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Our Campus 4Our Qualifications Explained 6Why Choose Us? 8Study Programmes 10Student Life 12In The News 14Let’s Get Started! 16

CoursesAgriculture 18Welding, Fabrication & 26Blacksmithing Animal Conservation & Welfare 30Business, IT & Professional 44

Countryside & Wildlife 56ManagementEquine Studies 62Floristry 68Foundation Learning 70Horticulture 74Arboriculture 82Construction 86Outdoor Adventure & 88Sports CoachingMoney Matters 102Getting To College 104Application Form 105

Thank you for considering Kingston Maurward College, where we can help you grow your future career.

We understand this is a very important step in your education and if you choose to study here at Kingston Maurward, you will experience a brand new world of learning. All our full-time courses offer an exciting ‘hands on’ approach to education that combines academic knowledge with practical application both on our stunning campus and in the workplace.

We are passionate about success and providing you with the necessary support to help you achieve yourgoals. Built on a rich history of 60 years experience within land-based subjects, today we offer some of the best practical teaching facilities in the country.

Our students really do thrive and grow here. They tell us that they enjoy the independence that collegeoffers, the friendly and welcoming nature of the campus and staff, as well as the key preparation skills forstarting work or university level courses.

With success rates above the national average in most areas, we are proud of our academic record and we are confident that we can offer a course to suit your needs.

I look forward to meeting you at one of our many events throughout the year.

To provide inspiring and challenging education and training opportunities to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to succeed in life and work.

Our Mission

• Put the Learner first• Promote a fair open and respectful culture• Deliver the highest quality in all we do.

Our Values

Clare Davison - Principal

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• ConeygarAnimalScienceCentre

• Newpurpose-builthorticultureglasshouses & production unit

• RareBreedsaccreditedAnimalPark

• GradeIIListedgardens

• On-campuscommercialmixedfarm

• Blacksmiths’Forge

• International-sizedindoorequestrianarenawith top-of-the-range ‘Gel track’ surface

• Extensivewildlifeandwoodlandhabitats

• ModernLearningResourcesCentre(LRC)

• Laboratories

• PeakFitnessCentre

• HighropesOutdoorAdventureCourse

• Lakeforwatersports

• CoachHouseRestaurantandNEWstudent catering facility.

The Coneygar Centre(opened 2014)A £3.2 million state-of-the-art Animal Science facility, housing an extensive range of animal species, reptile rooms, mammal and aquatic rooms and new dog grooming salon.

The Coneygar Centre

The College campus is set in 750 acres of stunning parkland, just outside Dorchester in the heart of Dorset. The landscaped gardens and lake are overlooked by a Georgian manor house and surrounded by an animal park, working farm, equestrian centre and a range of first class facilities.

First Class FacilitiesFirst Class Facilities

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All entry requirements for courses can be found on the relevant course page.

Do all students start at Level 1?No - you can begin studying with us at any level, provided that you meet all of the entry

requirements of the course,and attend a successful interview.

The Level 2 Diploma is equivalent to achieving four GCSEs at Grade A*- C. They are designed to build knowledge and skills for jobs requiring technical understanding. Successful students could expect to enter work or may progress to the Level 3 Diplomas to gain higher level training for supervisory jobs requiring greater responsibility.

90 Credit and Extended DiplomasThe two year Level 3 Extended Diploma is broadly equivalent to three A Levels. They are advanced courses that develop higher level technical skills and detailed understanding and knowledge about specific subject areas. Extended Diplomas provide an alternative entry route for university level qualifications. The one year 90 Credit Diploma is the equivalent to one and a half A Levels and is suited to students who enjoy a practical learning style and mature learners looking for a career change. Successful students at Level 3 could expect to enter the workplace at a specialist or supervisory level, possibly leading to management positions.

{{These entry level courses are designed to give you a basic understanding of the subject area and teach you practical skills. It will give you a qualification equivalent to achieving four GCSEs at grades D-G.

{{ ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships are real jobs with training, which allow you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Intermediate Apprenticeships offer a Level 2qualification which is the equivalent to completing five GCSEs at grade A*-C.

Advanced Apprenticeships offer a Level 3 qualification, the equivalent to three A Levels. All Apprenticeship frameworks take a minimum of one year and could take up to two years.

{{University Level CoursesMany students choose to continue studying here at university level and we deliver a range of Level 4 qualifications, Foundation Degrees and BSc courses, accreditedbytheRoyalAgriculturalUniversity,Bournemouth University and Plymouth University. These include:

•AnimalBehaviourandWelfare•MarineEcologyandConservation•EquineManagement•TourismParkManagement•FarmManagement•Floristry.

For more details visit the website or request a copy of the Higher Education Prospectus.

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Why choose Kingston Maurward College?

Our overall 2013/14 success rate for 16-18 year olds was 88.2% which is above the national average.

• Level 1 – 93.8%• Level 2 – 84.2%• Level 3 – 88.2%• Apprenticeships – 82% (12/13)

By choosing to study at Kingston Maurward, you can benefit from over 60 years’ experience of delivering high quality courses in a Land-based subjects.

We’re not just about Land-based, we offer outdoor adventure, sport and fitness, public services,military preparation courses and a huge range of apprenticeshipsincluding business, retail,butchery, customer service and hospitality.

Opened in 2014, our brand new Coneygar Animal Science Centre isthe latest addition to our state-of-the-art facilities, including on-campus farm, internationalequine arena, stunning gardens and blacksmiths’ forge.

There are no limits to your learning .You can progress onto higher level courses and can study right up to degree level here at KMC! For a copy of our higher education prospectus, visit the website.

We have achieved Outstanding for social care for residential students from Ofsted. We believe every learner matters, and offer 121 support, tutorials and plenty of assistance for any student with additional learning needs.

Many of our highly qualified teachers have first-hand experience of working in theindustry they teach.

We have a very active Student Council which plays a positive rolein shaping the College.

The College is big enough to help you realise your ambition but notso big that you are anonymous.

We provide an extensive network of subsidised buses from mostmajor towns in Dorset and even into Somerset and Wiltshire.

For more information on all these facilities, visit the website.

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Our number one priority is putting the learner first in everything we do.

All learners are provided with high quality teaching, delivered within their chosen vocational subject, where they can develop skills for employment and life.

Learner FirstOur vocational courses, leading to higher education and employment, are high quality and genuine alternatives to more traditional academic routes.

The main qualification has been chosen to meet what employers want and the Level 3 courses offer progression to Higher Education with UCAS points. You will be supported to make your decisions before and during the study programme so you can get maximum benefit from your time with us.

Employment Led Curriculum Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise the potential of

young people. To achieve this, they all contain the following:

• A substantial qualification – e.g. a City & Guilds or BTEC Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificates and Diplomas

• MathsandEnglishqualificationstoLevel2(ifnotalreadyachieved)• Regularcareerappropriateworkexperience• Tutorial and enrichment activities• Continual Information, Advice and Guidance to help prepare for work.

Foundation learners studying at Entry Levels and Level 1 also focus on developing personal, social and employability skills.

All learners without a full Level 2 Maths or English qualification will need to continue studying these subjects either by re-sitting GCSEs or taking Functional Skills in English and maths.

Our Qualifications

There is a clear link between Land-based education and STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

From developing high-yield crops to protecting and breeding rare species of animals – these skills are valuable and many of our courses incorporate the STEM curriculum.

The government estimates that the renewable energy sector alone could create 500,000 jobs by 2020.*

For further details about STEM skills at Kingston Maurward College, please visit our website.

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Here at Kingston Maurward we have residential accommodation for over 50 students. As a resident, you will find living on site has manyadvantages, including the chance to live independently while still benefitting from 24 hour security and support. Our student houses areclose to all lecture rooms and library facilities and college staff are on-hand should you need help outside college hours.

student life

Many of our courses require you to maintain your fitness levels and our on-site Peak Fitness Centre is ideal. Packed with modern running machines, cross trainers, rowers and a range of free weight machines, it’s the ideal place to train. Other campus facilities include beautiful gardens, cycling paths, sports field, bouldering wall, pool tables and video games.

If you want to have your say about how the College is run, then you can apply to become a Student Ambassador or join the Student Council. Thisis the heart of our student voice and has a direct line to the Principal. Student Council gets involved in everything from food to finance!

We have a number of food outlets on the campus, including the Coach House Cafe which serves a wide variety of home-made hot meals,delicious salads, snacks and drinks. All food is freshly cooked using high quality local ingredients and special dietary requirements are cateredfor. Plus now you can enjoy your favourite Costa Coffee on campus!

Our mission is to provide you with the skills you need to succeed in work and life and we take information, advice and guidance about yourfuture seriously. You can benefit from 121 sessions with knowledgeable course tutors about your chosen industry, access up to date careersadvice and job vacancies on our virtual learning environment, get help with job applications and interview skills and receive separate careersguidance from specialists.

We pride ourselves on the range of support services we offer to our students. This can include help for students with additional learning needs, advice on personal or emotional problems or access to counselling services. For full details and copies of our equal opportunities and safeguarding policies, please visit www.kmc.ac.uk.

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Creating Career ChoicesLevel 2 and Level 3 Public Services students met with veteran service personnel from theRoyalAirForceVolunteerReserve,theArmyReserve,RetainedDorsetFire&RescueServiceandDorsetPoliceSpecialConstabulary to learn from their vast experience, totalling around 130 years!

Agricultural Student of the Year Georgie Cossins won the NFU Agricultural Student of the Year Competition. The sixteen participating students, all studying the second year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture, competed in tasks covering livestock, machinery and estate skills. A theory test was followed by an interview with a panel of judges including representatives from sponsors C&O Tractors and the NFU.

Finding the Hidden EdgeBusiness students helped to host ‘The Hidden Edge’ Business Breakfast at the College, aimed at helping small businesses to get solutions to their own ‘Wicked Issues’.

Student Success in UK Skills Floristry CompetitionEmily Moore and Laura Bettany scooped prizesinthesouthwestregionalheatoftheUK Skills Floristry competition.

Against the clock competitors produced a shoulder corsage from materials selected by the judges, together with a modern floral arrangement.

Mucky Business raises money for Air Ambulance The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students raised an impressive £1912 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in their annual muckspreading charity challenge – the ‘Muckathon’.

They spread, ploughed and cultivated 55 acres of land over two days using machinery and equipment kindly loaned by agricultural dealers, contractors, farmers and the College.

Apprenticeships AwardsThe Apprenticeship Awards evening was a great success with a record number of Apprentices and employers attending the celebration. Apprentices received awards in a diverse range of subjects including Animal Care, Arboriculture, Equine, Environmental Conservation, Horticulture, Butchery, IT, Retail&CustomerService,andActiveLeisure & Learning.

During 2013, the college saw a 25% growth in numbers from 2012, with a success rate of 82% against the national average of 72%. Student Josh Bailey said...

“I’d never really thought of the ArmyReservessonowit’sdefinitelysomething to think about. Ultimately I’d like to become a personal trainer in the Army, so it would be excellent experience.”

Guest, Carol Bentley, said...“It was encouraging to see how engaged the students were and the useful contributions they made to our discussions.”

Student Hilary Hansford said...‘’Everyone worked well as a team ensuring the event was a great success, and raising money for a very worthy cause.’’

Course Tutor Tracey Nadin said...“We are very proud of our students. All produced excellent designs and were professional throughout. It’s such a great opportunity for them to showcase their talents.”

You may have seen lots of stories about the college before choosing to study here. Here are a few of our favourite recent ones

Helping to save the planetConservation conscious students completed their annual Chesil Beach clean culminating in the biggest hoard yet. Over fifty students from Foundation Learning courses, Army Preparation and uniformed public services courses joined forces with environment campaignersRawFoundationintheworld’swar against its biggest ecological enemy – disposable plastic.

Rare Breeds AccreditationOur Animal Park was accredited as an Approved Conservation Farm Park by theRareBreedsSurvivalTrust.Itnowboasts Bagot Goats, Portland Sheep and Saddleback Pigs alongside lots of farmyard favourites.OneoftheBagotGoats,VinneyBlue, has gained the coveted position of mascot for The Thomas Hardye School!

Head Animal Technician & Instructor Barbara Holden said...“It’sanimportantlinkforVinneytobethe school’s mascot as the students can learn how to handle and rear goats whilst promoting the breed.” New

GlasshousesAward winning actor Edward Fox and his wife Joanna David officially opened two purpose-built state-of-the-art glasshouses for the Horticulture academy. The £850,000 project replaced two outdated polytunnels, a non-operational smaller greenhouse and other buildings.

Actor Edward Fox said...“We will go away from here thinking of the impact of inspiring the young for lifetime occupations and lifetime happiness, which you can see is a reality here.”

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Although we specialise in land-based subjects, you could be surprised at what else we offer from sport diplomas to accountancy apprenticeships. Check out this guide, the website or come along to one of our course information sessions and chat to the experts.

There are three main levels to choose from, and your predicted GCSEs will help you select the right one for you. Have a look at the Study Programme on page 4 to see how our qualifications match with other qualifications like A levels.

When you have chosen your course, fill out the application form at the back of this guide and post it or fill out the online application form on the website. If you need any help, please call the Student Admissions helpline on01305 215215.

Once we receive your application, we will invite you into college for a friendly interview with a course tutor. This is your opportunity to discuss your chosen course, learn what to expect during your time at college, get information about transport, and discuss any required support. If you have applied for more than one course, you will be interviewed for them on the same day. You will also complete an online initial assessment of your literacy and numeracy before your interview.

It’s always a good idea to get as much information, advice and guidance about your future career aspirations as you can. If you’re not sure what you want to do, our schools liaison and admissions teams can talk you through what we can offer. We regularly visit local schools or you can call us or message us via social networking(seeinsidebackcover).

This huge event in June is the perfect opportunity to see all our academies in action and all students with an offer to study in September get free tickets. You’ll get the chance to talk to your tutors again and maybe make some friends before you start college.

Nervous, excited? That week in August when the exam results appear can be a stressful one. Don’t worry if your grades aren’t the same as your course requirements, we can help you during enrolment to find another suitable course.

It’s nearly time to start college! Before term starts we hold an enrolment week in late August where you officially become a Kingston Maurward College student. You will need to bring your exam results with you!

College life begins! During your first week in September you will get a thorough induction to the campus and all our facilities plus your tutor will give you your timetable and study plan.

Nearly all applicants find out at interview day whether they have been made an offer to study at Kingston Maurward College, so you can go home safe in the knowledge that you have secured your place!

Need more information and advice?

Come to one of our Course Information Sessions, see the College and get all the information you need about choosing the right course for you.

For our Course Information Session dates and times see the back page of this prospectus.

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Agriculture is more than just farming – it is one of the world’s largest industries. In the UK it accounts for 6% of all UK businesses and employs 660,000 workers at all levels.*

With a greater focus on the food chain, food sustainability and the environment, the demand for skilled and well educated professional young people has increased in recent years.

A course in modern agriculture at Kingston Maurward will give you the opportunity to work in this highly technical and fast paced industry.

*Source: Lantra

Learn the basic skills, knowledge and understanding of working in agriculture and the countryside and prepare for employment or progression to a more advanced course or apprenticeship.

Kingston Maurward offers the ideal environment for students to develop agricultural and countryside skills at

their own pace under expert guidance. The programme offers a broad range of subjects and practical skills.

Assessment takes place throughout the year, and support with developing numeracy, literacy, study skills, IT and vocational skills is available. One day a week work experience is an essential part of this course.

The course involves some classroom teaching but the majority of time is spent developing practical skills.

Structure

Units include:• Farm animal husbandry and an introduction to

crop production• Tractor driving, machinery operation and

maintenance• Practical countryside skills • Conservation and woodland management• Estate maintenance • Functional Skills in literacy, numeracy and IT.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture• Other Level 1 or Level 2 courses at KMC• Apprenticeship - Agriculture

Further training can lead to employment as:

• General Farm Worker• Tractor Driver• Working for an agricultural contractor• Assistant Shepherd• Assistant Herdsman• Assistant Gamekeeper.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies

Length: One year

Days: Tue, Wed, Thu

Entry Requirements:GCSEs grades G or above, including English and maths. Interest and enthusiasm in working in the land-based industries is essential. Other experience will also be considered.

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This course provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment in agriculture and the countryside. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local farm.

The course includes crops, livestock, estate skills and farm machinery

operation and maintenance.Employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as the industry is experiencing a skills shortage.

The course is specially designed to develop practical skills and produce students who are able to operate machinery and look after livestock and crops to a high standard.

The course is delivered by lectures, practical instruction, demonstrations and visits. Approximately half the time in college involves practical work.

Structure

Units include:• Farm animal production• Forage crop production• Land-based machinery

operation(includingtractordriving)

• Estate maintenance

• Environmental and land-based business

• Work-related experience• Functional skills in numeracy

and literacy will also be developed.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma in Agriculture• Apprenticeship in Agriculture.

• Tractor Driver • Herdperson /

Shepherd • General Farm Worker

• Agricultural Technician

• Agricultural Contractor.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed in College plus Thu and Fri doing work experience on a farm.

Entry Requirements:Interest and enthusiasm in farming and the countryside and the ability to cope with written work.

Four GCSEs at grade D or above, includingEnglishandmathsORsuccessful completion of a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant vocational subject.

Some farming experience before commencing the course is essential. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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AdditionalqualificationsavailableincludetheC&G(NPTC)CertificateofCompetenceinTractorDrivingandRelatedOperations.FirstAidand Manual Handling are also taught. Much of the training towards these qualifications is included within the course and in most cases onlyassessmentfeesneedtobepaidbystudents.(Bursaryavailable).

This Level 3 qualification is suitable for both school leavers or mature students looking for a career in modern agriculture. This is also the first year of the Level 3ExtendedDiplomainAgriculture(seenextpage).

The course provides a thorough grounding in the agricultural industry and the qualification is highly respected within the farming community.

It enables students to understand technical and management aspects of animal, machinery and crop

production and to carry out a wide range of practical tasksonthefarm.Variedsubjectsincludeploughing,crop production, beef, sheep and dairy production, milking, estate skills, workshop practice, machinery and work related experience.

Successfully completing the Level 3 Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year oftheLevel3ExtendedDiploma(seepage22)andcomplete a higher qualification.

The course is made up of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, industrial visits and work experience on the College Farm.

Structure

Units include:• Dairy, beef, sheep, crops and forage crops• Workshop practice and estate maintenance• Plant & soil science

• Machinery operations• Animal health• WorkRelatedExperienceandInvestigativeProject.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture • Kingston Maurward Level 4 Agricultural Management Programme • Level 4 BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy• Foundation Degree / Degree.

• Farmer• Tractor Driver• Herdsperson / Shepherd• General Farm Worker• Agricultural / Horticultural Technician• Farm Secretary

• Agricultural Contractor• Farm Foreman• Herd Manager• Farm Manager / Assistant Farm Manager

Plus many other career opportunities in allied industries.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GSCEs at grade C or above, including English, maths and Science,ORarelevantLevel2DiplomaatDistinctionlevel,ORa Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture with good levels of English and maths. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered.

Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience and the ability to cope with written work is required. Tetanus protection is recommended.

AdditionalqualificationsincludeC&G(NPTC)TractorDrivingandRelatedOperations,C&GLevel2AwardinSafe Working in Agriculture, First Aid, Manual Handling and a two day shearing course. In most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.

Students will also be given the opportunity to develop their practical skills on the College Farm, which will include occasional weekend and early morning duties.

The course is specially designed to produce students that are able to operate machinery and look after livestock to a high standard. It also provides the technical and management knowledge required for a supervisory or management post in farming or an allied industry.

This course has an outstanding record for successful students entering the agricultural industry and employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as there is currently a skills shortage.

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The Extended Diploma is a well-respected course with an outstanding track record of students entering employment or Higher Education, as it is accepted as an entry qualification for some degree level courses.

During the first year of this course you will completetheunitsfortheLevel3Diploma(seepreviouspage).Inthesecondyearafurthersixunits are taken to gain the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture. The first year provides a thorough grounding in the agricultural industry.

It enables students to understand technical and management aspects of animal and crop production and to carry out a wide range of practical tasks on the farm.

The second year focuses on deepening students’ understanding of the technical and management aspects of animal and forage crop production and enabling them to further develop practical skills. As part of the course, training towards a range of certificates of competence can be undertaken to enhance career prospects.

The course is made up of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, farm visits and a study tour. The second year of the course includes a week long study tour to Europe.

Structure

During Year 1 you will complete all 13 units from the Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture.

In Year 2, you will complete these additional units:• Business management• Livestock breeding and nutrition

• Manage agricultural environments• Agricultural spreaders and sprayers• Grassland management• Chainsaws• PigproductionORPrinciplesofLand-based

machinery.

Content

Careers

• Kingston Maurward Level 4 Agricultural Management Programme• Level 4 BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy• Higher Education

• Farmer• Tractor Driver• Herdsperson / Shepherd• General Farm Worker• Agricultural / Horticultural Technician• Farm Secretary

• Agricultural Contractor• Farm Foreman• Herd Manager• Farm Manager / Assistant Farm Manager.

Plus many other career opportunities in allied industries.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture

Length: Two years

Days: Year 1: Mon, Tue, Thu, FriYear 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GSCEs at grade C or above, including English and maths and preferablyascienceORarelevantLevel 2 Diploma at Distinction level, ORaLevel2DiplomainWork-basedAgriculture with good levels of English and maths.

Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience and the ability to cope with written work is required. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered.

Progression to the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture is dependent upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture.

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The second year of the course also offers the opportunity to achieve further additional qualifications suchasTelehandlers,PA1/2,ATVs,SafeUseofVeterinaryMedicinesandAnimalTransport.Inmost cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.

Employment prospects for qualified and experienced young people with the right attitude are excellent as the industry is experiencing a skills shortage. The course is specially designed to develop practical skills and produce students that are able to operate machinery and look after livestock to a high standard, and who also have the technical and management knowledge required for a successful career.

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If you like working outside, and your strengths are more practical based, an agricultural apprenticeship could be for you. Each workplace is different so you may be working with different breeds of cattle, sheep or pigs, or carrying out a variety of tractor tasks depending on your job. Your college day is split between theory and practical and you will learn about how and why farming works in certain ways. This is real work where you will learn teamwork in the food production industry of this country. At the Advanced Level you will have already worked within the industry for at least one year and can now specialise in Dairy or pursue a Mixed Farming route.

Intermediate:• Monitoring and

maintaining health and safety

• Maintain the healthy growth of crops

• Establish and maintain conditions appropriate to the welfare of animals

• Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments

• Maintain site bio-security and personal hygiene

• Deliver basic treatments to livestock

• Monitor and maintain the supply of feed and water to livestock

• Prepare and cultivate sites ready for planting

• Opportunity to take tractor handling and related operations certificate.

Advanced:• Choose from two

pathways - Dairy or Mixed Farming

• Both options include livestock, farm health and safety and bio security

• Opportunity to take Level2Veterinarymedicine certificate.

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Intermediate - Progress to AdvancedAdvanced – Higher Apprenticeship. Additional industry related tickets

• General Farm Worker• Assistant Herdsperson• Stock Person• Agricultural related industries such

as Feed Suppliers

• Section Head / Farm Worker• Herdsperson• Assistant Farm Manager• Specialist Dairy Advisor • Specialist Crop Advisor.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Work-based Agriculture

Entry Requirements:Intermediate: No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and recent practical farm experience is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

Advanced:Level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma or several years’ industry experience. Tractor handling and related operationscertificate(NPTCorLantra)plusaboverequirements.

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Butchery is the preparation and presentation of meat for sale. The role could be serving customers in retail, or be part of the preparation and manufacturing process. The display of meat and fresh food may use artistic skills, and you will need to work in a safe, precise and hygienic way. The ideal apprentice will enjoy working as part of a team and interacting with customers. May include early starts and weekend work.

• You work for an employer and come to college for set days throughout the Apprenticeship

• You learn theory and practical skills at college• There will be additional off-the-job training in knife

skills and butchery as required• Your Apprenticeship will also cover health and

safety, food safety and emergency first aid.

You will also cover key Functional Skills – English & maths at Level 1 depending on GCSE results.

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On successful completion of the apprenticeship you can work in the industry using your practical butchery skills or explore further education opportunities.

• Independent butcher’s shops• Supermarket butchery departments• Retailoutlets(utilisingskillsinmeatcatering,

meatmanufacturingandmeatwholesaling)• Meat processing facilities.

Next Steps

Qualification: Certificate for Proficiency in Meat and Poultry Industry Skills

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience. A good level of general fitness and ability to work flexible hours is required.

Our Gamekeeping Intermediate Apprenticeship enables you to learn all about game shooting activities and estate skills. Understand how to monitor and maintain game populations and habitats, manage public relations, maintain and repair structures, pest control, game bird production and deer management.

• Game shooting activities• Monitoring and maintaining game populations

and habitats• Management of public relations and access• Maintain and repair structures• Pest control• Game bird production• Deer management • Additional qualifications can include All

TerrainVehiclesandBrushcuttersCertificateofCompetence.

You will also cover key Functional Skills – English & maths at Level 1 depending on GCSE results.

You’ll follow one of three routes within the Apprenticeship: lowland, deer, or game rearing.

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Level 3 Diplomas and Advanced Apprenticeships.

• Assistant Gamekeeper• Gamekeeper• Shoot Manager• Estate Worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Work-based Game and Wildlife Management

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience. A good level of general fitness and ability to work flexible hours is required.

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This Level 4 qualification, accredited by City and Guilds, covers the technical and management skills required for modern farm management. Industry experts and College staff will deliver the knowledge required for on-farm application. Assessment takes place at, and is relevant to, the farm you are working on.

• Livestock – ruminant health and disease, breeding and nutrition

• Crop production, management of weeds, pests and disease, crop nutrition

• Grassland and forage crop management, production, conservation and storage

• Business Management • Good agricultural and environmental practice.

Content

Careers

• Degree or postgraduate study• Additional industry related tickets.

• Farmer• Farm Manager

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Agricultural Business Management

Entry Requirements:Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma inAgricultureORanAdvancedApprenticeship. Working in the agricultural industry and aiming to take on more responsibility or needing to develop higher level skills in post. For those without the qualifications above please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

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This one year course will introduce and develop skills in welding, fabrication and blacksmithing and provide a sound introduction to working with metals.

You will study for a City & Guilds Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)Level1qualificationandaCity & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in

Engineering. Those who successfully complete this Level 1 course to a high standard are able to progress to study the City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications in PEO and Certificate in Engineering.

A final craft item is produced and shown at the College Open Day.

Three days a week in College with an emphasis on practical skills development. Functional skills in literacy and numeracy will be developed - the level will depend on previous achievement in these subjects.

The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, project work and occasional visits.

Structure

Units include:• Arc and MIG welding• Fabrication• Introduction to TIG

welding• Introduction to gas cutting• Safe use of tools• Use of the forge

• Blacksmithing tools• Functional skills in

numeracy and literacy• First aid and manual

handling are also included• One day work experience

is an essential part of the course.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Welding, Fabrication and Blacksmithing• Apprenticeships - Engineering, Welding or Farriery.

• Welder• Fabricator• Metalworker• Blacksmith• Farrier• Engineering Operative

• Foundry moulder / Coremaker

• Mechanical Engineer Technician

• Sheet Metalworker• Tool-maker / Machine-setter

Next Steps

Qualification: C&GLevel1NVQCertificateinPerforming Engineering Operations and C&G Level 1 Certificate in Engineering

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:Five GCSE grades at E or above, including Design Technology. Mature applicants should contact the Course Manager to discuss the entry requirements.

AG212WELDING, FABRICATIONLevel 1 Diploma in

& BLACKSMITHINGThis course follows on from the Level 1 Welding, Fabrication & Blacksmithing course, and will further develop your skills.

You will study for a City & Guilds Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)Level2qualificationandaCity & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in

Engineering. Students will also cover the course content of the City & Guilds(NPTC)Level2CertificateinForgework and those that achieve the required standard will be entered for the exam that leads to this qualification at the end of the year. A final craft item is produced and shown at the College Open Day.

Three days a week in College with an emphasis on practical skills development. Functional skills in literacy and numeracy will be developed - the level will depend on previous achievement in these subjects.

The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, project work and occasional visits.

Structure

Units include:• Arc and MIG welding• Fabrication• Further TIG welding• Gas cutting• Safe use of tools• Use of the forge• Blacksmithing tools• Functional skills in numeracy and literacy• One day work experience is an essential element

of the course.

Content

Careers

• Level3Welding(part-timecourse)• Apprenticeships - Engineering, Welding or Farriery.

• Welder• Fabricator• Metalworker• Blacksmith• Farrier• Engineering operative

• Foundry moulder / Coremaker

• Mechanical Engineer Technician

• Sheet Metalworker• Tool-maker / Machine-setter

Next Steps

Qualification: C&GLevel2NVQDiplomainPerforming Engineering Operations and C&G Level 2 Certificate in Engineering

Length: One year

Days: Wed, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Successful completion of the Level 1 Welding, Fabrication and Blacksmithing course PLUS a satisfactory reference from the Course Manager.

AG213

Level 2 Diploma inWELDING, FABRICATION& BLACKSMITHING

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This one year course is designed to teach the traditional skills of blacksmithing and welding and is ideal for those wishing to start their own business.

The programme contains a good balance of theory and practical modules. Essential workshop experience is supported by the planning and design skills required

to be self-employed. We ensure all the techniques our students learn meet the continuing needs of the blacksmithing and metalwork industry.

Practical skills are supported by an additional certificate in creating and starting your own business, which covers the essentials of planning, finance and selling.

Units include:• Blacksmithing and welding• Understanding and using forging• Work experience• Undertake workshop practice• Drawing practice• Undertake introductory welding

• Creating your own business• Estimate financial need• Build and maintain relationships• Sell a product• Plan and implement a business

plan.

Content

Careers

• Further study in welding and engineering at Level 3 or 4.

Self-employment as a blacksmith, apprentice welder or metalworker.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Blacksmithing and Metalworking and Level 2 Certificate in Creating and Starting your Business

Length: One year

Days: Two days at College plus one day work experience.

Entry Requirements:Five GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and maths.

Level 2 qualification in working with metal.

Interest and enthusiasm in starting your own business.

AG214

BLACKSMITHING & METALWORKLevel 3 Diploma in

This course is designed to support new entrants into a career servicing and maintaining agricultural and horticultural machinery. It is a broad course for young people who enjoy working with machinery and is designed to lead to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Land-based Technology.

Units include:• Working safely• Welding and fabrication• Tractor driving skills• Servicing and maintaining Land-based machinery• Work experience• Maths and English.

Content

Careers

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Land-based Technology.

• Farms and estates, plant maintenance and ground care businesses.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Technology

Length: One year

Days: Tue, Wed, Thu

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade D, including English and maths.

Interest in agricultural and horticultural machinery. A work placement is required.

AG215LAND-BASED TECHNOLOGYLevel 2 Diploma in

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Are you interested in a future working with animals and care about the environment? Do you need some extra support to achieve your career aims?

This one year course will give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and practical skills by working with

the wide range of animal species we have at the College.

During the year you will develop the abilities, personal qualities and employability skills to help equip you for the next level course or future employment within the animal care industry.

A mix of practical instruction, demonstrations and classroom activities.

Structure

Units include:• Exercising animals• Handling and restraint of animals• Health of animals• Movement and accommodation of animals• Feeding and watering• Safe and effective working• Performance in the land-based industry.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Extended Certificate in Animal Management• Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care• Intermediate Apprenticeships.

• Animal Care Assistant• Kennel and Cattery Assistant• Pet Shop Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 1 Diploma in Land-based Studies

Length: One year

Days: Mon,Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:GCSE grades G or above, including EnglishOREntry3FunctionalSkillsORanEntryLevelqualification.Enthusiasm to work with animals is essential.

AC202

Working with animals is a popular and satisfying career choice, the industry as a whole being worth £1 billion to the UK. The range of opportunities includes kennels, catteries, pet shops, veterinary practices, welfare organisations and wildlife parks. You can work practically or progress to management or research roles both in the UK and worldwide. If you are passionate about animal welfare and interested in a career caring for animals needs then our courses can give you the necessary skills to enter this growing industry, or progress to university level courses.

PRACTICAL ANIMAL CARELevel 1 ANIMAL CONSERVATION & W

ELFARE

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This course offers a mix of practical instruction activities and theory sessions, so if you are looking for solid basic knowledge and practical understanding of the care and needs of animals, either as pets, on the farm, in the wild or in the workplace,

then this is the course for you.

This course will prepare you for employment in a variety of animal industries, enable you to progress further in education or train as an apprentice.

A mix of practical instruction, practical activities and theory sessions.

Structure

Units include:• Maintain the health and welfare of animals • Introduction to caring for farm livestock • Understand British wildlife species, habitat and

rehabilitation• FunctionalSkills(Englishandmaths).

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care• Other Level 2 Diplomas• Apprenticeship• Level2DogGroomingAssistant(part-time)

• Animal Care Assistant• Pet shop Assistant• Kennel and Cattery Assistant• Animal Nursing Assistant

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Certificate in Work-Based Animal Care

Length: One year

Days: Mon,Tue,WedORWed,Thu,Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at Grade D to G (includingEnglishLanguage,mathsandscience)ORaLevel1/FoundationLevel qualification and Level 1 Functional Skills.

A genuine interest in animals and enthusiasm for working in animal care is essential. You must be prepared to work outside in all weathers with a wide range of animals.

AC203ANIMAL CARELevel 2 Extended Certificate in

Working with animals is a challenging but truly rewarding career.

This exciting course offers you the opportunity to develop your interests and skills in caring for a wide variety of animals and

their varying environments whilst preparing you for employment or progression to further courses.This course will give you a more in-depth understanding of biology, plus work experience at an animal related organisation

A mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work, PLUS one day a week work experience at an animal related organisation.

Structure

Units include:• Animal health and welfare • Animal feeding and accommodation • Work-related experience • Animal biology • Animal behaviour and handling • Care of exotic animals• FunctionalSkills(Englishandmaths).

Content

Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Animal Management • Other Level 2 Diplomas.

• Kennel and Cattery Assistant• Animal Care Worker• Trainee Zoo Keeper• Dog Grooming Assistant • Animal Nursing Assistant• VeterinaryNurseTraining• Pet Shop Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care

Length: One year

Days: Tue,Wed,ThuORWed,Thu,Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at Grade D or above (includingEnglishLanguage,mathsandscience)ORaLevel2 Extended Certificate in Animal CareatDistinctionlevelORaLevel1 Diploma in Animal Care and minimum GCSE Grade D in English Language, maths and science and Level 1 Functional Skills.

A genuine interest in animals, willingness to learn and the ability to cope with written work in a classroom environmentisessential.Recentexperience of working with animals is required. A work placement for one day a week in an animal establishment must be secured. You must be prepared to work outside in all weathers with a wide range of animals.

AC204ANIMAL CARELevel 2 Diploma in ANIMAL CONSERVATION & W

ELFARE

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This advanced course is suitable for anyone considering a career working with animals within the farming or countryside industries.

Through a mix of lectures, practical demonstrations, academic study and work experience, this two year course will combine advancing your animal management skills with a comprehensive understanding

of ecology, estate skills, animal handling and livestock.

Working with a wide range of animals at the animal science centre, animal park and College Farm, you will also gain additional knowledge and qualifications to enhance your prospects of employment or further study either directly within the animal industry or transfer to a similar industry.

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level390CreditDiploma(seeopposite).

Year 2 units include:• Understand the principles

of animal biology• Undertake and review work

related experience in the Land-based industries

• Undertake an investigative project in the land based sector

• Understand the principles of animal breeding and genetics

• Understand the principles of animal nutrition

• Understand the principles and carry out the practice of biochemistry and microbiology

• Understand the principles of aquatics husbandry and management

• Understand the principles and carry out the practice of wildlife populations, ecology and conservation

• Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation.

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeships • Foundation Degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Further Agriculture courses at Kingston Maurward College• Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology.

• Animal Nursing Assistant• AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions• Zoo Keeper• Estate Worker• Kennel and Cattery Worker

• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Farm worker• Pet shop Worker• Farm Assistant• Conservation work.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management

Length: Two years

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and science ORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care with distinction plus Level 2 functional skills.

Recentexperienceofworkingwithanimals is essential.

AC223ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Level 3 Extended Diploma in

AGRICULTURE &

If you would like to work with farm and livestock animals, understand animal biology, genetics, breed development and how to care for them, this is an ideal pathway for you.

Together with animal management units you will study farm livestock, estate skills and ecology through a mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work. This tailored pathway provides you with additional knowledge and qualifications to gain employment or undertake

further study within the animal industry or start to specialise in further learning about agriculture or countryside management.

This course forms the first year of the two year Level 3 Extended Diploma(seeopposite).Successfullycompleting the 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

A mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work.Structure

Units include:• Animal biology• Animal handling and safe

working• Animal health• Breed development and welfare

• Genetics and breeding• Animal nursing• Farm livestock• Estate skills• Ecology.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management, Agriculture and Countryside pathway

• Apprenticeships • Foundation Degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology

• Animal Nursing Assistant • Animalparks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions• Zoo Keeper • Estate Worker• Kennel and Cattery Worker

• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Farm Worker• Pet Shop Workwe• Conservation Worker• Farm Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Animal Management

Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - including English, maths and science ORLevel 2 Diploma in Animal Care with Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills.


AC227Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in

COUNTRYSIDE PATHWAY

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

AGRICULTURE & COUNTRYSIDE PATHWAY

ANIMAL CONSERVATION & WELFARE

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If you are interested in running your own animal related enterprise, you will need a solid combination of animal management experience and business skills.

This one year pathway will teach you how to apply planning, retail and merchandising skills to animal related business while developing your expertise in anatomy, feeding, handling, welfare and much more.

This business pathway will provide you with additional knowledge

and qualifications to enhance your prospects of employment or further study either directly within the animal industry or transfer to a similar industry.


A mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work.

Structure

Units include:• Animal health• Accommodation and feeding• Anatomy and physiology• Behaviour and communication• Exotics• Handling and safe working

• Business management in the land-based sector

• Business planning and improvement in the land-based sector

• Retailmerchandisingfortheland-based sector.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management Business Pathway

• Apprenticeships• Foundation Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Business Administration qualifications

• VeterinaryReceptionist• Animal Nursing Assistant • Animalparks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions• Zoo Keeper

• Self Employment• Kennels and Catteries• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Pet Shop Worker• Dog Grooming Assistant

Next Steps


Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and science ORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care with Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills.



Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in

BUSINESS PATHWAYMany people want to start their own business within the animal care industry – from animal behaviour therapist and dog groomer to pet sitter and retailer.

This two year advanced course could make the difference between success and failure as it combines advancing your animal management skills with learning how to run your own enterprise.

In addition to a wide range of animal related units including anatomy, husbandry and welfare, you will also study business management, planning and retail merchandising.

This business pathway will provide you with additional knowledge and qualifications to enhance your prospects of employment or further study, either directly within the animal industry or transfer to a similar industry.

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90CreditDiploma(seeopposite).

Year 2 units include:• Understand the principles of

animal biology• Undertake and review work

related experience in the land based industries


• Understand the principles and carry out the practice of exotic animal health and husbandry



• Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation

• Undertake estate skills. NB. Units are subject to change.

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeships• Foundation Degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Business Administration qualifications.

• VeterinaryReceptionist• Animal Nursing Assistant• AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor


• Kennels and Catteries• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Pet Shop Worker• Sef Employment• Dog Grooming Assistant

Next Steps


Length: Two years

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and scienceORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care at Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills .

Recentexperienceofworkingwith animals is essential.



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Are you interested in the protection of animals and how environmental changes and loss of habitats can affect them? This one year course will develop your skills in animal management whilst teaching you about welfare, wildlife, land use and environmental studies.

The environmental pathway will provide you with additional knowledge and qualifications to enhance your

prospects of employment or further study either directly within the animal industry or transfer to a similar industry.

This course forms the first year of the two year Level 3 Extended Diploma (seeopposite).Successfullycompletingthe 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

Units include:• Understand and promote animal

health• Manage animal accommodation• Understand animal anatomy and

physiology• Plan and monitor animal feeding• Undertake animal handling and

safe working• Understand and interpret animal

behaviour and communication

• Understand animal welfare and breed development


• Understand land use and environmental studies

• Undertake estate skills.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma Animal Management Environmental Studies Pathway

• Foundation Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Foundation Degree in Marine Conservation• Apprenticeships.

• Animal Nursing Assistant • AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions• Estate Worker

• Zoo Keeper • Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Conservation Worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Animal Management

Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - including English, maths and Science(preferablyB+)ORLevel 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills.




ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PATHWAYGlobal warming, the loss of Arctic sea and deforestation all influence animal behaviour and welfare. This advanced two year course is suitable for anyone looking for a career involving the impact of the environment on the welfare of animals.

This pathway will develop your skills in animal management and look at

biochemistry, microbiology, principles of aquatics, wildlife management and conservation.

You will also gain additional knowledge and qualifications to enhance your prospects of employment or further study, either directly within the animal industry or transfer to a similar industry.

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma(seeopposite).

Year 2 units include:• Understand the principles of animal

biology• Undertake and review work related

experience in the land based industries


• Understand the principles of animal nursing


• Understand the principles and carry out the practice of biochemistry and microbiology



• Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation.

NB. All units are subject to change

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeships• Foundation Degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• Foundation Degree in Marine Conservation.

• Animal Nursing Assistant• AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor


• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Estate Worker• Conservation Worker

Next Steps


Length: Two years

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and science ORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care with distinction plus Level 2 functional skills.


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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PATHWAY


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Suitable for students who are considering progressing into a career as a veterinary nurse, veterinary receptionist or animal nursing assistant within today’s modern veterinary practice.

Through a mix of lectures, practical demonstrations, academic study and work experience, this advanced course will develop a

comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, animal handling as well as animal behaviour and the principles of animal nursing.

You will also gain additional knowledge and qualifications to enhance your prospects of employment, to enter further study of veterinary nursing or transfer to a similar industry.

A mix of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, field trips and visits. A total of 300 hours work experience with a veterinary practice is required which needs to be completed during the first year of the course.

Structure

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90CreditDiploma(seeopposite).

Year 2 units include:• Understand the principles of

animal biology• Undertake and review work-

related experience in the Land-based industries

• Understand the principles of animal breeding and genetics




• Understand the practice of equine health, handling and husbandry

• Undertake estate skills• Undertake and carry out

livestock husbandry.

Content

Careers

• Foundation degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare• FurtherVeterinaryNursingqualifications

• VeterinaryNurse(withfurthertraining)

• VeterinaryReceptionist• Animal Nursing Assistant • AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions

• Zoo Keeper • Kennel and Cattery Worker• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Pet Shop work.

Next Steps


Length: Two years

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and Science ORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care with Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills.

Recentexperienceofworkingwith animals together with a work placement in a veterinary practice is essential.



ANIMAL NURSING PATHWAYDo you want to work in a veterinary practice? Perhaps as an animal nursing assistant or veterinary receptionist? Or maybe you want toworkinazooorhelpcareforanimals in a wildlife sanctuary? This one year course will give you the skills you need to start your career.

Working with a wide range of animals including mammals, reptiles, aquatics and exotics, you will study correct feeding practices and

handling techniques, health and husbandry and the principals of animal nursing.


A mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work together with one day a week in a veterinary practice.

Structure

Units include:• Understand and promote

animal health• Manage animal accommodation• Understand animal anatomy

and physiology• Plan and monitor animal

feeding• Undertake animal handling and

safe working• Understand and interpret

animal behaviour and communication

• Understand the principles of Animal Nursing


• Undertake kennel and cattery management

• Understand the principles and carry out the practice of avian health and management.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma Animal Management Animal Nursing Pathway

• Further veterinary nursing qualifications• Foundation Degree/BSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.


• VeterinaryReceptionist• Animal Nursing Assistant • Zoo Keeper

• AnimalParks/AnimalVisitorAttractions

• Kennels and Catteries• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Pet Shop Worker.

Next Steps


Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to include English, maths and science ORLevel 2 qualification in animal care at Distinction plus Level 2 Functional Skills.

Recentexperienceofworkingwith animals, together with a work placement for one day a week in a veterinary practice is essential.



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This one year advanced course is ideal for mature students who are seeking a career change. It offers the balance of skills and knowledge needed to perform well in both scientific and animal management environments.

You will improve your animal management experience and confidence through practical work

with our range of mammals, reptiles, birds and farm animals in our new animal science centre.

Theory and classroom work is integrated to ensure that this qualification supports career prospects and develops your academic skills in order to progress on to university.

A mix of lectures, demonstrations and practical work - Optional study tour at the end of the year.

Structure

Units include: • Understand and promote

animal health• Manage animal accommodation• Understand animal anatomy

and physiology• Plan and monitor animal

feeding• Undertake animal handling and

safe working• Understand and interpret

animal behaviour and communication



• Understand and undertake wildlife management and rehabilitation

• Understand and carry out farm livestock husbandry.

Content

Careers

• Foundation Degree / BSc in Animal Behaviour & Welfare• VeterinaryNursingqualifications.


• VeterinaryReceptionist• Animal Nursing Assistant• AnimalParks/AnimalVisitor

Attractions

• Zoo Keeper• Kennels and Catteries• Animal Care Worker / Supervisor• Pet Shop work• Dog Grooming Assistant

Next Steps


Length: One year

Days: Mon,Tue,Wed

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs Grade C or above - to includeEnglish,mathsorscienceORLevel 2 qualification in Animal Care withDistinctionoranNVQ2inananimal related area plus Level 2 Functional Skills.


Mature students will be considered without formal entry requirements, depending on their experience with animals.

AC219ANIMAL MANAGEMENTLevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in

Would you like a career working with animals but don’t want to be in the classroom full-time?

An Apprenticeship in Animal Care can help you into a rewarding profession that is much more like a way of life than a job. With fierce competition for jobs, you must have top skills. As an Apprentice you earn while you learn,

getting a recognised qualification to springboard you into your future career.

You will receive training and mentoring in the workplace which will be guided and supported by your college co-ordinator. This training will link to theory and practical duties you complete during your College day. Here you will work with reptiles, birds, small mammals, farm animals and birds of prey.

Intermediate and Advanced:• Diploma in Work-based Animal Care with several pathways – dog

grooming, pet retail, wildlife, animal care & welfare • Work for an employer/establishment and come to college one day a

week• Theory and practical skills with a variety of animals• Perfect and develop these skills at work• Workplace visits and assessments• You will be paid weekly in line with Apprenticeship guidelines• Key Functional Skills – English & maths at Level 1 depending on

GCSE results• Animal care• Health and welfare• How to control, restrain and move animals• How to feed, water and exercise animals• How to maintain their accommodation requirements.

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships take on a specialised or supervisory role and you are involved in planning various activities. Particular health and safety training may be required for different areas of work.

Content

Careers

Intermediate:• Progress to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Diploma in Animal

Management if you are in a suitable, responsible workplace position.Intermediate and Advanced:• Employment in the Animal Care & Welfare Industry.

Intermediate:• Assistant Dog Groomer• Animal Welfare Assistant• PetshopAssistant/RetailAssistant• Farm Park Assistant• Animal Technician• Kennel / Cattery Assistant

Advanced:• Animal Welfare Supervisor• Kennel Supervisor• Zoo Animal Keeper• Senior Animal Technician• Animal Park Supervisor / Instructor.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment.

Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

ANIMAL CAREIntermediate & Advanced Apprenticeships in

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Almost every organisation needs professional office employees with core business skills. A business qualification is an excellent foundation for many future careers including finance, marketing, retail, administration, law and human resources.

It can offer you a wide range of transferable skills including planning, research, budgeting, communication skills and management. In today’s competitive job market, employers are demanding these core skills and our business courses can help yourCVstandoutfromtherest.

You can also tailor your skills by choosing one of the many apprenticeship options, including customer service, hospitality and IT.

We have successfully run courses in Business and Administration for over 18 years. Our students are much sought after by employers and have excellent destinations. For September 2015 we are delighted to supplement our Level 3 Business qualifications with the BTEC Diploma in Business at Level 2.

The BTECs in Business have been designed to address the needs of Level 2 students in key areas,including interpersonal skills and customer service. Students have the opportunity to develop skills to support them as they build relationships with a wide variety of

customers, both internal and external, to a range of business environments.

The BTEC Diploma in Business at Kingston Maurward College offers you the chance to get a head start in your business career. It gives a broad introduction to the business world and is a fantastic first step into understanding what it takes to succeed in a fast moving business environment.

Businesses are the heart of the economy and the aim of this qualification is to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in a context that is directly relevant to employment situations.

Four mandatory units:• Business purposes• Business organisations• Financial forecasting for business• People in organisations.

Specialist areas also include:• Finance, both personal and

business, which supports development of basic financial principles

• Business support or administration, which supports development of practical administration skills including office systems and equipment, meeting support and filing systems

• Working in business teams and team leading

• Personal selling• Aspects of business on-line and

how this can support businesses to develop opportunities

• Enterprise and business start-up.

All learners will undertake a period of work experience whilst on this course.Functional skills in English and maths will also be developed - the level will depend upon your qualifications at entry.

Content

CareersFollowing further training to Level 3, employment opportunities include:• Accounting• Administration• Banking

• Business Management• HumanResourceManagement• Marketing• Retailing• Law.

Qualification: BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business

Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs including English at Grade C and Maths at Grade D or above. You do not need to have studied business before.

AD210BUSINESSLevel 2 Diploma in

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma / Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business• Apprenticeship• Employment.

Next Steps

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Do you mean business? Are you highly motivated? Do you have a thirst for knowledge? Passionate about the business world and what makes it tick? Do you recognise the need for excellent administration in any successful business?

The BTEC Diploma in Business at Kingston Maurward College offers you the chance to get a head start in your business career. With the

potential to progress onto Year 2 of theExtendedDiploma(seeopposite),this qualification offers a brilliant insight into the world of business and is relevant to whatever career pathway you subsequently embark upon.

Businesses are the heart of the economy and the aim of this qualification is to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in a context that is directly relevant to employment situations.

Four mandatory units:• The business environment• Business resources• Introduction to marketing• Business communication .

To complete the full qualification, you would need to agree a number of optional units before the course begins. These include:

• Impact of communication technology on business

• Recruitmentandselection.• Supporting business activities• Internet marketing in business• Business accounting• Managing a business event.

All learners will undertake a period of work experience whilst on this course.

Content

Careers

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business• Advanced Apprenticeship.

Following further training at Level 3, employment opportunities include:• Accounting• Administration• Banking

• Business Management• HumanResource

Management• Marketing• Retailing• Law.

Next Steps

Qualification: Edexcel BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Business

Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Five GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English at grade B, and maths at grade C or above.

No previous business experience required. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.

AD208

Are you passionate about the business world and what makes it tick? Are you interested in running your own enterprise or want to work at a supervisory level? Are you highly motivated?

If the answer is yes, the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business at Kingston Maurward College offers you the chance to get a head start at a higher level. The qualification provides UCAS points and is a well-

established route into a variety of HigherEducation(HE)coursesinthis sector and beyond.

During the first year you will complete the units for the Level 3 90CreditDiploma(seeopposite).The second year of the qualification provides further opportunities to meet with business experts and potential employers and to showcase your skills through highly relevant work placements.

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma.

In Year 2, students will undertake a further nine units to make up the full Extended Diploma.

It is possible in this second year to consider specific pathways depending upon your area of interest.

These include:• Accounting• Marketing• HumanResources• Management• Administration• Retail.

All learners will undertake a period of work experience whilst on this course.

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Careers• Accounting• Administration• Banking• Business Management• HumanResourceManagement• Marketing• Retailing• Law.

In addition, a number of universities have individually confirmed that this BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business fulfils their entry requirements, either on its own or when achieved alongside other qualifications.

Qualification: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Length: Two years

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:Five GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English at grade B, and maths at grade CoraboveORcompletionoftheLevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in Business.

Mature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.

You will be required to find a work placement.

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The Business Administration Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn. Our apprentices work in some very exciting placements including solicitors offices, financial management companies, design companies, the NHS and the Police Service.

Intermediate:• Business communication • Providing administration services• Producing business documents• Developing working relationships• Understand employer organisations• Manage personal performance.

Advanced:• Personal and professional development• Principles of business information• Principles of administration• Principles of business.

Along with the mandatory units, you are required to complete a set number of optional units, which you are able to choose based on where you are working and the job role you have.

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Careers

Intermediate - progression to Advanced Apprenticeship.Advanced-progressiontoLevel4NVQinBusiness.

• Business Support Officer

• Administration Assistant

• Office Junior• Receptionist

• Administration Officer / Executive

• Administration Team Leader

• Office Supervisor• Personal Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 / 3 Diploma in Business andAdministration(CombinedQualification)

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements are required. You will need a keen interest in administration and willing to learn new skills. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment.

GCSE English, maths and ICT A*-C are an advantage, although where required Functional Skills will be completed during the course.

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The Team Leading Apprenticeship provides an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a team leader and helps you to develop new practical, motivational and day-to-day management techniques.

You will be at the front of an employer’s business, regularly assisting both staff and customers. Duties will vary but in most cases you will be assisting the

manager in leading the team - whether that’s by organising a staff rota, handling a customer complaint or keeping things running smoothly in the manager’s absence.

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Management will develop the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed to improve performance and career progression.

Intermediate:• AnILMLevel2NVQCertificateinTeamLeading• A Level 2 Technical Certificate in Team Leading• The principles that underpin resource

management• Leadership qualities and styles• The processes of effective planning• The processes of setting and monitoring

objectives• The role of communication in a team leading

context• The skills needed to handle conflict• Health and safety responsibilities.

Advanced:• Leadership skills, including self management,

relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills

• Communication and decision making skills • Information technology skills • Knowledge and project management skills • Coaching and mentoring skills • Skills to win and maintain customer loyalty • Change management skills such as the ability to

manage the challenges of globalisation • Partnership working and the ability to implement

innovative solutions to a range of problems.

Content

Careers

Intermediate – Progress to AdvancedAdvanced – Progress to Higher Apprenticeship in Management

• Team Leader• Junior Manager• Trainee Supervisor

• First Line Manager• Assistant Manager• Senior Supervisor.

Next Steps

Qualification: NVQCertificateinTeamLeading

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

Advanced – Above plus GCSE English and maths Grade A*-C would be an advantage.

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An Accounting Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn. The term ‘accounting technician’ covers a range of accounting roles, from Finance Administrator to Head of Finance. Financial roles are crucial to any type of business, and by beginning your accounting apprenticeship you can start your journey to a professional career, supported by one of the largest membership bodies in the industry – The Association of Accounting Technicians(AAT).

Intermediate:• Basic costing• Computerised

accounts• Working in

accounting and finance

• Bookkeeping• Control accounts,

Journals and banking• Professional ethics.

Additional course content• Functional Skills

Level 1 English, depending on GCSE achievements

Advanced:• Accounts preparation• Accounts for

Sole Trader and Partnerships

• Cost and revenue• Indirect tax• Spreadsheets

software• Professional ethics

(ifnotcompletedatIntermediatelevel).

Additional course content• Functional Skills

Level 2 English.

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Careers

Intermediate – progression to Advanced ApprenticeshipAdvanced – Progress to Level 4 AAT Qualification or Higher Apprenticeship.

• Accounts Administrator

• Accounts Assistant• Bookkeeper

• Trainee Accounts Technician

• Assistant Accountant• Payroll Supervisor• Tax Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Intermediate)orAATLevel3DiplomainAccounting(Advanced).

Entry Requirements:There are no formal entry requirements. GCSE English and maths: grade A*-C would be an advantage. However where required Functional Skills will be completed.

You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment.

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The Customer Service Apprenticeship responds to the employer need for high levels of customer service skills within a wide range of organisations. Customer service skills are transferable across sectors and can be applied to many job roles.

The Apprenticeships are primarily aimed at individuals whose job role is dedicated to looking after customers as an occupation, for example advanced apprentices may beCustomerRelationshipManagers,Co-ordinators and Team Leaders. For an intermediate apprentice these skills could

involve communicating effectively with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting products and services, keeping records, gathering customer feedback, working in a team and building relationships with customers.

For an advanced apprentice these skills could involve improving customer satisfaction, team leading, improving customer loyalty, gathering and analysing customer feedback, processing complaints and maintaining reliable customer service.

Intermediate:• Principles of customer

service• Understanding

customers • Understanding

employer organisations

• Communicate verbally with customers

• Process information about customers

• Resolvecustomerservice problems

• Employee rights and responsibilities.

Advanced:• Understand the

customer service environment

• Understanding customers and customer retention

• Principles of business• Communicate

verbally with Customers

• Process information about customers

• Resolvecustomers’problems

• Exceed customers’ expectations

• Gather, analyse and interpret customer feedback

• Use service partnerships to deliver customer service

• Employee rights and responsibilities.

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Intermediate – Progress to Advanced ApprenticeshipAdvanced - Higher Level Apprenticeship programme in Contact Centre Management, Business & Professional Administration or Leadership & Management.

• Trainee Customer Service Advisor• Customer Service Advisor

• Customer Service Supervisor / Manager(withfurthertraining)

Next Steps

Qualification: Intermediate-NVQCertificateinCustomer ServiceAdvanced-NVQDiplomainCustomer Service.

Entry Requirements:There are no formal entry requirements but candidates will be required to find suitable, relevant employment and you will need to take an English and maths assessment.

Employers are looking for applicants who have a keen interest in providing excellent customer service and working as part of a team. They expect applicants to demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude and have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

This Apprenticeship provides the apprentice with the competence, skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently with IT systems, communication and productivity tools and software applications.

This includes the creation and amendment of many types of formatted information including documents, diagrams, spreadsheets and presentations. It also includes maintaining simple websites, using the Internet and social media.

The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship could enable you to work as a Data

Administrator, entering and editing data using software - such as customer relationship management, accounts, payroll and stock control systems. You would also be producing routine reports from the data.

Our Advanced Level Apprenticeship could enable you to work as a website manager, planning and contributing to designing websites; creating multimedia content for websites; and working with IT professionals to build new sites. This could provide the opportunity to get the skills required for starting a new business.

• Improving productivity using ICT• Understanding the potential of ICT• Developing personal and team effectiveness

Using ICT• Functional Skills • Employment rights and responsibilities portfolio.

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Careers

Intermediate – Progress to Advanced ApprenticeshipAdvanced - Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business, Higher Education.

• ICT Clerk• Web Technician• Data Administrator• Digital Assistant• ICT Application

Helpdesk Support

• IT Supervisor• Website Officer /

Manager• Digital Marketing

Officer.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 / 3 Diploma in IT User Skills

Entry Requirements:There are no formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment.

You must have an interest and passion for IT and want to develop new skills. GCSE English, maths and ICT Grade A*-C would be an advantage. However where required, Functional Skills will be completed.


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ITIntermediate & Advanced Apprenticeships in

TheRetailApprenticeshipisdesignedtoprovideapprenticeswiththeknowledge,skillsand understanding they require to carry out their job role and to support their future progression within the retail sector. Level 2 apprentices will train as Sales Assistants, Customer Service Assistants and Stockroom Assistants as well as more specialist roles such as Beauty Consultants.

Intermediate:• Dealing with deliveries• Displaying stock• Customer service• Stock handling• Health and safety• Security• Handling food products• Handling money and payments• Working effectively as a retail team member.• Functional skills in English and maths.

Advanced:• Auditing stock• Sourcing required goods• Managing staff to receive goods• Maintaining availability of goods• Managing payment process• Producing staff rotas• Improving customer service• Working effectively as a retail team member.• Functional skills in English and maths.

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Careers

Intermediate-AdvancedLevelApprenticeshipinRetail.Advanced - Entry into the retail industry.

• Team Leader• Senior Sales Assistant• Trainee Supervisor• Supervisor/BranchManager(withfurthertraining)

Next Steps

Qualification: Intermediate – Level 2 Diploma in RetailSkills.Advanced – Level 3 Diploma in retailsSkills(ManagementorSalesProfessional)

Entry Requirements:Candidates need to be working in a retail environment to complete the apprenticeship with the whole apprenticeship being carried out in the workplace. Employers are looking for applicants who have a keen interest in providing high levels of customer service.

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The economy relies on the efficient movement of goods within the UK to ensure that they arrive on time and in the right condition. Warehousing and storage businesses play a crucial part in making this happen. If the wrong goods are packed and delivered, this affects customer satisfaction and the business’ profitability.

Whilst working in a warehouse, dependingonthesizeofthe

company, you will undertake a range of duties, working alone or in a team, including loading/unloading of vehicles and selecting and packing customer orders, ensuring goods are ready for dispatch on time.

As a Warehousing and Storage apprentice you will gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills, required for your immediate job and future career.

Units include:

• Health, safety and security at work• Developing effective working relationships with

colleagues• Processing orders for customers• Assembling orders for dispatch• Keeping work areas clean• Using equipment to move goods• Keeping stock at the required level• Receivinggoodsinandprocessingreturned

goods• Employer rights and responsibilities in the logistics

industry.

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Careers

Warehousing and Storage Advanced Apprenticeship.

On completion of this Apprenticeship you may go into a job as a Warehouse Operations Team Member or with further development and training e.g. in-house / external development into the following jobs at Level 3:

• Team Leader• Warehouse Manager• Transport Man.

Next Steps

Qualification: Certificate in Warehousing and Storage Skills

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment.

Mature students will be considered based on previous experience. You must be willing to work shifts, work as part of a team and be a good timekeeper.

OurbrandnewHospitalityApprenticeshipsspecialiseintheFrontofHouseReceptionarea. So, if you have a passion for providing excellent customer service, meeting new people and working within a busy environment, then these apprenticeships are for you.

Intermediate:

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Work effectively as part of a team

• Give customers a positive impression

• Principles of customer service in hospitality.

Advanced:• Provide leadership for

your team

• Develop productive working relationships

• Contribute to the control of resources

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Improve customer service

• Principles of leading a team

• Supervision of operation.

Content

Careers

Intermediate - Progression to Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration, Customer Service or Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.

Advanced -Progression to Higher Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management, Level 4/5 Management qualification or a Foundation Degree in Hospitality Management.

• Receptionist• Hotel Supervisor• HeadReceptionist• Duty Manager

• Front of House Manager

• Hotel General Manager.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&GLevel2NVQDiplomainFrontofHouseReception(Intermediate)orC&GLevel3NVQDiplomain Hospitality Supervision and Leadership(Advanced).

Entry Requirements:There are no formal entry requirements. You must have an interest and passion for Customer Service and meeting new people.

In order to apply for a place on the Advanced Apprenticeship, you must have completed a Level 2 ApprenticeshipinHospitalityORhavea minimum of 9 months experience working in the Hospitality industry.

GCSE English, maths and ICT Grade A*-C would be an advantage. However where required Functional Skills will be completed.


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A Teaching and Learning Intermediate Apprenticeship will enable you to work under the close supervision of a class teacher. Your duties will vary, you could find yourself supervising arts and crafts activities, helping with outings or reading to the class.

The Teaching and Learning Advanced Apprenticeship adds more responsibility to your role. You could help plan, carry out and evaluate a wide range of learning activities. You’ll work alongside the teacher to support classroom activities, but you’ll also work alone with individuals or groups of students.

Intermediate• Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and

Learning in Schools• Employee rights and responsibilities• Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT

(dependingonGCSEresults).

Advanced• Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching

and Learning in Schools• Employee rights and responsibilities• Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT


Content

Careers - Intermediate

Intermediate – Teaching and Learning Advanced Apprenticeship.Advanced - further workplace training, Higher Education.

• Teaching Assistant • Classroom Assistant

• Learning Support Assistant.

Next Steps

Qualification: Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Intermediate)orDiplomainSpecialist Support for Teaching and LearninginSchools(Advanced).

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills, an enthusiasm for the subject are essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

Careers - Advanced• Teaching /

Classroom / Learning Support Assistant

• Behaviour Support Assistant / Coordinator

• Pastoral / Welfare Support Assistant

• Bilingual Support Assistant

• Team Leader.

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The Children and Young People’s Workforce Apprenticeship gives you a fulfilling opportunity to work with children and young people. It ensures that childcare theory is put into practice whilst gaining an understanding into the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of their development.

As an apprentice, the exact nature of your job role will depend on your employer.

The Intermediate Apprenticeship is for those working under supervision such as a nursery assistant or playgroup assistant working with children under five.The Advanced Apprenticeship enables you to work on own initiative, plan and organise your own work and/or supervise others, for example, a nursery nurse, playgroup leader or a child-minder working in your own home.

Intermediate• Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young

People’s Workforce • Understanding employment responsibilities and

rights in health, social care or children and young• Personal learning and thinking skills• Level 1 Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT

(dependingonGCSEresults). Advanced• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young

People’s Workforce • Employment responsibilities and rights in health,

social care or children and young people’s settings• Personal learning and thinking skills• Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT


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Careers

Intermediate – Progress to Advanced Apprenticeship.Advanced – further workplace training, Higher Education.

• Nursery Worker / Supervisor

• Nursery Nurse / Nursery Teaching Assistant

• Early Years Worker / Assistant

• Care Worker / Assistant

• Assistant Youth Support & Community Worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma for The Children and Young People’s Workforce (Intermediate)orLevel3Diplomafor the Children and Young People’s Workforce(Advanced).

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills, an enthusiasm for the subject are essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

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Are you looking for a career where you can help protect and enhance our countryside and rural environments? This is an ideal introductory course which will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that will help you gain employment within the countryside industry. The course includes habitat conservation, woodland ecology, estate skills and machinery operation. You will acquire industry experience from both your studies and one day per week work experience within a local organisation.


Structure

Units include:• Conservation and improvement of British habitats • Estate maintenance • Land-basedmachineryoperation(including

operatingATVs,brushcuttersandtractors)• Environmental and Land-based business• Work related experience• Game management and pest control• Functional Skills in numeracy and literacy.

Additional qualifications that are available include the C&G(NPTC)CertificateofCompetenceinBrushcutters.First Aid and Manual Handling are also taught. In most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.

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Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma / Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside and Wildlife Management

• Environmental Conservation Apprenticeship

• CountrysideRanger• Countryside Warden• Countryside Contractor

• Assistant Gamekeeper• Estate Worker• General Farm Worker

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Weds in College plus work experience with a countryside organisation.

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade D or above toincludeEnglishandmathsORsuccessful completion of a Level 1 course in a relevant vocational subject.

Interest and enthusiasm in the countryside and the environment plus the ability to cope with written work.

Tetanus protection is recommended.

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These courses are perfect if you are passionate about the countryside and would like to work in the great outdoors managing the environment and its wildlife.

We offer a wide range of courses in one of the best countryside settings in the UK, providing you with the perfect surroundings to gain the ecological and environmental skills required to get ahead in this industry.

Many job opportunities exist in this field, including working with wildlife trusts, advising on land-use and managing National Parks.

For the Level 1 course, please see the Agriculture section on page 18.

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An ideal introduction for school leavers who seek a career in game and wildlife management. The Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge that will help students gain employment in the industry. You will acquire a wide range of knowledge, practical skills and industry experience from both your studies and work experience on a local shoot. The course includes game and deer management, habitat conservation, woodland ecology, estate skills and machinery operation.


Structure

Units include:• Work related experience• Environmental and land-based business• Game management• Deer management• Pest and predator control• Estate maintenance• Tractordriving-includingATVsandbrushcutters.

Additional qualifications that are available include the C&G(NPTC)CertificateofCompetenceinBrushcutters.First Aid and Manual Handling are also taught. In most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma / Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside and Wildlife Management

• Gamekeeping Apprenticeship

• Assistant Gamekeeper

• Beat Keeper• Under Keeper• CountrysideRanger

• Countryside Warden• Estate Worker• Countryside

Contractor.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed in College plus Thu and Fri work experience with a gamekeeper.

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade D or above includingEnglishandmathsORSuccessful completion of a Level 1 course in a relevant vocational subject. Interest and enthusiasm in gamekeeping and the countryside plus the ability to cope with written work. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTThis course will provide you with the understanding and skills you need to manage habitats and landscapes for wildlife, and engage with people who use these environments.

Using our excellent technical and practical facilities, backed by work experience in the countryside, you will learn practical conservation, ecological and estate skills for a range of land management tasks. You will also produce assignments including leaflets and management plans. This course is industry relevant, and the college works closely

with local conservation organisations and landowners, such as the National Trust.

The 90 Credit Diploma provides a full introduction to working in the countryside and is suitable for both school leavers and mature students looking to retrain.

This course forms the first year of the two yearLevel3ExtendedDiploma(seenextpage).Successfulcompletionwillallowyou to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

Three days per week, to include a mix of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, field trips and visits.

Structure

Content

Careers

Units include:

• Ecology• Estate skills• Machinery operations• Archaeology & landscape history• Heathland habitat management• Woodland habitat management• Organism identification• Investigative project• Work experience.

Additional qualifications available inthefirstyearincludeC&G(NPTC)Certificate of Competence in Tractor DrivingandRelatedOperationsandC&G(NPTC)CertificateofCompetencein Brushcutters. First Aid and Manual Handling are also taught.

In most cases only assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.

• Year 2 of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside & Wildlife Management. • Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology & Conservation or degrees / HNDs in

Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation or Countryside Management• Apprenticeships.

• Estate Management• CountrysideRanger/Warden• Countryside / Conservation Officer• Countryside Contractor• Forest Officer• Parks Officer

• Wildlife Adviser• RightsofWayOfficer• Environmental Education Officer• Field Studies Tutor• Ecologist.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Countryside Management

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, English and a ScienceORarelevantLevel2DiplomaatDistinctionlevelORa Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation with good levels of maths and English.

Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience, a keen and active interest in the countryside and the ability to cope with written work is required. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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The countryside requires expert management if its resources are to be conserved and developed. This two year advanced course provides the management skills to make decisions, solve problems, and plan for the future.

Suitable for both school leavers and mature applicants looking for a career

change, students will gain sound practical training and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of interests in countryside management, conservation and the environment.

The Level 3 Extended Diploma enables progression into Higher Education as it is accepted as an entry qualification for some degree courses.

The course is made up of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction, field trips and visits and a study tour in the second year. Additional work experience is recommended in the second year of the course.

Structure

Content

Careers

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90 Credit Diploma(seepreviouspage).

• Foundation Degree in Marine Ecology & Conservation or degrees / HNDs in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation or Countryside Management

• Apprenticeships.

• Estate Management• CountrysideRanger/Warden• Countryside / Conservation Officer• Countryside Contractor – walling,

hedgelaying, fencing etc, • Forest Officer

• Parks Officer• Wildlife Adviser• RightsofWayOfficer• Environmental Education Officer• Field Studies Tutor• Ecologist.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management

Length: Two years

Days: Year 1: Mon ,Tue ,Wed. Year 2: Wed, Thu, Fri.

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, maths and a scienceORarelevantLevel2DiplomaatDistinctionlevelORa Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation with good levels of English and maths.

Mature students lacking formal qualifications will also be considered. Enthusiasm, relevant practical experience, a keen and active interest in the countryside and the ability to cope with written work is required. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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Year 2 Units include:

• Grassland habitat management• Freshwater and wetland management• Livestock in conservation management• Coastal habitat management• Practical woodland management• Tree felling and chainsaw use• Principles of game management• Land use and policies• Farm habitat management.

You will also learn about upland habitat management as part of the second year study tour. The second year of the course offers the opportunity to achieve further additional qualifications such as certificates of competence in Chainsaws, ATVsandStockmanship.Inmostcasesonly assessment fees need to be paid by students wishing to achieve these additional qualifications.


If you like working outside, and your strengths are more practical, an environmental conservation apprenticeship could be for you. College days allow you to learn about heathland, woodland, coastal, wetland and farmed habitats, identify the plant and animal species which they support, and how to manage them. You will visit different country parks in Dorset’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or Jurassic Coast. The Advanced Apprenticeship will develop your skills and knowledge in countryside management, supervise staff, volunteers and contractors and to advance to a more responsible position or Higher Education.

Intermediate:• Monitoring / maintaining

health and safety• Establish and maintain

effective working relationships with others

• Maintain environmental good practice at work

• Communicate with the public and others

• Promote responsible public use of the environment

• Conduct and report on a field survey

• Carry out habitat management to maintain suitable site conditions for heathland / woodland / wetland / grassland / coast

• Business for the Environmental and Land-based sector

• Three additional days to achieve NPTC Brushcutter

• You will also cover key Functional Skills – English & maths at Level 1 depending on GCSE results.

Advanced:• Conducting and reporting

on field surveys• Encouraging and

motivating volunteers• Manage the work of

volunteers• Identify the need for and

plan habitat management work

• Co-ordinate and oversee habitat management work on a variety of habitats (grassland,heathlandandwoodland)

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work

• Promote, monitor and maintain health & safety in the workplace

• Communicate with, and care for, the public and others.

Content

Careers

Intermediate – progress to Advanced Apprenticeship.Advanced – Higher Education.

• Access/RecreationOfficer• Ecologist• SeniorRanger• Education / Interpretation Officer• Senior Estate Worker• Environmental Management Officer.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 Diploma in Work-based Environmental Conservation

Entry Requirements:Intermediate:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and recent practical conservation experience is essential. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

Advanced:Three GCSEs A*-C or A Levels ORLevel2ApprenticeshiporDiplomaORseveralyears’industryexperience.

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This course has been developed for students interested in working with horses. It is an introductory level course that is designed to help you to develop a range of horse care skills. The work will mainly be practical,

with some theory sessions to provide underpinning knowledge. The course allows progression on to other qualifications, such as an Apprenticeship or the Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care.

Three days a week covering a mix of lectures and practical sessions.

Structure

Units include:• Stable management• Feed and water horses • Horse handling • Grooming • Tack and equipment • Ridingandpositionalwork.

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeships• Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care

Further training can lead to employment as:• Livery Yard Assistant• RidingSchoolAssistant• RetailAssistantinanequineequipmentshop• Horse Groom.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care

Length: One year

Days: TBC

Entry Requirements:GCSEs at Grade F or aboveYou must have some experience of working with horses and lots of stamina! Please note that The Equine Academy has a riding weight limit of 13stone5lbs(85kg)forallriders.

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Our top class equestrian centre has the facilities, trained staff and well-schooled horses and ponies to help you achieve the skills you need for a career in the equine industry.

This expanding industry covers many different areas from show jumping and dressage to racing and mounted armed forces and turnover is worth over £4 billion per year.* We host affiliated and unaffiliatedeventsinourinternationalsizedindoorarena and we are also a training and examination centrefortheBritishHorseSociety(BHS).

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This one year course is designed for those that have some experience of equitation and horse care, and is an ideal introduction for school leavers wishing to pursue a career working with horses.

Kingston Maurward College has excellent facilities and well qualified staff which combine to develop your knowledge and skills, equipping you for a rewarding career in the equine industry.

The course includes practical instruction, theory sessions and work experience on our own yard

where students gain plenty of practical experience.

AsaBritishHorseSociety(BHS)examination centre, we encourage students to take relevant exams and course content is applicable to the BHS exam system. Additional costs apply and applications should be made direct to the BHS.

Where possible, trips to Badminton Horse Trials may be arranged (additionalcost).Therearealsovisiting speakers and visits to a variety of equine establishments.

Lectures and practical sessions plus work experience on our yard.

Structure

Units include:• Understand the principles and carry out feeding

and watering horses• Undertake routine stable duties• Undertake horse handling • Fit and maintain horse tack and clothing • Maintain animal health and welfare • Understand the principles of horse biology• Undertake work experience in the land based

industry

Content

Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Horse Management• Equine Apprenticeship.

• Livery Yard Assistant• RidingSchoolAssistant• RetailAssistantinanequineequipmentshop• Horse Groom.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care

Length: One year

Days: Four days per week

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English, maths and science ORsuccessfulcompletionofaLevel1 course in a relevant vocational subject.

You must have experience of working with horses and lots of stamina, plus a genuine interest and enthusiasm for horses is essential.

The Equine Academy has a weight limitof85kg(13Stone5lbs)forallriders.

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This exciting course offers a balance between theory and practical based learning to give you a thorough understanding of horse management and offers a wide range of routes into the equine industry.

BritishHorseSocietytraining(BHS)is offered as an integral part of your studies and students are expected to undertake BHS Stages exams. These professional exams equip you to work either in the UK or abroad and are well respected, international qualifications.

Successful completion of this course can give you UCAS points for entry into Higher Education or the skills to enter employment.

This course forms the first year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in HorseManagement(seenextpage).Successfully completing the 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

Lectures and practical sessions plus work experience on our yard on a rota basis, guest speakers, visits to a variety of equestrian establishments.

Structure

Units include:• Understand animal anatomy and

physiology• Select, fit and evaluate horse tack

and equipment• Plan and monitor animal feeding• Undertake stable yard

management• Understand animal biology

• Understand the principles of horse behaviour and welfare

• Understand the principles of horse rehabilitation and therapy

• Ridingandexercisinghorses• Understand the principles of

equitation• Training towards BHS exams

(examfeesnotincluded).

Content

Careers

• Year 2 - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management• Advanced Equine Apprenticeships• Other Advanced Apprenticeships.

• Yard Supervisor• Mounted Armed Forces• RacingIndustry• Animal Physiotherapist

• HorseRidingInstructor• Horse Trainer• Animal Technician• Applied Animal Behaviourist.

Next Steps

Qualification: C&G Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Horse Management

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English , maths and scienceORaLevel2DiplomainHorse Care at Distinction Level.

A determination to succeed together with the ability to ride towards BHS Stage1LevelorPonyClubC+Standard.

A non-riding option is available.

The Equine Academy has a weight limitof85kg(13Stone5lbs)forallriders.

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If you are looking for a higher level career working with horses, perhaps at supervisor or manager level, this two year course is ideal. Offering the perfect balance between theory and practical based learning, you will gain all the skills you need to enter a variety of careers within the industry or achieve UCAS points for Higher Education.

BritishHorseSociety(BHS)trainingis offered as an integral part of this course. These professional exams ensure you leave the College with internationally recognised qualifications. You will also enjoy a

mix of lectures, practical sessions and work experience on our yard, plus hear expert advice from visiting speakers and take part in visits to equine establishments. There is also a study tour and, where possible, trips to Badminton Horse Trials, Olympiaetc.(additionalcost).

Work experience is included throughout the programme which allows you the chance to gain valuable knowledge within a wide range of specialist work providers. Many students have secured jobs through their work experience.

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level 3 90CreditDiploma(seepreviouspage).

Year 2 units include:• Undertake and review work

related experience in the land-based industries

• Understand the principles of animal anatomy and physiology

• Prepare and care for competition horses

• Understand the principles of horse rehabilitation and therapy

• Business management in the land-based sector

• Undertake equestrian teaching• Contribute to managing an

equine event• Ridinghorsesontheflat• Ridinghorsesoverfences• Training towards BHS exams

(examfeesnotincluded).

You will also get the opportunity to take part in a study tour and organise your own show.

Content

Careers

• Advanced Equine Apprenticeships• HND in Equine Management

A responsible and challenging career in the equine industry in the UK or abroad, progression to university or, with further training, a variety of careers are attainable:

• Yard Supervisor• Mounted Armed Forces• RacingIndustry• Animal Physiotherapist• Animal Technician• Applied Animal Behaviourist• HorseRidingInstructor• Horse Trainer.

Next Steps

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Do you want a career working with horses alongside excellent training? The equine industry is one of the most diverse industries within the land-based sector with opportunities to work in livery yards, riding schools, racing yards and training yards. Horses represent a major asset for their owners and need the skilled attention of devoted and well trained staff. The Apprenticeship will cover many specialisms dealing with the welfare, supervision and riding of horses. Your training will focus on either general horse care or racehorse care, depending on your employer.

Intermediate• Work-based Diploma in Horse

Care Level 2• Level 2 Award in the environment

and land-based sector or BHS Stage 2 Care only

• Learn theory and practical skills• At work you will perfect and

develop these new skills• We support you in the workplace

and help you improve with visits and assessments

• You will be paid weekly in line with Apprenticeship guidelines

• Functional Skills – English & maths Level2(dependingonGCSEresults)

Advanced• Work-based Diploma in Horse

Care Level 3• Level 3 Award in the environment

and land-based sector or BHS Stage 3 Care only

• BHS Stage 3 Horse Care & Knowledge and the City & Guilds Level 3 in Horse Management.

• Optional units covering fitness, breeding, training and specialist care

• Human First Aid • Work at a stable full time • Learn theory and practical

skills • At work you will perfect and

develop these new skills• We support you in the workplace

and help you improve with visits and assessments

• You will be paid weekly in line with Apprenticeship guidelines

Content

Careers - Intermediate

Intermediate:• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care and Management • Employment in the Equine IndustryAdvanced:• Employment in the Equine Industry at a higher level

• Groom• Stud Assistant

• Trek Assistant

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 /3 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care

Entry Requirements:Intermediate: No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Being keen to learn new skills and having enthusiasm for the subject is essential.

You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience. A good level of general fitness and ability to work flexible hours is required.

Advanced:Above plus Intermediate Equine apprenticeship or Stage 2 BHS.

Careers - Advanced• Assistant Yard Manager• Assistant Instructor/Coach• Competition Groom

• RacingIndustry• Leadership in Trekking• Horse Dealership

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Qualification: C&G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management

Length: Two years


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at Grade C or above including English, maths and science ORaLevel2DiplomainHorseCareat Distinction level.

A determination to succeed together with the ability to ride towards BHSStage1levelorPonyClubC+standard.

A non-riding option is available.

The Equine Academy has a weight limitof85kg(13stones5lbs)forallriders.

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Floristry is a creative, innovative and stimulating career and this course will give you the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification. It offers an excellent starting point for those who are seeking a career in floristry for both school leavers and the mature student.

Covering basic floristry skills, we focus on how to use colour, texture and balance within commercial

designs, funeral and wedding work, along with work experience in a retail florist. You’ll also benefit from industry speakers and demonstrations, along with opportunities to attend educational trips to venues such as Covent Garden and the flower auctions in Holland(additionalcostsapply).

Part-time options may be available for mature learners.

Study three days per week plus at least 200 hours work experience throughout the academic year, covering Mother’s Day,Valentine’sDayandChristmaswithalocalfloristrybusiness. Lectures, practical instruction and demonstrations.

Structure

Units include:• Assembling floristry designs• Floristry designs in a medium• Industry experience• Plant identification, care and use• Business• Environmental and Land-based business• Conditioning and care of cut flowers.

Content

Careers

FastTrackLevel3SubsidiaryDiplomainFloristry(seeopposite)

• Employment with Florist shops

• Employment in hotels• Freelance Designer• Customer Service

Assistant / Manager

• Exhibition Designer• Florist• Horticultural Garden

Centre Worker / Manager• Interior Designer.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Floristry

Length: One year

Days: Tue, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D or above, including English and maths. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.

You will be required to find a work placement. Previous floristry experience not required however a flair for colour and an interest in flowers and plants is an advantage. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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Study floristry and achieve a Level 3 qualification and skills in only one year with the Subsidiary Diploma in Floristry.

A chance to further develop your floristry skills by experimenting with textures, flowers and creativity. Develop an awareness of business management, retailing and customer service skills whilst studying large

event designs, plant science and trends in cut flowers.

Experiment with commercial and contemporary materials to develop your skills within a vocational context and carry out work experience with an industry provider.

Part time options may be available for mature learners.

Two days per week at college and at least 200 hours work experience.

Structure

Units include:• Understanding floristry design• Plan, assemble and evaluate

diverse wedding designs• Understanding floristry marketing

strategies• Principles of flowers and foliage• Conditioning and use of flowers

and foliage

• Understanding historical floristry designs

• Plan, assemble and evaluate diverse sympathy designs

• Practical conditioning and use of flowers and foliage materials

• Current industry experience.

Content

Careers

• Level 4 Higher Diploma in Floristry.

• Floristry Shop Employee• Floristry Business Manager• Event and Corporate Designer

• Freelance Floral Decoration• Exhibition work• Wedding Florist.

Next Steps

Qualification: Subsidiary Diploma in Floristry

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Wed

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORLevel 2 floristry qualification.

You will be required to find a work placement. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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FLORISTRYFast Track Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in

Studying Floristry will enable you to join an industry that is inspiring, practical and highly creative. While plant knowledge and producing innovative and beautiful designs is a central part to your training, the modern florist needs to have a diverse set of skills. Marketing, sales, delivery, social networking, displays and event work are all crucial elements taught by our well qualified and experienced floristry team.

We have produced several World Skills winners and finalists, and many of our students have progressed to running their own businesses.

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Do you like caring for animals or plants? Do you want to learn how to drive a tractor? Do you prefer to be outside and doing practical tasks? If the answer is yes then this course is perfect for you. We can help you develop practical, social, and life skills – and gain a recognised qualification - all in the safe and friendly environment of the Centre for Foundation Studies.

You will learn subjects like animal care and gardening to help you start to get a job or carry on in education, plus you can relax and socialise in small groups as you develop your social skills within the wider college community.

We pride ourselves on working closely with you, your parents, carers and schools, to ensure we are able to offer the best support for you. Our teaching team are experienced in working with students who have specific educational needs and a range of support is available to ensure you get the best from your study programme. Transition to college is supported through Taster Sessions or Link Courses for students still at school, and also through our exciting Summer School for prospective students.

If you want to find out more please give us a call or better still, come and visit!

Up to four days per week study at college. You will be placed in small groups with additional Learning Support.

Structure

Units include:• Animal care• Gardening• Practical countryside skills• College based work experience• Outdoor activities• Tractor driving• Employability and personal development• Preparing for work• Life skills• Personal and social development• Tutorial support.

You will have practical instruction and on-going assessment in a range of subjects, plus portfolio building.

Content

• Progress on to Skills for Working Life E3.

Next Steps

Qualification: Certificate in Skills for Working Life -Land-based(Animals)(Entry2)and Certificate in Skills for Working Life-Land-Based(LandandPlants)(Entry2)

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements.You must have a desire to work outdoors in a variety of practical land-based subjects .

We will also need full details of special educational needs and any other reports from relevant bodies or establishments to ensure that we are able to put in place the correct level of support for each individual learner.

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The courses in this section are suitable for students who may have specific educational needs. These programmes offer safe and nurturing learning experiences based at our Centre for Foundation Studies at the heart of the campus.

Our experienced and friendly team is dedicated to teaching students essential social skills and practical experience in a wide range of subjects, helping them to progress into further study or into work.

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This Entry Level 3 course is designed for anyone with specific educational needs who wishes to continue developing their experience of land-based subjects, communication and employability skills. So if you really love working with animals and the countryside, driving tractors, growing plants or outdoor sport, this is the ideal course for you.

You will be based in the safe and friendly environment of the Centre for Foundation Studies, learn subjects and develop skills that can help you get a job or carry on your education. Plus you can relax and socialise

in small groups as you develop your social skills within the wider college community. We will work with you, your parents, carers and schools to ensure we are able to offer you the best support.

Our teaching team are experienced in working with students who have specific educational needs and a range of support is available to ensure you get the best from your study programme. Transition to college is supported through Taster Sessions or Link Courses for students still at school, and also through our exciting Summer School.

You will be placed in small groups with additional Learning Support.

Structure

Units include:• Animal care• Gardening• Practical countryside skills• Work experience with local employers supported

by the course manager• Outdoor activities• Tractor driving• Functionalskills(English,mathsandICT)• Employability and personal development• Preparing for work• Life skills• Personal and social development• Tutorial support.

You will have practical instruction and on-going assessment in a range of subjects, plus portfolio building.

Content

• Progress on to Level 1 Diploma in Practical Skills Development

• Other Level 1 courses delivered across the college - see relevant academic sections

Next Steps

Qualification: Certificate in Skills for Working Life -Land-based(Animals)(Entry3)and Certificate in Skills for Working Life-Land-based(LandandPlants)(Entry3)

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements, but you should be able to show that you can work at Entry Level 2.

You must have a desire to work outdoors in a variety of practical Land-based subjects.


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This course gives you the opportunity to build on all the skills and knowledge you have learnt from other Skills for Working Life courses and concentrate on gaining more work experience. You will be based with us at the Centre for Foundation Studies and will receive the same level of support you had on previous courses. We will also

help you to find a work placement for one of the days you are not in college.

The Diploma gives you another year to build your skills, knowledge and confidence to move onto another course or apprenticeship where you can specialise in the subject of your choice.

Practical instruction assessment and portfolio building three days per week at college.

Structure

Students may opt for additional SfWL Entry 3 qualificationinHospitality,CateringandRetail.Thiswill be carried out using 1 day of work experience in theCellarCoffeeShop(daytobearranged).

Content

Careers

• Level 1 and Level 2 courses• Apprenticeship • Further training.

• Referralmadetosupportedemploymentagencies

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Work-based Land-Based Operations, Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Wed, Fri

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirementsYou should be able to show that you can work at Entry Level 3 with the potential to achieve a Level 1 qualification.

You must have a desire to work outdoors in a variety of practical land-based subjects.


Units include:• Health and safety in

the workplace• Safe working practices• Animal care• Agriculture• Tractor operations

• Horticulture• Habitat management

and conservation• English, maths and ICT• Tutorial support• Work experience.

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PRACTICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENTDiploma in

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The UK Horticulture industry contributes £9 billion to the economy and employs 300,000 people from growers and gardeners to scientists and turf specialists.*

The industry is facing a national skills shortage and requires well trained people to ensure the future safety and supply of the food we eat and the environment we live in. Our horticulture courses will give you the skills and work experience you need to start an exciting and worthwhile career in this industry.

*Source:RHS

Combining a mix of theory and practical, this is a very hands-on qualification ideally suited to someone who wishes to investigate a career in horticulture, and perhaps study further. No previous knowledge is required, but a willingness to learn new skills and develop knowledge of the

world of horticulture is needed. You will be taught with like minded learners with the same interest in the outdoors where you will develop your personal and social skills. Take advantage of our fantastic resources and find out about the wide range of opportunities that are on offer within this dynamic industry.

Includes some classroom teaching, but the majority of the time is spent developing practical skills.

Structure

Units include:• Growingtreesandshrubs(selection,

establishment,careandmaintenance)• Growingflowers(herbaceousandannualplants,

careandmaintenance)• Lawncare• Propagating plants• Use of a range of tools, equipment and machinery• Health and safety• Plant identification• Functional Skills - English and maths.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture• Apprenticeships - Horticulture.

With further training:• Gardener• NurseryWorker(plants)• Assistant in a garden centre.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Land-based Studies

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements. You will need an interest in a career in horticulture and be willing to learn new skills and undertake practical tasks. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE SKILLSLevel 1

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Horticulture is a local, national and global industry that needs more people and this course is an ideal entry point for school leavers. It is designed to build on your natural enthusiasm and give you a broad understanding of the basic principles and practices of horticulture whilst working and studying in the Kingston Maurward College Grade 2 Listed gardens.

It is suitable for people with a variety of skills and interests from the creative and scientific to the energetic or entrepreneurial.

The course offers a balance of both practical and theory and is the perfect preparation for those learners who wish to progress onto the advanced Level 3 Diploma courses or for those who wish to enter horticulture, gardening, landscaping and other plant-based green industries.

One year at college, with work experience one or two days each week in a garden centre, nursery, landscape department, golf course or glasshouse unit. During the course students are asked to complete projects relating to their placements.

Structure

• Work related experience and industry experience• Industry and organisations• Amenity and decorative horticulture• Horticultural machinery• Plant identification• Plant and soil science• Plant production.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Horticulture• Apprenticeship - Parks and Gardens, Landscaping

or Sports Turf

Following further training:• Landscape Architect• Plant Specialist• Garden Designer• Gardener in domestic settings

• Gardener for Heritage Gardens and Estates

• Plant Nursery or Garden Centre worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Thu, Fri, plus work experience.

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D/E or above, including English and maths.You will be required to find a work placement. You will need a keen interest and enthusiasm in the subject. Tetanus protection is recommended.

HR202HORTICULTURELevel 2 Diploma in

Employers are looking for people with practical skills and in-depth knowledge of plants, soils, landscaping and design, plus a sound business sense. This course will help you establish an all round understanding of horticultural principles and practices whilst working and learning in the Grade 2 listed Kingston Maurward College gardens.

It is suitable for anyone interested in a career working within the ‘green’ industries and would appeal to people with many different skill sets

and interests – creative, scientific, energetic and entrepreneurial. You will also benefit from work experience where you will make essential contacts within the horticultural industry and perfect your knowledge.

This course forms the first year of the two year Level 3 Extended Diploma (seenextpage).Successfullycompleting the 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

One year, including work placement / industry experience, lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction and industry visits.

Structure

Units include:• Plant propagation – glasshouse

and nursery techniques• Garden design• Plant science• Decorative horticulture,

including plant establishment & pruning

• Horticulture production• Hard landscape construction

• Horticultural machinery and operation

• Maintain turf in parks and gardens

• Plant knowledge and identification

• Weekly work experience and a 3 week block at Easter for work placement.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture• Apprenticeships.

• Horticultural Technician• Garden Designer• Gardener / Supervisor in

heritage and private gardens• Self employed gardener• Greenkeeper

• Groundsperson• Horticultural Garden Centre

Worker / Manager• Landscape Manager• Landscaper or Landscape

Architect.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Horticulture

Length: One year

Days: Tue, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and maths. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.


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This two year advanced course is an ideal qualification for school leavers and mature students to learn horticulture at a higher level. It enables those who already have some experience to develop expertise in a wide range of subjects relevant to the industry.

Using our fantastic campus facilities, including a newly re-developed glasshouses and production unit, you will gain a broad understanding in a range of horticultural subjects

including applied plant science, turf management and garden design.

There will be opportunities to meet with industry experts and potential employers and to showcase your skills to local clients by becoming involved in college supported community and private projects.

An Extended Diploma offers 120-420 UCAS points and will enable you to continue onto Higher Education.

Two years including a placement period working within a horticulture business, lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction and industry visits.

Structure

Year 1: During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level390CreditDiploma(seepreviouspage).

Year 2:• Horticultural skills and plant knowledge• Machinery operation• Applied plant science• Business and management• Garden design• Propagation skills• Undertaking an investigative project• Sustainable turf management• Garden history• Weekly work experience.

Content

Careers

• RHSLevel3CertificateinPracticalHorticulture(parttime)(HR141)• NPTC mandatory certificates, e.g. for spraying, chainsaw use• Apprenticeships or Higher Education.

• Specialist Plant Grower• Garden Designer• Gardener / Supervisor for

Heritage Gardens and Estates

• Self–employed Gardener in domestic settings

• Landscape Manager.

Next Steps

Qualification: Extended Diploma in Horticulture

Length: Two years

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and maths. Mature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.


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Whether you are just starting out, or already working in the hard landscaping industry, this offers a great opportunity to improve practical skills and to gain valuable underpinning knowledge, all within

the grounds of our outstanding Grade 2 historic gardens. Additional training takes place at your place of work.

The completion of your portfolio will typically take 12-18 months.

You will complete your portfolio of evidence with the assistance of your employer and visiting assessors. This builds on a series of “masterclass” sessions at college designed to give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding for your chosen topics.

Units include:-• Use and maintain pedestrian machinery• Construct and maintain paths and boundaries• Levelling horticultural sites• Plant identification and use• Functional Skills• Promotion of health & safety including first aid.

Content

Careers

• Advanced Apprenticeship• Garden Design Diploma.

• Garden Services Worker• Landscape Technician.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Work-based Horticulture

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D/E or above, including English and maths.You will be required to find suitable employment with a hard landscaping company.

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in

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Do you want to work in the sports turf industry where you could be responsible for managing golf courses, football pitches or cricket grounds? If you are just starting out or already have a job in the industry, this apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to improve practical skills and gain valuable underpinning knowledge, all within the grounds of our outstanding Grade 2 historic gardens.

You will complete your portfolio of evidence with the assistance of your employer and visiting assessors, building on a series of ”masterclass” sessions at college designed to give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding for your chosen topics. Additional training takes place at your place of work.

The completion of your portfolio will typically take 12-18 months.

Units include:• Use and maintenance of horticultural machinery• Renovationandrepairofsportsturf• Maintenance of sports turf• Functional Skills• Promotion of health & safety including first aid.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Diploma courses in Horticulture.

• Groundsperson• Greenkeeper.

Next Steps


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D/E or above, including English and maths.You will be required to find a job in the sports turf industry.

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in

SPORTS TURF

Intermediate: • Advanced Apprenticeship.Advanced:• RHSLevel3GardenPlanning,Construction&Maintenance• Level4Horticulture(C&G)• Kingston Maurward College Advanced Garden Design Diploma.

Be a part of the Green Team! Whether you are just starting out, or already working in the exciting and worthwhile field of horticulture, an Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to improve practical skills in the workplace and gain valuable underpinning knowledge.

Training takes place at your workplace where you will complete your portfolio of evidence with the assistance of visiting assessors. This builds on a series of

bespoke sessions at college designed to give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding around the topics you need for your job.

Progress your career in horticulture and take the next step to becoming a supervisor or manager with an Advanced Apprenticeship which can follow two pathways, either Sports Turf or Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces.

Intermediate:• Promotion of health & safety including first aid• Ground preparation/establishing/maintaining plants and

seeds• Plant identification• Horticultural machinery • FunctionalSkills–English&mathsLevel2(dependingon

GCSEresults).

Advanced:• Estimate and programme resources• Manage drainage and irrigation• First aid• Establishing grass swards• Evaluate ground and environmental conditions• Planning for sports turf or decorative ornamental features• Manage pests, diseases and disorders• FunctionalSkills–English&mathsLevel2(dependingon

GCSEresults).

Content

Careers• Amenity Horticulturist• Conservationist• Corporate Event Designer• Ethno-Botanist• Floral Designer• Florist• Garden Centre Manager• Garden Designer

• Golf Course Manager• Groundsperson• Greenkeeper• Horticultural Journalist / Presenter• Horticulture Therapist• Nursery Manager• Plant Propagator• Plant-Hunter.

Next Steps


Entry Requirements:Intermediate:Four GCSEs at grades D/E, including EnglishandmathsORLevel2Horticulture or related qualification. You will be required to find suitable relevant employment.

Advanced:Above plus supervisory experience or position within your workplace.

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Arboriculturists care for the nation’s trees in rural, urban, private and public spaces. They plant trees, climb trees and use chainsaws to perform tree surgery. You can be part of this energetic and exciting industry.

The Level 2 Diploma in Arboriculture is an ideal way for school leavers

to start in the Dorset tree industry. This course is a blend of theory and practical sessions which will build on your love of the outdoors.

Learn a wide range of skills which will give you opportunities for future study or entry to employment.

One year at college, including work experience for at least one day per week at a related work placement.

Structure

Units include:• Work related experience• Environment and Land-based business• Ground based arboriculture skills• Tree climbing & pruning• Plant & soil science• Machinery skills• Training towards NPTC certificates in chainsaw use.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Arboriculture• Apprenticeship - Arboriculture.

• Employment in arboricultural, forestry or allied businesses

• Work with Tree Surgeon• Work with contractors for utility, road, rail and

housing tree projects• Domestic garden tree work.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Wed, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D/E or above, including English and maths.You will be required to find a work placement.

You will need a keen interest and enthusiasm in arboriculture.Tetanus protection is recommended.

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Our courses will train you for a career in the expanding trees and timber industry, working to care for the nation’s trees in rural and urban areas. Arboriculture contributes £286 million to the UK economy and employs over 20 thousand people working on managing woodland habitats, caring for and felling trees.*

You will benefit from the wide range of trees on our stunning campus as well as extensive use of local forests and woodlands, where we will train you in essential machine skills including chainsaws, brushcutters and strimmers to commercial standards.

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Arboriculture is a fast growing industry with plenty of opportunities for people who are interested and enthusiastic about trees. Arboriculturists care for the nation’s trees in rural and urban situations, devising and implementing the plans to plant, prune and fell trees.

You will learn and practice modern methods of arboricultural

techniques and tree care on the Kingston Maurward College estate and in local woodland sites.

This course includes a large amount of practical and theory work, giving students the opportunity and confidence to become suitably skilled for a career in a variety of technical roles, including woodland management, professional tree care and allied industries.

One year, to include a mixture of practical and theory sessions, plus work experience.

Structure

Units include:• Advanced arboricultural

practices• Tree felling and chainsaw use• Woodland habitat management• Machinery use• Tree establishment• Tree care and pruning• Tree felling

• Principles of silviculture• Identification of trees• Training towards NPTC

qualifications in chainsaw use and tree climbing

• Weekly work experience and a three week work experience block at Easter.

Content

Careers

• Further NPTC mandatory qualifications, for example dismantling and felling

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Arboriculture.

• Work with Landscapers, Arborists or on Estates

• Arboricultural Worker / Tree Surgeon

• Arboriculturist• Forest Officer• Forest Worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: 90 Credit Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Fri

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and mathsMature students lacking formal qualifications will be considered based on previous experience.


HR212ARBORICULTURELevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in

Are you working in, or do you want to work in Arboriculture? Learn via initial training at college, followed by additional assessment at your place of work. You will build a portfolio of evidence at college and in the workplace. The

Advanced Apprenticeship is ideal for those who are looking to progress their career in Arboriculture and take the next step to becoming a supervisor or chargehand.

Intermediate:• Maintain and operate the chainsaw• Fell small trees• Climb trees and perform aerial rescue• Health and safety• Tree identification• Tree planting• Arboriculture ground working• Chipper operations• Stump grinding operations• Chainsaw pole pruning operations.

Advanced:• Carry out pruning operations• Undertake sectional felling techniques• Health and safety• Business management• Survey and inspect trees• Install structural supports for trees• Manage and control of pests, diseases and disorders in trees.

Content

Careers

Intermediate:• Progress to Advanced Apprenticeship• AwardinAerialTreePruning(AB074)• AwardinAerialTreeRigging(SectionalFelling)(AB078)• AwardforFellingMediumSizedTrees(AB157)Advanced:• Level4CertificateinArboriculture(AB166).

• Arboricultural Groundsman• Arboricultural Climber• Landscaper/Groundsman

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Work-based Trees and Timber

Entry Requirements:Intermediate:No formal entry requirements but you will be required to take an English and maths assessment. Keen to learn new skills and enthusiasm for the subject is essential. Tetanus protection is recommended. You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment. Mature students will be considered based on previous experience.

Advanced:Intermediate Apprenticeship in Arboriculture or a relevant Level 2 qualification. Candidates will be accepted without a Level 2 qualification as long as they have a certificate of competence in chainsaws or tree felling plus GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C or above.

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ARBORICULTURE

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This is an all round Level 1 introduction to construction skills and will show employers that you have what it takes to get started in construction. You will gain all the instruction, experience and confidence required to develop

your practical skills and progress within the construction industry.

You will build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge under the guidance of a specialist team of industry experienced tutors.

A mix of practical instruction, theory, demonstrations, industry visits and study time.

Structure

Units include:• Carpentry skills• Health and safety• Hand tool maintenance• Plumbing installation and maintenance• Brickwork skills• Introducing rainwater goods• Painting skills• Blockwork skills• English and maths.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 - Diploma in Construction Maintenance Operations

• Other Level 2 Diplomas • Apprenticeships

With further training:• Trainee-level employment• Plumber• Bricklayer • Carpenter• Property development

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma in Construction Skills

Length: One year

Days: Mon,Tue,WedORWed,Thu,Fri.

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements. A keen interest in a career in construction. A willingness to learn new skills and practical tasks as well as the ability to work independently and within a team.

Basic word processing skills for the production of portfolio evidence.Tetanus protection is recommended.

HR216CONSTRUCTION SKILLSLevel 1 Diploma in

Construction continues to be one of the largest UK industries, contributing £90 billion to the UK economy and accounts for around 10% of total UK employment.* A skilled and flexible workforce is vital to the UK construction sector’s future and research shows that employers cannot recruit staff with the right skills, qualifications or experience.

Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to start your career in the industry including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating.

*Source: DBIS

Purposely designed to develop further skills and knowledge of the construction industry, this course is based in our modern purpose-built unit and is supported by the knowledge of our experienced team of tutors.

The course uses a mixture of practical and theory sessions plus online

tests and practical assessments, designed to cover a diverse range of topics reflecting the local industry requirements and maintenance operations. You will have the time and resources to develop a range of skills ready for the workplace. The extensive Kingston Maurward campus gives plenty of scope for real practical projects.

Units include:• Building methods, materials and technology• Building repairs• Painting and decorating• Plastering• Plumbing• Carpentry• Health and safety• Opportunity to work towards and achieve a CSCS

(ConstructionSkillsCertificationScheme)card.

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeships within the construction industry• Level 3 courses in allied trades• Facilities management courses.

Trainee-Level employment and, with further training:

• Facilities Management• Plumber

• Carpenter• Bricklayer• Property

Development.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations

Length: One year

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed

Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs grade D/E or above, including English and maths and Functional Skills at Level 1 ORaLevel1qualificationinconstructionorrelatedareaORmature applicants with related practical experience.

Applicants without formal construction qualifications will be asked to take part in a practical skills assessment at interview.

You will need energy and enthusiasm for construction. Tetanus protection is recommended.

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OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

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TheDorsetcountrysidewithitsamazinglocalcoastlineisthe perfect base for learning all about Outdoor Adventure, Sports Coaching and Public Services. If you are great at motivating and encouraging people, you love outdoor sports and want a career as an instructor, coach or in the uniformed public services, our courses offer the skills and experience you will need to succeed.

Our fantastic on-campus facilities will allow you to train using industry specific equipment and all our courses provide practical skills, theory and relevant experience to prepare you for working in this industry.

Are you thinking about joining the public services, maybe the police or the military? Perhaps you aren’t sure what you want to do? Do you feel you need to develop the skills and qualities needed to progress on to employment or other further education courses? Then this could be the course for you!

This one year course combines the best of outdoor education, sports, health and fitness and classroom based study to help you develop self-esteem, teamwork, leadership and personal development, to give you the confidence to achieve your goals and plan your future.

A mix of practical sessions and class-based lectures.

Structure

Units include:• The role and work of the public services• Working skills in the public services• Society,citizenshipandthepublicservices• Crime and its effects on society and individuals• Health, fitness and lifestyle for the public services• Adventurous activities in the public services• Recreationinthepublicservices• Volunteeringforthepublicservices• Outdoor activities such as kayaking, climbing and

canoeing.

Content

Careers

• Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services• Level 2 Diploma in Outdoor Adventure• Level 2 Diploma in Sport & Fitness• Other Level 2 courses at KMC• Apprenticeships

Further training to become:• Police Officer• Personal Trainer• Instructor at an Outdoor Leisure Centre• Sports Coach• Army,NavyorRAF.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC Extended Certificate in Public Services

Length: One year

Days: Three per week

Entry Requirements:No formal entry requirements. You will need a willingness to learn new skills, to undertake practical tasks and to explore career and educational paths.

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This one year course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed public services.

This course is largely practical and suits those who are looking for a more adventurous pathway into

the public services. There will be elements of written theory work which is supported by practical activities such as teamwork, leadership skills, land and water based adventurous activities and fitness. This course will also enable you to experience aspects of several different public services through industry visits and taster events.

A mix of one day practical and two days of classroom and research.

Structure

Units include:• Improving health and fitness

for entry to the uniformed public services

• Employment in the uniformed public services

• Adventurous activities and teamwork

• Sport and recreation in the uniformed public services

• Volunteeringintheuniformed public services

• Roleandworkoftheuniformed public services

• Carrying out a project in uniformed public services

• Citizenship,societyandtheuniformed public services

• Crime and its effect on society and individuals

• Employability skills• Land navigation by map

and compass• Health and fitness• Sports and recreation• Work placement• Nationally recognised

additional qualifications and there will be an opportunity to gain National Governing Body awards in kayaking and canoeing.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Outdoor Adventure • Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Public Services• Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport and Fitness• Apprenticeships.

• Armed Forces• Outdoor activity centres• Public Service

organisations

• Sports / Leisure Centres• Volunteerorganisations• Youth Leadership• InstructorRoles.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grade D or above, including English andmathsORaBTECLevel 1 qualification in Public Services. Must have a strong interest in outdoor adventure / sport / public services.

OR233UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICESLevel 2 Diploma in

Designed for individuals who are actively looking to pursue a career in the uniformed public services - Police, Fire, Prison, Security or Ambulance services and the Armed Forces, this one year course is delivered by experts with direct experience in the police, military service and outdoor education.

It is specifically tailored to develop a balance between practical skills in outdoor adventure, supported by academic theory in the classroom. You will learn leadership, team building and communication skills through adventurous activities like kayaking, canoeing and climbing, so all applicants are expected to maintain fitness levels throughout the course.

The programme also requires written assignments, research, presentations and report writing and students will be expected to be well disciplined in managing their time, workload and standards. The course is designed to provide a realistic approach to potentially gaining a career within the uniformed public services or to build useful transferable skills and abilities applicable to employment in other industries.

This course forms the first year of the two yearLevel3ExtendedDiploma(seenextpage).Successfullycompletingthe90Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

One day practical, two days classroom and research based. The applicant will be expected to find themselves a work placement during the other two days of the week.

Structure

Units include:• Government, policies and the public

services• Team leadership in the uniformed

public services• Citizenship,contemporarysocietyand

the public services• Skills for water based outdoor and

adventurous activities• Skills for land based outdoor and

adventurous activities

• Physical preparation, health and fitness• Exercise, health and lifestyle.

In addition you will achieve the following qualifications:• First aid• Personal development for the outdoor

industry.

There will be an opportunity to gain National Governing Body Awards in kayaking and canoeing.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 of Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Apprenticeships.

• Public or Armed Services• Outdoor Activity Centres• Coastguard• Holiday Centres

• Sports / Leisure Centres• Schools, Colleges and

Universities• Youth Leadership.

Next Steps

Qualification: 90 Credit Diploma in Public Services

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORLevel 2 Diploma at Merit level including Level 2 functional skills English and maths.

You will be required to find a work placement. You will need an enthusiasm for outdoor adventure and sport and want a career in public services.

OR223UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICESLevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in

The Military Preparation course (MPC)isdesignedtoteachyouthe necessary skills to pass all the Tri-Service selection processes. You will achieve this through a variety of activities such as team building, military skills, fitness training and outdoor adventure pursuits.

This course will get you fit, help you work better in a team and give you the necessary skills to go through

the first stages of the armed forces training with maximum confidence and competence.

During the course you will get hands-on experience at a variety of camps and training venues and participate in a three day combat exercise run by the army. You will develop personally and socially, and learn skills transferable to other courses and careers.

18 weeks, 5 days per week at college. You will also have the opportunity to attend a one-week “Look at Life” course with the Army.

Structure

Units include:• Outdooradventure(navigation,kayaking,

climbingandpersonalandteamchallenges)• Expeditions• Army work experience• Military skills• Fitness training• Functional skills• First aid• Certificate in Personal Exercise and Nutrition.

Content

Careers

• Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Level 2 or 3• Diploma in Uniformed Public Services Level 2 or 3• Apprenticeships.

Further training to become:• Army Soldier• Merchant Navy Deck Officer• Police Officer• Prison Officer• RoyalAirForce(RAF)Airman/Airwoman.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Length: 18 weeks

Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Entry Requirements:Entry Level 3 English and maths.You will need a high level of enthusiasm for a career in the Armed Forces and enjoy outdoor adventure pursuits.

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This advanced two year course aims to help develop the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in the uniformed public services. If you are interested in a career in the Police, HM Customs & Excise, ProbationService,ArmedForces,Fire&Rescueservice,Immigration, or any public sector related job then this is the course for you. Managed and taught by experts with direct experience in the police, military and outdoor education, this qualification requires motivation and a good academic level of achievement as it also gives learners the opportunity to progress into higher education. The course is specifically designed to provide a balance between academic and ‘hands-

on’ and you will be expected to maintain and improve fitness levels throughout.

Along with developing your leadership, teambuilding and communication skills through adventurous activities, the programme requires written assignments and classroom work. The standards aim for students to become fully independent researchers, so you will need to be disciplined in your time management of assignments.

This course is designed to give a realistic approach to achieving a career within the uniformed public services.

One day practical and two days of classroom and research. You will be expected to find a work placement during the other two days whilst you are not at college.

Structure

During the first year of this course you will complete the unitsfortheLevel390CreditDiploma(seepreviouspage).

Year 2 units include: • Government policies and the public services• Team leadership in the uniformed public services• Citizenship,contemporarysocietyandthepublic

services• Team development in the public services• Physical preparation and fitness for the uniformed

public services• International perspectives for the uniformed public

services• Outdoor and adventurous expeditions• Skills for land based outdoor and adventurous

activities• Skills for water based outdoor and adventurous

activities

• Crime and its effects on society• Command and control in the uniformed public

services• Planning for and management of major incidents• Respondingtoemergencyserviceincidents• Uniformed public services employment• Communications and technology in uniformed

public services.

In addition you will achieve the following qualifications: • First aid• Personal development for the outdoor industry.

The course also includes nationally recognised additional qualifications in sports leadership and there will be an opportunity to gain National Governing Body (NGB)Awardsinkayakingandcanoeing(optional-costsapply).

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Foundation Degree / Higher Education• Apprenticeships.

• Public or Armed Services• Outdoor Activity Centres• Coastguard• Holiday Centres

• Sports / Leisure Centres• Schools, Colleges and Universities• Youth Leadership.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services

Length: Two years


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C including EnglishandmathsORaLevel2Diploma at Merit level including Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths.

You will be required to find a work placement. You will need a keen interest in outdoor adventure/sport/uniformed public services.

OR211UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICESLevel 3 Extended Diploma in

Do you enjoy learning through challenge and outdoor adventure? Then this is the course for you.

Take on the challenge to further develop your skills and knowledge by going on outdoor adventures on campus and in the local area. Learn a

wide range of outdoor activities and apply your training from the practical sessions to the classroom. Outdoor activities on this course include: kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, bouldering, abseiling, walking, campcraft and a camping expedition.

Three full days studying at college including one practical activities day.

Structure

Units include:• Land based and water based outdoor and

adventurous activities• Land based and water based outdoor and

adventurous activity leadership• Fitness for sport and exercise• Practical sports performance• Carrying out a sports-related project• The mind and sports performance• The sports performer in action• Training for personal fitness• Anatomy and physiology for sports performance• Work experience in the sports industry • Expedition experience.

You will also have the opportunity to gain the British Canoe Union 2 Star Award.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Diploma in Outdoor Adventure• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Apprenticeships.

• Sport Shop Assistant• Trainee Instructor• Outdoor Leisure Centre Assistant • Instructor.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC First Diploma in Sport

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades D/E or above including English and maths. You will need a keen interest and lots of enthusiasm for outdoor activities and activity leadership.

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The 90 Credit Diploma in Outdoor Adventure is suited to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys a practical approach to learning and is looking to progress into further education or employment. By specialising in outdoor and adventurous activities and coaching, this course is particularly suited to those who also aspire to work in the exciting sports/outdoor adventure industry.

The programme includes written assignments and classroom work alongside practicals,

so the ability to work to deadlines is crucial. There is also an opportunity to take part in expeditions and gain additional practical qualifications.

This course forms the first year of the two year Level3ExtendedDiploma(seeopposite).Successfully completing the 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

Units include:• Principles of anatomy and physiology in

sport• Physiology of fitness• Sports nutrition• Assessing risk in sport• Principles and practices in outdoor

adventure• Outdoor and adventurous activities• Skills for land based and water based

outdoor and adventurous activities• Work experience in sport.

Practical content includes climbing, mountain biking, caving, bush craft, navigation,paddlesport(kayaking&canoeing),ropescourse,archery,

orienteering(includingcompetitions),personaltraining(gym)andteamsports.

You will also have the potential opportunity to gain other Awards throughout the course (optional-costsapply):

• BCU/UKCC 1 or 2 Star Award• BCU/UKCCFoundationSafety&Rescue

(FSRT)• BCU/UKCC Level 1 Coach Training &

Assessment• Climbing Wall Award• RYASailingcourses• First Aid qualification• Mountain Biking Instructor Training &

Assessment(MIAS).

Content

Careers

• Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Foundation Degree / Higher Education• Apprenticeship.

• Outdoor Activity Instructor• Leisure Centre Instructor• Sports Coach• Armed Forces

• Fitness Instructor• Public Services• Youth Worker• Holiday parks.

Next Steps

Qualification: 90 Credit Diploma in Sport

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORLevel 2 Diploma at Merit level plus functional skills at Level 2.

You will need a proven enthusiasm and experience in outdoor adventure. You will be required to find a work placement.

OR219OUTDOOR ADVENTURELevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in

Do you want to work in the exciting world of sport and outdoor adventure? Do you enjoy a practical approach to learning? Are you looking for a course that will give you UCAS points to progress to university?

If you love outdoor adventure and see your future as motivating and encouraging others to take part in kayaking, canoeing, caving and more, then this Level 3 course focuses on providing you with the practical skills, theory and experience to prepare for a career in

the outdoor activity industry.Students will need to maintain appropriate levels of fitness throughout the course, work on teamwork and communication skills and participate in a wide range of practical activities.

The programme includes written assignments and classroom work alongside practicals, so the ability to work to deadlines is crucial. There is also an opportunity to take part in expeditions and gain additional practical qualifications.

Year 1: During the first year of this course you will complete the units for theLevel390CreditDiploma(seeopposite).

Year 2:• Equipment and facilities for

outdoor and adventurous activities• Sports coaching, leading land

based outdoor and adventurous activities

• Leading water based outdoor and adventurous activities

• Outdoor and adventurous activities

• Alternative pursuits for outdoor adventure

• Leadership in sport.

The course includes the following additional qualifications:• British Canoe Union

Paddlepower Award.

Practical content includes:• Climbing• Mountain biking• Caving• Navigation• Paddlesport(kayaking&

canoeing)• Ropescourse• Archery• Orienteering(including

competitions)• Personaltraining(gym)• Team sports.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Professional Outdoor Instructor• Apprenticeship• Higher Education.

• Public Services• Youth work

• Leisure Centres and Holiday Parks.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

Length: Two years


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORLevel 2 Diploma at Merit level plus Functional Skills at Level 2.You will need a proven enthusiasm and experience in outdoor adventure. You will be required to find a work placement.

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Dream of spending your summer working abroad, instructing others how to participate in outdoor adventure activities? This course could make your dream a reality. Most of our successful students on this course become paid instructors at outdoor adventure centres in the UK or overseas.

Most of your learning takes place outside of the classroom with an emphasis on practical work to develop leadership skills, organisational abilities and land

and water based activities. From Easter the course continues in the workplace at an outdoor adventure centre in the UK or France where you will be employed on the same conditions as other staff, whilst gaining an invaluable season leading outdoor adventure.

This course is ideal for those who want to start an instructing career in outdoor adventure. It also offers a constructive option for students taking a year out before entering Higher Education.

24 weeks at Kingston Maurward plus 14 weeks working in an outdoor adventure centre.

Structure

Units include:• Preparing and running activities,

both land and water based• HSE first aid at work

qualification• HighRopesLeadersAward• Expedition experience• BCU coastal tidal planning and

navigation

• BCU UKCC Level 1 Certificate in coaching paddlesport

• BCU Foundation safety and rescue training

• BCU 3 Star in sea kayak/river/canoe, depending on ability (additionalcostsapply).

Content

Careers

• Advanced Apprenticeship• Level 3 Diplomas in Outdoor Adventure.

• Employment in the UK / overseas• Outdoor Leisure Centre Instructor

• Instructing in schools• Outdoor Activity Instructor.

Next Steps

Qualification: Diploma for Outdoor Learning

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, including EnglishandmathsORLevel2Diploma at Merit level or above.EitherBCU2StarorRYALevel2Dinghy Sailing.

You will need to have enthusiasm, a reasonable level of experience in a range of outdoor pursuits and a proven commitment to working with young people as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a group.

You must be 18 years old by 1st April 2016.

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INSTRUCTOR Are you a sports enthusiast who is looking to develop a career in the sport and fitness industries?

This course allows students to gain a wide range of knowledge

and experience in exercise, fitness coaching and sports leadership. A combination of theory and practical units will give you an understanding of the different industries available to you.

Three days per week with the opportunity of joining the Wednesday sporting fixtures. You will be expected to find a work placement during the other two days of the week.

Structure

Units include:• Fitness for sport• Anatomy and physiology for sport and exercise• Practical sport• Training for personal fitness• Leading sports activities• Lifestyle and wellbeing• The mind and sports performance• Sports performer in action• Work experience.

Plus:• Daily professional football coaching• Entry in the British Colleges’ Football Leagues• Functional skills• First aid qualification• Coachingandfitnessqualifications(optional-

extracost).

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Fitness• Apprenticeship.

• Health and Fitness Industries• Sports Coach• Personal Trainer• Dietician• Fitness Instructor• Gym Instructor• Leisure Centre Operations• Health Centre Worker.

Next Steps

Qualification: Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades D/E or above, including English and maths.A keen interest in sport and fitness is essential.

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Ideal for the sport enthusiast who is keen to participate in a variety of sports whilst studying coaching and fitness at a higher level.

This advanced qualification is designed to develop your understanding of coaching, fitness and sports development. You will learn about the body in sport, exercise and fitness and preparing for working in the industry, as well as developing occupational skills such as teamwork, effective communication and problem solving.

You will gain the skills and expertise to pursue a career in sport and exercise science, coaching, fitness or development. It also provides an appropriate background for those who want to progress to courses in Higher Education. This course forms the first year of the two year Level 3 ExtendedDiploma(seeopposite).

Successfully completing the 90 Credit Diploma will allow you to fast track directly into the second year of the Level 3 Extended Diploma and complete a higher qualification.

Threedaysperweek(mixofpracticalandtheorysessions)withtheopportunity of joining the Wednesday sporting fixtures. You will be expected to find a work placement during the other two days.

Structure

Units include:• Anatomy and physiology• Physiology of fitness• Assessing risk in sport• Fitness training and

programming• Sports coaching• Fitness testing• Practical sport• Current issues in sport• Exercise, health and lifestyle• Work experience.

Plus:• Entry in the British Colleges’

Football Leagues• Daily professional football

coaching• Functional Skills• First aid qualification.

Option(atadditionalcost):• Coaching and fitness

qualifications.

Content

Careers

• Year 2 of the Level 3 Extended Diploma • Apprenticeship• Higher Education - Fitness / Coaching Degree.

• Sports Coach• Personal Trainer• Dietician• Fitness Instructor

• Gym Instructor• Sports Physiotherapist• Leisure Centre Operator• Health Centre Operator.

Next Steps

Qualification: 90 Credit Diploma in Sport

Length: One year


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at grades A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORFirst Diploma at Merit level plus Functional Skills at Level 2. You will also be expected to find a work placement.

OR226SPORT & FITNESSLevel 3 90 Credit Diploma in

This in-depth two year programme will develop your coaching and instructing skills whilst giving you a sound and concise knowledge of sport and exercise science.

Offering the ideal mix between practical and academic learning, it will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and investigate

a wide range of subjects including science and physiology, nutrition, sports injuries and the lifestyle of the athlete.

This course links closely with the sports and fitness industries to help advise and prepare you for your first steps into your chosen career.

Three days per week with the opportunity of joining Wednesday sporting fixtures. You will be expected to find a work placement during the other two days.

Structure

During the first year of this course you will complete the units for the Level390CreditDiploma(seeopposite).

Year 2 units include: • Current issues in sport• Practical sport• Sports coaching• Sports development• Instructing physical activity• Exercise for specific groups• Rules,regulationsandofficiating• Organising sports events• Sports legacy development.

Plus:• Entry in the British Colleges’

Football Leagues• Daily football coaching• Functional Skills• First aid qualification.

Optional(atadditionalcost):• Coaching and fitness

qualifications• Level 2 Gym Instructing

qualification.

Content

Careers

• Apprenticeship• Degree course in Sport Development, Coaching or Fitness• Further coaching qualifications.

• Sports Coach• Personal Trainer• Dietician• Fitness Instructor

• Gym Instructor• Leisure Centre Operator• Health Centre Operator.

Next Steps

Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development,Coaching&Fitnesspathway)

Length: Two years


Entry Requirements:Four GCSEs at Grade A*-C, includingEnglishandmathsORLevel 2 Diploma at Merit level plus Functional Skills at Level 2.

You will need enthusiasm and a keen interest in sport.

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The Intermediate Active Leisure and Learning Apprenticeship is for those who wish to gain a broad, but solid foundation to allow them to follow a career in the outdoor sector or in the active leisure sector as fitness activity leaders and coaches.

In the outdoors, roles will tend to be working withstraightforwardgroupsinlesshazardousactivities, often in controlled environments.

In active leisure, roles will tend to be more of a community focus, and apprentices tend to be employed as activity leaders or sports coaches in community sports centres.

Intermediate - three options:

Leisure Operations: Prepare equipment and facilities for activities, work within a team, promote customer care and ensure health & safety is monitored.

Activity Leadership: Lead and instruct activity sessions safely.

Instructing Exercise and Fitness: Provide fitness instruction to clients, support clients throughout fitness programmes working safely.

Advanced - three options:

Advanced Fitness: Progress your experiences from the fitness instructor towards experience in nutrition, weight management and medically referred clients.

Leisure Management: Experience at management level withresponsibilities(e.g.promotinghealthandsafetyanddevelopingtheimprovementofcustomerservices).

Outdoor Programmes: Management and leadership roles in outdoor recreation, outdoor education or outdoor development.

Content

Careers

Intermediate-NVQ3AdvancedApprenticeshipAdvanced - Degree / Foundation Degree, management role in the leisure industry.

• Leisure and Sports Manager• Sports Player• Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials• Fitness Instructor• Outdoor Instructor• Sports and Leisure Assistant

Next Steps

Qualification: NVQCertificateinActivityLeadership/NVQCertificatein Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being Operational Services (Intermediate)orNVQDiplomainOutdoorProgrammes/NVQDiploma in Leisure Management (Advanced).

Entry Requirements:You will need a keen interest in a career in this subject, be willing to learn new skills and undertake practical tasks.

GCSEs including English or Functional Skills are desirable.


ACTIVE LEISURE & LEARNINGIntermediate & Advanced Apprenticeships in

This qualification is perfect for those who already work or aspire to work in a physical education and school sport setting as it is specifically designed to provide a greater understanding of programmes of study for physical education, the national curriculum and the environment in which they will be operating.

Units include:• Communication and professional relationships

with children, young people and adults• Schools as organisations• Understand child and young person development• Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of

children and young people• Support assessment for learning• Plan a physical education and school sport

programme• Deliver a physical education and school sport

programme• Reviewthedeliveryofaphysicaleducationand

school sport programme• Organise and lead a sports event or competition• Preparing for the mentoring role• Support gifted and talented learners• Facilitate community-based sport and physical

activity.

Content

Careers

• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools .

• HigherLevelTeachingAssistant(HLTA)• TeachingAssistant(TA)• Sports Development Officer• Sports Coach• VolunteerorLeader.

Next Steps

Qualification: NVQDiplomainSupportingtheDelivery of Physical Education and School Sport

Entry Requirements:Level 2 Physical Education or sport relatedqualificationORGCSEin Physical Education Grade 1-3. Functional Skills at Level 2.

You will need a keen interest in and lots of enthusiasm for outdoor activities and activity leadership.You will be required to find suitable, relevant employment.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION &Advanced Apprenticeship in

SCHOOL SPORT


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Are you aged 16-18?CoursesleadingtoaqualificationareFREEforBritishcitizens,aged under 19 years on 31 August in the academic year you start your course.* However, there may be some additional costs for clothing/kit and trips depending on your course. If you can prove that you meet one of the following, you can apply to the Bursary Fund for extra help towards the cost of transport, food, equipment or childcare. • Your household level of income is under £20,000 per year• You are in care or a ‘care leaver’ • You are receiving Income Support/Universal Credit• You are receiving Employment Support Allowance in the

Work-RelatedActivityGroup• You were in receipt of free school meals in Year 11 – in which

case you will receive a free college meal**

Aged over 19?Students aged 19 and over will be liable for tuition fees unless they are eligible for fee remission. The fee for a full-time course in 2014/15 was £1500. This is subject to change each year and 2015/16 fees have not been finalised at the time of going to print, please visit www.kmc.ac.uk for updates.FeeremissioniscurrentlyavailabletomostUK/EEAcitizensaged19-23 as follows:

• You do not already have a full Level 2 qualification (fiveGCSEsA-Corequivalent)

• You do not already have a full Level 3 qualification (twoALevelsorequivalent)

• You receive Employment and Support Allowance in the Work-RelatedActivityGroup

• You receive one of the following state benefits: Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Income Support or Council Tax Benefit and want to enter employment and need skills training to do so.

Please note that there are some exceptions – including the Channel Islands, Isle of Man

Aged 24 or over?Students aged 24 and over will be liable for tuition fees unless they are eligible for fee remissions. Fees for full-time courses for anyone aged over 24 are available at interview. Those applying forLevel3courseswillbeabletoapplyforthe24+AdvancedLearning Loan. These loans are non-means-tested and you won’t have to pay anything back until you earn more than £21,000 a year. For further details visit: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/how-to-claim

Are you an international student?International students are considered as those who are applying fromoutsidetheEUandEEA(exceptIceland,LichtensteinandNorway).InternationalStudentswillneedtopassthenewTier4maintenance test where they will need to show that they have the full amount of the cost of their chosen course in their bank account at least 28 days before applying for their visa. Further information, forms and how to complete them can be found at www.gov.uk

How to PayFor your convenience, you can pay in a number of ways:

• Debit/Creditcard(NotAmericanExpressorDinersClub)• Cash(inpersononly-pleasedonotpost!)• Chequeorpostalorders(madepayabletoKingston

MaurwardCollege).

If you are aged 19 or over, you will be asked to pay a deposit † when you are offered a place on your course. The remaining balance is paid on your enrolment day.

All our prices are reviewed each year and any revised costs may apply in your second or third year. If you are experiencing any financial difficulty that may cause you to withdraw from you course, please talk to your tutor or Student Services before making any decisions. Got a question? Call our Courses Helpline: 01305 215215

Instalment OptionThere is an option to pay in three equal instalments. A deposit is due upon offer, followed by three equal instalments in September, October and November. All instalment arrangements are subject to a non-refundable £10 administration fee, and if you have to withdraw from your course before the expected start date, all outstanding instalments remain payable.

Refundswillbegivenonlyif:

• We have to cancel the course• We have to make a change to the time or location and you

are no longer able to attend • In exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of our Principal.

The College reserves the right, by giving notice to the student at any time before the start of their course, to increase the course fee to reflect any cost increase that is beyond our control. This could include any significant increase in the operating costs or materials, or failure by the student to provide accurate information. This could also be due to changes in Government education funding. For more information about sources of financial help, visit www.gov.uk

* For 2015/16 the academic year is 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2016. For Welsh, Scottish, Irish and EU students please call our Admissions team on 01305 215215 for further fee information.

**For students who were at school in 2013/14 and who received free school meals (FSM),therewillbeafreecollegemealavailableeachdaythestudentisscheduledforcollegeattendance(includingtripsandalsoworkexperienceplacementdaysintermtime).Youwillneedtoshowyouarestilleligible(undersameprovisionsasLocalAuthority)andbecheckedbytheEFA(governmenteducationfundingagency)against the FSM database.

† This is subject to confirmation of course fees and will be a reasonable proportion of the total price.

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getting to college

Need to speak to us?You can talk to our advisors in person, make an application for transport, and discuss finance arrangements during your interview day.

Alternatively, contact our Admissions Manager [email protected] 215032

Kingston Maurward College is centrally situated in the heartof Dorset with dedicated subsidised bus services arrivingdirectly onto the campus.

We provide an extensive network of buses and minibuses from most major areas in Dorset including Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Yeovil, Weymouth and Portland, Shaftesbury and Sherborne. We also offer services from the Somerset and Wiltshire border. They run five days a week during term time, arriving at 9am and leaving at 5pm. There is also a public bus service that runs from Dorchester South train station on a daily basis. For more details, please contact the courses helpline on 01305 215215

By BusWhy not cycle to college? – keep fit, save some moneyand help the environment. For an alternative cycle route from Dorchester that avoids having to cross the A35, you can turn right 300 metres past Grey’s Bridge and follow the bridleway along the water meadows to the rear of the college campus.

By Bike

The campus is just off the A35 that runs past Dorchester. It is approximately 20 minutes from Weymouth and 30 minutes from Poole. For those using Sat Nav, use the postcode DT2 8PX. We have plenty of free parking on campus - please just remember to stick to the speed limits!

By Road

The nearest stations are Dorchester West – serving Yeovil, Bristol and Bath, and Dorchester South - serving Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Southampton. It is about a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive to the College.

By Train

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DisclaimerEvery care has been taken to ensure the informationcontained within this courses guide is accurate at the timeof publication. However, changes to courses offering andavailable facilities may have to occur from time to time andchanges of circumstance may result in course cancellationor alteration. The College reserves the right to introducechanges to the information supplied, including withdrawal,relocation or restructure of a course at any time before orduring a student’s admission. Fees, available grants andremissions may also be subject to change. For the latestdetails please visit our website which is updated regularlyto reflect any amends or updates.

Equal OpportunitiesAt Kingston Maurward College we believe that everyone,regardless of whether they are on College premises oraway from them, have the right to be valued as individualsand have the equality of opportunity regardless of race,colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, disability, sexualorientation, religion or belief, marital status, or age, andthat they will not be disadvantaged by any conditions orrequirements that cannot be shown to be justified.Some students may need additional support in order topursue their course, and the College seeks to provide thiswherever possible. We like to think that the students play anactive role with the staff in supporting equal opportunitiesby treating everybody with respect and in reportingdiscriminatory behaviour. The College wishes to ensure itcomplies with the requirements of The Code of practice forFurtherandHigherEducation(EqualityAct2010).

Come and see the College and get all the information you need about choosing the right course for you. There’s no need to book.

We take applications on the day – secure your place early for September 2015.

Thursday 16th October 2014 5.30-8pmSunday 2nd November 2014 10am-1pmThursday 4th December 2014 5.30-8pmSunday 1st February 2015 10am-1pmSunday 8th March 2015 10am-1pmThursday 23rd April 2015 5.30-8pm

Course Information Open Day and Country Fair

Sunday 14 June 2015

Putthisdateinyourdiary!OuramazingOpenDay in June is the perfect opportunity to see all our academies in action and get some first hand experience of what you will be studying.

All students with an offer of a course place for September 2015 receive free tickets.*

*16s and under are free. Each student with an offer of a study place receives 2 free adult tickets

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General Enquiries: 01305 215000

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Website: www.kmc.ac.uk

Address: Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY

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