2019/20 EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE HASTINGS CAMPUS GUIDE
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Moving you in the right direction!
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The merger of Sussex Coast College
Hastings and Sussex Downs College
has formed East Sussex College. One of our key priorities is to increase the range of quality courses and opportunities for young people across Sussex.
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Did you know? You can study A-Levels, Diplomas, Apprenticeships, and Degrees with us.
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We are East Sussex College Hastings
We’re passionate about helping you grow into the person who you want to be.
Our campuses are mature learning environments, that will give you the freedom to make your own choices, just like you will have at University or in the workplace.
Our teachers will not only pass on their knowledge to you, but will be by your side to give you advice and guidance, and make sure that you achieve your goals, the grades, and the career you deserve.
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A-Levels Art & Design Automotive Business Care Computing Construction Engineering Hair & Beauty Hospitality & Catering Music Public Services Sport & Fitness Supported Education Travel & Tourism
Student Satisfaction Enrichment Activities Hastings Getting to College Learning Support Personal Support Financial Support Work Experience After College University Apprenticeship
Want to find out more about our courses? Pick up a course guide which has all the courses we offer across our three campuses. Hastings offers the following courses: (If you want to find out more, turn to the course guide and flick through until you arrive at the page referenced for that course. Remember, you can only study at one campus, so make sure you select the right courses) A-LEVEL
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Course Guide Page
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Philosophy
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Inclusive Pathways
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Supported Education
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Personalised Provision
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ART & DESIGN Art & Design Games Art & Animation Art & Design Foundation
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CARE Health, Child & Social Care Combined Health & Social Care Children and Young People’s Workforce Early Years Education and Care Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Health and Social Care (Certificate) Health and Social Care (Diploma)
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CONSTRUCTION Construction Skills Bricklaying Carpentry & Joinery Painting & Decorating Plumbing & Electrical Installation Plumbing Studies Construction & the Built Environment Maintenance Operations Bench Joinery Site Carpentry Electrical Installation
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HAIR & BEAUTY Hair & Beauty Foundation Hairdressing Beauty Therapy Barbering Hair & Make-up Artistry Spa Therapy
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MOTOR VEHICLE Skills in Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Maintenance Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
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Sport Football Academy with Hastings United Netball Academy Rugby Academy Sports Massage Therapy Personal Training Outdoor Adventurous Education
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Course Guide Page
Pick up our 2019/20 Course Guide to read more about our courses
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The courses we offer
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1| Welcome
4| Principal
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East Sussex College Hastings is a place where you can be the best that you can be. College will be a very memorable and important part of your life. It will be a place where you meet lifelong friends and hopefully discover and decide on what you want to do in the future, whether you want to go to university, start an apprenticeship, or launch yourself into your career. We have hundreds of courses for you to choose from, based within amazing facilities, taught by the finest tutors around. So, if you choose to join us, this will be the start of a very special educational journey.
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We’ll make sure that we support you every step of the way, giving you advice and guidance about college, giving you opportunities to discover universities, and giving you the chance to take part in meaningful work experience locally or abroad.
So whatever you want to do, we’re sure to have something for you.
Jim Sharpe Principal
Our students constantly tell us how friendly, supportive and welcoming we are and how they appreciate being treated like adults and respected as individuals. During our last inspection in December 2017, Educational watchdog Ofsted graded us ‘Good’ in every aspect of what we do. Since then we’ve continued to go from strength to strength.
Student built house in the courtyard
Engineering and welding suite
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Recording studio
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Our multi-million pound campuses are home to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment To m best ake sure t educ ationhat you ge t possi ble! the State-ofthe-art gym
Real-life working environments
Great transport links
Full access to Horntye sports centre
Priory Meadow 2 mins walk
5 mins walk to the beach
Subway Coffee shop
Learning Resource Centre Snap-On tools
Fully functioning garage
Automotive Training Centre
Station Plaza Campus
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Why should you study in Hastings?
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Our campuses were built with you in mind Our multi-million pound campuses are home to state-of-the-art facilities to make sure you get the best education possible. Our workshops are kitted out with industry standard tools and mirror working environments. Our Hair and Beauty salons attract paying customers for you to show off your skills. Our professional training kitchens and restaurant allow you to express your culinary skills as you serve paying customers. Our unique facilities don’t stop there either, we even have a Fuselage for you to demonstrate your flight procedures and cabin crew skills! Our classrooms are bright and spacious, with all the equipment and resources you need for the perfect learning experience... Plus, magnificent views of Hastings. We continually invest in our campuses to help you with your studies and create a mature learning environment. Our College is a place where you and your friends will gain a rewarding experience to help you to progress onto the next step of your journey.
It’s so easy to get to College!
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Our Additional Learning Support is fantastic! We offer outstanding additional support for our students and have been awarded the BDA quality mark for dyslexia. We have been recognised for our commitment and continual support of young people with dyslexia and our approach to learning that embraces diversity. Our specialist team can also support you with: •
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Our professionally trained team will work with you to help remove barriers that prevent you from learning. Come and talk to us about any learning needs you may have.
All of our campuses are on transport routes. Our Automotive Centre is on a bus route and our Ore Valley and Station Plaza campuses are both on bus routes and next to train stations.
Brilliant work experience opportunities!
Location, location, location!
Work experience is a vital part of your time at college.
Our Station Plaza Campus is in the heart of Hastings! Hastings Town Centre is also a short train journey from Ore Valley and a short bus ride from our Automotive Centre. During your spare periods and lunchtime, you have the opportunity to do a bit of shopping, grab lunch, or visit the beach - the possibilities are endless!
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Not only will you gain new skills and experience of the working environment, it will also help to give you an edge when applying to jobs. Our specialist team will encourage you to gain at least one work placement during your time with us. Last year, 96% of our students successfully completed at least one work placement and found it a valuable experience. Some of our students were even offered a job (full-time and part-time) at the end of their placement.
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A variety of courses, means a variety of students
Progression, progression, progression!
We offer so many different types of courses for you to choose from depending on you ambitions and GCSE grades. You could study:
We hold regular one-to-one meetings and tutorials with all of our students to talk about their next steps, and discuss a plan on how they’re going to get there.
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We have a great track record of getting our students into university and employment, but we also offer the chance of internal progression on to other college courses, degrees and Apprenticeships!
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You could even progress onto a Degree or Apprenticeship with us!
With such a large range of specialist courses, students from across the county want to study with us. This vibrant mix of people means that you’ll be sure to meet lots of great new friends and learn so much from one another. So whether you’re academically focused or like practical learning, you will feel right at home at East Sussex College Hastings.
Our courses are endorsed by local companies
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University Centre Hastings Officially opened in September 2017, we offer a range of degree courses taught by university lectures at our Station Plaza and Ore Valley campuses. Boasting brand new facilities and equipment, the University Centre Hastings offers local students fantastic opportunities. Higher Apprenticeships Apprenticeships have changed! With larger businesses investing in Apprentices you can now choose to study an Apprenticeship in almost any industry, gaining the equivalent of a Degree or Master’s Level qualification.
We’re very proud of the fantastic relationships we have with local companies. We work closely with lots of different organisations, across a variety of industries, to help us provide the right mix of education for the workforce of the future. Our students have been given the opportunity to gain work experience, employment or even become an Apprentice.
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STATION PLAZA
Right in the middle of Hastings town centre is our main campus, Station Plaza.
WHY STUDY AT STATION PLAZA? We have a Bus and Train station as our neighbour! This is where all buses and trains stop from Eastbourne, Rye, Bexhill, Hastings and further away. Then it is roughly 60 steps to our front door! You can see the beach and Priory Meadow, Hastings’ shopping centre, from our windows. (Station Plaza has a great view!) This is where you can spend your free periods shopping in Primark or H&M or just enjoying the sun and having lunch with your friends (when you are not studying of course!) Station Plaza is a modern building with bright, airy classrooms and facilities designed to mirror real life working environments, including training kitchens and salons. The Campus has a Subway, Coast Coffee and gym on-site as well as a large Learning Resource Centre to help with your studies.
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You could study here: A-LEVELS Fine Art, Graphic Design, Media Studies, Photography, Business, Economics, Geography, History, Law, English Language, English Literature, French, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and Sociology. DIPLOMAS Art and Design, Animation, Business, Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Make-up, Spa Therapy, Health Care, Social Care, Child Care, Catering, Hospitality, Sport, Football Academy, Personal Training, Sports Massage, Air Cabin Crew, Travel and Tourism, and Public Services. SPECIALIST COURSES Supported Learning and Personalised Provision.
FIND US Address: Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA (right next to Hastings train station)
Phone Number: 030 300 39699 Hastings train station is next door to our Station Plaza Campus - 10 second walk!
Modern, Bright & Airy
Hastings bus station is next door to our Station Plaza campus with regular buses coming from all over the Bexhill, Hastings and Rother area throughout the day.
There is no on-site parking at Station Plaza but there are plenty of pay-anddisplay areas on nearby streets, in Priory Meadow and at the train station.
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ORE VALLEY 3 min walk to the train and on a main bus route.
Less than a mile from our Station Plaza Campus, Ore Valley Campus is one stop on the train from Hastings town centre.
WHY STUDY AT ORE VALLEY? Our Ore Valley Campus has been specifically built so you can learn what you need to know for your trade. It is home to 7,000 square metres of realistic working environments, workshops and ‘live build’ areas. Within the College grounds, students construct, wire, plumb, fitout and decorate a full-sized house. Ore Valley is also home to our 3D printing equipment, engineering workshops, music recording studio, computing suites, Learning Resource Centre, Coast Kitchen and coffee shop.
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Relaxed, Focused & Hands-on
You could study here: DIPLOMAS Computing, Virtual Reality, Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting & Decorating and Plumbing), Engineering, Music SPECIALIST COURSES Inclusive Pathways and Prince’s Trust Team Programme APPRENTICESHIPS We offer a large range of Apprenticeships, at different levels suitable for you
FIND US Address: Parker Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3TT Phone Number: 030 300 39699
Ore train station is only a two minute walk from our Ore Valley Campus.
There is a bus stop directly outside our Ore Valley campus on Parker Road.
There is a free car park at Ore Valley for students to use.
We have a bike shelter around the back of the campus where you can lock your bikes and mopeds during the day.
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Open Evening Dates
1| Welcome
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AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTRE Get here by bus or car. There is also free parking.
The Automotive Training Centre offers hands-on training and qualifications in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair. Supported by Snap-On Tools, the centre has all the latest equipment needed for you to train in the industry, by working in a realistic working environment. Located on the Northridge Industrial Estate, it has IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) accreditation and approval to deliver various levels of Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair programmes and Apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3.
You could study here: DIPLOMAS Automotive APPRENTICESHIPS Automotive Apprenticeships Level 2 and 3.
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WHY STUDY AT THE AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING CENTRE? Up-to-date diagnostic equipment Snap-on-tools Industry car bays Industry professional tutors
Friendly, Laid Back & Professional FIND US Address: Units 17 & 18, Ivy House Lane, Hastings, TN35 4PP Phone Number: 030 300 39699
There are multiple bus stops along The Ridge, which are within walking distance to our Training Centre.
Free car parking is available on-site throughout the year.
There are bike racks available for you lock your bikes and mopeds on site during the day.
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I’ve really enjoyed college. It was really important to me that I was able to find the right balance of having the freedom to study what I want, and how I want to, but also have the tutors pushing you to do the best you can and the direction I want to go – and I think I’ve found the perfect balance here. A-Level Student
Watch Olly’s
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Pick up our course guide and turn to page 12 to view our courses
Our Sixth Form offers you the chance to study 3 out of 19 elite A-Level subjects, to suit your chosen pathway to University. We will help you with your UCAS application to your chosen degree course. We offer you the choice from 3 pathways: Art, Design & Media
(Fine Art, Graphic Design, Media Studies, Photography)
Humanities
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Science, Maths & Language
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, French)
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Our students go on to study at Russell Group Universities, and specialist institutions. Before deciding on your A-Level subjects do your university research! Some degree courses require certain A-Levels to get on the course.
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Our third floor is home to our sixth form. Our A-Level classrooms and laboratories are bright, spacious and resourced with equipment to maximise your learning. They also have amazing aerial views of Hastings.
Do you know you want to study A-Levels but you are still unsure about what career path you want to follow? Facilitating subjects will help you keep your options open when choosing a degree - ask us for more information. video here
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Meet Emily The A-Level photography course has really helped me to learn about film, the dark room and other chemicals to create images, which I really enjoy over digital techniques. I think this is a great college and the tutors are lovely! A-Level Student
If you want to achieve and get to University, we can help you! If you are dedicated, work hard, and listen to your tutors you will get there easily! 15
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We will guide you to find your own creative style, by experimenting with different mediums, building a portfolio to get you to university or into the world of work.
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Meet Aimee
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You could go on to work as a Fine Artist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Animator, Illustrator, Fashion Designer, Games Designer, Gallery Curator, Set Designer, Web Designer, Jewellery Designer, Architect, Interior designer... you have so many options!
We offer you the chance to study diplomas, from Level 1 to 3, and then you could progress on to a degree with us at the University Centre Hastings. Our Art and Design Foundation has a great reputation for getting our students in to top universities, such as Goldsmiths, Central Saint Martins, Slade School of Art and Ruskin.
The college facilities and the equipment was one of the major reasons I chose to come here. The studio is great and it is really useful to have our own space. We can treat it just like our own. It became like a home. We’re free to use all the facilities, and there is always a technician to help if we need a hand with anything. I’ve got into Goldsmiths and plan to go there next year - I’m so excited! Art Foundation Student
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Meet Paul
This college is brilliant and has really helped me to find my way with art. The teaching, the facilities, and other students are top notch – I’ve never experienced such high quality before. Next year I’ll be studying Fashion Art Direction in Manchester. Art Foundation Student
Our 4th floor is equipped with a range of specialist equipment to develop skills in textiles, ceramics, printing, woodwork, glass, metal and digital creative media. You will use mediums that you have never tried out at school and develop new techniques.
We want to help you work in the creative industry. If you work hard, listen to your tutors and take all the opportunities we will give you, you will grow into a young artist or designer. 17
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We will teach you the skills to work in the automotive industry and how to become a mechanic, MOT tester, vehicle systems engineer, operations manager and car sales.
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The automotive training centre is a very professional, well-prepared working environment that looks just like a real-life mechanics garage. It is friendly, laid back, but professional, and also very clean and well stocked with all the tools we need. The tutors are very friendly and knowledgeable about their subject and all have lots of experience in the industry. Level 3 Automotive Student
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Our Automotive Training Centre is designed to mirror a real life working environment, and is fitted with professional industry standard car bays, digital diagnostic equipment, and a full range of Snap-on-tools, helping you to train for the industry.
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You can study Level 1 to 3 diplomas and a range of Apprenticeships at our Automotive Centre. After finishing your course you can progress on to higher education or in to employment.
You will learn about the automotive industry, such as the roles and responsibilities in this industry, how light vehicles work, the electrical systems used, maintenance of engines, electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification, and cosmetic body work repair and replacement.
We want you to get the best out of your time with us. So our top tips are to attend every lesson, listen to your tutors and take advantage of all the opportunities we will give you. 19
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You will get to go on course related trips such as the Harry Potter Experience, visit to the AMEX Stadium, Bank of England, i360 Brighton, and Disney Land Paris Conference to talk to business marketing, finance and events teams. You will also have the chance to go to Seville, Barcelona or Venice.
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Learn more about the business world and prepare for a career in finance, marketing, human resources, customer service, sales, or running your own business.
Our business and enterprise suite at our Station Plaza campus includes computers and collaborative spaces for group projects and self-study.
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We offer you the chance to study Level 2 and 3 diplomas as well as a range of Apprenticeships. You have the chance to go on business trips as well as take part in work experience locally and in Seville.
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Meet Loy
We work closely with local businesses, such as Santander and Hastings Direct, allowing students to work alongside their employees, learning first
Pick up our course guide and turn to page 64 to view our courses.
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hand how departments in businesses work. Our students also go on to work for these companies during or after their studies, or go to university or take on an Apprenticeship.
There is a really good support system here. I feel really comfortable talking to my tutors about any problems I have. You’re given much more independence at college. The teachers encourage you to learn and work at your own pace, but also encourage you to meet deadlines. There are lots of areas of business that we’re able to specialise in, meaning we could choose to focus on these and work towards making a career in that industry. Level 3 Business Student
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Lots of our Health, Child and Social Care students take part in work placements during their course and go on to university to further their knowledge.
Meet Jess
Watch Jess’
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Our tutor, Jake, he’s really funny. He’s such a good teacher. I’ve always been interested in health and my ambition is to go to university and become a midwife. So far on the course we have been through all the systems; the respiratory, skeletal, circulatory system, digestive system, muscular and nervous system. And we’re now doing therapy and learning how to provide care for people. Level 2 Health and Social Care
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Meet Jake
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The thing I like most about teaching is the light bulb moments. I like the realisation that my students get when they walk out of the classroom knowing something they had no idea about an hour and a half ago. When you overhear them telling their friends that your lesson was really really interesting, that’s a really nice moments for me.
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Meet Michael
The tutors are great. You get a lot of respect from them, which in return means that you respect them too. They are always available to help you when you need it! I decided to study here as I would be able to achieve the qualifications I need for my future career as a carer. Level 2 Health and Social Care Student
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Our diplomas are great for those who want to work in the computing industry as a programmer, app or website developer, software or network engineer, games creation and design or systems support.
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We offer you the chance to study Level 1-3 diplomas and also degree courses with us.
Our students progress on to degree courses with us or at other universities nationally and study computer science, networks security management and games development.
Watch Luke’s
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Meet Luke
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I’m going to Southampton University to study Computer Science. I have learnt so much on this course including web design, data base coding, e-commerce and game creation. The facilities and teachers here are great! My tutors guide me, showing me how to improve my work as well as passing on their knowledge. We are encouraged to have an opinion and think for ourselves through debates about new and old technology, gaming, the internet and everything else about IT. Level 3 IT Student
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Our Computing Suite calls our Ore Valley Campus home. We have a range of the latest software and hardware to help you develop your computing skills, including VR!
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We have great connections with the local creative technology industry and invite guest speakers in to talk to our students, passing on their knowledge about how the industry works.
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Meet Kyle
Our tutors are industry professionals and want to help you succeed to university or into the world of work, and you will succeed, if you work hard and stay dedicated.
The college has definitely helped me to prepare for university. Tutors have come into to college to talk to us about it, we’ve had people from UCAS help us with our personal statements and then our main tutors are also able to help us neaten them up before we send them off with our applications. I’m planning to go to Staffordshire University where I’ll be studying networks security management, which will be a four year course with a year of industry built in it. Afterwards I’ll be able to advance into that industry of work, hopefully working for Cisco or Amazon webservers. Level 3 IT Student
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We offer you the opportunity to learn the skills to become a Bricklayer, Painter & Decorator, Electrician, Carpenter or Plumber.
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Meet Kody
I chose the Foundation Construction Skills course because I wanted to get an idea of what each area was like, then I can focus on one in particular and hopefully build a career in it. The teachers are really friendly and they’re really easy to get on with. They know a lot about their subject too, and pass on really good tips from where they’ve had years of experience in the industry. They also push you and stretch your learning so we are not just settling down with the easy stuff - it’s a nice challenge.
real-life workshops, so you can learn your trade in an environment similar to the one you will work in once you have finished college. We also have our workshops equipped with industry standard tools so you can learn your trade.
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Meet Ellis
This course is really hands on and that’s what I enjoy. My tutor is really great, he makes you use your mind and figure things out. I’ve already been offered some work in Canada so I’ll be moving out there in the next few years. Level 2 Carpentry Student
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We offer you two routes to help you become qualified Diplomas or/and Apprenticeships. Our tutors will advise you of the best route for what your ambitions are.
Meet Ashleigh
Local businesses such as Booker & Best and Timber Frame endorse our courses. We work together to provide our students with work experience, apprenticeships and employment.
Ore Valley is perfectly set up for students who want to learn the construction trade, it has everything you need! The workshops are big enough for you to work comfortably and there are always plenty of tools to use. I’m up with the high flyers in the class, my grades are really good, which proves being a girl is not a disadvantage in this industry. Level 2 Plumbing Student
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Our engineering courses provide you with industry recognised qualifications ready for further study at University, to develop your skills as an apprentice, or ready for the world of work.
Engineering is a broad industry, and our courses will help you get qualifications to work
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as an environmental, nuclear, aeronautical, electrical, or mechanical engineer. For some jobs you’ll need practical skills and creativity and in others you’ll need to be good at maths and science. An interest in how things work and problem solving skills will also help if you want to design, test and build tomorrow’s technology.
Meet Angos
The thing I enjoy most, apart from the tutors – they’re the best - I think that would be the machining, it’s so fun! When you first learn the skills, it’s quite nerve-wracking. But once you’ve practised and done it a few times, you can create some really great pieces and you really feel a sense of pride in what you’re doing. Level 2 Engineering Student
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Meet Lilly
I work at Torr Scientific, a local engineering company, as a scientific glassblower, which is quite unusual, but really cool. Recently, I have taken on more responsibility and been able to teach one of the new trainees some of the skills I have learnt. I have enjoyed the past year at work and college. A typical college day is usually in the workshop doing practical tasks on the machines, whether that is turning, milling, welding or fabricating various tools to specification of engineers’ drawings. Engineering Apprentice
We work closely with the local industry, ensuring that our courses cover everything the industry expects from its employees. Hastings is a hotbed for engineering, especially vacuum and photonics technology. This partnership keeps our courses industry relevant great for student progression to university or as an apprentice.
Ore Valley is home to our engineering workshops with industry standard machinery and welding bays, as well as classrooms for theoretical study and computer aided-design.
Our tutors have worked in the industry and will be there throughout your studies to pass on their knowledge and push you to work hard and succeed.
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Here you can learn the skills to become a Hair Dresser, Make-up Artist, Beauty Therapist, Holistic Therapist or a Barber!
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You could go on to work around the world on cruise ships, in salons, or on film sets, and even have your own instagram account showing off your talent - the options are endless!
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The college is brilliant, hairdressing is brilliant too – all of the tutors are so supportive, great at teaching us the different techniques on how to do things and it’s just amazing, everyone around college is so friendly and helpful, if you need anything they’re always there for you – I love it.
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We offer you the chance to study diplomas, from Level 1 to 4, where we will teach you in wella endorsed salons that mirror real-life working environments. Here you will perfect your skills on paying customers and meet talented industry professionals.
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I have been teaching for 7 and a half years and before teaching I was a hairdresser. I have been in the industry for 20 years and come from a hairdressing family. I love doing colouring, hair-ups and wedding hair. The best thing about teaching is the students. No day is the same. They make me laugh! We really do care about our students. Hairdressing Tutor
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You will progress with us, learning new skills at each level until you are fully qualified. After you are qualified you will have a chance to increase your skillset further on 1 or 2 day professional courses, such as Gel Nail Extensions or Lash lifting!
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My goal is to work in the make-up industry. The college has great facilities and really nice and helpful teachers who are easy to get on with. This course has built my confidence in speaking to new people, such as clients, and getting conversations going. I am also doing some of the extra courses on offer, like gel nail extensions and spray tanning, to boost my qualifications and skills. Level 2 Beauty Therapy student.
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Our aim is to help you get where you want to be. All you need to do is work hard, listen to your tutor and take all the opportunities we will give you.
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We offer you the chance to learn the hospitality & catering industry, by gaining industry recognised qualifications and valuable work experience. video here
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The teachers here are so passionate about their subject and it is really infectious. The theatre kitchen in the college restaurant is great – it’s open plan and the dinner guests can see you cooking. The dishes are then collected by the front of house students and it’s like a proper restaurant. My team and I created a dish that won the Masterchef competition in Brighton. I have experience working at a tapas bar in Seville, running my own station- it was amazing! Level 3 Kitchen & Larder Student
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Our student-run restaurant has a top five star rating on Trip Advisor. Students also have the chance to flambé and cook at the table. You will get to use industry standard commercial computer controlled rational ovens, vacuum packers and sous vide water baths, all used in quality kitchens.
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Meet Ben
Level 3 Kitchen & Larder Student
Station Plaza has large stateof-the-art training kitchens for you to learn and practise your skills. There is also a fine dining restaurant where you can practise your cooking, serving or customer service skills with real paying customers. This is great work experience for your CV!
There are lots of opportunities throughout the year for you to see the industry in practice. We visit food markets, live cooking shows as well as taking part in cooking competitions. We also have industry experts come in to talk to our students. Last year we had Martin Chiffers use our kitchens to demonstrate his techniques in chocolate for over 8 hours!
We will help you succeed to further study, apprenticeships or the world of work. We will push you to develop skills that you will be proud of and become confident in your ability. Our students go on to work around the world as well as locally.
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I’ve been to Seville, France and Jersey for work experience, working as a chef in different restaurants – this looks great on my CV and I have learnt so much! The tutors here are totally amazing, so knowledgeable, and fun to be with. I love to make people happy and hope one day to work in a Michelin star restaurant to learn more.
Our tutors are industry trained subject specialists who make sure all lessons are strongly linked to current trends in the industry. We offer you the opportunity to work in Seville or Normandy for 4 weeks to gain valuable work experience in a restaurant, food or service environment.
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These diplomas are great qualifications to have if you are a song writer, performer, production engineer or are thinking of moving into production management. This industry offers you a broad range for careers including becoming a music producer, live performer, a sound designer, events manager, a singer, a label marketing manager, teaching, composing, working with film, TV, documentaries, radio or computer games or composing music for adverts.
Meet Beth
Ore Valley has a recording studio
and a state-of-theart music suite with industry standard recording software and equipment to develop your talent.
The tutors are really helpful but the best bit is you can be yourself. When studying here, the best advice I can give is not to procrastinate or stress about the work as the tutors are always available to help These music courses are the top ones offered in East Sussex. Level 3 Music Student
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Meet Rhiannon
Whether you want to make music or want to learn the theory side of it, you make friends along the way here. The tutors are absolutely brilliant, Malcolm’s lectures are so good, you learn so much. Last year I had the chance to be the voice of the college radio advert for Heart FM. I travelled down to Brighton to their studio and it was a great experience. I love music but my ambition is to become a music journalist. Watch Rhiannon’s
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These courses offer you the chance for a varied and challenging
career, and are a fantastic way to progress to university, in to an apprenticeship or the world of work. You will learn a range of transferable skills such as organisation, critical thinking, marketing and promotion.
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We will teach you the technical and performance aspects of the music industry. You will perform your own music, record it in our sound studio, and use editing software to create your own individual sound. We will teach you how to compose music, sequencing, remixing and post-production. We will also teach you how to market and promote yourself to help you stand out in the industry.
Our tutors will guide you through what you need to know to work in this industry. If you stay dedicated, work hard and listen to your tutors you will have every chance in succeeding and progressing to university.
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Our Public Service qualifications will introduce you to what it would be like working in roles within the police or army.
Meet Biba
I have always wanted to go into the police but when my tutors suggested University, I thought, why not! Now I am going to be studying Policing and Criminology at Birmingham City University and hope to go into the police after. We get involved with events from Armed Forces Day to Remembrance Day. You do have to be prepared to be disciplined, but the tutors are the best tutors I have ever met and I couldn’t pick my favourite if I tried. The best bit is we get to play paintball with the tutors and shoot them at the end of term!
You will have the opportunity to go on trips, including summer camp at the beginning of term, outdoor adventure trip to Snowdon, a cultural trip to Poland and you could go to Seville to take part in work experience.
Station Plaza has an on-site gym and classrooms dedicated to Public Services. You will also have full access to Horntye Sports Park for practical lessons. Our tutors are industry professionals and have experience working in the army and in security.
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You will work closely with the sports team to help you train and set a fitness programme in the gym and pass your fitness test for your chosen service. You will wear a uniform to ensure high standards and instil discipline. There are also lots of opportunities to take part in parades and drills.
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These courses will not only prepare you physically for the public services, and about the different sectors, but you will also learn about mental health, criminology, law, sociology, politics and outdoor education. Many of our student go on to university or work in the industry.
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Meet Kiron
The most important part of this course is the physical fitness. Since joining I have lost 2.5 stone and have improved my cardiovascular fitness tenfold. This has given me an edge over some of the other students. The second important thing is discipline. This is vitally important, especially when you are a public body. I have applied to work for the Ministry of Defence Police. The section I have applied for is Operational Support Unit (OSU), and within 12 months I want to have started the 17-week training course. Level 3 Public Services Student
Our tutors are passionate about their subject and want you to succeed. They will treat you like an adult and guide you in your decisions making sure you push yourself to be your best. tutors video Meet the
Our students learn so much by talking to people who already work in the industry. We arrange visits and lectures with the public service industry, such as the Hastings Armed Forces Veterans, East Sussex Fire Service, Police, Ambulance Service, the RNLI and the Anglesea Adventure in Wales.
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Our sport diplomas will teach you the skills you need to succeed in this industry as well as how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness.
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We have a football academy course where you will gain qualifications in football, coaching and refereeing. You also could play for Hastings United and be scouted. You will go on trips to Wembley to watch games. You will also play in the National Youth Alliance League. 3 of our students have had trials at professional football clubs including Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
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The football academy is a dedicated programme that gives you the opportunity to study a BTEC in Sport and train and play football every week. The college is in partnership with Hastings United Football Club, so if you are at a good standard then there is the potential to play for the men’s first team. The training and the environment is very professional. I don’t know many other college academies that get to train with the first team manager, and he’s all about bringing through younger players and giving them a chance, so that’s really good too. Level 3 Football Academy Student
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Based at Station Plaza we have a state-of-the-art fitness suite with fitLinxx equipment. We also have full access to Horntye Sports Park for practical lessons. We even have access to University of Brighton Fitness Testing equipment.
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Meet George
I want to go to Uni. But after my A-levels I thought I’d just stay another year at college and make the most of the free education and top up my UCAS points doing something I love. Personal training is really good, you learn about anatomy and physiology, muscles bones, nervous system, nutrition, diets and train clients.
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Our tutors have worked in the industry and are highly qualified in their subjects. Our students go on to study sport-related disciplines at university across the country. Or they go on to work as personal trainers, physiotherapists, sport instructors, teachers and nutritionists.
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You will go on trips. Firstly you will go on summer camp at the beginning of term so you can get to know everyone. Later in the year you can go an outdoor adventure to Snowdon and take a cultural trip on a plane to Poland. You will also have the chance to take part in 4 weeks of work experience in Seville. Football academy students can also play football against Spanish teams.
If you are dedicated, work hard and listen to your tutors you will succeed in this industry. You will also learn transferable skills such as organisation, leadership, and customer service.
Meet Craig
I went to Brighton Uni to study Sport and Exercise Science. Once I graduated I wanted to become a teacher and help students, who like me, are not too sure what they want to do for their career. Along with my sport qualification, I also have a coaching qualifications, first aid, a teaching degree, and a personal training qualification. My advice to students that I interview – choose a course that you’re going to enjoy, one that you want to get out of bed for and go into college every day. Not what you think you should do, and hate it. Sport & Fitness Tutor/Course Leader
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We help all our students achieve and develop. We have a range of specialist equipment, environments and tutors who can support students with Autism, Dyslexia, deafness or hard of hearing, physical disabilities, learning difficulties, partially sighted or blindness.
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We will help you develop skills for everyday life and build your confidence through taking part in events and shows!
We have National Autistic Society Autism Accreditation. We are committed to understanding and raising the aspirations of individuals with Autism to achieve.
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You will also develop employability skills to take part in work experience. If you want to gain further qualifications we can guide and help you progress onto other mainstream courses.
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My course at College has really helped me to be more confident and independent. I have different subjects on my timetable so I can try different things, like creativity, and it has given me a chance to express myself!
We offer an integrated approach that includes both education and therapy, plus options to access personal care support.
Achieving this award demonstrates a positive commitment to meeting the needs of young people with dyslexia and on approach to learning that embraces diversity.
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Our facilities are fantastic - Resources include a safe haven, a chill out zone, a low arousal environment, sensory room and a creative arts and employability skills environment.
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Personalised Provision We offer bespoke study programmes for young people with additional learning needs for whom mainstream and foundation learning are not suitable. We will help you develop the skills you need for work including, money management, communication, managing anxiety, time keeping and understanding expectations.
We are recognised for doing more to improve our understanding of epilepsy and provide better support for our students.
Our team includes qualified teachers (includes those with Special Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disabilities) Specialist Support Staff, Speech and Language Therapist and Occupational Therapists. In addition, we have regular visits from physiotherapists and teachers of the deaf.
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We offer you the chance to gain industry respected qualifications that will help you start your career in the Travel & Tourism industry.
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Hey! Other than your course, what is the best thing about studying here? The college has great transport links! The station couldn’t be any closer My new friends! I’ve met loads of great people, all from different schools The tutors are great and are really good people to talk too! It’s great that the college is right next to town, so you can go off at lunch time I love the freedom! It’s like a stepping stone to university The support from tutors. They really want you to get the best grades you can I get so much help with my dyslexia - thank you My timetable allows me to get a part-time job I love all the trips we’ve been on Nobody is rude or horrible - just really friendly
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Get involved! It’s not just work, work, work! There are lots of activities and clubs that you can get involved with. Whether you want to practice your yoga or become part of the Student Union, you’ll be able to grow interests you never knew you had.
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UCAS Support Personal Statement Writing Interview Skills CV Writing Talks From Guest Lectures
College Events
College Newspaper
Societies
Debate Club
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Studying in
Hastings is a great town to study in. There are lots of things to do in your spare time.
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It’s great that the college is right next to town, so you can go off at lunch time.
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All of our campuses are on main transport routes. Our Automotive Centre is on a bus route and Ore Valley and Station Plaza have easy access to buses and are right next to train stations. So if you don’t live in Hastings, here’s an idea of how easy it is to get to our Station Plaza Campus: It will take Robertsbridge students from Robertsbridge Train: 25 mins Bus: 50 mins
Train: 22 mins (From Pevensey) Train: 30 mins (From Hampden Park)
It will take Claverham students from Battle
It will take Rye College students from Rye
It will take St. Richard’s students from Bexhill
It will take Bexhill Academy students from Bexhill
Train: 18 mins Bus: 25 mins
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The college has really good transport links. I get the train to college from Battle and the station couldn’t be any closer!
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It will take Uplands students from Wadhurst
It will take Willingdon students from Polegate
Train: 40 mins
Train: 45 mins
It will take Causeway, Eastbourne Academy & Ratton students from Hampden Park
It will take Cavendish students from Eastbourne
Train: 30 mins
It will take Hailsham students Train: 45 mins (from Polegate) Bus: 1 hour 15 mins (from Hailsham)
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Train: 30 mins Bus: 50 mins
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Our Additional Learning Support is fantastic! Our professionally trained team will work with you to help remove barriers that prevent you from learning: • Your transition to College • Autism • Dyslexia • Mental health and well-being • Deaf or hard of hearing • Physical disabilities • Learning disabilities • Blind or partially sighted • Exam access arrangements • Specialist equipment • Reader, note-taker or prompt
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The ALS department helped me to stay at college and stopped me from leaving. If
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Coming here has made
me realise that I shouldn’t compromise anything
anymore, and my dyslexia shouldn’t hold me back! My tutors have helped me realise my full
potential, and the stuff I
can’t do? My tutors help me until I can do it!
BDA Quality Mark Our College is a centre of excellence, committed to meeting the needs of young people with dyslexia and have an approach to learning that embraces diversity.
We offer outstanding dyslexia support for our students and have been awarded the BDA quality mark. We have been recognised for our commitment and continual support of young people with dyslexia and our approach to learning that embraces diversity.
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The personal support that we offer our students is second to none.
Our team are experts at providing support and giving information, advice and guidance. Careers & Future Planning
Student Support Team
We have a student first focus and want to give you our full support before, during and after your time at College.
We offer a wide range of support for non-educational problems including:
We have a dedicated team available to provide up-to-date information on all of our courses, from academic, vocational and work-related opportunities to help you make the right choice about your future. Our Student Advisors provide impartial information about training and educational options for all students. They can also help with: • CV writing • Interview techniques • Sharing the experiences of students • Information about course requirements • Career planning • Providing job opportunity information locally and nationally
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• Relationship issues • Help with drug and alcohol related issues • Anger management • Healthy living advice • Stress management • Bereavement • Mental health If you need help or more information about any of these areas, ask your tutor to refer you to the Student Support Team.
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Safeguarding
We work closely with the East Sussex Local Safeguarding Children Board to make sure that all young people are protected from any kind of abuse. We have a designated team of staff to protect our students.
Equality and Diversity
We expect our staff and students to respect diversity within the college and community. We recognise the value that disability, gender, race, sexuality, faith, culture, age and background brings to our lives and work. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all who learn and work at the College. We strive to produce a work and learning environment that is safe and free from all forms of discrimination. As a student it is your responsibility to treat others with respect.
Intensive Personal Advisors The College IPAs provide support for any student who may be experiencing problems with social, emotional and personal issues. They can also provide practical support e.g. housing and benefit issues and concerns. Ask our tutors for more information.
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Did you know? You may be eligible for financial support.
If you qualify, you could get money to help you with your studies and getting to college. 16 – 18 Student Support Funds
Free Breakfast/Meal
Young people who need some financial support to help them study at College can apply to the 16 -18 Student Bursary Fund.
All students aged 16-18 are able to access a free breakfast. Students can enjoy breakfast between 8:158:45am at both Station Plaza and Ore Valley.
Under the Guaranteed Bursary Fund, students are eligible for up to £1,200 towards the cost of coming to College, if they are: •
Young people in care
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Disabled young people in receipt of both Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) in their own right
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Other students under the age of 19 are able to receive support to assist with costs associated with their course such as books, materials and equipment if their household income is £26,001 or below
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Students under 19 with a household income of £16,190 or under and in receipt of certain benefits will be eligible for a Further Education Free Meal. All bursary application forms are available on the college website, Student Central (Station Plaza) and reception (Ore Valley). For more information about financial support available please contact the team on 01424 458465.
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The bursaries for food and transport to and from college, makes studying here so much easier and helps me make the most out of my free education!
Help to get to college
19+ Student Support Funds
As part of the bursary, students are able to apply for travel assistance if they are ineligible for or have been refused, other travel support from Local Authorities. For more information, pop into the hub and speak to us.
The 19+ Student Support Fund is a discretionary fund for students aged 19 and over at the start of the academic year. Financial assistance may be provided to cover the cost of travelling to college, and in exceptional circumstances, fees.
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Childcare Support Care to Learn
Care to Learn is a government scheme providing assistance with the cost of childcare for those students aged under 20 at the start of their course. Childcare provision must be OFSTED registered and financial assistance can be provided up to a maximum of ÂŁ160 per week. Application forms are available from Student Central and online at www.gov.uk.
20+ Childcare Support Fund
This fund is available for those aged over 20 at the start of the academic year. It provides assistance with the cost of OFSTED registered childcare for timetabled hours, term time only. Students are expected to contribute towards the cost of their childcare and if they are entitled to Early Years Funding, this is expected to be used to fund timetabled hours. Application forms are available from Student Central and online at www.gov.uk.
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Work Experience and Employability skills. We offer you brilliant course related work experience opportunities.
Not only will you gain new skills and experience of the working environment, it will also help to give you an edge when applying for jobs/UCAS. We have a dedicated team that will encourage you to gain at least one work placement during your time with us. Last year, 96% of our students successfully completed at least one substantial course related work placement and found it a valuable experience. Some of our students were even offered a job (full-time and part-time) at the end of their placement! We encourage you to source and secure your own work placement in a business or industry that will have a benefit and relevance to your future career plans. Our tutors will be on hand to give you full support in finding a suitable and meaningful placement in an environment you would like to try.
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Taylor-Jane Hustwayte
Work experience is a vital part of your time at college whether you study A-levels or a Diploma.
As part of my Level 2 Business course, we have to go on work experience for a week. I found a placement with Santander in Hastings. I really enjoyed my week with them and afterwards my boss Ian, invited me for an interview and I got a full-time job! This is a really exciting opportunity for me and one that I probably wouldn’t have had if I hadn’t been on this course. Thank you!
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Businesses we work with. We are always building new relationships with businesses and continually strengthening existing ones. Numerous courses have been endorsed by employers because they recognise that the College has a reputation and consistency for producing highly skilled people, who are trained effectively, and who can help businesses and the economy grow.
The Carpentry and Joinery courses explain to the students exactly what is required of them while instilling core values, so that they can leave college with the essential skills they need for a more sustainable future. Timber Frame
The Travel and Tourism courses are fantastic. The students that we’ve worked with came with a tremendous amount of knowledge about the tourism industry, and were a welcome addition to the team during busy periods. We recognise the importance and relevance of work experience, so we are proud to work with the college. National Trust
The Engineering courses here provide learners with an excellent range of skills and attributes which are essential for meeting our workforce needs for now and the future. Kurt J. Lesker
We also have opportunities to work abroad in Spain and France!
French Work Experience Placement
Seville Work Experience Placement
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What is your goal after college?
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Do you want to go to university? Become an apprentice? Get hired? Or even go travelling? Whatever you choose we are here to help you become a well-rounded young adult and provide a range of development programmes to help you on your next steps.
UCAS Support
Your tutor will help and advise you on any extra curricular activities to enhance your application, as well as guiding you through the whole process. We also have a specialist team that will help you write your personal statement and assist you with your application.
CV Writing
We have specialist workshops to help you structure and put together your CV and generate an professional online profile.
University
You can progress onto University at Russell Group institutions or even University Centre Hastings.
Higher Level Course
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You can progress onto another level 1, 2 , 3 or 4 course to further your study.
students took a gap year
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of all our students progress to University.
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Interview Workshops
We will teach you all the best techniques for interview, helping reduce your nerves for any upcoming job interviews.
This shows student progression based on our last academic year figures (15/16)
Apprenticeship There are now degree level Apprenticeships. Many businesses across lots of industries are hiring Apprentices.
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Work We will prepare you for the world of work. We offer career development plans, CV writing and interview skills.
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These transferable skills and personal qualities will help you become a well-rounded young adult.
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Want to go to University? We can help! Antonia Dase
My teachers know me and when opportunities come up, they put me forward for them. One example is the Villiers Park chemistry residential opportunity, as my tutor knew I wanted to get more lab experience to help with my university application - Thank you!
Our tutors will hold regular one-to-one meetings with our students to discuss university. They will advise you about what university may suit you and your ambitions, preparing you for your UCAS application; advising you of any extra curricular activities which will help you stand out from the crowd or how to write your personal statement.
Career and Future Planning Team
Our Student Careers’ Team can also help you with university research, as well as help you write a impactful UCAS application with a focus upon making your personal statement stand out. They will also advise you about student finance and how to apply for this. Student Careers’ Appointments can be made by dropping into the Hub.
University Track Record
We have a great track record of getting our students into many different universities, including Russell Group institutions. Our tutors have connections with many different degree courses and will let you know all about the open days. We may invite certain universities in to speak to our students, telling them what university is like, and what students have gone on to do.
University Centre Hastings We now have our own university centre at our Station Plaza and Ore Valley campuses, offering you the chance to study for a degree locally - saving money! Boasting brand new facilities and equipment, the University Centre Hastings offers local students fantastic opportunities. We offer courses in: Animation, Designer Maker, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Accounting, Beauty, Business, Computing, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, and Teaching.
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Did you know? A-Levels and Diplomas will get you in to University. Our Advice to you... do your university research before you apply for A-Levels or Diplomas. Backward plan! Look at the entry requirements for degrees that you are interested in, and this will give you an idea about picking the right A-Levels/ Diploma for you.
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Want to be an Apprentice or work in your industry? We can help! Tom Best
We’ve done CV building workshops, to help us tidy up our qualifications, and work experience to help us apply for jobs. We’ve also had mock interviews with out tutors to help us get a feel for interview situations. This is all great experience for when we have interviews for real jobs!
Our aim is to help you become work ready. Our tutors have lots of connections in the industry they teach and will help you apply for jobs; they will advise you on the best interview techniques through interview workshops and how to put a CV and a professional online profile together, geared up to the industry you want to work in.
Want to become an Apprentice?
With larger businesses investing in Apprentices, students can now choose to study a Level 2 to 6 Apprenticeship in almost any industry, anywhere in the UK, even gaining the equivalent of a Degree or Master's Level qualification. We work with companies to provide the best candidates for the best jobs. Apprenticeships are a way that you can continue your education, learning from people who know the industry, and getting paid to do so! We have a dedicated Apprenticeship team who will advise students on the best way to apply for an apprenticeship, and what it entails. They can also help match you with an employer!
Did you know? There are now degree level Apprenticeships you can study.
Working in your Chosen Industry
Career and Future Planning Team
Our tutors work extremely closely with their students during lessons to improve their online professional profiles, advice on how to promote yourself online, as well as your CV and interview skills, to get you industry ready.
This team also knows a lot about the national and local labour markets and can advise you on potential salaries and job opportunities.
Our tutors recognise that you need support to launch your career in your chosen industry. They have so many connections with the industry and will recommend work placements or job vacancies to their students.
This helps give our students the best possible start after gaining their qualifications. Past students often visit to give our current students advice on how to make it like they have.
Our Student Careers’ Team will support and guide you through your decisions after college, through Career Planning Workshops. We will help you look for employment and get your CV and interview skills up to scratch.
They can also help you understand more about how Apprenticeships work through information sessions, which will talk you through the whole process. Student Careers’ Appointments can be made by dropping into the Hub.
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