Full-time course guide 2014–15 The 1 Get on the course you love 2 Your toolkit for life 4 GAP experience 6 campus 8 campus 10 Dacorum campus 12 Get started – the right level for you Courses 14 Art and Design 22 Business Studies 26 Care and Early Years 32 Construction Skills 38 Electrical Installation and Plumbing 42 Forensic Science 44 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 50 Hospitality and Catering 56 Information Technology 60 Media 64 Motor Vehicle Engineering 68 Music 72 Performing Arts 76 Photography 78 Public Services 82 Sport and Centre of Sports Excellence 88 Travel and Tourism 92 Foundation Studies 94 Apprenticeships 120 Higher Education 122 Access to Higher Education Applying, Support & Information 116 Apprenticeship application form 124 Supporting you 128 Here for you 129 Here for your business 130 How to find us 131 Open events Feeling good about yourself is the first step to 132 Fair treatment, support and success for all success. It’s all about working hard and having 133 Full-time application form fun along the way. At we know what matters most: the right courses, great facilities and lots of ways to make friends. And because we keep a close eye on local job opportunities we offer work experience that Alternative formats can make a real difference in the future. For people with disabilities, the information in this prospectus is available in alternative formats. For example, we can provide course details in MS Word and Excel formats. Braille can also be arranged. Please email your request to [email protected] or call 01923 812345. College is a whole new experience In control waiting for you. From day it’s Commit to your about practical learning. Join us and passion and you’ll get the skills you need for a succeed. Your great future – whether your target is career is waiting. a great first job or a place at university.

Your opinion counts, represent your class as part of the Student Council.

Study with all Change is good the best kit at Looking for a fresh your fingertips. start after your AS levels? Extended diplomas can get you back on track.

Extended diplomas count the same as 3 A levels.

EXPERIENCE An adventure that prepares you for work. Find out more on page 4!

No more big written exams. Get Hands on assessed as you go and get the Get stuck in from results you deserve. Be part of the vibrant day one, learning college community, join skills to get a in with the activities on great job. and off campus.

Do your best and you’ll succeed, we’ll support you all the way.

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Gain the confidence Real skills to match your talent

Play your part Challenge yourself and add in real projects and Keeping your options some excitement to your CV events – don’t open? Let’s look for just make the tea something new for you Made up your mind? Find the placement Communication in your chosen industry Keep it simple and start with Teamwork a placement here in the College Employers want your skills as well as your know how

Adventures in the working world “I’ve never had so Work experience should always be an adventure. many opportunities That’s why we’ve created GAP experiences to develop Are you an employer? before...Thank you the skills and confidence you need to get on. West Herts College!” You can make all the difference by offering @itzanaa work placement to a young person. Call us on 01923 812124 to find out the real benefits for you and your business.

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Think inside the box Relax and share ideas in one of our breakout spaces – it’s good to talk.

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Team up with the best around at our campus for motor vehicle engineering, electrical installation and plumbing. Learn the skills you need to get ahead with a professional trade.

Know a good plumber? Wired for success Work on a variety of To succeed in this tightly regulated projects while learning trade you need training that’s bang from the professionals. up to date. Get off to a great start Pick up timeless skills, with our professional tutors and plus the knowledge to modern kit. adapt in an ever- changing industry.

Top gear From day one you’ll be hands on with our inspection ramps, test panels and Scan me with your phone diagnostic equipment. or visit wherts.co/VYuX7f to see more photos of Kings Langley campus.

8 9 Join us in Hemel and get the skills you need for some WE’RE ON THE MOVE… of the most popular careers but we’re staying local around. Our local know-how When you join us in September will give you a great start 2014 we’ll have a new home locally, while our new Dacorum whether you want to work campus is being built. You’ll still in business or start out in have access to the same specialist Autumn 2013 the construction industry. facilities and tutors will be there to 9 November support you to succeed. Spring 2014 To stay up to date on the move visit westherts.ac.uk 1 March

Build your future Scan me with your phone Get ahead with or visit wherts.co/TjlxwM professional skills in to see more photos of carpentry, plastering, Dacorum campus. DIY and brickwork. We’ve got everything you need. Job done!

Deep breath With us it’s hands on from day one.

10 11 Level 4 Higher Education Get your Foundation The right qualification for you is degree or HND HE one that will help you succeed and with us and boost be happy. That’s why we focus on your career prospects. what it takes to find the right job or Entry progress with further study. We’ll also See course information for entry help you develop essential skills in criteria. Full-time courses, apply via UCAS. Part-time courses, apply directly communication, English, maths and to West Herts College. Progress IT – no matter what course you’re on. to HE What will I achieve? Let’s get Whether you have a specific subject • Foundation degree in mind, or want to keep your options started! • Higher National Diploma open, we can offer impartial advice to L3 make sure you’re on the right course Next steps Level 3 at the right level. • Top-up to an honours degree Equivalent to three • Employment A2 Levels (360 UCAS points) and your next step to university. Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 Entry Gain essential skills for life, 4 GCSEs grades A* to C or equivalent and progress at College. L2 qualification, plus College assessments. Entry L1 What will I achieve? No formal entry requirements. Level 1 Level 2 E • Extended Diploma Provides essential Equivalent to 5 GCSEs What will I achieve? • NVQ Level 3 skills necessary for at grades A* to C. • Award in Personal Progress employment and progressing • Advanced Apprenticeship • Diploma in Personal Progress with . Entry Next steps • Entry Level Progression Pathway 3 GCSEs grades A* to D or equivalent Entry • Degree studies Level 1 qualification, plus College • Employment Next steps 2 GCSEs grades E to G or a vocational assessments. • Next step in Entry Level courses entry qualification, plus College • Level 1 courses assessments. What will I achieve? • Employment • Level 2 Diploma What will I achieve? • NVQ Level 2 • Level 1 Diploma • Apprenticeship Progress • NVQ Level 1 • Foundation Learning Next steps Progress to Level 1 • Level 3 courses to Level 3 Next steps • Employment • Level 2 courses • Employment

Progress to Level 2

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BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

Course Code: 8908Q This course is taught in classrooms, Duration: 1 Year specialist workshops and supported Location: Watford campus by visits to exhibitions and galleries. Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate As your confidence and ability in Skills for Working Life, a portfolio in your artistic talent grows, of work and a range of assessments you are encouraged to focus on at interview. the many career opportunities available to you in the art, Art and design begins with raw design and media industries. creativity and this course is the Art and design encompasses a perfect opportunity to hone variety of fields, including graphic and channel that imagination. design, photography, web design, Designed to provide students with illustration, fashion and textiles a broad based introduction to art – so there are many different Creative skills and design, this course gives you career options available whether the opportunity to explore your your next step is to continue artistic talents and discover which your education at a higher level aspects you would like to develop. or go into the world of work. The emphasis throughout this course Further study is on creativity. Students develop their skills using a variety of materials On successful completion of the and techniques on projects designed Level 1 Programme you can progress to expand their artistic ideas. to the BTEC Level 2 in Art and Design. Alternatively you might You will develop your portfolio want to seek employment in the of art and design work as Art or Design sector or move on to you study units in: a related vocational programme. • Drawing and painting Build your portfolio • Sculpture Workshop practice • Printmaking • Photography • Graphic Design • 3-D design • Textiles • History of arts and media

“All that hard work paid off, got 3 distinctions for my assignment today #Art and #design @whertscollege #feelinggood!!!” @ChantelVenessa Art and Design: Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Media

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BTEC Diploma in BTEC Extended BTEC Extended Art and Design Diploma in Art Diploma in and Design 3D Design

Course Code: 8500 Further study Course Code: 8508S Course Code: 0006S Second year projects will build Duration: 1 Year On successful completion of the Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years on the skills you have learnt Location: Watford campus course you may be able to progress Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus and give you the opportunity to work on varied projects and Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or onto a Level 3 Extended National Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including enhance your portfolio, ready for successful completion of Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design, Graphic English or maths or Level 2 Diploma English or maths or Level 2 Diploma application to higher education. programme, a portfolio of work Design, Fashion and Textiles or plus portfolio of work and a range plus portfolio of work and a range other Art and Design Extended and a range of assessments of relevant assessments at interview. of relevant assessments at interview. Further study at interview. National Diploma subject. All of which open up opportunities BA Hons, Foundation Degree Take your passion for art and design to work in a wide variety of art Of all of the areas of industry with or HND in 3D specialisms. Art and design is a vast industry to the next level with this two year and fashion based industries. an artistic background 3D design that allows people to work with an course that sets you up for university Possible careers is one of the fastest growing, array of materials and mediums. study. The Extended Diploma is a Possible careers providing you with some particularly Junior level in product, furniture, If you enjoy art and design this two year practical course with the With further training or exciting vocational opportunities. interior or spatial design, model course will give your creative side a same value in UCAS points as three study, students can consider making, architecture, theatre and run out and help you develop solid A levels. The first year gives you the 3D art and design involves a range of careers in: jewellery making. Other possible artistic foundations, finding the freedom to experiment with a variety designing and making for the careers include set, prop and • Graphic Design area that best suits your talents. of materials and techniques. You real world, allowing you to special effects design, transport are encouraged to adopt an open- transform your ideas into creative, This course is a great starting • Illustration design or computer-based design. minded approach to your work, to innovative and intelligent, life point for those who would like to • Fashion and Textiles develop ideas and to solve problems. enhancing solutions. 3D art and study art and design at a higher • Three Dimensional Design design can be expressive and level. Offering a broad introduction • Interior Design For the second year students personal, functional and technical. to vocational art and design, the choose to specialise in one Central to this is developing an course will help you progress of the following areas: understanding of form, structure into work with an employability- and space and the use of drawing, focused approach with a brief • 3D design digital and model making skills based structure to units such as: • Textiles and Fashion to communicate your ideas. • Develop an Art and • Fine Art Design Portfolio This course will give you a wide • Graphic Design knowledge of technology, materials, Developing skills by working on • Illustration manufacturing processes and briefs in: an understanding of business The second year concentrates on and marketing. You will have • Fashion the skills needed for your chosen the opportunity to use specialist area leading to the building of a • Graphic Design workshops and to explore a wide portfolio of work and develops your • 3D Design range of materials including plastic, “My course had a strong focus confidence in communicating ideas, metal and wood. Students have • Textile opinions and creativity in this field. the opportunity to appreciate the on industry experience and This is underpinned by a programme • Photography work of other artists and designers, of Art and Design History, Contextual • Visual Arts and to learn about associated work-based learning. This Studies and Professional Practice. professional practice supported • Specialist pathways in There will be visits to galleries and encouraged me to work as through industrial visits and Art and Design museums to support your studies. visits to galleries and museums. a part-time junior designer The course includes visits Further study Modules studied will include: to a number of galleries and BA Hons, Foundation degree or HND • Product design while I study.” exhibitions where you will learn in a related Art and Design subject. • Design for stage, film or TV to look at and record the work Lucy Keeble, of other artists and designers. Possible careers • Interior and architectural design Design careers in fashion, textiles, • Furniture and model-making Foundation degree Graphic Design product, interior or furniture design and model-making, illustration, graphics, packaging or computer based design and fine art.

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BTEC Extended BTEC Extended BTEC Extended BTEC Extended BTEC Extended Diploma in Diploma in Fashion Diploma in Fine Art Diploma in Art Diploma in Textiles Graphic Design and Clothing for Digital Media for Fashion and Interiors

Course Code: 0005S Over the two years you will Course Code: 4604S Course Code: 8799S Course Code: 0007S Course Code: 4605S Duration: 2 Years study 18 units including: Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus • Publicity and publishing Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including • Branding and identity Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English or maths or Level 2 Diploma • Packaging English or maths or Level 2 Diploma English or maths or Level 2 Diploma English or maths or Level 2 Diploma English or maths or Level 2 Diploma plus portfolio of work and a range plus portfolio of work and a range plus portfolio of work and a range plus portfolio of work and a range plus portfolio of work and a range of relevant assessments at interview. • Photography of relevant assessments at interview. of relevant assessments at interview. of relevant assessments at interview. of relevant assessments at interview. • Typography A career in graphic design will • Computer imaging Fashion is big news and even bigger Fine art is a diverse and varied Digital technology has transformed This course offers you the always provide exciting challenges business and is one of the fastest area of art and design and involves the way media products are opportunity to develop and • Illustration/Image making as technology continues to progress growing and most exciting industries learning by exploring ideas. It enables produced and consumed. From expand your creativity in textiles at such a pace, but the core skills • Historical and contextual studies in the world. This course looks at you to explore areas that interest uploading and downloading amateur techniques and equip you with a remain the same. This course is every aspect of the industry from you and to use an incredibly broad videos on YouTube to creating huge range of technical skills, aesthetic There will be a range of visits to diverse and stimulating and will designing and making garments to range of media and materials such cross-media campaigns, nearly and commercial awareness. galleries and museums throughout develop your creative ability, skills managing the catwalk. It is designed as oil paints, printmaking animation, every person and company uses the course to support your studies. It is based in textile design and and awareness in this exciting to take you through a comprehensive photography and installation. You will digital media to access information In the second year the work is manipulation and delivery is communication specialism. range of different fashion and research and reflect on your ideas, for entertainment, advertising and more specialist and students work structured to allow you the design techniques and disciplines, plan your projects and document marketing or social networking. You will explore a wide range of towards a final major project. opportunity to focus on a wide options within Graphic Design, either in preparation for study at a the development of your work. This course will accelerate your range of applications including encompassing traditional and Further study higher level or future employment. Fine art is also for students that progress towards a career in textiles for fashion, for interior digital design, produce a varied Successful completion of the You will explore your creativity wish to study animation, illustration this fast changing world giving design or as fine art and crafts with and sophisticated portfolio course will allow progression to and ideas through a range of and photography at a higher you access to expert tuition and a strong emphasis on drawing skills, of work preparing you for an employment or higher education projects, starting by learning the level. The key requirement is that specialist facilities. You will build opening a range of career options. in the following areas: graphic exciting career in design. basic skills required for this exciting you are passionate about art and a portfolio of work both digital Students are encouraged to design, advertising, typography, You will be taught by staff who are industry. Including design, fashion enjoy developing your own ideas and sketchbook based whilst you experiment with a wide range of packaging, multimedia, visual all design or media practitioners illustration, garment construction, and direction within a project. explore and experiment with a broad conventional and non-traditional imaging, animation and illustration. in well-equipped studios using surface decoration and business All the projects enable students range of media, including drawing materials, techniques and processes and computer aided design to develop individual portfolio and life drawing, the use of colour, the latest Adobe software. You Possible careers including fabric manipulation, will receive one-to-one support accessories/jewellery. There will work. You will study modules in: form, design and photography. printing and embroidery. Graphic design, advertising, and guidance including a personal be visits and trips to galleries and • Drawing and painting You will be set projects and illustration, packaging and You will undertake specialised tutor, with continuous assessment museums throughout the course. assignments to complete along computer-based design. • Sculpture and ceramics projects for interior and fashion throughout the course so you always In the second year you will use with workshop activities, learning • Printmaking products with both commercial know how well you are progressing. your skills to develop a personal about the digital industry, including and craft outcomes, including • Digital imaging and photography style through design research video production, animation wallpaper and wrapping paper and product development. The • Traditional values and skills and how artists and designers design, shoes, bags and accessories, course will conclude with the alongside contemporary work in the digital industry. toy design, t-shirt design and opportunity to design a Collection means of expression You will learn: fashion illustration. Relevant visits to and organise the fashion show. galleries/museums will be arranged Work is continually assessed and our • 3D animation to underpin lecturing, as well as Further study specialist staff will guide students • Video editing visiting specialists from industry. through their future career choices Successful completion of the course • Web design will provide the same academic and other progression routes. Visits Further study to galleries and museums will be • Draw/Life drawing value as three A levels and will give Foundation degree or BA Honours arranged throughout the course. you the points you need to progress Further study in a fashion and textile specialism. onto a degree course in Fashion Further study Design or related specialism. Foundation Degree or BA Possible careers BA, Foundation Degree in Fine Art, (Hons) Degree in 2D and 3D Varied career opportunities Possible careers Illustration, Theatre Special Effects, animation, visual effects and “Went to the West Herts including textile designer, interior Fashion Design and Marketing. games character design. art show today, the art Employment in the fashion stylist, illustrator, freelance industry, designer, production students are really Possible careers Possible careers artist and craft designer. talented :-D” assistant, fashion illustrator, buyer, costume design and Fine Art and Illustration practice. Design or media industry, web @WillOHara3117h starting up your own business. design, games design or animation.

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EdExcel Fashion and Graphic Design – Illustration – Foundation Diploma Textiles – Foundation Foundation in Art and Design Foundation Degree degree Degree

Course Code: 0358 In the final phase of the course Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 1 Year you will present a written proposal Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus that will form the basis of your final Entry: 120 points, including one Entry: 120 points, including one Entry: 120 points, including one project in your chosen specialism. Entry: GCSE maths and English GCE A level or equivalent. Plus GCE A level or equivalent. Plus GCE A level or equivalent. Plus Throughout the course there will (A*–C), 200 UCAS points obtained 4 GCSEs at grade C or above 4 GCSEs at grade C or above 4 GCSEs at grade C or above be visits by external artists and from AS/A2 levels, Extended including English, maths and a including English, maths and a including English, maths and a designers providing a theoretical Diploma or equivalent. In special portfolio of work. Applications portfolio of work. Applications portfolio of work. Applications are understanding alongside the cases these qualifications may be need to be made via UCAS. are made via UCAS. made via UCAS. development of your practical skills. waived. Applicants will be invited UCAS Code: W232 FdA/FT UCAS Code: W216 FdA/GrD UCAS Code: W220 FdA/Illus Your studies are supported by trips to attend an interview and show to galleries and a 4–7 day trip to a Institution Code: HERTS H36 Institution Code: HERTS H36 Institution Code: HERTS H36 a portfolio of work. International major European city (e.g. Berlin). Campus Code: W Campus Code: W Campus Code: W and mature students who do not necessarily hold these qualifications Further study Develop your creative and Ideas are at the heart of this course On this course you will develop are also welcome to apply. BA Hons, Foundation degree or technical skills in fashion and and there is a strong emphasis a thorough grounding in the HND in Art and Design specialisms. textiles to a very high level. on practical experimental work. key concepts and practical skills Hone your skills and build a required for a career in Illustration. portfolio to match your talents Possible careers You will study core modules such Vocational projects will inspire as Creative Languages, Cultural you to provide communication You will learn to be a forward on this one year course that Design industry, applied arts, Context, Skills Processes and and design solutions in the areas of thinking, motivated and talented provides you with the perfect freelance artist or designer Technologies and Entrepreneurship publishing, advertising, corporate illustrator able to respond to platform for higher education. and art education. the needs of the industry. Many degree programmes and will have the opportunity work, publicity information and require substantial portfolios as to put theoretical knowledge new and emerging media. Learn to interpret a brief, and work part of the entry requirements; into practice through a range You will be challenged to respond to with a wide variety of illustration this course will help you achieve of vocational projects. vocational-based briefs in a creative techniques and media, including that as well as extending your You will also be able to unleash your and considered way, evaluating and drawing, painting, printmaking, experience of creating, analysing creativity through Fashion Design, analysing your work as you progress. mixed media and digital processes. and presenting art and design. Fashion Illustration, Pattern and Through contextual studies, ongoing This course will develop both your The course emphasises a broad, Garment Construction, Stitched, seminars and professional lecture creative and technical skills and at all experimental approach to various Knitted and Printed Textiles. programmes you will be introduced stages you will be taught how to use art and design practices. Through There is a strong emphasis to the issues of analysis, aesthetic established and emerging media. the projects you undertake on practical experiment at work and theoretical frameworks as used You will be introduced to the issues you will experience a range in all fields and you will be asked in this industry. Emphasis is placed of analysis, aesthetic and theoretical of ideas, materials, processes to respond to design briefs on work-based learning and you frameworks as used in this industry. and technologies, enabling you in a creative and considered will be encouraged to find work You will gain an excellent to then identify and explore way, evaluating your own placements and job shadowing understanding of employment your preferred degree with work as you progress. with industry professionals. practices and a sound knowledge the support of experienced Visiting lecturers and visits to You will be working in teams to of how to promote and market staff. You will study units in: exhibitions, manufacturing units simulate industry practice across the your work. • Drawing and painting and design studios will all bring two years and hone your presentation Further study • Sculpture and 3D Design this subject to life for you. and communication skills. On completion of your Foundation • Photography and Video Further study Further study degree you will have the “The banner I designed • Graphics You may apply to the final year On successful completion of your qualifications to progress directly is up at West Herts of a relevant Art, Design or Foundation degree you can progress into employment or continue your • Costume College!!!” Media BA Honours degree directly into employment or apply studies by applying to join the final • Computer generated or will have the qualifications to top up to a BA Honours degree year of a BA, BSc (Hons) degree @23JoshCampbell art and design to work in this industry. in related subjects such as Graphic in Graphic Design, Illustration or Design or Illustration at University. an Art and Design based degree.

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BTEC Diploma BTEC Diploma in Business in Business Administration

Course Code: 0277Q Course Code: 0278 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including in Skills for Working Life and a English, or successful completion of range of assessments at interview. Level 1 programme and a range of assessments at interview. This practical and creative course is Communication an exciting introduction to working in Are you ready to take the world skills the world of business. Kick start your of business by storm? If you love training for a job in administration TV shows like The Apprentice and within a range of organisations, Dragons’ Den, then this is the course such as retail, banking, insurance for you. You’ll develop knowledge and the travel industry. You will gain and skills crucial for success in an understanding of the functions the business and finance industry of business administration, how to and explore the exciting careers behave in an office environment opportunities available to you. and how to use office equipment. You will study units in: This course is designed to develop your employability skills • Business purposes including time management, • Business organisations communication skills and teamwork. • Financial forecasting for business Management Financial forecasting You will study units in: • People in organisations • Working in business • Verbal and non-verbal and administration communications • Creating business documents • Personal selling • Supporting business meetings • Customer relations • Communicating electronically • Business online • Managing your health at work • Business enterprise • Job opportunities in business administration You’ll be taught by our highly skilled team of staff who will pass • Welcoming visitors on their skills, industry knowledge Tuition is combined with guided and experience to you. assignments, personal study, Further study research, and practical workshops. You could go on to an Extended Further study Diploma course in subjects such as You could progress on to a Level 2 Business, ICT or Travel and Tourism. Customer Diploma course in subjects such as Possible careers relations Business, ICT, or Travel and Tourism. Sales, buying, finance Possible careers or administration and Almost every kind of company and general office work. organisation in the UK employs administrative assistants, so once you’re experienced you could work anywhere, from a small business to a large employer such as the civil service or NHS.

Business Studies: Business, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Customer Service, Administration

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BTEC Extended Business – Diploma in Business Foundation Degree

Course Code: 0274S In year two you will have the Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years opportunity to follow your passions Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus within business with a choice Entry: 120 points, including one of pathways which include: Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including GCE A level or equivalent, plus English, or Level 2 Diploma and a Business Enterprise 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and maths or range of relevant assessments Units include: starting a equivalent. Applications should at interview. small business, international be made via UCAS. business and exploring creative This popular course has been product promotion. UCAS Code: developed to introduce you to Business exciting pathways with a solid Finance – N101 FdA/Bus grounding in business skills. You will Units include: management Business with Accounting develop a range of skills, knowledge accounting, exploring business, – N1N3 FdA/BusFin and personal qualities essential for the economic environment and Business with HRM career development and progression financial accounting. You will need – N1N6 FdA/BusHR within the business sector. GCSE maths for this speciality. Business with Information Systems The course units are practical Human Resource Management – N1I2 and theoretical and realistically Units include: Understanding Business with Marketing reflect the demands made my employment law, human – N1N5 FdA/BusMkt modern businesses globally. You’ll resource management in get the opportunity to set up and Business with Law businesses and how to improve run your own business, selling a – N1MC FdA/BWL performance in the workplace. product that you have created. Institution Code: HERTS H36 You will learn to cope with change, Law Campus Code: W how to remain competitive and Units include: aspects of civil liability discover how outside factors such for business, criminal law relating On this programme you will as new technologies, consumer to business and understanding cover core business modules trends, environmental issues or legal aspects of administration. to increase your understanding globalisation can affect a business. of the world of business and Your assessments will be an Marketing will have the opportunity to exciting mix of report writing, Units include: creative product specialise in your field of interest presentations, creating newsletters, promotion, internet marketing based on the subjects listed: observed role plays, group activities and relationship marketing. • Accounting and time constrained tasks. Further study • Marketing “The jobs I’ve had since Over the two years, you will You might like to study a career • Human Resource Management study 18 units in total. In year focused Foundation Degrees • Law graduating would not have one you will study nine units in business and other subjects that will introduce you to the • Information systems which are available at West Herts been possible if I didn’t have specialisms that are available to College. Over 80% of our students In addition you will take several you in year two. These are: the support from my lecturers.” progress to university to study workbased related modules, • The business environment a BA/BSc (Hons) degree. maximising your potential • Business resources for further study or work. Katie Stratford,

• Introduction to marketing Further study Foundation degree Business • Business communication On completion you can apply • Introduction to accounting to university to complete your studies to Honours degree level • Recruitment and achieving a BA or BSc (Hons) in selection in business Business or a related subject or • Aspects of contract you will have the qualifications and business law to enter a professional career. • Website design strategy • Developing teams in business

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BTEC Diploma CACHE Certificate in Caring in Working with for Children Children and Young People

Course Code: 9033Q Course Code: 0306 These will give you a sound Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year understanding of the skills, Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus knowledge and practical experience needed to work Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or as a Level 2 practitioner, for in Skills for Working Life, a range of successful completion of Level 1 example as a nursery assistant. relevant assessments at interview programme. Range of relevant and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring assessments and a DBS (Disclosure Further study Service) check. and Barring Service) check. CACHE Children and Young People’s Workforce and CACHE Did you know that according to the If you’re interested in the Extended Diploma, BTEC Level World Health Organisation, “High development of young children 3 Extended Diploma in Health quality childcare and early childhood and want to work as a child carer and Social Care (MERIT grade education can improve children’s or childminder this course is a required), NVQ in Children’s Care chances for success in later life”? great start or progression from Learning and Development. If you’re interested in the the Level 1 course. This is a very Possible careers development of babies and young rewarding career and the support children this is a great course to start it offers can be essential for Nursery, crèche or pre-school to begin the progression towards parents who want to maintain their assistant or mother’s help. joining the children’s workforce. You careers while raising their family. should be outgoing, hardworking, The course is taught with a mixture Assessed placements have good communication skills and of theoretical study in the classroom Creative activities be able to work as part of a team. and practical study including Communication skills Areas of study include: practical work experience working with adults and children with children in the age range 0–7 • Children learning through years. Assessment is through written everyday experiences assignments, and the professional • Physical activities for children placements you will attend. • Creative activities for children You will study the following units: • Musical experiences for children • Maintain and support relationships • Respecting children with children and young people • Support creativity for Our highly skilled team of staff young children will pass on years of industry knowledge and experience to • Introduction to personal you and you’ll complete at least development in health, social 15 hours in a placement. care or children’s settings

Further study CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children and Young People, Apprenticeship in Early Years Care or Adult Care or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care. “Last day of college Possible careers today before Summer break. Been amazing Assistant in childcare first year!! environments such as pre-school @whertscollege” groups, out of school groups or other childcare settings. @marcus_gomezz1h

Care and Early Years: Social Care and Health, Early Years Development, Teaching, Learning

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BTEC Diploma BTEC Diploma CACHE Diploma in BTEC Extended in Health and in Health and Health and Social Diploma in Health Social Care Social Care Care (Adults) and Social Care

Course Code: 2505Q Course Code: 8556 Course Code: 8567 Course Code: 2502S Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) or Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including in Skills for Working Life, a range of successful completion of Level 1 English language or Level 2 English language or Level 2 relevant assessments at interview programme. Range of relevant Diploma in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health and Social Care, and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring assessments and a DBS (Disclosure a range of relevant assessments at a range of relevant assessments at Service) check. and Barring Service) check. interview and a DBS (Disclosure interview and a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. and Barring Service) check. Are you a caring person? Do Health and Social Care is a very you find yourself looking after rewarding profession which provides Working in social care will give Health and Social Care is a very others? Would you like to have a you with the opportunity to care you the opportunity to help many rewarding profession which provides warm and rewarding career? This for others and make a positive different people lead fulfilling lives. you with the opportunity to care is the ideal qualification to give difference to people’s lives. It’s hard work, demanding and for others and make a positive challenging. It’s also rewarding, difference to people’s lives. you a start in an industry that This course will help you to develop satisfying and worthwhile. This offers so many opportunities. your understanding and knowledge This academic course requires practical course will help you This course is designed to give you of Health & Social Care and introduce total commitment, and is a develop the knowledge and skills a solid grounding in health and you to a range of skills which are recognised entry qualification you need to work with adults in social care in order to progress to highly valued by employers. It offers into university. While there are no health and social care environments. Level 2. You will learn about job practical experience, through work exams, successful assessments It covers a wide range of areas opportunities in health and social placements and develop knowledge, and a 90% work placement including supporting individuals care, personal care, managing your understanding and skills relevant attendance record is required. It with their physical and emotional health at work, promoting healthy to your specific area of work. provides a good basis in which to care, daily living needs and health eating, the physical care of children progress on to more advanced You will study eight units including: care procedures and legislation. aged 0–3, children’s learning, self- work-related qualifications. • Lifespan development assessment and positive attitudes. It has three pathways to choose from: You will study 20 units covering a • Individual needs Topics you will study include: • Generic Health and Social Care broad range of topics including: • Working in Health and Social Care • Communicating in the Health • Dementia • Developing effective and Social Care sector communication within • Personal care for adults • Learning Disability Health and Social Care and children • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care You will study nine mandatory units • Sociological and psychological • Leisure activities for and ten specialist units, examples perspectives adults and children For students looking to pursue of the modules you will study are: a career in nursing, hospital • Fundamentals of anatomy • Creative activities for • The role of the health and work placements within the NHS and physiology adults and children social care worker may be able to be arranged. • Research methodology for • Promote person-centred You will also be required to Health and Social Care successfully complete work Further study approaches in health • Caring for children and experience in a care setting and Students can progress onto the and social care young people be able to study for the Personal BTEC Extended Diploma in Health • Understand the process and and Social Development. and Social Care or with further experience of dementia training or study, go into careers Further study • Understand the context Further study such as social work, residential A variety of careers or courses of supporting individuals You can continue your education with care management, housing at university including nursing, with learning disabilities a Level 2 course in Early Years or Care. and the probation service. occupational and physiotherapy, education studies, social Possible careers Possible careers Possible careers work, paramedic sciences, With further training and study If you wanted to get a job straight Care assistants in residential settings youth services, psychology, you will have the ability and away you could work in registered or supported living, healthcare criminology and counselling. the skills to work in an Early care homes, housing, community support workers in community Years or Care setting. work and the voluntary sector, and primary care environments, Possible careers classroom support, hospitals healthcare assistants in acute Health care, social work, teaching, and Primary Care Trusts. health environments, care support police or ambulance services, workers in domiciliary services. adult and child specialist support work, childcare and education.

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Children and Early Years – btec Higher Young People’s Foundation national diploma Workforce Degree in health and Diploma social care

Course Code: 0307 Course Code: 8830 Course Code: 0300 Duration: 1 year Duration: 2 Years (part time) Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford Campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry Qualifications: A minimum Entry: 120 points including Level Entry: 120 UCAS points, which of 4 GCSEs at Grades A*–C, 3 Childcare qualification plus must be made up of at least one including English Language or GCSE English and maths at grade full A level grade D or above, or Level 2 programme in a related C or above. At least two years’ BTEC National Diploma in Health a subject. Satisfactory enhanced experience (voluntary or paid) and Social Care PPP or above, or Disclosure and Barring Service working with children in the age CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare (DBS) check. range of 0–8 years. Plus a signed and Education grade E or above, statement from your manager or plus English and maths GCSE at You will develop the high level of head teacher and enhanced DBS grade C or above or equivalent. All professionalism that work with screening is required. Applications students are required to undergo young children requires. You will should be made online to the an enhanced Disclosure and Barring gain new skills and knowledge that University of . Service check. will help you in your every day life as well as your professional work. On this exciting course you will This sought-after HND gives You will attend college for the build on your current experience you the opportunity to obtain equivalent of two days per week, in working with children. Legal a Higher National Certificate spread over three days and a further and professional skills, managing at the end of year one. two days will be spent gaining activities for children, professional This course will provide you with practical work experience in an early diversity and curriculum an opportunity to develop high years setting. You will also complete frameworks are just a few of the level skills in Health and Social Functional Skills to improve your modules you will be studying Care. The course allows you to English, maths and ICT skills. at a higher education level. apply theories of practice to your Examples of subject areas include: This course has been developed in work experience. To be successful full consultation with employers, and you need to complete 200 hours • Working together for the benefit is both acknowledged by the DfES as in a relevant setting, in addition to of children and young people Sure Start Recognised and endorsed your taught classes in college. • Promoting child and young by the major players in the industry. Units include: person development This course may be changing in 2012. • Communicating in health and • Understanding how to safeguard For more information please contact social care organisations the well-being of children, young the college. people and others involved • Principles of health and “Definitely recommend the Further study social care practice • Promoting equality and college to anyone, my tutor inclusion in children and young This programme will prepare you • Personal and professional people’s settings for progression to the final year development is fantastic, she is one of the of a BA Honours Degree or an • Engaging in personal • The sociological context EYPS qualification. A small number of health and social care best of the best of the best!” development in children and of students who meet specific young people’s settings criteria can also gain qualified • Safeguarding in health teacher status by entering the and social care BTEC Diploma in Health and Possible careers third year of a BEd programme. • Physiological principles Social Care, Student survey 2013 You can progress to become for health and social care a nursery practitioner, • Psychology for health playgroup leader, teaching and social care assistant or crèche worker. Further study On successful completion of your HND, you may be able to top up to a relevant Honours degree with another year or two years at university.

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Plastering – Plastering – Plastering: Construction Construction Solid Work – Diploma Diploma Construction Diploma

Course Code: 0242 Course Code: 0255 Course Code: 0282 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Dacorum Location: Dacorum Location: Dacorum Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) in English Entry: Successful completion Entry: Successful completion and maths or Certificate in Skills of the Level 1 Diploma in of the Level 2 Diploma in for Working Life and a range of Plastering and a range of relevant Plastering, and a range of relevant assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

Not only is construction a timeless As a plasterer, a good head for Plastering offers plenty of industry it is a sector on the up heights is important and you’ll challenges, working with a variety growing at its fastest rate for six need to become an expert at of people across renovation and years (OECD, September 2013). This using the specialist tools of the new builds – this course will fine- Level 1 programme is a great way trade. Good attention to detail is tune the skills you already have to take your first steps in a career essential as interior and finishing and set you up for a great career. Build work Organise Working-site in construction. It enables you to jobs need people who are able relationships resources environment As a plasterer, you’ll be applying develop the skills and confidence to to plan effectively, have creative different kinds of plaster to internal progress in college and into work. skills and who can use basic maths, walls and ceilings so that they This is a basic introductory course volumes and measurements. are ready for decorating. You covering the practical and job related Job opportunities are vast as the could also cover outside walls knowledge for a career in plastering. interiors and finishing trade covers with coatings, such as sand and You will be assessed for your English such a wide scope of careers. cement render or pebble-dash. and maths and work at the level Most people know one part of This course continues on from that’s right for you. The course is the plasterer’s work: applying wet the Level 2 Diploma in Plastering workshop and classroom based and finishes to walls, ceiling and floors. developing your skills and you will study the following units: This is called solid plastering. That’s knowledge to a higher level and • Prepare background surfaces by no means all they do, though. offering you the opportunity to and plaster materials There’s also fibrous plastering, specialise in solid plastering. Solid which involves making ornamental • Apply plaster materials to plasterers are in-demand and the plasterwork in a workshop or on site. internal backgrounds need for their expertise is rising This course is aimed at students who daily. You will study units in: • Produce components from moulds have a relevant Level 1 qualification • Apply plaster materials to produce • Form sand and cement screeds or who are 19 or over, it is also complex internal surfaces suitable for students with some Most people know one part of the • Apply render to produce experience in their chosen trade. plasterer’s work; applying wet finishes complex external surfaces The course consists of practical to walls, ceilings and floors. This is tasks and theory assignments and • Prepare and run in-situ moulds called solid plastering. There is also you will study the following units: fibrous plastering, which involves Assessment will be an on-going making ornamental plasterwork in • Apply plaster materials process. You may be assessed a workshop or on site; the kind of to internal surfaces through practical demonstration, plasterwork you see on the ceilings of • Fix dry lining and plasterboard oral questioning, assignment/project decorative buildings. As a plasterer products to interiors work, written tests and simulation. you will need a good head for heights, • Apply render materials Possible careers good attention to detail and be a good to external surfaces team player. All students are required Students from this course have to wear appropriate protective • Form sand and cement screeds successfully joined the construction equipment in the workshops, • Position and secure fibrous industry as site plasterers or including safety boots and overalls. plaster components independent plasterers.

Further study Further study After successful completion of After successful completion your course you may be able of the course you may be able to continue your studies on a to continue your studies on a Construction Skills: Level 2 Diploma in Plastering. Level 3 Diploma in Plastering. Plastering, Brickwork, Carpentry, Maintenance, Repair

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Brickwork – Brickwork – Brickwork – Construction Construction Construction Diploma Diploma Diploma

Course Code: 0241 Course Code: 0254 Course Code: 0284 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Dacorum Location: Dacorum Location: Dacorum Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) in English Entry: Successful completion Entry: Successful completion and maths or Certificate in Skills of the Level 1 Diploma in of the Level 2 Diploma in for Working Life and a range of Brickwork and a range of relevant Brickwork, and a range of relevant assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

Lay the foundations for a great Construction is a booming This Level 3 Brickwork course career in an essential industry with industry and needs more qualified will provide you with the training this introduction to brickwork. tradespeople to meet demand. To and experience you will require to Bricklayers don’t just build and be a bricklayer you will need to be develop advanced brickwork skills repair walls, they work with many practical, able to work at heights to an industry-recognised standard, different materials and tools, using and enjoy working outdoors. along with the additional skills various techniques, to produce This course builds on the knowledge required for supervisory roles. creative structures and buildings gained from the Level 1 Diploma and Following on from the Level 2 suitable for a specific purpose that will help you develop a wide range Diploma in Brickwork, you will will be admired for years to come. of skills including how to interpret further develop your skills and learn This Level 1 Diploma is a foundation working drawings, build solid walling, new techniques in Brickwork. qualification and will give you the cavity walling and masonry cladding. You will cover the following units: underpinning knowledge you need Our highly experienced staff will • Repair and maintain to prepare you for further study or support you and give practical masonry structures work in this booming industry. The demonstrations of all the essential • Construct complex course is workshop and classroom skills and elements required for each masonry structures based and you will study units in: unit in the trade for you to practice • Setting out for basic before completing a portfolio of • Construct decorative features masonry structures work. This will be underpinned • Analysing technical with theory work in the classroom • Mix construction materials information, quantities and and will lead to a phase test to communication with others • Construct block walling complete the qualification. This course is workshop • Construct brick walling You will study the following units: and classroom based. • Construct cavity walling • Construct masonry cladding Further study • Set out masonry structures Further study Following your successful • Construct solid walling After successful completion completion of this course you incorporating isolated of this course you may be able can continue to progress your Excellent employability and attached piers to continue your studies on a studies at a higher level or find The construction industry needs: Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork. • Construct cavity walling employment within the industry. forming masonry structures • 2,750 Bricklayers by 2016 – earn 23k when you qualify

Further study • 3,700 Plasterers by 2017 – earn £25k when you qualify After successful completion • 16,050 Carpenters in the next five years – with of the course you will be able qualifications and experience earn up to £30k to continue your studies on an Advanced Construction Source: Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Award – Brickwork Level 3.

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Carpentry – Site Carpentry – Site Carpentry – Construction Construction Construction Diploma Diploma Diploma

Course Code: 0281 You need to have an eye for Course Code: 0293 Course Code: 0304 Duration: 1 Year detail and good maths skills for Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Dacorum measuring and working out angles. Location: Dacorum Location: Dacorum As a carpenter you’ll need to follow Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) in English Entry: Successful completion of Entry: Successful completion of technical drawings and plans. and maths or Certificate in Skills the Level 1 Diploma, plus a range of the Level 2 Diploma, plus a range of for Working Life and a range of You will study the following units: relevant assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. assessments at interview. • Knowledge of construction Applicants must have previous Applicants must have previous technology carpentry experience. carpentry experience. Carpentry is a great way to • Prepare and use carpentry and combine industry and creativity. joinery portable power tools The course is a practical, work Carpentry is a great trade to learn, If you enjoy making things and related course. Learning is achieved once you’re trained and qualified are looking for a practical career • Produce woodworking joints by completing projects and the skills you’ve developed are very this could be the course for you. • Health, safety and welfare assignments that are based on flexible and can be used in a range Carpenters and joiners make and in construction realistic workplace situations and of career paths. It’s also a really install wooden fixtures and fittings activities. It introduces you to the satisfying job to do, you get to as part of construction projects. Further study employment area you have chosen work with your hands, building and This course will allow you to Following successful completion and provides a good basis to go on repairing new objects and structures. gain a foundation qualification of this course you may be able to a more advanced work-related This course will provide you with in carpentry and joinery. to progress your studies on the qualification. This course will the practical skills and knowledge Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry. You allow you to gain an intermediate Our tutors have many years of needed to gain a Level 3 qualification can also find employment in an qualification in carpentry and joinery. experience as carpenters and joiners and become a carpenter. Also you’ll assistant position in a carpentry as well as being qualified teachers. You will cover the following units: develop an understanding of the or construction environment. • Carry out first and second diversity and complexity within the During the early weeks you will build fixing operations Construction Industry. You’ll explore up your skills in bench work and the roles and responsibilities of the • Understanding construction a series of Carpentry and joinery people who work in the industry and technology practical tasks. Once achieved you your possible career routes. You’ll can then progress onto a series of • Understand information, also look at built environment and practical tests. Once these have been quantities and communication the wider issues of sustainability completed, you will then be able • Prepare and use carpentry and and the impact the Construction to go on and study more specific joinery portable power tools Industry has on the environment. carpentry and joinery exercises. You will study the following units: Further study • Analysing technical information, Following successful completion quantities and communication of this course you may be able “The fact that the tutors • Analysing the construction to progress your studies on an industry and built environment advanced carpentry programme have worked in the industry at Level 3, or into industry where • Erect complex structural with the appropriate experience carcassing components means they’ve been easy to you could gather evidence to Assessment will be through learn from and really helpful build a portfolio for a National practical and job knowledge tests. Vocational Qualification at Level 2. in finding work.” Further study Following your successful Bruno Batista completion of this course you may continue to progress your Plastering Level 3 studies at a higher level in general “Can’t wait till tomorrow technical construction or find I can finally go back to employment within the industry. @whertscollege #yaaay” @connorfrear21h

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Diploma in Electrical Electrical Electrical Installation C&G Installation C&G Installation Diploma in Electrical Diploma in Electrical Installation (Buildings Installation (Buildings and Structures) and Structures)

Course Code: 9981 Course Code: 8916 Course Code: 8816 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Building Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus services Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including maths and science or Certificate English, maths and science, colour English or maths or Level 2 Diploma, for Skills for Working Life, colour blindness test and a range of colour blindness test and a range of blindness test and a range of relevant assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. This qualification is a stepping Electricians work on a very wide This course is for people interested in stone to becoming a fully qualified range of projects, from bringing a career in the electrical installation electrician. The course allows you power to homes to taking part industry. The course covers basic to learn, develop and practise the in major engineering projects. aspects of electrical installation, for skills required for employment Tasks can range from transporting example in domestic properties. It and/or career progression in the data along fibre optic cables to includes theory work and practical. electrotechnology sector, although programming computer-controlled Electronics not as a fully qualified electrician. ‘intelligent’ buildings and factories. Units include: They can also work with renewable • Practical electrical installations This course provides a mixture of practical and theory lessons, technology, such as wind turbines • Health and safety enabling you to gain an all-round or photovoltaic systems that turn Installation • Basic electrical testing understanding of the electrical trade. the sun’s energy into electricity. and maintenance As an electrician you will face a On this course you will continue to range of practical challenges in your develop the skills and knowledge There are a number of practical day-to-day work and this is mirrored you learnt at Level 2 to gain an assessments together with in the way this course is taught. advanced knowledge of the electro- multiple choice exams. The course includes: technical industry. You will learn to Further study install, inspect and test equipment, • Electrical installation make sure that electrotechnical ELECTRICAL City and Guilds courses at theory/technology systems work, and find and fix faults. Level 2 in Electrical Installation. • Practical installation competencies Progression is not automatic and Units include: • Basic electronics INSTALLATION may be subject to entry tests. • Health and safety, inspection All work is carried out in • Testing and commissioning fully equipped site-simulated • Fault diagnosis and rectification & PLUMBING conditions. Work experience will also be supported. Site This course can help you gain simulated As well as the Electrical Installation the skills and knowledge you working Certificate it is possible to gain need to work in the electrical additional related qualifications installation industry. including English, maths and ICT. Possible careers Further study All areas of electrical installation including on-site jobs. Alarms, City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in electrical maintenance, heating Electrical Installation (Buildings and ventilation. and Structures), NVQ in Electrical Installation part time.

Possible careers All areas of electrical installation, including alarms, maintenance, heating and ventilation.

Electrical Installation and Plumbing: Electrics, Plumbing, Building Services

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Plumbing C&G Diploma in Diploma Plumbing Studies in Plumbing

Course Code: 9980 Course Code: 0247 Course Code: 0308 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including maths and science or Certificate maths, English and science, or Level English or maths or Level 2 for Skills for Working Life, colour 1 Diploma and a range of relevant Diploma and a range of relevant blindness test and a range of assessments at interview. assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. This qualification is ideal for students This course is for those who have Every household or business who want to work as plumbers or completed the Level 2 Diploma in needs to call on a plumber for help in other related disciplines in the Plumbing Studies and want a more now and again. This is a fantastic building services engineering sector. in depth knowledge in order to gain opportunity for you to learn about It is designed for students who entry into the Plumbing and Building installing all necessary plumbing are new to the plumbing industry, Services Engineering industry. equipment for domestic properties. providing you with the basic skills It will provide comprehensive and experience you need to progress This course covers the principles training in areas relating to principles within the plumbing sector. and practical aspects of domestic and requirements of environmental plumbing. You will gain the practical You will study a combination of technology systems, plumbing skills required for pipe bending and practical techniques and theory system installation planning, complex jointing, together with knowledge based applications that reinforce cold water systems, domestic hot of basic plumbing systems layout the practical elements of the course water, sanitation and drainage and installation. Cold and Hot water and undertake a wide variety of systems, central heating systems systems, all domestic aspects standard plumbing installation and domestic gas principles (please of plumbing, heating, sanitation, work. When you have successfully note this does not give accreditation electrical systems and lead work, completed this qualification you to practice gas installation). along with all the generic modules will be at an Improver/Plumber’s You will be assessed in college of health and safety, working Mate level within the industry. workshops and classrooms with relationships and energy efficiency, You will cover the following units: regular practical tests and the for the home and the work place. • Safety development of a written portfolio. After successfully completing this • Key principles course, you may be able to progress Further study on to the next level plumbing • Common plumbing processes A plumbing NVQ (subject to course, which will provide the skill’s • Cold water systems suitable employment). you’ll need to seek employment • Hot water systems Possible careers in the plumbing industry. • Above ground drainage Gain entry into the Plumbing There are a number of practical Did you know? • Central heating systems and Building Services assessments together with Engineering industry. multiple choice exams. • Electrical supply There are 29,000 plumbers needed

Further study • Environmental awareness by 2018, and on average a plumber City and Guilds courses at Level • Effective working relationships earns £30k per year? 2 in Plumbing. Progression This course is workshop and Source: Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is not automatic and may be classroom based and you will be subject to entry tests. assessed through practical skills tests, observations of you working, assignments, projects and an online assessments with City & Guilds.

Further study Level 2 NVQ subject to employment leading to Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing.

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BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (forensic science)

Course Code: 0268 • Forensic evidence Duration: 2 Years collection and analysis Location: Watford campus • Criminal investigation procedures Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including • Criminal investigation in practice English, maths and double Science, BTEC Level 2 Diploma or In the second year you have a further equivalent plus a range of relevant nine units to choose from including: assessments at interview. • Working in the science industry • Perceptions of science Embrace your love of science • Practical chemical analysis through a vocational setting and ready yourself for university or a • Physiology of human job you’ll love. This course is a great body systems fit for students with an adaptive • Criminology and inquisitive mind, even better • Criminal psychology if you have a passion for the role • Microbiological techniques science can play in the Criminal Justice System. You’ll need to • Chemistry for biology technicians be methodical, meticulous and • Applications of forensic ready to accept new challenges. psychology This course is your first step • Scientific investigations towards working within the field of Science, or Criminology and one Throughout your course your work which provides you with the basic will be continually assessed. skills and knowledge required to Further study further your study at university. On successful completion of As well as learning new methods your course you could progress of working you will find that to a BA/BSc honours degree in your communication skills will Forensic Science or related area. improve, as this is an important skill for any Forensic Scientist. You Possible careers will also learn how to assemble This course is broad enough so and process data while being that the knowledge and skills articulate about your findings. you learn will enable you to enter The course comprises of 19 varied many scientific technician posts. and interesting units of study, You may also like to consider which are an intriguing mix of continuing your studies at university both natural science and social to gain an Honours degree in a science, that enable students variety of related subjects. to gain both a theoretical and a Over 80% of students go on to practical feel for this fascinating university to study for careers and progressive field of study. ranging from Marine Biologist Units include: to Clinical Psychologist. • Fundamentals of science • Criminology • Scientific practical techniques • Using mathematical tools in science • Using statistics in science Forensic Science: • Genetics and genetic engineering Forensics, Investigations, Lab Science • Chemical laboratory techniques

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City & Guilds City & Guilds City & Guilds Certificate in Diploma in NVQ Diploma Introduction to Hairdressing and in Hairdressing the Hair and Beauty Therapy Beauty Sector

Course Code: 8907Q Course Code: 0670Q Course Code: 2306Q Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: Entry Level 2 in literacy and Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Level Entry: Successful completion of numeracy and a range of relevant 1 qualification and a range of Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. and a range of relevant assessments at interview. An introduction to the world of Take your first step into a growing hairdressing, this course has been industry that will satisfy your Develop your hairdressing skills designed as a stepping stone ambition and challenge your artistic as you work alongside tutors to help you develop your skills side. On this exciting course you will whose expertise has been before progressing to higher level be involved with every aspect of the gathered from top notch salons. courses and to enhance your creative world of hairdressing and You are supported and guided employment opportunities. beauty therapy while developing to reach your full potential for The course provides a solid practical, English and maths skills. employability in a hairdressing Assist in shows foundation for progression You will work in realistic working salon. You will be fully integrated Work in a salon environment onto higher level courses and salon environments in our state of into our colourful and creative Client care skills includes English and maths the art salons with paying clientele. college salon environment participating in competitions as well as units about: This integrated course will give and shows, and learn to: • Customer service you a broad introduction to the • Salon reception duties hairdressing and beauty therapy • Advise and consult with clients industries. You will be fully involved • Personal presentation • Shampoo and condition in educational visits, undertake hair and scalp • Health and safety competition work, assist in shows • Health and safety • Introduction to hairdressing skills and exhibitions and learn about: • Blow drying, setting • Shampooing and conditioning hair • English and maths and dressing hair • Blow drying and setting Further study • Cutting and styling hair • Plaiting and braiding NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing. • English and maths • Salon reception duties Possible careers • Health and safety Further study Working as a junior in a salon. • Assist with colouring NVQ Level 3 diploma in Hairdressing. • Assist with day make-up Possible careers • English and maths Junior stylist, work in a salon, in television, on cruise ships and as Further study a photographic session stylist. NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy.

Possible careers Working as a junior in a salon.

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy: Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry

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Combined VTCT NVQ diploma VTCT Diploma Hairdressing in Beauty Therapy in Hair and and Beauty Therapy (general route) Media Make-Up

Course Code: 0684 Course Code: 2309 Course Code: 2320 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) preferably in English, maths and science or in English, maths and science or in English, maths and science or successful completion of a Level 1 successful completion of a Level 1 successful completion of a Hair Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy programme and or Beauty Level 1 programme and programme, and a range of a range of relevant assessments a range of relevant assessments relevant assessments at interview. at interview. at interview.

This course combines the VTCT As a Level 2 beauty student you will Open up a wealth of creative NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy, be prepared for your chosen career, career options with this exciting plus the City & Guilds VRQ Level take part in a work experience course. The skills and styles you’ll 1 in Hairdressing, for students programme, attend exhibitions learn are varied and challenging, who would like to pursue a career and industry related talks and but offer a great introduction in both industries or who have a demonstrations and participate to in interesting industry. It is keen Interest in both disciplines. in shows and competitions. suitable for applicants who are The programme is full of variety, Energy, focus and drive are essential able to demonstrate commitment developing skills at Level 1 to achieve a Level 2 qualification and enthusiasm, a professional hairdressing and Level 2 beauty but you will be supported and manner, appearance and an therapy. Colourful, exciting, but guided by a team of experienced aptitude for working with people. hugely demanding. You will need and highly professional tutors. Educational visits may include the to be self-disciplined, motivated You will learn about: National Beauty Exhibition and and have the stamina and students participate in themed determination to reach your goal. • Anatomy and physiology college competitions. Students are • Facial treatments This is a rich and complex taught in working salons in college course which has a high level of • Manicure and pedicure which are open to the public. practical and theoretical content, • Hot and warm waxing You will study: fully integrating students in the • Make-up • Health and safety many activities and enrichment • Client care and communication opportunities provided by the • Lash and brow treatments School of Hair and Beauty. • English and maths • The art of photographic make-up English and maths are an important • Body art design Students are taught in working part of the course as well as all of the salons in College, which • Make-up application “I am sooo happy that I chose units included on Level 1 hairdressing are open to the public. • Themed face painting and Level 2 beauty therapy. this course, I absolutely LOVE Further study • Nail art application Further study NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy. • Create an image based on it! I’m really upset my time NVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy a theme in the sector or NVQ 2 Hairdressing. Possible careers • The art of dressing hair here is nearly over.” Therapist in a salon (Level Possible careers • Application of skin 2 work only), consultant Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Therapist in a salon (Level tanning techniques on cosmetic counter. 2 work only), consultant on • Shampoo and condition Student survey 2013 cosmetic counter or working the hair and scalp as a junior in a salon. Further study Level 3 programmes in make-up artistry or Level 2 hairdressing or beauty therapy.

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VTCT NVQ diploma VTCT NVQ diploma BTEC Diploma in VTCT Diploma in NVQ Diploma in in Beauty Therapy in Beauty Therapy Beauty Therapy Make-up Artistry Hairdressing (General Route) (massage route)

Course Code: 4181 Course Code: 0667 Course Code: 06801 Course Code: 2323 Assessment takes place through Course Code: 0672 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Duration: 1 Year written assignments, tests, verbal Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus questioning and practical salon Location: Watford campus work. As part of this you will be Entry: NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy, Entry: NVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy, Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: Successful completion of Entry: NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing required to produce a portfolio or equivalent and a range of or equivalent and a range of English, maths and science, or Level 2 Diploma in hair and media or a recognised non-NVQ of evidence demonstrating the relevant assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. equivalent plus a range of relevant make-up and a range of relevant equivalent. You will need to have knowledge, understanding and assessments at interview. assessments at interview. excellent practical skills and skills that you have developed. Beauty Therapy is a career that Holistic therapies have risen in relevant industry experience. You could take you around the world popularity over the past years. The course covers all aspects If you have an artistic flair and Further study will be required to undertake a offering you the chance to work in If your interests lie in a more of beauty therapy with a strong would like to work within the Progress to university to further trade test prior to enrolment. ever-changing environments, but holistic approach to beauty science and management emphasis. fashion, photographic, theatre, TV advance your skills by studying you’ll need a Level 3 qualification. therapy, this Level 3 beauty You will learn in commercially or cosmetic industries then this is a degree in Media Make-up. This course is aimed at qualified To see the world with Steiner, work qualification is the one for you. working salons in college. the course for you. On this intensive hairdressers or those who have Possible careers the cruise ships or even in a top The course focuses on the art There will be work experience one-year course you’ll develop completed the Level 2 qualification spa resort this is the qualification of different massage techniques (in Year 2), plus educational the essential skills required for a On successful completion you will and are looking to further develop you need. If you are really serious exploring ayurvedic principles. visits and competition work. career in specialist make-up. be qualified to work as a make-up their skills and creative ability. about a professional career in You will participate in educational You will study a variety of Level You’ll be taught by our highly skilled artist in industries like television, It will extend your hairdressing beauty this is the course for you. visits, enrichment activities and 2, 3 and 4 units including: team of Beauty Therapy staff and theatre, salons and cosmetic skills and allow you to develop companies. Many make-up artists specialised techniques. Glamour goes hand in hand work alongside the fashion and • Scientific priniciples will gain skills and knowledge with hard work, dedication and Level 3 hairdressing students in instructing clients on make- are self-employed and have the Throughout the course you’ll • Dermatology and microbiology commitment. Work alongside our on the end of year show. up application, media make-up opportunity to apply their skills develop and enhance your creative • Spa treatments to other events like weddings. experienced tutors who have first Mandatory units include: including applying small ready- hairdressing skills, learning to hand experience from top notch • Aromatherapy massage made prosthetic pieces, fashion and style and dress hair to achieve a • Massage – Swedish, La Stone, companies; the course includes photographic make-up, camouflage variety of creative looks, provide Indian Head and Blended Oils • Sport and exercise massage educational visits, treatments in make-up and face and body art. colour correction services, • Anatomy and Physiology • Body and facial electrical stone, and working alongside the You will study: colour hair, and contribute to the fashion and Level 3 hairdressing treatments planning and implementation • English, maths and ICT • Monitor and maintain health and students on the end of year show. • Body massage of promotional activities. safety practice in the salon Also included as mandatory: Further study • Nutrition You will study: • Client care and communication BTEC Extended Diploma • Swedish massage • Essential skills – manicure, in beauty related industries • Monitor procedures to safely in Beauty Therapy. pedicure, waxing, make-up control work operations • Specialised electrical • Promote products and and eyebrow treatments body and face Possible careers services to clients in a salon • Promote additional services • Salon management or products to customers • Anatomy and physiology Essential for a professional beauty • Design and apply face • Epilation career in a spa/resort/cruise ship; and body art • Provide hairdressing sales rep/product or equipment Further study consultation services • English and maths • Instruction on make- trainer; foundation for teaching Degree, HND or HNC study in a up application • Creatively cut hair using a or stepping stone to foundation health related or complementary Possible careers combination of techniques degree and management. therapies discipline, part-time • Apply make-up Essential for a professional beauty • Colour hair using a alternative therapy courses. • Media make-up career in a spa/resort/cruise ship; variety of techniques • Fashion and photographic sales representative, equipment/ Possible careers • Provide colour correction services product trainer; foundation for Beauty therapist in a salon, health make-up • Creatively style and dress hair teaching or stepping stone to club, health resort or cruise ship, • Camouflage make-up foundation degree and management. demonstrator, sales representative, • Creatively dress long hair equipment/product trainer or junior/ You will have continual practical trainee management post in a salon assessment and undertake or product manufacturing company. multiple choice testing completed on our GOLA system and are required to work within a “commercially viable time”.

Possible careers Salon management or work as a senior stylist.

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Introduction to Introduction to Cooking Skills Professional Cookery

Course Code: 8094 Course Code: 0398 In addition you will study functional Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year skills awards in Food Safety, Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Health and Safety at Level 2, and VRQ Level 1 Food and Beverage Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 2 GCSEs (A–E), a range of Service. You will be taught in in Skills for Working Life, a range relevant assessments at interview. our production kitchens and of assessments at interview. We welcome applications from experience a working environment We welcome applications from applicants with related interests in our commercial restaurant. applicants with related interests and experiences. and experiences. Further study Do you have aspirations to be the Successful students can progress This course is an introduction to the next Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay on to the Level 2 Diploma in world of catering. You will learn how or work in a fine dining restaurant? Professional Cookery. to prepare, cook and serve a wide Then this is the course for you. range of fresh and pre-prepared This diploma will provide you foods. The course is practically with the foundation practical and based, working in our superbly theoretical skills for working in the equipped kitchens and restaurant. industry either as a professional Whether you have a general interest chef or in restaurant position. in food and hospitality or a desire The hospitality and catering to build your professional skills, this industry provides many working is your chance to take your interest opportunities in hotels, restaurants, or passion to a whole new level. event catering or contract catering. You will study a range You will study a range of subjects of units including: including culinary skills, food • Food safety in catering safety and health and safety. • Introduction to employability Units include: in the catering and • Introduction to the hospitality hospitality industry and catering industry • Introduction to healthier • Food safety and catering foods and special diets • Health and safety awareness Further study • Introduction to healthier On successful completion of foods and special diets this course you may be able • Introduction to kitchen equipment to progress to the Diploma • Introduction to personal in Cooking Skills Level 2. workplace skills • Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming • Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling • Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying • Regeneration and pre- prepared food “rahh I went to West Herts with my aunt • Cold food preparation the other day, I was left speechless.” @Tamz_Samad Hospitality and Catering: Chef, Pastry Chef, Customer Service and Front of House, Food and Drink Service, Hotel Management, Events Management

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Diploma in Diploma in Cooking Skills Professional Cookery

Course Code: 0392 Course Code: 0388 Prepare and cook: Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year • Soups and sauces Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus • Fruit and vegetables Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or Entry: Successful completion of • Poultry, meat and offal successful completion of Level Diploma in Professional Cookery 1 programme and a range of or NVQ Level 1 Catering Certificate • Fish and shellfish assessments at interview. plus a range of assessments • Rice, pasta, grains and egg dishes at interview. • Desserts and puddings This course introduces you to a • Bakery products range of food preparation and There has never been a better time cooking techniques designed to to enter the hospitality and catering You will also have the opportunity provide you with the skills you need industry. The industry is growing to study for the VRQ Level 2 for a career in the catering industry. year on year. If a career in Catering in food and beverage service, You will learn essential skills in and Hospitality (the largest service functional skills, and to undertake areas like team leading, maintaining industry in the country) appeals to an individual placement in one health and hygiene standards, food you, this course will provide you of a range of establishments. safety, producing healthier dishes, with the skills for a worthwhile and Further study supervising a variety of processes rewarding career that offers high job and contributing to the development satisfaction and good prospects. Advanced Diploma in of the range of services, menus, You will gain practical skills and Professional Cookery or Diploma recipes and products offered. valuable experience working in in Hospitality Level 3. Units include: our superb training facilities. The Possible careers theory behind the diploma is the • Prepare and cook stocks, Employment in the hospitality belief that a chef needs to have a soups and sauces industry in the food and beverage sound foundation of high quality department either as a commis • Prepare and cook fish and shellfish skills and to be able to apply these chef, waiter or waitress. • Prepare and cook meat and offal skills across a range of processes and techniques. You will continue • Prepare and cook fruit to develop and expand the skills and vegetables you have already acquired on the • Catering operations, costs Level 1 Diploma in Professional and menu planning Cookery and that you need to meet • Produce biscuit, cake and the modern needs of the industry. sponge products You will study the following units: “After this experience with the • Investigate the hospitality Further study and catering industry Progress to a Level 3 qualification Team, I’ll be back in or employment in; restaurants, • Food safety cafés, fast food outlets, pubs • Healthier foods and special diets The Grove kitchen soon – and clubs or in contract • Kitchen operations, costs preparing food for American catering for other industries. and menu planning football players.” Jamie Taylor, Level 2 Professional Cookery – work experience at The Grove

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Diploma in Diploma in Professional Hospitality and Cookery Events Management Last year our Level 3 students Course Code: 2363 undertook a week long residential Course Code: 03871 Duration: 1 Year trip to Barcelona where they Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus developed their culinary knowledge Location: Watford campus Entry: Successful completion of by visiting a range of catering outlets Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Level 2 Diploma in Professional and experiencing Spanish cuisine. English or maths, or equivalent, Cookery or equivalent, plus a The trip promoted team building plus a range of relevant range of relevant assessments development, independence skills assessments at interview. at interview. and holiday safety. These skills and experiences were then used Would you like a career in the This prestigious course is for on their return by the students diverse and exciting hospitality students who are aiming for the putting on a Spanish evening in the industry? This course will give you top in the kitchen. It is designed restaurant. A second trip in the latter a broad insight into the hospitality to build on your existing culinary part of the year gave our students sector and does not involve catering. skills that you have developed an opportunity to experience the Communication and team working at Level 2 and will involve you culinary delights at Jamie Oliver/ is an integral part of succeeding in active and busy production Rick Steins restaurants in Cornwall. in this exciting and demanding kitchens in our fantastic facilities. Work experience at the Brits industry. You will develop research skills which will underpin the ability You will develop a range of specialist awards ceremony was the highlight to plan and market events. craft and supervisory techniques for the group who experienced essential to the working life of a chef valuable skills as front of house. Event management begins from the initial enquiry right through to at this level and will develop creative Further study dishes to industry standards. You the day when you’ll hand over to Degree or Foundation Degree should be a good team player the operations team to run. As part in a related subject. and have a passion for food. of a team your job may include making sure that all your clients You will have the opportunity to Possible careers requirements and needs are met devise your own signature dishes Senior commis chef in hotel, and that their event is a success. and take part in competitions. restaurant or contract catering These transferable skills will help You will study kitchen and larder kitchen with the likelihood you with choices in either higher practice and theory and professional of rapid promotion. education or employment. cookery, plus Functional Skills and have an industrial placement. Units include: • The hospitality industry • Financial control in hospitality “The tutors pass on all • The principles of supervising customer service their professional expertise • Performance in hospitality • Planning and managing and skill. They’re always a hospitality event encouraging us.” • Marketing

Assessed through assignments Steven Razzell and external tests, you will also Diploma in Professional Cookery study maths, communications and ICT, and complete a project on a topic of your choice. “Super couple of hours at @whertscollege Further study talking to the catering You can enter into employment students.” within the hospitality industry or @hansoncatering18h higher level qualifications such as HND, Foundation Degree, or Degree.

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BTEC Diploma for BTEC Diploma in IT IT Users (ITQ)

Course Code: 8751Q Course Code: 8752 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including in Skills for Working Life and a English and maths, or successful range of assessments at interview. completion of Level 1 programme and a range of assessments Technology is changing around at interview. us and IT is therefore an industry of huge opportunity. This course Broaden your knowledge of one of will provide the perfect platform the world’s fastest growing industries for you to start your career and and open up endless career options. study the area in more depth. This course is designed to give you a taste of the breadth of vocational This is a specialist work-related disciplines available to you under the qualification designed to prepare banner of Information Technology. you for employment. You will In a single year this course will develop your IT skills while studying allow you to study a range of IT a range of IT applications. and computer related subjects. You will develop your English, The course will provide you with the maths and ICT skills plus personal opportunity to gain the knowledge and social development skills. You of computer systems, hardware will be encouraged to develop and software as well as the skills the personal skills and technical needed to enter into a career in the knowledge needed for work information and communication in the computing industry. technology industry. It will also open You will study a range of the door to further studies at Level 3. IT skills including: The course covers a wide • Improving productivity using IT range of IT skills based on the • IT user fundamentals following seven modules: • Using email • Communicating in the IT industry • Using the internet • Working in the IT industry • IT software fundamentals • Computer systems • Using mobile IT devices • Website development • Design software • Computer graphics • Imaging software • Developing computer games • Desktop publishing software • Animation techniques • Presentation software Further study • Spreadsheet software Extended Diploma in IT. • Website software Possible careers • Word processing software PC maintenance and use in an Further study office environment, graphic design, hardware support, Level 2 Diploma in IT. multi-media, web page design Possible careers and VB.net programming. Audio-visual Technician, Games Designer, Computer Games Technical Support, Computer Operator, Computer Service Information Technology: Technician, Database Administrator, Networking, Programming, Multimedia and Games, Business Computing Internet/Web Professional.

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BTEC Extended Foundation Degree Foundation Degree Foundation Degree Diploma in IT in Computer in Computer in Computer Technologies – Technologies – Technologies – Media Systems Networks Software Development

Course Code: 8729 You will further develop these Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years and e-commerce application Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus in industry or university. Entry: 120 or more UCAS points Entry: 120 or more UCAS points Entry: 120 or more UCAS points Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Networking Pathway which must be made up of at which must be made up of at which must be made up of at least least one full A level, a BTEC least one full A level, a BTEC one full A level, a BTEC National English and maths or a Level 2 You will have the opportunity to National Diploma/Certificate or National Diploma/Certificate or Diploma/Certificate or equivalent, Diploma in ICT and a range of develop skills that will enable you to equivalent, plus four GCSEs grades equivalent, plus four GCSEs grades plus four GCSEs grades C or above relevant assessments at interview. use industry standard networking C or above including maths and C or above including maths and including maths and English language and communication equipment English language (or equivalent). English language (or equivalent). (or equivalent). Applications should For many IT is a passion, but it in a purpose built networking Applications should be made Applications should be made be made via UCAS. is far too broad an industry for lab. Successful completion of this via UCAS. via UCAS. practitioners to be experts in every pathway may lead you to obtain UCAS Code: I310 element. This course will provide the Cisco Certified Network UCAS Code: I150 UCAS Code: I120 Institution Code: Herts H36 you with an excellent foundation Associate qualification which will Institution Code: Herts H36 Institution Code: Herts H36 Campus Code: W of knowledge, before giving you give you a worldwide recognised Campus Code: W Campus Code: W the opportunity to hone your skills networking qualification in addition Gain a basic understanding of the and choose a particular pathway. to this Extended Diploma. Gives you a basic understanding of Gives you an excellent grounding way computer based technologies In the first year you will study nine the issues that arise when working in computing, offering a good relate to software development Windows Systems units that introduce you to the with digital multimedia, as well as insight into different programming and study a chosen career pathway Engineer Pathway pathways available in the second year. studying the historical development techniques and an understanding in the programming industry. This pathway enables you to You will develop a range of practical of games, educational products of databases and networks in a You will be taught a practical acquire the skills you need to join skills as well as an understanding of and e-commerce. You’ll learn how business environment. You will grounding in emerging software any company as a first line support the technical aspects of working in IT. to plan a multimedia project as well complete modules that give you development technologies. You engineer, telephone consultant, or This course is continuously assessed as studying aspects of creating an in-depth insight into the nature will develop your understanding, computer technician. At the end of this using industry based scenarios and and packaging an entertainment of computer networks, as well culminating in a practical project pathway you will be proficient in the small business projects. There will also product for the market. as experience of the practical where you’ll extend your knowledge use of most Microsoft products used be regular weekly online assessments. You will study modules such as application of networks and how by fulfilling a project specification. in the IT service industry to maintain they are used within organisations. The course material and and support Windows based systems. Entertainment Systems, where You will study current and assessments will be available you will learn to combine design You will develop an ability to emerging technologies in online so that you can access them Multimedia Pathway and image development with analyse and evaluate several software development along with from home, college, or anywhere If you choose to follow this pathway, different digital forms. You will functions related to routing and an understanding of industry using mobile internet access. you will specialise in a growing gain an understanding of the packet forwarding as well as standards and current best area of the IT industry and will issues of combining media in troubleshooting routing issues practice tools. You will use your First year units study units such as computer different forms and the technical and the design and configuration knowledge to take a project • Computer Systems game platforms and technologies, foundation of digital multimedia. of a routed network. from design to implementation • Programming computer game designs and web You will gain a basic understanding You will also gain a basic and deployment, using the animation for interactive media. You • Mobile Apps of the way computer based understanding of the way computer principles and characteristics may also have the opportunity to technologies relate to media based technologies relate to of good software design. • Microcontroller Technology work with industry specialists on systems and be able to study networked systems and be able • Digital Graphics the development of live projects. a chosen career pathway in to study a chosen career pathway Further study When you’ve completed your • IT Employability Skills the entertainment industry. in the networking industry. Further study Foundation degree you’ll be prepared • IT Technical Support Foundation degrees or Honours Further study Further study for a career developing, engineering • Website Production degree in IT or computing. Following your Foundation degree Following your Foundation degree, and producing software. This could you’ll be able to work in a wide range you’ll be able work in a wide range of be within a software specialist or • Animation Possible careers of roles in the entertainment and roles, including network technician, within any organisation that develops All of the pathways will enable Year two pathway options multimedia industries, including network administrator, wireless and maintains in-house software. you to enter the IT working animator, game designer, interactive specialist and network security Potential roles include software Programming communities or start up your writer, video producer and web engineer. Alternatively, you may developer, software engineer, web Develop your skills in the own IT related small business. developer. Alternatively, you may want to progress your studies and programmer, systems analyst or programming industry. It will want to progress your studies and take a BSc (Hons) in Computer game developer. Alternatively, introduce OOP, games design, take a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at University. you may want to progress your interactive web programming Science at University. studies and take a BSc (Hons) in and many other areas where Computer Science at University. program code will be required.

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BTEC Diploma in BTEC Extended Creative Media Diploma in Creative Production Media Production – Print based (journalism)

Course Code: 8010 Course Code: 8990S Optional units cover a variety Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years of contexts to help you develop Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus an understanding of: Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including • Writing for television and video successful completion of Level English or Level 2 Diploma and a • Factual programme production 1 programme and a range of range of relevant assessments techniques for TV assessments at interview. at interview. • News production for radio • Working freelance or The world of media is continually Explore and develop skills setting up a small business evolving, is fast paced and exciting. preparing you for a career in in the media industry This course gives you the essential the world of journalism. skills you need to work in this creative Are you looking for a course which During your course you will develop industry on a variety of jobs from film integrates many skills required your skills in communication and the producers and camera operators to for the media industries? Are you use of IT, plus English and maths. game designers. Through practical dynamic, motivated and looking These skills are highly valued by hands on experience alongside to start building a portfolio for future employers and are needed for communication and academic careers in journalism, photographic progression into Higher Education. skills, you’ll be able to express journalism, marketing, events Further study your creativity through different management, advertising or production techniques. The main magazine design? On this course Foundation Degree, BA elements of the course are: you will have the opportunity to Honours or HND in Journalism • Building skills in video explore the world of print-based or Media Production or production, interactive media journalism and build skills to help related media subjects. and photography techniques you get on the ladder for that first Possible careers • Exploring media audience great job. Subjects studied include: Journalism in printed media, TV, and advertisers • Research techniques radio or interactive media. • Investigating local and • Writing and editing copy national media • Pre-production techniques You will learn to follow a brief and • Production management project work in teams and individually to • Understanding print- plan and produce audio-visual based media industries media products. The programme of study, develops your English, • Digital graphics for print maths and ICT skills enabling • Page layout and design you to acquire technical and transferable skills needed for employment or further study.

Further study The next step for Level 2 students is to continue in Further Education by joining any of our Level 3 Extended diploma courses in TV, Film, Photograph and media production.

Possible careers Entry level production or technical assistant or a range of careers in film, TV, photography or the field of media.

Media: Journalism, TV Production, Film, Interactive Design, Animation

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BTEC Extended Media Production – Diploma in Creative Foundation Degree Media Production – Film and TV

Course Code: 8919S Other units develop your Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years understanding and skills in Location: Watford campus production techniques for video Location: Watford campus Entry: 120 points, including one based-media and enable the Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including GCE A level or equivalent. Plus development of ideas, team working English or maths or Level 2 4 GCSEs at grade C or above and production management skills. Diploma in Media or Art and including English, maths and a Design and a range of relevant The first year includes practical work portfolio of work. Applications assessments at interview. on location and in the TV studio should be made via UCAS. resulting in four videos. In the second UCAS Code: year you will extend your studies Even if you’ve never picked up Route A – W283 FdA/MP further and complete four more a video camera before but your H36 productions – giving you a portfolio Institution Code: sights are set on becoming a film Campus Code: W maker, director, producer, animator of work to present to employers or at interview with universities. or broadcaster, this course will let Gain the skills, knowledge and you take a big step towards your You will also study English and understanding needed to enter the career ambitions. We will help you maths. These qualifications are highly competitive world of television to explore the spectrum of skills highly sought after by employers and film, as well as an awareness associated with creative media and requested by most universities. of the business and contextual production. We will give you the frameworks of the industry. confidence to plan, develop and Further study produce dynamic and thought Foundation degree in Media There will be strong emphasis on provoking materials relevant to Production or related subject innovative industry-linked work in the film and television industries. at College or a range of all fields and you will be asked to Design, Production, Media and respond to specialist media project The core units include: Film and TV Production at briefs in a creative and considered • Nature of the film and Honours level at University. way. You will create a portfolio of TV industries five short films in areas including • Skills required to gain Possible careers fiction, factual and entertainment. employment within film and TV Film, television and a wide range Core modules include Creative of media related employment. • Professional practices and Languages, Cultural Context, production processes Entrepreneurship and skills processes and technologies. • Research methods, camera techniques and editing skills You will be able to learn from the experience of visiting lecturers, “As the editor, I am very • Nature of media products find your own creative style, and stay in touch with the fast- pleased and proud to be changing world of transmedia. able to present the first You will work on live briefs as part of your work based learning module. edition of ‘Meeja’, the Producing a minimum of three short films in a professional environment. magazine created entirely “AMAZING time at Further study by our journalism students.” our free tour of West On completion you will have Herts College Theatre the opportunity to join a BA or Chloe Bevan, Level 3 Extended & TV Studio today. Kids BSc (Hons) degree in Film and used cameras, music TV Media or a related subject Diploma in Media (Journalism) equipment & enjoyed a or progress directly to work. free lunch :)” @SouthOxheyDrama49m

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IMI (Institute of IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) the Motor Industry) Certificate Certificate

Course Code: 8815Q Course Code: 8813 Further study Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Successful students can continue Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus their studies for a further two Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) including Entry: Successful completion years day release to NVQ Level Diagnostics maths and science or Certificate in of Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle 2/3 in Vehicle Mechanical Skills for Working Life, and a range Maintenance and a range of and Electronic Systems. of relevant assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. Possible careers There’ll always be demand for skilled As well as being an enjoyable, The Motor Vehicle Industry is motor vehicle experts, especially constantly changing, but consistently endless in its diversity, ranging with car ownership increasing every challenging career motor vehicle from garage and shop floor-related year. With continued study you engineering undoubtedly appeals positions to technical development could be looking at a career in: to everyone with a love of cars. engineers. The engineering industry • Vehicle repair and renovation To become a motor vehicle constantly requires bright and Maintenance technician you will need to have innovative young people to develop • Brakes and exhaust fitting Technology strong practical skills and be fresh ideas. If you think the Motor • Breakdown services Vehicle industry is only for the good at problem-solving and • MOT testing finding faults. You’ll also need to boys think again as there are plenty • Servicing management be good with people and have of opportunities for girls too! great customer service skills. This course is a progression for • Vehicle servicing. This course is a good introduction students who have successfully to the automotive industry and you completed a Level 1 IMI Motor will be trained through a mixture of Vehicle course. You will be taught theory and practical in our state- through a mixture of theory and of-the-art workshops. You will learn practical with continual assessment about the increasing complexity culminating in an IMI examination of the modern vehicle, particularly at the end of the year. Your training in the areas of electronics and will encompass up-to-date, in- MOTOR VEHICLE depth knowledge of modern computing technology. Students are supported through a tutorial motor vehicle systems, repair, system of one to one sessions, construction, and associated studies. ENGINEERING held on a regular basis to plan and Our Motor Vehicle Engineering develop their learning process. Department is well resourced and Electronics You will study units in: kitted out with industry-standard equipment – including high-spec • Diagnosis computerised diagnostic tools. • Servicing You will be trained by qualified • Repair staff who have built up a wealth of trade and industrial knowledge and You will also develop your English, experience that you can tap into. maths and ICT, giving you the skills you need for further study or work.

Further study Continuation for two years day release to NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic Systems or one more year full time to complete an IMI Certificate Level 2. “Cant believe my time at Possible careers @whertscollege is nearly Motor vehicle technician, service over gonna miss Kings receptionist and manager. Langley motoring lot.” @CCTrickySoldier20m Motor Vehicle Engineering: Electronics, Maintenance, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Technology

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Diploma BTEC Extended in vehicle Diploma in Vehicle technology Technology

Course Code: 8110 Course Code: 8918S The course covers a diverse Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years range of subject areas such as Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus vehicle engine principles, business systems and vehicle fault diagnosis. Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) in science, Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including The qualification is delivered maths and English, and a range of science, maths and English, and through a variety of methods relevant assessments at interview. a range of relevant assessments including classroom based theory, at interview. workshop practical to complete Britain has a proud history in the assignments, investigation motor vehicle industry and it is a The motor vehicle industry is an and project based study. sector that the government has exciting one with far more career committed to growing over the next paths than many would realise. Areas of study will include: decade. The Level 2 Diploma is a This course will not only fine tune • Science technical course and will prepare your knowledge and prepare • Mathematics you for a career in this exciting and you for the industry it will also rewarding industry or to progress provide an excellent platform for • Electrical and electronics with your studies. The course higher education. This course • Vehicle technology involves understanding why and gives you a sound technical and and diagnostics how motor vehicle systems operate. academic background in motor • Engineering applications or You will strip down cars and their vehicle engineering. It prepares computers all related to motor components to fully understand you for a wide range of managerial, vehicle engineering technology and carry out fault diagnosis. technical and diagnostic careers. You will be working in our state- This course is perfect next step Further study for someone keen on university, of-the-art workshops and will You can progress to the IMI but looking for a vocational develop your skills using the latest Supervisory Certificate, BTEC entry point and career path. resources and industrial techniques. HNC/HND or Degree in Motor Modules include: Vehicle Management or Motor Vehicle Engineering. The course • Combined maths and science will also help you to progress to • Electrical and electronics employment or other work-based • Vehicle technology training in motor vehicle dealerships and diagnostics at Service Technician level. • Engineering applications related to motor vehicle engineering technology “I’ve enjoyed the practicals Further study in the workshop. The exams Extended Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering or progression are challenging and make to the world of work. me want to know more about the course.” Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering, Student Survey 2013

IMI Level 3 Diploma

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BTEC diploma BTEC diploma in in Music Music Practice

Course Code: 8513 Course Code: 8512 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including English or Level 1 Diploma and a English or Level 1 Diploma, range of assessments at interview. an audition and a range of During your interview you will also assessments at interview. need to provide evidence of your interest in creating music. If you’ve got musical talent and you enjoy performing in The music industry isn’t all TV front of an audience this course talent show auditions; there are could be ideal for you. a host of career options opened You need to have confidence to up by this exciting course. An create your own individual style, active and thorough introduction motivation and determination to the vocational study of music to be part of this diverse and and the music industry this course demanding industry. will offer you the chance to excel individually and also as part of a You will need to be able to group. You will also learn to develop demonstrate an awareness of a professional approach to all music, and have the ability to play aspects of the music industry. and perform on any instrument at a basic level and competence. You will study a mixture of practical The study of music to GCSE level and written work where at least is an advantage. The ability to 50% of the course work is academic read music is not essential. or written to prepare you for employment or a Level 3 extended You will study units including: diploma in music technology. • Instrumental tuition in either Units include: bass, drums, vocals or guitar • PA systems • Band performance • Planning and completing • Understanding music and a range of recordings the music industry • Music business • Developing music theory • Studying a music related topic • Creating a music product chosen by the student This course prepares you for • Music sequencing and composing progression on to the Extended • Using computers in music Diploma and aims to increase your core skill level. Further study Further study On successful completion of this Music Practice Extended Diploma. diploma you may be able to progress on to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Possible careers Diploma in Music Technology. With further study you Possible careers could progress into careers as a session musician, band Sound recording, technical support performer, live technician, or for live music, sound engineering, as a music teacher or tutor. events PA, programmer, songwriter and producer in the music industry.

Music: Music Technology, Performance, Recording, Sound Engineering

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BTEC Extended BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Diploma in Music Technology

Course Code: 3069S Course Code: 3032S Up to 50% of the course may Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years involve writing and academic Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus work. This is to prepare you for employment or university. You Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including are also required to study English, English or maths or Level 2 Diploma English or maths or Level 2 maths and ICT. These will help to in Music or Performing Arts and Diploma in Music Technology and develop the skills you will need for range of assessments including a range of assessments including University or for the workplace. audition at interview. audition and interview. During your interview you will need to Further study Calling all singers, guitarists, bass provide evidence of your interest in BA(Hons) Popular Music and players, keyboard players, and creating music, by bringing music Recording, HND Sound Recording, drummers. This Music course has you have recorded or created to HND/BA Music Technology. been developed to prepare you for your audition with you. presentation of LIVE performances Possible careers with a view to improving your skill This exciting course is a practical Music and sound appear throughout levels as a musician, improve your based hands-on programme everyday life whether it be in ability to learn new and different designed to give you a TV and film, on the radio or in styles of music, improve your comprehensive introduction to the computer games, so the range of ability to play with groups of other application of technology to music. careers within the industry is huge. musicians, and learn a little bit about You will develop skills in music, You could find yourself working the music industry at the same time. computer applications to music, as a record producer or studio recording and the music industry The course suits those who have engineer, as a sound engineer for whilst working with a range of some experience of playing an radio stations or TV programmes music technology equipment. instrument and want to develop or in technical support for live their skills in a new direction. You You will be taught by experienced shows and large events. You may should be interested in a career in and dedicated lecturers and earn money from writing music the music industry or related fields. technicians in our purpose built or designing sound effects or you sound studios. You will study a could work in music education. You will study units in: vast array of topics including: • Aural perception • Basic keyboard skills • Band studies • Music sequencing • Music industry • Understanding, creating • Operating live sound and designing sounds • Pop in practice • The theory of sound “I couldn’t believe how • Recording • Using recording studios many events the college • Music in the community • Music production techniques • Instrumental study and listening skills puts on, such as West • How to put on shows using Further study live sound and PA equipment Herts’ Got Talent and BA(Hons) Popular Music and • Sound and music for Battle of the Bands.” Recording, BA(Hons) Jazz the moving image Studies, BTEC HND in Music Instrument Technology. • Music industry Andy Vogel

Possible careers Music Technology Level 3 A career in music might focus on performing, teaching, composing and arranging, management and administration, technical support or on a range of opportunities in the publishing and retail sectors.

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BTEC Diploma in BTEC Diploma in BTEC Extended Performing Arts Performing Arts Diploma in Performing Arts – Performance (Acting and Musical Theatre Pathways)

Course Code: 8909Q Course Code: 3028 Course Code: 4112S Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including in Skills for Working Life and a English or successful completion English or maths or Level 2 Diploma range of assessments including of Level 1 Diploma and an audition in Performing Arts and a range audition at interview. at interview. of assessments including audition at interview. Are you interested in Drama, This course is for young people who Dance or Music? This course will have never had the opportunity This is for Performers who have develop your skills and give you a to perform but would love to, and a serious interest in developing broad introduction to the exciting experienced performers who have a wide and marketable range of world of Performing Arts. not achieved the entry requirements performance skills, and combines You will develop the skills and for the Extended Diploma. the three major performance areas attributes you need to gain It prepares you for the world of of Acting, Singing and Dance. confidence in your ability to achieve work by building your confidence Emphasis is on development of either in the world of work or on a in performance and teaching high-level professional performance higher level course. You will also skills in drama, dance and singing. skills, supported by relevant theory. study functional skills in English and You will have the opportunity It combines practical assignments personal and social development. to perform project based and the study a variety of You will study a broad range work and skills workshops. performance arts disciplines. You of units including: You study units in: will work on production projects and be involved from backstage to • Acting • Working in the Performing front-of-house. You will study in the • Dance Arts industry College’s state-of-the-art theatre, • Music • Performing Arts studio rooms and recording studios. Production Process • Working in the Performing Arts Opportunities exist on this course to • Acting skills go to West End performances as well Students are assessed on a • Performing Dance as local theatres and at an additional continuous basis through practical cost, may include, a fabulous • Musical Theatre performance and written projects. You will opportunity to study European be given a grade for each unit theatre, such as a backstage tour Further study – Pass, Merit or Distinction, of the Paris Opera House and and one overall grade. Students can move on to the a trip to the Moulin Rouge! Extended Diploma courses Further study on completion of the Level 2 Further study BTEC Level 2 Diploma Diploma to a high standard, and a HND or degree in Performing in Performing Arts. successful audition and interview. Arts or a professional diploma in drama school focusing on dance, Possible careers acting or musical theatre. Performer, Arts Management, Film and TV acting for private Possible careers and commercial organisations Professional theatre, film and and backstage work. TV acting for private and commercial organisations.

Performing Arts: Acting, Music, Production, Stage Management, Dance

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BTEC Extended BTEC Extended Performing Arts Diploma in Dance Diploma in HND (Dance, Acting Technical Theatre or Musical Theatre (Production Arts) pathways)

Course Code: 4114S Course Code: 4111S UCAS Code: 1M27 Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Entry requirements: 120 UCAS Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus points, relevant BTEC Extended Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*– C) including Diploma or equivalent, and GCSE maths or English, Level 2 Diploma English or maths, Level 2 Diploma grade C or above in English or equivalent plus interview or equivalent plus a range of (or equivalent) and a range and audition. relevant assessments at interview. of assessments and audition at interview. A fantastic course for young Are you interested in a career Duration: 2 years full time people who love dance, offering in theatre as a lighting or sound Location: Watford campus the opportunity to participate and designer or as a stage manager? perform in all aspects of dance while Do you see yourself working This new Higher National Diploma preparing you for higher education beyond the spotlight backstage? is designed to develop creativity, or vocational dance courses. West Then this is the course for you! versatility and employability, giving Herts College produces dancers with Whether you’re looking to progress you the skills for a career on stage or diversity, dynamics and discipline. to university or work in a technical behind the scenes. There is a strong On this course you will study theatre related industry such as element of practical work and the all aspects of dance, including events and festivals, this course will college maintains excellent links with contemporary, ballet, jazz, give you the skills you need in stage local and national theatres, creating choreography and technique. management, lighting operation opportunities for you to experience In addition you will study other and design, set construction, the reality of performance. aspects of the performing arts sound operation and much more. Throughout your course you will including physical theatre, You need to be technically competent be learning in our professional contact improvisation, site in your area and possess an artistic dance studios and 120-seat specific, audition techniques sense that allows you to understand performance theatre (with and relevant industry skills. how your role fits in with the professional sound and lighting rig). As part of the course you will also production as a whole to make it in The course is delivered by study historical and contemporary this exciting and demanding industry. enthusiastic staff with industry dance work. You will learn You will learn by completing technical experience. It is divided into and perform choreographed theatre projects and assignments core and optional units covering pieces and devise exciting new that are based on real-life workplace all aspects of performing arts work of your own, which will situations, activities and demands. from research, performance and be performed in public. production to professional practice You will also work alongside the “I’ve realised that acting is Guest lecturers and trips to see and management. Throughout performance and music students on the course you will develop skills what I want to do for a professional dance works will enrich in-house and external productions. the diverse syllabus offered. in acting, dance and singing. As well as learning about all career, this course has Further study aspects of technical theatre, you Further study Foundation Degree, BA will develop the skills you need to You can progress to university, helped me realise that and Honours Degree in dance or start a career in theatre or related and you may be able to join the dance related studies. professions. Students will also be second or third year of a relevant increased my confidence.” supported in finding work experience Honours degree programme. Possible careers in their preferred discipline. Possible careers BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing, teaching, choreography, dance administration or promoting. Further study Your HND is a nationally recognised Performing Arts,Student Survey 2013 Foundation Degree, BA Honours or qualification providing you with HND in stage management, design, the expertise you need to work performance or related subjects. in this competitive field.

Possible careers Assistant stage management, technical operators, crew, deputy stage manager, plus many more relevant career opportunities.

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BTEC Extended Photography – Diploma in Foundation Degree Photography

Course Code: 0143 Duration: 2 Years Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 120 UCAS points, including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including one GCE A level or equivalent. English or maths, or Level 2 Plus 4 GCSEs at grade C or above Diploma in Media or Art and including English, maths and a Design and a range of relevant portfolio of work. Applications assessments at interview. should be made via UCAS. UCAS Code: The technology in the hands of the Route A – W640 FdA/Pho average amateur photographer Institution Code: H36 may have changed dramatically, Campus Code: W but this popular career path still requires great technical This programme is designed to give knowledge and an artistic eye. you the opportunity to develop The course introduces students to your creative and technical skills in studio and location photography photography to a very high level. and provides the opportunity to There will be strong emphasis on practice a range of specialisms practical experimental work in all including documentary, fine art, fields and core modules include editorial, advertising and fashion Creative Languages, Cultural photography. There will be lectures Context, Entrepreneurship and and demonstrations where we Skills Processes and Technologies. show you how to do things, and Students will be encouraged lots of practical work in the studio. to explore a variety of creative This is a nationally recognised visual languages in practical vocational course of study in photographic work, with special photography and digital imaging. emphasis placed on editorial and Practical work is strongly backed conceptual image making. up by related theoretical studies. Photography projects are geared To become good at what you do towards commercial practice. practice is essential and we will Developmental work is underpinned give you additional work to do by critical debates exploring the outside of your timetabled hours. creative potential of research work. The combination of theoretical Students are encouraged to build and practical studies will help you portfolios suitable for progression develop professionalism for future to industry or further study. work placement and awareness of the critical issues applicable Further study to Higher Education courses. On successful completion of your Foundation degree you Further study can apply to progress to a Foundation or BA (Hons) BA or BSc (Hons) degree in “Going to West Herts degree in photography or a photography or related subjects. range of media subjects. today made me sure Alternatively you will be qualified that, that’s the place Possible careers to work in the industry. I wanna go.” Photographic work across a @doolan_jamie wide range of the arts, media and photographic industries.

Photography: Photography, Composition, Digital Imaging

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NCFE In Uniformed BTEC Diploma in BTEC Extended Public Services Public Services Diploma in Public Services

Course Code: 8965 Course Code: 0657 Course Code: 0659S Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including in Skills for Working Life and a successful completion of Level English or maths or Level 2 Diploma range of assessments at interview. 1 programme and a range of and a range of relevant assessments assessments at interview. at interview. Are you looking for excitement, variety, challenge and prospects? If you aspire to be in the armed If you are interested in pursuing Then a career in the Uniformed forces or emergency services, a career in the Uniformed Public Public Services is hard to beat! this course will give you an Services; such as Police, Fire and You will complete a portfolio insight into what your working Rescue; Ambulance; Prison Service; through a series of practical in- life may be like. It is designed for HM Revenue and Customs or one of class and outdoor assessments people who want to gain some the Armed Forces; Royal Navy, Army and study the following units: experience in the field before or Royal Air Force, then this Diploma applying to their chosen service. provides you with the opportunity • Participate in adventurous to gain a realistic understanding outdoor activities You will participate in teamwork, learn codes of discipline and of the features of each service and • Investigate employment look at the functions of various expectations they have of staff. opportunities in uniformed services in the UK. You will look at all of the different uniformed services The course combines a strong services and investigate your • Well-being and physical fitness theory element with practical particular choice of service. Self discipline • Develop team working skills situations to give you experience You will learn through a large Navigation skills and an insight into the exciting and range of practical units followed Physical fitness • Self discipline and development challenging uniformed services. by opportunities to practice and Team work • Map reading You will need to be physically fit for develop skills and experience outside • Health and safety and entry into the uniformed services and of the classroom including trips emergency care as this is a physical course it includes and activity courses. This is a busy outdoor and enrichment activities. and varied course which demands Further study You will study the following units: commitment and provides highly BTEC Level 2 Diploma specialist work-related knowledge in Public Services. • Uniformed public services to prepare you for an exciting employment career in a uniformed service. Possible careers • Public service skills Employment in public or You will study 18 units including: • Careers and employment emergency services. • Government policies and • Value of sport and recreation the public services • Adventurous outdoor activities • Teamwork and leadership • Land navigation by • Outdoor and adventurous map and compass expeditions • Crime and its effects Further study BTEC Extended Diploma Further study in Public Services. HND in Public Services including Possible careers CKP, BA Hons or Foundation Degree in a related area. Employment in the public and emergency services. Possible careers Employment after entry tests into armed services, police, fire, and ambulance services.

Public Services: Police, Army, Ambulance, Fire, Public Service

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Public Services HND Including Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP)

UCAS Code: 2J48 You will develop essential skills For the CKP you will study Entry requirements: 120 UCAS such as time management and 10 units including: points, relevant BTEC Extended teamwork as well as self-motivating • Providing initial support to Diploma or equivalent, and GCSE techniques. You will also explore the victims and witnesses sensitivity and openness required grade C or above in English • Gathering and submitting to work with diverse groups. (or equivalent) and a range of information to support law assessments at interview. Units include: enforcement objectives Duration: 2 years full time • Small-scale research projects • Providing an initial Location: Watford campus in public services response to incidents • Organisations and behaviour • Arresting, detaining and You will study for your Certificate reporting individuals in Knowledge of Policing (CKP) • Fair treatment in public services alongside your HND and your tutor • Government decision making • Interviewing victims and witnesses will support you to ensure you and the public services • Interviewing suspects in relation to complete both to a high standard. • Psychology of human and priority and volume investigations You will learn to identify and criminal behaviour • Searching individuals formulate plans to solve public • Crime reduction and • Searching vehicles, premises service related problems. You community safety and open spaces will also investigate the effective • Aspects of criminal law use of communication and • Conducting priority and for public services information technology for volume investigations public services applications. • Substance misuse, • Managing conflict culture and crime Within the CKP you will cover policing practice such as conflict • Criminological theory relating Further study resolution, profiling criminal to crimes of violence You can progress to university, behaviour, witness support and and you may be able to join the how to conduct an investigation. second or third year of a relevant Honours degree programme such as Criminology.

Possible careers You can progress to work in a “I enjoy my one-to-one range of public services such as revenue and customs, immigration, meetings and learn a lot prison services or related areas. Your CKP qualification enhances from my tutor when we’re your employability to a range of public services and is a discussing my options for mandatory requirement for entry to the London Metropolitan or my future.” Hertfordshire Police Forces. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services , Student Survey 2013 “Cant wait till summer gonna be really long then 2 years public services at west herts in september #ready” @WFCpazza9615h

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Sport and Leisure BTEC Diploma BTEC Extended Progression Award in Sport Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)

Course Code: 8908Q Course Code: 8806Q Course Code: 8887S Food science Nutrition Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including in Skills for Working Life and a successful completion of Level English or maths (PE also desirable), range of assessments at interview. 1 programme and a range of or Level 2 Diploma and a range of assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. Coaching This course is perfect as an entry There are around half a million sport If you love sports and want to help Psychology into the Sport and Active Leisure industry. It is specifically designed and active leisure employees in the people perform at their highest level, to meet the needs of students who UK employing a higher than average this course is just what you’re looking want to work in this growing industry proportion of 16–24 year-olds. The for. You’ll need to be able to motivate and is divided into seven units: vast majority of are staff (rather and inspire people of all abilities to • Introduction to the sport than self-employed). There has reach their potential. Be physically and recreation industry been a significant rise in activity as fit with determination and patience a result of London 2012, resulting in to succeed as a fitness coach. • Introduction to working with increased enthusiasm to get people customers and colleagues You will gain an understanding involved in sport. There’s never of how diet and psychology can • Following safe working practices been a better time to get involved influence sports performers and • Assist in the planning, delivery in the sport and leisure industry. study the structure and function of and evaluation of an activity This six unit course provides the human body which is central • Introduction to health, lifestyle a sound basis for students to to the course. Skills for coaching and the human body progress onto the Extended and improving performance are Diploma in Sport, or to enter the developed, as well as a knowledge of • Sports practical sports industry at a basic level. the structure of the sports industry. • Exercise and fitness The course content examines sports Units include: Assessment is via coursework. performance and the sports industry. • Anatomy and physiology It is also possible to gain Sports Units studied are: • Psychology for sport Coaching Awards and Functional • Fitness testing and training Personal training Skills Level 1 English and • Nutrition for sport Personal Social Development. • Anatomy and physiology • Practical sports activities • Injury in sport Further study • Sports massage • Practical sport Sports performance BTEC Level 2 Diploma in The course includes English Sport or Public Services. • Development of personal fitness and maths Functional Skills. • Effects of exercise on Possible careers the body systems Further study Leisure centre assistant, Successful students can gain entry sports leadership and Assessment is via coursework. to university to study sports related coaching opportunities, sports The course also includes the degrees, Sports Foundation degree development assistant. opportunity to complete Functional or Active IQ qualification. The course Skills and Coaching Awards. also provides entry qualifications for degrees in PE teaching. Further study BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport. Possible careers Careers in the health and fitness Possible careers industry such as assistant fitness Sports coach, sports assistant instructor or trainee management, and similar career areas. or careers in the sports industry such as sports coaching/sports assistant.

Sport: Sport Performance, Fitness, Coaching, Sports Therapy, Personal Training, Leisure Management

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BTEC Extended Health and Sports Studies – Sport and Leisure Diploma in Fitness Active Foundation Management HND Sport Science IQ Qualifications Degree Subjects central to sports Course Code: 0379S performance such as psychology, Course Code: 9902 Duration: 2 Years UCAS Code: 4Q72 Further study Duration: 2 Years nutrition and injury are also Duration: 1 Year (4 days a week) Location: Watford campus Entry requirements: 120 UCAS You can progress to university, Location: Watford campus studied. Skills for assessing Location: Watford campus Entry: 120 UCAS points, including points, relevant BTEC Extended and you may be able to join Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including fitness and coaching sports are Entry: Applicants must have a one GCE A level or equivalent, Diploma or equivalent, and GCSE the second or third year of a English or maths (PE also desirable) developed, as are skills needed Level 3 qualification at merit or plus 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, grade C or above in English relevant Honours degree. and science, Level 2 Diploma and to work in the sports industry. above and an entry assessment. including English, Science and (or equivalent) and a range of With your HND you can also gain assessments at interview. a range of relevant assessments This course is different from the Mature applicants will be accepted maths equivalent. Applications membership of The Institute of at interview. Extended Diploma in Sport due with relevant industrial experience. should be made via UCAS. Duration: 2 years full time Sport and Recreation Management to the more scientific nature of UCAS Code: C601 FdSc/SST Location: Watford campus (ISRM) and The Institute for This course is ideal if you have the units. Units studied are: This industry-recognised Institution Code: HERTS H36 Sport, Parks and Leisure (ISPAL). an interest in all aspects of sport, • Exercise anatomy qualification underpins the role of a Campus Code: W The Higher National Diploma in Following membership you will from actual participation to the fitness instructor and enables you Sport and Leisure Management is a be able to use the letters M.Inst. different methods of performance • Exercise physiology to demonstrate your competence very versatile and practical course SRM.Dip after your title. This course covers three main enhancement, and how sport can • Psychology for sport in the workplace. It can be achieved which will develop your skills and themes – Sports Management/ benefit society as a whole. The in the following contexts; Gym, understanding of the Sport and Possible careers • Practical sport performance Development, Sports Coaching and course will cover a wide range of Exercise to Music, Aqua or Exercise Leisure industry. During your course There are many employment • Sports massage Sport and Fitness Development. sports, vocational qualifications and and Physical Activity for Children. you will learn about the different opportunities within the private You will study a range of modules and public sector. These include training methods together with a The course includes work You will develop the knowledge roles and responsibilities within including physiology and movement sport centre management or sports range of underpinning knowledge. placements and English, maths and and skills you need to work in the sector and how those roles analysis, social aspects of sport development officers in the public Previous students have followed a ICT skills, plus the opportunity to a health and fitness context. fit within the overall structure of and exercise, and fundamentals sector, or gym managers, personal variety of career routes including gain Sports Coaching Awards. You will gain an understanding of the an organisation or community. of sports development. trainers, sports coaches or sports Sports Development Officers Leisure principles and practices involved in You will focus on the development of Further study retailer in the private sector. Centre Management, Nursing planning and monitoring individual Other units include practical aspects higher level skills in sport and related Public Service and Teaching. Foundation degree in Sport and group exercise as well as the of sports science, sports industry areas and investigate techniques This course examines how science Studies or Active IQ qualification, techniques used in sports massage. management and marketing, and attributes that are required to PE and Leisure Management or applied research techniques for can be applied to understand and The course is split into two work successfully in the industry. more specialised degrees such as sports studies and socio-cultural improve sports performance. A semesters; Level 2 certificates You will gain a sound understanding Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, dynamics of sports and exercise. knowledge of human biology is are completed before the of the theory that underpins the Sports Equipment Design, Diet and central to the course, covering commencement of Level 3 In addition students will be operation and function of the Nutrition or Sports Psychology. the structures of the human certificates. This course will expected to gain a minimum of health and leisure industry as body and how it functions. well as sports development and Possible careers enable you to become a member at least one coaching qualification within a sport of their choice to health and fitness management. Assistant fitness instructor, of the Register of Exercise enable successful completion of sports assistant, sports coaching, Professionals (REPS). Units include: the Sports Coaching modules. sports development and other The course is divided into • The sports and leisure industry sports related careers. four qualifications: Assessment is by examination • Marketing principles and continuous assessment via • Level 2 Fitness Instruction module-based coursework. • Operating and managing a • Level 2 Instructing Circuits sport and leisure facility • Level 3 Sports Massage Further study • Managing in the health Progression to the University • Level 3 Personal Training and fitness industry of Hertfordshire to top up to an • Principles of sport coaching Students are assessed via practical Honours degree in Sports Studies • Managing sports development observation, written exam and with one final year of study. “I wouldn’t be where I worksheets in order to build a • Physical activity, lifestyle am today in my personal Possible careers portfolio of competencies. and wellbeing and professional life, so Employment within the Sport thank you West Herts for Further study and Leisure industry. helping give me the best Other relevant fitness qualifications. start possible!” Kate Wanstein Possible careers Sport & Exercise Science Fitness instructor, circuit class instructor, personal trainer, sports massage therapist.

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West Herts College has teamed up with local sports clubs to offer a Centre of Sports Excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to combine your love of football or rugby with academic sports studies. We will offer you an exciting and personalised study programme so you get the learning experience and support you need to help meet your ambitions.

Football You will develop your full sporting potential with practical rugby Level 2 Diploma In partnership with Watford FC’s experience and competitions in Sport Community Sports and Education against other college rugby teams in Course Code: 9903 Trust we are proud to offer both a London and the South East region. male and female football academy. Duration: 1 or 2 Years These courses will include practical You will receive a comprehensive Location: Watford campus grounding in RFU coaching, football experience and competition Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) and a theoretical studies and daily training against other academies in the range of relevant assessments at with qualified rugby coaches. You London and South East region. interview including successful trials. will be taught the skills required This vocational course is aimed to help you progress to a higher at those who wish to combine standard of rugby as well as progression in football, either playing gain the experience you need to Level 3 Diploma or coaching, with the dynamic specialise in working in rugby within in Sport area of physical education, sports the sport and leisure industry. Course Code: 9904 coaching and sports development. Duration: 1 or 2 years You will receive a comprehensive Further study Location: Watford campus grounding in FA coaching, Students studying at Level 2 theoretical studies and daily training. can progress to the BTEC Level Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including You will be taught the skills required 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma maths or English, or an equivalent to help you progress to a higher in Sport in their chosen field to qualification, plus a range of standard of football as well as gain continue to develop both their relevant assessments at interview the experience necessary to work academic studies and sporting skills. including successful trials. within the sport and leisure industry. For students studying at Level 3 they can progress into Higher Education. Rugby Possible careers We have an exciting new opportunity Football or Rugby sports coaching, for keen sports performers who sports assistant, sports development want to commit themselves to a and other sports related careers. rugby training programme. We are working with a Professional Ruby Entry requirements Club in the Aviva premiership to Dependent on academic ability launch a rugby centre of excellence. students can apply to study at If you are interested in developing Level 2 or Level 3 for this course. your own rugby skills and performance, alongside the study of coaching and training, then this course is for you.

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BTEC Diploma in BTEC Diploma in BTEC Extended Travel and Tourism Travel and Tourism Diploma in Aviation Operations

Course Code: 9906Q Course Code: 2590 Course Code: 9927 Duration: 1 Year Duration: 1 Year Duration: 2 Years Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Location: Watford campus Entry: 2 GCSEs (E–G) or Certificate Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D), or Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including in Skills for Working Life and a successful completion of Level English or maths, or Level 2 Diploma Team range of assessments at interview. 1 programme and a range of or equivalent and a range of leadership assessments at interview. relevant assessments at interview. Who wouldn’t want to work in the travel industry? It’s a job that The fast-expanding leisure and The airport and airline industry is allows you to explore the globe, tourism sectors offer a wide range one of the fastest growing sectors see fantastic scenery and meet of career opportunities, from travel in the Travel and Tourism industry people from different cultures. It’s agencies to holiday reps. This course both locally and nationally. If you also hard work and you need to gives you a broad introduction would like to work in this rapidly be an independent worker, with that not only explores the various expanding industry with the strong communication skills and career pathways but also examines opportunity to travel to a wide the ability to build a rapport with the key skills required to attract range of exciting destinations then people in foreign countries. and expand the customer base. this course could be ideal for you. This Introductory Diploma in Travel Delivery is through a number This course will provide you with and Tourism combines a mixture of assignments supported by a general introduction to aviation of travel related subjects with class tuition, presentations, and with our help, you will learn employment skills preparation lectures and tutorials. the essential skills, knowledge in order to provide you with an The course covers a variety and understanding required for all-encompassing insight into of units including: you to work well as a member this exciting and demanding of airport or airline staff. • Marketing in travel and tourism industry plus give you the skills You will have the opportunity to visit • Customer service you need for employment. airports and training simulators. One Units include: • Worldwide holiday destinations residential visit each year will be arranged, which is typically for one • Customer Service Educational day trips are also week overseas (previous destinations • Displaying travel and arranged such as a trip to Paris. have included Shanghai, Barcelona, tourism products As well as the Level 2 Diploma, An Lanzarote, Toronto and Hong Kong). • Planning trips to attractions you will also study Functional Skills. overseas Marketin Modules include: • UK travel destinations Further study visit every year g • The airline industry • Recommending a package holiday BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel • Air travel information and Tourism or Aviation Operations. • The role of cabin crew • Meeting customer needs • The role of an overseas Possible careers • Airport operations representative Travel agent, tour operator, • Aircraft operations • Planning an event hotel receptionist and airline customer services. • Environmental impacts of aviation • Planning for a job in travel and tourism • Team leadership • Building working relationships • Teamwork with customers Further study You will also have the opportunity University degree or Foundation to achieve qualifications Degree in an appropriate in English and maths. vocational discipline.

Further study Possible careers BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Customer liaison, ramp work, cargo Travel and Tourism. operations, ground handling or traditional airline jobs including Possible careers cabin crew and customer service. Travel and Tourism: Travel agents, airline customer Travel, Aviation, Customer Service, Tourism and Marketing services and tour operators.

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BTEC Extended Travel and Tourism Diploma in Travel Management HND and Tourism

Course Code: 9917S UCAS Code: 9L23 Units include: Duration: 2 Years Entry requirements: 120 UCAS • Marketing in travel and tourism Location: Watford campus points, relevant BTEC Extended • The travel and tourism sector Diploma or equivalent, and GCSE Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including • The developing manager English or maths, or Level 2 Diploma grade C or above in English or equivalent and a range of (or equivalent) and a range of • Public relations and promotions relevant assessments at interview. assessments at interview. in travel and tourism (including Duration: 2 years full time event management) Are you a people person? Are Location: Watford campus • Visitor attraction management you fascinated by the tourism • Travel and tourism entrepreneurs industry? Do you like to experience The travel and tourism industry • Resort management new cultures? Travel and tourism is one of the biggest and fastest is a rapidly changing industry growing industries in the UK. Further study that requires employees that are If you have a love of travel and You can progress to university, enthusiastic and enjoy working are an independent worker with and you may be able to join with people from all walks of life. strong communication skills then the second or third year of a this course could be for you. It will If you want to work in Tour relevant Honours degree. Operations, Hotels, Airlines or provide you with the qualification Travel Agencies, go straight and practical training you need Possible careers for a management career in the to work within the industry or Conference and Event Management, travel and tourism sector. progress to higher education, Airport Passenger Services this course will prepare you. The course is suitable for existing Management, Tourism Management Modules include: employees within travel and and Personnel Management. tourism and for those who want • Investigating travel and tourism to work in this industry. You will • Cruise develop skills, techniques and • Conference attributes essential for working as a manager in travel and tourism, • Marketing enabling you to progress to • Specialist tourism employment or continue your • Hospitality education at Honours degree level. • Customer service You will study a range of units from • Resort representatives visitor attractions to hospitality and resort management and One residential visit each year will marketing. In addition, you will “I enjoyed learning about a be arranged, which is typically develop self-awareness, openness variety of subjects during my for one week overseas (previous and sensitivity to diversity in terms destinations have included Shanghai, of people, cultures and travel and course. All of the staff were Barcelona, Lanzarote, Toronto and tourism management issues. Hong Kong). It may also be possible As part of your course you may really helpful.” to gain a First Aid certificate. visit relevant attractions and Further study destinations, and guest speakers BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in will provide firsthand insights into HND in Travel and Tourism how the industry works. You may Travel and Tourism, Student Survey 2013 Management, Foundation also have the opportunity to gain or Honours degree. valuable work experience in the Possible careers industry, and undertake a research Travel agency management, project as part of your course. overseas reps, cabin crew, car rental, airport ground staff, hotel administration, event management or wedding planner.

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Award in Diploma in Entry Level Personal Personal Progression Progress Progress Pathway

Course Code: 8744 Course Code: 8744P Course Code: 8691 – Watford PREPARATION FOR WORK Duration: 1 year Duration: 1 year campus, 8692 – Dacorum campus Location: Watford Campus Location: Watford Campus Duration: 2 years FURTHER STUDIES Entry Qualifications: No formal Entry Qualifications: No formal Location: Watford or qualifications are required. qualifications are required. Dacorum campus Prospective students should have Prospective students should have Entry Qualifications: No formal a positive approach to learning a positive approach to learning qualifications are required. and be able to access a busy and be able to access a busy Prospective students should have mainstream learning environment, mainstream learning environment, a positive approach to learning with appropriate support. with appropriate support. and be able to access a busy mainstream learning environment, Aimed at young people with a Aimed at young people with a with appropriate support. varied range of learning needs. varied range of learning needs It encourages you to develop including those with severe to Based around the development of independence and prepares you moderate learning difficulties. This employability, personal and social for living in the community, at home course is a progression route from skills. We work with our students to or independently. You will learn in the Award in Personal Progress. It produce an individual learning plan small groups with your tutor and be will build on and reinforce the skills appropriate for their level of study. supported by a learning advisor. learnt on the Award programme. Students work with their peers and Your tutor will create a learning You will learn in small groups are taught through a variety of plan to support your studies with your tutor and be supported projects and activities including ICT, and meet your individual needs. by a learning advisor. Your tutor English and maths skills. Teaching This course offers a high level will create a learning plan to takes place in small groups using of support and is personalised support your studies and meet a range of interactive and assistive to meet individual needs. your individual needs. This technologies. Individual and group course offers a high level of support is provided by a specialist Units include: support, personalised to you. team of Learning Advisors, with care • Preparation for work support and facilities if required. Units include: • Independent living skills This course will prepare students • Preparation for work • IT and project work for work, independence • Independent living skills • Community and leisure and their next steps. • IT and project work Progression Progression • Community and leisure Students who successfully Students on this programme In addition to these an optional complete this course can can progress onto the Diploma residential visit may be offered progress onto mainstream FE in Personal Progress. at an additional cost. programmes, work or further foundation learning programmes. Progression Students on this programme may be able to progress onto the Entry Level 2 Progression Pathway.

Foundation Studies: Supported Learning, Life Skills, Further Studies, Employability

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AAT Accounting Business Technician Administration Intermediate Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months The qualification is achieved by Location: Watford campus Location: College campus gaining practical experience at and employer’s site and employer’s site work. You will also be required to Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including achieve a Level 1 award in English, Maths are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must maths and IT and complete a be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start workbook relating to employment of the course and there will be of the course and there will be rights and responsibilities. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. Progression Business Administration Advanced The Apprenticeship in Accounting Administrators handle the day- Apprenticeship Level 3. gives you the opportunity to gain to-day tasks in an office and skills and a nationally recognised make sure things run smoothly, qualification sought after by an important support role within employers throughout the industry. any business or organisation. With From accounts clerks to financial The term ‘administration’ covers controllers, the AAT programme roles that involve organising people is relevant in all industries and resources, including, executive Nationally Brand Practical recognised courses new skills experience on site and employment sectors. assistants, secretaries, administration Students will develop their skills assistants, data entry clerks and in double-entry book-keeping, office juniors. As a business and train in management and administration apprentice, your administrative processes and gain exact duties will depend on your skills in how to use manual and employer. This sort of work requires computerised accounting systems. a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail. Examples of subject areas include: One of the great things about • AAT Level 2 Certificate business and administration is that in Accounting you can work almost anywhere. With • Basic Accounting 1 and 2 your transferable skills, you could • Basic Costing be working in a record company or a charity. Administration roles • Computerised Accounting are also an excellent starting point The qualification is achieved by to move into management once gaining practical experience on site you have more experience. and attending college to acquire Examples of subject areas include: the necessary theory, underpinning • Communicate in a knowledge and practical training. business environment You will also be required to achieve a Level 1 award in English, • Solve business problems maths and IT and complete a • Contribute to running a project workbook relating to employment • Prepare text from notes rights and responsibilities. • Support the organisation Progression of meetings Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in AAT Accounting Technician.

Apprenticeships: Business, Care, Construction and Engineering, Hairdressing, Hospitality, IT and Media, Sport, Teaching

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Business Customer Service Contact Centre Customer Service Supervisory Administration Intermediate Operations Advanced Management Advanced Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 15 months Duration: 12 months The qualification is achieved by Duration: 12 months Duration: 15 months Duration: 15 months Location: College campus Location: College campus gaining practical experience onsite. Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site You will also be required to achieve and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site a Level 1 award in English and Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including maths and complete a workbook English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must relating to employment rights and be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start responsibilities. of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. assessments at interview. Progression assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. Customer Service Advanced Ideal for people working in an This apprenticeship teaches you Apprenticeship Level 3. This apprenticeship covers all Learn the skills to provide excellent The Advanced Apprenticeship in administrative role wanting to the skills to provide excellent areas of contact centre operations customer service, to apply to roles Management is aimed at people who develop their knowledge to enhance customer service, and can be Possible careers from call handling, IT support, across many different sectors. are in a position of responsibility; their career prospects. It will provide applied to hundreds of job Customer service trainee, assistant, helpdesk and training. Employers are increasingly these will include supervisor and recognising the key role customer- team leaders who overseeing other you with the essential knowledge roles across many different representative or agent. The course is ideal for people facing staff play in determining the staff and deal with problems. and understanding that you will need sectors, from government to working in areas like sales, quality of customer experience and as an experienced employee in an telecommunications. Good customer information retrieval or account This apprenticeship will focus on in increasing customer loyalty. administrative and supervisory role. service is key to the success of management or for public a wide range of functions such Accuracy, attention to detail and any business or organisation. service advisors, for example; At the advanced apprenticeship as: planning, monitoring the organisational skills are important As a customer service apprentice, the NHS or Local Government. level these skills could involve work of a team, supporting team improving customer satisfaction, members, managing conflict, here – and if you can multi-task, so you’ll probably work at the front You will be employed to work the team leading, improving customer resolving problems, project much the better. A head for figures end of an employer’s business phones and computer systems, loyalty, gathering and analysing management, agreeing budgets is helpful, but good communication activities and regularly assist listen and communicate and customer feedback, processing and managing customer service. and people skills are vital too. customers. Duties are likely to work with a team in a fast-paced complaints and maintaining Examples of subject areas include: include making sure that customers environment. You will also be You will also be required to reliable customer service. are dealt with in a positive, reliable required to achieve a Level 1 award achieve a Level 2 award in English, • Contribute to decision-making and pleasant way – whether that’s in a business environment in English and maths and complete Examples of subject areas include: maths and ICT and complete a by offering advice, answering a workbook relating to employment workbook relating to employment • Supervise a team in a • Communicate effectively questions or handling complaints. rights and responsibilities. rights and responsibilities. business environment with customers Completing this apprenticeship • Demonstrate understanding Progression • Contribute to running a project is a way of providing evidence of Progression of customer service ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership • Plan and organise meetings skills that will serve you well in Team leading Intermediate virtually any industry – so it’s a Apprenticeship, ILM Level 3 Award in • Organise the delivery of and Management Skills. • Analyse and report data very good way to move forward, Leadership and Management Skills. reliable customer service The qualification is achieved by even if you’re still undecided • Deliver seamless customer gaining practical experience at about your future career. service with a team work. You will also be required to Examples of subject areas include: • Resolve customer achieve a Level 2 award in English, • Communicate using customer service problems maths and IT and complete a service language workbook relating to employment You will gain practical experience rights and responsibilities. • Follow the rules to deliver at work. You will also be required customer service to achieve a Level 2 award in Possible careers • Maintain a positive and English and maths and complete a Administration officer, executive, customer-friendly attitude workbook relating to employment administration team leader, rights and responsibilities. • Communicate effectively office supervisor, personal with customers assistant, secretary, legal Progression secretary or medical secretary. • Process information Level three management about customers Level two team leading.

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Children and Children and Dental Nursing Health and Social Young People’s Young People’s Advanced Care (Adults) Workforce Workforce Apprenticeship Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Examples of subject areas include: Duration: 15 months Duration: 18 months Duration: 12 months Location: College campus • Help to keep children safe Location: College campus Location: Watford campus Location: College campus and employer’s site • Support children’s development and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: A range of relevant Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including • Use support to develop own English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must assessments at interview and be English are preferred. You must practice in children’s care, be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start employed at the start of the course. be employed prior to the start learning and development of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. • Contribute to the assessments at interview. A Dental Nurse supports the Dentist assessments at interview. effectiveness of teams in all aspects of patient care. Dental For people who work with children • Support the development of For those working in or towards Nurses can be employed in general This apprenticeship is ideal for – from birth to 16-year-olds (and children and young people 0–19 a supervisory or managerial practice, hospitals or the community care assistants employed in the their families) – in settings or role with children in many dental services and can also train as care or health sector working in services whose main purpose The qualification is achieved by settings and services. It offers a Dental Nurse in the armed forces. residential, nursing, learning and is children’s care, learning and gaining practical experience in a combination of qualifications, physical disability establishments. the work place and gathering A dental nurse provides chair-side development. Employees in this that will equip you with the skills support for the dental team, which Social care is about helping people area make sure children are looked evidence into an online portfolio and knowledge you need to to demonstrate competence. includes dentists, dental therapists, with a particular need, such as the after, kept active, happy and work in the Childcare industry. hygienists and technicians. disabled, the elderly or people with nourished. They also help children Necessary theory, underpinning Students will select a learning disabilities. This care usually develop social and practical skills. Examples of subject areas include: knowledge and support will be given specialist pathway from one takes place in the home, in care • Principles of Infection Control As an apprentice, the exact nature in the work place with students being of the following options: homes or out in the community, and required to attend college workshop in the Dental Environment of your job role will depend on your • Early Learning and Childcare can include anything from helping employer. This course is ideal for sessions to pass written tests. You • Assessment of Oral Health people get dressed to transporting those working under supervision will also be required to achieve a • Social Care and Treatment Planning them to and from a residential Level 1 award in English, maths and such as a nursery assistant, • Learning, Development • Dental Radiography home or taking them shopping. playgroup assistant working with IT, Paediatric First Aid and complete and Support Services • Scientific Principles in the Examples of subject areas include: children under five or those who may a workbook relating to employment You will gain practical experience Management of Oral Health be working with children and their rights and responsibilities. • Level 2 BTEC Certificate in in the work place and gather Diseases and Dental Procedures families in a variety of contexts. Health and Social Care Progression evidence into an online portfolio You will be required to attend • Level 2 NVQ in Health Level 3 Advance Apprenticeship to demonstrate your competence. and Social Care Diploma for the Children and Necessary theory, underpinning theory sessions at the College Young People’s Workforce. knowledge and support will be given at least once a week . • Maths at Level 1 in the workplace with students being You will also be required to • English at Level 1 required to attend College workshop achieve a Level 2 award in English sessions to pass written tests. You and maths and complete a The qualification is achieved by will also be required to achieve a workbook relating to employment gaining practical experience in Level 2 award in English, maths and rights and responsibilities. the workplace and gathering IT, Paediatric First Aid and complete evidence into an online portfolio a workbook relating to employment Progression to demonstrate competence. rights and responsibilities. Access to Higher Education Necessary theory, underpinning Science and Health Professions knowledge and support will be Progression given in the work place with Relevant foundation/honours students being required to attend degrees or other suitable Level 4/5 College workshop sessions to pass “@whertscollege I diplomas in a Health Care area. written and functional Skills tests. should thank you as I Progression have learnt much from this college. I will feel Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship proud to have West Diploma in Health and Social Care. Herts College on my CV. #WHC” @Azzlan17_03Ali10m

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Clinical Healthcare Health and Social Maintenance Carpentry Electrical Healthcare Support Services Care (Adults) operations Intermediate Installation Support Intermediate Advanced Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 15 months Duration: 24 months Duration: 12 months/24 months Duration: 48 months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: Dacorum campus Location: Dacorum campus Location: Kings Langley campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments including a colour blindness test at interview. Develop the skills and knowledge You will learn how to support Social care is about helping people The Level 2 Apprenticeship This apprenticeship provides you required to become competent in Health Professionals. Roles with a particular need, such as the in Maintenance Operations is with the skills needed to succeed This course covers the installation, supporting health professionals within the health sector include disabled, the elderly or people designed to develop the skills and through classroom sessions and maintenance and repair of such as doctors, nurses and switchboard operators, records with learning disabilities. Care knowledge of people, enabling practical workshops. Apprentices are electrotechnical equipment – from healthcare scientists. managers or ward clerks. These usually takes place at home, in care them to work in the industry in expected to be working as either a installing electrical systems inside You could work in various clinical roles are central to the smooth homes or out in the community, their chosen craft such as general site joiner or a bench joiner carrying a new building to maintaining healthcare support roles, providing running of healthcare services. and can include anything from maintenance of building services. out tasks indoors and outside. machinery on a production line. vital assistance in diagnosing, Examples of subject areas include: assisting people to get dressed It is aimed at candidates who This could include fitting timber The qualification consists of the to helping with shopping. treating and caring for patients. • Introduction to personal undertake varied building roofs, floors, doors and stairs, bench Technical Certificate at Level 2 Examples of subject areas include: development in health, You can progress onto Higher maintenance tasks within joiners work in a workshop where and 3, the NVQ at Level 3 and Education in subjects like nursing, their organisation. timber is prepared and assembled Level 2 in English, maths and ICT. • Introduction to duty of social care or children’s and young people’s settings midwifery or management Examples of subject areas include: to make doors, windows and stairs. It is achieved by gaining practical care in health, social care roles in care homes. or children’s and young • Contribute to the • Carpentry and joinery Daily tasks will include calculating experience on site and attending Examples of subject areas include: materials, measuring, cutting and college one day a week to gain the • Contribute to health and safety effectiveness of teams • Bricklaying and plastering • Promote communication in shaping materials using hand necessary theory and knowledge. in health and social care • The Principles of infection • Erecting working platforms health, social care or children’s and power tools. You will also be Students must achieve nine units • The Principles of Infection prevention and control and young people’s settings • Plastering required to achieve a Level 1 award in total to complete the technical Prevention and Control • Implement person centred in English and maths and complete • Engage in personal development • Plumbing certificates over a three year approaches in health a workbook relating to employment • Causes and Spread of Infection in health, social care or children’s period. The NVQ is gained over a and social care • Roof lead work rights and responsibilities. • Handle information in health and young people’s settings 42 month period. The final part of • Principles of safeguarding • Painting and decorating the qualification is the AM2 exam. and social care settings • Promote good practice in Progression and protection in health • Health and safety Examples of subject areas include: The qualification is achieved by and social care handling information in health Carpentry Advanced Apprenticeship and social care settings • Ensure safe site working gaining practical experience in • Handle information in health The qualification is achieved by gaining practical experience • Diagnose and correct the work place and gathering and social care settings You will gain practical experience in onsite and attending college to electrical faults evidence into an online portfolio to the workplace and gather evidence You will gain practical experience acquire the necessary theory, demonstrate competence. Necessary into an online portfolio. You will • Prepare to install wiring systems, in the workplace and gather underpinning knowledge and theory, underpinning knowledge and attend College workshop sessions to wiring enclosures and equipment evidence into an online portfolio. practical training. You will also be support will be given in the work pass written tests. You will also be • Install wiring systems, wiring You will attend College workshops required to achieve a Level 1 award place with students being required required to achieve a Level 2 award enclosures and equipment sessions to pass written tests. in English and maths and complete to attend College workshops in English and maths and complete a workbook relating to employment • Connect wiring systems sessions to pass written tests. You will also be required to a workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. and equipment using safe You will also be required to achieve a Level 1 award in English rights and responsibilities. and approved methods achieve a Level 1 award in English and maths and complete a and maths and complete a workbook relating to employment Progression workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. Level 5 Leadership and Management rights and responsibilities. in Care Services qualification, Level 3 Management.

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IMI 9068 Motor IMI 9067 Motor Plumbing City Plumbing Advanced Vehicle Vehicle Advanced and Guilds 6189 Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Intermediate Level 3 Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 24 months Duration: 24 months Duration: 30 months Duration: 24 months Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Kings Langley campus Location: Watford campus Location: Kings Langley and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: Successful completion English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must of Intermediate Apprenticeship be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start in Plumbing or significant of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be experience of working within assessments including a mechanical assessments including a mechanical assessments at interview. the plumbing sector; especially comprehension test at interview. comprehension test at interview. with gas appliances. You must This apprenticeship covers training be employed prior to the start This course is designed for trainee This course is designed for trainee in a range of plumbing systems, of the course and there will be motor vehicle mechanics and motor vehicle mechanics and components and their installation. assessments at interview. technicians. Providing hands-on technicians. Providing hands-on The plumbing industry is a key part experience to learn the practical experience to learn the practical of the UK’s construction industry. You must have already successfully elements of the trade, combined elements of the trade, combined It’s a highly competitive field that completed an Intermediate Level with the theory behind the with the theory behind the employs skilled craftspeople and Apprenticeship in Plumbing, engine to get you motoring. engine to get you motoring. technicians who work with a wide or have the experience and Examples of subject areas include: Examples of subject areas include: range of materials and technologies. knowledge comparable with the requirements of that programme. • Carry out routine vehicle • Diagnose and rectify vehicle As a plumbing apprentice, you’ll maintenance engine and component faults learn about the installation This apprenticeship is aimed at and maintenance of plumbing people who complete and oversee • Remove and replace engine • Diagnose and rectify auxiliary systems and components. You’ll work to install, service, maintain units and components equipment electrical faults also take a certificate in basic and commission domestic hot • Remove and replace electrical • Identify and agree plumbing skills, covering safety, water, cold water, central heating auxiliary units and components customer vehicle needs cold water and hot water systems, and sanitation systems. • Remove and replace vehicle • Diagnose and rectify sanitation, and central heating. Examples of subject areas include: chassis units and components vehicle transmission and Examples of subject areas include: • Plan domestic plumbing gas driveline system faults The qualification consists • Maintain effective plumbing systems work activities of the Technical Certificate, The qualification consists working relationships • Install domestic plumbing gas NVQ and a Level 1 award in of the Technical Certificate, • Install non-complex plumbing systems and components English, maths and ICT. NVQ and a Level 2 award in systems and components • Commission and decommission English, maths and ICT. It is achieved by gaining practical • Decommission non-complex domestic plumbing gas systems “It is great to be earning and experience at work and attending It is achieved by gaining practical plumbing systems • Service and maintain college one day a week to experience at work and attending • Maintain non-complex plumbing domestic plumbing gas learning at the same time acquire the necessary theory College one day a week to systems and components systems and components and underpinning knowledge acquire the necessary theory and and to complete the Key Skills. underpinning knowledge and to You will also be required to achieve a You must also achieve your and now I’m really part of complete the functional skills. Level 2 award in English and maths, C&G Level 3 Certificate in Basic Further study the family business.” You must also achieve your IMI and at Level 1 in ICT and complete a Plumbing Skills, during the On successful completion Technical Certificate Diploma workbook relating to employment course of your apprenticeship. of the Level 2 qualification James North in Vehicle Maintenance and rights and responsibilities. The qualification is achieved by you can progress on to the Repair – Level 3 during the gaining practical experience at work CIPHE/Vokera Apprentice of the Year 2012 Advanced Apprenticeship. Further study course of your apprenticeship. and attending College to acquire Plumbing Advanced the necessary theory, underpinning Apprenticeship Level 3. knowledge and practical training. You will also be required to achieve a Level 2 award in English and maths, and a Level 1 award in ICT. A workbook will also need to be completed relating to employment rights and responsibilities.

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Hairdressing Barbering HAIRDRESSING Intermediate Intermediate ADVANCED Apprenticeship Apprenticeship APPRENTICESHIP

Duration: 14 months Duration: Up to 12 months Duration: 14–18 Months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

As a hairdressing apprentice, you’ll For people interested in cutting Ideal for junior stylists who have a work as a salon junior, assisting and styling hair for men and boys. regular client base, have completed senior staff while training as a You’ll also learn about (and be the Level 2 qualification and would junior stylist. tested on) hygiene, disposing of like to continue to develop their skills. Duties are likely to include booking chemicals and working in a team. Advanced apprentices take appointments, shampooing, You will have a range of skills and their learning a step further by conditioning, drying and subjects to choose from, including: developing their cutting and styling hair, and mixing and • Advise and consult with clients colouring skills so they can carry applying hair colouring. out all the latest fashion techniques • Shampoo, condition hair and scalp You’ll study hairdressing topics such – and maybe even determine the • Cut hair using basic as hair and skin testing, the effects of fashion looks of the future. barbering techniques chemicals on hair and skin, and the You should have a regular client principles of hair colour selection. • Cut facial hair to shape base to achieve this qualification. using basic techniques There’s also the option to learn Examples of module options include: about promoting products, perming, • Create basic patterns in hair or relaxing different types of hair. • Provide hairdressing • Promote additional services consultation services Examples of module options include: or products to clients • Colour hair using a • Advise and consult with clients The qualification is achieved by variety of techniques • Shampoo, condition and gaining practical experience in • Creatively style and dress hair treat the hair and scalp the workplace and gathering • Develop and enhance your evidence into an online portfolio • Fulfil salon reception duties creative hairdressing skills to demonstrate your competence. You will gain practical experience • Contribute to the financial Necessary theory, underpinning at work. You will also be required effectiveness of the business knowledge and support will to achieve a Level 1 award in be given in the workplace English and maths and complete a You will gain practical experience “Apprenticeships are great. with students being required workbook relating to employment at work. You will also be required to attend college workshops rights and responsibilities. to achieve a Level 2 award in You’re gaining real work sessions to pass written tests. English and maths and complete a Further study You will also be required to workbook relating to employment experience not just a Hairdressing Advanced achieve a Level 1 award in English rights and responsibilities. Apprenticeship Level 3. qualification. That’s really and maths and complete a Possible careers workbook relating to employment Stylist or hairdresser. Possible careers rights and responsibilities. important right now, when Junior Stylist. Progression so many people are out Level 3 Diplomas in Barbering, Level 2 Diploma in Team leading. of work.” Abby Casada, Hairdressing Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Front of House Food Services Kitchen Services Food and Food Production Professional Reception Intermediate Intermediate Beverage Services and Cooking cookery Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 15 months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

The Front of House Reception The hospitality and catering This programme is aimed at This qualification is for people Aimed at people in full-time The catering industry is a large, Apprenticeship will develop your industry is one of the biggest in people who may be cooking and employed in hospitality roles such as employment who wish to further diverse and demanding employer skills in customer service for work in the country, spanning restaurants, reheating food that is bought bar staff and managers, conference their career and gain valuable with a wide range of career hotels and similar reception areas. hotels, cafés, pubs and contract in and that requires little or and banqueting assistants or training, qualifications and opportunities in restaurants, Examples of subject areas include: caterers. This apprenticeship is no preparation such as; fast managers or waiting staff. guidance within the workplace. hotels, pubs, cafes and contract ideal for those looking to gain a food service assistants, kitchen You are required to have a strong Typically preparing, cooking, and catering. Typically apprentices • Work effectively as part qualification in this diverse industry assistants and kitchen porters. sense of responsibility, attention finishing a range of dishes from will be preparing, cooking, and of a hospitality team and who currently work in the Examples of subject areas include: to detail, work well in a pressurised relevant menus, you will learn high finishing a range of dishes from • Give customers a positive industry or are looking to enter it. environment and in a team. levels of health and safety and food relevant menus and follow high impression of self and • Maintain food safety when storing, Examples of subject areas include: safety, using a mixture of fresh levels of health and food safety. your organisation preparing and cooking food Organisational skills are important • Maintain a safe, hygienic and here – and if you can multi-task, so and pre-prepared ingredients. Examples of module options include: • Deal with communications as • Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment much the better. Communication The qualification consists of the • Prepare, cook and finish part of the reception function secure working environment and people skills are vital. Technical Certificate, NVQ and basic rice dishes • Work effectively as part • Work effectively as part • Deal with arrival of customers Level 1 award in English and maths. of a hospitality team of a hospitality team Examples of subject areas include: • Prepare poultry for basic dishes • Deal with bookings • Give customers a positive • Give customers a positive • Give customers a positive This is achieved by gaining practical • Cook and finish basic meat dishes • Prepare customer accounts experience at work and attending impression of self and impression of self and impression of yourself • Prepare vegetables for and deal with departures occasional workshops at College your organisation your organisation and your organisation basic dishes • Promote additional services to acquire theory, underpinning • Maintain food safety when storing, • Prepare hot and cold sandwiches • Serve alcoholic and soft drinks • Maintain food safety when storing, or products to customers holding and serving food knowledge and to achieve a Level 1 • Provide a counter/ • Prepare and serve cocktails award in English, maths and ICT. preparing and cooking food The qualification is achieved by • Serve food at the table takeaway service • Prepare and serve wine The qualification is achieved by gaining practical experience at • Prepare and serve hot drinks Possible careers • Maintain and deal with payments gaining practical experience at work. You will also be required using specialist equipment The qualification is achieved by Chef, fast food service assistant, gaining practical experience at work. You will also be required to achieve a Level 1 award in The qualification is achieved by kitchen assistant or porter. • Maintain customer service work. You will also be required to achieve a Level 1 award in English and maths and complete a gaining practical experience at through effective handover to achieve a Level 1 award in English and maths and complete a workbook relating to employment work. You will also be required English and maths and complete a workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. The qualification is achieved by to achieve a Level 1 award in workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. gaining practical experience at English and maths and complete a Progression rights and responsibilities. work. You will also be required workbook relating to employment Possible careers Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and to achieve a Level 1 award in Progression rights and responsibilities. Cook, chef, kitchen assistant, Leadership, Level 2 Team leading. English and maths and complete a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship kitchen assistant (casual dining workbook relating to employment Possible careers Hospitality Supervision and or restaurants, hotels and gastro rights and responsibilities. Bar staff and managers, conference Leadership, Level 2 Team leading. pubs), commis chef, wok chef, and banqueting assistants deep fry chef or stir fry specialist. Progression manager and waiting staff. Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, Level 2 Team leading.

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Hospitality Professional Hospitality IT Users IT and Telecoms IT Users Advanced Services Cookery Advanced Supervision and Intermediate Intermediate Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Leadership Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Duration: 18 months Duration: 15 months Duration: 12 months Duration: Up to 12 months Duration: 18 months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must be English are preferred. You must be English are preferred. You must be be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start employed in an IT role prior to the employed in an IT role prior to the employed in an IT role prior to the of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be start of the course and there will be start of the course and there will be start of the course and there will be assessments test at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

This qualification is aimed at those Aimed at those who have been Ideal for you if you are looking This apprenticeship covers a wide This apprenticeship covers work in a Prepare for job roles requiring in- carrying out a broad range of working in the hospitality industry to develop your knowledge range of general computing and IT broad range of digital technologies. depth knowledge and competence hospitality activities requiring a for some time and have plenty and skills with a view to moving skills that can be applied in many You will have the choice of focusing in the use of particular systems limited amount of supervision and of experience, possibly already into a management role within job roles and industries. It will help on either telecoms or IT. Telecoms and software. You will also learn working with some autonomy. It supervising others or managing the hospitality sector. you develop the skills you need for covers broadband, mobile phones wide-ranging transferable skills your job – whether for teaching and satellite communications. and the ability to develop and test is designed for anyone who works resources. You will want to Ideally you will have been someone in finance to process Telecoms apprentices will learn solutions to improve workplace in a hospitality environment. develop your knowledge and working in the industry for account details more efficiently customer care, system security, productivity through the use of IT. Perfect for those working in smaller skills, perhaps moving into a some time in a supervisory or or helping stock controllers managing software development, hospitality establishments or those management role within the sector. managing resources role. You will gain skills and knowledge keep track of merchandise. and basic IT applications. to work effectively and efficiently looking to cover sick or holiday Examples of subject areas include: Examples of subject areas include: leave in larger establishments. • Level 3 Certificate in Hospitality IT is an increasingly important The IT industry develops computer with IT systems, communications • Provide leadership for your team area, and whatever role you solutions that help businesses and and productivity tools and Examples of subject areas include: and Catering Principles • Develop productive working take you’ll be part of a fast- individuals become more successful applications in a range of job • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in • Deal with communications as relationships with colleagues moving, ever-changing sector. in their work. IT professionals serve roles and industry sectors. part of the reception function Professional Cookery • Supervise functions You’ll learn how to operate customers in all types of business. Examples of subject areas include: • Deal with the arrival and • Develop productive working computers and databases, as They could be developing software departure of customers relationships with colleagues • Supervise food production • Understanding the potential of IT well as how to use and maintain or websites, helping companies operations • Developing personal and • Serve alcoholic and soft drinks • Maintain the health, hygiene, IT systems and networks. set up new systems, or training • Contribute to promoting team effectiveness using IT safety and security of the people to use their IT facilities. IT • Cook and finish basic hospitality services and products Examples of subject areas include: vegetable dishes working environment apprentices will study software • Setting up an IT system • Improving productivity using IT • Maintain food safety when storing, • Contribute to the development installation, communication skills and • Using collaborative technologies The qualification is achieved by of recipes and menus • Understanding the potential of IT technical fault diagnosis, and gain preparing and cooking food • Database software gaining practical experience at • Developing personal and an IT qualification from a recognised The qualification is achieved by The qualification is achieved by • Design software work. You will also be required team effectiveness using IT group such as Microsoft or CompTIA. to achieve a Level 1 award in gaining practical experience at gaining practical experience at The qualification is achieved by • IT software fundamentals English and maths and complete a work and attending College to work and attending College to • Set up an IT system gaining practical experience at workbook relating to employment acquire the necessary theory, acquire the necessary theory, • Optimise IT system performance The qualification is achieved by work. You will also be required to rights and responsibilities. underpinning knowledge and underpinning knowledge and gaining practical experience at achieve a Level 1 award in English, practical training. You will also be practical training. You will also be The qualification is achieved by work. You will also be required to maths and ICT and complete a Possible careers required to achieve a Level 2 award required to achieve a Level 2 award gaining practical experience at achieve a Level 2 award in English, workbook relating to employment Team leader, waiter or silver in English and maths and complete in English and maths and complete work. You will also be required to maths and ICT and complete a rights and responsibilities. service waiter, bar/cellar person. a workbook relating to employment a workbook relating to employment achieve a Level 1 award in English, workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. maths and ICT and complete a rights and responsibilities. Possible careers rights and responsibilities. workbook relating to employment Progression Possible careers rights and responsibilities. A broad range of IT careers Possible careers such as support technician, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship General Manager, team leader, A broad range of IT careers such Possible careers website administrator, helpdesk Hospitality Supervision and owning your own restaurant/pub/ as application helpdesk support, professional or field operations Leadership, Level 2 Team leading. bar, product development manager. A broad range of IT careers office manager, personal assistant, (line installer and repairer). such as office support or website manager, teaching assistant administrator, personal assistant, or sales account manager. website technician or designer, sales and marketing executive, accounts assistant, wages clerk or teaching assistant.

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IT and Telecoms Creative and Commercial Moving Warehouse and Advanced Digital Media Intermediate Storage Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 15 months Duration: 18 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including English are preferred. You must be English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must employed in an IT role prior to the be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start start of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview.

Prepares you for work in a broad Covers roles across the creative and Provides you with the skills and This Apprenticeship is for those who range of digital technologies digital media industries including knowledge you need to work in deal with the movement and storage requiring in-depth knowledge and TV, film, digital graphics and photo the commercial moving industry. of goods, and logistics operations. competence in either the IT or imaging. There are many job roles Removal Operatives move office There’s more to this job than just Telecoms industries and follows on from production and editing to and other furniture and goods lifting and moving things around. from the Level 2 Apprenticeship. camera work, interactive media to new premises or into storage As a Warehousing and Storage You will have the choice of focusing and photography. Employers look and may include European or apprentice you learn skills in on either telecoms or IT. Telecoms for work-ready people who have worldwide relocations, as well operating specialist machinery to apprentices will learn customer good literacy and numeracy, strong as local or national moves. get things onto – and down from – care, system security, managing IT skills and a good understanding high storage spaces; keeping goods of what it takes to work their way You may have to start early, finish software development, and basic late or work at weekends to fit in at low temperatures; and improve IT applications. IT apprentices up in creative media. This course your spatial awareness, so you can prepares you for this work. with the customers’ needs. Long- will study software installation, distance moves may involve nights quickly and efficiently load objects communication skills and technical During the apprenticeship you away from home. Moving furniture of different shapes and sizes. fault diagnosis, and gain an IT may be working as a production involves a lot of walking, bending Your duties will depend on your qualification from a recognised runner, a production assistant, a and lifting and is hard, physical work. employer, but you may manage group such as Microsoft or CompTIA. digital assistant, an assistant to the You need to: stock; audit inventory; keep The qualification is achieved by camera crew, an editing assistant equipment in good working gaining practical experience at or as a production secretary. You • Be physically fit order; process returned goods; or work. You will also be required to will develop an understanding of • Have good practical skills manage the receipt, storage and the end to end production cycle achieve a Level 2 award in English, • Have good communication skills dispatch of goods. You may also maths and ICT and complete a in relation to different platforms. learn how to maintain the safety of • Be a team player and able workbook relating to employment You and your employer will be hazardous goods and materials. to follow instructions rights and responsibilities. able to tailor your programme Good teamwork is important when • Have a responsible attitude selecting a combination of options you’re working to a tight schedule, Possible careers to other people’s property including Production, Editing, such as loading or unloading a A broad range of IT careers such as Interactive Media, Audiovisual lorry that can only wait for a little software/ web developer, desktop “@Vokera_Ltd and You will also be required to Journalism, Camerawork, Set while before it needs to go on to support engineer, network planner, @CIPHE joined achieve a Level 1 award in English Design and Photo Imaging. the next job. You’ll also learn how database administrator, network forces to present and maths and complete a The qualification is achieved by to maintain health and safety, engineer or software tester. West Herts college workbook relating to employment gaining practical experience at students with awards rights and responsibilities. and work towards a certificate work. You will also be required to for outstanding in Logistics and Transport. Progression achieve a Level 2 award in English, performance.” You will also be required to maths and ICT and complete a Commercial Moving Advanced @HpmMag achieve a Level 1 award in English workbook relating to employment Apprenticeship. and maths and complete a rights and responsibilities. workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities.

Progression Warehousing and Storage Advanced Apprenticeship.

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Instructing and Activity Leadership Active Leisure, Leisure Exercise Fitness Intermediate Learning and Well Management Intermediate Apprenticeship being Operational Advanced Apprenticeship Services Intermediate Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 12 months Duration: 18 months Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus Location: College campus and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must be be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start be employed prior to the start employed in a supervisory role in of the course and there will be of the course and there will be of the course and there will be a leisure environment prior to the assessments at interview. assessments at interview. assessments at interview. start of the course and there will be assessments at interview. If you are a member of staff or a Aimed at people employed in a For people who want to work volunteer who prepares sessions coaching role within a school, club with customers in the leisure This advanced apprenticeship is that introduce and lead people in or leisure organisation and wish to environment. Roles include dealing for those working in supervisory an activity, make sure the working gain both the knowledge and skills with equipment, working on the roles in an organisation such as a environment is healthy and safe to effectively plan, deliver, lead and centre reception and pool safety. gym, swimming pool, leisure centre, and promote people’s personal and evaluate a series of activities. The Pool lifeguards/recreation assistants community sports facility, caravan social development. This is the right activities that apprentices choose need to be highly organised, park or holiday park. You should course for you. Typical settings for could include Outdoors, Exercise enthusiastic, motivated and have a positive, motivating, can do this course will be activity holiday and Fitness, and Coaching. approachable. They must have attitude and be willing to work both centres, outdoor education centres, Examples of subject areas include: excellent communication skills and as part of a team or on your own. youth clubs and organisations which work well in a team, with a good You will need to show the ability to provide outdoor experiences. • Contribute to the work of your team knowledge of health and safety develop outstanding managerial Examples of subject areas include: within the leisure environment. and customer services skills and • Promote safety in the sport Examples of subject areas include: may need to undergo police checks • Prepare for activity sessions and activity environment for example when working with • Conclude and review • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Active • Prepare activities within a session vulnerable adults and children. activity sessions Leisure, Learning and well • Lead activities within a session being operational services. You’ll cover essential areas like • Support the development leadership, health and safety, of the sport or activity • Conclude and review a session • Active IQ Certificate in customer service and managing • Set up, take down and Leisure Operations • Contribute to adventurous your own development. You also store equipment • BTEC Level 2 Award in activities choose extra topics to suit your Employment in Active • HSE First Aid at Work role – the options cover things like The qualification is achieved by Leisure and Learning recruitment, project management, gaining practical experience at The qualification is achieved by • HSE First Aid at Work promoting equality and diversity, work. You will also be required gaining practical experience at selling products and services and to achieve a Level 1 award in work. You will also be required to • Employer Qualification: National supporting efficient use of resources. English and maths and complete a achieve a Level 1 award in maths and Pool Lifeguard Qualification workbook relating to employment Level 2 in English and complete a • Promote safety in the sport The qualification is achieved by rights and responsibilities. workbook relating to employment and activity environment gaining practical experience at rights and responsibilities. work, underpinning knowledge and “It’s been a great way to get Possible careers Gain practical experience at practical training. You will also be Personal trainers, activity leaders, Progression work. You need to complete required to achieve a Level 1 award qualified, gain work experience youth leader, health and wellness Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Level 1 qualification English in English and maths and complete and earn money.” coach and kids club supervisors. Activity Leadership. and maths and complete a a workbook relating to employment workbook relating to employment rights and responsibilities. rights and responsibilities. Aiaib Khan

Progression Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Sport and Recreation, Level 2 Apprenticeship Team leading.

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Support Teaching Support Teaching and Learning and Learning Intermediate Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Duration: 12 months Examples of subject areas include: Duration: 18 months Location: College campus • Provide support for Location: College campus and employer’s site learning activities and employer’s site Entry: 3 GCSEs (A*–D) including • Help to keep children safe Entry: 4 GCSEs (A*–C) including English are preferred. You must English are preferred. You must • Support children and be employed for a minimum be employed for a minimum young people’s play of 3 months prior to the start of 6 months prior to the start of the course and there will be • Provide effective support of the course and there will be assessments at interview. You will for your colleagues assessments at interview. You will be required to have an Enhanced • Observe and report on be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service pupil performance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a reference from (DBS) check and a reference from your current employer. The qualification is achieved by your current employer. gaining practical experience at work. Aimed at current employees and You will also be required to achieve For current employees who are volunteers who are working and a Level 2 award in English and Level working and providing support providing support in the classroom. 1 in maths and ICT and complete a in the classroom. The Advanced Play is a vital role in today’s workbook relating to employment Level Apprenticeship adds more classrooms to ensure students get rights and responsibilities. responsibility to this role. You could the most out of their lessons. help plan, carry out and evaluate Progression a wide range of learning activities. You will work with teachers, carry Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship You’ll be working as part of a out duties like lesson preparation Supporting Teaching and Learning. and work with small groups or team and will be supervised by a individuals, allowing the teacher to teacher or SENCO representative. concentrate on teaching the class. It’s a good stepping-stone to a foundation degree or Higher Level You’ll be working as part of a Teaching Assistant training. team and will be supervised by a teacher or SENCO representative. Examples of subject areas include: Your duties will vary depending • Support numeracy development on how the teachers you work • Observe and promote pupil with plan their lessons and handle performance and development day-to-day classroom activities. • Support children and young people’s play • Contribute to assessment for learning • Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities under the direction of a teacher

The qualification is achieved by gaining practical experience at “A few of us did the course work. You will also be required to achieve a Level 2 award in English, together, this was brilliant maths and ICT and complete a workbook relating to employment because we could rights and responsibilities. exchange ideas.” Children’s Care Learning and Development Apprentice

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2. Fill in the form Employer Details Our Skills for Business team are here to help Company name you decide which apprenticeship is right for Contact name you. Courses start throughout the year and Address Position it’s never too late to start. • Write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS using a black pen Telephone number • Your academic qualifications should include any predicted grades or any results you are waiting for Email • Information personal to you – such as special Postcode requirements, learning difficulty or ethnic origin is held in strict confidence and only used to help Academic qualifications us make sure everyone has equal access to all Please list (in date order) any exams that you are taking and any results you have already achieved. opportunities the College has to offer Exam/Award Body Level Predicted Result Month/year Come and visit us! (e.g. BTEC) (e.g. L1 Diploma) Subject result (if known) of result 3. Send it off To see the campus and meet our tutors, come along to one When you’ve filled out your form, you can scan of our open days: and send it to [email protected] or return it to: Autumn 2013 9 and 16 November Skills for Business West Herts College Spring 2014 Watford campus 1 and 8 March Hempstead Road Watford WD17 3EZ For help with your application call 01923 812350 or visit your nearest campus.

How did you hear about this course? Newspaper Magazine Cinema WHC website Other website Radio Bus or bus stop Live locally Friend/family Connexions School careers Social networking Careers fair College open event Community event Other (please state) 116 Past or current student For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345 | 117 The college welcomes applications from students with disabilities and learning difficulties. If you consider that you have a disability or learning difficulty, please tick any of the boxes so that we may discuss your needs in confidence and help wherever possible.

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Apprenticeships start throughout the year.

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To help us make sure the College is serving the whole community, please indicate your ethnic origin, by ticking one of the boxes below White Asian/Asian British Other ethnic group 31 English/Welsh/Scottish/ 39 Indian 47 Arab Northern Irish/British 40 Pakistani 98 Any other ethnic group – 32 Irish 41 Bangladeshi please state 33 Gypsy or Irish Traveller 42 Chinese 34 Any other white background 43 Any other Asian background 99 Not known Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 35 White and Black Caribbean 44 African 36 White and Black African 45 Caribbean 37 White and Asian 46 Any other Black/African/ 38 Any other Mixed/Multiple Caribbean background ethnic background PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE RELEVANT SECTIONS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN PROCESSING THIS APPLICATION Signature Date

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NB: STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE ON THE 31 AUGUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR WILL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND WEST HERTS COLLEGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL AND THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY FURTHER HELP BEFORE MAKING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01923 812350 TERMS AND CONDITIONS We ask all of our students to accept the College’s • All students agree to abide by the College’s terms and conditions and can give you full details rules and regulations, including the Student Please return this on request. The main ones for applicants are: Code of Conduct. form to: • We will do our best to run the courses as • Our contract will be made with you as the Skills for Business advertised in the prospectus. If we have to change applicant and not any third party. If you are West Herts College or cancel a course in exceptional circumstances, under 18, we will communicate with your parents we will do our best to offer a suitable alternative. or guardian for any matters which legally require Watford campus Hempstead Road • We base our decisions on the information you give their involvement. us and will normally ask for references. In addition • We do our best to give accurate information Watford WD17 3EZ to any published entry requirements, such as about our courses and College facilities. These can exam grades, we look for suitability for the course, change at short notice and the College does not Tel: 01923 812350 including interest in and commitment to your accept responsibility for errors and omissions. [email protected] studies. Giving false information may lead to the We reserve the right to make changes without cancellation or withdrawal of an offer of a place. prior notice. 118 For more118 information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345 119 Your routes to higher education

Your routes to Higher Education

Foundation degrees and HNDs Choose from our exciting range of exciting courses: At West Herts College our HE offering includes Foundation degrees two-year Foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas. • Business Our HE qualifications are highly valued by employers, • Business with Accounting combining theory with work-based learning to develop • Business with HRM practical skills like teamwork, communications, problem solving, maths and ICT. They are designed to • Business with Information Systems give you the qualifications and skills that employers are most looking for. • Business with Law Study with us and you’ll benefit from the expertise • Business with Marketing of our highly qualified and experienced tutors and a • Computing Technologies – Media Systems personalised learning experience. We keep our classes and study groups small and you’ll have a personal tutor • Computing Technologies – Networks to help you from day one. • Computing Technologies – Software Development Top it up! After completing your Foundation degree or HND, • Early Years you have the option to top-up to an honours degree at • Fashion and Textiles university with one or two more years of study. • Graphic Design Your campus – your space • Illustration Our Watford campus has our best-ever resources and a dedicated centre for all our HE students. Foundation • Media Production degree students also have access to all the facilities at the University of Hertfordshire. • Photography • Sports Studies Study locally and save thousands Our 2014 tuition fees are £5,500 for a Foundation Higher National Diplomas degree and £4,000 for HNDs – that’s a saving of about £4,000 on most universities. Not forgetting the • Public Services (plus Certificate in £20,000 you could save in living costs over three years, Knowledge of Policing CKP) if you stay at home and study locally with us. Higher education at • Travel and Tourism Management You can apply for an HE student loan to pay your tuition West Herts College fees if you are a student from the . You • Sport and Leisure Management can also qualify for our HE student bursary, helping you • Performing Arts with pathways in dance, with travel and study costs. acting and musical theatre Continuing with your education can help Listen to what our students have to say to get a taste of • Health and Social Care boost your career and earning potential. what HE is like at West Herts College. Our range of Foundation degrees and Many of our Foundation degrees can also be Higher National Diplomas are designed to Scan me with your phone studied part time. give you all the skills and qualifications you or visit wherts.co/SVW16H need to succeed, whatever your age. to hear our students’ views.

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Access to Higher Education Higher Education students also get access Access courses give adults without traditional qualifications the skills to get on What do graduates earn? to our Degree Centre, the an undergraduate degree programme. You ideal place to collaborate Having a degree will not only boost your may not have formal qualifications but we with classmates or work career prospects but your earnings too! can help with that. What we value most is quietly in a relaxed dedication, passion for your chosen subject, plus any relevant work experience. environment. Graduates Non- Pathway options include Business graduates Management, Primary Teaching, Nursing and Midwifery, Science and Health Professions Social work £23,445 £14,391 and Social Work.

Entry criteria and fees: Computer £22,793 £15,780 science There are no formal entry requirements, however at interview you will be required to demonstrate your ability in English and Business £22,103 £15,910 maths. You will need to illustrate your Studies commitment to complete the course and show you have relevant work experience. Accounting & £21,383 £16,179 Finance Support and guidance for everyone On campus you’ll find learning centres and Marketing £19,401 £15,580 our student support team. Your personal tutor will help you from day one, ensuring you can focus on your studies and succeed. Hospitality & £18,468 £15,065 For studying at home, we have online study Leisure services and can help you to access this. Sports Science £18,347 £14,317 Free tuition on Access courses – are you eligible? Art & Design £17,635 £13,929 If you’re between 19 and 23 years old at the start of the course without previous Level 3 qualifications – two A levels or equivalent – Drama, Dance £17,584 £14,306 then you may qualify for free tuition on these and Cinematics courses. This does not cover other course costs such as exams fees and materials. If Source: The Complete University Guide, HESA April 2013 you are aged 24 and over when you start your course starts, and studying for a Level 3 or 4 qualification, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan or bursary support. If you are unsure about your eligibility or would like further information about our courses and fees, please contact us on 01923 812345.

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Here for you every day

At West Herts College we want you to succeed and Maths and English – to help you achieve enjoy your time with us. We offer a wide range of As part of your course you will continue to develop support and opportunities to get involved in College your maths and English at a level that is appropriate life. If you need some help or want to find out more for you. These skills are valuable as they help you about our courses, College activities or the support to do well in other subjects, are highly sought after available to you, contact our Student Support team by employers and universities and give you the or simply drop into any of our campuses and we’ll be transferable skills needed in every job and career. happy to help. Learning Support Advice and Guidance During the first few weeks of term we assess all our We’re here for you. Student Support staff are available students to identify any areas where they many on every campus and we’re on hand to provide advice need extra help with their studies. The College offers on finance, personal issues, careers information and learning support to meet the individual needs of each much more. For impartial advice and guidance call student. This support can be specialist teaching, our Student Support team on 01923 812575 or email adapted materials, classroom support staff and [email protected] examination arrangements.

Financial Support Parents and carers are given extra money from the government We believe building a close relationship with to assist you and we use this money to support you in parents and carers has a positive impact on students’ the following ways: success at College. We want you to be involved in • We’ll give you everything you need to start your your son/daughter’s education and there’ll be lots course and won’t surprise you with any extra kit of opportunities for you to feedback during the year costs at a later date through surveys and dedicated evenings. You can also contact us at any time on the Parents and Carers • We can get help towards your travel, childcare Hotline on 01923 812646. or other costs related to your course • We run a free breakfast club every weekday from 8.15am to 8.45am to help you get your day off to a good start • We provide lunches to students who received free school meals …and much more. Nearly half of our students get financial help from us. So if you have any worries about costs come and talk to us at Student Support. We have bursaries and the Learner Support Fund to help you get to College and At West Herts College we want students enjoy your course. to enjoy themselves, work hard and achieve – and being happy is an important part of this. Our commitment to learner support is key in meeting the needs of everyone. We take the time to get to know our students – offering help and encouragement all the way.

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The Virtual Learning Environment The VLE gives students access to materials for coursework and assignments as well as links to websites, quizzes and other helpful resources. Students can access the VLE 24/7 from College and at home and can also upload finished assignments and have them marked online.

ProPortal and E-Portfolio Full-time students have access to our online markbooks ProPortal and E-Portfolio, where grades, attendance and punctuality are recorded by tutors. Students can see the progress they’re making and plan for their future projects. As their course progresses they will also be able to see their predicted final grades.

Learning Resource Centres Our LRCs offer a wide range of electronic databases Enrichment Activities and websites on the Virtual Library as well as a The College provides lots of exciting extra-curricular substantial collection of books and journals to help activities for you to get involved in. These include visits, students with their studies. We also provide open work experience, external speakers and careers talks. access to computers and a wide range of software We are one of the few Colleges lucky enough to have as well as fast internet access. our very own Sport Maker. Working on behalf of Sport England we have a dedicated staff member who has One to One Support already set up a number of clubs such as badminton, We offer personal Study Skills support to our street dance, table tennis, rock climbing and judo. students to help them achieve at College. This includes helping them with assignments, planning We also recruit student Sports Champions to help us workload, research and drafting and revising to encourage other students to take part in College and achieve the best grades. Students can book these sporting activities. This is a great chance to be involved one to one sessions in advance. and meet students from other courses, have a good story to tell in your UCAS application and put down Safety First some great work experience on your CV. So don’t be shy…join us and get involved. The College fully recognises its role to support and safeguard students. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy that ensures student welfare is at the heart of what we do. If you would like to see a copy of any of our policies please contact Jo Hopkins, Executive Assistant on 01923 812199 The College identifies the needs of students well and recognises those who are potentially at risk of underperforming so that support procedures can be arranged at an early stage of the course. Ofsted

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Watford campus is the perfect place to learn and socialise – but you don’t need to be studying with Our Watford campus is packed with modern kit, professional facilities us to enjoy what we have to offer. Join us in our and great spaces – available for hire to you and your business. Whether Street for a meal, a haircut and a facial or just a we’re talking two or 200 people, we will work with you to provide the coffee – ready to go or being served at your table. best package to suit your budget and business needs.

Salon and spa Conference facilities Enjoy professional hair and beauty treatments or Make use of our meeting and conference escape to the sanctuary of our spa. Our students use facilities with interactive whiteboards. Then use the latest techniques and products under the watchful The Restaurant for lunch. It’s the perfect place eye of professional tutors. to host your clients. For a list of treatments and prices visit westherts.ac.uk Location, Location, Location To book an appointment call The Salon on We’re just 10 minutes walk to Watford Junction station 01923 812270. (with regular links to London Euston) and five minutes drive from the M25. Restaurant and Café Join us for lunch or an evening meal prepared by Flexibility is key the chefs of the future. Led by experienced tutors, We’re flexible, so talk to us whether you need to our students use only fresh seasonal ingredients. hire our facilities for an hour, a day or a week. Alternatively grab a newspaper and enjoy some me time in our Café. Did you know you can hire the following: For a reservation, call The Restaurant on • 120-seat theatre and green room 01923 812464. • TV and video studio and suites • Recording and band practice studios • Apple mac design suites • Art, design, ceramic and fashion studios The Street • Photography studios and darkroom Make the most of our facilities on The Street. From • Gym, fitness and dance studios hairdressing and beauty salons, to The Restaurant and Café. • Fully-stocked kitchens including pastry kitchen Host a meeting, relax with • Restaurant and Canteen friends and enjoy our space. • Hair and beauty salons and spa To make an enquiry about booking our facilities To make an enquiry or booking call us on contact 01923 275887. 01923 275887 or visit together.westherts.ac.uk for an enquiry form.

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West Herts College takes equality and diversity very Fair processing notice seriously. It’s not where you come from, but where The College will process the information you provide you are going that is important while you study here. on the application form under the terms of the Data 1. Fill in the form We welcome students and staff from all backgrounds Protection Act (1998) and only in connection with and communities, and we guarantee that you will your studies, your health and safety at College and To ensure you get on your chosen course, be treated fairly while you are here. We have zero for any College extra-curricular activities. The apply as early as you can. Tips: tolerance of discrimination, harassment or bullying information you have provided will be passed of any kind. • Write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS using a black pen to the relevant Government funding agencies. • Your academic qualifications should include any We have a set of policies that describe how we ensure Government funding agencies are responsible for predicted grades or any results you are waiting for that all members of the College are treated fairly, funding education and training for young people including our Equality and Diversity Policy and Bullying • Your employment experience can include work and adults in England, and are registered under and Harassment Policy. If you would like a copy of experience, part-time or weekend jobs and the Data Protection Act (1998). The information these policies, please contact Jo Hopkins, Executive voluntary work you provide will be shared with other organisations Assistant on 01923 812199. Alternatively, they are • Information personal to you, such as special for the purposes only of administration, careers and available on our website. requirements, learning difficulty or ethnic origin other guidance, statistics and research. is held in strict confidence and only used to help The College is here to help you achieve your ambitions. Other organisations with which we will share us make sure everyone has equal access to all We want you to aim high and do well. We do not want information include the , opportunities the College has to offer. anything to stand in your way, so we provide a wide Youth Connexions, the Higher Education Statistics range of support for those who need it. For example, Department, the Higher Education Funding council if you have dyslexia, if you have difficulty with maths, 2. Send it off for England, educational institutions and organisations if you are hearing impaired, in a wheelchair, sight performing research and statistical work on behalf When you’ve filled out your form, you can scan and impaired, or need to improve your English, we will of Government funding agencies or their partners. send to [email protected], or return it to provide you with the support you need to make sure our freepost address below (no stamp required). you can progress. At no time will your personal information be passed to organisations for marketing or sales purposes. If Admissions Team This is a College where everyone is welcomed and you have been sponsored by your employer or an West Herts College valued. The diversity of our students and staff is one organisation, and they are paying your fees, your Watford campus of our greatest strengths, and contributes to the buzz information may be shared with your employer or Freepost WDB 858 and ethos of the College, which we hope will give you the organisation. Hempstead Road the environment you need to enjoy learning and to do Watford WD17 3WD well. Together we are a vibrant learning community. From time to time learners are approached to take We guarantee fairness, access and support so that part in surveys by mail and phone, which are aimed We also accept applications in person. For more you are free to work hard and succeed. That is a great at enabling Government funding agencies and their information on completing your application call learning partnership – welcome to West Herts College. partners to monitor performance, improve quality Admissions on 01923 812345. and plan future provision. The College will take steps where possible to keep your 3. Apply early information up to date, but requires your assistance and To ensure you get on your chosen course, apply as co-operation to meet this obligation. Please keep us early as you can. Complete the form and return it as informed of any changes to personal data. soon as possible, or come along to one of our Student Support Centres between 9.30am and 4.30pm If you would like further information please contact: Monday to Friday. Chris Pearson, Director of Strategy and Communications, West Herts College, Watford campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Herts, WD17 3EZ.

132 For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345 | 133 Full-time courses application form • Please read the guidance notes before completing the application form Help with your application • Applicants should complete this form themselves • Print/write clearly using black ink and BLOCK CAPITALS or type

Course TITLE Course CODe We’ve listed some common questions about our application First choice process below, but if you’d like some advice, or you need help Second choice completing the form, just call our admissions team on 01923 812345 Your details Last name First name or drop into your nearest campus. Address Telephone number Mobile

Is there a closing date for applications? Do I need a date of entry to the UK? Email We accept applications throughout the year, but to Please complete if you have lived outside the UK make sure you get on the course you want, apply as (holidays don’t count). soon as possible. Date of birth (e.g. 25/10/91) Gender Postcode D D / M M / Y Y M F What happens after I apply? How do I fill in my course code? Once you’ve applied you can expect a letter from Nationality Date of entry into UK (Non-EU students only) Complete the course title as it appears in this us followed by an interview invitation. Depending on D D / M M / Y Y prospectus, together with the course code e.g. Course your course, we may invite you to complete additional title: Music Technology – Extended Diploma Course assessments at interview, for example: Have you lived in the UK or an EEA country for the 3 years preceding the start of your course? code: 3032S. There is no requirement for you to fill in Yes No – Please state country a second choice, only complete this section if you have • Skillbuilder – a computer-based general assessment a second course choice. • Auditions and portfolio viewing • English competency tests Next of kin contact Details I’m not sure which course I want to study. • Details of your relevant work experience Contact name Can I apply for more than one course? Relationship to you Childcare and Social work special requirements Yes, you can apply and be interviewed for two Contact number Email courses. You can discuss your choices with tutors If your studies feature contact with vulnerable people, you will be asked to complete a Disclosure at open events or at interviews to help you to make Educational referee: Details must be completed by all applicants. (Mature Applicants: Employer or someone who knows you and Barring Service (DBS) form before starting your your final decision. If you’re still not sure, just contact well but not a family member. School or college students: Form Tutor, Headteacher or senior member of staff.) us and arrange to speak to a careers adviser. course. This will be explained at interview. If you are concerned about the results, please speak in Name of school/college/other (if you are an existing WHC student please state) Do I need a referee? confidence to a member of College staff. We rely on your references to help us judge your Address Referee name How will I know if have been offered a place? suitability for the course, therefore you must complete this section. For school or college students your Once you have been interviewed we will make Position referees can be your Head teacher, careers officer, you an offer. This may be conditional on the entry course tutor or Head of Year. For mature students, requirements for the course. your referee must be able to judge your potential to Dates attended study at this level e.g. an employer. Referees cannot What if I don’t get the results I need? Postcode from D D / M M / Y Y to D D / M M / Y Y be family members or close personal friends. If you don’t get the results you need, don’t panic. Come and talk to a member of the Student Support Academic qualifications: Please list (in date order) any exams that you are taking and any results you have already achieved. How can I get additional support? team and they will take you through all your options. Exam/Award Body Level Predicted Result Month/year If you have a disability or learning difficulty, please tick (e.g. BTEC) (e.g. L1 Diploma) Subject result (if known) of result the relevant box. Our support team will contact you When I finish the course, will I be able for further information and to assess your needs. If you to progress onto the next level of study? have particular interview requirements, such as ground The opportunity to progress to a higher level of study floor venue or interpreter please indicate on the form. when you complete your course is encouraged, but not

For further information please call Learning Support automatic – we will assess your past performance. on 01923 812007. Disclaimer

Do vocational courses have the same UCAS The information in this prospectus is to promote our courses points value as A Levels? and is not a legally binding contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is correct, the College cannot be Yes, vocational courses have UCAS point values and held responsible for any errors or omissions. We reserve the right you will be able to apply for university in the same way. to make changes to the courses, services and locations we offer Take a look at the tariff points calculator at ucas.com/ without prior notice. students/ucas_tariff/ How did you hear about this course? Newspaper Magazine Cinema WHC website Other website Radio Bus or bus stop Live locally Friend/family Connexions School careers Social networking Careers fair College open event Community event 134 Past or current student Other (please state) For more information or to apply call us now on 01923 812345 | 135 The college welcomes applications from students with disabilities and learning difficulties. If you consider that you have a disability or learning difficulty, please tick any of the boxes so that we may discuss your needs in confidence and help wherever possible.

I have a disability and will need support English is not my first language and I would like help I am dyslexic and would like support I would like support/have particular requirements for my interview

Why do you want to do this course?

Employment experience (full time/part time/work experience/voluntary work)

To help us make sure the College is serving the whole community, please indicate your ethnic origin, by ticking one of the boxes below White Asian/Asian British Other ethnic group 31 English/Welsh/Scottish/ 39 Indian 47 Arab Northern Irish/British 40 Pakistani 98 Any other ethnic group – 32 Irish 41 Bangladeshi please state 33 Gypsy or Irish Traveller 42 Chinese 34 Any other white background 43 Any other Asian background 99 Not known Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups Black/African/Caribbean/Black British 35 White and Black Caribbean 44 African 36 White and Black African 45 Caribbean 37 White and Asian 46 Any other Black/African/ 38 Any other Mixed/Multiple Caribbean background ethnic background PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE RELEVANT SECTIONS TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DELAYS IN PROCESSING THIS APPLICATION Signature Date

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