Solihull College

BRIGHTEN YOUR FUTURE Your handy guide to part-time study

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Introduction Building academic success Don’t worry about fees New experiences Investing in you

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Animal Care Art & Design Business Computing Early Years Engineering Hair & Beauty Sport Teacher Training

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Animal Care

HND/C ANIMAL MANAGEMENT This course provides an educational foundation for a range of careers in the management and welfare of animals, divided over practical assignments and some classroom based studies.

COURSE DURATION: 2 yrs (HNC) or 3 yrs (HND) CAMPUS: Blossomfield VALIDATED BY: EDEXCEL BTEC UCAS CODE: 023D (HND) ENTRY CRITERIA

THE FUTURE

Students should have either a National Diploma/Certificate in Animal Management or an A Level in Biology or Chemistry. Applications are also welcome from adult returners who have relevant work experience.

Students who complete this course of study can progress to degree level courses in design.

On successful completion, all students are offered a place on the HND Graphic Design course here at Solihull College.

APPLICATIONS

Applications are made directly to Solihull College

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Animal Care

Ian Clapham HND in Animal Management “A friend recommended the animal management courses at Solihull College so I applied. I really love the practical, hands-on approach to the course.�

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Award winning artist Josie McCoy, one of London’s most revered exhibitors, graduated from Solihull College.

ART & DESIGN

Our courses in Art and Design are developed to allow creative instinct and natural talent to flourish and grow through expression.

Art & Design

ACCESS TO VISUAL STUDIES Without any formal qualification in design, this course provides “back-to-basics” training using industry standard software, and offers a clear route to degree courses.

COURSE DURATION: 1 yr CAMPUS: Blossomfield VALIDATED BY: NCFE UCAS CODE: N/A ENTRY CRITERIA

THE FUTURE

You should be over 19 years of age.

No formal qualifications are necessary, but you must show an interest in art and design through a portfolio of work. All applications are subject to a successful college interview.

Students who complete this course of study can progress to degree level courses in design.

APPLICATIONS

On successful completion, all students are offered a place on the HND Graphic Design course here at Solihull College.

Applications are made directly to Solihull College

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Art & Design

Joni Audas Access to Visual Studies “The course prepared me for higher education in graphic design. The facilities are excellent.

They have industrystandard software, a Mac computer lab, and the tutors are always around to help.�

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Art & Design

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