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YOUR FUTURE 

YOUR CHOICE 

Prospectus 2014/15 

Changing lives through learning

Welcome 

to the 

college 

As one of the largest providers of education and training 

in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, the College of West 

Anglia has an exceptional track record in developing 

the skills and talents of our students. This is achieved 

through a combination of great teaching by a team of 

highly-trained, industry-experienced staff and excellent 

facilities designed to prepare students for employment 

and further study. 

If you choose to study with us, 

you will be joining one of the 

most successful colleges in 

the country where your 

achievement and development 

is the focus of everything we do. 

David Pomfret 

Principal 

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The College 

Why choose the College of West Anglia? 4 

Student success 6 

Disability and additional support 9 

Locations and facilities 10 

Have-a-go days 14 

Open days 17 

Make the right choice 18 

A-levels 20 

Apprenticeships 24 

Vocational courses 28 

Courses 

Agriculture 30 

Animal management 32 

Art and design 34 

Beauty therapy, media make-up and nail technology 36 

Business management and administration 38 

Catering and hospitality 40 

Childhood studies 42 

Computing and information technology 44 

Construction 46 

Engineering 48 

Equine 50 

Esol (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 52 

Fashion and textiles 54 

Foundation studies 56 

Graphic design and photography 58 

Hairdressing 60 

Health and social care 62 

Media, television and film 64 

Music 66 

Performing and production arts 68 

Science 70 

Sport 72 

Travel and tourism 74 

Uniformed services 76 

Course index 78 

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WHY 

CoLLEGE? 

Many students look forward 

to putting high school behind 

them and moving on with 

their lives. At college you’ll 

be treated like an adult, 

gain independence, explore 

and broaden your interests, 

pursue your goals and meet 

lifelong friends. 

The college’s mission 

statement is 

Changing lives 

through learning 

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Why choose 

the college of 

west anglia? 

The College of West Anglia has an excellent track record of success 

• 95.6% of all students passed their exams* 

• Our student success rates for full-time courses was 87%, well above the 

national average of 82%* 

• Rated ‘good’ by Ofsted (Jan 2013) 

• State-of-the-art facilities 

• Excellent progression rates to employment and higher education 

• Highly trained staff with industry experience 

Find out more at 

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*2011/12 figures

Range of courses 

At CWA we offer a huge range 

of courses including 

A-levels 

A-levels are one of the main 

routes to higher education 

and university. They focus 

on traditional study skills 

and offer a range of (mainly) 

academic subjects. 

Apprenticeships 

Apprenticeships offer the chance 

to earn while you learn. You gain 

skills and qualifications through 

a structured programme of 

practical work and classroom 

study. You will spend most of 

your time at work and attend 

college on either day release or 

block release. 

Vocational courses 

Vocational courses focus 

on a specific subject area, 

combining vocational (practical) 

and academic study. They 

are designed to give you the 

knowledge and skills relevant to 

a specific sector but can also be 

a route to higher education. 

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Student Success 

Olympic experience 

for CWA students 

A group of public services students at the 

Isle campus enjoyed an experience of a lifetime 

during the London 2012 Olympics. 

Six eager students undertook their 

level 2 award in stewarding and door 

supervision as part of the national Bridging 

the Gap programme. 

Adrian Kent, lecturer, explained “Under 

the programme, the students gained a 

wide range of work experience and extra 

qualifications enabling them to gain paid 

jobs throughout the Olympics’ 34 venues”. 

S&H Motorsport 

Former CWA students Rob Sykes and Tom 

Harrison have set up their own business, 

S&H Motorsport, which provides independent 

racing support to drivers with no mechanics 

or mechanical trackside support. 

Both Rob and Tom knew that motorsport teams 

want as much experience as possible so they set 

up an independent race car preparation business. 

They put an advert on a website designed for 

motorsport enquires and received an email from 

a man who had bought a brand new Radical SR4 

race car and wanted them to run his car at the 

race events. 

Since leaving college Rob and Tom have 

been going away with the Radical to race 

events and are currently leading the 

championship overall. 

Rob and Tom studied the BTEC Extended 

Diploma in Motorsport at the Isle campus 

in Wisbech. 

The Maine man 

Patrick Manifold previously studied the First 

Diploma in Sport at CWA and is now captain 

of the basketball team at Maine University in 

America. He is also studying for a degree in 

business management. 

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Leanne Takes the reigns 

Former CWA student Leanne Brooks-Harley has 

taken the reins and is now in charge of the equine 

therapy centre at the Cambridge campus. She also 

has responsibility for attracting and liaising with new 

customers for the therapy centre, which is now open 

to the general public. 

“I completed a national diploma in horse 

management at CWA and six months later started 

working here as a member of the casual staff in the 

equine yard. A year later, I started the BSc (Hons) 

in Equine Studies run by CWA and ARU, which I 

completed in June 2012.” 

Rotary Young Chef 

CWA hosted the local round of the 2013 Young Chef Awards 

where four entrants were whittled down to one to go forward to 

the district round. 

Winner Daniel Freear, who previously studied at the Thomas 

Clarkson Academy before studying professional cookery at 

CWA, was challenged to prepare a three-course healthy meal for 

two people costing less than £15. 

He was presented with the Matthew Hunt Memorial Trophy and a 

prize of a healthy eating cookery book. 

Star student aims for 

military career 

Sam Oakes made important strides to achieve his target 

of having a key role in the military and credits the two 

years he spent on a uniformed services course at King’s 

Lynn’s campus. 

In September 2013 Sam started a three-year outdoor 

leadership and adventure training degree at Worcester 

University. From there he hopes to gain a commission at 

Sandhurst with the parachute regiment and the chance 

to achieve his ultimate ambition – to join the coveted 1 

Para Special Forces Group. 

The former Smithdon High School pupil was also named 

Uniformed Services Student of the Year 2013 for the 

King’s Lynn campus at the college student awards. 

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Education doesn’t 

have to mean 

staying in school 

The government is increasing the age to which all young people in England 

must continue in education or training. This will mean that students who 

started year 11 in 2013 will have to continue in either education or training 

until they are 18 years of age. 

Raising the Participation Age (RPA) does not mean you have to stay in school 

or go to 6th form. You are able to choose one of the following options once 

you have finished year 11 

• Full-time education, such as school, college or home education 

• An apprenticeship 

• Part-time education or training if you are employed, self-employed or 

volunteering for at least 20 hours a week 

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Are you 19 or over 

and looking to get 

back into education? 

If you are aged 19 or over you are still eligible to apply for 

most of the courses in this prospectus. The college also offers 

a number of Access courses for adult students who are looking 

to get back in to education (usually with the aim of going on to 

degree level courses). 

For more details on these courses visit cwa.ac.uk/access 

Disability and 

additional support 

If you require this guide in a different 

format please contact our student services 

department on 01553 761144. 

The college caters for a wide range of 

disabilities and learning difficulties and 

we welcome applications from students 

with disabilities or other additional needs. 

All applications from such students are 

considered fairly and against the same 

academic criteria as other applicants. If you 

consider your needs to be significant and will 

require substantial additional support, please 

contact our additional support co-ordinator on 

01553 815339 at your earliest convenience. 

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Locations and facilities 

The College of West Anglia has three campuses in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. 

King’s Lynn Campus 

The King’s Lynn campus is the largest campus 

and has around 3,000 full-time students. It offers 

a full range of vocational programmes, A-levels 

and apprenticeships. 

Isle Campus, wisbech 

The Isle campus has about 1,000 full-time 

students and offers a wide range of vocational 

courses and apprenticeships. 

Cambridge Campus 

The Cambridge campus offers landbased 

programmes including agriculture, animal 

management, environmental sustainability, 

equine and vet nursing as well as uniformed 

services. The college is a member of VETNET 

and LANDEX ensuring our students have the 

best opportunities available. 

Getting to college 

The local authorities operate a comprehensive transport 

network serving the college campuses and offer subsidised 

bus passes to eligible students aged under 19. This means 

that even if you don’t live within easy access of the college, 

it should still be easy to get to us. 

For further information visit cwa.ac.uk/transport 

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State-of-the-art facilities 

CWA has recently carried out a £25m 

redevelopment of the King’s Lynn and Isle 

campuses. This involved the refurbishment of 

several existing buildings as well as building 

new technology centres. 

All campuses have a Learning Resource Centre 

(LRC) containing both traditional and modern 

resources to enhance your learning. It is a 

place where you can study, read in your own 

time and have access to the internet, books, 

journals and magazines. 

The college has WiFi access at all three campuses 

so you can connect your own phone, tablet or 

laptop to our network. 

King’s Lynn 

Campus 

Apple Wood Children’s Nursery 

The nursery offers a safe, fun and friendly 

environment for children from 2 months to 5 

years old. All staff are highly trained and 

experienced and provide the best possible 

care and stimulation. 

College restaurant 

The college restaurant is run by the college’s 

hospitality department and offers great food at 

very reasonable prices. Our students train and 

develop their skills under the expert supervision 

of experienced staff. 

As part of the redevelopment we have also 

created new restaurant facilities on the ground 

floor of the nine-storey building. 

Hair and beauty salons 

Our industry-standard hair and beauty salons 

are open to the public so our students get the 

opportunity to work on real clients. 

New learning facilities 

In 2013 a £13m complete refurbishment of the 

nine-storey building, the largest educational 

building in the region, took place. The 

refurbishment included replacing all the windows 

and re-cladding the whole exterior as well as 

building an extension to the ground floor to 

house new restaurant and social facilities. The 

internal works included complete new floor 

layouts as well as new heating, lighting and 

elevator systems. 

Technology centre 

A brand new £5.8m technology centre opened 

in summer 2012, with facilities for engineering, 

electronics, CAD / CAM, carpentry & joinery 

and science. 


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Tennyson Avenue 

King’s Lynn 

Norfolk 

PE30 2QW 

Tel 01553 761144 

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Isle Campus 

Hair and beauty salons 

Our industry-standard hair and beauty salons 

are open to the public so our students get the 

opportunity to work on real clients. 

Technology centre 

A brand new £7.2m technology centre 

opened in 2013, with facilities for motorsport, 

mechanical engineering, welding, motor 

vehicle, plumbing and electrical installation. 

Isle Campus 


Ramnoth Road 

Wisbech 

Cambridgeshire 

PE13 2JE 

Tel 01945 582561 

12 King’s lynn 01553 761144 Isle 01945 582561 Cambridge 01223 860701


Equestrian facilities 

The Cambridge campus is home to the 

Cambridge Horse Sports Academy, CWAGG the 

campus’s riding club and Equine Therapy Centre. 

The centre is BHS and NSEA approved and is 

home to the Cambridgeshire RDA group. Other 

activities available include vaulting, polocrosse, 

TREC and side-saddle. We also have stabling for 

30 horses and two artificial riding arenas. 

Specialist animal and veterinary unit 

This unit has dedicated clinical examination 

equipment and observation suite. 

Dog grooming centre 

Our dog grooming centre is open to the public 

and caters for most dog breeds. Bathing, 

hydrotherapy, grooming and scissoring services 

are all offered. 

Woodside Farm 

Home to the pig production unit, KellyBronze 

Turkeys, beef rearing, arable production and 

recently launched Farmer Tom’s, an animal 

handling unit. The farm is FABBL Farm Assured 

for livestock and crop production. 



Landbeach Road 

Milton 


CB24 6DB 

Tel 01223 860701 

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Have-a-go days 

Interested in a subject but not sure it’s for you? Just have a go! 

Our have-a-go sessions are designed to give you a taste of a subject 

or skill area to help you decide if it’s for you. They are available at all 

campuses and run from 10am to 3pm. 

All you need to do is have a look, choose what you’d like to have a 

go at and then register for a place at cwa.ac.uk/haveago 

Places are limited so don’t delay! 

King’s Lynn campus – Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

SUBJECT AREA 

Art and design 

Brickwork 

Business 

Carpentry and 

joinery 

Catering and 

hospitality 

Childhood studies 

Computing 

Engineering 

DESCRIPTION 

Explore and create – experiment with graphics, photography, mixed media and painting to create 

original artwork. 

Learn to identify correct use of materials and tools, 

practice trowel skills and how to lay bricks to create a wall. 

You will need to wear suitable clothing and steel toe-capped boots*. 

You will be challenged to create a marketing campaign for a new product. 

Learn to use hand tools to cut and shape timber, including chisels, 

hammers, mallets and a combination square. 


Experience the hustle and bustle of a professional kitchen and make sure 

your dish is good enough to get past the pass. 

You will need to provide your own suitable closed, non-slip footwear and clothing. 

Learn how to care for electronic babies; practice bathing them 

and take part in creative activities. You will also be given an introduction 

to caring for children and play activities. 

Learn how to carry out basic PC maintenance with fault-finding, 

problem-solving and experience installing operating systems. 

Learn how to use hand tools to cut, shape, 

fasten and form sheet metal components. 



SUBJECT AREA 

Graphic design 

and photography 

Hairdressing, 

beauty and nail 

technology 

Health and 

social care 

Media make-up 

Motor vehicle 

Music 

Performing arts 

Plumbing and 

electrical 

installation 

Science 

Sport 

Technical 

theatre 

and event 

management 

Travel and 

tourism 

Media, TV and film 

Uniformed 

services 

DESCRIPTION 

Create your own artwork for your favourite game or band, or a 

magazine cover using digital cameras and Photoshop. 

Have a go at doing creative hair styles, nail art and learn about the 

skills required to be a professional in the hair and beauty industry. 

You will take part in practical/creative activities, including learning how to feed individuals in a care 

environment as well as practising communication activities. 

Try your hand at using make-up, prosthetics and latex to create a character. 

Learn to use hand tools to carry out practical tasks on light vehicles, mini-motos or go-carts. 


Spend a day in our specialist facilities, creating, rehearsing and recording a track. 

Take part in a practical workshop including singing, dance and acting. 

Wear loose comfortable clothing and soft shoes. 

Learn to use hand tools to fabricate any of a range of plumbed joints 

and test for air/water tightness. You will also practice various wiring 

techniques which are used in installations in your home. 


Take the chance to star in ‘C.S.I. King’s Lynn’ using forensic science 

techniques to investigate the scene and solve the crime. 

Take part in multi-skills practical sports activity and fitness testing (at Lynnsport). 

You will need to bring a sports kit and trainers with you. 

Take part in a practical workshop including sound, lighting 

and stage construction and event management. 


Be a part of the CWA cabin crew, including the chance to experience 

a realistic aircraft situation and give a safety demonstration. 

Gain hands-on experience in our own television studio and learn the skills 

of using the cameras and find out what makes good television. 

You will be introduced to physical training and take part in team activities and sports. 


* You will be asked on the booking form to inform us if you are able to provide your own steel toe-capped boots or 

need to borrow a pair from the college. 

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Have-a-go days 

Isle campus, Wisbech – Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

SUBJECT AREA 


Brickwork 

Carpentry and 

joinery 


Computing 

Engineering 

Fashion and 

textiles 


and photography 

Hairdressing, 

beauty and nail 

technology 

Motor vehicle 

Painting, 

decorating and 

plastering 

Plumbing and 

electrical 

installation 

Uniformed 

services 

DESCRIPTION 

Explore and create – experiment with graphics, photography, mixed media 

and painting to create original artwork. 

Learn to identify correct use of materials and tools, practice 

trowel skills and how to lay bricks to create a wall. 


Learn to use hand tools to cut and shape timber, including chisels, 

hammers, mallets and a combination square. 


Learn how to care for electronic babies; practice bathing them and take part in creative activities. 

You will also be given an introduction to caring for children and play activities. 

Learn how to carry out basic PC maintenance with fault-finding, problem-solving and experience 

installing operating systems. 

Learn how to use hand tools to cut, shape, fasten and form sheet metal components. 


Learn about what it takes to get a design from paper to the catwalk. 

Create your own artwork for your favourite game or band, or a 

magazine cover using digital cameras and Photoshop. 

Have a go at doing creative hair styles, nail art and learn about the skills 

required to be a professional in the hair and beauty industry. 

Learn to use hand tools to carry out practical tasks on light vehicles, mini-motos or go-carts. 


Learn to ‘cut in’ and paint a smooth wall with a paint brush. You will also 

have a go at plastering and practice applying render to a block wall. 


Learn to use hand tools to fabricate any of a range of plumbed joints 

and test for air/water tightness. You will also practice various wiring 

techniques which are used in installations in your home. 




Cambridge campus – Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

SUBJECT AREA 

Agriculture 

Animal 

management 

Equine 

Uniformed 

services 

DESCRIPTION 

You will have a tour of the Woodside farm area, be able to meet the livestock 

and take part in practical agricultural activities. 


Get some practical experience of animal care duties including feeding and cleaning out. 


You will have the opportunity to have a go on the equine 

simulator and a name-the-parts-of-a-horse activity. 

You will need to provide your own suitable sturdy footwear and clothing. 



* You will be asked on the booking form to inform us if you are able to provide your own steel toe-capped boots or 

need to borrow a pair from the college. 

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King’s lynn 01553 761144 Isle 01945 582561 Cambridge 01223 860701

Come to an 

open day! 

Want to see our fantastic facilities, have 

a look round and speak to members of 

staff about the courses we offer? 

Open 

Days 

Isle Campus 

Open 

Days 

cwa.ac.uk 


Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, 

Cambridgeshire, PE13 2JE T: 01945 582561 

Tennyson Avenue, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW 

T: 01553 761144 

Sat 23rd Nov 2013 - 9.30am - 1pm Open day 

Tue 29th Apr 2014 - 5pm - 7.30pm Open day 

Sat 16th Nov 2013 - 9.30am - 1pm Open day 

Thu 1st May 2014 - 5pm - 7.30pm Open day 


Landbeach Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DB 

T: 01223 860701 

Sat 9th Nov 2013- 9.30am - 1pm Open day 

Wed 30th Apr 2014- 5pm - 7.30pm Open day 

Sun 8th Jun 2014- 10am - 3pm Open Farm Sunday 

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Step 4 

Make the 

right choice 

There are lots of things to consider when 

choosing the right course: your intended career, 

the subjects you are good at, the subjects you 

enjoy, your preferred way of learning, whether 

or not you want to go to university, if you want 

to work and learn at the same time etc. 

Four simple steps 

to get you on 

the right course... 

Step 2 

Step 3 

Select 

Select your course(s) 

at the appropriate level 

and location 

Apply 

If you attend school in 

Norfolk please apply at 

www.helpyouchoose.org 

Students in some 


schools can use the 

www.ucasprogress.com 

website to apply (check 

with your school). 

All other students should 

apply via cwa.ac.uk 

Step 1 

Browse 

Browse the area(s) that 

you are interested in. 

You will find more 

information online at 

cwa.ac.uk 

Find your level 

Use the ‘find your level’ 

guide to help you check 

the level of course that is 

likely to suit you 

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Find your level 

Entry Level 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 

General entry 

requirements 

General entry 

requirements 

General entry 

requirements 

General entry 

requirements 

Entry level 2 in literacy 

and numeracy, 

plus assessments 

Mostly grades D-E at 

GCSE or certificate in 

skills for working life, 


4 GCSEs grade 

A*-D or equivalent 

qualification, 


5 GCSEs grades 

A*-C or equivalent 

qualification, 


(normally to include 

maths and English) 

End qualification 




• Entry level 3 certificate 

in skills for working life 

• Essential/life skills 

• BTEC diploma 

level 1 

• Level 1 diploma 

• VRQ1 

• BTEC diploma 

level 2 


• VRQ2 

• Apprenticeship 

• BTEC extended 

diploma 


• VRQ2 

• Advanced 

apprenticeship 

Where next? 

• Level 1 qualification 

• Further training 

• Work/supported work 




• Work 




• Work 


• Higher education 


• Work 

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A-Levels 

A-levels are one of the main routes to higher 

education and university and offer you a wider 

choice of employment opportunities. 

Experience 

The College of West Anglia is one of the 

largest providers of A-levels in Norfolk and 

Cambridgeshire – there are over 300 students 

taking A-level programmes at our King’s Lynn campus. 

Success 

As well as being rated good by Ofsted, our A-level 

results are among the best in the area – the pass rate in 

2013 was 98%. Each year, successful students go on to 

top universities across the country. 

Why take A-levels at college? 

College is very different from school, you are treated like 

an adult right from the start. You will learn how to manage 

your own time outside of lectures and develop new skills. 

There are no bells, assemblies or uniform – you are free to 

take control of your own learning in a sociable and mature 

atmosphere. It is hard work but help is always on hand if 

you need it – during your studies you will be supported by 

your personal tutor who will regularly review your progress 

and guide you in your next steps. 

What do I study on an A-level programme? 

The A-level programme is a two-year course. In year one 

you may take up to 4 subjects at AS level. In year two 

(known as A2), you can choose to continue with some or 

all of the same subjects to make up a full A-level in each or 

you can choose some new AS level subjects. 

How do I use A-levels to apply for university? 

Entry to university and colleges of higher education is 

worked out on a points system – all your qualifications 

add up to give you a score that determines your entry to 

higher education. For example, an A grade at A2 level 

(full A-level) is worth 120 points and an E grade is worth 40 

points. These scores are halved for AS level qualifications. 

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Which subjects should I choose? 

Think about what subjects you’ve enjoyed and been 

good at. If you think you know what you’d like to do 

as a career, find out what subjects would be useful and 

relevant. If you are planning to go to university, think 

about the type of course you might choose and look up 

the subject requirements via UCAS. 

A-level subject options 

Business studies 

Chemistry 

English language and literature 

Film studies 

Further maths 

Geography 

Government and politics 

History 

Human biology 

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 

Law 

Maths 

Media studies 

Photography 

Physics 

Sociology 

Successful A-level students at the College of West Anglia 

Aysha Bellamy, who studied at Marshland High School, gained an 

A* in human biology and psychology and an A in English. She will 

go to university in Lincoln to study psychology. “I am really proud 

of what I have done” said Aysha. 

Previous King Edward VII student, Natalie Hodgkinson, from 

King’s Lynn gained an A in business, B in sociology and C in 

ICT. She now plans to study business and finance at the UEA in 

Norwich. “A-levels are a lot harder than people think they are” 

said Natalie. 

James Taylor, who studied at Thomas Clarkson Academy, 

achieved four A-levels, including an A in ICT. He also gained 

Bs in law, business and English and will be studying business, 

economics and finance at Loughborough University. 

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AS/A2 subject options 

(delivered at the King’s Lynn campus) 

You may choose one AS/A2 level from each block (subjects within the blocks are provisional) 

Please consult your course tutor regarding options available for blocks 1 and 6 

BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 BLOCK 5 BLOCK 6 

1 year GCSE: 

English, maths, 

science 

English 

language and 

literature 

English 

language and 

literature 

Business 

studies 

English 

language and 

literature 

Enrichment 

activities 

History Geography Chemistry Further maths 

Group and 

individual 

tutorials 

Maths pure 

and stats 

Law 

Film studies 

Government 

and politics 

Pre-teacher 

training 

Sociology Media studies Law Human biology 

Physics 

Sociology 

Information and 

Communication 

Technology 

(ICT) 

Photography 

College celebrates 

outstanding A-level results 

In 2013 A2 (full A-level) students 

achieved a pass rate of 98% at 

grades A*-E. The AS levels also 

saw a pass rate of 81% at A-E. 

David Pomfret, Principal, said 

“We are extremely proud of our 

students’ achievements. They 

reflect both their hard work and 

commitment and the high quality 

of teaching and learning in our 

college. The majority of our 

students achieved A*-C grades, 

which means that many 

of them will be accepted in to 

their first choice university”. 

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Basic requirements 

for all A/AS levels 

A-level programmes require five GCSEs at grade C or above, 

including English language and maths. 

Additionally some subjects have specific requirements as follows 

Subject 

Business studies 

Chemistry 

English language and literature 

Film studies 

Further maths 

Geography 

Government and politics 

History 

Human biology 

Information and Communication 

Technology (ICT) 

Law 

Maths 

Media studies 

Photography 

Physics 

Sociology 

Additional specific subject requirements 

Maths at grade C or above 

Double certificate in science at grade BB or above, 

or a B in chemistry and maths at grade B or above 

English literature at grade C or above 

No specific requirements 

Maths at grade B or above 

Geography at grade C or above 


History at grade C or above 

Double certificate in science at grade BB or B in biology. 


ICT at grade C or above 




Art at grade C or above 

Double certificate in science at grade BB or above, or grade B 

or above in physics and maths 


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If you have got a good idea of where you want to 

go with your career and like the idea of earning 

while you learn, an apprenticeship could be for you. 

Apprenticeships are designed for people aged 16 

and above and provide the opportunity to gain skills 

and qualifications through a structured programme 

of practical work and classroom study. 

Why become an apprentice at CWA? 

The college is one of the largest and most 

experienced providers of apprenticeships in the 

region and offers a huge range of opportunities 

across different industry areas. We work with 

hundreds of employers across the East of England 

to provide training to more than 1000 apprentices 

every year. Our apprentices are successful – several 

have won local and national awards. 

As well as receiving expert tuition from our highly 

trained staff, the college will assign a training 

advisor to provide ongoing support for both 

you and your employer. 

What does an apprenticeship involve? 

You will be employed, and at work for most of 

your time as most training is on the job. The rest 

of your training will be at college, either on a 

day-release basis or over a number of days in a 

block. The amount of time you spend at college 

varies according to your apprenticeship. 

You will work towards a competence based 

qualification at either level 2 or level 3 as well as 

taking knowledge based certificates and functional 

skills. Vocational diplomas are designed by industry 

and will be based upon your chosen occupational 

area (e.g. brickwork, hairdressing, engineering, 

childcare etc). The knowledge based qualifications 

give you relevant underpinning knowledge to 

support the practical skills you learn whilst functional 

skills give you the valuable literacy and numeracy 

skills to enable you to perform to a higher standard 

in your job role. 

If you are aged 16-18 when you start, your training 

is fully funded by the government. If you are 19 or 

over and on an intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship 

the government partly funds your training – your 

employer also pays a contribution to support this. 

If you are 24 or over and studying an advanced 

(level 3) apprenticeship, then you will need to get a 

student loan and you employer will need to pay a 

contribution. You may also have to purchase kit, 

or uniform. 

How long does an apprenticeship last? 

It varies. Most last between one and two years, 

though some take up to four. How long it takes will 

depend on the profession you choose, your level of 

ability and your employer’s needs. 


Leisje wins two 

hairdressing awards 

Leisje Forge, who studied at Fakenham High 

School, is a level two apprentice with the 

college and works at Alan Hair Designs in 

Fakenham. Leisje won both the Affinage hair 

award and the college phoenix technical award 

for outstanding achievement in hair after a 

competition held at the college. 

World renowned hair stylist ‘MK’ presented her 

with the awards during a visit to the college 

where he spent the day working with students 

and staff. MK has won Barber of the Year 

several times, and has worked on films, TV, 

with celebrities and fashion shows all over 

the world. 

Leisje said “The competition was a great 

experience and allowed me to express my 

creative talents. I’m over the moon to of won!” 

Carol Gallagher, programme manager for hair 

and beauty, said “We were thrilled with what 

our apprentices achieved on the day. 

They thoroughly enjoyed competing and 

worked extremely hard throughout the day to 

impress MK.” 

Speaking about the day, MK said “I think 

the college facilities are astounding and 

encapsulate that whole feeling of working 

in a commercial salon. It is so important that 

we get our young hair professionals of the 

future fully equipped for industry and it is 

essential that students experience a variety 

of techniques and participate in 

competitions to expand their skills, 

build confidence and add to 

their portfolio.” 

A bright spark 

Jack didn’t really enjoy academic study 

and quickly realised that he was gifted 

with practical skills and wanted to 

pursue a career in the electrical trade. 

He attended an interview at CWA 

and secured an apprenticeship with a 

Wisbech based company. 

Jack’s journey through the four year 

apprenticeship gave him a huge variety 

of electrical tasks to learn on-site whilst 

challenging him academically in college. 

Being able to relate the practical aspect 

of work with his academic study gave 

Jack the knowledge to pass the majority 

of his electrical based exams with credit 

or distinction grades. 

Aged 25, Jack took the decision to 

start his own business ’Jack Oughton 

Electrical’. Successfully trading for three 

years Jack continues to expand his 

client database by ensuring his work is 

first class. The business has become so 

successful that Jack appointed his first 

electrical apprentice in August 2012. 

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Apprenticeships 

Available 

Subject Level Level Duration (yrs) King’s Lynn Isle Workplace 

Business and Administration 2 and 3 1.5 ✔ 

Catering and Hospitality 2 and 3 1.5 ✔ 

Childcare 2 and 3 2 ✔ 

Customer Service 2 and 3 1.5 ✔ 

Cultural and Heritage 

Venue Operations 

Decorative Operations – 

Painting and Decorating 

2 1.5 ✔ 

2 2 ✔ 

Electrotechnical 3 4 ✔ ✔ 

Engineering 2 and 3 2-4 ✔ ✔ 

Hairdressing 2 and 3 2 ✔ 

✔ 

(level 2 

only) 

Health and Social care 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Horticulture 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Laboratory Technician 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

IT Application Specialist 

(Information Technology) 

2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Motor Vehicle Maintenance 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Plastering 2 Up to 2 ✔ 

Plumbing 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Retail 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Supporting Teaching and 

Learning in Schools 

Trowel Occupations 

– Brickwork 

Wholesale, Distribution and 

Warehousing 

2 and 3 2 ✔ 

2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

Wood Occupations – Carpentry 2 and 3 Up to 2 ✔ 

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How to apply 

Apply online at cwa.ac.uk/apply 

After we receive your application we will invite you for 

an interview. This will give you the opportunity to meet a 

training advisor, see the college and ask any questions you 

may have. You will also be invited to complete an initial 

assessment, which will help us identify any additional help 

you may need with your course. 

Following your interview you will receive a provisional offer 

of a place dependent on you securing employment. This will 

be discussed during your interview. 

You will also be required to attend an induction, which will 

give you another opportunity to ask any questions you may 

have about your apprenticeship. This could be at college or 

your workplace. 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to phone our 

apprenticeship team on 01553 815280 or email 

apprenticeships@col-westanglia.ac.uk 

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Vocational 

Courses

Choose the right course 

Everyone and every course is different, so we know how 

important it is that you choose the right course for you. 

The best way to decide what you would like to study is 

to ask yourself the following questions 

Which subjects interest me? 

What are my talents? 

What job would I like to do? 

Courses 

Agriculture 30 

Animal management 32 

Art and design 34 

Beauty therapy, media make-up and nail technology 36 

Business management and administration 38 

Catering and hospitality 40 

Childhood studies 42 

Computing and information technology 44 

Construction 46 

Engineering 48 

Equine 50 

Esol (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 52 

Fashion and textiles 54 

Foundation studies 56 

Graphic design and photography 58 

Hairdressing 60 

Health and social care 62 

Media, television and film 64 

Music 66 

Performing and production arts 68 

Science 70 

Sport 72 

Travel and tourism 74 

Uniformed services 76 

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Agriculture 

Sow the seeds. 

If you have a passion for all things 

agricultural and want a rewarding career 

then a course at CWA could be for you. 

Agriculture today relies on technology and the 

ability of the people employed in the industry 

to use and manage it effectively. Our courses 

give students the opportunity to develop 

skills in crop and livestock production, 

management and use of machinery. As part 

of your training you may have the opportunity 

to gain qualifications in tractor, ATV and 

teleporter driving, chainsaw operation and 

pesticides application. 

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During your course you will explore the 

range of uses for managed land to achieve 

financial, social, environmental and aesthetic 

objectives. Examples of topics covered 

include arable crop production, livestock 

production, tractor use, agricultural 

machinery and workshop skills. 


Prize Pigs 

Students from the Cambridge 

campus took first prize for a pair of 

commercial pork pigs - weight range 

60-70kg and second place in the 

single pork pig class at the South 

Suffolk Show 2013. 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go 

days for agriculture. 

Cambridge campus 

Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

For more information 

and to register 

visit cwa.ac.uk/haveago 

Courses Available Duration King’s 

Lynn Cambridge What 

Next? 

Stepping Out 

(Agriculture and Garden Design) 

Diploma in Agriculture and 

Landbased Studies 

ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 

Apprenticeship 

Diploma in Agriculture LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

Extended Diploma in Agriculture* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Extended Diploma in 

Environmental Sustainability* 

LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ 

Example career paths: Agronomist, environmental stewardship, farm assurance assessor, farm 

machinery operations, farm work, genetics, head stockperson, livestock breeding, nutritionist, 

pesticide, stock management, tractor driving, unit manager. 

Degree 


employment 

Guide to entry requirements 

Visit cwa.ac.uk for more details 

Entry LEVEL 

Mostly F’s or lower 

LeVEL ONE 

Mostly E’s & D’s 

LEVEL TWO 

4 or more D’s 

LEVEL THREE 

5 or more C’s or higher 

* Extended diploma courses have three achievement points. You will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of the 

course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year. 

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Animal Management 

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Be the new king of the jungle. 

The qualifications you achieve at CWA 

will equip you to work with animals across 

the UK or abroad. There are great career 

opportunities in zoos, pet store management 

and the animal welfare sectors. If you fancy 

working abroad, consider specialising in 

conservation management or animal welfare. 

Our courses will give you the opportunity to 

study a wide range of animal management 

topics including animal health and wellbeing, 

nutrition and feeding, animal housing and 

exotic pet care. You will also learn about the 

scientific, practical and administrative skills 

associated with the care of a wide range of 

animal species. 

You will benefit from hands-on experience 

and a wealth of knowledge from the 

dedicated team of specialists as well as 

excellent facilities including the practical 

animal centre, animal behaviour suite and 

canine hydrotherapy suite. If you achieve the 

extended diploma qualification you’ll be wellplaced 

to study an honours degree at CWA. 

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Adam Button 

Animal management 

Adam, a Former Soham Village College and Cambridge 

campus student has secured a place at Nottingham 

University to study a zoology degree. 

His tutor said “Adam has been a keen and enthusiastic 

student throughout the two years of the course. He has 

worked extremely hard both in the classroom and at a 

number of work experience placements. He becomes so 

engrossed when researching assignments his work far 

exceeds the scope of the task set. He completed the course 

with an overall distinction grade – which is an amazing 

achievement considering the large number of assignments 

on the course”. 

Have-a-go 


days for animal management. 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 


and to register 


Courses Available Duration Cambridge 

Stepping Out (Animal and Horse Care) ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Animal and Horse Care LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

Animal Care Assistant LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Animal Care LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

Extended Diploma in Animal Management* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Extended Diploma in Animal Management 

(Vet Nursing)* 

LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Degree level: BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Applied Animal Behaviour, Foundation Degree 

(FdSc) Applied Animal Behaviour with Management, Foundation Degree (FdSc) Veterinary Nursing 

with Applied Animal Behaviour. Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Animal rescue, animal technology, kennels and catteries, pet care 

industry, veterinary work, welfare organizations, wildlife conservation, zoos and wildlife parks. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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ART and 

design 

Do you dream of one day exhibiting at 

the Tate Modern? 

A career in art and design is not just about 

being a fine artist; it’s about leading a 

life of experimentation, invention and 

discovery. For decades Britain has led the 

way in many creative industries and you 

could become part of this booming sector. 

This is a very competitive field, so it’s 

important that you have a good educational 

foundation to build on. You’ll need more 

than just creative flair and we can help you 

to acquire a good skills base and 

professional approach. 

We’ll build up your skills, confidence 

and critical knowledge, to gain more 

independence, greater responsibility and 

understanding in readiness for higher 

education level studies. You will also have 

an opportunity to participate in organised 

exhibition visits throughout the course as 

well as exhibiting your own work during 

creative arts shows. 

Have-a-go 


days for art and design. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

Isle Campus, Wisbech 

Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

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Art and design exhibition 

makes an impact 

The King’s Lynn campus held its annual visual art and 

design exhibition celebrating the achievements and 

success of its students. 

The exhibition offered the opportunity to walk 

through galleries on the ground, first and second 

floor of the front block to view student work. 

The viewing galleries were also open to the public 

free of charge. 

Emma Forrest-Leigh, programme manager at the 

King’s Lynn campus, said “This year’s exhibition is 

truly outstanding; the work on display is a testament 

to the students’ hard work and energy that has been 

invested throughout the year. The exhibition gives 

parents and people from the local community the 

opportunity to view some exciting visual creations 

put together by local talent. As well as the yearly 

exhibition students have exhibited their work at 

Greyfriars Art Space and in the town centre which 

gives them the opportunity to have their work on 

display in a professional setting”. 

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‘Explosion’ art and 

design exhibition 

Aspiring artists and designers from the Isle campus 

showcased their talents in an end-of-year exhibition in June. 

On display was a range of highly creative and original work 

produced in a variety of media including painting, 

3D sculpture, textiles, drawing, and graphic design. 

Margaret Waller, programme manager for visual arts at the 

Isle campus said “Explosion, this year’s exhibition, continues 

to reflect the pursuit of original and innovative art and design 

with integrity and the impressive response of the students to 

this challenge”. 

Courses Available 

Duration 

King’s 

Lynn 

Isle 

What 

Next? 

Bridge to Media and Art ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

BTEC Diploma in Art and Design LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 



LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies in 

Art and Design 

BTEC Extended Diploma in General 

Art and Design (2D and 3D)* 

LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ ✓ 


Example career paths: Artist, craftsman, designer, gallery curator, illustrator, painter, 

printmaker, product designer, sculpter. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Beauty Therapy, 

media make-up and 

nAil technology 

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Want to make people look and feel great? 

If your answer is yes, a career in beauty 

therapy, media make-up or nail technology 

could be your future. 

If beauty is your passion you will explore 

various procedures including lash and brow 

treatments, facials and make-up treatments, 

manicures and pedicures, tanning and waxing. 

All relevant aspects of beauty therapy, 

media make-up and nail technology are 

covered over the year and will lead to the 

relevant qualification. 

You might want to focus on a career as a 

specialist make-up artist. Our media make-up 

course covers subjects such as fashion makeup, 

special effects and stage make-up. Media 

make-up is for those who wish to pursue a 

career in TV and film, fashion, photography 

and special effects. Aspects of this course 

include prosthetics, stage make-up and 

period hair and make-up. 

Nail technology includes lash extensions, 

tanning, manicure, pedicure and make-up as 

well as developing your skills using a range of 

nail technologies including gel and acrylics. 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days for 

beauty therapy, media make-up 

and nail technology. 

Hairdressing, beauty 

and nail technology 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Media make-up 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 



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CWA student 

wins silver at 

WorldSkills UK 

Media make-up student Amanda 

Hughes claimed the silver medal in 

the WorldSkills UK competition finals 

held in Birmingham. 

The competition theme was 

‘Hollywood’ the golden age and the 

students had to apply prosthetics, 

make-up and body paint to the entire 

model in just 4 hours. Any costumes 

or prosthetics used had to be 

hand-made by the student before 

the competition. 

Amanda scooped silver with her 

amazing interpretation of Hollywood. 

“I have been completely taken over 

by body painting and have finally 

found my true passion. I dream of it 

and wake up excited to paint! To win 

Silver at the event is amazing and it 

has given me such a confidence boost 

and I’m looking forward to my future 

career” said Amanda. 


Lynn 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

Isle 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Beauty Therapy LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy – Fast Track (Evening) LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Nail Technology LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (General) LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage) LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage) 

– Fast Track (Evening) 


Diploma in Nail Technology LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and 

Media Make-up 


Example career paths: Fashion make-up artist, special effects, period make-up for TV and 

films, stage make-up, working in a beauty salon, working on a cruise liner, working in a spa, 

holiday destinations, working in nail salons. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Business 

Management 

and administration 

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Be the next Alan Sugar. 

Do you have the potential to start your 

own business or work with others for a 

large company within the UK’s largest 

employment sector? 

Have you got what it takes to manage other 

people, or to market products? 

Perhaps company law appeals to you, or 

developing your place in the retail sector. 

Would you like to be responsible for a 

company’s human resources department 

or purchasing for a large business? 

Our courses will give you an insight in to 

current and future business activity from 

both a theoretical and practical perspective. 

You will be investigating topics such as 

accounting, customer service, e-business, 

international business, recruitment, retail 

services and merchandising. 

Have-a-go 


days for business. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 




opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in business and 

administration, customer service, retail and 

warehousing. Please see pages 24-27 or visit 

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Students light the 

way to £5,000 prize 

Enterprising students set a shining example to win the 

£5,000 first prize in a business competition which was like 

a combination of The Apprentice and Dragon’s Den. 

The business students started a company called 

‘Illuminate’ which produced and sold scented candles. 

They designed and developed the product themselves 

and sold several products through craft fairs and other 

sales opportunities. 

Nine teams each received initial start-up money of £100 

and operated their businesses for six months before 

intense deliberations from the judging panel. 

Courses Available Duration KING’s LYNN 

Stepping Out (Retail) ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

BTEC Diploma in Business and Administration LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


BTEC Diploma in Business LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Business* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Degree level: BA (Hons) in Business Management. Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Administration and office work, finance and accountancy, human 

resources, law and legal profession, management, marketing & sales, purchasing and 

procurement, retail and retail management, self employed, small business manager. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


* BTEC extended diploma courses have three achievement points. You will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of 

the course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year. 

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Catering and 

Hospitality 

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Be the next Jamie Oliver. 

Do you admire the culinary skills of talented 

chefs and like working as part of a team? 

Could you think creatively to cater for the 

tastes of your customers? 

Have you thought about a career in 

hospitality? It’s the kind of environment 

that suits lively people who can think on 

their feet and, what’s more, there will 

never be a shortage of excellent 

employment opportunities. 

If you like dealing with people, there are 

plenty of opportunities for waiters and 

waitresses, as well as bar and restaurant 

managers. There are also good prospects for 

hotel and restaurant reception positions. 

At CWA you will receive training from staff 

that have worked in the industry and will help 

you get started on a career in this exciting, 

lively environment. 

Students will be able to develop skills in many 

areas including customer service, food and 

drink service, how to work in a team, food 

preparation and cooking, food safety and 

food hygiene. 

Have-a-go 


days for catering and hospitality. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 



Students take afternoon 

tea in style 

Four students from CWA were the envy of their 

friends as they won the chance to take afternoon 

tea at the world-famous Fortnum and Mason 

store in London. 

The prize came from the students’ successes in a 

national cake-making competition in London at 

the Westminster College. 

Emma’s raspberry layer cake with a touch of 

elderflower won her a certificate for first prize; 

Elizabeth came third and Loren and Matthew 

were also praised. 

Loren made three different sorts of cupcakes, 

including one flavoured with real champagne; 

Elizabeth made a seed cake, while Matthew 

produced a topical 20cm replica of the Olympic 

stadium as a chocolate cake. 

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Hospitality students 

rubbed shoulders 

with royalty 

A group of 15 hospitality students were asked to serve the 

food and drinks to the guests attending the King John Cup 

Dinner, which included the Duke of Edinburgh. CWA was 

approached by Countess Romley who worked with students 

from the college at the Sandringham garden party 2012. 

The High Sheriff and the Mayor requested that the students 

return to the town hall to receive certificates by way of thanks 

for their assistance on the evening. 

During his address, the High Sherriff of Norfolk said “The 

students presented themselves and the food professionally; 

they are a credit to King’s Lynn and West Norfolk and to the 

training they have received”. 


opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in catering and hospitality. 

Please see pages 24-27 or visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Courses Available Duration King’s Lynn 

What 

Next? 

Introductory Certificate in Hospitality LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

Introduction to Professional Cookery LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Professional Cookery LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

Diploma in Professional Cookery LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Example career paths: Bakery, commis chef, head chef, patisserie, receptionist, restaurant or 

bar manager, waiter, waitress. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Inspire the next generation. 

With so many working parents, this is a fast 

growing sector with increasing demand for 

well trained staff. More nursery and childcare 

places are being made available to children 

each year, so there’s never been a better 

time to take up childhood studies. 

If you like working with children and can 

offer passion, enthusiasm and commitment, 

a career in childcare will give you a sense of 

satisfaction and real achievement. 

Our courses offer a focused qualification 

for learners wishing to enter employment 

in the childcare sector. You will cover 

topics such as child development, keeping 

children safe, communication with children 

and adults, positive environments for child 

care, promoting children’s rights, children’s 

activities and play, food and nutrition, and 

human growth and development. 

The College of West Anglia 

is developing an exciting 

international partnership with 

Berufskolleg Marienschule 

College, Lippstadt (Germany) 

for opportunities around student 

exchanges and work experience. 


opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in childhood studies and 

supporting teacher and learning in schools. Please see 

pages 24-27 or visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 


It’s child’s play 

Gemma works at Sedgeford Pre-School and 

completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in 

Children’s Care, Learning and Development 

at CWA. She is now studying a Foundation 

Degree (FdA) in Early Years, Playwork and 

Education at CWA as she hopes to become 

a primary school teacher. 

Gemma said “I really enjoy coming to college 

as the tutors are always available to help. 

I also like learning new ideas and strategies 

that I can put into practice at work. Since 

completing the apprenticeship it has made 

me more willing to carry on training and 

undertake new challenges”. 

Have-a-go 


days for childhood studies. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 




Lynn 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 

Stepping Out (Care and Childhood) ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Care and Childhood Studies LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Childhood and Early Years LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Entry to Teaching Assistants LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

Diploma in Childhood Studies (0-5) LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Diploma in Childhood Studies (0-16) LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ 

Teacher Training Academy (Primary) LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ 

Degree level: BA (Hons) Early Childhood Professional Studies, Foundation Degree (FdA) Early 

Years, Playwork & Education. Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Childcare practitioner in a nursery or children’s centre, children’s 

holiday rep, private nanny, progress to degree to become a teacher, playgroup supervisor, 

teaching assistant, working with airlines to fly with unaccompanied children. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Computing and 

information 

technolgy 

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Be the next Bill Gates. 

All businesses require employees with 

excellent computing and IT qualifications. 

Without good people in these important 

roles, nothing will run smoothly. You may be 

interested in developing a career as a support 

technician, software engineer, network 

engineer or helpdesk advisor. 

IT is constantly changing and being upgraded. 

Businesses and organisations require expert 

help in choosing the right hardware and 

software to get the job done. 

Maybe you want to get involved in the more 

creative side of computing, such as website 

development or games design. There are 

many opportunities for people with the right 

skills and qualifications, locally, regionally, 

nationally and internationally. 

As part of your course you will learn a broad 

variety of skills needed to understand 

operating systems and work with a range 

of computer hardware. You will learn how 

to use ICT to present information, website 

development, customising application 

software, database and spreadsheet software 

and programming design and development. 


opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in information 

technology. Please see pages 24-27 or visit 

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A dream job 

Robert studied at CWA in 2007 and is now a software engineer 

working on military helicopters for Eurocopter GmbH. 

Eurocopter is Europe’s leading fully-integrated aeronautical 

group and is part of the European Aeronautic Defence and 

Space Company (EADS). 

Robert said “CWA was recommended to me as a place I could 

study a full-time computing course and therefore cover a wider 

range of topics. This intrigued me so I visited the campus, 

liked the layout and facilities, and applied”. 

“By going to college it will give you the opportunity to begin 

working towards a better job, with a better salary and working 

with people that share your interests. My two years at college 

went too quickly; studying at CWA is one of the best decisions 

I ever made” he added. 

Have-a-go 


days for computing. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 




Duration 

King’s 

Lynn 

Isle 

What 

Next? 

BTEC Diploma in IT LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 2 


BTEC Diploma in Computing LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing* LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ ✓ 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Design* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Degree level: BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Foundation Degree (FdSc) Computer Science. 

Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Analyst programmer, database administrator, database architect, 

eCommerce developer, games designer, helpdesk advisor, interface developer, IT trainer, 

knowledge engineer, network engineer, project manager, security consultant, software 

engineer, software tester, support technician, systems analyst, website developer. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


* BTEC extended diploma courses have three achievement points. You will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year 

of the course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year. 

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Construction 

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Build the future. 

Would you like to develop a trade skill 

giving you a satisfying job where you have 

the opportunity to travel abroad, working 

on projects similar to the Shard or the 

Burj Khalifa. 

At CWA there are a varied range of 

courses available that cover areas including 

architectural design, carpentry and joinery, 

brickwork, electrical, painting and 

decorating, plastering, plumbing, 

quantity surveying and tiling. 

If you aspire to construction management 

or civil engineering, then you should 

have an interest in scientific and 

mathematical principles, as well as 

good communication skills. 

Have-a-go 


days for construction. 

Brickwork 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Carpentry and joinery 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Painting/decorating 

and plastering 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Construction 

students build 

mock Mediterranean 

villa facade 

A group of construction students from the 

Isle campus upped tools to create a mock 

Mediterranean villa for Delamore of 

Wisbech St. Mary’s. 

The project saw them construct a facade of a 

Mediterranean villa providing a dramatic back 

drop to some of Delamore’s trial plant displays. 

Sarah Curtis of Delamore said “With help 

from CWA, we have now created house 

front scenes to enhance images and provide 

the ever important ‘lifestyle’ atmosphere 

for photographs”. 

Plumbing and 

electrical installation 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 



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opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in brickwork, carpentry, electrotechnical, painting & decorating, 

plastering and plumbing. Please see pages 24-27 or visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 


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ISLE 

What 

Next? 

Entry to Construction ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Construction Skills – Brickwork LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

Construction Skills – Carpentry and Joinery LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Construction Skills – Painting and Decorating LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

Construction Skills – Plastering LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

Construction Skills – Plumbing LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 2 


BTEC Diploma in Construction LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Brickwork LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Painting and Decorating LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Plastering LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Electrical Installation LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Plumbing Studies LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Diploma in Brickwork LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Plumbing Studies LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Degree level: Level 6 Diploma in Construction, Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering (HND), Level 4 

Diploma in Construction (HNC). Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Architectural technicians, bricklayer, carpenter joiner, electrician, 

estimator, ground worker, kitchen fitter, painter & decorator, plasterer, plumber, shop fitter, 

site supervisor, site manager, surveyor. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Engineering 

Engineer your future. 

Are you practical but like using your brain 

too? Can you communicate your ideas clearly 

to others? If this sounds like you, engineering 

could be your subject. 

Engineering is the science, discipline, art and 

profession of acquiring and applying technical 

knowledge to design, materials, structures, 

machines, devices, systems and processes that 

safely realise a desired objective or inventions. 

Career options range from design and 

development to engineering technician 

and from motor vehicle technicians to 

motorsport engineers. 

So, if you like the idea of combining 

science, technology, maths and practical 

experience with imagination, reasoning 

and good communication skills, 

think about a career in engineering. 

Have-a-go 


days for engineering. 

Engineering 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Motor Vehicle 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

Plumbing and 

electrical installation 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 



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Callum sprays his way 

to success 

Motor vehicle body paint student Callum Johnson 

from the Isle campus entered the regional heats 

of the prestigious WorldSkills UK competition and 

was voted one of the best in the country, finishing 

4th overall. He is now waiting to hear if he has 

acquired enough points to take him into the 

national finals to be held later in the year. 

“WorldSkills UK competition focuses on all the 

essential requirements for a successful career 

as an automotive car painting specialist. The 

competitors had to demonstrate their problem 

solving, time management and planning skills, 

as well as their technical ability”, explained Bob 

Whalley, Callum’s tutor and mentor. 


opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in brickwork, 

carpentry, electrotechnical, painting & 

decorating, plastering and plumbing. 

Please see pages 24-27 or visit cwa.ac.uk 

for more details. 


Lynn 

Introduction to Engineering Skills LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 

Motor Vehicle – Service and Repair LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Intermediate Engineering Skills LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Motorsport LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Motor Vehicle – Service and Repair LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Motorsport LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Motor Vehicle – Service and Repair LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ 

Degree level: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Motorsport Engineering, Level 5 Diploma in Civil 

Engineering (HND), Level 4 BTEC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 

(HNC). Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Architectural technicians, bricklayer, carpenter joiner, electrician, estimator, 

ground worker, kitchen fitter, painter & decorator, plasterer, plumber, shop fitter, site supervisor, 

site manager, surveyor. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Equine 

Are you passionate about horses? 

If you are committed to horse welfare, or 

you’d love to work in the equine industry, 

you’ll need to get the right experience, skills 

and qualifications. Our courses have been 

specifically designed to meet the needs of 

employers in this field. 

The excellent location of the Cambridge campus 

provides you with an outstanding opportunity to 

progress your equine industry understanding and 

employment opportunities on a local, regional 

and national scale. 

You will benefit from hands on experience and a 

wealth of knowledge from the dedicated team 

of equine management specialists as well as 

excellent facilities including the equestrian centre, 

equine therapy centre and the Cambridgeshire 

Horse Sports Academy. 

Areas studied include horse preparation and 

presentation, horse rehabilitation and therapy, 

horse behaviour and welfare, stable skills, horse 

husbandry, riding horses and event management. 

Cambridgeshire Horse Sport Academy 

The Cambridgeshire Horse Sport Academy 

(CHSA) aims to increase knowledge and 

experience in a wide range of equestrian 

disciplines, including driving, side saddle, 

polocrosse, vaulting, horseball and TREC. 

The CHSA aims to harness the diversity 

within the equine world and maximise 

participation in the widest form possible. 

For riders or non-riders, horse owners 

or non-horse owners, the CHSA takes 

advantage of the excellent facilities 

available at CWA. 

For more information please contact 

01223 860701 visit cwa.ac.uk/horse 

or email horse@col-westanglia.ac.uk 

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Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days for equine. 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 



Amber lands job in Germany 

Ex-CWA student Amber Manfroi-Lynn has landed 

a job which could make her the envy of others. 

She spotted a vacancy at a top eventing centre 

near Hamburg in Germany, applied and was 

offered a six to twelve month stay in 2014. 

Amber successfully completed the level three 

Extended Diploma in horse management at CWA. 

Courses Available Duration Cambridge 

Stepping Out (Animal and Horse Care) ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Introduction to Animal and Horse Care LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Equine/Horse Care LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

Extended Diploma in Horse Management* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Degree level: BSc (Hons) Equine Science with Rehabilitation Therapies, Foundation -Degree (FdSc) 

Equine Science with Rehabilitation Therapies. Please visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Example career paths: Breeding, competition yards, equine feed companies, equine 

rehabilitation, equine retail industry, livery and training yards, rescue center’s, veterinary work. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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ESOL 

English for Speakers of Other Languages 

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Get more out of your life in the UK. 

If English isn’t your main language, you 

can enrol on a course to help you improve 

your language skills. These courses are 

called ESOL or English for Speakers of 

Other Languages. 

Improving your English will give you the 

language and study skills you need to progress 

to a vocational course, improve your skills 

and confidence at home and work, help you 

to apply for jobs, help you work in a team, 

help you to learn about life in the UK and give 

you the skills to gain a nationally recognised 

qualification in language. 

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ESOL students see the sights 

The ESOL Routes to Learning students returned from 

Derbyshire with their legs aching from three days of walking in 

the Peak District. The group stayed at the beautiful Hartington 

Hall youth hostel and took day trips out on walks and visits. 

Only a small elite of the toughest students completed walks on 

all three days, while others took the slightly easier options of 

visits to Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Buxton on the second 

and third days. 

This trip was a superb opportunity for the students to discover 

some new parts of England, and marvel at the beauty of 

landscapes which contrast dramatically with West Norfolk 

and the Fens. 

Courses Available Duration King’s Lynn Isle 

ESOL Routes to Learning 

ENTRY, 

LEVEL 1 & 2 

1 year ✓ ✓ 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Fashion 

and Textiles 

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Set trends like McQueen. 

Are you a keen fashion follower and enjoy 

customising and designing clothes to your 

own unique style? 

Perhaps you just love drawing, working 

with fabrics and textures to make clothes or 

accessories to wear, or to furnish your home, 

or as gifts for your friends. 

Your creativity and artistic skills can be put 

to good use within the fashion industry. 

Even though the manufacture of clothes, 

shoes and textiles increasingly takes place 

overseas, there are still plenty of career 

opportunities in the UK. These range from 

pattern cutters to textile designers and 

include fashion designers, fashion buyers, 

costume designers or fashion stylists. 

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A talent for fashion 

Fashion students from the Isle campus 

brought the Parisian touch to Wisbech 

with its annual catwalk show. 

Talented designers presented 

their creative and inspiring work, an 

exciting fun and funky mix of fashion 

collections: 1940’s tea dresses, winter 

tartan, tailored jackets and trousers, 

military jackets and historical inspired 

surface pattern dresses. 

Both first and second year students 

spent nine months working intensively 

and professionally to produce inspired 

and creative collections. Michelle 

James, course director said “The 

course integrates fashion design, 

illustration, pattern cutting, garment 

construction and is the only course of 

its kind in the region.” 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days 

for fashion and textiles. 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 


and to register visit 

cwa.ac.uk/haveago 


Duration 

King’s 

Lynn 

Isle 

What 

Next? 


LEVEL 2 



LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion, Clothing 

and Textiles* 


Example career paths: Bridal wear, children’s wear, clothing manufacture, craftsman, embroidery, 

fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion illustrator, fashion promotion, fashion retail, fashion stylist, 

knitted fabrics, lingerie, men’s wear, pattern cutter, printed fabrics, shoes & accessories, soft 

furnishings, television, film, stage costume designer, textiles designer, women’s wear. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Foundation 

Studies 

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If you have few or no previous qualifications, you 

have a learning difficulty or disability, or you are just 

unsure of coming to college foundation studies has 

developed a number of ‘Bridges’ to help our learners 

cross the gap between where they are now and where 

they want to be. 

The Bridge to Independence 

Courses within this area will help you develop your 

independent living skills. Build your confidence in 

managing things for yourself, managing your money, 

cooking for yourself and travelling independently. 

These courses develop essential personal, social 

and practical skills and will help build self-esteem 

and confidence. 

The Bridge to Education 

If you need to build your skills before you can access 

one of the level 1 or 2 courses we offer at CWA, or our 

bridge to employment, then the bridge to education 

may be for you. Courses develop general skills for 

college or work towards a specific vocational area. 

The Bridge to Employment 

If you are looking for a way to build your employability 

skills then the bridge to employment courses will be a 

great place to start. Courses in this area help to build 

self-confidence and concentrate on specific enterprise 

and employment skills, through supported work 

experience and job coaching. 

The Bridge to Inclusion 

Some learners with learning difficulties may be unable 

to attend one of our main campuses but can still access 

one of the bridges through our outcentre. Courses in 

our outcentre are designed for young adults who have 

the potential to progress but require a more 

supported learning environment. Groups are small 

and it is possible to have bespoke courses for 

individuals with particularly challenging needs. 

Students can progress from the outcentre to main 

campus courses or employment. 

Throughout the college we have a vast experience 

of supporting learners across all our campuses with 

a range of needs including 

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder and 

Asperger’s Syndrome 

• Mild, moderate or severe learning difficulties, 

including ODD and ADHD 

• Down’s Syndrome 

• Hearing/visual impairment 

• Tourette’s 

• Low self-esteem 

• Physical mobility difficulties 

• Diabetes or epilepsy 

• Communication difficulties, including Makaton 

and other systems 

Don’t worry if your particular need is not listed. 

We meet with all students before enrolling you onto 

any course to talk about your individual support needs. 

We will work with you to find ways for you to be in 

control of your own learning, checking regularly to 

make sure your support is right. 

So perhaps now is the time for you to take that step 

towards building your bridge to your future…. 

Project Search 

Project Search is an 

exciting, employment 

focused, education 

programme designed to 

give you the opportunity 

to learn more about the 

world of work, develop 

your employability skills 

and to try out your skills 

in real work rotations. The 

project is a partnership 

between the Queen 

Elizabeth Hospital in King’s 

Lynn, Norfolk County 

Council, Remploy and the 

College of West Anglia. 

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Many of our students undertake additional Travel Independence Training 

through TITAN (Travel Independence Training Across the Nation) whilst 

completing a course with foundation studies. 


Lynn 

Isle Cambridge External 

Centre 

Bridge to Education 

Bridge to Education 

ENTRY 

2 & 3 

1 year ✓ ✓ 


Bridge to Motor Vehicle ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Bridge to Performing Arts ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Stepping Out 

(Agriculture and Garden Design) 

Stepping Out (Animal and 

Horse Care) 


ENTRY 1 year ✓ 


Stepping Out (Hairdressing) ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Stepping Out (Retail) ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Stepping Out 

(Sport and Uniformed Services) 

Bridge to Vocational Studies – 

Creative Arts 

ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ ✓ 


Bridge to Vocational Studies – IT ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Bridge to Vocational Studies – 

Technology 

Bridge to Employment 


Developing Enterprise ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Developing Workskills 

Project Search 

Bridge to Inclusion 

Independent Living 

Bridge to College 

ENTRY & 

Level 1 

ENTRY & 

Level 1 

ENTRY 

2 & 3 

ENTRY & 

Level 1 

1 year ✓ ✓ ✓ 

1 year ✓ 

1 year ✓ 

1 year ✓ 

Bespoke Course on Application N/A 1 year ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Bridge to Independence 

Promoting Independence ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Finding Independence ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Developing Independence ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Becoming Independent ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Moving on to Independence ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 


Graphic Design 

and Photography 

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Design like Warhol. 


Graphic designers are visual artists who 

use their creative skills and computer 

know-how to develop images and designs 

to promote products and services in the 

commercial world. 

With the right talent and qualifications, 

you could earn up to £60k a year as an 

art director or senior designer at a top 

company, work freelance, or be involved 

in the development of cutting-edge 

website or gaming development. 

The graphic design course has established a 

national reputation and offers students the 

opportunity to experience a wide range of 

design areas including advertising, packaging, 

editorial, website, corporate identity, 

typography and animation. 

Shoot like Rankin. 

Photography 

A photographer produces images that tell 

a story, record an event, record evidence or 

communicate a message. There are loads of 

opportunities for professional photographers, 

including plenty of travel and the chance to 

be your own boss. 

You could specialise in particular areas such 

as fashion, documentary, forensics, science or 

landscape – maybe even fine art photography. 

The photography course is aimed at 

students who wish to pursue a career 

in professional photography. Areas you 

will study include camera techniques, 

black and white developing skills, digital 

and image manipulation. 


Have-a-go 


graphic design and photography 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 



UNICEF invites graphic design 

student to London HQ 

Graphic design student Brandon Mattless was invited to 

the UNICEF UK Headquarters after designing a poster 

template and handout for The North & West Norfolk 

supporters group. 

Brandon, who previously studied at Thomas Clarkson 

Academy, was invited to the charity’s base to take part in a 

training day designed for all UNICEF supporting groups. 

There he had the chance to meet the members from all 

areas across the country and present his poster designs. 


Lynn 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 



LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 



BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphic Design* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphic Design 

and Animation* 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Practical 

Photography (Wet Processing, Digital, 

Commerical and Fine Art) * 



LEVEL 3 


employment 

LEVEL 2 

LEVEL 3 

Example career paths: Graphic design: CD and book cover design, corporate identity (logos, 

business cards and letterheads), design for advertising, design for print and web, display and 

exhibition work, film and animation work, graphic design, illustration. 

Photography: Celebrity work (Vanity Fair, GQ), fashion photographer (Vogue), forensic 

photographer, interior design photographer (Living etc), newspapers (paparazzi, reportage), 

wedding photography. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Style like Lee Stafford. 

If you enjoy working with your hands, get on 

well with people and thrive on being creative, 

becoming a professional hairdresser could 

be for you. Training for a career in this field 

is varied; you’ll research and explore the 

science of hair, as well as develop current 

industry skills and techniques. 

Whether you are just starting out in 

hairdressing, or already an ambitious stylist 

looking to improve your career, there are some 

fantastic opportunities available to you. 


opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available in hairdressing. 

Please see pages 24-27 or visit cwa.ac.uk 

for more details. 

Perhaps you have ambitions to run your own 

salon. You might like the idea of working in 

a spa, or on board a cruise liner. Or, maybe 

you’d like to specialise in theatrical or film 

hair styling. 

All aspects of hairdressing will be covered 

including shampoo and conditioning, cutting 

techniques, creative up-styles, hair colouring 

and salon reception duties. 

Have-a-go 


hairdressing, beauty and nail technology 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 




Magical and mystical show 

Magical and mystical hair creations took centre stage at 

the King’s Lynn campus when students showcased their 

designs at the end-of-year exhibition. 

Head-turning designs created by students were 

displayed during an hour-long exhibition of their work 

and creativity. Themed ‘Magical and Mystical’ a range of 

commercial and avant-garde styles were revealed. 

Kay Daniels, hairdressing lecturer said “The show 

celebrates our students’ achievements; they have 

worked extremely hard to bring all of their individual 

ideas together - no easy task! During the course of 

the evening the designs were judged and certificates 

presented for the winning styles”. 


Lynn 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 

Stepping Out (Hairdressing) ENTRY 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Hairdressing LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Hairdressing (Stage 1) LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Hairdressing (Stage 2) LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Hairdressing – Fast Track 

(Day or Evening) 


Diploma in Barbering LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

Diploma in Hairdressing LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Example career paths: Cruise liner stylist, hairdressing technician, holiday complex stylist, 

media stylist, salon manager, salon owner, salon stylist, theatrical stylist, trichologist. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


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Health and 

Social Care 

E L1 L2 l3 

Make a difference to people’s lives. 

The health and social care sector offers 

excellent career prospects for those who are 

keen to help others. Helping people to make 

the best of their lives is a very gratifying 

experience for you, as well as being very 

important to those you care for. 

The health and social care courses are for 

those students who wish to develop a career 

in caring, nursing or social care. You will cover 

modules such as communication, individual 

rights, needs in health and social care, 

equality, diversity and rights, health, safety 

and security and development through the 

life stages. 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days for health and social care. 

King’s Lynn campus 

Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

For more information and to register visit cwa.ac.uk/haveago 



opportunities 

Apprenticeships are available 

in health and social care. 

Please see pages 24-27 or 

visit cwa.ac.uk for more details. 

Amber Taylor Heighton – 

Nursing/Paramedic Academy 

Amber applied to the College of West Anglia as she 

preferred the independent learning that the college 

provides. “I chose the nursing and paramedic course as 

it sounded like an interesting course that would provide 

me with good opportunities in the future” said Amber. 

“I really enjoy coming to college, meeting new people 

and learning new things. I would say to anyone thinking 

about studying at CWA that it will offer you a new 

learning environment and experiences that you didn’t 

have at school”. 

Once Amber completes the nursing and paramedic 

academy she plans to carry on her studies at university 

and become a teacher. 


Lynn 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 

Stepping On (Preparation for Study, 

Life and Work) 

ENTRY 1 year ✓ 


Care and Childhood Studies LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Health and Social Care LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Working in Health and Social Care LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

Health and Social Care Academy* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Nursing/Paramedic Academy* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Example career paths: All types of care work, Army medical corps, care management, 

counselling, social work, entry to nursing and midwifery, mental health, occupational therapy, 

pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy, psychology, working with children and young people, older 

adults, people with physical disabilities and/or learning disabilities. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


* Academy courses have three achievement points. You will work towards subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of the course and will 

have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year. 

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Media, television 

and film 

E L1 L2 l3 

Produce like Spielberg. 

Media, television and film offers a huge range 

of career opportunities. From producers, 

directors and writers responsible for program 

content, to production technicians and 

camera crews, as well as the administrative 

support roles. 

Our courses are designed for anyone 

wishing to pursue a career in the TV and film 

industry. You will develop a range of skills 

and techniques, personal qualities and 

attitudes essential for success in these areas. 

These courses involve camera skills, 

directing, interview techniques and script 

writing, film making and other ‘hands-on’ 

practical activities. 

The media department is staffed by 

highly-experienced professionals, 

who are here to give you an ideal 

start to your media career. 

Have-a-go 


days for media, tv and film. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 



Groundbreaking 

The College of West Anglia’s media department 

have their own groundbreaking internet TV station 

– Springboard TV. This is designed to bring about 

a rapid change in the way media students learn 

their subject while simultaneously preparing them 

for a career in the media business. 

The channel enables students to get real 

experience of the media industry while gaining 

a vocational qualification. The college has 

invested heavily in new technology and has its 

own fully equipped television studio with HD 

cameras and the latest blue and green screen 

technology. A wide range of content is produced 

by learners under the guidance of skilled media 

professionals. The station is ‘owned’ 

by the learners and 

they are encouraged to 

take responsibility for 

their own content and 

work co-operatively in a 

‘community of learning’. 

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Students enjoy horrific win 

Four media students entered the world of horror and 

got through to the prestigious finals of the national 

WorldSkills competition. 

The media students were successful in the semi-finals 

where they faced opposition from as far away as Ireland 

and Cumbria. They will now go through to the national 

finals to be held in November. 

The competition involved the students using various 

techniques to promote a season of horror films for a 

fictitious cable company. These included everything 

from creative storyboards, mood boards, ident (short 

film) and screen shots. They had to pitch and sell 

their advertising concept in five minutes to the 

panel of judges. 


Lynn 

ISLE 

What 

Next? 



LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Television and Film* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Example career paths: Camera work, directors, editor, journalist, lighting, production manager, 

researchers, writers. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 





MUSIC 

Be the sound of the future. 

E 

L1 L2 l3 

There are lots of employment opportunities 

in both the creative and administrative areas 

of the music industry. From being a performer 

to a sound engineer for live events or the 

recording studio, becoming a composer, session 

musician, tutoring private pupils or working in 

music promotion. 

You will learn under the guidance of tutors with 

an impressive amount of experience as working 

musicians. Our courses are designed to make 

you highly employable in the freelance world or 

prepare you for higher education. 

Our courses are designed to develop your practical 

performance skills and may include the following 

units, reading/writing music, composing, using a 

recording studio and specialist music software, 

understanding music and studying music from 

around the world. 

Have-a-go 


days for music. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 



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Deaf Havana 

The band, formed when its original 

members met at the King’s Lynn 

campus in 2005, are being tipped 

for stardom after releasing an album 

hailed as ‘brutally, beautifully honest’. 

Deaf Havana’s album ’Fools and 

Worthless Liars’ topped the rock 

album charts after it was released in 

November 2011. Music lecturer, Ross 

Griggs, from the college said “They 

are one of the hardest working young 

bands I’ve ever known. I wish them 

every success!” 

In May 2013 the single ‘Boston Square’ 

was premiered on BBC Radio 1 as 

Zane Lowe’s ‘Hottest Record’. 



Diploma in Performing Arts LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

BTEC Diploma in Music LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Music* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Example career paths: Composition, freelance musician, musical services, performer, private 

tuition, promotion, recording artist, retail, session musician, sound hire, sound technicians for 

live work and in recording studios. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 


* BTEC extended diploma courses have three achievement points. You will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of 



Performing and 

production Arts 

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Be a star. 

Do you love singing, dancing, acting 

or musical theatre? Does the idea of a 

live audience excite you? Perhaps you 

would prefer to work behind the scenes 

in stage make-up, lighting, sound or 

event management. 

We can give you a head start in this 

enormously competitive arena by helping you 

develop your abilities in singing, dance, acting 

and musical theatre. Or, if behind the scenes 

is more your style, the technical theatre course 

increases your skills in lighting, sound and 

stage management. 

The performing arts team draws on a broad 

range of professional experience to bring 

out the best in you. Our courses also give 

you the opportunity to be involved in lots 

of productions. 

During the year you will take part in a variety 

of different shows and performances, either 

on the stage or behind the scenes, these 

may include dance, musical, melodrama 

and you will also learn how to market and 

finance shows. 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days 

for performing and production arts. 

Media make-up 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

Performing arts 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

Technical theatre and 

event management 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 



Aspire 

theatre 

group 

The new CWA Aspire theatre group has 

been a great success in its first year, staging 

five productions culminating with Andrew 

Lloyd Webber’s Boys in the Photograph. 

The theatre brings together different 

skills, incorporating areas such as singing, 

dancing, acting and audition processes for 

those seeking a theatre career. 

Some of the group could also be heading 

for stardom with 12 of them scouted by the 

hugely popular BBC The Voice show, two of 

whom have been called back for auditions. 

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Dancing for joy 

Former CWA performing arts student Gareth 

Mole has found success in his dream job as a 

professional dancer with one of the country’s 

leading contemporary dance companies 

‘National Dance Company Wales’. 

Gareth joined National Dance Company 

Wales (NDCWales) as a young apprentice after 

completing the BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts. 

He was quickly spotted as an emerging talent 

and was offered a full-time position as a company 

member six months into his apprenticeship. 



Diploma in Performing Arts LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts 

(Acting, Dance and Singing) 


Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts 

(Acting, Dance and Singing) 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Production Arts 

(Sound, Lighting and Stage Management)* 

Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair 

and Media Make-up 




Example career paths: Dance in education, dance performance, film, holiday entertainer, 

performing on a cruise ship, theatre in education, theatre technician, touring theatre 

(performing and technical), TV acting. 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Science 

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l3 

Inspired by science? 

Would you like to experience real science 

using all the latest technology as it is applied 

in the everyday world? 

Science helps us to understand, or to 

understand better, the history of the natural 

world and how the natural world works, with 

observable physical evidence as the basis of 

that understanding. 

This is done through observation of natural 

phenomena, and/or through experimentation 

that tries to simulate natural processes under 

controlled conditions. 

In criminal cases forensic scientists are often 

involved in the search for and examination 

of physical traces which might be useful for 

establishing or excluding an association 

between someone suspected of committing a 

crime and the scene of the crime or victim. 

Our course will give you the opportunity to 

apply science to the world around you. Units 

studied include fundamentals of science, 

scientific investigation, practical techniques 

and the perceptions of science. 

Have-a-go 

We are running have-a-go days for science. 

King’s Lynn campus Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

For more information and to register visit cwa.ac.uk/haveago 

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CSI students 

investigate a 

murder mystery 

Forensic science students swarm over 

a secluded corner of the King’s Lynn 

campus inspecting dusty footprints, 

eyeballing a discarded weapon, 

examining a blood trail and scribbling 

notes in an attempt to solve a 

gruesome mystery. 

An array of criminal evidence litters the 

scene and the students need to search 

and recover forensic evidence to allow 

biological profiling. They use biology, 

chemistry, physics and math skills to 

unravel the mystery. 

Nicola Lloyd, forensic lecturer said 

“The mock crime scenes provide a 

great opportunity for students to 

practice search and recovery techniques 

in the field whilst having some fun! 

They help our students to realise the 

relevance of science and give them an 

idea of what it’s really like to be a field 

CSI investigator”. 


BTEC Diploma in Applied Sciences LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Forensic Science* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Example career paths: Biochemist, biologist, biomedical scientist, chemist, clinical scientist, 

crime examiners, forensic psychologist, forensic scientist, laboratory technician, 

microbiologist, pharmacologist. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 





Sport 

Be the next Andy Murray 

or José Mourinho. 

A career in sport and active leisure will not 

only keep you fit but will enable you to help 

others do the same. There are openings in 

education; teaching PE, sports development 

officers or sports coaching. But there are 

also over 5,000 leisure centres and private 

gyms employing over 50,000 people. 

The college works with a number of 

local employers and higher education 

institutions to allow progression for our 

learners including local borough councils, 

Anglia Ruskin University, Lynnsport, King’s 

Lynn Community Football, Fitness Express, 

Premier Sports, Top Coaching and sports 

development schemes. 

During your course you will be covering 

various modules which may include the 

sports industry, practical sport, sports 

leadership and coaching, health and 

safety, fitness training and programming 

and working with children. You will also be 

exposed to some of the best sports facilities 

in the area as well as having opportunities to 

gain experience in the local sport and active 

leisure industry and local schools. 

Sports academy 

programmes 

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The college offers academy programmes 

in the following areas 

• Elite football 

• Girls’ Football 

• Basketball 

• Rugby 

• Individuals who excel at any other sport 

The sports academy programme is designed 

to complement students following a sport 

course. Academies are designed to provide 

sports students with the opportunity to 

continue training, coaching and competing 

in their respective sport while receiving 

sports science, strength and conditioning, 

nutrition and sports psychology support from 

our athlete development programme around 

their educational programmes. Our sports 

academy model allows individuals to achieve 

well on their education programme and 

develop as an athlete. 

Training and competitions will be on a 

regional and national scale within the British 

Colleges Sport (BCS) structure and some 

academies play against professional and 

semi-professional clubs. Our academy 

programs have a strong reputation with the 

elite football team winning the BCS East 

Region cup in 2013, CWA Fury basketball 

team winning the BCS East Region Cup and 

Performance League in 2013, the rugby team 

winning the Norfolk under 18 Plate in 2013 

and the girls’ football team winning the BCS 

Performance League in 2012. 

For more information on the 

academies and how to apply please 

visit cwa.ac.uk/sport. You will also 

find information on previous students 

who have progressed on to university 

scholarships in the UK and America. 

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Have-a-go 


days for sport. 

King’s Lynn campus (Lynnsport) 

Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

For more information and to 

register visit cwa.ac.uk/haveago 

Most Valuable 

Player 

Nikita Morris, from Smithdon High School, studied 

at CWA from 2009-2012. She is now on a soccer 

scholarship in America at Abraham Baldwin 

Agricultural College and scored 28 goals in 10 games. 

She was named the National League Division 1 Most 

Valuable Player (MVP). 


Duration 

King’s 

Lynn 

Isle 

What 

Next? 

Stepping Out (Sport and Uniformed Services) ENTRY 1 year ✓ 

Sport and Uniformed Services LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 1 

LEVEL 2 


Diploma in Coaching and Activity Leadership LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Fitness Instructing LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

Diploma in Sport LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Science* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports 

(Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness)* 


Example career paths: Activity leader, fitness instructor, leisure manager, officiating and 

coaching, outdoor and adventurous activities instructor, personal trainer, PE teacher, physical 

activity development, physiotherapist, sports analyst, sports centre operative, sports 

development officers, sports events, sports journalist, sports management, sports therapist. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 



course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year if continued. 

Students will have the opportunity to complete one of a range of options in addition to their main qualification pathway outline above. 

OPTIONs AVAILABLE LEVEL DURATION 

Diploma in Football (Academy) LEVEL 2 & 3 1 year 

Diploma in Basketball (Academy) LEVEL 2 & 3 1 year 

Diploma in Rugby (Academy) LEVEL 2 & 3 1 year 

Personal Training Academy LEVEL 3 1 year 

Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy and Athlete Development LEVEL 3 1 year 

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Travel and 

Tourism 

Would you like to travel the world? 

Have you always dreamt of being an airline 

cabin crew; maybe you like the idea of 

becoming a travel agent, or even a holiday 

rep. There are more than 850 tourist 

information centres in the UK, employing 

nearly 3,500 people. 

If you want to take the first steps towards a 

fantastic career, it’s important that you have 

the right attitude, as well as the right skills and 

qualifications. The College of West Anglia can 

help get you started and make your dreams 

come true. 

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These courses are for students seeking a 

career in the worldwide travel and tourism 

industries. You will develop key skills in 

communication and IT, investigate travel 

and tourism, look into long haul travel 

destinations and customer service, amongst 

other specialist units. 

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Tourism students 

on their travels 

It was arranged for a number of travel and tourism 

students to spend two weeks on work experience at 

centres around West Norfolk. 

Three students went to local travel agencies, two to 

the Sealife centre in Hunstanton, one to the King’s Lynn 

Arts Centre and the other to True’s Yard museum also in 

King’s Lynn. 

“This was the first time we have done this and it was 

really a big success with positive feedback from both 

the students and the centres where they worked” said 

Nicola Leadley, course director for travel and tourism. 

Have-a-go 


days for travel and tourism. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 




BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ 

What 

Next? 

LEVEL 2 


BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

LEVEL 3 


employment 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism* LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Example career paths: Airport staff and cabin crew, hotel manager, holiday representatives, 

travel agents, travel writer, tourist guides, working on a cruise liner. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 





Uniformed Services 

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Serve your country! 

Are you a natural born leader? Do you 

thrive on challenges, teamwork and the 

unpredictable? Our courses provide 

qualifications for students interested in a 

career in one of the uniformed services or in 

the security industry. 

Great opportunities exist within the Royal 

Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, as well 

as the fire service, the police and prison 

service. You might find yourself travelling the 

world, dealing with difficult and sometimes 

dangerous situations, helping to rescue 

people or dealing with anti-social behaviour 

and peace keeping. 

For those looking for a career in the private 

security industry we offer a well established 

course which provides door supervision and 

stewarding qualifications. 

Armed forces 

The Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force 

employ over 200,000 regular forces personnel 

in a variety of combat and support roles all 

over the world. 

Fire service 

Fire fighting can be a small part of everyday 

work as firefighters also educate the public 

and employers on fire safety and attend all 

emergency incidents. 

Prison officers 

Prison officers are responsible for the 

health and safety, escorting, training and 

rehabilitation of prisoners. 

Police 

The role of the police service is to uphold 

the law fairly and firmly, help to prevent 

crime, pursue and bring to justice those 

who break the law and protect, help and 

reassure the community. 

Security industry 

This is a fast growing sector in which there 

are a wide range of employers and those 

self-employed. The private security sector 

encompasses a wide variety of security 

operations, ranging from the traditional 

uniformed security officer to highly skilled 

technicians installing security systems. 


Have-a-go 


days for uniformed services. 


Tuesday 29/10/13 & 18/02/14 

Isle campus, Wisbech 

Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 


Wednesday 30/10/13 & 19/02/14 

For more information and to 

register visit cwa.ac.uk/haveago 

Signalling a bright future 

Jordan Thatcher is following in her family’s footsteps by signing up for 

an Army career. The former Neale-Wade and Isle campus student is 

currently in the Royal Corps of Signals after successfully completing a 

uniformed services course. 

Proud Jordan returned to the college earlier this year to share some of 

her experiences with current students and is now off to Germany for 

further training. She explained “Being at college and going through 

the Army application process has really developed me as a person. The 

physical training sessions we had at college has made me fitter and 

mentally stronger; it has helped me achieve fitness targets that I thought 

I could never reach. I have become more confident and have been able 

to coach my own PT sessions as well as setting up circuit training, which I 

could never have done before. I couldn’t thank my tutors enough”. 


Lynn 

Isle 

cambridge 

What 

Next? 

Stepping Out (Sport and 

Uniformed Services) 


LEVEL 1 

Sport and Uniformed Services LEVEL 1 1 year ✓ ✓ 

Diploma in Uniformed and 

Public Services 


Intermediate Uniformed Services LEVEL 2 1 year ✓ 

BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed 

and Public Services* 

LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ ✓ ✓ 

LEVEL 2 


LEVEL 3 


employment 

Emergency Services Academy LEVEL 3 2 years ✓ 

Security Practitioner Preparation LEVEL 3 1 year ✓ 

Example career paths: Airport technician, Army officer, bomb disposal, event security, fire 

fighter, infantry soldier, intelligence analyst, pilot, police officer, Royal Marine Commando, 

security guard, weapons system engineer. 

Degree 


employment 



Entry LEVEL 


LeVEL ONE 


LEVEL TWO 


LEVEL THREE 




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Course INDEX 

PROGRAMME AREA ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 

Agriculture 

• Stepping Out (Agriculture and Garden Design) 

• Diploma in Agriculture and 

Landbased Studies 

• Stepping Out (Animal and Horse Care ) • Diploma in Animal and Horse Care 

Animal management 


• Bridge to Media and Art 

• BTEC Diploma in Art and Design 

Beauty therapy, 

media make-up and 

nail technology 

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy 

Business management 

and administration 

• Stepping Out (Retail) 

• BTEC Diploma in Business 

and Administration 

Catering and hospitality 

• Introductory Certificate in Hospitality 

• Introduction to Professional Cookery 

• Stepping Out (Care and Childhood) 

• Care and Childhood Studies 


Computing and 

information technology 

• BTEC Diploma in IT 

• Entry to Construction • Construction Skills – Brickwork 

• Construction Skills – Carpentry and Joinery 

• Construction Skills – Painting 

and Decorating 

• Construction Skills – Plastering 

• Construction Skills – Plumbing 

Construction 

• Introduction to Engineering Skills 

• Motor Vehicle – Service and Repair 

Engineering 

Equine 

• Stepping Out (Animal and Horse Care) 

• Introduction to Animal and Horse Care 

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LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 HE OPPORTUNITIES 

• Diploma in Agriculture 

• Animal Care Assistant 

• Diploma in Animal Care 

• Extended Diploma in Agriculture 

• Extended Diploma in 

Environmental Sustainability 

• Extended Diploma in Animal Management 

• Extended Diploma in Animal Management 

(Vet Nursing) 

• BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Applied 

Animal Behaviour 

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) Applied Animal 

Behaviour with Management 

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) Veterinary 

Nursing with Applied Animal Behaviour 


• Diploma in Beauty Therapy 

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy – Fast Track 

(Evening) 

• Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up 

• Diploma in Nail Technology 

• Apprenticeship in Business and Administration 

• Apprenticeship in Customer Service 

• Apprenticeship in Retail 

• Apprenticeship in Wholesale, Distribution and 

Warehousing 

• BTEC Diploma in Business 

• Apprenticeship in Catering and Hospitality 

• Diploma in Professional Cookery 

• Apprenticeship in Childcare 

• Apprenticeship in Teaching and Learning 

in Schools 

• Diploma in Childhood and Early Years 

• Entry to Teaching Assistants 

• Apprenticeship in IT Application Specialist 

(Information Technology) 

• BTEC Diploma in Computing 

• Apprenticeship in Decorative Operations – 

Painting and Decorating 

• Apprenticeship in Plastering 

• Apprenticeship in Plumbing 

• Apprenticeship in Trowel 

Occupations – Brickwork 

• Apprenticeship in Wood 

Occupations – Carpentry 

• BTEC Diploma in Construction 

• Diploma in Brickwork 

• Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 

• Diploma in Painting and Decorating 

• Diploma in Plastering 

• Electrical Installation 

• Plumbing Studies 

• Apprenticeship in Engineering 

• Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance 

• Apprenticeship in Plumbing 

• Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations 

• Intermediate Engineering Skills 

• Motorsport 


• BTEC Diploma Foundation Studies in Art 

and Design 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in General Art and 

Design (2D and 3D) 

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy (General) 

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage) 

• Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage) 

- Fast Track (Evening) 

• Diploma in Nail Technology 

• Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and 

Media Make-up 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Business 

and Administration 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Retail 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Wholesale, 

Distribution and Warehousing 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Business 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Catering 

and Hospitality 

• Diploma in Professional Cookery 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Childcare 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Teaching and 

Learning in Schools 

• Diploma in Childhood Studies (0-5) 

• Diploma in Childhood Studies (0-16) 

• Teacher Training Academy (Primary) 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in IT Application 

Specialist (Information Technology) 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Games Design 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrotechnical 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Trowel 

Occupations – Brickwork 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood 

Occupations – Carpentry 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction 

• Diploma in Brickwork 

• Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 

• Plumbing Studies 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrotechnical 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor 

Vehicle Maintenance 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering 

• Diploma in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations 

• Motorsport 


• BA (Hons) in Business Management 

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood 

Professional Studies 

• Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Years, 

Playwork & Education 

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science 

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) 

Computer Science 

• Level 6 Diploma in Construction 

• Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering (HND) 

• Level 4 Diploma in Construction (HNC) 

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) 

Motorsport Engineering 

• Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering (HND) 

• Level 4 BTEC in Electrical / Electronic 

Engineering or Mechanical 

Engineering (HNC) 

• Diploma in Equine/Horse Care • Extended Diploma in Horse Management • BSc (Hons) Equine Science with 

Rehabilitation Therapies 

• Foundation Degree (FdSc) Equine Studies 

with Rehabilitation Therapies 


Course INDEX 

PROGRAMME AREA ENTRY LEVEL LEVEL 1 

ESOL • ESOL Routes to Learning • ESOL Routes to Learning 

Fashion and textiles 


Foundation studies 

GRAPHIC DESIGN & 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

• Bridge to Education 

• Bridge to College 


• Bridge to Motor Vehicle 

• Bridge to Performing Arts 

• Bridge to Vocational Studies - Creative Arts 

• Bridge to Vocational Studies - IT 

• Bridge to Vocational Studies - Technology 

• Stepping Out (Agriculture and Garden Design) 

• Stepping Out (Animal and Horse Care ) 


• Stepping Out (Hairdressing) 

• Stepping Out (Retail) 

• Stepping Out (Sport and Uniformed Services) 

• Developing Enterprise 

• Developing Workskills 

• Project Search 

• Independent Living 

• Promoting Independence 

• Finding Independence 

• Developing Independence 

• Becoming Independent 

• Moving on to Independence 


• Project Search 

• Bridge to College 

• Developing workskills 


• Stepping Out (Hairdressing) • Diploma in Hairdressing 

HAIRDRESSING 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 

• Stepping On (Preparation for Study, Life and Work) 


• Care and Childhood Studies 

 

 

 

 

HORTICULTURE • Stepping Out (Agriculture and Garden Design) 

MEDIA, TELEVISION AND FILM • Bridge to Media and Art • BTEC Diploma in Art and Design 

MUSIC • Bridge to Performing Arts • Diploma in Performing Arts 

• Bridge to Performing Arts • Diploma in Performing Arts 

PERFORMING ARTS 

SCIENCE 

SPORT 

• Stepping Out (Sport and Uniformed Services) • Sport and Uniformed Services 

TRAVEL AND TOURISM • BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism 

UNIFORMED SERVICES 

• Stepping Out (Sport and Uniformed Services) • Sport and Uniformed Services 

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LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 HE OPPORTUNITIES 

• ESOL Routes to Learning 

• BTEC Diploma in Art and Design • BTEC Extended Diploma in Fashion, Clothing 

and Textiles 


• Apprenticeship in Hairdressing 

• Diploma in Hairdressing (Stage1) 

• Diploma in Hairdressing (Stage 2) 

• Diploma in Hairdressing – Fast Track 

(Day or Evening) 

• Diploma in Barbering 

• Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care 

• Diploma in Health and Social Care 

• Working in Health and Social Care 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphic Design 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphic Design 

and Animation 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Practical 

Photography (Wet Processing, Digital, 

Commercial and Fine Art) 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing 

• Diploma in Hairdressing 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and 

Social Care 

• Health and Social Care Academy 

• Nursing/Paramedic Academy 

• Apprenticeship in Horticulture • Advanced Apprenticeship in Horticulture 

• BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production • BTEC Extended Diploma in Television and Film 

• BTEC Diploma in Music • BTEC Extended Diploma in Music 

• BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting, 

Dance and Singing) 

• Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up 

• Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician 

• BTEC Diploma in Applied Sciences 

• Diploma in Coaching and Activity Leadership 

• Diploma in Fitness Instructing 

• Diploma in Sport 

• BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting, 

Dance and Singing) 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Production Arts 

(Sound, Lighting and Stage Management) 

• Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair 

and Media Make-up 

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Forensic Science 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports Science 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Sports 

Development, Coaching and Fitness) 

• BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism • BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism 

• Diploma in Uniformed and Public Services 

• Intermediate Uniformed Services 

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed and 

Public Services 

• Emergency Services Academy 

• Security Practitioner Preparation 

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Continue 

Your Journey 

The College of West Anglia in 

partnership with Anglia Ruskin 

University offers a range of 

higher education courses at all 

three campuses. 

Why study a HE course at college? 

Major differences between the way UK colleges and universities 

deliver higher education (HE) courses mean that college students 

are graduating with an average of around £17,500 less debt than 

their university counterparts, according to research released by the 

Association of Colleges (AoC, Nov 2010). 

The AoC’s findings highlight how a combination of greater 

opportunities to work part-time while studying, the ability to live at 

home and reduced travel costs are all key factors in minimising the 

overall debt levels of HE college students. 

Advice and guidance 

We have a dedicated higher education support team to help you 

throughout your time with us. This may include help with finance 

and general advice to support your studies. We also have a student 

advisor service for help and advice with issues that may be affecting 

your personal or academic life. To contact the HE support team 

please call 01553 815439. 

Accommodation 

Student services can provide details on a range of accommodation 

options for students studying at all campuses, including private 

rented housing and home stay. The type of accommodation 

available varies at each campus. 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) 

Bachelor of Science (BSc) 

Foundation degrees (FdSc) 

Higher National Diploma (HND) 

Higher National Certificate (HNC) 

Access courses 

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Tetiana Mikalova – Foundation Degree (FdSc) Early Years, 

Playwork and Education 

“I would recommend CWA because it’s friendly and a very 

supportive place to complete your studies. I also like the fact it’s 

local so I don’t need to move away to complete a degree. Once 

I have finished the foundation degree I would like to complete 

the full degree and then progress into teacher training.” 

“I would rate it 10 out of 10 because the support is really great 

and the staff are lovely.” 

Stefanie Spielhaupter – BSc (Hons) Equine Science 

“I was thrilled when I saw that the College of West Anglia 

worked in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and offered 

the type course I have been looking for. It also allowed me to 

stay in the beautiful city of Cambridge.” 

Sairead Wild – BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Applied 

Animal Behaviour 

“We have an opportunity to do work placements at local 

approved practices, which is organised by the college. This 

gives a real-life learning experience as part of the curriculum; 

I can’t think of many degree courses which offer such a level 

of realism. The benefits of this sort of opportunity are many – 

if you prove yourself willing and capable, you may well be 

rubbing shoulders with your future employer!” 

Steve Denby – BA (Hons) History and Sociology 

“The quality of teaching and the diversity of students, young 

and old, and from all walks of life makes it a great experience. 

The college have provided first class assistance from application, 

student loans and student rep information.” 

Sam Ferguson – ARU Student of the Year 

Sam Ferguson, BA (Hons) Business Management, picked 

up the prestigious ARU Student of the Year Award. After 

leaving Downham Market High School Sam spent several 

years in employment before realising he needed higher level 

qualifications to achieve his personal goals and ambitions. 

In the three years Sam was at CWA he excelled in all his 

modules, and produced an excellent set of results resulting in a 

first class honours degree. His results saw a steady improvement 

over the course of three years culminating in six A grades for his 

seven year three modules including 84% for his dissertation. 

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