Full-time Course Prospectus 2013-14 - City College
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<strong>Full</strong>-<strong>time</strong><br />
PROSPECTUS <strong>2013</strong>/<strong>14</strong><br />
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<strong>College</strong><br />
in SUssex*<br />
for 16-18 year olds<br />
* Skills Funding Agency<br />
An outstanding college<br />
in the heart of brighton and hove<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
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About Us > Welcome<br />
welcome<br />
Welcome to <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s new full-<strong>time</strong> prospectus<br />
for <strong>2013</strong>/20<strong>14</strong>. With our success rates placing us<br />
in the top 10 Further Education colleges in the<br />
country and a ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ rating<br />
from Ofsted, we promise you an excellent learning<br />
experience in a friendly, supportive <strong>College</strong> with a<br />
great community spirit and superb facilities.<br />
As you may know, <strong>2013</strong> will be a year of big changes,<br />
with the participation age in education and training<br />
being raised from 16 to 17. Here at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>,<br />
we’re adapting to these changes by offering new<br />
courses for school leavers to give you an even wider<br />
choice of ‘vocational courses’ which train you<br />
for all sorts of enjoyable and rewarding careers,<br />
whether it’s catering, games design, hairdressing,<br />
music technology, carpentry, motor mechanics or<br />
photography.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has strong links with hundreds of<br />
employers across the region so many of our courses<br />
include work placements alongside the work-based<br />
training you’ll get on your course to increase your<br />
chances of getting into the career you want. New<br />
jobs and economic growth are going to depend on the<br />
entrepreneurial skills of tomorrow’s workforce and at<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>, you’ll have the opportunity to work with<br />
our new Entrepreneur-in-Residence to develop new<br />
business ideas of your own.<br />
We’ve also added three new BTEC National Diplomas<br />
- Construction & the Built Environment, Beauty<br />
Therapy and Hospitality & Events Management - to<br />
our wide range of vocational courses. Lasting two<br />
years, each course is equivalent to three A-levels and<br />
is ideal for you if you’ve good GCSE results and have<br />
the ambition and drive to enter these industries at<br />
management level while picking up important handson<br />
experience and skills along the way.<br />
If you are struggling to achieve your potential at<br />
school and may not get the GCSEs that you need to<br />
progress then the Pathways programme is an ideal<br />
way to gain some qualifications. This is a flexible<br />
programme that means you can explore different<br />
subjects and join us at various points in the year.<br />
This is my first year as Principal at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> and<br />
I genuinely think I’ve got the best job in Brighton,<br />
working with a fantastic team who put students at the<br />
heart of everything they do. If you decide that you’d<br />
like to be part of our vibrant and welcoming <strong>College</strong><br />
community, I’m very much looking forward to meeting<br />
you when you join us in September.<br />
Lynn Thackway<br />
Principal and Chief Executive<br />
The <strong>College</strong> also offers Apprenticeships in many<br />
different careers from Carpentry to Computing. Our<br />
new Advanced Apprenticeship in Digital Media,<br />
for example, has already proved popular and we<br />
have employers who are keen to take on creative<br />
and enthusiastic people who want to work in one of<br />
Brighton’s top industries.<br />
Our exciting new Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
Programme gives you the opportunity to study three<br />
different vocational options from a choice of subjects.<br />
This enables you to develop a range of practical skills<br />
and knowledge to gain qualifications that lead directly<br />
into employment or provide university entrance points<br />
equivalent to three A-levels.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Contents<br />
<br />
contents<br />
Info<br />
Our courses 4<br />
Why choose <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>? 5<br />
Two locations: Central Campus 7<br />
Two locations: East Campus 9<br />
<strong>College</strong> life 11<br />
Supporting you to achieve 13<br />
English & Maths <strong>14</strong><br />
NEW <strong>Course</strong>s for <strong>2013</strong> 15<br />
Apprenticeships 19<br />
Business, Retail<br />
& Service Industries<br />
Beauty Therapies 23<br />
Business & Enterprise 25<br />
Computing & IT Services 27<br />
Food & Hospitality 29<br />
Hairdressing & Barbering 31<br />
Travel & Tourism 33<br />
Creative Industries<br />
Acting 37<br />
Art & Design 39<br />
Digital Media & Games Design 41<br />
Filmmaking 43<br />
Music & Music Technology 45<br />
Photography 47<br />
Street Dance 49<br />
Health, Public Services<br />
& Sport<br />
Childcare 53<br />
Forensic Science 55<br />
Health & Social Care 57<br />
Public Services 59<br />
Sports & Sport Science 61<br />
Sports Academies 63<br />
the trades<br />
Bricklaying 67<br />
Carpentry & Joinery 69<br />
Electrical 71<br />
Motor Vehicle 73<br />
Multi-Trades 75<br />
Painting & Decorating 77<br />
Plumbing 79<br />
Personalised Learning<br />
Pathways 83<br />
The Prince’s Trust 85<br />
Vocational Access 87<br />
<strong>Course</strong>s for 18+<br />
Access to Higher Education 91<br />
Art Foundation 93<br />
Higher Education 95<br />
Journalism 97<br />
Photography (Post A-Level Diploma) 99<br />
Info<br />
Support 103<br />
Financial support 104<br />
How to apply 105<br />
Campus location maps 106<br />
open events at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
We have a number of open events scheduled<br />
where we welcome you to come along to the<br />
<strong>College</strong>, meet our tutors and view our course<br />
facilities. For latest dates please visit our<br />
website: www.ccb.ac.uk/openevents<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us <strong>Course</strong>s > Our courses > Title<br />
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Our courses<br />
You will find the courses we offer at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> organised<br />
in this prospectus under four broad work-related categories:<br />
• Business, Retail and Service Industries • Creative Industries<br />
• Sport, Public Services and Health Care • The Trades<br />
Once you have decided which work-related area suits you,<br />
you then choose which subject area you are interested in. If<br />
you are torn between several subjects you may wish to consider<br />
our BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies route which will allow<br />
you to explore multiple subjects and result in a qualification<br />
equivalent to 3 A-levels. We also offer Personalised Learning<br />
options and a specific range of courses for students who are<br />
over 18 years old.<br />
The courses within this book will open<br />
up a world of opportunities for you.<br />
With options across 19 industries,<br />
and subjects you would never have<br />
had the chance to study in school,<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is proud to provide you<br />
with more options for training<br />
and study than ever before.<br />
Business, Retail and<br />
Service Industries<br />
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Beauty Therapies<br />
Business & Enterprise<br />
Computing & IT<br />
Food & Hospitality<br />
Hairdressing & Barbering<br />
Travel & Tourism<br />
Creative Industries<br />
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Acting<br />
Art & Design<br />
Filmmaking<br />
Digital Media & Games Design<br />
Music & Music Technology<br />
Photography<br />
Street Dance<br />
Sport, Public Services &<br />
Health care<br />
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Childcare<br />
Health & Social Care<br />
Public Services<br />
Sport & Sport Science<br />
The Trades Personalised Learning <strong>Course</strong>s for 18+<br />
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Carpentry & Joinery<br />
Bricklaying, Multi-Trades and<br />
Painting & Decorating<br />
Electrical<br />
Motor Vehicle<br />
Plumbing<br />
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Pathways<br />
Prince’s Trust<br />
Vocational Access<br />
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Access to Higher Education<br />
Art Foundation<br />
Higher Education<br />
Journalism<br />
Photography<br />
(Post A-Level Diploma)<br />
what level course do I choose?<br />
The level at which you can begin a course depends upon your previous<br />
qualifications and experience. The entry requirements for each level of<br />
qualification are outlined at the beginning of each industry section. Please<br />
note that completion of the first year of a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma<br />
is recognised as a 90 Credit Diploma - this is similar to achieving an<br />
AS-level after completing the first year of an A-Level.<br />
If you are undecided or not sure which course to apply for, please contact<br />
our <strong>Course</strong> Advice Team Tel: 01273 667759 or Email: info@ccb.ac.uk or<br />
come in and discuss your options with us.<br />
What will my<br />
course lead onto?<br />
Each subject’s page contains<br />
a chart which shows you the<br />
qualification levels available<br />
to you at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>. You<br />
will also find a ‘What’s next?’<br />
section on each page which<br />
gives you an insight into<br />
further study and careers and<br />
jobs within that industry.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Why choose <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>?<br />
WHY<br />
CHOOSE<br />
CITY<br />
COLLEGE?<br />
Rated OUTSTANDING in a number of key areas<br />
This latest Ofsted report places <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> as one of the top colleges in the country.<br />
For 16-19 courses we are in the top-<strong>14</strong> <strong>College</strong>s in the country (success rates), for<br />
Level 3 courses (A-level equivalent), <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is 5th in the country (success rates).<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Why choose <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>?<br />
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An “Outstanding” college in<br />
the heart of Brighton<br />
We think that there are many reasons to come and<br />
study here - we have great students, enthusiastic<br />
and experienced lecturers from industry and a wide<br />
range of excellent, professional facilities. Brighton<br />
is one of the most creative, funky, fun and cultural<br />
cities in the country - and <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is located right<br />
in the heart of it. We are a vocational college, which<br />
means that we provide training and qualifications that<br />
are designed to give you the skills, knowledge and<br />
experience that will prepare you for your chosen career<br />
or university. We have recently been graded by Ofsted<br />
as outstanding in many areas. Apply and become a part<br />
of our success story.<br />
Real life experience for work<br />
Employers tell us they value skills and experience<br />
as well as a qualification. Therefore, our courses are<br />
designed to give you real-life experience and our<br />
facilities reflect that - from our industry standard<br />
training kitchens to life-size construction rigs,<br />
specialist electrical facilities, theatre, training<br />
restaurant and hair and beauty salons. Many of these<br />
are open to the public and serving real clients.<br />
New areas to study in<br />
With over 90 courses, across 15 teaching<br />
departments, you’ll have many new choices available<br />
to you than ever before. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has tons of<br />
different courses that you might never have seen<br />
before or are different from what your school or 6th<br />
form has been offering. From Beauty Therapy to<br />
Motor Vehicle to Forensic Sciences, we’re sure to<br />
have the right option for you.<br />
Moving on up - further courses<br />
Each department offers a clear progression route for<br />
you to get onto the next rung of the ladder in your<br />
studies. We are confident that once you are here you<br />
will enjoy your college experience and when you leave<br />
us you will be full of the confidence and knowledge<br />
required to take that next step.<br />
Progressing to Higher Education<br />
degrees at university<br />
We’re a leading provider of vocational courses<br />
in the South-East and in many cases, individual<br />
department’s pass rates are way above national<br />
averages.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> enjoys a great reputation with local<br />
employers and universities because of the success of<br />
the students who have gone before you. Students who<br />
apply to Higher Education gain places on their chosen<br />
specialist courses at top universities and art colleges.<br />
Have fun!<br />
Your education and training is very important, but<br />
that is not all that coming to college is about. <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> is more of an adult environment than school<br />
and we will treat you as such. You will have freedom<br />
to pursue extra-curricular activities and we run<br />
events and activities throughout the year, such as<br />
sports teams, fitness classes, talent shows, business<br />
competitions, charity events, art and fashion shows<br />
and much more.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Two locations: Central Campus<br />
two<br />
locations:<br />
Central<br />
Campus<br />
location<br />
Where?<br />
Pelham Street, Brighton BN1 4FA<br />
Located right in the heart of Brighton, you’ll be<br />
just minutes away from the colourful mix of shops,<br />
cafes, theatres, festivals and entertainment. Basically,<br />
you’ll be right at the centre of everything that makes<br />
Brighton such a special city.<br />
courses<br />
Who?<br />
A wide range of courses are primarily based at<br />
our central campus, including: Art and Design,<br />
Beauty Therapy, Business, Carpentry, Catering,<br />
Computing, Digital Arts, Electrical, English and<br />
Maths, Hairdressing, Photography, Science, Travel and<br />
Tourism and our degree level courses. Some classes<br />
will be occasionally held at our East campus and some<br />
courses will be occasionally taught off-site, such<br />
as Catering at the Amex Stadium - this is all a part<br />
of us giving you a realistic training environment.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk<br />
did you know?<br />
We have a free bus service<br />
for students and staff that<br />
runs throughout the day<br />
between Central Campus<br />
and East Campus.
About Us > Two locations: Central Campus<br />
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facilities<br />
What?<br />
Read, learn and watch<br />
Fantastic Library Resource Centre<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Open to all students<br />
35,000 books, 300 periodicals, 2,000 DVDs<br />
Over 50 computer stations and equipped with<br />
electronic resources, e-books and access to online<br />
learning resources<br />
Get creative<br />
Art and Photography Studios<br />
• Well equipped, spacious and specialist art studios<br />
• Video and photographic studios<br />
• Top of the range digital facilities and traditional<br />
dark-rooms<br />
• A great value art shop on site - the cheapest<br />
supplier in Brighton<br />
The Gallery and its commercial kitchens<br />
• Working restaurant open to the public and<br />
specialising in catering for bespoke events and<br />
bistro style lunches<br />
• Run by students with an enviable reputation<br />
in the community<br />
• Supported by four industry standard training<br />
kitchens<br />
Relax and unwind<br />
<strong>City</strong> Revival<br />
• Three professionally equipped salons that<br />
are open to the public<br />
• Equipment and treatments that accurately<br />
reflect the professional world<br />
• Customer reception area and sophisticated<br />
booking system replicating the workplace<br />
• Fantastic new hair and nail bar<br />
Holidays, travel, concerts and lots more<br />
<strong>City</strong> Travel<br />
• A working, training travel agency open to the public<br />
• Training in a realistic environment on professional<br />
booking systems and with real holiday companies<br />
• The opportunity to practice what you have learnt<br />
and show to employers you have real experience<br />
Experiments and research<br />
Top science labs<br />
• A full science lab suite which is amongst the<br />
best in the South-East<br />
• Specialist facilities for forensic science<br />
Relax and refuel<br />
Food and Drink<br />
• The Student Refectory offers fantastic value,<br />
nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners<br />
• Guest chefs from around Brighton visit to cook<br />
specialist cuisines<br />
• The Gallery is open for student bookings<br />
• Vending machines offer drinks and confectionary<br />
Getting here<br />
Central Campus is conveniently located at the top<br />
of the North Laine area of Brighton city centre.<br />
Less than 5 minutes from Brighton Station.<br />
Bus routes via London Road: 5, 5B, 21, 22, 24, 26,<br />
37, 46, 46A, 49, 49A, 49B, 50, 81<br />
Bus routes via Brighton Station: 6, 7, 12, <strong>14</strong>, 21,<br />
22, 27, 37<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Two locations: East Campus<br />
two<br />
locations:<br />
East<br />
Campus<br />
location<br />
Wilson Avenue, Brighton, BN2 5PB<br />
East Campus is surrounded by beautiful Brighton<br />
countryside and just minutes from the bustling and<br />
cosmopolitan marina, with all its shops, restaurants,<br />
galleries, cinema, bowling alley and much more. East<br />
Campus is connected by a FREE shuttle bus service<br />
that takes you directly into Brighton centre and runs<br />
throughout the day.<br />
courses<br />
East Campus has benefited from lots of investment<br />
recently and houses the following departments in top<br />
of the range facilities: Acting, Bricklaying, Childcare,<br />
Filmmaking, Health & Social Care, Motor Vehicle,<br />
Multi-trades, Music, Painting & Decorating, Public<br />
Services, Sports and Street Dance.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > Two locations: East Campus<br />
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facilities<br />
Making music<br />
<strong>Full</strong>y equipped music studios<br />
• State of the art equipment, performing spaces and<br />
sound proof rooms<br />
• 48 channel Audient mixing desk previously used<br />
by U2 and Brian Eno<br />
• 2 x 36 channel Audient desks, Dbx Compressors,<br />
Marshal, Fender and Trace Elliot guitar and bass<br />
amps - a musician’s dream<br />
Getting here<br />
Bus routes via Wilson Avenue: 1, 7, 21<br />
A FREE shuttle bus connects East Campus and<br />
Central Campus and leaves throughout the day.<br />
Keeping fit<br />
Great sports facilities for all<br />
• <strong>Full</strong>-size all-weather and grass pitches<br />
• Indoor sports hall<br />
• Sports teams include football, netball, basketball,<br />
rugby, boxing and many more<br />
• <strong>Full</strong>y equipped gym and full-size boxing ring<br />
Brand new motor vehicle workshop<br />
• New state-of-the-art £800,000 facility<br />
• MOT standard equipment<br />
• Brake roller tester, rolling road dynamometer, tyre<br />
and engine bays, five ramps, modern IT facilities<br />
and an external valeting area<br />
Performance space<br />
• Including a theatre, dance studio, music rooms<br />
and much more<br />
• Pelham Theatre is located at Central Campus<br />
Relax and refuel<br />
• <strong>Full</strong> canteen service offering breakfast and<br />
lunch service<br />
• Vending machine offering drinks and confectionary<br />
• Wide range of restaurants at Brighton Marina<br />
• Set within acres of countryside where students can<br />
enjoy outside space and wonderful sea views
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About Us > <strong>College</strong> Life<br />
<strong>College</strong> life<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a world away from being at<br />
school. Here you will find you will have more<br />
freedom, make your own decisions and take<br />
more responsibility for your future. We’ll work<br />
closely with you and provide you with all the<br />
opportunities and support to help you succeed<br />
- but ultimately it is up to you to make the<br />
most of your <strong>time</strong> here.<br />
Being a student at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> means much more<br />
than gaining a great qualification. We want you to<br />
come here and enjoy all aspects of college life and<br />
feel prepared for your next step at the end of your<br />
course, whether that is into employment or onto<br />
further study here or at university.<br />
We’re very proud of our students and the confidence,<br />
independence and skills they gain with us and we<br />
love to hear about what they go on to do once<br />
they have left us. There are a small selection of<br />
our graduates highlighted in this prospectus, but<br />
thousands every year have gone on to top universities<br />
(including Brighton and Sussex), art colleges and<br />
straight into industry.<br />
As well as your course, we will also provide you<br />
with plenty of opportunities to make an active<br />
contribution to both the <strong>College</strong> and its communities.<br />
Getting involved gives you the chance to show future<br />
employers and universities that you have more to<br />
offer than a qualification - and you can prove it by<br />
enjoying yourself!<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us <strong>Course</strong>s > <strong>College</strong> > Title Life 12<br />
Here are some ways that you can get involved in<br />
college life:<br />
• Sports teams - we have lots of sports teams and<br />
clubs for you to join when you get here.<br />
• Your Student Voice - take responsibility for<br />
voicing the opinions of your peers as a course or<br />
college rep.<br />
• Recognising success and achievements - <strong>City</strong><br />
Achievers is a glitzy award ceremony held every<br />
year to recognise vocational excellence and<br />
achievement.<br />
• Brighton events - as a college we get involved<br />
in some of the biggest events that Brighton has<br />
to offer: Brighton Marathon, Pride and Brighton<br />
Fringe Festival.<br />
• <strong>College</strong> events - hair shows, beauty shows,<br />
fashion shows, performances, gigs, gala dinners,<br />
award ceremonies - it all goes on here.<br />
• Charity drives - join in all kinds of charity events,<br />
raising funds for projects in Africa, the Rocking<br />
Horse Appeal, Cancer Research and much more.<br />
• Foreign and domestic adventures - enjoy<br />
educational trips to places like: New York,<br />
Amsterdam, Disneyland Paris, London and many<br />
other great places.<br />
Keep up-to-date<br />
To keep up-to-date with all the news and events<br />
at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>, become a fan of us on Facebook:<br />
www.facebook.com/citycollegebrightonandhove<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
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About Us > Supporting you to achieve<br />
supporting<br />
you to<br />
achieve<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> provides you with a unique<br />
educational experience. Our courses have<br />
a practical focus that enables our students<br />
to truly learn by doing and working in their<br />
field of study. Our recent Ofsted inspection<br />
commented highly on how we prepare our<br />
students fully for further study or entering the<br />
world of work: ‘The college’s development and<br />
use of partnerships are outstanding. Within<br />
the curriculum, the highly effective and<br />
sustained use of employer links add value to<br />
student’s experiences’, Ofsted June 2011.<br />
At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> you will:<br />
• make important links with industry and local<br />
businesses through our extensive employer<br />
partnerships, work placements and job<br />
hunting support.<br />
• get involved by providing feedback to your<br />
course representatives or by becoming a course<br />
representative yourself and representing the views<br />
of your group on the Student Council and to college<br />
managers. You can also be elected on the <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
Board of Governors and contribute to key decisions<br />
affecting both staff and students.<br />
• gain support through your Professional Skills<br />
Tutorial programme to know more about the world<br />
of work, career opportunities and what employers<br />
expect so that you are ready to move on work or<br />
higher education.<br />
• join a diverse community of people from different<br />
backgrounds, cultures and ages and a place where<br />
difference is celebrated.<br />
• learn how to keep yourself safe and healthy.<br />
• continue to develop your skills in reading, writing,<br />
numeracy and the use of IT to the standard that<br />
employers are looking for in their staff.<br />
• access a whole range of additional support and<br />
financial services (see the Student Services section<br />
for more detail on page 79).<br />
• meet regularly with your Personal Tutor so that you<br />
can talk about your course and any personal issues<br />
or concerns.<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk
About Us > <strong>Course</strong>s English & > Maths Title <strong>14</strong><br />
English<br />
& Maths<br />
When you finish your course at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>,<br />
we want you to have the best possible chance<br />
of moving onto a good job or further study.<br />
Having good English and Maths is one of the<br />
key things that employers look for and is often<br />
a requirement to move onto higher levels of<br />
education. So it is important for you to have the<br />
best level of English and Maths skills that you<br />
can achieve which includes retaking your GCSE<br />
if you didn’t get Grade C first <strong>time</strong> round.<br />
This is why continuing to study English and Maths is<br />
part of all our vocational courses. Exactly how much<br />
and what you study will depend on the level of your<br />
course, your previous experiences and qualifications<br />
and any support needs you have.<br />
Level 1 courses<br />
You will study both English and Maths for two hours<br />
a week, each working towards a Functional Skills<br />
qualification usually at Level 1.<br />
Level 2 courses<br />
You will study either English or Maths twice a week<br />
for a total of three hours in a class made up of<br />
students from a mixture of courses. If you have<br />
already achieved GCSE grade D in either English or<br />
Maths, you will have the chance to retake one of these<br />
subjects. If you have grade E or below you will work<br />
towards a Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills qualification<br />
in either English or Maths.<br />
This is part of your programme of study at the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Our specialist English or Maths lecturers will work with<br />
you to identify which is the best qualification, subject<br />
and level for you based on your previous study and the<br />
relevance to the course.<br />
Level 3 courses<br />
If you have already got a grade D and want to<br />
re-take your GCSE English or Maths, you will have the<br />
opportunity to join a GCSE day <strong>time</strong> class. This is an<br />
optional extra so the hours will be in addition to your<br />
main qualification, so you must be prepared to commit<br />
to take on this study, attend all classes and complete<br />
the qualification. For some students there may also be<br />
the option of studying in the evening.<br />
It is possible that your past experiences may have<br />
made you a bit nervous about studying English or<br />
Maths, or you may lack confidence in your skills.<br />
Therefore, we promise to make our courses interesting<br />
and engaging and, wherever possible, relevant to your<br />
course.<br />
We have specialist teachers and a wide range of<br />
resources using the latest technology and we will also<br />
provide specialist additional support to those of you<br />
who need some extra help.<br />
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New for <strong>2013</strong><br />
BTEC Advanced<br />
Vocational Studies<br />
2-year programme equal to 3 A-levels<br />
Explore three subjects in your 1st year with the option<br />
to specialise in the 2nd year<br />
For those of you who are looking to study at the<br />
higher Level 3 and perhaps would rather generalise<br />
than specialise at this stage - then we have a<br />
fantastic new provision that will do just that.<br />
In this new programme you will be able to select three<br />
subjects from the 19 on offer - finishing the first<br />
year with three BTEC Level 3 National Certificates<br />
(equivalent to three AS Levels). In your second year<br />
you can extend your studies and specialise in one<br />
subject - which will earn you a BTEC National Diploma.<br />
These qualifications will give you a wide variety of skills<br />
and experiences that will really impress both employers<br />
and Universities - the perfect vocational solution.<br />
Subjects available:<br />
Acting<br />
Develop your skills and wider understanding of<br />
performance as an art in a creative area rated as<br />
‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.<br />
Art & Design<br />
This course will introduce a range of new approaches<br />
to your creative practice and learning, helping you<br />
realise your potential.<br />
Business & Enterprise<br />
Gain a broad understanding of enterprise and develop<br />
the skills, knowledge and understanding required to<br />
work in commerce today.<br />
Childcare<br />
Have a significant impact on the development of<br />
children - influencing their development, performance<br />
at school and their future life chances.<br />
Computer Games Design<br />
Designed to offer an insight into as many facets of<br />
gaming and digital technology as possible, with the<br />
emphasis on the creative and artistic aspects along<br />
with a thorough grounding in theory, industry history<br />
and cultural impact.<br />
Construction & the Built Environment<br />
You’ll gain practical skills and technical knowledge<br />
which will enable you to build and make things that<br />
you’ll be proud of.<br />
Film & TV<br />
A practical course studying the art of filmmaking<br />
using top industry standard facilities and through the<br />
study of filmmaker’s work.<br />
Forensic (Applied) Science<br />
You will study science applied to the Forensic<br />
Investigations industry in our fantastic university<br />
standard facilities.<br />
Health & Social Care<br />
Increase your skills and confidence in<br />
communication, cultural diversity, the impact of<br />
diet, anatomy and physiology, therapeutic activities,<br />
development of life stages and sociological and<br />
physiological perspectives.<br />
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Hospitality & Events Management<br />
Study in the exciting area of hospitality and events.<br />
You’ll develop your management skills that culminate<br />
in putting on your own event. Perfect for your CV and<br />
building connections in the industry.<br />
IT & Computing<br />
Our computing qualification will prepare you for<br />
the possibilities involved from new technological<br />
advancements that await you in the next generation<br />
of computing devices.<br />
Music Performance and /or Music Production<br />
Using state-of-the-art production facilities and<br />
rehearsal space, you will have the opportunity to<br />
work on recordings that are released on a compilation<br />
album on the department’s own label, ‘Brighton<br />
Records’.<br />
Photography<br />
Amazing studio facilities, access to fantastic<br />
equipment, experienced and supportive tutors in<br />
one of the most creative and dynamic photography<br />
departments in the country - it’s no wonder Ofsted<br />
rated us Outstanding.<br />
Public Services<br />
You will enjoy the specialist units such as outdoor and<br />
adventurous expeditions, fitness training, expedition<br />
skills and water based activities.<br />
Sport Performance and/or Sport & Exercise Science<br />
A fantastic opportunity for you to train across a wide<br />
range of the sporting disciplines, developing your<br />
abilities within sports and games while studying the<br />
science and training principles behind the practical.<br />
Sport and Exercise Science<br />
As well as playing sports, it is important to know<br />
about the science that goes behind being fit and<br />
healthy. You’ll find out how athletes and players need<br />
to exercise and develop skills to perform at their best.<br />
Street Dance<br />
Our dance students combine study with physical<br />
dance tuition in areas such as breakdance, streetfunk,<br />
hip-hop, jazz dance and all forms of urban dance.<br />
Travel & Tourism<br />
Travel and Tourism is one of the most exciting and<br />
vibrant industries in the world. You’ll study the<br />
business side, travel markets and enjoy residential<br />
European trips.<br />
Entry Requirements<br />
Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grades A* to C to include<br />
English.<br />
• Maths and Science at Grades A* to C are<br />
required if you choose Beauty Therapy,<br />
Construction and the Built Environment,<br />
Sports Science or Forensic Science<br />
• Art and Design at Grades A* to C is required if<br />
you choose Art and Design or Photography<br />
• GCSE Grades A* to C in a science subject<br />
is desirable if you choose Childcare or<br />
Health and Social Care<br />
Subject combinations will be discussed with you<br />
at interview.<br />
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New for <strong>2013</strong><br />
New BTEC Level 3<br />
National Diploma Programmes<br />
Hospitality Level 3 BTEC National Diploma<br />
The BTEC National Diploma in Hospitality has a<br />
specialist work-related focus. With this qualification<br />
you will develop essential skills such as customer<br />
service, interpersonal, supervisory, finance and<br />
employability skills. These abilities will help to<br />
ensure you find success in your preferred field of<br />
work with the potential to start management training.<br />
Alternatively you can progress onto our University of<br />
Brighton Degrees in Culinary Arts or Hospitality and<br />
Events Management.<br />
The course is designed to be flexible so that it reflects<br />
your individual interests and career aspirations. You<br />
can choose to focus on various areas within the field,<br />
for example: catering, bar work/management or event<br />
management.<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
Minimum of 5 GCSEs A*- C to include English.<br />
Construction Level 3 BTEC National Diploma<br />
The BTEC National Diploma in Construction provides<br />
more in-depth knowledge from a wide selection<br />
of areas in the field. You will gain an insight into<br />
the employment opportunities available in the<br />
construction industry enabling you to choose your<br />
preferred area of work, and if already in employment,<br />
progress to a more responsible job or prominent<br />
position within your chosen field. The course structure<br />
allows you to focus on what interests you within<br />
the field, be it building, surveying, town planning<br />
or site management. There are a range of different<br />
optional units that includes, Sustainable Construction<br />
Techniques, Building Conversion, Tendering and<br />
Estimation and Property Management<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
Minimum of 5 GCSEs A*- C to include Maths.<br />
Beauty Therapy Level 3 BTEC National Diploma<br />
The BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy<br />
develops the essential skills and attitudes to find<br />
success in your preferred field of work within the<br />
sector. This nationally recognised qualification<br />
will give an understanding of the employment<br />
opportunities available within the beauty therapy<br />
industry so that you can progress into a specific area<br />
of work, and if already in employment, move on to<br />
a more responsible position. There are a variety of<br />
potential careers that you can explore, all of which<br />
will benefit from your studies, for example: beauty<br />
consultant or beauty therapist. The structure of the<br />
course allows you to focus on your interests within<br />
the industry, such as complimentary therapies,<br />
sports /exercise therapy or cosmetic science.<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
Minimum of 5 GCSEs A*- C to include a Science.<br />
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<strong>Course</strong>s > Apprenticeships<br />
apprenticeships<br />
Apprenticeships are ideal for you if you want<br />
to learn through experience and receive<br />
your training in the workplace. It is also<br />
very appealing for employers to work with<br />
apprentices as they get an opportunity to be a<br />
part of your development and can induct you<br />
seamlessly into their work culture. It’s a very<br />
rewarding experience for both parties!<br />
You may already be employed but want to gain a<br />
qualification to show you have the relevant skills in<br />
your job role or you may wish to progress within the<br />
company and an Apprenticeship qualification will<br />
demonstrate to your managers that you are ready for<br />
career progression.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a major provider of Apprenticeships<br />
in the South-East and we have extensive contacts in<br />
the industry.<br />
We work closely with employers and advertise their<br />
vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Vacancy<br />
Service and have a high street presence through our<br />
<strong>City</strong> Skills & Jobs Shop.<br />
Why should I take an Apprenticeship?<br />
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of learning on the<br />
job. While taking an Apprenticeship, you will be working<br />
for a real company in a real job. You will gain the skills,<br />
knowledge and experience of your chosen industry.<br />
You will also work towards either an NVQ or another<br />
nationally recognised qualification.<br />
You can ‘earn while you learn’<br />
Wages will vary depending on the type of<br />
Apprenticeship you are taking; however you will earn<br />
no less than £95 per week. Recent surveys have<br />
suggested that the average amount apprentices earn<br />
is now around £170 per week.<br />
Flexible training<br />
As an employee, you will be in active employment<br />
for most of your <strong>time</strong> as most training takes place on<br />
the job. The rest of your training will take place at<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> - usually once or twice a week.<br />
What areas does <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
offer Apprenticeships in?<br />
You might be surprised at what you can do an<br />
Apprenticeship in now. Apprenticeships are possible<br />
in nearly every sector and the following are offered<br />
at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>:<br />
Service Industries<br />
• Beauty<br />
• Hairdressing<br />
• Catering and Hospitality<br />
• Cleaning<br />
• Early Years Care and Education<br />
• Health and Social Care<br />
Business Skills<br />
• Accountancy<br />
• Business Administration<br />
• Customer Service<br />
• Information and Guidance<br />
• IT Users<br />
• Management<br />
• Retail<br />
• Teaching<br />
• Team Leading<br />
Creative and Cultural<br />
• Digital Media<br />
Construction Trades<br />
• Brickwork and Trowel Occupations<br />
• Carpentry and Joinery<br />
• Maintenance Operations<br />
• Painting and Decorating<br />
Sport<br />
• Boxing<br />
Technology<br />
• Electrical Installation<br />
• Plumbing<br />
• Motor Vehicle<br />
Where can I find more information?<br />
There is a lot more information about Apprenticeships<br />
on our website, www.ccb.ac.uk, where you can find out<br />
what to do if you have already found an employer, how<br />
we can help if you haven’t, frequently asked questions<br />
for parents or guardians plus application forms.<br />
Alternatively, you can contact us for more information<br />
on 01273 667759 or email apprenticeship@ccb.ac.uk<br />
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“I had the idea that Apprenticeships were the preserve of<br />
manual trades like plumbing and I didn’t even consider<br />
seeking an Apprenticeship in this field.”<br />
Josh Kyriacous, Computing Apprentice<br />
“I love taking on new challenges and<br />
developing my skills which my accountancy<br />
Apprenticeship enables me to do.”<br />
Stephanie Carr, Accountancy Apprentice<br />
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courses<br />
Beauty Therapy<br />
Business & Enterprise<br />
Computing<br />
courses<br />
Food & Hospitality<br />
courses<br />
Hairdressing & Barbering<br />
Travel & Tourism<br />
courses<br />
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usiness<br />
retail &<br />
service<br />
industries<br />
This area encompasses a wide range of<br />
industries and services - including Beauty<br />
Therapy, Business, Computing, Food<br />
and Hospitality, Hairdressing, Travel and<br />
Tourism.<br />
Each area offers fantastic facilities enabling you to<br />
gain the practical training that is really valued by<br />
employers. From our two training restaurants to an<br />
air-cabin simulator to our hair and beauty salons to our<br />
travel bureau, when you leave us you’ll not only have a<br />
nationally recognised qualifications, but also lots of real<br />
life experience for your CV.<br />
These industries are buzzing in Brighton. The<br />
unique character of the city means that retail and<br />
entrepreneurship continue to thrive and tourists and<br />
local people flock to do their shopping and business in<br />
this bustling, cosmopolitan city.<br />
Brighton is also famous as a tourist and leisure<br />
destination - so the city is full of service industries and<br />
potential employers. It’s a fantastic place to live and<br />
work and there is a great future for our graduates who<br />
decide to study with us in these areas.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Level 1<br />
There are no formal entry requirements. All<br />
applicants will attend an interview and complete an<br />
aptitude test.<br />
Level 2<br />
Beauty Therapies, Hairdressing & Barbering and<br />
Food & Hospitality<br />
5 GCSEs Grades A* to E or an equivalent level 1<br />
qualification in the same vocational subject. For<br />
Beauty Therapy you need a Grade C or higher in<br />
Science.<br />
Business, Computing & Travel and Tourism<br />
5 GCSEs at grade D & E or an equivalent Level 1<br />
qualification.<br />
Level 3<br />
Beauty Therapies (VTCT), Hairdressing & Barbering<br />
and Food & Hospitality<br />
Level 2 qualification in the same vocational subject.<br />
Beauty Therapies (BTEC), Business, Computing<br />
and Travel & Tourism<br />
5 GCSEs Grades A* to C to include at least one of<br />
English, Maths, Science or a related subject. For<br />
Beauty Therapies this must include Science.
usiness, retail & Service industries | beauty THerapy<br />
“For me, the <strong>City</strong> Revival Salons<br />
are the best thing about the<br />
course, it’s amazing how similar<br />
they are to the beauty salons in<br />
town. They are always busy with<br />
lots of customers which provides<br />
plenty of opportunities for us<br />
to learn as much as we can<br />
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about working in the<br />
Beauty industry.”
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Beauty Therapy<br />
Studying Beauty Therapy at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
is fun, exciting and will leave you with the<br />
skills, confidence and, most importantly,<br />
experience, to progress into employment or<br />
further your skills through study.<br />
The emphasis on our courses is to prepare you with<br />
practical experience and skills, taught by highly<br />
experienced and skilled lecturers. By the <strong>time</strong> you leave<br />
us, you will be ready to work in a variety of settings and<br />
salons, applying treatments such as manicures and<br />
pedicures, waxing, make-up, aromatherapy and Indian<br />
Head Massage. If you progress onto our more advanced<br />
courses, you will develop your treatment knowledge and<br />
practical skills.<br />
We offer a unique and fun, practical learning<br />
experience. Our four salons are run as professional<br />
clinics and are open to the public for treatments. You<br />
will get real-life experience which will look fantastic<br />
on your CV. As well as our salon, we have excellent<br />
links with employers in and around Brighton and all<br />
students get the opportunity to go on a work experience<br />
placement. All of our courses are taught by staff with a<br />
high level of expertise and current salon experience.<br />
The Beauty Therapy department also runs several<br />
courses alongside our main full-<strong>time</strong> programmes,<br />
which you may like to take to supplement your new<br />
skills or gain a new interest. These include courses in<br />
threading, advanced waxing, tanning and hot stone<br />
therapy.<br />
Due to the high level of training and technical<br />
skill involved in the Beauty industry, you will enter<br />
onto Level 2 and progress onto the higher Level 3<br />
qualifications.<br />
“Beauty & Holistic Therapy students have<br />
outstanding employability and interpersonal<br />
skills when working with clients and<br />
demonstrate high practical skills.”<br />
Ofsted report, June 2011<br />
Level 2<br />
Beauty Therapy VTCT Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Beauty Therapy VTCT Diploma Level 3<br />
or<br />
New BTEC Beauty Therapy<br />
Diploma Level 3 - see page 17 (2 Years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
After Level 2 you are likely to want to progress onto<br />
Level 3, where you will gain advanced skills and<br />
techniques that will be valued by employers. We<br />
also offer a wide range of training certificates on a<br />
part-<strong>time</strong> <strong>time</strong>table.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The Beauty Therapy industry is large and growing.<br />
You will have the skills and confidence to apply for<br />
a range of positions in salons, hotels, health and<br />
fitness spas, airlines, cruise liners and department<br />
stores around the world.<br />
Hair Beauty Holistics<br />
Relax & unwind in this hidden city retreat<br />
<strong>City</strong> Revival is our refreshingly different hair and beauty salon offering<br />
relaxing treatments, therapies, stylish cuts and sports therapy at<br />
fantastic value.<br />
Book an appointment<br />
To book a weekday appointment:<br />
Tel: 01273 667790<br />
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usiness, retail & Service industries | business & Enterprise<br />
“When someone is interested<br />
in a career in business, I think<br />
it’s important to learn some of<br />
the fundamentals and that’s<br />
exactly what I got from studying<br />
at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Some of the<br />
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solid knowledge I gained there<br />
has stayed with me through<br />
the years.”<br />
Deborah Meaden<br />
Former student and<br />
Businesswoman, ‘Dragon’s Den’
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business &<br />
enterprise<br />
Business courses at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> will help<br />
you to gain a broad understanding of<br />
enterprise and develop the skills, knowledge<br />
and understanding required to work in<br />
commerce today. A business qualification<br />
can lead to literally hundreds of career<br />
options and our Level 3 Business Plus<br />
course offers a unique certificate that you<br />
do not get at other colleges across Sussex,<br />
giving you the edge when applying for jobs<br />
or university.<br />
Our courses run from Level 1 right through to Level 3,<br />
so no matter what stage you’re currently at with your<br />
education or training, you can expect to gain the skills<br />
and confidence to progress with us.<br />
What you will study will depend on what level you are<br />
at, but you can expect to learn how to start work in<br />
business, retail and administration, explore business<br />
purposes, communications, marketing, accounting,<br />
business ethics and event/project management.<br />
Our Business department is one of the most dynamic<br />
and exciting areas at the <strong>College</strong>, using trips, work<br />
placements, practical experience and industry talks as<br />
the basis of our training programmes.<br />
The spirit of entrepreneurship is strong within the<br />
<strong>College</strong> and as a Business student you will be at the<br />
heart of this. Each year we have an ‘Entrepreneur in<br />
Residence’ - one of the top business people in the area<br />
- who will have offices within the <strong>College</strong> and who will<br />
be available to work with students to provide inspiration<br />
and guidance to help develop that entrepreneurial spirit.<br />
Our courses are fun but everything backs up the<br />
knowledge you gain in the classroom.<br />
Level 1<br />
Business & IT BTEC Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Business BTEC Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Business Plus<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma (2 year course)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
After successfully completing the Level 3 Plus<br />
qualification, you may wish to progress onto one of<br />
the many Business or Marketing courses offered at<br />
Universities around the country. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> also<br />
offers a Business Foundation Degree. We run a<br />
wide range of evening courses offering professional<br />
certificates such as ILEX and CIPD courses.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
A business qualification can open the door to<br />
literally hundreds of careers - too many to list here!<br />
Our Level 3 Business Plus course is unique to the<br />
area, with the extra qualifications that mean you<br />
will have the edge when applying for jobs after<br />
graduating, and have industry skills which you may<br />
wish to use when seeking part-<strong>time</strong> employment<br />
alongside your education. This is almost unique in<br />
this country.<br />
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usiness, retail & Service industries | computing & IT Services<br />
“The course is excellent and the<br />
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ICT resources at the college are<br />
fantastic. Because the tutors<br />
have worked in the IT industry<br />
themselves, it is really helpful<br />
that they can share their<br />
experiences and knowledge<br />
to prepare me for finding<br />
work afterwards.”
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Computing<br />
& IT Services<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Computing department<br />
specialises in delivering applied computing<br />
courses. We pride ourselves in keeping up<br />
to date and our courses provide a sound<br />
theoretical and applied perspective to<br />
modern computing and IT topics.<br />
The application of Computing and IT is realised through<br />
practical exercises in our well-equipped workshops. We<br />
offer courses suitable for both school leavers and adults<br />
and our full <strong>time</strong> courses often contain a mixed age<br />
range providing a richer learning experience. Our highlyexperienced<br />
tutors use a variety of methods including<br />
short lectures, practical work, research, group work and<br />
presentations.<br />
Depending upon your course you will study some, or<br />
most, of the following:<br />
Programming: VB.net, PHP, JavaScript, Java, ASP.net<br />
Web design: CSS, DOM, XML, SEO<br />
Databases: Design Issues, Normalisation, Queries, SQL<br />
Information Systems: Modelling, Requirements Analysis<br />
E-Commerce<br />
Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Cryptography,<br />
SSL, Certificates, Malware, Hackers and Crackers,<br />
Social Engineering<br />
Network Architecture: Topologies, Media, Devices,<br />
Protocols<br />
System Support: Customer Support Division, Help<br />
Desk Architecture, Installation of OS and Applications,<br />
Network Configuration<br />
Our computing department will prepare you for<br />
the possibilities involved from new technological<br />
advancements that await you in the next generation<br />
of computing devices.<br />
Level 1<br />
Business and IT BTEC Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
IT BTEC Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
IT BTEC Extended Diploma (2 years) Level 3<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Once you have qualified from Level 3, you may<br />
wish to further your knowledge and training by<br />
applying for the <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation Degree<br />
or an Honours Degree or to gain a professional<br />
qualification such as A+, Network+, Security+.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
After successfully completing the course, you can<br />
apply for a job in the following careers; System<br />
Support, Network Administrator, Systems Analysis,<br />
Database Administration, Database Architect,<br />
Software Configuration, Web programming,<br />
System Programming, Developing Rich Internet<br />
Applications or E-Commerce.<br />
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business, retail & Service industries | food & Hospitality<br />
National Recognition<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has a reputation for producing<br />
chefs of the highest calibre. Armand Sablon,<br />
won the Roux Scholarship which is the most<br />
prestigious competition in the UK for young<br />
chefs aged 22 to 30 and Carl Newberry won<br />
the coveted Young Chef of the Year award.<br />
Locally, Hove-based Ben McKellar has been<br />
awarded Michelin stars, 21-year-old Simon<br />
Duncan became Head Chef at Sam’s of<br />
Brighton and Elliott Moore has gone on to<br />
become the General Manager of Catering at<br />
the American Express Community Stadium.
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Food &<br />
Hospitality<br />
Do you have a flair for cooking, hospitality<br />
or events management? Our Catering<br />
and Events department offers a range of<br />
vocational catering and cookery courses<br />
that have been specially designed to<br />
prepare you for a successful career in the<br />
challenging, but rewarding, catering and<br />
events sector.<br />
You will gain invaluable experience if you choose to<br />
study with us. Our Catering department benefits from<br />
modern facilities such as industry standard training<br />
kitchens as well as our two training restaurants -<br />
‘The Gallery’ based at Central Campus and the<br />
East Central Brasserie located at the Amex Stadium<br />
are both open to the public providing a top of the range<br />
dining experience. We also have some excellent links<br />
with famous kitchens in and around Sussex, including<br />
Hotel du Vin, which accepts a number of students on<br />
Apprenticeships and work experience every year.<br />
While you train with us, you can expect to learn the<br />
principles and then advanced techniques that will<br />
prepare you for your career. Depending on the path<br />
you choose, these can include safety and hygiene,<br />
table service, nutrition, cooking techniques, costing<br />
and creating a menu. If you progress with us through<br />
to Level 3, you will be able to develop your supervisory<br />
and management skills and can choose to focus on<br />
event management too if you wish.<br />
Level 1<br />
Professional Cookery & Service<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Professional Cookery and Service<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Professional Cookery<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 3<br />
or<br />
Hospitality Supervision<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 3<br />
or<br />
Hospitality and Events Management<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (See P.17)<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Once you’ve completed Level 3 you may wish<br />
to continue studying on our foundation degree<br />
courses. The Level 3 qualifications are worth 160<br />
UCAS points.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Depending on which pathway you have chosen,<br />
you will have the skills and confidence to apply<br />
for a wide range of positions in the Catering and<br />
Events industries. Brighton has one of the busiest<br />
Catering, Events and Hospitality industries in the<br />
country with very healthy levels of recruitment.<br />
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business, retail & Service industries | Hairdressing & Barbering
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hairdressing<br />
& barbering<br />
Hairdressing is an exciting, colourful and<br />
expanding industry that offers diverse<br />
opportunities in further education, training<br />
and employment. At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>, we aim to<br />
provide a range of courses to start you on a<br />
successful career path in the Hairdressing<br />
industry, with opportunities for progression<br />
onto higher levels of qualifications.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is an exceptional place to train in<br />
Hairdressing. You will have the chance to learn in a<br />
practical environment that will prepare you for the world<br />
of work or further education. As well as the hands-on,<br />
creative lessons in modern well-equipped studios, you<br />
will have the opportunity to work in our professional <strong>City</strong><br />
Revival salons, which are open to staff and the public<br />
for hair and beauty treatments. All of our courses are<br />
taught by staff with a high level of expertise and current<br />
salon experience.<br />
Each year, our students dazzle the <strong>City</strong> with their<br />
creativity in the ever-popular hair shows that make<br />
full use of the skills the <strong>College</strong> has taught them and<br />
showcases their talents to the major employers in the<br />
city. It is events like our annual hair show that have put<br />
this department on the map and local employers look<br />
forward to receiving applications from our graduates.<br />
We are one of the South-East’s major providers of<br />
hairdressing courses and have excellent links with local<br />
employers. You may even have read about our students’<br />
successes in the news recently!<br />
Level 1<br />
Hairdressing Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Hairdressing and Barbering Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3<br />
or<br />
Barbering Diploma Level 3<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Most students will move into the industry once<br />
they’ve finished our programme but you may wish<br />
to pursue a career in teaching by enrolling for the<br />
KTTLS and DTTLS teaching certificate on offer at<br />
university. Or alternatively an A1 Assessor Award<br />
to become an NVQ Assessor in Hairdressing for<br />
either FE or the public sector.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
After Level 2 you will have the skills and<br />
confidence to apply for the many stylist jobs in the<br />
Hairdressing industry. After qualifying from Level 3<br />
you will be in a position to apply for management<br />
and supervisory positions.<br />
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business, retail & Service industries | Travel & Tourism<br />
overseas trips<br />
Every year, the Travel & Tourism<br />
department organises trips for<br />
students to give them a taste<br />
of exciting destinations such as<br />
New York and Morocco where<br />
they learn about different<br />
cultures and gain knowledge of<br />
the travel industry.
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Travel & Tourism<br />
Travel and Tourism is one of the most<br />
exciting and vibrant industries in the world.<br />
You could be helping someone find their<br />
dream holiday, travelling the world as a<br />
flight attendant, helping people party<br />
in sunny locations as a holiday rep or<br />
progressing through the ranks to become<br />
a top manager.<br />
Our courses, taught by staff with many years experience<br />
working in the industry, also equip you with the skills<br />
and confidence to pursue a career in many other fields.<br />
Studying with us is fun. We go on study trips around<br />
the world, from New York to London, and practice using<br />
cabin simulators and our real-world travel bureau which<br />
sells holidays and flights to staff, students and the<br />
general public.<br />
If you are training as cabin crew and air operations, you<br />
will wear professional uniform during your <strong>time</strong> with<br />
us. Our BTEC and vocational courses are practical in<br />
nature, so when you move into your career you will feel<br />
well prepared to meet the challenges.<br />
We have enthusiastic and experienced teachers who will<br />
be able to pass on their experience of the industry and<br />
this department has fantastic links with some of the<br />
largest travel companies in the world, including<br />
TUI, Servisair, GlobeGround and Virgin Atlantic.<br />
Level 2<br />
Airline Cabin Crew <strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 2<br />
or<br />
Airline Ground Operations<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Travel and Tourism BTEC Extended Diploma<br />
Level 3 (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
D Level 3 advanced Apprenticeships available, see<br />
page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
After successfully completing the programme at<br />
Level 3 (160 UCAS points) you may wish to continue<br />
your studies onto our Foundation Degree programme<br />
or apply to one of the various degree level courses on<br />
offer around the country, or even abroad.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
We have former students working as travel reps in<br />
locations such as Bulgaria, Turkey and Spain or<br />
flying around the world with Easyjet, Aer Lingus and<br />
Thomas Cook amongst others. Students have also<br />
gone on to university or to work for travel agencies.<br />
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courses<br />
Acting<br />
Art & Design<br />
Digital Media<br />
courses<br />
FIlmmaking<br />
courses<br />
Music<br />
Photography<br />
courses<br />
Street Dance<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
creative<br />
creative industries<br />
industries<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> invites you to study creative in an area study in the country.<br />
rated Outstanding by Ofsted. With fantastic<br />
facilities, experienced teaching staff and<br />
industry practitioners, and progression<br />
and success rates that are higher than the<br />
national average, we are one of the top<br />
colleges for creative study in the country.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> invites you to study in our Outstanding area as rated<br />
by Ofsted. With amazing facilities, teaching staff, progression<br />
rates and success rates we are truly one of the top destinations of<br />
Whether you are studying art, filmmaking, digital media or photography,<br />
Level 1<br />
you’ll be amazed at the facilities available to you. We have many large studios<br />
for creative work, top There technical are no equipment formal entry such requirements. as the latest All cameras and<br />
computer software and applicants much more. will attend You’ll an work interview on creative and complete portfolio work an<br />
that will culminate in<br />
aptitude<br />
our critically<br />
test.<br />
acclaimed art shows - further raising your<br />
profile as a creative in the community and adding you as the next chapter<br />
in our success story. Level 2<br />
5 GCSEs Grades D and E or an equivalent<br />
Situated in the heart Level of the 1 qualification. North Laine, Art our & creative Design and industries Photography area is<br />
Whether you are studying art and design, ideally filmmaking, situated to tap applicants into the amazing will also and need unique to show atmosphere the level, of Brighton.<br />
digital media, photography, music, acting We or are street surrounded by range art, and art houses, quality that theatres their and work digital has reached companies by and<br />
dance, you will have access to excellent there facilities. is no We lack of inspiration presenting to a portfolio be taken of from art work. studying with us here in<br />
have many large studios and workshops Brighton. for creative There also exists plenty of career opportunities for creatives within<br />
work, bright and airy dance and acting studios, the city and these courses, Level 3along with the experience we give you will help<br />
industry standard equipment, computers propel and software. you where you want to be.<br />
5 GCSEs Grades A* to C to include at least one of<br />
English, Maths, Science or a related subject.<br />
Located in the heart of the North Laine area, our<br />
creative industries department is ideally situated within<br />
the amazing vibe and unique atmosphere of Brighton. Art & Design and Photography applicants will also<br />
Entry requirements<br />
We are surrounded by street art, galleries, museums, need to show the level, range and quality that their<br />
theatres and digital media companies so there is no work has reached by presenting a portfolio of art<br />
Level 1<br />
Level 3<br />
lack of inspiration to be tapped into whilst studying work.<br />
at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>. There are many career opportunities No formal entry requirements 5 GCSEs at grade A* - C or a<br />
within the creative industries and the skills - interview and & aptitude Music test applicants will Level be asked 2 vocational to bring qualification*<br />
evidence<br />
experience that our courses will give you required. will enable of any evidence of music they have composed and<br />
you to achieve your individual goals.<br />
/ or produced either on CD or as a web link to their<br />
Level 2<br />
interview.<br />
Level 4<br />
Each year our students showcase their work in our<br />
5 GCSEs at grade D & E or a<br />
highly acclaimed art and design show, music gigs and<br />
BTEC Level 3 Extended<br />
Level 1 vocational qualification* Diploma*<br />
dance and acting performances which have become<br />
very popular with both the local community and<br />
industry professionals.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
* For Art & Design and Photography courses you will also need to show the level, range and<br />
quality that your work has reached by presenting a portfolio of art work.
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acting<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
With fantastic progression rates onto drama<br />
school, University and professional acting<br />
work, combined with the wonderful facilities<br />
and our creative links with Brighton’s<br />
vibrant performance industry, our Acting<br />
department, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted,<br />
will ensure that your skills are honed to take<br />
you to the next level.<br />
While you are with us, you will have the opportunity to<br />
develop your skills and wider understanding of acting as<br />
an art. You will study areas such as acting technique,<br />
contemporary theatre, classical theatre and acting for film<br />
and television. You will build skills that you will showcase<br />
in regular live performances culminating in a large scale<br />
end of year show. The final performance of the course is a<br />
high profile show in the Brighton Fringe Festival.<br />
What makes <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> such a special place to learn<br />
is that while you are here with us, you get the chance<br />
to work alongside filmmaking, music, music technology,<br />
event management and even carpentry students<br />
because we provide a total training environment to give<br />
you every insight into the creative industry and what’s<br />
involved in taking an original idea all the way through<br />
to a live performance.<br />
Working in a department that is embedded within the<br />
performance industry, you will have the opportunity to<br />
talk to drama schools, specialist universities, agents,<br />
working actors and other industry professionals<br />
throughout your studies with us. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is ideally<br />
located to tap into this city’s unique atmosphere, and<br />
with our facilities, teaching experience and practical<br />
productions plus your talent, we are sure that you will<br />
be a success and achieve your goals.<br />
“This is a genuine start to your professional<br />
training as an actor. Our links with the<br />
performance industry mean that students<br />
have the opportunity to work with<br />
professional companies and make contacts<br />
that they can carry into their future careers.”<br />
Andy Hoggarth<br />
Team Leader, Acting, Filmmaking & Street Dance<br />
Level 2<br />
Acting BTEC Level 2 Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Acting BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 Years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
One of the most outstanding aspects of this<br />
department is its progression routes and many<br />
Drama Schools and universities welcome<br />
applications from <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> as they recognise<br />
the value of our training environment. The<br />
Extended Diploma is worth 160 UCAS points.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The performing arts industry offers many exciting<br />
opportunities including acting, dancing, direction,<br />
choreography, stage management and theatre &<br />
arts administration.<br />
We have some fantastic success stories of students<br />
who have secured acting jobs straight after the<br />
course. These include jobs in live theatre, TV<br />
adverts and even Hollywood films!<br />
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art & design<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is THE place to study if you<br />
are interested in art and design and would<br />
like to pursue a career in the creative<br />
industries. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted,<br />
the Art and Design department is a vibrant,<br />
creative hub based in the heart of the North<br />
Laine area of Brighton. You will be taught<br />
by highly experienced specialist teachers<br />
and practising artists and will have your<br />
own studio space and access to fantastic<br />
specialist studios and workshop facilities.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers exciting art and design opportunities<br />
within a creative and inspiring environment. Our staff<br />
will work with you to help you find the right course,<br />
focus on your goals and aspirations and help you to<br />
realise your full potential. Our courses will provide you<br />
with a broad introduction to art & design. Drawing and<br />
research into the work of historical and contemporary<br />
artists and designers will underpin all of your art and<br />
design work and you will be encouraged to explore and<br />
develop your creative, practical, research and problemsolving<br />
skills.<br />
Exciting project briefs will introduce you to a wide<br />
range of art and design disciplines such as fashion,<br />
textiles, graphics, Illustration, 3D design, printmaking<br />
and fine art and will encourage you to experiment with<br />
a wide range of materials and techniques. Live briefs,<br />
competitions, charity art events and entrepreneurial<br />
projects will help to provide you with an insight into<br />
what it is like to work in the industry.<br />
During your course, you will develop a strong portfolio<br />
of work and you will receive supportive advice from your<br />
tutors about progression opportunities. The department<br />
has an outstanding track record of students moving<br />
onto higher levels of study, Apprenticeships or straight<br />
into employment.<br />
Level 1<br />
Art & Design BTEC Level 1 Diploma<br />
Level 2<br />
Art & Design BTEC Level 2 Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Art & Design<br />
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
We are an outstanding department that prepares<br />
outstanding students to go on to great things.<br />
Students who complete our Level 3 Extended<br />
Diploma can progress onto Higher Education at<br />
one of the top art schools in the country.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
The skills you develop undertaking art and design<br />
can prepare you for a wide range of employment<br />
opportunities within the creative industries in areas<br />
such as such as graphic design, illustration, fashion,<br />
3 dimensional design, costume design, stage design,<br />
architecture, interior design and museum curation.<br />
With a student achievement rate of<br />
100%, <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Art & Design students<br />
consistently progress on to great things<br />
with many going on to study at some of<br />
the country’s top universities.<br />
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industry links<br />
The Digital Design department has<br />
unique links with top Digital companies<br />
such as Gamania Digital Entertainment<br />
Europe, a leading PC online game and<br />
digital entertainment corporation,<br />
running Focus Groups with students<br />
to observe or test new games.
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Digital Media &<br />
GAmes Design<br />
This is one of the most progressive and<br />
industry-relevant areas of the <strong>College</strong>,<br />
and another creative area at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted.<br />
Located in the heart of Brighton’s creative<br />
and digital scene and with access to<br />
fantastic industry standard computer<br />
facilities and great links with industry, we<br />
are THE place to come and study digital<br />
media and games design.<br />
Our exciting range of courses aim to develop your<br />
knowledge and understanding of the digital media<br />
and games industries and give you the skills that<br />
industry requires. In our industry standard PC and Mac<br />
computer suites, exciting assignments will encourage<br />
hands on experience of software to develop your<br />
practical skills in areas such as interactive design, web<br />
design, concept art, games design and 3D animation<br />
by exploring software applications such as Adobe<br />
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Flash, After<br />
Effects, 3D Studio Max and Final Cut Pro.<br />
You will also gain skills in using traditional drawing<br />
and visualisation techniques, including storyboarding,<br />
to generate and develop your ideas. Research<br />
and planning skills and skills in teamwork, <strong>time</strong><br />
management and professional working practice<br />
underpin all of our courses.<br />
Our close proximity to a wide range of digital companies<br />
and digital professionals who are leaders in their field<br />
in areas such as games design, animation, mobile<br />
gaming, e learning and web development, means that we<br />
have fantastic links with local employers. You will gain<br />
experience of what it is like to work in the industry through<br />
live briefs and talks by visiting speakers from industry.<br />
Our experienced staff will work with you to help you<br />
focus on your goals and aspirations. During your course<br />
you will develop a strong portfolio of work and you<br />
will receive supportive advice from your tutor about<br />
progression opportunities.<br />
Level 2<br />
Creative Media Design BTEC Level 2 Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Games Development<br />
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma ( 2 years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
The Extended Diploma is a qualification welcomed<br />
by universities. Digital Media and Games Design<br />
is a growing industry and degree level courses<br />
are offered around the country, including the<br />
Foundation Degree in Digital Media Design at <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>. We also offer the Level 3 Apprenticeship<br />
qualification in Creative Digital Media for students<br />
who prefer to have direct entry into an employment<br />
situation whilst they study. The department has<br />
an outstanding track record of students moving<br />
onto higher levels of study, employment or onto<br />
Apprenticeship programmes.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
Advanced Apprenticeships in Digital Media are also available<br />
through <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> visit www.digitalsussex.info for further details.<br />
This is a competitive but growing industry. Job<br />
opportunities can be found in areas such as games<br />
design, games QA testing, animation, interactive<br />
design, digital graphics, web design, special<br />
effects production. Our students are well placed to<br />
take an entry level job in some of the best digital<br />
companies in the country.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is proactive in attracting a balance of<br />
female and male students to this exciting area of study.<br />
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equipment<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has two mac suites<br />
specifically for filmmaking students<br />
containing 38 iMacs running Adobe<br />
CS6, Motion, SoundTrack Pro, I can<br />
Animate and Dragon Stop Motion. You’ll<br />
have access to our film studio with a<br />
film set, green screen area and film<br />
sound recording booth, all stocked with:<br />
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Canon 600D and Sony NX5E, Z1 &<br />
HVR 1000E Cameras<br />
Redhead & Arri Blone Lighting Kits<br />
Rode Boom Poles<br />
We also have a Specialist Animation<br />
Rostra plus a wealth of other state<br />
of the art film making and sound<br />
recording equipment.
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filmmaking<br />
The Film, TV and Video industry offers<br />
many exciting opportunities including<br />
directing, production, camera operation,<br />
sound operation, editing and script writing,<br />
as well as all the behind the scenes jobs<br />
involved in getting a project from the initial<br />
idea all the way to the screen.<br />
Advances in camera and computer technology have<br />
meant that it is now possible to film, edit and screen<br />
films entirely in the digital format. Filmmaking courses<br />
at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> prepare you for further training and<br />
employment in this exciting and expanding industry.<br />
In fact, we prepare our students so well that many<br />
move straight into the industry or towards the top<br />
university courses in the country for film - for example<br />
Ravensbourne <strong>College</strong>, Bournemouth Institute and<br />
the University of Sussex!<br />
Through a mixture of practical lessons and vocational<br />
projects, you will have the opportunity to develop your<br />
creative filmmaking skills. You will be taught using<br />
professional standard equipment, including Sony NX5<br />
HD cameras and Mac editing suites running industry<br />
standard Adobe Premiere (CS6). You will also be<br />
encouraged to increase your academic skills in order<br />
to access a full range of progression opportunities.<br />
Throughout the course you will work with real-life<br />
clients, covering live events and creating promotional<br />
videos. We will also develop your filmmaking interests<br />
so you can build your portfolio in the direction<br />
you wish. Recent projects have included training<br />
films for the Brain Injuries Rehabilitation Trust and<br />
documentaries about green travel for the Europe-wide<br />
think tank, CIVITAS.<br />
Level 2<br />
Filmmaking BTEC Level 2 Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Filmmaking Level 3<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma (2 Years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
You may wish to continue and develop your skills<br />
at university or film school. The BTEC Extended<br />
Diploma is worth 160 UCAS points and our<br />
students have chosen to continue their studies at<br />
some of the very best film schools in the country.<br />
The overwhelming majority of our students achieve<br />
their first choice university course.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
The skills being developed in the course mean that<br />
some graduates will be able to access employment<br />
in the industry at technician level, or may wish to<br />
carve a career as a freelancer.<br />
“We are immensely proud of our<br />
students. They have done brilliantly,<br />
with many progressing to some<br />
of the very best colleges for film<br />
(Ravensbourne <strong>College</strong> and<br />
Bournemouth Institute) as well as<br />
University of Sussex after finishing their<br />
course at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>.”<br />
Andy Hoggarth<br />
Team Leader, Acting, Filmmaking & Street Dance<br />
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equipment<br />
The <strong>College</strong>’s music studios are stocked with<br />
state of the art equipment, this includes:<br />
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48-channel Audient mixing desk<br />
(previously used by U2 & Brian Eno)<br />
2 x 36-channel Audient desks<br />
Focusrite and Joe Meek pre-amps & EQs<br />
Dbx compressors & gates<br />
Pro Tools H/D<br />
POD guitar & bass emulators<br />
Studios include Marshall, Fender & Trace<br />
Elliot guitar and bass amps, Neumann<br />
U187 and Shure SM57 / 58 microphones<br />
Macs running Logic Pro 8, Pro-Tools, Reason<br />
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MUSIC & MUSIC<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Are you full of musically creative ideas?<br />
Are you passionate about music and<br />
performance either as a solo performer<br />
or as part of a band? Do you dream of<br />
recording and producing your own hit tracks<br />
and succeeding in the music business?<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Music Performance and Music Production<br />
courses will give you the hands-on practical experience<br />
you need to develop as a confident performer and<br />
recording engineer.<br />
You will have the opportunity to perform at <strong>College</strong><br />
events and gigs with fellow-students and receive<br />
encouragement and support from tutors who have<br />
in-depth experience and knowledge of the music<br />
industry. Using state-of-the-art production facilities and<br />
rehearsal space, you will have the opportunity to work on<br />
recordings that are put on a compilation album released<br />
on the department’s own label, ‘Brighton Records’.<br />
Our music department is stocked with state-of-the-art<br />
equipment such as a 48-channel Audient mixing desk<br />
(previously used by U2 and Brian Eno), 2 x 36 channel<br />
Audient desks, Dbx compressors and gates, Pro Tools<br />
H/D and Macs running the latest Logic Pro software.<br />
Performance students will love the studios packed with<br />
Marshall, Fender and Trace Elliot guitars and bass amps.<br />
Students really enjoy the friendly, buzzy atmosphere in<br />
the music department and there are excellent industry<br />
links, with guest speakers (which have previously<br />
included Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim) regularly<br />
coming to the <strong>College</strong> to offer inspiring advice and<br />
insights.<br />
Level 3<br />
Music Performance or Production<br />
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 Years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Lots of our students decide to progress onto our<br />
Foundation Degree in Music Production. The<br />
Extended Diploma is worth 160 UCAS points<br />
so you will have lots of options to continue your<br />
studies either with us or a wide selection of<br />
university establishments.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
Music is a wonderfully creative field where age<br />
or experience is no barrier for success. You will<br />
have developed your skills and confidence with us<br />
to apply for any number of jobs within the music<br />
industry, including Music Producer, Performer,<br />
Songwriter, Publisher, Session Musician and Live<br />
Sound Engineer. Don’t forget us at your next sellout<br />
gig!<br />
Run by students, Brighton Records is <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>’s Independent record label releasing<br />
student produced music throughout the year.<br />
Find us on Myspace /brightonrecords<br />
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Photography<br />
If you are interested in photography then<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is THE place to study. In a<br />
department rated Outstanding by Ofsted,<br />
our excellent two year photography course is<br />
designed to give you a broad introduction to<br />
the skills and techniques that you will need<br />
to work in this exciting and competitive<br />
industry. You will be taught by experienced<br />
tutors with a wealth of industry knowledge<br />
and have access to industry standard<br />
photographic studios and equipment.<br />
You will work on practical assignments producing<br />
photography work that will introduce you to a wide<br />
variety of techniques and processes. In our fully<br />
equipped darkroom, you will learn traditional darkroom<br />
techniques and in our photographic studios you will<br />
experiment with different cameras and studio lighting<br />
techniques. Using the latest industry-standard Apple<br />
iMac computers and software, you will learn how<br />
cutting-edge technology is used to enhance and<br />
manipulate photographic images.<br />
You will be encouraged to be experimental in your<br />
approach to your work and will learn how to research,<br />
plan, explore, develop, produce and evaluate your<br />
ideas and the ideas of others. You will underpin all<br />
of your work with research into the work of historical<br />
and contemporary photographers and photographic<br />
practices.<br />
The course has a strong industry focus and you<br />
will undertake live briefs and competitions to gain<br />
an understanding of what it is like to work in the<br />
industry. Experienced tutors with a wealth of industry<br />
knowledge will help you learn how to approach the<br />
creative process and will introduce you to professional<br />
working practice skills which are essential if you wish<br />
to succeed as a photographer.<br />
During the course you will build a strong and varied<br />
portfolio of work to support your progression onto<br />
university, or employment or into an Apprenticeship.<br />
Level 3<br />
Photography Level 3<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma (2 Years)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Some students decide to progress onto our<br />
Foundation Degree in Photography whilst others<br />
continue their studies at Higher Education<br />
establishments across the country. Many of the top<br />
art colleges in the country know us by reputation<br />
and welcome applications from <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> students<br />
onto their degree level photography courses.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Alternatively, students progress directly into<br />
employment in a junior role, or take up an<br />
Apprenticeship programme to gain further<br />
qualifications whilst in the workplace.<br />
Whatever you decide, the Extended Diploma<br />
qualification and the skills and portfolio that you<br />
will gain through our photography courses will help<br />
you achieve your goals.<br />
equipment<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has three professional photography studios stocked<br />
with state-of-the-art equipment, this includes:<br />
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OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
Canon 5D MkII and Hasselblad Digital cameras<br />
Extensive range of lenses<br />
Bowens lighting<br />
Large Black and White darkroom<br />
Colour Darkroom with Large format 4x5 enlargers<br />
3 large format Epson printer capable of printing up to A1+<br />
Flextight large format and Nikon medium format scanners<br />
Print finishing area with A0 Hotpress<br />
Students also have access to three designated Mac suites,<br />
containing over 50 iMacs running Lightroom 3 and Adobe<br />
Creative Suite CS5.<br />
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STREET DANCE<br />
Street is an exciting form of dance that<br />
is taking over the country. Street dancers<br />
work in music video, theatre, corporate<br />
entertainment and anywhere that modern<br />
cutting edge entertainment is wanted. It<br />
is also the area of dance where the most<br />
innovation is happening, with styles being<br />
mixed across the board. At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>, we<br />
offer the start to your professional training<br />
in this vibrant discipline. Our teachers are<br />
all working dancers so they understand<br />
what is needed to make it in this industry.<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
Everything is focused on producing innovative, original<br />
street and urban dance. You will also study professional<br />
dance techniques including jazz, Afro-Cuban, Afro-<br />
Brazilian, ballet and flamenco among others to ensure<br />
that you have the skills to progress as a commercial<br />
dancer.<br />
Strong local and national links with the industry mean<br />
you will have the opportunity to create your own links<br />
and develop as a professional. This includes performing<br />
for professional clients, performing in the Brighton<br />
Fringe festival, taking part in workshops with working<br />
dancers and meeting agents and representatives from<br />
dance schools and specialist universities.<br />
Our students progress to work in the industry, study at<br />
specialist dance schools or gain places on Performing<br />
Arts degrees at top universities. All students leave us<br />
with the ability to lead dance classes.<br />
Street Dance<br />
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
One of the most outstanding aspects of this<br />
department is its progression routes and<br />
many dance schools and universities welcome<br />
applications from <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> as they recognise<br />
the value of our training environment. The<br />
Extended Diploma is worth 160 UCAS points.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The performing arts industry offers many exciting<br />
opportunities for innovative dancers in areas<br />
such as music video, theatre and corporate<br />
entertainment.<br />
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courses<br />
Childcare<br />
Forensic Science<br />
Health & Social Care<br />
courses<br />
Public Services<br />
courses<br />
Sports & Sport Science<br />
Sports Academies<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses
health,<br />
public services<br />
& Sport<br />
Apply for this area if you have an interest<br />
in a wide range of careers that a Diploma<br />
in Childcare, Forensic Science, Health and<br />
Social Care, Sport and Public Services<br />
can provide you with. Whilst these areas<br />
are diverse, each one offers great career<br />
opportunities and our teaching departments<br />
are ready to help get you into your dream<br />
career or university place.<br />
Students who follow the science or sports science<br />
pathways will enjoy some of the best facilities in the<br />
county - so good that Brighton University students<br />
come to use them. Study sports and you will be<br />
enrolling into one of the largest sports colleges in the<br />
South-East - and have access to facilities such as full<br />
sized pitches, gyms and much more. You’ll also get<br />
quality coaching from professional footballers, boxers,<br />
rugby stars and much more. If you are a talented<br />
sportsperson you may be interested in our Sports<br />
Performance Academies.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Level 1<br />
There are no formal entry requirements. All<br />
applicants will attend an interview and complete<br />
an aptitude test.<br />
Level 2<br />
5 GCSEs Grades D and E or an equivalent level 1<br />
qualification.<br />
Level 3<br />
5 GCSEs Grades A* to C to include at least one of<br />
English, Maths, Science or a related subject.<br />
Forensic Science applicants require 5 GCSEs A* to<br />
C as above which must include Maths and Science.<br />
This industry is strong in Brighton and there are<br />
many employers in the area which would welcome an<br />
applicant with one of our Diplomas on their CVs.
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did you know?<br />
We run parenting courses for<br />
young mums-to-be.<br />
Call us to find out more!
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childcare<br />
Have you always wanted to work with<br />
children? Do you find yourself developing<br />
a good rapport with young people? Would<br />
you like a career where you can make a<br />
real difference to a child’s development?<br />
As more primary carers are returning to<br />
work and the government continues to offer<br />
schemes such as free nursery sessions for<br />
three year olds, there is a real need for wellqualified<br />
and experienced childcarers.<br />
Our courses are aimed at students of all levels, so<br />
no matter what stage you are currently at with your<br />
education or training, we can offer you courses and<br />
a path for you to leave <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> with the skills<br />
and confidence to apply for the wide range of jobs<br />
within the industry. Depending on the level you are<br />
studying, you will learn about food and nutrition,<br />
child development, caring for children, working with<br />
parents, communication skills and emotional and social<br />
development.<br />
The Childcare department at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is highly<br />
respected within the industry. We work with over<br />
thirty local childcare providers, who offer various work<br />
experience placements while you are training, with<br />
some of our students gaining full-<strong>time</strong> employment<br />
as a direct result.<br />
Our high-quality, vocational, early years training<br />
will give you the skills to have a significant impact<br />
on the development of children - influencing their<br />
development, performance at school and their future<br />
life chances.<br />
Level 1<br />
Childcare CACHE Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Childcare CACHE Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Childcare BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Once you have qualified from our Level 3 Extended<br />
Diploma, you may wish to continue your studies<br />
by applying for one of the many Childcare<br />
qualifications available at university level.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The opportunities within the childcare sector are<br />
probably a lot wider than you think. With a<br />
Childcare qualification you can go on to be a<br />
Nursery Nurse, Children’s Holiday Rep, Play<br />
Worker, Nanny, Teaching Assistant, Nurse, Teacher<br />
or Social Worker.<br />
Please note: Students applying for these courses will need to<br />
be CRB checked - the <strong>College</strong> will arrange this.<br />
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unique course<br />
This unique 3 A-level<br />
equivalent course covers<br />
many exciting topics such as<br />
criminal psychology and crime<br />
scene management.
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forensic science<br />
Fascinated by the world around you?<br />
Interested in a career in forensic science?<br />
This unique course offers high level training<br />
in the science of forensic analysis and<br />
will be the first stage in developing your<br />
understanding of how science can help<br />
piece together the evidence required to<br />
help catch the criminal.<br />
Using state-of-the-art facilities with the latest<br />
university-standard equipment, you will study the<br />
fundamentals of science and scientific investigations,<br />
before going onto specialist areas such as the<br />
physiology of human regulation, genetics and genetic<br />
engineering, chemical analysis techniques and other<br />
forensic analysis tools. You’ll learn all this in the context<br />
of a criminal investigation procedure.<br />
During this <strong>time</strong> you will benefit from working with<br />
students from other schools and universities, such as<br />
those on the University of Brighton Foundation Degree,<br />
and you will enjoy guest speakers from the field and<br />
work with our close partners in the NHS and<br />
University Hospital.<br />
Our Science team have many years’ experience of<br />
teaching at both Level 3 and Foundation Degree levels<br />
and have maintained close links with the science industry.<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Most of our students will continue their studies<br />
as they look to enter the Science industry. <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> offers a Foundation Degree in Biological<br />
Sciences, which would be a great next-step on your<br />
journey towards being a scientist. Alternatively you<br />
may wish to apply to any number of University level<br />
courses that would welcome an application from a<br />
graduate from this course.<br />
Level 3<br />
Forensic Science<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
“Forensic science is concerned with<br />
using scientific methods either in<br />
public, in a court, or in the justice<br />
system as a whole. In fact, any<br />
science used for the purposes of the<br />
law is forensic science. The prime<br />
function of Forensic Science is to<br />
provide evidence to support criminal<br />
investigations. Drugs, violence,<br />
property and hi-tech crime<br />
detection are all about the<br />
appliance of forensic science.”<br />
Lorraine Smith<br />
Team Leader,<br />
Science<br />
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prospects<br />
With a high pass rate, our<br />
students in Health & Social<br />
Care are very successful in<br />
both their course and finding<br />
relevant careers directly after<br />
finishing college.
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health &<br />
social care<br />
Are you a caring person? Do you find<br />
yourself looking after others? Would you<br />
like to have a satisfying and rewarding<br />
career in health and social care? Our<br />
Health and Social Care department offers<br />
a range of Diplomas and qualifications that<br />
will prepare you for an exciting, challenging,<br />
stimulating career.<br />
A qualification in Health and Social Care can open<br />
the door to so many different careers that we could<br />
not list them all, but it includes Care Worker, Nurse,<br />
Youth Worker or Social Worker to name but a few.<br />
We offer courses from Level 1 through to Level 3,<br />
meaning that whatever your current level of training<br />
or qualifications, we can help you progress all the<br />
way through to a university application or into your<br />
chosen career.<br />
What you will study with us will depend on what level<br />
you are on, but you can expect to increase your skills<br />
and confidence in communication, cultural diversity,<br />
the impact of diet, anatomy and physiology, therapeutic<br />
activities, development of life stages and sociological<br />
and physiological perspectives.<br />
The Health and Social Care industry is one that is<br />
rapidly changing, with new government initiatives<br />
giving it a higher profile than ever. These developments<br />
mean that it is more important than ever that well<br />
qualified, experienced people enter the industry to<br />
meet this demand.<br />
Level 1<br />
Health and Social Care BTEC Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Health and Social Care<br />
BTEC Intermediate Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Health and Social Care<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Once you have successfully completed the Level 3<br />
course, you may wish to apply for one of the many<br />
Degree level courses on offer at university. There<br />
are also many industry specific training courses<br />
you can go on as well. The Extended Diploma is<br />
worth 160 UCAS points.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
There are lots of different jobs and careers that<br />
would value your qualification. Some include Care<br />
Worker, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Nurse or<br />
Teacher.<br />
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“What made the course<br />
enjoyable for me was that there<br />
was such a range of activities<br />
that helped us build on our<br />
confidence and teamwork skills.<br />
The tutors were brilliant. They<br />
were always very supportive<br />
and really helped create a good<br />
team spirit amongst the students.”<br />
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public services<br />
Would you like to work in the Public Service<br />
sector? Would you like to learn the skills,<br />
discipline and knowledge required to equip<br />
you for a career in the Police, Fire Service,<br />
Ambulance Service, Prison Service, Army,<br />
Royal Navy, RAF or Marines?<br />
Our Public Services department is exciting, active and<br />
vibrant and will provide you with all the support and<br />
guidance you need to get you qualified and employed,<br />
or for you to succeed in your application to university.<br />
We offer courses that range from Level 1 to Level 3, so<br />
no matter what stage you are at with your education,<br />
we offer a clear progression route that will see you get<br />
to where you want to be. Depending on what level you<br />
are on, you can expect to study teamwork, leadership,<br />
citizenship, understanding diversity and discipline.<br />
Based at our <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> East campus near Brighton<br />
Marina, our Public Service students have immediate<br />
access to some of the great sports facilities. You will<br />
also enjoy the specialist units such as outdoor and<br />
adventurous expeditions, fitness training, expedition<br />
skills and water based activities.<br />
Learning will be varied and creative with an emphasis<br />
on practical skills, teamwork and fitness. Assessment<br />
is via 100% coursework-based projects and there<br />
are no exams. Visits will be made to public service<br />
organisations and guest speakers will be invited to<br />
talk about their Public Service experiences.<br />
Level 1<br />
Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Public Services BTEC Intermediate Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Public Services<br />
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
After successfully completing the BTEC Extended<br />
Diploma, you may want to further your education<br />
by applying for a degree level course at university.<br />
During the course you may have identified a<br />
specialism and we will work with you to help you<br />
apply for the correct professional training for the<br />
next step in your career.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
You will feel confident about applying to join<br />
the uniformed public services, such as the Fire<br />
Brigade, Ambulance Service, Army, Police and the<br />
Prison Service.<br />
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perform & succeed<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s sports teams have successfully<br />
performed at county and national league level in a<br />
wide range of sports. Recent accolades include:<br />
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Archie Hutchins (Boxing) - Junior ABAE<br />
Champion 2011<br />
Luke Batstone & Harry Bambridge (Boxing)-<br />
Southern Counties Champions<br />
Jordan Adekunle (Football) made it into the<br />
England <strong>College</strong>s U/19s 17-man squad<br />
Mixed Hockey Team made it through to the Mixed<br />
National Hockey Plate Finals<br />
In the past three seasons our Football 1st team<br />
has won the National League, County League<br />
and County cup<br />
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Sport Science<br />
Post-Olympics, the sports industry is<br />
booming. Part of this huge sporting event<br />
is the legacy it will leave behind in this<br />
country. New facilities, enthusiasm for<br />
health and fitness plus a wide range of<br />
mass-participation events are all part of<br />
this new landscape - and this means there<br />
are thousands of new opportunities in the<br />
industry!<br />
Our sports courses offer a fantastic opportunity<br />
for you to train across a wide range of the sporting<br />
disciplines, developing your abilities within sports<br />
and games while studying the science and training<br />
principles behind the practical aspects. If you love<br />
sport and want to develop your skills and knowledge<br />
in order to pursue a career in the sports and leisure<br />
industry, then these courses are for you.<br />
Our students benefit from fantastic outdoor and<br />
indoor facilities including full-size, all-weather and<br />
grass pitches, an indoor sports hall and gym. Our<br />
sports teams have successfully performed at county<br />
and national league level.<br />
Studying sport at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> will give you the chance<br />
to learn in a practical environment and will prepare<br />
you for further education or employment. Our highly<br />
skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of<br />
knowledge and experience in sport and have<br />
excellent links with local employers such as Brighton<br />
& Hove Albion FC and Sussex County Cricket Club.<br />
Level 1<br />
Sport BTEC Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Sport BTEC Intermediate Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Sport BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 (2 years)<br />
or<br />
Sport Science and Exercise BTEC Extended<br />
Diploma Level 3 (2 years)<br />
D This subject is available to study as part of our<br />
new Level 3 BTEC Advanced Vocational Studies<br />
programme, see page 15<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
The BTEC Extended Diploma will give you the<br />
skills and confidence to apply for university. The<br />
Extended Diploma is worth between 160 UCAS<br />
points. There are multitudes of coaching or sports<br />
science qualifications that you may wish to take,<br />
including the HND course on offer at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The sports industry is currently booming, with<br />
many opportunities in Brighton and beyond.<br />
These might include coaching, sports scientist,<br />
nutritionist, physiotherapist, community coach,<br />
personal trainer and many others.<br />
If you are a talented sportsperson with genuine hopes<br />
to making a career as a professional, then please turn<br />
the page to find out about our nationally recognised<br />
sporting academies.<br />
We have excellent links with the Albion, which<br />
has led to a number of paid and voluntary<br />
employment opportunities for students. Former<br />
Albion professionals are also involved in the<br />
coaching of our Sport Programmes.<br />
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Sports Academies<br />
Promoting sporting excellence alongside education<br />
These unique one or two year programmes are designed<br />
for talented young people interested in football, boxing,<br />
rugby and netball, to take advantage of the opportunity<br />
to develop their sporting skills, while continuing their<br />
education at the same <strong>time</strong>.<br />
These programmes provide a network of support,<br />
coaching, sporting excellence and competitive<br />
surroundings designed to get the very best out of you<br />
as you progress through a vital moment in your sporting<br />
development. We appreciate the level of <strong>time</strong> and<br />
sacrifice required from you and your families in order to<br />
reach the top of your sport and have developed these<br />
programmes to ensure that while you train to the very<br />
best of your abilities, you’ll also be getting vital sports<br />
and coaching qualifications.<br />
These programmes will ensure that you will get a solid<br />
understanding of the scientific and coaching principles<br />
behind your elite level performance, while giving you<br />
options should you not wish to pursue your career as a<br />
professional sportsperson in the future.<br />
Our programmes include:<br />
Football Development Academy<br />
(Open to men and women)<br />
Students will receive specialist coaching from an<br />
ex-professional footballer and UEFA Licensed Coach<br />
for a minimum of 6 hours each week and will play<br />
competitive matches in local and national league and<br />
cup competitions.<br />
You will gain qualifications and coaching badges<br />
such as:<br />
• Sport BTEC Diploma (Level 1-3)<br />
• Coaching FA Level 1 Certificate<br />
• Emergency Aid FA Certificate<br />
• Child protection module<br />
• Sports Coaching NCFE Level 2 Certificate<br />
Boxing Elite Academy<br />
Our nationally renowned boxing academy has already<br />
produced amateur boxers that have won national titles<br />
and call-ups to the Elite Rio 2016 squad.<br />
Join the Academy and receive top coaching,<br />
nutrition and sports science advice and training from<br />
professional boxers and coaches.<br />
• Sport BTEC Diploma (Level 2-3)<br />
• Specialised units to compliment your progression<br />
through the amateur ranks<br />
Brighton Blues Rugby Development Academy<br />
Students will receive specialist rugby coaching from<br />
an experienced and qualified professional coaching<br />
team at Brighton Rugby Club, and will train three <strong>time</strong>s<br />
per week and play competitive matches in local and<br />
national league and cup competitions.<br />
You will gain qualifications and coaching badges<br />
such as:<br />
• Sport BTEC Diploma (Level 1-3)<br />
• Coaching Rugby Union 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate<br />
• Sports Coaching NCFE Level 2 Certificate<br />
Netball Academy<br />
The primary motive of this academy is to encourage<br />
you to continue with your desire to play Netball at the<br />
highest level, but to also give you the opportunity to<br />
gain relevant and high level qualifications that will allow<br />
you to continue working in the sports arena alongside<br />
your competitive commitments.<br />
• Sport BTEC Diploma (Level 1-3)<br />
• Specialised units to compliment your progression<br />
through the amateur ranks<br />
Former Football Development Academy student<br />
Grant Hall debuted for Brighton & Hove Albion in 11/12 season<br />
and is now with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League<br />
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courses<br />
Bricklaying<br />
carpentry & Joinery<br />
electrical<br />
courses<br />
Multi-trades<br />
courses<br />
motor vehicle<br />
Painting & Decorating<br />
courses<br />
plumbing<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
courses
the trades<br />
Trades and construction is one of the<br />
widest, interesting, creative (and yes<br />
- for some - very lucrative) industries out<br />
there. Whether you train to be a carpenter,<br />
builder, plumber, mechanic, electrician<br />
or decorator - you will have the skills and<br />
experiences to make an impact on one of<br />
the most dynamic industries in the country.<br />
The construction industry in Sussex is buoyant, and<br />
we have some excellent links with the industry in order<br />
to help you find an Apprenticeship. You’ll also gain reallife<br />
experience in our top facilities within the specialist<br />
construction centre at our East Campus. Whatever<br />
discipline you are training in, you will work alongside<br />
students from other areas - replicating the work place.<br />
This department takes part in some amazing<br />
community projects such as the recent build of a war<br />
memorial in Peacehaven and annual trips to Africa.<br />
Not only do you contribute to the community but you<br />
get to use your skills in a way that will impress future<br />
employers and build contacts for the future.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Level 1<br />
There are no formal entry requirements. All<br />
applicants will attend an interview and complete<br />
an aptitude test.<br />
Level 2<br />
Bricklaying, Maintenance and Painting &<br />
Decorating<br />
5 GCSEs Grades D and E or an equivalent Level 1<br />
qualification.<br />
Carpentry & Joinery, Electrical, Motor Vehicle<br />
and Plumbing<br />
5 GCSEs Grades A* to E (including a Grade C<br />
or higher in Maths) or an equivalent Level 1<br />
qualification in the same vocational subject.<br />
Level 3<br />
Level 2 qualification in the same vocational subject.<br />
Having a trade provides you with a skill that will be<br />
invaluable to you for the rest of your life and provide<br />
you with many different opportunities. If you join this<br />
department you will really enjoy the fun and productive<br />
culture here and never forget your <strong>time</strong> at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>.
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prospects<br />
The construction sector in<br />
Brighton and across Sussex<br />
is big with Apprenticeships<br />
and job opportunities open<br />
to young people finishing<br />
college. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has a<br />
strong reputation with local<br />
employers many of whom<br />
have our former students<br />
working for them.
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BRICKLAYING<br />
Bricklaying is one of the vital trades and<br />
skills within the construction trade and the<br />
sector is buoyant in Brighton and Hove.<br />
With job opportunities and Apprenticeships<br />
open to <strong>College</strong> leavers, a Bricklaying<br />
diploma will provide you with an excellent<br />
chance of entering employment post-<br />
<strong>College</strong>.<br />
A practical, ‘hands-on’ person will be interested in the<br />
construction trade and a bricklayer will be working at<br />
our East Campus at the specialist construction centre<br />
where you will find industry standard facilities. You’ll<br />
gain practical skills and technical knowledge which<br />
will enable you to build and make things that you’ll be<br />
proud of while working alongside other student groups<br />
training in related fields - replicating a construction site.<br />
During your training you will study things like safe<br />
working practices, building methods, working drawings,<br />
masonry structures and cladding, walling and much<br />
more. You’re assessments will be through a mixture of<br />
practical assignments and an online exam.<br />
As well as your training, you will get involved in some<br />
great community projects which will look fantastic<br />
on your CV and help build contacts; recently our<br />
students built a war memorial in Peacehaven. So if<br />
you are practically minded, would love to work in the<br />
construction industry and attend a college that has<br />
fantastic links with local employers then apply now!<br />
Level 1<br />
Bricklaying CAA Diploma<br />
Level 2<br />
Bricklaying CAA Intermediate Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Bricklaying CAA Advanced Diploma Level 3<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Your training period will be a minimum of two years<br />
and possibly up to four years depending upon the<br />
level of qualifications you leave school with. If<br />
you progress to Level 3 there is the opportunity<br />
to transfer onto an Apprenticeship if you are in<br />
employment.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The construction and building maintenance<br />
industry is varied and a wide range of training<br />
and jobs are available with both large national<br />
organisations and small local companies.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has a strong reputation with local<br />
employers, many of whom have our former<br />
students working for them. Some jobs focus on<br />
the construction of new buildings and others with<br />
the renovation, repair and maintenance of existing<br />
buildings - few jobs will be the same!<br />
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“The highlight of this course for<br />
me has to be the trip to Kenya. It<br />
was a life changing experience<br />
to go out there to help build<br />
homes and schools for people<br />
whose children live in slum<br />
areas. To see their faces when<br />
we had finished the work was<br />
something I’ll never forget. An<br />
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amazing project set up by the<br />
team leader for carpentry.”
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Carpentry<br />
& Joinery<br />
The UK construction industry is constantly<br />
changing and developing the way in which<br />
it meets the challenges of creating the built<br />
environment - and that’s where it needs you!<br />
Employers and the government require young people<br />
who can develop the skills required to design, create<br />
and build homes, schools, libraries and hospitals for<br />
future generations.<br />
The skills you will develop on our courses, depending<br />
on which route you take, include progression of your<br />
knowledge of quantities and construction technology,<br />
carrying out first and second fixing, structural<br />
carcassing, maintenance, the principles of CAD and<br />
the operation of wood working machinery. These are<br />
the real-life skills you will require to work within the<br />
industry.<br />
Our specialist facilities at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> are excellent.<br />
We have life-size, realistic training environments, such<br />
as a scaffolding rig, workshops and large working<br />
areas. Carpentry students will also reap the rewards<br />
of the excellent links we have with large companies in<br />
the area, including the <strong>City</strong> Council and Mears. The<br />
department also offers incredible opportunities as part<br />
of an annual project in Kenya to work on construction<br />
projects in local schools there.<br />
Our teaching team all have vast industry experience<br />
as well as many years of teaching, which has<br />
maintained our high standards, excellent pass rates<br />
and allowed us to produce graduates who bring a<br />
high level of technical skill and confidence into<br />
the industry.<br />
Level 1<br />
Carpentry & Joinery C Skills Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Carpentry & Joinery C Skills Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Carpentry & Joinery C Skills Diploma Level 3<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Once you have progressed through the <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
programme, you may wish to continue your studies<br />
at university or by training in another construction<br />
discipline.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
After successfully completing these courses, you<br />
will have the skills and confidence to apply for a<br />
variety of jobs within the construction industry<br />
including Carpenter, Joiner, Builder or Designer.<br />
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at the <strong>College</strong>, the tutors are<br />
very supportive and I think the<br />
course has prepared me really<br />
well for employment in<br />
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electrical<br />
Are you interested in being part of the<br />
exciting and growing electrical industry?<br />
The UK construction industry is a major<br />
employer, consisting of small and large<br />
companies and many self-employed people.<br />
The industry is constantly developing to<br />
meet the challenges of creating a built<br />
environment which meets the needs of<br />
the population and growing environmental<br />
pressures.<br />
If you enrol onto our full-<strong>time</strong> courses you could be a<br />
part of this exciting industry. The Electrical department<br />
offers a range of courses which can take you from Level<br />
1, all the way through to being a Level 3 fully qualified<br />
Electrician (our Level 3 courses are offered in our Part<strong>time</strong><br />
prospectus). We have a wide selection of part-<strong>time</strong><br />
courses that you may wish to study afterwards to gain<br />
further training and qualifications. We have purposebuilt,<br />
modern workshop facilities for you to build your<br />
skills in a realistic training environment.<br />
Depending on what level of training or education you<br />
are currently at, you will develop skills and experience<br />
in working safely in an engineering environment,<br />
forming and assembly of cable containment, wiring<br />
and testing electrical equipment, maintaining electrical<br />
systems and assembling electronic circuits. Usually,<br />
our students progress from our full-<strong>time</strong> courses onto<br />
Apprenticeships in Electrical Installations.<br />
Level 1<br />
Electrical & Plumbing Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2<br />
Electrical Installation Level 2<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Under the JIB grading system, an electrician must<br />
hold Level 2 and 3 Technical Certificates and an<br />
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent). <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers<br />
these qualifications on a part-<strong>time</strong> basis:<br />
• Electrical Installation C&G Technical Certificate<br />
Level 2 (CG2330-01)<br />
• Electrical Installation C&G Technical Certificate<br />
Level 3 (CG2330-07)<br />
• Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 (CG2356-31)<br />
In addition, <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers a further range of<br />
part-<strong>time</strong> electrician qualifications.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
Under the JIB grading system, an electrician must<br />
hold Level 2 and 3 Technical Certificates and an<br />
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).<br />
Once you have these qualifications you will be a<br />
qualified electrician and be able to confidently<br />
apply for a wide range of jobs within the industry.<br />
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facilities<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has invested<br />
£800,000 in a new state-ofthe-art<br />
466 square metre Motor<br />
Vehicle workshop facility. In the<br />
last three years, the department<br />
has transformed itself from<br />
a Grade 4 to a Grade 1 area<br />
(in terms of Ofsted criteria),<br />
with courses achieving 92%<br />
achievement rates - 13% above<br />
National Benchmarks.
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motor vehicle<br />
Have you always wanted to work in the<br />
motor vehicle industry? Would you like<br />
to learn invaluable skills that you can<br />
carry through life no matter what career<br />
you have?<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is a leading provider of Motor Vehicle<br />
Studies and has been training young men and women<br />
since 1946, supporting students to achieve in their<br />
studies which are all industry led. Our achievement<br />
rates are amongst the best in the whole country -<br />
marking us out as a destination of excellence for<br />
those wishing to gain engineering qualifications.<br />
Our full-<strong>time</strong> courses are all vocational courses and are<br />
certified and recognised by the Institute of the Motor<br />
Vehicle Industry. At Level 3 there are two different<br />
pathways to take - the Maintenance Diploma will teach<br />
you advanced technical skills whilst the Motor Vehicle<br />
Studies Diploma will better prepare you should you wish<br />
to move into a management role within the industry.<br />
All levels cover the technical needs for today’s motor<br />
vehicle repair industry. Depending on the level you<br />
are studying, you can expect to learn about vehicle<br />
construction and maintenance, electronic systems,<br />
operating principles, replacing engine components,<br />
diagnosis and rectification and auxiliary equipment<br />
electrical faults. Your training will provide you with<br />
essential knowledge for service technicians working<br />
in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance<br />
depots.<br />
We have over 150 students studying with us on a full<strong>time</strong><br />
or part-<strong>time</strong> basis and our goal is to make learning<br />
fun and for you to be successful!<br />
Level 2<br />
Motor Vehicle Maintenance VRQ Diploma Level 2<br />
or<br />
Motor Vehicle Studies BTEC Diploma Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Motor Vehicle Maintenance VRQ Diploma Level 3<br />
or<br />
Motor Vehicle Studies BTEC Diploma Level 3<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
The Level 3 award is the equivalent of 3 A-levels<br />
and as such you may wish to progress onto a<br />
university course or further study in engineering.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
After successfully completing the Level 3 award<br />
you will have the skills and confidence to apply<br />
for one of the wide range of vehicle repair jobs in<br />
all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance<br />
depots.<br />
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prospects<br />
The construction sector in<br />
Brighton and across Sussex<br />
is big with Apprenticeships<br />
and job opportunities open<br />
to young people finishing<br />
college. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has a<br />
strong reputation with local<br />
employers many of whom<br />
have our former students<br />
working for them.
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Multi-Trades<br />
Someone skilled in multi-trades will have<br />
lots of different opportunities within the<br />
construction industry. You will have trained<br />
across brickwork, painting and decorating,<br />
plastering and tiling. With job opportunities<br />
and Apprenticeships open to <strong>College</strong><br />
leavers, a Multi-Trades Diploma will provide<br />
you with an excellent chance of entering<br />
employment post-<strong>College</strong>.<br />
A practical, ‘hands-on’ person will be interested in<br />
the construction industry and a multi-trades student<br />
will be working at our East Campus at the specialist<br />
construction centre where you will find industry<br />
standard facilities. You’ll gain practical skills and<br />
technical knowledge which will enable you to build<br />
and make things that you’ll be proud of while working<br />
alongside other student groups training in related fields<br />
- replicating a construction site.<br />
You will train in safe working practices, building<br />
methods and construction technology, masonry repairs,<br />
decorative and plastering repairs, plumbing and wood<br />
amongst much more. Assessment will be through a<br />
mixture of practical assignments and an<br />
online examination.<br />
As well as your training, you will get involved in some<br />
great community projects which will look fantastic<br />
on your CV and help build contacts; recently our<br />
students built a war memorial in Peacehaven. So if<br />
you are practically minded, would love to work in the<br />
construction industry and attend a college that has<br />
fantastic links with local employers then apply now!<br />
Level 1<br />
Multi-Trades Diploma<br />
Level 2<br />
Cskills Maintenance Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
BTEC National Diploma in Construction (see P.17)<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
If you wish to further specialise after Level 2, there<br />
are a number of Level 3 diplomas available, namely<br />
within the Bricklaying or Painting and Decorating<br />
industries. There is also the specialised BTEC<br />
National Diploma in Construction, which is suitable<br />
should you wish to move your career towards a<br />
management position or progress to University to<br />
study construction at that advanced level.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The construction and building maintenance<br />
industry is varied and a wide range of training<br />
and jobs are available with both large national<br />
organisations and small local companies. <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> has a strong reputation with local<br />
employers, many of whom have our former<br />
students working for them. Some jobs focus on<br />
the construction of new buildings and others with<br />
the renovation, repair and maintenance of existing<br />
buildings - few jobs will be the same!<br />
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prospects<br />
The construction sector in<br />
Brighton and across Sussex<br />
is big with Apprenticeships<br />
and job opportunities open<br />
to young people finishing<br />
college. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> has a<br />
strong reputation with local<br />
employers many of whom<br />
have our former students<br />
working for them.
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Painting &<br />
Decorating<br />
Are you ‘hands-on’, creative and practical?<br />
Would you like to work within the<br />
construction industry? A career in the<br />
Painting and Decorating industries can<br />
be a rewarding career choice. With job<br />
opportunities and Apprenticeships open to<br />
<strong>College</strong> leavers, a Painting and Decorating<br />
Diploma will provide you with an excellent<br />
chance of entering employment post-<strong>College</strong>.<br />
At our East Campus, the specialist construction<br />
centre provides industry standard facilities. You’ll<br />
gain practical skills and technical knowledge which<br />
will enable you to build and make things that you’ll be<br />
proud of while working alongside other student groups<br />
training in related fields - replicating a construction site.<br />
No two days will be the same - you will be trained in<br />
a fun but hard working environment and train in<br />
specialist decorative techniques, apply paint systems<br />
by brush and roller, applying foundation and plain<br />
papers and much more. Assessment will be from a<br />
variety of practical assignments and an online exam.<br />
As well as your training, you will get involved in some<br />
great community projects which will look fantastic<br />
on your CV and help build contacts; recently our<br />
students built a war memorial in Peacehaven. So if<br />
you are practically minded, would love to work in the<br />
construction industry and attend a college that has<br />
fantastic links with local employers then apply now!<br />
Level 1<br />
Painting & Decorating CAA Diploma<br />
Level 2<br />
Painting & Decorating CAA Intermediate Diploma<br />
Level 3<br />
Painting & Decorating CAA Advanced Diploma or<br />
BTEC National Diploma in Construction (see P.17)<br />
D Apprenticeship routes available, see page 19<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Your training period will be a minimum of two years<br />
and possibly up to four years depending upon the<br />
level of qualifications you leave school with. If<br />
you progress to Level 3 there is the opportunity<br />
to transfer onto an Apprenticeship if you are in<br />
employment.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The construction and building maintenance<br />
industry is varied and a wide range of training<br />
and jobs are available with both large national<br />
organisations and small local companies. <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> has a strong reputation with local<br />
employers, many of whom have our former<br />
students working for them. Some jobs focus on<br />
the construction of new buildings and others with<br />
the renovation, repair and maintenance of existing<br />
buildings - few jobs will be the same!<br />
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“The combination of learning at<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> and learning on the<br />
job with Mid-Sussex Plumbing has<br />
been the perfect balance of study<br />
and work for me which you can<br />
only really get if you are on<br />
an Apprenticeship.”<br />
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plumbing<br />
Would you like to gain the skills and training<br />
required to enter the Plumbing industry?<br />
Would you like a career that can be very<br />
financially rewarding?<br />
The Plumbing industry continues to grow and is very<br />
competitive. Therefore our courses have been designed<br />
to give you the skills and confidence to get out there<br />
and work for yourself, winning jobs and contracts.<br />
Depending on what level you are studying, you can<br />
expect to learn about the principles of health and<br />
safety, environmental awareness, plumbing theory,<br />
plumbing practice, cold and hot water processes,<br />
sanitation, central heating, and employment rights. Our<br />
Level 1 course will give you the basic knowledge and<br />
skills of plumbing, but if you want to gain employment<br />
you will need to progress onto our Level 2 course.<br />
Not only can you benefit from the specialised plumbing<br />
facilities at our dedicated site at Preston Road, you<br />
will also receive the wisdom of an excellent teaching<br />
team that have over <strong>14</strong>0 years of teaching experience<br />
combined!<br />
We have an excellent record of students going on to<br />
be successful and this has been recognised recently<br />
by student success at the Sussex Achiever of the<br />
Year Awards for two years running. The process of<br />
becoming a Plumber may be quite confusing if you are<br />
not familiar with it, so please see the flow chart (right)<br />
to give you an idea about how we help you progress<br />
into the industry. Our new, dedicated Employer<br />
Engagement team can help you find employment and<br />
Apprenticeships and you will benefit from our excellent<br />
links with employers in the local area.<br />
Level 1<br />
Electrical & Plumbing Diploma Level 1<br />
Level 2 Part A<br />
Plumbing <strong>City</strong> and Guilds Certificate Level 2<br />
Level 2 Part B<br />
Following completion of this course you will seek<br />
employment which will allow you to continue your<br />
training onto the NVQ Level 2<br />
Level 2 Part C<br />
Plumbing NVQ Level 2<br />
Level 3<br />
Plumbing<br />
<strong>City</strong> and Guilds Technical Certificate Level 3<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
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Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
After you have completed our Level 2 Technical<br />
Certificate you should have gained employment<br />
within the Plumbing industry which will enable you<br />
to undertake NVQ Level 2. The Level 3 Technical<br />
Certificate will have given you the skills to work<br />
on larger jobs or the confidence to become selfemployed<br />
and win contracts/jobs. The Plumbing<br />
industry is constantly evolving and you will need to<br />
keep your qualifications maintained and up-to-date.<br />
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Pathways<br />
The Prince’s Trust<br />
Vocational Access<br />
courses<br />
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Personalised<br />
Learning<br />
At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>, we put students at the<br />
heart of everything we do. We provide<br />
learning opportunities that suit a wide<br />
variety of needs and provide the necessary<br />
support to enable all students to maximise<br />
their potential.<br />
If you didn’t enjoy school and are lacking in confidence<br />
when it comes to taking your next step in education,<br />
then our Pathways course is an ideal stepping stone<br />
to help you progress to the next level. Or, if you’ve<br />
been unemployed for a while and want to gain skills<br />
and confidence to make you feel more positive about<br />
your future, our Prince’s Trust courses have a proven<br />
track record of helping young people achieve together<br />
in team projects that are enjoyable, character-building<br />
and make a real difference in the community. If you<br />
need to improve your skills or confidence in a more<br />
supported environment, or are unsure of what subject<br />
you want to study, our Vocational Access courses can<br />
give you a stepping stone to progress onto a course<br />
that suits you.
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Pathways<br />
Not everyone is quite ready to start a<br />
full-<strong>time</strong> college programme. You might<br />
have struggled to gain your GCSE’s at<br />
school, have had attendance problems that<br />
interfered with your studies or perhaps you<br />
lack the confidence to be in a school or<br />
<strong>College</strong> setting. Do not worry - if this is the<br />
case and you aren’t quite ready for a full<strong>time</strong><br />
Level 1 course right now, PATHWAYS<br />
is the answer.<br />
In small, supported and friendly groups, PATHWAYS is<br />
a fun, practical way to enter education and training.<br />
We’ll work with you to find out what it is you like and<br />
what you might want to do in the future and come<br />
up with a programme just for you. You might like to<br />
choose sessions in care, construction, hairdressing,<br />
beauty therapy, motor vehicle, sport or public services<br />
- depending on what suits you best.<br />
With the support and help of our friendly tutors, we<br />
will work with you to develop your skills, boost your<br />
confidence and provide you with lots of advice and<br />
guidance along the way.<br />
The best bit is, that at the end of the programme - you<br />
will have a much better idea of what you might want<br />
to do, realise you love coming to <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> and have<br />
gained a certificate from us that will allow you to enrol<br />
on your chosen Level 1 course so that you can start<br />
your journey towards your dream job.<br />
How do I know if I should be on a PATHWAYS<br />
programme?<br />
If you are reading this prospectus at a school or library<br />
and you think that PATHWAYS might be the right<br />
choice for you, please speak with your parent, carer or<br />
teacher.<br />
If you have any questions please call our <strong>Course</strong><br />
Advice team on 01273 6677703 and speak to us.<br />
Start Dates<br />
There are three possible start dates - September,<br />
January or April. You will remain on the programme<br />
until the end of the academic year.<br />
What’s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Completing a Pathways course provides you<br />
with the opportunity to progress onto Level 1 or<br />
2 Vocational courses, Level 2 Apprenticeships,<br />
Prince’s Trust courses and possibly employment.<br />
Employment<br />
Total support is given to<br />
each student to make sure<br />
they achieve all aspects of<br />
this programme.<br />
After completing a Pathways course, you’ll feel<br />
much more confident when applying for jobs and<br />
it can provide a stepping stone onto a range of<br />
courses and qualifications that will open up many<br />
career opportunities for you.<br />
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The Prince’s Trust TEAM<br />
programmes boost young<br />
people’s confidence and<br />
help them learn how to<br />
work as a team. It gives<br />
them a self-belief that they<br />
might not have been able to<br />
get at home or school and<br />
they get a lot of hope about<br />
their futures.”<br />
Zoe Ball<br />
Prince’s Trust Ambassador
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THE prince’s trust<br />
If you feel that you need to develop<br />
confidence, motivation, communication and<br />
life skills, then joining the Prince’s Trust<br />
TEAM programme could be perfect for<br />
you. It’s a free, intensive 12-week personal<br />
development course for 16-25 year olds,<br />
offering exciting challenges and providing<br />
new skills and qualifications.<br />
The Prince’s Trust is a highly-respected charity that<br />
helps young people in the UK who are not in work,<br />
education or training. On the TEAM programme, you’ll<br />
work as part of a small team based at one of our sites<br />
in Brighton, Hove, Shoreham or Bognor. Our friendly<br />
and supportive Team Leaders will guide you through<br />
the projects and help you to learn new skills. The<br />
programme involves spending a week at a residential<br />
centre and taking part in a TEAM Challenge where<br />
you will be caring for others. You’ll also complete a<br />
work placement, work on a community-based project<br />
and plan and stage an end of Team presentation to<br />
celebrate your achievements. This is usually held at<br />
the world-famous Grand Hotel on Brighton seafront.<br />
The course lasts for a period of 12 weeks with Teams<br />
starting in September, January and May each year.<br />
Level 1<br />
Prince’s Trust <strong>City</strong> & Guilds Level 1 Award In<br />
Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Having gained a Level 1 <strong>City</strong> and Guilds<br />
Qualification and boosted your CV through the<br />
experience you’ve gained on the programme, you<br />
can progress onto a wide range of course options<br />
which you can see in this prospectus. This could<br />
include a full-<strong>time</strong> course or an Apprenticeship.<br />
You will also have access to the Prince’s Trust<br />
Mentoring programme.<br />
Employment<br />
After completing a Prince’s Trust Team programme,<br />
you’ll feel much more confident when applying for<br />
jobs and it can provide a stepping stone onto a<br />
range of courses and qualifications that will open<br />
up many career opportunities for you.<br />
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Vocational<br />
Access<br />
If you need to improve your skills<br />
or confidence in a more supported<br />
environment, or are unsure of what subject<br />
you want to study, our Vocational Access<br />
courses can give you a stepping stone to<br />
progress onto a course that suits you.<br />
You’ll receive excellent help and support from<br />
experienced tutors and teaching assistants who<br />
are committed to helping you to develop skills and<br />
manage your learning. The course will improve your<br />
English, Maths and ICT skills to help you progress<br />
to the next level. You’ll also gain a taste of a subject<br />
area of your choice (Hair and Beauty, Sport, Art and<br />
Design, Health and Social Care, Filmmaking, Practical<br />
skills, Construction, Acting, Creative Computing,<br />
Business or Food and Hospitality) to help you decide<br />
what your next level of course and career might be.<br />
If you already know that you would like to work in the<br />
Catering industry then our Supported Catering route<br />
might be for you. As well as gaining the ‘Jamie Oliver<br />
Home Catering Certificate’ you will also work towards<br />
‘Skills for Working Life’ and ‘Functional Skills in<br />
Numeracy’.<br />
Because you’ll be working in small classes, Vocational<br />
Access means that you’ll build your self-confidence<br />
and self-esteem, achieving appropriate qualifications<br />
at Entry Level or Level 1 to provide you with<br />
progression opportunities.<br />
Stage 1<br />
Entry 3 Programme or<br />
Level 1 Vocational Studies Diploma<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
You will have at least 2 GCSEs at grade F or G; an<br />
Entry Level qualification or equivalent. You will<br />
benefit from a supported learning environment.<br />
Stage 2<br />
Level 1 Vocational Studies<br />
Level 1 Diploma in most Vocational Subjects<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
Successful achievement in an Entry Programme<br />
or a Level 1 Vocational Studies<br />
Stage 3<br />
Level 2 Diploma in any related Vocational Subject<br />
area or<br />
Intermediate Apprenticeship<br />
Entry requirements:<br />
Level 1 Diploma in a related Vocational Subject area<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Depending on what qualifications you have when<br />
you start the course, you’ll have opportunities to<br />
progress onto Entry 3, Level 1 or Level 2 Diplomas<br />
or an Intermediate Apprenticeship in most<br />
vocational subjects.<br />
Employment<br />
After completing your course, you’ll feel much<br />
more confident when applying for jobs and it<br />
can provide a stepping stone onto a range of<br />
qualifications that could lead to a variety of<br />
careers.<br />
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Access to Higher Education<br />
courses<br />
Art FOundation<br />
Higher Education<br />
Journalism<br />
courses<br />
Photography (Post A-LEvel)<br />
courses<br />
courses<br />
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courses<br />
courses<br />
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Alongside our wide variety of courses aimed<br />
at 16-18 year-old school-leavers, if you’re<br />
over 18, <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> can cater for you if<br />
you want to study a University-level course<br />
or take an Access course which will provide<br />
you with a qualification that enables you<br />
to progress onto the degree of your choice.<br />
For budding journalists, our award-winning<br />
NCTJ Journalism course will qualify you to<br />
pursue a career in the dynamic and exciting<br />
media industry while our Art Foundation<br />
course provides the ideal stepping stone<br />
between 6th form and University in a<br />
department graded ‘Outstanding’ by<br />
Ofsted. All these courses are held at our<br />
Central Campus in the heart of Brighton’s<br />
bustling, bohemian North Laine.<br />
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Access to<br />
Higher Education<br />
If you want to prepare yourself for<br />
degree-level education in a supportive<br />
environment, an Access course is the<br />
ideal route. The courses last one year and<br />
involve approximately three days a week<br />
at <strong>College</strong>. A recent moderation report by<br />
LASER commented that “<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is<br />
clearly demonstrating best practice and<br />
offering a great service to Access students”<br />
and our Access students have a 94%<br />
progression rate to Higher Education or<br />
employment and training.<br />
To succeed on an Access course, you’ll need to be 19<br />
or over, motivated, enthusiastic, be able to manage your<br />
<strong>time</strong> effectively and be ready to study. You will be<br />
part of a group of adult students who are excited<br />
about learning and are willing to work hard with other<br />
members of the group and participate.<br />
We offer a wide range of Access courses, all of which<br />
provide an opportunity to learn more about a specific<br />
subject area as well as core skills, so they are excellent<br />
preparation for study at university. Forget school - you<br />
will be learning in a friendly, community-spirited<br />
college environment. All of your classes will be highly<br />
engaging and enable you to be involved and assessed<br />
by a range of methods including presentations, essays,<br />
reports, case studies, short answer tasks, and for some<br />
courses, practical work.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Access courses are designed for people without the<br />
appropriate skills and qualifications to prepare for<br />
higher education. If you do not already have a GCSE<br />
grade C in English and GCSE Maths grade D you<br />
will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy at<br />
an appropriate level for the course by completing an<br />
initial assessment at interview. You will need to show<br />
a good level of motivation, be fully committed to the<br />
course and be able to spend a minimum of 8 hours per<br />
week studying at home. You will also need to submit a<br />
personal statement in support of your application.<br />
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Biomedical Sciences<br />
Business and Enterprise<br />
Business and Marketing or Management<br />
Computing<br />
Education Studies<br />
Government, Politics and Globalisation<br />
Health and Health Sciences<br />
Humanities and Social Science<br />
Media, Literature and Culture<br />
Psychology<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Access to Higher Education courses are specifically<br />
designed to pave your way on to a degree course<br />
and you will be supported to make your application<br />
to University as part of your course. <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
is one of the main feeder colleges for Brighton<br />
University and the University of Sussex.<br />
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In a department graded Outstanding by<br />
Ofsted, Brighton is a fantastic place to<br />
study a Foundation course. Considered<br />
to be one of the best Foundation courses<br />
in the country, it achieves incredible<br />
success rates that are higher than the<br />
national average and has a track record of<br />
placing students at the most prestigious<br />
universities in the country. You will be<br />
taught by experienced specialist teachers<br />
and practising artists and will have your<br />
own studio space and access to specialist<br />
studios, workshop facilities and industry<br />
standard computer suites.<br />
Designed to challenge your attitudes and ideas the<br />
course will introduce you to a range of approaches<br />
to working methodologies and thinking. With an<br />
emphasis on problem-solving and critical thinking,<br />
you will be asked to take risks, work outside your<br />
comfort zone and be challenged to be inventive and<br />
experimental, exploring problems from new angles and<br />
developing your own creative solutions. The curriculum<br />
balances taught sessions with independent learning<br />
and development <strong>time</strong>.<br />
Studio projects and workshops at the start of the<br />
course will help you to find where your strengths and<br />
interests lie and decide on which specialist pathway to<br />
pursue: fine art, fashion, textiles, 3D design, graphics,<br />
and illustration. Within your chosen specialist pathway,<br />
you receive help and advice from experienced tutors<br />
with making a UCAS application and preparing a<br />
strong portfolio of work for degree course application.<br />
The Foundation course facilitates progression onto a<br />
wide range of specialist art and design degree courses<br />
throughout the country.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
You will need an A2 Level qualification A* to C grade<br />
in an art related subject, five GCSEs A* to C grade or<br />
other related experience and a strong portfolio of art<br />
and design work.<br />
Level 3/4<br />
Foundation Diploma Art & Design<br />
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OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Department rated<br />
The Foundation course has an outstanding record<br />
of students progressing to first choice universities<br />
across the country, including Central St Martins,<br />
Goldsmiths, Kingston, Ravensbourne and Chelsea<br />
School of Art. We have strong relationships with<br />
receiving universities who know <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> by<br />
reputation and comment that they look forward to<br />
our students coming to their institutions.<br />
“The Foundation Diploma is<br />
about exploration, risk taking<br />
and discovery; the discovery of<br />
new skills, working approaches<br />
and future directions, helping<br />
you to realise your potential.<br />
We encourage a lively,<br />
challenging and supportive<br />
studio environment in which you<br />
feel safe to make discoveries<br />
and mistakes in order to develop<br />
your individual and independent<br />
practice and prepare you<br />
for the next step in your<br />
Art & Design careers.”<br />
Jem Ryan<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Leader<br />
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Higher<br />
Education<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s high quality, professionallyfocused<br />
Higher Education courses equip<br />
students to succeed in a variety of<br />
industries. Our Foundation Degree and<br />
Higher National Diploma courses blend<br />
academic and work-related learning<br />
and cover the key knowledge and skills<br />
employers are looking for. Located in the<br />
heart of Brighton’s bustling, bohemian<br />
North Laine area, the <strong>College</strong> provides<br />
an ideal base for students to engage with<br />
employers and industry, as well as with the<br />
rich cultural and social life of the city.<br />
Our Foundation Degree courses are two year<br />
qualifications that combine academic and professional<br />
learning. They prepare students for employment<br />
through a variety of methods, including placements,<br />
industry-relate teaching and assessment and personal<br />
and career planning. At the end of a Foundation<br />
Degree, students can choose to either graduate and find<br />
employment, or progress to a one year top-up course<br />
leading to a full Bachelors degree with honours.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s Foundation Degrees are validated by the<br />
University of Brighton, a leading professional university.<br />
Foundation degree students can access some of the<br />
University’s services, including membership of the<br />
Students’ Union and libraries.<br />
The <strong>College</strong>’s part-<strong>time</strong> Higher National courses are<br />
validated by BTEC. These three year courses are<br />
ideal for those looking to combine study with existing<br />
employment or family commitments.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> also offers one year Access to Higher<br />
Education diplomas in a range of subjects. These<br />
courses are designed for students looking to go to<br />
Pelham Street, Brighton<br />
East Sussex BN1 4FA<br />
University, but who have no formal qualifications.<br />
T: 01273 667788<br />
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Entry requirements<br />
Please visit our website for course specific requirements.<br />
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Acting, BTEC HND<br />
Biological Sciences, Foundation Degree<br />
Business, Foundation Degree<br />
Computer Games Design, BTEC HND<br />
Computing (Networked Systems), Foundation Degree<br />
Creative Music Production, BA (Hons)<br />
Fine Art, Foundation Degree<br />
Fine Art, Foundation Degree - Part-<strong>time</strong> route<br />
Food & Culinary Arts, Foundation Degree<br />
Health & Beauty Management, BTEC HND<br />
Hospitality & Event Management,<br />
Foundation Degree<br />
Music Production, Foundation Degree<br />
Photography, Foundation Degree<br />
Public Services, BTEC HND<br />
Sport, BTEC HND<br />
Travel & Tourism Management, Foundation Degree<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
Continue studying<br />
Higher Education at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> is focused on<br />
preparing students for careers in their chosen<br />
fields and your nationally-recognised qualification<br />
and the practical experience you’ve gained while<br />
on the course will mean that you’ll be well-placed<br />
and confident when applying for jobs as<br />
a graduate.<br />
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HigHer education<br />
PROSPECTUS <strong>2013</strong>/<strong>14</strong><br />
FOUndaTiOn dEgREES • HOnOURS dEgREES<br />
BTEC HigHER naTiOnal diPlOmaS<br />
aCCESS TO HigHER EdUCaTiOn COURSES<br />
in britain’s top student city<br />
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For full details<br />
of these courses<br />
please pick<br />
up or request<br />
a copy of our<br />
Higher Education<br />
<strong>Prospectus</strong>.<br />
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Journalism<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers training for the<br />
internationally recognised National Council<br />
for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)<br />
Mul<strong>time</strong>dia qualification at our Central<br />
Campus in the heart of Brighton’s bustling,<br />
bohemian North Laine area. As well as<br />
being one of the highest-performing courses<br />
of its kind in the country, our students<br />
have recently won national NCTJ awards<br />
in areas such as Media Law and Essential<br />
Public Affairs. This course will leave you<br />
with a wide range of journalistic skills, and<br />
is one qualification that will be valued by<br />
employers within the news, magazine and<br />
online industry and beyond. Our NCTJ<br />
courses are extremely popular and very<br />
competitively priced so apply early to avoid<br />
disappointment.<br />
Students applying for this course will have the option to<br />
qualify on our fast-track pathway through an intensive<br />
18-week course, or alternatively there is a year long<br />
option more suited for those who have commitments<br />
away from <strong>College</strong>. Both pathways are designed to<br />
produce employable and skilled journalists for the<br />
next generation.<br />
You will gain important skills required for successful<br />
journalism, including short-hand, law, magazine<br />
and news writing, from some of the best practising<br />
journalists and lecturers in the industry. You will also<br />
have the opportunity to benefit from industry guest<br />
speakers and a wealth of journalistic opportunity in one<br />
of the coolest cities in the country.<br />
The courses include online and video journalism<br />
elements, leaving you with a rounded training<br />
experience and the confidence to progress into a wide<br />
range of careers within Journalism and other industries<br />
that recognise the high-quality NCTJ brand.<br />
<strong>Course</strong>s available<br />
Mul<strong>time</strong>dia Journalism NCTJ Diploma<br />
Mul<strong>time</strong>dia Journalism NCTJ Diploma<br />
Fast Track - 18 weeks (starts Sept & Feb)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
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This is an exciting industry, with a wide range of<br />
employment opportunities in media outlets across<br />
Sussex and beyond. Graduates will be able to<br />
confidently apply for positions with newspapers,<br />
consumer magazines/websites, research posts,<br />
PR work, newspaper supplements or go on to sit<br />
the NCTJ’s National Certificate Examination (NCE).<br />
Brighton and Hove specifically is a very busy news<br />
patch served by many online and offline news<br />
sources.<br />
We also offer the unique opportunity for all NCTJ<br />
students to take an elective qualification in Sports<br />
Journalism. The only NCTJ course on the South<br />
Coast to offer this - you will be in a unique position to<br />
pursue a career in sports journalism with a specialised<br />
certification.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
This course is for students aged 19 or over who have<br />
already gained a Degree, 2 A-levels or equivalent. We<br />
also welcome those under 19 (as of Aug 31st 2012)<br />
and for you the course is FREE.<br />
There will also be a two-hour aptitude test to sit with<br />
a minimum 60% pass rate required plus an interview<br />
with course leaders.<br />
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<strong>Course</strong>s 18+ | photography (POst A-Level Diploma)<br />
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equipment<br />
The <strong>College</strong> has three professional photography studios stocked<br />
with state-of-the-art equipment, this includes:<br />
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Canon 5D MkII and Hasselblad Digital cameras<br />
Extensive range of lenses<br />
Bowens lighting<br />
Large Black and White darkroom<br />
Colour Darkroom with Large format 4x5 enlargers<br />
3 large format Epson printer capable of printing up to A1+<br />
Flextight large format and Nikon medium format scanners<br />
Print finishing area with A0 Hotpress<br />
Students also have access to three designated Mac suites,<br />
containing over 50 iMacs running Lightroom 3 and Adobe<br />
Creative Suite CS5.
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PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
(Post A-Level Diploma)<br />
The one year post A-level Photography<br />
diploma is an outstanding course with an<br />
excellent track record for placing students<br />
onto first choice university degree courses<br />
across the country or into employment.<br />
In a department rated Outstanding by<br />
Ofsted, you will be taught in a mature<br />
and professional working environment<br />
by experienced tutors and practising<br />
photographers who have a wealth of<br />
industry knowledge and you will have<br />
access to industry standard photographic<br />
studios and equipment.<br />
This course bridges the gap between A-level and<br />
degree allowing you to further explore and develop your<br />
creative, practical, theoretical, critical and analytical<br />
skills. Exciting assignment briefs will introduce<br />
you to both traditional photographic methods and<br />
contemporary digital media techniques and applications<br />
and will introduce you to different photographic genres<br />
such as portraiture, fashion, advertising, experimental,<br />
location, and documentary.<br />
Throughout the course you will be encouraged to<br />
push the boundaries of your creative thinking and will<br />
develop your knowledge of historical and contemporary<br />
photographers to inform your own photography practice.<br />
You will gain experience of what it is like to work in the<br />
industry through competitions, entrepreneurial projects,<br />
employer partnerships and ‘real life’ projects. Whatever<br />
type of photography you wish to pursue, professional<br />
working practice skills are essential. Professional<br />
practice skills will therefore underpin all aspects of the<br />
course.<br />
<strong>Course</strong>s available<br />
Photography BTEC Diploma Level 3<br />
(One year Post A-Level course)<br />
What’ s Next?<br />
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Many of the top art colleges know us by reputation<br />
and welcome applications from <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> students<br />
onto their degree level photography courses.<br />
Careers and jobs in the industry<br />
The course will give you the skills needed to work<br />
in the photographic industry in a range of fields<br />
such as studio, editorial, portraiture, wedding,<br />
conceptual, commercial and documentary.<br />
Previous students have gone on to work for<br />
magazines such as Loaded and Amateur<br />
Photographer.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
Department rated<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Ofsted 2011<br />
You will need an AS or A2 Level qualification in<br />
Photography, A* to C grade, five GCSEs A* to C<br />
grade or other related experience and a portfolio of<br />
photography work.<br />
You will receive help and advice from your tutor with<br />
making a UCAS application and preparing a portfolio<br />
of work to a high professional standard to support your<br />
progression onto university or employment or into an<br />
Apprenticeship.<br />
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Services<br />
careers and progression<br />
counselling<br />
disability support<br />
Services<br />
equality & Diversity<br />
Services<br />
financial support<br />
How to apply<br />
Services<br />
intensive personal advisers<br />
learning support<br />
student centre<br />
Services<br />
Services<br />
Services<br />
SERVICES<br />
Services
STUDENT<br />
SERVICes
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Student Services > Support<br />
Support<br />
The Student Centre<br />
The Student Centres at the Central or East campuses<br />
are where you will find friendly staff available to help<br />
you with any questions you may have. The Student<br />
Centre staff can help you in all sorts of ways to ensure<br />
that you are able to enjoy your studies, succeed<br />
on your course and move on to further study or<br />
employment.<br />
In the Student Centre you can:<br />
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find out about:<br />
- courses and how to apply for them<br />
- course costs and how to pay<br />
- financial support<br />
access careers, progression and UCAS advice<br />
receive general information on travel, health<br />
and money<br />
seek advice about how to access support services<br />
both inside and outside of college<br />
make appointments to see one of our specialist<br />
support teams<br />
Careers<br />
As soon as you arrive at college, we start to prepare<br />
for your next step, be that continuing at college,<br />
moving to work or an Apprenticeship or onto higher<br />
education. We have a team of specialist Careers<br />
Advisers to support you and a wide range of resources<br />
and information. We even have our own job shop<br />
called <strong>City</strong> Jobs to help you find work while you are<br />
studying or after you leave college.<br />
Learning Support: Literacy, Numeracy or<br />
Language<br />
If you are a student who needs extra help with<br />
reading, writing or working with numbers we will<br />
identify your additional needs and provide you with<br />
support so that you are not disadvantaged. This might<br />
include:<br />
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Working with a teaching support assistant<br />
(TSA) in class<br />
Receiving one-to-one classes for dyslexia<br />
Working in small groups to support you in<br />
writing your assignments<br />
Disability Support<br />
At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> we actively encourage and support<br />
learners with disabilities or learning difficulties.<br />
Please come and talk to us as soon as possible about<br />
your support needs so that we can discuss appropriate<br />
reasonable adjustments to help you study and achieve<br />
on your course. This might include:<br />
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Use of specialist software and equipment<br />
In-class support from a teaching support<br />
assistant or note-taker<br />
One-to-one support with study skills or help<br />
with literacy, language or numeracy<br />
Intensive Personal Advisers<br />
Some<strong>time</strong>s things in your personal life can get in<br />
the way of you being able to study effectively at<br />
college. The Intensive Personal Adviser team offer you<br />
confidential and individual help around problems with<br />
relationships, organisation, substance misuse, sexual<br />
health, housing and other benefits.<br />
Counselling<br />
Our Counselling Team provide a safe and confidential<br />
service for you to explore personal and emotional<br />
issues if things get a bit difficult to handle. Our<br />
counsellors are very experienced and will work with<br />
you to find ways to move forward in your life.<br />
Safeguarding<br />
At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> we have the strongest commitment<br />
to making sure our students experience a secure,<br />
safe and welcoming environment. In our last Ofsted<br />
inspection this work was recognised as Outstanding.<br />
Through our Safeguarding work we help each<br />
individual student fulfil their potential by having<br />
robust policies and procedures in place to safeguard<br />
young people and vulnerable adults including<br />
anti-bullying, e-safety and health and safety. We<br />
have clear ways to recognise and refer any issues of<br />
concern, we take all reasonable steps to minimise risk<br />
and follow up with appropriate action to address any<br />
welfare concerns.<br />
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Equality and Diversity<br />
At <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> we welcome and celebrate the diversity<br />
of our student population. We value and recognise<br />
differences in race, gender, sexual orientation,<br />
disability, religion or belief, class and age. We actively<br />
oppose discrimination and work continuously to<br />
improve access to our courses. Our aim is to provide<br />
a learning environment that is inclusive and we are<br />
committed to remove conditions that put anyone<br />
at a disadvantage. We have set out our response<br />
to statutory obligations in a range of Equality and<br />
Diversity policy documents which are available on our<br />
website.<br />
Financial Support<br />
FREE study and Financial Support<br />
All courses in this prospectus are free to EU residents<br />
who are under 19 years old on the 31st August <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
The only fees you may have to pay are for specialist<br />
resources and equipment and the cost of these varies<br />
from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you<br />
are studying. Depending on your circumstances, you<br />
may be eligible for financial help from the <strong>College</strong>’s<br />
Learner Support Funds or you can arrange to loan<br />
essential items from the <strong>College</strong>. You should apply for<br />
financial support as soon as you receive your course<br />
offer letter.<br />
Please contact the Student Centre for more<br />
information - 01273 667759.<br />
Other student benefits<br />
There are a range of financial support packages for<br />
those students who would otherwise find it difficult<br />
to attend college. You can receive help with your<br />
transport costs and your course costs. You can also<br />
benefit from cheap haircuts in the <strong>College</strong> Revival<br />
Salon, reduced priced meals and drinks in the college<br />
refectory and low priced stationery in the college shop.<br />
Our East Campus has a fully equipped gym that is<br />
also available to students outside of lesson <strong>time</strong>s.<br />
All students aged 16+ can apply for an NUS Extra<br />
card. These cards give student discounts in a wide<br />
range of high street shops and some online retailers.<br />
Cards can be purchased online from www.nus.org.uk<br />
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Student Services > How to Apply<br />
how to apply<br />
Before making an application to us, we<br />
offer all students the opportunity to come to<br />
the <strong>College</strong> and talk to our staff and tutors<br />
about coming to <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> and the subject<br />
options available to you.<br />
Application Form<br />
Simply fill out your details using the enclosed<br />
application form or download a copy from our website<br />
(www.ccb.ac.uk). We will acknowledge receipt of<br />
your application with 7 working days. If you are in a<br />
Brighton and Hove Secondary School, you will be able<br />
to complete an application form with the support of<br />
your tutor.<br />
Choosing your subject area<br />
Look up all our subject areas on our website at<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk where you will find in-depth<br />
information about the courses we will be<br />
running in <strong>2013</strong>/<strong>14</strong>.<br />
Visits to Schools<br />
We visit schools in the Autumn Term to talk to Year<br />
11 students about vocational learning, our <strong>College</strong><br />
and course options. If you are not sure whether we<br />
visit your school, just ask your Year Head or Careers<br />
Co-ordinator.<br />
Open Events at <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
We have a number of open evenings scheduled where<br />
we welcome you to come along to the <strong>College</strong>, meet<br />
our tutors and view our course facilities.<br />
For this year’s events visit www.ccb.ac.uk/openevents<br />
<strong>Course</strong> Advice<br />
You can contact our Student Advisor team to<br />
talk through your options. We have a friendly and<br />
experienced team of people whose job it is to help<br />
and guide you through your choices before and<br />
after you start. Telephone 01273 667759 or<br />
email info@ccb.ac.uk<br />
Welcome Days<br />
If you are offered a place on a course you may be<br />
invited to our ‘Welcome Days’ during July. You will<br />
come to college to meet the other people on the<br />
course, prepare for your start in September and you’ll<br />
have fun too!<br />
If English is not your first language<br />
There are minimum English language entry<br />
requirements for enrolment onto <strong>College</strong> courses.<br />
Your English language level (reading, writing,<br />
speaking and listening) will need to be one level<br />
lower than the course you are applying for. You<br />
may be required to attend an assessment prior to<br />
enrolment to ensure the level of your English is<br />
suitable for the course you wish to enrol on. If you<br />
require support to reach the required level, you<br />
may be referred to ESOL classes.<br />
Send your completed application form to:<br />
Admissions, <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove<br />
FREEPOST BR1671,<br />
Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA<br />
If you wish to contact us regarding your application<br />
please call the Admissions Team on 01273 667704<br />
or email admissions@ccb.ac.uk<br />
keep up-to-date with the <strong>College</strong> website<br />
Throughout the forthcoming year, it’s really important that you keep an eye on our website, as it’s here<br />
that we publish all of our open event dates as well as dates for our fantastic student shows and other<br />
opportunities for you to come into <strong>College</strong> to meet with tutors, staff and students to find out more about us.<br />
Become a fan of our facebook page<br />
Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/citycoll<br />
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Campus Locations<br />
LONDON A23<br />
STANFORD AVENUE<br />
Central Campus<br />
Pelham Tower, Pelham Street,<br />
Brighton BN1 4FA<br />
Telephone: 01273 667788<br />
Fax: 01273 667703<br />
Email: info@ccb.ac.uk<br />
BEACONSFIELD ROAD<br />
PRESTON ROAD (A23)<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Preston Road Campus<br />
Fire<br />
Station<br />
LONDON ROAD<br />
NEW ENGLAND ROAD<br />
VIADUCT ROAD<br />
East Campus<br />
Wilson Avenue, Brighton BN2 5PB<br />
Telephone: 01273 667788<br />
Fax: 01273 667703<br />
Email:<br />
info@ccb.ac.uk<br />
DYKE RD<br />
WESTERN RD<br />
Brighton<br />
Station<br />
No.6<br />
QUEEN’S ROAD<br />
QUEEN’S ROAD<br />
NORTH ROAD<br />
CHURCH STREET<br />
NORTH STREET<br />
BOND STREET<br />
GARDNER STREET<br />
NEW ROAD<br />
KENSINGTON GDNS<br />
GLOUCESTER PLACE<br />
GRAND PARADE<br />
<strong>City</strong> Skills and Jobs<br />
6 Queen’s Road, Brighton BN1 3WA<br />
Telephone: 01273 667770<br />
Email: advice@cityskillsandjobs.co.uk<br />
<strong>Course</strong> advice and guidance is available<br />
in our city centre information shop,<br />
open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.<br />
Churchill Square<br />
Shopping Centre<br />
WEST STREET<br />
Brighton<br />
Seafront<br />
Brighton<br />
Pavilion<br />
OLD STEINE<br />
OLD STEINE<br />
Disclaimer<br />
The information in this prospectus is correct at the <strong>time</strong><br />
of publication, but it does not form any part of a contract<br />
between <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove (CCBH) and the<br />
student. CCBH does not hold itself liable for any actions<br />
taken as a result of the information given in the prospectus.<br />
<strong>Course</strong>s may be subject to occasional changes. CCBH<br />
maintains the right to close any class which is not viable.<br />
Any fees shown are a guide only and are subject to change.<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
This prospectus was designed and produced by<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove Marketing and<br />
Design Department.<br />
Thank you to all of the students who kindly<br />
volunteered to be part of this prospectus.<br />
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Central Campus<br />
Pelham Street, Brighton<br />
East Sussex BN1 4FA<br />
T: 01273 667788<br />
E: info@ccb.ac.uk<br />
www.ccb.ac.uk<br />
East Campus<br />
Wilson Avenue, Brighton<br />
East Sussex BN2 5PB<br />
T: 01273 667788<br />
E: info@ccb.ac.uk<br />
<strong>City</strong> Skills and Jobs<br />
6 Queen’s Road, Brighton<br />
East Sussex BN1 3WA<br />
T: 01273 667770<br />
E: advice@cityskillsandjobs.co.uk<br />
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