City College 2020/21 Full-Time Prospectus

FULL-TIME COURSES 2020/21 www.southampton-city.ac.uk

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Contents Courses Art, Design & Photography 20–25 Health & Social Care 68-71 Beauty 26–29 Hospitality & Catering 72-75 Business, Enterprise & Law 30–33 IT & Digital Communications 76-79 Childcare & Early Years 34–37 Marine 80–85 Construction 38–45 Media & Games 86–91 Engineering 46–49 Motor Vehicle 92–95 Contents English for Speakers of Other 50–51 Performing & Production Arts 96–101 Languages (ESOL) Sport 102–105 Forensic & 52–55 Theatrical Hair & 106–109 Criminal Investigation 56–61 Media Make-Up 62-67 Foundation Learning Travel, Tourism & Cruise 110-113 Hairdressing & Barbering College Information 4–7 Guide to Levels 15 Facilities 9 Applying to City College 16–17 Study Programmes 10 Apprenticeships 18–19 Trips, Visits & Activities 11 Courses 20–113 Next Steps & Progression  114–115 Student Support 12–13 Travelling to City College 116–117 Information for Parents/Carers 14 Course Index APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 3

Facilities Aspire restaurant Facilities Training kitchen Motor vehicle workshop On-site fitness centre Photography studio £1m industry-standard TV & radio studios 12 Brick workshops construction & engineering workshops 4

Engineering workshops TV studio Free Wi-fi Facilities Learning Resource Centre access 50 hub café cover training restaurant Hair salons Beauty salons Electrical workshops APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 5

Facilities Marine Skills Centre Our specialist Marine Skills Centre is located on the waterside in Woolston, Southampton. The centre features the best marine training facilities on the South Coast for boat building and marine engineering, with expert teaching by industry professionals. 5 specialist workshops 26 boat engines 11,,000000sqsq..mm specialist Mmarine Sskills Cceennttrree 6

Centre for Contemporary Arts 240-seat Facilities theatre Theatrical hair 7 & media make-up salon Sound & lighting studio Our hub theatre is a 240-seat professional theatre with the latest equipment to rival mid-scale repertory theatres. Equipped with industry-standard equipment, it provides students with the very best training facilities in the region for production arts, stage management, theatrical hair and media make-up, contemporary acting, dance and performing arts. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

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Study Programmes Our courses teach young people to be ready for university or work when they Study Programmes finish college. They are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for and are taught by our industry expert tutors. Full-time Study Programmes are made up of: ÒÒ Main subject qualification (academic or vocational) ÒÒ English and maths ÒÒ Work experience You will be at college for 15-18 hours of classes each week over three or four days depending on your course. You will also need to study and do assignments outside of class. English and maths Work experience Having the right level of English As part of your course you will have and maths is crucial to ensure you work experience or an industry successfully complete your course. If placement, where you will gain a your maths and English skills are below valuable insight into the sector in the level they should be, it will stop you which you want to work. It will also help from achieving your full potential. broaden your horizons and strengthen your CV or UCAS application. We English and maths are essential for will support you in finding a suitable virtually every career including starting placement and with tasks such as CV work as an apprentice. It’s important writing and contacting employers. you work hard to achieve the best level possible. Often students discover their ideal job during their work experience or Everyone continues to study English industry placement, sometimes in roles and maths until they are 18. If your they were not previously aware of. Last GCSE grades are lower than 4/C then year some of our students were offered you will re-take GCSE or functional full-time jobs or apprenticeships as a skills qualifications. If your grades are result of their work experience! 4/C or above, you will develop your English and maths through your “Work experience is really valuable. main qualification. It not only helped me to gain “confidence but a lot of industry relevant information, which helped confirm my career ambition. Jaime-Leigh Bursey - Level 3 student APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 9

Trips, Visits & Activities Trips, Visits & Activities As part of your course we offer activities, competitions, trips and visits so you can discover new interests, develop new skills, and ultimately have fun! Each year all of our subject areas host or take part in public displays, events and exhibitions. These include our industry weeks, creative arts exhibition and fashion show, annual awards night (where we celebrate the many successes of our students) and many more. We also actively encourage our students to take part in Young Enterprise and other work-based projects. Our students take trips and visits to various businesses, external exhibitions, shows and attractions, plus benefit from visiting guest speakers and organisations that are relevant to their subject or career aspirations. We regularly have students entering regional and national industry-based competitions to showcase their skills and ability. And we’ve had some fantastic success in competitions over the years, endorsing the amazing talent we have and help create at City College. Student Reps & Ambassadors Fitness Centre If you want to represent your class and Get a total body workout at our on-site organise clubs and events then you can Fitness Centre which is fully equipped put yourself forward as a Class Rep. We with the latest gym equipment. also encourage students to help out at college events by taking on a Student Ambassador role. This is a fantastic way to develop your communication skills, increase your confidence, make new friends and get involved with College activities. 10

Next Steps Next Steps & Progression & Progression 11 We want you to achieve your full potential and be able to move on university or your chosen career at the end of your time at college. To support this we have excellent links with universities and a wide range of employers across the region, and our expert Futures team to help you with your next steps. Supporting you In addition to our annual Careers and Progression Event, we will talk to you regularly about your options after college, whether that is university or work (including apprenticeships). You will have support with: ÒÒ Work experience options ÒÒ Applying to your next course at college ÒÒ Careers advice ÒÒ CV writing ÒÒ Researching universities and other Higher Education options ÒÒ Searching and applying for a university, job or apprenticeship ÒÒ Writing personal statements ÒÒ UCAS applications ÒÒ Interview techniques University partnerships We have agreements with local universities offering a range of admission benefits to our students, including reduced UCAS tariff points and guaranteed interviews for entry onto specific Degree courses. Look out for our UCAS points indicators and for the guaranteed interview with Solent University logo on our course pages. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Student Support City College is fully committed to ensuring that all students achieve their full potential. We provide excellent resources, advanced technology, dedicated staff and a range of services to help support you throughout your time at college. Student Support Personal Tutor Additional Learning Support As a full-time student you will have Whilst at college you may need extra a personal tutor who will focus on support to help you with your learning. supporting you to achieve your best Our dedicated team of Learning and help ensure that your time at Support Assistants have a wealth of college is a positive experience. Your experience in supporting students with tutor will monitor your progress, set learning difficulties and disabilities. targets and guide and support you We have a Success Centre in the with your studies. Learning Centre where you can work with a Learning Support Assistant who Learning Resources can provide support on completing You will have access to our online assignments and preparing for exams. student portal, Citybit, where you will be able to access relevant learning We may be able to offer: activities and materials, submit your ÒÒ A support assistant in class assignments and have easy contact ÒÒ One-to-ones outside of class time with your tutors outside of timetabled ÒÒ Use of assistive technology classes. You will also be able to view ÒÒ Communication Support Worker your attendance, punctuality, timetable and messages from your tutor. for hearing impaired students ÒÒ Special exam arrangements for Our Learning Centre offers you a wealth of library resources (printed, those that need them electronic and audio-visual), printing and scanning facilities, extra computer access, as well as group and quiet study zones. Drop-in sessions are also available if you need extra support with your assignments. 12

Personal Support Financial Support Student Support We want to ensure you are happy and We make every effort to help students settled during your time at college. overcome any financial barriers to Anyone may need support from time to learning at college. If your household time. Your tutor will most likely be the income is less than £27,000, you will first person you want to talk to but if you probably be entitled to financial feel you need extra support you can support. No matter what course you speak to one of our Student Advisers. want to do, we are here to make sure financial concerns do not interfere They can help with: with your study. We offer confidential ÒÒ Ensuring you are on the right and free advice on fees, bursaries, and emergency funding. Depending course and right level on the circumstances, we can help ÒÒ Support to keep your attendance up you gain access to a range of financial ÒÒ Support with personal issues assistance options. Attendance Travel and Transport Our Attendance Officers work closely Our main campus is in the city centre with students and families to promote making it easy to get to. Discounts are high levels of attendance and to available to our students on the buses, support students in achieving their trains and ferries. If you’re eligible for full potential. our Bursary the cost of your bus travel may be FREE. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 13

Information for Parents and Carers Leaving school to come to college can be a big step. At City College we want every student to enjoy reaching their full potential whilst studying here. We provide an enjoyable and safe environment for students to study their chosen subject and to develop into an independent young person. Information for Parents and Carers Keeping in Touch Learning Support We know from experience that If your son or daughter requires extra students are most successful when support with their learning we have the College works in partnership with a team who can offer support and parents and others who support our assistance to them throughout their students. To keep you up-to-date with time in college. For more information their progress, we will invite you to see pages 12-13. parents evenings. Financial Support You can expect to be contacted if we For students aged 16-18 our full-time have any concerns about the progress study programmes are free to study, your son or daughter is making here, but coming to College can involve whether that be in relation to academic other costs such as travel, equipment progress, attendance or behaviour. and trips. Financial assistance is You can also expect us to celebrate available if your household income is their successes and let you know when less that £27,000 making you eligible we think they have tackled something for our Bursary scheme. This can help really well. with transport, food, trips and visits, equipment and uniform if required. For Student Safety more information visit our website We are fully committed to making sure all of our students are safe and southampton-city.ac.uk/ happy during their time here and all students and staff have a campus ID student-support card to access the College, which must be visible at all times. We have a fully Attendance trained safeguarding team to ensure Students who have the best our students are safe at college, home attendance generally get the best and at work during their time with us. grades and the best jobs. We expect all our students to attend every timetabled lesson because every lesson they miss, they will fall behind on their learning. Please ensure holidays are not taken during term time. 14

Guide to Levels For young people we offer courses at a range of levels from level 3 (A-level equivalent) to foundation. We also offer some university-level courses to move on to. Some courses have different entry requirements due to the nature of the course – specific entry requirements are stated on the course page and will be discussed at interview. English and maths are core to all of our courses, and for the future, so working hard to get your GCSEs at grades 9–4 is important. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for your chosen course we have courses and support available to help you gain the necessary qualifications to develop yourself. L3 Level 3 is Direct entry requirements: Guide to Levels preparation ÒÒ 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Level 3 for university or advanced English and maths apprenticeships OR ÒÒ A relevant qualification at Level 2 and English and maths Equivalent to: A-levels at Level 2 Qualifications: ÒÒ BTEC Diploma ÒÒ UAL Diploma ÒÒ Foundation Diploma L2 Most employers Direct entry requirements: use Level 2 as One year course Level 2 their minimum ÒÒ 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above including English and maths requirement OR for work or an ÒÒ A relevant qualification at Level 1 apprenticeship Two year course ÒÒ GCSEs grade 2/E or above including English and maths Equivalent to: GCSEs (9–4/A*–C) Qualifications: ÒÒ BTEC First Diploma ÒÒ National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 E Entry Level Direct entry requirements: courses build ÒÒ None Entry Level basic knowledge, Qualifications: ÒÒ Entry level certificate skills and confidence APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 15

Applying to City College 1 Visit our website, find the course that interests you and apply online before the end of March. COURSE Later applications will be considered but the APPLICATION course offered will depend on availability. The earlier you apply the better your chance of September 2019 securing a place on your preferred course. - March 2020 Applying to City College We will invite you for an interview to ensure it’s 2 the right course for you and to establish the most suitable level of study. You will be sent an email INTERVIEW with your interview date and time. It’s important that you attend your interview. October 2019 - April 2020 Interviews will be held on Wednesday afternoons 3 Within two weeks of your interview you will receive an email offering you a place (subject OFFER & ACCEPT to achieving the entry requirements). To secure YOUR PLACE your place at City College, it’s important that you contact us as soon as possible to confirm October 2019 you wish to accept. onwards Equal Opportunities At City College Southampton we provide a learning and working environment where people are treated with respect. This means welcoming and valuing the richness of diversity by treating people as individuals and considering all applications fairly and equally. 16

Applicants will be invited to our Welcome Day on 4 Wednesday 24 June 2020. This is your opportunity to get a taste of your course, explore our campus WELCOME DAY and on-site facilities, and meet some of the other students joining your course. Parents/carers 24 June 2020 will be invited to a separate Parents’ Welcome Evening in mid-June. 5 In July you will receive a letter confirming your Applying to City College course enrolment date and time. In the last week ENROLMENT of August you will attend an enrolment session where we will confirm your GCSEs meet the August 2020 entry criteria. You will be given your timetable and student ID badge. Please keep the last week of August free so you are able to attend your enrolment session. Students start college. Different courses 6 have different start dates – you will receive confirmation of your course start date and time START YOUR at enrolment. COURSE September 2020 Important Notice Admissions Team The information in this guide was correct at St Mary Street the time of publication (August 2019) and may Southampton SO14 1AR be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will run if sufficient enrolments are 023 8048 4848 received. When there are too few enrolments, [email protected] the College may cancel the course. 17 APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Why an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships earn industry while you learn specific training It’s a mix of studying at college Work alongside experienced staff and on the job training. You can to gain industry related skills. gain a degree level qualification Get ‘on the job’ experience without the debt of university and ‘off the job’ training get careerprogress your Employers recognise and value qualified apprenticeships You’ll gain an industry recognised qualification 18

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are a great way to develop relevant work skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst being employed and earning a wage. They are a great alternative to A-levels and university, with those building their careers through the apprenticeship route more likely to stay in work throughout their life. As well as your apprenticeship qualification your training programme, which can take between 1 and 4 years to complete, will include: ÒÒ Functional skills in English, maths and ICT ÒÒ Key transferable skills Finding an apprenticeship Still at school? Apprenticeships To be an apprentice you must find an employer willing to give you a job. If you’re still at school and hoping to You will need a CV, covering letter start an apprenticeship when you finish, and you’ll need to actively search do get it touch with us. However we and apply for vacancies. We advise strongly advise that you apply for a you to keep checking our website full-time study programme at College for apprenticeship vacancies and get which will lead into an apprenticeship at registered with the national ‘Find an a future date. Many employers require Apprenticeship’ website. candidates to have relevant technical skills and work experience before www.southampton-city.ac.uk/ starting to work as an apprentice. We apprenticeship-vacancies work with our full-time students to become Apprentice ready. www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Apprenticeships at City College Business Engineering Motor Vehicle Business Administration Heating & Ventilation Heavy Motor Vehicle Customer Service Light Motor Vehicle Team Leading (Installer and Craftsperson) Building Services Service Industries Construction Barbering Bricklaying Design Technician Hairdressing Carpentry & Joinery Fabrication & Welding Construction Contracting Engineering Fitter Civil Engineering Engineering Maintenance Electrical Installation Painting & Decorating Marine Need more information? Boat Building 023 8048 4848 [email protected] Marine Engineering APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 19

ART, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY Have you got a passion and creative flair for visual arts, design or photography? We can give you the opportunity to enhance and develop your creativity to enable you to move on to university or employment in this exciting industry. Learn or develop your existing skills in drawing, painting, textiles, 3D crafts, graphic design, illustration, photography and sculpture whilst benefitting from our fully equipped studios and modern technology. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities ÒÒ Well equipped Visual Merchandiser salary £16,000 – £28,000 art studios ÒÒ Large and fully equipped Use design skills to help promote the image, products and services of businesses. Create eye-catching product photography studio displays and store layouts. ÒÒ Photography Graphic Designer dark room salary £16,000 – £50,000 ÒÒ Suite of Apple Macs ÒÒ Gallery exhibition space Responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact for products and services, including websites, advertising, magazines, computer games and packaging. Commercial Photographer salary £16,000 – £50,000 Create visual images for an exceptionally wide range of creative, technical and documentary purposes. Usually working to a brief set by the client or employer. 20

Industry Expert Tutor: Art, Design & Photography Phill Pepper “ Phill began his career freelancing in London 21 but found his niche photographing high-profile celebrities for music magazines such as Kerrang and NME. Throughout his interesting 20 years in the industry, Phill has worked internationally with many esteemed brands including Sony. Student Success: Freya Chaplin-White At City College: Level 3 Photography Now: BA (Hons) Photography at Bath Spa University “I loved my course at City College as it really taught me how to have an open mind about my photography. The tutors were always willing to help me and to pass on their expert knowledge. I feel like I am now really ready to progress onto University. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Art, Design & Photography Art & Design Key facts (Pre-degree) Foundation Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 year This one-year course is the perfect transition Course assessed by year between A-levels/BTEC and university/art school. It gives you the chance to explore and Coursework/practical experiment with a wide range of project-based 100% art and design activities, to prepare you to move on to a range of undergraduate degrees. It Entry requirements will enable you to build on your existing skills, and offer new practical, critical and One A-level in a creative subject theoretical experiences. or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design The course provides a structure to assist you AND in making informed choices for your future 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above education and career. We encourage you to (including English) explore different ways of working and thinking so that you identify your strengths, before deciding Where next? which particular art and design direction to follow. ÒÒ HNC/HND in Art & Design ÒÒ Degree in Art & Design We have excellent connections with universities especially those locally with partnership at university agreements guaranteeing an interview. Many of ÒÒ Freelance work our students go on to study an honours degree ÒÒ Work in graphic design, at university. illustration, fine art, fashion, What will you learn? textiles, 3D design, interior ÒÒ Print making design, animation, art ÒÒ Graphics history, digital media, ÒÒ Photography curatorship, art journalism ÒÒ Life drawing or teaching ÒÒ Sculpture ÒÒ Working with materials to create a 3D art Example trips & activities ÒÒ End of year exhibition Visiting artists ÒÒ Build a broad and varied portfolio for Gallery trips university interviews End of year exhibition 22

Photography & Key facts Digital Imaging Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years Level 3 Course assessed by This industry recognised two-year course is Coursework/practical equivalent to three A-levels, making it an excellent 100% route to studying at university. Earn up to 168 UCAS points# It is an ideal choice if you have a passion for GUARANTEED Art, Design & Photography photography and want a career in this exciting industry. You will learn a variety of photography interview with skills and techniques in our modern studio and Solent University out on location. Entry requirements What will you learn? Year 1 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above ÒÒ Working with Nikon and Canon (including English) OR DSLR cameras Level 2 in Art & Design (merit ÒÒ Shooting images on location using reflectors or distinction grade) including GCSE English grade 4/C and location lighting kits or above ÒÒ Learning Flash and continual lighting AND Portfolio of photography techniques in our fully-equipped photography studio Where next? ÒÒ Batch processing and manipulating digital ÒÒ HNC/HND in Photography images using Adobe Lightroom ÒÒ Pre-degree Diploma ÒÒ Showcasing your work at the ÒÒ Degree at university end of year exhibition ÒÒ Work as a freelance Year 2 ÒÒ Advanced studio techniques photographer, picture ÒÒ Retouching digital images using editor, photojournalist Adobe Photoshop ÒÒ Developing and processing film in Example trips & activities the darkroom Visiting artists ÒÒ Using a range of additional resources to enhance your creative potential Gallery trips ÒÒ Showcasing your work at the end of year exhibition Work experience #Based on Distinction grades End of year exhibition APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 23

Creative & Key facts Visual Arts Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years Level 3 Course assessed by This industry-recognised two-year course Coursework/practical is equivalent to three A-levels, making it an 100% excellent route to studying at university. Earn up to 168 UCAS points# Art, Design & Photography It will lead you to a wide range of careers GUARANTEED within the creative industries. If you have an interest in visual arts, this course will give you interview with the opportunity to explore and develop your Solent University creativity. The qualification has been written with the support of University of the Arts London. Entry requirements What will you learn? 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above Year 1 (including English) ÒÒ Traditional and experimental techniques OR ÒÒ Drawing and painting Level 2 in Art & Design (merit ÒÒ Printmaking or distinction grade) including ÒÒ 3D sculpture GCSE English grade 4/C ÒÒ Digital processes or above ÒÒ Photography and darkroom skills AND ÒÒ Art and design theory and practice Portfolio of artwork ÒÒ Creative practical skills ÒÒ Contextual and historical research through Where next? ÒÒ HNC/HND in Art & a series of themed project briefs ÒÒ Idea development and creative Design or Photography ÒÒ Pre-degree Diploma problem-solving ÒÒ Degree at university Year 2 ÒÒ Work freelance or as a ÒÒ Developing specialist skills in one trainee designer or more disciplines or photographer ÒÒ Preparing for professional life in the Example trips & activities creative industry ÒÒ Building a portfolio of work that will gain you Visiting artists a place at a university of your choice Gallery trips ÒÒ Showcasing your work at the Work experience end of year exhibition #Based on Distinction grades End of year exhibition 24

Creative & Key facts Art, Design & Photography Visual Arts Diploma Duration: 1 year Level 2 Course assessed by Are you interested in exploring your creativity Coursework/practical and pursuing a career in the creative and visual 100% arts? If so this course is an excellent place to start. It offers you the opportunity to explore Entry requirements and develop your creativity as well as providing you with a range of skills and knowledge. It will 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above also enhance your self-confidence and reveal (including English) the potential career opportunities that exist AND in the sector. Portfolio of artwork/ photography Where next? ÒÒ Level 3 Creative & Visual Arts ÒÒ Level 3 Photography & Digital Imaging What will you learn? Example trips & activities ÒÒ Materials, processes and technical skills in Visiting artists Gallery trips creative and visual arts Work experience ÒÒ Contextual research End of year exhibition ÒÒ Drawing skills ÒÒ Solving 2D creative visual problems, using drawing, illustration, graphics, textiles and printmaking ÒÒ Solving 3D design and craft problems using a range of resistant material ÒÒ Solving time-based creative problems within photography and moving imagery ÒÒ Communication skills in creative and visual arts ÒÒ Developing and producing a personal project APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 25

BEAUTY The beauty industry is dynamic, fast moving and exciting, driven by evolving fashion trends and health culture. A career in this industry is ideal if you are creative, have good attention to detail, are hardworking and like working with people. It is also a career that could take you almost anywhere you want in the world. You will learn from our industry expert tutors in our fully equipped beauty salon to give you excellent training and experience of working with customers. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities ÒÒ Purpose built beauty salon, Kudos Beauty Therapist ÒÒ Sienna X tanning booth salary £16,000 – £25,000 ÒÒ Massage and treatment beds ÒÒ Manicure bar Carry out beauty treatments for clients to enhance their ÒÒ Electrotherapy equipment experience and improve their wellbeing. ÒÒ Microdermabrasion equipment ÒÒ Holistic treatment facilities Make-up Artist salary £16,000 – £50,000 Apply make-up and style hair for anyone appearing in front of a camera or a live audience. This could include anything from a natural look for TV to using wigs and hairpieces for period dramas. Spa Manager salary £20,000 – £26,000 Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a health or beauty spa. They handle the bookkeeping, the employees, and the services that are offered by the spa. 26

Industry Expert Tutor: Beauty Jo Pengelly “ Jo worked for renowned beauty company Estée Lauder for 15 years, where she specialised in recruiting, training and educating consultants. With her in-depth knowledge of the industry and continual professional development, Jo provides our students with the skillset prized by employers. Student Success: Courtney Rose Broom At City College: Level 3 Beauty Therapy Now: Spa Therapist at Macdonald Botley Hotel & Spa The course had a dynamic teaching style which helped me to learn in a variety of different ways. There was a lot of direct experience with the industry, during the course we visited different facilities and events including cruise ships and spa’s which really helped me to understand my career choices. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 27

Beauty Therapy Key facts Technical Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 year This course will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant Course assessed by anatomy and physiology in beauty therapy. You will also develop your communication and Coursework/practical Exam customer service skills consulting with clients, successfully promoting and retailing products 60% 40% and providing a range of beauty treatments Beauty including electrotherapy, body massage and Entry requirements stone therapy. Level 2 Technical Diploma in What will you learn? Beauty Therapy ÒÒ Promote and sell products and services AND GCSEs in English, maths and to clients science at grade 4/C or above ÒÒ Provide body massage ÒÒ Provide facial and body Where next? ÒÒ Enter employment in electrotherapy treatments ÒÒ Anatomy and physiology commercial salons, ÒÒ Provide dry spa treatments destination/day spas, ÒÒ Provide body stone therapy treatments health farms, cruise ships, theatres, airlines or hotel chains ÒÒ Start your own beauty business Example trips & activities Visits to trade shows Guest speakers Salon, spas and cruise ship visits Work experience Industry week activities 28

Beauty Therapy Key facts Technical Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years Course assessed by The first year of this course is a great introduction Coursework/practical Exam to the hair and beauty sector. In the second year you will specialise in beauty therapy with a 75% 25% combination of practical and theory based topics to give you a range of skills required for working Entry requirements Beauty in the industry. Direct entry to year 2 What will you learn? 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above Year 1 (including English and maths, ÒÒ Introduction to the hair and beauty sector science is also preferred) ÒÒ Presenting a professional image in a salon OR ÒÒ Create an image using colour for hair Level 1 Diploma in Hair or Beauty (including level 1 and beauty functional skills) ÒÒ Skin and hand care ÒÒ Basic make-up application Entry to year 1 ÒÒ Themed face painting GCSEs grade 3/D or above ÒÒ Nail art application OR ÒÒ Providing basic manicure and Entry level certificate pedicure treatments Where next? ÒÒ Create a hair and beauty image ÒÒ Level 3 Beauty ÒÒ Health and safety in the salon ÒÒ Level 3 Make-Up ÒÒ Salon reception duties ÒÒ Apprenticeship in Year 2 ÒÒ Anatomy and physiology Hairdressing or Barbering ÒÒ Principles of practice for beauty therapists ÒÒ Hair removal treatments Example trips & activities ÒÒ Facial and skin analysis Visits to trade shows ÒÒ Manicure treatments ÒÒ Pedicure treatments Guest speakers ÒÒ Light cured gel polish ÒÒ Lash and brow treatments Salon, spas and cruise ÒÒ Apply make-up services ship visits ÒÒ Spray tanning treatments Work experience Industry week activities APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 29

BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE & LAW Our business, enterprise and law courses prepare you for a variety of job roles, self-employment or for a degree at university. They will provide you with the opportunity to build your confidence and knowledge as well as developing your team work and communication skills. Business and enterprise skills can be transferred to almost any sector making them one of the most flexible skill sets to have. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities ÒÒ Well equipped classrooms with Lawyer salary £24,000 – £50,000 computer facilities As a lawyer you will work at a magistrates’ court and ÒÒ Interactive whiteboards spend your time in court rooms and offices, preparing for court sessions and making sure evidence is ready. ÒÒ Event/exhibition facilities Marketing Executive salary £18,000 – £35,000 Promote employer’s products, services or ideas. This may include planning marketing campaigns, product launches, market research, media buying and public relations events. Events Manager salary £17,000 – £40,000 Events managers are responsible for organising and running a variety of events. They control the whole project, from planning, managing and running the events. 30

Industry Expert Tutor: Business, Enterprise & Law Nick Sanders Nick has a wealth of business experience, with his first general manager role aged just 21. His background includes logistics, supply chain management, sales, HR and the management of large teams, working across a range of sectors for companies including TNT and New Look. Student Success: Cristiana Lacatos At City College: Level 3 Business Now: BSc Accounting & Finance at University of Southampton “City College gave me a voice and a chance to figure out different aspects of myself. It was also a path that took me through unexpected measures and tested my ability to adapt to change. The whole experience ultimately helped me achieve what I always wanted - progressing into higher education. “ APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 31

Business & Law Key facts Extended Diploma Level 3 Duration: 2 years Equivalent to three A-levels, this is a recognised route to university. You will gain Course assessed by an advanced understanding of how a business works and you will develop the skills and Coursework/practical Exam knowledge needed for working in a business or commercial environment. 70% 30% You will also learn about the English legal Earn up to 168 UCAS system and how different laws affect businesses points# and individuals. Business, Enterprise & Law GUARANTEED interview with Solent University What will you learn? Entry requirements Year 1 ÒÒ Exploring business 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above ÒÒ Developing a marketing campaign (including English and maths) ÒÒ Personal and business finance OR ÒÒ Managing an event Level 2 Diploma in Business ÒÒ Digital marketing (merit or distinction level) and ÒÒ Pitching for a new business GCSE English and maths grade Year 2 4/C or above ÒÒ International business ÒÒ Principles of management Mature students considered via ÒÒ Business decision making interview and skills test ÒÒ The English legal system ÒÒ Employment law Where next? ÒÒ Civil liability ÒÒ Degree at university ÒÒ Criminal law impacting on business ÒÒ Work in marketing or and individuals office administration ÒÒ Start your own business Example trips & activities Work experience Local industry events Employment fairs Visits to employers Industry week activities #Based on Distinction grades 32

Business Key facts Enterprise Technical Certificate & Events Duration: 1 year Level 2 Course assessed by Coursework/practical Exam 75% 25% This exciting business course will give you Entry requirements Business, Enterprise & Law a range of skills you can take into your future career. You will learn about business 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above enterprise which you can use to develop your (including English and maths) entrepreneurial skills should you aspire to start up your own business. You will also learn about Where next? the events industry and how you plan, organise ÒÒ Level 3 Extended and deliver events. Diploma in Business & Law ÒÒ Apprenticeship in Business and Administration ÒÒ Business related employment, e.g. retail, office administration, sales or marketing What will you learn? Example trips & activities ÒÒ Business enterprise Work experience ÒÒ Researching a concept for a new or revised Local industry events product or service ÒÒ Promoting and financing business Employment fairs and talks enterprise ideas ÒÒ Planning and pitching business Industry week activities enterprise ideas 33 ÒÒ Principles of delivering events ÒÒ Organising an event ÒÒ Delivering customer service at events ÒÒ Delivering an event APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

CHILDCARE & EARLY YEARS If you have a passion for working with children our range of courses offer a wide variety of career progression opportunities. If you want practical and personal skills to work in this industry our childcare and early years courses are for you. We will help you develop your abilities with a combination of practical and theory work, along with specialist work placements to give you vital experience of working in an early years setting. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Classrooms with: Primary School Teacher ÒÒ Nursery equipment salary £23,000 – £38,000 ÒÒ Baby change and feeding Help to give young children the best possible start equipment in life. Develop lesson plans that meet curriculum ÒÒ Creative area objectives and help children to learn. ÒÒ Interactive electronic babies Early Years Practitioner salary £18,000 – £30,000 Work with babies and young children from birth to five years in childcare settings. Make sure that the children develop and learn in a safe and supportive environment. Playworker salary £16,000 – £30,000 Plan, organise and take part in play and leisure activities for 4 to 16 year olds, in breakfast clubs, after school clubs, mobile play buses and holiday play schemes. 34

Industry Expert Tutor: Childcare & Early Years Elaine Dennett Elaine’s wealth of experience within the early year industry includes running a pre-school, crèche and holiday clubs as well as many parent and toddler sessions. She also gained Early Years and Assessor qualifications during this time. Student Success: Mina Walizada At City College: Level 3 Childcare & Education Now: Working at Sunrise Nursery “I have always wanted to work with children so this course was perfect. I really appreciated the hands- on approach to my course, the practical examples and guidance from tutors helped me gain a better understanding of what I was studying. The work placement was very valuable as it gave me the chance to apply what I had learnt in a real work environment. “ APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 35

Childcare & Key facts Education Technical Diploma (Early Years Educator) Duration: 2 years Level 3 Course assessed by Coursework/practical Exam 85% 15% Childcare & Early Years This course has been designed for those Earn up to 168 UCAS who want to work in early years childcare and points# education. It prepares you to work with children between birth and five years and gain knowledge GUARANTEED of children aged 5 to 7 years. Throughout the course you will complete a weekly work interview with placement giving you excellent first-hand Solent University experience of working in the childcare industry. Entry requirements What will you learn? 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above Year 1 (including English and maths) ÒÒ Child development from conception to OR Level 2 in Early Years or seven years Health & Social Care ÒÒ Children’s health and well-being AND ÒÒ Providing safe environments for children Level 2 Functional Skills in ÒÒ Play and learning English and maths ÒÒ Children’s additional needs ÒÒ Observation, assessment and planning Where next? ÒÒ Work placement ÒÒ Foundation Degree at Year 2 ÒÒ Supporting emerging children’s literacy City College ÒÒ Degree at university and maths ÒÒ Enter employment in ÒÒ Preparing for school readiness ÒÒ International perspectives nurseries, primary schools ÒÒ Reflective practice for or pre-schools ÒÒ Advanced apprenticeship professional development ÒÒ Professional partnerships in early years Example trips & activities ÒÒ A professional practice portfolio ÒÒ Children’s health Guest speakers ÒÒ Work placement Work experience Industry week activities Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required Visits to nurseries #Based on A* grade 36

Early Years Key facts Practitioner Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years The first year of this course is a great introduction Course assessed by to early years and health and social care. In the second year you will specialise in early years and Coursework/practical Exam primary settings with a combination of practical and theory based topics to give you a range of 90% 10% skills required for working in the industry. Entry requirements Childcare & Early Years It will prepare you to work with children between birth and 7 years. Throughout the course you will Direct entry to year 2 complete a weekly work placement giving you 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above excellent first-hand experience of working in the (including English and maths, childcare industry. science is also preferred) OR Level 1 Diploma in Early Years or Health & Social Care (with level 1 functional skills) What will you learn? Entry to year 1 Year 1 GCSEs grade 2/E or above, ÒÒ Services and roles in health, social care OR Entry level certificate and early years sectors ÒÒ Health and safety Where next? ÒÒ Communication skills ÒÒ Level 3 Technical ÒÒ Healthy eating ÒÒ Values of working with children and Diploma in Early Years ÒÒ Advanced apprenticeship vulnerable groups ÒÒ Enter employment in Year 2 ÒÒ Child development from birth to 7 years nurseries, primary schools ÒÒ Play and learning or pre-schools ÒÒ Nutrition ÒÒ Physical development and activity Example trips & activities ÒÒ Exploring legislation Guest speakers ÒÒ Safeguarding, protection and welfare of Work experience babies and young children ÒÒ Promoting play and learning Industry week activities Visits to nurseries Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required 37 APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

CONSTRUCTION Whether you want a career as a Carpenter, Bricklayer, Plumber, Electrician or Painter and Decorator, our construction courses are the ideal option. You will be taught a range of practical techniques and skills needed to work in your chosen trade. You will learn from our industry expert tutors in our purpose built workshops. In all these trades you can work for yourself once qualified becoming self-employed, which could take you anywhere in the world. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities ÒÒ 2 bricklaying workshops Bricklayer ÒÒ 3 carpentry and joinery workshops salary £17,000 – £35,000 ÒÒ Painting and decorating workshop ÒÒ Electrical workshop Build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings ÒÒ Plumbing and heating workshop and decorative stonework. You might also refurbish ÒÒ Installation and brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. commissioning bays Carpenter ÒÒ Welding and soldering facilities salary £18,000 – £40,000 ÒÒ Modern CAD 2D and 3D Make and install wooden fixtures and fittings. You can equipment and software work in many areas, including construction sites, fitting out shops and bars and building sets for film and TV. Plumber salary £16,000 – £40,000 Depending on your qualifications, you’ll service and repair heating, water and sanitation systems in domestic and commercial premises. 38

Industry Expert Tutors: David Philpott Construction Cliff Baker David’s 30 years in the domestic and commercial Cliff moved into teaching plumbing industry began directly from the electrical with an apprenticeship. industry with over 18 Specialising in pipe fitting years’ experience. He has and maintenance, he has worked in commercial, worked for many companies industrial and domestic including shipyards and the electrical environments. US army. He has been teaching for the last 11 years. Student Success: Ellis Jarvis At City College: Level 2 Brickwork Now: Brickwork Apprenticeship with GP Masonry “The teachers at City College have been incredible from the start. They are so knowledgeable and are always ready to show you new techniques and methods. I really prefer the visual and hands-on learning style this course has compared to being in a classroom. The course has a great atmosphere and I know I am learning skills for life. “ APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 39

Electrical Key facts Installation Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 year This course will give you advanced knowledge Course assessed by and skills of electrical installation. You will practise and be assessed on the installation and Coursework/practical Exam testing of electrical equipment together with the relevant theory of electrical installation and 60% 40% wiring regulations. Entry requirements Construction Level 2 in Electrical Installation AND GCSEs in English, maths and science at grade 4/C or above Relevant industry experience will be considered Where next? ÒÒ Entry level employment as trainee electrician Example trips & activities Guest speakers Work experience Industry week activities What will you learn? ÒÒ Electrical installation design ÒÒ Environmental technology systems ÒÒ Inspection, testing and commissioning ÒÒ Diagnosing and correcting electrical faults ÒÒ Electrical science and principles ÒÒ Environmental health and safety ÒÒ Electrical installation craft 40

Electrical Key facts Installation Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years This industry-recognised qualification will provide Course assessed by you with the basic knowledge and craft skills of electrical installation. You will learn, develop and Coursework/practical Exam practise the installation of wiring systems together with the relevant theory of electrical installation. 60% 40% Taught by our industry experienced tutors, you Entry requirements Construction will develop a large number of practical wiring and installation skills designed to help you find Direct entry to year 2 work as an apprentice or self-employed installer. 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above (including English, maths and What will you learn? science) and skills test Year 1 ÒÒ Installation methods, procedures Entry to year 1 GCSEs grade 2/E or above and requirements (including English and maths) ÒÒ Electrical installation craft skills OR ÒÒ Electrical science principles and technology Level 1 in English and maths ÒÒ Environmental protection methods in Where next? building services engineering ÒÒ Level 3 Diploma in ÒÒ Health and safety in electrical installation Year 2 Electrical Installation ÒÒ Electrical installation theory and technology ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Electrical installation methods, procedures in Electrical Installation and requirements ÒÒ Entry level employment ÒÒ Electrical installation craft skills ÒÒ Electrical science and principles in electrical installation ÒÒ Health and safety in electrical installation Example trips & activities Guest speakers Work experience Industry week activities APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 41

Brickwork Key facts Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to progress on to becoming Course assessed by a skilled bricklayer. You will learn a variety of skills to enable you to build, repair and maintain Coursework/practical Exam commercial and residential buildings. 70% 30% What will you learn? Construction Year 1 Entry requirements ÒÒ Principles of building construction, Direct entry to year 2 information and communication 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above ÒÒ Setting out and building of masonry (including English and maths) and skills test structures up to damp proof course ÒÒ Carrying out block and brick laying activities Entry to year 1 ÒÒ Carrying out cavity walling activities GCSEs grade 2/E or above ÒÒ Health, safety and welfare in construction (including English and maths) Year 2 OR ÒÒ Interpreting working drawings to set out Level 1 in English and maths masonry structures Where next? ÒÒ Producing thin joint masonry and ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship masonry cladding in Bricklaying ÒÒ Building solid walling, isolated and ÒÒ Entry level employment attached piers within the construction ÒÒ Carrying out brick laying activities industry ÒÒ Carrying out cavity walling activities ÒÒ Construct cavity walling forming Example trips & activities Guest speakers masonry structures ÒÒ Health, safety and welfare in construction Work experience Industry week activities 42

Carpentry Key facts & Joinery Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years This career-led course will provide you with the Course assessed by knowledge and skills required to progress on to becoming a skilled carpenter. You will learn, Coursework/practical Exam develop and practise the skills required for working in site carpentry or joinery. 70% 30% Entry requirements Construction Direct entry to year 2 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above (including English and maths) AND A relevant level 1 qualification Entry to year 1 GCSEs grade 2/E or above (including English and maths) OR Level 1 in English and maths What will you learn? Where next? Year 1 ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Principles of building construction, in Site or Bench Joinery information and communication ÒÒ Entry level employment ÒÒ Maintain and use carpentry and joinery within the construction hand tools industry ÒÒ Prepare and use carpentry and joinery Example trips & activities portable power tools ÒÒ Produce woodworking joints Guest speakers ÒÒ Health, safety and welfare in construction Year 2 Work experience ÒÒ Principles of building construction, Industry week activities information and communication ÒÒ Carry out first fix flooring and roofing ÒÒ Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs ÒÒ Carry out second fixing operations ÒÒ Carry out carpentry maintenance ÒÒ Set up and operate a circular saw APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 43

Painting & Key facts Decorating Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years This course is designed to develop the skills and Course assessed by knowledge required to work in the painting and decorating industry and to become a skilled Coursework/practical Exam painter and decorator. You will develop skills in specialist decorative and painting finishes, 70% 30% including application of different types of wall Construction and ceiling papers to surfaces. Entry requirements What will you learn? Direct entry to year 2 Year 1 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above ÒÒ Principles of building construction, (including English and maths) AND information and communication A relevant level 1 qualification ÒÒ Erecting and dismantling access equipment Entry to year 1 and working platforms GCSEs grade 2/E or above ÒÒ Preparing surfaces for decoration (including English and maths) ÒÒ Applying paint systems by brush and roller OR Level 1 in English and maths to non-complex areas ÒÒ Applying foundation and plain papers Where next? ÒÒ Health, safety and welfare in construction ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Producing specialist decorative finishes Year 2 in Painting & Decorating ÒÒ Erecting and dismantling access equipment ÒÒ Entry level and working platforms employment within the ÒÒ Preparing surfaces for decoration construction industry ÒÒ Applying paint systems by brush and roller Example trips & activities to complex areas Guest speakers ÒÒ Applying standard papers to walls Work experience and ceilings ÒÒ Producing specialist decorative finishes Industry week activities ÒÒ Applying and creating colour ÒÒ Health, safety and welfare in construction ÒÒ Principles of building construction, information and communication 44

Plumbing Key facts & Heating Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years This course will give you the basic training Course assessed by required for a career in plumbing and heating. You will learn about various domestic system Coursework/practical Exam installation, maintenance techniques and the scientific principles in plumbing and heating. 70% 30% What will you learn? Entry requirements Construction Year 1 ÒÒ Basic plumbing applications on plastic waste Direct entry to year 2 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above pipe and rainwater guttering (including English, maths and ÒÒ Basic plumbing applications on copper, science) AND plastic pressure and low carbon A relevant level 1 qualification steel pipework ÒÒ Installation, repair and maintenance of Entry to year 1 plumbing systems GCSEs grade 2/E or above ÒÒ Scientific principles found within (including English and maths) plumbing engineering OR ÒÒ Structure of the construction industry Level 1 in English and maths ÒÒ Health and safety ÒÒ Understand methods of conserving and Where next? reducing wastage of water and electricity ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Preparing to work on a construction site Year 2 in Building Services ÒÒ Scientific principles in plumbing and heating Engineering or Heating ÒÒ Pipework fabrication processes and and Ventilation techniques for plumbing and ÒÒ Entry level heating systems employment within the ÒÒ Domestic hot and cold water, central construction industry heating and above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques Example trips & activities ÒÒ Electrical systems within building Guest speakers services engineering ÒÒ Health and safety Work experience ÒÒ Communication skills Industry week activities APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 45

ENGINEERING Are you a good problem solver, practical and have an eye for detail? If so we have a range of engineering courses that could suit you. We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to start a successful career in engineering, into an apprenticeship or a degree at university. Our courses are designed to give you a range of skills for the many roles in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities ÒÒ Fabrication and Mechanical Engineer salary £22,000 – £55,000 welding workshops ÒÒ Machining workshop Develop and design components and machinery used ÒÒ Electronics workshop in many industries like manufacturing, construction, ÒÒ Modern CAD 2D and 3D water, power, medical and motor racing. equipment and software Electronics Engineer ÒÒ 3D printer salary £21,000 – £65,000 Design and develop the systems used by machines and equipment in lots of industries, from mobile communications and computing to aerospace. Design Engineer salary £20,000 – £50,000 Research and develop ideas for new products and the systems used to make them. They also work to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products. 46

Industry Expert Tutor: Engineering Puja Mishra Puja began her engineering journey within academic research, where she focused on sound and audio communication. Her teaching involves engineering mathematics, engineering design, electronics and microcontroller systems. Her speciality is in Mechanical Engineering, in which she has a PhD. Student Success: Mitchell Blackburn At City College: Level 2 Engineering Technologies Now: Level 3 Apprenticeship with GE Aviation “ My course was really inspiring and full of hands-on practical work. The tutors helped to create a fun environment while still making sure we understood the work which was a real change from school. The tutors were clearly very experienced and always supportive. “ APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 47

Engineering Key facts Extended Diploma Level 3 Duration: 2 years This career-led qualification is equivalent to three A-levels. It provides the opportunity to Course assessed by develop your knowledge and skills in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance Coursework/practical Exam of engineering products and systems. You will gain advanced practical skills and experience to 90% 10% prepare you for work or university. Earn up to 168 UCAS points# GUARANTEED interview with Solent University Engineering Entry requirements What will you learn? 5 GCSEs grade 5/C or above Year 1 (including English, maths ÒÒ Engineering principles and science) ÒÒ Delivery of engineering processes safely OR Level 2 in Engineering (with as a team GCSE English, maths and ÒÒ Engineering product design and manufacture science grade 4/C or above) ÒÒ Applied commercial and quality principles ÒÒ Computer aided design (CAD) Where next? ÒÒ Electronic devices and circuits ÒÒ HNC in Engineering at ÒÒ Mechanical behaviour of metallic materials Year 2 City College ÒÒ A specialist engineering project ÒÒ Degree at University ÒÒ Microcontroller systems for engineers ÒÒ Enter employment ÒÒ Further engineering maths ÒÒ Pneumatic and hydraulic systems in engineering at ÒÒ Primary forming technician or skilled ÒÒ Maintenance of mechanical systems craftsperson level ÒÒ Welding technology Example trips & activities Guest speakers Industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience #Based on Distinction grades 48

Engineering Key facts Technologies Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 or 2 years The first year of this course is an excellent Course assessed by starting point for those interested in working in engineering. The second year will help you Coursework/practical Exam to develop the practical engineering skills that employers are looking for. It covers the skills and 75% 25% knowledge common to all engineering practices. Entry requirements Engineering Direct entry to year 2 4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above (including English, maths and science) OR Level 1 Diploma in Engineering (including level 1 functional skills) Entry to year 1 GCSEs grade 2/E or above (including English and maths) What will you learn? Where next? Year 1 ÒÒ Level 3 Extended ÒÒ Working in engineering ÒÒ Machining Diploma in Engineering ÒÒ Cutting, forming and assembling ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Joining engineering materials ÒÒ Mechanical maintenance in Engineering ÒÒ Health and safety ÒÒ Enter employment ÒÒ Welding ÒÒ Maths and science in engineering in engineering and Year 2 manufacturing ÒÒ Hand fitting and assembly ÒÒ Milling and turning Example trips & activities ÒÒ Fabrication and welding ÒÒ Engineering principles Guest speakers ÒÒ Working safely in engineering Entry to industry and manufacturing competitions ÒÒ Maths and science in engineering Industry week activities Work experience APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 49

ESOL – 16-18 English for Speakers of Other Languages ESOL Entry 1 to Level 2 City College is the biggest college for teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages in the Solent region. Our full-time courses for 16–18 year olds will improve all of your skills in English – speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation. You will also improve your maths and IT skills as well as having the opportunity to attend trips and take part in activities. You will be in a class with students from different countries and learn about English culture and society. If you study entry 3 or level 1 there will be the opportunity to try other areas you might be interested in moving on to. This may include: What will you learn? ÒÒ Art & Design The following options are available: ÒÒ Construction ÒÒ ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 ÒÒ Early Years ÒÒ Engineering and Level 2 ÒÒ Hairdressing & Beauty ÒÒ Functional Skills Maths Entry 1, Entry 2, ÒÒ Hospitality ÒÒ IT Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 ÒÒ Media ÒÒ GCSE Maths ÒÒ Motor Vehicle ÒÒ Functional Skills ICT Entry 2 and Entry 3 50