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HIGHER EDUCATION
AND ADULT COURSES
GUIDE 2019
AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OF
DEGREES PROFESSIONAL COURSES
HIGHER EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIPSWWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 3 WELCOME WE WORK WITH: A QUALIFICATION WITH US COULD BE THE START OF AN EXCITING NEW CAREER, OR THE CHANCE TO IMPROVE THE ONE YOU ALREADY HAVE. HIGHER EDUCATION A Degree from University Centre Farnborough will enable you to progress to a career with greater confidence in your skills and knowledge, or continue studying on another course. Our Degrees are awarded by the prestigious University of Surrey, one of the UK’s strongest professional, scientific and technological universities. PROFESSIONAL COURSES Our Professional Courses offer industry-standard qualifications that reflect the needs of a modern organisation. These courses appeal to those working in a professional environment where up-to-date knowledge and training can help progression into new positions, increase your network and develop you to reach your full potential in the workplace. APPRENTICESHIPS A wide range of Apprenticeships are available to launch your new career, or take your current position further. A large number of our students complete their programmes after working with their current employer to find a work-based route into a new qualification. ACCESS FOR ALL We value the work and life experiences that students from all backgrounds bring to our courses. This is why we offer places based not only on formal qualifications, but also on individual merit and the ability to develop. View full course information and student stories at www.farn-ct.ac.uk
4 PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME
A QUALIFICATION
“ GAINED WITH US
REPRESENTS A
REAL INVESTMENT
IN YOUR FUTURE.
”WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 5
PRINCIPAL’S CONTENTS
WELCOME CLASSROOM CULTURE 6
WHO WE WORK WITH 8
FEES AND FUNDING 10
WELCOME TO OUR UNIVERSITY ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA 12
APPRENTICESHIPS 14
CENTRE AND PART-TIME STUDENT SUPPORT 16
COURSE GUIDE. BOOKWORMS NURSERY 16
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 17
I am delighted you are considering studying with us and ACCOUNTING 22
hope you are excited to explore all of the opportunities BUSINESS 20
that come with a new qualification and skill set.
COMPUTING AND IT 26
A qualification gained with us represents a real CONSTRUCTION 30
investment in your future. What you will therefore COUNSELLING 32
discover in this guide is that our programmes are CRIMINOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
focused on strengthening your career prospects.
EARLY YEARS 34
Whether that career begins straight after a course
with us, or after progression to another course, our EDUCATION & TEACHER TRAINING 38
qualifications are developed with industry experienced ENGINEERING 42
lecturers to ensure you are well equipped with the ENGLISH LITERATURE JOINT HONOURS 54
skills you need to go far and achieve your goals. ESOL 56
We are dedicated to providing excellent learning
FILM PRODUCTION 58
environments and courses, which have a strong record FLORISTY 45
for helping students reach their goals - as you will GCSEs 57
see throughout this guide. By working with partner GRAPHIC DESIGN 46
organisations, including the University of Surrey,
HAIR & BEAUTY 48
University of Greenwich and professional bodies, we
are able to offer a wide range of qualifications that can HEALTHCARE 50
help you at different stages in your career – whether HISTORY JOINT HONOURS 54
you are just starting out or expanding existing skills. HOSPITALITY & CATERING 52
HUMAN RESOURCES 23
Students tell us they choose to study with us because
of our commitment to providing high quality teaching. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 24
This includes our classroom-based learning which MARKETING 23
allows for a more independent and personalised MEDIA PRODUCTION 58
experience than that of a large university. PHOTOGRAPHY 62
PSYCHOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
I hope very much that you will choose to study one of
our courses. I look forward to welcoming you to your SCIENCE 64
new institution and celebrating your achievements SOCIOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
on graduation. SPORT SCIENCE 66
ONLINE ATTENDANCE 68
VIRGINIA BARRETT
PRINCIPAL HOW TO APPLY 69
OTHER INFO & HOW TO FIND US 706 CLASSROOM CULTURE
CLASSROOM
CULTURE
Because we don’t use lecture theatres
as teaching spaces, your classes here
will feel more personal and with plenty
of opportunities to ask questions,
receive feedback and get to know your
lecturers and classmates. Specialist UNIVERSITY CENTRE
facilities are used for certain courses BUILDING
and all students have access to the
new University Centre building - home
to our library, Starbucks and small
teaching spaces.
MEDIA STUDIOSWWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 7
DESIGN STUDIOS
AEROSPACE AND
AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY
THE GALLERY RESTAURANT
GYM8 WHO WE WORK WITH
WHO WE
WORK WITH
WE ARE PROUD TO WORK IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH A RANGE
OF CAREFULLY SELECTED
INSTITUTIONS TO OFFER YOU
HIGH QUALITY TEACHING AND
QUALIFICATIONS.
Our degrees are awarded by the University of Surrey,
a leading UK university based in Guildford with a
reputation for outstanding teaching and student
satisfaction.
The University of Surrey is one of the UK’s strongest
professional, scientific and technological universities,
and has a world-class research profile. In 2017, the
University was awarded ‘Gold’ in the UK’s Teaching
Excellence Framework, showing that the University’s
consistently outstanding teaching is of the highest
quality in the UK.
The research and innovation at the University of Surrey
is solving global challenges and improving the world
we live in. The University has an excellent reputation in
health, medicine, space, the environment and in mobile
communications.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 9 The University of Greenwich is one of the most respected universities in London and Kent, with a tradition in education which dates back more than 125 years. With campuses that are among the most celebrated in the world, they are the academic home to a diverse and talented community of nearly 37,000 students. Almost a quarter are postgraduate and a significant number study overseas. While they proudly serve our local communities, the university has an increasingly international outlook, sitting at the centre of a network of prestigious partners and clients. Research is thriving, with much of their work world-leading. They believe in making a difference to people’s lives and in finding solutions to local and global problems. With a wide range of degree programmes, they are also proud of their reputation for teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the staff are recognised for academic achievements and contributions to society. Our HNC and HND qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education authorities around the world as the principal technical professional qualification at Levels 4 and 5. Developed in conjunction with employers, students, and professional bodies, BTEC Higher Nationals offer students real experience, opportunities and comprehensive qualifications that will benefit their chosen career. OUR PROFESSIONAL COURSES ARE PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH:
10 FEES AND FUNDING
FEES AND
FUNDING A CASH BURSARY
OF UP TO £2000
IS AVAILABLE TO
MANY ELIGIBLE
TUITION FEES ARE PAYABLE
STUDENTS AT
FOR OUR COURSES. UNIVERSITY CENTRE
There are many ways to pay for the costs of a course, FARNBOROUGH.
and the government offers loans that make education
accessible to those who thought it was out of reach.
More information can be found at
With broader career options, a choice of graduate
www.farn-ct.ac.uk
training programmes and the opportunity to earn
more, the costs of studying can be an investment
Remember, our Fast-track Degrees
worth making.
offer a faster, more affordable route
to a degree by saving one year’s
worth of fees.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 11
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT FINANCE
There are no upfront fees to be paid when taking This government loan is for students starting their first
advantage of a government loan and repayments only degree or higher education course:
start once you’re earning over £25,000.
Helps pay tuition fees and living costs
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Extra money might be available if you’re on a low
DIPLOMAS income, disabled or have children
The government’s Advanced Learner Loan could cover No upper age limit
the costs of the Diploma. The remaining balance on
You don’t start repaying until you earn more than
this loan will be written off once you go on to complete
£25,000 per year
an eligible higher education course.
Apply online
PROFESSIONAL AND ADULT LEARNER
COURSES LOAN REPAYMENTS
Fees vary from course to course and can be found on our With a government loan, repayments are relative to
website, along with any assessment or registration costs. your income and only payable when you graduate and
The government’s Advanced Learner Loan could cover earn over £25,000 per year.
your costs and there are lots of ways to receive free or
discounted fees, for example if you are in receipt of certain YOUR INCOME PER YEAR MONTHLY REPAYMENTS
benefits. Call us on 01252 405555 to discuss your options. £25,000 and under £0
£30,000 £37
APPRENTICESHIPS
£35,000 £75
As an Apprentice you will receive a salary from your
Subject to inflation and changes from the government
employer which varies depending on the company and
Source: www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/what-you-pay
level of Apprenticeship. Remember – Higher Level
Apprenticeships give you access to university-level
qualifications without tuitions fees. USEFUL LINKS
How to apply for Student Finance
www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
Y N
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£
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www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
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Advanced Learner Loan Overview
www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/overview
PA
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L AT
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION
For students aged 19+, an Advanced Learner ABOUT FUNDING?
Loan can open doors to many courses:
Telephone 01252 405555
Eligibility doesn’t depend on your income Email info@farn-ct.ac.uk
There are no credit checks www.farn-ct.ac.uk/funding
You don’t start repaying until you earn more
than £25,000 per year MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
Financial help with childcare and other costs It’s important to consider your own circumstances and
can be applied for through Bursary Fund look into all options before choosing to take out a loan.
Visit the Money Advice Service at
Apply online
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk for impartial advice.
The information given on this page was correct in June
Advanced Learner Loan
2018 and is subject to change in subsequent years.12 ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMA
Your choice of diplomas and just some of the careers
you could start after further training:
NOT BEEN TO COLLEGE?
DISCOVER ANOTHER ROUTE INTO ALLIED HEALTH ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES: PROFESSIONS SCIENCE
Midwifery Aeronautical Engineering
ACCESS Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Electrical & Electronics
Engineering
TO HIGHER ART, DESIGN &
PHOTOGRAPHY
Manufacturing
Engineering
EDUCATION
Mechanical Engineering
Graphic Design
Photography HUMANITIES
DIPLOMA Professional Artistry
The Arts
Journalism
Teaching
BUSINESS
Business Management
LAW
Economics
Human Resources
Marketing
If you missed out on a formal qualification at college, Local Government
an Access to Higher Education Diploma can provide Police Force
you with a route to university-level courses (Higher BUSINESS WITH
Education) faster than you might think. JOURNALISM SCIENCE
Business Management Biomedical Science
Course lasts just one year, taught over three days
Journalism Nutrition and Dietetics
per week
Marketing Physiotherapy
Hundreds of former students have gone on to university
CHILDHOOD SOCIAL SCIENCES
Improves your confidence, refreshes your skills and STUDIES Criminology
unlocks new ones Early Years Practitioner Psychology
Early Years Education Social Work
No upfront tuition fees with an Advanced Learner Loan
Education Welfare Officer
SOCIAL WORK
COMPUTING Healthcare Settings
Networking Local Authorities
Software Engineering Social Worker
Web Development
ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS ARE
WRITTEN OFF WHEN YOU COMPLETE AN SPORT SCIENCE
ELIGIBLE HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE CONSTRUCTION Coaching and Teaching
Construction Management Professional Athlete
WANT MORE EXPERIENCE OF Sports Therapist
STUDYING FIRST?
We have two Return to Study courses which will bring
your skills up to speed before applying to an Access
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
to Higher Education course. Our entry-level course is You’ll need a GCSE in English at grade C or above. For
taught over two days per week, while the intermediate Construction, Engineering and Science you’ll also need
course is taught over 2.5 days per week. a GCSE in Maths at grade C or above.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 13
“
THE FLEXIBILITY
IN LESSON TIMES
MEANT I COULD
BALANCE MY
WORK AND MY
COLLEGE LIFE.
”
DAVYORK
I STUDIED: ACCESS TO HIGHER
EDUCATION (SCIENCE)
I’M NOW: STARTING A
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE DEGREE
AT COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
I wanted to get into university and the Access
course was the best route to get me there.
The fact that the course is mainly assessed by
doing coursework also relieved some of the
pressure, although some of the course is also
assessed by doing exams.
The flexibility in lesson times meant I could
balance my work and my college life. I
found the teachers very friendly and they
went the extra mile when I needed help.
Having finished the course, I am now looking
forward to going to Coventry University this
September to study Biomedical sciences.14 APPRENTICESHIPS
EARN WHILE
YOU LEARN
WITH AN
APPRENTICESHIP
APPRENTICESHIPS ARE REAL JOBS THAT FOLLOW A TRAINING
FRAMEWORK, SO YOU EARN WHILE YOU LEARN AND FINISH
WITH A VALUABLE TRAINING EXPERIENCE.
Look out for our Apprenticeships throughout this guide and search for vacancies at
WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK/MYAPPRENTICESHIP
Once you’ve found something to apply for, contact our team on
01252 407299
to find out how to get your new career off to a running start!
KEY FACTS
Apprenticeships take between one and four years
to complete
Anyone over the age of 16 can apply
They start throughout the year
You can study up to degree-level
You’ll achieve a nationally-
recognised qualificationWWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 15
EMILY
I’M A: MOTOR VEHICLE
APPRENTICE
I WORK FOR: FORD
I’LL BE LOOKING TO TRAIN AS
“
GETTING STUCK A MASTER OR TRANSMISSION
TECHNICIAN
IN AND WORKING
ON PROBLEMS When I’m in the garage with my mentor I’m
ON CARS IS actually doing the work and I learn easier
this way. Getting stuck in and working on
WHAT MADE ME problems on cars is what made me really
REALLY LOVE THE love the apprenticeship.
APPRENTICESHIP.
”
My teacher is fantastic and sits with me
if I have any problems and answers all of
my questions. Even if he doesn’t know the
answer straight away he’ll look into this for
me. He gives me a lot of support.16 STUDENT SUPPORT, BOOKWORMS NURSERY &
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STUDENT BOOKWORMS
SUPPORT NURSERY
Our fun and friendly on-site
WE AIM TO HELP YOU nursery is very popular and
has helped many students
WITH ANY PROBLEMS YOU balance their childcare and
ENCOUNTER AND MAKE SURE study needs.
YOU KNOW WHAT SUPPORT IS Our aim is to provide a broad
and balanced curriculum for
AVAILABLE TO YOU. children aged three months
and older, meeting the individual
needs of your child through our
CAREERS ADVICE fully qualified and enthusiastic
Our Careers Team is available for careers information, staff.
advice and guidance. You can access one-to-
one interviews, drop-in sessions and a wealth of The Nursery includes a:
information to make sure you have the right skills and
knowledge for your chosen profession. Baby unit
ACADEMIC SUPPORT Toddler room
Our Skills Development Centre can help you to study Pre-school room
in the best way for your needs. The team can help you
improve on skills such as organisation, assignment
Outdoor play area
writing, essays, report writing and Mathematics.
DISABILITY SUPPORT For more information or to arrange a visit, email
We’ll take all reasonable steps to ensure barriers bookworms@farn-ct.ac.uk or call 01252 407080.
between students and academic achievements are
removed, and that all students feel included. www.farn-ct.ac.uk/bookworms
If you have any questions about support with
disabilities or learning difficulties, please contact us
via email at elizabeth.wilson@farn-ct.ac.uk or call
01252 407344. Visit www.farn-ct.ac.uk/SEND for
more information.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
A free, confidential counselling service is available
on-site to help you with personal or emotional issues
of all kinds. Our Student Health Advisor can provide
general help to all students as well.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 17
ENTRY RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
If you have gained higher education qualifications
or experience elsewhere, we are happy to consider
applications for entry to the later stages of a course.
PROFESSIONAL AND
FOR DEGREES AND HIGHER PART TIME
EDUCATION
Entry Requirements for Professional and Part-time
Courses vary from programme to programme. Search
Higher Education is an option for all. Our typical entry
for your course at www.farn-ct.ac.uk for full details or
requirements are measured in terms of the UCAS Tariff.
call us on 01252 405555.
This is based on grades from post-16 qualifications, but
we welcome students from all backgrounds to apply.
This is because we value the work and life experiences
students bring to our courses.
Examples of students’ backgrounds could include:
A Levels
Access to Higher Education Diploma
International Baccalaureate
Level 3 BTEC/OCR Diploma
Professional or specialist qualifications
Relevant work experience as a mature applicant
TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Honours Degrees:
72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
Bachelor’s Fast-track Joint Honours Degrees:
72 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
Foundation Degrees:
48 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)
Top-up Degrees:
Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification
HNC & HNDs:
48 UCAS points from relevant subject(s)18 NEW FACILITIES
MULTI-MILLION
INVESTMENT
IN FACILITIES
We have continued to develop our facilities at University
Centre Farnborough by providing our students with
even greater access to bright, dynamic working spaces.
Our University Centre building was officially opened by
His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent in November of
2017. Featuring a new library, Starbucks coffee shop,
seminar rooms and internet-café style seating areas,
the facility is a great area to study or socialise in.
Students are also benefiting from our refurbished
University Centre Study Centre. This provides a quieter
area to work in with seminar rooms, laptop-friendly
seating and IT facilities.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 19
FREE
COURSES
OUR COURSES
Some of our courses are free of
charge to those who are eligible -
visit www.farn-ct.ac.uk to find
out more
ACCOUNTING 22
BUSINESS 20
COMPUTING AND IT 26
CONSTRUCTION 30
COUNSELLING 32
CRIMINOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
EARLY YEARS 34
EDUCATION & TEACHER TRAINING 38
ENGINEERING 42
ENGLISH LITERATURE JOINT HONOURS 54
ESOL 56
FILM PRODUCTION 58
FLORISTY 45
GCSEs 57
GRAPHIC DESIGN 46
HAIR & BEAUTY 48
WANT TO APPLY?
HEALTHCARE 50
HISTORY JOINT HONOURS 54
Visit our website to make
your application online at HOSPITALITY & CATERING 52
www.farn-ct.ac.uk. You can also HUMAN RESOURCES 23
apply for our Degrees via
www.ucas.com. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 24
MARKETING 23
? MEDIA PRODUCTION 58
ANY QUESTIONS? PHOTOGRAPHY 62
PSYCHOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
SCIENCE 64
We are happy to help you with any
questions you have. Please contact SOCIOLOGY JOINT HONOURS 54
our Admissions Office on
01252 407028 or by emailing SPORT SCIENCE 66
admissions@farn-ct.ac.uk. For our latest courses, full entry requirements and
information visit www.farn-ct.ac.uk20 BUSINESS
BUSINESS
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Opportunities for Management careers
COURSES AVAILABLE
exist in the private, public and voluntary
BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
sectors. You could explore industries
2 years full-time FAST-TRACK such as construction, fashion, grocery,
Awarded by the University of Surrey health, retail, utilities and more,
all of which employ managers who
understand systems, operational issues
and efficiency.
Our Degree equips you with the expertise to understand
the changing world of Business by looking at Marketing,
Human Resource Management, Business Technology,
COMPLETE A FULL Business Operations, Project Management and more.
HONOURS BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT DEGREE STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
IN JUST 2 YEARS
Our small classroom-based lectures allow you to
develop with individual support from lecturers, while the
critical and analytical skills you learn are highly valued
by employers and transferable to a range of industries.WWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 21
ESME
I STUDIED: BA HONS BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
I’M NOW: WORKING AS A LEGACY
DEBT CLAIM SPECIALIST
I like the fact that the University Centre is
close to where I live. You’re in a class with a
small number of students and therefore get
the time you need with lecturers. Everybody
is really close and it feels like a family when
you’re in the class together.
“
What appealed to me the
most about Farnborough is
that it’s such a friendly and
welcoming environment.
”
The course is fantastic - it’s very fun and
challenges you in a lot of ways. It covers a
much broader range of subjects rather than
limiting yourself to just one. I really enjoyed
the Marketing modules.
If you have any problems, be it emotional,
family, or anything else, there would always
be someone to talk to. The teachers are
there to go through assignments with you
and it was very clear how to obtain the grade
you want to get.
Since finishing my degree I have gone on to
progress in my career. I work at Enterprise VISIT US FIND OUT
Rent-a-Car and I am now a Legacy Debt Open Events are MORE
Claim Specialist. I speak to customers all held throughout the View full course
the time, do mini projects for the business, year – visit www. details and apply
go out to other companies representing the farn-ct.ac.uk/events online at
brand - I’m fully putting my degree to use! to plan your visit. www.farn-ct.ac.uk/he22 BUSINESS
PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
Our Professional Business Courses are taught by staff who are highly qualified, industry-
experienced, flexible in their teaching approach and aware of the needs of students.
ACCOUNTING
We offer accounting qualifications from professional
bodies AAT and CIMA, taught part time at the College.
These qualifications will enhance both your career
Most accounting qualifications train people for private
prospects and performance within your current role.
practice, working on external audit and tax issues.
Apprenticeships also provide a great way to begin a
CIMA prepares you for a career in business. It teaches
career in accounting and offer the chance to learn
skills for strategic advice, managing risk and making
amongst experienced colleagues.
key decisions.
www.cimaglobal.com
COURSES AVAILABLE
The AAT accounting qualification will start you on the
CIMA DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING -
path to a successful accounting and finance career.
OPERATIONAL LEVEL
Recognised by leading employers in the UK and around
ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT
the world, this is the perfect qualification whether you
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
are starting out, already working in finance, or looking
to gain the skills to change career. FINANCIAL REPORTING AND TAXATION
www.aat.org.uk
COURSES AVAILABLE
LEVEL 1 ACCESS TO BOOKKEEPING
LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING
LEVEL 3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
LEVEL 4 PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
Y N
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£
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many courses can be covered
by a government loan.
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Advanced Learner LoanWWW.FARN-CT.AC.UK | 01252 405555 23
MARKETING HUMAN RESOURCES
The CIM Professional Marketing programme aims to Our CIPD courses focus on the management and
provide the marketer with the knowledge, skills and development of people. CIPD is the professional body
understanding to be able to work and progress their for HR and people development, with membership
career in the business workplace. The CIM’s marketing that provides you with support during your studies and
qualifications – along with extensive membership opportunities to grow and develop via a network of people
benefits – are designed to support you, develop your focused on HR. Its 140,000 members worldwide includes
knowledge, and increase your network. The course those working in HR, learning and development, people
has two start dates in the year, so you can start sooner management and consulting across private businesses
than you might think. and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors.
www.cim.co.uk www.cipd.co.uk
COURSES AVAILABLE COURSES AVAILABLE
The Certificate in Professional Marketing is achieved LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN HR PRACTICE
through success in three modules:
LEVEL 5 INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA IN HR MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
LEVEL 7 COURSES
You can take any one of these modules to gain an Award.
Plus a choice of:
You need four modules to gain a Certificate and eight
modules to gain a Diploma, including all of the four core
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, or
modules. We recommend taking a maximum of four
DIGITAL MARKETING modules per year.
ADVANCED AWARD IN HR MANAGEMENT IN CONTEXT
A CIM Award is achieved through success in one
(CORE)
module.
ADVANCED AWARD IN EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
ADVANCED AWARD IN INVESTIGATING A BUSINESS
ISSUE (CORE)
ADVANCED AWARD IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
ADVANCED AWARD IN DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP (CORE)
ADVANCED AWARD IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
ADVANCED AWARD IN LEADING, MANAGING AND
FIND OUT CONTACT US DEVELOPING PEOPLE (CORE)
MORE Our team is here to
help you. Telephone ADVANCED AWARD IN RESOURCING AND TALENT
View full course
01252 405555 MANAGEMENT
details and apply
online at for advice.
www.farn-ct.ac.uk24 BUSINESS
SHORT COURSES
ILM courses provide you with ideal training if you work in
Management but have no formal training, or are looking
to move up to the next level of management. These short
courses take place over 15 or 30 weeks. Awards involve APPRENTICESHIPS AND
one day study in college plus with some from home.
WORK-BASED COURSES:
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
ILM LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATION
ILM LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP AND ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD IN
MANAGEMENT BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD IN HR
ILM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND
CONSULTANT/ PARTNER
MANAGEMENT
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP: HUMAN RESOURCES
ILM LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP AND
SUPPORT
MANAGEMENT
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP: ASSOCIATE PROJECT
MANAGER
1 DAY COURSES
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP: TEAM LEADER/
ILM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND
SUPERVISOR
MANAGEMENT (MANAGING TEAMS)
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP: OPERATIONAL/
ILM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER
MANAGEMENT (RECRUITMENT)
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
ILM LEVEL 3 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PRACTITIONER
MANAGEMENT (PROBLEM SOLVING)
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
ILM LEVEL 5 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND INVESTMENT OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
MANAGEMENT (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
ILM LEVEL 5 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING / TAXATION
MANAGEMENT (BUDGETS AND FINANCE) TECHNICIAN
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BUSINESS our Hampshire Business School. This is the birthplace for
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SCHOOL local and international businesses.26 COMPUTING AND IT
COMPUTING AND IT
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Careers in IT suit those who love to
COURSES AVAILABLE
work with technology, enjoy updating
HNC COMPUTING
their knowledge and want broad career
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time options.
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in Computing.
BSC (HONS) COMPUTING (TOP-UP)
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Our HNC and HND courses are industry-recognised
qualifications that prepare you for employment in the
IT and Computing industry. You can also progress to a
Professional Development Qualification or qualifications
offered by Cisco. As a successful HND student, you will
have the opportunity to continue studying and gain a
degree awarded by the University of Surrey after a
one-year Honours Degree Top-up.
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SOPHIA
I STUDIED: BSC HONS
COMPUTING
I’M NOW: A SOFTWARE
ENGINEER
I was in the Army and got medically discharged.
When I left, I went back to college for a year and
during that time I decided what I wanted to do.
The course was very insightful. I was a late
starter and didn’t have much experience. I was a
bit scared not knowing anything but I got a lot of
support and help which I’m really grateful for.
“
Being in a small group and
having the communication and
relationship with the lecturers
”
is great.
You can ask them any question and they will
point you in the right direction.
I really enjoyed the networking module as it was
hands-on. I also liked web development – you
see a lot of websites and wonder how they’re
made. When you can actually do it yourself it’s
fun and not as hard as you might think.
I’m happy I chose to study here, as I feel if I went
to a bigger university I might’ve got lost in the
crowd and not received as much support as I
did here.
I’m now a Graduate Software Engineer at
Viasat UK. Most of the information covered in
the degree I am using now. I was exposed to so
many different components as part of the course
and in my role I find that everything applies.28 COMPUTING AND IT
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Our Apprenticeships give you a range of levels to progress through, providing you with the
opportunity to learn from professionals in the workplace while earning a salary. Our short
courses range from introductory courses that teach practical skills for use at home or in
the workplace, to our CISCO courses that can help kick-start a career.
CISCO COURSES
APPRENTICESHIPS AND
WORK-BASED COURSES:
CISCO CCNA INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP: INFRASTRUCTURE (ROUTING AND SWITCHING)
TECHNICIAN
CISCO CCNA ESSENTIALS (ROUTING AND SWITCHING)
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP: NETWORK ENGINEER CISCO CCNA SCALING NETWORKS (ROUTING AND
SWITCHING)
CISCO CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING
(CONNECTING NETWORKS)
SHORT COURSES
These courses offer useful, easily understood
information that you can benefit from straight away.
There are start dates throughout the year, simply
search for the course at www.farn-ct.ac.uk to book
a place.
HOW TO MAKE A SPREADSHEET WORK FOR YOU
One evening per week for three weeks
HOW TO BUILD A SIMPLE BUT PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE
One evening per week for three weeks
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THE Our Degree and Higher Education courses are
designed with our Access to Higher Education, A Level
PERFECT and BTEC Vocational courses in mind. This is why many
of our students choose to stay with us for their
COMBINATION university-level course.30 CONSTRUCTION
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Develop your career in Construction
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Management.
HNC IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT The Higher National Certificate in Construction and
ENVIRONMENT (CONSTRUCTION) the Built Environment has been developed to focus
1 year full-time (2 days per week) or 2 years on equipping you with the knowledge, understanding
part-time (1 day per week) and skills needed to succeed in employment in the
Awarded by Pearson Construction industry.
HND IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT If you are currently employed in a related field, the HNC
ENVIRONMENT (CONSTRUCTION – MANAGEMENT) provides an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time skills while combining work and study.
Awarded by Pearson
After successfully completing the course, you may
go onto a wide and varied range of Construction
career pathways. You could also study towards the
Higher National Diploma (HND) and on to a Degree in
Construction Management at another institution.
STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
Our supportive environment for learning will give
you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you
with individual attention whilst studying. Assessment
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PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
These Apprenticeships make use of our purpose-built Construction facilities at Aldershot
College, where students are offered a high-quality facility to learn and practice in.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND
WORK-BASED COURSES:
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD IN
BRICKLAYING
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN SITE SUPERVISION
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN CARPENTRY
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN CARPENTRY
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
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COLLEGE32 COUNSELLING
COMING
SOON
COUNSELLING A Fast-Track BA (Hons) in Therapeutic
Counselling is being developed.
Visit www.farn-ct.ac.uk
to find out more.
PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
Counselling is not only a very rewarding
COURSES AVAILABLE
career choice, it is life-changing and can
INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING SKILLS
positively enhance your way of living.
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING Through our courses you will hone your communication
SKILLS skills, learn to build trust and help people relax.
These skills are useful in a range of settings if you are
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING considering a career in Counselling. They can also
STUDIES enhance your listening and helping skills for use in
everyday life.
LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN THERAPEUTIC
COUNSELLING STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN ADOLESCENT Your learning will take place in a small classroom
COUNSELLING with a supportive atmosphere, providing you with high
contact time and a superb environment to develop
your professional skills. Lessons are scheduled so you
can usually choose from morning or evening classes,
with many students continuing to work during the day
and study in the evening. We also offer an introductory
course to help you explore whether Counselling is a
subject you would like to take further.
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CHINGA
I STUDIED: LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
IN COUNSELLING SKILLS
I’M NOW: GOING ON TO LEVEL 3
COUNSELLING SKILLS
After my youngest child started school, I
decided that the next phase of my life would be
about moving toward qualifying for work in an
area I felt strongly about. It was important for
me to be of service to others.
Farnborough College is the nearest to where I
live. Fortunately the course is part time, which
allows me to carry on working and support my
family financially, and devote quality time to
my children who are in Junior School whilst
studying.
“
I love that I’m amongst like-
minded people, mature
learners finding a new purpose
and following their passion to
hopefully make a difference in
other people’s lives.
”
A lot of the course content is fascinating. Being
curious about self-awareness is something I
was involved in through personal development
and interest. I’d already been on the journey
of wishing to understand myself more and this
is one of the core elements of the course. We
study and question our own habits individually,
our repeated behaviours and explore why we
do what we do and how knowing this helps in
seeing others compassionately. CONTACT US
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EARLY YEARS
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
A Degree in Early Years is an excellent
COURSES AVAILABLE
foundation for working with children
FDA EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
in many sectors, including health
2 years full-time authorities, local authorities, charities,
Awarded by the University of Surrey state and independent schools, and
nurseries.
BA (HONS) EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (TOP-UP)
1 year full-time
Our Degrees offer you the potential to gain employment,
Awarded by the University of Surrey
promotion within the sector or to progress onto
graduate professions such as Initial Teacher Training
FDA EARLY YEARS: EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
for Early Years Teachers or Primary Education training.
(WORK-BASED)
2 years with part-time attendance
Awarded by the University of Surrey STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
Our Degrees offer two routes to make the most of your
BA (HONS) EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND circumstances; for full-time students we offer class-
PRACTICE (TOP-UP) (WORK-BASED) based study programmes with work placements once
1 year with part-time attendance a week, or if you already work in the relevant setting,
Awarded by the University of Surrey there is the opportunity to study part-time whilst
continuing in your job. Our lecturers have worked in a
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LEAH
I STUDIED: BA HONS EARLY
CHILDHOOD STUDIES
I’M NOW: WORKING AT A
NURSERY WITH PLANS TO
START TEACHER TRAINING
I previously attended college at Farnborough
College of Technology, completing a course
in Level 3 Early Years Education and Care.
The degree was appealing to me as it
was close to home and I already knew the
lecturers through my time spent at college.
These factors supported my confidence and
drive to study at degree level.
The University Centre offers small class
sizes, which in my case enabled amazing and
supportive bonds to be made with my peers
who I can now call my best friends. The
small class sizes also meant the lecturers
could tailor their teaching to the needs of the
students, and I had frequent 1-1 contact with
my tutor especially in my final year where I
was completing my dissertation.
“
I feel that if I was studying
in a larger university the
level of advice and support
would be on a significantly
”
smaller scale.
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PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
These courses will give you experience of working with young children, and helping
them to develop socially, physically and psychologically. You could be based in a nursery,
residential care home, crèche, or another setting where your role will support and
encourage children.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND
WORK-BASED COURSES:
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN CHILDREN’S AND
YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN CHILDREN’S
AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN SUPPORTING
TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN SUPPORTING
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN CHILDREN’S AND
YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE (EARLY YEARS
EDUCATION)
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YOUR ROUTE INTO TEACHING EARLY YEARS
FOUNDATION DEGREE
Find out more about these routes at:
https://getintoteaching.
education.gov.uk
TOP-UP DEGREE
SCHOOLS SCHOOL
EARLY YEARS PGCE WITH
DIRECT CENTRED INITIAL
INITIAL TEACHER QUALIFIED
EARLY YEARS TEACHER
TRAINING TEACHER
AND PRIMARY TRAINING
(FULL-TIME OR STATUS
(GRADUATE ENTRY EARLY YEARS
PART-TIME) (QTS) WITH QTS) (WITH QTS)
*You will need a degree and at least a GCSE C grade (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science to train as an Early Years Teacher.38 EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING
EDUCATION AND
TEACHER TRAINING
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
DEGREE IN EDUCATION AND LEARNING
COURSES AVAILABLE
SUPPORT
FDA LEARNING SUPPORT By studying our Education and Learning Support
2 years with part-time attendance Degree, you will develop skills that will prepare you for
Awarded by the University of Surrey a range of careers working with children and young
people in the private and public sectors. You could work
BA (HONS) EDUCATION (LEARNING SUPPORT) for a local authority, independent schools or colleges,
(TOP-UP) museums and many others.
1 year with part-time attendance
Awarded by the University of Surrey PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
EDUCATION (PGCE)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION
(LIFELONG LEARNING) If you are new to teaching in the Further Education and
2 years with part-time attendance Skills sector or have some prior experience and want to
Awarded by the University of Greenwich develop your teaching skills to become fully qualified,
you can study towards a Lifelong Learning course.
PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN These courses will teach you the knowledge and skills
EDUCATION (LIFELONG LEARNING) needed for effective practice and help you to gain up-to-
2 years with part-time attendance date knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment
Awarded by the University of Greenwich strategies.
Also available via distance learning
STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
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provide support when needed. You could progress to
our postgraduate programme and obtain your teaching
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LEILA
I STUDIED: BA HONS
EDUCATION (LEARNING
SUPPORT)
I’M NOW: TRAINING AS A
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
I began my journey while working in a
primary school as a teaching assistant. I
realised I really wanted to become a primary
school teacher and enrolled on a foundation
degree, which is designed with the teaching
assistant’s professional role in mind. I liked
the idea of having smaller class sizes, which
also meant the lecturers were able to offer
more personalised support to match my
learning needs and requirements.
“
I did not feel as though I was
just another student, I felt
valued and included whenever
”
I was in a lecture.
I also felt that the lecturers wanted to help
beyond lesson times and were so willing
to go the extra mile for the students who
needed that extra bit of support. This
has helped me to achieve my dream of
completing a degree, something I did not
think was achievable for me.
Farnborough has helped me to see that
I can succeed and achieve my dreams of
becoming a primary school teacher. The
modules enabled me to understand what
I was doing in my day to day practice as a
teaching assistant, as I had to apply some of
the theory to my practice. FIND OUT VISIT US
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PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
We offer a range of teacher training and teaching assistant courses, leading to nationally
recognised and approved qualifications.
COLLEGE BASED COURSES
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING &
LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING & APPRENTICESHIPS AND
LEARNING IN SCHOOLS WORK-BASED COURSES:
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN SUPPORTING
TEACHING & LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN SUPPORTING
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
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TECHNOLOGY Make the most out of technology on campus with our:
AT UNIVERSITY Free Wi-Fi in all areas
Laptops and tablets that can be borrowed
CENTRE New PCs and Macs in our library
Digital books and journals
FARNBOROUGH USB and laptop charging points in the library42 ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Studying within our Engineering
COURSES AVAILABLE
department will prepare you for a range
BSC (HONS) ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)
of careers in the Automotive, Aerospace,
(TOP UP) Manufacturing, Electrical and Electronic
1 year full-time industries, and many more.
Awarded by the University of Surrey
(Subject to validation) Our qualifications have a strong vocational focus which
allows you to get hands-on experience in our Aerospace
HNC AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING*
and Automotive Academy, a state-of-the-art facility in
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
which you can learn practical skills such as welding,
HND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING* milling, CAD and CNC. Once you have gained your
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time qualification, you could go straight in to the workplace,
or on to further study with our Top-up degree.
HNC ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)*
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
HND ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)* Our programmes are taught by experienced lecturers
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time who come from a range of engineering disciplines.
HNC ENGINEERING (MANUFACTURING)* You will learn in a modern facility, and will have the
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time opportunity to work on a placement to expand your
skills, help clarify your career goals, and discover how
HND ENGINEERING (MANUFACTURING)* organisations operate. Your lectures will include lab
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time work, use of the machine shop, lectures, seminars and
group work.
HNC ENGINEERING
(ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC)*
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Already have an HND or
HND ENGINEERING Foundation Degree? Top-up to
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TOM
I STUDIED: BENG (HONS)
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
I’M NOW: A 3D ENGINEER
The course here at Farnborough gave me
a good understanding of design practices,
structural design, how products are put
together, project management, and team
building! All of which helps me in my job on
a day-to-day basis – I work with 3D scanners
to reverse engineer parts into Computer
Aided Design (CAD) software.
“
The course really does
prepare you for a job in the
”
working world.
There were good Engineering facilities
available, and while I was studying, I felt that
I had a lot of people to turn to. I have dyslexia
and the staff were helpful in catering to
this. There was always a free computer to
use when I visited the library, which was
well-stocked. It’s a bonus that the campus
is so close to the Royal Aeronautical Society
library, which is really useful for research.
One of the highlights of my degree was
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Our Engineering courses help employees enhance their career prospects by gaining
industry-recognised qualifications. Our facilities provide you with a modern work
environment, where tutors teach practical skills using their industry experience.
COLLEGE BASED COURSES
LEVEL 2 EAL DIPLOMA IN GENERAL ENGINEERING
LEVEL 2 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
APPRENTICESHIPS AND
LEVEL 3 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK-BASED COURSES:
LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING/
ELECTRONIC PATHWAY
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING/
MANUFACTURING PATHWAY
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING/
MECHANICAL PATHWAY
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP: ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN
INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP: SCIENCE &
MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN
ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD: MOTOR
VEHICLE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
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FLORISTRY
PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME
Our Floristry courses are taught at our Floristry Design Studio, a purpose-built facility that
replicates the working environment of professional florists.
Former students have been selected for both national and international WorldSkills competitions, so you will be learning from
an experienced and creative team.
FLORISTRY FOR FUN WORKSHOPS
COLLEGE BASED:
We have a range of one day courses, suitable for both
beginners and those with a range of floristry knowledge,
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN FLORISTRY
which are designed to teach practical skills with a
strong focus on design. Visit www.farn-ct.ac.uk to see
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DEGREES AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Graphic Design is the perfect area
COURSES AVAILABLE
to study if you are looking to further
BA (HONS) GRAPHIC DESIGN
your skills or retrain to go into the
3 years full-time (2 days per week) Commercial Creative industry.
Awarded by the University of Surrey
Our course has been tailored to provide you with
BA (HONS) GRAPHIC DESIGN (TOP-UP) a vocationally relevant qualification in the rapidly
1 year full-time expanding world of digital Graphic Design.
Awarded by the University of Surrey
STUDYING AT FARNBOROUGH
Our team will provide you with the specialist skills
needed to go on to work in such areas as graphic
design, publishing and advertising, web design and
multimedia. Lecturers have worked in the industry and
are ready to share their knowledge and experience with
you, while our suite of Apple Macs, large format printer
and photography studio replicate the professional
workplace.
During the course you will produce an exhibition and
graduate with an individual portfolio, filled with work
encouraged by a self-directed approach to your style,
ready to impress prospective employers.
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I STUDIED: BA (HONS)
GRAPHIC DESIGN
I’M NOW: WORKING AS A
GRAPHIC ARTWORKER
Farnborough opened the door for my potential
future and the prospect of a career within
Graphic Design. I studied Graphics through
college and later carried on to the degree.
My lecturers were more than just teachers,
they helped me through some significant
events during my time and made sure I stayed
on the right path. They helped to sculpt
my skillset to the various routes within the
creative industry, which enabled me to see
that my career was filled with limitless options
and that I had only just begun my adventure.
Currently I’m a Graphic Artworker for a
company that produces promotional clothing
and print work, an ideal position for someone
who likes to make T-shirts! I am confident
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