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2 Contents

Performing Arts 100 Introduction Plumbing 104 The right mix 4 Professional Cookery 108 Your path to success 5 Public Services 112 GAP 6 Science 116 GEM 8 Sport 120 Hemel Hempstead campus 10 Travel 128 College life 14 Why choose college? 16 Open days 18 Apprenticeships 134

Courses Additional Information Enrichment 144 Art, Design & Photography 24 Learning resource centres 146 Building Services 32 Higher education 148 Business 38 Part-time studies 150 Computing 44 Helping you achieve 152 Early Years & Education 50 How to find us 154 Electrical Installation 56 Right time, right place 156 Engineering 60 Introduce yourself 158 Foundation Studies 64 Application form 162 Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy 68 Health & Social Care 76 Hospitality 82 Media 86 Motor Vehicle Maintenance 92 Music 96

2 3 Introduction

The right mix Your path to success

Not everyone will take Where to start Tick off the three key the same route to achieve For many of our courses the level you their goals, but the key study will be determined by the grades ingredients for success. you achieve before starting college. ingredients for success remain However, some of our more practical consistent. You’re lucky courses require all students to start at to be studying in a region Level 1 to build up their technical skills. 1. Qualifications where young people with the right skills and experience Earn while you learn are in high demand. Apprenticeships are now available in a 2. Work experience broader range of industries than ever before – so you’ll find apprenticeship Find the right qualification options listed throughout this guide. 3. English and maths and you’ll have your They require suitable employment pick of employers, before you start, but are a great universities and careers. way to take your studies to the next level and further your career. Turn to page 134 to find out more.

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GAP

Work experience, that works for you.

We’ve teamed up with local employers to bring you GAP, a fresh approach to work experience aimed at getting you the skills, confidence and contacts required to land that great first job.

GAP is designed to target the skills you need and benefit your employer too. You can expect to be deeply involved in projects, tasks, events and more. There will also be the opportunity to take part in masterclasses and sessions led by successful local business people as well as the chance to develop your transferable skills.

Make GAP your next step and your CV will stand out from the crowd.

Meet the team Drop into our open events to speak to one of our GAP team Find out more

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GEM

Add good English and maths skills to your CV and you’ll have a future full of promise whatever your plans. The best employers will want to give you a job and a place at university will be yours for the taking.

That’s why we’re determined to change the way we’re all using English and maths.

We call it GEM GEM is unique to West Herts College and we hope it can be a fresh approach for you too. We have dedicated GEM rooms and our team of tutors specialise in bringing English and maths to life.

Young people are required to continue developing their English and maths skills. You’ll have your own personal GEM programme and the chance to improve your grades. It’s a fresh start, one we’re always very excited about.

Any questions? Want to find out more about continuing your English and maths studies?

Call us on 01923 812345 and we’ll be happy to help.

9 Introduction

Hemel Hempstead campus

Our new Hemel Hempstead campus is open and ready for you to enjoy. The new town centre campus is the ideal place for you to learn, relax and achieve.

We’ve got a full suite of courses designed with the modern, regional economy in mind. Focus your studies on a subject you love and benefit from the latest facilities, study spaces and equipment.

Choose from • Business • Computer Science • Travel and Tourism • Education and Early Years • Healthcare Science • Software and Games Development • Building and Maintenance Operations • Forensic Science • Construction Skills • Applied Science • Creative Digital Media • Carpentry • Health and Social Care

10 Hemel Hempstead Campus

• 18 subjects across multiple levels

• Specialist facilities

• Science lab

• Hi-spec computer rooms

• Construction workshops

• Learning Resource Centre

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College Life

Learn Build the skills you need on a course that will get you thinking about your future.

Relax Make the most of your downtime, meet new friends and find your favourite spot to catch up.

Share Our campuses are bursting with great kit and equipment. It’s ideal for collaboration, so make the most of it and get hands on.

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HEMEL HEMPSTEAD KINGS LangLEY WATFORD

14 15 Introduction Why choose 9/10 college? parents would recommend the College to a friend We are always happy to tell you more about our expert tutors and outstanding facilities, but we thought we’d let the numbers speak for themselves. 94% 99% of students agree they of students say their receive the support needed lessons are taught well to help them progress

9/10 % students are happy 94 with the support they of parents are happy with the overall receive at college WHC experience

16 17 Additional Information

Open Days Open Days Dates for the diary

Hemel Hempstead 4 November 2017 Advice and guidance 24 February 2018 Come on in, we’d love We pride ourselves on our impartial 16 June 2018 to show you around. advice, helping you find the best route to get you where you want to go. Kings Langley

4 November 2017 24 February 2018 20 June 2018 Find your passion Focus on a subject you enjoy and Watford succeed doing something you love. 11 November 2017 3 March 2018 Get the answers Support network 16 June 2018 Whatever your query about College, We have dedicated teams of we’ll have the right person on hand professionals on hand supporting you to to provide you with the answer. achieve. Find out more about additional learning support, help with costs and the work of our student support team. Get involved We have a full programme of clubs and activities for you to enjoy, with new things being added all the time.

Meet the tutors Our teaching staff is made up of experts and industry professionals, Every day is an open day ready to share their knowledge with Our website and social media channels you on your route to success. are the best way to get an insight in to College life on a day-to-day basis. Speak to our students You can ask us questions online too! Our students are always on hand to help at our open days – stop for a chat and get their take on College life.

Take a tour All of our campuses have specialist facilities - drop in and explore.

18 19 20 21 Our Courses

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E1 = Entry Level

1 = Level 1 2 = Level 2 3 = Level 3 A = Apprenticeship CAMPUS

W = Watford campus

K = Kings Langley campus

H = Hemel Hempstead campus

Course Intros Once you apply you’ll need to attend a course introduction meeting, find out more about these on page 158

22 23 Diploma in Art, Diploma in Art, Extended Diploma in Design and Media Design and Media Art and Design Art, 1 W 2 W 3 W Code: 8908Q Code: 85001 Code: 8508 Design & Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Photography This introduction to art, design and Stretch your current skills, build solid It’s time to turn your sketchbook media is an opportunity to explore your artistic foundations and begin to into a professional portfolio. Expert creativity and raw artistic talent. You’ll identify specific talents and aspirations. tutors will guide you through a full explore different tools and techniques, Prepare for your career – learn to be spectrum of creative disciplines to and find your preferred career path. creative while working within a brief. help you find your artistic niche.

What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? A passion to develop your creative 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or completion 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English side and examples of previous work. of the Level 1 programme or maths, or completion of the Level 2 programme and a portfolio of work.

and a portfolio of work. A rt What will I study? You’ll work on developing What will I study?

What will I study? , D esign & P hotography your skills, including: The focus is on responding to In the first year you will experiment with • Drawing and painting project briefs across varying a range of materials and techniques, specialisms, including: before choosing from a range of • Ceramics • Graphic design specialisms in year two, including: • Printmaking • 3D design • 3D design • Graphic design • Textiles • Ceramics • 3D design • Visual arts • Textiles and printmaking • Textiles • Fashion • Graphic design and illustration What can I do next? • Photography • Photography and digital arts You can progress to the Level 2 in Art • Fine art , D esign & P hotography • Digital arts and Design or Media. Alternatively you might want to seek employment What can I do next? A rt What can I do next? in the art or design sector. You’ll be ready to progress on to A variety of creative careers await Level 3 – continue with Art and in areas such as fashion, textiles, Design or specialise in your preferred design and model-making through discipline, such as Graphic Design, to illustration, graphics, packaging or Photography, Fashion or 3D Design. computer-based design. Further your study at higher education level in a number of art and design specialisms, or continue your development at college with a Foundation diploma.

All of our Level 3 Art and Design diplomas are accredited by UAL.

To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk The key to all codes can be found on page 23 or call us on 01923 812345

24 25 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Extended Diploma in Art and Design: 3D Design Graphic Design

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Code: 0006 Code: 0005 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years 3D design is all about creativity for Explore traditional and digital design the real world. Create life-enhancing in our studios equipped with the solutions to everyday problems, latest Adobe software. You’ll produce using drawing, and model making a sophisticated portfolio of work to to communicate your ideas. prepare you for higher education or launching a career in design. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I need? or maths, or completion of the Level 2 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English programme, and a portfolio of work. or maths, or completion of the Level 2 programme, and a portfolio of work. What will I study? Working in specialist workshops, What will I study? your key subject areas will include: You’ll study a range of specialist • Product design subjects, including: • Set and prop design • Publicity and publishing • Interior and architectural design • Branding and identity • Furniture and model-making • Packaging • Business and marketing • Typography • Computer imaging What can I do next? • Illustration/image making Further study options include , D esign & P hotography Foundation diploma, 3D specialisms at What can I do next? HND, Foundation degree or Honours Your options for further study include A rt levels, leading to junior positions a Foundation diploma or Foundation in product, furniture or interior degree in Graphic Design here at design, model making, architecture, college, or an Honours degree at theatre and jewellery design. university. Career opportunities span graphic design, advertising, typography, animation and more.

The key to all codes can be found on page 23 To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk or call us on 01923 812345

26 27 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Fashion Fine Art

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Code: 4604 Code: 8799 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Turn your style in to lookbooks, Develop your creative interests across garments, media and collections. a diverse range of media and materials Take your artistic flair to new levels including oil paints, printmaking, and choose fashion, one of the most photography and installation. dynamic and creative careers on offer. What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or completion of the Level 2 or maths, or completion of the Level 2 programme and a portfolio of work. programme, and a portfolio of work. A rt What will I study? What will I study? Alongside visits to galleries and , D esign & P hotography Gain core skills for the fashion museums bringing your studies industry, such as: to life, you’ll develop skills in a • Design range of subjects including: • Fashion illustration • Drawing and painting • Garment construction • Sculpture and ceramics • Business management • Printmaking • Computer-aided design • Digital imagery and photography • Pattern cutting What can I do next? • Print and textiles You could progress onto the Foundation diploma here at college. What can I do next? Apply for a range of university degrees Begin your career in fashion design, to open up opportunities in illustration, production, visual merchandising, set painting, prosthetics, theatric fashion illustration, buying and make-up, art therapy, architecture, marketing, or even start your photography and ceramics. own business. Opportunities for further study include a Foundation diploma here at college, or an Honours degree at university.

To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk The key to all codes can be found on page 23 or call us on 01923 812345

28 29 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: Foundation Diploma Photography in Art and Design

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Code: 0143 Code: 0358 Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year Style and versatility are crucial in Success on this course will provide forging a career as a photographer, an excellent grounding and ready so this course covers all of the you for pursuing a degree in the key fields; documentary, fine art, creative arts. You’ll be equipped with editorial, advertising and fashion. a portfolio to give you a creative edge in applying for top universities. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*–C/9-4), including What will I need? English or maths, or a Level 2 Minimum 80 UCAS points, GCSE Diploma in media or art and design. maths and English (A*-C/9-4). In special cases these qualifications may What will I study? be waived. Mature students without Classroom theory plays its part, the required formal qualifications are but you’ll be spending a lot of welcome to apply. You will also be time in computer suites, studios required to provide a portfolio of work. and darkrooms. As well as: • Trips and visits to professional What will I study? photographic practices The course emphasises a broad, experimental approach and covers • Working on live projects the following subject areas: here at college • Drawing and painting • Covering student fashion shows, community events, • Sculpture and 3D design

, D esign & P hotography talent shows and more • Photography and moving image • Graphics

A rt What can I do next? • Costume Successful students progress to a Foundation degree in Photography • Illustration here at college, or an Honours degree • Performance art across a range of photographic and media subjects. Careers What can I do next? include photographic work for the You’ll be ready for a broad arts and media industries, plus range of specialisms at degree specialisms in wedding, advertising, level. Career options include the commercial or event photography. fields of design, applied arts, freelancing or art education.

The key to all codes can be found on page 23 To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk or call us on 01923 812345

30 31 Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in Construction Skills Carpentry Maintenance Operations Building 1 H 1 H 2 H Code: 0283 Code: 0281 Code: 0256 Services Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year This course enables you to try Combine construction with creativity This course is for students who want your hand at a variety of different and start building a career with solid to work as a multi-skilled operative construction and building tasks, foundations. Carpenters and joiners in the construction industry. There ranging from carpentry to bricklaying make and install wooden fixtures and are opportunities to become a site and plastering. Get a feel for the fittings as part of construction projects. agent, contracts manager, self- direction you want to take with employed contract operator or your construction career. What will I need? work in property maintenance. Patience, a positive attitude and What will I need? an eye for detail are essential What will I need? You’ll need a great work ethic, for success in this industry. Applicants will be assessed, where hand-eye coordination, a good attitude they need to demonstrate that they and attention to detail for a career that What will I study? can cover the range of skills required.

relies on you taking pride in your work. The practical, work-related nature building services of this course reflects the working What will I study? What will I study? life of a carpenter. Learning is by You will cover maintenance and • Bricklaying practical projects and assignments repair skills in the following areas: based on realistic workplace situations • Plastering • Plumbing and activities. It’s a solid foundation • Painting and decorating • Bench carpentry for work and a stepping stone to more advanced qualifications. • Carpentry What can I do next? • Bricklaying This course is an ideal way to get Course subjects include: onto a more advanced qualification • Carrying out first and second • Block paving and drainage building services or apprenticeship leading to fixing operations • Roofing a career in construction - as a • Understanding construction • Plastering carpenter, bricklayer, plasterer, or technology maintenance operative, or variety • Understanding information, What can I do next? of other roles within the industry. quantities and communication Upon completion of this course, you will have a good foundation for • Preparing and using carpentry and future career opportunities. If you’d joinery portable power tools like to take your studies further, a higher apprenticeship or additional What can I do next? qualifications are available. You’ll be ready for the next step in your studies. Progression opportunities could include an apprenticeship or a relevant Level 2 diploma.

The key to all codes can be found on page 23

32 33 Extended Diploma in Multi-Skilled Maintenance Carpentry Property Maintenance Construction Management Operative Operative

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Code: 0285 This apprenticeship develops Ideal for people looking to craft general maintenance and a career in site carpentry. This Develop general skills in property Duration: 2 years building care skills, and would be course provides the key knowledge maintenance. This apprenticeship If you’ve got your eyes on a suited to those responsible for and understanding necessary is perfect for people responsible management role in the construction maintenance tasks at work. to succeed and progress. for maintenance tasks including industry this course is for you. Get painting, tiling, working with external hands on in the workshops and What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? contractors and providing first and build the theoretical foundations to Practical experience on site combined • Conforming to general immediate response to fault finding. fast-track you into the industry. with the necessary theory at safety in the workplace college in the following subjects: What skills will I learn? • Conforming to efficient working What will I need? • Carpentry practices in the workplace • Apply customer service in 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including • Bricklaying and plastering property maintenance English or maths or completion • Moving and handling resources • Carrying out painting and tiling tasks of a relevant Level 2 diploma, • Plumbing in the workplace with English and maths. • Painting and decorating • Installing fixing components • Plan and carry out preventative property maintenance • Roofing in the workplace • Carry out plumbing What skills will I learn? • Block paving and drainage • Erecting structural carcassing The course is largely made up of components in the workplace maintenance and repairs theory classes, but you’ll have the Additional information • Maintaining non-structural • Carry out electrical testing and repairs chance to develop your practical Turn to page 134 to find out the carpentry work • Working with external contractors skills too. Modules could include: benefits of an apprenticeship • Setting up and using circular • Sustainable construction and where it can take you. saws in the workplace Additional information Jump to page 134 to find • Construction technology and design • Planning and setting out a job out how to apply. • Science and materials in construction • Reading site drawings

building services • Project management • Surveying Additional information Please turn to page 134 for more • Measuring, estimating and tendering processes information on our apprenticeships and how to apply. • ICT for construction • Conversion and adaptation of buildings • Structural behaviour

What can I do next? Successful students may be ready to find employment, with apprenticeship options also available. You will also be able to progress to an HND or degree programme to continue your study. Likely careers include project management, building surveying, architect, site management and civil engineer.

The key to all codes can be found View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out on page 23 vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 34 35 36 37 Diploma in Business Diploma Extended Diploma Administration in Business in Business Business 1 W 2 W H 3 W H Code: 0277Q Code: 02781 Code: 0275 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Launch your career in Explore exciting opportunities Develop a broad spectrum of skills, administration within a number of and build skills you can take knowledge and personal qualities business sectors including retail, forward for a career in companies key to progressing in the business insurance, travel and banking. of any size and in any sector. sector. Success on this course can open up a wealth of opportunities. What will I need? What will I need? An interest in developing your 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including What will I need? business skills and creating a English or successful completion 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including career path for yourself. of the Level 1 programme. English or maths, or successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma. What will I study? What will I study? • Creating business documents • Enterprise in the business world What will I study? In the first year, your programme • Supporting business meetings • Principles of marketing of study includes: • Communicating electronically • Introducing law and consumer rights • The business environment • Managing your health at work • Business online BUSINESS • Marketing and accounting • Job opportunities in • Finance for business • Contract and business law business administration • Sales and personal selling • Website design strategy • Welcoming visitors • Recruitment, selection • Recruitment and selection BUSINESS • Employability skills and employment These will lead onto a specialist What can I do next? What can I do next? pathway of your choice, from The next stage would be to progress to Progress onto the Level 3 Diploma the following subjects: a Level 2 Diploma in subjects including in Business, IT or Travel and Tourism. Business, IT or Travel and Tourism. Alternatively, move onto a career in • Finance sales, buying, finance, administration • Human resources or find an apprenticeship. • Law • Sales and marketing • General business

What can I do next? Progress into work across a wide range of business-based careers, or onto further study with a higher apprenticeship or Foundation W degree here at college or an H Honours degree at university. K

To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk The key to all codes can be found on page 23 or call us on 01923 812345

38 39 Business and Customer Assistant Administration Service Accountant

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Ideal for people working in This apprenticeship is designed to An apprenticeship in accounting will administration or customer service, provide the essential underpinning develop the skills and understanding this programme provides the key knowledge and understanding required to work successfully in finance. knowledge and understanding needed by a competent employee necessary to succeed and progress in functioning in administrative What skills will I learn? administrative or supervisory roles. and supervisory job roles. You will work on key financial skills, including: What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? • Elements of costing Areas of development can include: • Organise and deliver customer service • Using accounting software • Contributing to decision-making • Understand the customer • Working efficiently in finance • Supervising a team in a service environment • Bookkeeping transactions business environment • Resolve customers’ problems • Bookkeeping controls • Contributing to running a project • Principles of business • Planning and organising meetings • Understand customers and Those working towards an advanced • Analysing and reporting data customer retention apprenticeship will study: • Communication • Manage personal and • Final account preparation professional development • Delivering seamless customer • Advanced bookkeeping BUSINESS service within a team • Management accounting Additional information • Accounting Turn to page 134 for more information • Ethics for accountants on our apprenticeship offerings. • Indirect tax Additional information BUSINESS Turn to page 134 for more information • Spreadsheets for accounting on our apprenticeship offerings. % Additional information 95 Turn to page 134 for a detailed of students had a breakdown on apprenticeships. positive destination after finishing their course (employment/higher education/apprenticeship) DID YOU KNOW?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you’ll be earning while you learn. The minimum wage for a first year apprentice is £3.50 per hour - that’s an average of £130 per week

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Gain vital experience as a specialist Enhance your effectiveness and manager and learn the skills and sharpen your professional edge. characteristics required to lead You’ll gain access to the continued a team in the world of work. training and development needed to take your career to the next level. What will I study? • Inputting to strategic planning What will I study? • Creating and delivering • Knowledge Test using operational plans scenarios and questions • Managing projects • Structured competency based interview • Managing change • Assessment of portfolio of evidence • Financial and resource management • Professional discussion • Supporting people through relating to CPD activity coaching and mentoring • Presentation on work-based project Additional information Interested? Jump to page 134 Additional information to find out more about what an Find out more about what an apprenticeship can do for you and how apprenticeship can do for you it can boost your earning potential! by turning to page 134. BUSINESS

42 43 Diploma for Diploma in Information Extended Diploma in Computing: IT users and Creative Technology Networking Security and Support Computing 1 W 2 W H 3 W H Code: 8751Q Code: 87521 Code: 8727 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years This specialist work-related qualification IT is an ever-changing industry Study in our purpose-built networking is designed to develop technical full of possibilities. Broaden lab for the opportunity to develop knowledge and personal skills that are your tech knowhow and get to your skills in this growing area. Make essential for success in IT-related fields. grips with computer systems, the most of our industry-standard hardware and software. networking and communications What will I need? kit and further your working Ambition, attention to detail and What will I need? knowledge of security systems. passion for new technology are a 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English must for success on this course. and maths, or the IT Level 1 diploma. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I study? What will I study? and maths, or a Level 2 diploma in IT. • Improving productivity using IT The focus is on a range of up-to-date subjects including: What will I study? • IT user fundamentals • Technology systems Modules can include: • Software fundamentals COMPUTING • Computer networks • Networked systems security • Design and imaging software • Software development • Computer systems • MS Office • Installing and maintaining • CCNA fundamentals of networking • Website software computer hardware • Information systems • Employability skills • Computational thinking • Managing networks COMPUTING What can I do next? • Database development • Organisational systems security You can progress to the Level 2 • Computer networks Diploma in Information and Creative What can I do next? Technology. You will continue to On completion you can progress to What can I do next? develop the skills needed to eventually one of our Level 3 Computing courses, Take your studies higher with our work in specialisms such as: technician, opening up career opportunities in: PC HND in Cybersecurity and Ethical games designer, support, internet/ maintenance, graphic design, hardware Hacking. Alternatively you can look web professional and many more. support, webpage design and more. to start working on networking systems or in technical support or progress to a Foundation degree, higher apprenticeship or range of degrees at university.

To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk The key to all codes can be found on page 23 or call us on 01923 812345

44 45 Extended Diploma in Computing: Extended Diploma in Computing: IT and Telecoms Professionals Software and Games Development Computer Science

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Code: 8728 Code: 8726 This qualification is suitable for those who want to work in the IT and Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Telecoms sector. Take the skills you Specialise in the ever-expanding The focus of this course is developing have and develop your knowledge areas of gaming platforms and practical skills and understanding and understanding to progress. technologies. You’ll develop your across the technical aspects of IT software skills and learn how to create valued by employers, designed to What skills will I learn? market-ready gaming solutions. prepare you for success in a dynamic • Health and safety in IT industry full of opportunity. • Develop own effectiveness What will I need? and professionalism 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I need? and maths, or a Level 2 diploma in IT. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English • Interpersonal and written and maths, or a Level 2 diploma in IT. communication What will I study? • Data modelling Modules can include: What will I study? • Data structures and algorithms • Event-driven programming • Computer systems • Technical fault diagnosis • Digital graphics • Controlling systems using IT • Working with IT hardware COMPUTING • Developing computer games • Website production and equipment • Human-computer interaction • Information systems • Introduction to IT systems development • Computer game platforms • Organisational systems security 93% • Requirements for IT systems and technologies • System analysis and design of students have a good/ • Web animation for interactive media • Networked systems security

COMPUTING Additional information excellent first impression • Computer game design Turn to page 134 for more of their course What can I do next? information on how apprenticeships What can I do next? Study our HND in Cybersecurity work and the benefits for you. Take your studies higher with our and Ethical Hacking. This will HND in Video Game Design and enable you to apply for higher Production. Alternatively you can apprenticeship programmes, technical look to start working on application courses at university or give you an development or as a games and web academic edge when applying for developer or progress to a Foundation employment in your field of study. degree, higher apprenticeship or range of degrees at university.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 46 47 48 49 Diploma in Caring CACHE Certificate Introduction CACHE Extended Diploma Childcare for Children to Early Years Education and Care and Education (Early Years Educator) Early Years 1 W 2 W H 3 W H Code: 9033Q Code: 03091 Code: 0307 & Education Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years If you are a naturally caring individual Prepare yourself for working with This is a well-regarded course for who would like a rewarding career, children from newborn to five students wishing to gain their licence this course will provide you with years of age, with knowledge of to practice within the sector. an excellent introduction into the children up to seven, helping with growing early years and care sectors. their development and growth. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), or equivalent. What will I need? What will I need? All students are required to have To succeed on this course you need to 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English achieved GCSE English language and be dedicated and caring, with a genuine language, or successful completion maths at grade C/4 or Functional desire to progress in this sector. You of a Level 1 programme with GCSE Skills Level 2 in English and maths

will need to complete a DBS check. English language or equivalent. You prior to starting the course. You will E arly years & EDUCATION will need to complete a DBS check. need to complete a DBS check. What will I study? • Keeping children safe What will I study? What will I study? • Communication • Child development • Child development • Valuing children • Play and activities • Child health • Creative activities for children • Safeguarding and professional • Observation and assessment development • Understanding children’s What can I do next? • 250 hours work-placement additional needs Progress to the Level 2 course, or • Professional practice find an apprenticeship. Alternatively, What can I do next? • Providing safe environments you could join our Level 2 Health Progress to the Level 3 Health and for children and Social Care course – jump Social Care or CACHE Early Years to page 77 for more info. • Play and learning

years & EDUCATION E arly Educator, which will give you a licence to work within the sector. Future career • International perspectives prospects involve working in early years • Preparing for school readiness settings such as nurseries or preschools. • Supporting emergent literacy and mathematics • 800 hours work-placement

What can I do next? You will be well placed to apply to university and progress to EYT status. Careers include teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, playgroup leader, primary school teacher and social worker. You can also progress to a Foundation degree.

To find out more and apply, visit www.westherts.ac.uk The key to all codes can be found on page 23 or call us on 01923 812345

50 51 Children and Young Playwork Early Years Supporting Teaching and People’s Workforce Educator Learning in Schools

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This apprenticeship is ideal for those This training programme will This programme is aimed at those Aimed at employees and volunteers who would like to learn whilst in a further develop your knowledge working in, or towards, a supervisory currently working and providing role that focuses on making sure of all aspects of play, working or managerial role with children. support in the classroom, study children are well looked after, active alongside experienced staff to take here focuses on bringing greater and happy as well as developing your skillset to the next level. What skills will I learn? responsibility to the role. their social and practical skills. Gain the skills vital to a room leader What skills will I learn? or nursery manager role. You will also What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? • Understand playwork principles be developing your leadership skills • Supporting numeracy development The exact nature of your job role and will select a specialist pathway • Children and young people’s • Observing and promoting pupil will depend on your employer, from one of the below options: self-directed play performance and development but subjects studied include: • Early learning and childcare • Safeguarding • Supporting children and • Helping to keep children safe • Social care • Understanding relationships young people’s play • Supporting children’s development • Learning, development in the play environment • Contributing to assessment E arly years & EDUCATION • Using support to develop your and support services • Playwork community development for learning own practice in children’s care, • Engage in personal development learning and development Additional information Additional information in health and social care settings • Contributing to the You will need to complete a DBS You will need a full DBS check. These effectiveness of teams check, please turn to page 134 for more apprenticeships can be a stepping Additional information information on our apprenticeships. stone towards becoming a fully • Supporting the development of You will need a full DBS check, turn qualified teacher, continue your children and young people to page 134 for more information studies with a Foundation degree on the apprenticeships. Additional information or higher-level teacher training. You will need to have a DBS check, please visit page 134 for a detailed overview of apprenticeships at West Herts College. years & EDUCATION E arly

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View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 52 53 54 55 Diploma in Electrical Diploma in Electrical Installation: Diploma in Electrical Installation: Installation Buildings and Structures Buildings and Structures Electrical 1 K 2 K 3 K Code: 9981 Code: 8916 Code: 8116 Installation Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Get to grips with the technical, Get hands on in our workshops Specialisms in electrical engineering practical and theoretical foundations. from day one. You’ll be developing range from transporting data to Equip yourself with the tools you and refining the necessary skills programming computer controlled need to succeed at a higher level. as you take the next step towards ‘intelligent’ buildings and working success in the ever-changing with renewable technology with What will I need? electro-technology sector. even more variety on the horizon. This is a skills-based course where most students will traditionally need to start What will I need? What will I need? at Level 1. As a future electrician, you 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English, Successful completion of Level 2 will need to pass a colour blindness test. maths and science may enable you Diploma in Electrical Installation,

to start this course at Level 2. plus relevant assessment. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION What will I study? You will cover the essentials through What will I study? What will I study? practical projects backed up by theory: Through a mix of practical and theory • Testing and commissioning lessons, you will learn about: • Practical electrical installations • Fault diagnosis and rectification • Electrical installation • Health and safety • Health and safety during inspection theory/technology • Basic electrical testing and maintenance • Practical installation competencies What can I do next? Possible career opportunities involve What can I do next? What can I do next? electrical maintenance, security Take your skills so far and progress Progress onto the Level 3 course to systems, heating and ventilation. to the Level 2 in Electrical prepare yourself for an exciting career You’ll also be able to complete further Installation, alternatively you may or alternatively find employment study for specialisms within the be ready to start an apprenticeship and continue your progress industry, with advancing technology ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION and earn while you learn. through an apprenticeship. consistently presenting more pathways.

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56 57 Electrical Installation

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Study the installation, maintenance and repair of electrotechnical equipment.

What skills will I learn? This qualification consists of the Technical Certificate at Level 2 and / 3, the NVQ at Level 3 and Level 9 10 2 English and maths, and is achieved of students would through on-site practical experience recommend the backed up by theory at college. Subjects include: College to a friend • Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults

• Preparing and installing ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment • Connecting wiring systems and equipment using safe working practices

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View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 58 59 Diploma in Diploma in Extended Diploma Introductory Welding Engineering in Engineering Engineering 1 K 2 K 3 K Code: 4577 Code: 9982 Code: 9984 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Gain an introduction into the practices Take your first steps towards becoming In today’s world, skilled engineers are and processes within welding, brazing, a highly-skilled engineer with a world at the cutting edge of technological soldering and thermal cutting. Get of opportunities at your fingertips. innovation and problem solving – some hands-on experience whilst working on next-generation tech, gaining a qualification that will What will I need? building robots or developing enable you to work in the sector. 3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3), or sustainable energy. successful completion of a What will I need? relevant Level 1 programme. What will I need? There are no formal entry requirements 4 GCSEs (A*–C/9-4), including English, for this course. However, prospective What will I study? maths and science, or successful students must have the potential to Training is through a mix of theory completion of the Level 2 Diploma. achieve all aspects of the qualification. and practice in our brand new lab, key subject areas include: What will I study? What will I study? • Product design Working in our brand new engineering lab, you will develop skills in a engineering • Tungsten inert gas welding • Manufacturing variety of disciplines including: • Metal inert gas welding • Electronic devices and circuits • Product design • Manual metal arc welding • Computer programming • Manufacturing • Oxy-acetylene welding • Computer–aided design • Brazing and soldering What can I do next? Study for one year full time to • Electrical, electronics and

engineering • Thermal cutting techniques progress on to Level 3 Engineering, communications alternatively you may wish to What can I do next? • Mechanical principles progress to an apprenticeship. Successful students will be ready for and applications Jump to page 134 for more info. employment. Opportunities for welders, • Further engineering mathematics fabricator welders and pipe fitter welders await. You may also choose to What can I do next? further your education here at college. Upon completion you may be able to progress to a degree or higher level course. This qualification opens up a host of employment opportunities or you may be able to find an internship within your chosen specialism.

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60 61 Extended Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Civil Engineering

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Code: 0325 This qualification will provide the structure for a career in the engineering Duration: 2 years sector, develop manufacturing With a focus on meeting the needs knowledge and a wide range of of the industry, this course will specialist skills and techniques. develop your design, analytical and evaluation skills across a range What skills will I learn? of civil engineering topics. Depending on your employer you will cover topics such as: What will I need? • Working safely and effectively 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including in engineering English, maths and science, or • Interpreting and using a relevant Level 2 diploma. engineering information What will I study? • Mathematics for engineering technicians • Surveying in construction and civil engineering • Applied electrical and mechanical science for engineering engineering • Economics and finance • Complying with statutory • Processes in civil engineering regulations and organisational • Building regulations safety requirements • Control in construction Additional information What can I do next? Train in our brand new, purpose There are opportunities to progress built welding labs for a seamless to higher level study and possible transition from apprentice to careers include working as an architect, engineer. Turn to page 134 for more building control officer, building information on how apprenticeships technician and civil engineer. work and the benefits for you.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 62 63 Pathways Pathways Transition Programme 16 – 19 Foundation E1 W E2 E3 1 W W Code: 8744 Code: 8691 Code: 87793 Studies Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year This course is aimed at young This course is intended for those with a A smooth transition from school people post-16 with moderate to range of moderate learning difficulties to college for students who severe learning difficulties and such as ASD or Dyspraxia. Students need more time and support disabilities including ASD, at a will develop their employability, to adjust to college life. range of levels within Entry 1. personal and social skills. What will I need? Students are taught in small What will I need? We liaise closely with schools to ensure groups supported by highly We liaise closely with schools to our students are placed on the correct specialist and experienced staff. ensure our students are placed course at the level suited to their needs. on the correct course at the level What will I need? most suited to their needs. What will I study? We liaise closely with schools to The course is college-led, working FOUNDATION STUDIES ensure our students are placed What will I study? closely in tandem with the school on the correct course at the level Pursue personal aspirations through and run by highly-skilled teachers most suited to their needs. vocational experiences within college. and learning support staff. The The activities take place in an full-time course is three days in What will I study? integrated, inclusive and supportive college and two days at school. Units on the course include environment but also give independent living skills, College-based opportunity for students to work What can I do next? work experience, creative projects towards personal independence. This course results in increased and enrichment activities, leading to a confidence and an entry level nationally recognised qualification at What can I do next? qualification with progression Entry 1. At the end of the course students will opportunities onto a full-time

FOUNDATION STUDIES FOUNDATION be prepared for either further education course within college. What can I do next? or finding appropriate employment. Students can progress onto other courses within the school of Foundation Studies or to provision within their local community.

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64 65 Supported Next Internship Steps

Code: 8569 Code: 8779R Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year A dynamic course that aims to propel This course is aimed at young adults young people who require support into (up to 25 years old) to prepare them the world of employment. Placements for their next steps after College, last for up to nine months – matching which may include life within the the college’s academic year – with community, supported work, an the college working in partnership internship or other options. throughout to support our students. What will I need? What will I need? We liaise closely with schools and We liaise closely with schools to colleges to ensure our students are ensure our students are placed placed on the correct course at the on the correct course at the level level most suited to their needs. FOUNDATION STUDIES most suited to their needs. What will I study? What will I study? • Working towards goals Each experience is based on a • Developing independence real job, with roles adapted to suit the skills students will work to: • Community engagement • Grow in confidence • Preparation for work • Develop work skills • Citizenship • Improve decision making • Home management – food preparation and budgeting • Widen social skills • Personal care What can I do next? Our partners take pride in What can I do next? offering a wide variety of Progression can be - developing workplace opportunities. The independence skills i.e. moving number of employers is growing to supported living; community all the time and includes: provision e.g. Watford day services; volunteer work. • John Lewis • Hilton Watford • Oak Financial Services Ltd • Abbots Engineering • Top Golf • Holiday Inn

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66 67 Hairdressing and Hairdressing Barbering Beauty Therapy Hairdressing 1 W 2 W 2 W Code: 0670Q Code: 2306Q Code: 2425 & Beauty Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Therapy Get creative and take the Develop your hairdressing This course will develop your practical first step into the world of skills, working with real clients skills in cutting men’s hair along hairdressing or beauty therapy. in our professional salons. with a range of other specialisms.

What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? Creative flair, an interest in the 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English subject and some basic skills. English or maths, or completion of or maths, or successful completion a relevant Level 1 programme. of a relevant Level 1 programme.

What will I study? HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY • Shampooing and conditioning hair What will I study? What will I study? • Blow drying and setting • Advising and consulting with clients • Shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp • Plaiting and braiding • Shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp • Styling men’s hair • Temporary colouring • Blow drying, setting and dressing hair • Cutting facial hair • Applying basic make-up • Cutting and styling hair • Scalp massage services • Nail art and skin care • Hair colouring • Promoting products and What can I do next? • Participate in hairdressing services to clients Take your skills to the next level with competitions • Colouring and lightening hair our choice of Level 2 courses. What can I do next? What can I do next? Progress onto Level 3 in Hairdressing, You could continue your studies at or start work as a junior in a salon, in a higher level or an apprenticeship television or as a photographic stylist. in barbering, or utilise your skills by joining a barbershop in a junior role. HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY & BEAUTY HAIRDRESSING

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68 69 Beauty Therapy Hair and Media Studies Make-Up Studies

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Code: 2309 Code: 2320 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Beauty therapy focuses on Discover a world of creative making people feel relaxed in a opportunities and kick-start calm, tranquil atmosphere and your career with this challenging our professional spa and salon and rewarding course. provide the perfect environment in which to practise your skills. What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), preferably What will I need? in English, maths and science, 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), preferably or successful completion of a in English, maths and science, relevant Level 1 programme. or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 programme. What will I study? • Health and safety practice in the salon What will I study? • Client care and communication • Anatomy and physiology in beauty-related industries • Facial treatments • Applying make-up • Manicure and pedicure • The art of photographic make-up • Hot and warm waxing • The art of dressing hair • Make-up • Creating an image based on a theme • Lash and brow treatments within the hair and beauty sector • Face and body paints What can I do next? You could start work as a therapist What can I do next? or a cosmetic counter consultant, or Begin employment as an assistant further your studies at college with to a make up artist or progress your HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY & BEAUTY HAIRDRESSING Level 3 Beauty Therapy Treatments. learning with a Level 3 in Hair and Media Make-up, or Level 2 Hairdressing.

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70 71 Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Hair and Media Make-Up: Barbering Treatments Theatrics and Special Effects

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Code: 4181 Code: 0672 Code: 2323 Enhance your skills and learn new techniques with an apprenticeship Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year in barbering, develop your own With hard work, commitment Showcase your own work through If you have an artistic streak and style and work while you train. and determination, a career county-wide competitions and shows. dream of working in the fashion, in beauty therapy could take Get the latest tips and techniques photography, theatre, TV or cosmetics What skills will I learn? you anywhere in the world. through master classes by professionals industry then this course will develop Depending on your employer, from famous brands such as Wella. the skills you need to succeed. you could be learning about What will I need? the following and more: Level 2 Beauty Therapy or equivalent. What will I need? What will I need? • Advise and consult with clients Applicants will be required to take Level 2 in Hairdressing or a recognised Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hair • Shampoo, condition hair and scalp

a trade test before enrolment. non-NVQ equivalent, plus excellent and Media Make-Up. Applicants HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY practical skills and relevant professional will be required to take a trade • Cut hair using basic What will I study? experience. Taking a trade test test before enrolment. barbering techniques • • Specialised electrical body is required before enrolment. Create basic outlines and and face treatments What will I study? detailing in hair What will I study? • • Monitoring procedures in the salon • Airbrush make-up Cutting facial hair to shape • Cut hair using a combination • • Contributing to the planning • False lash application Dry and finish men’s hair of creative techniques of a promotional event • Fashion and photographic make-up • Colouring hair using a Additional information • Swedish massage and • Media make-up variety of techniques Turn to page 134 to find out more about mechanical massage • Cosmetic make-up science our apprenticeships and how they work. • Colour correction services • Indian head massage • Camouflage make-up • Creatively style and dress hair • Body and skin analysis • Creatively dress long hair • Epilation What can I do next? • Monitor procedures to safely Begin a freelance career as a What can I do next? control work operations self-employed make-up artist, or A career working in a spa, resort • Marketing and promotion progress to higher levels of study. or cruise ship, or as a sales of products to clients In addition, you will be eligible to HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY & BEAUTY HAIRDRESSING representative or equipment/ become a member of the British product trainer. Alternatively, if What can I do next? Association of Beauty Therapy and you wish to pursue a management Embark upon further study to Cosmetology (BABTAC). Some career then consider further study. advance your career to salon students may wish to continue their management, or work as a stylist. studies at higher education level.

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72 73 Hairdressing Hair Professional

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Ideal for junior stylists with a regular Learn new skills and focus your client base, who wish to take their ambitions with an apprenticeship skills up a notch. Develop the practical as a Hair Professional, combine the skills through your work combined right mix of hard study and practical with the business acumen required work to kick start your career. to be a successful hairdresser. What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? Hairdressers will be able to: Examples of subject options include: • Shampoo and condition hair • Providing hairdressing • Cut hair using a range of techniques consultation services • Style and finish hair to • Colouring hair using a create variety of looks variety of techniques • Colour and lighten hair • Creatively style and dress hair for ladies and men • Developing and enhancing your Barbers will be able to: creative hairdressing skills • Shampoo and condition hair • Contributing to the financial • Cut hair using barbering techniques effectiveness of the business • Style and finish hair Additional information • Cut facial hair into shape Turn to page 134 and find out • Provide shaving services for men how studying an apprenticeship can benefit you! Additional information Turn to page 134 and find out how studying an apprenticeship can benefit you! HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY & BEAUTY HAIRDRESSING

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 74 75 Health and Diploma in Health Extended Diploma in Social Care and Social Care Health and Social Care Health & 1 W 2 W H 3 W H Code: 2505 Code: 85561 Code: 2503 Social Care Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years If you are a naturally caring individual This course will allow you to develop As well as being a recognised entry who would like a rewarding career, your understanding and knowledge qualification into university, this this course will provide you with of care professions, setting you course has been designed specifically an excellent introduction into the up for a career making a positive for those with an interest in nursing, growing early years and care sectors. difference to people’s lives. social work, teaching, psychology or healthcare. Set your sights high. What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? To succeed on this course you need to 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including be dedicated and caring, with a genuine completion of Level 1 programme. You English language or maths, or Level desire to progress in this sector. You will need to complete a DBS check. will need to complete a DBS check. 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care with English or maths. You will What will I study? health & social care need to complete a DBS check. What will I study? • Lifespan development • Role of a carer at meal times • Individual needs What will I study? • Health and social care needs • Communicating in the health • Developing effective communication • Personal care and social care sector within health and social care • Learning experiences of CYP • Anatomy and physiology for • Sociological and psychological • Creative and leisure health and social care perspectives activities for adults • Fundamentals of anatomy What can I do next? • Promoting healthy eating in care and physiology Progress to Level 3 – further study • Research methodology for • Communications will open the door to careers such • Managing health health and social care & social care health as social work, residential care management, housing and the • Supporting individuals care needs What can I do next? probation service. Opportunities Progress to the Level 2 course, or for employment straight away will What can I do next? find an apprenticeship. Alternatively, include working in care homes, Progress onto the HND in Health you could join our Level 2 Early Years community work and the voluntary and Social Care at college, course – jump to page 51 for more info. sector, plus classroom support, university or further training. Career hospitals and primary care trusts. prospects will include nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and teaching to name a few.

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76 77 Extended Diploma in CACHE Extended Diploma Access to Nursing Senior Healthcare Healthcare Science in Health and Social Care Support Worker

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Code: 2504 Code: 8572 Code: 0111 Senior Healthcare Support Workers help registered practitioners deliver Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, you carry Combine the skills and knowledge This course will provide you with The Access to Nursing course is a out a range of clinical and non-clinical employers are looking for with practical everything you need for a fast-paced nationally recognised qualification healthcare or therapeutic tasks. workplace scenarios, and prepare for career at the heart of your community designed for people who wish to a career in the healthcare setting. through social care. Learn from our study a health-related degree, such What skills will I learn? expert tutors and develop the core skills as Nursing or Midwifery, but who lack What will I need? needed for this rewarding industry. the traditional qualifications required • Promote physical and mental 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including science for direct entry into university study. health and wellbeing and either English language or maths. What will I need? • Assist with an individual’s overall You will need to complete a DBS check. 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including What will I need? comfort, identify and respond English Language or maths, or GCSE (A*–C/9-4), in English to signs of pain or discomfort What will I study? language or maths depending a Level 2 Diploma in Health and • Recognise issues and deteriorations Modules could include: on chosen pathway, plus a range health & social care Social Care with suitable English in mental and physical health • Human lifespan development and maths qualifications. You will of assessments at interview. • Recognise limitations in • Meeting individual care need to complete a DBS check. All students are assessed for their mental capacity and support needs What will I study? English and maths skills at interview. • Perform basic life support • Promoting public health Some universities have higher GCSE for individuals • Human growth and development • Microbiology for health science grade requirements - please check • Assist registered healthcare • Safeguarding and protection • Complementary therapies the requirements for your chosen practitioners with clinical career path with your preferred • Scientific techniques • Psychological perspectives or therapeutic tasks Higher Education institution. for health science • Sociological perspectives • Gather evidence to assist in • Research • Working in health and social care What will I study? obtaining a client history, review • Biochemistry for health • Infection prevention and control Modules could include: health-related data and information & social care health • 175 hours work placement • Psychological perspectives • Health studies Additional information • Principles of safe practice You will have two synoptic assessments • Study skills Turn to page 134 to find out more about set and marked by NCFE CACHE. • Social studies our apprenticeships and how they work. What can I do next? • Health psychology Progress onto the HND in Health and Additional information Social Care at college, or an Honours Progress to the HND in Health • Human biology degree at university. You’ll open up and Social Care here at college • Application of number a wide range of rewarding career or alternatively you can apply for (health context) opportunities within the industry an Honours degree at university. including nursing, midwifery, paramedic Employment opportunities are vast What can I do next? science, podiatry, radiography and include; psychology, criminology, This Access programme has been and other health professions. nursing, social work, teaching, specifically designed to get you onto an occupational therapy and many more. undergraduate degree programme in nursing, midwifery or related subjects.

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Assistant Practitioners work as part of Gain the skills and knowledge to the wider health and social care team become competent in supporting and have direct contact with patients, doctors, nurses, allied health service users or clients providing high professionals and healthcare scientists. quality and compassionate care. What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? • Communication and • The principles and philosophy handling information of health and social care • Health intervention and • The physiology, organisation and physiological measurements function of the human body • Person-centred care and support • Lifespan developments and • Dementia, cognitive issues healthcare needs from prenatal and mental health to end of life/bereavement • Basic life support, health, • Research and development in the safety and security health and social care sector • Provision and promotion of holistic Additional information person-centred care and support Turn to page 134 to find out more about • Duty of care and safeguarding requirements for our apprenticeships. of individuals • The importance of the strategic environment in health and social care • The importance of current evidence-based practice within scope of the role & social care health

Additional information Turn to page 134 to find out more about our apprenticeships and how they work.

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2 A 3 A Hospitality 3 W Code: 0342 For this apprenticeship your On this apprenticeship you will be responsibilities will include: overseeing a team, with responsibilities Duration: 2 years maintaining a safe, secure and including: running training sessions and Hospitality and event management hygenic work environment, managing company documentation, is a diverse sector always on the housekeeping, self-development running shifts, reviewing staff lookout for young people with the right and day-to-day operations. performance and rotas and managing personality and skillset. Get qualified your own development plan. and prepare yourself for a career What skills will I learn? full of ever-changing opportunity. You will gain practical experience at What skills will I learn? work supported by theoretical study • Understand how the use of What will I need? from college in the following settings: technology can enhance 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including • Developing productive working customer service English or maths, or a relevant relationships with colleagues • Recognise and understand Level 2 qualification. • Supervising functions legislative responsibilities relating to the business • Supervising food What will I study? production operations • Recognise customer • The hospitality industry profiles in hospitality • Contributing to promoting hospitality • Financial control in hospitality hospitality services and products • The importance of receiving and dealing with customer feedback • The principles of supervising • Contributing to the development customer service of recipes and menus • Personal discipline in • Performance in hospitality approach to work • Planning and managing Additional information • Support the supervision Turn to page 134 for more information of team members hospitality a hospitality event on our apprenticeships. • Marketing Additional information Turn to page 134 to find out more about What can I do next? our apprenticeships and how they work. You could begin work straight away and join this vast growing sector or progress to higher-level qualifications in Hospitality and Event Management, including advanced apprenticeships.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 82 83 84 85 Diploma in Creative Extended Diploma in Creative Extended Diploma in Media Production Media: Digital Journalism Creative Media: Film and TV Media 2 W 3 W 3 W Code: 80101 Code: 8990 Code: 8919 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Success in this fast-paced and Develop vital skills and build a Explore the spectrum of skills continually evolving industry requires a professional portfolio, setting you needed to set up a career in constant passion for new ideas. Up your up for a future in modern journalism. filmmaking, directing, producing or skillset, encourage your creative streak Studying in our radio and TV studios, broadcasting. You’ll be responding and you’ll have plenty of career options. you’ll gain the knowledge required to creative briefs and getting work for a variety of new media careers. ready, so tune in and aim high. What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including What will I need? What will I need? English language, or completion of 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English a relevant Level 1 programme. English language, or a relevant language or a Level 2 Diploma Level 2 qualification. in media or art and design. What will I study? Key subject areas include: What will I study? What will I study? • Moving image and audio production Subject areas include: Key subject areas include: • Advertising techniques • Writing for newspapers, • Structure of the film and TV industries

magazines and online MEDIA • Exploring media audiences • Employment in the industry • Blog and website production • Media structure and creation • Professional practices • Presenting for TV and radio • Media ownership • Research methods MEDIA • Designing products for • Deconstructing media • Analysis of media products print and online production: TV, films, games • Production techniques for video • Law and ethics for journalism • Development of ideas What can I do next? • Working with Adobe Creative suite • Production management Progress onto Level 3 courses in: TV, film, photography, media What can I do next? What can I do next? production, digital art or journalism. Further study includes the Foundation Further study options include the Possible careers include junior positions degree in Media Production here Foundation degree in Media Production in film or TV, photography, sound at college, an Honours degree at here at college, or an Honours degree creation or the advertising industry. university or progression to the at university. Possible careers include industry-standard NCTJ qualification. film, television and a wide range Possible careers include journalism in of media-related employment. printed media, TV, radio or digital.

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86 87 Extended Diploma in Creative Extended Diploma in Creative Social Media and . Media: Digital Communications Media: Digital Gaming Digital Marketing

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Code: 8921 Code: 8991 Code: 8991 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years The world of media is fast paced, This course introduces you to the Enter the world of social media exciting and continually evolving. Gain conceptual and creative aspects of and digital marketing, learn how to a broad knowledge of the industry this thriving medium. You’ll learn utilise it in a business environment and develop essential skills leading how to respond to commissions and and incorporate it into a job role. in a wide range of job roles across prepare for life as a games designer. the creative digital media sectors. What will I study? What will I need? • Principles of social media What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English within a business 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English language, or a Level 2 qualification. • Principles of keywords language, or a Level 2 Diploma in Media. and optimisation What will I study? • Social networking management What will I study? • Working in the creative for a business • Digital media skills media industry • Digital marketing metrics • Pre-production portfolio • Digital media skills and and analytics • Media campaigns media campaigns

• Marketing on mobile devices MEDIA • Responding to a commission • Website creation and games promotion • Online display advertising • App production • Process of idea conception • Advertising production Additional information • Modelling of characters • Writing copy Jump to page 134 to find and environments out how to apply • Digital photography / • Production process for 9 10 • Image manipulation techniques computer games of students would • Quality assurance in gaming What can I do next? recommend the You’ll be set for a BA (Hons) College to a friend What can I do next? in a wide variety of disciplines You’ll be ready to start a career in including publishing, media, games design, alternatively you may graphic design, advertising, PR, wish to take your studies to the next communications and more. level with a degree in Games Design or Honours programme at university.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 88 89 90 91 Diploma in Light Diploma in Light Vehicle Diploma in Light Vehicle Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance and Repair Principles Maintenance and Repair Principles Motor 1 K 2 K 3 K Code: 8815Q Code: 8813 Code: 8947 Vehicle Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Maintenance If you have a love of cars and want to You’ll develop your skills in the After completing your Level 2 work in the motor vehicle sector, this workshop and continue to add to your qualification, now is the time to is the perfect course for you to start knowledge of motoring technologies. progress to Level 3. Take your learning the basic technical skills. Continual assessment prepares you knowledge to an advanced for the IMI exam and then work. level, opening up a whole new What will I need? world of opportunities. An enthusiasm for practical What will I need? and theory, ready to learn and Successful completion of Level 1 What will I need? get hands on from day one. Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance. Successful completion of the Level 2

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance. motor vehicle MAINTENANCE What will I study? What will I study? Training is through a mix of theory • Motor vehicle systems What will I study? and practice in our modern • Climate control workshops, subjects include: • Repair • Construction • Advanced diagnostics • Diagnosis check • Associated skills • Engine management • Servicing • ABS • Repair What can I do next? Study an apprenticeship with an What can I do next? What can I do next? employer or progress to the Level 3 Successful students will be ready Study for one year full time to Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance to find work or progress to complete the Diploma in Light Vehicle and Repair Principles at college. university to study Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles. Engineering and related subjects. vehicle MAINTENANCE motor

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92 93 Vehicle Testing Motor Vehicle Maintenance

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Learn the necessary skills for fitting This apprenticeship furthers your activities on all types of light vehicles skills and knowledge, and provides from bikes and cars to vans. This you with the qualifications needed apprenticeship will prepare you to progress higher within the to work in the fast fit industry. industry. You’ll combine working in the industry and training at What will I study? college to gain this qualification. An apprenticeship in vehicle fitting will provide skills essential to this growth What skills will I learn? area of the motor repair industry. Subject areas include: • Replacement and repair of tyres • Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle • Exhaust systems engine and component faults motor vehicle MAINTENANCE • Basic braking system components • Diagnosing and rectifying auxiliary equipment electrical faults • Replacing batteries • Identifying and agreeing • Vehicle safety inspections customer vehicle needs Additional information • Diagnosing and rectifying Jump to page 134 to find transmission out how to apply. Additional information Please turn to page 134 to find out more about our apprenticeships.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 94 95 First Diploma Extended Diploma Extended Diploma in in Music in Music Music Technology Music 2 W 3 W 3 W Code: 85121 Code: 3069 Code: 3033 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years The music industry isn’t all TV Calling all singers, guitarists, bass This practical, hands-on qualification is talent show auditions. There’s a players, pianists and drummers. Turn designed to provide a comprehensive multitude of long-term career your passion in to a career, this course introduction to the application of opportunities, all of them creatively has been developed especially for you. technology across many musical rewarding and sonically inspired. styles. Develop your skills in What will I need? our state-of-the-art studios. What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English, or Level 2 Diploma in What will I need? English or maths, or a relevant Music or Performing Arts. You 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including Level 1 Diploma, plus evidence of will be invited to showcase your maths, or Level 2 Diploma in Music. your interest in creating music. talents to our course tutors. You will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors. What will I study? What will I study? • PA systems • Genres of popular music What will I study? • Recording techniques • Band studies • Basic keyboard skills

• Music business • Music industry • Understanding, creating MUSIC and designing sounds • Music sequencing and composing • Improvisation • The theory of sound • Developing music theory • Theory and harmony MUSIC • Using recording studios • Music skill development • Music around the world • Music production techniques • Instrumental study What can I do next? • How to put on shows using live Successful completion opens the • Critical listening sound and PA equipment door to Level 3 Extended Diploma in • Sound for moving image either Music or Music Technology. What can I do next? Further study includes HND Music here at college. You could be ready to launch What can I do next? your career straight away, whether Options for further study include an that’s performing, teaching, composing Honours degree in popular music and arranging, technical support, or and recording or HND Music here at management or administration. college. You will also be prepared for a career in the music industry.

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96 97 98 99 Diploma in Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Performing Arts: Acting Performing Arts: Musical Theatre Performing 2 W 3 W 3 W Code: 30281 Code: 4112 Code: 4112 Arts Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Always loved performing and want Get set for a career in the spotlight. Develop a wide and marketable range to improve your technique and Learn from our expert tutors and of professional performance skills, understanding? Challenge yourself and rehearse in our professional theatre to this course will have you singing turn that passion into transferable skills maximise your potential on the stage. and dancing with the emphasis and a future full of career opportunities. on high-level performance. What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3), including English or maths, or Level 2 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, or completion of a Diploma in Performing Arts. You English or maths, or Level 2 relevant Level 1 Diploma. You will be invited to showcase your Diploma in Performing Arts. You will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors. will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors. talents to our course tutors.

What will I study? PERFORMING ARTS What will I study? In our state-of-theatre, studio rooms What will I study? Developing your skills through a and recording studios you’ll study: In our state-of-theatre, studio rooms range of modules including: • Investigating practitioners and recording studios you’ll study: • Performing scripted plays • Group workshop performance • Investigating practitioners • Physical theatre • Developing skills for live performance • Group workshop performance • Acting skills • Community performance • Developing skills for live performance • Community theatre • Physical theatre • Jazz dance technique • Musical theatre performance • Storytelling • Community performance PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMING • Live performance • Improvisation • Classical ballet technique • Workshops • Acting skills • Singing technique for performers • Team assignments • Musical theatre performance & skills What can I do next? What can I do next? Further study options include What can I do next? The majority of our students continue HNDs here at college or degrees in Further study options include to develop their skills and expand Performing Arts, or a professional HNDs here at college or degrees in their portfolio of work on a Level 3 diploma in drama school. Performing Arts, or a professional Extended Diploma here at college. Careers include professional diploma in drama school focusing theatre, film and TV acting. on musical theatre. Careers include professional theatre, film and TV.

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100 101 Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Production Arts Performing Arts: Dance

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Code: 4111 Code: 4114 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Interested in a career behind the A fantastic course for people spotlight? Backstage professions of that love dance enough to make lighting, sound design, set construction a career out of it. You’ll study a or stage manager await. This course range of disciplines, create work is the ideal starting point to develop for real projects and improve your your technical skills, build your skills ready for employment. confidence and learn your trade. What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including 4 GCSEs (A*–C/9-4), including English English or maths, or Level 2 Diploma. or maths, or a Level 2 Diploma. You will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors.

What will I study? PERFORMING ARTS • Technical theatre projects What will I study? • Live working briefs • Contemporary • Supporting performing arts/ • Ballet music students and projects • Jazz • Gigs and productions, in-house • Choreography and in the community • Urban dance What can I do next? • Dance appreciation HND or Honours degree in • Contact improvisation production or related subjects. • Employability skills Alternatively you could be ready to find employment in the industry. What can I do next? Progress to higher level study in dance or related studies. Dance is a diverse and varied industry, with job opportunities including performing, teaching, choreography, dance administration and promotion.

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102 103 Diploma in Diploma in Plumbing and Heating Plumbing Plumbing Plumbing 1 K 2 K 2 3 A Code: 9980 Code: 0247 An apprenticeship in plumbing and heating will combine practical Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year work with the knowledge and The industry is constantly changing, Improve your technical skills and understanding that is necessary keeping pace with the latest get ready for the industry. Succeed to progress in the industry. technology. Skilled, qualified plumbers here and you’ll have the knowledge are always in high demand. to find work as a plumber’s mate. What skills will I learn? • Cold water systems What will I need? What will I need? • Domestic hot water systems This is a skills-based course, so many 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English (including unvented) students will start from Level 1. and maths, or Level 1 Diploma. • Central heating systems (including boilers and controls wiring) What will I study? What will I study? Subject areas are: Key principles include: • Sanitation systems • All domestic aspects of plumbing, • Common plumbing processes • Gas natural or LPG heating and sanitation • Cold and hot water systems • Improvement of business products and services • Hot and cold water systems • Scientific principles • Plumbing sciences PLUMBING • Central heating systems Additional information • Environmental awareness • Electrical supply Plumbers must be familiar with • Health and safety everything from domestic boilers What can I do next? to advanced plumbing systems for Progress onto the Level 2 advanced level apprenticeships.

PLUMBING What can I do next? Plumbing qualification to take Turn to page 134 for all you need your skills to the next level. Progress to an apprenticeship in plumbing, or if you are employed you to know about apprenticeships. could move onto the Level 2 NVQ.

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104 105 106 107 Introduction to Diploma in Diploma in Professional Cookery Culinary Skills Professional Cookery Professional 1 W 2 W 2 W Code: 0398 Code: 8150 Code: 0388 Cookery Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year If you have a passion for food and Learn and develop skills across Get creative in the kitchen and build on cooking and wish to pursue a career in a range of food preparation your skills to make really great food. professional cookery, this course is a and cooking techniques. great place to learn the practical skills What will I need? you’ll need for success in the kitchen. What will I need? Successful completion of the Level 1 Successful completion of a Diploma in Professional Cookery or What will I need? relevant Level 1 programme. NVQ Level 1 Catering Certificate. This is a skills-based course where most students will traditionally What will I study? What will I study? need to start at Level 1. The skills you will learn include: • Preparing soups and sauces, fruit and

• Preparing and cooking stocks, vegetables, poultry, meat and offal PROFESSIONAL COOKERY What will I study? soups, sauces, fish, shellfish, • Working with fish and shellfish, Studying in a realistic environment you meat, fruit and vegetables rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes will learn cooking techniques including: • Producing biscuits, cakes • Preparing desserts, puddings • Steaming and poaching and sponges and bakery products • Baking and roasting • Catering operations • Healthier food • Grilling and frying • Costs and menu planning • Special diets • Poaching • Health and hygiene standards • Food safety You will also gain industry-required • Food service • Creating exciting menus awards in: You will also gain industry-required You will also gain industry-required • Level 1 Food Safety, Health and Safety awards in: awards in: • VRQ Level 1 Food and • Level 2 Healthier Foods PROFESSIONAL COOKERY PROFESSIONAL • Level 2 Healthier Foods Beverage Service and Special Diets and Special Diets • VRQ Level 2 Food and • VRQ Level 1 Food and What can I do next? Beverage Service Beverage Service Progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or Culinary Skills. What can I do next? What can I do next? Start work in a junior position Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in within cafes, clubs, contract Advanced Professional Cookery. catering and more. You could Career opportunities could include also join an apprenticeship, jump commis chef or related jobs, in to page 134 for more info. addition to a variety of roles within the culinary arts industry.

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108 109 Technical Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery: Kitchen and Larder

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Code: 2391 Duration: 1 year Take the opportunity to test your skills and get creative, study to be a chef and bring your passion to life in our professional kitchens and restaurant.

What will I need? Successful completion of the 91% Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent. of students agree their course is preparing them What will I study?

for their next steps PROFESSIONAL COOKERY You will have the opportunity to design your own signature dishes, and perfect your cooking skills in the kitchen including: • Preparing poultry, game, fish, shellfish, meat and vegetables • Preparing sauces, purees and side dishes • Kitchen and larder practice and theory • Practical English and maths skills You will also gain industry awards in: • Supervisory skills • Level 3 Food Safety, Health and Safety

What can I do next? Progress to a Foundation degree or Honours degree, or start work straight away as a senior commis chef in a hotel, restaurant or contract catering kitchen.

View our live apprenticeship Register your interest and find out The key to all codes can be found vacancies at www.westherts.ac.uk/ more. Call our Apprenticeships on page 23 apprenticeships team on 01923 275700 110 111 Diploma for Entry to the Diploma in Uniformed Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services Public Services Public Services Public 1 W 2 W 3 W Code: 8965 Code: 06571 Code: 0659 Services Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years An introduction to the public services Aspiring to join the armed forces Prepare for a career in the armed providing you with the firm foundations or emergency services? This course forces or emergency services with to build a career on, you’ll learn a offers an insight into working life this in-depth look at what these variety of life and employment skills. across these professions, preparing key areas require for success. you for progression across the sector. What will I need? What will I need? A great work ethic and passion What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English for helping others will go a long 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or or maths, or successful completion way towards success. You will successful completion of a of a relevant Level 2 Diploma. also be required to attend a relevant Level 1 programme. course introduction meeting. What will I study? What will I study? • Government policies and What will I study? • Uniformed public services the public services public services • Practical teamwork in public services employment and skills • Teamwork and leadership • Health and fitness • Adventurous outdoor activities • Outdoor and adventurous expeditions • Public service careers • Land navigation by map and compass • Crime and its effects • Self management skills • Crime and its effects • Planning activities and projects • Community action • Preparing to respond to • Practical team sports emergency incidents • Personal skills for public services • Fitness testing • Health, fitness and lifestyle • Public service incidents • Citizenships public services • War and conflict What can I do next? What can I do next? You can progress to the Level 2 You can progress to the Level 3 What can I do next? Diploma in Public Services and, Extended Diploma in Public Services. You can progress your studies here at with further study and training, With further study and training you college, with an HND in Public Services start your career in the public will be able to progress to a career in or at university with an Honours or emergency services. the public or emergency services. degree. This course also opens up a host of career opportunities within the uniformed public services.

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112 113 114 115 Diploma in Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Applied Science Applied Science Forensic Science Science 2 W H 3 W H 3 W H Code: 0649 Code: 0269 Code: 0270 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years This course will provide a solid Further develop the skills and Combine a passion for science with foundation for a career in science, knowledge required for a a forensic eye for detail and open criminal justice or public services. rewarding career in science. up a career full of opportunity.

What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English, 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including science and either English or maths and double science, or a English, maths and double science or maths, or completion of a suitable relevant Level 2 Diploma including a relevant Level 2 Diploma including equivalent qualification. English and maths at a suitable level. English and maths at a suitable level.

What will I study? What will I study? What will I study? • Chemistry and our earth Modules could include: Modules could include: • Biology and our universe • Applications of organic chemistry • Principles and applications of science • The living body • Contemporary issues in science • Science investigation skills

• Investigating a crime scene • Genetics and genetic engineering • Forensic investigation in procedures SCIENCE • Science in medicine • Forensic evidence • Criminal investigation collection and analysis procedures in practice • Investigating human behaviour • Physiology of human body systems • Applications of criminal and • Scientific skills SCIENCE • Chemistry for biology technicians forensic psychology What can I do next? • Scientific investigations • Forensic genetics With further training and study a • Forensic fire investigation number of careers within forensic What can I do next? science or related industries will Careers range from biomedical science What can I do next? be available to you. At college, you to analytical chemist and research You’ll be all set for higher education could move onto a Level 3 Diploma scientist. Alternatively, you could here at college or an honours in Science, or related fields. move onto an HND here at college or programme at university in psychology, honours programme in a related area. criminology and more. You may also be able to find entry-level employment in a laboratory or science-related industry.

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116 117 118 119 Introductory Diploma Diploma Extended Diploma in Sport in Sport in Sport Sport 1 W 2 W 3 W Code: 2537 Code: 88061 Code: 8887 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 years Get active, get career minded. Tailor The sport and leisure sector provides Do you want to turn your passion your study for entry-level work in the the first step on the career ladder for for sport into a prosperous career? sport, fitness and leisure industries. many young people. If you’re looking Success starts here. Make a living to kick start your future in this industry out of motivating people to stay What will I need? and have a real desire to succeed, active and encouraging them to A great attitude, good work ethic then this is the course for you. live a more healthy lifestyle. and passion for sport are all required for success on this course. What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English What will I study? completion of Level 1 programme. or maths, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma. • Assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of an activity What will I study? What will I study? • Leading a healthy lifestyle • Fitness for sport • Anatomy and physiology • Participating in sport • Practical sports performance • Psychology for sport performance • Improving personal • The mind and sports performance • Sports nutrition SPORT exercise and fitness • Training for personal fitness • Practical sports activities • Understanding the active • Anatomy and physiology • Sports massage leisure and learning sector • The athlete’s lifestyle SPORT • Carrying out a sports-related project • Components and functions of the body in physical activity What can I do next? What can I do next? You’ll gain the skills needed to find Successful students can progress What can I do next? work or progress your studies to a to Active IQ qualification or gain You’ll be able to continue your higher level. You can progress to the entry to other relevant higher level studies with a Level 2 Diploma in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. programmes such as university or Sport or Public Services. You can Alternatively, you can start work apprenticeships. Career opportunities also start work in a leisure centre straightaway in the leisure industry. straight from college include assistant or as a sports coach assistant. fitness instructor, trainee manager, plus opportunities in sports coaching.

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120 121 Extended Diploma in Sport Active IQ Activity Leadership and Exercise Science and Fitness

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Code: 0380 Code: 9902 An ideal qualification for those looking to work in the sport and Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year leisure industry in a lead role. This Science is a bigger part of sport than This industry-recognised qualification apprenticeship will provide you with ever before. Learn how science can be underpins the role of a fitness the core skills the sector requires. applied to improve performance and instructor and enables you to 94% refine the skills the industry needs. demonstrate your expertise in the What skills will I learn? of students say that workplace. You will gain all the skills Depending on your line of What will I need? to succeed in the fitness industry. work you will cover: they regularly enhance 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English • Preparation for activity sessions their knowledge and or maths, and science – PE also What will I need? • Leading activities skills in lessons desirable, or a relevant Level 2 Diploma. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification at Merit or above and • Working with clients What will I study? take an entry assessment. Mature • Promoting health, safety and welfare • Applied sport and applicants will be considered • Anatomy and physiology for exercise exercise psychology with relevant experience. • Supporting equality and diversity • Fitness testing What will I study? • Developing your own practice • Functional anatomy The course enables you to become a • Teamwork and organisation SPORT • Applied research methods member of the Register of Exercise • Biomechanics for sport Professionals (REPS). The course Additional information divides into four qualifications: Turn to page 134 to find out more about • Sport and exercise physiology SPORT what an apprenticeship can do for you. • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness • Sports nutrition Instruction (Gym pathway) What can I do next? • Level 2 Award in Instructing Successful students can progress to Circuit Sessions the Active IQ qualification, or gain • Level 3 Certificate in Sports entry to a sports science or therapy Massage (Soft Tissue Therapy) degree. Career opportunities straight • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training from college include assistant fitness instructor, trainee manager, plus What can I do next? opportunities in sports coaching Progress your studies with higher and posts such as sports assistant. level fitness qualifications. Careers include fitness instructor, personal trainer and sports massage therapist.

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This apprenticeship develops your skills Already in the health and fitness for working in the sport and leisure industry and want to continue industry. Different apprenticeship your development? Qualify to be pathways allow you to refine your skills a personal trainer and prepare to your particular area of interest. for a career in the gym.

What skills will I learn? What skills will I learn? Depending on your line of • Anatomy and physiology work you will cover: for exercise and health • Recruitment • Design, manage and adapt a personal • Project management training programme with clients • Promoting equality and diversity • Motivate clients to maintain • Selling products and services long term adherence to exercise and physical activity • Leading activities • Deliver exercise and physical • Promoting personal and activity as part of a personal social development training programme • Planning and evaluating activities • Evaluate exercise and physical • Health and safety in the activity programmes leisure environment Additional information Additional information Interested? Jump to page 134 Interested? Jump to page 134 to find out more about what an to find out more about what an apprenticeship can do for you and how apprenticeship can do for you and how it can boost your earning potential! it can boost your earning potential!

124 125 Diploma in Sport: Football Football 2 3 W Code: 99031 Duration: 1 year What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), plus successful trials.

Code: 9904s Duration: 2 years What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or an equivalent qualification, plus successful trials.

Our programmes combine sporting prowess with the College’s outstanding learning environment. Ideal for students interested in sports coaching and sports development.

What will I study? TRIALS All football students will work FOOTBALL towards the Level 2/Level 3 Diploma/ Check our Extended Diploma in Sport. For website for the more information, go to page 121. latest trial dates

You will receive a comprehensive grounding in FA coaching, theoretical studies and daily training. You will be taught the skills required to help you progress to a higher standard of football as well as gain the experience necessary to work within the sport and leisure industry.

What can I do next? If completing the Level 2 you can progress to Level 3 and continue your studies and skill development. Successful students completing Level 3 may be ready to take up a career in coaching – as a sports assistant, in sports development or in other sports-related careers.

126 127 Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in Air Cabin Travel and Tourism Travel and Tourism Crew/Aviation Travel 1 W 2 W 2 W Code: 9906Q Code: 25901 Code: 2585 Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year An introduction to the travel and This course will expand your knowledge A unique opportunity to gain two tourism industry, enabling you to and understanding of travel and qualifications through one course, you develop strong communication skills tourism, setting you up for further will study what’s required to work for and learn about the world of career study or work in the industry. an airline or on the ground at an airport. opportunities on offer within this sector. What will I need? What will I need? What will I need? 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful 3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), or successful If you’re passionate about travel, have completion of Level 1 programme. completion of the Level 1 programme. good people skills and the will to succeed, this is the course for you. What will I study? What will I study? • Marketing in travel and tourism • Airline health, safety and security What will I study? • The customer service experience • Airline emergency procedures • Planning trips to attractions • International travel and • Roles of air cabin crew on board • UK travel destinations tourism destinations • Airport check-in • Recommending a package holiday • Airports and airlines • Aircraft dispatch process TRAVEL • The role of cabin crew • Organising visitor attractions • Supporting flight operations • The role of an overseas representative • The cruise industry What can I do next? TRAVEL What can I do next? What can I do next? Further study can be undertaken You can progress to the Level 2 Successful students can progress on with the Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Diploma in Travel and Tourism to Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel Operations or the Level 3 Diploma or Aviation. With further training and Tourism or Aviation Operations. in Travel and Tourism. You will you can look for jobs in travel Possible career paths include travel also be suitably trained for many agencies, airline customer services, agent, tour operator, hotel receptionist jobs within the travel sector. hospitality and tour operators. or airline customer services.

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128 129 Extended Diploma in Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Aviation Operations

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Code: 9945 Code: 9944 Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years This course gives you solid foundations Be a part of a dynamic industry, for a career in the travel industry, travelling to destinations worldwide. helping you refine your skills and This course is a great platform for a broaden your knowledge of the sector. career that shows you the world.

What will I need? What will I need? 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including 4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), including English or maths, or Level 2 English or maths, or Level 2 Diploma or equivalent. Diploma or equivalent.

What will I study? What will I study? • Investigating travel and tourism Key subject areas include: • Conference and marketing • Air travel information • Specialist tourism • Meeting customer needs • Airport and aircraft operations

• Hospitality and customer service TRAVEL • Resort representatives • Handling air passengers • European destinations • Cabin crew • Working as a children’s rep • Incident management

What can I do next? What can I do next? Continue your studies at a higher You’ll be well placed to look for jobs in a level with HND Travel and Tourism number of airline related roles. Further Management here at college. studies here at college continue with Alternatively you can find jobs including HND Travel and Tourism Management. travel agency management, overseas rep or member of cabin crew.

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The most important thing to know about an apprenticeship is that is a real job, with training. You’ll earn while you learn, picking up new skills and nationally- recognised qualifications as you go.

Apprentices spend the majority of their time in the workplace, with time at college built in to help you achieve your qualification. You’ll be learning on the job for a minimum of 30 hours a week, so will need to be employed in your chosen profession.

The areas we offer apprenticeships in are marked throughout this guide with A . If you see something you’re interested in and don’t already have a job in this industry our apprenticeships team will be able to help you apply for our latest apprenticeship vacancies.

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How do I apply for an How do apprenticeships work? apprenticeship? Apprenticeships can take between As you know, an apprenticeship is a one and four years to complete, real job, so the application process depending on your existing skill level, works in a similar way to that of a job choice of industry and qualifications vacancy. If you are looking to start an you are working towards. apprenticeship once you have finished your studies at the end of this academic All apprenticeships include year, please register your interest with • a knowledge-based element our apprenticeship team. • a competence-based element If you are ready to start your • English, maths and ICT skills apprenticeship now or in the next few where relevant to the role weeks then you should get in touch with the team as soon as possible. You • a module on employment can contact them on 01923 275700 or rights and responsibilities [email protected] • a module on personal training and thinking skills To get things moving even quicker, make sure you have a copy of your CV You may have to come in to College ready to share with the team. as part of your apprenticeship. This depends on your existing skills and How much do apprentices get paid? qualifications and which apprenticeship All apprentices get paid, however the qualification you are working towards. wage will vary dependent on your employer, age and chosen career. Wages are normally listed alongside the apprenticeship vacancy.

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You can work towards apprenticeships up to Level 5 through West Herts College. 01923 275700 to find Call out more about our range of higher apprenticeships.

136 137 Apprenticeships 1500 are satisfied with their Apprenticeships are Apprenticeship available in 1500 job roles, in more than 170 industries There are up to workplaces in England employ apprenticeship vacancies apprentices available online at any one time

Completing a higher level VACANCIES apprenticeship could increase your lifetime of apprentices said earning potential by up to their career prospects improved after their Apprenticeship

Nearly 1/3 of former 1 apprentices have been / promoted within 12 3 months of finishing

All information is taken from the Further Education and Skills: Official database

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THE RIGHT PATH

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Enrichment

Be part of the fun If you’ve got a particular interest or hobby that you’d like to introduce to There is always a buzz on campus, the College, our Leisure and Wellbeing with a full programme of activities team will help you get things started. planned every year. Make the most of We’re always on the lookout for new work experience, careers fairs, trips and recruits to our student social team, visits, competitions, external speakers dedicated to making sure all of our and awareness and fundraising events. students have an amazing experience This year at college we’re broadening both inside and outside the classroom. our exciting enrichment campaign by introducing brand new societies, including Film Club, an LGBT society, debating society and many more engaging activities for you to get involved with.

There’s more than just the societies and events to get excited about - we have a huge range of sports teams and activities to help you work up a sweat and meet new people. Our sporting calendar is packed all year round and open to our students, regardless of ability or experience. Have a kick about with your mates in 5-a-side football, relax and find your focus with yoga sessions or even make a splash with swimming sessions. Whatever your interest, we’ve got something for you.

144 145 Additional Information Learning Resource Centres

Rethink what you know If ever you find yourself in need of a about learning. little extra support, our Study Skills team provide one-to-one sessions Our LRCs are hives of information to help our students unlock their and e-learning, and exclusively full potential. If you need help with available to our students. a particular subject area, advice on research, or simply someone Stacked with a wealth of resources, to proofread your work, the Study you’ll find everything you need Skills team will be on hand to help. – e-books, electronic newspaper subscriptions, journal databases When you need somewhere quiet and a wealth of online study. to crack on with your assignments you can work on the LRC computers, Can’t make it in to an LRC? You can packed with specialist software, in our take your studies with you. Log in dedicated quiet zones. You’ll have all from home and across devices to the tools you need to succeed and make your learning and revision plenty of support along the way. more accessible than ever.

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Higher Education

Our higher education programmes are Whatever your plans, you can expect designed to offer you greater freedom your time with us to focus on your than a standard degree course. Choose chosen career and future professional from two year Foundation degrees, success. You’ll sharpen your potential HNDs or higher level apprenticeships. through work experience, live- briefs and project work. Studying Successful students will have a close to home will help you grow range of options at the end of your professional network as well their course, as well as plenty of as saving money, and with London industry experience to show for on your doorstep you’ll be well their hard work. You’ll be able to: prepared for the career that follows.

• Enter the graduate jobs market HE programmes include: straightaway, with a formal We’re launching a HE qualification that’s widely • Fd Business new range of Access • Fd Computing to HE courses recognised by employers • HND Cybersecurity and Keep an eye on our • Progress your studies further at Ethical Hacking website for details university to gain a full Honours • Fd Early Years (part-time) degree - these top-up programmes • Fd Graphic Design typically take one or two years • HND Health & Social Care • Fd Media Production • Join your chosen industry and • HND Music return to top-up to a higher • HND Performing Arts qualification at a later date • Fd Photography • HND Public Services • Extended Degree Science • HND Travel and Tourism Management • HND Video Game Design and Production • A range of Higher Level Apprenticeships

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We have a great range of courses Learn – and get qualified to help you get qualified, boost Enhance your CV with a your prospects or enjoy some certified qualification and leisure time. You’ll have access stand out from the crowd. to our professional facilities, plus • Accounting, Business all the advice and support you and Management need to achieve your goals. • Construction Studying with us has never • Counselling been simpler. Whether you are • Electrical Installation looking to move your career Pay with Paypal – why • English and maths forwards, or try something new wait? Sign up now! we’ve got the course for you. • ESOL • Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Visit westherts.ac.uk to apply and enrol Learn at your leisure • Health and Safety Enrol online for one of our short or call 01923 812324 • Health and Social Care courses and you’ll be enjoying a fun, new challenge in no time at all. • Human Resources • Information Technology • Art & Design • Plumbing • Crafts • Policing • Creative Writing • Sign Language • Employability and Personal Development • Sport • Floristry • Teaching and Training • Food Skills • Welding • Interior Design • Media • Photography

We’re adding new courses all the time, visit westherts.ac.uk for the latest listings

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Student Life Financial Support There is always a buzz on campus, Support is available to students that Helping you achieve with a full programme of activities qualify for financial assistance. It’s planned every year. Make the most of money to help with practical matters work experience, careers fairs, trips and like travel, childcare and other costs. visits, competitions, external speakers In addition, many students that and awareness and fundraising events. receive free meals at school can have lunch free, here at college. Make the most of the support Parents and Carers Personalised Support and resources available to you We want you to be involved in your Many young people encounter No Hidden Costs and stay on track for success. child’s education and we always difficulties that may affect their studies The College provides all students welcome your feedback. You can - we have dedicated staff on hand to with what they need to start their Personalised Learning access the online parent portal, support. A range of support is available course. Where courses have special Benefit from progress and attainment contact us at any time on the Parent including specialist teaching, adapted requirements incurring costs, these sessions and personalised target and Carers Hotline and you’ll hear materials, classroom support and will always be outlined from the start. setting. Your personal tutor will support about surveys and parents and carers special examination arrangements. you from day one, agreeing your evenings throughout the year. You’ll hear more about this as soon as individual learning plan and helping you start, but if you want to find out you focus on achieving your goals. Safety First more beforehand then give us a call. The College fully recognises its role to Monitoring Your Progress support, prevent issues and safeguard Students have access to our online students. We have comprehensive markbooks, where tutors record policies that ensure student welfare grades, attendance and punctuality. is at the heart of everything we do. As the course progresses you’ll be You can find these on our website. able to plan for future projects, see your grades and check your progress towards your final achievement. Talk t Student Supporto us 01923 812575 heretohelp@ westherts.ac.uk Parents & Carers Hotline

01923 812646

WORK &PLAY

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We’re lucky enough to have three campuses, Hemel A1 all benefiting from specialist facilities, Hempstead designed to prepare our students for the world of work.

Whether you study in our brand new Hemel M25 Hempstead campus, make the most of our Kings Langley specialist engineering equipment at Kings Langley or get creative at Watford, you’ll be ideally placed to enjoy your time at college. You’ll have the kit and equipment at your fingertips to get you ready for that great first job or place at university. Watford M40

WANT TO FIND US? Detailed maps showing how to find us can be found on our website www.westherts.ac.uk

Watford Kings Langley Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Road Home Park Marlowes Watford Mill Link Road Hemel Hempstead WD17 3EZ Kings Langley HP1 1HD WD4 8LZ

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Right time, You’ve got options There’s never been a greater choice of exciting careers right place locally, with Hertfordshire employers growing The regional economy is thriving and demand and business in London for young people with the right skills has never expanding out into the area. been higher. Our campuses are located within easy commuting distance of London, so you’ll have access to employers in the city as well as building your network across Hertfordshire and beyond. Succeed with us and open up a wealth of opportunity. Go big… Large employers across the area are growing You’re in fast, with more moving into the region all demand the time. Business is looking good, and unemployment levels are at a record low. …or small Employers are eager to Small businesses make up meet and recruit young the majority of employers people with the right skills. in the region – they are the backbone of the economy and offer great opportunities for young people beginning their careers.

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We like to do things a little differently Can I bring someone with me? here at West Herts College, so You are more than welcome to bring a we invite all our applicants to family member or friend or two. Just let a Course Introduction Meeting. us know when you book your place. These group meetings are a great opportunity for you to get to know I’d like to find out about more your tutors and course and find than one course, can I do that? out more about life at college. Of course, you don’t have to make your mind up just yet. Come and find out What happens at the meeting? about the courses you’re interested We like you to meet your tutors in - our admissions experts will be and your new classmates so, after available to offer extra guidance. a presentation that introduces you to us and your course, you get the Okay, so what’s next? chance to sit down with your tutor If you’re happy with your choice and go into a bit more detail. we’ll send you a handy guide that tells you what to expect How do I get invited to a Course next and how you can enrol. Introduction Meeting? Simple – just apply and It’s that simple. We’ll keep you up we’ll be in touch. to date with all the exciting things going on at college by email, offering Do I need to prepare anything? a sneak peek at what you can expect In most cases, no. However, if you’re when you join us in September! applying for a creative subject such as performance or music, we’d love to see examples of your talent in our mini-workshops at your meeting! Your invitation will include more WHAT ARE YOU details on what to bring with you. WAITING FOR? I might need support at college, Apply now and we’ll can I find out more? see you at your Course Absolutely! If you need support, just let Introduction Meeting. us know when booking your meeting and we’ll make sure our support staff are on hand to meet your needs.

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Additional Information Application Form

Course title Course CODe Guidance notes First choice Second choice

Your details Last name First name We’ve listed some common questions Do I need a referee? about our application process below, We rely on your references to help Address Telephone number Mobile but if you’d like some advice or need us judge your suitability for the help completing the form, just call course, therefore it is important you Email our admissions team on 01923 812525 complete this section. For school or or drop into your nearest campus. college students your referees can Date of birth (e.g. 25/10/91) Gender Postcode be your Headteacher, careers officer, D D / M M / Y Y M F Is there a closing date for applications? course tutor or Head of Year. For We accept applications throughout mature students, your referee must Next of kin contact Details the year, but to make sure you be able to judge your potential to Contact name Relationship to you study at this level e.g. an employer get on the course you want, Contact number Email apply as soon as possible. or someone who knows you well. Referees cannot be family members. How do I fill in my course code? Educational Referee Complete the course title as it appears How can I get additional support? Details must be completed by all applicants. Please see Apprenticeship Applicants: If you already have a relevant in this prospectus, together with If you have a disability or learning guidance notes for more details. employer please complete their details below. See guidance notes for more information. the course code e.g. Course title: L3 difficulty, please tick the relevant box. Name of school/college/company name Sport Course code 8887. There is no Our support team will contact you for requirement for you to fill in a second further information and to assess your choice, only complete this section if needs. For further information, please Address Referee/employer contact name you have a second course choice. call Learning Support on 01923 812525. Position I’m not sure which course I want to study. Can I apply for Dates attended more than one course? Postcode from D D / M M / Y Y to D D / M M / Y Y Yes, you can apply for two courses. Our tutors and admissions team will be able to advise you on your Apply online ADDITIONAL SUPPORT final decision. The College welcomes applications from students with disabilities and learning difficulties. If you consider that you have You can apply online, a disability or learning difficulty, please tick any of the boxes so that we may discuss your needs in confidence and help by phone, by post and in person. wherever possible. I have a disability/learning disability English is not my first language and I would like help www.westherts.ac.uk and would like support I would like support/have particular requirements for my course introduction meeting I have special exam arrangements at school I have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

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