we can set you up for the and covers many different trades and career that suits you.

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The College has strong links with regional and Many learners progress into careers in national industry partners such as Kier, construction in technical roles such as Balfour Beatty, Graham, Redrow, AKD Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrical Installer, Floor Electrical and Sanctuary Maintenance. Each Layer, Joiner, Painter and Decorator, Plasterer year, many of our learners progress into or Plumber. Learners who study higher-level Apprenticeships or full-time jobs within the courses can also progress into careers such as industry, and many employers view the Architect, Chartered Surveyor, Civil Engineer, courses we offer as valuable stepping stones Construction Manager, Quantity Surveyor and towards employment. Town Planner. WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS ENTRY LEVEL Construction Multiskills 1 year Crewe LEVEL 1 Choose from: l Bricklaying l Carpentry & Joinery 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port l Construction Multiskills l Electrical l Plumbing

Choose from: l Painting & Decorating l Plastering 1 year Ellesmere Port LEVEL 2 Choose from: l Bricklaying l Carpentry & Joinery - Site & Bench 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port l Electrical l Electrical Installations Buildings & Structures l Plumbing

Choose from: l Plastering l Painting & Decorating 1 year Ellesmere Port Level 3 Choose from: l Electrical Installation - Buildings & Structures 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port l Plumbing l Carpentry & Joinery - Site & Bench Bricklaying 1 year Crewe Civil Engineering, Surveying & Architecture in the Built Environment 2 years Crewe LEVEL 4/5 Construction - Civil Engineering (HNC*) 2 years Crewe in Construction FdSc (University of Derby) 2 years Crewe LEVEL 6 Construction Management BSc (Hons) Top-up Degree 1 year Crewe (University of Derby) *If you already hold a HNC in Construction, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details. See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 41 “I’d tried a few other things in the past such as plumbing and warehousing and storage but it wasn’t what I was really interested in. I came back to the College to do Carpentry and Joinery and really enjoyed it. I’ve worked really hard and completed Levels 1 to 3 in only 2 years. Thanks to support from the College, and the contacts the teachers have, I’m starting a new job as a Carpenter with a locksmith company.”

dion pover LEARNER Course: Carpentry & Joinery - Site & Bench C&G Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: The Whitby High School

“I completed my Master’s Degree in Architectural STAFF Engineering and won an industry award for my dissertation. Following SPOTLIGHT this I worked for a building services team at Cundall, and I’ve worked on Silke novak many amazing and interesting projects, HE Lecturer and including one in Dubai. Teaching at the FE Teacher College has allowed me to continue my passion for construction and to pass on my knowledge and diverse experiences to my learners.”

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As well gaining skills and experience on your course, you will also benefit from: £18,798 • Enrichment opportunities • Construction work placements to gain entry level valuable experience with an employer • Visits to construction employers and construction sites • Work on real projects in the local community such as with Cheshire Wildlife Trust • Take part in sector skills competitions • Study additional qualifications, such as £29,952 plastering or welding to build your skills average

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development of a child is hard work but Why choose extremely rewarding. If you want to gain the practical and personal skills needed to A career in equip you to work in the early years sector, Early Years & then we can help. You will develop your awareness of best Education? practice in working with children in a variety of settings from birth to 5 years and The early years of a child’s life play a critical through to Key Stage 1. part in their development and the person they will become. Playing a role in the early

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Our programmes will enable you to whilst the theoretical aspects of the course develop your skills and understanding of are provided at College. At the Crewe settings which promote the latest in early Campus, we also have our very own years education and child development, Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ on-site facility, which include Forest Schools, Montessori Starting Point Day Nursery. approaches and natural play, etc. Your programme includes the development You could progress into a variety of of practical skills with a theoretical careers in the early years sector including understanding, alongside specialist work Teacher, Classroom Assistant, Nanny, placements to allow you to gain experience Nursery Practitioner, Play Worker or Social in real early years working environments. Worker. You could also progress onto the Foundation Degree in Children and Our teachers are highly experienced Young People’s Services and BA (Hons) in and have excellent links with employers, Education Studies, and apply to university ensuring you get real experience in the to continue your studies at Degree level in workplace to develop your practical skills, Primary Education or Early Years. WHAT CAN I STUDY? DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Caring for Children (CACHE) 1 year Ellesmere Port LEVEL 2 Introduction to Early Years Education 1 year Ellesmere Port & Care (CACHE) Level 3 Childcare & Education - Early Years 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port Educator (CACHE) LEVEL 5 Children & Young People - Teaching Assistant, Early 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port Years or SEND pathways FdA (University of Derby) LEVEL 5/6 Certificate of Education (Level 5)/PGCE (Level 6) 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port Education Studies BA (Hons) - Top-up course 1 year Crewe (University of Derby) See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 45 “I’ve always been interested in working in a caring profession and have previously studied Health and Social Care and Applied Science at the College, but studying Early Years Education has made me realise that this is what I want to do. At the start of the year, I was nervous about doing the course but the teachers have supported me throughout. I’ve loved the course and I’m now much more confident in myself and working with children.” Amber Kennerdell LEARNER Course: Introduction to Early Years Education and Care Certificate - Level 2 LIMELIGHT School: Sir William Stanier School

“I did my Degree in Early Childhood Studies and following STAFF this I did my PGCE in Further Education to enable me to teach the subject and gain SPOTLIGHT Early Years Professional Status. I started my career by working for a childcare agency for Louise two years and then I worked for a private Antrobus- day nursery as the Early Years Teacher and Deputy Manager for 8 years. I have been Tasker working at the College for four years now Early Years and am really enjoying passing on my Teacher knowledge and experience and Assessor to learners.”

46 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN EARLY YEARS & Trips & EDUCATION Activities As well gaining skills and experience on your course, you will also benefit from: • Opportunities to participate in early years £24,000 skills competitions entry level • Visits to employers, including children’s pre-school settings, stay and play centres and Sure Start centres • Visits to venues such as Chester Zoo, National Children’s Museum and residential trips to explore early years settings and child development • Guest speakers who share their experiences and provide insights into £42,000 working in early years settings average • Work placements to gain valuable experience in early years settings

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 47 ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

If you are practical, good at solving Why choose A problems, and enjoy combining this with analytical application, then you could career in start your career in one of the many roles available in the manufacturing, mechanical, ELECTRICAL, electrical or electronic engineering industries. There is a high demand from ELECTRONIC & employers for staff in these areas with vacancies for Designers, Production MECHANICAL Operatives and Maintenance Engineers. ENGINEERING?

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Our teachers are Engineers, they have had engineering, electrical and electronic careers with some of the most prestigious engineering, and gain an understanding of companies and enjoy passing on their electrical applications. knowledge and skills to the next generation. Learners start their careers in roles such Depending on the route taken, you will have as CAD Technician, Engineering Fitter, access to industry-standard equipment Maintenance Welder, Mechanical Engineer, to develop your fabrication skills and gain Quality Control Operator, Test Engineer, a broader understanding of engineering Welder/Fabricator or Electrical Engineer. in real workshop environments, including You could also progress to Higher Education engineering workshops and specially-fitted or an Apprenticeship. There are also classrooms. You will experience a diverse progression routes available to HNC courses range of working environments such as at Level 4 at the College. maintenance engineering, mechanical

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 2 Engineering & Technology 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Engineering Technologies 1 year Ellesmere Port Level 3 Engineering 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4/5 Engineering - Electrical, General or 2 years Ellesmere Port Mechanical (HNC*) Engineering - Electrical, Manufacturing or 1 year Crewe Mechanical (HNC*) *If you already hold a HNC in Engineering, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 49 “I’d been working for Bentley Motors as a contractor and eventually the opportunity came up for a position in the team that I was working with. To support my job role, I completed the HNC and progressed to the HND by converting to an Apprenticeship to enable me to receive funding. I will continue studying by topping-up my HND to an Engineering Degree which will really support me in performing my job role.” Ewen Macrury LEARNER Course: Mechanical Engineering BTEC Higher National Diploma LIMELIGHT School: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & 6th Form College

“Since gaining a 1st Class Honours Master’s Degree STAFF in Mechanical Engineering, I’ve undertaken a number of roles including SPOTLIGHT Automation Engineer, Consultant Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineer for Dan evans companies such as YKK Europe, Formax and Engineering Philips 66 - Humber Refinery. I am keen to Lecturer pursue a more academic route for my career and enjoy my teaching role at the College where I hope to inspire more young people to think about Engineering as a career.”

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• Engineering is a diverse and wide-ranging subject that allows for guest speakers, educational visits and close interaction £22,523 with our key partners entry level • Local and national trends are incorporated into teaching to ensure you are ready for work or further study • Bentley Motors use cutting-edge design and manufacturing techniques, and our close relationship with Master Trainers allows our delivery to be shaped to the highest standards • The Royal Engineers have a squadron, £38,844 based at the Crewe Campus, which links average learning with real-life experiences, both on-campus and during residential trips

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 51 ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

Our ESOL study programmes are designed Why choose for 16-19 year-olds whose first language is not English, and are living or trying to settle English for in the UK. The programme is designed to help you improve your English skills, to get Speakers of Other more out of your life in the UK and help you Languages (ESOL) progress to employment or further study. courses?

52 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? We offer ESOL courses at different levels to On completion of the course, you could go meet your specific needs, starting at on to further training or employment. The Pre-entry Level for those who cannot read, courses are delivered at our Crewe and write or speak any English, through to Ellesmere Port Campuses. Level 2 programmes. Our ESOL study programmes include maths and citizenship qualifications to develop your understanding of British culture. You will cover various aspects of English including: • Listening • Reading • Speaking • Writing

“I came to last year and started on the ESOL course to study English to improve myself. The course is good for me as my English will improve. I hope to stay at the College and go on to the Sport Level 1 course as I am interested in football and I play for the College’s football team. I’m so lucky to be at this College, the teachers are excellent and respectful and I am very grateful.”

Mohammed Jabbar LEARNER Course: ESOL 16-18 Full Time, Entry SPOTLIGHT Level - Level 2

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 53 FASHION COMMUNICATION

fashion industry may be your catwalk to Why choose A success. The fashion industry is an exciting, fast-moving sector that offers plenty of career in FASHION opportunities for creative and ambitious individuals. At Cheshire College - South & COMMUNICATION? West you will develop the skills that will make any potential employer want to snap you up! Do you know your Prada from your Primark? Do you know what’s bang on trend every season? Then a career in the

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You will explore marketing and display Your new-found skills will open the door techniques and find out how to deliver to various professions and roles including outstanding customer service. You will gain Fashion Retail Buyer, Visual Merchandiser/ essential skills in management, buying, Window Dresser, Fashion Stylist, Branding brand development, fashion promotion for Fashion Brands, Graphics in Retail, Shop strategies and research and development. Support Staff and Retail Managers. Most You will also benefit from our strong links learners progress on to higher-level courses with local employers by working on visual or university, and a third of learners go into merchandising projects for the major brands employment in the industry. at McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

WHAT CAN I STUDY? DURATION CAMPUS Level 3 Fashion Communication 1 year/2 years Chester

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 55 “I chose to study Economics, French and Law at 6th Form but soon realised that I’d made the wrong choice and should have followed a creative route. By doing the Level 3 course it meant I was able to progress on to a Degree in Buying and Merchandising at Manchester Metropolitan University, which is something I hadn’t considered. I feel confident to leave College knowing that I’m ready to go to university, which is something I couldn’t have imagined a year ago.” Jess Twigg LEARNER Course: Fashion Retail ABC Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Christleton High School

“After leaving College, I began an Apprenticeship with a STAFF labelling manufacturer where I worked as part of the marketing team, developing SPOTLIGHT marketing strategies and creating promotional material and artwork. Following this I worked on the design and publication of a pharmaceutical Clare business to business magazine. Alongside Cosens teaching, I have also been running my own Lecturer in Art business working with a variety of clients and Design and including an international publishing firm, Retail many local and an award-winning landscape design and management company.”

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Learners get the chance to experience activities that give a broad insight into fashion communications including: £19,539 • Enrichment opportunities entry level • Working on real-life projects with local employers and retailers • Visits to local employers • Related work placements • Residential trips which have previously included London, Europe and New York • Opportunities to take part in the National Citizen Service • Career Ready Programme £32,741 • Competitions such as Shares For Schools average and Young Business Enterprise

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 57 HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY

salons and spas, to cruise ships and the film Why choose A and television industry.

career in You could start your career as a Beauty Therapist, Hairdresser, Barber, Make-up HAIRDRESSING & Artist, Spa Therapist, Hair Salon Manager or progress onto the College’s Level 4 courses BEAUTY THERAPY? or university on higher-level Degree.

A hairdressing or beauty therapy qualification can open up opportunities in many environments from hair and beauty

58 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 and benefit from the highest standards of tuition

Why choose CCSW?

Our facilities will enable you to gain practical knowledge of our teaching staff provide a skills within industry-standard commercial unique opportunity for you to gain industry salons, including barbering and hair salons, insights. The department has three hair located at both the Crewe and Ellesmere Port teachers with Wella Professionals Master Campuses. We have a luxurious spa facility Colour Expert Degrees, an Education containing a steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and Ambassador for Creative Nail Design and flotation tank at the Crewe Campus, along staff who continue to work in industry or with spa treatment rooms and a specialist run their own successful businesses in their nail technology facility at the Ellesmere Port specialist areas. Campus, and our state-of-the-art barbers. The high levels of expert skills and WHAT CAN I STUDY? DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector (Beauty) 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector (Hairdressing) 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Level 2 Barbering 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Beauty Therapy - General Route 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Hair & Media Make-up 1 year Crewe Make-up Artistry 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Nail Technology 1 year Ellesmere Port Women’s Hairdressing 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 3 Barbering (learners must have completed Barbering 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Level 2 to be eligible for this course) Beauty Therapy - Spa route 1 year Crewe Beauty Therapy - Massage route 1 year Ellesmere Port Women’s Hairdressing 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4 Management Practice & Advanced Techniques in the 1 year Ellesmere Port Hair & Beauty Industry (Hair) C&G Diploma

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 59 “I decided to change career from working in retail to nails as I had always been interested in it. The course was just what I wanted as it also included make-up, which was great as it meant I could offer both services to clients. The course also gave me the opportunity to compete in national competitions, and so far I’ve gained first place in five of them. This has really raised my profile and helped to give me a competitive edge as a freelance Nail Technician.” Emily Misson LEARNER Course: Nail Technology C&G Diploma Level 3 School: The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church LIMELIGHT of England High School

“I am a former Beauty Therapy and Nails learner of the STAFF College and since completing these courses I have gained higher-level teaching SPOTLIGHT and leadership qualifications. I am a Master CND Nail Technician, and was awarded the Andrea City & Guilds Medal of Excellence in 2018. I encourage learners to take part in national rimmer competitions and the College has had great Lecturer in success with many first places over the Beauty years in WorldSkills UK National Finals, UK Nail Tech 2019 and Blackpool AHT competitions.”

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As well as gaining skills in the College’s commercial salons and spas, you will also take part in the following to give you further £11,973 experience of the hair and beauty industry: entry level • Learners have visited Center Parcs Beauty Spa, Professional Beauty Show, European spas, ‘MAC’ Make Up, Wella in London and Paris, Salon International at London’s Excel • Competitions such as the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) in Blackpool, Professional Beauty in London, WorldSkills UK, National Hairdressing Federation/National Beauty Federation £14,040 and UK Nail Tech in Birmingham average

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 61 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE expectation that people with disabilities Why choose A lead independent and fulfilling lives, there is an increased demand and employers career in HEALTH & are looking to fill vacancies in a variety of roles. We will help you gain the skills and SOCIAL CARE? experience you need to fill these vacancies.

Health and social care is a rewarding and increasingly valued sector to work in. With an ageing population, a greater understanding of mental health and the

62 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? These qualifications are taught by teachers learning disability and the elderly. As part with vast sector experience who will of your course, you will undertake a work provide you with a broad underpinning placement in a health and social care knowledge and specialist skills across all setting where you’ll develop practical skills aspects of health and social care provision and work alongside health and social care including equality and diversity, nutrition professionals. and dealing with challenging behaviour. Learning takes place within sector-standard You could progress onto higher-level study facilities including a health science lab, at the College or gain employment in the simulated hospital ward and our specialist sector in roles such as Adult Nurse, Care independent living area. Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, Social Worker or Youth Worker. Our courses are designed to prepare you The majority of Level 3 learners secure for a career in caring for others, including places at universities around the country on children, people who have a physical or related Degree programmes.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Health & Social Care 1 year Ellesmere Port Level 2 Health & Social Care 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 3 Health & Social Care 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port Health Science 2 years Crewe LEVEL 6 Person Centred Counselling BSc (Hons) 3 years Crewe Campus (University of Derby)

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 63 “I came to the College on the Health and Social Care course as 6th Form didn’t suit me. I was interested in doing a Speech and Language Therapy Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University and my College course would give me the qualification I needed to apply. I’m predicted to achieve triple D/D* which will mean I will be eligible for a £1,000 bursary from the university. I’m nervous to leave College but really excited about university and can’t wait to start my career.” Amy Roberts LEARNER Course: Health & SOcial Care Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Argoed HiGH School

“After gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Applied Social Science, STAFF I took a full-time role as a Residential Social Worker. From there, I specialised SPOTLIGHT in working with young adolescents with mental health problems. I got involved in Sian delivering training to other professionals where I developed a passion for teaching Court- and undertook a PGCE to qualify me to Williams teach. I have also worked for a university as Lecturer in a Curriculum Manager, and started my own Health and business as a Consultant working for Social Care different awarding bodies as an External Verifier.”

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You will have the opportunity to take part in the following activities to help you develop a greater understanding of the health and £25,740 social care sector: • Work placements to gain valuable entry level practical experience • Visits to health and social care settings • Opportunities to participate in skills competitions, including WorldSkills UK • Residential visits such as Psychology Live conference at Disneyland Paris and Erasmus work experience programmes in Sweden and Germany £34,301 • Guest speakers from the NHS, care homes, employers and organisations who average specialise in health and social care

£52,299 potential

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and catering courses can open up lots of Why choose A opportunities for you. You could gain the skills and qualifications you need to start career in your career in the UK or abroad, or progress Hospitality & to university. Learners have gone on to have successful catering? careers as Chefs, Events Managers, Hotel Managers, Kitchen Managers or Restaurant Whether you want to work in a restaurant Supervisors. kitchen, front-of-house or progress to managing a hotel of your own, hospitality

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You will develop high-level skills and which will help you to build your CV and techniques in our modern commercial increase your employability. kitchens and AA-accredited Academy restaurants, producing both traditional and We have excellent partnerships with major contemporary cuisine. We also develop local employers and celebrity chefs such front-of-house skills through food and as Brian Mellor of Harthill Cookery School, beverage service courses where you can Upstairs at the Grill, Brunning and Price, learn about the finer details of a professional Luke Thomas, Ellis Barrie, Paul Askew, service in our commercially-run, fine dining Fazenda, Damien Wager and Horseradish at restaurants. There are opportunities to Chester Racecourse, who will provide you provide catering and banqueting services with opportunities to develop your skills and at large corporate events, both within the challenge you to work alongside renowned College and for external clients, such as food chefs to prepare you for the world of work. festivals, exhibitions and private parties

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Introduction to Professional Cookery (includes 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Food & Beverage Service) Level 2 Professional Cookery (includes Food & 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Beverage Service) LEVEL 3 Professional Cookery & Patisserie 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 67 “As part of the course, I’ve taken part in the UK WorldSkills competitions and, after winning silver at the UK competition, I will be going to Shanghai to represent the UK at the WorldSkills International global final. I am now working as a Chef at a gastropub in Nantwich but I hope to further my career by working in a Michelin Star restaurant and eventually run my own restaurant. I’ve really enjoyed all my courses. To say we have learned a lot is an understatement!”

Richard Postles LEARNER Course: Professional Cookery (Preparation & Cooking) C&G Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: The County High School, Leftwich

“I am extremely passionate about my 15-year career in teaching. STAFF I try to bring a vibrant and innovative approach to teaching on courses at the SPOTLIGHT College. I am now also an Educational Leading Ambassador in the use of educational Shane technology to teach the latest generation of Guildford trainee chefs as well as colleagues. All this has been recognised nationally with nominations Chef in the Times Educational Supplement for FE Lecturer Lecturer of the Year Award and the winning of a Silver Pearson’s FE Lecturer of the Year Award.”

68 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN HOSPITALITY & Trips & CATERING Activities

As well as gaining skills in our industry-standard kitchens and our commercial fine dining restaurants, you will £14,294 also benefit from: • Work placements within the industry entry level • Industry competitions including Welsh Culinary Arts and competitions with local employers • Employer days to meet potential employers • Visits to European cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona or Paris to learn more about hospitality and catering in other countries £19,734 • Partnership working with celebrity chefs average on Gourmet Evenings and other events

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 69 LEARNING FOR LIFE & WORK

These courses can help you develop skills Why choose for an independent life, whether that is in the home, or learning skills you need LEARNING FOR LIFE to enter the workplace. You will develop personal, social and emotional skills which & WORK? will help promote independence in daily life and in the workplace.

70 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW?

Courses include Skills for Living and Work, work towards Functional Skills in Maths and Hospitality and Catering, and Vocational English. Studies programmes where learners have the chance to sample programmes across We encourage you to be creative and the College. Entry Level facilities include will help you prepare for your next step, the well-resourced training flat, sensory whether this is progressing to Level 1 kitchen and garden at the Crewe Campus courses, an Apprenticeship or Traineeship, a and independent living area and Supported Internship or into employment in tablet-based computers at the Ellesmere areas such as food service, customer service Port Campus. These are all designed to and support roles. For some learners, they help you experience hands-on learning will progress into further independence in during your time at College. You will also their everyday life.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS ENTRY LEVEL 1 Employability & Development 1 year Crewe Living Independently 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port ENTRY LEVEL 2 Employability & Development 1 year Crewe Living Independently 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Skills for Living & Work 1 year Crewe ENTRY LEVEL 3 Employability & Development Skills 1 year Crewe Hospitality & Catering 1 year Crewe Skills for Living & Work 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 1 Employability & Development Skills 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 71 “The courses have helped me to build my confidence and I have learned new skills such as art and cooking. I’ve also played for the College’s football team as a defender. We play in tournaments organised by the Cheshire FA and in the last tournament we won the Cheshire FA Pan-disability College Festival for 2018/19. During the year, I also became a Learner Ambassador which has taught me lots of things and I’ve helped the College during Open Evenings and Admissions events.” Joshua Tunnicliffe LEARNER Course: Skills for Living & Work OCNWM Certificate Entry Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Greenbank School

“I moved into teaching within Special Educational STAFF Needs in 1995 after working in the hospitality and catering industry. I SPOTLIGHT have carried out a variety of roles over the course of my career at College, including delivering on the Post Graduate Certificate in Jacqui Education (PGCE) course for 10 years, being an Gregory Advanced Practitioner and having the role of Learning for Head of Entry Level for 7 years. I am Life and Work currently teaching full-time in our Entry Lecturer Level provision and I am as passionate about teaching in the area as I ever was 25 years ago!”

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You will have the chance to enhance your learning by taking part in: • Volunteering in the local community £12,948 • Work placements entry level • Visits to a variety of local venues related to your study, including theatre visits, dining experiences and weekly shopping trips • Inter-campus competitions to develop entrepreneurial skills • Projects to create and market products £14,508 average

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 73 MEDIA, GAMES ART & DESIGN

Why not study something you love whilst Why choose A gaining valuable skills and qualifications that employers in the industry are looking career in media, for? Studying Media, Games Art and Design offers you the opportunity to pursue a Games ART & number of exciting careers, including games development, digital media, journalism, DESIGN? film and TV production, radio and audio and photography, or even setting up as a multimedia freelancer.

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You will get to use the latest software and to create written pieces, self-designed equipment such as Autodesk 3D Studio magazines, artwork, radio drama, podcasts, Max and Maya. The Games Art and Design websites, photography portfolios and filmed courses also teach and embed the latest documentaries. Unreal Engine to all learners, and utilises this game engine software to concept and Learners progress into exciting roles in create fully-realised game ideas. Media, the industry or onto Degree courses at Photography and Journalism learners university. Former Media and Games will have access to leading-edge facilities learner, Penny-Jane Prior competed at the such as photography studios, TV and radio WorldSkills UK competition and won Gold in studios and the use of Adobe Creative Suite the 3D Game Art Category. WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 2 Creative Digital Media Production 1 year Crewe or Chester LEVEL 3 Creative Media Production - 3D Game Art & 1 year/2 years Crewe or Chester Design Creative Digital Media - Radio & Audio 1 year/2 years Crewe Creative Digital Media Production - TV & Film 1 year/2 years Crewe or Chester Creative Digital Media Production - iMedia 1 year/2 years Chester Creative Digital Media Production - Journalism 1 year/2 years Chester LEVEL 4/5 Creative Media Production - Film (HNC*) 1 year Crewe or Chester Creative Media Production - Game 1 year Chester Development (HNC*) *If you already hold a HNC in Creative Media Production, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 75 “I went to 6th Form to study A Levels but I soon found that it didn’t suit my learning style so I changed direction and started an IT Apprenticeship working on web design. Following this, I came to College and by working on assignment briefs, I discovered I really wanted to be a Designer. I’m planning to stay at College on the Level 4 Higher because I know I will receive excellent tuition and thrive in the College environment.”

Jack Howell LEARNER Course: Creative Media Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Blacon High School

“I have been at the College for 9 years as a Teacher of Media STAFF and Photography. I still work in the industry as a Freelance Photographer, SPOTLIGHT specialising in documentary, portrait, still life and commercial photography. I have, and Craig continue to gain, valuable knowledge and experience by working in the industry and Murray- I enjoy sharing this with my learners. I am Fletcher passionate about my discipline and I Level 3 Course am continuing my own learning by Team Leader studying for a Master’s Degree Media and Film in Photography and Photojournalism.”

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You will have the chance to enhance your learning by taking part in the following: • Enrichment opportunities such as £18,545 work experience placements to build your experience and understanding of entry level working professionally in the industry • Trips to Gamescom in Cologne, Film and TV studios in Los Angeles • Industry competitions such as WorldSkills UK and EuroSkills • Working on live project briefs from external clients and businesses • Visits from industry professionals such as photographers and designers £25,233 • Enrichment opportunities with ‘The Cat’ average FM Radio Station broadcasting from the Crewe Campus

£39,644 potential

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 77 MOTOR VEHICLE

The motor vehicle industries offer many Why choose A employment opportunities for the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and is career in Motor an industry that employs around 800,000 people. With cars becoming more complex vehicle? and sophisticated, there is an increasing need for highly-trained technicians who have the skills to service and repair these vehicles.

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Our impressive motor vehicle workshops You will benefit from our strong links with at the Crewe and Chester Campuses have employers such as Bentley Motors and all the equipment and facilities you would Vauxhall Motors. You’ll gain the necessary expect to find in a commercial garage. Each skills and experience to work in a variety workshop has vehicle ramps, numerous of roles, which could include Motor Vehicle engines on stands and donated vehicles Technician, Motor Vehicle Breakdown from Vauxhall and Toyota. The courses Engineer, Garage Mechanic, Body Repair we offer make it easy for you to progress Technician or Vehicle Tester. into higher education or straight into employment as you will develop the skills Most learners progress into higher-level needed within your chosen career path. study at the College or into employment or As well as learning about the principles Apprenticeships in the industry. of vehicle engineering, you will also learn about tyres, brakes, steering systems and more advanced concepts such as electrical and chassis systems.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance - 1 year Crewe or Chester Transport Maintenance Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - 1 year Crewe or Chester Light Vehicle LEVEL 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 1 year Crewe or Chester

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 79 “I’m really interested in cars and have been since I was a child, so to be able to study a subject that I enjoy is perfect for what I want to do. Being at College has been great for me as you are treated like an adult and the teachers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable in talking to you about the subject. I’m hoping to progress to the Level 2 and 3 courses and then I would like to start working as a car mechanic.”

Bartek Twardowski LEARNER Course: Motor Vehicle Level 1 LIMELIGHT School: Sir William Stanier School

“This is my 13th year in education following a successful STAFF career in the automotive maintenance and repair sector and an extensive military SPOTLIGHT career in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. I have a huge amount of experience John training people of all ages so I understand the knowledge and skills required to enter the Adams automotive industry in a diverse range of job Motor roles. As the sector continues to evolve Vehicle with new technology and alternative Lecturer fuels, I look forward to training our learners in these developments.”

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You will have the chance to enhance your learning by taking part in the following: • Work in real motor vehicle workshops £16,049 on customers’ vehicles entry level • Take part in trips including Oulton Park racing circuit in Cheshire • Undertake work placements with local garages and servicing centres as part of your study programme • Go Karting Grand Prix

£23,478 average

£32,721 potential

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Performing Arts in the UK is a thriving Why choose A industry which offers a vast range of employment opportunities. Many exciting career in careers can stem from a performing arts qualification, whether it’s in the theatre, PERFORMING ARTS, music or entertainment industries, including Community Arts Worker, roles in TV and radio, MUSIC & TECHNICAL Performing Arts Teacher, Playwright and THEATRE? Performing Arts Marketer.

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Our courses are designed to prepare, improve provide links with contacts and agents in the and develop your skills before you progress to performing arts industry for job opportunities. drama, dance or music schools and university. The facilities at the College, which include We have a track record of successful learners recording and sequencing studios and two who progress to prestigious performing fully-equipped theatres with control desks, arts schools or into the industry as actors, dance studios, rehearsal spaces, lighting and performers, singers, musicians, entertainers staging equipment, will give you the perfect or working behind the scenes in technical, platform to practise your skills and perform management and production roles. in front of live audiences. Teachers will support you with your audition technique and WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 2 Music Industry Skills 1 year Crewe Performing Arts 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Level 3 Music 1 year/2 years Crewe Music Technology 1 year/2 years Crewe Performing Arts - Dance 1 year/2 years Crewe Performing Arts - Acting 1 year/2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port Production Arts - Technical Theatre & Live Events 1 year/2 years Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4/5 Performing Arts with pathways in Acting, 1 year Ellesmere Port Technical Arts and General Performing Arts (HNC*) LEVEL 6 Technical Theatre Top-up to BA (Hons) Degree 1 year Ellesmere Port (University of Wolverhampton)

*If you already hold a HNC in Performing Arts, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 83 “I started 6th Form and after the first year of AS Levels I didn’t get the grades I expected. I started the second year, but soon realised I needed to change. The course really suits me and the teachers go out of their way to tailor the course delivery to your individual needs. They also share their contacts with you to help you find work placements. I’m now working as a Freelance Stage Technician and have work booked in for the next six months.”

Abbie Taylor LEARNER Course: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts & Technical Theatre BA LIMELIGHT (Hons) top-up Degree School: Upton-by-Chester High School

“Since completing my Degree in Drama, I’ve worked as a STAFF professional Actor and performed in many stage plays across the country SPOTLIGHT including Bolton Octagon, The Unity Theatre and The Playhouse in Liverpool. I have also appeared in many TV shows and films including Paul Moss Brookside, Hollyoaks and Holby City. I have Team Leader and worked at the College as a Teacher and Head Teacher Performing of Department for the last 16 years and have Arts - Acting directed many shows, including Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol, Equus, The Crucible and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

84 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC Trips & & TECHNICAL THEATRE Activities:

• Enrichment opportunities including broadcasting from ‘The CAT’ FM radio station at the Crewe Campus £19,929 • Work experience with industry clients entry level • Shows performed in front of live audiences to showcase skills • Open access to rehearsal studios at the Crewe Campus for solo and band practice, industry-standard recording facilities, dance studio and performance spaces • We have excellent links with local theatres (including the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool), lighting and audio visual companies (including Robe Lighting) and £31,415 performing arts schools who support average with guest speakers, work placement and performance opportunities

£57,311 potential

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specific profession. With our comprehensive Why choose A range of courses available, whichever route you choose, you’ll be sure to find a course career in SPort? that suits you.

Learners have progressed into roles across If you have a passion and enthusiasm for the industry such as Fitness Instructor, Sports fitness and health, enjoy an active lifestyle Development Officer, Leisure Centre Manager, and competition, then our Sport courses Lifeguard, Sports Coach, Sports Nutritionist, may just be right for you. Opportunities in Sports Psychologist, Sports Scientist or Sports this area are varied and we can help you to Therapist. step into a sports career or training for a

86 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? We offer a variety of programmes, with We have excellent links with a range of specialist coaching and tuition and excellent sporting organisations, including the Cheshire facilities. Our staff are highly experienced and Phoenix professional basketball team, have worked at elite levels of competition. Manchester City FC, Everton FC, School Sports Partnership, Cheshire FA, Stoke City FC and Our programmes offer a mix of theory and Airbus UK Broughton FC. Recent Football practical sessions which include learning Academy and golf learners have progressed about anatomy and physiology, participating on to scholarships at universities in the USA. in a variety of sports to increase your skills and personal effectiveness and exercise and We have very successful Academies in fitness, which will prepare you well for work in Basketball at the Crewe Campus and Netball, the industry. Boxing, Athletics and Football at the Academy of Sport, Fitness and Health at the Ellesmere We provide everything you need from a sports Port Campus. Becoming a member of an arena with basketball, volleyball, badminton academy will give you the chance to come and korfball courts, ATP-approved tennis to College to study any of our qualifications courts, well-equipped gyms and fitness whilst participating in training and playing studios, as well as an outdoor multi-use in competitive matches in local leagues and games area and a climbing wall at the Crewe competitions. Campus. WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS LEVEL 1 Sports & Active Leisure 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port Level 2 Sport 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 3 Sport & Exercise Sciences 2 years Crewe Sport - Development & Fitness 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4/5 Fitness & Health FdSc (University of Chester) 2 years Ellesmere Port Sports Coaching FdSc (University of Chester) 2 years Ellesmere Port

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 87 “Initially I studied business because it was a subject I enjoyed and was good at it. As I was doing well at basketball and had been playing in competitive matches, I decided to take it further and enrolled on the Sport Level 3 course and combined it with the Basketball Academy. I’ve recently been offered over 30 scholarships with colleges and universities and I’ve decided to go to Broward College in the USA, which will help me to become a Pro Basketball Player in the future.” Wesley Annan LEARNER Course: Sport (Development & Fitness) BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Sandbach School

“I have been at the College STAFF for 7 years as a Lecturer in Sport and Head Basketball Coach. I still work in the industry delivering gym instructing SPOTLIGHT and training qualifications for the College, as I was an Instructor and Trainer for 3 years prior Jon to becoming a Teacher. My secondary role at Keresztury the College is to run a basketball programme in Teacher of the Academy Basketball League for colleges. I Sport am passionate about giving my learners the best and most realistic experience of the sports industry as possible.”

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Learners get the chance to experience activities that give a broad insight into organisations in the industry and careers in sport, including: £16,029 • Opportunities to develop additional skills entry level and qualifications in specialist coaching and fitness instruction • Work placements in a variety of settings, including schools and supporting local and national sporting events • Residential trips to look at arenas across elite sporting venues and coaching facilities, which have included visits to New York City and Barcelona £24,551 average

£42,764 potential

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want to help people to make the most of their Why choose A travels? Then our suite of travel and tourism programmes may lead you to an exciting career in TRAVEL career path where you could travel the world & TOURISM? and meet new people. Our courses prepare you for jobs in a variety of settings, which include the airline industry, Do you like to experience different cultures, travel and tourism organisations in the UK and enjoy planning holidays and events, have a abroad, hotels, cruise ships and tourist boards. passion for high-quality customer service and

90 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? Our staff are highly-qualified and have companies as Tour Guides, Travel Consultants extensive experience of the travel and tourism and Resort Representatives. industry, nationally and internationally, with links to prominent employers. We have Each year, we invite major travel organisations excellent facilities and resources with realistic into the College during their main recruitment aircraft cabins at our Crewe and Ellesmere periods to talk to learners about the variety Port Campuses, where you can practise your of careers they have available. Our team cabin crew skills and evacuation procedure provides high-quality support for learners briefings. throughout the application process for these posts. Our learners gain positions as The skills you develop on our courses prepare Overseas Destination Representatives and as you for a wide range of jobs throughout the Cabin Crew with major airlines such as Etihad travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Airways, Thomson Holidays, Thomas Cook, Many learners start their careers with airlines Disney Cruises and British Airways. in roles such as Air Cabin Crew and with travel TRAVEL & WHAT CAN I STUDY? DURATION CAMPUS Level 2 Airline Cabin Crew (age 17 years and over) 1 year Ellesmere Port TOURISM Travel & Tourism 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 3 Travel & Tourism 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4/5 International Travel & Tourism Management 1 year Ellesmere Port (HNC*)

*If you already hold a HNC in International Travel & Tourism Management, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 91 “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was really surprised how different College is to high school. It has given me more freedom and I’ve been able to study a subject that I enjoy. I’ve just completed the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management and I have gained a place at the University of Chester to study a top-up Degree. I’ve had some great opportunities at College and, once I finish my Degree, I hope to work in management in the aviation industry.” Olivia Schutzmann LEARNER Course: International Travel & Tourism Management BTEC Higher National Diploma Level 5 LIMELIGHT School: The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School

“I started in the industry on a training scheme at age 16 STAFF years and worked my way up into management. I’ve had 23 years’ travel experience working for travel retailers such SPOTLIGHT as Thomas Cook, First Choice, Global Travel and Sykes Cottages. I have travelled to many Kerry destinations as part of my job, which is one of Farrell the fantastic perks of working in travel. I gave Travel and up my job in travel to train as a teacher because Tourism I felt that I had done everything I wanted to Lecturer achieve in my travel career and wanted share my knowledge with young people entering the industry.”

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• Visiting speakers from the industry who provide up-to-date information and guidance on working in the industry £14,079 • Educational residential visits to experience the travel and tourism industry, for entry level example to London, the Lake District and further afield including Dubai, New York, cruise destinations and a range of European and international resorts • Visits to Manchester Airport and airline training centres • Day trips to hotels and attractions • Opportunities to achieve additional qualifications such as the Cabin Crew £17,687 Certificate and First Aid qualifications average • Work experience that is related to your career goals

£30,030 potential

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 93 UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES

tight-knit team? Do you take pride in public Why choose A service and want to play your part in solving problems which help communities and career in individuals to be safe? If so, a rewarding career in the Uniformed Public Services may UNIFORMED PUBLIC be the role for you. SERVICES? A strong emphasis is placed on working effectively in a team, taking part in outdoor activities, learning about good discipline and Are you driven to help others, especially in getting experience by taking part in training times of crisis? Do you like to be active and with uniformed public service organisations. enjoy following clear rules as part of a

94 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? You will develop the skills and level of armed and emergency services, including a physical fitness you need to enter uniformed former Section Commander in the military, public service organisations. We will prepare an Inspector in the Police Force and outdoor you to work effectively in a team, take activity experts. part in outdoor activities, become highly disciplined and be better prepared to deal Our learners have gone on to secure roles with challenging and unpredictable situations. within the armed forces, police service, fire Our uniformed public services courses are and rescue, prison and probation services and an excellent route into many rewarding NHS ambulance service. Many of our learners and fulfilling careers. You will be guided by also progress to Higher Education at the teachers who have worked in a variety of College or university.

WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS Level 2 (Uniformed) Public Services 1 year Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 3 (Uniformed) Public Services 2 years Crewe or Ellesmere Port LEVEL 4/5 Public Services (HNC*) 1 year Ellesmere Port

*If you already hold a HNC in Public Services, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 95 “In the first year, I didn’t attend or participate in classes very well. I changed my attitude and I increased my grade from a Pass to a Merit, which enabled me to progress to the HND. I have since topped-up my HND to a BSc (Hons) Degree in Police and Law Investigation and am now studying an MSc in Human Resource Management. Being at College has made me more ambitious and confident in my own abilities, and it gave me a focus and direction that I didn’t have before.”

Kelsey Wright LEARNER Course: (Uniformed) Public Services Extended Diploma Level 3, Public Services Higher LIMELIGHT National Diploma Level 5 School: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School

“I have been with the College for 5 years as a teacher STAFF in Uniformed Public Services. I have extensive knowledge and experience working in the armed forces and have served SPOTLIGHT in domestic emergency situations and in conflicts overseas. My aim is to ensure my Dan learners are prepared as they possibly can be to BathGate gain employment in their chosen service. In the department we have good working relationships Public Services with emergency services, armed forces and Lecturer other public services that ensure our learners have a solid understanding of the career they are going into.”

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• Kayaking, canoeing and caving activities • Visits to military bases, police headquarters, fire stations, HM Revenue and Customs and £25,370 National Citizen Service projects entry level • Residentials at Army bases to take part in training and team building • Trips to Krakow, Berlin and New York which broaden your experience and teach you about war and major incidents and the effect these have on communities and nations • Guest speakers from local government, prison services, all emergency and military services £34,301 • Work placements at Cheshire Police Dog average Handling Unit, Army and Cheshire Fire and Rescue, amongst others

£42,861 potential

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employment. You could start your career as Why choose A an Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Fashion career in Visual or Product Designer or Photographer. Over 70% of learners on Level 3 Art and ARTS? Design courses progressed into Higher Education, and the remaining learners went into self-employment, employment or The creative industries are worth billions of Apprenticeships. All learners who applied to pounds every year and by choosing one of university were offered a place. these courses you could take a step towards

98 - Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 Why choose CCSW? Studying in our Art and Design Schools will technology, including photography studios give you the opportunity to explore your and darkrooms, TV and radio studios, creative ideas and develop advanced skills in 3D workshop and print studio alongside a broad range of artistic practices, including traditional studio spaces and facilities. Our Art fine art, graphic design, photography, product and Design Schools boast state-of-the-art design, illustration, ceramics, fashion and equipment such as Xerox visualiser, Mimaki textile design, jewellery design, sculpture and banner printer, 3D printer, laser cutter and printmaking. vacuum former, industrial-specification sewing machines and embroidery machines, Art and Design learners benefit from potters’ wheels, ceramic kilns and glass kilns. outstanding facilities and the latest WHAT CAN I STUDY?

DURATION CAMPUS Level 1 Introductory Diploma to Vocational Studies 1 year Crewe - Arts & Media Level 2 VISUAL Art & Design 1 year Crewe or Chester LEVEL 3 Art & Design - General 1/2 years Crewe or Chester ARTS Art & Design - Graphic Design 1/2 years Crewe Art & Design - Photography 1/2 years Crewe or Chester LEVEL 4/5 Art & Design with pathways in Photography 1 year Crewe or Chester or Graphic Design (HNC*) Art & Design (HNC*) 1 year Crewe or Chester

*If you already hold a HNC in Art & Design, you could progress on to our 1-year top-up Higher National Diploma programme. Please call 01270 654654 or 01244 656555 for further details.

See page 102 for Entry Requirements.

Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 99 “I am visually impaired and was concerned about studying on the course. I needn’t have worried as the teachers have been brilliant and supported me with my extra needs. The course has helped with my confidence and I have made lots of new friends. I’m really pleased I did the course as it’s helped me to figure out what I want to do as a career. I am predicted to achieve triple D* grades and have an offer to study BA (Hons) Degree in Fine Art at Liverpool Hope University.” Emily Burton LEARNER Course: Art & Design - Graphics BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 LIMELIGHT School: Chester Catholic High School

“My background is in traditional design and this has STAFF given me opportunities to design and present across multiple platforms SPOTLIGHT from animation, advertising, art direction, design for print, exhibition display, motion Mike Smith graphics, photography and printmaking. Lecturer in My aim is to use the expert practical skills Visual Arts and academic experiences I have acquired to prepare learners for industry competitions, such as WorldSkills UK, university and careers in the visual arts industry.”

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• Enrichment opportunities such as work experience with our clients in the industry and the wider community £21,411 • UK and European residentials to Barcelona and Boggle Hole in Robin Hood’s Bay entry level • Trips to art exhibitions and TV studios • Live briefs from local schools, charities, design agencies, businesses and organisations • Learners delivered workshops for schools as part of ‘Arts Week’ • Visits from industry professionals such as photographers and designers £29,894 average

£47,873 potential

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Full-time Course Guide 2020/21 - 101 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Please see below for typical entry requirements. There will also be individual subject requirements which will be explained at your guidance interview. Your full range of results are also taken into consideration (for A Levels this will be your GCSE average point score). All learners will be considered on their individual merit to ensure that they are allocated the appropriate Study Programme.

ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 3 Individual Study Programmes will be Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, discussed at interview to meet individual including a combination of Grade 3/4 needs. or higher in Maths and English. Level 3 learners who do not achieve a Grade 4 or higher in English and/or Maths will continue to study this subject as part of LEVEL 1 their Study Programme. Individual Study Programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs. A LEVELS A minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 5 (B) and two at Grade 4 (C), including LEVEL 2 Maths and English, plus individual subject Four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above including requirements. Your GCSE average point a combination of Grade 2/3 or higher in score will also be taken into account. Maths and English. Level 2 learners who do not achieve a Grade 4 or higher in English and/or Maths will study a GCSE in the subject(s) as part of their Study Programme. Your college Journey

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1. APPLICATION 4. UPDATES Apply online (paper copies are available We will keep in touch with you for those without access to the internet). regarding forthcoming events and reminders for when you If you need any help with your application, start College. call our Admissions Teams

2. Guidance INTERVIEW 5. ENROLMENT After we confirm receipt of your You will receive your invitation application, we’ll send you a letter inviting at the beginning of August to you to a guidance interview. This is enrol later that month when you nothing to worry about. It’s a chance for will confirm your results and you to meet the teachers and ask any enrol on your chosen course. questions, and to make sure that you have applied for the right course to meet your goals. You may be required to bring a portfolio of work to your interview. GOT A QUESTION? 3. OFFER CREWE CAMPUS Following your interview, you will 01270 654654 receive your offer. It will include any [email protected] agreed conditions e.g. GCSE grades. ELLESMERE PORT/CHESTER CAMPUSES 01244 656555 [email protected]

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