Cheshire College

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Cheshire College – South & West offers exciting opportunities for their 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices to access high-quality teaching and learning at our modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

They aim to provide their learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study at the College or university. They encourage their learners to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy in their future careers.

All their Campuses provide a safe, happy and innovative learning experience that will ensure you achieve your full potential.

You will have access to world-class inspirational facilities which are the result of a £140m investment in the latest technology and real work environments.

Courses:

Cheshire College offers a variety of courses such as full time courses, apprenticeships, and higher education courses.

Full Time Courses

Applied Science

Studying Applied Science can open up a huge range of opportunities across a variety of job roles. Not only do our courses help towards gaining medically-related jobs but they can also enable you to progress into careers in astronomy, sound recording, engineering or weather forecasting.

Business

The world of business and retail is vibrant and fast-paced, offering opportunities for those with drive and determination across a range of industries and retail sectors. It is a diverse industry where you could start your career in business planning, digital marketing, website design, human resources, training and development, business ethics and finance.

Computing and IT

In the fast-moving world of today, it is essential to have the necessary skills to keep up with the advances in modern technology. Whether you just want to develop your skills or are pursuing a specific IT-based career, our courses can help you gain the skills you need.

Construction and The Built Environment

Construction is a huge industry in the UK that employs a large number of people and covers many different trades and professional occupations. With all the different courses available, the College will be able to set you up for the career that suits you best.

Early Years and Education

The early years of a child’s life play a critical part in their development and the person they will become. Playing a role in the early development of a child is hard work but extremely rewarding. If you want to gain the practical and personal skills needed to equip you to work in the early years sector, then we can help.

Electrical Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

If you are practical and good at solving problems, then you could start your career in one of the many roles available in the manufacturing, mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering industries. There is high demand from employers for staff in these areas with vacancies for designers, production operatives and maintenance engineers.

Fashion Communication

As a fashion industries learner, you will explore marketing and display techniques and find out how to deliver outstanding customer service. You will gain essential skills in management, buying, brand development, fashion promotion strategies and research and development. You will benefit from our strong links with local employers by working on visual merchandising projects for the major brands at McArthur Glen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

A hairdressing and beauty therapy qualification can open up opportunities in many environments from hair and beauty salons and spas to cruise ships and the film and television industry.

Health & Social Care

Health and social care is a rewarding and increasingly valued sector to work in. With an ageing population, a greater understanding of mental health and the expectation that people with disabilities lead independent and fulfilling lives, there is an increased demand and employers are looking to fill vacancies in a variety of roles. We will help you gain the skills and experience you need to fill these vacancies.

Hospitality & Catering

Whether you want to work in a restaurant kitchen, front-of-house or progress to managing a hotel of your own, hospitality and catering courses can open up lots of opportunities for you. You could gain the skills and qualifications you need to start your career in the UK or abroad, or progress to university.

Learning for Life and Work

These courses can help you develop skills for an independent life, whether that is in the home, or learning skills you need to enter the workplace. You will develop personal, social and emotional skills which will help promote independence in daily life and in the workplace.

Media and Games

Why not study something you love whilst gaining valuable skills and qualifications that employers in the industry are looking for? Studying Media and Games offers you the opportunity to pursue a number of exciting careers, including games development, digital media, journalism, film, photography and TV production, or even setting up as a multimedia freelancer.

Motor Vehicle

The motor vehicle industries offer many employment opportunities for the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles in an industry that employs around 800,000 people. With cars becoming ever more complex and sophisticated, there is an increasing need for highly-trained technicians who have the skills to service and repair these vehicles.

Performing Arts, Music, and Technical Theatre

Performing Arts in the UK is a thriving industry which offers a vast range of employment opportunities. Many exciting careers can stem from a Performing Arts qualification, whether it’s in the theatre, music or entertainment industries.

Sport

If you have a passion and enthusiasm for fitness and health, enjoy an active lifestyle and competition, then our Sport courses may just be right for you. Opportunities in this area are varied and we can help you to step into a sports career or training for a specific profession. Whichever route you choose, our range of courses is sure to have one that will suit you.

Travel and Tourism

Do you like to experience different cultures, enjoy planning holidays and events, have a passion for high-quality customer service and want to help people make the most of their travels? Then our suite of travel and tourism programmes may lead you to an exciting career path where you could travel the world and meet new people. Our courses prepare you for jobs in a variety of settings which include the airline industry, travel and tourism companies, hotels, cruise ships and tourist boards.

Uniformed Protective Services

Are you driven to help others, especially in times of crisis? Do you like to be active and enjoy following clear rules as part of a tight-knit team? Do you take pride in public service and want to play your part in solving problems which help communities and individuals to be safe? If so, a rewarding career in the uniformed protective services may be the role for you.

Visual Arts

The creative industries are worth billions of pounds every year and by choosing one of these courses you can take a step towards employment in any sector including art, design, graphics, photography, film and media. You could start your career as an Artist, Graphic, Fashion or Product Designer or Photographer.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are designed by employers to reflect the current market and industry needs. They offer a structured programme which provides your Apprentice with the skills needed to do the job well. They will work towards their Apprenticeship qualification by studying technical skills and carrying out practical assessments.

As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Anyone over 16 and not in full-time education can apply.

Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level, the Apprentices’ ability and the industry sector. Apprentices are paid minimum wage however many apprentices earn significantly more.

If this sounds interesting to you, click here to find a list of current vacancies.

Higher Education

BA (Hons) Art and Design

This course gives you an introduction to a broad range of Art, Design and Media disciplines and to gradually develop an area of specialism in your chosen field of practice. You will be supported to develop a professional portfolio of work and the knowledge and expertise that will demonstrate your abilities and match your aspirations for employment or further study.

BA (Hons) Business Management

This course is designed for learners wishing to top up their HND Business or equivalent qualification to a full Business Management degree. The course is suitable for students who want to embark on a professional career in business and management. It will help you develop analysis and evaluation skills which can be applied to real-world situations. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the various functional areas of business. You will also be equipped with the skills required to be successful in business, such as entrepreneurship, digital literacy, collaborative working and communication skills.

BA (Hons) Degree Education, Childhood & Youth

Creating a better future for the next generation is important for our society and is something you can be part of by choosing one of the many professions that educate children and young people and support with their social and psychological needs. If you are passionate about working with children and young people, then this course will develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to develop a particular area of interest. You will explore important areas of educational practice through taught sessions and practical work experience, and explore areas such as health, sociology, psychology, criminology and social care. You will also examine the impact of wider environmental factors, such as poverty and the role of the family, and the effect these have on the development of children and young people. The course will also take a broader view of the subject by improving your research skills and looking at international perspectives and how these compare to practices in the UK.

BA (Hons) Theatrical Theatre (Top-up degree)

The BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (Top Up) Degree is a franchised course from the University of Wolverhampton that provides a progression route for learners who have successfully completed a relevant Level 5 qualification. This unique Top-up Degree provides a setting where learners can develop, reflect and gain valuable business, technical and entrepreneurial skills to open up exciting career prospects. We focus the work around modules that set learners as the driving force behind projects, design and management. Our links with partners in industry mean everything we do is guided by our employers. Our learners gain professional opportunities whilst studying which encourages self-development, business and management skills to ensure success. The nature of the course and our emphasis on employability and networking means learners can be in employment in the industry whilst studying and are encouraged to take part in the diverse range of projects we offer that include working with a Director from industry, working with a theatre (one of our partner organisations), building technical skills through work with our leading partners around Advanced Technical Skills.

BA (Hons) Construction Management Top-Up Degree

The BSc (Hons) Top Up in Construction Management enables you to:

• improve your employability by offering practical experience of construction management
• study for a Degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to help you on your career progression.
• develop additional skills in terms of IT, team building, presentation skills, personal development and independent learning and problem solving.

BSc final year will include a final year Dissertation which develops research skills for the future of construction.

CertEd Education and Teaching

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Level 6) / Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education - Level 5) is a two year course that is undertaken by teachers, trainers and lecturers who are already working in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Learners with a degree qualification will follow the PgCE pathway, learners who do not have a degree will follow the CertEd pathway. The course is designed to meet the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards and has at its heart a model of Critical Reflective Practice that facilitates an ongoing professional dialogue between student, mentor and tutor.

HNC Business

The course is designed for those people in employment or on a level 4 apprenticeship programme who want to enhance their knowledge and skills of business and management and gain a higher education qualification. The course is also suitable for those people who have gained a level 3 qualification either an A level or BTEC National Diploma who are seeking employment in business and management career pathways. The course’s core units include Business and the Business Environment, marketing and management, and accounting. All units are assessed by continuous assessment through coursework assignments and projects.

HNC Computing

This course will allow you to develop a range of specialist technical skills, enabling you to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world. The programme will cover a broad range of computing topics that may be encountered in modern business. You will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small tuition groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff. By completing this course you will achieve an industry-recognised HNC, which will enhance your career prospects and your employability. During the course you may also have the opportunity to gain additional professional IT qualifications with further study.

HNC Creative Media Production (Games Development)

If you want a career working in the exciting world of Games Development this course will help you on your way. Combining key knowledge modules with a range of practical projects, you will gain extensive hands-on experience and create an impressive portfolio to help secure your dream job or university top-up place. This course will help you develop a range of skills including teamwork, leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making and all within a Creative Media context.

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The course aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and is designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, the course gives you an experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for employment, progression within employment or further study. Mandatory units include: -Mechanical Principles -Electrical and Electronic Principles -Engineering Design -Engineering Maths -Engineering Science -Managing a Professional Engineering Project -Electrical and Electronic Principles Plus optional units from the following: -Production Engineering for Manufacture -Mechanical Principles -Quality and Process Improvement

HNC General (Full-time or Part-time)

Mandatory units include:
-Engineering Design
-Engineering Maths
-Engineering Science
-Managing an Engineering Project

HNC International Travel and Tourism Management

This Higher National Certificate (HNC) aims to equip an individual with knowledge and understanding and skills for success in a range of positions in travel and tourism management. You will develop skills in leadership and management, marketing, sustainable tourism, customer service as well as carrying out a research project.

HNC Manufacturing Engineering

The course aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and is designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, the course gives you an experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for employment, progression within employment or further study. Mandatory units include: -Engineering Design -Engineering Maths -Engineering Science -Managing a Professional Engineering Project -Production Engineering for Manufacture -Quality and Process Improvement Plus optional units from the following: -Mechanical Principles -Electrical and Electronic Principles

HNC Mechanical Engineering

The course aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, the course gives you experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for employment, progression within employment or further study. Mandatory units include: -Engineering Design -Engineering Maths -Engineering Science -Managing a Professional Engineering Project -Mechanical Principles -Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Plus optional units from the following: -Electrical and Electronic Principles -Production Engineering for Manufacture.

HNC Performing Arts Acting

Become part of their new and innovative production company as an actor, technician, designer and / or events manager. On their Performing Arts HNC you are part of a working production team creating, organising, performing and managing all manner of events and productions including Musicals, Fashion Shows, Verbatim Theatre, Pantomime and innovative work.

HNC Performing Arts Technical Theatre

Become part of their new and innovative production company as a technician, designer and / or events manager. On our HNC Performing Arts you are part of a working production team creating, organising, performing and managing all manner of events and productions including musicals, fashion shows, verbatim theatre, pantomime, dance shows and innovative work.

HNC Public Services

If you are considering a career Public Services, whether this is within Uniformed or Non-Uniformed Public Services e.g. Armed Forces, Emergency Services, The Home Office or even NATO or United Nations. This programme will enhance your teamwork and leadership skills and set you up with the confidence and personal development to attain your goals. This course will help you develop a range of skills including teamwork, leadership, communication, problem solving and decision making and all within a Public Service context.

HNC Sport

This programme is designed to provide you with the professional skills to plan, deliver, evaluate and improve activities and initiatives aimed at improving people’s fitness and health-related lifestyles. The programme is based on industry required knowledge and skills and will provide education and assessment that allow you to achieve required professional accreditation. This is a flexible employment-related course that is studied full-time over 1 year at Cheshire College. This programme includes: Level 2 Gym Based Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer and Exercise Referral.

HND Business

The course is designed for those people in employment or on a Level 5 Apprenticeship programme who want to enhance their knowledge and skills of business and management and gain a higher education qualification. The course is also suitable for those people who have already gained a level 4 qualification in Business and are seeking employment in business and management career pathways. (You should already hold a HNC in Business or related subject.)

HND Construction and the Built Environment

The HND in Construction and the Built Environment is a follow-on from the HNC programme and enables you to: • Improve your employability by offering practical experience of construction management • Study for a Degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to help you with your career progression • Develop additional skills in terms of IT, team building, presentation skills, personal development and independent learning and problem-solving Assessment types will be mixed throughout each academic year and delivery is based on the following topics: • BIM & Data Management • Employability, Leadership & Professional Development • Business & Economics • Construction Law, Procurement & Resources, Sustainable Construction & Regeneration Technologies • Conservation & Preservation.

HND Creative Media Production

HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering

HND International Travel and Tourism Management

The course aims to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a range of positions in travel and tourism management. You will develop skills in leadership and management, marketing, sustainable tourism, customer service as well as carrying out a research project. The course’s core units include The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry, Managing the Customer Experience, Professional Identity and Practice, The Travel and Tourism Business Toolkit, Leadership and Management for Service Industries (a Pearson-set research project).

HND Manufacturing Engineering

The course aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and is designed for learners who wish to pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, the course gives you an experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for employment, progression within employment or further study. Mandatory units include: • Engineering Design • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Production Engineering for Manufacture • Quality and Process Improvement Plus optional units from the following: • Mechanical Principles • Electrical and Electronic Principles. (You should already hold a HNC in a related subject. Consideration will also be made for mature learners with relevant work experience)

HND Mechanical Engineering

The course aimed at learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning. It provides a wide-ranging study of the engineering sector and is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in engineering. In addition to the skills, knowledge and techniques that underpin the study of the sector, the course gives you experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for employment, progression within employment or further study. Mandatory units include: • Engineering Design • Engineering Maths • Engineering Science • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Mechanical Principles • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Plus optional units from the following: • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Production Engineering for Manufacture.

HND Performing Arts Acting

Become part of our new and innovative production company as an actor, technician, designer and / or events manager. On our Performing Arts HND you are part of a working production team creating, organising, performing and managing all manner of events and productions including Musicals, Fashion Shows, Verbatim Theatre, Pantomime and innovative work.

HND Public Services

HND Sport

Theatrical Media Make-up

This course will develop your skills and knowledge to enable you to work in the Make-up industry or further progress to University and TV and Film. You should have a level 3 qualification in Make-up Artistry or Theatrical Media Make-up and be highly motivated, passionate and possess a strong work ethic to work in this fast paced industry. You will need to be prepared to allocate at least 1 day per week of self study to enable you to complete assignments and practice techniques at home.

Fees: Fees vary by course, but Cheshire College also provides Financial Support for Learners aged 16-18

as well as Financial Support for Learners that are 19+.

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