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Forensic & Criminal Key factsInvestigation Extended Diploma Duration: 2 yearsLevel 3 Course assessed byThis course is perfect if you enjoy all things Coursework/practicalExamscience-related and have a particular interest in 55% 45%the reasons behind criminal behaviour and howcrime scenes are investigated. Earn up to 168 UCAS points#You will complete a series of assignments GUARANTEED Criminology & Forensicsand challenging investigations which utilisetechniques used by crime scene investigators interview withand forensic scientists including collecting and Solent Universityanalysing evidence from crime scenes. Entry requirementsWhat will you learn? 5 GCSEs grade 9–4/A*–CYear 1 (including English, maths andÒÒ Principles and applications of science science)ÒÒ Practical scientific procedures and techniquesÒÒ Science investigation skills Where next?ÒÒ Forensic investigation procedures in practice ÒÒ Degree at universityOptional units available:ÒÒ Physiology of body systems e.g. Forensic Science,ÒÒ Environmental forensics in crime Forensic Psychology, Criminology &Year 2 Psychology, Policing &ÒÒ Applications of criminology Criminal Investigation,ÒÒ Criminal investigation procedures in practice Forensic Science &ÒÒ Criminal and forensic psychology Criminal Investigation,Optional units available: and CriminologyÒÒ Forensic anthropology and archaeologyÒÒ Forensic photography Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Forensic fire investigationÒÒ Forensic traffic collision investigation Guest speakers Work experience External careers events Industry week activities#Based on Distinction grades 51APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

ENGINEERING£486BNindustry in the UK186,000skilled engineers a year needed to 2024 5.7m engineeringemployees in UK Earn UP TO £55,000 AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Are you a good problem solver, practical and have an eye for detail? If so wehave a range of engineering courses that could suit you. We will provide youwith the skills and knowledge to start a successful career in engineering, into anapprenticeship or a degree at university.Our courses are designed to give you a range of skills for the many roles inmanufacturing, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Engineering ÒÒ Fabrication andMechanical Engineersalary £22,000 – £55,000 welding workshops ÒÒ Machining workshopDevelop and design components and machinery used ÒÒ Electronics workshopin many industries like manufacturing, construction, ÒÒ Modern CAD 2Dwater, power, medical and motor racing. and 3D equipmentElectronics Engineer and softwaresalary £21,000 – £65,000Design and develop the systems used by machinesand equipment in lots of industries, from mobilecommunications and computing to aerospace.Design Engineersalary £20,000 – £50,000Research and develop ideas for new products and thesystems used to make them. They also work to improvethe performance and efficiency of existing products.Sue Asher industry expert14 years of engineering experience has provided tutorSue with a strong skill set which she is able topass on to our students. Sue has worked in many 53aspects of engineering, from aircraft maintenanceto plastic manufacture, and in doing so hastravelled all across the UK. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Engineering Key facts Technologies Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years Level 2 Course assessed by The first year of this course is an excellent Coursework/practicalExam starting point for those interested in working 75% 25% in engineering. The second year will help you to develop the practical engineering skills that Entry requirements employers are looking for. It covers the skills and knowledge common to all engineering practices. Direct Entry to year 2 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–DEngineering (including English, maths and science) OR Level 1 Diploma in Engineering (including level 1 functional skills) Entry to year 1 GCSEs grade 3/D or below (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 experience54

Engineering Key facts Extended DiplomaLevel 3 Duration: 2 yearsThis career-led qualification is equivalent to Course assessed by Engineering3 A Levels. It provides the opportunity todevelop your knowledge and skills in the design, Coursework/practicalExamdevelopment, manufacture and maintenance 90% 10%of engineering products and systems. You willgain advanced practical skills and experience to Earn up to 168 UCASprepare you for work or university. points#What will you learn? GUARANTEEDYear 1ÒÒ Engineering principles interview withÒÒ Delivery of engineering processes safely Solent University as a team Entry requirementsÒÒ Engineering product design and manufactureÒÒ Applied commercial and quality principles 5 GCSEs grade 9–5/A*–CÒÒ Computer aided design (CAD) (including English, maths andÒÒ Electronic devices and circuits science)ÒÒ Mechanical behaviour of metallic materials ORYear 2 Level 2 in Engineering (withÒÒ A specialist engineering project GCSE English, maths andÒÒ Microcontroller systems for engineers science grade 9–4/A*–C)ÒÒ Further engineering mathsÒÒ Pneumatic and hydraulic systems Where next?ÒÒ Primary forming ÒÒ HNC in Engineering atÒÒ Maintenance of mechanical systemsÒÒ Welding technology City CollegeÒÒ Work experience ÒÒ Degree at University ÒÒ Enter employment in engineering at technician or skilled craftsperson level Example trips & activities Guest speakers Industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience#Based on Distinction grades 55APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

ESOL – 16-18 English for Speakers of Other Languages Over 840m people haveEnglish as theirfirst or second language Around500,000 people travel tothe UK every year to learn English The UK has the LARGESTrange of Englishlanguage courses in the world ¼ OF THE WORLD’SPOPULATION SPEAK SOME ENGLISH

ESOL Key facts Duration: 1 to 2 yearsEntry 1 – Level 2City College is one of the leading providers of Entry requirements ESOL English for Speakers of Other LanguagesEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages in theSouth of England. To ensure you are on the right course we will give youOur full-time courses for 16–18 year olds will an assessment to check yourimprove all of your skills in English – speaking, English language level. We willlistening, reading, writing and pronunciation. also review any exam resultsYou will also improve your maths and IT skills as you have and advise you onwell as having the opportunity to attend trips and your future study optionstake part in activities. You will be in a class with for when your English hasstudents from different countries and learn about improved enough to progress.English culture and society. If you study entry 3or level 1 there will be the opportunity to sample Where next?other subject areas you might be interested in ÒÒ Once you haveprogressing to. completed your courseThis may include: you can progress on toÒÒ Hairdressing and Beauty the next level of study.ÒÒ Hospitality This can then lead onÒÒ Construction to further studies suchÒÒ Motor Vehicle as GCSEs, A-levels,ÒÒ Engineering technical courses atÒÒ Early Years City College and thenÒÒ Art & Design on to university or work.ÒÒ MediaÒÒ IT Example trips & activitiesWhat will you learn? Ice-skating in WinchesterDepending on your previous qualifications andassessment the following options are available: A cultural/historical visitÒÒ ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and (e.g. Stonehenge) Level 2 Trips aroundÒÒ Functional Skills Maths Entry 1, Entry 2, Southampton (e.g. art gallery and city walls Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2ÒÒ GCSE Maths Summer BBQÒÒ Functional Skills ICT Entry 2 and Entry 3APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 57

FOUNDATIONLEARNINGCity HorizonsCan’t decide on what you want to do next?Can’t decide on a specific course?Do you find learning a challenge? Look no further as City Horizons can offer you a range of alternative options. Our courses are ideal if you didn’t pass your English and maths qualifications and need an opportunity to continue your studies. We offer multi- skilled courses designed to assist, empower and support successful progression onto a suitable vocational course, an apprenticeship or into employment. Our City Horizons courses can be started throughout the academic year.

Vocational Key facts Foundation LearningStudies Extended CertificateEntry 3 or Level 1 Duration: 1 yearThis course is suitable for you if you need to Course assessed bygain a qualification to progress to a specificlevel 1 course or a vocational course. It is Coursework/practicaldesigned to give you a broad introduction 100%to a variety of vocational areas and will alsoinclude maths and English. Entry requirementsWhat will you learn? A GCSE qualification is notÒÒ Team work required for this course. OnÒÒ Research skills arrival you will complete anÒÒ Office based and sport activities initial assessment to see whatÒÒ Presentation skills level you are working at.ÒÒ Career progressionÒÒ Customer service All students without a 9–4/A*–CÒÒ Professionalism in the workplace grade in English or maths willÒÒ Planning and organising skills be required to complete aÒÒ Developing personal skills for leadership functional skills qualificationÒÒ Introduction to healthy eating in both maths and EnglishÒÒ Personal skills for public services alongside the VocationalÒÒ Customer service in travel and tourism Studies course.The course will also include a taster in one or Where next?more of the below areas Once completing thisÒÒ Hairdressing and Beauty qualification you canÒÒ Hospitality progress on to a suitableÒÒ Construction course within a work basedÒÒ Motor Vehicle vocational subject at theÒÒ Engineering college, an apprenticeshipÒÒ Early Years or employment.ÒÒ Art & DesignÒÒ Media Example trips & activitiesÒÒ IT Trip to Oxygen Freejumping Guest speakers Industry talks and visits Trip to a law courtAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 59

FOUNDATIONLEARNINGLife & Living Skills Our Life and Living courses support students with learning difficulties and disabilities who would like to develop their personal and social development skills as well as their work skills. The courses are delivered by a dedicated team of specialist and experienced staff. We offer study programmes which help learners develop maths, English, ICT as well as life, personal and communication skills. These courses offer practical and classroom based activities as well as supported trips, visits and work experience to help develop independent living skills.

Life & Living Key factsSkills Extended Certificate Duration: 1 yearEntry 2 or 3 Course assessed byThis course is suitable for students with Coursework/practicalmoderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities 100%who want to develop their life, personal andcommunication skills. Entry requirements Students will be invited to Foundation Learning interview after making an application online or in person. If possible you should bring your transition plan from school along with you or bring your personal advisor along with an EHCP/S139a.What will you learn? Where next?ÒÒ Cooking ÒÒ On completion you mayÒÒ ShoppingÒÒ Life skills be able to progress ontoÒÒ Community responsibilities the next level of theseÒÒ Recycling courses if appropriate orÒÒ Art the full cost leisure courseÒÒ Healthy lifestyles at City CollegeÒÒ Preparation for work ÒÒ Supported internshipÒÒ Office skillsÒÒ Personal skills Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Emotional wellbeingÒÒ ICT LibraryÒÒ Leisure timeÒÒ Communication Art galleryÒÒ EnterpriseÒÒ Maths and English Shopping for cookery ingredients Sporting activities Meal out Trips around local communityAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 61

FOUNDATIONLEARNINGSupported Internship Are you aged 16–24? Do you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)? Do you want to progress into paid employment? If so, our supported internship programme may be the next step for you.

Supported Key facts Foundation LearningInternship Supported Internship Duration: 1 yearEntry Level Course assessed byThe supported internship enables young people Coursework/practicalwith an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) to 100%combine a work placement with a work skillsprogramme at college along with developing Entry requirementstheir maths and English skills. The programme isdesigned to assist those with physical or learning Anyone aged 16–24 with andifficulties to achieve regular paid employment Education, Health and Careby giving them the skills they need through Plan who wants to buildlearning in the workplace. confidence in entering a workplace can do a supported internship. The main requirement is that you want to work and that your long term goal is to enter paid employment.What will you learn? Will I get paid?ÒÒ Improving work skills through completing a Supported internships are unpaid, but equip work placement you with the skills thatÒÒ Identifying your strengths and developing employers need in order for you to move on to paid new skills employment. You will gainÒÒ Developing skills valued by employers valuable experience in theÒÒ Developing confidence at work workplace, develop yourÒÒ Building up experience for a CV strengths, improve yourÒÒ Completing a range of work ready maths, English and overall employability. qualificationsÒÒ Improving your English and maths skills Where next? Regular paid employmentAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 63

UK hair & beauty HAIRDRESSING industry worth & BARBERING £7BN Over35,000 hair salons in the UK 44%of those working in hairdressingand barbering are self-employed Earn UP TO £30,000 AS A HAIRDRESSER

Are you passionate about style, love hair and working with people? A careerin this industry is ideal if you are creative, have good attention to detail, arehardworking and enjoy working with people. It is also a career that could takeyou almost anywhere you want in the world. You will learn from our industryexperienced staff in our fully equipped hair salon to give you excellent trainingand experience of working with customers.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Hairdressing & Barbering ÒÒ State-of-the-artSalon Managersalary £33,000 – £36,000 purpose built salons with modernThey build and maintain the business with high customer equipmentsatisfaction and creative innovation. They may oversee ÒÒ Barbering chairsstaff education, product sales and human resources. ÒÒ Towel heaters which allow for the fullHair Stylist shave servicesalary £11,000 – £30,000 ÒÒ Roller ball acceleratorsThey use a range of techniques to provide clients with ÒÒ Full range ofthe desired colour, texture and shape they want for curling and wavingtheir hair. They may also work with Afro-Caribbean hair equipmentor wig fitting. ÒÒ Foil making machineBarbersalary £14,000 – £30,000Cut, trim and style hair for primarily male clients. Mostbarbers also provide facial hair maintenance, customshaves and other men’s grooming services.Julie Burrows industry expertJulie has extensive knowledge of the hair industry tutordue to working for global hairdressing companyToni & Guy in London for more than a decade. 65During her time there Julie took charge oftraining junior staff – it is this unique experiencethat enables her to provide innovative lessons. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Barbering Key facts Diploma Level 2 Duration: 1 year Course assessed by This course will give you the skills to be confident in cutting men’s hair and facial hair. The course Coursework/practicalExam is a combination of practical work in our 70% 30% commercial salon as well as classroom based theory lessons. Entry requirementsHairdressing & Barbering 4 GCSEs grades 9–3/A*–D (including English and maths, science is also preferred) OR Level 2 Foundation Diploma in Hair or Beauty (including GCSE English and maths grade 9–3/A*–D) What will you learn? Where next? ÒÒ Advise and consult with clients ÒÒ Enter employment in ÒÒ Shampoo, condition and treat the hair commercial barbers, and scalp destination/day spas, ÒÒ Develop and maintain your effectiveness cruise ships, theatres, airlines or hotel chains at work ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship ÒÒ Cut men’s hair in Barbering or ÒÒ Cut facial hair to shape Hairdressing ÒÒ Dry and finish men’s hair ÒÒ Create basic outlines and detailing in the hair Example trips & activities ÒÒ Fulfill salon reception duties ÒÒ Assist with shaving services Guest speakers Entry to industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience66

Hairdressing Key facts DiplomaLevel 2 Duration: 1 or 2 yearsThe first year of this course is a great introduction Course assessed by Hairdressing & Barberingto the hair and beauty sector. In the secondyear you will specialise in hairdressing with a Coursework/practicalExamcombination of practical and theory based topics 75% 25%to give you a range of skills required for workingin the industry. Entry requirementsWhat will you learn? Direct Entry to year 2Year 1 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–DÒÒ Shampoo and condition the hair (including English and maths,ÒÒ Styling men’s hair science is also preferred)ÒÒ Plaiting and twisting hair ORÒÒ Create a hair and beauty image Level 1 Diploma in Hair orÒÒ Salon reception duties Beauty (including level 1ÒÒ Working with others in the hair and functional skills) beauty sector Entry to year 1ÒÒ The art of dressing hair GCSEs grade 3/D or belowÒÒ The art of colouring hair ORÒÒ Health and safety in the salon Entry level certificateYear 2ÒÒ Client consultation for hair services Where next?ÒÒ Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp ÒÒ Technical Diploma inÒÒ Promote products and services to clients Hair, Barbering or Beauty in a salon ÒÒ Advanced ApprenticeshipÒÒ Cut women’s hairÒÒ Colour and lighten hair in Hairdressing orÒÒ Cut men’s hair BarberingÒÒ Styling men’s hairÒÒ The art of dressing hair Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Create an image based on a theme within Guest speakers the hair and beauty industry Entry to industryÒÒ Health and safety in the salon competitions Industry week activities Work experienceAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 67

Hairdressing & Barbering student Alesha Wyeth success At City College: Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing Progressed to: Hairdresser at Tcutz Hair68

Hairdressing Key facts Technical DiplomaLevel 3 Duration: 1 year Course assessed byThis course will develop your skills andknowledge in advanced cutting, styling and Coursework/practicalExamcolouring techniques. It will also build on your 70% 30%customer service and health and safety skillsrequired to work in the industry. The course is a Earn up to 56 UCAScombination of practical work in our commercial points#salon as well as classroom based theory lessons. Entry requirements Hairdressing & Barbering Level 2 Technical Diploma in Hairdressing (including GCSE English and maths 9–4/A*–C) AND 5 GCSEs grades 9–4/A*–C (including English, maths and a creative subject)What will you learn? Where next?ÒÒ Consultation support for colleagues on ÒÒ Enter employment in hair services commercial salons,ÒÒ Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks destination/day spas,ÒÒ Style and dress hair using a variety of cruise ships, theatres, airlines or hotel chains techniques ÒÒ Start your ownÒÒ Colour hair to create a variety of looks hairdressing businessÒÒ Creative hairdressing design skills ÒÒ Degree at universityÒÒ Perm hair to create a variety of looksÒÒ Hair colour correction Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Monitor and maintain health and safety Guest speakers practice in the salon Entry to industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience#Based on Distinction grades 69APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

HEALTH & SOCIAL CAREThe NHS employs more than 1.7m people 4mpeople employed in health &social care sector 2.1 m new employees needed by 2022 Earn UP TO £48,000 AS A MIDWIFE

If you care about people and want to make a difference to people’s lives then thiscould be the right choice for you. Our Health & Social Care courses provide youwith an excellent stepping stone to a career as a nurse, midwife, paramedic, careworker and a wealth of other health and care professions.You will study a wide range of topics that have a variety of practical activities andtheory based learning. You will also spend one day a week working in a healthcare setting to give you valuable work experience.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Health & Social Care ÒÒ Science laboratoryMidwife ÒÒ Fully equippedsalary £22,000 – £48,000 computer suiteProvide women with care and advice during theirpregnancy. Monitor and check babies during the birth Classrooms with:and help to deliver the baby. ÒÒ Anatomical models ÒÒ PracticalSocial Workersalary £19,000 – £40,000 demonstration areaProvide advice and support to vulnerable individualsand families, helping these people to get access tothe services they need to improve their situation andwell-being.Paramedicsalary £22,000 – £35,000You’ll deal with a range of situations, from minorwounds and substance misuse to serious injuries fromfires and major road, rail and industrial accidents.Julianne Nelson industry expertJulianne’s expert insight of health care stems tutorfrom her 8 years of experience as a public healthnurse where she specialised in safeguarding and 71child development. Her time in midwifery (bothcommunity and specialist) also contributes to theknowledge Julianne provides our students. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Health & Social Care Health & Key facts Social Care Diploma Duration: 1 or 2 years Level 2 Course assessed by The first year of this course is a great introduction Coursework/practical to healthcare, social care and early years. In the 100% second year you will specialise in health and social care with a combination of practical and Entry requirements theory based topics to give you a range of skills required for working in the health and Direct Entry to year 2 care industry. 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–D (including English, maths and Throughout the course you will complete a science) weekly work placement giving you excellent OR first-hand experience of working in the health Level 1 Diploma in Health & and care industry. Social Care or Early Years (with level 1 functional skills) What will you learn? Entry to year 1 Year 1 GCSEs grade 3/D or below ÒÒ The services and roles available for a career OR Entry level certificate in health, social care and early year’s sectors ÒÒ Health and safety Where next? ÒÒ Communication skills ÒÒ Level 3 Extended ÒÒ Healthy eating ÒÒ The values of working with children and Diploma in Health & Social Care vulnerable groups ÒÒ Advanced Apprenticeship Year 2 in Health & Social Care ÒÒ Communications ÒÒ Enter employment ÒÒ Individual rights and needs ÒÒ Ensuring safe environments Example trips & activities ÒÒ Cultural diversity Guest speakers ÒÒ Anatomy and physiology ÒÒ Creative and therapeutic activities Work experience ÒÒ Health and social care services ÒÒ Diet and nutrition External careers events ÒÒ Safeguarding ÒÒ Work placement Industry week activities Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required72

Health & Key facts Health & Social CareSocial Care Extended Diploma Duration: 2 yearsLevel 3 Course assessed byIf you would like a career as a nurse, midwife, Coursework/practicalExamparamedic, care worker and a wealth of other 70% 30%health and care professions this is the coursefor you. Earn up to 168 UCAS points#Throughout the course you will complete aweekly work placement giving you excellent GUARANTEEDfirst-hand experience of working in the healthand care industry. interview with Solent UniversityWhat will you learn?Year 1 Entry requirementsÒÒ Human life span and developmentÒÒ Working in health and social care 5 GCSEs grade 9–4/A*–CÒÒ Meeting individual needs (including English, maths andÒÒ Principles of safe practice science)ÒÒ Nutritional health ORÒÒ Psychological perspectives or Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Early Years physiological disorders ANDÒÒ Work placement Level 2 Functional Skills inYear 2 English and mathsÒÒ Anatomy and physiologyÒÒ Work experience in health and social care Where next?ÒÒ Promoting public health ÒÒ Degree at universityÒÒ Enquiries into current research ÒÒ Higher ApprenticeshipÒÒ Caring for individuals with dementiaÒÒ Understanding mental wellbeing in NursingÒÒ Supporting individual needs ÒÒ Enter employmentÒÒ Work placement Example trips & activities Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required Guest speakers # Based on A* grade Work experience External careers events APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk Industry week activities 73

HOSPITALITY & CATERING Over70,000 restaurants in the UK 1.7memployed in UK hospitality industry993,000 more staff needed in hospitality by 2022Earn UP TO£50,000 AS A HEAD CHEF

As this industry continues to grow, well trained chefs, food service staff and hotelstaff are highly sought after around the world. If you have a passion for working inthese service industries we can help you achieve your ambition.At City College we will teach you high-level skills and techniques in our moderncommercial kitchens, you will also learn and work in our fine dining restaurantserving the general public and taught by our industry experienced tutors.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Hospitality & Catering ÒÒ Two modernWaiter/Waitresssalary £12,000 – £20,000 training kitchens ÒÒ Modern commercialWaiters and Waitresses prepare tables, greetcustomers, take orders, advise on menu choices, serve kitchenmeals and deal with payments. ÒÒ Fine diningChef restaurant (Aspire)salary £13,000 – £30,000 ÒÒ Barista coffeeChefs prepare food using a variety of cooking methods equipmentand often work as part of a team. You will need to havea keen interest in food and cooking.Events Managersalary £17,000 – £40,000Events managers are responsible for organising andrunning a variety of events. They control the whole project,from planning, managing and running the events.Simon Hart industry expertSimon began his 20 years in the catering industry tutorwith an apprenticeship at age 17. Throughout hisrewarding career he has prospered and gained 75experience in most aspects of hospitality, fromevent catering to fine dining to even running hisown restaurant for several years. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Hospitality & Catering student Lewis Hodder success At City College: Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Progressed to: Chef at Keats Restaurant, Romsey 76

Culinary Skills Key facts DiplomaLevel 2 Duration: 1 or 2 yearsThe first year is an ideal starter if you wish to start Course assessed by Hospitality & Cateringtraining to work in the hospitality and cateringindustry. In the second year you will gain a high Coursework/practicalstandard of cookery and service skills and learn 100%other workplace essentials including customerservice and kitchen health and safety. You will Entry requirementslearn in our commercial kitchen and fine diningrestaurant Aspire working with paying customers. Direct entry to year 2 4 GCSEs 9–3/A*–D (includingWhat will you learn? English and maths)Year 1 ANDÒÒ A range of cookery methods including Level 1 in Hospitality & Catering baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, braising, Entry to year 1 stewing and frying 4 GCSEs grade 9–2/A*–EÒÒ Food and beverage service skills (including English and maths)ÒÒ Barista skillsÒÒ Cook and serve food in Aspire Restaurant Where next?ÒÒ Taking bookings and payments ÒÒ Level 3 in ProfessionalÒÒ Customer service skillsÒÒ Food safety Cookery or EventsYear 2 ManagementÒÒ How to prepare and cook a range of ÒÒ Advanced apprenticeship products including fish, meat, vegetables, ÒÒ Entry level employment soups, pastry as well as hot and cold desserts in hospitality andÒÒ Menu knowledge and design cateringÒÒ Food and beverage service skillsÒÒ Customer service skills Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Cook and serve food in Aspire Restaurant Guest speakers Entry to industry competitions Visit to commercial kitchen Visit to a vineyard Industry week activities Work experienceAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 77

Professional Key facts Cookery Diploma Duration: 1 year Level 3 Course assessed by Learn the skills to cook in the catering and food Coursework/practical industry as a professional Chef. You will learn in 100% our industry-standard training kitchens which serve our fine dining Aspire restaurant. This will Entry requirements give you the essential experience that employers look for when recruiting in the industry. Level 2 in Hospitality & Catering (including Level 2 functionalHospitality & Catering skills or GCSE English and maths grade 9–4/A*–C) AND Preferably you are working in the industry What will you learn? Where next? ÒÒ Advanced professional cookery skills ÒÒ Degree at university ÒÒ Preparation and cooking of meat, fish ÒÒ Career opportunities and poultry include chefs and chefs ÒÒ Complex hot and cold sauces and soups de partie in hotels, large ÒÒ Preparation of vegetable dishes including restaurant chains or on cruise ships, cooks in vegetarian and vegan hospital or schools ÒÒ Fermented dough products ÒÒ Hot and cold dessert products Example trips & activities ÒÒ Develop complex dishes for Guest speakers Aspire Restaurant ÒÒ Supervision of staff in the training Visit to commercial kitchen restaurant kitchen ÒÒ Problem solving and team work Visit to a vineyard ÒÒ Food safety ÒÒ Health and safety Entry to industry competitions Industry week activities Work experience78

Events Key facts Hospitality & CateringManagement Extended Diploma Duration: 2 yearsLevel 3 Course assessed byEquivalent to 3 A-levels, this course is an Coursework/practicalexcellent route to university or employment in 100%events management. You will learn all aspectsof planning, managing and running a variety of Earn up to 168 UCAShospitality events. points#What will you learn? GUARANTEEDYear 1ÒÒ Planning and managing events interview withÒÒ Events organisation Solent UniversityÒÒ The events industryÒÒ Supervising and providing customer service Entry requirementsÒÒ Preparing and serving food and drinkÒÒ Food safety supervision for catering 5 GCSEs grade 9–4/A*–CÒÒ Events organisation in hospitality (including English and maths)ÒÒ Front office operations in hospitality ORYear 2 Level 2 in Hospitality & CateringÒÒ Management skills or Travel & Tourism (with GCSEÒÒ Food service organisation English and maths gradeÒÒ Preparing and serving food and drink 9–4/A*–C)ÒÒ Sustainablity practice in hospitality events ORÒÒ Business enterprise Relevant industry experienceÒÒ Marketing eventsÒÒ Human resources Where next?ÒÒ Financial control ÒÒ Degree at university ÒÒ Enter employment Example trips & activities Guest speakers Organising events Industry week activities Southampton Boat Show Overseas residential Work experience#Based on Distinction grades 79APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

IT & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONSThe UK’s mobile market is the LARGEST in Europe100,000digital companies operate in the UK including Microsoft, IBM and HP The UK’s ICTindustry is worth £58BN Earn UP TO £40,000 AS A WEB DESIGNER

With rapid changes in technology and consumer behaviour, there has never beena better time to consider a career in the IT industry. Whether you want to gain thehighly sought after creative and technical skills to support an organisation withtheir online profile and digital communications or want to learn about computernetworks and systems for a more technical computing role, City College has acourse for you.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities IT & Digital Communications ÒÒ Animation suiteSocial Media Managersalary £22,000 – £35,000 (Maya) ÒÒ Digital video andResponsible for planning a social media strategy anddelivering content through social media sites. Includes media productioncreating engaging content to increase followers and ÒÒ IT workshopswebsite traffic. ÒÒ Design studiosDigital Marketing Executivesalary £20,000 – £38,000Promote their employer’s products, services or ideasonline. They market products across channels such aswebsites, apps and social media.Web Designersalary £18,000 – £40,000Use creative and technical skills to build new websitesand redesign existing ones. They can work on any sitefrom an interactive education site to one offering onlineshopping.Patrick Humphrey industry expertPatrick has a strong passion for IT and has worked tutoras a web designer for clients in the USA. With aMaster’s Degree in Information Systems and his 81fascination for future technologies, including VRand AR, he is well equipped at providing studentswith up-to-date technical skills. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

IT & Digital Communications IT & Digital Key facts Communications Diploma Duration: 1 year Level 2 Course assessed by During this course you will gain hands-on skills Coursework/practicalExam in how to use IT and creative packages to 75% 25% communicate information for the modern digital and business world. This course will also give you Entry requirements the skills to take advantage of the opportunities created by mobile applications and websites. 4 GCSEs 9–3/A*–D (including English, maths and IT) OR Equivalent qualifications with Level 1 Functional Skills in English Where next? ÒÒ Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT, Games or Media ÒÒ Junior roles within digital marketing, social media and digital communication What will you learn? Example trips & activities ÒÒ Essentials of IT Guest speakers ÒÒ Essentials of cyber security Visits to a digital agency ÒÒ Designing and creating websites Work experience ÒÒ Designing and creating mobile apps Industry week activities ÒÒ Creating and developing computer games ÒÒ Creating programming solutions for business ÒÒ Project planning using IT ÒÒ Pitching an online product82

IT & Digital Key factsCommunications Extended Diploma Duration: 2 yearsLevel 3 Course assessed byThis hands-on course is designed to give you the Coursework/practicalExamcreative and technical skills to follow a career in 75% 25%digital communications. It includes producingcreative content to inspire your audience and the Earn up to 168 UCASdevelopment of evolving technologies in IT. points# GUARANTEED IT & Digital Communications interview with Solent UniversityWhat will you learn? Entry requirementsYear 1ÒÒ Understanding technology (hardware, 5 GCSEs 9–4/A*–C (including English, maths and IT) software and networking) ORÒÒ Sharing and analysing data and online Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area and GCSE information English grade 9–4/A*–CÒÒ Design interactive websites and appsÒÒ Cyber security Where next?ÒÒ Planning and delivering projects ÒÒ Degree at universityÒÒ Software engineering systems for business ÒÒ Social media, digitalÒÒ Development of a software product marketing and for a business web design relatedYear 2 employmentÒÒ Analysis and design of data systemsÒÒ Mobile technology Example trips & activitiesÒÒ How and why businesses use the internet Guest speakersÒÒ Mobile app design and prototypingÒÒ Cloud technology Visits to digital agencyÒÒ Social media and digital marketing Work experience Industry week activities#Based on Distinction grades 83APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

MARINE Over 1mboats/water sports craft owned by UK households 90,000people employed in UK marine industry The UK is the 3rd largest boat-builder in Europe Earn UP TO £55,000 AS A MARINE ENGINEER

The marine industry is global and highly competitive with a large number ofmarine companies based in Southampton. If you study marine you will be basedat our state-of-the-art Marine Skills Centre on the waterside in Woolston (seepage 6). Our courses are taught by our industry expert tutors and will provideyou with a range of marine based skills including engineering, boat buildingand electrics.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Marine Our Marine SkillsMarine Engineer Centre in Woolstonsalary £24,000 – £55,000 features some of the best marine trainingControl the installation, operation and maintenance of facilities in the regionmachinery and equipment on ships and vessels. Design, including:build, test and repair a variety of boats, ships and craft. ÒÒ CompositesBoat Builder workshopsalary £18,000 – £35,000 ÒÒ Marine engineeringWork in ship building and/or repair in wood and workshopcomposites in the leisure craft industry. Tasks range ÒÒ Marine electricalfrom building hulls to restoring fixtures and fittings. workshopNaval Architect ÒÒ Boat building andsalary £25,000 – £65,000 repair workshopResponsible for the design, construction, refit and ÒÒ IT and CAD suitesrepair of ships, boats, yachts, other marine vessels, andoffshore structures such as drilling platforms.Matt Yarwood industry expertBeing a qualified engineer, Matt has over 20 years tutorof experience in marine engineering including 16years as Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. His 85expertise in providing our students with specialistknowledge comes from his time training youngengineers within the Navy. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Sam Leigh student success At City College: Level 2 Marine Engineering Progressed to: Marine Engineering Apprentice at Pascoe InternationalMarine86

Introduction Key factsto Marine DiplomaTechnology Duration: 1 year Course assessed byLevel 2 Coursework/practical 100%This course will provide you with the skills Entry requirementsand experience of using the latest marinetechnical processes. You will be taught in our 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–Ddedicated woodworking and marine engineering (including English, maths andworkshops. Our specialist industry experienced science)tutors will teach you a range of boat building andmarine engineering techniques. Where next? ÒÒ Level 2 Marine Marine Engineering or Boat Building ÒÒ Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering, Marine Electrical or Boat Building ÒÒ Entry level employment in marine construction or engineeringWhat will you learn? Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Ship joinery techniques Southampton Boat ShowÒÒ Service and maintenance of marine Guest speakers mechanical devicesÒÒ Working in the marine industry Opportunities to work onÒÒ Producing components from metal industry and communityÒÒ Understanding technical drawings and projects documentation Work experience Industry week activitiesAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 87

Marine Marine Systems & Key facts Engineering Diploma Level 3 Duration: 1 year This course will enable you to develop Course assessed by advanced skills in your chosen specialism – marine engineering or boat building to enter Coursework/practicalExam employment or progress your career in the 30% 70% marine industry. Entry requirements What will you learn? ÒÒ Safe and effective working in the Level 2 Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and marine industry Maintenance ÒÒ Principles of boat construction AND ÒÒ Principles of marine construction 5 GCSEs grade 9–4/A*–C (including English, maths and and components science) ÒÒ Construction and repair of hulls and Mature students considered boat structures with experience and sound ÒÒ Fibre reinforced plastics technology for knowledge of marine engineering, wood working marine construction and electrical systems ÒÒ Installation and repair of marine engines ÒÒ Installation and repair of marine Where next? ÒÒ Employment in propulsion systems marine construction or engineering ÒÒ Foundation degree at university Example trips & activities Guest speakers Opportunities to work on industry and community projects Work experience Industry week activities88

Engineering, Key factsShipping Diplomaand Maritime Duration: 1 yearOperations Course assessed by Coursework/practicalExam 30% 70%Level 3 GUARANTEED MarineThis course is the start of training for a rewarding interview withcareer in the Merchant Navy or to pursue various Solent Universitymaritime/engineering opportunities, at sea andashore. It has been developed in partnership ORwith the Merchant Navy Training Board and Warsash Maritimethe Maritime and Coastguard Agency. You willbenefit from expert tutors, our bespoke Marine AcademySkills Centre and strong industry partnershipsthat lead to excellent employment opportunities. Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grade 9–5/A*–C including English, maths and scienceWhat will you learn? Where next?ÒÒ Maritime sector introduction ÒÒ UniversityÒÒ Controlling vessel operations effectively ÒÒ Maritime CadetshipÒÒ Securing a vessel for passageÒÒ Assisting with a vessel’s navigational watch Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Ship construction Guest speakersÒÒ Anchoring and mooring operationsÒÒ Controlling operation of survival craft and Southampton Boat Show rescue boats Opportunities to work onÒÒ Nautical science industry and communityÒÒ Mathematics and numeracy for seafarers projectsÒÒ Maritime employment, environmental and Work experience health and safety practice Industry week activitiesAPPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk 89

MEDIA & GAMES The UK film industrycontributes over £4.6BN to the UK economy The UK is the world’s 4th largest market for iOS apps and games The UK games industry is the 6th largest in the world Earn UP TO £45,000 AS A VIDEO EDITOR

If you have a passion for film, TV or gaming and want to work in these fast pacedindustries our courses are ideal for you. You will learn in our full HD televisionstudio, radio studio and games studio during your course.Studying media and games offers you a wide range of exciting career pathsincluding games design and development, journalism, film, TV production and3D animation.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Media & Games ÒÒ Full HD televisionGames Designersalary £19,000 – £45,000 studio with industry standard equipmentProduce games for PCs and games consoles, internet ÒÒ Radio studio andand mobile phones. The work could involve making audio recordingnew games or updating existing titles. room ÒÒ Apple Mac suiteVideo Editor with modern editingsalary £18,000 – £45,000 software ÒÒ Games studioBring together pictures and sound to produce a piece with gamesthat is ready to be shown on screen, including feature development andfilms and TV programmes, corporate videos, commercials simulation softwareand music videos.TV/Film Production Assistantsalary £15,000 – £30,000Support the producer and be responsible for theadministration and organisation involved in producinga film or TV programme.Peter Moutray industry expertPeter has extensive experience in the production of tutorcorporate and promotional films for Governmentdepartments and professional organisations. He’s run 91media awareness training programmes, produced afilm for the British Council and delivered conferencesat the National Film & TV Expo in Nigeria. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Creative Media Key facts Production Diploma Duration: 1 year Level 2 Course assessed by This one year course will give you a taste of TV Coursework/practical and film production as well as games design, 100% allowing you to specialise in your chosen field at level 3 the following year. If you are looking Entry requirements to work creatively with media products, games design, production processes, distribution and 4 GCSEs 9–3/A*–D (including marketing this course is ideal for you. English and maths) ORMedia & Games Equivalent qualification with Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths Where next? ÒÒ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production in Games Design or TV and Film What will you learn? Example trips & activities ÒÒ Types of media products and their audiences Industry week activities ÒÒ Plan and make a TV production ÒÒ Plan and make a music or talk based Work experience radio programme Take part in industry ÒÒ Create a promotional video competitions ÒÒ Film your own creative ideas ÒÒ Design characters for a computer game Guest speakers ÒÒ Plan and make a computer game ÒÒ Working to a live brief92

Creative Media Key factsProduction Extended Diploma Duration: 2 years(TV & Film) Course assessed byLevel 3 Coursework/practicalExamIf you wish to work as a director, screen writer, 70% 30%documentary film maker, camera operator or anyof the vast range of roles within the industry this Earn up to 168 UCAScourse is for you. The course includes working to points#a live brief, the opportunity for work experienceand talks from industry experts. GUARANTEED interview with Solent UniversityWhat will you learn? Entry requirements Media & GamesYear 1ÒÒ Structure and jobs within the TV and 5 GCSEs grades 9–4/A*–C (including English and maths) film industry ORÒÒ Digital media skills Level 2 qualification in aÒÒ Production planning and commissions relevant subject area (includingÒÒ Online media campaigns GCSE English and maths gradeÒÒ Film fiction production 9–4/A*–C)ÒÒ Factual film productionÒÒ Technical skills for camera, sound and editing Where next?ÒÒ Working to a live brief ÒÒ Degree at universityYear 2 ÒÒ Work in production suchÒÒ Digital media skillsÒÒ Film editing using Final Cut Pro and as camera assistant, runner, researcher or Abode Premier assistant editorÒÒ Advertising productionÒÒ Multi-camera and studio techniques Example trips & activitiesÒÒ Single camera techniques (including Sky Careers Academy music video) Local radio stationsÒÒ Working to a live brief Work experience Industry week activities Industry competitions#Based on Distinction grades 93APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Media & Games student Jack Waterman success At City College: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Design Progressed to: BA (Hons) Degree in Virtual & Augmented Reality (Games Design) at Solent University 94

Games Design Key facts Extended DiplomaLevel 3 Duration: 2 years Course assessed byGames Design is a hands on course, designed todevelop your knowledge and skills on a full range Coursework/practicalExamof games. It is both fun and highly practical 70% 30%and offers a great route to university or intoemployment in this fast paced growing industry. Earn up to 168 UCASThis course includes 3D animation and modelling points#using Maya and Blueprints in the Unreal Engine 4. GUARANTEED interview with Solent UniversityWhat will you learn? Entry requirements Media & GamesYear 1ÒÒ 3D modelling using Maya 5 GCSEs grades 9–4/A*–CÒÒ Planning and pre-producing story boards (including English, maths and IT) for games ORÒÒ Developing virtual games using Unreal Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area (including Engine 4 (UE4) GCSE English and maths gradeÒÒ Developing a portfolio website as a 9–4/A*–C) games designer Where next?ÒÒ Developing a games promotion campaign ÒÒ Degree at universityÒÒ Working with a client ÒÒ Work in 3D visualisationÒÒ Games testingYear 2 and animation, juniorÒÒ Digital media skills artist, games developerÒÒ Work roles in the games industryÒÒ Mobile games development Example trips & activitiesÒÒ 3D modelling using Maya Studio visitsÒÒ Games testingÒÒ Final games design project Guest speakers Work experience Industry week activities Industry competitions#Based on Distinction grades 95APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

MOTOR VEHICLE Over 30mvehicles currently on UK roads£59.3BNturnover in UK automotive industry100,000 new automotivejobs to be created by 2020 Earn UP TO £35,000 AS A MOTOR MECHANIC

If you like being practical and want to work on maintaining and repairing vehiclesour motor vehicle courses are ideal for you. You will be trained by our industryexpert tutors in our large purpose built motor vehicle workshop.Our courses provide you with a balance of practical and theory work, buildingyour practical knowledge in the workshop. You will develop a range of skillsincluding maintenance and repair, brakes, tyres and electrical systems.Achieve Your Dream Job Facilities Motor Vehicle ÒÒ Large purposeMotor Vehicle Fittersalary £13,000 – £23,000 built motor vehicle workshopAlso known as fast-fit technicians, they repair and replace ÒÒ A range of lightworn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts. motor vehiclesFitters normally work in fast-fit centres or workshops including 4x4s andalongside motor vehicle technicians, fixing vehicles while hybrid carsthe customer waits. ÒÒ A range of heavy goods vehiclesMotor Vehicle Technician (HGVs)salary £15,000 – £35,000 ÒÒ Emissions and diagnostic testingRepair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and equipmentcoaches. Work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics,from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioningand security.Motorsport Engineersalary £18,000 – £60,000As a motorsport engineer you could work in design,testing or production of motorsports vehicles.Matt Bradley industry expertMatt’s industry knowledge comes from over tutor11 years of practical experience working forprominent car manufacturers, even gaining 97specialist Citroën and Hyundai qualifications. Healso has six years of teaching experience as wellas having run his own automotive repair business. APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

Light Vehicle Key facts Maintenance Diploma & Repair Duration: 1 or 2 years Course assessed by Level 2 Coursework/practicalExam 75% 25%Motor Vehicle The first year of this course will provide you with Entry requirements an introduction to motor vehicle and engineering principles including the identification and Direct Entry to year 2 operation of vehicle components. In the second 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–D year you will specialise in motor vehicle learning (including English and maths, about the identification, operation, dismantling science and IT also preferred) and reassembly of advanced components. AND Level 1 Motor Vehicle (including What will you learn? level 1 English and maths Year 1 functional skills) ÒÒ Spark and compression ignition engine OR A year’s mechanical experience systems, components and operational (e.g. engineering or marine principles course) ÒÒ Vehicle steering, braking and suspension system components and maintenance Entry to year 1 ÒÒ Vehicle wheel and tyre construction GCSEs grade 3/D or below inspection methods and legalities OR ÒÒ Vehicle exhaust systems components Level 1 in English and maths and maintenance ÒÒ Foundation level vehicle electric Where next? systems testing ÒÒ Level 3 Light Vehicle ÒÒ Health, safety and good housekeeping ÒÒ Training with tools, equipment and materials Maintenance and Repair Year 2 ÒÒ Advanced apprenticeship ÒÒ Air fuel and exhaust systems ÒÒ Enter employment in the ÒÒ Use of materials, tools and measuring devices including tool fabrication motor vehicle industry ÒÒ Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication, cooling systems, fuel and emissions systems Example trips & activities ÒÒ Light vehicle chassis and electrical units, components and testing Guest speakers ÒÒ Introduction to light vehicle transmission system components and operation Work experience ÒÒ Health, safety and good housekeeping Industry week activities98

Motorsport Key facts Motor VehicleVehicle CertificateMaintenance Duration: 1 year& Repair Course assessed byLevel 2 Coursework/practicalExam 75% 25%This course is ideal for motorsport enthusiastsand anyone considering a career in automotive Entry requirementsor motorsport engineering, research anddevelopment. It covers routine maintenance 4 GCSEs grade 9–3/A*–Dof vehicles as well as removing and replacing (including English and maths,engine, electrical, chassis and transmission science and IT also preferred)components. Completion of this course willprovide you with the essential knowledge for Where next?progressing to a level 3 qualification and on to ÒÒ Level 3 Light Vehicleemployment in this exciting industry. Maintenance and Repair ÒÒ Advanced apprenticeship Example trips & activities Visits to vehicle maintenance companies Guest speakers Work experience Industry week activitiesWhat will you learn? 99ÒÒ Carrying out routine motorsport vehicle maintenanceÒÒ Removing and replacing engine units and componentsÒÒ Electrical auxiliary units and componentsÒÒ Chassis units and components APPLY AT southampton-city.ac.uk

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