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<strong>Full</strong>-<strong>time</strong><br />

PROSPECTUS <strong>2013</strong>/<strong>14</strong><br />

#<br />

1<br />

<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


1<br />

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 />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

Beauty Therapies<br />

Business & Enterprise<br />

Computing & IT<br />

Food & Hospitality<br />

Hairdressing & Barbering<br />

Travel & Tourism<br />

Creative Industries<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

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 />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

Childcare<br />

Health & Social Care<br />

Public Services<br />

Sport & Sport Science<br />

The Trades Personalised Learning <strong>Course</strong>s for 18+<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

Carpentry & Joinery<br />

Bricklaying, Multi-Trades and<br />

Painting & Decorating<br />

Electrical<br />

Motor Vehicle<br />

Plumbing<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

Pathways<br />

Prince’s Trust<br />

Vocational Access<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

»<br />

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 />

6<br />

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 />

8<br />

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 />

10<br />

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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<strong>Course</strong>s > New for <strong>2013</strong><br />

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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<strong>Course</strong>s > New for <strong>2013</strong><br />

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 />

courses<br />

courses<br />

courses<br />

courses


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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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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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 />

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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 />

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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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Department rated<br />

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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<strong>Course</strong>s > Creative Industries > Street Dance<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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health, public services & Sport | SPORTs & sport science<br />

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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Sports &<br />

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 />

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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 />

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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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“There are great facilities<br />

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 />

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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 />

courses<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 />

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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 />

courses<br />

courses<br />

courses<br />

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for 18+<br />

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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Art Foundation<br />

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 />

Continue studying<br />

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 />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove<br />

E: info@ccb.ac.uk<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 />

<br />

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 />

<strong>Course</strong>s > <strong>Course</strong>s 18+ > Journalism<br />

Continue studying<br />

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.


<strong>Course</strong>s > <strong>Course</strong>s 18+ > Photography (Post A-Level Diploma)<br />

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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 />

Continue studying<br />

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 />

www.ccb.ac.uk<br />

www.ccb.ac.uk


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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 />

© <strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove<br />

CCTV cameras operate in the <strong>College</strong> for the protection of people & property. Information available from the Estates Manager.<br />

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<strong>City</strong> <strong>College</strong> Brighton and Hove | <strong>Full</strong>-<strong>time</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>2013</strong>/<strong>14</strong><br />

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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