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ESOL Entry 1 Duration: 1 to 2 years to Level 2 City College is the biggest college for teaching What will you learn? Entry requirements ESOL English for Speakers of Other Languages English for Speakers of Other Languages The following options are available: (ESOL) in the Solent region. We will give you a test to check » ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and your English language level. We will We are a specialist ESOL centre and are Level 2 review any exam results you have to unique in offering 13.5 hours of lessons advise you on the right course. dedicated to improving your language skills. » Functional Skills Maths Entry 1, Entry 2, This means that you are able to make rapid Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Where next? progress towards achieving your goals. » GCSE Maths You will move to the next course Our full-time courses for 16–18 year olds will level. This can lead to GCSEs, improve all of your skills in English – speaking, » Functional Skills ICT Entry 2 and Entry 3 A-levels, technical courses and on listening, reading, writing and pronunciation. to university or work. You will be in a class with students from Example different countries and learn about English trips & activities culture and society. You will also improve your maths and IT skills as well as having the Ice-skating in Winchester opportunity to attend trips and take part in activities to enhance your learning. Trips around Southampton (e.g. art gallery and city walls) A cultural/historical visit (e.g. Stonehenge) Summer BBQ 51

Forensic & Criminal Investigation Industry Expert Teacher Kelly Pinkney-Jones Kelly has an extensive background in forensics, having studied and simultaneously worked in forensic anthropology for over 6 years. She specialises in forensic archaeology with the majority of her experience being analysing prehistoric remains from museums and dig sites. 52

I really Do you want a career investigating crime Forensic & Criminal Investigation enjoyed how this in the police force, forensic science or course was a mix of legal professions? If so studying Forensic practical and written & Criminal Investigation is for you. work. The teachers are from the industry Criminology is a forensic science which which helped us to apply what we had analyses the reasons why individuals learnt to real-life scenarios. I feel prepared commit crimes. Assisting in a criminal for university and that I have lots of career enquiry or piecing together the jigsaw of options available. a complex crime scene is a challenging profession but, at the same time, hugely Lily-Fay Rechert rewarding knowing that your skills and At City College: Forensic & Criminal Investigation knowledge could help to solve the puzzle Now: BA (Hons) Human rights with Criminology in an important crime investigation. at Kingston University Facilities » Science laboratory » External site for forensic investigation » Fingerprinting equipment » Modern classrooms with computer facilities 53

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Forensic & Criminal Investigation Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 This course is perfect if you enjoy all things What will you learn? Course assessed by: Exam science-related and have a particular interest Year 1 45% in the reasons behind criminal behaviour and » Principles and applications of science Coursework/practical how crime scenes are investigated. 55% UCAS points: Earn up to 168 Forensic & Criminal Investigation You will complete a series of assignments » Practical scientific procedures and Entry requirements and challenging investigations which utilise techniques techniques used by crime scene investigators 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above and forensic scientists including collecting and » Science investigation skills (including English, maths analysing evidence from crime scenes. and science) » Forensic investigation procedures in practice Optional units available: Where next? » Physiology of body systems » Degree at university e.g. Forensic Science, Forensic » Environmental forensics in crime Psychology, Criminology & Psychology, Policing & Criminal Year 2 Investigation, Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation, and Example » Applications of criminology Criminology trips & activities » Criminal investigation procedures in practice » Criminal and forensic psychology » Apprenticeship Guest speakers University fairs Optional units available: External careers events » Forensic anthropology and archaeology Industry week activities » Forensic photography Work experience » Forensic fire investigation » Forensic traffic collision investigation 55

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Foundation Studies Entry 3 Award or Certificate or Duration: 1 year Level 1 This course is designed to give you the skills, » Personal skills for public services Course assessed by: confidence and independence to progress further in your studies. It allows you to build on » Customer service in travel Coursework/practical your study skills, soft skills needed for college and tourism 100% and employment, as well as giving you the opportunity to research other vocational areas As part of the course you may also get the Entry requirements Foundation Learning within the college. You will also study English opportunity to have a taster in one or more of 2 GCSEs grade 1 or above with and maths as part of your programme. the below areas commitment and ability to learn in a college environment. On arrival you Our Foundation Studies courses can be started » Art & Design will complete an initial assessment to throughout the academic year. see which level you are working at. » Construction What will you learn? Where next? » Team work » Early Years When you are ready you can move into a vocational course at college or » Research skills » Engineering into work. » Office based and sport activities » Hairdressing & Beauty » Presentation skills » Hospitality » Career progression » IT » Customer service » Media Example » Motor Vehicle trips & activities » Professionalism in the workplace Trip to Thorpe Park » Planning and organising skills Guest speakers » Developing personal skills for leadership Industry talks and visits » Introduction to healthy eating Trip to a law court 57

Life & Living Skills Entry 1 Award or Certificate Entry 2 Duration: 1 year Entry 3 Our Life and Living courses support students What will you learn? Course assessed by: with learning difficulties and disabilities who would like to develop their personal and social » Cooking Coursework/practical development skills as well as their work skills. The courses are delivered by a dedicated team » Shopping 100% of specialist and experienced staff. » Life skills Entry requirements We offer study programmes which help Foundation Learning students develop maths, English, ICT as well as » Community responsibilities It is important that you provide us life, personal and communication skills. These with your EHCP and/or transition courses offer practical and classroom based » Recycling plan from school upon making activities as well as supported trips, visits and your application. If we can meet work experience to help develop independent » Art your needs we will invite you for an living skills. interview to discuss the course in » Healthy lifestyles more detail and to establish the most This course is suitable for students with suitable level of study. moderate learning difficulties and/or » Preparation for work disabilities who want to develop their life, Where next? personal and communication skills. » Office skills On completion you may be able to » Communication Example move onto the next level of these » Personal skills trips & activities courses if appropriate or to the full cost leisure course at City College, » Emotional Library or a Supported Internship. wellbeing Art gallery Shopping for cookery ingredients » ICT Trips around local community Sporting activities » Leisure time Meal out » Enterprise » Maths and English 58

Supported Internship Entry Duration: 1 year Level Are you aged 16–24? What will you learn? Course assessed by: » Improving work skills through completing a Do you have an Education, Health and Care Coursework/practical Plan (EHCP)? work placement 100% Do you want to move into paid » Identifying your strengths and developing employment? new skills Entry requirements Foundation Learning If so, our supported internship programme » Developing skills valued by employers Anyone aged 16–24 with an may be the next step for you. Education, Health and Care Plan who » Developing confidence at work wants to build confidence in entering The supported internship enables young a workplace can do a supported people with an Education Health Care Plan » Building up experience for a CV internship. (EHCP) to combine a work placement with a work skills programme at college along with » Completing a range of work ready The main requirement is that you developing their maths and English skills. qualifications want to work and that your long term The programme is designed to assist those goal is to enter paid employment. with physical or learning difficulties to achieve » Improving your English and maths skills regular paid employment by giving them Where next? the skills they need through learning in the Will I get paid? workplace. Supported internships are unpaid, but equip This programme will provide you you with the skills that employers need in order with skills and work experience for you to move on to paid employment. You to enable you to move to paid will gain valuable experience in the workplace, employment develop your strengths, improve your maths, English and overall employability. 59

Hairdressing & Barbering Industry Expert Teacher Julie Burrows Julie has extensive knowledge of the hair industry having worked for global hairdressing company Toni & Guy in London for more than a decade. During her time there Julie took charge of training junior staff – it is this unique experience that enables her to provide innovative lessons. 60

Are you passionate about style, love hair and working with people? A career in this industry is ideal if you are creative, have good attention to detail, are hardworking and enjoy 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 experienced staff Hairdressing & Barbering in our fully-equipped hair salon, Kudos, to give you excellent training and experience I loved of working with real paying customers. studying here, we learnt a wide range of skills Facilities and the facilities were incredible. The Kudos Salon provided me with real » State-of-the-art purpose built industry experience and clients to work salons with modern equipment with, which really helped to improve » Barbering chairs my confidence. » Towel heaters which allow for Rhiannon Staples the full shave service At City College: Level 2 Hairdressing » Roller ball accelerators Now: Level 3 Apprenticeship with » Full range of curling and Browns Hair Lounge waving equipment » Foil making machine 61

Hairdressing Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 3 This course will develop your skills and What will you learn? Course assessed by: Exam knowledge in advanced cutting, styling and » Consultation support for colleagues on 30% colouring techniques. It will also build on your Coursework/practical customer service and health and safety skills hair services required to work in the industry. The course 70% is a combination of practical work in our » Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks commercial salon as well as classroom based UCAS points: Earn up to 56 theory lessons. » Style and dress hair using a variety Hairdressing & Barbering of techniques Entry requirements Example trips & activities » Colour hair to create a variety of looks Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (including GCSE English and maths Guest speakers » Creative hairdressing design skills grade 4 or above) Visit trade fairs » Monitor and maintain health and safety Where next? practice in the salon Entry to industry competitions » Level 3 Theatrical Hair & Media Make-up Industry week activities » Degree at university Work experience » Work in commercial salons, destination/day spas, cruise ships, theatres, airlines or hotel chains » Start your own hairdressing business 62

Hairdressing Level Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years 2 The first year of this course is a great Year 2 Course assessed by: Exam introduction to the hair and beauty sector. 25% In the second year you will specialise in » Client consultation for hair services Coursework/practical hairdressing with a combination of practical and theory based topics to give you a range of » Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp 75% skills required for working in the industry. » Promote products and services to clients Entry requirements Hairdressing & Barbering in a salon Direct entry to year 2 What will you learn? » Cut women’s hair 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths, Year 1 » Colour and lighten hair science is also preferred) OR » Shampoo and condition the hair » Cut men’s hair Level 1 Diploma in Hair or Beauty (including GCSE English and maths » Styling men’s hair » Styling men’s hair at grade 3 or above) » Plaiting and twisting hair » The art of dressing hair Entry to year 1 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above » Create a hair and beauty image » Create an image based on a theme within (including English and maths) the hair and beauty industry » Salon reception duties Where next? » Health and safety in Example » Working with others in the hair and the salon trips & activities » Level 3 Hairdressing beauty sector » Level 3 Theatrical Hair & » The art of dressing hair Guest speakers Media Make-up » The art of colouring hair Visit trade fairs » Apprenticeship » Health and safety in the salon Entry to industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience 63

Barbering Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 2 This course will give you the skills to be Course assessed by: Exam confident in cutting men’s hair and facial hair. 30% The course is a combination of practical work Coursework/practical in our commercial salon as well as classroom based theory lessons. 70% Hairdressing & Barbering What will you learn? Entry requirements » Advise and consult with clients 4 GCSEs grades 3 or above (including English and maths, » Shampoo, condition and treat the hair science is also preferred) and scalp OR Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or » Develop and maintain your effectiveness Beauty (including GCSE English and at work maths grade 3 or above) » Cut men’s hair Where next? » Cut facial hair to shape » Apprenticeship » Dry and finish men’s hair Example » Work in commercial barbers, destination/day spas, cruise ships, » Create basic outlines trips & activities theatres, airlines or hotel chains and detailing in Guest speakers the hair » Fulfil salon Visit trade fairs reception duties Entry to industry competitions » Assist with Industry week activities shaving services Work experience 64

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Health & Social Care Industry Expert Teacher Rob Miller Rob started teaching in Health & Social Care after a wealth of experience in the industry. He worked as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the Army for over 20 years and has also worked for the NHS in the Frontline Ambulance Service. 66

My course If you care about people and want to Health & Social Care was a great make a difference to people’s lives then foundation this could be the right choice for you. for progressing to Our Health & Social Care courses provide a degree at university and for my you with an excellent stepping stone to future career. It provided me with the a career as a nurse, midwife, paramedic, knowledge and experience I needed care worker and a wealth of other health and the support from my teachers and care professions. was brilliant. You will study a wide range of topics Asma Zarif that have a variety of practical activities At City College: Level 3 Health & Social Care and theory based learning. You will also spend one day a week working in a health Now: BSc Adult Nursing at University care setting to give you valuable work of Southampton experience. Facilities » Science laboratory » Fully equipped computer suite Classrooms with: » Anatomical models » Practical demonstration area 67

Health & Social Care Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 If you would like a career as a nurse, midwife, What will you learn? Example Course assessed by: Exam paramedic, care worker and a wealth of other trips & activities 30% health and care professions this is the course Year 1 Coursework/practical for you. Guest speakers » Human life span University fairs 70% Throughout the course you will complete a and development External careers events weekly work placement giving you excellent Industry week activities UCAS points: Earn up to 168 first-hand experience of working in the health » Working in health Work experience Health & Social Care and care industry. and social care Entry requirements » Meeting individual needs 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including English, maths » Principles of safe practice and science) OR » Psychological perspectives Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Early Years (with GCSE English » Work placement and maths grade 4 or above) Year 2 Where next? » Degree at university » Anatomy and physiology » Apprenticeship » Work experience in health and social care » Work in hospitals, community care, » Promoting public health health services or social work » Enquiries into current research » Caring for individuals with dementia » Supporting individual needs » Assessing children’s development needs Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required » Sociological perspectives » Work placement 68

Health & Social Care Level Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years 2 The first year of this course is a great Example Course assessed by: Health & Social Care introduction to healthcare, social care and trips & activities early years. In the second year you will Coursework/practical specialise in health and social care with a Guest speakers combination of practical and theory based 100% topics to give you a range of skills required for External careers events working in the health and care industry. Entry requirements Year 2 Industry week activities Throughout the course you will complete a Direct entry to year 2 weekly work placement giving you excellent » Communications Work experience 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above first-hand experience of working in the health (including English, maths and care industry. » Individual rights and needs and science) OR What will you learn? » Ensuring safe environments Level 1 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Early Years Year 1 » Cultural diversity (with GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above) » The services and roles available for a career » Anatomy and physiology in health, social care and early year’s sectors Entry to year 1 » Creative and therapeutic activities 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above » Health and safety (including English and maths) » Health and social care services » Communication skills Where next? » Diet and nutrition » Healthy eating » Level 3 Health & Social Care » The values of working with children and » Apprenticeship vulnerable groups » Work as a care assistant, health » Safeguarding care assistant or work in childcare settings » Work placement Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required 69

Hospitality & Catering Industry Expert Teacher Simon Hart Simon began his 20 years in the catering industry with an apprenticeship. Throughout his rewarding career he has gained experience in all aspects of hospitality, from event catering to fine dining to running his own restaurant for several years. 70

This course was a As this industry continues to grow, well Hospitality & Catering great foundation for trained chefs, food service staff and hotel my learning as it has the staff are highly sought after around the best facilities and teachers who are from world. If you have a passion for working in the industry. Learning about both front of these service industries we can help you house and the kitchens means you get a achieve your ambition. better understanding of how a restaurant works which will help in my career. At City College we will teach you high- level skills and techniques in our modern Hannah Wilkins commercial kitchens, you will also learn At City College: Level 2 Culinary Skills and work in our fine dining restaurant Now: Level 3 in Advanced Professional Cookery serving the general public and be taught by our industry experienced teachers. specialising in pastry and patisserie Facilities » Two modern industry standard training kitchens » Modern commercial kitchen » Fine dining commercial restaurant, Aspire » Barista coffee equipment 71

Hospitality & Catering Example trips & activities Guest speakers Entry to industry competitions Visit to commercial kitchen Visit to a vineyard Professional masterclasses Industry week activities Work experience 72

Culinary Skills Level Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years 2 The first year is an ideal starter if you want to What will you learn? Course assessed by: work in the hospitality and catering industry. In Year 1 the second year you will gain a high standard Coursework/practical of cookery and service skills and learn other » A range of cookery methods including workplace essentials including customer baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, braising, 100% service and kitchen health and safety. stewing and frying Entry requirements Hospitality & Catering You will benefit from training and working » Food and beverage service skills Direct entry to year 2 in our public Aspire Restaurant and modern Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering industry standard kitchens, cooking for and » Barista skills (including GCSE English and maths serving real paying customers. at grade 3 or above) » Cook and serve food in Aspire Restaurant After successful completion of Year 1 you Entry to year 1 will achieve: » Taking bookings and payments 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (including English and maths) » Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to » Customer service skills Culinary Skills Where next? » Food safety After successful completion of Year 2 you » Apprenticeship will achieve: Year 2 » Work in hospitality and catering » Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills » How to prepare and cook a range of products including fish, meat, vegetables, In addition to achieving a culinary skills soups, pastry as well as hot and cold qualification, you will also achieve a college desserts certificate in professional food and beverage service skills. » Menu knowledge and design These qualifications and skills will open the » Food and beverage service skills doors to a wealth of career opportunities within hospitality and catering. » Customer service skills » Cook and serve food in Aspire Restaurant 73

IT & Digital Communications Industry Expert Teacher Patrick Humphrey Patrick has a strong passion for IT and has worked as a web designer for clients in the USA. With a Master’s Degree in Information Systems and his fascination for future technologies, including VR and AR, he is well equipped to help students develop their technical skills. 74

This course covers With rapid changes in technology and IT & Digital Communications everything from the consumer behaviour, there has never fundamentals of IT to been a better time to consider a career in coding, as well as web and app design. the IT industry. Whether you want to gain I have learnt so much and can now not only highly sought after creative and technical confidently code but also build computers. skills to support an organisation with their The teachers not only made learning enjoyable online profile and digital communications but also made sure we covered a wide range of or you want to learn about cyber security topics. I feel confident that I could go into any or computer networks and systems area of computing as a result. for a more technical computing role, City College has a course for you. Jessica Blake At City College: IT and Digital Communications Facilities » Animation suite (Maya) Now: BSc in Computer Science » Digital video and media production » IT workshops » Design studios » Raspberry Pi 75

IT & Digital Communications Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 This hands-on course is designed to give you What will you learn? Course assessed by: Exam the creative and technical skills to follow a Year 1 25% career in digital communications. It includes » Understanding technology (hardware, Coursework/practical producing creative content to inspire your audience and the development of evolving software and networking) 75% technologies in IT. » Sharing and analysing data and UCAS points: Earn up to 168 Example online information IT & Digital Communications trips & activities » Design interactive websites and apps Entry requirements » Cyber security Guest speakers » Planning and delivering projects 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above » Software engineering systems for business (including English and maths. Visits to digital agency » Development of a software product IT is also desirable) OR Industry week activities for a business Relevant Level 2 qualification with Year 2 GCSE English and maths at grade 4 Work experience » Analysis and design of data systems or above » Mobile technology » How and why businesses use the internet Where next? » Mobile app design and prototyping » Cloud technology » Degree at university » Social media and digital marketing » Coding (HTML, CSS, Javascript) » Work in IT support or social media, digital marketing and web design related employment 76

IT & Digital Communications Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 2 During this course you will gain hands-on Course assessed by: Exam skills in how to use IT and creative packages 25% to communicate information for the modern Coursework/practical digital and business world. This course will also give you the skills to take advantage of the 75% opportunities created by mobile applications and websites. Entry requirements IT & Digital Communications 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above What will you learn? (including English and maths. IT is also desirable) » Essentials of IT Where next? » Essentials of cyber security » Level 3 IT & Digital » Designing and creating websites Communications » Designing and creating mobile apps » Level 3 Games Design » Creating and developing computer games » Level 3 Media » Creating programming solutions » Work in junior roles in digital marketing, social media and digital for business communication » Project planning using IT Example trips & activities » Pitching an online product Guest speakers » Coding (HTML, CSS, Visits to digital agency Python) Industry week activities Work experience 77

Marine Industry Expert Teacher Matt Yarwood Being a qualified engineer, Matt has over 20 years of experience in marine engineering including 16 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. His expertise in providing our students with specialist knowledge comes from his time training young engineers in the Navy. 78

The College’s The marine industry is global and highly Marine Marine Skills Centre competitive with a large number of is the perfect place to marine companies based in Southampton. learn the skills needed for If you study marine you will be based working in the marine industry, whether at our specialist Marine Skills Centre on you want to get into boat building or marine the waterside in Woolston (see page 6). engineering. The teachers are great, and Our courses are taught by our industry with their experience, I really felt like I was expert teachers and will provide you with gaining valuable industry knowledge and a range of marine based skills including hands‑on skills. engineering, boat building and electrics. James Knox Facilities At City College: Level 2 Marine Engineering Our Marine Skills Centre in Woolston features some of the best marine Now: Marine Engineering Apprentice training facilities on the South Coast including: at Proteum » Composites workshop » Marine engineering workshop » Marine electrical workshop » Boat building and repair workshop » IT and CAD suites 79

Boat Building (Advanced) Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 3 This course will provide you with an advanced Course assessed by: Exam level of knowledge and skills in traditional 70% methods of boat building as well as modern Coursework/practical engineering techniques, enabling you to enter employment as a boatbuilder or to progress 30% your career in the marine industry. You will benefit from our expert teachers and fantastic Entry requirements woodworking and composite training facilities at our specialist Marine Skills Centre. Relevant Level 2 qualification AND Marine What will you learn? 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including English, maths » Safe and effective working in the and science) marine industry Mature students considered with » Business improvement techniques experience and sound knowledge of wood working and composite » Principles of boat Example construction techniques construction trips & activities Where next? » Construction and Guest speakers repair of hulls and » Foundation Degree at university boat structures Southampton Boat Show » Work in marine construction, e.g. » Fibre reinforced Opportunities to work on industry boat builder, boat fitter, composite plastics technology and community projects engineer, marine joiner, naval for marine architect construction Industry week activities Work experience 80

Marine Engineering (Advanced) Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 3 This course will provide you with an What will you learn? Course assessed by: Exam advanced level of knowledge and skills in » Safe and effective working in the 70% marine engineering, enabling you to enter Coursework/practical employment as a marine engineer or to marine industry progress your career in the marine industry. 30% You will benefit from our expert teachers and » Business improvement techniques fantastic training facilities at our specialist Entry requirements Marine Marine Skills Centre. » Principles of marine construction and components Relevant Level 2 qualification Example AND trips & activities » Installation, fault diagnosis and repair of 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above marine engines (including English, maths Guest speakers and science) » Installation and repair of marine Southampton Boat Show propulsion systems Mature students considered with experience and sound knowledge Opportunities to work on industry » Installation and repair of marine engines of marine engineering and marine and community projects electrical systems Industry week activities Where next? Work experience » Foundation Degree at university » Work in marine engineering e.g. marine engineer, service engineer, hydraulic engineer, marine surveyor, marine technician 81

Marine Technologies Level Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years 2 This course will provide you with the skills and Year 2 Course assessed by: experience of using the latest marine technical processes. You will be taught in our dedicated » Introduction to the marine industry Coursework/practical woodworking, marine engineering and marine electrical workshops at our specialist Marine » Business improvement techniques 100% Skills Centre in Woolston, Southampton. Our industry experienced teachers will teach you a Boat Building pathway Entry requirements range of boat building and marine engineering techniques and in the second year you will get » Principles of boatbuilding technology Direct entry to year 2 to specialise in one of these career pathways. Experience and/or knowledge Marine » Yacht and boat building assembly and of working in marine or similar What will you learn? sub‑assembly industry. Relevant Level 1 or Level 2 qualification including 4 GCSEs Year 1 » FRP manufacture for marine construction with English, maths and science at grade 3 or above. Skills test may » Maintaining marine mechanical devices Marine Engineering pathway be required and equipment » Marine engineering processes and principles Entry to year 1 » Maintaining electrical equipment systems 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above » Servicing and maintenance of (including English, maths » Ships joinery techniques and science) marine engines and » Marine composite manufacture Where next? ancillary systems Example » Working safely in a marine » Level 3 Marine Engineering or engineering environment » Servicing and trips & activities Boat Building » Working efficiently and effectively maintenance Guest speakers » Apprenticeship in engineering of marine Southampton Boat Show » Entry level work in marine propulsion construction or engineering systems Opportunities to work on industry and community projects Industry week activities » Using and communicating Work experience technical information 82

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Media & Games Industry Expert Teacher Peter Moutray Peter has extensive experience in the production of corporate and promotional films for Government departments and professional organisations. He’s run media awareness training programmes, produced a film for the British Council and delivered conferences at the National Film & TV Expo in Nigeria. 84

If you have a passion for film, TV or gaming and want to work in these fast paced industries our courses are ideal for you. You will learn in our full HD television studio, radio studio and games studio during your course. Studying media and games offers you a wide range of exciting career Media & Games paths including games design and development, journalism, film, TV This course production and 3D animation. has really helped my career as it uses a wide range of industry- standard software, I also found my Facilities teacher’s enthusiasm for the subject was » Full HD television studio with really inspiring. It’s a very exciting course as industry standard equipment you are given the freedom to experiment » Radio studio and audio with many different game styles. recording room Toby Wilkinson » Apple Mac suite with modern At City College: Level 3 Games Design editing software Now: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design » Games studio with games at Staffordshire University development and simulation software 85

Games Design Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 Media & Games Games Design is a hands on course, designed Example Course assessed by: to develop your knowledge and skills on a trips & activities full range of creative digital media and video Coursework/practical games. It is both fun and highly practical Studio visits 100% and offers a great route to university or into employment in this fast paced growing Year 2 Guest speakers UCAS points: Earn up to 168 industry. » Digital media skills Gaming competitions Entry requirements This course includes 3D modelling and 2D/3D 5 GCSEs grades 4 or above animation using 3DS Max, Maya, Photoshop » Work roles in the Industry week activities (including English and maths. and Blueprints in the Unreal Engine. games industry Work experience IT is also desirable) OR What will you learn? » 3D modelling using Relevant Level 2 qualification 3DS Max & Maya (including GCSE English and maths Year 1 at grade 4 or above) » Planning and producing story boards Where next? for games » Degree at university » Developing video games using » Work in 3D visualisation and Unreal Engine animation, junior artist, games developer » Developing a portfolio website as a games designer » 3D environment » Developing a games promotion campaign » 2D/3D animation » Working with a client » Developing video games using Unreal Engine » Photoshop skills 86

Media (TV & Film) Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 If you wish to work as a director, screen writer, What will you learn? Course assessed by: Media & Games documentary film maker, camera operator Year 1 or any of the vast range of roles within the » Structure and jobs within the TV and Coursework/practical industry this course is for you. You will benefit 100% from outstanding facilities, talks from industry film industry professionals and working to live briefs. » Digital media skills UCAS points: Earn up to 168 » Production planning and commissions Example » Online media campaigns Entry requirements trips & activities » Factual and fiction film production 5 GCSEs grades 4 or above » Technical skills for camera, sound (including English and maths) Sky Careers Academy OR Local radio stations and editing Relevant Level 2 qualification Film competitions » Working to a live brief (including GCSE English and maths Year 2 at grade 4 or above) Industry week activities » Digital media skills Work experience » Film editing using Final Cut Pro and Where next? » Degree at university Adobe Premier » Advertising production » Work in media production such » Single camera techniques as camera assistant, runner, » Multi-camera and studio techniques researcher or assistant editor » Working to a live brief 87

Creative Media Production Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 2 This one year course will give you a taste of TV Course assessed by: and film production as well as games design, allowing you to specialise in your chosen field Coursework/practical at level 3 the following year. If you are looking 100% to work creatively with media products, games design, production processes, distribution or Entry requirements marketing this course is ideal for you. 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths) Media & Games What will you learn? Where next? » Types of media products and their audiences » Level 3 Games Design » Plan and make a TV production » Level 3 Media (TV & Film) » Plan and make a music or talk based radio programme » Create a promotional video » Film your own creative ideas » Design characters for a computer game Example » Plan and make a computer game trips & activities » Working to a live brief Guest speakers Industry week activities Take part in industry competitions Work experience 88

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Motor Vehicle Industry Expert Teacher Matt Bradley Matt’s industry knowledge comes from over 11 years of practical experience working for prominent car manufacturers, gaining specialist Citroën and Hyundai qualifications. He also has six years of teaching experience as well as having run his own automotive repair business. 90

If you like being practical and want to work on maintaining and repairing vehicles our motor vehicle courses are ideal for you. You will be trained by our industry expert teachers in our large purpose built motor vehicle workshop. Our courses provide you with a balance of practical and theory work, building your practical knowledge in the workshop. Motor Vehicle You will develop a range of skills including maintenance and repair, brakes, tyres and I chose to study electrical systems. at City College as the central location was perfect. Facilities The teachers have been very helpful and always offer us advice. The course is very » Large purpose built motor interesting and has really helped me to vehicle workshop work as part of a team. » A range of light motor Baz Mohmund vehicles including 4x4s At City College: Level 2 Light Vehicle and hybrid cars Maintenance & Repair » A range of heavy goods Now: Level 3 Light Vehicle vehicles (HGVs) Maintenance & Repair » Emissions and diagnostic testing equipment 91

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 3 This course is designed to build on the Course assessed by: Exam knowledge from the level 2 diploma, focusing 50% on diagnostic techniques and introduces Coursework/practical you to more in-depth vehicle systems. You will learn about engine technology, electrical 50% and electronic fault finding, transmission and Motor Vehicle chassis systems. Entry requirements Level 2 Motor Vehicle Diploma What will you learn? (including GCSE English and maths grade 4 or above) » Diagnosis and rectification of vehicle auxiliary electrical faults Where next? » HND or Degree at university » Diagnosis and rectification of engine faults » Work in workshops, garages and » Diagnosis and rectification of chassis other vehicle repair roles system faults Example » Diagnosis and rectification of transmission trips & activities and driveline faults Guest speakers » Inspecting light vehicles using prescribed methods Visits to vehicle maintenance companies Industry week activities Work experience 92

Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level Diploma Duration: 2 or 3 years 2 The first year of this course will provide Course assessed by: Exam you with an introduction to motor vehicle 25% and engineering principles including Coursework/practical the identification and operation of vehicle components. 75% In the second and third year you will Year 3 Example Entry requirements Motor Vehicle specialise in motor vehicle learning about trips & activities the identification, operation, dismantling » Air fuel and No Direct entry to year 3 and reassembly of advanced components. exhaust systems Guest speakers Industry week activities Direct entry to year 2 What will you learn? 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above » Use of materials, tools Work experience (including English and maths. Year 1 & 2 and measuring devices Science is also preferred) including tool fabrication OR » Spark and compression ignition engine Level 1 Motor Vehicle systems, components and » Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication, (with GCSE English and maths operational principles cooling systems, fuel and emissions systems at grade 3 or above) OR » Vehicle steering, braking and suspension » Light vehicle chassis and electrical units, One year's mechanical experience system components and maintenance components and testing (e.g. engineering or marine course) » Vehicle wheel and tyre construction » Introduction to light vehicle transmission Entry to year 1 inspection methods and legalities system components and operation 4 GCSEs grade 2 or above (including English and maths) » Vehicle exhaust systems components » Health, safety and good housekeeping and maintenance Where next? » Foundation level vehicle electric » Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance systems testing and Repair » Health, safety and good housekeeping » Apprenticeship » Work in the motor vehicle industry 93

Performing & Production Arts Industry Expert Teachers Ian Rowsell Marc Fairclough Ian trained as an actor in Los Angeles Marc has worked in theatre for over for Film and TV and in classical 30 years with expertise as a production acting at LAMDA. He’s a credited manager and show director. He’s also screen and stage performer, voice worked as a set builder, sound and over, BASSC trained stage combat lighting designer, event manager and choreographer and stunt coordinator. freelance theatre consultant. 94

I really If your ambition is to work in the Performing & Production Arts appreciated that performance or visual arts industry on stage my teachers are industry or behind the scenes, we have a range of experts, they were always courses in performing and production arts. willing to give you advice and support. The course is At City College we have a track record of unique as you can explore a producing successful students who progress wide range of disciplines. to prestigious performing arts schools or employment in the industry as actors, voice- Lizzie Mosley over artists or working behind the scenes as At City College: Level 3 Performing Arts technicians, stage or production managers. Now: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance at the University of Chichester The college is Facilities the best in the area, » Professional 240-seat hub theatre the facilities are very high- » Rehearsal, recording and dance studios end and it has an incredible » Set and prop construction workshop theatre. Working with other » 3D workshop departments putting on » Sound and lighting studio shows really helped us put our » Audio recording studio for voice acting knowledge into practice. » TV studio with green screen for screen acting » Costume and props room Martin Underwood » Professional dressing rooms At City College: Level 3 Production Arts Now: BA (Hons) Theatre Production at Guildford School of Acting (GSA) 95

Performing Arts Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 Performing & Production Arts If your ambition is to work in the performance Course assessed by: industry then this is the professional training programme for you. This course is designed Coursework/practical to make the transition to drama schools as 100% seamless as possible by offering you the range of expert training skills you will require. UCAS points: Earn up to 168 Many students progress to drama schools and Example Entry requirements universities and then into work as professionals. trips & activities 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including English and maths) What will you learn? Tour of theatres OR Year 1 Level 2 in Performing Arts » Exploring the principles of live performance Year 2 Experience productions (with GCSE English and maths » How to engage with an audience Trip to a drama school fair grade 4 or above) » Performance skills development and » The business of performing arts Industry week activities Where next? professional practice » Level 4 Professional Diploma in » Exploring the work of practitioners » The historical Work experience » Working to a directors brief context of Performance » Audio voice acting performance » Contemporary dance » Professional training at a drama » Vocal training for the actor school or conservatoire » Performance and production skills » Degree at university » Professional training and drama school preparation » Movement (stage combat) » Advanced practitioner studies » Perform to an audience in a variety » Perform to an audience in a variety of productions of productions » Final major production » Final major production 96

Performing Arts Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 2 This course is an excellent introduction to Course assessed by: a career working in performing arts. You will learn a variety of performance skills and Coursework/practical techniques and put them into practice by performing to live audiences. You will also 100% learn the skills and techniques required to produce a performance. Entry requirements Performing & Production Arts What will you learn? 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths) » Historical context and classical theatre OR Level 1 in Performing Arts » Performance skills and techniques (with GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above) » Voice-over skills Where next? » Contemporary theatre » Level 3 Performing Arts » Audition skills Example and techniques trips & activities » Developing Tour of theatres production Experience productions skills and Trip to a drama school fair techniques » Perform to Harry Potter Studio tour an audience Cruise ship visit in a variety Industry week activities of productions Work experience 97

Production Arts Level Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years 3 Performing & Production Arts If you want an exciting career working back Example Course assessed by: stage in the entertainment industry, either trips & activities in technical theatre (sound, lighting and Coursework/practical AV) or creative theatre (set design, stage Year 2 Guest speakers 100% management, prop making) this course is for you. By working with the performance » Producing Cruise ship visit UCAS points: Earn up to 168 students, you will design, create and organise a range of live productions giving you real hands-on skills professional Visits to local theatres, production Entry requirements and experience. shows companies and trade shows 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including English and maths) What will you learn? Harry Potter Studio tour OR Year 1 Relevant level 2 qualification (with » Large scale Industry week activities GCSE English and maths grade 4 » Lighting skills – rigging and operation lighting and sound Work experience or above) for concerts » Sound skills – operation and design Mature students considered » Specialist assignment depending on experience » Stage management Where next? » Set construction and scenic painting » Degree at university » Prop making » Work as a technician (lighting, sound and AV), in set/prop design, » Studio project or in stage/event management » Lighting and sound show » Production of final major performance » Roles within a production team » Final major production » Health and safety within events industry » Legal aspects of public performance 98

Production Arts Level Diploma Duration: 1 year 2 If you like the sound of a career working What will you learn? Course assessed by: backstage to make a performance or event » Lighting skills – rigging and operation come to life this course is for you. You will » Sound skills – operation and rigging Coursework/practical assist with producing a variety of performances » Stage management including the pantomime, lighting and sound » Set construction and scenic painting 100% show and a contemporary arts showcase. » Prop making You will learn the skills to operate kit and » Roles within a production team Entry requirements Performing & Production Arts equipment including lights, rigging, AV and 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above sound as well as set design and the basics of (including English and maths) event management. Mature students considered » Health and safety within events industry depending on experience Where next? » Level 3 Production Arts Example trips & activities Tour of theatres Experience productions Harry Potter Studio tour Industry week activities Work experience 99

Theatrical Hair & Media Make-up Industry Expert Teacher Nicole Hackett Nicole has a passion for creative hair and make-up. She has worked as a freelance make-up artist specialising in bridal and fashion. During her career she has also been part of an art collective that collaborates on photoshoots, often working with musicians. She expertly brings her creative passion and skill set into her teaching. 100