ENJOY
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Full-time Prospectus 2011-12

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WelcomeA very warm welcome to Chichester College. I’mreally pleased that you’re thinking of coming here
to study. We have such a wide range of courses that
I’m sure you will find the right subject and level foryou. Whether you want to gain a qualification to
go to university or to get the job of your dreams
we can help you achieve your goals. Our vision is tochange lives through learning.
Our students tell me that what they like about
Chichester College is that it’s a really friendly place,where you are free to be yourself and you feel thatthe moment you walk through the door. They say
they feel stretched and challenged but also reallyappreciate the additional support available. Many
people get this help for the first time and find it
helps them be successful.
Both our campuses are easy to get to, so you canbe green and leave the car at home. The Chichester
campus is less than 5 minutes walk from the train
and bus stations and only 5 minutes from the city
centre. At the Brinsbury campus there’s a bus routethat brings you to the door.
If you want to get first hand experience of theCollege, hear what our students say and speak tolecturers about courses you are interested in, try
and come to one of our Open Evenings.

CONTACT US
Reception is open for calls or visitors
at the following times:
During Term Time
Monday - Thursday
Friday		8am - 8pm
8am - 5.30pm

Non Term Time
Monday - Friday 		

8am - 5.30pm

t: 01243 786321 f: 01243 53948
e: info@chichester.ac.uk
www.chichester.ac.uk

I hope you find what you need in the prospectus tohelp you decide which course to study. If you haveany questions get in touch with our Admissions
team; you can ring them on 01243 786321, email
info@chichester.ac.uk or pop in to the Student
Centre at either campus and speak to an adviser.
I look forward to meeting you and welcoming
you to Chichester College.

Shelagh Legrave, Principal

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CONTENTS
WHAT’S CHICHESTERCOLLEGE LIKE?
Find out all you need to know about
the College, our facilities and services.
PAGES 2-16

A-LEVELSWith a fantastic pass rate of 97% (2010)
our A-levels are going from strength tostrength. Find out more on PAGES 17-25

MAKING THE
RIGHT CHOICE

Take a look through the fantastic rangeof courses we offer, to find the ideal
one for you. PAGES 17-137

OPEN EVENINGS IN 2011
Chichester Campus
Thurs 10th March 2011 4.30pm - 7.00pm
Tues 11th October 2011 4.00pm - 7.30pm
Brinsbury Campus
Wed 2nd March 2011 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Wed 5th October 2011 5.00pm - 7.00pm

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
College Life........................................................2
Enjoy Life............................................................4
Great Facilities & Services...........................6
The Real Deal....................................................8
Changing Lives Through Learning...........9
Support Every Step of the Way..............10
Every Student Matters............................... 12
Accommodation........................................... 14
Understanding Course Levels................. 16
SUBJECTS
A-Levels........................................................... 17
Higher Education Courses........................ 26
Apprenticeships.............................................31
The ‘New’ Diplomas.................................... 32
Agriculture...................................................... 38
Animal Management................................. 42
Art, Design & Media................................... 46
Business & Administration....................... 52
Computing & IT............................................ 56
Conservation................................................. 60
Construction.................................................. 62
Creative Crafts.............................................. 68
Engineering.................................................... 72
Equine............................................................... 76
Floristry............................................................ 80
Foundation Programmes.......................... 82
Hair & Beauty................................................ 86
Health, Care & Childhood Studies........ 92
Horticulture.................................................... 96
Hospitality & Catering.............................100
International................................................104
Motor Vehicle.............................................. 112
Music.............................................................. 116
Performing Arts..........................................122
Science...........................................................128
Sport, PE and Public Services................130
Travel & Tourism.........................................136
WHAT NEXT?
Course Fees & Financial Info.................138
How To Apply..............................................140
Application Form.......................................141
Course Index................................................143
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS This prospectus is available in otherformats. Please contact the Student Centre on: (01243) 786321
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COLLEGE LIFE
The college is a very lively and bubbly place. There’s
a great atmosphere and always something exciting
going on. That’s because we realise there’s more
to a good education than simply studying hard in
the classroom. So, as well as providing excellent
educational opportunities, facilities and courses,
we also create exciting, challenging, and fun-filled
activities to enjoy outside your studies.
Our incredibly active Student Union (run by students
for students) organises student parties, gigs, trips
to theme parks, trips abroad, and many other social
events throughout the academic year. These give
you time to unwind and the chance to socialise withfriends, get to know your classmates and meet otherstudents from around the college.
We never underestimate the importance of a happy,
friendly and stimulating atmosphere. It’s all the extra
things – the sports clubs, theatre trips, social lifeand making new friends that really makes the fullexperience at college. Your parents may call these
extra things character building. We just hope you callthem fun!
We treat all our students the same. Like individuals.
Like people with their own minds, skills andambitions. Young or old, local or international, it
makes no difference. We encourage and support all
our students to achieve their best and to get involved
and enjoy all the activities andfacilities we offer.

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We are located in a very pretty part of West Sussex
and we have two lovely campuses, at Chichester
and Brinsbury (near Pulborough), plus additional
centres in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.
Chichester is our main campus; right in the heartof the city with lovely views of the cathedral acrossbeautiful areas of parkland.

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THE PERFECTLOCATION
We are close to all the popular cities in thesouth of England such as Brighton, Worthing
and Portsmouth. London is also very close(only 90 minutes by train).

Our Brinsbury campus, near Pulborough is set in
570 acres of beautiful countryside. It has two lakes,
large woodlands, a working farm and stables and is
the natural base for all our landbased courses.
West Sussex is blessed with the outstanding rurallandscape of the South Downs, and nestling
between the rolling hills and the glorious sandy
beaches of the south coast is Chichester. It’s abeautiful and historically important city with awarm, friendly and traditional charm.
Although relatively small, Chichester still has all
the entertainment facilities you’d expect frommuch larger cities, such as cinemas, a leisure/sports
centre, swimming pool, golf courses, bowling alley,
sports clubs, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants
and pubs. In fact, it even manages to pack in somethings which many major cities don’t have, suchas a planetarium, an internationally renowned
theatre, a world famous horse racing track, a motor
circuit and aerodrome. For any sized city, that’s a
lot of things going on.

With the city’s train and bus stations only fiveminutes walk away, the college has perfecttransport links to all these places, plus the UK’s
major airports.
Chichester is the perfect place to live andstudy, whilst being the ideal base to enjoy
all that the south of England has to offer.
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ENJOY LIFE
Chichester
Coasters is a busy food and refreshment outlet atthe heart of the Chichester campus and is the ideal
place for you to catch up with friends, grab a quickcoffee, enjoy a good meal or simply hang out. There
are three food bars offering a wide choice of delicious
meal options, tasty snacks and drinks. Coasters is
also the venue for most student parties and college
events throughout the year. There are other outlets
around college, such as Stop n’ Shop, Options Café,
the Goodwood Restaurant, Costa Coffee, Java Cafeand an outside kiosk.

Sussex Restaurant
Brinsbury students can choose to eat in the
Sussex Restaurant, which offers a range ofnutritious, tasty hot food and sandwiches, or buy
light lunches and snacks at the Courtyard kiosk. New
this year is the Costa Coffee Cafe serving delicious
Coffees, smoothies, cakes & pastries.

Live Gigs
and Drama
Shows

START THE YEAR RIGHT!
with a new hair style or beauty treatment

Is your hair feeling dull and flat? Do you want a new look? Or do you
simply deserve some pampering? Then try the Hair & Beauty Salons,
right here in college. Top quality hair & beauty at very low prices!
OASIS Hair & Beauty - at our Chichester Campus
Lookfantastic Hair & Beauty - at our Brinsbury Campus

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Our talented
music students
often perform free
live gigs, which are open
to all college students. Our
drama students also perform in highquality productions in the “Riverside
Theatre” (in D-Block).
Students are eligible for
special reductions orsometimes free entry.
Watch out for notices andposters advertising all the
upcoming performances.

ENJOY LIFE

The College Student Union
or “Chi-SU” as it’s known, is based in
Coasters (the student refectory). You’ll find notices,
posters and large plasma screens advertising
upcoming events, parties, gigs and trips etc.
We have a very active Student Union and encourage ourstudents to get involved and make sure the students’ voice
is heard! We believe that the major part of our success has
been due to listening to and acting
on the feedback we get fromour students. The Student
Union has a key role inrepresenting students’views within the college.

At Chichester College wewant to ensure you receive
the best student experience
possible and Chi Su is here
to ensure that’s happened.
With a full time sabbaticalpresident and a student
executive of 25 students
from across the college
the Student Union gets
involved in everything from
representing the student
body at every level up to
the Governors, to organisingcollege parties, trips andcharity days.

Each course elects acourse representative
who discusses student
issues with the area’s
managers and theStudent Executive; thegroup of students who run
the Student Union with thepresident. ChiSU links into ChiXtra– which is the colleges enrichment programme offering
a wide range of activities throughout the year to ensure
you make the most of your time outside the classroom at
Chichester College. For more information check out the
ChiSU page on Facebook or ChiOnline.

You are automatically amember of the student
union when you enrol as a
student so take advantageof everything we have tooffer, whether it is beinga student rep for yourclass on the council or justgetting your tickets for thelatest party or trip. To keep
up to date with what’s goingon join the Chi Su facebook
group, go on Chi Online, talkto your student tutor orjust pop in and see us.

Student Common Rooms

Being a student is morethan just your course!

Each campus has a Student Common Room. They are runby the Student Union and offer many different games,
including pool tables, air hockey, Sony playstations, as well
as juke boxes and plenty of refreshments. So go and chill out
between classes with your friends in these ‘Student Only’
zones.

We look forward to seeing
you soon!
The Student Executive.

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GREAT FACILITIES& SERVICES
Learning Resource Centres
Our Learning Resource Centres provide all the library
resources, extra computer access and study facilities youneed with trained and helpful staff there to assist
you.
Both centres have well-stocked libraries
holding books, newspapers and magazines,
plus online newspaper and magazine
databases; DVDs, videos and CDs, withviewing/listening equipment. These resources
are invaluable for researching assignments andprojects. In addition there are quiet study areasfor noise free, uninterrupted study.

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you need, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and othersoftware applications taught within the College, includingDreamweaver, PhotoShop and Visio. Printing and scanningfacilities are also available to help you complete andpresent your assignments.

INTERNET CAFÉ
16 flat screen PCs providing
FREE access to the internet andemail for all college students.
LOCATED NEAR STOP ‘N SHOPBODYWORKS FITNESS GYM
Our newly refurbished fitness gym has all the very latest exercise
equipment. Membership for students and staff is excellent value
and large discounts are available. Qualified and experienced staff
are on hand to advise and supervise on fitness programmes.
For more information ask at the Sports Centre
reception desk or call: (01243) 812936
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Sport is widely appreciated as a great way of
encouraging attributes such as commitment,
dedication, teamwork and fair play. For
centuries sport has formed an important partof a well-rounded education. Our activities
include a wide range of sports teams andclubs which we encourage all our students to
get involved in.
The Sports Centre is the natural home forall the sports teams and clubs and it has
a wide range of facilities. These include
a fully equipped sports hall with a large
indoor climbing wall, the newly refurbished
Bodyworks Fitness Suite, and a studio which
offers a wide range of exercise classes suchas pilates, yoga and aerobics. Outside are
the flood-lit all-weather sports pitches (forfootball & hockey), rugby pitch, tennis courts
and the ‘Trim-Trail’ exercise circuit.

NEW RECRUITSOur Sports teams and clubs
are always on the look out
for new players. Find themat the Freshers’ Fair or ask
in the Plus Point office inCoasters.

Sporting
Achievements

Chichester College has a long traditionof success in sport. We compete locally,
regionally and nationally with increasing
success over recent years. Some major
successes last year include:
Women’s Football – Winners of the
British Colleges SE performance league andregional 11 a-side cup winners.
Men’s Academy Football – Finished midtable in the top league for South England.
Four Players gained England caps and fiveprogressed onto semi professional football.
Hockey – British Colleges ladies knockout
cup winners and regional runners up. Men’sSussex 6’s plate winners.
Volleyball – Women’s National runners up,
Mixed National bronze medallists, Regional
Champions
Golf - National team gold medallists
and national individual gold medallist,
Headmaster Salver winners.
Table Tennis – Bronze medallists
at National Championships. Regional
Champions.
Athletics – Senior area men’s winners.
Senior area women’s runners up.
Badminton – Regional Champions
Squash – Regional Champions

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THE REAL DEAL
We believe it’s vitally important that we giveour students the necessary practical skills andexperience required for their career choices.
Nothing beats the skills you learn when given
the chance to experience real-life, hands-on
situations.
That’s why we put a real emphasis on practicalexperience. Real skills - for real life.

Sunshine and Success on
Graduation Day
Our Graduation Ceremony in 2010 was held at
the cathedral. It was a beautiful occasion with
graduates and their families arriving early to don
their robes and take photos in the sunshine.

Agricultural students benefit fromworking and training on our working farm.
Drama and Dance students give
performances in the College’s Riverside
Theatre and at many external venues.
Music students perform at gigs within
College and at external venues.
Hospitality & Catering students apply theirskills in the College’s restaurants and in work
experience placements including restaurants
with Michelin stars.
Hair & Beauty students train in a genuine
salon environment in the ‘Oasis’ and‘Lookfantastic’ salons offering real services
to paying clients.
Plumbing students train
in our professional Gas
Centre, which is also usedby qualified plumbers fortheir accreditation.
Travel & Tourism
students can work in our
onsite travel agency andpractise their Cabin Crew
skills on board our very
own plane!

Our high standardsof teaching have been
repeatedly recognised
in inspections by
OfSTED. In our mostrecent inspection
report (issued 2008)
OfSTED described thecollege’s educational
provisions as “Goodwith elements of
Outstanding”.
Our student support
area has beenrecognised as being
outstanding in ourrecent Care Standards
Inspection.

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College Wins Beach Rugby
A summer Beach Volleyball tournament was heldon West Wittering Beach. It’s believed to be theonly beach competition in the UK. There were 110
students taking part from 11 schools and colleges.
It was supported by the West Sussex Schools
Partnership , the RFU, Leisure Rugby, Chichester
County Council and West Wittering Estate. The
weather was fantastic and the matches hardfought. Best of all, Chichester College emerged
victorious for the second year in a row.

Performing Arts at The Fringe
The first Chichester Fringe was held this year with
the College playing an important role. Danceand Drama students entertained the public withperformances on the cathedral green and in our
own theatre here at college. Art and sculpture
produced by college students were also on
display creating much interest.

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNINGCHANGING LIVES
THROUGH LEARNING
Your experience as a student is at the heart ofwhat we do. Our goal is to help every student
reach their full potential and to meet or
exceed their educational ambitions.
To help achieve this goal we have a team ofhighly dedicated tutors who every year areable to motivate and guide our students into
achieving more than they expected.
Here are students who did just that!

Outstanding Successes
at the 2010 Further
Education SpringAwards Ceremony
The 2010 FE Sussex Spring Awards were held atthe Hilton Brighton Metropole hotel.
This annual event recognises the success oflearners who have achieved the highest of
standards in their education and training,
often overcoming difficult personal
circumstances to do so.

Chris is WorldclassStudent Chris Wallis has been selected to join
the World Skills 2011 training squad.
Chris is a successful Level 3 Furniture Making
student who has won gold at the national
SkillBuild competitions and has been awarded
a City and Guilds Medal of Excellence for thequality of his work.
Chris’s talents have won him a job at the
Edward Barnsley Workshop creating quality
furniture which, together with mentoring
and training from college staff , will hep him
prepare for the World Skills competition which
is being held in London in 2011.

Joe Edwards (who studied on the National
Diploma in Hospitality course) won the Hilton
Brighton Metropole Hospitality Student of theYear award. He is now working at South Lodge
Hotel, near Horsham.
Chichester College was particularly successful
with no fewer that five awards going toour students, and staff; Rory Hutchinson(runner-up, Sussex Apprentice of the Year),
Tiffany Chandler (winner of Best Vocational
Skills Award), Luke Griffiths (winner of the
Outstanding Achievement Award), Chichester
College in partnership with Aldingbourne Trust
won the Training Provider Collaboration of theYear Award.
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SUPPORT
EVERY STEP
OF THE WAY
We believe everyone has the right to thebest possible education; that given the rightencouragement and support, every one of
our students can achieve.
No matter what difficulties may be in
the way, we strive to help you avoid orovercome any obstacles to achieving yourgoals.
We all need help sometimes. You’ll wantadvice on which course to choose, what
the different qualifications are, what thebest choices are for you. You’ll probably
want additional support from time totime during your studies. Mature students
may need help in returning to educationand settling back in. Students may needhelp with childcare, or a quick brush upof their numeracy or literacy skills. Others
may have difficulties or disabilities suchas dyslexia, hearing or sight difficulties oranother physical disability. At other times
students may have emotional problems or
be experiencing other external pressures,
adding stress and strain to their college
commitments.
We are here to help you with all of these
possible issues (and lots more besides).
We can help you with any educational
advice, help or support you need. We’ll
help you overcome all the things that might
be getting between you and your chosencourse, leaving you to concentrate on yourstudies.

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Student Centre
To make it easy for students to get thehelp they need, all our Student Services arelocated in one place.
At the Chichester campus we have a
dedicated Student Centre near main
reception which acts like a ‘one-stop’ shop
for all student support services. It’s home toall the support services listed below. It’s open
all year round, not just term time, and you
can drop in anytime, phone us, or arrange an
appointment to discuss anything.
At our Brinsbury campus, the Student
Centre is in the Courtyard buildings next toBrinsbury House and offers the same services
and advice.

Admissions
Advisers will support you through yourapplication, from the moment you contact
the College to the time that you start yourcourse. They can give you advice on all thecourses we have and will keep you up to dateon the progress of your application.

Student Finance
The team advise on student financial services
and guide you to a range of other support
services. If you are entitled to any benefits,
grants, bursaries or other financial support,these are the people who can help you. For
more details see page 152-153.

SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

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In addition to course tutors, each full time
student is allocated a personal Student Tutor.
Their job is focussed on supporting students toachieve their best. Through personal one-toone discussions and themed group tutorials,
tutors are able to help monitor progress,
set targets, track achievements, support
attendance and help with student success. We
place a great emphasis on student tutoring
and believe it plays an important role inhelping our students to succeed.

Careers
The Careers team give professional advice
and guidance on the possible next steps foryou on either further studies, university or
employment. In addition, they also advise
potential students on the best course of study
for a particular career path. The Careers teamoften work closely with Admissions to findthe most appropriate course for students.

ensure that no students are disadvantaged and thecurriculum is accessible all.
The Additional Support Team can liaise with you
and your lecturers across College to tailor support
to meet your specific needs. This may include
in or out-of-class support for literacy, numeracy,
and study skills.

Specialist support is available for students who
have dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Dependent upon assessment results, scribes andreaders may be supplied and assistive equipment
may be borrowed. We also offer a range ofexpertise and adaptive equipment for students
with hearing and visual impairments, in addition tosoftware packages available through our computer
network.
The College recognises that some students will
require special arrangements when taking exams.
Examination support can be provided, post
assessment, in accordance with awarding bodies
guidelines.
Facilities such as ramps, hoists, lifts, and specialist
toilets are available. In addition, we have accessible
parking and wheelchair access where appropriate.
However, if wheelchair access is not available, wewill seek to re-locate classes.
The Additional Support Team encourages any
potential students to discuss their requirementswith them. You are very welcome to visit theCollege to meet with staff and view our facilities.
For further information please contact theAdditional Support Team on (01243) 786321.

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EVERY STUDENT
MATTERSThe College is committed to ensuring that all of
our students are treated fairly. We encourage
all students to respect others, regardless of theirage, sex, colour, disabilities or nationality. The
College has a charter containing details of all the
educational commitments, services and support
students can expect from the college. It also details
the high levels of conduct and behaviour which thecollege expects from students. This is a commitment
all students are expected to follow during their timeat college.

Students with Learning
Difficulties or Disabilities
Chichester College welcomes all students
with learning difficulties and disabilities.
All reasonable adjustments to the College
will be made to ensure that no students
are disadvantaged. Facilities such as ramps,
hoists and lifts are available. In addition
there are specialist toilet facilities and special
arrangements for car parking and generally goodwheelchair access. Where there is no wheelchair
access, we will seek to re-locate classes.
The College also recognises that some students
with disabilities will require special arrangements
when taking examinations. Examination
support can be provided in accordance withawarding bodies’ guidelines. For students withcomplex physical disabilities we are able toprovide personal care. The College benefits fromadvice and guidance from a variety of externalorganisations and voluntary bodies.
We are committed to promoting equality ofopportunity and to meeting the requirements of
the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Student Welfare
The physical and mental well being of all
our students is extremely important tous, so we provide a number of support
services:

Counselling
Students with any emotional or personal
problems, or those who are distressedand have no one to talk to, are able toaccess our counselling team for totallyconfidential support and advice. These
professional counselling services areavailable at both the Chichester andBrinsbury campuses.

Chaplain
The College has a part-time Chaplain.
She is a Church of England priest, but
encourages the multi-faith nature of
the College and is able to offer support
to people of all faiths (or none) at both
campuses. A Multi-Faith Centre located on
the Chichester campus and is open as aquiet space to think or pray.

EVERY STUDENT MATTERS

FREE English and Maths classes
Are you getting by without English andMaths skills? If not, then you’re one ofmillions of people feeling the same way!

Mature Students
We warmly welcome applications from mature
students and all the courses in this prospectus
are open to students of any age. There aremany and varied reasons for studying as amature student. You may want to open up
prospects for a new career or to improve yourpresent one, find a new direction, or simply
study a subject which interests you.
Whatever your reasons, our experience isthat mature students find the challenge ofreturning to study or continuing with theirprofessional development, rewarding andenjoyable. The College has a high proportionof mature students and we are committed
to ensuring that their time at College issuccessful and enjoyable.

Childcare
Students at the Chichester campus can use
the Student Nursery for pre-school children,
toddlers and babies. Charges are for shortsessions and are very good value.
At both campuses we also have our First Steps
Nurseries which are commercial nurseries open
to all. At Chichester we run an After Schooland Holiday club. For more information visit:www.firststepschichester.co.uk.
If you need financial support with childcare
contact our student funds team.

Nurse
A nurse is available on the Chichester campus.
We also have a large network of trained First
Aiders across both campuses.

Our “Skills for Life” classes have a relaxed,
informal atmosphere which makes learningeasy and enjoyable. our friendly lecturers workwith you to improve your English and Maths;
giving you the confidence and skills you needto succeed.
These courses are taught in our centre at
Bognor Regis as well as the main campus in
Chichester.
At the same time you could even gain anationally recognised literacy or numeracy
qualification equivalent to a GCSE.

“SKILLS FOR LIFE” HELPS WITH...
LITERACY
Develop your writing skills
Learn strategies to help with spelling and grammar
Improve your communication skills
Write letters, CV, stories, poems
Improve employment prospects
Help your children with their homework

NUMERACY
Improve your arithmetic skills – adding, subtracting,multiplying and dividing
Calculate and measure lengths, weights, areas and volumes
Read and understand timetables and other data
Understand and use fractions, percentages
Feel more confident in your skills

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY...
“At first I was nervous but the otherstudents were really nice.”“I don’t feel stupid doing sums anymore!”“This class gave me the confidence
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ACCOMMODATION
Finding suitable accommodation is difficult at
the best of times. Even more so, if you’re moving
to a new and unfamiliar city or country. Whether
you want on or off-campus accommodation,
self-catered or half-board lodgings, want toshare with friends or to have your own place,
the Accommodation Team is here to help. They
have years of experience and all the right local

knowledge to help you find just what
you’re looking for.

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Woodlands Hall of Residence

Chichester Campus
Woodlands provides secure accommodation for
106 students who are under 18. It has single andtwin-bedded study bedrooms, many of which are
en-suite. All rooms are well-appointed with study
facilities including internet connection points andstorage space.
It is staffed 24 hours a day by trained supervisors
who provide excellent welfare support for the
residents. A full enrichment package is included inWoodlands. In addition to this the students haveuse of the on site gym and sports facilities.

College accommodation is available
to all full time students who are unable
to travel in to the College daily. Our
accommodation services are inspected andvalidated by Ofsted, the British Council
and the ANUK Code of Standards

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Westgate Hall of Residence

Chichester Campus
Westgate is an on-campus, self-catering,hall of residence and provides superb
accommodation for 160 students, who are
18 and over. It has single en-suite rooms
arranged in ‘flats’ of six with a kitchen/
diner. Some have been specifically designed
to meet the needs of students withdisabilities. Students have use of the onsite gym and sports facilities.

Details of all the major accommodation options are shown on these pages.
If you’d like to find out more, please see our Accommodation Team in the Student
Centre, or visit our website: www.chichester.ac.uk. A separate accommodation
brochure is available which gives further details of the facilities.

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3"I really enjoy living in
Woodlands. The wardens
are really helpful andamazingly friendly. I havea lot of new friends from allover the world. Woodlands
provides me the perfectconditions to study well andachieve all the good results
I've got on my course."
Peter Nguyen

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St Christopher’s Residence

Fishbourne, Chichester
St Christopher’s is approximately 15
minutes walk from the Chichester
campus. It is conveniently located close
to a large supermarket and leisure centre.
Accommodation is for 68 students, who are
18 or over, in fully furnished flats and houses
made up of well-appointed, single studybedrooms arranged to accommodate groupsof two to five students. Residents in each flat/house share a modern kitchen/diner.
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Student Houses(Property Leasing Scheme)

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Homestay(Chichester and Brinsbury)
Half-Board Homestay
Students live in the house with the family. Meals
are provided and students usually eat with thefamily. Perfect for International students who wish
to practise their English language skills.
Self-Catering Homestay
This is similar to Halfboard Homestay in mostrespects, but students provide their own food anddo their own cooking and washing up. Laundry is
also the student’s responsibility.
Both half board and self catering home stay areavailable for our home students.

The College has a register of Environmental
Health inspected houses which are available
to groups of students to lease under legal
agreements for the academic year.
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UNDERSTANDING
THE LEVELS
Sometimes it can be difficult to get to grips withall the qualifications and the different levels.
There’s such a wide variety of qualifications witha large choice of levels. Not surprisingly, many
people need help to understand it all. Our friendly
Admissions Team are always available for advice

and guidance, but for a brief overview of
how all the qualifications compare, take alook at the diagram below. It shows how
the qualifications fit into the different
levels and what they can lead on to.

QUALIFICATION LEVELS
Entry Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3Skills for Working LifeGCSE & Vocational
GCSE (grades D-G)

GCSE & Vocational
GCSE (grades A* - C)

A-Levels

BTEC Entry Level

BTEC Introductory
Diploma

BTEC First Diploma

BTEC National Award /Certificate / Diploma

Ascentis Basic
Construction Skills

City & Guilds Level 1

City & Guilds Level 2

Subsidiary /Advanced Diploma

BTEC National Award /Certificate / Diploma

Extended Diploma

BTEC National Award /Certificate / Diploma‘New’ Diploma“New” Diploma

BTEC National Award /Certificate / Diploma

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4

Essential Skills Award

NVQ Level 1

THE COURSELISTINGS& SYMBOLS
EXPLAINED
See the example
here to find out
what all the info
and symbols mean.

Level 5Higher National
Certificate

Higher National
DiplomaFoundation Degree

NVQ Level 4

Course name
Qualification level: (L1-L5)
and campus:

Machine Made
Furniture L3 T
City & Guilds NVQ
About the Course: This course is suitable
if you have experience of wood machining.
It will be set around designing and developing
furniture suitable for small production runs.
The projects will include resolving woodmachining problems, working with customers
and machine maintenance. There will also
be one project set by the instructor at theend of the year.

C=Chichester campus
B=Brinsbury campus
T=Terminus Road (Chichester)

The qualification
Course description

Entry Requirements: Entry is by successful
completion of the Level 2 Wood Machining
course or equivalent and an interview withthe course tutor.

The qualifications and/or
experience you’ll need forentry to the course

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Length of the course

L3E Level 3 Entitlement

Where Next: This course is designed toprepare students for working in medium
to large scale workshops where woodmachining forms a large part of the work.

Where the course can leadsuch as higher education or
employment

For full details
see page 152

L3E

Course code

Indicates eligibility
for either:
L2E Level 2 Entitlementor16

Level 4

CON070AS/A-LEVELS

AS / A-LEVELSAt Chichester College, students are able tochoose from an exceptionally wide range of AS
and A-Levels including traditional subjects andthose with a vocational emphasis.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff arecommitted to ensuring that every student isoffered the best possible learning experience
across this extensive range of subjects, many ofwhich are not available in local schools.
The programme is open to students, of all ages,
both those who are about to complete their
GCSEs, and mature students who wish to returnto study.
We support the programme with extensive
resources including well equipped laboratories,
a custom designed theatre, art studios andcomprehensive up-to-date computer facilities.
Most students study up to 4 A-levels or link
A-levels with a vocational course. At interview
our staff will guide you as to the ideal number
for you based on your abilities, interests andfuture plans.
You will experience high quality teaching anda level of support described as ‘outstanding’in our last inspection. Chichester College isknown for its friendliness and its concern

for the overall quality of istudents’ experience
whilst at College. We are committed to providing
opportunities for all learners to develop theirskills and interests both in class and outsideof subject study. This helps to prepare you for
university and work after A level study.
Students can opt for a new and exciting
qualification to complement their other studies
and support entry to university. The extended
project gives our students the opportunity
to research a subject or topic of their choice.
Students are supported through input on researchmethods and tutorials, as their projects develop.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop
independent research and study skills. On
successful completion the extended project is theequivalent of an AS Level.
Our wide range of sports, cultural and artisticsocial events will give you a great choice ofactivities outside your academic studies. This also
includes participation in our Students’ Union
which has earned a national reputation for its
dynamism and its commitment to representing
views in the life of the College.

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As part of our commitment to offer a wide
range of opportunities to students, we work incollaboration with local schools and sixth forms
to provide an area offer to ensure that minority
number subjects are available. This means somesubjects may be offered at different institutionsin the local area such as Chichester HighSchool’s Sixth Form, or Bishop Luffa’s Sixth
Form. For example, students wishing to study
German will be taught as a collective group at
Bishop Luffa, whereas those wishing to study
Spanish, will be taught as a collective group at
the College.

How to apply
Look at the subject options available – a brief
description is detailed in the prospectus. For
more in depth information look at our College
website: www.chichester.ac.uk
Check your subject combinations on thetimetable matrix to ensure that subjects do
not clash. This is available on the website orfrom Admissions. If you have any questionsor queries about options available, contact
Admissions on: (01243) 786321
Once we have received your application,
you will receive an invitation to an A-leveladvice and guidance evening. An alternative
programme may be suggested if we feel itwill be more suited to your individual learningneeds.

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Entry Requirements at
Chichester College

Entry to the A-level programme is dependent
on your prior qualifications and achievement.
Guidance for entry is below. If you havequalifications other than those listed, pleasecontact Admissions for guidance. You must
attend an advice and guidance evening with
our A-level team to discuss your choices andapplication.
Entry to study three or more AS-levels
plus relevant additional courses
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A*- C toinclude English, Maths and Science (ifappropriate to subjects chosen)
If you have qualifications which do notfollow the guidance above, for example
less than 5 GCSEs or a First Diploma, pleasecontact Admissions for guidance.

Further information is available on our
website. If you have any questions or queries,
you can contact us on
Tel: (01243) 786321
or by email to: alevels@chichester.ac.uk

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THE A-LEVEL SUBJECTS

Accounting

Art: Photography

This course enables candidates to develop anunderstanding of the importance of effective accounting
information systems and an awareness of their limitations.
You will develop an appreciation of the effects of economic,
legal, ethical, social, environmental and technologicalinfluences on accounting decisions as well as a capacity
for methodical and critical thought. The full Advanced GCE
course provides an excellent foundation for further study ofaccountancy at pre-professional and professional levels.

This will introduce you to traditional and contemporary
photographic practices. It will help develop anunderstanding of how images relate to social, environmental
and cultural contexts. Areas such as portrait, documentary
and/or photojournalism, landscape photography, working
from objects and experimental imagery may be exploredindependently or in combination to embrace and develop
techniques, skills and knowledge. Investigation will enable
you to interpret ideas, feelings and meanings throughphotographic processes.

Art: 3D Design,
Product, Interior& ArchitectureThis course is for students wishing to pursue a career in
Product, Interior or Architectural design. The course delves
into the fundamental basics needed for designing andestablishes creative working methods. Design projects willallow exploration of different materials, design concepts,
computer software and the development of practical skills
and techniques needed to produce both aesthetic andfunctional outcomes.

Biology
Biology is the scientific study of life itself. It involves
knowledge of the wide range of living things and anunderstanding of the life processes that they all share incommon. These processes, collectively termed metabolism,
enable species to survive in their environment, to reproduce
and to evolve. AS Biology involves a general foundationin all these processes and includes a module on food andhealth. A2 extends the depth of coverage and includes
modules in genetics and plant and animal behaviour.

Art: Fine Art
This is for students who want to be creative and develop
their artistic abilities and take experimental risks in awide range of media including: painting, drawing, print,
collage and mixed media. It starts by looking at materials,
techniques and processes and moves on to ideas based
projects that give students the opportunity to combine
media in inventive and original ways. It is a recognised andhighly regarded subject that will support students that wish
to progress to study in a wide range of creative art anddesign subjects.

Art: Graphic Design
In this subject you will be introduced to the ways in which
Graphic Designers solve communication problems. You will
use both traditional graphic design media and professional
software and related digital materials and techniques.
The study of this subject will allow you to develop andproduce your own design ideas. Applying observational andresearch skills, imagination, problem solving skills, art anddesign historical and contemporary contextualisation andthe demonstration of practical skills.

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Business Studies

Dance

This course will enable candidates to gain a deeper knowledgeof current commercial trends and an appreciation of thedemands of the UK business environment. You will develop awide range of problem-solving and decision-making businessskills, including data skills, presenting arguments and making
recommendations on the basis of the available evidence. You
will cover topics such as accounting, finance, marketing andlegal aspects of business. You’ll learn about management ofpeople and operations, external influences affecting businessand the importance of objectives and strategies.

This qualification focuses on developing skills within
performance, choreography and dance analysis. The
course will provide you with the opportunity to explore
dance composition and performance and to develop astrong grounding in the underpinning theories. You willtake part in regular technique classes and workshops,
learn how to choreograph and notate and explore thehistorical context of dance through the investigationof professional works. A GCSE in dance would be
an advantage but you do not need to have studied
contemporary dance before. Some dance experience isessential before starting the course.

Chemistry
Chemistry is all about understanding the behaviour of thematerials around us. It is a practical subject so much of yourtime will be spent in a lab doing practical experiments andinvestigations. You will also look at the building blocks, atoms,
and see how they can combine to produce the many different
substances you use everyday. You will study ways of efficiently
making and developing different compounds and look at theireffects on the environment. Chemistry is an interesting andimportant subject if we are going to make the most of the Earth’s
limited resources.

Communication& Culture
Communication is a ‘living’ topic. It’s about how you interact
with people, how you exchange ideas, how you influenceothers and are influenced yourself. Culture is a jigsaw puzzle ofdifferent influences that come from your family, upbringing, youreducation, where you live, your wealth, your interests, lifestyleand how you present yourself.
Communication and Culture together help us understandone another and help improve our world. This is one subject
where your own ideas will be encouraged. Develop them, getcommunicating and you could really go places!

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Drama & TheatreStudies
The emphasis of this subject is on making andunderstanding theatre. You will explore theatre froman actor’s perspective as well as those of the director
and designer through practical text work, improvisationand discussion. You will look at plays in their historicaland theatrical context, and examine the role of theatre
in today’s society. If you are interested in the ‘how’ and‘why’ of theatre, if you enjoy discussing and analysing
as well as doing, this subject is for you.

Economics
Economics requires you to take an active interest in
economic events in the real world; this means thatstudying economics is a dynamic and rewarding
process that offers insight and understanding into awide range of current events. Economics may once
have been described as the ‘dismal science’ but inits modern guise it offers an enjoyable, varied andextremely useful breadth of study.

AS/A-LEVELSEnglish Language

English Literature

It is likely that you will have a conversation, send or
receive a text, listen to music or watch television in a
typical day. You may read a poster, a magazine or visit
the library to study! You may use language to swear, joke,argue or discuss. These are just a few examples of the
purposes of spoken and written language in use that you
can study.

When a father gets old should a daughter take control of
his business? How can you know the people you love, love
you in return? Do you love anybody enough to be prepared
not just to die but to risk Hell for them? To gain control ofan entire country would you kill a relative or friend?

It is fascinating to discover the way in which males andfemales interact differently, the stages and theories of childlanguage and development, and to examine language
variation related to geographical area and changes
through time. What makes language persuasive, emotive
or instructive? How can words have such amazingly
diverse effects? Detailed structural analysis of language
within a variety of contexts can lead to the discovery of
how language form links to language function. If you
choose to study English Language you are given theopportunity to improve your own language use and create
effective texts.

English Language& Literature
In Language & Literature you will explore a variety of texts:
prose, drama and speech for analysis and discussion,underpinned by a critical linguistic vocabulary as well as
poetry in the second year. An example of some activities
you may take part in are:If you find these questions intriguing you will enjoy A Level
English Literature. The questions above refer to four of
Shakespeare’s plays. You will learn and develop the skillof analysis, but what matters is that you will learn about
images, weasel-words, tone and irony, enabling you toanalyse anything in language. Knowledge of literary analysis
is one of the most liberating powers you can possess.

Film Studies
The course makes possible the systematic study ofcinema and film based upon key conceptual issues whichhave informed film study and film criticism. Its focus ison the way cinema functions as an institution for the
production and ways in which film images and sounds
generate meanings. Considerable attention is focusedon the dominant films of popular cinema (Hollywood andother commercial production studios) but it is intended
that the study is balanced with less familiar types of films(alternative, independent, art cinema, national movements,
etc).

Imagine Tom, a new boy, is going to study with the class.
Write the dialogue as he meets the class for the first time.
Include stage directions which are in keeping with thoseof the text.
If you enjoy creative writing then this is an example ofan exercise taken from Alan Bennett’s play “The History
Boys”. Language production enables you to adopt thevoices of characters from a range of interesting texts. You
will develop your writing whilst analysing the texts.
AS – Two exams: Integrated Analysis and Text Production
and Analysing Speech and its Reproduction.
A2 – 1 exam: Comparative Analysis and text Production
and 1 coursework: Comparative Analysis throughIndependent Study.

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FrenchGermanWhatever your reasons, you are sure to find studying
French a most rewarding experience. Of course, you do
not just learn how to speak, you also begin to appreciate
another way of thinking and being, and discover the subtle
ways in which a foreign culture differs from our own. At the
beginning of the course you will study Contemporary France
looking at familiar topics such as: les jeunes - la famillel’enseignement - les médias - les loisirs - le monde du travail- l’environnement studying them in greater depth, developing
writing and oral skills and extending your vocabulary. As thecourse progresses and your skills develop, you will go on
to study more demanding topics such as: les transports - latechnologie - la forme et la santé - le racisme - l’Europe - leTiers-Monde using authentic reading and listening materials.

Once you have completed a GCSE German course,
you are normally able to function in a German
speaking country as a tourist or visitor, coping witheveryday situations. Following the AS or Advanced
Level enables you to develop the skills required tofunction fully in German-talking and writing ideas andopinions, reading, listening to and analysing authentic
material. You will begin to appreciate another way of
thinking and be able to argue your point in German!
At the beginning you will work on familiar topics suchas: junge Leute - Familie - Beruf - Geld - Freiziet Schule - Gesundheit, studying them in greater depth,
developing written and oral skills and extending yourvocabulary. You will also have the opportunity toresearch an aspect of a German speaking country thatinterests you.

Geography
This course has been designed to attract students togeography as a subject that addresses the key ideas anddebates in our world today. The pressing concerns overclimate change and how we will have to live with it particularly
those of us that live near the coast. Our cities and countryside
are rapidly changing and the factors affecting, this and theconsequences, are areas worthy of study and will link with thefieldwork in the first year. Year 2 offers a wider range of topics
some of which will be studies as research topics. Issuesof water, energy and food security, a detailed look at the
emergence of new superpowers, cold environments, pollution
and cultural diversity all provide the geographer with richfields of study. All of which leads to the student developing avariety of skills which is recognised both in the workplace andin higher education.

History
You will have the chance to learn about a period of
history that you may not be familiar with. You will
be able to learn about the significance of events,
individuals, issues, the nature of societies and why
these have changed over time. You will also have theopportunity to research a topic in depth and focus on
theories that try to make sense of the past.
You will also be able to develop your understanding of
the nature of historical evidence and the analytical andevaluation methods used by historians, which will help
you to develop your own skills in this area. This will beespecially important when undertaking course work at
A2.
History is a subject that allows you to develop the manylife skills which will be of immense benefit to you and it
will also help you to make sense of the present. “Those
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Human Biology
This subject is for you if you have an interest in Biology
and would like to specialise in those aspects that relateparticularly to humans. A distinctive feature of the course is
the way in which the content is related to current medical
issues. These include stem cell technology, cancer, genetic
screening, imaging techniques used in hospitals and firstaid to name but a few.

ICT
ICT offers a broad and balanced view of the range ofapplications and information systems and an understandingof their capabilities and limitations and the implications
for their use; the ability to analyse, appraise and makecritical judgements about the use of information andcommunication technology systems.

Law
Students will learn about the nature of law, the structure andworkings of the legal system and identify the fundamentals
of both the system and the personnel therein. Both criminal
and tort law will be considered during AS whilst contract andtort will be studied in depth at A2. Students will be expected
to contribute to discussion on current legal topics and todevelop an analytical approach to such discussion. Whilst
the subject is demanding in its requirements the rewardsof a well-trained legal mind can be wholly worthwhile bothin personal development for the student, and in career
opportunities.

Mathematics
Pure / Further
Mathematics is amazingly cool. You will have the chance
to develop skills of logic, clarity and precision and ingetting your solutions, you will have made assumptions orapproximations, and then you will need to decide whether
the answer is reasonable by exercising your judgement.
This is a truly fantastic collection of skills that will really help
your personal development. Later on you will see that asignificant part of Mathematics is about problem solving.
To begin with you have to model the real-life situation andturn it into a mathematical one by concentrating on theessential features of the situation and discarding those that
do not impact on the problem. This is a real challenge to theanalytical skills that you will acquire.
Together with Core Mathematics, the Applications you canstudy are Mechanics, which is about the study of forces andmotion. Mechanics complements A-Level Physics well and,to a lesser extent, subjects such as Technology and Physical
Education. Decision Mathematics concerns itself with avariety of techniques for solving real life problems that arise
in Business, Industry and Information Technology. Manyof these techniques can be implemented on computers.
Statistics is concerned with the collection, presentation,
analysis and interpretation of data and also the use ofprobability to predict “real-life” behaviour. You will be using
statistical techniques if you do A-Level courses in subjects
such as Biology, Economics, Geography or Psychology.
Then, when working together, you can use all of yourknowledge and skills to tell your group about your findings
and convince them that you are right. Strong presentationaland communication skills are essential. Magic!

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Media Studies
Media Studies is a broad and interesting subject thatencourages you to investigate many aspects of the world today.
The focus of study incorporates the core areas of television,
radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, advertising and themusic industry, providing a wide choice that will offer ‘somethingfor everyone’. Past students consider this subject to have‘opened up’ their minds and present students think it’s ‘brill’,(student speak), but at the same time, this subject also provides
an academic study that is respected for its analytical, written
and creative skills. Media Studies endorses the notion that study
can be fun.

Music
In the AS you will be assessed in performance of music,
composition and musical analysis. In the A-level you will beassessed in composition or recital, performance and musicalanalysis. These courses will develop your music performanceand composition skills in a variety of styles, traditional andmodern. You will listen to a wide variety of music and develop
an informed appreciation of how and why it was written andperformed.

Music Technology
Music technology plays a key role in music across the world.
This qualification is designed to open up a range of exciting anduseful tasks to a wide candidature, and to encourage students
to learn about the subject. Students, including those who do
not play a traditional instrument, are encouraged to explore theirmusicality and create original materials using technology.
There are two units of study for AS level
and a further two units for A Level.
In the first unit, you will be expected to produce a portfolio
containing a log and a 3 track audio CD, featuring a sequence,
a composition and a multitrack recording. The second unit isexam based and is titled Listening & Analysing. As a result you
will sit a 1 hour 45 minute exam whilst you analyse a range of
popular music styles. As part of the course, you will study thedevelopment of popular music and music technology since1910. The last unit is exam based and is titled Analysing &Producing.

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Physics
A-level Physics builds on the work already completed
up to GCSE extended level. Some familiar areas arestudied to a deeper level and new topics are introduced
which reflect the important role physics plays indeveloping the requirements of a modern technologicalsociety. The subject provides a firm basis for thosewishing to enter any field of pure and applied science.
It also provides, for those pursuing non-specificcareers, an appreciation of the conceptual frameworkof physics and how it relates to everyday life.

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Case Study

Psychology

SpanishThe AS material introduces you to the main
perspectives in Psychology, such as the
Behaviourists, or Freudian psychologists. You will
have the opportunity to examine every day topics
such as, the reliability of eyewitness testimony
and stress management techniques from thesedifferent psychological perspectives.

There are over 420 million speakers of
Spanish, more than any other language
except English and Chinese. Spanish
is the official language of 21 countries
and one of the official languages ofinternational conferences, the United
Nations and the European Union, whichmakes it also a language for business.
But these are not the only reasons why
popularity in the language is growing.
Spanish is fun; it’s an attractive andeasy language to assimilate and, with
Spain less than two hours’ flying time
away, it is also easy to find the chance
to practise.

The A2 material develops your analytical skills
further. You are required to discuss issues suchas cultural bias in Psychology and ethical issues
in Psychology, in relation to a range of topics
including media psychology, relationships andaggression.
There is no formal coursework assessment,
however, students will regularly engage in thearea of research methods by planning andconducting small research projects and writing
them up in formal, scientific report style. This
is invaluable practise for a university course in
Psychology.

Sociology
The course explores social relations and socialgroups, addressing questions such as ‘Why doworking class boys underachieve in UK schools?”
and “Why are ethnic minorities over-represented
in official statistics on crime?” Students will
be asked to develop a critical examination ofsocieties and to consider a variety of different
ideas to explain the way we live. The new
specification for this subject requires students toadopt a ‘global’ view of the issues discussed andapply the topics synoptically. Small scale humaninteraction and consciousness will be set against
large scale social structures that include formsof power and control over people and popular
cultural trends. Students will need to have areasonable competence in writing and reading
skills.

Sport & PE
Have you enjoyed your Physical
Education at school? Would you like totake the area further and find out more
about the science behind sport and how
our games and leisure have developed?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above
questions then we have an exciting anddynamic A Level subject to offer you,with opportunities to learn in a practicaland proactive way, incorporating yourown talents and interests to gain avaluable qualification. The course has
been designed to include a broad
approach to sport science and sociocultural studies with both the performer
and non-performer in mind. In addition,
it is accepted as excellent preparation
for those wishing to enter into Higher
Education.

Jessica Spiers
A-Levels in Maths, Further
Maths, Chemistry andBusiness Studies
I came to Chichester College
as it offered Further Maths
and it’s such a nice campus
and has a great atmosphere.
The course is very goodand I love all my subjects.
My tutors are great, very
enthusiastic and are willing tohelp all the time.
I’m so happy about getting
my place at Cambridge. I am
going in September to read
Economics.
My studies at Chichester
have enabled me to achieve
my dream.”

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HIGHER EDUCATIONCOURSESWhy study higher education
at Chichester College?
We are committed to providing opportunities for
all and have an expert additional support team
who work with a wide range of students, helping
them to be successful.
For mature students, deciding to return toeducation can be a daunting process. Ourlecturers have lots of experience of working withpeople in this situation and help all their students
adjust to their new course so that they can
successfully achieve their qualification.
There are opportunities on some courses to mix
work and study by following part-time courses
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About theQualifications
Chichester College offers a range ofHigher Education qualifications:
BTEC HNDs and HNCs
Foundation Degrees(with the Universities ofChichester, and Portsmouth)
Extended Honours Degrees(with the University of Sussex)
Access to Higher Education 				DiplomasHIGHER EDUCATION

Higher National
Diplomas and Higher
National Certificates
HNDs and HNCs are very well established andhighly regarded by universities and employers.
They are vocationally focussed courses which
provide a similar level of education to thefirst year of an honours degree. They provide
students with the education, training andconfidence needed for a first professional
qualification.
We offer several courses at HNC and HND
level, further details for each course are givenin this prospectus under the subject area.

Entry Requirements
All courses require at least one A-level or
equivalent. Please read the individual course
details for more information.

HNDs (2 Years):
Animal Management

UCAS code: HND/AM, 003D
Campus code B

Beauty Therapy Sciences

UCAS code: HND/BTS, 093B

Business

HND/BUS, 0001N

Computing & Systems
Development

UCAS code: HND/COMP, 004G

HNCs (1 Year):
Performing Arts (Dance)

UCAS code: HNC/PADa, 005W

Fees
Fees for HNDs, HNCs and Foundation
Degrees are substantially cheaper
than for Honours Degrees. Pleasecontact us for more information
on fees. Access to Higher Education(overleaf) is a level 3 course (A-Levelequivalent) and for those who do nothave a level 3 qualification fees areminimal. Please contact us for more
information.

What Next?
Students can move into employment
in a professional or managerial job orcontinue their studies and gain a fullbachelor degree.

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Foundation
Degrees

Extended HonoursDegreeThese are vocational degrees aimed at people inwork. It recognises that many of us learn through work
and it enables students to use their work experienceas part of gaining a degree.

Extended Honours Degrees are degrees run overfour years rather than the standard three years andare designed for students who need to improvetheir maths or science qualifications to successfully
achieve their degree,Foundation Degrees are designed and delivered inpartnership with a university and employers to give
students the skills and experience required to succeedin employment. For employers these qualifications areinvaluable because graduates have appropriate skills
and experience that can be applied in the workplace
immediately.
It is possible to top up a Foundation Degree to a full
honours degree.

We offer the following courses at Foundation
Degree level. Further details for each course are
given under in this prospectus under the subject area.

Business and Management(with the University of Portsmouth)

For more information call Portsmouth University on
023 9284 8200

Community Sports Coaching(with the University of Chichester)For example:
1. Students who have A-Levels or other Level 3
qualifications but do not meet the entry requirements
for a 3 year degree.
2. Overseas students without the required
qualifications to enter a 3 year degree directly.
3. Mature students who are considering a change
in career but lack the required maths or scienceknowledge.
4. Mature students who are seeking an opportunity toreturn to education after bringing up a family.

We offer the following
Extended Honours Degree:

Biosciences Extended Degree(with the University of Sussex)

UCAS code: S90 (with a Foundation Year C701)

UCAS code: CX61

Event and Hospitality Management(with the University of Chichester)
UCAS code: N890

Entry Requirements

Please read the individual course details for
information on entry requirements. Students have toapply through the relevant university.

What Next?

Students can move into employment in a professionalor managerial job or continue their studies and gain afull honours degree.

This course is run by Chichester College inpartnership with the University of Sussex. The firstyear is delivered by Chichester College, and provides
an entry route on to degrees at the University of
Sussex including biology, biochemistry, neuroscienceor molecular genetics.
If your qualifications are not suitable for a threeyear degree programme, you may find this course
provides the entry route you need to begin a degree.
For example, it is suitable if:
Your science background is not of A-levelstandard,including students with a humanities
background.
Your science A level grades are not high enough to
be considered for a conventional three-year degree
You are an overseas or mature student wishing toenter full-time education who is seeking a timesaving alternative to the five years which would be
required to complete a full A-level and degree
programme.
Provided you pass the first year at Chichester you
will proceed into the second year in the School of theLife Sciences at Sussex.

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HIGHER EDUCATION

How to Apply for
HE Courses
Applications for all Higher Education courses
are made through UCAS so you should notcomplete the standard College application
form in this prospectus. We are happy toprovide guidance to prospective students
during the application process.
You should apply to UCAS between 1st
September 2010 and 15th January 2011.
Please confirm code details of the coursewith the appropriate institution.
Applications through UCAS cost £19 forup to six institutions. However, should you
wish to apply for only one course at one
institution, you only need to pay £9.
Students can apply by going online at:www.ucas.ac.uk
You should apply through UCAS as soon as
possible.

For more information please contact
the Admissions team on
Tel: (01243) 786321
Email: info@chichester.ac.uk

Access to Higher
Education
About the Courses
These are not higher education courses, but aredesigned for adults who wish to enter higher education
but do not have the necessary qualifications. They
provide a full entry qualification for many higher
education courses.
Access courses are designed for adults who wish to
return to study and take the student to the equivalent of
three full A-Levels in 10 months.

We offers Access courses in:

Art & Design
Humanities & Social Sciences
Allied Health Professions
Sports Science
Note: Check our website for new access courses in 2011

Alternatively, you can contact UCAS
direct (see contact details below).
Tel: (0870) 1122200
Email: appreq@ucas.ac.uk
By Post:UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,
GL52 3LZ

Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to enter an Accesscourse but we interview prospective students to ensurethat they are ready for the course. For those who feelthat they need to develop (or refresh) their study skills
before Access and Higher Education, there is a preAccess course available.
We are happy to discuss options with anyone who isthinking about what is the best course for them.

What Next?

80% of our students go on to take a degree at theuniversity of their choice.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

APPRENTICESHIPS
If you’re interested in earning while you learn,then apprenticeships could be for you. We canoffer you the opportunity to complete a
Technical Certificate and improve your literacy
and numeracy skills, while you work in a wide
range of occupational areas.
Apprenticeships
for 16 - 65 years old
If you are aged between 16 and 65 you may be
eligible for free training. If you are working we
can help you to progress in your career and gain
nationally recognised qualifications.

The apprentice will have the opportunity
to study for either a Level 2 or a Level 3
apprenticeship dependant upon previous
experience and the results of our initialassessment process.

If you are unemployed, then contact us for advice
and help on how to choose the right career andthen we will work with you to find a suitable job.

We offer apprenticeships at both our
Chichester and Brinsbury Campuses
in a wide variety of areas, such as:
Accounting
Administration
Amenity Horticulture
Brickwork
Care
Carpentry & Joinery
Childcare
Customer Service
Electrical Installation
Electrotechnical Services
Engineering
Fencing
Food Preparation
Hairdressing
Horticulture

Information Technology
Intruder Alarms
Landscaping
Management
Motor Vehicle/Cycle
Oral Health Care
Painting & Decorating
Plumbing
Professional Cookery
RetailSport & Recreation
Sports TurfTeam Leading
Veterinary Nursing
Welding & Fabrication

Contact Us
For Apprenticeship enquiries contact
Workforce Skills on (01243) 786321
ext. 2576
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THE NEW DIPLOMAS

WHAT IS THE
NEW DIPLOMA?

The Diploma is a new qualification thatcan be studied alongside GCSEs andA-levels. It provides the opportunity tolearn in an exciting, creative and enjoyableway, combining classwork with hands-on
experience. The Diploma provides the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for college,
university or work, so that options are kept
open.
The Diploma will cover core subjects including
functional skills in English, Maths and ICT andother skills employers and universities value
like teamwork and problem solving, alongwith subjects that relate to work and otherrelated options. It involves at least 10 days’
work experience, enabling the student to learn
practical skills in the workplace.

The Diploma will assist in developing workrelevant skills, including functional skills in
English, Maths and ICT, in a creative andenjoyable way.
Employers and universities were involved increating the Diploma so that students will gain
the skills, knowledge and experience they needfor college, university and work.
The Diploma student can choose to study GCSEs
and A-levels in addition to the Diploma.
Opting for the Diploma doesn’t mean that thestudent has to choose a career in that particularspecialist sector. Because a Diploma teaches a
mix of subjects, it will give students the skills
that will be welcomed by colleges, universities
and employers.

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The range of Diplomas listed
below are available to all students
starting in September 2011.
After the successful completion of their
Diploma, students will be able to:Study the next level of Diploma
Take a different type of qualificationsuch as GCSE
Study A-levels
Join an Apprenticeship
Go on to further education
Study a degree course

Construction and the
Built Environment
Creative and MediaEngineering
Hair and Beauty Studies
Hospitality
Information Technology
Society, Health & Development
Business, Administration and
Finance (Advanced Diploma)

Progress directly into employment
A range of Diplomas is available
at three different levels:
1. Foundation
Equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G
2. Higher
Equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C
3. Advanced
Equivalent to 3.5 A-levels

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The Diplomas will be delivered inpartnership with Chichester College
and local secondary schools. For somestudents this will provide an exciting
opportunity to experience learning inan alternative environment.

THE NEW DIPLOMAS

Diploma inConstruction& Built Environment
The Diploma is an exciting qualification that mixes vital skills,
like English, Maths and ICT with experience and knowledgeof what it’s like to work in the construction industry.
Like GCSEs and A levels, the Diploma gives you the same
opportunities to go to college, university or work but withsubjects specific to the Construction industry.
Combine practical skill development with theoretical andtechnical knowledge, taught by people with the relevant
industry knowledge and experience.
The world of construction isn’t just looking for a generationof bricklayers. They want site managers, architects,
surveyors, etc, so employers’ involvement within thiscourse, helping to promote this message, is extremely
significant.
The Construction and Built Environment Diploma has been
designed in consultation with the construction industry to
be for the construction industry to help ensure that there
is a highly skilled construction team that is capable ofcompleting in a global market place.
The Diploma comprises elements of the best of current
qualifications and construction specific content, not justwithin the traditional building industries but also withplanning, environmental impact and facilities management.

Diploma in
Creative Media

Diploma in
Engineering

This is one of the most popular and successful
Diplomas in Sussex and across the country. It
has been designed by experts in performance, artand design, media and music to be a successful
preparation for work and progression into higher
education. The course will be taught in a partnership
between school and college. Partner schools are
Bishop Luffa, Westergate Community School, St Philip
Howard High School, Midhurst Rother College.

The Diploma in Engineering focuses on three main themes:

The course uses practical projects as well asclassroom teaching to develop skills appropriate for theCreative and Media industry as well as develop yourskills in English, Maths and ICT.

The Engineered World
Looks at the importance of engineering in the modern world
and the impact engineering has on the way we live our lives.
Discovering Engineering Technology
Introduces basic engineering principles such as design,materials, electronics systems, maintenance andmanufacturing.
Engineering the future
Looks at what makes innovations succeed, how new
materials contribute to design and how to develop andlaunch new ideas.
At the heart of the Diploma are the core engineering
subjects. These will teach you the main things you need toknow about the sector. You’ll learn about the issues that are
affecting the industry today, how it works and what skills youneed to have to work within it.

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Diploma in
Hospitality
This course will provide the student with the skills to workin the hospitality industry.

Diploma in
Hair & Beauty
The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will allow you to
study a mixture of qualifications that meet your interests andneeds. It will also help you make an informed choice about
work, training or university instead of being locked into one
option.
A Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will give you a headstart should you choose a career in hair, beauty, nails or
spa, and provide you with a good grounding in skills that
employers need, such as English, Maths and ICT, as well as
personal learning and thinking skills.
You will be able to use what you have learnt andexperienced to make an informed choice about work,
training or university, as well as get a taste of the workplace
and an understanding of what the job involves.
Learners will also be able to open their learning into relatedindustries, such as sports therapy and physiotherapy,
whilst achieving a good grounding in the core skills that arenecessary for work, but also useful for training or university.

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Assessment will be through both practical andassignments. The diploma covers the fundamental
knowledge, skills and the latest developments in theindustry. The diploma is split into three sections personallearning and thinking, functional skills and work related
learning.
The course includes an introduction to the hospitality
industry, customer service, food and beverage preparationand service.

Diploma in
Information
Technology
The Diploma in Information Technology teaches young
people about IT in business. The employer-endorsed
content is up-to-date and relevant, reflecting the blendof business, technical, interpersonal and project skills
needed by someone who is thinking about a career in the
IT and telecoms sector.
Diplomas are designed to support progression tofurther study training or employment. Learners have theopportunity to develop and practise work-related skills
within their chosen employment sector

THE NEW DIPLOMAS

Diploma in
Society, Healthand Development
The new Diplomas have been developed to provide aninnovative way for young people to achieve their qualifications invocational subjects.
The Diploma in Society, Health and Development will be offeredat both the Foundation Level (Level1) and Higher Level (Level 2)
at Chichester College. The courses combine theory and practise
to equip learners with skills, knowledge and experience theyneed for success at college, university and work
The Foundation Level is approximately equal to 5 GCSEs andthe Higher Level approximately equal to 7 GCSEs.
The programme covers many related topics including Health,Wellbeing and Lifestyle, Exploring the Sectors, Principles,
Values and Personal Development, Working Together andCommunication.

Advanced Diploma
in Business
Administration& Finance
Equivalent to 3.5 A Levels this new course has beendeveloped to provide a solid grounding in businessskills for young people who are interested in any
kind of business career or hope to run their own
business. As well as studying the core units, youwill also study for an additional qualification e.g. an
A-Level and will complete an extended project.

Diploma in Tourism
This course will provide the student with the skills to work in theTravel and Tourism industry.
Assessment will be through both practical and assignments. The
diploma covers the fundamental knowledge, skills and the latest
developments in the industry. The diploma is split into three
sections personal learning and thinking, functional skills andwork related learning.
The course includes an introduction to the travel and tourism
industry, customer service, visitor attractions, destinations,products and services.

More Information
For more information about the ‘New’ Diploma
qualification and the range of courses available
please call our Admissions Team on: (01243) 786321

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AGRICULTURE
The Agriculture courses at Chichester College offer a diverse
range of qualifications to suit all abilities and needs. Our
Brinsbury campus has its own commercial farm with dairy
and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and arable enterprise, all of which
are used as the basis for much of the practical teaching.
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Land-based Studies(Agriculture) L1 B
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This course provides
an introduction to knowledge and skills
involved in Agriculture & Conservation. It
is focused on those students who are notcurrently employed and therefore unable
to access an NVQ at Level 1. The genericmodules on this course are delivered inconjunction with other Level 1 courses.
Units include:
Use Transport & Assist with
the Maintenance of Tools& Equipment
Maintaining the Health& Well Being of Animals
Movement, Handling &Accommodation of Animals
Repair & Maintain Surfaces& Ancillary Structures
Tractor Operations

Agriculture L2 B
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This lively course issuitable for school leavers who want to
get an insight into all aspects of agriculture
and have an equal mixture of practical andtheory work.
This course consists of 6 modules
which include:
Tractor Operation & MaintenanceIntroduction to Plant& Animal Husbandry
Introduction to Animal Production
Construction & Estate Skills
Work Related Experience
Entry Requirements: Previous experienceand qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) are taken
into consideration at interview.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: This course can leadon to the City & Guilds Diploma at
Level 2 in Agriculture.

L2E

GeorgeSmallpiece
NL Agriculture

Where Next: Successful completion
enables students to progress to either
the Extended Diploma Level 3 or work in
the farming industry with livestock, crops
or machinery.

Entry Requirements: A keeninterest in Agriculture.

Case Study

AGR089I love my course because I
get so many opportunities
to work with livestock andmachinery. The tutors
are very friendly andencouraging – if you have
any worries or if you’restuck with something they
are there to help you.
After this course, I am
going to progress on to
the National Diploma.

AGR086

Choose the right level for you
Level 1City & Guilds Diploma
Land-based Studies(Agriculture)

L1

Level 2City & Guilds Diploma
Agriculture

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma
Agriculture

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Agriculture

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AGRICULTURE

Agriculture L3 B

Agriculture L3 B

Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma

Edexcel Extended Diploma

About the Course: if you want to gain a goodunderstanding and experience of agricultural
theories and practices this is the course foryou. You will develop responsibility which
could lead to a possible management job.

About the Course: If you want to gain agood understanding and experience ofagricultural theories and practices thisis the course for you. You will develop
responsibility which could lead to apossible management job or lead you
onto higher education to further yourcareer prospects. Throughout the course
there are opportunities to gain additional
qualifications. These include rough terrain
forklift, PA1 and PA2 spraying certificates.

The course will include the following:
Forage Crops
Animal Health
Dairy Production
Livestock Production
Business
Specialist Workshop Practice
Entry Requirements:
You will need to have one of the following:
At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
to include Maths, English and Science
Merit in the City & Guilds Diploma Level
2 in Agriculture or related subject
Appropriate Agricultural experienceand knowledge
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion canlead directly on to the Extended Diploma
in Agriculture.

L3E

AGR090The course will include the following:
Forage Crops
Animal Health
Dairy Production
Livestock Production
Business
Specialist Workshop Practice
Entry Requirements:
You will need to have one of the following:
At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
to include Maths, English and Science
Merit in the City & Guilds Diploma Level
2 in Agriculture or related subject
Appropriate agricultural experienceand knowledge
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion canlead directly into higher education.
AGR088Success at South of England Show
Brinsbury Campus students proudly took home
two gold medals at the South of England Show.
Students and staff put together several exciting
displays and exhibited livestock for the thousandsof visitors at the show.
The College showed Dairy Shorthorns and Ayrshire’s
in the Dairy classes and Sussex in the beef classes.
The Shorthorn Heifer took a first and second prize,
whilst the ‘Any other Breed’ Heifer took a first, andthe Shorthorns and In-calf Heifers took a second.
The students also competed in the handlingclasses gaining some good places, including Matt
McDonald who took a first for his Handling. The
students prepared and looked after all the animals
over the three days of the show, also winning best
kept stalls – a repeat of their victory at Heathfield!

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Case Study

Mary-Anne FrankBTEC National Certificate
in Agriculture
Nowhere else appealed
to me like Brinsbury andthey offered the course
I wanted to do. There issomething for everybody
here. The whole place isreally friendly and mytutors are encouraging
and very understanding.
Having achieved my goal
this year, I am progressing
to the National Award
next year.

AGRICULTURE

Ploughing Through the Course
Agriculture students gained plenty of tractor
operating experience at the end of September
when they prepared a 28 acre field at Brinsbury
for putting in winter wheat. The maize crop cameoff the week before and the students topped the
stubble and buried it to make a good seed bed.
Students will monitor the crop for pests andweeds before harvesting in August.
Pictured are six of the College’s tractors with
National Certificate students ploughing, discingand power harrowing.

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Our extensive facilities include laboratories,
an operating suite, an x-ray unit, a dog
grooming parlour, as well as several
animal houses with species of unusual
animals. These provide the students withthe opportunity to gain a wide variety
of practical and technical experience.
Animal Care students also have regular
opportunities to handle large animals,
including dairy & beef cows, sheep
and pigs on the College farm.

ANIMAL

MANAGEMENT
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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Landbased Studies L1 B
Edexcel Diploma
About the Course: This course gives
students a solid foundation in the essential
care of a range of animals. Excellent training
and support enables the student to actively
develop their theoretical knowledge andpractical skills for the animal care industry.
Entry Requirements: There are no formal
entry qualifications but it is essential to havea keen interest in animals.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful achievement canlead to the City & Guilds Diploma at Level 2.
ANC077

Animal Care L2 B
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This one year full-timecourse is designed for school leavers whowish to enter an animal orientated career,whilst also developing their core and life skills.
The course consists of seven modules
and 2 weeks work experience.

Veterinary Care
Assistants L2 B

Case Study

City & Guilds
National Certificate
About the Course: This course is suitable
for anyone who has a genuine interest
in Veterinary Nursing. Excellent training
leads to developing practical skills forassessment. A portfolio of work is produced
throughout the year. Students attend
College 3 days a week and work experiencein a veterinary practice for the other two.
The course comprises of a numberof modules which include:
Introduction to common animal species
Animal handling, restraint and movement
Introduction to animal emergencies andFirst Aid

Katie Fisher
National Diploma
in Animal Care

Entry Requirements:
At least 3 GCSEs at C or above, 2must be English and Mathematics
A work experience placement with a
Veterinary practice for 2 days a week

I visited Brinsbury campus
on Open Days and having
always wanted to work withanimals, decided to enrol
on the National Diploma in
Animal Care course.

Duration: 3 days a week, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion ofthis course can lead to a National Award
or Diploma in Animal Care or employment
in the veterinary industry.

Core Modules:
Maintain Animal health and welfare
Undetake practical animal feeding
Maintain animal accommodation
Work experience
Understand british wildlife species, 		
habitats and rehabilitation.
Contribute to the nursing of animals
Introduction to caring for farm livestock.

L2E

I like the variety of animals
they have here and how
the course is so practically
based. It’s been worth thetravelling each day fromhome to college. I’ve got a
lot more confident with theanimals and made somegood friends here amongst
the students. As second
year students we are
given a supervisory role
for the daily cleaning andfeeding which can entail
weekend work.

ANC080

Entry Requirements:
Previous examinations (eg GCSEs)
are taken into consideration
Enthusiasm and commitment
to working with animals
Satisfactory induction.

I’m planning to go on
to Sparsholt to do aFoundation Degree inAnimal Management andApplied Science after
taking a year out getting
more work experience
with animals.

Duration: 3 days a week, full-time.
Where Next: Sucessful achievement at
Credit can lead to the Extended Diploma,
or in to relevent work placement.

L2E

ANC086

Choose the right level for you
Level 1
Edexcel Diploma
Landbased Studies

L1

Level 2

L2

L3Level 3

City & Guilds Diploma
Animal Care

Edexcel Diploma
Animal Management

City & Guilds National Certificate
Animal Care

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Animal Management

RCVS Diploma
Veterinary Nursing

Level 5

L5

Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
Animal Management

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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

AnimalManagement L3 B
Edexcel Diploma
About the Course: This 1 year course
will suit those with a keen interest in
all aspects of animal care and intend
to make a career in the industry.
The course combines practical andtheoretical instruction in animal
management and provides a goodbasic knowledge in all aspects ofanimal husbandry. You gain a realworld approach to learning with atheoretical background. The course
is taught over 4 days a week.
The course consists of 12 modules
taught through a variety of teaching
methods. You will do course work
assignments which take various
formats such as projects, essays,
reports practical tasks and tests.
Modules Include:
Animal Behaviour
Animal Training
Work Experience
Wildlife Populations
Animal Health & Accommodation
Anatomy & Physiology
Vet Nursing
Feeding & Watering
Entry Requirements:
One of the following:
A City & Guilds National Certificate
in Animal Care at Distinction orequivalent.
At least 5 GCSEs including
Maths, English and Scienceat grade C or above
Appropriate experience/
knowledge gained in a related
working environment
Satisfactory induction
Duration: Full-time – 4 days a week
in the first year.
Where Next: This course leads onto
the Extended Diploma or work.
ANC092

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AnimalManagement L3 B

Veterinary
Nursing L3 B

Edexcel Extended
Diploma

RCVS Diploma

About the Course: You will have akeen interest in all aspects of animalcare and intend to make a careerin the industry up to managementlevel. The course combines practicaland theorectical instruction in animal
management and provides a goodbasic knowledge in all aspects ofanimal husbandry. You gain a realworld approach to learning with atheoretical background. The course
is equivalent to 3 A-levels and is taught
over 4 days a week in the first year
and 3 in the second.
The course consists of 18 modules
over the 2 years and is taught througha variety of teaching methods. You
will do coursework assignments
which take various formats such as
projects, essays, reports practicaltasks and tests.
Modules Include:
Animal Behaviour
Animal Training
Work Experience
Wildlife Populations
Animal Health & Accommodation
Anatomy & Physiology
Vet Nursing
Feeding & Watering
Entry Requirements:
One of the following:
A City & Guilds National
Certificate in Animal Careat Distinction or equivalent
At least 5 GCSE’s including
Maths, English and Scienceat grade C or above
Appropriate experience/
knowledge gained in a related
working environment
Satisfactory induction
Duration: Full-time – 4 days a week
in the first year.
Where Next: From the Extended
Diploma students can progress
to work or higher education.

L3E

ANC079About the Course: This 2 year course
is ideal for those who have always
wanted to become a veterinary nurse
but have been unable to find theemployment. On this course students
attend College 3 days a week and work
experience in a veterinary practice forthe other two. The college will arrange
work placements in collaboration withlocal veterinary practices and you.
Excellent training leads to developing
practical skills for assessment.
A portfolio of work is produced
throughout the year.
The course comprises of a numberof modules which include:
Understanding the operational
requirments of a veterinary practiceProfessional relationships andcommunication for veterinary
nursing practice
Infection control in veterinary practice
Understanding the essentials
of veterinary nursing carefor hospitalised animals
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have a minimumof 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
including English Language,
Maths and a Science subject
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Full time employment
in a veterinary practice.
ANC091ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

AnimalManagement L5 B
Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
About the Course: This challenging andvaried course is designed for those seeking
to further their skills and knowledge ofanimal science and welfare at managementlevel. On this course, you will have regular
opportunities to handle both small andlarge animals, including cows, sheep andpigs and our large selection of companionand exotic species.
Teaching is delivered through a mixtureof practical classes, group and individual
work, lectures, project work, self study andstudy trips. You will undertake a three week
compulsory work experience placement inyour second year.
You will be able to take advantage of ourextensive facilities throughout this course,
including laboratories, an operating suite,
an x-ray unit, a dog grooming parlour, as
well as several animal houses with speciesof unusual animals. These provide you withthe opportunity to gain a wide variety ofpractical and technical experience.
The Sussex Vocational Progression
Agreement guarantees a selection interview
to learners in Sussex with relevant NVQs,
or professional or academic qualificationsat level three.
Key Themes Throughout the Course:Year One:
Management of Animal Collections
Wildlife Management
Animal Husbandry
Nutrition
Animal Behaviour
Animal Adaptations
Animal Health & Welfare
Animal Nursing

Year Two:
Principles of Land-based Business
Investigative Project
Biological Principles
Environmental Management
Land-based Industry Experience
Production Animal Management
Natural History of Exotic Mammals
Anatomy & Physiology
Entry Requirements:
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS
points but with appropriate
experience will be consideredon their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
GCSE Science or equivalent are
required at grade C and above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential
for all students for whom English
is not the first language
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof this course will enable you to enter
industry at management level. Employment
opportunities exist within industries
such as Veterinary Nursing, zoologicalparks and animal charity organisations
and a variety of other careers within the
animal management industry. Successful
students may proceed to a UK university
for further one / two years of study toconvert the HND into an associatedhonours degree.
Additional costs
Essential protective clothing
Enrichment activities such as
educational visits
Study materials, coursework folders,
printing costs and stationery
ANC070Case Study

Will Armstrong
National Diploma
in Animal Care
“When I left school I
started my own gardening
business but after deciding
I wanted a change I enrolled
on a National Diploma
course in Animal Care.
I enjoy being around theanimals here at Brinsbury
although my favourites
are the birds and reptiles.
There is always something
new to learn and I love thepractical side of the course.
If you need anything foryour course work they
have a very comprehensive
library here or the tutors
will guide you to theappropriate websites.
My ambition is to havemy own pet shop or workin a zoo.”45Art, Design & Media
offers a varied range ofstimulating courses withsomething for all levelsof ability and interest.
We have modern wellequipped studios.
Students can progressfrom these courses tohigher education or
into employment.

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Photography
Media Techniques – Video,
Web & Desktop Publishing

Art & Design L1 C
BTEC Diploma

Case Study

This course also includes an EdexcelAward in Graphics Level 1 which canbe found on the website.

About the Course: This lively course offers
an introduction to a wide range of skills
and techniques aimed to develop creativeand practical experience in Art and Design.
Projects will be based on visits to galleries
to view the work of other artists as wellas field trips to gather research material.
Alongside this course students wil be able
to study Functional Skills Qualifications
to develop their potential to progress tohigher level courses or employment.

EntryRequirements:
An interest in 2D and 3D Art & Design
A willingness to explore ideas andachieve progressive goals
Potential students should bring examplesof recent work to the initial interview
Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Workshops will include:
Drawing / Painting
Surface Pattern / Textiles
Graphics
Printmaking
Sculpture

Where Next: Students completing thecourse may progress to a Level 2 or 3
Art & Design course.

Hayley Curtis

ART164BTEC National Diploma
in iMedia
I’ve been out of the education
system for a while, working,but this course got me backinto it with a bang. It’s a lotof work but if you’re up forit it’s well worth it as it’s achallenge that you can reap
great rewards from.
The tutors are very
supportive. It’s not a ‘themand us’ attitude as you’re
respected as an equal
person. The College runan optional Journalist Cluband this is essential for me.
We write articles for theCollege paper, ‘Chichester
Matters’. It’s great
experience that editors
look for when employing
prospective reporters.
I’m going to Uni at London
College of Communication to
do a BA Hons. in Journalism.
I’m itching to get into news
and am doing as muchwork experience as I can.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1BTEC Diploma
Art & Design

L1

Level 2

L2

L3Level 3

BTEC Diploma
Art & Design

BTEC Extended Diploma
Art & Design

Access to HE Diploma
Art & Design

BTEC Diploma
Creative Media Production

BTEC Extended Diploma
3D Design - Architecture,
Interior, Product & Furniture

Foundation Diploma(University of the Arts London)
Art & Design

BTEC Certificate
Fashion & Clothingwith Textiles

BTEC Extended Diploma
Creative Media Production

Level 4

L4Foundation Diploma(University of the Arts London)
Art & Design

BTEC Extended Diploma
Fashion & Clothing47

ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

Art & Design L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This is a funand exciting course that is designed
for both school leavers and anyone
wishing to develop their skills in Art& Design before progressing to ahigher level art course.
The course is designed for you to learn
by direct experience as most of the work
is practical, involving you developinga range of skills cross different art
and design workshops. Throughout
the year you will be taught throughpractical demonstrations, presentations,workshops, educational visits to galleries
and studio practice covering:
Painting / Drawing
Graphics
3D Design
TextilesPrint
Visual & Contextual Studies
Students will undertake several
projects during the course and learn
to work creatively to fulfil a client brief.
The course culminates with a Final
Major Project (FMP) that will bring all
skills and knowledge together resulting
in a final art exhibition.
In addition, this course also includes
a BTEC Award Level 2 in Graphic
Design and a Functional Skills
Communication qualification.
Entry Requirements:
A good standard of general
education is required preferablywith a GCSE qualification in Art& Design and 3 other GCSEs
at grade D – G
A portfolio of artwork showing
evidence of creative ability or
work which shows an interestin Art & Design is necessaryStudents are expected to bewell motivated and enthusiastic
about the subject
All applicants will be interview
and portfolio assessment.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: You will have gained
a broad range of knowledge andskills which will enable you toprogress to one of the specialist
Level 3 qualifications such as
A-levels or Diplomas.
ART16648

Art & Design L3 C
BTEC Extended Diploma
About the Course: This course
constitutes an exciting programme of
study which aims to encourage thedevelopment of a wide range of art anddesign skills to support students whowish to follow a career in the creative
sector. It offers direct routes into
Foundation Diploma, Higher Educationor employment.
The qualification is equivalent to threeA-levels. A wide range of assignment
briefs cover many aspects of Art and
Design including: Drawing, Painting,
Mixed Media, Graphic and Digital
Design, Printmaking, Illustration,
Sculpture, 3D, Ideas Generation,
Textiles, Creative Photography andComputers in Art.
All the projects are under-pinnedby the study of both historical andcontemporary contexts. Alongsidelearning practical art skills the course
also allows students to experiment,
develop ideas and problem solving
skills, apply imagination and enhance
powers of observation and visualawareness. This is supported byworkshops, lectures and educational
visits. As part of your main course you
will also gain the Edexcel Functional
Skills Certificate in either Information
Technology or English.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A* - C including English,
Maths and an Art & Design subject
or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art& Design at grade Merit or above
A portfolio of relevant art work
demonstrating a level 2 ability
in Art & Design and a range ofart and design skills
All applicants will be invited forinterview and portfolio assessment.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: The course is designed
to prepare students for entry into
Foundation Diploma, Higher Educationor employment. Career opportunities
include: graphic designer, artist,
illustrator, art critic, printmaker,
sculptor, product designer, newmedia artist, curator, promotion,
advertising and more.
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3D Design - Architecture,
Interior, Product& Furniture L3 C
BTEC Extended Diploma
About the Course: This qualification isfor students who wish to follow a careerin Architecture, Interior, Product, Furnitureor other 3D design related specialism’s
by developing the necessary skills andknowledge to become a successful designer.
The course encourages you to look at
the world (environments, spaces, products
and objects) in a critical way and provides
you with the understanding of how to makethe world better through the use of creative
design thinking.
The extensive and dedicated facilities
include equipment that can be used fordesign development, model making,prototyping, computer modelling, graphics
visualisation and the production of final
pieces. Our industry standard CAD studiowill allow you to explore the creative usesand potential of computers within yourdesign projects.
First year students will undertake practicaldesign projects in Furniture, Product,Interior and Architectural Design. In thesecond year students are encouraged todevelop their portfolio with an emphasis on
personal aspirations and specialist subject
knowledge development, tailoring thesecond year of study to their own specificdesign pathways.

Fashion & Clothingwith Textiles L3 C

Case StudyBTEC Certificate
About the Course: This exciting course
introduces the processes, skills, concepts
and ideas associated with the design andcreation of Fashion Clothing and Textiles.
Traditional and contemporary techniques
are explored to achieve 2 and 3 dimensional
outcomes. This course is equivalent to an
AS qualification.
Students are expected to study thisalongside other qualifications suchas A-levels.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs A* - C
including English, Maths and an Art &Design subject.

Matt Cooper

All applicants will be invited for interview
and portfolio assessment.

A-levels in Graphic
Design and 3D Design

Duration: 1 year, part-time.

I chose to come to
Chichester rather thanstay on at school as it’s agood, modern environment.
The subjects are reallyenjoyable and the tutors
encourage you to achieve
and not fall behind withcourse work.

Where Next: There will be an opportunity toextend this into a second year and achieve
the Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to one
full A level). Career opportunities include:
women’s wear, men’s wear, costume,
swimwear, shoe design, millinery, accessory
design, promotion, marketing, styling,
journalism and more.
ART162I am hoping to go touniversity at the end of mytime here and I would really
recommend Chichester
College to everyone.

Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A* - C including English, Maths
and an Art and Design or DT subject ora BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design
at grade Merit or above
A creative portfolio of work that
demonstrates the appropriate levelof skill and understanding required
for this level of study
Students with relevant experience will also
be considered.
All applicants will be invited for interview
and portfolio assessment.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: This course is designed toprepare students for entry into Higher
Education or employment. Career
opportunities include: Product Design,
Furniture Design, Architecture, Automotive
Design, Sculpture, Spatial Design,
Exhibition Design and Interior Design.
ART15649

ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

Art & Design L3 C
Access to Higher
Education Diploma
About the Course: This course has
been created to meet the needs ofpeople who wish to develop their skills in
Art & Design. It provides an opportunity
for mature students to redirect theircareer choice and to explore alternative
creatively based occupations.

Fashion& Clothing L3 C
BTEC Extended Diploma
About the Course: This is an exciting,challenging and highly rewarding
creative subject to study, and isequivalent to three A-levels. The course
introduces the process and skills,
concepts and ideas associated withthe design and creation of Fashion,
Clothing and Textiles. Traditional andcontemporary techniques are exploredto achieve 2D and 3D outcomes.
You will explore visual recording,fashion and textile materials,
techniques and processes, contextual
influences in design and fashion,
computer related design for fashion,
repeat and surface pattern, printed
textiles for fashion and fashionpresentation techniques.
The course involves a large amount ofpractical work, creating sketchbooks,
sampling and finished pieces in
response to the project briefs. As part ofyour main course you will also gain the
Edexcel Functional Skills Certificate ineither Information Technology or English.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A* - C including English,
Maths and an Art and Design subject
or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Art and
Design at grade Merit or above
A portfolio of relevant art work
demonstrating an ability in Art & Design
All applicants will be invited forinterview and portfolio assessment.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion
can lead to progression into Higher
National Diplomas, Degrees or
employment within the Fashion industry.
Career opportunities include: women’s
wear, men’s wear, costume, swimwear,
shoe design, millinery, accessory
design, promotion, marketing, styling,
journalism and more.
ART15750

The main objective of the course is toenable access to a wide range of art
and design processes and conceptualideas with a view to building a portfoliothat will be acceptable to Higher
Education Institutions. However, many
students take the course to develop apersonal interest without planning toprogress to HE immediately.
Since most applicants will be returners
to education, Social Studies and Study
Skills are included to enable you tocope with the rigorous demands ofthe programme.

Art & Design L3 L4 C
Foundation Diploma
Awarding Body: Universityof the Arts London
About the Course: Ideal for students with
A-levels or other Level 3 qualifications
who want to progress to University. The
Foundation Diploma in Art & Designis the most widely recognised routeto all art and design universities. The
Foundation course at Chichester College
has been accredited and designed by the
University of the Arts London to maximise
your potential and can be studied at Level
3 or 4 depending on your progress on
the course.
You will engage in an intense andexciting course that will allow you to
explore and develop essential skills
in all art and design areas throughanalysis, experimentation and personal
production. There are multiple
opportunities to engage with the publicthrough projects and exhibitions.
You will also build a solid portfoliothat meets the increasing demands
from Higher Education and builds
the confidence to back it up. Share,learn and practice with creative people
in an experimental and dynamic
environment that covers:
3-Dimensional Design / Sculpture
Graphic Design / Computer Arts /New Media

Specific areas of study include:
Drawing Studies, Critical & Contextual
Studies, Painting, Printmaking,
Sculpture, Graphic Design,
Photography, 3-Dimensional Design& Crafts, Textiles and Digital Media.
Entry Requirements: Interview withportfolio if you have one. There are
no formal entry qualifications, but you
will be expected to show potential
for Access to Higher Education. You
should also have the ability to articulate
your ideas visually and in writing.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Higher Educationin the full range of Art and Design
subjects at Degree, HND, B.Ed Levels.
It is essential that your portfolio is
appropriate to the courses appliedfor, therefore assistance and advice
is given during the latter stages of thecourse in this preparation to ensure
portfolios are well presented.

L3E

ART010Print / Illustration / Books Arts
Photography / Video / Animation
Textiles / Fashion
Painting / Drawing
Visual & Contextual Studies
Professional Development
Entry Requirements:
GCSE English at grade C
Applicants with A-levels require atleast 2 full A-levels at C or above withat least 1 in an art and design subject(equivalent to 160 UCAS points)
Applicants from BTECs will have a
Level 3 Certificate at M/M or a Level
3 Diploma at M/P/P in an art anddesign subject (equivalent to 160
UCAS points)
An interview will also assess whether the
portfolio of creative work demonstrates
potential for access to Higher Educationand the ability to articulate ideas visuallyand in writing at Level 3.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Higher Education in thefull range of Art & Design subjects at
Degree, HND and BA levels, including:Fine Art, Graphic Design, Computer
Arts, Video, Textiles, Fashion, Sculpture,
Painting, Illustration, Printmaking,
Theatre Design, Art History, Architecture,
Interiors, Product Design, New Media,
Photography and most other creative
areas. Assistance and advice is given on
portfolios, presentation and interview tosupport progression.

L3E

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ART, DESIGN & MEDIA

Creative Media
Production L2 C

Creative Media
Production L3 C

BTEC Diploma

BTEC Extended Diploma

About the Course: This course provides
students with a broad introduction to thestudy of media practices and production.
While the focus is on making practical
media products, such as advertisements,
video production work, film and computer
game reviews, students will also research
the theory behind common media industries
such as the print, film and the computer
game industry.

About the Course: This is a new andexciting course that has been developed
in response to changes within media
industries and university courses being
offered. You will have the opportunity to
combine theory and practice in an exciting
and stimulating way, developing yourself as
an individual media producer and learning
how to engage in media production as partof a team.

The course also follows the very latest
events in modern media. The rise inpopularity of social networking sites, andthe success of new media platforms arealso areas that this course covers. Students
who want to know how the media industry
works as well as wanting to make media
products using semi-professional software
will be well suited to this course.

Industry based projects will enable you
to generate a sound understanding ofprofessional practice in the Media sector
such as internet, video games, mobile
phones, DVD, Film & television, animation,
publishing, marketing and graphic image
making. You will do this by accessing
dedicated facilities with industry standard
software and semi-professional equipment
to produce in depth assessments and highend products.

Case StudyThe Extended Diploma is the equivalent
to three A levels and is recognised by
all universities and vocational training
centres. As part of your main course you
will also gain the Edexcel Functional Skills
Certificate in either Information Technology
or English.

As part of your main course you will gain
a Functional Skills Certificate in either
Information Technology or English. This
Course also includes an NCFE Certificate
Graphic Design Level 1 which can be foundon the website.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grades
D – G preferably with a GCSE in English.
Alternatively, learners may have a good Passin a Level 1 qualification in a related subject.
All applicants will be invited to interview.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful achievement of
this course is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at
A – C and provides the student with a routefor entrance onto a range of Level 3 courses
such as A Levels or Diplomas. Studying
Creative Media Production can lead to arange of careers within the media industry
including: advertising, tv/film, graphic
design, publishing, gaming, journalism,
multimedia and more.

Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A* - C including English,
Maths and an Art & Design subject
or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in related
subject at Merit or above
A genuine interest in the media
industry and in the developmentsof new media technologies
Students who do not have these qualifications
but have relevant experience or a soundportfolio will be considered through interview.
All applicants will be invited to interview.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.

Jamie Spoor
BTEC National Diploma
in iMedia
I came to Chichester
College as it is the only
college locally offering
the course I wanted.
I’m enjoying my iMedia
course as it’s so interesting
and although there is a lotof paperwork the practicalwork is fun. The College
is friendly and easy goingand offers a wide rangeof courses.
My ambition is to becomea journalist and I intend to
go to Sussex University tocontinue my studies when
I finish college. I joined the
Journalist Club at College,
which meets every Tuesday
lunchtime and is open toanyone, and this has givenme the opportunity to gain
practical experience writing
for the College newspaper.

Where Next: By the end of this course
you will have an exciting and stimulating
portfolio of work that will demonstrate
a broad range of contemporary andappropriate skills for the workplace or
Higher Education. Potential careers
include: multimedia, web design, TV/film,
product design, advertising, photography,
publishing, journalism, graphic design
and more.

L3E

ART159ART16051

BUSINESS&ADMINISTRATION
There is a convincing argument that in the future everyone willneed to have had a business education. Whatever you do inyour professional life, the chances are that it will involve some‘business’. We offer a range of courses which will develop yourunderstanding of the techniques and practices used in the current
world of business, with progression to higher qualifications inbusiness and management.
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BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATIONBusiness L2 C

Business L3 C

Edexcel Diploma

Edexcel Extended Diploma

About the Course: This course allows
learners to gain an understanding of thebasic building blocks of business. Areas
covered include: Marketing, Finance,
Customer Relations, Business Purposes
as well as Starting a Small Business.
Assessment methods include written
work, as well as roleplay scenarios andpresentations.

About the Course: This course provides
the opportunity to study a wide range ofbusiness units, usually 9 each year andachieve a nationally recognised, vocationally
relevant qualification to three A-levels.

Entry Requirements: Minimum of 4
GCSE’s at grade D - must include both
English Language and Mathematics.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: The achievement of a Merit
grade or higher will provide learners with
an opportunity to apply to study the BTEC
National Diploma in Business.
BUS298

Case Study

Students will develop their Functional
Skills, undertake work placement andhave the opportunity to participate in visits,
residentials and vocational projects withlocal employers.
Students will be assessed through a
combination of coursework, assignments
and in-class tests.
Entry Requirements: A minimum of
5 GCSE passes at grade C or above,(including maths and English) orcompletion of a recognised alternative
qualification, such as First Diploma at
merit level.

Mollie Taylor
BTEC Higher National
Diploma in Business
The College is really good
and the lecturers treat you
with a mature attitude.
The Student Union offers
you a wide variety of otherthings to do and you can
become really involved.
All the College facilities
are good and it’s a lovely
campus. I’ve done wellin my assignments withthe constant help of thetutors. This year I havestayed in St. Christopher’s
accommodation but
in September I will be
sharing a house withother students. I would
recommend Chichester
College to anyone.

Mature students without these formal
qualifications but with relevant experienceand enthusiasm will also be considered.
All candidates will be interviewed before
an offer of the course is made.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: The BTEC Extended Diploma
offers a pathway to employment or as
entry to higher education on degree or
HND courses.
BUS294Choose the right level for you
L2

Level 2
Edexcel Diploma
Business

Certificate
Legal Secretaries

Level 3

L3

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Business

Level 4
University of Chichester
International Business
Foundation
Business

L4

Level 5

L5

Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
Business

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BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATIONBusiness L5 C
Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
About the Course: Whatever you
do in your professional life, thechances are that it will involve some‘business’. This course will develop
your understanding of the techniques
and practices used in the current worldof business.
This practically based course provides
students with skills and expertise thatare current and highly marketable for a
career in management level business.
Teaching is delivered through lectures,
seminars, visits, design, research, roleplay and experiential learning. Theories
and models are applied to real andfictional case studies to analyse
problems and make recommendations.
You will also have the opportunity toundertake some individual researchand directed self study.
Course work assignments take theform of business reports, businessstrategies, class presentations andtime constrained assessments,
through to presentations of individual
research work. There are also peer
assessment, vivas, closed bookand open book exams.
Key themes throughout the course
You will study eight core units covering:Marketing
Financial Resources
Organisations & Behaviour
Common Law

Business Environment
Decision Making BusinessResearch Project
Business Strategy
In addition you will be required tochoose eight optional units. These canbe taken from a wide range of businessspecialist units (subject to demand).
Entry Requirements:
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS
points but with appropriate
experience will be consideredon their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
GCSE Maths or equivalent at
grade C and above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential
for all students for whom English
is not the first language
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Career and progression
opportunities Successful students may
proceed to a UK university for a further
one or two years of study to convert
the HND into an associated honours
Business degree. Students whoachieve a minimum of Merits overall
have the opportunity to progress to thefinal year of the BA (Hons) BusinessStudies at the University of Chichester
subject to a successful interview andthe availability of places. Alternatively
you are ready to move into industry at
trainee manager level.
BUS163

Legal
Secretaries L2 C
Certificate
About the Course: The legal
secretary’s certificate is offered by
City & Guilds in partnership with theInstitute of Legal Executives and is
aimed at those interested in a careerin legal secretarial administration. It
provides an excellent introduction to
the skills and knowledge you will need
to work in a legal office. The subjects
you will study will comprise: word
processing, audio transcription, officeadministration, communications andlegal information processing.
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs of C
and above including English.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: It is anticipated that
this course would be an excellent
grounding for anyone looking foran administrative role in a legal firm.
Alternatively it could be a first stepon a career as a Legal Executive.
BUS28054

BUSINESS & ADMINISTRATIONBusiness L4 C
University of
Chichester International
Business Foundation
About the Course: We are offering, thefoundation year at Chichester College,in collaboration with the University ofPortsmouth, with guaranteed progression
for successful students onto a range of
Bachelor of Honours Degrees in businessand related subjects at the university.
The course is primarily designed foroverseas students intending to enter the
UK Higher Education System to study ata UK University.
Units include:
Exploring Business Activity
Investigating Business Resources
Introduction to Marketing
Effective People, Communication& Information

Introduction to Accounting
Market Research
English for Academic Purposes

Case Study

Entry Requirements: 5 IELTS, 5 GCSEs
or equivalent qualifications.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Upon successful
completion of the preliminary year,
students transfer to the Universityof Chichester where they can selectone of a range of degree programmessuch as:BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
BA (Hons) Business Studies
BA (Hons) Events Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) IT Management for Business
BA (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) Tourism Management
BUS306

Abdul Munim
BTEC in BusinessI came to England from
Bangladesh in 2003 tocomplete my schooling
but was unable to find aplace in a school. In 2005 I
came to Chichester College
to study English as a
Foreign Language and theInternational Foundation
course in Business. I
successfully completed thisand was able to progress
onto the BTEC First
Diploma in Business, thenonto the National Diploma
in Business.
This year has been great.
Chichester College hassuch a friendly environment
and with the constantsupport of my lecturers
and my additional support
tutor I have coped welland passed my course.
I have made so manyfriends and the systems inplace to help international
students are so important.
Chichester College is fun, I
have enjoyed every single
day I have been here.
This year I am going tostudy the BTEC HND in
Business and my ambition
is to work in a bank.

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Computing and IT provide a diverse
range of courses to suit all abilities
and needs, with excellent Networking& Software Engineering facilities
situated in a purpose built environment.
Our professional, friendly, andapproachable staff support students
throughout their studies, which provide
the skills and opportunities for career
progression into both the IT and
Computing fields.

COMPUTING&IT
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COMPUTING & IT

Information Technology
Users (ITQ) L1 C

Information
Technology L2 C

BTEC Diploma

BTEC Diploma

About the Course: A full-time course at
an appropriate level to develop IT skills
to include the following areas - imaging,presentation and design software
multimedia, website, desktop publishingand spreadsheets. Improve your skills
with literacy, numeracy and ICT at a levelappropriate for you.

About the Course: Would you like toprogram and test your skills in design? Do
you think you are good at website designand development? Interested in knowing
what makes a computer tick and installing
hardware and software? Why not join us
to find out and develop effective IT, media
and graphical skills including audio, film
& animation in order to take you into theworld of work or progress onto a higher
level course. Qualifications are equivalent
to 4 GCSEs at A - C Grade. Assessment
is through course work and practicalobservation across the year. In-housetests will also be set.

Entry Requirements: Entry 3 qualification
or equivalent required.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Progression to Level 2 Diploma
in IT or after Level 2 related courses.
CIT521Case Study

Michelle Barney

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade
D - G, DiDA level 1 or a Foundation GNVQ.
All applicants will be invited for an interview.

BTEC HND in Computing(Software Development)
I find this course exciting
because we are learning
about cutting edge
technologies. The tutors
listen and guide us well in
our coursework and theirteaching techniques arevery flexible.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful achievement of theFirst Diploma at merit level allows automatic
progression to the National Diploma course.
A pass in the First Diploma with anotherC grade or above at GCSE will also allow
progression to the National Diploma. Thisis also an opportunity for you to take a year
to think about your learning and the otheropportunities available to you.

The computers we use areexcellent for the work weneed to complete for ourcourse, and there is anextensive library which isconstantly being updatedwith relevant books.

CIT506

Without this course I
wouldn’t be able to get
my desired job.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1BTEC Diploma
Information Technology
Users (ITQ)

L1

Level 2BTEC Diploma
Information Technology

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel BTEC Diploma
Information Technology(Software Development)

Edexcel BTEC
Extended Diploma
Information Technology

Level 5

L5

Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
Computing

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COMPUTING & IT

Information
Technology(Software
Development) L3 C
Edexcel BTEC Diploma
About the Course: If you are interested
in following a career in computing but
do not have much experience of thissubject this is the course for you. It
gives you experience in both hardware
and software skills and prepares you
for solving business problems by theuse of IT. It will also give you an A-levelstandard qualification and it will help
you decide which area of IT you mostwant to work in.
The course includes introductory
programming, web design, advanced
Microsoft skills (e.g. designing
spreadsheets for others to use), a
programming project and theoreticalaspects ranging from how datais stored within the computer toinstalling an operating system.
You are probably already working but
would like a job with better careerprospects or are considering a return
to work which you want to prepare
yourself for. The course timetable isdesigned so that anyone with school
age children can attend. The course isusually taught over 3.5 days a week
between 9.15am and 3.15pm.
Entry Requirements: This is anintensive course suitable for mature
students aged 19+. You will besomeone who is happy following an
intensive course that will give you aqualification equivalent to two A-levels
in one year. Every applicant will be
asked in for an interview.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful students canchoose between going on to university
level courses such as an HND in
Computing or starting work in IT. With
this qualification you could expect tofind work as an IT technician, a web
designer, or a trainee programmer.
CIT507

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Information
Technology L3 C
Edexcel BTEC
Extended Diploma
About the Course: Interested in
A-levels? Looking to move to University
and prefer not to take exams? This
could be the course for you. Gaming,
Business Enterprise, Website Design
and Networking are just a few of theskills available for you to develop.
The course is usually studied overfour days a week. Students will beassessed through a combination ofcoursework, assignments and endof unit assessments.

At least 5 GCSEs at grade C or
above including Maths and English
Successful completion of a suitable
BTEC National Award for IT
Practitioners (ICT System Support,
Networking or Software
Development) or First Diploma
to distinction level
All applicants will be offered an interview.
Students without these qualifications
but with relevant experience and asound educational background arealso encouraged to apply.
Duration: Full-time.

This course has a common first yearwith students making the choice toeither take up Networking or Software
Development in the second year.

Where Next: Successful completion
will open up the world of work,
University or an HND programme at
the College or University. The National
Diploma is also widely recognised as
excellent training for a career in the
dynamic Computing/IT industry.

Entry Requirements: Applicantsshould have one of the following:

L3E

CIT508COMPUTING & IT

Computing L5 C
Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
About the Course: The HND in computing
develops a wide range of skills preparing
you for the working environment or
top-up to a full degree at university. It
is offered in two streams; ICT Support(which is networking based) and Software
Development (which is programming
based). For both streams students have acommon first year and then choose which
stream to take forward to year two.
These courses give you the opportunity totake advantage of excellent networking andsoftware engineering facilities situated in apurpose built environment. We take pridein delivering the most current, industry
focussed languages and technologies as ispractically possible.
You will benefit from a large amount of tutor
led class time (up to 14 hours a week) fromour professional, friendly, and approachable
staff. As a practically based course delivered
through supported workshops, it’s a ‘doing’
experience in preference to a ‘listening’ one.
Each module is assessed by individual orgroup coursework assignments.
The Sussex Vocational Progression
Agreement guarantees a selection interview
to learners in Sussex with relevant NVQs,
or professional or academic qualificationsat level three.
Key Themes throughout the Course
The languages, techniques and systems
we deliver are under constant review, but
at present we offer modules based on
Visual Studio 2008 with C#, Microsoft
SQL Server 2008 and LAMP architecture(LINUX, Apache, MySQL and PHP). We
also offer a Cisco based Routers module,a 3D Games Development module which
explores XNA, and Web Development
modules based on XHTML, CSS, XML
and Flash with ActionScript.

Case Study

Career and Progression Opportunities
This course provides the skills andopportunities for career progression
into both the IT and computing fields.
Alternatively, successful students may
progress to University to convert the HND
into an honours degree. Students whoachieve a minimum of Merits overall havethe opportunity to progress to the final
year of the BA (Hons) IT Management for
Business at the University of Chichester –subject to a successful interview and theavailability of places.
Entry Requirements:
We normally ask for a minimum of 160
UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS points
but with appropriate experience will
be considered on their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
GCSE Maths or equivalent are desirable
at grade C and above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential for all
students for whom English is not thefirst language
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful students may
progress to University to convert the HND
into an honours degree or proceed to acareer in industry. Students who achievea minimum of Merits overall have theopportunity to progress to the final yearof the BA (Hons) IT Management.

David MayBTEC HND in Computing(Software Development)
My course offers a wide
range of different subjects
which are current with newtechnologies. The tutors
are always happy to help
and are always looking
to improve the learning
experience, and the college
keeps all the books in thelibrary up to date – you canalso request new books.
My course has helpedme research into new andcurrent technologies which
will be a fantastic discussion
point in an interview.

CIT349UCAS Code: HND/COMP 004G
PLEASE SEE PAGE 29 FOR APPLICATION DETAILS

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Conservation offers a range of courses to suit all abilities andinterests, which combine practical habitat skills with academic
study of nature conservation. The increasing importance oflooking after the countryside has generated a variety of career
opportunities. All of our conservation courses benefit frompractical work on the College’s extensive estate at our Brinsbury
Campus which includes a range of woodland, wetland andgrass habitats.

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CONSERVATION

Forestry &Arboriculture L2 B
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: If you are physically fit
and enjoy working outside in all weathers,
don’t have a fear of heights but do have amechanical aptitude for machinery such as
chainsaws, brush cutters, stump grinders andshredders, you will enjoy this course. You will
also have an interest in Horticultural Scienceand want to enhance your knowledge. The
course is 60% practical and 40% theory andstudents attend College for 3 days per week.
The course consists of six modules,
which include:
Horticulture Science
Arboriculture Skills
Tree Management & Surveys
Effective Working PracticeCountryside
Management L3 B
Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma
About the Course: A course which builds on
basic Conservation skills to a managementlevel and includes:
Principles of Ecology
Estate Skills
Farm Habitat Management
Woodland Management
Woodland Ecology
Archaeology & Landscape History
Environmental Interpretation
Countryside Tourism
Specialist ProjectCountryside
Management L3 B
Edexcel Extended Diploma
About the Course: A course whichbuilds on basic Conservation skills to a
management level and includes; Industrial
Placement, Deer Management, TreeManagement, Principles of Ecology,
Estate Skills, Farm Habitat Management,
Woodland Management, Woodland
Ecology, Archaeology & Landscape History,
Environmental Interpretation, Countryside
Tourism and Specialist Project.

Principals of Machinery
Wood Pests & Diseases
Entry Requirements: Previous qualificationsof at least 3 GCSEs at C or above, Level 1
Diploma in Horticulture or relevant experiencetaken into consideration at interview.

Case Study

You will have to supply your own Arboriculture
personal protective equipment at a costof approximately £500. Please do not buy
this equipment before being interviewed asadvice will be given at the start of the course.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion canlead to Higher Level courses in Horticulture
or directly into the Tree Surgery industry.
It can also lead to NPTC short courses inchainsaw use.
CNS067BTEC National Award inCountryside Management

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade
C or above or Credit in Level 2 Diploma
in Environmental Conservation or a related
subject or appropriate experience in
the industry.

The tutors are really niceand helpful and on theBrinsbury estate we get a lotof practical experience. I’mespecially interested in the
study of wildlife and species.

Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students can progressto the Level 3 Extended Diploma or
employment in the industry, which includes
opportunities within organisations suchas the National Trust, RSPB and theSouthdowns Joint Committee and theSouth Downs National Park.

L3E

Amber Perret

At the end of this course I
hope to go on to University
and take an environmental
studies degree.

CNS063

Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade
C or above or Credit in Level 2 Diploma
in Environmental Conservation or a related
subject or appropriate experience in
the industry.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students can progress toemployment in the industry, which includes
opportunities within organisations suchas the National Trust, RSPB and theSouthdowns Joint Committee and the South
Downs National Park, or on to University.

L3E

CNS064Choose the right level for you
Level 2City & Guilds Diploma
Forestry & Aboriculture

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma
Countryside Management

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Countryside Management61

Construction offers quality vocationalcourses with flexible modes ofattendance combined with nationallyrecognised qualifications. These
provide golden opportunities for all
levels of experience, in craft andtechnical training.

CONSTRUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION

Construction &Built Environment L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This course is
aimed at students with a keen interest inConstruction and provides the opportunity
to explore both the technical and practicalaspects of the industry. You will learn about
Health and Safety, how the industry works
and the science and maths needed to workin the business.
Entry Requirements: You will require
4 GCSE grades A - E, including Maths,
English and Science or a Level 1
Construction Award grade meritor above.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Construction L3 C

Case StudyBTEC Extended Diploma
About the Course: This course is aimed atstudents who wish to develop a technicalcareer in Construction. You will learn about
Construction Technology, Design, Health &Safety, Construction Science and Materials.
Entry Requirements: You will require 4
GCSE grades A - C, including Maths, English
and Science or a Level 2 Construction Award
grade merit or above.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Students can progress toHigher Education or a wide choice of
career paths within Construction. Typicalemployment includes Estimating, Planning,
Surveying, Site Supervision or Town Planning.

Lee Yeomans
Basic Construction Skills

Where Next: Successful completion willallow progression to the National Diploma
or you could go onto a Trade Qualification
at Level 2.

CON100I’ve enjoyed my timehere and like thepractical work but still
get to improve myMaths and English. On
my Statutory Education
course I’ve beenlearning construction
skills; tiling, plastering,brickwork and carpentry.
In September I’m
starting on the full timebrickwork course.

CON174

There are quite a few
facilities to use here at
the College. I enjoy the
sports, football, pooland the internet. The
tutors are always there
to help you.

Choose the right level for you
Entry Level

EL

Level 1

L1

L2

Level 2

Level 3

L3

Ascentis
Basic Construction Skills

CSkills Diploma
Brickwork / Carpentry &Joinery / Painting & Decorating

BTEC Diploma
Construction &Built Environment

City & Guilds
Electrical Installation(Techinal Certificate)

CSkills Diploma
Brickwork / Carpentry &Joinery / Painting & Decorating

Ascentis
Electrical Installation

City & Guilds
Electrical Installation

CSkills Diploma
Brickwork / Carpentry &Joinery / Painting & Decorating

City & Guilds
Plumbing (Technical Certificate

City & Guilds
Plumbing (Technical Certificate

NVQ
Electrical Installation (PEO)in Basic Plumbing Studies)in Basic Plumbing Studies)

BTEC Extended Diploma
Construction

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CONSTRUCTION

Basic Construction
Skills EL C T
Ascentis

Brickwork / Carpentry& Joinery / Painting &Decorating L1 C T

About the Course: This course isan introduction to employment in theconstruction trades. It is taught over the
first 7 weeks and is aimed at developing
students’ basic hand tool skills andknowledge including Health & Safety,
Numeracy and Literacy.

About the Course: These courses are
the CSkills Level 1 Awards, which give you
the chance to learn about the constructionindustry and develop skills and knowledge inbrickwork, carpentry and joinery or painting
and decorating.

CSkills Diploma

Upon successful completion of the
preparatory course you will progressto the Level 1 courses.

Entry Requirements: Successful
completion of either the Ascentis (OCNW)
or aptitude test and formal Interview.

Entry Requirements: Entry is by asuccessful interview with the course
tutor and aptitude test.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Upon successful completionof the preparatory course, you will progressto the CSkills Level 1 Award in Brickwork,
Carpentry & Joinery and Painting &Decorating or the City & Guilds Level
1 in Electrical Installation.

Where Next: The CITB / City & Guilds
Level 2 courses.
Brickwork: CON093
Carpentry & Joinery: CON094
Painting & Decorating: CON095

Carpentry & Joinery: CON125
Painting & Decorating: CON126
Brickwork: CON091

Building for Chichester
Calvin Soper has been one of the mostsuccessful Bricklaying students in College.
He has competed in several competitions
and been presented with an Award at the
UKSkills presentation at Epsom racecourse.
At the national SkillBuild final this year Calvin
had to build an extremely complicated wallin a very tight time limit. Yet again he did
this extremely well and did the College andhimself proud. He will have a very successfulcareer ahead of him.

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Brickwork / Carpentry& Joinery / Painting &Decorating L2 C T

Case Study

CSkills Diploma
About the Course: This course is forstudents who wish to improve theirpractical and theoretical techniques intheir chosen construction area. It provides
an opportunity to obtain a sound base in
the knowledge and basic practical skills
required by employers.
Entry Requirements: Entry is throughsuccessful completion of the Level 1
Diploma, an interview and aptitude test.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: The CSkills Level 3 courses
or into employment as a trainee / improverin your chosen area.

L2E

Brickwork: CON096

L2E

Carpentry: CON097

L2E

Joinery: CON098

L2E Painting & Decorating: CON099

Nathan Hunt
Foundation Construction
Award in Painting& Decorating
When I left school I didn’t
want to travel far but mylocal college couldn’t offer
me what I wanted. I heard
Chichester College was agood place to learn and theCollege offered the course
I was interested in. My
course is run the College’s
Arena Centre in Bognor
Regis and I really enjoy it.
My tutors are excellent andthe whole year has beenreally good experience.
I am working with adecorator through thesummer and after mysecond year I am hoping
to find full-time employment.

Building a Future
At Bognor Regis Arena Centre ten students
from the adjacent Community College spent
every Friday as the first group to study for the
Level 2 Higher Diploma in Construction and
the Built Environment.
The whole class were excited by the skills they
are learning. “It’s the best day of the week!” was
the general consensus from these young learners.
All volunteered to take the course when they were
presented with their options and their attendance
record was 100%. It was a great celebration when
they finished the course in June.
Pictured are the students with lecturersPeter Ellwood and Dave McCall

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CONSTRUCTION

Electrical
Installation

L1 T

City & Guilds
About the Course: This course isfor students interested in following
a career in electrical installation
work. Students will learn about basic
electrical installation and systems.
This course comprises two mainelements and three functional skills
qualifications.
Elements covered bythese courses include:
Introduction to the industry
Working Safely
Handling and storing equipment
Personal work skills development
Carrying out installations
The course is taught over threedays per week Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday (9.15 - 4.45pm*).
*Subject to confirmation
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an
Aptitude Test and Formal Interview
GCSEs (Grades D - F) in
Maths, English & Science
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion ofthis course is the first step to becoming
a qualified electrician. It will allow you
to apply for the C&G 2330 level 2
course or equivalent.
MNT15066

Electrical
Installation(Technical
Certificate) L2 T
City & Guilds
About the Course: This course
is ideally for students who havesuccessfully completed the NVQ Level
2. Using this knowledge, further theory
and practical skills will be developed
to enable you to meet the electricalindustry standards. During the year
you will be required to take four exams
and two practical assessments:
Elements covered bythis course include:
Safety Procedure in the industry
Science and Principles
Electrical Regulations

and Requirements
Carrying out a Range
of Electrical Installations
The course is usually taught over
3 days a week (9.15 - 4.45pm*).
*Subject to confirmation
Entry Requirements: Successful
completion of C&G 2251 Level 1
and pre-entry interview.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof this course is the next step tobecoming a qualified electrician. It
will allow you to apply for entry to
the City & Guilds (2330) Technical
Certificate in ElectrotechnicalTechnology (Level 3) or equivalent.

L2E

EEL050CONSTRUCTION

Plumbing (Technical
Certificate in Basic
Plumbing Studies) L2 T

Plumbing (Technical
Certificate in Basic
Plumbing Studies) L3 T

City & Guilds

City & Guilds

About the Course: The Level 2 course isan ideal starting point for students wishing
to become a fully qualified plumber. Beingtaught in a well equipped training andassessment environment prepares you withthe skills required by employers. During thecourse you will take 12 exams relating toa wide variety of current plumbing topics.
This will develop your practical skills andyou will demonstrate your ability througha minimum of 135 assessment hours. The
course is usually taught over 3 days a week
(9.15am - 5.15pm).

About the Course: The Level 3 course
is for students who have successfullycompleted the Level 2 Technical Certificate
and the NVQ Level 2 and who are continuing
to work on-site. Using the knowledge gained,
a further 10 theory exams and a range ofgas and plumbing practical skills will be
developed and assessed which will enable
you to meet current industry standards. The
course is usually taught over one day a week
(9.15am - 5.15pm).

Entry Requirements: Aptitude test
(pass rate 80%) and interview withthe course tutor.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: This course is linked to
the City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 award
which requires workplace assessment of
the skills and knowledge gained. Therefore,
progression requires candidates tobe in supervised employment in theplumbing industry.

L2E

Entry Requirements: Successful
completion of Level 2 Technical
Certificate and the NVQ 2.

Where Next: This course is linked to theCity and Guilds NVQ Level 3 award which
requires workplace assessment of theskills and knowledge gained. Therefore,
progression requires candidates tobe in supervised employment in theplumbing industry.
CON062

CON061“I chose Chichester
College because ofit’s good reputation.
My lecturers havebeen fantastic
and the classes
have been reallyinteresting, learning
in a real working
environment.”

Plumbing Progression Routes
College based courses- taught in the College
Plumbing Centre

Employment based
courses - assessedin the workplace

The flow of progression throughthe Plumbing Framework

Level 3

Level 36129 Certificate in Plumbing

6089 NVQ in Domestic Plumbing

In order to move through the framework candidates
must have suitable employment in the industry with gas
experience required for NVQ.
Candidates and their employers will be invited in to a classroom
session to run through the NVQ on-site requirements.

Level 2

Level 2 NVQ

6129 Certificate in Plumbing

6089 Certificate in Basic Plumbing

The NVQ Level 3 includes the following commercial courses:
Water Regulations
Un-vented Hot Water
CCN1 (Gas Safety) and CEN1 (Gas Boiler)
Candidates must be able to show a minimum of 40 hours
gas on-site experience which must be signed for by a CORGI
registered operative.

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CREATIVE
CRAFTS
These are high quality, nationallyrecognised City & Guilds vocationalcourses. They provide golden opportunities
for learning with the opportunity to progressseamlessly through your chosen courseof study.

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CREATIVE CRAFTSFurniture Production- Making & Installing
Furniture L2 T
City & Guilds
5610-20 Certificate
About the Course: This course is suitablefor beginners and those with someexperience. The course is centred aroundfive practical projects and aims to provide
the basic skills to enable the student to findemployment.
Students start with projects designed todevelop their basic skills and progress tomore complex projects, often of their own
design, which will develop their skills andknowledge in Cabinet Making.
Entry Requirements: Entry is by interview
with the course tutor.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion leads
to the Level 2 Machine-Made Furniture
course or into employment.
CON066

Furniture Production- Wood Machining L2 T

Case Study

City & Guilds
5610-21 Certificate
About the Course: This Level 2 course is
aimed at students who have some experienceof Furniture Making. The course is basedaround a number of projects and will cover
the Safe Use of Wood Working Machines.
Students start with projects designed
to develop their basic skills and progress
to more complex projects, often of theirown design, which will develop theirskills and knowledge in Cabinet Making
and machine use, these include; anunderstanding of design, joints & timbers,
jig making, polishing and use of hand &power tools.
Entry Requirements: Entry is by successful
completion of the Level 1 qualification
or equivalent and an interview with thecourse tutor.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion leads
to the Level 3 course or into employment
within the fine craft trades.
CON069Sade Ayling
Making & Installing Furniture(Rolls Royce apprentice)
I have just completed myfirst year at college and havereally enjoyed it. I have twomore years to complete all
my qualifications and finish
my apprenticeship.
All my tutors are very friendly
and understanding andhelp me with everything.
I travel from Bognor Regis
to College as it’s the only
place which offered thecourse I wanted to do. It’s
so nice and calm here, avery easy environment inwhich to study and work.

Choose the right level for you
L2

Level 2City & Guilds 5610-20 Certificate
Furniture Production- Making & Installing Furniture
City & Guilds 5610-21 Certificate
Furniture Production- Wood Machining

City & Guilds Certificate
Soft Furnishing /Embroidery / Upholstery

L3

Level 3
City & Guilds 5610-03 Certificate
Furniture Production - Making &Repairing Hand-Crafted Furniture

City & Guilds Diploma
Soft Furnishing /Embroidery / Upholstery

City & Guilds 5610-03 Certificate
Furniture Production - Woodmachining
Furniture & Furnishings

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CREATIVE CRAFTSFurniture Production- Making & Repairing
Hand-Crafted L3 T
City & Guilds
5610-03 Certificate
About the Course: To successfullycomplete this course you have the optionof concentrating on either designingand making new items of furniture or the
restoration of furniture. Those following thedesign and making option will be given
three set pieces of furniture to make totheir own design. Those on the furniture
restoration projects can either provide theirown items for restoration (with the tutors
approval) or they can be provided.
Entry Requirements: Successful completionof City & Guilds making and installingfurniture or equivalent, and interview withthe course tutor.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: From this course students
can progress to work or higher education.

Furniture Production- Woodmachining
Furniture &Furnishings L3 T
City & Guilds
5610-03 Certificate
About the Course: This course issuitable if you have experience of woodmachining. It will be set around designingand developing furniture suitable for small
production runs. The projects will include
resolving wood machining problems,
working with customers and machine
maintenance. There will also be one project
set by the instructor at the end of the year.
Entry Requirements: Entry is by successful
completion of the Level 2 Wood Machining
course or equivalent and an interview withthe course tutor.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: This course is designed toprepare students for working in medium
to large scale workshops where woodmachining forms a large part of the work.

CON070

CON107“A great course- so much to learn,
new techniques anddesigns without
the confines ofa degree course.
Lots of fun too
with like minded
colleagues”

Dan Pateman
Machine Made Furniture

Luke Represented UK at WorldSkills in Canada
The Furniture Making team had anotheroutstandingly successful year at WorldSkills.
Cabinet maker Luke Griffiths (last year ’s
gold medal winner) was chosen as part of
the UK team to compete at the biannual
WorldSkills event in Calgary, Canada. At theOpening Ceremony he was selected to takethe competition oath on behalf of his fellow
competitors and his competition work was
judged to be of world class standard, forwhich he received a Medallion for Excellence.

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CREATIVE CRAFTSSoft Furnishing /Embroidery /Upholstery L2 B

Soft Furnishing /Embroidery /Upholstery L3 B

City & Guilds Certificate

City & Guilds Diploma

About the Course: You will enjoy this course
if you have an interest in interior design andpractical crafts. Students attend College for3 days a week from 9.15am to 4.30pm. The
College has an on-site crèche for students
with pre-school children.

About the Course: These courses are
suitable for those students who haveobtained the City & Guilds Diploma L2
and wish to develop their skills to a higher
level. Students attend College for 3 daysa week from 9.15am to 4.30pm. The
College has an on-site crèche forstudents with pre-school children.

Textiles:Embroidery: You will complete practicalunits that could consist of an Embroidered
Panel, an Accessory, 3D Item, Wall Hanging,Three Experimental Samples and a Portfolioof Samples.
Interiors:
Either Soft Furnishings: You will complete
practical units that could consist of a Pairof Lined Curtains, Pillowcase, Fitted Sheet,Soft Lampshade, Loose Cover, Two Cushions
and a Portfolio of Samples.
Or Upholstery: You will complete practicalunits that could consist of a Modern Drop-In
Seat or Pin Cushion Chair or Stool or
Headboard, Stuff Over Chair, an Upholstered
Easy Chair (without arms) and a Portfolioof Samples.
Design and Business units are common
to all the above courses.
Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications
but an interview with the course tutor.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion will allow
progression to the City & Guilds Design andCraft Diploma course at Level 3 or further
career opportunities or develop self-interest.
Interiors: CRS101

L2E

Textiles: CRS103Interiors:
Either Soft Furnishings: You will complete
practical units that could consist of Complete
Interlined Window Furnishings, two Items ofAdvanced Bed Furnishings, Loose Cover for
Winged or Tub Chair, Pleated Lampshade,Box or Bolster Cushion, a Portfolio of
Samples and an Illustrated Study.
Or Upholstery: You will complete practical units
that could consist of a Traditional Upholstered
Armed or Wing Chair, Modern Upholstered
Armed or Wing Chair, Deep Buttoned Item,
Channelled Cushion, Sprung Mattress
Cushion, Pallet Cushion, Collection of
Samples and an Illustrated Study.
Textiles:Embroidery: You will complete practical units
that could consist of a Large Scale Item,
Functional 3D Item, Panel or Hanging,an Item to Incorporate the Use of Metallic
Threads, Collection of eight Samples,
plus a Portfolio of Techniques and an
Illustrated Study.

Case Study

Sam Aston
Making & Installing Furniture
I chose this course after
leaving Littlehampton
Community School andwas fortunate to get anapprenticeship with Rolls
Royce. I’m studying at theBrinsbury Campus and it’s
good here, not too busy but
still has plenty going on.
My tutors are great, cheerfuland enthusiastic. They
are always willing to help
with anything.

Business and Design Units are common
to all the above courses.

I am hoping to continue at
Rolls Royce and move up
in the company. I may want
to own my own business inthe future.

Entry Requirements: City & Guilds
Diploma Level 2 in your chosen subject
area and an interview with the course tutor.

I’d recommend Brinsbury
to anyone - it’s in alovely setting.

Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: The course is designed toprepare students for career developmentin their chosen craft either in employment
or their own business.
Interiors: TBA
Textiles: TBA

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Engineering offer a wide rangeof courses, designed to enable
students to acquire the skills
and qualifications needed
to succeed in the fast
moving technology sector.
All courses are delivered byprofessional, experienced
staff from a wide variety ofEngineering backgrounds.

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Performing Engineering
Operations L1 C

Performing Engineering
Operations L2 C

City & Guilds NVQ

City & Guilds NVQ

About the Course: This is a skills based
course where students are required
to demonstrate practical skills andtechnical knowledge whilst developing
a basic understanding of Engineering
Principles. This course enables students
to gain a range of skills within a workshop
environment. The content includes Hand
Fitting and Electronic Assembly which gives
students a wide range of skills and career
opportunities on completion. Functional
Skills in Maths, English ands ICT are amandatory part of this qualification.

About the Course: This course is designed toprovide a basic understanding of Engineering
principles. The course covers mechanical,
electronic and maintenance engineering.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal
entry requirements for this qualification but
an enthusiasm and interest in Engineering
is essential. All candidates will be required
to complete a successful interview alongwith a Maths, English and passing an
aptitude test with the course leader.

Case Study

Entry Requirements: Successful completionof the level 1 PEO and interview with thecourse leader. You must have Functional
Skills at Entry level 2 in Maths English
and ICT.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion ofthis qualification opens up some exciting
opportunities in the Engineering industry with
Apprenticeships forming part of this route.
Alternatively, you may consider progressing
onto the Diploma in Engineering.

L2E

Jack Pollard
City & Guilds in
Welding & Fabrication
I’ve enjoyed the practicalside of the course. The
College has good facilities
and the tutors have helped
me a lot.

MNT119Duration: 1 Year, full-time.
Where Next: Students have the opportunity
to progress onto a full-time Level 2 withthe successful completion of Level 1 orcan move into employment and follow an
Apprenticeship Programme. Students might
consider future careers/apprenticeships orEngineering Design.

There is plenty going on
here outside of class. I’mgoing to join the gym in theCollege Sports Centre thisyear as we get special rates
as students.
When I finish my course I
want to get an apprenticeshipand use the skills I’ve learnt
in my two years at college.

MNT114Choose the right level for you
L1

Level 1City & Guilds NVQ
Performations
Engineering Operations

NCFE / PEO
Access to Forging

L2

Level 2City & Guilds NVQ
Performing Engineering
Operations
NCFE / PEO
Access to Farriery

NCFE / Extended Certificate
Artistic Blacksmithing

Level 3L3NCFE / Extended Certificate
Artistic Blacksmithing
BTEC National Diploma
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Access to Forging L1 B

Access to Farriery L2 B

NCFE / PEO

NCFE / PEO

About the Course: This course is an
introduction to basic forge work skills and issuitable for people of any age who have akeen interest in the skills of the blacksmith.
The skills you will gain will enable you to
produce a wide range of forge work toembrace agricultural, traditional, artistic,
sculptural, contemporary and industrial
forgings. Students attend College two andhalf days per week.

About the Course: This course provides
the opportunity to gain the Practical Skills
required to support access onto a Farriery
Apprenticeship, subject to finding an ATF.
Chichester College is one of only a few
colleges to be granted permission by the
NTFA to run this course. Students attend
College for two and half days per week.

During the course you will study a rangeof subjects including:Blacksmithing - Practical & Theoretical
Workshop practice
Functional Skills

Units include:
Practical Forging
Workshop PracticeBlacksmithing - Practical & Theoretical
Functional Skills

Entry Requirements: A successfulinterview with the course tutor, passing an
aptitude test and a strong commitment
towards the development of practical &theoretical Blacksmithing are required togain entrance.

Entry Requirements: You must havecompleted the Access to Forging course orArtistic Blacksmithing Level 2. A successfulinterview with the course tutor, passing an
aptitude test and a strong commitment
towards Blacksmithing/Farriery are also
required. You must have Entry 1 Functional
Skills qualifications in Maths, English
and ICT.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Where Next: Successful completion of thiscourse, which comprises NCFE Award in
Creative Craft, PEO1 Hand Forging andHeat Treatment, can lead onto the Accessto Farriery qualification. It is also a good
introduction for Artist Blacksmiths.

Where Next: Successful completion of thiscourse, which comprises NPTC Forging
Certificate and PEO Engineering, can leadto a Farriery Apprenticeship, which leads
to a Farriery qualification. It is also a good
progression course for Artist Blacksmiths.

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Artistic
Blacksmithing L2 L3 B
NCFE / Extended Certificate
About the Course: This qualification
comprises of the L2 Award in Metalwork,
the L2 Certificate in Creative Craft and theLevel 3 Certificate in Metalwork, along with
the NCFE Level 2 Art & Design.
This course has been designed for students
who want to develop the skills required
to undertake a wide range of Artistic
Blacksmithing disciplines. The techniques
gained will range from CAD design toPractical Metalwork and the qualification
will also includes Functional Skills.
Entry Requirements: Passing an aptitude
test, successful Interview with the course
tutor and a strong commitment towards
Blacksmithing are required.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: This course gives thestudent enhanced employment prospects
in the Industry along with routes to self
employment or Higher Education. Thisqualification also provides the entry
requirements onto the Level 2 Accessto Farriery Qualification.
MNT129Engineering L3 C
Edexcel Extended Diploma

Case Study

About the Course: The aim of this course
is to provide the skills and knowledge inthe rapidly changing field of Engineering.
The course provides a formally structured
programme of study for those seeking
skills at Technician Engineer level in thefield of Engineering or entry to a degreelevel qualification. This course has been
accredited by the Engineering Training
Authority as meeting their Technician
Engineering Training requirements forgeneral engineering appreciation andselected engineering applications.
This is a coursework based qualification
with a project and assignments, but does
not have an external exam.

Ben Hadingham

The course consists of six core units
and specialist units.

City & Guilds in
Welding & Fabrication

The six core units are:
Health & Safety in theEngineering Workplace
Communication forEngineering TechniciansEngineering Project
Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
Mechanical Principles & Applications
Electrical & Electronic Principles

The tutors at the college arevery helpful and treat you
as an adult. I’ve enjoyed
the welding most in Level
1 last year. The workshop
facilities are good.

Additional specialist units include
CAD/CAM, Design, Electronic Circuit
Manufacture and Communication Systems
Details of the up-to-date specialist units
can be found on the College website.

I’ve got my own welding
equipment at home andthis course is giving me theskills to fulfil my ambitionof starting my own
business, specialisingin car body repairs.

Entry Requirements:
One of the following:
5 GCSE passes at grade C or above,and must include Mathematics, Scienceand English
GNVQ Intermediate in EngineeringFirst Diploma in Engineering
Students without these qualifications but with
relevant experience and a sound educational
background are also encouraged to apply.
A successful interview with the course tutor
is also required for entry to this course.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Appropriate passes in
key units from the Extended Diploma
will give students access routes into
Higher Education to read for a Higher
National Diploma or Degree. Employment
opportunities upon successful completionof the course are in the fields of Industrial/
Production Engineering, Electrical/
Electronic Engineering and Maintenanceand Engineering Design.

L3E

MNT14475

The Equine Centre is an established British Horse Society(BHS) approved training and examination centre. Our tutors
are experienced, professional and have excellent industrial andacademic backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing a caring
and friendly environment in which students at all levels canachieve their full potential. The facilities
are second to none, with indoor stabling,indoor arena with training mirrors,
outdoor all-weather arenas, BSJA jumps
and cross-country schooling fences.

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Horse
Management L3 B

Horse Care L2 B
Edexcel Diploma
About the Course: This course enables
students who are keen to follow a careerin the equine industry the opportunity
to further develop and expand skills,
knowledge and understanding of caring
for horses. Students are encouraged toachieve the appropriate British Horse
Society qualifications. Students attend
college 4 days a week from 9.15am to
4.30pm, to include one compulsory work
experience day a week. All students arealso expected to complete duties on thecollege yard over weekends and holidays
on a rota basis.
Course includes:
Horse Handling
Biology
Stable Duties
Lungeing
Tack & Clothing
Feeding & Watering
Trimming & Plaiting
Work Experience
Entry Requirements: Previous
qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) and experiencetaken into consideration. Students shouldbe able to demonstrate enthusiasm andcommitment for the course.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: On completion of this course,
students will be able to progress to the
Edexcel Diploma or to a work based
apprenticeship within the industry.

L2E

EQU074

Case Study

Edexcel Diploma
About the Course: This course isfor those who have completed their
National Certificate or have the relevant
horse experience/qualifications and are
returning to the industry and wishing tofurther develop their career. Students areencouraged to achieve the appropriate
British Horse Society qualifications.
Course content to include:
Animal HealthWork Experience
Fit Tack
Animal Feeding
Horse Presentation
Stable Management
Animal Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Horse Behaviour & Welfare
Working Horses
Horse Fitness
Riding on Flat Ground
Riding on the Flat
Principles of Equitation

Katherine Down
National Diplomain Horse Management

Entry Requirements: Students will be
expected to have achieved a Credit in
the Edexcel Diploma in Horse Care.
Exceptional students may be accepted
directly onto the course with 5 relevant
GCSE grades A - C, Pony Club B test, BHS
Stage 2 or extensive equine experienceand knowledge. Individual cases will be
discussed at interview.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.

The best thing about mycourse is learning newthings, gaining confidence
and meeting new friends.
The college has excellent
facilities for my course,
including lots of horses andindoor and outdoor arenas.
My tutors keep me on trackwith assignments and arealways there to reassureme and give me advice if
I need it. My course will
help me get into university
when I leave, and help me
achieve in the equine world.

Where Next: Successful completionof this course can lead to onto the
Extended Diploma in Horse Management
or employment opportunities in the
Equine industry.
EQU076

Choose the right level for you
Level 2
Edexcel Diploma
Horse Care

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Diploma
Horse Management

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Horse Management

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EQUINE

Horse
Management L3 B
Edexcel Extended Diploma
About the Course: You will have a keeninterest in all aspects of Horse care andintend to make a career in the industry up
to management level. The course combines
practical and theoretical instruction in
Horse management and provides a goodbasic knowledge in all aspects of animalhusbandry. You gain a real world approachto learning with a theoretical background.
The course is equivalent to three A-levels
and is taught over three days per week. The
course consists of eighteen modules over
2 years which are taught through practicalclasses, group and individual work, projectwork, self study and study trips. You will
do coursework assignments which takevarious formats such as projects, essays,
practical tasks or tests.
Course content to include:
Animal HealthWork Experience
Fit Tack
Animal Feeding
Horse Presentation
Stable Management
Animal Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Horse Behaviour & Welfare

Working Horses
Horse Fitness
Riding on Flat Ground
Riding on the Flat
Principles of Equitation
Care of Competition Horses
Animal Nutrition
Riding Horses Over Fences
Investigative Project
Equestrian Teaching
Managing an Equine Event

Case Study

Entry Requirements:
Distinction in the First Diplomain Horse CareAt least 5 GCSEs in relevant subjects
at grade C and above
For mature students, appropriate
experience/knowledge gained ina related working environment.
There will be a ‘Taster Day’ held in July/
August as an introduction to the course.
Interviews will be conducted prior
to commencement.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion ofthis course can lead to Higher Education
or a varied and interesting career in the
Equine industry.

L3E

EQU075Hannah Gravell
BTEC National Diplomain Horse Management
I chose to come to Brinsbury
for many reasons; one being
the range of facilities theequine department had tooffer. Several ex-studentsof Brinsbury (who are now
in successful jobs) said
how they enjoyed theirexperience at Brinsbury,
gaining and furthering theirknowledge and skills.
I think that Brinsbury has
a nice friendly environmentthat gives the opportunity
to meet new people.
The tutors and staff at
Brinsbury are very friendly
and helpful. I find all of thetutors easy to approachand talk to about any queries
or problems I may have.
After finishing the course,
I plan to go to University. I
have had a great experienceand have learnt a wide rangeof skills. I would gladly
recommend Brinsbury
campus to anyone interested
in equine studies.

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EQUINE

Brinsbury Hosts
National Schools Show
Jumping Competition
Brinsbury Campus hosted the Nationals schools
team show jumping competition in May 2010.
Several schools in the South East region
demonstrated excellent teamwork at this exciting
event, but it was Belmont Preparatory School who
took home first prize. Paige Green from Warden
Manor School won the Turn Out competition.
Other competing teams included Chichester
College, The Weald Secondary School, Warden
Manor School, Cranleigh School, and Surbiton
High School. Students from Chichester College
helped to organise the day, which received
excellent feedback from competitors, parents,
and team trainers. Winners were able to takehome prizes sponsored by Horse Bargains for
You, Falcon Feeds, and Farm and Stable Supplies.

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Floristry students at Chichester
College excel. Accolades suchas ‘Centre of Excellence’,‘Silver Rose Bowl Winner’and ‘Chelsea Medallists’are not easily earned butwith professional tuition
coupled with in-shop
experience our students
can learn to be the best.
Floristry is dynamic,
moving with fashions
and trends, and we
recognise the need toreflect these changes
in the training offered.
Floristry courses
are offered at our
Brinsbury Campus.

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Floristry L2 B

Floristry L3 B

City & Guilds Diploma

Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma

About the Course: If you are looking for a
career in floristry this is the course for you.
It will give you all the basic practical andtheoretical knowledge you need. You will be
stimulated by enthusiastic lecturers who will
help you develop your creative skills. You
will attend College 3 days per week.

About the Course: If you are looking fora career in floristry this is the course foryou. The course is fast moving, imaginativeand fun. It will give you all the advanced
practical and theoretical knowledge you
need. You will be stimulated by enthusiastic
lecturers who will help you develop yourcreative skills in this cutting edge industry.
You will attend College for 3 days per week.

Units include:
Practical Floristry
Foam Designs including; Linear andCaged Arrangements, Parallel Design
Tied Designs including; Linear, Front Facing,Group Textured, Presentation / HostessFuneral Designs including; Based Hearts,
Loose Open Cross, Textured Posy Pad
Wedding Designs including; Corsages- Glued & Wired, Hat & Body Flowers
Shop Displays & Event Decorating
Theoretical Floristry includes:
Identification of Cut Flowers & Plants
CVs & Business Letters
Art & Design / Sketching
Work Experience
Entry Requirements: Previous qualifications(e.g. GCSEs) will be taken into consideration
at interview along with your keen interest in
Floristry. You will be required to contributeto the cost of your flowers.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: To expand your knowledge with
the Extended Diploma in Floristry Level 3.

Units include:
Wedding Designs
Funeral Designs
Multicultural
Wired
Handtied,
Arrangements
EuropeanInterior and Exterior
Shop Displays & Event Decorating
Work Experience

Floristry L3 B
Edexcel Extended Diploma
About the Course: If you are looking fora career in floristry this is the course foryou. The course is fast moving, imaginativeand fun. It will give you all the advanced
practical and theoretical knowledge you
need. You will be stimulated by enthusiastic
lecturers who will help you develop yourcreative skills in this cutting edge industry.
You will attend College for 3 days per week.
Units include: Wedding, Funeral, Multicultural,
Wired, Handtied, Arrangements, European,Interior & Exterior, Structures & Processes,

Kayleigh Bushby
City & Guilds Diploma
in Floristry

Entry Requirements: Previous qualifications
e.g. National Diploma in Floristry Level 2,
GCSEs and AS / A-level will be taken into
consideration at interview along with yourkeen interest in Floristry. You will be required
to contribute to the cost of your flowers.
Duration: 1 years, full-time.
Where Next: To expand your knowledge
with the ICSF Level 4 or NDSF Level
5 or work in a florist shop, in events
management, on cruise ships andinternational destinations.

L3E

CRS095

Case Study

CRS096

Kayleigh participated onbehalf of Chichester College
at the UK Skills regional
heat. During the competition
Kayleigh had to create abridesmaid bouquet, a wrist
corsage for the mother of thebride, a table arrangement
for the reception and an
arrangement for the cake.
Kayleigh was awarded
second place. The
judges praised her neatworkmanship and said her
two arrangements were thestrongest of the heat.

Business Management, Shop Displays &Event Decorating and Work Experience.
Entry Requirements: Previous qualifications
e.g. National Diploma in Floristry Level 2,
GCSEs and AS / A-level will be taken into
consideration at interview along with yourkeen interest in Floristry. You will be required
to contribute to the cost of your flowers.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: To expand your knowledge
with the ICSF Level 4 or NDSF Level 5 orwork in a shop, in events management, on
cruise ships and international destinations.

L3E

CRS097

Choose the right level for you
Level 2City & Guilds Diploma
Floristry

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma
Floristry

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Floristry81Foundation Programmes
run supported learning
courses. Our modern
facilities provide an
informal, and relaxedlearning environment
which affords students
with learning difficulties
and disabilities theopportunity to study at
a level suitable to theirindividual needs andlearning goals.

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Pre-Vocational EL C

B

EdexcelAbout the Course: To meet the needsof students who are uncertain about
their future in either education or the
workplace. Work towards modules
accredited by Edexcel. Choose from awide range of modules which will giveindividual timetables in order to create an
appropriate and desired programme of
study. Opportunity to gain work experienceand to sample a variety of modules acrossthe many curriculum areas in College. Buildon the strengths of each individual student,
developing confidence and self esteem.
Entry Requirements: Working at Entry
Level 3. Aged 16-25 years old.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion of
the course will enable students to makeinformed choices about their future andprogress onto further academic/vocational
study or employment.
SLD219Introduction toLifeskills (ASD
Autistic Spectrum) EL C

Case Study

EdexcelAbout the Course: This course is designed
for young adults aged 16 - 25 on the Autistic
Spectrum who also experience learning
difficulties and may have a significant
impairment in their ability to communicate.
A range of techniques are used including
elements of the TEACCH Programme(designed specifically for the educationof students with Autism). Communication
strategies incorporated into the programme
will include, use of PBCS (Picture Based
Communication), and Makaton. A purposefuland calm atmosphere is encouraged. A
consistent and structured approach and anemphasis on identifying specific individual
needs will enable our students to progress
towards a greater level of independence.
The aim is to enable individuals with ASD
to function meaningfully, productively
and as independently as possible in theircommunities by providing an environment
and a range of opportunities within which
students can develop:
Communication Skills
Self-Esteem
Self-Advocacy
Personal Presentation
Confidence
Accessing the Community
Maturity
Positive relationships leading
to an optimum quality of life
Entry Requirements: Aged 16-25 years
old. No other specific entry requirtements
as indivduals are assessed on application.
Duration: Full-time.

Mark Smetham
Pre-Vocational(Skills for Working Life)
Mark Smetham has beenon the pre-vocational SLDD
course at Brinsbury for thelast year and as part ofthis course he was given a
week’s work experience.
As a direct result of thiswork experience Markwas offered full-time paid
employment as a trainee
motor mechanic, together
with an apprenticeship. He
has now started work withthe company on a part-timebasis until he finishes hiscourse at the end of thisterm and he is loving every
minute of it.

Where Next: Students will be encouraged
to develop at their own pace. Tutors will
set and review personal targets regularly
throughout the year and record these onan Individual Learning Plan which will beshared with parents/agencies. Tutors will
provide advice and guidance to learners/
parents/support workers on progression
to other courses offered by the College.
Progression includes moving onto the
Entry level ASD lifeskills qualification.
SLD220Choose the right level for you
EL

Entry Level
EdexcelPre-Vocational

Edexcel Certificate
Skills for Life

EdexcelIntroduction to Lifeskills

EdexcelIndependence & Work

EdexcelWork Skills(Retail / Landbased)

EdexcelWork Skills (Retail)EdexcelIndependent Living

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMMESSkills for Life
(Independent
Living) EL C
Edexcel Certificate
About the Course: The course content
and structure will be appropriate to theneeds and ability of learners in the class.
Learners are encouraged to takean active and participatory role in
all activities.
Course Content:
Basic Skills
Health & Safety
Managing Money
Improving own Learning
Shopping
Cooking & Hygiene
Cleaning, Washing & Ironing
Work Experience
Entry Requirements: Working at
Milestone 8 / Entry Level 1. Age 25
and over.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Learners will be
encouraged to develop at their own
pace. Tutors will provide advice andguidance to learners on progression toother courses offered by the College.
SLD222

Independence& Work EL C
EdexcelAbout the Course: This course aims:
To provide the opportunity to gain
a qualification in Edexcel Skills for
Working Life
To improve skills in Numeracy,
Literacy and ICT
To help young people acquiresocial and personal skills thatwill be necessary when moving
on to further courses andpossible employment
As part of this course we run anenrichment programme wherestudents get the opportunity tochoose on a termly basis a subject
that they would like to experiencee.g. art, sport, dancing, museum
visits and accessing the countryside.
The course content and structure
will be appropriate to the needs andability of learners in the class. Learners

Work Skills (Retail/Landbased) EL B
EdexcelAbout the Course: This course is forstudents with learning difficulties anddisabilities who wish to enter into
paid or voluntary employment in aretail/landbased environment. The
course provides the students withthe opportunity to learn and develop
the skills and attitudes required toaccess employment.
Specific aims include:
Develop practical and social skills
for employment

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are encouraged to take an active
and participatory role in all activities.
The areas that will be studied are:Introduction to Food Hygieneand Safe PracticeDeveloping Food Preparation
and Cooking Skills
Developing Food Service Skills
Health & Safety and Skills for WorkUse of Local Community Resources
and Cross-College Facilities
Weekly Group and Individual
Tutorial Hours
Small Group Size (8 – 10 young
people with appropriate staff support)
Work Experience
Entry Requirements: Working at Entry
Level 2 / 3. Aged 16 - 25.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Learners will be
encouraged to develop at their own
pace. Tutors will provide advice andguidance to learners on progression toother courses offered by the College.
SLD223

Encourage and promotepersonal development
Encourage students to develop theirself confidence and build self-esteem
Develop basic skills of literacy,
numeracy and communication
Entry Requirements: An interest in
working in a retail environment and/or
outside work and the ability to work at
entry level two or above.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Move into mainstream
college courses or enter into paid or
voluntary employment.
Retail / Landbased: SLD225

FOUNDATION PROGRAMMESWork Skills(Retail) EL C

Independent
Living EL B

EdexcelEdexcelAbout the Course: This course is forstudents with learning difficulties anddisabilities who wish to enter into paidor voluntary employment in a retail
environment. The course provides thestudents with the opportunity to learn
and develop the skills and attitudes
required to access employment.

About the Course: This course is forstudents with learning difficulties anddisabilities and provides them withthe opportunity to learn and develop
the skills and confidence to become
more independent.

Specific aims include:
Develop practical and social skills
for employment
Encourage and promotepersonal development
Encourage the students to develop
their self confidence and build
their self-esteem
Develop basic skills of literacy,
numeracy and communication

Specific aims include:
Develop practical and social skills
for increased independency
Encourage the students todevelop their self confidence
and build their self-esteem
Develop basic skills of literacy,
numeracy and communication
The main areas of study are:Managing Money
Assertiveness

Health & Safety in the Home
Cooking & Hygiene
Shopping
Cleaning, Washing and Ironing
Students will also be studying Literacy,
Numeracy and take part in a varietyof enrichment activities. Students
will have regular tutorials with theircourse tutor.
Entry Requirements: An interestin becoming more independent andworking entry level one or above.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Move onto a higher levelcourse in the foundation programmearea at College, or Move onto
mainstream college courses,
or entry paid or voluntary work.
SLD227The main areas of study are:Managing Money
Work Skills
Health & Safety at Work
Introduction to RetailInterview Skills
Improving own Learning
Students will also be studying Literacy,
Numeracy and where appropriate they
will offered the opportunity for work
experience and they will have regulartutorials with their course tutor.
Entry Requirements: An interest in
working in a retail environment andthe ability to work at entry level twoor above.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Move into mainstream
college courses or enter into paid or
voluntary employment.
Retail: SLD225

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Hair & Beauty courses at
Chichester College provide
the perfect gateway to avastly expanding anddynamic industry, full ofcareer opportunities andoptions. Based withinsixteen fully equipped,
modern and commercial
salons, known as ‘Oasis
Hair & Beauty’, thecourses are aimed
to suit all levels.

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Hairdressing L1 L2 C

Combined Hair
& Beauty L2 C

B

City & Guilds Diploma

NVQ

About the Course: This course is suitable
for students who have a creative flair, a
lively personality and a genuine interestin people. To enter the world of Fashion
Cutting and Styling, students must acquire
a wide range of skills and understandthe principles and theory which underpin
the services involved.During the course,
students carry out practical work in theCollege salons working on paying clients.
One week’s work experience is also required.

About the Course: A hair and beauty
combined programme – with level 2 hairand media makeup in year one and level2 beauty in year two. Progression to either
level 3 hairdressing or beauty therapy inyear three. A £20 supplementary fee ispayable at enrolment
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs at Grade
C including Maths and Science.*
Duration: 3 years, full-time.

Students will join the course at Level 1
and once completed will progress to NVQ
Level 2. Level 1 must be completed and aninterview attended in order to progress to
NVQ Level 2. The course is delivered overthree days per week.

Where Next: Salon work, cruise ships(with level 3), theatre or film.

Joanne Pannell

BET082

NVQ in Hairdressing

Hairdressing students will be required topurchase a full kit costing approximately£180. Also required is a uniform including
tunic, trousers, shoes and name badge(approximately £50) which is available from
Salon Wear Direct which must be purchased
before commencement of the course.

The best thing about thiscourse is learning new
skills. I especially enjoy
cutting as I can bring myfriends and family intocollege and experimentwith different styles. The
social side to hairdressing
is excellent; you meet new
friends in your class, andworking with clients means
your social skills grow as
you learn to interact withpeople of all ages.

Women’s
Hairdressing L3 C
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This diploma will help
students build on their existing skills anddevelop the underlying priciples and practicalskills required in the hairdressing world towork as a creative commercial stylist. It also
creates an ideal stepping stone to progress
on to NVQ level 3 in Hairdressing.

Entry Requirements: A good standardof general education and a successfulinterview and an initial vocational
assessment on induction.*
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Students usually progress into
the world of work in salons, cruise ships, orself employed. Learners can progress onto
the Level 3 Diploma.

L2E

Case Study

Learners will be required to do someevening practical salons.

My tutors give me oneon-one attention in classand treat everybody as anindividual. They help you asmuch as they can and push
you to achieve the very
best you can. The college
has excellent hair salons,
excellent equipment anduse Paul Mitchell products.

Entry Requirements: NVQ Level 2 inhairdressing or equivalent. A £20 payment
for a supplementary fee will also be required.

BET116

Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Salon work, cruise ships.

L3E

BET123

Doing this course
means I can leave with 2
qualifications and am able
to get a job in a salon as astylist and maybe one day
run my own business.

*Please Note: Different fee charges
may apply to learners who reachthe age of 19 during the course.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1

L1

Level 2

L2

L3Level 3

City & Guilds Diploma
Hairdressing

City & Guilds Diploma
Hairdressing

City & Guilds Diploma
Women’s Hairdressing

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Beauty Therapy

City & Guilds Diploma
An Introduction to the Hair
& Beauty Sector (Beauty)

NVQ
Combined Hair & Beauty

City & Guilds Diploma
Complementary Therapies

City & Guilds NVQ Diploma
Beauty Therapy

Level 5

L5

Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
Beauty Therapy Sciences

City & Guilds Diploma
Beauty Therapy

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HAIR & BEAUTYAn Introduction to
the Hair & Beauty
Sector (Beauty) L1 C
City & Guilds Diploma

BeautyTherapy L2 C

B

City & Guilds Diploma

About the Course: A full-time Level
1 course leading to entry to the NVQ
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
Units include:

About the Course: includes scienceand business studies as well as theory
and practice of specific professional
beauty treatments. Progress is subject
to continuous assessment, with tutorial
guidance and support.

Hand Care
Skin Care
Basic Make-Up Application
The Art of Photographic Make-Up£20 payment for supplementary fee will
also be required. £20 skin care kit ispayable on first day to Oasis reception.

Part of the Foundation Learning Tier
includes literacy, numeracy and ICTat an appropriate level.
Entry Requirements: Normally over 19+
mature programme. £20 payment for
supplementary fee will also be required.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students are expected
to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in
Beauty Therapy.
BET120Areas covered include:
Skin Care
Facial Massage
Make-up Techniques
Lash & Brow Treatments
Manicure, Pedicure & Nail Treatments
Wax Depilation
Working in Beauty Related Industries
Follow Health & Safety Practicein the Salon
Client Care and Communication
in Beauty Related Industries
Provide Facial Skin Care
Promote Products and Services
to Clients in a Salon
Remove Hair using Waxing Techniques
Provide Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
Apply Make-Up
Provide Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments
Salon Reception Duties
Head Massage
Facial Care for Men
Functional Skills are an integral part of thecourse as is one weeks work experience.
Entry Requirements: You will need 3
GCSEs at Grade D or above, preferably

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Science and English. Students who do
not meet the entry requirements may beoffered a level 1 programme to preparethem for progression onto level 2. Mature
students will be considered with no formal
qualification but an interview. Entry is also
conditional on a successful interview.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students are expected
to progress to the level 3 diploma in
beauty therapy. Successful completionof the level 2 qualification will enable
students to work as a therapist in thebeauty industry e.g. Salons, HealthHydros & Farms, Leisure Centres,
Private Practice and Beauty Companies.

L2E

BET117

HAIR & BEAUTY

Complementary
Therapies L3 C B

Case Study

City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This course is aimed
at students who wish to acquire skills
to practice in the beauty industry as inComplementary Therapists using skills
in Aromatherapy and Reflexology.
The course is taught over 2 days andprogress is based on continuous
assessment to include practical competence,
assignments and the production of a portfolio
including task based assessments.
Areas covered include:
Body Massage
Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Anatomy & Physiology
ScienceBusiness Studies

Steph Barker

Entry Requirements: This course is ideal
for those aged 19+ with a keen interestin developing the skills for practisingcomplementary therapy.

I came to Chichester College
for one day a week as a
14-16 student to study for
an NVQ 1 in Beauty Therapy.

NVQ Level 2
in Beauty Therapy

You will also need:
A basic Science backgroundA successful interview with the course tutor
A £20 payment for a supplementary fee
will also be required and uniform/oils need
to be purchased
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students would be able
to consider a career as a therapist in an
Alternative Therapy Clinic, Beauty Salon,
Health Farm, Care Centre, Hospice or be
self-employed as a mobile therapist.

L3E

BET124

Everyone was very niceto me at College and I
was treated as an adult sowhen I reached 16 it was anatural decision to continue
my studies for my NVQ 2.
It’s really easy for me to get
to Chichester from Havant
on the train.
I get on well with my fellow
students and we get topractise make up on eachother. We also get somegood student parties atthe college.

Danielle takes Silver
Danielle Willard, who studies NVQ Advanced
Beauty Therapy, took silver medal at theWorldSkills National Final held at Derby College.
Colleges send representatives to regional
competitions after holding internal selection
heats. Finally the successful regional winner
go on to represent their college at the National
Final – a long and stretching process.
After stealing gold in the South East Regional
Heats, Danielle worked hard to prepare for
the National Final in Derby and achieved
great results. The standard of competitors
was very high his year and tutor, Clare
Burgess said she is “delighted Danielle
did so well”.

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HAIR & BEAUTY

Beauty Therapy L3 C
City & Guilds
NVQ Diploma
About the Course: This more advanced
course is suitable for students who want
to expand their knowledge and practicalskills and to offer a comprehensive
range of beauty therapy treatments.
Both traditional and massage routes
are available.
Students will be continually assessed
through assignments, mandatory
written tests, oral questioning, records
and case studies. Much of the learning
process will be student centred and will
require commitment, dedication and theability to conduct independent research.
Core Units:
Monitor Procedures to Safely
Control Work Operations
Contribute to the Planning& Implementation of
Promotional Activities
Mandatory Units:
Provide Body Massage
Provide Electrical Facial& Body Therapy
Provide Massage using Pre-Blended
Aromatherapy Oils
Provide Stone Therapy

About the Course: This course is ideal
for providing knowledge and skills
needed for a successful career asa Beauty Therapist.

Human Physiology
Dermatology & Microbiology
Aromatherapy
Indian Head Massage
Organisational Practices
Spa Therapies
Scientific Principles for Beauty Therapy
Nail Technology
Two Weeks Work Experience

The course aims to provide students
who have the scientific background tounderstand client problems and learn
the skills to give advice on beauty
therapy treatments and to carry themout safely. It includes basic marketingand management skills which will
enable students to progress to takeresponsibility for the commercial
operation of a beauty salon orsimilar situation.

Entry Requirements: Minimum of five
GCSE passes at grade C or above
including a science subject. Students
are required to purchase various kits
which cost approximately £350 together
with a uniform at approximately £70.
A £20 supplementary fee will also
be required and £20 skin care kit
is payable on the first day at Oasis
reception. Nail Extension kit is also
required at approximately £196.

This is a modular course comprisedof 18 compulsory units:
Theory and Practice of Facial& Body Therapy
Electrolysis
Basic Skills in Beauty Therapy(including Manicure & Pedicure,
Waxing, Make-up)
Sports Massage & Preventionof Injuries
AnatomyExploring Complementary Therapies

Duration: Full-time.

Beauty Therapy L3 C
Edexcel Extended
Diploma

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Where Next: The BTEC Extended
Diploma gives entry to the Higher
National Diploma course in Beauty& Health Therapy Management andentry to university; as well as work in
the industry at Beauty Salons, HealthHydros & Farms, Leisure Centres andPrivate Practice.
BET113Students are required to buy various
kits which cost approximately £152
together with a uniform at £70. £20
payment for supplementary fee will also
be required and £20 for a skin care kit.
Entry Requirements: NVQ Level 2
Beauty or equivilant.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students are able toprogress to HND beauty therapy
sciences, or into salon, health farmor cruise ships.

L3E

BET118HAIR & BEAUTY

Beauty Therapy
Sciences L5 C
Edexcel Higher
National Diploma
About the Course: This qualification ischallenging and varied, focusing on thedevelopment of sound management andleadership skills. It is intended that it willproduce students who will quickly attainto managerial positions.
Progress on the course is subject tocontinuous assessment and a significant
part involves independent research
and analysis.
There are 16 major subjects of study:
Developing Manager
Customer Service
Health, Safety & Security
Law
Industrial Experience (four weeks
work experience is undertaken)
Human Physiology
Chemistry of Products
Beauty Therapy Practice
Beauty Therapy Management
Reflexology
Epilation & Depilation
Facial, Hand & Foot Therapies
Aromatherapy
Advanced Epilation
MarketingAccounting
Submission of a Dissertation

Entry Requirements:
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS points
but with appropriate experience will
be considered on their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential forall students for whom English is not
the first language
GCSE Maths and Science or equivalent
are required at grade C and above

Case Study

Students without these qualifications, but with
relevant experience and a sound educational
background are also encouraged to apply.
Students are required to purchase various
kits which cost approximately £457,
together with a uniform at approximately£70. £20 payment for supplementary fee
will also be required. £20 skin care kit ispayable on first day to Oasis reception.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: A wide variety of Management
positions in Beauty related industries. Final
year of associated degree courses, cruise
ships, international spa, cosmetic research,teaching, beauty journalism.
BET087UCAS Code: HND/BTS 093B
PLEASE SEE PAGE 29 FOR APPLICATION DETAILSStephen Guest
NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing
I started the course inJanuary after spending
some time travelling andI absolutely love it!
We have excellent teachers
who have given me a lot of
support and encouragement
and put me in the artistic
team after I won my first
award. I came first in the
cut and colour competition
at L’Oreal WorldSkills
Challenge and this has givenme the urge to compete.
After completing my NVQ
level 3 I would love to geta job preparing people
for photo shoots andfashion shows.

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Do you have a genuine interest andcommitment to people? If so wewant you. Our courses will help
you take the first steps on theladder towards a
caring career.

HEALTHCARE&
CHILDHOOD
STUDIES92

HEALTH, CARE & CHILDHOOD STUDIESCaring for Children L1 C
CACHE Diploma
About the Course: This course will help
you take the first steps towards a career inworking with children. It will also help you
decide if you have the personal qualities
to work in the care sector. During the year
you will gain confidence to move onto othercourses or into the workplace.
You will learn to communicate with others,
appreciate individual’s needs, respectdifferences and explain different roles ofcarers in childcare. Three days a week arespent at College and you will carry out acommunity project on two separate weeks
in the year.

Child Care &Education L2 C

Case Study

CACHE Award /Certificate / Diploma
About the Course: If you want a rewarding,stimulating, varied and satisfying career,a future in child care will offer all of theseand more. This course will extend bothyour knowledge and practical skills andin addition will build your communication,
teamwork and study skills.
Learning is divided between periodsof practical training in the workplace(2/3 days a week) and teaching inCollege (2/3 days a week).

Students without formal qualifications may
be accepted subject to two satisfactoryreferences, an Enhanced Criminal Record
Bureau check and a satisfactory interview.

Entry Requirements:
3 GCSE subjects grade A*- D
including English Language
2 appropriate references(e.g. school/ work experience)
Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau
check - charge applicable.

Duration: Full-time.

Duration: Full-time.

Where Next: Learners achieving an overall
merit and who have English Language
GCSE grade A*- D or equivalent may
progress to the BTEC Diploma in Health &Social Care Level 2 or the CACHE Level 2
Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care &Education subject to tutor recommendation.

Where Next: Students achieving an overall
merit or distinction on the CACHE Level
2 A/C/D and who have English Language
GCSE grade A*- C or equivalent canprogress to a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Care
subject to tutor recommendation, interview
and a good work placement portfolio.

Entry Requirements: GCSE grades E - G.
or have studied GCSE syllabus at school.

HCR198

L2E

HCR144

Rebecca Fallon
BTEC National Diploma
in Health & Social CareI have really enjoyedattending a wide range ofwork placements on thiscourse as they have givenme real life experiences inthe Health & Social Care field.
All students are supported
throughout the course byoffering guidance and extra
help. The assignmentsinteresting and are varied tosuit students individual needs.
We use mini laptops inclass, and there are plentyof computers available inopen access. The libraryhas a wide range of books
and resources for us to use.
We use PSPs in class tovideo and record ourselves.
This course will help me
to get into university andprovide me with a wide
range of different job
opportunities and career
pathways. This will thenhelp me achieve my dream
job of becoming a midwife.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1CACHE Foundation Award
Caring for Children
BTEC Diploma
Health & Social Care

L1

L2

Level 2CACHE Award /Certificate / DiplomaChild Care & Education

BTEC Diploma
Health & Social Care

L3

Level 3
CACHE Award /Certificate / DiplomaChild Care & Education

OCN Access
Humanities &Social Sciences

BTEC Extended Diploma
Health & Social Care

OCNHWS Accessto Higher Education
Allied Health Professions

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HEALTH, CARE & CHILDHOOD STUDIESChild Care &Education L3 C
CACHE Award /Certificate / Diploma
About the Course: This course
provides training for Child Care
Practitioners to work with children
in a wide range of settings and isequivalent to 3 A-levels. If you wanta rewarding, stimulating, varied andsatisfying career, a future in child care
will offer all of these and more. This
course will extend both your knowledge
and practical skills and in addition willbuild your communication, teamwork
and study skills. Learning is divided
between periods of practical training
in the workplace (2 days a week) andteaching in College (3 days a week).
You will learn how to care for babies
and children aged 0-16 and plan for
their development. You will study childdevelopment and learn to observe andassess children’s progress.
Working in partnership with parents
and other carers of young children
is an integral part of the course. Twodays a week is spent gaining practicalexperience working in a variety ofsettings including day nurseries,
primary schools, creches, pre-schools
and families.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSE subjects grade A*- C
including English Language
2 appropriate references (e.g. school/
work experience/voluntary work)
Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau
check - charge applicable
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Achievement of the
CACHE Level 3 Diploma gives accessto Higher Education e.g. teaching,childhood studies/psychology degrees
and nursing qualifications.
The qualification enables those whoachieve to work as nursery supervisors,
key workers, nannies.

L3E
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HCR022

Health &Social Care L1 C

Health &Social Care L2 C

BTEC Diploma

BTEC Diploma

About the Course: This course will
help you take the first steps towards a
caring career. It will also help you decide
if you have the personal qualities towork in the care sector. During the year
you will gain confidence to move onto
other courses or into the workplace.
There are a variety of subjects to study
which enable you to experience lots ofinteresting activities including making
a film! Lights, camera, action!

About the Course: This course iswork related, designed to offer you a
choice of routes into further education,
employment or further training. You will
do eight units of work including one
which provides two opportunities forwork experience. There will also be an
opportunity to plan and cook meals
and also plan and carry out a creative
activity in your workplace.

You will learn to communicate withothers, appreciate individual’s needs,
respect differences and explain different
roles of carers.
Three days a week are spent at
College and you will carry out acommunity project on two separate
weeks in the year.
Entry Requirements: GCSE grades E– G or have studied GCSEs at school.
Students without formal qualifications
may be accepted subject to twosatisfactory references, an Enhanced
Criminal Record Bureau check and asatisfactory interview.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Learners achieving an
overall merit and who have English
Language GCSE grade A*- D orequivalent may progress to the BTEC
Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2or the CACHE Level 2 award/Certificate/
Diploma in Child Care & Education
subject to tutor recommendation.
HCR191

You will learn how to care for individuals,
study lifespan development and bringlearning to life through a visit to the
Science Museum in London. You will
do group and individual work and wewill help you progress in to employment
or to the National Diploma. Learning
is divided between College (3 days)
and a work training placement whichis achieved through two separate one
week placements in a health and social
care environment.
Entry Requirements:
3 GCSE subjects grade A*- D
including English Language
2 appropriate references (e.g. school
work experience) and a genuineinterest in the sector. Enhanced
Criminal Record Bureau check- charge applicable
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students achieving an
overall merit on the BTEC Diploma
Level 2 and who have English
Language GCSE grade A*- canprogress to Level 3 Extended Diploma,
L3 Award, Certificate/DiplomaChildcare and Education or a Level 2
Apprenticeship in Health and Social
Care or Child Care & Education.
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Health &Social Care L3 C

Humanities &Social Sciences L3 C

Allied HealthProfessions L3 C

BTEC Extended Diploma

OCN Access

About the Course: If you want a great
opportunity to gain an understanding
about how to care for people andprepare for careers in nursing, social
work, paramedic or teaching then thisis the course for you.

About the Course: This wellestablished course has now been
expanded to offer more choice. Eachcourse has a Study Skills element andincludes English Literature, History,
Sociology and/or Psychology.

OCNHWS Accessto Higher Education

Your studies will include up to 18 units
over two years including subjects
such as communication, equalityand diversity, adult protection andchallenging behaviour to name afew. You will have the opportunity towork in 6 different work settings andbe supported in your application to
universities of your choice.

Students study modules such as:
Aspects of Modern History:
Ideas in the Community
Deviance & Conformity
Introduction to Literary
Criticism
The English Novel
The Psychology ofEmotional Attachment

Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs grade A*- C including
English Language
BTEC First Diploma in Health& Social Care at merit or above
Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau
check - charge applicable(The choices depend on thecourse chosen)

Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: This qualification canhelp you progress to Higher Education.
It can also prepare you for a range ofcareers such as: Community Work,
Health Services, Housing Services,
Social Work, Welfare Work, Nursing
and Administration.

L3E

HCR187In the final section of the course students
do a research project on an area of theirown choice which has been agreed withthe tutors.
Areas students have looked
at have been as diverse as:Children’s Literature
Melancholy in Shakespeare
Futurism & Fascism
Football Hooliganism
Women’s Work in the First World War
Charity Shops
The Rise and Fall of theJapanese Samurai
Students attend College either for 3
days per week within school hours(Extended Programme) or 1.5 days
(Intensive Day Programme).
Entry Requirements: There are noformal entry requirements. Students
will be assessed at interview via
informal questions and a preparedhand-written essay, explaining why
applicants would like to join the Accesscourse. If it is felt that more time isneeded to prepare for this course a
recommendation to complete GCSEs
may be made, if relevant; alternatively
an adult literacy or numeracy class
may be suggested (at your own cost).
Duration: Full Time
Where Next: This course offers
progression opportunities to Teaching,Social Work and any Humanities degree
course such as English or History.

L3E

About the Course: This course is
primarily intended for those wishing toenter nurse training or similar medically
based vocations. Each of the options
emphasises study skills and has asocial theory strand. Students attend
College for 3/4 days per week within
school hours for one academic year.
Students normally study
the following combinations:
Psychology
Human Physiology
Sociology
Study Skills
In the final section of the course students
do a research project on an area of theirown choice which has been agreed withthe tutors.
Areas students have looked
at have been as diverse as:
Self Help Groups
Alcoholism
Fluoridation of Water Supply
AutismAsthma in Primary School Children
Eating Disorders
Lupus: Cause & EffectStudents wishing to progress to
Midwifery and certain nursing courses(e.g. Children’s Nursing) may need
GCSE Maths & English (at your owncost). We advise all students to contact
the relevant HE establishments for advice.
Students wishing to progress to
Physiotherapy courses should apply for
an Access to Science course.
Entry Requirements: There are noformal entry requirements. Students will
be assessed at interview via informal
questions and a prepared hand-written
essay, explaining why applicants would
like to join the Access course. If it is feltthat more time is needed to prepare
for this course a recommendation tocomplete GCSEs may be made, if
relevant; alternatively an adult literacy
or numeracy class may be suggested.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: This course offers
progression opportunities to degree
courses in Nursing, Midwifery,Radiography and Occupational Therapy.

ACC001

L3E

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Horticulture is an active and diverse
industry comprising a wide range ofdifferent industry sub-sectors such as
turf, production horticulture, heritage
gardens etc. Our tutors haveexperience in a wide range of
Horticultural Industries andcan provide students withthe skills, knowledge andexperience they need toprogress. The success
we achieve regularly
at shows and events
not only reflects thequality of our training,
but also enhances
the achievements ofthe students involved.

HORTICULTURE

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HORTICULTURE

Land-based Studies(Horticulture) L1 B
City & Guilds Diploma
About the Course: This course provides
an introduction to knowledge and skills
involved in Horticulture. It is focused on
those students who are not currently
employed and therefore unable to access
NVQ Level 1.
You will study a variety of units which include:
Safe & Effective Working Practices
Maintain & Develop Personal PerformanceContribute to the Propagation of Plants
Identify Plants
Use of Transport & Assist the Maintenanceof Tools & Equipment
Establishment & Maintenance of Plants& Lawns
Construction & Maintenance of Structures& Surfaces
Entry Requirements: Relevant experience
will be taken into consideration at interview.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: This course can lead onto the Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture or
Arboriculture or an Apprenticeship.
HOR108

Horticulture L2 B
City & Guilds Diploma

Case Study

About the Course: If you are physically fit
and enjoy working outside in all weathers,
like working with plants, turf and practicallandscaping and have a mechanicalaptitude for machinery such as mowers,
brush cutters and shredders, you will enjoy
this course. You will also have an interest in
Horticultural science and want to enhanceyour knowledge. The course is 60%
practical and 40% theory and the students
attend College for 3 days per week.
The course consists of six modules,
which include:
Horticultural Science
Amenity Horticulture
Landscaping
Turf
Effective Working PracticePrincipals of Machinery
Pests & Diseases
Entry Requirements: Previous qualificationsof at least 3 GCSEs at C or above, Level 1
Diploma in Horticulture, or relevant experiencetaken into consideration at interview.
You will need to buy a spirit level, scale
ruler, trowel etc. Please do not purchase
until you start your course.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completion canlead to Higher Level courses in horticultureor Apprenticeships or directly into the
Horticultural industry.

L2E

HOR115

Skye Maddox
BTEC National Diplomain Horticulture
It was an automatic choice
for me to come to study
at Brinsbury as membersof my family had come to
Brinsbury campus and they
really enjoyed themselves.
Apart from that, Brinsbury
offered the course I wanted
to do.
I like the course as it has agood mix of practical andtheory so you are always
doing something different.
I’ve never looked backsince joining the course- I enjoy every day.
My tutors are amazing andthey are always there tohelp you. After finishing mycourse I would love to start
my own company in garden
design and maintenance.
I would recommend
Brinsbury campus
to everyone as you
learn so much throughhands-on work andgain a lot of experience.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1City & Guilds Diploma
Land-based Studies(Horticulture)

L1

Level 2City & Guilds Diploma
Horticulture

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma
Horticulture

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Horticulture

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Horticulture L3 B
EdexcelSubsidiary Diploma
About the Course: A course atAdvanced Level on the Theory
and Practice of Horticulture andGarden Design.
The course includes:
Practical Horticulture Skills
Plant Knowledge
Plants & Soil Science
Design Principles
Horticulture Machinery
Decorative Horticulture
Landscape Construction

Entry Requirements: Students will
normally have a National Certificate
at Credit or Distinction or 5 GCSEs
at grade C or above or relevant
experience in the Horticulture industry.
You will need to buy a spirit level,
scale ruler, trowel etc. Please do notpurchase until you start your course.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students can progress
onto a Extended Diploma in
Horticulture and/or can pursue theircareers in the Horticulture Industry.

L3E

HOR113

Horticulture L3 B
EdexcelExtended Diploma
About the Course: A course atAdvanced Level on the Theory
and Practice of Horticulture andGarden Design.
The course includes:
Industrial Placement
Practical Horticultural Skills
Plant Knowledge
Plants & Soil Science
Design Principles
Horticulture Machinery
Decorative Horticulture
Landscape Construction
Turf Management
Business Management
Entry Requirements: Students will
normally have a Level 2 Diploma
at Credit or Distinction or 5 GCSEs

South of England Success
Brinsbury Campus proudly took home a gold medal
at the South of England Show for their garden design‘Sustainability Moderne’ which was displayed in the
Floral Marquee.
Mark Howard and Erika Yamamoto designed thestylish, sophisticated, sustainable, and modern
garden. Unsurprisingly, the team, which also
included Jon Offord, Sarah Scott, Greg Oakley, andSimon Sharman, were delighted with their win.
Alison Read, Head of Brinsbury Campus andCurriculum, said “Brinsbury’s magnificent successat the South of England Show was very well deserved
and a true reflection of the hard work of the students
and staff. The students were a credit to the collegeand great ambassadors promoting the outstanding
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at grade C or above or relevant
experience in the Horticulture industry.
You will need to buy a spirit level,
scale ruler, trowel etc. Please do notpurchase until you start your course.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students can progress
onto a HND or degree in Horticulture
and/or can pursue their careers inthe Horticulture Industry.

L3E

HOR114

HORTICULTURE

Case Study

Hayden JonesBTEC National Certificate
in Horticulture
I chose to come to Brinsbury
campus as it was the closest
college that offered thecourse in Horticulture that
I wanted to do. It’s a very
good course and it has reallybroadened my knowledge.
With the support of mytutors I have succeeded in
obtaining an apprenticeshipin Horticulture.
I’d recommend coming to
the Brinsbury campus, it’svery good.

Writing to
Save Water
John Marder, who works part-time
as a Lecturer in Horticulture at
our Brinsbury Campus, has
written a gardening book entitled‘Water-Efficient Gardening.
John has created several gardens
in the south east to demonstratewater saving techniques andpublishers Crowood Press asked
him to write a book after hearing
him speak at an RHS seminaron the subject.

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Well trained food service staff
and chefs are highly sought afterin the hospitality industry around theworld. When the pressures are on
could you cope with a number ofdifferent tasks at the same time? Asa hospitality professional you need to
be organised and ready to adapt tochanges. Our students
learn these skills andgo on to work in top
hotels, restaurants,
cruise lines,
tourist attractions
and events
around the world.
You could too!

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Introduction to
Hospitality &Catering L1 C

Introduction
to Professional
Cookery L1 C

City & Guilds Diploma

City & Guilds Diploma

About the Course: This course is designed
for all levels of students who wish to work in
the people orientated industry of hospitality
and catering.

About the Course: Working as a chef canbe creative, challenging and very rewarding.
This course has been developed to enable
you to gain a broad range of skills to equip
you for working in a professional kitchen.

It is practically based to equip the studentwith the necessary skills in food service,
reception and housekeeping.
The course will be assessed in the College
restaurants and kitchens, along with ahousekeeping environment in industry.
Entry Requirements: A good generalstandard of education with a positive
attitude and commitment. Motivation
to succeed is a necessary quality
for students wishing to complete
this course.

Case Study

There are three restaurants in College allserving members of the public, staff andstudents. You will work in our Options
Cafe developing your skills in the kitchen
and basic knowledge of food service.
Entry Requirements: Potential students
must demonstrate their commitment andenthusiasm towards a career within thecatering industry posses a good school
report with 2 GCSE results at grade
D - G or above.

Melissa GreenHND in Hospitality
Management

Duration: Full-time.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Natural progression
onto a higher level course.
HOS138The best thing about thiscourse is my tutors – they
have helped me achieve mydesired grades and offer
you help with any issues
you may be having, either
personal or college related.

Where Next: Progression onto our Level
2 Diploma in Professional Cookery, or into
work and then attend College one day per
week through work based learning.
HOS104I am going to miss college,
but without these grades I
wouldn’t be able to study
at the university I want. I
think the course has given
me a very good insight tothe hospitality industry.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1

L1

City & Guilds Diploma
Introduction to Hospitality& Catering
City & Guilds Diploma
Introduction toProfessional Cookery

Level 2City & Guilds Diploma
Professional Cookery
City & Guilds NVQ
Professional
Chefs Programme

L2

Level 3

L3City & Guilds NVQ
Professional
Chefs Programme
Edexcel Extended Diploma
Hospitality Supervision

Level 4Chichester University
Foundation Degree
Events & Hospitality
Management

L4

Level 5L5Chichester University
Foundation Degree
Events & Hospitality
Management

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HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Professional
Cookery L2 C

Professional Chefs
Programme L2 L3 C

City & Guilds Diploma

City & Guilds NVQ

About the Course: This course isdesigned to appeal to those wanting apractical career where craft skills alongwith the knowledge and understanding
are required to work as a chef. The
course is made up of assessments
through assignments both practical andwritten and will include food service.

About the Course: The course isdesigned for people who work in the
Hospitality industry. Students will
demonstrate skills and ability linked
to their chosen occupational area.
The course provides students withthe technical skills and acquire theunderpinning knowledge that will allow
them to operate effectively in theirchosen area of work.

Entry Requirements: Level 1
Introductory Diploma at credit, 4
GCSEs A - D including Maths andEnglish. Some past relevant cooking
experience along with interest
and motivation are as importantas academic qualifications. Work
experience within the Hotel andCatering industry would be anadvantage and recommended.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful candidates
may progress onto our day release
Level 3 Professional Cookery
Qualification, gain employment
and continue training via theapprenticeship route or on to our
BTEC National Extended Diplomain Hospitality Supervision.

L2E

Entry Requirements: Progression
from Level 1 - 2 and working within
the Hospitality industry.
Duration: 1 year per qualificationlevel, part-time.
Where Next: With appropriate industry
experience, candidates may proceed to
the next level in their area of interest, or
further advanced qualifications.
Level 2: HOS160
Level 3: HOS161

Hospitality L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This is a practicallybiased, one-year full-time vocationalcourse that will begin developing skills,
knowledge and practices within thefield of hospitality. Students will learn
through completing tasks, leading
to completion of an assignment, ofa practical and academic nature toinclude working within a real working
environment in the College’s kitchen
and restaurants.
The course is made up of units that are
diverse hospitality subjects to cover
topics relating to Contemporary industry
requirements and exciting topics leading
to employment in catering.
Students are required to purchaseprofessional catering uniforms forcookery and foodservice are requiredwith a knife set and textbooks. These
will cost in the region of £200. We
have a preferred supplier who will put
together the whole package for you
once ordered.
Entry Requirements:
A BTEC Foundation Certificate in a
related subject
A standard of literacy and numeracy
supported by a general educationequivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades D - G
Related work experience
Other related Level 1 or 2 qualifications

HOS102

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof the course is equivalent to higher
grade GCSEs and can lead into BTEC
Extended Diploma in Hospitality
Supervision or Level 2 (7100)
Professional Cookery qualification.
TBA

Hospitality Course Routes
College based courses - taught in the
training kitchens and College Restaurants

Level 4BTEC National Diplomain Hospitality Supervision

Foundation Degree in Events& Hospitality Management

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Professional Cookery
Diploma (Year 1)

Professional Cookery
Diploma (Year 2)

Professional
Chefs Programme

Employment based courses- assessed in the workplace

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Level 3

Level 2

Level 3

NVQ Apprenticeship

NVQ Apprenticeship

Level 5
Foundation Degree in Events& Hospitality Management

HOSPITALITY & CATERING

Hospitality
Supervision L3 C

Events & Hospitality
Management L4 L5 C

Edexcel Extended Diploma

Chichester University
Foundation Degree

About the Course: This exciting
and challenging two year course isdesigned for school leavers or matureapplicants who want to pursue a
career in the hospitality industry
or as a route to higher education.
You will explore and develop a wide
range of skills suitable for a supervisoryor practical role in hospitality. You will
study units incorporating practical
kitchen and restaurant skills and topics
relevent to the catering trade such as
front of house operations, hospitality
business operations, team supervision,
marketing and human resources.
The BTEC Extended National Diploma
together with the other qualifications
gained in the programme arerecognised and valued by employers
in this vast industry and are thevocational equivelent of three A-levels.
Additional courses usually include
NVQ 2 Food Service, Functional Skills,
RSPH Level 2 Food Safety for Caterers,
BII Responsible Retail of Alcohol and
BII Personal Licence Certificate.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs atgrade C or above, prefably including
maths and English.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof this course offers you the opportunity
to progress to the Foundation Degree
in Events Management or intofull-time employment.
HOS139About the Course: This foundation
degree is run by Chichester College andvalidated by the University of Chichester.
Whether you see yourself organising
the entertainment for Glastonbury or
managing the catering provision at
the Olympics, this course will develop
your potential and prepare you for a
successful management career in theevents and hospitality industry.
We have excellent relationships withindustry and have seen students inthe past working at venues such as
the Guildhall in London, Gleneagles in
Scotland and at sporting events suchas the Festival of Speed during theircourse. There will be opportunities foryou to participate in a diverse range ofindustry related visits both locally andnationally aimed at increasing yourknowledge of the different sectors.
The programme has a strong collegebased practical component where you
will gain hands on experience in theCollege’s restaurants and kitchens.
This, together with work-basedlearning, is integral to the foundation
degree and sampling different
work roles through part-time and/or
voluntary work is a prerequisite
to completing your studies.
The Sussex Vocational Progression
Agreement guarantees a selection
interview to learners in Sussex with
relevant NVQs, or professional or
academic qualifications at level three.
Key themes throughout include:
Hospitality & Events Operations
Event Management

Marketing & Sales Development
Quality System & Customer Service
Human Resources Management
Financial Management
Food Production Studies
Restaurant & Banqueting Studies
Entry Requirements:
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS points
but with appropriate experience will beconsidered on their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
GCSE Maths or equivalent isrequired at grade C and above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential forall students for whom English is not
the first language
Those without the above qualifications
but with a sound academic backgroundand relevant industrial experience will
be considered.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: There is an opportunity
to progress onto the final year BA(Hons) in Events Management
at the University of Chichester.
Other universities also offer topup degree options in Event and
Hospitality Management. The eventsand hospitality industry provides
many exciting opportunities, andthis course will allow you to moveinto employment in a professionalor managerial job in the UK andWorldwide. Possible careers include
event manager, hotel management,
wedding planner, live events producer,
special events co-ordinator, andconference sales manager.
HOS126“All of the students
that we have had from
Chichester College havebeen of an excellent
standard. Without
exception all thathave come on a Work
Placement have thenjoined the hotel as ateam member. They area credit to the College
and it demonstrates
the excellent skills thatthey are getting fromthe College.”

Karen Isted
Human Resources Manager
Hilton Avisford Park Hotel103

We offer a range of specially designed courses to meet the
specific learning requirements of international students. Whether
you are looking to improve your level of English, progress onto a
degree at university or gain valuable work experience in the UK,
we have a programme of study to suit you. In order to meet the
specific learning requirements of our international students wehave developed a range of courses, which allow you to selectthe most appropriate length and hours of study and programme
most relevant to your needs or interests.

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INTERNATIONALEnglish Language
Courses forInternational Students
About the Course: The English Language
courses have the following aims: To
provide a stimulating environment in which
to develop and enhance your language
potential. To provide a range of study
facilities to ensure your language social andacademic needs are met and extended.
To provide an effective foundation forthe development of future academic or
vocational studies at college or university
in Britain. To enhance the study programme,
through the organisation of a range ofactivities. To develop your experienceof the English way of life.
On your arrival at college you will be given
an assessment to determine most suitableclass to develop your level and knowledgeof English.
Entry Requirements: Students should
be 16 years of age or over.

Case Study

Duration: 2 weeks to 1 year.

Examination Courses
About the Course: Chichester College
offers intensive examination preparation
courses for major international EFL
qualifications such as IELTS, Cambridge
Examinations, Anglia Examinations
and TOEIC. Chichester College is an
examination centre for Cambridge
Examinations, Anglia Examinations and
TOEIC. Students will be assessed on arrivaland placed in the appropriate examination
preparation classes.

Ferhat Demirci
International Foundationin Business & English
I came to Enland from
Germany. Alongside my
English studies I am doingan International Foundation
course in Business. My
lecturers have been so
helpful and patient, as have
my host family, which
helped me pass my English
exams. The faciliities at
College are great, especiallyfor sport. I play basketballand use the climbing wallin the Sports Centre.

Would you like to study overseas?
Scholarships are available to cover all tuition fee expenses,
all you need to pay is your travel and living costs. This isa great opportunity to broaden your horizons, learn a new
language and experience life and study in a new country.
Chichester College is a founding member of the Global
College Network and has Sister College relationships allover the world. Details can be found on the GCN website:www.globalcollegenetwork.org
The sister college relationship was established to provide
exchanges, to strengthen ties of mutual understanding
and friendship, personal and professional development,
to enhance the education opportunities of our student bodies
and to contribute to international peace and understanding.
Each college has a reciprocal agreement to offer one freetuition fee scholarship to each GCN member each year.
In addition many of our sister colleges would consider
offering you payments to contribute toward your living
costs in return for assistance in the teaching of English
as a foreign language on their campuses.

The Sister Colleges are:Ansan College,
South Korea
Bangkok School ofManagement, Thailand
Beijing Union University,
Pingu College China
Caritas Junior College,
Japan
Chang-Shin College,
South Korea
Chichester College,
England
Guilford College of Further
Education, EnglandJohnson County
Community College,
Kansas, USA
Nagasaki International
University, Japan

Kyongbuk College of
Science, South Korea
Nagasaki JuniorCollege, Japan
Pauliskolan, Sweden
Busan Women’s College,
South Korea
ROC West-Brabant,
The Netherlands
Universum University
Group, Kosovo
Kyoto Gakuen
High School, Japan
Dong-Eui Instituteof Technology, South Korea
Seokyong University,
South Korea
University of
Chichester, England

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General English Courses

Case Study

General English classes are provided at seven different levels from beginner
to proficiency. We aim for an average number of 18 students in each classwhich enhances student participation and tutor support. The courses aredesigned to develop all your language skills but principally to encouragecommunication skills.
Teachers use a wide range of resources to promote learning in an
enjoyable way and incorporate students’ individual learning styles.
Students are also encouraged to use the Open Access Centre andself-study facilities to develop their knowledge of English in a supportive
learning environment.

EnglishLanguage L1 C

EnglishLanguage L3 C

NVQ

NVQ

About the Course: The NVQ covers
all four language skills and prepares
students for living and working in the
UK. The focus of the classes will be oncommunication. Teachers use a wide
range of resources to promote learningin an enjoyable way which incorporates
students’ individual learning styles.
Students are also encouraged touse the Open Access Centre.

About the Course: The course isdesigned to develop all language
skills but principally to encouragecommunication skills. Teachers use
a wide range of resources to promotelearning in an enjoyable way, which
incorporates students’ learning styles.
Students are encouraged to use
the Open Access Centre to develop
their knowledge of English in a
supportive environment

Entry Requirements: All students
will be tested and placed on entry.
Duration: Day, part-time.

Chipo Mataure

Entry Requirements: All students
are tested and placed on entry.
Duration: Day, part-time.

EFL040
EFL048EnglishLanguage L2 C

English Language
Skills for Non-EU C

NVQ
About the Course: The NVQ covers
all four language skills and prepares
students for living and working in the
UK. The focus of the classes will be oncommunication. Teachers use a wide
range of resources to promote learningin an enjoyable way which incorporates
students’ individual learning styles.
Students are also encouraged touse the Open Access Centre.

About the Course: The focus of theclasses will be on communication.
Teachers use a wide range of resources
to promote learning in an enjoyable
way which incorporates students’
individual learning styles. Students
are also encouraged to use theOpen Access Centre.

Entry Requirements: All students
will be tested and placed on entry.

Entry Requirements: All students
will be given a language test during
their induction and then placed on
an appropriate course for their level.

Duration: Day, part-time.

Duration: Day, part-time.
EFL044

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EFL071

HND in Business Studies
I studied Business Studies,
Sociology and Computing
A-levels at High School in
Zimbabwe. Most students
leave High School to study
abroad, in Europe, USA
and Australia. I looked atseveral places to study but
chose Chichester College
as it seemed more like
home, has clean air and isnear the sea. The subjects
we study on the course arereally interesting and it hasgiven me the opportunity
to study things I wouldn’t
have studied. The facilities
in the classrooms are greatwith interactive whiteboards
and computers and wehave good relationships
with the tutors. I am now
going to University to doa top-up degree and thenI hope to work in Banking,Marketing or Real Estate.

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Case Study

Marika Hosoda
Foundation course
in Art & Design

EnglishLanguage Extra
About the Course: You can develop yourEnglish Language ability and then learn new
skills to put your language into practice.
Choose from a wide range of specialised
afternoon option subjects such as:
Academic Foundation
Active English
Airline Cabin Crew Services
Aromatherapy & Reflexology
Becoming an English Teacher
Burlington English
Business Skills
Business Communication
Current Affairs
English Cookery
English for Travel & Tourism
IELTS Examination Preparation
Language Skills Workshops
TOEIC Examination Preparation

Summer School
About the Course: The Summer School isdesigned to develop all your language skills
and to encourage effective and accurate
communication. You can develop yourEnglish Language ability in graded English
Language classes and then learn new skills
and put your language into practice througha wide range of specialised option subjects
such as:Active English
Aromatherapy & Reflexology
Art, Design and MediaBusiness Communication
Business Skills
English Cookery
English for Airline Cabin Crew Services
English for Travel & Tourism
IELTS Examination Preparation
Language Skills Workshops
Pronunciation Practice
Scrapbook Making
A range of activities is organised to develop
your experience of the English way of life.
These include study visits each Saturday tocentres of historic and cultural significancesuch as Bath, Oxford, London, Salisbury,
Brighton and Windsor.

Following on from mystudies at Junior HighSchool in Japan I received
a scholarship to study
abroad. From the fivecolleges available I chose
Chichester. I have reallyenjoyed the course; itenables you to learn basic
things such as life drawing.
My lecturers have been sofriendly and kind, and havesupported me when
I needed help. I have mademany friends which include
my host family. They arereally nice and have helped
me with my English. I
like to watch films, whichhelps me with my language
skills. I will be returning
to Japan to find work as adesigner – I really want tobe famous! Chichester is agood, welcoming and safe
place to learn.”

A programme of social activities is also
provided which can include visits to thetheatre, cinema, musical events, sporting
venues, bowling and pubs. Sports activities
are available everyday.
Entry Requirements: Students should
be 16 years of age or over.
Duration: 2 to 7 weeks.
Where Next: From the English Languages
courses students can progress onto awide range of academic, vocational or
professional programmes of study or use
their skills to develop successful careerswhen they return home.

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INTERNATIONALEnglish with
Academic
Preparation
About the Course: This programmeis designed for students who require
further academic background andEnglish language skills in order toprogress onto a Level 3 academic or
vocational programme at the college
and be successful. The course isdesigned particularly for students whowish to progress to Business, Scienceand Mathematics programmes. The
course comprises the following:

English Study Year
About the Course: This programme
enables students to study English
and to join British students to study
either academic or vocational subjects.
Students are able to learn and practiceEnglish and new knowledge and skillsin the field in which they wish to study
further or start a career. This will givethem a competitive advantage when
they return home. This programme
begins in September.
The English Study Year Academic
programme is designed for students
who wish to follow one or two academic
subjects from the GCSE or GCE
AS-level programmes offered at thecollege. English language classes willassist students to develop the language
and skills required to be successful instudying academic subjects of which
there are over 35 to choose from.
The English Study Year Vocational
programme is designed for students
who wish to gain practical knowledge
and skills that will help to preparethem for the workplace along withappropriate English language skills
and vocabulary. There are over 20
different vocational subject areas tochoose from and modules available atthree different levels of difficulty.
It may be possible for students togain qualifications in the academic
or vocational subjects in which they
study. All students will be able
to enter for appropriate English
language examinations.
Entry Requirements: Students should
be 16 years of age or older and have alevel of English equivalent to IELTS 5.0.
Duration: 14, 27 or 35 weeks.
Where Next: Students can progress ontoa wide range of academic, vocational or
professional programmes of study or use
their skills to develop successful careerswhen they return home.

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Science Modules:
Mathematics
ICT
Academic Study Skills
English Language Skill Development
IELTS Test Preparation
Tutorial
Students are assessed by appropriate
GCSE examinations and the IELTS testin June and by internal college tests.
Entry Requirements:
Students should be 16 yearsof age or over

Have completed junior high school
Have a level of English equivalent
to IELTS 4.5
Duration: 1 year
Where Next: Successful students
can progress onto a GCE A-level
programme or National Level 3
vocational programme at the college inorder to prepare for university entrance
or a career in the workplace.

Bespoke Short Courses
About the Course: The International
Centre at Chichester College offers
tailor-made education and training
programmes to meet students’needs on two of the most diverse
and well-equipped campuses insouthern England.
These courses are tailored to the needsof the client and can include teacher
training, integrated or discrete language
programmes, subject specific lessons
taught in English, plus cultural visits andinter-disciplinary project work.
Duration: 1 - 4 weeks.

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University of Chichester
International Business
Foundation

Case Study

About the Course: This programme isdesigned to prepare students for entry ontoa wide range of Business related degrees
at the University of Chichester including
the following:
Accounting & FinanceBusiness Studies
Events Management
Human Resource Management
IT Management for Business
MarketingTourism Management
The programme emphasises the developmentof skills and knowledge required to be
successful on a degree programme.

University of
Chichester Business
Foundation Diploma
About the Course: This programme isfor students who have completed theirsecondary school education and wish tocomplete one of the following Business
related degrees in three years:
Accounting & FinanceBusiness Studies
Human Resources Management
IT Management for Business
Marketing
The programme will include 12 modules
related to the following areas of study:
Business Environment
Managing Financial Resources
Organisations and Behaviour
Marketing Principles
The Internet and e-Business
Personal and Professional Development
Employability Skills
Accounting or Web Programming
General and Academic English

The course comprises the following:
Exploring Business Activity
Investigating Business Resources
Introduction to Marketing
Effective People, Communication
and Information
Introduction to Accounting
Managing Business information
English for Academic Purposes
Tutorial
Entry Requirements:
Students must be at least 17 years old
Have satisfactorily completed two yearsof senior high school or equivalent
Have the equivalent to IELTS 5.0
Duration: 1 year from September. 7 months
from January if sufficient enrolment.
Where Next: On successful completionof the course students are guaranteed aplace on a Business related undergraduate
degree programme at the University of
Chichester. Other local universities also
recognise this programme and accept
students onto their undergraduate Business
degree programmes.

Damiete Dappa
HND Business Studies
I originally came from Nigeria
to England in 2003 andstudied my A-levels at sixth
form in Darlington.
I came to Chichester via the
University of Portsmouth.
I love the learning style,there’s so much freedom
which encourages your self
motivation. My lecturers
are very supportive and areready to help at any time.
Living in Halls of Residence I
have made so many friends
from different cultures andyou have to learn to adapt
to other ways. The facilities
are great and I always use
the open access centre. I
am going to University to doa top-up degree in Business
Management specialisingin either Human Resources
or Marketing. I would
recommend Chichester
College to anyone.

Entry Requirements:
Students must be at least 17 years old
Have satisfactorily completed three
years of senior high school or equivalentand graduatedHave the equivalent of IELTS 5.5
Duration: 1 year.
Where Next: On successful completionof the course students are guaranteed
progression onto the second year ofa Business degree at the Universityof Chichester.

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Chichester College
International Art and
Design Foundation
About the Course: This is an intensive
one year programme designed todevelop the general art and design andspecialist skills students need in orderto progress onto a degree programme
at a UK university.
Due to the nature of an Art Foundation
course students will have an
individualised timetable allowing
them to specialise in specific areas.
Some units will be common to allstudents. These include:

Chichester Study
Year Abroad
Programme
About the Course: This programme
is for students who have completed
their secondary school education
and who wish to study at Chichester
College and the University of
Chichester in order to improve theirEnglish and participate in first year
university classes.
The aim of the programme is toenable students to develop English
language competency that will assist
their studies in their own county or in
the workplace. This programme also
provides an excellent opportunity toparticipate in British culture and study
with British students. Students arealso able to gain university credits ina study field of their choice and sit
for internationally recognised English
language examinations.
The programme is based on
the following pattern of study:
April or July to mid-September:
English language and examination
preparation at Chichester College
Mid-September to December orMarch: International English Studies
and study in one of the following
fields at the University of Chichester:
Accounting & FinanceBusiness
Dance

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EnglishEvents Management
Fine Art
History
Human Resource Management
IT Management
MarketingMedia Studies
Music
Performing Arts
Tourism Management
In order to progress to the University
in September, students need toattend an interview and have attained
the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 on the
University’s English placement test.
Students who do not attain theequivalent of IELTS 5.5 stay at theCollege and continue to study
English or join the English Study
Year programme.
Entry Requirements:
Students must be at least 17 years old
Have satisfactorily completed three
years of senior high school orequivalent and graduatedHave the equivalent of IELTS 4.5.
Students joining the programme
in July will require the equivalentof IELTS 5.0
Duration: 6, 8 or 11 months.
Where Next: On completion of thisprogramme students can progress ontoa wide range of academic, vocationalor professional programmes of study
or use their skills to develop successfulcareers when they return home.

Life Drawing & Object Drawing
Digital Media, Graphics & Print Making
Photography
3 Dimensional Design
FashionTextiles & Surface Design
Sketchbook & Design Development
Critical and Contextual studies
Portfolio Development
English for Academic Purposes
IELTS Test Preparation
Academic Study Skills
Entry Requirements:
Students must be at least 17 years old
Have satisfactorily completed two
years of senior high school
Have the equivalent of IELTS 4.5
Duration: 1 year.
Where Next: Students developed
a portfolio and will have obtained
technical skills and experience
to support their application forundergraduate art and design degrees
at UK universities.
Students will have the opportunity toapply to universities which specialisein their field of art and design with thesupport of their tutors.

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AS & A-Level
Programmes forInternational Students

Case Study

About the Course: This intensive two year
programme is designed for students who
intend to progress to a UK university to
study a degree programme.
The first year of the course is called AS-Leveland students usually study three subjects in
depth. The emphasis in the first year is on
gaining knowledge and skills and applying
these in appropriate situations.

Chichester College
International PreMasters in Business

During the second year, called A2, students
continue to study the same subjects asin the first year but the course places
more emphasis on analysis and synthesis
and the evaluation and interpretationof materials. Throughout the course
students are required to read criticallyand selectively.

About the Course: The Pre-masters
Course in Business is designed to prepare
degree graduates, or three year diploma
holders of recognised colleges anduniversities, for study on specified Businesscourses at postgraduate Masters Degreelevel at UK universities.

There are over 40 different subjects tochoose from on the course but international
students often study Mathematics, BusinessStudies, Accounting, Economics or Science
subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It
is usual for students to study three subjects
and each subject usually has three modules
in each year.

The programme emphasises thedevelopment of English language skills,
the knowledge and understanding ofmanagement skills and the planningand undertaking of a research project.

A five term programme is also available
from January each year, subject to sufficient
enrolment, for students who wish to
study Accounting, Business Studies
and Mathematics.

The course will comprise units
similar to the following:
Advanced Professional Development
Managing Change in Organisations
Management Research Project andPresentation
Strategic Marketing Management
Managing Financial Principles andTechniques
Human Resource Planning andDevelopment
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Management in the Wider Environment
Managing Virtual Organisations
English for Academic Purposes
IELTS Test Preparation

Students are assessed in the main byexaminations. There are usually two
examinations in each subject; one in
January and one in June during the firstyear and similarly two examinations in thesecond year. Some courses require course
work assessment as well.

Entry Requirements:
Students must be at least 21 years old
Hold a degree or three year diploma
froma nationally recognised college
or university in their own country
Have achieved IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Entry Requirements:
Students should be 16 years of age or over
Have completed the first year of seniorhigh school or equivalent
Have English language ability equivalent
to IELTS 5.5

Jose Angel
Garcia de Leon
English as a Foreign
Language
I am Spanish but live inParis where I am studyinga Masters Degree inInternational Relations.
I realised that I would needto learn to speak English
so on recommendationfrom my agency I choose
Chichester College. I havebeen here since January
and with the help andsupport of my lecturers
and host family my English
is quite good. The lecturers
are very professional but
friendly as the same time.
It’s great to mix with somany nationalities and I
have made many friends.
The College has given me
everything I needed andI’ve really enjoyed my time
here.”

Duration: 18 Months or 2 years.
Where Next: AS and A-level qualifications
are recognised by all UK universities whichenables students to apply for a wide rangeof undergraduate degree programmes at
a wide range of institutions.

Duration: 1 year.
Where Next: All successful students
will be able to apply to a wide rangeof UK universities that accept the
Diploma qualification for Masters
Degree programme entry.

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Motor Vehicle and Motor Cycle courses
are designed to offer a gateway into
careers within the industry. Flexible,
transferable units enable the learnerto progress effectively into theprofession. All courses are deliveredby professional, experienced staff
from a wide variety of Motorindustry backgrounds.

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Automotive
Vehicle Maintenance& Repair EL C B

Motor Cycle
Maintenance& Repair EL C

City & Guilds 3902

City & Guilds 3902

About the Course: This is an introductory
course intended for those who areinterested in Automotive Engineering or
who are considering taking up training
within the Motor industry.

About the Course: The course provides
practical training designed to help
students prepare for a career in Motor
Cycle Maintenance. It is designed forthe student to gain practical experiencein the Servicing, Maintenance & Repairof a range of Motor Cycles. Competence
in a range of subject areas will beassessed throughout the course.

It is designed to provide the student withthe skills required for basic Vehicle Repair
and Servicing.
This is primarily a practical based course
supplemented with 20% backgroundunderpinning knowledge. During the course
students will learn a range of manual skills
whilst gaining confidence in a workshop
environment. Health & Safety procedures
and a responsibility for work areas andtools is also included in the syllabus.
Competence in a range of subject areas
will be assessed throughout the course.
Functional Skills in Maths, English & IT
will be a compulsory part of the course
along with a Personal and Social
Development Qualification.
Entry Requirements: No formal
qualifications are required for this course,
but all applicants will be required tocomplete a successful interview andpassing an aptitude test with the Course
Tutor. A keen interest in the subject anda clear commitment to the course isnecessary for the student to succeed.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: This course could open
up a range of opportunities, further
training within associated areas, andCity & Guilds 4290 Progression Awardin Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Subject to interview. This course includes
functional Skills and the Edexcel Award
in Personal Development.

Case Study

An amount of theoretical work will be
undertaken in all areas to complement
and reinforce the practical experience.
Functional Skills in Maths, English& IT will be a compulsory part of thecourse along with a Personal andSocial Development Qualification.
Entry Requirements: No formal
qualifications are required for this course,
but all applicants will be required tocomplete a successful interview andpassing an aptitude test with the Course
Tutor. A keen interest in the subject anda clear commitment to the course isnecessary for the student to succeed.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: This course will open up
a range of opportunities for both careerprospects and further training within
associated areas, including Employment
into the industry and City & Guilds
4290 Progression Award in Motor Cycle
Maintenance & Repair. This course includes
functional Skills and the Edexcel Award in
Personal Development.

Perry Barnett
City & Guilds Level 1 inMotor Cycle Maintenance& RepairAlthough this course isoffered at other colleges,
I decided to come to
Chichester. I have madethe right choice as thecourse is really goodand I am learning a lot.
My tutors are really helpful
and it has given me theconfidence to progressto the Level 2 and findwork in a garage. I would
recommend Chichester
College to anyone.

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Choose the right level for you
Entry Level

EL

Level 1

L1

Level 2City & Guilds Foundation
Motor Vehicle (Repair& Maintenance Skills)

City & Guilds
Progression Award
Motor Vehicle(Maintenance & Repair)City & Guilds
Progression Award
Motor Vehicle(Maintenance & Repair)City & Guilds Foundation
Motor Cycle (Repair& Maintenance Skills)

City & Guilds
Progression Award
Motor Cycle(Maintenance & Repair)City & Guilds
Progression Award
Motor Cycle(Maintenance & Repair)

L2

L3

Level 3
City & Guilds
Progression Award
Motor Vehicle(Maintenance & Repair)City & Guilds
Progression Award
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VehicleMaintenance (Motor
Vehicle) L1 T B

Vehicle Maintenance& Repair (Motor
Vehicle) L2 T B

can be carried out in the College’s
automotive workshops.

City & Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate

City & Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate

About the Course: This course
is designed to provide you withboth the theoretical and practicalexperience required to progress
towards employment within theMotor Vehicle industry.

About the Course: This course isdesigned to provide you with both thetheoretical and practical experience
required to progress towards
employment within the Motor Vehicleindustry. This course also provides
the Technical Certificate required byApprentices who are already employedwithin the trade.

Entry Requirements: You should havesuccessfully completed the previous
level Progression Award. You will
also need to complete a successfulinterview with the course tutor andpass an aptitude test. You will need tohave at least Entry Level 2 Functional
Skills in Maths, English and ICT.

During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assessyour knowledge. No work placement
is necessary as all the practical tasks
can be carried out in the College’s
automotive workshops. However,work experience is encouraged.
The course covers all the main areasof the motor vehicle and you will
also study towards Functional
Skills and a Personal and Social
Development qualification.
Entry Requirements: You shouldhave successfully completed afoundation course. You will alsoneed to complete a successfulinterview with the course tutor andpass an aptitude test. Functional
Skills at Entry Level 2 in Maths,
English and IT are also required.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications open up someexciting opportunities for employment
with one of the many local automotive
employers. The local area has a large
number of prestigious franchises
such as Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Aston
Martin, BMW.
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During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assessyour knowledge. No work placement
is necessary as all the practical tasks

Vehicle Maintenance(Motor Cycle) L1 T
City & Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate
About the Course: This course
is designed to provide you withboth the theoretical and practicalexperience required to progress
towards employment within the
motor cycle industry.
During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assess yourknowledge. No work placement isnecessary as all the practical tasks
can be carried out in the College’sMotor Cycle workshops.
The course covers all the mainareas of the Motor Cycle, andThe course covers all the main areasof the motor vehicle.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications open up someexciting opportunities for employment
with one of the many local automotive
employers. The local area has a large
number of prestigious franchises
such as Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Aston
Martin, BMW.
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you will also study towards threefunctional skills and a Personal& Social Development Award.
Entry Requirements: You shouldhave successfully completed afoundation course. You will alsoneed to complete a successfulinterview with the course tutor
and pass an aptitude test. You
will need to have at least Entry
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths,
English and ICT.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications could possibly
open up some exciting opportunities
for employment with one of the many
local motor cycle employers. The
local area has a number of prestigious
franchises such as Ducati, Yamaha,
Honda, Suzuki and Triumph.
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MOTOR VEHICLE & MOTOR CYCLE

Vehicle Maintenanceand Repair (Motor
Cycle) L2 T
City & Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate
About the Course: This course isdesigned to provide you with both thetheoretical and practical experience
required to progress towards
employment within the motor cycle
industry. This course also provides
the Technical Certificate required byApprentices who are already employedwithin the trade.
During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assess yourknowledge. No work placement isnecessary as all the practical tasks canbe carried out in the College’s Motor
Cycle workshops.
The course covers all the main areasof the Motor Cycle.
Entry Requirements: You should havesuccessfully completed the previous
level Progression Award. You will
also need to complete a successfulinterview with the course tutor andpass an aptitude test. You will need tohave at least Entry Level 2 Functional
Skills in Maths, English and ICT.

Vehicle Maintenance& Repair (Motor
Cycle) L3 T

Vehicle Maintenance& Repair (Motor
Vehicle) L3 T B

City & Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate

City and Guilds 4290
VRQ Certificate

About the Course: This course isdesigned to provide you with both thetheoretical and practical experience
required to progress towards
employment within the motor cycle
industry. This course also provides
the Technical Certificate requiredby Advanced Apprentices who are
already employed within the trade.

About the Course: This course isdesigned to provide you with both thetheoretical and practical experience
required to progress towards
employment within the Motor Vehicleindustry. This course also provides
the Technical Certificate requiredby Advanced Apprentices who are
already employed within the trade.

During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assess yourknowledge. No work placement isnecessary as all the practical tasks
can be carried out in the College’sMotor Cycle workshops.

During this course you will build aportfolio of practical and theory tasks.
You will practice and then be assessedon your practical ability. There is also
an external examination to assessyour knowledge. No work placement
is necessary as all the practical tasks
can be carried out in the College’s
automotive workshops.

The course covers all the main areasof the Motor Cycle.

The course covers all the main areasof the motor vehicle.

Entry Requirements: You should havesuccessfully completed the previous
level Progression Award. You will
also need to complete a successfulinterview with the course tutor andpass an aptitude test. You will need tohave at least Entry Level 2 Functional
Skills in Maths, English and ICT.

Entry Requirements: You should havesuccessfully completed a previous level
Progression Award. You will also needto complete a successful interview withthe course tutor and pass an aptitudetest. You will need to have at least
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills in
Maths, English and ICT.

Duration: 1 year, full-time.

Duration: 1 year full-time.

Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications open up someexciting opportunities for employment
with one of the many local motor cycle
employers. The local area has a large
number of prestigious franchises
such as Ducati, Yamaha, Honda,
Suzuki and Triumph.

Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications open up someexciting opportunities for employment
with one of the many local automotive
employers. The local area has alarge number of prestigious franchises
such as Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Aston
Martin, BMW.

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Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Successful completionof these qualifications could possibly
open up some exciting opportunities
for employment with one of the many
local motor cycle employers. The
local area has a number of prestigious
franchises such as Ducati, Yamaha,
Honda, Suzuki and Triumph.
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Our Music courses are very
successful and you can
expect a lively and exciting
experience working withprofessional musicians
in well equipped facilities.
Many former students
are now working as
professional musicians.

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Pop Music L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This course provides anationally recognised vocational qualification
for students keen to pursue the study ofrock and pop music or music technology.
Completing the course will serve as an ideal
preparation for students wishing to continue
their studies on the Level 3 Diploma in
Popular Music or Music Technology.
An introductory certificate in Performance
Skills and additional areas of study
which include:
Creating a Musical Product
Music Industry
Using Computer Systems
used by MusiciansSolo Music Performance
Rehearsal Techniques
Music Performance
Instrument Skills

an instrument and an enthusiasm for music.
Interviews and auditions are essential andwill normally take place during the Spring
and Summer terms. All students will be
asked to demonstrate their instrumental
abilities through the performance of a pieceof their choice and discuss their previous
experience of music.

Case Study

Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: On successful completionof the course students can study a Level
3 Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma in PopularMusic or Music Technology, there is alsoa wide variety of options to study othervocational subjects at Level 3.
MUS115Charlotte Howard
National Awardin Popular MusicAs part of your main course you will also
gain the Edexcel Functional Skills Certificate
in either Information Technology or English.
This will require you to put together a shortportfolio of evidence and sit a test.

The best thing about mycourse is the band practice.
I’m a singer and have now
started to play guitar. I learnt
my harmonies in the band
and I have really improved
my song writing.

The course is full time and runs for a year
starting in September and finishing in June.
Study takes place on Monday, Tuesday andWednesdays and lasts for 17 hours a week
including key skills, tutorial and self directedstudy. The course is based around practicalwork. It is possible to study GCSE Music
alongside this course which takes place
on Wednesday afternoons (extra cost if
over 19).

The sequencing room isgood for mixing your music
after recording with my bandin the college recording
room. I learnt how to mix
down the music to get agreat sound out of my songs.

Course work, assignments and practicaltasks will be assessed throughout the study
year with a Final Major Performance taking
place towards the end of the course.

Being in a band at college andwith the knowledge they havetaught me, I have been more
successful with gigs andpromoting myself. I’m going
to be talking and singing on
Wave105 Radio station soon,
I’m very excited!

During the course it will be possible to playa gig outside of the college at a venue inthe surrounding area, this provides a good
opportunity for students to experience whatlife would be like as a working musician.
Entry Requirements: Students should havea good level of education at GCSE, ideallywith a pass in English, a basic ability to play

Choose the right level for you
L2

Level 2BTEC Diploma
Pop Music

BTEC Diploma
Jazz

L3

Level 3
BTEC Diploma
Music Technology

BTEC Diploma
Pop Music

BTEC Diploma
Jazz

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
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Technology L3 C

Jazz L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: A Jazz course has
been running at Chichester College
for over 25 years and Chichester is still
the only FE College offering a full-timecourse specifically dedicated to thestudy of Jazz.
Students are attracted to study at
Chichester College from all over
the UK and many others come fromoverseas. There is usually a wide
range of ability and experience acrossthe course, as we accept learners of
all ages from 16+ and all learners
co-operate in the formation of bands
and practical groups.
Whilst the bias is towards practicalmusic making, tuition in all aspects of
the African-American tradition is also
provided by a skilled and dedicatedteaching team.
Theoretical studies include Harmonyand Music Theory, Improvisation,
Aural Training, Music in Society,
Keyboard Skills, Performance Practice,
Performance project and Composition.
Students work alongside active
professional musicians learning a rangeof jazz repertoire in bands. These bands
then regularly perform in lunchtime
workshops and at external college gigs.
Course work, assignments and practicaltasks will be assessed throughout
the study year with a Final Major
Performance taking place towards
the end of the course. All learners areprovided with one-to-one instrumental
tuition and have opportunities toperform regularly, as part of thecurriculum, and also at concerts
provided for the wider community.
Entry Requirements: There are noformal entry requirements other than abasic ability on your instrument, and aninterest in jazz. You will be invited to aninterview and an audition. You will be
asked to play or sing two contrastingpieces of your choice, to demonstrate
any reading ability and to have a shortaural test.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Students who havesuccessfully completed the Level 2
Diploma in Jazz can progress onto
our Level 3 Diploma in Jazz.
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BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This is a two year
course designed to give students skills
and knowledge of the various facets
found within the Music Industry to dowith music production. The majorityof the subjects are very practicaland hands on so that students geta more indepth feel to complementthe ‘theoretical’ aspects. Students
are taught skills such as Recording,
Mixing, Mastering, Sequencing andComposing are taught by lecturers
who have broad experiences within the
different areas of the Industry.
In the first year the student will work
towards the Level 3 Diploma (120credits), which is equivalent to 2
A-levels. The successful completion of
the first year course provides students
with the opportunity to continue theirstudies at the college on the Extended
Diploma (Level 3) course (180 credits)
and achieve the equivalent of 3
A-levels and a chance to specialisein their final year.
Course Structure & Content
Examples of some of the Modules
you will cover:
Listening Skills for Musicians
Planning & Delivering Music Products
Music Production Techniques
Sequencing Systems
The Sound and Music Industry
Special Subject Investigation
Composing Musicalso gain the Edexcel Functional
Skills Certificate in either Information
Technology or English. This will require
you to put together a short portfolio ofevidence and sit a test.
Course Delivery
The courses is approximately 16 hours
a week with 18 Units. The delivery ismainly practical and hands on giving
students an opportunity to develop
their skills and explore to find their own
methods. We encourage students todevelop their own skills by encouraging
self-directed study.
Course Assessment
The course is assessed continually
throughout the year with tasks which
gives students the opportunity to
showcase what they have learnt andand identify areas for improvement. The
grading is done on the Pass, Merit andDistinction criteria and these grades
are accumulated in each module andadded to a final score.
Entry Requirements: The minimum
entry is 5 GCSEs (including English)
or a merit at First Diploma level.
However, BTEC recognises previous
experience that may be relevant to thequalification, so this requirement can bewaived for mature students. Interviews
usually take place during the springand summer terms, where you will be
asked to demonstrate an interest andcompetence within the music field.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.

We run industry standard computersin the form of 28 iMacs and 2 Mac Pros
running Logic Pro 9.

Where Next: You will be provided
with the knowledge to move on tohigher education in Music Technology
or begin your own career within theMusic industry.

Additional Functional Skills Certificate
As part of your main course you will

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MUS126MUSICMusic Practice L3 C
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
About the Course: This is a practical course
which focuses on the performance of Rock/Pop Music and the Development of Music
Performance skills. It is equivalent to one
A-level which means when you have finishedthe course you can use it to get a job or abetter job if you are already working. You
can also use it alongside other qualifications
to go into Higher Education. Students are
expected to study a Subsidiary Diploma
alongside other qualifications.
Areas of study include:
Music Performance Techniques
Listening Skills for Musicians
Pop Music in Practice
Entry Requirements: Normally five
GCSEs at grade C or good pass in a
First Diploma (or their equivalent andEnglish) are required. However BTEC
recognises that previous experience
may be a relevant qualification for entry.
Students who do not have a C in English
will be expected to gain the qualification
during the course in order to be eligible
for study at University.
Interviews and auditions are essential andwill normally take place during the Spring/ Summer terms. All students will be asked
to demonstrate their instrumental abilities
through the performance of two contrastingpieces of their choice.
Duration: 1 year, part-time.
Where Next: BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas arevalued by employers and Higher Education
institutions. Students also progress into
careers such as Music Production, Artist
Management and Teaching.

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MUS128Chichester has the Xmas Factor
A capacity crowd watched the College’s Xmas Factor competition.
Seven competitors competed to sing a Christmas song intheir own style in front of a panel of judges in a crowded areaof Coasters Refectory. The show included a solo from lastyear’s winners, Callie Howard and some entertaining dancing
from Year Two dance students.
The winner was Karlijn Denhorder, a Dutch A level student.
Karlijn sang a fantastic version of Mariah Carey’s ‘ All I want
for Christmas is you’ and was selected as the winner after apublic vote and the judges final decision. She won a chequefor £125 and the runner up won £50.

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Pop Music L3 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This is a twoyear intensive course which is aimed
at students who wish to further
develop their practical and theoreticalknowledge of popular music. In the firstyear the student will work towards theLevel 3 Diploma (120 credits), which isequivalent to 2 A-levels. The successful
completion of the first year course
provides students with the opportunity
to continue their studies at the college
on the Extended Diploma (Level 3)course (180 credits) and achieve theequivalent of 3 A-levels and a chanceto specialise in their final year.
Core Units:Music and Society - This unit explores
how music interacts with society andhow politics, finances andconsumers affect popular music
Music Project - This unit develops
the student’s understanding of what
is required to put on a live music
event, work towards it and perform
in a major public performance inthe final term
The Sound and Music Industry.
This unit develops the student’s
knowledge of the workings andstructures of the Music Industry
Additional Units:
Aural Perception Skills
Live Music Workshop

Jazz L3 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: A Jazz course has
been running at Chichester College forover 25 years and Chichester is still the
only FE College offering a full-time course
specifically dedicated to the study of Jazz.
Students are attracted to study at
Chichester College from all over
the UK and many others come fromoverseas. There is usually a wide
range of ability and experience acrossthe course, as we accept learnersof all ages from 16+ and all learners
co-operate in the formation of bands
and practical groups.
Course Structure & Content
Whilst the bias is towards practicalmusic making, tuition in all aspects of
the African-American tradition is also
provided by a skilled and dedicatedteaching team.
Theoretical studies include Harmonyand Music Theory, Improvisation,

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Music Performance Techniques
Music Production Techniques
Music Theory and Harmony
Pop Music in Practice
The Functional Music Keyboa
Working and Developing as aMusical Ensemble - Student’s
work towards developing theirband through regular practices
Sequencing Systems & Techniques
Additional Functional Skills Certificate
As part of your main course you will
also gain the Edexcel Functional
Skills Certificate in either Information
Technology or English. This will require
you to put together a short portfolio ofevidence and sit a test.

through the performance of twocontrasting pieces of their choice.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: There are now a very
wide range of degree and HND courses
in Popular/Commercial Music, Music
Technology and the Music industry as
well as our Professional Diploma in
Popular Music. The Level 3 Diploma
fulfils entry requirements to thesehigher level course.

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Entry Requirements: Normally 5
GCSEs at grade C or a merit gradein a First Diploma (or their equivalentand English) are required. However,
BTEC recognises that previous
experience may be a relevant
qualification for entry to thecourse. Students need to be able
to demonstrate a playing ability
equivalent to grade 5 standard to
be assessed at interview. Students
who do not have a C in English will
be expected to gain the qualification
through the course in order to beeligible for study at University.
Interviews and auditions are essential.
All students will be asked todemonstrate their instrumental abilities

Aural Training, Music in Society,
Keyboard Skills, Performance Practice,
Performance project and Composition.
Course Delivery
Students work alongside active
professional musicians learning a
range of jazz repertoire in bands.
These bands then regularly perform
in lunchtime workshops and at
external college gigs.
Course Assessment
Course work, assignments andpractical tasks will be assessed
throughout the study year with a
Final Major Performance taking place
towards the end of the course.
Work Experience
All learners are provided with
one-to-one instrumental tuitionand have opportunities to perform
regularly, as part of the curriculum,
and also at concerts provided forthe wider community.
Entry Requirements: Normally five
GCSEs at grade C or a merit grade ina First Diploma (or their equivalent andEnglish) are required. However, BTEC
recognises that previous experience
may be a relevant qualification forentry to the course. Students need
to be able to demonstrate a playing
ability equivalent to grade 5 standard
to be assessed at interview. Students
who do not have a C in English will
be expected to gain the qualification
through the course in order to beeligible for study at University.
Interviews and auditions are essential.
All students will be asked todemonstrate their instrumental abilities
through the performance of twocontrasting pieces of their choice.
Duration: 1 or 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: There are now a very
wide range of degree and HND courses
in Popular/ Commercial Music, Music
Technology and the Music industry
as well as our Professional Diploma
in Popular Music. The Level 3 Diploma
fulfils entry requirements to thesehigher level.

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College Band Plays Blues on the FarmIn late June, Chichester College band ‘Greenfeet’
delighted crowds at Blues on the Farm with afusion of reggae, jazz, blues and ska. The band
performed originals including ‘Cold Blooded
Lover’ and covers such as ‘Hey Joe’ by Hendrix.
All the students in Greenfeet are on the National
Certificate in Popular Music course, and were reallyexcited at having the opportunity to showcase
their music at the festival. Matt Summerfield, whoplays keyboards in the band said “It was a massive
personal achievement playing at Blues on the Farmand a really exciting experience!”
Following their success as Blues on the Farm,
Greenfeet are planning to do more gigs andstart recording an album.

121Performing Arts at Chichester has
established a reputation for excellence.
There are courses at all levels andstudents of whatever ability will findsupport, encouragement andguidance to help them achieve
their full potential. Our courses
provide progression routes
into training, employment,
further and higher education.

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PERFORMING ARTSThis will require you to put together a shortportfolio of evidence and sit a test.

Dance L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: The Level 2 Diploma
in Performing Arts (Dance) offers a wide
selection of specialist dance units providing abroad base in dance training and education.
Students will have the opportunity to
combine both practical and theory ina creative environment which will allow
for development as a ‘thinking’ dancer.
Students will begin by completing theNCFE in Performing Arts (Dance) in week
10 of the academic year and then progress
on to the Level 2 Diploma course.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in
Performing Arts (Dance) is a 60-credit and
360 guided learning hour qualification
which consist of:Core Units
Working in the Performing Arts Industry
Professional Development in the
Performing Arts Industry
Performing Arts Production Process
Performing Dance
Specialist Units
The Development of Dance
Contemporary Dance
Jazz Dance
Additional Functional Skills Certificate
As part of your main course you will also
gain the Edexcel Functional Skills Certificate
in either Information Technology or English.

Course Delivery
The delivery of the course will be heavily
practically including technique classes andcreative workshops. It will also include thekeeping of log books/journals, note-taking,research, discussion, essays, group projects,
theatre trips, video analysis plus otherapproaches taken by individual tutors. The
unit content will often dictate the delivery.
Entry Requirements: You are required
to attend an interview/audition and areencouraged to have GCSE English andMaths at grade C - D plus some otherpasses. Some experience and interestin the Performing Arts is essential. It is
possible to take GCSEs alongside thiscourse. Those without formal qualifications
will be considered on their merit. Students
who achieve a grade D or below will needto take an English class alongside the First
Diploma course.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Opportunities exist for
progression to: BTEC Extended Diploma
in Performing Arts (Dance) and other
Level 3 courses. Plus further Professional
Training, Community Arts Work, Small
Scale Touring, Arts Administration andTechnical Theatre Operations.

L2E

PFA164

Case Study

Sami Goulding
National Diploma in Dance
At school I did a GCSE
in Dance and wanted aCollege within travelling
distance each day. Even
though I spend two hours
each way on the train,
Chichester has the best
reputation for dance inthe area.
I like the fact that you’retreated as an adult and thatyour teachers respect youropinions. I’m doing what I
love, every day, dancing!
I just want a career in dance.

Choose the right level for you
Level 2

L2

L3Level 3

BTEC Diploma
Dance

BTEC Diploma
Dance

BTEC Diploma
ActingBTEC Diploma
Acting

ISTD Diploma
Dance Instruction

BTEC HNC
Intensive Acting

L4

Level 4BTEC HNC
Dance

BTEC HNC
Intensive Acting

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PERFORMING ARTS

Dance L3 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: The Extended
Diploma in Dance is equivalent tothree A-levels and will develop yourcurrent levels of skill and introduce
you to new areas of dance. The course
aims to develop the artistic, creative,
technical and professional skills that adancer needs in order to fully prepare
for a varied and high-level career inthe Dance Industry.
Your course will include a rangeof dance disciplines including
Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz and Tap
as well as choreographic, creative,
professional and historical studies. You
will have the opportunity to combine
theory and practice in an exciting andstimulating way, developing yourself as
an individual artist as well as gaining asound understanding of a professional
practice in the dance world.

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The Extended Diploma is theequivalent to three A-levels and isrecognised by all universities andvocational training centres.

experience on all dance courses.
We recommend that you budget
approximately £100 for theatre trips
during each year of study.

Additional Functional Skills Certificate
As part of your main course you will
also gain the Edexcel Functional
Skills Certificate in either Information
Technology or English. This will require
you to put together a short portfolio ofevidence and sit a test.

Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including
English at grade C or above. Merit
grade in a related subject at BTECFirst Diploma or GNVQ Level
Practical performance experienceand commitment is also very
important and will be taken strongly
into accountAll students will be invited for interview
and audition

Course Delivery
The delivery of the course will be heavily
practically including technique classes
and creative workshops. It will also
include the keeping of log books/journals,
note-taking, research, discussion, essays,
group projects, theatre trips, video
analysis plus other approaches taken
by individual tutors. The unit content
will often dictate the delivery.
Additional Costs
Regular theatre trips to see a variety
of dance will be arranged and area fundamental part of the learning

Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Opportunities exist for
progression to further professional
training, Higher Education, Community
Arts Work, Small Scale Touring
Companies and Arts Management& Administration.
PFA162

PERFORMING ARTS

Dance Instruction L3 C
ISTD Diploma

Case Study

About the Course: This is a part-time
professional dance Level 3 course which
can be combined with study on otherprogrammes providing a theoretical andpractical foundation to teach dance.
The course will focus on Ballet, Modern
and Tap Dance covered through six units:
Unit 1 - Observation & Understandingof Learning Techniques
Unit 2 - Promotion of Health & Safety
in Dance
Unit 3 - Intermediate practical examinationin relevent genre
Assessment will be through teacher
observation in class, portfolio and external
assessment by ISTD.
It is possible to enrol on the Individual
units for the ISTD and/or follow a Distance
Learning Programme.
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs Grade
C or higher plus ISTD qualification at
Intermediate Level or above.
Duration: 2 years, part-time.
Where Next: This qualification (DDI) is thefirst stage of a fully accredited Professional
Teaching Career Path in Dance, recognised
in Dance schools throughout the country.
It can also form a valuable qualification
alongside other Level 3 courses for
progression to higher education or
specialist dance schools.
PFA151

Helene Davies
BTEC Award
in Stage Management
This course gives me an all
round experience working
on lighting, costumes,
props and building sets.
I’ve even performed onstage at Chichester’s
Minerva Theatre as Miss
Adelaide in Guys and Dolls.
In May I led Chichester
College’s winning stage
crew in the regional finalsof Rock Challenge at
Portsmouth Guildhall.
I’m thrilled to have been
selected to go to RADA in
September to study Stage
Management and Technical
Theatre, which hopefully
will lead to me eventuallyfulfilling my ambition to
become a stage manager
in the West End.
I’ve learnt a lot at College,
drawing on the experienceof my tutors and gaining
valuable practical experienceof productions.

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PERFORMING ARTS

Dance L4 C
BTEC HNC
About the Course: This course is
run as a professional dance company
to emphasise practical and vocational
skills within the Performing Arts.
As members of our undergraduate
dance company, you will workwithin a schedule that emulates
that of a professional company,
taking daily advanced level classes incontemporary, classical ballet and jazz.
You will research, create and direct
work for the company, and engage
with professional choreographers.
Throughout the year you will develop
teaching skills and strategies andgain experience in leading danceworkshops. The company willconduct a national tour providing theexperience of performing in a diverseand challenging repertory. You will beassessed continuously throughout theyear using a mixture of class work,
practical projects, performancesand portfolios, and while much of thework is of a practical nature, there

is also a need for supporting reflection,
research and evaluation.
This programme will allow you to gain
knowledge, understanding and skills
in dance and prepare you for a variety
of progression routes. The Sussex
Vocational Progression Agreement
guarantees a selection interview
to learners in Sussex with relevant
NVQs, or professional or academic
qualifications at level three.
Key themes throughout the course
Technique Classes (Classical Ballet,
Jazz Dance and Contemporary
Dance Development)
Historical & Contemporary Studies
Research
Professional Practice
Process & Production
Company Project
Additional costs
You will need:A black leotard, a pair of black Jazz
trousers (these should be slim fitting),
pink ballet tights, soft toed balletshoes , a pair of jazz boots or shoes
Regular theatre trips to see a variety
of dance will be arranged and are afundamental part of the learning

Acting L2 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: This course
offers an exciting opportunity forstudents of all ages, backgrounds
and educational achievements to
get an introduction to Acting andthe world of theatre.
The course will give you acting
experience as well as a range of otherwork designed to help you understandhow theatre works and develop youressential background knowledge.
Team work is an essential part ofacting and there is an emphasis on
developing your ability to work as
part of a team throughout the course.
Also important is helping you todevelop a positive attitude to workand an ability to assess your own
personal achievements.
All students must pass all of thesix units to gain this qualification:
Performing Arts Business
Performing Arts Production Process
Understanding Drama
Performing Scripted Plays
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experience. We recommend thatyou budget approximately £100 fortheatre trips during each year of study
Entry Requirements:
Audition
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS points
but with appropriate experience will beconsidered on their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential for all
students for whom English is not thefirst language
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: This qualification provides
an excellent preparation both for
employment in the Performing Arts
industries and for specialist training.
You will also be sufficiently qualified
to enter Year Two of an appropriate
honours degree course at Chichester
University and Roehampton University.
PFA150UCAS Code: HNC/PADa 005W
PLEASE SEE PAGE 29 FOR APPLICATION DETAILSYou will also take an NCFE course
as a foundation qualification.
The course will also include Key Skills
which will help you gain importantqualifications if you intend to progress
to a level 3 course (i.e. Level 3 Diplomain Acting).
Entry Requirements: All candidates
are required to attend an interview/audition, and are encouraged tohave GCSE English and Maths at
grade C - D plus some other passes.
Some experience and interest in
the Performing Arts is essential. It is
possible to take GCSEs alongside
this course. Those without formal
qualifications will be considered on
their merit. Students who achieve a
grade D or below will need to takean English class alongside the First
Diploma course.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: Opportunities exist for
progression to BTEC Level 3 Diplomain Acting and other Level 3 courses
or further professional training. There
may also be the possibility of moving
into roles within the profession suchas backstage.
PFA161PERFORMING ARTS

Acting L3 C
BTEC Diploma
About the Course: The Extended
Diploma in Acting is a vocational
programme equivalent to 3 A-levels
that will develop your current levels ofskill and introduce you to new areasof drama. The emphasis of the course
is on learning by doing, developinga practical understanding of theperforming arts in a broad sense.
The Diploma enables students tofollow a workshop and productionbased course that aims to give thema basic grounding in the process of
performance and production.
Year 1
Principals of Acting
Contemporary Theatre Performance
Applying Acting Styles
Performing Arts Business
Voice for the Actor
Performing to an Audience
Drama Improvisation
Performing with Masks
Performance Workshop
Rehearsing & Devising Plays
Year 2
There will be an opportunity to
specialise in the second year but
all students will study the HistoricalContext of Performance, Classical
Theatre, Auditions for Actors,
Directing Theatre and Approaches
to Directing Theatre.
Additional Functional Skills Certificate
As part of your main course you will
also gain the Edexcel Functional
Skills Certificate in either Information
Technology or English. This will require
you to put together a short portfolioof evidence and sit a test.
Course Delivery
The delivery of the course will
be practically based, but yourcontributions/submissions will include
the following: Logbooks, Scrapbooks,
Note Taking, Research, Discussion,
Essays, Group Projects, Individual
Work and Theatre Trips.

Intensive
Acting L3 L4 C
BTEC HNC
About the Course: This course is
aimed at students who have the talentand potential to enter the world ofProfessional Theatre, or who wish todevelop their professional performanceskills for entry to Drama School.
You will study different Theatre Styles
and participate in several Major
Productions during the year which
may include a Children’s Play, a
Shakespeare Play, and a devised
piece. Classes will include; Text Study,
Voice & Speech, Movement andNaturalistic Acting.
As this is an advanced course, there
is an expectation that students willapproach their studies in a rigorous,
analytical and reflective way.
Visits to the theatre, both locallyand in London are required.

Course Assessment
Students will undertake a varietyof assessment projects throughout
the two years including solo andgroup projects. Students will
rehearse and perform in major
projects and productions at theRiverside Theatre.
Additional Costs
Students should budget for about £100for each year towards Theatre Trips.
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including
English at grade C or above
Merit grade in a related subject at
BTEC First Diploma or GNVQ Level
and English GCSE grade C or above
or English Literacy Level 2
Practical performance experienceand commitment is also very
important and will be taken strongly
into accountAll students will be invited forinterview and audition
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: Opportunities exist for
progression to further professional
training, Higher Education, Community
Arts Work, Small Scale Touring
Companies and Arts Management &Administration. Successful graduates
have gained places at several top
drama schools and university.
PFA163All students will receive a College
Level 4 certificate.
Entry Requirements:
Audition
We normally ask for a minimumof 160 UCAS points
All students will be interviewed
Mature students without UCAS points
but with appropriate experience will beconsidered on their individual merit
GCSE English at grade C or above
IELTS 6.0 in English is essential for all
students for whom English is not thefirst language
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: The acting profession isa notoriously difficult and competitive
one, and only those students withtalent and considerable reserves ofenergy, dedication and determination
are likely to succeed.
The next step for the majority of students
will be entry to drama schools.
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Courses provide students with a good grounding for progression
to study a science based course at university or to progress
into a chosen profession. Our facilities include sciencelaboratories that provide the opportunities for developmentof practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge.
Our students are well supported by experienced
colleagues who deliver to help you gain thequalifications you need to achieve
your goals.

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SCIENCE

Physical &Natural Science L3 C

Applied Science(Forensics) L3 C

HAVA Access to Higher
Education Diploma

Edexcel BTEC
Extended Diploma

About the Course: This course provides
the best possible preparation for study
on undergraduate science degrees. This
university style course allows students
to study two core sciences from Biology,
Chemistry or Physics, together with
Information Technology and Study Skills
for Scientists. Well known and respectedby university admissions tutors, the uniquecontent of this long established course
allows learners to study toward 60 level
3 credits from core sciences. Students
at Chichester benefit from the college’s
excellent links with the University ofPortsmouth and are well supported throughthe process of applying to university.

About the Course: This course teaches
students core science within the applied
context of forensic science and crime scene
investigation. The Extended Diploma isstudied over two years (Diploma in Year1) and is equivalent to three full A-levels.
Exciting specialist units include Forensic
Photography, Criminal Psychology, Road
Traffic Accident Investigation and Forensic
Fire Investigation. Learners may combine
this course with one AS/A-level subject
depending on career aims and academic
background. For example, students wishing
to study Forensic Science or Forensic
Biology at degree level may wish tocombine this course with a Science
A-level or an A-level in Law.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal
entry qualifications. Your suitability for thecourse will assessed at interview. If you do
not possess grade A* – C Maths and English
GCSEs (or equivalent) you will be required
to enrol on GCSE classes in order to gain
the necessary entrance qualifications foran undergraduate science degree (at yourown cost).
Duration: 1 year (mid September – June),full-time. You must be prepared to study atcollege for 15 hours each week with lecturesand practical sessions commencing at
9.15am and finishing at 4.15pm.
Where Next: Successful completion of thecourse to a high standard allows students
to gain places on most undergraduate
degrees in science. Many students haveprogressed to Universities all over thiscountry and abroad. Recent graduatesfrom the course at Chichester have secured
places on BSc Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Environmental Science, Marine Sciences,
Pharmacy and Biomedical Science degrees.
Some students choose not to go on tohigher education and use the Accesscourses to improve their employment
opportunities and/or enter into vocationalcourses at a college of further education.

Case Study

Alternatively students may wish to use
their Diploma to pursue a career as a
Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) or
laboratory technician.
Entry Requirements: You will normally
have one of the following:
Minimum 5 GCSEs A*- C including
English, Maths and Science
A BTEC First Diploma or Intermediate
GNVQ at Merit grade plus C grade at
GCSE Maths
The Extended Diploma uses two A-level
matrix slots.
Duration: Day, part-time.
Where Next: Competition for jobs in
Forensic Science is intense and it issometimes advisable to progress to
University before seeking employment inthis field. However, this course teaches
applied scientific laboratory techniquesthat provide useful transferable skills formany industries. Students will also learn
the importance of keeping accurate records
and will develop their IT and presentation
skills. A science degree is not a prerequisite
for working in some areas of Forensic
Science, for example as a Scenes Of Crime
Officer (SOCO) working with the Police.

SCI009Joely Mead
A-levels in Human Biology& Chemistry
I wanted to come to
Chichester College as
it’s easy to get to, it’sa nice campus and it
gives you the chance tomeet a variety of people.
Chichester also offeredme Human Biology which
I couldn’t do at school.
The course is varied,interesting, fun and relevant
and I really enjoy it.
My tutors are very helpful
and friendly and always
there when I need them.
I would really recommend
anyone to come here.

SCI043Choose the right level for you
L3

Level 3
Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma
Applied Science (Forensics)

HAVA Access to Higher Education Diploma
Physical & Natural Science

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Sport, Physical Education and PublicServices courses are designed withenjoyment in mind, and offer a diverse
range of sporting, team building andchallenging activities. They develop all
the necessary skills, knowledge andunderstanding of the recreation, leisureand public services area.

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PUBLICSERVIVES

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SPORT, PE & PUBLIC SERVICESSport L1 C

Sport L2 C

City & Guilds
Diploma / NCFE

Edexcel BTEC Diploma

About the Course: This course aims todevelop student awareness of sports andthe leisure industry. The programme will
involve students participating in practicalsports and activities as well as gaining
knowledge of the sports industry.
Students will achieve:
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Sports& Leisure
NCFE Level 1 Sport & Leisure Studies
Subjects include:
Sports & Leisure Industry
Customer Care
Health & Safety
Understanding the Human Body
Planning Sports Sessions
Sports Coaching
Exercise & Fitness
Both qualifications require portfolios to
be built which will include assignments
and observations.
All students will have the opportunity toparticipate in a range of additonal courses
such as:Basic First Aid
TAG Rugby Award
FA Level 1 Coaching Course
BOCCIA Leaders Award
Community Sports Leader Award
Entry Requirements: GCSEs passes D - G.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: On successful completionof this qualification students can consider
entering Level 2 Activity Leadership, Level
2 BTEC Diploma or progress onto theapprenticeship programme.

Case Study

About the Course: This course is madeup of seven units. The student will havethe option to either study sport or golf. The
course is a mixture of class based theory
and practical experience. Students will needto complete assignments for all seven units
to successfully achieve the full diploma.
Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs grade
A - C or a related Level 1 Qualification.
Must have an interest in practical sport
as well as developing an understandingof the sports industry or the outdoor
education industry.”
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: BTEC National Extended
Diploma Level 3.

Michael Hobbs
NCFE in Outdoor Industry

SPO171

Sport L3 C
Edexcel BTEC Certificate
About the Course: This is part of the A-level
Provision and is Year 2 of the Edexcel BTEC
Subsidiary Diploma in Sport Level 3.
Based over 34 weeks the course is split into
six units covering areas such as: Training& Fitness, Sports Coaching, Working withChildren. The award could lead onto a
Degree in Sport or Higher National diploma.
Entry Requirements: Edexcel BTEC
Subsidiary Diploma in Sport Level 3.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: You can progress into workor onto a higher level course.

SPO173
SPO174The best thing about thiscourse is taking part in
the practical sessions togain experimental learning,for example learning how
to navigate around in
Dartmoor and how to put
up with rough weather!
My tutors help me withmy grammar and what
information to include
or not to include. I use
learning support and thestudent access centre
facilities to help me withmy course.
This course has helped me
gain the confidence I need
to apply for jobs teachingactivities to groups of any
age, ability or confidence
level. It has also given me
the confidence I need togive one to one support
to children and adults withlearning difficulties andother special needs.

Choose the right level for you
Level 1

L1

L2

Level 2City & Guilds Diploma / NCFE
Sport

Edexcel BTEC Diploma
Sport

Activity Leadership

NCFE
Uniformed Services

Certificate
Football Coaching

Edexcel BTEC Diploma
Public Services

Coaching, Teaching &Instructing in Football

L3

Level 3
Edexcel BTEC Certificate
Sport

OCN AccessSport Studies

Edexcel BTEC
Subsidiary Diploma
Sport

NCFE Certificate
Entry to the
Uniformed Services

Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma
Sport
Uniformed Public Services

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Sport L3 C

Edexcel BTEC
Subsidiary Diploma

Edexcel BTEC
Extended Diploma

About the Course: Based over 34 weeks
the course is split into six units covering
areas such as: Training & Fitness, Sports
Coaching, Working with Children. The
award could lead onto a Degree in Sportor Higher National diploma.

About the Course: The National Diploma istheory based course with practical aspects
included. Topics such as Psychology,
anatomy and physiology, coaching andfitness & training are studied. The course
is assessed by written assignments,
presentations and practical observation.
Students will be expected to develop
independent study skills and meet deadlines.

Entry Requirements: By Interview
and College Assessment.
Duration: Day, part-time(part of A-level provision).
Where Next: Any sport/physical education
based degree at university. Careers such
as Personal Training, Teacher of Physical
Education, Fitness Instructor, Sports
Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports
Coaching etc.
SPO170Case Study

Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A - C including English
Language & Science
First Diploma in Sport (merit) withGCSE English Language A - C
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Any sport/physical education
based degree at university. Careers such
as Personal Training, Teacher of Physical
Education, Fitness Instructor, Sports
Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports
Coaching etc.
SPO169Chris Marriot
First Diploma
in Public Services
My time on the course has
enabled me to participate
in lots of activities that
otherwise I would nothave been able to do being
confined to a wheelchairsince I was 5 years old.
I have Abseiled; climbed;
built a raft and stacked
crates, not forgetting‘Escape and Evasion’.
Believe me that takes somedoing from where I’m sat!
My lessons are supported
by additional support whichhelps me to achieve all thatis required academically.
As a group, when out ofclass we pride ourselves
on being in a team, mygroup and me overcome
any obstacle that might bein my way. We climbed Pen
y Fan in 2010 – a 3,000 ft
mountain in South Walesfor the Joshua SkinnerMemorial Fund, my groupand me in my ‘Chair’.
I have found that the College
has entirely embraced
me as an individual andI have all that I need toaccommodate my needs
whilst on my course. My
group are very supportiveand I feel I enlighten themon the difficulties of adisabled person.

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SPORT, PE & PUBLIC SERVICES

FootballCoaching L2 C
Certificate
About the Course: This is the firstyear of a two-year course. The firstyear will consist of NVQ Activity
Leadership, Level 1 Coaching FootballAward, Basic First Aid and CSLA. The
course is suitable for students whowish to pursue a career in football.
The course is practically based andinvolves knowledge of the game,developing personal football skills
and practical coaching practice.
The second year will progress students
to enable them to develop Coaching,
Teaching and Instructing Skills.
Entry Requirements: At least 16 yearsof age before 1st September on yearof entry. A high standard of football isessential, assessment of skills level will
be compulsory and 2 GCESs A - C.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: First Diploma in Sport,
Coaching, Teaching & Instructing in
Football Level 2, National Diploma in
Sport (depending in GCSE grades andcompletetion of above course).
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SPORT, PE & PUBLIC SERVICES

Coaching, Teaching& Instructing in
Football L2 C
About the Course: The course
is suitable for students who wish
to pursue a career in football. It
is practically based and involves
knowledge of the game, developing
personal football skills and practicalcoaching practice.
Students will also study first aid,coaching awards and an officiating
qualification in addition to the NVQ.
All students must have access toa football club/team to be able tocomplete practical assessments
and portfolio building.

Activity
Leadership L2 C

Uniformed
Services L1 C

About the Course: This course isa great “stepping-stone” to prepare
sports students for level 3 courses via
formal lectures, practical sessions,demonstrations, written work andteamwork - where peer-learning is
encouraged. It provides students withresearch and portfolio building skills
as well as giving participants a broad
opportunity to gain practical coachingskills through work experience andopportunities that facilitate qualifications
looked for in the leisure industry.

NCFE

Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs A - D
and experience of a variety of practicalsports, either team or individual.

Entry Requirements:
At least 16 years of age before
1st September on year of entry
A high standard of football isessential, assessment of skills
level will be compulsory
2 GCESs A - C
NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadershipis desirable

Duration: Full-time.

Duration: Full-time.

Sports Studies L3 C

Where Next: Onto a Level 3 course
or work in the sports / football industry.

OCN Access

SPO133

Where Next: Work in outdoor
education, activity holidays or
onto a higher level course.
SPO108About the Course: The course
enables students to develop theirunderstanding in three main areas;
anatomy and physiology, sociologyof sport and sports psychology
whilst incorporating study, researchand seminar skills. It also prepares
students with the knowledge and skills
needed to progress onto University.
Entry Requirements: Mature entry(19+) by interview and application form.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Sports Studies degree
at University.

L3E

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SPO057

About the Course: This course
aims to develop student awarenessof uniformed services and what
is required to join them. The
programme will involve students
visiting services establishments,
mock entry assessments, researchingdifferent job opportunities andpersonal development.
As part of this qualification students
will also be involved in the College
army cadets.
Students will achieve:
NCFE Level 1 Uniformed Services
BTEC Certificate in Teamwork& Personal Skills for Cadets
Subjects include:
Map Reading
Job Opportunities
in Uniformed Services
Health & Fitness
Outdoor activities
Both qualifications require portfolios to
be built which will include assignments
and observations.
All students will have the opportunity
to participate in a range of additionalcourses such as:
Basic First Aid
TAG Rugby Award
Fire Fighting Certificate
Entry Requirements: GCSEs pass D - G.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: On successful
completion of this qualification
students can consider entering
NCFE Level 2 Uniformed Services
or BTEC Diploma.
BUS309

SPORT, PE & PUBLIC SERVICES

Entry to the Uniformed
Services L3 C

Uniformed PublicServices L3 C

NCFE Certificate

Edexcel BTEC
Extended Diploma

About the Course: The NCFE in
Uniformed Services will develop students’
understanding of Public Service life, fitness
and training, leadership skills and outdoor
activities. The course will be suitable forstudents who want to achieve a Level 3
qualification in one academic year and who
would like to develop an understandingof public services through a practical
approach. All students will need to beprepared for overnight camping trips,
walking and expedition trips as part of thecourse; the cost of these trips will be given
to you during induction week.
Entry Requirements: three GCSE’s A - C.
Successful completion of the First Diploma
Public Services or Sport.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Any of the Public Services
i.e. Fire Services, Army, Navy etc.
BUS209Public Services L2 C
Edexcel BTEC Diploma
About the Course: Public Services isideal for anyone wanting a career in theservices. You will study a range of units
including: The Public Services; PublicServices Skills; Public Services Fitness;
Adventurous Activities and the PublicServices; Expedition Skills; Driving and its
relationship to the Public Services. This
Programme will include trips and overnight
excursions and a wide range of guest
speakers from the services will support
the student experience.

Case Study

About the Course: The National Diploma
in Public Services will cover a wide rangeof subjects for example; human behaviour,law, understanding the public services,
understanding discipline, outdoor activities
and health and fitness. The course istheory based with some practical aspects
included. The course is designed toequip students with the knowlegde,
understanding and skills required forsuccess in future employment in theservices. The programme will include trips
and overnight excursions and a wide rangeof guest speakers from the services will
support the student experience.
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs A-C Including English
First Diploma in Public Services/Sportand GCSE English A - C (merit)
An interest in pursuing a career in the
Public Services
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Any of the Public Services
i.e. Fire Services, Army, Navy etc.

L3E

SPO316

Georgie Scears
NCFE in Outdoor Industry
The best thing about thiscourse is the opportunity
I’ve had to gain othernational governing awards
within the programme, andthe experience you gain on
the residential trips.
My tutors help and support
me by covering each unit
and outlining them well.
If it’s needed they provide
additional support, andare always available tohelp and you with yourindividual issues.
This course will open up
lots of opportunities in theoutdoor industry.

Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs A - C or
NCFE Level 1 Foundation in Uniformed
Services and an interest in pursuing acareer in the Public Services.
Duration: Full-time.
Where Next: Edexcel BTEC National
Diploma in Public Services Level 3. Any of
the Public Services ie. Fire Services, Army,
Navy etc.

L2E

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Travel & Tourism offer awide range of courses
which can lead toemployment within theindustry or onto higher
level courses. Our staff
are industry qualified
and we operate aCollege Travel Agency
offering a range ofservices including
discounted air
travel for students.

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Travel & Tourism L1 C

Travel & Tourism L2 C

City & Guilds
Introductory Diploma

Extended Certificate
Edexcel BTEC Diploma

About the Course: This course is provided
for students who wish to work in the travel
and tourism industry and enables them toprogress on to the First Diploma in Travel &Tourism. Assessment is carried out throughwritten and practical assignments.

About the Course: This course offers anin depth insight into different aspects of theTravel and Tourism industry which offers aninteresting, rewarding career for students.
Assessment is carried out through written
and practical assignments.

Entry Requirements: An interest in
travel and tourism industry, 2 GCSEs
at grade D - G.

Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grades A - D.

Duration: Full-time.

Where Next: Progression to study a
BTEC Diploma, Level 3 qualification or
employment in the tourism industry.

Where Next: Edexcel Level 2 in Travel& Tourism for those who wish to continue
their education or into employment.

Case Study

Duration: Full-time.

Extended Certificate: LET137

LET123

Edexcel BTEC Diploma: LET137

Jade PerryBTEC in Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism L3 C

Travel & Tourism L3 C

Edexcel Extended Diploma

Edexcel Diploma

About the Course: This course provides theopportunity to study a wide range of units
related to the Travel & Tourism sector in
one year. It is particularly suited to those who
might be interested in working in that sector
or who are already in related employment
but wish to gain a Level 3 qualification.

About the Course: This course provides theopportunity to study a wide range of units
related to the Travel and Tourism sector in
one year. It is particularly suited to those who
might be interested in working in that sector
or who are already in related employment
but wish to gain a Level 3 qualification.

You will develop Functional skills, undertake
work placements in the College Travel Agency
and/or an external organisation and have theopportunity to participate in visits, residential
and vocational projects with local employers.

Students will develop their Functional
Skills, undertake work placements in theCollege Travel Agency and/or an externalorganisation and have the opportunity
to participate in visits, residential andvocational projects with local employers.

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 5
GCSE passes at grade C or above, including
English and Maths, or completion of arecognised alternative qualification such as
Level 2 Diploma at merit or distinction level.
Students without these formal qualifications
but with employment experience andenthusiasm will also be considered. All
candidates will be interviewed before anoffer of a place on the course is made.
Duration: 2 years, full-time.
Where Next: The BTEC Extended Diploma
offers a pathway to employment or as entry
to Higher Study at University on Degree/HND
programmes. It is equivalent to three A-levels.

Entry Requirements: A minimum of 5 GCSE
passes at Grade C or above, including
English and Maths, or completion of arecognised alternative qualification suchas First Diploma at merit or distinction level.
Students without these formal qualifications
but with employment experience andenthusiasm will also be considered. All
candidates will be interviewed before anoffer of a place on the course is made.
Duration: 1 year, full-time.
Where Next: The Diploma offers a pathway
to employment or entry to the second year of
the Diploma. It is equivalent to two A-levels.

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LET138The lecturers are really
supportive and I’ve enjoyedthe course. With the GCSEs
I have I wouldn’t havebeen able to progress but
this course has allowed
me to take my learning
to a higher level. The
College is so friendly andyou meet people fromall walks of life includinginternational students. We
have Japanese and Latvian
students in my class.
I’ve really enjoyed my timeat Chichester College.

FOR MORE
COURSES
Please refer to ourPart-time Prospectus
for more details onother courses weoffer including:■ Airline Cabin Crew
■ Airport Passenger■ Services Agents■ Customer Service■ Resort Representatives

Choose the right level for you
Level 1City & Guilds Introductory Diploma
Travel & Tourism

L1

Level 2
Edexcel BTEC Diploma
Travel & Tourism

L2

L3

Level 3
Edexcel Diploma
Travel & Tourism

Edexcel Extended Diploma
Travel & Tourism

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COURSE FEES &FINANCIAL INFO
Course Fees
16-18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS

Home students who are under 19 at the beginning of thecourse do not pay tuition or exam fees for the majority ofcourses (see below for more details). However, if you haveto re-sit any exams you will be required to pay the examfee.
You may need to pay for equipment and materials relevant
to your course. You will be told about this when you cometo College for your interview.
The following are examples of the types of courses which
are not free to students who are under 19:
Short courses (eg 1 day management courses etc.)
Leisure courses (eg creative crafts, languages etc.)
Higher Education courses (eg HNC, HND etc)
Professional qualifications (eg AAT, ILEX CIMA etc)
Please ring Admissions on (01243) 786321 if you would likemore information on the fees for a particular course.

19+ STUDENTS
Government policy is that students who are 19 andover contribute to the cost of their course. Fees will beannounced in the spring term of 2011 and will be available
on the College website.

EXCEPTIONS FOR
19+ STUDENTS
You may not have to pay tuition
or exam fees if you are:Over 19, a home student and inreceipt of income based benefits
OR Taking a basic skills course(e.g. literacy or numeracy)
OR Studying to achieve a full Level 2
qualification for the first time. The
L2E symbol is shown where theLevel 2 entitlement applies
OR Between 19 and 25 and studying
to achieve a full Level 3 qualification
for the first time. The L3E symbol isshown where the Level 3 entitlement
applies.
If you are 19 or over please talk to theStudent Centre to find out if you will
have to pay fees or if you are eligible
for a waiver. For more information
and advice on fees ring us on:
01243 786321

International students should contact our International
Directorate on (01243) 536294 for information on
International fees
Fees of over £100 can be paid over six months, in monthly
instalments. Contact the Student Centre for more
information.
*1 Home Student - Definition
Home students are people who have lived in the UK or EEA for a minimum of three years forreasons other than education. (EAA countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.)

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Refunds

EMA

If a course is cancelled by the College a full refundof fees paid will be made.

Education Maintenance
Allowances (EMA)

Courses lasting longer than one term

These pay up to £30 a week for students between
16-18 years old at the start of their course in
September 2011 and who are:If you choose to leave your course within one
month of it starting and the course is longer
than a term, a refund may be made of fees paid,less an administration charge and any payments
made to examining or other bodies that cannot bereclaimed by the College. After one month on thecourse no refund will be given.

Courses lasting one term or lessIf you are booked on a short course and cancel atleast 10 working days before the course date you
will receive a refund of 80% of the course fee. If
you cancel less than 10 days before the start ofthe course or leave the course after it has started,
no refund will be made.

Financial Help
Sometimes students have financial difficulties andare unable to afford essential equipment or books
for their courses. If this happens to you, we may beable to help. Talk to your tutor about your needs or
ask the Student Finance Team for an access fundapplication form. We have limited amounts ofmoney to help students with items such as books,
equipment, travel costs, child care and in somecases residential costs. You may also be entitled tohelp from your Local Education Authority..

TravelSpecial travel rates are available for students
with the local bus and railway services. Further
information is available from chi-online (theCollege’s student network).

Studying a full-time further education course
OR on a course leading to an ApprenticeshipYour parents’ or guardians’ income will be taken
into account to determine if you qualify for an
EMA and what the level of your weekly payment
will be (£30 or £20 or £10). Ask in the Student
Centre for more information and how to apply orcall the EMA Helpline on 0800 121 8989.

Adult Learning Grants(ALG)
With the Adult Learning Grant (ALG), you can now
get paid to help you go back into education. If
you’re eligible, you’ll get up to £30 a week.

To qualify you need to be:

19 or overStudying at least 12 hours a week at college andattending regularly
Doing your first full Level 2 or first full Level 3
qualification
Earning less than £19,513 if you are single orless than £30,810 if you are a couple

If you’re working part-time, or living at home,
you could still get ALG. How much you receive will
depend on your income and benefits. Ask in theStudent Centre for more information and how toapply or call the ALG Helpline on:
0800 121 8989

Materials and Tools
Students are expected to provide their own tools
and materials. Where applicable a list of equipment
will be supplied to students on enrolment. On somecourses materials may be available for students topurchase.

The information in this prospectus is correct at the time ofprinting. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses, limit
recruitment and where necessary make significant changes tofees payable dependent on the number of students enrolled fora course or due to changes in government policy.

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HOW TO APPLYFOR YOUR COURSE
So you’ve found your ideal course and are keen to
apply. The process couldn’t be simpler. Just follow
the instructions below which detail everything
you need to know, the things you need to do, andwhat information you should expect from us at
every stage. Don’t forget we are here to help andcan answer any queries regarding the progress of
your application.

We want you to come to the College
and we are here to help you all we can.
Normally your interview will be with acourse tutor. Sometimes there may also bea short aptitude test.

If you need any extra advice before deciding
which course to study, then please come and talkto our Admissions team in the Student Centre ateither campus, or call us on 01243 786321. You
should also come to an open evening if you wantto get a real feel for the college and to see all ourfacilities (see the dates on page 1).

3. Accepting Your Place

1. Ready to Apply?
Send us your completed registration form
(opposite) with details of the course you wish to
study. We will write to you confirming that wehave your application form. You should receive
this within two weeks of us receiving yourapplication.

2. Your Interview
We will need to arrange a meeting with you
before we can formally accept you onto thecourse. We will write to you within four weeks ofsending your acknowledgement letter to invite
you to an interview, giving you the time, date andlocation of the interview. It’s not a demanding
interview and is designed to offer you advice
and guidance to ensure that it’s the right course
for you. We can also discuss and help you withany additional matters which might affect yourstudies such as financial support, numeracy
or literacy support, dyslexia or other learning
difficulties or disabilities.

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We aim to arrange your interview
within nine weeks of you receiving youracknowledgement letter.
Soon after your interview (no later than
two weeks) you will receive a letterto confirm you have been offered aplace on your course. The offer will be
unconditional (you don’t have to do
anything) or conditional (you will be told
in your interview what the conditions are.
eg GCSE grades you need).
You should immediately complete theacceptance slip contained in this letterand return it to the College. Do not forget
to send this slip. It is very important toensure that we know you are coming,
to enable us to send you appropriate
information.

4. Starting at College
A few weeks before the start of the course
we will write to you with all your joining
instructions. This will tell you what time tocome on your first day, where to come andwhat you need to bring with you.
We look forward to seeing you.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLYEBS No:EBS Acknowledgement Date:								Interview								Date& Time:Offer Date:

FULL-TIME COURSE APPLICATIONACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

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Title:

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Work Tel:

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Mobile Tel:

Normal Countryof Residence:

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Campus:Campus:COURSE 3

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Course Code:Course Code:Course Title:

Course Title:

Campus:Campus:Note: If you are in any doubt about the entry requirements or your eligibility for the course
please call Admissions for clarification on (01243) 786321

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COURSE INDEXCOURSE INDEXA

Access to Higher Education				
Allied Health Professions				Art and Design							Humanities and Social Sciences		
Sports Science							Accounting (A-level)						

29
95
50
95
134
19

AS/A-levels								 17-25
Agriculture								 38-41
C&G Diploma (L1)						39C&G Diploma (L2)						39Edexcel Diploma						40Edexcel Extended Diploma			
40
Animal Management 				42-45Edexcel Diploma Landbased Studies 43
C&G Certificate in Animal Care		
43
C&G National Certificate
Veterinary Assistants					43Edexcel Diploma in Animal
Management							44Edexcel Diploma in Animal Care		
44
RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 44
Edexcel HND in Animal Management 45
Apprenticeships							 30-31
Art, Design & Media						 46-51
BTEC Diploma in Art, Design & Media 47
BTEC Diploma in Art & Design		
48
BTEC Extended Diploma
in Art & Design						48BTEC Extended Diploma in
3D Design – Architecture / Interior 		/ Product & Furniture					49BTEC Certificate in Fashion andClothing with Textiles					49Access to HE in Art & Design			
49
BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion
and Clothing							50Access to Higher Education
Diploma in Art & Design				
50
University of London Foundation
Diploma in Art & Design				
50
Art (A-levels): 3D Design / Fine Art/ Graphic Design / Photography/ Textiles / Media					
17-25

B

Beauty Therapy(see Hair & Beauty)
Biology (A-level)							

19Business Studies (A-level)				

20

Business and Administration			 52-55
Edexcel Diploma in Business			
53
Edexcel Extended Diploma
in Business								53Edexcel HND in Business				
54
Certificate for Legal Secretaries		
54
University of Chichester Foundationin Business								Administration Apprenticeship		

55
31

D
Dance
(see Performing Arts and/or A-Levels)
Degrees(see HE at Chichester College, p26-29)

C
Chemistry (A-level)						

20Communication & Culture (A-level)

20

Care (See Health, Care and Childhood
Studies)Catering(see Hospitality & Catering)Computing & IT							 56-59
BTEC Diploma for IT Users			
57
BTEC First Diploma in IT				
57
Edexcel Diploma in IT Sotware 			Development							58Edexcel Extended Diploma in IT		58
Edexcel HND in Computing			59
Conservation								 60-61
C&G Diploma in Forestry andArboriculture							61Edexcel Diploma in Countryside 			Management							61Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Countryside Management			
61
Construction 								 62-67
BTEC First Diploma in Construction& Built Environment					63BTEC National Diploma inConstruction							63Ascentis Basic Construction Skills
64
CSkills Diploma (Levels 1 & 2)
in Brickwork / Carpentry & Joinery/ Painting & Decorating				 64-65
C&G Electrical Installation			66
C&G Electrical Installation(Technical Certificate)					66C&G Plumbing (Levels 2 & 3)
(Technical Certificate in Basic
Plumbing Studies)						67Creative Crafts							 68-71
C&G Level 2 Making & Installing
Furniture								69C&G Furniture Production (L2)		
69
C&G Furniture Production (L3)		
70
C&G Certificate in Soft Furnishings,
Embroidery and Upholstery			71
C&G Diploma in Soft Furnishings,
Embroidery and Upholstery			
71

Design(see Art, Design & Media)
Diplomas (NEW)							 32-37
Drama(see Performing Arts and also Drama& Theatre Studies A-Level)
Drama & Theatre Studies (A-Level)		

20

E
Economics (A-level)						

20Electrical (see Contruction)
Embroidery (see Creative Crafts)
Engineering								 72-75
C& G Engineering Operations(L1 & L2) 								73NCFE / PEO Access to Forging		
74
NCFE / PEO Access to Farriery		
74
NCFE Extended Certificate inArtisticBlacksmithing					75Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Engineering 							75English language & Literature (A-level)

21

English as a Foreign Language			104-111
Equine										 76-79
Edexcel Diploma in Horse Care		77
Edexcel Diploma in Horse
Management							77Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Horse Management					
78FFilm Studies (A-level)					

21Floristry 									 80-81
C&G Diploma in Floristry				81
Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Floristry									81Edexcel Diploma in Floristry			
81Foundation Programmes				 82-85
Edexcel Pre-Vocational				83
Edexcel Intro to Life Skills (ASD)		
83
Edexcel Skills for Life					84Edexcel Independence & Work 		
84
Edexcel Work Skills (Retail/Landbased) 84
Edexcel Work Skills (Retail)			
85
Edexcel Independent Living			
85
French (A-level)							

22

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Geography (A-level) 						German (A-level)							

22
22

H
Hair & Beauty							 86-91
C&G 1 & 2 in Hairdressing			
87
NVQ Combined Hair & Beauty		
87
C&G Diploma Women’s Hairdressing 87
C&G Diploma Introduction to Hairand Beauty								88C&G Diploma in Beauty Therapy		
88
C&G Diploma in Complementary 			Therapies								89Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Beauty Therapy						90C&G Diploma in Beauty Therapy		
90
Edexcel HND Beauty Therapy
Sciences 								91Health, Care and Childhood Studies 92-95
CACHE Foundation Award Caring
for Children							93CACHE Award / Certificate /Diploma (L2 & L3) Child Care and 			Education								 93/94
BTEC Diploma Health & Social Care
(L1, L2 & L3) 							 94/95
OCN Access Humanities and Social 			
Sciences								95OCN HWS Access to Higher
Education Allied Health Professions 95
History (A-level)							

22Horse Care (see Equine)
Higher Education							 26-29
Horticulture 								 96-99
C&G Diploma Land-based Studies
in Horticulture							97C&G Diploma in Horticulture			97
Edexcel Diploma in Horticulture		
98
Edexcel Exended Diploma in
Horticulture							98100-103
Hospitality & Catering			
C&G Diploma Introduction to
Hospitality and Catering				 101C&G Diploma in Professional
Cookery (L1 & L2)						101/102
C&G NVQ 2 & 3 Professional
Chefs Programme						 102BTEC Diploma in Hospitality			 102Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Hospitality Supervision				 103University of Chichester
Foundation Degree in Eventsand Hospitality Management			 103Human Biology (A-level)				

23

L

S

International							 104-111
English Language forInternational Students				 105Examination Course					 105General English						 106English Language Extra				 107Summer School						 107English Study Year						 108English with Academic Preparation 108
Bespoke Short Courses				 108University of Chichester International
Business Foundation 					 109University of Chichester International 			Business Foundation					 109International Art & Design
Foundation								 110Study Year Abroad						 110International Pre-Masters in Business 111
AS& A-level Programmes forInternational Students				 111

Science							128-129HAVA Access to HE Diploma in
Physical & Natural Science			 129Edexcel Extended Diploma in
Applied Science (Forensics)			 129

Law (A-level)								MMathematics (A-level)					

23Media (A-level)							(see also Art, Design & Media)

24112-115
Motor Vehicle/Cycle				C&G Automotive Vehicle
Maintenance & Repair				 113C&G Motor Cycle Maintenanceand Repair								 113C&G Vehicle Maintenance(Motor Vehicle) 						 114C&G Vehicle Maintenance & Repair(Motor Vehicle) (L2 & L3)				114/115
C&G Vehicle Maintenance(Motor Cycle)							 114C&G Vehicle Maintenance & Repair(Motor Cycle) (L2 & L3)				 115116-121
Music								BTEC Diploma in Pop Music(L2 & L3)						 117 & 120
BTEC Diploma in Jazz (L2 & L3) 118 & 120
BTEC Diploma in Music Technology 118
BTEC Diploma in Music Production 119

P
Performing Arts					122-127
BTEC Diploma in Dance (L2 & L3) 123 & 124
ISTD Diploma in Dance Instruction 125
BTEC HNC in Dance					 126BTEC Diploma in Acting (L2 & L3) 126 & 127
BTEC HNC in Intensive Acting		 127Photography (A-level)					

19Physics (A-level)							

24Public Services(see Sport, PE & Public Services)

144

23

Secretarial(see Business & Administration)
Skills for Life								

13Sociology (A-Level)						

25Soft Furnishings(see Creative Crafts)
Spanish (A-Level)							

25Sport & PE (A-Level)						

25130-135
Sport, P.E. & Public Services		C&G Diploma in Sport					 131Edexcel Diploma (L2) in Sport		 131Edexcel Certificate in Sport			 131Edexcel Diploma (L3) in Sport		 132Edexcel Extended Diploma in Sport 132
Certificate in Football Coaching		 133Coaching, Teaching and Instructing
Football									 134Activity Leadership					 134OCN Access Sports Studies			 134NCFE Uniformed Services				 134NCFE Certificate Entry to the
Uniformed Services					 135Edexcel Diploma in Public Services 135
Edexcel Extended Diploma in PublicServices									 135

TTravel & Tourism 					136-137
C&G Introductory Diploma
to Travel & Tourism					 137C&G Diploma in Travel & Tourism 137
Edexcel Diploma in Travel & Tourism 137
Edexcel Extended Diploma in Travel
and Tourism							 137

UUpholstery (see Creative Crafts)

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Note:
The information in this prospectus is correct at the time of printing. The College
reserves the right to withdraw courses, limit recruitment and where necessary
make significant changes to fees payable dependent on the number of students
enrolled for a course or due to changes in government funding.

This prospectus was designed by the Marketing Team at Chichester College © Copyright 2010

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