East Surrey College Full-Time Course Guide
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2021-22 Full-time Course Guide East Surrey College Access to Higher Education 18 Applied Science 22 Aviation, Travel and Tourism 26 Business, Accounting and IT 30 Construction 36 Early Years and Childcare 44 Engineering 48 Hair, Beauty, Make-Up and Spa 52 Health and Social Care 60 Life Skills – ESOL 64 Life Skills – SEND 68 Motor Vehicle 72 Public Services and Sport 78 Reigate School of Art 84 Open Event Dates for 2020-2021 • Wednesday 23 September 2020, 17:30 – 20:00 ABOUT US ESSENTIAL INFORMATION • Thursday 15 October 2020, 17:30 – 20:00 Pre-register online at #ChooseESC 4 Open Event Dates 2 • Saturday 14 November 2020, 10:00 – 14:00 www.esc.ac.uk Enrichment 10 Student Support 6 • Wednesday 24 February 2021, 17:30 – 19:30 Student Voice 12 Financial Support 7 • Saturday 12 June 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 Life After ESC 13 Choosing Your Course 8 Apprenticeships 14 Progression Routes 9 University Level Courses 16 How To Apply 94 Course Listing 95 2 | Apply online | www.esc.ac.uk Go to www.esc.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 3 Applying is as easy as... 1...Go to www.esc.ac.uk 2...Choose your course 3...Apply online! We are the best vocational college in the area with a strong reputation for the success of our courses. We are centrally located with good transport links. We make sure each student feels like an individual, not just a face in the crowd. We have a close and supportive community. OUR MISSION HIGH QUALITY TEACHING EXCELLENT PROGRESSION TO WORK AND HIGHER STUDY To provide inspirational, inclusive and high quality We provide high quality teaching and learning 2018/19 destination data shows that 94.9% of students had a positive destination after completing their education and training that meets the needs of opportunities for all our students. Tutors qualification at East Surrey College; with the majority progressing directly to employment related to their course individuals, employers and our local and wider encourage and support students as they of study and increasing numbers into Higher Education. communities. explore and develop, keeping students motivated and inspired through a range of GROWING PROVISION OUR VISION teaching methods. We liaise with schools to We continually explore new areas that we can offer for Full-time or Part-time courses and have a growing To serve our communities as their outstanding ensure we can meet and support the needs of range of Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses. We also work closely with local schools to ensure provider of further and higher education and training. school leavers, easing progression pathways we provide high quality progression pathways; offering over 300 places to students aged 14-16 on specific courses alongside their school studies. OUR VALUES to College. Quality, Innovation, Aspiration, Openness, FIRST CLASS FACILITIES STRONG INDUSTRY LINKS Responsibility, Clarity. Our state-of-the-art campus provides fantastic We have excellent links with local businesses and professional organisations and students benefit from industry teaching and enrichment facilities and placements and competitions. students have access to the latest technology. 4 | Apply online | www.esc.ac.uk Go to www.esc.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 5 CLIENT SERVICES NEED EXTRA HELP WITH YOUR UNDER 19? FINANCIAL SUPPORT When you apply and enrol at ESC, our dedicated Client STUDIES? If you are under the age of 19 on 31 August 2021 and Support may be available through a Bursary or other Services team will be available throughout the year to Additional support can be provided if you have you meet the eligibility criteria, your course is FREE. funding support scheme, contact our Student Bursary help and support you. a diagnosed learning difficulty or disability. If you You may be required to pay a resource fee and Adviser for more detailed information relevant to you. Impartial information, advice and guidance is offered in a have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) educational visit costs, however financial support Households receiving a low income and/or are in variety of areas, including: please provide this so that we can support your is available for those who need it (subject to family receipt of a means-tested benefit may be eligible for • Course options, progression routes into further needs. We can provide: income level). financial support. Application forms are available at learning, Higher Education and work • Access to assistive technology and software www.esc.ac.uk or from our Client Services team who 19 AND OVER? will assess your application to see if you are eligible • Financial information, advice and guidance • Assessments for exam access arrangements Depending on the qualifications you have already for financial support. This could include help with • Careers events and Higher Education fairs • Dyslexia screening and recommend strategies gained, tuition and/or exam fees may be payable. childcare costs, course equipment/resource fees, for independent progress in learning • Safeguarding and mentoring support If you are aged 19-23 (on 31 August of the year you educational visits, lunches at college, travel expenses • Counselling • Specialist support with hearing or visual start your course) and have not attained a Full Level and uniforms. impairments as well as speech and language We are Matrix accredited and our staff are trained 2 qualification (5 GCSEs 9-4/A*-C) or a Full Level 3 needs qualification (equivalent to 4 AS levels), then you may FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND to nationally recognised standards, which means all GCSE ENGLISH OR MATHS enquiries will be dealt with impartially, confidentially and Students requiring additional support may be not have to pay tuition or exam fees. in a transparent way. allocated a Learning Support Assistant to work If you are aged 24 or older and have not yet attained If you meet the residency criteria, these courses are with them in class or may be referred for specialist a Full Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs 9-4/A*-C) then offered free, except where you already hold a pass PERSONAL TUTOR study support sessions. you may not have to pay tuition or exam fees if grade at the same or higher level in the subject that You will be allocated a personal tutor who will introduce We hold a successful autism spectrum support study will enable you to progress into work or you you wish to study. you to the College, keep you informed about what’s group where students socialise and try out new are receiving JSA, ESA (WRAG), Universal Credit- OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS going on and most importantly, feed back to you activities. mandated training or are on a low income. Instalment plans for courses over £400 are available on your progress and support you to achieve your If you are aged 19 or older and wish to study for a full potential. Your personal tutor will help you set PLEASE LET US KNOW for over 18s, please contact Client Services for Level 3 or higher qualification, you will normally have details. goals, give guidance and advice on careers (including to pay fees for each academic year of a course, or YOUR NEEDS BY TICKING If your employer is funding your course and would like Apprenticeships), Higher Education or job applications. if available you can apply for an Advanced Learner to be invoiced, please obtain the relevant forms from THE APPROPRIATE BOXES Loan. Advanced Learner Loans are in operation to REACHING YOUR POTENTIAL our Client Services team. provide financial support to adults who wish to study We believe you will reach your full potential if you make ON THE APPLICATION at Level 3 or higher. The loans are managed by the a real commitment to studying and show respect for Need more info? FORM AND DISCUSSING Student Loans Company who also manage the HE your fellow students, staff and the environment in which You may be eligible for funding even if your loans system. Further information can be found on you study. To help this happen we ask students to sign THIS FULLY AT YOUR circumstances are not mentioned. For more information the Student Loans Company website: www.slc.co.uk. and financial advice call our Student Bursary Adviser on up to and comply with the behaviour standards set out 01737 788444 or email: [email protected] in the College Code of Conduct. INTERVIEW. 6 | Apply online | www.esc.ac.uk Go to www.esc.ac.uk | Choose your course | Apply online | 7 Your current qualifications/grades: Types of courses you can progress on to: ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER • BTEC National/Extended Diploma • Foundation Degree • Degree Apprenticeship LANGUAGES (ESOL) • NVQ Level 3 • Degree • Professional Qualifications • Access to HE Courses • Diploma of Higher Education If English isn’t your first language, ESOL courses cover • A-Levels speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, punctuation • BTEC National/Extended Diploma • Certificate of Higher Education • Higher Apprenticeship and grammar. You will be assessed before starting your • NVQ Level 3 • Higher National Diploma/ • Professional Qualifications course to ensure you are placed on the right course level. • Access to HE Courses Certificate • Level 4 Diploma • A-Levels APPRENTICESHIP AND NVQ FUNCTIONAL SKILLS • 4 or 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 (A*-C) • A-Level • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award/ An NVQ is an industry related qualification that you may study • NVQ Level 2 • Access to HE Courses Certificate/Diploma Develop your skills in English and Maths in at College or at work as part of an Apprenticeship. You will • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate • BTEC Extended Diploma • Level 3 Diploma real life situations. Functional Skills are often learn practical, work-related tasks to help you develop skills • Intermediate Apprenticeship • BTEC Subsidiary/90 Credit Diploma • Advanced Apprenticeship a stepping stone to GCSEs and support and knowledge to do a job effectively.