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Inspire Succeed Achieve eastleigh.ac.uk 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL-TIME COURSES GUIDE CONTENTS WELCOME 03 ENGINEERING 42 WHY EASTLEIGH COLLEGE 04 ENTERPRISE SKILLS 44 A GUIDE TO THE RIGHT LEARNING STYLE 06 EVENT MANAGEMENT 46 FULL TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES 07 HAIRDRESSING 48 APPRENTICESHIPS 08 HR & RECRUITMENT 50 YOUR APPRENTICESHIP JOURNEY 10 KICKSTART 52 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COURSES 12 LOGISTICS & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 54 SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESS 13 MEDIA MAKE-UP & HAIR ARTISTRY 56 COLLEGE FACILITIES 15 MOTOR VEHICLE 58 WHAT OUR LEARNERS THINK 16 NURSING, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE 60 ENGLISH & MATHS 17 PLUMBING 62 PUBLIC SERVICES 64 ACCOUNTANCY & FINANCE 18 REFRIGERATION 66 ART, DESIGN & MEDIA 20 SPORT & FITNESS 68 BEAUTY THERAPIES 22 SUPPORTED LEARNING 70 BUILT ENVIRONMENT 24 TRAVEL & TOURISM 72 BUSINESS 26 CARPENTRY 28 LIFE AFTER COLLEGE 74 CATERING & HOSPITALITY 30 HOW TO APPLY 75 CONSTRUCTION 32 DENTAL 34 DIGITAL INDUSTRIES 36 EARLY YEARS, CARE & EDUCATION 38 ELECTRICAL 40 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE WELCOME You’re at an exciting time, taking We’ll expect you to share our values, namely ambition, resilience, professionalism and your first steps away from school respect. In return, you will not be short of or sixth form and towards your enriching experiences; talks from experts, future career. workshops, employer visits, trips and industry competitions are built into our courses Here at Eastleigh College we specialise in to ensure we leave no stone unturned in technical and professional courses and providing relevant and fulfilling extra-curricular apprenticeships. As you read through this opportunities for you. prospectus and explore our social media and website, you’ll see we offer so much more than Don’t take our word for it, listen to those who just qualifications - you’ll gain invaluable work have already studied with us - 93% would experience, industry knowledge, insight and recommend us to a friend! essential skills. These opportunities are available Take time to look at all your options and think whether you plan to move directly into a job carefully about what you want to achieve in the or apprenticeship, or continuing studying at next few years, and we look forward to seeing university. you at one of our open events soon, whether We’re ambitious for our learners. Striving for online or at our campus. excellence underpins everything we do. From Work hard, and stay safe. our industry-standard facilities, quality of teaching, depth of learner support and wide Paul Cox range of courses and apprenticeships across Chief Executive areas as diverse as accountancy to art; & Principal built environment to business management; catering to carpentry... A recent learner survey revealed that the top two key reasons for choosing Eastleigh College were our 'wide range of courses' and 'great location', and you'll find a whole host of other benefits on pages 4 and 5 of this prospectus. Latest government data ranked Eastleigh College as Hampshire's leading college for 16-18 year-old learner achievement. We’re proud of our reputation for providing excellence and opportunity, paving the way for new and flourishing careers. Last year, 95% of our learners successfully progressed on to work, apprenticeships or university after completing a course with us. 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE WHY EASTLEIGH COLLEGE? PROFESSIONAL DIVERSE RANGE LOCATION & TECHNICAL OF INDUSTRIES Buses from across EXPERTISE From trades such as the region stop near Over 100 full time carpentry, plumbing and the College, which is professional and electrical to professional also within walking technical courses and qualifications in distance of Eastleigh and apprenticeships ranging accountancy, built Southampton Parkway from entry level to Level environment and train stations. This means 3, and above. teaching. we attract learners from Southampton, Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest and beyond. REPUTATION PROGRESSION SPECIALIST 93% of learners would SUCCESS COURSES recommend us to a 95% of our learners Unique and nationally friend. went on to renowned courses university, work or from NHS-partnered an apprenticeship health and social care after completing their to refrigeration and course with us. dental nursing. 4/5 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE QUALITY AND DEPTH OF INDUSTRY-LINKS TEACHING Over 500 employer partners providing Dual professional lecturers with work experience, sector talks, industry expertise and experience. workshops, apprenticeships and National recognition for teaching more. excellence. INDUSTRY-STANDARD GCSE RESIT EXCELLENCE FACILITIES Resit results well above the national Investment in practical learning average. environments to mirror industry Shortlisted for tes fe awards. standards. BEST COLLEGE IN HAMPSHIRE FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CAREER COLLEGES TRUST BEST IN HAMPSHIRE Member of the Career Colleges Trust Government data ranked Eastleigh network, equipping our learners College in the top 10 colleges with knowledge, experience and nationally - and the best in Hampshire access to industry projects in sectors - for student achievement. experiencing employment growth. 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE A GUIDE TO THE RIGHT LEARNING STYLE Our professional and technical courses will help you reach your next step by developing knowledge and gaining a range of transferable practical skills that will assist you when you decide to enter the world of work. The chart below may help you decide which course type is right for you: FULL TIME COURSE OR APPRENTICESHIP - HOW DO YOU PREFER TO LEARN? I mostly like completing a portfolio or coursework, or being assessed by completing a practical task. I like to learn in I like to learn in the classroom the classroom and through and through practical (hands- practical (hands-on) on) workshops, which workshops I can then practise at my place of work I want to study I want to study full time at college and at at college my place of work FULL TIME TECHNICAL AND APPRENTICESHIPS PROFESSIONAL COURSES I can progress to employment, university or an intermediate, advanced or higher apprenticeship 6/7 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE FULL TIME STUDY PROGRAMMES Our full time courses aim to prepare you for your next step after college, whether that’s in to employment, an apprenticeship or on to university. You will be encouraged to undertake work experience placements, develop your maths and English, participate in enrichment activities and expand your subject knowledge and technical skills. + PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION + WORK EXPERIENCE + INDUSTRY-RELATED ENRICHMENT + ENGLISH/MATHS (IF NEEDED) GCSE MATHS & ENGLISH Maths and English are a vital part of the courses at Eastleigh College. They are also key in helping you to gain employment or progress on to further education. We provide a range of courses to help develop and improve your English and mathematical skills. DO YOU HAVE A GCSE GRADE 9 – 4 IN MATHS OR ENGLISH? YES NO You have the Do you have option to improve a grade 3? your grade further or study at a higher level YES NO You will be required to study You will need to for and retake complete a maths/English Functional Skills GCSE qualification 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE APPRENTICESHIPS You may want to consider Accountancy Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, starting an apprenticeship Professional Accounting, Taxation Technician directly from school, or to Business Management progress onto one once you’ve Business Administration, Customer Services completed A-levels or a full Carpentry time professional or technical Site Carpentry, Workshop-based Bench Joinery qualification. Built Environment Technical Construction, Construction Site Engineering, Built Environment, Building Services What is an apprenticeship? Dental Apprenticeships combine real work Dental Nursing experiences in a paid role, with structured and supportive learning at college. Apprentices Electrical are full time employees within an organisation Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance and earn a wage. After completing an Engineering apprenticeship, many apprentices retain a General Technical Engineering permanent role with their employer. Hairdressing Universities are increasingly accepting Hair Professional Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) as part of Hospitality & Catering the entry criteria for some courses, and Higher Food Production & Cooking, Professional Apprenticeships (Levels 4 & 5) can also offer an Cooking, Hospitality Services, Hospitality alternative route to Higher Education, without Supervision the debt of university. Human Resources HR support, HR consultant What apprenticeships are available? Motor Vehicle Eastleigh College offers different levels of Automotive Service, Light Vehicle Maintenance apprenticeship including: Plumbing & Gas Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) Plumbing Services, Gas Engineering, Domestic Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) Heating Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4 & Level 5) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heat Pump Systems These are across a wide range of industry Supported Apprenticeships areas as detailed; please check the course Customer Services, Facilities Services, Food pages for more information. Production & Cooking, Team Member 8/9 2021/22 APPRENTICESHIPS & FULL TIME COURSES GUIDE How long is an apprenticeship? How do I get an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships range from between 13 To