Warwickshire College Higher Education Prospectus

Higher Education

Six centres of excellence in education and training

Leamington Rugby Moreton Morrell Pershore Henley-in-Arden Warwick

Take your pick HNC HND Foundation Degrees Honours Degrees DipHE

We’re committed to our students and strive to always deliver on our three core values: Put the learner first Deliver the highest quality in all that we do Promote a fair, open and respectful culture

Contents 3 Welcome 4 Your Pick of Learning Styles and Support 6 Your Pick of Student Life 8 Animal Welfare, Management and Veterinary Nursing 10 Art and Design 12 Business, Management and Computing 14 Counselling, Early Years and Education 16 Engineering 18 Equine 20 Horticulture, Food and the Environment 22 Leisure Services and Sport 24 How to Apply & Jargon Buster 26 Open Events 27 How to find us

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Warwickshire College | Welcome

Welcome We hope that you’ll find this brochure informative and helpful. We want to provide you with an interesting picture of what higher education study is like at Warwickshire College.

Spread over six centres, Warwickshire College is one of the largest colleges in the UK and also incorporates Pershore College in Worcestershire.

We have over 1,000 learners studying at a higher education level with us each year and we offer a diverse range of full-time and part-time courses for you to choose from.

Courses are delivered at our six centres – Leamington, Rugby, Moreton Morrell, Pershore, Henley-in-Arden and Warwick; and we also deliver horticulture courses at Birmingham’s Kings Heath Park.

By choosing to study higher education at Warwickshire College, you can be assured that you’ll have an amazing experience.

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• Smaller class sizes • More learning, less lecturing • Easy access to tutors • Friendly and supportive learning environment • Work placement opportunities • You are more ‘work ready’ when you graduate • Strong partnerships with employers and leading universities • Excellent progression routes to full Honours degrees • Good specialist facilities • High quality teaching • Study locally so you can keep/have a part-time job.

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Your Pick of Learning Styles and Support We know that a relaxed, happy and supportive environment is important for learning.

At Warwickshire College you’ll find a more personal approach with lots of individual attention and continual assessment – ensuring your learning experience is effective and fun. We aim to help you make the most of your course.

When you enrol, we ask you to choose the learning style which best suits you.

Our courses are designed to accommodate many different learning styles and our teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, practical and laboratory sessions, role-play, computer-aided learning and more. Some courses also include the option to study via distance learning. This study mode allows you to work independently and at your own pace.

Assessment

Money Matters

Most of our courses are taught in manageable modules and you’ll need to complete different assessments to pass each module.

An important consideration when choosing where to study must be the quality of your course. However, we also understand you may be concerned about the costs involved with studying higher education.

Tutor Support We ensure you have lots of time with your tutors. You can meet with your tutor on a regular basis to discuss your learning goals and progress. Your year group will meet for common topics such as study skills or careers talks and some classes join together occasionally, so you can meet different students and benefit from a wide range of experiences.

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Most students will be entitled to apply for a student loan and our student services team can help you to complete the necessary forms.

To find out more simply contact, advice@warkscol.ac.uk or call 01926 318080

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Some modules contain exams, depending on the course. Full details are given in the course handbook you will be given on enrolment.

We have dedicated advisors on hand to help you find out what funding is available and how you can receive it.

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Many assignments are designed to help you imagine real workplace situations and Foundation degree assessment is often linked to your workplace or a work placement. Each piece of your work is checked by us and you’ll receive detailed feedback on how well you are doing and how to improve.

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Warwickshire College | Your Pick of Learning Styles and Support

Your pick… of qualifications Warwickshire College offers a diverse range of learning programmes, with many opportunities to fast-track or change career direction.

Our higher education qualifications are available to all students and are listed below.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) – usually a two-year part-time course, popular with employed students who attend College for one day or two evenings a week.

Higher National Diploma (HND) – usually a

two-year full-time course, popular with school/college leavers who have completed a National Diploma, A-Levels or other equivalent qualifications.

Foundation degrees are vocational qualifications designed with the help of employers and they focus on technical/practical and academic skills.

Work-based learning is an essential part and the length of your course depends on the amount of work-based learning you undertake outside of the college. Some courses can be studied over two years with college attendance just one day a week; others require full-time attendance with managed work placements.

As employers are involved in the design and review of courses, Foundation degree graduates are highly employable.

Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) is

equivalent to the first two years of an Honours degree and is ideal for someone who wishes to study initially in a college environment and then progress onto the final year of a degree at a university.

Honours degrees are usually three year full-time courses with the possibility of including a work placement ‘sandwich’ year.

Warwickshire College offers a range of Honours degrees in vocational subject areas, which you can find on pages 8-23.

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Your Pick of Student Life

“ I really enjoyed my time here… great friends, great course, professional environment and tutors always on hand for support.”

“I love the atmosphere here, it’s easy to settle in and become part of the community.”

“ The best thing about studying here is the friendly and supportive staff and it’s very easy to find your way around.”

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Warwickshire College | Your Pick of Student Life

“ Every student should take advantage of the fantastic facilities such as the equine yard, hair and beauty salons, the college gym and much more.”

“ There’s regular social events such as BBQs and theme nights for all students. You can also take part in sporting events – the sports teams go off site to compete against other colleges. We have been very successful.”

“ I had a brilliant time on my course and absolutely loved the local area.”

“ It’s easy to settle in during the friendly ‘welcome inductions’ and you can meet lots of new friends by visiting the freshers’ fair.”

“ Graduation is a great time to celebrate your achievements with family and friends… I felt very proud.”

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Animal Welfare, Management and Veterinary Nursing

Moreton Morrell | Pershore

Kerry Troop, FdSc Veterinary Nursing with Practice Management This course allowed me to get an excellent mix of college life and real work experience. I got to know staff and clients during my work experience and this helped me to build confidence and really develop my skills as a veterinary nurse.

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Moreton Morrell | Pershore | Animal Welfare, Management and Veterinary Nursing

Case Study

Our strong partnership with local employers is fundamental to the design of our courses, and our centres are some of the best-equipped in the country.

Our courses prepare you with the essential practical skills, supported by an academic understanding, to raise the standards of animal welfare within the industry.

Warwickshire College is proud to have a Veterinary Nursing Approved Centre within an association of Training Veterinary Practices.

We have: • Fully equipped laboratories • Animal hospital • Practical veterinary theatre suite • Grooming parlour • Large and small animal enclosures • Kennels and cattery • Livestock including small animals, exotic pets and reptiles

Name: Kerry Troop

BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare

Course: FdSc Veterinary Nursing with Practice Management

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Business Management

Then: Kerry was studying with us and had started her weekly work placement as part of the course. The employer was so impressed with her dedication to the course and ability to manage the job, they recommended her for a full-time position.

BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing with Business Management (top-up)

BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare (top-up)

Now: Kerry is working successfully in a full-time role as a veterinary nurse and is thoroughly enjoying her work.

FdSc Animal Welfare (Management) FdSc Animal Welfare (Science and Health) FdSc Veterinary Nursing with Practice Management HNC/HND Animal Welfare and Management HNC Animal Welfare

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Art and Design

Leamington

Tim Robottom, DipHE Fine Art

Artwork by Tim Robottom

This course is the perfect start for anyone requiring the space, time and support needed to develop their professional practice.

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Leamington | Art and Design

Case Study

Our courses are based at our superb £6million purpose-built art and design building at our Leamington Centre.

Not only will you be taught by staff who are practising artists and designers, but we also provide resources and facilities that are of a similar standard to industry.

We have: • State-of-the-art media suites • Computer suites • 3D craft workshops • Fine art and design studios • Photography studios • Darkrooms • Individual and spacious work areas These facilities allow group work and study through interaction as well as facilities for private studio based study.

Name: Tim Robottom

BA (Hons)/DipHE Fine Art

Course: DipHE Fine Art with progression to BA Honours at Birmingham City University.

FdA Theatre Costume

FdA Games Design

Then: Whilst studying with us Tim became increasingly involved in group exhibitions and collaborations and had two pieces of work selected for a prestigious international exhibition in Bogota, Columbia. He was also selected by curator, Charlie Levine, for a solo show at The Old Joint Stock Theatre Gallery in Birmingham.

HND Digital Film & Video HND Visual Communication HNC/HND 3D Design

Now: Tim graduated from MA Fine Art at BIAD (Birmingham City University) in 2009. This was closely followed by his second solo show entitled ‘Four legs good two legs better’ at Pitt Studio in Worcester. Tim is currently seeking international representation and is in the process of negotiating a number of exciting public projects with collaborators in the UK and Italy.

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Business, Management and Computing Leamington

Lubica Hauptvogelova, HND Computing At College I was taught brilliant skills and made really good friends. I often found myself supporting my course mates and realised then that I wanted to teach. I am so happy that I’m now teaching in the same rooms that I learnt in!

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Leamington | Business, Management and Computing

Case Study

Warwickshire College has been awarded a Grade One for its delivery and success rates in the area of computing.

Many of our computing graduates go straight into relevant work and around half top-up to a full degree.

Our business courses will enable you to develop a broad understanding of business principles including management, marketing, accounting, administration and event management.

We offer flexibility in our courses such as fast-track study, and Part-time study options that provide you with an ideal opportunity to gain a qualification whilst working in full-time employment.

We have: • Extensive use of the virtual learning environment – check essay dates, class notes and presentations • Excellent learning resources including online digital library • State-of-the-art IT and CISCO suites • Microsoft accreditation and industry standard software

Name: Lubica Hauptvogelova Course: HND Computing

FdSc Computing

Then: Lubica studied HND Computing which allowed her to progress to Northampton University to study business information systems, graduating in 2006 with first class honours.

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FdA Administration and Business Support FdA Leadership and Management HNC/HND Business HNC/HND Computing

Now: Having enjoyed being at Warwickshire College so much Lubica has now returned as an ICT lecturer. She has also successfully completed her Level 3 Teacher Training qualification and is now a fully qualified higher education lecturer.

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Counselling, Early Years and Education Leamington

Jacqui Averiss, Level 4 Diploma in Theory and Practice of Counselling.

I loved the course, I really enjoyed the self reflective basis to the course and the camaraderie and support from tutors. Even when I was in a sad place, their support enabled me to come back and take time to finish the course which was admirable.

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Leamington | Counselling, Early Years and Education

Case Study

A common philosophy to all of the courses in this area is professional competence underpinned by reflective practice.

An essential requirement of the courses is to work within your chosen sector. We have strong links with local and regional employers so we can help you find work placements as necessary.

The strength of the teaching team lies in their diverse experience within the care sector giving them current knowledge and up to date skills.

We have: • Strong links with local and regional employers • Tutors who are practising professionals • Well equiped base rooms with ILT and sector related resources • Very well supported work placement opportunities and work-based learning An independent review of our courses by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), judged all aspects of our provision to be ‘Commendable’ – the highest possible rating. Positive comments focused on the supportive and caring approach of our staff.

Name: Jacqui Averiss Course: Level 4 Diploma in Theory and Practice of Counselling Then: Jacqui was studying Theory and Practice of Counselling part-time for two years at Leamington and spent a year gaining experience of counselling. Unfortunately Jacqui had to put her course on hold when both her mother and father died. However, the support Warwickshire College provided during that time enabled Jacqui to take time out and come back to finish the course, providing much needed flexibility.

FdSc Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) FdSc Counselling (Person Centred) FdA Early Years FdA Health and Social Care HND Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Now: Jacqui is now putting her course to good use working as a counsellor, both privately and in a GP practice. She is full of praise for the help and support she received from our staff.

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Engineering Rugby | Warwick

Tom Maguire, HNC Engineering I had the opportunity to learn new skills relevant to my job. It was the perfect course as I could mix it with real-life working examples. The course really fitted in with my lifestyle, as I was earning at the same time as learning new skills.

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Rugby | Warwick | Engineering

Case Study

The strength of our engineering programmes lies in our extensive industry links. We provide education and training to a wide range of engineering companies, with specialist areas in the automotive and manufacturing fields.

Close links with industry mean we can provide the right programmes to enable you to secure jobs with the minimum of additional on-the-job training.

Employers not only advise us on course content, but they also sponsor a majority of our students through their HNC/HND/Foundation degree courses.

We have: • A new £35m Rugby Centre with superb engineering facilities, including a cutting edge Power Industry Academy – set to improve training needs of the power generation • A state-of-the-art centre in Warwick dedicated to motor sport and engineering.

• First class laboratory and practical engineering workshops • Advanced machining centre and robotic facilities • IT facilities with industry standard software and 3D design suites

Name: Tom Maguire Course: HNC Engineering Then: Tom completed his HNC Engineering course on a day release basis. He was named the Rugby Centre’s Apprentice of the Year in engineering and won the Alstom Award for Endeavour. He shows how it’s possible to progress your career through further study and earn while you learn.

Now: Tom has successfully built up a career in engineering.

He is now working as an apprentice design engineer at Converteam and is using his HNC to progress to an Honours degree.

FdEng Communications Engineering FdEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering FdEng Mechanical Engineering FdEng Motorsport Engineering FdEng Manufacturing Engineering HNC/HND Engineering

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Equine Moreton Morrell

Emma Marley, BA (Hons) Equine Business Management (Horseracing Industry) orseracing is a sport I have grown up with and feel H passionately about. Warwickshire College helped me to realise my potential and sent me on an exciting career path – which I thought was a pipe-dream all those years ago!

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Moreton Morrell | Equine

Case Study

Warwickshire College is a UK leader in the development and delivery of HE equine courses, with exceptional equine facilities at Moreton Morrell.

The Horse Unit is approved by the British Horse Society (BHS) as a ‘Where to Train’ centre up to Instructor level and hosts BHS examinations at the College.

It is a live business which gives you an opportunity to benefit from hands-on experience with commercial activities.

We have: • High quality teaching staff holding Doctorates and Masters degrees • Indoor and outdoor arenas • High-speed treadmill • Horse simulator • Cross country courses and fences • Show jumping facilities • A purpose-built farriery centre • Forge • Stabling for more than 100 horses • 10 BHS Instructors (BHSI) • 60 well-schooled competitive horses

Name: Emma Marley Course: BA (Hons) Equine Business Management (Horseracing Industry) Then: Emma, achieved a first class BA (Hons) Equine Business Management and while studying she won Best Business Dissertation, Best Overall Dissertation and an Outstanding Achievement Award. She was offered a sought-after position on the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) graduate development programme.

Now: Emma is now a Commercial Executive for Northern Racing Ltd and, after only four months in the role, she has been selected for a management development programme.

Active projects include gait analysis, nutritional studies and equine business improvement. There is a strong emphasis on improving the athletic potential of horses and increasing performance levels in all areas.

BSc (Hons) Equine Science BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Equine and Human) BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Equitation Coaching) BA (Hons) Equine Business Management BA (Hons) Equine Business Management (Horseracing Industry) BA (Hons) Equine Studies FdA Equine Studies FdA Horseracing Industry (Business, Management & Practice) Also view our award winning equine distance learning courses online.

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Horticulture, Food and the Environment

Pershore

Nicola Palmer, FdSc Garden and Landscape Design The course was really in-depth and gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to start my own business, which is doing really well. I entered the Gardeners’ World competition and won, it was certainly my greatest achievement while at Warwickshire College.

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Pershore | Horticulture, Food and the Environment

All of our courses are delivered in a practical manner using problem based approaches that mirror typical employment practices.

Case Study

Modern horticulture is a diverse industry, made popular with garden makeover programmes and television coverage of RHS shows. Our students have previously designed and built award-winning show gardens at Gardeners’ World Live and many RHS flower shows.

Pershore is the national centre for horticulture and is one of the UK’s leading colleges in its field. It has a strong partnership with the RHS and has many other links with professional bodies and industry contacts.

We have: • New 97 bedroom accommodation – opening 2010 • Specialised organic unit • Conservation areas and nature reserve • Habitats including: grassland, wetland and parkland • Landscaped grounds and an arboretum • Complex modern controlled glasshouses • Commercial plant centre, orchards and plant nursery • Two landscape workshops and CAD drawing studio • Extensive range of horticulture machinery and equipment BSc (Hons) Food Safety and Quality Assurance (top-up)

Name: Nicola Palmer

BSc (Hons) Horticulture

Course: FdSc Garden and Landscape Design

FdSc Commercial Crop Production (plus top-up to BSc)

Then: Nicola graduated with a distinction and in her final year of the three-year course, she won a silver gilt for a garden she designed and built for the BBC’s Gardeners’ World Live show.

FdSc Food Safety and Quality Assurance

FdSc Arboriculture (plus top-up to BSc)

Now: Nicola now runs her own successful garden & landscape design practice and employs a team of three people.

Nicola’s recent awards include Silver Gilt Medal for Show Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2009, and the People’s Choice Award for the public’s favourite show garden.

FdSc Environmental Conservation FdSc Garden Design (plus top-up to BSc) FdSc Landscape Construction (plus top-up to BSc) FdSc Organic and Sustainable Horticulture (plus top-up to BSc) FdSc Professional Garden Management (plus top-up to BSc) HND Horticulture HNC Garden Design HNC Organic Horticulture HNC Professional Gardening

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Leisure Services and Sport Henley-in-Arden

Anna Goodwin, FdA Spa Management The course was really good – I loved it. The staff were so supportive and it definitely helped having such a great facility like The Spa.

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Henley-in-Arden | Leisure Services and Sport

Case Study

Our degrees have been designed in consultation with employers to provide an opportunity for you to progress to management.

Our hair, beauty and spa courses allow you to learn from experience and develop personal skills and confidence. Students can tailor their course to their interests through specialist options.

Sport at the Henley-in-Arden centre is aimed at students who seek a career within the sports and fitness industry. Students develop practitioner skills in sport and fitness and develop business skills to prepare them for managing small and large leisure centres, sport stadiums and facilities.

We have: • State-of-the-art day spa • Specialist treatment rooms with en-suite showers • Fully equipped wet area including sauna, steam and aroma chamber, rasul/mud suite and dry flotation • Advanced electrotherapy skin care equipment • Hairdressing suite, nail bar and spa pool • Fully equipped gym and sports lab • Floodlit all-weather multi-purpose pitch • New £2m sports hall, and a four surface sports pavilion

Name: Anna Goodwin Course: FdA Spa Management

FdA Beauty Therapies Management

Then: Originally a level 2 and 3 beauty student at the Leamington Centre, Anna wanted to create more opportunities for her career. Anna progressed to the Foundation degree in Spa Management at the Henley-in-Arden Centre.

Now: Anna is working full-time as a successful beauty therapist and is keen to progress to a position in management.

FdA Hairdressing Management FdA Holistic Therapies Management FdA Spa Management FdA Sport and Fitness Management HND Hospitality Management (Leisure and Tourism)

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How to Apply Full-time courses Before you apply, visit our website for full course details, including the institution and course codes required to process your application.

Once you have decided the course/s you wish to apply for, you can do this through UCAS, which is now a completely on-line system www.ucas.com/students/apply.

To help you, please see the jargon buster on page 25.

Part-time courses If you want to study part-time or by distance learning (for some courses only) you will need to apply directly to the College. Complete our online application form available at www.warkscol.ac.uk stating which course you would like to apply for. Alternatively you can complete a written application form, available on request from the College. Call us on 0300 45 600 45 or download a copy from our website.

Entry Requirements The College welcomes applications from students of all ages and those with relevant work experience who do not have full formal academic qualifications.

Each application is considered carefully. UCAS tariff point requirements are listed in the course information online. Tariff points can be achieved from many different qualifications (see www.ucas.com for more details).

Students with Disabilities or Learning Difficulties Please tell us as early as possible about any special requirements you may have. Disclosing a disability or learning difficulty will not affect your application. Funding may be available for personalised resources such as signers, laptops, specialist software, enlarged handouts and dictaphones.

International Students Students from over 50 countries attend the College each year. International students should follow the normal application procedure. Once you have applied, our International Office will provide details of additional support for international students, such as advice about visas, assistance when arriving in the UK, and developing your English language skills for academic study. Tel: 01926 884263, E-mail: international@warkscol.ac.uk

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Jargon Buster

Warwickshire College | How to Apply

UCAS terms explained

Below is a list of commonly used words and phrases together with a summary of their meanings.

UCAS: University and Colleges Admissions Service, they are responsible for managing applications to full-time higher education courses in the UK.

Application number: an individual number assigned to an applicant who has completed a UCAS application. It is printed on every letter we send and is available on Apply once the application has been processed.

Insurance offer: the offer that the applicant has accepted as their second choice in case they do not meet the requirements for their firm offer.

Apply: the online application system for applying for higher education courses.

Online track password: the password that is needed to use Track, and which is printed on the welcome letter (also known as an AS2 letter).

Clearing: a system used towards the end of the academic cycle through which an applicant who has not yet secured a place can apply for available vacancies.

Personal ID number: a personal number assigned to an applicant at the point of registration for Apply on the UCAS website.

Conditional offer: an offer made to an applicant by an institution, whereby the applicant must fulfil certain criteria before they can be accepted on the relevant course.

Point of entry: the applicant’s year of entry to the course, (i.e. 2 refers to the second year of the course).

Confirmation: when conditional offers that have been accepted by an applicant become unconditional or are declined, depending on an applicant’s qualification/ exam results.

Deferral: holding an offer until the following year.

Entry profiles: comprehensive information about individual courses and institutions, including statistics and entry requirements, found on the ‘course search’ section of the UCAS website.

Extra: the opportunity to apply for another course if an applicant has used all six choices and has not secured a place.

Firm offer: the offer that the applicant has accepted as their first choice.

Institution: a university or college offering higher education courses.

Tariff: the system for allocating points to qualifications used for entry to higher education. It allows students to use a range of different qualifications to help secure a place on an undergraduate course.

Track: an online system that allows applicants to track the progress of their application and change their details, e.g. change their address or email; and respond to offers from institutions.

Unconditional offer: an offer given to an applicant by an institution, whereby the applicant has satisfied the criteria and can attend the institution.

Unsuccessful: the applicant has not been accepted by the institution concerned.

Withdrawal: either an applicant or institution cancels a choice before a decision has been made – a reason will be included if the withdrawal was issued by an institution.

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Equine Open Events – don’t miss your opportunity

Moreton Morrell

Come along to our open events for expert advice, guidance and course details.

Moreton Morrell & Pershore

Saturday 23rd January, 10am – 1pm Saturday 19th June, 10am – 1pm

Rugby

Wednesday 27th January, 5.30pm – 8pm Wednesday 16th June, 5.30pm – 8pm

Henley-in-Arden

Monday 25th January, 5.30pm – 8pm Tuesday 15th June, 5.30pm – 8pm

Leamington & Warwick

Tuesday 26th January, 5.30pm – 8pm Monday 14th June, 5.30pm – 8pm

Get involved in our taster days… your chance to get some hands-on experience and a good idea of what the courses are about.

Land-based Taster Days at

MM – Moreton Morrell, PER – Pershore, KHP – Kings Heath Park Saturday 20th February, 10am – 4pm Saturday 24th April, 10am – 4pm Saturday 24th July, 11am – 3pm Saturday 7th August, 11am – 3pm

1 day HE taster (MM & PER) 1 day HE taster (MM & PER) 1 day Hortic Taster (KHP) 1 day Hortic Taster (PER)

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Warwickshire College

How to find us

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Please note: every effort has been taken to ensure this guide was correct at time of publication. However course details may be subject to change.

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Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure that this brochure was correct at the time of publication. However, the College reserves the right to review or cancel subjects or courses if they prove to be non-viable for any reason that lies outside its control. New courses are also being developed which may not be listed in this brochure. Course locations may be subject to change.

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Leamington Centre Warwick New Road Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5JE T: 01926 318000

Rugby Centre

Lower Hillmorton Road Rugby Warwickshire CV21 3QS T: 01788 338800

Moreton Morrell Centre Moreton Morrell Warwick Warwickshire CV35 9BL T: 01926 318000

Pershore College Avonbank, Pershore Worcestershire WR10 3JP T: 01386 552443

Henley-in-Arden Centre Stratford Road Henley-in -Arden Warwickshire B95 6AB T: 01564 797800

Trident Centre Warwick Poseidon Way Warwick Warwickshire CV34 6SW T: 01926 884900

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