North Hertfordshire College - Full Time Course Guide 2014 - 2015

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Your guide to qualifications Link LoUnGe student crew Real life Learning Gazelle enterprise and entrepreneurshipcourse Guideour centRes the Da Vinci studio schoolsmoney mAtteRstravelIntroducing the student’s Unionenrichmentsupport While you studyMy aPPLIcAtIonHoW to APPLY

A Level 12 Access to Higher education 14

Animal care 16

Art, Design and Media 20

travel and tourism 128

Beauty and Holistic therapies 28

Peter jones enterprise academy 46

caterinG and Hospitality 48

childhood studies 54

computing and It 60

construction 68

criminology 76

Dance 78

engineering 80

Fashion and Merchandising 84

Gcse 88

Hairdressing 90

Health and social care 96

Motor Vehicle 100

Music 104

Performing And production Arts 108

Public services 114

science 116

sport 122

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Your Guide to qualifiCations

YoUR GUIDe to QUALIFIcAtIonsnorth Hertfordshire College offers qualifications ranging from entry level to level 5. our tutors and advisors will help you decide which level of study is most appropriate for you, based on your previous qualifications and experience.

if you have not yet taken an exam, or are awaiting examination results, we will base your level of study on your predicted grades. this is subject to change however, and if you do not achieve the grades required, or achieve higher grades than expected, we can adjust your level of study accordingly.

learning at level 1 is about activities that mostly relate to everyday situations and may be linked to job competence.

learning at level 2 involves building knowledge and skills in relation to an area of work or a subject area, and is appropriate for many job roles.

level 4 qualifications include specialist learning that focuses on entering employment. learning at level 4 is designed for students looking to enter employment upon completion or are looking to advance on to a level 5 programme in Higher education.

level 5 qualifications focus on the student’s ability to study subjects in depth, and critically, to gain an advanced understanding. learning at this level involves the demonstration of high levels of knowledge, where the knowledge gained can be applied to specific job roles. level 5 courses at nHC are Higher national diplomas and foundation degrees.

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these qualifications focus on fundamental knowledge and skills, and the ability to apply learning to everyday situations under direct guidance or supervision.

learning at level 3 involves obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. it is appropriate for people wishing to go to university, for working independently, or in some areas supervising and training others in their field of work.

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stUDent cReWstudent Crew provides all nHC students with the opportunity to earn money working for the college or with external companies whilst studying. as well as earning money, members of student Crew will gain valuable work skills and experience that will stand out when applying for employment or university places.

It pays to study at NHC – you CaN earN up to £2,500 per year wItH studeNt Crew.

in the 2012/2013 academic year: over 200 students became members of student Crew over 26,000 hours worked by student Crew

We have a wide range of job vacancies requiring a whole host of different skills. Here are just some of the opportunities that nHC student Crew members have taken advantage of:

Made: tHe entrepreneur festival: sHeffielda team of student Crew members travelled to sheffield for Made: the entrepreneur festival. over fifty members of student Crew were in attendance, and assisted with hosting and provided event support for this high profile festival.

studio HatCHacross the entire academic year, a number of students working with student Crew have put their design skills to work with studio Hatch, a creative design agency working out of the studio. in addition, students have worked in sales and web design for both internal and external clients, gaining some fantastic work experience as well as earning money.

Costa Coffeea number of nHC students have trained as Costa Coffee Baristas and work regular shifts at Costa Coffee in nHC’s Goldsmith Centre.

sHine nHC valetinG CentrenHC students have been trained to provide professional standard car wash and valeting services, working at shine valeting Centre at the Hitchin Centre and stevenage skills Centre.

nHC roadsHoWsstudent Crew took on the task of hitting the streets in the local community, offering information and guidance to the public on courses available at nHC. student Crew members run roadshows throughout the entire summer holidays, sharing their knowledge of the college and championing nHC.

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throughout your study at nHC, we will strive to provide opportunities to gain work experience, acquire industry contacts, and boost work-based skills. We believe that applying the knowledge gained in college into the work place will provide a more rounded learning experience, and gives students the motivation, confidence, and ability to not only find jobs, but to create them as well.

activities throughout the year will include employer visits, guest speakers, work placements, sponsored assignments, jobs fairs, employability workshops and enterprise challenges plus much more.

CoMMunitY projeCtsBy working in partnership with local authorities and skills agencies, nHC hopes to create opportunities for students to work on community projects. past projects include stage technicians working at knebworth park, photography students capturing the opening of Howard Gardens, and catering and hospitality students performing on stage at letchworth food festival.

loCal eMploYersnHC continues to reach out to local employers to create opportunities for students to gain work experience. We are eager to work with local businesses not only to create jobs for our students, but also to meet the training needs of employers. in addition, by working with employers, nHC can identify market trends and mould our courses around this information to provide the best possible employment opportunities for students.

Careers adviCe and GuidanCeour careers advice and guidance team can help you to plan your next step once you’ve completed your course, whether it’s choosing another course to progress on to, help with university applications, or applying for a job.

You can book an appointment with our careers advice and guidance team by emailing [email protected].

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ReAL LIFe LeARnInGBy moving into a more entrepreneurial learning environment, students are encouraged to gain work experience when possible throughout the college. throughout the year, a number of opportunities are opened up to students to work with college departments, offering support and assistance, as well as gaining a valuable insight into a live working environment.


students gain fitness instruction and personal training qualifications along with valuable experience on their Cv by working and learning at fit4less gym in stevenage.

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students earn money to support their studies whilst gaining a professional valeting qualification.

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students from across the college utilise their individual skills, working together to host a range of different events.

www.invite.nhc.ac.uk

students work with the college’s own marketing department on photography, video and graphic design projects.

run by our former hairdressing students and those who are studying for higher level and salon management qualifications, enhance Hair salon enables level 2 and level 3 students to gain experience within a real working salon environment.

www.enhance.nhc.ac.uk

run by our former beauty and holistic therapy students and those who are studying for higher level and salon management qualifications, energise Beauty salon enables level 2 and level 3 students to gain experience within a real working salon environment.

www.energise.nhc.ac.uk

fully equipped with our industry standard stage lighting and sound equipment, our students host regular productions throughout the year.

www.cfa.nhc.ac.uk

under the direction of our Head Chef and visiting chefs, our students prepare and serve lunch and dinner as well as host theme evenings.

www.indulge.nhc.ac.uk


GAzeLLeWe are proud to be a member of the Gazelle Colleges Group.

the Gazelle Colleges Group was created in 2011 by five founder colleges, including north Hertfordshire College. the aim of the Gazelle Colleges Group is to work towards the transformation of the group’s colleges through enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Gazelle aims to provide an opportunity to engage with established entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs and innovators and to bring that experience into the heart of further education.

the Gazelle Colleges Group combines the exceptional experience of entrepreneurs who have succeeded in business with leaders in the further education and wider public sector. they believe that in the current global economic climate it is vital to foster a new generation of social and commercial entrepreneurs; people who can add value to communities, bring innovation to existing businesses and who can create their own employment with confidence and ambition.

further education colleges will play an integral role in achieving this goal, but they must be prepared to make the changes needed to deliver a different outcome for students in the 21st century workplace.

find out more at www.nhc.ac.uk/gazelle


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Market Maker competitionstudents develop a business idea within groups and then showcase their idea at the institute of directors in london during Global entrepreneurship week.

Pantrepreneurshipa student competition, in partnership with social entrepreneur Ben ramsden and pants to poverty. the winning team takes an extraordinary trip to india to work with the farmers and their families who produce the fair-trade products for pants to poverty.

MADe: the entrepreneur Festivalstudents from nHC attended Made festival in sheffield, the largest entrepreneurial festival in Britain. over 3000 guests attended the two day festival, which hosted a number of high profile business people and entrepreneurs, including rt Hon dr vince Cable Mp, peter jones CBe, julie Meyer, lord Bilimoria CBe and kanya king MBe.

startUp Britain Bus tourthe startup Britain tour Bus visited the stevenage Centre, bringing a team of entrepreneurs, business authors and experts to visit both students at north Hertfordshire College and members of the public interested in setting up their own business.

the tour was organised by enterprise campaign startup Britain and sponsored by the Gazelle Colleges Group, and delivered information about the £82m startup loans scheme.

entrepreneurs were on hand to offer their advice and guidance to students who were interested in taking up a start up loan to further their business ideas.

WHat does tHis Mean for our students?Being a member of the Gazelle Colleges Group creates new and exciting opportunities for students to ‘learn by doing’ and gain not only technical and industry specific skills, but general business and enterprise knowledge as well. this is acquired by curriculum areas set up work experience opportunities with industry, on a regional and national basis.

a number of new industry relationships have already been set up through the Gazelle Colleges Group, and the college is continually enhancing and enriching the curriculum and students’ learning experiences through new partnerships with local employers.


tHe BiG student neWs takeoverstudents worked on their own unique marketing campaign ideas to promote the college to future students in the summer of 2013.

after pitching their ideas to a panel of judges from archant newspaper Group, a team of twelve was assembled to take on roles in design, photography, editorial, journalism, social media, advertising, and sales.

the students attended three mentoring sessions with industry experts from archant, before attending the offices of the Comet for two weeks. after a week of learning, the students got to work producing their own newspaper, which featured a large number of articles and photographs, as well as a new design and new masthead. in addition, the students took over the website, writing up stories for the website, and creating the nHC zone – a dedicated space to create a blog and keep readers up to date with the students’ work.

the Big student news takeover edition of the Comet newspaper was released on 23rd May 2013.

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enteRPRIse AnD entRePReneURsHIPas part of the Gazelle Colleges Group, north Hertfordshire College aims to embed an entrepreneurial culture within the college by giving students the opportunity to develop enterprising ideas and entrepreneurial skills. north Hertfordshire College is focused on creating an entrepreneurial learning environment, in which students are encouraged to become wealth and job creators.

this entrepreneurial culture is introduced into the college through a flexible learning curriculum which includes real work experience, open learning environments, the latest technologies which aid learning, attendance of entrepreneurial events, and working with and learning from business mentors, the Gazelle entrepreneurs.

find out more at www.nhc.ac.uk/enterprise

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tHe BiG student Hotel takeoverCatering and Hospitality students took over the running of the restaurant and banqueting hall at the Hotel novotel stevenage on 16th and 17th May 2013.

stuart dunlop, Head of Curriculum explained: “the students who study a range of level 1, 2 and 3 professional cookery and food and beverage supervision courses have been able to put the skills they learn at college into a large commercial setting.

“the novotel staff have really stepped back and allowed the students to take over the front of house, bar and kitchen, catering for lunch both days as well as an evening function on both nights. the students worked in pairs and as individuals prior to the takeover to design menus for the evening functions, which were judged by members of novotel staff who then chose elements from each to form the final evening menus.”

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We are pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive suite of a level course subjects through renaissance, our sixth form consortium with the thomas alleyne academy, da vinci studio school of science and engineering and the da vinci studio school of Creative enterprise.

a level study is a great preparation for both university and the world of work. students can look forward to studying in a friendly atmosphere with excellent facilities and resources. tutorials are an integral part of the as and a level programme and as such each full-time student is allocated a personal tutor who will monitor their academic progress and offer advice and guidance to help them achieve the best possible results. all students will undertake employability skills and enrichment activities and receive guidance on opportunities in higher education and employment.

students study four as levels in their first year from our wide range of subjects available, and typically study three of those subjects in their second year at a2 level

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oUR stUDents AcHIeVeD A 100% sUccess RAte In 2013!!!“

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kieran returned to education to change career direction, achieving fantastic A grades in Biology, chemistry and Maths, and an A* in his extended Project Qualification, he is now studying Marine Biology at southampton University.

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•Anthropology •Biology •BusinessStudies •Chemistry •Communicationand Culture •ComputerScience •DramaandTheatre •EnglishLanguageand literature •EnglishLiterature •FilmStudies •French •Geography •History •Law •MathematicsandFurther Mathematics •MediaStudies •Physics •ProductDesign •Psychology •Sociology

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can apply for a wide range of university courses and apprenticeships, as well as looking for employment. progression onto the second year of study is dependent on successful achievement at as level.

Course duration2 years

Course loCationthe thomas alleyne academy

entry requirementsa minimum of 5 GCses at grade C or above, including english and maths. please note some subjects require a grade B or above.


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Access to He 24+ advanCed learning loans available with this Course.see Page 145 for more details

access to Higher education courses are one year fast-track programmes designed to prepare students for university study. access courses are for students who usually do not have formal qualifications but have commitment, motivation and drive to progress onto higher education degree programmes.

open to students aged 19 years or over, it provides a direct progression onto degree study, with the ultimate aim of a career in midwifery, radiology, paramedics, social work, physiotherapy, teaching, journalism, media, computing or other opportunities in the academic world of either humanities or history.

all students undertake core skills in english, maths, information technology and professional development. in addition students can follow one of the following pathways:

•HealthandScience(FS004) •HumanitiesandSocialScienceProfessions(FS203) •Journalism,MediaandCommunications(FS045) •ComputingandBusiness(FS007) •CreativeEnterprises(TBA)

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this one year fast-track programme is open to students aged 19 and over. it is designed to provide the skills and confidence for those wishing to progress onto a level 3 course or for individuals who wish to develop their employability opportunities. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Developingpersonal study skills •Understandingand using number • Improvingpunctuation and grammar •Wordprocessing software •Buildingacareer portfolio

Course duration1 year

Course loCationstevenage Centre

entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course; however students must have an appropriate numeracy and literacy skill level. a high level of motivation and commitment is required due to the rigorous demands and intensive nature of this course.

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diploMa in aCCess to HiGHer eduCation (tBC)



entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course; however students must have an appropriate numeracy and literacy skill level. a high level of motivation and commitment is required due to the rigorous demands and intensive nature of this course.



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Course loCationCentre for the arts

entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements for this course.

on this course, students will learn how to care for a range of domestic animals. students will learn the following skills:

•Howtosafelyhandlesmallanimals •Howtorecognisehousingandbeddingforsmall animals •Howtorecognisedifferenttypesandbreedsof animals •Studyandresearchskills •Communicationandnumeracyskills

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in animal Care or a level 2 diploma in another care related subject.


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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above including english and maths.

this is a practical course on which students will learn about different types of animals’ health and welfare requirements. students will also gain an understanding of animal biology and undertake work experience within the animal care industry. students will learn the following skills:

•Maintaininganimal accommodation •Practicalanimalfeeding •Theprinciplesofanimal behaviour and handling •Contributetothecareof exotic animals •Functionalskillsin english, maths and iCt

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 3 extended diploma in animal Management or look for employment within the animal care industry.

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“I worked with the birds, in the farmyard, and with animals like camels, alpaca, AnD zebra in the paddocks.”

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including english, maths and science.

on this course, students will learn the wide range of skills required to work within the animal care industry. students will have the opportunity to undertake units from the following options:

•Theprinciplesofanimalbiology •Animalanatomyandphysiology •Animalhandlingandmonitoringanimalfeeding •Principlesofanimalnutrition •Principlesofanimalnursing •Understandandinterpretinganimalbehaviourand communication •Animalwelfareandbreeddevelopment •Petstoredesignandanimalmanagement •Exoticanimalhealthandhusbandry •Wildlifemanagementandrehabilitation •Doggroomingandtraining

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can apply for a range of animal care related university courses or look employment within the animal care industry.

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Winner of the Big student news takeover and a three month journalism internship at the comet newspaper.

“the whole experience was amazing, I’ve learnt a lot and this is definitely a job I’d like to do in the future.”


students have to opportunity to gain paid work on live projects alongside the college’s own marketing department as part of studio Hatch.


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entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements required for this course.

this course is designed as an introduction to a range of disciplines which come within the arts and crafts creative industries.

students will study a number of different art and craft subjects including:

•Drawing/markmaking •Mediaandmaterials investigation •Photography •Printmaking •Animation •2Dand3Dexploration

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto a level 2 course or look for employment.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grades d-G, including english.

When you watch television, listen to the radio, see a film, read a magazine or enjoy an animation, the people involved in bringing these products to you all work under the umbrella of media production.

this course is aimed at giving students the opportunity to experience what it would be like to work in the industry. throughout the year students will learn the practical skills of production and work on their own creative ideas, often in production crews. students will be taught a variety of skills including:

•Digitalphotography •Videoproduction •Audioproduction •Lighting •Animation •Editingandproductionsoftware

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, can progress to the level 3 extended diploma in Creative Media production, interactive Media, or look for employment within the creative industries.

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Course duration 2 years


entry requirements5 GCses at grades a-C or a level 2 diploma, and a strong portfolio of work.

this course gives students the opportunity to learn through real life projects and explore ideas using experimental techniques. students will have the opportunity to study a variety of skills including:

•Fashionandtextiles •Photography •Graphicdesign •Sculpture •Productdesign •Paintinganddrawing

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto university to study a range of multi-disciplinary degrees from 3d model making, graphic design, photography to fine art and many other options. employment opportunities include junior designer, fine art practice and photographic practice.

extended diploMa in art and desiGn - desiGn Crafts (tBC)


Course loCationda vinci studio school of Creative enterprise (letchworth)

entry requirements5 GCses at grade C and above including maths and english and a strong portfolio of work.

this course is based at the da vinci studio school of Creative enterprise. students will develop practical skills such as drawing and painting and will learn how to design and make objects. students will be introduced to the main aspects of 2d and 3d art which includes the use of design technology. students will complete five core units:

•Visualrecording •Materialstechniquesand processes • Ideasandconcepts •Communication •Contextualinfluence

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students will be able to progress onto university study in a related subject area.


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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above (one of which must be an art and design related subject). students will also need to show a portfolio of work at the interview.

students will develop skills within a variety of disciplines as well as taking part in live projects, competitions and the arts awards. students will be taught a variety of skills which will include:

•Paintinganddrawing•Printmaking•Textiles•Media–Film•Photography•Ceramics•3Dmakingprocesses

– wood, metal and plastics

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto one of our level 3 courses, look for employment or find an apprenticeship within the creative industries.







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entry requirements5 GCses at grade C and above including maths and english and a strong portfolio of work.

this course is based at the da vinci studio school of Creative enterprise. students will gain an understanding and the skills required to work in the broadcast, digital and print-based creative media sectors. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Pre-productiontechniques •Communicationskills •Researchtechniques •Acreativemediaproductionmanagementproject •Workingtoabrief •Criticalapproachestocreativemediaproducts •Understandingthecreativemediasector •Producingprint-basedmedia

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students will be able to progress onto university study in a related subject area.

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entry requirements5 GCses at grade C and above including maths and english and a strong portfolio of work/showreel.

the course is aimed at giving students the opportunity to experience what it would be like to work in the media industry.

students could find themselves making a music video, a film, radio drama, running a radio station, learning about a favourite director or how to take great photographs, to name a few.

the media department is very well resourced with state of the art professional equipment and software. students will learn how to use the following:

•Digitalvideocameras •Soundboomandriflemics •Digitalaudiorecords •AppleMacs •Radiosuite •DigitalSLRcameras •Lighting–redheads •Editingandproductionsoftware

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful competition of this course, students can progress onto university courses such as film, tv and radio production, journalism, scriptwriting and animation. students can also look for employment within the media industry.

extended diploMa in GrapHiC desiGn (fC036)



entry requirements5 GCses at grades a-C or a level 2 diploma at Merit, and a strong portfolio of work.

this course will help students develop skills to establish yourself as a Graphic designer. students will have the opportunity to study:

• Industrysoftware •Conceptualdesign •Advertising •Typography • Illustration •Packagingdesign •Editorialdesign •Corporateidentity

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto study at university or employment opportunities including junior designer, freelance designer, web designer and commercial operators.

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extended diploMa in interaCtive Media (fC146)



entry requirements5 GCses at grades a-C or a level 2 diploma and a strong portfolio of work/showreel.

interactive media includes all digital and online media, including computer games, video and animation, ebooks and magazines, 3d modelling and apps. on the course students will study:

•Webauthoring •Animation • Interactivemediaproduction •Graphiccommunication •Movingimageproducts •ePubpublishingforiPad/Kindle •3Dmodellingforvisualisation/gamesproduction

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto study at university or employment opportunities including junior designer, interactive media designer, runner, web designer, desktop publisher, Mac operator, flash content designer, animator, storyboard artist, junior games artist and more.

extended diploMa in pHotoGrapHY (fC024)



entry requirements5 GCses at grades a-C or a level 2 diploma at Merit.

on this course students will develop skills in both digital and traditional film photography. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Photographicmedia, techniques and technology •Studiophotography •Locationphotography •Darkroompractice • Imagemanipulation using adobe photoshop

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto study at university or seek employment or self-employment within the photographic industry.

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Course loCation Centre for the arts

entry requirements5 GCses at grade C and above including maths and english and a strong portfolio of work/showreel.

this course is delivered in partnership with jack fM, which means that students will spend a proportion of their time at the jack fM studios, training in a commercial environment. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Audioproduction •Presentation-reading and writing scripts •Commercialscript writing •Commercialvoiceover selection •Radiojournalism •Outsidebroadcastsand attending events •Schedulingmusic

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students will be able to progress onto university study in areas such as film, television and radio production, journalism, scriptwriting and animation.

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entry requirementsone a level at grade C or above in art and design and a good portfolio of work.

the foundation course is the established method of entry to university degree courses in the field of art, design, craft and communication. students will have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines before undertaking a final major project within a chosen area. subject areas of study include:

•Productdesign •Graphicdesign •Fineart •Fashionandtextiles •Photography

Progression oPPortunitiesour students have progressed to some of the most prestigious university degree courses in the country to study a wide range of subjects including painting, sculpture, illustration, visual communication, set design, fashion, textiles, games design, film, animation, furniture, jewellery, photography, conservation and restoration, and history of art.

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BeautY and HolistiC tHerapies

Learn in a real working salonwww.enhance.nhc.ac.uk



beauty and holistic therapies


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CertifiCate in BeautY tHerapY(BB014)


Course loCationHitchin Centre

entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course.

this course gives a broad introduction to the beauty therapy industry as well as providing students with essential skills and techniques. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Receptionduties •Assistingwithfacialand nail treatment •Preparingand maintaining the salon work area •Anatomyandphysiology •Healthandsafety

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress on to study the level 2 diploma in Beauty therapy or the level 2 diploma in nail technology enhancement.

BeAUtY stUDents HAVe Been WoRkInG WItH tHe cHARItY kIssInG It BetteR to PRoVIDe tReAtMents to PAtIents At LIsteR HosPItAL.


FoR MoRe HAIR AnD BeAUtY coURses PLeAse see PAGes 90-95.



diploMa in BeautY tHerapY(fC113)



entry requirements3 GCses at grade C or above including english and maths or a level 2 diploma in Beauty therapy.

this course covers the essential units required to become a fully qualified beauty therapist. students will also study the key areas of creating a successful business and gain experience working on real clients in energise, our commercial beauty salon. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Specialisedelectricalfacials,including non-surgical face lifting and micro-dermabrasion •Bodytreatmentsusingelectricaltechnologyto assist slimming, firming, anti-cellulite and body conditioning programmes •Permanenthairremovaltechniquesusingelectrical epilation •Stonetherapymassage •Tanningtreatmentsusingbothmanualandspray techniques

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study the level 4 diploma in Management and advanced techniques or look for employment within a range of salons and spas or on board cruise ships.




LeveL diploMa in BeautY tHerapY(fC112) or (fC115)



entry requirements3 GCses at grade C or above, including english.

this course covers a range of professional beauty therapy treatments. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Facials •Make-up •Manicureandpedicure •Waxing •Eyelashandeyebrow treatments •Salonadministration

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study the level 3 diploma in Beauty therapy or look for employment as a junior therapist within a salon.

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diploMa in nail teCHnoloGY enHanCeMent (fH024)



entry requirements3 GCses at grade C or above including english and maths or a level 1 diploma in Beauty therapy.

this course will introduce students to the various aspects of nail technology and provide students with the skills required to work in the industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Manicure •Pedicure •Nailart •Gelextensions •Photographicmake-up •Eyetreatments

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study the level 3 course or look for employment as a nail technician.

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diploMa in Hair and Make-up for tHe Media industrY(fC027)



entry requirements3 GCses at grade C or above including english and maths.

this practical course will introduce students to the art of dressing hair and a range of make-up application techniques. students will study the theory of hairdressing including the structure of hair and skin. students will study:

•Haircolouring •Perming •Shampooingandstyling •Cutting •Make-upapplication •Eyelashperming •Falseeyelash application

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study level 2 Hairdressing, level 3 diploma in theatrical Make-up, or look for employment or an apprenticeship within a salon.

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diploMa in tHeatriCal, speCial effeCts, Hair and Media Make-up (fC117)


Course loCationda vinci studio school of Creative enterprise

entry requirements3 GCses at grade C or above, including maths and english or a level 2 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty therapy.

this course will provide students a comprehensive coverage of various make-up techniques, airbrushing, special effects, basic prosthetics, hair and wigs. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Fashionphotographicmake-up •Mediamake-up •Camouflagemake-up •Prostheticpiecesandbaldcaps •Designandapplyfaceandbodyart •Creativehairdesign

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful competition of this course students can look for employment as a make-up artist or assistant, progress onto the level 4 diploma in Management and advanced techniques, or study at university.



Have the chance to enter the world skills competition


LeveL diploMa in CoMpleMentarY tHerapies(fC116)



entry requirements 3 GCses at grade C or above including english and maths or a level 2 diploma in Beauty therapy.

this practical course will enable students to gain knowledge in a wide range of complementary therapies. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Aromatherapy •Bodymassage •Reflexology •Healthandsafety •Anatomy,physiologyandpathologies •Businesspractice •Complimentarytherapies

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study the level 4 diploma in Management and advanced techniques or look for employment within a range of salons and spas or on board cruise ships.

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diploMa in ManaGeMent and advanCed teCHniques – BeautY tHerapY (fH008)



entry requirementslevel 3 diploma in Beauty therapy.

this course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to run their own business within the beauty industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Salonmanagement •Salesandmarketing •Publicrelations •Humanresources Management •Dermatologyand microbiology •Laserandlight treatment for hair removal

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can look for employment within the beauty therapy industry, run a salon, management or look for a career within a spa.


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Hnd in Hair and BeautY ManaGeMent(fC009)



entry requirements120 uCas points plus GCses in english and maths at C or above.

this course is for students who wish to develop their existing level 3 skills in either hairdressing or beauty therapy with a view to progress on to higher education or into employment in a management role. students will study the following core mandatory units:

•Managementofhealth,safetyandsecurity •Salonmanagement •Qualityofclientcare •Research

the course also includes the following optional units:

•Advancedepilation • Indianheadmassage •Aromatherapy •Sportsandexercisemassage •Managingahairstylingcollection •Hairandscalpspecialistservices •Chemistryofhairandbeautyproducts

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can enter employment within the sector in a management position or self-employment in a growing industry. alternatively, students will be able to apply through uCas for direct entry on to the second year of a relevant degree at university.

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diploMa in ManaGeMent and advanCed teCHniques – tHeatriCal and Media Make-up(fC009)


Course loCationHitchin Centre/Centre for the arts

entry requirementslevel 3 diploma in theatrical, special effects, Hair and Media Make-up or related qualification at level 3.

this course will equip students with the skills and knowledge to run their own business within the theatrical and media industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Creating,castingandapplyingprostheticpieces •Managingahairstylecollection •Researchwithinthefashionandmediaindustry •Salonmanagement •Salesandmarketing •Publicrelations •Humanresourcesmanagement

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can look for employment within the theatrical and media industry, run a make-up studio, manage a make-up brand, look for a career within sales, or work within a prosthetic department for film and tv.


Business and enterprise





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introduCtion to CustoMer serviCe (fs056)




this course is designed as an introduction to the skills needed for effective customer service. students will learn about employability and personal development. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Theimportanceofappearanceandbehaviourin customer service •Legislation,regulationandprocedurestofollow in customer service •Understandhowtodealwithqueriesandrequests •Handlingtelephonecallsfromcustomers •Communicatingeffectivelywithcustomers •Effectiverelationshipswithcustomersandcolleagues

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 1 Certificate in retail knowledge.

BUsIness stUDents ARe WoRkInG WItH InteRnAtIonAL entRePReneUR LARA MoRGAn to DesIGn tHe FeMALe VeRsIon oF tHe GAte8 LUGGAGe, Men’s tRAVeL cAse.

Learn by doing with live projects and competitions


diploMa in Business(fs060)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above and a satisfactory school reference.

this is a course that allows lots of practical opportunities to explore the world of business, enterprise and associated industries. the focus of this course is on skill development and taking part in exciting and interesting projects. Whether students are looking to take their studies forward to level 3 and beyond, or want to learn some business skills before heading into employment, this course has everything students need. examples of things students have taken part in this year are:

•TheMarketStallchallenge–studentswereabletorun their own small market stall businesses, learning about retailing, sales, finance and customer service all in one go. •CharityProjects–investigatinghowcharitieswork and supporting them to raise funds. •BrandDevelopment–understandingthebasicsof marketing and how brands develop.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 3 extended diploma Business or look for employment with the business environment.



CertifiCate in Business, retail and adMinistration (fs054)



entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements for this course; however students will need to attend an interview.

this course is designed as a very practical course where students will explore essential skills needed in today’s work environment in business, retail and administration. study includes:

•UsingIT •Customerservice •Communication •Dealingwithcustomerissues •Usingandcreatingbusinessdocuments •Financialtransactions •Eventplanningandsupport

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in Business.



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extended diploMa in Business (fs061)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade a*-C including maths and english.

the level 3 extended diploma in Business is a 2 year course that will help students to gain a detailed knowledge of aspects of business and enterprise, and also choose their focus of study. students joining this programme will undertake core learning which will develop knowledge of the business environment, communication strategies, team development and marketing. students are then able to choose areas of interest on which to base some of their project work. students will be exposed to a range of opportunities which may involve independent study or working as part of team. real life projects are at the heart of this course and students will be placed in situations that will really test problem solving, business acumen, communication and team working. examples of some of the projects students may be involved in are:

•Worldofbusiness–learninghowbusinessesare created from scratch and what causes business success or failure. •Bethebest–exploringwhatmakessuccessful marketing strategies and which brands have the power to reach consumers. •Theevent–reallytakecontrolinthisprojectas students work as a project team to plan and run a real event •Gettochooseareasthatareofinteresttoyoufrom human resources to retail, business ethics to internet marketing and finance to logistics.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this courses, students can look for employment or progress onto a related degree at university.


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LeveL LeveL LeveL 55foundation deGree in Business(iH013)



entry requirements120 uCas points plus GCses in english and maths at grade C or above.

this course is designed to give students an understanding of business.

students will be required to complete a work-based learning project with a local employer in the second year, which will give an opportunity to apply, in the workplace, the skills and knowledge learnt throughout the course as well as an opportunity for learning in the workplace environment. students will study:

•Developingprofessionalandemployabilityskills •Understandingandpromotingabusiness •Financeforbusiness •Managingpeople •Businessapplications •Businesslaw

Progression oPPortunitiesthe foundation degree in Business can provide progression to the final year of a degree at the university of Hertfordshire in Ba (Hons) Business administration and can lead to professional qualifications. part-time students also have the option of studying the Ba (Hons) Business administration at north Hertfordshire College.






foundation deGree in Business WitH HuMan resourCe ManaGeMent(iH013)



entry requirements120 uCas points plus GCses in english and maths at grade C or above. applications will be welcomed from those working in relevant employment who may not fully meet the entry requirements, but have a number of years relevant experience.

this two year course is designed to give students a general understanding of business organisations and their main processes, with specialist human resource management modules studied in year 2. students will cover:

•Developingprofessionalandemployabilityskills •Understandingandpromotingabusiness •Financeforbusiness •Managingpeople •Businessapplications •Businesslawmodules •Work-basedproject •Businessenvironment •Enterprise •E-business •Globalbusiness

Progression oPPortunitiesthe foundation degree in Business can provide progression to the second or third year of a Ba (Hons) degree at university of Hertfordshire in a related field. part-time students also have the option of studying the Ba (Hons) Business administration at north Hertfordshire College.

LeveL LeveL 55foundation deGree in Business WitH aCCountinG(iH013) Course duration 2 years



this two year course is designed to give students a general understanding of business organisations and their main processes. the course features a range of modules covering core business functions including finance.

in addition, students will take several work-based learning modules, starting with Maximising potential and Career planning in the first year and culminating in a work-based learning project in the second year. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Developingprofessionalandemployabilityskills •Understandingandpromotingabusiness •Financeforbusiness •Managingpeople •Businessapplications •Businesslawmodules •Work-basedproject •Businessenvironment •Enterprise •E-business

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the foundation degree in Business with accounting qualification, students can progress on to the second or third year of a Ba (Hons) degree at university of Hertfordshire in a related field.

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foundation deGree Business WitH MarketinG(iH013)



entry requirements120 uCas points plus GCses in english and maths at grade C or above. applications will be welcomed from those working in relevant employment who may not fully meet the above entry requirements but have a number of years relevant experience.

this two-year course is designed to give students a general understanding of business organisations and their main processes with specialist marketing modules studied in year 2. students will cover:

•Developingprofessionalandemployabilityskills •Understandingandpromotingabusiness •Financeforbusiness •Managingpeople •Businessapplications •Businesslaw •Work-basedproject •BusinessEnvironment •Enterprise •E-business •Globalbusiness

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the foundation degree students may be eligible to progress on to a Ba (Hons) top-up year at the university of Hertfordshire to achieve the full Ba (Hons) degree qualification.

LeveL LeveL 55foundation deGree Business WitH inforMation sYsteMs(iH013)



entry requirements120 uCas points plus GCses in english and maths at grade C or above. applications will be welcomed from those working in relevant employment who may not fully meet the above entry requirements but have a number of years relevant experience.

this two year course is designed to give students a general understanding of business organisations while allowing students to study specialist modules in information systems. students will cover:

•Developingprofessionalandemployabilityskills •Understandingandpromotingabusiness •Financeforbusiness •Managingpeople •Businessapplications •Businesslaw •Work-basedproject •Businessenvironment •Enterprise •E-business •Globalbusiness

Progression oPPortunitiesthe foundation degree in Business can provide progression to the second or third year of a Ba (Hons) degree at university of Hertfordshire in a related field. part-time students also have the option of studying the Ba (Hons) Business administration at north Hertfordshire College.

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peter jones enterprise aCadeMY


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diploMa in understandinG enterprise and entrepreneursHip (fl002)


Course loCationHitchin Centre and Goldsmith Centre

entry requirements4 GCses at grades d–G including english and maths.

Whether you want to set up your own business or succeed in an existing organisation, the skills, knowledge and experience you gain by successfully completing the diploma in understanding enterprise and entrepreneurship will kick-start your dream career. students will have the opportunity to:

•Workonreallifebusinesschallenges•Exploreandpreparetostartupabusiness•Attendmasterclasses,workshops,micro

business surgeries and networking events•Receivecoachingfromrealbusiness

owners•Undertakeapersonalandprofessional

development programme designed to guide and support your business aspirations

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course will be able to progress onto the level 3 diploma in enterprise and entrepreneurship or put your skills to use within an existing organisation.

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diploMa in enterprise and entrepreneursHip (fl001)


Course loCationHitchin Centre and Goldsmith Centre

entry requirementsa minimum of four GCses at grades a*-C, including english and maths.

on this course students will start and run their own micro business for at least four months, receiving continual support from our staff and resident entrepreneurs. We’ll teach students to manage the day-to-day business challenges, including supply chain management, customer communication, financial control, future growth planning and performance recording, and analysis. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Businessplanningandpitching•Financialplanningand

implementation•Monitoringtheperformanceof

your business•Planningthefutureofyour

business•Marketresearchandanalysis•Financialliteracyandawareness•E-marketingandwebsitedesign•Branddevelopmentandpromotion

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students will be able to continue to run and expand their business, put their skills and knowledge into practice in an established company or progress onto university study.

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BBc Apprentice star claire Young

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CaterinG and HospitalitY

CertifiCate in CaterinG and HospitalitY (fC088)




this practical course offers a broad introduction into the catering and hospitality industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Health,safetyand hygiene •Communicationatwork •Housekeeping •Tablepreparation •Foodservice •Basicfoodpreparation and cooking •Workexperience

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 1 Certificate in introduction to the Hospitality industry or level 1 diploma in introduction to professional Cookery.



catering and Hospitality


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HAVe YoU VIsIteD InDULGe RestAURAnt?

oPen FoR LUncH AnD DInneR RUn BY nHc stUDents

WWW.InDULGe.nHc.Ac.Uk

catering student Piran worked with two-time Michelin star winning chef jean-christopheR novelli at his cooking academy.

cAteRInG stUDents on stAGe At LetcHWoRtH FooD FestIVAL

learn in a real Restaurantwww.indulge.nhc.ac.uk




diploMa in introduCtion to professional CookerY(fC001)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above, including maths and english.

this course is designed as a starting point for students looking to pursue a career in professional cookery. students will be working within the college’s commercial restaurant, both in the kitchen and front of house, on a rota system and some evening work will be required. students will learn:

•Foodsafetyincatering • Introductiontohealthierfoodsandspecialdiets • Introductiontokitchenequipment • Introductiontopersonalworkplaceskills •Boiling,poachingandsteaming •Stewingandbraising •Baking,roastingandgrilling •Deepfryingandshallowfrying •Regenerationofpre-preparedfood •Coldfoodpreparation •Foodandbeverageservice

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in professional Cookery or look for a catering apprenticeship.


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CertifiCate in introduCtion to tHe HospitalitY industrY(fC157)



entry requirements4 GCses at grades e-G and an interest in the catering industry.

this course will introduce students to working both as front of house staff and in the kitchen. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Basicfoodpreparation and cooking •Servingfoodanddrink •Customercare •Health,safetyand hygiene •Basicfoodhygiene •Usingkitchenequipment

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in food and Beverage service or level 1 diploma in professional Cookery.

diploMa in food and BeveraGe serviCe (fC156)



entry requirements 4 GCses at grade d or above including english and maths.

this course will provide students with a range of skills and a firm understanding of the operations within a restaurant. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Healthierfoodand special diets

•Serviceoffoodatthetable

•Serviceofalcoholicandnon-alcoholic drinks

•Consumerrights•Planningandrunninga

hospitality event •Accommodation

services in hospitality •Hospitalityfrontoffice

operation•Menudesign

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can look for employment in a front of house position or progress onto the level 3 diploma in food and Beverage supervision.

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diploMa in professional CookerY (fC091)



entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in introduction to professional Cookery or equivalent industry experience.

this course is designed to equip students with a wide range of cookery and preparation skills required to work within a professional kitchen. students will be working within the college’s commercial restaurant, both in the kitchen and front of house, on a rota system and some evening work will be required. students will learn:

•Foodpreparationandcookery

•Healthandsafety•Cookingfoodbywide different methods•Bakeryandpastrywork•Menuandplanning

costs

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can look for employment as a chef or progress onto the level 1 diploma in professional Cookery.

diploMa in advanCed professional CookerY(fC098)



entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in professional Cookery.

this course will equip students with advanced food preparation and cookery skills required to work as a professional chef. students will be working within the college’s commercial kitchens and gain work experience in a range of different businesses, including hotels, restaurants and gastro pubs. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Supervisoryskillsinthehospitalityindustry •Practicalgastronomy •Advancedskillsandtechniquesinproducing vegetable and vegetarian dishes •Advancedskillsandtechniquesinproducingmeat dishes •Advancedskillsandtechniquesinproducingpoultry and game dishes •Advancedskillsandtechniquesinproducingfishand shellfish •Producingfermenteddoughandbatterproducts •Producingpetitfours •Producingpasteproducts •Producinghot,coldandfrozendesserts •Producingbiscuits,cakesandsponges

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students will be able to look for work as a chef, such as junior sous chef in a restaurant.

diploMa in food and BeveraGe supervision(fC041)



entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in food and Beverage supervision or equivalent level 2 qualification.

this course will provide students with a practical, in depth knowledge of the hospitality industry and includes the BiiaB personal licence qualification. students will study:

•Principlesofsupervisingfoodandbeverageservices •Foodsafetysupervisionforcatering •Promotingfoodandbeverageservicesandproducts •Supervisingcustomerserviceperformancein hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism •Supervisingfoodandbeverageservice •Legislationinfoodandbeverageservice •LegalandsocialresponsibilitiesofaPersonalLicence Holder •Baristaskills •Preparingandservingwines •Preparingandservingalcoholicandcoldnon- alcoholic beverages •Providingadvicetocustomersonfoodandbeverage matching •Preparingandservingcocktails •Planningeventsandfunctions •Menuplanningandcostcontrol

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can look for employment as a restaurant manager, events coordinator or a line manager of a hospitality business.

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cHILDHooD stUDIes


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CertifiCate in CarinG for CHildren (fs068)




this course will introduce students to the basic skills required to care for babies or young children. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Children’splay •Childsafetyandhygiene •Healthyeating •Settingaroutine •Listeningtoandtalking to children

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 1 diploma in Caring for Children.

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diploMa in CHildCare and eduCation (fs059)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d and above including maths and english.

this course will equip students with the skills required to supervise children in a nursery, children’s centre or with children and their families at home. students will study:

•Communicatingwith children •Basicfirstaid •Childdevelopment •Crafts,playandlearning activities •Caringforbabies •Understandingspecial educational needs •Practicalwork experience with children and babies

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can look for work in a nursery, as an early years/foundation stage practitioner, special educational needs support worker or as a nanny.

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diploMa in CarinG for CHildren (fs006)



entry requirements4 GCses including english and maths at grade e or above.

this course will provide students with a basic understanding of children’s growth, learning and development, and the skills needed to care for young children. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Healthyeatingforfamilies •Supportingbabiestoplay •Growthanddevelopmentofyoungchildren •Sharinglearningexperienceswithyoungchildren •Musicalactivitiesforyoungchildren •Children’splayandleisureactivitiesinthecommunity •Craftactivitiesforyoungchildren

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in Childcare and education.

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introduCtion to YoutH Work(fs001)



entry requirements3 GCses at grade e or above.

this course is designed to give students an overview of the skills and knowledge required to work with young people. students will study:

•Anintroductionto youth work •Safeworkingpractice for youth work •Effectiveteamworkin youth work •Workingwithyoung people in the local environment •Planning, implementation and evaluation of Youth work in the local environment

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in Youth Work.

diploMa in CHildCare and eduCation (fs009)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including maths and english.

this course will provide students with an in depth knowledge of a full range of childcare topics from child development to the early years curriculum. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Workingwithchildren •Paediatricfirstaid •Promotingahealthy environment for children •Play,learningand education •Foodandnutrition •Workingwithchildren with special needs •Caringforsickchildren •Practicalwork experience

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can look for employment within a range of childcare settings or progress onto a related degree at university.

diploMa in CHildren’s Care learninG and developMent(fs011)




this course will provide students with the essential knowledge and skills relevant to a range of careers in caring and education services and leads to a professional qualification. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Workingwithchildren •Thedevelopingchild •Asafe,healthyand nurturing environment for children •Childrenandplay •Communicationand professional skills within childcare and education •Thechildcarepractitioner in the workplace

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can look for employment within a range of childcare settings or progress onto a related degree at university.



foundation deGree in WorkinG WitH YounG people(tBC)



entry requirementslevel 3 qualifications (120 points), GCse english and maths at grade C or above or equivalent.

this two year course has been devised to provide the appropriate knowledge and understanding required for working with young people and will deliver the professional and practical skills and competencies which are required. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Meetingindividualneedsofyoungpeople •Youngpeople’sdevelopment •Fulfillinglegalandprofessionalresponsibilities •Youthworkerpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment

students will work within the youth sector either in paid employment or as a volunteer during the length of the qualification. students will carry out different tasks within their setting and this will be evidenced through the professional practice file.

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of the course students can choose to start working in the sector in a management role, advisory work, community projects or work in social care. alternatively, students will be able to progress to the final year of the part-time Ba (Hons) education studies course at the university of Hertfordshire.

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CHildHood studies

foundation deGree in earlY Years(tBC)



entry requirements120 points at level 3 Childcare qualification, plus GCse english and maths at grade C or above.

in addition, students require at least two years’ experience (voluntary or paid) working with children in the age range of 0-8 years, by the time the course begins.

this course is ideal for those with experience in childcare and would like to build on this by gaining a qualification. it has been developed in full consultation with employers, and is both acknowledged by the dfes as sure start recognised and endorsed by the major players in this industry sector. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Advancedchilddevelopment •Legalandprofessionalresponsibilities •Enabling,supportingandmanagingchildren’scareand learning in the work place •Supportleadershipandmanagementinchildren’s workforce settings •Curriculumframeworksforchildrenaged0-8

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students will be able to progress to the final year of the Ba (Hons) education studies course at the university of Hertfordshire. a small number of students who meet specified criteria can also gain qualified teacher status by entering year 3 of the university’s Bed course or undertaking the registered teacher programme. alternatively, students could choose to move into management, advisory work, lecturing, therapeutic service, playwork, community projects or work in social care.

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Course loCation stevenage Centre

entry requirements1 GCse pass.

this course will give students the opportunity to develop confidence, self-esteem, and the knowledge and skills necessary to enter employment, return to work, seek new job opportunities, or progress on. students will gain free entry to eurogamer 2014 and have the opportunity for paid part-time work in our it learning Company. students will study:

• Improvingproductivity using it • ICTfundamentals •Websitesoftware •Usingmobiledevices •Presentationsoftware

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto a level 2 it qualification or look for employment.


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extended diploMa in it and Creative MultiMedia (fs064)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including english, maths, and preferably iCt or art and design, or a level 2 qualification.

on this course students will learn a wide range of computer animation, 3d graphic modelling and website design. students will gain free entry to eurogamer 2014 and an opportunity for paid part-time work in our it learning company. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Computersystems •Digitalgraphics •Projectplanning • Informationsystems • Introductiontomarketing •TVadvertisementproduction •Computeranimation •Computergamedesign • Interactivemediaauthoring •Websiteauthoringandproduction

Progression oPPortunitieson completion, students will be able to progress onto university, or apply for jobs which make use of specialist knowledge, such as junior website designer, animation assistant, media production assistant, interactive media design assistant or junior project planner.


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diploMa in inforMation and Creative teCHnoloGY(fs028) or (fs083)



entry requirementslevel 1 qualification or 4 GCses at grade d or above.

this course will allow students to gain a broad understanding of the information technology sector and some aspects of the creative industries e.g. computer games or animation development. this qualification aims to inspire students to be a producer of technology solutions rather than just a user. students will gain free entry to eurogamer 2014 and an opportunity for paid part-time work in our it learning company. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Theonlineworld •Technologysystems •Computingintheworkplace •Multimedia •Digitalanimation •Mobileappsdevelopment •Buildingacomputer •Computernetworks

Progression oPPortunities upon successful completion of this course students can progress onto a level 3 it course or apply for a job as a junior website designer, media production assistant, junior project planner or computer games analyst.


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this course will give students excellent computing knowledge as well as allowing students to specialise in aspects relating specifically to media systems.

in year one students will develop their knowledge of programming, computer systems architecture, databases and data analysis, networks, wireless and systems analysis.

in the second year, students will continue to study a mixture of modules focusing on aspects of computing as well as modules specialising in media systems.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the foundation degree, students may be eligible to progress on to a Ba (Hons) top-up year at the university of Hertfordshire to achieve the full Ba (Hons) degree qualification.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including english and maths or a level 2 qualification in it.

on this course students will study a broad range of it from software, networking, website production, game development and animation. students will gain free entry to eurogamer 2014 and an opportunity for paid part-time work in our it learning company. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Communicationandemployabilityskills •Computersystems • Informationsystems • ImpactoftheuseofITonbusinesssystems •E-commerce •ProjectplanningwithIT •Developingcomputergames • Installingandupgradingsoftware •Computergameplatformsandtechnologies •Hardwareandsoftware •Networking

Progression oPPortunitieson completion, students will be able to progress onto Higher education, or apply for jobs which make use of specialist knowledge. these jobs can include specialist it roles, such as it technician, programmer, applications developer and systems analyst. students will also be able to work in a variety of administrative roles which require the use of office-based software applications.

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the Hnd will give students a comprehensive overview in the main areas of modern computing, providing students with the real, practical skills needed in today’s competitive commercial environment. successful completion of the Hnd will open up many career opportunities. this practical and intensive programme allows students to gain an internationally recognised business qualification.

students will study 12 specialist units plus the following core units of study:

•Projectdesign,implementationandevaluation •Businessskillsfore-commerce •Computersystems •Employabilityandprofessionaldevelopment

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can look for employment within the computer industry or top up the qualification to a full Bsc (Hons) degree at university.

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foundation deGree in CoMputinG teCHnoloGies – netWorks(tBC)




the foundation degree in Computing technologies (networks) will give students an excellent grounding in computing while allowing the option to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development.

in year one, students will develop knowledge of programming, computer systems architecture, databases and data analysis, networks, wireless, and systems analysis.

in the second year, students will continue to study a mixture of modules focusing on aspects of computing as well as modules specialising in networks.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the foundation degree, students may be eligible to progress on to a Ba (Hons) top-up year at the university of Hertfordshire to achieve the full Ba (Hons) degree qualification.

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this course will give students an excellent grounding in computing while allowing the option to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development.

in year one, students will develop the knowledge of programming, computer systems architecture, databases and data analysis, networks, wireless and systems analysis.

in the second year, students will continue to study a mixture of modules focusing on aspects of computing as well as modules specialising in media systems.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the foundation degree students may be eligible to progress on to a Ba (Hons) top-up year at the university of Hertfordshire to achieve the full Ba (Hons) degree qualification.

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Course loCationstevenage skills Centre

entry requirements3 GCses grades d-e in maths, english and science.

this course will help students to develop knowledge and practical tool skills for brickwork. Working within a simulated building environment, students will have the opportunity to study:

•Healthandsafety working practices

•Trowelskills•Basicblocklayingskills•Basicbricklayingskills•Basiccavitywalling•Buildingmethodsand construction technology

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in Brickwork or look for employment as a bricklayer.

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diploMa in ConstruCtion and Civil enGineerinG serviCes(fss10)



entry requirementsthere are no formal qualifications required to study this course.

this course is designed to give students a broad overview of the construction and building industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Carryingoutsafeworkingpracticesinconstruction• Information,quantitiesandcommunicatingwith

others •Buildingmethodsandconstructiontechnology•Cuttingconstruction-relatedmaterials•Layingconstruction-relatedmaterials•Preparingmixedconstruction-relatedmaterials

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto any of our level 1 construction diploma courses or the level 2 qualification.

diploMa in CarpentrY and joinerY (fo060)



entry requirements3 GCses grades d or above including maths and science.

this course will help students to develop knowledge and practical tool skills required for carpentry and joinery. Working within a simulated building environment, students will have the opportunity to study:

•Safeworkingpracticesin construction

• Information,quantitiesand communicating with others

•Buildingmethodsand construction technology•Basicwoodworking joints•Howtomaintainand use carpentry and joinery hand tools •Howtoprepareanduse carpentry and joinery

portable power tools

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in site Carpentry.


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entry requirements4 GCses at grades d-G.

this course will provide students with a broad introduction to electrical installation including domestic and commercial wiring. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Workingsafelyand efficiently

•Wiringelectrical equipment and circuits•Assemblingelectrical wiring support systems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in electro technical technology.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grades d-G.

this course will provide students with a broad overview of the skills required to work in the painting and decorating industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Erectingand dismantling access

equipment and working platforms•Preparingsurfacesfor decoration •Applyingpaintsystems by brush and roller •Applyingfoundation and plain papers•Producingspecialist decorative finishes

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in painting and decorating.

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entry requirements3 GCses at grade d or above.

this course will help students to develop knowledge and practical tool skills required for plastering. Working within a simulated building environment, students will have the opportunity to study:

•Safeworkingpracticesin construction

•Buildingmethodsand construction technology•Applyingplaster materials to internal backgrounds •Producingcomponents from moulds

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in plastering.

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this course will teach students the key principals of plumbing. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Hotandcoldwater systems

•Electricalsupplyand safety•Practicalsystems installation•Currentlegislationand the industry standards

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can apply for plumbing apprenticeships.

diploMa in BenCH joinerY(fo039)



entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in Carpentry and joinery.

this course is a continuation from the level 1 diploma in Carpentry and focuses on site work. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Settingupand operating a circular saw

•Producingsettingout details for routine joinery products•Markingoutfrom setting out details for

routine joinery products •Manufacturingroutine

joinery products

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 diploma in Bench joinery or seek employment as a bench joiner.

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Course loCation stevenage skills Centre

entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in Brickwork.

this course is designed to prepare students for employment within the construction industry as a bricklayer. Working within a simulated building environment, students will have the opportunity to study:

•Practicalbricklaying• Information,quantities

and communicating with others

•Buildingmethodsandconstruction technology

• Interpretingdrawingsto set out masonry structures

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 diploma in Brickwork or seek employment within the construction industry as a bricklayer.

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entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in Carpentry and joinery.

this course is a continuation from the level 1 diploma in Carpentry and focuses on site work. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Firstfixingoperations•Secondfixing

operations•Erectingstructural

carcassing•Maintenance•Settingupand

operating a circular saw

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 diploma in site Carpentry or seek employment as a site carpenter.

diploMa in eleCtro teCHniCal teCHnoloGY (fo028)



entry requirementsGCses grade a*-C in maths, english and science, or a level 1 diploma in electrical installations.

this course will give students an overview of the skills needed for electrical installation in buildings and structures. students will have the opportunity to study:

• Installingelectricalwiring systems and

equipment•Healthandsafetyand

electrical principles•Principlesofelectro

technology

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment as a building services engineer, electrician or maintenance supervisor.

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entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in painting and decorating.

this course is a continuation from the level 1 diploma in painting and decorating. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Specialistdecorative finishes

•Applyingwater-bornepaint systems using high volume low pressure (Hvlp) spray equipment

•Erectinganddismantling access equipment and working platforms

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment as a painter and decorator within the building industry.

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entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in plastering.

this course is a continuation from the level 1 diploma in plastering and will enable students to gain the skills required to work as a plasterer. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Applyingplastermaterials to external surface

•Fixingdryliningand plasterboard products to interiors

•Formingsandandcement screeds

•Producingplaster components

•Positioningandsecuring fibrous plaster components

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can look for employment as a plasterer.

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entry requirementsGCses grade a*-C in maths, english and science or a level 1 diploma in plumbing.

this course is a mix of practical and theory work. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Commonplumbing processes

•Coldwatersystems•Electricalsystems•Sanitationsystems•Hotwatersystems•Centralheatingsystems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment as a plumber or progress onto further study.

diploMa in BenCH joinerY(tBC)



entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in Bench joinery.

this course is designed to equip students with the advanced skills required for employment within bench joinery and the construction industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Buildingmethods and construction technology

•Settingupandusing fixed and transportable machinery

•Manufacturingcomplex shaped joinery products

•Producingcomplexshaped joinery product details

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment as a bench joiner or junior site manager.

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entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in Brickwork.

this course is designed as a continuation from the level 2 diploma in Brickwork, aimed to provide students with advanced brick working skills. students will have the opportunity to study:

• Interpretingworkingdrawings to set out masonry structures

•Thinjointmasonryandmasonry cladding

•Buildingsolidwalling,isolated and attached piers

•Buildingcavitywallingforming masonry structures

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment within bricklaying.

diploMa in site CarpentrY(fss07)



entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in site Carpentry.

this course is designed to equip students with the advanced skills required for employment within site carpentry and the construction industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Buildingmethodsandconstruction technology

•Settingupandusing fixed and transportable machinery

•Erectingcomplex structural carcassing components

•Maintainingnon- structural and structural components

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can seek employment as a bench joiner or junior site manager.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above, or an equivalent qualification at level 1 with a minimum of a grade C in GCse english.

this course will provide students with an introduction to all basic aspects around criminology. alongside this, students will also develop employability skills and understanding of the criminal justice system. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Crimeandeffectsonsociety•Citizenship,theindividual,andsociety• Investigatingacrimescene•Employmentinthenon-uniformedpublicservices

Progression oPPortunitieson completion, students will be able to progress onto the level 3 public services (Criminology) course or level 3 public services (uniformed) course.

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entry requirements5 GCses at grade C or above, including english and maths.

this course will allow students to explore the criminal justice system and contemporary debates around crime and deviance. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Criminology•Criminalpsychology•Citizenship•Diversityandthepublic

services•Publicservicedata interpretation •Crimeanditseffectson

society

Progression oPPortunitieson completion, students will be able to progress onto the Hnd public services (uniformed/non-unformed), onto a course at university or enter employment.

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diploMa in danCe (fC050)

Course duration 1 year


entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course, apart from enthusiasm, dedication and a passion for performing. We recommended that students have GCses in drama and english at grade d-e.

once students begin your training with us, they will become a vital member of our theatre company. students will develop and learn as a performer through practical workshops, live performances, community projects and trips and will develop a wide range of performance skills including:

•Dancetechniques•Singing• Improvisation•Choreography

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students can progress onto our level 3 extended diploma in dance.

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entry requirementsstudents will be required to undertake an audition. experience in some or all of the dance techniques studied is desirable but are not essential, more importantly, we are looking for natural flair and a passion for dance and learning.

We offer wide-ranging training and opportunities within many dance styles, and, alongside technical training, students develop their creative skills through choreography and improvisational classes and workshops. students will be taught by experienced and professional dancers and teachers, who have all worked in the professional dance industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Ballet•Jazz•Contemporary•Tap•Urban•Choreography•Performanceskills•Singing

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students can progress onto another dance related course or seek employment within the dance industry.

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Course loCationda vinci studio school of science and engineering (stevenage skills Centre)

entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course but students will be expected to study GCse maths and english if they have not already achieved a grade C.

this one year course includes the development of practical skills necessary to create and manufacture products. apart from the theoretical topics listed below, there is also time given to learning how to safely operate workshop machines e.g. lathes and milling machines, as well as brazing, welding and forging.

the level 2 diploma units include:

•Mathematicsforengineeringtechnicians• Interpretingandusingengineeringinformation•Workingsafelyandeffectivelyinengineering•Engineeringmarkingout•Fabricationtechniquesandsheetmetalwork•Selectingandusingsecondarymachiningtechniques

to remove material•Appliedelectricalandmechanicalsciencefor

engineering•Electroniccircuitconstruction•Electronicdevicesandcommunicationapplications

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto a level 3 extended diploma in engineering.


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Course loCationda vinci studio school of science and engineering (stevenage skills Centre)


engineers are fascinated by questions of how and why things work in the world around them, and have a desire to design products and systems to solve problems, and to benefit society. this course will prepare students for the exciting and diverse world of engineering. students will develop new knowledge and skills in areas such as:

•Engineeringmaterials •Manufacturing •Electronics •ComputerAidedDesignanddrafting •Designandprojectmanagement •Mechanicalscience

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto study a related course at university or seek employment within the industry.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including maths and english or a level 2 diploma in a relevant subject with a portfolio of work.

this course is the first step towards to a career in the fashion and clothing industry. from sketchbook to catwalk, students will learn to generate their own fashion ideas, which students will carry through every stage of the process to the final catwalk show. students will learn the following skills:

•Fashionillustration•Patterncutting•Garmentconstruction•Textiledesign•Printmaking•Knit•Fabricmanipulation

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the foundation degree in fashion and textiles, which is taught here at the college as well as many other fashion and textiles degree courses at universities around the country.

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extended diploMa in visual MerCHandisinG (fC034)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including maths and english or a level 2 diploma in a relevant subject.

students will receive broad training across the retail sector, developing creative skills and commercial awareness through visual displays. students will be working alongside local shops and installing visual displays throughout the course, gathering contacts and possible job opportunities for the future. students will develop skills in the following areas:

•3Ddesign•Styling• Installation•AdobeIllustratorandPhotoshop•Artanddesign•Textiles•Propmaking

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto university study or look for employment within the visual merchandising industry.

foundation deGree in fasHion and textiles (fC101)



entry requirements120 uCas points, plus GCses at grade C or above in english and maths. a portfolio of work showing interest and potential ability will be required. applications for this course must be made via uCas using the code H36 n W232.

this course offers opportunities to focus on the individual development of ideas, with students forming a thorough understanding of the processes, development and influences that inform textiles and fashion design. there will be a strong emphasis on industrial projects and work related learning as well as practical experimental activities in all fields.

students will be encouraged to develop a broad understanding of contemporary and historical visual culture, with visits to exhibitions, design studios and manufacturing units, and regular input from visiting lecturers currently working in the textiles and fashion industries. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Creativelanguages•Contextualstudies•Entrepreneurshipandskillsprocessesand technologies•Patternandgarmentconstruction•Stitched,knitted,feltedandprintedtextiles•Digitalmediaandvisualstudies

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can apply for a third year top-up Ba (Hons) degree programme or look for employment within the fashion and textiles industry.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above. students will be expected to revisit maths and english if they do not have a grade C at GCse in either of these qualifications.

this is a one year fast-track course that gives students the opportunity to retake some GCses, whilst experiencing some new ones. specialist subject area teachers will help students choose a combination of subjects that fits students’ career ambitions.

students will study a choice of the subjects listed below on a fast-track full-time programme achieving up to 5 GCse qualifications in one year.

GCse’s offered include:

•EnglishLanguage•Mathematics•Science•Media•Psychology•FilmStudies•Law• ICT

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students will have the option to progress onto the full-time two year a level course or other level 3 courses.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above including english.

this course will introduce students to the skills and techniques required to style afro Caribbean hair. students will study:

•Cutting•Colouring•Thermalstyling•Setting•Perming•Relaxingtechniques

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students will be able to progress onto the nvq level 2 in Hairdressing or the vrq level 3 diploma in Women’s Hairdressing.

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this practical course is designed as an introduction to hairdressing. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Shampooing•Blowdrying•Plaitingandtwistinghair•Preparingandmaintainingsalontreatment•Healthandsafety

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of this course students will be able to progress onto a level 2 course in hairdressing or a hairdressing apprenticeship.

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vrq diploMa in BarBerinG (fC160)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above including english.

this practical based course is designed to equip students with the skills required to work in the barbering industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Clientconsultationforhair services

•Cuttingmen’shair•Cuttingfacialhair•Shampooand

conditioning hair and scalp

•Stylingmen’shair

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can apply for employment within the barbering industry or progress onto level 3 Barbering.

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diploMa in Hair and Make-up for tHe Media industrY(tBC)




this practical course will introduce students to the art of dressing hair and a range of make-up application techniques. students will study the theory of hairdressing, including the structure of hair and skin as well as:

•Haircolouring•Shampooingand

styling•Cutting•Make-upapplication•Eyelashperming•Falseeyelash

application

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can progress on to study level 2 Hairdressing, level 3 diploma in theatrical Make-up or look for employment or an apprenticeship within a salon.

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vrq diploMa in HairdressinG BarBerinG (fC139)



entry requirements4 GCses at grades d or above including english.

this practical course takes place in workshops and classrooms with demonstrations and practical assessments. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Consultation•Shampooandcondition•Cuttingandstyling

men’s hair•Colouring•Cuttingfacialhair•Stockdisplays

Progression oPPortunitiesstudents can apply for employment within the barbering industry or progress onto the vrq2 Women’s Hairdressing or nvq2 Women’s Hairdressing.

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vrq diploMa in WoMen’s HairdressinG (fC161) or (fC130)



entry requirements4 GCses at grades d or above including english.

this practical course will equip students with the skills required to work as a junior stylist. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Thetheoryofhairdressing

•Styling,designandplaiting

•Cutting•Perming•Colouring

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of this course, students will be recognised as a qualified hairdresser. students can seek employment as a junior stylist or progress onto the level 3 diploma in Women’s Hairdressing.

Hairdressing students learned new cutting and colour correction techniques at the Wella Academy in London

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nvq in WoMen’s HairdressinG (fC155)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above, including english, or vrq2 in Women’s Hairdressing.

this course involves client based sessions enabling students to gain the technical skills and timings required to work within the industry. students will study:

•Thetheoryofhairdressing

•Styling•Designandscience

related aspects•Howtodressandstyle

hair•Cutting,perming,

colouring and plaiting

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of this course, students will be recognised as a qualified hairdresser and can look for employment as a junior stylist. Consideration should then be given to returning to college to develop skills and knowledge towards nvq3.

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entry requirementsnvq level 2 qualification, successful interview and practical and theory skills test.

this course is aimed at those with previous experience of working within the hairdressing industry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Consultation•Creativecutting

techniques•Promotionofservices

and products•Hairextensions•Styleanddresscreative

looks•Longhair•Colourcorrectionand

creative colouring•Financialeffectiveness

of the business

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of this course, students can seek employment in a supervisory position.

vrq in BarBerinG (fH045)



entry requirementsvrq level 2 in Barbering.

this course allows students to progress from level 2, building skills and using more complex techniques. students will study:

•Cuttingandstylinghair•Colouring•Colourcorrection•Perming

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students will be recognised in the industry as a qualified barber. students will also be able to progress onto the nvq level 3 diploma in Hairdressing.

vrq diploMa in WoMen’s HairdressinG (fC144)



entry requirementsvrq2 diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

this course will enable students to further develop creative hairdressing skills and techniques. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Creativecuttingtechniques

•Hairextensions•Styleanddresscreative

looks•Colourcorrection•Perming•CreativeColouring

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can apply for stylist/management positions within a salon or on board cruise ships.

Hnd in Hair and BeautY ManaGeMent(tBC)



entry requirements120 uCas points, plus GCse english at grade C or above. a GCse maths at C is also desirable.

this course is for students who wish to develop their existing level 3 skills in either hairdressing or beauty therapy with a view to progressing on to higher education or into employment in a management role. students will study the following core mandatory units:

•Managementofhealth,safetyandsecurity•Salonmanagement•Qualityofclientcare•Research

the course also includes the following optional units:

•Advancedepilation• Indianheadmassage•Aromatherapy•Sportsandexercisemassage•Managingahairstylingcollection•Hairandscalpspecialistservices•Chemistryofhairandbeautyproducts

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can enter employment within the sector in a management position or self-employment in a growing industry. alternatively, students will be able to apply through uCas for direct entry on to the second year of a relevant degree at university.

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diploMa in HealtH and soCial Care (kH146)



entry requirements4 GCses grade e or above including english, maths and science.

this course is designed as a broad introduction to the health and social care sector, you will have the opportunity to study:

• Developingskillsinhealth and social care

•Personaleffectiveness•Socialresponsibilityat

work•Lookingafterchildren

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in Health and social Care.

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students had the opportunity to work alongside staff members at Providence court care home to get real life work experience and a taste of job opportunities available.

Health and social care is an expanding employment sector

Health and social care students and staff collaborated with Hertfordshire constabulary, stevenage Borough council and Pro-Action, to start up a new youth club in stevenage. the project won the ‘so sharing’ category at the Pride of stevenage awards.





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entry requirements3 GCses at grade d or above including english, maths and science.

this course is designed to give students a general understanding of the health and social care and childcare sector, as well as improved confidence in working with people. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Creativeactivities•Healthyeating•Humandevelopment•Equalityanddiversity

ProgressionoPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 diploma in Health and social Care, level 2 in Childcare and education or seek employment in the sector.

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this course will provide students with an in depth knowledge of health and wellbeing. Work experience is also an essential part of this course. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Humangrowthanddevelopment

•Equality,diversityanddiscrimination issues

•Anatomyand physiology•Sociological

perspectives•Psychological

perspectivesProgression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this one year course, students can continue studying to achieve the full level 3 extended diploma in Health and social Care.

Hnd in HealtH and soCial Care(tBC)



entry requirementslevel 3 qualification in Health and social Care.

this is a generic course aimed at students or practitioners who would like to progress in to management.

students are expected to complete at least 200 hours of work-based experience during the course, which can be in the form of paid or voluntary work. students will be assisted if they need help finding a work placement.

the Hnd in Health and social Care is made up of 8 units totalling 120 credits, including the following mandatory units:

•Communicatinginhealthandsocialcareorganisations •Principlesofworkinginhealthandsocialcare •Healthandsafetyinthehealthandsocialcare workplace

in addition to the core mandatory units students will have the option to study specialist units and follow either the applied social studies or health pathways.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students will be able to seek employment within the sector. alternatively, students will be able to apply through uCas for direct entry on to the second year of a relevant degree at university.

students learnt about job roles within the sector from professionals including police officers, nurses, social workers, care home managers and more at a speed dating style event.

diploMa in veHiCle sYsteMs MaintenanCe(fH001)



entry requirementsa minimum of three GCses grade d-G in maths, english and science.

this course covers the basic technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry focusing on the ‘fast fit’ sector. it provides essential knowledge for service technicians working on light vehicles (cars and vans) in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Lightvehicleconstructionandroutinemaintenance•Operatingprinciplesoflightvehicleengines,tyres,

brakes, steering and suspension system•Operatingprinciplesandmaintenanceoflightvehicle

transmission systems and electrical and electronic systems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 1 diploma in vehicle Maintenance and repair.

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there are a number of vehicles on site including a Vauxhall Insignia donated to us by Vauxhall, enabling students to obtain hands-on experience throughout their course.

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diploMa in Motor veHiCle repair and MaintenanCe skills (fss03)



entry requirementsa minimum of three GCses grade d or above in maths, english and science.

this course is the ideal starting point for anyone considering a career in the automotive industry. Working within a simulated motor vehicle environment students will have the opportunity to study:

•Vehicleconstructionandroutinemaintenance •Operatingprinciplesofvehicletyres,brakes,steering and suspension systems •Operatingprinciplesofvehicleengines •Operatingandmaintenanceofvehicletransmissions •Operatingprinciplesandmaintenanceofvehicle electrical and electronic systems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto level 2 diploma in vehicle Maintenance and repair.

diploMa in veHiCle MaintenanCe and repair (fH019)



entry requirementslevel 1 diploma in Motor vehicle repair and Maintenance skills.

this course combines classroom studies with practical work and assessment in a motor vehicle workshop environment. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Routinevehiclemaintenance

•Removeandreplacevehicle auxiliary electrical units and components

•Removeandreplacevehicle chassis units and components

•Removeandreplacevehicle transmission and driveline units and components

•Conductpreandpostwork vehicle inspections

Progression oPPortunitiesupon completion of the course, students can progress to the iMial level 3 diploma in vehicle Maintenance and repair.

diploMa in veHiCle MaintenanCe and repair(tBC)



entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in Motor vehicle repair and Maintenance skills.

this course combines classroom studies with practical work and assessment in a motor vehicle workshop environment, and aims to teach students to diagnose problems on a range of vehicle systems covering:

•Enginediagnostics•Transmissionanddrive

line diagnostics•Electricalandchassis

systems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon completion of the course, students will be qualified to seek employment within the motor industry. students can also progress on to an advanced apprenticeship framework.

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the Bloodhound ssc car, capable of travelling at a top speed of 1,000 miles per hour, came to the stevenage skills centre.

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run in conjunction with the academy of Music and sound, this course focuses on specific instruments and includes master classes run by industry professionals. instruments studied include guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

each week, students will work towards improving their ability on their chosen instrument through instrument specific lessons. in addition, students will study subjects such as:

•Rhythmandpitch•Rehearsalstudies•Understandingmusic•Exploringthemusicprofession

every week, students will rehearse and perform as part of a live band, a wide range of popular music styles, such as rock, pop, funk, heavy rock, urban, Britpop, heavy metal, emo, classic rock, ‘80s pop, country rock, soul and r&B. furthermore, students will get a chance to specialise in a genre by performing a choice of songs at each ‘end of term Gig’.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students will be able to progress onto level 3 extended diploma in Music.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade e or above. for a chosen instrument, students must also show a basic playing ability that will be assessed on an individual basis.

Platinum selling artist sandi thom performed live and gave a song writing master class at the Academy of Music and sound.

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entry requirementslevel 2 diploma in Music or 4 GCses at grade C or above. for a chosen instrument, students must also show a good playing ability that will be assessed on an individual basis.

run in conjunction with the academy of Music and sound, this course focuses on specific instruments and includes master classes run by industry professionals. instruments studied include guitar, bass, drums and vocals. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Auralperceptionskills •Developingamusicproduct •Marketingandpromotioninthemusicindustry •Musicperformancetechniques •Musicproductiontechniques •Contemporarysongwritingtechniques

each week, students will study many lessons on their own instrument, as well as some generic subjects such as composition techniques and music arranging.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students will be able to look for employment within the music industry or progress onto a related course at university.

students received a drumming masterclass from carlos Hercules who has built up his career playing for bands including the eurythmics, Leona Lewis, Beverley knight and more recently, with George Michael at the closing ceremony of London 2012.

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entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course, apart from enthusiasm, dedication and a passion for performing. We recommended that students have GCses in drama and english at grade d-e.

once students begin training with us, they will become a vital member of our theatre company. students will develop and learn as a performer through practical workshops, live performances, community projects and trips.

students will develop a wide range of performance skills including:

•Actingtechniques•Voice•Movement• Improvisation•Productiontechniques

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of the course, students can progress onto our level 3 extended diploma in performing arts, dance or production arts.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d or above.

this course is designed to give students an insight into what goes on behind the scenes of the theatre, music and live events industries and all the different production elements involved. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Lighting•Sound•Musicrecording•Workingintheperformingartsindustry•Crewing•Performingartsproductionprocess

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 extended diploma in production arts or look for employment within the performing arts industry.

our theatre seats an audience of 150 and is fully equipped with industry standard stage lighting and sound technology.


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extended diploMa in aCtinG(Bp015)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade C and above including english, or a level 2 qualification at merit or above.

this course is designed to give students an overview of the diversity of the field of performing arts and help prepare students to move on to drama school and university. students will have the opportunity to study:

•FilmandTVacting•Directing•Principlesofacting•Scriptwriting•Classicaltheatre

Progression oPPortunitiesafter this course, students can go on to study at drama schools and university. previous students have gone on to study at east 15, Central school of speech and drama, alra, rada, Winchester and Manchester Metropolitan university among others. there is also the opportunity for students to go onto work in the industry in areas such as film, television and coat style entertainment.


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entry requirements4 GCses at grade C and above including english, or a level 2 qualification at merit or above.

this course will enable students to develop their skills within drama, dance and singing. throughout the course students will be given the opportunity to take on a range of performance and production roles such as choreographer, assistant stage manager and costume design. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Performanceworkshops•Musicaltheatreskills•Singingtechniquesand

performance•Actingtechniquesand

performance•Ballet,jazz,tapand

contemporary dance

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can go on to study at drama schools and university.

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this pathway is suitable for students with a keen interest in the backstage processes that underpin modern theatre and concert production as well as performing arts events and exhibitions. Working with local and national employers, students will develop skills in event production, including technical and design skills in stage, lighting and sound, as well as organisational and practical skills in the production and stage management business. students will complete five core units which provide a basic introduction to design and technical production. these will include:

•Productionartsworkshop•Performingartsbusiness•Thehistoricalcontextofperformance•Productionartsplanning•Productionfortheatreperformance

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can progress onto university study.

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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d including english.

this course is aimed at anyone considering a career in the uniformed public services. it provides background information, experience, and direct contact with public services including the police, fire service, ambulance crew and the army. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Employmentintheuniformed public services

•Careerplanning• Improvinghealthand

fitness for entry into the public services

•Expeditionskills

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students will be able to progress onto the level 3 extended diploma in public services or there are career opportunities within the armed and emergency services.

extended diploMa in puBliC serviCes (fH005)




this course provides background information, experience and direct contact with public services including police, fire service, ambulance crew and the army. the course is designed to help students make an informed career decision and gain knowledge/experience of the entry requirements going into the public services. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Employmentintheuniformedpublicservices•Careerplanning• Improvinghealthandfitnessforentryintothepublic

services •Expeditionskills•Workexperiencewithintheindustry

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can seek employment within the armed forces or emergency services. students can also progress to further study at university.

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train for a career in the uniformed Public services


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extended diploMa in sCienCe (tBC)


Course loCationthe da vinci studio school of science and engineering (stevenage)

entry requirements4 GCses at grade C or above including english, maths and science.

this two year course will give students the knowledge and specific skills needed to meet the needs of modern science industries. there is a strong emphasis on how similar procedures are carried out in industry, but also on how to communicate science to others, both in formal reports and projects, and in attractive poster and visual displays. the course includes:

•Fundamentalsofscience •Usingscienceintheworkplace •Scientificpracticaltechniques •Usingmathematicaltoolsinscience •Physiology •Biochemistry •Microbiology •Electricalcircuitsandtheirapplications •Biomedicalscience •Perceptionsofscience •Workinginthescienceindustry •Geneticsandgeneticengineering •Chemicalanalysis •Medicalphysicstechniques •Chemicallaboratorytechniques •Astronomy •Diseasesandinfections

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the foundation degree in Bioscience or other related degree programmes at university.

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Course loCationda vinci studio school of science and engineering (stevenage)

entry requirementsthere are no formal entry requirements to study this course but students will be expected to study GCse maths and english if they have not achieved a grade C.

this one year course provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding in the sciences as well as technical skills to prepare for the challenge of working in engineering. students will complete the level 2 diploma along with other qualifications designed to enhance employability (for example, sustainability and science/design enterprise). Mandatory units include:

•Chemistryandourearth•Energyandouruniverse•Biologyandourenvironment

students can also study optional units, such as:

•Applicationsofchemicalsubstances•Applicationsofphysicalscience•Healthapplicationsoflife•Sciences,practicalscientificproject•Scienceandtheworldofwork•Monitoringtheenvironment•Growingplantsforfood•Scienceinmedicine•Usingmathematicaltoolsinscience•Designingandmakingusefuldevicesinscience•Biotechnologicalproceduresandapplications

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto a level 3 extended diploma course.


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entry requirements120 uCas points made up of at least one a level (a2), a BteC national award or equivalent, plus 4 GCses at grade C or above including maths, english and science or equivalent (functional skills level 2). applicants returning to study with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience will be welcome to apply.

the extended degree in science course is a one year science and maths course as preparation for a science or maths degree at the university of Hertfordshire. students will study the following modules:

•Introductorybiology •Introductorychemistry •Introductoryphysics •Mathsforscience •Anindividualproject

students will also have a range of optional modules to choose from related to their chosen degree specialism.

students are assessed through coursework, exams, presentations and practical assignments.

Progression oPPortunitieson successful completion of the initial year, students can continue to degree studies at the university of Hertfordshire, progressing to a variety of science degrees (dependent on their grades).

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Hnd in BioloGY(tBC)



entry requirements120 uCas points made up of at least one a level (a2), or a level 3 qualification (such as a level3 diploma or extended diploma in applied science or similar discipline). plus 4 GCses at grade C or above including maths, english and science or equivalent (functional skills level 2). applicants returning to study with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience will be welcome to apply.

the Hnd in applied Biology course is comprised of nine units, which have an emphasis on Biochemistry and Chemistry. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Laboratorytechniques•Pharmacologicalprinciplesofdrugactions•Cellbiology•Pharmacological•Principlesofdrugactionsandchemistry

Progression oPPortunitiesCompletion of the diploma will allow students to apply via uCas for direct entry onto the second year of a degree programme.

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this course includes a range of practical sports and investigations into the business, organisation and safety requirements for sporting activities. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Takingpartinsport•Assistingatasportoractiveleisureevent• Improvingyourownfitness•Risksandhazardsinsportandactiveleisure•Howthebodyworks•Planningyourownfitnessprogramme

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in sport.

diploMa in sport(fH014)



entry requirements4 GCses at grade d including english and maths.

this course offers students an opportunity to study sport and the exercise and fitness industry. it is a practical course including a variety of sport-related modules and the chance to gain a range of additional qualifications. students will have the opportunity to study:

•Fitnesstestingandtraining

•Practicalsport•Anatomyand

physiology for sport•Planningandrunninga

sports event•Personalfitness•Effectsofexerciseon

the body systems

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 extended diploma in sport or seek employment within the sports industry.

eDGe centre is a varied sports complex at the Hitchin centre, offering gym facilities, football pitches, netball courts, basketball courts and more.


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entry requirementsa minimum 4 GCses at grade C including english and maths.

this course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for successful employment in the sports and outdoor sector, including both land and water based outdoor activities. students will study:

•Outdoorandadventurousexpeditions•Principlesandpracticesinoutdooreducation•Skillsforlandbasedoutdooractivities•Skillsforwaterbasedoutdooractivities•Leadershipinsport•Practicalindividualandteamsports

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the Hnd in leisure Management or seek employment within the sports industry.

extended diploMa in sport(fH006)



entry requirementsa minimum of 4 GCses at grade C including english and maths.

this course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment in the sport and recreation industries. students will study:

•Principlesofanatomyandphysiology•Sportscoaching•Fitnesstesting•Leadershipinsport• Instructingphysicalactivityandexercise•Sportsnutrition•Sportandexercisemassage•Sportpsychology

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the Hnd in sport (leisure Management), other related courses at university or seek employment within the sports industry.

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nortH HertfordsHire ColleGe footBall aCadeMY(fH059)

Course durationdependent upon the academic programme chosen.


entry requirementsthe entry requirements are dependent upon the academic programme chosen and are in accordance with the requirements of the academic course. students are not recruited solely on their playing ability, and in developing an ‘academy’ we are catering for a range of abilities.

the scheme is designed to appeal to those students who still wish to develop their sporting abilities under the guidance of qualified coaches, whilst also completing academic qualifications.

the football academy is a partnership between north Hertfordshire College and Watford football Club and allows students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional environment with full-time coaching to help students fulfil their potential and sporting ambitions. teams play regular league fixtures against other english schools/academies as part of the english Colleges’ football association league as well as British Colleges tournaments and ‘friendly’ fixtures. students are also encouraged to gain the fa level 1 Coaching award, and a first aid Certificate.

Progression oPPortunitieson completion of the course, students may wish to progress to a higher level programme. others may seek careers in professional or semi-professional football, gain overseas scholarships or gain employment in the sports industry.

Hnd in sport (leisure ManaGeMent)(fH007)



entry requirementsa minimum of 120 uCas points. applicants returning to study with equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

students will benefit from genuine work placements by completing employer led projects, providing opportunities to develop a range of entrepreneurial skills. students are assessed through coursework, exams, presentations and practical assignments.

the course will develop students’ personal and transferable skills, whilst also developing the attributes associated with the study of sport at Higher education level. students will be based at the Hitchin Centre and have access to excellent health and fitness facilities at fit4less in stevenage. the Hnd sport (leisure Management) course includes the following modules of study:

•Healthpromotion •Managingsportsdevelopment •Sportandleisureindustry •Operatingandmanagingfacilities •Principlesofmarketing •Managinghealthandfitness

Progression oPPortunitiessuccessful completion of the Hnd will enable students to continue their learning and development within Higher education at degree level or to seek employment within the sport and leisure industry.

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introduCtorY diploMa in travel, tourisM and aviation(fH050)



entry requirements 4 GCses at grade G or above.

this course is a great introduction to the uk travel and tourism industry. students will learn to plan travel itineraries, study customer service and customer relations, as well as creating promotional displays for the travel and tourism industry. students will learn about all the different careers available within the travel and tourism industry.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful competition of this course, students can progress onto the level 2 diploma in travel and tourism.

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students visited the British schools Museum in Hitchin to take on a number of roles for the day


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entry requirements4 GCses at grade d, including english and preferably maths.

this course offers excellent opportunities to explore a wide range of aspects of our exciting industry. one term could be looking at customer service and cruises, with the next term focusing on airlines and airports and repping in Greece! our excellent travel and tourism team use all of their industry knowledge to design exciting projects where students do not just learn the facts and figures, but get a chance to practise the skills that will prepare them for work as the next member of cabin crew, the next club rep, or next manager in your choice of career.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can progress onto the level 3 course or look for employment within the travel industry.

extended diploMa in aviation operations (fH080)




a really practical course for those who are passionate about working in airlines and airports, that gets students to develop essential employability skills whilst learning about the highly complex but fascinating industry. the projects students will get to work on include:

•Theterminal–learnallaboutthedevelopmentofthose giant terminals, including terminal 5 at Heathrow and the brand new airports including Berlin and Hong kong. find out what it takes to build a successful one before students get to design one themselves.

•Aviationinvestigation–findoutabouttheindustrysince 1945 and look at developments from new aircraft to the rise and demise of different airlines.

•Flyinghigh–everythingstudentsneedtobeamember of cabin crew.

•Airessentials–learnallaboutgeography,security,health and safety and communication that are parts of the daily life of workers in the industry. learn your pax to your lHrs and your Csds to your ramps.

•Thepassenger–learnallaboutcustomerserviceandthe absolute importance of this in the aviation industry.

• Independentstudy–chooseanaspectoftheindustrymost of interest to pursue a career in.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course students can apply for a whole range of job opportunities within the travel and tourism industry or progress onto the Hnd in travel and tourism Management.

extended diploMa in travel and tourisM (fH077)




this highly practical course allows students to develop skills and knowledge at level 3. With our excellent travel and tourism team, students can be assured of an interesting, enjoyable and most importantly valuable two years. students will explore the key components of the industry looking at the various organisations and customer and business skills, before getting down to the nitty gritty of life as a resort rep, member of cabin crew, working in an airport, running a business, working in travel retail, or running events.

Progression oPPortunitiesupon successful completion of this course, students can apply for a whole range of job opportunities within the travel and tourism industry or progress onto the Higher national diploma in travel and tourism Management.

Hnd in travel and tourisM ManaGeMent(tBC)



entry requirements120 uCas points, plus GCse english at grade C or above. GCse maths at C is also desirable.

this course provides an excellent opportunity for students wanting to further develop their knowledge in the travel and tourism sector, or for students from other disciplines who want to forge a career in the industry. this course includes the following units of study:

•Finance•Marketing•Management•Humanresources•Resortmanagement•Passengertransportoperations•Publicrelations•Sustainabletourism

Progression oPPortunitiesplans are currently being made to allow students to progress onto the third top-up year of the Ba (Hons) tourism Management degree. However, completion of the Hnd will allow students to apply through uCas for direct entry to the second year of any relevant degree course. students can also apply for a variety of employment opportunities within the travel and tourism industry.

stUDents VIsIt tHoRPe PARk

our Centres - stevenaGe Centre

enHanCe Hair salonenhance Hair salon, stevenage, is a commercial hair salon which offers cutting and styling, perming, scalp and conditioning, colouring, highlights, extensions and afro-Caribbean services.

Based on the stevenage Centre ground floor, enhance Hair salon is open to the public, and provides an ideal learning environment for hairdressing students to acquire practical work experience throughout their study. students are supervised throughout by their tutors who are fully qualified hairdressers.


stevenaGe Centre – at a GlanCe:

ground floor •reception •StevenageITCentre •EnhanceHairSalon •LinkLounge •Students’Union •CostaCoffeeand snack shop •Cafeteria •Careersadviceand guidance point •CommunityHall •Multiusegamesarea

first floor•LearningResource Centre •Classrooms •Learningbases •Meetingrooms

seCond floor •Classrooms •Learningbases •Sciencelaboratories •Computersuite •TheGazelleSTEM Centre

our Centres - stevenaGe Centre

oUR centRessteVenAGe centRe MonksWood WaY, stevenaGe, HertfordsHire, sG1 1lathe stevenage Centre provides a state-of-the-art learning environment for students, offering the best possible educational and training opportunities for the local community. the main entrance opens up into the atrium. this is a large communal space which includes the main reception and a cafeteria. it also houses a number of student services and a social learning facilities. the first and second floors are dedicated learning areas, where students can find classrooms and learning resource centres.

Classrooms at the stevenage Centre are equipped with ‘smart Wall’ technology, helping to provide first class i.t. resources for teaching and learning. the centre also allows space for learning bases, which are dedicated curriculum areas for learners to carry out their studies. each floor also has a learning resources centre, equipped with computers, books and journals.

the second floor of the stevenage Centre also holds the Gazelle steM Centre. the steM Centre is a stylish new workspace delivering a range of exciting and interactive learning activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering and Maths (steM), specifically for key stages 2, 3 and 4.

packed with the latest technology and led by a dedicated team of steM experts, it is designed to spark the imaginations of potential scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

adjacent to the stevenage Centre is the da vinci studio school of science and engineering.

what Can you study here?•ALevels •AccesstoHigherEducation •ComputingandIT •Criminology •ChildhoodStudies •GCSEs •HairdressingandBarbering •HealthandSocialCare •HigherEducation •Languages •Science



our Centres - stevenaGe skills Centre


stevenaGe skills Centre – at a GlanCe:•Purpose-built workshops •Assessmentbays •RefectoryandCosta Coffee •IntegratedITteaching facilities •WorldSkillsUKtraining centre •Tradeworkshops •Students’Union

oUR centRessteVenAGe skILLs centRe fulton Close, stevenaGe, HertfordsHire, sG1 2af

the stevenage skills Centre, opened in partnership with Hertfordshire investing in Communities, is a vocational training facility, offering a wide range of full and part-time courses, including apprenticeships and diplomas and is the first of its kind in the area.

the purpose-built facility consists of five large converted factory units. the units have been divided up to provide the optimum learning atmosphere and experience for students.

the equipment used in the skills centre is the industry standard, and is recommended for learning purposes. the centre also has a number of classrooms, allowing space for theoretical learning to support the courses offered.

there is also a refectory serving hot and cold food which has computers for students to use, as well as table football for student downtime.

what Can you study here?•Brickwork •Carpentry •Electrical •Engineering •MotorVehicle •PaintingandDecorating •Plumbing •RenewableEnergies •Welding

our Centres - stevenaGe skills Centre



sHine valetinG Centreshine is a commercial car wash and valeting centre run by nHC students. Based at the front of the stevenage skills Centre, shine offers a range of car wash and valeting services to a professional standard.

shine is aimed at giving students the opportunity of gaining commercial awareness and employability skills as well as paid part-time employment. the centre has been awarded the two tick’s symbol for the equal employment opportunities they provide for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. the symbol is awarded by jobcentre plus to employers who have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.

our Centres - Centre for tHe arts

tHe studiothe Centre for the arts houses a brand new design studio, named the studio, kitted out with the latest computers and software, meeting areas and an inspiration wall. students, through studio Hatch, will have the opportunity to work closely with the college’s own marketing and graphic design team on live projects supporting businesses and events both locally and nationally.

tHe tHeatrenHC’s newly developed theatre seats an audience of 150 and is fully equipped with industry standard stage lighting and sound technology. students host regular theatrical and musical productions throughout the year.

tHe CineMathe digital production studio and cinema seats an audience of 70 and boasts a 3 metre wide projection screen. this studio is used as a theatre and training area for production arts students. the cinema is used to showcase our students’ own productions and to host film nights in conjunction with Hitchin films.

indulGe restaurantindulge is our contemporary restaurant run by catering and hospitality students. it is open to the public and customers can enjoy excellent food, great wine and fantastic service. indulge offers a compelling menu throughout the year, as well as hosting a number of themed evenings.


Centre for tHe arts – at a GlanCe:•IndulgeRestaurant •TheGallery •TheStudio •TheTheatre •TheCinema •Dancestudios •Artstudio •Artsshop •Bistro •Trainingkitchenand restaurant •3Dworkshopsfor pottery, sculpture and wood

our Centres - Centre for tHe arts

oUR centRescentRe FoR tHe ARts Willian road, HitCHin, HertfordsHire, sG4 0ls

the Centre for the arts is the home of creative and cultural education at nHC. students gain valuable work experience and commercial skills whilst offering a range of plays, musicals, films, exhibitions and dining to members of the local community.

as well as a number of commercial enterprises operating at the centre, there are also dance studios, an art studio, a theatre and an arts shop.

what Can you study here?•AnimalCare •Art,DesignandMedia •CateringandHospitality •Dance •FashionandMerchandising •HigherEducation •PerformingArts



HitCHin Centre

edGe Centre sports CoMplexthe edGe Centre has a sports hall, 3G all-weather pitch, gym, studio, squash court, massage tables and meeting areas. the edGe Centre provides a range of sport and exercise opportunities using our wide variety of facilities as well as hosting a range of both team and individual sports as well individual exercise.

the edGe Centre can be utilised for recreational or competitive purposes, with many local club teams using our facilities for training and matches.

enHanCe Hair salonenhance Hair salon, Hitchin, is a commercial hair salon which offers cutting and styling, perming, scalp and conditioning, colouring, highlights, extensions and afro-Caribbean services.

enhance Hair salon is open to the public, and is an ideal learning environment for hairdressing students to gain hands on experience, where students are supervised by their tutors who are fully qualified hairdressers.

enerGise BeautY salonenergise Beauty salon is a beauty and holistic therapy salon offering body treatments, facial treatments, eye treatments, make-up, foot and hand treatments, tanning, aromatherapy, reflexology, waxing and slimming and toning services.

energise Beauty salon is open to the public, and is the ideal learning environment for beauty and holistic therapy students to gain hands on experience. all students are fully supervised by their tutors who are fully qualified beauticians.

sHine valetinG Centreshine is a commercial car wash and valeting centre run by nHC students. Based in the Hitchin Centre, shine offers a range of car wash and valeting services to a professional standard.

shine is aimed at giving the students of nHC the opportunity gaining commercial awareness and employability skills as well as paid part-time employment. due to the success of shine, the valeting service has been extended to a permanent location at the stevenage skills Centre.

HitCHin Centre – at a GlanCe:•EdgeCentreSports Complex •EnhanceHairSalon •EnergiseBeautySalon •TheSUB •Aircabinsimulation •Sportsrehabilitation centre •HigherEducation centre •TheAcademyof Music and sound

our Centres - HitCHin Centre

oUR centResHItcHIn centRe CaMBridGe road, HitCHin, HertfordsHire, sG4 0jd

in january 2013, £10m of building work commenced on the existing facilities at the Hitchin Centre, with the addition of a covered multifunctional internal space.

the new and refurbished buildings have been designed to reflect the needs of our students and have been developed as part of a holistic master planning strategy for the 110,000 square meter Hitchin Centre. developed in close consultation with stakeholder groups at nHC, including the senior leadership team, staff, and property Board, the scheme seeks to revive the Hitchin Centre through the refurbishment of three teaching accommodation blocks and the creation of a new internal ‘Hub’ space.

the completed project will deliver a world-class college with a positive learning environment that is inspirational, motivational, stimulating, comfortable and safe for the students and staff. although large parts of the Hitchin Centre are under construction, portions of the centre will continue to operate. the centre is due to open late 2014.

at the Hitchin Centre, you will find the newly refurbished students’ union Building, the suB, as well as nHC’s edGe Centre sports Complex, our 3G sports pitch, hair and beauty salons and the academy of Music and sound.

what Can you study here?•BeautyandHolisticTherapy •Business •Hairdressing •HigherEducation •Music •PeterJonesEnterpriseAcademy •PublicServices •Sport •TravelandTourism


our Centres - da vinCi Hall

DA VIncI HALL BroadWaY, letCHWortH Garden CitY, HertfordsHire, sG6 3nx

the da vinci Hall, formerly known as plinston Hall, is newly opened a temporary home to students from the da vinci studio school of Creative enterprise.

the da vinci Hall is a ready-built centre that has hosted art exhibitions, plays and shows for a number of years under its previous name, and has now been turned into a fantastic learning space.

what Can you study here?•ArtandDesign•ProductionArts


GoldsMitH Centre – at a GlanCe:•ITsuites •Learningresources •Refectory •Latestaudiovisual technology •Videoconferencing •Boardroomand conference facilities •Roomhire availability for businesses •WinWebHub

oUR centResGoLDsMItH centRe BroadWaY, letCHWortH Garden CitY, HertfordsHire, sG6 3GB

the Goldsmith Centre offers a unique business setting for conferences and meetings and provides a wide range of business solutions from training to funding for professional and management courses.

the Goldsmith Centre provides business training to support organisations by offering accredited programmes, bespoke training and professional updates.

the centre also caters for individuals wishing to improve their job prospects or acquire the skills needed for an alternative career.

the Goldsmith Centre hosts a Costa Coffee lounge, boardroom, video conferencing room, formal and informal meeting areas, meeting rooms and fully equipped classrooms.

what Can you study here?•AATaccountancy•CIPDHRdevelopmentandtraining• ILMmanagement,leadershipandcoachingskills•CILExlawandlegalexecutivetraining•HealthandSafety-NEBOSH,IOSH,FirstAidatWork•ThePeterJonesEnterpriseAcademy•ProfessionalUpdates-aninnovativeprogrammefor

updating skills and knowledge•Skillsandemployabilitytrainingforseniorstaffand

graduates

our Centres - GoldsMitH Centre


a Brand neW tYpe of eduCation

tHe da vinCi studio sCHool of Creative enterpriseopened in september 2013, the school offers industry-led multi-disciplinary projects at Year 10 which cover GCse english, Mathematics and science. sport and fitness, learning for life and the development of it skills are also be embedded in the curriculum.

at post 16, students can study vocational pathways, Broadcast, digital and print-based Media, design and technical production, and enterprise and applied arts.

real working environmentthe school provides students with the exciting opportunity to learn in a working theatre.

a Brand neW tYpe of eduCation

A BRAnD neW tYPe oF eDUcAtIonnorth Hertfordshire College is pleased to sponsor two brand new studio schools in our area.

studio schools are a new type of pioneering 14-19 state school model for young people of all abilities who want to succeed in life. they are based on extensive research and best practice from Britain and around the world. they offer a unique practical and enquiry based approach to learning and the curriculum involves enterprise projects and real work. students can apply to join to study at key stage 4 (year 10) and at post 16.

tHe da vinCi studio sCHool of sCienCe and enGineerinGopened in september 2012, the school is science and engineering based. in Year 10 industry-led multi-disciplinary projects cover GCse english, Maths, and science, Citizenship, re, pHse and iCt. vocational and technical qualifications such as BteC engineering and a product design and innovation qualification can be studied along with an enterprise qualification, a project qualification and a other optional GCses/vocational qualifications.

at post 16 students can choose from a suite of a level courses as well as level 2 and 3 BteC diploma courses in science and engineering.

working with emPloyersWe have forged some fantastic relationships with major local employers within the science and engineering industries.


MoneY Matters

24+ advanCed learninG loanif you are aged 24 or over and considering studying a further education course at level 3 or above, there are some important changes you should know about the way government support will work. from april 2013 onwards students have been able to apply for a 24+ advanced learning loan to pay your tuition fees for courses.

who is the loan for?to qualify for an advanced learning loan, students must be aged 24 or over on the first day of the course.

what is the loan designed for?the advanced learning loan is aimed at providing support for the cost of tuition fees. qualifications that the loan is eligible for include a levels, advanced and Higher apprenticeships, level 3 and 4 diplomas and Certificates and nvqs.

how muCh Can i borrow?the minimum loan amount is £300, and students can choose a loan that covers part of or the entire tuition fee.

how does the loan work?loans are provided by the student loans Company and will be paid directly to the college to cover the course fees. students

will not be required to pay back the loan until they are working an earning £21,000 per annum. loan repayments are deducted from your salary each month on a sliding scale (e.g. a salary of £22,000 would result in a loan repayment of £7.50 per month) and if you stop working, your repayments will stop until you are working and earning over £21,000 again.

disCretionarY learner support fundthis fund is available to assist students toward the

cost of relevant educational expenses, to allow them to complete their course. if you are struggling with course related costs (e.g. childcare, travel, books and exams), you may be able to apply for help from the learner support fund (subject to status and availability of funds).

if you wish to speak to someone about this or any other financial matter then simply contact our student services team by phone on 01462 443079 (stevenage) or 01462 424331 (Hitchin). alternatively, you can email [email protected] or drop into either student services Centre.


tuition feesthere are no tuition fees for courses at north Hertfordshire College for students aged 16-18 years. adults (19+) may be liable for fees, but certain groups of students are heavily subsidised. please contact Central enquiries for further details on 01462 424242 or email [email protected].

16-18 BursarY aWardif you are aged between 16 and 18 years and think you might struggle with the costs of education or training, you may be eligible for a bursary.

Who is it for?•Youngpeopleincare•Careleavers•Youngpeoplewhoclaim

income support in their own name

•Youngpeoplewhoclaim both employment support allowance and disability living allowance in their own name*

*proof will need to be provided for each

arMY fe BursarY sCHeMe (feBs)the fe Bursary scheme, or feBs as it is known, gives the opportunity for students studying any level 2 fe subject (or higher), to be awarded a maximum of £4000 while they are studying and after their phase 1 training in the British army.

if you are about to start a level 2 course (or higher) at a fe establishment or you are already studying on a level 2 course (or higher) you could earn up to £4,000.

•£1,000aftercompletionof each year of an fe (further education) course

•£1,000aftercompletionofphase 1 training

fore more information on feBs, please visit www.army.mod.uk.

HiGHer eduCationstudents on both full-time and part-time Higher education courses are eligible for student financial support through student finance england.

visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance for full information and how to apply.

full-time eu students should be eligible for a full tuition fee grant, together with maintenance support if required. part-time eu students are eligible for a tuition fee loan only. tuition fees are paid directly to the institution from student loans Company; maintenance payments are made in instalments directly to the student.

repayment does not start until the april following the end of your study and then only when earning £21,000. interest is charged at a current rate of 9% of the difference (for example, if you earn £22,000 your monthly repayments taken at source via paYe would be £7.50 per month). all loans are written off after 30 years.

MoneY Matters

MoneY MAtteRs


travel BY Carall five of nHC’s main centres have allocated parking for staff and students. there is limited space available however, and during busy periods you may not be able to park in the car park.

students attending the Goldsmith Centre will be provided with a code for the barrier in the adjacent car park.

travel BY Bikethe college supports sustainable travel and encourages students and staff to travel by bike or by foot whenever possible. each centre has available bike stands to securely lock up your bike.

travel

travel BY traineach of nHC’s five main centres is ideally located within stevenage, Hitchin and letchworth. they are all within walking distance of nearby train stations.

stevenage, Hitchin and letchworth train stations are all situated on the main london lines from Cambridge or peterborough.


travel BY Bus

unothe uno bus offers a network of bus routes across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire linking nHC with major towns and transport routes to offer an affordable method of transport for students.

students must show the driver an nHC id card to receive unlimited daily travel for just £1.

arrivastudents can catch the following arriva bus routes to north Hertfordshire College:

300/301 - Welwyn and knebworth to stevenage

97 - stotfold to letchworth Garden City and Hitchin

100/1/2 - luton to Hitchin and stevenage

students must show the driver an nHC id card to receive a one day ticket for just £2.

students can also buy a Herts saver Card for £20, offering further travel reductions including a one day ticket for just £1.

travel

tRAVeL

CentrebusCentrebus operate a network of local and inter-urban services serving north and east Hertfordshire. north Hertfordshire College subsidise all Centrebus routes into stevenage and Hitchin, connecting areas such as aston, Bennington, Codicote, Henlow, kimpton, Meppershall, langley, pirton, shillington, stondon, Walkern and Watton-at-stone to our centres in stevenage and Hitchin.

students must show the driver an nHC id card to receive a one day ticket for just £2.

students can also purchase a Herts saver Card for £20, offering further travel reductions including a one day ticket for just £1.


introduCinG tHe students’ union


IntRoDUcInG tHe stUDents’ UnIon every student enrolled at nHC automatically becomes a member of the students’ union. lead by the students’ union sabbatical president and the executive Committee, the students’ union provides a voice to all students to give their ideas and opinions on how the college is run.


introduCinG tHe students’ union

My name is kazeem, and i have been elected by the students as your students’ union (su) sabbatical president 2013- 2014. i joined the su as i felt that nHC students’ ideas and opinions should be heard and action should be taken to improve the social and learning experience students receive.

i have been a student at north Hertfordshire College for almost two years.

student voice plays a very important role at nHC. in ensuring that every student’s voice is heard and that students are at the centre of everything we do, you will have the opportunity to attend events such as: student parliament, student Conference and principal’s question time. this is where students get involved in making decisions about your student experience, how you are supported and what type of learning and teaching experience you want.

students are the priority; the su caters for the needs and requirements of all students ensuring that you receive support, opportunities and an amazing social life. it is a place anyone can make friends.

i hope you have a fantastic year, i wish you all the best of luck. let’s create a WHole neW viBe tHis Year.

kazeem Yusuf sabbatical president

follow me on twitter @NHC_Kaz or email me on [email protected]

sUPPoRt WHILe YoU stUDYeach of our centres has dedicated members of staff on site who can provide help, advice and support to students and we have links with a number of organisations who offer specialist help free of charge to students.

We also have a counselling service at college available to all students and we offer specialist support for students who are at risk of harm or abuse.

additional learninG supportat nHC we offer additional learning support to all students with a learning or physical disability, we have a team of highly specialised teachers and learning support staff. students with the following may be eligible for learning support:

•Hearingorsightloss •AutisticSpectrumConditionsuchasAsperger’sSyndrome •SpecificlearningdifficultiessuchasDyslexia,Dyscalculia or dyspraxia •ADHD/ADD •Moderatelearningdifficulty •Mentalhealthdifficulty •Physicaldisability

students should give details of any additional learning support that they received at school when filling out the application form for their course. We will then contact the student to arrange an initial assessment interview and following this appropriate learning support will be set up in agreement with the student.

for further information please contact the additional learning support team on 01462 424343.

support WHile You studY

WORK HARD, PLAY HARDER!

ENRICHMENTWORK HARD, PLAY HARDER


enriCH Your experienCestudent life at north Hertfordshire College is much more than just lessons and coursework. the college is a place to make new friends, engage in new hobbies, contribute to the local community, and to enjoy new activities and events.

taking part in a wide range of experiences and opportunities will make your time at the college much more enjoyable. You will develop your circle of friends and add another interesting dimension to your Cv, which will help with applications for university or the world of work.

sport and fitnesssport and fitness activities give you the chance to get active whilst at college. the nHC5 offer includes ‘Get active’, and this is exactly what this programme offers you. We have five team sports, including netball and football, where students compete locally, nationally and internationally. We also offer a wide range of non-competitive exercises such as gym sessions, zumba, street dance and many more studio classes.

enriCHMent

enRIcHMent

Bespokethe enrichment team operates a bespoke service for different curriculum areas which allows us to look at what’s already covered in your programme of study and provide a huge variety of trips, activities and guest speakers to support this. the activity programme is worked out with your tutors right at the beginning of the year, so everyone has the opportunity to get involved whether it is in sport, volunteering or just activities to socialise.

support for suCCessin addition to studying for your main qualifications, you have the opportunity to broaden your experiences and enhance your personal development through a variety of enrichment activities.

By taking part in the enrichment programme, you will have opportunities to pursue and develop other interests, get the chance to meet new people and develop a wide range of skills to aid your progression into the world of work or Higher education. employers and Higher education organisations look very favourably on students who have used the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities and, at nHC, we ask you to get involved right from the beginning so the opportunities are based around that you have asked for.

soCial and Createat north Hertfordshire College, there are fantastic opportunities to get involved in a range of fun activities to suit your particular needs and career aspirations, pursue new interests, meet other students and develop skills. at the start of each academic year, freshers fayre is held where students can find out about all of the extra-curricular opportunities and support available.



MYAPPLIcAtIonmyappLICatIoN.NHC.aC.uK

Myapplication is a website designed to provide information and updates on services and facilities, and which enables us to keep in touch with you throughout your application process, and you with us.

Myapplication helps future students track their full-time application (this service is currently unavailable for part-time courses). By visiting myapplication.nhc.ac.uk, future students can log in with their student id, and locate what stage their application is at, and what they need to do next e.g. attend an interview.

Myapplication also holds a wide range of information that is relevant to new students, and will help you find out about the college experience, life at nHC, careers advice and guidance, and how students can get involved with work experience.

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