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CAREERS & COURSES GUIDE 2021 - FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS - Cornwall College
WELCOME                                                                                                                                                                                CHOOSE
Welcome to The Cornwall College Group and thank you for considering the incredible opportunities that
await you at one of our fantastic campuses. I’m sure as you explore the prospectus, like most people, you
                                                                                                                  Over 1,200 acres for
                                                                                                                  land-based training
                                                                                                                                                     Award-winning
                                                                                                                                                    students and staff
                                                                                                                                                                                 THE CAREER COLLEGE
will quickly realise why we are also known as ‘The Career College’.

                                                                                                                                                                              This careers and courses guide has been designed for school leavers and focuses on career
Our mission is to provide exceptional education and training for every learner to improve their career
prospects. We know that your future success needs more than just a certificate. It requires a meaningful and
                                                                                                                                                                              pathways. Our course information provides details of full-time study options (career edge)
engaging course that has been developed alongside employers. Our courses ensure you have all the skills                                                                        or apprenticeships (career now). It showcases a wide choice of careers, available through
and experience required for you to secure that rewarding career or progress onto higher qualifications.                                                                            our broad-based curriculum, from agriculture to zoology and everything in between.

The great news is there has never been a better time to study with us. We have invested heavily in our          £30 million investment in       Industry partners to ensure
campuses, our teaching and our student experiences. A passion for learning, training and rewarding careers     equipment and connectivity          courses stay relevant
can be felt on every campus in our Group. Our incredible story is receiving positive local and national
attention and we would love for you to be part of this.

All you have to do is choose the course and campus for you, and take your first
steps towards a bright and successful future. I would highly recommend you
follow us on our social media channels to get a flavour of our students’ incredible
experiences and wonderful achievements. And we are always contactable if you                                   The only Military Academy
have any questions or would like to book onto an event to explore our courses                                        in the region
and campuses. I am looking forward to meeting you very soon.

John Evans
Principal and Chief Executive The Cornwall College Group

                                                                                                               The future of dairy research   One of the best colleges           #1 for apprenticeships                               #1 for construction
                                                                                                                     and education             for catering in the UK           in Cornwall and Devon                                    skills training
CAREERS & COURSES GUIDE 2021 - FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS - Cornwall College
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    Study options, entry requirements,
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                                             you and learn how we are investing
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                                                                                     with our wide range of specialist
                                                                                     courses from equine to zoology,
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                                                                                                                            We offer full-time courses and
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                                                                                                                            Our Digital Academy is a leader
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                                         4                                       8   range of careers.
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    CATERING &                               CHILDCARE &                             CONSTRUCTION &                                                                                                                                                           Engineering & Aeronautics                                                43
    HOSPITALITY                              EDUCATION                               ENGINEERING                            CREATIVE ARTS                                                             to unlock introductory videos, campus tours,            Equine Management                                                        19
                                                                                                                                                                                                             former student profiles and more.                Foundation Learning                                                      58
    The best college for catering in the     Train with the experts and gain         This section includes aeronautics,     Acting, dance, music, fashion,
    South West, our award-winning            real work experience for a career       engineering, motor vehicle,            design, games design, photography,                                                                                                Furniture Making                                                         37
    training is second to none in this       working with young people,              construction trades, plus specialist   media, film and art, it’s all here in                                                                                             Hair & Beauty                                                            62
    industry that is the life-blood of the   with our range of globally              marine and land-based                  our creative arts curriculum.                                                                                                     Health & Social Care                                                     67
    region’s economy.
                                     26      recognised qualifications.
                                                                             30      engineering programmes.
                                                                                                                      31                                    52                                                                                                Information Technology
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    LEARNING                                 HAIR & BEAUTY                           HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE                   LAND & ENVIRONMENT                           the free Zappar app
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    For anyone needing a little more help    Our range of hair, beauty, make-up      Our courses in health and social       Our award-winning land-based                                                   over the unique            SCAN HERE WITH
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Music & Performing Arts                                                  55
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    for anyone with additional learning      with people.                            others.                                training to drive the rural                                                                                                       Photography                                                              57
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    The ultimate preparation for a career    If PE is your favourite subject         Turn your passion for travel into a    Everything you need to know                         about where and what you will be studying                                    If you require any part of this guide in a larger
    in the armed forces, emergency and       at school, then our sport and           career or learn how to plan events     about being a student with us
    rescue services, UK border force or      adventure sports courses will help                                                                                                                                                                              or an alternative format, please contact
                                                                                     such as weddings, music festivals      including support, accommodation
    the security sector.                     turn your passion into a career.        and more.                                                                                                                                                               Student Services on 0330 123 2523.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              possible that information may change for various reasons. The Cornwall College Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     more responsive when     reserves the right to withdraw or amend any course listed in this prospectus at any time.
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                                                      Apprenticeships can also take you higher, with a range of new Higher Apprenticeships            will show future employers you are work ready. Some programmes in hair and beauty,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and will be available at college interview events to arrange this, however you may find it
                                                       now available, you may be able to continue your apprenticeship on to degree-level.                    hospitality, and engineering will also offer 350 hours of industry placement.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  useful to start researching now, where you might like your placement to take place. When
                                                     Many apprenticeship programmes also offer UCAS tariff points giving you the chance to                                                                                                          the course begins, we will liaise with the learner and employer around the dates of the
                                                     go on to university if you want to later in life. Apprenticeships can also lead on to further                                   WORK COMPETENCIES                                           placement and will complete the necessary paperwork, this will ensure that the placement is
                                                                    professional qualifications that could advance your career.                          We prepare you for the workplace by helping you develop work ready skills which
    DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR MY COURSE?                                                                                                                    include punctuality, reliability, meeting deadlines, communication, resilience, problem
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          planned properly and that it is beneficial and safe for all parties concerned.

    After GCSEs you are able to access three-years   If you are applying for an apprenticeship you need an employer who is willing                          solving, innovation, financial acumen, planning, prioritising and much more.         The Cornwall College Group will support you with the setting of targets and will ensure all
    of full-time study free of charge, and you can   to take you on as an apprentice. If you don’t have an employer please speak to                                                                                                                     employers are fully vetted in order to meet the high standards that we set.
    do an apprenticeship at any age (if you are                                   the recruitment team.                                                                            SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
    19+ your employer will have to contribute to                                                                                                      We have strong partnerships with employers who help shape the curriculum, to make              For more information around Work Experience or Industry Placements, or to gain
    apprenticeship fees).                                                                0330 123 4785                                                sure your training is relevant, giving you an edge when you start your chosen career.          guidance on employers who may be interested in offering placements now, please
                                                                                 apprenticeships@cornwall.ac.uk                                                                                                                                           contact the team on skillstobusiness@cornwall.ac.uk and view more at
                                                                                www.cornwall.ac.uk/apprenticeships                                                                                                                                                         www.cornwall.ac.uk/student-support
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COURSE LEVELS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                               GCSE GRADES                                                                                                            JOIN US
                                                                                                                                                                         GCSE GRADES UPDATE
    It is important to choose the correct level of course after your GCSEs, whether you intend to go on to university, an                                                                                                                                      HOW TO SECURE A PLACE WITH THE CORNWALL COLLEGE GROUP
    apprenticeship or into employment. Making the right choice will depend on meeting the entry requirements, how you like
    to study and what you would like to do on completion of your studies.                                                                                   In 2017 the grading system for GCSE English and maths
                                                                                                                                                           changed significantly. Rather than being graded A* to G, a                       We make it as easy as possible to apply to study with us. Our team of advisors will talk you through your options and recommend
    Please use the table below as a general guide to our entry requirements. All courses require a determination to achieve
    in your chosen subject area. Acceptance on a course will also depend on a successful interview.                                                        numerical system is now used. The grades now run from                              the right programme and level to start at. You will then get the chance to meet the course tutor in an informal interview to talk
                                                                                                                                                                1 to 9, with 9 being the highest. A grade 4 is now a                        in-depth about your application and aspirations. Here is our simple guide to applications. Please note that during this process you
     Course Level      Study Options                          Typical Entry Requirements                     Progression                                     ‘standard pass’, equivalent to a grade C, with a grade 5                                                               may receive phone calls from a withheld number.
                                                                                                                                                                                being a ‘strong pass’.
     ENTRY-LEVEL Entry Level qualifications.                  No formal qualifications are required for      Next Entry Level or Level 1
                                                              Foundation Level courses.                      course.
                                                                                                                                                                     GCSE ENGLISH AND MATHS
     LEVEL 1           Level 1 qualifications, including      Two or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above,         Level 2 course, Apprenticeship                  According to the Department for Education, gaining a

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1.                                        2.                                         3.                                         4.
                       Certificates and Diplomas.             or successful completion of Entry Level        or employment.
                                                                                                                                                            grade 4 or higher in English and maths could potentially
                                                              qualification.
                                                                                                                                                           add £2,000 to your salary every year. If you have not yet
     LEVEL 2           Level 2 qualifications, including      Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above,       Level 3 course, Apprenticeship                gained a grade 4 in GCSE English and maths then you will
                       Diplomas and Apprenticeships.          or successful completion of a relevant
                                                              Level 1 qualification. *see note below
                                                                                                             or employment.
                                                                                                                                                             carry on studying these subjects as part of your Study             APPLY FOR COURSES                     YOU’LL GET A CURRICULUM                       WE’LL GIVE YOU YOUR                             YOU’LL RECEIVE
                                                              reference apprenticeships                                                                    Programme at college. Our English and maths teams are
                                                                                                                                                          committed to helping you succeed, and we offer a different
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               anytime throughout the year,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                it’s ok to change your mind.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         SPECIALIST ADVISOR                           INTERVIEW DATE                                  AN OFFER
     LEVEL 3           Level 3 qualifications, including      Four or more GCSEs at grade 4 or               University study, an                                                                                                                                          who will talk you through              to meet the tutors and see where              for the right course for you
                       Diplomas, Apprenticeships and          above including English and/or maths, or       Apprenticeship or
                                                                                                                                                                and more personalised experience than school.
                       T-levels.                              successful completion of a relevant            employment.                                                                                                                                                   the process and answer                        you’ll be studying.                    (this may be based on you
                                                                                                                                                           Our GCSE courses run from September until June, giving you
                                                              Level 2 qualification. *see note below                                                                                                                                                                              questions.                                                                   gaining certain GCSE grades).
                                                                                                                                                          the chance to gain your qualification in just one academic year.
                                                              reference apprenticeships
     LEVEL 4           HNC. First year of a Foundation        A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. BTEC,   Further study at university,                   Not quite ready for GCSE yet? Don’t worry, we have a
                       Degree or first year of an Honours     A-levels), certain GCSE grades may also        a Higher Apprenticeship or                      range of ‘stepping stone’ qualifications in English and
                       Degree. A Higher Apprenticeship.       be required. *see note below reference         employment.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           5.                                        6.                                         7.                                         8.
                                                                                                                                                            maths meaning that you can improve your skills at your
                                                              apprenticeships                                                                              own pace. If you have already gained your GCSE English
     LEVEL 5           HND. Final year of a Foundation        Progression from Level 4. A relevant           Further study at university or                and maths at grade 4, we will continue to embed English
                       Degree. Second year of an Honours
                       Degree. A Higher Apprenticeship.
                                                              Level 3 qualification, certain GCSE grades
                                                              may also be required.
                                                                                                             employment.                                    and maths into your specialist course, as these skills are
                                                                                                                                                                     essential for your future employment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ACCEPT YOUR OFFER                        APPLY FOR TRANSPORT                              CALL US AND                               WE’LL CONFIRM
     LEVEL 6           Final year of an Honours
                       Degree. Top-up Degree. Degree
                                                              Progression from Level 5. A Foundation      Further study at university or
                                                              Degree will be required for top-up degrees. employment.                                       When you join us, we will assess your current levels of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 as soon as possible and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               reserve your place (you can
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             TO COLLEGE                                   LET US KNOW                                YOUR PLACE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             before the end of July                       your results on                       on the course and send you
                       Apprenticeship.                                                                                                                     English and maths, and use your existing qualifications to            still change your mind).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (it may be free); our team                     GCSE results day.                      all the information you need
     LEVEL 7           Postgraduate Study, PGCE, MSc,         Undergraduate Degree.                          Employment.                                     make sure that you are on the right course for you.
                       MA, PhD.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                can help with this.                                                                   for the start of term.

    Please note
    • *For any applicants considering undertaking an apprenticeship, you will need an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice, which is a process that we can support you in. With regards to entry
      requirements, please note that prior to starting an apprenticeship you will need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, so that we can establish the level you are currently working at. We will then             If you are applying for an apprenticeship you need an employer who is willing to take you on as an apprentice.
      run through a Skills Scan with you, in order to determine your current level of knowledge and skills in your chosen area of study. Both of these elements will then be used to determine the level of apprenticeship                       If you don’t have an employer please speak to our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team
      which is most suitable for you to start at, irrespective of grades awarded in previous qualifications.                                                                                                                                                          apprenticeships@cornwall.ac.uk or call 0330 123 4785
    • Some specialist courses may have extra entry requirements, please see website for details.
    • If you do not achieve your expected grades please do not panic. Contact us and we will help you find an alternative course, normally in the same subject area of interest.
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    COLLEGE                                                                                                                                                                                                                   MARINE
                                                                                                  Plants, Flowers and Trees                                  Military & Protective Services                                                                                                                                 Marine Science Laboratory                                 South West Lakes
                                                                                                  Our horticulture, floristry and arboriculture              Our specialist academy staff will train you for a                                                                                                              Our renovated marine science laboratory                   All our watersports provision is delivered by
                                                                                                  facilities are located in 200 hectares of green            career in the armed or protective services.                                                                                                                    has a range of equipment for marine breeding              leading watersports provider South West Lakes at
                                                                                                  parkland and rolling countryside.                                                                                                                                                                                         programmes.                                               Stithians Lake.

    NEAR EXETER
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                                                                                                  Home Farm                                                  Equine                                                                                                                                                         Sails Café                                                Marine Engineering Workshop
                                                                                                  Our farm is run commercially and provides                  We have a large equine yard with livery                                                                                                                        Offers a wide range of drinks, snacks and light           A state-of-the-art workshop complete with a
                                                                                                  state-of-the-art resources for education and               facilities for students, plus indoor and                                                                                                                       meals for students throughout the day.                    commercial engine room, with fuel mapping and
                                                                                                  practical training.                                        outdoor arenas.                                                                                                                                                                                                          testing equipment.

                                                                                                      Bicton College is based in East                                        Transport                                                                                                                                        Cornwall’s college of the ocean has                                      Transport
                                                                                                      Devon, near Exeter, and set in                            An extensive transport network covers                                                                                                                                had a facelift, with over                         The main campus on Killigrew Street is in
                                                                                                      an Area of Outstanding Natural                            towns and villages across Devon. The                                                                                                                             £3 million invested in ensuring                        the heart of the town centre, all bus and
                                                                                                                                                                  campus is 20 minutes from the M5                                                                                                                                                                                    train links connect the town very well to the
                                                                                                        Beauty, just two miles from                                                                                                                                                                                             the main Killigrew campus is an
                                                                                                                                                              motorway, 25 minutes from Exeter and 10                                                                                                                                                                                 rest of the county. The refurbishment of the
                                                                                                      the Jurassic Coast. The historic                         minutes from Exmouth. Our funding and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               industry standard training facility                      campus has increased the amount of car
    Accommodation                                     Agricultural Engineering                                                                                                                                                National Maritime Museum Cornwall               Industry Day
                                                                                                      Georgian mansion, commercial                            transport team are on hand to advise you.                       We have a close relationship with the museum,   Your chance to speak to relevant employers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 for the marine sector including                      parking available and the main bus depot for
    We have a range of accommodation options          Our engineering and heavy plant machinery
    including self study en-suite rooms see page 82   workshop has excellent facilities.             farm, animal husbandry school,                                                                                           recently our students worked on building a      about future job opportunities.                   ocean sciences, technology and                             the town is only 100 metres away.
    for details.                                                                                    modern veterinary nursing building,                                                                                       Viking boat.                                                                                                boatbuilding.
                                                                                                    world-class engineering and heavy
                                                                                                    plant machinery workshop, walled
                                                                                                        garden and arboretum are
      SCAN HERE WITH                                                                                    all set in over 200 hectares                           CORNWALL COLLEGE
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                             TOUR OF THE                                                                                                                                                                                                              TOUR OF THE             We have our own boatbuilding workshop
                                                      Exciting plans for 2021 include opening
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                                                      the animal management centre as a                                                                                           ST AUSTELL
                                                                                                                                                                                                             BICTON COLLEGE                                                   in the heart of the industry at Ponsharden.
                                                      commercial zoo.
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                                                                                                           Learning Centre                                        Agriculture                                                                                                                                                                 Learning Centre                                          Animal Management
                                                                                                           A dedicated library and study area with PCs and        The working farm is home to cattle, ponies,                                                                                                                                 A large library and study area with PCs and              A dedicated animal management centre,
                                                                                                           laptops for you to use with free Wi-Fi.                pigs, goats and chickens, as well as a protected                                                                                                                            laptops for you to use with free Wi-Fi.                  with five animal paddocks and a dog grooming
                                                                                                                                                                  cropping unit.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       parlour.

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                                                                                                           Choughs Restaurant                                     Animal Management Centre                                                                                                                                                    Pastures Café                                            Accommodation
                                                                                                           We pride ourselves on our quality home cooked          Our purpose-built centre houses a wide variety                                                                                                                              The campus restaurant has a hot food counter             We offer halls of residence for learners who
                                                                                                           meals and offer a range of hot and cold drinks         of species giving you plenty of opportunity to get                                                                                                                          and snack shack open every day.                          live too far away to commute every day, see
                                                                                                           and snacks every day.                                  hands-on.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            page 82 for details.

                                                                                                                 Duchy College Rosewarne is                              Transport                                                                                                                                                                Duchy College’s largest campus is                                      Transport
                                                                                                             situated just outside Camborne. The       The  College  has  its own transport network                                                                                                                                                found within the striking Cornish                       Our extensive transport network covers
                                                                                                              beautiful grounds are spread over        that will collect you  from a range of towns                                                                                                                                                 countryside at Stoke Climsland,                         towns and villages across Devon and
                                                                                                                                                          and villages from Penzance to Truro,                                                                                                                                                                                                           Cornwall. The campus is 15 minutes from
                                                                                                             approximately 47 hectares and are                                                                                                                                                                                                       near Launceston. The campus
                                                                                                                                                      Falmouth to St Ives. The campus has ample                                                                                                                                                                                                              the A30 and only a 25-minute drive
                                                                                                              an excellent horticultural resource           car parking with bicycle shelters                                                                                                                                                      is ideally placed for land-based,                           from Plymouth. Our funding and
     Working Nursery                                The Nest                                                                                                                                                                              Sports & Outdoors                              Equine
     Our well-established nursery supplies garden   Our student common room is a great place to
                                                                                                                 with national plant collections.                      and showers.                                                       A range of facilities; a 10m climbing tower,   We have a large equine yard with livery facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    outdoor adventure, foundation                        transport team are on hand to advise you.
     centres across Cornwall, as well as the Eden   relax, play pool and catch up with friends.               The campus also has a dedicated                                                                                             sports hall and grass pitches, plus a fully    for students on any programme, plus indoor and          learning, sport, equine and military
     Project and the National Trust.                                                                              animal management centre,                                                                                               equipped gym and golf swing studio.            outdoor arenas.                                           and protective services activities            DUCHY COLLEGE
                                                                                                               which houses specialist reptiles,                                                                                                                                                                                                       and also houses an animal                 STOKE CLIMSLAND
                                                                                                               small mammals and dog                                                                                                                                                                                                              management centre, plus a wide
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                                                                                                                grooming facilities, and ROSEWARNE                                                                                                                                                                                                   range of facilities available to
       SCAN HERE WITH                                                                                          offers specialist courses                         CORNWALL COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                       DUCHY COLLEGE
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SCAN HERE WITH                                                                                                    all students.                             CORNWALL COLLEGE

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                                                                                                                management, countryside,                                                                                 BICTON COLLEGE
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                              GET A VIRTUAL         Veterinary Nursing Facilities
                                                                                                                    floristry, horticulture                                                                                                                         GET A VIRTUAL        Future Farm
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                              TOUR OF THE           Study nursing science to degree-level; our                    and veterinary nursing.                                                                                                                           TOUR OF THE          A brand new £3.1 million investment in Future
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                                                    facilities are state-of-the-art, the only one of its                                                                            ST AUSTELL                                                                                           Farm, a state-of-the-art dairy research training                                                                                  ST AUSTELL
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                                                    kind in the county.                                                                                                     MARINE SCHOOL                                                                                                and development facility.                                                                                                MARINE SCHOOL

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                                                                                                               #1 in Construction Skills                                                          Koko Hair & Beauty Salon                                                                                                                               International Field Trips                                                 Student Experience
                                                                                                               Recognised by the CITB as the leading provider                                     Industry standard hair salon, nail bar and therapy                                                                                                     Join one of our amazing field trips including                             Join our lively Students’ Union and take part in
                                                                                                               of key construction skills in Cornwall.                                            lounges all open to the public, preparing students                                                                                                     safari experience to South Africa, wildlife                               campaigns. Study in our Learning Centre which
                                                                                                                                                                                                  in a commercial environment to boost careers.                                                                                                          excursion to Costa Rica and local trips.                                  has laptops, PCs and free Wi-Fi.

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                                                                                                               Trevenson Restaurant                                                               Student Learning Centre                                                                                                                                Beyond Our Campus                                                         Wild Things
                                                                                                               Our AA College Rosette awarded restaurant                                          Designed to support your studies and provide a great                                                                                                   We have classrooms in Newquay Zoo and                                     We have conservation areas including a pond
                                                                                                               is a Centre of Excellence and was placed in the                                    student experience.                                                                                                                                    Blue Reef Aquarium, plus access to the Gannel                             with a dipping platform and a wildflower meadow
                                                                                                               top 3 training restaurants in the UK.                                                                                                                                                                                                     Estuary and a wealth of marine habitats.                                  that are great for studying nature up close.

                                                                                                                     With over £10 million spent on                                                                 Transport                                                                                                                                Newquay is a modern, small and                                                           Transport
                                                                                                                    redevelopments in recent years                                                 The Pool campus is only 20 minutes from                                                                                                                 friendly campus located in the heart                                     The Newquay campus is only a 10-minute
                                                                                                                    the campus is out of this world.                                                Truro and 30 minutes from Falmouth and                                                                                                                   of the bright and bustling town of                                      walk from the town centre. The Newquay
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Penzance. On the main bus route between                                                                                                                                                                                            branch line connects to the Cornish main
                                                                                                                     On offer is the widest range of                                                                                                                                                                                                         Newquay. Specialising in animal,
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Penzance and Truro, the T1 and T2 services                                                                                                                                                                                         train line at Par. Newquay Cornwall airport
                                                                                                                   qualifications and subjects in the                                                 pass the campus every 10 minutes and                                                                                                               marine and surf science studies, it has                                           is only a 15 minute drive away.
     Sports Science & Performance Centre                  Cafe Metro                                                                                                                                                                                     Work Experience                                 Exciting Collaborations
     State-of-the-art sports facilities for the serious   Catering students and staff offer an amazing
                                                                                                                  area, with a diverse student mix of                                             with free WiFi on board your short journey             We have a close partnership with Newquay Zoo,   We work closely with Cornwall Wildlife Trust,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         a reputation for being environmentally
     athlete, offering students and sports enthusiasts    range of food.                                          further education, apprenticeships,                                              is now even more fun. Plus for those who              where you can get hands-on work experience as   St Francis Home For Animals, Newquay Marine     friendly and offering individual support                                       There is discounted car parking nearby
     access to great performance testing.                                                                            professional qualifications and                                                like to cycle, we have designated priority           part of your course.                            Group, Cornwall Seal Group and others.                    in all aspects of study.                                                     and a cycle shelter and showers
                                                                                                                            university study.                                                     shelters for your bikes and shower facilities                                                                                                                                                                                                      for those who wish to come
                                                                                                                                                                                                 on-site. For car drivers we offer free parking                                                                                                                                 CORNWALL COLLEGE                                                        to college the green way.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            and electric charging points.                                                                                                                                       NEWQUAY                                                                     There are also electric
                                                                                                                  CORNWALL COLLEGE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              car charging bays.
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                                                          Gym & Sports Centre                                            ROSEWARNE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Student Conservation Work                                              DUCHY COLLEGE
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                                 TOUR OF THE              Fully equipped gym with great student rates,                                                                                                                                                                           TOUR OF THE             Our students are involved in a wide range
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                                                          plus a fitness studio, sports hall and all weather                                           CORNWALL COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                                       ST AUSTELL
                                                                                                                                                                                            BICTON COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of projects including: Beach Rangers, Refill                                                        CORNWALL COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ST AUSTELL
                                                          football pitch.                                                                     FALMOUTH
                                                                                                                                              MARINE SCHOOL                                                                                                                                              Cornwall, Plastic Free Newquay and more.                                                    FALMOUTH
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     CORNWALL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               A new £24 million college campus could be built in St Austell to give the town

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                YOUR FUTURE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 something for everyone to be proud of. The ambitious project would see a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               new state-of-the-art campus erected behind the existing Keay Theatre where

     COLLEGE
                                                                                                           Skills Centre                                           The Space                                                                    Cornwall College now stands and will become a hub for vocational learning.
                                                                                                           Our engineering, motor vehicle, plumbing,               Take a break from your studies and play darts,
                                                                                                           bricklaying and carpentry courses are all housed        pool or video games, watch a film, or simply
                                                                                                           in our specialist Skills Centre.                        relax.

     ST AUSTELL
                                                                                                           The Keay Theatre                                        Koko Hair & Beauty Salon
                                                                                                           A 250-seat theatre and conference space, dance          State-of-the-art salons, nail bar, barbering suite
                                                                                                           studios, music practise suites and rehearsal            and therapy lounges, open to the public.
                                                                                                           rooms.

                                                                                                                  The St Austell campus sits                                          Transport
                                                                                                               overlooking the bay and offers                       The St Austell campus at John Keay House
                                                                                                             panoramic views of the area. There                        is only a 10-minute walk from the town
                                                                                                                                                                   centre. We offer a range of bespoke shuttle
                                                                                                              are six floors in the main building,
                                                                                                                                                                   buses to the College from towns around the
                                                                                                             a bespoke theatre, a 150-seat food                      area. There is free parking on campus for
     Cloisters Restaurant                               Art, Design & Photography
     This training restaurant is a Centre of            A dedicated creative arts building, encompassing
                                                                                                             outlet called The Bay, an arts block                   over 300 cars and a shuttle bus to the town
     Excellence and part of the best catering college   dark rooms, a ceramics workshop, a computer            and dedicated construction and                      centre. 80% of our learners qualify for FREE
     in the South West.                                 design suite and various sized art studios.           engineering skills centre, with the                     travel to college.
                                                                                                             very latest real world skills training
                                                                                                                            facilities.

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                                                        The Bay
                               TOUR OF THE              A 150 seat outlet offering food for all tastes;
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                                                        breakfast, snacks, a salad bar and a wide choice                                                                              ST AUSTELL
                                                        of hot meals every day.                                                                                              FALMOUTH
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     SCAN HERE WITH                 Future Farm                                                   Bicton College Zoo                                                 Exciting partnership to transform                                                          Falmouth Marine School
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                      Cornwall now boasts a major research and innovation
                        dairy farm, Future Farm. Located at Duchy College
                                                                               Bicton College has applied for zoo licence status which will provide a positive
                                                                               educational experience for all learners. The zoo licence will enable you to gain
                                                                                                                                                                         care training in Cornwall                                                          Boatbuilding training buoyant
                       Stoke Climsland, Future Farm is helping improve the
                        efficiency, welfare and technological advancement
                                                                                 customer service skills and confidence whilst sharing your knowledge with
                                                                               visitors. You will also promote further understanding and respect for animals,
                                                                                                                                                                      Cornwall Care and The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) have partnered
                                                                                                                                                                      to create a new Care Academy that will secure the quality training and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             in Falmouth after 100 years
                          in dairy farming. It’s a huge benefit for the next    conservation, sustainability and biodiversity. The licence will also enable us       development of the county’s next generation of carers. Care Academy at           October 2020 marked 100 years of Falmouth Marine School providing training
     SEE HOW WE’RE       generation of workers and leaders in the sector.       to keep new exciting species which will enable you to enter the animal care        Cornwall College St Austell will ensure you receive the best quality education         for the boatbuilding industry, an integral part of the maritime history of
      INVESTING IN    Learners from across all of our land-based campuses         industry with an understanding of husbandry needs for a wide variety of           and training in a dedicated area with the equipment and resources you will
      YOUR FUTURE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cornwall. On the 1st October 1920, 96 apprentices from Cox & Co (Falmouth
                       will have access to state-of-the-art equipment, data      animals. We are proud of all of our learners at Bicton College and this will      need in your career. Cornwall College St Austell boasts an entire section of its     Docks) began their boatbuilding apprenticeships with the College and since
                       and research tools to widen their knowledge, skills      enable us to further your personal and specialist skills allowing you to thrive   campus for the Care Academy, providing training rooms, interactive bed caring         then we have continued to provide students with first class experience with
                       and behaviours. Future Farm is home to 220 cows                                      within the workplace.                                   stations as well as larger meeting areas. The two-year, Level 3 Health and         the industry, which is proving to lead directly to employment with companies
                      that can be grouped into three mini-herds to research                                                                                         Social Care Practice course is an exciting new way to develop the skills and      such as Princess Yachts Limited, Gweek Classic Boatyard, Fibrefusion Limited,
                                   the latest innovations in dairy.                                                                                               competencies needed for a career in the health services and/or social care field.                         Cockwells, Rustler Yachts and more.
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                                                                    ANIMAL MANAGEMENT                                                                                                                                                                                  EQUINE MANAGEMENT
ANIMALS & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ANIMALS & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
                                                                    Working with animals can be an extremely fulfilling and rewarding career. From working in kennels and catteries to large exotic animal collections,                                                A career in the equine industry can be highly rewarding. We will prepare you for a successful career by providing you with the knowledge and
                                                                    rescue centres or sanctuaries, there is a wide range of careers available on successful completion of your course. With access to a range of animal                                                practical skills to thrive within the industry, whether that be working practically on a yard as a groom or a yard manager, supporting and running
                                                                    collections on our campuses you will gain the knowledge and practical training you need to pursue a career in this exciting industry.                                                              equestrian events, breeding and stud management, equine welfare officer, coaching and training or a whole range of other opportunities.

                                                                                          Study Full-time                                                             Study Full-time                                                                                                        Study Full-time                                                               Study Full-time
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                                                                     ANIMAL CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL 1                                                  ANIMAL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA LEVEL 3                                                                                     HORSE CARE LEVEL 1                                                            EQUINE MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3
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                                                                     Where: Bicton College, Duchy College Rosewarne and Duchy                     Where: Bicton College, Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy                                                                 Where: Duchy College Stoke Climsland                                          Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland
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                                                                     College Stoke Climsland   start your career now with an apprenticeship
                                                                                                                                                  College Stoke Climsland and Newquay
                                                                                                                                                                           start your career now with an apprenticeship                                                                            start your career now with an apprenticeship                                 start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        This one-year course introduces you to the equine industry and                You will learn the practical stable management skills that will
                                                                     Learn the basic skills to start your career working with animals.            During this two-year course you will study a wide range of topics                                                     develops your essential skills. You’ll be learning from experienced and       enable you to be a valuable employee in the future and have the
                                                                     You will study how to care for small mammals, birds and farm                 including: Animal behaviour and communication, animal biology,                                                        well qualified staff, who are there to give you the very best start to your   opportunity to ride and lunge a range of horses to develop your
                                                                     animals, handle and feed animals, clean their accommodation                  animal feeding and nutrition, animal health and husbandry,                                                            career. There are two options on the course, riding or non-riding. You’ll     skills. You will study a range of topics including nutrition, biology,
                                                                     and carry out basic health care.                                             animal welfare and breed development. The course includes 150                                                         be working on a range of different topics and units including: mucking        health, behaviour and welfare of horses. There are riding and
                                                                                                                                                  hours of work experience in your first year and a 315 hour                                                            out, rugs and rugging, tack and tacking up, feeding and watering,             non-riding options available. We encourage you to take the BHS
                                                                     Progression: Animal Care Certificate Level 2.                                industry placement in the second year.                                                                                health and safety, communication, handling horses and riding horses.          stages alongside your programme which look great on your CV
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and there’s also the option to take a coaching module to support
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Progression: Horse Care Level 2.
                                                                                                                                                  Progression: University study such as our wide range of degrees                                                                                                                                     those who would like to be instructors themselves in the future.
                                                                                                                                                  in animal management and zoology.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    career : edge                                                                                                                     Both Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland
                                           SCAN HERE WITH            ANIMAL CARE CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2                                                       Apprenticeship                                           career : now                                        HORSE CARE LEVEL 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      campuses are located in beautiful countryside and provide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      dedicated equestrian facilities, which include indoor and outdoor
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                                            ZAPPAR TO...             Where: Bicton College, Duchy College Rosewarne and Duchy                                                                                                                                           Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      schools, horse walkers and working yards stabling a range of                          ZAPPAR TO...
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                                                                     College Stoke Climsland                                                      ANIMAL CARE & WELFARE ASSISTANT
                                                                                                                                                  APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2  career : now                                                                                  During this one-year course you will learn a range of husbandry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Progression: University study such as our FdSc Equitation,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                     This one-year course will provide you with the basic knowledge                                                                                                                                     skills including feeding, horse health, lunging horses and
                                                                                                                                                  Where: Bicton College, Duchy College Rosewarne and Duchy                                                              exercising. You will also learn anatomy and physiology, tack and              Training & Behaviour at our Duchy College Stoke Climsland
                                                                     and experience of working with and caring for a range of
                                                                                                                                                  College Stoke Climsland                                                                                               equipment and environmental and land-based business studies.                  campus. Or employment in the industry.
                                                                     animals, including looking at their health and husbandry, control
                                                                     and restraint of animals and feeding requirements. You will also                                                                                                                                   Our Bicton campus offers a practical and hands-on work-based
                                        GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF        study optional units.                                                        You will develop and demonstrate competence in a range of areas                                                       learning option, ideal for those with more equine experience.                                                                                               GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE
                                         WHAT YOU’LL STUDY                                                                                        including: promoting and maintaining health and well-being; animal                                                    The technical qualification at Stoke Climsland is ideal for learners                                                                                            & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
                                                                     Progression: Animal Management Diploma Level 3.                              handling and grooming and delivering basic treatment.                                                                 who wish to progress through the academic qualifications, while
                                      TOUR OUR ROSEWARNE, STOKE                                                                                                                                                                                                         undertaking practical experience.                                                                                                                               VIEW ACCOMMODATION
                                    CLIMSLAND AND BICTON CAMPUSES                                                                                 Progression: Animal Management Diploma Level 3 or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ON CAMPUS
                                                                                                                                                  employment in the industry.                                                                                           Progression: Equine Management Level 3, an apprenticeship or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        employment in the industry.
                                       LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
                                             LOGAN ODY               CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: ZOOKEEPER, ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT, DOG GROOMER, ANIMAL TRAINER                                                                                                            CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: GROOM, COMPETITION YARD GROOM, RIDING INSTRUCTOR, HORSE BEHAVIOURIST.                                                                BRADLEY MOORE-TAYLOR
                                         PROGRAMME MANAGER                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         OWNER | GARLANDS FARM EQUESTRIAN
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                                                                       EQUINE MANAGEMENT                                                                                                                                        MARINE BIOLOGIST
ANIMALS & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

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                                                                       Apprenticeships allow you to work while gaining a nationally recognised qualification, so why not combine your love of horses with                       Located in the heart of one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world, with rocky shores, mudflats, maerl and seagrass beds,
                                                                       earning money. To enjoy a career in this industry you must have a passion for horses and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong                  and a coastline that supports internationally important marine wildlife, there really is no better place to turn your passion for the ocean into
                                                                       determination to succeed.                                                                                                                                a full-time career.

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                                                                        EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2
                                                                                                 qualifications + experience = a career headstart
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                                                                                                                                                    SENIOR EQUINE GROOM APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3
                                                                                                                                                                             qualifications + experience = a career headstart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 MARINE CONSERVATION DIPLOMA LEVEL 2                                         MARINE CONSERVATION DIPLOMA LEVEL 3
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          qualifications + experience = a career headstart
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                                                                        Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland                     Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland                      Where: Falmouth Marine School                                               Where: Falmouth Marine School
                                                                                                 start your career now with an apprenticeship                                start your career now with an apprenticeship

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          start your career now with an apprenticeship
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                        Apprenticeships allow you to work while gaining a nationally                This Level 3 apprenticeship will help you prepare for a more                 This one-year introductory course gives you a flavour of the different      This two year course focuses on the primary aspects of
                                                                        recognised qualification at the same time, so why not combine               supervisory role, which could include planning horses’ diet,                 avenues and aspects of biology, ecology and conservation that you           marine conservation and wildlife management, to give you the
                                                                        your love of horses with earning money? Over the course of 15-18            nutrition and health plans. During the course you will learn how to          may wish to specialise in. You will look at developing a multitude of       groundings to become a marine scientist. During the course you
                                                                        months, you will be working in paid employment within the equine            promote and maintain the health and well-being of horses, prepare            survey skills using flora and fauna to be able to complete records,         will gain insight and knowledge into surveying, data collection
                                                                        industry and you will spend one day every two weeks during term             horses for work, maintain their health and well-being during                 which will then give an indicator of environmental issues and the           and scientific writing, to progress you on to the next stage of
                                                                        time at college. You will study a wide range of subjects around             transportation and consider health and safety.                               management plans needed to support conservation.                            your scientific career. You will gain first-hand experience in
                                                                        the care of all different types of horses including safe working                                                                                                                                                                     marine biology, ecology and conservation – particularly in the
                                                                        practices, yard and field routines and duties, horse anatomy,                                                                                            Progression: Marine Biology & Ecology Diploma Level 3 or
                                                                                                                                                    Progression: University study such as our FdSc Equitation,                                                                                               field of animal welfare, conservation ecology and biology. The
                                                                        physiology and welfare, horse handling, care and appearance,                                                                                             Marine Conservation Diploma Level 3.
                                                                                                                                                    Training & Behaviour at our Duchy College Stoke Climsland                                                                                                programme of study will include field trips, industry visits and
                                                                        saddlery and equipment, travelling horses, non-ridden exercise as           campus. Or employment in the industry.                                                                                                                   the opportunity to study abroad to solidify your knowledge in this
                                                                        well as core behaviours such as team work and communication.                                                                                                                                                                         sector.
                                            SCAN HERE WITH              If you ride or do not ride, don’t worry, there are specialised routes                                                                                    MARINE BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY DIPLOMA LEVEL 3                                    Progression: University study such as The Cornwall College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SCAN HERE WITH
                                             ZAPPAR TO...               that you can take which include riding, non-riding, racing, breeding
                                                                        or driving.                                                                                                                                              Where: Falmouth Marine School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Group’s wide range of degree programmes or degree course at                         ZAPPAR TO...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             other universities.
                                                                        Both Bicton College and Duchy College Stoke Climsland campuses                                                                                           Working in marine biology and ecology offers some of the most
                                                                        are located in beautiful countryside and provide dedicated                                                                                               sought after career opportunities in the world. Whether it’s living
                                                                        equestrian facilities, which include indoor and outdoor schools and                                                                                      on tropical islands to dive and protect reefs or observing the
                                                                        working yards. Here you will have the opportunity to practice your                                                                                       movement of whales in the Arctic, this two-year course will teach
                                                                        skills in preparation for the end point practical assessments.                                                                                           you the systems and management of marine species, as well as
                                     GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE                                                                                                                                                                 conservation and protection techniques.                                                                                                                 GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE
                                         & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY            Progression: Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship Level 3 or                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
                                                                        employment in the industry.                                                                                                                              Progression: University study such as our FdSc Marine Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 or BSc (Hons) Applied Marine Zoology at our Newquay campus,                                                                                               LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
                                         VIEW ACCOMMODATION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       LUKE MARSH
                                              ON CAMPUS                                                                                                                                                                          or employment in the industry.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PROGRAMME MANAGER

                                        HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
                                        BRADLEY MOORE-TAYLOR            CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: GROOM, COMPETITION YARD GROOM, RIDING INSTRUCTOR, HORSE BEHAVIOURIST.                                                          CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: MARINE BIOLOGIST, CONSERVATIONIST, AQUACULTURE PROFESSIONAL, ENVIRONMENTALIST.                                                        LAUREN PESTANA
                                    OWNER | GARLANDS FARM EQUESTRIAN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    INTERNSHIP WITH THE SHARK PROJECT
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                                                                    VETERINARY NURSING                                                                                                                                     ZOOLOGY
ANIMALS & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ANIMALS & THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
                                                                    As a veterinary nurse you will provide support to sick and injured animals who are receiving treatment in a veterinary practice and provide            Zoos are no longer simply collections of animals for people to visit, they play a vital role in carrying out conservation work. Captive
                                                                    expert nursing care. You will help to educate owners on maintaining the health of their pets and carry out a range of medical treatments               breeding programmes, protecting endangered species, and inspiring the next generation to care and protect these animals, are all
                                                                    under veterinary supervision. Knowing that you have helped nurse animals back to full health is one of the most rewarding careers.                     essential tasks zoos carry out on a day-to-day basis and you could play a vital role in this important work.

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                                                                     ANIMAL NURSING ASSISTANTS CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2
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                                                                                                                                                VETERINARY NURSING DIPLOMA LEVEL 3
                                                                                                                                                                        qualifications + experience = a career headstart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ANIMAL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA LEVEL 3
                                                                                             career : edge
                                                                                             qualifications + experience = a career headstart
                                                                                                                                                                        career : now                                                                                                      career : edge
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                                                                     Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Rosewarne                          Where: Bicton College and Duchy College Rosewarne                           Where: Bicton College, Duchy College Rosewarne, Duchy College          and two days per week are spent there, with a further day on
                                                                                                                                                                        start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                                            career : now                                                                                                                                                                                  career : now
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   campus and a day of work experience at Dartmoor Zoo working
                                                                                             start your career now with an apprenticeship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Stoke Climsland and Newquay                                   start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                     During this one-year course you will learn the practical skills            During this two-and-a-half year course you will learn the                                                                                          alongside the zoo staff.
                                                                     and the underpinning knowledge for all aspects of work in                  operational requirements of a veterinary practice, veterinary               This course is perfect if you would like a career caring for animals
                                                                     an assisting role within a veterinary practice including animal            nursing duties, anatomy, physiology and genetics, animal health,            in a zoo-based setting. We work in partnership with Dartmoor           Our Newquay campus is situated next door to Newquay Zoo,
                                                                     handling and care, assisting with care and administrative duties in        wellbeing and husbandry, supporting the supply of veterinary                Zoological Park and Newquay Zoo to ensure you gain the                 where we have a dedicated classroom. We also have very close
                                                                     the veterinary environment. You will also undertake at least one           medicines, supporting veterinary anaesthesia and preoperative               practical, real-life experience that employers look for. During this   links with Blue Reef Aquarium where you will be able to develop
                                                                     day a week work experience in a veterinary practice.                       and post-operative nursing care.                                            course you will study a wide range of subjects including animal        your knowledge of aquatic animals. You will share your first year
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            nutrition, animal handling and safe working, health and welfare,       with the Animal Management Diploma and this is the qualification
                                                                                                                                                You will spend one day a week on campus and the remaining
                                                                     Progression: Veterinary Nursing Diploma Level 3.                                                                                                       husbandry of exotic species, animal biology, animal training,          you will receive on completion of your course.
                                                                                                                                                four days in the workplace with your employer. There will also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            behaviour, breeding, zoological collections and wildlife ecology.
                                                                                                                                                be occasional block weeks throughout the course. To study this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Progression: University study such as our FdSc Zoological
                                                                                                                                                course you must be in paid employment with a Royal College of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            There are one- and two-year options available with this pathway        Conservation, FdSc Animal Behaviour & Psychology, FdSc Animal
                                                                                                                                                Veterinary Surgeons approved training practice.
                                          SCAN HERE WITH                                                                                                                                                                    and we will work with you to decide which is best for you.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Our animal management centre at Duchy College Rosewarne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Husbandry & Welfare, FdSc Animal Health and Management or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   BSc (Hons) Applied Zoology & Conservation.
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                                           ZAPPAR TO...                                                                                         Our veterinary nursing teaching areas are designed to simulate
                                                                                                                                                a veterinary practice. We have a radiography room, laboratory,              provides dedicated facilities for working with a range of animals,                                                                                ZAPPAR TO...
                                                                                                                                                kennel area and operating theatre. We have many pieces of                   including exotic species and zoo animals. At Duchy College Stoke
                                                                                                                                                equipment that you would expect to find in a veterinary practice            Climsland there are strong links with Dartmoor Zoological Park
                                                                                                                                                such as microscopes, anaesthetic machines, operating tables and
                                                                                                                                                a large variety of surgical instruments. We also have a range of
                                                                                                                                                mannequins, from life-size Labradors to not so life-size ponies
                                                                                                                                                and with working farms and equestrian centres you will also have
                                    GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE                                                                                 access to animals seen in large animal practices. Our Rosewarne                                                                                                                                                        GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE
                                        & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY                                                                                     facilities are the only ones of their kind in the county.                                                                                                                                                                     YOU WILL STUDY

                                      LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS                                                                                    Progression: Professional registration as a veterinary nurse.                                                                                                                                                           LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT
                                            CLAIRE KENT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     YOU WILL STUDY
                                        PROGRAMME MANAGER

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                                       TONI COBBETT | HEAD NURSE     CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: VETERINARY NURSE, PET NUTRITIONIST, PET BEHAVIOURIST, VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPIST.                                            CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: ZOOKEEPER, ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT, ANIMAL TECHNICIAN.
                                     ST CLEMENT VETERINARY CLINIC
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                                                                         BUSINESS                                                                                                                                                 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
                                                                         Want to start your own business? Make your ideas happen? Create exciting advertising campaigns? Learn how to manage a team of                            Today more than 1.5 million people are working within the digital sector, or in digital tech roles in the UK. The number of digital tech
                                                                         professionals? You can start developing your career in this sector by studying a business qualification.                                                 jobs across the UK has grown at more than twice the rate of non-digital tech sectors, and Cornwall is one of the UK’s growth centres for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  digital tech.

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                                                                          BUSINESS DIPLOMA LEVEL 2
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                                                                                                                                                     CUSTOMER SERVICE PRACTITIONER
                                                                                                                                                                               qualifications + experience = a career headstart
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ICT SYSTEMS & PRINCIPLES FOR IT PROFESSIONALS                                SKILLS FOR DIGITAL PROFESSIONALS SUITE LEVEL 3
                                                                                                  career : edge
                                                                                                  qualifications + experience = a career headstart
                                                                                                                                                                      career
                                                                                                                                                     APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 2 : now                                                  DIPLOMA LEVEL 2  career : edge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             qualifications + experience = a career headstart
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         qualifications + experience = a career headstart

                                                                          Where: St Austell                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Where: St Austell
                                                                                                                                                                               start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                                                   career : now                                                                                                                                              career : now                                                                  career : now
                                                                                                  start your career now with an apprenticeship
                                                                                                                                                     Where: St Austell                                                             Where: St Austell         start your career now with an apprenticeship                                start your career now with an apprenticeship

                                                                          This two-year course will give you the foundation of knowledge                                                                                                                                                                        The digital world today comprises many varied roles in software
                                                                          you need for a career in business. It will provide you with an             This apprenticeship gives you the chance to choose and tailor your            This one-year hands on, practical course will help you gain real             development, website creation and administration as well as
                                                                          understanding of how marketing, human resources, accounts,                 training to the job role of your dreams, leading to potential careers         industry skills. Workshop skills for the PC technician and web coding        hardware and network infrastructure opportunities. This course
                                                                          operations, sales, project teams, management teams, directors              in business, marketing, sales, customer service or HR. With a focus           make up most of this course and you’ll be spending your time in our          encompasses these roles so that you might best find out where
                                                                          and customer service interlink to achieve business aims and                on developing essential customer service skills at its core you will          digital tech suites and our very own PC clinic, where you’ll be fixing       your skills, talents and interests lie. The main qualification is the
                                                                          objectives. This course involves research for assignments, guest           spend time at college (usually one day per week) learning skills and          and coding all the time. You will learn how to assemble, set-up,             Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in IT in which you can study
                                                                          speakers, lectures, group work and discussions and, where                  theory to help you in the workplace.                                          test and repair PCs. You will install operating systems and other            HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C and Java, among other languages,
                                                                          possible, visits.                                                                                                                                        software, test it and configure it. You will code websites by hand and       which are combined to produce websites and mobile applications.
                                                                                                                                                     Progression: Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3.                  by using helpful tools. As part of this course you will also be involved     With this toolset you can do almost anything. You’ll also learn
                                                                          Progression: Business Diploma Level 3.                                                                                                                   in working with external organisations to get some experience of             how computers work and how to maintain and repair them. You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   how they work and what a job in the digital world might be like.             will gain insight into how networks operate and learn how to set
                                                                          BUSINESS DIPLOMA LEVEL 3                                                   BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 3
                                             SCAN HERE WITH                                                                                                                                                                        Progression: Skills for Digital Professionals Suite Diploma Level 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                them up, secure and monitor their performance. This course is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ideal if you like anything from social media and e-commerce, to                   SCAN HERE WITH
                                              ZAPPAR TO...                Where: St Austell                                                          Where: St Austell                                                             or an apprenticeship.                                                        building computers, gaming and local area networks. In addition                    ZAPPAR TO...
                                                                                                                                                     If you are efficient and enjoy organising people and resources,                                                                                            you will also broaden your horizons by: Undertaking embedded
                                                                          This two-year course will provide you with essential knowledge                                                                                                                                                                        work experience run by our local business partners, hearing from
                                                                          of how Cornwall and the UK environment impacts upon how a                  this is a great apprenticeship for you to start your career. This
                                                                                                                                                     apprenticeship supports a variety of administrative roles in any                                                                                           local guest speakers, undertaking industry visits, participating
                                                                          business plans and operates to ensure its success. It will enable                                                                                        INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA LEVEL 3                                       in teambuilding and confidence building activities, gaining the
                                                                          you to acquire vital skills and the critical awareness necessary           industry e.g. executive assistants, secretaries, administration
                                                                                                                                                     assistants, data entry clerks and office juniors. This course consists                                                                                     opportunity to undertake free additional learning courses from our
                                                                          for managing teams and creating value for a business, whilst                                                                                             Where: Camborne                                                              Cisco Academy.
                                                                          preparing you for your career.                                             of six mandatory units and a range of optional units to suit your job
                                      GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE                                                                                    role. Delivery will consist of class-based and work based learning.           Gain the skills required for a career in the IT industry in a wide           Progression: University study such as our FdSc Computing,                   GET A VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHERE
                                          & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY             Progression: University study, an apprenticeship or employment                                                                                           range of disciplines.                                                                                                                                        & WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
                                                                                                                                                     Progression: A higher level apprenticeship, university study or                                                                                            Networking & Software Development at our Camborne campus, an
                                                                          in the industry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      apprenticeship or employment in the industry.
                                                                                                                                                     employment in the industry.                                                   Progression: University study such as our FdSc Computing,
                                         HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI                                                                                                                                                                      Networking & Software Development at our Camborne campus,                                                                                                  HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
                                              NICHOLA SMITH                                                                                          The AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 is also                                                                                                The Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 is also                          BEN EDDY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   an apprenticeship or employment in the industry.
                                    BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICE                                                                               available please see website for details.                                                                                                                  available please see website for details.                                   IT TECHNICAL GRADUATE | BOEING
                                          SUMMERCOURT ACADEMY
                                                                          CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PERSONAL ASSISTANT, BUSINESS SUPPORT STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS.                                               CAREERS IN THIS INDUSTRY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, SOFTWARE SUPPORT, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, IT TECHNICIAN.

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